West Palm Beach, Florida – September 4, 1933. The aftermath of a tropical hurricane that ravaged a 75-mile stretch of the Florida East Coast has left a trail of destruction, but it’s not just the wind and rain that have left residents shaken. The storm exposed a dark underbelly of the once-peaceful community, revealing secrets and lies that had been hidden beneath the surface.
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- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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