Midwest Murder

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Money isn’t always the problem, but entitlement and greed are.  A daughter, raised in a seemingly beautiful, privileged life, weaves a web of deceit, debt, and murder. This episode was recorded before a live audience at Arbeiter Brewing Company in Minneapolis, MN. Brought to you in part by Schatz Crossroads.  Victim: Elisabeth Congdon, Velma Pietila Location: Duluth, MN Suppo...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A life long abuser.  A life long victim. A violent end with a shocking revelation. This is the story of Ashley Martinson.  This episode was recorded live at DCR Brewing Co in Fargo, ND.  Episode title submitted by Kerri Maruceo.  Brought to you in part by Schatz Crossroads.  Victim: Thomas Ayers, Jennifer Ayers Location: Piehl, WI Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmur...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When two inmates who come together after years in prison team up, it ends in the worst way imaginable: murder and injury of innocent people. This episode was recorded before a live, sold out audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. Episode title submitted by:  Ashlyn V.  Victim: Ronald "RJ" Johnson location: Sioux Falls, SD Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderp...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A 32 year old man is found savagely beaten to death on the floor of his mobile home. 6 days later a group of men are arrested after stealing from the crime scene and details of the brutal murder slowly start to unravel.  Victim: Robert Anderson Location: Spring Lake Park, MN Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE John Huber was a beloved coach and teacher in Dickinson, ND. Until he showed his true colors by murdering his estranged wife Gladys Huber, three other innocent people: Maurice O'Connell, Kathleen O'Connell, and Dinah Riegel. *Timothy and Dinah Riegel's name were pronounced incorrectly during recording. This episode was recorded live before a sold out audience at The Luft in B...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A psychotic killer gets wasted, wanders the countryside while talking to himself and randomly murders strangers. Law enforcement is left baffled as surviving family members are shattered by grief.  This episode was recorded before a live audience at Swing Barrel Brewing.  Episode title submitted by: Brandi Fjeld Victim: Jamie Paxton, Donald Welling, Claude Hawkins, Keith Lori...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE We go to Michigan to visit the case of Christopher Dankovich. Dankovich was fifteen years old when he brutally stabbed his mother 111 times. Was he an abused child attacking his abuser or was he an angry teenager? Victim: Diane Michele Location: Rochester Hills, MI Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A candy factory employee believes his ticket away from a future of destitution lies in the cocaine business, his dreams are cut short by a merciless group of killers who target cocaine dealers. This episode was recorded live before a sold out audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks.  Episode title submitted by: Kelli Bohlender Victims: Andres Butron, Ernesto Alequin, Hecto...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A warm October night ended with the words, “Shawn, don’t!” In a matter of mere minutes, almost the entire Bentler family is murdered in their Iowa home. Was it at the hand of the oldest son for his inheritance? This episode was named by our awesome fan, Jane Feist.  Victim: Michael Bentler, Sandra Bentler, Sheena Bentler, Shelby Bentler, Shayne Bentler Location: Bonaparte, IA...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A 14 year old girl comes home from school to discover her mother, baby sister, and stepfather have been murdered by her psychotic boyfriend. It was just the beginning of her nightmare.  Recorded before a live audience at the 10 N Main Midwest Murder dinner party.  Victims: 11 victims Location: Nebraska Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast,...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE We go to Minnesota for a head scratcher of a case as we discuss the murder of Lynn Slabaugh.  This isn’t an ordinary arson case. We partnered with our friends at Women Connect on this episode and it was recorded before a fabulous audience in Minot, ND. Victim: Lynn Slabaugh Location: Owatonna, MN Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Angila Wilder was found murdered in her home. Her ex-husband said it was her fiancée. Her fiancée said it was her ex-husband. Her ex-husband’s new wife didn’t say much…until she did.  Victim: Angila Wilder Location: Minot, ND 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 Have you heard the name Anna Mae Aquash?  She was an activist for Indigenous rights and quite possibly knew more than someone wanted her to.  Victim: Anna Mae Aquash Location: Pine Ridge, SD 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 adverti...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE An aspiring, young college student is found brutally murdered in her off campus apartment, sending shockwaves of grief through the small town of Valley City, ND. The investigation quickly identifies a suspect and an arrest is made, but did investigators get the right person?  Victim: Mindy Morgenstern Location: Valley City, ND Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderp...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1991, two little girls were killed in a fire. Most say it was because the teenage babysitter was mad he wasn’t getting paid. He said it was the father and his careless smoking.   This episode was recorded live at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND. Victims: Jennifer Peterson, Jessica Peterson Location: Powers Lake, ND Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurd...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A zither strumming bigamist embarks on a massive, global spree of marriage and murder, charming dozens and dozens of women to their death.  Recorded before a sold out live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks.  Victim: 15+ victims Location: Illinois Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In the early 80’s, a serial killer struck Minnesota. He had multiple female victims and a very distinctive voice that might help catch him. This episode was filmed live at DCR Brewing in Fargo, ND. 911 call: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ItQpWcoJza0 Victim: Kimberly Compton, Kathy Greening, Barbara Simons Location: Minnesota Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The most prolific female killer in United States history. A serial killer whose body county rivals them all.  Victims: 13-42 victims Location: Illinois/Indiana 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 Susan Dejong claimed her husband had a mistress, but did he actually? This episode was recorded before a sold out live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks.  Victim: Thomas DeJong Location: Fairbury, NE 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 persona...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A quiet, well liked, young girl in rural North Dakota falls in love with a dashing man from California who recently relocated to the area.  Victim: Paul Horn, Mary Treadway Location: Dawson, ND; Galesburg, IN 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 persona...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The wife of a pastor dies in a car accident. It would take the murder of a close friend a few months later for authorities to dig deeper and see that it wasn’t just an accident. Victims: Sandy Bird, Marty Anderson Location: Emporia, KS Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Lives are changed forever when a 19 year old woman is found murdered, stabbed and slashed more than 180 times in a relatively quiet suburban community.   This episode was recorded live at the University of Minnesota Crookston.  Victim: Connie Wagner Location: Palatine, IL Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE One woman goes for a jog, two men go out for a crack induced joyride.  Victim: Sherry Arnold Location: Sydney, MT 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 The investigation for a missing girl reveals a potential serial killer with multiple identities and a long, dangerous history of predatory behavior.  Victim: Katie Poirer Location: Moose Lake, MN 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 ad...

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A young mother dies, leaving her husband and daughter to grieve and pick up the pieces…until her husband is found murdered. Victim: Philip Gattuso Jr Location: Fargo, ND 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.