Morning Cup of Murder

October 15th: Wyn Reed Born (1989) Self defense can be difficult to prove. On October 15th 1989 a young woman was born who would find herself trying, desperately, to prove that her actions were motivated by self defense. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tucker_Reed, https://www.the-sun.com/news/9967168/tucker-moore-reed-dateline-killer-role/, https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2023/12/29/24018914/...

October 14th: Felix Polk Found Dead (2002) When a marriage ends, a life shouldn’t end with it. On October 14th 2002 a man was found dead who was in the midst of a messy divorce. One where, depending on whose side you landed on, he was the victim or the aggressor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Polk, https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/snapped-oxygen-where-susan-polk-084202842.html, https://ww...

October 13th: John Clayton Born (1840) Political corruption can sometimes be deadly. On October 13th 1840 a man was born who would, in fighting for what was fair, lose his life to an unknown assassin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_M._Clayton_(Arkansas_politician), https://www.newspapers.com/article/angola-herald-john-clayton-murder-arkans/12701226/, https://aymag.com/murder-mystery-the-assass...

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October 11th: Peter Chadwick Arrested (2012) Sometimes a case is long and drawn out because of the legal system. Other times, there are bizarre circumstances that cause the delay. On October 11th 2012 a man was arrested. Yet it wouldn't be until 2022 that he would finally see his day in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 9th: Unique Harris Last Seen (2010) Some cases seem to unfold rapidly. Others take years, even decades, to even move an inch. On October 9th 2010 a young mother was seen for the very last time. A case that took over a decade to finally come to a conclusion. One that not everyone is happy with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW - SA involving a minor October 8th: Shannon Leigh Kos Killed (2000) You never know what danger lurks around the corner. Who has nefarious intentions. On October 8th 2000 a young girl was killed by individuals who wanted nothing more than to have the thrill of the kill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 4th: Rozanne Gailiunas Killed (1983) Lies and deception can hurt so many people. On October 4th 1983 a woman was killed inside of her home. A murder that, when investigated, uncovered a series of lies that led to her death and the attempted murder of another.  https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Joy-Davis-Aylor, https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1991/july/fatal-obsessions/,...

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October 2nd: Greg Witman Killed (1998) The bond between siblings is a strong one. On October 2nd 1998 a young boy was brutally killed and it was his brother who was the one to find him. A devastating event that saw a family almost completely destroyed by their loss. https://people.com/crime/witmans-investigation-discovery-teen-pleaded-guilty-stabbing-brother/, https://www.grunge.com/463968/the-unt...

October 1st: Catherine Nevin Born (1950) The desire for money and power can override a lot of other emotions. On October 1st 1950 a woman was born who, though she claimed she was innocent, was deemed a monster who let the lust for money and social status overpower the love she had for her husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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September 29th: Kelley Clayton Killed (2015) Eyewitness statements can be extremely beneficial. Depending on who they come from. On September 29th 2015 a woman was killed inside her home. And the sole witness to her murder was someone who, one would hope, would never have to experience such a horrific event. https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-kelley-cl...

September 28th: Christopher Grover Found Dead (2018) Determining the difference between self defense and murder can be difficult when only one person is alive to tell their side of the story. On September 28th 2018 a shooting took place that, according to the person who pulled the trigger, was a clear act of self defense. But, according to others, may have been an act of cold blooded murder. Learn...

September 27th: Brittany Phillips Killed (2004) Having DNA in a case doesn’t always mean it can be solved easily. On September 27th 2004 a young woman was killed. A case where, though DNA is available, the case remains unsolved. https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/brittany-phillips-new-evidence-could-breathe-life-into-18-year-old-cold-case, https://www.newson6.com/story/63e32913bfd6697b4929f303/n...

September 26th: Phil Spector’s Trial Declared Mistrial(2007) Fame and accolades doesn’t mean you’re a good person. On September 26th 2007 a trial came to an end for a man who shaped and molded the music world. A man who, though greatly admired for his work, was a person who was not to be admired outside his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 25th: Crystal Taylor Killed (2001) Not all pregnancies are met with happy feelings. On September 25th 2001 a woman and the fetus in her womb were shot dead in a case that saw one very dangerous man unwilling to let the pregnancy come to term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 24th: Dmitry and Natalia Baksheev Arrested (2017) Sometimes, rumors are nothing more than that. But, what happens when the rumors of something nefarious seem so overwhelming it's hard to pull apart fact from fiction? And what happens when the rumors make you believe a case isn’t fully solved? On September 24th 2017 a couple in the center of a swirl of rumors were arrested. A case that, f...

September 23rd: Amber Wilde Goes Missing (1998) Just because there’s a person of interest in a case, even if it’s a pretty good one, that doesn’t always mean there’s enough for an arrest. Or even enough to name them as a prime suspect. On September 23rd 1998 a woman went missing in a case where, almost immediately, a person of interest was named. A case that, despite that, no arrests have been mad...

September 22nd: Beth Barnard Killed (1986) Sometimes a coroner seems content to close a case that no one else is ready to. On September 22nd 1986 a woman was killed inside her home. A death that was at the center of a mystery that still plagues a tight knit community. https://www.basscoastpost.com/point-of-view/case-not-closed, https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/the-brutal-slaying-of-beth-barnard-o...

September 21st: Diane Ward Killed (2009) There are many sides to a story and it’s hard to argue which one is the most accurate when one person is deceased. On September 21st 2009 a woman was killed inside her home. Though there is no mystery when it comes to who the gunman is, the motive behind the shooting remains up for debate. https://www.wftv.com/news/local/former-millionaire-set-for-sentencin...