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.

We're here to talk about murder, diving into some of the most controversial cases in Midwest

history. This show will not shy away from the morbid details of these horrific events

and the often ugly truths behind them.

What you will hear is a detailed timeline of events,

perspectives from those closely involved, and analysis by experts.

What you will feel is the darkness that surrounds each

story, the innocence lost by the victims, and hopefully the justice that was ultimately delivered.

Joan Alanto. Don Palumbo. Here we are. Here we are in this special episode of Midwest murder, which we are recording as an early

exclusive release for all of our members of Club Midwest joining us now on Patreon.

For the first time ever, we are on Patreon.

So for everyone who has been part of Club Midwest, all of our Midwesty besties,

this is the same as Club Midwest, but better. It's easier access to all your bonus content

and easier ways to engage with us. We're also kicking this off with a giveaway that'll be

announced in one week. And now on Patreon as part of Club Midwest when you are a listener.

It is ad-free listening. So for all of our Patreon subscribers in Club Midwest, new and old,

we want to thank you. Thanks also, of course, for taking a little bit of time out of your busy

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