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Midwest Murder

Jonah Lantto & Dawn Palumbo with the Good Talk Network

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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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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/midwestmurderpod…
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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/midwestmurderpod…
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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/midwestmurderpod…
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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 https://linktr.ee/midwe…
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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 Dukart, Whitney Wold Locati…
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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 Location: Maplewood, MN Supp…
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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 Snyder, Vernon Lebenn…
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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 Victim: Yingying Zhang Loc…
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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 Tyler Hancock Edited by…
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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: About two-thirds of o…
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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 https://linktr.ee/mid…
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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 was recorded before a l…
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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 & Barrelworks. Episode …
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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?fbclid=IwAR2Q-mWuGcGEuqA…
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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, ND. Episode title su…
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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 submitted by: Kari Anderson …
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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 and justice? This episo…
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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, Stephanie Sprang Location: …
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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 Support the show https:/…
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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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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 Family Location: Pike…
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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 attack? It would come…
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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 show https://linktr.e…
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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 their first victim. T…
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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, ND. Episode title subm…
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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 audience at University of…
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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: Newcastle Twp, OH Support…
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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, SD Support the show …
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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 title submitted by: Josh…
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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 Victims: Jerry Davies, Ha…
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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 Rapids, IA Support the show…
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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 the show https://linktr.…
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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://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod…
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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 Chiropractic ND Victims: 5 vict…
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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 Episode title submitt…
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There's bodies in the freezer.... A tragedy without answers. A community shattered. An investigation with all the wrong suspects. Recorded with a sold out live audience at the Hall(Fargo Brewing Company). Sponsored in part by Schatz Crossroads Premier Chiropractic Episode title submitted by: Tawnee Potts Victim: 7 victims Location: Palatine, IL Sup…
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In 1979, Jeffrey Hammill went out with friends and never came home. His body was found on the side of the road miles from his house. What was originally thought of as a hit and run turned into a wrongful conviction decades later. Sponsored in part by: Schatz Crossroads Recorded before a sold-out live audience at Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, ND. Vic…
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The troubled history of a loving wife and kind grandmother boils to the surface when her husband, a well liked, jovial fisherman is found murdered. Sponsored in part by: Schatz Crossroads Premier Chiropractic Recorded(mostly) before a sold-out live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. Episode title submitted by: Derek Kabanuk Victim: Dave Ri…
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A nun, Sister Margaret Ann Paul, is brutally murdered in an Ohio hospital chapel on Easter weekend and investigators searched for years to find her killer. One of the suspects: a Catholic priest. This episode was recorded live before a sold out audience at Half Brothers Brewing in Grand Forks, ND. Brought to you in part by Schatz Crossroads Victim:…
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After University of Nebraska student Candi Harms vanishes with no explanation, the city of Lincoln is captivated in fear as they eagerly await news of her fate. Sadly the truth of Candi's disappearance is much worse than anyone could have feared. This episode was recorded live before a sold out audience at the Lariat Bar in Velva, ND. Episode title…
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Money isn’t always the problem, but entitlement and greed are. A daughter, raised in a seemingly beautiful, privileged life, weaves a web of deceit, debt, and murder. This episode was recorded before a live audience at Arbeiter Brewing Company in Minneapolis, MN. Brought to you in part by Schatz Crossroads. Victim: Elisabeth Congdon, Velma Pietila …
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A life long abuser. A life long victim. A violent end with a shocking revelation. This is the story of Ashley Martinson. This episode was recorded live at DCR Brewing Co in Fargo, ND. Episode title submitted by Kerri Maruceo. Brought to you in part by Schatz Crossroads. Victim: Thomas Ayers, Jennifer Ayers Location: Piehl, WI Support the show https…
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When two inmates who come together after years in prison team up, it ends in the worst way imaginable: murder and injury of innocent people. This episode was recorded before a live, sold out audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. Episode title submitted by: Ashlyn V. Victim: Ronald "RJ" Johnson location: Sioux Falls, SD Support the show https:…
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John Huber was a beloved coach and teacher in Dickinson, ND. Until he showed his true colors by murdering his estranged wife Gladys Huber, three other innocent people: Maurice O'Connell, Kathleen O'Connell, and Dinah Riegel. *Timothy and Dinah Riegel's name were pronounced incorrectly during recording. This episode was recorded live before a sold o…
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A psychotic killer gets wasted, wanders the countryside while talking to himself and randomly murders strangers. Law enforcement is left baffled as surviving family members are shattered by grief. This episode was recorded before a live audience at Swing Barrel Brewing. Episode title submitted by: Brandi Fjeld Victim: Jamie Paxton, Donald Welling, …
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