Okie Investigations: A True Crime Podcast

Hello everyone, this is all three episodes of the buried bodies case put together for one listening.  For more information on each story, Join us on our Web Page truecrime.blog where you will see some of the cool things we gathered while researching each show.  This includes a timeline of events, newspaper clippings, court documents, and much more, come and check us out at truecrime.blog and our Facebook page Okie Investigations.  These stories depict violent crimes of all types and may be a trigger for some listeners.  Listener discretion is advised.

Today, Daniel Robinson has been missing for 93 days and it feels like we are nowhere closer to finding any answers. Today we take a look at what's happened so far in the case and what the family is doing to find their loved one.  

It's almost October and we are starting our ghostly stories a little early this year! In this episode, we are telling the bizarre story of Ella Myers.  One that does involve a bit of mystery and folklore.  I want to personally thank the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum for filling in the many blanks in this story.  After I found the original news articles on this story, they were void of much information.  The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum were able to fill in those blanks for me.  They did a live reading of this story on Facebook, and it was very well done.  If you get the chance, check them out at www.pawneebillranch.org/ and their Facebook page at Facebook.com/pawneebillranch (all one word).  They have many events coming up, including a Ghost Stories Candlelight tour in October.  They also recreate the Original Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show every year. 

If you have heard this story before, I will warn you that you have not heard it this way.  This is the story of Ella Myers and the Guthrie Ghost with Blood Red Hands.

In this episode, we are returning to the great state of Oklahoma and to a case that took place just miles from where I live but happened a little over 82 years ago.  We will cover the disappearance of Eudora Cunningham, a beautiful Oklahoma City Socialite whose family was well known in the community.   Her Husband Roger Cunningham believes she left him, other suspect something more sinister is going on.  But before we get started, please subscribe to the podcast if you have not done so already.  This entire production is done entirely by myself. This includes research, writing, recording, editing, graphics, social media, and promotion.  So this one act can help us out quite a bit.  Plus, when we have new episodes, you will be the first to know.  Now, enough self-promotion, let's start this story. 

Welcome back for part three of the buried bodies case. For more information on each story, Join us on our Web Page truecrime.blog where you will see some of the cool things we gathered while researching each show.  This includes a timeline of events, newspaper clippings, court documents, and much more, come and check us out at truecrime.blog and our Facebook page Okie Investigations.  These stories depict violent crimes of all types and may be a trigger for some listeners.  Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome back for part two of the buried bodies case. For more information on each story, Join us on our Web Page truecrime.blog where you will see some of the cool things we gathered while researching each show.  This includes a timeline of events, newspaper clippings, court documents, and much more, come and check us out at truecrime.blog and our Facebook page Okie Investigations.  These stories depict violent crimes of all types and may be a trigger for some listeners.  Listener discretion is advised.

Hello everyone and welcome back to Okie Investigations.  I am very happy to say that after a short few months, we are back on the air and will be better than ever.  We now have our own studio and research office.  I hope you all have been well over the last few months.  I want to thank all of you who have reached out wondering what's been going on.  I’m not the best at replying to those sorts of things but I want you all to know that we’re ok, just been going through a lot of changes here, which resulted in the show's upgrade.

Today we are telling the story of the Buried Bodies Case - Part 1 - The Robert Garrow Story.  In this episode, we are focusing on the victims in the case. 

Just a few formatting changes.  We are no longer going to load the show with advertisements.  We kept these to as few as we could and Anchor has been great with helping us earn enough to pay the overhead of the costs of running this show and the truecrime.blog website.  But, we have some ideas on how to cover those costs down the road, so I thought it would be cool to reward you all with ad-free shows.  If you do hear an advertiser or commercial in this broadcast, it didn't come from us, it probably came from the platform that you are listening from or our platform forced them on.

But enough of that.  If you want to know more about what's going on with the show you can find us on facebook facebook.com/okieinvestigations and on our website truecrime.blog.

This episode contains sensitive topics such as rape, murder, and abduction which may be a trigger for some listeners.  Listener discretion is advised.

We continue to discuss the True Crimes depicted in the book “Celebrated Criminal Cases of America” by Thomas Duke. This will not replace our regular show, it will be released as bonus episodes along with the main show.  With that said, Celebrated Criminal Cases of America is a book in the public domain and is widely thought upon as one of the first true crime storybooks to be published in the US.  

Now, here is the fun part… for me at least.  I am going to do what I can to research these cases.  They range from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s and I will see what I can find.  Did these cases happen as they are told? What was left out of the story? I am eager to find out! For more information on this story, check out our website truecrime.blog

First, the story.  From Celebrated Criminal Cases of America” by Thomas Duke here is... The Sensational Killing of the Prominent Attorney, Alexander Crittenden

In this episode we explore a long forgotten case of the New York Trolley Killings.  Two men are gunned down in a daring robbery.  Now the Mount Vernon police are leading a manhunt for several men who may be involved.  

Make sure to stop by our website truecrime.blog to see the timeline of events, who was involved, photos and much much more.  This entire production is a one man show.  The research, writing, recording, editing and graphics were all created by me, for all of you.  Thank you for listening.  It means the world to me.

The body of George Hill was found burred in the sand.  Missing was the diamonds that he always had pinned to his scarf.  Today we discuss this case featured in Celebrated Criminal Cases of America” by Thomas Duke. This will not replace our regular show, it will be released as bonus episodes along with the main show.  With that said, Celebrated Criminal Cases of America is a book in the public domain and is widely thought upon as one of the first true crime story books to be published in the US.

Now, here is the fun part… for me at least.  I am going to do what I can to research these cases.  They range from the mid 1800’s to early 1900’s and I will see what I can find.  Did these cases happen as they are told? What was left out of the story? I am eager to find out!

Hello and welcome everyone to Okie Investigations, my name is Trevor Shelby.  I’m an Oklahoman who loves to investigate crimes that happened in my state and also all across the United States.  Today we are telling the story of the Hitchhike Slayers who made their way through Oklahoma almost 78 years ago today.  

But first, if you are a first time listener, to experience this podcast to its finest, hit that subscribe button so when we have new episodes, you will be the first to know.  Then, head on over to our facebook page. Here we can all discuss the case together and perhaps come up with our own theories on the many cases that will  be featured on this show.  You can find us at Facebook.com/okieinvestigations

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss the murder of Ralph Hubbard.  He was a simple man who loved his family, and authorities believed that those closest to him were responsible for his death. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

But first, if you are a first time listener, to experience this podcast to its finest, hit that subscribe button so when we have new episodes, you will be the first to know.  Then, head on over to our YouTube page “Forgotten True Crime”. Here you can watch our episodes packed with videos, pictures, documents and lots of the research that goes into making this podcast. Here we can discuss the case together and perhaps come up with our own theories on the many cases that will  be featured on this show.  Linktree is in the description.

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This week we are taking the week off.  We had a death in the family and I have not been able to focus like I would like to.  So this week we are going to  re-feature one of my favorite episodes.  I hope you all enjoy and understand.  I will see you next week. 

Today we are going over 90 years in the past to November of 1929 where the town of Utica, Oklahoma is experiencing some odd deaths in a short amount of time.  The Small town gossip has whispers of murder in this little town.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

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Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations, Bonus Episode edition. Where we take the stories that are not quite deep enough for a full episode and we make them into a little one anyways.  We will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

But first, if you are a first time listener hit that subscribe button so when we have new episodes, you will be the first to know.  We have a linktree as well if you are interested in watching our show on YouTube, TikTok or want to connect to us through other platforms.

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Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss the tragic 100 year old unsolved murder of Benjamin Carrol Sargent.  He served his country in World War One and made it home alive, six hours later he was murdered. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

But first, if you are a first time listener, to experience this podcast to its finest, hit that subscribe button so when we have new episodes, you will be the first to know.  Then, head on over to our facebook page. Here we can all discuss the case together and perhaps come up with our own theories on the many cases that will  be featured on this show.  You can find us at Facebook.com/okieinvestigations

In this episode we are going to discuss the two simultaneous bank robberies in 1927, led by one of Oklahoma’s most infamous bandits. The little town of Briggs Oklahoma wound make national news after a shootout with bandits resulted in the death of the Police Chief.  The Bandits also shot a Woman who was gunned down while trying to save her children.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

But first, if you are a first time listener, to experience this podcast to its finest, hit that subscribe button so when we have new episodes, you will be the first to know.  Then, head on over to our facebook page. Here we can all discuss the case together and perhaps come up with our own theories on the many cases that will  be featured on this show.  You can find us at Facebook.com/okieinvestigations

In this episode we are going to discuss a story of a love letter that lead to the 1921 murder of Tom Craighead in Caddo, Oklahoma.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

But first, if you are a first time listener, to experience this podcast to its finest, hit that subscribe button so when we have new episodes, you will be the first to know.  Then, head on over to our Facebook page. Here we can all discuss the case together and perhaps come up with our own theories on the many cases that will  be featured on this show.  You can find us at Facebook.com/okieinvestigations.

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss the power of greed and the death of Joe Novotny, who was gunned down in 1926 while walking down the street in Tonkawa, Oklahoma.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

This week we are featuring one of my favorite episodes of Okie Investigations. "The Midwest City Cannibal".  We will be back next week for our regular scheduled program.  I hope you all enjoy it.  

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss the Murder of 19 year old Ruth Harris.  She was betrayed by the man who she once wanted to marry.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss one of Oklahoma’s most Infamous Criminals, Christina Marie Riggs. This Mother turned killer, destroyed her family and murdered her two small children.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss one of Oklahoma’s most Infamous Criminals, Richard Lee McNair. This robber turned killer became particularly famous for his many escape's while in custody.  When you find out how his most recent escape was done, you will know why he is in the same prison with the likes of El Chapo.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss one of Oklahoma’s most Infamous Criminals, Donald Eugene Webb. He spent his life running from the police. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.  In this episode we are going to discuss the 1934 Tulsa Oklahoma Shootout that resulted in one officer's Death and another seriously wounded.  This rollercoaster of a story is one that should not be forgotten. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

In this episode we are going to discuss a couple of Ghost stories that take place in the Sooner State.  Enid Oklahoma is the home of a Ghost Outlaw Named Zip Wyatt who was written about in the book The Cherokee Strip.  We are also going to discuss the fine house of Norman Oklahoma.  That's right, this week we will be talking about True-ish Crime-ish stories of fright, despair and general all around fun. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

In this episode we are going to discuss the Ghost of Robbers Roost that has haunted the Oklahoma Panhandle for years.. That's right, this week we will be talking about True-ish Crime-ish stories of fright, despair and general all around fun. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

Robbers Roost Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AllanGriggs01/

Oklahoma Historical Society: https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=RO003

Melissa Vincent, “Robbers' Roost,” The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=RO003.

In this episode we are going to discuss the 1932 death of Della Oliver near Davis Oklahoma.  She died in a tragic car accident, two others survived by jumping from the car before the crash.  It was ruled an accident, but an insurance agent was not so sure about that. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

In this episode we are going to discuss the disappearance of 10 year old Amber Barker. This tragic story takes place just days before Christmas in 1997. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.  

In this episode we are going to discuss the tragic death of 18 year old Yukon girl, Billie Grayson.  Her nude body was found in the Chandler, Oklahoma cemetery, sprawled across a grave. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

In this episode we are going to take a ride in the Okie Time Machine once again because it’s Way Back Wednesday and that's what we like to do around here.  Today we are going back to 1934 where a man is accused of poisoning his entire family.  What happened? WHY? And what happened next?

In this episode we are going to take a look at a very recent case.  A three month old baby dies, the father claims it was an accident.  The police however, says its murder. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happening next.

I'm on Vacation this week so I put together some of our mini way back Wednesday episodes for a great listen.  I hope you all have a great week and I will see you all next Sunday with a new Episode. 

In this episode we are going to discuss the Murder of State Trooper John Barter.  He was responding to a call and died in the line of duty.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.  

In this episode we are going to take a ride in the Okie Time Machine once again because it’s Way Back Wednesday and that's what we like to do around here.  Today we are looking at the life of Oklahoma Outlaw Al Jennings.  His odd life was a mixture of crime and comedy.  I think you all are going to enjoy this.

In this episode we are going to discuss the Geronimo Bank Massacre that left 4 people dead.   This case remains one of the most shocking violent crimes in Oklahoma’s History that still has people asking questions.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

In this episode we are going to take a ride in the Okie Time Machine once again.  We’re going to look into the rise and fall of notable lawman and federal agent Wiley Lynn.  Through his life he went from one of Oklahoma’s best prohibition officers and in a blink of an eye he was a killer. What happened? WHY? And what happed next?

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In this episode we are going to take a look a a story of Charles Troy Coleman who was accused of Murder in Muskogee Oklahoma, Jailbreak and in his flight from justice, more attacks and murder during a Nationwide Manhunt.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

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In this episode we are going to take a ride in the Okie Time Machine once again because it’s Way Back Wednesday. Today we are going over 90 years in the past to November of 1929 where the town of Utica, Oklahoma is experiencing some odd deaths in a short amount of time.  The Small town gossip has whispers of murder in this little town.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

If you would like to join in on the discussion, join us at Facebook.com/OkieInvestigation 

This week we finish our first multi-part episode with the Murder of 12 year old Jenipher Junaell Gilbert.  In this episode we take a look at who the driver of the stolen car was.  We see if they had any connection with the murdered pre-teen.  We examine the evidence and see who was arrested for the crime.  We talk about the outcome of the trial and what happened afterward.  

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Something we are now starting is the Wednesday History Episodes where we will bring to you some of the dark tales of Oklahoma's past.  These episodes will typically be shorter than our regular episode since it will just feature one story.  This week we cover the murder of Bobby Igo who was found shot in the front of her home.  Her Husband was then found with his throat slashed in the bed room.  We cover what happened, why and what's happened since.  

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This week we start our first multi-part episode with the Murder of 12 year old Jenipher Junaell Gilbert.  In this episode we take a look at who Jenipher was, under what circumstances this could happen and a peek into how the police started their investigation.  We also take a step back and look into Oklahoma's Darker History when we take a look at a story all the way back in 1912 of a Bank Robber who was introduced to something called Karma.  

In this episode we talk about the Oklahoma Cannibal in Midwest City, Oklahoma who killed and ate his own father.  Then we move on to the Darker Side of early Oklahoma History where we dig into the case 1934 case of the Hy Hat Murder of John Gorrell by Phil Kennamer.  We ask the question, can someone who is convicted of murder, redeem them self's in one way of another.  

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In this episode, we take a look at the stories of Oklahoma Death Row Inmates, Brenda Andrew and James Pavatt. Love can be a crazy thing, greed can be so much worse. We also take another peek into Oklahoma's Darker History when we look at a case back in 1921 where a Bootlegger was murdered by the local KKK.

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Due to an issue with our old host, we are now re-uploading our previous episodes. Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations: A True Crime Podcast.  In this episode we are going to discuss the case of two sisters who went missing 35 years ago, almost to this day. The Family has had no answers to their question of where did Fawn and Rozlin Abell go? What happened? And Why?