Nanette Krentel: Murder Beneath the Bayou Smoke

Nanette Krentel: Murder Beneath the Bayou Smoke

From Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore by Crime House

April 1, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 46

About this episode

This episode explores the unsolved murder of Nanette Krentel, who was found dead in her home, raising questions about the investigation.

In July 2017, 49-year-old Nanette Krentel was found inside her burning home in Lacombe, Louisiana. At first, it appeared to be a tragic house fire. But an autopsy revealed a shocking detail: Nanette had been shot in the head before the fire began and there was no soot in her lungs. She had been alive that morning, running errands and returning to her isolated 100-acre property. So who entered her home, killed her, and set the blaze? In this episode of Clues, Morgan and Kaelyn break down the evidence in the unsolved murder of Nanette Krentel, from gasoline found in the debris and a destroyed security DVR to marriage troubles, threatening letters, and lingering questions about how the investigation was handled. Head over to our Clues YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@CluesPod If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Clues to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Clues is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals including Crime House 24/7, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Murder True…

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