Morning Cup of Murder

August 14th: Rainey Bethea Dies (1936) Executions, though now a highly debated topic, once took place in front of crowds of thousands. People who came to watch a criminal die as if it was a matinee movie. On August 14th 1936 a man was executed in front of about 20,000 onlookers. 20,000 people who watched his botched execution that, in the end, put a stop to the practice of public executions for go...

August 13th: Marc Dutroux Arrested (1996) There is a seedy underbelly of this world that even the most involved investigations can only just barely uncover. On August 13th 1996 a man was arrested and, with that arrest, came accusations of a history making cover-up that, to this day, has never really been solved. A case that is so involved, this podcast itself can barely scratch the surface.  https...

August 12th: Mark James Robert Essex Born (1949) Mistreatment can create hatred inside even the most unsuspecting human beings. On August 12th 1949 a man was born who, after suffering from mistreatment and seeing injustices in the world, sought to get his revenge upon an entire race and the police officers who defended them.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Essex, https://murderpedia.org/male....

August 11th: Martin Peyerl Born (1983) When information is scarce, motive can be difficult to come by. On August 11th 1983 a young man was born and, though little is known about his life and about what sparked his decisions, he went on to take the lives of 4 people in a massacre that, to this day, many wonder what the motive really was.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Peyerl, https://www.fin...

August 10th: Mark Rogowski Born (1966) What happens when you have everything you ever wanted or dreamed up and it all gets ripped away? On August 10th 1966 a man was born who, at a very young age, was handed all his hopes and dreams. A man who lost it all and, as a result, took the life of a completely innocent young woman who considered him a friend.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Rogowski,...

August 9th: John Felton Parish Kills (1982) When bad things pile up in someone’s life, they may find themselves feeling like there’s little that can be done to right all the wrongs. On August 9th 1982 a man who felt as though the world was on his shoulders walked into his workplace armed and ready to fight. A man who, prior to the shooting, was seen as anything but a cold-blooded killer.  https://...

August 8th: Jeffrey James Weise Born (1988) “Watch out for that weird kid at school”. It’s a common, if not inaccurate, term that many of us have heard at some point during our lives. Especially if you grew up in the age of school shootings. On August 8th 1988 a young boy was born who would grow up to be that weird kid in school. The one who was dealt a pretty bad hand in life and could not help b...

August 7th: Jeannette Depalma Dies (1972) While elements like witchcraft and the occult can make for an interesting story, sometimes the fear of the unknown and the different create an environment that makes a real case difficult to solve. On August 7th 1972 a young girl disappeared and, when found, created a swirl of rumor that greatly affected the course of her entire case.  https://en.wikipedia...

August 6th: Dwight Sagaray Charged (2012) When taking on a new job or position, not many think about the fact that it could somehow end up being the reason for their death. On August 6th 2012 a man was charged for the murder of an governmental official. And, while the information is a bit scarce, the case has some twists and turns that uncovered the seedy underbelly of the Venezualen embassy.  ,ht...

August 5th: Joseph Metheny Dies (2017) One mistake can bring a serial killer straight to their knees and right into handcuffs. On August 5th 2017 a man died in prison serving a sentence for a series of murders that, had he not made one big mistake, may have never been solved.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Metheny, https://murderpedia.org/male. M/m/metheny-joe.htm, https://random-times.com/202...

August 4th: Jeanette Loff Killed (1942) How much can coincidence sway a case? On August 4th 1942 a young film star died inside her home in a case that was eerily similar to one that took place over 20 years before. Their deaths, and their similarities, remain a topic of debate and a mystery that may never be solved.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanette_Loff, https://bizarrela.com/2016/09/jeanet...

August 3rd: Gerard Soules Born (1936) Sometimes a bleeding heart and a need for company can come with a deadly price tag. On August 3rd 1936 a talented and lovely man was born and, later in life, found himself in need of companionship. It was that need, and the want to help someone, that put him into contact with a dangerous man who, depending on what you believe, may or may not have made this man...

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This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ August 1st: Li Xianliang Kills (2010) Alcohol mixed with anger is one hell of a deadly combination. On August 1st 2010 a man filled with liquor and rage got into a constru...

July 31st: Murder of Glen Kopitske (2003) How does one rationalize murder? On July 31st 2003 an unlikely suspect made a bold claim in an attempt to justify the murder of a well loved member of the community. A claim that divided a town’s opinions and left 2 families defending their loved ones.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Glenn_Kopitske, https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/Health/story?id...

July 30th: Theodore Edward Coneys Arrested(1942) Not all kindness is met with gratitude. On July 30th 1942 a man was arrested for the crimes he committed against a couple who treated him with great kindness. A pair who he repaid by taking a life and haunting the house they loved.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Edward_Coneys, https://www.darkhistories.com/the-spider-man-of-denver-theodore-...

July 29th: Jon D. Hall Kills (1994) Sometimes, we don’t find out the true details of a case until the trial takes place. On July 19th 1994 a man killed his estranged wife in a case that remained a bit hazy until his inevitable trial finally took place.  https://murderpedia.org/male. H/h/hall-jon-d.htm, http://orig.jacksonsun.com/fe/coe/awaiting_execution.htm, https://caselaw.findlaw.com/tn-supreme...

July 28th: Bela Kiss Born (1877) One simple act can unlock something inside a person that resets the course of their entire life. On July 28th 1877 a man was born who would go on to create a nice life for himself in a small town in Budapest. A man who, according to the investigators, acted on his jealous rage and unlocked a secret mania that led him to kill 24 people in total.  https://en.wikipedi...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ July 27th: Pedro Alberto Vargas killed by SWAT (2013) When things seem to go wrong at every turn it’s easy to think the world is against you. On July 27th 2013 a man who felt the world crashing down around him broke down and committed one of the worst mass shootings Miami,...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ July 26th: John Floyd Thomas Jr. Born (1936) Finding out someone you knew, and knew well, is a cold blooded killer can be a difficult pill to swallow. On July 26th 1936 a man was born who had almost everyone in his life fooled. Which is probably how he got away with murder...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ July 25th: Alison Parrott Killed (1986) You try your best to prepare children for the awful chance that they come into contact with a dangerous deviant. On July 25th 1986 a young girl fell victim to one of these men. A girl who, prior to her abduction, was taught how to avo...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ July 24th: Murder of Riley Ann Sawyers (2007) It’s fairly common to see a court hand over custody to a child’s mother with many assuming that they will be the best caretaker. On July 24th 2007 a young girl met her end when in the care of a mother who, as far as the courts w...

July 23rd: Daniel Petry Kills (2007) While video games are a fun way to pass the time, sometimes they can bring out the worst in people. On July 23rd 2007 a young boy took the life of a friend over online currency. A murder that was brutal, slow, and so horrific it’s hard to believe it was perpetrated by a 16 year old boy.  https://jamesemirzianwaldementersoftwareonwikia.fandom.com/wiki/Daniel_Pet...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ July 22nd: Lorne Joe Acquin Kills (1977) What makes a person turn against their entire family? On July 22nd 1977 a man took the lives of a woman and 8 children. A man who, though not related by blood, was a beloved family member who they all cared for and loved deeply.  Joi...