Morning Cup of Murder

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com In January of 1915 a Detective Inspector by the name Arthur Neil received a letter that would not only change the course of his career but change the way criminals were brought to trial in 1900s London. The letter and all of it’s strange contents wove together a story that brought him to a man, born January 11th 1872,...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Joseph Naso despite being described as a loner and “odd” was, by all accounts, a seemingly normal guy. He was ex military, married for 18 years, maintained a good relationship with his wife post divorce and, after his son was diagnosed with schizophrenia, spent years caring for him. If it wasn’t for his sticky fingers...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Life is full of a series of events that, if done differently, could lead to an entirely different life. A man was arrested and sentenced to 70 years in prison for the murder of an infant. A man who, after being paroled after just 10 years, went on to take the lives of close to 20 women. Had this man’s life, who was ar...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are only 3 men who, as far as documentation goes, carry the moniker of Freeway Killer. And, on January 8th 1947 one of these men, one who would take the lives of a minimum of 21 young boys, was born. William Bonin Born (1947) Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurd...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com In San Francisco in 1895, the world was changing. The gaslit streets were filled with progression, bicycles, independence and unchaperoned women. In April of that year a man took advantage of these lone women and took the lives of 2 innocent women. And, on January 7th 1898, Theodore Durrant was executed for his crimes...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com On January 6th 1969 a man was born who would go on to take the lives of at least 5 women. But, a disgusting habit, spitting on the sidewalk, would help police capture the man known as the Brooklyn Strangler. Vincent Johnson Born (1969) Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupof...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com We often hear stories of guilty men and women trying to use an insanity plea in order to get a lesser sentence for their crimes. On January 5th 2005, a man had a bipolar breakdown that left his own mother dead. This is a case where the insanity plea was rightfully used and a man was finally given the help he so desper...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com No one is ever, truly, perfect. Though, that is the word many used to describe Charles and Carol Stuart. They were the couple who kept a beautiful home, were kind and helpful to their neighbors, and never fought. In 1989 a series of events would shatter the public’s opinion on the perfect couple. And, on January 4th 1...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Falling in love with the wrong person happens to all of us at some point in our lives. However, on January 3rd 1946 a man was born who would, somehow, convince a woman named Carol Spadoni to marry him. All while he was serving time in prison for murder. Soon after his release, his new wife’s life would end just as tra...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com John Wayne Gacy Picks up First Victim (1972) Coulrophobia is the term used to describe the deep phobia of clowns. It’s a fear that many have. On January 2nd 1972, the man we know as the killer clown took his first victim. Today, we talk a little about the infamous John Wayne Gacy. Become a supporter of this podcast on...

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Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com In July of 1837 the electric telegraph was invented. Soon, it was employed along the railway lines where messages were sent from station to station. Why is this bit of information important? Because, on January 1st 1845 a man murdered his mistress in order to keep their affair a secret. And, thanks to this invention,...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com We live in a society that has a problem with people being “different”. As the years have gone by, change has happened, but at the core we are still a world full of fear. On December 31st 1993 the life of a young man who already lived a life of difficulty and constant fight, was brutally murdered simply because those a...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Beginning on December 30th 1884 the city of Austin, Texas was sent into a tailspin with the first of 7 women were brutally murdered with a gaping hole in her head. The Servant Girl Annihilator preyed upon women for a year and his identity remains unknown. So, why haven’t you heard about this before? Because another fa...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Every year people look forward to receiving Christmas cards from friends and family. It was a Christmas card sent to St. Johns County Cold Case Homicide Task Force in January of 1997 that would lead to a man who was arrested on December 29th 1996, to be connected to the murders of 6 individuals. William Darrell Lindse...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Those who choose to testify against others in a crime are truly brave people. Especially, as Walter Koeller would find out in 1899, when the men are dangerous and unhinged. One of these me, who died on December 28th 1976 would go on to serve the longest prison sentence and walk away a free man. Richard Honeck Dies (19...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com It’s hard to hear about cold, calculating murderers and feel any sympathy. Even though, many, have a troubled childhood, you cannot excuse the taking of a human life. On December 27th 1957 a woman was born into a truly horrible childhood. In an effort to deal with the hand her mother dealt her, she would go on to be r...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are cold cases so famous, that even someone who hates true crime know almost all of the details. On December 26th 1997 the body of a little beauty queen was found and her face would grace the covers of magazines for years to come. However, to this day, we still don’t know who killed JonBenet Ramsey. JonBenet Ram...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are some cases, like the one that happened on December 25nd 1929, where we may never know the real reason a person, let alone a father, takes the life of his entire family. This is the story of the brutal slaying of the Lawson family on Christmas day. Lawson Family Murders (1929) Become a supporter of this podca...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Sometimes, people kill just to kill. Mob mentality takes over and can have deadly consequences. On December 24th 1992, Christmas Eve, a man and his self-proclaimed Downtown Posse began their killing spree that would later be dubbed the Christmas Killings. Marvallous Keene Starts Killing Spree (1992) Become a supporter...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are many moments in life that you can look back at an event with hindsight and wish you had done something differently. On December 23rd 2003 a man was sentenced to death for the murder of 3 innocent people. However, the day before taking their lives, he called the FBI and attempted to turn himself in. No one sh...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com What makes a person snap? On December 22nd 1987 a decorated military man began what would be considered the worst mass murder in Arkansas history and the worst crime involving one family in the history of the country. But, why did he do it? Ronald Gene Simmons Kills Family (1987) Become a supporter of this podcast on...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Sometimes, despite great effort and hard work, our justice system lets a dangerous man slip through the cracks. On December 21st 1952 a monster was born who took the lives of 20 or more men and boys. And, despite investigators best effort to keep this man off the streets, he was able to slip through and take the life...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Some cases, while important to cover, contain layers of facts and information that make it difficult to relay, especially in my short for episodes. But, on December 20th 1968, one of the nation's biggest mysteries began with the murder of 2 high school students at a lovers lane. One that, I would be remiss if I didn’t...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Holiday shopping can be a stressful time. There are pushing crowds, high prices, and lack of inventory that can all set you on edge. On December 19th 1995 a store’s lack of inventory caused a man to seemingly snap and take the lives of 5 people. Michael Vernon Mass Murder (1995) Become a supporter of this podcast on P...