Unseen Terror:The Circleville Letters Case

Death Lies & Alibis

Welcome to "Death, Lies, and Alibis," where your host Christy delves deep into the murky waters of local cold cases. In this episode, we revisit Circleville, Ohio, a seemingly idyllic town that was shaken by a series of anonymous letters beginning in 1976. These letters, targeting local school bus driver Mary Gillespie, accused her of having an affair and turned the community against itself.

As we explore the chilling events that unfolded, including a booby-trapped sign meant to harm Mary, we uncover the investigation that led to the arrest and trial of her brother-in-law, Paul Freshour. Despite Freshour’s conviction, the letters continued, suggesting a deeper, more complex mystery. We scrutinize theories, suspects, and new insights, leaving you to ponder if true justice was ever served.

Join us as we sift through evidence, testimonies, and the unsettling continuation of the Circleville letters, aiming to shed light on one of Ohio's most haunting unsolved mysteries.