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The Curious Case of the Sodder Children REDUX

On Christmas Eve 1945, a devastating house fire in West Virginia destroyed the Sodder family home. Five of the children were unable to escape as the house burned to the ground. But what happened next became one of the most strange unsolved mysteries. Some of the evidence suggests that the children survived, and the fire was an attack on the Sodder family. In this re-release of an older A Study of Strange episode, we dig into the suspicious clues and facts of the case. Some of which have rarely been published. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC

The Mystery Of The 4chan Serial Killer

In 2015, an anonymous 4chan user claimed to be a serial killer, and posted a series of gruesome images as proof. Was it a hoax? Can we finally get closer to solving this mystery? Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2025 Convergent Content, LLC Links! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP64AOND_nU https://www.ktnv.com/reports-suspect-arrested-in-long-unsolved-gilgo-beach-killings https://www.reddit.com/r/serialkillers/comments/efmm5i/any_updates_on_that_4chan_serial_killer/ https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyvideos/comments/12lzk76/the_story_behind_the_4chan_serial_killer/ https://www.mayheminthedesert.com/trafficking https://n2.kemono.su/data/f0/14/f01464063ba68717b8acf9729d82ba75383cb9e168fd3758955fc4a0933cfc0a.pdf?f=The%20_b_%20Killer%20%28wip%29.pdf https://uboachan.net/x/res/188...

"By Reason Of Insanity" | The Tragic Death Of Marion Parker

In 1927, Los Angeles was gripped by terror as a young girl was kidnapped and then brutally murdered. The killer's motive was a twisted mystery, and his escape sparked a massive manhunt that captivated the nation. Though solved, this crime was considered the most horrifying case in Los Angeles’ history at the time, and it’s still haunting and strange. Theme Music by Matt Glass  https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show!  astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links! https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Rain-Abduction-Murder-Marion/dp/1442251190 https://calisphere.org/item/ark:/21198/zz002hbcnx/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-feb-04-me-21037-story.html https://dl.library.ucla.edu/islandora/object/edu.ucla.library.specialCollections.losAngelesDailyNews:969 https://www.rarenewspapers.com/vie...

Nazis in Los Angeles: Secrets, Spies, and Sinister Hideouts

Were Nazis in LA during World War II? Local legends around places like the Murphy Ranch and the Furst Castle suggest they were, with fascist sympathizers building retreats and strongholds. Some claim Hitler even visited during the war. However, the truth is never quite what it seems, and it is way way more interesting. Listen to learn about an unheralded spy master who prevented treason and violence from Nazis in the City of Angles, as well as the truth behind local lore. With special guest Curtis T. Andersen! ( Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Gilmore Girls ) https://www. instagram.com/curtisandersen/ https://www.youtube. com/@CurtisAndersen https://www. theboardbard.com/ https://www. instagram.com/ boardbardgamestore/ Theme Music by Matt Glass  https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show!  astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©202...

The Strange & Unsolved Death of Charles C. Morgan

The often covered, discussed, and scrutinized death of Charles Morgan. The story is too odd and mysterious to not record our own retelling of his story. In March 1977, escrow agent Charles C. Morgan went missing. Three days later he turns up in the middle of the night with plastic handcuffs on his wrists and ankles and unable to speak. Just weeks later, he turns up dead, shot in the back of the head with his own gun. There were no finger prints on the gun, and he hid a strange coded message on a two dollar bill in his underwear. And those are just two of the plethera of strange details about this "suicide". Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC

5 Haunted Ghost Towns

Some towns refuse to die. Long after their last residents have vanished, something remains — eerie voices, shadow figures, and legendary folktales. In this episode, we explore five of the most haunted ghost towns in America: Bannack, MT, a lawless gold rush town with a murderous past; Bodie, CA, with a legendary curse; Wonder Valley, CA, a weird stretch of desert; Riverton, AL, a town drowned beneath a reservoir but with a very real mystery; and Garnet, MT, which became a ghost town twice. If ghosts are real, these are the places they live.  With special guest, filmmaker Adam Stilwell!   Theme Music by Matt Glass  https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show!  astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com!  ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC   LINKS! https://rosetrail.org/ghost https://southwestmt.com/blog/ban...

True Crime Tale

Author Brian Brady’s latest book, Hiding in Plain Sight , is loosely inspired by a true crime, and he was personally involved in its investigation. We discuss writing about murder, what shows, movies, and books get wrong about real investigations, and the true story that inspired the book.  Learn more about Brian and read his books here: https://www.goldengatetales.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass  https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show!  astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com!  ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC