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Officers from five different law enforcement agencies in Trumbull County witnessed a UFO in 1994 that they couldn't explain, and that the local Air Force Reserve base denied. The sighting never made the news as officers preferred not to be associated with an evening in which hours were spent chasing the UFO down. But intrepid UFO researcher Kenny Young discovered the story by accident a couple of years later, which led to the release of old dispatch recordings and national attention. [email protected] www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries Music: Send Me, by Meghan Rachelle. https://www.meghanrachelle.com Additional music: Audionautix- The Great Unknown, and The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch
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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 of crime and bizarre involvement in Tiffany's disappearance. After he retracted his confession, the wheels were already in motion and a guilty verdict seemed certain despite the lack of evidence. Find out what happens.
Please be noted this episode contains description of crimes, some of a sexual nature, that may be offensive to some viewers.
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Hello and We3lcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads.
What lurks in the shadows of Ohio’s backroads, forgotten cemeteries, and hidden corners of history? Join us as we uncover the Buckeye State’s most chilling legends, mysterious sightings, and enduring folklore.
From the tragic spirit of Mary Stockum of Coshocton County to the terrifying beast known as The Gahanna Lion, each episode dives into the stories that have haunted Ohioans for generations. Explore the ghostly presence of The Lady in Gray of Camp Chase, wander among the eerie graves of Woolyburger Cemetery, and confront the half-man, half-monster nightmare called The Pigbear of New Albany.
Travel down the infamous Lick Road, where unexplained encounters and supernatural tales continue to captivate thrill-seekers, and journey to the shores of Lake Erie to investigate the towering mystery of The Giants of Conneaut.
Blending local history, eyewitness accounts, folklore, and a healthy dose of skepticism, this podcast explores the legends that refuse to die. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, a history buff, or simply fascinated by the unexplained, you'll discover that Ohio's darkest stories are often its most unforgettable.
Ohio Legends Uncovered—because every town has a story, and some stories still walk among us.
Tune in and found out!
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Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners.
Before the bombings, power struggles, and notorious crime bosses that would make Cleveland infamous, there was a small but determined network of Italian immigrants building a criminal empire in the shadows. In this episode, we explore the origins of the Cleveland Mafia, tracing its roots from the late 19th and early 20th centuries as immigrant communities established themselves in Northeast Ohio. Discover how early organized crime figures Joe Leonard and Joe Morello leveraged gambling, bootlegging, extortion, and political connections to create the foundation of what would become one of America's most influential Mafia families.
We'll uncover the key personalities, pivotal events, and social conditions that allowed the Cleveland crime syndicate to emerge and grow. From the challenges faced by immigrant neighborhoods to the rise of Prohibition-era opportunities, this episode reveals how the Cleveland underworld evolved from a loose collection of street gangs into a structured criminal organization that would shape the city's history for decades.
Join us as we examine the origins of the Cleveland Mafia and the beginnings of a story that would leave a lasting mark on both organized crime and Cleveland itself.
Tune in and found out!
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Ohio has numerous haunted roads and bridges. Tonight, we share the stories behind six of them: 1) Ghormley Road in Fayette County. 2) The Faceless Hitchhiker of Deadman's Curve in Clermont County. 3) Schader Road Tunnel in Ross County. 4) Gibbs Bridge in Lucas County. 5) Egypt Road's Crybaby Bridge in Columbiana County. 6) Buckley Road in Butler County. www.ohiomysteries.com
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Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners.
Did you ever look up in the sky and see something weird, something you can't explain? In this episode we have 3 stories about unexplained things in the night sky.
Our first story explores the efforts of a group of St. Joe High School students from Cleveland, Ohio who figured out a way to listen to and track the Soviet satellite, Sputnik, even before our own military. They then created a device from a slide rule and a globe to assist in their efforts.
Their efforts landed the boys on TV stations, newspapers, magazines then a visit by the FBI who promptly confiscated all their recorded tapes.
Tune in and find out what happened next!
Our next story we look at astronomer Jerry Ehman in 1977 using the Ohio State University Big Ear radio telescope. His volunteer job was to simply examine marks on an endless scroll of paper searching for anomalies, outlying marks indicating signals from out space.
These signals may show something or someone trying to make contact us here on earth.
On this particular day, in review of the data, the signal was so strong he made a notation "WOW" indicating the unusual signal that he had never seen before. This weird and strong signal was so strange, it caused arguments and discussion that continue to this day.
Find out what happened and what people think the signal may or may not be.
Our final story is about a mystery. A mystery that may or not exist at all.
Its yjr infamous Hangar 18 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Some people think that the aliens that were rumored to have been recovered from a UFO crash at the infamous Roswell, NM crash.
Were these alien bodies taken there? Who's allowed there? What really goes on there?
Tune in and found out!
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May of 2004, Richard Wright - a 53-year-old Akron mail carrier - returned home from a trip to Las Vegas, and stopped on his way home from the airport to have a drink in his neighborhood bar. Shortly after, someone followed him home from the bar and shot him dead in his driveway. But he wasn't robbed, so who killed Richard Wright, and why?
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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.
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In the late 1800s, Captain Martin and Anna Bates - both approaching 8 feet tall - were the stars of PT Barnum's traveling show, visiting cities from the east coast to the west, and entertaining royalty in Europe. But both attempts by the couple to have a child ended in death. With no heirs, many have wondered what happened to the couple's fortune, their outsized gold and diamond jewelry, and gifts made to them by queens and presidents. [email protected] www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries Music: Riverrun (Reprise), by Nick Frank. https://www.facebook.com/nicholasfrankmusic Additional music: Audionautix- The Great Unknown, and The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch
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Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners.
Ohio played an outsized role in shaping the leadership of the Union and Confederacy during the American Civil War—producing a remarkable number of generals who would go on to influence not only the outcome of the war, but the future of the nation itself.
In this episode, we explore the lives and legacies of some of the Buckeye State’s most prominent military leaders, including Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, Philip Sheridan, and George McClelllan.
From Grant’s steady rise to overall command of Union forces, to Sherman’s ruthless and transformative campaigns across the South, these men redefined modern warfare through strategy, innovation, and sheer determination.
We’ll uncover how Ohio’s frontier spirit, political climate, and growing industrial power helped shape these commanders—and why so many Union generals traced their roots back to towns and cities across the state. Along the way, we’ll dive into battlefield decisions, personal rivalries, and the lasting impact these leaders had long after the guns fell silent.
Join us as we journey through war-torn America and discover how Ohio became a proving ground for some of the most influential military minds in U.S. history.
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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mystery Backroads.
Tonight we are joined with Steve from Great Lakes True Crime Podcast as we discuss the disappearance of Danny Violette.
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In the quiet town of Willard, Ohio, where everyone knows their neighbors and secrets don’t stay buried for long, one case continues to haunt the community: the unexplained disappearance of Danny Violette.
On this episode, we dive into the timeline of Danny’s final days—what he was doing, who he was with, and the questions that still linger years later. Friends and locals recall a man who seemed rooted in his routines, making his sudden vanishing all the more unsettling. Was it a case of foul play, a planned escape, or something far more mysterious?
We explore the rumors whispered through Willard’s streets, the official investigation, and the theories that refuse to fade. From overlooked clues to chilling coincidences, this is a story where every answer seems to raise even more questions.
Join us as we uncover the layers behind one of small-town Ohio’s most puzzling disappearances—and ask the question that still echoes: what really happened to Danny Violette?
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Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners.
In the quiet railroad town of Bellefontaine, crates of bananas once arrived daily—ordinary cargo masking an extraordinary and sinister story.
In this episode, we dive into the shadowy world of the so-called “Society of the Banana,” a chilling chapter tied to the rise of the Black Hand in small-town Ohio. What seemed like a simple fruit business became entangled with whispers of extortion, secret threats, and violence carried over from the Old World into America’s heartland.
Through the lens of a brutal early 20th-century crime, we explore how immigrant communities were targeted, how coded warnings and fear spread through tight-knit neighborhoods, and how something as innocent as a shipment of bananas could conceal a much darker reality.
Join us as we peel back the layers of this forgotten mystery—where commerce, crime, and culture collided in Bellefontaine, and where the reach of the Black Hand may have been closer than anyone dared to admit.
You are invited to join me, your co-host Dan, for a fun discussion of your favorite Ohio Mysteries episodes on Thursday, April 16th at 7pm at the Music Box Supper Club at the Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland, Ohio. It's 100% free event and open to all ages.
So come and say hello and get ready for a night of laughter, stories and fun. Click the link and I will see you there!
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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mystery Backroads.
Step right up folks… but don’t get too close to Laffin Sal.
In this chilling episode, we explore the wild history of one of America’s most unsettling carnival icons—a life-sized laughing figure whose cackling once echoed across midways and funhouses. Known for her wide grin, towering presence, and relentless mechanical laughter, Laffin Sal was designed to entertain… but for many, she did the exact opposite.
We’ll trace Sal’s origins at a paper cache company in Canton, Ohio on to early 20th-century amusement parks, uncover how she became a staple attraction, and dive into the strange stories that followed her—from frightened children to lingering rumors that her laughter carried something far more sinister than simple amusement. Why does she still unsettle people today? And how did a piece of vintage entertainment become a symbol of pure nightmare fuel?
Join us as we pull back the curtain on carnival history, nostalgia, and the thin line between fun and fear—because once you hear Laffin Sal… you may never forget it.
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10-Minute Mystery: Mob Mentility - Cleveland's 10-Cent Beer Night Riot 1974, the Texas Rangers came to town to play the Cleveland Indians, one week after they had a bench-clearing brawl in Texas. Fans were whipped up into a frenzy before their arrival, but worse, the game took place on a pre-scheduled promotional night that sold beer for 10 cents a cup. The result was a day that lives on in infamy.
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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mystery Backroads.
In the shadows of the Midwest, far beyond the famous sightings in Point Pleasant, whispers persist that the legend never stayed contained. It crossed rivers, followed highways, and found new life in the quiet corners of the Buckeye State.
In this episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads, we dive into chilling reports of the Mothman seen soaring over rural roads, lurking near abandoned structures, and terrifying witnesses across Ohio. From glowing red eyes piercing the darkness to massive wings cutting through the night sky, these encounters raise one unsettling question—did the Mothman ever really leave, or has it been here all along?
We’ll explore the eerie patterns that connect Ohio to one of America’s most enduring cryptid legends. Is this creature a harbinger of disaster, a misidentified animal, or something far stranger?
Turn down the lights, keep your eyes on the sky… and listen closely.
Because in Ohio, the legend may still be watching.
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Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners. In this episode we step into the shadowy underworld of early 20th-century Akron, where whispers of extortion, secret societies, and coded threats gripped immigrant communities in fear. In this gripping episode, we uncover the story of Rosario Borgio—a name tied to the chilling rise of the Black Hand in Northeast Ohio and spurned the rise of organized crime.
Borgio was a ruthless killer and brutal enforcer who sought to wage war against law enforcement. His rise to power left a wave of death and violence in his wake. Borgio even offered a bounty on any policeman that was killed in the line of duty.
This episode dives into the broader impact of Black Hand activity across Ohio, examining how fear spread through tight-knit immigrant neighborhoods and how law enforcement struggled to combat a secretive and deeply rooted network.
Join us as we peel back the layers of crime, culture, and consequence in a story that feels ripped from the pages of a gangster novel—but is all too real.
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In part 2 of this episode, we explore the long-debated mysteries surrounding Cleveland’s most infamous mansion — Franklin Castle. Often called the most haunted house in Ohio, the towering stone castle on Franklin Boulevard has been surrounded by chilling legends for decades: secret passageways, mysterious deaths, and stories of restless spirits.
But how much of the legend is actually true?
Joining us is historian and author William G. Krejci, whose extensive research into the castle and the family who built it has helped separate fact from folklore. Krejci has spent years digging through historical records to uncover the real story behind the home built by German immigrant Hannes Tiedemann in the late 1800s.
Together we discuss the origins of the castle’s haunted reputation, the tragedies that struck the Tiedemann family, how rumors and media sensationalism shaped the modern legend, and what the historical record actually reveals about life inside the mansion.
Is Franklin Castle truly one of America’s most haunted houses—or is its dark reputation the product of a century of mythmaking?
Join us as we uncover the history, mystery, and truth behind one of Cleveland’s most fascinating landmarks. 🏰👻
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In this episode, we explore the long-debated mysteries surrounding Cleveland’s most infamous mansion — Franklin Castle. Often called the most haunted house in Ohio, the towering stone castle on Franklin Boulevard has been surrounded by chilling legends for decades: secret passageways, mysterious deaths, and stories of restless spirits.
But how much of the legend is actually true?
Joining us is historian and author William G. Krejci, whose extensive research into the castle and the family who built it has helped separate fact from folklore. Krejci has spent years digging through historical records to uncover the real story behind the home built by German immigrant Hannes Tiedemann in the late 1800s.
Together we discuss the origins of the castle’s haunted reputation, the tragedies that struck the Tiedemann family, how rumors and media sensationalism shaped the modern legend, and what the historical record actually reveals about life inside the mansion.
Is Franklin Castle truly one of America’s most haunted houses—or is its dark reputation the product of a century of mythmaking?
Join us as we uncover the history, mystery, and truth behind one of Cleveland’s most fascinating landmarks. 🏰👻
https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-Franklin-Castle-America/dp/146713743X
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