Morning Cup of Murder

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Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

April 23rd: Andrew Urdiales Arrested (1997) The longer a killer goes without detection, the bolder they seem to get. On April 23rd 1997 a man was finally arrested after over a decade of growing bolder and bolder with each murder. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Urdiales, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/andrew-urdiales-virendra-govin-condemned-inmates-found-dead-san-quentin-prison-death-row/, https://heavy.com/news/andrew-urdiales-death-cause/, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/serial-killer-andrew-urdiales-victims/, https://www.insideedition.com/andrew-urdiales-trial-survivor-recounts-horrific-torture-hands-california-serial-killer-44121, https://www.insideedition.com/andrew-urdiales-trial-survivor-recounts-horrific-torture-hands-california-serial-killer-44121, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/serial-killer-andrew-urdiales-monster-13532981, https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/andrew-urdiales/loner.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

April 22nd: Chester Poage's Body Found (2000) Friendships can be hard to find. But what happens when it's that very friendship that leads to your demise? On April 22nd 2000 a young man’s body was found abandoned in a secluded area. A man who was killed by a group of people he thought were his friends. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Chester_Poage, https://medium.com/@Charlie_OBrien/the-horrifying-kidnap-and-murder-of-chester-poage-d131d77cb1f1, https://victimsofhomicide.fandom.com/wiki/Chester_Poage, https://www.blackhillsfox.com/2023/03/25/chester-allan-poages-killer-fights-avoid-his-death-sentence/, https://www.denverpost.com/2007/07/11/death-of-man-who-tortured-killed-teen-to-mark-s-ds-first-execution-in-60-years/, https://chadronradio.com/federal-judge-hears-appeal-by-death-row-inmate-in-2000-black-hills-torture-murder/, https://murderdb.com/briley-piper-murders-chester-poage/, https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/05/torture-killer-who-made-teen-drink-acid-before-stoning-him-to-death-begs-to-be-spared-execution-13375109/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

April 21st: Ayahuasca Murders Video Posted (2018) The desire to help others is a valuable trait for someone to have. Yet, what happens when that desire becomes an obsession? On April 21st 2018 a disturbing video was posted online in which a man desperate to help others had his life taken by a village seeking justice for someone incredibly important to them. https://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/blurred-vision-a-shamans-murder-uncovers-the-dark-side-of-ayahuasca, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/29/peru-double-murders-ayahuasca-tourism-sebastian-woodroffe, https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/sebastian-woodroffe-death-ayahuasca-peru/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/peru-lynching-canadian-sebastian-woodroffe-shaman-olivia-arevalos-ayahuasca/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5645535/Peruvian-mob-kills-Canadian-blamed-shamans-killing.html, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-43858482, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/13/canadian-who-killed-brit-on-spiritual-retreat-says-it-was-kill-or-be-killed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

April 20th: Nikko Jenkins' Appeal Refused (2020) Dangerous individuals who show no sign of rehabilitation should never be released from prison. Yet, it unfortunately happens time and time again. On April 20th 2020 an appeal was rejected in a case involving an incredibly dangerous individual. One who proved time and time again what a danger he was yet was released from prison. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikko_Jenkins, https://murderpedia.org/male.J/j/jenkins-nikko.htm, https://omaha.com/complete-coverage-nikko-jenkins-convicted-of-4-murders-sentenced-to-death/collection_48429228-a038-11e5-9263-8bc352525845.html, https://vocal.media/criminal/the-crazy-case-of-nikko-jenkins, https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/118680-who-nikko-jenkins-age-wife-sister-father-interview-execution-date-worth/, https://www.unilad.com/news/us-news/nikko-jenkins-most-dangerous-inmate-864822-20231120, https://yen.com.gh/facts-lifehacks/biographies/218749-is-nikko-jenkins-alive-what/, https://www.documentarytube.com/articles/nikko-jenkins-killing-in-the-name-of-god/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2025

April 18th: Eva Taylor Killed (1974) As the saying goes, when you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras. On April 18th 1974 a woman was brutally murdered inside the comfort and safety of her home. A case that, though unsolved, has been connected in the eyes of many to the truly heinous crimes of a infamous serial killer. https://truecrimearticles.wordpress.com/2018/02/13/the-unsolved-murder-of-eva-davidson-taylor/, https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/thread/26/eva-davidson-taylor-april-1974 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

April 17th: Seath Jackson Killed (2011) Teenagers experience a wild range of emotions at what feels like maximum intensity. What happens, though, when that emotion is rage and jealousy? On April 17th 2011 a young boy lost his life at the hands of a group of teens. A murder motivated by jealousy and misplaced anger. https://allthatsinteresting.com/seath-jackson, https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/teenager-seath-jackson-brutally-murdered-by-five-others-near-ocala-6545159, https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/06/17/woman-convicted-of-teens-murder-to-be-released-from-prison/, https://www.forthefansmedia.com/post/a-twisted-love-triangle-the-death-of-seath-jackson, https://www.forthefansmedia.com/post/a-twisted-love-triangle-the-death-of-seath-jackson, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/fla-teens-found-guilty-in-murder-of-seath-jackson/, https://www.murderpm.com/p/the-murder-of-seath-jackson, https://www.unilad.com/news/us-news/teenage-killers-seath-jackson-charged-murder-779425-20230818 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

April 16th: Alvar Larsson Disappeared (1967) Some cases are doomed to remain unsolved and some, even if magically figured out, will never see justice done. On April 16th 1967 a young boy disappeared while out on a chore. A boy who has never been seen alive or dead since and whose case remains unsolved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

April 14th: Duchesse de Choiseul-Praslin Born  (1807) Some cases create a ripple effect that no one could possibly predict. On April 14th 1807 a woman was born who would find herself the victim of a murder and a scandal. One that led to a revolution and a king leaving his throne. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7oise,_duchesse_de_Praslin, https://www.geriwalton.com/murder-of-duchess-de-choiseul-praslin/, https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA90190424&sid=googleScholar&v=2.1&it=r&linkaccess=abs&issn=01491830&p=AONE&sw=w&userGroupName=tel_oweb&isGeoAuthType=true&aty=geo#:~:text=ON%20THE%20MORNING%20OF%20AUGUST,self%2Dadministered%20dose%20of%20arsenic., http://strangeco.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-deadly-duke-de-praslin.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

April 13th: Madalyn Murray O'Hair Born (1919) What happens when your beliefs place a target on your back? On April 13th 1919 a woman was born who, as an adult, would be very loud about her set of beliefs. A woman who was the target of many due to her outspoken personality. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madalyn_Murray_O%27Hair, https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/the-mysterious-disappearance-and-grisly-murder-of-madalyn-murray-ohair-6465c9f9d6ce, https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/true-crime-SA-kidnapping-murder-Madalyn-OHair-11017782.php, https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/resentencing-hearing-friday-for-man-convicted-for-1995-murder-of-madalyn-murray-ohair-theft-of-600k-in-gold-coins/, https://www.newsweek.com/gary-karr-involved-killing-atheist-leader-madalyn-murray-ohair-gets-new-50-year-sentence-1575860, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2025

April 12th: Alvira Johnson Body Identified (1933) Some cases have so little information that it makes it nearly impossible to solve. On April 12th 1933 a set of remains found in a burned down farmhouse were officially identified as belonging to most of the members of the Johnson family. Thus beginning a case that, even almost a century later, remains unsolved. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-extras/unsolved-chisago-county-mother-7-children-killed-1930s-farmhouse-fire/89-9eec8dbd-8151-4fca-b535-fe5d7b34e82e, https://crimecapsule.com/albin-johnson-mystery/, https://www.pinecountynews.com/news/a-local-tragedy-remembered-a-mystery-re-examined/article_61bf4cb0-6291-11e7-9858-378c77b6bfb3.html, https://www.everand.com/book/470984476/Murder-in-Chisago-County-The-Unsolved-Johnson-Family-Mystery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2025

April 11th: Daunte Wright Killed (2021) Police shooting and brutality has, in recent years, become a constant in our media. It seems like every day there’s a new story and a new case to unpack. On April 11th 2021 a man lost his life during an arrest. A case in which many were divided between calling it an accident, or an act of racism and brutality. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Daunte_Wright, https://www.nytimes.com/article/daunte-wright-death-minnesota.html, https://apnews.com/article/daunte-wright-kim-potter-police-shooting-93c1d847f2188571ce70285d0ac55406, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/08/us/who-was-daunte-wright.html, https://www.npr.org/2023/04/22/1171455141/kim-potter-daunte-wright-leaving-prison, https://www.mprnews.org/crime-law-and-justice/killing-of-daunte-wrightThe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

April 10th: Heather Bogle Body Found (2015) Families of victims have to, in their grief, learn to trust those placed in charge of solving their loved one’s cases. But what happens if that person cannot be trusted? On April 10th 2015 a woman’s body was found in a case that saw the lead investigator steer the case in the wrong direction. Thus leaving the murder unsolved for 2 years. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-shocking-details-heather-bogle-s-murder, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/heather-bogle-murder-investigation-daniel-myers-3-innocent-suspects-sandusky-county-detective-behind-bars-48-hours/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-secrets-uncovered-what-happened-heather-bogle, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/heather-bogle-daniel-myers-sandusky-ohio-murder-evidence-photos/, https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2015/04/12/Body-found-in-car-trunk-in-Clyde/stories/20150412127, https://sanduskyregister.com/news/78670/crime-of-passion/, https://sanduskyregister.com/news/106999/heather-bogle-slaying-horrified-the-community/, https://www.ranker.com/list/heather-bogle-investigation/aspen-stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

April 9th: Sarah Lunde Killed (2005) One should be careful with the people they allow around their children. On April 9th 2005 a young girl had her life brutally ripped away from her by a man who had a connection with her mother. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna7535840, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/sarah-lunde/, https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2008/08/23/onstott-gets-life-for-girl-s-murder/, https://www.cnn.com/2005/US/04/16/florida.girl/index.html, https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/victims-mother-and-brother-testify-against-david-onstott/67-391877019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

April 8th: Elsie Paroubek Abducted (1911) Sometimes, answers are impossible to find. On April 8th 1911 a young girl disappeared in a case that, even today, lacks any concrete answers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsie_Paroubek, https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/gypsies, https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/kidnappings/elsie-paroubek/, https://www.escapeintolife.com/essays/the-two-worlds-of-henry-darger/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

April 7th: Lainz Angels of Death Arrested (1989) The hospital is a place where, one would hope, they have a chance to get better. On April 7th 1989 a group of women were arrested for crimes they allegedly committed against patients who came into the hospital to receive treatment. Instead, they were met with a truly horrible death at the hands of the very people there to help them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lainz_Angels_of_Death, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/jul/18/austria, https://vocal.media/criminal/the-lainz-angels-of-death, https://www.nytimes.com/1989/04/18/world/killing-of-49-patients-by-4-nurse-s-aides-stuns-the-austrians.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

April 6th: Bison Dele Born (1969) Blood is thicker than water. It’s a saying many use to describe the bond between family members. That bond, however, is not always a sacred one. On April 6th 1969 a man was born who would go on to have some success in the world of professional sports. A man who, just when he started living the life he really wanted, had everything ripped away by someone incredibly close to him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bison_Dele, https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-what-happened-bison-dele-cause-death-late-nba-player-explored#:~:text=Two%20months%20after%20the%20trio's,for%20forging%20his%20brother's%20signature.&text=Dabord%20made%20a%20confession%20during,his%20brother%20would%20kill%20him., https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/bison-dele-killed-by-brother-report-1.323223, https://nzherald.co.nz/nz/mystery-nz-woman-link-to-mid-sea-triple-killing/6J7QWIE3B5FUCS4X6NOBRV5DVI/, https://www.si.com/longform/bison-dele/index.html, https://www.sportscasting.com/the-mysterious-life-and-murder-at-sea-of-nba-champion-bison-dele-aka-brian-williams/, https://www.the-sun.com/sport/8847090/mysterious-death-of-forgotten-michael-jordan-teammate-bison-dele/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2025

April 5th: Alonzo Brooks' Death Ruled a Homicide (2021) There are so many factors to consider when a crime is committed. On April 5th 2021 a cold case took a massive turn when the victims' cause of death was ruled a homicide. A case in which, authorities now believe, may have been motivated by the victims race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2025

April 4th: Charles Taylor Killed (2015) Revenge and love can be a powerful motivator for some of the most devastating actions. On April 4th 2015 a man was killed by a woman who, even now, remains remorseless for her actions. Ones she claims were motivated by her desperate need for revenge. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/social-media-homicide-confessions/murder-of-charles-taylor/10C4C897B806E0EA774F091ED27B915E, https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/EXCLUSIVE-Amanda-Taylor-talks-about-Montgomery-Co-murder-planned-crime-spree-373366421.html, https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/charlie-taylor, https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/05/18/exclusive-selfie-killer-amanda-taylor-speaks-out-from-behind-bars/, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3590097/selfie-killer-amanda-taylor-killed-father-in-law-photos-corpse-happy/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4517230/Selfie-killer-reveals-took-photo-body.html, https://www.wsls.com/news/2015/11/12/amanda-taylor-will-spend-life-in-jail/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

April 3rd: Stephanie Roper Killed (1982) Not all kind offers are made without malice. On April 3rd 1982 a young woman’s life was brutally taken away from her at the hands of two men she thought were just being kind.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Stephanie_Roper, https://www.frostburg.edu/profile/s23/remembering-stephanie-roper.php, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1982/09/30/md-man-convicted-of-roper-murder/b72fbceb-f4f0-47f8-b0c1-365b02b65d75/, https://www.mdcrimevictims.org/about/, https://theprivateerclause.com/the-murder-of-stephanie-roper/, https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/40-years-after-her-murder-stephanie-ropers-family-continues-advocating-for-victims-rights/3021439/, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1982/04/16/when-evil-came-along/3f31f169-c3d1-4ef5-bf8b-e56e225db4bc/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

April 2nd: Marvin Gaye Born (1939) When someone famous has their life ended, the world looks on with shock and despair. On April 2nd 1939 an incredibly talented man was born who would go on to become the favorite musician of millions. All of whom were devastated when they learned that a tumultuous relationship ended his life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Gaye, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Marvin_Gaye, https://americansongwriter.com/the-story-behind-the-murder-of-marvin-gaye/, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/marvin-gaye-murder, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/celebrity/bad-blood-between-marvin-gaye-and-his-father-led-to-motown-legends-murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

April 1st: Brian Shaffer Disappeared (2006) In a time where surveillance tapes exist, it’s hard to believe people can still vanish without a trace. On April 1st 2006 a man walked out of a bar and, though seen on security footage, managed to walk just off screen and somehow vanish into thin air. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brian_Shaffer, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/brian-shaffer, https://allthatsinteresting.com/brian-shaffer, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/The-Bizarre-Disappearance-of-Brian-Shaffer, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/mystery-student-who-went-bar-29365303 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

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March 31st: Ovida "Cricket" Coogler Disappears (1949) Some cases get so lost in political corruption that they end up pushed to the background of a story. On March 31st 1949 a young woman disappeared in a case that exposed corruption within local police and politics. A case that remains unsolved. https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,888047,00.html, https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/memories-of-murder-cricket-mystery-still-lives,3431, https://prezi.com/nb0lyvyqlsjq/easter-egg-murder-ovida-cricket-coogler/, https://www.taosnews.com/opinion/columns/torture-of-innocent-black-man-in-1950s-new-mexico-linked-to-unsolved-mystery/article_db373ead-7d48-5f03-bedb-7162c7e959c4.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

March 28th: Holly Branagan Killed (1979) One decision could end up costing someone their lives. On March 28th 1979 a young girl unknowingly made a deadly decision. One that, even today, remains unsolved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

March 27th: Andre Thomas Kills (2004) There are some cases in which you can watch as a person descends into a deeply dangerous mental state. One that might cost someone their life. On March 27th 2004 a man took the lives of 3 individuals. A man who, from the time he was a young boy, showed clear signs of a worsening mental state and became more and more dangerous as the years went by. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Thomas, https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/death_row/dr_info/thomasandre.html, https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/07/texas-death-row-andre-thomas/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/andre-thomas-execution-delayed-texas-death-row-inmate-cut-out-his-eyes/, https://www.texastribune.org/series/trouble-in-mind/, https://apnews.com/article/crime-sherman-houston-texas-70e9d83619c02b2e2e5b42dd007e38d9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

March 26th: Michella Welch Disappeared (1986) When two things are similar, the human brain connects them to one another. On March 26th 1986 a young girl disappeared without a trace. And, just months later, so did another girl around her age. Two cases that, for decades, were completely intertwined. https://authorcindyparmiter.medium.com/predator-in-the-park-the-horrific-slayings-of-michella-welch-and-jennifer-bastian-4c5dc62b8ed9, https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/dna-technology-leads-to-killers-of-michella-welch-jennifer, https://snapshot.parabon-nanolabs.com/snapshot-case-summary--tacoma-wa--michella-welch-murder.html, https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article259624224.html, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/4-key-details-michella-welch-jennifer-bastian-s-murders, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Michella_Welch, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-secrets-uncovered-what-happened-to-michella-welch-jennifer-bastian, https://komonews.com/news/local/pierce-county-man-found-guilty-of-1986-cold-case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

March 24th: Aliza Sherman Kills (2013) Most vicious murders take place behind closed doors or under the cover of night. On March 24th 2013, though, a woman was brutally stabbed to death right there on the sidewalk in broad daylight. Yet, despite this, her case remains unsolved. https://www.cleveland19.com/2023/03/23/10-years-later-is-aliza-shermans-murder-any-closer-being-solved/, https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/daughter-works-cleveland-clinic-honor-aliza-sherman-10-year-anniversar-rcna76177, https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/remembering-aliza-sherman-cleveland-murder-10-years-later-vigil/95-b0a042a1-02a4-4d3c-a71a-ced3e67f70df, https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Cold-Case/Homicides/Sherman, https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/10-years-after-mothers-murder-aliza-shermans-daughter-finds-her-voice-with-new-podcast, https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/sherman/3-1-who-killed-aliza-sherman-part-1/article_063f26b6-24b5-11ee-abcd-b711ed956074.html, https://www.ideastream.org/show/sound-of-ideas/2023-08-02/podcast-focuses-renewed-attention-on-unsolved-murder-of-aliza-sherman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2025

March 22nd: Byron David Smith's Appeal Denied (2021) There are some crimes that blur the lines and cause a lot of debate. Today’s story is one of those cases. On March 22nd 2021 a man was denied an appeal in a case that saw a city divided in opinion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2025

March 21st: Ricky Ray Rector's First Victim (1981) Executions can sometimes end in debates over various aspects. On March 21st 1981 a man took the life of his first victim, thus securing himself a death penalty. A man who, in the aftermath of his death, became the crux of an argument over the execution of someone with an intellectual disability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

March 19th: Colleen Orsborn Goes Missing (1984) When missing teens are immediately assumed to be runaways, it can set a case back tremendously. On March 19th 1984 a young girl went missing and was presumed a runaway. A teenager who may or may not have had a run-in with a dangerous serial killer. https://charleyproject.org/case/colleen-emily-orsborn, https://disappearedblog.com/colleen-orsborn/, https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2011/02/02/dr-g-matches-dna-to-florida-teen-missing-since-1984/26413613007/, https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2011/02/02/dr-g-links-body-found-in-orange-in-1984-to-missing-daytona-beach-teen-girl/, https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Colleen_Orsborn, https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/wilder-christopher.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

March 18th: Meg Purk Dies (Scott Purk) (1985) Sometimes it takes decades to finally learn the truth. On March 18th 1985 a woman died and her cause of death was listed as suicide. It would take almost 3 decades for police to finally prove what they suspected all along. That she was the victim of a homicide. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-unforgettable-where-scott-purk-now, https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/09/scott-purk-sentence-trial-meg-purk/, https://www.beaconjournal.com/in-depth/news/2020/12/16/exhumation-solve-1985-murder-margaret-purk-akron-woman/6236069002/, https://www.oxygen.com/exhumed/crime-news/scott-purk-caught-for-murder-of-margaret-meg-purk-by-exhumation, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8745809/Man-murdered-pregnant-wife-three-decades-ago-caused-Ohio-investigators-reopen-case.html, https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2020/12/16/ohio-murder-solved-timeline-margaret-purk-case/6236127002/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-happened-margaret-meg-purk, https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-scott-purk-now/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

March 17th: Eastern Air Lines Shuttle Flight 1320 (1970) You never know if the stranger you casually pass is someone dangerous hiding in plain sight. On March 17th 1970 a group of strangers boarded a plane having no clue that a passenger among them had nefarious plans for this particular flight. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Air_Lines_Shuttle_Flight_1320, http://www.celebrateboston.com/disasters/eastern-airlines-hijacking-1970.htm, https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/20/magazine/you-dont-understand-captain-he-has-gun-hijacking-flight-1320/, https://www.magzter.com/stories/Lifestyle/Readers-Digest-India/Hijacked, https://joeclarksblog.com/?p=2163 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

March 16th: Esteban Santiago-Ruiz Born (1990) Mental illness, once triggered, can completely change a person. On March 16th 1990 a young man was born who would, prior to his service in the military, live a seemingly normal life. Once he came back from Iraq, though, things took a drastic decline that would eventually lead to the deaths of 5 strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2025

March 14th: Robert Maudsley's First Murder (1974) Some criminals are so dangerous special efforts  have to be made to keep others safe. On March 14th 1974 a man killed for the first time and set off the domino effects that eventually led him to the title of Britain’s longest serving prisoner in solitary confinement. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Maudsley, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/britains-most-dangerous-killer-die-30548870, https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/crime/uks-most-dangerous-serial-killer-31743653, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/25198525/uks-most-dangerous-killer-locked-in-glass-cage/, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-britains-most-dangerous-killer-31661880, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/maudsley-robert.htm, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/making-a-monster/abused-as-a-child-robert-maudsley-killed-abusers-as-an-adult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

March 13th: Robert Eugene Brashers Born (1958) Sometimes a dangerous killer can hide in plain sight. On March 13th 1958 one such man was born. A man who, though he had a criminal record, died before anyone realized he was a serial killer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Eugene_Brashers, https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/crime/2018/10/05/greenville-cold-case-robert-brashers-jenny-zitricki/1534079002/, https://www.kfvs12.com/2019/02/05/my-father-was-serial-killer-robert-brashers-daughter-speaks-out/, https://www.genealogyexplained.com/igg-cases/robert-brashers/, https://greenvillejournal.com/news/greenville-police-murderer-in-28-year-old-cold-case-identified/, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/murder-suspects-robert-brashers-body-exhumed-solve-two-1990s-cold-cases, https://www.kfvs12.com/2019/02/05/face-face-how-science-police-work-identified-serial-killer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

March 12th: Briley Brothers Kill (1979) The bond between brothers is a strong one. Yet, in this case, it is also incredibly dangerous. On March 12th 1979 a trio of brothers began a killing spree that took the lives of 12 victims. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briley_Brothers, https://richmond.com/news/rampage-the-briley-brothers-terrorized-richmond-area/article_b86344f8-a0f4-521a-bf35-cadafdad143f.html, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/linwood-james-anthony-briley-brothers-murder-spree-duncan-meekins, https://medium.com/@michrkarr/the-briley-brothers-virginia-1970s-4dd3cc54ef3, https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/briley-linwood.htm, https://medium.com/@brianjmyers/the-horrifying-crime-spree-of-the-briley-brothers-8a227f90d9f3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

March 11th: Lois Riess Kills (2018) Greed can make even the most unsuspecting person into a monster. On March 11th 2018 a man was killed by someone who, as far as police could figure, was motivated by greed and an addiction to gambling. A woman who thought her freedom and her desires were more important than a human life. https://magazine.atavist.com/the-pretender-lois-reiss-minnesota-florida-gambling-murder/, https://winknews.com/2023/10/26/lois-riess-prosecutor-talks/, https://www.the-sun.com/news/7613060/where-is-lois-riess-now/, https://people.com/crime/lois-riess-murdered-husband-before-killing-woman-steal-id/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-murders-david-riess-pamela-hutchinson, https://www.fresherslive.com/latest/articles/where-is-lois-riess-now-lois-riess-wikipedia-husband-daughter-family-10019038, https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/lois-riess-pleads-guilty-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-1st-degree-murder/https://magazine.atavist.com/the-pretender-lois-reiss-minnesota-florida-gambling-murder/, https://winknews.com/2023/10/26/lois-riess-prosecutor-talks/, https://www.the-sun.com/news/7613060/where-is-lois-riess-now/, https://people.com/crime/lois-riess-murdered-husband-before-killing-woman-steal-id/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-murders-david-riess-pamela-hutchinson, https://www.fresherslive.com/latest/articles/where-is-lois-riess-now-lois-riess-wikipedia-husband-daughter-family-10019038, https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/lois-riess-pleads-guilty-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-1st-degree-murder/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

March 10th: Misty Copsey Born (1978) Your teenage years are supposed to be filled with fun, not fear. On May 10th 1978 a young girl was born who would spend a day out having all the fun in the world. Yet, when that day came to a close, she went off into the night and was never seen again.  https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/unsolved/misty-copsey-disappearance-remained-unsolved-for-decades/281-071fadd1-538a-43d1-8282-401c3c0d4119, https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Misty_Copsey, https://charleyproject.org/case/misty-donna-copsey, http://www.tpcrimestoppers.com/case.php?id=881, https://unresolved.me/misty-copsey, https://www.koin.com/news/missing-persons/true-crime-tuesday-what-happened-to-misty-copsey/, https://truecrimedetective.co.uk/missing-misty-copsey-377210c256ea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

March 9th: Steven Judy Executed (Chasteen Family Murders)(1981) Some of the people we tell stories about develop into dangerous killers later in life. Some, however, seem to be born into it. Showing signs of danger from a very young age. On March 9th 1981 one such man was executed for the crime he committed against a mother and her 3 children. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Timothy_Judy, https://polis.iupui.edu/steven-t-judy-case-sensational-murder-trial/, https://www.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2015/03/09/steven-judy-4-killed-in-chilling-case/24654597/, https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/2001/10/21/steven-judy-case-still-resonates-20-years-later/49028507/, https://indianainfamy.com/2022/04/28/this-day-in-infamy-the-murder-of-terry-lee-chasteen-and-her-chldren/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025

March 8th: William Pierce Jr. Arrested (1971) It’s hard not to believe someone when they confess to a crime. On March 8th 1971 a man was arrested who, by his own admission, was a serial killer who took the lives of 9 individuals. A man who, later, retracted that statement. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Pierce_(serial_killer), https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/pierce-william.htm, https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a28747713/william-junior-pierce-mindhunter/, https://torontosun.com/news/world/crime-hunter-serial-killer-junior-pierce-a-loser-in-life-and-death, https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a28759786/william-junior-pierce-mindhunter-true-story/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2025