Heartland Darkland

This week, Casie tells us about a case involving famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright and the home, Taliesin, that he built for his mistress, Martha 'Mamah" Bothwick.  **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.hldlpodc...

This week, Shannon talks to us about the case of Chester Poage, who was staying with his mom and sister in Spearfish, SD, where he met and became friends with three young men.  **Episode Sources** Murder Among Friends- S1Ep9 Amazon Prime **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/He...

This week, for the 100th episode, we've decided to change things up a little and not do cases that were in the Heartland, but ones that interested us.  This week, Casie is taking us to Point Pleasant, WV to tell us about the origins of the cryptid, Mothman.   **Episode Sources** https://www.mothmanmuseum.com/   https://archive.org/details/johnkeelthemothmanprophecies.atruestorybookzz.org/page/n5/m...

This week, as we approach the 100th episode, we've decided to change things up a little and not do cases that were in the Heartland, but ones that interested us.  This week, Shannon takes us to Maryland and covers the attack of two Lululemon employees, Jayna Murray and Brittany Norwood, which resulted in the death of Jayna.  **Episode Sources** The Yoga Store Murder: The Shocking True Account of t...

This week, Casie takes us to Mason City, IA and discusses the kidnapping of local news woman, Jodi Huisentruit, who's been missing for almost 29 years now.  **Episode Sources** 20/20- S44 E13 For Tips on Jodi Huisentruit: Mason City Police Department at (641) 421-3636 Email DCI Special Agent Ryan Herman at rherman@dps.state.ia.us FindJodi.com anonymous tip line at (641) 999-1109   **Products Menti...

This week, Shannon tells us about the disappearance of Lauren Spierer and the little information that the public has surrounding her case still today. **Episode Sources** If you have any info you can contact:   Bloomington Police- 812-339-4477 or email helpfindlauren@gmail.com   Indiana Univ. Police- 812-855-4111   Beau Dietl & Associates- PI Michael Ciravolo 212-557-334 or email at mike@inves...

This week, Casie changes it up a little bit, talking about the issue of bullying among teens today and two ongoing cases that were the results of bullying. The first being the case of Nex Benedict, a trans teen from OK, who tragically lost their life. The second about Kaylee Gains from St. Louis MO who was put into the ICU after a fight caused by bullying. The question is, was Kaylee the bully or...

This week, we head to Grand Forks ND, where Shannon tells us about the abduction of Dru Sjodin.   **Episode Sources** 20/20 S47E14   **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://www.facebook.com...

This week, Casie tells us about the Hairy Man. A local legend from the small town of Verges in MN.    **Episode Sources** Haunted Highway- S1E1 Amazon Prime (purchase)   https://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/progress/the-hairy-man-vergas-legend-lives-on-in-local-folklore/article_6205508c-78ab-11eb-89f9-afbcfe8930db.html   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 P...

This week, Shannon brings us a hometown case. The murder of Jessyka Nelson, killed by someone she and her family would have least suspected.  **Episode Sources** Dateline- S27 E28- Peacock   **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**  ...

This week, Casie takes us to Carbondale IL and tells us about the murder of Deborah Sheppard. About how her case went cold for 25 years and then ultimately ended up helping to lead police to solving multiple other cold cases.  **Episode Sources** Cold Case Files- S2E5- Netflix  Killer Profile- S1E7- Amazon Prime w A&E   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 P...

This week, Shannon tells us about Susan and John Hamilton. A seemingly happy married couple, who's Valentine's Day goes horribly wrong.  **Episode Sources**   American Monster S3 Ep7- Discovery+   **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 lin...

This week, in preparation for our event with After the Credits Podcast and the band Whitmore, Casie is discussing the history of the event site, Malvern Manor, and some of the things people have been said to have witnessed.  **Episode Sources** Suicide Help and Life line- text or call 988 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-the-credits/id1569968810 Paranormal Lockdown S2E9- DIscovery+   ht...

This week, Shannon takes us to Michigan and tells us about a wonderful young woman named Ashley Young, who always saw the best in everyone. Unfortunately. she tried to see the good in someone who just didn't have any.  Malvern Manor Event Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martyrs-lights-cameraapparition-tickets-760809831687?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discov...

This week, Casie takes us to Skidmore MO, where, in 1981, Ken McElroy was gunned down in his truck, in front of a town full of people. So how come no one stepped forward as a witness?   **Episode Sources** 60 Mins-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Ywbslf2Fo   https://allthatsinteresting.com/ken-mcelroy   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_McElroy Malvern Manor Event Tickets https://www.eventbrite...

This week, Shannon tells us about the abduction and murder of Sierah Joughin. However, when her killer is found, it turns out she might not have been the only one.     **Episode Sources** 20/20 S47 E6 She was Almost Home   Melvern Manor Event Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martyrs-lights-cameraapparition-tickets-760809831687?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=d...

This week, Casie talks about something near and dear to her heart. Now while it's something that's more well known in other places, Nebraska has it's fair share of stories...   **Episode Sources**   https://nebraskarules.tripod.com/id30.html   https://flatwaterfreepress.org/capturing-the-creature-confusing-sightings-unanswered-questions-once-terrified-small-nebraska-town/   https://en.wikipedia.or...

This week, in Oklahoma, Shannon tells us a story that reminds us why we aren't as trusting about opening the doors these days. The Douglass household was a kind and generous family, who always opened their doors to those in need. Unfortunately, one such time led to a home invasion with tragic results. **Episode Sources** The Amendment- Amazon Prime Dateline: Unforgettable- The Haunting-S2. E33- Pe...

This week, Casie takes us back to Wisconsin, 1977, and tells us the story of a love triangle with a woman named Barbara Hoffman at the center of it. She was a former biochemist major, turned sex worker, turned insurance clerk. The story just takes more twists from there.   **Episode Sources** Once Upon a Crime- Episode 25 **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo...

This week, Shannon covers the MMIW case of Victoria "Vicky" Eagleman, who went missing in the summer of 2006. Her body was found several weeks later, but no suspect has been brought forward.   **Episode Sources** https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-mmiw-family-with-housing Any information contact FBI Pierre Office at 605-224-8971   **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=677103...

This week, in honor of Indigenous Peoples month, Casie highlights the case of Nangonhs Massey, who was tragically murdered in her own apartment in Nov 2020.   **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...

After a brief break, the ladies are back! This week, Shannon takes us to Iowa and tells us about Amy Mullis, who's husband claimed she fell backwards onto a corn rake and died. But was it just a freak accident or intentional homicide?   **Episode Sources** Killer Cases- S1E10 Murder in the Barnyard- Hulu 48 hours- S34E11- the Corn Rake Murder- Paramount+ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbird...

This week, Casie tell us about the tragic murder of Joel Lovelian while he was out celebrating Halloween weekend with his fiancé. **Episode Sources** Dateline- Season 22 ep6- Peacock **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/...

This week, Shannon takes us to Sutherland Ne and tells us about the unexpected murder of an entire family and the man who did it for seemingly no reason.   **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@h...

This week, Casie looked into the legends of Missouri and came across a well-known Urban Legend with an unexpected fact attached to it. This led her down a bit of a rabbit hole.   **Episode Sources** https://medium.com/@nikyoung/the-real-life-urban-legend-story-of-the-body-under-the-mattress-15398c95509e https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/corpse-found-under-memphis-tenn-motel-bed-where-coupl...