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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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The 31 Victims of Jane Toppan - August 17 2022 Aug 17, 2022

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August 17th: Jane Toppan Dies(1938)
Why kill? It’s a question we find ourselves asking time and time again when hearing stories like these. On August 17th 1938 a woman passed away who, prior to her own death, was the cause of at least 12, possibly 31, and as many as 100 deaths that, in her own words, may have never happened if she had a husband and children.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Toppan, https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/jolly-jane-toppan-killer-nurse-obsessed-death/, https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/jane-toppan/, https://murderpedia.org/female.T/t/toppan-jane.htm, https://www.alcatrazeast.com/crime-library/serial-killers/jane-toppan/, https://www.twm.news/female-serial-killers-in-history-jane-toppan/

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The Execution of Virginia Christian- August 16 2022 Aug 16, 2022

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August 16th: Virginia Christian Executed (1912)
A trial can change drastically depending on when and where it takes place. On August 16th 1912 a young girl was executed for a crime that, had she been brought to trial today, would have seen a totally different outcome.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Christian, https://murderpedia.org/female.C/c/christian-virginia.html, https://academic.oup.com/jsh/article-abstract/47/4/922/2871019?redirectedFrom=fulltext, http://www.rowdiva.com/Virginia.html, https://morbidology.com/the-execution-of-virginia-christian/, https://vpm.org/news/articles/2280/forsaken-and-the-execution-of-virginia-christian

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A Craigslist Killer - August 15 2022 Aug 15, 2022

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August 15th: Philip Markoff Dies (2010)
When someone has a bright future ahead of them, it’s hard to imagine they would throw it all away to commit a crime. On August 15th, 2010 a young man died and was in prison for crimes he committed in the name of money. A man who, on the surface, seemed to have a picture-perfect life ahead of him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Markoff, https://abcnews.go.com/US/TheLaw/craigslist-killer-philip-markoff-swallowed-toilet-paper-revived/story?id=11413302, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/markoff-philip.htm, https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/philip-markoff, https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2009/10/craigslist-murder200910

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The Last Public Execution In The United States - August 14 2022 Aug 14, 2022

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August 14th: Rainey Bethea Dies (1936)
Executions, though now a highly debated topic, once took place in front of crowds of thousands. People who came to watch a criminal die as if it was a matinee movie. On August 14th 1936 a man was executed in front of about 20,000 onlookers. 20,000 people who watched his botched execution that, in the end, put a stop to the practice of public executions for good.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainey_Bethea, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11846303/rainey-bethea, https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/bethea-rainey.htm, https://medium.com/moxietalk-with-kirt-jacobs/h-u-n-g-rainey-betheas-last-hours-5a901a00cfd, https://vintagenewsdaily.com/rainey-bethea-the-last-person-to-be-publicly-executed-in-the-united-states-on-august-14-1936/, https://completely-kentucky.fandom.com/wiki/Rainey_Bethea

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The Dungeon of Marc Dutroux - August 13 2022 Aug 13, 2022

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August 13th: Marc Dutroux Arrested (1996)
There is a seedy underbelly of this world that even the most involved investigations can only just barely uncover. On August 13th 1996 a man was arrested and, with that arrest, came accusations of a history making cover-up that, to this day, has never really been solved. A case that is so involved, this podcast itself can barely scratch the surface.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Dutroux, https://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/22/world/child-rapist-stuns-belgium-what-punishment.html, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marc-Dutroux, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/may/05/dutroux.featuresreview, https://www.brusselstimes.com/news/belgium-all-news/109873/coronavirus-delays-infamous-paedophile-marc-dutroux-pre-parole-exam/, https://www.euronews.com/2019/10/27/explainer-paedophile-marc-dutroux-and-the-horror-case-that-united-a-divided-belgium, https://www.dw.com/en/belgian-child-killer-marc-dutroux-gets-life-in-prison/a-1243646

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Revenge in New Orleans - August 12 2022 Aug 12, 2022

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August 12th: Mark James Robert Essex Born (1949)
Mistreatment can create hatred inside even the most unsuspecting human beings. On August 12th 1949 a man was born who, after suffering from mistreatment and seeing injustices in the world, sought to get his revenge upon an entire race and the police officers who defended them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Essex, https://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/essex-mark.htm, http://www.emporiagazette.com/area_news/article_3f60aa5c-4aa4-11e6-b41e-b708c6c69693.html

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The Gunman in the Window - August 11 2022 Aug 11, 2022

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August 11th: Martin Peyerl Born (1983)
When information is scarce, motive can be difficult to come by. On August 11th 1983 a young man was born and, though little is known about his life and about what sparked his decisions, he went on to take the lives of 4 people in a massacre that, to this day, many wonder what the motive really was.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Peyerl, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113904611/martin-peyerl, https://www.irishtimes.com/news/second-german-shooting-sparks-fears-of-american-style-violence-1.248782, https://www.reddit.com/r/masskillers/comments/j1g4dn/16_year_old_martin_peyerl_shot_dead_four_people/

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The Skateboard Murderer - August 10 2022 Aug 10, 2022

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August 10th: Mark Rogowski Born (1966)
What happens when you have everything you ever wanted or dreamed up and it all gets ripped away? On August 10th 1966 a man was born who, at a very young age, was handed all his hopes and dreams. A man who lost it all and, as a result, took the life of a completely innocent young woman who considered him a friend.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Rogowski, https://www.sportscasting.com/skateboarding-legend-mark-gator-rogowski-brutally-murdered-his-ex-girlfriends-friend-for-revenge/, https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-27/parole-grant-reversed-for-gator-former-skateboard-superstar-convicted-for-1991-rape-murder, https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/rogowski-mark.htm, https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-12-12/former-skateboard-superstar-suitable-for-parole

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A Calm Mans Ramapage in Dallas Texas - August 9 2022 Aug 09, 2022

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August 9th: John Felton Parish Kills (1982)
When bad things pile up in someone’s life, they may find themselves feeling like there’s little that can be done to right all the wrongs. On August 9th 1982 a man who felt as though the world was on his shoulders walked into his workplace armed and ready to fight. A man who, prior to the shooting, was seen as anything but a cold-blooded killer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Felton_Parish, https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/parish-john.htm, https://fortworthbusiness.com/opinion/in-market-remembering-a-violent-event/, https://www.click2houston.com/content/2019/10/08/a-look-back-at-10-of-the-deadliest-shootings-in-texas/, https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Parish,_John_Felton, http://www.vipfaq.com/John%20Felton%20Parish.html

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The Dark Life of Jeffrey James Weise - August 8 2022 Aug 08, 2022

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August 8th: Jeffrey James Weise Born (1988)
“Watch out for that weird kid at school”. It’s a common, if not inaccurate, term that many of us have heard at some point during our lives. Especially if you grew up in the age of school shootings. On August 8th 1988 a young boy was born who would grow up to be that weird kid in school. The one who was dealt a pretty bad hand in life and could not help but feel completely alone in this world.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Weise, https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/weise-jeffrey.htm, https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Jeff_Weise, https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/03/18/red-lake-shooting-explained

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