Mysteries of The Ohio Valley

Turkeyfoot - Rick Childers Interview

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 04:25:56 +0000

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.S5mNK8LOMz0LPXQun5oix66HzrzhuAkBTw0dWOHrGgw.UGZvERnHiI6OLsiXHsAL5o8E2WJP607iKzbHlvb0q6o&dib_tag=se&keywords=turkeyfoot+rick+childers&qid=1725423831&sprefix=turkeyfoot%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1

The Forgotten Miner: E3 - Same Shade of Dark

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:44:54 +0000

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!

The Forgotten Miner: E2 - Into the Mine

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:41:29 +0000

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 time and effort into them. See you next time!

Nate

Licensing and Sounds

Thunder Rumbling
By Motion Audio
Footsteps Outdoors
By Audio Planet
Old Creaky Rusty Door
By Asak SFX
Coins
By Equilibrio
Walking
By Beison
Flashlight Clicks
By Sound Creator
Persistance Hunting
By MW_Drum_Studio
Walkie Talkie
By GarnaVutka
Walkie Talkie
By WARP EFX
Metal Screech
By Audio Planet
Metal Wheels Spinning
By Home and Explorer

The Forgotten Miner: E1 - The Feature

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:25:01 +0000

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://thoroughcrowd.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAw6yuBhDrARIsACf94RVIgYBKvliUFp_vX2S2OkLbzkU0NkVjnS_ibNlgZmvpY8L9nngyD3MaAjX1EALw_wcB

Sourced Audio
Bugle - Racetrack Call And Reveille By Laravich
Horse Race By tuttkile
TV Broadcast Logo By boomer
Vegas On Fire By ROVADOR
Trip To VegasBy DPmusic
Broadcast News By SnowMusicStudio

Century Mark - 100th Episode of MoTOV!

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 08:25:01 +0000

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

Wolf in the Night - Beth Lynn Barr

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:25:01 +0000

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

The Unholy Connection - Roberta Elam and Susan Rush

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:54:40 +0000

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://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/

Heavy Rain - Brenda Lee Ritter

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:25:01 +0000

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 he? : r/UnresolvedMysteries (reddit.com)

COLD CASE - BRENDA LEE RITTER - 1977 HOMICIDE - SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP - WASHINGTON COUNTY - $5000 REWARD!! | Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers (crimewatchpa.com)

Brenda Lee Ritter & The Washington Strangler - YouTube

Cindy Goff Blog: Unsolved Murders 1976-1977 #3-Washington PA

The Maroon Cutlass - Debra Capiola

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:25:02 +0000

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/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-wash-co-murders/51099361/

https://inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov/#/Result

The Pregnant Pause - Mary Gency

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 08:25:02 +0000

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

https://archive.triblive.com/news/mid-mon-valley-duo-to-stand-trial-in-mary-irene-gencys-1977-murder/

https://archive.triblive.com/news/charleroi-man-gets-2-4-years-for-role-in-34-year-old-murder/

https://apnews.com/article/ef02e7e70c274449b8c5e16603446d33

https://inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov/#/

Shotgun Killer - Edward Surratt

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:25:01 +0000

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/news/2021/06/02/four-cold-cases-solved-serial-killer-edward-surratt-confesses-killing-six-pa/7514192002/

Late for Mass: Susan Rush

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:25:02 +0000

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.

The Long Road - Barbara Lewis

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:25:01 +0000

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-murders-from-decades-ago-prompt-blog-to-share-details/

https://archive.triblive.com/news/police-seek-help-to-solve-30-year-old-slaying/

Devil of Pumpkin Run - Debra Makel

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 08:25:02 +0000

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 Stoppers (crimewatchpa.com)
Debra Makel | Deep Dive | Unsolved Homicide | A Real Cold Case Detective's Opinion - YouTube

The Forgotten Miner - Scary Stories from the Valley #4

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:25:02 +0000

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

An Ohio Thanksgiving: The Turkey Bowl(s)

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:23:42 +0000

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

No Sanctuary - Sister Roberta Elam

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:25:02 +0000

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/

The Ohio Gang - Mysterious Deaths Around Warren G. Harding

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 08:25:02 +0000

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

Children of New Skin - Scary Stories from the Valley #3

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:17:04 +0000

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

An Unsavory Figure: Sprinkles The Killer Clown

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:25:01 +0000

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

Stove Leg Feature: Paradigm

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:22:48 +0000

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.

Monsters of The Valley (With Nate and Devin!)

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:25:01 +0000

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

Lurking in the Woods - Scary Stories from the Valley #2

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:25:01 +0000

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 Light Transition By BANT
Time Is Running Out By PB&J

The Mirror of Despair - Scary Stories from the Valley #1

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 07:25:01 +0000

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 By Crester Studio

Something in the Water - Max Creek Vortex

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:25:01 +0000

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

Danelo Cavalcante Update / 2023 Little Brown Jug

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:25:01 +0000

Nate talks about all the big news in the Ohio Valley - namely

-Danelo Cavalcante getting caught
-Nate's new fiction podcast (The Package, available everywhere)
-The history of the Little Brown Jug

Manhunt - Danelo Cavalcante

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:25:01 +0000

This mystery of the Ohio Valley is ongoing! Stay vigilent, and help spread the word about Danelo Cavalcante - Update (09/13/23) They got him!

Links:

A timeline of the hunt for Danelo Cavalcante | CNN
Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante armed with rifle he took from resident's garage - ABC News (go.com)
Businesses in search area for Danelo Cavalcante dealing with low foot traffic (msn.com)
Danelo Cavalcante update: Neighbors' anxiety, frustration grows as manhunt nears 2 weeks - CBS Philadelphia (cbsnews.com)

Rivers of Time - Steamboats in the Valley

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 12:17:52 +0000

All aboard! Nate discusses some of the history about steamboats in the Ohio Valley.

Fire and Rain - Don Decker

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:25:01 +0000

Nate explores the mystery behind Don Decker. Can he actually command water to appear? Seems a little odd...

Porkopolis - The Pork Industry in the Valley

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:25:01 +0000

From Goetta to Scrapple, the Ohio Valley loves them some pork. Nate dives into this industry on this Histories of The Ohio Valley episode.

Introducing: Left on Dead

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 22:38:50 +0000

Nate tells you about Left on Dead! Go check out John and Jamie's new show whereever you listen to podcasts.

An Interesting Arrest - Brookelyn Farthing

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:25:01 +0000

We're hitting close to home on this episode with covering the mystery of Brooke Farthing. Let's keep her memory aflame and look into her more.

https://uncovered.com/cases/brookelyn-farthing https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/community-marks-ten-years-since-brookelyn-farthings-disappearance https://www.findbrookefarthing.com/brookes-story/ https://www.nolangroupmedia.com/berea_citizen/berea-man-charged-with-sex-crimes-found-dead-saturday/article_f01799dc-df60-11ea-a76f-9b162878d694.html http://kool.corrections.ky.gov/KOOL/Details/473767 https://www.lex18.com/news/lex-18-investigates/farthings-mom-has-questions-for-man-arrested-on-unrelated-charges

The Cradle of American Sport

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 9 Aug 2023 07:25:01 +0000

With baseball in full swing, football around the corner, and Nate being back in America - he figured it was a good time to teach everyone that we have the Ohio Valley to thank for both professional baseball and football.

Heaven(?) on Earth - Utopia, Ohio

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 11:58:36 +0000

Nate discusses Utopia, Ohio's jagged and sad history. Thanks to Steve Barber of the Cubicle Chat and Armchair Booking Wrestling Podcast for assisting with the "Boots on the Ground" research!

Sources:

https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/untangled-with-josh-robin/2019/04/26/what-happened-to-utopia--oh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utopia,_Ohio
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11893

Sister Cities of the Valley

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:27:12 +0000

After some spirited (get it?) conversations at his favorite Parisian bar, Nate dives into some sister cities of places in the Ohio Valley. Enjoy!

The Land Remembers - Blue Mist Road

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:25:01 +0000

Nate celebrates a birthday and keeps on with the ghost tour of Summer 2023.

Weird Pennsylvania (weirdus.com)
Blue Myst Road: A Film About Pittsburgh Urban Legends - YouTube
Blue Mist Road Is The Most Haunted Street In Pittsburgh (onlyinyourstate.com)

West Virginia Joker - Jim Comstock

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:30:02 +0000

Nate digs into the life, times, and pranks of writer and humorist Jim Comstock.

Jim Comstock - Wikipedia
e-WV | Jim Comstock (wvencyclopedia.org)

Bridge Over Troubled Water - Erie PA

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 07:25:01 +0000

Nate heads to Erie Pennsyvania to discuss a bridge, a ghost mule, and a cemetary.

Links!

Gudgeonville Covered Bridge - Wikipedia

Pennsylvania Haunts & History: Gudgeonville Bridge Legend (hauntsandhistory.blogspot.com)

Gudgeonville Covered Bridge | Haunted Places | Girard Township, PA

Stroll Through Erie Cemetery, A Haunted Cemetery In Pennsylvania (onlyinyourstate.com)

Riding The Fence - Gnadenhutten Massacre

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:25:01 +0000

Nate digs into the Gnaddenhutten massacre before heading out for vacation. Ciao!

S4E22: Mother of Sorrows - Helltown, Ohio

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:44:35 +0000

Nate goes to Hell...town, Ohio for today's wild and mystery filled episode.

Links!

Why Helltown, Ohio More Than Lives Up To Its Name (allthatsinteresting.com)
Helltown, Ohio: An Abandoned Town With a Tragic History (thevintagenews.com)
Is It Illegal To Go To Helltown Ohio? | Ohio Law (keatingfirmlaw.com)
Boston Township, Summit County, Ohio - Wikipedia
Easton Treaty | The Canadian Encyclopedia
French and Indian War - Wikipedia
Our Lady of Sorrows - Wikipedia

S4E21: Last of the Boat Wreckers - Colonel Plug & River Pirates

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:59:31 +0000

Nate discusses real life river pirates on this episode of Mysteries of the Ohio Valley.

S4E20: Sinisterly Yours- Circleville Letter Writer

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 7 Jun 2023 07:25:01 +0000

When the beans start to get spilled about a small town Ohio woman's love life, choas insues.

Has the anonymous author of the infamous Circleville letters been unmasked? - CBS News
The Mystery Of The Circleville Letters (factinate.com)
Circleville Writer | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom

S4E19: The Brickyard - Indianapolis 500

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 31 May 2023 07:25:01 +0000

Nate is back and slightly healthier to take on some fun facts about the Indianapolis 500.

Here is the song mentioned in the episode!

The Mel-Tones 1945 - Back Home Again in Indiana - YouTube

S4E18: Without A Trace - David Bocks (Nov 2020 Patreon)

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 24 May 2023 07:26:44 +0000

Sadly, Nate is sick this week and wasn't able to get a new episode out. Good news is: we have one in the can from late 2020. Enjoy!

Stove Leg Feature: Reformation Abroad

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Mon, 22 May 2023 07:25:01 +0000

Hey guys! It's Nate, giving you just a taste of what I've been working on over the last year. If you like what you hear and are interested to hear the rest of Season 1 of Reformation Abroad - be sure to subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

Some links to the show are below. Be sure to leave a 5 star review and tell your friends to as well!
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../reformation.../id1687436294
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/484FvpWUdqcIxK0jLNQzuj?si=9660b64ddcad47ba
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/reformation-abroad

An interview, a shootout, a cleaning, a new friend(?), a liftoff. Welcome to Reformation Abroad.

Be sure to like us on Facebook for special behind the scenes conversations about the entire production of the show! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092686299124

For information about our fantastic cast, please visit the Reformation Abroad IMDB page:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27820441/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_reformation%2520abr

All sounds not created by Stove Leg Media organically were sampled from Motion Array and are covered under their standard universal license.

For more information about the licensed sounds: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3N99UNcRxOFpJcomev6fSvcDPaGSTJa/view?usp=sharing

S4E17: Little Egypt - Cairo, Illinois

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 17 May 2023 08:25:01 +0000

Nate talks about his experience last week in the Shawnee Forest and why Southern Illinois is called "Little Egypt."

S4E16: Moth to a Flame - The Mothman

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 10 May 2023 07:25:01 +0000

Nate is travelling this week, so he has dug up a gem from the Patreon archives for you to enjoy. See you guys next week!

S4E15: Chance of a Lifetime - The Kentucky Derby

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 3 May 2023 07:25:01 +0000

A very fun Histories of the Ohio Valley episode about the biggest sporting event to take place down the river - the Kentucky Derby. Nate goes through some fun facts about the historic race and gives his pick! Good luck, and I'll see you next week hopefully a smidge richer.

39 Fun Facts About the Kentucky Derby 2023 - What to Know About Derby Day (townandcountrymag.com)

S4E14: Cold on the Kanawha - Melanie Metheny

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:25:01 +0000

On the morning of July 19th of 2006, Melanie Metheny dropped off her three children at daycare in Belle, West Virginia – just a little south of the state capital in Charleston, but she never returned to pick up her kids. Many clues were found in the search for Melanie, but her whereabouts are still unknown to this day. What happened to this Kanahwa County mother of three? Could foul play have been involved? Join Nate Metz as he dives into this Mystery of the Ohio Valley.

https://melaniemetheny.wordpress.com/

https://wchstv.com/news/local/cold-case-files-kanawha-county-mother-of-three-melanie-metheny-now-missing-16-years

http://www.melanieshope.org/?fbclid=IwAR3W87GEucmEaNiOMfzrbSr94cxpmitY_OIfJtfp6Nifo3dL-Zbw1uCT3vs

S4E13: Low Bridge - The Erie Canal

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:25:01 +0000

Nate dives into the Erie Canal (but not really that'd be wild) on this episode of Histories of the Ohio Valley!

Opening of the Erie Canal - This Month in Business History - Research Guides at Library of Congress (loc.gov)

S4E12: Breached - Fujie Wang and John Doe

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:25:01 +0000

When Anthem Healthcare has their customer information stolen, many questions arose. Just how safe is your data? Who has your data? Will the FBI ever catch the ones who pulled this data heist off?

Further Reading:

Member of Sophisticated China-Based Hacking Group Indicted for Series of Computer Intrusions, Including 2015 Data Breach of Health Insurer Anthem Inc. Affecting Over 78 Million People | OPA | Department of Justice

FUJIE WANG — FBI

About Us: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem.com

Our Companies | Elevance Health

Anthem medical data breach - Wikipedia

Anthem Pays OCR $16 Million in Record HIPAA Settlement Following Largest U.S. Health Data Breach in History | Guidance Portal (hhs.gov)

Also check out the IndyStar for their great work in covering this case too!

S4E11: Warrior in the Valley - Charles Young

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 5 Apr 2023 07:25:01 +0000

Nate discusses the life and times of the legendary solider and leader Charles Young.

S4E10: The Key to Your Heart - Katelyn Markham

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:14:39 +0000

It's the 50th episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley, and we're discussing the murder of Katelyn Markham. Who could have taken this bright and wonderful art student from Fairfield, Ohio? Is the killer closer to the case than we originally realized? Time to find out on episode 50 of MoTOV!

Further Reading:

Detective: We continue to follow leads in Katelyn Markham death (daytondailynews.com)

Katelyn Markham death case: Fiancé arrested for murder (daytondailynews.com)

'She must die' | Prosecutor reads notes from Katelyn Markham's accused killer (wcpo.com)

Remains of Katelyn Markham decomposed before being dumped, anthropologist says (yahoo.com)

S4E9 The Devil of Devou Park - Carol Sue Klaber

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:25:01 +0000

On a June night in 1976, Carol Sue Klaber departed from her home in Fort Wright, Kentucky. She intended to meet up with her high school friends who were going to have dinner at a Cincy restaurant. She never arrived, and was found murdered the following morning on the side of a road in Union, Kentucky. Could a breakthrough in another case link these two to the same rapist? Or is the Devil of Devou Park still on the loose? Find out on this patreon episode of MoTOV

Further Reading:

https://pomc.org/murder-wall/murder-wall-stories/carol-sue-klaber-16-years-old/

https://www.wvxu.org/local-news/2023-03-08/boone-county-sheriffs-department-closes-murder-case-carol-sue-klaber

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2023/03/07/sheriffs-office-to-give-update-on-decades-old-nky-cold-case/69982952007/

https://www.wlwt.com/article/fingerprints-from-1978-crime-point-to-rape-suspect-raise-questions-in-other-cold-cases/29896231

https://dnasolves.com/articles/carol-klaber/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carol-sue-klaber-kentucky-cold-case-murder-solved-dna/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/12/us/kentucky-murder-carol-sue-klaber.html

S4E8: The Haunted Locks of Columbiana County

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 1 Mar 2023 08:25:00 +0000

Nate checks out some of the ghost stories of Columbiana County, Ohio. Names of the stories: Gretchen's Lock / Jake's Lock The Bride on the Bridge

S4E7: Hijacking Hearts - Garrett Brock Trapnell

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:25:00 +0000

One skyjacking doesn't make a right, neither does two - but three?! Find out more on this strange but interesting edition of MoTOV!

S4E6: In Plain Sight - Theodore Conrad

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 08:25:00 +0000

In 1969, Theodore Conrad saw a movie that changed his life forever, but not in the way you'd think. Links: Theodore John Conrad - Wikipedia Ohio bank robber Theodore Conrad who vanished 50 years ago ID'ed as dead man (nypost.com) Mystery solved: Theodore Conrad vanished after robbing Cleveland bank where he worked in 1969; marshals traced him to Boston suburb - cleveland.com Father and Son Help Crack Unsolved 1969 Bank Robbery - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

BONUS: Artrageous - A Harrier Situation

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:25:00 +0000

While you wait for next week's new episode, please enjoy this WILD story about one of the Ohio Valley's favorite brands: Pepsi. Be sure to subscribe to Artrageous wherever you listen to your podcasts, and keep on igniting conversation.

S4E5: Ghost Ship - USS Sachem

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:25:00 +0000

Nate sets sail to tell the tale of the USS Sachem. Links to check out: USS Sachem 1902 (uss-sachem.org) USS Sachem Ruins – Petersburg, Kentucky - Atlas Obscura The Ohio River ‘Ghost Ship’ – Creepy Cincinnati

S4E4: Predator in Paulding - Nancy Eagleson

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 4 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

When a young midwestern girl is taken from a small Ohio town, her loved ones immediately hit the trail looking for her. Would they find her? Who did it? Find out on this episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley. Be sure to check out Artrageous wherever you listen to your podcasts!

S4E3 - The Missing Sodder Children

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:24:11 +0000

On Christmas Eve of 1945, tragedy struck Fayetteville, WV. A house fire was thought to have taken the life of 5 children of the Sodder family. However, the bodies and remains of the children were never found. Could this have been a mob job? Could this have been a kidnapping? Nate dives in and gives you the details on the final episode of 2022 of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley. Merry Christmas!

S4E2: The Wampus Cat

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Nate dives into the history behind the mystery of the Wampus Cat - a beast known to prowl the woods of West Virginia and is woven into Cherokee lore. Shows mentioned: True Crimecast Jesus, That's Good News! The Jungle Jim's Podcast Mountain Monsters (From the Travel Channel)

S4E1: The Wild Man in the Woods - Ohio Grassman

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:13:19 +0000

It's the season opener for Mysteries of The Ohio Valley! Enjoy a chat about the Grassman of Eastern OH. Be sure to leave a 5 star review! We've got lots of mysteries coming up - so stay tuned!

S3E8: A Real Page-Turner - Transylvania Book Heist

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:25:00 +0000

Nate's friend Rachel jumps onto the podcast to help us close out Season 3. Some people will go to great lengths to turn a dollar, but what about 5.7 million dollars? In December of 2004, four men stole some very rare books from Transylvania University's library. Could they really pull this off? Dive in and let's find out! Sources: The Untold Story of the “Transy Book Heist” | Vanity Fair 'Super Heists' Explores Brazen Transy Book Heist | True Crime Buzz (oxygen.com) American Animals - Wikipedia True story behind movie “American Animals,’ from Herald-Leader archives | Lexington Herald Leader (kentucky.com)

S3E7: A Bridge Too Far

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000

People will steal anything to make a buck - but even a bridge? Tune in to this week's episode to hear Nate discuss three wild stories. Sources: Ohio man allegedly steals 58-foot bridge from park, charged with felony theft | Fox News Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources on Twitter: "Can't believe we have to say this, but don't take chainsaws to our bridges. https://t.co/nSzrM27iyu" / Twitter Scrap metal dealer who stole bridge continues push to overturn his conviction | Crime and Courts | nwitimes.com Police: Stolen Ohio bridge found, man facing theft charge - ABC News (go.com) Man cut wood from WA bridge off to prison, WA officials say | The Olympian Indiana man accused of stealing, selling railroad bridge | Fox News

S3E6: Bloody Bardstown

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 7 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000

How on earth can there have been five mysterious deaths in the Bourbon Capital of the world, and no one to answer for their crimes? Nate and his writing partner Rick hop into this Mystery of the Ohio Valley. Sources: Bardstown Murders: Are Crystal Rogers, Officer Jason Ellis And Tommy Ballard Connected? | Crime News (oxygen.com) The Bardstown Murders: Nightmare in Nelson County - InsideHook Be sure to check out the "Bardstown" Podcast as well!

S3E5: Misery - Cheryl Ann Kenney, Angela Hammond, and Trudy Darby

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Could three attacks on unsuspecting women in 1991 all have been connected? Nate looks into the cases of Cheryl Ann Kenney, Angela Hammond, and Trudy Darby on this episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley! Sources: Cheryl Ann Kenney – The Charley Project Angela Hammond | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom The Murder of Trudy Darby • Jess Rush • Marvin Chaney (oddmurdersandmysteries.com) Angela Marie Hammond – The Charley Project 25 Year Mystery: Where is Cheryl Kenney? (ozarksfirst.com) MO - MO - Angela Hammond, 20, Clinton, 4 Apr 1991 | Page 6 | Websleuths Springfield Three - Wikipedia

S3E4: The Meaning of The Mound - Great Serpent Mound

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

It's been around since long before we settled into the Ohio Valley, but just how old is it? And who designed it so perfectly? Nate along with his guest host dive into the meaning and mystery behind the Great Serpent Mound of Peebles, Ohio! Sources: Serpent Mound - Wikipedia Serpent Mound - HISTORY Serpent Mound - Ohio History Connection

S3E3: The Red Bicycle - Asenath Dukat

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Asenath, or "Seenie" Dukat was walking home from school on June 3rd of 1980. When she never came home alive, police frantically searched for who could have done such a monstrous act. Could they also have been involved in similar crimes that took place in Upper Arlington, Ohio during that year? Nate dives into one of the most relevant cases in the Valley on this episode of MoTOV! Sources: The Long Walk Home (longwalkhomeua.com) DNA Solves Cold Case Of Murdered 8-Year-Old Found In Ohio Creek Bed in 1980 (yahoo.com)

S3E2: Trucking Chapel Tragedy - Bill and Peggy Stephenson

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

When a preacher and his wife are found murdered in their Northern Kentucky home, police key in on a number of different suspects and motives for this Ohio Valley Whodunnit. If you have anything about this case, regardless of whether you think it's noteworthy or not, let Detective Coy Cox know by reaching out to him at the Boone County Sheriff's Office number: (859) 334–8496 or submit information at www.boonecountyky.org/so/cases/Stephenson. Sources: Just The Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast: 147. Smells Like A Gruesome Puzzle - The Stephenson Murders - With Special Guest Detective Coy Cox (libsyn.com) Just The Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast: 194. Looks Like Ten Years Is Too Long - Stephenson Murders Update With Special Guest Det. Coy Cox (libsyn.com) Just The Tipsters Truckers Christian Chapel Ministries (courageouschristianfather.com) The Truckers’ Chaplain | Light and Life Magazine Florence couple's murder remains unsolved 3 years later (fox19.com)

S3E1: Up In Smoke - Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 3 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

The Ohio Valley has been home to a number of tragedies since it was settled. None of which may be more impactful and horrifying than what happened in Southgate, Kentucky on Memorial Day Weekend of 1977. The playful and smooth tones of actor and singer John Davidson were supposed to be ringing through the halls of the Beverly Hills Supper Club, but all that could be heard on that fateful Saturday night were sirens, screams, and the roar of one of the deadliest fires in American History. Was this just a tragic accident? Or could there be more to the story? Welcome to the third season of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley. Linx: NOVA Online | Escape! | Survivor Stories: Fire (pbs.org) “Gambling, Gangsters and Girls” | newportcityofsin (wordpress.com) Newport Kentucky Was A Gangster Mecca Back In The Day (onlyinyourstate.com) Beverly Hills Supper Club site will see construction start in August (cincinnati.com) GC1639E Beverly Hills Supper Club, a forgotten history (Traditional Cache) in Kentucky, United States created by Liyah (geocaching.com) Deadliest public assembly and nightclub fires | NFPA George Remus Jailed Painting by Unknown | Fine Art America Support Us: Mysteries of The Ohio Valley is creating a fun and entertaining on-demand audio experience. | Patreon Special Thanx to: Devin B. for her silky voice. Carrie B. for her acting skills and social media assistance. Richard C. for vocal support. Benny P. for vocal support and those beers. Brad M. for the music and supporting this show's audio for so many years.

Season Three: Bigger, Better, Buckeye-er

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Mon, 4 Jul 2022 23:55:01 +0000

Nate gives you a Season 3 update on Mysteries of The Ohio Valley. We promise it'll be worth the wait! Mark your calendars for August 3rd of 2022 when the first episode drops!

S2E22 - Next In Line: The Dumler Family Murders

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:25:14 +0000

On a brisk October night in 1969, a husband and wife were murdered along with another family member in their upscale Cincinnati home. Nate and Devin discuss what could have gone down that, and how money and power could have been the motive. Thanks for all of your support through season 2! Be sure to keep up with us on Instagram, Patreon, and at StoveLeg.com for info about the next season and other show releases on our platform.

S2E21: No Trespassing - The Pope Lick Monster

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:25:06 +0000

We've covered a number of legends and folk tales throughout the first two seasons of this series. From buried treasure in a Southern Illinois Cave, to mystery stalkers, and haunted insane asylums - we've chatted about quite a bit. This week's show has some of that classic spookiness, but one thing is not an urban legend - the fact that several people have hit by trains while looking for a mysterious "Goat Man" in Louisville Kentucky. What is the legend of the Pope Lick Monster, and will the body count ever stop rising? These aren't your standard ghost stories - these are the Mysteries of The Ohio Valley.

S2E20 Killer On The Cuyahoga - Cleveland Torso Murderer

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:25:00 +0000

The late 1930’s were a time of transition and healing for most of the United States, and especially the state of Ohio. As people in the Valley began to go back to work after the Great Depression, life seemed to be bouncing back to new heights. But the neighborhood of Kingsbury Run in Cleveland, Ohio was about to drop to a horrible low. We’ll dive into our last serial killer episode of season two today on Mysteries of The Ohio Valley. HUGE shoutout to our sources: ClevelandPoliceMuseum.org MurderMurder.news UnsolvedCasebook.com All were terrific in helping us tell this story!

S2E19 Something In The Air - The Mad Gasser of Mattoon

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 6 Oct 2021 07:25:10 +0000

In 1944, the quiet town of Mattoon, Illinois was shocked when a stretch of gas attacks were reported. Very little evidence was found, which led to only more questions about the alleged assailant. Could the dozens of incidents in Mattoon be due to an attacker? Could it be pollution? Or is this due to something like mass hysteria or a ghost? We discuss all of the options on today’s episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley.

S2E18 - Descent Into Madness - The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:25:16 +0000

Weston, West Virginia was home to one of the most impressive structures in all of the Ohio Valley – the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. While the building itself was a glorious creation, the deeds committed inside are as horrible as it gets. But the terrible deeds that took place inside of the madhouse were not just committed by the patients. We’ll take a look into the real descent into madness on this episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley.

S2E17: A Decade Of Searching - Lauren Spierer

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:25:07 +0000

In June of 2011, Lauren Spierer enjoyed a night out with her friends on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington. But after leaving the famous Kilroy’s Sports Bar, she vanished, and has yet to be seen since. Thousands of tips, a dozen search warrants, and over a decade of looking for Lauren. Will she ever be found? Is this considered a “cold case?” Find out on this high-profile episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley.

S2E16: Gone Two Soon - Owensboro KY Disappearances

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:05:27 +0000

S2E15: Monkey Business - Sam The Smoking Chimp

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 07:25:00 +0000

It's time for us to give back to you! We've got a little Patreon sample for you all to enjoy! We've got cigarettes, beer, a few Chimpanzees, and a bunch of lawsuits. Just another day in the Ohio Valley.

S2E14: Murder on Pine Mountain - Jennifer L. Bailey

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 07:25:06 +0000

Jennifer Bailey went for a morning jog up on Pine Mountain in Bell County, Kentucky in August of 1990. After she never came back down the mountain, a frantic search began. What they found on the mountain was horrifying. Find out more on this episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley

S2E13: The Steubenville Strangler - Barbara Barnes

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:25:04 +0000

Barbara Barnes was a sweet young girl in Steubenville, Ohio. One day, on a walk to school, she disappeared. What officers would find next would shock all of Northeastern Ohio.

S2E12: Buried Alive - Octavia Hatcher

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:25:00 +0000

Octavia Hatcher experienced complications at birth and fell into a deep postpartum depression. Eventually, she wound up in a coma. Mistaking her for being dead, her husband ordered her to be buried. Thus begins the horrific legend or Octavia Hatcher.

S2E11: Stargazer - Ohio Prostitute Killer

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:25:05 +0000

In the 1980's and 90's, women working at the truck stops of Ohio's I-71 were beginning to go missing. Who was the mystery man they were meeting shortly before their disappearance and death? Find out more on this episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley.

S2E10: Mayhem Over The Monongahela - Pittsburgh Ghost Bomber

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 10:32:54 +0000

On a routine navagation flight for an old B-25 bomber, something went terribly wrong. How does a 25 foot airplane go missing in just 30 feet of water? Find out more on this episode of MoTOV!

S2E9: I LOVE YOU CINDY - Cindy Anderson

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:25:16 +0000

Cindy Anderson had everything in life going for her. A good boyfriend, a good job, and a bright future. Then, one day, she vanished from her office, and has yet to be seen since. Who isn't interested in a missing persons case? The biggest difference between this one and our other missing persons cases is that we think this one actually could be solved. Let us know what you think about this episode of MoTOV!

S2E8: A Family Affair - Rhoden Family Murders

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:04:00 +0000

When eight members of a family are murdered in the middle of the night, speculation grows like a wildfire across the Ohio Valley. Was it drugs? The Cartel? Or was it a family affair? Find out on this episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley.

S2E7: Gone Too Soon - Betty Gail Brown

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:25:05 +0000

When a young college student at Transylvania University is found strangled to death in her car, it sends Fayette County, and the rest of the Valley, into shock. Find out more on this episode of Mysteries of the Ohio Valley!

S2E6: Footprints In The Snow - Charlotte Pollis

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 7 Jul 2021 07:25:13 +0000

A woman's disappearance has her family, and police, baffled. Her husband claims to have nothing to do with it, but some footprints in the Ohio snow may suggest otherwise. Find out more on this week's episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley!

S2E5: On The Run - Lester Eubanks

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:25:20 +0000

Nate and Devin discuss the imprisonment and escape of Lester Eubanks, a murderer from Mansfield, Ohio who found a hole in his security detail while being out on a shopping assignment and hit the road. Will he ever be caught? Find out on this episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley,

S2E4: Mama Tried - The Harry Pierpont Heists

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:25:00 +0000

A young boy suffers a traumatic head injury, and grows up to become one of the most reckless criminals in Ohio Valley history. Find out more about this episode about Harry Pierpont, one of the finest bank robbers that Indiana has ever seen. Be sure to leave us that 5 star review! If you don't we'll tell Harry you're an easy mark to rob! Sources: https://www.nationalcrimesyndicate.com/the-dillinger-years-harry-pierpont-the-mentor/ https://historycollection.com/roving-criminals-terrorized-plains-1930s/4/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Pierpont http://www.dillingerthehiddentruth.freeservers.com/photo2.html

S2E3: The Death March to Herrin - Herrin Mine Siege

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:25:09 +0000

Nearly 100 years ago, a union dispute in Southern Illinois turned incredibly violent, leading to a murderous chase through the woods. How did this happen? How many men died? We dig into that and more on this third episode of season 2 of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley!If you don't leave us a 5 star review, you're a scab! (Kidding, kind of..)Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/1922/12/18/archives/saw-death-march-from-herrin-mine-state-witnesses-in-first-week-of.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herrin_massacrehttps://www.americanheritage.com/1922-herrin-massacrehttp://www.hinton-gen.com/coal/williamson_herrin_massacre.html

S2E2: Murder on The Hoosier State Hwy - The I-70 Killer

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 07:25:15 +0000

Tragedy strikes again and again as a man with a .22 pistol takes a murderous trip across the Valley's very own I-70. Will we ever catch him? Find out on today's episode of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley.If you don't give us a 5-Star Review, we'll assume that you're the real I-70 Killer!Credits:Hosts - Nate Metz and Devin BeasleyMusic - Brad MetzArtwork - Kristol WhittSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-70_Killerhttps://www.grunge.com/375365/the-untold-truth-of-the-i-70-killer/https://www.courierpress.com/story/opinion/columnists/jon-webb/2018/05/11/70-killer-terrorized-midwest-1992-hes-still-out-there/600805002/https://www.bing.com/search?q=i-70+killer&cvid=e5c15cfe05624f59b60ce90d3876dd69&aqs=edge.0.0l5.2103j0j1&pglt=43&PC=HCTS&first=10&FORM=PERE

S2E1: Serial Killer in The Steel City - Robert Wayne Marshall

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 2 Jun 2021 07:25:00 +0000

When a young man’s severed head is found in a Pittsburgh dumpster, the Steel City is shocked. Even more so when it happens again just a few years later. Find out what happens next in the season 2 premiere of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley! Support our show! Patreon.com/OhioValley IG: OhioValleyMysteries If you leave us anything other than a 5 star review, we’ll assume you’re one of the killers we discussed on this show! Sources: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/anthony-michalowski-murder-pittsburgh/ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=19920506&id=IbciAAAAIBAJ&sjid=I7UFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2143,1001367&hl=en https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19890403&id=4-UNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=W0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5377,269736&hl=en https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1992-05-10-9205100502-story.html https://www.climatespy.com/climate/summary/united-states/pennsylvania/allegheny-county-airport/december/1988#:~:text=In%20December%201988%20the%20average%20high%20temperature%20in,was%2027%20December%20when%20the%20temperature%20reached%2062.1%C2%B0F. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Avenue(Pittsburgh)

Season Two: Return to The Valley

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Tue, 1 Jun 2021 07:25:01 +0000

The long-awaited return of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley begins on 06/02/2021. Be ready for a ton of wild mysteries covered by your favorite(?) podcast pals, Devin and Nate. Thanks for your support! You all are the best.

S1E8: Friends In High Places - Carrie Ann Culberson

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 07:00:21 +0000

When Carrie Culberson vanishes one August morning, her abusive boyfriend, Vincent, is the prime suspect. With no body, and little evidence, can they still convict Vincent Doan? Find out on the season finale of Mysteries of The Ohio Valley.Thanks for supporting our show!Patreon.com/OhioValleyIG: OhioValleyMysteriesLeave a 5 star review to get us to a second season!SOURCES:http://www.findcarrieculberson.com/https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Carrie_Culbersonhttps://www.fox19.com/2019/02/01/family-carrie-culberson-continues-search-her-decades-after-convicted-killer-imprisoned/http://charleyproject.org/case/clarissa-ann-culberson

S1E7: The East End Ghouls of Parkersburg, WV

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:00:10 +0000

Shortly after midnight on an island in West Virginia (you read that right), a group of railroad workers run into something ghastly. Their main naysayer found that sometimes it’s better to let sleeping ghouls lay.Support our show!Patreon.com/OhioValleyIG: OhioValleyMysteriesLeave a 5 star review to get us to a second season!SOURCES: https://americanghoststories.com/mid-west-ghost-stories/ohio/the-east-end-ghouls-historic-parkersburg-west-virginia#:~:text=The%20East%20End%20Ghouls%20Historic%20Parkersburg%2C%20West%20Virginia%2C,a%20private%20empire%20west%20of%20the%20Ohio%20River.http://www.hauntedamericatours.com/ghoststories/EastEndGhoul.php

S1E6: Buckskin Girl

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:00:10 +0000

A mysterious girl is found dead on the side of the road, wrapped in a buckskin cloth. How did authorities and scientists find out who this mystery girl is? And is her killer still on the loose?Support our show!Patreon.com/OhioValleyIG: OhioValleyMysteriesLeave a 5 star review to get us to a second season!SOURCES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Marcia_Kinghttps://abcnews.go.com/US/body-buckskin-girl-found-ohio-1981-identified-arkansas/story?id=54417156https://www.foxnews.com/us/buckskin-girl-identified-after-being-found-dead-in-ohio-37-years-ago

S1E5: Blighted By Nature - The Cornstalk Curse

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 07:00:16 +0000

A curse placed by a dying Native American leader has troubled a small West Virginia for years. Are the deadly events that followed pure circumstance? Or is this land truly blighted by nature?Support our show!Patreon.com/OhioValleyIG: OhioValleyMysteriesLeave a 5 star review to get us to a second season!SOURCES: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/cornstalkhttps://anomalien.com/shawnee-chief-cornstalks-curse/https://thewestvirginiawoman.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/the-curse-of-cornstalk/http://www.dark-stories.com/eng/the_cornstalk_curse.htm

S1E4: Pullin' Stumps - Triple Murder in Eaton, OH

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:00:19 +0000

A triple murder shocks the Dayton, Ohio area. Who are these victims, and how are they connected? Three bodies, one creepy cabin, and zero suspects- can we make any sense of this?Support our show!Patreon.com/OhioValleyIG: OhioValleyMysteriesLeave a 5 star review to get us to a second season!SOURCES: https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/crime--law/cold-case-project-1987-triple-homicide-vexes-preble-county-investigators/y9VBJCCUf3xVEwbCvXLzxJ/ https://murder-preblecounty.blogspot.com/2007/08/consolidated-road-triple-homicide.html

S1E3: In With A Rough Crowd - Erica Lee Fraysure

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:00:13 +0000

When a high schooler goes missing in a small Northern Kentucky town, gossip spreads, but leads aren’t found. Did she vanish without a trace? Or does someone know more than they’re leading on?Support our show!Patreon.com/OhioValleyIG: OhioValleyMysteriesLeave a 5 star review to get us to a second season!SOURCES: http://charleyproject.org/case/erica-lee-fraysurehttps://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/kentucky-community-still-fearful-20-years-after-erica-fraysure-disappears-n812836https://www.wcpo.com/news/insider/i-team-unsolved-20-years-later-classmates-say-erica-fraysures-disappearance-ruined-their-livesThanks to the Stolen Lives true crime podcast for supporting our show!

S1E2: The Legend of Bixby Cave - Anna Bixby

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:00:20 +0000

Anna Bixby’s life is one shrouded in mystery. Her story includes her scientific achievements, her abusive second-husband, and a legendary buried treasure on the banks of the Ohio.Support our show!Patreon.com/OhioValleyIG: OhioValleyMysteriesLeave a 5 star review to get us to a second season!SOURCES:https://thesouthern.com/progress/section3/anna-bixby-the-story-the-woman-the-legend/article_ed10006c-f996-11e0-8bf2-001cc4c03286.htmlhttps://www.hauntedillinois.com/realhauntedplaces/anna-bixby-cave.phphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Pierce_Hobbs_Bixby

S1E1: CHEAPER, BUT WILL DO - Bill & Dorothy Wacker

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Wed, 9 Sep 2020 10:00:05 +0000

When a “normal” Ohio couple experiences a number of seemingly harmless break ins, they feel as if someone is playing a silly prank - until the pranks take a sinister turn.Support our show!Patreon.com/OhioValleyIG: OhioValleyMysteriesLeave a 5 star review to get us to a second season!SOURCES:https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2020/01/the-phantom-stalker-of-bill-and-dorothy-wacker/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31biGDnT_4ghttps://www.bing.com/search?q=bill+and+dorothy+wacker&cvid=8c7c25d704da4e049b1913d0d5b63dcf&pglt=43&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=BSJO

Trailer: Into The Valley

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 3 Sep 2020 03:30:49 +0000

The banks of the Ohio River keep secrets and stories that often get overlooked- but not any more. Join Nate and Devin as they dive into the dark, strange, and sometimes unexplainable happenings from Pittsburgh to Paducah, and beyond. These are the Mysteries of The Ohio Valley.Support our show!Patreon.com/OhioValleyIG: OhioValleyMysteriesLeave a 5 star review to get us to a second season!