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Morning Cup of Murder

Morning Cup of Murder

Morning Cup of Murder 2696 Episodes Jul 4, 2026

A daily true crime podcast that explores crimes that occurred on each calendar date. Host Korina Biemesderfer covers murder, abduction, serial killers, and cults in short episodes. The show has been downloaded over 30 million times.

Episodes

The American Blue Beard - July 4 2026 Jul 4, 2026 603 July 4th: Helmuth Schmidt Born (1876) Some people are so desperate to get what they want they don’t care what they have to do to get it. On July 4th 1876 a man was born who would hurt many to get what he wanted. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helmuth_Schmidt, https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helmuth_Schmidt, https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/schmidt-helmuth.htm, https://www.petoskeynews.com/stor
Two Murders on a Snowy Night - July 3 2026 Jul 3, 2026 672 July 3rd: Annette Schnee's Body Found (Barbara Jo Oberholtzer) (1982) You never know what will connect two cases. What small piece of evidence, no matter how innocuous, will forever cement two strangers together. On July 3rd 1982 a woman’s body was found and, on her body, was a single clue that connected her and another woman together forever.  *Suggested by Jennifer Vicars Learn more about yo
The DNA and Tommy Zeigler - July 2 2026 Jul 2, 2026 961 July 2nd: Tommy Zeigler Convicted (Zeigler Furniture Store Murders) (1976) Some cases are incredibly confusing. And, even with forensics, it remains confusing. On July 2nd 1976 a man was convicted for a murder he claimed he did not commit. One that is filled with a lot of he said, he said, and not even the DNA seemed to clear anything up. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Zeigler_case, https:
The Quiet and Unassuming Killer - July 1 2026 Jul 1, 2026 617 July 1st: John Bittrolff Born (1966) The quiet and unassuming ones are the hardest to reconcile with when their crimes are revealed. On July 1st 1966 a man was born who would shock everyone with his crimes. A man who claims he is innocent and that another more prominent killer is actually the one to blame. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bittrolff, https://apnews.com/article/gilgo-beach-kill
The Monster in the House - June 30 2026 Jun 30, 2026 542 June 30th: Tia Sharp Born (Stuart Hazell)(2000) Trusting someone around your child is no easy thing. On June 30th 2000 a young girl was born. One who spent time around certain people who, in the end, maybe shouldn’t have been trusted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Decades Old Mystery - June 29 2026 Jun 29, 2026 364 June 29th: Leo Beauregard Found Dead (1990) Sometimes it takes decades to solve a mystery. On June 29th 1990 a man was found dead in his condo. A case that took 30 years to solve and almost didn’t come to the conclusion many hoped for.  *Suggested by Perrie Susman* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Happens When Rehabilitation Doesn't Work? - June 28 2026 Jun 28, 2026 1114 June 28th: John Rodney McRae Dies (2005) Rehabilitation is always a goal. Though, time and time again, we hear stories about how it isn’t always something that’s possible. On June 28th 2005 a man died in prison. One who gave the illusion and hope that he was rehabilitated and, instead, took more lives after leaving prison than he took before he went in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
The Telephone Killer - June 27 2026 Jun 27, 2026 809 June 27th: Larry Gene Bell Arrested (1985) To take a human life is truly horrible. To taunt the family of your victims is unimaginable. On June 27th 1985 a man was arrested after weeks of calling the family of his victim. Taunting them over and over with details of how he took the life of their loved one and making them relive the horror. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Gene_Bell, https://w
A Hate Crime in Mississippi - June 26 2026 Jun 26, 2026 645 June 26th: James Craig Anderson Attacked (2011) To target someone for the color of their skin is a truly monstrous thing. On June 26th 2011 a man was brutally attacked for no other reason than the opinions of his attackers and the color of his skin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sid Jones the Secret Serial Killer - June 25 2026 Jun 25, 2026 404 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Babysitting Interview - June 24 2026 Jun 24, 2026 492 June 24th: Margaret Ellen Fox Goes Missing (1974) Something as innocent as a summer job shouldn’t place your life in danger. On June 24th 1974 a young girl embarked on what should have been a simple interview for a typical summer job. One that was used to lure her into danger. https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/margaret-ellen-fox, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Margaret_Ellen_Fox
A Wrong Door Robbery - June 23 2026 Jun 23, 2026 465 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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