Fringe Beyond Limits

Up in Smoke: The Mystery of the Sodder Children

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Show Notes

This episode examines the 1945 Sodder family fire in Fayetteville, West Virginia, exploring conflicting evidence, suspicious circumstances, and decades of reported sightings and leads.

We review the investigation, witness accounts, and four main theories—tragic fire, revenge arson, trafficking/illegal adoption, or a familiar abductor—and leave the conclusion to the listener.

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