Best DarKat Network Podcasts (2024)

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

2h 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

2h 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

38m 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

5d 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

2h 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

35m 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

3d 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

7d 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 city pronunciation 25:10

10d 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

26d 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 289 - A tour of Bigfoot sightings 28:48

17d 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

1M 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

26d 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

30d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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OM Backroads Ep:44. Holt, Hull, and Hearsay, Ohio's First UFO Crash 42:48

3M ago42:48

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Ohio has been a major player in ufology since the modern era of UFOs began in 1947. But is it possible that the Buckeye state's involvement with flying saucers and aliens goes back even further, all the way back to the 1930s? Does Ohio have ties to another crashed UFO and aliens that happened long before the famous UFO crash at Roswell, New Mexico?…

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Ep 282 - The mysteries of Ohio dialect 28:57

3M ago28:57

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We bet you don't pronounce "pajamas" the way the rest of America does. We can pretty much guess whether you drink "pop" or "soda." And depending on whether you have "fireflies" or "lightning bugs" living in your backyard, we can make a good bet on whether you belong to Team Ohio. Join the four Ohio Mysteries hosts (Paula, Steve, Mike and Dan) in ex…

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Ep 281 - The Ashtabula port curse 25:37

4M ago25:37

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In the early 1800s, Ashtabula shipbuilders lost nearly a dozen vessels in about 15 years, leading the superstitious industry to wonder if there was a curse on the port. We tell the stories behind five of those lost ships, including the Superior, which met a diabolical end, and the Elisha Whittlesey, upended in a terrible gale. The other three - the…

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OM Backroads Ep:43. Ohio's ties to the Titanic. Part 2 23:09

4M ago23:09

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Dive into the fascinating world of Ohio's connections to the RMS Titanic in this eye-opening podcast. "Titanic Ties" unravels the untold stories of Ohioans who played pivotal roles in the Titanic saga, from passengers and crew to the far-reaching impacts on families and communities. Discover the remarkable tales of courage, tragedy, and intrigue as…

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Ep 280 - The unsolved murders of Danny Violette (1998 - Huron County) and Michael Leach (2017 - Stark County) 25:21

4M ago25:21

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In 1998, 17-year-old Danny Violette ended an argument with his parents by storming from his home. He was discovered dead in a cornfield 11 days later. Also, the recent announcement that DNA has revealed the identity of a John Doe found in Stark County in 2020. www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitte…

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OM Backroads Ep:43. Ohio's ties to the Titanic. Part 1 30:21

4M ago30:21

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Dive into the fascinating world of Ohio's connections to the RMS Titanic in this eye-opening podcast. "Titanic Ties" unravels the untold stories of Ohioans who played pivotal roles in the Titanic saga, from passengers and crew to the far-reaching impacts on families and communities. Discover the remarkable tales of courage, tragedy, and intrigue as…

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Ep 279 - The remarkable disappearance - and discovery - of Caty Sage 22:00

4M ago22:00

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In 1792, the 5-year-old daughter of a Virginia pioneer family was kidnapped from her home. Nearly 60 years later, a brother found her living with a Wyandot Indian tribe that had been relocated from Upper Sandusky, Ohio to Kansas. Through an Interpreter, Caty Sage shared the story of her life in Ohio as a blonde-haired Indian princess. www.ohiomyste…

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OM Backroads Ep:42. He put a Spell on You: The legendary Screamin' Jay Hawkins! 26:51

4M ago26:51

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Join us on a journey through the life and music of the legendary Screamin' Jay Hawkins, a trailblazing figure whose impact on rock 'n' roll and the blues reverberates to this day. Known for his wild stage presence, trademark growl, and flamboyant persona, Hawkins defied conventions and created a musical style uniquely his own. Born Jalacy Hawkins i…

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Ep 278 - The letter of Jordan Anderson 21:25

4M ago21:25

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In 1864, a Tennessee slave named Jordan Anderson was freed when Union troops camped on the plantation of his master during the Civil War, and Jordan and his wife and children moved to Dayton, Ohio to start their lives as free people. A year later, Jordan heard from his former master, Col. PH Anderson, who asked him to come back to the plantation be…

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OM Backroads Ep:41. You've Just Entered The Twilight Zone! 33:20

4M ago33:20

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What's your favorite Twilight Zone episode? Perhaps it's "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" or "The Invaders" or "A Game of Pool." Maybe it's "Eye of the Beholder" or "Time Enough at Last." Join us as we discuss the many Ohio born actors who starred in these classic episodes, as well as several historical facts that connect the Twilight Zone an…

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Unresolved Ep 19: Tyler Anderson 26:36

5M ago26:36

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Terri Hastings was confident her 17-year-old son, Tyler Anderson, would be able to work through his troubled teen years. After all, she knew a family member who was scared straight by a stint in a juvenile detention facility and went on to have a successful family and career. Tyler was to be sentenced on a breaking and entering charge in May of 201…

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OM Backroads Ep:40. The devastating Lorain/Sandusky tornado of 1924 26:16

5M ago26:16

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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 277 - Mob Mentality: The deadliest riot in Cincinnati history 23:59

5M ago23:59

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In 1884, 10,000 Cincinnatians filled the streets around the Hamilton County Courthouse to protest a jury's decision to convict a cold-blooded killer with the lesser crime of manslaughter. What happened next took the lives of 56 people, sent hundreds more to area hospitals, and left a courthouse and most county records in ruins. www.ohiomysteries.co…

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OM Backroads Ep:39. Ohio’s Famous Cartoonists! 37:30

5M ago37:30

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Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries, Backroads! Today we’ve got a fun topic to discuss, and that’s the Buckeye’s State’s rich history in newspaper comic strips, or to use an old late-1800s term, “the funny papers!” Anyone old enough to remember actually reading a daily newspaper will certainly recall flipping the pages to the back of the n…

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Ep 276 - Who put Heather Walker in a trash bin? 19:56

5M ago19:56

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The coroner doesn't know how 18-year-old Heather Walker was killed, or even when she died during the two-and-a-half months she went missing in the winter of 2008. The mere fact that she was stuffed in a trash can on the east side of Dayton, however, was enough for a ruling of homicide, since she clearly didn't put herself there. Sixteen years later…

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OM Backroads Ep:38. Ohio’s Historical Milestones! 33:23

5M ago33:23

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Since Ohio became a state, it has excelled in creating, discovering, and inventing! The buckeye state has created pop culture icons, set sports records that may never be broken, and has invented items that we use every day and in every walk of life! Ohio can lay claim to milestones in business, medicine, manufacturing, sports, and almost every form…

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Ep 275 - The Cal Poly plane crash 26:59

5M ago26:59

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In 1960, Cal Poly flew its Mustangs football team to Toledo to play Bowling Green State University. After the game, they took off from Toledo for their trip back home. The plane lasted just 30 seconds in the air before crashing and tumbling in a fiery explosion, killing 22 of 48 aboard. This is the story of the trip, the victims and the survivors. …

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OM Backroads Ep:37 Glenn Curtiss's historic flight to Cedar Point in 1910 30:03

6M ago30:03

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In this episode we travel back in time to 1910 and explore a record breaking flight by pioneer aviator Glenn Curtiss. He flew from Euclid Beach to Cedar Point beach, 60 miles away. Curtiss would break the world's record in the process with over 100,00 people witnessing this flight w…

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