9 episodes
Where Secrets Go To Die Detroit Free Press
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4.5 • 80 Ratings
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A downstate man moves to Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula, then vanishes. Suspicions spread from the neighbor he was staying with, to the girlfriend he fought with, to the cops who were supposed to find him.
From the Detroit Free Press, “Where Secrets Go to Die: The Disappearance of Derrick Henagan” is an eight-episode serial podcast. Award-winning journalist John Wisely examines a murder case in a natural paradise and uncovers drugs, sex and other local secrets.
All eight episodes are available now only for Detroit Free Press subscribers at freep.com/secrets.
Links to available subscriber episodes can also be found in the description of the trailer for this series.
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Episode 1: The Body Hunter
Derrick Henagan disappeared in 2008 and his case has gone cold. We bring you along on a body hunt in the woods of Upper Michigan. A cadaver dog leads the search, which includes a longtime forensic lab technician who’s also a wilderness guide.
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Episode 2: The Missing Man
Derrick Henagan was an outsider in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula when he disappeared. We explore his hometown in Lower Michigan to learn more about his growing up, his family and his demons.
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Episode 3: Bleach and Blood
Derrick Henagan’s relationship with his girlfriend Dyanna Maddox was stormy enough to bring the cops to the house repeatedly. We hear tales of blood, bleach, gunshots and the first state trooper on the scene.
Check out the episode show notes to read documents, watch video and see photos related to the case.
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Episode 4: Sins of the Father
Michigan State Police Trooper David Moeggenborg’s name has been connected to the Derrick Henagan disappearance for all the wrong reasons.
In this episode his daughter, Meghan Moeggenborg, describes a terrifying walk in the woods with her father, what she saw there and the threat she said he made if she spoke about it.
Check out the episode show notes to read documents, watch video and see photos connected to the case.
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Episode 5: The Bounty Hunter
It was Jody Newman’s job to find Derrick Henagan, who vanished while on bond. Then it became her passion after getting to know Derrick’s mom and realizing he wasn’t running, he was missing.
In this episode, she describes her yearslong quest, including recording phone calls with people close to Derrick.
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Episode 6: Drugs, Sex and Secrets
The Upper Peninsula has its own culture. It also has its own law enforcement culture.
Locals help us examine the drugs, sex work, murder and police conduct swirling around people connected to the Derrick Henagan case. We also uncover a startling decision Michigan State Police made related to Trooper David Moeggenborg.
Check out the episode show notes to read documents, watch video and see photos related to the case.
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Customer Reviews
Great
Not a true crime fan typically but this was awesome!!
Actual reporting on a podcast
A true crime podcast with actual reporting. I love it!! Can't wait for next episodes.
Really wanted to like this
But the writing is far too basic.
If you want to turn this into a drinking game, take a drink every time the narrator says “quote”. You’ll be on the floor in episode 2.