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Murder in the Heartland

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True Crime
Murder
Murder Investigation
Lloyd Tobin
Mark Mueller
Fort Worth
Billy Wallace
Jackie Johns
Diana Franklin
Lake Worth
Serial Killing
Jerilyn Desoto
Domestic Violence
Serial Killer
Lake Michigan
Jerry Carnahan
Cece Dove
Shawn Marie Williams
Rachel Tobin
Detective JD Roberts

Murder in the Heartland is your podcast for small-town American crime. Each episode is told through the collective point-of-view of a Middle American town and its residents, and every story documents a town and people in the heart of the country, and the provocative crime that tore through it. The townspeople are not only the storytellers, but they also hold the clues to the crimes that have forev... more

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Latest Episodes

Willard, MO Newlyweds are abducted from their home, never to be seen again.

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When an Ohio couple is found dead in their ransacked home, detectives turn to the community for help. Investigators must piece together the events of a horrific night to uncover the truth of what occurred to these local business owners.

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In the small town of Twinsburg, OH, Charlene Puffenbarger's three-year-old son is the only witness to her brutal murder. As Investigators continue to follow every tip that comes in, an unexpected source leads them to the killer.

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In rural Missouri, a hunter is found slain in his car near the popular deer trails. Was this a hunting accident gone wrong, or something more sinister?

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Deanna Smith
Karen's sister-in-law who was involved in the case, interviewed about access and motive
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Tony Littrell
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Eric Hockman
Person involved in the burglary and murder; confessed to stabbing the couple
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Heidi Kidwell
Eric's partner who participated in the burglary and murder
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Charles Kincaid
Auto plant employee who provided information to authorities
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Debbie Harvey
Angie's mother
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Alyssa Reckart
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 976 ratings
  • New find

    Really good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happybubblegirl
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Great

    Great podcast, great voice telling the story. This is my favourite kind of podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sanrob 62
    Australiaa month ago
  • Can't hear

    Damn 'music'

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Asciguy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it

    Great True Crime podcast. Cases I haven’t heard!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christie in Tennessee
    United Statesa month ago
  • Derivative of the original and best, small town murder. Come up with something original.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    RainbowUnicorn
    a month ago

Listeners Say

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The show's regional focus and storytelling approach are often cited as its most distinctive strengths or points of contention for sponsors and guests.
Listeners praise the strong sense of place and engaging crime narratives.
Opinions about narration vary; some fans love the interviews and re-enactments, others criticize the accent or pacing.

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Apple Podcasts
#53
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#93
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#177
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#118
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#186
France/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#52
Japan/True Crime

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What is Murder in the Heartland about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Delves into small-town crime with a community-first storytelling approach, centering on what residents recall and reveal about shocking cases that unsettled their towns. Episodes emphasize intimate detail, local setting, and a mix of interviews, victim stories, and re-enactments to build a sense of place and tension. The show often highlights Southern settings and themes, with listener feedback pointing to strong narration and compelling investigations, but also sparking debate about voice, pacing, and format consistency. This mix makes it a good fit for fans of character-driven true crime with a regional flavor, and for brands seeking authentic Southern-crime storytelling or cross-promotional potential with related true-crime properties.

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Murder in the Heartland launched 4 years ago and published 80 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Murder in the Heartland include:

1. Deanna Smith
2. Tony Littrell
3. Eric Hockman
4. Heidi Kidwell
5. Charles Kincaid
6. Debbie Harvey
7. Sheriff Sean Call
8. Detective Bronson Painter

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