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The Story of Gloria Ramirez
🕑 Added 2023-07-11 10:15:00 +0000 UTCI mention in the video that few other explanations for what happened hold up to scrutiny… but there certainly are some interesting theories. People have claimed that it was actually a gas leak that was covered up by the hospital, a deliberate poisoning, or the result of an alien abduction.
The next most plausible theory relates to methylamine – a controlled substance that can be used in the production of the illegal drug crystal meth. Methylamine is available in hospitals, as it is used in some cleaning solutions.
The theory runs that hospital staff were smuggling methylamine out of the hospital to sell to drug dealers, using IV bags to transport the substance. One of these was accidentally used on Gloria Ramirez, and the methylamine reacted with the oxygen, creating a toxic substance that caused the symptoms seen in staff.
Although it’s possible, there's not much evidence that supports this theory. What do you think?
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Fascinating Horror
Thank you!
Sibyle
You did a really wonderful job honoring Gloria and her memory. That was truly a series of very unfortunate events. Lemony Snickets, poor lady.
Fascinating Horror
It's a very unusual series of events, that's for sure. I wonder if there have been other incidents of home remedies complicating medical procedures. Will have to do some more digging!
I work at a pharmacy. It was really interesting listening to this, especially since I see a lot of people coming through to get unconventional home remedy items. One regular of mine asks for cola syrup every time he comes through. Thank you for humanizing Gloria and not falling into the trap that a lot of other creators do - sensationalizing her and making her story seem like an eerie mystery/spectacle instead of just... a series of unfortunate events.
