True Crime
106: The Legend of Hermit Island. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
2022-10-24
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In the mid 1800's a mysterious man deemed one of the Apostle Islands as his own, and left society to be a hermit. He was known to not approve of visitors and would remove them by force.
When he turns up murdered, rumors spread that there is a buried treasure on the island.
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Sources: https://www.wisconsinshipwrecks.org/Attraction/Details/303?region=ByAttractionType
https://www.lakesuperior.com/the-lake/the-ghost-of-hermit-island/
https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/historyculture/on-the-trail-of-the-island-hermit.htm
https://boingboing.net/2011/08/10/preserving-human-history-in-a-national-park.html
When he turns up murdered, rumors spread that there is a buried treasure on the island.
We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.
Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!
Microdose: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.
Lomi: Use our link and code NPAD to get $50 off your Lomi.
Blissy: Use our link and code NPAD to get an additional 30% off.
Sources: https://www.wisconsinshipwrecks.org/Attraction/Details/303?region=ByAttractionType
https://www.lakesuperior.com/the-lake/the-ghost-of-hermit-island/
https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/historyculture/on-the-trail-of-the-island-hermit.htm
https://boingboing.net/2011/08/10/preserving-human-history-in-a-national-park.html
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