In 1873, off the coast of New England sits a collection of islands called the Isle of Shoals. Smuttynose Island is a small island of only around 25 acres. It is home to the Hontvet family. Befriending a lone fisherman and welcoming into their family turns out to be a fatal move as tragedy strikes the family. 
 
Sources for this episode include: 
<a href="http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2009/12/smuttynose-murders.html">Murder by Gaslight</a>
<a href="https://newengland.com/today/travel/new-hampshire/portsmouth/smuttynose-murders/">Newengland.com</a>

In 1873, off the coast of New England sits a collection of islands called the Isle of Shoals. Smuttynose Island is a small island of only around 25 acres. It is home to the Hontvet family. Befriending a lone fisherman and welcoming into their family turns out to be a fatal move as tragedy strikes the family. Sources for this episode include: Murder by Gaslight Newengland.com

In 1873, off the coast of New England sits a collection of islands called the Isle of Shoals. Smuttynose Island is a small island of only around 25 acres. It is home to the Hontvet family.&nbsp;Befriending a lone fisherman and welcoming into their family turns out to be a fatal move as tragedy strikes the family.&nbsp;
 
Sources for this episode include:&nbsp;
<a href="http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2009/12/smuttynose-murders.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Murder by Gaslight</a>
<a href="https://newengland.com/today/travel/new-hampshire/portsmouth/smuttynose-murders/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Newengland.com</a>

Isle of Shoals - The Axe Murders

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