Ohio Mysteries

n 1856, nearly 1000 Mormons recently immigrated from Europe set out for Salt Lake City to join the growing congregation there. Ohionative Levi Savage warned them it was too late in the year to travel through the snow-covered mountain passage - especially since the pioneers were walking the distance, pulling handcarts behind them. When church elders pressed forward, Levi agreed to go and help them,...

In this episode we explore the history and legends of the Moonville Tunnel in Vinton County, Ohio. We learn about the history of the town, how the tunnel was built, and the many notorious legends that surround this iconic tunnel. Today many people check this place out for themselves. It's a fantastic place to visit and an easy hike. If you are more interested, author Jannette Quackenbush has writt...

On May 3, 2013, 19-year-old Taylor Robinson disappeared from an Akron home while working an overnight shift as a home health aide. Four months later, her remains were discovered by hikers in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Ohio Mysteries/Akron Beacon Journal crossover In 1978, Akron school teacher Leslie Ann Barker attended a matchmaking event at the popular Reds discotheque in Akron, Ohio. But three hours after leaving the bar, she was found in her burning car, a few blocks from home. Ohio Mysteries: http://www.ohiomysteries.com Akron Beacon Journal: http://www.beaconjournal.com Jaun Sanchez- luzdeluna Learn mor...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. Step into the windup and journey through the incredible life of Satchel Paige, a towering figure in baseball history whose story goes far beyond the mound. From the dusty diamonds of the Negro Leagues to the bright lights of Major League Baseball, Paige's blazing fastball and razor-sharp wit carved a path through segregation, skepti...

The rule that bans spitballs and requires major league umpires to throw out dirty balls was paid for in blood. In 1920, Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman was beaned in the head by a dirty ball. To this day, he remains the only major league player to ever die as a direct result of gameplay. www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio ww...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore the wild life and times of one of Ohio's most notorious outlaws, Charles "Blinky" Morgan. While a lot of Blinky's life would be shrouded in mystery, it was very clear that he was very good at fighting, stealing and lying! Learn all about his life of crime which would ultimately to lead a date with the...

In the early 1980s, two women vanished from their homes in the Muskingum County seat of Zanesville. Barbara Frame was a mother of three and recently divorced from an abusive husband who vanished after leaving her house to run errands in 1984. Helen Robinson, a CB enthusiast, disappeared with no explanation, her car found at a Columbus airport two years later. www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomys...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by friend of the show Wendy Koile, author of 4 fantastic books. We discuss the mysterious 1940 death of Noreen Mozee. Mrs. Mozee would embark on the luxury liner, SeeAndBee in Cleveland, Ohio on an overnight journey to Buffalo, NY. However something went wrong along the way and Noreen Mozee would g...

In 1975, boxing great Muhammad Ali faced off against an underdog - Chuck Wepner - in a match held at Summit County's Richfield Coliseum. Wepner held up for almost 15 full rounds, and even scored a rare knockout against the reigning world champ. Wepner's performance in Ohio inspired an out-of-work actor named Sylvester Stallone to sit down over the next three days and pen the script for one of Holl...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. This week’s episode brings us the incredible stories of four famous animals with strong Ohio ties. All four of these beloved animals were nationally recognized for their achievements, accomplishments and heroics. Join us we discuss the extraordinary lives of Colo, Balto, Bing, and Smoky and celebrate their rightful place among the...

In 1915, a German submarine torpedoed the passenger liner RMS Lusitania, killing nearly 1,200 people, including many Ohioans. We tell the story of the tragedy through the lives of people like Charles Frohman, a Sandusky native who coined the term "stars" for describing beloved actors, and Theodate Pope, a Cleveland woman who became one of the first licensed architects in the country. Learn more ab...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by our friends Wendy Koile, author of 4 fantastic books, and Sherry Spenzer, an author and historian with the Avon Lake Historical Society. We discuss the mysterious 1932 death of Eva Volpe. The 21 year old Miss Volpe was a governess of an area family and was visiting her mother in Lorain when she...

The entire army of the American Revolution died before John Gray. When Gray passed in March of 1868, he was the last soldier standing. In this episode, we learn a little about the life and times of this Noble County veteran with a unique distinction. www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries Additiona...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk about the world's very first commercial aviation flight from Dayton to Columbus, Ohio on November 7, 1910. The Wright Brothers found themselves involved in a number of lawsuits and the resulting negative publicity didnt help their attempts to sell their airplanes. Enter Max Morehouse. He conceived of an...

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk about the miraculous high school basketball team, the Waterloo Warriors! Despite practicing on outdoor dirt courts and practicing with a ball made of rags wrapped with tape, this amazing team won back to back state titles. With only 26 boys in the entire school, coach Magellan Hairston lead this small gr...

In 1941, the US government fined a Dayton-area farmer for planting more wheat than was allowed per a new law hoping to stabilize a market that had wild fluctuations due to the war. Roscoe Filburn refused to pay the fine and filed a lawsuit instead, saying his wheat had nothing to do with the econmy - he grew it for his family and his livestock. The result of this battle had ramifications in all ar...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the notorious Simon Girty. He was a frontiersman who lived a fascinating long life that took him through many travels and travails. Some call him a traitor, some called him a patriot. Jon us and listen to this fascinating story of one of the pioneers who helped shape the Ohio frontier. Our listen...

Ep 304 - Butler County: Teddy Franks, Eugene Sauer, Beverly Krause Three cold cases from Butler County. Teddy Franks leapt from a moving car to escape an unknown foe, and was never seen again. Eugene Sauer's bullet-ridden body was found next to his car along a state route. And a Jane Doe was given to the wrong family to bury until a detective in the future discovered her true identity. www.ohiomys...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the infamous ship, the Success. The Success would sail the world 'round being advertised as a prison ship museum with all the cruel torture devices that could be expected to be found within. Only the story wasnt true. The Success sailed for over 1oo years and made millions for its owners before e...

Ghosts of two 19th century girls haunt the streets in western Belmont Count. We explore the legend of Lady Bend Hill, a tale of two lovers that ended in tragedy. And the murder of Louiza Fox, a 13-year-old courted by a coal miner who killed her when she rejected his marriage proposal.  www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio www....

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the shootout in Little Italy. On May 17, 1926. The sleepy Southern Ohio town of Wellsville, Ohio would be rocked by the shooting of Patrolman Jim Kenney in the midst of a police scandal involving the tight lipped Italian American neighborhood. Bribery, bootleggers, and bad guys would all play a p...

Ep 303 - Mary Draper Ingles: A story of endurance Mary Draper Ingles and her two children were kidnapped by Shawnee warriors in a raid on their Virginia home. They were marched to a Shawnee town in Ohio, where her children were given to Shawnee families passing through. Eventually, Mary managed to escape. This is the story of her 42-day, 600-mile run for home. www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomy...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk with our friend Josh and discuss Ohio urban legends. Josh has a YouTube channel where he visits many locations around Ohio that have fascinating (and creepy) urban legends. He also does fantastic research about the origins of the legends and how they came to be. We discuss the Kirkland Melonheads, the wi...