Belle Gunness

SEASON 2 : EPISODE 26
JUNE 14, 2023

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Tonight’s case is about a strong, independent woman - who some might also describe as an enterprising young woman - who also became one of early America’s most prolific female serial killers. This is the story of Belle Gunness.

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Victorian White Cake Recipe

Adapted from Buckeye Cookery and Practical Housekeeping, 1877
by
Living History Farms

1 cup of butter, softened

2 cups sugar

3 cups flour

2 tsps of baking powder

1 cup milk

5 egg whites, beaten to a froth

Cream butter and sugar, alternately add flour and milk until well blended. Stir in baking powder. Add whatever flavoring desired. (2 teaspoons lemon extract, or 2 teaspoons raspberry extract, or 2 squares of melted unsweetened chocolate). Stir in egg whites.

Divide into two 8 inch cake pans, lined with paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Cake will begin to pull away from sides of pan when done. Cook and frost as desired.

Episode Sources

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Belle Gunness

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“Hell’s Belle” Gunness – Black Widow of the Midwest

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The notorious Belle Gunness—she dunnit!

Hell’s Belle: The Violent Life and Strange End of Belle Gunness

Belle Gunness: Serial Killer

Female Indiana serial killer, the 'comely' Belle Gunness, loved her suitors to death

Bella Brynhild “Belle” Poulsdatter Gunness Famous memorial

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The Price and Value of Children: The Case of Children's Insurance

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The Strange Origins of American Birthday Celebrations

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