The Sweet, but Deadly Disaster
Reporter-Producer a story that covered the story about how a tank exploded in Boston’s North End on January 15, 1919, releasing a tsunami wave of molasses that plowed down the city’s streets at 35 miles per hour. It destroyed businesses and homes. Lives were lost. And in the wake of this sticky disaster, people were suspicious… What caused the tank to blow? Who was to blame? There were rumors of foul play.
- Senior Producer / Project Manager