Mysteries of The Ohio Valley

Nate is back from his hiatus with a chat with Rick Childers - author of the new fiction thriller, "Turkeyfoot," co-creator of the podcast series "Reformation Abroad," and half of the Stove Leg Media founding team.  Pre-Order Turkeyfoot here! https://www.amazon.com/Turkeyfoot-Rick-Childers/dp/195695774X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8HCYL3223T31&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S5mNK8LOMz0LPXQun5oix66Hzr...

Cam and Brad are plummetted into the bottom of the mine - what is ahead? There is only one way to find out. Be sure to tune in next week to the exciting conclusion of this 4 part series!

Cam and Brad make their way a little further into the mine, only to split up and find some strange noises, a mine cart, and then... nothing. Thanks again to Brad, Cam, and Carrie for helping with the voicework! And thank you all for being patient with me as I make these little stories for you. I know that these can take a long time to make, but for these fiction works I really try to put a lot of...

Brad and Cam get deeper into gambling debt after a horse race doesn't go their way. A news story gives the boys financial hopes, despite some obvious obstacles. Welcome to episode 1 of this fictional MoTOV special! Thanks to Brad, Cam, and Carrie for offering their voices for this role! Also, if you want to get in on our horse racing ownership group - check out my friends at Thoroughcrowd! https:/...

THANK YOU for listening to all 100 releases on this feed! I break down the most impactful episodes (to me) through the first 100. Hope you enjoyed the ride so far - many more episodes to come. Love, Nate

Nate discusses the disappearance and then discovery of Beth Lynn Barr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilkinsburg,_Pennsylvania https://www.tumblr.com/clairvoyancethestrange/94928780470/the-dark-history-of-johnson-road-november https://www.wpxi.com/news/investigates/cold-case-disappearance-six-year-old-girl/QM23JFFJIVGYLOUULJYBWJVBNQ/ https://whokilledbethbarr.wordpress.com

Roberta Elam and Susan Rush were murdered by the same man - but who could it be? Is the answer so obvious? is there more that meets the eye? Nate discusses his opinions on the case on this episode of MOTOV. https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/q5nkxc/was_there_a_serial_killer_operating_in_western_pa/ https://positivelypittsburgh.com/a-rash-of-murders-southwestern-pa-in-1977/ https...

Brenda Ritter never made it home on the night of May 18th, 1977. Could the Washington Strangler be at it again? Meadowlands, PA to Zediker Station Rd, Eighty Four, PA 15330 - Google Maps Unsolved Cases: Brenda Lee Ritter Raped, Strangled in South Strabane | Baldwin, PA Patch Observer-Reporter - Google News Archive Search Was there a serial killer operating in Western Pa in 1977? And if so, who was...

On St. Patrick's Day of 1977, Debra Capiola walked to school by herself. She never made it to the bus stop. What happened on that day? Could her killer be behind more than just this murder? https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/q5nkxc/was_there_a_serial_killer_operating_in_western_pa/ https://archive.triblive.com/news/cecil-man-gets-life-for-1977-slaying/ https://www.newspapers.com...

When a pregnant 16 year old girl is murdered in Western PA, a "he said - he said" finger pointing battle begins. Who could have committed such evil? Are both suspects guilty? https://archive.triblive.com/local/local-news/two-charged-in-1977-murder-of-charlerois-mary-irene-gency/ https://www.wtae.com/nowcast# http://coldcaseusa.blogspot.com/2011/10/mary-gencys-1974-killers-brought-to.html...

We continue our journey through the mess that was Western Pennsylvania in the 1970s with a conversation about Edward Surratt. As we look at all of the deaths that took place around this time - Surratt certainly is to blame for a fair number of them. But his timeline doesn't line up with many others. See you all in 2024! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Surratt https://www.timesonline.com/story...

Susan Rush was a tremendously kind young woman, dedicated to her weight loss journey and her church. The night before Thanksgiving, she vanished. What happened to Susan? Could this be connected to the other murders in the area around 1976? Find out on this episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley.

Barbara Lewis was the first of many unsolved murders to take place in the Ohio Valley during 1976-1977. Nate dives into the attack, examines the evidence, and pitches some ideas about what may have happened. https://patch.com/pennsylvania/foresthills-regentsquare/unsolved-cases-barbara-lewis-body-found-a-mile-from-hcb6cbfd079 https://archive.triblive.com/local/penn-hills/unsolved-penn-hills-murder...

Nate begins a dive into West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio's streak of murders that took place between 1973 and 1978 with the abduction and murder of 8 year old Debra Makel. Sources and things you should check out: Ken Mains - Unsolved No More - YouTube COLD CASE - DEBBIE MAKEL - 8-YR-OLD-HOMICIDE - JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - GREENE COUNTY - DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING? $5000 REWARD!! | Pennsylvania Crime S...

Nate gets into another spooky story from the valley! Enjoy! Sounds used (Licensing stuff) Halloween Monster Whoosh By Crester Studio Appalachia By Steve Buzzell House Of Horror By Jello

Nate discusses turkey bowls with a belly full of food. Happy Thanksgiving!

Nate discusses the murder of Sister Roberta Elam. Sources: https://darkmatter69.blogspot.com/2020/01/who-killed-west-virginia-nun-roberta.html https://uncovered.com/cases/roberta-elam https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/5-of-west-virginias-most-disturbing-unsolved-mysteries/

Nate gets political (not) as he digs into some presidential history on this election week episode!

Nate tells a Halloween tale about a terrifying cult that is said to live in the woods somewhere near where Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana meet. Hope you enjoy the last drops of spooky season! Sounds used: Jungle Hunters By Stereoalex Merciless Cult Massacre By colortunes Twig Snap By Nobou Underwater Diving By Sotirios Bakas

Nate harkens back to the clown craze that took place in 2016, along with the story of Sprinkles.

Here is episode one of Paradigm: The Lillielid Murders. This 8 episode Stove Leg feature is available in full whereever you listen to your podcasts.

Nate digs into the archives for this one! Enjoy!!

Nate gives you a quick scary story about Bigfoot. Enjoy! Sounds used (with permissions through MotionArray's Licensing) Halloween Monster Whoosh By Crester Studio Epic Monster Growls By Woozle Campfire Crackles By Katya Morris A Road Through The Wolf Valley By Alexey Maximov Move In Retro Style By Awesome Music Wind Gusts Through Trees By Archers Sounds Siamang Monkeys By Prophesier Camera Flash L...

In this first scary story from the Ohio Valley, Nate tells the tale of the Mirror of Despair. Join us next week for another fun story! Here are all of the sounds used during the production of this episode: Halloween Ghost Howls By FTUS Monster Laugh By Motion Audio Horror Suspense Atmospheres By EchoVerse Crowd Negative Reactions By Prophesier Dancing In Paris By Mellowstu Halloween Monster Whoosh...

Nate explores the Max Creek Vortex! Max Creek Vortex Loop Trail Guide in the Shawnee National Forest (hikingwithshawn.com) Blog: Visit the Max Creek "Vortex" (10/28/10) | Southeast Missourian newspaper, Cape Girardeau, MO (semissourian.com) Max Creek Vortex Shawnee National Forest — Stephanie Susie Photography