Best The Wiley Network Podcasts (2025)

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OM Backroads Ep:86: Hovering Over the Heartland — UFO History in Ohio 22:14

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by out friend and former co-host, Mike! Mike shares fascinating insight into Ohio's amazing history of UFO encounters. From the legendary "men in black" to the rumored aline bodies stored at Hangar 18 at Wright Patterson AIr Force base down in Dayto…

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Ep 316: Barry Bremen, the Great Imposter, comes to Ohio 24:52

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Bremen was a Michigan insurance salesman who loved sneaking into professional sports events and pretending to be an athlete, official, and once even as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Twice, he brought his antics to Ohio, posing as a golfer when Toledo hosted the US Open, and again as an NBA All-Star at a game held at the Richfield Coliseum in Summit…

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OM Backroads Ep:85: Lake Erie Rum Runners versus the Coast Guard during Prohibition. Our interview with author RC Durkee 1:21:02

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by author RC Durkee. She has written the acclaimed book, Rum Run, an entertaining dive into the wild tales of Rum Running on Lake Erie. RC talks about how Rum Running got started, the wild chases, stolen liquor, the enormous of money to be made. the…

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Episode Rewind: 140 - Mob Mentality: Mercer County, 1872 37:09

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In 1872, a mob broke into the Mercer County jail and whisked away three men suspected of raping and killing 13-year-old Mary Arabelle Secaur. Two of the suspects were lynched, the third was spared. But a couple of years later, one of the mob's leaders made a deathbed confession that he had killed little Mary and led the hanging of two innocent men.…

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OM Backroads Ep:84. OuterMost Uncle. A fascinating Cold War deep dive into a mysterious disappearance half a world away 43:33

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by photographer Marcy as she discusses her adventure to find out more about the mysterious disappearance of her uncle, Ohio native, William Scales, who was working for the government contractor, RCA, as a missile tracker in 1958. William and a frien…

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UNRESOLVED Ep 24: Mel Wiley 26:45

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In July of 1985, Mel Wiley - the chief of police in Medina County's Hinckley Township - vanished and was never seen again. Forty years later, the leading theory is that he simply walked away from his life after staging a disappearance worthy of a detective novel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 315: Harry "Pete" Pierpont 24:32

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John Dillinger learned the craft of bank robbing from another Indiana man, Harry "Pete" Pierpont - who would go on to kill an Ohio sheriff in order to free Dillinger from a Lima jail, thereby signing his own death warrant.www.ohiomysteries.comfeedback@ohiomysteries.comwww.patreon.com/ohiomysterieswww.twitter.com/mysteriesohiowww.facebook.com/ohiomy…

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OM Backroads Ep:83. The Toledo Speedboat disaster of 1930 and the Ghost Ship of the Ohio River 56:32

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by friend of the show Wendy Koile, author of 4 fantastic books. We discuss the mysterious Toledo Speedboat disaster of 1930. On a hot Saturday morning in June, 1930, eight Toledoans set out on a speedboat to attend an Elks picnic on Pelee Island and…

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Special Announcement from Ohio Mysteries 1:42

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OM Backroads Ep:82. Murder Ridge Ohio 31:28

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore the Ohio serial killer, Cletus Reese, who murdered 3 men on his farm in rural Ohio near the small town of Nellie in Coshocton County. The murders took place in 1954 and the once bucolic family farm took on the dubious name: Murder Ridge. We take a look…

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Ep 314: Louis Sockalexis: The inspiration for the Cleveland "Indians" 20:05

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In 2021, the Cleveland Indians were renamed the Cleveland Guardians. But many urged that the team not forget the man who inspired the nickname. Louis Sockalexis was the first Native American to play in the major leagues, spending a sensational yet tragic three-year career with Cleveland.www.ohiomysteries.comfeedback@ohiomysteries.comwww.patreon.com…

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OM Backroads Ep:81. 3 Ohio Roadside Attractions: Leatherlips Monument, Castalia Blue Hole and Strinkers Grove Amusement Park 17:43

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore 3 Ohio roadside attractions with Backroads flair. When Ohio was still considered the countries frontier, legendary Wyandot leader "Leatherlips" helped broker peace deals with the European settlers. This didnt sit well with his fellow tribesman and woul…

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OM Backroads Ep:80. The Mysterious disappearance of Mary Grimes Wallace of Xenia, Ohio 14:05

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we have a very strange mystery with a surprising twist. On the cold dark morning of January 10, 1954, in a lonely rail yard a railroad work would observe a mysterious figure of a man, slipping away into the darkness of night, slinking away from the tracks. Almost…

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Ep 313: The saboteurs: Operation Pastorius 25:17

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In 1942, Hitler ordered German saboteurs be sent to America with resources to blow up industrial infrastructure and hinder the United States in supplying its forces and allies in World War II. Eight men were dropped off on the east coast by submarines, with the intention of meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 4 to begin their campaign. www.ohiomyst…

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OM Backroads Episode 41 (Rebroadcast): The devestating Lorain/Sandusky Tornado of 1924 27:01

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Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries, Backroads! Today we take a look back at the Lorain/Sandusky tornado of 1924. On January 28, 1924, a wickedly devastating tornado struck the lake front cities of Sandusky and Lorain, Ohio. 88 people would ultimately lose their lives by this powerful storm. The storm would forever alter the city and chang…

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Ep 312: Roy Rogers: The King of Cowboys 25:26

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Leonard Franklin Slye was born to humble beginnings in Cincinnati in 1911. Nothing suggested the person he would become - a music, film, TV and radio star who took the world by storm as Roy Rogers.www.ohiomysteries.comfeedback@ohiomysteries.comwww.patreon.com/ohiomysterieswww.twitter.com/mysteriesohio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

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OM Backroads Ep:79. The Cedar Point Museum: Our conversation with David Kaman, Candy Frankowski and Ken Miller about the Cedar Point Museum 53:01

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In this episode Dan speaks with David Kaman, the Executive Director of the downtown Sandusky, Ohio Cedar Point Historical Museum, Candy Frankowski, the Curator of the Museum and historian and author, Ken Miller, about the Cedar Point Museum which recently opened in downtown Sandusky. While not directly affiliated with Cedar Point or Six Flags, the …

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Episode Rewind-The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire 31:48

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In 1977, a fire at the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate, Ky. killed 165 people. More than half were from Ohio. In the past decade, two new books on the subject argue that the cause wasn't an accident, but arson set by the Cleveland mafia against a business owner who wouldn't sell to them. ⁠www.ohiomysteries.com⁠ ⁠[email protected]⁠ ⁠…

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OM Backroads Ep:78. Our interview with Don Hilton, the author of "Murders, Mystery and History of Lorain County, 1824-1956" 1:00:45

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In this episode Dan and Doug interview Don Hilton who is the author of 12 books (and counting) detailing crime, history and mystery in Lorain County, Ohio and also Crawford County, PA. As well, Don has written fascinating works of fiction too. Tune in and listen to his fascinating research, stories and tales he has learned along the way. Don's webs…

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Ep 311: Two Mabels; one body 20:51

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In 2003, a badly decomposed body was discovered near a West Carrollton dam of the Great Miami River, in Montgomery County. When word got out that it was an elderly black woman, there were two Dayton-area families who anxiously awaited for the coroner to make an announcement. Was it Maebell Dawson, or Mabel Moore - both older black women who had van…

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OM Backroads Ep:77 The mysterious disappearance of pilot Jim Hysong Jr., the phantom car of Route 56 and Medal of Honor winner Lewis Shephard. 34:39

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In this episode Dan and Doug discuss the mysterious case of Jim Hysong Jr. He piloted a plane, taking off from Toledo, OH and was never seen from again. Despite rumors of a crash into Lake Michigan, other stories began to appear of the plane being spotted years later. Nobody really knows what happened and the mystery continues to this day. We also …

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Ep 310: The Lazarus Lizard, Kent's Black Squirrels, and the feral swine 20:27

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People visiting Cincinnati are usually stunned to find the city has a thriving lizard population - thanks to a little boy who released some reptiles smuggled from Italy. And new students to Kent State University are often thrilled to see a black squirrel for the first time, a species introduced to the campus in the 1950s. But not all newish residen…

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OM Backroads Ep:76 Author Neil Sater discusses the Gnadenhutten Massacre 28:23

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In this episode we are joined by author Neil Sater, an author of historical fiction. His most recent book is a mystery involving the Gnaddenhutten Massacre: the killing of 96 pacifist Moravian pacifist Native Americans (primarily Lenape and Mohican) by US Militiamen on March 8, 1782, at the Moravian missionary village during the Revolutionary War. …

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Staying Ahead in the Age of AI-Powered Threats- Michael Townsend, National SLED Solutions Architect, Barracuda 35:35

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AI-driven attacks don’t take breaks—and neither should your cybersecurity strategy. In this episode, Rick from DALY is joined once again by Michael Townsend, National SLED Solutions Architect at Barracuda, to dive into the five foundational pillars every organization needs to protect its network. From proactive detection to rapid response and scala…

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Rewind UNRESOLVED Ep. 11. Part 1&2: Tommy Sumerix and Ruth Guthrie 43:55

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Unresolved Ep. 23 - Carol Zastudil 24:41

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Ep 309 - The Handcart Pioneer tragedyI 26:55

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n 1856, nearly 1000 Mormons recently immigrated from Europe set out for Salt Lake City to join the growing congregation there. Ohionative Levi Savage warned them it was too late in the year to travel through the snow-covered mountain passage - especially since the pioneers were walking the distance, pulling handcarts behind them. When church elders…

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OM Backroads Ep:75. The Mysterious, Magnificent, Marvelous, Memorable Moonville Tunnel! 44:39

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In this episode we explore the history and legends of the Moonville Tunnel in Vinton County, Ohio. We learn about the history of the town, how the tunnel was built, and the many notorious legends that surround this iconic tunnel. Today many people check this place out for themselves. It's a fantastic place to visit and an easy hike. If you are more…

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Unresolved Ep. 22: Taylor Robinson 23:08

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On May 3, 2013, 19-year-old Taylor Robinson disappeared from an Akron home while working an overnight shift as a home health aide. Four months later, her remains were discovered by hikers in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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Special Announcement and Rewind Unresolved Episode 4 Leslie Anne Barker 26:44

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An Ohio Mysteries/Akron Beacon Journal crossover In 1978, Akron school teacher Leslie Ann Barker attended a matchmaking event at the popular Reds discotheque in Akron, Ohio. But three hours after leaving the bar, she was found in her burning car, a few blocks from home. Ohio Mysteries: http://www.ohiomysteries.com Akron Beacon Journal: http://www.b…

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OM Backroads Ep:74. The Ageless Satchel Paige 17:53

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. Step into the windup and journey through the incredible life of Satchel Paige, a towering figure in baseball history whose story goes far beyond the mound. From the dusty diamonds of the Negro Leagues to the bright lights of Major League Baseball, Paige's blazing fastball and razor-s…

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Ep 308 - The death of Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman 23:10

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The rule that bans spitballs and requires major league umpires to throw out dirty balls was paid for in blood. In 1920, Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman was beaned in the head by a dirty ball. To this day, he remains the only major league player to ever die as a direct result of gameplay. www.ohiomysteries.com [email protected] www.patreon.…

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OM Backroads Ep:73. The Wild Saga of Big, Bad, Bold Blinky Morgan 55:38

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore the wild life and times of one of Ohio's most notorious outlaws, Charles "Blinky" Morgan. While a lot of Blinky's life would be shrouded in mystery, it was very clear that he was very good at fighting, stealing and lying! Learn all about his life of cr…

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Ep 307 - Zanesville's missing: Barbara Frame and Helen Robinson 21:23

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In the early 1980s, two women vanished from their homes in the Muskingum County seat of Zanesville. Barbara Frame was a mother of three and recently divorced from an abusive husband who vanished after leaving her house to run errands in 1984. Helen Robinson, a CB enthusiast, disappeared with no explanation, her car found at a Columbus airport two y…

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OM Backroads Ep:72. Death Aboard the SeeAndBee: The disappearance of Norene Mozee 41:27

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by friend of the show Wendy Koile, author of 4 fantastic books. We discuss the mysterious 1940 death of Noreen Mozee. Mrs. Mozee would embark on the luxury liner, SeeAndBee in Cleveland, Ohio on an overnight journey to Buffalo, NY. However something…

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Ep 306 - The inspiration for Rocky 21:29

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In 1975, boxing great Muhammad Ali faced off against an underdog - Chuck Wepner - in a match held at Summit County's Richfield Coliseum. Wepner held up for almost 15 full rounds, and even scored a rare knockout against the reigning world champ. Wepner's performance in Ohio inspired an out-of-work actor named Sylvester Stallone to sit down over the …

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OM Backroads Ep: 32. REBROADCAST: Ohio's Famous Animals 23:19

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. This week’s episode brings us the incredible stories of four famous animals with strong Ohio ties. All four of these beloved animals were nationally recognized for their achievements, accomplishments and heroics. Join us we discuss the extraordinary lives of Colo, Balto, Bing, and S…

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Ep 307: The Lusitania 30:38

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In 1915, a German submarine torpedoed the passenger liner RMS Lusitania, killing nearly 1,200 people, including many Ohioans. We tell the story of the tragedy through the lives of people like Charles Frohman, a Sandusky native who coined the term "stars" for describing beloved actors, and Theodate Pope, a Cleveland woman who became one of the first…

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OM Backroads Ep:71. Don't get too close to the edge: The mysterious death of Eva Volpe 34:13

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by our friends Wendy Koile, author of 4 fantastic books, and Sherry Spenzer, an author and historian with the Avon Lake Historical Society. We discuss the mysterious 1932 death of Eva Volpe. The 21 year old Miss Volpe was a governess of an area fami…

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Ep 306 - John Gray: The last soldier 21:55

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The entire army of the American Revolution died before John Gray. When Gray passed in March of 1868, he was the last soldier standing. In this episode, we learn a little about the life and times of this Noble County veteran with a unique distinction. www.ohiomysteries.com [email protected] www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/myst…

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OM Backroads Ep:70. The story of the world's first commercial aviation flight! 20:14

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk about the world's very first commercial aviation flight from Dayton to Columbus, Ohio on November 7, 1910. The Wright Brothers found themselves involved in a number of lawsuits and the resulting negative publicity didnt help their attempts to sell their a…

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Episode Rewind-Donner Party 1:25:02

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OM Backroads Ep:69. Pass me the ball! The incredible story of the Waterloo Warriors! 26:04

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk about the miraculous high school basketball team, the Waterloo Warriors! Despite practicing on outdoor dirt courts and practicing with a ball made of rags wrapped with tape, this amazing team won back to back state titles. With only 26 boys in the entire …

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Ep 305 - Roscoe's Rebellion 21:03

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In 1941, the US government fined a Dayton-area farmer for planting more wheat than was allowed per a new law hoping to stabilize a market that had wild fluctuations due to the war. Roscoe Filburn refused to pay the fine and filed a lawsuit instead, saying his wheat had nothing to do with the econmy - he grew it for his family and his livestock. The…

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OM Backroads Ep:68. The Story of the Notorious Simon Girty 59:50

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the notorious Simon Girty. He was a frontiersman who lived a fascinating long life that took him through many travels and travails. Some call him a traitor, some called him a patriot. Jon us and listen to this fascinating story of one of the pione…

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Ep 304 - Butler County: Teddy Franks, Eugene Sauer, Beverly Krause 27:08

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Ep 304 - Butler County: Teddy Franks, Eugene Sauer, Beverly Krause Three cold cases from Butler County. Teddy Franks leapt from a moving car to escape an unknown foe, and was never seen again. Eugene Sauer's bullet-ridden body was found next to his car along a state route. And a Jane Doe was given to the wrong family to bury until a detective in th…

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OM Backroads Ep:67. The Infamous "Prison Ship", the Success 19:17

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the infamous ship, the Success. The Success would sail the world 'round being advertised as a prison ship museum with all the cruel torture devices that could be expected to be found within. Only the story wasnt true. The Success sailed for over 1…

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Rewind: Ghosts of Belmont County 20:49

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Ghosts of two 19th century girls haunt the streets in western Belmont Count. We explore the legend of Lady Bend Hill, a tale of two lovers that ended in tragedy. And the murder of Louiza Fox, a 13-year-old courted by a coal miner who killed her when she rejected his marriage proposal. www.ohiomysteries.com [email protected] www.patreon.com…

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OM Backroads Ep:66. Shootout in Little Italy! 41:22

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the shootout in Little Italy. On May 17, 1926. The sleepy Southern Ohio town of Wellsville, Ohio would be rocked by the shooting of Patrolman Jim Kenney in the midst of a police scandal involving the tight lipped Italian American neighborhood. Bri…

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Ep 303 - Mary Draper Ingles: A story of endurance 27:25

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Ep 303 - Mary Draper Ingles: A story of endurance Mary Draper Ingles and her two children were kidnapped by Shawnee warriors in a raid on their Virginia home. They were marched to a Shawnee town in Ohio, where her children were given to Shawnee families passing through. Eventually, Mary managed to escape. This is the story of her 42-day, 600-mile r…