Michigan Murders & Music

Send us a text message ! This episode of Michigan Murders & Music takes listeners on another dark true‑crime road trip through Michigan, focusing on the case involving Brad Srebnik and Joshua Wirgau . The hosts explore the events surrounding the crime with their signature approach: keeping the spotlight on the perpetrators while honoring the victims by avoiding sensationalism. The storytelling...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we take a quick but compelling dive into the brutal and still‑unsolved murder of Daisy Zick , a Battle Creek woman whose 1963 stabbing shocked the community and left investigators with more questions than answers. Despite the violent nature of the attack and the number of wounds she suffered, no one has ever been held accountable — and decades later, the c...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dig into the disturbing case of Jason Thomas Harris , a man who decided that ending his marriage was harder than ending his wife’s life. Instead of pursuing a divorce, Harris chose a far darker path—one that left a young mother dead and a community stunned. We walk through the events leading up to the crime, the shocking details of the investigation, an...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dive into the explosive and deeply unsettling case of Linda Stermer , a Michigan woman whose husband died in a fiery incident that raised far more questions than answers. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident quickly unraveled into a tangled web of suspicion, shifting stories, and a marriage marked by turmoil. We walk through the events leadin...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we head deep into the woods of northern Michigan to revisit one of the state’s most haunting and baffling mass murders: the Robison family killings . What was supposed to be a peaceful summer getaway at their Lake Michigan cabin turned into a nightmare when the entire family was found brutally murdered — and left undiscovered for weeks. We walk through the...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dig into the tragic and infuriating case of Jaime Rodriguez Jr. , a young Michigan man whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. What begins as a night out quickly spirals into a deadly confrontation, leaving Jaime’s family searching for answers and justice. We walk through the events leading up to the murder, the investigation that follo...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dig into the heartbreaking and senseless killing of Kenny Wayne McBride , a Michigan man whose life was cut short during what should have been an ordinary night. What begins as a simple gathering spirals into violence, leaving Kenny’s family devastated and a community demanding answers. We walk through the events leading up to the confrontation, the inv...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dive into the heartbreaking case of Derek Dupree Horton , a young Michigan man whose life was stolen in a moment of senseless violence. What should have been an ordinary day turned into a tragedy that left a family shattered and a community demanding justice. We walk through Derek’s story, the events leading up to the confrontation, and the investigatio...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we unpack the tangled and troubling case of Paul Marcus Carter , a man whose choices pulled him into the aftermath of a violent crime. What begins as a story about friendship and loyalty quickly spirals into a legal nightmare when Carter finds himself accused of being an accessory — not because he committed the murder, but because of what he did after it h...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we examine the heartbreaking and infuriating case of Aiden White , a young Michigan boy failed at every turn by the very systems meant to protect him. What should have been a straightforward path to safety instead became a maze of ignored warnings, missed opportunities, and devastating consequences. We walk through Aiden’s story, the red flags that were br...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we explore the chilling case of Otto Clarence Ivy , a Michigan man whose life ended under violent and suspicious circumstances. What begins as a seemingly straightforward tragedy quickly unravels into a story filled with deception, fear, and a desperate attempt to cover up the truth. We walk through the events leading up to Ivy’s death, the investigation t...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we tell the heartbreaking story of Ricky “Dickie” Moore , a Michigan man whose life was taken in a senseless act of violence that never should have happened. What begins as an ordinary day spirals into tragedy, leaving a family shattered and a community stunned by the sheer meaninglessness of the crime. We walk through the events leading up to Ricky’s deat...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we revisit one of Michigan’s most shocking and devastating crimes — the mass murder committed by 18‑year‑old Seth Privacky . What began as a tense family dynamic exploded into unimaginable violence when Privacky carried out a calculated and cold‑blooded attack that left five people dead. We walk through the events leading up to the murders, the disturbing...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dive into the twisted and deeply disturbing world of Kelly Cochran , one of Michigan’s most chilling modern killers. What begins as a story about a troubled marriage quickly unravels into something far darker — a deadly pact, a brutal murder, and a trail of deception that spans multiple states. We walk through the disappearance of Chris Regan, the inves...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we examine the horrifying case of Igor Lanis , a Michigan father whose descent into violent conspiracy thinking ended in an unthinkable family tragedy. What began as online obsession and paranoia escalated into a deadly explosion of rage, leaving his family shattered and a community stunned by the brutality of his actions. We walk through Igor’s radicaliza...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we tell the heartbreaking story of Robert E. Leamon III , a young Michigan man whose life was taken in a sudden and senseless act of violence. What began as an ordinary night spiraled into tragedy, leaving Robert’s family devastated and a community struggling to understand how something so horrific could happen so fast. We walk through the events leading u...

Send us a text message ! Tia Skinner enlisted the help of her boyfriend (of two weeks) to murder her parents.  Listen to how quickly things escalate in the story of Tia Skinner and her well planned execution of her parents. Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always.  This week we are featuring: The Hacky Turtles Reach out to our featured artist: facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

Send us a text message ! George seemed like a decent guy until he started drinking.  Sadly, he started drinking more and more and things just go terribly wrong.  Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always.  This week we are featuring:  The Founding Reach out to our featured artist: facebook: youtube:   https://www.youtube.com/@thefoundingband bandcamp:   https://thefounding.band...

Send us a text message ! This is the story of Robert Bashara.  He murdered his wife, and tried to have others murdered also.  The story of Rich boy Robert is right here, enjoy. Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always.  This week we are featuring:  Earth Radio bandcamp: https://earthradiogr.bandcamp.com/album/if-the-earth-could-speak facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking and deeply human story of Christopher Lockhart , a Michigan man whose kindness, creativity, and gentle spirit earned him the nickname Saint Christopher . But behind the warmth he shared with others, danger was quietly closing in. What unfolds is a tragic reminder that even the brightest souls can be taken by the darkest acts. W...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we confront one of Michigan’s most disturbing and heartbreaking cases — the torture and murder of 15‑year‑old Paul Fergeson at the hands of his own mother, Shanda VanderArk . What unfolded inside their Muskegon home is almost impossible to comprehend: a pattern of escalating abuse, starvation, and cruelty that went unchecked until it was far too late. We w...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we break down the tragic and senseless killing of James Dewey Porter IV , a Michigan man whose life was cut short in a burst of violence that didn’t need to happen. What began as a confrontation fueled by anger and poor decisions escalated into a fatal encounter that left a family grieving and a community stunned. We walk through the events leading up to t...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we unravel the twisted and deeply manipulative case of Sharee Miller , a Michigan woman whose secret online affair set the stage for a cold‑blooded murder. Behind the façade of a seemingly ordinary life, Sharee was weaving a web of lies, seduction, and manipulation that would ultimately lead to the killing of her husband, Bruce Miller. We walk through the...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we revisit one of Michigan’s most haunting cold cases — the 1989 murder of Shannon Siders , a young woman whose disappearance left her small town shaken and searching for answers. For decades, rumors swirled, leads went nowhere, and the case grew colder by the year. But beneath the surface, the truth was waiting — and it pointed straight at the Jones broth...

Send us a text message ! In this episode, we break down the shocking and senseless killing committed by Arthur L. Williamson , a man whose long history of violence and drug use culminated in a horrifying attack that left a Michigan community stunned. What unfolded was a chaotic, frenzied assault — one that investigators would later describe as “crack‑igated,” driven by desperation, addiction, and...