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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 Ghost of a Victim - June 29 2024 Jun 29, 2024

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June 29th: Mary Jane Reed's Body Found (1948)

Sometimes an unsolved case can see so many rumors and theories that it becomes impossible to know what the truth really is. On June 29th 1948 the body of a young girl was found in a case that, with so many rumors and speculation, remains unsolved.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-11-04-0311040053-story.html, https://www.hauntedrockford.com/the-mysterious-deaths-of-stan-skridla-and-mary-jane-reed/, https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2007/12/21/theories-get-new-life-after/48817289007/, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/ny-haunted-stenhouse-20191025-faxy2mlymray5pf7gzbe2jxjdu-story.html, https://abc7chicago.com/stanley-skridla-murder-mary-jane-reed-oregon-cold-case/746916/, https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/mary-jane-reed

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The Broadwater Farm Riots - June 28 2024 Jun 28, 2024

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June 28th: PC Keith Blakelock Born (1945)

Sometimes people resort to violence to make their voices heard. On June 28th 1945 a man was born who, later in life, would be thrust into the center of a riot created by a marginalized group of individuals tired of watching others like them lose their lives to the police.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Keith_Blakelock, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-34433752, https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/unsolved-murder-series-1985-mob-12674010, https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/family-murdered-pc-keith-blakelock-11772072, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/04/keith-blakelock-murder-accused-broadwater-farm-court, https://www.murdermap.co.uk/unsolved-murders/tottenham-riots-the-unsolved-murder-of-keith-blakelock/

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The Little Red Riding Hood Murder - June 27 2024 Jun 27, 2024

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June 27th: Muriel Drinkwater Killed (1946)

When DNA is successfully recovered from a case it’s hard not to get excited about the possibility that the person responsible will finally be brought to justice. However, as we are about to see, DNA doesn't always mean a killer’s identification is on the horizon. On June 27th 1946 a young girl lost her life in a case that remains unsolved.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Muriel_Drinkwater, https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/unsolved-murder-12-year-old-19232081, https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/muriel-drinkwater-murder-harold-jones-16207548, https://www.herald.wales/national-news/crime/the-unsolved-murder-of-muriel-drinkwater/, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-47961404, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6980183/Murder-Schoolgirl-12-finally-solved-73-years-later.html, https://thetruecrimefiles.com/muriel-drinkwater-murder/

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The Disappearance of the Boy in the Spiderman Costume - June 26 2024 Jun 26, 2024

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June 26th: William Tyrrell Born (2011)

The disappearance of a child is a fear that most parents hope to never experience. On June 26th 2011 a young boy was born who would, as far as police could tell, vanish into thin air. A case that remains a mystery though some are certain they know exactly what happened.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_William_Tyrrell, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/nov/03/william-tyrrells-former-foster-mother-knows-where-he-is-nsw-detective-tells-court, https://www.9news.com.au/national/william-tyrrell-detective-says-foster-mother-knows-where-missing-boy-is/20e68ca0-0bc7-41c5-8ffc-c98297411c72, https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/courts-law/bombshell-revelation-about-william-tyrrell-investigation-as-lead-cop-makes-claim-on-foster-mum/news-story/b3d0b51905136445a5fa59705777d0bf, https://7news.com.au/news/william-tyrrell/police-issue-fresh-statement-on-tyrrell-investigation-large-volume-of-information-c-8205161, https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/breaking-news/update-in-william-tyrrell-foster-dads-case-of-allegedly-lying-to-the-nsw-crime-commission/news-story/ad5eec5a992408391ed19e05be83b878

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Alaska's Teenage Dating Epidemic - June 25 2024 Jun 25, 2024

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June 25th: Breanna Moore Killed (2014)

Domestic violence is an epidemic that touches the lives of almost everyone. Whether it be loved ones, family, friends, or you yourself, chances are you know someone who has been a victim of a violent partner. On June 25th 2014 a young woman became one such victim and, though her life ended tragically, her family made sure that it wasn’t in vain.

https://www.anchoragepress.com/columnists/the-unnecessarily-convoluted-journey-to-brees-law/article_dab95980-8afe-11e8-b8e8-a793a78b7888.html, https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/man-charged-fatal-shooting-told-police-he-found-gun-girlfriends-body/2014/06/26/, https://www.adn.com/crime-justice/article/bail-set-15m-anchorage-shooting/2014/06/29/, http://web.archive.org/web/20140701125707/https:/www.ktuu.com/news/news/Victim-s-Family-Faces-Man-Accused-of-Killing-Daughter-in-Court/26711192, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2686967/Boyfriend-suspected-shooting-dental-assistant-head-called-violent-criminal-victims-father-grieving-family-confront-court.html, https://www.breeslaw.org/about-bree-s-law, https://www.adn.com/crime-justice/article/judge-sentences-joshua-almeda-75-years-killing-breanna-moore/2016/04/20/, https://www.cahuillaconsortium.org/blog/bree-s-law-the-case-that-reduced-alaska-s-teen-dating-violence-statistics, https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/content/news/Parents-of-victim-of-deadly-domestic-violence-unveil-new-facet-of-their-mission-472880663.html, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2686967/Boyfriend-suspected-shooting-dental-assistant-head-called-violent-criminal-victims-father-grieving-family-confront-court.html

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The Murder of the Creator of Waitress - June 24 2024 Jun 24, 2024

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June 24th: Adrienne Shelly Born (1966)

We hear stories time and time again of a family who disagrees with police and persistently fights for justice. We also hear how, a lot of times, their fights land on deaf ears. On June 24th 1966 a woman was born who would meet a tragic end. One police were sure was self-inflicted. It was only after her husband fought back that they learned otherwise.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Shelly#:~:text=They%20found%20her%20body%20hanging,a%20result%20of%20neck%20compression., https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/pillco-diego.htm, https://english.elpais.com/culture/2022-02-22/the-mysterious-killing-of-indie-actress-adrienne-shelly-how-a-suicide-turned-into-a-murder.html, , https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/dec/01/adrienne-shelly-waitress-hbo-documentaryhttps://nypost.com/2021/11/30/adrienne-shellys-widower-confronts-her-killer-in-new-film/, https://www.mamamia.com.au/adrienne-shelly-murder/, https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/adrienne-shellys-husband-confronts-diego-pillco, https://abc7ny.com/archive/5957609/

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The Fire In The Hostel - June 23 2024 Jun 23, 2024

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June 23rd: Robert Paul Long Kills (2000)

Traveling the world should be an incredible experience. Not one marred by tragedy and death. On June 23rd 2000 a fire broke out in a hostel and saw the deaths of 15 travelers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childers_Palace_Backpackers_Hostel_fire, https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/long-robert-paul.htm, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-02/childers-backpacker-hostel-killer-has-parole-bid-rejected/13114808, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8447491/Robert-Long-stepdaughter-says-mass-killer-burned-Childers-hostel-terrorised-mother.html, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8447491/Robert-Long-stepdaughter-says-mass-killer-burned-Childers-hostel-terrorised-mother.html, https://www.9news.com.au/national/robert-paul-long-childers-palace-hostel-backpacker-killer-eligibile-for-parole-in-june/ed0bbc54-3468-475b-b9a9-4e4ce3d08e08, https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/robert-long-eligible-for-parole-after-childers-palace-hostel-fire-but-exlover-says-he-should-remain-in-prison/50e3a32a-f5ae-4ba7-89d9-44749b0c3a26, https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/robert-long-childers-backpacker-hostel-fire-murderer-should-not-be-freed-say-survivors/09d9b93b-e92d-4999-bdfb-87bb0207ad4b, https://www.change.org/p/parole-board-queensland-australia-keep-mass-murderer-robert-paul-long-behind-bars-for-life

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A Camping Trip out of a Horror Movie - June 22 2024 Jun 22, 2024

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June 22nd: Malibu Creek Murder (2018)

The idea that a killer could be walking around undetected is a terrifying one. On June 22nd 2018 murder took place in an area that, people would soon learn, already had quite a few unsolved cases. A murder that, eventually, would lead to the capture of a man that many believed was a serial killer.

https://abc7.com/malibu-murder-creek-state-tristan-thomas-beaudette/11943029/, https://www.ocregister.com/2022/06/21/man-accused-of-killing-irvine-resident-camping-with-kids-in-malibu-creek-state-park-sentenced-for-attacking-deputies/, https://www.gq.com/story/unsolved-mystery-of-malibu-creek-murder, https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/03/15/a-shooter-in-the-hills, https://www.foxla.com/news/man-charged-with-2018-malibu-killing-sentenced-for-attacking-deputies, https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-charged-murder-scientist-malibu-creek-state-park-trial-attack-2-deputies/, https://thelocalmalibu.com/malibu-creek-state-park-shootings-a-four-year-investigation-diary-of-cover-up-and-corruption-part-1/, https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-indicted-in-killing-of-malibu-creek-state-park-camper-other-shootings/

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Could This Woman Be Jack The Ripper? - June 21 2024 Jun 21, 2024

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June 21st: Lizzie Halliday Convicted (1894)

Women were not always looked at as serial killers. For quite some time it didn’t seem possible for the “fairer sex” to be so coldblooded. On June 21st 1894 one such woman was convicted in a case that shocked the nation when details were released.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Halliday, https://allthatsinteresting.com/lizzie-halliday, https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2014/08/a-short-history-of-serial-killer-lizzie-brown-halliday/, https://hvmag.com/life-style/history/lizzie-brown-halliday-serial-killer/, https://www.casebook.org/ripper_media/book_reviews/non-fiction/cjmorley/76.html, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny-news-justice-story-arsonist-lizzie-20181011-story.html, https://www.grunge.com/889514/chilling-details-about-serial-killer-lizzie-halliday-the-worst-woman-on-earth/, https://buriedinstone.com/lizzie-halliday-the-catskill-murders/

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A Soldier Scorned - June 20 2024 Jun 20, 2024

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June 20th: Dean Allen Mellberg Kills (1994)

Disappointment is a difficult emotion to process. And, sometimes, it can lead to acts of revenge. On June 20th 1994 a man determined to get revenge upon the people who led to his disappointment began a deadly rampage that saw 22 injured and 4 dead in his wake.

https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mellberg-dean.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild_Air_Force_Base#1994_shooting, https://www.nytimes.com/1994/06/22/us/an-airman-s-revenge-5-minutes-of-terror.html, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-06-22-mn-7137-story.html, https://apnews.com/article/60e457fded655d6ff932695474e20473, https://www.crimetraveller.org/2017/03/warnings-unheeded-twin-tragedies-book-review/,

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