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BEK TV Unmasks the Heartland’s Darkest Secrets in New Show, Midwest Murder: True Crime Stories

Hosted by Dawn Palumbo and Jonah Lantto, Midwest Murder: True Crime Stories delves into the darkest secrets of the Midwest, where heinous crimes shatter the illusion of peace and quiet in seemingly idyllic communities. Dawn Palumbo brings her unique blend of wit, humor, and compassion to the show, advocating for victims and mental health awareness. Jonah Lantto infuses each episode with authenticity and impact. His dedication to the art of storytelling makes the program one of the most captivating crime shows available.

“’BEK TV is offering us a platform to deliver awareness and education about the criminal cases that many people have never heard of before,” says Dawn. “We want to be sure that these cases and the victims involved are not lost on the back pages of newspapers.”

Jonah goes on to say, “Although the Midwest is a safe and wonderful place to live, evil has no boundaries and lurks everywhere, oftentimes in plain sight. Unfortunately, what our stories illustrate time and again is what people are capable of, and that tragedy isn’t absent in the Midwest.”

The first episode of Midwest Murder: True Crime Stories takes viewers back to the winter of 1987 when a long-haul truck driver was brutally slain at a grain elevator in Minot, ND. His killer managed to hide in plain sight for months, nearly escaping justice. In the second episode, scheduled for January 28, Dawn and Jonah tell the chilling story of 15-year-old Michael Neugebauer, who arrives to see his girlfriend at Century High School in Bismarck with a stash of cash, leading to a series of events that nobody could have predicted.

Don't miss the gripping premiere of Midwest Murder: True Crime Stories on Sunday, January 21st, at 9 PM CT, exclusively on BEK TV. Watch it live on BEK TV, online at BEK News, or on the free streaming app, BEK TV+. Or watch it later in the archives at BEK TV - Midwest Murder.

To learn where BEK TV is available in your area, check out the BEK TV Channel Finder.

BEK TV is the only North Dakota-owned broadcasting company remaining in the state and produces more local content than any other television station. It broadcasts statewide on television and across the world via internet. BEK TV consists of content from both BEK Sports and BEK News.

BEK TV is the largest television broadcaster of high school and collegiate athletics in the region, broadcasting nearly 400 live events each year. The network also is the state’s top producer of original news and opinion programming. BEK TV is the 2021, 2022, and 2023 winner of the Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best contest, selected by the public for “Best10 23Television Station”.

The concept behind BEK’s news programming is to provide a media service platform that is unscripted and uncensored. BEK TV hosts are untrained broadcasters who share their perspectives and views on topics and issues that North Dakotans are talking about. The BEK network never controls the messaging. For more information, log onto bek.tv and bek.news.

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