Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads.
In this chilling true-crime episode, we unravel the disturbing story of Matthew Hoffman, the Ohio man whose obsession with trees and leaves hid a far darker secret. When three people vanished from the small town of Mount Vernon in 2010, investigators stumbled upon a nightmarish scene inside Hoffman’s home — walls lined with leaves, strange journals, and a lone survivor.
Join us as we dive deep into Hoffman’s troubled past, the shocking details of his crimes, and the psychological unraveling that led to one of the most bizarre and horrifying cases in modern Ohio history. Featuring expert commentary, case files, and haunting first-hand accounts, this episode explores the twisted mind behind the “Leaf Killer.”
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UNRESOLVED Ep 25: Musa Al Barr
In 1977, Musa Al Barr was hired by the city of Akron to recruit minority candidates to safety fore positions. But his promising career in the civic arena came to an end when someone crawled through his basement window, lured him into the dark cellar, and shot him to death. Was his murder connected to his job? Or troubles in his personal life?
A collaboration between Ohio Mysteries and Akron Beacon Journal.
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OM Backroads: Ep. 89: 3 Ohio Ghostly Tales
Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore 3 ghostly Ohio tales. The first is the story of the murder of Billy Fee along the Ohio River whose ghost reportedly still haunts the area where he was murdered still seeking revenge
The next story is that of Gretchen's lock. A young girl who reportedly passed away in her fathers care and whose body was interred inside the lock her father was working on. As it turns out, well, you will have to listen and find out!
The last story is that of Elizabeth's grave. Her final resting place supposedly moves from the front of the cemetery to the back, in a final desperate attempt to rejoin her husband.
Whether youre a history buff, a paranormal investigator, or just love a good Ohio podcast, this episode invites you to join us and explore this spooky Ohio stories.
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OM Backroads: Ep. 88: Echoes in Time: The iconic Molly Stark Hospital of Louisville, Ohio
Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by our special guest, Maria, as we discuss the iconic tuberculosis hospital Molly Stark of Louisville, Ohio.
In this episode we uncover the fascinating, eerie and often forgotten history of the Molly Stark hospital of Louisville, Ohio. Once a season of hope for patients suffering from tuberculosis and later an elderly care facility it was then abandoned and became a magnet for urban explorers and paranormal enthusiasts.
Its crumbling walls echoed with the stories of the past until it met its fate when a wrecking ball crumbled it to the ground in October in 2025.
Join us as we venture back in time to discuss the hospital's origins in the early 20th century, th many lives it's touched, the myths it's inspired and the local lore that keeps it's memories alive today.
Whether youre a history buff, a paranormal investigator, or just love a good Ohio podcast, this episode invites you to join us and explore this grand Ohio landmark.
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Ep 319: Davis and Norris
A pair of Columbus mysteriesIn this episode, we recall two of Columbus' most stubborn mysteries. The 2019 case of Tyler Davis, who vanished after walking away from his hotel in Columbus after celebrating his wife's birthday. And the 1989 murder of Yvonne Norris, who was murdered by an intruder who set fire to her home in an attempt to destroy the crime scene.www.ohiomysteries.comfeedback@ohiomysteries.comwww.patreon.com/ohiomysterieswww.twitter.com/mysteriesohiowww.facebook.com/ohiomysteriesAdditional music:New Horizon - Aderin; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch
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