On Christmas Eve, 1945, a mysterious fire destroyed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Five of the ten Sodder children vanished without a trace. Despite no remains being found in the ashes, authorities declared them dead, but the truth may be far more disturbing.

In this episode, we unravel one of America’s most haunting mysteries. Were the Sodder children kidnapped? What about the cut phone lines, the silent fire truck, and the strange photograph sent decades later?

Join us as we investigate this chilling true crime case that still baffles experts and haunts listeners worldwide.

Want to learn more or see the evidence for yourself? Check out these in-depth resources:

• Smithsonian Magazine – The Children Who Went Up in Smoke
• FBI Vault: The Sodder Children Disappearance