OM Backroads Ep:16. The Last Run of Pretty Boy Floyd

Join us as we discuss the notorious outlaw Pretty Boy Floyd and his exploits in Ohio. Considered "Public Enemy Number One", Floyd would live a life of crime including when Floyd was 25 and using the alias Frank Mitchell, he was sentenced to life in prison in December 1930, convicted of robbing a bank in Akron, Ohio. He was being transported to the Ohio penitentiary when he dove through a train window and escaped. Learn about his daring escapes and the final gun battle that would end his life. Please check other podcast episodes like this at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/ Mike hosts a Facebook page called "Too Late for Autographs" and explores people and their stories with Ohio ties that have passed away: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1469825446606552/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=3474200626169014 Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices