Missing Person(s): The Sodder Children

Regarded as one of the most perplexing missing person's cases in United States history. On the evening of December 24th, 1945 five children mysteriously vanished during a house fire. The children were presumed dead, however no remains were found in the ashes of the burnt home, leading some to question and suspect foul play.

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