Ohio Mysteries

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; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phosphe...

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.php?id=61558042082494&notif_id=1717202186351620&noti...

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.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysterie...

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 Castle in Cleveland's West side. From its architectur...

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/mysteriesohio www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries Additional musi...

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 over his grave. We look at the hidden mystery behin...

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/mysteriesohio www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries Addition...

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 and in-depth research, we delve into the lives of t...

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 Clarence Elkins' fight for freedom (Barberton). w...

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 processes, and the communities that thrived around t...

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 surprisingly, having so many trained eyes on the...

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 fright Tune in and learn all about these spooky and s...

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 State Fair and local county fairs. www.ohiomysteries...

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 contributions and the fantastic stories he has share...

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 Wayne National Forest. This is the story of how tha...

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 the man who had raped her. This is the last instal...

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 in collaboration with the Akron Beacon Journal. Ohi...

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 first of a three-day series, done in collaboratio...

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 the rape kit from another woman --- and how the a...

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 trial that followed. We’ll examine the evidence,...

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.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www....

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 trial that followed. We’ll examine the evidence,...

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 same gun, they came to be called the .22 Caliber K...

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: Linda Schulko. Get the Kindle version of Linda’s great...

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? Join Dan and Mike, along with a special guest, as...