The Henagan investigation takes strange new turns, including the discovery of a hidden ax. In Part B of this episode, we also hear Dyanna Maddox in jailhouse interviews with an aggressive investigator.

Check out the episode show notes to read documents, watch video and see photos related to the case.

Can't wait for the next episodes? Become a Detroit Free Press subscriber to binge the whole podcast.

The Henagan investigation takes strange new turns, including the discovery of a hidden ax. In Part B of this episode, we also hear Dyanna Maddox in jailhouse interviews with an aggressive investigator.
Check out the <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/special/podcasts/where-secrets-go-to-die/2024/04/30/where-secrets-go-to-die-podcast-episode-7-the-ax-in-the-wall/72757460007/">episode show notes</a> to read documents, watch video and see photos related to the case.
Can't wait for the next episodes? Become a Detroit Free Press subscriber to binge <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/special/podcasts/where-secrets-go-to-die/2024/04/02/where-secrets-go-to-die-podcast-audio-episodes-playlist/73118983007/">the whole podcast.</a>

A downstate man moves to Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula, then vanishes. Suspicions spread from the neighbor he was staying with, to the girlfriend he fought with, to the cops who were supposed to find him.  

From the Detroit Free Press, “Where Secrets Go to Die: The Disappearance of Derrick Henagan” is an eight-episode serial podcast. Award-winning journalist John Wisely examines a murder case in a natural paradise and uncovers drugs, sex and other local secrets.

All eight episodes are now available wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Want to dive deeper? Check out freep.com/secrets for photos, videos, documents and more tied to the case. 

Links to specific episode content can also be found in the description of the trailer for this series.

A downstate man moves to Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula, then vanishes. Suspicions spread from the neighbor he was staying with, to the girlfriend he fought with, to the cops who were supposed to find him.  
From the Detroit Free Press, “Where Secrets Go to Die: The Disappearance of Derrick Henagan” is an eight-episode serial podcast. Award-winning journalist John Wisely examines a murder case in a natural paradise and uncovers drugs, sex and other local secrets.
All eight episodes are now available wherever you listen to podcasts. Want to dive deeper? Check out <a href="http://freep.com/secrets" aria-label="Link freep.com/secrets">freep.com/secrets</a> for photos, videos, documents and more tied to the case. Links to specific episode content can also be found in the description of the trailer for this series.

Where Secrets Go To Die

Episode 7B: The Ax in the Wall

On Sept. 3, you’ll be able to binge the entire season of USA TODAY's new show "Untested" – for free. As the story unfolds, you’ll get an insider’s view of how Marshawn Curtis sweet-talks cops in multiple states, avoiding arrest and terrorizing more women.

Ten years later, a new detective picks up the trail. But will her efforts be enough to put him behind bars? To find out, subscribe to Untested from USA TODAY. 

On Sept. 3, you&rsquo;ll be able to binge the entire season of USA TODAY's new show "Untested" &ndash; for free. As the story unfolds, you&rsquo;ll get an insider&rsquo;s view of how Marshawn Curtis sweet-talks cops in multiple states, avoiding arrest and terrorizing more women.
Ten years later, a new detective picks up the trail. But will her efforts be enough to put him behind bars? To find out, subscribe to <a href="https://art19.com/shows/untested">Untested from USA TODAY</a>.&nbsp;

Coming Sept. 3: Binge Untested for free!

A detective’s dogged pursuit of justice links two rape accusations 800 miles apart, and puts her on the path to catch a sexual predator. She’ll bring listeners along on her quest in the new exclusive true crime podcast series from WITNESS and USA TODAY, Untested. Here’s the first episode.

Subscribe for $4.99 to binge the entire season ad-free now. 

A detective&rsquo;s dogged pursuit of justice links two rape accusations 800 miles apart, and puts her on the path to catch a sexual predator. She&rsquo;ll bring listeners along on her quest in the new exclusive true crime podcast series from WITNESS and USA TODAY, Untested. Here&rsquo;s the first episode.
Subscribe for $4.99 to&nbsp;<a href="http://usatoday.supportingcast.fm/">binge the entire season</a>&nbsp;ad-free now.&nbsp;

Introducing Untested

He terrorized women. He slipped through the cracks. But one detective refused to give up. Untested, an exclusive true crime podcast series from WITNESS and USA TODAY, brings listeners along on this detective’s quest to bring a serial sex offender to justice. Coming in April.

He terrorized women. He slipped through the cracks. But one detective refused to give up. Untested, an exclusive true crime podcast series from WITNESS and USA TODAY, brings listeners along on this detective&rsquo;s quest to bring a serial sex offender to justice. <a href="https://art19.com/shows/untested">Coming in April</a>.

Episode 7B: The Ax in the Wall

In 1 playlist(s)

Where Secrets Go To Die

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips