Morning Cup of Murder
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
Taking Advantage of Kindness - August 23 2026
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Justice from Beyond the Grave - August 22 2026
August 22nd: Helena Greenwood Found Dead (David Paul Frediani)(1985)
Every victim deserves justice. On August 22nd 1985 a woman’s body was found and, though everyone had a pretty good idea who the killer was, there was nothing connecting him to the crime that would warrant an arrest. So, from beyond the grave, she made sure to get the justice she deserved.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2001
The Older Man - August 21 2026
August 21st: Alicia DeBolt Leaves Her Home(2010)
Be careful who you let into your life. On August 21st 2010 a young girl left her home to go to a party. She was supposed to come back but never did. A beautiful and innocent life lost because of one individual who she mistakenly let into her life.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alicia-debolt-murder-kansas-cheerleaders-killer
A Notorious Unsolved Murder - August 20 2026
August 20th: May Fosburgh Killed (1900)
One would think that, when a crime happens and there are many there to witness it, there’s a good chance it will be solved quickly. This is, unfortunately, not always the case. On August 20th 1900 a young woman was killed inside her home. One filled with her family who all had their own version of what they saw that night.
https://www.findagrave.com/memor
The Delivery Man - August 19 2026
August 19th: Evelyn Udell’s Last Full Day Alive(2019)
Be careful of who you let into your home. No matter how temporary. On August 19th 2019 a woman spent her last day on earth before letting a man into her home to help out. A man who was only supposed to be there for a few hours at most and who used that time, just a few moments of it, to commit a truly savage act.
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Paying For Murder - August 18 2026
August 18th: Attempted Murder of Nancy Howard (Frank Howard) (2012)
Even the most perfect marriage can be completely different then what it appears. On August 18th 2012 a woman was attacked inside her home in a case that saw the dismantling of a seemingly wonderful marriage.
https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-44521209, https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/howard-sentenced-to-life-in-murder-for-
The Escalation of a Killer - August 17 2026
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The Taliesin massacre - August 15 2026
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The Trail of Bread Crumbs - August 16 2026
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The Unsolved Tube Sock Killings - August 14 2026
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A Lawyers Misconduct - August 13 2026
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The Mystery at Fish Head Beach - August 12 2026
August 12th: Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen Prepare for Trip (2004)
Sometimes a victim becomes a victim for no other reason than being in the wrong place at the wrong time. On August 12th 2004 a couple made plans to go on a trip just a month before their wedding. A decision that should have been a happy one but, instead, placed them in the direct path of someone dangerous.
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A Cold Blooded Killer - August 11 2026
August 11th: John Cribb Kills (1978)
There are some inmates who learn lessons behind bars and, changed, seek release to start their lives anew. They are reformed and want to be paroled so they can prove it. But not everyone is capable of this change. On August 11th 1978 a man committed a truly heinous crime. And, committed more when given the opportunity. A killer who tried to prove he was a chan
The Cliff - August 10 2026
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The First Woman Executed at Strange Ways Prison - August 9 2026
August 9th: Mary Ann Britland Dies (1886)
How far would you go to be with the person you love? Would you kill for it? And who would you kill? On August 9th 1886 a woman was executed for the crimes she committed. All because, sources say, she desperately wanted to be with the man she loved.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ann_Britland, https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/britland-mary-ann
The Sugar Daddy Killer - August 8 2026
August 8th: Michael McNew Body Found (Jennifer Morrissey) (2017)
Not all relationships are built to last. On August 8th 2017 a body was found inside the victim’s home. An individual who ended a toxic relationship and suffered the consequences.
https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/crime/2019/03/01/convicted-killer-jennifer-morrissey-sentenced/53224476007/, https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/c
Murder to Mercy The Cyntoia Brown Story - August 7 2026
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The Murderous Chemist - August 6 2026
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The Unsolved Murder of a Civil Rights Icon - August 5 2026
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The Sad Story of Jamarion Lawhorn - August 4 2026
August 4th: Jamarion Lawhorn and Connor Verkerke (2014)
Taking out your frustrations on others isn’t an excuse for bad behavior. Yet, sometimes, things aren’t always so black and white. On August 4th 2014 a young boy took the life of another in a case that saw many wondering where they stood on this issue. And if it was in the grey area.
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The Murder of Donald Watts - August 3 2026
August 3rd: Donald Watts Murder (Kevin Ramon Mosby)(2022)
One false move during a trial can mess up an entire case. On August 3rd 2022 a man was brutally killed inside his home. A case that was almost lost due to complications during the trial.
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The Death of Australian Aboriginal Woman Ms Dhu - August 2 2026
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Ms_Dhu, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/30/ms-dhu-death-doctor-who-declared-aboriginal-woman-fit-to-be-detained-fined-30000, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/may/31/wa-police-apology-ms-dhu-death-in-custody-arrest-ntwnfb, https://www.ahpra.gov.au/News/2021-04-30-Death-of-Ms-Dhu.aspx, https://journ
A Potential Killer Duo - August 1 2026
August 1st: Jens Soring Born (Derek and Nancy Haysom) (1966)
When two people are potentially involved in a crime, there tends to be a lot of he said/she said. On August 1st 1966 one half of a potentially killer duo was born. The half that loudly claims his innocence and says he had nothing to do with the double murder that landed him in prison.
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Abducted in Plain Sight - July 31 2026
July 31st: Jan Broberg Born (1962)
When you welcome people into your lives, and the lives of your children, you are extending them the courtesy of trust and respect. Something you hope they’ve earned and you don’t live to regret. On July 31st 1962 a young girl was born whose life would forever be changed by the existence of a family friend.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Broberg, https:
The Abuse and Murder of Erica Parsons - July 30 2026
July 30th: Erica Parsons Reported Missing (2013)
Adoption can, oftentimes, offer a child a better life. Or, at least, that’s the hope. On July 30th 2013 a young girl was reported missing. One whose life was made infinitely worse by the couple who adopted her.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Erica_Parsons, https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/erica-parsons/erica-parsons-case-case
The Woman Found Behind the School - July 29 2026
July 29th: Jessica Currin Goes Out(2000)
Some cases are so badly handled there doesn’t seem to be a way to fix them no matter how hard some people try. On July 29th 2000 a young woman went out for the night and never came back. A case that, from the very beginning, was mishandled by local police and, because of that, has seen mistake upon mistake throughout the years.
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Tragedy at the Garlic Festival - July 28 2026
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Suicide or Murder on The Military Base - July 27 2026
July 27th: LaVena Johnson Born (1985)
When tragedy strikes a family will do anything to make sense of their loss. On July 27th 1985 a young woman was born who would lose her life while thousands of miles away from home. A death that her family swears was at the hands of someone else.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_LaVena_Johnson, https://exhibits.stanford.edu/saytheirnames/feature/
A Brother and Sister Charged with Murder - July 26 2026
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An Obsession With Wealth and Power - July 25 2026
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A Drug Fueled Murder Against Family - July 24 2026
July 24th: Tucker Cipriano Sentenced (the Cipriano Family) (2013)
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a loving and caring family. On July 24th 2013 a young man was sentenced for a crime he committed against people who cared for him deeply. A family who loved him and wanted the best for him but who he treated with malice one night and cost them everything.
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The Murder of James Jordan - Father of Michael Jordan - July 23 2026
July 23rd: James R. Jordan Sr. Killed (1993)
Some people are legendary and, with that, their deaths become media sensations. On July 23rd 1993 the father of a sports icon was tragically murdered. Thus changing the life of a legendary athlete forever.
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Lying is a Dangerous Game - July 22 2026
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The Conspiracy Around the Murder of Dr. Mary Sherman - July 21 2026
July 21st: Mary S. Sherman Killed (1964)
Some murders, even when they seem simple on the surface, can have such complicated theories you can’t even begin to imagine. On July 21st 1964 a woman was killed inside her home in what appeared to be a robbery. A murder that contains a multitude of theories. Chief among them includes secret experiments and the JFK assasination.
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The Mysterious Death of Grant Solomon - July 20 2026
https://crimetimelines.com/grant-solomon-2/, https://uncovered.com/cases/grant-solomon, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/news/what-happened-to-grant-solomon-loved-ones-believe-teen-baseball-stars-tragic-death-may-have-been-murder, https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/local_news/local-supporters-urge-investigation-into-death-of-grant-solomon/article_7033a99c-0611-11e
Murder by Eyedrops - July 19 2026
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The Brick Killer of Pakistan - July 18 2026
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The Chameleon Killer - July 17 2026
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The House Party That Held a Horrible Secret - July 16 2026
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Fighting the so Called Mountain Men - July 15 2026
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A Mysterious Murder and Fire - July 14 2026
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Alligator Infested Waters - July 13 2026
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A Tragic Murder With No Known Motive - July 12 2026
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The Murder of Julie Love - July 11 2026
July 11th: Julie Love Killed (Emmanuel Hammond) (1988)
One person can change everything. It’s been said time and time again but, in today’s story, the one person who changed everything in a case changed it for the better. Solved a murder that, taking place on July 11th 1988, might have otherwise gone cold.
https://www.ajc.com/news/local/julie-love-case-baffled-atlanta-police-for-year/8YbnfVvcb2D
Sleepovers and Family Members - July 10 2026
July 10th: Breasia Terrell Disappeared (2020)
We live in a world now where sleepovers seem like a thing of the past. Yet we sometimes make exceptions when it comes to family. On July 10th 2020 a young girl disappeared while at a sleepover with family. A place she should have felt safe.
https://people.com/iowa-man-sentenced-for-killing-girl-10-whose-remains-were-found-in-pond-8351218, https://ww
The Haskell Family Murders - July 9 2026
July 9th: Ronald Lee Haskell Kills (2014)
Abuse can take years to escape. And, even then, you might not ever feel safe. On July 9th 2014 a man committed a massacre to get revenge against a woman. One who got the courage to leave and whose family ended up paying the price.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Harris_County_shooting, https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/haskell-ronald-lee.htm, https://
The Catfishing Prank Murder - July 8 2026
July 8th: Christopher Kerfoot Killed (2021)
You never know who you are talking to online. On July 8th 2021 a young man was killed after meeting with someone he communicated with online. A case of miscommunication, mixed with anger, that boiled over into real life.
https://www.wmar2news.com/local/aberdeen-man-convicted-after-snapchat-date-prank-leads-to-murder, https://harfordsheriff.org/news/re
Was This A Drug Induced Psychosis That Ended in Murder? - July 7 2026
July 7th: John Wendell Keyler Kills(2020)
Extreme substance abuse can make you do things you’d never consider doing sober. On July 7th 2020 a man committed a truly heinous crime. One that he claimed was under the influence.
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https://reachfm.ca/articles/fort-st-john-rcmp-looking-for-missing-person-sarah-foord, https://www.bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/sc/23/00/2023BCSC0050.htm, https:
A Kidnapping on Dead River Road - July 6 2026
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Affairs and Murder - July 5 2026
July 5th: Thad Reynolds Killed (2004)
Sometimes there are secrets hidden behind even the happiest of marriages. On July 5th 2005 a beloved member of a tight knit community was brutally killed. A family man in a loving marriage whose life ended all because of a secret someone in his life was keeping.
https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-unforgettable/crime-news/scotty-harper-michelle-reynolds-thad-mu
The American Blue Beard - July 4 2026
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
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.
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The DNA and Tommy Zeigler - July 2 2026
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
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
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.
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A Decades Old Mystery - June 29 2026
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.
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What Happens When Rehabilitation Doesn't Work? - June 28 2026
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.
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The Telephone Killer - June 27 2026
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
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.
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Sid Jones the Secret Serial Killer - June 25 2026
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The Babysitting Interview - June 24 2026
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
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The Domino Effect of a Good Deed - June 22 2026
June 22nd: Dorothy Donovan Last Seen Alive (1991)
Doing a good deed can set off a domino effect you never quite realize. Usually, it’s a positive one. But what happens when the good thing you do ends up costing you more than you could possibly predict? On June 22nd 1991 a woman was seen for the last time alive and well. Someone unknowingly caught up in the domino effect of someone’s good deed.
The Most Likely Suspects - June 21 2026
June 21st: Dawnita Wilkerson Last Seen (2020)
When a threatened party goes missing, the person who spewed the threats should be a main suspect, right? On June 21st 2020 a woman was seen for the last time. One who was worried for her life because of the threats of a man. Yet, despite that, there are no arrests in her case.
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When The Mob Turns on its Own Hitman - June 20 2026
June 20th: Benjamin Siegel Dies (1947)
Having connections with the underworld can place a target on your back. Even if you're the one who's usually holding the weapon. On June 20th 1947 a notorious hitman became a victim. Showing that, with one wrong move, even the hunter can become the prey.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugsy_Siegel, https://themobmuseum.org/blog/killed-benjamin-bugsy-siegel/
When Punishment Becomes Homicide - June 19 2026
June 19th: Hana Grace Rose Williams Born (1997)
When someone chooses to adopt a child, one would hope they do so with the best of intentions. On June 19th 1997 a young girl was born. A girl who left her home country and came to the US hoping for a better life with a loving family. Instead, she found herself in absolute hell.
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Sandra Cheskey and the Murderous Friar Brothers - June 18 2026
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The Monster Butler Roy Fontaine - June 17 2026
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The Dead Prophet - June 16 2026
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When Answers Don't Lead To Closure - June 15 2026
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The Sweetheart Murders - June 14 2026
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The Green Twig Murder - June 13 2026
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Devastating Accident or Calculated Murder? - June 12 2026
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An Unethical Prosecutor - June 11 2026
June 11th: Judge Charles Sebesta Disbarred (Anthony Charles Graves)(2011)
Sometimes, the person under fire in a case isn’t just the one who committed the crime. On June 11th 2011 a prosecutor was disbarred years after a devastating murder case. One where he acted in ways unbefitting of a lawyer in order to bring a man to justice. The wrong man as it turned out.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant
Revenge and Torment - June 10 2026
June 10th: Bill Stout Killed (2007). Revenge is a powerful and deadly thing that can rip apart families. On June 10th 2007 a man lost his life after years of torment in the name of revenge.
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A Sudden Choice To Kill - June 9 2026
June 9th: Richard Cooey Born (1967)
Danger can come in the form of a helping hand. On June 9th 1967 a man was born who would, while pretending to be helpful, place two young girls’ lives in danger.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Cooey, https://prosecutor.summitoh.net/news/31575/only_pdf/clinton-dickens-denied-parole-04222022.pdf, https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/amr5
The Oregon Butcher - June 8 2026
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The Murder of Bourbon Street Performer Jaren Lockhart - June 6 2026
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A Mysterious Royal Murder - June 7 2026
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Elizabeth Smart - June 5 2026
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