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Ep 13S9 E13 - Round Robin

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Good times with my besties! Sound effects from uppbeat: robin-birdsong-in-springtime-ivo-vicic-1-01039.mp3 Original artwork by Todd Preston

Oct 29, 202555 min

S9 Ep 12S9 E12 - Still Riding for Kelly - The Unsolved Hitand Run of Kelly Boyce-Hurlbert

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July 5th around 2am, a horrific hit and run has left a family, and a community still searching for justice 15 years later. Does anyone know who fled the scene? If you or someone you know has any information, please contact the Traverse City Police Department at 231-995-5170, or submit a tip to your local FBI office. Tips can remain anonymous. You can also email: [email protected] Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Tracy Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sources: News Articles & Reports WILX News 10 (June 30, 2023): Reported on the FBI offering a $25,000 reward for information in the 2013 Traverse City hit-and-run case. https://www.wilx.com UpNorthLive (July 3, 2025): Discussed the 12-year anniversary of Kelly Boyce-Hurlbert's death and the ongoing investigation. WPBN Traverse City Ticker (July 6, 2018): Detailed the FBI's involvement and the reward offered in the unsolved hit-and-run case. The Ticker | Traverse City News & Events FOX 2 Detroit (July 5, 2022): Covered the FBI's $25,000 reward announcement for information about the fatal hit-and-run. FOX 2 Detroit Official Statements FBI – Seeking Information: Provided details on Kelly Boyce-Hurlbert's death and the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Federal Bureau of Investigation Traverse City Police Department: Issued public appeals for tips and provided contact information for the investigation. https://www.wilx.com Podcast Episode Already Gone Podcast (June 1, 2019): Featured an episode discussing the death of Kelly Boyce-Hurlbert. Spotify Additional Information Reddit – r/UnresolvedMysteries: A community discussion about the 2013 hit-and-run murder of Kelly Boyce-Hurlbert. reddit.com

Oct 27, 202525 min

S9 Ep 11S9 E11 - F-Bomb - The Ghost of Minnie Quay

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Young love can be so powerful, that when lost, you do the unthinkable. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt Story researched and written by Todd Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston

Oct 24, 202517 min

S9 Ep 10S9 E10 - Joe Beyrle - The Paratrooper Who Fought for Two Flags

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Paratrooper Joseph “Jumpin’ Joe” Beyrle dropped into Nazi-occupied France before D-Day, was captured, escaped German POW camps not once, but twice, joined a Soviet tank unit under a female commander, and helped storm Berlin — all before his 22nd birthday. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt Story researched and written by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sound Effects from Uppbeat: heartbeat-steady-rhythm-loop-the-foundation-1-00-17.mps / Light-aircraft-passing-overhead-gfx-sounds-1-00-09.mp3 / crowd-applause-small-gfx-sounds-1-00-09.mp3 / military-marching-snare-intro-om-fx-1-00-11.mp3 Sources: U.S. Army Official History: U.S. Army article, “D-Day Vet’s Memory Jumps the Divide Between U.S. and Russia” → https://www.army.mil/article/127489 Military.com Feature: “The D-Day Story of Joseph Beyrle — The Only Man to Fight for Both the U.S. and Soviet Armies” → https://www.military.com/history/d-day-story-joseph-beryle.html Smithsonian Magazine: “Jumpin’ Joe Beyrle: The American Who Fought for the Soviets” → https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-paratrooper-who-fought-for-the-soviets-180951452/ National WWII Museum, New Orleans: Oral history excerpts and archival biography → https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/joseph-beyrle Wikipedia (Cross-checked historical record): Joseph R. Beyrle → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Beyrle Book Reference: Thomas H. Taylor, Behind Hitler’s Lines: The True Story of the Only Soldier to Fight for Both America and the Soviet Union in World War II. (St. Martin’s Press, 2003) — Beyrle’s authorized biography. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WChTqYlDjtI&list=RDWChTqYlDjtI&start_radio=1

Oct 20, 202534 min

S9 Ep 9S9 E9 - F-Bomb - the Myrk'Morel

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Taebin! No more solo mushroom hunting! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story of Folklore by Todd Preston. Sound effects from Uppbeat: giant-monster-deep-growl-joshua-chivers-1-00-05.mp3

Oct 17, 202520 min

S9 Ep 8S9 E8 - Round Robin

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RIP Diane Keaton! Sound effects from Uppbeat: robin-birdsong-in-springtime-ivo-vicic-1-01-39.mp3 Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VwiPl43N-0 Buster Keaton rides a Dandy Horse – Visual of the https://youtu.be/bA1RxcgY1Z4 https://99percentinvisible.org/article/the-running-machine-volcano-inspired-forerunner-to-the-modern-bicycle/ https://historyfacts.com/science-industry/fact/volcanic-eruption-bicycle-invention/?lctg=01d933ad-120b-443f-b98b-69cdfe6511ac https://www.history.com/articles/the-deadliest-volcanic-eruption-in-history https://www.history.com/articles/the-deadliest-volcanic-eruption-in-history

Oct 15, 20251 min

S9 Ep 7S9 E7 - All Aboard! The Orphan Trains of Michigan

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There was a time when children were taken and sold, and it happened right here in the Mitten. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Rebecca Hiers. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sound effects from Uppbeat: City-park-playground-ambiance-gfx-sounds-medium-1-01-21.mp3 / train-rolling-over-track-heavy-fascinatedsound-1-01-13.mp3 / train-horn-honk-reverb-fascinatedsound-1-00-02/mp3 Sources: www.orphantraindepot.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Famine_(Ireland) https://www.nypl.org/blog/2018/06/07/tenement-homes-new-york-history-cramped-apartments https://nyheritage.org/exhibits/immigration/working-conditions https://www.google.com/search?q=16.60+in+1911+worth+today&oq=16.60+in+1911+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBECEYoAEyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRiPAtIBCDQyNDBqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2018/02/harsh-lives-new-york-city-street-kids-captured-flash-jacob-riis-alienist.html https://www.monticello.org/thomas-jefferson/louisiana-lewis-clark/the-louisiana-purchase/ https://orphantraindepot.org/history/need-for-the-orphan-trains/ https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/21545713-orphan-train https://www.coopercountyhistoricalsociety.org/orphan-trains https://www.facebook.com/groups/677745097616688/posts/1154038196654040/ https://thecitizenonline.com/articles/news/michigans-orphan-train-rolls-to-town/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/orphan-train https://lakeorionreview.com/articles/archives/new-life-for-orphan-train-riders/ https://www.google.com/search?q=last+orphan+train+rider&oq=last+orphan+train+rider&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRirAjIHCAQQIRifBTIHCAUQIRifBTIHCAYQIRifBTIHCAcQIRifBTIHCAgQIRifBTIHCAkQIRifBdIBCDY4NjVqMGo3qAIIsAIB8QU4AIYlK_UCLA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Oct 13, 202538 min

S9 Ep 6S9 E6 - F-Bomb - The Giants of Michigan

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Were they real? Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt Story researched and written by Todd Preseton Sound Effect from Uppbeat: fire-explosion-with-debris-fizz-gregor-quendel-1-00-03.mp3

Oct 10, 202528 min

S9 Ep 5S9 E5 -Round Robin

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Power Hour! Sounds Effects from Uppbeat: robin-birdsong-in-springtime-ivo-vicic-1-01-39.mp3

Oct 8, 202556 min

S9 Ep 4S9 E4 The Coldwater Girl - The Murder of Nellie Griffin 1891

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In 1891, a man calling himself Mr. Hendershot walked into the Coldwater State Public School in Michigan and adopted 12-year-old Nellie Griffin. Weeks later, Nellie was found murdered — and “Hendershot” was unmasked as Russell Canfield, a killer hiding in plain sight. Our latest episode dives deep into this chilling case: the deception, the failure of the orphanage system, the public outrage, and the haunting questions that still linger more than a century later. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt Original artwork by Todd Preston Story researched and written by Tracy Preston Sources: Nellie Griffin was a young girl (reported age around 10–12) who had been an inmate at the State Public School in Coldwater, Michigan. DigMichigan News+2County Journal+2 In January 1891, a man calling himself “E. Hendershot” approached the orphan asylum/state school and asked to adopt a girl, claiming to be a farmer in Parma, with a wife and two children. Demented Mitten Tours, LLC The next day, the man (alone, in his 50s) visited the facility and was allowed to hand-pick a child; he quickly selected Nellie. Demented Mitten Tours, LLC+1 After her adoption, Nellie disappeared / was murdered. Her body was later identified by officials at the Coldwater State School as her own. County Journal+2Uplink+2 The name “Russell C. Canfield” emerged as the murderer. He escaped lynch mob violence by pleading guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. Hoosier State Chronicles+4Ann Arbor District Library+4Hoosier State Chronicles+4 Newspaper reports refer to him as the “inhuman murderer of little Nellie Griffin.” Hoosier State Chronicles+2Ann Arbor District Library+2

Oct 6, 202525 min

S9 Ep 3S9 E3 - F-Bomb - The Dog Lady of Kausler Island

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I think I'll stay away from it. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched by Todd Preston Sources * Legend Tripping Through Historic Monroe- “Dog Lady Island” (A local folklore compilation and retelling that collects many oral accounts and variants). *Monroe News- “Monroe’s Dog Lady legend becomes a film” (Coverage of a local film adaption and interviews with folklorists/locals). *Monroe County History / Monroe News (history column)- “Market owners connected to ‘Dog Lady Island’”(A 2023 piece connecting local families and property histories to the islands lore). * ICHBlog- “Tales from Afar: The legend of Dog Lady Island”(A blog that compiles older oral histories, family names like Kausler, and speculative background on the islands earlier uses). * 99WFMK / regional writeups- “The Legend of Dog Lady Island: Revealing Michigan’s Dark Secret”(A recent online piece which recounts the standard elements of the legend and how it's passed to new generations).

Oct 3, 202528 min

S9 Ep 2S9 E2 - Round Robin

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We're back!

Oct 1, 202543 min

S9 Ep 1S9 E1 - Ashley Young - A Mother Will Never Stop

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Ashley was beautiful. She believed everything was sunshine and rainbows, until the night with Jared. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Tracy Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sound effects from Upbeat: knocking-on-metal-door-aggressive-soundroll-1-00-03.mps Sources: https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/crime/2023/10/30/murder-of-ashley-young-chronicled-on-final-moments/71379730007/ https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2019/10/jared-chance-sentenced-to-100-years-for-killing-dismembering-ashley-young.html https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/crime-news/jared-chance-parents-arrested-ashley-young-murder-dismemberment https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/a-body-in-the-basement-investigation-discovery-atve-us/cant-find-her

Sep 29, 202551 min

Ep 34Re-Released - F-Bomb - The Nain Rouge

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Bad little red man!

Sep 26, 202514 min

Ep 33Re-Released - Round Robin

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Lots of laughter on this one!

Sep 24, 202552 min

Ep 32Re-Released - Kevin Bacon

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Be careful of those dating apps!

Sep 22, 202551 min

S8 Ep 30S8 E30 - Re-Released - F-Bomb - The Five Ghost Ships of the Great Lakes

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One of my favorites! Ghost Ships!

Sep 19, 202529 min

S8 Ep 29S8 E29 - Re-Release - Round Robin

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Enjoy, see you back in 2 weeks!

Sep 17, 20251 min

S8 Ep 28S8 E28 - Re-Released Raymond Fernandez & Martha Beck - AKA The Lonely Hearts Killers

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This couple were out of control! Anything for love right?

Sep 15, 202546 min

S8 Ep 27S8 E27 - F-Bomb - The Michigan Mothman

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Beware of the Mothman!! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Todd Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Fables & Folklore created by Tracy Preston Sound effects from Uppbeat: tyre-screetch-joshua-chivers-1-00-4.mp3 Sources: www.wkmi.com/ixp/690/p/lake-michigan-mothman-legend/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman https://www.legendsofamerica.com/west-virginia-mothman/ https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/mothman/ https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/mothman-point-pleasant-west-virginia

Sep 12, 202535 min

S8 Ep 26S8 E26 Round Robin

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It's all about the magic! Speaking of magic, grab your tickets to see us live at Awaken Haunted Attraction!! Only a few more days until the show! 9/13/25 https://app.hauntpay.com/events/malic-in-the-mitten-live-a-michigan-true-crime-folklore-podcast Sound Effects from Uppbeat: robin-birdsong-in-springtime-ivo-vick-1-01-39.mp3 / film-reel-spinning-gamemaster-audio-3-3-00-04.mp3 Round Robin song created by Tracy Preston Sources: https://www.historyhit.com/how-did-harry-houdini-die/ https://michiganology.org/stories/stories/ https://en.everybodywiki.com/Jocelyn_Gordon_Whitehead https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2012/01/this-is-j-gordon-whitehead.html https://metro.co.uk/2014/11/16/how-did-houdini-do-his-deeds-legendary-illusionists-secrets-revealed-4937900/ https://www.magicwords.shop/all-books/p/escaping-obscurity-regular-edition https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/magician-david-copperfield-sued-allegedly-trashing-luxury-new-york-cit-rcna165753 https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/05/15/david-copperfield-sexual-misconduct-investigation/73704365007/ https://www.businessinsider.com/jeffrey-epstein-victim-named-magician-david-copperfield-unsealed-documents-2024-1 https://www.finance-monthly.com/david-copperfield-net-worth-2025/

Sep 10, 202554 min

Ep 31S8 E25 - She Just Wanted to go Home - The Murder of Chelsea Bruck

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Do NOT leave your girlfriends behind PERIOD! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Rebecca Hiers. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sound effect from Uppbeat: vinyl-record-rewind-jeff-kaale-1-00-00.mp3 Sources: https://mcccagora.com/2015/11/24/bruck-party-host-devastated-by-disappearance/ Big Mike https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/chelsea-bruck The crime https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/12/03/maybee-murder/94855570/ Article on the disappearance https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/bedford/2016/11/02/judge-sends-clay-to-trial/24631805007/ Under a log, facial injuries https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2profile.aspx?mdocNumber=372515 Offender number and prison https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145541228/chelsea_ellen-bruck/photo Find a grave chelsea bruck https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/smplrm/in_2014_chelsea_bruck_a_22yearold_woman_from/ Story details

Sep 8, 202543 min

S8 Ep 24S8 24 - The Ghosts of Mackinac

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A beautiful island, fudge, salt water taffy and of course hauntings! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Todd Preston. Origial artwork by Todd Preston. Sound effects from Uppbeat: fire-explosion-with-debris-fizz-gregor-quentdel-1-00-03.mps / windy-beach-ambiance-ftus-1-01-51.mp3 Sources: https://themorbidlibrary.com/the-haunted-mackinac-island/ https://www.mackinacisland.org/blog/post/ghost-stories-from-mackinac-island/ https://www.hauntedplaces.org/mackinac-island-mi/ https://www.mackinacisland.org/stay/?msclkid=291063fc7d581238a4ea0b465243ea9a&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Michigan%20-%20General&utm_term=mackinac%20island%20mi&utm_content=Brand%20-%20BMM https://wanderingmichiganwisconsin.com/is-mackinac-island-haunted/ https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/hauntsofmackinac/the-downtown-haunted-history-tour-2025-1239883737 https://americanghoststories.com/mid-west-ghost-stories/michigan/the-haunting-mists-of-mackinac-island-mackinac-island-mi https://moonmausoleum.com/the-luxurious-haunting-at-the-grand-hotel-at-mackinac-island/ https://www.mackinacresorts.com/haunts-of-mackinac

Sep 5, 202535 min

S8 Ep 23S8 E23 - Round Robin Show

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A little bit of this and a little bit of that. Our live show is just around the corner (September 13ths @ Awaken Haunted Attraction in Leslie, MI!) Click below to secure your spot! https://app.hauntpay.com/events/malic-in-the-mitten-live-a-michigan-true-crime-folklore-podcast Sound Effects from Uppbeat: Robin birdsong-in-springtime-ivo-vivic-1-01-39.mp3 & film-reel-spinning-vintage-gamemaster-audio-33-00-04.mp3

Sep 3, 202539 min

S8 Ep 22S8 E22 - A Box in the Basement - The Story of Maud Tabor

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This hope chest contained the unthinkable. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched by Rebecca Hiers. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Song at closing created by Tracy Preston. Sound effects downloaded from Uppbeat: vinyl-record-rewind-jeff-kaale-1-00-00.mp3 We're getting close to showtime folks! Click below to secure your tickets! https://app.hauntpay.com/events/malic-in-the-mitten-live-a-michigan-true-crime-folklore-podcast

Sep 1, 202529 min

S8 Ep 21S8 E21 - F-Bomb - Bear Walkers of the U.P.

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Would you use it for good or for bad? Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Todd Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Fables and Folklore created by Tracy Preston. Sound Effect from Uppbeat: gun-shot-1-176892.mp3

Aug 29, 202525 min

S8 Ep 20S8 E20 - Round Robin

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Good ole' fashion dumb knowledge! Our live show will be here in just a couple of weeks!! We are so excited to bring three amazing shows to you! Grab your tickets now below! See you soon!! https://app.hauntpay.com/events/malic-in-the-mitten-live-a-michigan-true-crime-folklore-podcast

Aug 27, 202547 min

S8 Ep 19S8 E19 - Donald Gene Miller - The East Lansing Killer

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This guy absolutely lost it! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Angela Hoefler. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Grab your tickets for our live show at Awaken Haunted Attraction - September 13, 2025 - 4760 Churchill Road, Leslie, MI!! All 3 Shows LIVE!! https://app.hauntpay.com/events/malic-in-the-mitten-live-a-michigan-true-crime-folklore-podcast Sources: Donald Gene Miller - Wikipedia https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=don+Miller+The+East+Lansing+Killer&qpvt=don+Miller+The+East+Lansing+Killer&mid=4DAA9EED0D5B5AC33E7D4DAA9EED0D5B5AC33E7D&&FORM=VRDGAR https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=7b0c9bd2c1b7fef57a5fcfe610a1c711051d0724996ea6d01bb04eafdfd97826JmltdHM9MTc1NDc4NDAwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=0f540131-a3fd-6405-359d-1499a28365db&psq=don+miller+i+survived+a+serial+killer+&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWV0di5jb20vc2hvd3MvaS1zdXJ2aXZlZC1hLXNlcmlhbC1raWxsZXIvc2Vhc29uLTEvZXBpc29kZS02&ntb=1

Aug 25, 202531 min

S8 Ep 18S8 E18 - F-Bomb - The Pirates of the Great Lakes

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Arrrg! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story by Todd Preston. Pirate music from Uppbeat: https://track.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Fall-good-folks%2Fa-seafaring-adventure/vZub/3oS-AQ/AQ/401720e9-6ebe-4434-832b-a94411502b49/4/ZRkk9P40Tg

Aug 22, 202518 min

S8 Ep 17S8 E17 - Round Robin

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I love this show with my besties! Time is running out, make sure to get your tickets to see us on September 13th, 2025 at the Amazing Awaken Haunt in Leslie, MI. Click below to get your tickets!! https://app.hauntpay.com/events/malic-in-the-mitten-live-a-michigan-true-crime-folklore-podcast

Aug 20, 202554 min

S8 Ep 16S8 E16 - The Ongoing Story of Dr. Crippen - Guilty or Innocent

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So, what do you think?? Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Rebecca Hiers. Original artwork by Todd Preston Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75454525/hawley_otto-crippen Otto find a grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69791126/charlotte_jane-crippen Charlotte, first wife, find a grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6826014/corrine-crippen Belle https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12233191/hawley_harvey-crippen Crippen https://archive.org/details/crippenchamberla00clar/page/n65/mode/2up?q=hawley+crippen Crippen family history book https://en.geneastar.org/genealogy/hawleyharveycrippenh/hawley-harvey-crippen Family tree/father merchant https://historiclondontours.com/tales-of-london/f/as-convincing-as-dr-crippens-defence-lawyer Trial/england https://app.the-tls.co.uk/210580/content.html England again-fake names. Maid https://branchcountyhistoricalsociety.org/2019/02/12/285/ Early life/picture of home he grew up in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeopathy https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/dr-hawley-harvey-crippen Left home at 16 https://thehawthornfiles.com/2025/04/02/the-curious-case-of-dr-crippen/ https://drangelabuckley.substack.com/p/the-hunt-for-dr-crippen Met over abortion https://historiamag.com/vulcana-the-strongwoman-history-forgot/ Kate Williams https://intothelimelight.org/tag/lil-hawthorne/ Lil hawthorn https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-notorious-case-of-dr-crippen/ https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/dr-hawley-harvey-crippen https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/us/iowa/ottumwa/ottumwa-daily-review/1910/08-01/page-1 Ottumwa news https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/nz/auckland/auckland/auckland-star/1910/08-22/page-5 New Zealand https://ia601306.us.archive.org/35/items/trialofhawleyhar00cripiala/trialofhawleyhar00cripiala.pdf Court case via book https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/was-dr-crippen-wrongly-executed-his-wifes-murder Sold confession https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethel_Le_Neve Ethel https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/aug/17/law.forensicscience Evidence http://news.msu.edu/media/documents/2011/01/3cda8882-265b-4282-9eba-a13d880f09a2.pdf DNA evidence https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-10802059 innocent?

Aug 18, 202546 min

S8 Ep 15S8 E15 - F-Bomb - The Dewey Lake Monster

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Just because it sounds like a duck, doesn't mean it's a duck. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Researched and written by Todd Preston. Sound Effects from Uppbeat: duck-quacking-smartsond-fx-1-00-00.mp3 / ba-dum-tss-drum-rimshot-om-fx-1-00-14.mp3

Aug 15, 202520 min

S8 Ep 14S8E14 - Round Robin

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Pop Quiz! Click below to get your tickets for our live show! https://app.hauntpay.com/events/malic-in-the-mitten-live-a-michigan-true-crime-folklore-podcast

Aug 13, 20251 min

S8 Ep 13S8 E13- Ammar Al-Yasari

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Deceit & adultery turned to into a brutal murder of a husband. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Tracy Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sources: https://chatgpt.com/c/68974949-9af0-832d-9b1f-28cf53acea9e https://thecinemaholic.com/ammar-al-yasari-murder-where-are-bdour-al-yasari-and-jacob-ficher-now/ https://play.hbomax.com/video/watch/20c3c2d6-f378-402c-ae60-6b38e0dbcea1/5aa08797-9abc-476a-a98c-894eb14fce69 https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Al-Yasari-back-in-court-seeking-pre-trial-rulings-568732541.html https://law.justia.com/cases/michigan/court-of-appeals-unpublished/2021/353478.html https://www.fox47news.com/news/local-news/wife-boyfriend-planned-holt-murder-days-in-advance https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/04/22/holt-woman-convicted-conspiracy-pre-meditated-murder-ax-killing-husband/7403682001/ https://dotcomstories.com/ammar-al-yasari-murder-bdour-al-yasari-jacob-ficher/ https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Ficher-sentenced-for-killing-girlfriends-husband--566808321.html https://nypost.com/2019/11/19/man-confesses-in-court-to-killing-girlfriends-husband-with-ax/

Aug 11, 202552 min

S8 Ep 12S8 E12 - F-Bomb - Old Presque Isle Lighthouse

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Locked up, and gone! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story by Todd Preston.

Aug 8, 202520 min

S8 Ep 11S8 E11 - Round Robin

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Good times and a lot of laughter!! Get you tickets for our live show at Awaken Haunted Attraction - September 13, 2025 - 4760 Churchill Road, Leslie, MI!! All 3 Shows LIVE!! https://app.hauntpay.com/events/malic-in-the-mitten-live-a-michigan-true-crime-folklore-podcast Echidna details! Watch this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VFb5HaAbXs

Aug 6, 202556 min

S8 Ep 10S8 E10 - Not Only Men Abuse - The Death of Todd Stermer

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One is never enough! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Rebecca Hiers. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Our live show is September 13th, 2025 at Awaken Haunt in Leslie, MI! Seating is limited, so don't hesitate!! https://app.hauntpay.com/events/malic-in-the-mitten-live-a-michigan-true-crime-folklore-podcast If you, or anybody you know, are a victim of domestic violence, there is help. If you are a victim, call 800-799-SAFE. (7233). You can go to WWW.Thehotline.org for online help and resources. Help is available in multiple languages. If you can not risk a phone call, or going online, text START to 88788. If you are in immediate danger, call 9 1 1. If you chose the online option, be sure to clear your browser afterwards. All contact is confidential. https://mcedsv.org Sources: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/case-documents/uploads/OPINIONS/FINAL/COA/20230316_C361326_42_361326.OPN.PDF Court docs appeals https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-6th-circuit/2065635.html Find law story https://www.courttv.com/news/mi-v-linda-stermer-battered-burned-murder-trial/ Daughters support affair 3 different ways https://law.justia.com/cases/michigan/court-of-appeals-unpublished/2011/297057-7.html Trial records appeal https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7952967/Woman-acquitted-murdering-husband-speaks-time.html Free after 9 years and appeal https://www.langelands.com/obituaries/Todd-Stermer?obId=38877657#:~:text=Also%20surviving%20are%205%20children,and%20several%20nieces%20and%20nephews. Todd obituary https://www.cbsnews.com/news/linda-stermer-husband-murder-todd-tells-her-side/ Debt https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lawrence,+MI+49064/@42.2337024,-86.1977812,69368m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x8817465866c439a1:0x6bbf9c767d3bc11a!8m2!3d42.219248!4d-86.0512418!16zL20vMHZyNno?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Lawrence michigan location https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/12-14013StermerOrder.pdf Court records for appeal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7DV3kx78N8 Silence your brother https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/lisa-stermer-convicted-again-murder-michigan/69-841f1ae4-3d5f-40dc-a6d3-577281e5138b You set him on fire https://www.google.com/search?q=how+much+does+it+cost+to+care+for+a+horse&oq=how+much+does+it+cost+to+care+for+a+horse&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgAEAAYgAQyBwgAEAAYgAQyBwgBEAAYgAQyBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgDEAAYgAQyBwgEEAAYgAQyBwgFEAAYgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyCAgHEAAYFhgeMggICBAAGBYYHjIICAkQABgWGB7SAQg2MDc4ajBqN6gCCLACAfEF_YycHyjNLAM&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Cost per horse https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2025/04/linda-stermer-was-angry-at-husband-2-days-before-fatal-fire-old-boyfriend-testifies.html Boyfriend https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2profile.aspx?mdocNumber=757152 Prison number https://www.pressreader.com/uk/new-uk/20250701/282531549396921?srsltid=AfmBOopJnjL6yq16xgbtlcszECtJZFt0n9YAyJMtYQrF5QgmHDkiaB70 Trucking company https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2025/04/sons-testify-against-mother-prosecution-rests-after-30-witnesses-in-linda-stermer-retrial.html She was my mother.

Aug 4, 202529 min

S8 Ep 9S8 E9 F-Bomb = Legends of the Deep

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You just never know what's under the water. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Todd Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sources: www.legendsofnativemaerica.com

Aug 1, 202520 min

S8 Ep 8S8 E8 - Round Robin

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Farewell Ozzy & Hulk Hogan, and hello underwear!! Sources: Sound Effects from uppbeat: Robin birdsong in springtime by Ivo Vicic. ba-da-tss-drum-rimshot-om-fx-1-00-14.mp3, boom-deep-distant-joshua-chivers-1-00-04.mp3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulk_Hogan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzy_Osbourne https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/golfer-dies-after-being-struck-by-lightning-while-playing-on-course-in-new-jersey/ar-AA1IIPJZ?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Jul 30, 202545 min

S8 Ep 7S8 E7 - Who was John Burns - Unsolved Mystery to the Rescue!

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This guy was a slickster!! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sources: https://aadl.org/aa_news_19701120_p3-murder_suspect Photo of John Burns https://www.facebook.com/groups/1282668961809379/posts/2977122252364033/ Facebook house https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133468566/eleanor-farver Eleanor find a grave https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-1987-false-teeth-hint/67444745/ Detroit Free Press living in barn https://www.proquest.com/hnpdetroitfreepressshell/docview/1819964094/4883A7A6EE2747CDPQ/1?accountid=12091&sourcetype=Historical%20Newspapers Death notice https://www.proquest.com/hnpdetroitfreepressshell/docview/1822675083/4883A7A6EE2747CDPQ/3?accountid=12091&sourcetype=Historical%20Newspapers He is still missing. I am still waiting https://aadl.org/aa_news_19880108_pa2-killer_dies_before_sentencing Wilford Cashman dies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Lyon,_Michigan South Lyon https://aadl.org/aa_news_19830620_pa3-he_had_a_name?mobile-app=true&theme=dark Quiet and unremarkable https://www.proquest.com/hnpdetroitfreepressshell/pagelevelimagepdf/1822674553/pagelevelImagePDF/4883A7A6EE2747CDPQ/1?t:lb=t&accountid=12091&sourcetype=Historical%20Newspapers Once in the stomach, twice in the head https://www.proquest.com/hnpdetroitfreepressshell/docview/1822790585/4883A7A6EE2747CDPQ/11?accountid=12091&sourcetype=Newspapers PA jail https://infoweb-newsbank-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/apps/news/document-view?p=AMNEWS&t=decade%3A1970%211970%2B-%2B1979&sort=YMD_date%3AD&hide_duplicates=0&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=20&val-base-0=eleanor%20farver%20murder&docref=image/v2%3A124AC00F04CB9A3C%40EANX-NB-17108E0742F9B123%402440986-16F5D78DD4410744%4023-16F5D78DD4410744%40 Sent letter to wife https://www.newspapers.com/article/altoona-tribune/68447042/ Pa charges https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200854100/naomi-vita Naomi Dodson https://aadl.org/aa_news_19870818-17-year-old_murder_case_to_be_tried Witnesses to murder https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/57626727/?match=1&terms=wilford%20cashman&pqsid=woIMJ4lDaLn0pXzGfFcStg%3A29728%3A452187761 Pa charges https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press/85089196/ Prisoner number PA https://aadl.org/aa_news_19870603_pa3-old_and_tired_suspect_arraigned I want to plead guilty

Jul 28, 202536 min

S8 Ep 6S8 E6 -F-Bomb - Munchkin Land

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It's not the one you were thinking, this I promise. Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Todd Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sources: Sound effects from Uppbeat: Children-laughing-excitedly-smartsound-fx-1-00-02.mp3 & creepty-little-girl-singing-na-na-na-tomas-herudek-1-00-10.mp3 http://99wfmk.com/haunted-michigan-the-child-ghosts-of -miunchkin-land-cemetery/ http://vocal.media/horror/munchkin-land-michigan

Jul 25, 202515 min

S8 Ep 5S8 E5 - Round Robin

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Round and round we go, RIP Trappa. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sound Effects from uppbeat: Robin birdsong in springtime by Ivo Vicic. ba-da-tss-drum-rimshot-om-fx-1-00-14.mp3, boom-deep-distant-joshua-chivers-1-00-04.mp3

Jul 23, 202544 min

S8 Ep 4S8 E4 - The Nortorious Purple Gang

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They were uneducated, young, and absolutely brutal! Theme music written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Angela Hoefler. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sources: https://www.crimelibrary.org/gangsters_outlaws/gang/purple/6.html https://www.facebook.com/detroithistory/posts/the-purple-gang-1930s/1009493394545456/ https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&sca_esv=973c07562d464363&hl=en-us&q=Purple+Gang+hideouts+Michigan&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBvLaGzY2NAxVW_8kDHYfLNgQQ1QJ6BAhyEAE&biw=834&bih=1070&dpr=2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Purple_Gang

Jul 21, 20251 min

S8 Ep 3S8 E3 - The Horrible Hag

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Beware of the back bedroom! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Todd Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston

Jul 18, 202520 min

S8 Ep 2S8 E2 - Round Robin

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From Mary Lou Retten to Ozzy, yup we talk about it all! Sound Effects from Uppbeat: robin-birdson-in-springtime-ivo-vicic-1-01-39.mp3 Original artwork by Todd Preston.

Jul 16, 202541 min

S8 Ep 1S8 E1 - Leon Angelini & Benny Evangelista - More Questions Than Answers

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This is one twisted tale of who did it! Bottom line is WHO KNOWS! Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Rebecca Hiers. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sources: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/evangelista Background https://husheduphistory.com/post/728229027017588736/mystic-murder-and-mystery-the-detroit-tragedy More background https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3575846,-83.0398355,3a,75y,67.33h,70.76t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sujrB3KtgtkxxHyngoRqLkw!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D19.24019272943069%26panoid%3DujrB3KtgtkxxHyngoRqLkw%26yaw%3D67.32648748065736!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYzMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Google maps of the site. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95008079/bennie-evangelista Find a grave https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Evangelista-116 Family tree https://www.reddit.com/r/oldschoolcreepy/comments/o3xrsz/police_in_1929_removing_papierm%C3%A2ch%C3%A9_gods_from_the/ Removing things from basement-photos https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EvvaEtHWYAQrXQQ.jpg Things https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/evangelista-murder/24942/ Leon https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-journal/80088498/ Leons murders https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200895312/anfergi-angelini The twins https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/559640813/?match=1&terms=aurelio%20Angelini%20&pqsid=huLHSS4DAbdeGJNDAYcaDw%3A20327%3A1199839186 Leons trial https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/559766637/?match=1&terms=aurelio%20Angelini%20&pqsid=huLHSS4DAbdeGJNDAYcaDw%3A20327%3A1199839186 Leon trial again https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/34282977/?match=1&terms=bennie%20evangelista&pqsid=huLHSS4DAbdeGJNDAYcaDw%3A3573207%3A1254993846 No drugs https://access-newspaperarchive-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/us/texas/lubbock/avalanche-journal/1929/07-07/page-1 Suicide https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/details/G9VM-4FS Religious trances. https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/evangelista-murder/24942/ Signs in window https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Oldest_History_of_the_World_Discover/m0eV48XEEqwC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=inauthor:%22Benjamin+Evangelist%22&printsec=frontcover Book You have to read a part of this. You have too. This gave me weird dreams. https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/evangelista-murder/24942/ Synapsis https://husheduphistory.com/post/728229027017588736/mystic-murder-and-mystery-the-detroit-tragedy Synapsis https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/victims-of-hex-murder-are-laid-to-rest-detroit-michigan-news-photo/514963248 Funeral pictures https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/detroit-in-maniac-slays-family-of-six-the-entire-police-news-photo/515456672?adppopup=true More funeral pictures https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/the-gory-20s/ Article https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/evangelista Article https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DCD9-W45?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3ANQMD-4D3&action=view&lang=en&groupId= Marriage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hand_(extortion) The black hand https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Saint+Aubin+St,+Michigan/Mt.+Olivet+Cemetery,+Van+Dyke+Avenue,+Detroit,+MI/@42.4040455,-83.0628807,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x8824d25cba7791db:0x99dd886ac1d6f325!2m2!1d-83.0603753!2d42.3881402!1m5!1m1!1s0x8824d162e3d001af:0x71b810efe29bc821!2m2!1d-83.0226274!2d42.4198911?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYzMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Map cemetery to home https://www.storiesofthesupernatural.info/strangerthanfiction/the-detroit-ax-murder Making dinner https://www.kevenmcqueenstories.com/archive Left handed/maybe innocent/did bennie kill leons family https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/the-gory-20s/ Story https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/557487128/?match=1&terms=aurelius%20angelino&pqsid=V2P9xk4Y4kUpjOlN_dif5A%3A24121%3A248669517 House blowing up https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/48084019/?match=1&terms=aurelius%20angelino&pqsid=V2P9xk4Y4kUpjOlN_dif5A%3A24121%3A248669517 Fingerprints of benny at leons https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/559637861/?match=1&terms=aurelius%20angelino&pqsid=V2P9xk4Y4kUpjOlN_dif5A%3A24121%3A248669517 Liver https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/559637861/?match=1&terms=aurelius%20angelino&pqsid=V2P9xk4Y4kUpjOlN_dif5A%3A24121%3A248669517 Accident and travel plans https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/557217325/?match=1&terms=aurelius%20angelino&pqsid=V2P9xk4Y4kUpjOlN_dif5A%3A3153390%3A721410213 Birthday https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/557217404/?match=1&terms=aurelius%20angelino&pqsid=V2P9xk4Y4kUpjOlN_dif5A%3A3153390%3A721410213 Friendly guy https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/557217661/?match=1&terms=aurelius%20angelino&pqsid=V2P9xk4Y4kUpjOlN_dif5A%3A3153390%3A721410213 Restaurant https://newscomwc.ne

Jul 14, 202537 min

S7 Ep 30S7 E30 - F-Bomb - The Battle of the Michigan Wolves

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Three very powerful wolf legends of lore, all ready to battle for dominance. Who will win? Theme song written and recorded by Alan hunt. Story by Todd Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sound effects from Uppbeat: wind-howling-softly-in-vast-space-smartsound-fx-1-01-34.mps / Blood-curdling-creature-screaming-jam-fx-2-2-00-04.mp3 / zombie-heavy-walking-growling-dan-barracuda-1-00-12.mp3 / alien-monster-growling-slowly-gfx-sounds-2-2-00-06.mp3 / wolf-attack-growls-jeff-kaale-1-00-04.mp3 / monster-attack-snarl-gfx-sounds-1-00-02.mp3 / demon-growling-death-epic-stook-media-1-00-02.mp3 / large-beast-eating-flesh-gfx-sounds-1-1-00-04.mp3 / monster-attack-growl-gfx-sounds-1-1-00-03.mp3 / demonic-monster-rora-smartsound-fx-1-001-09.mp3

Jul 11, 202517 min

S7 Ep 29S7 E29 - Round Robin

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Here we go!

Jul 9, 202552 min

S7 Ep 28S7 E28 - Dr. Murad Jacob Kevorkian - AKA Dr. Death

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Sit back and really listen, what are your thoughts? Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Angela Hoefler. Sources https://youtu.be/J_EKwSXOsVE?si=tRIwYQrmpFqpTlcE https://youtu.be/BiZKY6FSfwA?si=zFwIonjJcpcvctkB https://youtu.be/M3JK8ckTqcg?si=ieGbzzVJO5Puh6r3 https://youtu.be/OJsbefxfVsg?si=YbqbFTKYi8A9N5SL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kevorkian https://deathwithdignity.org/states/

Jul 7, 20251 min

S7 Ep 27S7 E27 - F-Bomb - The Blue Man of Lake Forest Cemetery

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Ahhh beautiful Grand Haven, guarded by the Rev. Happy 4th everyone!! Music written and recorded by Alan Hunt. Story researched and written by Todd Preston. Original artwork by Todd Preston. Sound effects from Uppbeat: star-spangled-banner-low-guitar-solo-dan-barracuda-long-1-00-46.mp3 and firework-pops-cracks-whistles-fascinatedsound-3-00-32.mp3

Jul 4, 202518 min