
The Black Dirt Tapes is a true crime podcast uncovering the dark, forgotten stories buried beneath Iowa’s surface. Hosted, written, and produced by Cody Burk, each episode digs into the eerie, unsettling, and often unexplained history of small towns across the state-- true crime, paranormal encounters, local legends, and the things people would rather forget. No teams. No studios. Just one mic and... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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Episode 6 – In 1979, 18‑year‑old Michelle Martinko was found murdered in her family’s car outside Cedar Rapids’ Westdale Mall, a crime that stunned the city and baffled investigators for decades. This episode revisits one of Iowa’s most haunting case... more
Episode 5 – In May of 1968 a massive tornado tore through Charles City, leveling homes, factories, and entire blocks in minutes. By the time the storm passed, the town was unrecognizable—and hundreds of lives had been changed forever. This episode tr... more
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Episode 4 - In 2001, seven bodies were found at two separate crime scenes in Sioux City, Iowa — all at the hands of a single man with a hammer. No motive. No mercy. This episode unpacks one of the most senseless and brutal murder sprees in Iowa histo... more
Episode 3 - The Flooding Of Red Rock
Beneath the still waters of Lake Red Rock lie the remnants of towns lost to time—and to something else. In this episode, we trace the violent frontier roots of Red Rock, the great flood that nearly wiped it out, ... more
Episode 2 – The Beast of Van Meter
In the fall of 1903, something strange descended on the quiet town of Van Meter, Iowa. It came in the dark—winged, towering, and glowing from its head like a lantern. Townspeople swore it was real. Newspapers docum... more
Episode 1 - On a cold night in 1973, five teens went to Gitchie Manitou to hang out around a campfire. By morning, four were dead—and one would never be the same.
This episode unpacks one of Iowa’s most horrific crimes: the murders, the land, and th... more










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