From Obsession to Murder - November 14 2025

Nineteen eighty was going to be Dorothy Stratten’s year. Playboy’s Hugh Hefner thought it might even be her decade. She was just 20 years old, the girl next door with the shy smile and whispery voice who didn’t know her own beauty. But who was Dorothy really? And how did her rise to fame ultimately lead to her death? This is a six-part series about love, sex and murder in 1970s Hollywood when glitter pants and roller skates were all the rage, and the Playboy mansion hosted the biggest party in town. Listen today at http://wondery.fm/Starlet_CupofMurder December 8th: Nathan Miles Gale Kills (2004) When a celebrity dies, a world mourns. We may not know that person in real life, but they undoubtedly were there during a hard time. Whether it be a song that got you through a break up, a movie that made you laugh when you needed it most, or a performance that touched you and made you feel understood. On December 8th 2004 a musician was killed while performing on stage and the world of metal would never be the same. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder Follow MCOM on Instagram: @morningcupofmurder Have a Murder or strange local true crime story you want to share, or you just want to say hi? Email the show here: morningcupofmurder@gmail.com Morning Cup of Murder is researched, written and performed by Korina Biemesderfer. Follow Korina on Instagram: @kbiemesderfer Morning Cup of Murder is Edited and Produced by Dillon Biemesderfer Follow Dillon on instagram: @dungeonsanddillons Information for this episode collected from: Wikipedia, Murderpedia, rollingstone.com, CBS, dallasnews.com, loudwire.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Joulu 202018min

December 7th: John Williams Kills (1811) In the early 1800s, there were 3 central roads leaving London, one of which gained a bad reputation because of its seedy businesses, dark alleys and run down houses. When crime happened on Ratcliff Highway, no one bat an eye. And, on December 7th 1811, a man took full advantage of this less than desirable location to commit 2 vicious attacks later referred to as, the Ratcliff Highway Murders. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder Follow MCOM on Instagram: @morningcupofmurder Have a Murder or strange local true crime story you want to share, or you just want to say hi? Email the show here: morningcupofmurder@gmail.com Morning Cup of Murder is researched, written and performed by Korina Biemesderfer. Follow Korina on Instagram: @kbiemesderfer Morning Cup of Murder is Edited and Produced by Dillon Biemesderfer Follow Dillon on instagram: @dungeonsanddillons Information for this episode collected from: Wikipedia, Murderpedia, westindiacommittee.org, thamespolicemuseum.org.uk, kyrackramer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Joulu 202010min

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup December 6th: Harvey Miguel Robinson Born (1974) We can be shaped by those who we idolize. Whether that be for the best, or for the worse. On December 6th 1974 a young boy was born who idolized his abusive, alcoholic father. A man who grew up to take the lives 3 women, one of which was a young girl, and terrorize another. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder Follow MCOM on Instagram: @morningcupofmurder Have a Murder or strange local true crime story you want to share, or you just want to say hi? Email the show here: morningcupofmurder@gmail.com Morning Cup of Murder is researched, written and performed by Korina Biemesderfer. Follow Korina on Instagram: @kbiemesderfer Morning Cup of Murder is Edited and Produced by Dillon Biemesderfer Follow Dillon on instagram: @dungeonsanddillons Information for this episode collected from: Wikipedia, Murderpedia, enacademic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Joulu 202013min

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup December 5th: Norman Thorne Kills (1924) Desperate times call for desperate measures. That’s the way the saying goes at least. On December 5th 1924 a desperate man made a drastic decision when he felt he had no other choice. But, even now, all these years later, many are left debating his innocence. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder Follow MCOM on Instagram: @morningcupofmurder Have a Murder or strange local true crime story you want to share, or you just want to say hi? Email the show here: morningcupofmurder@gmail.com Morning Cup of Murder is researched, written and performed by Korina Biemesderfer. Follow Korina on Instagram: @kbiemesderfer Morning Cup of Murder is Edited and Produced by Dillon Biemesderfer Follow Dillon on instagram: @dungeonsanddillons Information for this episode collected from: Wikipedia, Murderpedia, enacademic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Joulu 202012min

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup December 4th: Gary Mark Gilmore Born (1940) We would all love to believe in rehabilitation. That just because someone makes some poor decisions, doesn’t mean our society should give up on them. Especially if those decisions start out as small, pettier crimes. But, what happens when those decisions, those crimes, happen over, and over, and over again, getting worse along the way. Should we continue letting them leave the confines of prion? On December 4th 1940 a man was born who started out small and ended with the murder of 2 strangers. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder Follow MCOM on Instagram: @morningcupofmurder Have a Murder or strange local true crime story you want to share, or you just want to say hi? Email the show here: morningcupofmurder@gmail.com Morning Cup of Murder is researched, written and performed by Korina Biemesderfer. Follow Korina on Instagram: @kbiemesderfer Morning Cup of Murder is Edited and Produced by Dillon Biemesderfer Follow Dillon on instagram: @dungeonsanddillons Information for this episode collected from: Wikipedia, Murderpedia, enacademic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Joulu 202012min

December 3rd: Jose Antonio Rodriguez Vega Born (1957) We never know what type of monster lies beneath the surface. On December 3rd 1957 a man was born who would be considered by many to be a good man, a perfect husband, and a hard worker. In reality, he was a sadistic murderer who targeted those who could not help themselves. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder Follow MCOM on Instagram: @morningcupofmurder Have a Murder or strange local true crime story you want to share, or you just want to say hi? Email the show here: morningcupofmurder@gmail.com Morning Cup of Murder is researched, written and performed by Korina Biemesderfer. Follow Korina on Instagram: @kbiemesderfer Morning Cup of Murder is Edited and Produced by Dillon Biemesderfer Follow Dillon on instagram: @dungeonsanddillons Information for this episode collected from: Wikipedia, Murderpedia, enacademic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Joulu 20208min

December 2nd: Shawn Ryan Grell Kills Daughter (1999) What happens when an inmate is released from prison? Well, if we are honest, many assume it’s only a matter of time before they reoffend and are sent back. But it’s that way of thinking that makes rehabilitation impossible. On December 2nd 1999 a man made a horrible decision that would take the life of the little girl he loved. A decision that he felt was forced by the inability to walk the straight and narrow after prison in a world that believes convicts never really change. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder Follow MCOM on Instagram: @morningcupofmurder Have a Murder or strange local true crime story you want to share, or you just want to say hi? Email the show here: morningcupofmurder@gmail.com Morning Cup of Murder is researched, written and performed by Korina Biemesderfer. Follow Korina on Instagram: @kbiemesderfer Morning Cup of Murder is Edited and Produced by Dillon Biemesderfer Follow Dillon on instagram: @dungeonsanddillons Information for this episode collected from: Wikipedia, Murderpedia, encyclopediaofarkansas.net, executedtoday.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Joulu 20209min

Welcome to December! I have an awesome month of cases lined up for you plus some updates! I hope you are all gearing up for an amazing Holiday season and are all staying safe during this crazy time! - Korina =) Become a Patron for just $1.00 a month, support the show and get some fantastic content! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Buy Merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Joulu 20205min