Dark Pastures Part 4: The Disappearance of Helen Brach (Part 1)

Money. Horses. Manipulation. Disappearance. Helen Brach, a candy heiress, vanished in 1977, leaving no body, no arrests, and a trail of secrets involving inheritance schemes and Chicago’s racing scene. A place where money ran fast, and secrets ran faster. The mystery remains — because sometimes the truth disappears too.Books Hot Blood: The Money, the Brach Heiress, and the Horse Murders by Ken EngladeThin Air: The Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Helen Brach by Pat ColanderWho Killed the Candy Lady?: Unwrapping the Unsolved Murder of Helen Brach by James Ylisela💬 Text Ruby & Mel HERE! Support the showMusic by audionautix.com: Jason ShawAll individuals mentioned in this podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The information presented is based on publicly available sources and is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but details may vary as new information becomes available.This podcast does not condone or glorify criminal behavior. Our goal is to shed light on true events, promote awareness, and honor the victims and their families.