The Most Mysterious Crimes In Human History (part III)

Learn About Some Of The Most Intriguing Cold Criminal Cases

The HashTag Magazine
11 min readFeb 29, 2024

In this third installment of our exploration into the most perplexing unsolved mysteries in human history, we delve into ten more cases that have left law enforcement, families, and crime enthusiasts searching for answers.

These stories span the globe and the decades, each marked by its own unique set of baffling circumstances and unanswered questions.

Here, we continue to uncover the tales that have mystified us, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of true crime.

1. The Sodder Children Disappearance (United States, 1945)

One of the most perplexing unsolved mysteries in American history is the disappearance of the five Sodder children on Christmas Eve in 1945. George and Jennie Sodder, residents of Fayetteville, West Virginia, were devastated when their home was engulfed in flames.

While they managed to save four of their children, the five others, ranging in age from 5 to 14, seemingly vanished in the inferno.

Despite the extensive search for their remains, no trace of the missing children was ever found within the burnt ruins of their home. The Sodder family…

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