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Danger on Delmarva
by Ronda Jefferson
Join me as I explore the darker side of Delaware, the crime, the scandal and even the unpredictable weather and man-made disasters. Yes, there was a Delaware prior to 2020!
Episodes
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Update about what's been going on....
Some info about my identity theft case, theft from my Social Security and next episode ETA. Image credit: viarami - Pixabay Support the Podcast: Paypal Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rondajeffe9 Link to YouTube Music page (formerly Google Podcasts) Danger on Delmarva Pod via…
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Missing from Delmarva - Shaun White and Alyssa Taylor
This episode will cover two missing persons cases that have left their families looking for answers, with one person possibly disappearing because of an ultimate betrayal of a parent, with the other disappearing under odd and unbelievable circumstances. Note: I was able to find a later age...
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Happy Unvalentine's Day
What happens when a husband, scared of losing his wife and partner, books a weekend away at a murder mystery dinner on Valentine's Day? The marriage will go up in flames. Image: https://pixabay.com/users/geralt-9301/ Link to YouTube Music page (formerly Google Podcasts) Danger on Delmarva Pod via...
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Greed is Thicker Than Blood Part 2
In one of the most shocking crimes to hit Delmarva, a hard-working and well-liked woman orchestrated the murder of two men with the help of her daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend. Nothing about this case was simple, with complex timelines, missing men, and horrific discoveries. With the family...
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Greed is Thicker Than Blood
In one of the most shocking crimes to hit Delmarva, a hard-working and well-liked woman orchestrated the murder of two men with the help of her daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend. Nothing about this case was simple, with complex timelines, missing men, and horrific discoveries. With the family...
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Innocence Lost
On a day in October, a 13 year-old lost his life at the hands of his sister’s brother. Questions still remain, not about who committed the crime, but rather about the situations that led to the culmination of the death of a young man. Was the killer tried for the right crime? What, if any, crimes...
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Risk vs. Reward
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Blast After Blast
This episode will cover a tragic event that took place in July of 1954 in Chestertown, MD. This event brought to life the dangers that those who work in manufacturing plants, especially when explosives are involved, face every day. It will also demonstrate why accident investigations are so...
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Duels On Delmarva Pt 3: The Tangier Tragedy
Duels on Delmarva (Part 2 of 3):: The Tangier Tragedy Today we will continue to look at a shooting that took place in 1884 involving Dr James Pitts and Dr Thomas Walter, delving into detail about the trials, verdict and events that happened after the trial. Link to YouTube Music Danger on…
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Duels on Delmarva (Part 2 of 3): The Tangier Tragedy
Episode will continue with some of the tragedies that happened around the pits family from Virginia's Eastern shore. the many family members were held in a steam with a judge, a senator, doctors and lawyers making up the professions of most of the male members of the family. but when rash actions...
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Duels on Delmarva Part1
A debt owed. A debt acknowledged. A sudden death. Pride beyond measure? On March 29, 1978, 2 well-respected men met between 2 stores owned by 2 different brothers in front of their county courthouse, guns drawn, and only one will survive. Today you will hear the story of a man who died way too...
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Freedom at Whose Cost?
Denise Rhudy was killed in December of 1999. She was a mother of 4 who was just going to enjoy some time out with some colleagues, but the planning and actions of 3 men took away her future. But one of those men, while not the one who pulled the trigger, should not have been out amongst other...
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The Weight of the Jury
This episode will cover the murder of Denise Rudy who was killed by Sadiki Garden in December of 1999. His appeal brought up questions of judicial discretion, jury instruction, and the validity of eyewitness identification especially when it's cross-racial identification. As with many cases, we...
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A Family Betrayed: The Murder of Luke Hill
Photo Credit: WMDT Who can we trust with our kids? Surely your sister and her husband, right? Sadly, no, not in the case of Victoria Harman and her son Luke Hill. This is betrayal at its core, with one sister ignoring the needs of her nephew, and that nephew and the rest of of his family paying…
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Punkin Chunkin Tragedies
This episode will look at 2 incidents where people were injured at the famed Punkin Chunkin World Championship held in Bridgeville, Delaware, bringing about questions and liabilities when entertainment events go wrong. Photo Credit - NBC News "How Far Will a Pumpkin Fly?" What is a punkin…
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The Legend of Maggie’s Bridge
The 3rd and final episode of the Spooktober Series will look at the legend of Maggie’s Bridge, a story that took place in “my neck of the woods,” literally, and it was also local author Kelly Lidji’s home. Lose yourself in this spooky tale which is based on the tragic events of a young girl’s…
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Spooktober Ep. 2 -The Ghosts of Accomack
In episode 2 of Spooktober, we will visit Accomack County, VA and explore a haunted lighthouse, relish the beautiful Chincoteague Ponies, which may hold some spirits, a famed pony, and a location we’ve previously visited, the Captain Timothy Hill House. Photo Credit - Google Maps Paypal Buy Me A...
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Spooktober Ep. 1 - The Cat-Man of Wicomico County
In the first episode of Spooktober, we will explore the legend of the Cat-Man of Wicomico County. The legends goes back centuries, with stories being told of a dangerous of a dangerous creature that stalked the woods, but the most famous account comes from 1980 when 4 young people encountered…
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132 Year-Old Cold Case - End of Watch - Charles W. Schultz 1/30/1891
This episode will cover the tragic death of Wilmington Police Officer Charles W Schultz in 1891. The case from the beginning had very few clues and absolutely no evidence to arrest, much less convict, someone of the crime, which was being called and assassination throughout the city and in...
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A Cannon & Gun Battle, Terrible Captains, a Sinking and a Pickup on a Ship’s Deck
This episode will cover the history and legacy of the oldest remaining working skipjack, the Rebecca T. Ruark, including a battle against police that included cannon fire and hundreds of rounds fired, a terrible boss, a sinking, and her most recent damage thanks to a pickup truck. Photo Credit…
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Del-mar-vously Dumb Criminals
This episode will be a collection of short stories of some of the not-so-bright Delmarva criminals, along with a few odd laws from each Delmarva state. Photo Credit: Tumisu on Pixabay Podcast Info: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for…
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The Skipjack Tragedy of 1939
This episode will cover a fast moving nor’easter that swept along the Chesapeake Bay and Choptank River, along with many other arrest of Delmarva. The hardest hit though were the men on the water. With barely any time to prepare, circumstances set upon them and left them fighting for their lives....
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For Lack of Evidence.......
This episode will review the murder of Virginia Sard, the trial and evidence against the accused and a review on whether justice was truly served. I will also touch upon a recent case filed against a Delaware prison about allegedly silencing a prisoner’s freedom of speech and alleged retaliation...
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First Do No Harm Part 2
This episode will discuss healthcare, and the sometimes limited options that some might have. In this and a prior episode, I will cover 3 cases (with a 4th one referenced) where patients went to the hospital and experienced shocking circumstances that unfortunately led to their deaths. This…
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First Do No Harm
This episode will discuss healthcare, and the sometimes limited options that some might have. I will cover 3 cases (with a 4th one referenced) over the next 2 episodes where patients went to the hospital and experienced shocking circumstances that unfortunately led to their deaths. This episode...
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Emma Grace Cole Update; Graduation Mayhem
This episode will have updates pleas in the Emma Grace Cole case as well as more incidents that happened at a local school. Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/WeWontForgetThem/photos/a.1140319805982055/5029261000421230/?type=3 [email protected]…
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Position of Trust, Authority or Supervision
I started to research this case, and found three other cases like it, plus an additional person trying to blackmail the school board, and I ended up going down the rabbit hole. Four people broke a promise - a promise that when you send your kids to school, that all educational professionals will...
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The Year That the Bay Froze Over
This episode will cover the Deep Freeze that hit Delmarva in January of 1977. The Chesapeake Bay FROZE over. To get an overall understanding of the extent of this event, please take a look at the photos linked in the description of the episode. The Bay is around 200 miles long and can range from...
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A Tale of Two Brothers
This episode will cover the 1992 shooting of one brother by another, as well as a threat made against one man in front of his brother. This event could tear a family apart or bring them together and leave one facing criminal charges. [email protected]...
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Why Did a 7 Year-Old Feel So Hopeless?
This episode will cover the absolutely tragic death of 7 year-old Nathan Leppo. What could make a 7 year-old feel that the only way that he could find peace was to end his life? This should not have happened, and his name is almost forgotten. He deserves to be remembered. Photo Credit: Briana…
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Buried Secrets Part 2
Today we will cover the second half of a case in the disappearance of Christine Sheddy. Please listen to the first episode titled Buried Secrets (link here https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-nfkn6-1377a30) This young mother was staying with her “best” friend and disappeared, seemingly into nowhere.…
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Buried Secrets
Today we will cover the first half of a case in the disappearance of Christine Sheddy. This young mother was staying with her “best” friend and disappeared, seemingly into nowhere. Her mother, her biggest champion, never gave up. The search was marred by information found in Christine’s Diary as...
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Danger Waiting on the Tracks
In a time where the world was transitioning from trains and carriages to automobiles, much of the nation still stayed connected by traveling by railroad. On a night in 1909, a combination of foggy weather, miscommunication, and an overcomplicated system led to a tragic crash and 7 men not going...
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The Casual Male Murders - 18 Years Cold
Eighteen years after the double murder of Jessica Watson, 22, and Matthew Macerato, 18, their family and friends are still waiting for their killer to be apprehended. December 26, 2004, the two were finishing their shift at the Casual Male Big & Tall on Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, Delaware....
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Perception Equals Reality
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Our Furry and Scaly Friends (Sometimes)
This episode will be a little different. It will cover the absolutely terrifying death of a man, but questions remain about how he died, and if his four-legged friends (or frenemies?) were involved. I will also go over a couple of updates regarding some other wildlife, as well as take a little…
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Sounds in the Night
This episode will explore the assaults on 2 women 7 years apart. Both women experienced unimaginable trauma. The case also highlights problems with eyewitness testimony as well as showing why it is important to make sure that each lead is followed to ensure that justice is truly served. Photo...
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Rockets Red Glare
October 28, 2014, in what would be the first of two spacecraft incidents to end October, an Antares rocket explodes seconds after launching. Was this an unforeseeable accident or the consequence of a mistake that could have happened more than 40 years earlier? Photo Credit NASA Paypal...
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Chessie - Sea Serpent or Unstoppable Manatee?
This episode will be a little different than most of my other episodes. We'll explore some history, including an absolutely adorable logo, a train concept that was never to be, a supposed sea (or bay) serpent, and a plucky manatee who loves The Chesapeake Bay. Photo - Credit Save the Manatee Club...
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Part 2 - A Child Betrayed
Part 2 This episode will cover the murder of 21 year old Estella Albin in 1904. Mary Ann Powell, a woman described as her foster mother, was accused of the murder. What was her motive? Was her husband involved? Having lived with the family for approximately 7 years, Estela still lived there…
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A Child Betrayed
This episode will cover the murder of 21 year old Estella Albin in 1904. Mary Ann Powell, a woman described as her foster mother, was accused of the murder. What was her motive? Was her husband involved? Having lived with the family for approximately 7 years, Estela still lived there, doing…
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Flight of Indecision
Today's episode will cover the tragic death of a world-renowned surgeon. Dr. Clifford Turen was making a routine flight from Georgia to Delaware to perform surgery. Due to bad weather and a series of what many will consider our poor decisions, the flight ended in tragedy. But the Legacy does live...
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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Renee Holland had just lost her mother, whom she had been taking care of for years.. She felt alone, depressed, and needed something to fill the time. She took a cue from her sister and opened a Facebook account. No one could ever know that such an innocent action could lead to such dire...
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PT. 2 The Murders of Laura and Larry Kujawa by her Daughter - A Story from My Past
Part 2 of this episode This episode will cover a story from my past, of when a little girl that my mother had babysat grew up to kill her mother and stepfather. I played so many afternoons with her until her mother remarried. When my mother hurriedly and anxiously told me one day that a couple…
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PT. 1 The Murders of Laura and Larry Kujawa by her Daughter - A Story from My Past
This episode will cover a story from my past, of when a little girl that my mother had babysat grew up to kill her mother and stepfather. I played so many afternoons with her until her mother remarried. When my mother hurriedly and anxiously told me one day that a couple was killed and that Lisa...
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Trouble in Paradise
Today we'll explore the murder of Tessa van Hart. She was murdered and Chincoteague Virginia, and was a delivery driver for a restaurant that my family and I would visit quite often. I wonder if I'd ever seen her leaving the restaurant with an order, or maybe saw her husband in the restaurant as…
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Teach Our Children Well
This episode will cover the horrible and almost unbelievable death of Amy Joyner-Francis. She went to school one morning but did not come back home. A fight on social media led to her classmates acting out in a violent and concerted way, leading to a rare medical situation that resulted in Amy's...
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Time Passes By
This episode will provide an update to a 44 year-old unidentified person case and review information on 3 other cold cases. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook https://twitter.com/DangeronD?s=09 Danger on Delmarva -...
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Holes in the Sand
Today we will look at the tragic case of Ashely O'Conner, who came to Ocean City, MD with her family to relax and have fun but ended up buried in the sand, with no concrete answers to be had to this day. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for...
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Re-upload with Added Information & Additional Case -Two State Terror
(Also uploaded to Mystifyingly Missing podcast) I will be going back to early in the Danger on Delmarva Podcast to add more information about a case that I covered in episode 3 of that podcast. I have found additional information about the Two State Terror case as well as information about that...
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Join me as I explore the darker side of Delaware, the crime, the scandal and even the unpredictable weather and man-made disasters. Yes, there was a Delaware prior to 2020!
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Ronda Jefferson
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