
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/
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Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 52min
205: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 3)
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.
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May 30, 2025 • 1h 35min
EP. 204: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 2)
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.
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May 23, 2025 • 1h 46min
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)
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.
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Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!:
-Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl
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Feeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel
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May 16, 2025 • 1h 56min
201: NEVADA - The "Ghost Adventures" Murders (feat. Nick Groff)
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 listener discretion is heavily advised.
Podcast clips featuring Mark & Debbie Constantino taken from S3 Ep77 of “Darkness Radio” with Dave Schrader. Full show can be found here:
https://youtu.be/BmAkm229s7Q
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May 16, 2025 • 2h 12min
EP. 202: NEW MEXICO - RAPED & MURDERED ON HER 10TH BIRTHDAY: The Story of Victoria Martens
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.
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Feeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel
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May 2, 2025 • 1h 55min
EP. 200: SERIAL KILLER Larry Hall
Dive into the chilling tale of Larry Hall, a serial killer lurking behind a façade of Civil War reenactments. Discover the stark contrast of history and horror as he hunted vulnerable victims amid staged battles. Unearth the haunting stories of vanished women and the relentless quest for justice. Explore the psychological depths of Hall's manipulative tactics and the emotional toll on families left in the wake of his crimes. This exploration reveals the dark secrets of a charming town, leaving listeners with profound questions about good and evil.

Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 17min
EP. 199: IDAHO - The Man Who Killed His Neighbor's Family: The Majorjon Kaylor Murders
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, "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-b2cf41eabf58/the-conspiracy-files-Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/PC:1001089101-iHeart - https://iheart.com/podcast/186907423/-PocketCast - https://pca.st/dpdyrcca-CastBox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id6193084?country=us-Stay Connected:Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamericaInstagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmericaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowenFeeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel-(c) BLOOD IN THE SINK PRODUCTIONS 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 9min
EP. 198: ARIZONA - The Murder of Emily Pike
This gripping discussion unveils the tragic stories of Ashlyn Mike and Emily Pike, two Native American girls whose murders highlight systemic failures in justice. The podcast explores the cultural significance of sacred spaces in Indigenous communities and the challenges of jurisdiction in missing persons cases. It delves into the emotional impact on families and uncovers the urgent need for reform regarding the missing Indigenous women epidemic. Listen to the heartfelt call for justice and the resilience of communities fighting to protect their own.

Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 26min
EP. 197: COLORADO - The Mass Shooter Who Fled To Mexico
In today's episode, we examine a disturbing crime that rocked the community of Aurora, Colorado in 2022. On the fateful day of the killings, three members of a local family, and another man were executed in cold blood inside of their home. But what happened both before, and after the shooting itself, was what made this story that much more disturbing.-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-b2cf41eabf58/the-conspiracy-files-Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/PC:1001089101-iHeart - https://iheart.com/podcast/186907423/-PocketCast - https://pca.st/dpdyrcca-CastBox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id6193084?country=us-Stay Connected:Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamericaInstagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmericaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowenFeeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel-(c) BLOOD IN THE SINK PRODUCTIONS 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 43min
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland
In 1999, firefighters were called to a small trailer home in Welch, Oklahoma, to extinguish a roaring fire. But when the smoke cleared, and bodies began to pile up, this mystery only grew deeper and deeper. This story involves missing girls, unsolved mysteries and torture- 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 - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ab1ade99-740c-46ae-8028-b2cf41eabf58/the-conspiracy-files-Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/PC:1001089101-iHeart - https://iheart.com/podcast/186907423/-PocketCast - https://pca.st/dpdyrcca-CastBox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id6193084?country=us-Stay Connected:Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamericaInstagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmericaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowenFeeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel-(c) BLOOD IN THE SINK PRODUCTIONS 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices