Shadows of the MidWest

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "Someone's Daughter"

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:46:13 GMT

20 years had passed since the discovery of the young woman's body and she still had no name.

Deb Anderson, a long time resident of Blue Earth, joined friends for drinks after a long work week. She had no idea a story relayed to her that evening would involve the next 14 years, changing her life and the lives of a Texas family.

Deb Anderson tells her whole story in her search to identify Jane Doe.

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "From the Inside"

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:25:27 GMT

This episode takes you inside the Texas correctional system to hear from Robert Nelson after 30+ years behind bars. New information is revealed. Are you ready for it?

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "Solved or Resolved"

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:32:47 GMT

Robert Nelson's account of murder went from a cloudy recollection to a graphic confession in first 18 months in custody. Did he tell the truth? Does it even make sense? Did a murder serve his time or is the real killer or killers still out there.

On this episode we go back and examine Nelson's final statement to police.

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "A Sort of Homecoming"

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:47:43 GMT

Robert Nelson returns to Minnesota to face charges. Included in the this episode Nelson's final interview with Faribault County law enforcement.

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "What About Bob?"

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:02:22 GMT

There were always stories of a baby left at the door of a church. In Texas the church leaves a killer at the door of the sheriff.

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "A Freeway of Possibilities"

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:21:38 GMT

Where do you start? Investigators have very few leads but the region has no shortage of potential suspects. This episode examines the seedy and violent side of the I90 corridor circa 1980.

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "May 30, 1980" An Introduction

Tue, 30 May 2023 06:33:18 GMT

The story begins with a young woman abandoned in drainage ditch in rural Minnesota. Her story will span through time and across the country.

A Conversation with Jim Rothstein

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:48:22 GMT

A conversation with Jim “Boots” Rothstein former New York City detective and advocate for victims of human trafficking. Since retirement Jim has worked consulting and assisted families in many notable missing persons cases. Jim also served as mayor of St. Martin, MN. The conversation takes several turns which I am sure you will find entertaining and informative.

Cold Case Examination: JoAnn Bontjes Part 1

Tue, 09 May 2023 13:21:17 GMT

Welcome to the first of many special episodes outside of the serialized shows. This is the first in a series where I am joined by Dr. Eric Grabowsky examining various cold cases from the Midwest. This installment features the first interview with retired police chief Don Mickelson and his work on the 1975 murder of JoAnn Bontjes in rural Martin County Minnesota.For more information visit the page Justice for JoAnn Bontjes Facebook page. You can also visit Dr. Grabowsky's page Cold Case Web Stay tuned for the first episode of season one “The Secrets of County Ditch #5”