On Christmas Eve in 1945, five children from the Sodder family disappeared during a house fire in West Virginia.
While the parents and four other children escaped, the remains of the missing children were never found.
Suspicious circumstances surrounding the fire, such as a missing ladder and locked windows, led to theories that the children may have been kidnapped. Some speculate that the father's criticism of Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini made the family a target for the Sicilian mafia.

The Murder of Paul Logan: In 1993, Paul Logan, a Chinese food delivery driver in England, was called to a farm to deliver an order that turned out to be nonexistent. Later that evening, Logan's body was found bludgeoned to death near the farm. Despite extensive investigation, the case remains unsolved, with authorities suspecting that multiple individuals were involved in the murder.

The JonBenét Ramsey Case: Six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in her family's home in Colorado on Christmas Day in 1996. The case gained widespread attention, and initially, suspicion fell on her parents. However, lack of evidence led to their eventual clearance as suspects. The possibility of an intruder committing the murder was also considered, with DNA evidence pointing to an unidentified male. The case remains unsolved, and numerous theories and discussions continue to surround the tragedy.

The "Christmas Tree Lady": In 1996, an unidentified woman referred to as "The Christmas Tree Lady" was found dead in Virginia. She had left a note requesting no autopsy and cremation, leading investigators to believe it was a suicide. However, her identity remained a mystery for almost two decades until recent DNA and genealogy research revealed her as Joyce Marilyn Meyer Sommers. The motivation behind her death remains unknown.

Ed and Minnie Maurin: On Christmas Eve in 1985, the bodies of the elderly couple Ed and Minnie Maurin were discovered in Washington state. They had been kidnapped by notorious local drug dealers, forced to withdraw cash, and then shot in the woods. The case remained unsolved for years, as witnesses feared retribution. Eventually, witnesses identified the perpetrators, leading to the conviction of one of the assailants, Rick Riffe, who received a lengthy prison sentence. These Christmas killings and mysteries serve as reminders that even during a time of joy and celebration, tragic events can occur. The search for answers continues, as families and authorities hope for resolution and justice in these unsolved cases.