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Midwest Mystery Files

Midwest Mystery Files

Jeremiah Baustian

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A true crime podcast focusing on murdered and missing cases within the midwestern United States, with the occasional out of region case.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Midwest Mystery Files episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Midwest Mystery Files for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Midwest Mystery Files episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Midwest Mystery Files - 23. The Vicious Murder of Carol Rofstad
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09/23/22 • 35 min

It was Christmas time in the college town of Normal, Illinois. Many students had already left by December 22, 1975, gone home on break to celebrate the holiday season with their families. During their time off, they may have caught a screening of Black Christmas, a 1974 slasher film that was still doing some screenings in December of 1975. The film focused on a group of young women in a sorority being stalked and murdered by an unknown killer. Out in the real world though, a horrific crime in the same vein would be committed. 21-year-old Carol Rofstad had stayed behind in Normal to work some extra shifts at her job to earn a little extra cash for Christmas presents, unfortunately she woul fall victim to a brutal attack, just steps outside of her Delta Zeta Sorority house. An attack that lacked an apparent sign of motive or reason, that would leave a family who rather than celebrate, would have to spend their holiday in mourning. This is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 23, The Vicious Murder of Carol Rofstad.

ISU Vidette: https://videttearchive.ilstu.edu/?a=q&hs=1&r=1&results=1&txq=Carol+Rofstad&dafdq=&dafmq=&dafyq=&datdq=&datmq=&datyq=&txf=txIN&ssnip=txt&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-Carol+Rofstad------

Ally Things Considered: https://www.allythingsconsidered.me/investigations/project-one-3954l

True Crime Diva: https://truecrimediva.com/carol-rofstad/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Midwestmysteryfiles

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwest_mystery_files/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midwest-Mystery-Files-110531837896849

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilesMidwest?s=09

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Midwest Mystery Files - 22. The Disappearance of Kristi Nikle
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08/16/22 • 30 min

In October of 1996, nineteen-year-old Kristi Nikle headed out into the town of Grand Forks, North Dakota for a night of bingo. Kristi had been diagnosed with a developmental disability and posessed the mental skill of a 10-year-old. However, she was fiercely independent and was never held back from being a bubbly, friendly, and social person who was well liked around town. On the night of October 3rd, Kristi would play bingo, before attempting to visit a friend in downtown Grand Forks, after finding that the friend was not at home, Nikki would leave the area on foot, and never be seen again. This is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 22, The Disappearance of Kristi Nikle.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Midwestmysteryfiles

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwest_mystery_files/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midwest-Mystery-Files-110531837896849

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilesMidwest?s=09

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Midwest Mystery Files - 21. The Murder of Shamonica Brown
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07/25/22 • 30 min

In September of 1992 in Saginaw, Michigan, Shamonica Brown would spend her Friday evening playing with some neighborhood kids. The fun would begin on the front porch of her home but would then move to a playground a short distance away. As the evening would move on, and young children would begin to return home, Shamonica’s mother Doris would grow worried when she failed to turn back up home. Doris would find that Shamonica was not at the playground when going to look for her, unfortunately this would only be the start of the nightmare, as only a few days later, Shamonica would be found, and the search for a murderer would begin. This is is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 21, the Murder of Shamonica Brown.

Our Black Girls: https://www.ourblackgirls.com/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Midwestmysteryfiles

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwest_mystery_files/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midwest-Mystery-Files-110531837896849

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilesMidwest?s=09

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Midwest Mystery Files - 9. The Murder of Lakota Renville
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08/30/21 • 16 min

In 2003, a young woman from South Dakota, who was known to be shy and reserved would suddenly leave the state and her family behind for a man she met online. Her move would take her to Kansas City, Missouri, where she would keep most of her life secret from her family. Then, in October of 2005, the young woman would be found murdered in a vacant lot. This is Midwest Mystery Files: Episode Nine, the Murder of Lakota Renville.

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Midwest Mystery Files - 20. The Strange Death of Chad Maurer
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07/01/22 • 23 min

On May 19th, 1990, Nineteen-year-old Chad Maurer would come home on his lunch break to grab a quick bite to eat and head back to work at his job in Madison, Wisconsin. Later that day, Chad’s parents would stop by his work, only to find he was nowhere to be found. Two days later, 150 aways in South Chicago, Chad would be found in a garage, dead from what appeared to be suicide. However, several questions would start to be raised. This is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 20, the Strange Death of Chad Maurer.

Patreon and social media here: https://linktr.ee/MidwestMysteryFiles

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Midwest Mystery Files - 25. The Disappearance of John and Shelly Markley
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11/18/22 • 29 min

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Midwest Mystery Files - 11. The Suspicious Death of Cecil Gaddy
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11/02/21 • 23 min

On January 31st 2004, fire crews would be called to a burning home in Osceola, IA. Once arriving on the scene, firefighters would fight the roaring blaze, eventually extinguishing it. Unfortunately the homes young occupant would found deceased in the home, after succumbing to his burns. The fire would be labeled an accident, but factors would soon arise that would prove there may have been another explanation. This is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 11, the Suspicious Death of Cecil Gaddy.

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Midwest Mystery Files - Me, You, and 2022

Me, You, and 2022

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01/04/22 • 21 min

Informal non-case episode today. In this episode I'm looking at the new year and will just being going over my plan for the year, ideas for Patreon, and I tell you a bit about myself and intentions/ motivations for this podcast.

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Midwest Mystery Files - Announcement

Announcement

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09/27/21 • 2 min

October is gonna be a bit funky and episodes are gonna be sporadic. I explain to you why in this short little blurb.

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Midwest Mystery Files - 12. The Disappearance of Brittney Beers
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11/30/21 • 29 min

In September of 1997, on a warm Michigan evening, a young girl would be playing outside of her apartment while her mother ran to run some errands. Upon her mother’s return, the young girl would be nowhere to be found. A massive search would soon be launched, but 24 years later, her disappearance remains a tragic mystery. This is Midwest Mystery Files, Episode 12, The Disappearance of Brittney Beers.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Midwest Mystery Files have?

Midwest Mystery Files currently has 43 episodes available.

What topics does Midwest Mystery Files cover?

The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Midwest Mystery Files?

The episode title '23. The Vicious Murder of Carol Rofstad' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Midwest Mystery Files?

The average episode length on Midwest Mystery Files is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Midwest Mystery Files released?

Episodes of Midwest Mystery Files are typically released every 24 days.

When was the first episode of Midwest Mystery Files?

The first episode of Midwest Mystery Files was released on May 10, 2021.

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