Morning Cup of Murder

November 9th: Tammy Alexander Killed (1976) It’s incredibly interesting finding out what small, seemingly inconsequential piece of evidence can break open even the most cold of cases. On November 9th 1976 a young girl was murdered and left in a cornfield only to have her case grow cold for around 35 years. And, though her murderer has yet to be found, it took the smallest, most microscopic evidenc...

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November 8th: Campbell County High School Shooting (2005) It’s hard to imagine a child as a cold hearted killer. But, with events like today’s on the rise, it seems to be a pill we are being forced to swallow. On November 8th 2005 a 15 year old boy walked into his school armed with a gun he stole from his father. A boy who would leave the body of a school official in his wake and completely alter...

November 7th: Thousand Oak Shooting (2018) There are certain places in the world where the people living there feel as though they found a safe haven in a world of death and destruction. On November 7th 2018 a mass shooting happened at a place in California known as one of the nation’s safest cities. A shooting that took the lives of 13 citizens who were out having a good time when a man walked in...

November 6th: The Murder of Kylie Maybury (1984) In the world we live in now, it’s impossible to imagine letting our young children walk the streets alone to a local store. But, in the 80s, it was a common occurrence. On November 6th 1984 a young girl was snatched off the streets and straight into the headlines after going to a local store to get her mother a bag of sugar.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  http...

November 5th: Derrick Todd Lee Born (1968) It is difficult to solve serial killings in a large city like Baton Rouge. It is made even more difficult when there is more than 1 active serial killer working in the same area, at the same exact time. On November 5th 1968 one of the serial killers was born and, through a lot of hard work, was captured before he could make his victim count hit the double...

November 4th: Nannie Doss Born (1905) There are none as innocent as a child or the elderly. On November 4th 1905 a woman was born who would spend her life making a fortune off of others misfortune. A woman who was perceived as a sweet old grandmother who had a habit of taking out insurance policies on just the right people.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join...

November 3rd: Disappearance of Tony Jones (1982) Some cases have outcomes one may never have expected. On November 3rd 1982 a man went missing and, though he has never been found, his disappearance sparked a deeper look into the corruption and effectiveness of the Queensland Police department.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join the Patreon! https://www.patre...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup November 2nd: Derek Bentley and Christopher Craig Kill (1952) Everyone, even the most heinous criminals, deserves a fair trial. On November 2nd 1952 a young man and an even younger accomplice were involved in the shooting of a Metropolitan Police Constable. And, the trial that proceeded, would call...

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This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup November 1st: Ivan Hill’s First Victim (1993) Today’s story is yet another where we prove that DNA is a vital piece of evidence and the importance of collecting DNA and running it through the proper databases. On November 1st 1993 a woman was strangled to death in California by a serial killer who,...

NEW HALLOWEEN MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ October 31st: Ronald Clark O’Bryan Kills (1974) If you are like me, you grew up in a time where our parents had to check our Halloween candy before we were allowed to eat it. Mostly, they checked to make sure everything was sealed up still, and there was no evidence of tampering and, if you were bold enough to ask y...

October 30th: Asunta Yong Fang Basterra’s Killer Found Guilty (2015) Parenting is one of the biggest responsibilities a person can undertake during their lifetime. On October 30th 2015 a couple was found guilty in the death of a daughter they adopted. A girl who, once things got too hard, they wanted to be unburdened of.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Asunta_Basterra, https://www.theguard...

LISTEN TO BOOZE & BROADWAY! https://open.spotify.com/show/72Hii6Jmjq25zzDwnqiZ68 October 29th: Murder of Tina Harmon (1981) There was once a time where children were allowed to walk their community and feel safe doing so. But, stories like today’s are the reason you see helicopter parenting. On October 29th 1981 a young girl was snatched off the streets and into a mystery that took almost 30 years...

October 28th: Beverly Jean Hope Killed (1970) Sometimes, it takes decades to solve a cold case. And, sometimes, even when a case seems solved on the surface, it remains cold in the eyes of the law. On October 28th 1970 a woman was brutally beaten to death in her Texas home and, with her death, came a pursuit for her killer that, depending on who you believe, may already be dead.  dmagazine.com, Re...

It’s one of the most haunting murder cases you’ll ever hear about, and it takes place in a small town in Israel. Tair Rada was only 13-years-old when her body was found inside a locked bathroom stall. She was viciously murdered during a school day, and yet no one saw or heard a thing. The police arrested the janitor, Roman Zadorov, and he eventually confessed, but this was far from being the end o...

October 27th: Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting (2018) Hatred, left unchecked, can have deadly consequences. On October 27th 2018 a man entered a Pittsburgh Synagogue with so much hatred he was willing to kill complete strangers to prove a point. Wikipedia, CNN, BBC, adl.org, reuters.com, theatlantic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 26th: Betty Gail Brown Last Seen Alive (1961) One would think with all of the technology we have today, there would be no such thing as a cold case. But, we know that this is far from the truth and that some cases are doomed to remain a mystery. On October 26th 1961 a young woman was seen alive for the last time and her death remains one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in Lexington histo...

October 25th: Francis Lloyd Russell Born (1885) Financial stress can get the best of even the most put together individual. It’s something most of us have, or are experiencing, and it’s a burden that seems completely unmanageable when you are in the thick of it. On October 25th 1885 a man was born and, despite his hard work and determination, found himself in the middle of a financial burden he co...

October 24th: Scott Peterson Born (1972) Today’s story is one of those big ones. One that everyone knows and almost everyone has an opinion about. On October 24th 1972 a man was born who would find himself thrust into the spotlight for a gruesome murder. A murder that, to this very day, he is fighting to prove he did not commit. A man who, almost everyone in the world thinks is guilty.  Wikipedia,...

October 23rd: Louise Woodward Testifies in Case (1997) Before leaving a hospital with your new baby, many receive literature, or in our case a video, about the dangers of shaking a child. It’s an act of pure frustration and, at the end of the day, it can have deadly consequences. On October 23rd 1997 a woman testified in her own case to try and assert her innocence. A woman who, to this day, many...

October 22nd: Tina Watson Killed (2003) There are some cases where it's difficult to discern if there is foul play or an accident. Today’s story is one of those frustrating cases. On October 22nd 2003 a woman died while on her honeymoon and, to this day, there are far too many questions about whether it was an accident, or a cold blooded murder.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Tina_Watson,...

October 21st: Dexter Copycat Episode of I Survived Aired (2012) Film and television can shape the way you live your life. Things like modeling your clothing off of a character you admired or making personality tweaks when inspired by a film. On October 21st 2012 an episode of I Survived aired and told the story of a man who just narrowly escaped a budding serial killer modeled off of a fictional v...

October 20th: Eric Stanley Graham Caught (1941) When life seems to be against you, it’s hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel. On October 20th 1941 a man who felt life was caving in around him was caught at the end of his deadly rampage. A rampage that saw the death of 7 men and the biggest manhunt in New Zealand history. Wikipedia, Murderpedia, teara.govt.nz, findagrave.com, crime.co.nz, n...

October 19th: Margaret Hassan Kidnapped (2004) Sometimes, despite all the good you do in the world, you can get caught up in a fight that has dire consequences. On October 19th 2004 a beloved care worker in Iraq was abducted and thrust into a fight that, for some reason, ended in her death.  Wikipedia, independent.co.uk, The Guardian, irishtimes.com, aljazeera.com, commondreams.org, dailymail.co.u...