Michigan Murders & Music

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we examine the tragic and violent death of Chad Allen Reed , a Michigan man whose final moments unfolded during a chaotic confrontation that spiraled far beyond control. What began as a tense encounter quickly escalated into a deadly clash, leaving Reed’s family devastated and a community searching for answers about how everything went so wrong so fast. We...

Send us a text message ! Barrel Bones Song Title:  Fool Outta You Bandcamp:  https://barrelbones.bandcamp.com/ Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVATlBV87v6Z4uwGyddQDYQ Ficus Song Title:  Bandcamp: https://ficustheband.bandcamp.com/ Ficus Merch: https://ficustheband.bandcamp.com/merch Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ficustheband4 Email: http://ficustheband@gmail.com Youtube: https://www...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we revisit one of the most infamous tragedies in talk‑show history — the case of Jonathan Schmitz , a Michigan man thrust into a humiliating on‑air ambush by The Jenny Jones Show . What producers framed as a lighthearted “secret crush” segment quickly spiraled into a devastating chain of events that ended in murder. We walk through the taping, the emotiona...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we explore the tragic and unsettling story of Tom Richardson , a Michigan man whose life took a dark turn long before he ever set foot near the cliffs of Pictured Rocks. What should have been a scenic adventure along one of the state’s most breathtaking natural landmarks instead became the backdrop for a shocking and suspicious death. We walk through Tom’s...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we unravel a case that exposes one of the most painful failures in the justice system — the wrongful conviction of Kenneth Carl Grondin for a murder he did not commit, and the eventual revelation that the true killer was Chadwick Mobley . What began as a rushed investigation and a desperate search for answers turned into years of injustice, stolen time, an...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we revisit the case of Federico “Kiko” Cruz , a man whose conviction and life sentence shook his Michigan community — and whose legal fate has now taken a dramatic turn. After years behind bars, new developments have reshaped the outcome of his case, raising questions about justice, accountability, and how the system handles violent offenders long after th...

Send us a text message ! “Neenef Odah Murder-Suicide at Kalamazoo College featuring Drink Their Blood”   Michigan Murders & Music This episode examines the heartbreaking murder‑suicide involving Neenef Odah at Kalamazoo College , a case that stunned the campus and left a deep emotional impact on the community. The hosts walk listeners through the events with their signature blend of clarity, e...

Send us a text message ! “The Long Game of Arthur Waite and the Peck Family Murders featuring Short Panic”   Michigan Murders & Music This episode unravels the chilling and calculated crimes of Arthur Waite , whose long‑running deception and manipulation culminated in the tragic murders within the Peck family . The hosts guide listeners through Waite’s elaborate schemes with their signature bl...

Send us a text message ! “David ‘Do‑Gooder’ Goodreau featuring Cosmic Sans”   Michigan Murders & Music This episode dives into the unsettling case of David “Do‑Gooder” Goodreau , a man whose outward charm and helpful persona hid a much darker reality. The hosts guide listeners through the unraveling of Goodreau’s carefully constructed image, exploring the manipulations, the warning signs, and...

Send us a text message ! This episode traces the heartbreaking fall of Keith “Bad” Appling , once one of Detroit’s most electrifying young basketball stars. The hosts take listeners back to Appling’s early days at Pershing High School, where he dominated the court, shattered records, and earned statewide admiration. His talent carried him to Michigan State University, where he was expected to rise...

Send us a text message ! In this third installment of Cases of Interest , the hosts take listeners on another winding road trip through Michigan’s strangest, most unsettling, and most head‑scratching stories. Instead of focusing on a single case, this episode highlights several lesser‑known incidents — the kind that never quite leave your mind once you’ve heard them. With their signature mix of da...

Send us a text message ! This episode unravels the disturbing case of Steven Kelsey Jr. , a man whose violent actions left a Michigan community shaken and searching for answers. The hosts guide listeners through the events leading up to the crime, the investigation that followed, and the chilling details that emerged as the truth came to light. With their signature blend of dark humor, empathy, an...

Send us a text message ! This episode dives into the chaotic and unsettling world of Keith Clintz— or, as the hosts keep accidentally calling him, Keith Lintz Jr. What begins as a simple name mix‑up quickly becomes the least confusing part of the story. The hosts guide listeners through a case fueled by paranoia, meth‑induced madness, and a string of decisions that spiral from reckless to downrigh...

Send us a text message ! Would you enjoy just hearing the tunes from our featured bands???   Here's a compilation of bands from  the last few episodes.   Please download and enjoy!! Find these bands on Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok...let them know that we sent you!! Soundtrack #6 Your Highness in Vegas, Modello baby. Hairy Queen:  Bad Viagra trip The Gassers:  I D...

Send us a text message ! This episode dives into the chilling case of DeAngelo Martin , a man whose crimes shook Detroit and left investigators piecing together a pattern of violence that seemed to echo the dark legacy of his own upbringing. The hosts guide listeners through Martin’s troubled background, the disturbing parallels to his mother’s criminal past, and the series of attacks that ultimat...

Send us a text message ! I decided to post this because I wanted you all to know that we DO get permission from the bands before using their music.  Sometimes, they send me free music but most of the time I try to buy their tunes off Bandcamp just to support them a wee bit. We are so thankful to the bands that allow us to use their music.   Michigan has always had amazing musicians and I don'...

Send us a text message ! This episode dives into one of Michigan’s most shocking and bizarre modern crimes — the case of Mark Latunski , the self‑proclaimed “Kiltman” whose violent actions stunned the nation and left a community reeling. The hosts walk listeners through the disturbing details of Latunski’s double life, the hidden world he operated in, and the horrific murder that ultimately led to...

Send us a text message ! This episode unpacks the tangled and deeply unsettling case involving Chantrienes Barker , along with Corey Davis, Richard Oden, and Jason Henderson — a group whose actions led to a brutal and senseless crime that shook their Michigan community. The hosts guide listeners through the events leading up to the attack, the chaotic aftermath, and the investigation that slowly r...

Send us a text message ! This episode examines the chilling case of Christopher Dankovich , a Michigan teenager whose violent actions stunned his community and raised difficult questions about abuse, trauma, and the devastating consequences of a home life in crisis. The hosts walk listeners through the events leading up to the murder, the disturbing details of the crime itself, and the complicated...

Send us a text message ! This episode unravels the long‑awaited capture of Patrick Gilham , a man who managed to evade justice for decades after committing one of Michigan’s most haunting crimes. The hosts walk listeners through the original investigation, the dead ends that frustrated detectives, and the forensic breakthroughs that finally brought Gilham’s secrets into the light. With their signa...

Send us a text message ! This episode digs into the disturbing case of Dennis “Hank” DePue , a man whose violent actions and chilling escape turned a Michigan murder into a nationwide manhunt — and later inspired one of horror cinema’s most unsettling villains. The hosts walk listeners through DePue’s troubled marriage, the escalating tension that led to a brutal attack, and the desperate flight t...

Send us a text message ! This episode explores the strange, unsettling, and often misunderstood case of Rose Verez , a woman whose life and death became tangled in rumor, fear, and small‑town superstition. The hosts guide listeners through the events leading up to her murder, the bizarre accusations that swirled around her, and the community tensions that turned an already tragic case into somethi...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, the hosts head north to one of Michigan’s most breathtaking destinations — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore — a place known for its cliffs, colors, and crystal‑clear water… and, as it turns out, more than a few unsettling stories. What should be a peaceful tourist paradise becomes the backdrop for a series of frightening incidents that remind listeners th...

Send us a text message ! This episode covers one of the darkest and most heartbreaking days in Grand Rapids history — the violent rampage of Rodrick Dantzler , whose actions left the city stunned, grieving, and searching for answers. The hosts walk listeners through the events leading up to the massacre, the terrifying hours that unfolded across multiple neighborhoods, and the desperate manhunt th...

Send us a text message ! This episode revisits the heartbreaking case of Amy Black , offering listeners an important update on a story that has lingered in Michigan’s true‑crime memory for years. The hosts walk through the latest developments, the new information that has surfaced, and the ongoing impact the case continues to have on those who knew and loved Amy. With their signature blend of empa...