Morning Cup of Murder

March 30th: Francis B. Schreuder Dies (2004) The love between a mother and a son is something incredibly special to behold. But what happens when someone, either the mother or the son, takes advantage of that bond and uses it for their own gain? On March 30th 2004 a woman convicted of murder died peacefully in her bed. A woman who, along with her son, committed a crime in the name of love, betrayal, and money. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Bradshaw_murder, https://www.nytimes...

March 29th: James Fairweather Kills (2014) When you picture a brutal murderer, you don’t often picture a child in your head. On May 29th 2014 a young boy, barely a teenager, took the life of a father of 5. A crime that he would soon repeat in his quest to become what he wanted more than anything in the world. To become a serial killer.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Colchester_murders, https://oddmurdersandmysteries.com/james-fairweather/, https://www.bbc...

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup March 28th: Colonel York Comes for his Brother (1873) Today’s story involves a family that almost everyone knows. An infamous one that has a story cemented in true crime history. On March 28th 1873 a man came looking for his brother and ended up unraveling a long list of crimes committed by an entire family. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Benders, https://www.legendsofamerica...

March 27th: The Russell Street Bombing (1986) On March 27th 1986 a bombing took place in Australia that would start an investigation that, at its conclusion, unraveled a long string of criminal activity. A crime committed by men who were not only criminals, but were part of a criminal group responsible for robberies and thefts all over the area.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Minogue, https://www.theguardian...

March 26th: Heaven’s Gate (1997) Having a strong  belief system, for some, can help bring peace to a person’s life. But, sometimes, having a strong belief system can place you in a state of vulnerability that can easily turn dangerous. On March 26th 1997 the bodies of 39 people were found in a rituatlistic suicide that saw vulnerable people, people who believed their leader with all their hearts, lose their life in the quest for ascention. https://en.wikipedia...

March 25th: Judy Kirby Kills(2000) It’s impossible to understand the depths of depression. The way it makes someone feel and the way it makes them act. On March 25th 2000 a woman suffering from depression made a decision that cost 7 people their lives. At least, that’s what the prosecution says. If the defense is to be believed, her actions were at the hands of an undiagnosed illness that had yet to be treated.  https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/kirby-judy.htm, https://www.indystar...

March 24th: Gary Wayne Sutton Born (1969) When you add alcohol to the bodies of some people it can create a violence that no one should ever have to see. On March 24th 1969 a man was born who, after a night of drinking, would make some decisions that would cost, not only 1 person their life, but the life of a second who just wanted to find her missing brother.  https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/sutton-gary-wayne.htm, https://www.wate...

March 23rd: Footpath Murderer Born (1960) Sometimes a simple mistake can lead to something incredible. On March 23rd 1960 a dangerous man was born who, had it not been for a simple mistake by some brilliant scientists, may just have gotten away with the brutal murder of two 15 year old girls.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Pitchfork, https://forensicfiles.fandom.com/wiki/The_Footpath_Murders, https://www.theguardian...

March 22nd: Charles Morgan Disappears (1977) Sometimes, the most mild-mannered men can be hiding big secrets. On March 22nd 1977 a family man mysteriously disappeared and began a story that, to this day, is one of America’s most intriguing unsolved mysteries.  https://sites.psu.edu/gfergusonpassionblog/2020/03/19/charles-morgan-and-green-eyes/, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Morgan, https://morbidology.com/the-bizarre-death-of-charles-morgan/, https://www.reddit...

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