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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 Disappearance of Maya Millete - May 1 2026 May 01, 2026

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May 1st: Maya Millete Born (1981)

Leaving a dangerous situation is incredibly difficult. And, in some cases, deadly. On May 1st 1981 a woman was born who found herself in a very difficult situation. One where she knew she had to leave but also knew it might cost her everything.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Maya_Millete, https://people.com/crime/maya-millete-murdered-by-husband-larry-after-seeking-divorce-says-prosecutor/, https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/judge-pushes-start-of-murder-trial-for-maya-milletes-husband-larry-to-next-summer/3619708/, https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/four-years-maya-millete-missing/509-a0d7c953-8362-46fe-9de9-988b6a25c275, https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/south-bay/four-years-since-maya-millete-disappeared-family-is-finally-coming-together-sister-says/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maya-millete-disappearance-timeline/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maya-millete-larry-millete-charged-in-missing-wifes-murder-suspicious-trail-spellcaster-review/, https://www.10news.com/news/maya-millete, https://ktla.com/news/california/police-arrest-husband-of-maya-millete-chula-vista-mother-who-went-missing-in-january/

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The Prom Night Murders - April 30 2026 Apr 30, 2026

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Random Murder or Political Assassination? - April 29 2026 Apr 29, 2026

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April 29th: John Parsons Wheeler Buried (2011)

Some mysteries will likely remain. Especially when the government is involved. On April 29th 2011 a man was buried after his mysterious death. A homicide that, to this day, remains nothing but theories.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_P._Wheeler_III#Murder, https://unsolved.com/gallery/washington-insider-murder/, https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a34417962/jack-wheeler-death-unsolved-mysteries-season-2/, https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a34435934/jack-wheeler-reddit-theories/, https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2020/10/19/archives-random-killing-wheelers-widow-says-he-looked-frightened/5982805002/, https://www.newsweek.com/unsolved-mysteries-volume-2-every-theory-behind-jack-wheelers-disappearance-death-1538836, https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/unsolved-mysteries-what-is-mitre-corporation, https://screenrant.com/unsolved-mysteries-jack-john-wheeler-murder-leaves-out/, https://parade.com/1106736/stephanieosmanski/who-killed-jack-wheeler-theories/

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Murder in the Aircraft Hangar - April 28 2026 Apr 28, 2026

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The Murder of a Foreign Exchange Student - April 27 2026 Apr 27, 2026

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April 27th: Diren Dede Killed (2014)

Teenagers make mistakes. They make decisions that, at the time, seem harmless. But what happens when those mistakes end up costing them their lives. On April 27th 2014 a young boy made a decision that would, unknowingly, walk him straight into a trap. One that would end his life before he ever left his teenage years.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Diren_Dede, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/markus-kaarma-montana-man-convicted-in-german-exchange-students-death/, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-31447685, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/02/12/montana-homeowner-prison-killing-teen-trespasser/23309195/, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2014/dec/10/pal-of-slain-exchange-student-on-garage-break-ins, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-27243115

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Solving A Murder With Prescription Contact Lenses - April 26 2026 Apr 26, 2026

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Covering Up Lies with Murder - April 25 2026 Apr 25, 2026

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April 25th: Heidi Firkus Killed (2010)

Covering up a lie can be a dangerous endeavor. On April 25th 2010 a woman was killed inside her home. A case that, if the detectives and prosecution are right, was rooted in the desperate need to cover up lies.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-killed-heidi-firkus-nick-firkus-saint-paul-minnesota-timeline-48-hours/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nick-firkus-murder-conviction-foreclosure-rachel-firkus-heidi-rcna120385, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/heidi-firkus-murder-nick-firkus-saint-paul-minneapolis-foreclosure-48-hours/, https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/married-to-a-murderer-but-didnt-know/89-39f40b69-771f-49b3-9214-9851f30b8099, https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/nick-firkus-heidi-wife-murder-b2458839.html, https://www.twincities.com/2023/04/13/nicholas-firkus-sentenced-life-in-prison-heidi-firkus-murder/, https://abcnews.go.com/US/2nd-wifes-suspicions-confirmed-husbands-arrest-murder/story?id=98498114

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A Home Renovation from Hell - April 24 2026 Apr 24, 2026

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A Murderer and Fetal Abductor - April 23 2026 Apr 23, 2026

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April 23rd: Marlen Ochoa Lopez Killed (2019)

Mothers help one another out. Whether it be a sympathetic smile, a helping hand, a borrowed necessity, or a much needed supply, it's one of those unspoken bonds you feel with others who are in the same boat as you. On April 23rd 2019 a young girl thought she was being given one of those helping hands from a fellow mother. And, unknowingly, walked right into a deadly trap.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48641308, https://www.chicagotribune.com/2019/06/26/marlen-ochoa-lopez-timeline-of-the-tragedy/, https://hue.crc.nd.edu/pilsen/murals/memorial-for-marlen-ochoa-lopez-and-her-baby/, https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/24/one-year-later-family-of-murdered-pregnant-teen-marlen-ochoa-lopez-still-waiting-for-justice/, https://abc7chicago.com/clarisa-figueroa-sentenced-to-50-years-in-prison-for-pregnant-woman-marlen-ochoa-lopezs-murder-whose-baby-was-cut-from-womb/14676286/, https://abc7chicago.com/marlen-ochoa-lopez-murdered-pregnant-woman-malren-chicago-crime/13173913/, https://news.wttw.com/2024/04/16/chicago-woman-pleads-guilty-gets-50-years-cutting-child-victim-s-womb, https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/04/16/south-side-woman-gets-50-years-in-murder-of-marlen-ochoa-lopez/https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2019/6/14/18678827/marlen-ochoa-lopez-yovanny-dies-clarisa-desiree-figueroa-baby-cut-womb-strangled, https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/26/us/chicago-marlen-ochoa-lopez-investigation/index.html

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The Strange Case of First Nations Woman Chelsea Poorman - April 22 2026 Apr 22, 2026

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April 22nd: Chelsea Poorman Body Found (2022)

When someone goes missing the first few hours are crucial. But what happens when the police don’t seem to act in those first few hours? On April 22nd 2022 a devastating discovery was made in a case that saw a family fighting back against a police department they claimed didn’t act quickly enough when their loved one went missing.

https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2022/02/03/the-disappearance-of-chelsea-poorman/, https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/notorious-vacant-shaughnessy-mansion-on-the-market-8103236, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chelsea-poorman-vancouver-police-investigation-1.7436777, https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-cops-investigated-neglect-duty-chelsea-poorman-disappearance, https://globalnews.ca/news/10963339/vancouver-police-officers-allegations-neglect-of-duty-chelsea-poorman-case/, https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/01/16/vancouver-police-chelsea-poorman-investigation-neglect-of-duty/, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chelsea-poorman-death-shaughnessy-over-1-year-not-suspicious-1.6451091, https://vancouversun.com/news/crime/so-many-unanswered-questions-family-looks-for-answers-in-chelsea-poormans-mysterious-death, https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/mother-searching-for-missing-daughter-24-in-vancouver/, https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/08/15/VPD-Review-Chelsea-Poorman-Investigation/, https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/05/09/What-Happened-Chelsea-Poorman/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chelsea-poorman-missing-woman-vancouver-1.5946304

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