Morning Cup of Murder

December 15th: Charles Edmund Cullen Charged (2003) When we learn about serial killers, we always want to hear their number. That horrifying number that tells us just hard dark and twisted they really were. On December 15th 2003 a man was charged with 13 murders but, if experts are to be believed, his number was closer to 400. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup December 14th: Steven John Grieveson Born (1970) A parent’s intuition is not something that should be underestimated. On December 14th 1970 a man was born who would pray upon the lives of young boys. Young boys whose murders may have been solved, and possibly prevented, if police trusted the parent...

December 13th: Calvin L Carnes Jr. Kills (2005) Some people would do anything to fit in with a group. On December 13th 2005 a man desperate to be part of a group, who wanted what they had, would end up taking his frustration out on 4 innocent people. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.co...

December 12th: Gilbert Paul Jordan Born (1931) When you drink in excess, there is a good chance you wake up the next morning with some regrets. On December 12th 1931 a man was born who would wake up from a night of binge drinking with a lot more than a hangover. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https:...

December 11th: Andrew Wamsley Kills (2003) The perfect family doesn’t exist. No matter how perfect someone looks from the outside, there is always something less than perfect happening behind closed doors. Now, that doesn’t always mean something horrible is happening, it just means that no one is truly perfect.  On December 11th 2003 a double murder would unleash the secrets that a perfect Texas f...

December 10th: Thomas Bartlett Whitaker Kills (2003) Parents and their children can sometimes have a tumultuous relationship. But very few take things to the extreme of cold hearted murder. On December 10th 2003 a son who felt unloved made a devious plan to get back at his parents and make sure they finally saw him. Nineteen eighty was going to be Dorothy Stratten’s year. Playboy’s Hugh Hefner tho...

December 9th: William James Bosket Jr. Born (1962) A baby face can get you a long way. On December 9th 1962, William James Bosket Jr. was born and would use his youth, and sweet face, to try and get away with murder. But, when he was caught, he would change the laws for juvenile offenders of the future. Nineteen eighty was going to be Dorothy Stratten’s year. Playboy’s Hugh Hefner thought it might...

Nineteen eighty was going to be Dorothy Stratten’s year. Playboy’s Hugh Hefner thought it might even be her decade. She was just 20 years old, the girl next door with the shy smile and whispery voice who didn’t know her own beauty. But who was Dorothy really? And how did her rise to fame ultimately lead to her death? This is a six-part series about love, sex and murder in 1970s Hollywood when glit...

December 7th: John Williams Kills (1811) In the early 1800s, there were 3 central roads leaving London, one of which gained a bad reputation because of its seedy businesses, dark alleys and run down houses. When crime happened on Ratcliff Highway, no one bat an eye. And, on December 7th 1811, a man took full advantage of this less than desirable location to commit 2 vicious attacks later referred...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup December 6th: Harvey Miguel Robinson Born (1974) We can be shaped by those who we idolize. Whether that be for the best, or for the worse. On December 6th 1974 a young boy was born who idolized his abusive, alcoholic father. A man who grew up to take the lives 3 women, one of which was a young girl...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup December 5th: Norman Thorne Kills (1924) Desperate times call for desperate measures. That’s the way the saying goes at least. On December 5th 1924 a desperate man made a drastic decision when he felt he had no other choice. But, even now, all these years later, many are left debating his innocence...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup December 4th: Gary Mark Gilmore Born (1940) We would all love to believe in rehabilitation. That just because someone makes some poor decisions, doesn’t mean our society should give up on them. Especially if those decisions start out as small, pettier crimes. But, what happens when those decisions,...

December 3rd: Jose Antonio Rodriguez Vega Born (1957) We never know what type of monster lies beneath the surface. On December 3rd 1957 a man was born who would be considered by many to be a good man, a perfect husband, and a hard worker. In reality, he was a sadistic murderer who targeted those who could not help themselves. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m...

December 2nd: Shawn Ryan Grell Kills Daughter (1999) What happens when an inmate is released from prison? Well, if we are honest, many assume it’s only a matter of time before they reoffend and are sent back. But it’s that way of thinking that makes rehabilitation impossible. On December 2nd 1999 a man made a horrible decision that would take the life of the little girl he loved. A decision that h...

Welcome to December! I have an awesome month of cases lined up for you plus some updates! I hope you are all gearing up for an amazing Holiday season and are all staying safe during this crazy time! - Korina =) Become a Patron for just $1.00 a month, support the show and get some fantastic content! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Buy Merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurd...

December 1st: Fritz Heinrich Angerstein Kills (1924) Illness can take a toll on everyone. The person afflicted, the family charged with their care, and the people who love them all suffer alongside the ill. On December 1st 1924 a very sick man, with a very sick wife, decided to end their pain and take 7 others along with him. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m...

November 30th: Daryl Keith Holton Kills (1997) Custody battles can turn really ugly really fast. On November 30th 1997 a long, vicious, custody battle over 4 children ended in an unexpected and heartbreaking way. 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...

November 29th: Seth Privacky Kills (1998) Drugs and teenage emotions though can sometimes create a dangerous cocktail. It can turn a recreational drug user into a dangerous addict who thinks the world, and their family, are against them. At least, that’s what would happen to a Michigan teen on November 29th 1998 when the tensions in his family became too much to bear. Become a supporter of this po...

November 28th: Thierry Paulin Born (1963) You never know what will trigger a person to become a murderer. A tragic past, a horrible accident, the possibilities are endless. On November 28th 1963 a man was born who would use his medical diagnosis as a trigger to take lives. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twit...

November 27th: Sian Kingi Killed (1987) Some monsters are born, some are influenced by their surroundings. Or the people in their lives. On November 27th 1987 a young girl went missing when two monsters set their sights on the girl riding her little yellow bike. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https:...

November 26th: John Wayne Glover Born (1932) The people in our lives can leave lasting impressions that shape us as a person. Sometimes, it's for the better. Other times, it can create a monster. On November 26th 1932 a man was born who would later blame his crimes on the women in his life. The women who shaped him into the monstrous Granny Killer. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: ht...

November 25th: James Arcene Kills (1872) The bad choices you make can come back to bite you if you aren’t careful. In the case of true crime, that karmic justice is celebrated. It means that justice is paid and a dangerous person is placed in custody. But sometimes, that karma takes a lot of time to come around. On November 25th 1872 a man was murdered during the course of a robbery. A murder that...

November 24th: Babes in the Woods Found (1934) Some mysteries will never be solved. On November 24th 1934 two men stumbled upon a gruesome sight and, with the discovery of the Babes in the Woods came a family mystery that is doomed to remain that way. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.c...

November 23rd: Hawley Harvey Crippen Executed (1910) Don’t act suspicious. It’s something you hear in any crime television show or heist movie. If you don’t act suspicious, no one will suspect you. On November 23rd 1910 a man was executed for a murder. A murder that, had he not acted strangly and fled the country, may have never have even been found. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon:...

November 22nd: Robert Ben Rhoades Born (1945) A smooth talker can get themselves out of almost any jam. But, when that smooth talker has a woman handcuffed in the back of his truck, it's hard to put a positive spin on the situation. On November 22nd 1945 a man was born who would attempt to talk his way out of a number of murders that would finally catch up to him. Become a supporter of this podcas...