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Where is Baby Shannon?



Episode 17: Where is Baby Shannon?

Some of the facts in this true story have been established, but some things are still unknown.

Sources:

https://wbckfm.com/cold-case-cedar-springs-the-disappearance-of-baby-shannon/ Cold Case Cedar Springs: The Disappearance of Baby Shannon

 https://charleyproject.org/case/shannon-dale-verhage The Charley Project

 https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan/2022/06/03/michigan-girl-still-missing-25-years-after-mother-murdered-found-dead-in-lake-killer-on-death-row/

 https://www.woodtv.com/news/michigan/convicted-killer-from-mi-up-for-execution/

Citation:  Timmerman, L.C. and John H. The Color of Night: A Young Mother, a Missing Child and a Cold-Blooded Killer, New Horizon Press. Far Hills, NJ 2011

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Meet your host for Episode 17: Where is Baby Shannon?

Valerie Winans is a graduate of Northwestern Michigan College, a retired state government manager, and a former campground host in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Valerie is the author of three books: Alaska’s Savage River: Inside Denali National Park and Preserve, Road Trip with Remington Beagle: Michigan to Alaska and Back, and A Hero’s Journey: Life Lessons From A Dog And His Friends. A writer of both fiction and non-fiction, her books are written to inform and entertain readers of all ages. She currently resides with her husband in Traverse City, Michigan. More information can be found at www.valeriewinans.com.

Valerie is a writer for readers of all ages and dogs’ best friend.

 

 


Grand Island Murders



Episode 10: Grand Island Murders

After the body of Edward Morrison was found in the bottom of the U.S. lighthouse boat on the shore of Lake Superior, stories began to flourish about what had happened and who was responsible — even before the facts were established. To this day, people still have strong opinions about an event that occurred more than one hundred years ago.

Sources:

Graham, Loren. Death At The Lighthouse: A Grand Island Riddle. Arbutus Press, Traverse City, Michigan. 2013.

 

UNSOLVED MICHIGAN MYSTERY: Death of a Lighthouse Keeper | https://99wfmk.com/grand-island-lighthouse-murder/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

 

https://lostinmichigan.net

 

https://mikelbclassen.com

Read Valerie’s companion piece to this episode at Medium or at the Readers and Writers Book Club

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This podcast is sponsored by Author Masterminds and the Readers and Writers Book Club. 

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Meet your host for Episode 10: Grand Island Murders.

Valerie Winans is a graduate of Northwestern Michigan College, a retired state government manager, and a former campground host in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Valerie is the author of three books: Alaska’s Savage River: Inside Denali National Park and Preserve, Road Trip with Remington Beagle: Michigan to Alaska and Back, and A Hero’s Journey: Life Lessons From A Dog And His Friends. A writer of both fiction and non-fiction, her books are written to inform and entertain readers of all ages. She currently resides with her husband in Traverse City, Michigan. More information can be found at www.valeriewinans.com.

 


Sister Mary Janina



Episode 6: Sister Mary Janina

Isidore is a quiet little farm community. Not at all the place you think of when you hear someone has been buried alive in the basement of a church.

Sources:

https://lostinmichigan.net

Where is Sister Janina? Mardi Lind https://wondersandmarvels.com

Isadore’s Secret: Sin, Murder, and Confession in a Northern Michigan Town by Mardi Link

The 1907 Murder of Sister Janina: Isidore, Michigan https://99wfmk.com

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This podcast is sponsored by Author Masterminds and the Readers and Writers Book Club. 

Check out the Author Masterminds Website

Get to know the authors at The Readers and Writers Book Club

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Meet your host for Episode 6: Sister Mary Janina

Valerie Winans is a graduate of Northwestern Michigan College, a retired state government manager, and a former campground host in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Valerie is the author of three books: Alaska’s Savage River: Inside Denali National Park and Preserve, Road Trip with Remington Beagle: Michigan to Alaska and Back, and A Hero’s Journey: Life Lessons From A Dog And His Friends. A writer of both fiction and non-fiction, her books are written to inform and entertain readers of all ages. She currently resides with her husband in Traverse City, Michigan. More information can be found at www.valeriewinans.com.