In 1968, 9 guards were taken hostage during a riot at the notorious Ohio Penitentiary.For over 30 hours, their lives were at the mercy of inmates that threatened to burn them alive if their demands were not met. One of those guards was Paul Freshour, the man who would be incarcerated for attempted murder, and accused of being the Circleville Letter Writer.While the 9 guards were rescued, troubling questions remain. What was the real cause of the 1968 riot that ended in bloodshed? And what happened to the one man - Edward Spaulding - who revealed the truth to reporters?Did what caused the riot at Ohio Pen come back to Circleville over a decade later?      

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Episode 6: Half Gallon of Gasoline & 40 Ounces of Lighter Fluid

The night of August 19, 1977, Ron Gillespie gets a call from the Circleville Letter Writer. So enraged by what he hears, he grabs his gun, kisses his daughter goodbye and leaves his home on Brookmiller Road, and is dead less than an hour later.After that night, the Letter Writer sets themselves on a  collision course with the town of CIrcleville to answer for the murder of Ron Gillespie.That's the story, anyways, but what exactly happened that night?  On this episode we look at the evidence in the case and start to piece together what happened  that night on Five Points Pike.

Season 3 Episode 5: Five Points Pike

Your neighbor, co-worker or teacher. Your closest friend or family member.  People you let into your life - day after day, sharing stories, spending time, gaining trust. The person who write hateful letters may not be some readily apparent monster. There's a good chance that they're known to their victims. There's an even better chance they look a lot like someone you trust.On this episode we examine the characteristics of anonymous threateners,  and then take a look at our main characters to see if it sounds like  someone we know in the town of CIrcleville.

Season 3 Episode 4: Ron, Mary, Karen & Paul

Everyone loves a good mystery...And CIrcleville has all the elements to perk the interest of any sleuth.Just look at Unsolved Mysteries, internet articles, reddit boards and...well... a lot of other podcasts. But how much of what we've heard is the truth or just another story? On this episode we lay out the known story of Circleville, the facts as we know them today.We introduce you to the character and events that we'll be digging into in our upcoming episodes, as we start to try and unravel the mystery of this one small town in Ohio.Welcome to Circleville. Remember - what goes around, comes around.Follow us on Twitter @WhateverRemains or online at WhateverRemainsPodcast.com  

Season 3 Episode 3: The known story of Circleville

Martin Yant is a die-hard journalist, private investigator, author and human rights advocate. He's also the man who introduced the story of the Circleville letter writer to true crime fans. Featured in 'Unsolved Mysteries,' Martin Yant has pursued answers about Circleville and whether or not law enforcement found the true identity of the notorious poison pen pal.We're lucky to have him speak with us this season and review our research onto this mystery...Enjoy! 

Interview with Martin Yant - First 3 Letters

Welcome to Circleville, one small town with a lot of secrets and surprises.In this episode we walk through just the first 3 letters send on March 2 to March 4 1977. What we learn turns everything we thought we knew about this story upside-down.And thanks only the first 2 days out of 2 decades...what else could this town have in store for us? Theme music by Group Rhoda// 'Town Called Malice' - Vocals and Guitar by Ed Grabianowski//Voice of the Circleville letter writer: Terence Jenkins.Follow up on Twitter @Whateverremains and support us on Patreon!

WELCOME TO CIRCLEVILLE - Episode 1: The First 3 Letters

In 1977, a small town in Ohio became the target of the the wraith of an anonymous letter writer. This unknown author would terrorize the town of Circleville Ohio for decades, sending thousands of letters accusing the residents of some pretty ugly things, including murder.Were these thousands of letters dark fantasies of fiction, or did the Circleville letter writer really know the town's secrets? Who were they and what did they want to prove?How far were they willing to go to be heard?On this season of Whatever Remains we rip open the story of the Circleville letter writer, - review decades of previously unreleased information from court cases, crime scene reports and interview Martin Yant, the one private investigator who tried to solve this ongoing mystery. Let's figure out who was behind the Circleville letter and what caused them to mail so much malice. Episode 1 coming 10/25/2019.Remember - what goes around, - comes around.Welcome to Circleville.Featuring new season music by Ed Grabianowski 

Welcome to Circleville

Ah, DIA...what is it about you that drives sanity and reason far from the minds of men? Just ask Greg Ericson, the conspiracy theorist who has been bewitched by this dark puzzle. He's not stopping his quest for the truth, even if he has to go through the hordes of hell to get it. Ok, sooooo maybe not "hordes," but just one man, the communications director of DIA, Steven Snyder. But make no mistake, Steve's armed with the most powerful weapon known to the conspiracy theorist. Snark. So who wins this epic battle? Why - we do, dear listeners. Enjoy this - our love letter(s) to that one maybe-not-so-strange-but-sorta- weird airport, Denver International.XO, WR

Bonus! A Love Letter to Denver International Airport

The President of New World Airport Commission versus the one man who dedicated his life to uncovering DIA's secrets. The master artist whose vision foretells the Apocalypse. You can't have a TRULY good conspiracy without a all-powerful shadowy leader hellbent on our destruction and the lone whistle blower risking everything to stop it...ask anyone. If it's not good versus evil, right versus wrong - well...then... what do you have? Under all the conspiracy and strangeness, here's a story of some very different men and their unexpected roles in Denver International Airport.

Denver International Airport: Going Home

Finally!!! And not a moment too soon...! Just when the New World Airport Commission was starting to get the better of us...We have the great opportunity to speak with Joseph Uscinski, an expert on the principles of conspiracy theories and what makes them so attractive to people. Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami, Professor Uscinski studies public opinion and mass media, with a focus on conspiracy theories. He’s the coauthor of 'American Conspiracy Theories', editor of 'Conspiracy Theories and the People Who Believe Them' and has been featured in the Washington Post, Vox, Politico and CNN and now Whatever Remains, but try not to hold that against him. We were very fortunate to have him join us and highly recommend his books: American Conspiracy Theories by Joseph E. Uscinski https://www.amazon.com/dp/0199351813/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_15wRCb7TEY628 www.joeuscinski.com/ Twitter: @Joeuscinski

Denver International Airport: Interview with Professor Joseph Uscinski

This bonus episode is dedicated to Mary Measom, who loved all things Irish, and never failed to remind me of my incredible luck, and to the 'magnificent' Professor Josephine Maltby who is remembered as such by her friends. We are indeed fortunate, and grateful. Cheers, @WhateverRemains

Special Standalone Episode: The Last of The Irish Rover

Embedded in the floor at Denver International Airport is a simple, granite marker. A plaque to commemorate its long overdue completion and give thanks and praise to its many financial contributors. A token that's so commonplace, you'd probably walk right by it. But that one piece of granite, just laying on DIA's floor causes a lot of controversy. More than that, its given flight to the airport's biggest conspiracy theories. On this episode we examine the conspiratorial mindset and DIA's capstone - and the actual history the biggest conspiracies of all - the New World Order. Follow us on Twitter at: @TeamGiantSquid @WhateverRemains whateverremainspodcast.com

Episode 3: The Brave New World of Denver International Airport

Think I'm making all this about Denver International Airport up?! Well I couldn't blame you if you did, - but let's get an expert's opinion - you know. To be safe. Here's John Wenzel, Denver Post reporter to tell us the truth about the airport, its art and a bit about the people that work there. That is... if the definitive expert isn't...in on it. Follow him on Twitter - @johnwenzel, and us @WhateverRemains (He's not. But enjoy anyways - and a special thanks to John for coming on to talk to us!) https://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/31/definitive-guide-to-denver-international-airport-conspiracy-theories/

Episode 2: Interview with John Wenzel - the definitive expert on all things conspiracy & DIA!: Denver International Airport

No one can get REALLY excited about spending time at an airport. Sure, granted - vacations are great, but there's not a lot of laughs to be had in shuffling through an x-ray machine, clutching your pants up, wondering how many bare feet have stepped on this floor before yours... But you can't blame the airport itself. It's not out to make your life miserable. In this mini-series we look at one such airport that supposedly was built to do exactly that. Denver International Airport is host of some of the most outrageous conspiracy theories out there, all just hiding in plain sight. We'll talk to some experts on the subject and dig into what's behind these conspiracies - with the history and art that makes up DIA. And now, settle back and enjoy your flight. We know you have your choice of podcasts, and we thank you for choosing our, here at Whatever Remains.

Episode 1: The Sweetest Grass and Water: Denver International Airport

Coming Soon! Just in time for some holiday travel!

COMING SOON! New Mini-series: Denver International Airport

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