Morning Cup of Murder

July 8th: Michelle Moore-Bosko Body Found (Norfolk Four) (1997) Wrongful convictions are difficult to prove. On July 8th 1997 a woman’s body was found in a case where there were clear issues from the very beginning of the investigation. Yet it would take decades to prove these missteps and even longer to free the innocent. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_Four, https://exonerate.org/victory/n...

July 7th: Roxanne Paltauf Disappears (2006) One chance meeting can change a person’s life forever. And not always for the best. On July 7th 2006 a young woman disappeared from a motel room. A woman who was last seen in the company of a man who she cared for deeply. A man who, according to loved ones, was a danger from the moment they met. https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/the-disappearance-of-ro...

July 6th: Brittany Tavar Last Seen (2010) Extending kindness can, sometimes, have deadly consequences. On July 6th 2010 a woman was seen for the very last time. A woman who offered someone a great kindness and was rewarded with a deadly blow to the head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 5th: Last of Michael Malloy's Killers Executed (1935) Some murders are spontaneous. Others are carefully planned out. That doesn't always mean they go according to plan. On July 5th 1935 the last of a group of murderers was executed. A group who, motivated by money, came up with what they thought was the perfect murder plot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 4th: Steve McNair Killed (2009) There are some cases where the victim’s name becomes lost in all the chaos. However, in cases like today’s, the victim is someone larger than life who no one could possibly forget the name of. On July 4th 2009 an incredibly well-known man in the world of football was found dead inside his condo. A man whose murder, for some, is solved. For others, the case rema...

July 3rd: Patrick Tracy Burris Finishes Spree (2009) Sometimes, a criminal can flip a switch and turn into someone incredibly dangerous. On July 3rd 2009 a man ended his spree of murders. A man who, according to the police, went from career criminal to cold blooded murderer. But one whose family finds that switch hard to believe and even harder to stomach. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki...

July 2nd: Pegye Bechler Born (1959) Not everything is exactly as it seems. On July 2nd 1959 a woman was born who would, on the surface, seem to have everything together. Her disappearance, however, revealed a dark spot in her life that may, or may not, have cost her her life. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-secrets-uncovered-what-happened-pegye-bechler, https://www.sportskeeda.com...

July 1st: Michelle Garvey Killed (1982) When a Jane or John Doe is identified it is a real win in a case. A chance to give a family closure and a chance to rework a stalled case. On July 1st 1982 the body of a young girl was found. And, though it would take decades to find out who, exactly, she was, her identity gave her grieving family just some of the answers they needed. https://en.wikipedia.or...

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June 27th: Anne Marie Fahey Last Seen(1996) You never know what will sway a jury. What one statement, or in this case experiment, will become the deciding factor for them and end deliberations with a guilty or not guilty ruling. On June 27th 1996 a woman was seen for the last time in the company of a man who, years later, found himself at the mercy of a jury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

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June 25th: Good Hart Murders (1968) A vacation is the perfect opportunity for rest and relaxation. Maybe even some time with the family you love. It’s not a time where one would expect to be the victim of a horrific crime. On June 25th 1968 a family became the target of a dangerous individual while staying in their vacation cabin. A case that, at least officially, remains unsolved. Learn more abou...

June 24th: Upstairs Lounge Fire (1973) A community’s reaction to a crime, unfortunately, relies heavily on who the victim was and how they are perceived by society. On June 24th 1973 a truly horrific crime took place. One where, for decades, the victims were brushed under the rug and justice was never found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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June 20th: Carl Bradwell Kills (2023) Sometimes a case is covered early on in the investigation but updates remain scarce after the fact. On June 20th 2023 a victim was gunned down in a case that, though an arrest was quick and charges were brought forth, has yet to receive any updates. https://www.tampa.gov/news/tampa-police-make-arrest-yukon-street-homicide-123256, https://www.tampabay.com/news/...

June 19th: Shirley Carter Killed (2015) Grief can tear a family apart. On June 19th 2015 a woman was killed inside her home. And, in the aftermath of that murder, a family ripped apart at the seams when grief, and suspicion, grew stronger by the moment. https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/shirley-carter/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-secrets-uncovered-what-happened-shirley...

June 18th: Vasili Komaroff Executed (1923) Money can make people into monsters. On June 18th 1923 a man was executed for the crimes he committed. For the lives he took while trying to steal their meager earnings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasili_Komaroff, https://murderpedia.org/male. K/k/komaroff-vasili.htm, https://www.rbth.com/history/335674-first-soviet-serial-killer, https://www.thetruecr...

June 17th: Simon Dale Born (1919) Divorce can be messy. But, as we hear time and time again, it can also sometimes be deadly. On June 17th 1919 a man was born who would find himself in the midst of a very messy divorce. One that, if police are to be believed, may have cost him his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 16th: Peter Bergmann’s Body Found (2009) Some mysteries are doomed to remain unsolved. On June 16th 2009 a man’s body was found and, with that discovery, came a decades old mystery that has yet to gain any traction. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Bergmann_case, https://www.vice.com/en/article/8xwkdg/peter-bergmann-case-crime-sligo, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/The-Fascinating-Myst...

June 15th: Devon Guzman Found  Dead (2000) A love triangle can be incredibly dangerous depending on who is involved. On June 15th 2000 a young woman’s body was found in a case that saw her, and a few others, in a messy love triangle that ended up costing her her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 14th: Vaughn Family Murders (2007) Sometimes the tragedy of a case can get lost in the legal proceedings that follow. On June 14th 2007 a family suffered a horrific tragedy. One that often gets forgotten in the constant battle to prove whether or not the man sitting behind bars for the crime is truly responsible. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Vaughn#:~:text=Christopher%20Vaughn%20...