Best Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host Podcasts (2025)

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BEST OF (#52 OF 506) JOHN DILLINGER (PT 2) THE LADY IN RED 37:22

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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BEST OF (#51 of 502) JOHN DILLINGER PUBLIC ENEMY NO. 1 (PT 1) 37:23

1h ago37:23

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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ANTONY & CLEOPATRA 28:01

5d ago28:01

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The story of Antony and Cleopatra is one of the great love stories of history, and it is well told here by Lyndon Orr as a part of his series of great love stories, some of which we'll be doing here as we go forward. Their story provided Shakespeare with some of the inspiration for Romeo and Juliet. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Radio Days right here at Goog…

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PARIS UNDERCOVER: A WARTIME STORY OF COURAGE, FRIENDSHIP, AND BETRAYAL 1:01:27

5d ago1:01:27

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Two woman in Nazi-occupied Paris, bith close friends over 50 years old create a daring escape line that rescued dozens of allied servicemen . With one still in prison, one was returned to the states on a prisoner swap and wrote a tell-all book which the publishers added to to boost sales, and the one in prison was "re"-discovered and treated mercil…

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BEST OF (#50 of 512) THE LAST OF THE 357TH INFANTRY W/ MARK HAGER 59:01

7d ago59:01

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE SHROUD OF TURIN (PT 2) THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AND THE MISSING 1200 YEARS 39:45

12d ago39:45

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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APRIL SHOWERS by EDITH WHARTON 24:46

12d ago24:46

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A young girl pursues her dream of writing a successful novel depite the responsibilities she has of caring for her mother and siblings, causing lots of troubles and heartache.

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THE SHROUD OF TURIN (PART 1) ONE OF HISTORY'S GREATEST MYSTERIES 47:51

12d ago47:51

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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BEST OF (#49 of 505) THE FINAL HUNT FOR D.B. COOPER EXCLUSIVE HISTORY CHANNEL INTERVIEW 34:23

14d ago34:23

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE TIDE-MARSH by KATHLEEN NORRIS 37:14

19d ago37:14

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The dramatic story of a young girl living in a small community while caring for her invalid mother, who is called upon to save lives during a bad rainstorm. A huge dance which she can't attent because she could find noone to watch her mother is taking place a few towns away and nearly everyone in her community is there. An older man who lives near …

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THE BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL: HELL IN THE PACIFIC AUG 1942- FEB 1943 1:25:01

19d ago1:25:01

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The Battle of Guadalcanal-an air, land, and sea battle fought in the Pacific between August 7th and February 9th of 1942, was the first major offensive of WWII that tested American land forces vs. the Japanaese Imperial Army. It was a hard, brutal conflict for the 15,000 US Marines and 20,000 Japanese that were sent there, fought in an unforgiving …

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BEST OF (#48 of 504) HITLER'S DEATH-WHAT REALLY HAPPENED? 55:09

21d ago55:09

55:09

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE SHADOWS ON THE WALL by MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN 31:09

26d ago31:09

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This gripping short story by Mary E.Wilkins Freeman involves 4 Glynn family siblings (Henry, rebecca, Caroline & Emma) who become terrified after the loss of one of their group (Edward) to death and strange shadows begin to appear on the wall of their home. It seems Henry had argued with Edward the night before Edward died. Now comes the first nigh…

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THE JFK CONSPIRACY THE SECRET PLOT TO KILL KENNEDY- AND WHY IT FAILED 19:55

26d ago19:55

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A Dangerous Loner... The Perfect TARGETS... THYE VERY FIRST PLOT TO KILL JFK Jon talks with NYT Best-selling authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mentz about THE JFK CONSPIRACY- The secret plot to kill Kennedy- and why it failed. Check out our website at www.bestof1001stories.com Give us a like at our new Twitter account @1001Stories AND help support our …

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BEST OF (#47 OF 503) THE CURSE OF THE BILLY GOAT 22:54

28d ago22:54

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE BROTHER AND SISTER (PT 2) MARY SHELLEY 39:47

1M ago39:47

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The incredible end of Mary Shelley's 'Romeo and Juliet' story called Brother and Sister. Any ideas for a better title to this terrific classic piece? It deserves one! Leave us a review-Thanks!By me

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MARTY MARTYN'S SECOND LIFE 32:57

1M ago32:57

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A four year-old boy in Oklahoma begins telling his mom all about his other life- that he had had four wives, three brothers and two sisters, and had lived in a big home with a pool, and literally hundreds of other details. He did not know his prior name- but he knew that he was in a movie and had danced on Broadway- so he and his mom began visiting…

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BEST OF (#46 OF 502) DUTCH SCHULTZ'S CATSKILL TREASURE 34:25

1M ago34:25

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE YOUNG BROTHERS MASSACRE: A BAD DAY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT 1:03:15

1M ago1:03:15

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On Jan 2, 1932, in a rural area in southwest Missouri, 6 lawmen were shot and killed and two wounded in a shootout as a groupof 11 sheriffs and deputies surrounded a farmhouse in which two or three well-armed fugitives were holedup. They were brothers named Harry and Jennings, and possibly Paul, and they were wanted- Harry for murder of a lawman, t…

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THE BROTHER AND SISTER (PT 1) by MARY SHELLEY 37:01

1M ago37:01

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A 16th century romance which takes place in Verona Italyin a setting involving feuding families much like those in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Although this was written before 'The Gilded Age' it was still a popular read at that time, and one of the stories that lifted Mary shelley to classic fame. For allour shows please visit www.bestof1001st…

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BEST OF (#45 of 501) IN SEARCH OF THE LOCH NESS MONSTER 1:17:35

1M ago1:17:35

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE WIND IN THE ROSE BUSH by MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN 42:47

2M ago42:47

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A single aunt travels to visit and hopefully take in her orphaned niece but finds her gone and the woman who has supposedly been taking care of her is acting very strangely in a house which appears very haunted. Catch all of our podcasts at www.bestof1001stories.com!By me

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND: THE STORY WHICH IS SAID TO HAVE INSPIRED THE MOVIE 55:04

2M ago55:04

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By ME

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THE HEARTWARMING STORY OF THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914: 38:50

2M ago38:50

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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JEEP SHOW: A TROUPER AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, REMEMBERING BASTOGNE 80 YEARS AGO IN DEC '44 54:45

2M ago54:45

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Few history buffs are aware of the existence of enlisted entertainers (MOS 442) or TEAM SNAFU. Bob O'Connor's novel Jeep Show follows the life of Jim Tanzer as he follows front line combat infantry to the border of Germany and puts on a last-minute Christmas show for the service members and civilians trapped in Bastogne on Christmas Day 1944. Jeep …

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THE WOMAN WHO TRIED TO BE GOOD by EDNA FERNER 31:48

2M ago31:48

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An unknown narrator relates the story of a woman who lived alone in their town who dressed richly and acted differently, often attracting the attention of single men. False suspicions and dislike grew in her wake, and sensing this, the woman changed her ways, bought a house on a nice street and began attending church- but the community didn't chang…

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: PLAYING NOW AT 1001 BEST OF JACK LONDON; OUR HAWAII by CHARMIAN AND JACK LONDON (SEE SHOW NOTES FOR LINKS) 1:51

2M ago1:51

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In the winter of 1915-1916 Jack and his wife Charmian London sailed their Snark to Hawaii, It was a bittersweet return to paradise for both of them, Jack have come there twice before, one of those times with Charmaine. But this was his last year of life, and he wanted to spend it on the islands he loved the most. In what we call part 1, Charmian ad…

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BEST OF (#44 OF 577) THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF EDGAR ALLAN POE 34:11

2M ago34:11

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THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF AMBROSE BIERCE 49:16

2M ago49:16

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In December of 1914,71 year-old decorated CivilWar Major, accomplished journalist, and famous author Ambrose Bierce wrote his Niece and his secretary to tell them he was going to Mexico to cover the Mexican insurrection led by Pancho Villa and others.He felt likely thathis fate would be probably be that of being lined up against a wall and shot- as…

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THE WATKINSON EVENING by ELIZA LESLIE 39:35

2M ago39:35

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A fun story by Eliza Leslie describing a mom and her two grown kids- allvery educated and ready to take their place in society as was the goal in "the upper classes" of the late 19th century, They are traveling through New York and a friend has referred two familes to them to stop by and meet on their way home. They respond to both families and rec…

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ANCHORS AWEIGH- HOW NAVY GOT ITS THEME SONG FOR THE ARMY-NAVY GAME 8:10

2M ago8:10

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In 1907 Navy had been losing every year to Army in the annual Army-Navy football game.Finally they tasked Charless A Zimmerman, the new band leader, to devise a song that would put Navy over the op if it was played during the game. Zimmerman came though and Anchors Aweigh was born. Play this podcast before every Army Navy game and Navy will win. Th…

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BEST OF (#43 OF 576) THE MIRACLE AT COKEVILLE 36:14

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On a sping day in 1986 two people walked into the Cokeville Elementary School in Cokeville Wyoming and held 154 children and adults hostage in a 50' X 50' room for 2 1/2 hours, claiming that this was a revolution, and that they wanted a ransom payment of $2 million dollars for every child in the room. They entered the building with a gas bomb capab…

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THE LIBERTY BELL WILL RING AGAIN : THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF AMERICA'S ICONIC SYMBOL OF FREEDOM- THE LIBERTY BELL (AND YES, IT WILL RING AGAIN IN 2026) 1:05:44

2M ago1:05:44

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On July 4th, 2026, in fact, all that year, America's Liberty Bell and all its brothers and sisters in every state will be ringing out loud and clear to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. There are many stories surrounding the original Liberty Bell, its crack, and its many renditions both here and abro…

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THE ROMANCE OF JEDEDIAH by LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY 29:28

2M ago29:28

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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BEST OF (#42 OF 515) THE AMBER ROOM ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST UNSOLVED MYSTERIES 37:38

2M ago37:38

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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MOMO, THE MONSTER THAT TIME FORGOT 43:38

2M ago43:38

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For a few months back in the summer of 1972, a shaggy beast terrorized the tiny town of Louisiana Missouri, scaring the living bejezuz out of kids and adults and mystifying researchers. He had been spotted at a year previous but forgotten- passed off as a prank, but when he came back, he did so with a vengeance- killing at least one dog, and runnin…

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BEST OF (#41 of 511) LITTLE BIGHORN (PT 3) MYTH VS. REALITY 1:05:06

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BEST OF (#40 of 511) LITTLE BIGHORN (PT 2): BENTEEN'S STAND 37:57

3M ago37:57

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BEST OF (#39 of 511) LITTLE BIG HORN: THE BACKSTORY (PT 1): VISIONS OF THE COMING STORM 39:58

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ANN MARY, HER TWO THANKSGIVING DINNERS MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN 34:37

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Ann Mary's job in their house was to keep an eye on grandma while she prepared Thanksgiving dinner- and she did a good job. She was excited because the house would soon be filled with visiting family, which, since she had lost her mom and dad, meant quite alot to her. But when the big day came Grandma and Grandpa had to rush off to care for a sick …

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ELVIS MYTHS & LEGENDS (PT 1) 42:11

3M ago42:11

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In this interview with U.K. radio personality and author Neil Nixon (www.neilnixon.com) we discuss all things mythical and legendary about Elvis the King,including #"It's Now or Never" (song), #Fortean Magazine, #'Elvis' movie (2022), #AustinButler, ##The Colorado Mine Company (8,000 calories Elvis Sandwich), #That Someone You Never Forget (Elvis w…

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THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST THANKSGIVING (BEST OF 1001) 38:28

3M ago38:28

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In November of 1620 the Pilgrims arrived by ship to a new land filled with danger and uncertainty, a world in which nearly half of them would soon die of starvation and sickness, their final resting place being unmarked graves so as not to let the surrounding Indians know how many of their group had been lost. Yet with unshakable faith and strength…

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BEST OF (#38 OF 510) UNSUNG HEROES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (PT I): WASHINGTON'S SPIES 54:05

3M ago54:05

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Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution (Pt 1): The Culper Spy Ring, Nathan Hale, and others: Few people leaving the Banana Republic Store at 66th and 3rd st Manhattan, NY, stop to notice the plaque on the outside wall that mentions the spot less than 100 yards away where courageous young Nathan Hale spoke his famous last words “I regret that have…

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DEACON PITKIN'S FARM (PT 2) HARRIET BEECHER STOWE 1:01:17

3M ago1:01:17

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In this heartwarming conlusion the family gathers for their seventh Thanksgiving and Diane, who has become the keeper of the house for mother, announces the she has a surprise for "Uncle" Silas. Check out www.bestof1001stories.com for all our shows and episodes. Give our new podcast 1001 True Crime From Another Time a try! You'll be glad you did- l…

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AMERICAN SCARY: A HISTORY OF HORROR FROM SALEM TO STEPHEN KING AND BEYOND 41:47

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In this very enjoyable intervoiew with author Jeremy Dauber we discuss his new blockbuster book American Scary , which is a sweeping and entertaining narrative that details the rise and enduring grip of horror on American culture from the taught, terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe to the sharply chilling folms of Jordan Peele. Along the way we t…

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BEST OF (#37 OF 509) KING TUT'S TOMB & OTHER FAMOUS CURSES 40:25

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James Dean was a film star in the 50's whose career was brought to an abrupt end when his Porsche Spyder crashed, taking his life. There was a chain of tragedies that followed with respect to the people involved with the car-right down to the chassis and parts that were sold off. The curses, in order: The Curse of King Tut's Tomb The Kennedy Curse …

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NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION: HOW ONE OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS COMEDIES WAS MADE (+ BLOOPERS) 38:04

3M ago38:04

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It was the third "Vacation" comedy featuring the Griswald family- Clark. Ellen,Rusty and Audrey- and all Clark wanted to have a simple old-fashioned Christmas with family. His plan: to heavily decorate the house and roof with lights, Santa and reindeer, and to enjoy a simple Christmas dinner before celebrating the real meaning of Christmas. Instead…

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DEACON PITKIN'S FARM: A THANKSGIVING STORY (PT 1) BY HARRIET BEECHER STOWE 37:30

3M ago37:30

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A young man returning home from college in new England finds his father on the verge of losing his farm and decides to quit college to help the family through.By ME

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3 MINUTE PREVIEW OF OUR FIRST EPISODE- OUR NEW PODCAST -1001 TRUE CRIME FROM ANOTHER TIME- LISTEN NOW....UNSOLVED: THE JAMISON FAMILY DISAPPEARANCE. 4:12

3M ago4:12

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In October of 2009 the Jamison Family (Bobby, aged 44, Sherilynn, aged 40, and Madison, age 6), packed thir pickup truck into drove into a nearby state forest, apparently to camp. Three days later their pickup truck was discovered by hunters with their malnourished dog inside and all their belongings, including ID and phones, as well as $32,000 in …

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BEST OF (#36 of 508) HACKSAW RIDGE AND THE BLOODY BATTLE FOR OKINAWA 44:48

3M ago44:48

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