259: The Murder of Ranger Robert McGhee. Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Update: 2024-11-04
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When two dangerous convicts escaped from a Florida prison they kidnapped a woman and fled to Mississippi. During the ensuing manhunt for the prison escapees, Florida park ranger Robert McGhee was tragically murdered while on duty. In the years that followed, devastated and angered by the events leading to her husband's death, his wife petitioned and lobbied for change within the prison system.
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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 or Apple Subscriptions 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!
Embark: Use code NPAD to save $65 on Embark’s Breed + Health Test and get free shipping.
Uncommon Goods: Use our link to get 15% off your next gift,
AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/NPAD.
Naked Wines: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99 and join the Naked Wines community, head to NakedWines.com/npad.
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Articles - NPS, Tampa Bay Times, JUSTIA US LAW, Lowell Public Library, FindLaw, GulfLive, Clarion Ledger, Newspapers.com
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