Morning Cup of Murder
2,274 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 630 ratingsEver wonder what crime took place on today's date in true crime history? If so, sit back and grab a cup of coffee as you enjoy your daily dose of True Crime. Your host, Korina Biemesderfer, guides you through a dark history lesson, with tales of murder, abduction, serial killers, cults, and more in this short-form DAILY true crime podcast, that has been downloaded over 30 Million times. Remember, stay safe.
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Two Identical Murders That Happened 157 Years Apart - May 27 2024
May 27, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutesMay 27th: Mary Ashford and Barbara Forest Killed(1817 and 1974) In a world filled with conspiracy theories, it becomes hard to hear stories about the unexplainable and not wonder if theorists might be right. On May 27th, in 1817 and 1974, two completely unrelated events happened that seemed like history repeating itself. Two cases far too similar to not wonder what other-wordly force could be at play. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Mary_Ashford_and_Barbara_Forrest, https://www.us...
A Killer Hiding in Californias Cocaine Epidemic - May 26 2024
May 26, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutesMay 26th: Verna Williams Discovered Dead (Michael Hughes)(1986) Los Angeles, during the late 80s and early 90s, was a truly terrifying place to live with victims of violent crimes that seemed to turn up almost daily. On May 26th 1986 one such victim was found and, though it would take a few decades, her case would land amongst many others all connected to one dangerous man. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hughes_(serial_killer)#:~:text=Verna%20Williams%2C%2036%2C%20was%20discovered,Lo...
A Doomsday Murder Plot - May 25 2024
May 25, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutesMay 25th: Joshua Jaxon Vallow Born(2012) Today’s case is one that most are familiar with. On May 25th 2012 a young boy was born who would, later, be placed in the care of a woman who would then place both his life, and the life of his sister, in danger as some sort of doomsday murder plot with a man she would stop at nothing to be with. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killings_of_Tylee_Ryan_and_J._J._Vallow, https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime/death-penalty-taken-off-the-table-for-lori-vallow-...
A Terrifying Robbery and Murder in A Wendy's - May 24 2024
May 24, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutesMay 24th: John Taylor and Craig Godineaux Kill (2000) No one expects that showing up to work could possibly be a deadly decision. On May 24th 2000 two men made 7 individuals victims at their place of work all for the sake of some money in the safe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy%27s_massacre, https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/taylor-john-b.htm, https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/godineaux-craig.htm, https://pix11.com/news/local-news/queens/wendys-massacre-shooter-who-killed-5-regrets-taki...
The Disappearance of Logan Schiendelman - May 23 2024
May 23, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutesMay 23rd: Logan Schiendelman Missing Persons Report Filed(2016) It’s hard to believe that a person can simply disappear without leaving any valuable clues behind. On May 23rd 2016 a missing persons report was filed for a young man whose whereabouts remain unknown. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Logan_Schiendelman, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Missing-Logan-Drew-Schiendelman, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-logan-schiendelman-s-disappearance,...
From Escort, to Countess, to Killer - May 22 2024
May 22, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutesMay 22nd: Jamila M'Barek's Trial Begins (2007) Money is on the top of the list when it comes to motives to kill. On May 22nd 2007 a salacious trial began where a man was killed for, what investigators believed, was a large financial payout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamila_M%27Barek, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3499424/Bizarre-obsession-led-murder-Britain-s-decadent-aristocrat-10th-Earl-Shaftesbury.html, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11846311/Documentary-explore-...
Road Rage and An Innocent Victim - May 21 2024
May 21, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutesMay 21st: Aiden Leos Killed (2021) Road rage has, in recent years, become more and more dangerous. On May 21st 2021 a couple was driving to work when they decided to cut off a mother in the carpool lane. A simple hand gesture was exchanged and would, in the end, cost an innocent victim his life. https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/aiden-leos-road-rage-shooting-orange-county-plead-not-guilty/2868440/, https://abc7.com/aiden-leos-suspects-arrested-freeway-shooting-arraignment/11741986/, ...
Murder in The Anthropology Office - May 20 2024
May 20, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutesMay 20th: Abdulsalam S. al-Zahrani Pleads Guilty (2011) You never truly know what’s going on in people’s heads. Where their minds are, what their fears are, and what can suddenly switch and turn them into something dangerous. On May 20th 2011 a man pleaded guilty in a case that saw him afraid enough that he took another human’s life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_T._Antoun, https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/06/nyregion/06binghamton.html, https://www.bupipedream.com/news/7006/al-zahran...
The Monster Who Killed Hannah Hill - May 19 2024
May 19, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutesMay 19th: Hannah Hill Disappeared (1999) The speed in which someone can be reported missing can make or break a case. On May 19th 1999 a young woman disappeared in a case that saw some delay in officially filing the missing persons report. A move that left two strange incidents unconnected and delayed the answers her family was so desperately looking for. https://ceeblacuud.medium.com/convicted-of-a-rape-while-out-on-bail-for-a-murder-case-342836907bc2, https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/...
The Hungerford Massacre - May 18 2024
May 18, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutesMay 18th: Michael Robert Ryan Born (1960) Sudden mass shootings rarely make sense. On May 18th 1960 a young man was born who would commit a truly devastating massacre for motives that, to this day, remain a mystery. *Suggested by Martin Cleaver on Facebook Messenger* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungerford_massacre, https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/ryan-michael-robert.htm, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/michael-ryan-and-the-hungerford-massacre, https://www.getreading.c...
A Chaotic Spree Killing - May 17 2024
May 17, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutesMay 17th: Richard Baumhammers Born (1965) Spree killings are pure chaos. It feels impossible to predict who the next victim will be and it can send an entire state into a complete panic. On May 17th 1965 a man was born who would trigger fear across two counties in Pennsylvania. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Baumhammers, https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/baumhammers.htm, https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/baumhammers-killing-spree-was-20-years-ago/,https://www.timesonline...
The Derby Poisoner - May 16 2024
May 16, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutesMay 16th: Lydia Sherman Dies (1878) We know, now, that women are more than capable of killing. But, centuries ago, that wasn’t fathomable. On May 16th 1878 a woman who broke the mold died in prison after shocking the world with her crimes. https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/lydia-sherman-the-derby-poisoner-commits-the-horror-of-the-century/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lydia_Sherman, https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/sherman-lydia.htm, https://midwesterncitizen.com/2021/02/the-luck-o...
The Lynching of Jesse Washington in Waco Texas - May 15 2024
May 15, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutesMay 15th: Jesse Washington Killed (1916) Our history is filled with tragic events that, one would hope, seem outlandish and barbaric with more modern eyes. On May 15th 1916 a young man became the victim of a lynch mob in a case that saw, for the first time, a widespread distaste for, unfortunately, a common crime. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynching_of_Jesse_Washington, https://wacohistory.org/items/show/55, https://lynchingintexas.org/bernstein, https://www.npr.org/2006/05/13/5401868/wac...
Sex, Drugs, Orgies and Murder - May 14 2024
May 14, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutesMay 14th: Max Garvie Killed (1967) Sometimes a victim’s personal life can cloud a murder investigation and, eventually, the trial itself. On May 14th 1967 a man was killed in a case that was deeply affected by scandalous lives of sex, drugs, and orgies. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Maxwell_Garvie, https://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/garvie-sheila.htm, https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/former-balmoral-housemaid-convicted-murder-27628435, https://www.glasgowt...
Capitol Punishment and Mental Deficiencies - May 13 2024
May 13, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutesMay 13th: James Lee Clark Born (1968) The topic of capital punishment is the subject of countless debates. On May 13th 1968 a man was born who would find himself at the center of these arguments as well as the subject of a lot of disagreement. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Lee_Clark, https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18064372, https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Convicted-killer-of-Denton-high-school-girl-8719748.php, https://www.itemonline.com/news/denton-county-man-executed-for-ki...
The Unsolved Caribbean Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley - May 12 2024
May 12, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutesMay 12th: Amy Lynn Bradley Born (1974) A vacation is a time to relax, let loose, and enjoy the lack of responsibilities for even just a moment. It’s not a time where a family should be searching for their missing daughter. On May 12th 1974 a young woman was born who would find herself missing from a family vacation in a case that remains unsolved all these years later. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Amy_Lynn_Bradley, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/amy-lynn-bradley, https:...
Adultery and the Murder of An Earl - May 11 2024
May 11, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutesMay 11th: Josslyn Hay Born (1901) Sometimes a lifestyle choice can place someone in the crosshairs of danger. On May 11th 1901 a man was born who would go on to live quite the salacious lifestyle. One that made him the enemy of many and the victim of one mystery individual. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josslyn_Hay,_22nd_Earl_of_Erroll, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-454133/White-Mischief-murder-finally-solved-66-years.html, https://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/josslyn-hay-the-murder-...
The Disappearance and Murder of Jessica O'Grady - May 10 2024
May 10, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutesMay 10th: Jessica O'Grady Disappears (2006) One person can alter your entire life and not always for the best. On May 10th 2006 a young woman with so much life ahead of her went out to meet with a man who would alter the entire course of her life and send her straight to a devastatingly early grave. *Suggested by Ashley on email* https://forensicfiles.fandom.com/wiki/Jessica_O%27Grady, https://medium.com/the-criminalist/19-year-old-pregnant-college-student-was-murdered-c370f1d56101, https:/...
The Dark Deeds of Ludivine Chambet - May 9 2024
May 09, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutesMay 9th: Ludivine Chambet's Trial Starts (2017) Not all medical professionals want the best for their patients. On May 9th 2017 a woman was brought to trial for crimes she committed against her elderly patients. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludivine_Chambet, https://gravereviews.com/2021/01/28/ludivine-chambet-nursing-assistant-to-poisoner/, http://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/2018/12/ludivine-chambet-serial-killer-nurse.html, https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20131213-french-care-worker-poisone...
The Fallout of a Repossessed Car - May 8 2024
May 08, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutesMay 8th: James Edward Pough Kills for First Time(1971) Triggering events come in all types. On May 8th 1971 a man killed for the first time but would later begin a spree triggered by the loss of his car and the company’s demand for money. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Edward_Pough, https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/pough-james-edward.htm, https://news.wjct.org/first-coast/2019-04-08/play-honors-victims-family-of-jacksonvilles-gmac-mass-shooting, https://blog.cucollector.com/hot-topics/...
Horror in the Field - May 7 2024
May 07, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutesMay 7th: Nicholas Scherr Pleads Guilty (1996) Teenagers feel this sense of invincibility and often think that they are immune from danger. We know, however, that this is not always the case. On May 7th 1996 a man pleaded guilty in a case that saw three teenagers spending an evening together and only 2 walking out with their lives. https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/content/news/Mobridge-man-who-raped-killed-woman-in-1980-released-from-prison-512582771.html, https://www.change.org/p/south-dakota-...
Murder of The Candy Shop Owners - May 6 2024
May 06, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutesMay 6th: Ormesher Sisters Bodies Found (1956) Sometimes a case seems doomed to remain unsolved. On May 6th 1956 the bodies of two sweet elderly sisters were found inside their home in a case that, as it stands, remains one of Lancashire’s most chilling unsolved murder cases. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Ormesher_Sisters, https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/unsolved-murders-sweet-shop-sisters-25375453, https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/ormskirk-double-murders-...
A Missing Mother - May 5 2024
May 05, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutesMay 5th: Paula Hounslea's Body Found (2012) Sometimes it seems like police know who the killer is but don’t have enough evidence to bring forth charges. At least, not enough to ensure a conviction. On May 5th 2012 a woman disappeared and, though it seems like police have a good idea of who might be responsible, the only people arrested had to be let go without any charges. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Paula_Hounslea, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2158934/Daughter-woman-...
The Kent State Massacre And Vietnam War Protests - May 4 2024
May 04, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutesMay 4th: Kent State Massacre (1970) Some true crime events are historical in nature due, in large part, to their connections with politics. Today’s story is one of those events. On May 4th 1970 an event took place during the height of war protests and cost 4 young students their lives. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootings, https://www.kent.edu/may-4-historical-accuracy, https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/kent-state-shooting, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/...
The Murderous Mr. Kipper - May 3 2024
May 03, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutesMay 3rd: Suzy Lamplugh Born (1961) Sometimes there is a clear answer to a case but, for one reason or another, the evidence isn’t enough to land a conviction. On May 3rd 1961 a young woman was born who would, at the age of 25, suddenly disappear while in the company of a mystery man. A man who, police are certain, they have identified but have never been able to convict for her abduction and murder. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Suzy_Lamplugh, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/...
An Unthinkable Act of Revenge - May 2 2024
May 02, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutesMay 2nd: John Battaglia Kills (2001) Revenge can be incredibly deadly. On May 2nd 2001 two young girls suffered at the hands of a man who they loved dearly. A man who wanted revenge and let that overpower his paternal instincts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Battaglia, https://www.texastribune.org/2018/02/01/dallas-man-who-killed-his-daughters-set-again-execution/, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42910629, https://www.dallasnews.com/news/courts/2018/02/02/john-battaglia-taunts...
Welcome to May 2024 - Celebrating Five Years of MCOM!
May 01, 2024 08:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to the 6th season of MCOM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Scorned Lover With A Plan - May 1 2024
May 01, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutesMay 1st: Kay Wenal Killed(2008) Money can’t buy everything. On May 1st 2008 a wealthy, beautiful, and beloved woman was killed inside her home in a case that remains a mystery to this day. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2170746/Kay-Wenal-murder-Police-discover-pictures-killer-threatening-letter-cold-case.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-help-solve-this-case-who-killed-kay-wenal/, https://www.oxygen.com/the-dna-of-murder-with-paul-holes/crime-news/paul-holes-tries-track-...
The Dangers of A Bad Cop - April 30 2024
April 30, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutesApril 30th: Antoinette Frank Born (1971) Some people aren’t meant to protect and serve. On April 30th 1971 a young woman was born who had dreams of becoming a police officer. Dreams she achieved but then used to commit a truly terrible crime. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoinette_Frank, https://murderpedia.org/female.F/f/frank-antoinette.htm, https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/appeal-of-killer-nopd-cop-antoinette-franks-accomplice-sent-back-to-la-supreme-court/article_c5189d09-9059-5...
The Man Next Door - April 29 2024
April 29, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutesApril 29th: 2011 Hectorville Siege (2011) Gun laws differ from state to state and country to country but, we hope, that those laws are each put in place to protect the innocent. On April 29th 2011 a tragic event occurred in South Australia that saw many wondering how the killer managed to get his hands on the murder weapon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Hectorville_siege, https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/siege-at-hectorville-ends-with-man-suspected-of-shooting-three-de...
Murder before Divorce - April 28 2024
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The Mystery of Tempe Girl - April 27 2024
April 27, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutesApril 27th: Tempe Girl Found (2002) Jane and John Doe cases tend to haunt those involved who desperately want to give a family closure and give an unknown victim back their name. On April 27th 2002 a young victim was found in a case that, still, remains unsolved and her identity remains a mystery. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempe_Girl, https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Tempe_Girl, https://dnadoeproject.org/case/tempe-girl-2002/, https://popculturecrime.medium.com/who-is-tempe...
A Lonely Gas Station At Night - April 26 2024
April 26, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutesApril 26th: Jessica Heeringa Disappeared (2013) The night shift, for some, can be scary. Especially when you hear horror stories like the one I’m about to tell you. On April 26th 2013 a young woman disappeared from the night shift she worked all on her own. A case that would take years, and the brave actions of another young girl, to finally solve. *Suggested by Sandi* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jessica_Heeringa, https://people.com/crime/jessica-heeringa-murder-jeffrey-willis-c...
The Freeway Phantom -April 25 2024
April 25, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutesApril 25th: Freeway Phantom’s First Kill (1971) Crimes against children are always harder to swallow. On April 25th 1971 an unknown serial killer struck for the first time and would, by the end of his reign of terror, take the lives of a handful of young girls all 18 years and younger. Wikipedia, wusa9.com, http://themurdersquad.com/, people.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cannibal Chef - April 24 2024
April 24, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutesApril 24th: Damien Oldfield’s Killer Arrested (2008) While many search for a motive to make sense of a crime, sometimes that motive becomes a bone of contention in a trial. On April 24th 2008 a man was arrested and sent to trial where both sides assigned vastly different motives. ttps://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/most-gruesome-murder-ever-saw-21551431, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18481263/cannibal-anthony-morley-now/, https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/oct/20/ukcrime1, https:/...
An Argument that led to Murder - April 23 2024
April 23, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutesApril 23rd: Katrina Denise Powe and Mystery Toma Hillian Found Dead (2006) One argument can completely alter the course of someone’s life. On April 23rd 2006 two victims were found in a case that saw one young boy snap after an argument with his mother. https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2006/apr/25/12-year-old-charged-with-killing-mother-brother/, https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna10704045, https://www.news24.com/news24/he-was-a-bad-kid-20060425, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/20...
Murder Mystery on the Farm - April 22 2024
April 22, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutesApril 22nd: Wolf Family Murders (1920) Can one fight really lead to the death of an entire family? On April 22nd 1920 a family was killed in a case that, it would later be learned, was all the result of one small argument between farmers. *Suggested by duh.its.steph* https://bismarcktribune.com/here-is-the-story-of-the-wolf-family-murder/article_af90320a-4195-5f4a-b145-37fdd83ab5c0.html, https://the-line-up.com/the-wolf-family, https://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/news/the-vault/whatever-ha...
The Murder of Mother and Daughter - April 21 2024
April 21, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutesApril 21st: Kathy and Samantha Netherland Killed (2014) It’s incredibly difficult to watch as a promising life is cut down by unknown sources. On April 21st 2014 a mother and daughter who had everything in life to look forward to were brutally slain by a person, or persons, unknown. https://www.wave3.com/2021/04/21/th-anniversary-murders-nelson-county-mother-daughter-remain-unsolved/, https://www.whas11.com/article/news/investigations/bardstown/car-caught-on-surveillance-at-netherland-home/...
Ruthless Killer or Battered Spouse - April 20 2024
April 20, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutesApril 20th: Jessica Riggins Sentenced (2009) Domestic violence can, in some awful cases, lead to someone’s death. But, it’s not always the victim of such abuse that ends up losing their life. On April 20th 2009 a woman who claimed she was a battered woman acting in self-defense was sentenced for the murder of her husband. A case in which her abuse was detailed but her real motive dubbed something selfish. https://murderpedia.org/female.R/r/riggins-jessica.htm, https://tucson.com/news/flagsta...
The Boston Marathon Bombing - April 19 2024
April 19, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutesApril 19th: Tamerlan Tsarnaev Dies (2013) Today’s story is one that many of us watched unfold in real time on the news. On April 19th 2013 one suspect in the famed Boston Marathon Bombing died while police pursued him and his brother. Two men who would forever be known in our history for the tragic attack at the prestigious event. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Marathon_bombing, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dzhokhar_Tsarnaev, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamerlan_Tsarnaev, https://...
A Cold Case and A Killer Caught On Camera - April 18 2024
April 18, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutesApril 18th: Missy Bevers Killed (2016) Sometimes a case seems like, from the beginning, it might be an easy one to solve. On April 18th 2016 a case that seemed easily solvable occurred that, unfortunately, remains a mystery even today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Missy_Bevers, https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/missy-bevers, https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/who-murdered-missy-bevers-six-years-after-killing-the-question-remains-unanswered/2943550/, https://allthatsinterestin...
The 1999 London Bombings - April 17 2024
April 17, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutesApril 17th: David Copeland Bombing Started (1999) Hatred can make a seemingly harmless person into something incredibly dangerous. On April 17th 1999 the first of what would be three bombings took place in London that targeted members of a minority group. Bombings that were fueled by extreme hatred. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_London_nail_bombings, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/david-copeland-today, https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2000/once-again-turner-...
The Virginia Tech Shooting - April 16 2024
April 16, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutesNEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder April 16th: The Virginia Tech Shooting (2007) There are some cases that, it seems, everyone, no matter their location, knows the details of. Today’s story is one of those cases. On April 16th 2007 the nation, and even the world, was shook by the news of a horrific shooting at a college campus in Virginia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
Rampage Killing at the Hotel - April 15 2024
April 15, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutesNEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder April 15th: Silvio Izquierdo-Leyva Sentenced (2002) Rampages are often sudden, senseless, and incredibly deadly. On April 15th 2002 a man was sentenced for the rampage he committed that cost 5 individuals their lives. A motiveless rampage that left so many questions in its wake. https://murderpedia.org/male.I/i/izquierdo-leyva.htm, ht...
The Bodies that Washed up on the Island - April 14 2024
April 14, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutesApril 14th: Nikos Metaxes' First Body Found (2019) Acts of nature can sometimes reveal hidden crimes. On April 14th the first of many bodies washed up on an island after some heavy rains. Crimes that, had it not been for the flooding, might have remained a mystery for years to come. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsero_murders, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48744157, https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/nikos-metaxas?CMP=ILC-refresh, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/24/cyp...
The Twilight Murders - April 13 20244
April 13, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutesNEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder April 13th: Kim Edwards & Lucas Markham Kill (2016) Young love can be a powerful thing. And, in some cases, a dangerous thing too. On April 13th 2016 two people paid the cost of young love with their lives. https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/kids-who-kill-evil-up-close/kim-edwards-and-lucas-markham-the-twilight-killers, ht...
The Murder of Susie Casey and The Three Men Who Could Have Done It - April 12 2024
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutesNEW MERCH LIVE NOW: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder April 12th: Susie Casey Disappeared (2008) When someone goes missing it's the people closest to them that become the potential suspects. On April 12th 2008 a young mother went missing in a case that saw the three men closest to her become persons of interest in her murder. https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/07/susie-casey-ob...
A Picture Perfect Home and the Horror Inside - April 11 2024
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutesApril 11th: Dennis Jurgens Killed (1965) Time and time again we hear about picture perfect homes holding horrors we could never imagine. Today’s story began as one such case but, even when faced with ample evidence to prove otherwise, many felt as though their hands were tied and left unable to help. On April 11th 1965 a young boy lost his life at the hands of a perfect adoptive mother who saw him as nothing more than a bad seed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dennis_Jurgens, https...
New Orleans Most Famous Ghost Story - April 10 2024
April 10, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutesApril 10th: Discover of Delphine LaLaurie's Victims (1834) When a true story reaches the level of pop culture phenomenon, it becomes difficult to suss out what is fact and what is headline-grabbing fiction. Today’s story is one such tale. On April 10th 1834 the victims of a famed serial killer were found in a story that is still incredibly popular today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphine_LaLaurie, https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/lalaurie-mansion/madame-lalaurie/, h...
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