Whispers From the Prairie

Pilot: Charles Starkweather, a Nebraska Born Killer

Sam Mueggenberg, Sierra Decker — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:18:02 -0500

Join us as we give an analysis and commentary on the most infamous serial killer who roamed the Nebraska prairie in the 1950s. Charles Raymond Starkweather has a unique backstory that other serial killers might even shudder at, tune in to find out more.

Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/charles-starkweather
http://plainshumanities.unl.edu/encyclopedia/doc/egp.law.046

Nebraskan Nightmare: Unraveling John Joubert's Cannibalistic Legacy

Sam Mueggenberg, Sierra Decker — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:02:51 -0500

Join us as we give a detailed analysis and commentary on the second most infamous serial killer who roamed the Nebraska prairie in the 1970-80s. John Joseph Joubert IV has a compelling story that may not be what meets the eye.
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-joubert
https://www.savvyforensic.com/2024/01/case-study-john-joubert-case.html
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/boys-murdered-in-1983-to-be-memorialized-by-new-crime-victims-monument-in-sarpy-county/

Audio clips used by:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjuxkNmijIY

Music licensed by:
https://uppbeat.io/

Season Finale: Temple Theatre and Ghost Stories

Sam Mueggenberg, Sierra Decker — Fri, 17 May 2024 13:06:54 -0500

For this special marathon episode to close out the season-- my co-host, Sierra Decker, and I uncover some of the deepest secrets behind Temple Theatre, a 100-year-old building that has a chilling history connected to it. We also discuss a few of our paranormal experiences as well as ones that we were told by other sources. This was aired on May 16th, 2024, on the KRNU radio station.

To learn more:
https://www.nebraskahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/university-nebraska--temple-theatre.html
https://journalstar.com/temple-theatre/image_ccf65acb-1001-53f9-a048-32fd6689b298.html
https://books.google.com/books?id=EzopDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ViewAPI&hl=en#v=onepage&q&f=false
https://hauntedhouses.com/nebraska/temple-theatre/
http://www.nebraskaghosts.org/Investigations/Lincoln/Temple/index.php

Uncovered Secrets behind the Documentary: Lover, Stalker, Killer

Sam Mueggenberg — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:00:49 -0600

Join us as we share the story and analysis of one of the most intricate murder plans in recent Nebraskan history. The shocking story between Dave Kroupa, Shanna Elizabeth Golyar and Cari Lea Farver will have every true-crime listener on the edge of their seat in anticipation.

Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/charles-starkweather
http://plainshumanities.unl.edu/encyclopedia/doc/egp.law.046
abcnews.go.com/US/horrific-stalking-case-jealous-lovers-cover-murder/story?id=74431142

UNCOVERED: 50 Years, Case Never Solved

Sam Mueggenberg — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:28:32 -0500

Join us as we share the story and analysis of Nebraska's most researched and unsolved disappearance. The shocking story of Patricia Carol Webb will have every true-crime listener on the edge of their seat in anticipation.

Sources:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127501260/patricia_carol-webb
https://journalstar.com/special-section/epilogue/epilogue-38-years-later-patricia-webb-death-still-a-mystery/article_bc73b436-d9a6-52f5-9454-a4717d1096e2.html
https://unsolvedobsession.home.blog/2019/08/22/patricia-carol-webb/
https://kxrb.com/this-is-one-of-nebraskas-greatest-murder-mysteries/
https://journalstar.com/getting-away-with-murder-nebraska-cold-cases/collection_4697b466-486a-11ee-8cc3-cf538c78b4fe.html
https://law.justia.com/cases/nebraska/supreme-court/1977/40967-1.html

For all you listeners who have experienced any paranormal events or know of any cold cases in the Nebraska area, please feel free to share them with me.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduQ8gku4SP7qIzogE61K7YmCZ6WbG7jQ2WTFp4pmorvgXMag/viewform?usp=sharing