Morning Cup of Murder

MERCH: 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.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/midnight-in-the-garden-of-east-texas/, https://www.grunge.com/357384/bernie-the-truth-about-bernie-tiede-and-marjorie-nugents-relationship/, https://www.grunge.com/355180/what-you-didnt-know-about-murderer-bernie-tiede/, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/bernie-marge-the-mysterious-case-of-the-murderous-mortician-the-wealthy-widow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 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-collapses-dies-aged-just-30.html, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2094255/charlene-downes-missing-teen-murder/, https://www.lancashire.police.uk/campaigns/charlene-downes/, https://jenbaldwin77.medium.com/the-unsolved-murder-of-charlene-downes-89d9fcb9954b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 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.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukio_Yamaji, https://morbidology.com/the-osaka-sister-killer-yukio-yamaji/, https://s-a-ozbourne.medium.com/the-story-of-one-of-japans-youngest-serial-killers-d5220db20cb8, https://murderpedia.org/male.Y/y/yamaji-yukio.htm, https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/silent-execution-of-osaka-sisters-killer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/331106/the-messed-up-truth-about-the-hi-fi-murders/, http://www.morbidtourism.com/locations/id/6089e65e55fc2e6540fd634a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW 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.com/news-politics/unsolved-crimes/, https://www.nydailynews.com/true-crime-justice-story/ny-sierra-diablo-murders-mother-daughter-20220507-c7mzwg3klneh5bhzsta3lfvkve-story.html, http://strangeco.blogspot.com/2021/05/horror-in-west-texas-frome-murders.html, ,https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=MT19380406.2.23&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------1, https://www.mercurynews.com/2013/04/04/berkeley-a-look-back-city-shocked-by-sensational-double-murder/, http://malefactorsregister.com/wp/dumb-luck/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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.irishpost.com/news/sophie-toscan-du-plantiers-murder-was-sparked-by-argument-over-bottle-of-wine-insider-claims-222743, https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/sophie-toscan-du-plantier-death-probe-moves-to-fresh-witness-interviews-amid-suggestions-gardai-may-revive-immunity-provisions-in-the-case-41560292.html, https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/sophie-toscan-du-plantiers-killer-25736017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If 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 international outrage. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Sammy_Yatim, https://localwiki.org/toronto/Sammy_Yatim, https://globalnews.ca/news/5775283/sammy-yatim-family-angry-day-parole-granted-james-forcillo/, https://globalnews.ca/news/5708077/inquest-sammy-yatim-toronto-police/, https://nationalpost.com/news/toronto/toronto-cop-sentenced-to-six-years-in-sammy-yatims-shooting-death-released-on-bail-while-he-appeals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/1224751/, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-21244412 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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.pilotonline.com/news/vp-nw-mother-murder-20200912-cjjlqx6f4rhpdfxpbahxaknk24-story.html, https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/10/27/second-degree-murder-charges-filed-for-death-of-kitty-hawk-woman/, https://www.obxtoday.com/grand-jury-indicts-ex-boyfriend-for-murder-in-kitty-hawk-womans-death/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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-murders-what-happened-timeline,https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/5/11/23064288/under-banner-of-heaven-brenda-ron-dan-lafferty-murder-lds-church-real-fiction-sharon-weeks-sister, https://www.newsweek.com/what-happened-ron-dan-lafferty-where-are-they-now-under-banner-heaven-fx-hulu-1705909, https://theancestory.com/case-of-brenda-lafferty-murder-where-is-dan-lafferty-now/, https://www.eonline.com/news/1328756/the-disturbing-true-story-behind-under-the-banner-of-heaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/article_47caaa64-e90d-5bd5-ab4e-5427e93598d2.html, https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/2021/01/22/uncle-alberts-lounge-massacre-1977/, https://kobi5.com/news/regional-news/roseburg-shootings-trigger-mass-murder-memories-in-klamath-falls-2417/, https://fishingforalbert.tumblr.com/post/159435612473/at-26-years-old-dewitt-charles-henry-found-his Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/2015/01/26/runnion-case-mother-of-slain-girl-8216will-never-forgive8217/, https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Suspect-s-violent-life-Father-imprisoned-for-2820553.php, https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=125874&page=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/, https://koaha.org/wiki/Sonia_Caleffi, https://www.pupazzidalegare.net/sonya-caleffi/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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. https://www.kfvs12.com/2020/07/20/major-case-squad-activated-homicide-investigation-cape-girardeau/, https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/cape-girardeau-homicide-victim-identified-investigation-still-ongoing/article_e6e4755e-cb71-11ea-a3d5-b7a42f7d2432.html, https://www.wsiltv.com/news/crime/homicide-investigation-continues-in-cape-girardeau/article_0f9e8392-1aa2-5236-9a98-1205a281f635.html, https://www.wsiltv.com/news/crime/1-arrested-1-wanted-in-cape-girardeau-murder/article_d2721515-7bfe-57c4-9f08-c18ef5616146.html, https://kzimksim.com/2020/08/06/third-suspect-in-custody-2-at-large-in-anthony-miller-homicide-investigation/, https://www.kaperadio1550.com/2020/07/28/one-suspect-is-still-wanted-in-cape-girardeau-homicide/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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.org/web/20170424231135/http://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/desperate-search-ohio-woman-sierah-joughin-who-vanished-while-bike-n614406, https://people.com/crime/20-year-old-ohio-woman-missing-since-tuesday-was-last-seen-on-purple-bike/, https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/29/us/ohio-james-worley-suspect-sierah-joughin-killing/index.html, https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/ohio-supreme-court-upholds-james-worley-death-sentence-sierah-joughin/512-27e9721c-7e33-4943-a517-557abac4be41, https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/convicted-killer-james-worley-files-for-a-stay-of-execution-sierah-joughin-killer-fulton-county/512-52eaaabc-3df0-411c-9932-b7f9abf94351 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/huberty-james.htm, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/daughter-1984-gunman-speaks-article-1.2464531, https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/the-conversation/sdut-daughter-mcdonalds-killer-james-huberty-interview-2015dec15-story.html, https://serialkillercalendar.com/JAMES-HUBERTY-AND-THE-SAN-YSIDRO-MCDONALDS-MASSACRE.php, https://medium.com/@chelsea.rose/the-man-who-went-hunting-for-humans-ec520338dfe4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 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, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/sep/06/from-mind-control-to-murder-how-a-deadly-fall-revealed-the-cias-darkest-secrets, https://spyscape.com/article/frank-olson-the-cias-secret-quest-for-mind-control, https://www.thedailybeast.com/did-the-cias-dr-frank-olson-jump-to-his-death-or-was-he-pushed, https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2018/02/22/who-killed-frank-olson/, https://hilltopmonitor.jewell.edu/opinion-conspiracy-theory-frank-olson-was-murdered-not-suicidal/, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Frank_Olson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/chapter1.html, http://www.ajic.mb.ca/volumell/chapter3.html, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/helen-betty-osborne-50-years-1.6242973, https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/helen-betty-osborne-the-cree-woman-whose-brutal-murder-helped-expose-racism-in-the-justice-system-1.5665028, https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/15-canadian-stories-helen-betty-osborne-a-murder-that-resonates-50-years-later Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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-death/,https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jan/21/helen-bailey-killer-did-not-seem-distressed-wife-death-court-hears-ian-stewart, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/feb/23/helen-bailey-murder-ian-stewart-jailed-years-killing-author. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-60287425, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-55766988 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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.truecrimeedition.com/post/alice-crimmins, https://murderpedia.org/female.C/c/crimmins-alice.htm, https://hazlitt.net/longreads/why-cant-you-behave-revisiting-case-alice-crimmins, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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-good-n1253938, https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2021/01/07/jayme-closs-escape-captor-still-has-deep-impact-two-years-later/4007686001/, https://www.wisn.com/article/man-who-admitted-to-kidnapping-jayme-closs-murdering-her-parents-to-be-sentenced/25706133 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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-childhood/, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/porn-mogul-son-james-raphael-mitchell-arrested-killing-wife-kidnapping-1-year-old-daughter-article-1.426848, https://patch.com/california/novato/murder-trial-begins-2-years-after-bloody-killing-in-novato, https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/victims-mom-porn-heritage-shouldnt-taint-case/1854035/, https://www.fugitive.com/2009/11/20/james-raphael-mitchell-of-pittsburg-held-to-answer-for-killing-danielle-keller/, https://www.cbs8.com/article/entertainment/sons-arrest-latest-chapter-in-porn-family-saga/509-dc2d1cc6-28d1-474d-8b55-533f6b4a2df1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/blog/dealing-death-in-drag/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/, https://www.vizaca.com/baby-deorr-kunz-jr-disappearance/, https://www.justiceforbabydeorr.com/, https://www.ksl.com/article/50203408/on-6th-anniversary-of-deorr-kunzs-disappearance-idaho-sheriff-says-search-is-far-from-over, https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/deorr-kunz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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

July 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/440bd7df21af1ca6f1e4d1554d97979a, https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1996/7/1/a-teen-says-warlock-drove-him-to-murder, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sandy-charles-to-be-moved-to-hospital-in-north-battleford-1.1338270 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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.huffpost.com/entry/anna-marie-hahn-the-first_b_9400002 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/opinions/1997/03/05/state-tennessee-vs-william-eugene-hall-jr-aka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/2020/09/11/mans-overboard-death-may-be-linked-to-davie-unsolved-murder/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3201284/The-new-life-marriage-two-children-honeymoon-widow-ten-years-husband-mysteriously-died-cruise-DAYS-wedding.html, https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/New-details-in-Greenwich-man-s-2005-cruise-ship-2444582.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-pleads-guilty-to-1986-murder-of-angela-savage/52423/, https://www.local10.com/news/2015/07/16/gary-troutman-sentenced-after-beating-woman-to-death-raping-her-in-1986/, https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/true-crime/murder-of-angela-savage-by-former-classmate-gary-troutman-spotlighted-on-id/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 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_Crystal_Rogers, https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2021/08/26/crystal-rogers-what-to-know-about-missing-kentucky-mom/5599212001/, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/crystal-rogers, https://www.oxygen.com/the-disappearance-of-crystal-rogers, https://www.whas11.com/article/news/investigations/bardstown/bardstown-fbi-confident-crystal-rogers-disappearance-case-solved-tommy-ballard/417-8eaa37a8-5037-4d3d-ad39-fdd6461bbbec, https://www.wtvq.com/fbi-searching-bardstown-neighborhood-for-evidence-in-the-disappearance-of-crystal-rogers/, https://www.wdrb.com/news/6-years-after-her-disappearance-fbi-says-its-in-final-stages-of-crystal-rogers-investigation/article_15fa6b10-db9c-11eb-8dfb-6b33fd5a15de.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 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/article/d41efd70201a06f3e59f3e8d1b00dc00, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-05-17-mn-318-story.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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July 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

June 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-cuppa/the-unsolved-murder-of-ricky-mccormick-a6cb6a38a68c, https://www.truecrimezone.com/ricky-mccormick/, https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/code-dead-do-the-encrypted-writings-of-ricky-mccormick-hold-the-key-to-his-mysterious-death-2498959 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 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, https://yamm.finance/wiki/Murder_of_Sheree_Beasley.html, https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/lowe-robert.htm, https://alchetron.com/Murder-of-Sheree-Beasley, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 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, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teresa-sievers-murder-how-gps-led-cops-to-killers-of-florida-doctor/, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/teresa-sievers-murder-evidence-photos/, https://nbc-2.com/news/crime/2021/04/29/judges-befuddlement-over-verdict-in-sievers-murder-case-screams-reason-for-acquittal/, https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/08/teresa-sievers-murder-case-timeline/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If 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. https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Shari_Ball, https://charleyproject.org/case/shari-lynne-ball, https://www.thedailynewsonline.com/top_story/38-years-later-and-police-still-hope-to-solve-murder-mystery/article_67406a97-0401-594a-bc12-449b6b9fb46c.html, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2616776/Body-dumped-rural-road-30-years-ago-identified-aspiring-Florida-model-vanished-New-York.html, https://13wham.com/news/local/cold-case-in-orleans-county-troopers-continue-to-investigate-florida-womans-death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 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/Z6ka_nG4FXIQre4j3n2Dj1a08d4x4NKlQqk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 24th: Benjamin Eastman Goes Missing (2018) Friendship can only go so far. On June 24th 2018 a young boy went missing and, in a story filled with brutality, it was his best friend who became the key to solving the case. https://www.chronline.com/stories/gruesome-randle-murder-case-comes-to-a-close-with-sentencing-hearings,261129, https://www.chronline.com/stories/teen-convicted-for-2018-murder-of-randle-boy-files-motion-to-invalidate-guilty-plea,279984, https://www.reddit.com/r/myfavoritemurder/comments/r4jp91/new_developments_in_ben_eastman_murder_case/, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/benito-marquez-pleads-guilty-rape-murder-ben-eastman-washington, https://www.q13fox.com/news/teen-pleads-guilty-his-brother-to-face-trial-in-benjamin-eastman-murder, https://meaww.com/randle-brothers-charged-for-rape-and-murder-ben-eastman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 23rd: Bedsit Murders Body Found (1987) With time, patience, and a hell of a lot of advancement, it seems that even the coldest cases are getting solved left and right. On June 23rd 1987 a young woman’s body was found in what would, eventually, be referred to as the Bedsit Murders. A case that took 33 years, and DNA advancement, to finally solve. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/twisted-bedsit-murders-killer-caught-25380526, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-bedsit-killer-caught-chilling-25385831, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58250043, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10152893/Bedsit-Murders-suspect-David-Fuller-took-photos-dead-bodies-hospital-mortuaries.html, ,https://www.the-sun.com/news/4015076/affair-bedsit-murderer-lucky-kill-me/ https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/bedsit-murderer-david-fullers-horrified-6172739, https://metro.co.uk/2021/10/08/bedsit-murders-david-fuller-admits-responsibility-for-1987-killings-15389478/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 22nd: Sharpe Family Murders Killer Arrested (2004) A family unit should feel safe. On June 22nd 2004 a man was arrested for crimes he committed against the family who trusted him. The family whom he was supposed to care for. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharpe_family_murders, https://www.ranker.com/list/john-sharpe-facts/jessika-gilbert, https://morbidology.com/the-sharpe-family-murders/, https://www.the-sun.com/news/4003799/john-sharpe-wife-daughter-murder-clues/, https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/sharpe-john-myles.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 21st: Hubert Chevis Killed (1931) What happens when a well liked man, one with no known enemies, suddenly passes away? On June 21st 1931 a young man who had everything going for him mysteriously died in a case that, to this day, remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubert_Chevis, https://www.truecrimelibrary.com/crimearticle/hubert-george-chevis/, http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=106&termRef=Hubert%20George%20Chevis, http://strangeco.blogspot.com/2014/12/murder-by-telegram-or-mystery-of-foul.html, https://windowthroughtime.wordpress.com/tag/the-unsolved-murder-of-hubert-chevis/, https://www.historicmysteries.com/hubert-chevis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ June 20th: Frauke Liebs Disappeared (2006) Today’s case is one with little information but a hell of a lot of heartbreak. On June 20th 2006 a young woman disappeared on her walk home from a pub. Held captive for days, to this day no one knows who and why someone took the life of Frauke Liebs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Frauke_Liebs, https://www.frauke-liebs.de/eng/index.php, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/lcr76j/who_murdered_frauke_liebs_in_2006/, https://www.datalounge.com/thread/28534405-creepy-case-of-frauke-liebs.-anyone-here-heard-of-this-or-any-theories-as-to-what-happened-, https://www.missingandmurdered.co.uk/post/frauke-liebs-unsolved-murder-2006 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup June 19th: Angela Green Goes Missing (2019) What happens when someone you love disappears without a word? On June 29th 2019 a mother and daughter got into a fight that sent one of them out of the house. A fight that soon became the last time the pair saw one another in a bizarre case that has far more questions than answers. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2ed374a8892249c9971e7f71e152c55d, https://kansascitymag.com/news/longform/where-is-angela-green/, https://www.facebook.com/FindAngelaGreen, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8906401/Daughter-pleads-help-Kansas-mom-dad-says-died.html, https://fox4kc.com/news/over-150-leads-tracked-in-search-for-missing-prairie-village-woman-now-waiting-for-lab-results/, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/missing/d/daughter-isnt-stopping-search-for-mom-angela-green-after-father-claims-she-died, https://people.com/crime/ellie-greens-mom-vanished-in-2019-and-her-dad-still-wont-talk-to-police/, https://fox4kc.com/news/family-of-angela-green-plans-to-mount-wrongful-death-suit-against-husband/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 18th: Cooper Harris Killed (2014) A murder case isn’t always black and white. On June 18th 2014 a young boy lost his life in a case that has many wondering if it was murder, or one big terrible accident. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Cooper_Harris, https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/justin-ross-harris-court-to-hear-appeal-of-man-convicted-in-sons-hot-car-death, https://www.artsatl.org/fatal-distraction-views-justin-ross-harris-child-death-case-with-a-different-lens/, https://www.foxnews.com/us/justin-ross-harris-georgia-convicted-baby-hot-car-death-supreme-court, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3823850/Police-photographer-describes-horrific-scene-hot-car-death-22-month-old-Cooper-jury-Justin-Ross-Harris-trial.html, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3823850/Police-photographer-describes-horrific-scene-hot-car-death-22-month-old-Cooper-jury-Justin-Ross-Harris-trial.html, https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/justin-ross-harris-denied-new-trial/L5EBNBIIWZGF5ENRKAIAIQFMGU/, https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-news/lawyer-argues-justin-ross-harris-wrongly-convicted-in-hot-car-case/VIKLC5LOTRBLLAIUUFG72FIOOA/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 17th: Brighton Trunk Murders (1934) Coincidence is sometimes just that. Coincidence. On June 17th 1934 a body was found in a peculiar location. This discovery led to another, similar one, that had many fearing there was a serial killer running free in Brighton, England. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighton_trunk_murders, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/brighton-trunk-murders, https://the-line-up.com/the-brighton-trunk-murders-of-1934, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mancini-tony.htm, https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18830901.true-crime-tale-brighton-trunk-murders/, https://lisamariefuqua.medium.com/brighton-trunk-murderers-walk-free-true-crime-d96bb011f0ef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 16th: Kenneth Harrison's First Call Came in (1969) Some nicknames given to gruesome killers spark fear in the hearts of citizens. Others don’t seem to have that same impact. On June 16th 1969 a call came into Boston police alerting them to the location of a dead body and, for the first time, naming a serial killer known only as The Giggler. http://www.celebrateboston.com/crime/giggler-serial-killer.htm, https://dangerousminds.net/comments/the_giggler_the_horrific_serial_killer_from_boston_whose_calling_card_was_l, https://reallifevillains.miraheze.org/wiki/Kenneth_Harrison, http://www.hubhistory.com/episodes/episode-32-gruesome-tale-giggler/, https://www.facebook.com/tcanth/posts/kenneth-harrison-the-giggler-the-serial-killer-called-police-after-each-murder-a/914750285399695/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup June 15th: Shannon Verhage Born (1996) Standing up to your abuser can be absolutely terrifying. On June 15th 1996 a baby was born to a mother who bravely reported her attacker to the police. An action that, unfortunately, placed both in grave danger. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Shannon_Verhage, https://charleyproject.org/case/shannon-dale-verhage, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Gabrion, https://wbckfm.com/cold-case-cedar-springs-the-disappearance-of-baby-shannon/, https://www.kats-korner.com/child/verhage.html, https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2017/01/father_of_murder_victim_rachel.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices