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Lakeland Cold Case To Be Featured On CBS’s ’48 Hours’

Lakeland Cold Case To Be Featured On CBS's '48 Hours'

One of Lakeland’s most high-profile cold cases will hit primetime as CBS investigates the murder of Linda Slaton.

CBS’ 48 Hours The Betrayal of Linda Slaten airs Saturdays at 10:00 on CBS as well as Paramount+. Host Jim Axelrod talks about how DNA detectives and genealogists solved the murders.

After the case was closed, Slaton’s sons Jeff and Tim launched a public campaign to find their mother’s killer. The man in charge, Tim Slaton, had spoken to Ledger several times over the years, unaware that he had a picture on his wall: former football coach Joseph Mills.

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On September 4, 1981, 31-year-old Linda Slaton of Lakeland was found murdered in her apartment on North Brunner Parkway, raped and then strangled with a metal coat hanger.

Slayten’s sister, Judy, was the first to realize what was wrong. In the morning, she came to get coffee from the apartment and noticed that Slaton’s bedroom window was closed.

Lakeland Police Detective Edgar Pickett arrives at the crime scene and reminds The Ledger that his racist comments at the scene made him look at the case differently, wondering how others were looking.

Despite the DNA evidence, the case was dropped. Slaten’s killing was one of 22 unsolved cases at the Lakeland Police Department since May 2005. The department has added more staff to its violent crimes unit, freeing up Detective Brad Grace to work exclusively on open cases. Grice tells Ledger that Slaton’s case is top priority.

In 2006, the Slaton brothers added $8,000 to the $2,000 previously offered by criminal informants for information about their mother’s killer.

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​Although the Lakeland Police Department has a list of 35 unsolved murders and unsolved cases as of March 2015, Jeff and Tim Slaton remain hopeful that their mother’s killer will be found.

Grice, who had worked on the case for more than a decade, retired and turned the case over to Detectives Scott Kercher and Russ Hurley. In February 2016, both investigators recovered protected DNA data from the archive in an attempt to crack the case.

In November 2018, the police department received a call from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in Orlando asking if they wanted to send DNA evidence from Slayten’s murder for further testing.

38 years later, on December 12, 2019, Lakeland police arrested Mills, now 58, to charge him with Linda Slaten’s murder. The new DNA technology provided by Parabon Nanolabs matched Mills’ DNA from the June Genetic Genealogy report.

In February 2022, Mills, 61, pleaded guilty to four counts, including sexually assaulting Linda Slaton and first-degree murder. Mills was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

A preview of CBS’ 48-hour series, which airs Saturday, can be viewed online at www.cbsnews.com/video/sneak-peek-the-trarayal-of-linda-slaten.

Sarah-Megan Walsh can be reached at [email protected] or 863-802-7545. Follow @SaraWalshFl on Twitter.

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Lakeland cold case on CBS’ 48 Hours.

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This February Wedding Featured Tropical Leaves And Disco Balls

This February Wedding Featured Tropical Leaves And Disco Balls

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Signing up for Bumble, Maddie, a digital strategist from La Plata, and Jason, a communications executive from Germantown, met for a music Q&A at Songbyrd at Adams Morgan’s. Next was drinks at TNT Tiki near Anthem where they saw a James Blake concert. Three years later, they returned to Tiki TNT, this time to celebrate their relationship with loved ones at a rehearsal dinner.

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Monstera leaves and other tropical foliage, white orchids, and disco balls set the stage for their black, gold, and green “Tropical Winter Disco” at their Feb. 19 wedding at the InterContinental Washington, DC – The Wharf. Unsurprisingly, music was a priority, so Maddy and Jason worked with their DJ to put together ceremony and cocktail hour playlists that were special to the couple and their guests. An album for photos and congratulations was placed next to the photo zone, against which there were green leaves and a fern. The dance floor in the InterContinental hall was filled all night, they say, instead of a cake, they chose a dessert bar and poured a tower of champagne. For the after party, friends and family walked a few steps to the Moon Rabbit Restaurant, also located within the hotel. The newlyweds spent their honeymoon at the Andaz Mayakoba resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya.

This wedding originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of The Washingtonian.

Amy manages Washingtonian Weddings and writes for Washingtonian Setters. Before joining the Washingtonian in March 2016, she was editor-in-chief of the Washington-based Capitol File and, before that, editor-in-chief of What’s Up? wedding in Annapolis.

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8 Former Dodgers Featured On MLB Hall Of Fame Ballot For 2023

8 Former Dodgers Featured On MLB Hall Of Fame Ballot For 2023

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Andre Ethier lists eight former Dodgers in the polls for election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

In 2023, the polls for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame were released, with 14 players returning from last year’s election and 14 newcomers. Among those 28 players are eight former Dodgers.

Nine years ago, Bobby Oubre was Albert Puhols, who was released by the Angels early in the season and spent the rest of the year in Anaheim with the Dodgers. His 92 games in Los Angeles were mostly uneventful, and his career ended after one season. It is the third consecutive year with 8.7% of the vote.

Andre Ethier spent 12 years with the Dodgers. His final season was in 2017, a single loss in Game 7 of the World Series in Los Angeles, and he was a two-time All-Star and Silver Bat and Gold Glove winner. A fan favorite, Ethier had a career 122 OPS+ and made his debut on the ballot.

Andrew Jones was a powerful four-team baseball player. He also played for the Dodgers. Her time in LA was a mess we wish we could erase from our minds as Elena forgot about Damon’s love after she thought Alaric was dead on The Vampire Diaries . Jones won for the sixth straight year, winning 41.4 last year %.

Jeff Kent has spent the last four seasons in Los Angeles after winning the MVP award with the Giants. In total, Kent hit 377 home runs during his 17-year career. He received 32.7% of the vote in his 10th and final election year and is certain to be out of election after this year.

Manny Ramirez was a phenomenon everywhere, but his Los Angeles stint was cut short by a PED ban. In three seasons with the Dodgers, Manny posted 1,012 OPS and helped them to the 2008 and 2009 NLCS. He is in his seventh year of election and has yet to hit 30%, although his performance deserves the excitement. . It is known that these PEDs form the vocal cords.

Jimmy Rollins was Dodgers shortstop in 2015. He struggled all season and was replaced by rookie Corey Seager in September. Rollins was the Phillies MVP, but he was past his prime in Los Angeles. He received 9.4% of the vote last year, which was his first year in the election.Gary Sheffield is another guy whose stats are clearly feature-worthy but PED-tainted. Sheffield spent four seasons in Los Angeles hitting 129 home runs with 160 OPS+. Overall, he hit 509 home runs in his 22-year career. Vote for the ninth year and get 40.6% in the last two years.

Jason Warth ran for the first time. Early in his career, he spent two years with the Dodgers before becoming an All-Star with the Phillies. He was a solid player, but no one thought of Hall of Famers and he might have been a no-brainer in the election.

The results of the election will be announced in mid-January.

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL Almost Featured A Mysterious Villain

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL Almost Featured A Mysterious Villain

Guardians of the Galaxy is coming to Disney+ this Friday for the holidays , and fans of the intergalactic A-Holes team are sure to be impressed by the holiday celebrations.

Then short breaks .

As you’d expect, Marvel Studios’ latest special is a fairly straightforward affair with no antagonists to speak of (although a panicked Kevin Bacon might feel differently after being chased by Drax and Mantis). But it seems like the 45-minute episode almost played out a little differently.

Speaking to Variety , writer-director James Gunn revealed that the special will initially feature a climax action sequence in which Bacon faces a mysterious “menace.”

“I wrote the treatment before I wrote the screenplay, and there was another danger in the treatment. I just realized that I don’t care about the other. There was an action sequence at the end where Kevin Bacon jumped in and did some stunts, that would be cool, but there was no danger at all. I didn’t care. I was interested in the interaction between the characters. So I cut it out and turned it into a story about people.

Gunn didn’t name these villains, so we have no idea if it’ll be someone we’ve met before or a new character, but since the director’s smaller it doesn’t look like we’ll be doing much miss . rave reviews!

As you’ve heard, Mantis in particular has a lot to do, and Gunn also talked about giving the character time to shine.

“I see Drax and Mantis as a set of Costello and Costello. They are the unknowing fire hoses of the MCU and these forces of nature. I love them both and I feel like they were really supporting characters in a lot of movies. We didn’t meet because it was “Volume 2″. He spoke softly, but he’s been with these characters for a few years now and his personality is starting to form. He’s an idiot, but in Drax he’s confronted by someone even more idiotic. Jay loved the dynamic between the two.”

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Featured In TV’s The Crown, Spanish Estate In La Zagaleta Country Club To Auction Via Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions

Featured In TV's The Crown, Spanish Estate In La Zagaleta Country Club To Auction Via Sotheby's Concierge Auctions

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Palacio delle Luce, Country Club La Zagaleta

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Palazzo delle Luce will be auctioned by Sotheby's Concierge Auctions in January with Margareta Stjernström of MAS Properties Marbella.

"We are delighted to offer this unique property in the ultra exclusive La Zagaleta Country Club." – Caitlin Keyes, Sotheby's Concierge Auctions

New York, NY, USA, November 22, 2022 /einpresswire.com/ — Live every day like royalty at this luxury hotel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, La Zagaletta Country Club, located within the grounds of La Zagaletta Country Club, enjoy an incomparable first class experience. security, amenities including a private golf course, several clubs, horse riding and more. Palazzo delle Luce will be auctioned in January by Sotheby's Concierge Auctions in collaboration with listing agent Margaretta Stjernström of MAS Property Marbella. The property is currently valued at €16.95 million without reserve and will be sold to the highest bidder. The bidding will run January 13-25 through the company's digital marketplace casothebys.com, which allows buyers to bid remotely from anywhere in the world.

Known as one of the jewels of southern Spain, where the sun shines over 320 days a year, Marbella's natural beauty flows gently between forested hills and the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This historic area offers the ruins of ancient civilizations, well-preserved forts and nature reserves. But not the lush natural landscape you will enjoy in Marbella!

“We are pleased to offer this unique property in the ultra exclusive La Zagaleta Country Club. Located on the largest lot in the club, this home offers an array of amenities and concierge services, providing you with the ultimate in relaxation. Take advantage of the urbanization's proximity to Puerto Banus and Puente Romano for a quick trip or take advantage of the easy access to the La Jagaleta heliport for longer trips. We are delighted to offer our network of buyers the opportunity to purchase such an exclusive property. Listing your price on this type of property is a rarity on the market and interested buyers should register to bid before it is too late. – Caitlin Keyes, Vice President of Business Development, Concierge Auctions at Sotheby's

Situated on one of the largest and most prestigious sites of the famous La Jagaletta Country Club, this oasis of greenery offers breathtaking views of Gibraltar and Africa from the moment you drive up to the estate from a private driveway. From the bright and open main reception area to the crystal clear waters of the luxurious infinity pool, this villa is designed to dazzle you. The spacious master suite has a large private terrace overlooking the coast. A further six luxurious en-suite bedrooms and separate suites offer the ultimate in comfort for all guests. With breathtaking views from almost every room and numerous indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, this private villa combines old-world luxury with modern technology. Gorgeous handcrafted marble, stone and wood finishes are paired with impressive high ceilings and numerous windows throughout this welcoming Spanish estate.

Palazzo delle Luce can be visited every day by appointment and for a private virtual tour.

In partnership with Giveback Homes, Sotheby's Concierge Auctions' Key for Key® charity program will lead to the completion of a new home for a family in need.

Agents will be compensated according to the information provided on the property page. Consult the conditions of the auction for all the details. For more information, including property details, exclusive virtual tours, due diligence documents and more, visit casothebys.com or call +1 212 202 2940.

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Sotheby's Concierge Auctions is the world's largest auction site for luxury real estate with an advanced platform for digital marketing, property previews and bidding. The company connects sellers of unique homes with the most skilled real estate experts on the planet. Sellers get unrivaled reach, speed, and trust. Buyers get curated opportunities. Agents earn their commission within 30 days. In November 2021, the company was acquired by Sotheby's, the world's leading provider of luxury goods and fine art, and Anywhere Real Estate INC (NYSE: HOUS), the largest full-service residential real estate company in the United States. a combined share of 80%. Sotheby's Concierge Auctions continues to operate independently, partnering with real estate agents associated with many of the industry's leading brokerage firms to offer luxury auctions to clients. Since Sotheby's Concierge Auctions was founded in 2008, it has sold billions of dollars, breaking the world record for most expensive home sold at auction, and has held auctions in 46 US states and 32 countries. The company has the most comprehensive and intelligent database of high net worth buyers and sellers and has committed to building over 300 homes through its Key For Key® grant program in partnership with Giveback Homes™, which ensures the company sells each property by financing a new home for a needy family. For more information, visit casothebys.com.

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Penny Knatchbull: Who Is Prince Philip’s Longtime Friend Featured In ‘The Crown’ Season 5?

Penny Knatchbull: Who Is Prince Philip's Longtime Friend Featured In 'The Crown' Season 5?

Penny Knatchbull, played by Natasha McElhone, is an actual character appearing in The Crown and the royal family’s new friend. As creator Peter Morgan’s period drama harkens back to the 1990s about the British monarchy led by Queen Elizabeth II, season 5 explores Penelope’s friendship and possibly Prince Philip’s romance, which will last until the death of the Duke of Edinburgh in April 2021.

Penelope, also known as Lady Romsey from 1979 to 2005, first came into contact with the royal family after meeting Norton Knatchbull (then also known as Lord Romsey), second cousin of King Charles and son of Philip, had married. Lord Romsey is also Prince William’s godfather.

The couple had three children, including Nicholas, Princess Diana’s child Alexandra, and the late Leonora, who died in 1991 aged five. The youngest of the three was later buried in the family grave. Broadlands, Hampshire, England.

In a royal environment, he befriended Penelope Philippe in the early 90s while teaching her to drive a motorcycle and a buggy, having popularized the Queen’s husband during the previous decade. The two became so close that courtiers reportedly nicknamed her ‘And Too’ because she was a regular guest list for Philip at royal events and often attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show and other sporting events .

According to The Sun , there are romance rumors between the two despite the 30-year age difference. And such suspicions also forced Carlos to break up with Penelope. But she is also one of many women who allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with Philip during his marriage to Queen Penelope.

The newspaper also quoted Ingrid Seward, author of Prince Philip Revealed: The Man of His Age , as saying, “Philip is still lewd and the Queen jokes about his licentiousness.” He would never accept it.”

Despite these rumors, their friendship lasted until the end, the queen even contacted Penelope to convince Philippe to give up his driving license after a car accident in 2019. And after his death, Penelope became the only non-royal person invited. at his funeral

According to Queen spokesperson Dickey Arbiter, “Penny is an old friend to the whole family.”

“What happened is true. He’s Penny’s boyfriend,” said actor Jonathan Pryce, who played Prince Philip in seasons 5 and 6, of the storyline, which revolved around his relationship. with Penny. “And as said in The Crown , it’s a friendship based on friendship very much for the Empress, on what he left behind when he became and how he always doubted and sought a way of life in outside society, the body so to speak.

In Season 5 of the series, Philip’s friendship with Penny is the focus of two episodes, “The System” and “House of Ipatiev”, which show him encouraging her to take the train to help with her grief after his death. . The youngest daughter

The relationship was later reassessed, with the Queen confronting Penelope about her relationship with her husband and stating that she was concerned about the appearance of the affair. However, nothing illegal has ever happened between Philippe and Penelope, it mostly seems to have to do with them missing their families and playing the same sport.

“But I think, as you’ll see, it was a very good friendship, a friendship that lasted until death. Because very few people were invited to Philip’s funeral,” Price said, making reference to the 2021 private ceremony. “Penny was one of the mourners and that says a lot about the Queen’s relationship with Penny and Penny with Philip. It’s a family relationship.”

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Want Your Photos Featured In Summit Daily News? Heres How.

Want Your Photos Featured In Summit Daily News? Heres How.

We know Summit County is a great place to live and visit. That’s why we allow reader-submitted photos to appear on page 2 of the Summit Daily News, and sometimes on the front page and on our social media pages.

Both professional and amateur photographers can send their photos to [email protected]. Posts containing the photographer’s name, date, and location are more likely to be published. Clear, informative captions help depict local history.

Readers can post their photos on Instagram using the #ExploreSummit hashtag. These photos usually appear on Page 2 of the Summit Daily News and occasionally on the @ExploreSummit Instagram account.



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Informed XP Featured In Prestigious Inc. 5000 List For 2nd Year

Informed XP Featured In Prestigious Inc. 5000 List For 2nd Year

WASHINGTON , Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Informed XP (IXP) has been named one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Inc.'s 5000 list . magazines.

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The list offers a unique insight into the most successful companies in the most dynamic sectors of the economy – their self-employment. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and many other big names made their first national appearances as the Inc. 5000.

"Informed XP is #2 in Inc. 5,000 thanks to our amazing customers, talented team and growing focus on people-centric solutions!" said Tina Williams , Founder and CEO of Informed XP.

“Human-centric design has always been critical to the success of any business, but in recent years user barriers have increased the urgent need for deeper access and greater completeness of all products, and at IXP we work with clients to deliver value propositions and customers Deliver Experience fun and engaging UX, CX, service and product design practices that get results! We are proud to have IXP in Mission Inc.

Since 2005, IXP has provided people-centric design services and solutions to create exceptional experiences and help clients clarify strategy, enhance value propositions and accelerate transformation. This is IXP's third appearance on Inc. magazine's prestigious list of Most Efficient Companies. Magazine Ratings Inc. previously named #32 on Mid-Atlantic 2022 Inc. and #100 on the 5000 companies list. 2021 . Additionally, IXP has been named to the Financial Times list of America's Fastest Growing Companies for 2022 .

in Inc. This year the company not only excelled, but also demonstrated resilience in the face of supply chain challenges, labor shortages and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500 companies, average three-year earnings growth rose to 2,144%. Together, the two companies have created more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.

Scott Omelyaniuk , Managing Editor, Inc. He has proven himself through innovation, hard work and solving the problems of the day.”

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Georgia Voter Featured In Dinesh DSouzas Nutty ElectionDenial Doc Is Furious

Georgia Voter Featured In Dinesh DSouzas Nutty ElectionDenial Doc Is Furious

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In Dinesh D'Souza's underrated and underrated quasi-documentary 2000 Mules , he accuses some American voters of acting like "donkeys," rigging fake ballots to influence the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

These so-called messengers play a key role in the film, which uses surveillance footage of him putting ballot papers in the mailbox and allegedly arresting him for his crimes. As D'Souza's voiceover says, "What you see is evil. These are fake voices."

The only problem, of course, is that according to a voter who is considered a mule, they are all fake. Mark Andrews sued D'Souza on Wednesday, alleging that D'Souza and his associates falsely accused him of voter fraud by including "snippets of unsolicited pseudoscience and innocent voter surveillance videos" in the May 2022 documentary.

The 2,000 mules show that a fugitive Andrews dropped five ballots into Georgia mailboxes in 2020, according to his federal complaint. "In fact, the video clip shows Mr. Andrews legally voting for himself and his family, a method of voting expressly permitted by Georgia law," he said.

An investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation found Andrews innocent of wrongdoing and dismissed a complaint filed against him after the May documentary.

The lawsuit explains that: "The defendants knew at all times that their version of Mr. Andrews was a lie, as well as the entire 2,000 mule account." But they continue to spread lies to enrich themselves. At the time the lawsuit was filed, the defendants' social media accounts and websites continued to promote the film, using Mr. Andrews as an example of a criminal "ass."

Later, in the 123-page complaint, "the defendant promoted the film and novel 'The Donkey' on television, radio, the Internet and other media, including to millions of viewers on Fox News, and has repeatedly shared Mr. Andrews as a role model."

The defendants in the lawsuit are Greg Phillips and Katherine Engelbrecht D'Souza of the controversial and conservative organization True the Vote. In September, Konnech, an election logistics software company, sued the group, accusing Phillips and Engelbrecht of stealing data and waging a xenophobic "dirty campaign" against its CEO.

"The organization believes that the allegations against True The Vote in this case will be proven without merit," a spokesperson for True The Vote told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution .

Andrews is seeking an unspecified amount in her lawsuit for defamation, intimidation and invasion of privacy. "As a black person who grew up in the American South before the Voting Rights Act was passed, Mr. Andrews values ​​the right to vote, has always been proud to vote, and has worked tirelessly to instill those values ​​in his family."

"Now, because of the defendants' plot to discredit and intimidate Mr. Andrews, he will not be able to vote again without looking back."

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Stephens College, ‘Blind’ Boone Featured In This Ghost Story Anthology

Stephens College, 'Blind' Boone Featured In This Ghost Story Anthology

A pair of ill-fated lovers at Stevens College and a lingering tension in the music of John William "Blind" Boone are among the ghost stories featured in the latest book, which aims to take young readers on a terrifying journey through Central America.

Diane Thelgen's Midwest Ghost Stories is one book in a deep and wide American Horror Story series for readers in grades three through seven.

Other chapters are set in places like Hamilton, Ohio; Crown Point, Indiana; and Bloomington and Normal, Illinois.

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Two horror stories at Stevens College

Thelgen's book The Creepy Spirit of Stevens College tells two stories about Columbia's historic women's college. The first is a doomed couple. Early in the story, a Confederate soldier and Stevens student Sarah June Wheeler have an affair at Fort Union, Columbia.

After the soldier was killed, at least according to legend, and Wheeler pursued him until his death, the couple allegedly ended up on campus. According to testimony from the early 1970s, they confirmed rumors of their paranormal activity to a reporter, a teacher, and several students who sought their presence in senior hall.

Thelgen then switched gears and focused the second story on Maud Adams, an early 20th-century Broadway star who later taught at Stevens. Known for his "hard work" and "demand for perfection", Adams had a message.

A student visiting the campus ten years after Adams' death recalled a familiar voice, Thelgen wrote.

"Suddenly I heard these distinct footsteps on the floor: knock-knock-knock, and then I heard Miss Adams' voice," the former student testified to Thelgen.

When he moved into something like his sentences, the student realized that Adams' ghost was "teaching a lesson. We were always repeating the same meaningless syllables," Thelgen wrote.

"However, Adams' ghost is not only for his former students," concludes Thelgen. “Young women who have never worked with him swear they can hear him reciting his favorite roles in student theater. Sometimes this is William Shakespeare's favorite work. But most often it is the French play Chanticleer.

Did "Blind" Boone make music from the underworld?

One of mid-Missouri's true musical legends, the late ragtime pianist "Blind" Boone is featured on the second volume of Thelgen's Columbia.

In detailing Boone's life and later his death in 1927, Thelgen goes further. It tells the story of a woman who was haunted by Boone's former piano playing at what is now Douglas High School circa 1960.

"Perhaps you think someone else can play Boone's music," Thelgen wrote. "But he never signed up. He published only a few of his compositions as sheet music or piano rolls.

And Boone's "Marshfield Tornado" is a complex piece that many pianists won't be able to learn, he wrote. "Only Boone's ghost could play this extraordinary part." he added.

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Thelgen also tells the story of Boone's soulful music at an unnamed theater downtown, which has been described as a Missouri theater. From the theater balcony, interested groups were recording ragtime on their house organ when, as the book says, "the theater organ lost all its internal parts."

"If blindness and prejudice couldn't stop 'Blind' Boone from making music, what do you think death could?" Telzen wrote:

Where readers draw the line between the natural and the supernatural is of course up to them. But Thelgen's work provides useful historical context for each setting, as well as fun, easy-to-read stories that young Ghostbusters should easily finish.

Learn more about this book and find other books in the series through its publisher, Arcadia Children's Press: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/.

This article originally appeared in the Columbia Daily Tribune; How Stevens College and "Blind" Boone are featured in a new ghost story book.

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