359 - We Wish You A Merry Criminal
- Dec 22, 2022
- 54:12
- Full Episode
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<p>This week, Karen and Georgia welcome back Phoebe Judge, the host of Criminal, to tell the story of the Sodder children's disappearance on Christmas Eve.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Phoebe Judge discusses the mysterious Sauter family fire and the search for their missing children.
Key points
- A Strange Warning. Before the fire, a stranger warned George Sauter about the fuse box, foreshadowing disaster.
- The Insulting Insurance Salesman. An insurance salesman ominously predicted the Sauter's house would burn down.
- Christmas Eve Chaos. On Christmas Eve, the Sauter children stayed up late, leading to a fateful night.
- The Fire Department's Delay. The fire department took hours to respond, leading to devastating consequences.
- The Sauter Family Tragedy. On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire consumed the Sauter home, trapping five children inside.
- The Sauter Family's Tragedy. On Christmas Eve 1945, the Sauter home burned down, leading to the disappearance of five children.
Episode highlights
- A Strange WarningBefore the fire, a stranger warned George Sauter about the fuse box, foreshadowing disaster.“That's going to cause a fire someday.”15:23Dec 22, 2022
- The Insulting Insurance SalesmanAn insurance salesman ominously predicted the Sauter's house would burn down.“Your goddamn house is going to go up in smoke.”15:46Dec 22, 2022
- Christmas Eve ChaosOn Christmas Eve, the Sauter children stayed up late, leading to a fateful night.“It was Christmas Eve of 1945.”17:24Dec 22, 2022
- The Fire Department's DelayThe fire department took hours to respond, leading to devastating consequences.“The crew didn't arrive for hours.”21:07Dec 22, 2022
- The Sauter Family TragedyOn Christmas Eve 1945, a fire consumed the Sauter home, trapping five children inside.“Five kids, the five who hadn't walked out right as their parents were walking out.”21:32Dec 22, 2022
- The Sauter Family's TragedyOn Christmas Eve 1945, the Sauter home burned down, leading to the disappearance of five children.“The official report stated that the children died in the fire.”33:12Dec 22, 2022
- The Billboard CampaignIn 1953, the Sauters put up a billboard offering a reward for information about their missing children.“What was their fate? Kidnapped, murdered, or are they still alive?”34:05Dec 22, 2022
- Jeannie's InvestigationJeannie Sauter began her own investigation after the fire, questioning the circumstances of her children's disappearance.“I want the case reopened.”37:15Dec 22, 2022
Tension
85/ 100High tension
