Morning Cup of Murder

January 21st: William Glen Rogers Sentenced (2000) Danger can lurk behind every corner. On January 21st 2000 a man was sentenced for a crime he claimed was an accident. One where a girl found danger just feet away from her home. https://murderpedia.org/male. R/r/rogers-william-glenn.htm, https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/03/william-glenn-rogers-federal-appeals-court-overturns-dea...

January 20th: Lisa Au Disappeared (1982) One wrong move can completely hinder a case. On January 20th 1982 a young woman went missing in a case that saw police focus all their attention on one theory. A move that, in the eyes of many, is the reason the case remains unsolved to this day. https://nickdanos.medium.com/lisa-au-hawaiis-39-year-old-cold-case-that-still-haunts-its-residents-89877aa12896,...

January 19th: William Wallace Receives Telegram (1931) Is circumstantial evidence enough to send a man away for life? On January 19th 1931 a message was delivered to a man who, many believe, got away with murder. A piece of paper that started a decades long whodunit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Herbert_Wallace, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/The-Unsolved-Murder-of-Julia-Wallace, htt...

January 18th: Bruce Blackman Kills (1983) Some stories have details that seem to be lost to time. Stories like today’s. On January 18th 1983 a young man committed a horrific crime in a case that, while difficult to find information, is one that deserves to be told. https://amok.fandom.com/wiki/Bruce_Alfred_Blackman, https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/bruce-blackman/, https://www.upi.com/Archives/...

January 17th: Arnold Rothstein Born (1882) Some men are meant to have success while keeping their hands clean. Others earn millions in seedy enterprises. On January 17th 1882 a man was born who would make a name for himself within New York City’s infamous underworld. https://themobmuseum.org/blog/ninety-years-later-arnold-rothstein-murder-still-a-mystery/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Roth...

The second season of PROOF: Murder at the Warehouse takes Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis to Manteca, CA where they reinvestigate the murder of 18-year-old Renee Ramos. On June 5, 2000, Ramos’ body was found buried under a pile of debris inside the shell of a new Home Depot building. Despite tips hinting at alternate suspects - tips that were ignored until now - Renee’s boyfriend, 18-year-old skat...

January 16th: Loren Herzog Kills Self (2012) Two killers are more dangerous than one. On January 16th 2012 a man on parole took his own life and left his partner in crime to deal with the fallout. Two men who may have taken the lives of up to 72 individuals. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_Freak_Killers, https://allthatsinteresting.com/speed-killers, https://abcnews.go.com/US/convicted-speed-f...

January 15th: Stephen Downing's Second Appeal Started(2002) What happens when police get it wrong? Or, in this particular case, what if they got it right but the appeals court got it wrong? On January 15th 2002 a man started his second appeal in a case where, he claimed, he was completely innocent. A claim that divides opinion even today with many wondering if a guilty man managed to be let out of...

January 14th: Sue Ann Huskey Identified (2020) Sometimes, through hard work and determination, a seemingly unsolvable mystery gets its answers. On January 14th 2020 an unidentified young girl’s body was finally given her name back in a case that, though not all the questions were answered, saw hard work and investigation pay off. https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Sue_Ann_Huskey, https...

January 13th: Stephen Stanko Born (1968) One chance encounter can end up changing someone’s life. And, not always for the better. On January 13th 1966 a man was born who would take these chance encounters and use them to his benefit without any regard for human life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Stanko, https://murderpedia.org/male. S/s/stanko-stephen.htm, https://serialkillercalendar.com...

January 12th: Lewis Lent Jr. Convicted (1995) One mistake can land a killer straight in the hands of police. On January 12th 1995 a man was convicted after one young victim managed to trick him and escape with her life. https://murderpedia.org/male. L/l/lent-lewis.htm#:~:text=Lewis%20Lent%2C%20a%20janitor%20from,Pittsfield%2C%20Massachusetts%20native%20Jimmy%20Bernardo., https://www.berkshireeagle...

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January 8th: Harold Blauer Killed (1953) Seeking help for your mental health struggles should never place you directly in harm's way. On January 8th 1953 a man lost his life in a case that was, though it took decades to find out, completely covered up by the government. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Blauer#:~:text=Harold%20Blauer%20(1910%20%E2%80%93%20January%208,the%20Office%20of%20Scienti...

January 7th: Simon Peter Nelson Kills (1978) Anger and rejection can be a dangerous cocktail. On January 7th 1978 a man who was told some bad news took it out on 6 innocent children. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Nelson, https://www.rrstar.com/picture-gallery/news/2017/05/04/from-the-archives-simon-peter/402083007/, https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/crime/2017/06/19/simon-peter-nelson-who-ki...

January 6th: Bonnie Haim Killed (1993) Children see everything. While usually a statement used to remind adults to be on their best behavior, on January 6th 1993 it would take on a whole new meaning when a young mother disappeared and it seemed that only her 3 year old son knew what happened. https://unsolved.com/gallery/bonnie-haim/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/courts/2021/05/03/convi...

January 5th: Mystery of Room 1046 (1935) Some mysteries may never be solved. That, however, adds to their intrigue. On January 5th 1935 a man was found inside a hotel and began a mystery that, along with many twists and turns, has never been solved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Artemus_Ogletree, https://allthatsinteresting.com/room-1046-murder-roland-t-owen, https://medium.com/unfiltere...

January 4th: William Goebel Born (1856) Sometimes, being the champion of the people can place you in the crosshairs of dangerous individuals. On January 4th 1856 a man was born who would, in some circles, become an incredibly popular politician. A job he got by doing anything that was necessary and making enemies along the way. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Goebel, https://www.neh.gov/huma...

January 3rd: Kirstin Lobato Released (2018) We talk a lot about how dangerous desperation can be but, usually, we are talking about how it drives a person to kill. But, what happens when it is the police who are filled with that same level of desperation? On January 3rd 2018 a woman’s life was forever changed after over a decade behind bars for a crime that, police were absolutely certain, she com...

January 2nd: Stacey Gage’s Body Found (2008) Sometimes a profile can help to catch a dangerous killer. That’s only if, however, the profile is correct. On January 2nd 2008 the body of a young woman was found and connected to the crimes of an unknown serial killer. A man who may have been captured earlier had the investigator’s profile been correct.  *Suggested by Perrie Susman* https://en.wikipedi...

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January 1st: Christina Karlsen Dies(1991) The New Year is a chance for a fresh start. A time where you feel renewed and ready to tackle another year. On January 1st 1991 a young mother had that chance ripped away from her when a mysterious fire started in her home. https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/karl-karlsen-killed-wife-christina-son-levi-for-insurance-payout, https://www.oxygen.com/accide...

December 31st: Paul Michael Stephani's First Attack (1980) Some cases are so strange that they forever remain at the forefront of true crime history. On December 31st 1980 a young woman was attacked and became the first victim of a very strange, and unique, serial killer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Michael_Stephani, https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Paul_Michael_Stephani, https://www.r...

December 30th: Setagaya Family Murder (2000) The holidays are a time for joy, loved ones, and celebrations. It’s not a time one usually associates with family annihilation. On December 30th 2000 a family was brutally slain in a case that remains a mystery today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setagaya_family_murder, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2001/jan/07/jonathanwatts.theobserver, https://un...