Morning Cup of Murder

June 4th: Patrick Okat Odoch Sentenced (2013) Revenge is a very dangerous thing. On June 4th 2013 a man hellbent on revenge was sentenced for killing, not just the people he was angry at, but a handful more in an attempt at getting back at the family who, rightfully so, reported him to the police.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombo_shooting, https://murderpedia.org/male. O/o/okot-patrick.htm, ht...

June 3rd: Hazel Drew Born (1888) Some stories, no matter how devastating, can inspire people in the strangest ways. On June 3rd 1888 a young woman was born who would die just after her 20th birthday. A girl whose unsolved case inspired a cult classic tv show that is beloved in the hearts of many.  https://hazeldrew.com/, https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/hazels-brutal-murder-was-all-but...

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SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ June 1st: Arnold Sodeman Dies (1936) Alcohol can make some people do things they never thought they would ever do. On June 1st 1936 a man was hanged for the crimes he committed against children when under the influence of alcohol.  Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/...

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May 31st: Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier Kill (2014) Sometimes fact is far more terrifying than fiction. On May 31st 2014 a young girl almost lost her life at the hands of 2 friends who planned her murder as a means of proving their worth to a fictional entity that has crept into the nightmares of many.  https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigators-slender-man-case-discuss-chilling-interviews-12/story?...

May 30th: Mick Philpott Charged (2012) How far would you go to get what you want? On May 30th 2012 a man was charged for doing the unspeakable for the sole purpose of getting what he wanted.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_Philpott, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allenton_house_fire, https://murderpedia.org/male. P/p/philpott-michael.htm, https://www.the-sun.com/news/2410758/mick-philpott-pal-f...

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. A crash that, depending on who you believe, may or may not have been an accident. https://www.washingto...

May 28th: Dorothy Jane Scott Last Seen (1980) Unsolved cases leave open wounds in the people who cared the most about the victims. On May 28th 1980 Dorothy Jane Scott was seen for the last time in a case that, to this day, remains unsolved.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ May 27th: Phil Hartman’s Final Day(1998) When a celebrity dies the world mournes along with their friends and family. On May 27th 1998 a famous funny man who voiced some of the most beloved characters spent his final day, his final hours, in a fight with a woman who would e...

SUMMER MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ May 26th: Eliza Grimwood's Body Found (1838) What happens when you live a life of mystery and then, suddenly, find yourself in the center of a crime. On May 26th 1838 the body of a young woman was found. A young woman who kept her acquaintances secret, kept most of her life...

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May 24th: Francisco Garcia Escalero Born (1948) There are some stories we tell where the macabre personality of a killer is not revealed until their crimes come to light or they are much older. On May 24th 1948 a young boy was born who, from the very beginning, showed an obsession with death and with the dead. A boy who, in his 30s, would go on an 8 year killing spree and give in to the voices in...

May 23rd: 2014 Isla Vista Killings(2014) A motive, while interesting to learn, can sometimes be filled with misplaced blame that, in the aftermath of tragedy, does more to upset and confuse the public. On May 23rd 2014 a young man who spent years raising red flags committed a mass killing that saw 6 bodies in his wake. A mass killing that, after reading and hearing his manifesto, left much of the...

May 22nd: Lam Kor-Wan Born (1955) Some places seem overrun with stories of murderer and serial killers. Others don’t seem to have that same dark history. On May 22nd 1955 a man was born who would become 1 of only 2 serial killers to ever operate in Hong Kong, China.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lam_Kor-wan, https://murderpedia.org/male. K/k/kor-wan-lam.htm, https://medium.com/true-crime-addictio...

May 21st: Kip Kinkel Kills (1998) Every kid has a phase where they act out tremendously and parents can be found at their wits end. However, when does that phase become something dangerous, something you need to seek professional help in treating? On May 21st 1998 a boy who had problems for years walked into his school armed to the teeth. A boy who, by this point, had already taken care of the par...

May 20th: Jennings Eight’s First Victim (2005) One would think, with a victim count of 8, that a case of that size would be easier to solve. On May 20th 2005 the first of what would later be 8 females were found dead in Jennings, Louisiana in a case that, to this day, has no resolution.  https://www.katc.com/news/jeff-davis-parish/jennings-8-documentary-highlights-rape-allegations-at-parish-jail,...

May 19th: Gage Park Stabbings Killer Arrested (2016) Desperate times call for desperate measures. It’s a saying you hear time and time again but, hopefully, those desperate measures don’t involve the cold blooded murder of an entire family. On May 19th 2015 two people were arrested for the murder of a Chicago family. Two killers who, according to their own confession, were desperate for some money...

May 18th: Herb Coddington Arrested (1987) Some people look for signs in the strangest places. On May 18th 1987 a man was arrested who committed heinous crimes because he felt that God was directly communicating with him. And, in that communication, told him that he needed to kidnap, rape, and kill young girls and anyone who got in his way. One of which never got to see life in her teens, let alone...

May 17th: Eriksson Twin Bus Incident (2008) Some true crime mysteries offer some far-fetched and out of this world theories. On May 17th 2008 two women, twins, became front page news in a story that, to this day, lacks enough explanation for many to feel as though it is closed. A case that, though a mystery, comes with theories that become almost as interesting as the case itself.  https://en.wiki...

May 16th: Ethel Geller Dies (1930) The stress of motherhood, life, and finances can sometimes feel like it’s too much to bear. On May 16th 1930 a woman who used a rifle to try and correct these stressors died while awaiting criminal charges. A woman who, prior to trying to take her own life, took the lives of her many children.  https://amok.fandom.com/wiki/Ethel_Geller, https://www.nytimes.com/19...

May 15th: East Middlebury Murders (1935) Cold cases can be extremely frustrating to hear about. And, as we can imagine, it’s even more frustrating for the investigators involved in the cases themselves. On May 15th 1935 three bodies were found in Vermont that, to this day, don’t have an identity. A frustrating fact for the investigators, and the detectives who took over after them, who have been w...

May 14th: Campo Elias Delgado Born (1934) When a killer dies before their arrest, they take with them a chance to understand their motive for their crimes. Motives that, while in no way excuse an act, give an insight that some can find comforting. On May 14th 1934 a man was born who would go on to begin a bloodbath that, in the end, we have no idea why he decided to commit.  https://en.wikipedia.o...

May 13th: Jim Jones Born (1931) There are some names that everyone knows. A name that can send a chill down your spine despite your level of interest, or disinterest, in true crime. On May 13th 1931 a dangerous man was born and would end up taking a group of people, a group who believed him with their whole hearts, and tested their loyalty with a deadly show of power.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Our New Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ May 12th: Kayla Rolland Born (1993) It has become a sad fact that, in the world we currently live in, nowhere seems totally safe. Especially not the schools we send our children to. On May 12th 1993 a young girl was born who would only be given 6 years on this planet before having her life cut tragically short by an incredibly young classmate who se...