Murder In America
MURDER IN AMERICA is a true crime podcast that takes a state-by-state look at the most infamous homicides across the United States of America. Co-hosted by Courtney Shannon & Colin Browen (of "The Paranormal Files"), the two delve deep into the darkest tales of murder from each and every state, featuring a from a different state every week. Their passion for true crime, along with Colin's career in investigating paranormal activity gives the two a fresh outlook on these crimes, and allows them to gain the deepest perspectives possible when analyzing the grisly details of these horrific acts. Welcome, to Murder...
Episodes
EP. 211 - UTAH: The Susan Powell Story (Pt. 1)
In today’s episode, we explore the story of the disappearance of Susan Powell, the murder of her two children, and the fight to find justice in an incredibly dark place. - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://…
EP. 210 - ARKANSAS: She Forgave Her Mother's Killer... Then He Killed Her Too
In today's episode, we examine the bizarre story of the Snowden family murders, which took place over a few decades in a small community in the state of Arkansas. In 1996, a double homicide occurred inside of a historic property in the smal…
EP. 209 - MARYLAND: The Torture Murder of 22-Year-Old Stephanie Roper
In today's bonus episode of the show, we examine an incredibly brutal, and strikingly random act of violence that unfolded in a small community in the heart of Maryland. Stephanie Roper was only 22 years old on the fateful April night when …
EP. 208 - TEXAS: The Killing Of 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham
In February of 2024, a young girl disappeared in the deep, dark heart of Livingston, Texas. And when the full story was eventually investigated and revealed, the story took a darker turn than the people involved could possibly imagine. In t…
EP. 207: CALIFORNIA - The Incest Family Murder Cult
In today's disturbing episode, we examine the story of mass murderer and child rapist Marcus Wesson, who led a campaign of terror and abuse against his own family members for decades, while at the same time preaching that he was a "vampire …
206: ALABAMA - The RACIST Serial Killer: Joseph Paul Franklin
In the late 1970's, a series of bizarre, racist murders rocked the United States. And for years, no one had any idea who was carrying them out. Was it the Ku Klux Klan? White supremacists? Or something darker. However, when the truth began …
205: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 3)
In 2012, a violent crime rocked the community of Aurora, Colorado. A heavily armed mass killer had attacked a midnight showing of the newly released film, “The Dark Knight Rises”, and had slaughtered 12 people and injured 70 more in cold bl…
EP. 204: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 2)
In 2012, a vicious and brutal shooting rocked the community of Aurora, Colorado, when violence erupted in a midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Rises”. Join us today as we break down the tragedy minute by minute, explore the tragic event…
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)
In 2012, a violent crime rocked the community of Aurora, Colorado. A heavily armed mass killer had attacked a midnight showing of the newly released film, “The Dark Knight Rises”, and had slaughtered 12 people and injured 70 more in cold bl…
201: NEVADA - The "Ghost Adventures" Murders (feat. Nick Groff)
In today's episode, we examine a disturbing string of murder attached to the infamous television program "Ghost Adventures", and speak with one of the original cast members and co-founders of the show, Nick Groff, about his direct ties to t…
EP. 202: NEW MEXICO - MURDERED ON HER 10TH BIRTHDAY: The Story of Victoria Martens
In today’s episode, we explore an absolutely heinous crime committed by a mother, her boyfriend and his cousin in 2016, and hopefully raise awareness so that they can finally find the missing perpetrator. - Listen to our new show, "THE CONS…
EP. 200: SERIAL KILLER Larry Hall
In our special 200th episode, we deep dive into the story of a serial killer that a lot of people have never heard about, a man named Larry Hall. Larry was an avid fan of the Civil War, frequently travelled across the country to take part i…
EP. 199: IDAHO - The Man Who Killed His Neighbor's Family: The Majorjon Kaylor Murders
In June of 2023, a brutal quadruple homicide rocked a town in Idaho that sent shockwaves rippling across the nation. On that day, a man named Majorjon Kaylor entered a duplex home in his community, and brutally executed the members of a fam…
EP. 198: ARIZONA - The Murder of Emily Pike
In today's episode, we examine the case of Emily Pike, whose story is still unfolding as we record this episode, and examine the brutal killing of another young indigenous girl, Ashlynn Mike, who was raped and murdered in 2016. This is an i…
EP. 197: COLORADO - The Mass Shooter Who Fled To Mexico
In today's episode, we examine a disturbing crime that rocked the community of Aurora, Colorado in 2022. On the fateful day of the killings, three members of a local family, and another man were executed in cold blood inside of their home. …
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland
In 1999, firefighters were called to a small trailer home in Welch, Oklahoma, to extinguish a roaring fire. But when the smoke cleared, and bodies began to pile up, this mystery only grew deeper and deeper. This story involves missing girls…
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff
In today's episode of the show, we explore the disturbing story of Kenneth McDuff, a murderer who was let out of prison, from death row, who went on to become one of the state's most disturbed serial killers. This story is shocking, unbelie…
EP. 194: TEXAS - The BROOMSTICK MURDERS: Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff’s Dark Beginning
In 1966, a brutal, disturbing crime rocked the state of Texas and sent shockwaves through the nation. Three local teenagers had been slaughtered in a small Texan town, in an unfathomably brutal manner. But what would end up happening AFTER …
EP. 193: WASHINGTON D.C. - She Gave Her Child To A Pedophile: The Disappearance of Relisha Rudd
In 2014, a young girl named Relisha Rudd disappeared from a homeless shelter in the Washington D.C. area, and the story of what happened afterwards will shock you to your very core. You’re listening to MURDER IN AMERICA.-Listen to our new s…
EP. 192: TENNESSEE - The Confession: A Massive Update In The April Holt Case
In today’s episode, we speak with Jamie and Jeremiah, victim April Holt’s parents, about some recent major developments in the case and what justice looks like to them. In addition, we reveal for the very first time the shocking confession …
EP. 191: GEORGIA - The Child In The Trash Bag: The Disturbing Murder of Amari Hall
In 2021, the body of a young 8-year-old girl named Amari Hall was found wrapped up in a trash bag in a wooded area in Gwinnett County, Georgia. But as investigators pieced together what had happened to her, at the hands of her mothers, an i…
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis
In today’s episode, we examine the story of Johnny Lewis, an actor that, before his death, was known for his roles in the TV show “Sons of Anarchy” and films like “Alien Vs Predator: Requiem”. Johnny had a bright future ahead of him, but su…
EP. 189: TEXAS - The Murder of Vanessa Guillén: A Complete Failure At Ft. Hood
In 2020, a woman by the name of Vanessa Guillén went missing on the Ft. Hood military base in Killeen, TX. But as the story unfolded, people began to grow angry at just how many times military officials failed to solve the crime.-Listen to …
Title: EP. 188: TEXAS - The Ft. Hood Mass Shooting: A Terrorist Attack From The Inside (Pt. 2)
In today's episode, we take a look at a shooting that shocked Americans to their core, a massacre that took place on a United States Army base. The stories of terror that emerged from that day are heartbreaking, and the ripple effect that t…
EP. 187: TEXAS - The Ft. Hood Mass Shooting: A Terrorist Attack From The Inside (Pt. 1)
In today's episode, we examine a disturbing massacre that erupted on the Fort Hood military base outside of Killeen, Texas, during which 13 people were killed and more than 30 people were injured. The story of this mass shooting is dark, an…
EP. 186: TEXAS - The SENIOR LIVING SERIAL KILLER: 22 Senior Citizens MURDERED In 2 Years
In today's episode, we examine the disturbing story of a man who was able to murder 22 elderly members of society in just a two year period in the early 2020's. This story is SHOCKING, disturbing, and highlights some deep flaws in the senio…
EP. 185: TEXAS - Andrea Yates: The Mother Who Drowned Her 5 Children In A Bathtub (PT. 2)
In today's episode, we examine the disturbing crimes of Andrea Yates, one of the most infamous mothers in American history. In 2001, a brutal crime rocked a suburb of Houston, Texas. A mother had snapped and drowned 5 of her children in the…
EP. 184: TEXAS - Andrea Yates: The Mother Who Drowned Her 5 Children In A Bathtub (PT. 1)
In today's episode, we examine the disturbing crimes of Andrea Yates, one of the most infamous mothers in American history. In 2001, a brutal crime rocked a suburb of Houston, Texas. A mother had snapped and drowned 5 of her children in the…
EP. 183: OHIO - The 11-Year-Old Who Helped Solve His Mom's Murder
On December 31st, 1989, a mother from a suburban neighborhood in Ohio disappeared into thin air. But when the dark secrets began to come to light, the picture grew darker and darker with every new revelation. And in today's special episode,…
Murder in America Presents: Creepy Places
Welcome to Creepy Places by Jon Grilz, the podcast that uncovers true crimes that inspire stories of supernatural sightings, hauntings, and lurking evil. In today's episode, we dive into the chilling tale of "The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Ru…
EP. 182 : TEXAS - The 1991 Luby's Massacre: The Shooting (Pt. 2)
In 1991, a horrific massacre rocked the state of Texas that left 23 people dead, 27 people wounded and so many more lives changed forever. But this massacre was truly like no other, and the warning signs had been present for years. Join us …
EP. 181 : TEXAS - The 1991 Luby's Massacre: The Perpetrator, George Jo Hennard (Pt. 1)
In 1991, a horrific massacre rocked the state of Texas that left 23 people dead, 27 people wounded and so many more lives changed forever. But this massacre was truly like no other, and the warning signs had been present for years. Join us …
EP. 180 : PENNSYLVANIA - The "Dear Zachary" Case
In the early 2000's, a bizarre & seemingly random murder in Pennsylvania set off a string of consequences and flawed legal actions that led to even more tragedy, heartbreak and death, and the story would eventually be covered in the incredi…
EP. 179 : TENNESSEE - JUSTICE For APRIL HOLT (Pt. 3)
In today's episode, we speak with the family of April Holt, including her mother and two children, and conclude our three-part series exposing a series of police failures in Tennessee.-SIGN THE PETITION!: https://www.change.org/p/justice-fo…
EP. 178 : TENNESSEE - (Pt. 2) The MURDER Of APRIL HOLT: Our Most IMPORTANT Episode To DATE
In this episode, we investigate the mysterious death of April Holt, which the police, for over a year, claimed was a suicide... which turned out to be, a murder. In this episode we go in-depth like we never have before, investigating a crim…
EP. 177 : TENNESSEE - The MURDER Of APRIL HOLT: Our Most IMPORTANT Episode To DATE (PT. 1)
In today's episode, Courtney and Colin travel to Tennessee to investigate an active murder case alongside the victim's mother and family, who have been fighting for justice for over a year now. This is the most important, most unjust story …
EP. 176 : NEW HAMPSHIRE - The STALKING Murder Of AMY BOYER
20 year old Amy Boyer had no idea that she was being stalked... and she definitely had no idea that she had been being stalked for 8 years. And sadly, this disturbing story climaxes in a murder that shocked America. You're listening to MURD…
EP. 175 : CALIFORNIA - The MURDER Of A CHILD STAR: The Tragic Tale of Judith Barsi
In today's story, we examine the disturbing death of a child star that not only rocked Hollywood, but also rocked all of America to it's very core. This is a sad, disturbing and infuriating tale of abuse, neglect and malfeasance by the auth…
EP. 174 : ILLINOIS - The Tunstall Family Murders
In 2006, a brutal crime unfolded in the state of Illinois, a crime surrounded by the most disturbing, and shocking of circumstances. Listener discretion is heavily advised for this episode.-Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!:-S…
EP. 173 : MISSOURI - The KANSAS City Butcher: The Most Disturbing Serial Killer Story In American History (PT. 2)
In today's episode, we finish out the disturbing story of Bob Berdella, "the Kansas City Butcher", who was responsible for the torture and murder of multiple men in the Kansas City area in the 1980's/1990's. This story is incredibly graphic…