This episode (S8:E2) we journey into the heart of Nevada, Missouri, where the hum of the mighty Cockerhill Smelters once echoed. Discover the tragic tale of Frederick Lon Dorsa, a young smelter worker whose life was cut short by a rogue bolt of lightning. His death left his wife, Neva, a widow, and sparked a story that has woven itself into local folklore. Follow Neva’s quest to immortalize her husband with a grand tomb, a monument of love that became a spectacle for the wider public. This podcast delves into the human story behind the industrial progress, a tale of love, loss, and a widow’s undying devotion. Join us as we uncover the mystery of the “strangest tomb in America, if not in the world."
