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Episode 9

E9: Hinterkaifeck - Secrets, Suspicion, and Schlittenbauer

In March 1922, six members of the Gruber family were found murdered on a remote Bavarian farm called Hinterkaifeck. When neighbors broke into the barn, they uncovered one of the most chilling mysteries in German history: stacked bodies hidden under hay, eerie signs that someone had lived in the house after the murders, and footprints in the snow that led in—but never out.

This episode explores:

  • The strange warnings and noises in the days before the murders
  • The discovery of the bodies in the barn and house
  • Police missteps, missing skulls, and bread baked after the killings
  • Theories ranging from bitter family feuds to supernatural forces
  • And above all, the suspicions surrounding Lorenz Schlittenbauer—the neighbor who always seemed to know too much

Was this a crime of opportunity, a deeply personal act of revenge, or something stranger?

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Jenn is the creator, writer, and co-host of House of Syx, a long-form podcast focused on history, art, and the psychology behind the stories we think we already know.
With a background in research-driven storytelling, Jenn approaches each episode with an emphasis on primary sources, historical context, and restraint. Rather than romanticizing tragedy or simplifying complex lives, she is interested in how people actually lived, failed, adapted, and were later remembered.

Her work often examines the space between public myth and private reality — particularly where mental health, legacy, and power intersect. House of Syx reflects her belief that the most compelling stories don’t need embellishment — they just need to be told honestly.

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