The Sodder Children Disappearance

This calm, no-music true crime documentary explores The Sodder Children Disappearance (1945) — one of themost enduring mysteries in American history. On Christmas Eve in FayetteCounty, West Virginia, a house fire destroyed the Sodder family home, and fivechildren were never found. While authorities concluded the children had likelyperished in the fire, the absence of confirmed remains and later reportedsightings led the family to question the official explanation for decades.

This episode follows the confirmed timeline ofevents, including the night of the fire, the emergency response, early investigation,family doubts, reported sightings, public appeals and the lasting legacy of thecase. It examines both official conclusions and unresolved questions withrespectful, fact-based storytelling.

There is no graphic content, no backgroundmusic and no sensational language. The pacing is slow and soothing, designedfor relaxation, sleep and calm late-night listening while still deliveringdetailed true crime narration.

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