Episode 8: The Bluebeard of Quiet Dell, Harry Powers

09/19/22 • 62 min

Hi friends! In Episode 8 we cover several murders committed by the Bluebeard of Quiet Dell, Harry Powers.
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Mocktail of the Week - my hot take on a classic Old Fashioned, but zero proof

Ingredients

2oz Ritual Zero Proof Whisky Alternative, you can also use a strong black tea as the base for this drink. Brew like normal and let cool completely

2 dashes Angostura bitters

1 sugar cube or 1 bar spoon simple syrup

Place the sugar cube into the bottom of a chilled rocks glass and add bitters. Muddle the sugar cube and bitters with a spoon or muddler. If you are using simple syrup, combine the bitters with the syrup in the glass. Add the whisky and stir.

Add one large ice cube or a few smaller cubes. Stir until chilled, about 30 seconds. Garnish with an orange peel.

SOURCES

https://web.archive.org/web/20120324101310/http://www.wvgazette.com/mediafiles/document/2009/03/17/Bluebeard_I090317193022.pdf

https://www.morbidtourism.com/locations/id/606a1c2bc892bc9da3b0864a

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Powers

https://newspaperarchive.com/morgantown-dominion-post-sep-13-2007-p-23/

https://newspaperarchive.com/cumberland-news-apr-13-1957-p-4/

https://newspaperarchive.com/raleigh-register-apr-12-1957-p-1/

https://newspaperarchive.com/charleston-gazette-mar-19-1932-p-6/

https://newspaperarchive.com/havre-daily-news-mar-19-1932-p-1/

https://newspaperarchive.com/bluefield-daily-telegraph-aug-30-1931-p-1/ (and page 4)

https://newspaperarchive.com/coshocton-tribune-sep-05-1931-p-1/