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Sep 2020
15m 44s

WEST SEATTLE: Pearl Kongsle

COSMIC BIGFOOT
About this episode

On this episode of Washed Away I’m covering what could possibly be the oldest and coldest, unsolved case in Seattle’s history. It involves dynamite, a widow, and over 60 years of mystery. This is the truly bizarre story around the bombing of Pearl Kongsle. The other voice you'll hear from is that of retired detective, Mike Ciesynski. Show notes can be found at washedawaypodcast.com. (Content Warning: Murder)

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