Grief, Suspicion and Murder - June 19 2025

July 26th: Sagamihara Stabbings (2016) A cultural stigma runs the risk of becoming dangerous if unchecked and unevolved. On July 26th 2016 a group of individuals were stabbed in their sleep while living in a facility that was meant to keep them safe. And, in the aftermath of the crime and its trial, the stigma held against those with disabilities was highlighted and left the citizens of Japan wondering if change was necessary.  This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup BRAND NEW 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: Wikipedia, bbc.com, The Guardian, CNN, standard.co.uk, mirror.co.uk, japantimes.co.jp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Juli 202111min

July 25th: Sifiso Makhubo Kills Self (2013) No case is black and white. But, some cases are so grey, it’s difficult to understand how a solution will be reached. On July 25th 2013 a man took his life just days before his history making trial could begin.  BRAND NEW 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: bbc.com, mg.co.za, standardmedia.co.ke, citizen.co.za, ewn.co.za, nbclosangeles.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Juli 20216min

July 24th: Buddy Schumacher Jr. Disappears (1925) Not all stories have a satisfying ending. Some just leave you wanting more information and with no way to obtain it. On July 24th 1925 a young boy disappeared from a small town and, almost 100 years later, the ending to his story will leave you wanting more.  Wikipedia, the-line-up.com, wauwatosa.fandom.com, onmilwaukee.com, marquette.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Juli 20218min

July 23rd: Anjelica Castillo’s Body Discovered (1991) Through the tireless effort of detectives, cold cases are being solved after decades of being at a standstill. On July 23rd 1991, a young girl’s body was found in New York City and, thanks to the tireless work of determined detectives, and DNA, the case was solved and Baby Hope was given back her name.  Wikipedia, nypost.com, dailymail.co.uk, yourtango.com, nydailynews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Juli 20219min

July 22nd: David Sonboly Kills (2016) There are some crimes where, despite all the evidence, we may never know a true motive. Or this motive will be argued back and forth for years leaving many unsatisfied with the results. On July 22nd 2016 a young boy committed a mass shooting that, to this day, many argue what the true motive could be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Juli 202112min

July 21st: Anthony Baekeland Released (1980) The relationship between mother and son can be a special one. But, today’s story takes that mother/son bond and turns it completely on its head. On July 21st 1980 a young man was released from a hospital after he tried to end his relationship with his mother by stabbing her to death.  Murderpedia, Wikipedia, historycollection.com, crimeandinvestigation.co.uk, andrejkoymasky.com, allthatsinteresting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Juli 202118min

July 20th: Brenda Gerow Disappeared (1980) One small thread can pull apart an entire case. On July 20th 1980 a young woman disappeared only to turn up as a Jane Doe shortly thereafter. A Jane Doe that remained unidentified for years until a chance interaction with a criminal pulled a thread that unlocked her identity and, more than likely, her killer.  Wikipedia, unidentified.wikia.org, manchesterinklink.com, wikivisually.com, boston.cbslocal.com, Reddit, darkmatter69.blogspot.com, congenitaldisease.tumblr.com, charleyproject.org, self.gutenberg.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Juli 202110min

July 19th: Lori Kay Soares Hacking Killed (2004) A little white lie may seem harmless at first but, has the very real potential of snowballing into something much bigger and much more dangerous. On July 19th 2004 Lori Kay Soares Hacking went missing while on her daily jog and, when the dust settled on her tragic case, the finger would be pointed to a man hellbent on keeping his secret to himself.  Wikipedia, Murderpedia, deseret.com, meaww.com, standard.net, cbsnews.com, foxnews.com, legacy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Juli 202113min