Malice in the Mitten

What happens when a bank vault sits unopened for over 100 years? In this episode of Round Robin, we explore the mystery of lost Habsburg jewels, forgotten fortunes, and unclaimed wealth tied to the collapse of empires after World War I. From royal treasures and hidden bank accounts to modern-day discoveries, we dive into the question—who really owns history? Join us for a fun, thought-provoking discussion filled with real-world mysteries, ethical dilemmas, and a little bit of chaos.
#RoundRobinPodcast #HiddenFortune #LostTreasure #Habsburg #HistoryMystery
Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mulligan, and of course my husband Todd Preston
Music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston
Original artwork by Todd Preston

Deep in the forests of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, there are places where hunters refuse to go… and stories that refuse to die. In this chilling episode, we explore the legend of the Mothdigo—a terrifying cryptid said to stalk from above, watching, judging, and punishing those who take too much from the wild.
Blending elements of the Wendigo and Mothman, the Mothdigo is more than folklore—it’s a warning whispered through generations. From vanished hunters to eerie logging camp disappearances, the stories all point to one truth: something is waiting in the trees.
Is it myth… or something far older?
Featuring an original cryptid concept from Jezebel Michelle Creations, brought to life through dark storytelling, Michigan folklore, and cinematic narration.
If you love cryptids, urban legends, Michigan mysteries, and stories that linger long after the episode ends… this one is for you.
#FBombFriday #MaliceInTheMitten #StorytellingPodcast #Mothdigo 
Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Todd Preston
Original music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston
Original artwork by Todd Preston
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Henry Lee Lucas was once labeled the most prolific serial killer in American history—confessing to over 600 murders across the United States. But as investigators began to verify his claims, the story unraveled into one of the most disturbing failures in modern criminal justice.
In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, we take a deep dive into the life of Henry Lee Lucas—from a childhood marked by abuse and neglect to the creation of a myth that helped close hundreds of unsolved cases.
We examine his relationship with Ottis Toole, the role of the Texas Rangers, and how confessions became a tool that blurred the line between truth and fiction.
At the center of it all is Debra Louise Jackson—once known only as “Orange Socks”—a victim whose story reminds us that behind every confession is a real person who deserves the truth.
This is not just a story about a killer.It’s a story about what happens when the system chooses answers over accuracy.
#TrueCrimePodcast #MaliceInTheMitten #HenryLeeLucas #ConfessionKiller #TrueCrimeStories
Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan
Researched and written by Tracy Preston
Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston
Original artwork by Todd Preston
Sources:
Cox, Clifford L., et al. The Confession Killer: The True Story of Henry Lee Lucas. Texas Monthly Press.
Texas Department of Public Safety. Reports on Henry Lee Lucas investigations.
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). “Debra Louise Jackson Identification Report.”
The Innocence Project. False Confession Case Studies.
Texas Monthly. Investigative reporting on the Lucas confessions.

What happens when innovation moves faster than safety?
In this episode of Round Robin, we explore pioneering failures—the moments where ambition, risk, and breakthrough ideas collided with devastating consequences.
From the tragic story of Titan submersible and the ambitions of OceanGate, to historical disasters like the Hindenburg disaster, we ask the hard question:
Where is the line between innovation and irresponsibility?
We also highlight the legacy of Valentina Tereshkova—a pioneer who faced the same risks, but changed history in the process#OceanGate
#TitanSubmersible #Hindenburg #EngineeringFailures #RiskVsReward
Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mulligan, and Todd Preston
Original music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston
Original artwork by Todd Preston
 

What if the monster in the closet isn’t a monster at all… but something searching?
In this chilling final installment of our Cryptid Submission Series, we bring to life The Gribble—an ancient, subterranean species driven by instinct, memory, and an obsession with gold. From Aboriginal warnings in the Australian Outback to terrifying encounters in Michigan homes, a pattern begins to emerge.
Closets. Children. Missing objects. Gold dust.
Is it hunting… or trying to reclaim something lost?
Because if the stories are true… it may not want you.It may want what you’re hiding.
#FbombFriday #TheGribble #Cryptid #Folklore #MonsterInTheCloset 
Special thank you Jenna Catallo for dreaming up and submitting this cryptid for our contest!  
Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Todd Preston.
Original artwork and lore created by Todd Preston
Original music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston

A respected Detroit neurosurgeon. A private life. A trusted connection that turned deadly.
In April 2023, Dr. Devon Hoover was found murdered inside his historic Boston-Edison home—shot and hidden within the very walls he built his life around. What began as a missing person case quickly unraveled into a complex investigation involving digital evidence, financial activity, and a relationship that raised more questions than answers.
In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, we take a deep, respectful dive into the life of Dr. Hoover, the timeline of his disappearance, and the investigation that led to Desmond Burks—a man he knew.
This is not a story of randomness.
This is a story about access, trust, and the devastating consequences when both are exploited.
#TrueCrimePodcast #MaliceInTheMitten #DevonHoover #DetroitCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity 
Produced and Hosted by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine Mulligan.
Researched and written by Tracy Preston
Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston
Original artwork by Todd Preston
Sources:
Detroit Free Press. Coverage of Dr. Devon Hoover homicide investigation and arrest.
WDIV ClickOnDetroit. Case updates and sentencing reporting.
People Magazine. Investigative summary of relationship and arrest details.
Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. Official sentencing release (2026).
Fox 2 Detroit. Coverage of financial activity and investigation.
 

Main character energy explained, are you living your life or just reacting, psychology of identity and self perception, The Truman Show meaning and breakdown, Amelia Earhart story and legacy, The Hunting Wives Netflix summary cast episodes, how to take control of your life, thought provoking podcast discussion, Round Robin podcast episode.
Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mulligan, Angela Hoefler and my husband Todd Preston
Music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston
Original artwork by Todd Preston

A chilling Michigan legend rooted in real tragedy. In 1922, the Dudgeon family became the center of a brutal and controversial case involving poison, staged death, and forced confessions. But the story didn’t end in the courtroom.
Over time, rumor turned to legend—and Alice Dudgeon became something more than human in the eyes of the community. Locals still whisper about Dudgeon Swamp near White Cloud, where strange sightings, eerie silence, and a watching presence have kept the story alive for over a century.
Was she truly a witch… or the victim of fear, rumor, and injustice?
This is F-Bomb Friday—where folklore, fiction, and fear collide in the shadows of Michigan.
#FBombFriday #MichiganLegends #TrueCrimeMeetsFolklore #DudgeonSwamp #UrbanLegend
Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Todd Preston
Researched and Written by Todd Preston
Original music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston
Original artwork by Todd Preston
Sources:
https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2010/08/looking_back_meda_hodell_freed.html
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-true-crime-historian-29291150/episode/the-white-cloud-rolling-pin-murder-143038959/
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1387693/9533557/transcript
https://thepostcalvin.com/to-find-the-place-where-spirits-romp-head-to-white-clouds-dungeon-swamp/
 

Janet Chandler was 22 years old. A student, a musician, and a young woman searching for her place in the world.
In 1979, her life was taken in Holland, Michigan—and for nearly 30 years, no one was held accountable.
This episode of Malice in the Mitten examines Janet’s life, the environment surrounding the Blue Mill Inn, and the group dynamics that led to one of Michigan’s most disturbing cold cases.
When a college documentary reopened the investigation decades later, the silence finally began to break.
This is Janet’s story—told with care, clarity, and respect.
Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine Mulligan.
Story researched and written by Tracy Preston
Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston
Original artwork by Todd Preston
#JanetChandler #TrueCrimePodcast #MichiganTrueCrime #ColdCaseSolved #JusticeForJanet
Sources:
28 Years Later, Justice for Slain Student.” CBS News, 13 Mar. 2007.
McVicar, Brian. “Janet Chandler Murder Case Revisited.” MLive.
“Cold Case: Janet Chandler.” The Legal News.
Who Killed Janet Chandler? Directed by David Schock, Hope College, 2004.
“Documentary Examines Murder of Student.” Hope College News Archive, 2004.
“Student Documentary Reopens Murder Investigation.” Hope College News, 2004.

In this episode of Round Robin, Tracy Preston and the crew dive into the strange world of nightmares — where sleep science, medieval folklore, psychology, and the supernatural all collide. From the eerie origin of the word “nightmare” to old beliefs about demons sitting on sleeping chests, recurring dreams, teeth falling out, shadow people, sleep paralysis, and the shared nightmare experiences humans have reported across cultures, this mosaic episode explores why the mind terrifies itself after dark. Plus, the Woman of the Week honors Mary Shelley, the brilliant author of Frankenstein, whose own waking nightmare helped shape horror and science fiction forever.
#RoundRobinPodcast #Nightmares #SleepParalysis #MaryShelley #MaliceInTheMitten
Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston, featuring Christine Mulligan, Nina Mulligan and Todd Preston
Original music created exclusively for Round Robin by Tracy Preston
Original artwork by Todd Preston