Morning Cup of Murder

March 30th: Joshi-Abhyankav Serial Murderer Arrested (1977) What happens when a serial killer infiltrates an area known as a paradise? What happens when it is actually a group of serial killers acting together to take human lives? On March 30th 1977 a group of men were arrested for crimes that took the lives of 10 individuals and sent an entire city into a panic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshi-Abhyankar_serial_murders, https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/know-your-city-joshi-abhyankar-serial-murders-fear-punes-8184128/, https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/47-years-on-podcast-captures-joshi-abhyankar-murders-that-shook-punekars-101673717637235.html, https://www.nikwik.com/stories/crime/cs4/, https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/marathi-web-series-jakkal-to-tell-story-of-pune-serial-murders-news-220757, https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/joshi-abhyankar-killings-before-nirbhaya-case-4-convicts-were-last-hanged-in-a-day-in-1983-says-repo-2161621, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/marathi/vivek-waghs-upcoming-series-jakkal-is-based-on-the-joshi-abhyankar-serial-murders-of-the-1970s-watch-teaser/articleshow/94046263.cms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 29th: "Adam" Torso in the Thames Identified (2011) Some cases, unfortunately, have so little information it is likely the mystery will never be solved. On March 29th 2011 an identity was given in a decade long cold case and, with that, came the hope that the case would finally be solved. Yet, as of now, it remains a cold case. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_(murder_victim), https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58415046, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/adam-the-boy-whose-torso-was-found-in-the-thames, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10012275/Fresh-appeal-torso-Thames-killer.html, https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2022/4/14/adam-torso-in-the-thames, https://unresolved.me/adam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 28th: Dawn Lee Swan Magyar Born (1952) You never know what advancement in technology could completely shatter a cold case wide open. On March 28th 1952 a young woman was born who would become the random victim of a dangerous man. A case that went cold for decades only to be solved by advancing technology and investigators who kept valuable evidence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dawn_Magyar, https://medium.com/the-crime-scene/the-murder-of-dawn-magyar-457c9dc6de2d, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/dawn-lee-swan-magyar, https://www.deseret.com/2001/11/29/19619197/man-convicted-of-73-rape-murder-due-to-dna-test, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 27th: Sophia Weckert's Body Found (1975) One wrong turn down a road can turn someone into a victim. On March 27th 1975 a woman’s body was found along an infamous stretch of highway in Queensland known for its dangers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Noel_and_Sophia_Weckert, https://www.facebook.com/1742717689305044/posts/the-murders-of-noel-milton-weckert-and-his-wife-sophia-janine-weckert-occurred-i/2632572840319520/, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110808086, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10307067/Robert-Bogucki-Highways-Death-Humpty-Doo-poltergeist-Inside-Australias-great-mysteries.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 26th: Buford O’Neal Furrow Sentenced (2001) Crimes born out of hatred and racism are always hard to swallow. On March 26th 2001 a man was sentenced for crimes he committed against 2 groups of individuals with nothing but hate in his heart as he pulled the trigger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Jewish_Community_Center_shooting, https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/hatecrimes/stories/furrow081399.htm, https://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/furrow-buford.htm, https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/1999/la-rampage, https://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,29471,00.html, https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2009/09/05/gunman-expresses-remorse-for-1999-shooting-spree-at-san-fernando-jewish-center/, http://www.cnn.com/US/9908/12/california.shooting.01/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 25th: Katherine and Sheila Lyon Go Missing (1975) Even the safest locations can be infiltrated by a monster. On March 25th 1975 two young girls went missing from an area where parents felt safe letting their children roam and play outside. An innocence that was ripped away at the some moment the pair of sisters made contact with a dangerous man. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Katherine_and_Sheila_Lyon, https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/horrifying-confession-40-years-after-lyon-sisters-raped-and-burned/SF4Q4YLRMGPP6T2DKXQX5VLQEI/, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Two-sisters-Vanish-The-Lyons-Case.https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/magazine/wp/2019/04/01/feature/the-lyon-sisters-had-vanished-40-years-earlier-but-this-cold-case-team-didnt-give-up-on-them/, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/true-crime-documentary-lyon-sisters-investigation-discovery-id, http://www.forthelost.org/lyon.html, https://wtop.com/local/2017/06/tooth-found-lyon-sisters-search-lost-bedford-co-sheriff/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 24th: Jeffrey Carlson Shoots(2023) Random acts of violence can leave behind so many questions. On March 24th 2023 a man wielded his weapon against 2 women whom he had a connection to. A case that lacks many details and leaves behind a number of questions. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2023/03/24/nashville-police-shooting-under-investigation-in-west-nashville/70047557007/, https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-the-nations/. https://fox17.com/news/local/deadly-officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-west-nashville, https://www.wsmv.com/2023/03/24/fatal-police-shooting-west-nashville/, https://owensborotimes.com/news/2023/03/owensboro-woman-in-critical-condition-after-being-shot-in-nashville-on-friday/#:~:text=Police%20said%20the%20suspect%2C%2054,and%20put%20the%20gun%20down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 23rd: Debbie Linsley Killed (1988) When you hear about random, bloody, incredibly violent crimes, you automatically assume they happen under the cover of night or in someone’s home. This, however, is not always the case. On March 23rd 1988 a young woman was killed in broad daylight and yet, somehow, no one saw anything of use to try and capture the killer, nor helped when they heard the sounds of a “commotion”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Deborah_Linsley, https://medium.com/unsolved/the-unsolved-murder-of-deborah-linsley-4ac7dba0aa93, https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/brutal-murder-woman-26-south-23659459, https://www.mylondon.news/news/nostalgia/london-trains-unsolved-1988-murder-21758475, https://www.murdermap.co.uk/historical-murders/deborah-linsley-murder-unsolved-train-1988/, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-21875096 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 22nd: Christa Pike Convicted (1996) A love triangle can sometimes be deadly. On March 22nd 1996 a young woman was convicted for the crime she committed while trying to put an end to the love triangle she was a part of. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christa_Pike, https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2021/06/12/christa-gail-pike-death-row-murder-university-tennessee-case/7610001002/, https://deadlywomen.fandom.com/wiki/Christa_Pike, https://www.mercyforchrista.org/, https://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/victims-mom-christa-pike-execution/51-3665cad8-4d07-4f4a-bad5-d7de4fe05e9a, https://mycrimelibrary.com/christa-pike-women-on-death-row/, https://www.newsweek.com/christa-pike-only-woman-tennessees-death-row-fights-execution-1600414, https://original.newsbreak.com/@nik-1590556/2795610243913-the-cruel-killing-by-the-youngest-woman-on-death-row Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 21st: Terri Hoffman Born (1938) Strong beliefs can make or break a person. On March 21st 1938 a woman was born who would command an entire movement of people. Some of whom were worse off for knowing her and may have lost their lives in the name of her beliefs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terri_Hoffman, https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/curse-black-lords-new-age-cult/, https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1982/december/rise-and-fall-of-a-north-dallas-cult-conscious-development/, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-02-13-mn-22283-story.html, https://www.dmagazine.com/religion/2014/06/d-magazines-40-greatest-stories-death-in-a-north-dallas-cult/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 20th: Brandon Woodruff Found Guilty (2009) When a jury is swayed one way or another, sometimes personal opinions and presentation of evidence can muddy an already complicated trial. On March 20th 2009 a young man was found guilty for a truly heinous crime. One he claims he did not commit and was only found guilty because of his sexuality and a conservative jury. https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-brandon-dale-woodruff-now/, https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/brandon-dennis-norma-woodruff-north-texas-murder-abc-2020-investigation/287-bc68a66e-6feb-4ec4-9311-c64b5ddc450c, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10835235/Gay-Texas-man-convicted-parents-murders-says-hes-innocent-16-years-later.html, https://www.the-sun.com/news/5385496/brandon-woodruff-murder-texas-abc/, https://www.change.org/p/texas-court-of-criminal-appeals-take-up-brandon-woodruff-s-case, https://www.heraldbanner.com/news/local_news/woodruff-murder-case-to-be-profiled-by-20-20/article_d37bd116-d6f9-11ec-aba1-cf41fe0f3560.html, https://phillipcrawfordjr.medium.com/railroaded-the-homophobic-prosecution-of-brandon-woodruff-for-his-parents-murders-ea961cce48ea, https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/family-murder-in-royse-city-gets-probed-by-sundancetv-true-crime-show/, https://www.roysecityheraldbanner.com/news/local_news/woodruff-documentary-to-be-presented-again/article_a3085d4c-e9a5-11ec-b8cf-e7665445c2b9.html, https://www.ksro.com/2022/05/19/brandon-woodruff-convicted-of-killing-parents-in-2009-fighting-for-his-freedom/, https://southernillinoisnow.com/2022/05/19/brandon-woodruff-convicted-of-killing-parents-in-2009-fighting-for-his-freedom/, https://dallasvoice.com/innocence-project-now-assisting-in-brandon-woodruff-case/, https://abcnews.go.com/2020/brandon-woodruff-convicted-killing-parents-2009-fighting-freedom/story?id=84755134 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 19th: Jessica Lunsford Body Found (2005) Sometimes it takes a tragedy to change the law. On March 19th 2005 the body of a young girl was found in a case that, though devastating, saw some positive change in its aftermath. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jessica_Lunsford, https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/the-case-that-doesn-t-die/article_83894110-8f05-5f9f-a397-a5c148e32c95.html, https://allthatsinteresting.com/horror-stories/3, https://morbidology.com/the-abduction-murder-of-jessica-lunsford/, https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2007-03-02-mjessica02-story.html, https://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/30/florida.couey.dead/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2009/09/30/jessica-lunsfords-killer-dies-in-jacksonville-hospital/15971731007/, http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/JLA/Jessica-Lunsford-Act-Information.aspx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 18th: Eve Stratford Killed (1975) Time and time again, DNA helps to solve, or at least connect, even the coldest of crimes. It isn’t, however, the magical solution to finding an elusive killer. On March 18th 1975 a young woman was brutally killed in a crime that, even all these years later, remains unsolved. A case that, if the DNA is right, might have just been one of a series for an uncaught serial killer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Eve_Stratford_and_Lynne_Weedon, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/playboy-bunny-murder-womans-head-25870119, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/editor-underworld-fixer-yorkshire-ripper-25881680, https://www.murdermap.co.uk/unsolved-murders/eve-stratford-murder-unsolved-bunny-girl/, https://criminol.tumblr.com/post/689024806091423744/the-unsolved-murder-of-eve-stratford, https://www.mylondon.news/news/nostalgia/murder-stabbed-pregnant-mum-found-23888645, https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeEurope/comments/v70uhu/the_playboy_bunny_murder_eve_stratford/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 17th: The Hello Kitty Murder (Fan Man-yee) Kidnapped (1999) One wrong move can completely alter your life. On March 17th 1999 a young woman was made to pay for her mistakes and began a month long hell that she would never escape from. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello_Kitty_murder_case, https://allthatsinteresting.com/hello-kitty-murder, https://www.goalcast.com/hello-kitty-murder/, https://www.ranker.com/list/hello-kitty-murder-facts/cat-mcauliffe, https://thoughtnova.com/the-hello-kitty-murder-case-poor-fan-man-yee-was-abducted-raped-and-tortured-for-a-month-before-she-died, https://www.thetealmango.com/featured/the-hello-kitty-murder-case-of-a-nightclub-hostess/, https://lightsonpod.medium.com/hello-kitty-murders-f5bf00d3e681, https://wickedness.net/murders/hello-kitty-murder/, https://filmdaily.co/news/hello-kitty-murder/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 16th: Christina Nytsch Abducted (1998) Mass DNA testing is a hot topic of debate. It becomes hard to argue, though, after hearing about cases like this one. On March 16th 1998 a young girl was abducted in a case that, had it not been for mass DNA testing, might never have been solved and left a rapist murderer free to claim more victims. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronny_Rieken, https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1998-05-31-9805310359-story.html, https://mndaily.com/209699/uncategorized/mass-dna/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 15th: Kriss Donald Killed (2004) All crimes seem senseless. But they feel especially so when the victim is a child who just so happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. On March 15th 2004 a young boy became a victim for nothing more than his location and the color of his skin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kriss_Donald, https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/far-right-group-exploit-race-28704027, https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/8592618/fascists-kriss-donald-murder/, https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/kriss-donald-murder-top-scots-26477302, https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/20615389.kriss-donald-killer-attacked-inside-hmp-greenock/, https://www.thefreelibrary.com/ABDUCTED%2C+TORTURED+AND+BURNT+ALIVE%3B+Kriss+pleaded+with+killers+%27I%27m...-a0154113820, https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/nov/09/race.ukcrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13th: Leah Roberts Reported Missing (2000) In the beginning, it's hard to know if a person is truly missing. Which can put a delay on a case. On March 13th 2000 a young woman was reported missing in a case that saw loved ones unsure of if she just went off on a trip or if something nefarious had happened. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Leah_Roberts, https://www.grunge.com/1035184/the-unsolved-2000-disappearance-of-leah-roberts-explained/, https://unsolved.com/gallery/leah-roberts/, https://www.lyndentribune.com/news/wcso-seeks-help-with-cold-cases/article_f5e56f6a-89be-11ec-a402-dfe07d53f023.html, https://www.whatcomcounty.us/292/Missing-Leah-Roberts, https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-leah-roberts-disappearance/jenn-dzikowski, https://disappearedblog.com/leah-roberts/, https://thetruecrimefiles.com/leah-roberts-disappearance/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/zxz8qu/the_disappearance_of_leah_roberts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13th: Leah Roberts Reported Missing (2000) In the beginning, it's hard to know if a person is truly missing. Which can put a delay on a case. On March 13th 2000 a young woman was reported missing in a case that saw loved ones unsure of if she just went off on a trip or if something nefarious had happened. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Leah_Roberts, https://www.grunge.com/1035184/the-unsolved-2000-disappearance-of-leah-roberts-explained/, https://unsolved.com/gallery/leah-roberts/, https://www.lyndentribune.com/news/wcso-seeks-help-with-cold-cases/article_f5e56f6a-89be-11ec-a402-dfe07d53f023.html, https://www.whatcomcounty.us/292/Missing-Leah-Roberts, https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-leah-roberts-disappearance/jenn-dzikowski, https://disappearedblog.com/leah-roberts/, https://thetruecrimefiles.com/leah-roberts-disappearance/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/zxz8qu/the_disappearance_of_leah_roberts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 12th: Diana Alvarez's Remains Found (2020) You never know who could be a danger to your children. On March 12th 2020 the remains of a young girl were found in a case that saw an obvious suspect who, though initially trusted, was a monster in disguise. https://winknews.com/2022/06/16/diana-alvarez-murder-case-slow-to-proceed-judge-sets-deadlines/, https://winknews.com/2022/12/30/accused-murderers-attorney-files-to-suppress-evidence-from-phone-statements/, https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Diana_Alvarez, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nine-year-old-florida-girl-s-remains-found-four-years-n1161731, https://www.thedailybeast.com/diana-alvarezs-remains-found-after-years-long-search, https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/flyer.jsf?personId=100740, https://www.news-press.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.news-press.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2021%2F10%2F18%2Fmotions-murder-case-seek-gut-case-against-jorge-guerrero-torres%2F8498404002%2F, https://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/02/motions-seek-to-omit-phone-search-sworn-statements-in-2016-case/69769017007/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11th: Danielle Locklear Disappeared (2014) One thing can spark a murderous rage inside someone. On March 11th 2014 a young girl disappeared. Though it took time to find the answers, when they finally did, the motive boiled down to a sudden crime of passion. ttps://thecinemaholic.com/how-did-danielle-locklear-die-where-is-jemichael-malloy-now/, https://abc11.com/body-found-river-cumberland-sampson/25835/, https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/crime-news/jemichael-malloy-dominic-lock-behind-danielle-locklears-murder, https://www.wral.com/ex-boyfriend-sentenced-to-25-31-years-in-hope-mills-girl-s-death/15687965/, https://truecrimedaily.com/2018/01/11/down-by-the-creek-danielle-locklears-high-school-romance-ends-in-murder/, https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/crime/2018/05/04/danielle-locklear-case-dateline-examines-hope-mills-murder/12313762007/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-happened-danielle-locklear-oxygen-s-final-moments-episode-5-explores-teen-s-murder, https://www.wbtw.com/news/man-involved-in-2014-murder-of-nc-teen-danielle-locklear-to-be-sentenced-monday/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 10th: Jeffrey Franklin Kills (1998) Medication, when taken and prescribed correctly, can change a person’s life for the better. However, when abused, it can make a seemingly harmless person into someone dangerous. On March 10th 1998 a young boy committed a truly heinous crime and blamed it on his medication. https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/jeffrey-franklin-denied-parole-again-24-years-after-brutal-attack-on-parents-siblings/, https://apnews.com/article/ddc1eb26229af50823127a7e5925e8a1, https://abc3340.com/news/local/parole-denied-for-man-accused-of-killing-his-parents-with-hatchet-in-1998, https://mwordinvestigative.com/2021/03/18/hometown-murder-part-one-a-brief-overview-of-the-startling-franklin-family-murders/, https://morbidology.com/teenage-hatchet-murders-jeffrey-franklin/, https://www.al.com/breaking/2013/01/post_997.html, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 9th: Gilbert Wynter Disappeared (1998) Some cases are destined to remain unsolved due to the nature of the crime. On March 9th 1998 a man disappeared in a case with very close ties to the mob. A case that, because of those connections, remains officially unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Wynter, http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=177&termRef=Gilbert%20Wynter, https://www.murdermap.co.uk/unsolved-murders/claude-moseley-murder-unsolved-adams-london-1994/, https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1999/apr/19/duncancampbell, https://www.thefreelibrary.com/LINKED+TO+23+GANGLAND+MURDERS.-a0159137829 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 8th: Christine Papin Born (1905) Just because someone committed a brutal crime doesn’t necessarily mean they are vilified by the public. On March 8th 1905 a young woman was born who would go on to commit a murder that, in the eyes of many, made her and her sister heroes. A case that, to this day, remains one that graces the pages of many history books. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_and_L%C3%A9a_Papin#:~:text=Christine%20Papin%20(8%20March%201905,France%20on%20February%202%2C%201933., https://allthatsinteresting.com/papin-sisters, https://www.history101.com/papin-sisters/, https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/papin-sisters.htm, https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/05/12/the-papin-sisters-and-the-murder-case-that-still-haunts-france-after-more-than-80-years/?chrome=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 7th: Cara Ryan Kills (2015) The argument between guilt and acting in self defense can be a tricky one. On March 7th 2015 a woman shot a man who, depending on what side you believe, might have been either the victim or the aggressor. https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/teacher-found-not-guilty-in-fatal-shooting-of-husband-a-former-st/2311184/, https://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/civil/former-pinellas-teacher-acquitted-of-ex-husbands-murder-faces-wrongful/2317640/, https://www.fox13news.com/news/sexting-rape-and-murder-at-center-of-cara-ryan-murder-trial, https://www.magzter.com/stories/Womens-Interest/Chat/Sex-Jealously-And-Murder, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4165936/Cara-Ryan-not-guilty-murdering-husband-John-Rush.html, https://www.southfloridacriminalattorneysblog.com/verdict-decided-south-florida-homicide-former-cop-ex-wife/, https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/how-mock-trials-altered-cara-ryan-s-defense-942427715900, https://vimbuzz.com/where-is-cara-ryan-now/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 6th: Thomas D. Carr Born (1846) One arrest can open up the floodgates and solve some seemingly unsolvable cases. On March 6th 1846 a man was born who would end up behind bars for one murder and one murder alone. However, if he is to be believed, then he is a prolific serial killer who, somehow, never got caught. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_D._Carr, https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/carr-thomas.htm, https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/carr-serial-killer-wv/, https://www.nytimes.com/1869/07/04/archives/the-sentence-of-thomas-d-carr-to-death-for-the-murder-of-miss-fox.html, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 5th: Kiki Camarena's Body Found (1985) It’s a wonderful thing to leave a mark on this planet that will last long after you are gone. One hopes, however, that it doesn't take losing your life to do so. On March 5th 1985 a man’s body was found after having suffered tremendously at the hands of a group of men who wanted him dead. A man who, in death, left a lasting impression that can be felt, and recognized, all throughout the nation each and every year. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiki_Camarena, https://www.dea.gov/red-ribbon/kiki-red-ribbon-history, https://www.justthinktwice.gov/article/special-agent-enrique-kiki-camarena, https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/us-news/2022/07/16/62d1fe40ca474164048b45b2.html, https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/cartel-kingpin-convicted-in-1985-murder-of-dea-agent-kiki-camarena-captured-in-mexico/2995603/, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/cartel-netflix-camarena-caro-quintero-b2124818.html, https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/politics/2020/02/27/enrique-camarena-dea-agent-murder-narcos-mexico/2566023001/, https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/enrique-camarena-case-forensic-nightmare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 4th: Larry Peyton Born (1941) Sometimes an investigation receives criticism and makes many wonder if they, indeed, caught the right suspect. On March 4th 1941 a man was born who would become a victim in one such investigation. And, because of that, his killer, or killers, remain free. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Larry_Peyton_and_Beverly_Allan, https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2022/02/earl-son-cracked-the-toughest-portland-murder-cases-of-his-era-but-his-obsession-came-at-a-cost.html, https://www.oregonlive.com/books/2010/11/phil_stanford_explores_notorio.html, https://offbeatoregon.com/1305a-peyton-allan-murders-manwiththehook.html, https://www.murderintherain.com/post/episode-14-lovers-lane, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 3rd: Juan Covington Born (1962) The mind can play tricks on some people that can, without warning, make them dangerous. On March 3rd 1962 a man was born who, though described as odd by those who knew him, in no way made them worry that a potential serial killer was in their midst. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Covington, https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/covington-juan.htm, https://thecinemaholic.com/patricia-trish-mcdermott-murder-where-is-juan-covington-now/, https://www.practicalhomicide.com/articles/PhillyOct2305.htm, https://ourblackgirls.com/tag/juan-covington/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 2nd: Jerome Dennis Sentenced (1993) Not everyone can leave prison reformed. On March 2nd 1993 a man was sentenced for crimes he committed while being praised as the model parolee. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Dennis_(serial_killer), https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d/dennis-jerome.htm, https://www.nytimes.com/1992/04/14/nyregion/paroled-rapist-charged-with-killing-5-women-in-new-jersey.html, https://www.fox19.com/story/11821026/man-gets-life-in-prison-for-store-owners-murder/, https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/04/13/Man-charged-in-five-killings/6882703137600/, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1992-04-14-9202020878-story.html, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1992-04-14-9202020878-story.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to March 2024! Find out what waits for you as we dive into another month of True Crime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1st: Monica Botello and Percill Carson Killed (2010) Brave are the people who stand in front of their attackers and tell their story. On March 1st 2010 two people were killed in a case that was swiftly brought to justice by the bravery of an 8 year old little girl. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2010/09/03/man-wanted-in-double-slayings-arrested/, https://hiphopwired.com/30909/911-operator-hangs-up-child-while-mother-dies-phone-call-included/, https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2010/05/detroit_man_arrested_in_double.html, https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/nation_world/20100307_8-year-old_girl_s_chilling_911_call_released_by_Mich__police.htmlhttps://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/nation_world/20100307_8-year-old_girl_s_chilling_911_call_released_by_Mich__police.html, https://www.dailynews.com/2010/03/19/man-arrested-in-gardena-is-suspect-in-detroit-killings/, https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/mar/06/911-tape-reveals-girls-pleas-for-dying-mother/, http://mydeathspace.com/article/2010/06/20/Monica_Botello_%2826%29_was_shot_to_death_while_her_children_hid_in_a_bathroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 29th: Katherine Knight Kills(2000) Sometimes a crime is so brutal that there is no choice but to dole out the most severe punishment available. On February 29th 2000 a woman committed a horrific crime against a man who, despite all he knew of her history, entered a relationship that would end up costing him his life. *Suggested by Yelena and Bellaringah Beef on Instagram* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Knight, https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htm, https://allthatsinteresting.com/katherine-knight, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10241673/Katherine-Knight-skinned-decapitated-lover-cooked-head-pot.html, https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-australian-cannibal-katherine-knight/cat-mcauliffe, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 28th: Jane Stanford Killed (1905) In the wake of tragedy there can be a legacy that will last for centuries. On February 28th 1905 a woman died in a mysterious case that still leaves many puzzled. A woman whose death did nothing to stop her legacy and her connection to one of the most prestigious universities in this country. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Stanford, https://stanfordmag.org/contents/who-killed-jane-stanford, https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2022-05-20/who-killed-jane-stanford-cold-case-of-a-california-founders-murder-review, https://nypost.com/2022/05/28/who-killed-stanford-u-founder-new-book-solves-janes-murder/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 27th: James Hutchinson Killed(2021) Not everyone is meant to, or wants to become a parent. On February 27th 2021 a young boy whose mother did not want him was abandoned in the middle of the night. A boy who fought to come back to her and lost his life in the process. https://charleyproject.org/case/james-robert-hutchinson, https://www.wlwt.com/article/what-happened-to-james-hutchinson-a-timeline-of-events-that-led-to-6-year-olds-death/35702780#, https://www.journal-news.com/crime/attorneys-mom-and-boyfriend-were-truthful-about-throwing-boys-body-in-the-ohio-river/HHXIBRDTUBHGRKBXIHRAWIP6D4/, https://www.journal-news.com/crime/james-hutchinson-case-court-says-appeal-of-man-connected-to-boys-death-is-wholly-frivolous/IBPR5M7HORFCBDX2HVC7RPD22U/, https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2021/10/ohio-man-sent-to-prison-in-death-of-6-year-old-james-hutchinson.html, https://www.fox19.com/2021/03/24/new-court-records-detail-abuse-leading-up-james-hutchinsons-death-3/, https://www.fox19.com/2021/11/10/mothers-confession-how-detectives-solved-6-year-old-boys-murder/, https://www.whio.com/news/crime-and-law/timeline-how-investigation-into-james-hutchinsons-death-unfolded/NN6MRKAYVFENTJSEHDGV52KKRY/, https://local12.com/news/local/police-6-year-old-boy-missing-in-middletown-james-cincinnati-ohio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 26th: Jen Ramsaran's Body Found (2013) Even the most perfect couple can have secrets buried just below the surface. On February 26th 2013 a body was found in a case that saw many secrets and a whole lot of questions. https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/true-crime-buzz/jennifer-ramsaran-murdered-by-husband-remy-ramsaran, https://thecinemaholic.com/jennifer-ramsaran-murder/, https://www.corrections1.com/corrections/articles/convicted-killer-sentenced-for-attempting-to-bribe-co-ZgNopoSefXoKFTEQ/, https://cnycentral.com/news/local/judge-orders-new-trial-for-man-convicted-in-wifes-2012-killing-in-chenango-county-ganesh-remy-ramsaran-jennifer-ramsaran-ibm-manager, https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2022/10/cny-engineer-to-get-blockbuster-retrial-in-wifes-murder-after-lawyers-126500-swindle.html, https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2020/02/25/judge-grants-hearing-could-vacate-remy-jennifer-ramsaran-murder-conviction/4792976002/, https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2017/10/12/appeals-court-decides-against-reversing-ramsaran-murder-conviction/757151001/, https://www.thedailystar.com/news/local_news/guilty-jury-convicts-ganesh-ramsaran-of-murdering-his-wife-jennifer/article_96f3ade2-27eb-5526-976c-d8ebed41c9e7.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 25th: Barry Sherman Born (1942) Money can’t buy you everything. It especially can’t save you from meeting a tragic end. On February 25th 1942 a man was born who would create quite the life for himself. A man whose money making skills may, or may not, have ended up costing him his life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Sherman, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/barry-sherman-honey-sherman-2017-murders-35-million-reward/#:~:text=Barry%20Sherman%2C%20who%20founded%20generic,position%20on%20the%20pool%20deck., https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-03/canada-billionaire-murder-mystery/101815016, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-63947424, https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/17/us/toronto-billionaire-sherman-killings-reward-cec/index.html, https://www.pharmavoice.com/news/barry-honey-sherman-murders-mysteries-Apotex/637332/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 24th: Noah Beauchamp Born (1785) Anger can get you into a lot of trouble. On February 24th 1785 a man was born who was quick to anger. It was that short fuse that later got him into trouble when it cost another man his life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Beauchamp, https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/beauchamp-noah.htm, https://www.onenationundercrime.com/1840-the-murder-of-george-mickelberry-by-noah-beauchamp/, https://www.tumblr.com/crime-notforgotten/124931925238/lieutenant-noah-beauchamp-was-a-blacksmith-and-an, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23rd: Sandra Cantu's Killer Born (1981) You never know what dangers lurk just around the corner. On February 23rd 1981 a woman was born who would, for reasons unknown, take the life, and innocence, of a young neighbor and lead police on a wild goose chase to find the person responsible. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sandra_Cantu, https://www.thedailybeast.com/melissa-huckaby-why-did-she-murder-sandra-cantu, https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-sandra-cantu, https://abcnews.go.com/US/Media/melissa-huckaby-confessed-murderer-year-girl-sentenced-life/story?id=10910285, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-sandra-cantu-s-murder, https://thecinemaholic.com/sandra-cantu-murder-where-is-melissa-huckaby-now/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 22nd: Kanae Kijima Indicted for Murder (2010) Love can make someone blind to the object of their affection’s faults. On February 22nd 2010 a woman who thrived off of this blindness was indicted for the crimes she committed against her various paramours. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanae_Kijima, https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/kijima-kanae.htm, https://s-a-ozbourne.medium.com/japans-black-widow-a2d4cbb7c0af, https://www.jiadep.org/Kijima_Kanae.html, https://kbizoom.com/the-reason-why-everyone-was-shocked-at-the-appearance-of-japanese-gold-digger-kanae-kijima/, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39599188, https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/04/14/national/crime-legal/death-penalty-upheld-2009-triple-boyfriend-killer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 21st: Jessica Chambers' Case Put on Unsolved Mysteries (2015) Sometimes a trial doesn’t turn out like everyone hoped. On February 21st 2015 a case appeared on the Unsolved Mysteries website in hopes of finding new leads. A case that, when it finally did get brought to trial, had a much different outcome then most were expecting. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Jessica_Chambers, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/5-key-facts-about-the-jessica-chambers-murder-case-the-cheerleader-who-was-burned-alive, https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2023/02/24/jessica-chambers-murder-suspect-serving-burglary-sentence-in-mississippi/69940347007/, https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/murder-trial-for-man-who-also-was-twice-tried-for-death-of-jessica-chambers-delayed/article_f58c1f5d-dc84-5e56-8958-d55ca933f4fe.html, https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/louisiana-murder-trial-delayed-quinton-tellis-accused-jessica-chambers-murder-mississippi/522-f3f4391c-bc78-4090-9001-8397bfcb06f8, https://people.com/tag/jessica-chambers/, https://darkhorsepressnow.com/jessica-chambers-case-hits-7-years-still-unfinished/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 20th: Kristin Smart Born(1977) Some cases remain seared in the back of people’s minds for decades to come. Today’s story, this particular case, is one of those that I don’t think anyone can ever forget. On February 20th 1977 a young girl was born who would go missing and, for decades, the man everyone believed was responsible was able to walk around freely. *Suggested by duh.its.steph and Raven on Instagram* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kristin_Smart, https://abcnews.go.com/US/paul-flores-sentenced-25-years-life-murder-kristin/story?id=97750854, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/kristin-smart-disappearance-photos/20/, https://apnews.com/article/kristin-smart-murder-paul-flores-sentenced-california-39e42becd974cd4cc77bcb1a120e72ba, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/18/kristin-smart-missing-murder-paul-flores-found-guilty, https://www.nytimes.com/article/kristin-smart-case-timeline.html, https://www.npr.org/2023/03/10/1162789637/kristin-smart-murder-paul-flores-sentencing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19th: Audrey Marie Hilley Escaped (1987) Sometimes a guilty party dies before victims and their loved ones can ever get real answers. On February 19th 1987 a woman escaped and, with her, went any chance for closure for those affected by her crimes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Marie_Hilley, https://murderpedia.org/female.H/h/hilley-audrey.htm, https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/audrey-marie-hilley-poisons-husband-daughter-escape-prison, https://www.nydailynews.com/true-crime-justice-story/ny-black-widow-escape-true-crime-20210314-bbe6gtpavvf3pbj6buy3dwfrmu-story.html, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/audrey-marie-hilley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 18th: Hans Schmidt Executed (1916) Being a man of the cloth doesn’t make you immune to punishment. On February 18th 1916 a man was executed in a history making case. A man who killed as many as 5 individuals while working as a trusted member of a church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Schmidt_(priest)#:~:text=On%20the%20night%20of%20September,ferry%20into%20the%20Hudson%20River., https://allthatsinteresting.com/hans-schmidt, https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/schmidt-hans.htm, https://www.grunge.com/335949/the-crazy-story-of-hans-schmidt-the-killer-priest/, https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-dreadful-crimes-of-the-only-priest-ever-executed-on-the-electric-chair-2975072643d3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 17th: Eugenia E. "Jeanne" Calle Killed (2009) The loss of human life will always be devastating. On February 17th 2009 a woman who made a tremendous impact in the world of cancer research was taken away by a man who just wanted a payout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenia_Calle, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/killer-of-top-cancer-researcher-dr-eugenia-calle-pleads-guilty-gets-life-in-prison/, https://journals.lww.com/oncology-times/fulltext/2009/03100/cancer_epidemiologist_eugenia_e__calle,_phd,.9.aspx, https://aacrjournals.org/cancerres/article/69/7/3238/553316/Eugenia-Calle-In-Memoriam-1952-2009 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 16th: Dana Gray's First Victim Found (1994) Money is one of the greatest motives. An excuse used time and time again to take a human life. On February 16th 1994 the first victim of a greedy serial killer was found in a case that, at its root, was all about the money. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Sue_Gray, https://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/gray-dana-sue.htm, https://joniejohnston.medium.com/an-armchair-analysis-of-female-serial-killer-dana-sue-gray-1f7d7b642b7b, https://wickedness.net/serial-killers/dana-sue-gray/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 15th: Billie Jo-Jenkins Killed (1997) One can only hope that, when a foster family takes in a young child, they will be the kind and caring parental figures needed. This, we know, is not always the case. On February 15th 1997 a young girl was brutally killed in the backyard of the home she was living in with her foster family. A case that, though it seemed like there was an obvious answer, remains unsolved in the eyes of many. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Billie-Jo_Jenkins, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-murder-of-billie-jo-jenkins, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-60198324, https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20220622143596/who-killed-billie-jo-main-other-suspect-in-unsolved-murder/, https://aboutforensics.co.uk/billie-jo-jenkins/, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17608134/who-killed-billie-jo-jenkins/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 14th: Charles Walton Killed (1945) Some stories are so strange they seem more fiction than fact. On February 14th 1945 a man was killed in a truly strange case that remains a mystery. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Walton_(murder_victim), https://www.vice.com/en/article/3ab7nb/charles-walton-murder-victim, https://www.truecrimelibrary.com/crimearticle/charles-walton/, https://www.stratford-herald.com/news/witchcraft-and-murder-on-meon-hill-9223403/, https://www.whitedragon.org.uk/articles/charles.htm, https://truecrimedetective.co.uk/the-folk-murder-of-charles-walton-d8ac08a8266a, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 13th: Thomas Dee Huskey's Trial Declared a Mistrial (1999) Sometimes even a confession isn’t enough to convict. On February 13th 1999 a mistrial was declared in a complicated case that saw a confession but not a conviction. http://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/huskey-thomas.htm, https://911animalabuse.com/thomas-dee-huskey-elephant-trainer-rapist-confessed-serial-killer/, https://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/appalachian-unsolved-the-serial-killer-who-got-away-with-murder/51-409311086, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/202005/the-zoo-man-murders, https://forensictales.com/zoo-man-murders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 12th: Kirsten Hatfield Born (1989) Some cases will never get the closure that the family needs and deserves. On February 12th 1989 a young girl was born who would have her life ripped away far too soon. A case where, to this day, no one knows exactly what happened to her and where her body is. https://kfor.com/news/kirsten-hatfields-family-still-searching-for-answers-22-years-after-her-disappearance/, https://www.newsweek.com/oklahoma-anthony-palma-strangled-prison-kirsten-hatfield-1346995, https://morbidology.com/the-neighbour-from-hell-the-abduction-of-kirsten-hatfield/, https://metro.co.uk/2019/02/28/child-killer-strangled-death-jail-cellmate-victimizing-children-8785417/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/arrest-made-18-years-after-disappearance-8-year-old-oklahoma-n443916, https://thecinemaholic.com/kirsten-hatfield-murder-is-anthony-palma-dead-or-alive/, https://www.929thedrive.com/story/5e34803c527dcf49dad75bc1/kirsten-hatfields-mother:-im-not-celebrating-anthony-palmas-murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 11th: Timmy Brent Olsen Plead Guilty (2011) Sometimes the person who holds the key to solving a case remains so tight lipped that it becomes impossible to close. On February 11th 2011 one person involved in a devastating case pleaded guilty to his role in the crime but, with the other remaining silent, a family remains unable to find the closure they so desperately deserve. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Kiplyn_Davis, https://kutv.com/news/local/attorney-man-convicted-in-utah-teens-murder-has-done-all-he-can-to-help-find-remains, https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/3/22/22344591/man-who-refuses-to-say-where-he-buried-kiplyn-davis-ordered-to-serve-full-sentence, https://www.sltrib.com/news/2021/03/18/new-law-cited-timmy-brent/, https://www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-plea-deal-reached-kiplyn-davis-case,0,4332722.story?fbclid=IwAR3A_3tNi9Nm6Sf7CKvXKW1uSxJuM1PE0S2zemwb94OVobJuqN9zWi5dXeo, https://gephardtdaily.com/local/new-utah-law-may-prevent-early-parole-of-man-convicted-in-1995-death-of-15-year-old-kiplyn-davis/, https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/3/9/22321534/just-tell-me-where-kiplyn-davis-is-father-pleads-with-convicted-killer-timmy-olsen-prison-parole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices