Morning Cup of Murder

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December 1st: Daniel LaPlante Kills (1987) Some truths are stranger than fiction and some stories almost seem too far-fetched to take place in the real world. On December 1st 1987 a young man brutally took the lives of a pregnant woman and her children. And, while his crimes were horrific, it was his bizarre behavior beforehand that cemented his name in the history of folklore and ghost stories. ...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup November 30th: Lowell Lee Andrews Dies (1962) Finding out a person’s motive for murder can give us a small look into a killer psyche that we may have otherwise never seen. On November 30th 1962 a man was executed for his crime and, though he claims he revealed his motive, many remain uncertain as t...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup November 29th: Burke and Hare’s First Victim(1827) Today’s story is the stuff of true crime legends. On November 29th 1827 two men, quite by chance, started a life of crime that would, in a matter of months, turn into a full blown killing spree.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/mor...

November 27th: Barbara Precht Dies (2006) There are approximately 40,000 unidentified descendants in the United States alone so, with that staggering number, any and all identifications seems like the victory you feel when you place that final piece in a long and complicated puzzle. However sometimes the identity of a Jane or John Doe can lead to more questions than it does answers. On November 27...

November 26th: Gary Heidnik’s First Victim (1986) Today’s story is a rough one. While it can be argued that all of these stories are horrific, this one, in my opinion, takes the cake. On November 26th 1986 a man abducted his first victim and, at the end of his hideous crimes, became the inspiration for a movie serial killer that haunts the memories of many individuals.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://...

November 26th: Gary Heidnik’s First Victim (1986) Today’s story is a rough one. While it can be argued that all of these stories are horrific, this one, in my opinion, takes the cake. On November 26th 1986 a man abducted his first victim and, at the end of his hideous crimes, became the inspiration for a movie serial killer that haunts the memories of many individuals.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://...

November 25th: Charles Heard Kills (2008) You may never know what the catalyst for a crime really is. Sometimes it’s love, sometimes it’s hatred, and sometimes it’s revenge. But, not all cases are driven by emotion. On November 5th 2008 a man was killed outside a bar by a complete stranger who, when it was all said and done, simply wanted the necklace the victim was wearing around his neck.  MERCH...

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November 24th: Michael Hanline Released (2014) Very few criminals will take the blame for the crimes they commited. Almost all will claim their innocence and say that they don’t belong behind prison walls. On November 24th 2014 a man was released from prison after more than 35 years of claiming his innocence. A man who, like so many, was wrongfully convicted for a crime he did not commit.  Wikiped...

November 23rd: Parkman-Webster Murder Case (1849) Today’s story has everything a person could ask for in an entertaining true crime tale. Described as the O.J Simpson trial of the 19th century, a murder that occured on November 23rd 1849 told the story of a rich, well known victim, a well-liked suspect, an unlikely hero, and a gruesome death that, when it was all boiled down, had money and debt at...

Veteran journalist Joe Nocera’s neighbor in the Hamptons was a therapist named Ike. Ike counted celebrities and Manhattan elites as his patients. He’d host star-studded parties at his eccentric vacation house. But one summer, Joe discovered that Ike was gone and everything he’d thought he’d known about his neighbor -- and the house next door -- was wrong. From Wondery, the company behind Dirty Joh...

November 22nd: Maggie Young Kills Children (1965) One may never know how they will react to motherhood until the child is placed into their arms. Some take it with stride while others fall into a depression that, as we are learning, is increasingly common amongst new mothers. On November 22nd 1965 a mother suffering from that all too common, and sometimes dangerous, depression took her children to...

November 21st: Jarno Sebastian Elg Kills (1998) Some stories have a layer of mystery that some find exciting and others find frustrating. On November 21st 1998 a murder occured in Finland that many consider the most gruesome homicide in Finnish history. With that title, you would assume there was a plethora of information but, as you are about to see, mystery sometimes comes with very little infor...

November 20th: Shooting of Benjamin Marconi (2016) The relationship between citizens and law enforcement has evolved over the last handful of years. And, not necessarily for the better. On November 20th 2016 a man was gunned down while on duty by an unknown assailant with very little motive. An attack that was just a drop in the bucket in a time where it was becoming dangerous to a person in blue....

November 19th: Mercy Hospital Shooting (2018) Domestic violence is something that far too many individuals have dealt with in their lifetime. But, for the most part, an act of domestic violence affects those closest to the situation. On November 19th 2018 a man arrived at his ex-fiance’s workplace with an anger that would affect, not just the couple, but strangers who had nothing to do with the si...

November 18th: Dardeen Family Murders (1987) As a parent, you want to make sure that, wherever you plan to lay down roots, it’s a place where your children can grow up safely. On November 18th 1987 a man who was trying to move his family away from a dangerous city found himself at the wrong end of a gun. A gun held by a murderer who, to this day and in the eyes of many, was never caught.  MERCH IS...

November 17th: Gerald and Charlene Gallego Arrested (1980) Two is better than one. Or, in the case of today’s story, two is much more dangerous than one. On November 17th 1980 a very dangerous couple was finally placed in police custody. A pair who, over the course of just 2 years, raped and killed 10 young girls and 1 young man.   MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurde...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup November 16th: Anthony Perish Kills (2001) One mistake can land you in a world of trouble. On November 16th 2001 a man with a very long list of criminal offenses orchestrated the murder of a fellow convict. A murder that, after years of evading the police, finally sent him, his brother, and the res...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup November 15th: Irene Garza Born (1934) They say time heals all wounds. But, what if those wounds never saw a resolution? On November 15th 1934 a young woman was born who would be tragically ripped from the world as it was entering its peak. Leaving behind a family who carried a gaping wound for dec...

November 14th: David Spanbauer Arrested (1994) There are some criminals who deserve a chance at redemption and freedom. There are others who are far too dangerous to ever leave the confines of a prison cell. On November 14th 1994 a man was finally arrested who had, time and time again, been released from prison despite the dangers he posed to the citizens of Wisconsin.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://...

November 13th: David Malcolm Gray Kills (1990) Gun control is a hot debate that, personally, I don’t see ending any time soon. It’s worth mentioning though, that the debate does not solely take place in the United States. On November 13th 1990 a man went on a shooting spree that sparked the debate, not in the US, but in New Zealand.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmur...

November 12th: Huang Yong Arrested (2003) When something happens to your child, you hope that the proper authorities will do anything to help you bring them home safely. On November 12th 2003 a man was arrested after police, who reportedly ignored the panicked cries of dozens of parents, finally captured a dangerous child murderer.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurd...

November 11th: Eddie Polec Attacked (1994) Sometimes a verdict can be met with a lot of anger and resentment. On November 11th 1994 a young man was caught in the crosshairs of an angry mob and, when the trial for his killers eventually came to a close, many were left shocked and believing the court system may have gotten something wrong.  Wikipedia, twistedphilly.com, bogbit.com, apnews.com, inqui...

November 10th: Abel Clemmons Kills (1805) Mental health, while widely spoken about in modern times, did not always have a place in the world and in day to day conversations. In fact, living in the early 1800s with mental illness could be extremely dangerous. On November 10th 1805 a man who was, by today's standards, clearly suffering from mental illness, killed his entire family. A man whose healt...