Michigan Murders & Music
Join us on "Michigan Murders and Music" for a true crime road trip with a twist.
Picture this: you're cruising across Michigan with two of your wildest, most entertaining friends. At every stop, they've got a local true crime story to tell you.
Our mission is to explore these dark tales while staying laser-focused on the perpetrator, honoring the victims and their families by not sensationalizing their pain. On our special UNSOLVED episodes, we will occasionally focus more on the victim to help generate new leads and find answers.
And because no road trip is complete without a great playlist, every episode ends with a hand-picked song by a legendary Michigan band.
We guarantee a dark story and leave you with a happy ending—all in one trip.
Michigan Murders & Music
Chantrienes Barker along with Corey Davis, Ichard Oden & Jason Henderson featuring Birdie Country
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This episode unpacks the tangled and deeply unsettling case involving Chantrienes Barker, along with Corey Davis, Richard Oden, and Jason Henderson — a group whose actions led to a brutal and senseless crime that shook their Michigan community. The hosts guide listeners through the events leading up to the attack, the chaotic aftermath, and the investigation that slowly revealed how each person became entangled in the violence.
With their signature blend of dark humor, empathy, and Michigan‑rooted storytelling, the hosts break down the roles each individual played, the motives that surfaced, and the disturbing group dynamic that fueled the crime. The episode remains grounded and respectful, focusing on the facts and the human impact rather than sensationalizing the suffering involved. It’s a story of bad decisions, dangerous alliances, and the ripple effects of violence that spread far beyond the crime scene.
After the true‑crime deep dive, the show shifts into its musical spotlight, featuring Birdie Country. Their warm, roots‑inspired sound brings a welcome emotional release after such a heavy case, closing the episode on the show’s trademark “good note” and celebrating Michigan’s vibrant music scene.
Birdie Country
Bandcamp: https://birdiecountry.bandcamp.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@birdiecountry4581
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BirdieCountry
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/artist/OLw5tJ5jwM3n2hsvPehGw
Email
http://birdiecountry@gmail.com
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