Morning Cup of Murder

March 3rd: Steven Fisher and Melissa Gregory's Bodies Found (1983) Not all cases can be wrapped up with a bow and confidence that justice has been served. On March 3rd 1983 the bodies of a young man and young woman were found on a Ranch in Iowa. Though investigators were pretty confident they knew who killed the pair and why, the case lacks answers and, above all, justice for those who were killed. https://cold-justice-franchise.fandom.com/wiki/Copper_Dollar_Ranch, https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/melisa-gregory-and-steven-fisher/, https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2017/02/21/theresa-supino-cold-justice-copper-dollar-ranch/98193736/, https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2014/03/04/arrest-made-in-newton-cold-case/6002029/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2962426/Mother-57-charged-grisly-Iowa-hammer-claw-murders-husband-girlfriend-31-YEARS-not-guilty.html, https://who13.com/news/former-owner-testifies-about-drug-dealing-at-copper-dollar-ranch/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/woman-arrested-in-1983-iowa-horse-ranch-double-murder/, https://www.kcci.com/article/authorities-announce-arrest-in-31-year-old-double-homicide/6889794 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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March 1st: Caffey Family Killed (2008) The person pulling the trigger isn’t always the one pulling the strings. On March 1st 2008 a family became the center of tragedy. One where the gunman was known but the mastermind remained up for debate. *Suggested by Kayla Wainwright on Instagram* https://allthatsinteresting.com/erin-caffey, https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/flesh-and-blood/, https://medium.com/@kaylamaemosier29/erin-caffeys-motive-revelaed-sixteen-year-old-orchestrates-murder-of-entire-family-5fb29824de93, https://www.hsinvisiblechildren.org/when-homeschoolers-turn-violent/erin-caffey/, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/erin-caffey-piers-morgan-woman-who-tried-to-murder-her-entire-family-speaks-out-a7012401.html, https://www.oxygen.com/killer-couples/crime-news/erin-caffey-charlie-wilkinson-family-murder-dad-terry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1st: Caffey Family Killed (2008) The person pulling the trigger isn’t always the one pulling the strings. On March 1st 2008 a family became the center of tragedy. One where the gunman was known but the mastermind remained up for debate. *Suggested by Kayla Wainwright on Instagram* https://allthatsinteresting.com/erin-caffey, https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/flesh-and-blood/, https://medium.com/@kaylamaemosier29/erin-caffeys-motive-revelaed-sixteen-year-old-orchestrates-murder-of-entire-family-5fb29824de93, https://www.hsinvisiblechildren.org/when-homeschoolers-turn-violent/erin-caffey/, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/erin-caffey-piers-morgan-woman-who-tried-to-murder-her-entire-family-speaks-out-a7012401.html, https://www.oxygen.com/killer-couples/crime-news/erin-caffey-charlie-wilkinson-family-murder-dad-terry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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February 24th: Branson Perry Born (1981) How can someone disappear without a trace? On February 24th 1981 a young man was born who, at the age of 20, disappeared into thin air. A young man who has, still to this day, never been found. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Branson_Perry, https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/public_safety/officers-have-suspect-still-need-evidence-in-21-year-missing-person-case/article_736e0bde-1a7b-11ed-812e-43c8153ca490.html, https://www.the-sun.com/news/6015426/police-found-suspect-branson-perry-disappearance-after-decades/, https://www.reddit.com/r/ChillingApp/comments/wf7rhp/the_disturbing_disappearance_of_branson_perry/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/branson-perry, https://coldcaseexplorations.com/missouri-cold-or-unsolved-cases/the-sudden-vanishing-of-branson-perry/, https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/public_safety/20-years-later-branson-perry-search-continues/article_506296b0-9e20-11eb-87b0-fb4618647656.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23rd: Adea Shabani Disappears(2018) When on the brink of capture, the guilty will act in ways no one can really predict. On February 23rd 2018 a young woman disappeared and as police began circling the man they thought was responsible, he made a decision that only further complicated the case. https://abcnews.go.com/US/inside-live-die-la-investigation-adea-shabanis-disappearance/story?id=62946787, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/death-by-fame/the-disappearance-and-murder-of-aspiring-actress-adea-shabani, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-details-adea-shabani-s-murder, https://newsweek.com/adea-shabani-chris-spotz-live-die-la-1352562, https://www.the-sun.com/news/7380504/who-adea-shabani-what-happened/, https://www.denverpost.com/2018/03/29/adea-shabani-murder-suspect-colorado/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-happened-chris-spotz-details-explored-ahead-death-fame-id, https://www.newsweek.com/chris-spotz-adea-shabani-murder-1358577 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 22nd: Beasts of Satan's Trial Reaches a Conclusion (2005) Fear of the occult has been around for centuries. But what happens when a horrific crime takes place and the motivation, according to the perpetrators, is their involvement in Satanism? On February 22nd 2005 a trial reached its conclusion for 2 members of an alleged Satanic group. One that struck fear in the hearts of many in Italy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beasts_of_Satan, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jan-30-fg-satanic30-story.html, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/feb/23/italy.arts, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/feb/22/italy, https://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/20/world/italian-police-look-to-a-cult-in-98-killings-of-teenagers.html, https://www.today.com/popculture/rocker-gets-30-yearsfor-satanic-killings-wbna7012655 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 21st: Melissa Oxley Calls 911(2008) Some people will do anything to get what they want. On February 21st 2008 a woman called 911 to report a horrible crime. One that, as it turned out, may have been motivated by someone who was desperate to get what they wanted. https://www.oxygen.com/killer-motive/crime-news/james-matlean-shot-ben-oxley-in-own-bed-next-to-wife, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/4-chilling-details-ben-oxley-s-murder, https://www.sarkariexam.com/where-are-dawn-oxley-and-james-matlean-now-obituary-and-death-rumors-explained/399047, https://www.today.com/news/wife-man-shot-beside-her-bed-urges-forgiveness-killer-2d80555377, https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/man-sentenced-for-killing-girlfriends-ex-husband/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/does-murder-sleep-id-how-ben-oxley-die Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 20th: Kathleen Folbigg's First Murder? (1989) There is no worse pain for a parent than losing their child. But, what happens when that tragedy is twisted into something nefarious? On February 20th 1989 an infant passed away in what was clearly a case of SIDS. Yet his death, and the deaths of his siblings, would take on a whole new light when someone incredibly close to them was accused of something truly horrible. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen_Folbigg, https://time.com/6509648/kathleen-folbigg-case-children-murder-conviction-overturned-australia/, https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/14/australia/australia-folbigg-murder-convictions-quashed-intl-hnk/index.html, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-65830799, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/australian-mother-kathleen-folbigg-convictions-killing-her-4-kids-overturned/, https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/12/14/kathleen-folbigg-children-murder-acquitted/, https://nypost.com/2023/12/14/news/australian-woman-kathleen-folbigg-jailed-for-death-of-her-four-children-has-conviction-quashed/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19th: Debra Sundstrom Killed (2013) Some stories are made only stranger when you learn there was no conclusion. On February 19th 2013 a woman answered knocks on a front door and set off a domino effect that remains a mystery. https://www.thedailystar.com/news/local_news/police-man-dead-days-before-walton-fire/article_fd2fbcfb-42af-5617-a3d6-2d787d2e67b3.html, https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Upstate-NY-man-found-dead-days-after-wife-suicide-4307345.php, https://www.thedailystar.com/news/local_news/cable-show-to-feature-walton-murder-suicide/article_2420d876-4ffc-52ce-abf5-e0511a6eea16.html, https://www.recordonline.com/story/news/2013/02/26/delaware-county-man-found-dead/49071425007/, https://arson268.rssing.com/chan-30133141/article9.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 18th: Lavinia Fisher Dies (1820) Some historical mysteries are so marred by rumor and speculation it becomes difficult to discern fact from fiction. On February 18th 1820 a woman was executed for crimes she committed against men in Charleston. A woman who was either a member of a dangerous group of robbers or, more remarkably, the first female serial killer in the United States. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavinia_Fisher, https://ghostcitytours.com/charleston/lavinia-fisher/, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/sc-laviniafisher/, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/user/login?destination=/us/blog/machiavellians-gulling-the-rubes/202312/lavinia-fisher-americas-first-known-female-serial, https://www.postandcourier.com/news/lavinia-fisher-of-charleston-nations-first-female-serial-killer-or-wrongly-accused/article_8cd5c8da-e60f-11e9-abd7-0712bc94dd35.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 17th: Carla Walker Abducted (1974) Tragedy can strike during some of your happiest moments. On February 17th 1974 a young girl was out having the time of her life with her boyfriend. A beautiful evening of fun that was cut tragically short when an unknown assailant opened a car door and took the girl with him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Carla_Walker, https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/glen-mccurley-carla-walker-murder/, https://people.com/crime/former-boyfriend-of-murdered-teen-carla-walker-relives-final-moments-dateline/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 16th: Satish's First Murder (1995) In rare and incredibly satisfying cases, a surviving victim becomes the key to a killer’s demise. On February 16th 1995 a man took his first of many victims. One of whom would, not just survive, but bravely march police straight to his door. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satish_(criminal), https://www.kavisht.com/post/satish-the-bahadurgarh-baby-killer-was-a-mentally-deranged-sex-pervert, https://skdb.fandom.com/wiki/SATISH, https://alchetron.com/Satish-(Bahadurgarh-baby-killer), https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/serial-killers-life-spared/articleshow/2722792.cms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 15th: Enrico Forti Kills (1998) Power can breed something dangerous within someone. A sense of invincibility that could cost someone their life. On February 15th 1998 a man was killed during a business visit. Though there are arguments on who, exactly, the killer is, power and money is the motivation regardless. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico_Forti, https://www.change.org/p/ron-desantis-free-enrico-forti-wrongfully-imprisoned-for-20-years, https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Chico_Forti, https://thenesheiwatlawgroup.com/the-case-against-enrico-forti/, https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article248125045.html, https://www.tacopinalaw.com/featured-article/cbs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 14th: Oscar Pistorius Kills (2013) Fame doesn’t make you immune to the law. At least, it shouldn’t. On February 14th 2013 a man pulled the trigger and took another person’s life. An act of either self defense or murder. *Suggested by chiara__olivia on Instagram* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Oscar_Pistorius, https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2013/06/oscar-pistorius-murder, https://apnews.com/article/oscar-pistorius-reeva-steenkamp-murder-killing-9294912233465de6f9000da2372d8663, https://www.reuters.com/sports/athletics/oscar-pistorius-south-african-blade-runner-turned-murder-convict-2023-11-24/, https://apnews.com/article/oscar-pistorius-reeva-steenkamp-76b8cfa35b5468664259bf37466c2fee, https://people.com/oscar-pistorius-released-on-parole-after-serving-half-his-sentence-for-killing-reeva-steenkamp-8421463, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/world/africa/oscar-pistorius-released.html, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67885713, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/31/oscar-pistorius-denied-parole-over-killing-of-girlfriend-reeva-steenkamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 13th: Delphi Murders (2017) Some cases seem to fall by the wayside while others are splashed across every news source possible. On February 13th 2017 two young girls lost their lives in a highly publicised case that, finally, seems to have been brought to a close. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Abigail_Williams_and_Liberty_German, https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/judge-wont-throw-out-evidence-in-delphi-case-after-lawyers-claimed-search-wasnt-justified/, https://www.wishtv.com/news/judge-in-delphi-murders-case-hands-down-multiple-rulings/, https://wsbt.com/news/regional/delphi-double-murder-case-trial-suspect-search-house-legal-evidence-throw-out-attorneys-probable-cause-bullet-gun-handgun-teen-girls-killed-libby-german-abby-williams-indiana, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/delphi-murders-suspect-updates-allen-b2415838.html, https://nypost.com/2024/01/19/news/delphi-murders-suspect-richard-allen-slapped-with-additional-murder-kidnapping-charges/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 12th: Cathy Torrez Killed (1994) What happens when a family claims to know who killed a loved one but police can’t seem to prove it? On February 12th 1994 a young woman was tragically and brutally killed by a man who she thought she could trust. At least, that’s what her family told the police. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-secrets-uncovered-what-happened-cathy-torrez, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-cathy-torrez-s-murder, https://theewari.medium.com/cathy-torrez-was-thrust-into-the-trunk-of-her-own-car-after-being-stabbed-dozens-of-times-df260ba75c0e, https://www.ocregister.com/2015/05/02/it-was-all-my-fault-ex-boyfriend-gets-26-years-to-life-after-admitting-to-1994-placentia-murder-of-cathy-torrez/, https://abc7.com/cathy-torrez-murder-verdict-cal-state-fullerton-student/542235/, https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-cathy-torrez, https://www.ocregister.com/2023/03/13/parole-denied-for-killer-of-cal-state-fullerton-student-cathy-torrez-in-1994/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 11th: William Unek Kills (1957) One massacre alone is devastating. Two committed by the same person is absolutely unimaginable. On February 11th 1957 a man took the lives of many in his second rampage. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Unek, https://murderpedia.org/male.U/u/unek-william.htm, https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGrittyPast/comments/w2yx7g/in_1954_william_unek_massacred_21_people_in/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 10th: Haleigh Cummings Discovered Missing (2009) How can a child simply disappear without leaving behind any traces? On February 10th 2009 a young girl seemingly vanished into thin air. A case that, though nothing is confirmed, is filled with truly devastating theories. https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2022/12/26/haleigh-cummings-disappeared-in-putnam-county-florida-feared-dead/69757429007/, https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/10/19/case-that-rocked-community-back-in-spotlight-as-haleigh-cummings-father-walks-out-of-prison/, https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/putnam-county/we-do-not-forget-14-years-since-haleigh-cummings-disappearance-putnam-county/N5WABVYKZZB5LK4DFTI5UEAC7E/, https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/haleigh-cummings-father-pushes-deputy-tries-to-take-his-gun-during-florida-arrest-deputies, https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Haleigh_Cummings, https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigators-missing-girl-haleigh-cummings-dead/story?id=10393476, https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/12/25/haleigh-cummings-father-arrested-again-accused-of-resisting-officer-with-violence-drug-possession/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2010/08/20/new-chilling-details-in-case-of-haleigh-cummings/984854007/, https://news.yahoo.com/not-forget-14-years-since-172835124.html, https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/10/18/haleigh-cummings-father-to-be-released-from-prison/, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Haleigh_Cummings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 9th: Richard Glossip Born (1963) What happens when an overwhelming majority believe a man behind bars is innocent yet he remains stuck in prison? On February 9th 1963 a man was born who, according to many, is innocent of the crime committed. One who continues to fight to prove this innocence while fighting against the clock counting down to his execution. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Glossip, https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-takes-oklahoma-death-row-inmates-bid-overturn-conviction-rcna105829, https://www.vox.com/scotus/2024/1/22/24046857/supreme-court-death-penalty-richard-glossip-oklahoma, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/richard-glossip-death-row-supreme-court-b2483371.html, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/22/us/politics/supreme-court-richard-glossip-oklahoma.html, https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-execution-richard-glossip-murder-oklahoma-a9409bdc1c22dfc509b9ebe6263b429d, https://saverichardglossip.com/, https://innocenceproject.org/richard-glossip-facing-execution-in-oklahoma-despite-strong-innocence-claim/, https://theintercept.com/2023/05/10/richard-glossip-execution-stay/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 8th: Massey Maid Murder (1915) The line between cold blooded murder and self defense can sometimes be blurred. On February 8th 1915 a young woman took the life of her employer in an act, she claimed, was self defense. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/the-massey-murder-100-years-later-the-tabloid-tale-still-fascinates-1.2944925, https://heatherdouglaslaw.com/2015/10/14/the-massey-murder/, https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/once-upon-a-city-the-maid-the-master-and-murder/article_a5e0e52d-bf0b-5452-b2c7-4af5c10c377e.html, https://www.osgoodesociety.ca/book/the-massey-murder-a-maid-her-master-and-the-trial-that-shocked-a-nation/, https://quillandquire.com/review/the-massey-murder-a-maid-her-master-and-the-trial-that-shocked-a-country/, https://watershedmagazine.com/features/masseys-on-my-mind/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 7th: Josef Mengele Dies (1979) There are a number of historical events that, when looked at, strike horror in the hearts of many. On February 7th 1979 an infamous figure died after years on the run. A man who took the already horrifying stories of the Holocaust and made them even more terrifying. *Suggested by Perrie Susman* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Mengele, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/28/books/review/mengele-david-g-marwell.html, https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/josef-mengele, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-angel-of-death-dies, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Josef-Mengele Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 6th: Sallie-Anne Huckstepp Murdered (1986) Calling out corruption is incredibly brave. It’s also something that can easily place a target on your back. On February 6th 1986 a woman known as a whistleblower left her apartment and was never seen alive ever again. *Suggested by Lauren Cole* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sallie-Anne_Huckstepp, https://www.criminaldefencelawyers.com.au/blog/tragic-murder-of-sallie-anne-huckstepp/, https://www.smh.com.au/national/it-looked-like-suicide-but-it-wasn-t-how-many-killings-did-artful-dodger-cop-rogerson-actually-get-away-with-20240122-p5ez7j.html, https://www.quora.com/What-does-anyone-remember-about-Sallie-Anne-Huckstepp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 5th: Alexis Murphy's Remains Identified (2021) A chance meeting can completely change someone’s life. On February 5th 2021 a set of remains were identified and connected to the years old case of a missing teenager who, by chance, came into contact with the man who would later be charged with her murder. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Alexis_Murphy, https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/crime-news/randy-taylor-killed-high-school-student-alexis-murphy, https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/alexis-murphy-body-slain-teen-found-7-years-after-disappearance-6-years-after-killer-convicted/UTMOWX6BBBA45GOBGUO27V4PZ4/, https://wset.com/news/local/10-years-after-alexis-murphy-murder-investigator-provides-new-insight-into-case-randy-taylor-billy-mays-fbi-gas-station-trailer-remains-dna-search-family-aunt-victim-true-crime-nelson-county-virginia-august-2023, https://wset.com/news/local/where-alexis-murphy-aunt-found-closure-forgiveness-randy-taylor-murder-nelson-county-disappearance-remains-anniversary-gas-station-dna-angela-family-hope-august-2023, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/on-tv0/in-pursuit-with-john-walsh/articles/alexis-murphy-remains-discovered-seven-years-after-she-vanished, https://www.foxnews.com/us/virginia-teen-alexis-murphy-final-moments-true-crime-social-media-influencer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 4th: Black Donnelly Massacre (1880) What happens when hatred bubbles over? On February 4th 1880 a family who was absolutely hated in their community saw just how dangerous that emotion could be first hand. https://www.canadianmysteries.ca/sites/donnellys/home/indexen.html, https://ghostwalks.com/articles/black-donnellys-massacre-ghosts, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Donnellys#Massacre, https://www.aronheller.com/articles/the-black-donnellys-live-on-125-years-later/, https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/donnelly/5.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 3rd: The Durham Family Murders (1972) One call can change everything. On February 3rd 1972 a phone call was made that would change the lives of those close to the Durham family and the community of Boone, North Carolina. Then, 5 decades later, another call would come in that would alter the course of an entire investigation. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/triple-murder-solved-50-years-north-carolina-family-found-slain-bathtu-rcna15467, https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article258176483.html, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/09/us/dixie-mafia-murder-durham-north-carolina.html, https://thewilkesrecord.com/50-year-durham-family-murder-mystery-solved-p3716-149.htm, https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/durham-family-murder-case-killer-identity-b2011578.html, https://www.journalpatriot.com/news/perpetrators-in-durham-murders-named/article_5395df29-c5e3-5ef4-95c3-a702fdfa0546.html, https://people.com/crime/50-years-after-n-c-family-was-found-murdered-in-bathtub-during-snowstorm-police-id-group-of-men-as-suspects/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 2nd: Audrey Lee Cook's Body Found (1986) When a loved one vanishes, families are left with more questions than answers. On February 2nd 1986 a Jane Doe was found that soon became part of a larger case. Meanwhile, the young woman’s family continued to search for her, having no clue she was already deceased. https://people.com/crime/texas-killing-fields-2-women-bodies-identified/, https://abc13.com/killing-fields-texas-league-city-cold-case/5695172/, https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Audrey_Cook, https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/3279/Audrey-Cook---Cold-Case-86-216, https://abc13.com/calder-road-league-city-killing-fields-victims-identified-women/5243389/, https://www.click2houston.com/news/2019/04/15/who-was-audrey-lee-cook/, https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/breaking/2019/04/19/texas-police-need-help-slain-memphis-womans-cold-case-audrey-lee-cook-donna-prudhomme/3487105002/, https://fox17.com/news/local/texas-killing-fields-cold-case-cracked-identified-as-tennessee-woman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 1st: Rita Bouchard’s Body Found (1947) What happens when paranoia is warranted? When someone’s fears are made true in the worst way possible? On February 1st 1947 a young woman’s body was found in a secluded area in Rhode Island. A woman who had a deep fear of becoming a victim and, at the end of her life, experienced that horror first hand. https://medium.com/the-asylum-antiquarian/a-fiendish-murder-the-rhode-island-cold-case-you-never-heard-of-e353771e8bcc, https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/rita-bouchard, https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/detective-reopens-investigation-into-vicious-1947-murder/, https://insidemystery.com/the-killing-of-rita-bouchard-the-rhode-island-cold-case-that-youve-never-heard-of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 31st: Pearl Bryan Killed (1896) Local crimes tend to leave a lasting impression. One that could live on centuries after the crime itself. On January 31st 1896 a young woman was killed and, even today, her murder is one of the most talked about crimes in Kentucky history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Pearl_Bryan, https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/04/abortions-kentucky-before-supreme-court-roe-v-wade-pearl-bryan/9015862002/, https://nkytribune.com/2020/08/our-rich-history-shoe-dealer-solves-ghastly-murder-of-pearl-bryan-found-missing-her-head-in-1893/, https://www.usgenwebsites.org/KYCampbell/legendpearlbryan.htm, https://heathermonroe.medium.com/the-gruesome-murder-of-pearl-bryan-492eb83a859e, https://www.nkyviews.com/campbell/text/pearl_wilhelm.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 30th: Ramsey Scrivo Head Found (2014) Mothers feel the need to protect their children no matter how old they are. At least, most mothers do. On January 30th 2014 human remains were found in a case that saw a mother as their prime suspect. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-facts-ramsay-scrivo-murder, https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2015/05/19/donna-scrivo-murder-dismember-son/27533835/, https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2015/05/06/donna-scrivo-murder-son-trial-opening/70905840/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/oxygen-s-snapped-where-donna-scrivo-today, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donna-scrivo-michigan-woman-guilty-of-murder-in-death-dismemberment-of-son/, https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/2014/09/05/woman-accused-killing-dismembering-son-back-court/15120405/, https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2015/06/30/donna-scrivo/29501645/, https://www.nydailynews.com/2015/05/18/im-not-mother-of-the-year-sicko-michigan-nurse-guilty-in-killing-dismemberment-of-32-year-old-son-video/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 29th: Hadiya Pendleton Killed (2013) Crimes where someone is an accidental target can be particularly devastating. On January 29th 2013 a young girl was in the wrong place at the wrong time and became a victim of a rival gang that had nothing to do with her. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Hadiya_Pendleton, https://abc7chicago.com/hadiya-pendleton-shooting-micheail-ward-conviction-overturned/13058373/, https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2023/3/31/23663723/hadiya-pendleton-murder-appeal-micheail-ward, https://abc7chicago.com/hadiya-pendleton-shooting-chicago-gun-violence-kenwood/12749117/, https://graphics.chicagotribune.com/hadiyas-friends/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-convicted-fatal-shooting-hadiya-pendleton-sentenced-42-years-prison-n1274543 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 28th: Jesse James Hollywood Born (1980) Trust can sometimes be misplaced or misguided. Placing you in a dangerous situation. On January 28th 1980 a man was born who would orchestrate a crime against a young teenage boy. One who, despite the situation, seemed to trust his captors when they said he would be going home soon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Nicholas_Markowitz, https://allthatsinteresting.com/nicholas-markowitz, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-dec-10-me-63811-story.html, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/The-Truth-Behind-Alpha-Dog-Ben-Markowitz-Too-Soon-Taken, https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/f5j7z6/full_case_of_nicholas_markowitz_long/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 27th: The Doodler's First Murder (1974) Sometimes securing an arrest warrant is impossible. Even if investigators are certain they have the identity of their suspect. On January 27th 1974 a serial killer took their first known victim in a case that remains unsolved despite police allegedly having the identity of the guilty party. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doodler, https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/doodler-true-crime-podcast/chapter-one, https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/doodler-serial-killer-suspect-sketch-age-progression-san-francisco-cold-case/, https://www.wendyheard.com/thedoodler, https://people.com/crime/inside-hunt-san-franciscos-notorious-doodler-serial-killer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 26th: Ellen Greenberg Killed (2011) Sometimes we, as observers, think a case has an obvious conclusion. So, it becomes shocking when that obvious choice isn’t made. On January 26th 2011 a young woman lost her life in a tragic manner. One which is still actively being debated even today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Rae_Greenberg, https://nypost.com/2023/09/14/court-rules-philly-teachers-death-with-20-stab-wounds-as-suicide-slams-deeply-flawed-probe/, https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/ellen-rae-greenberg-death-court-ruling/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/ellen-greenberg, https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2023/05/ellen-greenberg-died-by-suicide-with-20-stab-wounds-her-parents-are-out-to-prove-thats-impossible.html, https://www.foxnews.com/us/philadelphia-teachers-suspicious-suicide-crime-scene-cleaned-before-police-arrived-search-warrant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 25th: Angel of the Meadow's Body Found (2010) When victims have their identities stripped from them it becomes a devastating aspect of a cold case. On January 25th 2010 a young woman’s body was found in a case that, unfortunately, remains unsolved to this day. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_of_the_Meadow, https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/mystery-angel-of-the-meadow-24781517, https://dnasolves.com/articles/angel-of-the-meadow.html, https://mousehouselife.wordpress.com/2022/01/23/angel-of-the-meadow-who-was-she/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1775gfg/the_angel_of_the_meadow_england_53_years_without/?rdt=49835, https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/haunting-information-provided-police-investigating-17621529, https://morbidology.com/the-angel-of-the-meadow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 24th: Patricia Lynne Rorrer Born (Joann Katrinak) (1964) Jealousy can be a powerful motivator. On January 24th 1964 a key player in a devastating case was born. One who may or may not be guilty of brutally murdering a young woman and her infant son. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/still-a-convenient-suspect, https://patriciarorrer.com/, https://www.lvpnews.com/20231122/rorrer-has-another-day-in-court/, https://www.mcall.com/2023/07/06/patricia-rorrer-katrinak-case/, https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/woman-convicted-of-killing-mother-baby-seeks-to-prove-innocence-at-new-hearing/article_e18769d4-7cf5-11ee-8a77-939ac8b1af39.html, https://www.mcall.com/2023/11/01/patricia-rorrer-katrinak-hearings/, https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2020/09/26/patricia-rorrer-an-update/comment-page-1/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 23rd: Skin Hunters Brought to Light (2002) Those in the medical career are sworn to do no harm and try their best to save the lives of their patients. But, what if the deaths of these patients provided them with a payout? On January 23rd 2002 a newspaper brought to light a truly horrifying crime happening inside a Polish hospital. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_Hunters, https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(07)60254-2/fulltext Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 22nd: Birna Brjansdottir's Body Found (2017) When evidence is stacked against a suspect, it can be painful to watch them try and assert their innocence. On January 22nd 2017 a young woman’s body was found in a crime that completely rocked the country of Iceland. One where the evidence was abundant but the suspect continued to claim his innocence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Birna_Brj%C3%A1nsd%C3%B3ttir, https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/birna-brjansdottir, https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/apr/12/the-murder-that-shook-iceland, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/07/world/europe/iceland-murder-victim-birna-brjansdottir-autopsy.html, https://icelandmag.is/article/guilty-verdict-thomas-moller-brutal-murder-birna-brjansdottir-confirmed, https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/03/europe/birna-brjansdottir-iceland-murder/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 21st: Adrianne Reynolds Killed (2005) Friendships end all the time. But what if, by disconnecting from a friend group, you unknowingly place yourself in danger? On January 21st 2005 a young girl was killed by a pair of individuals who she believed were her best friends. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Adrianne_Reynolds, https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/unthinkable-the-murder-of-adrianne-reynolds, https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/kolb-sarah.htm, https://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/illinois-appellate-court-affirms-sarah-kolbs-sentence-for-killing-dismembering-adrianne-reynolds/article_c861938e-3f2c-57d7-9886-412de35d4e31.html, https://www.kwqc.com/2023/01/12/sarah-kolb-appeals-sentence-murder-adrianne-reynolds-moline/, https://www.wqad.com/article/news/crime/adrianne-renolds-cory-gregory-harli-quinn-murder-sentence-upheld-reaction/526-78ff2e02-bbe6-4d04-948e-91ea084a92d0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 20th: Daniel M'Naghten Kills (1843) Some cases can alter the legal system. On January 20th 1843 a man pulled the trigger and, with that, embarked on a court case that completely altered the way we look at criminal insanity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_M%27Naghten, https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/daniel-m-naghten-the-man-who-changed-the-law-on-insanity, https://www.casebriefs.com/blog/law/criminal-law/criminal-law-keyed-to-kadish/exculpation/mnaghtens-case/, https://law.justia.com/cases/foreign/united-kingdom/8-eng-rep-718.html, https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/mcnaughtan-daniel, https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/abs/10.1176/ajp.112.8.651?journalCode=ajp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 19th: Scott Cheever Kills (2005) Diminished responsibility plays a large role in how a person is sentenced. But what happens when their state of mind is, in fact, diminished but by their own hand? On January 19th 2005 a man committed a murder that, he claimed, was not premeditated due to his inebriation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_v._Cheever, https://www.emporiagazette.com/news/police_courts_fire/article_49753006-2231-5c68-a269-9f6c0b7ed546.html, https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/politics/state/2016/07/22/kansas-supreme-court-upholds-capital-murder-conviction-death-sentence-scott-cheever/16580147007/, https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article329472.html, https://www.ksal.com/death-sentence-for-sheriffs-killing-upheld/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 18th: Ricardo Caputo Surrendered to Police (1994) Charm has a way of disarming people. On January 18th 1994 a man surrendered to police and admitted to his involvement in 4 separate murders. A man who used his charm to gain the trust of his victims. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricardo_Caputo, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Ricardo_Caputo, https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/caputo-ricardo.htm, https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/serial-killer-on-the-run-for-over-20-years-turns-himself-in-true-crime-58d473e051bc, https://www.nytimes.com/1998/02/22/nyregion/trying-to-pierce-the-veil-of-a-serial-killer.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 17th: Patrick Edward Purdy Kills (1989) When a perpetrator takes their own life after a crime it becomes impossible to understand their motive. On January 17th 1989 a truly devastating school shooting occurred. Though many have drawn their own conclusion when it comes to motive, a suicide left behind more questions than answers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_Stockton_schoolyard_shooting, https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/purdy-patrick.htm, https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/nor-cal-shootings/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 16th: Helene Pruszynski Killed (1980) You never know what change in life will put you directly in the path of someone dangerous. On January 16th 1980 a young vibrant woman with everything ahead of her was brutally slain in a case that saw a move, one that offered her a bright future, actually place her in the direct path of someone incredibly dangerous. https://dcsheriff.net/sheriffs-office/divisions/investigations/major-crimes/cold-cases/cold-case-helene-pruszynski/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-helene-pruszynski-s-murder, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/helene-pruszynski-murder-where-james-clanton-today, https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=1138, https://people.com/crime/helene-pruszynski-1980-murder-dna-genealogy-helped-solve-murder/, https://www.9news.com/article/news/investigations/40-years-dark-helene-pruszynski-cold-case-documentary/73-d69931af-088a-42ec-ac0e-2b16bc233a45, https://www.denverpost.com/2020/07/01/helene-pruszynski-murder-james-clanton-colorado/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 15th: Kenneth Junior French Born (1971) Mixing alcohol with rage is a deadly cocktail. On January 15th 1971 a man was born who would take his anger and, after a night of drinking, make others pay the price. People who were strangers to him. Show less https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Pearl_Bryan, https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/04/abortions-kentucky-before-supreme-court-roe-v-wade-pearl-bryan/9015862002/, https://nkytribune.com/2020/08/our-rich-history-shoe-dealer-solves-ghastly-murder-of-pearl-bryan-found-missing-her-head-in-1893/, https://www.usgenwebsites.org/KYCampbell/legendpearlbryan.htm, https://heathermonroe.medium.com/the-gruesome-murder-of-pearl-bryan-492eb83a859e, https://www.nkyviews.com/campbell/text/pearl_wilhelm.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 14th: Zankou Chicken Murders (2003) Business and family don’t always mix. On January 14th 2003 a tragic murder took place within a family. One where the motive remains a mystery but business was greatly affected. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zankou_Chicken, https://lamag.com/crimeinla/the-zankou-chicken-murders, https://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/news/tn-gnp-xpm-2003-01-16-export21512-story.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices