May 5, 2025
Tracing Grandpa Charlie: The Disappearance That Shaped a Texas Family
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A Prelude to Season Two: Unraveling the Past
In this special episode of 'Finding Grandpa Charlie', host Erv Lenzy reviews the significant discoveries from season one, focusing on the life of his great grandfather, Charlie Henderson, who faked his death in 1912. The epis...
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April 20, 2025
He Was Supposed to Be Dead
One man disappeared. A century later, his great-grandson is chasing the truth. Finding Grandpa Charlie is a true crime-style family history podcast that investigates the mysterious disappearance of Charles Newton Henderson — ...
April 28, 2025
101 - Whispers and Ghost Stories
In this episode I share family legends and stoiries about Grandpa Charlie, the way I heard them as a kid. And one exciting discovery I learned a s a young adult.
May 4, 2025
Ep 02 - Tracing the Roots of a Family Legend
In this episode of 'Finding Grandpa Charlie', Erv Lenzy delves into the mysterious life of his great grandfather, Charlie Henderson. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and historical context, Erv explores Charlie's roots in Bonham, Texas, his family's legacy, and the circumstances surrounding hi…
May 10, 2025
Ep 03 - The Pines Remember
https://www.podpage.com/finding-grandpa-charlie/ In this episode of 'Finding Grandpa Charlie', Erv Lenzy delves into the mysterious life of Charlie Henderson, and the history of timber industry in Ratcliffe. The narrative unf...
May 16, 2025
Ep 04 - Silence & Cinder
This episode explores the life of Henrietta Waters, an indigenous woman who migrated to Texas in the late 19th century. It delves into her journey, the challenges she faced as a young mother, and the complexities of her relat...
May 21, 2025
BONUS - Erv's Podcast Chat
https://www.podpage.com/finding-grandpa-charlie/ In this episode, Erv Lenzy discusses the evolution of his podcast, emphasizing the importance of listening to previous episodes to understand the ongoing narrative. He shares i...
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About the Host
Erv Lenzy
I'm Erv Lenzy — podcast host, amateur genealogist, and the great-grandson of the man who vanished.
I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I'm a husband, father, and something of a mental health guru by day. By night (and sometimes weekends), I'm piecing together a century-old mystery involving my great-grandfather Charlie, who may have faked his death and left behind more questions than answers.
Finding Grandpa Charlie started as a family mystery fifty years ago and turned into a full-blown investigation. With a background in mental health, a love for history, and a whole lot of curiosity, I’ve spent thirty years digging through census records, recording interviews of family members, lookingn through legal documents, and even using DNA, all in search of the truth.
This podcast is my way of telling that story. It’s part true crime, part genealogy, and part personal reckoning. I hope you’ll come along for the ride.