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The Midwest Crime Files

The Midwest Crime Filesthemidwestcrimefiles.podbean.com
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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Episodes

DNA Does Not Lie: The Krystal Naab Story

Send us a text A teenagers murder in Ramsey, IL is quickly solved but did they get the right guy? Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Support the show

Jun 15, 202239 minSeason 4Ep. 7

A Parent's Worst Nightmare: The Murder of Riley Fox

Send us a text The death of a toddler in Wilmington, IL brings to light some disturbing problems with the criminal justice system. Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Support the show

Jun 01, 202254 minSeason 4Ep. 5

The Corn Rake Killer: The Murder of Amy Mullis

Send us a text Was Amy Mullis' death a tragic farm accident or a calculated murder? Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Support the show

May 25, 202253 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Mean Girls: The Murder of Shanda Sharer

Send us a text In Madison, Indiana a group of teens take the term mean girls to the extreme when they commit a brutal murder. Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Support the show...

May 18, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Deadly Games: The Murders of Betsy Faria & Louis Gumpenberger

Send us a text When a terminally ill woman is brutally murdered, her husband is accused, but is something more sinister happening? Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Support the show...

May 04, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 4Ep. 1

A Mother’s Fight for Justice: The Story of Pravin Varughese

Send us a text On a cold February morning in 2014, Pravin Varughese disappeared after a party near his college campus in Carbondale, IL. Pravin's mother has fought for answers and justice for her son. Want to become a Patron go to: https://patron.podbean.com/Themidwestcrimefiles Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Support the show...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Belleville Beauty Shop Murders

Send us a text When a customer arrived at hairdresser Michael Cooney’s in-home salon in Belleville, Illinois, around eleven am on March 2nd, 2005, she discovered a horrific site. Puddles of blood covered the floor as three people lay on the floor lifeless. For sources and pictures: Belleville Beauty Shop Murders (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Want to become a Patron got to: https://patron.podbean.com/Themidwestcrimefiles Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxMusic promoted by https://www....

Mar 30, 202238 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Broken Family: The Murder of Ruth Pyne

Send us a text The Pyne family of Highland, Michigan, seemed to be the picture-perfect family. Bernie & Ruth had been married most of their adult lives and had two children, a son and a daughter. Sources/Photos: Broken Family: The Murder of Ruth Pyne (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Want to become a Patron got to: https://patron.podbean.com/Themidwestcrimefiles Link in the bio: www.hydroniquehydration.com Our Amazon listing is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JWXMX3R Huge thanks to Podcorn for s...

Mar 23, 202244 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Obsession in Steeleville: The Casey Morgan Story; Unsolved: The Murder of LaDonna Cooper

Send us a text Normally when we do two stories, they have a common variable. Not these two, but the stories must be told. Sources/Photos: Unsolved: The Murder of LaDonna Cooper (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Obsession in Steeleville: The Casey Morgan Story (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Want to become a Patron got to: https://patron.podbean.com/Themidwestcrimefiles Link in the bio: www.hydroniquehydration.com Our Amazon listing is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JWXMX3R Faith by yoitrax | https://sou...

Mar 16, 202232 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Family Annihilation: The Vaughn Family Murders

Send us a text Was a husband the sole survivor of his wife's murder-suicide, or was he a family annihilator? Sources/Photos: Family Annihilation: The Vaughn Family Murders (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Want to become a Patron got to: https://patron.podbean.com/Themidwestcrimefiles Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Link in the bio: www.hydroniquehydration.com Our ...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Illinois’ Executed Women: Marie Porter & Elizabeth Reed

Send us a text Illinois has only executed two women throughout history. These are their stories. References/Photos: Illinois' Executed Women: Marie Porter & Elizabeth Reed (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Sponsor(s):Screw Job Podcast Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Support the show...

Mar 02, 202240 minSeason 3Ep. 15

The Police Officer’s Wives: Kathleen Savio & Stacy Peterson

Send us a text When a man's 4th wife disappears, it prompts authorities to look into the mysterious death of his 3rd wife. The secrets uncovered would make the news around the world and expose some disturbing secrets. Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Support the show...

Feb 23, 202256 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Serial Killer in the Midwest: The Victims of Timothy Krajcir

Send us a text When women in Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania started being raped and murdered, the Midwest feared a serial killer. When the deaths suddenly stopped, so did the evidence trail. Modern forensics however cracked these cold cases! For references and photos: Serial Killer in the Midwest: The Victims of Timothy Krajcir (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Thanks to our sponsor: Why Do We Say That? Podcast! Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxMusic p...

Feb 16, 202256 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Diabolical Deceit: The Murder of Donnah Winger

Send us a text When an intruder entered Donnah Winger’s home in Springfield, Illinois in the summer of 1995, two people would lose their lives. The tragic and senseless attack on a new mother devastated an entire family and left a baby without a mother. Want to become a Patron and gain access to exclusive episodes? Go to https://patron.podbean.com/Themidwestcrimefiles ! For references and photos: Diabolical Deceit: The Murder of Donnah Winger (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Faith by yoitrax | https:/...

Feb 09, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 12

If You Take My Kids: The Jacque Waller Story

Send us a text When Jacque and Clay Waller welcomed triplets, their marriage began to fall apart. Jacque feared leaving her husband as his threats grew more violent as she tried to pull away. Unfortunately, Jacque had a reason to be afraid. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Ghost Town Podcast Clarke After Dark: A True Crime Podcast References and Photos: If You Take My Kids: The Jacque Waller Story (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Faith by yoitrax | ...

Feb 02, 202235 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Little Girl Lost: The Angie Housman Story

Send us a text When a nine-year-old girl went missing in St. Ann, Missouri in 1993, an entire community feared for their children. Just nine days later, a family’s worst nightmare became a reality when the little girl was found murdered. For sources and photos for this episode, visit: Little Girl Lost: The Angie Housman Story (themidwestcrimefiles.com) https://bit.ly/3KtPJYn (Genucel) https://podcorn.com/ https://hydroniquehydration.com/ https://melscience.com/sBD4/ Use code MCF for 60% off firs...

Jan 26, 202245 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Serial Killer Doctor of Omaha

Send us a text When doctors in Omaha, Nebraska begin to be the target of a serial killer, police are shocked and disturbed by the killer's identity. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors for this episode: https://podcorn.com/ Why Do We Say That Podcast For sources and photos for this episode visit: Serial Killer Doctor of Omaha (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licenseht...

Jan 19, 202242 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Murder & Roses: The Murders of Randa Clarkson & Ed Kirby

Send us a text When a video store employee is shot dead in Sparta, IL, police are baffled. When a similar murder occurs weeks later in Granite City, IL, the Major Case Squad gets involved. The identity of the killer left law enforcement in utter shock. For sources and photos visit: Murder & Roses: The Murders of Randa Clarkson & Ed Kirby (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Support the show...

Jan 17, 202237 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Murder in Wood River: The Karla Brown Story

Send us a text The 1978 murder of Karla Brown in Wood River, Illinois took four years and cutting edge (for the time) technology to solve. Sources and photos for this episode: Murder in Wood River: The Karla Brown Story (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Special Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Hydronique Hydration Drink Your Vitamins with Hydronique Hydration Support the show...

Jan 12, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Disappeared: The Jacob Wetterling Story

Send us a text The disappearance of Jacob Wetterling led to our current sex offender registry. It took 27 years before his family would learn what Jacob had endured in 1989. For sources and photos for this episode: Disappeared: The Jacob Wetterling Story (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Special Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Hydronique Hydration Drink Your Vitamins with Hydronique Hydration Support the show...

Jan 05, 202256 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Baby in the Car: The Lori Hayes Story

Send us a text On a steamy August day in 1999, people outside a movie theater in Springfield, Illinois, heard the cries of an infant inside a vehicle. What started as an abandoned child led to a murder investigation. For sources and photos for this episode: Baby in the Car: The Lori Hayes Story (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Special thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Clarke After Dark: A True Crime PodcastNiin Pouches NIIN™ Pouches: 100% Tobacco-Free Nicotine Pouches (niinpouches.com) Support t...

Dec 29, 202137 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Stolen Freedom: The Murder of Charles Darby

Send us a text Linda Darby was a mother of five children in 1970 when her husband Charles Darby was murdered. After being convicted of the crime, Linda Darby stole her freedom and remained a fugitive 35 years! Sources and photos for this episode: Stolen Freedom: The Murder of Charles Darby (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode! www.podcorn.com Support the show...

Dec 22, 202143 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Bitter Cold Night: The Michelle Laux Story

Send us a text On the morning of March 13th, 1993, a hunter was walking in a rural field outside Carlyle, Illinois. Instead of finding his expected prey, he found a grisly scene. Sources and photos for this episode: The Herrin Dry Cleaning Murder: The Kathy Woodhouse Story (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Thanks to our sponsor: Clarke After Dark: A True Crime Podcast Support the show...

Dec 15, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 3

The Herrin Dry Cleaning Murder: The Kathy Woodhouse Story

Send us a text On the cold winter morning of January 18th, 1992, emergency dispatch received a 911 call from a man in Herrin, Illinois. He said there had been a rape and murder at Fox Dry Cleaning in Herrin. Sources and photos for this episode: The Herrin Dry Cleaning Murder: The Kathy Woodhouse Story (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Thanks to sponsor: Ohio Hauntings Podcast Support the show...

Dec 08, 202137 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Fetal Abduction: The Bobbie Jo Stinnett Story

Send us a text The murder of an expectant mother and kidnapping of her baby lead to the first woman being executed by the federal government since 1953. For sources and photos visit: Fetal Abduction: The Bobbie Jo Stinnett Story (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Support the show...

Dec 01, 202158 minSeason 3Ep. 1

The Ultimate Betrayal: The Coleman Family Murders

Send us a text Sheri, Garrett, and Gavin were brutally murdered in their beds. Chris Coleman tells authorities he is being targeted due to his employment with Joyce Meyers Ministries, but does Chris have a dirty secret? Sources and photos for this episode: The Ultimate Betrayal: The Coleman Family Murders (themidwestcrimefiles.com) Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativeco...

Nov 10, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 20
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