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Murders in Massachusetts
Unearthing the Truth Behind the Crime

Murders in Massachusetts

Murders in Massachusetts dives deep into real homicide cases and unsolved mysteries across the state, offering a powerful blend of immersive storytelling and local insights. Each episode reveals the chilling details surrounding these tragedies and their lingering effects on communities.

The Hockey Dad Murder
Murders in Massachusetts
The Hockey Dad Murder

Recent Episodes

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Aug. 12, 2026

The Hockey Dad Murder

What begins as an ordinary youth hockey practice ends in tragedy when an argument over rough play erupts into a fatal confrontation between two fathers. On July 5, 2000, Thomas Junta and Michael Costin crossed paths at the Burbank Ice Arena in Reading, Massachusetts. After an initial scuffle was broken up, Junta left the rink—only to return minutes later. A second fight unfolded in front of nearly a dozen children, including the sons of both men. Costin never regained consciousness and died t
July 24, 2026

Murders in Groton - BONUS EPISODE: Deadly Sister - The Diary Murder

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 the case back into the spotlight and force Stephanie’s loved ones to conf
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July 15, 2026

Murders in Groton - Part Two: Behind Closed Doors

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 remember the life of a woman whose kindness touched those around her
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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 Massachu
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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 Melan
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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 disappearanc

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.