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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 Horrifying Truth About Serial Killer Mom Michelle Knotek - August 8 2024 Aug 08, 2024

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August 8th: Michelle Knotek Arrested (2003)

What happens behind the closed doors of a seemingly kind household? On August 8th 2003 a woman was arrested for the crimes she committed against people who she offered to care for. Truly horrific crimes she got away with for years while hiding behind the closed doors of her deadly household.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Knotek, ,https://www.chinookobserver.com/news/local/raymond-murderer-crazy-shellie-released-from-prison/article_539f6e46-61f3-11ed-99c6-433b5a338fd0.html https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knotek-michelle.htm, https://www.grunge.com/985238/the-messed-up-truth-about-serial-killer-mom-shelly-knotek/, https://nypost.com/2019/11/30/kids-of-murderer-michelle-shelly-knotek-warn-their-mom-could-kill-again/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/david-knotek, https://allthatsinteresting.com/shelly-knotek, https://allthatsinteresting.com/shelly-knotek, https://www.thescarechamber.com/michelle-knotek-serial-mom/

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Was This Serial Killer Responsible For 41 deaths? - August 7 2024 Aug 07, 2024

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Information on today’s episode:August 7th: Marvin Gray Born (1954)

Sometimes a confession isn’t enough to land a conviction. On August 7th 1954 a truly dangerous man was born who would spend his entire life committing crime after crime. A man who, if he is to be believed, may have taken the lives of over 40 individuals.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Gray, https://extras.denverpost.com/news/news0304b.htm, https://filmdaily.co/news/marvin-gray/, https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gray-marvin.htm, https://www.alcatrazeast.com/crime-library/famous-murders/marvin-gayes-death/

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Was The Death of Famed Musician Elliott Smith Suicide or Murder? - August 6 2024 Aug 06, 2024

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Information on today’s episode:August 6th: Elliot Smith Born (1969)

One’s history can affect the way people view their death. On August 6th 1969 a man was born who, throughout his stellar career, would publicly struggle with demons that may or may not have caused his premature death.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliott_Smith, https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/elliott-smith, https://www.musicinminnesota.com/how-did-elliott-smith-die/, ,https://www.theguardian.com/music/2004/mar/19/popandrock.elliottsmith https://www.change.org/p/lapd-homicide-detective-jay-king-we-request-the-lapd-to-either-close-the-elliott-smith-murder-inquiry-or-resuscitate-it-after-more-than-11-years-of-negligence, https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/mysterious-death-of-elliott-smith/, https://www.quora.com/Was-Elliott-Smith-murdered-or-did-he-commit-suicide-In-either-case-why

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How Far Would You Go For a "Happy Life"? - August 5 2024 Aug 05, 2024

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August 5th: Robert Spangler Dies (2001)

How far are you willing to go to achieve happiness? On August 5th 2001 a man died in prison having admitted to the deadly lengths he would go to secure a happy life for himself at any cost.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Spangler, https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/spangler-robert.htm, https://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=132630&page=1, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-oct-22-mn-40204-story.html, https://extras.denverpost.com/news/news1008b.htm, https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2005/august/leb083105, https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/weird/robert_spangler/4.html

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A Serial Killer with a Genius IQ - August 4 2024 Aug 04, 2024

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August 4th: Monte Rissell's First Murder (1976)

One change can completely alter the course of someone’s life. On August 4th 1976 a man committed his first of what would be 5 murders. A man who, when speaking with police, blamed his actions on a change in his life that occurred when he was 7 years old.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montie_Rissell, https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/44174726/image/44174932/Monte-Rissell, https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/rissell-monte.htm, https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/08/240541/who-is-monte-rissell-real-serial-killer-rape-story-mindhunter, https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4836943/the-horrific-story-of-monte-rissell-the-rapist-and-serial-killer-with-a-genius-iq-who-had-killed-five-people-by-his-teens/, https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/real-life-montie-rissell-netflix-mindhunter-fame

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A Fledgling Cult That Claimed Two Lives - August 3 2024 Aug 03, 2024

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August 3rd: Michael Wayne Ryan Born (1948)

Power can make someone into something incredibly dangerous. On August 3rd 1948 a man was born who would take the power he had over a group and wield it to take the lives of two innocent people.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_W._Ryan, https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2015/05/25/michael-ryan-leader-anti-semitic-cult-passed-away-prison?gclid=CjwKCAjw586hBhBrEiwAQYEnHbiU22uJaD8eDg2rHYtte2lgnIPnruLI3CecUljMOi-K8lPFUaVASxoCU4oQAvD_BwE, https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/ryan-michael-wayne.htm, https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-time/yahweh-nebraska-farmers-cults-slavery-torture-sodomy-murder, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/michael-ryan-convicted-1985-torture-killings-nebraska-dies-prison-n364206, https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/michael-ryan-a-sadistic-killer-who-showed-no-mercy/article_e3d60ab2-9d84-5a9b-82c3-9ff151553e93.html, https://prodeathpenalty.com/case/michael-ryan

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A Killer Waiting For A Runner - August 2 2024 Aug 02, 2024

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August 2nd: Karina Vetrano Killed (2016)

Not every conviction is met with cheers. On August 2nd 2016 a young woman was killed in a case that saw some rejoicing over justice being served and others crying out that an innocent man had just been sentenced.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Karina_Vetrano, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/nyregion/queens-jogger-karina-vetrano-chanel-lewis.html, , https://abcnews.go.com/US/murder-case-york-city-jogger-karina-vetrano-stands/story?id=62058877https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-killed-york-city-jogger-karina-vetrano-sentenced/story?id=62573087, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9785915/Queens-DA-petitioned-reopen-case-murdered-jogger-Karina-Vetrano.html, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/killing-queens-jogger-karina-vetrano-22-year-old-man-found-n989476, https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-karina-vetrano-chanel-lewis-petition-20210713-d7cxvgidsjd2rosihii6ske4lq-story.html, https://www.thecut.com/2018/11/karina-vetrano-murder-trial.html

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Infant Killing Woman Convicted of Murdering 8 of Her Own Children - August 1 2024 Aug 01, 2024

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August 1st: Sabine Hilschenz Arrested (2005)

What exactly goes through a person’s head when they take a life is something that, despite years of study, remains difficult to truly understand. On August 1st 2005 a woman was arrested for at least 9 truly heinous crimes against her own flesh and blood in a case that had so many wondering what could have possibly led to her deadly decision.

https://murderpedia.org/female.H/h/hilschenz-sabine.htm, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/jun/02/germany.lukeharding, https://www.dw.com/en/german-mother-jailed-for-15-years-for-killing-eight-newborns/a-2040176, https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/08/world/europe/08briefs-15YEARSFORMO_BRF.html, https://www.thelocal.de/20080214/10317, https://www.spiegel.de/international/baby-killer-woman-convicted-for-slaying-8-of-her-children-a-419396.html, https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2006-06-02-world02-5-story.html, http://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/2014/05/sabine-hilschenz-german-serial-baby.html

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A Man's Obsession With Cam Girls and The Murders He Committed - July 31 2024 Jul 31, 2024

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July 31st: Grant Amato Found Guilty (2019)

How far would you go to get what you want? On July 31st 2019 a young man was sentenced for the crimes he committed against the people who stood in the way of his addiction.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-ne-grant-amato-trial-day-7-20190731-wyb42sgrjzeclchxth6eo7i5xi-story.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Amato, https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2021/6/29/grant-amato, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/amato-family-murders, https://www.wftv.com/news/local/watch-live-surviving-brother-of-man-accused-of-killing-parents-brother-testifying-in-court/970317650/

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The RoboCop Serial Killer - July 30 2024 Jul 30, 2024

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July 30th: Nathaniel White's Last Victim (1992)

Confidence is key. Or, at least, that’s how the saying goes. On July 30th 1992 a man took the life of his final victim. A man who stood with confidence at his trial believing that a jury would rule in his favor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_White, https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/white-nathaniel.htm, https://www.oxygen.com/twisted-killers/crime-news/why-nathaniel-white-murdered-6-women-in-new-york, https://antiquityechoes.blogspot.com/2011/05/nathaniel-white-six-murders-and.html, https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-nathaniel-white-now/

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