The Black Dirt Tapes

06 The Murder of Michelle Martinko


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Episode 6 – In 1979, 18‑year‑old Michelle Martinko was found murdered in her family’s car outside Cedar Rapids’ Westdale Mall, a crime that stunned the city and baffled investigators for decades. This episode revisits one of Iowa’s most haunting cases: the evidence, the long investigation, and the fight to finally uncover the truth. Written, recorded, and produced by Cody Burk.

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