Midwest Murder Girls

Mandy/Sherry
  • 4.7 (12)
  • True Crime
  • Updated Daily

We’re not detectives — just emotionally invested women with microphones, strong pours, and too many true crime podcasts in our search history. So grab a drink, lock your doors, and join us for stories that are equal parts chilling and chaotic.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    The Abduction and Murder of Kelsey Smith

    In 2007, 18-year-old Kelsey Smith disappeared after a routine stop at a Target in Overland Park, Kansas. What began as an ordinary shopping trip forever changed one family and ultimately reshaped the way investigators use technology in missing person cases. ABC News. (2007, June 7). Suspect charged with Kansas Teen’s abduction, murder - ABC news. ABC News. https://abcnews.com/GMA/story?id=3254107 FBI - MO. (n.d.-a). FBI — Kansas City, MO. FBI - Kansas City, MO. https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/about-us/partnerships_and_outreach/community_outreach/dcla/2009/kansascity Find A Grave. (n.d.). Kelsey Ann Smith (1989-2007) - find a grave memorial. Find A Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19751202/kelsey_ann-smith KMBC . (2008, September 16). Edwin Hall: “I’m so, so sorry.” KMBC 9 News. https://www.kmbc.com/article/edwin-hall-i-m-so-so-sorry/3651801 YouTube. (2019). The Teen Who Never Came Home From the Store. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Kr3LiOBT9U. Wikipedia. (n.d.). Murder of Kelsey Smith - Wikipedia. Murder of Kelsey Smith . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kelsey_Smith

  2. Aug 25

    Bethany Deaton

    In this episode of Midwest Murder Girls, we examine the mysterious death of Bethany Deaton, a young woman whose apparent suicide quickly raised unsettling questions. As investigators uncovered secrets involving religious manipulation, deception, and a web of complex relationships, the case took unexpected turns that continue to spark discussion and debate years later. Bethany Leidlein Deaton obituary October 30, 2012 - Wade funeral home & crematory. Wade Family Funeral Home. (n.d.). https://www.wadefamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/bethany-leidlein-deaton Curry, C. (2012, November 14). Missouri religious group investigated in slaying of Bethany Deaton - ABC News. ABC News. https://abcnews.com/US/missouri-religious-group-investigated-slaying-bethany-deaton/story?id=17719725 Kramer, N. (Writer), & Klug, R. (Director). (2016, February 7th). Fall From Grace (Season 6, Episode 66) [TV Series Video] Zirinsky, S (Executive Producer), 48 Hours. CBS News Productions. Micah Moore. KSHB - Media Assets. (2014, October 9). https://mediaassets.kshb.com/pdf/Micah_Moore.pdf Roberts, T. (2015, August 1). Fall from Grace - CBS News. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-the-mysterious-death-of-bethany-deaton/

  3. Aug 18

    Marti Hill : A Story of Survival

    A knock at the door rarely feels like the beginning of a nightmare. We often think danger comes from outside our homes, but sometimes the greatest risk is the person we choose to let inside. This week on Midwest Murder Girls, we explore the case of Marti Hill and the events that would change her life forever. Breit, P. (2015, February 9). Survivor of handyman’s attack shares story to warn others. KMBC. https://www.kmbc.com/article/survivor-of-handyman-s-attack-shares-story-to-warn-others/3686814 Marti Hill. (n.d.). https://www.martihill.com/ CBS Interactive. (2013, December 28). Crime scene photos: Savage early morning attack. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/crime-scene-photos-savage-early-morning-attack/ Pepitone, J. (2015, February 9). Woman beaten and stabbed in 2010, shares story of survival at JCCC. https://fox4kc.com/news/woman-beaten-and-stabbed-in-2010-shares-story-of-survival-at-jccc/ YouTube - 48 Hours. (2013, December 28). The Stranger You Know. The Stranger You know - YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXeA8Kw4cEs Marti’s story. Marti Hill. (n.d.). https://www.martihill.com/about#:~:text=attack%20next%20to%20her%20so,the%20injuries%20she%20had%20sustained

  4. Aug 11

    The Indian Creek Trail Murders

    In this episode of Midwest Murder Girls, we examine the chilling case of the serial killer responsible for multiple attacks along Indian Creek Trail. We explore the investigation, the evidence that connected the crimes, and how law enforcement ultimately uncovered the truth behind a predator who terrorized the community. David Lee Lenox obituary February 27, 2017 - Muehlebach funeral care. Muehlebach Chapel. (n.d.). https://www.muehlebachchapel.com/obituaries/david-lee-lenox Fredrick Scott, 22 charged in two South Kansas City homicides • Jackson County Prosecutor, MO. Johnson County Prosecutor . (2017, August 29). https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/373 Greenstein, M. (2018, March 2). Man charged in Indian Creek murders faces more charges. KSHB. https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/man-charged-in-indian-creek-murders-faces-more-charges Grunwald, F. (2018, April 22). TimothyF Shawn O’Shay Rice. Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189072869/timothy-shawn_o%27shay-rice In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri at Kansas City. (n.d.-c). https://jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/681/FDScott_Redacted?bidId= Knute, C. (2025, January 16). Families of alleged serial killer’s victims still waiting for trial more than 7 years later. KSHB. https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/investigations/families-of-alleged-serial-killers-victims-still-waiting-for-trial-more-than-7-years-later Michael Darby Obituary - Kansas City, MO. Dignity Memorial. (n.d.). https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kansas-city-mo/michael-darby-7414233 O’Brien, S., & Pekarsky, M. (2017, August 29). Prosecutor says DNA evidence on bottle, shirt & cigarette led to charges in Indian Creek Trail Murder case | fox 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | news, weather, sports. Fox 4 KC. https://fox4kc.com/news/prosecutor-announces-charges-in-indian-creek-trail-murder-another-killing-near-67th-troost/ Schmidt, H. (2025, June 3). Accused Kansas City serial killer deemed competent to stand trial, years after arrest. KCTV5. https://www.kctv5.com/2025/07/03/accused-kansas-city-serial-killer-deemed-competent-stand-trial-years-after-arrest/ Sexton, C. (2018, December 14). Karen Louise Harmeyer (1952-2017) - find a grave memorial. Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195352483/karen_louise-harmeyer Tour de hope. TOUR de HOPE. (n.d.). https://www.tourdehope.org/ Weaver, D. (2021, April 15). Steven “Gibby” Gibbons. Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225682318/steven-gibbons

  5. Aug 4

    The Disappearance and Murder of Lizabeth Wilson

    In this episode of Midwest Murder Girls, we explore the heartbreaking story of 13-year-old Liz Wilson, who disappeared during the short walk home from the Prairie Village pool with her younger brother on a warm July evening in 1974. What should have been a routine walk home became one of the Kansas City area's most haunting unsolved murders. For nearly three decades, Liz's family searched for answers before investigators finally uncovered the truth. Join us as we examine the timeline, the investigation, and the decades-long pursuit of justice for Liz and her family. KSCourts. (2007, February 2). Case 93982: State v. Horton - KS Courts. kscourts.gov Cases / Decisions. https://kscourts.gov/Cases-Decisions/Decisions/Published/State-v-Horton Life Sentence Given in 1974 Slaying of 13-year old . Lawrence Journal World. (2005a, January 22). https://www2.ljworld.com/news/2005/jan/22/life_sentence_given/ Rizzo, T. (2018a, September 7). Man who killed prairie village girl in 1974 is up for parole | Kansas city star. kansas City Star. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article217644015.html AP News. (2018, October 24). Parole denied for janitor who killed Kansas Girl in 1974. AP News. https://apnews.com/general-news-c1dd209a9f6b4d0d9484fb3bb71db2f7 Boatright, J. (2018, September 6). Lizabeth Wilson Murder in 1974 | Kansas City Star. Lizabeth Wilson Murder in 1974. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article217947670.html

  6. Jul 28

    The Springfield Three

    In this episode of Midwest Murder Girls, we take a closer look at one of America's most baffling unsolved mysteries—the disappearance of the Springfield Three. We examine the timeline, the evidence, and the countless theories surrounding the case of three women who vanished without a trace from their home in Springfield, Missouri, leaving behind more questions than answers decades later. KY3 Staff. (2025, June 7). ‘the springfield three’: 33 years and counting since the disappearance of Suzie Streeter, Sherill Levitt, and Stacy McCall. KY3. https://www.ky3.com/2025/06/08/springfield-three-33-years-counting-since-disappearance-suzie-streeter-sherill-levitt-stacy-mccall/ Roderique-Jones, A. (Executive Producer). (2021). Ozarks True Crime [Audio Podcast]. https://open.spotify.com/show/0hFJ7copfJDrwNUoaQZyGw Sherrill Elizabeth Levitt – the charley project. Charley Project. (2012, August 6). https://charleyproject.org/case/sherrill-elizabeth-levitt Springfield Three. (2026, June 22). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Springfield_Three&oldid=1360639901 Testin, M. (Director). (November 4, 2019). The Springfield Three (Season 4, Episode 1) [TV Series Episode]. Hill, B., Spenser, K., Wakeford., D (Executive Producers), People Investigates. Radley Studios. Three missing women | Springfield, Mo - Official website. Springfield Police. (n.d.). https://www.springfieldmo.gov/2498/Three-Missing-Women

  7. Jul 21

    Ali Kemp

    In this episode of Midwest Murder Girls, we examine the heartbreaking case of Ali Kemp, a young Kansas woman whose life was tragically cut short in a shocking act of violence. We discuss the investigation, the community’s response, and the groundbreaking use of a billboard campaign that ultimately helped lead authorities to her killer. Join us as we explore how one family’s determination helped bring justice in a case that captivated the Midwest. ABC News. (2005, October 27). Billboard ad helps Town Nab Girl’s murder suspect - ABC News. ABC News. https://abcnews.com/2020/story?id=1257064&page= Alexandra Elizabeth “Ali” Kemp (1982-2002) - find a grave memorial. (n.d.-a). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10124232/alexandra_elizabeth-kemp Halifax, L. (2019, August 22). Ali Kemp’s Dad prepares to fight back as her killer argues for reduced prison sentence. Fox 4. https://fox4kc.com/news/ali-kemps-dad-prepares-to-fight-back-as-her-killer-argues-for-reduced-prison-sentence/ Heartbreak and hope: A look at the Ali Kemp Story | by Belle - Cup of Coffee and crime | Medium. (n.d.-b). https://medium.com/@coffeecrimeandcosmetics/heartbreak-and-hope-a-look-at-the-ali-kemp-story-a73d9c787c2b Kettler, S. (2026, April 20). Ali Kemp’s Dad helped solve her murder in an unexpected way | A&E. A&E. https://www.aetv.com/articles/ali-kemp-2002-murder-roger-kemp Man serving multiple life sentences back in court Friday. Hutch Post. (2020, August 26). https://hutchpost.com/posts/9f92f56e-2f83-446f-b9da-dad23d2b80c6 Manderfield, N. (2002). About Ali - ali-forever.com. ali-frever. https://www.ali-forever.com/forever.php Rizzo, T. (2019, March 26). Benjamin Appleby loses appeal in Ali Kemp Murder | kansas city star. kansas City Star. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article175899496.html Take defense – giving the gift of safety. Take Defense. (n.d.). https://takedefense.org Torres, A. (2022, March 2). Roger Kemp, who was spurred to action after his daughter Ali was murdered in Leawood, dies. Kansas City Star. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article259048443.html Unseen. (2024, October, 12). Dad Discovers Daughter in Pool Shed – And Takes Down Her Killer | The Case of Ali & Roger Kemp [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OaPgqb53t0 10 years later, Ali Kemp’s life leaves Legacy. (n.d.). https://www.kmbc.com/article/10-years-later-ali-kemp-s-life-leaves-legacy/3670981

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We’re not detectives — just emotionally invested women with microphones, strong pours, and too many true crime podcasts in our search history. So grab a drink, lock your doors, and join us for stories that are equal parts chilling and chaotic.

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  • Creator
    Mandy/Sherry
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Mandy/Sherry
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