Danger on Delmarva
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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.
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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 are taken and consequences or not thought of, it can lead to a tragedy that affects not only those directly involved, but their families ...
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 soon, What was the motivation for this death? Would justice be served? Would a killer walk free? Find out in today’s episode.
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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 citizens of his community. His past actions indicated that he was a criminal with violent tendencies, but some people either refused to se...
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 don't know that much about the victim, but she was a mother of four who didn't get to spend Christmas with her children that year, or ev...
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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 the price.
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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.
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What is a punkin chunkin? | HowStuffWorks
2019 Union Pumpkin Catapult Contest
Punkin Chunkin Centrifugal Machine
Going Supersonic | Punkin Chunkin
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 death in a horrific manner.
Information that I have about the Maggie’s Bridge Legend was sourced mostly through word of mouth as part of l...
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.
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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 this unknown being, giving us a written record and the lack of results from an investigation by local authorities.
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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 newspapers. Officer Schultz was well loved and respected, considered fair but firm, and worked another job to provide for his family. This episo...
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.
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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.
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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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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 against the prisoner.
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...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 episode will discuss 2 cases where the death of an individual was totally avoidable, and 2 people lost their lives, leaving devastated family...
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 will give an introduction to the specific county that will be discussed, the distance between different hospitals and how that compares t...
This episode will have updates pleas in the Emma Grace Cole case as well as more incidents that happened at a local school.
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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 have your child’s, and the community’s at large, best interest in mind. That’s not always the case though, and here are 4 cases of that ...
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 2.8 to 30 miles wide, so the cold would have been harsh and long lasting to allow it to freeze. This is an event that I am in awe of a...
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