Morning Cup of Murder

April 6th: Allan Schoenborn's Children Found Dead (2008) Crimes committed against children are especially horrid. Especially when the killer is their own parent. On April 6th 2008 the bodies of three young children were found by their mother and their killer, their own father, was nowhere to be found.  https://globalnews.ca/news/8677476/schoenborn-overnight-leave-approved/, https://www.cbc.ca/news...

April 5th: Clementine Barnabet Confesses (1912) In the early 20th century something strange was happening in the United States. Ax murders, ones like those of the Servant Girl Annihilator and the Axeman of New Orleans, were taking place all in the same pockets of the country and with little to no information pointing to a killer’s identity. On April 5th 1912 a young woman confessed to her involvem...

April 4th: Judy Buenoano Born (1943) Fighting to make ends meet is an admirable quality. At least, if you do it correctly. On April 4th 1943 a woman was born who would commit deadly crimes all for the sake of lining her pockets.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Buenoano, https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/black-widow, https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/judy-buenoano/, https://m...

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April 3rd: Jiverly Antares Wong Kills (2009) When someone seems to be spiraling in life, it's hard to make heads or tails of their actions. On April 3rd 2009 a man who seemed lost in the world grabbed some weapons and headed to a building he was very familiar with. A man who took the lives of 13 individuals in a crime that makes it difficult to understand, or make sense, of his motive.  https://en...

April 2nd: Sheila LaBarre Arrested (2006) There are certain people living on this planet that the world would be better without. That doesn’t mean we take it upon ourselves to get rid of them. On April 2nd 2006 a woman was arrested. A woman who, if you believed her story, was trying to take it upon herself to rid the world of pedophiles and perverts. A job she took very, very seriously.  https://e...

April 1st: Oklahoma City Butcher (1976) When a killer makes bold choices they are often coupled with small mistakes that land them in the custody of police. Unfortunately this is not always the case. On April 1st 1976 a killer took their first victim in a gruesome and increasingly public manner. Despite these bold choices, this killer remains a mystery even today.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ok...

March 31st: Malahide Massacre (1926) Sometimes circumstantial evidence is enough to convict someone of a horrific crime. On March 31st 1926 an entire family was found dead and, in the aftermath, a man was convicted of their murder with nothing more than circumstantial evidence and a pair of pants.  https://www.irishtimes.com/news/offbeat/the-malahide-mystery-a-family-massacred-and-burned-at-home-1...

March 30th: Joseph Nerone Kills (2012) Untreated mental illness can be incredibly dangerous. On March 30th 2012 a man who stopped taking his medication became a danger, not just to himself, but to the woman who loved him most. A man who believed he was being instructed by a spiritual being to take her life.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/chi-elaine-joseph-nerone-stabbing-chicago-cri...

March 29th: John Etter Clark Born (1915) Some stories have a wealth of information, evidence, and motive. Others can leave you wondering where it all went wrong. On March 29th 1915 a man was born who, despite committing one of the worst mass murders in Alberta history, is at the center of a case that lacks details. More importantly, it lacks motivation.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Etter_Cl...

March 28th: Alfred Shkurti Convicted (2011) Revenge can come in all shapes and sizes. From simple, small, and harmless to large, dangerous, and deadly. On March 28th 2011 a man was convicted for the crimes he committed as the leader of a criminal syndicate. A dangerous group formed for the purpose of revenge.  https://balkaninsight.com/2011/03/28/life-in-prison-for-albanian-gangster/, https://balk...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   March 27th: Richard Durn Kills (2002) Even with explanation, some crimes can feel completely senseless. Especially when that crime takes a human life. On March 27th 2002 a man began a mass shooting and, though he gave an explanation for his crimes, it did not make it feel any less senseless.  htt...

March 26th: Lindsay Ann Hawker Reported Missing (2007) You never imagine that a chance encounter with a stranger could alter the course of your entire life. Maybe even for the worst. On March 26th 2007 a young woman was reported missing after a chance encounter with a young man left her completely at his mercy.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Lindsay_Hawker, https://www.theguardian.com/uk...

March 25th: Stephen Michael West Sentenced (1987) One small decision can completely alter the course of your entire life. On March 25th 1987 a man was sentenced for a crime he and an accomplice committed when one woman decided to open her door and let in two men who said they needed help. A decision that would cost her, and her daughter, their lives.  https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2019/08/...

March 24th: Cindy Joy Elias Killed (1977) Some crimes are doomed to remain unsolved. On March 24th 1977 a young girl tragically lost her life and the man many believe is responsible can never be charged with her murder.  https://dailyplanetdc.com/2021/01/19/minnesota-cold-cases-cindy-joy-elias/, https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/investigators-seek-new-tips-in-1977-cold-case-killing-of-19-y...

March 23rd: Molly Young Last Seen (2012) He said, she said, rumors, and speculation can sometimes make a case difficult to cover. On March 23rd 2012 a young woman was seen alive for the last time. Her death, and the ensuing case, has so much swirling around it that it is difficult to know what is fact, what is rumor, and what is biased opinion.  https://thesouthern.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/...

March 22nd: Matthew Winkler Killed (2006) How much is too much before someone snaps? On March 22nd 2006 a man lost his life to a woman who, in her own words, snapped. A confession that has many opinions divided.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Winkler, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Winkler_(minister), https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/wife-of-slain-minister-released-from-jail...

March 21st: Keli Lane Born (1975) The way the world perceives a suspect can completely alter the course of an entire case. On March 21st 1975 a woman was born who would be placed on trial for murder. A case that, at its very core, revolved completely around the police, and the public’s, perception of this woman. A woman who may, or may not be completely innocent.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kel...

March 20th: Manuel Octavio Bermudez Sentenced (2004) It seems baffling when you hear a killer’s victim count in the double digits. It's even more baffling when you learn that they weren’t supposed to be free to commit these crimes to begin with. On March 20th 2004 a man was finally sentenced for a horrifically high victim count. Crimes he committed when he was supposed to be behind bars but manage...

Morning Cup of Murder Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  March 19th: Sirhan Sirhan Born (1944) Some crimes leave a lasting mark on our history. On March 19th 1944 a man was born who would go on to kill another member of the Kennedy family. A man who, with conspiracy swirling around, may or may not have acted alone in his assassination...

March 18th: Harry F. Powers Executed (1932) The pursuit of love can sometimes place people in the direct path of someone dangerous. On March 18th 1932 a man was sent to the gallows for a prolific career as a Bluebeard. A man who, though found guilty for the murder of 6, may have as many as 50 unknown victims.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Powers, https://murderpedia.org/male. P/p/powers-har...

March 17th: Jack Mogale Sentenced (2011) Some will never admit fault no matter how much evidence there is against them. On March 17th 2011 a man was sentenced for his many, many crimes. Crimes in which, according to him, he was conspired against by police.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Mogale, https://forensicyard.com/the-disturbing-case-study-of-jack-mogale-west-end-serial-killer/, https://...

Morning Cup of Murder Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  March 16th: The Last of the Oakland County Child Murders (1977) When a crime is committed against a child, the desperation to solve the case seems to grow stronger. On March 16th 1977 the last of what would be 4 confirmed victims disappeared in a case that, despite the drive and...

Morning Cup of Murder Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  March 15th: Christchurch Mosque Shootings (2019) Though terrorist attacks seem to have a clear motive, it does nothing to make the killings any less senseless. On March 15th 2019 one man took  his radicalized views and cost 51 individuals their lives. Men, women, and children wh...

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