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Mystery of a Fire in the 1800s
00:53 - 06:35 (05:41)
The story discusses the fire that occurred in the early 1900s, the difficulty in finding the truth behind older stories due to versions changing over time, and the investigation conducted by insurance officials to determine the cause of the fire.
Clips
The podcast host recounts a story from the 1800s about a performer and her mother who put on circus-like performances, but the truth of the events remains unclear due to changing versions of the story.
00:53 - 02:24 (01:30)
Summary
The podcast host recounts a story from the 1800s about a performer and her mother who put on circus-like performances, but the truth of the events remains unclear due to changing versions of the story.
ChapterMystery of a Fire in the 1800s
EpisodeHell’s Belle The Black Widow of the Midwest - Belle Gunness
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Belle Gunness moved to the United States in search of financial prosperity after her family had saved up enough to purchase a farm in Norway and become farmers.
02:24 - 04:04 (01:40)
Summary
Belle Gunness moved to the United States in search of financial prosperity after her family had saved up enough to purchase a farm in Norway and become farmers.
ChapterMystery of a Fire in the 1800s
EpisodeHell’s Belle The Black Widow of the Midwest - Belle Gunness
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
The insurance officials investigate a suspicious fire and find evidence of insurance fraud.
04:04 - 06:35 (02:30)
Summary
The insurance officials investigate a suspicious fire and find evidence of insurance fraud. The policy-holder had two insurance policies active at the same time, leading to an abundance of payouts.