50 States 50 Murders

This week, 50 States, 50 Murders explores the haunting underbelly of Arkansas. We revisit the Christmas massacre committed by Ronald Gene Simmons, the twisted legacy of cult leader Tony Alamo, and a rare case where brain fingerprinting helped convict James B. Grinder. Then we take a chilling deep dive into the 2014 murder of Beverly Carter—a real estate agent targeted while simply doing her job. T...

This week, 50 States, 50 Murders ventures into the misty woods and hidden towns of Vermont— Where the shadows stretch longer, and the silence sometimes means more than it should. We cover betrayal, violence, and heartbreak through the murders of Melissa Jenkins, the Essex School Shooting, and the twisted crimes of Donald Fell.  Then we travel back nearly a century to a night in 1924—when a farmer...

 What happens when a relationship turns deadly? In this special mini-sode of 50 States, 50 Murders , AJ is joined by his wife Alexis to explore the dark world of killer couples — real-life lovers who didn’t just fall for each other… they fell into murder. From elderly con artists to sadistic newlyweds, we cover six chilling cases where romance and bloodshed went hand-in-hand. Some are infamous. Ot...

A night out.  A vanishing act.  And a search that would tear through Maine’s woods, beaches, and fears.  This week, 50 States, 50 Murders heads to the Pine Tree State, where charm and terror collide and where justice was hard-earned but never forgotten. 🎙️ Amy St. Laurent: Gone without a trace... until the truth finally surfaced.  🎧 Listen now.  #TrueCrimePodcast #50States50Murders #MaineCrime #J...

In this eerie mini-sode, AJ flies solo to explore some of the most chilling cases where psychics were brought in to solve real-life murders. From uncanny visions that led police to buried bodies, to courtroom testimony from a medium that changed a case’s trajectory. This one’s got cold cases, confessions, and a teaser for next week’s full episode on Amy St. Laurent. Murder meets the Super Natural...

When two brothers claimed to receive a message from God commanding them to kill, Utah’s peaceful image shattered overnight.  This week, 50 States, 50 Murders dives into the chilling story of the Lafferty brothers—their descent into religious extremism, the horrifying murders that followed, and the legacy they left behind. Plus: a forger who turned to bombs, a secret serial killer hiding in the sub...

This week I am returning with another Mini Sode, titled " Death On Vacation"  We learn that while we yearn for time away, Murder however..... Well murder does not take days off.  We quickly cover four different cases all involving those who were taking a trip with a much longer time frame than expected.  As always thanks for checking us out! Be sure to tune in next week as we pick back u...

The courtroom battle of Michael Peterson unfolds—and the deeper it goes, the stranger the story becomes.  Secret lives. A missing weapon.  And a theory so bizarre it sounds impossible.  In Part 2 of our North Carolina deep dive, 50 States, 50 Murders untangles the evidence, the scandals, and the final twists that left a family—and a country—asking the same question: What really happened on that st...

When Kathleen Peterson is found dead at the bottom of her staircase in Durham, North Carolina, her husband Michael claims it was just a tragic fall.  But the blood, the secrets, and the hidden cracks in their "perfect" life tell a very different story.  This week, 50 States, 50 Murders begins a  deep dive into the case that blurred the lines between accident, murder, and something even s...

This week we are returning with another Mini-sode style episode we are calling... "Murder or Myth" We have six small tales that simply too odd to be real... right?!?! Throw on your most comfortable PJs and join me around the bonfire and decide for yourself ... Murder or Myth?!  Shoot us a text!!! Let us know what you thought about this weeks episode!

While Sarah's away on travel, AJ serves up a quick and curious Mini Sode exploring one of the darkest traditions on death row.... The Last Meal. From a single olive, to an untouched feast. We break down some of the strangest, most symbolic, as well as controversial final meal requests in US History.  Shoot us a text!!! Let us know what you thought about this weeks episode!

 A printing mogul… executed in his own home.  His wife — shot and left for dead.  His mother-in-law — killed without mercy.  A business dispute? Or something darker?  Behind it all?  Mob ties. Greed. And professional hitmen flown in from out of state.  And when the dust settled, the final twist came years later…  In a parking lot far from Arizona.  This week — we’re heading to the deserts of Arizo...

When motel manager Barry Van Treese was found murdered in Oklahoma City, police quickly zeroed in on Justin Sneed and Richard Glossip.  But as the years passed, doubts surrounding Glossip’s conviction—and his looming execution—only grew louder.  This week, 50 States, 50 Murders dives into the complicated case of Richard Glossip: a murder-for-hire plot, a questionable confession, and a justice syst...

In August 1992, a tense standoff in the mountains of Idaho turned deadly.  When U.S. Marshals and the FBI confronted Randy Weaver and his family at Ruby Ridge, the outcome would leave multiple people dead—and the entire country questioning how far law enforcement should go.  This week, 50 States, 50 Murders unpacks the full story of Ruby Ridge: the warning signs, the fatal mistakes, and the lastin...

Good afternoon, we continue to thank all of you out there for listening and continuing to follow along each and every week. We appreciate you all for making 50 States 50 Murders your favorite Murder Mystery Travel Podcast. We hope that all of you had a great Easter and a Happy Holiday Weekend.  Due to the holidays we took a step back however we still wanted to drop some content for your listening...

Thank you for tuning into episode 29 of 50 States 50 Murders. This week we head down to the swamps of Louisiana. One of AJ's most desired states to visit... we talk about the history of Louisiana as well as some interesting facts and unusual laws. Louisiana ranks atop all of 50 states when it comes to murder per capita, however if you are brave enough to visit The Pelican State, we have a few...

We are back from Spring Break and we are heading back to the great Midwest - Visiting the Hawkeye State of Iowa. We talk about some odd laws, some places to see some things to do as well as some infamous murderers who ran across this state.  Our own case of the week for episode 28 takes us to Davenport Iowa. We are discussing the case of Breasia Terrell. We learn why its also so important to alway...

Join us for Episode 27. The return of Co-Host Sarah, this week we are heading to the Garden State of New Jersey. A New State, with a new case, and a New Law that was implemented nation wide that still serves as a protection in todays world.  For this weeks discussion points we dive into parenting and discuss the differences between what it was like for us 90s Kids versus kids growing up in the new...

This week we are heading to Paradise on Earth. The Aloha State of Hawaii. Diving into some places to see some things to do if you are ever fortunate enough to visit this beautiful island.  We dive into a case that is old as our host from start to finish. We ask the questions for the listeners back home... Is it possible to push too hard for justice? And are there wrongs that can simply not be righ...

This week we pick up in the Cornhusker State of Nebraska  This is a continuation of last weeks episode where we had the chance to learn a bit more about our Co-host Sarah and her time spent in Nebraska. This week we dive more into her journey, we learn about some interesting laws, things to do and places to see before sharing an infamous murderer in the state of Nebraska.  As always we have our ow...

Welcome back to 50 States 50 Murders! This week we are departing from the "Lower 48" and heading to USA's largest state - Alaska. As your host, This is personally my number one state as far as bucket lists go. As for your Co-Host - Sarah has been lucky enough to have personally visited The Final Frontier. We will learn a little bit about Alaska before heading into our own case of th...

This week we hit the fictitious road and continue our journey as we head to the small state of Connecticut, also known as... the Constitution State. As always we dive in to places to see things to do as well as discovering Sarah's biggest fear. We are then diving into our own personal case of the week which this week is the Cheshire Murders. A case in which the Petit Family is hit with a home...

Welcome back to 50 States 50 Murders. The long awaited return of Season Two is finally here and we thank you so much for patiently waiting. After a year of being away we are returning back with our first case of season two, where we will be heading out west to the great state of Montana.  I will be saying good bye to our co-host from season one as Dakota joins us one final time. We will also be we...

** Apologies in advance for audio quality ** - Wont happen again  This week we are traveling to the Keystone State - Pennsylvania  A state in which we have had a few experiences of our own we dive into those stories briefly. As always we list some places to see things to do.  If you are a history buff, PA is known for its historical significance.  For our case of the week we head to Oil City PA. ...

After a two week hiatus, we are back in studio picking right back up where we left off... this week heading to the state of New York.  We invest a lot of time in New York City, places to see, things to do. As well as a few places in New York that are outside of "The Big Apple"  As we switch things up ever so slightly, this week rather than focusing on this weeks victim. We are honing in...