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Midwest Murder

Jonah Lantto & Dawn Palumbo with the Good Talk Networkwww.facebook.com
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘that kind of thing doesn’t happen in our town’, but here on Midwest Murder, we will shatter that false reality. In fact, it happens more often than we know, and sometimes the details of the most horrific crimes that happen in our neighborhoods are lost in the back pages of newspapers, forgotten on our news channels, and eventually erased over time.
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Episodes

E63: Cletus Didn't Eat Us

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.ee/midwestmurderpod...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 13 min

E62: If Plan B Doesn’t Work, Just Get Pluckered

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/midwestmurderpod...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 3 min

E61: Leave No Witnesses Behind

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

Feb 20, 20231 hr 13 min

E60: Dear Diary: I Did It

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 Brenizer, Ruth Berentson, Heidy Berentson, Mindy Berentson, Crystal Brenizer Location: Cushing, WI Support t...

Feb 06, 202356 min

E59: No Happy Ending for Botulism Barbie

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: Madison, WI Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

Jan 23, 20231 hr 26 min

E58: Oh One E DNA Match

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/midwestmurderpod...

Jan 09, 20231 hr 6 min

E57: the F'er in Room 138

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...

Dec 26, 20221 hr 17 min

E56: Curbside Collection

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...

Dec 12, 202259 min

E55: Murder is just so cuuuuute

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, MI Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

Nov 28, 20221 hr 49 min

E54: Fetal Attraction

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 Victim: Savana Greywind Location: Fargo, ND Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

Nov 14, 202252 min

E53: Slaughter in the Coop

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://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

Oct 31, 20221 hr 15 min

E52: Recanted Conviction

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 Location: Buffalo, MN Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

Oct 17, 202255 min

E51: Kind-hearted, Cold-blooded

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 Prairie, MN Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 20 min

E50: Holy Hell

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 Location: Gerald Robinson Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

Sep 19, 202259 min

E49: A Stranger in Harms Way

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 Bowman Brought to you in part by Schatz Crossroads Victim: Candice Harms Location: Lincoln, NE Support the s...

Sep 05, 202256 min

E48: Glensheen Greed

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 Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

Aug 22, 202255 min

E47: Loaded Trauma

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/midwestmurderpod...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 5 min

E46: It Is Done.

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/midwestmurderpod...

Jul 25, 202257 min

E45: The Fourth Friend

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...

Jul 11, 202253 min

E44: Teacher, Coach, Murderer

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 Bismarck, ND. Episode title submitted by: LuAnn Tschnekofske Victims: Gladys Huber, Maurice O'Connell...

Jun 27, 202247 min

E43: Pounding Pilsners, Poaching People

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 Loring, Gary Bradley Location: Strasburg, OH Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 13 min

E42: Apple of Her Eye No Longer

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...

May 30, 202248 min

E41: Drugs, Death, & the Golden Ticket

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, Hector Romero Location: Chicago, IL Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

May 16, 202257 min

E40: Don’t Kill Your Inheritance

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 Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod...

May 02, 202246 min

E39: Blood on the Prairie: Teenagers, Hot Rods, & Murder

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...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 19 min

E38: Explosive Ineptitude

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...

Apr 04, 202245 min

E37: Prison, Parables, and Recorded Regrets

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

Mar 21, 20221 hr 19 min

E36: The Activist Who Knew Too Much

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

Mar 07, 202247 min

E35: Strangled Dreams in Wicked City

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/midwestmurderpod...

Feb 21, 20221 hr 8 min

E34: Arson or Cigarette

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/midwestmurderpod...

Feb 07, 202247 min
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