Horrific Heartland

TRIGGER WARNING! This episode is dark and depressing so listen with caution! December 15, 1927 was a normal day at Mount Vernon Junior High School in L.A. until a strange man walked in and convinced the school that he was there to pick up little Marion Parker.Who was this man and did he have connections to the Parker family? We discuss the timeline, the horrific events, and of course, the motive. Sources:Wikipedia LA Times Heathermonroe.medium.comMedium.comFollow us!Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

From the outside, Forrest Teel's life looked perfect. He's got a wonderful family, a nice car, and making good money as the executive for Eli Lilly. Not everything was perfect though, he was having a VERY long affair with not one, but two women. In 1958 his mistress, Connie Nichols, had enough and was ready to end her 15 year affair with him. That night, her gun accidentally went off killing Forrest Teel in his car. Was this really accident or was it self-defense? Sources:Indystar.comTrue Crime Discussions"In the Eyes of the Law" by Tom Faulconer Follow us!Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

This one is a doozy so listen with caution! Between 1991 and 1996 over 24 women were murdered and discovered years later in New Orleans. When the alledged killer, "Clay," calls in to the Howard Stern show in 1997, that's when pieces of this 24 year-old cold case starts to come together. Listening to the timeline, it will still make you question if "Clay" was the person who killed all of these women or was someone else involved. Sources:Wikipedia CrackedRedditHuffpostCriminalMinds.FandomFollow us!Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

Usually when you're struggling financially, you ask for help. That was not the case for Nick and Heidi Firkus. Heidi was a sweet and caring person who was very active in her church. On the morning of April 25th, 2010 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Heidi didn't make it to church. She was murdered. This week on Horrific Heartland, we discuss the timeline of what happened to Heidi. Her husband, Nick, says an intruder murdered her....but was that actually what happened?Sources:ABC CBSTwinCities.com20/20 "Stranger in the House" Season 45, Episode 27Follow us!Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

TRIGGER WARNING! It's a heavy episode this week as we talk about John Edward Robinson, aka The Slave Master. Between 1984 to 2000, he had over 8 victims in Kansas City, MO. We talk about his past, his MO, and how he used the internet to murder.Sources:Wikipedia Investigation Discovery The Crime WireABC NewsFollow us!Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

We're heading out of the Heartland this week and into California to cover a case Aly has been watching for a long time! On May 25, 1996 Kristin Smart, a student at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA, goes to a party off-campus. She appears to be intoxicated and one person at the party offers to help her back to the dorms. That person was Paul Flores. We talk about the timeline of the case and what led to Paul's arrest.Sources:Your Own Backyard Podcast FBI.govABC NewsNY Times Wikipedia Follow us!Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagramhorrificheartland@gmail.com

It goes without saying that it is NOT romantic when a couple commits murder together. During the month of April in 2021, 18-year-old Aaron Guerrero and his 16-year-old girlfriend, Sierra Halseth murdered Sierra's father, Daniel Halseth in Las Vegas. How did this happen and why did they make a video talking about it!?Sources:NYPostReviewJournalNews3LVNBC News Insider Edition (their video in the woods)Follow us!FacebookTik TokInstagramhorrificheartland@gmail.com

We got another baffling case for you this week!On the night of November 17, 1978 in Speedway, Indiana, four Burger Chef employees went missing after closing time. Police at first thought it was your typical robbery, but when the employees Jayne Friedt, Daniel Davis, Mark Flemmonds, and Ruth Ellen Shelton were found dead near a wooded area, that's when the case changed. Who murdered these teens? Was it just a robbery gone wrong or something more?Sources:Wikipedia InsiderIndyStarFox59 WXIN Follow us!FacebookInstagramTik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

On September 20, 1988, Tara Calico went out for her daily bike ride on the New Mexico State Road 47 (she biked 36 miles by the way!) and never made it home. Her walkman was found on the side of the road, but Tara and the bike were missing. Then, in June of 1989, a polaroid of a young female and a young boy were found in a parking lot of a convenience store. Was the young female in the terrifying polaroid Tara? Who is responsible for her disappearance? Sources:FBI.gov ThoughtCatalog.comWikipedia.orgFacebookInstagramTik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

20 year-old Dorothy Stratten had a promising future. She was named Playboy's Miss August in 1979, Playmate of the Year in 1980, and worked on a few movies and TV shows. Her career and life tragically ended on August 14th, 1980 by the hands of her estranged husband, Paul Snider. This week, we cover her life and what lead to her murder. Sources:ABC News Oxygen The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson Crimes of the Century Podcast Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

There's quite a few updates in the true crime world, so this week we're going to discuss them! Have we really found Madeleine McCann, who are they exuming that might be connected to Alex Murdaugh, and the person who murdered Kristin Smart is found guilty and sentenced. Sources:Skynews.com.au Dailyrecord.co.ukNYPost.comCNN.comslocounty.ca.govFacebook, Instagram, Tik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

Trigger warning! This episode contains mention of suicide. We're doing a spooky episode this week! There are a bunch of haunted places in Missouri and this week, we discuss the history and hauntings at The Elms Hotel & Spa (Excelsior Springs, MO), Zombie Road (Wildwood, MO), and the famous Lemp Mansion (St. Louis, MO). Let us know if you've been to one of these places and experienced something ghostly, horrificheartland@gmail.com. Sources: VistMO.comElms Hotel and SpaOnly In Your State - The Elms, Zombie RoadLemp MansionWikipedia Fox2NowFollow us! Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok

It's great news when police arrest someone that's connected to a cold case, but it's frustrating when we still don't know who the victim is! In 1997, John Doe was found in a cornfield near Blissfield, MI without his hands....and head. In January of 2023, police arrested 2 men from Ohio connected to the case. Who was this man and where are his remains!? Also on this episode, we also cover the most recent news in the Madeleine McCann case. Sources:WTOL.comFreep.comLenconnect.com Daily TelegramAdrian MichiganCnn.comGlobalnews.ca FacebookInstagramTik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

Buckle up, we're covering a heavy case. Throughout the 80's and 90's, Gary Ridgway murdered 71 victims in King County, Washington. He would prey on women and young women who were in vunerable situations and would dump their bodies around the Green River. This week, we talk about the timeline of murders and what led to the Green River Killer's arrest. Sources:Seattle TimesLA TimesWashington PostWikipediaBritannica FacebookInstagramTik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

Mermaids have facisnated people for years and this week on H.H., we're doing a deep dive (ha!) on them. Are they real or are they part of the mysteries of the ocean...Sources:Oceanservice.NOAA.gov Oceaninfo.comLivescience.comFacebookInstagramTik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

We've heard the cases of serial killers or lovers who kill together….but what about a family of killers? Between 1871-1872 the Bender family murdered over 11 victims in Osage, Kansas. This week on the podcast, we discuss the family's background, their method of killing, and what happened to the family afterwards. Sources:Wikipedia.org Crimereads.comSlate.comFacebookInstagramTik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

This week on the podcast we are sheding light on something not many people (or news channels) are talking about. As of January 1st, 2023, over 30 people from the ages of 9 to 45, have been reported missing in South Dakota. This doesn't even cover the amount of people missing since 2022. So what is happening in South Dakota!? Sources:https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/01/18/nearly-30-missing-persons-reported-sd-since-new-years-day/KOTATV.comhttps://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/tribal-news/south-dakota-ag-creates-council-to-advise-on-missing-indigenous-people/article_51187b62-5cbf-57c8-a2c8-54054ce941a6.htmlhttps://missingpersons.sd.gov/True Crime with Alex FacebookInstagramTik Tokhorrificheartland@gmail.com

On the morning of November 2nd, 2016, 34 year old Sherri Papini went out for a jog near her home in Redding, California. When her husband Keith arrived home from work, she still wasn't back. So, he tracked her phone which he found on the side of the road. Days go by and they cannot figure out what happened to Sherri. Then, 3 weeks after she went missing, Sherri reappears 150 miles away from her home. Sherri tells police that she was kidnapped and branded....but is that really what happened?Sources:Nightline ‘The Vanishing Act'20/20 GMAhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/09/19/us/sherri-papini-fake-kidnapping-sentence/index.htmlFacebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcastEmail us: horrificheartland@gmail.com

We're keeping it "light" this week by playing some trivia that covers the first documented serial killer, to pop culture and murder. You might know the answers to some and you just might learn something new! Source:The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book by Jack Rosewood....copywrite 2022 LAK PublishingFacebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcast Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast

After our true crime catchup, a lot of information was released regarding the Idaho murders. 28 year old Bryan Kohberger has been arrested for the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin in Moscow, Idaho.If you don't have time to read all 19 pages of the arrest affidavit, this episode is the shortened version with the info you need to know. Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/06/us/idaho-killings-investigation.html https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/idaho-murders-roommate-traumatic-shock-phase-rcna64629https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/05/us/key-takeaways-idaho-affidavit-bryan-kohberger/index.htmlFacebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast

Is it really the end of 2022!? We're ending the year with a true crime catchup where we discuss some of the updates on the biggest cases like the torso killer, the Idaho murders, the Snapchat murders, the Scott Peterson trial, and yes we even have a few UFO sightings. Did we miss a major case update? Let us know, horrificheartland@gmail.com. Thank you so much for listening this year. We will be back with more cases, conspiracies, and ghostly stuff in 2023! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast Sources:NewYorkTimes.comCBSNews.com NewYorkPost.com Abcnews.go.comABC7NY.com https://www.9news.com.au/world/snapchat-murders-update-indiana-drugstore-worker-held-2017-liberty-german-abigail-williams/589c079a-4afb-4db4-a581-6d55891799dfhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/us/university-of-idaho-student-killings-white-sedan/index.html https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/special-reports/moscow-murders/moscow-murders-professor-sues-tiktoker-sleuth-for-defamation-idaho-crime-university/277-3cbd4cec-52c3-407a-9478-c9d108946004https://www.kcra.com/article/stockton-serial-killings-possible-link-chicago/41617903 https://www.yourtango.com/news/bodies-citys-waterways-prompt-chicago-serial-killer-fears https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scott-peterson-not-granted-new-trial-murder-laci-peterson-california-judge-rules-juror-7-richelle-nice-no-misconduct/https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/zu0xxx/ufo_above_sapphire_las_vegas/ https://www.fox5vegas.com/2022/12/16/pentagon-has-received-several-hundreds-new-ufo-reports/ https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/2022/12/23/ufo-like-lights-in-wisconsin-a-firefly-uap-event-investigation-begins/69747513007/

People always say, don't date your co-workers. Well, this is definitely why! In 1987, five patients at Alpine Manor in Walker, MI were murdered by two lovers, Gwen Graham and Cathy Wood. This case has some twists, turns, and an update from 2020. So why did these women commit this horrific crime? Take a listen to find out...Sources:https://www.oxygen.com/license-to-kill/crime-news/cathy-wood-gwendolyn-graham-guilty-nursing-home-murdershttps://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/graham-gwendolyn.htmhttps://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/alpine-manor-murderer-released-from-prison/69-38478cf1-cbbb-4958-aefb-8e9d85706551 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwendolyn_Graham_and_Cathy_WoodFacebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram & Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.com

Ohio has its fair share of unsolved mysteries. This episode takes a look at two of the most notorious. First Aimee talks about the Circleville Letters. An entire town is tormented by sinister letters, but who is sending them? The main target is a bus driver named Mary Gillispie. Her husband died a mysterious death, and she almost lost her own life because of the letters! The second case Aimee talks about is the disappearance of Cindy Anderson. Cindy had been having nightmares about being abducted and killed by an unknown assailant. Sadly Cindy's nightmare came true in August of 1981. What happened to Cindy Anderson? Did she foretell her own death? Sources: Onlyinyourstate.com/Ohio Unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com Wikipedia.orgFacebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram & Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcasthorrificheartland@gmail.com

Iowa has some very interesting history which can only mean one thing......haunted places! This week on Horrific Heartland, we learn about two of the most haunted places in the state, Edinburgh Manor (Scotch Grove) and Mathias Ham House (Dubuque). Both are inhabited by the people who use to live there, one spirit might be more menacing than the others. Do you dare enter?Sources:traveliowa.com/13-of-iowas-most-haunted/edinburghmanor.wixsite.com/edinburgh/historyparanormalmilwaukee.com/locations/edinburgh-manor-iowa/American Hauntings bumpinthenight.net/night-at-edinburgh-manorcityofdubuque.org/708/Mathias-Ham-HouseFacebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram & Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcasthorrificheartland@gmail.com

January 25th, 1945 marked the end of the idyllic life Dorothy and Jules Forestein shared. Dorothy would seemingly vanish into thin air. Her young daughter insists that a strange man carried her mother out of the house and into the night. Dorothy's husband would arrive home merely 15 minutes after the strange man left. What happened to Dorothy Forestein? Was she kidnapped or did she just up and leave? She vanished over 70 years ago without a single trace or a lead as to what happened to her! Sources: Americanhauntingsink.com/the-vanished-housewife Wikipedia.org Strangeoutdoors.com Please contact at Horrificheartland@gmail.com for author credit!Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram & Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast

Hosting a morning show on TV or in Radio can be draining! You have to go to bed super early and wake up before the birds do. Jodi Huisentruit loved being a morning news anchor with KIMT in Mason City, Iowa. She even dreamed of moving to the big city and work for a big TV station there. During the early morning of June 27th, 1995, Jodi overslept and never made it in to work. When police were called to check on her, it was obvious that something happened. 27 years later, we still search for more information. Thankfully, a new lead is pointing police towards a hopeful direction. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcasthorrificheartland@gmail.comSources:https://www.findjodi.com/https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/jodi-huisentruit/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michelle-martinko-killer-missing-news-anchor-jodi-huisentruit/ABC 6 News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGL0kvS42GYhttps://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-investigator-claims-to-have-new-information-in-disappearance-of-jodi-huisentruit/34126171https://www.kaaltv.com/news/new-documents-discovered-in-huisentruit-case/Amy Kuns' interview 2022 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hS-u_-WC3A

There was nothing normal about the end of 2016. The world was being invaded by killer clowns. They were showing up everywhere! From California to Australia! But why? It wasn't for a publicity stunt, it wasn't really for any reason other than to be creepy! Then the clowns vanished as quickly as they showed up. Listen as Aimee tells Aly about the Killer Clown Invasion of 2016! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcast Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.comSources: Wikipedia.org TheSun.co.uk Kidspot.com norsenotes.com

Around this time of year, you'll see a lot of tarot cards and palm readings pop up, so we want to give you a little history lesson on the mythical two! Tarot Cards have been around since 14th century Italy and palm reading has been around since the 19th century. Obviously both have evolved over centuries, so let's dive into the specifics and even give you a crash course on how to read both! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcast Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.comSources:https://www.britannica.com/topic/tarothttps://www.britannica.com/topic/palmistry https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71927/tarot-mythology-surprising-origins-worlds-most-misunderstood-cardshttp://1000things.org/en/article/palm-reading“Palmistry: How to read the messages in your hand” by Johnny Fincham

The Athens Lunatic Asylum was in operation from 1874-1993. Many patients walked through the doors the hospital notorious for giving lobotomies, and sadly hundreds never left. Could the cruelty the patients suffered at the hands of untrained medical workers and doctors who insisted on removing part of their brains be responsible for the hauntings? I'm going to say yes. Absolutely yes. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTikTok: horrificheartlandpodcasthorrificheartland@gmail.comSources: USghostadventures.comWikipedia.org Abandonedspaces.comOhio.orgSeeOhiofirst.org

In 1969, classmates Patricia Spencer & Pamela Hobley ditched school early to hang out and get ready for the homecoming football game in Oscada, MI. They both left their houses, went to the game, and planned to go to a Halloween party after. Sadly, they never made it to the party. It's been 53 years and we still don't know what happened that Halloween night. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcast Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.comSources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/halloween-mystery-where-are-girls-who-vanished-from-oscoda-michigan-45-years-ago/ABC News 12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy-piJylFwshttps://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1175075/1/screen

Don't worry, it's just a movie.. or is it? Did you know that many popular and terrifying horror films were based on true stories? Makes it a little harder to sleep after watching those late night slashers! Here's a few horror movies inspired by true events. Sources: Harpersbazzar.com Scoopwhoop.com Headstuff.org Wikipedia.org

TW FOR THIS EPISODE! This case contains graphic violence that involves a child. Listener discretion is advised. On October 31, 1973, 9-year-old Lisa Ann French was trick-or-treating in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. On her way to a big party in town at Pumpkin Place, she stops at three houses, one being the house of 25-year-old Gerald Turner. He is no stranger to her and when he invited her in, Gerald assaulted and murdered innocent Lisa Ann. He is known as The Halloween Killer and because of this horrific crime, it led to cities and towns changing their Trick-or-Treating times to make it safer for children and families. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast Sources:https://www.wisn.com/article/murder-of-girl-45-years-ago-changes-trick-or-treat-in-wisconsin/6318115#https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/crime/2022/02/23/halloween-killer-gerald-turner-wont-released-fond-du-lac-county-judge-rules/6912835001/https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/2017/12/06/lisa-ann-frenchs-family-fights-release-wisconsins-infamous-halloween-killer/821216001/https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/trick-or-treating-hours-changed-after-halloween-murder-45-years-agohttps://www.washingtonexaminer.com/on-this-day-oct-31-1973https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/gerald-turner-the-halloween-killer-release-from-prisonhttps://www.fox6now.com/news/judge-refuses-release-halloween-killer-fond-du-lac

The 80's and 90's was a time known for grunge and skateboarding. It's also known for Mark Gator Rogowski, a very popular, mainstream skateboarder who loved that rich rockstar lifestyle. After suffering from a traumatic fall, battling alcoholism, things quickly took a turn for the worst for Gator. On March 20, 1991, Gator murdered his ex-girlfriend's best friend, Jessica Bergsten. He was sentenced to 31 years in prison and as of June 2022, he just might be getting out.Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcast Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.comSources: Wikipedia.org CBS8.com Hallidayreginald.medium.com Murderpedia.org Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator 2002 by Helen Stickler

If you're afraid of the doctor's office or hospitals....this episode will validate that fear! Jolly Jane Toppan was known by doctors as the fun, loving nurse, but she had a darker side. Jolly Jane loved to poison elderly patients and acquaintances and watching them die. Yes, she actually would climb into bed or hold her victim and watch their life end. Between 1895 and 1901 in Massachusetts, she murdered 31 patients and probably many, many more. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTikTok: horrificheartlandpodcasthorrificheartland@gmail.comSources:https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/jolly-jane-toppan-killer-nurse-obsessed-death/https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/toppan-jane-1854-1938https://www.lowellsun.com/2011/11/02/for-10-years-jolly-jane-poured-her-poison/

At age 5, a young girl named Audrey Munson was taken to see a fortune teller to learn her fate. The fortune teller warned young Audrey of a life of disappointment and loss. Audrey Munson would become the world's first supermodel. Her likeness can still be seen high atop the streets of New York City adorning some of the world's most iconic buildings and structures. She was the artist's muse. A fame that would be everlasting in stone. But at the height of her fame, she lost it all. Was the fortune teller right? Was she cursed? sources: Wikipedia.org Vogue.com NewEnglandHistoricalSociety.com Artsy.net

This week on H.H, we're talking about the creepy and psychotic Robert Berdella, aka The Kansas City Butcher. Between 1984 and 1987, Berdella murdered 6 young men in KC, MO and it was brutal. This guy was sick and twisted, so listen with caution, it's a HEAVY episode. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.comSources:Last Podcast on the Left: Episode 395 & 396The Generation Y PodcastCrimes of the Centuries Podcast: Season 1 Episode 6World's Most Evil Killers: Season 3, Episode 12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmkwI-GxCzk

Lake Mead's levels are getting lower and her secrets are being revealed! Since May 1st, 2022 five bodies have been found in the lake. How many more will be discovered? Who are these bodies? Listen as Aimee and Aly talk about the recent grisly discoveries in Lake Mead. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.comSources: Cnn.comWikipedia.orgNPS.orgGraylinelasvegas.comNBCnews.comPajiba.com

We're back with another doozy! This week, we look at the case of Lauren Spierer and the theories as to what could have happened. On June 3rd, 2011, Lauren left her friend's house in Bloomington, Indiana at 4:30am and wasn't heard or seen from after. It's been 11 years and no one has been charged for her disappearance. There are so many questions around her case and many people question the timeline of events that took place.Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcasthorrificheartland@gmail.comSources:https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/01/29/timeline-search-lauren-spierer/79524004/https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2016/01/30/lauren-spierer-police-searches-timeline/47886655/https://www.lohud.com/story/news/2016/01/29/lauren-spierer-timeline/79520224/https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/11-years-since-iu-bloomington-student-lauren-spierer-disappeared/531-89623e7c-a715-470b-89f1-237b16ee9607https://www.insideedition.com/lauren-spierer-disappearance-private-investigator-and-podcast-host-search-for-answers-into-decadeCrime Junkie Podcast https://abcnews.go.com/US/lauren-spierer-case-years-vanished-hope/story?id=40084230https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/news-and-opinion/crime/the-lauren-spierer-mystery-unraveledhttps://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Spierer.Family.Updates/

We've got another spooky episode for you this week! Aly toured the Old Baraboo Inn, located in Baraboo, WI and it is VERY haunted! This historic building, built in 1864, was a boarding house, saloon, and brothel. A lot of guests checked in, came for a drink...and never left. Even Al Capone and his mobsters are known to haunt this place. Did Aly get to meet Al Capone? What paranormal experiences happened while she was there? Listen and find out!Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcast Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.comSources:Aly and her EVP & SLSAmerican Hauntings (tour organizer and podcast) Baraboo Inn Owner, BC Farr

This week on the podcast, Aimee shares her ghostly experiences in Deadwood, SD. This town is rich in history and known for having some haunted places like the Broken Boot Gold Mine and Mount Moriah Cemetery. Be prepared to get the chills! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.com

In 1979, Rolling Stone Magazine called NYC's Times Square the "sleaziest block in America". It was filled with XXX theatres, peep shows, adult book stores, and prostitutes. In December of 1979 responders were sent to a motel fire. In a room they found two women laying in the bed. Both had been decapitated and their hands cut off. Now NYC's Times Square had a serial killer on it's hands. Listen as Aimee tells Aly the story of Richard Cottingham aka "The Torso Killer" and better known as "The Times Square Killer", on this week's Horrific Heartland. Sources: Netflix Documentary 'Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer", nydailynews.com, 9news.com.au, Wikipedia.org

This week on the podcast, we cover one of the most talked about murders and trials in Ohio history, the murder of Marilyn Sheppard. Did Dr. Sam Sheppard kill his wife on the night July 4, 1954 in Bay Village, Ohio or did the press make everyone believe he was a murderer? Was there one suspect that police overlooked? Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.comSources:https://fox8.com/news/who-killed-marilyn-sheppard/https://case.edu/ech/articles/s/sheppard-murder-casehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Sheppardhttps://web.archive.org/web/20040919212714/http://edition.cnn.com/US/9910/05/sheppard.case/

In the world of cryptoids, Chupacabras are the new beast on the block. The Chupacabra or "goat sucker" came into the public awareness back in 1995, when eight sheep were "sucked dry" of their blood in Puerto Rico. A year later, the creature made it's way to Texas! What is the Chupacabra? Is it a coyote with mange or a vampiric creature who preys on livestock? *Disclaimer* sorry for all of the possible mispronunciations of places! Please feel free to correct me so I can learn! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcasthorrificheartland@gmail.comSources: Wikipedia.orgStar-Telegram.com

We originally planned to be on a break this week, but we couldn't leave you without some ghostly content! This week, we talk about the haunted and historic Hannah House in Indianapolis, Indiana and one of THE most haunted towns in the Midwest, Alton, IL. The McPike Mansion and Mineral Springs Hotel are just two of the most haunted places in town. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcast TikTok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.comSources:https://historicindianapolis.com/friday-favorites-haunted-hannah-house/https://historichannahhouse.com/history/https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/illinois/small-town-alton-insane-activity-il/https://www.cityofaltonil.com/https://www.hauntedillinois.com/realhauntedplaces/mcpike-mansion.phphttps://www.illinoishauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/mineral-springs-hotel--mineral-springs-mall.html

In September of 1972 a dog returned from the woods with a stick in it's mouth. But it wasn't a stick. It was the arm of missing teenager Jeanette Depalma. Jeanette, a 16 year old from a small town in New Jersey, had been reported missing weeks prior by her mother. But who killed Jeanette? Was it a local coven of witches? Or was it the Satanic teens she tried to minister to? Tune in as Aimee tells Aly about the sad and bizarre case of Jeanette Depalma on Horrific Heartland. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcast TikTok: horrificheartlandpodcasthorrificheartland@gmail.comSources: NJ.com Dailybeast.comFacebook.com/JusticeforJeanettedepalma

It's our 100th episode and we thought it was very fitting to cover one of THE biggest unsolved cases in history, the Black Dahlia aka the murder of Elizabeth Short. On January 15, 1947 her body was discovered and the scene was horrific. To this day, we still don't know who committed this murder. We dive into this case and discuss suspects and theories. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion Group Instagram: horrificheartlandpodcast Tik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.comSources:Wikipedia.org "Devious Dads" - Did My Dad Kill the Black Dahlia "Forensic Tales" - Black Dahlia Timesuck w Dan Cummins "146-The Black Dahlia Murder Mystery" Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories " E12 The Black Dahlia"https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/the-black-dahliahttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/has-the-black-dahlia-murder-finally-been-solved-198247/https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/black-dahliahttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1274122/biohttps://allthatsinteresting.com/black-dahlia-murderhttps://www.history.com/news/who-killed-the-black-dahlia

TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC NATURE INVOLVING MINORSWe are covering a very difficult case this week so please listen with caution. John Wayne Gacy assaulted and murdered 33 minors and young men between the years of 1968 and 1978 in Illinois and Iowa. We talk about the victims and how truly horrific Gacy was.Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast horrificheartland@gmail.comSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_GacyConversations With A Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes on Netflix https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/25/us/john-wayne-gacy-victim-id/index.htmlhttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/crime-history/5-bizarre-facts-about-serial-killer-john-wayne-gacyhttps://www.biography.com/news/john-wayne-gacy-timeline-murders

The Buckeye State is home to the things of cryptozoologist's wildest dreams! Three different types of "Bigfoot", Mothman, Frogmen, 11 foot tall beings with orange glowing eyes, and our own "Loch Ness Monster" named Bessie. Listen as Aimee tells Aly all about the Beasts of Ohio. Sources: Columbusnavigator.com, Atlasobscura.com, Ohiocoopliving. com

TRIGGER WARNING! This episode is a doozy this week!Between 1988 and 2009, Anthony Sowell preyed and killed women in East Cleveland, Ohio. He was Cleveland's monster, but today, we are going to focus on the 11 victims. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTiktok: horrificheartlandpodcasthorrificheartland@gmail.comSources:https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2009/11/anthony_sowell_timeline.htmlhttps://www.cleveland.com/crime/2021/02/cleveland-serial-killer-anthony-sowell-dies-of-terminal-illness-in-prison-hospital.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/09/us/anthony-sowell-serial-killer-dead.htmlhttps://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/how-cleveland-strangler-anthony-sowell-was-caughthttps://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/sowell-anthony.htm

It's just a glitch in the Matrix. You've heard that expression, right? What if you've ever lived that expression? Many people have experienced things that just should not have happened, or they just do not many any possible sense! People speaking to themselves on the phone, living entire lives that weren't theirs. All glitches in the Matrix. Tune in as Aimee tells Aly about Real life glitches in the matrix! Facebook: Horrific Heartland Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTikTok: horrificheartlandpodcasthorrificheartland@gmail.comSources: Buzzfeed.com, Reddit.com, Vocal.media, Brightside.me, Thoughtcatalog.comSpecial thanks to TikTok creator Emmi Nixx for the inspiration for the is episode

On May 9th, 1980, Michelle Busha is reported missing. On May 26th, she is murdered at the age of 18 and found in a ditch off Interstate 90 in Blue Earth, Minnesota. It took 8 years to find her killer and 35 years to identify her body and to bring closure to Michelle's family. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTikTok: horrificheartlandpodcasthorrificheartland@gmail.comSources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-troopers-murder-victim-identified-35-years-later/https://www.fox9.com/news/explainer-how-jane-doe-was-identified-as-michelle-busha-35-years-laterPress Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=134&v=O8Tw4FGOJJg&feature=emb_titlehttps://www.twincities.com/2015/03/16/minnesota-troopers-1980-murder-victim-is-idd-thanks-to-dna/