EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Mysterious Death of Christina Kettlewell (The 8 Day Bride) | Patreon Bonus Preview
from Forensic Tales · host Rockefeller Audio
In May 1947, newlywed Christina Kettlewell traveled to a remote cottage in Severn Falls, Ontario, with her husband, Jack, and his close friend Ronald Berry. Three days later, the cottage was destroyed by fire, Jack was found unconscious, and Christina’s body was discovered face down in only nine inches of water. An autopsy determined that Christina had drowned, but the forensic evidence raised more questions than answers. Why were there no burns or significant injuries on her body? What role did the codeine found in her stomach play? And why did the accounts provided by the two men closest to her seem to conflict with the physical evidence? This special preview introduces the mysterious death of Christina Kettlewell, also known as the Eight-Day Bride. The complete episode—including the alleged love triangle, missing money, insurance policies, purported suicide notes, coroner’s inquest, and competing theories—is available now as July’s bonus episode on Patreon and through Apple Podcasts subscriptions. Support the show and listen to the complete bonus episode: Patreon: patreon.com/forensictales You can also subscribe directly through the Forensic Tales page in the Apple Podcasts app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Eight days after marrying Jack Kettlewell, 22-year-old Christina Kettlewell was found drowned in nine inches of water while her honeymoon cottage burned nearby. This special preview explores the love triangle and conflicting forensic evidence at the center of one of Canada’s strangest unsolved mysteries.
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