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January 26th: Abdulrahman Ali Sentenced(2018) Embarrassment can turn someone dangerous. On January 26th 2018 a young boy was sentenced for a crime that stemmed from embarrassment in a group chat. One that cost another young boy his life.  https://m.facebook.com/TodayInHorrorHistory/photos/a.1442157599438544/2639035686417390/?type=3, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-42829651,https://www.i...

January 25th: Oscar Ray Bolin's First Victim Killed (1986) Sometimes a court case doesn’t go as everyone predicted. On January 25th 1986 a man took his first victim. A man who, when finally brought to trial, started a long process that, despite the hard evidence against him, took years to finally see an outcome.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Ray_Bolin, https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsa...

January 24th: Susan Wright Turns Self In(2014) When one person in a messy equation is dead, it’s hard to know what is fact and what is fiction. On January 24th 2014 a woman turned herself in for a crime that, if she was to be believed, was an act of self-defense. A hard theory to prove when the other person involved, her own husband, was found buried in her backyard.  ps://abc13.com/susan-wright-m...

January 23rd: Grimes Sisters Bodies Autopsied (1957) It’s devastating to hear stories about a parent losing one of their children. Even more devastating when it is more. On January 23rd 1957 the bodies of two young girls were laid on an autopsy table in a case that, in addition to completely devastating a family, remains unsolved to this day.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Grimes_sis...

Morning Cup of Murder Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ January 22nd: Mark Hopkinson Executed (1992) Sometimes it takes looking a bit deeper to realize how dangerous a person really is. On January 22nd 1992 a man was executed for the crimes that no one had any clue he was committing. Or, to be more accurate, he was having other people...

January 21st: Ilan Halimi Kidnapped (2006) Preconceived notions can be dangerous. On January 21st 2006 a young man, just 23 years old, was kidnapped simply because of the fact that he was Jewish and, as far as this group was concerned, all Jewish people had enough money to pay a hefty ransom. He would end up paying the ultimate consequence because of their preconceived notion and antisemitism.  ht...

January 20th: Dimitrious Gargasoulas Kills (2017) One small difference can change absolutely everything. On January 20th 2017 a man went on a rampage that saw the deaths of 6 complete strangers. A man that, had one small legal change occurred prior to his killing spree rather than in the aftermath, would have left him behind bars and unable to take a human life.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janu...

January 19th: Nehemiah Griego Kills (2013) Family can be one of your greatest sources of joy or your greatest source of pain. On January 19th 2013 a young boy picked up a weapon and massacred 5 members of his family. A crime that, with no motive found, left many to wonder what was going on in the Griego family. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_South_Valley_homicides, https://murderpedia.org/male...

Morning Cup of Murder Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  January 18th: Hwaseong Killer Arrested (1994) Sometimes, a serial killer can be put behind bars for an unrelated crime and, thankfully, be taken off the streets and away from potential victims. On January 18th 1994 a South Korean serial killer was arrested and sat in prison whil...

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/ January 17th: Ofir Rahum Kills (2001) The internet, when not used cautiously, can be a dangerous place. On January 17th 2001 a young boy went off to meet a girl who he had stron...

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/ January 16th: Suspect in Richmond Hill Explosion Pleads Guilty (2015) Selfishness can sometimes turn dangerous. On January 16th 2015 a suspect pleaded guilty in a crime of s...

Morning Cup of Murder Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ January 15th: Miyuki Ishikawa Arrested (1948) Sometimes, when speaking with a killer or hearing their story, they make it seem as though they had the best of intentions when taking a life. This is one of those cases. On January 15th 1948 a woman was arrested for the murder of mor...

January 14th: Power Ranger Murderer Arrested (2016) For those familiar with Hollywood and the tabloids, you may have seen, more times than can be counted, how former child stars fall from grace in one way or another. On January 14th 2016 a young man was arrested for murder and made headlines, not just because of his crime, but for his former acting credentials which included the role as the belove...

Morning Cup of Murder Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ January 13th: Nikki Whitehead Dies (2010) Fights between parent and child are not all that uncommon. Those fights ending in murder, however, is a whole other story. On January 13th 2010 a young mother was brutally killed in a crime that, when the investigation came to a close, sa...

January 12th: Tyree Smith Makes Incriminating Statement (2011)  When someone makes a shocking confession, it’s hard to take them at their word. On January 12th 2011 a man made an incriminating, and gruesome, statement on Facebook that would, in hindsight, open up a window into what, exactly, he was capable of.  https://murderpedia.org/male. S/s/smith-tyree-lincoln.htm, https://www.ctpost.com/local...

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January 11th: John Sheedy Attacked(1891) Sometimes a murder can symbolize something far bigger then anyone could anticipate. On January 11th 1891 a man was attacked in a crime that, in its aftermath, threatened to dismantle Lincoln, Nebraska’s high society.  https://history.nebraska.gov/blog/great-sheedy-murder-trial-1891, https://history.nebraska.gov/tags/john-sheedy, http://www.murderbygaslight....

January 10th: Spider Sabich Born (1945) Fame and fortune don’t always secure you a happy life. On January 10th 1945 one of the most famous skiers to ever hit the slopes was born and, despite his great success, was in an unhappy relationship that, depending on who you believe, may have cost him his life.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_Sabich, https://snowbrains.com/murder-glory-money-fame-sc...

January 9th: Kevin Brown Questioned About Torrey Beach Murders(2014) DNA can’t always solve a case. On January 9th 2014 a man was questioned in regards to a crime that he was connected to via DNA. A connection that may, or may not, have been the slam dunk investigators thought it was.  https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/timeline-the-haunting-torrey-pines-beach-murders-of-barbara-nantais-and-claire-h...

January 8th: Charles Jackson Jr. Arrested (1982) DNA, time and time again, connects dangerous men with the cold cases they thought they got away with. On January 8th 1982 a man was arrested for the murder of one woman. A victim who, though dealt a devastating blow to her life, was far from her killer’s one and only victim.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Jackson_(serial_killer), https://skd...

January 7th: Joe Ball Born (1896) Some stories are stranger than fiction. On January 7th 1896 a man was born who would take on folklore status for crimes that, to this day, we don’t know the real magnitude of.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Ball, texasmonthly.com/articles/two-barmaids-five-alligators-and-the-butcher-of-elmendorf/, https://murderpedia.org/male. B/b/ball-joseph.htm, https://www....

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January 6th: Edgar Ray Killen Indicted (2005) Sometimes it takes a hell of a lot of work, patience, and time to finally get justice for a horrific crime. On January 6th 2005 a man was indicted decades after the crime was committed in a civil rights murder that shocked the citizens of Mississippi.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Ray_Killen, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/12/obituaries/edgar-r...

January 5th: Francine Frost Found (1983) One small change, one tiny event, can completely change the course of an entire investigation. On January 5th 1983 the body of a Jane Doe was found. Her identity would remain a mystery until someone, moving to a new office, decided to pick up the forgotten autopsy file one last time and completely change everything for the family of Francine Frost.  https:/...

January 4th: Kelly Family Died While Being Arrested (1888) When one thinks of a serial killer, they often conjure the image of a lone assailant. On January 4th 1888 a family met their end after being chased by a posse who, calling them a family of murderers, sought justice for the victims of the Kelly family.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kelly_Family_(serial_killers), https://historyofyester...