Michigan Murders & Music
by Michigan Murder & Music
Join us on "Michigan Murders and Music" for a true crime road trip with a twist. Picture this: you're cruising across Michigan with two of your wildest, most entertaining friends. At every stop, they've got a local true crime story to tell you. Our mission is to explore these dark tales while staying laser-focused on the perpetrator, honoring the victims and their families by not sensationalizing their pain. On our special UNSOLVED episodes, we will occasionally focus more on the victim to help generate new leads and find answers. And because no road trip is complete without a great playlist, every episode ends with a hand-picked song by a legendary Michigan band. We guarantee a dark story and leave you with a happy ending—all in one trip.
Episodes
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Brad Srebnik and Joshua Wirgau featuring Electric Bug
Send us a text message ! This episode of Michigan Murders & Music takes listeners on another dark true‑crime road trip through Michigan, focusing on the case involving Brad Srebnik and Joshua Wirgau. The hosts explore the events surrounding the crime with their signature approach: keeping the...
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Daisy Zick Unsolved featuring Empress Eyes
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we take a quick but compelling dive into the brutal and still‑unsolved murder of Daisy Zick, a Battle Creek woman whose 1963 stabbing shocked the community and left investigators with more questions than answers. Despite the violent nature of the attack…
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Jason Thomas Harris featuring Liquid Mike
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dig into the disturbing case of Jason Thomas Harris, a man who decided that ending his marriage was harder than ending his wife’s life. Instead of pursuing a divorce, Harris chose a far darker path—one that left a young mother dead and a community...
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Linda Burn'em Stermer featuring Ten Peso
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dive into the explosive and deeply unsettling case of Linda Stermer, a Michigan woman whose husband died in a fiery incident that raised far more questions than answers. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident quickly unraveled into a tangled…
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The Robison Family Murders featuring TYCHIUS
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we head deep into the woods of northern Michigan to revisit one of the state’s most haunting and baffling mass murders: the Robison family killings. What was supposed to be a peaceful summer getaway at their Lake Michigan cabin turned into a nightmare…
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Jaime Rodriguez Jr & Augustin Pena featuring Almost Made the Mix Tape
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dig into the tragic and infuriating case of Jaime Rodriguez Jr., a young Michigan man whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. What begins as a night out quickly spirals into a deadly confrontation, leaving Jaime’s family searching for...
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Kenny Wayne McBride featuring Bog Wizard
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dig into the heartbreaking and senseless killing of Kenny Wayne McBride, a Michigan man whose life was cut short during what should have been an ordinary night. What begins as a simple gathering spirals into violence, leaving Kenny’s family devastated...
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Derek Dupree Horton featuring Honeyfoot
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dive into the heartbreaking case of Derek Dupree Horton, a young Michigan man whose life was stolen in a moment of senseless violence. What should have been an ordinary day turned into a tragedy that left a family shattered and a community demanding...
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Paul Marcus Carter & Accessory featuring The Outer Vibe
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we unpack the tangled and troubling case of Paul Marcus Carter, a man whose choices pulled him into the aftermath of a violent crime. What begins as a story about friendship and loyalty quickly spirals into a legal nightmare when Carter finds himself...
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The System Fails Aiden White featuring Venson Dix
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we examine the heartbreaking and infuriating case of Aiden White, a young Michigan boy failed at every turn by the very systems meant to protect him. What should have been a straightforward path to safety instead became a maze of ignored warnings, missed...
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Otto Clarence Ivy featuring The Blue Pines
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we explore the chilling case of Otto Clarence Ivy, a Michigan man whose life ended under violent and suspicious circumstances. What begins as a seemingly straightforward tragedy quickly unravels into a story filled with deception, fear, and a desperate...
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Ricky Dickie Moore featuring The Winter After
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we tell the heartbreaking story of Ricky “Dickie” Moore, a Michigan man whose life was taken in a senseless act of violence that never should have happened. What begins as an ordinary day spirals into tragedy, leaving a family shattered and a community...
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Seth Privacky Mass Murder featuring Come Out Fighting
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we revisit one of Michigan’s most shocking and devastating crimes — the mass murder committed by 18‑year‑old Seth Privacky. What began as a tense family dynamic exploded into unimaginable violence when Privacky carried out a calculated and cold‑blooded...
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Kelly Cochran featuring Chad Flores
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dive into the twisted and deeply disturbing world of Kelly Cochran, one of Michigan’s most chilling modern killers. What begins as a story about a troubled marriage quickly unravels into something far darker — a deadly pact, a brutal murder, and a…
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Igor Lanis QAnon Dad featuring Dyssemia
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we examine the horrifying case of Igor Lanis, a Michigan father whose descent into violent conspiracy thinking ended in an unthinkable family tragedy. What began as online obsession and paranoia escalated into a deadly explosion of rage, leaving his…
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Robert E. Leamon the Third featuring Antighost
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we tell the heartbreaking story of Robert E. Leamon III, a young Michigan man whose life was taken in a sudden and senseless act of violence. What began as an ordinary night spiraled into tragedy, leaving Robert’s family devastated and a community...
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Tia Skinner & Friends featuring The Hacky Turtles
Send us a text message ! Tia Skinner enlisted the help of her boyfriend (of two weeks) to murder her parents. Listen to how quickly things escalate in the story of Tia Skinner and her well planned execution of her parents. Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always. This week…
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George Yzaguirre featuring The Founding
Send us a text message ! George seemed like a decent guy until he started drinking. Sadly, he started drinking more and more and things just go terribly wrong. Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always. This week we are featuring: The Founding Reach out to our featured artist:...
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Robert Boob Bashara featuring Earth Radio
Send us a text message ! This is the story of Robert Bashara. He murdered his wife, and tried to have others murdered also. The story of Rich boy Robert is right here, enjoy. Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always. This week we are featuring: Earth Radio...
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Saint Christopher Lockhart featuring Jack Droppers & the Best Intentions
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking and deeply human story of Christopher Lockhart, a Michigan man whose kindness, creativity, and gentle spirit earned him the nickname Saint Christopher. But behind the warmth he shared with others, danger was quietly closing…
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Shanda Vanderark & son, Paul Fergeson featuring Deerfield Run
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we confront one of Michigan’s most disturbing and heartbreaking cases — the torture and murder of 15‑year‑old Paul Fergeson at the hands of his own mother, Shanda VanderArk. What unfolded inside their Muskegon home is almost impossible to comprehend: a...
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James Dewey Porter IV featuring Bad Footing
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we break down the tragic and senseless killing of James Dewey Porter IV, a Michigan man whose life was cut short in a burst of violence that didn’t need to happen. What began as a confrontation fueled by anger and poor decisions escalated into a fatal...
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Sharee Miller husband killer featuring Shane Tripp
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we unravel the twisted and deeply manipulative case of Sharee Miller, a Michigan woman whose secret online affair set the stage for a cold‑blooded murder. Behind the façade of a seemingly ordinary life, Sharee was weaving a web of lies, seduction, and...
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The Jones Bros Newaygo/Shannon Siders featuring Misery Lane
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we revisit one of Michigan’s most haunting cold cases — the 1989 murder of Shannon Siders, a young woman whose disappearance left her small town shaken and searching for answers. For decades, rumors swirled, leads went nowhere, and the case grew colder by...
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Arthur L. Williamson Crackigated Murder featuring Inaudible Darling
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we break down the shocking and senseless killing committed by Arthur L. Williamson, a man whose long history of violence and drug use culminated in a horrifying attack that left a Michigan community stunned. What unfolded was a chaotic, frenzied assault —...
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Chad Allen Reed featuring I Believe in Julio
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we examine the tragic and violent death of Chad Allen Reed, a Michigan man whose final moments unfolded during a chaotic confrontation that spiraled far beyond control. What began as a tense encounter quickly escalated into a deadly clash, leaving Reed’s...
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Soundtrack # 7 from episodes 86-97
Send us a text message ! Barrel Bones Song Title: Fool Outta You Bandcamp: https://barrelbones.bandcamp.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVATlBV87v6Z4uwGyddQDYQ Ficus Song Title: Bandcamp: https://ficustheband.bandcamp.com/ Ficus Merch: https://ficustheband.bandcamp.com/merch...
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Jenny Jones goads Jonathan Schmitz into an awful situation featuring Old Mountain Acid Test
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we revisit one of the most infamous tragedies in talk‑show history — the case of Jonathan Schmitz, a Michigan man thrust into a humiliating on‑air ambush by The Jenny Jones Show. What producers framed as a lighthearted “secret crush” segment quickly...
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Tom Richardson Fall from grace and Pictured Rocks features The Tomas Esparaza Band
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we explore the tragic and unsettling story of Tom Richardson, a Michigan man whose life took a dark turn long before he ever set foot near the cliffs of Pictured Rocks. What should have been a scenic adventure along one of the state’s most breathtaking...
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Chadwick Mobley the real killer, Kenneth Carl Grondin not?? featuring Kougran
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we unravel a case that exposes one of the most painful failures in the justice system — the wrongful conviction of Kenneth Carl Grondin for a murder he did not commit, and the eventual revelation that the true killer was Chadwick Mobley. What began as a...
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UPDATE: Federico "Kiko" Cruz Life Sentence Changed featuring Murder Party
Send us a text message ! In this episode, we revisit the case of Federico “Kiko” Cruz, a man whose conviction and life sentence shook his Michigan community — and whose legal fate has now taken a dramatic turn. After years behind bars, new developments have reshaped the outcome of his case…
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Neenef Odah murder/suicide at Kalamazoo College featuring Drink Their Blood
Send us a text message ! “Neenef Odah Murder-Suicide at Kalamazoo College featuring Drink Their Blood” Michigan Murders & Music This episode examines the heartbreaking murder‑suicide involving Neenef Odah at Kalamazoo College, a case that stunned the campus and left a deep emotional impact on the...
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The Long Game of Arthur Waite and The Peck Family Murders featuring Short Panic
Send us a text message ! “The Long Game of Arthur Waite and the Peck Family Murders featuring Short Panic” Michigan Murders & Music This episode unravels the chilling and calculated crimes of Arthur Waite, whose long‑running deception and manipulation culminated in the tragic murders within the...
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David Do-Gooder Goodreau featuring Cosmic Sans
Send us a text message ! “David ‘Do‑Gooder’ Goodreau featuring Cosmic Sans” Michigan Murders & Music This episode dives into the unsettling case of David “Do‑Gooder” Goodreau, a man whose outward charm and helpful persona hid a much darker reality. The hosts guide listeners through the unraveling...
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Keith "Bad" Appling featuring Former Critics
Send us a text message ! This episode traces the heartbreaking fall of Keith “Bad” Appling, once one of Detroit’s most electrifying young basketball stars. The hosts take listeners back to Appling’s early days at Pershing High School, where he dominated the court, shattered records, and earned...
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Cases of Interest pt 3 featuring The Smokin Dobroleles
Send us a text message ! In this third installment of Cases of Interest, the hosts take listeners on another winding road trip through Michigan’s strangest, most unsettling, and most head‑scratching stories. Instead of focusing on a single case, this episode highlights several lesser‑known...
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Steven Kelsey Jr. featuring Hillbilly Nightmare
Send us a text message ! This episode unravels the disturbing case of Steven Kelsey Jr., a man whose violent actions left a Michigan community shaken and searching for answers. The hosts guide listeners through the events leading up to the crime, the investigation that followed, and the chilling...
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Keith Clintz I mean, Lintz Jr, Meth-head Madness featuring Ficus
Send us a text message ! This episode dives into the chaotic and unsettling world of Keith Clintz— or, as the hosts keep accidentally calling him, Keith Lintz Jr. What begins as a simple name mix‑up quickly becomes the least confusing part of the story. The hosts guide listeners through a case...
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Soundtrack # 6 featuring bands from previous episodes
Send us a text message ! Would you enjoy just hearing the tunes from our featured bands??? Here's a compilation of bands from the last few episodes. Please download and enjoy!! Find these bands on Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok...let them know that we sent you!!...
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DeAngelo Martin following in Momma's footsteps featuring Barrel Bones
Send us a text message ! This episode dives into the chilling case of DeAngelo Martin, a man whose crimes shook Detroit and left investigators piecing together a pattern of violence that seemed to echo the dark legacy of his own upbringing. The hosts guide listeners through Martin’s troubled...
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Our outro...which is actually our music permission.
Send us a text message ! I decided to post this because I wanted you all to know that we DO get permission from the bands before using their music. Sometimes, they send me free music but most of the time I try to buy their tunes off Bandcamp just to support them a wee bit. We are so thankful to…
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Crazy Kiltman, Mark Latunski SENTENCED featuring The VonWerewolves
Send us a text message ! This episode dives into one of Michigan’s most shocking and bizarre modern crimes — the case of Mark Latunski, the self‑proclaimed “Kiltman” whose violent actions stunned the nation and left a community reeling. The hosts walk listeners through the disturbing details of...
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Chantrienes Barker along with Corey Davis, Ichard Oden & Jason Henderson featuring Birdie Country
Send us a text message ! This episode unpacks the tangled and deeply unsettling case involving Chantrienes Barker, along with Corey Davis, Richard Oden, and Jason Henderson — a group whose actions led to a brutal and senseless crime that shook their Michigan community. The hosts guide listeners...
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Parracide Child, Christopher not so Dank Dankovich featuring Forge the Sun
Send us a text message ! This episode examines the chilling case of Christopher Dankovich, a Michigan teenager whose violent actions stunned his community and raised difficult questions about abuse, trauma, and the devastating consequences of a home life in crisis. The hosts walk listeners…
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Patrick they finally caught you Gilham featuring Low Phase
Send us a text message ! This episode unravels the long‑awaited capture of Patrick Gilham, a man who managed to evade justice for decades after committing one of Michigan’s most haunting crimes. The hosts walk listeners through the original investigation, the dead ends that frustrated detectives,...
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Dennis Hank DePue featuring Todd Michael Band
Send us a text message ! This episode digs into the disturbing case of Dennis “Hank” DePue, a man whose violent actions and chilling escape turned a Michigan murder into a nationwide manhunt — and later inspired one of horror cinema’s most unsettling villains. The hosts walk listeners through...
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Rose Verez NOT a witch featuring The Picasso's
Send us a text message ! This episode explores the strange, unsettling, and often misunderstood case of Rose Verez, a woman whose life and death became tangled in rumor, fear, and small‑town superstition. The hosts guide listeners through the events leading up to her murder, the bizarre…
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Tourist Terrors: Pictured Rocks featuring John Nowack Music
Send us a text message ! In this episode, the hosts head north to one of Michigan’s most breathtaking destinations — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore — a place known for its cliffs, colors, and crystal‑clear water… and, as it turns out, more than a few unsettling stories. What should be a…
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Rodrick Dantzler: Super Sad Massacre in Grand Rapids featuring Joey Warhead
Send us a text message ! This episode covers one of the darkest and most heartbreaking days in Grand Rapids history — the violent rampage of Rodrick Dantzler, whose actions left the city stunned, grieving, and searching for answers. The hosts walk listeners through the events leading up to the...
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update on Amy Black featuring Sorry Not Sorry
Send us a text message ! This episode revisits the heartbreaking case of Amy Black, offering listeners an important update on a story that has lingered in Michigan’s true‑crime memory for years. The hosts walk through the latest developments, the new information that has surfaced, and the ongoing...
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Join us on "Michigan Murders and Music" for a true crime road trip with a twist.
Picture this: you're cruising across Michigan with two of your wildest, most entertaining friends. At every stop, they've got a local true crime story to tell you.
Our mission is to explore these dark tales while staying laser-focused on the perpetrator, honoring the victims and their families by not sensationalizing their pain. On our special UNSOLVED episodes, we will occasionally focus more on the victim to help generate new leads and find answers.
And because no road trip is complete without a great playlist, every episode ends with a hand-picked song by a legendary Michigan band.
We guarantee a dark story and leave you with a happy ending—all in one trip.
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