Appalachia's Lonely Hearts Club Con Man
Nov 19, 2022 ·
15m 5s
In the late 1940's a man who went by the name of Ernest I. Torrence traveled across Appalachia, from Georgia to Pennsylvania, seeking his true love. Unfortunately for the women...
show more
In the late 1940's a man who went by the name of Ernest I. Torrence traveled across Appalachia, from Georgia to Pennsylvania, seeking his true love.
Unfortunately for the women he met, his true love was not them, but their money.
Today we tell the tale of a smooth-talking Appalachian con man, who targeted women through the lonely hearts clubs ads in newspapers all around the region.
You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Stitcher, Audible, Goodpods, or on your favorite podcast app.
Thanks for listening!
show less
Unfortunately for the women he met, his true love was not them, but their money.
Today we tell the tale of a smooth-talking Appalachian con man, who targeted women through the lonely hearts clubs ads in newspapers all around the region.
You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Stitcher, Audible, Goodpods, or on your favorite podcast app.
Thanks for listening!
Information
| Author | Steve Gilly |
| Website | - |
| Tags |
Copyright 2024 - Spreaker Inc. an iHeartMedia Company
