Midwest Malice

He waited by the tracks—quiet, calculating, and filled with rage. A string of killings left a trail soaked in obsession, but the motive lay buried in a life derailed long before the first shot was fired. In this episode, we follow the echoes of vengeance through steel and silence. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.com/mmalicepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@mmalicepodcas...

He blended in. A sailor, a father, a man with a past no one dared to see. But hidden sin doesn’t stay buried forever. In this episode, we pull back the layers on a case that challenges how darkness disguises itself—and what it costs when it’s ignored. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.com/mmalicepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@mmalicepodcast

"She Was Supposed to Be Safe." A teenager vanishes, and a Midwestern town is left with a silence too loud to ignore. Decades later, her name still lingers in the shadows of unanswered questions. In this episode, we untangle the threads of a mystery that refuses to fade—and ask what it means when justice never comes. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.com/mmalice...

On November 29, 2012, Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker was ambushed and shot behind a local bar while responding to a welfare check. The investigation took unexpected turns, with suspects emerging, theories swirling, and a shocking suicide that left more questions than answers. Despite the case being closed, doubts remain about what really happened that night. In this episode, I break down th...

For years, David Spanbauer lurked in Wisconsin, committing violent assaults, kidnappings, and murders that left communities shaken. His crimes spanned decades, with victims ranging from young children to unsuspecting adults, before he was finally caught. In this episode, I break down his disturbing history, the investigation that led to his arrest, and the lasting impact of his reign of terror. Hi...

Between 1977 and 1980, Joseph Paul Franklin carried out a string of racially motivated murders, targeting interracial couples, civil rights figures, and Jewish communities. Unlike most serial killers, Franklin acted alone, leaving a trail of violence across multiple states before his capture. In this episode, I break down his motives, crimes, and the shocking impact of his reign of terror. Hit pla...

In 1985, an elderly woman was brutally murdered in Beatrice, Nebraska, leading to the conviction of six individuals—but decades later, DNA evidence proved they were innocent. The case exposed coerced confessions, false memories, and justice gone horribly wrong. In this episode, I unravel how the Beatrice Six became victims of a broken system, and how their story reshaped the conversation around wr...

In 1974, sisters Mary and Susanne Reker vanished while shopping for school supplies, only for their bodies to be found weeks later in a quarry, stabbed in a crime that remains unsolved to this day. Despite promising leads, suspects, and decades of investigation, the truth behind their murders has never surfaced. In this episode, I break down the case, the theories, and the frustrating ethical dile...

In 1965, 16-year-old Sylvia Likens endured unimaginable cruelty at the hands of Gertrude Baniszewski, her children, and others—a case so disturbing it still haunts true crime history. In this episode, I break down the horrifying abuse, the trial, and the lasting impact of one of America’s most shocking murders. Hit play and let’s uncover the truth. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://ww...

In April 1991, Angela Hammond vanished from a payphone in Clinton, Missouri, in what seemed like a targeted abduction. Witnesses, eerie details, and theories have kept this case alive for decades, but the mystery remains unsolved. In this episode, I break down the investigation, suspects, and unanswered questions, exploring what really happened that night and why Angela’s case still haunts Missour...

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time for family and gratitude—but in this chilling case, it became a day of unimaginable tragedy. A brutal murder shattered a holiday gathering, leaving behind unanswered questions and a community in shock. In this episode, I unpack the crime, the investigation, and the lingering mystery that still leaves people asking: What really happened that day? Hit play and l...

In March 2008, tragedy struck the Sueppel family when hidden struggles led to an unthinkable crime. The case left Iowa stunned, as people wrestled with how and why this horrific act unfolded. In this episode, I break down the details, the motives, and the lingering questions surrounding one of Iowa’s most devastating family murders. Hit play and let’s uncover the story. https://www.tiktok.com/@mma...

In 1993, five people were murdered in Mason City, Iowa, in a crime tied to a methamphetamine operation that exposed the dark underbelly of drug trafficking, the failures of law enforcement, and the long road to justice. In this episode, I break down the murders, the investigation, and the convictions that finally brought closure. Hit play and let’s talk about it. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepod...

For nearly two decades, John Edward Robinson operated in Illinois, Kansas City, MO, and Overland Park, KS, luring victims through fraud, deception, and online chatrooms. Dubbed the Internet’s first serial killer, Robinson used his charm and manipulation to prey on vulnerable women, leading to a string of murders, disappearances, and shocking discoveries. In this episode, I break down his crimes, h...

On February 14, 1929, seven men were gunned down in a Chicago garage, marking one of the most infamous mob hits in history. For my podcast debut, I team up with the hosts of “Let’s Get to the Bottom of That” to unravel the rivalries, theories, and lasting impact of the Valentine’s Day Massacre. After diving into the case, we’ll chat about the vision behind this podcast and get insights from some w...