The Midwest Crime Files

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Small Towns. Heinous Crimes. We are exploring the crimes that rocked small communities. Chris & Gina are a married couple who discuss real crimes from their area and other midwest towns in an unscripted format. Gina researches the cases and writes the blog, but the podcast is completely unscripted and Chris usually has no knowledge of the case before hand. His reactions are raw and real.

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Thieving & Murdering: The Victims of Dorothy Williams 20.09.2023 44:09

Send us Fan Mail When you think of serial killers, what comes to mind? This case will go against the grain. Support the show

The Bonecrusher: Serial Killer in Peoria 13.09.2023 27:56

Send us Fan Mail Another addition to our ongoing serial killer segment. Support the show

Twisted: The Murders of Marsha Spicer & Michelle Huff-Ricci 06.09.2023 45:20

Send us Fan Mail Did the police stop a serial killer before they could really get started, you decide. Support the show

Dangerous Games: The Victims of Edward Wayne Edwards 30.08.2023 34:29

Send us Fan Mail Thirty years after commiting five different murders, just is finally served. Support the show

St. Louis Metro Serial Killer or Killers? 23.08.2023 54:08

Send us Fan Mail In the early 2000's, East St. Louis was rocked by the killing of 17 women. The only question is was it one or two killers? Support the show

In the Blood: Kalamazoo’s Sibling Serial Killers 16.08.2023 32:45

Send us Fan Mail Is it a coincidence that two brothers share the ability to become serial killers? Support the show

The Foster Child: The Murder of Lisa Knoefel 19.07.2023 27:44

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a social worker becomes a foster mother to a troubled teen? Support the show

Witness for the Prosecution: The Murder of Judy Malinowski 28.06.2023 27:10

Send us Fan Mail Today we cover one of the first cases where the victim of a murder was able to testify in their own murder case. Support the show

The Wedding Guest: The Murder of Bridget Drobney 21.06.2023 26:30

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A Mother's Nightmare: The Murders of Desiree McCartney & Nathaniel Ritz 07.06.2023 40:37

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if both of your children were murdered? Now what if you knew the murder...personally? Support the show

Teenage Killer Couple: The Murders of Bob & Geneva Phillips 31.05.2023 35:54

Send us Fan Mail When a son and his girlfriend decide they want to run away, a family pays the ultimate price. Support the show

Beyond Reasonable Doubt: The Murder of Theresa Halbach 24.05.2023 1:54:11

Send us Fan Mail You all have asked for it, so here it is... Support the show

A Murder in Valley Park: The Death of Casey Williamson 17.05.2023 29:33

Send us Fan Mail When a local freeloader goes from committing petty crimes to murder, the community rally's around the victims family. Support the show

Death of a Solider: The Murder of Inez Tulk 10.05.2023 42:16

Send us Fan Mail **Trigger Warning** In this episode we discuss what happens when a veteran comes home injured and doesn't know how to cope... Support the show

The Murder of David & Dawn Lieneke 03.05.2023 35:04

Send us Fan Mail When an argument becomes murder, a small town is confused on the reasons. Support the show

Murder-for-Hire: The Murder of Elizabeth DeCaro 26.04.2023 37:09

Send us Fan Mail When a family man wants to keep the appearance of a perfect life, what ends does he go to? Support the show

What Happened to Ashleigh Miller? 12.04.2023 32:10

Send us Fan Mail A case that does not have a lot of information and asks you to form your opinion on what happened. Support the show

Murder in Fort Wayne: The April Tinsley Story 04.04.2023 36:13

Send us Fan Mail A cold case is solved 30 years later with the help of technology and the perseverance of its investigators. Support the show

BTK: The Victims of Dennis Rader 29.03.2023 1:25:28

Send us Fan Mail We are going to try something a little different this week and cover a case that was infamous nationwide. Support the show

Death at the Dance Store: The Murder of Amy Blumberg 22.03.2023 53:30

Send us Fan Mail When Y2K was upon us, a family got more then they asked for the new year. Support the show

The Railway Killer: The Victims of Angel Maturino Resendiz 15.03.2023 53:42

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a killer crosses not only state borders but also countries. Support the show

She Tried to Leave: The Tracy Hayden Story 08.03.2023 43:32

Send us Fan Mail A story of domestic abuse, failed justice and the outrage of a family. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CALL THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE # 1800-799-SAFE (7233) OR VISIT Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) Support the show

Murder in Kell: The Amy Schulz Story 01.03.2023 36:18

Send us Fan Mail When a young girl is murdered in small town IL, a family comes together. If you would like to donate to the The Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center, here is the link: Donations (mvn.net) Support the show

Murder in Nixa: The Jackie Johns Case 22.02.2023 30:19

Send us Fan Mail It takes 25 years to get justice for a local beauty queen Support the show

Murder in Bay Village: The Marilyn Sheppard Story 15.02.2023 50:20

Send us Fan Mail We are back! When a wealthy physicians wife is murdered the media becomes over-involved. Support the show