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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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A Robbery Gone Wrong - May 20 2026 May 20, 2026

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May 20th: Howard “Bud” Stoddard Killed (2010)

When a robbery goes wrong, people’s lives are put in danger. On May 20th 2010 a man’s life was put to an end by three individuals looking for a payout.

*Suggested by Catie Jordan on Instagram

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Five killed in California knife rampage - May 19 2026 May 19, 2026

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May 19th: Nikolay Soltys Born (1974)

Every family has its problems. But not every family uses murder to try and solve those problems. On May 19th 1974 a man was born who would take up a weapon to try and solve the problems he claimed were plaguing his family.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolay_Soltys, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-feb-14-me-soltys14-story.html, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/topten-history/hires_images/FBI-466-NikolaySoltys.jpg/view, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nikolay-soltys-found-dead/, https://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-a-2001-09-04-13-soltys/391756.html, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2001/aug/21/3, https://time.com/archive/6664681/ripping-at-the-tongues/

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Something Beyond Torture - May 18 2026 May 18, 2026

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May 18th: Kelly Anne Bates Born (1978)

A mother’s instinct is something that should be trusted. On May 18th 1978 a young girl was born. A girl whose mother got a horrible feeling when introduced to her daughter’s boyfriend. An instinct she later wished she had followed through with.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kelly_Anne_Bates, https://allthatsinteresting.com/kelly-anne-bates, https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/smith-james-patterson.htm, https://www.ranker.com/list/kelly-anne-bates-facts/amandasedlakhevener, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/our-daughter-was-tortured-to-death-by-her-sadistic-boyfriend, https://medium.com/@natasha.leigh/the-horrific-torture-murder-of-kelly-anne-bates-a552e05f7dbf

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Murder or Accident? - May 17 2026 May 17, 2026

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May 17th: Caleb Marple Goes Out with Friends (2020)

When embarking on a night out with friends, you expect nothing but a good time. On May 17th 2020 a man went out with some friends expecting exactly that. And, instead, found himself in danger. A man whose death, even years later, is still a mystery.

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/investigations/3news-investigates-the-curious-death-of-caleb-marple/95-5e7ce6c5-8540-4544-9b17-c9548dd97154, https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-cuyahoga/the-truth-is-going-to-come-out-family-hires-private-investigator-in-the-death-of-caleb-marple, https://fox8.com/video/community-searches-for-caleb-marple/5532204/, https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/autopsy-concludes-westlake-man-died-of-accidental-drowning/95-6e577e3f-78cf-441b-b445-3415fa5452d4, https://fox8.com/video/family-and-friends-desperately-searching-for-caleb-marple/5532300/, https://www.cleveland19.com/2020/10/08/family-private-investigator-hoping-open-up-an-investigation-westlake-mans-death/, https://www.cleveland19.com/2020/05/20/cleveland-police-searching-missing-year-old-westlake-man/, https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/oh-caleb-marple-39-cleveland-18-may-2020.522800/page-5, https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2020/05/body-pulled-from-cuyahoga-river-in-cleveland-during-search-for-man-last-seen-at-downtown-bar.html

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The Apocalypse and the Cult in the Cave - May 16 2026 May 16, 2026

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May 16th: Last Members of True Russian Orthodox Church Leave Cave (2008)

Belief in something can sometimes cloud even the best of judgments. On May 16th 2008 the last of a group of women left the caves after months of believing the apocalypse was coming. Women who put their lives in danger based on the belief in one man who called himself a profit. Today’s episode is re-working/re-recording of a Patreon episode from 2020 about the True Russian Orthodox Church. Better known to some as a cult.

Wikipedia, telegraph.co.uk, CBC News, religonnewsblog.com, culteducationinstitute.com

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A Trampled Upon Crime Scene - May 15 2026 May 15, 2026

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May 15th: First of Noida Double Murder (2008)

Some investigations are incredibly messy. So much so that they leave the case unsolved. May 15th 2008 marked the beginning of one such case. One that, legally, remains unsolved even today.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Noida_double_murder_case, https://allthatsinteresting.com/aarushi-talwar, https://www.comingsoon.net/true-crime/news/1402695-who-killed-aarushi-talwar-where-are-her-parents-now, https://indianexpress.com/article/what-is/what-is-the-aarushi-talwar-murder-case-allahabad-high-court-hemraj-rajesh-talwar-nupur-talwar-4886203/, https://www.ndtv.com/noida-news/aarushi-talwar-hemraj-murder-case-a-timeline-of-2008-double-murder-in-noida-1761864, https://news.abplive.com/crime/most-shocking-crimes-aarushi-talwar-case-16-years-and-many-twists-turns-later-noida-twin-murder-still-a-mystery-abpp-1728727, https://journal-center.litpam.com/index.php/ijlic/article/view/2212

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The Mystery of the Woman in the Car - May 14 2026 May 14, 2026

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May 14th: Kathy Page's Body Found (1991)

Some mysteries don’t really seem that mysterious. Yet, somehow, they remain unsolved. On May 14th 1991 a woman’s body was found at the scene of what looked like a car crash. A case that, though most have a pretty good idea of who the killer is, remains unsolved.

https://unsolved.com/gallery/kathy-page/, https://www.dps.texas.gov/apps/coldCase/Home/Details/120, https://kfdm.com/news/local/unsolved-setx-vidor-police-chief-says-its-time-for-closure-in-kathy-page-homicide, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Kathy_Page, https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/latest-billboard-in-kathy-page-slaying-may-cause-4088141.php

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The Puzzle Pieces of an Unsolved Murder - May 13 2026 May 13, 2026

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May 13th: Rachael DelTondo Killed (2018)

So many puzzle pieces have to be pieced together when looking into a person's life and their murder. On May 13th 2018 a woman was gunned down in her driveway. A case that, with each puzzle piece one by one, the investigation got more and more complicated until a suspect was finally revealed.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rachael-deltondo-murder-sheldon-jeter-questioned-aliquippa-pennsylvania-teacher-shooting/, https://www.timesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/08/24/suspect-named-in-deltondo-murder-criticism-shared-for-timing-of-news-beaver-county/70669119007/, https://people.com/rachael-deltondo-murder-case-former-student-named-suspect-7644739, https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/frank-catroppa-arrested-domestic-violence-deltondo-case/, https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/what-happened-rachel-deltondo-channel-11-has-exclusive-new-details-case/IN2DKRHZC5HLRNEAGEJRUGQNQA/, https://beavercountian.com/content/cops-courts/rachael-deltondo-stalked-by-jeter-love-letter-lied-about-location-during-murder-changed-clothes-after, https://www.wtae.com/article/rachael-deltondo-murder-sheldon-jeter-suspect-aliquippa/44821978

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The Murder Plot at the Pizza Hut - May 12 2026 May 12, 2026

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May 12th: Bobby Kent Born (1973)

Some friendships aren’t healthy. On May 12th 1973 a man was born whose friendship with another man, according to sources, was not one that was looked at favorably. A relationship one person had to die to set the other free from.

*Suggested by Perrie*

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Bobby_Kent, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-bobby-kent-murder-case-1993, https://www.local10.com/news/2013/05/08/judge-to-decide-if-alice-willis-should-return-to-prison/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/bobby-kent-murder, https://mail.murderpedia.org/male.P/p/puccio-martin-joseph.htm, https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2015/07/01/bobby-kent-murder-exposes-youthful-brutality/

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A Missing Backpacker - Charles Horvath - May 11 2026 May 11, 2026

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May 11th: Charles Horvath Makes Last Contact (1989)

It’s the not knowing that, for some, is the hardest thing to live with. On May 11th 1989 a mother was contacted for the last time by her beloved son. A woman who has spent the last 3 decades fighting to find out what happened to him after they last spoke.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Charles_Horvath-Allan, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/u-k-mom-has-new-hope-of-finding-out-what-happened-to-her-son-30-years-after-he-disappeared-in-b-c-1.5705896, https://unsolved.com/gallery/charles-horvath/, https://locate.international/missing-people/charles-hovarth-allan, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Horvath, https://www.terracestandard.com/news/one-last-search-u-k-mom-still-looking-for-son-who-disappeared-in-kelowna-34-years-ago-6077143

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