Midwest Murder

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...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A farmer is afraid to lose everything in a potential divorce and then his wife ends up having an accident on the farm. Was it actually an accident or did someone want to make sure she wasn’t going to get anything? Location: Earlville, IA Victim: Amy Mullis Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A young and promising single mother is found dead and her investigation is utterly mishandled by one of the worst investigating agencies in Midwest Murder history.  Recorded with a capacity crowd at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND.  Location: Ohio Victim: Heather Bogle Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2001, a retired tattoo legend was ready to pick up his life in Iowa and move with his new girlfriend and roommates, this time to Florida. When his girlfriend came over to make plans, he ignored her.  But was he actually ignoring her?  After five long years, a mysterious bucket of concrete and an internet sleuth would be the keys to bringing answers to this mysterious case....

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A 24 year old single woman is preyed upon by a wannabe vampire sex cult.  Location: Nebraska Victim: Sydney Loofe 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 When a young woman moves into a new neighborhood with her fiancée, someone takes extra notice. After being murdered, her case goes cold until a dedicated prosecutor uses new technology and investigative resources to find her killer. Victim: Karla Brown Location: Wood River, IL Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A seemingly unstoppable, unbeatable, and un-prosecutable bully absolutely terrorizes a Missouri community for several decades; raping, stealing, and assaulting anyone he wants, at will, without consequences.  Recorded with a packed house at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo, ND Episode Title Submitted by: Samantha, Suzie, Stephanie, Becky, Brinn, Caitlin,  Location: Skidmo...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A woman-hating, predatory serial killer thinks he's doing God's work by raping and murdering women.  Somehow, the justice system struggles to hold him accountable. Recorded in Bismarck, ND at the Belle Mehus Auditorium Episode title submitted by: Shannon & Navarr Vaira Location: Minnesota, Alaska, Victims: Multiple Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A promising young woman disappears after months of peculiar disturbances at her Bismarck apartment, leading detectives and the FBI on a multi-state search.  Recorded in Sioux Falls, SD at the Icon Event Hall.  Episode Title submitted by: Kristi Location: Bismarck, ND Victim: Deborah Gustin Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2000, a half naked body was found partially submerged near Higgins Gulch in South Dakota.  What investigators uncovered was far worse than anyone could have imagined. Recorded in Tioga, ND Victim: Chester Poage Location: Spearfish, SD area Episode title submitted by: Courtney Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A violent bank robbery leaves multiple employees dead, a mass murderer on the loose, and a community shattered. An event made even more shocking by the revelation of the killer's identity. Location: Big Springs, NE Victims: Andreas (Andy) Kjeldgaard, Glenn Hendrickson, Lois Ann Hothan Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A marriage built on addiction, alcohol, and abuse is more likely not to end well or safely, and sometimes it ends in murder. Can a person be too drunk to be responsible for their actions? This episode was recorded before a live audience supporting the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Episode title submitted by: anonymous  Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simpl...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE There is no easy way to describe the horrors of this episode. A seemingly happy marriage ends not just in a woman's disappearance, but also her murder, and much worse, but why? Was it brain surgery? Maybe it was prozac or demons or even...the devil's lettuce. Recorded in Killdeer, ND.  Episode title submitted by: Cheyanne Dukart, Whitney Wold Location: Jackson, Michigan Victi...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1986, a young guy tried to pick up a young woman at a Minnesota bar, but after she refused his multiple attempts, he didn't give her a choice.     No means no, it isn't an invitation for anything else. This episode was recorded live at City Brew Hall in Wahpeton, ND. Episode title submitted by: Lola Victim: Morna Brennan Location: Maplewood, MN Support the show https://lin...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE After a twisted and competitive childhood fueled by a cruel father two brothers separately navigate themselves into a dark path of violence.  Recorded with a record setting crowd in Bismarck, ND at the Belle Mehus Auditorium. Episode title submitted by: Sashay Schettler Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Victims: Gary Smock, Charles Snyder, Vernon Lebenne, Patricia Howk, Linda Cla...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2017, a successful graduate student disappeared during her lunch hour.  If it weren’t for the eyes and attention to detail of one university police officer, her killer may have been a serial killer who was “really good at this”. This episode was recorded live in Minot at the Carnegie Center. Episode title: Ryan & Sidney Victim: Yingying Zhang Location: Urbana, IL & Champag...