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EPISODE · May 25, 2022 · 16 MIN

The Murder that Inspired Twin Peaks

from True Crime Recaps

The shocking murder of Hazel Drew, a governess with a stellar reputation in the small mill town of Sand Lake, New York, led to ghost stories and legends in the community. And over a hundred years later, her case would be the inspiration for the story of Laura Palmer, a character from the TV show Twin Peaks.  But while Laura’s killer was caught, who murdered Hazel Drew would remain a mystery for more than 100 years. Let’s get into it!  Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shocking murder of Hazel Drew, a governess with a stellar reputation in the small mill town of Sand Lake, New York, led to ghost stories and legends in the community. And over a hundred years later, her case would be the inspiration for the story of Laura Palmer, a character from the TV show Twin Peaks.  But while Laura’s killer was caught, who murdered Hazel Drew would remain a mystery for more than 100 years. Let’s get into it!  Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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