Midwest Mystery Files

By Jeremiah BaustianTrue Crime

Midwest Mystery Files episodes

September 08, 2023 31. The Murder of Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins
On a warm summer day in July of 2012, 10 year old Lyric Cook-Morrissey, and her cousin 8 year old Elizabeth Collins would head out in the town of Evansdale, Iowa on what was to be a typical bike ride. However, as the time the girls should have been home would come and go, Lyric and Elizabeth’s grandmother and parents would become increasingly concerned. After the family would fail to locate the girls, police would be contacted, and a massive search would begin. Eventually Lyric and Elizabeth’s bikes would be found on a trail at Meyers Lake on the south side of town. Relentless search efforts would focus on the lake and nearby areas, however, it wouldn’t be until the following November that their horrific fate would be discovered. This is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 31, the Murder of Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins.
Malice and Mocktails: https://linktr.ee/maliceandmocktails
Patreon: www.patreon.com/Midwestmysteryfiles
Lyric and Elizabeth Iowa Cold Case Page: https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/lyric-cook-and-elizabeth-collins
The Elizabeth Collins Foundation: https://elizabethcollinsfoundation.org/
KCRG 10 Year Coverage: https://www.kcrg.com/2022/07/13/lyric-elizabeth-ten-years-later/

1 hr 3 min
July 15, 2023 30. The Disappearance of Anthony Klama
In November of 1998, 36 year old Anthony Klama was living a pretty good life. He was working as a maintenance supervisor in the same apartment complex with which he lived. Recently he had received some high praise and was looking forward to an upcoming inspection, in hopes that it could lead to a promotion. Anthony spoke with family almost everyday and was looking forward to spending time with them during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. However, one night Anthony would leave his home and walk to a local bar, where he would play darts. The next day, Anthony was nowhere to be found, and remains so to this day. The answer to his disappearance could be held with an unidentified male, and a handful of strange phone calls. This is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 30, the Disappearance of Anthony Klama.

Patreon and Social Media: https://linktr.ee/MidwestMysteryFiles

Horror House Pod: https://linktr.ee/hhtr

Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/anthony-keith-klama

Missing In Illinois: What happened to the Foxfire apartment building manager Anthony Keith Klama?: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/nxsgqk/missing_in_illinois_what_happened_to_the_foxfire/

The Mysterious Disappearance of Anthony Klama: https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-anthony-klama
27 min
June 12, 2023 29. The Murder of Vicki Eagleman
It was July of 2006 and 33 year old VIcki Eagleman, recently divorced and with five children, had moved in with her mother and step father on the Lower Brule Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Vicki had begun dating a man named Sonny, and on an exceptionally hot day, Vicki, Sonny, and others would spend the day swimming on the Missouri River. However, Vicki would soon disappear after being seen by several witnesses at the river, and several weeks later, her horrific fate would be revealed, and more questions than answers would be raised. This is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 29: The Murder of VIcki Eagleman.

https://uncovered.com/cases/victoria-eagleman

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/ssjnx9/vicki_eagleman_disappeared_after_a_day_spent/

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vAmNApHS9GHGxd5j3C6f6?si=93ef28acc2904b1a
23 min
May 02, 2023 28. The Disappearance of Rachel Pratt
Life had been hectic lately for 15 year old Rachel Pratt, she had recently found she was going to be a mother and was in her first trimester of pregnancy. Not being bogged down, she continued to live life as normally as she could. In January of 1995, Rachel would perform in a school band concert, then come home to settle in with her siblings while her mother worked an overnight shift. Rachel's mother would come home early, after several calls to the house would result in a busy signal. Upon returning, she would find that Rachel had vanished. This is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode Twenty-eight, The Disappearance of Rachel Pratt.
Patreon and Social Media: https://linktr.ee/MidwestMysteryFiles
28 min
March 10, 2023 27. The Disappearance of Stefanie Welch
On a cold morning in February 2001, twenty-three-year-old Stefanie Welch would drop her two young boys off at preschool and daycare. Hours later her vehicle would be parked at a local mobile home park, and an unknown man would be seen walking away. Stefanie, would never be seen again, this is Midwest Mystery Files Episode 27, the disappearance of Stefanie Welch.
Crime Bae Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RNTyeE5heRu96qxPKKIDU?si=30caea2f44144ebe
Crime Scenes and Cupcakes: https://linktr.ee/crimecakes
Patreon: www.patreon.com/midwestmysteryfiles
Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/midwestmysteryfiles
31 min
February 04, 2023 26 The Murder of Russell Turcotte
In July of 2002, 19 year old Russell Turcotte was on his way home to Montana from a Rainbow Gathering in the Ottawa National Forest in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He had stayed behind a few days after the gathering to clean up the mess that was left behind. With his friends already back in Montana, Russell decided to hitchhike back. Upon reaching Grand Forks, North Dakota, Russell would call his mom to have some money wired so he could ride the train the rest of the way home. Russell would never pick up the money, and it wouldn’t be until November of 2002, that his horrific fate would be discovered. This is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 26: The Murder of Russell Turcotte.
Coffee N Crime: https://linktr.ee/coffeencrimepodcast
37 min
January 20, 2023 Opelika Jane Doe UPDATE: Her name is Amore
Update on Episode 10: The Opelika Jane Doe. Amore is her name, and suspects are in custody. Hear all the details within, apologies for some weird sound on the technical end for about 30 seconds towards the end of the episode.
10 min
December 09, 2022 25.5 The ”Exorcism” of Anna Ecklund (Bonus Episode)
My newest case isn't ready yet, so today's episode is my October bonus episode from Patreon, which focuses on the alleged possession and exorcism of Anna Ecklund in 1928 in Earling, Iowa. Was Anna really possessed? Or was she simply a mentally ill woman who was misdiagnosed? Listen and decide! Also be sure to check out That's Not Good: A True Crime Podcast! Link Below.
That's Not Good https://linktr.ee/thatsnotgoodpodcast
Patreon and socials: https://linktr.ee/MidwestMysteryFiles
Begone, Satan! https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/begone-satan-6067

36 min
November 18, 2022 25. The Disappearance of John and Shelly Markley
On a cold, cloudy day in December of 1995, a teller at the Bank One in Bloomfield, Ohio was working the drive up window when a red and silver pick up pulled up. The teller recognized the truck, and the couple inside, as John and Shelly Markley were regulars at the bank. Who she didn’t recognize was a man accompanying the Markley’s. John was driving the truck, while Shelly sat in the middle with the unknown individual sitting in the passenger seat. Shelly signed a check and passed it to the teller. It was a personal check made to cash for $1,000. The teller took the check and handed the Markley’s the money. The trio then drove away. Little did the bank teller know, she would be the last known person to see John and Shelly. This Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 25, the Disappearance of John and Shelly Markley.

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Crime Scenes and Cupcakes: https://linktr.ee/crimecakes

Shelly's Charley Project Page: https://charleyproject.org/case/shelly-renee-markley

John's Charley Project Page: https://charleyproject.org/case/john-j-markley-jr
30 min
October 22, 2022 24. The Disappearance of Marilyn ”Niqui” McCown
On July 22nd, 2001, 28-year-old Niqui McCown was just weeks away from marrying the love of her life. She was set to address wedding envelopes with her fiancé that evening. However, a trip to the laundromat would soon turn into a mystery with no end. Niqui would never return home, and months later her vehicle would be found 45 miles away, with no clues as to her whereabouts. This is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 24: The Disappearance of Marilyn “Niqui” McCown.
Social Media and Patreon: https://linktr.ee/MidwestMysteryFiles
Niqui McCown Crime Watch Daily
Niqui McCown Unsolved Mysteries
Missing Niqui McCown Facebook Page
34 min