When a friend said to me, “What about an episode about that time the Wright’s Chicken Farm kids were kidnapped?” I had to know more. Today’s episode comes right from the newspaper archives, from March of 1979. Episode Source Material: <ul><li><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/rhode-island/supreme-court/1982/439-a-2d-1375.html">State v. Ballard :: 1982 :: Rhode Island Supreme Court Decisions</a></li><li><a href="https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ri-supreme-court/1100645.html">STATE v. BALLARD | FindLaw</a></li><li><a href="https://newspaperarchive.com/newport-daily-news-mar-10-1979-p-1/">Newport Daily News Newspaper Archives, Mar 10, 1979, p. 1</a></li><li><a href="https://newspaperarchive.com/newport-daily-news-mar-09-1979-p-1/">Newport Daily News Newspaper Archives, Mar 9, 1979</a></li><li><a href="https://newspaperarchive.com/newport-daily-news-aug-16-1979-p-18/">Newport Daily News Newspaper Archives Aug 16, 1979</a></li><li><a href="https://newspaperarchive.com/newport-daily-news-oct-16-1979-p-8/">Newport Daily News Newspaper Archives, Oct 16, 1979, p. 8</a></li><li><a href="https://newspaperarchive.com/newport-daily-news-mar-13-1980-p-8/">Newport Daily News Newspaper Archives, Mar 13, 1980, p. 8</a></li><li><a href="https://www.providencejournal.com/story/lifestyle/food/2017/01/27/at-wrights-farm-restaurant-in-burrillville-food-is-just-as-you-remember-it/22540803007/">Wright's rules the roost</a></li></ul>

53. DINERS: Haven Brothers

Small state, big on the weird! Weird Island brings you some of the strangest stories you probably haven’t heard before, all originating in little Rhode Island. 

Maybe you’re a true crime fan, but you’re burning out on the binges and looking to shake things up. Well, look no further! We’ll bring you unsolved mysteries, conspiracy theories, weird history and even some MURDER (no need to completely leave your comfort zone). Join us as we uncover some strange stories from the smallest state.