Great Lakes True Crime
An independent podcast based in Cleveland, Ohio. We primarily focus on cases from the lower Great Lakes region but venture out from time to time. No banter. No Patreon. No schedule. Relatively short episodes. Web: greatlakestruecrime.net Email: greatlakestruecrime@gmail.com Social: TwitterX and Facebook
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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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June 11, 2023 • 18 mins
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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May 21, 2023 • 31 mins
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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November 21, 2022 • 19 mins
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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October 30, 2022 • 12 mins
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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July 6, 2022 • 22 mins
This episode focuses on the 1993 murder of Derrick Robie in Savona, New York. Produced, written, edited, and hosted by Steve from Great Lakes True Crime.
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April 26, 2022 • 18 mins
Ep. 38 takes us to Michigan for the story of Florence Unger, whose life was cut far too short.
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March 24, 2022 • 22 mins
This episode focuses on the 1921 unsolved murders of Parma, Ohio school principal Louise Wolf and teacher Mabel Foote.
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February 13, 2022 • 23 mins
This episode focuses on the 2005 abduction and murder of Jennifer Teague in Ottawa, Ontario. We also touch on the abduction and murder of Ardeth Wood.
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January 23, 2022 • 18 mins
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Angela Hicks from Elyria, Ohio.
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