212. Tall Tales #32 Butterfly People of Missouri

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212. Tall Tales #32 Butterfly People of Missouri

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Apr 7, 2022

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In 2011, the city of Joplin Missouri was rattled by a devastating tornado. But once the winds were gone, reports of the butterfly people all witnessed by children began emerging. It is a strange saga of hope in a hopeless time, and Andy Matzke joins the Campfire today to relish in the mystery.

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Apr 7, 2022

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