Creepy Stories In Weatherford Oklahoma

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Greenwood Cemetery located in Weatherford, Oklahoma is fully of history. There are many union and confederate graves as well as many heroes from various conflicts that have since taken place. The cemetery also has it's share of creepy or strange stories. In this video we will visit a few of these and tell their stories.
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@user-cm2ky8hv6o 2 жыл бұрын

At age 38, Flora Kee must have died during the birth of baby Mildred in 1903. Flora’s memorial on Find a Grave said she gave birth to five children and only one survived, Lillian. How heartbreaking that must have been for her. And then to pass away giving birth - I hope Flora is playing with her little ones in heaven. 🌺🧸

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

That is heartbreaking. Thank you for researching that and sharing what you found with all of us.

@philipminer575 2 жыл бұрын

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@FacesoftheForgotten 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I had my setting reminder on for this but I just slept in ha ha Ha, very cool there was a lot to unpack on this one my friend. And I mean that in a good way, I’m going to have to watch it again, lots of great stories there, I especially was intrigued with the first story of the woman murdered by the other woman, the one with the daughter -and then the daughter died so young, gosh such a tough times back then.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching my friend! I know you've been on a big trip so I'm sure you're still trying to catch up on sleep!

@annette7154 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@joeystrobel5747 2 жыл бұрын

Setting reminders doesn’t always work for me but I keep doing it. I’m always falling asleep. 😂

@paulfrewzy7374 2 жыл бұрын

Death Is the only thing forSure on our mortal coile Anything more you'll gain on our human experience is a bonus, So take not for granted for were they've went well so be try remember that WhatWeeSeekSeeksUs blessed be to you awwl reading this So Mote It Be And So It Is)0(

@drop_that_bass 2 жыл бұрын

I've lived in Weatherford for 23 years and it's so cool to see my hometown featured in your video!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I'll have more coming from Weatherford soon! Thank you for watching!

@falconblack228 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Weatherford and still have family there

@benjaminbadgett638 Жыл бұрын

Lol hi fellow weatherford people

@iluvmusicals21 2 жыл бұрын

Poor Lulu and Katie. So many of these hidden histories. The 1880 thru 1920 is such an intriguing era for me.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a fascinating era as well. Thank you for watching!

@kellidawnyarberry6606 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rhett I am amazed at this story. Yes you can hear her cries at night for her baby sadly would be nice to have them RESTING TOGETHER

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

That would have been nice. At least her name is mentioned on Lulu's marker. Thank you for watching!

@janisoconnor6881 2 жыл бұрын

I agree Rhetty the childrens graves are always sad. Good job my friend on those stories.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and I appreciate you commenting too.

@tractorhyatt7044 2 жыл бұрын

As always, great storytelling, great narration. Thanks for taking the time to research and write these stories. 🇺🇸🚜👍

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and I appreciate you watching and commenting!

@bettytordoff8920 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rhett, sorry I missed this earlier. Great walk with lots of history. Thank you for taking us.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're fine and it was just a regular release of this video really. Thank you for watching Betty!

@jacquelynjones7345 2 жыл бұрын

I really love your stories, Rhetty. Thanks again, Jackie

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching Jackie!

@janetslicer3637 2 жыл бұрын

Rhett, thank you for researching and telling us these unique stories. Very different outcomes, tragedies, and many suffering souls. 🙏 ♥️

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I know these were different for the channel but I thought they were interesting. Thank you for watching Janet!

@WhispersFromTheDark 2 жыл бұрын

Too cool. I also love those gravesites that have the garden area in the center. They are second to my favorite, with is grave plots with rot iron fences around them. Thanks for taking us along

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I do enjoy the fences for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@Smootus 2 жыл бұрын

@Rhetty , my my, our ancestors had it hard raising children to at least 18… it’s amazing how anyone survived, I appreciate your stories and research…. Thanks for posting this video!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. It was a hard time but who knows people may say that about our time period now some day. I'm sure they may have thought they had it easier. It's difficult to imagine something easier than we have it now. Thank you for watching!

@tommywood343 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video's. And thank you Rhetty for your service 🇺🇸

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@elizabethmckenna5397 2 жыл бұрын

Just love your channel Rhetty. Very interesting vlog. Such a shame that Mrs James and Lulu couldn’t rest with each other. Thank you for what you do and stay safe out there.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

It is sad that they couldn't but I'm happy to see that the mother was listed on Lulu's marker. Thank you for watching Elizabeth!

@yvonnepetty3400 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was interesting.loved all the old photos. Thanks Rhett. 😊🐘💝

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching Yvonne!

@mushymagazineonlocation7328 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rhetty, hope ya well and good. Nice to see ya still going strong.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I'm doing well and I hope you are too! Thank you for watching!

@ramblingrose1540 2 жыл бұрын

Have just watched your channel for the first time and subscribed. Such interesting stories and told so well. Thanks for sharing. 😊

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel and I'm glad you are here! I appreciate you watching and commenting too!

@maryclark1049 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video as usual😎 Thanks for sharing🤗

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you so much for watching Mary!

@brendaholliday6866 2 жыл бұрын

Rhett, I enjoyed the replay of your livestream, this was very interesting and yet fascinating the three stories that you featured in this cemetery, in Weatherford, Oklahoma. The first case of the domestic abused woman who left with her baby, was "horrific" in how the woman was murdered and daughter later dying of an illness. The man who was accused of a "despicable" crime of several women murdered and it possibly didn't even happen, period! And, the law enforcement officer who was murdered and the man charged denies he murdered the law enforcement officer. I enjoyed seeing and hearing about some of the other people, too. Great investigating, presentation and photos, I always learn alot of interesting stories from your channel. Have a fantastic weekend. Take care 🐎

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and I appreciate you commenting too. I'm glad you enjoyed our visit here and I should have some more from this cemetery soon.

@joseleswopes1400 2 жыл бұрын

This is all totally Awesome I love all of the stories behind everyone ❤️🤗 thank you so much 💕🙏‼️

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching Josele!

@victoriamercado202 2 жыл бұрын

Another Great Video,,,like Rons,, love watching you both!!!!!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Victoria!

@Carolbearce 2 жыл бұрын

Well done I love to hear and see these beautiful old graves. I love the interesting stories that you share.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are enjoying the stories and I appreciate you watching!

@Corgis175 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of interesting stories in that cemetery.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Yes there are and we will have more from there too. Thank you for watching!

@annette7154 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thank you Rhetty.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching Annette!

@naenae796 2 жыл бұрын

A very interesting cemetery, Rhetty ! Thanks for taking me along with you !

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for coming along on the adventure! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@naenae796 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory I’ve been along since you first started. Have enjoyed every one of them !

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you sticking with me all this time!

@sheilabock466 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video sir. What a fascinating cemetery with so many interesting stories. Great job!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I'll have more to tell from this cemetery soon. Thank you for watching Sheila!

@bcoldgoalie 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice group of stories. Some sad times for these people. Thanks Rhetty.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they were. Thank you for watching and commenting Hans!

@swansfan6944 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rhett 👋 this was definitely interesting. Enjoyed it very much. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Jodie! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@DudeGamer8 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this video made me feel life is just so short, if someone as important as Smith Ivan Wade has been forgotten in such a short time, all of us (insignificant being) would be forgotten ever more quickly in future. A gentle reminder to not procrastinate and do whatever you want to do as soon as possible in life.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had some knowledge or answers on what happened to Ivan but I don't. It makes me think he was a police officer but who knows. Sure seems like there should be something on record. I hope that someone from Clinton will watch and know. Thank you for watching!

@sallykohorst8803 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was different but learned great stuff about some more people. Many had interesting lives and some had tough lives. It is tough to die and not know what happened!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Sally. I'm glad you enjoyed our tour today!

@JohnnyboiGAMIN 2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing man thank you for this me and my buddy both live in this area and we always park on the bridge at night if we’re driving by and we always are listening to see if we can hear anything so glad to hear the true story

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I know that bridge is a super popular spot! Thank you for watching!

@debbiegsyarnylove8424 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting and sad 😢 thanks so much for sharing again!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. They are sad stories but interesting at the same time. Thank you for watching Debbie!

@barbarastrayhorn4667 2 жыл бұрын

Poor girl. My sister and I had spinal meningitis in the 1950s. I was a toddler and she was 4 or 5. Its still a horrible killer.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. It's nothing to laugh off as you well know. Thank you for watching Barbara!

@melindaroop1346 Ай бұрын

It took my best friend when we were only 27.

@TheGraveyardChannel 2 жыл бұрын

You really found a lot of interesting graves in this cemetery. Very sad ones, though.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Yes there are. I showed someone in the Sloan family that I probably wouldn't have if I had known the story. Thank you for watching my friend!

@karlaneese9379 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here! I love history stuff like this especially about our own great state!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel and I'm glad you are here! I have quite a bit from Oklahoma. Thank you for watching!

@classicbladereview1886 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing about these interesting lives!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

@Chuthermucker 2 жыл бұрын

I got the reminder this morning but 8:30 just didn't happen lol. Glad I could catch it now! What a sad story. Poor Ruffie - railroaded for something he didn't do. So many sad stories. Thanks for bringing them to light.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you could too! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@falconblack228 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Weatherford. I was born and raised there, but I didn't and had no intentions of going to college there. my friends and I use to go to Dead Womens crossing when we were seniors in high school. Nothing really ever happens in groups, but I decided to drive over the bridge one night after work one night, I worked at T-Bone Steakhouse when it still existed, anyway I passed over the bridge right at midnight. I didn't hear any noises, but my car got extremely cold and I could see my breath even with the heat on. It felt like that until I got home after a few minutes the cold chill disappeared and I felt alone again in my car. Good times

@benjaminbadgett638 Жыл бұрын

Lol I remember T bone. That’s been ages since that closed

@lesliehackney7519 2 жыл бұрын

Another interesting video, Rhett. I was saddened by the story of the young mother who was murdered but I was glad to know her baby was not murdered as well. So sad she only lived to eight years old. It is really sad that Ruffie is remembered because of an urban legend and not for the person he was. Thanks for the stories, I enjoyed them!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Leslie and I'm glad you enjoyed the stories. I was happy to see Mrs. James was mentioned on the marker for Lulu.

@monikameza4107 2 жыл бұрын

R.i.P to all in this historical story,thanks Rhett for sharing.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching Monika!

@monikameza4107 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory always and thank you for showing all these beautiful cemeteries, I'll never miss a video

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I know you are a faithful viewer and I appreciate that you are!

@teresaganey7478 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've watched you channel.I LIKE IT VERY MUCH.IAM A HISTORY lover.I subscribed to it too

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel and I'm glad you are here. I appreciate you watching and subscribing!

@mary-anneswanson8445 2 жыл бұрын

I do not understand how such a story as the one with the man in the wheelchair being the killer of five healthy women in a building that didn't exist, at the time, even got started. Someone must have had a very vivid imagination . Great tour and history in this video :) Thank You :)

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it was some college kid that was trying to just tell scary stories but it is interesting how it stuck. It's a very popular story in that area and never seems to go away. The unfortunate thing is I believe it is causing people to chip the marker as a souvenir and that should never happen to anyone's marker. Thank you for watching!

@patriciajrs46 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing it.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching Patricia.

@floatingbacon3909 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wondered the true story behind this local legend. Sounds like we had it pretty close! Thank you for the research!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@josephroth382 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

@pollyannapositive9192 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your services comrades.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@dave6247 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tour. Thanks

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Dave!

@sandysizemore501 2 жыл бұрын

I’m here friend. Been in hospital. My legs couldn’t take the hard floors of the store. But I’m going back. Anyway glad to hear your stories. Especially the murder stories. I’ve studied murders for 25 yrs now. I’m listening now. Thanks Rhetty.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear you have been in the hospital and I hope you are getting better! Thank you for watching and commenting! You be been studying murders for a while now! But now that I think of it I guess I'm somewhere around that time frame too.

@hellograves 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting stories thanks for sharing!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

@claimtofame373 2 жыл бұрын

Creepy stories, but good ones! It would be good if you could find more cemeteries with Haunting stories to them. That is a nice cemetery! Thanks so much for sharing, and have a Blessed weekend! ❤💯👍👍🖐🖐👏👏👏

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the stories. I appreciate you commenting too!

@jamesferris4573 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rhetty, this was very informative, and interesting as always. I had always heard of dead woman crossing, but had never heard the story. I haven't been active on KZfaq for some time because of my usual health problems, plus my wife and I both had this last variation of Covid. Since we are both elderly with existing health problems it was pretty hard on my wife. I didn't have it as bad, but just couldn't shake it. I have a lot of watching to do to catch up with you and your wife's video's, but I look forward to it. Also I believe the museum in Anadarko at the old railroad depot is open again. I will go over and inquire about the cemetery behind Riverside. The information will be there if it is anywhere.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I do need to make my way into Anadarko and capture some things. I'm sorry to hear that you and your wife have not been feeling well. I hope you both are doing better now though. Thank you for watching and commenting James!

@joanhamilton2651 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the stories!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Joan!

@johnvoorhees7881 2 жыл бұрын

You're a great man. You're doing stuff that I would do, if I could. Cheers 🍻

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching John!

@walterburrows2542 2 жыл бұрын

As always great video you featured my hometown in your first story I'm from Shawnee and remember hearing stories of the woman who committed suicide at the old police jail

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

That is interesting that you have heard of that woman. I wasn't sure how well she would be known there. Thank you for watching!

@slowtwist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour. I have seen that on the maps for years. Always thought was native American folklore.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching James!

@hannahgregory1354 2 жыл бұрын

I live in weatherford!! We usually pass the bridge to go out to the corn fields! It used to be an old hangout where high school students would go!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe things have changed but I would bet it still is a hangout. There is a lot graffiti on the bridge. Thank you for watching Hannah!

@cindyrose3206 2 жыл бұрын

My mom worked late at the nursing home and she'd pick us up at our cousin's in town to go home. We lived southeast of Dead Woman's Crossing and where the road elbowed, there was an open space. That's where a lot of college kids would gather, drink, and whatever. My mom had to drive slow through the crowd since they would be in the road standing there with beer cans in their hands. I was afraid that they would throw things or do something crazy but they didn't.

@benjaminbadgett638 Жыл бұрын

Lol hi more weatherford people

@ginamaria2579 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video .

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I appreciate you watching!

@weilandiv8310 2 жыл бұрын

Great stories thanks!!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

@brendakrieger7000 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this creepy tale🙀🪦

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

@Deez992 2 жыл бұрын

WHY DID THIS JUST POP UP ON MY FOR YOU? This dude is literally less than half a mile from my house. I have never looked up dead woman’s but I visit it sometimes. This is crazy cool

@Deez992 2 жыл бұрын

P.S. if you have anymore questions just ask me. I have lived here my whole life.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

It may depend on what videos you have watched before? Cemeteries, history, crime or old tales? Thank you for stopping by and watching!

@Deez992 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory thank you for making this video. It is very informative

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@marcieconant5559 2 жыл бұрын

The Dunn markers are in great shape for how old they are. Bruce Rainey looked like Al Capone. The murder stories are horrific but very interesting. Nice marker for Ivan Smith. Randall Keith Sloan.. It's always sad to see a child's grave. Tyler Scott Sloan...Is that the Chevrolet symbol on his headstone? The marble headstones are impressive. Thanks for the tour. 🙂💕

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching and commenting!

@zzzzipy12 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Linda!

@suepato74 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Susan!

@tylerray4055 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Weatherford and I used to hangout under those bridges all the time.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a really popular spot. Thank you for watching!

@MissHeird 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and I'm glad you found it interesting!

@louisenickell9892 2 жыл бұрын

I love your history searches through Oklahoma ghosts and history tie in together Mr. Rhetty going back to history in the early 1900s there were three assassinated in the early 1900s in pontotoc county one was a Dr.Davenport from Oakman Ok killed in Francis Ok when making a house call in 1907 and peace officer Zeke Putnam killed in the line of duty in Allen Ok.he was killed by an assassin while standing inside a store this happened in 1909 and Gus Bobbitt also also a law enforcement officer also assassinated in 1909

@debramccrosson2334 2 жыл бұрын

Very sad may they rest inn peace

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Debra.

@blackjack5324 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another history trip in Ok. We can always learn a lot from your stories. Many thanks for your efforts.

@ProsperinHisPurpose 2 жыл бұрын

I’m from Clinton but lived in weatherford for several years. It’s common for high school kids to drive out to dead women’s crossing at night to try and see her spirit. I’ve heard a lot of stories from others about hearing her cry and globes of light floating over the bridge. Clinton has an Asylum out by the VA off of HWY 183. It still stands but it’s pretty much avoided by most people.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't that old Asylum part of the VA?

@joshanderson9243 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory if it’s the VA they were probably experimenting

@travelindave 2 жыл бұрын

Randall Keith Sloan, the little boys grave you showed. I looked him up and found out he drowned in a hotel swimming pool in Oklahoma City.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Yes he did. There are tragedies with both of those graves I showed. I shared a little more about that in q regular post that hopefully you can see. Super sad. Thank you for watching David.

@Savannah_223 2 жыл бұрын

That was my uncles brother

@Savannah_223 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory tyler scott sloan is my uncle and he died by killing his self after lilling my aunt so he didnt have to deal with the consequences

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I saw where there was another loss in the family in January of this year.

@davidarnce7958 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Beard, Fella.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I appreciate you watching as well!

@bullwhipbobbylove2932 2 жыл бұрын

I live in this area. Very unsettling!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Why is that?

@KowboyUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't find anything on Ivan Wade Smith, but it reminded me that a very good friend I served with named Wade Smith was taken by cancer in short order about 30 years ago.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't find anything on him either and I'm surprised since it mentioned a little more on the backside. Cancer is a horrible disease! I'm sorry about your friend.

@KowboyUSA 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory Tomorrow I'm pallbearer for another funeral. Just did one last Saturday. With luck, Death will take some time off soon.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I hope so too. That is too many too soon. It's never easy.

@DenitaArnold Жыл бұрын

I been to Weatherford OK, saw the Tom Stafford Museum. Was and still am interested in spaceflight history. Poor Ruffie. Sad that mental patients and disabled people are made the "bad guys" in these uban legends. BTW have you been to Weatherford TX and Parker Co.? I grew up in the area.

@melindaroop1346 Ай бұрын

So....I have a book called Haunted Heartland with the story of Katie in it and Ive always been fascinated by it (Im also originally from Oklahoma) but did not know she and I share a birthday 😮.

@DanRicke 2 жыл бұрын

FYI that bridge area is also noted for its bigfoot sightings

@cindyrose3206 2 жыл бұрын

Very hilarious!! 🤭🤣

@sandysizemore501 2 жыл бұрын

Even the so called “Law” was crooked back then. The Law is crooked a lot these days as well.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

There some that float on both sides and I do think it was very prevalent in the old west more than any time.

@whiterabbit-wo7hw 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rhett, when you were reading the epitaph for the young man in the wheelchair, Ruffie, and then described the crime scene, I couldn't help but think about the epitaph and think if he were the murder, they wouldn't put such a loving poem on his marker. That he must be the victim of some prank. And the young wife with the child. Fanny must of been paid by the husband to kill her. That's why she had her stay at her brothers house, so she could kill her easily. That story about the Law Enforcement officer was intriguing. Great job my friend. Great research as well.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

They are all strange stories. I'm not sure if Fanny knew the husband or not. Since she died we never got the answers. The estate of Mrs. James drug on for years between the father and the husband. It looked like a nasty probate battle. I was shocked to see her name on Lulu's memorial marker. This cemetery has some sad stories. Thank you for watching!

@whiterabbit-wo7hw 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory Given the fact that the probate battle took years does not exclude the theory of the plotted murder. However, it also does not give creditable evidence to it either. She took it to her grave. I felt sorry for the baby and passing away at an early age. You are very good at what you do sir. And I commend you for it. I have always admired your videos and how you research your information.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you got the kind words and I always appreciate you watching and commenting. I'm not convinced the husband had anything to do with it. But clearly Fanny did. Sure wonder what her motives were.

@whiterabbit-wo7hw 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory True about Fanny. Robbery is out of the question since the lady with the child sill had her wedding ring. But, how did the husband get the child back since there was no sign of the baby. And why was the mother beheaded? There's too many "whys" as we would say in Law enforcement while investigating a case that as too many open doors.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Lulu was taken to a local farm and the private investigator located her. As far as why the murder or beheading we will never know. Clearly Fanny had issues.

@crazyhorseaz5224 2 жыл бұрын

2ND TIME AROUND FOR ME THANKS

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching again!

@steveoconnor7069 2 жыл бұрын

Never let the facts get in the way of a good story.

@paulgrimm 2 жыл бұрын

You remind me of Shag on the automotive show IRON RESURRECTION. YOU even sound like him

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I have not seen that show. I'll have to check it out.

@MrBodyguard380 2 жыл бұрын

There’s a nice old cemetery in Antlers Oklahoma. It’s called Darwin Cemetery and by the Darwin Baptist Church. I spent a lot of time as a child there at the church in the 50’s. At the time it was an old wooden church built in the late 1800’s. I have an old photo of me playing in the yard of the church wearing only a diaper. My family used to maintain the Darwin cemetery each year for what was then called Decoration Day. Now it’s Memorial Day. I haven’t seen back since the 70’s, bares to many memories for me. My great grandfather’s name is in stone on the corner of the newest Darwin Baptist Church that replaced the original back in the 60’s. And now, due to health and age, I can no longer visit those who lay there but will see them again in heaven.

@sandysizemore501 2 жыл бұрын

Poor Chief. R I p sir

@floatingbacon3909 2 жыл бұрын

Legend has it you can hear her and the baby crying at midnight.

@mikemillican686 2 жыл бұрын

The Ivan Smith has me puzzled? I am going to do some digging and will let you know if, I am able to find anything. Enjoyed the video!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Mike. There has to be more on him but I really just don't know. I found a photo of him but nothing else as to why that resolution happened or if he wad a lawnan.

@mikemillican686 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory I look on the fallen officers website and did not find any references to him there.

@williamwallace4924 2 жыл бұрын

The gap is there as an entry and exit, for example if you need to bring a lawnmower in to cut grass.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I bet you're right. Usually a see a name marker at the base of those and I still don't know the connection between the two markers in there. Thank you for watching!

@sandysizemore501 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of trees.

@paulm6131 2 жыл бұрын

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@scoobydoodle5473 2 жыл бұрын

I love cookies!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Scooby!

@sandysizemore501 2 жыл бұрын

I would not live in one of those mobile homes!!

@staceyrees353 2 жыл бұрын

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@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@hernanzapata372 2 жыл бұрын

You need to go the fort el reno (I-40) cementery teresa are graves of People from oklahoma and france in separete places

@hernanzapata372 2 жыл бұрын

1850

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great one. I have visited there but it is in the membership side. They have a section that is separate for the Italian and German POW's. I will be returning there to do another video for the public. Thank you for watching!

@Saint_nobody 2 жыл бұрын

Meningitis is no joke. It nearly killed me as well.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

It is a serious illness. I'm glad to hear you pulled thru it. Thank you for watching!

@Saint_nobody 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory not sure if I've asked this before, but how far out to you go? I'm sure Emma Crawford's story (as well as others in Crystal Valley Cemetery, Colorado Springs) would be a great feature on your videos sir.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I go all over and was up in her area last summer. I'll have to look into covering her.

@Saint_nobody 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory well since you were already around, post a link to that video, please and thanks.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't done one on her.

@cindyrose3206 2 жыл бұрын

Ever since growing up around this place, it was always called Dead Woman's Crossing, not Dead Women Crossing. Only one woman died there. My mom had a clipping of the murder that was committed there with a woman's dead body found with no head. So many feet away was her severed head found under her hat. It wasn't really a spooky place since a bunch of us kids swam there and played till late evening. There was an old timey bridge there in the seventies with a lot of cottonwood trees. The river was cleaner then with some sandy banks a little ways north of the bridge. We never worried about hearing any paranormal noises, specter's, or anything out of the ordinary!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I am not from there but this story has always been known no matter where I was in Oklahoma. I have also only heard of it as Dead Woman's Crossing. I am not sure how that got lost with google maps. I was thinking that I had seen an actual map with that on there but I couldn't find one. Thank you for watching and telling us how this used to be.

@sandysizemore501 2 жыл бұрын

When you find a really interesting story about murders like the one of the 2 girls you did. I’d like to hear about it. This is very sad. These women stabbed. My God!!

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Well it turns out the women in this story never even existed. At least the ones connected with the university. Strange huh?

@thedoxinator3934 2 жыл бұрын

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@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Troop79edmond 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder why the map says "Dead Women Crossing," as in plural? In the 80s, we heard the young women were hung out the third story window of Stuart Hall, which posed the question of how Ruffie in a wheelchair got up there. The only other story I heard going to SWOSU in the mid-80s was a placed called Little Viet Nam, and had trees where a coven of witches supposedly practiced. I think we had our annual marching band trash can punch party there in 1984 or 1985.

@tommyneeley3952 2 жыл бұрын

are you talking about the circle out by dead womans, or the forest just north of low water crossing?

@Troop79edmond 2 жыл бұрын

@@tommyneeley3952 I'm not sure, I didn't drive there. Like most of college, I was along for the ride.

@benjaminbadgett638 Жыл бұрын

Lol 2020 WHS grade. We still talked about that which grave site while was in school

@samuelschick8813 2 жыл бұрын

Rhetty, What about military service in your family history?

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

It's super thick and it goes back to the revolutionary war. At least on one side of the family. The other side is thick to but it goes back to Scotland.

@samuelschick8813 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory, Family landed in 1652 and digging for info pre Revolutionary War. But had grandfather a captain under Washington, his son was with Jackson at New Orleans, his grandson was with 1st Ill light artillery. Then MP in France in WW1, grandfather in WW2, 2 uncles in Korea and one of them in Nam. That does not include 1st cousins. Then have this great grandfather: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a76Pm6eb3pzLqok.html Son went to a private school where they had to call the male teachers Lords. He pointed out that if anyone in the place had the right to be called Lord it was me and told them about grandfather in the video. LOL And here is the Civil War grandfather. No, I did not get his dashing good looks LOL; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y8hieq5krcvPd30.html

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not exactly sure when the first part of my family landed but I do know after some research that we had quite a few officers under Washington. There is some big time history on that part of the family that I did not know about until last year. Roads, communities, cemeteries, historic signs etc are in their names. But we have hit every campaign in America and the other side of my family has been in every campaign of the Scottish and English including to the present. I still have family over there. That side of my family didn't come to America until the early 1900s but they hit the ground running. Both my grandfathers were in WW2 along with one grandmother. I have many great aunts and great uncles that were the same. All of my great grandfathers were in WW1 whether for the British, Canadians or Americans. It's very deep but since I have all girls and they have no interest in it I think my direct blood line is ending with it. But there is still family serving both in the British, Canadian and American forces. It's almost mind blowing to think we have had family in every major war and many campaigns that the US, Canadians, English and Scottish had. It very well could have been family fighting family in the Revolutionary War, 1812 and the Civil War.

@sheila1115 2 жыл бұрын

i don't know if this was already answered, but randall keith sloan ,the five year old boy, drowned. is there a way you can be reached privately?

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I have a post in which I shared that he drowned in an Oklahoma City motel. That family has faced lot of tragedy.

@sheila1115 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory did you see what happened to the other sloan son? i shouldn't post it on here... that's why i wanted to see if you had a p.m.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if you have seen the other post I made. I couldn't tell too much because it is so violent. But I tried to explain what happened to both of the Sloans that we encountered. I shared the photo of Ciara which us the wife he brutally killed. It's such a horrific and sad story. It should have never happened. Now there are kids with no parents at all.

@sheila1115 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory so very sad, indeed. a parents love knows no bounds so i can appreciate how they must have felt after such a loss. very tragic ending...

@oklahomahank2378 2 жыл бұрын

Ivan Wade Smith was drafted in 1948. In 1950 he married Jewel Walker. That’s all I know.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing what you did find. I wish we knew why they passed that resolution.

@oklahomahank2378 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory I suggest calling the city clerk there and asking. They may not know, but they might point you in the right direction.

@chofaimporovitch1543 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a search of the Weatherford newspaper's archives from 1967....perhaps preserved on microfiche?

@82566 2 жыл бұрын

This is really interesting 🤔 makes you wonder who and what really happened to those girls and why they would think it was the boy if he was so considered confined to the wheelchair ,was he able to walk at all ? Did anyone ever see him walk ? . They never took it further because of a reputation, that's not doing justice for the victims imo .

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

He was never able to walk and the women never existed so there were no victims. That particular story is a complete urban legend. Thank you for watching!

@82566 2 жыл бұрын

@Rhetty for History darn it ,I wonder who came up w it 🤔 that's quite a story to come up with geez that poor guy .now iam really curious about that place lol