Category Archives: Sara’s Book

Upcoming Author Events for Sara

Posted on by
It’s that time of year again for Sara to have a full schedule of speaking engagements and author events! Come out to see her.

  • Huber Haunts Halloween Festival
    October 4th, 4–8pm
    Scene 75
    6196 Poe Avenue, Dayton
  • Dayton Ghosts & Legends
    October 10, 10 am
    Dayton Metro Library – Southeast Branch
    21 Watervliet Avenue, Dayton
  • Dayton Ghosts & Legends
    October 15, 6:30 pm
    Dayton Metro Library – Main Branch
    215 East 3rd Street, Dayton
  • Fairborn Halloween Festival
    October 16–18, 4pm Oct 16 to 6pm Oct 18
    Downtown Fairborn
  • Behind Urban Legends
    October 26, 6 pm
    Dayton Metro Library – Vandalia Branch
    330 South Dixie Drive, Vandalia
  • Behind Urban Legends
    October 28, 6pm
    Charles Lathrem Senior Center
    2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering
  • Behind Urban Legends
    October 30, 4 pm
    Dayton Metro Library – West Branch
    300 Abbey Avenue, Dayton
  • Behind Urban Legends
    November 12, 6 pm
    Dayton Metro Library – Northwest Branch
    2410 Philadelphia Drive, Dayton
  • Kettering Arts & Crafts Show
    November 14, 9am to 4pm
    Charles Lathrem Senior Center
    2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering
  • Behind Urban Legends
    January 21, 6:30pm
    Dayton Metro Library – Main Branch
    215 East 3rd St, Dayton

More Unsolved Facts

Posted on by
Continuing our sharing of facts Sara found while writing her newest book Unsolved Dayton, here are some more!

  • January 26, 2009 – Leonard Hatton was shot in the head during what appeared to be a robbery in his home on Farr Avenue.
  • July 11, 1893 – 14 year old Anna Worl died in her mother’s arms after being shot by a stray bullet. She was leaning on a broom inside her home, in line with shots fired by Charles Bohes and Frank Engle. Both men were arrested but after investigation it was determined the bullet that struck Anna did not come from their guns. Both men were firing their guns from the east. The bullet came from an unidentified shooter from the West. The shooter has never been identified.
  • March 24, 2023 – Destiny Mills was in her apartment when several bullets were fired through her wall and door. Destiny was struck in the chest. Others in the apartment were not injured by any of the bullets. The shooter left the scene before police arrived.
  • August 6, 2003 – James “Tony” Gordon was shot while attempting to leave as he was being carjacked. His nephew in the car was not shot.
  • May 25, 1992 – Jennifer Causey was stabbed to death and her face was slashed. Her body was left in a junkyard near Orleans and Albany Streets.
  • August 9, 1974 – Dalton Smith was shot and killed in a bar after briefly speaking to a man. The man then pulled out a gun, shot Dalton, then fled out the back door.
  • February 9, 2008- Heather Smith was last seen with a friend at Sam’s Market on E Third Street. Her body was later discovered in a trash can a half mile from Sam’s Market in April.

Unsolved Facts

Posted on by
Coming to 2027, Sara’s next book, Unsolved Dayton, will cover unsolved cases from Dayton’s history. There will be cases you’ve heard about, and ones you haven’t. In honor of finishing Unsolved Dayton, here are a few unsolved tidbits that did not make the book:
  • August 17, 1913 – An unidentified man was found in the Miami River with no identification and multiple knife wounds. Police believed he may have been Romanian, but gave no other identifying information.
  • December 29, 1989 – Karen Spencer got out of the car along i-275 after an argument with her sister in law. She was last seen walking away from the car. The driver of a red 1982 Datsun was questioned in connection with her disappearance
  • January 15, 2023 – Jack Flohre was last seen on Ingram Street. At the time of his disappearance, he was known to struggle with addiction and mental health issues.
  • September 7, 1993 – Lamar Dozier was playing video games with friends when he was shot in the stomach and stabbed several times in the chest. He lived for a few weeks before succumbing to hi injuries

Gem City’s Most Haunted Podcast

Posted on by
With most of the major holidays over, the season has started for the most avid of Halloween lovers. Why not put yourself in a spooky mood by listening to WDTN’s podcast titled Gem City’s Most Haunted.

Hosted by Trey Brown, Cameron Cooper, and Avery Lewis, this monthly podcast explores Dayton’s Dark History alongside local authors and paranormal investigators. The series investigates spooky sites, cryptids, and folklore from throughout Dayton. The podcast has included Patterson Homestead, the Dayton Art Institute, and Kettering’s Hills and Dales Tower, among others. You can listen to the full series by checking out Gem City’s Most Haunted WDTN playlist on YouTube. Don’t forget to check out the episode from April 17, 2026 featuring Sara Kaushal!

Sara is currently working on her 4th book!

Posted on by
This book, projected to be released in 2027, will cover unsolved cases from the Dayton area. What unsolved cases from around here interest you?

Here are a few of the mysteries the book will cover:

  • A bomb send to the groom just before his wedding. No suspect has ever been arrested.
  • A young woman visiting Dayton suddenly dies and is buried without a name. Who is she, and why did he traveling companion refuse to identify her?
  • A grandmother disappears from her apartment. There were no signs of foul play and she didn’t take her coat or purse before leaving. What happened to her? Where is she?
  • A nightclub singer and his wife are murdered in their home. Their young daughter escapes through a window. Who killed the couple?
  • A young girl disappears from Kettering in 1976. Police dismissed her as a runaway. Whatever happened to her?

Sara’s Ghost Tour & Courthouse Square

Posted on by
Last Saturday, Sara hosted several ghost tours of the downtown area as part of the Dayton Housing Tour! We had a great turnout and met a lot of great people. It was a blast discussing the ghost stories and hauntings in downtown, while exploring the history of the city.

Thanks to all who came out!

Sara’s tour included:
  • Court House Square (Old Jailhouse)
  • Dayton Daily News Building (4th and Ludlow)
  • Dayton’s First Cemetery (5th and Ludlow)
  • Spaghetti Warehouse
  • The Old Courthouse
If you have any suggestions for local tours, let us know!

Sara’s 4th Book!

Posted on by
Our very own Sara Kaushal turned 40 last Friday! Happy belated birthday to Sara!!

It was also a big day for Sara – she signed the contract for her fourth book! Unsolved Dayton will be coming in 2027!

If you have any unsolved cases from the Miami Valley you have always wondered about, please let us know! You can comment here, or reach out to us via our Contact Us page!

Angry Ghosts

Posted on by
On a calm winter night in 1892, Edward Wallace was sitting with his wife and their five children in a room in their small log house near the railroad tracks in Waynesville. The night was peaceful and relaxing as they busied themselves with their own tasks. The quiet was interrupted when a ghost suddenly appeared before them. At once, the spirit blew out their lights and demanded they leave the house and never return.

Confused, the family members protested this idea. When they did, the ghost grabbed the nearest child, the oldest, Cora. He quickly shoved her facedown onto the nearby table and started beating her. In shock, the family members could only watch in horror, glued to their seats. They recognized the ghost as that of Joe Lynch, who was murdered in 1878 in Waynesville by James Buckner. Before they had time to wonder why he showed up or react to his actions, another ghost appeared and rescued Cora.
Continue reading →

Come See Us at Sanctuary Dayton!

Posted on by
We will be in the Oregon District tonight as part of the celebration of Sanctuary Dayton Second Anniversary Celebration. Sara will be selling her books and Bethany will be there with Basil & Poppy Designs selling shirts, stickers, and more.

Come see us!

Upcoming Author Events for Sara

Posted on by
Sara has a lot of author events for her three books coming up in the next few months. Come out and see her!

  • Bellbrook Historical Society
    September 15, 7pm
    72 West Franklin Street, Bellbrook, OH 45305

  • Sanctuary Dayton 2nd Anniversary Celebration
    September 19, 6-10 pm
    Oregon District

  • Star City Booksellers Book Club
    September 23, 7pm
    55 South Main Street, Miamisburg, OH 45342

  • Huber Haunts
    October 5, 11am-6pm
    Rose Music Center Parking Lot
    6800 Executive Boulevard, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424

  • Dayton Ghosts & Legends Talk
    October 7, 11:45am
    Earl Heck Community Center
    201 Main Street, Englewood, Ohio 45322

  • Murder & Mayhem in Dayton and the Miami Valley Talk
    October 9, 12pm
    Vandalia Senior Center
    21 South Tionda Street, Vandalia, Ohio 45377

  • Behind Urban Legends
    October 11, 6pm
    Dayton Metro Library, E.C. Doren Branch
    701 Troy Street, Dayton, Ohio 45404

  • Fairborn Halloween Festival
    October 17, 4pm-11pm
    October 18, 11am-11pm
    October 19, 12pm-6pm
    12 North Central Avenue, Fairborn, Ohio 45324

  • Halloween Happy Hour in Courthouse Square
    October 23, 4:30pm-6:30pm
    Courthouse Square
    23 North Main Street, Dayton, OH 45402

  • Paranormal Meeting
    October 25, 2pm
    Tipp City Public Library
    11 East Main Street, Tipp City, Ohio 45371

  • Dayton Ghosts & Legends Talk
    October 28, 6pm
    Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center
    2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, Ohio 45420

  • Dayton Ghosts & LegendsTalk
    October 30, 6pm
    Dayton Metro Library, Vandalia Branch
    330 South Dixie Drive, Vandalia, Ohio 45377