Fox Cities Murder & Mayhem

Gavin Schmitt

Wisconsin has had it's fair share of notorious criminals that have been in the spotlight over the years, but what about bizarre crimes and mayhem that have vanished over time? Join author Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as they take you through stories of crimes that were once front page news. Gavin will share crimes from his book "Fox Cities Murder & Mayhem" as well as those that have never been shared by him before. If you're a fan of true crime who is tired of hearing about the same murders over and over, then you'll definitely like this podcast. And as listeners from the Wisconsin Fox Cities have said, some of these stories (such as the Appleton Butcher episode) have brought back memories of when they first heard about the cases as children. Not from Wisconsin? Don't worry, no knowledge of Wisconsin is necessary to enjoy these episodes. read less
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Introduction to Murder & Mayhem
Aug 1 2021
Introduction to Murder & Mayhem
Wisconsin has had it's fair share of notorious criminals that have been in the spotlight over the years, but what about bizarre crimes and mayhem that have vanished over time? Join author Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as they take you through stories of crimes that were once front page news. Gavin will share crimes from his book "Fox Cities Murder & Mayhem" as well as those that have never been shared by him before.If you're a fan of true crime who is tired of hearing about the same murders over and over, then you'll definitely like this podcast. And as listeners from the Wisconsin Fox Cities have said, some of these stories (such as the Appleton Butcher episode) have brought back memories of when they first heard about the cases as children. Not from Wisconsin? Don't worry, no knowledge of Wisconsin is necessary to enjoy these episodes.LinksMurder & Mayhem Podcast websiteGavin's Books (Amazon)Gavin and Eric's other podcast: Milwaukee Mafia

Episodes

Sneak Peak: Stigmas and Open Wounds: The Secret Lives of Introverts
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Sneak Peak: Stigmas and Open Wounds: The Secret Lives of Introverts
Get a sneak peak of a friend of our podcast Stigmas and Open Wounds. If you enjoy this episode please make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast player or at stigmasandopenwounds.com
Captain Hendrick
Apr 16 2024
Captain Hendrick
In this episode we discuss Captain Hendrick and Native American leader who's nation eventually settled in Kaukauna, and who throughout his life work with Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Aaron Burr
The Beating of William Paul
Apr 2 2024
The Beating of William Paul
In this episode we discuss a bar owner in Neenah, who is brutally beaten and killed during what would appear to be a robbery.
William Miniahan, a shipwreck, and grave robbing
Mar 19 2024
William Miniahan, a shipwreck, and grave robbing
In this episode we tell the tale of a Green Bay man who takes his family on a trip to Europe. On the return journey home the ship sinks, and all but 2 members of the family dies, then years later mysteriously William grave is robbed and his skull is stolen
The Minahan Scandal
Mar 5 2024
The Minahan Scandal
Hear the story of a doctor with a tragic life, He spends much of his life, fighting a botched surgery, both his kids, tragically committ suicide, his first wife is locked up in the asylum and the second wife is hit by a train.
The Partridge Family Kidnaps a kid
Feb 20 2024
The Partridge Family Kidnaps a kid
In this episode we hear about a family who kidnaps a kid from the Menominee Native Americans with the belief that it is there child that the Menominee's originally kidnapped from them.
What not to do with Dynamite
Feb 6 2024
What not to do with Dynamite
Our first user submitted episode, we tell the story of a man in forest junction who mistreated his dynamite blew up his home and accidently killed his entire family in the process
Milton Lutzke
Jan 23 2024
Milton Lutzke
An abusive husband is murdered by accident by his abused wife. Was it self defense or murder?
The Flying Saucer and the Space Pancakes
Jan 9 2024
The Flying Saucer and the Space Pancakes
In this episode we hear the story of Gentleman in Eagle River who is visited by Aliens and the Aliens serve him Alien Pancakes.
Rerun: A German Lynching
Dec 26 2023
Rerun: A German Lynching
The title says it all. Or does it? In this episode, learn about the Turners and why Wisconsin doesn't have the death penalty.
Rerun: Orson Avery's Lucky Shot
Dec 12 2023
Rerun: Orson Avery's Lucky Shot
Ozzy Osbourne wasn't the first to experience a "shot in the dark." Green Bay's Orson Avery found himself on the receiving end of a burglary gang and wasn't about to let his migraines stop him from fighting back.
Dr Lewis Adams
Nov 28 2023
Dr Lewis Adams
In this story we tell the story of a Dr Lewis Adams who is not a doctor at all and the abortion services he ran out of Manitowoc, that eventually leads him to a murder conviction.
Murder Of a priest
Nov 14 2023
Murder Of a priest
In this episode we head up to Marquette Michigan to hear the story of a priest who is murdered by his cleaning ladies husband for "ruining his family"
David Spanbauer Part 2: Sex Terrorist
Oct 31 2023
David Spanbauer Part 2: Sex Terrorist
In this episode we conclude the story of this horrifying character, how he gets out of jail after receiving a huge sentence and what he does afterwards
David Spanbauer Part 1: Sex Terrorist
Oct 17 2023
David Spanbauer Part 1: Sex Terrorist
In this episode we cover a criminal many people may be familiar with, what you might not be familiar with is that is crimes started in the early sixties. In this first part we talk about what he did in the sixties before he was convicted and put in jail for the first time.
Erwin C Heiden
Oct 3 2023
Erwin C Heiden
In this episode we discuss a man from Appleton who has some sort of black out and brutally murders his wife.
Murder, Prison Escape, and on the Run
Sep 19 2023
Murder, Prison Escape, and on the Run
In this episode we talk about a Murder, which leads to a Prison escape, and our criminal on the run for over 100 days.
Carol Jean Fillion
Sep 5 2023
Carol Jean Fillion
In this episode we discuss a murder that took 25 years to get a conviction on the murder. Why did the conviction take so long? And should the person convicted be convicted?
Leroy Sommers Murder or Suicide?
Aug 22 2023
Leroy Sommers Murder or Suicide?
In this episode that crosses the Fox Cities murder and Mayhem and Milwaukee Mafia world, we hear the story of a Fond du Lac cheese producer that mysteriously dies. Is it a suicide or did the Mafia have a hit on him?
Lizzy Cardish and the Fire
Aug 8 2023
Lizzy Cardish and the Fire
In this episode we discuss Lizzy Cardiff a Menominee Native American who burns down the school she is sent too.