Grief, Suspicion and Murder - June 19 2025

July 20th: Mary Yoder Gets Sick(2015) There is a saying that, when you point your finger at someone three more are pointing back at you. On July 20th 2015 a beloved member of a community found herself sick with a baffling illness. When everyone was at a loss for answers, an anonymous letter pointing the finger at someone close to the victim was sent to the police. One that backfired and sent suspicion back to the writer. https://thecinemaholic.com/mary-yoder-murder-where-is-kaitlyn-conley-now/, https://www.oxygen.com/killer-motive/crime-news/kaitlyn-conley-poisons-ex-boyfriends-mom-mary-yoder, https://www.freekaitlynconley.com/new-page-1, https://www.uticaod.com/story/news/crime/2022/09/06/kaitlyn-conley-seeks-to-overturn-conviction-in-mary-yoder-killing/65469691007/, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/killer-motive-new-york-woman-poisoning-sons-ex-girlfriend-vengeance, https://truecrimedaily.com/2016/10/26/receptionist-accused-of-murdering-chiropractor-boss-with-poison/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Juli 202410min

July 19th: Cory Morris Sentenced (2005) See something, say something. Or, in this case, smell something. On July 19th 2005 a man was sentenced for murder. A seemingly kind person who, had a strange smell been explained away and never followed up on, may have claimed even more victims. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Morris, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/morris-cory.htm, https://caselaw.findlaw.com/az-supreme-court/1115506.html, https://www.azcentral.com/storytelling/grid/arizona-death-row/, https://www.newson6.com/story/5e367f8c2f69d76f620934f7/man-indicted-on-murder-charges-in-prostitute-killings, https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2003/04/15/suspected-serial-killers-state-ties-raise-questions/62048446007/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Juli 202413min

Share MCOM with a friend and follow us on Instagram @morningcupofmurder July 18th: Mollie Tibbetts Disappeared (2018) Going out for a run shouldn’t be a dangerous decision. On July 18th 2018 a young woman made the decision to go on a run and, in doing so, unknowingly placed herself in the direct path of a dangerous individual. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Mollie_Tibbettshttps://www.npr.org/2021/08/31/1032816434/mollie-tibbetts-iowa-college-murder-sentencing, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-58390687, https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2021/08/30/mollie-tibbetts-mother-letter-court-sentencing-cristhian-bahena-rivera-after-trial-verdict/5653926001/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-convicted-murdering-iowa-student-mollie-tibbetts-sentenced-life-prison-n1278038, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/us/mollie-tibbets-murder-life-sentence.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Juli 202410min

Like what you hear? Share MCOM with a friend! Or leave us a review! July 17th: Michael Kanaan's First Murder (1998) When a killer is joined by others, it’s hard to know who committed what crime and who simply pulled the strings. On July 17th 1998 a member of an Australian gang committed what would be his first known murder. A man who was involved in a number of crimes but what role he actually played remains a mystery. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Kanaan, https://www.smh.com.au/national/gang-boss-shot-by-own-men-court-told-20020416-gdf7bb.html, https://www.smh.com.au/national/how-triple-murderer-set-up-a-payroll-system-in-prison-20021110-gdft2s.html, https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-gangland-shooter-out-of-jail/14179471-cd0b-41f8-af9a-d7a90e016a14, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3183603/Madness-pornography-chocolate-life-REALLY-like-serial-killer-Ivan-Milat-depraved-criminals-Supermax-prison.html, https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/3476750/never-to-be-released-young-men-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Juli 202411min

July 16th: Roberto Ayala Killed (2011) Anger and feeling slighted can cause a person to fester into something incredibly dangerous. On July 16th 2011 a man was killed in a case that saw a family dynamic that made him the target of some dangerous individuals. ttps://www.appeal-democrat.com/colusa_sun_herald/paul-moore-murder-conviction-upheld/article_62a6c00e-b6ac-11e6-a43f-1fc53590fc6d.htmlhttps://www.appeal-democrat.com/colusa_sun_herald/bomb-victim-s-family-awarded-20m/article_c1ef99da-bc30-11e6-ac6a-2fbb44836d41.html, https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-court-of-appeal/1756063.html, https://www.legistorm.com/stormfeed/view_rss/353779/organization/32279/title/bomb-maker-convicted-of-murder.html, https://www.courthousenews.com/civil-suit-in-california-farm-murder/, https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/man-convicted-of-killing-farmworker-using-explosive-device-connected-to-irrigation-pump/, https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/07/roberto-ayala-murder-death/, https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/07/paul-moore-roberto-ayala-trial-prison-sentence/, https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/murder-arrest-made-in-death-of-colusa-county-man-in-july/, https://2paragraphs.com/2018/01/dateline-paul-moores-cousin-peter-had-stomach-removed-lost-50-lbs/, https://thecinemaholic.com/how-was-roberto-ayala-murdered/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Juli 20247min

July 15th: The Remains Were Found in the Coffin Affair (1953) Not all evidence points to guilt. On July 15th 1953 remains were found that sparked, not just an investigation and trial, but a whole event in which many believe that the evidence found in the case did not point to the right killer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilbert_Coffin, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffin_affair, https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/coffin-wilbert.htm, https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2170788419623, https://www.wilbertcoffinaffair.com/, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/wilbert-coffin-execution-cda-1.3441076, https://mysteriesofcanada.com/quebec/wilbert-coffin/, https://thecrimewire.com/institutional/Did-Justice-Fail-Wilbert-Coffin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Juli 202411min

July 14th: Shawn Windsor Last Day of Freedom (2005) Kindness can sometimes be met with deadly consequences. On July 14th 2005 a man who took advantage of a woman’s kindness had his last day of freedom having no clue that the authorities were quickly closing in on him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Windsor, https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/windsor-shawn.htm, https://www.leoweekly.com/2009/09/a-life-and-death-decision/, https://www.wave3.com/story/2358661/murder-suspect-says-he-killed-wife-child-as-part-of-love-pact/, https://mycrimelibrary.com/shawn-windsor-kentucky-death-row/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Juli 202411min

July 13th: Rebecca Mawii Zahau Dies (2011) Not everything is as it seems. On July 13th 2011 a woman’s body was found in a case that, to many, seemed like a homicide but, to police, seemed like a suicide. A case that many still argue about and one where a family still fights to change official rulings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Rebecca_Zahau, https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/rebecca-zahaus-family-drops-suit-against-sheriff-in-wake-of-coronado-mansion-death/2988336/, https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2021/07/12/10-years-ago-rebecca-zahau-saga-began-with-a-bound-body-beneath-a-balcony/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-deaths-rebecca-zahau-max-shacknai, https://www.oxygen.com/death-at-the-mansion-rebecca-zahau/crime-time/rebecca-zahau-sexual-homicide-evidence-finale, https://www.eonline.com/news/1045713/what-happened-to-rebecca-zahau-a-tragic-accident-a-controversial-settlement-and-a-family-that-insists-her-death-wasn-t-a-suicide, https://alchetron.com/Death-of-Rebecca-Zahau, https://awnaves.medium.com/rebecca-zahau-murder-or-suicide-5431d8750298 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Juli 202413min