Murder of Patty Ann Smith Featuring Rajah Maples
WGEM’s Rajah Maples joins us to talk about the tragic cold case murder of nine year old Patty Ann Smith. Was the murderer a family member?
The Mound Builders
We dig into…no pun intended….just who these mysterious people were long before Quincy who build the mounds in and around the Quincy, Illinois area.
Chuck Bevelheimer
We talk to Quincy, IL City Planner Chuck Bevelheimer and gain some interesting knowledge about the history and future of our beloved city.
Pfanschmidt Murders Revisited
We revisit the Pfanschmidt Murders, if Ray didn’t do it, who did? We might just have another suspect. Get ready for an interesting discussion over just who did it.
Quincy Mobsters: Murl “Turkey” Job
Get to know this Quincy Mobster often hiding in the background of local history, often hidden in the shadows of the Moncktons and Ted Crowley, get to know Murl “Turkey” Job.
Hogback Island
Hogback Island north of Quincy, Illinois has always been a source of recreation for the area. With the fun often comes tragedy with dangerous river conditions. Learn all about it!
Brian Inman
We close out Season 5 getting to know the man behind the weather forecast, Quincy native and all around good guy, WGEM Chief Meteorologist Brian Inman joins us.
Ted Serios and his Thoughtography
For more than 30 years this man lived a quiet life in Quincy. Did he possess paranormal/psychic abilities? We look back at the remarkable story of Ted Serios.
The Murder of Stanley Goodside
A love triangle turned to tragedy when Phillip Stanley Goodside was murdered and dismembered. Tune in as we rebound this gruesome crime that took place here in Quincy, Illinois in 1976.
The Stone’s Prairie Riot
Politics have always been a polarizing topic, the more things change the more they stay the same, Learn about this lesser known Adams County historical tale; The Stone’s Prairie Riot.
Harry Middleton Hyatt - Folklore Historian With Chuck Scholz
What does an Episcopalian Priest know about Hoodoo…turns out quite a bit, in Harry Middleton Hyatt’s case.Chuck Scholz, who actually knew the man, joins us to talk about Hyatt.
Mad Dr. Joseph McDowell
Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell blurred the line between genius and insanity Grave Robbing to keeping his dead daughter in a cave. You’re not gong to believe this wild episode!
Brothels in Quincy, Illinois
On this episode we take the 10,000 foot overhead view of what exactly the world of brothels looked like in Quincy over 100 years ago with special guest Iris Nelson.
Lost Cemeteries of Quincy, Illinois and Adams County
We dig into the past…not literally thankfully…and talk about lost and abandoned cemeteries in Quincy, Illinois and the Adams County Area. Is your house on an old cemetery in Quincy?…some are……
George Metz; King of the Villa Kathrine
Most in Quincy are aware of the Villa Kathrine, but less is talked about it’s creator George Metz. We look into the Life of Quincy’s Man of Mystery, George Metz on this episode of Wild Quincy.
Peyton’s Place Murder Urban Legend
Folklore or real? Listen as we dig into an murderous urban legend that seemingly rides the line between fact and fiction. Listen now to learn all about “Peyton’s Place.”
Crime in Quincy Illinois with Chief Adam Yates
We’ve talked a lot about past crime in Quincy, Illinois. What about today though, what does the nature of crime look like? Quincy Illinois Chief of Police Adam Yates joins us to talk Modern Day Crime in Quincy. Listen now!
Casino Starlite / Highland Park
Bears, Wolves, Bowling, Swimming, Picnicking…and the monkeys…oh the monkeys. While Bowling has always been an option the area where the Casino Lanes/ Casino Starlite sits has a rich history of entertainment in Quincy for the past 150 years. Listen now!
Wild Files Ep.3: Spooky Ghost Hollow Road Encounter & Haunting Urban Legend
Spooky first hand account at Ghost Hollow Road as well as creepy urban legend allegedly from Quincy’s Past. Check out the conclusion of this round of Wild Files. Listen Now!
Wild Files Ep. 2: Spielberg, Ghosts & Alternate Levee Walker Origin Story
Great Listener stories including a tale of Spielberg’s Quincy connections, a ghost story and an alternate Levee Walker Origin Story we’d never heard before. Check it out now!