Ep. 54 | Roanoke's Mysteries: The Lost Colony & The Murder of Brenda Holland
About this episode
This episode explores the mysteries surrounding the Lost Colony of Roanoke and the murder of Brenda Holland.
In this episode of Spirits Uncorked, Elizabeth and Erica head to North Carolina’s Outer Banks to explore the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. More than 100 settlers vanished without a trace, leaving behind only one cryptic clue: the word “Croatoan” carved into a post. But the mystery of Roanoke doesn’t end there. Nearly 400 years later, 19-year-old Brenda Holland arrived on the island to perform in The Lost Colony outdoor drama. Just weeks later, she disappeared. Days after that, her body was found in the sound. Who murdered Brenda? From vanished settlers to a young actress who never made it home, this episode explores two haunting stories connected by one place What really happened in Roanoke? Missing in the Carolinas The Lost Colony Murder by John Railey Follow us on instagram! @Spirits.Uncorked Watch on YouTube @Spirits.Uncorked Email us at spiritsuncorkedpodcast@gmail.com Produced by, and theme music by Elizabeth Grimes Logo by Brett Rapp …
People in this episode
Host: Elizabeth Grimes
Guest: Erica
Topics covered
- Lost Colony of Roanoke
- Brenda Holland murder
- mystery
- disappearance
- true crime
- history
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Lost Colony outdoor drama
Places: North Carolina, Outer Banks, Roanoke
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