Best DarKat Network Podcasts (2025)

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OM Backroads Ep:64. How the Portsmouth, Ohio Spartans football team became the NFL's Detroit Lions 18:49

36m ago18:49

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In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating and often overlooked history of how the Portsmouth Spartans, a small-town football team from Portsmouth, Ohio, became the iconic Detroit Lions. From their humble beginnings in the early days of professional football to their move north and eventual transformation into an NFL powerhouse, we explore …

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Ep 301 - Dr. No 25:30

20m ago25:30

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From the mid 1980s into 1990, sex workers from truck stops throughout the state were being strangled or beaten to death, their bodies disposed of without clothing or shoes. Eventually, someone would recognize a pattern, and a task force concluded it likely that the women were the victim of one may - a truck driving serial killer who many have come …

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OM Backroads Ep:63. The Cholera Cemetery of Sandusky Ohio 25:54

30m ago25:54

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode author Wendy Koile joins Doug and Dan as they discuss the Cholera Cemetery of Sandusky, Ohio. In 1849, a brutal and vicious cholera epidemic swept through the nation and the growing town of Sandusky was greatly impacted. Over half the town fled in terror and the …

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Ep 300 - The Ohio origins of Play-Doh, Etch-a-Sketch and Uno 22:37

1h ago22:37

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Ep 300 - The Ohio origins of Play-Doh, Etch-a-Sketch and Uno Three of the most popular childhood activities in the world were born in Ohio. Join us for the story of how repurposing some putty saved a Cincinnati wallpaper cleaning company from bankruptcy, how a dentist in Bryan turned a French curiosity into every Baby Boomer's Christmas wish, and h…

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OM Backroads Ep:62. Author Wendy Koile shares stories of the Money House and Simon Girty 35:41

7d ago35:41

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode author Wendy Koile shares stories from her book: Legends and Lost Treasure of Northern Ohio. We learn about The Money House, whose destruction provided an entire neighborhood with cold, hard cash. Simon Girty is up next and we find out more about his lost treasur…

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Ep 299 - Robert Segee and the Hartford circus fire 35:17

1d ago35:17

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In 1944, a fire at the Ringling Brothers circus in Hartford, Connecticut became one of the worst tragedies in American history, killing at least 168 people and injuring 700 more. Investigators blamed a carelessly thrown cigarette for igniting the flame that took down the big top. But six years later, all eyes turned to Ohio when a Circleville man c…

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Unresolved Ep 21: Robert Mirman 25:51

13d ago25:51

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For half a century, the Mirmans served an East Akron neighborhood as its local grocer, and everyone knew Robert Mirman, the third generation of the family to run the store. The Mirmans knew robberies were part of the business, and survived several of them. But in 1981, someone entered the store and stabbed Robert numerous times, killing him in a vi…

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Ep 298 - Leslie Cross: And then there was one 14:39

9d ago14:39

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In the fall of 1984, the east side of Cleveland and its eastern suburbs were rocked by four chillingly-similar murders - all 14-year-old girls, strangled to death while going about their daily routine. But this was not the work of a serial killer. In time, police would catch and convict three killers in three cases, leaving one still-open homicide.…

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OM Backroads Ep:61. The Historic Haunted Buxton Inn 12:08

13d ago12:08

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In tonight's we discuss the historic, haunted Buxton Inn in Granville, OH. Step back in time for a captivating podcast exploring the rich history, legendary hauntings, and hidden stories of one of Ohio's most beloved landmarks — The Buxton Inn. Nestled in the charming town of Granvi…

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Episode Rewind Youngstown gives rise to the Warner Bros. 36:10

16d ago36:10

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At the dawn of the 20th century, the nine Warner siblings were growing up in one of the most thriving-yet-dangerous neighborhoods in the Midwest industrial belt. Four of the brothers tried to break out of poverty through a variety of entrepreneurial businesses before they hit their stride as filmmakers. They would eventually move to Hollywood to es…

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OM Backroads Ep:60. Ohio Inventor: Powel Crosley Jr. 43:55

22d ago43:55

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In tonight's we discussed famed Ohio inventor, Powel Crosley Jr. Once dubbed "The Henry Ford of Radio." Powel Crowley Jr. was a man with a thousand dreams and was often successful bringing these dreams to light. He championed many causes, and many of his innovations are still being …

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Ep 297 - Medal of Honor: Mary Walker 32:59

23d ago32:59

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Mary Edwards Walker, the daughter of a New York farmer who became a doctor during the Civil War, is the only woman to have received a Medal of Honor. Her story includes many ties to Ohio, including her first attempt to begin a medical practice in Columbus, and how Col. Daniel McCook of Ohio's famous "Fighting McCooks" became the first officer willi…

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OM Backroads Ep:59. Part 2 Ohio's Contributions the Manhattan Project and the Cold War 23:44

1M ago23:44

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In tonight's episode we dive into Ohio's contributions to the Manhattan Project and the Cold War. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. In the heart of World War II, a handful of scientists and engineers from Ohio played a pivotal role in one of the most secretive and transformative p…

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OM Backroads Ep:58. Part 1. Ohio's Contributions the Manhattan Project and the Cold War 35:09

1M ago35:09

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In tonight's episode we dive into Ohio's contributions to the Manhattan Project and the Cold War. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. In the heart of World War II, a handful of scientists and engineers from Ohio played a pivotal role in one of the most secretive and transformative p…

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Ep 296 - Literary mysteries: William Zeigler and Hart Crane 24:14

30d ago24:14

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A double feature involving famous poets. First — In the late 1800s, Fremont native William Zeigler offered a theory that took England by storm, suggesting that the work of William Shakespeare was secretly the product of a contemporary, Christopher Marlowe. Second - The story of Garrettsville native Hart Crane, a beloved poet who became one of the l…

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OM Backroads Ep:57. The Rowenites and the end of the world 8:52

1M ago8:52

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In tonight's episode, we discuss the religious movement called the "Rowenites". They believed the world was coming to an end on February 7th, 1925. They gathered on rooftops and hills in Garfield Heights, Ohio. Find out what happens next! Check out our Facebook page!: https://www.fa…

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Ep 295 - Podcaster Greg Hansberry shares the Alrosa Villa Nightclub shooting. 25:53

2M ago25:53

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Meet Greg Hansberry, host of the new "The Empty Coffin" podcast, as we talk to him about his career as a Columbus radio personality and his love of the paranormal. Hansberry also discusses with us his most recent episode. On Dec 8, 2004, a rock fan stormed the stage at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus and shot to death the band's beloved guit…

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OM Backroads Ep:56. The Unsolved Murders at Berlin Lake Rebroadcast 51:21

2M ago51:21

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Please Note, this is a rebroadcast of a previous episode. Our regular schedule returns next week. 1994 would prove to be an awful year for the community of people surrounding Berlin Lake, Ohio. In the span of a year, the bodies of 4 people would be discovered in the woods off of Berlin Lake on a lonely, isolated Fewtown Road. The murders remain uns…

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Ep 294 - The confounding murder of David Hadaway 17:39

2M ago17:39

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In 1986, Columbus police responded to a horribly mutilated body being found in a dumpster near the Ohio State University campus. It turned out to be David Hadaway, a local 19-year-old All-American boy next door with no history of trouble. To this day, police have not been able to find out a motive, a crime scene, or even a suspect. www.ohiomysterie…

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OM Backroads Ep:55 Flip Side. The Story of Billy Milligan 31:06

2M ago31:06

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In Flip Side. The Story of Billy Milligan, we dive deep into the incredible and unsettling story of Billy Milligan — a man whose life became a landmark case in the study of dissociative identity disorder (formerly known as multiple personality disorder). Born in 1955, Milligan's cas…

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Unresolved Ep 20: Fred Hale 38:11

2M ago38:11

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Summit County Sheriff's deputy Fred Hale became a millionaire after the death of his parents. His dad had made a small fortune as the inventor of the balloon tire. Hale was a minor local celebrity as the "millionaire deputy," and became well known to businessmen with whom he invested, many ladies he had relationships with (including two ex-wives), …

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OM Backroads Ep:54 Spiritualism in Ohio: The Koons Family Spirit Room 26:36

2M ago26:36

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Join us tonight for a dive into early spiritualism in Ohio as we discuss the Koon's family spirit room. Family patriarch Jonathan Koons built a cabin on their rural land in Athens County, Ohio and dubbed it their "spirit room". Visitors came from all over the nation to have an other…

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Ep 293 - Explosion at the Ravenna Arsenal 20:55

2M ago20:55

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In 1943, the 33-square-mile Ravenna Arsenal experienced an explosion of cluster bombs that killed 11 workers. This is the story of how that arsenal came to be, the top secret work of the employees who risked their lives to do it, and the stunning accident that marred its history. www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohio…

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OM Backroads Ep:53 Vanishing Point: The Mystery of Tiffany Papesh 23:06

3M ago23:06

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Join me tonight for the tragic disappearance of Tiffany Papesh and the suspect who may or not be guilty of the crime. Young Tiffany Papesh from Maple Heights, Ohio was on a quick errand when she seemed to vanish. This story details the main suspect, Brandon Lee Flagner, and his life…

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Ep 292 - Wonder dog: The story of Balto 33:08

2M ago33:08

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In 1925, a group of mushers and their sled dogs braved a blizzard to spend nearly a week relaying diphtheria serum from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska during a winter outbreak. The dog who led the final relay leg into town was Balto, who rose to fame as the face of the effort. But why is Balto stuffed and on display in Cleveland? The answer may surprise…

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OM Backroads Ep:52 Part 2. Our Top 5 Haunted Locations in Ohio 33:33

3M ago33:33

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Join us tonight for part 2 of our top 5 haunted locations in Ohio. Dan, Maria and Doug discuss their favorite haunted locations and their experiences there. Gore Orphanage, Mansfield Prison, Moonville Tunnel and more! Check out our Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph…

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Ep 291 - A lesson on Ohio place pronunciations 25:10

3M ago25:10

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Join Paula in testing the skills of co-hosts Steve, Dan and Mike as they attempt to pronounce Ohio locations that can be a bit deceptive. Play along and see how you fare! www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries Additional music: New Horizon - Aderin;…

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OM Backroads Ep:52 Our Top 5 Haunted Locations in Ohio 50:15

3M ago50:15

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Join us tonight as we discuss our top 5 haunted locations in Ohio. Dan, Maria and Doug discuss their favorite haunted locations and their experiences there. Gore Orphanage, Mansfield Prison, Moonville Tunnel and more! Check out our Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph…

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Ep 290- A tour of Bigfoot sightings 28:48

3M ago28:48

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The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (www.bfro.net) investigates sightings of the big hairy fellow, and thanks to their detailed and exhaustive database, we can share some harrowing accounts from every part of the Buckeye State. Join us for this special Halloween tour of spooky encounters! www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.…

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OM Backroads Ep:51 Our visit to Franklin Castle 56:17

3M ago56:17

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Few buildings in Ohio have a more notorious history than the iconic Franklin Castle. In this episode we delve into the eerie history of one of Ohio’s most haunted landmarks. Join us as we explore the chilling tales, ghostly encounters, and unsolved mysteries surrounding Franklin Cas…

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Ep 289 - Short Stories II 38:48

3M ago38:48

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Tonight's episode is an anthology of three short stories, each one a subject requested by an Ohio Mysteries listener. Who killed Linda Bissell (Findlay); The Wolfmen of Silver Creek (Norton); and the ghosts of Easter Sunday Massacre (Hamilton.) www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysterieso…

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OM Backroads Ep:50 More Little Known Ohio Urban Legends 22:02

3M ago22:02

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Hello and join us for another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Halloween season is upon us and we take a look at 4 little known urban legends from Ohio. We have a listener suggested story about Chester Badell, the man whose grave is rumored to be infested with snakes due to his avowed atheism and what happened to the statue that once towered o…

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Ep 288 - Short Stories 1 31:00

3M ago31:00

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Tonight's episode is an anthology of four short stories, each one a subject requested by an Ohio Mysteries listener. The Ghost Ship of Lorain; The Christmas Eve Tragedy of 1890 (Barberton); The Hitman Theory (Findlay); The Girl in Blue (Kings Island.) www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mys…

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OM Backroads Ep:49. The 1887 Train Wreck in Republic, Ohio 25:04

4M ago25:04

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Hello and join us for another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Step back in time with us as we uncover the tragic story of the Republic, Ohio train wreck of 1887. In this gripping podcast, we explore the fateful day when two trains collided in a small town, leading to one of the deadliest rail disasters of the era. Through vivid storytelling a…

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Ep 287 - Ohio's history of exonerations 33:04

3M ago33:04

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Since 1989, at least 110 people in Ohio have been freed from a wrongful conviction - including 39 serving time for murder, and 8 who were almost executed. We look closer at three cases: the exonerations of Ricky Jackson and Ronnie and Wiley Bridgeman after 39 years (Cleveland); the release of Tim Howard and Gary James after 26 years (Columbus); and…

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OM Backroads Ep:48. Iron Roots: The Industrial Might of Southern Ohio 29:30

4M ago29:30

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Welcome to "Iron Roots," where we delve into the rich history and impact of iron and brick production in Southern Ohio. Join us as we explore the region's pivotal role in America's industrial revolution and contribution to the war effort, uncovering the stories of the people, the pr…

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Ep 286 - The Ground Observer Corps and UFOS 24:59

4M ago24:59

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During World War II and again at the start of the Cold War, the military called on civilians to staff thousands of posts to help keep a watch out for enemy aircraft. The program was called the Ground Observer Corps, and by 1952, Ohio had nearly 200 community stations, manned 24/7 by retirees, housewives, teenagers and other patriotic Americans. Not…

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OM Backroads Ep:47. More Ohio Urban Legends 25:53

4M ago25:53

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In this special episode we explore more Ohio urban legends including the Hoed of Lake St Mary, the legend of postboy hollow, the warlock's grave of New Philadelphia and the witch's grave of West Branch State Park These urban legends continue to fascinate people and mix humor and fri…

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Ep 285 - Fair and theme park tragedies 33:00

4M ago33:00

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A fatality is such a rare event at a theme park or fair, we could only find 17 deaths in Ohio over the course of 150 years. But when tragedy strikes, it is often made all the more chilling because it always comes when people are in the midst of having carefree fun. In this episode, we revisit the worst days at Kings Island, Cedar Point, the Ohio St…

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OM Backroads Ep:46. Nightmare in Uhrichsville 27:04

4M ago27:04

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Just a quick note before we begin. There was a problem with the original audio file and it has been corrected. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you enjoy the episode. In this episode we announce the departure of Mike from Ohio Mysteries Backroads. We thank Mike for his co…

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Ep 284 - New Straitsville: Ohio's 140-year-old mine fire 23:23

4M ago23:23

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In 1884 during the Hocking Valley Coal Strike, a small group of miners shoved blazing carts into several mine shafts. Left undiscovered for several days, it grew into a fire that would not be stopped, fed by unlimited fuel and thousands of oxygen-rich fissures in the bedrock. The fire still burns today, seen as puffs of smoke through the floor of W…

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RESOLVED Pt 3: A new victim steps forward 25:23

5M ago25:23

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Ohio state and local authorities identified Thomas Collier Jordan as the man who raped Michelle Puett and murdered Janice Christensen in 1987. But they noted it might only be the start of learning the breadth and depth of his violent past. Sure enough, a couple of days after their announcement, Vicki Faranucci stepped forward to identify Jordan as …

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RESOLVED Pt 2: Rapist, killer, ghost: The life of Thomas Collier Jordan 31:54

4M ago31:54

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Thomas Collier Jordan was a drifter from Cleveland who's rap sheet was filled with various theft offenses scattered over several states. There was one violent assault against a woman on a criminal resume that spanned five decades - but now authorities are learning he was a serial rapist and a killer. This is the second of a three-day series, done i…

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RESOLVED Pt 1: A teen's rape solves a 37-year-old murder 22:44

5M ago22:44

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Michelle Puett was 17 when a man pulled her into the woods of a park and raped her repeatedly over a couple of hours. And afterward, she had to brave the painful and terrifying hospital examination. What she could never imagine is that not only would authorities learn who attacked her 37 years ago, but her rape kit would solve a murder. This is the…

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Trailer for 3-pt RESOLVED! series coming this week 5:14

4M ago5:14

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Ohio Mysteries and the Akron Beacon Journal launched their collaborative "UNRESOLVED" series on unsolved crimes in 2021. The first episode featured the 1987 murder of Janice Christensen in Hudson. Last month, law enforcement identified Janice's killer. Coming this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, a 3-part series about Janice's case was solved using…

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OM Backroads Ep:45. The Trial of the Century. The Murder Trial of Dr. Sam Sheppard Part 2 41:52

4M ago41:52

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Join us as we delve into one of the most captivating and controversial criminal cases of the 20th century—The Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case. This riveting podcast explores the 1954 murder of Marilyn Sheppard, the subsequent arrest of her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the sensational…

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Special announcement & Rewind: Ep. 137 - The Ice Bridge Disaster 24:59

5M ago24:59

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A century ago, Niagara Falls tourists enjoyed a winter attraction - ice forming a bridge over the river beneath the falls. When the ice broke free in 1912, a Cleveland youth turned from safety to help a struggling couple. Crowds were helpless to stop the ice floe from sailing them into crushing rapids. But where did the river hide their bodies? www…

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OM Backroads Ep:45. The Trial of the Century. The Murder Trial of Dr. Sam Sheppard Part 1 52:16

5M ago52:16

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Join us as we delve into one of the most captivating and controversial criminal cases of the 20th century—The Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case. This riveting podcast explores the 1954 murder of Marilyn Sheppard, the subsequent arrest of her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the sensational…

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Ep 283 - The .22 Caliber Killers 25:46

5M ago25:46

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From late 1978 to late 1979, central Ohio was rocked by 10 murders that defied explanation - men and women shot dead randomly in their homes and doing everyday things. But a mistake with a credit card finally identified the killers as a pair of Columbus brothers, Gary and Thaddeus Lewingdon. Because all their victims were shot in the head with the …

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Dakota Spotlight: You Killed Chris 49:35

5M ago49:35

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In episode 1, 18-year-old freshman Christine Rothschild was found brutally murdered outside Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1968. We are introduced to her classmate, Linda, who reflects on their friendship and campus life amidst the 1960s counterculture. Two Good Books about Christine Rothschild: Murder on the 56th Day: Lind…

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