Heartland Darkland

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 in 2011.**Episode Sources**Ghost Hunters Season 7 ep 6 Amazon Primehttps://www.mackinacisland.org/blog/post/a-look-at-mackinac-island-history-through-the-centuries/https://hauntedus.com/michigan/mission-point-resort/**Products Mentioned**https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15https://bookoutlet.com/**Patreon**https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland**Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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 - S29 EP14**Products Mentioned**Personal Defense Alarm for Women's Safety | She's BirdiePromo Code: DARKHEARTS15Browse Discounted Books Online - Book Outlet **Patreon**Get more from Heartland / Darkland on Patreon **Find Us at these links**https://www.hldlpodcast.com/Heartland Darkland PodcastInstagram (@heartland.darklandpodcast)heartlanddarklandpodcast on TikTokHeartland Darkland

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 decades this story gets even more unbelievable and tragic.**Episode Sources**Girl in the Picture- Netflix**Products Mentioned**https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15https://bookoutlet.com/**Patreon**https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland**Find Us at these links**https://www.hldlpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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 Broad Daylight - LMN 2009 **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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- S2E9 on Discovery+ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ming_Sen_Shiue https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/mary-stauffer-kidnapping-and-torture **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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 hours to Justice: Black and White by the Dayton Police History Foundation and co authored by Stephen C Grismer, Judith M Monseu and Dennis A Murphy. **Products Mentioned** Personal Defense Alarm for Women's Safety | She's Birdie Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 Browse Discounted Books Online - Book Outlet   **Patreon** Get more from Heartland / Darkland on Patreon   **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ Heartland Darkland Podcast Instagram (@heartland.darklandpodcast) heartlanddarklandpodcast on TikTok Heartland Darkland

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 https://www.history.nd.gov/archives/stateagencies/sanhaven.html https://ghostsofnorthdakota.com/2014/01/23/inside-san-haven-sanatorium/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_R._Mickelsen_Safeguard_Complex https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/nekoma-pyramid-north-dakota/ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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 Mentioned** Personal Defense Alarm for Women's Safety | She's Birdie Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 Browse Discounted Books Online - Book Outlet   **Patreon** Get more from Heartland / Darkland on Patreon   **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ Heartland Darkland Podcast Instagram (@heartland.darklandpodcast) National Domestic Violence Hotline

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** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gayno_Smith https://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1962/di1962-09-14.pdf   **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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 - Prime/Apple TV Murder Made Me Famous - S6 EP 6 - Peacock Discovery+ “Scream: The True Story” - follows paranormal investigators Steve Shippy and Cindy Kaza as they try to investigate the demon that the killer claimed was possessing him   **Products Mentioned** Personal Defense Alarm for Women's Safety | She's Birdie Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 Browse Discounted Books Online - Book Outlet   **Patreon** Get more from Heartland / Darkland on Patreon   **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ Heartland Darkland Podcast Instagram (@heartland.darklandpodcast) heartlanddarklandpodcast on TikTok Heartland Darkland

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 paranormal experiences! **Episode Sources** https://bensontheatre.org/tickets-and-events/ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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 https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/01/25/the-disposession-of-latoya-ammons/4892553/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2024/08/31/the-horrifying-true-story-behind-netflixs-the-deliverance-what-happened-to-latoya-ammons/ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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** https://www.shelterbelt.org/ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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 routine for this week. **Episode Sources** https://lizzie-borden.com/ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

This week, Casie takes us to Norfolk, NE, where 22 years ago, one of deadliest bank robberies of the time took place. **Episode Sources** https://www.dailynebraskan.com/five-dead-after-bank-robbery-in-norfolk/article_b388e2fc-9ff9-52e2-a5dd-e829644f1208.html https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-supreme-court-nebraska-norfolk-executions-crime-837a12e797ee4a3186744eb712a90744 https://norfolkdailynews.com/news/remembering-the-lives-lost-in-the-2002-u-s-bank-murders/article_75840a24-3dab-11ed-8867-674f8e258b0f.html https://norfolkdailynews.com/news/mother-upset-charges-will-never-be-brought-against-sons-killers/article_800f0ce9-1ab5-5fdc-81f1-54be901bb4cd.html https://norfolkdailynews.com/news/body-found-in-shallow-grave/article_dc5c12e6-13bc-5cbf-9b4a-667b2e3c8810.html **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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 love story doesn't have a happily ever after **Episode Sources** https://abcnews.go.com/2020/TheLaw/teen-killers-secret-25-years-ago-murdered-family/story?id=12123695 I Dated A Psycho S1 Ep 1- Hulu **Products Mentioned** Personal Defense Alarm for Women's Safety | She's Birdie Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 Browse Discounted Books Online - Book Outlet **Patreon** Get more from Heartland / Darkland on Patreon **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ Heartland Darkland Podcast Instagram (@heartland.darklandpodcast) heartlanddarklandpodcast on TikTok Heartland Darkland

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 Kids- S3 E2: A&E Crime Central https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2008/05/29/former-detective-sentenced-for-endangering/23541219007/ https://www.foxnews.com/story/teens-family-had-problems-before-shootings **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

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 Kids- S3 E2: A&E Crime Central https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2008/05/29/former-detective-sentenced-for-endangering/23541219007/ https://www.foxnews.com/story/teens-family-had-problems-before-shootings **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

This week, Shannon's case is eerily similar to Casie's from last week. It takes place in Arkansas City, KS. Another young college student, Jodi Sanderholm, seemingly disappears, but her friend's and family know this is out of the norm for her and immediately jump into action. **Episode Sources** ‌https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/ https://www.thehotline.org/resources/stalking-safety-planning/ How I caught my killer S2EP9 - They'd Never Find the Body **Products Mentioned** ‌Personal Defense Alarm for Women's Safety | She's Birdie Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 Browse Discounted Books Online - Book Outlet **Patreon** Get more from Heartland / Darkland on Patreon **Find Us at these links** ‌ https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ Heartland Darkland Podcast Instagram (@heartland.darklandpodcast) heartlanddarklandpodcast on TikTok Heartland Darkland

This week, Shannon's case is eerily similar to Casie's from last week. It takes place in Arkansas City, KS. Another young college student, Jodi Sanderholm, seemingly disappears, but her friend's and family know this is out of the norm for her and immediately jump into action. **Episode Sources** ‌https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/ https://www.thehotline.org/resources/stalking-safety-planning/ How I caught my killer S2EP9 - They'd Never Find the Body **Products Mentioned** ‌Personal Defense Alarm for Women's Safety | She's Birdie Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 Browse Discounted Books Online - Book Outlet **Patreon** Get more from Heartland / Darkland on Patreon **Find Us at these links** ‌ https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ Heartland Darkland Podcast Instagram (@heartland.darklandpodcast) heartlanddarklandpodcast on TikTok Heartland Darkland

After a bit of a summer break, Casie and Shannon are back with a new episode. This week, Casie is taking us to Bloomington, IN and telling us about the disappearance of a young college student, Jill Behrman. **Episode Sources** ⁠https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Jill_Behrman⁠ ⁠https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141996685/jill_kristen-behrman⁠ ⁠https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2019/10/02/jill-behrmans-death-and-john-myers-conviction-what-we-know/3838942002/⁠ ⁠https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2019/10/01/timeline-jill-behrman-murder-case-bloomington-indiana-university-john-myers/3830209002/⁠ ⁠https://bloomingtonian.com/2023/10/19/iu-student-jill-behrmans-killer-to-remain-incarcerated-after-indiana-attorney-generals-team-wins-in-federal-court/⁠ **Products Mentioned** ⁠https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430⁠ Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** ⁠https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland⁠ **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

After a bit of a summer break, Casie and Shannon are back with a new episode. This week, Casie is taking us to Bloomington, IN and telling us about the disappearance of a young college student, Jill Behrman. **Episode Sources** https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Jill_Behrman https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141996685/jill_kristen-behrman https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2019/10/02/jill-behrmans-death-and-john-myers-conviction-what-we-know/3838942002/ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2019/10/01/timeline-jill-behrman-murder-case-bloomington-indiana-university-john-myers/3830209002/ https://bloomingtonian.com/2023/10/19/iu-student-jill-behrmans-killer-to-remain-incarcerated-after-indiana-attorney-generals-team-wins-in-federal-court/ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast *https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandDarklandPodcast

For our final episode before we go on a summer hiatus, Shannon tells us about Sherrill Levitt, Suzie Streeter and Stacy McCall, three women who went missing from Springfield MO in June of 1992 and have yet to be found.  **Episode Sources** For Tips Call Springfield Police at 417-864-1751 or report anonymous tips at tips/fbi.gov   Disappeared- S3E10- on Max **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Casie tells us about a case involving famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright and the home, Taliesin, that he built for his mistress, Martha 'Mamah" Bothwick.  **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast  

This week, Shannon talks to us about the case of Chester Poage, who was staying with his mom and sister in Spearfish, SD, where he met and became friends with three young men.  **Episode Sources** Murder Among Friends- S1Ep9 Amazon Prime **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, for the 100th episode, we've decided to change things up a little and not do cases that were in the Heartland, but ones that interested us.  This week, Casie is taking us to Point Pleasant, WV to tell us about the origins of the cryptid, Mothman.   **Episode Sources** https://www.mothmanmuseum.com/   https://archive.org/details/johnkeelthemothmanprophecies.atruestorybookzz.org/page/n5/mode/2up   Mothman of Point Pleasant Amazon Prime **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, as we approach the 100th episode, we've decided to change things up a little and not do cases that were in the Heartland, but ones that interested us.  This week, Shannon takes us to Maryland and covers the attack of two Lululemon employees, Jayna Murray and Brittany Norwood, which resulted in the death of Jayna.  **Episode Sources** The Yoga Store Murder: The Shocking True Account of the Lululemon Athletica Killing by Dan Morse **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Casie takes us to Mason City, IA and discusses the kidnapping of local news woman, Jodi Huisentruit, who's been missing for almost 29 years now.  **Episode Sources** 20/20- S44 E13 For Tips on Jodi Huisentruit: Mason City Police Department at (641) 421-3636 Email DCI Special Agent Ryan Herman at rherman@dps.state.ia.us FindJodi.com anonymous tip line at (641) 999-1109   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Shannon tells us about the disappearance of Lauren Spierer and the little information that the public has surrounding her case still today. **Episode Sources** If you have any info you can contact:   Bloomington Police- 812-339-4477 or email helpfindlauren@gmail.com   Indiana Univ. Police- 812-855-4111   Beau Dietl & Associates- PI Michael Ciravolo 212-557-334 or email at mike@investigations.com   Anonymous tips can be mailed to  Find Lauren P.O. Box 1226 Bloomington, IN 47402   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast  

This week, Casie changes it up a little bit, talking about the issue of bullying among teens today and two ongoing cases that were the results of bullying. The first being the case of Nex Benedict, a trans teen from OK, who tragically lost their life. The second about Kaylee Gains from St. Louis MO who was put into the ICU after a fight caused by bullying. The question is, was Kaylee the bully or the bullied?   Resources for help with Bullying or Suicide:   Text or call : 988 Suicide and Bullying   Text the Crisis Text Line at 741741 and text HOME   **Episode Sources** https://nces.ed.gov/whatsnew/press_releases/1_17_2024.asp   https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/stats.asp   https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/bullyingresearch/fastfact.html   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPChAQw7rrM   https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/facts-about-lgbtq-youth-suicide/ **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, we head to Grand Forks ND, where Shannon tells us about the abduction of Dru Sjodin.   **Episode Sources** 20/20 S47E14   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Casie tells us about the Hairy Man. A local legend from the small town of Verges in MN.    **Episode Sources** Haunted Highway- S1E1 Amazon Prime (purchase)   https://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/progress/the-hairy-man-vergas-legend-lives-on-in-local-folklore/article_6205508c-78ab-11eb-89f9-afbcfe8930db.html   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Shannon brings us a hometown case. The murder of Jessyka Nelson, killed by someone she and her family would have least suspected.  **Episode Sources** Dateline- S27 E28- Peacock   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast  

This week, Casie takes us to Carbondale IL and tells us about the murder of Deborah Sheppard. About how her case went cold for 25 years and then ultimately ended up helping to lead police to solving multiple other cold cases.  **Episode Sources** Cold Case Files- S2E5- Netflix  Killer Profile- S1E7- Amazon Prime w A&E   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Shannon tells us about Susan and John Hamilton. A seemingly happy married couple, who's Valentine's Day goes horribly wrong.  **Episode Sources**   American Monster S3 Ep7- Discovery+   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, in preparation for our event with After the Credits Podcast and the band Whitmore, Casie is discussing the history of the event site, Malvern Manor, and some of the things people have been said to have witnessed.  **Episode Sources** Suicide Help and Life line- text or call 988 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-the-credits/id1569968810 Paranormal Lockdown S2E9- DIscovery+   https://malvernmanor.weebly.com/   https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47649370/inez-may-gibson Malvern Manor Event Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martyrs-lights-cameraapparition-tickets-760809831687?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwAR3C7oU_xQptZvVa3F8MJS1PxtkCdou6jdPYvpr53UDDu31t_B0_K3uX6dA   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Shannon takes us to Michigan and tells us about a wonderful young woman named Ashley Young, who always saw the best in everyone. Unfortunately. she tried to see the good in someone who just didn't have any.  Malvern Manor Event Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martyrs-lights-cameraapparition-tickets-760809831687?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwAR3C7oU_xQptZvVa3F8MJS1PxtkCdou6jdPYvpr53UDDu31t_B0_K3uX6dA   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Casie takes us to Skidmore MO, where, in 1981, Ken McElroy was gunned down in his truck, in front of a town full of people. So how come no one stepped forward as a witness?   **Episode Sources** 60 Mins-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Ywbslf2Fo   https://allthatsinteresting.com/ken-mcelroy   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_McElroy Malvern Manor Event Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martyrs-lights-cameraapparition-tickets-760809831687?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwAR3C7oU_xQptZvVa3F8MJS1PxtkCdou6jdPYvpr53UDDu31t_B0_K3uX6dA   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Shannon tells us about the abduction and murder of Sierah Joughin. However, when her killer is found, it turns out she might not have been the only one.     **Episode Sources** 20/20 S47 E6 She was Almost Home   Melvern Manor Event Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martyrs-lights-cameraapparition-tickets-760809831687?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwAR3APNJk_I08bFhxyIN8gGmKkAig_GHeSsvh_qsZoZoD9MIVXDB73XQcDjE   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Casie talks about something near and dear to her heart. Now while it's something that's more well known in other places, Nebraska has it's fair share of stories...   **Episode Sources**   https://nebraskarules.tripod.com/id30.html   https://flatwaterfreepress.org/capturing-the-creature-confusing-sightings-unanswered-questions-once-terrified-small-nebraska-town/   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot   https://www.bfro.net/GDB/state_listing.asp?state=ne   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q60mSMmhTZU   https://nebraskabigfootmuseum.com/ **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast  

This week, in Oklahoma, Shannon tells us a story that reminds us why we aren't as trusting about opening the doors these days. The Douglass household was a kind and generous family, who always opened their doors to those in need. Unfortunately, one such time led to a home invasion with tragic results. **Episode Sources** The Amendment- Amazon Prime Dateline: Unforgettable- The Haunting-S2. E33- Peacock   **Products Mentioned**   https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15   https://bookoutlet.com/   **Patreon**   https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland   **Find Us at these links**   * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Casie takes us back to Wisconsin, 1977, and tells us the story of a love triangle with a woman named Barbara Hoffman at the center of it. She was a former biochemist major, turned sex worker, turned insurance clerk. The story just takes more twists from there.   **Episode Sources** Once Upon a Crime- Episode 25 **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Shannon covers the MMIW case of Victoria "Vicky" Eagleman, who went missing in the summer of 2006. Her body was found several weeks later, but no suspect has been brought forward.   **Episode Sources** https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-mmiw-family-with-housing Any information contact FBI Pierre Office at 605-224-8971   **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, in honor of Indigenous Peoples month, Casie highlights the case of Nangonhs Massey, who was tragically murdered in her own apartment in Nov 2020.   **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

After a brief break, the ladies are back! This week, Shannon takes us to Iowa and tells us about Amy Mullis, who's husband claimed she fell backwards onto a corn rake and died. But was it just a freak accident or intentional homicide?   **Episode Sources** Killer Cases- S1E10 Murder in the Barnyard- Hulu 48 hours- S34E11- the Corn Rake Murder- Paramount+ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Casie tell us about the tragic murder of Joel Lovelian while he was out celebrating Halloween weekend with his fiancé. **Episode Sources** Dateline- Season 22 ep6- Peacock **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Shannon takes us to Sutherland Ne and tells us about the unexpected murder of an entire family and the man who did it for seemingly no reason.   **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Casie looked into the legends of Missouri and came across a well-known Urban Legend with an unexpected fact attached to it. This led her down a bit of a rabbit hole.   **Episode Sources** https://medium.com/@nikyoung/the-real-life-urban-legend-story-of-the-body-under-the-mattress-15398c95509e https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/corpse-found-under-memphis-tenn-motel-bed-where-couple-slept/ **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

It's officially the start of Spooky Season! So today, Shannon takes us to Kansas and tells us about the Sallie House, to start us off!   **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast

This week, Casie is once again taking us back a bit. This time to tell us about the tragic case of Sylvia Likens, who was tortured and abused by her caregiver in Indiana.   Abuse Hotline: 800-799-7233 Text START to 88788   **Products Mentioned** https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=6771039.9b0430 Promo Code: DARKHEARTS15 https://bookoutlet.com/ **Patreon** https://patreon.com/Heartland_Darkland **Find Us at these links** * https://www.hldlpodcast.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/heartlanddarklandpodcast/ * https://www.instagram.com/heartland.darklandpodcast/ * https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlanddarklandpodcast