true crime
Hosted by Casie and Shannon · true crime · EN-US
A weekly podcast of all things true crime, paranormal and unexplained in the Heartland of the United States
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Signup to Generate a PitchHeartland Darkland is hosted by Casie and Shannon. The show has published 124 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 121: Farewell For Now- Omaha, NE" (12 March 2025, 26 minutes), "Episode 120: You Can Check Out Anytime You Like, But You Can Never Leave- Mackinac Island, MI" (26 February 2025, 30 minutes), and "Episode 119: Keep Your Friends Close- Springfield, MO" (19 February 2025, 61 minutes).
Heartland Darkland publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 124 episodes.
Booking probability for Heartland Darkland is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Heartland Darkland requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Heartland Darkland's contact route on record: verified email.
Casie and Shannon hosts Heartland Darkland, a true crime podcast with 124 episodes published.
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Episode #121
This week, Casie and Shannon give a few updates on cases from Nebraska and Kansas that they had mentioned in past episodes when they hit the headline. As well as making the announcement that they are taking a break from...
Episode #120
This week, Casie takes us to Mackinac Island, which itself is said to be one of the most haunted places in Michigan, but more specifically she talks about Mission Point Resort, which Ghost Hunters covered in an episode...
This week, Shannon takes us back to the late 80s, and tells us about Wilma Plaster, a sweet widow who was just looking for friendship, and unfortunately found Shirley Jo Phillips instead, **Episode Sources** Snapped...
This week, Casie tells us about the case of a young woman named Tonya Hughes, who’d been left on the side of the road after a hit and run. It seems like a simple case, however, it’s anything but that. Over the course of...
Episode #117
This week, we are back in Nebraska circa 2001. Shannon tells us about the abduction and bravery of Anne Sluti, who was only 17 when she was taken from the mall parking lot in broad daylight. **Episode Sources** Taken in...
This week, Casie takes us back to 1980. She tells us about the abduction of Mary Stauffer, along with her young daughter, Beth, and the unlikely connection to their abductor. **Episode Sources** Your Worst Nightmare...
This week, Shannon tells us about a heartbreaking case from South Dakota. Unfortunately, there is very little information, but she felt it was important to share. **Products Mentioned**...
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For this bonus episode, Shannon will be covering the Christmas Slayings of Dayton OH and Casie will be telling us a little about some Yule Icelandic Folklore. Dayton, OH **Episode Sources** The Christmas Killings: 40...
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This week, Casie takes us to two different, out of the way, places in North Dakota which houses two vary different structures. **Episode Sources** Ghost Adventures- S16 E12 on Max...
This week, Shannon tells us about a case with several different twists and turns. It’s the disappearance of Katrina Smith. **Episode Sources** 20/20 S46 EP4 - Death Vow 800.799.SAFE text START to 88788 **Products...
After taking some time off for mental health. Casie and Shannon are back. This week, Casie tells us about a lesser known case from rural Iowa in the early 60s **Episode Sources**...
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For our final episode of Official Spooky Season, Shannon tells us about the real life murders that inspired Kevin Williamson to write the iconic 90s horror movie, Scream. **Episode Sources** First Blood - S1 EP 3...
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BONUS!!!! Casie & Shannon chat with another local, Beaufield Berry, who’s part of the Benson Theater. They talk about Benson’s upcoming show, the theater and it’s place in the community and then on to personal...
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This week, Casie takes tells us about the real life events that inspired the new Netflix movie, The Deliverance. **Episode Sources** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammons_haunting_case...
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BONUS!!!! Casie & Shannon get to chat with local theater director, Daena Schweiger about the upcoming musical Lizzie at the local theater, the Shelterbelt, which just reopened after several years! **Episode Sources**...
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This week, Shannon takes us out of the Heartland and to Massachusetts to talk about the infamous Lizzie Borden. If you listen to the bonus episode after this one, you’ll understand why she deviated from out normal...
Episode #108
This week, Casie takes us to Norfolk, NE, where 22 years ago, one of deadliest bank robberies of the time took place. **Episode Sources**...
This week Shannon takes us to Wisconsin. where a woman meets a man named Jovan Collier. They seem to have an instant connection and things movie quickly from there. Unfortunately, Jovan isn’t who he appears to be and...
This week, Casie takes us to a small town in Ohio, where one Sunday morning, a day that is supposed to be all about celebration, turns into a day of tragedies. **Episode Sources** https://vimeo.com/166224447 Killer...
This week, Casie takes us to a small town in Ohio, where one Sunday morning, a day that is supposed to be all about celebration, turns into a day of tragedies. **Episode Sources** https://vimeo.com/166224447 Killer...
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