Morning Cup of Murder

May 25th: Jeremy Strohmeyer Kills (1997) When a child is not properly watched, it leaves them open to the unthinkable. On May 25th 1997 a young girl was left unattended in a casino and happened upon someone who she thought was a playmate. A boy who took that trust and used it against her in the most gruesome manner.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Strohmeyer, https://coffeeordie.com/homicide...

May 24th: Jennifer Dulos Disappeared (2019) Divorce can be messy. In the cases of some, it can also be deadly. On May 24th 2019 a mother of 5 disappeared without a trace. A woman who expressed fear during her tumultuous divorce and whose body has never been found.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Jennifer_Dulos, https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Mawhinney-s-true-character-revea...

May 23rd: William Kidd Hanged (1701) Some stories are more gruesome than others. Some are more fantastical and, though it contains murder, the rest of the details become far more interesting than the crime itself. On May 23rd 1701 a man was hanged for his crimes. Though he did end a man’s life, it was actually his crimes as a pirate, the stuff of fairytales, that ended up leading him straight to t...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup May 22nd: Donna Roberts Born (1944) The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. On May 22nd 1944 a woman was born who would make a horrible decision just to enter a new relationship.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Roberts, https://murderpedia.org/female. R/r/roberts-donna.htm, https://w...

May 21st: Victor Ernest Hoffman Dies (2004) You never know where danger may lurk. On May 21st 2004 a man passed away in custody after commiting a random crime and taking the lives of almost an entire family inside of their own, safe, home.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_Lake_murders, https://murderpedia.org/male. H/h/hoffman-victor-ernest.htm, https://m.facebook.com/TodayInHorrorHistory/phot...

May 20th: Jennifer Kesse Born (1981) When an investigation seems to stall before it really begins, it’s hard not to look at law enforcement and point the finger. On May 20th 1981 a young woman was born who would become the victim of some sort of abduction. Her case remains unsolved and, if her family is to be believed, the fault lies solely on the police department who handled the investigation. ...

May 19th: Wayne Boden Arrested (1971) When a killer leaves behind a unique signature, they also leave behind a chance for capture. On May 19th 1971 a man was arrested for the murder of 1 woman. It was his signature that would lead to more convictions and link him to the crimes of the Vampire Rapist.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Boden, https://murderpedia.org/male. B/b/boden-wayne.htm, http...

May 18th: Susan Berman Born (1945) Some stories contain endless twists and turns. Today’s case is just one part of a much larger story. On May 18th 1945 a woman was born who had the unfortunate opportunity to meet and befriend a dangerous man. Though her case would be his ultimate undoing, the story of this particular criminal is much too involved to be contained to just one episode. https://en.wi...

May 17th: Sergei Dovzhenko Arrested (2002) Revenge is a motive we are all too familiar with. One that can have deadly consequences. On May 17th 2002 a man was arrested after revenge motivated him to take the lives of 19 individuals. Many of whom had nothing to do with his current setbacks in life.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Dovzhenko, https://thekillerblogofkillers.tumblr.com/post/62399...

May 16th: Laetitia Toureaux Found Dead (1937) Sometimes even the most mild mannered people have a deadly secret. On May 16th 1937 a young woman was found dead inside the Paris Metro in a case that only got more and more juicy as the victim’s clever lies were peeled back for all the world to see. Secrets that also kept her case from ever being truly solved.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_...

May 15th: Brenda Sue Brown Born (1955) In a dream world every guilty person makes a deathbed confession before taking their secret to the grave. We know, however, that this is so rarely the case. On May 15th 1955 a young girl was born who, at the age of 11, had her life cut tragically short. A case that would remain unsolved until a deathbed confession finally named the man responsible.  https://e...

May 14th: Anastasia "Ana" Kriégel killed (2018) A parent's intuition is something that cannot be ignored. On May 14th 2018 a young girl left her home and her mother’s intuition told her something was wrong. A gut feeling that would end up being horrifyingly prophetic.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Ana_Kri%C3%A9gel, https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/ana-...

May 13th: Bethany Decker Born (1989) A confession is the difference between a family holding out hope for the rest of their lives and finding out the truth. On May 13th 1989 a young woman was born who would, at the very young age of 21, disappear without any warning. Her friends and family held out hope until, finally, one statement put all their dreams to rest.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disa...

May 12th: William McDonald Dies (2015) Some seem to be born with the desire to hurt and kill. Others have something happen in their lives that spark murderous tendencies. On May 12th 2015 a man died behind bars serving time for crimes that he committed after being irrevocably shaped by a tragic event.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_MacDonald_(serial_killer), https://murderpedia.org/male. M...

May 11th: Peter Miles Kills (2018) What makes someone into a killer? For every story we tell the reason is a little bit different. For today’s, one man is still fighting for that answer. On May 11th 2018 a man seemed to snap and take the lives of his entire family. A crime that has potential motive and blame to share according to someone close to the victims.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osmingt...

May 10th: The Murder of George Duncan (1972) We can never predict how one murder, one crime, could change and alter the course of the entire future. On May 10th 1972 a man was killed by individuals who thought it was okay to assault members of the LGBTQIA+ community. A crime which ended up changing Australian law and bettering the lives of many.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_George_Dunc...

May 9th: The Euston Square Mystery Body Found (1878) Sometimes the world around us, the one that is constantly changing and altering, can leave an effect on different facets of true crime. Today’s story is one where the environment has everything to do with who the victim was and how she ended up where she did. On May 9th 1878 the body of a woman was found in the cellar of an upper class family ho...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   May 8th: Carlyle Harris Executed (1893) We must be careful when allowing new people to enter our lives and, more importantly, our hearts. Not everyone has the best of intentions. On May 8th 1893 a man was executed for murdering a woman who loved and trusted him with her whole heart.     Website:...

May 7th: James Duggan Questioned (2004) Some crimes are meticulously planned with a motive. Others are random and completely without answer. On May 7th 2004 a man sat with police and gave absolutely no motive for the brutal, and random murder of a young female.  https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jan/30/in-the-suburbs-chilling-book-investigates-masculinity-in-australia, https://www.dailymail.c...

May 6th: Tim Bosma Killed (2013) You never know what seemingly normal task can turn dangerous. On May 6th 2013 a man got into a vehicle on what he thought was a typical test drive. He had no clue that the men he put himself in the truck with were ready to make him their next victim.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dellen_Millard_and_Mark_Smich, https://www.cbc.ca/news/fifthestate/the-murder-of-tim-...

May 5th: Lian Bin Xie Arrested (Lin Family Murders) (2011) Motive can’t always sway a jury. On May 5th 2011 a man was arrested for the murder of a family. A case in which a jury, despite motive, could not agree on if the man was guilty or not.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lin_family_murders_(Australia), https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/06/robert-xie-had-sexual-motive-for-murdering-lin-...

May 4th: Nicole Louise Pearce Kills (1982) What happens when two potentially dangerous individuals team up? They create a deadly duo hellbent on destruction. On May 4th 1982 a couple acted on their violent fantasies and took the life of one boy and the bright future of another.  https://peoplepill.com/people/nicole-louise-pearce, https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/cop-reveals-creepy-love-lette...

May 3rd: Katie Sepich’ Killer Pleads Guilty (2007) Some crimes, though incredibly tragic, have an unforeseen affect on the future that provides a silver lining. On May 3rd 2007 a young woman’s killer pleaded guilty to the crimes he committed that cost her her life. In the aftermath of his actions, her family fought to pass a law that has, since, saved countless individuals and solved a number of c...

May 2nd: Gregory Clepper Arrested (1996) One dumb mistake can land a killer straight into the custody of police. On May 2nd 1996 a man was arrested after bragging about his crimes to an acquaintance. A man who may, or may not, be one of the most prolific serial killers in Chicago history.  https://murderpedia.org/male. C/c/clepper-gregory.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southside_Strangler_(Chi...

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