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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 Haskell Family Murders - July 9 2026 Jul 09, 2026

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July 9th: Ronald Lee Haskell Kills (2014)

Abuse can take years to escape. And, even then, you might not ever feel safe. On July 9th 2014 a man committed a massacre to get revenge against a woman. One who got the courage to leave and whose family ended up paying the price.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Harris_County_shooting, https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/haskell-ronald-lee.htm, https://abc13.com/post/stay-family-murders-judge-accused-bias-case-death-row-inmate-ronald-haskell-killed-ex-wifes-spring/15456949/, https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2019/10/11/348845/harris-county-jury-sentences-ronald-haskell-to-death-for-killing-6-in-spring-in-2014/, https://abc13.com/post/stay-family-murders-judge-natalia-cornelio-recused-death-row-inmate-ron-haskells-case-after-bias-accusations/15802506/, https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texan-ronald-lee-haskell-sentenced-death-killing-ex-wifes-family/, https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Opening-arguments-begin-in-death-penalty-trial-14379136.php, https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/11/us/texas-stay-family-murder-sentence-lethal-injection/index.html, https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/11/us/texas-stay-family-murder-sentence-lethal-injection/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2019/10/11/us/texas-stay-family-murder-sentence-lethal-injection/index.html, https://abc7chicago.com/stay-family-cassidy-murders-ronald-haskell-jr/5498466/, https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/death_row/dr_info/haskellronald.html

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The Catfishing Prank Murder - July 8 2026 Jul 08, 2026

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July 8th: Christopher Kerfoot Killed (2021)

You never know who you are talking to online. On July 8th 2021 a young man was killed after meeting with someone he communicated with online. A case of miscommunication, mixed with anger, that boiled over into real life.

https://www.wmar2news.com/local/aberdeen-man-convicted-after-snapchat-date-prank-leads-to-murder, https://harfordsheriff.org/news/releases/arrest-made-in-fatal-stabbing/, https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/frank-george-hudson-iii-charged-in-fatal-stabbing-of-bel-air-teen-christopher-kerfoot/, https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/17-year-old-stabbed-to-death-in-bel-air-thursday-morning-suspect-arrested-and-charged-with-murder, https://www.harfordcountystatesattorney.org/aberdeen-man-convicted-of-involuntary-manslaughter-and-carrying-a-concealed-dangerous-weapon/, https://www.wbaltv.com/article/fatal-stabbing-17-year-old-bel-air/36980232, http://www.daggerpress.com/2021/07/09/19-yr-old-aberdeen-man-arrested-in-fatal-bel-air-stabbing/, https://dailyvoice.com/md/bel-air/news/man-idd-by-dying-victim-convicted-of-stabbing-md-teen-posing-as-girl-on-snapchat/860601/, https://www.newsbreak.com/aberdeen-md/2980795106936-aberdeen-man-convicted-after-snapchat-date-prank-leads-to-murder, http://www.daggerpress.com/2021/07/09/17-yr-old-killed-in-bel-air-stabbing/

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Was This A Drug Induced Psychosis That Ended in Murder? - July 7 2026 Jul 07, 2026

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July 7th: John Wendell Keyler Kills(2020)

Extreme substance abuse can make you do things you’d never consider doing sober. On July 7th 2020 a man committed a truly heinous crime. One that he claimed was under the influence.

*Suggested by Naomi*

https://reachfm.ca/articles/fort-st-john-rcmp-looking-for-missing-person-sarah-foord, https://www.bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/sc/23/00/2023BCSC0050.htm, https://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/man-charged-with-murder-after-woman-found-dead-in-northern-b-c-3201904, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fort-st-john-manslaughter-guilty-1.6711048, https://energeticcity.ca/2023/01/12/keyler-found-guilty-of-manslaughter/, https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/manslaughter-verdict-issued-for-stabbing-death-of-taylor-woman-6359318, https://ca.news.yahoo.com/northern-b-c-man-guilty-234425487.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHGzv3sX9moodF5pfWCXdq0h2GahuhaFyaY1UrQVgJS-BNIijIgFlN0dytpUY6a21Tm4Qhzoc8SFC8ilKXtJkXvAKEuH7589ffzWbd47p0RKD4ygj-gCXScEQ-OrDfLySqHinppMZAg8sM86C7Z2k9utZ0danb3m-hJV4zpLb_Cc, https://www.thespec.com/news/canada/foord-murder-case-adjourned-three-weeks-as-accused-seeks-new-lawyer/article_fbc1623d-af56-5a76-ba0b-7da8da84ff1d.html,,https://globalnews.ca/news/9407252/boyfriend-convicted-of-manslaughter-in-2020-stabbing-death-of-sarah-foord/, https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/man-charged-with-murder-after-missing-womans-remains-found-outside-fort-st-john/, https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/man-charged-with-murder-after-missing-fort-st-john-woman-found-dead

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A Kidnapping on Dead River Road - July 6 2026 Jul 06, 2026

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Affairs and Murder - July 5 2026 Jul 05, 2026

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July 5th: Thad Reynolds Killed (2004)

Sometimes there are secrets hidden behind even the happiest of marriages. On July 5th 2005 a beloved member of a tight knit community was brutally killed. A family man in a loving marriage whose life ended all because of a secret someone in his life was keeping.

https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-unforgettable/crime-news/scotty-harper-michelle-reynolds-thad-murder, https://murderpedia.org/female.R/r/reynolds-michelle.htm, https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna37321880, https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna13717339, https://accesswdun.com/article/2005/7/143315, https://thecinemaholic.com/thad-reynolds-murder-how-did-he-die-who-killed-him/

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The American Blue Beard - July 4 2026 Jul 04, 2026

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July 4th: Helmuth Schmidt Born (1876)

Some people are so desperate to get what they want they don’t care what they have to do to get it. On July 4th 1876 a man was born who would hurt many to get what he wanted.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helmuth_Schmidt, https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helmuth_Schmidt, https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/schmidt-helmuth.htm, https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2014/03/25/orthern-michigans-infamous-serial-killer/45957501/

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Two Murders on a Snowy Night - July 3 2026 Jul 03, 2026

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July 3rd: Annette Schnee's Body Found (Barbara Jo Oberholtzer) (1982)

You never know what will connect two cases. What small piece of evidence, no matter how innocuous, will forever cement two strangers together. On July 3rd 1982 a woman’s body was found and, on her body, was a single clue that connected her and another woman together forever.

*Suggested by Jennifer Vicars

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The DNA and Tommy Zeigler - July 2 2026 Jul 02, 2026

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July 2nd: Tommy Zeigler Convicted (Zeigler Furniture Store Murders) (1976)

Some cases are incredibly confusing. And, even with forensics, it remains confusing. On July 2nd 1976 a man was convicted for a murder he claimed he did not commit. One that is filled with a lot of he said, he said, and not even the DNA seemed to clear anything up.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Zeigler_case, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Zeigler_Furniture_Store_Murders, https://www.wesh.com/article/william-zeigler-murder-case/43015536,https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/who-is-tommy-zeigler-man-challenging-murder-convictions,https://www.tommyzeiglerisinnocent.com/, https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/jan/29/is-tommy-zeigler-innocent/, https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2025/01/18/long-awaited-dna-analysis-proves-zeigler-innocent-1975-murders-lawyers-say/, https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/01/22/tommy-zeiglers-defense-bolstered-by-new-dna-evidence-in-1975-murder-case/

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The Quiet and Unassuming Killer - July 1 2026 Jul 01, 2026

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July 1st: John Bittrolff Born (1966)

The quiet and unassuming ones are the hardest to reconcile with when their crimes are revealed. On July 1st 1966 a man was born who would shock everyone with his crimes. A man who claims he is innocent and that another more prominent killer is actually the one to blame.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bittrolff, https://apnews.com/article/gilgo-beach-killings-rex-heuermann-john-bittrolf-eb7dc3c07639f77493d4f01a2c29ea7e, https://pix11.com/news/local-news/long-island/convicted-long-island-murderer-not-connected-to-gilgo-beach-killings-da/, https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/who-is-john-bittrolff-and-is-he-connected-to-gilgo-beach-killings, https://apnews.com/general-news-a5454665731248018bc0815e8fb8f4c1, https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/john-bittrolff-gets-maximum-50-to-life-in-double-murder-f41071, https://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2024/09/122174/bittrolff-convicted-in-double-murder-seeks-exoneration/, https://nypost.com/2024/09/16/us-news/convicted-long-island-killer-john-bittrolff-calls-on-da-to-review-case-after-rex-heuermann-charged-in-eerily-similar-killing/

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The Monster in the House - June 30 2026 Jun 30, 2026

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June 30th: Tia Sharp Born (Stuart Hazell)(2000)

Trusting someone around your child is no easy thing. On June 30th 2000 a young girl was born. One who spent time around certain people who, in the end, maybe shouldn’t have been trusted.

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