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Barbara Newhall Follett - The Disappearing Prodigy

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Show Notes

In 1939, author and former child prodigy Barbara Newhall Follett stormed out of her apartment after a fight with her husband. The 25-year-old was never seen or heard from again. Sponsors! Gabi - Take TWO MINUTES and see if you can save up to $865 a year on car insurance today! Go to Gabi.com/GONE to start the process of saving money, with NO fees, NO forms, and NO spam. Grove Collaborative - Go to Grove.co/GONE and get a FREE 5-piece Spring Cleaning Set from Mrs. Meyer’s and Grove— a $30 value! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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