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In this episode, we revisit the case of Federico “Kiko” Cruz, a man whose conviction and life sentence shook his Michigan community — and whose legal fate has now taken a dramatic turn. After years behind bars, new developments have reshaped the outcome of his case, raising questions about justice, accountability, and how the system handles violent offenders long after the headlines fade.

We walk through the original crime, the courtroom battle that led to Cruz’s life sentence, and the surprising legal shift that has now altered his future. This update digs into what changed, why it matters, and how the decision is being received by those closest to the case. It’s a reminder that even the most seemingly final sentences can be anything but.

To close out the episode, we feature Michigan band Murder Party, delivering raw energy with their track 

Murder Party
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“Neenef Odah Murder-Suicide at Kalamazoo College featuring Drink Their Blood” 
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This episode examines the heartbreaking murder‑suicide involving Neenef Odah at Kalamazoo College, a case that stunned the campus and left a deep emotional impact on the community. The hosts walk listeners through the events with their signature blend of clarity, empathy, and grounded storytelling — focusing on the actions of the perpetrator while honoring the victim and avoiding sensationalism. The narrative explores the timeline of the incident, the immediate response from students and faculty, and the broader conversations it sparked around campus safety, mental health, and the lingering effects of trauma.

After the true‑crime segment, the show shifts into its musical feature, highlighting the Michigan metal band Drink Their Blood. Their intense, atmospheric sound provides a cathartic contrast to the somber story, offering listeners a powerful emotional release as the episode closes. As always, links to the band’s music and ways to support the show are included.

You can visit the beautiful site made in Maggie's honor here:
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Book Source:  The Events of October  by Gail Griffin
https://www.amazon.com/Events-October-Murder-Suicide-Campus-Painted/dp/0814334725

Gail Griffin's speach to Kalamazoo College:
https://brendanmay.bandcamp.com/track/maggie-wardle-talk-by-gail-griffen

Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always.  This week we are featuring  Drink Their Blood.

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“The Long Game of Arthur Waite and the Peck Family Murders featuring Short Panic” 
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This episode unravels the chilling and calculated crimes of Arthur Waite, whose long‑running deception and manipulation culminated in the tragic murders within the Peck family. The hosts guide listeners through Waite’s elaborate schemes with their signature blend of clarity, dark‑humored asides, and deep respect for the victims. The narrative explores the slow‑burn nature of Waite’s crimes — the lies, the poisonings, the betrayals — and the ripple effects that devastated the Peck family and shocked the public.

After the true‑crime deep dive, the show shifts into its musical spotlight, featuring the Michigan band Short Panic. Their energetic, gritty sound offers a cathartic release after such a heavy story, bringing the episode to a dynamic close. As always, listeners are invited to explore the featured artist’s music and support the show through links provided.

Short Panic
youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lOT2YhOeqCo1liawtcsKg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shortpanicofficial
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Website:  https://shortpanic.com/

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“David ‘Do‑Gooder’ Goodreau featuring Cosmic Sans” 
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This episode dives into the unsettling case of David “Do‑Gooder” Goodreau, a man whose outward charm and helpful persona hid a much darker reality. The hosts guide listeners through the unraveling of Goodreau’s carefully constructed image, exploring the manipulations, the warning signs, and the violent acts that ultimately exposed who he really was. With their signature blend of dark humor, empathy, and Michigan‑rooted storytelling, they walk through the events that shook the community and the lingering impact on those who knew him.

After the true‑crime deep dive, the show shifts into its musical spotlight, featuring the Michigan band Cosmic Sans

 

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Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always.  This week we are featuring  Cosmic Sans.

Bandcamp: https://cosmicsansmi.bandcamp.com/track/room-to-bloom
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This episode traces the heartbreaking fall of Keith “Bad” Appling, once one of Detroit’s most electrifying young basketball stars. The hosts take listeners back to Appling’s early days at Pershing High School, where he dominated the court, shattered records, and earned statewide admiration. His talent carried him to Michigan State University, where he was expected to rise even higher — until a series of personal struggles and increasingly destructive choices began to pull him off course.

With their signature mix of Michigan pride, dark humor, and grounded storytelling, the hosts walk through the slow unraveling of Appling’s life: the instability, the legal trouble, and the tragic decisions that ultimately ended his career and freedom. The episode avoids sensationalism, focusing instead on the human cost of a hometown hero’s decline and the community left stunned in the aftermath.

After the true‑crime deep dive, the show shifts into its musical spotlight, featuring the Michigan band Former Critics. Their track closes the episode on a reflective, emotional note — the show’s trademark way of offering listeners a moment of release after a heavy story.

Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always. This week we are featuring
Former Critics:

Bandcamp:  https://formercritics.bandcamp.com/track/ring-of-salt

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In this third installment of Cases of Interest, the hosts take listeners on another winding road trip through Michigan’s strangest, most unsettling, and most head‑scratching stories. Instead of focusing on a single case, this episode highlights several lesser‑known incidents — the kind that never quite leave your mind once you’ve heard them.

With their signature mix of dark humor, curiosity, and Michigan‑rooted storytelling, the hosts dig into bizarre crimes, unexplained events, and oddball moments from across the state. Each case is a quick stop on the journey, offering a blend of mystery, tragedy, and “only in Michigan” weirdness. The tone stays respectful, never sensational, but always engaging — the perfect sampler for listeners who love the strange corners of true crime.

After the storytelling tour, the episode shifts into its musical spotlight, featuring The Smokin’ Dobroleles

Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always.  This week we are featuring
The Smokin Dobroleles
Website:  http://www.smokindobroleles.com
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/thesmokindobroleles
Bandcamp:  https://arrowhill.bandcamp.com/track/smokin-dobroleles-on-the-fly
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This episode unravels the disturbing case of Steven Kelsey Jr., a man whose violent actions left a Michigan community shaken and searching for answers. The hosts guide listeners through the events leading up to the crime, the investigation that followed, and the chilling details that emerged as the truth came to light. With their signature blend of dark humor, empathy, and Michigan‑rooted storytelling, they explore how a seemingly ordinary situation spiraled into tragedy — and the lasting impact it had on everyone involved.

The narrative stays grounded and respectful, focusing on the facts of the case without sensationalizing the suffering of those affected. As always, the hosts bring listeners along for a thoughtful, sometimes emotional, sometimes surprising journey through one of Michigan’s darker stories.

After the true‑crime deep dive, the episode shifts into its musical spotlight, featuring Hillbilly Nightmare. Their gritty, high‑energy sound delivers the show’s trademark “good note” ending — a burst of Michigan music to help listeners decompress after a heavy story.

 



Hillbilly Nightmare:
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This episode dives into the chaotic and unsettling world of Keith Clintz— or, as the hosts keep accidentally calling him, Keith Lintz Jr. What begins as a simple name mix‑up quickly becomes the least confusing part of the story. The hosts guide listeners through a case fueled by paranoia, meth‑induced madness, and a string of decisions that spiral from reckless to downright dangerous.

With their signature blend of dark humor, Michigan grit, and no‑nonsense storytelling, the hosts unpack the bizarre behavior, the criminal acts, and the unraveling mindset that defined Clintz’s descent. The tone stays grounded and respectful, even as the details veer into the absurd and unpredictable territory that only meth‑fueled chaos can produce. It’s one of those “you can’t make this up” Michigan cases that sticks with you long after the episode ends.

After the true‑crime deep dive, the show shifts into its musical spotlight, featuring Ficus. Their sound brings a welcome reset after a wild and heavy story, delivering the show’s trademark “good note” ending with Michigan‑made music.

Snowmegeddon Information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_5%E2%80%936,_2010_North_American_blizzard

Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always. This week we are featuring
Ficus
Bandcamp:
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Ficus Merch:
https://ficustheband.bandcamp.com/merch

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/ficustheband4

Email:
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Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ficus4047

Please check these bands out and let them know that The Boots sent you!   We love our local music scene.  You can find most of this music on bandcamp.com.  Thank you for supporting the podcast and local music....either ours or yours!

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Would you enjoy just hearing the tunes from our featured bands???   Here's a compilation of bands from  the last few episodes.   Please download and enjoy!!

Find these bands on Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok...let them know that we sent you!!

Soundtrack #6

Your Highness in Vegas, Modello baby.
Hairy Queen:  Bad Viagra trip
The Gassers:  I Don't Like You
Sid and the Plastics:  CBT
Starman Deluxe:  If Only
Sorry Not Sorry:  Hey Jack
Joey Warhead:  Heartbreaker
John Nowack Music:  Falling Like A Leaf
The Picassos:  Smoke & Mirrors
Todd Michael Band:  Amnesia
Low Phase:  Doctor
Forge the Sun:  Witchcraft
Birdie Country:  Make Up
The Vonwerewolves:  Estes Street

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This episode dives into the chilling case of DeAngelo Martin, a man whose crimes shook Detroit and left investigators piecing together a pattern of violence that seemed to echo the dark legacy of his own upbringing. The hosts guide listeners through Martin’s troubled background, the disturbing parallels to his mother’s criminal past, and the series of attacks that ultimately exposed him as a predator targeting some of the city’s most vulnerable women.

With their signature blend of empathy, Michigan‑rooted storytelling, and sharp, sometimes dark humor, the hosts walk through the investigation step by step — from the first suspicious incidents to the mounting evidence that tied Martin to multiple assaults and murders. The episode avoids sensationalism, focusing instead on the victims, the community impact, and the systemic failures that allowed the violence to continue far too long.

After the heavy true‑crime deep dive, the show shifts into its musical spotlight, featuring Barrel Bones

 

P.S.  Mom might have been featured in a previous episode, Chantrienes Barker.

Leaving you with a happy ending and on a good note, as always. This week we are featuring Barrel Bones.

Barrel Bones
Bandcamp:  https://barrelbones.bandcamp.com/
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVATlBV87v6Z4uwGyddQDYQ

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