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Each week Paula and Stephen explore 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

In 1977, Musa Al Barr was hired by the city of Akron to recruit minority candidates to safety fore positions. But his promising career in the civic arena came to an end when someone crawled through his basement window, lured him into the dark cellar, and shot him to death. Was his murder connected to his job? Or troubles in his personal life?

A collaboration between Ohio Mysteries and Akron Beacon Journal.
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UNRESOLVED Ep 25: Musa Al Barr

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore 3 ghostly Ohio tales. The first is the story of the murder of Billy Fee along the Ohio River whose ghost reportedly still haunts the area where he was murdered still seeking revenge 

The next story is that of Gretchen's lock. A young girl who reportedly passed away in her fathers care and whose body was interred inside the lock her father was working on. As it turns out, well, you will have to listen and find out!

The last story is that of Elizabeth's grave. Her final resting place supposedly moves from the front of the cemetery to the back, in a final desperate attempt to rejoin her husband. 

Whether youre a history buff, a paranormal investigator, or just love a good Ohio podcast, this episode invites you to join us and explore this spooky Ohio stories.

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OM Backroads: Ep. 89: 3 Ohio Ghostly Tales

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by our special guest, Maria, as we discuss the iconic tuberculosis hospital Molly Stark of Louisville, Ohio.

In this episode we uncover the fascinating, eerie and often forgotten history of the Molly Stark hospital of Louisville, Ohio. Once a season of hope for patients suffering from tuberculosis and later an elderly care facility it was then abandoned and became a magnet for urban explorers and paranormal enthusiasts.

Its crumbling walls echoed with the stories of the past until it met its fate when a wrecking ball crumbled it to the ground in October in 2025.

Join us as we venture back in time to discuss the hospital's origins in the early 20th century, th many lives it's touched, the myths it's inspired and the local lore that keeps it's memories alive today. 

Whether youre a history buff, a paranormal investigator, or just love a good Ohio podcast, this episode invites you to join us and explore this grand Ohio landmark.

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OM Backroads: Ep. 88: Echoes in Time: The iconic Molly Stark Hospital of Louisville, Ohio

A pair of Columbus mysteriesIn this episode, we recall two of Columbus' most stubborn mysteries. The 2019 case of Tyler Davis, who vanished after walking away from his hotel in Columbus after celebrating his wife's birthday. And the 1989 murder of Yvonne Norris, who was murdered by an intruder who set fire to her home in an attempt to destroy the crime scene.www.ohiomysteries.comfeedback@ohiomysteries.comwww.patreon.com/ohiomysterieswww.twitter.com/mysteriesohiowww.facebook.com/ohiomysteriesAdditional music:New Horizon - Aderin; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch
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Ep 319: Davis and Norris

In this episode, we share two mysteries in Lorain County. The 1991 murder of 17-yer-old Angela Ayala in her own Sheffield Lake Bedroom. And the 2010 disappearance of Darla Kustra, who vanished with the exception of her severed foot.
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Ep: 318: A pair of Lorain County mysteries

1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic was in her home in the comfortable Cleveland suburb of Bay Village when the phone rang. A man introduced himself as her mother's co-worker, and asked for her help in picking out a gift to celebrate her mother's promotion. Amy agreed. Friends who walked her to the shopping center on the appointed day were the last to see her alive as she calmly walked away with the stranger. Her body would be found three months later.
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Rewind: The search for Amy Mihaljevic's killer (Ep 28) with James Renner

In 1931, the Lucas County coroner ruled that 11-year-old Eddie Baginski accidentally drowned in a local creek. In 1934, a pivotal strike at the Electric Auto-Lite plant near downtown led to two deaths when Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire. Two completely unrelated tragedies - until a local man tried to claim he was twice a murderer.www.ohiomysteries.comfeedback@ohiomysteries.comwww.patreon.com/ohiomysterieswww.twitter.com/mysteriesohiowww.facebook.com/ohiomysteriesAdditional music:New Horizon - Aderin; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch
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Ep 317: A tangled Toledo mystery

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore the strange disappearance of Wade Tackett, a 17 year old from Hillsboro, Ohio who ventured out to Alaska to work for the summer. Wade and a friend decided to take a trip in a small boat and only the friend would return. What happened next is a crazy story of Alaska legends, politicians, psychics, presidents, Oprah Winfrey and more.

Join us for an episode with twists and turns and little answers. 

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OM Backroads Ep:87: Vanished in Alaska, the wild tale of Wade Tackett

Bremen was a Michigan insurance salesman who loved sneaking into professional sports events and pretending to be an athlete, official, and once even as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Twice, he brought his antics to Ohio, posing as a golfer when Toledo hosted the US Open, and again as an NBA All-Star at a game held at the Richfield Coliseum in Summit County.www.ohiomysteries.comfeedback@ohiomysteries.comwww.patreon.com/ohiomysterieswww.twitter.com/mysteriesohiowww.facebook.com/ohiomysteriesAdditional music:New Horizon - Aderin; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch
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Ep 316: Barry Bremen, the Great Imposter, comes to Ohio

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by author RC Durkee. She has written the acclaimed book, Rum Run, an entertaining dive into the wild tales of Rum Running on Lake Erie. RC talks about how Rum Running got started, the wild chases, stolen liquor, the enormous of money to be made. the Purple Gang's involvement and much more. It's a fascinating story and not to be missed. 

RC Durkee teaches a course on rum running:

September 16-October 7, 2025Lake Erie ProhibitionBaldwin Wallace U ILR CourseTuesdays at 10:15 a.m.at Old Oak Center Community RoomSouthwest General, Middleburgh HeightsRegistration begins August 17, 2025 Information and registration at www.ilrbw.org​

She also had a free talk coming soon: 

August 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.Lake Erie ProhibitionCuyahoga County Public Library, Berea Branch7 Berea Commons, Berea, OH 44017OPEN TO PUBLIC

You can find her book at: https://www.amazon.com/Rum-Run-R-C-Durkee/dp/1937327558/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1415374151&sr=1-1&keywords=moonshine+cove+publishing+-+Rum+Run

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Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA
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OM Backroads Ep:85: Lake Erie Rum Runners versus the Coast Guard during Prohibition. Our interview with author RC Durkee

An Ohio Mysteries/Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com crossover​ ​ In the summer of 1979, 19-year-old Ricky Beard and 17-year-old Mary Leonard, teen sweethearts from Akron's North HIll neighborhood went on a date to a drive-in movie. They left early, telling friends they needed to be home in time for curfew. But Ricky and Mary are never seen by their loved ones again.​ ​ For six years, police, private investigators, friends and family search for the couple, chasing down leads and following tips that ranged from Ricky and Mary being alive and well and living in another state, to having been murdered and buried near the banks of a river.​ ​ Find photos, maps, timelines, links, videos and more at ohiomysteries.com and ohio.com.​ feedback@ohiomysteries.com Additional material available in the print edition of the Akron Beacon Journal on Aug. 24, 25 and 26, 2019.​ ​ www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries​ www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio​ www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries​ ​ Music (Licensed under Creative Commons.)​ ​ Track: Wasteland​ Artist: Ross Bugden.​ https://youtu.be/5eAalHA1bAc​ ​ Track: Woods​ Artist: Federico Fabbiano​ Music provided by Oak Studios​ https://youtu.be/eAiAlg22gqQ​ ​ Track: Acoustic/Folk Instrumental​ Artist: Hyde​ Music promoted by Audio Library​ https://youtu.be/YKdXVnaHfo8​ ​ Track: Cinematic piano​ Artist: AShamaluevMusic​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sq5Y2HzF1c​ ​ Track: Acoustic Guitar 1​ Artist: Audionautix​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apLWP1uLuz8​
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(1/3) Elusive Justice: The story of Ricky Beard and Mary Leonard. Part 1 - Missing

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