EPISODE · Aug 31, 2022 · 8 MIN
New York: Haunted Case of Hazel Drew
from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
In the silent woods of New York, Hazel Drew's lifeless body emerged... Enter the haunting affair of New York: Haunted Case of Hazel Drew, where mystery permeates every detail. Season 12 uncovers the enigmatic murder of Hazel Drew, a vivacious young woman whose life ended in the waters of Teal's Pond, leaving unanswered questions hauntingly resonant over a century later. Hazel, remembered for her bright spirit and ambition, aspired for an independent life in a rapidly changing society, which adds layers to her unsolved murder. Her case captures broad interest not just for its grisly nature but as a reflection of early 20th-century America's undercurrents of secrecy and social shift. Details emerged: Hazel was discovered bludgeoned, prompting a fervent investigation by authorities stymied by societal constraints and minimal forensic capabilities. Her unsolved death reflected broader societal ills, a cautionary tale of discretion in a world teetering on modernity. This episode constructs the chilling scene in Sand Lake, amplifying the intrigue of missives found in personal belongings and community whispers of love affairs and deception. Listeners will be guided through speculation, leads, and theories that continue to invite conjecture. We begin on an excursion through history's shadows, examining a tale yet spoken to its final end. --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypodOur Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What this episode covers
More than a century ago, the body of 20 year old Hazel Drew was found floating in Teal's Pond near the bottom of Taborton Mountain in Sand Lake, New York. An autopsy found that she'd died of blunt head trauma to the back of her head prior to ending up in the pond. Her death was labeled a murder. In the weeks that followed the discovery of her body, many suspects were investigated including among others: her recently widowed, and suicidal, uncle William Taylor who lived nearby; a simple-minded 17 year old farm hand named Frank Smith, who fancied Hazel and his friend Rudolph Gunderman, a charcoal peddler, the two of whom had seen her along Taborton Road, near the pond, shortly before she died; and a pair of unknown men seen by a couple driving by, about the time the murder was supposed to have taken place, at the scene - one waiting in a horse drawn runabout, and the other beating around in the bushes near the pond, as if looking for something! What made Hazel's murder all the more mysterious, was that only a few days prior to it, she'd suddenly, and unexpectedly left her job as a domestic at the home of Professor E.R. Cary in Troy, and nobody knew what her intentions were. Also her luggage had been left - checked at the train station. In the end, all the leads the investigators had ran out. Nobody was ever arrested or charged with the murder, and to this day - Hazel Drew's murder remains unsolved! Find us online. Support the show by joining our Black Label to support the show and unlock exclusive benefits. You can join on Patreon and Apple Podcast Premium. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Join Shane's Facebook Group. Hosted by Shane Waters. Listen to his other crime podcast Mystery Inc, or his history podcast Hometown History! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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