Morning Cup of Murder

February 13th: Ruth Cruger Goes Missing (1917) Sometimes a case is greatly affected by what is going on in the world at the time. On February 13th 1917 a young girl went out to run an errand and never came back home. A case that was incredibly changed and altered by the deep fears and perceptions of the nation's people at the time. https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-ruth-cruger-murder, htt...

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February 11th: Christine Belford Killed (2013) When you tie your life to another person by taking the vow of marriage, you hope beyond all hope that you’ve chosen the right one. On February 11th 2013 two women were killed in a case that, when investigators dug deeper, all boiled down to a bad marriage and an even worse custody battle. https://www.justice.gov/usao-de/pr/three-members-matusiewicz-fa...

February 10th: Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre (1990) One would expect that a massacre, one that left behind witnesses and evidence, would be easy to solve. On February 10th 1990 a truly devastating event took place in New Mexico. A case that remains unsolved despite the killers leaving behind witnesses. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Cruces_bowling_alley_massacre, https://www.ktsm.com/news/l...

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February 8th: Anthony Kiritsis Takes Richard Hall Hostage (1977) Some people become desperate when they are trying to get their point across. On February 8th 1977 a man took things a few steps too far to try and make his feelings heard. Placing another man’s life in danger in order to get his point across. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 7th: Tami Engstrom Goes Out (1991) Crossing paths with the wrong person can change your life forever. And sometimes, in the worst ways possible. On February 7th 1991 a young woman went out to a bar and crossed paths with one man who would alter the course of her entire life. A man who would bring it to an abrupt and truly horrifying end. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Biros, https:...

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February 4th: Major Turner killed (2021) You think of your home as your safe space. The place where, you hope, nothing bad can happen. On February 4th 2021 a young boy became a victim inside the comfort of his own home. A devastating case that has yet to see a conclusion. https://police.birminghamal.gov/media-release-28-arrest-made-in-the-major-turner-homicide-investigation/, https://www.al.com/ne...

February 3rd: Reuschel vs. Reuschel (2018) He said/she said. There are at least two sides to every story and who knows which one is the actual truth. On February 3rd 2018 a 911 call was made in a case that saw two very different sides to a story. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mike-sue-reuschel-attempted-murder-case-florida-48-hours/, https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/fl-district-court-of-appeal/212...

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February 1st: Colonel Albert Fountain Disappears (1896) When someone is hellbent to do the right thing they can acquire quite the list of enemies. On February 1st 1896 a man who had a history of making enemies disappeared without warning. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Jennings_Fountain, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-albertfountain/, https://www.desertusa.com/desert-people/fountain-mur...

January 31st: Jenelle Potter Kills (2012) Some murder cases are cut and dry. Simple and to the point. Others are incredibly complicated. On January 31st 2012 a murder took place in which the plot is like something out of a movie. https://abcnews.go.com/US/social-media-feud-led-couples-murder/story?id=108711016, https://www.oxygen.com/criminal-confessions/crime-time/woman-impersonates-cia-agent-con...

January 30th: Kayleigh Slusher Killed (2014) One misstep can lead to a nightmare. On January 30th 2014 a little girl lost her life. A death that, had some people acted differently or done their jobs in a different manner, might have been prevented. https://people.com/crime/5-things-kayleigh-slusher-napa-murdered-girl-freezer/https://casetext.com/case/slusher-v-city-of-napa-1, https://www.kron4.com...

January 29th: Alianna DeFreeze's Body Found (2017) Certain checks are in place to make sure children are safe. But what happened before they were there or when they failed? On January 29th 2017 a young girl’s body was found in a case where, unfortunately, a death had to happen in order for a new safety measure to exist and protect others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

January 28th: Rui Pedro Teixeira Mendonca Born (1987) Sometimes a case and how it’s handled depends on a victim’s location. On January 28th 1987 a young boy was born. One who would go missing and whose case would be handled by a police force who, according to many, bungled it from the very beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 27th: Nicole Lovell Killed (2016) You never know who you’ll meet online. If they are who they say they are. On January 27th 2016 a young girl disappeared. A case that was heavily influenced by social media and what happens when you meet someone, a stranger, online. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nicole-lovell-murder-was-a-virginia-teen-lured-to-her-death-through-a-smartphone-app/, https://ws...

January 26th: Guðmundur Einarsson Disappears (1974) Desperation to solve a case can lead to massive missteps. On January 26th 1974 a man disappeared in a case that is considered one of the worst miscarriages of justice in European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 25th: Peggy Nadell Killed (2014) Money can come between people. Even family. On January 25th 2014 a woman was brutally killed inside her home. A crime motivated by money and committed by someone close to the victim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 24th: Stacey L. Vaillancourt Kills (2019) Trusting others with the care of your children is incredibly difficult. Especially a stranger. On January 24th 2019 a little girl was rushed from her daycare to a hospital. A death that, according to the courts, was caused by a woman meant to care for the child in question. https://www.necn.com/news/local/vermont-day-care-provider-convicted-of-caus...

January 23rd: Shawna Nelson Kills (2007) Affairs are messy and, as we’ve heard time and time again, can be deadly. On January 23rd 2007 a murder took place and, as soon as news spread, everyone knew who pulled the trigger. A crime motivated by a very well known affair. https://murderpedia.org/female. N/n/nelson-shawna.htm, https://www.courttv.com/trials/co-v-nelson-2008/, https://www.talesfromtheu...

January 22nd: Casey Hathaway Goes Missing (2019) We tell truly terrible stories on this podcast each and every single day. Stories that never have a happy ending. Today, I get to tell you one that not only has one of those extremely rare shining moments of happiness, but has a strange and whimsical twist that, while not necessarily typical when it comes to our show, I thought was a nice break just...

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