
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘that kind of thing doesn’t happen in our town’, but here on Midwest Murder, we will shatter that false reality. In fact, it happens more often than we know, and sometimes the details of the most horrific crimes that happen in our neighborhoods are lost in the back pages of newspapers, forgotten on our news channels, and eventually erased over time.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 142 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

A man pulls over on a bridge in Detroit and reports finding a body in the river below. At first, he’s just a witness. But as more victims are discovered and survivors come forward, investigators begin to realize they may have already met the man they... more
A late-night pickup turns into a nightmare in a Green Bay basement. What followed was a confession so disturbing it left no mystery; only the question of how chaos, drugs, and violence collided so completely.
Location: Wisconsin
Victim: Shad Thyrio... more
On a walking trail near an abandoned mine pit in northern Minnesota, investigators discovered a burned body with a broken knife blade still lodged in the chest. What began as a grim scene in the woods quickly led detectives back to a small apartment... more
In Prohibition-era Chicago, beer meant power, and power meant enemies. When a high-profile kidnapping shakes the city, Roger “The Terrible” Touhy becomes the perfect villain. What follows is a decades-long battle through courtrooms, prison walls, and... more
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I haven’t listened to any other podcast since I attended the live at the oak park theatre in minot nd. I rarely laugh out loud while watching movies or listening to podcasts but find myself often laughing out loud in the car while listening. Thank you for making me laugh on my way to Idaho to fight my dv/child abuser
Hi Jonah & Dawn! Just wanted to say this is my favorite true crime murder podcast!!!
Also wanted to thank Jonah for the honeymoon beer he got for my husband and I! 🙂
Love,
Jeremy and Lacey Edwards
I’ve been listening since the beginning and it just keeps getting better and better! Love the respectful way they tell these horrible stories. Only criticism I would suggest is when there are living, insignificant people listed in the case, especially minor children find a way to protect their identity. In one case, I remember the former girlfriend and son of a convicted killer, were called out by name, when they really had nothing to do with the murders. Just my 2cents!!
I love true crime and I’m from the Midwest so this podcast checks the boxes for me. Dawn and Jonah make me feel like I’m hanging with my cool older cousins that are telling me about our small town lore. Thanks for keeping me company while I walk, clean the house and decompress!
As a musician I typically listen to music all day at work or on the go. But a friend introduced me to Midwest Murder a few years ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. I’ve tried other true crime podcasts but nothing quite does it like this one. Maybe it’s because Jonah’s voice sounds like an EXACT combination of my uncle and a friend from Canada. It’s uncanny. My only complaint is they don’t do enough stories about Chicago! The capital of the Midwest imo. Don’t @ me. Please come do a live show he... more
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The content focuses on true crime stories that spotlight the often-overlooked horrific events occurring in the Midwest. Each episode unearths chilling tales of murder, organized crime, and wrongful convictions, revealing how personal relationships and societal dynamics can lead to tragedy. The hosts employ a captivating narrative style, combining detailed research with engaging banter, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the intricate and oftentimes dark tales of their communities. The unique emphasis on lesser-known Midwest mysteries sets this show apart from others in the true crime genre, appealing to those interested in both local lore and the broader implications of crime in society.
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