Murder In America

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 Audrey Marie Hilley, the Black Widow of Anniston, Alabama, and you're listening to MURDER IN AMERICA.

Our family members are not always who we think. When Eleonore Richland exposed her father’s dark legacy, she vowed to clean up the family business – and hired her half-brother, Santino Reyes, to help her do it. But old habits die hard. In the shocking new third season, Eleonore reckons with what her father always taught her growing up: medicine is a bloody business. From Wondery, the makers of “The Shrink Next Door” and “Dr. Death,” Blood Ties stars Gillian Jacobs (Community, Love), Christian Navarro (13 Reasons Why), and Peter Stormare.

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 dark side of the "House of Mouse". You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA!

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 of this tragic massacre. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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...

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.

n 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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 Brown and Amy Burridge. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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 story of the 2006 West Nickel Mines School Shooting, and you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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.

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 the murder of Jennifer Daugherty. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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 with the children's parents, David & Susan Smith, Susan was hiding a dark secret... a secret that would shock America to its core. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 disturbing episode of our show to date. This story, will haunt you.

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.

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 ready for what your about to hear.

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, of the BRUTAL Son of Sam murders. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

On Halloween, on one gloomy 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 picture of the victims and killer(s?) began to emerge. And the person who revealed the alleged secrets of the cult murder from prison, is one of the most infamous killers in American history. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA!

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 killer was someone that NO ONE ever suspected. This, is the story of the murder of Chelsea Bruck, and you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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 of the year... buckle up everyone, it's about to get dark. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

In the 1980's, a series of brutal murders rocked a small suburban neighborhood in Rhode Island. Everybody knew that these murders were connected... but they had no idea that the killer started this blood-soaked killing spree when he was only 13 years old. This is the story of Craig Price, America's YOUNGEST serial killer. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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, Brian Laundrie, the lead suspect the investigation has vanished into thin air, and you have one compelling mystery. This, is the story of Gabby Petito. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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.

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 almost 3,000 innocent Americans died, is saddening, shocking, and above all, extremely tragic. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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 than authorities initially suspected. According to Richard Kuklinski, AKA The Ice Man, he may have killed up to 200 or more people during his blood soaked killing spree. Guns, knives, cyanide... he killed his victims in almost every way possible. And some of his stories, will SHOCK YOU. This, is the story of Richard Kuklinski, the Ice Man, told from his mind and mouth. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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 girlfriend and a clean criminal record. But behind closed doors, this psycho was showering with the corpses of his victims, painting the fingernails of dismembered hands and killing at random, whenever he wanted to. However, these crimes cannot carry on forever, and the story of his eventual capture is almost as shocking as the crimes themselves. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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 involvement in the murder and dismemberment of his girlfriend. This story is gruesome, disturbing and shocking. This, is the story of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall, and you're listening to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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 FILLED with hate. This story involves Waco, Texas, David Koresh and the Branch Davidians, Ruby Ridge and Randy Weaver, and a lot of anger. Get ready, to dive deep on this one. Once you hear the full story of this crime, you will NOT be able to forget it. You're listening, to 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 brother family massacre... and you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

Grave robbing. Murder. Masks made from human skin. Haunted houses. 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 plethora of films? This story inspired "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Psycho" AND "The Silence of The Lambs". It’s the story of one man, two victims and an unending supply of skinned and dried human flesh… this, is the true story of Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield... and you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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.

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.

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 killer Jeffrey Dahmer. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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 AMERICA.

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 many times over the years, and in this special episode of the podcast, we not only dive deep into the disturbing murders that took place in 1973, but also the paranormal activity that haunts the ruins of Gitchie Manitou. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.

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.