Weird Florida
My special guest is award winning journalist Eliot Kleinburg who's here to discuss the weird history of Florida. Get his book now on Amazon.
Florida isn’t just about beaches, theme parks, and sunshine—it’s a state with a long history of bizarre events, eccentric characters, and strange legends. In his book, acclaimed journalist Eliot Kleinburg dives into the weird history of Florida, unearthing forgotten stories that range from the odd and amusing to the eerie and unsettling.
From quirky crimes, ghost stories, hurricanes, and strange creatures to some of the most unusual events ever recorded in American history, Kleinburg reveals why Florida has earned its reputation as the nation’s most unpredictable state. With a mix of journalism, storytelling, and humor, he paints a picture of a place where the truth is often stranger than fiction.
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I can tell you that through two Weird Florida books and numerous other stories and many talks that I have done, Carl Tansler von Kassel still is the king of Weird Florida, undisputed champion.
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Carl Tansler von Kassel lived in Key West in the 30s, and he fell in love with a young lady who unfortunately was dying of tuberculosis and died soon after that. That did not stop Carl Tansler von Kassel.
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He waited, bided his time, and eventually he dug up her body,
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put her back together with beeswax and piano wire, and kept- Unlock this episode right now by clicking on the link for your free seven-day trial in the show notes or by visiting MysteriousRadio.com.
