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Rewind: Ep. 128 - The incomparable Shep Tinker, horse thief extraordinaire

34m · Ohio Mysteries · 06 May 00:00

Throughout the mid-1800s, Southeast Ohio newspapers followed the criminal exploits of their incorrigible and infamous horse thief and counterfeiter, Shep Tinker. The site of his grave is a mystery, but his colorful career, Robinhood reputation and undeniable charm is still the stuff of legend, and a reason to visit Tinker's Cave. [email protected] www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries Music: Henry, by The Midwestern. Find more at https://www.facebook.com/TheMidwesternBand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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