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Morning Cup of Murder

Ever wonder what crime took place on today’s date in true crime history? If so, sit back and grab a cup of coffee as you enjoy your daily dose of True Crime. Your host, Korina Biemesderfer, guides you through a dark history lesson, with tales of murder, abduction, serial killers, cults, and more in this short-form DAILY true crime podcast, that has been downloaded over 30 Million times. Remember, stay safe.

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Susan Berman and the Cadaver Note - May 18 2023 May 18, 2023

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May 18th: Susan Berman Born (1945)
Some stories contain endless twists and turns. Today’s case is just one part of a much larger story. On May 18th 1945 a woman was born who had the unfortunate opportunity to meet and befriend a dangerous man. Though her case would be his ultimate undoing, the story of this particular criminal is much too involved to be contained to just one episode.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Berman#:~:text=In%202000%2C%20Berman%20was%20found,2015%20and%20convicted%20in%202021., https://www.the-sun.com/news/3487343/who-was-susan-berman-and-what-happened-to-her/, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/robert-durst-sentence-susan-berman-murder-1242348/, https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-14/robert-durst-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-susan-berman-murder, https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-21/robert-durst-susan-berman-murder-trial-relationship-timeline, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/robert-durst-susan-berman-guilty-verdict/

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A Ukrainian Serial Killer - May 17 2023 May 17, 2023

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May 17th: Sergei Dovzhenko Arrested (2002)
Revenge is a motive we are all too familiar with. One that can have deadly consequences. On May 17th 2002 a man was arrested after revenge motivated him to take the lives of 19 individuals. Many of whom had nothing to do with his current setbacks in life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Dovzhenko, https://thekillerblogofkillers.tumblr.com/post/623999203736272896/sergei-dovzhenko-1972,

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The Woman On The Train - May 16 2023 May 16, 2023

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May 16th: Laetitia Toureaux Found Dead (1937)
Sometimes even the most mild mannered people have a deadly secret. On May 16th 1937 a young woman was found dead inside the Paris Metro in a case that only got more and more juicy as the victim’s clever lies were peeled back for all the world to see. Secrets that also kept her case from ever being truly solved.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Laetitia_Toureaux, https://eholgersson.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/laetitia-toureaux-main-study.pdf, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0097155803014001004?journalCode=frca, https://www.bestfranceforever.com/the-double-life-of-laetitia-toureaux/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-double-life-of-laetitia-toureaux

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A Death Bed Confession - May 15 2023 May 15, 2023

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May 15th: Brenda Sue Brown Born (1955)
In a dream world every guilty person makes a deathbed confession before taking their secret to the grave. We know, however, that this is so rarely the case. On May 15th 1955 a young girl was born who, at the age of 11, had her life cut tragically short. A case that would remain unsolved until a deathbed confession finally named the man responsible.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Brenda_Sue_Brown, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14795479/brenda-sue-brown, https://www.wbtv.com/story/11964469/shelby-murder-case-goes-to-trial-44-years-later/, https://www.wistv.com/story/6077871/four-decades-after-nc-murder-man-arrested-in-childs-death/, https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/suspect-girls-death-dies-without-trial-case/223453011/, https://www.foxnews.com/story/north-carolina-man-arrested-four-decades-after-murder-of-11-year-old-girl

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The Youngest Murders in Ireland - May 14 2023 May 14, 2023

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May 14th: Anastasia "Ana" Kriégel killed (2018)
A parent's intuition is something that cannot be ignored. On May 14th 2018 a young girl left her home and her mother’s intuition told her something was wrong. A gut feeling that would end up being horrifyingly prophetic.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Ana_Kri%C3%A9gel, https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/ana-kri%C3%A9gel-murder-trial-the-complete-story-1.3929570, https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/stuff-slowly-leaks-out-ten-people-accused-of-circulating-images-claiming-to-identify-ana-kriegel-killer-39677786.html, https://medium.com/dark-aberrations/the-cruel-murder-of-14-year-old-ana-kri%C3%A9gel-55745fe9ae4d, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48595885, https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2019/06/19/news/ana-krie-gel---a-murder-that-shocked-a-nation-1644972/, https://nobetterdan.com/treue-crime/disappearance-murder-ana-kriegel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=disappearance-murder-ana-kriegel

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The Disappearance Of Bethany Decker - May 13 2023 May 13, 2023

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May 13th: Bethany Decker Born (1989)
A confession is the difference between a family holding out hope for the rest of their lives and finding out the truth. On May 13th 1989 a young woman was born who would, at the very young age of 21, disappear without any warning. Her friends and family held out hope until, finally, one statement put all their dreams to rest.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Bethany_Decker, , https://wtop.com/loudoun-county/2020/11/new-details-emerge-in-2011-disappearance-of-va-woman-bethany-decker-boyfriend-arraigned/https://wtop.com/loudoun-county/2022/03/ex-boyfriend-denied-bond-in-loudoun-co-for-2011-disappearance-death-of-bethany-decker/, https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/bethany-decker-missing-boyfriend-charged-9-years-later-still-no-body/65-401561e1-d4a9-4112-a909-6d8b8f1fbee1, https://people.com/crime/bethany-decker-missing-virginia-woman-boyfriend-charged-murder/, https://charleyproject.org/case/bethany-anne-decker

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The Mutilator (Australian Serial Killer) - May 12 2023 May 12, 2023

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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

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Murder On The Farm - May 11 2023 May 11, 2023

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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

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A Frolic and A Murder - May 10 2023 May 10, 2023

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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

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Body Parts In The Basement - May 9 2023 May 09, 2023

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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/

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