{"podcast":{"title":"Missouri Mayhem: Mystery & Murder with Mindy & Megan!","slug":"missouri-mayhem-mystery-murder-with-mindy-megan-7458963","podcast_index_feed_id":7458963,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/missourimayhem-mysterymurder-withmindyandmegan/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/missourimayhem-mysterymurder-withmindyandmegan/?_gl=1%252abx4mnk%252a_gcl_aw%252aR0NMLjE3NTQ5Nzc2MDMuQ2owS0NRandxZWJFQmhEOUFSSXNBRlpNYmZ4RGtTTnVqMFZIcDJtYzhGZ1p4TmlKV1RZUTAzVmlXeFR0aUxxd3JjZ2tXUmRQT3F6eDlIOGFBaTlIRUFMd193Y0I.%252a_gcl_au%252aMTk1NjYyMTg0Ny4xNzU0OTc3NjAw","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/missourimayhem-mysterymurder-withmindyandmegan/20250812_050833_9ea0e416ff8299286baf47e306331271.png","author":"Megan Owens & Mindy Johnson","episode_count":71,"summary":"🎙️ Welcome to Missouri Mayhem: Mystery & Murder! We’re your hosts, Megan and Mindy — sisters, storytellers, retired educators, and lifelong lovers of true crime and all things mysterious. From chilling cold cases to strange small-town secrets, we’ll dig deep into the stories that keep you up at night… especially the ones hiding right here in the heart of Missouri. Our podcast launched Fall 2025, and we are excited to take you on a journey through the twists, turns, and mayhem that make our state’s history both fascinating and frightening. If you have a case or topic suggestion, please email the sisters at missourimayhemsisters@gmail.com. 🕵️‍♀️🔍 All are welcome! Thank you for listening, subscribing, and reviewing our podcast! We appreciate you!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T14:18:36.471005+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/missouri-mayhem-mystery-murder-with-mindy-megan-7458963"},"episode":{"title":"The Truman State University Suicide Cluster - Kirksville, MO 2016-17","slug":"the-truman-state-university-suicide-cluster-kirksville-mo-2016-17","published_at":"2026-07-27T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/missouri-mayhem-mystery-murder-with-mindy-megan-7458963/the-truman-state-university-suicide-cluster-kirksville-mo-2016-17","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/missouri-mayhem-mystery-murder-with-mindy-megan-7458963","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/missourimayhem-mysterymurder-withmindyandmegan/2974794","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/342686/2974794/missourimayhem-mysterymurder-withmindyandmegan/2026_07_25_23_37_58_ff9d918d-6cb1-4da9-8e11-35c59e2946c4.mp3","summary":"This episode explores a series of devastating suicides connected to a close-knit college community in Kirksville, Missouri. We analyze the disturbing pattern, the role of a controversial figure, and the wider questions of responsibility and mental health support. EPISODE CORRECTION - Alex Mullins passed away August of 2016. Not June. We apologize for this error. Main Topics Covered: The timeline of five suicides within a year among Truman State University students and community members The involvement and suspicious behavior of Brandon Grossheim, a fraternity member The complex social environment, including alcohol use, academic stress, and fraternity culture The legal aftermath: civil lawsuits alleging negligence and misconduct Broader questions about mental health awareness and community safety protocols. RESOURCES: The Peacemaker Podcast (iHeartPodcasts) : An eight-part investigative series hosted by journalists Ben Westhoff and Ryan Krull that dives into the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity deaths, police records, and the central figure connecting the victims. You can listen via Apple Podcasts or the official iHeart Radio Platform . St. Louis Magazine Feature Coverage : Analytical reporting by Ryan Krull detailing the localized aftermath, the timeline of the events, and how media narratives shifted over the years, accessible through STL Mag . The New Yorker Magazine Article : An extensive, deep-dive profile titled \"A Mysterious Suicide Cluster\" that explores the systemic issues, student culture, and community trauma surrounding the university, available on The New Yorker . Inside Higher Ed Legal Breakdown : A comprehensive report on the wrongful death lawsuits filed by the victims' parents targeting the university negligence and fraternity liabilities, hosted on Insid…","meta_description":"This episode explores a series of devastating suicides connected to a close-knit college community in Kirksville, Missouri. 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