The Sodder Children Disappearance | America’s Most Chilling Unsolved Family Mystery

The Sodder Children disappearance is one of America’s most disturbing unsolved mysteries.

On Christmas Eve 1945, a house fire destroyed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. When the ashes cooled, five of the Sodder children were missing—and no remains were ever found.

In this episode of The Dark Folio, host May explores the eerie details of the Sodder Children case:• The fire that shouldn’t have burned that hot• The missing bones that never appeared• The strange sightings reported years later• The haunting photograph that reopened the mystery

Was it a tragic accident? A kidnapping? Or something far more sinister?

This episode dives into the true crime history, unexplained evidence, and lingering questions surrounding the Sodder Children disappearance—an unsolved American mystery that still haunts investigators and listeners alike.

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This episode is part of the Dark Folio series, exploring America's most compelling unsolved mysteries with respect, research, and a commitment to truth. All information presented has been thoroughly researched and fact-checked against multiple sources.

Sources & Further Reading:
(For listeners who want to dig deeper into the Sodder Children mystery)

Smithsonian Magazine
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/
A well-researched historical overview of the case, including the fire, missing remains, and later theories.

FBI Vault – Sodder Children Case File
https://vault.fbi.gov/sodder-children
Original FBI documents related to the investigation, perfect for listeners who want primary sources.

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History
https://wvculture.org/history/wv-history-the-sodder-children/
A regional historical account with local context and timeline details.

The Charley Project (Missing Persons Archive)
https://charleyproject.org/case/sodder-children
A respected missing persons database summarizing the disappearance and investigative findings.

The Independent – Historical Mystery Feature
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/sodder-children-mystery-disappearance-b2010933.html
A modern journalistic look at why the case still fascinates investigators and historians.

Snopes Fact Check: The Sodder Children
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-sodder-children/
Clarifies common myths, exaggerations, and confirmed facts surrounding the case.

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