The Heuvelton Heist: A Mystery from 1892 | Yore Town Podcast Ep. 103

The conversation delves into the intriguing history of the Heavilton bank heist of 1892, exploring the events surrounding the robbery, the community's reaction, and the various theories regarding the identity of the robbers. The hosts discuss the impact of the crime on the small village and speculate on the fate of the stolen money, which remains a mystery to this day.

Takeaways

The Heuvelton bank heist occurred in 1892 and remains unsolved.

The robbery was executed with precision, suggesting inside knowledge.

Local lore has developed around the identities of the robbers.

The community felt secure before the robbery, with doors seldom locked.

The bank's security measures were minimal, making it an easy target.

Theories about the robbers include local insiders and out-of-town gangs.

The aftermath of the robbery left the community in shock and fear.

Rumors of buried treasure from the heist persist to this day.

The conversation highlights the importance of local history and storytelling.

The hosts engage in speculation about the fate of the stolen money.

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Yore Town Episode Quotes

"This one hits home."

"History with a mystery, just like Meg wanted."

"Did they get away clean?"

"Could a fortune still lie hidden in the woods?"

Yore Town Podcast is a podcast that features your towns dark, wild, unbelievable past that has you thinking no way that really happened here. Matt and Megh dust off the books, hit the streets and an occasional nursing home to unveil Yore Town's past. From small towns to where we live to big cities before they were what they are today. This is Yore Town, Yore Stories.

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