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**Discussion begins at 5:00**On Christmas Eve, 1945, tragedy struck the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia.  A fire destroyed the house — but five of the children were never found.  Authorities ruled the blaze accidental, yet no bones, remains, or evidence of the children were ever recovered.For decades, George and Jennie Sodder believed their kids hadn't perished in the flames at all.  Were the Sodder children kidnapped? Was it a Mafia cover-up tied to George's outspoken views?  Or was this just one of history's strangest true crime coincidences?In this episode, we dive deep into the mysterious disappearance of the Sodder Children: the cut phone lines, the disabled trucks, the suspicious “wrong number” call, and the mysterious photo mailed to the family two decades later.  This unsolved case has haunted West Virginia for nearly 80 years — and it remains one of the most chilling Christmas true crime stories ever told.Send us a textSupport the showTheme song by INDA

On Christmas Eve, 1945, the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, was consumed by fire. Five of George and Jennie Sodder's ten children never emerged from the flames. Authorities ruled that they had perished in the blaze—but no bones, no teeth, no trace was ever found. For decades, the Sodders pursued every lead: strange threats, severed phone lines, vanished ladders, mysterious sightings, and even a cryptic photograph claiming one child had survived. Was it a tragic fire, or something far more sinister? In this episode, we unravel one of America's most haunting family mysteries—the disappearance of the Sodder children.

First aired February 19, 2023A profound mystery has confuzzled minds for decades. What really happened on December 24th, 1945 in Fayetteville West Virginia? Five children disappear amidst the chaos of a house fire, presumed dead, but leaving no trace. Surely an entire town hasn't conspired against one man and his secretive past, or did they? Let's unravel this ongoing mystery together!Support the showStay curious!

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On Christmas Eve 1945, a devastating house fire in West Virginia destroyed the Sodder family home. Five of the children were unable to escape as the house burned to the ground, but what happened next became one of the most strange unsolved mysteries. Some of the evidence suggests that the children survived, and the fire was an attack on the Sodder family. In this re-release of an older A Study of Strange episode, we dig into the suspicious clues and facts of the case. Some of which have rarely been published. Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC

A CrimeCast Podcast Share! We are surrounded by mysteries and odd happenings! Not all of them make it into a book or movie! These short CrimeCast snippets are designed to peak your interest and maybe even push you down the rabbit hole of intrique. www.thecrimecast.com ... It was Christmas Eve, 1945, in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The Sodder family—George, Jennie, and their ten children—were preparing for bed when a fire suddenly engulfed their home. George and Jennie escaped with four of their kids, but five of their children—Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie, and Betty—were trapped inside. Listen for the rest of the story... Powered by: https://www.kubotaofchattanooga.com/ Sponsored by: MedicareMisty - https://www.medicaremisty.com/ Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Today, we're diving into one of our all time favorite mysteries - the disappearance of the Sodder Children! If a house burns down with a number of people in it, why are there no bones or bone fragments? Where else could the children have gone? And why did the Sodder family receive a photo decades after the children's disappearance claiming to be one of the disappeared, if there was never any additional evidence of survivors? And WHY would someone call laughing and clinking glasses right before the Sodder family home burned down? All these questions asked but not answered on today's episode!

On Christmas Eve, December 24, 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder residence in Fayetteville, West Virginia, United States five children are believed to be missing till this day. Maurice Sodder (aged 14) Martha Lee Sodder (aged 12) Louis Sodder (aged 10) Jennie Irene Sodder (aged 8) Betty Dolly Sodder (aged 5)

On Christmas Eve 1945 in the quiet little town of Fayetteville West Virginia, Jennie Sodder awoke just after one in the morning to find her little farm house filled with smoke, flames licking the walls of her husband's office. She rushed to wake and alert her husband and 9 children. It was clear that they needed to escape quickly. Once out on the lawn Jennie saw her husband, two daughters and two son's, which left 5 children in the house, trapped, or so they thought. No trace of those five children has been found to this very day. In the seventy nine years since five of the ten Sodder children disappeared during the fire that destroyed their home, no one can say for sure what happened to them and it has driven devoted true crime fans into the deepest rabbit holes.   Click To Learn More Article 1 Article 2 Local West Virginia Coverage Smithsonian Article                 WWBD Merch Buy your WWBD swag here!  Join the Conversation       

At around 1:00 am on December 25, 1945, Jennie Sodder woke up to smoke pouring into her bedroom. She woke up her husband, George, and they started evacuating the house of their nine children. By the time the fire took over the Sodder residence, only Jennie, George, and four of their children made it outside safely. George and two of his sons frantically tried to get into the house to save the remaining children, but they couldn't. When George went to fill up a bucket with water to start extinguishing the flames, the water was frozen, when he went to grab their ladder to get his children from the top story, the ladder was missing; when he went to drive his trucks to the second story window, neither would start despite having worked just the day before. And when they tried to call the fire department for help, no one responded for hours. The only thing the family could do was watch as their home burned to the ground. Hours later, after the smoldering ashes were put out, a group of people began searching for the children's remains, but nothing was found. Not a single bone was found in the ashes. The fire was quickly ruled an accident, and investigators told the family the children's bodies had burned up completely in the fire, leaving nothing of them behind, not even their bones. But between the mishaps, while trying to put out the fire, threats made against the family before the fire, and the strange behavior of authorities throughout the investigation, Jennie and George Sodder refused to believe five of their children were killed in the home. They were convinced their children didn't die in the fire, and they spent the rest of their lives trying to prove it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 156: Christmas Case CharcuterieIn today's episode, Abby and Allie select and review a handful of cases covered before by the podcast from fetal abductions to massacres. These cases are all relevant to the time of year, or holiday, and are brought to you to help you choose which to listen to next! Plus, if you stay tuned, there's a surprise left for anyone who sticks it out to the end of this little Christmas Case Charcuterie episode. Happy Holidays from the ATFTC fam to you and yours! Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon't forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Episodes Mentioned: Episode 42 | The Murders of Ed and Minnie MaurinEpisode 46 | The Covina Christmas MassacreEpisode 118 | Reena Virk: The Girl Under the BridgeEpisode 123 | The Murder of Bobbi Jo Stinnett: Fetal AbductionEpisode 154 | The Disappearance of the Sodder Children

In this episode of Crime Time, Inc., we mark the 79th anniversary of the Sodder family tragedy that occurred on Christmas Eve, 1945. Five Sodder children vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. We delve into the details of the case, exploring the family's background, George Sodder's controversial political views, the suspicious fire, and multiple theories including arson and kidnapping. The episode examines the family's relentless search for answers and the lingering mystery that continues to captivate true crime enthusiasts.00:00 Introduction to the Sodder Family Mystery00:43 Background and Context: The Sodder Family01:50 The Night of the Fire: Unpacking the Events04:17 Suspicious Circumstances and Theories08:00 The Aftermath: Search for Answers09:59 Reflections and Takeaways11:58 Conclusion: The Enduring Mystery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the small, sleepy town of Fayetteville, West Virginia - George and Jennie Sodder - who had allowed their 9 children to stay up later than usual in order to play with Christmas Gifts - were finally putting their children to bed… In the hours that followed, Jennie was awoken by a mysterious and highly disturbing phone caller, as well as the sounds of “banging and rolling” on the roof of the Sodder house. Suddenly, the home became engulfed in flames - and the fire rapidly spread. George, Jennie and four of the nine Sodder children frantically fled the house to the streets below, but the other five children were allegedly trapped - and tragically perished - in the attic. All of this occurred whilst the remaining members of the Sodder Family watched on in horror… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before we take a 2 week break for the holidays and travel, we wanted to leave you with a story that happened on Christmas Eve in 1945. It a devastating fire that consumed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. While George and Jennie Sodder and four of their children escaped, five of their children seemingly vanished without a trace. The official explanation claimed they perished in the fire, but troubling inconsistencies and chilling clues have kept the mystery alive for nearly 80 years.Hit play, grab a drink, ditch the family for an hour, and join us as Kat delves into one of America's most haunting cold cases, exploring theories, evidence, and the Sodder family's relentless pursuit of the truth.Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa, Happy Boxing Day, and Happy Festivus for the Rest of Us! Here's to a wonderful 2025! We love you all!See something. Say something.Love,Kat & AshleyReferences:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-happened-sodder-children-siblings-who-went-up-in-smoke-west-virginia-house-fire-172429802/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearancehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-25/the-mystery-of-the-vanished-sodder-children/103245390https://www.grunge.com/676611/the-biggest-sodder-children-theories-what-really-happened-to-them/https://www.mywvhome.com/forties/sodder.htmlhttps://wickedhistory.substack.com/p/a-tragic-and-enduring-christmas-mysteryhttps://www.timeswv.com/news/their-fate-kidnapped-murdered-or-are-they-still-alive/article_be5920fe-a3f1-11e6-a3fc-43908d62effb.htmlPlease like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via: Case Files with Kat and Ashley FacebookInstagramFOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING: https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT: https://rainn.org/resources

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Episode 154: The Disappearance of the Sodder ChildrenOn Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family residence was reduced to debris after a fire burned it to the ground. George and Jennie Sodder woke just after 1:30am Christmas morning to the smell of smoke, and called to the children to get out of the home immediately. Of the couple's 10 children, 5 were still missing when the flames were put out. The disappearance of the Sodder children is a case that is still unsolved today. Over the years, several theories have emerged, including that the children perished in the fire, were stolen and sold on the black market, and more.Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon't forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:Morbid Episode 10: The Sodder Children… Where the hell are they?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsYTMvP66hAhttps://www.register-herald.com/news/sodder-mystery-holds-national-appeal-continues-to-baffle-community/article_2c6a06ad-e788-5e1b-a3cf-6e6fe65061f8.htmlhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-happened-sodder-children-siblings-who-went-up-in-smoke-west-virginia-house-fire-172429802/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sodder-children-disappearance-unsolved-mystery_n_6574961ae4b09724b4345a46https://www.utdailybeacon.com/opinion/columns/killer-conversations-the-disappearance-of-the-sodder-children-was-not-an-accident/article_8d3edfe6-6bc4-11eb-b20e-6b2282258bf9.htmlhttps://the-line-up.com/sodder-children-disappearance-1945https://www.npr.org/2005/12/23/5067563/mystery-of-missing-children-haunts-w-va-townhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18304176/jennie-sodderhttps://www.history.com/topics/world-war-iihttps://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/benito-mussolini-1#:~:text=Benito%20Mussolini%20was%20an%20Italian,the%20Nazi%20Party%20in%20Germany.

Christmas Eve, almost 80 years ago, in West Virginia a family suffered a terrible tragedy when a mysterious fire destroyed their home. Most of the family escaped except for five of the nine children. Believing they had perished, by the time the fire department made it there Christmas morning they discovered the more unthinkable: no bodies or bones of the five children were found. Did the children escape, were they kidnapped, trafficked or worse, murdered sometime later? Tonight we discuss that and more in the case of the missing Sodder children.   'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry   Merchandise: https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/   Sponsored by:   Dietsmoke.com - use promo code DFWTO for 50% off your purchase   Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Susan Williams about her new book "Unresolved Lives: Seven Stories of Mayhem Including the Mad Butcher, Sodder Children, and Cabin 13." Susan is a native of Fayette County West Virginia and a former police and courts reporter for The Charleston Gazette. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliot-parker/support

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Susan Williams about her new book "Unresolved Lives: Seven Stories of Mayhem Including the Mad Butcher, Sodder Children, and Cabin 13." Susan is a native of Fayette County West Virginia and a former police and courts reporter for The Charleston Gazette.

Join us as we delve into the tragic and mysterious story of the Sodder family, whose lives were forever altered by a devastating house fire on Christmas in 1945. George and Jenny Sodder faced the unthinkable when five of their kids, Betty, Maurice, Martha, Louis, & Jennie, vanished without a trace amidst the flames. We'll discuss the “investigation” from law enforcement as well as the efforts by the Sodder family to locate their missing children. We will also share theories about whether the children survived the fire as well as suspects and motives. Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764A special thank you to our jam thief, Mary Quiton!https://www.patreon.com/truecreepshttps://www.truecreeps.com/shopwww.truecreeps.comHave an episode idea or a question about a case? Submit them here: https://www.truecreeps.com/ideasandquestionsTwitter @truecreepsInstagram @truecreepspodFacebook.com/truecreepspodEmail us at truecreepspod@gmail.comHouse fire infoFive of ten Sodder siblings vanished in a Christmas Eve house fire. Were they taken? | The IndependentSodder Family House - ClioUnder Attack | Italian | Immigration and Relocation in U.S. History | Classroom Materials at the Library of Congress | Library of CongressWV - WV - Sodder Family - 5 children, Christmas eve 1945 - #4 | Page 23 | WebsleuthsInternet sleuths awaken 61-year-old Christmas mystery | Archives | montgomery-herald.comSodder mystery holds national appeal, continues to baffle community | News | register-herald.comThe Disappearance of the Sodder Children5 Curious Details About The Missing Sodder Children | Mystery | Investigation DiscoveryFamilySearch.orgMarc Hoover: Disappearance of the Sodder children | The Clermont SunI cinque bambini scomparsi della famiglia Sodder - Bottega MisteroWhere are the...

A tragedy unfolds on Christmas Eve, 1945 in a small town in West Virginia. The Sodder family – 2 parents and 9 children – go to bed after a happy celebration. But during the night, a series of unexplained events occur. The events culminate in a raging fire that burns the family's house to the ground. It appears as though five children were lost during the blaze, but the rest of the family embarks on a 20-year campaign to discover the truth of the missing children.   Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join   Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial.   On YouTube, subscribe to INFAMOUS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage.   For more details, please visit www.blackbarrelmedia.com. Our social media pages are: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  The Hinterkaifeck Murders: A Chilling Mystery of Unsolved Horror and Paranormal Intrigue The Disappearance of the Sodder Children: A Haunting Christmas Mystery Our Names are Trevor and Riley.  We are from West Michigan and we are best friends who have had a love for the things that go bump in the night for years, after many years of talking about doing a podcast and going out and investigating the paranormal ourselves. We Finally did it. Thus What Goes Bump In the Night was born in 2019. Since the creation of the podcast we have been all over the US investigating the paranormal and covering the spookiest creepypastas and urban legends we can find Through our time doing this, we covered a wide range of topics from local urban legends to mythical creatures and bizarre events that have occurred over the globe. So if you believe or want to believe in the things that we can't explain, we ask you to keep your ears and eyes open for what really goes bump in the night. If you have your own paranormal stories or a creepypasta you would like us to share or be featured on the podcast please email us at Whatgoesbumppodcast@gmail.com   Feel free to send donations to help the podcast to our Cashapp $Whatgoesbump or Venmoo @whatgoesbump Thank you Night Crew! - Trevor & Riley

Story One – What Happened to the Sodder Children? During the dying days of 1945, the small town of Fayetteville in West Virginia played host to a horrendous tragedy. A huge blaze tore through a local household, seemingly claiming the lives of five young children in the process. But the failure of authorities to locate their remains, coupled with a series of bizarre occurrences in the aftermath of the incident ultimately posed the question, what happened to the Sodder Children? Story Two – Into Thin Air The nature of missing persons cases can vary greatly, both in terms of their individual circumstances, and their eventual outcomes. But few such disappearances match the complexity and mystery of those we will be examining in this episode. Instances where those who went missing, having vanished in front of multiple witnesses, seemingly into thin air. MUSIC  Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG

Today we discuss the bizarre story of the Sauter family. We'll start by learning about a tragic fire in the family home early on Christmas morning in 1945. The parents and older children made it out alive, but five of the younger children did not. When the fire was finally extinguished, the remains of the five children were never found. We'll discuss some of the bizarre occurrences that happened before and after the Sodder children disappeared. We'll also discuss the Sodder's own investigation into what happened to the children, and touch on some theories as to what might have happened to the five Sodder kids that Christmas morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, will be a treat as we discuss some of the most baffling unsolved murders of the 20th century with my special guest Jenny Ashford discussing her book Faceless.     What is it about unsolved murders that still fascinates us long after the cases have gone cold? Is it simply that we enjoy being able to come up with our own theories about what happened to the unfortunate victims? Or are we intrigued by the terrifying possibility that the killers are still out there somewhere?   The Faceless Villain: Volume One is the first in a three volume series that explores the most mysterious and disturbing unsolved murders of the twentieth century. This volume is comprised of the years 1900 through 1959, and includes all of the best known cases of the period, as well as many more lesser-known murders, all presented in a compelling chronological narrative that takes the reader on a grisly journey through the blood-soaked avenues of early twentieth century crime.   Featuring: The Peasenhall Murder. The Seal Chart Murder. The Atlanta Ripper. The Villisca Axe Murders. The Axeman of New Orleans. The Green Bicycle Case. Little Lord Fauntleroy. Hinterkaifeck Farm. The St. Aubin Street Massacre. The Wallace Case. The Atlas Vampire. The Brighton Trunk Crime. The Cleveland Torso Murderer. The Horror in Room 1046. Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Pitchfork Murder. The Sodder Children. The Phantom Killer. The Black Dahlia. Somerton Man. The Grimes Sisters. The Boy in the Box. And Much More! What is it about unsolved murders that still fascinates us long after the cases have gone cold? Is it simply that we enjoy being able to come up with our own theories about what happened to the unfortunate victims? Or are we intrigued by the terrifying possibility that the killers are still out there somewhere?   The Faceless Villain: Volume One is the first in a three volume series that explores the most mysterious and disturbing unsolved murders of the twentieth century. This volume is comprised of the years 1900 through 1959, and includes all of the best known cases of the period, as well as many more lesser-known murders, all presented in a compelling chronological narrative that takes the reader on a grisly journey through the blood-soaked avenues of early twentieth century crime.   Featuring: The Peasenhall Murder. The Seal Chart Murder. The Atlanta Ripper. The Villisca Axe Murders. The Axeman of New Orleans. The Green Bicycle Case. Little Lord Fauntleroy. Hinterkaifeck Farm. The St. Aubin Street Massacre. The Wallace Case. The Atlas Vampire. The Brighton Trunk Crime. The Cleveland Torso Murderer. The Horror in Room 1046. Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Pitchfork Murder. The Sodder Children. The Phantom Killer. The Black Dahlia. Somerton Man. The Grimes Sisters. The Boy in the Box. And Much More!Follow Our Other ShowsFollow UFO WitnessesFollow Crime Watch WeeklyFollow Paranormal FearsFollow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle StoriesJoin our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content.Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradioFollow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradioDo you frequently miss episodes?Don't worry; here are some tips to ensure you never miss out again:If you haven't already, follow or subscribe to the show to receive updates on new episodes. Even if you have already done this, it's a good idea to click the option again to ensure that you are still subscribed. This is especially important!Turn on notifications for new episodes in your podcast app.Make sure that your device allows notifications from your podcast app - we recommend using Apple for IOS devices.If your app has the option, swipe down to refresh the list of episodes.

On Christmas Eve 1945, George and Jennie Sodder woke up to their home on fire. They were able to escape with 4 of their 9 children who were at home, but the others never made it out. There was no evidence that the 5 children died in the fire, so the Sodders believe something else happened to their children. Where are the 5 missing Sodder children?Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespodTwitter: @caffcrimespodEmail: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.comFacebook: Caffeinated CrimesSupport the Show.

Just after midnight on Christmas Eve 1945, Jennie Sodder woke up to the smell of smoke. The home she shared with her husband, George, and nine of their children, was going up in flames. It would be over seven hours before the fire department arrived. By then, the two-story house had burned to the ground […] The post The Missing Sodder Children appeared first on Tiegrabber.

What happened to five of the ten sodder children the night their house went up in flames, some say they were kidnapped by the Sicilian mafia or murdered by someone who had a grudge against their father. Almost 80 years later we still have no concrete evidence as to what happened, some say we never will.

What happened to the Sodder children who went missing one Christmas Eve night as the family's house went up in flames? Their remains were never found, and this case has gone on to be one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in history. Find out everything you need to know right here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theinfographicsshow/message

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One of the most haunting mysteries to ever occur in West Virginia – and perhaps even in America – began during the predawn hours of December 25, 1945. The fire that occurred at the Sodder home that night was the key to the mystery, but whether it was a vanishing, a kidnapping, or a mass murder has never been determined. *** Plus, even though a young man was tried, convicted, and died in prison for the murder – along with two others – there are many who believe that Suzanne Degnan's murder was never actually solved. And that may be the reason that Suzanne's spirit has never rested in peace. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“1945: The Missing Children” (The Christmas Disappearance of the Sodder Children) and “1946: Waite For Word” (The Bloody Murder and Ghost of Suzanne Degnan) written by Troy Taylor from the book “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings”: https://amzn.to/3SszFMA= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Originally aired: December 28, 2017CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/disappearance-of-the-sodder-children/

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The Sodder Family was a close knit family with 10 children. One night, five of them go missing. But, the question remains, what really happened to them the night of Christmas in 1945?https://www.causeofcrime.com/the-sodder-children

Happy Holidays! It's time for some true crime Twisted Teacher Style. In the early hours of Christmas Day in 1945, a devastating fire destroyed the Sodder family home in West Virginia. However, five of the Sodder children were nowhere to be found. Despite extensive searches and investigations, their fate remains unknown.Belle Gunness, a Norwegian immigrant, is infamous for her alleged killing spree in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Operating from her farm in La Porte, Indiana, she lured unsuspecting suitors with the promise of love and then reportedly murdered them for financial gain.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed today's episode. Until next time, stay TWISTED!https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/triflers-need-not-apply-the-story-of-deadly-belle-gunnesshttps://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/The-Mysterious-Disappearance-of-the-Sodder-ChildrenTwisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you!Leave us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/TwistedTeachersWebsite-Twistedteacherspodcast.comLINKTREE :https://linktr.ee/twistedteacherContact us via email: Twistedteachers2@gmail.comInstagram: @twisted__teacher; @inked_educator68; @escaping_educationTik Tok: @inkededucator @escape_educationFacebook: @TwistedTeacherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifersquireroberts

Unfortunately, the simplest solution is the most plausible— the children died in the fire. An inept police and fire department simply didn't look hard enough.But what do you think happened to the Sodder kids all those years ago?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!

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Ep 184 is loose and this week we have the tragic, dark story of the Sodder family fire and the mystery that surrounds it.What happened at the Sodder household one Christmas Eve? Was this an accident or a planned attack? And do you know of the box monster?The secret ingredient is...fire! Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepoisonerscab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Christmas Eve, December 24, 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder residence in Fayetteville, West Virginia. At the time, it was occupied by George Sodder, his wife Jennie, and nine of their ten children. The bodies of the other five children have never been found, but many mysterious coincidences have led to some theories about what may have happened. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/KillerInstinctYT Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Christmas Eve in 1945, a mysterious fire broke out at the Sodder home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. George Sodder, his wife Jennie and four of their nine children escaped. Leaving 5 of the children still inside The fire department didn't arrive for 7 hours. When they finally did get to the scene, the home was nothing but ash Strangely, the bodies of the five children were never found. The Sodder Family began to question the fire. Strange occurrences before & after lead them to believe that their children were kidnapped that night. They believed the fire was set as a diversion & they survived Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel, friends! Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

On Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family home went up in flames. Parents George and Jennie escaped the blaze with four of their children, only to realize that five of their remaining children were missing. The problem was, no trace of their remains was found anywhere in the rubble. As time went by, curious details led some to believe the may have made it out alive. But where could they have gone? More than 60 years later, this tragic mystery remains unsolved. This Week's Sponsors: Green Pan- Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code STRANGE and you'll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99. Smalls- That's promo code STRANGE for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Athena Club- Head over to AthenaClub.com and grab your razor kit today or you can find Athena Club Razors at your local Target. Plus with your purchase of a Razor Kit and blade subscription on their site, you can try their Gentle Body Scrub for FREE with code STRANGE at checkout (for a limited time only). Naked Wines- So head to NakedWines.com/STRANGE and click ‘Enter Voucher' in the top right when you get to the website, and enter STRANGE for both the code AND password to get 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included.

On December 24, 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder residence. United States. At the time, it was occupied by George Sodder, his wife Jennie, and nine of their ten children. During the fire, George, Jennie, and four of the nine children escaped. The bodies of the other five children have never been found. The surviving Sodder family believed for the rest of their lives that the five missing children survived.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Grab a beer and join us tonight as we cover the disappearance of the Sodder children! We'll get into the details of the Christmas Eve fire that allegedly killed five of the ten Sodder children, and the investigation. We'll cover all the weird details found as the years went by, and give our thoughts.  https://www.necronomipod.com https://www.patreon.com/necronomipod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At around 1:00 am on December 25, 1945, Jennie Sodder woke up to smoke pouring into her bedroom. She woke up her husband, George, and they started evacuating the house of their nine children. By the time the fire took over the Sodder residence, only Jennie, George, and four of their children made it outside safely. George and two of his sons frantically tried to get into the house to save the remaining children, but they couldn't. When George went to fill up a bucket with water to start extinguishing the flames, the water was frozen, when he went to grab their ladder to get his children from the top story, the ladder was missing; when he went to drive his trucks to the second story window, neither would start despite having worked just the day before. And when they tried to call the fire department for help, no one responded for hours. The only thing the family could do was watch as their burned to the ground. Hours later, after the smoldering ashes were put out, a group of people began searching for the children's remains, but nothing was found. Not a single bone was found in the ashes. The fire was quickly ruled an accident, and investigators told the family the children's bodies had burned up completely in the fire, leaving nothing of them behind, not even their bones. But between the mishaps, while trying to put out the fire, threats made against the family before the fire, and the strange behavior of authorities throughout the investigation, Jennie and George Sodder refused to believe five of their children were killed in the home. They were convinced their children didn't die in the fire, and they spent the rest of their lives trying to prove it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On Christmas Eve, 1945, a fire broke out in the Sodder family home destroying the entire house and taking five of the nine children with it. Shortly after the fire, and due to some VERY strange evidence, the father of the family started to believe that maybe the children were actually....kidnapped In this episode, we'll deep dive into the night of the fire as well as the bizarre events that took place afterward to try and figure out just what happened to those children that fateful night.  Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore, with additional commentary by Leo. Enjoy what you're hearing? Leave us a rating and follow the podcast on instagram @heartstartspounding. If you have a heart pounding story you'd like to share on the podcast, email heartstartspounding@gmail.com. sources: https://seletyn.com/2019/11/08/fayco-history-the-sodder-children/ https://stacyhorn.com/2005/12/28/long-long-long-sodder-post/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/ https://www.npr.org/2005/12/23/5067563/mystery-of-missing-children-haunts-w-va-town Happy Heart Pounding Holidays to all!