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Jan 2025
37m 35s

The Murder of Austin Colson (Vermont)

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A 19-year old South Royalton, Vermont resident was missing under suspicious circumstances for over four months before his remains were found in an old barn miles from home. Investigators have named a strong suspect for his murder, but as the seven year anniversary approaches, this case is still unsolved.

  • If you have information regarding the 2018 homicide of Austin Colson, please contact the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks at (802) 234-9933.
     

View source material and photos for this episode at: darkdowneast.com/austincolson

 

Dark Downeast is an audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low.

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