April 28, 1908: Belle Gunness’s House Burns Down

Today in True Crime

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True Crime, Education, History

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🗓️ 28 April 2021

⏱️ 18 minutes

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After an arsonist set Belle Gunness’s house ablaze, authorities discovered a chilling secret. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from Superstitions, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:28.2	go to amazon.com.uk.U.K. slash prime. Today is Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. On this day in 1908, an arsonist burned down the home of Bell Gunnis, killing her three children
0:45.3	and possibly Bell herself.
0:48.1	The fire helped authorities discover a chilling secret, that Bell Gunniss killed and buried dozens of victims around her property.
1:04.3	Welcome to Today in True Crime, a Spotify original from Parcast. Due to the graphic nature of Bell Gunness's crimes,
1:12.5	listener discretion is advised.
1:14.5	This episode includes dramatizations and discussions of murder and dismemberment,
1:19.3	including the murder of children, that some people may find offensive.
1:22.8	We advise extreme caution for listeners under 13.
1:27.1	I'm Vanessa Richardson, and today I'm joined by our guest host, Alistair Murden, of the Spotify original from Parcast Superstitions.
1:35.7	He's here to discuss some of the historical aspects of today's story, while I'll cover the narrative.
1:40.7	Hello, everyone.
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