SPOON RIVER GOTHIC | Narrative of a Double Homicide
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. This is Spoon River Gothic: Narrative of a Double Homicide.Written & Edited by Cory Zimmerman of CZ...
Ch. 24 - "It's not what you know, it's who you know"

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part Two. A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman. On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. This is SPOON RIVER GOTHIC: Na...
Ch.3 Review – Ramblings of Intrigue - Diving in Head First

Mist, Smoke & Fog - a Spoon River Gothic Review by Tati Garabet. Journey along with Tati as she examines each case episode one by one, covering the innuendo, the mystery, and the intrigue, capturing the essence of Donna's story in her enigmatic words. Produced by August Olsen. Edited, directed, and produced by Cory Zimmerman. Written by Tati Garabet. Mastering and engineering by Emastered.Read the Mist, Smoke, Fog blog at CZStudio.works/mist-smoke-fog
Ch. 2 Review - Dark Vaults - Unraveling the Mysteries of the National Bank

On behalf of CZ Studio and Radio Vérité, we would like to present our sister podcast, Mist, Smoke & Fog - a Spoon River Gothic Review by Tati Garabet. Journey along with Tati as she examines each case episode one by one, covering the innuendo, the mystery, and the intrigue, capturing the essence of Donna's story in her enigmatic words. Produced by August Olsen. Edited, directed, and produced by Cory Zimmerman. Written by Tati Garabet. Mastering and engineering by Emastered.
Read the Mist, Smoke, Fog blog at CZStudio.works
Ch. 23 - Muddy Waters

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part Two. A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman. On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. This is SPOON RIVER GOTHIC: Na...
Introducing "Mist, Smoke & Fog"

On behalf of CZ Studio and Radio Vérité, we would like to present our sister podcast, Mist, Smoke & Fog - a Spoon River Gothic Review by Tati Garabet. Journey along with Tati as she examines each case episode one by one, covering the innuendo, the mystery, and the intrigue, capturing the essence of Donna's story in her enigmatic words. Check her out; she is one of a kind. And as always, listener discretion is advised. This is Mist, Smoke & Fog, a review of ch 1, Whispering Tracks - Unraveling the Enigma of a Small Town Tragedy.Produced by August Olsen. Ed...
Ch. 22 - The Pallbearer Part Two

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part Two. A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman. On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. This is SPOON RIVER GO...
Ch. 21 - The Pallbearer Part One

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part Two.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 20 - Wake Me With the Morning Light

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part Two.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 19 - Flesh or Fight

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part Two.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Trailer - Narrative of a Double Homicide

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. This is SPOON RI...
Part 2. Prologue - "I don't see the point!"

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part Two.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 18 - Willing & Able

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 17 - “Why the hell is this doll lying here...?”

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 16 - The Death of Air

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 15 - Close to Home

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 14 - A Quiet Little, Wild Town

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 13 - As the Hands of Time Near Midnight

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 12 - All Spades

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 11 - Trust

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 10 - Reaching Out

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 9 - Prostitutes & Potbelly Pigs

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 8 - Never Forget

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 7 - Larger than Life Skies

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 6 - Guarding the Threshold

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 5 - Pretty White Teeth

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 4 - "God will tell you that you belong to me!"

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 3 - "I saw things that morning no one saw!"

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 2 - Bellow & Moan

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Ch. 1 - That Darkest Hour

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Part 1. Prologue - "You don't give up easily, do ya...?"

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide - Part One.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. Th...
Trailer - Narrative of a Double Homicide

Spoon River Gothic | Narrative of a Double Homicide.
A four-part series hosted by Cory Zimmerman.
On an icy morning in 1993, an old house beside a pair of rusty tracks burst into flames. And when the charred remains of 30-year-old Donna Tompkins and her 3-year-old daughter, Justine, were discovered, their deaths were ruled a homicide, and a manhunt ensued. In association with CZ Studios and Radio Vérité, Lone Bird Media presents a literary podcast. Follow along with me, your host, Cory Zimmerman, as I uncover a myriad of romance, obsession, and terror. This is SPOON RI...