283 - MFM Guest Host Picks #6: Danielle Henderson
- Jul 15, 2021
- 56:09
- Full Episode
<p>This summer, Exactly Right family members will be guest hosting My Favorite Murder! Each week a guest host will pick their favorite stories from Karen and Georgia. </p> <p>Today's episode is hosted by Danielle Henderson, co-host of I Saw What You Did on Exactly Right. Danielle shares the stories of Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? (Episode 10) and Lord Lucan (Episode 45).</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Two murder mysteries discussed: Who Put Bella in the Witch Elm and Lord Lucan's disappearance.
Key points
- Who Put Bella in the Witch Elm. A mysterious murder case from WWII England that remains unsolved, involving a woman's body found in a tree.
- Graffiti Clue. Mysterious graffiti appears, reigniting interest in the case of Bella.
- Nazi Spy Theory. A letter suggests Bella was murdered due to her involvement with a Nazi spy ring.
- The British Resilience. Exploring how British civilians maintained composure during WWII bombings.
- Unexpected Connections. A surprising link between historical scapegoating and modern politics.
- Mysterious Stories. A curious tale about a woman found in a tree.
Episode highlights
- Who Put Bella in the Witch ElmA mysterious murder case from WWII England that remains unsolved, involving a woman's body found in a tree.“It's just so full of humor.”3:39Jul 15, 2021
- Graffiti ClueMysterious graffiti appears, reigniting interest in the case of Bella.“What an ominous fucking line.”10:15Jul 15, 2021
- Nazi Spy TheoryA letter suggests Bella was murdered due to her involvement with a Nazi spy ring.“Bella had been murdered because of her involvement with a Nazi spy ring.”12:51Jul 15, 2021
- The British ResilienceExploring how British civilians maintained composure during WWII bombings.“Can you imagine these proper British people got the shit bombed out of them?”21:04Jul 15, 2021
- Unexpected ConnectionsA surprising link between historical scapegoating and modern politics.“What you are not saying. Donald Trump.”23:04Jul 15, 2021
- Mysterious StoriesA curious tale about a woman found in a tree.“I just love that she was found in a tree.”23:26Jul 15, 2021
- Custody BattleFollowing a strained family Christmas, a bitter custody battle ensues after Lord Lucan moves out.“So basically in the two weeks after a very strained family Christmas in 1972, Lord Luke had moved out.”42:33Jul 15, 2021
- The AttackIn a shocking turn, the nanny is bludgeoned to death, and Lady Lucan fights for her life.“She starts screaming for her life; the attacker tells her to shut up.”45:49Jul 15, 2021



