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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 Kidnapping Story of Elizabeth Thomas - March 13 2026 Mar 13, 2026

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The Tragic Story of Harmony Montgomery - March 12 2026 Mar 12, 2026

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March 12th: Harmony Montgomery Declared Legally Dead (2024)

Children should be protected at all costs. They are innocent, helpless, and need to be cared for. Especially when they are young. On March 12th 2024 a little girl was declared legally dead by the courts. A girl who should have been protected but, instead, was left in the care of a man who let his anger take over.

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The Legend of Cropsey - March 11 2026 Mar 11, 2026

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Human Trafficking Survivor Turned Advocate - March 10 2026 Mar 10, 2026

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March 10th: Sara Kruzan Kills (1994)

Desperate times call for desperate measures. On March 10th 1994 a young girl made a deadly decision out of desperation. And fought like hell to prove her actions were justified.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Kruzan#Killing_and_arrest, https://www.usfca.edu/thacher-gallery/a-matter-of-liberation/sara-j-kruzan, https://www.worldwithoutexploitation.org/bios/sara-kruzan, https://dailyprogress.com/opinion/column/sara-kruzan-child-sex-crime-victims-deserve-justice-not-harsh-prison-sentences/article_9b80a9c2-e0f1-11ee-b1fd-a3feba1a9a08.html, https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-02/newsom-pardons-sara-kruzan-woman-sent-to-prison-for-killing-man-who-sex-trafficked-her, https://www.vogue.com/article/sara-kruzan-memoir-interview, https://www.streetroots.org/news/2019/06/21/sara-kruzan-imprisoned-killing-her-sex-trafficker-free-and-fighting-back, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sara-kruzan-pardoned-woman-killed-pimp-1994-california/

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The Nightgown in the Flood - March 9 2026 Mar 09, 2026

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March 9th: Dale Helmig Convicted (1996)

Sometimes the people closest to the case, by proximity, become suspects. On March 9th 1996 a man was convicted for the murder of a very close loved one. A crime he said he didn’t commit.

https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3833, https://krcgtv.com/news/local/dale-helmig-sues-over-wrongful-murder-conviction, https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/missouri/2014/09/19/man-freed-after-murder-conviction-loses-lawsuit/15897847/, https://casetext.com/case/helmig-v-fowler, https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/dale-helmig-wrongly-convicted-of-mothers-murder/article_92552f9f-4b01-5278-b7b4-a3fbcca9fa75.html, https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/crime/2010/11/03/helmig-innocent-in-mother-s/21500229007/, https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/crime/2011/08/16/case-dismissed-against-man-reprieved/64050803007/, https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article300261/Dale-Helmig-sues-after-his-murder-conviction-was-overturned.html

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The Unsolved Murder of Amberly Mendoza - March 8 2026 Mar 08, 2026

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March 8th: Amberly Mendoza’s Last Day Alive (1996)

We assume we are safe inside our homes. Especially as children. Our homes, and our bedrooms, should feel like the safest places on earth. On March 8th 1996 a young girl went to bed inside her room and lost her life in the place where she should have felt safe.

*Suggested by Danniella Awde

https://www.amberlysplace.com/amberlys-story.html, https://www.azfamily.com/2024/03/01/yuma-cold-case-10-year-old-girls-murder-unsolved-28-years-later/, https://navigatingadvocacy.com/episodes/amberlymendoza, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19040913/amberly-mendoza, https://kyma.com/news/2019/06/18/cold-case-the-murder-of-10-year-old-amberly-mendoza/, https://www.oola.com/social/the-unsolved-1996-murder-of-amberly-mendoza-will-have-you-making-sure-you-locked-your-bedroom-windows-at-night/, https://kyma.com/news/top-stories/2021/04/29/a-yuma-legacy-diane-umphress-of-amberlys-place-passing-the-torch-more-than-two-decades-later/, https://www.abc15.com/news/state/10-mysterious-disappearances-deaths-of-arizona-children, https://www.crimesolverscentral.com/homicide/894

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A Murder in the Ozarks - March 7 2026 Mar 07, 2026

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March 7th: Tracey Harris Goes Missing (1990)

When a wife goes missing, the attention almost always turns to the husband. On March 7th 1990 a woman disappeared from her home. A case that, like so many others, immediately turned to the loving woman’s husband as the primary focus.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tracey-carl-harris-murder-case-48-hours/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tracey-harris-murder-trial-secret/, https://www.wtvy.com/2022/01/12/wrongly-charged-with-wifes-murder-his-6-million-suit-is-tossedalmost/, https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/tracey-harris, https://ethicsalarms.com/2022/07/10/the-tracey-harris-murder-ethics-train-wreck/

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A Shocking Murder in the Twin Cities - March 6 2026 Mar 06, 2026

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March 6th: Cotton Thompson Kills (1963)

Be careful who you choose to work with. Who you choose to include in your plans. On March 6th 1963 a woman was brutally killed inside her home. A murder that turned out to be a planned hit and would fall apart because not everyone involved could be trusted to keep their mouth shut.

https://www.mnopedia.org/event/murder-carol-thompson, https://www.twincities.com/2015/09/01/t-eugene-thompson-mastermind-of-the-murder-that-shocked-st-paul-dies-at-88/, https://www.pickingcottonbook.com/, https://www.thehistoryhandbook.com/2023/the-murder-of-carol-thompson-in-saint-paul/, https://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/news/the-vault/money-sex-and-power-the-1963-murder-of-carol-thompson-by-her-attorney-husband-shocked-the-twin-cities

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A Horrific Story of Neglect - March 5 2026 Mar 05, 2026

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A Rare Night Out That Led to an Unexplained Death - March 4 2026 Mar 04, 2026

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March 4th: Joey Labute Goes Out with Friends (2016)

One night out shouldn’t place you in danger. On March 4th 2016 a man who normally preferred a night at home decided to change things up and go out with friends. A decision that ended up costing him his life.

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/unsolved-ohio/unsolved-ohio-father-pushes-for-answers-eight-years-after-sons-suspicious-death/, https://www.cincinnati.com/story/accused/2020/08/20/4-years-after-joey-labute-died-his-mysterious-death-still-unsolved/5601348002/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/17hr2pn/joey_labute_went_missing_on_march_5th_2016_his/, https://missingpeoplecrypticclues.quora.com/What-was-the-meaning-of-Joey-laBute-s-Text-messages-after-his-disappearance, https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/family-and-friends-haunted-by-mystery-of-joey-labutes-suspicious-death, https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/entertainment/human-interest/2017/02/22/what-happened-to-joey-labute/22098504007/, https://www.nbc4i.com/news/columbus-police-release-surveillance-photos-of-joey-labute-the-night-he-disappeared/, https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/body-found-scioto-river-identified-missing-columbus-man-joey-labute-n548556, https://www.10tv.com/article/news/autopsy-report-sheds-little-light-death-joey-labute/530-884141e5-ac8d-4309-87ed-dd2b9402c924, https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2016/03/31/joey-labute-likely-had-died/23349636007/

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