The Finely Ghost and The Disappearance of Toni Rae
In this episode, we uncover one of the Tri Cities’ most terrifying legends, the mysterious Finley Ghost said to wander the dark roads and riverbanks outside of Kennewick. But this story becomes even more chilling as we investigate the real life disappearance of Toni Rae Atchley, a 54 year old woman who vanished without a trace in July 2022. Her abandoned 2017 Toyota Corolla was discovered near the Hanford Site along SR 240 with her phone, backpack, and wallet still inside, yet Toni herself was gone.
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