<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest]]>Hosted by Krystle Lay, Unsolved Midwest is a podcast dedicated to bringing attention to cold cases that are not receiving critical media coverage.

 

Please listen, subscribe, and help raise awareness of these unsolved cases.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:08:44 GMTMon, 24 Aug 2026 17:50:38 GMT60Krystle<p>Hosted by Krystle Lay, Unsolved Midwest is a podcast dedicated to bringing attention to cold cases that are not receiving critical media coverage.</p><p> </p><p>Please listen, subscribe, and help raise awareness of these unsolved cases.</p>episodicKrystlekgriffin384@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 14 - Missing Men in East Saint Louis and The Springfield Three]]>There is a strange handful of disappearances in East Saint Louis, IL and lets do a deep dive into The Springfield Three.

To provide tips please:

Missing men of East Saint Louis case contacts Granite City Police Department (Illinois): 1-618-877-6111 or National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)

or

East St. Louis Police Department, 618-825-2681


Foe the Springfield Three please contact:

Springfield Police Department Tip Line: (417) 864-1810 or (417) 864-1751

Crime Stoppers Tip Line: (417) 869-TIPS (8477)

FBI ViCAP Missing Persons Database: FBI ViCAP: The Springfield Three or call 1-800-634-4097

Credits: FOX 2 News; Belleville News-Democrat; FBI; Unresolved podcast; City of Springfield; NBC News; and 3News WKYC.

]]>027419e3-b127-4ab7-9f43-5a5b445a7615Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:38:33 GMT<p>There is a strange handful of disappearances in East Saint Louis, IL and lets do a deep dive into The Springfield Three. </p><p>To provide tips please: </p><p>Missing men of East Saint Louis case contacts <a href="https://www.granitecity.illinois.gov/departments/gc_police/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Granite City Police Department</a><b><strong> (Illinois):</strong></b> 1-618-877-6111 or <a href="https://missingkids.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">National Center for Missing &amp; Exploited Children</a><b><strong> (NCMEC):</strong></b> 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)</p><p>or </p><p>East St. Louis Police Department, <b><strong>618-825-2681</strong></b></p><p><br /></p><p><b><strong>Foe the Springfield Three please contact: </strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Springfield Police Department Tip Line:</strong></b> (417) 864-1810 or (417) 864-175<b><strong>1</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Crime Stoppers Tip Line:</strong></b> (417) 869-TIPS (8477)</p><p><b><strong>FBI ViCAP Missing Persons Database:</strong></b> FBI ViCAP: The Springfield Three or call 1-800-634-4097</p><p><b><strong>Credits:</strong></b> FOX<b><strong> 2 </strong></b>News;<b><strong> Belleville News</strong></b>-<b><strong>Democrat</strong></b>;<b><strong> FBI</strong></b>;<b><strong> </strong></b><i><em>Unresolved</em></i><b><strong> </strong></b>podcast;<b><strong> City of Springfield</strong></b>;<b><strong> NBC News</strong></b>; and 3News<b><strong> WKYC</strong></b>.</p>no00:49:57114Unsolved Midwest - Episode 14 - Missing Men in East Saint Louis and The Springfield Threefull<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 13 - Spooky Tales of the Midwest]]>Continuing with the our spooky tales - why is October flying by so fast?

]]>3c8e9c7a-dca6-4339-afd7-2092a8cf90c8Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:13:09 GMT<p>Continuing with the our spooky tales - why is October flying by so fast?</p>no00:14:32113Unsolved Midwest - Episode 13 - Spooky Tales of the Midwestfull<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 12 - The Disappearance of Rachel Mellon Skemp and The Chicago Strangler]]>Please explore a mysterious 30 year disappearance and the hunt for a possible serial killer (killers).


Community Outreach Opportunities:

JustServe

Everybody for Kindness

Sweet Celebrations


Credits CBS News, NBC 5 Chicago, ABC San Francisco, Chicago Tribune, Philippine Commission on Women, WWTW News, PBS, FOX 32 Chicago

]]>2f3916d0-d817-4f5d-8c5a-658167aecf46Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:26:24 GMT<p>Please explore a mysterious 30 year disappearance and the hunt for a possible serial killer (killers).</p><p><br /></p><p>Community Outreach Opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://www.justserve.org/kindnessbeginswithme" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">JustServe</a></p><p><a href="https://everybodyforkindness.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Everybody for Kindness</a></p><p><b><strong>Sweet Celebrations</strong></b></p><p><br /></p><p>Credits CBS News, NBC 5 Chicago, ABC San Francisco, Chicago Tribune, Philippine Commission on Women, WWTW News, PBS, FOX 32 Chicago</p>no00:38:01112Unsolved Midwest - Episode 12 - The Disappearance of Rachel Mellon Skemp and The Chicago Stranglerfull<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 11 - Missing Lisa Irwin and the Unsolved Murder of Dalton Mesarchik]]>If you have any tip please contact:

You can provide tips and information regarding the disappearance of Lisa Irwin through the following :

TIPS Hotline (Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers): Call 816-474-TIPS (8477)

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): Call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Contact your local FBI office

Official announcements and verification regarding case updates or tips can be reviewed directly via the FBI Seeking Information Profile for Dalton Mesarchik. Anyone with information is urged by the family and authorities to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.


]]>f68fd748-920b-4e45-9b3a-0f7db01ce23aMon, 12 Oct 2026 06:02:43 GMT<p><b><strong>If you have any tip please contact:</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>You can provide tips and information regarding the disappearance of </strong></b><a href="https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fm%2F0_bm9zp&amp;q=Lisa+Irwin" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b><strong>Lisa Irwin</strong></b></a><b><strong> through the following :</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>TIPS Hotline (Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers): Call 816-474-TIPS (8477)</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>National Center for Missing &amp; Exploited Children (NCMEC): Call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Contact your local FBI office</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Official announcements and verification regarding case updates or tips can be reviewed directly via the </strong></b><a href="https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/dalton-mesarchik" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>FBI Seeking Information Profile for Dalton Mesarchik</strong></b></a><b><strong>. Anyone with information is urged by the family and authorities to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.</strong></b></p><p><br /></p>no00:32:06111Unsolved Midwest - Episode 11 - Missing Lisa Irwin and the Unsolved Murder of Dalton Mesarchikfull<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 10 - Lizzie Borden]]>Was she really the culprit???? Histories oldest mystery and a pool of suspects that seems to always go back to the daughter, but lets explore other possible suspects and motives.

]]>3c115892-7844-4443-a93f-64ac34531ff2Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:37:53 GMT<p>Was she really the culprit???? Histories oldest mystery and a pool of suspects that seems to always go back to the daughter, but lets explore other possible suspects and motives. </p>no00:29:23110Unsolved Midwest - Episode 10 - Lizzie Bordenfull<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 9 -The Death Penalty - Does the justice system have it right?]]>The news cycle was hectic this week covering the botched execution of Christa Pike, lets discuss the history of the death penalty.


https://fosterlove.com/blog/looking-to-donate-suitcases-to-foster-care/

https://comfortcases.org/

]]>6387ced6-5a10-4d04-a0cd-9b0c68c118e3Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:01:08 GMT<p>The news cycle was hectic this week covering the botched execution of Christa Pike, lets discuss the history of the death penalty.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://fosterlove.com/blog/looking-to-donate-suitcases-to-foster-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fosterlove.com/blog/looking-to-donate-suitcases-to-foster-care/</a></p><p><a href="https://comfortcases.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://comfortcases.org/</a></p>no00:40:0119Unsolved Midwest - Episode 9 -The Death Penalty - Does the justice system have it right?full<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 8 - The Mysterious Disappearances of Phoenix Coldon and Jared Hanna]]>Phoenix Coldon and Jared Hanna went missing under mysterious circumstances, some say they walked away from their lives, either they both need a fresh set of eyes to rule out fowl play.

]]>a1f2b30e-91b3-4732-908e-308a827dc434Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:32:37 GMT<p>Phoenix Coldon and Jared Hanna went missing under mysterious circumstances, some say they walked away from their lives, either they both need a fresh set of eyes to rule out fowl play. </p>no00:28:0018Unsolved Midwest - Episode 8 - The Mysterious Disappearances of Phoenix Coldon and Jared Hannafull<![CDATA[BONUS Episode - Mystery Folklore of Appalachia ]]>Lets kick off spooky season with tales and rules of Appalachia.

Special Thanks to:


Wiki

Facebook

The Collector

wowk13 News

]]>5f4d9be2-e57a-4783-9b59-0bd8a21fc889Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:32:11 GMT<p>Lets kick off spooky season with tales and rules of Appalachia.</p><p>Special Thanks to:</p><p><br /></p><p>Wiki</p><p>Facebook</p><p>The Collector</p><p>wowk13 News </p>no00:15:45BONUS Episode - Mystery Folklore of Appalachia full<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 7 -The Disappearances of Shemika Cosey, The Missing Six, and Kelly Allen ]]>There are some strange unsolved disappearances in the small City of Berkeley, MO. Please listen and if you know or have any tips please contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at 314.444.57385, Berkeley Police Department 314.524.3311, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1.800.843.5678.

]]>ff10818d-8f7f-42c3-b315-9ef59f7da9caMon, 28 Sep 2026 03:34:04 GMT<p>There are some strange unsolved disappearances in the small City of Berkeley, MO. Please listen and if you know or have any tips please contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at 314.444.57385, Berkeley Police Department 314.524.3311, and the National Center for Missing &amp; Exploited Children 1.800.843.5678.</p>no00:34:4217Unsolved Midwest - Episode 7 -The Disappearances of Shemika Cosey, The Missing Six, and Kelly Allen full<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 6 - The Mysterious Disappearance of Angela Marie Hammond]]>On April 4, 1991, a 4-month pregnant Angie Hammond was on a pay phone with her fiancé Rob Schafer when she was kidnapped in the dead of night never to be seen again.

]]>e52702e7-42d7-456e-a207-daf263ba1019Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:24:01 GMT<p>On April 4, 1991, a 4-month pregnant Angie Hammond was on a pay phone with her fiancé Rob Schafer when she was kidnapped in the dead of night never to be seen again.</p>no00:29:3916Unsolved Midwest - Episode 6 - The Mysterious Disappearance of Angela Marie Hammondfull<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 5 - The Constance Fisher Story]]>Before the Lindsay Clancy trial there was a mother who not only murdered three of her children, but would get the chance to do it again. Today's story is about mental health struggles and the murders of Carl and Constance Fisher's 6 children.

]]>5fee43a5-311d-4518-a9b0-7925ab5505e0Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:05:00 GMT<p>Before the Lindsay Clancy trial there was a mother who not only murdered three of her children, but would get the chance to do it again. Today's story is about mental health struggles and the murders of Carl and Constance Fisher's 6 children. </p>no00:32:0915Unsolved Midwest - Episode 5 - The Constance Fisher Storyfull<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 4 - The Mysterious Disappearance of the Bradley Sisters]]>On today's episode we will cover the story of the mystery dissapearance of the Bradley sisters. After multiple searches and fruitless tips the FBI and Chicago's PPD need your help.

A special thanks to CNN, FOX Chicago news, Wikipedia, and ID Discovery.

]]>d3f72078-59e6-4f6a-83e1-b725350d9527Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:25:57 GMT<p>On today's episode we will cover the story of the mystery dissapearance of the Bradley sisters. After multiple searches and fruitless tips the FBI and Chicago's PPD need your help.</p><p></p><p>A special thanks to CNN, FOX Chicago news, Wikipedia, and ID Discovery.</p>no00:30:2614Unsolved Midwest - Episode 4 - The Mysterious Disappearance of the Bradley Sistersfull<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 3 - The Missouri River Killer and the Unsolved Homicide of Norma Garrett]]>Did investigators get things right on the Missouri River Killer suspect and who is responsible for the death of Norma Garrett?

Please listen and provide any clues if you know something.

]]>e3b533a4-551a-431e-b104-44376623119eSun, 13 Sep 2026 20:15:18 GMT<p>Did investigators get things right on the Missouri River Killer suspect and who is responsible for the death of Norma Garrett?</p><p></p><p>Please listen and provide any clues if you know something. </p>no00:21:24Unsolved Midwest - Episode 3 - The Missouri River Killer and the Unsolved Homicide of Norma Garrettfull<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Bonus Episode - 9/11 Never Forget ]]>Please listen to this weeks bonus episode in remembrance of 9/11.

]]>d8d96dc2-b8b3-46a7-84f3-29b3b9c964a9Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:34:45 GMT<p>Please listen to this weeks bonus episode in remembrance of 9/11.</p>no00:27:1213Unsolved Midwest - Bonus Episode - 9/11 Never Forget full<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 2 - The Unsolved Homicides of the Dardeen Family and Paige Kleinheider ]]>Todays Episode Covers to gruesome crime from two different walks of life, but still deserve justice. Were the multiple killers in our first mystery and is there a connection to two brutal murders?

Credits – True Crime Sleep Stories on Apple Podcast, Fox News, News Channel 5 ,Histories of Horror, Unsolved the Dardeen Family Murders on Spotify

]]>0f09a301-3116-4d4f-9b1a-36cfa2cfa72dThu, 10 Sep 2026 02:43:10 GMT<p>Todays Episode Covers to gruesome crime from two different walks of life, but still deserve justice. Were the multiple killers in our first mystery and is there a connection to two brutal murders?</p><p></p><p><b>Credits – True Crime Sleep Stories on Apple Podcast, Fox News, News Channel 5 ,Histories of Horror, Unsolved the Dardeen Family Murders on Spotify</b></p>no00:36:5912Unsolved Midwest - Episode 2 - The Unsolved Homicides of the Dardeen Family and Paige Kleinheider full<![CDATA[Unsolved Midwest - Episode 1 - The Unsolved Homicides of St. Louis Jane Doe and Cara Irene Sims]]>Today's episode will cover the unsolved homicides of St. Louis Jane Doe and Cara Irene Sims. If you have any tips, please contact.

St. Louis Police Homicide Unit: Call 314-444-5371.

Email Cold Case Division: Send information to homicidecoldcases@stlpd.org.

Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): Call 866-371-TIPS (866-371-8477)

]]>16eaa2db-b6f9-48e1-a19b-4b26c3b0a670Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:34:43 GMT<p>Today's episode will cover the unsolved homicides of St. Louis Jane Doe and Cara Irene Sims. If you have any tips, please contact.</p><p></p><p><b>St. Louis Police Homicide Unit:</b> Call 314-444-5371.</p><p><b>Email Cold Case Division:</b> Send information to <code>homicidecoldcases@stlpd.org</code>.</p><p><b>Crime Stoppers (Anonymous):</b> Call 866-371-TIPS (866-371-8477)</p>no00:27:1111Unsolved Midwest - Episode 1 - The Unsolved Homicides of St. Louis Jane Doe and Cara Irene Simsfull<![CDATA[Introduction - Unsolved Midwest by Krystle Lay ]]>Hello,

I am Krystle Lay and I am your host of Unsolved Midwest. If you are a true crime fanatic and love cold cases please stick around. I will do 1 weekly episode that covers 2 cold cases that aren't generating the attention that they deserve. So lets get into it.

Thanks.

]]>8daba538-3491-4089-8b7d-78f56888394dSun, 06 Sep 2026 18:57:51 GMT<p>Hello,</p><p></p><p>I am Krystle Lay and I am your host of Unsolved Midwest. If you are a true crime fanatic and love cold cases please stick around. I will do 1 weekly episode that covers 2 cold cases that aren't generating the attention that they deserve. So lets get into it. </p><p></p><p>Thanks.</p>no00:01:24Introduction - Unsolved Midwest by Krystle Lay full