Morning Cup of Murder

January 22nd: Birna Brjansdottir's Body Found (2017) When evidence is stacked against a suspect, it can be painful to watch them try and assert their innocence. On January 22nd 2017 a young woman’s body was found in a crime that completely rocked the country of Iceland. One where the evidence was abundant but the suspect continued to claim his innocence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Bir...

January 21st: Adrianne Reynolds Killed (2005) Friendships end all the time. But what if, by disconnecting from a friend group, you unknowingly place yourself in danger? On January 21st 2005 a young girl was killed by a pair of individuals who she believed were her best friends. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Adrianne_Reynolds, https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/unthinkable-the-murd...

January 20th: Daniel M'Naghten Kills (1843) Some cases can alter the legal system. On January 20th 1843 a man pulled the trigger and, with that, embarked on a court case that completely altered the way we look at criminal insanity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_M%27Naghten, https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/daniel-m-naghten-the-man-who-changed-the-law-on-insanity, https://www.casebriefs...

January 19th: Scott Cheever Kills (2005) Diminished responsibility plays a large role in how a person is sentenced. But what happens when their state of mind is, in fact, diminished but by their own hand? On January 19th 2005 a man committed a murder that, he claimed, was not premeditated due to his inebriation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_v._Cheever, https://www.emporiagazette.com/news/p...

January 18th: Ricardo Caputo Surrendered to Police (1994) Charm has a way of disarming people. On January 18th 1994 a man surrendered to police and admitted to his involvement in 4 separate murders. A man who used his charm to gain the trust of his victims. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricardo_Caputo, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Ricardo_Caputo, https://murderpedia.org/male. C/c/capu...

January 17th: Patrick Edward Purdy Kills (1989) When a perpetrator takes their own life after a crime it becomes impossible to understand their motive. On January 17th 1989 a truly devastating school shooting occurred. Though many have drawn their own conclusion when it comes to motive, a suicide left behind more questions than answers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_Stockton_schoolyard_shooti...

January 16th: Helene Pruszynski Killed (1980) You never know what change in life will put you directly in the path of someone dangerous. On January 16th 1980 a young vibrant woman with everything ahead of her was brutally slain in a case that saw a move, one that offered her a bright future, actually place her in the direct path of someone incredibly dangerous. https://dcsheriff.net/sheriffs-offic...

January 15th: Kenneth Junior French Born (1971) Mixing alcohol with rage is a deadly cocktail. On January 15th 1971 a man was born who would take his anger and, after a night of drinking, make others pay the price. People who were strangers to him. Show less https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Pearl_Bryan, https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/04/abortions-kentucky-before-su...

January 14th: Zankou Chicken Murders (2003) Business and family don’t always mix. On January 14th 2003 a tragic murder took place within a family. One where the motive remains a mystery but business was greatly affected. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zankou_Chicken, https://lamag.com/crimeinla/the-zankou-chicken-murders, https://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/news/tn-gnp-xpm-2003-01-16-...

January 13th: Matthew Steven Johnson Arrested(2002) Many who take another human’s life have claimed to be driven by their various emotions. On January 13th 2002 a man was finally arrested for crimes that, according to officials, had to have been committed by someone filled with a deep seeded anger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Steven_Johnson, https://www.courant.com/2004/02/14/johnson-fou...

January 12th: Cheryl Grimmer Disappeared (1970) How can a day of fun turn into a nightmare so quickly? On January 12th 1970 a young girl disappeared from a family outing. A girl who remains missing in a case that, though decades old, is still at a standstill. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Cheryl_Grimmer, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-67450740, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...

January 11th: Tessa Van Hart Born (1971) You never know when a cold case will suddenly thaw. On January 11th 1971 a woman was born who would have her life brutally ripped away. Her case went cold for a few years until, suddenly, one man started talking and changed the entire course of the investigation.  *Suggested by Fran* https://thecinemaholic.com/tessa-van-hart-murder-how-did-brian-cherrix-die...

January 10th: Rachel Cooke Goes Missing (2002) How can a person simply vanish without leaving behind any evidence? On January 10th 2002 a young woman went missing in a case that has long been at a standstill. A case with little to no evidence and no traces of the still missing girl. https://www.fox7austin.com/news/missing-in-texas-rachel-cooke-georgetown, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Where-...

January 9th: Richard P. Rodriguez Dies (2005) Some events will leave a lasting effect on your life. On January 9th 2005 a man took his own life after decades of dealing with the emotional scars left on him when he was just a child. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Rodriguez, https://www.xfamily.org/index.php/Ricky_Rodriguez, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/children-of-god-...

January 8th: Lam Luong Arrested (2008) The loss of human life will always be devastating. But, it becomes particularly heartbreaking when the lives at stake belong to children. On January 8th 2008 a man was arrested as volunteers scoured the state of Alabama and beyond looking for 4 very young children. https://murderpedia.org/male. L/l/luong-lam.htm, https://www.wkrg.com/true-crime/lam-luong-man-...

January 7th: Dorcas Kelly Dies (1761) Sometimes a story takes on a life of its own. On January 7th 1761 a woman was executed in Dublin for one crime and one crime only. Yet, as centuries passed, this woman’s story took on a whole new life of its own and created a version of events that, though entertaining, leaves the difference between fact and fiction more than a little muddled. https://en.wikip...

January 6th: Andres Ulises Castillo Villarreal Arrested (2016) Sometimes a serial killer remains elusive until a careless mistake sends police their way. On January 6th 2016 a man was finally arrested after years of murdering young men in Mexico completely undetected. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9s_Ulises_Castillo_Villarreal, https://www.cnn.com/2016/01/06/americas/mexico-alleged-serial...

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January 4th: Tia Rigg Born (1998) When you search for danger, you don’t often look within your own family. On January 4th 1998 a young girl was born who would have her life brutally ripped away by a man who she loved dearly and who she thought cared for her in return. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Tia_Rigg, https://truecrimediva.com/tia-rigg/, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/arti...

January 3rd: Morris Bolber Born (1886) Money can make people into monsters. On January 3rd 1886 a man was born who would enter a partnership with a pair of cousins and, in their wake, leave behind the bodies of over 50 individuals. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_poison_ring, https://murderpedia.org/male. B/b/bolbermorris1.htm, https://www.crimelibrary.org/gangsters_outlaws/gang/poison_...

January 2nd: Carl Bridgewater Born (1965) Sometimes police don’t catch the right bad guy. On January 2nd 1965 a young man was born who would have his life cut tragically short. A murder that remains unsolved and saw the wrong individuals placed behind bars for the crime. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgewater_Four, https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/wordsley/2023/01/25/gun-ki...

January 1st: Aristos Constantinou Killed (1985) Sometimes, though a prime suspect is known to police and officials, there isn't enough to move a case forward. On January 1st 1985 a fashion tycoon was murdered inside his home. A case that, though there is a suspect, remains officially unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristos_Constantinou, https://murdermap.co.uk/unsolved-murders/aristos-cons...

December 31st: Rod Covlin Kills (2009) Sometimes, when a crime scene seems off, there is good reason to have a second look at a case. On December 31st 2009 a woman was found dead in her apartment and, though it would take a decade to finally get some answers, a second look at the case proved invaluable. https://www.distractify.com/p/what-happened-to-shele-danishefsky-covlin, https://www.the-sun.co...

December 30th: Anne Noblett Disappeared (1957) In order to solve a case, there needs to be evidence. On December 30th 1957 a young girl disappeared suddenly in a case that, for one reason or another, has a supreme lack of evidence. A case that, because of that, has yet to be solved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Anne_Noblett, https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/nostalgia/crimelibrary/...

December 29th: Police Called to Adam Strong’s Home (2017) If something is suspicious, police should be called. On December 29th 2017 two plumbers made a shocking discovery that, after calling the police, led to the solving of two cases and justice for the victims’ loved ones. https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Kandis_Fitzpatrick, https://aninjusticemag.com/heres-what-happened-when-two-...