Murders in Massachusetts
Murders in Massachusetts is a true crime podcast exploring real homicide cases, unsolved murders, and criminal investigations across the Bay State. From quiet suburban neighborhoods to historic city streets, each episode dives into the stories that have left lasting marks on local communities. Through detailed storytelling and a strong local lens, the podcast examines not only what happened—but where, and why these cases continue to resonate. Focusing on Massachusetts murders, cold cases, and unsolved homicides, Murders in Massachusetts goes beyond the headlines—uncovering timelines, unanswered questions, and the people at the center of each story. Because in Massachusetts… every town has a story.
Episodes
In 1996, sixteen-year-old Stephanie Santerre disappeared from a home in Groton, Massachusetts.
At first, it appeared she had simply left after an argument. But as investigators began questioning the people closest to her, a far more disturbing story emerged—one involving a private diary, dangerous jealousy, and a betrayal from inside Stephanie’s own family.
Nearly thirty years later, a landmark court decision would bring ...
Some tragedies happen without warning. Others leave behind difficult questions about whether they could have been prevented.
In Part Two of our Murders in Groton series, we examine a case that shook this quiet New England community once again—one that raises important conversations about mental illness, domestic violence, warning signs, and the challenges families face when they desperately seek help.
Beyond the headlines, we r...
Murders in Groton: When Tragedy Comes to a Quiet Town
Part One: The Quadruple Homicide on Common Street
Groton, Massachusetts, is known for its rolling farmland, historic homes, elite schools, and quiet New England charm. For generations, it has been a place where families built their lives believing they had found peace.
On September 8, 2017, that peace was shattered.
Inside a home on Common Street, four people were brutally killed in...
The Disappearance of Melanie Melanson
On October 27, 1989, fourteen-year-old Melanie Melanson vanished after attending a party in a wooded area near an industrial park in Woburn, Massachusetts. She never made it home.
What began as a missing person case soon became one of Massachusetts' most haunting unsolved mysteries. Over the decades, investigators have followed countless leads, searched remote locations, conducted multiple excava...
In October 2023, the quiet city of Gardner, Massachusetts became the center of a tragedy that continues to raise questions more than two years later.
Thirty-year-old Breanne Pennington — a mother of four — was found murdered inside her Cherry Street home. Investigators say her husband, Aaron Pennington, fled shortly after the killing and has not been seen since.
Despite extensive searches, national attention, and an activ...
In October 2023, the quiet city of Gardner, Massachusetts became the center of a tragedy that continues to raise questions more than two years later.
Thirty-year-old Breanne Pennington — a mother of four — was found murdered inside her Cherry Street home. Investigators say her husband, Aaron Pennington, fled shortly after the killing and has not been seen since.
Despite extensive searches, national attention, and an activ...
In the quiet, prestigious town of Andover, Massachusetts—where tradition, wealth, and privacy define everyday life—a brutal crime shattered the illusion of safety.
John and Geraldine “Jack and Jeri” Magee were found murdered inside their home, leaving behind a case filled with unanswered questions.
In Part Two of The Mansion Murders, the timeline begins to take shape. We examine the events as they unfolded, th...
In the quiet, prestigious town of Andover, Massachusetts—where tradition, wealth, and privacy define everyday life—a brutal crime shattered the illusion of safety.
John and Geraldine “Jack and Jeri” Magee were found murdered inside their home, leaving behind a case filled with unanswered questions.
In Part One of The Mansion Murders, we begin to unravel the timeline—and explore the allure and fabric of A...
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