April 30, 2025

Murder & Mystery at Lakeview Cemetery with Civil War Seattle

25 minutes

What do a $3.85 murder, torrential rain, and Civil War vets have in common? They’re all part of Lakeview Cemetery’s unhinged history—and Shea and Jody are here for every wild minute.
In this hilarious and haunting episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody brave Seattle’s atmospheric river to explore Lakeview Cemetery with Richard from Seattle History Tours.

From true crime tales of $3.85 murder to Civil War veterans' untold stories, this tour was a wild ride through the West’s forgotten tragedies. Whether you're a true crime addict, history buff, or curious traveler, you’ll be hooked.

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Chapters with Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome: From History Haters to Nerds

04:30 - Why We Took the Lakeview Cemetery Tour

10:00 - Atmospheric River Madness

15:40 - $3.85 Murder: The Charles Nordstrom Story

22:00 - Seattle’s Wild Cemetery Figures

30:00 - Dreaming of Giant Gravestones

40:00 - Shea’s One-Star Review Vendetta

45:00 - How You Can Support the Show

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