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Case 308: Ruth Finley

2025/3/1
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The story begins with Ruth Smock's traumatic attack in 1946 by an unidentified man, leaving her physically and emotionally scarred. Decades later, Ruth, now Ruth Finley, lives in Wichita, Kansas, with her husband Ed.
  • Ruth Smock was attacked at age 16 in Fort Scott, Kansas, by a man who branded her with a flat iron.
  • Despite the brutality of the attack, Ruth was not raped, though police believed it was sexually motivated.
  • Ruth eventually moved on with her life, marrying Ed Finley and settling in Wichita, Kansas.

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In the late 1970s, Wichita secretary Ruth Finley began to receive cryptic letters and chilling threats from a mysterious figure known only as ‘The Poet.’ For years, The Poet tormented Ruth and her husband, Ed, leaving them in a constant state of confusion and fear. Despite relentless efforts from the police, The Poet continued to evade detection. But as the investigation unfolded, the truth that emerged left everyone questioning what was real.

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Narration – Anonymous Host

Research & writing – Milly Raso

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Production and music – Mike Migas

Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

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