Shadows of the MidWest

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "Someone's Daughter"

20 years had passed since the discovery of the young woman's body and she still had no name. Deb Anderson, a long time resident of Blue Earth, joined friends for drinks after a long work week. She had no idea a story relayed to her that evening would involve the next 14 years, changing her life and the lives of a Texas family. Deb Anderson tells her whole story in her search to identify Jane Doe.

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "From the Inside"

This episode takes you inside the Texas correctional system to hear from Robert Nelson after 30+ years behind bars. New information is revealed. Are you ready for it?

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "Solved or Resolved"

Robert Nelson's account of murder went from a cloudy recollection to a graphic confession in first 18 months in custody. Did he tell the truth? Does it even make sense? Did a murder serve his time or is the real killer or killers still out there. On this episode we go back and examine Nelson's final statement to police.

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "A Sort of Homecoming"

Robert Nelson returns to Minnesota to face charges. Included in the this episode Nelson's final interview with Faribault County law enforcement.

Secrets of County Ditch #5 "What About Bob?"

There were always stories of a baby left at the door of a church. In Texas the church leaves a killer at the door of the sheriff.