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Get the Free CROSSWORD PUZZLE and Free WORD SEARCH For This Episode: https://weirddarkness.com/VoodooMurdersA teenage girl's chilling confession to 35 axe murders in early 1900s Louisiana spiraled into a tangled web of cult rumors, racial panic, paranormal paranoia, and one of the most disturbing true crime mysteries in American history.Get the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: The true story of the voodoo murders… are they proof of the mythical “Church of Sacrifice?” *** A man picks up a ghostly hitchhiker. *** For years, the residents of Circleville, Ohio were plagued by messages that revealed their darkest secrets. Who was writing the letters – and how did they know about the skeletons in people's closets? *** If you drive through Hecker Pass in California, don't be surprised if you see a bloody girl in a frilly white dress waiting for you. *** In a wooded area just south of San Antonio, lies a nondescript railroad crossing. Legend has it several children died on the tracks – but did that really happen? *** Poveglia Island – some considered it a place of hell hundreds of years ago. And some still do today. *** And the history, hauntings (and hoax) of the original “most haunted house in America”.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:50.078 = Show Open00:03:49.235 = The “Voodoo Murders” of Clementine Barnabet00:19:01.913 = Thumbing For a Hitch00:20:59.743 = The Sinister Mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer00:26:30.661 = The Angry Ghost of Hecker Pass00:29:40.627 = Ghost Children Haunt Texas Railroad Crossing00:32:22.989 = Mystery of the Bloody Island Poveglia00:36:55.132 = The House on Ridge Avenue (Congolier Mansion)01:09:32.734 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The VooDoo Murders of Clementine Barnabet” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hqkn5pp“Thumbing For a Hitch” by GhosterCK for YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45bgp999“The Sinister Mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer” by Stephanie Almazan for The Line Up:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45qhanr3“The Angry Ghost of Hecker Pass” from BackpackerVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/t80g1pg8“Ghost Children Haunt Texas Railroad Crossing” from GhostsNGhouls.com (link no longer available)“Mystery Of The Bloody Island Poveglia – A Place Of Hell” from MessageToEagle.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/eikwk53m“The House on Ridge Avenue” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vmrsatuk=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 2019EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/VoodooMurdersTAGS: Clementine Barnabet, Church of Sacrifice, axe murder spree, unsolved murders, voodoo killings, Louisiana true crime, early 1900s murder cases, serial killer confession, occult murders, Human Five Gang, voodoo cult myth, historical murder mystery, West Crowley murders, true crime podcast, vintage crime story, African American history, Lafayette murders, cult crime rumors, Texas axe murders, unsolved serial killings
It's May in Pickaway County, and Jenny and Jenny are back with festival updates, community events, and classic chaos. From Viking adventures and sunburns to mysterious wires and storm doors, they cover everything from Circleville's First Friday and the Mrs. Roper Pub Crawl to local craft shows and birding tours. Plus, what's making them happy this week? Spoiler: it involves shredding, barbershop harmonies, and SNL hot takes. For all the local happenings, visit Pickaway.com!
Ohio Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) sits down with CCV President Aaron Baer and Communications Director Mike Andrews to break down the recently passed House budget and what it actually means for Ohioans like you. From property tax reform to increased education funding, school choice, and abortion reporting, this budget proposal is packed with pro-family policy! Here's a quick look at what we cover:
Two families. Two homes. One haunted by anonymous letters that led to death… the other stalked by a stranger obsessed with “young blood.”Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Two stories of people living ordinary lives being terrorized by threatening, creepy letters in the mail. We'll begin in 1976 in Circleville, Ohio. Then I'll share a more modern story where a New Jersey family moves into a home and is terrorized for years by mail through 2017.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Lead-In00:01:51.202 = Show Open00:03:06.693 = The Circleville Letters00:14:30.627 = The Westfield Watcher00:42:39.061 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Circleville Letters” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/y8hhhjnr“The Watcher of Westfield” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/yadngrqd=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CirclevilleAndWestfield
Olá, eu sou o Rodolfo Brenner, host do podcast Clube dos Detetives, e esse é o “Crimes Sinistros”: a sua dose semanal de true crime dentro do Relatos do Além. Nesse episódio vocês vão conhecer a história de uma pequena cidade no interior do estado de Ohio, onde um escritor misterioso passou anos mandando cartas anônimas com segredos e ameaças contra os moradores, nesse caso que ficou conhecido como as Cartas de Circleville.• FICHA TÉCNICA:- Roteiro: Rodolfo Brenner- Edição: Rodolfo Brenner- Apresentação: Rodolfo Brenner• REDES DO CLUBE DOS DETETIVES:- Site: http://www.podcastcdd.com.br- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastcdd/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcdd- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastcdd- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastcdd- E-mail: podcastcdd@gmail.com• FONTES: CBS News, Unsolved Mysteries, Historic Mysteries, Times Reporter, Detetive do Sofá, Crime Junkie, The Columbus Dispatch.
In March 1977, Circleville, Ohio residents began receiving mysterious, threatening letters. Over forty years later, the identity of the writer is still unconfirmed. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the mysterious Circleville Letter Writer. Although still unsolved, one primary suspect was a family member of the main letter recipients. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation information An Emash Digital production
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The podcast makes another visit to central Utah. UIAAA Connection #218 – Barry Smith, Director of Athletics – North Sevier High School, is now available. Barry grew up in Circleville, Utah, and is a proud graduate of Piute High School. With a father who balanced life as both a coach and a dairy farmer, he learned the values of hard work and dedication from an early age. A graduate of SouthernUtah University, he has carried those lessons into his career in education and athletics. His advice? Make sure the custodian and secretary are on your side. Please Listen, Learn, and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube!This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcast, iHeartradio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Sticher and YouTube.
Today, we're about to peel back the layers of the Circleville Letters mystery, where every envelope holds a new fear.But who was behind these sinister letters? Share your guesses.Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!
Welcome to Circleville, Ohio! We've found our way back to Craig's favorite state to visit this cool little town. We hope you enjoy our visit!Small Town News--whose headline is it, anyway? @SmallTownNewsImprov
This week, Jenny and Jenny in the Morning welcome the first guests of 2025—Jan Shannon, President of Circleville Sunrise Rotary, and Heidi White, President of Circleville Noon Rotary!Tune in as they share exciting upcoming events for the local community and discuss the impact of Rotary in Circleville. Whether you're curious about what Rotary does or how to get involved, this episode has all the details!About the Show:Jenny and Jenny in the Morning is hosted byJenny Rainey-Agresti and Jenny Rhoads, two Pickaway County enthusiasts who love celebrating local events, businesses, and opportunities.
In 1944, a fire at the Ringling Brothers circus in Hartford, Connecticut became one of the worst tragedies in American history, killing at least 168 people and injuring 700 more. Investigators blamed a carelessly thrown cigarette for igniting the flame that took down the big top. But six years later, all eyes turned to Ohio when a Circleville man confessed to setting the fire as a 15-year-old roustabout with the circus. Was he telling the truth? www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries Additional music: New Horizon - Aderin; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maximum sentence imposed for the shooting death of a corrections officer; Lucas County reports first flu-related death; another public safety director is out in Circleville; some Buckeye football fans are considering pricey tickets for the Rose Bowl.
Get ready to deconstruct holiday cheer with this sensational marathon on *Weekly Spooky*! I'm your host, Enrique Couto, guiding you through a chilling selection of tales expertly remastered to amplify the eerie magic of the season. In this festive edition, join me on a spine-tingling jaunt filled with desperation, darkness, and all the holiday horrors that should never have found their way into the light.We kick off the eerie journey with "Biting Cold," a brutal story of survival against the bitter chill of winter and the lurking terrors it harbors. It follows a nameless man, wounded and trapped in a snowstorm, who wrestles with the chilling question of mortality versus survival. Here, amidst frozen landscapes, our protagonist must confront both the beasts of the wilderness and the demons of his mind, spiraling deeper into a fight for life at the brink of frostbite and despair.Next, we drift into "The Gathering," where a group of students at Black Oaks Academy are forced to confront the shadows of Christmas past as they huddle together amidst a raging blizzard, only to find that the warmth of companionship may not be enough to fend off the terror that dwells within the snow-covered darkness. Clashing personalities reveal buried resentments, and as mysteries unravel, a sinister stranger appears on their doorstep.In "Christmas Rage," we witness the chaos undulating just under the surface of a festive holiday, as mallgoers find themselves at the mercy of an unhinged Santa. The cheer of the season is quickly drowned out by the cries of horror as most are hunted down without mercy. The juxtaposition of holiday glee and gruesome violence will leave you questioning the thin line that separates joy from fear.As the marathon progresses, our thrills continue with "Tiny Christmas, Iowa," where a jaded New Yorker finds herself smack in the middle of a quaint small-town holiday that quickly devolves into a fight for survival against local legends intertwined with real-life terror. This charming facade rapidly crumbles when the cheerful inhabitants reveal themselves to harbor dark secrets, forcing her to confront the nightmarish reality hidden behind the cheery decorations.Next, brace yourself for "Santa Letters," a haunting tale tracing the deadly legacy of a vengeful spirit tied to Christmas letters gone awry, leaving a trail of blood that spans years and shadows the town of Circleville, Ohio. The eerie echo of children's laughter fades to silence as the community learns that the true horror lies not in the tales told, but in the unchecked darkness of our deepest fears.Finally, we reach "The Weather Outside is Frightful," where an unsuspecting blizzard brings more than just a chill to the air. Patrol officers find themselves facing a supernatural threat as the walls between reality and nightmare blend into a harrowing landscape where creatures of the night lurk just beyond their view, and no one is safe from the impending doom.So snuggle up tight, dear listeners, and prepare for the chilling tales we've unraveled just for you. Remember to stay subscribed for even more spine-tingling holiday stories throughout the festive season. You wouldn't want to miss out on the dangers that lurk when the lights dim and the snow swallows the screams, would you? Until next time, may your holiday season be spookily delightful!The Legend of Oopsie Poopsie" is a twisted, darkly comedic horror story about a grotesque, six-foot-tall baby with a bloodied rattle and a tragic, inbred origin. Set in a creepy Adirondack town, it blends absurd humor, chilling suspense, and over-the-top gore as an outsider discovers the horrifying truth behind the town's most infamous legend. Prepare for a story that's equal parts terrifying and hilariously unsettling.Support Us and Get Bonus Shows on Patreon!Contact Us/Submit a Storytwitter.com/WeeklySpookyfacebook.com/WeeklySpookyWeeklySpooky@gmail.comMusic by Ray Mattis http://raymattispresents.bandcamp.comExecutive ProducersRob FieldsMark ShieldsBobbletopia.comProduced by Daniel WilderThis episode is sponsored by HenFlix.com
Nos anos 70, a pequena cidade de Circleville, nos Estados Unidos, começou a ser alvo de diversas cartas escritas por uma pessoa anônima. Elas tinham conteúdos violentos, que ameaçavam a integridade moral dos moradores. Até que o aparecimento de um suspeito totalmente inesperado agitou a investigação. Mas será que as cartas iriam dar uma trégua?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ohio Senate passes transgender bathroom bill; two Circleville police officers fired over sexual misconduct investigation; North Ridgeville school employee arrested for stalking; state lawmaker from the Dayton area wants to reduce the state's sports betting tax.
In 1976, several Circleville, Ohio residents began receiving strange letters detailing personal information about their lives. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Patreon | YouTube | Check out our Website All music and sound by Mannequin Uprising. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/terrortalk/support
In this week's episode I recap the Endurocross Racing in Idaho and the flat track racing in Circleville.
Halloween özel bölümümüzde sizi balkabağı şovlarıyla meşhur bir yere, Ohio'nun Circleville kasabasına götürüyoruz. Yaklaşık 14bin nüfuslu bu küçük yerleşim yerinin gizemli bir ünü daha var, o da bizi 1970'lerin sonuna götürüyor: Mart 1977'de Mary Gillispie adındaki bir kadın isimsiz bir mektup alır. Mektupta özel hayatıyla ilgili pek çok detay vardır. Ancak bu sadece bir başlangıçtır, mektuplar ürpertici bir hızla ve ayrıntılarla dolu halde tüm kasaba halkına gelmeye başlar.
Halloween özel bölümümüzde sizi balkabağı şovlarıyla meşhur bir yere, Ohio'nun Circleville kasabasına götürüyoruz. Yaklaşık 14bin nüfuslu bu küçük yerleşim yerinin gizemli bir ünü daha var, o da bizi 1970'lerin sonuna götürüyor: Mart 1977'de Mary Gillispie adındaki bir kadın isimsiz bir mektup alır. Mektupta özel hayatıyla ilgili pek çok detay vardır. Ancak bu sadece bir başlangıçtır, mektuplar ürpertici bir hızla ve ayrıntılarla dolu halde tüm kasaba halkına gelmeye başlar.
Who sent the Circleville letters? Join Brandon as he tries to figure out this mystery.Email: downtherh@protonmail.com
Who sent the Circleville letters? Join Brandon as he tries to figure out who sent the Circleville letters and why
No nos hacen falta casos sangrientos, terribles, gory y llenos de los peores horrores de la historia juntados en un licuado de plátano con chocomilk y sufrimiento humano. Sin embargo, de vez en cuando nos topamos con una historia que, sin (técnicamente) tener muertos ni salpicaduras de sangre, logra darte una sensación desagradable en el cuerpo. Hoy veremos el caso que probablemente representa de manera más exitosa el dicho “pueblo chico, infierno grande”: las cartas de Circleville. También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast Apóyanos en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Visita nuestra página para ver contenido extra: www.leyendaslegendarias.com Síguenos: https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcast https://twitter.com/leyendaspodcast https://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast #Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No nos hacen falta casos sangrientos, terribles, gory y llenos de los peores horrores de la historia juntados en un licuado de plátano con chocomilk y sufrimiento humano. Sin embargo, de vez en cuando nos topamos con una historia que, sin (técnicamente) tener muertos ni salpicaduras de sangre, logra darte una sensación desagradable en el cuerpo. Hoy veremos el caso que probablemente representa de manera más exitosa el dicho “pueblo chico, infierno grande”: las cartas de Circleville. También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast Apóyanos en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Visita nuestra página para ver contenido extra: www.leyendaslegendarias.com Síguenos: https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcast https://twitter.com/leyendaspodcast https://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast #Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode we are talking about the story of the Circleville Letters where an anonymous letter writer terrorized the town of Circleville, Ohio be sending letters that exposed dark secrets of neighbors and friends. This case is still unsolved today. Our other story takes place in Whales and is about a lady who killed her husband and kept his body in her house for 18 years. No one knew he had died she told everyone in town that he had left her! Don't forget you can find us on Youtube! "Remember curiosity did't kill these two scaredy cats!"Support the Show.Thanks for listening and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @twoscaredycatspodcast
Suspect arrested after a nearly 12-hour standoff with police near Indian Lake; third Circleville police official placed on leave since March; Hamilton may benefit from proposed Amtrak plans; Reds fans no longer need a ticket for games at Great American Ballpark.
In 1976, Circleville, Ohio, was terrorized by anonymous letters revealing personal details about residents' lives, with school bus driver Mary Gillespie as the primary target, accused of an affair with superintendent Gordon Massey. The situation escalated when Mary's husband, Ron, died in a suspicious car accident after receiving a threatening call. In 1983, a booby trap intended for Mary was discovered and linked to her brother-in-law, Paul Freshour, who was convicted of attempted murder despite dubious evidence. Yet, even after Paul's imprisonment, the letters continued, casting doubt on his guilt. Paul maintained his innocence until his death in 2012, but the true identity of the Circleville Letter Writer remains a chilling mystery. https://www.necronomipod.com https://www.patreon.com/necronomipod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A small town in Ohio and their school district were attacked by vicious letters for seemingly no reason. Similar to the Watcher in New Jersey with much more twists and turns. Letters written separately in 1977 then 1982 were specifically targeting a couple tied to the school and then in 1994 letters written to a reporter directly involved with the case. One person was accused, but was never proven true so the case still remains unsolved. The small town in question is Circleville, Ohio and tonight we're discussing The Circleville Letters. We go in detail about the case as well as our theories. 'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise: https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored by: Dietsmoke.com - use promo code DFWTO for 50% off your purchase Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.
This week, broadcaster Julie Adenuga shares an epic crime story which spans the frat houses of America to Parisian marriage proposals, before helping Hannah and Taylor find out what went down in Circleville - which is DEFINITELY a real town.We then hear from a listener whose meaty crime tale will have you firing up the BBQ before the episode is over. For shout outs, invites to watch live zoom records, early access and ad free eps AND MORE, support us on Patreon HERE!Come and see Taylor and Hannah LIVE! -They will be at Ventnor Fringe on 26th and 27th July 2024-At this year's London Podcast Festival, mashing with The Ghost Huns Podcast to bring you Drunk Huns Solving Ghosts-AND tickets are now on sale for their double header Christmas Show at The Brighton Komedia on 16th December 2024All details and ticket links can be found here - Drunk Women Solving Crime - The UK's hit true crime comedy podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1977 a mysterious letter writer turns the town of Circleville Ohio upside down. With threats and secrets the mystery became more and more complicated as death and chaos blew through the town. To this day, the identity of the letter writer is still unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IN THIS EPISODE: The true story of the voodoo murders… are they proof of the mythical “Church of Sacrifice?” *** A man picks up a ghostly hitchhiker. *** For years, the residents of Circleville, Ohio were plagued by messages that revealed their darkest secrets. Who was writing the letters – and how did they know about the skeletons in people's closets? *** If you drive through Hecker Pass in California, don't be surprised if you see a bloody girl in a frilly white dress waiting for you. *** In a wooded area just south of San Antonio, lies a nondescript railroad crossing. Legend has it several children died on the tracks – but did that really happen? *** Poveglia Island – some considered it a place of hell hundreds of years ago. And some still do today. *** And the history, hauntings (and hoax) of the original “most haunted house in America”.YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:04:26.877 = The “Voodoo Murders” of Clementine Barnabet00:19:30.334 = Thumbing For a Hitch00:21:28.569 = The Sinister Mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer00:26:59.184 = The Angry Ghost of Hecker Pass00:30:09.131 = Ghost Children Haunt Texas Railroad Crossing00:32:51.590 = Mystery of the Bloody Island Poveglia00:37:03.867 = The House on Ridge Avenue (Congolier Mansion)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The VooDoo Murders of Clementine Barnabet” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hqkn5pp“Thumbing For a Hitch” by GhosterCK for YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45bgp999“The Sinister Mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer” by Stephanie Almazan for The Line Up:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45qhanr3“The Angry Ghost of Hecker Pass” from BackpackerVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/t80g1pg8“Ghost Children Haunt Texas Railroad Crossing” from GhostsNGhouls.com (link no longer available)“Mystery Of The Bloody Island Poveglia – A Place Of Hell” from MessageToEagle.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/eikwk53m“The House on Ridge Avenue” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vmrsatukWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: August, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/church-of-sacrifice-voodoo-murders/
A town in Ohio is terrorized by a mystery letter writer. When the letters turn into a potential murder and an attempted murder, things are not as they seem. Who was behind these cryptic messages?Follow Tobias:www.singularfortean.comFollow Asherz:linktr.ee/itsasherz
Welcome to Episode 143 of the No Regulars Podcast hosted by Darris Watkins and Korey Pettie. In this episode, Korey talks about how he can take down a T-Rex, the theory of how Neanderthals were our natural predators and the unsolved mystery of the Circleville letters. USE CODE: NOREGULARS to get $20 off your first purchase over $50! https://seatgeek.com/ Follow Our Socials! Twitch: https://twitch.tv/noregulars Patreon: patreon.com/NoRegularsPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noregulars.podcast/ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@noregulars Darris Watkins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__dlw.21/ Korrey Pettie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koreypettie/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-regulars/support
Two stories of people living ordinary lives being terrorized by threatening, creepy letters in the mail. We'll begin in 1976 in Circleville, Ohio. Then I'll share a more modern story where a New Jersey family moves into a home and is terrorized for years by mail through 2017.YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS OR CHAPTERS…00:00.00.000 = Episode Preview00:02:09.024 = Show Open00:03:23.809 = The Circleville Letters00:14:52.762 = The Westfield Watcher00:42:56.796 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Circleville Letters” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/y8hhhjnr“The Watcher of Westfield” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/yadngrqdWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June, 2021CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/circleville-letters-and-westfield-watcher/
This week on The Narrative, Jonathan Butcher of The Heritage Foundation and Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) join CCV President Aaron Baer to discuss the insidious rise of Critical Race Theory and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), especially in higher education institutions. Listen in to learn how DEI disguises an underlying greed for power as a worthy social justice cause. Before the conversation, Aaron, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews cover HB250–a recently passed Ohio bill that does more virtue signaling than resolution of the issue of student cell phone usage at school, and the backlash Harrison Butker is facing for his commencement speech the upheld the high calling we have as believers, the goodness of motherhood, and the necessity of involved fathers. More about Jonathan Butcher Jonathan Butcher is the Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. He is the author of Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth. He co-edited and wrote chapters in The Critical Classroom, discussing the racial prejudice that comes from the application of critical race theory in K-12 schools. Jonathan has researched and testified on education policy around the US, appeared on local and national TV outlets, and been a guest on many radio programs. His commentary has also appeared nationally in places such as the Wall Street Journal, Education Week, National Review Online, Newsweek.com, and Forbes.com. More about Rep. Brian Stewart State Representative Brian Stewart is currently serving his second term representing the 12th Ohio House District. Additionally, Rep. Stewart maintains a successful law practice representing businesses and individuals as the owner of The Law Office of Brian Stewart, LLC in Circleville. Rep. Stewart is also an infantry veteran of the Iraq War and earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge in addition to twice receiving the Army Commendation Medal.
Episode -124 Welcome back to *Take On The World with Host John and Mike*! Today, we're delving into one of Ohio's most perplexing mysteries: the Circleville Letters. Imagine living in a small town where anonymous letters filled with threats and accusations start flooding the community. That's exactly what happened in Circleville during the late 1970s and 1980s. We'll introduce you to the key figures like Mary and Ron Gillispie, who were at the center of this bizarre harassment campaign, and Paul Freshour, the man who was convicted yet always maintained his innocence. Join us as we sift through the layers of this eerie saga. Was Paul Freshour truly the mastermind behind the letters, or was there someone else pulling the strings from the shadows? We'll discuss the chilling booby trap incident, the mysterious death of Ron Gillispie, and the intriguing twists that have kept this case an unsolved enigma. So, settle in and get ready for a wild ride through the haunted mailboxes of Circleville with John and Mike on *Take On The World*! Is there a topic you would like us to cover? Let us know. Drop us a line and tell us all about it at takeontheworld411@gmail.com. We will take on almost any topic with Our Take On the World! To Support the Show - Check out www.coffeebros.com and Use TOTW10 for a discount at checkout. Visit for links to all of our socials. https://linktr.ee/totwpod We are a proud part of the Deluxe Edition Network .... Check out The Other Great Shows on our network at http://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com #TakeOnTheWorld#TheDen#PodcastRecomendation On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4v6bFimpr1SSNg7xmvjBSt YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@totwpod or Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-1178413 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeontheworld/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeontheworld/support
The Davey Award-winning Feels Like Home Podcast is powered by Horizon - Greater Things are Coming! Bringing fiber to the home service in Chillicothe, Circleville, and more new cities coming soon! Call Horizon today to get the fastest, most reliable, and the only 100% fiber-optic Internet service in the area. As always, thanks for listening to Feels Like Home. Send us feedback at feelslikehomepod@gmail.com. Hit that subscribe or follow button on your favorite podcast site and give us a review! Check us out on Linktree for all our socials and other cool things we're doing.Let your friends and fellow podcast listeners know about us. Special thanks to Buzzsprout, our podcast hosting service. Our great friend, Cory Breth, provides the Feels Like Home theme song. Check out his music and merchandise here: https://www.corybrethofficial.com
“You have been watched: Failure to comply and you shall suffer: no one can help: no one can protect you: Obey: Obey:” In 1976, anonymous letters started appearing in mailboxes around Circleville, Ohio. Someone was watching the town's residents. They called themselves the Circleville Writer and claimed to know intimate details about their private lives: secrets they threatened to expose. Investigators tried to find the person responsible, but the letters continued for almost twenty years. Has the culprit finally been identified? Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Durante casi dos décadas, un escritor anónimo de cartas aterrorizó a la ciudad de Circleville, Ohio, enviando cartas amenazadoras que exponían supuestos secretos sobre los residentes de la localidad. Cada mañana los locales abrían sus buzones con miedo de lo que encontrarían o a quién amenazaría el escritor en su siguiente correspondencia, pero siempre era el turno de alguien al leer: "Has sido observado: Incumple y sufrirás: nadie puede ayudarte: nadie puede protegerte: Obedece las órdenes en esta carta” Es así como durante décadas, el escritor de las cartas de Circleville, de una o de otra manera, sabía todos los secretos de los residentes de esta ciudad, y usaba esta información para aterrorizarlos, y hasta el día de hoy, no se sabe quién estaba detrás de estas amenazantes cartas que le destruyeron la vida a muchas personas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Marty and Mike lament the ending of their favorite podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90s, and make an impassioned plea for host Rob Harvilla to come to Chillicothe to sign copies of the book he wrote from the podcast. To avoid all the guys fanboying over Rob's show, start at 19:13. (But don't really.).Issac Steele is our guest this week, and he's started a self-defense small business to teach people of all ages how to defend themselves properly. We love spotlighting local products that return and do great things. He's not only a law enforcement officer in the area but someone passionate about helping people stay safe. We also talk a little about his career in mixed martial arts, which he has placed on hold for now but is still very connected to that world.The Davey Award-winning Feels Like Home Podcast is powered by Horizon - Greater Things are Coming! Bringing fiber to the home service in Chillicothe, Circleville, and more new cities coming soon! Call Horizon today to get the fastest, most reliable, and the only 100% fiber-optic Internet service in the area. As always, thanks for listening to Feels Like Home. Send us feedback at feelslikehomepod@gmail.com. Hit that subscribe or follow button on your favorite podcast site and give us a review! Check us out on Linktree for all our socials and other cool things we're doing.Let your friends and fellow podcast listeners know about us. Special thanks to Buzzsprout, our podcast hosting service. Our great friend, Cory Breth, provides the Feels Like Home theme song. Check out his music and merchandise here: https://www.corybrethofficial.comPowered by Horizon The fastest, most reliable, and the only 100% fiber optic Internet service in the area.
Here we go! In our first episode of March, we delve into Jual Barraza (the wrestler/serial killer). Also, Jen tells us about the bizarre mystery of the Circleville letters.https://allthatsinteresting.com/juana-barrazahttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/circleville-letters-author-unmask/Twisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you!Leave us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/TwistedTeachersWebsite-Twistedteacherspodcast.comLINKTREE :https://linktr.ee/twistedteacherContact us via email: Twistedteachers2@gmail.comInstagram: @twisted__teacher; @inked_educator68; @escaping_educationTik Tok: @inkededucator @escape_educationFacebook: @TwistedTeacherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifersquireroberts
Episode 93 DOE: ID Robert Mullins On November 1st, 1991, hunters in Circleville, Ohio discovered unidentified human remains in a shallow grave near a private farm. Based on the size of the remains, the authorities thought that they belonged to a young woman. They also found evidence that the Doe's head had been moved with some kind of toothed saw, possibly indicating a homicide. After searching for missing women who might be a match for the Doe, police came up empty, and the case went cold. Over the years, various teams and experts worked with the remains, and the DNA gathered from them, and eventually discovered that the Jane Doe they had was actually a John Doe; the victim was a male. Eventually, DNA & genealogy led the authorities to ID the remains as belonging to Robert A. Mullins who was reported missing by his family. He had disappeared in Ohio in late 1988, or early 1989 when he was 21. Now the investigators knew who their victim was, but the search to find out the circumstances of his death, and who was involved, goes on. The case remains an open homicide investigation with the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office. Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Lt. Jonathan Strawser at (740) 474-2176. This Doe finally has his name back; it's Robert Mullins, and this is his story. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription. For all things DNA: ID, visit the show's homepage Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch
Early one chilly morning in March of 1977, Mary Gillespie checked her postbox and found a strange, threatening letter inside - addressed to her. And so began one of the most bizarre incidences ever to befall the town of Circleville... Go to @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or www.unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Very Mysterious & Creepy New Years Episode, Coming Up! Today, we are covering 2 different cases. Both chilling mysteries, both involving unexplained deaths Firstly, we are discussing the creepy case of the Circleville writer. An anonymous person targeted residents in Circleville, Ohio for years. Although someone was convicted, many believe he was falsely imprisoned. Meaning, the real Circleville writer is still out there somewhere... Secondly, we are covering the strange disappearance & death of tech CEO Erin Valenti. After a series of bizarre phone calls with her family while on vacation in California, Erin disappeared. Days later, a passerby made a shocking discovery Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK
Today, we visit Waynesville, Ohio, to explore all the haunts this town offers. Then we venture to the mysterious Witches Tower, where real life mirrors the legend. Lastly, we stop off at Circleville and discuss one of America's strangest unsolved mysteries. The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Available on all podcast platforms! Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nightmare-collective/id1707943952 Spotify https://spotify.link/IPUVpAyWcDb LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@Chris_hAh Zoning Out- https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZLb8oK5uxgK64GL7vUHwK Draft Class- https://open.spotify.com/show/3BEobZXMT1kiPbffV0VT3F Twitter- @Haunted_A_H Instagram- haunted_american_history email- hauntedamericanhistory@gmail.com Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory Want to watch me eat and review it? Talk about ghosts and theme parks? Follow me on TikTok. TikTok- @chris_hah MUSIC Nightmare Machine by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4133-nightmare-machine License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ambiment by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3359-ambiment License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In March 1977, school bus driver Mary Gillespie started receiving threatening letters delivered to her home in Circleville, Ohio. It wasn't long before her husband, Ron Gillespie, also received the letters which accused Mary of having an affair with the local school superintendent, Gordon Massie. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Jessica Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon For all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-266-circleville-letter-writer
Some of y'all may be too young to remember, but in the days before email, getting a handwritten letter in the mail was fun. Somebody had taken the time to write out a message just for you and sent it through time and space. It could be from an old friend, a lost love, or a secret admirer. You couldn't wait to get inside and discover what was so important that it needed to be personally drafted for your eyes only. But when school bus driver Mary Gillispie opened an envelope addressed to her in 1976, she had no idea that it would mark the beginning of a bizarre campaign of terror that would dominate her life for decades. One that would include blackmail, obscenity, harassment, threats against her family, attempted murder, and letter after letter, drafted to disturb in the most intimate ways imaginable. And it wouldn't stop with Mary. The hysteria spread through the sleepy town of Circleville, Ohio like a plague. Secrets were exposed. Threats were made. Sometimes there were toxic powders in the envelopes, too. When the TV show Unsolved Mysteries got involved, they got their very own threatening letter—don't air the episode, or else. Join us for one of the most twisted tales we've ever covered.Sources: Paul Freshour's WordPress: https://circlevilleletters.wordpress.com/ Whatever Remains Podcast: Welcome to Circleville: https://www.whateverremainspodcast.com/circleville Invisible Ships Podcast: https://invisibleshipspodcast.wordpress.com/episodes/ Unsolved Mysteries, Season 7, Epiosde 6 ABC6 News: https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/circleville-police-looking-for-tips-in-unsolved-1980-homicide-of-25-year-old-teacher Mental Floss, Jake Rossen: https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=Awrii5iBXTBlBYgFqTFEDN04;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzUEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1697697282/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fm.imdb.com%2ftitle%2ftt0737542%2f/RK=2/RS=74RxpCcEm_B1s56K9cWTjMtY0n8- CBS News: The Circleville Letter Writer: You've got Hate Mail:https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/pictures/circleville-letters-mail-gallery/Follow us, campers!Patreon (join to get all episodes ad-free, at least a day early, an extra episode a month, and a free sticker!): https://patreon.com/TrueCrimeCampfirehttps://www.truecrimecampfirepod.com/Facebook: True Crime CampfireInstagram: https://gramha.net/profile/truecrimecampfire/19093397079Twitter: @TCCampfire https://twitter.com/TCCampfireEmail: truecrimecampfirepod@gmail.comMERCH! https://true-crime-campfire.myspreadshop.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4251960/advertisement
"I thought whoever this person was, you know, certainly they wouldn't go to the extent of putting a real gun in there just to scare me."For several months, Mary Gillispie had been receiving taunting letters from an unknown writer, the contents of which alleged she'd been having an affair with her boss. These letters evolved over time, ultimately becoming a full-fledged harassment campaign against Mary, her family, and others in their small community of Circleville, Ohio.The harassment had gone on for years, and police were no closer to figuring out the author's identity than they had been when the first letters were received in 1977. But in February of 1983, things took an unexpected turn...Part 2/2Research & writing by Bethany BransonHosting & production by Micheal WhelanLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.meIf you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3266604/advertisement
PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too! Find all of podcasts I host at https://weirddarkness.com/links.IN THIS EPISODE: The true story of the voodoo murders… are they proof of the mythical “Church of Sacrifice?” *** A man picks up a ghostly hitchhiker. *** For years, the residents of Circleville, Ohio were plagued by messages that revealed their darkest secrets. Who was writing the letters – and how did they know about the skeletons in people's closets? *** If you drive through Hecker Pass in California, don't be surprised if you see a bloody girl in a frilly white dress waiting for you. *** In a wooded area just south of San Antonio, lies a nondescript railroad crossing. Legend has it several children died on the tracks – but did that really happen? *** Poveglia Island – some considered it a place of hell hundreds of years ago. And some still do today. *** And the history, hauntings (and hoax) of the original “most haunted house in America”.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The VooDoo Murders of Clementine Barnabet” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hqkn5pp “Thumbing For a Hitch” by GhosterCK for YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45bgp999 “The Sinister Mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer” by Stephanie Almazan for The Line Up:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45qhanr3 “The Angry Ghost of Hecker Pass” from BackpackerVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/t80g1pg8 “Ghost Children Haunt Texas Railroad Crossing” from GhostsNGhouls.com (link no longer available)“Mystery Of The Bloody Island Poveglia – A Place Of Hell” from MessageToEagle.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/eikwk53m “The House on Ridge Avenue” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vmrsatuk Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsors Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicate Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: (COMING SEPT. 30, 2023) https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymag Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors Retro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradio Church of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/16834This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement
"This is your last chance to report him. I know you are a pig and will prove it and shame you out of Ohio. How is your little girl? Will she grow up to be like you?"There are hundreds of cities in the American Midwest just like Circleville, Ohio. But what makes it truly unique, what the town is most well-known for, is a strange letter-writing campaign that spanned two decades and may have left at least one person dead.The story began in March 1977 when the anonymous letter-writer penned a note to Westfall School District superintendent Gordon Massie, urging him to stop propositioning the female bus drivers that worked under him (an allegation that was never proven). In the weeks, months, and years to come, these letters would become much more threatening and broad in scope, seemingly aimed at random figures in the area that earned the author's ire...Part 1/2Research & writing by Bethany BransonHosting & production by Micheal WhelanLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.meIf you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3266604/advertisement