Ronda Jefferson

Danger on Delmarva

Join me as I explore the darker side of Delaware, the crime, the scandal and even the unpredictable weather and man-made disasters. Yes, there was a Delaware prior to 2020!

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Ronda Jefferson

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True Crime

Latest episode

May 1, 2025

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Update about what's been going on.... 01.05.2025

Some info about my identity theft case, theft from my Social Security and next episode ETA.   Image credit: viarami - Pixabay     Support the Podcast: Paypal   Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rondajeffe9     Link to YouTube Music page (formerly Google Podcasts)  Danger on Delmarva Pod via YouTube Music   Danger on Delmarva https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva   or search for @d...

Missing from Delmarva - Shaun White and Alyssa Taylor 17.03.2025

This episode will cover two missing persons cases that have left their families looking for answers, with one person possibly disappearing because of an ultimate betrayal of a parent, with the other disappearing under odd and unbelievable circumstances.   Note: I was able to find a later age progressed photo of Sean White that is different than the one I referenced in the episode.   Link to YouTub...

Happy Unvalentine's Day 16.02.2025

What happens when a husband, scared of losing his wife and partner, books a weekend away at a murder mystery dinner on Valentine's Day?  The marriage will go up in flames.   Image: https://pixabay.com/users/geralt-9301/   Link to YouTube Music page (formerly Google Podcasts)  Danger on Delmarva Pod via YouTube Music   Danger on Delmarva https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva   or search for @da...

Greed is Thicker Than Blood Part 2 13.12.2024

In one of the most shocking crimes to hit Delmarva, a hard-working and well-liked woman orchestrated the murder of two men with the help of her daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend.  Nothing about this case was simple, with complex timelines, missing men, and horrific discoveries.  With the family connections with almost everyone involved in this case and very questionable decisions made by both...

Greed is Thicker Than Blood 05.10.2024

In one of the most shocking crimes to hit Delmarva, a hard-working and well-liked woman orchestrated the murder of two men with the help of her daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend.  Nothing about this case was simple, with complex timelines, missing men, and horrific discoveries.  With the family connections with almost everyone involved in this case and very questionable decisions made by both...

Innocence Lost 27.08.2024

On a day in October, a 13 year-old lost his life at the hands of his sister’s brother.  Questions still remain, not about who committed the crime, but rather about the situations that led to the culmination of the death of a young man.  Was the killer tried for the right crime?  What, if any, crimes were committed beforehand, and in my opinion, why weren’t some of these questions or concerns addre...

Risk vs. Reward 07.07.2024

Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay   GoFundMe for Ronald Jefferson Sr  Link to YouTube Music page (formerly Google Podcasts)  Danger on Delmarva Pod via YouTube Music   Danger on Delmarva https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva   or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook https://twitter.com/DangeronD?s=09   DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva   or search for...

Blast After Blast 29.05.2024

This episode will cover a tragic event that took place in July of 1954 in Chestertown, MD.  This event brought to life the dangers that those who work in manufacturing plants, especially when explosives are involved, face every day.  It will also demonstrate why accident investigations are so important and what happens when those investigations fall short of a resolution, leaving everyone who work...

Duels On Delmarva Pt 3: The Tangier Tragedy 02.05.2024

Duels on Delmarva (Part 2 of 3):: The Tangier Tragedy   Today we will continue to look at a shooting that took place in 1884 involving Dr James Pitts and Dr Thomas Walter, delving into detail about the trials, verdict and events that happened after the trial. Link to YouTube Music Danger on Delmarva Pod via YouTube Music     Link to podcast about the disappearance of Tangier Island: https://music....

Duels on Delmarva (Part 2 of 3): The Tangier Tragedy 20.04.2024

Episode will continue with some of the tragedies that happened around the pits family from Virginia's Eastern shore. the many family members were held in a steam with a judge, a senator, doctors and lawyers making up the professions of most of the male members of the family. but when rash actions are taken and consequences or not thought of, it can lead to a tragedy that affects not only those dir...

Duels on Delmarva Part1 30.03.2024

A debt owed. A debt acknowledged. A sudden death. Pride beyond measure?  On March 29, 1978, 2 well-respected men met between 2 stores owned by 2 different brothers in front of their county courthouse, guns drawn, and only one will survive.  Today you will hear the story of a man who died way too soon, What was the motivation for this death?  Would justice be served? Would a killer walk free?  Find...

Freedom at Whose Cost? 29.02.2024

Denise Rhudy was killed in December of 1999.  She was a mother of 4 who was just going to enjoy some time out with some colleagues, but the planning and actions of 3 men took away her future.  But one of those men, while not the one who pulled the trigger, should not have been out amongst other citizens of his community.  His past actions indicated that he was a criminal with violent tendencies, b...

The Weight of the Jury 01.01.2024

This episode will cover the murder of Denise Rudy who was killed by Sadiki Garden in December of 1999.  His appeal brought up questions of judicial discretion, jury instruction, and the validity of eyewitness identification especially when it's cross-racial identification.   As with many cases, we don't know that much about the victim, but she was a mother of four who didn't get to spend Christmas...

A Family Betrayed: The Murder of Luke Hill 05.12.2023

Photo Credit: WMDT   Who can we trust with our kids? Surely your sister and her husband, right?  Sadly, no, not in the case of Victoria Harman and her son Luke Hill.  This is betrayal at its core, with one sister ignoring the needs of her nephew, and that nephew and the rest of of his family paying the price.    Paypal   Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rondajeffe9   Danger on Delmar...

Punkin Chunkin Tragedies 07.11.2023

This episode will look at 2 incidents where people were injured at the famed Punkin Chunkin World Championship held in Bridgeville, Delaware, bringing about questions and liabilities when entertainment events go wrong. Photo Credit - NBC News "How Far Will a Pumpkin Fly?" What is a punkin chunkin? | HowStuffWorks     2019 Union Pumpkin Catapult Contest   Punkin Chunkin Centrifugal Machine   Going...

The Legend of Maggie’s Bridge 30.10.2023

The 3rd and final episode of the Spooktober Series will look at the legend of Maggie’s Bridge, a story that took place in “my neck of the woods,” literally, and it was also local author Kelly Lidji’s home.  Lose yourself in this spooky tale which is based on the tragic events of a young girl’s death in a horrific manner.   Information that I have about the Maggie’s Bridge Legend was sourced mostly...

Spooktober Ep. 2 -The Ghosts of Accomack 25.10.2023

In episode 2 of Spooktober, we will visit Accomack County, VA and explore a haunted lighthouse, relish the beautiful Chincoteague Ponies, which may hold some spirits, a famed pony, and a location we’ve previously visited, the Captain Timothy Hill House.   Photo Credit - Google Maps Paypal   Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rondajeffe9   DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook...

Spooktober Ep. 1 - The Cat-Man of Wicomico County 22.10.2023

In the first episode of Spooktober, we will explore the legend of the Cat-Man of Wicomico County.  The legends goes back centuries, with stories being told of a dangerous of a dangerous creature that stalked the woods, but the most famous account comes from 1980 when 4 young people encountered this unknown being, giving us a written record and the lack of results from an investigation by local aut...

132 Year-Old Cold Case - End of Watch - Charles W. Schultz 1/30/1891 10.10.2023

This episode will cover the tragic death of Wilmington Police Officer Charles W Schultz in 1891. The case from the beginning had very few clues and absolutely no evidence to arrest, much less convict, someone of the crime, which was being called and assassination throughout the city and in newspapers. Officer Schultz was well loved and respected, considered fair but firm, and worked another job to...

A Cannon & Gun Battle, Terrible Captains, a Sinking and a Pickup on a Ship’s Deck 23.09.2023

This episode will cover the history and legacy of the oldest remaining working skipjack, the Rebecca T. Ruark, including a battle against police that included cannon fire and hundreds of rounds fired, a terrible boss, a sinking, and her most recent damage thanks to a pickup truck.   Photo Credit and Source:   Close call for historic Maryland skipjack | National Fisherman Podcast Info: DangerinDela...

Del-mar-vously Dumb Criminals 14.09.2023

This episode will be a collection of short stories of some of the not-so-bright Delmarva criminals, along with a few odd laws from each  Delmarva state.   Photo Credit: Tumisu on Pixabay   Podcast Info: DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva   or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook https://twitter.com/DangeronD?s=09 Danger on Delmarva - YouTube https://paypal.me/...

The Skipjack Tragedy of 1939 30.08.2023

This episode will cover a fast moving nor’easter that swept along the Chesapeake Bay and Choptank River, along with many other arrest of Delmarva.  The hardest hit though were the men on the water.  With barely any time to prepare, circumstances set upon them and left them fighting for their lives.   Photo Credit:  Tom Hannan/Pixabay     https://paypal.me/rondafjefferson?country.x=US&locale.x=...

For Lack of Evidence....... 14.08.2023

This episode will review the murder of Virginia Sard, the trial and evidence against the accused and a review on whether justice was truly served.  I will also touch upon a recent case filed against a Delaware prison about allegedly silencing a prisoner’s freedom of speech and alleged retaliation against the prisoner.   DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva   or sear...

First Do No Harm Part 2 24.07.2023

This episode will discuss healthcare, and the sometimes limited options that some might have.  In this and a prior episode, I will cover 3 cases (with a 4th one referenced) where patients went to the hospital and experienced shocking circumstances that unfortunately led to their deaths.  This episode will discuss 2 cases where the death of an individual was totally avoidable, and 2 people lost the...

First Do No Harm 04.07.2023

This episode will discuss healthcare, and the sometimes limited options that some might have.  I will cover 3 cases (with a 4th one referenced) over the next 2 episodes where patients went to the hospital and experienced shocking circumstances that unfortunately led to their deaths.  This episode will give an introduction to the specific county that will be discussed, the distance between differen...

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