The Resin Bracelet That Unearthed a 55-Year Family Secret

The Resin Bracelet That Unearthed a 55-Year Family Secret Fear and curiosity collide at a cedar post: a hospital bracelet sealed in clear resin reads "Baby Boy Wright, April 9, 1968" and sat forgotten in a parish recorder's drawer for twenty-six years - how did a newborn’s ID end up on the Sharp farm, and who needed that secret to remain buried for decades? In this episode, we follow the chain of people, documents, and memories that reconnect a bracelet to a photograph, medical records, and a handwritten account, uncovering a family story that spans from April 9, 1968 to April 2023 - could a simple resin paperweight rewrite three lives? Person: Kathleen Peterson Date: April 9, 1968 Location: Linden Parish Memorial Event: Discovery reported in spring 1997; envelope stored for 26 years Status: Revelation occurred in April 2023 - Kathleen Peterson found a clear resin object at the base of a cedar post in spring 1997. - The resin contained a hospital bracelet labeled "Baby Boy Wright, April 9, 1968, Linden Parish Memorial." - The envelope with the bracelet sat in the parish recorder's unclaimed correspondence drawer for 26 years. - The Sharp farm had been in the family since at least 1951, with the eastern corner marked by that cedar post. - In April 2023, Vera Hutchins named "Sandra" as the person who "always kept the paperwork," leading Earl Sharp to a box containing medical records, a 1991 handwritten account by Doris Wright, and a photograph with a name card reading "Baby Boy Sharp." To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: [email protected].