Murder In America

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 other notorious murder sprees... but they ended up committing a horrific act that Oklahomans were unprepared to deal with. This, is the story of the Bever...

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 movies that bore the words “based on a true story” on their posters, but what if one story, one gruesome tale was so depraved that in fact it inspired a pl...

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 mystery novel, with a shocking twist ending... this is the story of Laura Law, and Mike Tlusty, and you’re listening to MURDER IN AMERICA. Go to Hello...

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 citizens. This, is Pt. 2 of the Jeffrey Dahmer story. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. We used portions of interviews with Jeffrey Dahmer...

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 flasks of alcohol to class in middle school? This podcast is DARK. GRUESOME. And VERY thorough. This is Pt. 1, of the unbelievable story of serial kille...

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 scene, and the creepiest part of all? They were NEVER caught. This, is the FULL STORY, of the Villisca axe murders. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AME...

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 was already a burial grounds for indigenous tribes, and then there were the murders. Colin (the co-host of the podcast) has investigated this location m...

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 the city, waiting to strike again. This, is the tragic tale of the Atlanta Child Murders. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. Learn more about...

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 property and the supposed demons haunting the surrounding forest, the attention of the entire United States was focused on the house, nicknamed, lovingly,...

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 on this episode. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the truth about what happened to those two hunters, the small town of Mio, Michigan, would be changed forever. And trust me, in this story, THERE WILL B...

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-by-minute, and provide some background on who these killers were and why they may have chosen to carry out their scholarly bloodbath. Learn more about...

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 part of it was captured in videos, audio recordings and photos. And there is a spooky twist at the end of this one. This is one shocking tale, so buckle...

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 people all around the world. Abuse happens everywhere, to people of all ages, and we hope that this story will bring awareness to this overwhelming issu...

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. It was a neighborhood that a lot of people would aspire to raise a family in. One where no one would suspect danger or foul play. This was the case f...

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 Capote's infamous true crime novel "IN COLD BLOOD"... listen here to the story, of the CLUTTER FAMILY MURDERS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

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 an innocent, yet slightly creepy looking bed & breakfast on the edge of town, named the Black Bear Bed And Breakfast. This is the story of Christian Ni...

How can someone just... vanish? And later on end up DEAD? Find out on todqy's episode of "Murder In America". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shooting range. This story goes to show that you can’t trust ANYONE- not even your own son. As usual, this episode contains extremely graphic depiction...

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 box" torture chamber throughout various decades. And once you hear David's audiotape... you can NEVER get it out of your mind. Once again, listener di...

 This story contains descriptions of physical and sexual abuse against children. listener discretion is heavily advised. In 2005, a family was found brutally murdered after a random home invasion in Idaho, and the two youngest children from the clan went missing. What happened to Shasta Groene during her time in captivity is shocking and will truly have you looking over your shoulder, even when yo...

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 terrify you. Get ready to “Scream”... you’re listening, to Murder in America. If you've ever sat and wondered, "has anyone ever killed someone based...

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 the brutality and depravity just one murder can be much more of a shocking event than the discovery of a serial killer. In Spearfish, South Dakota in th...

"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 them hostage right in front of their children. The details of this true crime spree are gruesome, dark and highly disturbing. You're listening to Murde...

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... and nobody has been held responsible for these crimes. There are no answers or justice in this case. Only heartbreak, violence, and murder. This is...