Midwest Murder

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE An escalating divorce results in tragedy, shocking revelations, and a highly contested trial that will forever leave scars on those involved. Jurors are left to decide; scared, prepared, or premeditated? Recorded with a packed house at Oak Park Theater in Minot, ND. Sponsored in part by: https://www.myasmission.org/ Episode title submitted by: Jordn Wolsky Victim: Location: Wapakoneta, Ohio Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Subscriber-only episode FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE **This episode will be available to all listeners as regularly scheduled on Midwest Murder Monday, May 12th** An escalating divorce results in tragedy, shocking revelations, and a highly contested trial that will forever leave scars on those involved. Jurors are left to decide; scared, prepared, or premeditated? Recorded with a packed house at Oak Park Theater in Minot, ND. Sponsored in part by: https://www.myasmission.org/ ...

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE After two siblings accuse their brother of theft, sibling rivalry is taken to an entirely different level. Who knew the value of a Volkswagon could be worth more than their brother's life. This episode was recorded and filmed with a live audience at the Belle Mehus in Bismarck, ND. Victim: Edwin Hawes Location: Golden Valley, MN Episode title submitted by: Many Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Subscriber-only episode FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE **This episode will release to all listeners as regularly scheduled on Midwest Murder Monday, April 28th.** After two siblings accuse their brother of theft, sibling rivalry is taken to an entirely different level. Who knew the value of a Volkswagon could be worth more than their brother's life. This episode was recorded and filmed with a live audience at the Belle Mehus in Bismarck, ND. Victim: Edwin Hawes Location: Golden Valley, MN...

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE **Added listener discretion is advised** A continuous cycle of abuse leads to the emergence of an alter personality who assumes control when necessary, creating wide gaps of memory loss for the host persona. When they struggle to conceive, the alter will stop at nothing to have a baby. Sponsored in part by: https://www.myasmission.org Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Subscriber-only episode FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE **This episode will be available to all listeners as regularly scheduled on Midwest Murder Monday, April 14th** **Added listener discretion is advised** A continuous cycle of abuse leads to the emergence of an alter personality who assumes control when necessary, creating wide gaps of memory loss for the host persona. When they struggle to conceive, the alter will stop at nothing to have a baby. Sponsored in part by: https:...

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE What happens when children are raised by evil and neglect? With one family, numerous women went missing and were eventually found murdered. Well, some of them were found. All to make dad proud. This episode was presented by Safe Shelter in Jamestown, ND. This episode was brought to you by Mya's Mission. Episode title suggested by: Amanda Victims: Numerous Location: Grand Rapids, MI & Florida Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Subscriber-only episode FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Insightful questions and episode title suggestions from the live Q&A session for episode 116. (Jamestown, ND) https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In this very special episode Midwest Murder is heading on Spring Break. A young spring breaker goes missing along the border of Texas and Mexico, resulting in a massive international investigation unveiling corruption, dozens of deaths, a slaughter farm, and horrific cult activity. Recorded with a massive audience at the Community Center in Tioga, ND. Episode title submitted by: Janelle Location: Texas / Mexico Victim(s): Mark Kilroy (and many, man...

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Subscriber-only episode FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE **This episode will be available to all listeners as regularly scheduled on Midwest Murder Monday, March 17th** In this very special episode Midwest Murder is heading on Spring Break. A young spring breaker goes missing along the border of Texas and Mexico, resulting in a massive international investigation unveiling corruption, dozens of deaths, a slaughter farm, and horrific cult activity. Recorded with a massive audience at the...

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Heartache seemed to follow the aging grandparents. When the court delivered the decision that they had rights to see their granddaughter, they immediately made plans to see the little girl they hadn't given up hope in seeing during the year prior. And then, tragedy struck when they died in the blaze that took their rural home. Was it foul play fueled by greed, control, and power? Or even a combination of all three. This episode was recorded live...

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

Subscriber-only episode FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE **This episode will be available for all listeners as regularly scheduled on Midwest Murder Monday, March 3rd** Heartache seemed to follow the aging grandparents. When the court delivered the decision that they had rights to see their granddaughter, they immediately made plans to see the little girl they hadn't given up hope in seeing during the year prior. And then, tragedy struck when they died in the blaze that took their rural ho...

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a pair of missing cousins are found dead in the basement of an area resident, the investigation reveals highly questionable and controversial circumstances surrounding their demise. Recorded at the best dang steakhouse in northwest North Dakota; the 109 Club and Steakhouse in Lignite. Location: Minnesota Victims: Nicholas Brady, Haile Kifer Episode title submitted by: Jason Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A woman's husband reports her missing after not showing up at work or home for days. There was trouble in the relationship, but they were both eager to begin repairing their marriage. Or were they? The case would move forward even though Kira was still missing. Detectives, friends, and family would not stop until they had all the answers. This episode was recorded live at Oak Park Theatre in partnership with Minot Symphony Orchestra. Episode ti...

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Subscriber-only episodeFAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE **This episode will be available for all listeners as regularly scheduled on Midwest Murder Monday, February 3rd**A woman's husband reports her missing after not showing up at work or home for days. There was trouble in the relationship, but they were both eager to begin repairing their marriage. Or were they? The case would move forward even though Kira was still missing. Detectives, friends, and family would not stop until...

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A mother's love, a daughter's hatred, a decades long toxic relationship of manipulation, impulsive neediness, and narcissism turns fatal. Location: ???Victim: Carlene ConleySupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

Subscriber-only episodeFAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE **This episode will be available to all listeners as regularly scheduled on Midwest Murder Monday, January 20th**A mother's love, a daughter's hatred, a decades long toxic relationship of manipulation, impulsive neediness, and narcissism turns fatal. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE On Easter Sunday in 2006, a beloved couple is murdered in their home. Suspicions swirl around a family member which divides the small town. Were those suspicions the result of coercion and faulty crime scene work? When two burgling, joyriding teens get involved, it changes everything.Victims: Wayne & Sharmon StockLocation: Murdock, NESupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

Subscriber-only episodeFAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE **This episode will be available for all listeners as regularly scheduled on Midwest Murder Monday, January 6th.**On Easter Sunday in 2006, a beloved couple is murdered in their home. Suspicions swirl around a family member which divides the small town. Were those suspicions the result of coercion and faulty crime scene work? When two burgling, joyriding teens get involved, it changes everything.Victims: Wayne & Sharmon StockLocation: Murdock, ...

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When an accident turns into murder, why bother looking at the actual forensic data when you can just take the expert's word for it, why call it an accident, when you can call it murder? Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Subscriber-only episodeFAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE **This episode will be available to all listeners as regularly scheduled on Midwest Murder Monday, December 23rd.**When an accident turns into murder, why bother looking at the actual forensic data when you can just take the expert's word for it, why call it an accident, when you can call it murder? https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A young mother ends up dead at the hand of an obsessed stalker. Her husband walked in to see his wife being beaten to death. Acting in self defense, the distraught husband ended the attacker's life. But was it actually self defense?Recorded before a live, sold out audience at the 109 Club in Lignite, ND.Episode title submitted by ColeyVictims: Donnah Winger & Roger HarringtonLocation: Springfield, IllinoisSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmur...

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a self proclaimed hitman openly admits to the shocking murder of Carolyn Hudson, investigators are led down along a twisted path toward the truth. Recorded live in Bismarck at the Belle Mehus Auditorium with an attendance record setting crowd! Episode title submitted by: Megan BergerLocation: WisconsinVictim: Carolyn HudsonSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

Subscriber-only episodeFAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Live QNA recording from the Belle Mehus, companion content for episode 107: the Hitman and the Hairdresser. Exclusive for Club Midwest subscribers. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a woman is murdered in her home, friends and family said she didn’t have any enemies. They were wrong. Victim: Ada SenenfelderLocation: Winona, MNRecorded live before a nearly sold out audience at the Sanctuary Event Center in Fargo.Episode title submitted by: JasonSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

Subscriber-only episodeFAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Just for the besties; the live show QnA from the Sanctuary in Fargo.This is for episode 106. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A calculated sociopath creates manipulative bonds through the planning and completion of murder. Recorded live at Severance Brewing Co. in Sioux Falls, SD. Episode title submitted by: Alison Lauderback - Mrs. Peacock Location: St. Louis, MO / IllinoisVictims: James Bullock, Eric Frey, Peter J Halm, Arthur & Vernita Gusewelle, Ronald Gusewelle, Sophie BarreraSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Rumors swirl and questions remain as a largely circumstantial case threatens to put a petty criminal behind bars for the murders of four close-knit family members. Victims: Kunz Family (5 members)Location: Athens, WisconsinSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A story of hope, life, dreams, death, and survival. Over 30 Scandinavian settlers, including 3 families, arrive to Minnesota in 1861 and quickly begin working to build their future. Unfortunately, only 19 of these brave emigrants would live to see that future. The historic first recording of Midwest Murder at the legendary Norsk Hostfest. Episode title submitted by: Bev Torgerson, Jess Ackerman, Christal Haugen, LuannSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmur...

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When you're voted most likely to succeed and become a successful chiropractor, you may have a near perfect life when you add an amazing wife and kid to the equation. It's anything but perfect when your wife abruptly goes missing.Victim: Joyce KlindtLocation: Davenport, IASupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE County Sheriff's in Iowa are obligated to investigate the disappearance of a highly unlikable resident with a long history of brutal abuse against his wife. Nobody could have prepared them for what they uncovered. Club Midwest Fans be sure to check out the bonus content for this episode. Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2024

Subscriber-only episodeFAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Dawn and Jonah discuss their thoughts and explore lingering questions from episode 101. This is bonus content specifically related to episode 101, be sure to listen to that episode first. Much love to our Midwestie Besties. We appreciate you. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE An office affair is never a good choice, but it's even worse if it turns deadly.Our one hundredth episode was recorded before a live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND.Episode title submitted by: AnonymousLocation: Upper Peninsula, MichiganVictim: Christopher ReganSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE This is a love story, but not like the fairy tale kind, it's more like a nightmarish Lifetime movie variety with added surprises, extra tragedy, amplified frustration, and utterly shocking injustice. Club Midwest Subscribers: be sure to check out the bonus content that goes along with this episode. Location: IndianaVictims: Andrew Cataldi, Tricia NordmanSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2024

Subscriber-only episodeFAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Dawn and Jonah further explore events related to episode 99. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A farmer is afraid to lose everything in a potential divorce and then his wife ends up having an accident on the farm. Was it actually an accident or did someone want to make sure she wasn’t going to get anything?Location: Earlville, IAVictim: Amy MullisSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A young and promising single mother is found dead and her investigation is utterly mishandled by one of the worst investigating agencies in Midwest Murder history. Recorded with a capacity crowd at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND. Location: OhioVictim: Heather BogleSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2001, a retired tattoo legend was ready to pick up his life in Iowa and move with his new girlfriend and roommates, this time to Florida. When his girlfriend came over to make plans, he ignored her. But was he actually ignoring her? After five long years, a mysterious bucket of concrete and an internet sleuth would be the keys to bringing answers to this mysterious case. Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A 24 year old single woman is preyed upon by a wannabe vampire sex cult. Location: NebraskaVictim: Sydney LoofeSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a young woman moves into a new neighborhood with her fiancée, someone takes extra notice. After being murdered, her case goes cold until a dedicated prosecutor uses new technology and investigative resources to find her killer.Victim: Karla BrownLocation: Wood River, ILSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A seemingly unstoppable, unbeatable, and un-prosecutable bully absolutely terrorizes a Missouri community for several decades; raping, stealing, and assaulting anyone he wants, at will, without consequences. Recorded with a packed house at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo, NDEpisode Title Submitted by: Samantha, Suzie, Stephanie, Becky, Brinn, Caitlin, Location: Skidmore, Missouri (northwest)Victim(s): ????*show note from Jonah*It is in fact pronounced Mack...

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A woman-hating, predatory serial killer thinks he's doing God's work by raping and murdering women. Somehow, the justice system struggles to hold him accountable.Recorded in Bismarck, ND at the Belle Mehus AuditoriumEpisode title submitted by: Shannon & Navarr VairaLocation: Minnesota, Alaska,Victims: MultipleSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A promising young woman disappears after months of peculiar disturbances at her Bismarck apartment, leading detectives and the FBI on a multi-state search. Recorded in Sioux Falls, SD at the Icon Event Hall. Episode Title submitted by: KristiLocation: Bismarck, NDVictim: Deborah GustinSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2000, a half naked body was found partially submerged near Higgins Gulch in South Dakota. What investigators uncovered was far worse than anyone could have imagined.Recorded in Tioga, NDVictim: Chester PoageLocation: Spearfish, SD areaEpisode title submitted by: CourtneySupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A violent bank robbery leaves multiple employees dead, a mass murderer on the loose, and a community shattered. An event made even more shocking by the revelation of the killer's identity.Location: Big Springs, NEVictims: Andreas (Andy) Kjeldgaard, Glenn Hendrickson, Lois Ann HothanSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A marriage built on addiction, alcohol, and abuse is more likely not to end well or safely, and sometimes it ends in murder. Can a person be too drunk to be responsible for their actions?This episode was recorded before a live audience supporting the Roosevelt Park Zoo.Episode title submitted by: anonymous Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE There is no easy way to describe the horrors of this episode. A seemingly happy marriage ends not just in a woman's disappearance, but also her murder, and much worse, but why? Was it brain surgery? Maybe it was prozac or demons or even...the devil's lettuce.Recorded in Killdeer, ND. Episode title submitted by: Cheyanne Dukart, Whitney WoldLocation: Jackson, MichiganVictim: Patricia ArtzSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 1986, a young guy tried to pick up a young woman at a Minnesota bar, but after she refused his multiple attempts, he didn't give her a choice. No means no, it isn't an invitation for anything else.This episode was recorded live at City Brew Hall in Wahpeton, ND.Episode title submitted by: LolaVictim: Morna BrennanLocation: Maplewood, MNSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE After a twisted and competitive childhood fueled by a cruel father two brothers separately navigate themselves into a dark path of violence. Recorded with a record setting crowd in Bismarck, ND at the Belle Mehus Auditorium.Episode title submitted by: Sashay SchettlerLocation: Kalamazoo, MichiganVictims: Gary Smock, Charles Snyder, Vernon Lebenne, Patricia Howk, Linda Clark, Claudia Bidstrup, Pamela Fearnow, 2 Unidentified Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/midw...

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2024

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2017, a successful graduate student disappeared during her lunch hour. If it weren’t for the eyes and attention to detail of one university police officer, her killer may have been a serial killer who was “really good at this”.This episode was recorded live in Minot at the Carnegie Center.Episode title: Ryan & SidneyVictim: Yingying ZhangLocation: Urbana, IL & Champagne, ILWritten by: Dawn PalumboSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2024