Grief, Suspicion and Murder - June 19 2025

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   July 31st: Yukio Yamaji Arrested for the First Time (2000) When a dangerous person is released it’s always a gamble. On one hand, there is a chance for reform. On the other, there is a chance for escalation. On July 31st 2000 a young offender was arrested for a brutal crime. One that, when released a few years later, seemed to be just the start of what he was truly capable of.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukio_Yamaji, https://morbidology.com/the-osaka-sister-killer-yukio-yamaji/, https://s-a-ozbourne.medium.com/the-story-of-one-of-japans-youngest-serial-killers-d5220db20cb8, https://murderpedia.org/male.Y/y/yamaji-yukio.htm, https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/silent-execution-of-osaka-sisters-killer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Jul 20239min

July 30th: William Andrews executed (Hi Fi Murders)(1992) When a plan is made amongst dangerous men there is a chance they will leave behind a trail of bodies. On July 30th 1992 one man in a group of assailants was executed for the crime that cost 3 individuals their lives and irrevocably changed 2 more.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hi-Fi_murders, https://www.ranker.com/list/ogden-hi-fi-facts/jessika-gilbert, https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a1/andrews-william.htm, https://www.grunge.com/331106/the-messed-up-truth-about-the-hi-fi-murders/, http://www.morbidtourism.com/locations/id/6089e65e55fc2e6540fd634a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jul 202313min

NEW MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ July 29th: Hazel Frome Born (1888) When some cases grow cold we get theory upon theory from people trying to connect all the loose ends. On July 29th 1888 the matriarch, and one key aspect of today’s story, was born. Her death, along with that of her daughter, would launch one of the largest investigations in Texas and see theories that, though incredibly interesting, have yet to solve their cold case.  https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/unsolved-crimes/, https://www.nydailynews.com/true-crime-justice-story/ny-sierra-diablo-murders-mother-daughter-20220507-c7mzwg3klneh5bhzsta3lfvkve-story.html, http://strangeco.blogspot.com/2021/05/horror-in-west-texas-frome-murders.html, ,https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=MT19380406.2.23&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------1, https://www.mercurynews.com/2013/04/04/berkeley-a-look-back-city-shocked-by-sensational-double-murder/, http://malefactorsregister.com/wp/dumb-luck/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Jul 202313min

July 28th: Sophie Du Plantier Born (1957) What happens when your safe retreat becomes a nightmare? On July 28th 1957 a woman was born who would travel to her holiday home for some rest and relaxation. A trip that would end up being her very last.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Sophie_Toscan_du_Plantier, https://www.biography.com/news/sophie-toscan-du-plantier-murder, https://www.moviemaker.com/10-haunting-details-sophie-toscan-du-plantier-murder-case-ian-bailey/, https://www.irishpost.com/news/sophie-toscan-du-plantiers-murder-was-sparked-by-argument-over-bottle-of-wine-insider-claims-222743, https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/sophie-toscan-du-plantier-death-probe-moves-to-fresh-witness-interviews-amid-suggestions-gardai-may-revive-immunity-provisions-in-the-case-41560292.html, https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/sophie-toscan-du-plantiers-killer-25736017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Jul 202313min

If you want to try Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder, get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/MCOM and use code MCOM at checkout. July 27th: Sammy Yatim Killed (2013) Understanding someone’s actions isn't’ always a simple task. On July 27th 2013 a young man acting completely out of character placed himself and others in danger. The attempt to understand the actions of a man sent to diffuse the situation would end up causing protests, many court dates, and international outrage.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Sammy_Yatim, https://localwiki.org/toronto/Sammy_Yatim, https://globalnews.ca/news/5775283/sammy-yatim-family-angry-day-parole-granted-james-forcillo/, https://globalnews.ca/news/5708077/inquest-sammy-yatim-toronto-police/, https://nationalpost.com/news/toronto/toronto-cop-sentenced-to-six-years-in-sammy-yatims-shooting-death-released-on-bail-while-he-appeals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jul 202314min

July 26th: David Alan Gore Arrested (1983) To some, blood is thicker than water. They would do anything for their family no matter the consequences. On July 26th 1983 a man who committed unspeakable acts with his own cousin was finally arrested.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Alan_Gore, https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gore-david.htm, https://killersvault.com/david-alan-gore/, https://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/florida-executes-serial-killer-david-alan-gore-after-28-years/1224751/, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-21244412 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Jul 202310min

July 25th: Amanda LeeAnn Fletcher Hartleben Kills (2020) Kindness can sometimes end up costing someone their life. On July 25th 2020 a woman passed away in a hospital bed. A woman who, weeks before, was kind enough to let a man stay with her when he had nowhere else to go. A man who her family fought tooth and nail to prove had something to do with her unexplained death.  https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/07/31/amanda-leeann-fletcher-hartleben-of-kitty-hawk-july-25/, https://www.pilotonline.com/news/vp-nw-mother-murder-20200912-cjjlqx6f4rhpdfxpbahxaknk24-story.html, https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/10/27/second-degree-murder-charges-filed-for-death-of-kitty-hawk-woman/, https://www.obxtoday.com/grand-jury-indicts-ex-boyfriend-for-murder-in-kitty-hawk-womans-death/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Jul 20238min

July 24th: Brenda Lafferty Killed (1984) How far would you go for your family? On July 24th 1984 a young woman and her daughter were brutally slain in a murder committed by a man at the behest of his family member. A crime that saw twists, turns, and the twisted use of religion.  https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/lafferty-murders, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_v._Lafferty, https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/4/29/23043175/under-the-banner-of-heaven-series-hulu-lafferty-brothers-ron-dan-murders-what-happened-timeline,https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/5/11/23064288/under-banner-of-heaven-brenda-ron-dan-lafferty-murder-lds-church-real-fiction-sharon-weeks-sister, https://www.newsweek.com/what-happened-ron-dan-lafferty-where-are-they-now-under-banner-heaven-fx-hulu-1705909, https://theancestory.com/case-of-brenda-lafferty-murder-where-is-dan-lafferty-now/, https://www.eonline.com/news/1328756/the-disturbing-true-story-behind-under-the-banner-of-heaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Jul 202311min