February 11, 1997: Mysterious Infections - Joyce Murphy

Joyce Murphy, president of Beyond Boundaries, reports on a mysterious outbreak affecting 46 people in Jasper, Arkansas, where elementary school children began collapsing near their gymnasium with symptoms resembling radiation poisoning. Murphy describes receiving information from an anonymous local physician who expressed fear that his phone was monitored and worried about repercussions for speaking publicly. The incident allegedly involved coaches and paramedics who were also affected, with symptoms spreading to anyone who approached the contaminated area. Art explores reports of government suppression, noting that the CDC from Atlanta had sealed off the area and restricted media coverage. The conversation reveals Murphy's background conducting UFO expeditions worldwide, taking small groups to investigate current phenomena at the grassroots level. The discussion highlights the challenges of investigating mysterious incidents when official channels remain closed and local authorities face pressure to maintain silence. This episode exemplifies the kind of breaking news stories that traditional media might ignore but capture the attention of the late-night radio audience.