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This week, in Winchester, Indiana, a man is found brutally attacked, with several bags on his head, and some strange clues scattered around the house & his prize show car stolen. Detectives don't have much to go on, until an enormous clue drops into their lap, leading to a friend of the dead man, who has a scary history of fires & kidnapping. But he won't be easy to find, because he goes on the run, seemingly disappearing into thin air. This leads to even more crimes, and a very scary man on the loose!! Along the way, we find out that Indiana apparently loves Hawaiian music, that you should…

Small Town Murder

by James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · English · Comedy

Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!

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