Morning Cup of Murder

Today’s episode sponsored by: Smile Brilliant Once again that’s www.smilebrilliant.com and use COUPON CODE MORNING for an exclusive Morning Cup of Murder discount! July 17th: Sebastian Shaw Kills (1992) It’s difficult to solve a crime when there is no connection with the killer. No clear motive, no known enemies, and no DNA that matches anyone in the system. On July 17th 1992 a couple was killed i...

July 16th: Burton Abbott Arrested (1955) For some, no evidence in the world will convince them that someone they love was a monster in disguise. On July 16th 1955 a man was arrested for a horrific crime that shocked Berkely, California. A crime that, no matter how much evidence stacked up against him, his mother was convinced he did not commit.  www.smilebrilliant.com and use MORNING for an exclus...

When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “WHY?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On KILLER PSYCHE, retired FBI criminal profiler Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she worked on first-hand. Candice has been called the FBI’s “rea...

July 15th: Julio Perez Silva Born (1963) A victim is a victim, no matter their lifestyle or their financials. Everyone deserves their justice and everyone deserves to have a police force investigate their crime. On July 15th 1963 a man was born who took his victims from the poorer areas of Chile. Victims who police assumed had run away and whose murders, if it weren't for a group of hard working p...

July 14th: Bella Wright Born (1897) Some cases can leave a lasting impression in the area where it occurred that can last for decades. On July 14th 1897 a yong woman was born whose murder, and the trial that followed, would leave an impresssion on a village in England that lasts to this day.  Wikipedia, Murderpedia, horrorhistory.net, executedtoday.com, thekillerblogofkillers.tumblr.com Learn more...

July 13th: Guenther Podola Kills Police Officer (1959) A criminal, for the most part, will do anything to try and get away with their crimes. On July 13th 1959 an officer was killed while trying to bring a petty thief into custody. A thief, now turned murderer, who would have an interesting way of trying to get away with his crimes.  Wikipedia, Murderpedia, findagrave.com, capitalpunishmentuk.org...

July 12th: Frankie Stewart Silver Dies (1833) Some stories become ingrained in a state’s history and become part of the folklore passed down from generation to generation. Which, of course, makes for a great story but can sometimes muddy up the facts. On July 12th 1833 an 18 year old Appalachian Mountain girl was killed at the gallows for the brutal murder of her young husband and, while her name...

July 11th: Michael Wayne McGray Born (1965) One would think that putting a murderer in prison would be the end of their reign of terror. On July 11th 1965 a man was born who would go on to kill a handful of people, the exact number still heavily disputed. A dangerous man who didn't let prison stop him from satisfying his urge to kill.  Wikipedia, Murderpedia, cbc.ca, ca.news.yahoo.com, mycrimelibr...

July 10th: Larry Ashbrook Born (1952) Some devastating events have unforeseen silver linings. And, while these positive changes will never make up for human loss, they do offer some closure and resolve that, hopefully, something so tragic will never happen again. On July 10th 1952 a man was born who would go on a massacre in a church filled with teenagers. And, while nothing makes up for the 7 liv...

July 9th: Amanda Knox Born (1987) Some cases are so complex it’s difficult to give them their due diligence. On July 9th 1987 a young girl was born and, when she was just 20 years old, she would be thrust into a complicated story that, to this day, has many people scratching their heads wondering; Was she the victim of an anti-American smear campaign or was she a cold blooded killer? Wikipedia, bi...

July 8th: Charles Schmid Born (1942) Some people have a charisma that can get them incredibly far in life. And some choose to squander that and use it to inflict evil upon the world. On July 8th 1942 a man was born who was, in his early 20s, referred to as the Pied Piper. A man who could get anyone he wanted and chose to use that to take human lives.  Wikipedia, history.com, Murderpedia, tucson.co...

July 7th: Virginia Rappe Born (1895) There are 3 sides to every story; yours, mine and the truth. On July 7th 1895 a young actress was born who would go on to suffer a tragic death. A death that, depending on who you believe, may have been a health issue or, may have been murder at the hands of one of Hollywoods biggest actors.  Wikipedia, medium.com, smithsonianmag.com, allthatsinteresting.com, a...

July 6th: Cecil Johnson Arrested (1980) Not all convictions come with a sense of relief. Sometimes, when a verdict is read, it leaves many wondering if they put away a dangerous man, or an innocent one who just wasn’t able to plead his case. On July 6th 1980, a man was arrested for a vicious armed robbery gone wrong. But, despite a conviction and execution, many aren’t certain he was responsible f...

July 5th: Donald Leroy Evans Born (1957) Sometimes, solving 1 crime can lead to a domino effect. On July 5th 1957 a man was born who would go on to brutally take the life of a 10 year old girl. A victim that set off a domino effect leading to up to 70 more victims.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Designed in collaboration with: https://www.etsy.com/s...

July 4th: Cody Posey Kills (2004) How far can you push someone before they break. Before they lose their control. On July 4th 2004 a family was killed in their New Mexico home after pushing a teenager way too far.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Designed in collaboration with: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LetsMakeSomeMagic Become a supporter of this pod...

July 3rd: Benny Evangelist Family Massacre (1929) There are some mysteries that will never be solved. Some crimes that will never see a solution and some murderers who will never be captured. On July 3rd 1929 an entire family was massacred in their Detroit home. A massacre that has never, and probably will never, see a resolution.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morning...

July 2nd: Amber Creek Born (1982) Life is harder for some. They are dealt a more difficult hand and find it nearly impossible to climb out. This is especially hard when you are young and feel like everyone has given up on you. On July 2nd 1982 a young girl was born who, pretty early on, had life deal her a very difficult hand. A girl who had to put herself in a dangerous situation because she felt...

Brand New Merch is in the store right now! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Designed in collaboration with: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LetsMakeSomeMagic Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder Follow MCOM on Instagram: @morningcupofmurder Have a Mu...

July 1st: Elisabeth Wiese Born (1853) When a killer takes the life of an innocent victim, it leaves your heart broken and a pit at the bottom of your stomach. And, whose life is more innocent than that of a newborn baby? On July 1st 1853 a dangerous woman was born who would spend her life bending the rules and laws of society. But, it was when she started to take the lives of the supremely innocen...

June 30th: Domingo Salazar’s Appeal Hearing (1959) Not everyone can handle their anger with grace and dignity. Some let it consume them and their actions become direct results of the anger they feel they cannot control. On June 30th 1959 the appeal hearing for a rampage killer began. A killer who let his anger completely consume him and take the lives of 16 people.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  ht...

June 29th: Constance Kent Kills (1860) Jealousy can really get the best of some people. On June 29th 1860 a young boy was taken away from his home in the early morning hours and found dead later that same day. A boy whose murderer was jealous of the attention his father bestowed upon him.  Wikipedia, Murderpedia, historybytheyard.co.uk, casebook.org, dictionaryofsydney.org, adb.anu.edu.au, quod.li...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup June 28th: Capital Gazette Shooting (2018) You never know what will make a person snap. What is the final straw that turns a mild mannered loner into an unhinged bully. On June 28th 2018 a man on the verge, one who many knew was dangerous, walked into a building of 11 people and walked out with 5 l...

June 27th: Leonard Fraser Born (1951) When we hear these stories, we often think of how the families of the victims are affected by the tragedy that was forced into their lives. But, do we ever stop to think of the families of the cold blooded killers? On June 27th 1951 Queensland's first and most notorious convicted serial killer was born and, though this is the story of his crimes, it centers ar...

June 26th: Sara Nicole Hulbert’s Body Found (2007) One small thing can blow a whole case wide open. On June 26th 2007 a young woman was found dead at a truck stop. And, with the help of a keen eyed investigator, and a speck of blood, her case and the cases of many others would finally be solved.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Designed in collaborati...

June 25th: Clarke Brothers Die (1867) Some people are born into a life of crime. On June 25th 1867 two brothers, who were born into a family of criminals, were hanged for their own crimes as the most violent bushrangers in history.  Wikipedia, adb.anu.edu.au, themonthly.com.au, trove.nla.gov.au, wikitree.com, portrait.gov.au, aguidetoaustralianbushranging.wordpress.com Learn more about your ad cho...