Midwest Murder

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE An oddball man with a dissociative personality and a bizarre obsession with trees spirals into violence.  Recorded at the Rivers Edge Lounge in Williston, ND Sponsored by: Sarah E Schroeder (https://www.bakkenrealty.com/sarah-schroeder) Episode title submitted by: Chad & Tonya Sylvestre Victim: Tina Hermann, Kody Maynard, Stephanie Sprang Location: Mt. Vernon, OH Support the...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The pregnant longtime girlfriend of a member of Chicagoland royalty was found murdered in her condo. Was it her boyfriend or was it a jealous ex-lover? This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at The Reverb Lounge in Omaha, NE.  Episode title submitted by Molly Mulla. Victim: Rhoni Reuter Location: Deerfield, IL Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE This is the story of America's first serial killing murder family.  Recorded with a capacity audience at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo, ND.  Episode title submitted by:  Leann Gilbertson Victims: Multiple Location: KS/MO 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 In the rust belt of Ohio, eight family members are murdered at four different locations.  The family that murders together definitely doesn't stay together. This episode was recorded with a live audience at Icon Event Hall + Lounge in Sioux Falls, SD. Episode title submitted by Michael Klinski Victims: 8 victims from the Rhoden Family Location: Piketon Village, OH Support the...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A lone survivor becomes the target of an arson investigation after a family of six dies during a New Years Eve house fire.  Recorded with a fantastic live audience for our debut at the Marquee in Sioux City, IA.  Victim: Roberson Family Location: Greenwood, IN Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2016, a thirty-one year old mom to three young children went out for a rare evening on the town with her boyfriend.  Her and her boyfriend went their separate ways after a small spat.  Her body was found in a field near her home, her belongings a little further down the road.  Was it her boyfriend or was it a completely random attack?  It would come down to a health monito...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A man who appears to have it all; looks, money, and schnitzel, charms and lies his way into multiple marriages.  This was recorded with a sold out audience at the River's Edge Bar & Grill in Williston, ND.  Episode title submitted by: Brittny Allard & Alexandria R Victims: Multiple Locations: Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1988, two brothers had an apartment that became a safe haven for teenage runaways.  One of the brothers, along with a couple of their tenants became obsessed with the 80's hit movie, The Lost Boys.  So obsessed that they wanted to create their own vampire cult.  On a cold March camping trip, one of their "friends" would become their first victim. This episode was recorded...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Two career criminals on a frenzied binge of car theft happen upon a teenager waiting for her school bus. The horrors that followed haunted the tiny suburb of Raytown, Missouri for decades. This episode is presented by the Minot Area Council of the Arts and was recorded with a sold out audience at the Carnegie Center in Minot, ND.  Episode title submitted by: Jana Schultz, Mel...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1997, a young college student is raped and murdered in her off-campus home.  Her family refuses to give up on justice even after the case stumps investigators.  An agonizing two years later, a young college student goes missing. but the evidence left behind is a little too familiar.   This episode was recorded before a live audience at University of Minnesota-Crookston. Ep...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When the bodies of missing men keep turning up on the isolated property of an estranged farmer, authorities struggle to place a motive on their suspect and grisly rumors swirl throughout the community.  Recorded live at Hay Camp Brewing Company in Rapid City, SD.  Episode title submitted by: Carl  Victims: 3 victims Location: Newcastle Twp, OH Support the show https://linktr....

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A husband, after multiple affairs and swindling women and businesses, comes up with a few different plans for his girlfriend to kill his wife. This episode was filmed before a live, sold out audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND. Episode title submitted by Aaron Stenvold Victim: Barbara McDowell Location: Tea, SD Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmur...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A hardworking single mom with a big heart is caught in the violent storm of a drug lord hellbent on exterminating every witness in his case.  Recorded with a sold out audience at Laughing Sun Brewing Co in Bismarck, ND.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1991, a family goes missing along with their two vehicles; the only one remaining is the teenage son.  Nothing seemed too suspicious until the family’s station wagon was found incinerated. At first glance, the family wasn’t inside. This episode was filmed before a sold out audience at The Hall at Fargo Brewing Co. Episode title submitted by: Josh Hinz Victims: Rick Brenize...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The salacious reign of the Madison, Wisconsin massage parlor scene comes to a startling halt when a frozen body turns up on Christmas Day, and a wicked web of lies, sex, drugs, and murder slowly unravels.  Recorded with a nearly sold out audience at Severance Brewing in Sioux Falls, SD.  Episode title submitted by: Anonymous  Victims: Jerry Davies, Harry Berge Location: Madis...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1979, malls were changing the world of suburbia. They were also a playground for predators. One December evening, Michelle Martinko went to the mall and never left alive. Recorded with a live audience at Half Bros. Brewing in Grand Forks, ND. Episode title submitted by flexo22 Victim: Michelle Martinko Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmu...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The nation wide killing spree of an elusive murderer goes unchecked and unconnected for nearly 5 years before the suspect presents himself in the most unlikely fashion.  Recorded with a sold out live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks Episode title submitted by Lisa Victims: Multiple Location: Multiple States Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A sadistic serial killer targets sex workers in Missouri, and simply discards their remains with the weekly garbage collection. Recorded with a live audience at the High Plains Cultural Center in Killdeer, ND.  Episode title submitted by: Laura Weishoff Victims: Multiple Location: Kansas City, MO Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The murder streak of a depraved, serial killing couple goes almost completely unnoticed in the midst of a prominent nursing home. Sex, lies, duplicity, narcissism, and sadism run wild in the most unlikely of places.  Recorded live with a sold out audience at the Luft in Bismarck, ND.  Brought to you in part by Premiere Chiropractic ND Victims: 5 victims Location: Grand Rapids...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE An intelligent and mentally ill thirty-two year old woman murders a beautiful, vibrant twenty-two year old pregnant woman.  It would be a nightmare for her family as they looked for her and the baby. Recorded with a sold out live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND.  Sponsored in part by: Premier Chiropractic Episode title submitted by: Stuart Hammer Victi...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE There's bodies in the freezer.... A tragedy without answers. A community shattered. An investigation with all the wrong suspects.  Recorded with a sold out live audience at the Hall(Fargo Brewing Company).  Sponsored in part by Schatz Crossroads Premier Chiropractic Episode title submitted by: Tawnee Potts Victim: 7 victims Location: Palatine, IL Support the show https://link...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1979, Jeffrey Hammill went out with friends and never came home. His body was found on the side of the road miles from his house. What was originally thought of as a hit and run turned into a wrongful conviction decades later. Sponsored in part by:  Schatz Crossroads Recorded before a sold-out live audience at Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, ND. Victim: Jeffery Hammil Locatio...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The troubled history of a loving wife and kind grandmother boils to the surface when her husband, a well liked, jovial fisherman is found murdered.  Sponsored in part by:  Schatz Crossroads Premier Chiropractic Recorded(mostly) before a sold-out live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks.  Episode title submitted by: Derek Kabanuk Victim: Dave Riess Location: Blooming Pr...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A nun, Sister Margaret Ann Paul, is brutally murdered in an Ohio hospital chapel on Easter weekend and investigators searched for years to find her killer.  One of the suspects: a Catholic priest. This episode was recorded live before a sold out audience at Half Brothers Brewing in Grand Forks, ND.  Brought to you in part by Schatz Crossroads Victim: Sister Margaret Ann Pahl...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE After University of Nebraska student Candi Harms vanishes with no explanation, the city of Lincoln is captivated in fear as they eagerly await news of her fate. Sadly the truth of Candi's disappearance is much worse than anyone could have feared.  This episode was recorded live before a sold out audience at the Lariat Bar in Velva, ND.   Episode title submitted by Sarah Bowma...