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Michigan Monsters
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten tales of true crime, dark history, and the paranormal. Host Jenn Carpenter takes the cases she covers seriously. Herself? Not so much. (Formerly So Dead/Violent Ends.)
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S6 Ep117: Animal
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June 16, 2026

S6 Ep117: Animal

On June 23, 2001, Bernita White was killed by a single shot from a high-powered sniper rifle while at the zoo with her 5-year-old daughter. What at first seemed like an open-shut case subsequently became Lansing's most notorious unsolved crime. As the 25th anniversary approaches, we revisit Bernita's story while her family continues to fight for justice. Case: Bernita White Audio production by Bill Bee.
S6 Ep116: Copy, Moon Joy.
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April 14, 2026

S6 Ep116: Copy, Moon Joy.

When a Michigander becomes the first woman in history to fly to the moon, you break protocol so you can feature her. No ghosts or gore, just magic and moon joy. This week's episode about Christina Koch and the Artemis II mission is unlike any other. Some might say it's out of this world. Case: Christina Koch, Artemis II Audio production by Bill Bee.
S6 Ep115: The Circle
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March 31, 2026

S6 Ep115: The Circle

When 18-year-old Amanda Davies returned from a cross-country spring break road trip in April of 1992, her parents breathed a huge sigh of relief. What no one could have predicted was that the real danger was waiting for Amanda at home, and that before she could even unpack her suitcase, she'd be gone forever. As authorities searched frantically for Amanda, and then for her murderer, her tight-knit friend group, known as The Circle, began to wonder if there might be a killer among them. Case: Ama
S6 Ep114: Redux
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March 14, 2026

S6 Ep114: Redux

Updates on some of the biggest cases covered over 100+ episodes, including serial killers on the loose, missing persons found, and more. Audio production by Bill Bertschinger.
S6 Ep113: Cultish
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Feb. 28, 2026

S6 Ep113: Cultish

The 1970s saw a surge in the prominence of religious cults with groups like the Manson Family, Peoples Temple, and Heaven's Gate making headlines around the world. But smaller cults began popping up in rural communities all over the country, including right here in Michigan. In this episodes, we'll talk about two such cults- the House of Judah and the Theocratic Commune Natural Health Service- who committed unspeakable acts against their most vulnerable members, their own children. Cases: House
S6 Ep112: Mommy Dearest
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Feb. 14, 2026

S6 Ep112: Mommy Dearest

A mother who didn't bother to look for her daughter after she was abducted by a violent stranger. A mother who spent years stalking and cyberbullying her own teenage daughter. A mother who stood by silently while her daughter was tormented by a monster. What do these three women have in common (besides being awful)? They're all featured in viral Netflix documentaries, and they're all from Michigan. Cases: Suzanne Sevakis (aka Sharon Marshall), Kendra Licari, Aundria Bowman (aka Alexis Badger) Au