A Gang of Roughs and Their Bloody Work
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04/12/23 • 53 min
On the 3rd of October 1879, at the fair grounds in Wooster, Ohio a man, John Tormie was murdered. John and his brother-in-law, Martin, were leaving the fair grounds when they were attacked by a crowd of roughs, about 6 to 8 men. Tormie was beaten over the head with a club, then stabbed three times in his back. This case take quite a turn when the trial begins and the infuriated crowds gather, determined to see the four men identified hung.
This story is has a lot of players and the details are grim, so younger listeners, beware!
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Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com to learn MORE about me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator and my business.
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected] - I have some GREAT specials going on NOW!
And, check out my courses: THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - featuring :
- My introduction to Genealogy Course - THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - which is a 6-week, fully comprehensive certificate course giving you everything from A to Z on how to START your GENEALOGY business!
- DNA & Genetic Genealogy Academy - my NEWEST edition to my self-paced courses features a 29-MODULE, 12-WEEK CERTIFICATE course to help newbies and seasoned Genealogist LEARN about DNA and Genetic Genealogy to level up your business and help your clients FIND their ancestors using traditional genealogy methods -and- DNA methodologies. This course is JAM PACKED with a TON of content to get you no your way to offering DNA services (or just analyzing your OWN DNA results!).
- MINI WORKSHOPS are individual workshops on HOT TOPICS in the genealogy industry to help you keep up!
PLUS, I have several FREEBIES through the LINK above and eBooks for purchase to give you the TOOLS to succeed within your own GENEALOGY business!
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
On the 3rd of October 1879, at the fair grounds in Wooster, Ohio a man, John Tormie was murdered. John and his brother-in-law, Martin, were leaving the fair grounds when they were attacked by a crowd of roughs, about 6 to 8 men. Tormie was beaten over the head with a club, then stabbed three times in his back. This case take quite a turn when the trial begins and the infuriated crowds gather, determined to see the four men identified hung.
This story is has a lot of players and the details are grim, so younger listeners, beware!
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Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com to learn MORE about me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator and my business.
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected] - I have some GREAT specials going on NOW!
And, check out my courses: THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - featuring :
- My introduction to Genealogy Course - THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - which is a 6-week, fully comprehensive certificate course giving you everything from A to Z on how to START your GENEALOGY business!
- DNA & Genetic Genealogy Academy - my NEWEST edition to my self-paced courses features a 29-MODULE, 12-WEEK CERTIFICATE course to help newbies and seasoned Genealogist LEARN about DNA and Genetic Genealogy to level up your business and help your clients FIND their ancestors using traditional genealogy methods -and- DNA methodologies. This course is JAM PACKED with a TON of content to get you no your way to offering DNA services (or just analyzing your OWN DNA results!).
- MINI WORKSHOPS are individual workshops on HOT TOPICS in the genealogy industry to help you keep up!
PLUS, I have several FREEBIES through the LINK above and eBooks for purchase to give you the TOOLS to succeed within your own GENEALOGY business!
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
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PART TWO – Double Murder Near Wauseon – of the Williams Family
We continue with the trial of Wesley Johnson, the murderer of George Williams and his wife, Isabella Williams, hearing his account of what happened, witness accounts, as well as learning the details of his execution. Buckle up, this case is not for the weak, as it has twist and turns of a twisted individual with little to no remorse for his actions.
Join me in the conclusion of the Double Murder Near Wauseon.
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Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected]
Grab a SEAT in my fully comprehensive 6-week, self-paced certificate course:
THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
Next Episode
The Murder of Bertha Moore | A Story of Self Defense
Our first story takes place is Toledo, Ohio when a negro man, William Hibbett is arraigned in court for murdering Bertha Moore, a white woman, and William names his alleged accomplice, Harry Brown. The case takes an interesting turn, as Hibbett is arraigned, but Harry Brown is convicted and awaiting electrocution.
Our second story also takes place in Toledo, Ohio in 1909 surrounded by the murder of Hugh Christy by the hand of Frank McHugh, a fighter who claims Mr. Christy threatened him causing him to protect himself in self-defense.
I choose some lighter crime for tonight’s episode after our two-part graphic case that I am sure still has some of us reeling, me for one!
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Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected]
Grab a SEAT in my fully comprehensive 6-week, self-paced certificate course:
THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
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