Malice in the Mitten

In Kalamazoo, 1994, a wife vanished — and a husband had an answer too convenient to be true. Four years later, detectives opened the bathroom wall and found the first crack in his story. A companion research document for this episode is available for listeners who want to go deeper. Link below: https://tracypreston4.gumroad.com/l/ujbny Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt Story from Angela...

A few Michigan halloween tales just for you! Story by Todd Preston original artwork by Todd Preston Sound effects from uppbeat:  werewolf-howl-distant-dark-locran-1-1-00-10.mp3 / horror-ident-creepy-music-box-boom-tomas-herudek-1-1-00-07.mp3 / haunted-forest-ambiance-fjx-sounds-intense-2-00-27-14-mp3 / creepy-piano-meody-om-fx-1-1-00-12.mp3 / jumpscare-haunted-piano-hit-gjfx-sounds-1-1-00.mp3 / ho...

Good times with my besties! Sound effects from uppbeat:  robin-birdsong-in-springtime-ivo-vicic-1-01039.mp3 Original artwork by Todd Preston

July 5th around 2am, a horrific hit and run has left a family, and a community still searching for justice 15 years later.  Does anyone know who fled the scene? If you or someone you know has any information, please contact the Traverse City Police Department at 231-995-5170, or submit a tip to your local FBI office.  Tips can remain anonymous. You can also email: TCPDTips@traversecitymi.gov Theme...

Young love can be so powerful, that when lost, you do the unthinkable. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt Story researched and written by Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston

Paratrooper Joseph “Jumpin’ Joe” Beyrle dropped into Nazi-occupied France before D-Day, was captured, escaped German POW camps not once, but twice, joined a Soviet tank unit under a female commander, and helped storm Berlin — all before his 22nd birthday. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt Story researched and written by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sound Effects from U...

Taebin! No more solo mushroom hunting! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story of Folklore by Todd Preston. Sound effects from Uppbeat: giant-monster-deep-growl-joshua-chivers-1-00-05.mp3

RIP Diane Keaton! Sound effects from Uppbeat:  robin-birdsong-in-springtime-ivo-vicic-1-01-39.mp3 Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VwiPl43N-0 Buster Keaton rides a Dandy Horse – Visual of the https://youtu.be/bA1RxcgY1Z4 https://99percentinvisible.org/article/the-running-machine-volcano-inspired-forerunner-to-the-modern-bicycle/ https://historyfacts.com/science-industry/fact/volcanic-erup...

There was a time when children were taken and sold, and it happened right here in the Mitten. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Rebecca Hiers. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sound effects from Uppbeat: City-park-playground-ambiance-gfx-sounds-medium-1-01-21.mp3 / train-rolling-over-track-heavy-fascinatedsound-1-01-13.mp3 / train-horn-honk-reverb-fasci...

Were they real? Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt Story researched and written by Todd Preseton Sound Effect from Uppbeat: fire-explosion-with-debris-fizz-gregor-quendel-1-00-03.mp3

Power Hour!  Sounds Effects from Uppbeat: robin-birdsong-in-springtime-ivo-vicic-1-01-39.mp3  

In 1891, a man calling himself Mr. Hendershot walked into the Coldwater State Public School in Michigan and adopted 12-year-old Nellie Griffin. Weeks later, Nellie was found murdered — and “Hendershot” was unmasked as Russell Canfield, a killer hiding in plain sight. Our latest episode dives deep into this chilling case: the deception, the failure of the orphanage system, the public outrage, and t...

I think I'll stay away from it.   Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched by Todd Preston Sources * Legend Tripping Through Historic Monroe- “Dog Lady Island” (A local folklore compilation and retelling that collects many oral accounts and variants).  *Monroe News- “Monroe’s Dog Lady legend becomes a film” (Coverage of a local film adaption and interviews with folklorists/lo...

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Ashley was beautiful. She believed everything was sunshine and rainbows, until the night with Jared. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Tracy Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sound effects from Upbeat: knocking-on-metal-door-aggressive-soundroll-1-00-03.mps Sources: https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/crime/2023/10/30/murder-of-ashley-you...

Bad little red man!

Lots of laughter on this one!

Be careful of those dating apps!

One of my favorites!  Ghost Ships!

Enjoy, see you back in 2 weeks!

This couple were out of control! Anything for love right? 

Beware of the Mothman!!   Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Todd Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Fables & Folklore created by Tracy Preston Sound effects from Uppbeat:  tyre-screetch-joshua-chivers-1-00-4.mp3 Sources:  www.wkmi.com/ixp/690/p/lake-michigan-mothman-legend/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman https://www.legendsofamerica.co...

It's all about the magic!  Speaking of magic, grab your tickets to see us live at Awaken Haunted Attraction!!  Only a few more days until the show! 9/13/25 https://app.hauntpay.com/events/malic-in-the-mitten-live-a-michigan-true-crime-folklore-podcast Sound Effects from Uppbeat:  robin-birdsong-in-springtime-ivo-vick-1-01-39.mp3 / film-reel-spinning-gamemaster-audio-3-3-00-04.mp3 Round Robin song...

Do NOT leave your girlfriends behind PERIOD! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Rebecca Hiers. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sound effect from Uppbeat:  vinyl-record-rewind-jeff-kaale-1-00-00.mp3 Sources: https://mcccagora.com/2015/11/24/bruck-party-host-devastated-by-disappearance/ Big Mike https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/chelsea-bruck The...

A beautiful island, fudge, salt water taffy and of course hauntings! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Todd Preston. Origial artwork by Todd Preston. Sound effects from Uppbeat:  fire-explosion-with-debris-fizz-gregor-quentdel-1-00-03.mps / windy-beach-ambiance-ftus-1-01-51.mp3 Sources: https://themorbidlibrary.com/the-haunted-mackinac-island/ https://ww...