We’ve all heard the phrase ‘that kind of thing doesn’t happen in our town’, but here on Midwest Murder, we will shatter that false reality. In fact, it happens more often than we know, and sometimes the details of the most horrific crimes that happen in our neighborhoods are lost in the back pages of newspapers, forgotten on our news channels, and eventually erased over time.
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Subscriber-only episode FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Dawn and Jonah discuss their thoughts and explore lingering questions from episode 101. This is bonus content specifically related to episode 101, be sure to listen to that episode first. Much love to our Midwestie Besties. We appreciate you. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE County Sheriff's in Iowa are obligated to investigate the disappearance of a highly unlikable resident with a long history of brutal abuse against his wife. Nobody could have prepared them for what they uncovered. Club Midwest Fans be sure to check out the bonus content for this episode. Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/mid…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE An office affair is never a good choice, but it's even worse if it turns deadly. Our one hundredth episode was recorded before a live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND. Episode title submitted by: Anonymous Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Victim: Christopher Regan Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/m…
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E99: Phishing for Love in a Dumpster
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE This is a love story, but not like the fairy tale kind, it's more like a nightmarish Lifetime movie variety with added surprises, extra tragedy, amplified frustration, and utterly shocking injustice. Club Midwest Subscribers: be sure to check out the bonus content that goes along with this episode. Location: Indiana Victims: A…
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Subscriber-only episode FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Dawn and Jonah further explore events related to episode 99. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpodBy Jonah Lantto & Dawn Palumbo with the Good Talk Network
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A farmer is afraid to lose everything in a potential divorce and then his wife ends up having an accident on the farm. Was it actually an accident or did someone want to make sure she wasn’t going to get anything? Location: Earlville, IA Victim: Amy Mullis Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod…
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E97: Whirlpool of Scumbags: Ohio Edition
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A young and promising single mother is found dead and her investigation is utterly mishandled by one of the worst investigating agencies in Midwest Murder history. Recorded with a capacity crowd at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND. Location: Ohio Victim: Heather Bogle Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurde…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2001, a retired tattoo legend was ready to pick up his life in Iowa and move with his new girlfriend and roommates, this time to Florida. When his girlfriend came over to make plans, he ignored her. But was he actually ignoring her? After five long years, a mysterious bucket of concrete and an internet sleuth would be the k…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A 24 year old single woman is preyed upon by a wannabe vampire sex cult. Location: Nebraska Victim: Sydney Loofe Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpodBy Jonah Lantto & Dawn Palumbo with the Good Talk Network
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E94: The Little Criminal Profile That Could
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a young woman moves into a new neighborhood with her fiancée, someone takes extra notice. After being murdered, her case goes cold until a dedicated prosecutor uses new technology and investigative resources to find her killer. Victim: Karla Brown Location: Wood River, IL Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderp…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A seemingly unstoppable, unbeatable, and un-prosecutable bully absolutely terrorizes a Missouri community for several decades; raping, stealing, and assaulting anyone he wants, at will, without consequences. Recorded with a packed house at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo, ND Episode Title Submitted by: Samantha, Suzie, St…
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E92: God's Work: Whores, Harlots, & Hammers
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A woman-hating, predatory serial killer thinks he's doing God's work by raping and murdering women. Somehow, the justice system struggles to hold him accountable. Recorded in Bismarck, ND at the Belle Mehus Auditorium Episode title submitted by: Shannon & Navarr Vaira Location: Minnesota, Alaska, Victims: Multiple Support the …
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A promising young woman disappears after months of peculiar disturbances at her Bismarck apartment, leading detectives and the FBI on a multi-state search. Recorded in Sioux Falls, SD at the Icon Event Hall. Episode Title submitted by: Kristi Location: Bismarck, ND Victim: Deborah Gustin Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/mid…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2000, a half naked body was found partially submerged near Higgins Gulch in South Dakota. What investigators uncovered was far worse than anyone could have imagined. Recorded in Tioga, ND Victim: Chester Poage Location: Spearfish, SD area Episode title submitted by: Courtney Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurder…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A violent bank robbery leaves multiple employees dead, a mass murderer on the loose, and a community shattered. An event made even more shocking by the revelation of the killer's identity. Location: Big Springs, NE Victims: Andreas (Andy) Kjeldgaard, Glenn Hendrickson, Lois Ann Hothan Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/midwes…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A marriage built on addiction, alcohol, and abuse is more likely not to end well or safely, and sometimes it ends in murder. Can a person be too drunk to be responsible for their actions? This episode was recorded before a live audience supporting the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Episode title submitted by: anonymous Support the Show. …
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE There is no easy way to describe the horrors of this episode. A seemingly happy marriage ends not just in a woman's disappearance, but also her murder, and much worse, but why? Was it brain surgery? Maybe it was prozac or demons or even...the devil's lettuce. Recorded in Killdeer, ND. Episode title submitted by: Cheyanne Dukar…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1986, a young guy tried to pick up a young woman at a Minnesota bar, but after she refused his multiple attempts, he didn't give her a choice. No means no, it isn't an invitation for anything else. This episode was recorded live at City Brew Hall in Wahpeton, ND. Episode title submitted by: Lola Victim: Morna Brennan Locati…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE After a twisted and competitive childhood fueled by a cruel father two brothers separately navigate themselves into a dark path of violence. Recorded with a record setting crowd in Bismarck, ND at the Belle Mehus Auditorium. Episode title submitted by: Sashay Schettler Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Victims: Gary Smock, Charles…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2017, a successful graduate student disappeared during her lunch hour. If it weren’t for the eyes and attention to detail of one university police officer, her killer may have been a serial killer who was “really good at this”. This episode was recorded live in Minot at the Carnegie Center. Episode title: Ryan & Sidney Vict…
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E83: A Dummy’s Guide to Being Guilty
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE All Catherine Ging really wanted were friends. All Harry Heyward really wanted was her money, her life, and a rock solid alibi. What could possibly go wrong? Recorded with a sold out audience at the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Episode title submitted by: Tina Denning Victim: Catherine Ging Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Written by T…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Dave wanted a no-strings attached relationship. When he met a sexy brunette, he thought that's what he was getting. Instead, he got an unhinged, lonely, pathological liar who would stop at nothing to have Dave all to himself. Recorded with a full audience at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo, ND. Episode title submitted by:…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a pair of suspects emerge after a South Dakota mother goes missing, investigators are led down a twisted and disturbing path to the truth. Recorded with a full house at Meadowlark Brewing in Sidney, Montana(Midwest Murder debut). Episode title submitted by: Anonymous Victim: Tami Reay Location: Pierre, SD Support the Show…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a married man's estranged wife dies under suspicious circumstances, the sympathy pours in, but what happens when the man's second estranged wife is found dead in a bathtub? All signs point to the twice widowed husband. Will the first wife's remains be able to show investigators what happened from the grave? This episode w…
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E79: Love thy Mother, Shoot thy Father
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A mother's twisted plan for self preservation is manifested into a violent reality after years of carefully layered grooming. Recorded with a full house at Phat Fish Brewery for a big return to Dickinson. Episode title submitted by: Daven & Jessica Huber Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When employees expect a typical day at work, they instead find four of their friends and colleagues murdered, leaving them and their community stunned. Surrounded by questions and theories, could one person have been responsible for this horrific slaying? This episode was recorded with a sold out audience at Atypical Brewery &…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A forbidden, hedonistic romance becomes unhinged, leading to a murder plot that weaves it's way through seedy motels, sleazy hitmen, mafia rumors, and a tragic massacre. Recorded live in Wahpeton, ND at the fantastic City Brew Hall. Share an evening of Midwest Murder with us at a live show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod?fb…
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E76: Jailhouse Jesus Isn't Going to Save You
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Clues about a missing woman lead investigators to a couple's apartment where homemade snuff films are found sparking a nationwide manhunt that send law enforcement down a rabbit hole of kidnapping, torture, and a suicide pact during a 911 call. This episode was recorded before a live audience at the Eagles Club in Watford City…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A young woman in the 80s, who aspires to become a police officer, is unjustly targeted after having the audacity to stand up for herself within the Milwaukee Police Department. A tragic murder is followed by one shocking miscarriage of justice after another. Recorded live at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. Episode title submit…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The murder of a quiet, well liked, and newly-hired hospital food service director who was beginning to adjust to her new position when three days after she moved to Council Bluffs, IA, she was found murdered in her hotel room. After going unsolved for nearly forty years, would genetic testing finally be able to bring answers a…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE An oddball man with a dissociative personality and a bizarre obsession with trees spirals into violence. Recorded at the Rivers Edge Lounge in Williston, ND Sponsored by: Sarah E Schroeder (https://www.bakkenrealty.com/sarah-schroeder) Episode title submitted by: Chad & Tonya Sylvestre Victim: Tina Hermann, Kody Maynard, Steph…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The pregnant longtime girlfriend of a member of Chicagoland royalty was found murdered in her condo. Was it her boyfriend or was it a jealous ex-lover? This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at The Reverb Lounge in Omaha, NE. Episode title submitted by Molly Mulla. Victim: Rhoni Reuter Location: Deerfield, IL Su…
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E71: Sexy Calves: A Cautionary Tale
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE This is the story of America's first serial killing murder family. Recorded with a capacity audience at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo, ND. Episode title submitted by: Leann Gilbertson Victims: Multiple Location: KS/MO Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpodBy Jonah Lantto & Dawn Palumbo with the Good Talk Network
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In the rust belt of Ohio, eight family members are murdered at four different locations. The family that murders together definitely doesn't stay together. This episode was recorded with a live audience at Icon Event Hall + Lounge in Sioux Falls, SD. Episode title submitted by Michael Klinski Victims: 8 victims from the Rhoden…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A lone survivor becomes the target of an arson investigation after a family of six dies during a New Years Eve house fire. Recorded with a fantastic live audience for our debut at the Marquee in Sioux City, IA. Victim: Roberson Family Location: Greenwood, IN Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2016, a thirty-one year old mom to three young children went out for a rare evening on the town with her boyfriend. Her and her boyfriend went their separate ways after a small spat. Her body was found in a field near her home, her belongings a little further down the road. Was it her boyfriend or was it a completely random…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A man who appears to have it all; looks, money, and schnitzel, charms and lies his way into multiple marriages. This was recorded with a sold out audience at the River's Edge Bar & Grill in Williston, ND. Episode title submitted by: Brittny Allard & Alexandria R Victims: Multiple Locations: Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI Support the…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1988, two brothers had an apartment that became a safe haven for teenage runaways. One of the brothers, along with a couple of their tenants became obsessed with the 80's hit movie, The Lost Boys. So obsessed that they wanted to create their own vampire cult. On a cold March camping trip, one of their "friends" would become…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Two career criminals on a frenzied binge of car theft happen upon a teenager waiting for her school bus. The horrors that followed haunted the tiny suburb of Raytown, Missouri for decades. This episode is presented by the Minot Area Council of the Arts and was recorded with a sold out audience at the Carnegie Center in Minot, …
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1997, a young college student is raped and murdered in her off-campus home. Her family refuses to give up on justice even after the case stumps investigators. An agonizing two years later, a young college student goes missing. but the evidence left behind is a little too familiar. This episode was recorded before a live aud…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When the bodies of missing men keep turning up on the isolated property of an estranged farmer, authorities struggle to place a motive on their suspect and grisly rumors swirl throughout the community. Recorded live at Hay Camp Brewing Company in Rapid City, SD. Episode title submitted by: Carl Victims: 3 victims Location: New…
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E62: If Plan B Doesn’t Work, Just Get Pluckered
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A husband, after multiple affairs and swindling women and businesses, comes up with a few different plans for his girlfriend to kill his wife. This episode was filmed before a live, sold out audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND. Episode title submitted by Aaron Stenvold Victim: Barbara McDowell Location: Tea…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A hardworking single mom with a big heart is caught in the violent storm of a drug lord hellbent on exterminating every witness in his case. Recorded with a sold out audience at Laughing Sun Brewing Co in Bismarck, ND. Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpodBy Jonah Lantto & Dawn Palumbo with the Good Talk Network
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1991, a family goes missing along with their two vehicles; the only one remaining is the teenage son. Nothing seemed too suspicious until the family’s station wagon was found incinerated. At first glance, the family wasn’t inside. This episode was filmed before a sold out audience at The Hall at Fargo Brewing Co. Episode ti…
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E59: No Happy Ending for Botulism Barbie
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The salacious reign of the Madison, Wisconsin massage parlor scene comes to a startling halt when a frozen body turns up on Christmas Day, and a wicked web of lies, sex, drugs, and murder slowly unravels. Recorded with a nearly sold out audience at Severance Brewing in Sioux Falls, SD. Episode title submitted by: Anonymous Vic…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1979, malls were changing the world of suburbia. They were also a playground for predators. One December evening, Michelle Martinko went to the mall and never left alive. Recorded with a live audience at Half Bros. Brewing in Grand Forks, ND. Episode title submitted by flexo22 Victim: Michelle Martinko Location: Cedar Rapid…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The nation wide killing spree of an elusive murderer goes unchecked and unconnected for nearly 5 years before the suspect presents himself in the most unlikely fashion. Recorded with a sold out live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks Episode title submitted by Lisa Victims: Multiple Location: Multiple States Support th…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A sadistic serial killer targets sex workers in Missouri, and simply discards their remains with the weekly garbage collection. Recorded with a live audience at the High Plains Cultural Center in Killdeer, ND. Episode title submitted by: Laura Weishoff Victims: Multiple Location: Kansas City, MO Support the Show. https://linkt…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The murder streak of a depraved, serial killing couple goes almost completely unnoticed in the midst of a prominent nursing home. Sex, lies, duplicity, narcissism, and sadism run wild in the most unlikely of places. Recorded live with a sold out audience at the Luft in Bismarck, ND. Brought to you in part by Premiere Chiroprac…
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FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE An intelligent and mentally ill thirty-two year old woman murders a beautiful, vibrant twenty-two year old pregnant woman. It would be a nightmare for her family as they looked for her and the baby. Recorded with a sold out live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND. Sponsored in part by: Premier Chiropractic…
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