Morning Cup of Murder

June 16th: George Stinney Executed (Mary Thames and Betty Binnicker)(1944) Racism has been playing a role in crime for longer than we would care to admit. On June 16th 1944 a young boy was put to death for a crime that, depending on what side you land on, was either a gross miscarriage of justice or a biased trial of a guilty individual. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Stinney, https://exhibi...

June 15th: Polaroid Found in Tara Calico Case (1989) Some cases seem unsolved on the surface but, behind closed doors, might implicate someone important to a community. On June 15th 1989 a photograph was found that would make an already tragic case even more complicated. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Tara_Calico, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/tara-leigh-calico, https://allthat...

June 14th: Dennis Martin Goes Missing (1969) Hearing story after story, crime after crime, it’s hard not to fear what happens deep in the woods. On June 14th 1969 a young boy joining his family on a camping trip disappeared in a case that, unfortunately, has so little information it’s hard not to worry about what happens when you step off a trail and into the wild. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Di...

June 13th: Michael Ross' Last Murder (1984) It’s an incredible thing to see when all the puzzle pieces fall together and a criminal is connected to all their crimes. On June 13th 1984 a serial killer took his final victim in a case that saw all of his crimes brought to the forefront by a confession and some solid police work. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bruce_Ross, https://deathpenaltyin...

Follow on spotify now! June 12th: Irina Gaidamachuk Sentenced (2012) Desperation can make even the most mild mannered seeming individual into something crazed and dangerous. On June 12th 2012 a woman driven by her addiction was sentenced for the murders that made her the most prolific female serial killer in Russian history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irina_Gaidamachuk, https://murderpedia.org/...

June 11th: Jack Trawick Executed (2009) Sometimes you see a cold blooded killer express remorse for the crimes they committed. This is, however, not often the case. On June 11th 2009 a man was executed for just a few of the many murders he claimed he committed. A man who showed no remorse behind bars and made sure the public knew it.  https://murderpedia.org/male. T/t1/trawick-jack.htm, http://www...

June 10th: Baby Lollipops Killer Resentenced (2011) The abuse of a young child is an incredibly hard story to hear. On June 10th 2011 a woman was resentenced for a crime committed against a boy who only got to live on this planet for 3 short years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%22Baby_Lollipops%22_murder, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/inside-brutal-baby-lollipops-murder-ca...

Follow on Spotify today! June 9th: Cheryl Lynne Harper Disappears (1959) Sometimes there are doubts about the person placed behind bars for a crime. On June 9th 1959 a young girl disappeared in a case that saw a quick conviction. One that, decades later, was called under question. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Truscott, https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/who-killed-lynne-harper-retired-op...

June 8th: Ernest Austin Kills (1913) Some heinous individuals get to live on in infamy long after their deaths. On June 8th 1913 a young girl was murdered in a case that saw her killer’s name being remembered for centuries to come. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Austin_(murderer), https://murderpedia.org/male. A/a/austin-ernest.htm, https://blogs.archives.qld.gov.au/2021/09/20/ernest-austin-...

June 7th: Judith Roberts Killed (1972) You never know when the last words will be spoken to loved ones. On June 7th 1972 a young girl left her home in anger and never spoke to her family again. The victim of a brutal crime that remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Evans_case, https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/murdered-schoolgirl-judith-roberts-unknown-24202705, ...

June 6th: Emily Swann Kills (1903)  The outcome of a case depends largely on the time period in which the trial happened. On June 6th 1903 a murder occurred and, in the end, pointed the finger at a woman who, had she been tried in more modern times, might have seen a far different outcome of her trial.  *Suggested by Benjamin Metcalfe* https://murderpedia.org/female. S/s/swann-emily.htm, http://ww...

June 5th: Jodi Huisentruit Born (1968) It’s hard not to cry coverup when a seemingly straightforward case remains unsolved for decades. On June 5th 1968 a young woman was born who would suddenly disappear without any warning. A case that, despite a few key pieces of evidence, remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Huisentruit, https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-co...

June 4th: Kyron Horman Disappeared (2010) When a young child disappears, it seems that an entire community comes together and mourns the loss as one. On June 4th 2010 a young boy disappeared from his school in a case where so many came to help find him that it was considered the largest search in Oregon history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Kyron_Horman, https://www.fbi.gov/wante...

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June 2nd: Jessica Johnson Killed (2017) A cause of death is not always apparent. On June 2nd 2017 a young woman was found dead outside a home. The discovery led to a quick investigation and a whole lot of argument over what the cause of death truly was. https://thecinemaholic.com/how-did-jessica-johnson-die-who-killed-her/, https://the-mystique.medium.com/jessica-johnson-murder-or-suicide-8bd776e2...

June 1st: Robert Wone Born (1974) The longer a friend is in your life, the more you trust them. On June 1st 1974 a man was born who would go on to experience a great deal of success during his life. All of which came to an abrupt end after he made the deadly decision to spend an evening with his oldest friend. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Robert_Eric_Wone, https://www.foxnews.com/us/uns...

May 31st: Peasenhall Murders (1902) Sometimes, no matter how guilty someone might seem, it isn’t enough to convince a jury. On May 31st 1902 a crime took place and, though the suspect seemed like a valid choice, no one could agree and the case remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peasenhall_murder, https://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/the-peasenhall-murder-rose-harsent/, https://www.grunge....

May 30th: Michelle Busha's Body Found (1980) Jane and John Doe cases are always frustrating ones. Especially when the identity remains a mystery. This case, however, has the small silver lining of not just finding out who the victim was, but putting her killer behind bars for her murder. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Michelle_Busha, https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Michelle...

May 29th: Louis Craine Arrested (1987) We often hear stories of families who have each other's backs even as they are accused of horrific crimes. On May 29th 1987 a man was arrested and stood in the courtroom as his family pointed the finger and called him a serial killer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Craine, https://murderpedia.org/male. C/c/craine-louis.htm, https://homicide.latimes.com/p...

May 28th: Keith William Allan Killed (2000) Some criminals will do anything to avoid being held responsible for their crimes. On May 28th 2000 a man was killed in a plot to cover a considerable theft. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Keith_William_Allan, https://www.theage.com.au/national/anatomy-of-a-suburban-hit-20040731-gdyd3f.html, https://thetruecrimesisters.wordpress.com/2020/03/24/th...

May 27th: Mary Ashford and Barbara Forest Killed(1817 and 1974) In a world filled with conspiracy theories, it becomes hard to hear stories about the unexplainable and not wonder if theorists might be right. On May 27th, in 1817 and 1974, two completely unrelated events happened that seemed like history repeating itself. Two cases far too similar to not wonder what other-wordly force could be at p...

May 26th: Verna Williams Discovered Dead (Michael Hughes)(1986) Los Angeles, during the late 80s and early 90s, was a truly terrifying place to live with victims of violent crimes that seemed to turn up almost daily. On May 26th 1986 one such victim was found and, though it would take a few decades, her case would land amongst many others all connected to one dangerous man. https://en.wikipedia.or...

May 25th: Joshua Jaxon Vallow Born(2012) Today’s case is one that most are familiar with. On May 25th 2012 a young boy was born who would, later, be placed in the care of a woman who would then place both his life, and the life of his sister, in danger as some sort of doomsday murder plot with a man she would stop at nothing to be with. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killings_of_Tylee_Ryan_and_J._J...

May 24th: John Taylor and Craig Godineaux Kill (2000) No one expects that showing up to work could possibly be a deadly decision. On May 24th 2000 two men made 7 individuals victims at their place of work all for the sake of some money in the safe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy%27s_massacre, https://murderpedia.org/male. T/t/taylor-john-b.htm, https://murderpedia.org/male. G/g/godineaux-crai...

May 23rd: Logan Schiendelman Missing Persons Report Filed(2016) It’s hard to believe that a person can simply disappear without leaving any valuable clues behind. On May 23rd 2016 a missing persons report was filed for a young man whose whereabouts remain unknown. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Logan_Schiendelman, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Missing-Logan-Drew-Schiendelman,...