In 1951, the remains of 67-year-old Mary Reeser were found in her Florida apartment. Due to the condition of the home, a fire was initially thought to be the cause of her death. But the more the police investigated, the more questions they had. And with more questions came more theories. What happened to Mary Reeser?
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Episode Sources:
Did Mary Reeser Spontaneously Combust Into Flames? (allthatsinteresting.com)
03 Jul 1951, 13 - Tampa Bay Times at Newspapers.com
04 Jul 1951, 2 - The Bradenton Herald at Newspapers.com
05 Jul 1951, 9 - The Tampa Tribune at Newspapers.com
09 Aug 1951, 4 - The Tampa Tribune at Newspapers.com
09 Jul 1955, Page 31 - The Palm Beach Post at Newspapers.com
Mary Hardy Reeser (1884-1951) - Find a Grave Memorial
How is a Body Prepared for Cremation - Simply Cremation & Funeral (simplycremationaz.com)
Spontaneous Human Combustion: The Truth Behind The Phenomenon (allthatsinteresting.com)
