Morning Cup of Murder

July 21st: Friedrich Leibacher Born (1944) Some people feel like the world is against them. On July 21st 1944 a man was born who would, as an adult, believe that the world, more specifically the Swiss government, was against him. A man who collected his grievances and, all at once, took them out on a building full of people he felt were out to get him.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Leib...

July 20th: Peggy Lynn Johnson Dies (1999) Finding the identity of a Jane Doe can be incredibly exciting. On July 20th 1999 a young woman was killed and, though her identity remained a mystery for decades, with her name came the name of the woman who killed her. Thus solving her case once and for all.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Peggy_Johnson, https://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-...

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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/ July 18th: Georgia Tann Born (1891) When someone does something potentially good but has horrible intentions, it's hard to see the silver lining. On July 18th 1891 a woman...

July 17th: Dustin Lee Honken Executed (2020) The price of doing what is right can sometimes be a steep one. On July 17th 2020 a man was executed for killing the witnesses who were set to testify against him.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_Iowa_murders, https://murderpedia.org/male. H/h/honken-dustin-lee.htm, https://theappeal.org/u-s-executes-dustin-lee-honken-the-third-federal-execution-in-a...

July 16th: 2015 Chattanooga Shootings (2015) Motives are not always clear. On July 16th 2015 a man started a shooting spree that, even in diving into his life, seemed to have no motive, rhyme or reason.  ttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Chattanooga_shootings, https://www.cnn.com/2015/07/16/us/tennessee-naval-reserve-shooting, https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2015/09/26/chat...

July 15th: Donald Mackay Abducted/Killed? (1977) Sometimes doing the right thing can get you into a lot of trouble. On July 15th 1977 a man disappeared after taking down a large group of so called mobsters and putting a major dent into their lucrative drug trade. An action that he, more than likely, paid for with his life.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Mackay_(anti-drugs_campaigner), https...

July 14th: Mohamed Sailmene Lahouaij-Bouhlel Kills (2016) When the person responsible for a crime is killed before they are taken into custody, it’s impossible to get the full story, or full scope, of their crime. On July 14th 2016 a man took the lives of 86 people and was killed by police before he could be taken into custody. Because of this, we are left with far more questions than answers and...

July 13th: Genene Jones Born (1950) None are more innocent than children and babies. On July 13th 1950 a woman was born who would take the lives of the world’s most innocent victims. A woman who is said to have inspired a deadly character in Stephen King’s wicked universe.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genene_Jones, https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2020/01/16/watch-killer-nurse-genene-jones-makes-...

July 12th: Christian Dornier Kills (1989) Some stew in their problems long enough to become a ticking time bomb. On July 12th 1989 a man began a rampage who, from an outsider’s perspective, showed red flags for a number of years. A man who absolutely needed help but, instead, was allowed to fester in his misery until it became far too much to bear.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Dornier,...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ July 11th: Murder of Leiby Kletzky (2011) As a parent, you're in a constant battle between letting your child assert their independence, and wanting to keep them as safe as possible. On July 11th 2011 a young boy disappeared on his first, and only, walk through his safe nei...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ July 10th: Bevan Spencer Von Einem Kills (1983) Solving one case can sometimes open a door and help to solve many. On July 10th 1983 a young boy lost his life and, in prosecuting the man responsible, police in Adelaide got a good idea of who committed a handful of other ter...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ July 9th: John Norman Collins’ First Victim (1967) Sometimes, police are so close to their suspect that they don’t even know it. A near miss that, when looked at with hindsight, becomes frustrating and hard to swallow. On July 9th 1967 a man took his first victim in what wo...

July 8th: Douglas P. Williams Kills (2003) Sometimes the red flags are hard to see and other times they are so glaring they are impossible to ignore. On July 8th 2003 a man opened fire on his workplace and, in the aftermath of his attacks, the red flags he waved were made public and in the opinions of most, seemed far too bright to be ignored.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_shootin...

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SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ July 6th: Richard Baldwin Killed(1982) Sometimes a simple murder investigation can uncover something strange and unusual. On July 6th 1982 a man was killed and, in investigating the men who commited the crime, police uncovered a strange motive worthy of a fantasy novel.  Jo...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ July 5th: Peter Lundin Arrested (2000) While rehabilitation is a real possibility, not all criminals are willing to take those steps to reform. On July 5th 2000 a man was arrested for the murder of a family. A man who had already served time for the murder of his own mother...

Everyone, we are so sorry about the recent technical difficulties. We are working to make sure that they are resolved moving forward! Thank you for listening! This episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup July 4th: Rainbow Maniac’s First Victim (2001) Hatred has the power to consume. On July 4th 2001 an unknown killer began a series of attacks...

July 3rd: Mr. Cruel’s Last Confirmed Victim (1990) Notoriety doesn’t necessarily have a correlation between amounts of information. On July 3rd the last of Mr. Cruel’s victims were attacked in a case that almost everyone knows about despite the fact that there is very little information in the notorious case.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Cruel, https://www.gq.com.au/entertainment/film-tv/the-...

July 2nd: Kidnapping and Murder of Mohammed Abu Khdeir (2014) Some cases have an aftermath that no one could have predicted. On July 2nd 2014 a young boy was abducted and killed in the middle of tensions between 2 factions of people. Tensions that seemed to completely bubble over in the aftermath of his murder.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_and_murder_of_Mohammed_Abu_Khdeir, https://ww...

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July 1st: Atlanta Ripper Kills Lena Sharpe(1911) Death is always devastating but, when you come from a close-knit community, that death can sometimes rock the lives of more than just the family of the victim. On July 1st 1911 a man killed 1 of what would be many women in a community that was in the middle of exponential growth, deep closeness, and positive change.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At...

June 30th: Luke Mitchell Kills (2003) How concrete can circumstantial evidence really be? Is it enough to sentence someone to life behind bars? On June 30th 2003 a teenage girl was found dead and, in the wake of her tragic murder, a boy who she loved was put to trial based solely on circumstantial evidence. Evidence that could place him behind bars for the rest of his life.  https://en.wikipedia.o...

June 29th: Bob Crane Killed (1978) Things are not always as they seem. On June 29th 1978 a beloved TV icon was killed inside his apartment and, with his death, came the flood of truth about his life behind closed doors. A life that may have deeply cost him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 28th: Gary DeVore Disappeared(1997) Can one man’s death unravel decades worth of government conspiracies? On June 28th 1997 a man disappeared and was found dead a year later. A Hollywood screenwriter who may have been ready to blow the lid off a government conspiracy in a script that, to this day, has never been found.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices