Morning Cup of Murder

April 4th: Charles Taylor Killed (2015) Revenge and love can be a powerful motivator for some of the most devastating actions. On April 4th 2015 a man was killed by a woman who, even now, remains remorseless for her actions. Ones she claims were motivated by her desperate need for revenge. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/social-media-homicide-confessions/murder-of-charles-taylor/10C4C897B...

April 3rd: Stephanie Roper Killed (1982) Not all kind offers are made without malice. On April 3rd 1982 a young woman’s life was brutally taken away from her at the hands of two men she thought were just being kind.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Stephanie_Roper, https://www.frostburg.edu/profile/s23/remembering-stephanie-roper.php, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1982/09/30...

April 2nd: Marvin Gaye Born (1939) When someone famous has their life ended, the world looks on with shock and despair. On April 2nd 1939 an incredibly talented man was born who would go on to become the favorite musician of millions. All of whom were devastated when they learned that a tumultuous relationship ended his life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Gaye, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...

April 1st: Brian Shaffer Disappeared (2006) In a time where surveillance tapes exist, it’s hard to believe people can still vanish without a trace. On April 1st 2006 a man walked out of a bar and, though seen on security footage, managed to walk just off screen and somehow vanish into thin air. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brian_Shaffer, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-p...

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March 31st: Ovida "Cricket" Coogler Disappears (1949) Some cases get so lost in political corruption that they end up pushed to the background of a story. On March 31st 1949 a young woman disappeared in a case that exposed corruption within local police and politics. A case that remains unsolved. https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,888047,00.html, https://www.lascrucesbulletin...

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March 28th: Holly Branagan Killed (1979) One decision could end up costing someone their lives. On March 28th 1979 a young girl unknowingly made a deadly decision. One that, even today, remains unsolved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 27th: Andre Thomas Kills (2004) There are some cases in which you can watch as a person descends into a deeply dangerous mental state. One that might cost someone their life. On March 27th 2004 a man took the lives of 3 individuals. A man who, from the time he was a young boy, showed clear signs of a worsening mental state and became more and more dangerous as the years went by. https://en.w...

March 26th: Michella Welch Disappeared (1986) When two things are similar, the human brain connects them to one another. On March 26th 1986 a young girl disappeared without a trace. And, just months later, so did another girl around her age. Two cases that, for decades, were completely intertwined. https://authorcindyparmiter.medium.com/predator-in-the-park-the-horrific-slayings-of-michella-welch-...

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March 24th: Aliza Sherman Kills (2013) Most vicious murders take place behind closed doors or under the cover of night. On March 24th 2013, though, a woman was brutally stabbed to death right there on the sidewalk in broad daylight. Yet, despite this, her case remains unsolved. https://www.cleveland19.com/2023/03/23/10-years-later-is-aliza-shermans-murder-any-closer-being-solved/, https://www.nbcn...

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March 22nd: Byron David Smith's Appeal Denied (2021) There are some crimes that blur the lines and cause a lot of debate. Today’s story is one of those cases. On March 22nd 2021 a man was denied an appeal in a case that saw a city divided in opinion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 21st: Ricky Ray Rector's First Victim (1981) Executions can sometimes end in debates over various aspects. On March 21st 1981 a man took the life of his first victim, thus securing himself a death penalty. A man who, in the aftermath of his death, became the crux of an argument over the execution of someone with an intellectual disability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

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March 19th: Colleen Orsborn Goes Missing (1984) When missing teens are immediately assumed to be runaways, it can set a case back tremendously. On March 19th 1984 a young girl went missing and was presumed a runaway. A teenager who may or may not have had a run-in with a dangerous serial killer. https://charleyproject.org/case/colleen-emily-orsborn, https://disappearedblog.com/colleen-orsborn/, ht...

March 18th: Meg Purk Dies (Scott Purk) (1985) Sometimes it takes decades to finally learn the truth. On March 18th 1985 a woman died and her cause of death was listed as suicide. It would take almost 3 decades for police to finally prove what they suspected all along. That she was the victim of a homicide. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-unforgettable-where-scott-purk-now, https:/...

March 17th: Eastern Air Lines Shuttle Flight 1320 (1970) You never know if the stranger you casually pass is someone dangerous hiding in plain sight. On March 17th 1970 a group of strangers boarded a plane having no clue that a passenger among them had nefarious plans for this particular flight. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Air_Lines_Shuttle_Flight_1320, http://www.celebrateboston.com/dis...

March 16th: Esteban Santiago-Ruiz Born (1990) Mental illness, once triggered, can completely change a person. On March 16th 1990 a young man was born who would, prior to his service in the military, live a seemingly normal life. Once he came back from Iraq, though, things took a drastic decline that would eventually lead to the deaths of 5 strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

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March 14th: Robert Maudsley's First Murder (1974) Some criminals are so dangerous special efforts  have to be made to keep others safe. On March 14th 1974 a man killed for the first time and set off the domino effects that eventually led him to the title of Britain’s longest serving prisoner in solitary confinement. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Maudsley, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-...

March 13th: Robert Eugene Brashers Born (1958) Sometimes a dangerous killer can hide in plain sight. On March 13th 1958 one such man was born. A man who, though he had a criminal record, died before anyone realized he was a serial killer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Eugene_Brashers, https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/crime/2018/10/05/greenville-cold-case-robert-brashers-jenny-zit...

March 12th: Briley Brothers Kill (1979) The bond between brothers is a strong one. Yet, in this case, it is also incredibly dangerous. On March 12th 1979 a trio of brothers began a killing spree that took the lives of 12 victims. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briley_Brothers, https://richmond.com/news/rampage-the-briley-brothers-terrorized-richmond-area/article_b86344f8-a0f4-521a-bf35-cadafdad143f...