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 the haunting aftermath. 
Written, recorded, and produced by Cody Burk.

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 the haunting aftermath. Written, recorded, and produced by Cody Burk.

01 The Gitchie Manitou Massacre

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 the stories that won’t stay buried.

Follow on Instagram and Threads for updates and behind-the-scenes content, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

True Crime

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 the stories that won’t stay buried. Follow on Instagram and Threads for updates and behind-the-scenes content, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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