Episode 5: The Bounty Hunter

John Wisely, Detroit Free Press
Where Secrets Go To Die podcast
Where Secrets Go To Die podcast

Episode 5: The Bounty Hunter

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.

Jody Newman, of Lake City, Mich., has been working the Derrick Henagan case for years now.
Jody Newman, of Lake City, Mich., has been working the Derrick Henagan case for years now.

Who’s who:Jody Newman, a bail bondswoman who has tracked Derrick Henagan’s case since the beginning. Janet Morris, a woman who helped Jody. Dyanna Maddox, Derrick’s girlfriend at the time he disappeared. Dyanna’s sister Christina Ott. Capt. Clint Michelin, former commander of the Upper Peninsula for the Michigan State Police.

Explore the case: Larry Porterfield AffidavitEscanaba Police ReportK-9 report

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Credits: John Wisely, Darcie Moran, Kathleen Galligan, Gina Kaufman, Garrett Tiedemann, Robin Chan, Tad Davis, Adrienne Roberts, Kathy Kieliszewski, Jim Schaefer, and Anjanette Delgado. Nicole Avery Nichols is editor of the Detroit Free Press.

Our theme music is “Abyss,” an original song by Camilla Cantu and Brian Castillo. Outside audio in this episode is courtesy of Jody Newman.

Check back later for a full transcript of this episode.

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