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THE UNFORTUNATE TIME TRAVEL OF RUDOLPH FENTZ
Rudolph Fentz was reported missing in the 1800s when the 29 year old went for his evening walk & never returned.
Little did his loved ones know he would appear 100 years later in the middle of a busy NYC intersection.
#paranormal
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Rudolph, wearing authentic 1800 style clothing, was reportedly seen wandering through the busy NYC streets on a dark evening in June 1950 before allegedly being hit by a taxi & unfortunately killed.
#timetraveller #paranormal
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Things got weird when his body was examined, they found:
- around 30 y/o
- century old clothing, though in great condition
- banknotes preceding 1870
- copper saloon beer token
- bill for horse & carriage care
- business card with his name & address
#timetraveller
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Even with a business card with his name and address, authorities seemed to turn up with nothing on who this man was.
No missing persons case, not listed in the phone book, recipients at the address on the business card had no idea who he was.
He didn't exist.
#timetraveller
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Investigators finally found a 1939 phone listing for a "Rudolf Fenz Jr"
They soon contacted a woman who claimed to be the widow of Rudolf jr. & she went on to tell the story of
how her father-in-law, Rudolf Fentz Sr. had mysteriously disappeared in 1876.
#timetraveller
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To the investigators surprise, they found a missing person report from 1876 for Rudolph Fentz who disappeared during an evening walk.
The description in the missing persons report eerily matched the man who was found to be hit by the taxi in 1950.
#timetraveller
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Although a fun story, skeptics & believers have debated the legitimacy of this legend over the years.
A magazine story printed around 1950 titled "Im Scared" had a very similar storyline to this tale which many believe have fueled such rumors.
What do you think?
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