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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 Witness Who Changed Everything - May 13 2025 May 13, 2025

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May 13th: Marty Duram Killed (2015)

Witnesses come in all forms. On May 13th 2015 a man was killed in what was initially believed to be some sort of break in. That was quickly dismissed, but remained unproven until the most unlikely witness stepped forward.

https://luminolpod.com/blog/f/the-story-of-martin-glenna-duram, https://www.corrections1.com/arrests-and-sentencing/articles/mich-woman-gets-life-for-murder-witnessed-by-parrot-nXWEZLZPUnXrk8G7/, https://www.unilad.com/news/parrot-repeats-victims-last-words-391157-20230117, ,https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/michigan/2016/12/13/parrot-psychic-accused-murderer/95363508/ https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-wednesday-edition-1.3622280/updated-michigan-woman-convicted-of-murder-in-parrot-witness-case-1.3622286, https://the-mystique.medium.com/from-dead-to-victim-to-murderer-the-parrot-witnessed-it-all-1e500a73820e

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How an HBO Show Helped Release A Man From Prison - May 12 2025 May 12, 2025

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May 12th: Martha Puebla Killed (2003)

One lie can set off a domino effect. On May 12th 2003 a young girl was killed in a case that hinged greatly on the decision of two officers with the LAPD. Men who decided to tell a lie in an effort to solve one case and inadvertently caused another.

https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/16-year-old-girl-shot-and-killed/, https://www.dailynews.com/2008/07/02/la-gang-member-gets-life-for-killing-teenage-girl/, https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-04-07/a-notorious-lapd-settlement-revisited-hbos-role-in-clearing-an-l-a-mans-name-essential-california, https://www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/netflix-the-long-shot-larry-david-490158-20221206, https://www.courthousenews.com/parents-say-l-a-police-lies-led-to-murder/, https://www.policemag.com/blogs/gangs/blog/15318733/the-vineland-boys-gang, https://www.dailynews.com/2008/07/02/la-gang-member-gets-life-for-killing-teenage-girl/, https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-interrogate2-2008jul02-story.html

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A Husband With Too Many Secrets - May 11 2025 May 11, 2025

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May 11th: Nisha Patel-Nasri Killed (2006)

Marriage should be built on trust amongst other things. On May 11th 2006 a trusting wife was left alone in her house and brutally attacked by a stranger. A woman who had no clue how she misplaced her trust in a man who held many secrets.

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A Violent Streak In A Cali Cartel - May 10 2025 May 10, 2025

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May 10th: John Mena Sentenced (1996)

Acting against dangerous individuals could potentially put a target on your back. So can standing up for what is right. On May 10th 1996 one in a list of many was sentenced for the part he played in the murder of a journalist who, though doing what he thought was right, put his life on the line for his work.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_de_Dios_Unanue, https://www.nydailynews.com/1999/12/09/manuel-de-dios-unanue-cambios/, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-05-11-mn-33825-story.html, https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/11/nyregion/seven-indicted-in-1992-slaying-of-a-journalist.html, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1995/03/27/violent-streak-raises-cali-cartels-us-profile/aa19920f-ff62-42db-b453-762a95eb03b2/, https://www.heroism.org/class/1980/manuel.htm

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Mr. Rent A Killer - May 9 2025 May 09, 2025

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May 9th: Christopher Dale Flannery Dies (1985)

When one’s life is interconnected with shady figures, their death, for some, seems inevitable. On May 9th 1985 a man responsible for taking the lives of many disappeared in a case that, though there is a pretty good idea of what happened, remains unsolved.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Dale_Flannery, https://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/flannery-christopher.htm, https://medium.com/@daisyaspencer4/the-missing-mr-rent-a-kill-hitman-christopher-flannery-99d6d5a8ffb7, http://homepage.eircom.net/~oflannery/bio/bioCDF19491985.htm, https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/christopher-flannery-known-as-mr-rentakill-still-a-cold-case/news-story/2674a7be346464c15b517315568c7940

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The Mystery of Roanoke - May 8 2025 May 08, 2025

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May 8th: Colonist Depart to Roanoke (Patreon 2020 episode/Repost)(1587)

On May 8th 1587 a group of men and women left everything behind in hopes of starting a new world. A group who, even all these years later, remains famous not for their journey but for what happened to them once their feet touched land. Today’s episode is re-working/re-recording of a Patreon episode from 2020 about the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

Wikipedia, History.com, Britannica.com, Smithonian Magazine, National Geographic

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The Buried Baby Case - May 7 2025 May 07, 2025

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May 7th: Brooke Skylar Richardson Gives Birth and Kills Baby (2017)

Emotions are high when the victim of a crime is someone young and helpless. On May 7th 2017 a young girl made a decision that would place a target on her back in the eyes of her community. One who found themselves highly emotional over the loss of a helpless victim.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlisle_buried_baby_case, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-the-case-against-brooke-skylar-richardson/, https://gone-too-soon.fandom.com/wiki/Annabelle_Richardson, https://www.journal-news.com/news/today-defense-requests-early-probation-release-for-brooke-skylar-richardson/27E7P7X6QJGIJE5JG4AYPJADFM/, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/where-is-brooke-skylar-richardson-now

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Introducing - Tapes From The Dark Side May 06, 2025

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Check out the true crime podcast TAPES FROM THE DARKSIDE. Their latest season is a 20-part deep dive covering the crimes of Chandler Halderson. A 23-year-old was seemingly living the dream life, but snapped and murdered his parents, dismembered their bodies, and hid them around rural Wisconsin.

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The Aqua Tots Murder Case - The Death of Kathy Tongay - May 6 2025 May 06, 2025

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May 6th: Kathy Tongay Dies (1953)

Some murder cases are straightforward while others warrant thinking outside the box when considering someone’s guilt. On May 6th 1953 a young girl lost her life in a tragic and fairly mysterious matter. Though it appeared like an accident at first glance, when all the facts were considered, suspicion fell on the one man who was supposed to love and care for her above all else.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquatots, https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/swimming-world-november-2021-presents-an-aquatots-murder-case-the-kathy-tongay-story-part-2/, https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/swimming-world-december-2021-presents-aquatots-murder-case-the-kathy-tongay-story-part-3/, https://issuu.com/swimmingworld/docs/oct21-online-b/s/13551986

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She Vanished After Sending A Text That Said "Come Get Me They Wont Let Me Leave". - May 5 2025 May 05, 2025

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lisa-marie-young-signs-stolen-1.6817465, https://lisamarieyoung.ca/w/Main_Page, https://globalnews.ca/news/9792686/21-years-lisa-marie-young-vanished/, https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/we-all-just-want-answers-it-s-been-21-years-since-lisa-marie-young-disappeared-from-nanaimo-1.6458339, https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Lisa_Marie_Young, https://vocal.media/criminal/the-disappearance-of-lisa-marie-young, https://medium.com/@nikyoung/she-vanished-after-sending-a-text-that-said-come-get-me-they-wont-let-me-leave-6e00ac6cdf6c, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Lisa_Marie_Young

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