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A true crime podcast from Iowa that will cover lesser-known stories of murder, mayhem, and other tragedies. Who knows? We may even tell you a story from your own hometown.

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    • Dec 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Ep. 39: Idaho Murders Update + Short Cainan Hardenburg Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 24:39


    Just a little Idaho Murders update from Ashley, & then Sarah recounts a recent story of a very lucky toddler from Wisconsin.Don't ask what the deal with the audio is, I couldn't even begin to speculate what happened. Sarah did her best to adjust/fix. K thanksssss.Sources:

    Ep. 38: Jacob Wetterling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 13:01


    Ashley covers a sad, older case from Minnesota. While there's justice being served now, it's still not enough as trade for a young boy's life.Sources:https://www.mamamia.com.au/jacob-wetterling/https://features.apmreports.org/in-the-dark/jacob-wetterling-investigation-timeline/https://people.com/crime/thousands-attend-funeral-service-for-jacob-wetterling-nearly-27-years-after-his-abduction/https://allthatsinteresting.com/jacob-wetterlinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jacob_Wetterling

    Ep. 37: Bizarre News #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 34:07


    A loose longhorn, an unauthorized amputation, a murder over a VR headset...That's just some of the newest installment of Bizarre News! Also, some updates on a variety of true crime stories at the top of this episode. Thanks for listening!Try Audible Premium Plus and Get Up to Two Free Audiobooks https://amzn.to/3XTj99bSources:Boy, 10, shoots and kills mother for not buying him VR headset, police say (yahoo.com)Police respond to Iron Man active shooter 'publicity stunt' - UPI.comLEAD STORY -- Mother of the Year - News of the Weird | UExpressPhiladelphia's ‘Boy in the Box' is finally identified 65 years after he was murdered and dumped in container (yahoo.com)Ruth Marie Terry - WikipediaLocksmith makes key from X-ray | Boing Boing7' 4" Man Busted For 7-Eleven Armed Robbery | The Smoking GunNews of the Weird - Oddities | UExpress

    Ep. 36: The Idaho Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 49:49


    This week, Ashley tells Sarah (who's been living under a rock) about the recent unsolved quadruple murder in Idaho. Discussion of facts & theories follow. (Skip to 8:20 to bypass chitchat.)Sorry for our absence, we are working on getting back into the swing of things!Sources:

    Ep. 35: Midwest Urban Legends & Ned the Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 40:59


    Phone Interview with Kristi Dale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 51:25


    This isn't an actual episode, but the family of Bob Dale asked if we could release the whole interview to aid in a from-scratch investigation they are doing into his disappearance. The hope is that there may be a detail mentioned that may jog a memory & contribute to a new lead, & with any luck will finally bring closure to the question: where is Bob Dale?

    Ep. 34: Starkweather the Spree Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 49:13


    Sorry for our absence! We're back with some chitchat & an old timey spree killing from Nebraska & Wyoming that you may have heard about before without even realizing it...Check out the mini-series about Carol Swoboda Thompson & her murder here:Tilmer - A First-Hand Crime Series | a podcast by Lance and Jeffrey Thompson (podbean.com)Sources:Charles Starkweather | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers30 Jan 1958, 3 - Lincoln Journal Star at Newspapers.com30 Jan 1958, Page 12 - The Ottawa Herald at Newspapers.com30 Jan 1958, 1 - The Birmingham News at Newspapers.com30 Jan 1958, 13 - The Birmingham News at Newspapers.com

    Ep. 33: Mollie Tibbetts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 35:05


    As promised, this episode covers the tragic case of Mollie Tibbetts; an Iowan college student that was abducted while out for a run in July 2018. Mollie was missing for weeks before her body was found at the edge of a field, just a short distance from the main search area.Sources:

    Ep. 32: Tips for Women's Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 28:15


    This week, we had to do things a little differently! Sarah is solo & goes over tips for a woman (or any human) to stay safe in the world.Also, check out our merch! Use code HOMIE for 15% off through October 1st!HHEvidenceLocker - EtsyEliminator™ Blue Heat Keychain Pepper Spray w/ Marking Dye - The Home Security SuperstoreSources:8 Safety Tips for Women from a Woman Cop (corporatetravelsafety.com)Safety Tips for Women – Common Sense Safety Tips (cosmopolitan.com)

    Ep. 31: Yadira Gomez Andujar -The Murdered Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 22:25


    Sarah's story this week comes out of Independence, Missouri, where in 2017, Yadira Gomez Andujar was brutally stabbed to death by her husband while their children hid in the basement. PLUS, a surprise at the end for all you Homies! (Skip to 7:33 to bypass chitchat).Sources:Vicente Roldan-Marron Sentenced For Brutal Murder Of Wife Yadira Gomez | Crime News (oxygen.com)Independence man who says he can't remember killing his wife charged with her death | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports (fox4kc.com)Man charged with murder after kids tell teacher that he killed their mom (kmbc.com)Man charged with murder after kids tell teacher that he killed their mom (christiantoday.com)STATE v. ROLDAN-MARRON | 599 S.W.3d 922 (2020... | 726sw3d9226| Leagle.comKids Tell Teachers Their Father Stabbed Their Mom to Death: Cops | Inside EditionPolice, community rally around children left behind in Independence homicide (kmbc.com)Inmate Search: Vicente Roldan Marron 201728416, Kansas City, Missouri (inmateaid.com)01 Jun 2018, A4 - The Kansas City Star at Newspapers.com01 Feb 2017, A4 - The Kansas City Star at Newspapers.com18 Aug 2018, A2 - The Kansas City Star at Newspapers.com

    Ep. 30: Spooky Edition #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 26:27


    Ashley stumbled upon a creepy story from the east coast & just HAD to cover it! Do you feel completely safe in your own home, or do you ever feel...watched?Sources:

    Ep. 29: "Love Wins" ❤️ The Story of Diane Pranske

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 31:16


    Sarah brings you a doozy this week. "Love Wins" is the motto of Diane Pranske, a brave woman whose life was forever changed because of a horrific attack in September 2015.Sources:

    Ep. 28: Escaped Inmate Murder of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 28:19


    Ashley's first story after the break is from her hometown! In 1975, an inmate escaped from the Iowa Men's Correctional Facility in Anamosa, Iowa. He shot a married couple & then went on the run for almost a month before being brought back into custody. But was there more to the story?Sources:https://law.justia.com/cases/iowa/supreme-court/1976/58913-0.htmlhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/106684155/obituary-for-edwards/https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/550292774/?clipping_id=107145555&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjU1MDI5Mjc3NCwiaWF0IjoxNjYxMTE3MjUyLCJleHAiOjE2NjEyMDM2NTJ9.5SeQ9L495z5u3AsuRXP4HqYmuSZMVYMqW2A2vc6sXvEhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/106682510/quad-city-times/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106682064/the-des-moines-register/

    Ep. 27: Bizarre News #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 42:30


    We're officially back! After some chat chit about life & current events, Sarah brings you the second installment of Bizarre News. Cheese bandits, feisty strippers, human skulls, idiots... what more could you want?!

    WE'RE ALIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 23:57


    HEY, HOMIES!! We're alive! Sorry we took a bit longer hiatus than planned. We missed you guys, though! This is just a chatty update about what's been going on with us: issues Ashley had with moving, Sarah's experience on Cedar Rapids' Pride Day, & also a few shout-outs to some local small businesses! We'll be back next week with a "real" episode, so stay tuned!Spinal Taproom | FacebookJHill Creations | FacebookJHill Creations (@jhillcreations) • Instagram photos and videosBonus Features | FacebookNic D | FacebookNic D (@iamnicd) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1XlLhtgJjC4ROQZilBZAvw?si=Ma-872h_Rze3t8l6RovUNQ

    Ep. 26: A Woman's Worst Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 31:00


    Sarah's story this week took place in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1995. It is of a strong, brave woman, the "man" that abducted & attacked her, & the bureaucratic screw-up that led to him being free to commit his crimes against her.**Trigger Warning: this story does cover rape.Skip to about 8:29 to bypass life updates & chitchat.Also, Happy Pride!

    Ep. 25: Her Left Foot Remained

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 34:49


    Hey, Homies! Not only does Ashley tell you about the unfathomable death of Mary Reeser from July 2, 1951, but you also get to hear the first submitted "Hometown Story", AND we finally get to reveal what project we are helping with!

    Opesode? Pretendisode? Derpisode? 24.1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 17:47


    Hey, Homies! This isn't a "true" episode this week. We apologize! It was a hectic/bad mental health week for both of us, but we still wanted to record something for y'all to listen to. So, if you want to hear us just give our life updates, make fun of each other, and just generally banter for a few minutes, here ya go! Thanks for your continued support ❤️

    Ep. 24: The Boy with Two Birthdays

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 29:02


    Two happy, expecting couples crossed paths in Ravenna, Ohio, back in the fall of 2000. The unbelievable events that occurred just a few weeks later changed all of their lives forever.(Please forgive the AC fan sound, Coco being in heat, and Sarah trying not to cry a couple times in this one!)Link to the fan film Friday the 13th - The Fall of Camp Blood: https://youtu.be/9n4zYS8wwiASources link: https://hometownhomicide.com/episode-sources

    Ep. 23: Michelle Martinko, "Forever Eighteen"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 37:11


    This case is another that is close to home for us. Ashley goes over the December 1979 murder of Michelle Martinko. Stabbed to death inside of her family's car in the Westdale Mall parking lot, Michelle's murder went unsolved for almost four decades until advances in DNA technology finally brought her justice.Sources:https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/michelle-martinko/https://www.wikiwand.com/en/MurderofMichelleMartinko#/googlevignettehttps://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2019/12/19/jerry-burns-michelle-martinko-accused-1979-iowa-killing/2702680001/https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=192065265230246https://thecinemaholic.com

    Ep. 22: Murder & Mayhem in Missouri

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 30:44


    Sarah discovered more than she expected while researching for this week's episode! Kidnapping, murder, chaos, arson, bones, and mystery all unfold in this case located mainly in northern Missouri. There's also a re-draw for the merch giveaway from YouTube. Gary Jorge, you're the winner!Sources:Kidnapping, Fire and Now …Murder (1982) – Daviess County Historical SocietyNewspapers.com (for links to specific articles, follow the link to our sources page) https://hometownhomicide.com/episode-sources

    Ep. 21: The Disappearance of Tara Calico

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 23:40


    A little recap of our current lives at the beginning, per usual, and then Ashley goes over the strange disappearance of Tara Calico. It's been over 30 years and there are still no answers on what happened to Tara on her last daily bike ride in back in 1988.

    Ep. 20: Bizarre News #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 36:25


    Sarah has had the idea to bring you multiple short but bizarre news stories for an episode & decided that now is the time! Welcome to Hometown Homicide's first installment of Bizarre News! Six little news stories from around the Midwest that may very well make you say, "What the f*ck?!" Let us know what y'all think!Sources:Man Had Sex With Car's Tailpipe And Kept Going After Police Arrived, Cops Say | Crime News (weirldnews.com)Ejaculating On Your Colleagues' Food Is Not A Sex Crime In Minnesota | HuffPost Weird NewsOswego Man Charged with Stealing Vases from Cemetery, Many Other Charges | Montgomery, IL PatchMan Had Sex With Car's Tailpipe And Kept Going After Police Arrived, Cops Say | Crime News (oxygen.com)Police Find Suspect Hiding In A Oven - Weirld NewsThe West Side Baptist Church Explosion (wambui-bahati.com)

    Ep 19: Sueppel Family Slaying, Plus Extra

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 42:00


    As promised, Sarah makes up for her absence last week with a make-up episode! (Skip to 9:20 to bypass chitchat.) The main story is the tragic family annihilation of the Sueppels in Iowa City, Iowa, from 2008. After that, she does share what she was trying to work on last week (spoiler, it turns out that it doesn't disappoint!)Sources:Steven Sueppel | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersFriends talk about who the Sueppels were | Pound Pup LegacySteven Francis Sueppel (1965-2008) - Find a Grave MemorialSheryl Margot Kesterson Sueppel (1966-2008) - Find a Grave MemorialEthan W. Sueppel (1997-2008) - Find a Grave MemorialSeth Sueppel (1999-2008) - Find a Grave MemorialMira Sueppel (2002-2008) - Find a Grave MemorialEleanor Sueppel (2004-2008) - Find a Grave MemorialStream Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic | Disney+ (disneyplus.com)

    Ep. 18: Lee Rotatori Cold Case Solved

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 20:22


    After a week off, this episode is brought to you by Ashley! She goes over the 40-year-old cold case murder of Lee Rotatori that was finally solved recently by using familial DNA.Sources:

    Ep. 17: A Ghost Fire & the Cold Case of Dorothy Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 34:47


    This week's episode is basically a two-for! Ashley recounts the dramatic events that the neighbor ghost probably contributed to, as well as telling a short but bizarre tale of the stalking, mysterious disappearance, & subsequent murder of Dorothy Scott.

    Ep. 16: G.I. Joke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 33:20


    This week Sarah covers an interesting case from Fox Lake, Illinois, where 52-year-old Lieutenant Joseph Gliniewicz was shot to death on shift on September 1, 2015. As the ensuing investigation discovered, some things weren't what they first appeared to be.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Sources:Fox Lake officer's death: Suicide 'carefully staged' | CNNSuicide of Joe Gliniewicz - WikipediaThe Case Of Lt Joe Gliniewicz: A Web Sleuth Lesson - Reasoned Crime ChronicleLt. Gliniewicz's personnel file paints him as chronic womanizer, drunk - ABC7 ChicagoMelodie Gliniewicz pleads guilty, avoids embezzlement trial - Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com)Officer Joe Gliniewicz's Dark Double Life Leaves a Village in Shock (nbcnews.com)Fox Lake Lt. Joseph Gliniewicz Tried to 'Put a Hit' on Administrator: Police (nbcnews.com)Joe Gliniewicz: How investigators unraveled Illinois cop's suicide plot - CBS NewsThe secret life of 'G.I. Joe' | CNN

    Ep. 15: The Greedy Murders of Rick & Suzy Wamsley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 39:36


    Ashley ventures out of the Midwest this week to bring you a murder case from Texas. On December 11, 2003, Rick & Suzy Wamsley, a well-liked and affluent couple, were murdered in their home in Mansfield, Texas. A clump of long, black hair found in Rick's hand helps point investigators in the right direction.Sources:https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/inside-the-brutal-murders-of-rick-and-suzanna-wamsleyhttps://murderpedia.org/female.R/r/richardson-chelsea.htmhttps://www.dallasobserver.com/news/family-plot-6384863?storyPage=4https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1744860/m1/1/https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-chelsea-richardson-now/

    Ep. 14: Bob Dale's Disappearance (Continued)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 52:57


    Sarah shares about her phone interview with Kristi Dale, the wife of missing person Bob Dale. In Ep. 6: Missing in Michigan, Sarah talked about three missing persons cases from Michigan, and Bob Dale was third in that episode. Check it out if you haven't!**Any theories or hypotheses presented in this episode are strictly conjecture and speculation. They are not accusations or fact.**Sources:Personal phone interviewwww.missingpersonsofamerica.com/2021/07/26/robert-bob-dale-missing-from-michigan/www.facebook.com/FindBobDale/

    Ep. 13: Queen of the Massage Parlors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 36:49


    In this episode, Ashley focuses on Barbara Hoffman, "Queen of the Massage Parlors". In the 1970's, Barbara was quite a popular lady in Madison, Wisconsin. She even bagged herself two fiancés! ... At the same time... But in turn, they got body bagged.Sources:

    Ep. 12: The Senseless Murder of Greg Wells

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 48:49


    This week, Sarah tells the story of the brutal murder of pizza deliveryman Greg Wells. His life was taken in Marion, Iowa, on January 6, 2002, by a pair of troubled individuals.(Yooo, we got new audio equipment! Besides a couple mic bumps, this episode sounds pretty dang good! Also, if you want to skip a fairly long into, go to the 12-minute mark.)Sources:Document | The Gazette Archives (newsbank.com)Document | The Gazette Archives (newsbank.com)Document | The Gazette Archives (newsbank.com)Document | The Gazette Archives (newsbank.com)Document | The Gazette Archives (newsbank.com)Parole board approves moving Marion man who killed pizza delivery driver to minimum security prison | The GazetteNewspapers.comPersonal experience from approximately 1995-1998

    Ep. 11: Suspicious Overdose of Breana Noojin Nix

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 35:58


    Ashley brings you a doozy this week! The extremely suspicious overdose from March 2, 2020, of nurse Breana Noojin Nix was submitted to our email by Breana's sister. There are tons of questionable actions in this case, so be prepared to doubt the official finding! And PLEASE share this story, maybe we can help Breana's family get some answers.Anonymous tip line: 205-282-0740Travis Haley donation site: https://mealtrain.com/5r0w3wSources and links: Justice for Breana Noojin Nix – Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/646299476399324Change.org Petition – Make the Autopsy report Public https://www.change.org/p/blount-county-make-breana-nix-s-autopsy-report-publicGoFundMe – Justice for Breana https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-breana-noojin-nixTikTok Account – @justice4breana https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdh5xJVu/Instagram Account - @justice4breananoojin https://instagram.com/justice4breananoojinhttps://gavinfish.com/cases/breana-noojin-nix/?fbclid=IwAR1uEnePD-vNzw1zQh5YBlJZjwKG3M13ypby6OWPPPwmhqGbrxqB0oJufvI

    Ep. 10: Murder in Minot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 40:03


    Now that Covid has made it through both hosts, hopefully we can stay on the healthy track for a while! Sarah's still a bit stuffy, but to kick off her birth month she tells you the unsolved murder of Minot State University student, Anita Knutson. Her father found her stabbed to death in her off-campus apartment in early June 2007. Who would've wanted to kill this beautiful, friendly young woman?If you have any information about the murder of Anita Knutson, call:Minot Police Department at (701) 852-0111.Sources:Anita Knutson's Murder in North Dakota Is Still Unsolved (thedailybeast.com)North Dakota Cold Case: Who Killed Anita Knutson? | by A. | MediumAnita Knutson, Unsolved North Dakotan Murder from 2007. | Justice for Native People (justicefornativewomen.com)Horrific murder of North Dakota college student remains unsolved as family waits for new evidence - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sportsNorth Dakota cold-case mystery: Who killed Anita Knutson? | Truecrimedaily.com

    Ep. 9: The Letter from Beyond the Grave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 27:54


    For the last regular episode in January 2022, Ashley combs through the death of wife and mother, Julie Jensen. On December 3, 1998, in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Julie was found dead in her bed with no indications of what may have taken her life. Interestingly enough, Julie wrote a letter and provided evidence of whom she suspected would end her life. Did Julie predict her own murder?Sources: https://hometownhomicide.com/episode-sources

    Ep. 8: Tragedy on Indiana State Road 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 34:12


    Sarah's episode is a little different this week... in more ways than one! Sarah and Ashley are forced to record conference call style (thanks, Covid) to go over a horrible car crash on I67 that took the lives of seven innocent people (six of those being children) on March 25, 2000.Sources:Judy Kirby, wrong-way driver who killed 6 kids, now two decades into 215-year prison term (southbendtribune.com)Judy Kirby | WickedWe - The Dark Side of HumanityMass murdererJudy D. KIRBY | Intentionally head-on crash (serialkillercalendar.com)Judy Kirby wrong-way crash victims: See photos (indystar.com)Judy Kirby | SSRI StoriesWrong-Way Driver Said Suicidal | AP News28 Mar 2000, Page 5 - The Daily Journal at Newspapers.com28 Mar 2000, Page 46 - The Indianapolis Star at Newspapers.com

    Ep. 7: The Mysterious "Suicide" of Neal Townsend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 33:10


    Thanks to the suggestion from Patron Brett H., Ashley's episode covers the questionable "suicide" of Neal Townsend. Neal grew up in Anamosa, Iowa, then met an untimely death in Idaho, which is still clouded with police corruption and unanswered questions.If you have any information about Neal Townsend's unsolved murder, please contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at (402) 493-8688, or email Omaha@ic.fbi.gov.Full list of sources can be found at https://hometownhomicide.com/episode-sourcesEmail: podcast@hometownhomicide.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HometownHomicidePodcast/Instagram: @hometownhomicidepodcast https://www.instagram.com/hometownhomicidepodcast/Twitter: @OpeMurder https://twitter.com/opemurderPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hometownhomicidepodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtGUwaRbRmjjRBRY_Be5jg

    Ep. 6: Missing in Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 60:36


    **Correction** Sarah is now aware that Sault is pronounced "sue", and she plans on apologizing in next week's episode! This week, Sarah talks about three separate missing persons cases from the state of Michigan. Tonia (2010), Jacob (2010), and Bob (1996) all disappeared without signs of struggle, but all have family and friends that want to bring their loved ones home.Facebook pages dedicated to these wonderful people:Bring Tonia Stiles (aka Renee Whitehill) home safe | FacebookFind Jacob Cabinaw | FacebookFind Bob Dale | FacebookIf you have any information about these missing persons cases, contact the following:Tonia Renee Stiles AKA Renee WhitehillMichigan State Police, Jackson Post: 517-780-4580Jacob CabinawGrand Traverse County Sheriff's Office: 231-995-5000Robert "Bob" Allen Dale, Jr.Sault Sainte Marie Police Department: 906-632-3344Full list of sources can be found at https://hometownhomicide.com/episode-sources

    Ep. 5: Carol Swoboda Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 24:34


    Ashley rings in 2022 with the murder of Carol Swoboda Thompson. She seemed to have the perfect Minnesotan life until she was attacked in her own home on March 6, 1963 that drew global attention and rumored to inspire a well known film.Sources:https://bringmethenews.com/news/minnesotas-most-infamous-murderer-dies-peacefully-in-his-homehttps://www.startribune.com/obit-attorney-t-eugene-thompson-convicted-of-hiring-hit-man-to-kill-his-wife/323868211/https://www.mnopedia.org/event/murder-carol-thompsonhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T.EugeneThompsonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19880327/carol-ann-https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/06/us/t-eugene-thompson-dies-at-88-crime-stunned-st-paul.htmlhttps://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/the-vault/7102068-Money-sex-and-power-The-1963-murder-of-Carol-Thompson-by-her-attorney-husband-shocked-the-Twin-Cities

    Ep. 4: Unsolved Murder of Leah Rowlands

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 25:38


    For the last episode of 2021, Sarah goes over the unsolved murder of 41-year-old Leah Rowlands. The entire encounter was caught on surveillance footage at the Amoco service station she was working at on the morning of March 10. 1997.If you have any information regarding this case, please contact:Nebraska State Police at (877) 441-567Dawson County Sheriff's Office at (308)-324-3011FBI ViCAP at (800)-634-4097 or vicap@leo.govSources:The Horrific Unsolved Murder of Leah Rowlands | by Jenn Baxter | MediumCold Cases in Nebraska: Leah Rowland | KHGINSP hopes cold case cards can bring new leads | Latest Headlines | nptelegraph.comLeah Rowlands - Murdered — Trace Evidence (trace-evidence.com)

    Hometown Homicide Holiday Happy Hour!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 50:15


    A little Christmas present for you guys...the very first HHHH episode, and it happens to be a Holiday Edition! Sarah and Ashley met up for Happy Hour, armed with some sad, tragic, and bizarre stories from Christmases past. Grab a beverage and have a listen!Sources:57 Festive Christmas Facts and History | Fact RetrieverDisturbing Facts About Bizarre Christmas Traditions (factinate.com)37 Strange, Bizarre & Hilarious Christmas Facts Yule Not Believe | The Reeves Law Group (robertreeveslaw.com)Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s - Newspapers.comhttps://murdermurder.news/2020/12/16/the-12-murders-of-christmas/amp/

    Ep. 3: The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 25:24


    Ashley brings you the story of the unsolved disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit. Jodi was a news anchor that went missing on June 27, 1995, in Mason City, Iowa, and has never been seen or heard from since.If you have any information, you can reach the Mason City Police Department at (641) 421-3636. Or you can share information with the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) at (515) 725-6010 or via email at dciinfo@dps.state.ia.usSources:FindJodi.com is a website and podcast to keep Jodi Huisentruit's case in the public spotlight through a fact-based investigative process.https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/jodi-huisentruit/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Huisentruithttps://globegazette.com/news/local/who-is-john-vansice-arizona-man-remains-a-person-of-interest-in-jodi-huisentruit-case/collection0b211da6-3830-5d56-8816-09d62aafa418.html#anchoritem_1https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/jodi-huisentruit-missing-anchor-evidence-photos/4/

    Ep. 2: The Wichita Massacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 40:16


    Sarah shares this horrific tale that comes with Listener Discretion Advised and Trigger Warnings, as it is particularly brutal. It involves multiple assaults, rapes, murder, animal cruelty, but also a seemingly impossible survival story.Sources:Reginald and Jonathan Carr | Criminal Minds Wiki | FandomKansas Cult Killer Today: Where Are Reginald and Jonathan Carr Now? Update (thecinemaholic.com)The Wichita Massacre (freerepublic.com)http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/4471016.htmWichita Massacre | Crime Scene Database (crimescenedb.com)The Wichita Massacre - American Renaissance (amren.com)TRUE CRIME: The Wichita Massacre | Mental FlossWichita Massacre Mass Murder (forgottenvictims.com)

    Ep. 1: Maureen Brubaker-Farley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 21:51


    Ashley brings you the story of Maureen Burbank Farley, who was only 17 when she was found deceased on the evening of September 24th, 1971, on the back of a junk car in a ravine by two young hunters. Her murder was unsolved for 50 years until 2021 when DNA technology finally solved the case.Sources:https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/maureen-farley/https://www.facebook.com/RememberingMaureenBrubakerFarley/photos/313668408788841https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/cedar-rapids-police-close-1971-cold-case-of-maureen-brubaker-farley/#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hur9muJ5_aI

    A little intro to the show and us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 9:33


    Our first episode is coming VERY soon! This is to give you a taste of what you're in for... Stay tuned!Also, some EXCELLENT episode links to a couple other amazing podcasts:Morbidhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7hV0Q4GyndhKuLg0tsYqNn?si=fede9e6138234bddhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2NAKQvlRJrkkaYw7y0cNPu?si=5e57deca0b1a475aMurder With My Husbandhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6gJM5Z1FXdPfsaj6sZ4lII?si=9b598ff784524b2a

    New podcast coming soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 1:07


    Who out there enjoys true crime? While it's still entertaining, does it also get a little tiresome hearing the same cases getting covered over and over again? Cuz, OPE—same! We are two friends that plan to share some lesser-known stories of murder, mayhem, and other tragedies from around the Midwest. Who knows? We may even tell you a story from your own hometown.

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