Michigan Murders & Music

Michigan Murder & Music

Join us on "Michigan Murders and Music" for a true crime road trip with a twist. ​Picture this: you're cruising across Michigan with two of your wildest, most entertaining friends. At every stop, they've got a local true crime story to tell you. ​Our mission is to explore these dark tales while staying laser-focused on the perpetrator, honoring the victims and their families by not sensationalizing their pain. On our special UNSOLVED episodes, we will occasionally focus more on the victim to help generate new leads and find answers. ​And because no road trip is complete without a great playlist, every episode ends with a hand-picked song by a legendary Michigan band. ​We guarantee a dark story and leave you with a happy ending—all in one trip.

  1. 5d ago ·  Video

    James D Vancallis featuring The Formal Nightmare

    Send us a text message ! James D Vancallis had a small rap sheet that local detectives were familiar with.  When a young girl in the area goes missing, he is quickly identified as the perp.   This weeks happy ending is The Formal Nightmare out of Lincoln Park, Michigan The Formal Nightmare is: Ram 'Reaper" Rivera - Guitar, Vocals Juan "Beastmaster" Garcia - Bass, Vocals Rico "El Cinco" Ortiz - Drums Reach out and listen to them!  Tell them you heard them on Michigan Murders & Music Bandcamp:  https://theformalnightmare.bandcamp.com/album/el-pante-n Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fgn6y1af9/ Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxJNMB4_0El_QLHaaxub1JQ Gmail at theformalnightmare@gmail.com Support the show Support the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/supporters/new Feeling Tipsy??? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theboots Merch: https://michigan-murders-music.myspreadshop.com/

  2. Apr 5 ·  Video

    Brad Srebnik and Joshua Wirgau featuring Electric Bug

    Send us a text message ! This episode of Michigan Murders & Music takes listeners on another dark true‑crime road trip through Michigan, focusing on the case involving Brad Srebnik and Joshua Wirgau. The hosts explore the events surrounding the crime with their signature approach: keeping the spotlight on the perpetrators while honoring the victims by avoiding sensationalism. The storytelling blends grim details with thoughtful commentary, maintaining the show’s balance of seriousness and accessibility. As always, the episode concludes with a musical feature — this time highlighting the Detroit-based band Electric Bug, including links to their Bandcamp and YouTube pages. The music serves as a tonal shift, offering a reflective or uplifting close after the heavy true‑crime narrative. Listeners can also find links to support the show, explore merchandise, or check out other recommended true‑crime podcasts. Electric Bug Bandcamp:  https://electricbug.bandcamp.com/album/helping-hand Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Electric_Bug.Detroit Facebook: Tiktok: Insta: Support the show Support the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/supporters/new Feeling Tipsy??? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theboots Merch: https://michigan-murders-music.myspreadshop.com/

  3. Mar 1 ·  Video

    Daisy Zick Unsolved featuring Empress Eyes

    Send us a text message ! In this episode, we take a quick but compelling dive into the brutal and still‑unsolved murder of Daisy Zick, a Battle Creek woman whose 1963 stabbing shocked the community and left investigators with more questions than answers. Despite the violent nature of the attack and the number of wounds she suffered, no one has ever been held accountable — and decades later, the case remains one of Michigan’s most haunting cold mysteries. As always, we end on a brighter note with a featured Michigan artist. This week’s spotlight is on Empress Eyes with their track “Running in Circles.”   Support the band and explore more of their music on Bandcamp and YouTube. song title:  Running in Circles Bandcamp: https://empresseyes.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVsabDAjW7hpIeeYHi_mCg Support the show Support the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/supporters/new Feeling Tipsy??? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theboots Merch: https://michigan-murders-music.myspreadshop.com/

    Daisy Zick Unsolved featuring Empress Eyes

  4. Feb 23 ·  Video

    Jason Thomas Harris featuring Liquid Mike

    Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dig into the disturbing case of Jason Thomas Harris, a man who decided that ending his marriage was harder than ending his wife’s life. Instead of pursuing a divorce, Harris chose a far darker path—one that left a young mother dead and a community stunned. We walk through the events leading up to the crime, the shocking details of the investigation, and the unraveling of Harris’s lies as the truth came to light. As always, we close the episode on a brighter note with our featured Michigan artist. This week, we spotlight Liquid Mike and their track “Crop Circles.” Support the band and explore more of their music on YouTube, Bandcamp, and Spotify. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEXT_sHYCrWF5O5jOAUeVg Bandcamp:  https://liquidmike.bandcamp.com/music Support the show Support the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/supporters/new Support the show Support the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/supporters/new Feeling Tipsy??? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theboots Merch: https://michigan-murders-music.myspreadshop.com/

    Jason Thomas Harris featuring Liquid Mike

  5. Feb 15 ·  Video

    Linda Burn'em Stermer featuring Ten Peso

    Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dive into the explosive and deeply unsettling case of Linda Stermer, a Michigan woman whose husband died in a fiery incident that raised far more questions than answers. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident quickly unraveled into a tangled web of suspicion, shifting stories, and a marriage marked by turmoil. We walk through the events leading up to the fire, the investigation that followed, and the courtroom battles that turned this case into one of Michigan’s most debated convictions. Was it a desperate escape from abuse, a calculated act of violence, or something far more complicated? We break down the twists, the evidence, and the lingering doubts that still surround the Stermer case. As always, we close the episode with a spotlight on a Michigan artist. This week’s featured band is Ten Peso, bringing the heat with their track “Burn It Down.” Bandcamp: https://tenpesoversion.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VqkIseBU8-F9Hphs1anQ Feeling Tipsy??? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theboots Merch: https://michigan-murders-music.myspreadshop.com/ Support the show Support the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/supporters/new Support the show Support the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/supporters/new Feeling Tipsy??? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theboots Merch: https://michigan-murders-music.myspreadshop.com/

  6. Feb 9 ·  Video

    The Robison Family Murders featuring TYCHIUS

    Send us a text message ! In this episode, we head deep into the woods of northern Michigan to revisit one of the state’s most haunting and baffling mass murders: the Robison family killings. What was supposed to be a peaceful summer getaway at their Lake Michigan cabin turned into a nightmare when the entire family was found brutally murdered — and left undiscovered for weeks. We walk through the eerie timeline, the strange clues left behind, the financial motives swirling around the case, and the prime suspect whose guilt has been debated for decades. With layers of mystery, unanswered questions, and a crime scene frozen in time, this case remains one of Michigan’s darkest legends. To close out the episode, we feature Michigan artist Tychius, bringing the mood with their track  Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@tychius1977?_r=1&_t=ZP-93oaUOxAk6J Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrXtYOAWqXFUcIdEJfYqzw Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/388Zx7hqgWZbrQv70V8X3Q?si=gSvtNWRoQyGZq68X47vS1w Support the show Support the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/supporters/new Feeling Tipsy??? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theboots Merch: https://michigan-murders-music.myspreadshop.com/

    The Robison Family Murders featuring TYCHIUS

  7. Feb 2

    Jaime Rodriguez Jr & Augustin Pena featuring Almost Made the Mix Tape

    Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dig into the tragic and infuriating case of Jaime Rodriguez Jr., a young Michigan man whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. What begins as a night out quickly spirals into a deadly confrontation, leaving Jaime’s family searching for answers and justice. We walk through the events leading up to the murder, the investigation that followed, and the case against Augustin Peña, the man accused of taking Jaime’s life. From witness accounts to courtroom twists, we break down how the story unfolded and the impact it left on the community. To close things out on a lighter note, we feature Michigan artist Almost Made the Mix Tape with their track  song title:  Fake It Bandcamp: https://almostmadethemixtape.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@almostmadethemixtape1366 Feeling Tipsy??? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theboots Merch: https://michigan-murders-music.myspreadshop.com/ Support the show Support the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/supporters/new Support the show Support the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/supporters/new Feeling Tipsy??? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theboots Merch: https://michigan-murders-music.myspreadshop.com/

    Jaime Rodriguez Jr & Augustin Pena featuring Almost Made the Mix Tape

  8. Jan 18

    Kenny Wayne McBride featuring Bog Wizard

    Send us a text message ! In this episode, we dig into the heartbreaking and senseless killing of Kenny Wayne McBride, a Michigan man whose life was cut short during what should have been an ordinary night. What begins as a simple gathering spirals into violence, leaving Kenny’s family devastated and a community demanding answers. We walk through the events leading up to the confrontation, the investigation that followed, and the disturbing details that ultimately revealed how quickly tempers — and weapons — can turn a moment into a tragedy. This case is a stark reminder of how fragile life is and how one reckless decision can destroy countless others. To close out the episode, we feature Michigan doom‑metal heavyweights Bog Wizard, blasting us into the outro with their track “The Void Beckons.” Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@BogWizard Bandcamp: https://bogwizard.bandcamp.com/ Feeling Tipsy??? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theboots Merch: https://michigan-murders-music.myspreadshop.com/ Support the show Support the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/supporters/new Feeling Tipsy??? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theboots Merch: https://michigan-murders-music.myspreadshop.com/

    Kenny Wayne McBride featuring Bog Wizard
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Join us on "Michigan Murders and Music" for a true crime road trip with a twist. ​Picture this: you're cruising across Michigan with two of your wildest, most entertaining friends. At every stop, they've got a local true crime story to tell you. ​Our mission is to explore these dark tales while staying laser-focused on the perpetrator, honoring the victims and their families by not sensationalizing their pain. On our special UNSOLVED episodes, we will occasionally focus more on the victim to help generate new leads and find answers. ​And because no road trip is complete without a great playlist, every episode ends with a hand-picked song by a legendary Michigan band. ​We guarantee a dark story and leave you with a happy ending—all in one trip.

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  • Creator
    Michigan Murder & Music
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Michigan Murders & Music
  • Show Website
    Michigan Murders & Music

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