When The Levee Broke (James Scott)

The Man Who Sabotaged a River? The 1993 Flood Mystery Did one man trigger a massive natural disaster just to get away from his wife for the weekend? In the summer of 1993, the American Midwest was battling historic floods. When the West Quincy Levee mysteriously collapsed, wiping out 14,000 acres and leaving total devastation in its wake, the blame fell on a 23-year-old local named James Scott. Authorities claimed he intentionally sabotaged the levee to trap his wife on the opposite side of the river so he could party. Scott received a life sentence, but maintains his innocence to this day, with many experts arguing he is just a scapegoat for a failing infrastructure system. Watch to uncover the bizarre details of the only man in history ever convicted of causing a natural disaster of this magnitude. Tell us what you think in the comments below: was James Scott a mastermind saboteur or just in the wrong place at the wrong time? Make sure to like, follow, and share this video for more incredible deep dives into strange history and true crime. #TrueCrime #WeirdHistory #Mystery #GreatFlood #JamesScott #TrueCrimeCommunity #HistoryFacts #Storytime #UnsolvedMysteries #HistoricalEvents #Documentary #BizarreHistory