Ep. 106 - The Unsolved Chalet Murders

Vermont, known for its impressive greenery and sweet maple syrup, holds a mysterious and sinister history. From the oddities of the Bennington Triangle to the countless unsolved vanishings, this small state captures terror of every kind. 

Roland and Mara Hanel–an idyllic retired couple residing in a handmade, mountaintop chalet–were brutally murdered in 1984. The FBI is certain they knew their killer…but who was it?

Let’s Mourn…

CBS Interactive. (2024, June 29). North Carolina Police Charge Mother after 8-year-old dies from being left in hot car. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/north-carolina-police-arrest-mother-after-8-year-old-dies-being-left-in-hot-car/

Gurubacharya, B. (2024, July 1). Nepalese spiritual leader “Buddha Boy” sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault on minor. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/nepal-spiritual-leader-buddha-boy-jailed-sexual-assault-77736e9c3a29f0e3f8862b9531e3a47f

Kuzma, J. (2022, November 14). The murder of maram and Roland Hanel. Unsolved Vermont. https://unsolvedvermont.com/2020/10/05/the-murder-of-maram-and-roland-hanel/

Murdered: Maram Hanel: Jay, VT. Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/maram-hanel-jay-vt

Rathke, L. (2023, December 15). Vermont, ranked as one of the safest states, sees dramatic spike in gun violence. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/shootings-palestinian-college-students-vermont-3d4f48f5253d572a81e641ccd74ec536

Unsolved homicides. Vermont State Police. (n.d.). https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/homicide

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