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.
Episodes
The Cohen Lake Torch Slaying - November 1 2025
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The Broad Daylight Murder of Sylvia Salinas - October 31 2025
October 31st: Sylvia Salinas Killed (1989) Daylight is a time in the day where, for the most part, you feel safe. You don’t really expect the feeling of danger when the sun is high in the sky. Yet, on October 31st 1989 a woman in Texas was …
The Brutal Murder of Cayley Mandadi - October 30 2025
October 30th: Cayley Mandadi Declared Brain Dead (2017) When you let someone into your life, you hope that they are someone you can trust. On October 30th 2017 a young woman’s life was irrevocably changed by a man who she, at some point, th…
A Son's 60 Year Commitment To Solve His Mother's Murder - October 29 2025
October 29th: Anita Taylor Pronounced Dead (1966) Cold cases need, more than anything, someone willing to fight to keep them alive and active. On October 29th 1966 a woman was pronounced dead upon arrival at the local hospital. A woman whos…
The Colorado Killdozer - October 28 2025
October 28th: Marvin Heemeyer Born (1951) A grudge can sour into something dangerous. On October 28th 1951 a man was born who would take a vendetta and let it fester into a deadly rampage. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Heemeyer, htt…
The Confession That Wasn't Absolute - October 27 2025
October 27th: Jeff Deskovic Born (1973) A confession isn’t always absolute. On October 27th 1973 a young man was born. One who would confess to a crime that, later, he would spend years trying to prove he did not commit. https://en.wikiped…
El Psicopata and The Triangle Of Death - October 26 2025
October 26th: El Psicopata's Last Murder (1996) Some cases are doomed to remain unsolved for legal reasons. On October 26th 1996 the last of a series of horrifying murders took place. Ones where the killer’s identity remains a mystery and t…
One of Scandinavia's Most Notorious Serial Killers - October 25 2025
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A Deadly Car Crash Incident - October 24 2025
October 24th: Adacia Avery Chambers Kills (2015) Danger can sneak up on you even when you least expect it. On October 24th 2015 a group of strangers stood together celebrating a town event. And, in an instant, became the victims of a traged…
An Unsolved Poisoning - October 23 2025
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The Murder of Lauren McCluskey - October 22 2025
October 22nd: Lauren McCluskey Killed (2018) One misstep can cost someone their life. Many can result in a catastrophic failure. On October 22nd 2018 a young woman was killed after multiple people, and multiple agencies failed to protect he…
The Fugitive Doctor - The Murder of Rosemarie Essa - October 21 2025
October 21st: Rosemarie Essa Born (Yazeed Essa) (1966) There’s no such thing as perfect. On October 21st 1966 a woman was born who would, on the surface, appear to have the picture perfect family. One that came under fire after her mysterio…
An Unbelievable International Kidnapping Case - October 20 2025
October 20th: Lee Barnett's Episode of Unsolved Mysteries Aired (1995) There are two sides to every story. And, even then, it’s hard to know which side is telling the truth. On October 20th 1995 an episode of Unsolved Mysteries aired talkin…
Gone in the Fog - October 19 2025
October 19th: Cheryll Spegal Goes Missing (1971) Can someone truly just disappear without a trace? On October 19th 1971 a young girl went missing. Leaving behind no clues or trace, it was as if she vanished into thin air. https://hhsjourna…
Red Flags - October 18 2025
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Ground Glass - October 17 2025
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The Violent Murder of Samuel Paty - October 16 2025
October 16th: Samuel Paty Killed (2020) We live in a world where teachers take their lives in their hands every single day. On October 16th 2020 a teacher lost his life but not in the way that one has grown to expect. A case that greatly af…
The Indie Horror Film Murder - October 15 2025
October 15th: Wyn Reed Born (1989) Self defense can be difficult to prove. On October 15th 1989 a young woman was born who would find herself trying, desperately, to prove that her actions were motivated by self defense. https://en.wikiped…
Seduced by Madness - October 14 2025
October 14th: Felix Polk Found Dead (2002) When a marriage ends, a life shouldn’t end with it. On October 14th 2002 a man was found dead who was in the midst of a messy divorce. One where, depending on whose side you landed on, he was the v…
Who Killed John Clayton - A Reconstruction Mystery - October 13 2025
October 13th: John Clayton Born (1840) Political corruption can sometimes be deadly. On October 13th 1840 a man was born who would, in fighting for what was fair, lose his life to an unknown assassin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_M._…
Sid and Nancy - The Punk Rock Tragedy - October 12 2025
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The Five Year Man Hunt For A Murderous Husband - October 11 2025
October 11th: Peter Chadwick Arrested (2012) Sometimes a case is long and drawn out because of the legal system. Other times, there are bizarre circumstances that cause the delay. On October 11th 2012 a man was arrested. Yet it wouldn't be …
The Serial Killer Who Was Released Time and Time Again - October 10 2025
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The Murder of Unique Harris - October 9 2025
October 9th: Unique Harris Last Seen (2010) Some cases seem to unfold rapidly. Others take years, even decades, to even move an inch. On October 9th 2010 a young mother was seen for the very last time. A case that took over a decade to fina…
The Murder at Zombie Land - October 8 2025
TW - SA involving a minor October 8th: Shannon Leigh Kos Killed (2000) You never know what danger lurks around the corner. Who has nefarious intentions. On October 8th 2000 a young girl was killed by individuals who wanted nothing more tha…
Accident After Accident - October 7 2025
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The 1988 Trolley Square Mall Shooting - October 6 2025
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The Katrina Cannibal - October 5 2025
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Murder, Affairs and Fleeing The Country - October 4 2025
October 4th: Rozanne Gailiunas Killed (1983) Lies and deception can hurt so many people. On October 4th 1983 a woman was killed inside of her home. A murder that, when investigated, uncovered a series of lies that led to her death and the a…
The Dangers of Online Dating - October 3 2025
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The Murder of Greg Witman - October 2 2025
October 2nd: Greg Witman Killed (1998) The bond between siblings is a strong one. On October 2nd 1998 a young boy was brutally killed and it was his brother who was the one to find him. A devastating event that saw a family almost completel…
Ireland's Infamous Black Widow Catherine Nevin - October 1 2025
October 1st: Catherine Nevin Born (1950) The desire for money and power can override a lot of other emotions. On October 1st 1950 a woman was born who, though she claimed she was innocent, was deemed a monster who let the lust for money and…
The Story of General Butt Naked - September 30 2025
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The Seven Year Old Who Helped Solve Their Mothers Murder - September 29 2025
September 29th: Kelley Clayton Killed (2015) Eyewitness statements can be extremely beneficial. Depending on who they come from. On September 29th 2015 a woman was killed inside her home. And the sole witness to her murder was someone who, …
A Case of Self Defense or Murder? - September 28 2025
September 28th: Christopher Grover Found Dead (2018) Determining the difference between self defense and murder can be difficult when only one person is alive to tell their side of the story. On September 28th 2018 a shooting took place tha…
When DNA Isn't Enough - September 27 2025
September 27th: Brittany Phillips Killed (2004) Having DNA in a case doesn’t always mean it can be solved easily. On September 27th 2004 a young woman was killed. A case where, though DNA is available, the case remains unsolved. https://ww…
The Infamous Phil Spector - September 26 2025
September 26th: Phil Spector’s Trial Declared Mistrial(2007) Fame and accolades doesn’t mean you’re a good person. On September 26th 2007 a trial came to an end for a man who shaped and molded the music world. A man who, though greatly admi…
The Murder of a Mother and Her Unborn Son - September 25 2025
September 25th: Crystal Taylor Killed (2001) Not all pregnancies are met with happy feelings. On September 25th 2001 a woman and the fetus in her womb were shot dead in a case that saw one very dangerous man unwilling to let the pregnancy c…
The Russian Cannibal Serial Killers - September 24 2025
September 24th: Dmitry and Natalia Baksheev Arrested (2017) Sometimes, rumors are nothing more than that. But, what happens when the rumors of something nefarious seem so overwhelming it's hard to pull apart fact from fiction? And what happ…
The Disappearance of Amber Wilde - September 23 2025
September 23rd: Amber Wilde Goes Missing (1998) Just because there’s a person of interest in a case, even if it’s a pretty good one, that doesn’t always mean there’s enough for an arrest. Or even enough to name them as a prime suspect. On S…