Episode 94: Hell's Princess

She created the blueprint for craigslist killings all over the world and she’s known by many nicknames; “Hell’s Princess”, “Female Bluebeard”, “High Priestess of Murder”, and the “Queen of Crime” to name a few. Today we unlock an episode from the Murder in the Rain Patreon vault. Join us to hear about the historic true crime fan favorite, the story of Belle Gunness. Belle Gunness lured men to her, stole their wealth, and hid it from the world, and she did it while tending a farm, raising children, and possibly faking her own death.

Belle and her three daughters

Andrew Helgelien

Asle Helgelien

Joe Maxson

Ray Lamphere

Jenny Olsen

Andrew's Grave

Unidentified Victims grave

Postcard of Gunness Farm

Grave Containing remains

Discovering remains

Gunness Home

Gunness Victims

Belle's false teeth

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