The Mysterious Vanishing of the Sodder Children: Unsolved Christmas Tragedy

On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire engulfed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. While George and Jennie Sodder escaped along with four of their children, five others - Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie Jr. and Betty - were never seen again. The official explanation was that the fire, caused by faulty wiring, had been so intense that it cremated the children's bodies, leaving no trace behind. However, a series of strange occurrences and unanswered questions cast doubt on this narrative.
Was this a tragic accident or a sinister cover-up? Join us as we explore the evidence:

The mysterious phone call Jennie Sodder received on the night of the fire.

The missing ladder that hampered rescue attempts.

The cut phone lines.

The lack of any remains in the fire debris.

The 'beef liver heart' incident.

The numerous reported sightings of the children in the years after the fire.

The strange photograph that surfaced, alleged to be Louis Sodder as an adult.

George Sodder's outspoken criticism of Benito Mussolini and the possibility of Mafia involvement.
This is a story of enduring mystery, a family's desperate search for answers, and the unsettling feeling that something is amiss.

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