Ohio Mysteries

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Ep. 266 - Who killed Peter Becci? Mar 25, 2024

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In 1987, 35-year-old biochemist Peter Becci - who relocated from New York to the Lima, Ohio suburb of Shawnee Township with his family - was murdered in the basement of his home. Police said after failing to get interviews with his estranged wife who quickly moved to Florida, they gave up, saying the case was costing the small department too much money. But a decade ago, a new detective cracked open the old file and tried again, even putting up billboards to remind residents that the case was still unsolved.

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OM Backroads Ep 27: The 1966 Portage County UFO Chase Mar 21, 2024

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Note: This episode previously aired, we return to new episodes next week.

In this episode we explore the UFO chase in Portage County, Ohio in 1966. At 5 a.m. April 17, 1966, two Portage County, Ohio, sheriff deputies on routine patrol stop to investigate an abandoned vehicle down a dark road and are blinded by known craft rising into the sky behind the car.

Deputy Dale Spaur decides to go check it out while his partner stayed behind. They heard a noise sounding like "an overloaded transformer" and illuminated the entire area in brilliant light.

Th craft would lead the pair on an 86-mile chase at speeds of more than 100 mph. From Portage County heading East, the deputies didnt stop until they ran out of gas over the border into Pa. Listen the learn the stunning details of the great UFO Chase of Portage County, Ohio.

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Ep. 265 - The remarkable origins of Ohio city names Mar 18, 2024

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Is Dayton named for a traitor? Why did Cleveland shave a letter off the name of its founder? What made the Roman dictator Cincinnatus worthy of an American city? We look at the origins of the names of Ohio's eight big cities, including Columbus, Toledo, Parma, Canton and Akron. Lots of history and mystery in their stories!

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OM Backroads Ep: 26. Be serious for a second! Meet 2 Ohioans who dominated the checkers and yo-yo worlds! Mar 14, 2024

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Well spring is in the air this week and as we all know, this is the time of year when young men and women's thoughts turned to, you guessed it, yo-yo'ing and the board game checkers. In this gripping episode we check out 2 Ohioians who rose to prominence with the yo-yo and checkers.

Learn about Linda Sengpiel! She was the top female yo-yo player for over four decades during her reign as yo-yo master. This Ohio native had a lifetime of achievements through the mastery of the yo-yo.

Marion Tinsley is considered to be the Michael Jordan of competitive checkers. This Ohio native dominated the sport like no one before him. Learn about long reign as checkers champ.

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Ep. 264 - The White Hurricane Mar 12, 2024

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Great Lakes sailors often talk about the "Witch of November," autumn gales typical for that month that make the final trips of the season dangerous for freighters and other vessels. In November of 1913, the witch did her worst - the most deadly storm in the history of the Great Lakes, pulling 12 ships to the bottom of lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan and Erie and killing more than 250 people. This is the story of what has come to be called "The White Hurricane."

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OM Backroads Ep: 25. All These Actresses From Ohio! Who knew!? Mar 07, 2024

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For well over a century Ohio has supplied the entertainment industry with hundreds of talented and beautiful actresses! This week the Backroads team focuses in on the dozens of Ohio-born actresses who were cast in popular and well-known television series throughout the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and into the present day. It’s an impressive list of ladies! From dramatic acting, to zany comedy, to scene-stealing vixens and show-stopping beauties, these Ohio-born women showcased their talents on TV for decades! Take a walk with us down memory lane to see how many of these actresses and TV shows you recognize and remember!

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Ep. 263 - The Great Flood of 1913 Mar 02, 2024

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On Easter Sunday, a storm estimated to be a 1,000-year event floods the state. Not a single river in Ohio is contained within its banks as hundreds lose their lives, tens of thousands of people are made homeless and thousands of bridges and railway trestles are washed away.

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OM Backroads Ep: 24. "You're good, you don't need a prescription for those": The Wild Life and Times of Drug Lord, Dr. Leonard Faymore Feb 29, 2024

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In this episode we discuss the wild life and times of Dr. Leonard Faymore. He was a doctor in Elyria, Ohio who assisted in starting a drug rehab clinic but it quickly went wrong. Faymore quickly developed a reputation as a drug dealer rather than a rehab clinic. Addicts would line up at 4am to get a number to wait in line and the parking lot would devolve into an open drug den. The story gets really crazy when the DEA raid his castle and then the fun begins. Tune in and find out what happens!

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Ep. 262 - Mary Jane VanGilder: Solved! Feb 26, 2024

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During World War II, West Virginia mother of five - Mary Jane VanGilder - left her children and abusive husband and took a job at an army depot in Shelby, Ohio. She stayed in touch with her family for a year or so, then vanished from their lives. For more than 80 years, her children - and then her grandchildren - searched for her. That mystery was solved when Shelby Det. Adam Turner took on the case and spent five years exhuming bodies and writing letters until he finally got an answer.

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OM Backroads Ep:23. Ohio's Greatest Hits! World Famous Songs With Ohio Ties! Feb 22, 2024

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There is no doubt you know these songs! They are among the most popular in the world! They have stood the test of time by still being relevant today, even though they are decades old. You might still sing along to them when you hear them on your playlists, the radio, the TV, or perhaps at a popular hot spot in town! You may have even sung a verse or two during the holiday season! What you might not know is that these classic songs all have connections to the great state of Ohio! They were written and/or recorded by native Ohioans! So “tune in” to this week’s episode and enjoy the history of these songs and Ohio’s contributions to the music world!

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