After years of abuse, a Newcomerstown woman took the law into her own hands. Content warning: The following story contains references to domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or violence and need help, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Willa May Kennedy (1909-?), born in Nashville, Tennessee moved to Ohio with her parents.Continue reading “Death Ends a Family Quarrel: The Ware Case of 1928”
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From Argument to Amputation: The Mishler Case of 1945
An inheritance dispute led to a shotgun blast that shattered an Ohio family. Content warning: The following story contains references to domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or violence and need help, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Howard (1909-1987) and Olive Viola Horn Mishler (1910-1964) lived a seemingly ordinary life near Gilmore,Continue reading “From Argument to Amputation: The Mishler Case of 1945”
The Widow’s Story: The Death of Cloyce D. Jones, Part One
The suspicious death of a railroad laborer in Uhrichsville in 1929 sent shock waves through his close-knit neighborhood. Content warning: This post contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Click here for resources toContinue reading “The Widow’s Story: The Death of Cloyce D. Jones, Part One”
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