09/12/2026
🧙♀️ What does Marietta’s mysterious “River Witch” have to do with one of Pennsylvania’s most infamous murders?
In 1928, John Blymyer believed he was under a deadly hex. Searching for help, he reportedly sought the advice of Nellie Noll, a mysterious Marietta woman known locally as the River Witch. What followed was the brutal murder of Nelson Rehmeyer and a sensational trial that captured national attention.
Join local historian Jim Landis as he reveals the true story behind Nellie Noll, her connection to Blymyer, and the notorious Hex Murder.
📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ 1 p.m.
📍 Old Town Hall Museum
80 North Waterford Avenue, Marietta, PA
The presentation is open to the public, and admission is free. Come discover the chilling local connection behind a crime that shocked the nation.