Podcast
Midwest Malice
Hosted by Maryl Wilson · EN
My name is Maryl, and I’m the host of Midwest Malice, a faith-based podcast dedicated to exploring true crime cases throughout the Midwest, with a focus on justice, redemption, and the impact of these tragedies on communities.
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Episodes
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Miles for Mollie: The Jog that Ended in Tragedy
2w ago00:16:03Tap to summarizeSurveillance footage. A suspicious vehicle. A month-long search. Mollie Tibbetts’ disappearance gripped the country—and led investigators to a cornfield and a killer hiding in plain sight. Tune in for a story of digital clues, forensic breakthroughs, and the trial that followed.
Transcribe →James Brinker: A Family Shattered by Domestic Violence
3w ago00:26:45Tap to summarizeJames Brinker had a long history of violence. The system knew. The neighborhood saw. And still, Marie Brinker ended up dead. This episode investigates the warning signs, the legal failures, and the aftermath of a crime that should’ve been prevented. Listen now—and learn why speaking up might save a life.
Transcribe →The Murder Plot of Karina Cooper
4w ago00:19:56Tap to summarizeRyan Cooper was a father of four, a farmer, and a man who trusted his wife. But behind closed doors, Karina Cooper was plotting with her salon client and lover to end his life. Tune in for a story about betrayal, digital footprints, and the family left to pick up the pieces.
Transcribe →The Boy Who Vanished: Seeking Justice for Xavior Harrelson
Jun 2900:19:23Tap to summarizeHe vanished without warning. His mother was battling addiction. His home life was troubled. And when Xavior Harrelson’s body was found, the silence only deepened. Tune in for a story of missed signs, lingering questions, and the investigators who say justice is still within reach.
Transcribe →The Ledger & The Fall: When a Bank Forgets Its People
Jun 2200:25:21Tap to summarizeThey were warned. They didn’t listen. Midwest Bank & Trust collapsed under the weight of bad loans and broken promises—leaving depositors scrambling and regulators furious. Tune in for a story about negligence, accountability, and the human cost of a ledger gone rogue.
Transcribe →The Factory that Promised Everything - And Delivered Dust
Jun 1500:18:51Tap to summarizeIt started with a $38 million embezzlement. Then came whispers of abuse, elite connections, and a plane crash that killed the lead investigator. The Franklin Scandal remains one of the most controversial and contested cases of the 20th century. Press play to examine the evidence, the denials, and the legacy of betrayal.
Transcribe →Framed & Forgotten: The Cost of a Badge Gone Rogue
Jun 800:19:11Tap to summarizeHe wore the uniform. He swore the oath. But behind the badge, corruption festered. This episode explores how one rogue officer framed innocent people—destroying lives while the system looked the other way. Listen now to uncover the cost of unchecked power.
Transcribe →Whispers & Wreckage: The Franklin Scandal
Jun 100:17:38Tap to summarizeIt started with a $38 million embezzlement. Then came whispers of abuse, elite connections, and a plane crash that killed the lead investigator. The Franklin Scandal remains one of the most controversial and contested cases of the 20th century. Press play to examine the evidence, the denials, and the legacy of betrayal.
Transcribe →Vanished in the Night: The Murder of Jessica Heeringa
May 2500:20:25Tap to summarizeJessica Heeringa was working the night shift at a Michigan gas station when she vanished without a trace. Her purse, jacket, and car were left behind—but she was gone. Listen now to uncover the clues, the manhunt, and the predator who hid in plain sight.
Transcribe →Frankie & Allen: The Murder that Became Legend
May 1800:18:25Tap to summarizeFrankie Baker was acquitted of murder. But her trial was just the beginning. Her story became a national obsession, spawning songs, plays, and films that twisted her life into folklore. Tune in for a story about justice, reputation, and the price of becoming a myth.
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