Ep 9. The Mysterious Disappearance of the Sodder Children

In season 1 episode 9 of BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime, Ryan and Shane explore the mysterious disappearance of the Sodder children, who vanished in the early hours of Christmas Day in 1945. The house that the Sodder family lived in caught fire, and five of the children were assumed to have died in the blaze. However, no remains were found, and some people believe that the children were actually kidnapped and taken away by unknown assailants.

Ryan and Shane delve into the discrepancies in the case, including the fact that despite the house being burned to ashes, no bones were found in the rubble. They also investigate the strange phone calls that the family received in the days leading up to the fire, and question why electrical appliances continued to work in the house even after the fire had started.

As the investigation unfolds, the hosts interview surviving family members, visit the site of the fire, and use historical documents to piece together what may have really happened to the missing Sodder children. The episode also examines various theories about the case, including possible motives for kidnapping the children and speculation about the involvement of local authorities.

Throughout the episode, Ryan and Shane move back and forth between skepticism and intrigue, considering all possible angles and trying to make sense of the contradictory evidence. They ultimately leave the viewer with a sense of uncertainty, as the fate of the Sodder children remains a mystery to this day.

The episode is not just a gripping true crime investigation, but also a memorial to the Sodder family and their quest for answers about their missing children. It's a reminder that not all crimes can be neatly solved, and that some mysteries endure for generations.