Ep 3. Possessed By Murder and More

In Season 24 Episode 3 of the popular show Mysteries at the Museum, viewers are taken on a journey to uncover some of the strangest and most thrilling artifacts from history. Titled "Possessed by Murder and More," this episode airs on April 15, 2021, and is sure to delight fans of the series.

The episode starts with a story about an artifact that relates to one of the most famous murder cases in American history. In 1892, Lizzie Borden was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe. The main piece of evidence against her was the hatchet found in her basement, which was alleged to be the murder weapon. However, the hatchet was lost for over a century and many people believed it was destroyed. That is until it shows up at the museum in Fall River, Massachusetts. The host of the show is amazed at the well-preserved hatchet, and several experts weigh in on whether or not it could have been used in the murders.

The next segment takes us to the mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, where an unusual sculpture is guarded by a team of firebreathing dragons. The statue, which is called the Haines Shoe House, was built by a wealthy shoe salesman in the shape of one of his products. While the story behind the shoe house is interesting in itself, the host of the show is more fascinated by the numerous antiques and oddities inside the house. She finds a rare Victorian-era toy that is still in pristine condition, as well as an old tobacco grinder that was once used for medicinal purposes.

In the third segment, we're taken to the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. There, we learn about the story of Melanie Taylor Kent, a prolific artist who has been painting for over 40 years. One of her most famous works is a painting of the USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier that is now a museum. Kent painted the ship from memory, having served as a WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) during the war. The painting is now on display at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, and the host of the show is given a remarkable tour of the ship.

The fourth segment of the show focuses on a mysterious object that has been found in the basement of a museum in Anchorage, Alaska. The object is a snowshoe that is said to have belonged to a "wild man" who was living in the woods near the Alaska-Canada border in the early 20th century. The wild man was known for his incredible ability to survive in the harsh conditions of the Alaskan wilderness, and many people believed he had supernatural powers. The host of the show is intrigued by the snowshoe and the wild man's story, and she talks to several experts to get to the bottom of the mystery.

The final segment of the show takes us to the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. There, we are introduced to a woman named Mary Haight who collects antique dental tools and equipment. While many people might find this macabre, Haight believes that her collection is a valuable historical record of how dentistry has evolved over the centuries. The host of the show learns about some of the most interesting items in Haight's collection, including a 19th-century dental chair that was powered by foot pedals, and an old-fashioned tooth key that was used to extract teeth before the invention of the modern dental drill.

Overall, Mysteries at the Museum Season 24 Episode 3 provides an entertaining and educational look at some of the most intriguing artifacts in American history. From a murderer's hatchet to an artist's painting, each segment of the show is sure to captivate viewers and leave them wanting to learn more.