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Mysteries of The Ohio Valley

Stove Leg Mediawww.spreaker.com
The banks of The Ohio River keep secrets and stories that often get overlooked, but not anymore. Join Nate as he dives into the dark, strange, and sometimes unexplainable happenings from Pittsburgh to Paducah, and beyond. These are the Mysteries of The Ohio Valley.

Episodes

Turkeyfoot - Rick Childers Interview

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&qi...

Sep 04, 202422 minEp. 103

The Forgotten Miner: E3 - Same Shade of Dark

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!

Apr 10, 20248 minEp. 102

The Forgotten Miner: E2 - Into the Mine

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 A...

Feb 28, 20246 minEp. 101

The Forgotten Miner: E1 - The Feature

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_ibNlgZmvpY8L9nn...

Feb 14, 202410 minEp. 100

Century Mark - 100th Episode of MoTOV!

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

Feb 07, 202450 minEp. 99

Wolf in the Night - Beth Lynn Barr

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

Jan 31, 202426 minEp. 98

The Unholy Connection - Roberta Elam and Susan Rush

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...

Jan 24, 202430 minEp. 97

Heavy Rain - Brenda Lee Ritter

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 STRA...

Jan 17, 202419 minEp. 96

The Maroon Cutlass - Debra Capiola

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...

Jan 10, 202417 minEp. 95

The Pregnant Pause - Mary Gency

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:/...

Jan 03, 202434 minEp. 94

Shotgun Killer - Edward Surratt

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/751419...

Dec 27, 202319 minEp. 93

Late for Mass: Susan Rush

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.

Dec 20, 202316 minEp. 92

The Long Road - Barbara Lewis

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-...

Dec 13, 202323 minEp. 91

Devil of Pumpkin Run - Debra Makel

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'...

Dec 06, 202320 minEp. 90

No Sanctuary - Sister Roberta Elam

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/...

Nov 15, 202322 minEp. 87

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

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

Oct 31, 20236 minEp. 85

Stove Leg Feature: Paradigm

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.

Oct 23, 202327 minEp. 83

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

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...

Oct 11, 20235 minEp. 81

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

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

Oct 04, 20235 minEp. 80

Something in the Water - Max Creek Vortex

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...

Sep 27, 202318 minEp. 79

Danelo Cavalcante Update / 2023 Little Brown Jug

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

Sep 20, 202314 minEp. 78

Manhunt - Danelo Cavalcante

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 (...

Sep 13, 202317 minEp. 77

Fire and Rain - Don Decker

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

Aug 30, 202317 minEp. 75
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