Midwest Murder

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When Dewayne Barrentine started asking questions about his girlfriend's past, her strange and inconsistent answers pushed him to dig deeper. He never expected the effort would help solve a murder.  Location: Missouri Victim: Mitchell Kemp Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A woman is murdered in a quiet Iowa town, leaving the community stunned and suspicion quickly falls on someone close to her.  But as the investigation unfolded, one question lingered: were the clues leading detectives down the right path? This episode was recorded before a wonderful crowd at the Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, IA. Victim: Cynthia Borton Location: Shenandoah,...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A sudden, tragic murder in an affluent Spokane, Washington neighborhood is linked to the disappearance of an oilfield worker in North Dakota. At the center of it all; a charismatic, flashy, and devious couple hellbent on screwing over every person they come in contact with.  Recorded live with a packed house at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo, ND.  Episode title submitte...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A murdered woman is found in her bedroom by her husband when he came home from work. The wounds so horrific, it had to have been personal. Could it have been her current husband? A former husband? Her oldest child? It would take years to find out who, and it would come down to DNA, but it wasn’t as big of a gotcha moment as people expected. This was recorded at Severance Brew...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE An escalating divorce results in tragedy, shocking revelations, and a highly contested trial that will forever leave scars on those involved. Jurors are left to decide;  scared, prepared, or premeditated?  Recorded with a packed house at Oak Park Theater in Minot, ND.  Sponsored in part by: https://www.myasmission.org/ Episode title submitted by: Jordn Wolsky Victim:  Locatio...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE After two siblings accuse their brother of theft, sibling rivalry is taken to an entirely different level.  Who knew the value of a Volkswagon could be worth more than their brother's life. This episode was recorded and filmed with a live audience at the Belle Mehus in Bismarck, ND. Victim: Edwin Hawes Location: Golden Valley, MN Episode title submitted by: Many Support the s...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE **Added listener discretion is advised** A continuous cycle of abuse leads to the emergence of an alter personality who assumes control when necessary, creating wide gaps of memory loss for the host persona. When they struggle to conceive, the alter will stop at nothing to have a baby.   Sponsored in part by:  https://www.myasmission.org Support the show https://linktr.ee/mid...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE What happens when children are raised by evil and neglect?  With one family, numerous women went missing and were eventually found murdered.  Well, some of them were found.  All to make dad proud. This episode was presented by Safe Shelter in Jamestown, ND. This episode was brought to you by Mya's Mission. Episode title suggested by: Amanda Victims: Numerous Location: Grand R...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In this very special episode Midwest Murder is heading on Spring Break.  A young spring breaker goes missing along the border of Texas and Mexico, resulting in a massive international investigation unveiling corruption, dozens of deaths, a slaughter farm, and horrific cult activity.  Recorded with a massive audience at the Community Center in Tioga, ND.  Episode title submitt...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Heartache seemed to follow the aging grandparents.  When the court delivered the decision that they had rights to see their granddaughter, they immediately made plans to see the little girl they hadn't given up hope in seeing during the year prior.  And then, tragedy struck when they died in the blaze that took their rural home.  Was it foul play fueled by greed, control, and...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a pair of missing cousins are found dead in the basement of an area resident, the investigation reveals highly questionable and controversial circumstances surrounding their demise.  Recorded at the best dang steakhouse in northwest North Dakota; the 109 Club and Steakhouse in Lignite.  Location: Minnesota Victims: Nicholas Brady, Haile Kifer Episode title submitted by:...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A woman's husband reports her missing after not showing up at work or home for days.  There was trouble in the relationship, but they were both eager to begin repairing their marriage.  Or were they?  The case would move forward even though Kira was still missing.  Detectives, friends, and family would not stop until they had all the answers. This episode was recorded live at...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A mother's love, a daughter's hatred, a decades long toxic relationship of manipulation, impulsive neediness, and narcissism turns fatal.  Location: ??? Victim: Carlene Conley Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE On Easter Sunday in 2006, a beloved couple is murdered in their home. Suspicions swirl around a family member which divides the small town. Were those suspicions the result of coercion and faulty crime scene work? When two burgling, joyriding teens get involved, it changes everything. Victims: Wayne & Sharmon Stock Location: Murdock, NE Support the show https://linktr.ee/midw...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When an accident turns into murder, why bother looking at the actual forensic data when you can just take the expert's word for it, why call it an accident, when you can call it murder?  Location: Indiana Victim: Anthony Bunch Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A young mother ends up dead at the hand of an obsessed stalker.  Her husband walked in to see his wife being beaten to death.  Acting in self defense, the distraught husband ended the attacker's life.  But was it actually self defense? Recorded before a live, sold out audience at the 109 Club in Lignite, ND. Episode title submitted by Coley Victims: Donnah Winger & Roger Harr...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a self proclaimed hitman openly admits to the shocking murder of Carolyn Hudson, investigators are led down a long and twisted path toward the truth.  Recorded live in Bismarck at the Belle Mehus Auditorium with an attendance record setting crowd!  Episode title submitted by: Megan Berger Location: Wisconsin Victim: Carolyn Hudson Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwe...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a woman is murdered in her home, friends and family said she didn’t have any enemies. They were wrong.  Victim: Ada Senenfelder Location: Winona, MN Recorded live before a nearly sold out audience at the Sanctuary Event Center in Fargo. Episode title submitted by: Jason Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A calculated sociopath creates manipulative bonds through the planning and completion of murder.  Recorded live at Severance Brewing Co. in Sioux Falls, SD.  Episode title submitted by: Alison Lauderback - Mrs. Peacock  Location: St. Louis, MO / Illinois Victims: James Bullock, Eric Frey, Peter J Halm, Arthur & Vernita Gusewelle, Ronald Gusewelle, Sophie Barrera Support the s...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Rumors swirl and questions remain as a largely circumstantial case threatens to put a petty criminal behind bars for the murders of four close-knit family members.  Victims: Kunz Family (5 members) Location: Athens, Wisconsin Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A story of hope, life, dreams, death, and survival. Over 30 Scandinavian settlers, including 3 families, arrive to Minnesota in 1861 and quickly begin working to build their future. Unfortunately, only 19 of these brave emigrants would live to see that future.  The historic first recording of Midwest Murder at the legendary Norsk Hostfest.  Episode title submitted by: Bev Tor...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When you're voted most likely to succeed and become a successful chiropractor, you may have a near perfect life when you add an amazing wife and kid to the equation.  It's anything but perfect when your wife abruptly goes missing. Victim: Joyce Klindt Location: Davenport, IA Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE County Sheriff's in Iowa are obligated to investigate the disappearance of a highly unlikable resident with a long history of brutal abuse against his wife. Nobody could have prepared them for what they uncovered.  Club Midwest Fans be sure to check out the bonus content for this episode.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE An office affair is never a good choice, but it's even worse if it turns deadly. Our one hundredth episode was recorded before a live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND. Episode title submitted by: Anonymous Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Victim: Christopher Regan Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE This is a love story, but not like the fairy tale kind, it's more like a nightmarish Lifetime movie variety with added surprises, extra tragedy, amplified frustration, and utterly shocking injustice.  Club Midwest Subscribers: be sure to check out the bonus content that goes along with this episode.  Location: Indiana Victims: Andrew Cataldi, Tricia Nordman Support the show h...