Morning Cup of Murder

January 7th: Shelley Connolly’s Body Found (1978) The ability to solve decades old cases via familial DNA is nothing short of incredible. We have heard, and covered, a number of stories about DNA and they all deserve to be told. The resilience and science behind solving these cases is, in my opinion, fascinating to hear about. On January 7th 1978 a young girl was found brutally raped and murdered...

Shop NEW Merch now! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ January 6th: Trial for the Atlanta Child Murders Begins (1982) More than 40 years ago an extremely dark chapter of Atlanta history began with the disappearance and murder of 2 boys. Then came another, and another, and another. On January 6th 1982 the trial for the man supposedly responsible for the Atlanta Child Murders began. B...

January 5th: Joseph Yablonksi’s Body Found (1970) When someone passes away, their legacy and what they worked for will often live on long after their death. On January 5th 1970 an unlikely revolutionary for the United Mine Workers was found dead in his home in Clarksville, Pennsylvania. A man who worked hard to make changes and whose death didn’t stop those necessary changes. Shop NEW Merch now! h...

January 4th: Alex Baranyi and David Anderson Kill (1997) We know by now that we are judged by the way we look and the things we are interested in. Regardless of how wrong it is, it’s a fact of life. So, when you dress in all black, play D&D, and boast about your weapons collection, there is a solid chance people will suspect you of something nefarious. And, while it’s normally an unwarranted judgm...

January 3rd: John Hardy Rose Kills (1991) How much should someone’s upbringing affect their trial? Should those who have had disastrous lives be given leniency when tried for their crimes? On January 3rd 1991 a woman was killed inside of her apartment and the man who would eventually be tried for the murder, would have many considering those very questions. Shop NEW Merch now! https://www.bonfire....

Hey everyone, Dillon here, Korina's husband and editor. I wanted to put out a message that lets you know that the show will be switching hosting platforms on the January 4th 2021 and there may be a few delays with posting. So in order to make sure you dont have a lapse in content we will be releasing January 4th 5th and 6th on the 4th so that you have content to hold you over!  I wanted to say tha...

January 2nd: Peter Sutcliffe Apprehended (1981) No one should get to decide who lives and who dies. On January 2nd 1981 a man was apprehended who killed 16 women because, he felt, a divine power told him to. Shop NEW Merch now! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on...

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January 1st: Kaboni Savage Born (1975) Just because a person is behind bars, doesn’t mean they are any less dangerous. On January 1st 1975 a man was born who would conduct his most gruesome murder from his prison cell. Shop NEW Merch now! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of...

Visit Hello Fresh Today! Use code Promo: morningcup10 URL: hellofresh.com/morningcup10 December 31st: Tommy Lynn Sells’ Last Victim (1999) Killers don’t make for the most trustworthy witnesses. We have heard of a few cases where a false confession was made for some sort of odd bragging rights or just to get their case lost in the criminal justice system. On December 31st 1999 a man committed, what...

Visit Hello Fresh Today! Use code Promo: morningcup10 URL: hellofresh.com/morningcup10 December 30th: Javed Iqbal Arrested (1999) How much does a human life cost? Most would answer that they are priceless and nothing in this world is worth the loss of another person’s life. Some, like Javed Iqbal Umayr, could give you an exact, monetary answer. On December 30th 1999 a man was arrested who, when as...

Visit Hello Fresh Today! Use code Promo: morningcup10 URL: hellofresh.com/morningcup10 December 29th: Arthur Hosein Kidnaps Muriel McKay (1969) There is a first time for everything. On December 29th 1969 a woman was taken from inside of her home and had her name placed in the history books as Britain's first kidnapping. A woman who was the victim of mistaken identity. Become a supporter of this po...

Visit Hello Fresh Today! Use code Promo: morningcup10 URL: hellofresh.com/morningcup10 December 28th: Anatoly Slivko Born (1938) Seemingly innocuous events can change the course of our lives. On December 28th 1938 a man was born who would go on to kill 7 teenaged boys. A man who, prior to witnessing a motorcycle accident, was considered a completely normal family man. Become a supporter of this po...

December 27th: Willie G. Sullivan Kills (1991) Some people are desperate for some extra cash. So much so that they don’t see the implications of taking a human life. On December 27th 1991 a man took a life in order to grab about $300 in cash and a car. A man who he knew and who had employed him before his murder. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmu...

December 26th: Randall Woodfield Born (1950) There is something very scary about a killer who travels. You never know when or where they will strike next. On December 26th 1950 a man was born who would go on to kill all along the I-5. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @c...

December 25th: Aleksandr Rubel Born (1980) Sometimes, finding information on a killer from another country can be difficult but, that doesn’t mean their crimes are any less heinous and deserve being told. On December 25th 1980 a man named Aleksandr Rubel was born who would strike terror in the town of Tallinn, Estonia. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningc...

December 24th: Michele Kristen Anderson Kills (2007) When tragedy strikes a close knit community, the shock seems to touch every single member of the city or town. On December 24th 2007 a massacre took place in a small rural town in Washington that left all of its citizens reeling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 23rd: Victor Kennedy Enters Annie Orr’s House(1980) He said she said can make any case difficult. What happens when there is a case with conflicting physical evidence and 2 men involved who both have different stories. Between December 23rd and 24th 1980 a woman was attacked inside of her home and murdered by two men she knew. And, though they were brought to trial for the crime, it’s dif...

December 22nd: Corey Milliken Kills in Murder for Hire Plot(1997) A divorce can put a strain on the couple’s financial situation. Between lawyers, division of assets, and court fees ending a marriage can be an expensive endeavor. On December 22nd 1997 a woman ready to get a divorce was murdered in a robbery gone before she even got the chance. But, was there more to her death then a random ransack...

December 21st: April Tinsley’s Killer Convicted (2018) We hope beyond all hope that the tragedies we talk about everyday never touch us or our loved ones. But, if we are unlucky enough to have someone we care about taken away by a killer, we hope that the investigators involved will fight for justice. On December 21st 2018 a man was convicted for the murder of a 8 year old girl. A girl whose murde...

December 20th: Hannah Ocuish Executed (1786) When you are a child, it feels like the whole world is against you. On December 20th 1786 a young girl who grew up in a difficult situation was hanged for her crimes against another young girl. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurde...

December 19th: Hans Reiser Born (1963) Money and power doesn’t always mean you're immune to the law. Or, at least, it shouldn’t. On December 19th 1963 a man was born who would grow up to become a successful business man in the tech world. A man whose wife would go missing and who thought his stature and finances would keep him from being a suspect. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: ht...

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December 17th: Myron Lance Starts Killing Spree (1966) By now we have heard a number of stories about how, when 2 bad people get together, the results can be deadly. On December 17th 1966 two violent men came together and cost 6 strangers their lives in a 5 day killing spree. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on T...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup December 16th: Koos Hertogs Born (1949) When does a troubled child become a serious issue? On December 16th 1949 a man was born who would go from troubled child to full blown serial killer before he reached his 30s. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupof...