In 2022, three bodies were discovered inside of a flaming home in Riverside, California. And the shocking true story behind how these innocent people ended up dead would send shockwaves across the country. This story shows that even the authorities who are sworn to protect us can sometimes fail us, and demonstrates just how dangerous and brutal the dark web can be... you're listening to MURDER IN AMERICA. SPONSORS: Up YOUR underwear game with MEUNDIES! To get 25% off your first order, plus free standard shipping, visit https://www.MeUndies.com/MIA Start your therapy journey today with BETTERHELP! Just visit https://www.betterhelp.com/MIA to get 10% off your first month! Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community For more MIA bonus content, including ad-free episodes, join us on Patreon. Instagram Facebook Twitter Colin's TikTok & Courtney's TikTok Follow Colin's travels investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files YouTube channel. SOURCES: Bhole, Aneeta. “Former Virginia state trooper who catfished girl, 15, and then killed three members of her family gained access to their California home by pretending he was a DETECTIVE and pretended he needed them for 'questioning'.” Daily Mail, May 25, 2023. “'CATFISH' MURDERS KILLER BLACKED OUT WINDOWS OF NEW HOME Purchased Days Before Killings & Abduction.” TMZ, December 1, 2022 Hibbitts, Emily and John Price. “Washington County, Virginia Board to discuss ‘Catfish Killer’ related claim.” WJHL 11, May 19, 2023. Logan, Erin and Summer Lin. “‘Catfish’ cop Austin Lee Edwards groomed other teen years before Riverside slayings.” The Los Angeles Times, January 8, 2023. Logan, Erin and Summer Lin. “He faked an investigation. Then the ‘detective’ killed her family and abducted her niece.” The Los Angeles Times, May 25, 2023. Logan, Erin and Summer Lin. “Co-workers of cop who killed 3 in California took items from his home before official search.” The Los Angeles Times, December 9, 2022. Logan, Erin and Summer Lin. “‘Catfish’ cop who killed three in Riverside failed Virginia State Police mental health exam, lawyers allege.” The Los Angeles Times, May 19, 2023. O’Neill, Jesse. “Cop Austin Lee Edwards allegedly bound and gagged Calif. family before murders: neighbor.” The New York Post, November 29, 2022. “Police never searched 'catfish' cop Austin Lee Edwards' second home.” Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 12, 2023. Sorrell, Robert. “Former Southwest Virginia deputy accused of murdering California family had clean employment record, documents show.” Times News, December 21, 2022. “Washington County deputies searched home of Austin Edwards following California shooting.” WCYB 5, December 12, 2022. (C) 2023 BLOOD IN THE SINK PRODUCTIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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