74: An Evil Seed - July 13 2019 - Morning Cup of Murder

August 22nd: Jessica Easterly's Body Found (2019) How police handle a case can make or break an investigation. On August 22nd 2019 a body was found in a case that, from the very beginning, was marred by the lack of action by investigators. A case that, because of this, remains unsolved. https://bayoujustice.com/2021/06/mysterious-death-of-new-orleans-porn-star/, https://uncovered.com/cases/jessica-easterly-durning-new-orleans-la, https://www.fox8live.com/2024/02/27/four-years-after-her-death-jessica-easterlys-family-continues-fighting-answers/, https://justice4jessica.org/jessicas-story, https://www.change.org/p/investigate-jessica-easterly-durning-s-death-mayor-urge-nopd-to-invite-lsp-to-help, https://www.fox8live.com/2024/02/27/retired-detective-offers-aid-easterly-family-desperate-closure/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Aug 16min

August 21st: Ruby Ridge Siege Started (1992) There are some cases that completely shape the way future incidents are handled. The way government agencies react to cases in the aftermath. On August 21st 1992 gunfire was exchanged and, with that, a history making siege began. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Ridge, https://www.britannica.com/event/Ruby-Ridge, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/aug/26/ruby-ridge-1992-modern-american-militia-charlottesville, https://oig.justice.gov/sites/default/files/archive/special/0211/chapter5.htm, https://www.famous-trials.com/rubyridge/1152-home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Aug 24min

August 20th: Nicole Nachtman Kills (2015) Secrets don’t keep. They only get worse the longer they remain hidden. On August 20th 2015 a woman took the life of a loved one in order to keep a secret. https://medium.com/cogent-hex/student-housing-issues-leads-to-two-tragic-murders-16c855321482, https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/jury-weighs-if-nicole-nachtman-is-guilty-of-killing-mother-stepfather-20190802/, https://www.fox13news.com/news/nachtman-guilty-of-murdering-mother-stepfather-sentenced-to-life-in-prison, https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/murder-trial-begins-for-former-fsu-students-accused-of-killing-parents/67-091f53aa-56b6-4f50-a2d3-58721c813082, https://www.fox13news.com/news/on-stand-brother-recalls-nicole-nachtmans-murder-confession, https://www.tampabay.com/hillsborough/expert-mother-physically-emotionally-abused-daughter-before-murder-20190731/, https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/ex-roommate-describes-chaotic-mom-daughter-relationship-in-nicole-nachtman-trial/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Aug 9min

August 19th: Sydney Sutherland Killed (2020) There are some cases that take years, even decades, to solve. Then there are some that take just days. On August 19th 2020 a young woman disappeared and, before her family could even get the chance to really, properly, get days of searching under their belts, a man was already in custody claiming he knew how she lost her life. https://people.com/crime/sydney-sutherland-murder-farmer-pleads-guilty/, https://www.kait8.com/2021/10/01/lewellyn-pleads-guilty-sydney-sutherland-murder/, https://memorials.jacksonsfh.com/book-of-memories/4308200/sutherland-sydney-claire/obituary.php, https://katv.com/news/local/quake-lewellyn-pleads-guilty-to-murder-rape-in-sydney-sutherland-case, https://people.com/crime/man-accused-ramming-jogger-sydney-sutherland-allegedly-tried-to-forget-about-crime/, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/arkansas-farmer-abducted--murdered-nurse-after-he-spotted-her-jo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Aug 8min

August 18th: Sally Horner Dies (1952) Sometimes the tragedies don’t stop after the case is solved. On August 18th 1952 a young girl tragically lost her life after being in the center of a truly horrifying story. One she managed to walk away from only to be met with an unexpected end after justice was served. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Sally_Horner, https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-salacious-non-mystery-of-the-real-lolita, https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday/the-sunday-edition-september-9-2018-1.4806985/the-forgotten-real-life-story-behind-lolita-1.4807124, https://shesprobablyatthelibrary.home.blog/2019/04/26/the-real-lolita-the-kidnapping-of-sally-horner-and-the-novel-that-scandalized-the-world-sarah-weinman/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/sally-horner, https://truecrimediva.com/tragic-short-life-florence-sally-horner/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Aug 10min

August 17th: Nancy Magana Killed (2019) Some crimes are completely random. There is no rhyme or reason. A victim is simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. On August 17th 2019 a young woman was sitting in a park when, out of nowhere, she became the victim of a crime for no other reason than that she was there when the gunmen decided to pull the trigger. https://www.thedailybeast.com/san-bernardino-cops-chasing-serial-killer-gang-who-killed-middle-school-teacher-and-2-year-old, https://abcnews.go.com/US/family-mourns-california-school-teacher-nancy-magana-shot/story?id=65054824, https://ktla.com/news/local-news/san-bernardino-police-seek-people-linked-to-3-homicides-shooting/, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/is-nancy-maganas-san-bernardino-slaying-linked-to-gang-murders, https://nypost.com/2020/02/14/serial-killing-gang-may-be-responsible-for-rash-of-san-barnardino-shootings/, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/08/20/nancy-magana-san-bernardino-teacher-shot-delmann-heights-park/2059526001/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Aug 6min

August 16th: Jennifer Wix Born (Jennifer and Adrianna Wix) (1982) Sometimes a case can be forgotten. But, other times, a family fights to make sure that will never happen. On August 16th 1982 a woman was born who would be at the center of a devastating case. One that her family made sure was never forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Aug 13min

August 15th: Austin Harrouff Kills (2016) Sometimes cases have an ending that leaves many unsatisfied. On August 15th 2016 a young man brutally attacked without provocation. A case that, when it came to a conclusion, saw a lot of uproar and anger from the victims’ families.  *Suggested by Perrie Susman* https://people.com/crime/austin-harrouff-florida-man-killed-couple-tried-eat-victim-face-not-guilty-insanity/, https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/martin-county/2022/11/28/austin-harrouff-insane-when-he-killed-couple-judge-rules/10757444002/, https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/29/us/florida-killings-face-biting/index.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/austin-harrouff-trial-man-who-randomly-killed-couple-chewed-victims-face-found-not-guilty-by-reason-of-insasnity/, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/11/30/florida-man-insane-killed-couple-not-guilty-ate-face/10803097002/, https://nypost.com/2022/11/28/white-rich-boy-justice-family-rages-as-florida-cannibal-killer-may-be-free-again/, https://groundreport.in/story-of-austin-harrouff-who-brutally-killed-two-and-not-sent-to-jail/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Aug 8min