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 t
No one thought a 13-year-old boy was capable of such evil. But when 5-year-old Tara Sue Huffman was discovered bludgeoned to death, all the evidence pointed to neighbor, middle-schooler Timothy Buss, being her killer. After just 12 years of incarcera
Elizabeth Peña and Jennifer Ertman were just two teens enjoying a walk home on a hot summer night on June 24th, 1993. When they took a shortcut home, they stumbled upon the aftermath of the unthinkable: A violent gang initiation. What happened to the
Part 2 of this series brings us to the unmasking of the Baseline Killer, a man who terrorized Phoenix for over a year. His name was Mark Goudeau. A father. A husband. A hardworking member of the community. But beneath it all, he was the monster stalk
They were known as the Summers of Terror. From 2005 to 2006, Phoenix, Arizona, lived in a state of permanent dread. People and pets were being shot in the streets at random. Women and children were pulled into dark alleys and assaulted. In part 1 of
There were signs that things were not right at home for 12-year-old Lori Paige. Not just tiny ones: blazing red flags that followed her all her life. She came to school without shoes. She was hit with a belt in front of her classmates. She cried to f
On April 29th, 1998, Houston Police dragged Charles Victor Thompson out of his ex-girlfriend’s apartment, where he had started a fight with her new boyfriend. Charles was a jealous man, a drunk man, but the police didn’t think he was a killer. At lea
Two offices. Thirteen people bleeding out on their workplace floor. And humid air full of the smell of iron, smoke, and gunfire. That’s exactly what Mark Orrin Barton wanted on the afternoon of July 29th, 1999 – and it’s just what he got. In part two
In the 1990s, Mark Orrin Barton was aiming for the stars. He was a day trader, working in a prestigious office in Atlanta. He had a wife, kids, and a seemingly successful life. Then, in 1999, he shot it all to hell. Quite literally. You may have neve
When Linda Wallace stepped into her home, she was horrified. Her drawers were ransacked. Furniture destroyed. Anything of value, stolen. But she didn’t care about that. All she wanted was to find what mattered: Her 9-year-old daughter, Autumn. When s
In 2008, Gregory Green promised the parole board that he was a changed man. When he had murdered his first wife in 1991, he was a monster. Now, he was different. He was ready for another chance. Believing him, the parole board granted him his freedom
Marvin Morales took an oath to serve and protect. The Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy was a shining example of his department… until he wasn’t. A drug scandal. A hidden addiction. PTSD. A series of horrible decisions culminating in the end of his career,
Christopher Porco was in trouble. At 21, he was drowning in debt, caught in a web of lies, and flunking out of his college fraternity. His loving parents, Peter and Joan, offered to help him figure things out. But instead, Chris did the unthinkable.
In 1999, Logan Marr was kidnapped, and the state of Maine thought it was for the best. In their eyes, the toddler’s mother was too poor, too uneducated, too redneck to raise her baby girl. So, they gave her to someone who could. And then someone else
Mother of three Joleen Cummings would never miss a Mother’s Day with her children. When she vanished without a trace on May 12th, 2018, police instantly believed they knew what had happened: Her estranged husband had killed her. It was a tragic tale
Nothing could have prepared Sioux City Police for what lay in wait inside the home of mother of 5, Leticia Aguilar. When they learned she had seemingly vanished without a word, they suspected it was bad. But they hadn’t expected it to be so bad. Insi
At first, police in Baraboo, Wisconsin, thought the 9-1-1 call was a prank. 13-year-old Thad Phillips claimed he had been kidnapped, tortured, and left for dead with shattered legs. This is the story of Joseph Clark, the Baraboo, they realized it was
Pulled over in 2005, serial killer Dennis Rader calmly admitted he knew why police were there. Over thirty hours of interrogation, he detailed ten murders with chilling precision, then pleaded guilty to avoid trial. In this episode we cover the trial
After killing Marine Hedge in 1985 and Vicki Wegerle in 1986, Dennis Rader vanished into suburban normalcy for almost twenty years—leading Cub Scouts, serving as church president, and installing home alarms for terrified neighbors. While the task for
For 31 years, the city of Wichita lived in terror of a ghost. Between 1974 and 1991, Dennis Rader – the mild-mannered family man, church leader, and compliance officer – murdered ten people in a series of meticulously planned home invasions that stil
Before he became the nightmare of Wichita, Kansas – the sadistic serial killer who taunted police with letters signed “BTK” – Dennis Rader was just a quiet, unassuming boy growing up in middle America.
In today's story, we're examining one of the most disturbing series of murders to ever rock the states of Texas & Arkansas, the MOONLIGHT MURDERS. This story is so infamous that it was adapted into a notorious 70's horror film titled "The Town That D
In today's episode, we examine the story of Dr. James Craig, whose disturbing crimes came to light in 2023 after the sudden and violent death of his wife. -
In 1974, six members of the DeFeo family were found murdered in their home in Amityville, New York. And the scene of the crime was troubling... in fact, curiously, it appeared as if none of the family members had awoken while the others were being mu
In August of 2016, a disturbing crime rocked the town of Jupiter, Florida. On that day, a young man did the unthinkable, and ended two lives in an unpredictable, completely random explosion of senseless violence. Join us today as we investigate the s
In October of 1989, a young boy went missing from a small town in Minnesota. As time ticked on, and no leads were found, the town, and the nation, grew desperate. However, when the answers to their questions were finally revealed, people were shocked
In the wake of the El Paso Walmart shooting, the community of El Paso tried to recover from the tragedy, but the road to true healing would be long, and eventful. Join us today as we examine the fall out of the shooting, and take you through exactly
In 2019, a vicious crime rocked the West Texas town of El Paso, when a man drove into town with a heart full of hatred. At the end of that fateful day, over 20 people would be dead, and a horrifying story of hatred would begin to rapidly unravel. In
In 2019, a vicious crime rocked the West Texas town of El Paso, when a man drove into town with a heart full of hatred. At the end of that fateful day, over 20 people would be dead, and a horrifying story of hatred would begin to rapidly unravel. In
In 2017, news of a disturbing crime began to spread across the campus of Pennsylvania State University. A student named Timothy Piazza had been found dead inside of a fraternity house... but what could have possibly happened here? As investigators an
September 11th, 2001 is a day that we will never forget. But there seem to have been a few victims, who were murdered or disappeared on that same day, in the same state, who were indeed forgotten. Join us today as we examine three separate cases of u
9/11. A date that Americans will never forget. Many lost loved ones on that day. Some lost friends. Others lost siblings. Children. This, is the story, of September 11th, 2001. The day America was attacked. The true story of this event, and why almos
In today’s episode, we examine a disturbing story of family annihilation, punk rock and axe murder. This is the story of David Brom and his murderous rampage, and you’re listening to “MURDER IN AMERICA”!
In 1984, a shocking scene unfolded on live television when Gary Plauché took the law into his own hands. What drove this devoted father to commit such an act of vigilante justice? Unravel the layers of this haunting case as we dive into the story tha
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.
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 small town, wh
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 her car br
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 today's epi
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 jesus". Li
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 to come ou
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 blood. But w
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 events of that
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 blood. But w
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 the crimes.
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.
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 in reenactm
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 family, one b
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 incredibly
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. But what h
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, unsolved
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, unbelievable and
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 the killer
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.
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 that kicks
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 incredibly
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 suddenly his
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.
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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 this act of
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, and highligh
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 senior care hom
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 bathtub o
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 bathtub o
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, we speak
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 as we exam
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 as we exam
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 incredible (and e
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.
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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 crime in perso
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 they have
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 MURDER IN AMER
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 authorities.
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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.
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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 and deepl
In today's episode, we explore 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 and deeply d
In today's episode, we explore the disturbing story of Gavon Ramsay, the "Grandma Killer", who brutally murdered a 98-year-old woman for unknown reasons. This is a dark and incredibly disturbing episode, so listener discretion is advised.
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In 2012, teenager Dylan Redwine found something disturbing on his father's computer. Images that he would never be able to get out of his head. But unfortunately, Dylan's father wanted to keep those secrets a secret, and was willing to do anything to
In part two of this episode, I sat down and interviewed a man who claims he has killed 30 people. This two-part series will focus on the life of Nate "Boone" Craft, one of Detroit's most notorious hit men, who went into graphic detail with me about t
In today's episode, I sat down and interviewed a man who claims he has killed 30 people. This two-part series will focus on the life of Nate "Boone" Craft, one of Detroit's most notorious hit men, who went into graphic detail with me about the Detroi
In the summer of 2022, 16 year old Mackenzie Shirilla crashed her car into a brick building at 100 MPH. She would end up surviving her injuries, but sadly, her two passengers Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan would pass away at the scene. At first, t
In today's episode, we examine the disturbing recent case involving the murder of teenager Britney Ujlaki. As this story twists and unfolds, I'm sure you'll be as shocked as we were in the end.
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Today's episode is Pt. 2 of our Austin Serial Killer series. In this episode, we speak with another family member of a victim, explore what could possibly be happening in Austin, TX and conclude this chilling story. This episode will shock you.
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In today's episode, we speak to the family members of victims and dive deep into the story of the recent drowning deaths in Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. Is there an active serial killer in Austin, Texas? How many more people will die before the p
In today's story, we cover the case of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln... but that isn't the murder that we're discussing in the episode. This episode takes a look at the other two people that were in the booth with Lincoln and his wife on the n
In today's episode, we wrap up the tale of the tragic murder/suicide that rocked the wrestling world, carried out by world famous ringmaster Chris Benoit. This is a twisted and disturbing case, and listener discretion is heavily advised.
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In today's story, we discuss the tragic murder/suicide that rocked the wrestling world, carried out by world famous ringmaster Chris Benoit. This is a twisted and disturbing case, and listener discretion is heavily advised.
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In today's episode, we examine the disturbing case of the Oakland County Child Killer, and poke holes in the "official story" that a single person is responsible for the deaths of four young children in Detroit in the late 1970's.
In today's story, Courtney interviews the mother of a murder victim named Bradley Hale who was killed while stationed overseas in Guam by his roommate. This is a wild story... and listener discretion is advised.
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Was she sold into sex slavery? Was she murdered? What happened to Amy Lynn Bradley? This is a disturbing story, and get ready to dive into the darkness with us. You're listening to MURDER IN AMERICA.
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On July 19th, 2005, a soldier in Iraq is found dead. Initially, her death is ruled a suicide, but after some disturbing new information comes to light after years of fighting for truth, a deeper, darker, more disturbing picture begins to emerge. You'
In today's story we examine a suspicious death in Mexico and the bizarre circumstances surrounding it. This is a horrific, disturbing and infuriating story.
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In today's story, we discuss the shocking conclusion to one of the world's most notorious missing persons cases, with newly uncovered information that tied up loose ends in the story that just came to light last year...
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In 2005, a young girl by the name of Natalee Holloway disappeared while on a vacation with her friends and schoolmates in Aruba. And as her parents embarked on a quest to find their daughter, they had no idea how deep, dark and twisted that the under
In today's episode of the show, we tackle the insane story of "Jihadi John", AKA Mohammed Emwazi, who terrorized the globe after his videotaped executions of hostages and threats towards foreign countries went viral on the internet. This is one of th
In today's episode, we examine the tragic death of young Nicholas Green, who died after his family was attacked while vacationing in Italy. This is a powerful story, and you're listening to "MURDER IN AMERICA".
In today's episode, we examine the story of Mark Kilroy, a student from Texas who was abducted in Mexico and murdered in the most bizarre, most disturbing, most evil way possible. This story is deeply disturbing, so LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED! We
In today’s episode, we explore the dark crime spree of Daniel Lee Corwin, and the campaign of terror that he enacted against the denizens of a couple small Texas towns. This episode is disturbing, so listener discretion is advised.
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It's the 1970's, in Texas, and a dark crime spree was brewing. And though the warning signs were there, they were largely ignored. Eventually, this darkness would erupt in a rash of violence, leaving many women dead and a few small communities in Tex
In a recent case that shocked America, young Harmony Montgomery seemingly disappeared into thin air. But as the details of her shocking murder began coming to light, a dark, disturbing picture began to emerge.
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In today's episode, we investigate the disturbing story of the murders of Wendy and Randall Bjorge in Georgia. When Wendy and Randall were found dead, nobody knew who possibly could have wanted to kill the harmless, unproblematic, loving elderly coup
In 2017, young Ashley Zhao disappeared from the restaurant that her parents operated in Ohio. It was only when they searched the last place that authorities thought she would be, that they found her- in the walls of the restaurant. So, who killed Ash
In today's episode, we cover the story of a horrific murder near where Courtney and I live in Houston, Texas. This story is unexpected, brutal and disturbing. You're listening to MURDER IN AMERICA!
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In today's episode, we dive deep into what happened AFTER the Uvalde massacre in Texas, what we hope happens next and pay tribute to the victims.
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WARNING: Listener discretion is advised. In today's episode, we examine exactly what happened on May 24th, 2022 at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the failures that happened that day, the terror that rocked a random elementary school and
VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. In today's episode, we begin our three part, extremely in-depth series covering the 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which claimed 21 lives. This episode covers the build-up to the massacre, the war
In today's story, we head back in time to tell the tale of a woman whose family was murdered... and whose second family was murdered years later. This, is the unbelievable, sad, true story of Cynthia Ann Parker.
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In today's episode, we explore the tragic tale of the 2003 Pizza Delivery Bombing in Eerie, Pennsylvania, that claimed the life of seemingly normal guy Brian Wells. This story has many, MANY twists and turns, so join us as we unravel the full web of
In today's episode, we investigate the story of a man named Timothy Jones Jr., who murdered his five kids and drove around the country with their bodies in the back of his vehicle for days afterwards. This is a disturbing, graphic story that contains
WARNING: The following podcast contains extremely disturbing descriptions of child abuse, murder and other atrocious acts and crimes. A parents job is to protect and love their children... but that doesn't always happen. You see, in the 1980's a kill
In the late 90's, a serial killer stalked the forests of Yosemite State Park in California. Four women had been murdered, and no one had any idea who could have been responsible for their deaths, until a critical clue was discovered and the identity
In 1972, a young 7 year old boy named Steven Stayner was kidnapped after school, and seemingly vanished into thin air. But years later, he would re-appear from the darkness, using a new name, with a mysterious passenger by his side... this, is the st
In October of 2012, seventeen-year-old Jake Evans of Aledo, Texas had this recurring thought running through his head. He wanted to murder his entire family. Jake would later admit that these thoughts grew more intensely after watching Rob Zombie’s 2
This week Colin and I decided to take some time off to go see our families, but in the meantime we're happy to share with you a full length episode of another amazing podcast from our network, Bloody FM: "CREEPY". From creator Jon Grilz, "CREEPY" is
On July 10th 2020, ten year old Breasia Terrell mysteriously went missing during a sleepover with her half brother and his father, Henry Dinkins. Throughout the investigation, authorities found video surveillance of Henry driving all over Davenport t
For years Robert Rhoades terrified the highways of America, under an alias. But when he was ultimately caught, the depravity of his crimes would shock the nation... you are listening, to Murder in America.
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In July of 2016, a 19 year old girl named Aleah Beckerle VANISHED from her bedroom. No one knew what had happened to her... and she couldn't have simply walked out of the house, because she was disabled and unable to travel without her wheelchair, wh
Last year, in 2022, a random shooting rocked the small town of Sidney, Ohio. But when the public learned about the details of the case, it quickly became a national news story, and polarized all of America. This is the story of the shooting of James
In 2022, a brutal crime rocked the maternity ward of the Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. On that day, a new father walked into the hospital with an open beer and a loaded gun, and no one knew just what he was planning... that is, un
In 2016, a brutal and horrific massacre rocked the Houston suburb of Katy, Texas. A mother had seemingly snapped and dispatched her own two daughters in the most brutal way. But the full story surrounding the shooting, the motive and the aftermath, o
In the 90's, a shocking crime rocked the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A neighborhood feud had spiraled out of control, and a woman was now dead... but the brutal details of this crime and of exactly what had transpired inside of that home were a
In the 1920's a series of brutal crimes rocked the state of California... young boys were going missing left and right, and no one knew where to look for them... that is, until the day a young kid named Sanford began to talk of the atrocities that hi
In the 1920's a number of young boys started to go missing in the greater Los Angeles area. Nobody had any idea where these kids were going... that is, until mass grave was unearthed at an abandoned farm in the middle of the Californian desert. This
In 2012, a disturbing crime ROCKED the New York City neighborhood of Manhattan. On that day, a deranged woman took the lives of the two children she had been hired to look after... and what she did to them was horrific. This is the story of the murde
In 1982, two young women were brutally murdered at random in the icy cold of Breckenridge, Colorado. And their killer escaped justice, for years... but in 2021, a break in the case would finally lead to the arrest of their killer... and it was somebo
In 2008, a mass shooting occurred in Tinley Park, Illinois, that claimed the lives of 5 women and left one alive, but injured. And in a shocking twist, this crime, to this day, remains unsolved. Join us as we explore just WHO the shooter may have bee
In part one of this story, we discussed the abduction & murder of 12 year old McKay Everett. We even interviewed McKay's mom, Paulette, about her experiences throughout this ordeal. But Paulette has so much MORE to say. And there is, indeed, so much
Kidnappings with ransoms demanded are very rare crimes. But in 1995, Courtney’s small hometown of Conroe, Texas was forever affected when a 12 year old boy named McKay Everett was abducted and held for ransom, taken right from his home. The ransom ca
In the year 1961, a tragic boat accident claimed the lives of 6 people and left only survivor... at least, that's what the Captain who escaped the accident thought. As it turned out, only a few days after Captain Julian Harvey would be discovered flo
At the end of 2019, a puzzling crime rocked the community of Austin, Texas. A mother, Heidi Broussard, had gone missing, along with her daughter... and nobody had a clue where she had went. But when the facts of the case began to emerge, an extremely
In 2009, a family was found murdered in their home in Illinois. The only survivor was father Chris Coleman, a bodyguard who worked for Joyce Meyer, a famous televangelist. As it turned out, the family had been receiving death threats for months, but
On April 13th 2014, a double homicide rocked the community of Davis, California. But this was no ordinary murder... the couple had been tortured in some of the most gruesome ways imaginable, and killed by a seemingly completely random home intruder.
In 2022, three bodies were discovered inside of a flaming home in Riverside, California. And the shocking true story behind how these innocent people ended up dead would send shockwaves across the country. This story shows that even the authorities w
On September 29th, 2005, a man named Levi King stole his fathers guns, broke into a home, and murdered two innocent people, for no apparent reason. Following this he would take a cross country road trip to Texas, where he would murder a family in an
In 1982, 13-year-old Carrie Ann Jopek went missing during a party. Over a year later, she was discovered dead, buried under the back porch. For decades, her killer remained a mystery... that is, until one fateful day in 2015, when the truth finally c
On April 16th, 2007, a student of Virginia Tech slaughtered 32 people before ending his life. At the time, it was the worst mass shooting in American history, and the story of how it was carried out is both horrific and tragic. Join us as we explore
The deadliest school shooting in American history took place in the year 2007, on the campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. On that fateful day, 33 individuals would lose their lives, and a further
In today's episode, we explore the stories of two marriages gone wrong, love stories that ended with bloody, tragic bangs.
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On January 6th, 2007, an innocent couple was kidnapped by a group of thieves with malicious plans, straight from the parking lot of their friend's apartment complex. The horrific things that were then done to the couple would go on to shock the natio
In January of 1996, 13 year old Rachel Mellon Skemp wasn’t feeling very well, so she stayed home from school. Later that day, she would completely vanish from her home, leaving no clue as to where she went behind. Over 27 years later, no one knows wh
In the 80's and 90's, California was rocked by an astounding number of arson attacks. Clothing stores, grocery stores, forests... nothing in the state was safe. But when one of these attacks eventually took the lives of four individuals, the attentio
Every day, millions of people walk the busy streets of New York City, from natives heading to work to tourists visiting famous attractions. Everywhere you go, you see thousands of faces from all walks of life. But how well do we really know these peo
In the early days of the internet, chat rooms were often the only forms of interaction for people as they navigated their way through the unregulated and mysterious world wide web. And it was in those chat rooms where you could get to know people and
On April 15th, 2013, during the annual Boston Marathon, two brothers approached the crowd and planted bombs right at the feet of innocent bystanders watching the race. Three people lost their lives, 17 people lost limbs, and hundreds of people were i
Every year, the citizens of Boston, Massachusetts all get together to celebrate Patriot’s day. It was on the 15th of April when 26,839 runners all made their way to Hopkinton, Massachusetts, for the start of the 117th annual Boston Marathon. It truly
On a cold night in December of 1996, a night of hanging out and getting high turned into the darkest nightmare for Rita Kemper. A man named Joe Metheny, whom she had known for a few months, invited her over to his desolate trailer in South Baltimore.
It all started on August 23rd 1980, in the small town of Bellville, Texas. Sixteen year old Cheryl Dee Fergeson woke up that morning and was in a rush for the first tournament of the season. The volleyball team in which she was a part of had to ride
In the late hours of May 23rd, 2013, paramedics in Palmdale, California, responded to a call about an 8-year-old boy who wasn't breathing. Most parents would be in hysteria if their child were put in this situation – but Gabriel’s mother, Pearl Ferna
On March 26th, 1997, the largest suicide mass on US soil was unearthed in a prestigious neighborhood of San Diego, called Rancho Santa Fe, California. To the outside, it appeared to be a mass suicide, a horrible and unfortunate event. But to the 39 p
Colorado is a beautiful state with incredible mountain ranges, the best sunsets, and a ton of wildlife, where many people dream of starting their own families. But Colorado also has a dark history, with the first mass school shooting in America at Co
The bond between a mother and child is unlike anything in this world and protecting your child from danger is a biological characteristic that humans have experienced since the beginning of time. As a parent, you not only want to protect your childre
In last week’s episode, we talked about the life of Charles Whitman, the 25-year-old ex marine and architect student at the University of Texas at Austin. After murdering his wife and mother in the early hours of August 1st, 1966, Charlie loaded his
At approximately 11:35 am on August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman arrived at the University of Texas at Austin campus where he posed as a research assistant and told a security guard he was there to deliver equipment. He climbed twenty-eight floors of the
The biggest interstate in America is called the I-5, which is 1,381 miles and stretches down the west coast from Canada to Mexico. Millions of people take this road every single day, and it’s also the main road used to haul drugs into the United Stat
On December 19th, 2001, the body of a small child, wearing nothing but underwear, was found in the Alesa River in the Oregon town of Waldport. Little did anyone know at the time that the little boy’s death was not the result of an accident, nor that
Throughout his life, Drew Peterson was known as a womanizer, a fact that would eventually lead to the divorce from his third wife, Kathleen Savio, after his affair with 17-year-old Stacy Cales came to light. During Drew and Kathleen’s tumultuous divo
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘once a cheater, always a cheater’ and wondered whether that phrase might apply to other things…..like murder? Drew Peterson had been married four different times and had cheated on nearly every woman he had ever dated.
In our last episode, we ended with John Wayne Gacy’s execution - but the story does not end there. There has long been speculation that Gacy did not act alone, and after spending weeks researching this case we’ve learned a lot of things that are just
With a victim count totalling 32 in the summer of 1978, there was one more life that John Wayne Gacy would take before his rein of terror would come to an end. When Robert Piest, a beloved honors student, went missing in December 1978 the police woul
It was the height of the 1970s and dozens of young men from the Chicago area started going missing. 33 young men, to be exact. By 1978, 29 of the 33 missing young men would be found, dead, in the small home on Summerdale Avenue in the Chicago suburbs
It was the 1970s, and young men who had their whole lives in front of them started going missing around the greater Chicago area. While some disappeared while looking for a job in the city, or hanging out near the Greyhound bus station, or walking al
It’s the year 1892, and everyone in the town of Fall River, Massachusetts is going about their morning as usual - except for one family. Inside the home at 92 Second Street, Abby and Andrew Borden had been brutally murdered. It wouldn’t be long befor
It was the summer of 1692, and a woman named Bridget Bishop was the first woman to face the hangman’s rope while neighbors and old friends looked on and cheered - but this execution would certainly not be the last in the town of Salem, Masschussets,
In 2018, a brutal crime rocked the campus of the University of Utah, when a 21-year old track star was murdered on campus. But the story of how this violence unfolded, the perpetrator and his multiple identities and the failures of the campus police
WARNING: This episode is especially gruesome. In the 1970's, a robbery gone wrong escalated into a torturous hostage situation that ended in a series of disturbing murders. The victims were random, and the location of the event? An audio store. This
On February 10th, 2012, a tragedy struck a college campus in Alabama. But the shooter, the murderer, was someone who worked for the school, a professor, in fact. And it turns out that she had some serious skeletons in her closet that she had managed
Audrey Marie Hilley had the perfect life from the outside... loving husband, nice home, beautiful family... but deep inside, there was a darkness brewing that would eventually explode into a shower of lies, poison and murder. This is the story of Aud
In 1996, investigators unearthed the skeletal remains of at least 11 victims on the farm of a seemingly normal father, husband and businessman named Herbert Baumeister. And the details behind the crimes, along with the other evidence (the MANNEQUINS?
Walt Disney World is known as "The Happiest Place On Earth"... but is it? From family annihilations to pedophiles, this theme park complex in Florida seems to be unable to escape from the darkness that it helped to create. Join us, as we explore the
In 2018, a high school shooting took place on Valentine's Day in Florida that would become the deadliest high school shooting in American history. This story is sad, brutal, and important to talk about. And this episode, is dedicated to the victims o
In 2018, a high school shooting took place on Valentine's Day in Florida that would become the deadliest high school shooting in American history. This story is sad, brutal, and important to talk about. And this episode, is dedicated to the victims o
In 1998, a shocking murder rocked the town of Jacksonville, Florida. An eight year old child had been brutally killed, and no one knew who had carried out the crime. And the perpetrator was someone that NO ONE could have EVER suspected...
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In 1975, a brutal crime rocked a small, sleepy town in Ohio that would forever change the community. On Easter Sunday that year, James Ruppert attacked his own family and enacted a vicious slaughter that has left blood stains in the family home to th
In the late 2000's a vicious predator was stalking the streets of East Cleveland, Ohio, searching for victims to bring back to his blood-soaked House of Horrors. The man's name was Anthony Sowell, and he would go on to become one of the worst serial
In today's episode, we tell the story of Gary Heidnik, one of Philadelphia's most infamous serial killers, the gruesome tale of the "Frankford Slasher" and examine a recent mass shooting in detail. Philadelphia is a great city, but it's also one stai
In 2010, a little girl from North Carolina went missing, and a massive manhunt was started to try locate her. Zahra Baker was a cancer survivor and an inspiration to many... but she was taken from this world too soon, by someone that she should have
This story will break your heart. In Raleigh, North Carolina, just a few short years after a beautiful wedding, one member of the wedding party would go on to slaughter the bride in cold blood. But the details of the murder are shocking, disturbing a
In the early 1980's, a brutal massacre rocked the state of Alaska. 8 people, all killed in the same way on the same boat. But to this day, the crime has yet to be solved. Join us as we explore the horrific crime that left Alaska scarred forever, and
This is the craziest, most disturbing true crime story that Courtney and I have EVER heard. Israel Keyes was truly one demented individual... and the secrets that he left for authorities to decode after he took his own life in jail will BLOW YOUR MIN
In Pt. 1 of our two part series exploring the gruesome life and crimes of notorious serial killer Israel Keyes, we explore the murder that got him caught, the upbringing that birthed a killer and the life and death of Samantha Koenig. This one is qui
In today's discussion episode, we talk about a number of things: two recent crimes and the murder of famous Tejano singer Selena who was killed almost 30 years ago here in Texas. These stories are real, and some are unfolding as we speak. You're list
This is one of the most disturbing true crime stories we've ever heard, and it impacted so many people. In one night, almost entire family was wiped off the face of the earth by forces of unspeakable evil... and they left only one survivor. This, is
On December 14th, 2012, the United States of America experienced one of the darkest days in its history. On that day, an angry young man walked into an elementary school and ended the lives of 26 teachers and young students. Additional content warnin
A family, slaughtered. A mother, murdered. And a crime left unsolved for 18 years. This is the brutal story of bible-thumping family annihilator JOHN LIST. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA!
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In today's brutal story, we take a look at the case of notorious serial killer nurse Charles Cullen, who quite possibly may have killed over 400 people during the years he spent working as a nurse. Many regarded Charles to be a good man... but they h
In 2013, an elderly couple was arrested in rural Missouri, and the details of their arrests were not only salacious but also deeply disturbing. You won't believe what these two did in their pasts... seriously, prepare for a twist ending in this story
In 1973, a brutal crime shocked a small, windy town in Wyoming. And although there was light at the end of the tunnel for the survivor, it seemed as though there never was to be a true escape from that fateful evening. This, is the story of Becky Bro
In 2006, a brutal school shooting took place in Pennsylvania that shocked America to its core. The perpetrator, the victims... they were all so random. And the master plan for the massacre was filled with unspeakable, horrific details. This is the st
One of the most horrific murders in American history, the lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till was a crime that shocked America to its core. Join us as we navigate the stories many disturbing twists and turns, and remember a name that everyone should
In 2010, a horrific murder shocked the state of Pennsylvania, and all of America. A group of friends had turned against one of their own, in one of the worst ways possible... this story is disgusting, disturbing, and depressing. This, is the story of
A murder mystery is currently unfolding in South Carolina that is causing shockwaves across the United States. Mysterious "accidental" deaths, unsolved murders, hitmen and a fatal boat accident... this story has it all. Join us as we dig deep into th
In the early 1990's, two children went missing after their mother was carjacked and a random man drove off with the children in the car. No one knew where the kids were, and there was absolutely no trace of the vehicle. While the nation sympathized w
In 2015, a quadruple homicide rocked Washington D.C.- and the city was shocked. An affluent family had been tortured, and murdered in their own home, and no one knew who was responsible. Join us, as we discuss one of the most brutal crimes to rock Am
In 1984, a McDonald's franchise in San Ysidro, California was visited by evil in the form of a man named James Huberty. James brought three guns to that restaurant that day, and in the span of 77 minutes, 21 people were dead, countless more were inju
Join Courtney and Colin as they discuss the biggest true crime stories of 2021. Four unique murder stories, one horrible year. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.
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On Christmas Eve in 2008, 9 members of a family were slaughtered in cold blood by a man dressed as Santa Claus who showed up to their annual family gathering with multiple loaded pistols and a home made flamethrower... This is one sad and disturbing
The Black Dahlia. A name forever associated with one specific gruesome murder in the heart of Los Angeles. A murder with a brutalized victim, but no killer, no justice... or so you think... join us as we expose the TRUTH behind the case, and potentia
In October of 2017, a massacre was carried out in Las Vegas, Nevada, perpetrated by a quiet, unassuming man named Stephen Paddock that absolutely shocked the world. Over 60 people died in the incident, and over 860 people were wounded. Join us as we
In 2008, a serial rapist was stalking the streets of Reno, Nevada, preying on vulnerable college-aged women. But for the rapists final crime, he would take it up a notch, and escalate from sexual assault to full on murder. Brianna Denison's abduction
WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. THIS IS A SERIOUS MESSAGE- LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE WITH CAUTION. We go into GRAPHIC detail in this episode and it really is disturbing.
In the early 1900's, a mysterious killer stalked the streets of New Yor
Join us for a special non-scripted episode of the show where Courtney and Colin discuss the story of how MURDER IN AMERICA came to be, a detailed minute-by-minute analysis of the events that took place at the ASTROWORLD festival, and various updates
Did David Berkowitz act alone? We don't think so. Join us as we dive deep into the satanic cult to which David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam belonged, and follow the horrific trail of bodies that the cult left in its wake. This story stretches far beyond
In New York City, no more name has ever been more feared than the SON OF SAM. In the late 1970's, a violent string of random murders terrorized the city, murders perpetrated by a disturbed individual with demons in his heart. This, is the true story,
On one gloomy Halloween night in New York City, a couple is brutally murdered in a seemingly random home invasion. But as time went on, and the authorities learned more about who the couple was and who they may have been involved with, a much darker
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In 2014, a woman disappeared from a massive Halloween party. She had been enjoying her night, hanging out with her friends, then... vanished, into thin air. Months later, her body was found, and soon her killer was brought to justice... but this kill
In 1974 a horrific crime Houston, Texas, a murder that would spawn urban legends for years to come. A young kid had been murdered after eating a poisoned piece of candy he had received while Trick or Treating on Halloween... but WHO could have been r
Join us, as we time travel throughout three different centuries and states in America to explore true stories of crime, murder, death and ghosts... and the spirits of victims who solved their own murders. It's officially OCTOBER, the spookiest month
Unfortunately, a body has been found. Reports are coming in that the body belongs to 22 year old Gabby Petito. Gabby has been missing for weeks, and the circumstances behind her disappearance are shocking. Add into this the fact that her ex-fiance, B
This is a TRAGIC and BIZARRE murder story... no one knows who she is... no one knows her story... maybe YOU listeners, can help. This, is the story, of the Madisonville Jane Doe. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.
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9/11. A date that Americans will never forget. Many lost loved ones on that day. Some lost friends. Others lost siblings. Children. This, is the story, of September 11th, 2001. The day America was attacked. The true story of this event, and why almos
In the 1980's in New York City, people were dying. Bodies were turning up across the city, and nobody knew who was responsible for the killings. However, there was one man out there who may have been contributing more bodies to the cities death toll
In the late 1990's and early 2000's, a brutal serial killer terrorized the community of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, murdering women at random and carving up their bodies for fun. The killer himself was a Star Trek nerd, an unassuming man with a girlfrien
On October 17th, 2006, a man jumps from the roof of a popular hotel in the French Quarter of New Orleans, and takes his own life. But when police search his corpse for identification, they discover a hand written confession, detailing the man's invol
On April 19th, 1995, a bomb was detonated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that ended the lives of 168 men, women and children. And the man who planted this bomb was NOT who America expected. He was an Army veteran. A man with no prior record. But a man F
In 2015, two brothers in Oklahoma slaughtered members of their own family in their own home in an attempt to become the deadliest mass killers in United States history. The two were inspired by the Columbine shooting, Jeffrey Dahmer and loads of othe
Grave robbing. Murder. Masks made from human skin. A haunted house. This story has it ALL.
What’s YOUR favorite horror movie? Friday the 13th? Halloween? Dawn of the Dead? Thankfully, it's all make believe... or, is it? There have been a lot of movi
How well do you really know the people in your life? Are your family members who they say they are? What about your best friends? What if they’re hiding dark secrets? In today’s story, we are going to take you through a case that reads like a murder
Jeffrey. Dahmer. One of the most notorious serial killers in American history. Everybody knows his name. But do YOU know his true story? Join us as we dive deep into the cannibalism, the darkness and the bloody truth behind one of America's deadliest
Jeffrey. Dahmer. One of the most notorious names in true crime. You may THINK that you know the true story of "The Milwaukee Cannibal", but, do you REALLY? Do you know about the jogger that he almost killed? How about the fact that Jeffrey brought fl
8 victims. One bloody axe. And one haunted house. In 1912, 8 people lost their life in one night when a phantom killer entered the Moore household in Villisca, Iowa, and slaughtered everybody inside. This killer left some strange evidence at the scen
In 1973, four teenagers were shot and killed in a random burst of violence in the middle of the woods while they were camping. And the thought of those killings would go on to haunt an entire city to the present day. Gitchie Manitou State Preserve wa
From 1979-1981, a killer terrorized Atlanta, Georgia, murdering innocent children. A suspect was eventually apprehended, charged and sentenced, but many believe that the real killer (or killers) got away with murder and may still be out somewhere in
In 1982 outside of Trion, Georgia, a couple was brutally murdered in their mansion in the woods after a robbery gone wrong. And when the full story of the crime emerged, detailing the occult objects found in the home, the sex parties held on the prop
In 2014, a crime in rural Michigan shocked the nation. Not only was a young child murdered... but he was killed by another kid. This is the story of Jamarion Lawhorn, and the murder of Connor Verkerke. Trust me, you want to stick around until the end
In 1985, two hunters mysteriously disappeared from a small town in rural Michigan. There was no trace left of the two, and their disappearances sparked a manhunt and investigation that would last for decades… and when authorities finally found out th
On April 20th, 1999, two disgruntled students from Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado went on a murder spree which ended the lives of students, a teacher, and the shooters themselves. In this episode we retell the story of the crime minute-
In 2018, the United States was rocked by a brutal crime that shocked and horrified the population when Chris Watts, your average NASCAR-loving super dad snapped and slaughtered his entire family in one night. This case is interesting because every pa
April is child abuse prevention month, so today, we want to tell you a story about a little boy named Dennis Jurgens, who lived in Minnesota. He was born in 1961 and his child abuse story not only opened the eyes of the people in Minnesota, but of pe
This murder was the inspiration for the movie "FARGO".
Our story takes place in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a neighborhood called Highland Park. It’s March of 1963, and the homes within this neighborhood are filled with members of the upper-middle class
In a small town in Kansas, 4 members of a family are annihilated in their home overnight, sending shockwaves throughout the community, and inadvertently launching true crime entertainment along the way. These are the murders that inspired Truman Capo
In 2006, a brutal, gruesome crime spree rocked the small town of Newry, Maine. An unhinged man slaughtered 4 people and 3 dogs over Labor Day weekend, burning and dismembering bodies and leaving a trail of death along the way. And it all started at a
How can someone just... vanish? And later on end up DEAD? Find out on todqy's episode of "Murder In America".
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What does family mean to you? Is your family your whole world? Or are they just people that you’re forced to hangout with because of blood ties? In the case of Nehemiah Griego, each member of his immediate family was nothing more than a target at a s
What you’re about to hear, is extremely disturbing. Listener discretion for this episode is HEAVILY advised.
This is the depraved, sick story of David Parker Ray, the Toy Box Killer, a man who tortured and murdered an estimated 60 women in his "toy
Sometimes, life imitates art. And in 2006, a crime rocked a small town in Idaho that seemed to be drawn straight from the script of a horror movie. The story of the death of Cassie Jo Stoddart will shock you. It will anger you. And above all, it will
In the year 2000, a single, brutal murder would change South Dakota forever.
Stories of serial killers oftentimes pique the interest of the public. However, sometimes it only takes a single crime to strike fear into the hearts of a population, and t
"The Duct Tape Killer" terrorized Sioux Falls, South Dakota in the late 1990's, carrying out both abductions AND murders across the city. He was placing tire spikes on country roads to capture his victims, and even going into their homes and taking t
Deep in the heart of East Texas lies a cursed ground, an oil field left abandoned decades ago that, over the last 40 years has become an active open air cemetery, stained permanently by murder. It’s a place where 30 dead bodies have been discovered..
Four teenage girls found murdered, a slew of suspects, and no convictions- the story of the Austin Yogurt Shop murders is not only one of mystery, but a tale of anger, blood, false confessions & fire. And at its core is a crime that has gone unsolved