Morning Cup of Murder

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June 3rd: Barbara Graham Executed (1955) An alibi can stand between a person, and a prison cell. If you can explain where you were at the time and day of a crime then, obviously, you aren’t guilty. On June 3rd 1955 a woman without an alibi was executed. And, in fact, it was her desperation for one that put her behind bars. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morn...

June 2nd: Luis Jose Monge Executed (1967) Some people would go to any lengths to keep a secret from becoming public. On June 2nd 1967 a man was executed for the crimes he committed while trying to keep a dark secret hidden forever. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupo...

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June 1st: Steven David Catlin Found Guilty (1990) Poison is known as a woman’s weapon of choice. But, on June 1st 1990 a man was found guilty after a number of people in his immediate circle kept getting sick and kept dying. 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...

May 31st: Anthony Hardy Born (1951) One small mistake can have deadly consequences. On May 31st 1951 a man was born who would go on to take the lives of a number of sex workers. And, had the medical examiner not made the mistakes he did, he may have been captured before 2 more women lost their lives. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow M...

May 30th: Raul and Brisenia Flores Killed (2009) There are mixed feelings when it comes to activism and vigilantism. In some cases, you need to be extreme to make a change. But, at what cost. The Minutemen American Defense, while not a group I agree with, saw themselves as Nativists fighting the good fight against immigrants. However, when they entered the Arizona home of the Flores family on May...

May 29th: Silvo Plut Born (1968) Is there something innate inside of some people, something biological, that makes you turn into a cold blooded killer? Some would argue no while others believe it’s something you can be born with. On May 29th 1968 a man was born who would go on to kill 3 innocent people. And, while some may not believe in a murderous gene, there was something going on in the Plut f...

May 28th: David Parker Ray Dies (2002) A lot of the time, killers get caught once a few too many bodies are found by police. However, in the case of the Toy Box Killer, who died on May 28th 2002, it was the chilling sight of a woman, very much so alive, that would be his undoing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27th: Robert Lee Yates Born (1952) When you hear the term “family man” you think of a devoted dad, loving husband, and support system of a family unit. You don’t, necessarily think cold blooded killer who targeted sex workers for no apparent reason. On May 27th 1952 a deviant “family man” was born. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow...

May 26th: Peter Kurten Born (1883) We listen to a lot of these stories and hear that these soon to be killers spend their time in and out of prison for various other crimes. It almost leaves you wondering how they had the time, between one sentence and another, to commit the heinous crimes they do. On May 26th 1883 a man was born who, despite the various facts of his case that can’t be fully corro...

May 25th: John Spenkelink Executed (1979) I feel like I have done a lot of stories recently that bring up the debate of the death penalty. And this, is yet another that will leave you wondering, or in some cases, second guessing the practice. On May 25th 1979 a man was executed in a Florida prison. A man who, as some would argue, suffered a brutal last day on earth that did not fit the crime he co...

May 24th: Russell Lee Smith Kills Self (1975) When a person’s life starts out traumatic, it seems easier to understand them when they do something bad or make bad decisions. On May 24th 1975 a man took his life after going on a rampage and taking the lives of 2 innocent people. A man who, between his tragic life and his psychological diagnosis, was primed and ready to snap. Become a supporter of t...

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May 22nd: Kenneth Bianchi Born (1951) It’s a wonderful thing when family sticks together. Well, usually. On May 22nd 1951 a truly terrible man was born. A man who, with the help of his cousin, took the lives of at least 12 young women. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @...

May 21st: Mutsuo Toi Kills (1938) Sometimes, in tragic cases, people feel they have no way out of their horrible circumstances and, in turn, take their own lives. On May 21st 1938 a man would take his feelings of desperation and dejection and take not just his life, but the lives of 30 others. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning...

May 20th: Helen Smith Murdered (1979) As a parent, no matter how old your child is, you worry when they are far away from home. On May 20th 1979 a woman fell to her death while thousands of miles away in Saudi Arabia. Her father would work tirelessly, until the day he died, to figure out what really happened to Helen Smith. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mor...

May 19th: Jenny Read Found (1976) Twice a year, the town of Chevy Chase, Maryland, asks its citizens to clear out their attics and garages and place all their unwanted items on the curb for pick up. Many troll the areas for unwanted treasures and others use it as a spring cleaning and await the trash pick up. Among these items were the sketchbooks, photos and journals of a San Francisco artist nam...

May 18th: Harvey Carignan Born (1927) Usually, when you hear about a criminal being paroled, you assume it’s because they are reformed or that their crime wasn’t a violent one. On May 18th 1927 a man was born who would go on to serve time for a rape and murder in 1949. By 1960 this man, who only had 1 murder under his belt, was somehow paroled and given the opportunity to become the serial killer...

May 17th: Nathan Dunlap Sentenced (1996) Not many people want to be fired. And, chances are you leave the job pretty angry if you are let go. On May 17th 1996 a young man was sentenced for the crimes he committed to get even for losing his job at a local Chuck E Cheese. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter...

May 16th: Terrance and Christine Hodson Killed (2004) Being an informant, while helpful, puts you in a terrifying position. On May 16th 2004 a man would pay for his crimes, the crimes that lead him to become an informant, with his life and the life of his wife as well. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter:...

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May 14th: Paula R. Cooper Kills (1985) When a criminal, or more specifically a murderer, is a young child, sentencing can be difficult. On May 14th 1984 an elderly woman in Gary, Indiana was killed by a group of teenage girls and, though they were made to pay for their crimes, many find their sentences hard to stomach. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningc...

May 13th: Daniel Lee Doyle Sentenced (1982) On May 13th 1982 a man named Daniel Lee Doyle was sentenced to death for a heinous crime. Now, years later, people are arguing for his life. Not because they think he is innocent, there is no doubt his crime was terrible, but because there is the question, the moral dilemma, of taking someone’s life who is mentally disabled. Become a supporter of this po...

May 12th: Lindbergh Baby Found Dead (1932) When a child goes missing, the world goes into a frenzy. Especially when the baby belongs to a well known family. On May 12th 1932 the search for the Lindbergh baby tragically ended. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurde...