Murder at the Bike Shop | Ep. 12 – Hush Hush

Proof: A True Crime Podcast

Red Marble Media

True Crime, Society & Culture

4.6 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 April 2026

⏱️ 62 minutes

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In the final episode of Proof: Murder at the Bike Shop, the team uncovers letters and documents suggesting a conspiracy that may have reached the highest levels of Kalamazoo’s legal system—one aimed at preventing a key eyewitness from testifying in one of the county's most horrific murder trials. Nearly two decades later, what does this mean for the five Polderman defendants? Scott Baldwin is gone, but his case isn’t the end of the story. As new evidence comes to light, it raises urgent questions about other cold case convictions—and for those still in prison who may have been wrongfully convicted, the story is far from over. Visit our website at proofcrimepod.com. Follow us on social media. On Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips about any of the cases we cover are welcome @proofcrimepod@gmail.com. Sponsor Deals: Go to shopremi.com/PROOF and use code PROOF at checkout for 50% off with Remi Club Subscribe & Save Go to Quince.com/proof for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Go to GREENCHEF.com/proofgraza and use code proofgraza to get started with 50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes. You deserve mental healthcare that works with you, not against your budget. Visit Rula.com/PROOFPOD to get started. Head to AquaTru.com now and get 20% off your purifier using promocode PROOF. Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Use our exclusive link to save 20% off Honeylove at honeylove.com/PROOF Head to Chime.com/ PROOFTRUECRIME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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