Morning Cup of Murder

Morning Cup of Murder Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  March 14th: Starved Rock State Park Murder Kills (1960) Some cases will always seem to have more questions than answers. On March 14th 1960 a group of friends went out for a hike and never came back. Their bizarre case is one that is still talked about today and has very little...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   Morning Cup of Murder Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  March 13th: Anthony Garcia's First Victim (2008) Sometimes a grudge can be absolutely deadly. On March 13th 2008 two people lost their lives only to have the case run cold for...

March 12th: Anni Dewani Born (1982) The honeymoon stage is supposed to be a blissful time of love and connection. On March 12th 1982 a young woman was born who, right in the middle of that honeymoon stage, was caught up in a deadly ordeal that would cost her her life. A crime which, to this day, seems to have more questions than answers.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Anni_Dewani, https:...

March 11th: Tim Kretschmer Kills (The Winnenden Shooting)(2009) School shootings are, unfortunately, not something that just happens in the US. On March 11th 2009 a school shooting took place in Germany that took the lives of 16 individuals and saw the end of the shooter’s life. A school shooting that, in the aftermath, saw legislative change that would, hopefully, prevent this from happening agai...

March 10th: Dr. Herman Tarnower Dies (1980) Jealousy can turn even the most well-mannered person into something deadly. On March 10th 1980 a woman forced into a love triangle went to her boyfriend’s home carrying a gun. What happened next was either an accident or a cold blooded murder.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_Tarnower, https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/29/nyregion/jean-s-harris-killer...

March 9th: Jimmy Lee Smith and Gregory Powell kill (1963) Two is not always better than one. On March 9th 1963 two officers pulled over a vehicle that, unbeknownst to them, contained two very dangerous offenders. Offenders who, after that night, would forever be known as the Onion Field Killers.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Lee_Smith, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Powell_(murderer)...

March 8th: Henry Louis Wallace’s First Victim (1990) Sometimes a connection to a crime seems so blatant but, for one reason or another, the police don’t seem to see it. On March 8th 1990 a man took the life of a woman he knew and would go on to do that over and over again while, somehow, remaining off the police radar.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Louis_Wallace, https://murderpedia.org/mal...

March 7th: Todd Kohlhepp Born (1971) Some people can put up a mask that makes it impossible to see the real them. On March 7th 1971 a man was born who would go on to commit a series of heinous crimes all while wearing the mask of a successful businessman. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Kohlhepp, https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/todd-kohlhepp/, https://allthatsinterestin...

March 6th: Smuttynose Island Murders (1873) Kindness should never be the death of you. On March 6th 1873 a horrific crime took place at the hands of a man who, despite the kindness they extended to him, wanted more from the family who spent years caring for him.  https://newengland.com/today/travel/new-hampshire/portsmouth/smuttynose-murders/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smuttynose_Island, http:...

March 5th: Theresa Katherine Foster Born (1930) While press coverage can be invaluable, especially for shows like this, reporters and how they choose to write a story can greatly affect an entire case. On March 5th 1930 a young woman was born who would become the center of a vicious media storm. One that, in the eyes of many, was the reason an innocent man was sent to prison for her murder.  https...

March 4th: Woflgang Abel and Marco Furlan Arrested (1984) Oftentimes, when we tell stories on this podcast, we talk about the less than ideal childhood of our suspect. This, however, isn’t always the case. On March 4th 1984 two men from relatively prominent backgrounds were arrested for politically motivated crimes that cost 28 individuals their lives.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Abel_...

March 3rd: Marcel Redureau Found Guilty (1914) We never know what may make a person snap. On March 3rd 1914 a young boy was found guilty of a crime that, he claimed, he committed when an off comment about his work made him snap and kill almost an entire family.  https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affaire_Marcel_Redureau, https://insidemarcelredureau.wordpress.com/, https://www.retronews.fr/justice/echo...

March 2nd: Charles the Good Killed (1127) Some stories, no matter how important, can get lost in the sands of time. Today’s story is one of those forgotten tales. On March 2nd 1127 a man known for his kindness was brutally killed by a family who felt slighted. His death, though long long ago, set off a ripple effect that changed and altered the power structure of European politics.  https://en.wik...

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March 1st: Georgi Markov Born (1929) When someone speaks out against a dangerous group they put their life on the line. On March 1st 1929 a man who spoke freely about the Communist regime in Bulgaria was met with a mysterious end. And, though there is a good idea about who exactly wanted him dead, no one has been charged and his case remains a cold one.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgi_Markov...

February 28th: Sandra Bridewell Sentenced (2008) Money, I think we can all agree, can make some people do crazy things. On February 28th 2008 a woman later called a Black Widow would receive her sentence after leaving behind a string of victims and raking in hundreds of thousands of dollars.  https://murderpedia.org/female. B/b/bridewell-sandra.htm, https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/black-widow-...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   February 27th: M. Jaishankar Dies (2018) There is a collective sigh of relief when a dangerous killer is caught and sent to jail. But, what happens when that person escapes? On February 27th 2018 a man died while behind bars after 2 successful escapes that allowed for more victims.  https://en.wi...

February 26th: George Joseph Cvek Executed (1942) Cleverness can get someone incredibly far in life. It can also be used for evil. On February 26th 1942 a very clever young man was executed for murdering a newlywed. And, though she was the only one of his victims to lose her life, at least as far as the investigation tells, she was far from his only victim.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Jo...

February 25th: Imette St. Guillen Killed (2006) When going out at night, many people take the necessary precautions to make sure they can be as safe as possible. This, however, doesn’t always assure your safety. On February 25th 2006 a young woman lost her life at the hands of a man who, most would assume, was there to make sure she was safe.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Imette_St._Gui...

February 24th: Tyrone Mitchell Dies (1984) Grieving can come in all shapes and sizes. No two people grieve alike so it’s hard to know what is, and what is not, an appropriate way to act after a loved one is taken away. On February 24th 1984 a man began a rampage that ended with his own life. A man who, many speculate, began a shooting spree while grieving the loss of his family. https://en.wikiped...

February 23rd: Little Jane Doe in St. Louis Killed (1983) Tales involving a John or Jane Doe always seem to have an added layer of sadness to their case. Something about the fact that they are buried without any identity makes their stories just a little bit harder to stomach. Today’s story is one of those cases. On February 23rd 1983 a Jane Doe in St. Louis was killed and, even to this day, no on...

Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. But she never made it, Sheree vanished. When her car mysteriously surfaced weeks later, hundreds of miles away in Las Vegas, no one could say how it got there. When a young mother disappears under unexplained circumst...

February 22nd: Petr Zelenka Sentenced (2003) Hospitals are a place filled with death. On February 22nd 2003 a man was sentenced after taking advantage of that fact and hoping it covered up his many crimes. He appeared to be successful for quite some time and would, in the end, take the life of at least 7 individuals.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petr_Zelenka_(serial_killer), https://murderpedia....

February 21st: Greenough Family Massacre (1993) There’s something dangerous about a man who has been turned down. On February 21st 1993 a lover scorned got a little too intoxicated and went to confront the woman who turned him down. A woman whose life would be taken away along with the rest of her family in a crime that was later dubbed one of the worst in Western Australian history.  https://en.w...

February 20th: Peter Scully Arrested(2015) Crimes against children are absolutely heinous. Today’s story is no exception. On February 20th 2015 a horrible man was finally arrested after creating a disgustingly lucrative business making violent child pornography and selling it on the dark web.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Scully, https://allthatsinteresting.com/peter-scully, https://9now.ni...