Morning Cup of Murder

March 26th: Heaven’s Gate (1997) Having a strong  belief system, for some, can help bring peace to a person’s life. But, sometimes, having a strong belief system can place you in a state of vulnerability that can easily turn dangerous. On March 26th 1997 the bodies of 39 people were found in a rituatlistic suicide that saw vulnerable people, people who believed their leader with all their hearts,...

March 25th: Judy Kirby Kills(2000) It’s impossible to understand the depths of depression. The way it makes someone feel and the way it makes them act. On March 25th 2000 a woman suffering from depression made a decision that cost 7 people their lives. At least, that’s what the prosecution says. If the defense is to be believed, her actions were at the hands of an undiagnosed illness that had yet...

March 24th: Gary Wayne Sutton Born (1969) When you add alcohol to the bodies of some people it can create a violence that no one should ever have to see. On March 24th 1969 a man was born who, after a night of drinking, would make some decisions that would cost, not only 1 person their life, but the life of a second who just wanted to find her missing brother.  https://murderpedia.org/male. S/s/su...

March 23rd: Footpath Murderer Born (1960) Sometimes a simple mistake can lead to something incredible. On March 23rd 1960 a dangerous man was born who, had it not been for a simple mistake by some brilliant scientists, may just have gotten away with the brutal murder of two 15 year old girls.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Pitchfork, https://forensicfiles.fandom.com/wiki/The_Footpath_Murders...

March 22nd: Charles Morgan Disappears (1977) Sometimes, the most mild-mannered men can be hiding big secrets. On March 22nd 1977 a family man mysteriously disappeared and began a story that, to this day, is one of America’s most intriguing unsolved mysteries.  https://sites.psu.edu/gfergusonpassionblog/2020/03/19/charles-morgan-and-green-eyes/, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Mor...

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Check out: Seven Deadly Sinners Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6AJ4dxdz07jwfKONMX1CIs March 21st: Joe Palczynski Dies (2000) Breakups can be incredibly hard. The emotions, the heartbreak, and the missing can be too much for some to bear. When you add a partner who is abusive, those hardships can escalate into something more dangerous. On March 21st 2000 a man was shot to death after a reign...

March 20th: Aum Shinrikyo Kills (1995) Cults can be fascinating, completely complex, and, in some cases, incredibly dangerous. On March 20th 1995 an attack took place in Japan that would take a long feared cult and throw them into the media spotlight. Highlighting, once and for all, the dangerous reach of their power and the crimes that they committed in the name of their religion.  https://en.wik...

March 19th: Joan Robinson Hill Dies (1969) Not all marriages are built to last. Some begin to crumble and a  couple must decide whether to fight to fix it, or to let the whole thing blow away. On March 19th 1969 a woman lost her short and harrowing battle with an unknown illness. A woman in the middle of a desperate fight to keep her marriage going with a man who seemed to want the whole thing to...

March 18th: Bruno Ludke Apprehended (1943) Time can alter a story, or a criminal case, and change into something much different. On March 18th 1943 a man was arrested for a singular murder but confessed to many, many more. A case that, when looked at with modern eyes, is anything but straight forward. In fact, if those modern eyes are right, then the man is innocent and more then 51 cases remain u...

March 17th: Eastburn Family's killer Court Martialed (Timothy Hennis) (2010) Sometimes it takes years to officially solve a case. Even if the answer seems simple and straightforward. On March 17th 2010 a man was court martialed for a crime he committed against a family almost 25 years prior. A crime that seemed pretty cut and dry when it first came to light.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastburn...

March 16th: John Travers’ Trial Begins (1987) Two lives, vastly different in almost every way possible, can sometimes mix and have deadly consequences. On March 16th 1987 a trial began involving one man, and his 4 friends, who had lives that were completely different then the life of the woman who they, on a whim, decided to brutally rape and murder.  https://murderpedia.org/male. T/t/travers-john...

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This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com March 14th: Kristen Gilbert Convicted (2001) If true crime has taught me anything, it’s that not all medical professionals are out there to make sure they provide the best care possible. On March 14th 2001 a woman was convicted for the crimes she co...

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com March 13th: Dunblane School Massacre (1996) There are many of us, myself included, who want nothing more than to hear the contrived motive of a dangerous person. The reason a seemingly normal person picks up a weapon and takes a life. On March 13th 1996 a man walked into a school and took the lives of over a dozen young children. A man who, by his...

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com March 12th: Christine Falling Born (1963) As a parent, finding someone you trust to watch your children can be a daunting task. On March 12th 1963 a young girl was born who would make a name for herself as a good babysitter. A girl who, after a number of the children in her care lost their lives, was seen as someone with incredibly bad luck. That w...

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com March 11th: Marilyn McIntyre Killed (1980) One thing can change and, in an instant, a once blurry picture can become crystal clear. On March 11th 1980 a woman was killed inside of her Wisconsin home in a murder that left behind a blurry photo of who was responsible. It would take years, and one small phone call, for that picture to become sharper a...

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com March 10th: Daniel Morgan Killed (1987) Corruption can be hiding anywhere. On March 10th 1987 a man was killed and, in the aftermath of his murder, a wide net of corruption was unmasked and laid bare for the public to see. Despite this, his murder remains unsolved and no one has ever seen prosecution for the crime.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.b...

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com March 9th: Erwin Mikolajczyk Kills (1994) Some people cannot handle the consequences of their actions. On March 9th 1994 a man who received a simple fine for the assault of his girlfriend had his appeal denied. A fact that, for one reason or another, set him off on a deadly rampage that would see the loss of 7 lives and the injury of 8 more.  MERCH...

March 9th: Erwin Mikolajczyk Kills (1994) Some people cannot handle the consequences of their actions. On March 9th 1994 a man who received a simple fine for the assault of his girlfriend had his appeal denied. A fact that, for one reason or another, set him off on a deadly rampage that would see the loss of 7 lives and the injury of 8 more.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euskirchen_court_shooting...

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March 7th: Claude Vivier Killed (1983) Sometimes genius is snuffed out before reaching its true potential. On March 7th 1983 a young, brilliant man was killed in a crime that, for the most part, became lost in a sea of tragic stories. And, with the end of his life, came the end of a musical career that, even in its short time, inspired the lives of many.  https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/feb...

March 6th: Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte Sentenced (2019) Some stories have nice endings that seem to wrap everything up in a nice tidy little bow. Others, like today’s story, leave loose ends that may never be addressed. On March 6th 2019 two men were sentenced for a crime that they may, or may not,  have actually been responsible for. A case that, to this day, has far too many loose ends...

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com March 5th: Lipstick Killer Dies (William Heirens)(2012) Today’s story is a complicated one, one where, no matter how much information is given, it never quite seems like enough. The story never really feels fully told. On March 5th 2012 the longest serving criminal in Chicago history died behind bars after serving most of his life for crimes that,...

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com March 4th: Julian Knight Born (1968) Some people should never be allowed to handle a firearm. On March 4th 1968 a young boy was born who would, at the age of just 19, go on a rampage that saw the deaths of 7 individuals and the wounding of an additional 19. A boy who, when it was all said and done, used a number of weapons from a personal arsenal t...