Morning Cup of Murder

June 27th: Pervis Tyrone Payne Kills (1987) How do we know that every man and woman behind bars is actually guilty of the crime that placed them in handcuffs. On June 27th 1987 a family was killed and a man arrested. A man who, to this day, fights for exoneration for a crime that he says he did not commit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 26th: Jury Starts Deliberation in Case of Chante Mallard (2003) A night out partying can, sometimes, have unforeseen consequences. On June 26th 2003 a jury began their deliberation in a strange case involving pregaming, drugs, alcohol, and driving under the influence.  https://murderpedia.org/female. M/m/mallard-chante.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Gregory_Glenn_Biggs, https://...

June 25th: The Body of Susan Reinert is Found (1979) While a good mystery can make for an incredibly entertaining story, the unsolved aspect of a crime can drive loved ones crazy. On June 25th 1979 the body of a female was found dead in the trunk of her own car. With her discovery came a movie worthy murder mystery that, to this day, has so many more questions than answers.  https://twistedphilly....

June 24th: Melvin Rees Arrested (1960) You never know what strange piece of evidence will connect one case to another. On June 24th 1960 a man was arrested for 2 seemingly unrelated crimes that were all connected by an abandoned cinder block building.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melvin_Rees, https://murderpedia.org/male. R/r/rees-melvin.htm, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-serial-...

On May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was found fatally shot in a car on a dark North Hollywood street. The prime suspect was her husband, famed actor Robert Blake. But Bonny, a longtime con artist, had plenty of enemies. She left behind a trail of men she’d scammed, and she had a volatile relationship with Christian Brando, the troubled son of movie star Marlon Brando. Not since the O.J. Simpson case...

June 23rd: Charles Rogers Disappeared (1965) Some mysteries are never meant to see a resolution. On June 23rd 1965 a man disappeared and left a gruesome discovery in his wake. A man who, depending on who you believe, was either an abuse victim who finally snapped, or a CIA agent who was part of one of the most controversial assassinations in American history.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...

June 22nd: Niels Hogel Caught (2005) When it comes to Angels of Death, getting a real victim count seems almost impossible. On June 22nd 2005 a man was caught red handed and an investigation into his crimes saw him sentenced to life imprisonment for a number of victims that, in addition to growing constantly, now sits in the triple digits.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niels_H%C3%B6gel, https://w...

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June 20th: Bain Family Murder (1994) Imagine the shock of finding your entire family dead inside your home. Now imagine you are the sole suspect in that murder and spend years trying to argue your innocence. On June 20th 1994 a family in New Zealand was brutally killed in a case that, to this day, divides people in their opinion.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bain_family_murders, https://murderpe...

June 19th: Attorney General Announce David Ortiz’s Murder Mistake (2019) Some mistakes have deadly consequences. On June 19th 2019 the Attorney General announced that a big mistake led to the attempted murder of a beloved baseball player. A mistake that, depending on who you talk to, may or may not be the real story behind the shooting of David Ortiz.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Dav...

June 18th: Eliza Jane Davis Killed (2006) You never know who your real friends are. On June 18th 2006 a young girl was killed by 2 girls who she thought were her friend. Two girls who, to this day, no one really knows how or why they chose to brutally kill a girl they claimed to like.  https://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1670221.htm, https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/my-daughter-is-t...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ June 17th: Butch Pratt Goes Missing (1988) How far would you go to make sure you stay out of trouble? On June 17th 1988 a man went missing and ended up in the clutches of his best friend who, it seemed, would go to great lengths to make sure he didn’t get snitched on.  Join...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ June 16th: Samuel Charles Wright Kills (2002) Some victims are considered more helpless than others. On June 16th 2002 an elderly man and his daughter disappeared after Father’s Day weekend and, in their absence, their money was used all over town by men who, desperate for...

June 15th: Carlton Dotson Sentenced (2005) Trust within a friendship is incredibly important. On June 15th 2005 a man was sentenced for a crime he committed against a friend, and teammate, who trusted him beyond measure.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Patrick_Dennehy, https://murderpedia.org/male. D/d/dotson-carlton.htm, https://www.kcbd.com/story/3480744/dotson-sentenced-in-murder-of-fo...

June 14th: Dee Dee Blanchard Killed (2015) How much love is too much love. On June 14th 2015 a woman who everyone thought was a super mom was killed inside her home by a daughter who was loved, and cared for, far too much. Enough that it became both smothering and extremely dangerous.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard, https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a2688770...

June 13th: Nikita Bergenstrom Born (1965) Some people can’t seem to stay out of trouble. On June 13th 1965 the key player in today's very short story, was born and, though his victim count seems small in comparison to others, he is a man who can’t seem to keep himself out of trouble even when he is sitting behind bars.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikita_Bergenstr%C3%B6m, https://www.tellerrepor...

June 12th: Omar Mir Seddique Mateen Dies (2016) When left with the question of “why”, the old wounds of a devastating crime may never feel fully healed. On June 12th 2016 a man committed mass devastation on an entire community and, because we will never know the “why”, some are left with questions that leave them feeling unsafe and raw with hurt.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Mateen, https:/...

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On May 29th we accidentally uploaded the episode for March 29th. Please enjoy this now bonus episode!  May 29th: Maui Yoga Twin Case (2016) Nothing is as sacred as the bond between sisters. Especially when those sisters are twins. On May 29th 2016 a set of twins, known for their fierce, and sometimes dangerous love for one another, got into a strange accident that saw one of them lose their life....

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ June 10th: Claus von Bulow Acquitted (1985) Some cases are more complicated than others. On June 10th 1985 a man was acquitted of an attempted murder that, in the eyes of many, he is absoluetly guilty of.  Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ June 9th: Joseph Schwab’s First Victim (1987) Some cases fill us with more questions than answers. On June 9th 1987 a man started his killing spree that, to this day, no one can make heads or tails of. A spree that saw 5 dead for reasons that are still a complete mystery. ...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ June 8th: Cindy James’ Body Found (1989)  Some stories are so sensational it’s hard to believe that they are real. On June 8th 1989 the body of a woman was found in the yard of an abandoned building. A woman who spent 7 years telling everyone in her life, and police, about...

June 7th: Maury Travis Arrested (2002) Some will never have to answer for their crimes. On June 7th 2002 a man was arrested after a foolish decision led to his capture. A man who ended up leaving this earth before police could ever figure out the true scope of his crimes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maury_Travis, https://murderpedia.org/male. T/t/travis-maury.htm, https://www.thecrimemag.com/nsf...

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June 5th: Nathan Ybanez Kills (1998) How far are you willing to go in the name of friendship. On June 5th 1998 a boy at the end of his rope did the unthinkable and was helped by the friends who knew and understood his need for action.  https://murderpedia.org/male. Y/y/ybanez-nathan.htm, https://denver.cbslocal.com/2020/03/05/erik-jensen-nathan-ybanez-prison-sentence-jared-polis/, https://talkmurd...