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 this day. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 killers in recent American memory. Join us, as we dive deep into the story of the crimes, the story of the victims, and the story of the monster who carried out these horrific acts. - Boost YOUR health and try out DAILY GEM MULTIVITAMINS!!! (They're ...
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 stained by a dark and disturbing past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 been able to trust. This, is the story of the murder of Zahra Baker. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 and deeply bizarre, and you'll definitely be left scratching your head after this one. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
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 the potential killers who may have carried it out. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. - Take control of your mental health with BETTERHELP! Get 10% off your first month by signing up using our show's URL!: https://betterhelp.com/MIA - Get the be...
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 MIND. This, is the story of one of America's most TWISTED serial killers. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. - Upgrade YOUR health with GEM MULTIVITAMINS!! They're so delicious, SO HEALTHY and SO WORTH THE PURCHASE!!! Just head to dailygem.co/M...
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 quite the ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. - Download JUNE'S JOURNEY today on the Apple App store OR the Google Play store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 th story of the Petit home invasion. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 warning: this is a very dark episode that covers some very dark content. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. - Get your mom a personalized and thoughtful gift this Mother's Day with STORYWORTH! Use our custom link to get 10$ off your order! https://sto...
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! - Get 10% off of your first month of professional mental health help by using this link: https://betterhelp.com/MIA - Upgrade your cat's cat food with CAT PERSON! Get 40% off your order and FREE SHIPPING by going to https://catperson.com/STATE and use code "STATE" at checkout! Learn more about your ...
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 had no idea of the dark secret he was hiding. Buckle up, this is one wild ride, and you're listening to MURDER IN AMERICA! - Are you ready to upgrade YOUR grooming routine? Just head to https://manscaped.com and use our promo code "MIA" to get 20% off...
This episode details the disturbing case of Gerald and Alice Uden, an elderly couple arrested in 2013 for decades-old murders. It uncovers Gerald's dark past, including the disappearance and murder of his ex-wife Virginia and their two adopted sons in 1980. The narrative also reveals Alice's prior murder of her ex-husband, highlighting a chilling connection between the two killers. The story emphasizes the persistence of Virginia's mother, Claire, and the eventual triumph of karma as the couple's long-held secrets finally come to light.
This episode recounts the horrifying 1973 abduction of sisters Amy and Becky in Casper, Wyoming, by criminals Jerry Jenkins and Ronald Kennedy. After a terrifying ordeal of physical and psychological torment, the girls were thrown from Fremont Canyon Bridge; Amy tragically died, while Becky miraculously survived a 112-foot fall. Though her attackers were convicted, Becky suffered decades of trauma, depression, and guilt, eventually returning to the same bridge 19 years later to tragically end her own life. The story explores the profound impact of evil and the enduring bond of sisterhood.
In 2006, Charles Roberts IV, a local milkman consumed by grief and anger over his infant daughter's death, brutally attacked an Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, taking 10 young girls hostage. The episode delves into his disturbing plans, including a potential copycat sexual assault, and the tragic climax where he killed five girls before committing suicide. Remarkably, the Amish community responded with profound forgiveness, supporting Roberts's family and rebuilding their lives with unwavering faith.
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 know. - Download the CURRENT app and enter code MIA2 at checkout for a chance to win $250!! - Get healthy, organic fruit and vegetable-based meals with DAILY HARVEST! Just go to DAILYHARVEST.COM/STATE to get up to $40 off your first box! - With BETTE...
This episode explores the tragic 2010 murder of Jennifer Daugherty in Pennsylvania, detailing how a group of so-called friends, the 'Greensburg Six,' subjected her to 33 hours of brutal torture, rape, and humiliation. Jennifer, who had a mental disability and longed for friendship, was lured by a fake marriage proposal, only to face unimaginable cruelty. The episode covers her background, the escalating abuse, the group's decision to kill her, the discovery of her body, and the subsequent trials and sentences of her six attackers.
Explore the dark secrets of the prominent Murdaugh family, whose dynasty began to unravel after Paul Murdaugh's drunken boat crash led to a young girl's death. This episode investigates the subsequent murders of Maggie and Paul, linking them to earlier suspicious deaths and uncovering Alex Murdaugh's staggering financial crimes, insurance fraud, and alleged assisted suicide plot. The story highlights the devastating impact of unchecked power and corruption on a small South Carolina community.
The episode details the chilling case of Susan Smith, who, in 1994, captivated the nation with her story of a carjacking and the abduction of her two young sons. As the search intensified and public sympathy grew, inconsistencies in her story and failed polygraph tests eventually led to her confession. The true motive, a desperate desire to win back her wealthy boyfriend who didn't want children, exposed a dark, calculated act that led her to drown her sons and then blame a fictitious black assailant, revealing a heinous crime that shocked America to its core.
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 America's capital. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. - Up YOUR cat food game with CAT PERSON! We love this company and our cat genuinely LOVES her food (we love Kitty!). Just go to https://catperson.com/STATE to use our custom code and get almost...
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 injured and America was changed forever. This is one shocking and disturbing story, and listener discretion is HEAVILY advised. - Get access to professional therapy RIGHT NOW with BETTERHELP. And use our custom promo code to get 10% off of your first mon...
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. - Get better MENTAL HEALTH help from the comfort of your home with BETTERHELP! betterhelp.com/MIA - Up YOUR Razor Game with ATHENA CLUB RAZORS! Just head to athenaclub.com and use promo code "MIA" for 20% off your order! - Eat healthier AND easier from the comfort of your home using HELLOFRESH! Get 16 free meals and 3 free gifts us...
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 story. Listener discretion is HEAVILY advised. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. - Upgrade YOUR eyewear game with WARBY PARKER! And try on 5 pairs of glasses at home, FOR FREE, using OUR custom link!: WARBYPARKER.COM/MIA - Get 10% off your FIRS...
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 potentially who may have murdered Elizabeth Short... you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. - - Sign up for 3 months of language learning NOW and get an additional 3 MONTHS FOR FREE at babbel.com and use our special promo code, "MURDER" !! - Purchase a trul...
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 dive deep into the story of the deadliest, and one of the most mysterious mass shootings in modern history. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
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 and the vigilant search to locate her would captivate the nation, and would even find itself broadcast on "America's Most Wanted". This is one captivating story, that you HAVE to hear, and YOU'RE LISTENING, TO MURDER IN AMERICA. - Get discreet, at-h...
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 York City. He was given many nicknames by the press, "The Boogeyman", "The Werewolf of Wisteria", "The Brooklyn Vampire"... but even these names do not describe accurately how horrific the crimes of Albert Fish were. This, in my opinion, is the most dist...
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 from the true crime world including the Candyman, Dean Corll and the Walker County Jane Doe. - It's time for the HOLIDAYS!! Stay cool, clean AND stylish with MANSCAPED!! (Get 20% off your order AND free shipping when you use code "MIA" at checkout!!)...
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 the initial shootings in the late 70's, and it sunk its blood-soaked claws across the entire United States, from across New York to California and even all the way up to North Dakota. This is one dark, disturbing, and shocking ride. You are NOT read...
