Cora Hebner

In 1938, the quiet town of Pocahontas became the center of one of America’s most shocking true-crime cases. When a skeleton was discovered beneath a storm cellar on the Hebner property, authorities uncovered a chilling story of deception, fraud, and murder. At the heart of it all was Cora Hebner—an intelligent, composed woman whose “lonely hearts” marriage scams had already left a trail of broken lives across several states. As investigators pieced together the mystery of her missing husband, Will Hebner, the case drew national attention. But before she could stand trial, Cora took her own life, leaving behind a defiant note and countless unanswered questions. Her story remains one of Arkansas’s most fascinating and unsettling tales—a haunting mix of romance, greed, betrayal, and secrets buried deep in the Ozarks. #arkansas #history #podcast