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Jul 2018
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Episode 10: The Sodder Children….where t...

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This one us so frustrating, guys!  When George and Jennie Sodder's home burned downed on Christmas Eve in 1945, they were thrust into a lifelong battle to find 5 of their children who, despite leaving no remains, were never seen alive again. This case has inept authorities, conspiracy theories and a tale of parental dedication that will thaw your cold, dead heart. This is, the Sodder children mystery.

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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5067563

Sodder Family Tragedy: The Mystery of Five Missing Children by Douglas MacGowan  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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