Morning Cup of Murder

December 24th: Bruce Jeffrey Pardo Kills (2008) Christmas, for those who celebrate, is a time for joy, giving, and family. It’s a time where even the most dark hearts soften a little and let in the warmth of the Christmas spirit. Well, at least some dark hearts. On December 24th 2008 a man showed up at a Christmas party dressed as Saint Nick and ready to send the whole holiday up in flames.  Wikip...

December 23rd: Christa Worthington Born (1956) When someone is involved in a crime, especially the victim, the media loves to dig into their lives and pull out the most dramatic story possible. On December 23rd 1956 a young woman was born who was found dead in her home and, with that discovery came the sordid details of her love life. A love life that, depending on who you believe, may have been t...

December 22nd: Claremont Serial Killing Arrested (2016) The most microscopic evidence can solve even the biggest of cold cases. On December 22nd 2016 a man was arrested in connection to a crime that, had it not been for the tiniest piece of evidence, may have never been solved.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/morningcu...

December 21st: Stephen Griffith Sentenced (2010) Arguments are made constantly about CCTV and video surveillance. But, in some cases, these little cameras see more than any police or witness ever could, solving a case and putting a dangerous person behind bars. On December 21st 2010 a man was sentenced for his crimes. A man who, without CCTV, may have never been caught.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https:/...

American Scandal is a podcast from Wondery that explores the darker stories that have shaped the United States. From the Unabomber to Bernie Madoff, these are stories that reveal the underbelly of America: ruthless, secretive, and power-hungry. The new season of American Scandal looks at the controversial decision made by a young government official named Daniel Ellsburg to leak the Pentagon Paper...

December 20th: Beth Doe Found in Pennsylvania (1976)  There are some who are obsessed with the idea of an unidentified victim and an unsolved case. Today’s story is one of those cases. On December 20th 1976 the remains of an unknown woman were found in one of the most brutal ways possible. A woman who, despite great effort, remains unidentified.  Wikipeida, unidentified.wikia.org, mcall.com, massl...

December 19th: Jessie L. Dotson Born (1974) We hear stories, time and time again, about men and women who spend their lives in and out of prison unable to rehabilitate back into society. Who is to blame remains a topic of heavy debate. On December 19th 1974 a man was born who would spend his life in and out of prison with 14 years spent behind bars for murder. When he was released, everyone hoped...

December 18th: Linda Hazzard Born (1867) When someone is sick there is little they won't try to extend their life expectancy and stay on this earth as long as they can. On December 18th 1867 a woman was born who would go on to create a method of healing that would end up costing many people their lives.   Wikipedia, smithsonianmag.com, historylink.org, talkmurderwithme.com, Murderpedia, southsound...

December 17th: Margaret Martin Goes Missing (1938) There are some cases that are destined to remain cold no matter how much science and technology advance. On December 17th 1938 a young, promising woman went missing and her case, despite all the advances forensics have made, remains completely frozen solid. Wikipedia, morbidology.com, huffpost.com, timbercreektalon.com Learn more about your ad cho...

December 16th: Denise Williams Kills (2000) Some people are born with a tenacity that will not quit. A willingness to fight for what they think is right or who they love that is unmatched by any obstacle thrown in their way. On December 16th 2000 a man disappeared during a hunting trip and was never seen again. And, it was the tenacity of his own mother that made sure her son got the justice she k...

December 15th: John Barkoski Born (1889) Power can go to even the most well meaning heads. And, with power, not to sound completely cliche, comes great responsibility. On December 15th 1889 a man was born who would die at the hands of 3 men with an infinite amount of unchecked power. A murder that, in the aftermath, change the way private policing was handled in the state of Pennsylvania.  Wikiped...

December 14th: Jake Bird Born (1901) In a world where real and tangible bad things happen, it's hard for some to believe in things like magic and hexes. On December 14th 1901 a man was born who would go on to stand trial for a brutal double murder. A man who, at the end of his trial, hexed all of the men involved in his conviction. Men who, one by one seemed to fall victim to this unbelievable bit...

December 13th: James Eagan Holmes Born (1987) In 2012 I, like many people, found myself sitting in a dark movie theater just before midnight awaiting the beginning of the newest Batman movie. About 5 minutes into the movie, excitement filling the air, the screen went black and everything went silent. A storm had blown in and, much to our disappointment, we walked out of the theater with a refund t...

December 12th: Ahmed Suradji Born (1952) Some people will stop at nothing to achieve power. On December 12th 1952 a man was born who would do the unthinkable to try and gain enough power to render himself invincible.  Wikipedia, Murderpedia, people.howstuffworks.com, unreservedmedia.com, ranker.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 11th: Eric Borel Born (1978) It’s hard to imagine a child as a ruthless killer. You can’t imagine young people snapping in the same way grown adults do and taking a human life. But, we know all too well how untrue that can be. On December 11th 1978 a boy was born who would go on to take the lives of many when he was just a young teenager.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/...

December 10th: Dariusz Janiszewski’s Body Found (2000) Sometimes a criminal can become their own undoing. On December 10th 2000 the body of a brutally tortured man was found in a Polish river in what appeared to be a “perfect” crime. A crime that remained unsolved until the killer got a little too confident.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join the Patreon! ht...

December 9th: Majczak and Marcinkiewicz Kill? (1932) Sometimes, it only takes 1 person’s dogged determination to find the truth and solve a decades old case. On December 9th 1932 a Chicago police officer was killed inside of a speakeasy and, though two men spent over a decade behind bars for the crime, it was the dogged pursual of one of their mothers that placed the story in the hands of two repo...

December 8th: Farda Gadirov Born (1980) Not every crime is exactly as it seems. On December 8th 1980 a man was born who would go on to commit a college shooting that took the lives of 12 strangers. A crime that, on the surface, seemed like another school shooting. But, if the investigators are right, it may just be an actual act of terrorism instead.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/sto...

December 7th: 1993 Long Island Rail Road Shooting (1993) Mental competency to stand trial, while important, can be abused by guilty people who are trying to catch a break. Unfortunately, it’s hard to determine who is telling the truth and who is playing the long con. On December 7th 1993 a man came into a train and killed 6 people at random. A man who, depending on what you believe, may or may not...

Few things are more devastating than a loved one going missing. On The Vanished podcast from Wondery, host Marissa Jones tells stories of missing persons that have gone overlooked by mainstream media. In a recent episode, Marissa looks into the disappearance of James Foster Chance. The 48-year-old man from Texas went missing in March of 2021. Devastated and without any leads, James’ family began s...

December 6th: Austin Yogurt Shop Murders (1991) All cases deserve coverage. Deserve acknowledgement and space to honor those who were victims of monsters. But, some are difficult to cover in the short format of our show. On December 6th 1991 4 young girls lost their lives in a strange, complicated, and incredibly involved case that involves research that goes beyond this podcast. But, 4 young girl...

December 5th: George Jefferson Hassell Kills (1926) Some murderers go to their grave declaring their innocence. Some are all too happy to admit to the atrocities they commited. On December 5th 1926 a man killed 10 people to cover up his sexual deviancy. A man who, once caught, had no problem regaling the details to anyone who would listen to him.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/m...

December 4th: Bruce George Peter Lee Kills (1979) You never know what single event will bring down a house of cards. What domino will bring down the entire trial and what small event will change the course of a criminal investigation. On December 4th 1979 a young man was arrested for his connection to a fire in a family home. A man who, once in custody, admitted to a series of arsons that, as far...

December 3rd: Nelson Ivan Serrano Kills (1997) The wheels of justice are considered a slow one. But, when done correctly, a case can reach a decision and a killer can be placed behind bars. On December 3rd 1997 a man killed 4 people and, after decades passed and shady dealings happened, he was finally placed behind bars for a crime that, if you believe him, he did not commit.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  h...

December 2nd: Evan Ramsey Sentenced (1998) School shootings have become such commonplace in today’s history. Children are taught what to do when an active shooter enters their school and teachers are equipped with plans to protect the student’s in their classroom. But, there was a time when a shooting at a school still sent shockwaves through the nation. A time where it caught people off guard and...