141: The Murderer and The Hidden Money - September 21 2019 - Today in True Crime

Follow on Spotify today! June 9th: Cheryl Lynne Harper Disappears (1959) Sometimes there are doubts about the person placed behind bars for a crime. On June 9th 1959 a young girl disappeared in a case that saw a quick conviction. One that, decades later, was called under question. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Truscott, https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/who-killed-lynne-harper-retired-opp-sergeant-says-travelling-salesman-a-suspect-in-string-of-murders, https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/2015/01/04/the-search-for-lynne-harper, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/30trb6/steven_truscottdid_he_kill_lynne_harper_in_59/, https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/lynne-harpers-family-speaks-out-on-truscott/article20401083/, https://www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com/2015/10/09/lynne-harper-murder-still-affects-lawson-56-years-later, https://militarybruce.com/case-not-closed-the-enduring-tragedy-of-the-harper-truscott-murder-case/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Jun 202415min

June 8th: Ernest Austin Kills (1913) Some heinous individuals get to live on in infamy long after their deaths. On June 8th 1913 a young girl was murdered in a case that saw her killer’s name being remembered for centuries to come. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Austin_(murderer), https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/austin-ernest.htm, https://blogs.archives.qld.gov.au/2021/09/20/ernest-austin-the-last-man-hanged-in-queensland/, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/72336203 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Jun 20248min

June 7th: Judith Roberts Killed (1972) You never know when the last words will be spoken to loved ones. On June 7th 1972 a young girl left her home in anger and never spoke to her family again. The victim of a brutal crime that remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Evans_case, https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/murdered-schoolgirl-judith-roberts-unknown-24202705, https://www.the-sun.com/news/4685467/judith-roberts-murder-what-happened/, https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/itv-yorkshire-ripper-the-secret-murders-peter-sutcliffe-judith-roberts-unsolved-killing, https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Ex-cop%3A+I+know+Ripper.+I%27ve+got+inside+his+head.+He+killed...-a0574392238, https://www.macearchive.org/films/atv-today-01081972-new-clues-murder-judith-roberts-tamworth, http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=77&termRef=Judith%20Roberts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Jun 202412min

June 6th: Emily Swann Kills (1903)  The outcome of a case depends largely on the time period in which the trial happened. On June 6th 1903 a murder occurred and, in the end, pointed the finger at a woman who, had she been tried in more modern times, might have seen a far different outcome of her trial.  *Suggested by Benjamin Metcalfe* https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/swann-emily.htm, http://www.britishexecutions.co.uk/execution-content.php?key=122&termRef=Emily%20Swann, https://www.truecrimelibrary.com/crimearticle/two-on-the-gallows/, https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/murder-mystery-and-my-family-story-executed-yorkshire-mother-features-bbc-crime-series-1757367, https://www.executedtoday.com/2008/12/29/1903-emily-swann-and-john-gallagher-the-wombwell-murderers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Jun 20249min

June 5th: Jodi Huisentruit Born (1968) It’s hard not to cry coverup when a seemingly straightforward case remains unsolved for decades. On June 5th 1968 a young woman was born who would suddenly disappear without any warning. A case that, despite a few key pieces of evidence, remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Huisentruit, https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2023/02/19/a-new-reward-offered-in-hopes-of-movement-in-jodi-huisentruit-case/69920917007/, https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/missing-tv-anchor-jodi-huisentruit-never-made-it-to-work/, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Jodi_Huisentruit, https://www.foxla.com/news/where-is-jodi-huisentruit-search-for-news-anchor-continues-27-years-later, https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/jodi-huisentruit/, https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/last-person-to-talk-to-jodi-huisentruit-gives-rare-interview/89-cf5a9cea-4492-4d7b-ba74-464390e6f344, https://uncovered.com/cases/jodi-huisentruit, https://siouxlandnews.com/news/local/25000-offered-for-help-in-solving-disappearance-of-jodi-huisentruit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Jun 202412min

June 4th: Kyron Horman Disappeared (2010) When a young child disappears, it seems that an entire community comes together and mourns the loss as one. On June 4th 2010 a young boy disappeared from his school in a case where so many came to help find him that it was considered the largest search in Oregon history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Kyron_Horman, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/kyron-richard-horman, https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/06/new-age-progressed-photo-of-kyron-horman-released-as-tips-still-trickle-in-12-years-after-second-graders-disappearance.html, https://www.koin.com/news/missing-persons/what-happened-to-kyron-horman-12-years-later-question-still-unanswered/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/kyron-horman, https://people.com/crime/kyron-horman-missing-persons-case-would-be-19-years-old/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Jun 202412min

Check out New Merch on 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 June 4th: Kyron Horman Disappeared (2010) When a young child disappears, it seems that an entire community comes together and mourns the loss as one. On June 4th 2010 a young boy disappeared from his school in a case where so many came to help find him that it was considered the largest search in Oregon history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Kyron_Horman, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/kyron-richard-horman, https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/06/new-age-progressed-photo-of-kyron-horman-released-as-tips-still-trickle-in-12-years-after-second-graders-disappearance.html, https://www.koin.com/news/missing-persons/what-happened-to-kyron-horman-12-years-later-question-still-unanswered/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/kyron-horman, https://people.com/crime/kyron-horman-missing-persons-case-would-be-19-years-old/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Jun 20248min

June 2nd: Jessica Johnson Killed (2017) A cause of death is not always apparent. On June 2nd 2017 a young woman was found dead outside a home. The discovery led to a quick investigation and a whole lot of argument over what the cause of death truly was. https://thecinemaholic.com/how-did-jessica-johnson-die-who-killed-her/, https://the-mystique.medium.com/jessica-johnson-murder-or-suicide-8bd776e28b9f, https://www.ranker.com/list/jessica-johnson-case/patrick-thornton, https://dotcomstories.com/jessica-johnson-death/, https://talkmurder.com/jessica-renee-johnson/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Jun 20249min