Morning Cup of Murder

August 27th: Norfolk Headless Body Found (1974) There are some cases that seem doomed to remain unsolved from the moment they are discovered. On August 27th 1974 a body was found in Norfolk, England. One that, from the very beginning, had one major issue stopping police from proceeding with the case. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_headless_body, https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wik...

August 26th: Crystal Seratte McDowell Reported Missing (2017) Sometimes a case is made more difficult by things far beyond our control. On August 26th 2017 a woman was reported missing in the midst of a natural disaster. One that made her case all the more difficult to solve. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/body-missing-texas-realtor-crystal-seratte-mcdowell-found-ex-husband-n80...

August 25th: Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon Disappear (1973) Some cases cement themselves in the memory of an entire country. On August 25th 1973 one such case began when two young girls left their families sides at a football game and never returned. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Joanne_Ratcliffe_and_Kirste_Gordon, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-25/joanne-ratcliffe-and-k...

August 24th: Karlyn Ramirez Killed (2015) Not every alibi is as airtight as it seems. On August 24th 2015 a young mother lost her life. A crime that could have gone unsolved had someone’s airtight alibi not been poked and prodded. https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/maliek-kearney-convicted-after-soldier-karlyn-ramirez-shot, https://people.com/crime/san-antonio-army-sergea...

August 23rd: Kanika Powell Meets Strangers at her Door (2008) What do you do when a stranger knocks at your door? On August 23rd 2008 a young woman had to make that very decision. Thus beginning a series of events that would end in her murder. https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Kanika-Powell, https://www.trace-evidence.com/kanika-powell, https://unsolved.com/podcasts/a-killer-comes-knocking/, htt...

August 22nd: Jessica Easterly's Body Found (2019) How police handle a case can make or break an investigation. On August 22nd 2019 a body was found in a case that, from the very beginning, was marred by the lack of action by investigators. A case that, because of this, remains unsolved. https://bayoujustice.com/2021/06/mysterious-death-of-new-orleans-porn-star/, https://uncovered.com/cases/jessica...

August 21st: Ruby Ridge Siege Started (1992) There are some cases that completely shape the way future incidents are handled. The way government agencies react to cases in the aftermath. On August 21st 1992 gunfire was exchanged and, with that, a history making siege began. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Ridge, https://www.britannica.com/event/Ruby-Ridge, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/20...

August 20th: Nicole Nachtman Kills (2015) Secrets don’t keep. They only get worse the longer they remain hidden. On August 20th 2015 a woman took the life of a loved one in order to keep a secret. https://medium.com/cogent-hex/student-housing-issues-leads-to-two-tragic-murders-16c855321482, https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/jury-weighs-if-nicole-nachtman-is-guilty-of-killing-mother-stepfa...

August 19th: Sydney Sutherland Killed (2020) There are some cases that take years, even decades, to solve. Then there are some that take just days. On August 19th 2020 a young woman disappeared and, before her family could even get the chance to really, properly, get days of searching under their belts, a man was already in custody claiming he knew how she lost her life. https://people.com/crime/s...

August 18th: Sally Horner Dies (1952) Sometimes the tragedies don’t stop after the case is solved. On August 18th 1952 a young girl tragically lost her life after being in the center of a truly horrifying story. One she managed to walk away from only to be met with an unexpected end after justice was served. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Sally_Horner, https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-...

August 17th: Nancy Magana Killed (2019) Some crimes are completely random. There is no rhyme or reason. A victim is simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. On August 17th 2019 a young woman was sitting in a park when, out of nowhere, she became the victim of a crime for no other reason than that she was there when the gunmen decided to pull the trigger. https://www.thedailybeast.com/san-berna...

August 16th: Jennifer Wix Born (Jennifer and Adrianna Wix) (1982) Sometimes a case can be forgotten. But, other times, a family fights to make sure that will never happen. On August 16th 1982 a woman was born who would be at the center of a devastating case. One that her family made sure was never forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 15th: Austin Harrouff Kills (2016) Sometimes cases have an ending that leaves many unsatisfied. On August 15th 2016 a young man brutally attacked without provocation. A case that, when it came to a conclusion, saw a lot of uproar and anger from the victims’ families.  *Suggested by Perrie Susman* https://people.com/crime/austin-harrouff-florida-man-killed-couple-tried-eat-victim-face-not-gu...

August 14th: Joseph and Jossline Roland Killed (2020) Even when precautions are taken, safety is not guaranteed. On August 14th 2020 a couple who thought they were making safe decisions lost their lives. A case in which a family tried to hold a company accountable for a double murder. https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/kyree-brown-2-consecutive-life-sentences-murdering-couple-used-car-ad/, http...

August 13th: Lawton Serial Killer's First Victim Found (1999) A victim’s lifestyle can, unfortunately, shape the investigation into their death. On August 13th 1999 the body of what would be the first of many victims of an unknown serial killer was found in a case that saw an investigation hindered greatly by bias towards the victims’ lifestyle.  https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/commen...

August 12th: Pazuzu Algarad Born (1978) Sometimes the bizarre details of a case can overshadow the facts. On August 12th 1978 a man was born who would go on to live a very unconventional life. One that deeply overshadowed the crimes he committed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pazuzu_Algarad, https://allthatsinteresting.com/pazuzu-algarad, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/crime-hist...

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August 10th: Danny Casolara Killed? (1991) Cause of death isn’t always concrete. Especially when there is more to a story than what meets the eye. On August 10th 1991 a man was found dead in a hotel room. A case that appeared one way but, when all was said and done, took on a whole new shape when his life’s work was taken into account. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Casolaro, https://unsolved...

August 9th: Matthew Taylor Coleman Kills Children (2021) Conspiracy theories. Everyone seems to have at least one and, for the most part, they are relatively harmless. This, unfortunately, is not always the case. On August 9th 2021 a man made a truly devastating decision motivated by a conspiracy theory. One that ended the lives of two young children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

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August 6th: Italia Graham Killed (2020) Senseless gun violence has touched the lives of many. On August 6th 2020 a young girl was killed in an act of violence that seemed to have nothing to do with her. A case with many questions that, unfortunately, remain unanswered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 5th: Dalia Dippolito Told Husband is Dead(2009) Some love burns hot and fast. On August 5th 2009 a woman was told some devastating news. That the man she fell head over heels with and married just 6 months before had been brutally killed. A love that was not built to last. https://abcnews.go.com/US/dalia-dippolito-managing-prison-life-legal-teams-hope/story?id=70638556, https://allthatsinte...

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August 3rd: Mr. Anime Born (1989) Some red flags don’t seem that bad until looked at in hindsight. On August 3rd 1989 a young man was born who would wave a few red flags here and there. Ones that, maybe didn’t seem that serious at first but, when all was said and done, seemed far worse when looked at in the aftermath of his crime. https://morbidology.com/mr-anime-the-massacre-of-the-seslers/, http...