Heartland Darkland

This week, Casie and Shannon give a few updates on cases from Nebraska and Kansas that they had mentioned in past episodes when they hit the headline. As well as making the announcement that they are taking a break from making any new episodes or content for the foreseeable future. It was a tough decision after doing this for three years, but one that was needed. They've appreciated everyone w...

This week, Casie takes us to Mackinac Island, which itself is said to be one of the most haunted places in Michigan, but more specifically she talks about Mission Point Resort, which Ghost Hunters covered in an episode in 2011. **Episode Sources** Ghost Hunters Season 7 ep 6 Amazon Prime https://www.mackinacisland.org/blog/post/a-look-at-mackinac-island-history-through-the-centuries/ https://haunt...

This week, Shannon takes us back to the late 80s, and tells us about Wilma Plaster, a sweet widow who was just looking for friendship, and unfortunately found Shirley Jo Phillips instead, **Episode Sources** Snapped - S29 EP14 **Products Mentioned** Personal Defense Alarm for Women’s Safety | She’s Birdie Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 Browse Discounted Books Online - Book Outlet   **Patreon** Get more...

This week, Casie tells us about the case of a young woman named Tonya Hughes, who’d been left on the side of the road after a hit and run. It seems like a simple case, however, it’s anything but that. Over the course of decades this story gets even more unbelievable and tragic. **Episode Sources** Girl in the Picture- Netflix **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 P...

This week, we are back in Nebraska circa 2001. Shannon tells us about the abduction and bravery of Anne Sluti, who was only 17 when she was taken from the mall parking lot in broad daylight. **Episode Sources** Taken in Broad Daylight - LMN 2009 **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/He...

This week, Casie takes us back to 1980. She tells us about the abduction of Mary Stauffer, along with her young daughter, Beth, and the unlikely connection to their abductor. **Episode Sources** Your Worst Nightmare- S2E9 on Discovery+ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ming_Sen_Shiue https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/mary-stauffer-kidnapping-and-torture **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/...

This week, Shannon tells us about a heartbreaking case from South Dakota. Unfortunately, there is very little information, but she felt it was important to share. **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://ww...

For this bonus episode, Shannon will be covering the Christmas Slayings of Dayton OH and Casie will be telling us a little about some Yule Icelandic Folklore.   Dayton, OH **Episode Sources** The Christmas Killings: 40 hours to Justice: Black and White by the Dayton Police History Foundation and co authored by Stephen C Grismer, Judith M Monseu and Dennis A Murphy. **Products Mentioned** Personal...

This week, Casie takes us to two different, out of the way, places in North Dakota which houses two vary different structures. **Episode Sources** Ghost Adventures- S16 E12 on Max https://www.history.nd.gov/archives/stateagencies/sanhaven.html https://ghostsofnorthdakota.com/2014/01/23/inside-san-haven-sanatorium/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_R._Mickelsen_Safeguard_Complex https://taskand...

This week, Shannon tells us about a case with several different twists and turns. It’s the disappearance of Katrina Smith. **Episode Sources** 20/20 S46 EP4 - Death Vow 800.799.SAFE text START to 88788 **Products Mentioned** Personal Defense Alarm for Women’s Safety | She’s Birdie Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 Browse Discounted Books Online - Book Outlet   **Patreon** Get more from Heartland / Darkland...

After taking some time off for mental health. Casie and Shannon are back. This week, Casie tells us about a lesser known case from rural Iowa in the early 60s **Episode Sources** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gayno_Smith https://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1962/di1962-09-14.pdf   **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/...

For our final episode of Official Spooky Season, Shannon tells us about the real life murders that inspired Kevin Williamson to write the iconic 90s horror movie, Scream.   **Episode Sources** First Blood - S1 EP 3 - Prime/Apple TV Murder Made Me Famous - S6 EP 6 - Peacock Discovery+ “Scream: The True Story” - follows paranormal investigators Steve Shippy and Cindy Kaza as they try to investigate...

BONUS!!!! Casie & Shannon chat with another local, Beaufield Berry, who’s part of the Benson Theater. They talk about Benson’s upcoming show, the theater and it’s place in the community and then on to personal paranormal experiences! **Episode Sources** https://bensontheatre.org/tickets-and-events/ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15...

This week, Casie takes tells us about the real life events that inspired the new Netflix movie, The Deliverance. **Episode Sources** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammons_haunting_case https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/01/25/the-disposession-of-latoya-ammons/4892553/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2024/08/31/the-horrifying-true-story-behind-netflixs-the-deliverance-what-happened-...

BONUS!!!! Casie & Shannon get to chat with local theater director, Daena Schweiger about the upcoming musical Lizzie at the local theater, the Shelterbelt, which just reopened after several years! **Episode Sources** https://www.shelterbelt.org/ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.co...

This week, Shannon takes us out of the Heartland and to Massachusetts to talk about the infamous Lizzie Borden. If you listen to the bonus episode after this one, you’ll understand why she deviated from out normal routine for this week. **Episode Sources** https://lizzie-borden.com/ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.c...

This week, Casie takes us to Norfolk, NE, where 22 years ago, one of deadliest bank robberies of the time took place. **Episode Sources** https://www.dailynebraskan.com/five-dead-after-bank-robbery-in-norfolk/article_b388e2fc-9ff9-52e2-a5dd-e829644f1208.html https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-supreme-court-nebraska-norfolk-executions-crime-837a12e797ee4a3186744eb712a90744 https://norfolkdailynews...

This week Shannon takes us to Wisconsin. where a woman meets a man named Jovan Collier. They seem to have an instant connection and things movie quickly from there. Unfortunately, Jovan isn’t who he appears to be and this love story doesn’t have a happily ever after **Episode Sources** https://abcnews.go.com/2020/TheLaw/teen-killers-secret-25-years-ago-murdered-family/story?id=12123695 I Dated A P...

This week, Casie takes us to a small town in Ohio, where one Sunday morning, a day that is supposed to be all about celebration, turns into a day of tragedies. **Episode Sources** https://vimeo.com/166224447 Killer Kids- S3 E2: A&E Crime Central https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2008/05/29/former-detective-sentenced-for-endangering/23541219007/ https://www.foxnews.com/story/teens-family-had-...

This week, Casie takes us to a small town in Ohio, where one Sunday morning, a day that is supposed to be all about celebration, turns into a day of tragedies. **Episode Sources** https://vimeo.com/166224447 Killer Kids- S3 E2: A&E Crime Central https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2008/05/29/former-detective-sentenced-for-endangering/23541219007/ https://www.foxnews.com/story/teens-family-had-...

This week, Shannon’s case is eerily similar to Casie’s from last week. It takes place in Arkansas City, KS. Another young college student, Jodi Sanderholm, seemingly disappears, but her friend’s and family know this is out of the norm for her and immediately jump into action. **Episode Sources** ‌ https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/ https://www.thehotline.org/resources/stalking-sa...

This week, Shannon’s case is eerily similar to Casie’s from last week. It takes place in Arkansas City, KS. Another young college student, Jodi Sanderholm, seemingly disappears, but her friend’s and family know this is out of the norm for her and immediately jump into action. **Episode Sources** ‌ https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/ https://www.thehotline.org/resources/stalking-sa...

After a bit of a summer break, Casie and Shannon are back with a new episode. This week, Casie is taking us to Bloomington, IN and telling us about the disappearance of a young college student, Jill Behrman. **Episode Sources** https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Jill_Behrman https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141996685/jill_kristen-behrman https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2019/10/...

After a bit of a summer break, Casie and Shannon are back with a new episode. This week, Casie is taking us to Bloomington, IN and telling us about the disappearance of a young college student, Jill Behrman. **Episode Sources** ⁠ https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Jill_Behrman ⁠ ⁠ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141996685/jill_kristen-behrman ⁠ ⁠ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crim...

For our final episode before we go on a summer hiatus, Shannon tells us about Sherrill Levitt, Suzie Streeter and Stacy McCall, three women who went missing from Springfield MO in June of 1992 and have yet to be found.  **Episode Sources** For Tips Call Springfield Police at 417-864-1751 or report anonymous tips at tips/fbi.gov   Disappeared- S3E10- on Max **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shes...