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Murders in Massachusetts

Murders in Massachusetts

Murders in Massachusetts is a true crime podcast dedicated to exploring real homicide cases, unsolved murders, and criminal investigations across Massachusetts. With a focus on both well-known and lesser-known cases, the podcast brings attention to the stories that continue to impact communities throughout the state.

Through immersive storytelling and a strong local perspective, each episode examines the details behind Massachusetts murders—from timelines and investigative findings to the …

Murders in Groton - Part One: The Quadruple Homicide on Common Street
Murders in Massachusetts
Murders in Groton - Part One: The Quadruple Homicide on Common Street

Recent Episodes

Murders in Groton - Part One: The Quadruple Homicide on Common Street
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July 7, 2026

Murders in Groton - Part One: The Quadruple Homicide on Common Street

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 one of the deadliest family homicides in recent Massachusett
The Disappearance of Melanie Melanson
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June 16, 2026

The Disappearance of Melanie Melanson

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 excavations, and interviewed witnesses who were present during Melani
Searching for Answers: Part Two - The Murder of Breanne Pennington
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May 27, 2026

Searching for Answers: Part Two - The Murder of Breanne Pennington

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 active murder warrant, the mystery surrounding Aaron Pennington’s disappearance
Searching for Answers: Part One - The Murder of Breanne Pennington
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May 20, 2026

Searching for Answers: Part One - The Murder of Breanne Pennington

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 active murder warrant, the mystery surrounding Aaron Pennington’s disappearance
The Mansion Murders | The unsolved double homicide of John and Geraldine Magee | Part Two
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May 4, 2026

The Mansion Murders | The unsolved double homicide of John and Geraldine Magee | Part Two

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, the role of the weapon, and the investigation that followed—uncovering details that rais
The Mansion Murders | The unsolved double homicide of John and Geraldine Magee | Part One
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April 27, 2026

The Mansion Murders | The unsolved double homicide of John and Geraldine Magee | Part One

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 Andover itself, where prestige runs deep and secrets don’t always stay hidden. More than a de

About the Host

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Jonathan Power

Creator, Executive Producer and Host

I’m a lifelong Massachusetts native with an equally lifelong fascination with true crime. It started early—watching the O.J. Simpson verdict unfold live at school (it was the ’90s, after all)—and it never let go. Since then, I’ve watched just about every episode of 20/20, 48 Hours, City Confidential, and anything else willing to reopen a case and ask the questions that don’t always have easy answers.
Some of the cases that first pulled me in were the Louise Woodward trial, Sarah Johnson’s conviction for killing her parents, and the stories of Laci Peterson, Robert Blake, and Phil Spector. High-profile cases, yes—but more importantly, moments that revealed how justice, media, and human behavior collide, often imperfectly.

I created Murders in Massachusetts because something was missing. While true crime has gone global, the stories closest to home often get overlooked—or only partially told. I’ve driven past these streets, followed these cases for years, and watched how certain details fade from public conversation while the questions remain.

This podcast is about bringing the focus back—reexamining the cases that unfolded in quiet towns and familiar neighborhoods across Massachusetts, the places we think we know best… until something unthinkable happens.