Chapter
The Circleville Letter Writer
34:14 - 40:13 (05:58)
The Circleville letter writer exhibited an obsession towards colon usage, leaving thousands of letters threatening residents of Circleville, Ohio for over two decades. The letters resulted in multiple murders, false imprisonment, and the creation of one of the biggest mysteries of America.
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Despite evidence proving his innocence, a man was wrongfully convicted due to the prosecution's failure to introduce evidence in his defense.
34:14 - 35:45 (01:30)
Summary
Despite evidence proving his innocence, a man was wrongfully convicted due to the prosecution's failure to introduce evidence in his defense.
ChapterThe Circleville Letter Writer
EpisodeThe Circleville Poison Pen Letters Mystery
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Paul Freshour was sent to prison for 10 to 11 years for attempted murder after being accused of being the Circleville letter writer.
35:45 - 38:07 (02:22)
Summary
Paul Freshour was sent to prison for 10 to 11 years for attempted murder after being accused of being the Circleville letter writer. The letter writer sent a letter to him while he was in prison warning him that he would never get out.
ChapterThe Circleville Letter Writer
EpisodeThe Circleville Poison Pen Letters Mystery
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker discusses the overuse of ellipses and colons as a unique style of writing that can be used to identify a particular writer.
38:08 - 39:30 (01:22)
Summary
The speaker discusses the overuse of ellipses and colons as a unique style of writing that can be used to identify a particular writer. They suggest that such a writing style could be annoying but also helpful in recognizing a piece of writing's author.
ChapterThe Circleville Letter Writer
EpisodeThe Circleville Poison Pen Letters Mystery
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The improper use of ellipses can make a text difficult to read and confusing.
39:30 - 40:13 (00:43)
Summary
The improper use of ellipses can make a text difficult to read and confusing. The speaker recounts their experience with their mother's excessive and unnecessary use of ellipses in emails.