Christmas from Hell

from DEVIOUS · host Handy and Maal

Five children disappeared after a Christmas Eve house fire and no remains were ever found. In this episode, we break down the Sodder children case, the missing evidence, and the theories that still divide true crime fans decades later. From botched investigations to unanswered questions, this story shows how one night turned into one of America’s most unsettling unsolved mysteries. Timestamps: 0:00 The mysterious disappearance of the Sodder children 02:32 Unraveling the theories and speculations 05:47 The impact of crime on families and communities

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