The Real-Life Laura Palmer: The Unsolved Murder of Hazel Drew

Listen to this episode from Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast on Spotify.   On a warm summer night in 1908, 19-year-old Hazel Drew disappeared from Troy, New York. Her body was found days later, and the brutal details of the crime sparked a century-old mystery. Join us as we explore the unsolved murder that inspired the fictional character of Laura Palmer from the cult classic TV series, Twin Peaks. We dive into the bizarre clues, conflicting timelines, and a tangled web of suspects that left investigators with more questions than answers. From the mysterious letters found in her trunk to her complicated secret life, this true crime case has all the elements of a classic whodunit. Listen now to uncover the real-life mystery behind the case and decide for yourself who killed Hazel Drew. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. 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