Where Secrets Go To Die

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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 available now only for Detroit Free Press subscribers at freep.com/secrets. Links to available subscriber episodes can also be found in the description of the trailer for this series.

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May 14 2024 2 mins

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 ex

Episode 1: The Body Hunter

May 14 2024 28 mins

Derrick Henagan disappeared in 2008 and his case has gone cold. We bring you along on a body hunt in the woods of Upper Michigan. A cadaver dog leads the search, which includes a longtime forensic lab technician who’s also a wilderness guide. Check out the episode show notes for more on the story and case. Can't wait for the next episodes? Become a Detroit Free Press subscriber t

Episode 2: The Missing Man

May 14 2024 29 mins

Derrick Henagan was an outsider in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula when he disappeared. We explore his hometown in Lower Michigan to learn more about his growing up, his family and his demons. Check out the episode show notes for more on the story and case. Can't wait for the next episodes? Become a Detroit Free Press subscriber to binge the whole podcast.

Episode 3: Bleach and Blood

May 14 2024 39 mins

Derrick Henagan’s relationship with his girlfriend Dyanna Maddox was stormy enough to bring the cops to the house repeatedly. We hear tales of blood, bleach, gunshots and the first state trooper on the scene. 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

Episode 4: Sins of the Father

May 21 2024 43 mins

Michigan State Police Trooper David Moeggenborg’s name has been connected to the Derrick Henagan disappearance for all the wrong reasons. In this episode his daughter, Meghan Moeggenborg, describes a terrifying walk in the woods with her father, what she saw there and the threat she said he made if she spoke about it. Check out the episode show notes to read documents, watch vid

Episode 5: The Bounty Hunter

May 28 2024 41 mins

It was Jody Newman’s job to find Derrick Henagan, who vanished while on bond. Then it became her passion after getting to know Derrick’s mom and realizing he wasn’t running, he was missing. In this episode, she describes her yearslong quest, including recording phone calls with people close to Derrick. Check out the episode show notes to read documents, watch video and see ph