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who was stalking Ruth Finley?

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  • Mar 3, 2025
  • 0:42
  • Short

In the late 1970s, Wichita secretary Ruth Finley began to receive cryptic letters and chilling threats from a mysterious figure known only as ‘The Poet.’ For years, The Poet tormented Ruth and her husband, Ed, leaving them in a constant state of confusion and fear. Despite relentless efforts from the police, The Poet continued to evade detection. But as the investigation unfolded, the truth that emerged left everyone questioning what was real.

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Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Milly Raso Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

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Brief Summary

Ruth Finley recounts her torment by the Poet, a mysterious figure sending threats in the 1970s, leaving her and her husband in fear.

Key points

  • The Mysterious Poet. In the late 1970s, Ruth received chilling letters from a figure known as the poet.

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