KENTUCKY DECEASED: Hauntings of Frankfort

This seasonal podcast, produced by the Capital City Museum, tells some of our favorite haunting stories. Season one, which aired in 2021, focused on some of the creepiest hauntings and unexplainable events in our community of Frankfort, Kentucky. Each episode shared a different story of ghostly encounters. Season two, which aired in 2022, focused on some of the more depraved history of the community: murders and unsolved cases. Each season is released weekly in October.

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It's more than just a game

Monday, October 31, 2022

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!

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"If you want to commit a murder, Frankfort’s the place to..."

Friday, October 28, 2022

In August 1974, a woman is found strangled 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.

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The Murder of Peggy King

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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.

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The Assassination of Governor Goebel

Thursday, October 20, 2022

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!

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KENTUCKY DECEASED: Hauntings of Frankfort

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