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The Boardman Murders /// 4 Part Series /// Clip 1

November 09, 2022 / 00:40

This episode covers the history and crime in Boardman, Ohio, focusing on Mahoning County and its changing dynamics in the early 1970s.

Listeners learn about Boardman, a suburb of Youngstown, which had a population of around thirty thousand. The episode discusses how perceptions of safety and family life in the town began to shift during this period.

The narrative highlights specific events and societal changes that contributed to the evolving atmosphere in Boardman, raising questions about the town's reputation.

TLDR

Boardman, Ohio, faced changing perceptions of safety in the early 1970s.

Episode

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[Music] foreign [Music] the great state of Ohio has 88 counties for this week's True Crime Story we head
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to Mahoning County until one of 14 townships in Mahoning Boardman Ohio Boardman is a suburb directly south of
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Youngstown in the early 70s life in Boardman was changing changing how it's thirty thousand or so citizens felt
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about their town Boardman was a safe town and a great place to raise a family but was that still true

Episode Highlights

  • The Great State of Ohio
    Ohio has 88 counties, each with its own story to tell.
    @ 00m 10s
    November 09, 2022
  • Changing Times in Boardman
    In the early 70s, life in Boardman was evolving, impacting its citizens' perceptions.
    @ 00m 25s
    November 09, 2022

Episode Quotes

  • Boardman was a safe town and a great place to raise a family.
    The Boardman Murders /// 4 Part Series /// Clip 1
  • But was that still true?
    The Boardman Murders /// 4 Part Series /// Clip 1

Key Moments

  • Boardman Overview00:19
  • Early 70s Changes00:25
  • Safety Concerns00:37