Cases - Midwest Killers

South Dakota

If I Can’t Have Him: A South Dakota True Crime Story

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Published OnAugust 21, 2024

Rena Nelson fell gravely ill after eating chocolates sent to her in the mail. She cast the blame in Rena Nelson, her fiancé's wife. But the evidence pointed to someone else entirely.

Indiana

A Poison in the Family: An Indiana True Crime Story

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Published OnJanuary 26, 2024

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When 47-year-old William Krauss married 26-year-old Rae Andermann, it would be natural to think Rae would take on the role of the evil stepmother to 18-year-old Crystal. But she was anything but. Then Crystal died suddenly under mysterious circumstances.

Iowa

Untying the Knot: An Iowa True Crime Story

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Published OnApril 26, 2023

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From the outside looking in, William and Constance Richardson had a picture perfect marriage. They had three beautiful kids, Mildred, Dorothy and Dayton. Their social life was always the talk of the town. They were truly a model couple. Sure,…

Minnesota

Billiard Room Brawl: A Minnesota True Crime Story

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Published OnJanuary 25, 2023

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Leonard Day, Jr was an entitled young man born into a life of luxury. He spent his large inheritance with reckless abandon. He didn't have a care in the world. No one could have predicted that his life would be snuffed out one fall night in a dark billiard room.