Murder In America

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Nielsen, and his descent into madness. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 depictions of violence, and listener discretion is advised. Welcome to MURDER IN AMERICA. Hosted by Colin Browen & Courtney Shannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discretion, is HEAVILY advised. You’re listening, to Murder in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 you're playing with you children in your front yard. Join hosts Colin Browen and Courtney Shannon as they explore the sordid tale of Joseph Duncan III. You’re listening TO MURDER IN AMERICA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on a death in a horror movie?", your question has now been answered. This is episode 6 of "Murder In America", a new True Crime podcast that takes a look at all things murder, co-hosted by Colin Browen & Courtney Shannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the year 2000, the grisly torture and execution of innocent man Chester Poage did just that. Warning, this episode contains descriptions of extremely violent and disturbing events. Listener discretion is advised. You’re listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. (Co-hosted by Courtney Shannon & Colin Browen) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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 Murder in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the story of the Texas Killing Fields. In the second episode of "Murder in America", hosts Colin & Courtney dive deep into the story of the Texas Killing Fields, a patch of land in the state of Texas that was rocked by a string of unsolved murders spanning all the way back to 1971, with bodies that still continue to turn up to this day. This story will leave you angry and afraid, and looking over your shoulder at every turn, as these killers still walk among us in the Lone Star State. This episode will DEFINITELY have you asking the question... the dead don't talk... or DO they? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for almost 30 years and has haunted the city in which it was committed. In the very first episode of "Murder in America", hosts Colin & Courtney delve deep into the story of the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, an unsolved quadruple homicide that rocked the city of Austin, Texas back in December of 1991. This is one of the most shocking unsolved murders that the two have EVER researched, and it hits especially close to home since it occurred in the city in which the two currently live. This episode will have you asking the question... the dead don't talk... or DO they? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices