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Fox Cities Murder & Mayhem

Gavin Schmittgavinschmitt.com
Wisconsin has had it's fair share of notorious criminals that have been in the spotlight over the years, but what about bizarre crimes and mayhem that have vanished over time? Join author Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as they take you through stories of crimes that were once front page news. Gavin will share crimes from his book "Fox Cities Murder & Mayhem" as well as those that have never been shared by him before. If you're a fan of true crime who is tired of hearing about the same murders over and over, then you'll definitely like this podcast. And as listeners from the Wisconsin Fox Cities have said, some of these stories (such as the Appleton Butcher episode) have brought back memories of when they first heard about the cases as children. Not from Wisconsin? Don't worry, no knowledge of Wisconsin is necessary to enjoy these episodes.
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Episodes

The Douglas Dean Murders

In this episode we travel to sheboygan, to hear about Douglas Dean

Jul 25, 202348 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Harry

A story of a Green Bay Family being murdered. Who was responsible?

Jul 11, 202340 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Green Bay Chaos Revisted: An Alternate theory

In this episode we bring on a guest, who has an alternate theory of what could be going on with the 2 unknown police officer hiding in the bushes of the Green Bay Chaos episode. In this episode we are simply speculating and there is no real evidence for this theory.

Jun 27, 202315 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Weyauwega Train Derailment

In the episode Gavin Breaks his 50 year rule and we take a look at the train derailment that happened in the 90's in Weyauwega. Here how it derailed what the crew had to do with and find out how long it took for the fire caused by the derailment to go out

Jun 13, 202330 minSeason 2Ep. 49

The Golden Pheasant Mutilations

In this episode we discuss an brutal unsolved Murder in Green Bay, with no real leads and no real suspects.

May 30, 202324 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Southside State Bank Robbery

In this episode we travel to Green Bay for a Bank Robbery, which features a couple of the same characters we had talked about in a previous episode.

May 16, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Luis Hardy

In this episode we talk about the murder of the first oshkosh police officer who was shot by local homeless man.

May 02, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 46

John Dillinger robs Bank of Kaukauna or not?

In this episode we talk about the Bank of Kaukauna being robbed. The robbery is never solved but is attributed to being a robbery committed by the John Dillinger gang. But could they have really committed this robbery?

Apr 18, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Green Bay Police Chaos

In this episode we talk a mysterious blackmail letter, which the Green Bay Police are brought into to try apprehend the blackmailers. Needless to say the police do a less then outstanding job with this situation and chaos ensues. While this is happening a new officer on the police force is apprehended for checking doors of local businesses out of uniform and without a badge?

Apr 04, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 44

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Mar 23, 20234 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Rerun : Capital Murder

Politics are stressful. Arguments get heated. But rarely does blood actually get spilled in the capitol! Technically a Madison story, our key figures hail from northeast Wisconsin, so we'll let it slide. Links Murder & Mayhem Podcast website Gavin's Books (Amazon) Gavin and Eric's other podcast: Milwaukee Mafia...

Mar 21, 202313 minSeason 2Ep. 43

The Death of Arthur Elsner

In this episode we tell the story of a 14 year old boy in Kaukauna, who climbs to the top of some pillars on the bridge and then touches the wrong wire and has 20,000 volts shoot through his body. The Boy does not suffer such a horrific shock as well as a large portion of 3 towns lose power because of the incident.

Mar 07, 202315 minSeason 2Ep. 42

The Mystery of Steve Kappell

In this episode we discuss the disappearance of Kaukauna Native and UW Oshkosh student Steve Kappell. Some believe this was suicide and some do not. What do you think?

Feb 21, 202339 minSeason 2Ep. 41

Rerun - Chief Oshkosh

Learn of one the first murders to happen in the Fox Cities, starring a beloved character is Oshkosh history, Chief Oshkosh.

Feb 07, 202319 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Leafy Cushing and New Moon Cafe

Learn the history of the historic building that houses the New Moon Cafe, and hear of the tragic fire that hit the building when and killed 2 floors of the building and cost the life of Leafy Cushing wife. Links Murder & Mayhem Podcast website Gavin's Books (Amazon) Gavin and Eric's other podcast: Milwaukee Mafia...

Jan 24, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Rerun - Porter Ross Eats Bedsprings

In this episode we learn about a man Named Porter Ross, who's jelously leads him to being sent to prison, where he starts eating the bed springs from his mattress.

Jan 10, 202315 minSeason 2Ep. 38

Jarvis Loper and a Vat of Lye

In this episode we talk about Jarvis Loper and his adventures with a Vat of lye in his soapmaking factory in Oshkosh WI.

Dec 27, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 37

Jon Canon and Cryogenics

In this episode we discuss Joe Canon or Joe the Trader as some may know him. We discuss his deep obcession with cryogenics and his failed attempts at launching a cryogenics storage facility in Ellington WI.

Dec 13, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Elvis Heup and David Bersansky

A tragic story of a couple in love but unable to be together because of religion differences which leads to death of both of them.

Nov 29, 202219 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Arthur Wilson and the Circus

A member of a traveling circus arrives in Appleton, quits his job, and finds himself being charged with rape of a 15 year old girl.

Nov 15, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Richard Rudolph Drabich

Richard was a divorced gentleman of 2 years who made the mistake of spending to much time with his ex-wife and one day she takes it upon herself on a road trip to take his life after he mentions another women

Nov 01, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Paul Hustings

A Wisconsin Senator is killed on a Fishing trip with his brother.

Oct 18, 202240 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Alex Grignon

We look at a member of one of the most famous families in the area, and learn about his drinking problems that led to him stabbing his own son.

Oct 04, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Calumet County Indian Justice

We take a look at some very early murders in Calumet County while learning about a couple of tribes that existed in the area you may never have heard of. And for those Kaukauna people we learn who is Electa Quinney?

Sep 20, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Michael McCormick

A Kaukauna Basketball/Football star mistakenly kills his ex girl friend when he strikes her in the head and stuffs her in a laundry chute.

Sep 06, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 29

The Boy, The School, and the Asylum

In this episode we follow Cleveland as you Oneida Native American boy, who's mother kills his father, then sends Cleveland to a school in Pennsylvania, that helps natives adjust to white American society. Cleveland is eventually returns home and is sent to the Appleton insane asylum and the story does not end there!

Aug 23, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 28

The Elkey Family

In this episode we take a look at family from Seymour, the 4 brothers and the trouble they get themselves into, Jail breaks, Bank Robberies, Wheat stealing, wife murdering and drunk driving round out the family activities.

Aug 09, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Glenn Allen Barker

We here the story about a Farmer who kills his girlfriend in a crime of passion in the town of Ellington.

Jul 26, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 26

The Milk Strikes

We discuss how the Great Depression led to Wisconsin Farmers Going on strike, and the violence that followed.

Jul 12, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Butter Vs Margarine

In this episode we discuss the 72 battle in the state of Wisconsin of taxing, outlawing, and banning margarine

Jun 28, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 25
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