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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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Murder in The Anthropology Office - May 20 2024 May 20, 2024

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May 20th: Abdulsalam S. al-Zahrani Pleads Guilty (2011)

You never truly know what’s going on in people’s heads. Where their minds are, what their fears are, and what can suddenly switch and turn them into something dangerous. On May 20th 2011 a man pleaded guilty in a case that saw him afraid enough that he took another human’s life.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_T._Antoun, https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/06/nyregion/06binghamton.html, https://www.bupipedream.com/news/7006/al-zahrani-pleas-guilty-sentenced-to-15-years/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/binghamton-religion-professor-richard-antoun-killed-by-saudi-student-abdulsalam-al-zahrani-say-cops/, https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Saudi-student-gets-prison-for-killing-NY-professor-2186142.php, http://archive.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2011/05/20/saudi_grad_student_admits_killing_ny_professor/, https://www.meforum.org/campus-watch/20390/widow-feels-chills-three-years-after-binghamton, https://www.arabnews.com/node/387535

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The Monster Who Killed Hannah Hill - May 19 2024 May 19, 2024

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May 19th: Hannah Hill Disappeared (1999)

The speed in which someone can be reported missing can make or break a case. On May 19th 1999 a young woman disappeared in a case that saw some delay in officially filing the missing persons report. A move that left two strange incidents unconnected and delayed the answers her family was so desperately looking for.

https://ceeblacuud.medium.com/convicted-of-a-rape-while-out-on-bail-for-a-murder-case-342836907bc2, https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/hannah-hill, https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2012/10/06/denny-ross-found-guilty-on/985168007/, https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2013/07/08/brother-hannah-hill-found-dead/985166007/, https://fox8.com/news/hannah-hills-ex-boyfriend-testifies-at-ross-trial/

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The Hungerford Massacre - May 18 2024 May 18, 2024

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May 18th: Michael Robert Ryan Born (1960)

Sudden mass shootings rarely make sense. On May 18th 1960 a young man was born who would commit a truly devastating massacre for motives that, to this day, remain a mystery.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungerford_massacre, https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/ryan-michael-robert.htm, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/michael-ryan-and-the-hungerford-massacre, https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/berkshire-history/gallery/hungerford-massacre-35-years-horrific-24808652, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/inside-indulgent-lonely-childhood-hungerford-11162474

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A Chaotic Spree Killing - May 17 2024 May 17, 2024

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May 17th: Richard Baumhammers Born (1965)

Spree killings are pure chaos. It feels impossible to predict who the next victim will be and it can send an entire state into a complete panic. On May 17th 1965 a man was born who would trigger fear across two counties in Pennsylvania.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Baumhammers, https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/baumhammers.htm, https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/baumhammers-killing-spree-was-20-years-ago/,https://www.timesonline.com/story/news/crime/2020/04/28/20-year-anniversary-baumhammers-8217/1278069007/, https://www.wpxi.com/archive/this-day-april-28-2000-racially-motivated-2-hour-shooting-spree-kills-5/UZT6TLHF25H5JFAPJFMWSGOXBY/, https://www.wtae.com/article/western-pennsylvania-death-row-inmates/7403412

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The Derby Poisoner - May 16 2024 May 16, 2024

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May 16th: Lydia Sherman Dies (1878)

We know, now, that women are more than capable of killing. But, centuries ago, that wasn’t fathomable. On May 16th 1878 a woman who broke the mold died in prison after shocking the world with her crimes.

https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/lydia-sherman-the-derby-poisoner-commits-the-horror-of-the-century/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lydia_Sherman, https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/sherman-lydia.htm, https://midwesterncitizen.com/2021/02/the-luck-of-lydia-sherman-how-gender-in-the-19th-century-impacted-felony-prosecution-and-criminal-justice/, https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/The-Derby-Poisoner-The-story-of-Lydia-Sherman-a-11358691.php

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The Lynching of Jesse Washington in Waco Texas - May 15 2024 May 15, 2024

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May 15th: Jesse Washington Killed (1916)

Our history is filled with tragic events that, one would hope, seem outlandish and barbaric with more modern eyes. On May 15th 1916 a young man became the victim of a lynch mob in a case that saw, for the first time, a widespread distaste for, unfortunately, a common crime.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynching_of_Jesse_Washington, https://wacohistory.org/items/show/55, https://lynchingintexas.org/bernstein, https://www.npr.org/2006/05/13/5401868/waco-recalls-a-90-year-old-horror

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Sex, Drugs, Orgies and Murder - May 14 2024 May 14, 2024

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May 14th: Max Garvie Killed (1967)

Sometimes a victim’s personal life can cloud a murder investigation and, eventually, the trial itself. On May 14th 1967 a man was killed in a case that was deeply affected by scandalous lives of sex, drugs, and orgies.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Maxwell_Garvie, https://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/garvie-sheila.htm, https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/former-balmoral-housemaid-convicted-murder-27628435, https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/20236046.sheila-garvie-glasgow-authors-book-throws-new-light-scotlands-salacious-murder-trial/, https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/4375749/kinky-cottage-sheila-garvie-murder/, https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeenshire-love-triangle-shocked-north-7582821,

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Capitol Punishment and Mental Deficiencies - May 13 2024 May 13, 2024

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May 13th: James Lee Clark Born (1968)

The topic of capital punishment is the subject of countless debates. On May 13th 1968 a man was born who would find himself at the center of these arguments as well as the subject of a lot of disagreement.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Lee_Clark, https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18064372, https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Convicted-killer-of-Denton-high-school-girl-8719748.php, https://www.itemonline.com/news/denton-county-man-executed-for-killing-two/article_2d723b59-e577-5b8a-b49e-f6cf0ab9c3f1.html

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The Unsolved Caribbean Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley - May 12 2024 May 12, 2024

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May 12th: Amy Lynn Bradley Born (1974)

A vacation is a time to relax, let loose, and enjoy the lack of responsibilities for even just a moment. It’s not a time where a family should be searching for their missing daughter. On May 12th 1974 a young woman was born who would find herself missing from a family vacation in a case that remains unsolved all these years later.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Amy_Lynn_Bradley, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/amy-lynn-bradley, https://the-line-up.com/amy-lynn-bradley-disappearance, https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/inside-the-disappearance-of-amy-lynn-bradley-on-cruise-ship/news-story/e76b2967c3e5c119a2de3099f1559583, https://allthatsinteresting.com/amy-lynn-bradley, https://unsolved.com/gallery/amy-bradley/

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Adultery and the Murder of An Earl - May 11 2024 May 11, 2024

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May 11th: Josslyn Hay Born (1901)

Sometimes a lifestyle choice can place someone in the crosshairs of danger. On May 11th 1901 a man was born who would go on to live quite the salacious lifestyle. One that made him the enemy of many and the victim of one mystery individual.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josslyn_Hay,_22nd_Earl_of_Erroll, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-454133/White-Mischief-murder-finally-solved-66-years.html, https://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/josslyn-hay-the-murder-of-the-22nd-earl-of-erroll/, https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,790178,00.html

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