Grief, Suspicion and Murder - June 19 2025

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com February 19th: Bradley John Murdoch Born (1958) Backpacking was once a celebrated way of traveling the world for a fraction of the cost. But, crimes against those travelers soon rendered the practice virtually non-existent. On February 19th 1958 a man was born who would, as far as the courts are concerned, commit a crime against some backpackers that helped to end the popular method of travel. But, according to others, he is a man who has been made a scapegoat by the police who were desperate to solve the deadly case.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join the 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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_John_Murdoch, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-09/christopher-malyschko-bradley-john-murdoch-to-give-evidence/12862796, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/murdoch-bradley.htm, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8510435/Joanne-Lees-stepfather-says-Bradley-John-Murdoch-INNOCENT-outback-slaying-Peter-Falconio.html, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8538155/Is-Bradley-Murdoch-INNOCENT-Evidence-emerges-suggesting-Peter-Falconios-killer-loose.html, https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/murder-in-the-outback-where-bradley-murdoch-now/, https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/11814332/bradley-john-murdoch-now-what-happened-to-peter-falconio-killer/, https://inews.co.uk/culture/bradley-john-murdoch-now-peter-falconio-killer-what-happened-jail-murder-in-the-outback-434434 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Feb 202216min

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com February 18th: Lee Boyd Malvo Born (1985) Some cases will stick with you for the rest of your life. Cases that, while they may not have affected you personally, were seen on every TV station for months and left an imprint in the back of your mind that you cannot shake. On February 18th 1985 a young man was born who would go on to commit a series of crimes that, to this day, many can’t seem to forget.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join the 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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Boyd_Malvo, https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2020/03/10/sniper-lee-boyd-malvo-is-married-prison/, https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2020/02/24/sniper-lee-malvo-withdraws-supreme-court-case-after-va-passes-parole-juveniles/, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/02/24/sniper-lee-boyd-malvo-eligible-for-parole-virginia/4464346002/, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/03/11/dc-sniper-lee-boyd-malvo-marries-while-serving-life-prison/5019842002/, https://wtop.com/local/2020/03/lee-boyd-malvo-sniper-life-sentence-in-md-remains-in-limbo/, https://apnews.com/article/e7e042f00506604ef9a78ea54c34bd89, https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dc-sniper-lee-boyd-malvo-pulls-supreme-court/story?id=69183825 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Feb 202220min

February 17th: Charles Sobhraj Released (1997) Serial killers, as we have come to learn, can be cunning con men who make their victims feel like they are something incredibly special to them. On February 17th 1997 a dangerous man was released from prison while police worked to nail down the true extent of his crimes. A cunning man who amassed a following of men and women who thought they were the most special pieces of a group led by a very dangerous man.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Sobhraj, https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a35126876/the-serpent-charles-sobhraj-girlfriend-marie-now/, https://www.tatler.com/article/who-was-charles-sobhraj-first-wife-juliette-the-serpent-chantal-compagnon, https://www.indiatimes.com/culture/who-we-are/12-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-infamous-charles-sobhraj-233025.html, https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/tv/a34977930/the-serpent-who-is-charles-sobhraj/,  https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1377219/Charles-Sobhraj-now-where-is-serial-killer-Charles-Sobhraj-today-The-Serpent-bbc, https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1382697/The-Serpent-what-happened-to-Juliette-in-The-Serpent-Chantal-Compagnon-wife-evg, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/charles-sobhraj-the-serpent, https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/dec/27/speaking-with-the-serpent-my-encounters-with-serial-killer-charles-sobhraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Feb 202216min

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com February 16th: Celestina Sommer Kills (1856) The studies on mental health have come leaps and bounds in the last handful of decades though, yes, it needs to continue in that upwards movement. On February 16th 1856 a woman committed an unspeakable crime that, depending on who you believe, was at the hands of an undiagnosed mental illness. A woman whom others believe should have never received the leniency she received in her sentencing.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join the 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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celestina_Sommer, https://peoplepill.com/people/celestina-sommer, https://rebelhand.wordpress.com/tag/celestina-sommer/, https://crimeinthecommunity.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/unravelling-a-persons-criminal-history-through-the-archives/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Feb 20228min

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com February 15th: Gary Montez Martin Kills (2019) Getting let go from a job can send even the most docile person into a complete tailspin. On February 15th 2019 a man walked into his former workplace and opened fire on employees who had absolutely nothing to do with his termination.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join the 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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora,_Illinois_shooting, https://www.npr.org/2019/02/16/695448140/illinois-gunman-opened-fire-when-he-learned-hed-lose-his-job-police-say, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/02/15/illinois-gunman-gary-martin-seemed-fine-hours-before-work-killing/2888911002/, https://abc7chicago.com/many-missed-moments-to-stop-a-mass-killer-in-aurora/5151026/, https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/illinois-shooters-permit-was-revoked-but-gun-wasnt-seized-1599567/attachment/gary-montez-martin-aurora-illinois-police-department-via-ap-2/, https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2019/02/15/city-reports-active-shooter-aurora-illinois/39065797/, https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-henry-pratt-gary-martin-zegar-shooting-st-0306-story.html, https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/aurora-gunmans-family-we-deeply-apologize-for-shootings/article_39f2ec45-5240-5098-a4b4-1b24d690fa15.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Feb 20227min

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com February 14th: Asha Degree Disappeared (2000) Missing person’s cases are always filled with heartbreaking mystery. Especially when the one missing is a helpless child. On February 14th 2000 a young girl woke up in the dead of night and walked out her front door. A girl who, 21 years later, has yet to be found.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join the 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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Asha_Degree, https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/20th-anniversary-of-asha-degree-disappearance-021420, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/asha-jaquilla-degree, https://www.shelbystar.com/story/special/2020/11/16/inmate-says-he-knows-what-happened-to-asha-degree/114962420/, https://charleyproject.org/case/asha-jaquilla-degree, https://www.wbtv.com/2021/02/14/only-thing-we-got-is-hope-family-asha-degree-still-seeking-clues-st-anniversary-disappearace/, https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/looking-for-asha-degree-clues-sought-to-find-9-year-old-who-disappeared-20-years-ago/275-88778002-5a93-4120-9c49-a363f6c1f486, https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2020/search-continues-for-asha-degree, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/abe6bi/the_unresolved_disappearance_of_asha_degree/, https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/all-i-can-do-is-ask-21-years-later-asha-degrees-mom-still-holds-out-hope-missing-daughter/JSMKYTJK2NDUPIZOC4RWLLWMWA/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/axppaa/the_disappearance_of_asha_degree_part_1/, https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/jvbuqq/asha_degree_has_been_missing_for_over_20_years/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/ful0dq/extensive_write_up_on_the_case_of_asha_degree/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/687vcc/theories_on_asha_degree/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Feb 202213min

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com February 13th: Herbert Mullin Arrested (1973) Mental illness, left untreated, can have some very dangerous consequences. On February 13th 1973 a dangerous man was finally arrested for crimes he committed, in his mind, to save an entire state from a natural disaster.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join the 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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Mullin, https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Herbert_Mullin, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mullin-herbert.htm, https://medium.com/@HistoryOfMurder/the-eathquake-killer-herbert-mullin-903940f41029#id_token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6ImZlZDgwZmVjNTZkYjk5MjMzZDRiNGY2MGZiYWZkYmFlYjkxODZjNzMiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QifQ.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.BAgzlx3gOHO_TSVLYkI0JRRlrUVFSVJyIr0Jb-9rEu4DEHG-fvDJ7cI0IpRpQUGS8U4LgfzTqsXtRyad8xBJRfoOvotCQNQkc6RegYbKsi5wfOmFeKBWCQ3sk1EsR3YHaZZOLct5U_cT1xuPQJ1RcLVklwAz98BbhDefwZqDCb_DKuLRtFzmjDXAld-wHSi6AmLN2NQkqhDjBkckWTocuzCmc1VbhJV_gwjD1OdbAGA4TO9FkF-2a_-a1TWMQ3Bh_HRhUeecSABGmd1mOsUtoOVwPQVC1kmjXnYrtwLeKt8y2qzWWocBEqRK1-Ut2VVQLbrdwD7YUyJ_Zx0zmKrPrQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Feb 202213min

Check out our new website! morningcupofmurder.com February 12th: Pat Finucane Killed (1989) A murder may not always be straght forward or black and white. On February 12th 1989 a man was killed in a case that, to this day, leaves many scratching their heads. A case that, in the eyes of many, involves the police, government, and the entirety of the United Kingdom and its officials.  MERCH IS OUT NOW!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join the 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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Finucane, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-55100778, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/nov/30/pat-finucane-murder-a-pitiless-act-and-a-political-storm, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pat-finucane-murder-collusion-supreme-court-troubles-belfast-a8799721.html, https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/others/margaret-thatcher-pat-finucanes-murder, https://www.irishnews.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/2020/12/09/news/awaiting-the-day-the-truth-comes-out-about-pat-finucane-s-murder-2154533/, https://www.patfinucanecentre.org/pat-finucane/press-releases-murder-william-stobie, https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/thatcher-knew-what-happened-when-pat-finucane-was-murdered-by-uff-says-widow-38571663.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Feb 202215min