Murders in Massachusetts
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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>Murders in Massachusetts</strong> is a true crime podcast exploring real homicide cases, unsolved murders, and criminal investigations across the Bay State.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Because in Massachusetts… every town has a story.</p>
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Publishing Since
4/28/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 8, 2026
Murders in Groton - Part One: The Quadruple Homicide on Common Street
<p>Murders in Groton: When Tragedy Comes to a Quiet Town</p><p>Part One: The Quadruple Homicide on Common Street</p><p>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.</p><p>On September 8, 2017, that peace was shattered.</p><p>Inside a home on Common Street, four people were brutally killed in one of the deadliest family homicides in recent Massachusetts history. The victims—Elizabeth Lackey, Frank Lackey, Elizabeth Krause, and home health aide Bertha Mae Parker—were attacked in a place where they should have been safest.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Murders in Massachusetts</strong>, we go beyond the headlines to examine the events leading up to that tragic day, the frantic phone calls made in the final moments before the killings, the investigation that followed, and the questions that continue to surround the case.</p><p>You'll also hear the story of Groton itself—a town whose nearly 400-year history was forever altered by an act of unimaginable violence.</p><p>This is not a story about sensationalizing tragedy.</p><p>It's about remembering the victims, understanding the circumstances, and exploring how one afternoon changed a community forever.</p><p><strong>Part One</strong> explores the quadruple homicide on Common Street.</p><p><strong>Coming next:</strong> Part Two: Behind Closed Doors, examining another tragedy that would once again shake the town of Groton just two years later.</p><p>🎙️ <strong>Murders in Massachusetts</strong> Every Town Has a Story.</p>
June 16, 2026
The Disappearance of Melanie Melanson
<p><strong>The Disappearance of Melanie Melanson</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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 Melanie's final hours. Yet more than three decades later, critical questions remain unanswered.</p><p>In this episode of Murders in Massachusetts, host Jonathan Power examines the timeline of Melanie's disappearance, the party where she was last seen, the individuals believed to be among the last people to see her alive, and the many twists that have defined this case over the years.</p><p>Featuring historical reporting, investigative records, and firsthand perspectives, this episode explores the unanswered questions, the impact on Melanie's family, and the ongoing search for justice.</p><p>Someone knows what happened to Melanie Melanson.</p><p>After more than 35 years, her family is still waiting for answers.</p><p>If you have information regarding Melanie Melanson's disappearance, please contact law enforcement. To learn more about the case, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://MelanieMelanson.com">MelanieMelanson.com</a>.</p><p>Some stories are still being written.</p><p>Contributors:</p><p>Billie-Sue Hutchins</p>
May 27, 2026
Searching for Answers: Part Two - The Murder of Breanne Pennington
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Despite extensive searches, national attention, and an active murder warrant, the mystery surrounding Aaron Pennington’s disappearance remains unsolved.</p><p>In Part Two of Searching for Answers, we continue examining the events surrounding Breanne’s death, the unanswered questions investigators still face, and the emotional impact left behind on those who knew her best.</p><p>For the first time in this series, listeners will also hear Breanne’s own voice — offering a deeply personal and haunting reminder of the life at the center of this case.</p><p>As investigators continue searching for Aaron Pennington, many are still left asking:</p><p>Where is Aaron Pennington?</p><p>Contributors:</p><p>Brenda Hull — Aunt of Breanne Pennington</p><p>Sarah Wilcox — Close Friend of Breanne Pennington</p><p>Stephen Landry — Reporter, The Gardner News</p>
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- What is Murders in Massachusetts?
<p><strong>Murders in Massachusetts</strong> is a true crime podcast exploring real homicide cases, unsolved murders, and criminal investigations across the Bay State.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Because in Massachusetts… every town has a story.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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