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Dec 2024
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The Gitchie Manitou Murders

Emash Digital / Wondery
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On November 17th, 1973, five teens went to the Gitchie Manitou State Preserve on the Iowa-South Dakota border to hang out and play guitar. Three brothers found them sitting by the fire and began shooting. Only one of the teens survived the night.  Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss what has become known as the Gitchie Manitou murders. The only survivor was ... Show More
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