On July 11th, 1908, the decomposed body of a young woman was found floating in Teal’s Pond, in Sand Lake, New York. In this episode of “Nicole’s True Crime Corner,” Nicole covers the murder of 20-year-old governess, Hazel Drew; a case that would go on to inspire the show, Twin Peaks, and the fictional murder of Laura Palmer. It’s been 116 years since the crime occurred and it is still officially unsolved. Join us as we cover a long list of suspects, theories of a double life, and connections to Twin Peaks.
Warning:
Episode mentions murder, suicide, depression, and prostitution.
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Sources:
Givens, M. T., & Bushman, D. (2021). Murder at Teal’s Pond: Hazel Drew and the Mystery That Inspired Twin Peaks. Thomas & Mercer.
True Crime Recaps. (2022, May 22). The True Story That Inspired Twin Peaks | Hazel Drew Mystery [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=249puIodtI8
