Morning Cup of Murder

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Greed can make you do crazy things. Things like getting prenuptial agreements, marriage, and even murder for hire. And on June 30, 2013, after avoiding arrest for 7 years, a greedy woman was finally arrested for her crime.  Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follo...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com When a couple chooses to adopt, it should be a wonderful moment. They raise a child as their own and, like all parents, have dreams of the amazing person that baby will grow up to become. But in 1959 a couple would adopt a baby that they raised with as much love as they could who would grow up to be a monster with a v...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com We are all guilty of a case of road rage. Usually it's a curse word and a specific finger out the window at the driver who had made you angry. But on June 28th 2017 a case of road rage has a murderous consequence.  Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Some people are soothed by the sounds of a passing train and enjoy living near the tracks so they can experience it. But a serial killer that killed in multiple states, would make the tracks seem more dangerous than usual. And, on June 27th 2006 the man responsible was finally executed. Become a supporter of this podc...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Custody battles can be brutal. Spouses turn into worst enemies and the children are often the victims. On June 26th 2013 a boy who was in the middle of a terrible custody battle, and who had been missing for almost a year, was found.  Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofm...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com A lot of serial killers have a nickname given to them by the public. It can be born out things like their location, their disposal method, or their MO. On June 25th 1962 a man dubbed the Tourniquet Killer was born and would start claiming victims only 24 years later.  Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: htt...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com One serial killer running rampant in your area is terrifying. But for almost 10 years Baton Rouge women lived in fear as two serial killers hunted in their area. And, on June 24th 1962 one of these monsters was born.  Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morn...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Turning over the care of a loved one is an incredibly hard decision. You hope that everyone in charge of their care will do their best to take care of your family. On June 23rd 2013 an angel of death was sentenced for his crimes against the elderly.  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 Exorcisms have been terrifying people for hundreds of years. There are dozens of horror movies to prove that fact. But, exorcisms are real things that were performed throughout history and often had tragic outcomes. One of these horrific events happened on June 22nd 2005 in a Romanian monastery.  Become a supporter of...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Money can bring out the worst in people. The desire for more drives people to do some crazy things. On June 21st 2012 an elderly woman would be murdered all for some cash.  Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter:  https://twitte...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com The name Lizzie Borden is one that is easily recognized. She even has a nursery rhyme about her and the murder of her father and stepmother. And on June 20th 1893 her infamous trial ended with a conviction no one expected. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com The federal government does not track the number of missing persons in national parks, but experts believe that about 1,600 people mysteriously vanish each year while visiting these parks around the U.S. And, while many are found, it is estimated that hundreds remain missing. On June 19th 2015 a woman will be added to...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Money can make people do crazy things. Especially when the totals are in the millions and billions. On June 18th 1982 a man was found hanged from a bridge in an apparent suicide. But, after investigation it would seem that money motivated his murder.  Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon....

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Sometimes, especially when we don’t feel that justice is being done, we feel like we would like to take the law into our own hands. An eye for an eye. But, at the end of the day, we know that makes us no better than the criminal. But on June 17th 1954, a monster who thought he was killing the deserving, was born.  Bec...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com It’s a common saying that your sibling is your partner in crime. For some that means pulling one over on mom, or sneaking extra cookies for each other when dad isn’t looking But on June 16th 1999 one half of a sibling crime duo would be executed for a murder he committed with his brother Become a supporter of this pod...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Drugs can turn good people into horrible monsters. They will do anything to secure their next fix, sometimes even murder. On June 15th 1990 a little girl was murdered by someone she knew and trusted in the pursuit of cash for drugs.  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 Pregnancy is supposed to be a magical time. You are creating life, you feel almost invincible, and your excited to meet this new baby you’ve been carrying for almost a year. On June 14th 2007 a woman would have her life, and the life of her unborn child, cut short and to this day, no one knows what really happened.  B...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com When you retire, you expect to live out the rest of your life doing what makes you happy and relaxing. You never expect to have your great career, and life, cut short just as it’s about to begin. On June 13th 2004, a man with a long career in Hollywood was murdered before he got to truly enjoy his retirement.  Become...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are certain crimes that, even if you aren’t a true crime buff, you know all about. On June 12th 1994 one of these crimes was committed. It’s one of those crimes that  is widely covered, and cemented in popular culture forever. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmur...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are certain crime that, even if you aren’t a true crime buff, you know all about. On June 12th 1994 one of these crimes was committed. It’s one of those crimes that  is widely covered, and cemented in popular culture forever.  Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmur...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com We like to think we can see the warning signs when a child is on the brink of a breakdown. Once the dust settles after a school shooting, you often hear news stories about how the boys were loners, violent, bad families, etc. But what if the shooter, prior to his rampage, seems completely normal? On June 10th 2014, a...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Crimes against children are always a senseless act. Especially when it’s a mother to her own children. But sometimes mental illness can block the maternal instinct and have deadly consequences. On June 9th 2009 a woman was put on trial for a horrific crime that would fill French newspapers. Become a supporter of this...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Psychological profiling by the FBI has become an integral part of solving crimes. It’s so well known, and popular, that there are multiple television shows dedicated to the behavioral analysis and profiling. On June 8th 1949, David Meirhofer was born. He would grow up to become the first serial killer to be actively i...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com James Byrd Jr. was a 49 year old black man living in Jasper Texas. On June 7th 1998, he accepted a ride from Shawn Berry, Lawrence Brewer, and John King. James knew the driver, Shawn Berry, as an acquaintance from around town. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Fo...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com You would like to believe that, when someone commits not one murder but two, they would spend their life in jail. On June 6th 1949 a murderer named Arthur Shawcross was born and, despite murdering two young children, was released from prison. Allowing him to end the lives of many more.  Become a supporter of this podc...