Morning Cup of Murder

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are some criminals, so vial, that even a large crime can just seem like one more item in a very long list of horrible. On September 12th 1994 a man kidnapped a little boy from his school. This kidnapping was just one small, yet heartbreaking, component of a larger, more horrifying crime and criminal history comm...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Losing a child is heartbreaking. Losing 2 is unimaginable. What about losing 9 over 14 years? On September 11th 1942 a woman named Marybeth Tinning was born. A woman who would, it seemed, be surrounded by death. Or, was it murder? Marybeth Tinning Born (1942) Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www....

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Most of the time, when we read up on these cases and these murderers, we are able to see a long criminal history that leads up to their big crime. It's not often that you hear about someone, who has kept their nose clean for their whole lives, simply snapping. On September 10th 2001 a rampage killer took his life and...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Money can make people do crazy things. I think we have covered this fact on a number of occasions and this is no exception. On September 9th 2000 a woman with a long history of obtaining money in unique ways, killed her husband for his insurance policy. But, he wasn’t her first victim. Angelina Rodriguez Kills Husband...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com After a certain age, birthdays become less appealing. You don’t get the fanfare, and often, you run into some bad luck as an adult on your special day. On September 8th 2004 a man would have, what we can imagine, was his worst and last, birthday ever. Marjorie Ann Orbin Kills Ex-Husband (2004) Become a supporter of th...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Every kid has a weird interest. They are mostly harmless and add some character and joy to that child’s life. However, on September 7th 1947 a boy was born who would show great interest in science from a very young age. Now, you may think: Science? How harmful can that be? Well, Graham Young had a specific scientific...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Most criminals who end up in jail or prison all have a similar claim: innocence. On September 6th 2001 a deputy was found dead and a man was arrested for the crime. But this man, and all of his family, still claim he is completely innocent. So, is he? Marlon Duane Kiser Kills (2001) Become a supporter of this podcast...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com A prison escape is the stuff of legends and movies. You don’t hear about it happening often, and we can assume, and hope, that it’s an extremely difficult thing to do. On September 5th 1930 a man was sent to the gallows for a murder. A man who escaped prison not once, but more than a dozen times under multiple aliases...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Imagine living on a road where countless rapes are taking place. So much so that the name your road, gets inserted into the nickname for this serial rapist. That’s exactly what was happening in the Phoenix area of Baseline Road in 2005. By 2006, the Baseline Rapist’s name would change to the Baseline Killer when polic...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com The word psychopath is thrown around a lot, but few are actually diagnosed. On September 3rd 1944 a man named John William Cooper was born. This diagnosed psychopath went on to become the most notorious killer in modern Welsh history.  John Cooper Born (1944) Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www....

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are some good people in the world. Kenneth Vandever was one of these people. And, unfortunately, on September 2nd 2002 his kindness and willingness to be helpful put him in the path of a robbery turned deadly. Beunka Adams Robs and Kills (2002) Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Welcome to September! I have had the pleasure of talking with some of you, and a lot of people have requested a intro to the month episode!  Enjoy the short intro to September and check out the links and information below! Thank you everyone! HOW TO Add podcasts to Alexa Routines Go to your app and then choose Routine...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com When you live in a small town, you feel a certain sense of comfort and safety for your children. Especially in a neighborhood in 1979. On September 1st 1979 two little kids were innocently riding their bikes when a man approached them and changed the life of an 8 year old little girl and her family. Robert Glen Coe Ki...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Everyone knows the name Jack the Ripper. He is cemented in history because, to this day, his identity is completely unknown. And on August 31st 1888 Jack the Ripper would claim his first victim. Jack the Ripper’s First Victim (1888) Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmu...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Sometimes a killer’s timeline is hard to nail down. Victims aren’t connected, or not found in time for evidence, and a murderer stays tight lipped. On August 30th 1955 Dean Phillip Carter was born. And, while I am about to tell you the story of his spree killing, it needs to be said that his timeline and some details...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Racism and hate crimes is something that, unfortunately, is still plastered across our newsfeed. It’s one of those things we would like to believe ended years ago, but we know that isn’t the case. On August 29th 2008 Gunner Lindberg was sentenced for this crime against a man simply because he was, as Lindberg called h...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com When police finally round up a suspect and make an arrest, we would like to believe that the criminal would take this opportunity to confess to any other crimes. In a perfect world right? Well on August 28th 1951 a man named Danny Paul Bible was born. Later in his life he would shock police when he gets arrested for o...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Becoming a mother changes your life in both good ways and bad. You get this wonderful new addition to your life, but you exchange it for some sleepless nights and less of a social life. On August 27th 2003 a little boy was killed in a house fire that left everybody wondering if it was a freak accident, or a mother get...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Having a hero to emulate is often a good thing for children. It gives them a standard to live up to and good things to try and achieve. Well, that depends on who the hero is, doesn’t it? On August 26th 1988 a man began a killing spree to try and emulate his hero, Jack the Ripper. Anthony Arkwright Starts Murder Spree...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Fighting for what you believe in is a noble cause. Nothing would change in our world if we didn’t have brave people willing to do so. But, on August 25th 1975, a woman was born who fought so hard for something she believed in, that innocent people died. That’s where the nobility of your fight, comes into question. Flo...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Everyone has their moments of anger. And in those moments, we can sometimes do crazy things. On August 24th 2007 Paul Devoe was made angry after being kicked out of his girlfriend’s home. His reaction? A two-state murder rampage that left 6 people dead in his wake. Paul Gilbert Devoe lll Spree Killings (2007) Become a...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com A lot of times we hear stories of police mistakes, parole for dangerous killers, and witnesses failing to come forward with information. Basically, there are a lot of talk of mistakes. On August 23rd 1961 a career criminal would take on the monicure of murderer. And, thanks to tips by loved ones, he was caught just da...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com This month we talked about the heavy hitting cult that is Manson and his Family and the strange small family cult of Immanuel that ended in children dying. But, on August 22nd 1946 a man named Marcus Wesson was born. The man who believed Jesus was a vampire and young girls should be his wives. Marcus Wesson Born (1946...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Many of us read the story The Most Dangerous Game while in school. It’s the story of a man who hunts humans for sport and it probably scared you a little if you read it. On August 21st 2014 an inmate died while serving time for hunting women much like General Zaroff (Czar-off) in the story.  Robert Hansen Dies (2014)...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Some of the most trouble we get into is when we combine plans with our siblings. If you have any brothers or sisters, then you know what I am talking about. On August 20th 1989 two brothers get into a lot of trouble when they combine forces and commit a double murder. Menedez Brothers Kill  Parents (1989) Become a sup...