Morning Cup of Murder

May 7th: Verdict in Lawsuit Related to Murder of Scott Amedure (1999) If you lived in the 90s, then you lived through a time of shocking talk show television. From paternity tests, to unruly teens, to all out brawls, there was nothing boring about the salacious television we saw almost daily. In 1995 one of these shows had a segment with deadly consequences and, on May 7th 1999, the victim’s famil...

May 6th: Anjette Donovan Lyles Arrested (1958) While life insurance policies are a necessary part of life and death, they seem to bring with them a temptation some cannot seem to ignore. On May 6th 1958 a woman was arrested after not 1, not 2, but 4 people in her family died. A woman who stood to make a lot of money with each death.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morni...

May 5th: Precious Doe Identified as Erica Green (2005) There are some stories that I’m sure communities would love to erase from their history. On May 5th 2005, after over 4 years of being called Precious Doe, a 3 year old girl was identified and her killers brought into the light. With her identification came a story that Kansas City would love to forget.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www...

May 4th: Manuel Babbitt Executed (1999) PTSD is a horrible condition that can affect about 8 million adults in a given year with our Veterans and soldiers bearing the brunt of the issues. On May 4th 1999 a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran was executed for murdering an elderly woman. An attack that, if you believe his story, was brought on by a Vietnam flashback that brought him back to one of the...

May 3rd: Yeardley Love Murdered (2010) Domestic violence is a serious issue and affects more people then we may ever know. And, while not all domestic cases end the way today’s story does, it doesn't mean they are any less serious. These cases have a knack of escalating. On May 3rd 2010 a young girl with her life ahead of her, who was quietly dealing with her boyfriend’s violent drinking binges, f...

May 2nd: Jason Todd “J.T” Ready Kills (2012) Dangerous men tend to escalate. On May 2nd 2012 a man many knew as dangerous would take the lives of people he claimed to love. People who knew he was escalating but could do nothing to save themselves before the unthinkable happened.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Designed in collaboration with: https://...

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May 1st: Raymond Lisenba Hanged (1942) There are a number of unique ways one chooses to take a human life. But this one, it takes the cake. On May 1st 1942 a man was hanged after his unique crimes came to light. 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 podcas...

April 30th: Bobby Wayne Woods Kills (1997) Drugs can make men into monsters. On April 30th 1997 a man with drugs coursing through his system, committed crimes against two children he knew. Children whom he claimed to once care for. At least, that’s what he claimed the reason was.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Designed in collaboration with: https:/...

April 29th: Terry Ratzmann Born (1960) You expect to see warning signs when you hear stories about men who snap and kill a handful of people. Things that give meaning for their massacre. On April 29th 1960 a man was born who surprised everyone when he snapped and tried to kill the entire congregation of his church.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays Episode is Sponsored By Fire Bee Honey  URL: www.firebeehoney.com/morningcupofmurder April 28th: Futoshi Matsunaga Born (1961) Not many people commit a crime so horrendous, that the press choose not to report on it. On April 28th 1961 a man was born who would be placed on Japan's most wanted list before even killing a soul but would go on to kill more than 7 people in  a crime so horrible r...

Todays Episode is Sponsored By Fire Bee Honey  URL: www.firebeehoney.com/morningcupofmurder April 27th: Woo Bum-kon Kills Self (1982) You never know what will set a person off, what will be the inciting incident that will send a person on the edge plummeting off the cliff. On April 27th 1982 a man went on a rampage that started hours earlier with a nap, and a fly.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  htt...

April 26th: Jill Dando Shot and Killed (1999) When a person in the public eye is the victim of a tragedy, you assume that their murder will be solved quickly. Maybe it’s because all eyes are on them, meaning there will be a lot of witnesses, or that officials will work hard to make sure a public figure’s death doesn’t get brushed under the rug. On April 26th 1999 a BBC presenter was shot in front...

April 25th: Samuel Green Executed (1822) The moniker of Serial Killer didn’t always exist. But, that doesn’t mean that there weren’t any throughout history, just that we didn’t quite have a name for it yet. On April 25th 1822 one of America’s first recorded serial killers was executed for his crimes. BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Designed in collabo...

April 24th: Andrew Jerome Wurst Kills (1998) Adolescence can be a confusing time for most kids. Part of them longs for adulthood and responsibilities while the other parts long for the fun and ease of childhood. On April 24th 1998 a young boy who had a hard time adjusting headed to his 8th grade dance armed with his dad's firearm.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morning...

April 23rd: Richardson Family Killed(2006) As a parent, you hope the decisions you make when it comes to your children are the right ones. Even if they aren’t well received by the child. On April 23rd 2006 an entire family was murdered inside of their home in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Well...almost the entire family.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Desi...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup April 22nd: Marcia King Murdered (1981) DNA testing has come a long way and has done some incredible things over the last 30 or so years. On April 22nd 1981 a young girl was murdered and left nameless alongside a road in Troy, Ohio. And,while DNA would finally give her her identity back, it has yet...

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This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup April 20th: Abdullah Shah Dies (2004) Sometimes, the extent of a person’s crimes aren't truly brought to light until they stand trial. On April 20th 2004 a man was executed for the crime he committed while under the service of a warlord in Afghanistan.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonf...

April 19th: Alexander Roosevelt Hill Jr. Kills (2014) Breakups can be incredibly messy. On April 19th 2014 a woman in the midst of a breakup came home to find her family home burned almost to the ground. A family home that held a number of those most important to her.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 18th: Yoo Young Chul Born (1970) Money is considered by many to be the root of all evil. On April 18th 1970 a young man was born who despised the rich and felt they deserved to be punished. The same man who would later take out another vendetta on innocent men and women all around Seoul.  Wikipedia, Murderpedia, Reddit, koreaherald.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

April 17th: Horse Hair Breaks the Case of Nancy Titterton (1936) The smallest piece of evidence can be the biggest clue. On April 17th 1936 a single piece of hair led to the arrest of a dangerous murderer.  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 podcast on...

April 16th: Adolf Seefeldt Kills First Victim(1933) Some stories are long and filled with details. Others are short and to the point but, no less interesting. On April 16th 1933 a man named Adolf Seefeldt took his first victim. And, though information on his murders are scarce, it was all too creepy to miss out on.   BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ De...

April 15th: Qian Liu Killed(2011) When something horrible happens to someone you love, it can leave you feeling powerless. On April 15th 2011, a man sat and watched helplessly while his ex-girlfriend was murdered on a webcam. Too far, to do anything to help.  BRAND NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Designed in collaboration with: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Let...