Crimes, Ghost Towns, & the Transcontinental Railroad. Twisted Tales on Profiling Evil

Learn about the painstaking labor of Chinese workers, whose contributions were vital but often overlooked. Witness the fierce competition between the Central Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad as they raced toward Promontory Point, the site of the Golden Spike, marking the completion of this historic project.
But not all tales from this railroad are of triumph. We’ll uncover chilling stories of murders, robberies, and other crimes that plagued the temporary ghost towns which sprang up alongside the rails. This video is a deep dive into the history, the human cost, and the lasting legacy of the Transcontinental Railroad. Don’t miss this fascinating exploration of one of America’s most iconic achievements! #TranscontinentalRailroad #GhostTowns #UtahDesert #GoldenSpike #RailroadHistory #ChineseLaborers #PromontoryPoint #WildWestCrimes #CentralPacificRailroad #UnionPacificRailroad #AmericanHistory #GhostTownExploration #HistoryUncovered
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[@debbiew.7716]

Fantastic! Such a wonderful part of our history! It really did change the world at that time! I love these stories!

[@forrestnelson5069]

Always learn something new on Twisted Tales! Thank you!

[@annaraeellison3417]

This was really fascinating! I have family who are railroad buffs, I will definitely show this to them. Thank you so much for this new format on your channel. I appreciate learning parts of History I didn't know before and learning about crimes and phenomena from years ago. Thanks for all your hard work Mike! You're a good guy! 👍

[@jswope1475]

I realize you had a fulfilling career in law enforcement. I wish you had taught Utah history when I was a kid.

[@neil2550]

Pretty cool

[@dannymitchell7617]

Interesting!

[@clsmithent]

Awesome trip 😮 My daughter lives in Lehi. We'll have to make a plan to make this trip ❤

[@Flyingferk9]

This was fascinating thankyou

[@lynnatwmahalfsteading6139]

Learned alot from this post. Enjoyed seeing what brute work was and how people did it everyday.😊

[@hxfx6771]

It’s sad to see the buildings are all gone.

[@cc-hk5ih]

Facinating!

[@nftyrocket]

Great information thank you ❤

[@ProfilingEvil]

You are very welcome!

[@christosea-dar-3325]

LUV THESE STORIES.

[@christosea-dar-3325]

Yet, do not! FORGET. ~ This land is MY!!! LAND FROM BONAVISTA TO THE VANCOUVER ISL LLLL LANDS !!!. (- OH MY. goldie calmmma. dowwwna. Slip-slide.

[@LisaC-y4x]

You are a great story teller Mike. Very interesting

[@ProfilingEvil]

You're so very kind!

[@lorriephillips653]

Another great twisted tale from history! Thank you for sharing Mike, keep up the great work.

[@ProfilingEvil]

Thanks so much!

[@NancyDrew1]

Mike. Thanks for bringing this history to us. I learned so much today! Big appreciation to the Chinese. I believe they also came here to Bellingham Wa to build roads. And I love old cemetery’s too!

[@ProfilingEvil]

You’re welcome! The Chinese were the backbone of much of the Transcontinental Railroad.

[@annalapoint7156]

So enjoy these! Thank you Mike! Hope you and family doing well! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@ProfilingEvil]

Thanks, I’m trying to keep the momentum going, I’m really enjoying this niche but they don't seem to strike a cord out there with many people. Please share.

[@Stillrollinguphill]

Perfect ending to my day, Mike. Thank you for the fascinating stories, 🎉 I love rail road facts and stories. Most beautiful sound at night is the whistle and cadence of a moving train.

[@ProfilingEvil]

I agree, the sound is so evocative.

[@juliejensen6588]

Thank you, that was fun.

[@ProfilingEvil]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@emilywilson6692]

I grew up in Promontory Utah.

[@stacydavis1997]

I love these stories! Have you heard of Heinzville in the Circle Cliffs? It’s a ghost town that existed during the uranium boom in the 50s. It had a post office and a landing strip. Not much is left of it now. Cool place.

[@ProfilingEvil]

Have not. Send me info: [e-mail]

[@brandifultz3696]

So loving Twisted Tales. Thank you Mike for this historic information!

[@ProfilingEvil]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@connieanderson2464]

This is so interesting! Thank you for your research. I live in Snowville and have been to a lot of these places.

[@ProfilingEvil]

It's an amazing area! I hope you'll check out some of the other episodes, too.

[@Flyingferk9]

Hi Mike 😊

[@sallylangendorf8601]

Awesome video! ❤. I love the history you share. It fits with my finishing the Hell on Wheels TV series. ❤

[@tracivonkaenel3684]

Thank you Mike. I loved this one. Very interesting.

[@ElleKay-ej6sc]

I learned a lot! Thanks!

[@redrock5939]

This series is definitely one of your best. Thank you for the never-ending variety and copious knowledge you bring to social media.

[@ProfilingEvil]

Thank you, I'm enjoying this niche as well but most people seem to be more interested in the current cases.

[@captraykelly]

Interesting Mike. I enjoyed this video.

[@christapenman4240]

Great video!! A lot of hard work!