Case 308: Ruth Finley
Case 308 Ruth Finley
*** Content warnings: Sexual abuse ***
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.
CREDITSEPISODE
Research & writing – Milly Raso
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Narration – Anonymous Host
MUSIC‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com
Audio production – Mike Migas
Scoring – Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
Audio editing – Anthony Telfer
OTHERLogo and website design – Paulina Szymanska
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RESOURCESBOOKS
Little Girl Fly Away – Gene Stone
ARCHIVED ARTICLES
Chloroform fiend brands Fort Scott girl with flatiron – The Wichita Eagle, Oct 16 1946
Sadist mutilates highschool girl – The Parsons Sun, Oct 16 1946
Sadist burns Kansas girl – The Wichita Beacon, Oct 16 1946
“Branded” – The Iola Register, Oct 18 1946
Poet’s ‘victim’ admits she’s Poet – The Wichita Eagle, Oct 02 1981
A chronology of the events of Ruth Finley’s ordeal – The Wichita Eagle, Oct 02 1981
Officials await psychiatric tests before they decide on charges – The Wichita Eagle, Oct 03 1981
Finley carried hoax out to the letter – which led to the end – The Wichita Eagle, Oct 03 1981
ARTICLES
The Poet – Medium
Sick letters Ruth Finley received from ‘The Poet’ before cops realized she was tormenting herself and uncovered her motive – The U.S. Sun
Victim and perpetrator of ‘the Poet’ crime hoax in Wichita four decades ago has died – The Wichita Eagle
OTHER ← Case 307: The Night Caller (Part 2/2) Case 309: Lindsay Jellett →
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Case 308 Ruth Finley
*** Content warnings: Sexual abuse ***
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.
CREDITSEPISODE
Research & writing – Milly Raso
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Narration – Anonymous Host
MUSIC‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com
Audio production – Mike Migas
Scoring – Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
Audio editing – Anthony Telfer
OTHERLogo and website design – Paulina Szymanska
PREMIUMAlthough Casefile episodes are free for all listeners, those who want to support us financially can do so by becoming a member of Patreon, Apple Premium or Spotify Premium. Paid subscribers receive access to exclusive content including behind-the-scenes discussions with the Casefile team, interviews, early releases and ad-free episodes.
RESOURCESBOOKS
Little Girl Fly Away – Gene Stone
ARCHIVED ARTICLES
Chloroform fiend brands Fort Scott girl with flatiron – The Wichita Eagle, Oct 16 1946
Sadist mutilates highschool girl – The Parsons Sun, Oct 16 1946
Sadist burns Kansas girl – The Wichita Beacon, Oct 16 1946
“Branded” – The Iola Register, Oct 18 1946
Poet’s ‘victim’ admits she’s Poet – The Wichita Eagle, Oct 02 1981
A chronology of the events of Ruth Finley’s ordeal – The Wichita Eagle, Oct 02 1981
Officials await psychiatric tests before they decide on charges – The Wichita Eagle, Oct 03 1981
Finley carried hoax out to the letter – which led to the end – The Wichita Eagle, Oct 03 1981
ARTICLES
The Poet – Medium
Sick letters Ruth Finley received from ‘The Poet’ before cops realized she was tormenting herself and uncovered her motive – The U.S. Sun
Victim and perpetrator of ‘the Poet’ crime hoax in Wichita four decades ago has died – The Wichita Eagle
OTHER ← Case 307: The Night Caller (Part 2/2) Case 309: Lindsay Jellett →
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