About this episode
In 2002, Laci Peterson, eight months pregnant, vanished from her home in Modesto, California. Her husband, Scott Peterson, claimed he’d gone fishing—but as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a web of lies, infidelity, and murder that captivated the world. Then, we travel back to 1945, when five children from the Sodder family vanished after a mysterious house fire in West Virginia. Decades later, their disappearance remains unsolved—fueling rumors of arson, kidnapping, and conspiracy. Join Vanessa Richardson as she unwraps two haunting stories of love, loss, and unanswered questions—reminders that even during the season of joy, darkness can linger beneath the tinsel. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Crime House Daily to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Crime House Daily is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crime House Daily, Killer Minds, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 TikTok: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousedaily To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices