What You Didn't Know about the Rainbow Man hostage crisis

Published: Sept. 28, 2018, 7 a.m.

Strap in everyone -- this episode is probably the most dadly episode of all time. This is the most bizarre situation we've covered, and the most well known for sports fans. On Sept. 22, 1991, the LAPD Swat Team was called to the Hyatt Hotel near LAX, a man had barricaded himself into a seventh floor room, holding a hotel maid hostage. My dad was sent to the scene, here’s how he stepped out of the box and got the big story. This is what you never knew about the Rainbow Man hostage crisis. Tweet us @tessstevens @newsmatt57 to join the conversation about this episode. #WYDKPodcast New Episodes Every Friday!