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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 Murder of Vickie Deblieux - February 21 2026 Feb 21, 2026

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February 21st: Vickie Deblieux Attacked (1994)

What seems like a helping hand isn’t always a safe bet. On February 21st 1994 a woman trusted a group of teenagers. A deadly decision that unknowingly ended up costing her her life.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Vickie_Deblieux, https://alabamareflector.com/2024/11/21/alabama-executes-carey-dale-grayson-for-1994-murder-of-vickie-deblieux/, https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20gyy7d6gwo, https://www.wbrc.com/2024/11/22/society-failed-this-man-child-my-family-suffered-daughter-murdered-hitchhiker-speaks-after-execution/, https://www.alabamaag.gov/attorney-general-marshall-statement-on-the-execution-of-convicted-murderer-carey-grayson/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alabama-execute-carey-dale-grayson-nitrogen-gas-rcna180893, https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-murder-carey-grayson-execution-nitrogen-deblieux/62955020, https://www.yahoo.com/news/alabama-executes-carey-dale-grayson-010352948.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAD-KDfJEsTrDH3Qhkk36kPqC7z94gOjr0muwuFSLMvVy4I9HHFJvjal8a55htiGXqYCqKjSyY-Y2sFE2CMXzvNP8NBIZWHj9qdKe0NV6atT64x8LtBxpOkNr2fY0jG4HGT5Ty9rQ7wFQ2fsXNATqMlw9aH1q0sMvfqPfgBJBYkIv, https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/carey-dale-grayson-nitrogen-execution-alabama-b2651464.html

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The Short Family Murders - February 20 2026 Feb 20, 2026

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February 20th: Short Family Home Burns Down (2019)

Motive plays a huge role in solving a case. On February 20th 2019 one last mysterious event took place in an already complicated case. One where motive remains elusive and, because of that, the case remains difficult to solve.

https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/southside-virginia-news/after-20-years-are-we-any-closer-to-answers-in-short-family-murders-in-henry-co/, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/short-family-triple-homicide-haunts-virginia-20-years-later, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/14kyiq0/the_short_family_murders_a_strange_and_terrible/, https://unresolved.me/the-short-family, https://the-line-up.com/the-short-family-murders, https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/its-been-20-years-are-we-any-closer-to-answers-in-the-jennifer-short-case/, https://www.wxii12.com/article/memorial-ride-honors-short-family-unsolved-murders/40891007, https://myfox8.com/who-killed-jennifer-short/

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A Disappearance At The Bus Stop - February 19 2026 Feb 19, 2026

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February 19th: Jennifer Odom Disappeared (1993)

The short distance from a bus stop to home doesn’t seem far enough to be dangerous. Yet, we hear horror stories time and time again that tell us otherwise. On February 19th 1993 a young girl disappeared on the short 200 yard walk from where her bus dropped her off to home.

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The Pastor, The Widow, and the Break In - February 18 2026 Feb 18, 2026

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February 18th: Michael Reese Killed (Cindy Reese) (2015)

Things aren’t always as they seem upon first glance. On February 18th 2015 a man was killed in what appeared to be a robbery gone wrong. It all seemed so simple until the investigation took a turn and things got a little more complicated.

https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2020/10/cindy-reese-morris-alabama-woman-convicted-in-husbands-killing-to-be-featured-on-nbcs-dateline.html, https://www.comingsoon.net/true-crime/news/1669786-dateline-nbc-what-happened-to-michael-reese, https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2019/06/woman-who-killed-husband-execution-style-sent-to-work-release-after-less-than-3-years-in-prison.html, https://www.tuko.co.ke/facts-lifehacks/celebrity-biographies/546435-where-cindy-reese-today-moving-a-work-release-program/

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The Disappearance of A Wealthy Widow - February 17 2026 Feb 17, 2026

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A Murder For Hire Plot - February 16 2026 Feb 16, 2026

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February 16th: Henry Tenon Kills Jared Bridegan (2022)

One choice can alter your life forever. On February 16th 2022 a man made the simple decision to exit his car and do the right thing. A move that unknowingly placed his life in danger. A trap that was set up just for him.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Jared_Bridegan, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/26/henry-tenon-what-to-know-about-the-man-arrested-in-jared-bridegan-case/69844985007/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2023/10/17/henry-tenon-interrogation-video-released-in-jared-bridegan-murder/71213702007/, ,https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/12/09/follow-the-money-checks-written-to-jared-bridegans-admitted-killer-connect-him-to-2-accused-in-murder-for-hire-plot/ https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/henry-tenon-bridegan-shooter-arrest-and-interrogation-video/77-322019ec-b577-4132-a5ad-b30d1135d358, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2023/03/28/jared-bridegan-how-police-tied-henry-tenon-to-microsoft-execs-slaying/70057571007/, https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/jared-bridegan-murder-evidence-released-by-state-includes-hours-henry-tenon-interrogation-video/SWDNQ4A4OFDKZGPQG7GD6UMICM/

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The Rhode Island Ripper - February 15 2026 Feb 15, 2026

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February 15th: Jeffrey Mailhot Attacks Teese Morris (2004)

Sometimes the most unlikely neighbor is the one you need to watch out for the most. On February 15th 2004 a man attacked a woman who helped alter the course of his entire life. A survivor who, along with another, helped place him behind bars.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Mailhot, https://www.oxygen.com/twisted-killers/crime-news/rhode-island-serial-killer-jeffrey-mailhot-dismembered-women, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mailhot-jeffrey.htm

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The Mysterious Death of Cory Lovelace - February 14 2026 Feb 14, 2026

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February 14th: Cory Lovelace Found Dead (2006)

Some deaths remain a mystery. On February 14th 2006 a woman was killed in a case where her death, and what caused it, remains a mystery.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/cory-and-curtis-lovelace-murder-case-death-on-valentines-day/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cory-lovelace-curtis-lovelace-case-a-dramatic-death-in-a-small-town/, https://people.com/crime/curtis-lovelace-not-guilty-wife-cory-murder/, https://people.com/crime/curtis-lovelace-retrial-alleged-murder-wife-cory/, https://www.nprillinois.org/legal/2017-03-28/curtis-lovelace-life-after-a-not-guilty-verdict, https://newschannel20.com/newsletter-daily/curtis-lovelace-wins-45m-lawsuit-against-adams-county-quincy-police, https://www.wtad.com/prosecution-rests-in-lovelace-re-trial.html, https://investigatinginnocence.org/curt-lovelace

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Mrs. Sherlock Holmes Take On The NYPD - February 13 2026 Feb 13, 2026

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February 13th: Ruth Cruger Goes Missing (1917)

Sometimes a case is greatly affected by what is going on in the world at the time. On February 13th 1917 a young girl went out to run an errand and never came back home. A case that was incredibly changed and altered by the deep fears and perceptions of the nation's people at the time.

https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-ruth-cruger-murder, https://muse.jhu.edu/article/934331/figure/fig01, https://nypost.com/2017/01/09/how-the-real-life-mrs-sherlock-holmes-showed-up-the-nypd/, https://www.nytimes.com/1917/06/24/archives/mrs-humiston-the-woman-who-shamed-police-in-the-ruth-cruger-murder.html, https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=LAH19170623.2.633&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/mrs-sherlock-holmes-takes-on-the-nypd-60624549/, https://www.nydailynews.com/2016/09/25/cops-tried-to-pin-blame-on-victim-bungled-investigation-in-1917-manhattan-disappearance/

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An Unthinkable Murder - February 12 2026 Feb 12, 2026

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