The Fox Islands and the Children of the Snow

Fox Islands, Michigan. This new year, why not let Audible expand your life by listening? Explore over 1 million audiobooks, podcasts, and exclusive Audible originals that'll inspire and motivate you. Tap into your well-being with advice and insight from leading professionals and experts on better health, relationships, career, finance, investing, and more. Maybe you want to kick a bad habit or start a good one. TIMELINE 1960: The competing buyer at the time was the state of Michigan, but Sheldon had deep pockets, and he was willing to pay more. 1976: after he was tipped off that the FBI was going to arrest him. 1996: And at the time he died, he was a free man living the life of the millionaire that he was. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of Fox Islands is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 5 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters Hometown History explores forgotten stories from small-town America. The overlooked events, hidden triumphs, and buried tragedies that shaped the country we live in. New episodes every Tuesday. Find every episode at mythsandmalice.com/hometown-history Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy