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Corn Fed Killer

by Michelle O'Dell

A True Crime podcast featuring stories of crimes and killers from the Midwest.

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  1. Episode 101: Killer Kid

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode finds us in Wisconsin. From missing to murdered, this is the story of the Brenizer/Berentson family. Sources: Prison Correspondence: Write to Inmate PenPal Bruce Brenizer The Horrific Crimes of Bruce Brenizer “The Brenizer/Berentson Family”, S1: E9. Family...

  2. Episode 101: The Maharishi University Murder

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode finds in in Iowa once again. This one brings up such questions as: is "not guilty by reason of insanity" ever an appropriate verdict? and how much responsibility does a university bear when a crime happens on its campus? Sources: Mission and Core Values |...

  3. Episode 100: The Delphi Murders

    WOWZA! This is our 100th episode, Curious Listener! And, what better way to pay homage to 100 than to cover the case that got me thinking about starting my own podcast to begin with--the Delphi murder case. After 4 years, we finally have a resolution. Sources: www.youtube.com. Hidden True Crime....

  4. SHORT HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT

    Hi, Curious Listener! Just a little announcement, I will be taking a break from uploading new episodes until after Christmas. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and I will be in your ears once again at the end of December for our 100th episode! https://booksandblingshop.etsy.com

  5. Episode 99: Not Iowa Nice

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode puts into question the reputation of Midwesterners as being nice. This chickadee definitely wasn't being nice when she torched her husband! Sources: https://www.dailycrime.com/murder-of-tim-pasa-by-barbara-pasa-investigated-on-snapped/ "Love on Fire." Meet,...

  6. Episode 98: The Sadistic Cult of Rulo

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today, we are discussing the horrific story of the murders of two innocent young people by a sadistic cult leader. The cult?--The Church of Yahweh. The leader?--Michael Ryan. The vibe--DISTURBING AF! Sources:...

  7. Episode: 97: Cryptids Three

    Happy Halloween, Curious Listener! Today, we are discussing three surreal cryptids--one from Michigan and two from the Hoosier State. Sources: YouTube.com. Ageless One. "North American Cryptids-Michigan Dogman," 28 Feburary 2023. https://northernmichiganhistory.com/the-legend-of-michigans-dogman/...

  8. Episode 96: The Loveland Frog

    Hi, Curious Listener! It is time for another Cornfed Cryptid episode! This time we find ourselves in Ohio. Today, we discuss the Lakeland Frog, a frog humanoid said to roam the lakes and rivers of Ohio. Cute or creepy? Sources:...

  9. Episode 95: The Ozark Howler

    Today is another Corn Fed Cryptid episode. This time we find ourselves in the Missouri Ozarks. Sources-- https://northamericancryptids.com/ozark-howler/ https://hangar1publishing.com/blogs/cryptids/missouri-cryptids

  10. Episode 94: Corn Fed Cryptid, The Beast of Bray Road

    Hi, Curious Listener! It is officially October and officially Spooky Season! In honor of Spooky Season, I am introducing Corn Fed Cryptid, starting with The Beast of Bray Road. We are headed to Wisconsin where there lives a legend of a werewolf who chases cars and digs in the fields of a private...

  11. Episode 93: For Apophis, God of Chaos!

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today, we enter the bizzaro mind of spree killer Nikko Jenkins! Hold on to your hats--this one is truly chaotic! Sources-- https://dpic-cdn.org/production/documents/State_v_Jenkins_NE_SCt_20190718.pdf https://www.ketv.com/article/who-are-the-jenkinses-1/7642026...

  12. Episode 92: Worst Vacation Ever

    Hi, Curious Listener! The case I have for you today finds us in Tampa Bay, Florida where the lives of three first-time vacationers from Ohio comes to an abrupt and horrific end. This is the story of the murders of Joan, Michelle, and Christie Rogers. Join us on Instagram @cornfedkillerpodcast!...

  13. Episode 91: Killer Kelly

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today, we head to the Yoop where we will learn about a truly bizzaro case of a love quadrangle, a domineering woman, disturbed husband, and her unsuspecting lovers! It will take a tenacious policewoman and a detective who thinks way outside the box to solve this one! And, to...

  14. Episode 90: Room 319

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today I have an interesting case of suicide...or...homicide...? How about YOU decide?! Sources: https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/what-happened-in-room-319-family-questions-cause-of-death-of-young-mother...

  15. Episode 89: Who Killed the Robisons?

    Hi, Curious Listener! Welcome to Episode 89 of Corn Fed Killer! The case I have for you today involves the annihilation of an entire family in a sleepy little village on the coast of Lake Michigan. Sources: https://www.goodhartstore.com/userfiles/filemanager/27kvhxrplzrfchd58vo1/...

  16. Episode 88: Hollow Tree, Hollow Man

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode finds us in the small town of Apple Valley, Ohio where a massacre took place in the middle of the day. The horrific nature of the crimes rocked this community, but there is a survivor. A true hero. Today, I tell you the story of three murders and a…

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  17. Episode 87: Liar, Liar, House on Fire!

    Hi, Curious Listener! The case I have for you today finds us in Ohio in 2003. Today we discuss one very bad mom, a house fire, and the death of an innocent little boy. Connect with us on Insta: @cornfedkillerpodcast Sources: Ohio high court tosses Lorain woman's death sentence - cleveland.com...

  18. Episode 86: Bludgeoned in Beason

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today I have a most gruesome and senseless murder to discuss with you. Today we discuss the brutal murders of a family of five in tiny Beason, Illinois. Sources: Pathologist describes horrific wounds suffered by Gee family (pantagraph.com) Man gets life in prison for killing…

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  19. Episode 85: Shadowy Man?! Puh--lease!"

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today, I have the story of the senseless murder of Grace Ross and the scumbag who blamed a "shadowy man" for making him kill her. Sources-- 'It stopped being a regular day': Murder trial tells of when 6-year-old went missing (yahoo.com) Boy accused of killing 6-year-old…

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  20. Episode 84: Dark Web Killer

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today, I have for you a sordid case of the Dark Web and murder-for-hire. Sources-- State v. Allwine :: 2021 :: Minnesota Supreme Court Decisions :: Minnesota Case Law :: Minnesota Law :: US Law :: Justia Stephen Allwine sentenced to life in prison for wife's murder…

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  21. Episode 83: A Sadistic Murder Spree

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today I have for you one doozy of a case! We are talking about the heinous crime spree in 1984 of Alton Coleman and Debra Brown. Sources- Inside Alton Coleman's Grisly Murders Alongside Debra Brown (allthatsinteresting.com) A serial-killing couple is apprehended…

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  22. Episode 82: Did They?

    Hi, Curious Listener! The case I have for you today is the case of the murder of Theresa Hallbach. Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey are convicted of her murder, but did they do it? Many people don't think so. Find us on Instagram! @cornfedkillerpodcast Sources-- Here's Evidence in the Steven Avery...

  23. Episode 81: We're All Mad Here

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today we are delving into the Cleaveland Torso Murders of the 1930's. It is a wild ride, so buckle up and don't forget your vomit bucket--this one is gory! Sources-- Torso Murders - Cleveland Police Museum Jun 07, 1937, page 9 - News-Journal at Newspapers.com Torso Murders -...

  24. Episode 80: Michigan's Own Lizzie Borden

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today I have a doozy of a case for you! Today we talk about the horrific axe murder and beheading of an 80-year-old woman by her daughter-in-law, Martha Haney. Martha is known as Michigan's own Lizzie Borden. Sources- The Story of Martha Haney – TPKs Stories True Crime &…

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  25. Episode 79: Villisca? I don't even know her...

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today I have a most gruesome case for you--the Villisca Axe Murders! Sources: Bing Videos Villisca axe murders - Wikipedia The Ax Murderer Who Got Away | History| Smithsonian Magazine The 1912 Villisca Axe Murders Blog (typepad.com) Villisca Axe Murder House | Ghost…

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  26. Episode 78: Gary, Indiana Strangler

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today, we tackle the case of one of Indiana's most horrifying, and, yet, unknown, serial killers, Darren Deon Vann. Sources: Afrikka Hardy: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know (heavy.com) Darren Deon Vann (The Gary Strangler) - Serial Killer Documentary (youtube.com) Possible…

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  27. Episode 77: Corn Rake Killer

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today, we are discussing the brutal murder of Amy Mullis by means of a corn rake. The method of murder is gruesome, how she was discovered is heartwrenching, and the idea that this could have been an accident is ludicrous...isn't it? You be the judge. Sources: Todd Mullis...

  28. Episode 76: Teenage Dirtbag, Baby

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today, I have the heartwrenching tale of a real-life teenage dirtbag who is one of the only teenaged family annihilators we have seen in the true crime world. This is the story of the gruesome ax-murders of the Brom family. Drop me an [email protected]...

  29. Episode 75: Crazy Coward Charlie

    Hi, Curious Listener! In this episode, we delve into the terrifying and infuriating story of one of the country's least known serial killers, Charles Ray Hatcher. Buckle up, it's gonna be a bumpy ride! Sources: www.desmoinesregister.com www.murderpedia.org www.grunge.com www.serialkillercalendar.com

  30. Episode 74: You Can't Execute Me, I'm Incompetent!

    Hi, Curious Listener! This week we discuss the tragic murder of Kelly Eckart and the crazy bastard who murdered her! Further, we ask the question, can a person be too incompetent to be executed? Whaaa? Follow us on Insta @cornfedkillerpodcast Hit me up! [email protected] Sources:...

  31. Episode 73: Last Name, Judy

    Happy 2024, Curious Listener! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season! I am so happy to be back with you! Today, we are back in my home state of Indiana with the story of the Steven Timothy Judy, a violent killer and the first person to be executed in Indiana via the electric chair since 1963....

  32. Episode 72: The Kansas City Butcher

    Today, Dad joins me on the pod, and we discuss notorious killer Robert Berdella. This is a rough one, Curious Listener, so be warned! Sources: allthatsintersting.com/robert-berdella vintagenewsdaily.com newspapers.com

  33. Episode 71: The Meeks Family Murders

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today I have for you the story of the horrendous murders of the Meeks family, and the story of one brave little girl who helped get justice for her murdered parents and siblings. We also take a look at the advent of the foster care system in America in out "back in the day"...

  34. Episode 70: The Elkhart 4

    Four teenagers break into a house. One of them ends up dead. The rest are charged with murder. Sources: Podgist.com Generation Why podcast. Abc57news.com Wndu.com Abcnews.go.com Uslawshield.com Wikipedia.com

  35. Episode 69: Diana of the Dunes

    Hi, Curious Listener! In today's episode, I have some ghostly tales from my home state of Indiana. Sources: onlyinyourstate.com my mom :)

  36. Episode 68: Did He Do It?

    Today's episode involves a gruesome murder and a young boy who went down for it. But, did he do it? Sources: 48 Hrs: The Case Against Michael Politte. CBS. cbsnews.com alternet.org cinemaholic.com

  37. Episode 67: Veils and Exorcisms

    Hi, Curious Listener! Welcome to a combo Back in the Day and Spooky-ooky episode! Today we discuss what born with a veil is and the superstitions surrounding the phenomenon. And...we look at the true story behind the scariest movie of all time--The Exorcist! Sources: www.reference.com...

  38. Episode 66: The Witch of Delray?

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode finds us in Michigan. We are talking about Rose Veres AKA The Witch of Delray. Rose was accused of killing up to 11 men for their life insurance money in the 1920's -1930's. She was purported to be a witch having the power to curse people and even control the...

  39. Episode 64: Richard Speck

    Buckle in, Curious Listener! This case is a doozy from go to woe! And, in our Back in the Day segment, we discuss the history of the death penalty. What is your stance on capital punishment? Sources- ww.deathpenwaltyinfo.org www.worldpopulationreview.com www.cbsnews.com www.clarkprosecutor.org...

  40. Episode 63: Hell House and Celery Salt

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today we delve into the creepy story of the Michigan Hell House. We also discuss a "Back in the Day" remedy for all that ails you! Sources-- Michigan Hell House. Steve Shippy and Cindy Kaza. HBOMAX. 2023 mhc.andornot.com...

  41. Episode 62: Serial Killer Shawn Grate

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today I bring you the sordid tale of serial rapist and murderer Shawn Grate. Grate assaulted and murdered women in Ohio from 2005-2016. Sources-- mansfieldnewsjournal.com newspapers.com crimejunkie.com wikepedia.com Living with a Serial Killer. Peacock.

  42. Episode 61: Haunted Honky Tonk

    In today's episode, we discuss the sordid history of the site that is now Bobby Mackey's Music World in Wilder, KY. Bobby Mackey's is considered the most haunted night club in the United States. But, is it? And, if so, who or what haunts this honky tonk? Sources-- www.bobbymackeysmusicworld.com...

  43. Episode 60: Serial Strangler and Cinderella

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today we bring you a sadistic killer who enjoys stabbing his victims, just for the fun of it. A real sicko! And we talk the "real" Cinderella in out "Back in the Day" segment. Sources: Grimm's Fairytales. "Cinderella", by The Brothers Grimm. Twisted Killers. "The Ghost...

  44. Murder in the Daytime

    Hi, Curious Listener! This week I tell the heartbreaking story of murder of Karla Brown. We are in Wood river, IL for this one, a small town, a safe town...until, it wasn't. Sources-- Body in the Basement. Season 1, Episode 1. HBOMAX. newspapers.com

  45. Episode 58: Haunted Chicago

    Today, Curious Listener, we are taking a trip to the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chi-town! Listen to the interesting, and, somewhat dark, history of the hotel and what kind of ghosties have been seen lingering around the hotel--to this day! Sources-- congressplazahotel.com odyssey.com...

  46. Episode 57: Fill in the Branks

    Hey there, Curious Listener! Today we are discussing the heartbreaking murder of Oscar Velazquez. Michelle also tells us about the branks, a medieval torture device that was used to punish women for gossiping or for scolding their husbands. Sources-- Chicago Tribune. 08 July 2004. Killer...

  47. Episode 56: The Legend of Stiffy Green

    Hi, Curious Listener! Today's spooky episode finds us in a haunted cemetery in Terre Haute, IN. Also, in today's episode, Michelle discusses a few common, and really weird, courting practices of colonial America. Send me an e-mail: [email protected] Connect on Instagram:...

  48. Episode 55: Sandra's the Hero of this Story

    4 Teenage boys are found murdered at Gitchie Manitou State Park. This is the story of how one 13 year old girl led police to the capture of their killers. Sources-- Gitchie Girl. Haaman. "Killer Siblings." peacock.com newspapers.com

  49. Ep. 54: The Demon House of Gary, Indiana

    Do you believe in demonic spirits? Can demons inhabit a house and, then, attach themselves to the people that live there? In today's episode, we discuss just that. A house in Gary, IN deemed the Demon House is said to have affected the lives of, not only, the family that lived there, but also…

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  50. Episode 53: Madness in Minnesota

    In today's episode, I discuss the kidnapping of Mary and Beth Stauffer, as well as, the kidnapping and murder of Jason Wilkman in 1980 in the beautiful state of Minnesota. This is a story of obsession, an obsession that leads to horrific sexual crimes, not to mention mind games, kidnapping and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A True Crime podcast featuring stories of crimes and killers from the Midwest.

HOSTED BY

Michelle O'Dell

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