Episode 511: The Duston Family Murders

Inhuman: A True Crime Podcast

Inhuman Podcast

True Crime

4.6 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2026

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

In the early morning hours of December 1, 1991, 46‑year‑old Jane Duston of Branson, Missouri, took the lives of most of her family and then her own. Jane had recently undergone surgery for uterine cancer and was receiving medication for depression. While we cannot fully know what she experienced or the depth of her suffering, these factors are believed to have played a role in that tragic night. As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, this painful story is a solemn reminder that we often cannot see the struggles people carry inside. Serious illness, treatment, and mental health conditions can quietly and powerfully alter a person’s thoughts and behaviors, even in those who once seemed steady and strong. Out of that awareness, we can choose compassion: to listen without judgment, to check in with those who may be isolated, and to encourage—gently and persistently—access to care and support. Small acts of kindness and vigilance can matter deeply to someone who feels alone. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24/7/365 help is available. Call or text 988 or Chat at 988lifeline.org For our international listeners findahelpline.comYou are not alone. Click here to join our Patreon. Click here to get your own Inhuman merch. Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group. To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.5	What's up you guys? I'm Andrea. And I'm Haley. And you're listening to Inhuman, a true crime podcast. Welcome back, everybody. Happy day.
1:00.8	Today's case was suggested by one of our listeners.
1:05.3	So I just want to say first and foremost, thank you for the suggestion because this is a really heartbreaking case, but it's also one
1:13.4	that I feel is important, um, is an important one to share. Um, but this is the Dustin family
1:20.8	murders. Okay. I don't think I've heard of this. I had neither. And I, don't know why because it's like I said, it's a pretty heartbreaking case.
1:33.0	And I think it got a lot of attention in the area that it happened in, which is Branson, Missouri.
1:39.9	But for whatever reason, I don't think it got like national news coverage.
1:43.8	But it was kind of like an open and shut case too.
1:46.3	So maybe that's why.
1:48.9	But yeah, let's just let's just get into it.
1:53.3	In the early morning hours of December 1st, 1991, 46-year-old Jane Dustin carried out one of the most shocking family murder suicides in Missouri history.
2:08.1	According to the Taney County Coroner and police reports, Jane moved through her family's Branson home while they slept, armed with a 38 caliber revolver.
2:21.9	Jane first shot her husband, Tom, Dustin, a 49-year-old insurance agent and former Branson City Councilman,
2:31.3	four times in their shared bedroom.
2:34.4	Oh my gosh.
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