Midwest Malice

Surveillance footage. A suspicious vehicle. A month-long search. Mollie Tibbetts’ disappearance gripped the country—and led investigators to a cornfield and a killer hiding in plain sight. Tune in for a story of digital...

James Brinker had a long history of violence. The system knew. The neighborhood saw. And still, Marie Brinker ended up dead. This episode investigates the warning signs, the legal failures, and the aftermath of a crime...

He vanished without warning. His mother was battling addiction. His home life was troubled. And when Xavior Harrelson’s body was found, the silence only deepened. Tune in for a story of missed signs, lingering...

<p>He wore the uniform. He swore the oath. But behind the badge, corruption festered. This episode explores how one rogue officer framed innocent people—destroying lives while the system looked the other way. Listen now...

<p>It started with a $38 million embezzlement. Then came whispers of abuse, elite connections, and a plane crash that killed the lead investigator. The Franklin Scandal remains one of the most controversial and...

<p>Jessica Heeringa was working the night shift at a Michigan gas station when she vanished without a trace. Her purse, jacket, and car were left behind—but she was gone. Listen now to uncover the clues, the manhunt...

<p>Frankie Baker was acquitted of murder. But her trial was just the beginning. Her story became a national obsession, spawning songs, plays, and films that twisted her life into folklore. Tune in for a story about...

<p>No forced entry. No robbery. Just a violent crime and a trail of circumstantial evidence. Curtis Forbes thought he’d gotten away with murder—until a phone call reopened the case and exposed the truth. Press play to...

<p>Four girls. One victim. And a crime so horrific it stunned the nation. The murder of Shanda Sharer wasn’t just senseless—it was orchestrated, prolonged, and deeply personal. Press play to examine the motives, the...

<p>A missing woman. A fake Facebook account. And a pair of severed legs found in the trash. Candice Taylor’s murder remains unsolved—but someone out there knows what happened. Press play to explore the evidence, the...

<p>Thirty people gathered for a routine city council meeting. Within minutes, six were dead—including the mayor, two council members, and two police officers. The Kirkwood City Hall tragedy left behind grief, confusion...

<p>Security cameras caught him entering the bar. They never caught him leaving. For nearly two decades, Brian Shaffer’s case has defied logic and fueled speculation—from foul play to voluntary escape. Press play to...

<p>It was supposed to be a routine prisoner transfer. Instead, Union Station became a war zone. The Kansas City Massacre left five dead and forced the FBI to evolve overnight. Tune in for a story where bullets...

<p>A preacher confessed. A politician had motive. But no one was ever convicted. The Villisca Axe Murders left a town shaken and a case frozen in time. Press play to examine the suspects, the secrets, and the house that...

<p>Skidmore knew Ken McElroy’s crimes. They also knew the system wouldn’t stop him. So one day, the town did. Press play to explore the killing that left a man dead, a town silent, and a nation asking what justice...