At the heart of their dual history and shared rivalry, this pair of midwestern cities hides a darker common ground, and the stories that live there are more than a little frightening.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Andrew Kelleher and research by Cassandra de Alba.

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