Mackinac Island.

Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt

Original artwork by Todd Preston

Story researchd and written by Tracy Preston

Recording/editing by Tracy Preston

If you have any information on the murder of Frances Lacey, please contact the Michigan State Police - Cold Case Unit

Tip Line: 313-215-06785 / www.michigan.gov/msp

Author Reference

“Cold Case: 1960 Mackinac Island Murder of Frances Lacey.” 9&10 News, Heritage Broadcasting, 2024.

“The Island’s Only Homicide.” Sun Times News, 2025.

“Unsolved Michigan: Mackinac Island’s Only Known Murder.” The Michigan Enjoyer, 2025.

Murder on the Island: The Death of Frances Lacey. WGRD 97.9 / Townsquare Media, 2024.

“Murder of Dawn Lee Magyar.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, last modified 2025.

People v. Jerald L. Wingeart. Michigan Court of Appeals Records, 2003.

Sadler, Rod. Interview with UP Notable Books Club, April 2024.

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In the back of a Michigan cemetery lies a black marble sphere.

Theme Song written and recorded by Alan Hunt

Story researched and written by Todd Preston

Original artwork by Todd Preston

Recorded and edited by Tracy Preston

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Do you ever think about how old certain foods are?  

Written by Tracy Preston

Original music by Tracy Preston

Original artwork by Todd Preston

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https://historyfacts.com/famous-figures/article/fascinating-facts-about-every-first-lady/

https://historyfacts.com/world-history/article/5-historical-coincidences-that-blow-our-minds/?lctg=01d933ad-120b-443f-b98b-69cdfe6511ac

Fifteen years after three brothers vanished over Thanksgiving weekend in Morenci, Michigan, their father—John Skelton—has been charged with their murders. Once convicted only of unlawful imprisonment, he was days from release when prosecutors reopened the case. Malice in the Mitten revisits the evidence, the haunting scene inside his home, and a mother’s long wait for answers in one of Michigan’s most chilling cold cases.

Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt.

Original artwork by Todd Preston.

Story researched and written by Tracy Preston.

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This night the lake turned ruthless. . .and the Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared without a trace.

Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt.

Story researched and written by Todd Preston.

Editing and sound effects by Tracy Preston

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NTSB Report – SS Edmund Fitzgerald (1978)

Still reeling from Mondays show!

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A senseless murder of a beloved father and mentor, a son's endless pursuit for answers. Please listen, and just maybe we can inspire that one person to finally come forward.  It was an honor and a privilege to tell Joseph's story, as well as to have had the opportunity to interview Mike Gatto.  Our interview is at the end of the show.  

Theme song written and recorded Alan Hunt

Original artwork by Todd Preston

Story researched and written by Tracy Preston

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If someone has information or leads on the murder of Joseph Gatto they should contact the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Homicide/Robbery-Homicide Division.

It’s best to mention the case by name and any relevant details (date, time, location) when providing a tip so that investigators can reference the correct file.

November is Native American Heritage month. A time celebrate the traditions, languages and stories.  

Story by Todd Preston

Music by Tracy Preston

Good times and great laughter, that's what it's all about!

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In Kalamazoo, 1994, a wife vanished - and a husband had an answer too conveinient to be true.  Four years later, detectives opened the bathroom wall and found the first crack in his story.

Theme song written and recorded by Alan Hunt

Story from Angela Hoefler additional research and writing by Tracy Preston

Original artwork by Todd Preston

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