Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More

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In part three of our series, we continue to follow the myriad of tips and false leads plaguing the investigation into Brian and David's murders. We also introduce the man who would eventually be the one to finally crack the case- Bronco Lesneski.  (Subject Matter Begins @ 3:35)

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In part 2 of our Murder In the Mountains series, we examine the first several of many false leads, and follow the police as they slowly begin to zero in on the Duvall brothers. 

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Our 141st episode begins a 5 part series on the disappearances of Brian Ognjan and David Tyll, who had been friends since they were kids. In November of 1985, the two travelled north from their homes in the Detroit area to do some hunting, and were never seen again by their family and friends. Over the next 5 episodes, we'll be covering the investigation into their disappearance, the eventual theory that they met with foul play, the laundry list of bad actors who were suspected of their murders, and the decades long fight for justice once authorities believed they had their perpetrators. 

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In this episode, we are joined once again by the lovely Ms Hannah, who helps guide us through a hodge podge of bizarre tales. Can a parrot testify in a murder trial? Can a full grown man live in your house for a year without you noticing? How did hundreds of gallons of poo water make it’s way into a hospital room? Give us a listen to find out. (Subject Matter Begins @ 5:17)

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In our second and final episode on mobster Frank Nitti, we cover his rise to the very top of the largest crime syndicate in Chicago, how the end of Prohibition forced a search for new criminal enterprises, and how those new ventures caused his inevitable downfall.  (Subject Matter Begins @ 6:10)

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Today's episode begins a two part series on Chicago mobster Frank Nitti. In part one we cover Frank's early life, his move from New York to Chicago and befriending Al Capone.  We also detail his ascension through the ranks of Chicago's largest crime syndicate. So put on your trench coat & fedora, grab your Tommy gun and come take a ride with us. 

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We got another opportunity to speak with our friend Frankie MacDonald, the World's Greatest Weatherman. Frankie predicts a major earthquake, talks about some movies he likes, updates us on his upcoming world tour and further discusses his dislike of hail. It's always a pleasure to talk to our friend Frankie! 

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Scott Hutchinson was a brilliant artist, musician, singer and songwriter. Scott was melancholy by nature, and drew from that well of sadness to create most of his art. Unfortunately his depression and mental health issues would destroy him though, leaving behind a wealth of great music and many heartbroken friends, family and fans. As always, we approach sadness with humor, something Scott himself did much of the time. (Subject Matter Begins @ 4:55)

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