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CRIME TRAVEL in TOLEDO, OHIO -- PART TWO - Double Murder (the Williams Family)

Part Two - Double Murder

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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CRIME TRAVEL in TOLEDO, OHIO -- A Strange Disappearance | Murder without a Clue

A Strange Disappearance and Murder Without a Clue- Our story begins in 1887 when Mrs. Margaret Ellis disappears after a night at the theater in Toledo, Ohio.  The only items found were her shoe and an article of clothing.  
This strange case was brought to light and dimmed out just as quick, as we look at the circumstances and try to draw some of our own conclusions as to what happened to Mrs. Margaret Ellis. 
The second story takes place in 1894 when the home of Mr. and Mrs. Seiner is entered, and both are brutally murdered. Their son is missing, and their barn is set on fire.  The details around this story are hazy and it is said that the murders were done in a cruel manner.  No clue was left behind. 
And, finally, we are in 1897 when a suspected suicide is investigated further, after witnesses proclaim to have seen two men with the deceased, Mrs. Alonzo Bennett. We are led through twists and turns for this Who-Done-It crime to try to catch a killer. 

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