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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The Maryvale Street Shooter - August 12 2023
August 12, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesAugust 12th: Maryvale Serial Shooter Starts Killing (2015) Unassuming doesn’t always mean safe. On August 12th 2015 the first of what would be many shootings took place in Phoenix, Arizona committed by a man who was described as sweet, unassuming, and forgettable. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Saucedo, https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/The_Maryvale_Serial_Shooter, https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/police-arrest-juan-saucedo-alleged-phoenix-serial-street-shooter-9314407, https://...
Deadly Paranoia At Sea - August 11 2023
August 11, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesAugust 11th: Mary Russell Murders Trial Begins (1828) Paranoia can make the most mild mannered person into something unrecognizable. On August 11th 1828 a man was brought to trial for a crime that was motivated by paranoia and, in his opinion, God himself. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Russell_murders, https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/646849/mary-russell-19th-century-massacre-legal-case, https://www.historyireland.com/forced-from-this-world-massacre-on-the-mary-russell/, https://drvi...
The Aurora Hammer Slayer - August 10 2023
August 10, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesAugust 10th: Warrant for Aurora Hammer Slayer Issued (2018) DNA can make or break an investigation but only if the people involved are willing to push for results. On August 10th 2018 a man was officially charged for a decades old murder that, had it not been for the DNA and for proactive investigators, might never have been solved. https://www.denverpost.com/2021/08/06/hammer-killer-guilty-alex-ewing/, https://www.denverpost.com/2018/08/11/aurora-lakewood-hammer-killer-dna-testing/, https:/...
The Unsolved Case of The Sumter Co. Does - August 9 2023
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesAugust 9th: Sumter County Jane & John Doe Found(1976) The journey to find a Doe’s identity can be a long one. And it doesn’t always lead to all the answers. On August 9th 1976 a pair of unknown victims were found that would remain Jock and Jane Doe for over 40 years. Their identities, though invaluable to their loved ones, did not help in explaining exactly what happened to them the day of their murders. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Pamela_Buckley_and_James_Freund, https://www.t...
The Heinous Murders of Shawn Grate - August 8 2023
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesAugust 8th: Shawn Grate Born (1976) One act of bravery can bring down even the most dangerous individual. On August 8th 1976 a man was born who would go on to commit heinous acts against women. It was the act of one of those potential victims who would bring this man down before his victim count got any higher. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Grate, https://allthatsinteresting.com/shawn-grate, https://www.distractify.com/p/where-is-shawn-grate-now, https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/st...
The Helzer Brothers - August 7 2023
August 07, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesAugust 7th: Glenn and Justin Helzer Arrested (2000) Families should stick together. At least, that’s the motto. On August 7th 2000 a pair of brothers who worked together to commit heinous crimes were arrested after the bodies, or at least pieces, of their victims started to float to the surface. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Helzer, https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/helzer-brothers.htm, https://thecinemaholic.com/is-glenn-helzer-dead-or-alive-where-is-he-now/, https://www.sfgate.com/cri...
Georgia's First Axe Massacre - August 6 2023
August 06, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesAugust 6th: Thomas G. Woolfolk Kills(1887) When only one person survives a massacre it's hard not to point a finger at them as a suspect. On August 6th 1887 almost an entire family was brutally slaine inside their home and the sole survivor, a man with a less than stellar reputation, became the one and only suspect in the eyes of an entire community. https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/woolfolk-murder-case/, https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/woolfolk-thomas.htm, h...
Vina del Mar Psychopaths - August 5 2023
August 05, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutesAugust 5th: Vina del Mar Psychopaths' First Murder (1980) One active serial killer is bad enough. Two, working together, makes things even worse. On August 5th 1980 two Chilean serial killers, working together, took the life of what would be their first of many victims. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi%C3%B1a_del_Mar_psychopaths, https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psic%C3%B3patas_de_Vi%C3%B1a_del_Mar, https://www.wattpad.com/amp/832064518 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
The Disappearance of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman - August 4 2023
August 04, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutesAugust 4th: Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman Murdered (2002) When children go missing the fight to try and find them becomes more desperate by the second. On August 4th 2002 a pair of best friends went out for a snack and were never seen again. The investigation into their disappearance was fast, desperate and, in the end, devastating. *Suggested by Mel Brown on Instagram and Martin Cleaver on Facebook* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soham_murders, https://inews.co.uk/culture/holly-wells-jessi...
A Hasty Courtroom Decision - August 3rd 2023
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesAugust 3rd: Kenneth L. Curtis Born (1965) There’s a first time for everything. On August 3rd 1965 a man was born who would commit a crime that landed him, not only in a courtroom, but in a hospital for an extended period of time. A man who everyone thought couldn’t stand trial but, much later, proved that decision may have been a little too hasty. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_L._Curtis, https://www.nytimes.com/1997/12/07/nyregion/shot-in-the-head-a-murder-suspect-goes-free-then-to-c...
True Crime and Hollywood - August 2 2023
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutesMERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ August 2nd: Bernie Tiede Born (1958) True crime has been getting the Hollywood treatment for decades. This story is no exception. On August 2nd 1958 a man was born whose story would capture the attention of a director. The movie about his crime then influenced others to fight for a fair trial. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Tiede, https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/what-to-make-of-bernie-tiede-now/, https://www.te...
An Investigation Gone Wrong - August 1 2023
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesAugust 1st: Arrest Made in the Charlene Downes Case (2017) Sometimes an investigation can unlock so much more than just who the killer is. On August 1st 2017 a man was arrested in a case that, though it remains unsolved, saw the uncovering of a darkness within the town that many had no clue was happening right under their noses. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Charlene_Downes#Murder_trial, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10333501/Charlene-Downes-brother-Robert-collaps...
The Gamble of Releasing a Young Killer - July 31 2023
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesThis Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup July 31st: Yukio Yamaji Arrested for the First Time (2000) When a dangerous person is released it’s always a gamble. On one hand, there is a chance for reform. On the other, there is a chance for escalation. On July 31st 2000 a young offender was arrested for a brutal crime. One that, when released a few years later, seemed to be just the start of what he was truly capable of. https://en...
A Twisted Murder in the HI-FI Shop - July 30 2023
July 30, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesJuly 30th: William Andrews executed (Hi Fi Murders)(1992) When a plan is made amongst dangerous men there is a chance they will leave behind a trail of bodies. On July 30th 1992 one man in a group of assailants was executed for the crime that cost 3 individuals their lives and irrevocably changed 2 more. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hi-Fi_murders, https://www.ranker.com/list/ogden-hi-fi-facts/jessika-gilbert, https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a1/andrews-william.htm, https://www.grunge.com/3311...
The Unsolved Murder of the Frome Family - July 29 2023
July 29, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesNEW MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ July 29th: Hazel Frome Born (1888) When some cases grow cold we get theory upon theory from people trying to connect all the loose ends. On July 29th 1888 the matriarch, and one key aspect of today’s story, was born. Her death, along with that of her daughter, would launch one of the largest investigations in Texas and see theories that, though incredibly interesting, have yet to solve their cold case. https://www.texasmonthly.co...
An International Murder Mystery - July 28 2023
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesJuly 28th: Sophie Du Plantier Born (1957) What happens when your safe retreat becomes a nightmare? On July 28th 1957 a woman was born who would travel to her holiday home for some rest and relaxation. A trip that would end up being her very last. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Sophie_Toscan_du_Plantier, https://www.biography.com/news/sophie-toscan-du-plantier-murder, https://www.moviemaker.com/10-haunting-details-sophie-toscan-du-plantier-murder-case-ian-bailey/, https://www.irishp...
When defusing a situation goes wrong - July 27 2023
July 27, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesIf you want to try Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder, get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/MCOM and use code MCOM at checkout. July 27th: Sammy Yatim Killed (2013) Understanding someone’s actions isn't’ always a simple task. On July 27th 2013 a young man acting completely out of character placed himself and others in danger. The attempt to understand the actions of a man sent to diffuse the situation would end up causing protests, many court dates, and internation...
The Killing Cousins - July 26 2023
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesJuly 26th: David Alan Gore Arrested (1983) To some, blood is thicker than water. They would do anything for their family no matter the consequences. On July 26th 1983 a man who committed unspeakable acts with his own cousin was finally arrested. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Alan_Gore, https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gore-david.htm, https://killersvault.com/david-alan-gore/, https://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/florida-executes-serial-killer-david-alan-gore-after-28-years/122...
The Man You Bring Home - July 25 2023
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesJuly 25th: Amanda LeeAnn Fletcher Hartleben Kills (2020) Kindness can sometimes end up costing someone their life. On July 25th 2020 a woman passed away in a hospital bed. A woman who, weeks before, was kind enough to let a man stay with her when he had nowhere else to go. A man who her family fought tooth and nail to prove had something to do with her unexplained death. https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/07/31/amanda-leeann-fletcher-hartleben-of-kitty-hawk-july-25/, https://www.pilotonlin...
The Twisted Use of Religion - July 24 2023
July 24, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesJuly 24th: Brenda Lafferty Killed (1984) How far would you go for your family? On July 24th 1984 a young woman and her daughter were brutally slain in a murder committed by a man at the behest of his family member. A crime that saw twists, turns, and the twisted use of religion. https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/lafferty-murders, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_v._Lafferty, https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/4/29/23043175/under-the-banner-of-heaven-series-hulu-lafferty-brothers-ron-dan-murde...
A Drug Fueled Night of Chaos - July 23 2023
July 23, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesJuly 23rd: Dewitt Charles Henry Kills (1977) When life seems to be falling apart it can become hard to cope. On July 23rd 1977 a young man whose life came crashing down around him decided to take out his frustration, not on the people he deemed responsible, but on a building full of strangers in what would be called one of the worst shootings in Oregon history. https://amok.fandom.com/wiki/DeWitt_Charles_Henry, ,https://www.heraldandnews.com/state-s-worst-mass-murder-in-kf-25-years-ago/artic...
The Stranger in the Car - July 22 2023
July 22, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutesJuly 22nd: Alejandro Avila Sentenced (2005) You never know who is lurking outside your door. On July 22nd 2005 a man was sentenced for a crime he committed against a little girl who was doing nothing more than playing a game in her own front yard. https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/avila-alejandro.htm, https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-death-penalty-upheld-for-samantha-runnions-killer-20140630-story.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Samantha_Runnion, https://www.pe.com/2...
Serial Killer or Angel of Death? - July 21 2023
July 21, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutesJuly 21st: Sonya Caleffi Born (1970) Not all categorized serial killers have the same motivation. On July 21st 1970 a woman was born who would be categorized as an Angel of Death. Her motive, however, was not to end the suffering of her elderly patients. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonya_Caleffi, http://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/2016/08/sonya-caleffi-serial-killer-nurse-italy.html, https://gnothiseautondotblog.com/monografie-seriali-sonya-caleffi-linfermiera-serial-killer-morire-daria/,...
Senseless Murder - July 20 2023
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutesJuly 20th: Anthony Miller Killed in Cape Girardeau (2020) Some crimes are complicated. Motive, method, victim, and killer all adding unique layers to a case that, sometimes, lead to becoming subjects of books, documentaries, movies, and, of course, podcasts. However, not all cases require falling down a rabbit hole. Some are simple, brutal, and equally as devastating. On July 20th 2020 a young man lost his life in a simple, yet horrible, case of what appears to be a robbery gone wrong. http...
The Man Hiding In The Corn Field - July 19 2023
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesJuly 19th: Sierah Joughin Disappeared (2016) Being in the wrong place at the wrong time can sometimes end up costing you your life. On July 19th 2016 a young woman who did nothing but bike home found herself in the direct path of a dangerous man. A coincidence that would end up costing her her life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sierah_Joughin, https://justiceforsierah.org/sierah-joughin/, https://courtnewsohio.gov/cases/2021/SCO/0701/180757.asp#.Yn_RJBPMLAM, https://web.archive.or...
The San Ysidro McDonald’s Massacre - July 18 2023
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutesJuly 18th: James Huberty Kills (1984) Some dangerous individuals can slip through the cracks. Others show signs of deeper issues that, if looked at properly, can raise all the red flags. On July 18th 1984 a man who long showed signs of something bubbling inside him left his home armed and ready to take the lives of 21 innocent individuals. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Ysidro_McDonald%27s_massacre, https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/James_Huberty, https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hube...
MKUltra and The Questionable Death of Frank Olson - July 17 2023
July 17, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutesThis Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup July 17th: Frank Olson Born (1910) When important organizations are involved in a case, sometimes the truth can be difficult to suss out. On July 17th 1910 a man was born who would go on to have an incredible, and disturbing career. One that would place him in the crosshairs of an organization that, some believe, may be covering up his death. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Olson, htt...
Walking Home Alone - July 16 2023
July 16, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesJuly 16th: Helen Betty Osborne Born (1952) Most women have been taught to fear walking alone at night. No doubt a product of stories like the one we are telling today. On July 16th 1952 a young, bright, and driven young woman was born who, seeking to further her education, moved away from her community. A woman whose case may have sat at a standstill because of her sex and, more importantly, her race. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Helen_Betty_Osborne, http://www.ajic.mb.ca/volumell...
The Curious Death of a Children's Author - July 15 2023
July 15, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesJuly 15th: Helen Bailey's Body Found (2016) What happens when greed overpowers love? On July 15th 2016 the body of a beloved author was found in a suspicious location. In the aftermath of the discovery, police and the jury were left to wonder if money could make a man in love turn into a cold blooded killer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Bailey#Disappearance_and_death, https://nypost.com/2022/02/10/british-killer-jailed-in-the-murder-of-author-helen-bailey-also-guilty-in-first-wifes-de...
Macaroni and Murder - July 14 2023
July 14, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutesJuly 14th: Alice Crimmins’ Children Disappear (1965) Someone’s personal life, when placed under the microscope of an investigation, can sometimes make them a likely suspect. Other times, it's the bias of an investigator that places them in the hot seat. On July 14th 1965 two young children disappeared in a case that saw their mother in the spotlight due to her extracurricular activities. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Crimmins, https://allthatsinteresting.com/alice-crimmins, https://www...
An Impulse Killing - July 13 2023
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesJuly 13th: Jayme Closs Born (2005) Some crimes are carefully planned out before they are executed. Others are acts of pure impulse. On July 13th 2005 a young girl was born who would later be taken from her home by a man who claimed the entire thing was one big impulsive act. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Jayme_Closs, https://abc7chicago.com/jayme-closs-now-2021-kidnapping/11147189/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jayme-closs-wisconsin-teen-who-escaped-captor-2019-doing-go...
The Restraining Order - July 12 2023
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesJuly 12th: James Raphael Mitchell Kills (2009) At the end of the day, a restraining order is nothing more than a piece of paper. On July 12th 2009 an angry man made his way to his ex-girlfriend’s home despite her restraining order. A piece of paper that did nothing to protect the woman he claimed to love or her young daughter. https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/James-Mitchell-gets-35-to-life-for-killing-his-ex-2334979.php, https://www.marinij.com/2009/07/13/james-mitchell-jr-had-a-tragic...
Murder Inc. - July 11 2023
July 11, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesJuly 11th: Frank Abbandando Born (1910) Who you associate with can be the difference between life and death. On July 11th 1910 a man was born who would choose to associate with a dangerous group of individuals who would end up costing him his life. But, not before he himself took the lives of many in their name. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Abbandando, https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/134823, https://reallifevillains.miraheze.org/wiki/Frank_Abbandando, https://themobmuseum.org/...
The Boy at the Creek - July 10 2023
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesJuly 10th: Deorr Kunz Jr. Disappears(2015) Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. On July 10th 2015 a couple, quite literally, lost the young boy they shared and, in the aftermath of his disappearance, came an investigation, and cold case, that seems to have far more questions than answers. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/article232504452.html, https://www.eastidahonews.com/2021/07/on-sixth-anniversary-of-deorr-kunzs-disappearance-sheriff-says-the-search-is-far-from-over/, htt...
The Trenton Strangler - July 9 2023
July 09, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutesJuly 9th: Anthony Balaam Born (1965) Not all serial killers raise red flags. On July 9th 1965 a man was born who would go on to kill for years. A man who, according to those who knew him, was polite, kind, and completely unassuming. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Balaam, https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/balaam-anthony.htm, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Boys Dark Desire - July 8 2023
July 08, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutesJuly 8th: Sandy Charles Kills (1995) How much of the media we consume affects our lives and our psyche? On July 8th 1995 a young boy’s life was taken from him and, when the killer was captured, a finger was pointed, not necessarily at the one who wielded the weapon, but at the movie he watched beforehand. https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/charles-sandy.htm, https://globalnews.ca/news/1616749/sandy-charles-hopes-to-be-transferred-back-to-saskatchewan-hospital/, https://apnews.com/article/440bd...
The Beautiful Blonde Killer - July 7 2023
July 07, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesJuly 7th: Anna Marie Hahn Born (1906) Greed can change a person. On July 7th 1906 a woman was born who, overcome by greed, made a decision to switch from caretaker to killer. A woman who decided strangers were worth more to her dead than alive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Marie_Hahn, https://murderpedia.org/female.H/h/hahn-anna-marie.htm, https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/female-serial-killer-anna-marie-hahn-1906-1938/, http://www.annalsofcrime.com/01-03.htm, https://www.huffpo...
Prison Escapees On The Run - July 6 2023
July 06, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesJuly 6th: William Eugene Hall Arrested (1988) What happens when dangerous men manage to escape the confines of prison walls? On July 6th 1988 a man was finally arrested after weeks on the run. A timeframe in which he was able to take the lives of 2 helpless individuals. https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hall-william-eugene.htm, https://www.wkrn.com/news/crime-tracker/death-row-inmate-serving-time-for-1988-double-murder-dies-in-prison/, https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-criminal-appeals/op...
A Questionable Death On A Cruise Ship - July 5 2023
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesJuly 5th: George Smith Disappeared (2005) Your honeymoon is supposed to be one of the happier moments of your life. On July 5th 2005 a newlywed couple were torn apart by a mysterious disappearance that remains a mystery to this day. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_George_Smith, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/timeline-the-disappearance-of-george-smith/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-closes-probe-into-vanished-cruise-ship-honeymooner/, https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020...
The Release of a Murderer - July 4 2023
July 04, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesJuly 4th: Angela Savage's Killer Charged (2007) Justice doesn’t always feel like closure. On July 4th 2007 a man was charged for a murder that had long gone cold. A man who was convicted not once but twice and, somehow, managed to walk free both times. https://thecinemaholic.com/angela-savage-murder-where-is-gary-troutman-now/, https://anatomyofmurder.com/who-murdered-angela/, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/deerfield-beach/fl-angela-savage-murder-20150716-story.html, https://www....
A Killer In Small Town Kentucky - July 3 2023
July 03, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesThis Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup July 3rd: Crystal Rogers Goes Missing (2015) Disappearances are devastating to loved ones. Especially when there is a complete lack of information. On July 3rd 2015 a young mother went missing in a case that, in the opinion of many, has a suspect who is still free. A case where a complete lack of information has led to delays in an arrest. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Cr...
A Young Mans Murderous Actions - July 2 2023
July 02, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesJuly 2nd: Dalton Prejean Kills (1977) Not all trials are met with a resounding sigh of relief. On July 2nd 1977 a young man took an officer’s life and was sent to trial in a case that saw a lot of debate over whether he should be sentenced to life in prison, or death for his crime. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalton_Prejean, https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p1/prejean-dalton.htm, https://www.nytimes.com/1990/05/19/us/louisiana-executes-man-who-killed-at-age-17.html, https://apnews.com/articl...
A Knife Fight In Perth - July 1 2023
July 01, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutesJuly 1st: Andrew Pea Killed (1978) What happens when a simple fight turns into something deadly? On July 1st 1978 a young man was out for the evening and got into an altercation with a passing stranger. A fight that ended up costing him his life and creating a 10 year long cold case. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Andrew_Pea, https://wikimili.com/en/Murder_of_Andrew_Pea, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Cryptic Code Found On A Body - June 30 2023
June 30, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesJune 30th: Ricky McCormick’s Body Found (1999) Coded messages seem like a thing straight out of a spy movie. On June 30th 1999 a man’s body was found in a case that only got stranger and stranger the more police investigated. One that almost seems like the plot of a movie. https://thetruecrimefiles.com/ricky-mccormick-murder/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_McCormick%27s_encrypted_notes, https://cryptography.fandom.com/wiki/Ricky_McCormick_murder_notes, https://medium.com/the-candid-cup...
Monster In The Blue Car - June 29 2023
June 29, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesJune 29th: Sheree Beasley Killed (1991) Monsters can be hidden behind even the kindest seeming souls. On June 29th 1991 a young girl disappeared from her suburb in a case that saw her killer, an unlikely suspect, being placed behind bars due to a medical professional’s decision to toe the line of right and wrong. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sheree_Beasley, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10179715/Robert-Arthur-Selby-Lowe-dies-jail-serving-life-murder-Sheree-Beasley.html,...
Murder of the Good Doctor - June 28 2023
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesJune 28th: Dr. Teresa Sievers Last Seen (2015) Some friends are willing to do anything for one another. Maybe even kill for them. On June 28th 2015 a beloved doctor was seen for the last time alive in a case that saw friendship placed on trial. https://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2020/02/14/who-killed-teresa-sievers-faqs-notorious-murder-case-48-hours-florida/4761767002/, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/why-teresa-sievers-florida-physician-and-mother-of-two-was-bludgeoned-to-death, h...
Chasing Dreams - June 27 2023
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesIf you want to try Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder, get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/MCOM and use code MCOM at checkout. June 27th: Shari Lynne Ball Goes Missing (1983) The pursuit of your big dreams should never place you in harm's way. On June 27th 1983 a young woman left her hometown with dreams of becoming a model. A girl who, at some point, crossed paths with someone dangerous and was cut down in the prime of her life and had those dreams ripped away. h...
The Kampala Wedding Massacre - June 26 2023
June 26, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesJune 26th: Richard Komakech Kills (1994) Today’s story is a short one. One where not a lot of extra information is known but where the victim count was significant. On June 26th 1994 a man was humiliated at a wedding and decided to take his anger out on the woman who denied him and 25 other guests. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kampala_wedding_massacre, https://amok.fandom.com/wiki/Richard_Komakech, https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Kampala_wedding_massacre Learn more about your ad c...
Who Killed Janet Smith? - June 25 2023
June 25, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesJune 25th: Janet Smith Born (1902) Some cases, due to the way an investigation was handled, are doomed to remain unsolved. On June 25th 1902 a woman was born who would meet an untimely, and mysterious, end in a case that, to this day, remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Smith_case, https://forbiddenvancouver.ca/blog/the-death-of-janet-smith/, http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/smith_janet_kennedy_15E.html, https://aminoapps.com/c/mystery-and-crime/page/item/janet-smith-murder/Z...