Was This The Assassination of a Spy In A Locked Hotel Room? - June 3 2025

December 4th: Victor Licata Dies (1950) Some cases are used as political fodder and, as such, the facts can often get lost in the chaos. On December 4th 1950 a man died in prison who will always be remembered for the role his crime played in the war against drugs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Licata, https://www.tampabay.com/arts-entertainment/arts/movies/2020/05/14/an-ybor-city-ax-murderer-led-to-marijuana-regulation-now-theres-a-movie-in-the-works/, https://www.nydailynews.com/true-crime-justice-story/ny-true-crime-justice-story-dream-slayer-20200327-j7xsxlilrfaefm73lecocf64pa-story.html, https://fee.org/articles/how-an-axe-murderer-helped-make-weed-illegal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Joulu 20248min

December 3rd: Marcelo de Jesus Silva Dies (2010) Today’s story is an incredibly short one. But the man who is at the center was no less cruel. On December 3rd 2010 a notorious criminal was killed at the hands of rivals. A man who made a name for himself with his appearance and penchant for violence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_de_Jesus_Silva, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/c1x9ys/other_marcelo_de_jesus_silva_life_and/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Joulu 20244min

Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can’t hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Information on today’s episode:December 2nd: Vanessa Lei Samson Abducted (1997) When two dangerous individuals somehow come together, it can have deadly consequences. On December 2nd 1997 a young woman was snatched off the side of the road and found herself at the mercy of two very dangerous individuals. https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Murder-and-abduction-chamber-3085903.php, https://patch.com/california/pleasanton/court-upholds-death-penalties-duo-who-killed-pleasanton-woman, https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/court-upholds-death-sentences-pleasanton-womans-murder/, https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-daveggio-michaud-34581, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1997/12/22/sacramento-couple-suspected-in-series-of-minivan-abductions-and-a-killing/70a0552e-5454-4348-8820-5f8f95c5ef1a/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11077380/vanessa-lei-samson, https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/couple-linked-to-murder-case/, https://www.kqed.org/news/11512221/hope-a-new-theory-case-notes-and-a-letter-from-the-governor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Joulu 20249min

Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can’t hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Information on today’s episode: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Joulu 20244min

December 1st: Somerton Man's Body Found (1948) Everyone loves a good mystery. And some even make it their life’s mission to find the solution. On December 1st 1948 a call to police came through and, as a result, began one of Australia’s greatest and most profound mysteries. One that, for many, has finally been solved.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerton_Man, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/have-scholars-finally-identified-the-mysterious-somerton-man-180980540/, https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/26/australia/australia-somerton-man-mystery-solved-claim-intl-hnk-dst/index.html, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-62314555, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/27/somerton-man-mystery-identity-solved-identified-australia, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/world/australia/somerton-man-name.html, https://www.dannydutch.com/post/the-mystery-of-the-somerton-man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Joulu 202418min

Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can’t hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Information on today’s episode: November 30th: Robert Lewis Dear Charged(2015) Sometimes a motive is impossible to determine. Other times it’s glaring. On November 30th 2015 a man was charged for a politically motivated crime in which he made sure his motive was not a secret. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Springs_Planned_Parenthood_shooting, https://gazette.com/news/courts/robert-dear-planned-parenthood-shooting/article_f8e850c0-bf5e-11ed-904c-cb59fe9759dd.html, https://gazette.com/news/courts/state-case-of-robert-dear-alleged-colorado-springs-planned-parenthood-shooter-remains-on-hold/article_6ca73d3e-40cd-11ed-9cb5-1fc0c128c66c.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/09/21/robert-dear-involuntary-medication-order/, https://www.denverpost.com/2021/09/16/robert-dear-planned-parenthood-shooting-incompetent/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Marras 202410min

Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can’t hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Information on today’s episode:November 29th: Amanda Cope Killed (2001) Some cases are so complicated it’s difficult to know if the final conclusion is the right one. On November 29th 2001 a young girl became the victim of a horrifying man. One who may have been a stranger or may have been someone incredibly close to her.  https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna38060491, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4212498/Man-serving-life-killing-daughter-disputed-case-dies.html, https://apnews.com/article/5a469d2641da42f18640e478b4e6e99d, https://www.wsoctv.com/news/prosecutor-fires-back-after-dateline-story-profile/222942518/, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/s-man-claimed-wrongly-convicted-dies-prison-article-1.2969362 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Marras 202427min

Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can’t hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Information on today’s episode: November 28th: Ted Binion Born(1943) Money can be a powerful motivator for both good and bad. On November 28th 1943 a man was born who would go on to amass a fortune. One that, allegedly, placed a target on his back. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Binion#:~:text=In%20June%201999%2C%20Murphy%20and,a%20form%20of%20manual%20suffocation., https://pvtimes.com/news/nbc-exhumes-ted-binion-case-on-dateline-episode-107896/, https://www.distractify.com/p/what-happened-to-ted-binion, https://medium.com/crimes-through-time/the-mysterious-death-of-ted-binion-af2a11a23838, https://www.casino.org/news/dateline-ted-binion-mysterious-death-las-vegas-casino-heir/, https://www.the-sun.com/news/4465168/who-was-ted-binion-and-what-happened-to-his-money/, https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/mystery-still-surrounds-ted-binions-1998-death-in-las-vegas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Marras 202414min