Tracey shares the story of river pirates on the Ohio River and the story of Samuel Mason and his gang of pirates, which included the infamous Harpe Bros along with other characters. Then Janet weaves the tale of Belle Gunness, widower who was a serial killer and may have faked her own death to get away.

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References to today's stories:

Samual Mason: Wikipedia, historycollection.com, weelunk.com, richlandroots.com, legendofamerica.com, "Between the Rivers: A West Carroll Chronical", by F.S. McKoin

Belle Gunness: Cracked