DiscoverMidwest Murder
Midwest Murder
Claim Ownership

Midwest Murder

Author: Jonah Lantto & Dawn Palumbo with the Good Talk Network

Subscribed: 529Played: 24,054
Share

Description

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.
117 Episodes
Reverse
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

E112: Plz

2025-02-0301:09:42

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...

E111: Fatal Codependency

2025-01-2001:03:00

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

E110: Ring of Truth?

2025-01-0601:00:06

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 Stock Location: Murdock, NE Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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? Location: Indiana Victim: Anthony Bunch Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

E108: Nuclear Family

2024-12-0901:01:24

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 Coley Victims: Donnah Winger & Roger Harrington Location: Springfield, Illinois Support the show https://linktr.ee/...
FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a self proclaimed hitman openly admits to the shocking murder of Carolyn Hudson, investigators are led down a long and 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 Berger Location: Wisconsin Victim: Carolyn Hudson Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
Subscriber-only episode FAN 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
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 Senenfelder Location: Winona, MN Recorded live before a nearly sold out audience at the Sanctuary Event Center in Fargo. Episode title submitted by: Jason Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
Subscriber-only episode FAN 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
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 / Illinois Victims: James Bullock, Eric Frey, Peter J Halm, Arthur & Vernita Gusewelle, Ronald Gusewelle, Sophie Barrera Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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, Wisconsin Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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, Luann Support the show https://linktr.ee/mid...
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 Klindt Location: Davenport, IA Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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 show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
Subscriber-only episode FAN 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

E100: Beware of BBQ

2024-08-1901:17:14

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: Anonymous Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Victim: Christopher Regan Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
Subscriber-only episode FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Dawn and Jonah further explore events related to episode 99. https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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: Indiana Victims: Andrew Cataldi, Tricia Nordman Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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, IA Victim: Amy Mullis Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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: Ohio Victim: Heather Bogle Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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 show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A 24 year old single woman is preyed upon by a wannabe vampire sex cult. Location: Nebraska Victim: Sydney Loofe Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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 Brown Location: Wood River, IL Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

E93: Nobody Saw Sh!t

2024-05-1301:39:11

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, ND Episode Title Submitted by: Samantha, Suzie, Stephanie, Becky, Brinn, Caitlin, Location: Skidmore, Missouri (northwest) Victim(s): ???? *show note from Jonah* It is in fact p...
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 Auditorium Episode title submitted by: Shannon & Navarr Vaira Location: Minnesota, Alaska, Victims: Multiple Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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: Kristi Location: Bismarck, ND Victim: Deborah Gustin Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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, ND Victim: Chester Poage Location: Spearfish, SD area Episode title submitted by: Courtney Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

E89: Distorted Robbery

2024-03-1801:08:42

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, NE Victims: Andreas (Andy) Kjeldgaard, Glenn Hendrickson, Lois Ann Hothan Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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 show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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 Wold Location: Jackson, Michigan Victim: Patricia Artz Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

E86: MT Pockets

2024-02-0501:04:43

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: Lola Victim: Morna Brennan Location: Maplewood, MN Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
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 Schettler Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Victims: Gary Smock, Charles Snyder, Vernon Lebenne, Patricia Howk, Linda Clark, Claudia Bidstrup, Pamela Fearnow, 2 Unidentified Support the show https://link...
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 & Sidney Victim: Yingying Zhang Location: Urbana, IL & Champagne, IL Written by: Dawn Palumbo Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurde...
FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE All Catherine Ging really wanted were friends. All Harry Heyward really wanted was her money, her life, and a rock solid alibi. What could possibly go wrong? Recorded with a sold out audience at the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Episode title submitted by: Tina Denning Victim: Catherine Ging Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Written by Tyler Hancock Edited by Jonah Lantto Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

E82: Crackpot to Jackpot

2023-12-1101:11:551

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Dave wanted a no-strings attached relationship. When he met a sexy brunette, he thought that's what he was getting. Instead, he got an unhinged, lonely, pathological liar who would stop at nothing to have Dave all to himself. Recorded with a full audience at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo, ND. Episode title submitted by: About two-thirds of our audience Victim: Cari Farver Location: Lincoln, NE/Council Bluffs, IA Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwes...

E81: Leaving is Lethal

2023-11-2701:08:09

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a pair of suspects emerge after a South Dakota mother goes missing, investigators are led down a twisted and disturbing path to the truth. Recorded with a full house at Meadowlark Brewing in Sidney, Montana(Midwest Murder debut). Episode title submitted by: Anonymous Victim: Tami Reay Location: Pierre, SD Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When a married man's estranged wife dies under suspicious circumstances, the sympathy pours in, but what happens when the man's second estranged wife is found dead in a bathtub? All signs point to the twice widowed husband. Will the first wife's remains be able to show investigators what happened from the grave? This episode was recorded before a live audience at Rivers Edge Grill & Bar in Williston, ND. Episode title submitted by: Kerry Andre, Kahlen ...
FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A mother's twisted plan for self preservation is manifested into a violent reality after years of carefully layered grooming. Recorded with a full house at Phat Fish Brewery for a big return to Dickinson. Episode title submitted by: Daven & Jessica Huber Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

E78: Ambush at RJR

2023-10-1601:02:35

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE When employees expect a typical day at work, they instead find four of their friends and colleagues murdered, leaving them and their community stunned. Surrounded by questions and theories, could one person have been responsible for this horrific slaying? This episode was recorded with a sold out audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. Episode title submitted by Kirstie Grundstad https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Support the show https://linktr.e...
FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A forbidden, hedonistic romance becomes unhinged, leading to a murder plot that weaves it's way through seedy motels, sleazy hitmen, mafia rumors, and a tragic massacre. Recorded live in Wahpeton, ND at the fantastic City Brew Hall. Share an evening of Midwest Murder with us at a live show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod?fbclid=IwAR2Q-mWuGcGEuqAe3npOFqKP5KnVedNGM7EngHiSB-3CWJSbELh7MViWtKQ https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod Support the show https://linkt...
FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE Clues about a missing woman lead investigators to a couple's apartment where homemade snuff films are found sparking a nationwide manhunt that send law enforcement down a rabbit hole of kidnapping, torture, and a suicide pact during a 911 call. This episode was recorded before a live audience at the Eagles Club in Watford City, ND. Episode title submitted by Steph Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

E75: It's Fine...We're Cops

2023-09-0401:39:151

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A young woman in the 80s, who aspires to become a police officer, is unjustly targeted after having the audacity to stand up for herself within the Milwaukee Police Department. A tragic murder is followed by one shocking miscarriage of justice after another. Recorded live at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. Episode title submitted by: Kari Anderson Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The murder of a quiet, well liked, and newly-hired hospital food service director who was beginning to adjust to her new position when three days after she moved to Council Bluffs, IA, she was found murdered in her hotel room. After going unsolved for nearly forty years, would genetic testing finally be able to bring answers and justice? This episode was recorded with a live audience at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. Episode title submitted by: Sarah P. Vic...

E73: the Gargoyle's Nest

2023-08-0701:22:54

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE An oddball man with a dissociative personality and a bizarre obsession with trees spirals into violence. Recorded at the Rivers Edge Lounge in Williston, ND Sponsored by: Sarah E Schroeder (https://www.bakkenrealty.com/sarah-schroeder) Episode title submitted by: Chad & Tonya Sylvestre Victim: Tina Hermann, Kody Maynard, Stephanie Sprang Location: Mt. Vernon, OH Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE The pregnant longtime girlfriend of a member of Chicagoland royalty was found murdered in her condo. Was it her boyfriend or was it a jealous ex-lover? This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at The Reverb Lounge in Omaha, NE. Episode title submitted by Molly Mulla. Victim: Rhoni Reuter Location: Deerfield, IL Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE This is the story of America's first serial killing murder family. Recorded with a capacity audience at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo, ND. Episode title submitted by: Leann Gilbertson Victims: Multiple Location: KS/MO Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod
FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In the rust belt of Ohio, eight family members are murdered at four different locations. The family that murders together definitely doesn't stay together. This episode was recorded with a live audience at Icon Event Hall + Lounge in Sioux Falls, SD. Episode title submitted by Michael Klinski Victims: 8 victims from the Rhoden Family Location: Piketon Village, OH Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

E69: Burning Secrets

2023-06-1201:06:31

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE A lone survivor becomes the target of an arson investigation after a family of six dies during a New Years Eve house fire. Recorded with a fantastic live audience for our debut at the Marquee in Sioux City, IA. Victim: Roberson Family Location: Greenwood, IN Support the show https://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

E68: Digital Darkness

2023-05-2950:07

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In 2016, a thirty-one year old mom to three young children went out for a rare evening on the town with her boyfriend. Her and her boyfriend went their separate ways after a small spat. Her body was found in a field near her home, her belongings a little further down the road. Was it her boyfriend or was it a completely random attack? It would come down to a health monitoring device being the proof. This episode was recorded with a live, sold ou...
loading
Comments (4)

Amanda Jo

I'm so glad I found this! I am an ND native. I grew up in Mandan and Wilton. My parents are from ND, and most extended still live there. As an AF veteran and current spouse, we also were stationed in Minot right after the flood to 2016. We are currently in Louisiana. I had been searching for a podcast that covered RJR and found you. Have you heard of the murder of Justin T. Leingang by Travis Dally? It happened in Wilton in 1998.

Jan 1st
Reply

Kari Cook

This show was by far the hardest one to listen to. I actually had to stop a couple of times during it and restart the next day. I am so outraged at so many different people and agencies tied to this case. All those poor children who were affected and murdered by this man hurts my heart. I am most upset at his mother... she knew what he was and what he had done. She could have done more to protect society from him... she did nothing. I had no idea this even took place. So scary considering it is so close to home.

Aug 29th
Reply

Megan

for a moment I was very disappointed and appalled that the podcasters were coming down on the side of this little sadistic psychopathic sh^%%@$$. but it seems like the male Podcaster is going to be the voice of reason, and the female is going to be all like "oooohhh the poor little boy" and "teenagers are complete and total babies when it suits our agenda to perceive them thus". I wonder if she realizes how INSULTING these gross sentiments are to every single teenager, and adding "mental health" and "abuse" into it is all the further more stigmatizing to people who have mental health issues - and VERY CRUELLY stigmatizing to people who survive abuse. if abuse gave people an excuse to do what this little psychopath sh<%@$$ monster did, I would have my own trail of mayhem behind me. but instead.... the truth about abuse survivors is that they often end up swallowing - rather than dishing out - more than their fair share of sh%^ for the rest of their lives.

May 30th
Reply

Kaylee Rose

It is absolutely amazing to hear about uncle jack🙏. my mom, aubrey sjol, posted on his facebook page when they first found out he was dead saying "I miss you Jack. I am dedicating my time to bring Justice to your name. ♥️ you" I have only heard stories about jack myself but will forever worship him due to the heavy impact he has had on my and my mothers life. He has made my mom a very strong person and has passed that on to me. As sad and disgusting murder is I would love to look at his case less as someones horrible act of hatred and more as a lesson to teach my family to be stronger than ever before. his story was insane but will forever hold a special place on our hearts💞

Jan 18th
Reply
We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy.