Mysteries of The Ohio Valley

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&qid=1725423831&sprefix=turkeyfoot%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1

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!

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!NateLicensing and SoundsThunder RumblingBy Motion AudioFootsteps OutdoorsBy Audio PlanetOld Creaky Rusty DoorBy Asak SFXCoinsBy EquilibrioWalkingBy BeisonFlashlight ClicksBy Sound CreatorPersistance HuntingBy MW_Drum_StudioWalkie TalkieBy GarnaVutkaWalkie TalkieBy WARP EFXMetal ScreechBy Audio PlanetMetal Wheels SpinningBy Home and Explorer

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_ibNlgZmvpY8L9nngyD3MaAjX1EALw_wcBSourced AudioBugle - Racetrack Call And Reveille By LaravichHorse Race By tuttkileTV Broadcast Logo By boomerVegas On Fire By ROVADORTrip To VegasBy DPmusicBroadcast News By SnowMusicStudio

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

Nate discusses the disappearance and then discovery of Beth Lynn Barr.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilkinsburg,_Pennsylvaniahttps://www.tumblr.com/clairvoyancethestrange/94928780470/the-dark-history-of-johnson-road-novemberhttps://www.wpxi.com/news/investigates/cold-case-disappearance-six-year-old-girl/QM23JFFJIVGYLOUULJYBWJVBNQ/https://whokilledbethbarr.wordpress.com

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.htmlhttps://uncovered.com/cases/roberta-elamhttps://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/5-of-west-virginias-most-disturbing-unsolved-mysteries/

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 MapsUnsolved Cases: Brenda Lee Ritter Raped, Strangled in South Strabane | Baldwin, PA PatchObserver-Reporter - Google News Archive SearchWas 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 STRABANE TOWNSHIP - WASHINGTON COUNTY - $5000 REWARD!! | Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers (crimewatchpa.com)Brenda Lee Ritter & The Washington Strangler - YouTubeCindy Goff Blog: Unsolved Murders 1976-1977 #3-Washington PA

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

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.htmlhttps://archive.triblive.com/news/mid-mon-valley-duo-to-stand-trial-in-mary-irene-gencys-1977-murder/https://archive.triblive.com/news/charleroi-man-gets-2-4-years-for-role-in-34-year-old-murder/https://apnews.com/article/ef02e7e70c274449b8c5e16603446d33https://inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov/#/

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_Surratthttps://www.timesonline.com/story/news/2021/06/02/four-cold-cases-solved-serial-killer-edward-surratt-confesses-killing-six-pa/7514192002/

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.

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-hcb6cbfd079https://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-to-solve-30-year-old-slaying/

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 - YouTubeCOLD 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's Opinion - YouTube

Nate gets into another spooky story from the valley! Enjoy!Sounds used (Licensing stuff)Halloween Monster Whoosh By Crester StudioAppalachia By Steve BuzzellHouse Of Horror By Jello

Nate discusses turkey bowls with a belly full of food. Happy Thanksgiving!

Nate discusses the murder of Sister Roberta Elam. Sources: https://darkmatter69.blogspot.com/2020/01/who-killed-west-virginia-nun-roberta.htmlhttps://uncovered.com/cases/roberta-elamhttps://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/5-of-west-virginias-most-disturbing-unsolved-mysteries/

Nate gets political (not) as he digs into some presidential history on this election week episode!

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

Nate harkens back to the clown craze that took place in 2016, along with the story of Sprinkles.

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.

Nate digs into the archives for this one! Enjoy!!

Nate gives you a quick scary story about Bigfoot. Enjoy!Sounds used (with permissions through MotionArray's Licensing)Halloween Monster Whoosh By Crester StudioEpic Monster Growls By WoozleCampfire Crackles By Katya MorrisA Road Through The Wolf Valley By Alexey MaximovMove In Retro Style By Awesome MusicWind Gusts Through Trees By Archers SoundsSiamang Monkeys By ProphesierCamera Flash Light Transition By BANTTime Is Running Out By PB&J

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 FTUSMonster Laugh By Motion AudioHorror Suspense Atmospheres By EchoVerseCrowd Negative Reactions By ProphesierDancing In Paris By Mellowstu Halloween Monster Whoosh By Crester Studio

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

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

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 | CNNEscaped 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 (cbsnews.com)

All aboard! Nate discusses some of the history about steamboats in the Ohio Valley.

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

From Goetta to Scrapple, the Ohio Valley loves them some pork. Nate dives into this industry on this Histories of The Ohio Valley episode.

Nate tells you about Left on Dead! Go check out John and Jamie's new show whereever you listen to podcasts.

We're hitting close to home on this episode with covering the mystery of Brooke Farthing. Let's keep her memory aflame and look into her more. https://uncovered.com/cases/brookelyn-farthing https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/community-marks-ten-years-since-brookelyn-farthings-disappearance https://www.findbrookefarthing.com/brookes-story/ https://www.nolangroupmedia.com/berea_citizen/berea-man-charged-with-sex-crimes-found-dead-saturday/article_f01799dc-df60-11ea-a76f-9b162878d694.html http://kool.corrections.ky.gov/KOOL/Details/473767 https://www.lex18.com/news/lex-18-investigates/farthings-mom-has-questions-for-man-arrested-on-unrelated-charges

With baseball in full swing, football around the corner, and Nate being back in America - he figured it was a good time to teach everyone that we have the Ohio Valley to thank for both professional baseball and football.

Nate discusses Utopia, Ohio's jagged and sad history. Thanks to Steve Barber of the Cubicle Chat and Armchair Booking Wrestling Podcast for assisting with the "Boots on the Ground" research!Sources:https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/untangled-with-josh-robin/2019/04/26/what-happened-to-utopia--oh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utopia,_Ohio https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11893

After some spirited (get it?) conversations at his favorite Parisian bar, Nate dives into some sister cities of places in the Ohio Valley. Enjoy!

Nate celebrates a birthday and keeps on with the ghost tour of Summer 2023.Weird Pennsylvania (weirdus.com)Blue Myst Road: A Film About Pittsburgh Urban Legends - YouTubeBlue Mist Road Is The Most Haunted Street In Pittsburgh (onlyinyourstate.com)

Nate digs into the life, times, and pranks of writer and humorist Jim Comstock.Jim Comstock - Wikipediae-WV | Jim Comstock (wvencyclopedia.org)

Nate heads to Erie Pennsyvania to discuss a bridge, a ghost mule, and a cemetary. Links!Gudgeonville Covered Bridge - WikipediaPennsylvania Haunts & History: Gudgeonville Bridge Legend (hauntsandhistory.blogspot.com)Gudgeonville Covered Bridge | Haunted Places | Girard Township, PAStroll Through Erie Cemetery, A Haunted Cemetery In Pennsylvania (onlyinyourstate.com)

Nate digs into the Gnaddenhutten massacre before heading out for vacation. Ciao!

Nate goes to Hell...town, Ohio for today's wild and mystery filled episode.Links!Why Helltown, Ohio More Than Lives Up To Its Name (allthatsinteresting.com)Helltown, Ohio: An Abandoned Town With a Tragic History (thevintagenews.com)Is It Illegal To Go To Helltown Ohio? | Ohio Law (keatingfirmlaw.com)Boston Township, Summit County, Ohio - WikipediaEaston Treaty | The Canadian EncyclopediaFrench and Indian War - WikipediaOur Lady of Sorrows - Wikipedia

Nate discusses real life river pirates on this episode of Mysteries of the Ohio Valley.

When the beans start to get spilled about a small town Ohio woman's love life, choas insues. Has the anonymous author of the infamous Circleville letters been unmasked? - CBS NewsThe Mystery Of The Circleville Letters (factinate.com)Circleville Writer | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom

Nate is back and slightly healthier to take on some fun facts about the Indianapolis 500.Here is the song mentioned in the episode!The Mel-Tones 1945 - Back Home Again in Indiana - YouTube

Sadly, Nate is sick this week and wasn't able to get a new episode out. Good news is: we have one in the can from late 2020. Enjoy!

Hey guys! It's Nate, giving you just a taste of what I've been working on over the last year. If you like what you hear and are interested to hear the rest of Season 1 of Reformation Abroad - be sure to subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Some links to the show are below. Be sure to leave a 5 star review and tell your friends to as well!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../reformation.../id1687436294Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/484FvpWUdqcIxK0jLNQzuj?si=9660b64ddcad47baSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/reformation-abroadAn interview, a shootout, a cleaning, a new friend(?), a liftoff. Welcome to Reformation Abroad.Be sure to like us on Facebook for special behind the scenes conversations about the entire production of the show! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092686299124For information about our fantastic cast, please visit the Reformation Abroad IMDB page:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27820441/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_reformation%2520abrAll sounds not created by Stove Leg Media organically were sampled from Motion Array and are covered under their standard universal license.For more information about the licensed sounds: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3N99UNcRxOFpJcomev6fSvcDPaGSTJa/view?usp=sharing

Nate talks about his experience last week in the Shawnee Forest and why Southern Illinois is called "Little Egypt."

Nate is travelling this week, so he has dug up a gem from the Patreon archives for you to enjoy. See you guys next week!

A very fun Histories of the Ohio Valley episode about the biggest sporting event to take place down the river - the Kentucky Derby. Nate goes through some fun facts about the historic race and gives his pick! Good luck, and I'll see you next week hopefully a smidge richer. 39 Fun Facts About the Kentucky Derby 2023 - What to Know About Derby Day (townandcountrymag.com)

On the morning of July 19th of 2006, Melanie Metheny dropped off her three children at daycare in Belle, West Virginia – just a little south of the state capital in Charleston, but she never returned to pick up her kids. Many clues were found in the search for Melanie, but her whereabouts are still unknown to this day. What happened to this Kanahwa County mother of three? Could foul play have been involved? Join Nate Metz as he dives into this Mystery of the Ohio Valley.https://melaniemetheny.wordpress.com/https://wchstv.com/news/local/cold-case-files-kanawha-county-mother-of-three-melanie-metheny-now-missing-16-yearshttp://www.melanieshope.org/?fbclid=IwAR3W87GEucmEaNiOMfzrbSr94cxpmitY_OIfJtfp6Nifo3dL-Zbw1uCT3vs

Nate dives into the Erie Canal (but not really that'd be wild) on this episode of Histories of the Ohio Valley!Opening of the Erie Canal - This Month in Business History - Research Guides at Library of Congress (loc.gov)