Morning Cup of Murder

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August 1st: Arrest Made in Sherri Dally Case (1996) How far would you go to get what you want? On August 1st 1996 an arrest was made in case that, at its core, asked that very question. https://popculturecrime.medium.com/ventura-crimes-the-murder-of-sherri-dally-38d12c7137de, https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2018/10/24/sherri-dallys-murder/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78362473/sherr...

July 31st: Dana Satterfield Killed (1995) Sometimes, it only takes one person to crack a case. On July 31st 1995 a woman was brutally killed inside her place of business. A case that went unsolved for a decade and may have remained that way had a chance encounter not led to one man’s action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 30th: Derontae Martin Death Ruled By Jury as an Act of Violence (2021) Things aren't always as they seem. On July 30th 2021 a coroner made a new ruling in a case where there were two very different opinions about what happened to the victim. https://justiceforderontae.com/, https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/news/2024/04/25/missouri-derontae-martin-death, https://www.firstalert4.com/pa...

July 29th: Shannon Graves' Body Found (2017) Certain emotions can bring out the worst in people. Jealousy being one of them. On July 29th 2017 the body of a victim was found. A crime motivated by a dangerous emotion that turned people into monsters. https://www.oxygen.com/buried-in-the-backyard/crime-news/shannon-depaul-murdered-found-dismembered-in-freezer, https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/yo...

July 28th: Kenneth Erskine Arrested (1987) Escalation can turn a petty criminal into something dangerous. Someone incredibly deadly. On July 28th 1987 a man was arrested for crimes he committed when his small petty crimes were no longer enough. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Erskine, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11928473/Families-anger-Stockwell-Stranglers-soft-day-release-trips...

July 27th: Pete Halat Born (Sherry Murders)(1942) Money can make people do some wild things. On July 27th 1942 a man was born who, involved in the lives of some dangerous individuals, would come up with some crazy lie to save himself only to end up costing two others their lives. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Halat, https://www.al.com/live/2012/10/former_biloxi_mayor_pete_halat.html, https://...

July 26th: 2009 Taconic State Parkway Crash (2009) There are some cases in which we may never know the real story. On July 26th 2009 a truly horrible incident took place on a roadway in New York. An incident in which we were left to speculate what really happened that day and why. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Taconic_State_Parkway_crash, https://allthatsinteresting.com/diane-schuler, https:/...

July 25th: Leila Cavett Last Seen(2020) Sometimes a case gets stalled for a number of reasons. Even if the police have a good idea of what, exactly, happened to a victim. On July 25th 2020 a young single mother was seen for the last time. A case that remains unsolved and at a stopping point despite police having a solid idea of who is responsible. https://disappearedblog.com/leila-cavett/, https:/...

July 24th: Heather DeWild Went Missing (2003) Sometimes, even when a crime seems obvious, or a suspect is clear, the wheels of justice remain slow. On July 24th 2003 a young woman went missing. A case in which a crime was immediately suspected, and a suspect called out, but justice was not served for over a decade. https://www.westword.com/news/david-dewild-pleads-in-heather-dewild-murder-case-inv...

July 23rd: Mari Gilbert Killed (2013) Lightening can’t strike the same spot twice. But tragedy can strike the same family multiple times. On July 23rd 2013 a woman was brutally murdered. A victim whose family had already greatly suffered and were still grieving the horrific loss of one family member when they lost another. https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/05/us/mari-gilbert-shannan-gilgo-beach/index.ht...

July 22nd: Robert Farquharson Convicted (2010) Determining the difference between accident and murder can sometimes be difficult. On July 22nd 2010 a man was convicted for one such crime. One that took the lives of three completely innocent children. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Farquharson, https://medium.com/@Jpearlwilliams/its-the-open-door-that-gets-me-91fbfe85b212, https://www.theguar...

July 21st: Trader Joe's Shooting (2018 Los Angeles Hostage Incident) (2018) One incident can set off a deadly domino effect. But not always in the most obvious ways. On July 21st 2018 a deadly shooting took place. One that had an unforeseen outcome considering how it began. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Los_Angeles_hostage_incident, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trader-joes-hostages-share-tale...

July 20th: Steven and Katie Pladl Married (2017) Some crimes are set off by bizarre circumstances. Triggered by events that are devastating, hard to swallow, or difficult to believe. On July 20th’s 2017 a couple were married. A couple who never should have been together in the first place and whose union triggered a ripple effect that would cost 3 innocent people their lives.  *Suggested by Cortne...

July 19th: Daniel Anderl Killed(2020) Distance makes it difficult to connect crimes. Especially when it crosses state lines and jurisdictions. On July 19th 2020 a young man’s life was taken in an act of bravery. A crime that was connected with another across the country. https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/2020/09/28/north-brunswick-shooting-daniel-anderl-gave-life-save-his-parents/35...

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July 17th: John Paquin Killed (2022) Some crimes are carefully planned out while others are random and frenzied. On July 19th 2022 a young man lost his life in a quick and brutal crime. One that was solved almost as quickly as it was committed. https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/media-center/public-releases/lewiston-man-arrested-murder-shooting-death-massachusetts-man, https://www.masslive.com/worceste...

July 16th: Romanov Murders Begin/Last Night Alive(1918) There are some stories that become part of our lexicon. Whether it be because of pop culture or an interest in history, there are some cases that everyone seems to know about. Even if the story they know isn’t quite the truth. On July 16th 1918 an historic execution took place. One that sparked a lot of rumor and a lot of misinformation about...

July 15th: Chowchilla Kidnapping (1976) No matter how well a crime is planned, there is always room for something to go wrong. On July 15th 1976 a kidnapping took place. A crime in which, despite how well the assailants planned the entire thing out, the whole thing went to hell when a 14 year old came up with a brilliant plan.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_Chowchilla_kidnappinghttps://www.cn...

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July 13th: Tracey Schoettlin Last Seen Alive/Possible Time of Death (1986) Sometimes the strange and unusual have an explanation. On July 13th 1986 a young woman was seen for the last time. A victim whose murder would, in the eyes of many, be solved when something strange happened. A man came in claiming to have visions and the case took a massive turn. https://www.wbrc.com/story/16043204/25-years...

July 12th: Quinn Brothers Killed (1998) Some murders are motivated by greed. Some by anger. And some by revenge. But there are some that are motivated by history making events. On July 12th 1998 a bomb was thrown into a home in the midst of something called The Troubles. A bomb that took the lives of 3 completely innocent individuals caught in the middle of a history making conflict. https://en.wi...

TW - SA of a minor July 11th: Grace Packer Reported Missing (2016) Sometimes the system fails children. On July 11th 2016 a young girl was reported missing. A girl who was taken into the system for her protection only to be placed in the hands of utter monsters. https://genwhypod.com/blogs/the-generation-why-podcast-blog/the-murder-of-grace-packer-mother-and-boyfriend-sentenced, https://morbidolog...

July 10th: Baron Li Shot (2020) A custody battle can bring out the worst in people. And, in some cases, it can end up costing someone their life. On July 10th 2020 a man came face to face with a gunman. An attack that, at its root, was brought on by a brutal custody battle. https://people.com/crime/father-ambushed-shot-9-times-knew-ex-wife-sent-hit-man/, https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/wo...

July 9th: Signal Mountain Murders (1988) Anger can make people into monsters. On July 9th 1988 three men disappeared. Men who, it would later be learned, may have lost their lives because they made one man very, very angry. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal_Mountain_murders, https://newschannel9.com/news/local/frank-casteel-convicted-of-1988-signal-mountain-murders-dies-in-prison, https://www.c...