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May 2023
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18: Disney Deaths: Tragedy in the Happie...

Heart Starts Pounding
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You may have heard that “no one dies at disney” but is that really true? Let’s look into the deaths of Mark Maples, a 15 year old who died on the Matterhorn, Dollie Regina Young who died on the same ride, and Deborah Gail Stone, who was crushed on the America Sings Ride.    Subscribe on Patreon for more long form content, including exclusive episodes, and ... Show More
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