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Each week Ohio Mysteries explores unsolved murders, lost shipwrecks, local legends and more! https://www.ohiomysteries.com. https://www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries https://www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries https://www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio

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Ohio Mysteries

Hello and Welcome 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.

Tonight's episode we take a look at the first woman to be executed in the state of Ohio, Anna Marie Hahn. The press would label her the Blond Borgia and Arsenic Annie. She was born in Germany and come to Cincinnati around 1929 to join a relative in the Over the Rhine neighborhood. 

What follows is a tale of scandal, arson, gambling, poisoning murder and more. 

Her story is a wild tale which ultimately lead her to a date with old sparky.

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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OM Backroads: Ep. 113. "Arsenic Annie", the first woman serial killer to be put to death in Ohio's electric chair.

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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OM Backroads: Ep. 112. Son of Ohio's Urban Legends: Giants, Wollyburgers, Lions on the loose and more!

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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OM Backroads: Ep. 111. The origins of the Cleveland Mafia.

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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OM Backroads: Ep. 110. Weird UFO stories with Ohio ties

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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UNRESOLVED Ep. 12: Richard Wright

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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OM Backroads: Ep. 109. Civil War Generals from Ohio

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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OM Backroads: Ep. 108: The Disappearance of Danny Violette and our interview with Steve from Great Lakes True Crime

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.

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OM Backroads: Ep. 107. The Rise and Fall of the Society of the Banana: How one Ohio man took down Americas first criminal empire

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.

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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OM Backroads: Ep. 106.Laffin Sal and the Echoes of the Midway

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.

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.

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OM Backroads: Ep. 113. "Arsenic Annie", the first woman serial killer to be put to death in Ohio's electric chair.

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