EP24: August 31, 1943 - One Midnight Cap Please!

This Monday on Ghosts of the Gazette: take a trip back to 1943 with us! Kendra takes us to Indianapolis to the historic and lively Claypool Hotel, where Maoma Little Ridings, a brilliant WAC serving during WWII, was found in her hotel room only hours after checking in and the resulting web that created a real “who-dun-it”. Blake takes us far from Indiana to the Bahamas, trailing the legendary life of notorious millionaire prospector Harry Oakes, who was discovered brutally murdered at his estate.

Every other Monday, we dig into fascinating stories from the past — all reported and talked about in the newspapers on the exact same date (though many years ago) as the episode airs. It’s history, headlines, and a touch of mystery, all rolled into your new favourite podcast.

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