The Gunness farm was located on McClung Rd. in Laporte Ind. A interesting fact is that the basement and foundation of Belle's home is still there. Sometime after the fire her property was purchased and another house was erected on the same foundation/Basement of Belle's former home. Across the street from Belle's farm is Fish Trap Lake which would have been a perfect place for Belle to have disposed of a victims head. Just walk across the street and pitch it in to the water. Her handyman Ray Lamphere was convicted of arson and incarcerated in the Indiana State Prison in nearby Michigan City where he died from T.B. The Laporte County Museum has a section devoted to Bloody Belle.
What an evil woman. She definitely planned the murder of those children. Its a story that leaves you wondering about all the people involved. Those gruesome bodies made me shiver. How can someone do that to another human being? She had to be stone cold. I hope those little ones and the men she killed arr resting in peace.😔❤
So enjoy your rambles through cemeteries with such interesting stories. Some may find this odd, however my Gramma and Grampa's home was near a large cemetery. Growing up my cousins and l would frequently visit to check out the amazing gravestones and speculate on the lives of those buried there. We even cleaned up sites, crayoned paper over gravestones, brought flowers, and paid special attention to infant and children's monuments covered with grass. It was a peaceful, reverent time for us and l appreciate our grandparents allowing us these memories.
Very interesting story on this mass murderer. At least one guy escaped. She did look evil. I hope you do a part 2 on this story if more information comes out.
I read this story when Crime Library was still around. I always thought Belle fled town after killing her children and the other woman. She wanted Ray Lamphere to take the fall for everything. They did dig up her presumed body and tested it, but the tests were inconclusive, when I last read anything. Your suggestion of comparing the sample to Esther Carlson is a good one. Great job :)
To her victims, & everyone Rest in peace. My opinion: Animals are messengers, when you get a moment look up what deers symbolize. You may be surprised. Being born & raised country you learn a lot. Stay safe Sir & everyone. She was in the wind after the fire.
I grew up in Laporte and the first time I heard the name Belle Gunness was in 1989, I was in 8th grade and had to do a book report on her. Her story was very creepy back then and still is today. If you ever get a chance, visit the Laporte County Historical Society Museum. There is a pretty unique exhibit with some original items from her farm displayed.
I grew up in Michigan City and in 1989 I was in eighth grade as well. I read a book on Belle and that started my fascination with learning about serial killers.
The La Porte Historical Museum has excellent info on Belle Gunness. I am sure they can answer any questions you have. Bruce Johnson, a member, would be a good source of information. Peter Gunness and Belle's foster daughter, Jennie Olsen, who was also a victim of Belle, and Belle's last victim, Andrew Helgelein, are buried in La Porte's Patton Cemetery.
Ron, this definitely was one of your most mysterious stories. Well narrated. Maybe in the future we will have a part two. Thanks for sharing this story with us all!❤
As a Hoosier, I was familiar with the "murder farm" story, but unfamiliar with the Illinois connection and had no idea of the family burial plot. Also, the "Carlson woman" in California was new information to me. Thanks for the enlightenment, Ron!
Wow😳 that woman was pure evil. May the ones who died r.i.p. Was a very interesting story. Thank you Sir for sharing and Have a great day Sir and The Gang!❤🇺🇸
I agree something broke inside her when her rich lover killed their unborn baby. It is still unbelievable to think how broken she would have to be to murder children 😢. The rich men fed her thirst for money and revenge IMO.
Absolutely, great Mate, thank Ron very spectacular and Awesome 💕💕💞💕💕,lm always Interested in all your storys, 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻,they are all so kooooool, thanks again 👍👍👍👍💖💖
Good morning FOTF fam 🖐☕🥰 the look the deers gave you were hilarious 😅🥰 like they were saying "why is that human talking to a thing on a stick" 🥰😅 love seeing wildlife in the cemetery 🦌
I just want to thank you for the quality of this video. I suffer from motion sickness and would normally be unable to watch a video like this. Whatever camera or setting you used worked very well and I was able to enjoy the whole video. Thank you again!
I know you still have a lot of questions regarding these people but you did a lot of research and came up with so much information. That was a great story!!
Thank you for all to the investigative work that was put into this, Ron. I held onto every word , like years ago when I was in college or graduate school knowing there would be an exam on this later. It's really a pretty complex tale. How intimidating she must have looked at 6 feet in that era! It's a combination of greed and blood thirsty revenge for sure. Would be good to find out what happened to those bones of the kids and the female after the forensic study was done. Keep us posted if other details surface !
I was unsure of the paternity of the children exhumed, but if they are Mad(s)? Sorenson's children, they need to withdraw their samples and reinterr them next to their father. As a father of 2 young kids myself, I'd want to be next to them if they died so young. The fact that they haven't is somewhat infuriating.
Big Belle was as evil as they come. Unimaginable really. Typical emotionless sociopath. Another interesting story, Ron, as only you can convey. Thank you!
That was a terrible tale. You told it perfectly. It is impossible to try to figure out what went on in that crazed woman's brain. I really wish you could have found someone at U of I to help you! God Bless, another mystery to solve, anther piece of the art of telling their stories!
Great story and video Ron and I'm interested in more can't wait til part 2....I sent this video to my boyfriend and he said yuck and ugh....I don't know if he will watch this or not...I told him I was interested in this story....very good Ron and take care and stay safe and safe travels 💕💕🥾🥾🚗...
What a fascinating story! That initial act of cruelty turned Belle into an evil woman and wow what vengeance! Looking at her picture, she had a strange look about her, a coldness. All those victims, and her greed for money, she was bold and ruthless! That farmhand looked strange too! Geesh she sure knew when to skip out of town fast. I agree with your theory Ron, Esther looks like a dead ringer for Belle, and getting the DNA from Esther compared to the kids would have been very interesting! I sure hope the bodies of those children are reinterred , they deserve to rest in peace. Thank you Ron, cool episode!
Man your videos kept popping up in my feed. I have watched and listened..and I gotta say..you are a good storyteller..you do your homework obviously and I get sucked into a story..thanks man..I subbed 👍
Great story as always, I can't say I've ever come across one of yours I didn't enjoy. Letting those deer alone so they could relax and forage was very nice of you, I can tell you're a kind soul.
This case has always intriguing me. I also think it's the maid that they found and not Belle. She was way too cunning, luring all those men to her farm and getting away with it. So I also think that Esther was Belle. She had enough money to get away. Thanks for a great episode Ron Greetings from Norway 🤗😃🤗
Hey Ron, I can’t believe it, I live in the town were Belle’s body was moved to. I am going to the cemetery in a few days and check her grave out. I will take a few photos and let you know what’s up. This was a very involved and gruesome crime and too many victims had to suffer.☠️. God bless all of her victims. Take care and I’ll let you know what I find. Thank you so much for all you do. 🙏🙋♀️🕊
Never a dull moment when Ron gives his history lessons.
🤣 Your Right! Love this Guy's Story Tellin ways! I always watch his Videos thier Very Interesting.
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Great story Ron. Wow, that face of her at the end was really creepy. People were nuts then and they’re nuts now. Nothings changed
🤣 Love your comment bc it's true!
I couldn't agree more.
What a horrific story. Shows how some people have no empathy for others. She apparently also had no conscience.
You are so right
Sociopath
Sociopaths have no conscience,by definition..It was gone from her almost out of the womb.
The children were so lovely how can anyone harm a child is beyond me
The Gunness farm was located on McClung Rd. in Laporte Ind. A interesting fact is that the basement and foundation of Belle's home is still there. Sometime after the fire her property was purchased and another house was erected on the same foundation/Basement of Belle's former home. Across the street from Belle's farm is Fish Trap Lake which would have been a perfect place for Belle to have disposed of a victims head. Just walk across the street and pitch it in to the water. Her handyman Ray Lamphere was convicted of arson and incarcerated in the Indiana State Prison in nearby Michigan City where he died from T.B. The Laporte County Museum has a section devoted to Bloody Belle.
My family used to live on McClung Rd. It gave me the creeps when I was growing up
Wonder if that family is haunted - the house built on that property. No way would I ever live there.
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I live in Indiana Have heard this story most of my life and yet learned some things I never knew If you learn more PLEASE keep us posted
wow, now thats a compliment. 👍
May the victims find peace, may they never be forgotten.
What an evil woman. She definitely planned the murder of those children. Its a story that leaves you wondering about all the people involved. Those gruesome bodies made me shiver. How can someone do that to another human being? She had to be stone cold. I hope those little ones and the men she killed arr resting in peace.😔❤
I LOVED seeing the deer in the cemetery!!
What a HORRENDOUS story!! May Belle's poor victims RIP!! XXXX
Even the deer love you as we do Ron. Another great story!
So enjoy your rambles through cemeteries with such interesting stories.
Some may find this odd, however my Gramma and Grampa's home was near a large cemetery. Growing up my cousins and l would frequently visit to check out the amazing gravestones and speculate on the lives of those buried there. We even cleaned up sites, crayoned paper over gravestones, brought flowers, and paid special attention to infant and children's monuments covered with grass. It was a peaceful, reverent time for us and l appreciate our grandparents allowing us these memories.
I’m related to Ray Lamphere. He is buried in Rossburg Cemetery in La Porte County.
Thank you for sharing this story Ron. Her anger became revenge on the innocent
Being a Hoosier myself this story got me in to true crime A lot of people find Indiana boring but Indiana has dark history!!!
Sylvia Likens comes to mind
You, sir, are a generational storyteller. Fantastic narration and investigative work.
We are happy you enjoy the channel enjoy !!
thank you, inspiring to hear!
Very interesting story on this mass murderer. At least one guy escaped. She did look evil. I hope you do a part 2 on this story if more information comes out.
Serial murderer*
mass/spree murderers are different, that's all over a one day or few days, serial murderers are over years.
Looking forward to seeing the video tonight ❤❤
Great story Ron but that woman makes Lizzie Borden look like an angel.🇺🇸👮🏻♂️
My thoughts exactly!😩
Loved the story Ron. Brynhilde (Belle) had no conscience. She killed for money, killed to cover up, and perhaps killed just to kill.
I read this story when Crime Library was still around. I always thought Belle fled town after killing her children and the other woman. She wanted Ray Lamphere to take the fall for everything. They did dig up her presumed body and tested it, but the tests were inconclusive, when I last read anything. Your suggestion of comparing the sample to Esther Carlson is a good one. Great job :)
It's unbelievable how many she actually killed, this gives me chills, thanks Ron xx
To her victims, & everyone Rest in peace. My opinion: Animals are messengers, when you get a moment look up what deers symbolize. You may be surprised. Being born & raised country you learn a lot. Stay safe Sir & everyone. She was in the wind after the fire.
I grew up in Laporte and the first time I heard the name Belle Gunness was in 1989, I was in 8th grade and had to do a book report on her. Her story was very creepy back then and still is today. If you ever get a chance, visit the Laporte County Historical Society Museum. There is a pretty unique exhibit with some original items from her farm displayed.
I grew up in Michigan City and in 1989 I was in eighth grade as well. I read a book on Belle and that started my fascination with learning about serial killers.
Ready to roll with Ron. Try never to miss an episode. Thank you.
Wow 😯. Great story Ron! She was something else! Thanks Ron!
You gathered quite the following in this one Ron. lol Those deer are beautiful!
The creepy and macabre stories always make me feel thankful that I'm sane!(mostly!) Such a great twisting storyline. Well done Ron. 😊👍
Hi! I'm the one who emailed you recently about this story. You did a great job! Good point about checking the other kids, too.
Ron always has one upped every story..and details make it work!!! Thanks Ron
We need a part 2. Too many loose ends.
Waouh terrible mais fascinant 😨 Ron merci!
The La Porte Historical Museum has excellent info on Belle Gunness. I am sure they can answer any questions you have. Bruce Johnson, a member, would be a good source of information. Peter Gunness and Belle's foster daughter, Jennie Olsen, who was also a victim of Belle, and Belle's last victim, Andrew Helgelein, are buried in La Porte's Patton Cemetery.
I will be waiting to hear about this
This guy can tell a chilling story very well🥶🥶🥶
Thank you Shane
You find some interesting topics. And good at telling them. 👍
It’s so nice to see wild life amongs the cemetery.
Ron, this definitely was one of your most mysterious stories. Well narrated. Maybe in the future we will have a part two. Thanks for sharing this story with us all!❤
As a Hoosier, I was familiar with the "murder farm" story, but unfamiliar with the Illinois connection and had no idea of the family burial plot. Also, the "Carlson woman" in California was new information to me. Thanks for the enlightenment, Ron!
Hey gang! From New Zealand 🇳🇿. 🥰
Wow😳 that woman was pure evil. May the ones who died r.i.p. Was a very interesting story. Thank you Sir for sharing and Have a great day Sir and The Gang!❤🇺🇸
Fascinating! I hope there's a Part 2.
Exceptionally well put together, really enjoy the graveyard walks and stories, thanks Ron
I agree something broke inside her when her rich lover killed their unborn baby. It is still unbelievable to think how broken she would have to be to murder children 😢. The rich men fed her thirst for money and revenge IMO.
Absolutely, great Mate, thank Ron very spectacular and Awesome 💕💕💞💕💕,lm always Interested in all your storys, 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻,they are all so kooooool, thanks again 👍👍👍👍💖💖
Thanks Ron for this interesting story. R.i.P to all the innocent victims.
Good morning FOTF fam 🖐☕🥰 the look the deers gave you were hilarious 😅🥰 like they were saying "why is that human talking to a thing on a stick" 🥰😅 love seeing wildlife in the cemetery 🦌
I just want to thank you for the quality of this video. I suffer from motion sickness and would normally be unable to watch a video like this. Whatever camera or setting you used worked very well and I was able to enjoy the whole video. Thank you again!
It’s like we’re floating 😊
You're a master storyteller, Ron. 👍
Thank you . Enjoyed it as always.
Hello Ron, Hope you are doing well
I know you still have a lot of questions regarding these people but you did a lot of research and came up with so much information. That was a great story!!
Those pictures that you found/find are all so clear. I look at the eyes as you speak of them. Thanks for sharing. :)
I learned about this woman when I lived in a neighboring city from LaPorte ...I was hoping you would cover her, and you did!!!
was just gonna watch for a second. Next thing you know, 30 mins goes by! Enjoyed the story. Thank you from a mortician in SF bay area
This story has always intrigued me. So many unanswered questions. Thanks for covering this, Ron!! Looking forward to part 2!!❤
Hi Ron from ballarat in Oz,have a great day👋👋🇦🇺
Very horrific, yet intriguing story, Ron! Thank you!
Rip those poor ppl all men and some women and especially the kids so sad 😭.....
I love when you upload😊Thank you Ron😊God bless🙏
Thanks Ron love your Work i enjoy it evey time makes me feel good to see someone still cares for the lost ones God Bless You from Australia
I love all the history you give. Keep taking us through the world of the forgotten, Love it!
How incredible… those children need to be laid to rest in peace.
What a wicked,evil women Belle was.
Thank you for all to the investigative work that was put into this, Ron. I held onto every word , like years ago when I was in college or graduate school knowing there would be an exam on this later. It's really a pretty complex tale. How intimidating she must have looked at 6 feet in that era! It's a combination of greed and blood thirsty revenge for sure. Would be good to find out what happened to those bones of the kids and the female after the forensic study was done. Keep us posted if other details surface !
I was unsure of the paternity of the children exhumed, but if they are Mad(s)? Sorenson's children, they need to withdraw their samples and reinterr them next to their father. As a father of 2 young kids myself, I'd want to be next to them if they died so young. The fact that they haven't is somewhat infuriating.
Maaaan. Great story ! Wow. Omg. Help the babies !
ty linda.
Thanks for all your hard work with this new story!!! Was a true psycho that woman...😔
Big Belle was as evil as they come. Unimaginable really. Typical emotionless sociopath. Another interesting story, Ron, as only you can convey. Thank you!
Sociopath or psychopath?
I have always found this case intriguing. Like, who was the maid? Fine she have family that missed her.
a good question.
Wow ! What a story, thank you for your hard work in putting everything together. Thanks for the History. 😊🏴
Absolutely amazing as always
Why is there no headstones for any of them? I hope there is more to this story thanks Ron
many times they don't want headstones because it attracts vandals, ghouls and paranormal people.
I agree.
Sad! poor children! OMG, horrific story. Thanks Ron, your stories are super interesting. Scary woman Belle.
Great story Ron!!
What an incredible story. Great detail Ron.
That was a terrible tale. You told it perfectly. It is impossible to try to figure out what went on in that crazed woman's brain. I really wish you could have found someone at U of I to help you! God Bless, another mystery to solve, anther piece of the art of telling their stories!
Great story and video Ron and I'm interested in more can't wait til part 2....I sent this video to my boyfriend and he said yuck and ugh....I don't know if he will watch this or not...I told him I was interested in this story....very good Ron and take care and stay safe and safe travels 💕💕🥾🥾🚗...
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What a fascinating story! That initial act of cruelty turned Belle into an evil woman and wow what vengeance! Looking at her picture, she had a strange look about her, a coldness. All those victims, and her greed for money, she was bold and ruthless! That farmhand looked strange too! Geesh she sure knew when to skip out of town fast. I agree with your theory Ron, Esther looks like a dead ringer for Belle, and getting the DNA from Esther compared to the kids would have been very interesting! I sure hope the bodies of those children are reinterred , they deserve to rest in peace. Thank you Ron, cool episode!
hi ron what time are you starting dont want to miss
Live at 3:00pm Central today and Premier at 8:00pm Central tonight.
Hello, from East Chicago, Indiana!!!
I was so excited to see her being covered, you never disappoint!
Great story Ron.hopefully one day it will be solved.
Blessings
Great live history lesson. Wow so many forgotten people. All those victims had stories.
you should put these stories in a book!! short stories!! id sure buy one! love em!!
I think the older woman is Belle. Too similar to the younger picture. Thank you Ron!!
agree
Absolutely awesome
Fascinating horror! Thanks Ron.
Interesting how much Belle's eyes (at the beginning of this story)... resembled Lizzy Borden's
wow, another great story!
Man your videos kept popping up in my feed. I have watched and listened..and I gotta say..you are a good storyteller..you do your homework obviously and I get sucked into a story..thanks man..I subbed 👍
awesome Phil, glad we bugged you enough, lol.
welcome to our Gang.
Awww adorable 8:14 you made me chuckle a few times Ron, "intimidating force" "moolar" lol
*Excellent video!* 🌹
Great story as always, I can't say I've ever come across one of yours I didn't enjoy. Letting those deer alone so they could relax and forage was very nice of you, I can tell you're a kind soul.
What a evil evil woman. May all the victims rest in peace. So so sad.
Your videos are always so interesting. Thank you 😊
This case has always intriguing me. I also think it's the maid that they found and not Belle. She was way too cunning, luring all those men to her farm and getting away with it. So I also think that Esther was Belle. She had enough money to get away.
Thanks for a great episode Ron
Greetings from Norway 🤗😃🤗
Waouh ! Fascinant !😦 Ron merci
Thank you for another amazing story Ron :-)
Better early than late. Can’t wait 😛
Hey Ron, I can’t believe it, I live in the town were Belle’s body was moved to. I am going to the cemetery in a few days and check her grave out. I will take a few photos and let you know what’s up. This was a very involved and gruesome crime and too many victims had to suffer.☠️. God bless all of her victims. Take care and I’ll let you know what I find. Thank you so much for all you do. 🙏🙋♀️🕊
Where is that cemetery and how do you know for certain body was re-interred there? Children too?
Wow..she was Crazy!!!!