Morning Cup of Murder

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Divorce can be a painful thing. Someone may be blindsided by the request for a divorce and can react irrationally. But, on June 5th 2009, a mother will commit a horrific crime in a heartbroken reaction to her husband leaving her that will tear her family apart.  Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://w...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com When a loved one goes missing, a family is desperate for any information. Lynda Meier went missing on June 4th 2010, and eight years later her family finally got the answer to what happened to her. Unfortunately, it was not a happy one.  Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcup...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com As a true crime fan, there is no greater feeling then when a cold case gets solved. On June 3rd 1987 Patricia Lopez went missing and was found dead soon thereafter. And almost 19 years later, in 2007, DNA would help the world get a disturbing answer to what happened to the little girl.  Follow Morning Cup of Murder on...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are the criminals we all know like Bundy, Ridgeway, Gacy and Holmes. Their names, along with others, are the first that pop into your head when you talk about crime. But sometimes killers with an equally horrific victim list get brushed under the rug. And on June 2nd 2000 one of these murderers was finally arres...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There has been a theory floating around that those who play violent games or watch violent movies suffer from something called “game brain” where they can’t differentiate between fiction and reality. It can be a controversial excuse, and on June 1st 2004 a crime would be committed that would bring the “game brain” the...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Sometimes horrific crimes can have positive outcomes. New laws are created that protect those in the future in  hopes to prevent the same thing from happening again. And, on May 30th, the man whose crime helped to create “Megan’s Law” was finally convicted.  Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter:  https://twitter.co...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Vanity can sometimes get the best of us. We are all guilty of a quick google of our names! Well, after being put on a most wanted list on May 31st 2012 a quick google will aide in the capture of a Canadian murder who was on the run. Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Many of us are familiar with the actor Woody Harrelson. But are you familiar with his notorious father? On May 29th 1979 the man would commit a crime that would cement his name in true crime history. Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder Morning Cup of Murder is researc...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com College is such an exciting time. New environment, fun classes, and for some, a new roommate! You have hopes that the person you are assigned to live with, becomes a forever friend. But on May 28th 1995 a young girl finds out that, sometimes, a roommate can be dangerous.  Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter:  http...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There is nothing scarier than a child gone bad. One that has a truly diabolical mind. On May 27th 1997 one of these terrifying children commited a twisted murder that would strike fear in the residents of Kobe Japan.  Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder Morning Cup of...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Nothing quite rocks an entire nation like a terrorist attack. It's a terrifying thing to live through, even more so when you live near the intended target. One of the worst acts of terrorism that our nation has seen took place in Oklahoma City in 1995. And on May 26th the men who committed the horrific crime were brou...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com No one wants to believe the worst in a child. We expect them to be sweet and innocent, never truly meaning harm to anyone. But for some kids, that’s just not the case. And on May 25th 1968 a little girl would commit a crime that showed just how bad she could really be.  Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter:  https:...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Your years in college are supposed to be some of the best years of your life. You are an adult and coming into your own. So when something happens to someone in the prime of their life, it adds a layer of tragedy to an already tragic event. And on May 24th 2004 the Wilberger family would experience the end of a belove...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are few in this world that don’t know the names Bonnie and Clyde. Their historical crime spree and relationship has been the stuff movies and songs since the early 1900’s and still today. But on May 23rd 1935 the notorious crime duo finally met their end.  Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter:  https://twitte...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com On May 4th 2001 Bonnie Lee Bakley was murdered in her car outside of an Italian restaurant in LA. Was her killer her famous husband? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Witchcraft has left a mark on our history that can never be erased. We like to claim though that it was long ago and that we are smarter than our ancestors before us. But in 2008 another massacre in the name of eradicating witchcraft took place forcing us to realize that the fear of magic is still alive in this genera...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Friendship is supposed to bring out the best in us. But sometimes two people meeting can have terrible consequences. Many know about the iconic duo of Leopold and Loeb. Two  wildly intelligent young men who believed they could, literally, get away with murder. And on May 21st 1924 they attempted to show the world just...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com When a criminal is put away for his crime, it is usually followed by the feeling that justice will now be served. But what if there is a question of if they got the right person? On May 20th 1992 a man was executed for a crime that many question if he even committed. We hope you enjoyed todays dose of strange true cri...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Being a single parent is hard. And, amongst all of the other things they need to worry about, the safety of their child with their significant other shouldn’t be one of them. But on May 19th 1998 a mother will soon regret who she let into her child’s life. We hope you enjoyed todays dose of strange true crime. Listen...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Unfortunately, in the world we are living in, a school shooting happens more then we would like. But something that is, thankfully, less common is a school bombing. But on the morning of May 18th 1927 a massacre happened at an elementary school in Michigan that we can all hope, will never happen again. We hope you enj...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com The suburbs are supposed to be a safe place. It’s a dream that most strive for. But on May 17th 1995 families in a San Diego neighborhood woke up to a truly strange and terrifying sight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com May 16th: Nathaniel Brazill As a parent, you spend time and research finding the perfect daycare or preschool to send your child. You want somewhere safe, somewhere you can trust. But sometimes, the unimaginable happens. And in those unimaginable moments, you hope that those in charge of your child, will do anything t...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com As a parent, you spend time and research finding the perfect daycare or preschool to send your child. You want somewhere safe, somewhere you can trust. But sometimes, the unimaginable happens. And in those unimaginable moments, you hope that those in charge of your child, will do anything to take care of them. We hope...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Killing someone is bad, killing multiple people is worse. Eating those people, well, that’s about as about as bad as you can get. And on May 14th 1956 a man referred to as the Hannibal Lecter of the Andes was brought into this world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com As a mother, we are supposed to take care of our children. Keep them safe and to help them grow. Not all women are built like this though. Especially women like Waneta Hoyt.  We hope you enjoyed todays dose of strange true crime. Listen tomorrow for the next chilling tale. Morning Cup of Murder is researched, written...