Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by photographer Marcy as she discusses her adventure to find out more about the mysterious disappearance of her uncle, Ohio native, William Scales, who was working for the government contractor, RCA, as a missile tracker in 1958. William and a friend went out on a boat scuba diving off of San Salvador Island and were never seen again. 
Learn about Marcy's journey as she attempts to find out more details about her Uncle. She travels to the actual spot where her Uncle went missing many years ago. talks with some island natives who remember her Uncle and many twists and turns on the story.
A photographer by trade, Marcy also brings her Uncle's original cameras and documents her adventure using the same cameras. She has created a YouTube Channel as well as a website that allows you to follow along with this fascinating story. 

Tune in and learn about this amazing tale!
Here are the links to Marcy's story:
Blog: <a href="http://www.outermostuncle.com/">www.outermostuncle.com</a> 
YouTube podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0e_SKjzES718aK49tEKcl-2bzIH6af2G">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0e_SKjzES718aK49tEKcl-2bzIH6af2G</a>

Instagram: outermostuncleemail: <a href="mailto:outermostuncle@gmail.com">outermostuncle@gmail.com</a>

Just for fun ... National Geographic article, "Cape Canaveral's 6,000 mile shooting range" :<a href="https://outermostunclecom.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/national-geographic-1959-10-116-4-oct.pdf">https://outermostunclecom.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/national-geographic-1959-10-116-4-oct.pdf</a>

Marcy's camera review website: <a href="http://www.junkstorecameras.com/">www.junkstorecameras.com</a>
 

Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494&notif_id=1717202186351620&notif_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif">⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494&notif_id=1717202186351620&notif_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠</a>

Please check other podcast episodes like this at: <a href="https://www.ohiomysteries.com/">⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠</a>

Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA">⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Podurama

Home

Trending

Personal

Your Podcasts

New Episodes

My Files

Favourite Episodes

Tags (Folders)

Recently Played

Bookmarks

Followed Playlists

OM Backroads Ep:84. OuterMost Uncle. A fascinating Cold War deep dive into a mysterious disappearance half a world away

Ohio Mysteries

AI Chapters

AI Insights

Reviews