Midwest Murder Girls

Mandy/Sherry
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  • True Crime
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    The Clutter Family Murder Part 1

    Part 1: In this episode of Midwest Murder Girls, we travel back to 1959 and examine the brutal murders of the Clutter family in their Holcomb, Kansas home. We explore the Clutter family’s lives, the events leading up to that fateful night, and the shocking crime that would forever change a small Kansas community and become one of the most infamous murder cases in American history. About us | Kansas wheat | leaders in the adoption of profitable innovations for wheat. Kansas Wheat. (n.d.). https://kswheat.com/about-us Clutter family murders | Garden City, KS. GC Police . (n.d.-b). https://www.gcpolice.org/254/Clutter-Family-Murders Clutter family murders. (2026, July 16). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clutter_family_murders&oldid=1364358575 Clutter memorial plaque - holcomb, Kansas. HolcombKS. (n.d.). https://www.holcombks.com/pview.aspx?id=56097&catid=922 Herbert w clutter, Bonnie Clutter, Nancy & Kenyon Clutter. gccoop. (n.d.). https://www.gccoop.com/getmedia/8fc4667f-2477-42a8-9a3f-9bec4810aaf9/herbert-w-clutter.pdf Home | GCC | garden city | dighton | ulysses, Kansas - GCC. gccoop. (n.d.-b). https://www.gccoop.com/ Ingalls, Kansas. (2026, April 13). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rozel,_Kansas&oldid=1348584457 Kaplan, J. (Director). (1996). In Cold Blood [Film]. Pacific Motion Pictures.  Keglovits, S. J. (n.d.). Volume 68 number 1 home in Cold Blood revisited: A look back at an American. US Courts. https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/68_1_7_0.pdf Perry Edward Smith. (2026, May 10). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Perry_Edward_Smith&oldid=1353484441 Richard Hickock. (2026, January 25). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richard_Hickock&oldid=1334796058 Rozel, Kansas. (2026, April 13). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rozel,_Kansas&oldid=1348584457 Truman Capote: Biography, writer, author, novelist. Biography.com. (2024, January 26). https://www.biography.com/authors-writers/truman-capote

  2. Oct 6

    Kylr Yust: The Disappearances of Kara Kopetsky & Jessica Runions

    Two young women disappeared nearly a decade apart, but their stories would eventually become tragically connected. Kara Kopetsky vanished in 2007, and Jessica Runions disappeared in 2016. As investigators began looking into both cases, one name kept coming up: Kylr Yust. What happened to Kara and Jessica, and how did their lives become connected through one man? Join Midwest Murder Girls as we take a closer look at the disappearances, the investigation, and the disturbing connection between them. YouTube. (2025, August 30). The Dark Crimes of Kylr Yust. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8yGi6b_KlM Crystal Bonvillian, C. M. G. N. C. D. (2021, April 20). Missouri man convicted of killing 2 girlfriends, including teen, 10 years apart for rejecting him. WFTV. https://www.wftv.com/news/trending/missouri-man-convicted-killing-2-girlfriends-including-teen-10-years-apart-rejecting-him/77CDPZE7RVFI5OOUIJIRGX5EEQ/ Legacy.com, & Legacy. (2013, May 14). Andrew Stout Obituary (2013) - Baldwin City, KS - Lawrence Journal-World. Andrew Stout Obituary (2013). https://obituaries.ljworld.com/us/obituaries/ljworld/name/andrew-stout-obituary?id=23234220https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/242821636/kara_elise-kopetsky Find A Grave. (n.d.-a). Jessica Runions (1995-2016) - find a grave... Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178608671/jessica-runions YouTube. (2021, April 7). Kylr Yust Trial: Former Girlfriend Details Yust’s reported confession. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p62UDMFElb4 Rice, G. E. (2021, June 10). Kylr yust sentenced to life in prison for Killing Two Women | Kansas City Star. The Kansas City Star. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article251951348.html https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article251951348.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com Meier, T. (2021, April 16). Kylr Yust Timeline: The case of 2 murdered Metro Women. FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports. https://fox4kc.com/news/kylr-yust-timeline-the-case-of-2-murdered-metro-women/ https://fox4kc.com/news/kylr-yust-timeline-the-case-of-2-murdered-metro-women/ Katelyn Brown, H. G. (2021, March 26). Journey for justice: The trial of kylr yust. KSHB 41 Kansas City News. https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/yust-trial/journey-for-justice-the-trial-of-kyler-yust?utm_source=chatgpt.com Fortino, J. (2025, August 26). Jury convicts Kylr Yust in killings of two women nearly a decade apart. KCUR. https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-04-15/jury-convicts-kylr-yust-in-killings-of-two-women-nearly-a-decade-apart?utm_source=chatgpt.com Fortino, J. (2025b, August 26). Kylr Yust testified on the final day of his double murder trial, the jury has started deliberations. KCUR. https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-04-14/kylr-yust-testified-on-the-final-day-of-his-double-murder-trial-the-jury-has-started-deliberations?utm_source=chatgpt.com Nozicka, L. (2021a, April 15). Kylr Yust Takes Stand: Denies killing ex-girlfriends, accuses late brother in deaths. The Kansas City Star. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article250661679.html Flener, M., & Kurtz, J. (2021, June 24). Judge sentences convicted murderer Kylr Yust to 15-years for death of Kopetsky, life for Runions. KMBC. https://www.kmbc.com/article/the-trial-of-kylr-yust-judge-sentences-convicted-murderer-to-15-years-for-death-of-kara-kopetsky-life-for-jessica-runions/36649899?utm_source=chatgpt.com Greenstein, M. (2018, September 20). Jessep Carter, half-brother of Kylr Yust, found dead in Jackson County Jail. KSHB 41 Kansas City News. https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/jail-records-sources-indicate-half-brother-of-kylr-yust-died-in-jail?utm_source=chatgpt.com Bonvillian, C. (2021, April 20). Missouri man convicted of killing 2 girlfriends, including teen, 10 years apart for rejecting him. FOX13 Memphis. https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/trending/missouri-man-convicted-of-killing-2-girlfriends-including-teen-10-years-apart-for-rejecting-him/article_5ddb5043-44fa-5e4c-b535-cdadc6537bb6.html

  3. Sep 29

    Hailey Owens

    In this episode, we tell the heartbreaking story of Hailey Owens, a 10-year-old girl whose disappearance from her Springfield, Missouri neighborhood sent shockwaves through the community. As investigators raced to find her, a massive search quickly unfolded, leading to the discovery of a crime that would forever change the lives of those who knew and loved Hailey. . . . . . . Hailey Owens | Greenlawn. Greenlawn Funeral Home. (n.d.). https://greenlawnfuneralhome.com/obituary/hailey-owens/ Herzog, S., & Temple, C. (2014, May 21). Westport playground to be named for Hailey Owens. Springfield News Leader. https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2014/05/21/westport-park-named-hailey-owens/2317678/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z113101e006700v113101d--31--b--31--&gca-ft=151&gca-ds=sophi Keegan, H. (2019, July 12). Governor signs “Hailey’s Law” to improve AMBER alert system. Springfield News Leader. https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2019/07/12/missouri-governor-signs-haileys-law-amber-alert-system-hailey-owens/1682479001/ Murder of Hailey Owens. (2026, June 3). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Murder_of_Hailey_Owens&oldid=1357583939 Timeline of Hailey Owens abduction. Springfield News Leader. (2014, February 19). https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2014/02/20/timeline-of-hailey-owens-abduction/5613163/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115901e006100v115901d--59--b--59--&gca-ft=209&gca-ds=sophi Wood vs. state of Missouri :: 2026 :: Supreme Court of missouri decisions :: Missouri case law :: Missouri law :: U.S. law :: Justia. Justia U.S. Law. (2026, January 13). https://law.justia.com/cases/missouri/supreme-court/2026/sc100874.html

  4. Sep 22

    Tom Bird and Lorna Anderson

    In this episode, we unravel the shocking story of Tom Bird and Lorna Anderson, two respected members of a Kansas community whose secret relationship would become connected to a deadly web of lies, betrayal, and murder. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident and a random act of violence soon raised disturbing questions, leading investigators to uncover a conspiracy that would shock the community. Breneman, A. (2025, October 30). Bird bridge: What lies beneath – the Bulletin. The Bulletin. https://esubulletin.com/19335/news/bird-bridge-what-lies-beneath/ Minister found guilty in Wife’s murder - UPI archives. UPI. (1985, July 23). https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/07/23/Minister-found-guilty-in-wifes-murder/3742490939200/ Mlynar, B. (2015, May 7). Lorna Anderson discharged from Parole | News | emporiagazette.com. Emporia Gazette. https://www.emporiagazette.com/news/article_3eb06f94-31f1-5944-ae6f-187b0fbedf76.html NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Lorna ANDERSON. Law Resource. (1989, October 16). https://law.resource.org/pub/us/case/reporter/F2/888/888.F2d.646.87-2883.89-3080.html Robe, M. (Director). (1987, May 3). Murder Ordained [Film]. Braun Entertainment Group & Interscope. Sandra Lea Stringer “sandy” 33 years old - national organization of parents of murdered children. POMC.org. (n.d.). https://www.pomc.org/murder-wall/murder-wall-stories/sandra-lea-stringer-sandy-33-years-old/ State v. bird :: 1985 :: Kansas Supreme Court decisions :: Kansas case law :: Kansas law :: U.S. law :: Justia. Justia U.S. Law. (1985, October 25). https://law.justia.com/cases/kansas/supreme-court/1985/57-592-1.html State v. Bird. Justia U.S. Law. (1986, December 5). https://law.justia.com/cases/kansas/supreme-court/1986/58-564-2.html?__cf_chl_f_tk=1SnwjjNbmyQj5LgzO8eoCMtLyTuLVSz17uNAy3omxIU-1783367450-1.0.1.1-fqmIyaVchsf_27tsVDhoOZ60y7eHm1sw4UffVCHCfmU State v. bird (state v. bird, 240 kan. 288, 729 p.2d 1136 (kan. 1986)) - vLex United States - vlex. vLex. (1986, December 5). https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/state-v-bird-no-886101060

  5. Sep 15

    Kyle Flack and the Ottawa Farmhouse Murders

    A quiet farmhouse outside Ottawa, Kansas. A group of friends who trusted one another. Then, in the spring of 2013, everything changed. This week on Midwest Murder Girls, we explore the case of Kyle Flack and the devastating events that forever changed four families. Arvesen, A. (2016, March 16). Witnesses recall text messages received from victim’s phone after determined date of death. The Topeka Capital-Journal. https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/politics/state/2016/03/16/witnesses-recall-text-messages-received-victims-phone-after-determined-date-death/16597223007/ Breit, P. (2016, March 7). Trial begins for man charged in 2013 Franklin County Slayings. KMBC. https://www.kmbc.com/article/trial-begins-for-man-charged-in-2013-franklin-county-slayings-1/3693095 Mipro, R. (2024, January 19). Kansas Supreme Court affirms death penalty conviction in quadruple murder case • kansas reflector. Kansas Reflector. https://kansasreflector.com/2024/01/19/kansas-supreme-court-affirms-death-penalty-conviction-in-quadruple-murder-case/#:~:text=Thirty%2Deight%2Dyear%2Dold,for%20two%20of%20these%20killings Press, T. A. (2016, March 7). Quadruple murder trial of Kyle Trevor Flack begins Monday in Franklin County district court. The Topeka Capital-Journal. https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/politics/state/2016/03/07/quadruple-murder-trial-kyle-trevor-flack-begins-monday-franklin-county-district/16598400007/ Lysen, D. (2024, January 19). Kansas Supreme Court upholds death sentence of convicted murderer Kyle Flack. KCUR. https://www.kcur.org/news/2024-01-19/kansas-supreme-court-upholds-death-sentence-of-convicted-murderer-kyle-flack B, J. (2026, June 11). Flack files for Clemency. KOFO Radio. https://kofo.com/2026/06/11/flack-files-for-clemency/ Bush, A. M. (2013, May 8). Olathe woman, two men id’d in Franklin Co. homicide. The Topeka Capital-Journal. https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/politics/state/2013/05/08/olathe-woman-two-men-idd-franklin-co-homicide/16398046007/ Steven Eugene White (1981-2013) - find a grave... Find a Grave. (2013). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110517988/steven-eugene-white Legacy.com, & Legacy. (2013, May 14). Andrew Stout Obituary (2013) - Baldwin City, KS - Lawrence Journal-World. Andrew Stout Obituary (2013). https://obituaries.ljworld.com/us/obituaries/ljworld/name/andrew-stout-obituary?id=23234220 Find A Grave. (2013). Kaylie Kathleen Smith Bailey (1991-2013) - find a... Kaylie Kathleen Smith Bailey (1991-2013) Find A Grave Memorial. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127811921/kaylie_kathleen-bailey Cummings, I. (2013, May 19). Burgers, bratwurst, gifts and good times: Friends tell of homicide victims’ Last Days. LJWorld.com. https://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/may/19/friends-tell-homicide-victims/

  6. Sep 8

    The Staudte Family Murders

    In this episode of Midwest Murder Girls, we unravel the chilling story of the Staudte family murders, a case of betrayal that shattered a Springfield, Missouri household. What initially appeared to be a series of unexplained illnesses soon exposed a calculated plot driven by greed and manipulation, leading investigators to uncover a devastating truth hidden within the family itself. Crime traveler: The chilling murders of the Staudte family. Ozarks First. (2021, October 19). https://www.ozarksfirst.com/crimetraveler/crime-traveler-the-chilling-murders-of-the-staudte-family/ Jones, J (Director). (2022, February 25). Home Sweet Murder (Season 45, Episode 18) [TV Series Episode]. Diaz J., & Sadler, T. (Executive Producer), 20/20. ABC News Productions.  Smith, J. (2016, April 15). Missouri woman recalls moment she suspected her mom tried to kill her - ABC news. ABC News. https://abcnews.com/US/missouri-woman-recalls-moment-suspected-mom-kill/story?id=38036627 Staudte Family Murders. (2026, March 4). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Staudte_family_murders&oldid=1341689437

  7. Sep 1

    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

  8. 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/

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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
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mandy/Sherry
  • Show Website
    Midwest Murder Girls

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