Grief, Suspicion and Murder - June 19 2025

February 5th: Juan Corona Sentenced (1973) Why do killers choose their victims? For some, it is a person they know, a person who they think deserves their revenge. For others, it’s the weak, the ones they think they can over power. And for some, like the one in our story today, it’s simply because they don’t think these victims will be missed. On February 5th 1973 a man was sentenced for what was characterized at the time as the most notorious crime in the U.S. A crime that, to this day, has an unknown victim count.  Shop NEW Merch now!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ 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: Wikipedai, Murderpedia, thoughtco.com, NY Times, latinamericanstudies.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Feb 202111min

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup February 4th: Wanda Lopez Murdered by Carlos DeLuna(1983) Imagine being in the wrong place at the wrong time and being implicated in a gruesome murder. On February 4th 1983 a young woman was brutally stabbed to death and, if he is to be believed, the man who was executed for her crime simply thinks he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.  Shop NEW Merch now!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ 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, chicagotribune.com, theguardian.com, theatlantic.com, Murderpedia, NY Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Feb 202114min

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup February 3rd: Benjamin Varner Found Dead (2001) The fear that some, unknown person lurks in the shadows beyond your vision leaves many anxious with fear. But, what if you couldn’t hear your attacker? Or, hear when a friend is struggling for their lives? On February 3rd 2001 a college student found dead in his dorm making him the second victim at the school in just 4 months.  Shop NEW Merch now!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ 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: abc.com, deafnewstoday.blogspot.com, monstersandcritics.com, washingtontimes.com, cbsnews.com, chicagotribune.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Feb 20218min

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup February 2nd: Lane Bryant Shooting (2008) There are certain jobs that are considered high risk. Ones where, the moment you clock in, you know that your life's on the line. But, not many would consider retail as one of those jobs. However, on February 2nd 2008, the women clocking into work at a Chicago Lane Bryant would have their lives put at risk when a, still unknown assailant came in armed and ready to shoot.  Shop NEW Merch now!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ 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, patch.com, aetv.com, chicagotribune.com, nbcchicago.com, unresolved.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Feb 20219min

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1 Feb 20213min

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup February 1st: Danielle Van Dam Goes Missing (2002) What would you do if you woke up only to find a loved one was missing from their bed? That’s exactly what happened to a San Diego family on February 1st 2002 and, 26 days later, they would have the horrific answers when searchers found their 7 year old daughter’s body. Shop NEW Merch now!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ 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: Wikipeida, Biography, allthatsinteresting.com, Pop Sugar, Murderpedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Feb 202111min

January 31st: Jerry Brudos Born (1939) Fetishes are, usually, harmless parts of your sexual experience that, given a willing partner, can be explored and acted upon. But, the key word here is willing. On January 31st 1939 a man was born who would force his fetish upon young women and, in turn, take their lives to fulfill his needs.  Shop NEW Merch now!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ 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: Wikipeida, Biography, allthatsinteresting.com, Pop Sugar, Murderpedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Jan 202110min

January 30th: Joel Steinberg Convicted (1989) Taking in a child through the process of adoption is a difficult but noble journey made by strong and loving individuals. At least, it usually is. On January 30th 1989 a man was convicted for the horendeos acts he committed against his adopted daughter in the first televised trial in New York history.  Shop NEW Merch now!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ 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: Murderpedia, heraldsun.com.au, sbs.com.au, adelaidenow.com.au, perthnow.com.au, theage.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jan 202111min