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Morning Cup of Murder

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Ever 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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The Horrifying Murder of Erika Hill - September 15 2022

September 15, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes

MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ September 15th: Erika Hill Identified (2015) Not everyone is meant to raise children. On September 15th 2015 a Jane Doe’s identity was finally made public and, with it, came the arrest of a woman who should not have been raising children. A woman who, despite the abuses she distributed at home, was known as a kindly woman in the community who worked closely with children.  Join the...

A Slaying on Lovers Lane - September 14 2022

September 14, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes

September 14th: Edward Wheeler Hall  and Eleanor Mills Killed (1922) Sensationalism and the media can warp and alter a case right before our very eyes. On September 14th 1922 a couple was murdered while out on a romantic rendezvous. A case that, at its peak, was all the nation was talking about and splashed across almost every front page in 1926.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hall%E2%80%93Mills_murder_case, https://yalereview.yale.edu/hall-mills-murder-trial-1926, https://www.unsolvedcaseboo...

The Insane Story of Mad Sam - September 13 2022

September 13, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes

September 13th: Sam DeStefano Born (1909) Living a life in association with a gang can lead to dangers that no one can quite prepare for. On September 13th 1909 a man was born who would go on to cement a reputation as one of the most dangerous and deadly men in his Chicago gang. So much so that even his fellow members tried to disassociate with him and called his crimes the act of a sociopath.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_DeStefano, https://organizedcrimeencyclopedia.wikia.org/wiki/Sam...

The Pajama Girl - September 12 2022

September 12, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ September 12th: Linda Agostini Born (1905) The husband did it. It’s become a trope, a common practice, to assume that the husband is always responsible when a wife goes missing or turns up dead. On September 12th 1905 a woman was born who would disappear without any warning. A wo...

The I-5 Strangler - September 11 2022

September 11, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes

MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ September 11th: Roger Reece Kibbe Kills (1977) A survivor can make all the difference in a case. On September 11th 1977 a man claimed what would be his first victim. However, it would take decades, and a survivor, to finally connect him to the many crimes he committed under the nickname, the I-5 Strangler.  Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Listen to The...

The Broken Glass - September 10 2022

September 10, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes

MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ September 10th: Jaclyn Dowaliby Dies (1988) When all of your evidence is circumstantial, is that enough to convict a person that may, or may not, be innocent? On September 10th 1988 a young girl disappeared from her home in a case that, though there was a conviction, remains unsolved to this day. A case that was built almost solely on circumstantial evidence and may have ignored ano...

The Murder of A Religious Leader - September 9 2022

September 09, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes

MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ September 9th: Alexander Men Killed (1990) Infamy can come at a deadly cost. On September 9th 1990 a man whose works, words, and actions were both beloved and loathed by people throughout Russian was struck down just outside his home. A man who, while many loved and followed his word, had many enemies who may have wanted him dead.  Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/morningc...

The Fort Hood Shooting - September 8 2022

September 08, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes

MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ September 8th: Nidal Malik Hasan Born (1970) Some people seem to live a double life. A true Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. On September 8th 1970 a man was born who would go on to commit a deadly, and historical, shooting that left 13 bodies in his wake. A man who, depending on who you spoke to, was either a kind and sweet man or one who held a long and dangerous grudge against the America...

The Best Intentions and The Worst Decisions - September 7 2022

September 07, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes

September 7th: William Clark Kills Marcus Sukow (2008) The best intentions can sometimes lead to some bad decisions. On September 7th 2008 a man who thought he was doing the right thing, or so he said, killed another man who was taking part in a heated argument for all the world to see. https://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/atf-agent-trial-murder-us-virgin-islands/story?id=11012073, https://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/dc-protest-federal-agents-demand-freedom-atf-agent/story?id=11869144, https://www.cnn.c...

Dr Death - September 6 2022

September 06, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes

September 6th: Joseph Michael Swango was Sentenced (2000) The idea that someone who is supposed to save your life is actually a serial killer is a reality that most can’t even comprehend. On September 6th 2000 a man was sentenced for just a fraction of his many crimes. A man who, time and time again, swore an oath to do no harm and, instead, may have killed as many as 60 of his patients.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Swango, https://www.thoughtco.com/profile-of-joseph-michael-swango-...

Murder in an Alaskan Harbor - September 5 2022

September 05, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes

September 5th: Coulthurst Family Arrives in Craig (1982) When police are certain they have the right man, a case ceases to be a priority. But, what if that case still has no convictions? On September 5th 1982 a family and a ship crew came to Craig, Alaska and spent what would be their last few hours out celebrating their successes in a case that, though no one was held responsible, the police consider closed.  https://people.com/crime/people-explains-investor-fishing-boat-murders-alaska/, htt...

The Victims Who Killed The Serial Killer - September 4 2022

September 04, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes

September 4th: Wayne Nance Dies (1986) Not all serial killers will live to see punishment for their crimes. On September 4th 1986 a serial killer died and, though the legal system was unable to charge him for his crimes, his intended victims made sure he didn’t hurt them, or anyone else ever again.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Nance, https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nance-wayne-nathan.htm, https://www.montanarightnow.com/all_abc_fox/montana-murder-mysteries-the-gruesome-world-of-misso...

Wine, Weed, and a Serial Killer - September 3 2022

September 03, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes

September 3rd: Larry Ralston’s First Victim (1975) You never know what will lead to a confession. On September 3rd 1975 a serial killer took the life of his first victim in a case that, had it not been for his arrest for a different crime, may have never been solved and, almost definitely, would have seen many, many more victims.  https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/ralston-larry.htm, https://local12.com/news/local/serial-killer-and-rapist-larry-ralston-makes-a-bid-for-parole, https://wickedwe.c...

The Bodies in the Barrel - September 2 2022

September 02, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes

September 2nd: Reyna Marroquin’s Body Found (1999) When one enters a relationship, they enter hoping for the best. On September 2nd 1999 a body of a long dead female was found in an unlikely spot. A female who entered a relationship, an affair, with hopes that it would give her a happily ever after.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Reyna_Marroqu%C3%ADn, https://medium.com/chameleon/the-murder-of-a-9-month-pregnant-woman-whose-body-was-found-in-a-barrel-35604dd57cf2, https://www.thecri...

Milkshakes and Murder - September 1 2022

September 01, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes

September 1st: Nancy Kissel Convicted (2005) Picture perfect doesn’t exist. No one, no matter how they present themselves, can be perfect but some are much better at convincing the outside world. On September 1st 2005 a woman who appeared to have the perfect life was convicted of a crime that, if she is to be believed, was an act of self defense against a man who, from the outside looking in, seemed like the perfect husband.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Robert_Kissel, https://www....

Welcome to September!

September 01, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutes

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A 30 Year Cold Case - August 31 2022

August 31, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes

August 31st: Priscilla Strole Killed (1983) Solving a cold case doesn’t always deliver the answers the family of the victim deserves. On August 31st 1983 a woman was killed inside of her home and found by her young son, in a case that remained cold for 30 years. A case that, when the killer was finally found, ended with more questions than answers.  https://www.kcra.com/article/cops-30-year-old-fairfield-cold-case-solved-after-suspect-hangs-himself/6411948, https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2...

Revenge and Rifles - August 30 2022

August 30, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes

August 30th: Hermann Schwarz Kills (1912) Revenge seems to be a motivator in a lot of the stories we tell. On August 30th 1912 a man sought revenge for losing his place in the military. But, instead of taking it out on the person who was responsible, sought to channel his anger at 7 strangers who had absolutely nothing to do with the sudden upheaval in his life.  https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/schwarz-hermann.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanshorn_shooting, https://amp.en.google-info...

A Silent Bloody Murder - August 29 2022

August 29, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   August 29th: Guy Heinze Kills?(2009) What happens when there is only one suspect in a case but, even the evidence against them seems fairly circumstantial? On August 29th 2009 a man made a call into 911 reporting the death of his entire family. A man who, at the end of the day, was the only suspect in this horrific case.  https://medium.com/the-true-crime-edition/could-one-person-beat-eigh...

The Diary Read "The Day of the Happy Event" - August 28 2022

August 28, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes

August 28th: Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker Convicted (1954) The friendships we make when we are teenagers feel like, and sometimes are, the most important relationships we create during our lives. On August 28th 1954 two best friends were convicted for a crime they committed in the name of friendship. Something they were terrified of losing and would have done anything to make sure they were never separated.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker%E2%80%93Hulme_murder_case, https://www.nowtol...

Husband, Grifter, Killer - August 27 2022

August 27, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes

August 27th: Girly Chew Hossencofft Born (1963) What happens when a simple missing person’s case becomes bogged down with bizarre and larger than life details? On August 27th 1963 a woman was born who would disappear in 1999. Her case, which should have been a tragic, but run of the mill, story of a dangerous husband turned into a media circus when the man responsible for her disappearance started talking about the CIA, immortality, cannibalism, lizard people, and alien takeovers.  https://en...

The Bones On The Mountain - August 26 2022

August 26, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes

August 26th: Cynthia May Hernandez Killed (1976) An unsolved case is always one small mistake, one tiny piece of new evidence, one odd new detail, away from being solved. On August 26th 1976 a young girl disappeared and her case went unsolved for decades. A case that, given a few small mistakes and one new piece of evidence, was able to be solved and bring closure to her family.  https://www.sgvtribune.com/2016/10/17/family-of-glendora-teen-killed-in-1976-confront-killer-before-life-sentence/...

Hero or Horrific Murderer - August 25 2022

August 25, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes

August 25th: Ramil Safarov Born (1977) One event can alter the course of a person’s entire life. On August 25th 1977 a young man was born and, pretty early in life, was subject to a war between his country and another. A war that lost him family members, forced his move, and altered the course of his life so much he claimed it was the reason he picked up an axe and took the life of a fellow soldier who happened to be from the country he hated.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramil_Safarov, htt...

The Real Life Killer in the Horror Movie - August 24 2022

August 24, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes

August 24th: Paul Bateson Born (1940) There are some things in life that seem stranger than fiction. On August 24th 1940 a man was born who would play a bit role in a terrifying movie. A movie that, while people from all over closed their eyes and jumped out of their seats, no one had any idea had a real life potential serial killer standing in the background as the star of the movie read her lines and begged for help.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bateson, https://criminalminds.fandom...

From Bad Luck To Murder - August 23 2022.mp3

August 23, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes

August 23rd: Marie Noe Born (1928) When does bad luck become suspicious? On August 23rd 1928 a woman was born who would suffer from the cruel hands of, what everyone believed, was horrible bad luck. A woman who, after decades of people believing her story, was charged for not 1, not 2, but 8 murders that had previously given her nothing but sympathy from her community.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Noe, https://www.phillymag.com/news/2020/08/06/marie-noe-dead/, https://www.crimemuseum....

Catching A Killer - August 22 2022

August 22, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes

August 22nd: Henry Lee Jones Kills (2003) What happens when a dangerous man, one with a rap sheet a mile long, is continually allowed to walk the streets a free man despite the increasingly violent allegations against him? On August 22nd 2003 a man who showed time and time again that he was going to keep offending, took a human life after decades of being let off easy.  https://murderpedia.org/male.J/j/jones-henry-lee.htm, https://caselaw.findlaw.com/fl-supreme-court/1851151.html, https://www...

The Monster of Florence - August 21 2022

August 21, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes

August 21st: Monster of Florence’s First Victim (1968) Some cases are doomed to remain unsolved. On August 21st 1968 the first of what would be many victims were claimed by a man that, to this day, remains a mystery. A case involving brutal murders, mutilations, a possible mob, some theories involving Satanism, and a whole lot of speculation about shady police work.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_of_Florence, https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2006/07/the-monster-of-florence...

The 2005 Glendale Train Crash Murders - August 20 2022

August 20, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes

August 20th: Juan Manuel Alvarez Sentenced (2008)  When one makes the heartbreaking decision to take their own life, the manner in which they do so doesn’t often involve the deaths of others. Especially complete strangers. On August 20th 2008 a man was sentenced for the deaths of 11 individuals during, what he claimed, was an attempt to take his own life. An incident that, in addition to the 11 deceased, injured 177 more in a tragic and history making event. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005...

The Unsolved Case of The Frankford Slasher - August 19 2022

August 19, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes

August 19th: Frankford Slasher Kills (1985) Desperation to catch a killer can make investigators blind, sometimes willingly so, to their glaring mistakes. On August 19th 1985 a young woman became the first victim of a serial killer that, at their conclusion, took the lives of 9 women. A case that, though a man was placed behind bars, remains unsolved to this day.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankford_Slasher, https://sites.psu.edu/gillianpassionblog/2020/10/29/pennsylvania-frankford-slash...

The Korean Axe Murder Incident - August 18 2022

August 18, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes

August 18th: Arthur Bonifas and Mark Barrett Kill (1976) When tensions are high the smallest thing can become a trigger for violence. On August 18th 1976 two men lost their lives in Korea after trying to trim a 100 foot poplar tree turned into a full blown axe attack.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_axe_murder_incident, https://www.army.mil/article/193004/memorial_service_honors_victims_of_axe_incident, https://magazine.atavist.com/axes-of-evil-north-korea-dmz-tree-murders, http://www.l...

The 31 Victims of Jane Toppan - August 17 2022

August 17, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes

August 17th: Jane Toppan Dies(1938) Why kill? It’s a question we find ourselves asking time and time again when hearing stories like these. On August 17th 1938 a woman passed away who, prior to her own death, was the cause of at least 12, possibly 31, and as many as 100 deaths that, in her own words, may have never happened if she had a husband and children.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Toppan, https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/jolly-jane-toppan-killer-nurse-obsessed-death/, ...

The Execution of Virginia Christian- August 16 2022

August 16, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes

August 16th: Virginia Christian Executed (1912) A trial can change drastically depending on when and where it takes place. On August 16th 1912 a young girl was executed for a crime that, had she been brought to trial today, would have seen a totally different outcome.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Christian, https://murderpedia.org/female.C/c/christian-virginia.html, https://academic.oup.com/jsh/article-abstract/47/4/922/2871019?redirectedFrom=fulltext, http://www.rowdiva.com/Virgin...

A Craigslist Killer - August 15 2022

August 15, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   August 15th: Philip Markoff Dies (2010) When someone has a bright future ahead of them, it’s hard to imagine they would throw it all away to commit a crime. On August 15th, 2010 a young man died and was in prison for crimes he committed in the name of money. A man who, on the surface, seemed to have a picture-perfect life ahead of him.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Markoff, https:...

The Last Public Execution In The United States - August 14 2022

August 14, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes

August 14th: Rainey Bethea Dies (1936) Executions, though now a highly debated topic, once took place in front of crowds of thousands. People who came to watch a criminal die as if it was a matinee movie. On August 14th 1936 a man was executed in front of about 20,000 onlookers. 20,000 people who watched his botched execution that, in the end, put a stop to the practice of public executions for good.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainey_Bethea, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11846303/r...

The Dungeon of Marc Dutroux - August 13 2022

August 13, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes

August 13th: Marc Dutroux Arrested (1996) There is a seedy underbelly of this world that even the most involved investigations can only just barely uncover. On August 13th 1996 a man was arrested and, with that arrest, came accusations of a history making cover-up that, to this day, has never really been solved. A case that is so involved, this podcast itself can barely scratch the surface.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Dutroux, https://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/22/world/child-rapist-stun...

Revenge in New Orleans - August 12 2022

August 12, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes

August 12th: Mark James Robert Essex Born (1949) Mistreatment can create hatred inside even the most unsuspecting human beings. On August 12th 1949 a man was born who, after suffering from mistreatment and seeing injustices in the world, sought to get his revenge upon an entire race and the police officers who defended them.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Essex, https://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/essex-mark.htm, http://www.emporiagazette.com/area_news/article_3f60aa5c-4aa4-11e6-b41e-b708c...

The Gunman in the Window - August 11 2022

August 11, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes

August 11th: Martin Peyerl Born (1983) When information is scarce, motive can be difficult to come by. On August 11th 1983 a young man was born and, though little is known about his life and about what sparked his decisions, he went on to take the lives of 4 people in a massacre that, to this day, many wonder what the motive really was.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Peyerl, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113904611/martin-peyerl, https://www.irishtimes.com/news/second-german-shoot...

The Skateboard Murderer - August 10 2022

August 10, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes

August 10th: Mark Rogowski Born (1966) What happens when you have everything you ever wanted or dreamed up and it all gets ripped away? On August 10th 1966 a man was born who, at a very young age, was handed all his hopes and dreams. A man who lost it all and, as a result, took the life of a completely innocent young woman who considered him a friend.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Rogowski, https://www.sportscasting.com/skateboarding-legend-mark-gator-rogowski-brutally-murdered-his-ex-g...

A Calm Mans Ramapage in Dallas Texas - August 9 2022

August 09, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes

August 9th: John Felton Parish Kills (1982) When bad things pile up in someone’s life, they may find themselves feeling like there’s little that can be done to right all the wrongs. On August 9th 1982 a man who felt as though the world was on his shoulders walked into his workplace armed and ready to fight. A man who, prior to the shooting, was seen as anything but a cold-blooded killer.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Felton_Parish, https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/parish-john.htm, http...

The Dark Life of Jeffrey James Weise - August 8 2022

August 08, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes

August 8th: Jeffrey James Weise Born (1988) “Watch out for that weird kid at school”. It’s a common, if not inaccurate, term that many of us have heard at some point during our lives. Especially if you grew up in the age of school shootings. On August 8th 1988 a young boy was born who would grow up to be that weird kid in school. The one who was dealt a pretty bad hand in life and could not help but feel completely alone in this world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Weise, https://murderp...

A Death on Devil's Teeth - August 7 2022

August 07, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes

August 7th: Jeannette Depalma Dies (1972) While elements like witchcraft and the occult can make for an interesting story, sometimes the fear of the unknown and the different create an environment that makes a real case difficult to solve. On August 7th 1972 a young girl disappeared and, when found, created a swirl of rumor that greatly affected the course of her entire case.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Jeannette_DePalma, https://weirdnj.com/stories/mystery-history/jeannette-depal...

Murder At The Embassy - August 6 2022

August 06, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes

August 6th: Dwight Sagaray Charged (2012) When taking on a new job or position, not many think about the fact that it could somehow end up being the reason for their death. On August 6th 2012 a man was charged for the murder of an governmental official. And, while the information is a bit scarce, the case has some twists and turns that uncovered the seedy underbelly of the Venezualen embassy.  ,https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-19155512, https://www.reuters.com/article/us-kenya-venezuela-...

The Crimes of A South Baltimore Cannibal - August 5 2022

August 05, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes

August 5th: Joseph Metheny Dies (2017) One mistake can bring a serial killer straight to their knees and right into handcuffs. On August 5th 2017 a man died in prison serving a sentence for a series of murders that, had he not made one big mistake, may have never been solved.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Metheny, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/metheny-joe.htm, https://random-times.com/2020/04/15/joe-metheny-the-serial-killer-who-made-his-victims-into-hamburgers/, https://didyouknowfac...

The Strange Deaths of Two Hollywood Stars - August 4 2022

August 04, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes

August 4th: Jeanette Loff Killed (1942) How much can coincidence sway a case? On August 4th 1942 a young film star died inside her home in a case that was eerily similar to one that took place over 20 years before. Their deaths, and their similarities, remain a topic of debate and a mystery that may never be solved.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanette_Loff, https://bizarrela.com/2016/09/jeanette-loff/, http://silenceisplatinum.blogspot.com/2014/04/miss-jeanette-loff.html, https://hometown...

The Murder of A Las Vegas Performer - August 3 2022

August 03, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes

August 3rd: Gerard Soules Born (1936) Sometimes a bleeding heart and a need for company can come with a deadly price tag. On August 3rd 1936 a talented and lovely man was born and, later in life, found himself in need of companionship. It was that need, and the want to help someone, that put him into contact with a dangerous man who, depending on what you believe, may or may not have made this man pay for that decision with his life.  https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/05/kafka-in-vegas-mur...

Reputation, Power, and Murder - August 2 2022

August 02, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ August 2nd: Papers Drawn Up in Jessica Lal Case (1999) Money, power, and affluence can sometimes grant a dangerous man some leniency when it comes to a court case. On August 2nd 1999 papers were drawn up to charge the son of a politician with the murder of a New...

August Updates - Patreon, Summer Merch, Cryptid Catalog and More!

August 01, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutes

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The Chinese Bucket Loader Murders - July 31 2022

August 01, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ August 1st: Li Xianliang Kills (2010) Alcohol mixed with anger is one hell of a deadly combination. On August 1st 2010 a man filled with liquor and rage got into a construction vehicle and caused mass chaos in Yuanshi County, China.  Join the Patreon! https://w...

The Chinese Tractor Murders - July 31 2022

August 01, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ August 1st: Li Xianliang Kills (2010) Alcohol mixed with anger is one hell of a deadly combination. On August 1st 2010 a man filled with liquor and rage got into a construction vehicle and caused mass chaos in Yuanshi County, China.  Join the Patreon! http...

The Murder of A Loved Local Man - July 31 2022

July 31, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes

July 31st: Murder of Glen Kopitske (2003) How does one rationalize murder? On July 31st 2003 an unlikely suspect made a bold claim in an attempt to justify the murder of a well loved member of the community. A claim that divided a town’s opinions and left 2 families defending their loved ones.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Glenn_Kopitske, https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/Health/story?id=591736&page=1, https://mycrimelibrary.com/gary-hirte-teen-killer/, https://madison.com/news/loca...

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