Murder In America

Murder In America

MURDER IN AMERICA is a true crime podcast that takes a state-by-state look at the most infamous homicides across the United States of America. Co-hosted by Courtney Shannon & Colin Browen (of "The Paranormal Files"), the two delve deep into the darkest tales of murder from each and every state, featuring a from a different state every week. Their passion for true crime, along with Colin's career in investigating paranormal activity gives the two a fresh outlook on these crimes, and allows them to gain the deepest perspectives possible when analyzing the grisly details of these horrific acts. Welcome, to Murder in America. - New episodes are posted every Friday. - If you LIKE what we do, you can gain access to BONUS PODCASTS by becoming a Patron!: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamerica - FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/murderinamerica/ - FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/murderinamerica - FOLLOW COLIN'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL (876,000 Subscribers): https://www.youtube.com/theparanormalfilesofficialchannel - FOLLOW COURTNEY ON INSTAGRAM!: https://instagram.com/courtbrowen/ - FOLLOW COLIN ON INSTAGRAM!: https://www.instagram.com/colinbrowen/

Episodes

EP. 217 - TEXAS: The El Paso Walmart Shooting (Pt. 1)

September 26, 2025 • 41 mins
In 2019, a vicious crime rocked the West Texas town of El Paso, when a man drove into town with a heart full of hatred. At the end of that fateful day, over 20 people would be dead, and a horrifying story of hatred would begin to rapidly unravel. In today's episode, we explore the background of the shooter, and what may have driven him to commit such a horrific crime. - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify -...
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EP. 216 - PENNSYLVANIA: Hazed To Death: The Murder of Timothy Piazza

September 19, 2025 • 106 mins
In 2017, news of a disturbing crime began to spread across the campus of Pennsylvania State University. A student named Timothy Piazza had been found dead inside of a fraternity house... but what could have possibly happened here? As investigators and the public began to probe into the real story behind Timothy's death, they ended up unraveling a web of crime and darkness, much more disturbing than they could have ever imagined. -...
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EP. 215 - NEW YORK: The Unsolved Murders Of 9/11

September 12, 2025 • 115 mins
September 11th, 2001 is a day that we will never forget. But there seem to have been a few victims, who were murdered or disappeared on that same day, in the same state, who were indeed forgotten. Join us today as we examine three separate cases of unsolved murders or disappearances that happened in New York on September 11th, 2001, one of which occurred only blocks from the World Trade Center. - Listen to our new show, "THE CO...
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NEW YORK - September 11th, 2001: Never Forget (AD-FREE RE-RELEASE):

September 11, 2025 • 106 mins
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
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EP. 214 - MINNESOTA: The Punk Rock Axe Murders

August 29, 2025 • 95 mins
In today’s episode, we examine a disturbing story of family annihilation, punk rock and axe murder. This is the story of David Brom and his murderous rampage, and you’re listening to “MURDER IN AMERICA”! - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl -Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/id1752719844 -Amazon/Audible - htt...
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EP. 213 - LOUISIANA: He Killed The Pedophile Who Molested His Son On Live TV: The Gary Plauche Story

August 22, 2025 • 95 mins
In 1984, a shocking scene unfolded on live television when Gary Plauché took the law into his own hands. What drove this devoted father to commit such an act of vigilante justice? Unravel the layers of this haunting case as we dive into the story that gripped a nation. In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Jody Plauché, Gary’s son and the victim at the heart of this tragedy, to uncover the untold details and lingering questio...
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EP. 212 - UTAH: The Susan Powell Story (Pt. 2)

August 15, 2025 • 145 mins
In today’s episode, we explore the darker side of the Susan Powell case, and investigate the tendrils of evil that extended from one family involved. - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl -Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/id1752719844 -Amazon/Audible - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ab1ade99-740c-46ae-8028...
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EP. 211 - UTAH: The Susan Powell Story (Pt. 1)

August 8, 2025 • 111 mins
In today’s episode, we explore the story of the disappearance of Susan Powell, the murder of her two children, and the fight to find justice in an incredibly dark place. - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl -Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/id1752719844 -Amazon/Audible - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ab1...
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EP. 210 - ARKANSAS: She Forgave Her Mother's Killer... Then He Killed Her Too

August 1, 2025 • 78 mins
In today's episode, we examine the bizarre story of the Snowden family murders, which took place over a few decades in a small community in the state of Arkansas. In 1996, a double homicide occurred inside of a historic property in the small town, which rocked the community. However, the story didn't end there, and this violence reared its ugly head once again decades later when in 2020, news broke of an unthinkable event occurring...
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EP. 209 - MARYLAND: The Torture Murder of 22-Year-Old Stephanie Roper

July 25, 2025 • 79 mins
In today's bonus episode of the show, we examine an incredibly brutal, and strikingly random act of violence that unfolded in a small community in the heart of Maryland. Stephanie Roper was only 22 years old on the fateful April night when her car broke down on the side of the road. And what happened next, was straight out of a nightmare- Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5I...
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EP. 208 - TEXAS: The Killing Of 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham

July 18, 2025 • 97 mins
In February of 2024, a young girl disappeared in the deep, dark heart of Livingston, Texas. And when the full story was eventually investigated and revealed, the story took a darker turn than the people involved could possibly imagine. In today's episode, we spoke with Cassie Cunningham, Audrii's mother, to share stories and memories of her life, and to help us further understand exactly what went wrong. - Listen to our new show,...
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EP. 207: CALIFORNIA - The Incest Family Murder Cult

July 11, 2025 • 82 mins
In today's disturbing episode, we examine the story of mass murderer and child rapist Marcus Wesson, who led a campaign of terror and abuse against his own family members for decades, while at the same time preaching that he was a "vampire jesus". Listener discretion is advised. Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl -Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.appl...
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206: ALABAMA - The RACIST Serial Killer: Joseph Paul Franklin

July 4, 2025 • 108 mins
In the late 1970's, a series of bizarre, racist murders rocked the United States. And for years, no one had any idea who was carrying them out. Was it the Ku Klux Klan? White supremacists? Or something darker. However, when the truth began to come out, the story took a darker turn than you possibly could have imagined... - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP4...
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205: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 3)

June 6, 2025 • 110 mins
In 2012, a violent crime rocked the community of Aurora, Colorado. A heavily armed mass killer had attacked a midnight showing of the newly released film, “The Dark Knight Rises”, and had slaughtered 12 people and injured 70 more in cold blood. But when the smoke cleared and investigators began to piece together what led up to the shooting, they couldn’t believe what they were discovering. - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIR...
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EP. 204: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 2)

May 30, 2025 • 93 mins
In 2012, a vicious and brutal shooting rocked the community of Aurora, Colorado, when violence erupted in a midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Rises”. Join us today as we break down the tragedy minute by minute, explore the tragic events of that day and honor the victims that passed. - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl -Apple Podcasts - https://p...
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EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

May 23, 2025 • 104 mins
In 2012, a violent crime rocked the community of Aurora, Colorado. A heavily armed mass killer had attacked a midnight showing of the newly released film, “The Dark Knight Rises”, and had slaughtered 12 people and injured 70 more in cold blood. But when the smoke cleared and investigators began to piece together what led up to the shooting, they couldn’t believe what they were discovering. - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRAC...
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201: NEVADA - The "Ghost Adventures" Murders (feat. Nick Groff)

May 16, 2025 • 114 mins
In today's episode, we examine a disturbing string of murder attached to the infamous television program "Ghost Adventures", and speak with one of the original cast members and co-founders of the show, Nick Groff, about his direct ties to the crimes. The stories that we are about to share with you are sure to shock you, and one of them is still playing out right now as we release this episode. These are dark, disturbing stories, so...
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EP. 202: NEW MEXICO - MURDERED ON HER 10TH BIRTHDAY: The Story of Victoria Martens

May 16, 2025 • 129 mins
In today’s episode, we explore an absolutely heinous crime committed by a mother, her boyfriend and his cousin in 2016, and hopefully raise awareness so that they can finally find the missing perpetrator. - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl -Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/id1752719844 -Amazon/Audible - ht...
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EP. 200: SERIAL KILLER Larry Hall

May 2, 2025 • 112 mins
In our special 200th episode, we deep dive into the story of a serial killer that a lot of people have never heard about, a man named Larry Hall. Larry was an avid fan of the Civil War, frequently travelled across the country to take part in reenactments, and even grew out his facial hair so that he would look more like a soldier from that era. But what the others at the reenactments didn’t know, was that when they weren’t busy rol...
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EP. 199: IDAHO - The Man Who Killed His Neighbor's Family: The Majorjon Kaylor Murders

April 25, 2025 • 74 mins
In June of 2023, a brutal quadruple homicide rocked a town in Idaho that sent shockwaves rippling across the nation. On that day, a man named Majorjon Kaylor entered a duplex home in his community, and brutally executed the members of a family, one by one, in cold blood. But the story, told in whole, reveals a disturbing motive for the killings, and tells a larger, darker story when looked at as a whole.  - Listen to our new show, ...
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