Morning Cup of Murder

March 10th: Sara Kruzan Kills (1994) Desperate times call for desperate measures. On March 10th 1994 a young girl made a deadly decision out of desperation. And fought like hell to prove her actions were justified. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Kruzan#Killing_and_arrest, https://www.usfca.edu/thacher-gallery/a-matter-of-liberation/sara-j-kruzan, https://www.worldwithoutexploitation.org/bios/s...

March 9th: Dale Helmig Convicted (1996) Sometimes the people closest to the case, by proximity, become suspects. On March 9th 1996 a man was convicted for the murder of a very close loved one. A crime he said he didn’t commit. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3833, https://krcgtv.com/news/local/dale-helmig-sues-over-wrongful-murder-conviction, https://www....

March 8th: Amberly Mendoza’s Last Day Alive (1996) We assume we are safe inside our homes. Especially as children. Our homes, and our bedrooms, should feel like the safest places on earth. On March 8th 1996 a young girl went to bed inside her room and lost her life in the place where she should have felt safe.  *Suggested by Danniella Awde https://www.amberlysplace.com/amberlys-story.html, https:/...

March 7th: Tracey Harris Goes Missing (1990) When a wife goes missing, the attention almost always turns to the husband. On March 7th 1990 a woman disappeared from her home. A case that, like so many others, immediately turned to the loving woman’s husband as the primary focus. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tracey-carl-harris-murder-case-48-hours/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tracey-harris-murder-...

March 6th: Cotton Thompson Kills (1963) Be careful who you choose to work with. Who you choose to include in your plans. On March 6th 1963 a woman was brutally killed inside her home. A murder that turned out to be a planned hit and would fall apart because not everyone involved could be trusted to keep their mouth shut. https://www.mnopedia.org/event/murder-carol-thompson, https://www.twincities....

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March 4th: Joey Labute Goes Out with Friends (2016) One night out shouldn’t  place you in danger. On March 4th 2016 a man who normally preferred a night at home decided to change things up and go out with friends. A decision that ended up costing him his life. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/unsolved-ohio/unsolved-ohio-father-pushes-for-answers-eight-years-after-sons-suspicious-death/, https://www.cinc...

March 3rd: Millie and Trevor Horn, and Janice Saunders Killed (1993) Some say that money is the root of all evil. And, when you hear stories like the one for today, it’s hard to argue against that statement. On March 3rd 1993 three individuals were killed. Three lives taken for no other reason than greed and a financial payout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Horn, https://www.washingtonpos...

March 2nd: Kate Webster Kills (1879) A disagreement with an employer is nothing new. How one handles it, though, is entirely unique. On March 2nd 1879 a woman and her employer reached a boiling point. And only one walked away with their life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Julia_Martha_Thomas, https://historianandrew.medium.com/why-kate-websters-murder-of-julia-martha-thomas-captivated-lo...

March 1st: Danny Lewis Hansford Born (1960) There are some cases that become part of the tapestry of a city. On March 1st 1960 a man was born who would become the victim of an infamous story. One that has become part of every ghost tour and true crime story time when you visit Savannah, Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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February 26th: Trayvon Martin Killed (George Zimmerman)(2012) Racial profiling can be deadly. On February 26th 2012 a young boy was killed inside a gated community. Shot dead in what one side claims was self defense and the other said was racial profiling at its most dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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February 24th: Madison Harris Killed (2020) How far are some people willing to go for a simple robbery? On February 24th 2020 a young girl lost her life. The supposed motive? A robbery gone horribly wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23rd: Vince Muscat Sentenced (2021) Speaking out against corruption is a valiant and brave thing. It’s also something that can be incredibly dangerous. On February 23rd 2021 a man was sentenced for the role he played in the assassination of a brave and outspoken woman. One who spoke out against the corruption happening in Malta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

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February 21st: Vickie Deblieux Attacked (1994) What seems like a helping hand isn’t always a safe bet. On February 21st 1994 a woman trusted a group of teenagers. A deadly decision that unknowingly ended up costing her her life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Vickie_Deblieux, https://alabamareflector.com/2024/11/21/alabama-executes-carey-dale-grayson-for-1994-murder-of-vickie-deblieux/, h...

February 20th: Short Family Home Burns Down (2019) Motive plays a huge role in solving a case. On February 20th 2019 one last mysterious event took place in an already complicated case. One where motive remains elusive and, because of that, the case remains difficult to solve. https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/southside-virginia-news/after-20-years-are-we-any-closer-to-answers-in-short-family...

February 19th: Jennifer Odom Disappeared (1993) The short distance from a bus stop to home doesn’t seem far enough to be dangerous. Yet, we hear horror stories time and time again that tell us otherwise. On February 19th 1993 a young girl disappeared on the short 200 yard walk from where her bus dropped her off to home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 18th: Michael Reese Killed (Cindy Reese) (2015) Things aren’t always as they seem upon first glance. On February 18th 2015 a man was killed in what appeared to be a robbery gone wrong. It all seemed so simple until the investigation took a turn and things got a little more complicated. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2020/10/cindy-reese-morris-alabama-woman-convicted-in-husbands-killin...

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February 16th: Henry Tenon Kills Jared Bridegan (2022) One choice can alter your life forever. On February 16th 2022 a man made the simple decision to exit his car and do the right thing. A move that unknowingly placed his life in danger. A trap that was set up just for him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Jared_Bridegan, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/26/henry-teno...

February 15th: Jeffrey Mailhot Attacks Teese Morris (2004) Sometimes the most unlikely neighbor is the one you need to watch out for the most. On February 15th 2004 a man attacked a woman who helped alter the course of his entire life. A survivor who, along with another, helped place him behind bars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Mailhot, https://www.oxygen.com/twisted-killers/crime-news/r...

February 14th: Cory Lovelace Found Dead (2006) Some deaths remain a mystery. On February 14th 2006 a woman was killed in a case where her death, and what caused it, remains a mystery.  https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/cory-and-curtis-lovelace-murder-case-death-on-valentines-day/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cory-lovelace-curtis-lovelace-case-a-dramatic-death-in-a-small-town/, https://people.com/c...