EP# 30 Up in Smoke & Down in Hell: The Sodder Children & Houska Castle

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Chambers of the Occult, we delve into two unsettling mysteries that blur the line between the known and the unknown.First, Kai takes us back to Christmas Eve 1945, when a devastating fire consumed the Sodder family home in West Virginia. But when the embers cooled, an eerie question remained—where were the bodies of the five missing Sodder children? With suspicious circumstances, cryptic sightings, and a family refusing to accept the official story, this case has puzzled investigators and conspiracy theorists for decades.Then, J descends into the depths of one of Europe’s most infamous fortresses—Houska Castle. Built atop a gaping hole believed to be a literal gateway to hell, this Czech stronghold has a history shrouded in sinister legends, paranormal activity, and inexplicable horrors. From demonic creatures clawing their way out of the abyss to Nazi occult experiments, Houska Castle remains one of the most mystifying locations in the world.Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind these haunting tales. Are the Sodder children still out there? And what truly lurks beneath Houska Castle? Tune in, if you dare.