Ep. 78: Burning Questions- The Sodder Children Disappearance & The Crying Boy Painting

Get fired up and settle in, because this week’s episode is serving up two spine-tingling tales that are sure to make you question everything—maybe even your choice of home décor. First, we’re diving into the baffling case of the Sodder Children Disappearance. Five kids vanished from their home on Christmas Eve, and the only thing more mysterious than their disappearance is the number of theories surrounding it. Was it a kidnapping? A conspiracy? Or just the world’s most baffling game of hide and seek? We’re digging into the clues and the rumors of what might have happened. Then, we move to a tale that might make you rethink hanging any artwork on your walls. The Crying Boy Painting—an artwork that’s been accused of arson. Homes have gone up in flames, but the painting? Untouched. Is it cursed, or just really, really fireproof? Tune in to find out! Finally, I want to hear from you! What do you think is the most haunted place in Alabama? Send me your spookiest suggestions, and I might just feature them in the upcoming minisode at the end of the month. So, hit play, get cozy, and let’s get to the bottom of these mysteries—Cheers! Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] Get Shaker & Spoon: https://shaker-and-spoon.sjv.io/y2EBQG Support the Show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swcpodcast/support Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast Sources: https://www.foodandwine.com/what-is-chartreuse-7554898#:~:text=While%20the%20monks%20initially%20produced,the%20Last%20Word%2C%20the%20Irish https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/spirits/flaming-cocktail-history/ https://www.foodandwine.com/how-to-set-cocktails-on-fire-7970016 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearance https://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wvrcbiog/WhatReallyHappenedToChildrena.html https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5067563 http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crying_Boy https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/crying-boy-painting-fires