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And now on with the show.

We all enjoy a little mystery. And on the new podcast One Strange Thing, that's just what you'll get.

Every other week, One Strange Thing presents forgotten stories from America's news archives.

They all have something in common, a single element that can't quite be explained.

I'm Laura Norton, join me on One Strange Thing and you'll hear about bizarre events that unfolded

in our country's local newspapers, but never made it much further than that.

No matter the place or the people, One Strange Thing brings you stories that are very real and just

a little otherworldly. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.

One Strange County located to the west of Detroit, originally inhabited by Native Americans,

it was settled by non-indigenous people in 1825.

The first post office was established there in December of 1857, and the post office was named

Inxter in July of 1863. As a village, it incorporated from parts of Nanken Township,

which later became Westland, and Dearborn Township. After some legal battles with the city of Dearborn,

Inxter settled out its final borders and became a city in 1964.

In the early part of the 20th century, many blacks working at Ford factories in Dearborn

chose to settle with their families in Inxter, as the city of Dearborn was vocal about not welcoming

minorities within the city. Even today, Inxter is a primarily black community.

July 9, 1987, Inxter, Michigan. A squad car arrives at the bungalow motel located on Michigan

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