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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 Real Life Gone Girl Kidnapping Story - March 23 2026 Mar 23, 2026

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March 23rd: Gone Girl Kidnapping (Aaron Quinn and Denise Huskins)(2015)

Being called a liar is incredibly hurtful. Now imagine being called a liar in front of the entire world. ON March 23rd 2015 two individuals lived through a nightmare. And then, when they shared their trauma with the world, they were called liars by the very people sworn to protect them.

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/denise-huskins-aaron-quinn-american-nightmare-gone-girl-kidnapping-cold-cases/, https://people.com/american-nightmare-where-are-denise-huskins-aaron-quinn-now-8430683, https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/american-nightmare-denise-huskins-aaron-quinn, https://enewspaper.latimes.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=3334b597-1ade-4d71-a1b6-cfd79908ecb0, https://abcnews.go.com/US/girl-kidnapper-charged-home-invasions-years-earlier/story?id=117208223, https://www.eonline.com/news/1393610/the-shocking-true-story-behind-american-nightmare-what-really-happened-to-denise-huskins, https://abc7news.com/vallejo-kidnapping-case-tamron-hall-show-netflix-american-nightmare-denise-huskins/14446293/

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The Kiss and Kill Murder - March 22 2026 Mar 22, 2026

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March 22nd: Betty Williams Reported Missing (Kiss and Kill Murder) (1961)

There are some cases where the killer confesses and the whole thing gets wrapped up with a bow. It’s simple, easy, and feels complete. Then, there are complicated cases where even a confession can’t make things make sense. On March 22nd 1961 a young girl was reported missing in a case that completely rocked a city in Texas.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_and_Kill, https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/a-kiss-before-dying/, https://www.nydailynews.com/2022/10/29/justice-story-the-complicated-case-of-the-kiss-and-kill-killer/, https://www.firstalert7.com/content/news/FIRST-ON-CBS7-Kiss-and-Kill-killer-has-died-504111961.html

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The Power of a Witness - March 21 2026 Mar 21, 2026

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The Masked Intruder (A 30 Year Old Cold Case) - March 20 2026 Mar 20, 2026

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The Man They Couldn't Hang - March 19 2026 Mar 19, 2026

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A Spring Break Murder in Miami - March 18 2026 Mar 18, 2026

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March 18th: Christine Englehardt Killed (2021)

Spring break is supposed to be fun. It’s supposed to be a time where young people go to the beach, let loose, and have fun with friends. It’s not supposed to end with your life being ripped away from you. On March 18th 2021 a young woman with so much ahead of her lost her life on what was supposed to be a fun vacation.

https://people.com/crime/men-accused-drugging-raping-woman-found-dead-south-beach-hotel/, https://6abc.com/christine-englehardt-death-miami-spring-break-evoire-collier/10884980/, https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article252721878.html, https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/we-were-so-close-parents-remember-daughter-2-years-after-miami-beach-hotel-overdose/3036539/, https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2021/08/05/grand-jury-indicts-two-men-on-murder-charges-in-overdose-deaths-of-south-beach-tourists/, https://www.phillyvoice.com/christine-englehardt-spring-break-homicide-miami-bucks-county-murder-charges/, https://www.foxnews.com/us/christine-englehardt-death-miami-beach-murder-charges, https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article250153310.html

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Is Motive Enough for a Conviction? - March 17 2026 Mar 17, 2026

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March 17th: Noura Jackson Born (1987)

Is motive enough for a conviction? On March 17th 1987 a young woman was born who would get wrapped up in the middle of a case almost solely because of a motive and her relationship to the victim.

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The Homicide of Rhonda Casto - March 16 2026 Mar 16, 2026

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March 16th: Rhonda Casto Killed (2009)

Deciding between an accident and a murder can sometimes be difficult. It all boils down to motive in some cases. On March 16th 2009 a woman died while on a hike. A case that, depending on what side you land on, was either a devastating accident or cold blooded murder.

https://people.com/crime/what-rhonda-casto-said-before-dying-on-oregon-hike/, https://people.com/crime/steve-nichols-murder-investigation-rhonda-casto-fall-cliff/, https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2017/05/man_pleads_to_criminal_neglige.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/investigating-the-death-of-rhonda-casto/, https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/nichols-pleads-guilty-to-sex-abuse-in-wash-co/article_78a96084-5cf3-5c09-a6de-3b935670186e.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rhonda-casto-death-theres-a-lot-more-to-the-story-says-man-charged-in-fiancees-fatal-fall-from-cliff/, https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/shocking-reason-why-man-pushed-girlfriend-off-cliff/AMMEI3RIMKV4IGSW55SQXP7UIE/

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The Murder of A Military Husband - March 15 2026 Mar 15, 2026

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March 15th: Claudia Hoerig (2007)

When someone reliable doesn’t show up it’s an immediate red flag. On March 15th 2007 a dependable and reliable man didn’t show up to work and, from the moment his absence was noted, his friend and co-worker knew something was wrong. An instinct that was, unfortunately, absolutely correct.

*Suggested by Natalie Iser on Email*

https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/how-claudia-hoerig-was-captured-for-murder, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/karl-hoerig-case-a-familys-decade-long-quest-to-get-justice-for-murdered-veteran-48-hours/, https://www.wfmj.com/story/50700458/judge-rejects-appeal-from-woman-convicted-of-murdering-air-force-husband-at-newton-falls-home, https://www.wfmj.com/story/45929416/claudia-hoerig-asks-federal-judge-to-toss-conviction-for-husbands-murder, https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2022/02/claudia-hoerig-again-seeks-release/, https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2022/07/hoerig-murder-case-featured-on-ae/, https://www.cleveland19.com/2019/02/08/brazil-native-convicted-killing-military-husband-trumbull-county-sentenced/, https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/court-denies-latest-appeal-for-convicted-killer-claudia-hoerig/, https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/i-shot-and-he-died-instantly-claudia-hoerig-testifies-in-her-defense/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brazilian-fugitive-claudia-hoerig-charged-murder-of-american-husband/

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Lying to the Police - March 14 2026 Mar 14, 2026

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March 14th: Daneille Green Born (Ray Green) (1972)

Lies can catch up to you pretty quickly. On March 14th 1972 a woman was born who would tell a lie. One that was caught almost immediately and put her on police radar.

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