250: The Unsolved Case of The Servant Girl Annihilator - December 30 2019 - Today In True Crime History

May 12th: William McDonald Dies (2015) Some seem to be born with the desire to hurt and kill. Others have something happen in their lives that spark murderous tendencies. On May 12th 2015 a man died behind bars serving time for crimes that he committed after being irrevocably shaped by a tragic event.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_MacDonald_(serial_killer), https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/macdonald-william.htm, https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/death-of-serial-killer-william-the-mutilator-macdonald-not-suspicious-coroner-20160609-gpfai0.html, https://medium.com/the-partnered-pen/the-innocent-serial-killer-455ce312bfd2, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/william-macdonald-the-mutilator-serial-5695616, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/william-macdonald-the-mutilator-serial-5695616, https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/the-mutilator-dead-at-90-william-macdonald-who-cut-off-victims-genitalia-was-nsws-longestserving-prisoner/news-story/4891e559b83ea3d9edbf291f410005d1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Maj 202317min

May 11th: Peter Miles Kills (2018) What makes someone into a killer? For every story we tell the reason is a little bit different. For today’s, one man is still fighting for that answer. On May 11th 2018 a man seemed to snap and take the lives of his entire family. A crime that has potential motive and blame to share according to someone close to the victims.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osmington_shooting, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-14/margaret-river-murder-suicide-peter-miles-pain-behind-killings/9756918, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-27/committee-asked-to-investigate-margaret-river-mass-murder/12816698, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8350139/Disturbing-history-Western-Australian-psychopath-killed-wife-daughter-four-grandchildren.html, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/05/13/father-of-children-killed-in-australia-mass-shooting-says-their-grandfather-planned-the-attack/, https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/south-west/margaret-river-massacre-depression-drug-clue-to-grandfathers-murder-of-family-ng-b88840726z, https://www.9news.com.au/national/osmington-shooting-bedford-murders-in-2010s-how-they-changed-australia/46aebef0-e465-438f-b795-d671ad4062e4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Maj 20239min

May 10th: The Murder of George Duncan (1972) We can never predict how one murder, one crime, could change and alter the course of the entire future. On May 10th 1972 a man was killed by individuals who thought it was okay to assault members of the LGBTQIA+ community. A crime which ended up changing Australian law and bettering the lives of many.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_George_Duncan, https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/feb/26/the-death-of-dr-duncan-the-gay-hate-that-changed-australia, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-41964671, https://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/people/crime/display/50213-dr-george-duncan, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-18/the-ongoing-impact-of-george-duncans-death/11395720, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-26/george-duncan-murder-retold-in-adelaide-festival-show/100556908, https://victoriancollections.net.au/stories/out-of-the-closets-into-the-streets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Maj 20239min

May 9th: The Euston Square Mystery Body Found (1878) Sometimes the world around us, the one that is constantly changing and altering, can leave an effect on different facets of true crime. Today’s story is one where the environment has everything to do with who the victim was and how she ended up where she did. On May 9th 1878 the body of a woman was found in the cellar of an upper class family home during a time where lodgers, and transients, were incredibly common.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endsleigh_Gardens#:~:text=Endsleigh%20Gardens%20was%20originally%20the,last%20been%20seen%20in%201877., https://historyofyesterday.com/the-euston-square-murder-mystery-3801f66ec412, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-6190933/The-decomposing-body-basement-large-London-house-gripped-Victorian-England.html, https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/she-had-her-hands-cut-off-and-a-rope-around-her-neck-254566/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Maj 202317min

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup   May 8th: Carlyle Harris Executed (1893) We must be careful when allowing new people to enter our lives and, more importantly, our hearts. Not everyone has the best of intentions. On May 8th 1893 a man was executed for murdering a woman who loved and trusted him with her whole heart.     Website: https://morningcupofmurder.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/  April 13th: Sergei Ryakhovsky Arrested (1993) With a victim count in the double digits, one would think there was a plethora of details about a case. On April 13th 1993 a dangerous man was arrested and, though we know little about his crimes when compared to other cases, his victim count was well into the double digits. Morning Cup of Murder Season 1: https://morningcupofmurder.com/mcom-yr-1 Morning Cup of Murder Season 2: https://morningcupofmurder.com/mcom-yr-2 Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Listen to The Cryptid Catalog: (Scary stories for kids) https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: @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/Carlyle_Harris, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/carlyle-harris-helen-potts-murder-poison, https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/harris-carlyle.htm, https://crimescribe.com/2021/05/08/on-this-day-in-1893-morphine-murderer-carlyle-harris-his-last-mile-and-his-last-laugh/, https://www.nytimes.com/1893/02/03/archives/efforts-to-save-harris-evidence-said-to-show-that-helen-potts-used.html, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Maj 202311min

May 7th: James Duggan Questioned (2004) Some crimes are meticulously planned with a motive. Others are random and completely without answer. On May 7th 2004 a man sat with police and gave absolutely no motive for the brutal, and random murder of a young female.  https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jan/30/in-the-suburbs-chilling-book-investigates-masculinity-in-australia, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10706969/The-monster-heading-Britain-British-teenagers-family-slam-decision-deport-murderer.html, https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/rebecca-ryles-family-reveal-anger-after-her-killer-james-duggan-was-released-from-prison-c-6172029, https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/family-destroyed-daughters-murder-slam-23663804, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Maj 20236min

May 6th: Tim Bosma Killed (2013) You never know what seemingly normal task can turn dangerous. On May 6th 2013 a man got into a vehicle on what he thought was a typical test drive. He had no clue that the men he put himself in the truck with were ready to make him their next victim.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dellen_Millard_and_Mark_Smich, https://www.cbc.ca/news/fifthestate/the-murder-of-tim-bosma-the-devil-had-a-name-1.4248030, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/headlines/why-did-tim-bosma-die-1.3635024, https://www.thespec.com/life/local-history/spec175/2021/11/06/hamilton-murder-tim-bosma.html, https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/dellen-millard, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42375159, https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/dellen-millard-playboy-millionaire-heir-23985718 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Maj 202314min

May 5th: Lian Bin Xie Arrested (Lin Family Murders) (2011) Motive can’t always sway a jury. On May 5th 2011 a man was arrested for the murder of a family. A case in which a jury, despite motive, could not agree on if the man was guilty or not.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lin_family_murders_(Australia), https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/06/robert-xie-had-sexual-motive-for-murdering-lin-family-crown-alleges, https://www.cybgen.com/news/cases/New-South-Wales-v-Lian-Bin-Robert-Xie.shtml, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-15/robert-xie-loses-appeal-over-lin-family-murders/13154644, https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/wife-of-alleged-lin-family-murderer-lian-bin-robert-xie-accused-of-lying-20150709-gi8vqz.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Maj 20238min