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In this episode, we dive into the dark and twisted story of Harry Powers, a man who preyed on vulnerable individuals searching for love. Powers used personal ads in newspapers to lure his victims, promising romance but delivering tragedy. Learn how his schemes unraveled and his horrific crimes were uncovered

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Clarksburg . (1932, March 19). Harry Powers: Bluebeard of Quiet Dell. Retrieved from West Virginia Archives & History: https://archive.wvculture.org/history/crime/powers01.html

Kreiser, C. M. (2024, February 9). Harry powers. Retrieved from e-WV:The West Virginia Encyclopedia: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/entries/1852

March 18, 1932: Mass Murderer Harry Powers Executed at Moundsville State Penitentiary. (2019, March 18). Retrieved from Public Broadcasting: https://wvpublic.org/march-18-1932-mass-murderer-harry-powers-executed-at-moundsville-state-penitentiary/

Murderpedia. (n.d.). Harry F. Powers. Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/powers-harry.htm

Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Bookof Serial Killers An Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.

Sibray, D. (2023, December 30). Did the first U.S. killer live in a quiet corner of West Virginia. Retrieved from West Virginia Explorer: https://wvexplorer.com/2023/12/30/harry-powers-serial-killer-west-virginia/

Tabler, D. (2014, March 18). Grisly anniversary hanging the bluebeard of quiet dell. Retrieved from Appalachian History: https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2014/03/grisly-anniversary-hanging-bluebeard-quiet-dell.html

Tabler, D. (2019, March 18). West Virginia Bluebeard. Retrieved from Appalachian History: https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2019/03/west-virginia-bluebeard.html

Wikipedia. (n.d.). Harry powers. Retrieved JULY 28, 2024, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Powers

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In this episode, we dive into the dark and twisted story of Harry Powers, a man who preyed on vulnerable individuals searching for love. Powers used personal ads in newspapers to lure his victims, promising romance but delivering tragedy. Learn how his schemes unraveled and his horrific crimes were uncovered

Love the episode? Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow true crime enthusiasts!

Want to Support us?

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Instagram: @Fatal_Blend TikTok: Fatalblend1

Facebook: Fatal Blend Facebook Group: Fatal Blend Podcast

References

Clarksburg . (1932, March 19). Harry Powers: Bluebeard of Quiet Dell. Retrieved from West Virginia Archives & History: https://archive.wvculture.org/history/crime/powers01.html

Kreiser, C. M. (2024, February 9). Harry powers. Retrieved from e-WV:The West Virginia Encyclopedia: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/entries/1852

March 18, 1932: Mass Murderer Harry Powers Executed at Moundsville State Penitentiary. (2019, March 18). Retrieved from Public Broadcasting: https://wvpublic.org/march-18-1932-mass-murderer-harry-powers-executed-at-moundsville-state-penitentiary/

Murderpedia. (n.d.). Harry F. Powers. Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/powers-harry.htm

Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Bookof Serial Killers An Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.

Sibray, D. (2023, December 30). Did the first U.S. killer live in a quiet corner of West Virginia. Retrieved from West Virginia Explorer: https://wvexplorer.com/2023/12/30/harry-powers-serial-killer-west-virginia/

Tabler, D. (2014, March 18). Grisly anniversary hanging the bluebeard of quiet dell. Retrieved from Appalachian History: https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2014/03/grisly-anniversary-hanging-bluebeard-quiet-dell.html

Tabler, D. (2019, March 18). West Virginia Bluebeard. Retrieved from Appalachian History: https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2019/03/west-virginia-bluebeard.html

Wikipedia. (n.d.). Harry powers. Retrieved JULY 28, 2024, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Powers

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