Mini Tale: Yellowstone's Zone of Death

Is there an area of Yellowstone National Park where you can get away with murder? We’re covering the infamous, and slightly terrifying, Zone of Death in Yellowstone National Park. Though it would be cute to see a jury of woodland creatures, don’t explore this area with your enemies. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other listening platforms. For pictures and more information, please follow us on Instagram @thespectralpod. If you want to send us a story or recommendation, email us: [email protected]. Please rate and review on your favorite listening platform. The ghosts and I will be eternally grateful. We hope you keep listening! Resources: “After high-profile disappearances, lawmaker wants federal fix to Yellowstone’s ‘zone of death’ legal loophole.” CBS News, 04 Feb. 2022, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/yellowstone-national-park-legal-loophole-zone-of-death-federal-fix/. Corbin, Clark. “Idaho legislator asks U.S. Congress to close Yellowstone’s ‘zone of death’ loophole.” Idaho Capital Sun, 03 Feb. 2022, https://idahocapitalsun.com/2022/02/03/idaho-legislator-asks-u-s-congress-to-close-yellowstones-zone-of-death-loophole/. Matthews, Dylan. “Yellowstone has a 50 square mile ‘Zone of Death’ where you can get away with murder.” Vox, 29 Oct. 2016, https://www.vox.com/2014/5/22/5738756/you-can-kill-someone-in-a-section-of-yellowstone-and-get-away-scot. Wagner, Bayliss. “Fact check: Claims of a conviction-free ‘zone of death’ in Yellowstone National Park need context.” USA Today, 31 Mar. 2021, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/03/31/fact-check-yellowstones-death-zone-may-not-free-conviction/6956880002/.