Kentucky Deceased: Hauntings of Frankfort

It’s more than just a game...

A special follow-up to the premiere episode of our first season, this episode takes a deep dive into one of the most fascinating finds to come out of the archival collection at the Capital City Museum!
 
Join us as we learn more about how one man's experience with a Ouija board led him to the potential solution to an unsolved crime and a deep-dive into the world of the occult. 
 
Episode notes: there are references to sexual assault in this episode. Additionally, the audio from the interview compressed at a weird rate and caused distortion which we are unable to troubleshoot. Thank you for understanding!  

”If you want to commit a murder, Frankfort’s the place to do it.”

In August 1974, a woman is found strangle in her family's newly opened restaurant. Less than one month later the restaurant is burned to the ground. The owner, and accused murderer, is rumored to have mob connections, murdered his previous wives, and been an all-around scoundrel (while also being a great cook!). Jack Pagato's trial for murder left many wondering: just how safe is Frankfort? 
This episode features Russ Kennedy, who worked at the restaurant and recalled his time knowing the Pagatos. 

The Murder of Peggy King

In February of 1992, a prominent Frankfort woman, Peggy King, goes missing. A well-known librarian at the Legislative Research Commission and an involved folk-dancer, King's body isn't found for nine days. This episode looks at the attempts to solve the murder and the trials of the three men convicted of the crime. 

The Assassination of Governor Goebel

On January 30, 1900, the potential Kentucky governor is shot--leading to a divided government with two active parties of leadership. A militia is called in. 16 suspects are indicted. It's a madhouse worthy of several episodes but we condensed it down to one!