Morning Cup of Murder

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com The February 4th 1972 with the disappearance of Yvonne Weber and Maureen Sterling marked the beginning of a decades long cold case. And, though there are some well known suspects, their murders, and that of possibly 52 others, remain unsolved. This, is the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders. First of the Santa Rosa Hitchhi...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com The science behind profile is truly fascinating. It’s amazing how little pieces of crime scenes or facts about a case can evolve into even the most minute details about a suspect’s life. When done correctly, it can often lead to a killer’s capture. But, when done incorrectly, it can prolong a crime spree and cost many...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Serving in the Military, while admirable, can leave some with lasting mental health concerns. On February 2nd 2013, two former military men, one well known for his work post-Navy, were killed after trying to help a fellow soldier deal with his PTSD. A man who was dealing with the mental repercussions to serving his co...

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Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are laws that prevent criminals in the US from profiting off their story. If there weren’t, we would have millionaires in prison and very callous, gruesome, and disrespectful stories to read. But, there are no such laws in Indonesia. On February 1st 1978 a man was born who would later turn his deadly crimes into...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Movies can leave a lasting impression on their viewers. Most of us can think of a movie that changed our lives in some way or another. On January 31st 1949 a truly sinister man was born who would take his love for a movie a little too far. Robert Berdella Born (1949) Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: http...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com See something, say something. It’s a mantra many live by. If you see something strange, call it in or make someone aware, even if it seems innocuous. Jennifer San Marco had strange behaviors. It was clear to many that the woman suffered from mental illness that was being untreated. But, many wrote it off. And, on Janu...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Everyone has their opinions onf the death penalty. Some have a very strong position on one side or the other and some remain in the middle. On January 29th 2002 a man was executed for what he described as a robbery gone wrong. His execution forced many to think twice about their position. Especially the loved ones of...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com The friends you make in middle and high school will make a mark in your life that will never be forgotten. These friends made during your formative years may not be lifelong friends, but will undoubtedly be important for one reason or another. On January 28th 2014 the ultimate friendship betrayal was committed when an...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com We hear about serial killers from all around the world. But, according to sources, Hong Kong has only bred 2 serial killers in its history. On January 27th 1971 one of these men were born. He would go on to terrorize the town of Tuen Mun and leave women fearful for their lives. Lam Kwok-wai Born (1971) Become a suppor...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com We live in a world where we have to warn our teenage siblings, friends or children about the dangers of online predators. On January 26th 1992 a young girl was born. Shortly after her 15th birthday, this innocent girl made a fatal mistake in trusting a boy she met online when she became the first victim in Australia,...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Sometimes, a confession is not enough. Sometimes, police have to get creative. On January 25th 1957 a man was born who would go on to commit some truly disgusting crimes. And, though he admitted his crimes to police, they had to come up with a unique way to get enough evidence to charge him. Luis Garavito Born (1957)...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com We all know how dangerous hitchhiking can be. You never know who the driver is and, if they have any dark intentions. On January 24th 1980 a man was brutally murdered in Arizona because of a fatal choice involving hitchhiking. We worry constantly about how dangerous the driver may be. But, do we ever stop and think ab...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com People will go to great lengths to end a relationship. Especially one where they don’t feel safe. On January 23rd 1990 a woman named Taunja (Tanya) Bennett was killed near Portland, Oregon. Police had no leads and no suspects. That was until a woman showed up with a shocking story that was, as they would learn years l...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Imagine spending almost 17 years in prison for a crime you didn’t commit. On January 22nd 1999 a man was finally sentenced to death for a series of murders he committed in the 70’s. His arrest, and the series of events prior, finally freed a man who was thought to have attempted to kill his own wife. Gerald Parker Sen...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com An affair can hurt more than one person. It’s a messy thing that can leave a trail of broken hearts in its wake. On January 21st 2011 an affair would do more than break hearts when a woman decided to take her anger and sorrow out on her young children. Amanda Bennett Kills Children (2011) Become a supporter of this po...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There has been the argument for and against assisted suicide and euthanasia. Both sides bring valid points to the table and most have their own opinion on the matter. Some countries have added laws allowing terminally ill patients to seek ways to end their lives but others, like France in early 2000, are still steadfa...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Every once and awhile, we get that little voice in our heads, especially when angry, that states “I’m going to kill them!”. But, as we know, it’s just a reaction to our anger. Most don’t ever act on that little voice. But, what if that voice in your head was constant and ever present. What if you thought it was an Egy...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Money, title and station were extremely important in late 1700s England. Yet, after committing murder on January 18th 1760, the shocking and very public execution of Laurence Shirley would go down in history. But, why was his execution so important? Laurence Shirley Kills (1760) Become a supporter of this podcast on P...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Not all serial killers come from a bad family. Sometimes, like Vasiliy Kulik who was born on January 17th 1956 and arrested on the same date exactly 30 years later, they come from families that are highly respected, well educated, and financially stable. So, what makes these men and women change so drastically from th...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Not many people have their deaths celebrated. But, on January 16th 1936, citizens of New York let out a collective sigh of relief and cheer as the Werewolf of Wysteria, the Brooklyn Vampire, the Boogey Man himself died in the electric chair. Don’t recognize those names, well, we know this monster as the infamous, Albe...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com On January 15th 1974 a serial killer who would live on in infamy, would take his first 4 victims. This man, would go on to kill a total of 10 people and, had ne not gotten cocky, he may have gotten away with it. Today, we talk about the famous, BTK. Dennis Rader’s First Victim (1974) Become a supporter of this podcast...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com Doctors, before starting their practice, take an oath to apply all measures in order to benefit and help the sick. To prevent disease and do no harm. On January 14th 1946 a man was born who would, by all accounts, break his oath as a doctor and cause harm, and death, on an estimated 250 patients. Harold Shipman Born (...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com I believe it is important to know the stories behind certain laws or changes to our criminal justice system. While these stories are often incredibly sad, like all of these stories, it’s important to know the names behind change. On January 13th a girl named Amber Hagerman went missing. Amber’s story, while tragic and...

Keep up with current episodes of Morning Cup of Murder at morningcupofmurder.com There are certain professions that garner a certain about of respect and trust. And, it’s incredibly heartbreaking when one abuses this trust and power. On January 12th 1967 a South African man was born who would go on to use his profession, a teacher, to lure 21 boys away from train stations and to their deaths. Norm...