Morning Cup of Murder

April 4th: Society Murders (2002) Money and status do not make you immune to tragedy. On April 4th 2002 a double murder took place and saw the lives of 2 very wealthy individuals snuffed out by someone very close to them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_Murders,  https://startsat60.com/media/opinion/bloggers/nostalgia-crimes-that-shook-us-to-the-core-margaret-wales-paul-king, https://www.the...

April 3rd: Ruben Borchardt Killed (1994) Some adults are in positions of trust. And some choose to abuse that trust and place young people in danger. On April 3rd 1994 a man was shot in his home in a case that saw a conspiracy that placed three young people on trial for his murder. All at the behest of someone they trusted. https://murderpedia.org/female. B/b/borchardt-diane.htm, https://thecinema...

April 2nd: Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook Born (1974) Cases can come to a roadblock for a number of reasons. But, what if that dead end comes, not because of lack of evidence or witnesses, but because the police don’t seem to want to investigate the case? On April 2nd 1974 a pair of twins were born and, at the age of just 15, were thrust into a case that, due in large part to a faulty investigat...

April 1st: Kenia Monge Disappears (2011) Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a killer striking again to finally have enough evidence to make an arrest. On April 1st 2011 a young woman disappeared and, though they had a likely suspect, officers had to wait for him to attempt to take another victim to finally have enough for an arrest. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-happened-denver-teen-...

March 31st: The Hinterkaifeck Murders (1922) Sometimes cases, bizarre and tragic, are doomed to remain a mystery for decades to come. On March 31st 1922 a murder took place that remains, to this day, one of the oldest unsolved cases in German history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinterkaifeck_murders, https://www.ranker.com/list/hinterkaifeck-farm/cat-mcauliffe, https://www.mentalfloss.com/artic...

March 30th: Joshi-Abhyankav Serial Murderer Arrested (1977) What happens when a serial killer infiltrates an area known as a paradise? What happens when it is actually a group of serial killers acting together to take human lives? On March 30th 1977 a group of men were arrested for crimes that took the lives of 10 individuals and sent an entire city into a panic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh...

March 29th: "Adam" Torso in the Thames Identified (2011) Some cases, unfortunately, have so little information it is likely the mystery will never be solved. On March 29th 2011 an identity was given in a decade long cold case and, with that, came the hope that the case would finally be solved. Yet, as of now, it remains a cold case. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_(murder_victim), https://www.b...

March 28th: Dawn Lee Swan Magyar Born (1952) You never know what advancement in technology could completely shatter a cold case wide open. On March 28th 1952 a young woman was born who would become the random victim of a dangerous man. A case that went cold for decades only to be solved by advancing technology and investigators who kept valuable evidence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Da...

March 27th: Sophia Weckert's Body Found (1975) One wrong turn down a road can turn someone into a victim. On March 27th 1975 a woman’s body was found along an infamous stretch of highway in Queensland known for its dangers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Noel_and_Sophia_Weckert, https://www.facebook.com/1742717689305044/posts/the-murders-of-noel-milton-weckert-and-his-wife-sophia-janine-...

March 26th: Buford O’Neal Furrow Sentenced (2001) Crimes born out of hatred and racism are always hard to swallow. On March 26th 2001 a man was sentenced for crimes he committed against 2 groups of individuals with nothing but hate in his heart as he pulled the trigger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Jewish_Community_Center_shooting, https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longte...

March 25th: Katherine and Sheila Lyon Go Missing (1975) Even the safest locations can be infiltrated by a monster. On March 25th 1975 two young girls went missing from an area where parents felt safe letting their children roam and play outside. An innocence that was ripped away at the some moment the pair of sisters made contact with a dangerous man. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Kathe...

March 24th: Jeffrey Carlson Shoots(2023) Random acts of violence can leave behind so many questions. On March 24th 2023 a man wielded his weapon against 2 women whom he had a connection to. A case that lacks many details and leaves behind a number of questions. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2023/03/24/nashville-police-shooting-under-investigation-in-west-nashville/70047557007/, https...

March 23rd: Debbie Linsley Killed (1988) When you hear about random, bloody, incredibly violent crimes, you automatically assume they happen under the cover of night or in someone’s home. This, however, is not always the case. On March 23rd 1988 a young woman was killed in broad daylight and yet, somehow, no one saw anything of use to try and capture the killer, nor helped when they heard the soun...

March 22nd: Christa Pike Convicted (1996) A love triangle can sometimes be deadly. On March 22nd 1996 a young woman was convicted for the crime she committed while trying to put an end to the love triangle she was a part of. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christa_Pike, https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2021/06/12/christa-gail-pike-death-row-murder-university-tennessee-case/7610001002/, http...

March 21st: Terri Hoffman Born (1938) Strong beliefs can make or break a person. On March 21st 1938 a woman was born who would command an entire movement of people. Some of whom were worse off for knowing her and may have lost their lives in the name of her beliefs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terri_Hoffman, https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/curse-black-lords-new-age-cult/, https://www.dma...

March 20th: Brandon Woodruff Found Guilty (2009) When a jury is swayed one way or another, sometimes personal opinions and presentation of evidence can muddy an already complicated trial. On March 20th 2009 a young man was found guilty for a truly heinous crime. One he claims he did not commit and was only found guilty because of his sexuality and a conservative jury. https://thecinemaholic.com/wh...

March 19th: Jessica Lunsford Body Found (2005) Sometimes it takes a tragedy to change the law. On March 19th 2005 the body of a young girl was found in a case that, though devastating, saw some positive change in its aftermath. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jessica_Lunsford, https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/the-case-that-doesn-t-die/article_83894110-8f05-5f9f-a397-a5c148e32c95....

March 18th: Eve Stratford Killed (1975) Time and time again, DNA helps to solve, or at least connect, even the coldest of crimes. It isn’t, however, the magical solution to finding an elusive killer. On March 18th 1975 a young woman was brutally killed in a crime that, even all these years later, remains unsolved. A case that, if the DNA is right, might have just been one of a series for an uncaug...

March 17th: The Hello Kitty Murder (Fan Man-yee) Kidnapped (1999) One wrong move can completely alter your life. On March 17th 1999 a young woman was made to pay for her mistakes and began a month long hell that she would never escape from. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello_Kitty_murder_case, https://allthatsinteresting.com/hello-kitty-murder, https://www.goalcast.com/hello-kitty-murder/, https:...

March 16th: Christina Nytsch Abducted (1998) Mass DNA testing is a hot topic of debate. It becomes hard to argue, though, after hearing about cases like this one. On March 16th 1998 a young girl was abducted in a case that, had it not been for mass DNA testing, might never have been solved and left a rapist murderer free to claim more victims. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronny_Rieken, https://ww...

March 15th: Kriss Donald Killed (2004) All crimes seem senseless. But they feel especially so when the victim is a child who just so happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. On March 15th 2004 a young boy became a victim for nothing more than his location and the color of his skin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kriss_Donald, https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/fa...

March 13th: Leah Roberts Reported Missing (2000) In the beginning, it's hard to know if a person is truly missing. Which can put a delay on a case. On March 13th 2000 a young woman was reported missing in a case that saw loved ones unsure of if she just went off on a trip or if something nefarious had happened. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Leah_Roberts, https://www.grunge.com/103...

March 13th: Leah Roberts Reported Missing (2000) In the beginning, it's hard to know if a person is truly missing. Which can put a delay on a case. On March 13th 2000 a young woman was reported missing in a case that saw loved ones unsure of if she just went off on a trip or if something nefarious had happened. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Leah_Roberts, https://www.grunge.com/103...

March 12th: Diana Alvarez's Remains Found (2020) You never know who could be a danger to your children. On March 12th 2020 the remains of a young girl were found in a case that saw an obvious suspect who, though initially trusted, was a monster in disguise. https://winknews.com/2022/06/16/diana-alvarez-murder-case-slow-to-proceed-judge-sets-deadlines/, https://winknews.com/2022/12/30/accused-murde...

March 11th: Danielle Locklear Disappeared (2014) One thing can spark a murderous rage inside someone. On March 11th 2014 a young girl disappeared. Though it took time to find the answers, when they finally did, the motive boiled down to a sudden crime of passion. ttps://thecinemaholic.com/how-did-danielle-locklear-die-where-is-jemichael-malloy-now/, https://abc11.com/body-found-river-cumberland-sa...