The Body in the Tree: A Terrifying Mystery

Campfire Story: Ghosts, Horror, and Creepy Urban Legends

Jun 12 2024 • 18 mins

Bella in the Wych Elm mystery remains unsolved since 1943 when a woman’s skeleton was found in Worcestershire, England. Despite media attention, including articles, films, and even an opera, her identity and death circumstances are unknown, with her skeleton and autopsy report lost. The case, estimated from 1941, continues to intrigue and puzzle.

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Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

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