Midwest Malice

He blended in. Held a steady job. Had no criminal convictions for years. But behind the mask, Lorenzo Gilyard was the Kansas City Strangler—linked to at least 13 murders. Tune in for a story about missed warnings, forensic breakthroughs, and the long road to accountability.

He ran with the Barker gang. He kidnapped millionaires. He robbed trains and banks across the Midwest. Alvin “Creepy” Karpis was the last Public Enemy No. 1—and the only one J. Edgar Hoover ever arrested alive. Listen now to trace the rise of a criminal who outlasted them all.

They drove 400 miles for a robbery that netted less than $50—and left four people dead. The Clutter family murders shocked Kansas and captivated the nation. Press play to explore the crime, the killers, and the book that turned tragedy into literary history.

They ran a roadside inn. They sold dry goods. And they murdered anyone who didn’t leave quickly enough. The Bender family’s crimes shocked the frontier—and their disappearance still fuels speculation. Press play to explore the mystery that haunted Kansas for generations.

He called himself BTK—Bind, Torture, Kill. But to his neighbors, Dennis Rader was just a regular guy. Until the letters started again. Until the mask slipped. Press play to revisit one of the most disturbing cases of hidden evil in American history.

It wasn’t just a shooting—it was a rupture. Families shattered. A city stunned. And a nation asking how a teenager slipped through every crack. Press play to examine the tragedy at Westroads Mall and the deeper questions it still raises.

For two weeks in 1926, Omaha residents lived in fear of their own windows. A phantom sniper was on the loose, striking at night and disappearing by day. When police finally caught him, the truth was stranger than anyone expected. Press play to uncover the manhunt that brought Omaha’s nightmare to an end.

Michael Ryan claimed to speak for God. His followers believed him. What happened next on a farm outside Rulo defies comprehension—ritual abuse, murder, and a theology rooted in hate. Tune in for a story that exposes the danger of unchecked power and distorted faith.

He was 19. She was 14. Together, they became infamous. But was Caril Fugate a willing accomplice—or a hostage? This episode explores the blurred lines between manipulation, violence, and survival. Tune in for a deep dive into one of the Midwest’s most haunting crime stories.

Shell casings in his pocket. A missing murder weapon. A story that didn’t quite add up. John Mathis walked free, but the horror of that night never did. Press play and decide for yourself: was justice served? https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.com/mmalicepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@mmalicepodcast

No forced entry. No known enemies. No arrests. Ashley Okland’s murder stunned Iowa and remains unsolved over a decade later. With sealed warrants and a cold case unit now involved, investigators believe someone knows the truth. Tune in for a story of silence, suspicion, and the clues that still linger. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.com/mmalicepodcast https://www.yout...

She was only nine. One summer afternoon, she vanished—and by nightfall, a community’s innocence was gone too. In this episode, we examine the chilling case of Becky O’Connell, and the long shadow it cast over justice, memory, and the urgency of asking hard questions. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.com/mmalicepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@mmalicepodcast

On a quiet North Dakota farm in 1920, an entire family was silenced. The brutality stunned a nation—but the mystery endured. In this episode, we revisit a crime scene frozen in time, and ask what it reveals about the shadows we ignore when peace feels permanent. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.com/mmalicepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@mmalicepodcast

City to city, the path he left behind was marked by fear—and blood. But behind the headlines was a man driven by something far more dangerous than impulse. In this episode, we follow the grim journey of Harry Louis Carignan, and examine how cycles of violence can travel undetected… until it’s too late. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.com/mmalicepodcast https://www.yout...

In the stillness of a Grand Forks home, something unthinkable happened. The story that followed wasn’t just about violence—it was about the cracks behind closed doors, and the warning signs no one saw until it was too late. In this episode, we explore a case that forces us to confront how darkness can wear a familiar face. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.com/mmalicepod...

He healed, he charmed—and he lied. Behind the title of “doctor” was a web of manipulation that left ruin in its wake. In this episode, we uncover the story of Ronald E. Clark, and explore how trust can become a weapon when wrapped in authority. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.com/mmalicepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@mmalicepodcast

In 1927, a series of explosions shattered the quiet in Bath Township, Michigan—leaving behind a tragedy too calculated to comprehend. Beneath the rubble lies not just devastation, but a glimpse into a mind consumed by grievance. This episode revisits the deadliest school massacre in U.S. history—and the cost of unseen rage. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.com/mmalicepo...

When a devastating fire claimed five young lives, grief demanded answers—and a man battling addiction became the focus. But beneath the surface of tragedy, deeper questions emerge: about bias, desperation, and the cost of getting justice wrong. In this episode, we trace the fault lines between loss and blame in a system under pressure. https://www.tiktok.com/@mmalicepodcast https://www.instagram.c...

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...