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The Fireplace Poker Murder - Spring Grove, Illinois

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First published

01/29/2026

Genres

comedy true crime

Duration

183 minutes

Parent Podcast

Small Town Murder

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<p>This week, in Spring Grove, Illinois, when a young woman is found, brutally murdered & with her skull crushed, detectives suspect her ex boyfriend, who happens to be an former small town police officer. He inists that he "only wants to help people". But his violent past, including being seen biting the victim's face, in public, makes him the obvious suspect. This all leads to wild & strange court poroceedings, and a huge fight over the murder weapon!</p> <p> </p> <p>Along the way, we find out that you should never write your own bio, that there is no such thing as a "little bite on the face", and that just because you used to be a cop, doesn't mean you know how to get away with murder!!</p> <p> </p> <p>New episodes, every Wednesday & Friday nights!!<br /> <br /></p> <p>Check us out on VIDEO Wednesday and Friday evenings on Netflix! www.netflix.com/smalltownmurder</p> <p>Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions!</p> <p> </p> <p>Follow us on...</p> <p>instagram.com/smalltownmurder</p> <p>facebook.com/smalltownpod</p> <p> </p> <p>Also, check out James & Jimmie's other shows, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!</p>