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255: The Real Twin Peaks Case: Murder of Hazel Drew | USA
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- Evidence Locker True Crime
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- Mar 22, 2026
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- 1485
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Summary
In the sweltering summer of 1908, 20-year-old domestic servant Hazel Drew was found floating face-down in Teal's Pond, New York. Her skull had been crushed by repeated blows. A corset string wrapped around her throat. The investigation revealed a web of secrets, political corruption, and powerful men with much to hide. More than a century later, this unsolved murder would inspire Twin Peaks – and after 113 years, researchers finally believe they've solved the case that captivated a nation… Books: Read collections of The Evidence Locker Files , available in print and digital editions. Follow us on: YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , X , TikTok For more information, visit: Evidence Locker Website Listen ad-free: Visit our page at Patreon 50% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated to support the Doe Network , solving international cold cases. To learn more, visit: https://www.doenetwork.org/ Resources Books Murder at Teal's Pond: Hazel Drew and the Mystery That Inspired Twin Peaks by David Bushman and Mark Givens Hazel Was a Good Girl: Solving the Murder That Inspired Twin Peaks by Dr. Jerry C. Drake Podcasts The Girl in the Pond - Times Union Web Timeline: The Hazel Drew murder investigation HazelDrew.com Investigating the Cold Case That Inspired Twin Peaks Articles A look at the New York murder that inspired 'Twin Peaks' Murder that inspired 'Twin Peaks' solved 100 years later The True Crime That Inspired 'Twin Peaks' Was Solved by Its Fans Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe Narrated by Noel Vinson Music: "Nordic Medieval" by Marcus Bressler Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archival materials.