Ep. 38: The Purrington Family Massacre

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Have you ever raised an eyebrow at the forgotten tales that lurk in the shadows of our hometowns? Join us, Jess and Hannah, on a riveting journey through Holyoke, Massachusetts, where the imprints of 19th-century immigrants' hopes and heartaches are etched into the fabric of the city. We kick things off with a dash of humor, sharing those quirky moments in relationships and the fiery passion of the ACOTAR series, before we pull back the curtain on the chilling story of John Kemmler, a German immigrant whose American dream dissolved into an abyss of tragedy.

As we navigate the unsettling corridors of Kemmler's life, we also shine a light on Holyoke's vibrant history, from its proud status as the cradle of volleyball to the storied halls of Wisteriahurst. Our latest episode doesn't just recount the harrowing murder that shook a community; it's an invitation to reflect on the darker chapters of human experience, threaded with the captivating local lore of Western Massachusetts. And let's not forget – our new fan mail feature means your stories and laughter are now part of the mix, making this episode a mosaic of the eerie, the historical, and the undeniably human.

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Murder, New England by M.William Phelps
https://themorguereporter.wordpress.com/2016/06/27/the-child-butcher/

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