The Fainting Widow, or the Murder of Heinrich Werner

S2E1: In this new format episode of Twisted Roots, genealogist Dale Sheldon tells the true story of a murder within his own family.  In the barn of a secluded ranch in Washington State in 1914, a man is brutally murdered by persons unknown.  His wife, (and Dale's 2nd great-aunt), is put through the ordeal of a trial - her four children scattered to various households.  But did she do it?  Listen, and decide for yourself.

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Theme music: "Forever Yours", original vocals and piano tracks produced by Arthouse Acoustics, with additional original tracks and mixing by Tyrai Lawton

Background music: "Eerily Calm Horror Ambience" by EerilyCalm, Creative Commons License, released 1 Jun 2021

Written, Recorded, and Edited by Dale Sheldon.