Great Lakes Lore

E27 The Belle Gunness Murders

2 years ago

Episode Notes

What caused a series of Norwegians to move to a small town in Indiana, never to be seen again? In this episode, Samantha and Aaron explore the murders of Belle Gunness in La Porte, Indiana and the mystery surrounding her own death. Often referred to as a female Bluebeard (which Samantha takes issue with), the pair dive into the tale of this famous serial killer and discuss a variety of issues dealing with memory, gender dynamics, and mental health. 

  • Intro- 0:21
  • Who was Belle?-  2:24
  • Her First Husband- 5:50
  • A Second Marriage- 10:05
  • Mail Order Men- 16:00
  • The Farm is On Fire- 31:32
  • But Whose Body Is It?- 36:34
  • Identity Crisis- 43:33
  • Picnic at the Crime Scene- 47:25
  • Ghosts on the Farm- 50:07
  • Female Serial Killers- 51:49

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What happens when two historians interested in the paranormal meet up? They start a podcast, of course! Join Samantha and Aaron as they discuss legends and lore of the Great Lakes Region. Expect lots of conversation, thorough research, and plenty of sarcasm (when justified). From ghosts to ghost towns and from mythical creatures to UFOs, Great Lakes Lore looks at it all with a scholarly, yet affectionate eye.