Morning Cup of Murder

December 28th: Dayna Jennings Wellness Call Made (2017) How far would someone go for money? On December 28th 2017 a wellness call was requested in a case that, if the prosecution is to be believed, saw money as the main motivation. https://genwhypod.com/blogs/the-generation-why-podcast-blog/woman-kills-father-with-poisoned-burger, https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/dayna-jennings-william-mussac...

December 27th: Bishop Jose Gerardi Born (1922) Sometimes fighting for what is right places a target on your back. On December 27th 1922 a man was born who would spend a majority of his life fighting for the rights of Guatemala’s indigenous people. A man who paid dearly for his devotion to the cause. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Jos%C3%A9_Gerardi_Conedera, https://uscatholic.org/articles/2021...

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December 25th: Janie Lou Gibbs Born (1932) Bad luck can fall on anyone. But what happens when bad luck seems to target one family and one family only? On December 25th 1932 a young woman was born who would become the victim of great loss. At least, that’s what it seemed like on the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 24th: Barry Williams Dies (2014) What happens when a previously dangerous criminal is released back into society? On December 24th 2014 a man passed away inside of a hospital. A man who, years before, was released back into the world after taking the lives of a handful of individuals. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Williams_(spree_killer),  https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/12...

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December 21st: Michael Griffith's Killers Convicted (1987) Hate is a bubbling thing that, if not properly checked, could boil over and affect the lives of others. On December 21st 1987 three men were convicted in a case that saw hate, and racism, at the forefront. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Beach_racial_attack, https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/michael-griffith-died-fleeing-...

December 20th: Jonelle Matthews Disappeared (1984) Some cases take years to finally come to a conclusion. On December 20th 1984 a young girl disappeared in a case that took decades to finally come to a close. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jonelle_Matthews, https://kdvr.com/news/local/jonelle-matthews-greeley-steve-pankey-mike-prill/, https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/10/31/jonel...

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December 18th: Heather Elvis Goes Missing (2013) Falling for the wrong person shouldn’t put a target on your back. On December 18th 2013 a young woman went missing after a tumultuous break up. She has never been seen alive since that night. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Heather_Elvis, https://allthatsinteresting.com/heather-elvis, https://www.postandcourier.com/myrtle-beach/news/h...

December 17th: Frances Marion Parker's Body Found (1927) Sometimes a motive only makes a murder that much more horrific. On December 17th 1927 the body of a young girl was found and, once her killer was apprehended, the motivation behind the truly heinous crime only made things far worse. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Marion_Parker, https://heathermonroe.medium.com/the-horrifying-murder-...

December 16th: Ramadan Abdel Rehim Mansour Dies (2010) Revenge can often be deadly. On December 16th 2010 a man was executed for crimes he allegedly committed as an act of revenge against those who victimized him when he was a child. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan_Abdel_Rehim_Mansour, https://murderpedia.org/male. M/m/mansour-ramadan.htm, https://medium.com/crimebeat/ramadan-abdel-rehim-man...

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December 12th: Wayne Greavette Killed (1996) December is a time for holiday cheer. A time where gifts from loved ones have a knack for showing up on your porch. On December 12th 1996 a man became the victim of a horrifying crime that all began with a Christmas package. https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/10222941-behind-the-crimes-who-mailed-the-bomb-that-killed-wayne-greavette-/, https://www....

December 11th: Long Island Serial Killer's Victims' Bodies Found (2010) Some cases are known to almost everyone whether or not they are into the true crime genre. Today’s case is one of those well known ones. On December 11th 2010 the first of many bodies were found in a series of murders that, until very recently, were unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island_serial_killer#Identity_of_...

December 10th: Susan Cabot Killed (1986) The bond between mother and son is a sacred one. But what happens when that bond is an unhealthy one? On December 10th 1986 a woman was killed in an attack that, from the very beginning, seemed off. One that saw her own son in the spotlight. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Cabot, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-10-11-me-58-story.html, https...

December 9th: Jesse Pomeroy's Trial Begins (1874) What makes a murderer? It’s a question asked time and time again and, no matter what story we tell, there always seems to be a different answer. On December 9th 1874 a trial began for a young man who had already claimed the life of two individuals. Someone who, even decades later, many struggle to understand how and why he became a serial killer. h...

December 8th: Jesse Shane Kempson Arrested (2018) You never know who is on the other side of a dating profile. On December 8th 2018 a man was arrested for crimes he claimed were an accident. A man who met his victim on Tinder. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Grace_Millane, https://www.the-sun.com/news/28857/who-is-grace-millanes-killer-jesse-kempson-and-where-is-he-now/, https://www.stuff....

December 7th: Pacific Southwest Airlines Flights 1771 (1987) Revenge can sometimes be misguided and, as such, place innocent people in the crosshairs of someone dangerous. On December 7th 1987 a devastating event occurred in which 43 people were made to pay for the anger and revenge of one man. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Southwest_Airlines_Flight_1771#:~:text=San%20Francisco%20Internati...

December 6th: Tent Girl Disappeared (1967) Dogged determination can make a huge difference in a case. On December 6th 1967 a young woman disappeared and, had it not been for the determination of two individuals, she may have never been identified as the Jane Doe found in Georgetown, Kentucky. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ojVrvzNjQrapdciuj0z4LWb--nuEJQtXcM2cwxbJ4-g/edit?tab=t.0#:~:text=https...

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December 4th: Victor Licata Dies (1950) Some cases are used as political fodder and, as such, the facts can often get lost in the chaos. On December 4th 1950 a man died in prison who will always be remembered for the role his crime played in the war against drugs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Licata, https://www.tampabay.com/arts-entertainment/arts/movies/2020/05/14/an-ybor-city-ax-murdere...