January 4th, 1935. President Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. Hotel staff checking on the guest in room 1046 found him beaten and stabbed. He died early the following day. Investigators soon discovered that the name he checked in with, Roland T. Owen, was an alias.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free list ... Show More
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The Mystery Murder of Room 1046
Uncover the mysterious case of Roland T. Owen, a man with a secret past, a scar on his temple, and a chilling fate in a 1935 hotel room. Intrigue, mystery, and unsolved crime await! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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