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Four innocent children were just trying to enjoy childhood in 1970s Michigan, but a series of calculated abductions left an entire community paralyzed by fear, and families wondering how a monster could operate in plain sight.TIPS: 855-642-4847Thank you CBS News, Detroit Free Press, The Flint Journal, Grand Haven Tribune, Ann Arbor News, The Bay City Times, The Herald-Palladium, the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Home Town Life.com, wikispooks.com and Wikipedia for information contributing to today's story.Written by Frederick Crook - check out our other collaboration WRAITHWORKS - Wraithworks at Amazon https://www.amzn.com/dp/B07HXNCW4L (audiobook narrated by John Lordan) Also avaible on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OFXb8LDo you have any comments, or a case you'd like to suggest? You'll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation.  It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed.  Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

The guys break down the potential impact of Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks' hiring of Dusty May. Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press provides insight into May's coaching philosophy and the draft outlook for Michigan's top prospects. A round of Ask Reddit explores the pitfalls of bringing friends on first dates and the rising costs of live sports.

Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press joins the show to talk about the Mavs hire of former Michigan head coach Dusty May full 1108 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:24:59 +0000 9loaF4DY4jOalbKEjT4R0yGUvOTXD0s4 nba,dallas mavericks,sports Shan and RJ nba,dallas mavericks,sports Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press joins the show to talk about the Mavs hire of former Michigan head coach Dusty May DFW sports fans, this one's for you. The Shan & RJ show brings the heat with honest takes, sharp insight, and plenty of laughs covering the Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers, Stars, and everything Texas sports. Hosted by longtime local favorites Shan Shariff and RJ Choppy, along with insider Bobby Belt, the show blends deep knowledge with real fan vibes — plus regular guests like Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer and former players who keep the conversation fresh and real. New episodes drop Monday-Friday, or you can listen to Shan & RJ live on 105.3 The Fan, weekdays from 6–10 a.m. CT. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sp

Dusty May leaving Michigan basketball to coach Dallas Mavericks Dusty May leaving for NBA isn't a surprise, but timing is stunning Michigan basketball expected to name Mike Boynton Jr. interim coach How to score deals on National Detroit style Pizza Day

Detroit bus officials get a break while agency's watchdog gets the axe Making rent was like a ‘pit in my chest’ for this teacher, now it’s free

June 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press hockey writer, about the NHL trade market and its impact on the Red Wings and Dylan Larkin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I want you to be the first to know about WEIRDLY HELPFUL live this summer on 7/29. It's a live show/dinner party and we're calling it...HOW TO CUT THE CHEESE. It's actually a dinner party ABOUT dinner parties and tickets are available HERE. How to Cut the Cheese is part food show, part podcast performance, part public service you'll partake in while enjoying an incredible 4-course meal at The Rind, which the Detroit Free Press named #3 on their list of the Top 10 New Restaurants & Dining Experiences in 2024 "for its casual approach to upscale dining and its commitment to supporting Michigan's local food economy." --- https://mongersprovisions.com/products/weirdly-helpful-and-audace-creative-present-super-club-the-rind --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RFK Jr. announces $700M for mental health, addiction, homelessness Adopt-A-Road signs become political hot potato in West Bloomfield

June 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Detroit Free Press columnist Neal Rubin. They discuss delays in opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge. This causes frustration and shifts traffic from the Ambassador Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Screwworm outbreak spreads. Michigan takes steps to block parasite Shop classes disappearing in Michigan despite shortage of auto techs

In September 1988, Cardinal Edmund Szoka, the archbishop of Detroit, announced via a closed-circuit television broadcast that the archdiocese would close dozens of inner-city parishes in Detroit within a year. Churches on the city's predominantly Black east side would be disproportionately affected.  The announcement triggered an immediate outcry: parishioners met at Sacred Heart, Detroit's Black Catholic “mother church,” and held vigils outside locked churches; the Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance became the organizing hub of resistance; protestors marched up and down Woodward Avenue; and a few local residents planted mums outside the cardinal's residence, one for each parish the archdiocese eventually closed.  In the second episode of "The City and the Cross," host and Commonweal Centennial Fellow Aaron Robertson chronicles the community organizers who coordinated these efforts, a journalist who covered the story, the Catholic priests caught between their vows of obedience and their commitment to Black parishioners, and the prominent Black Catholic leader—a former Black Panther—who had to deliver the news of the parish closures to the communities he faithfully tried to serve. Featured Voices: Walter Hurley, Cardinal Szoka's chief of staff, who oversaw the implementation of the closures; Patricia Montemurri, a Detroit Free Press reporter who covered the Catholic Church in Detroit for decades; Father Norm Thomas, the Lebanese American pastor of Sacred Heart Church and a co-founder of the Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance (DCPA), who became the public face of the fight against the closures (archival); Cathey DeSantis, a former nun who became one of the lead organizers of the DCPA; Eric Blount, a Sacred Heart parishioner and minister who became an outspoken public voice against the archdiocese's plan Frances May, a Black laywoman who co-led the Alliance for Detroit Churches and directly challenged Cardinal Szoka's authority (archival); Wyatt Jones III, whose father Wyatt Jones Jr. delivered the news of the closures to the communities he had devoted his life to serving; Michelle McKinney and her mother Jackie Mahome, who watched St. Agnes—the church where Jackie had built pioneering Black history programs—be merged out of existence.

Sault Tribe elder works to keep ancestral tradition from dying UAW president Fain celebrates wins, eyes new political strategy at closed-door convention Jack In The Box opens in Battle Creek, Michigan's first location in years

Today's Mystery: When a 69-year-old factory worker is found beaten to death in his ransacked bungalow, police quickly focus on a suspicious stranger seen in the neighborhood. But reporter Kenneth McCormick notices a series of small inconsistencies that lead him to question whether the obvious suspect is really the killer.Original Radio Broadcast: November 15, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring Bill Smith as Kenneth McCormick.Also featuring Kathleen Cordell, Louis Van Rooten, Bob Dryden, Bill Lipton, and Leon Janney.Based on the reporting of Kenneth McCormick of the Detroit Free Press.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Formula Bruce, Patreon supporter since December 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

On last week's Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom shared the first piece of advice from his commencement message to new graduates. This week, he continues that conversation with a simple but powerful challenge: disconnect. In a world where so much of life is lived through screens, Mitch explores what happens when we put down our phones and reconnect with the people, places, and moments right in front of us. An online life is not a real life. Join us as we discuss the value of being present, witnessing the world with your own eyes, and discovering how much brighter life can be when you unplug. Plus, read Mitch's full commencement article here in the Detroit Free Press.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Review: Ambitious chef’s second restaurant brings promise to Midtown Arrest in break-in, attempted theft of Ram truck infotainment system For America's birthday, Michigan swimmer to tow 250 cannonballs

Today the show is being hosted by Dan Hasty, who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. Throughout the show, Dan was joined by some of our great guests to talk about Michigan State Athletics, the NBA Finals, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, and much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Omari Sankofa from the Detroit Free Press. He and Dan talked about the Pistons in the off-season, talked about what this Pistons team still needs, looked ahead to the NBA Draft, and more. We were then joined by Nate Wangler so he and Dan could talk about the World Cup. They talked about USA beating Paraguay, previewed the next match against Australia, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Omari Sankofa from the Detroit Free Press. He and Dan talked about the Pistons in the off-season, talked about what this Pistons team still needs, looked ahead to the NBA Draft, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today the show is being hosted by Dan Hasty, who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. Throughout the show, Dan was joined by some of our great guests to talk about Michigan State Athletics, the NBA Finals, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, and much more. In our first hour, Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. He and Dan talked about the news out of East Lansing today the J. Batt will be leaving MSU for Kentucky. They gave their opinions on why he decided to leave, talked about some comments that Tom Izzo made earlier today, talked about the future of MSU Athletics, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Omari Sankofa from the Detroit Free Press. He and Dan talked about the Pistons in the off-season, talked about what this Pistons team still needs, looked ahead to the NBA Draft, and more. We were then joined by Nate Wangler so he and Dan could talk about the World Cup. They talked about USA beating Paraguay, previewed the next match against Australia, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Max Bultman from the Athletic. He and Dan talked about what the Red Wings need in the off-season, talked about the Dylan Larkin trade request situation, and more. We were then joined by Brad Galli from the new "Brad Galli Show." He told us about what it's been like going off on his own, told us what he thinks the biggest Detroit story is right now, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Trey Conner who is the Chief Operating Officer of the Grand Rapids Gold. He told us about the Gold being named the G League Franchise of the Year, talked about the NBA Finals, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

$20M mosque opens in Dearborn Heights, a 'landmark for Islam' in US New rooftop lounge Pine Hall ready to debut in downtown Detroit Historic Zingerman's Cornman Farms hits market for $3.3 million

Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press joins the show to try and break down what is going on at Michigan State right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press joins the show to try and break down what is going on at Michigan State right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gordie Howe International Bridge opening postponed; new date unclear Boats capsize on Detroit River near Belle Isle after heavy rain Speed limits on Detroit freeways weren't created equal. Here's why

Victims identified, son in custody in Livonia home shooting that left 4 dead Checking account bonuses sound tempting but first dig into details EGLE, EPA announce $10M for additional Detroit River cleanup

June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe talk with Jackie Charniga, automotive reporter for the Detroit Free Press. They discuss GM's Energy Pass system, EV charging, and battery technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor joins Bryce and Omari this week to review listener ideas on what moves the Detroit Pistons could make this offseason. After a quick review of the NBA finals so far, the guys get right to listener suggestions including what it would take for the Pistons to go after Yaxel Lendeborg in this year’s NBA Draft. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

As strike continues at American Axle, storm brews for General Motors Ginger ale lovers throwing 160th birthday party for Vernors

June 10, 2026 ~ Detroit Free Press reporter Paul Egan breaks down the investigation into three deaths at a Michigan women's prison and the push for answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Michigan fuel prices drop, new Mideast fighting raises concerns Sources: Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon-cutting to take place Friday You can visit national parks for free on Flag Day, not Juneteenth

UAW declares strike at American Axle, a key GM supplier Curious about Xtreme Xperience supercar rides? We gave it a try. Whitmer reconvenes Michigan gun violence task force

June 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss Donald Trump's influence on GOP primaries with M.L. Elrick, the On Guard government watchdog reporter for the Detroit Free Press. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit could be on hook for $27M in demo dirt cleanup Leaving your dog out on 80-degree days? Michigan city will cite you Here's when you can get a sneak peek at the second Dutch Girl Donuts

Metro Detroit leaders irate over Priority Waste's shoddy service This unpopular parking move could spare you a fender bender

You can own Great Lakes waterfront property through Michigan DNR land auction Scabies outbreak at Muskegon prison prompts inmate quarantine See a dog left in a hot car in Michigan? Trying to rescue it is illegal

Michigan U.S. Senate candidates pick lanes, not punches in debate Hazel Park after-prom party shooting suspect released after self-defense claim This Great Lake doesn't border Michigan. 10 facts about Lake Ontario

Michigan Medicine, Blue Cross reach insurance coverage deal Short-term rental disputes could reshape Michigan housing, tourism Capital gains tax hit could shock more home sellers in Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028 What Wayne County transit millage would mean for Detroit, 16 other communities Plant-based restaurant Besos now open in downtown Birmingham

Air Force extends PFAS cleanup at former Michigan base another 5 years City announces upcoming road closures for Detroit Grand Prix 2026 Moo Moo Subaru turned rubber cows into a tradition. Meet the creators.

Lawmaker wants answers after second sudden death at women's prison British Red Arrows to perform at Thunder Over Michigan airshow Michigan has thousands of inland lakes. These 10 are worth a visit

Michigan gas prices are near $5. Here’s how drivers are saving at the pump Traverse City Food & Wine Festival returns, tickets go on sale May 20 Detroit Catholic archdiocese restructures as Mass attendance drops 40%

Today, I am joined by author and investigator Gail A. Eisnitz. Gail is the winner of the Albert Schweitzer Medal for outstanding achievement in animal welfare, is the chief investigator for the Humane Farming Association. Her work has resulted in exposés by ABC's Good Morning America, PrimeTime Live, and Dateline NBC, and her interviews have been heard on more than 1600 radio stations. Her work has also been featured in such newspapers as The New York Times, Miami Herald, Detroit Free Press, Texas Monthly, Denver Business Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and US News & World Report.To learn more about Gail, her book Out of Sight, and the Humane Farming Association:visit the HFA website at hfa.orgTo learn more about Gail's book: https://hfa.org/pdf/out-of-sight-book.pdfTo buy Gail's book: https://a.co/d/06a9Jy3d or your local bookstoreTo learn more about Humane Farming Association (HFA) website: hfa.org and follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheHumaneFarmingAssociationTo connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Consumers Energy seeks to sell 13 dams statewide to private equity firm Wayne State's medical dean accused of creating toxic workplace 1 shot in carjacking in Orion Township Panera, Old Navy parking lot

Mike Duggan ends 2026 independent campaign for Michigan governor Experts see near-decade high ER surge in tick bites. How to stay safe

NHRA drag racing returning to Michigan for first time in 66 years Joe Muer-style restaurant to go into former site of Joe Louis Arena

Michigan Supreme Court restricts ICE civil arrests at courthouses University of Michigan to buy most of Concordia's Ann Arbor campus

'Don't let me die': Man who saved Detroit teen shooting victim speaks out Planned Parenthood: Michigan clinics will close if state doesn't provide $5M How long is Lake Huron coastline? 10 facts about 'sunrise side' lake

George C. Parker was an infamous con man. He sold the Brooklyn Bridge countless times. He sold Ulysses S. Grant's tomb. He sold Madison Square Garden. He sold the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He even sold the Statue of Liberty! Most often, the victims of his schemes were new immigrants who didn't speak English and were unfamiliar with America's public property laws. …but… was George C. Parker truly the prolific scammer he claimed to be? The internet sure thinks so! Normie C begs to differ.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Asbury Park Press. “Capt. Parker Held For Extradition.” June 30, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Famous ‘Seller,' Seized Here, Gets Life.” December 18, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Noted Confidence Man, Is Arrested Here.” June 29, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Famous ‘Con' Man Starts as ‘Lifer.'” November 23, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Smartest Bunco Salesman Faces Life Term If Convicted.” July 8, 1928.Brooklyn Eagle. “Albert Murch Dies.” August 11, 1931.Brooklyn Eagle. “Brooklyn Bridge's ‘Seller' Sent to Sing Sing For Life.” November 23, 1928.Brown, Peter Jensen. “Bridges, Bunco and Basso - a Gullible History of Selling the Brooklyn Bridge.” Early Sports and Pop Culture History Blog, October 1, 2020. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2020/10/bridges-bunco-and-basso-gullible.html.Cohen, Gabriel. “For You, Half Price - The New York Times.” The New York Times, November 27, 2005. https://archive.is/5GeA4.Courier-Post. “Bunco Prince Faces Life For $150 Deal.” July 9, 1928.Daily News. “Con Man Uses Love Notes To Gag Dupes.” July 8, 1928.Detroit Free Press. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” November 23, 1928.Ellery Queen Magazine. “Stranger Than Fiction.” November 2022. https://www.elleryqueenmysterymagazine.com/the-crime-scene/stranger-than-fiction-november-2022/.Find a Grave. “‘Capt.' George C. Parker (1860-1937).” https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229047420/george_c-parker.HISTORY, dir. Modern Marvels: Building the Brooklyn Bridge (S2, E20) | Full Episode | History. 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Parker.” Grunge, April 4, 2022. https://www.grunge.com/820192/the-untold-truth-of-19th-century-conman-george-c-parker/.Naked History. “The Man Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge.” https://web.archive.org/web/20190718114933/https://www.historynaked.com/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.NYC Walks. “The Brooklyn Bridge — ‘If You Believe That, I Have a Bridge in Brooklyn to Sell to You.'” https://nycwalks.com/blog/the-brooklyn-bridge-if-you-believe-that-i-have-a-bridge-in-brooklyn-to-sell-to-you/.Racing Nellie Bly. “Con Artist George Parker Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Famous Monuments.” Accessed April 24, 2026. https://racingnelliebly.com/strange_times/con-artist-george-parker-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.Sifakis, Carl. Hoaxes and Scams: A Compendium of Deceptions, Ruses, and Swindles. Facts on File, 1993.“Sing Sing Prison Admission Registers, 1865-1939.” n.d. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8922/.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Man, Suing State, Charged With Forging Contracts.” September 18, 1930.The Brooklyn Citizen. “News of the Day.” July 18, 1892.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Nothing Heard of Criminal Who Skipped Jail.” January 3, 1906.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Old Offender Once Again in Toils of Law.” July 7, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. “Once Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Lots in City Hall Park, Rest of Life May Be In Jail.” July 8, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Times. “Roamer, 58, Is Given Life For Forgery.” December 17, 1928.The Houston Post. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” December 26, 1928.The Mayfield Messenger. “Con Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Gets Life in Prison.” December 18, 1928.The Miami Herald. “Dean of Slickers Given Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The News Journal. “Former Resident of Shore Gets Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The Saginaw News. “His Wasted Sales Talent.” July 10, 1928.The Washington Post. “Life for Brooklyn Bridge Swindler.” December 18, 1928.Times Union. “Big Claimant Against State Recognized by Judge Conway.” September 18, 1930.Times Union. “Lifer Recalls Nervy Escape.” November 23, 1928.Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? 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