Morning Cup of Murder

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April 27th: Diren Dede Killed (2014) Teenagers make mistakes. They make decisions that, at the time, seem harmless. But what happens when those mistakes end up costing them their lives. On April 27th 2014 a young boy made a decision that would, unknowingly, walk him straight into a trap. One that would end his life before he ever left his teenage years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Dir...

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April 25th: Heidi Firkus Killed (2010) Covering up a lie can be a dangerous endeavor. On April 25th 2010 a woman was killed inside her home. A case that, if the detectives and prosecution are right, was rooted in the desperate need to cover up lies. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-killed-heidi-firkus-nick-firkus-saint-paul-minnesota-timeline-48-hours/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nick-fi...

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April 23rd: Marlen Ochoa Lopez Killed (2019) Mothers help one another out. Whether it be a sympathetic smile, a helping hand, a borrowed necessity, or a much needed supply, it's one of those unspoken bonds you feel with others who are in the same boat as you. On April 23rd 2019 a young girl thought she was being given one of those helping hands from a fellow mother. And, unknowingly, walked right...

April 22nd: Chelsea Poorman Body Found (2022) When someone goes missing the first few hours are crucial. But what happens when the police don’t seem to act in those first few hours? On April 22nd 2022 a devastating discovery was made in a case that saw a family fighting back against a police department they claimed didn’t act quickly enough when their loved one went missing. https://storiesoftheun...

April 21st: Rachael Maidens Welfare Check Made (2013) When you say your marriage vows you promise to love, cherish, and protect the person standing in front of you. On April 21st 2013 a concerned family member asked police to perform a welfare check. In doing so, they unknowingly sent them walking straight into a crime scene. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/brentwood/2014/09...

April 20th: Ma'Khia Bryant Killed (2021) How do you diffuse a dangerous situation? On April 20th 2021 a young girl found herself in the midst of a dangerous situation. An aggressive one where tensions were high and things had to be diffused. The consequences were deadly. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Ma%27Khia_Bryant, https://www.npr.org/2022/03/12/1086283433/police-officer-cleared-makh...

April 19th: Matias Reyes Attacks Trisha Meili (1989) When someone gets away with a crime, where does the blame go? On April 19th 1989 a woman was brutally attacked while on a run. A crime for which the blame went to, not the man truly responsible, but a group of young people of color who, in the end, were completely innocent. Allowing a monster to walk freely and attack again and again and again....

April 18th: 911 Called for Candace Newmaker (2000) There are many different therapy practices. However, none should ever put a patient in danger. On April 18th 2000 a young girl found herself in the middle of an incredibly dangerous therapy practice. One that put her life in danger and left her completely powerless. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candace_Newmaker, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/artic...

April 17th: Anna Repkina's Body Found (2017) You can’t always get what you want. At least, most people understand that concept. On April 17th 2017 a woman’s body was found. A victim who was in the middle of a love triangle and killed so that everyone involved, except for her, could get exactly what they wanted. https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/anna-repkina-murder-evidence-photos/, https://www.cbsn...

April 16th: Charles Quansah's Trial Began (2002) Desperation can make people do things they never would consider under normal circumstances. On April 16th 2002 a man’s trial began. A man who claims he is innocent and accused a desperate police department of doing the unthinkable to solve a horrific series of crimes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Quansah, https://mail.murderpedia.org/male....

April 15th: Lisa Ziegert Disappeared (1992) The tireless work of detectives can take years to finally pay off. And, when it does, the feeling is incredibly rewarding for everyone involved. On April 15th 1992 a young woman tragically disappeared. A case that, though it took almost 3 decades, was solved due to the determination and hard work of the investigators involved in the case. https://www.oxy...

April 14th: Angel Francisco Breard Executed (1998) Some cases cross, not just state lines, but international waters. On April 14th 1998 a man was executed in a case that saw a lot of international disputes. https://murderpedia.org/male. B/b1/breard-angel.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breard_v._Greene, https://www.amnesty.org/es/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/amr510141998en.pdf, https://www.washin...

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April 12th: Kam McLeod Born (2000) Some stories have unexpected endings. On April 12th 2000 a young man was born. An individual who would play a role in a story with an unexpected ending. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201936724/kam_allan-mcleod, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Northern_British_Columbia_murders#Manhunt, https://globalnews.ca/news/6331779/northern-bc-murders-how-it-unfolded...

April 11th: Wilma Montesi Body Found (1953) Some cases are truly bizarre. They have strange twists and turns that really don’t make a lot of sense. Which might be the reason they end up unsolved. On April 11th 1953 the body of a young girl was found at the beach. A case with a ton of weird turns that, unfortunately, remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Wilma_Montesi, https://ti...

April 10th: Jacob Landin Killed(1987) How frustrating it must feel to know who a killer is, to have him in your grasp, and not be able to do anything about it. On April 10th 1987 a baby lost his life while in the care of a man who, as far as most are concerned, is the one responsible for his death. Yet, as it stands, he walks free with no consequences. https://projectcoldcase.org/2023/05/28/jacob-...

April 9th: Edward IV Dies (Two Princes in the Tower) (1483) There are some cases that, while they don’t necessarily scream true crime, are historic and deserve a moment to be spoken about. On April 9th 1483 a man died from a sudden illness. Triggering a domino effect that would cost his children their lives. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princes_in_the_Tower, https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/who-w...

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April 7th: Police Launch Public Appeal for Stephanie Scott (2015) Stranger danger is a concept, albeit a controversial one, taught to children. It’s not one that many adults take the time to consider. On April 7th 2015 police launched a public appeal for a missing woman. A victim who came into contact with a stranger and was immediately placed in a deadly amount of danger. Learn more about your ad...

April 6th: Ward Weaver Born (1963) As children, we want to believe the adults in our orbit are safe. On April 6th 1963 a man was born who would prove to two young girls that this is not at all the case. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward_Weaver_III, https://murderpedia.org/male. W/w/weaver-ward.htm, https://www.portlandtribune.com/news/ward-weaver-killings-family-explored-in-book-on-the-origins-of...

April 5th: Kurt Cobain Dies (1994) There are some deaths so infamous they have people scrambling to understand and comprehend. And, with that, comes conspiracy theories. On April 5th 1994 a true rock star lost his life in a way that many struggled to comprehend. And, because of that, some believed his death had to be murder instead of suicide. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_of_Kurt_Cobain, ...

April 4th: John Stompanato Murder (1958) How far would you go to protect your loved one? Does age matter? On April 4th 1948 an unlikely murder took place that, even today, has many wondering if it went down exactly as everyone says it did. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Stompanato, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl_Crane, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lana_Turner, https://archive.vanityfa...