Great Lakes True Crime

Great Lakes True Crime

An independent podcast based in Cleveland, Ohio primarily focused on the lower Great Lakes region but ventures out from time to time. No banter. No schedule. Short episodes. Socials: X and Facebook Email: greatlakestruecrime@gmail.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-lakes-true-crime/id1387687232 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4dh8L0HmNCUmeSGjSEEJgK

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June 14, 2026 15 mins
Episode 59 brings us to Columbus, Ohio for the senseless, brutal murder of Jessica Lyn Keen in 1991. For more information on Huckleberry House or to donate, please visit huckhouse.org.

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Ep.58 brings us to southeastern Michigan for the tragic story of Chelsea Bruck, who was senselessly murdered in 2014.
 
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January 23, 2026 25 mins
Episode 57 brings us to Chillicothe, Ohio for the unsolved 1977 murder of Cheryl Hughes. If you have any information on this case, please contact the Ross County Sheriff’s Office at (740) 773-1185 or online at https://ross-so-oh.zuercherpor.... You can also submit an anonymous tip to Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com.

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This episode provides updates on the unsolved murders of Amy Mihaljevic and Baverly Jarosz. Both murders took place in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, and both cases have had recent updates released to the public. 

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This episode brings us to Toledo, Ohio for the 1981unsovled disappearance of Cynthia Jane Anderson.

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June 16, 2025 17 mins
This episode takes us to Rockford, Illinois for the story of the 2012 disappearance of Katrina Smith, who was known for her warm heart and willingness to help others.

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February 16, 2025 15 mins
This episode takes us to Traverse City, Michigan for the 1998 murder of Kalee Joy Bruce. For more information on the Kalee Bruce Memorial Scholarship, please click here

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December 15, 2024 20 mins
This episode takes us to Columbus, Ohio for the unsolved 1979 disappearance of medical school student Brian Shaffer.

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July 30, 2024 18 mins
In this episode, we step out of the Great Lakes region and venture into New Jersey where we tell the story of the 1984 murder of Maria Marshall. Promo by Mystery Frequency Podcast.

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April 20, 2024 20 mins
This episode covers the 1922 "Mentor Marsh Murder" in Lake County, Ohio. Please give a listen and tell a friend about the show if you like it. 

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January 15, 2024 18 mins
This episode takes us back to 1953 and the unsolved disappearance of Ronald Tammen from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

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November 5, 2023 14 mins
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October 9, 2023 18 mins
This episode takes us to Ravenna, Ohio for the story of Theresa Andrews and her baby boy. This episode contains references to murder and suicide. Please take care while listening.

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September 10, 2023 23 mins
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This episode takes us to Cleveland, Ohio where we cover the shooting deaths of Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown in 2019. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and there is a $100,000 reward for information that helps solve these crimes.

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This episode is our first foray into Indiana. We delve into the 1966 disappearances of three young women from Chicago, who were last seen at Indiana Dunes State Park on Lake Michigan.

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April 4, 2023 16 mins
This epiosde takes us to 19th century Michigan, where a kingdom briefly flourished.

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This episode takes us to Long Point, Ontario on the shores of Lake Erie for a murder mystery that unraveled at the Long Point Cut Lighthouse.

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Halloween episode 2022! This is a brief episode that focuses on the Werewolf of Defiance, Ohio. We also delve into other mythical (or maybe not so mythical) creatures that live in the area.

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September 12, 2022 19 mins
This episode takes us to Toledo, Ohio for the 1982 murder of Dana Rosendale.

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