x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Morning Cup of Murder

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.

true crime documentary

All Episodes

8:33

Murder for Beer Money - August 16 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/16

August 16th: Eric Nesbitt Killed (1996) One night can change everything. On August 16th 1996 two young men who were looking for some beer money made a decision that would end up costing a stranger his life and send one of them into a decade long legal battle. https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/atkins-daryl.htm, https://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-xpm-19990819-1999-08-19-9908190190-story.html, https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/prosecutorial-misconduct-leads-to-life-sentence-for-daryl-atkins,

en

12:28

Accident or Murder on The Golden Coast - August 15 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/15

August 15th: Warriena Tagpuno Wright's Killer Arrested (2014) Not all cases are black and white. Some divide the public into two very different theories and make the case incredibly polarizing. On August 15th 2014 a young man was arrested for a crime that, to some, was one big accident but, to others, was a cold blooded murder. https://www.cridlandhua.com/the-death-of-warriena-wright/, https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/20/world/tinder-death-trial-gable-tostee-trnd/index.html,

en

8:18

The Unsolved Murder of Vicki Lynn Harrell - August 14...

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/14

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup August 14th: Vickie Lynn Harrell's Body Found (1972) In a world where citizen sleuths and armchair detectives exist, it gives hope that even the coldest case may have a chance for some answers. On August 14th 1972 a woman was found dead after just a few days of being missing. And, though her case seems to be frozen solid, anything can happen when enough people come together and lend their

en

14:01

The Happy Couple - August 13 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/13

August 13th: Ryan Widmer Arrested (2008) Is love enough to save a person from conviction? On August 13th 2008 a man was arrested for a murder that, to this day, he claims he did not commit. And, for those arguing in his favor, his deep love for the victim is enough to prove him right. https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/sarah-widmer, https://janice-hisle.medium.com/she-drowned-hes-in-prison-but-was-her-death-really-a-murder-e8df8c2e4ff,

en

10:53

The Maryvale Street Shooter - August 12 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/12

August 12th: Maryvale Serial Shooter Starts Killing (2015) Unassuming doesn’t always mean safe. On August 12th 2015 the first of what would be many shootings took place in Phoenix, Arizona committed by a man who was described as sweet, unassuming, and forgettable. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Saucedo, https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/The_Maryvale_Serial_Shooter, https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/police-arrest-juan-saucedo-alleged-phoenix-serial-street-shooter-9314407,

en

13:02

Deadly Paranoia At Sea - August 11 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/11

August 11th: Mary Russell Murders Trial Begins (1828) Paranoia can make the most mild mannered person into something unrecognizable. On August 11th 1828 a man was brought to trial for a crime that was motivated by paranoia and, in his opinion, God himself. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Russell_murders, https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/646849/mary-russell-19th-century-massacre-legal-case, https://www.historyireland.com/forced-from-this-world-massacre-on-the-mary-russell/,

en

10:50

The Aurora Hammer Slayer - August 10 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/10

August 10th: Warrant for Aurora Hammer Slayer Issued (2018) DNA can make or break an investigation but only if the people involved are willing to push for results. On August 10th 2018 a man was officially charged for a decades old murder that, had it not been for the DNA and for proactive investigators, might never have been solved. https://www.denverpost.com/2021/08/06/hammer-killer-guilty-alex-ewing/, https://www.denverpost.com/2018/08/11/aurora-lakewood-hammer-killer-dna-testing/,

en

10:11

The Unsolved Case of The Sumter Co. Does - August 9 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/09

August 9th: Sumter County Jane & John Doe Found(1976) The journey to find a Doe’s identity can be a long one. And it doesn’t always lead to all the answers. On August 9th 1976 a pair of unknown victims were found that would remain Jock and Jane Doe for over 40 years. Their identities, though invaluable to their loved ones, did not help in explaining exactly what happened to them the day of their murders. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Pamela_Buckley_and_James_Freund,

en

14:30

The Heinous Murders of Shawn Grate - August 8 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/08

August 8th: Shawn Grate Born (1976) One act of bravery can bring down even the most dangerous individual. On August 8th 1976 a man was born who would go on to commit heinous acts against women. It was the act of one of those potential victims who would bring this man down before his victim count got any higher. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Grate, https://allthatsinteresting.com/shawn-grate, https://www.distractify.com/p/where-is-shawn-grate-now,

en

13:58

The Helzer Brothers - August 7 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/07

August 7th: Glenn and Justin Helzer Arrested (2000) Families should stick together. At least, that’s the motto. On August 7th 2000 a pair of brothers who worked together to commit heinous crimes were arrested after the bodies, or at least pieces, of their victims started to float to the surface. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Helzer, https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/helzer-brothers.htm, https://thecinemaholic.com/is-glenn-helzer-dead-or-alive-where-is-he-now/,

en

12:19

Georgia's First Axe Massacre - August 6 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/06

August 6th: Thomas G. Woolfolk Kills(1887) When only one person survives a massacre it's hard not to point a finger at them as a suspect. On August 6th 1887 almost an entire family was brutally slaine inside their home and the sole survivor, a man with a less than stellar reputation, became the one and only suspect in the eyes of an entire community. https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/woolfolk-murder-case/, https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/woolfolk-thomas.htm,

en

7:20

Vina del Mar Psychopaths - August 5 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/05

August 5th: Vina del Mar Psychopaths' First Murder (1980) One active serial killer is bad enough. Two, working together, makes things even worse. On August 5th 1980 two Chilean serial killers, working together, took the life of what would be their first of many victims. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi%C3%B1a_del_Mar_psychopaths, https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psic%C3%B3patas_de_Vi%C3%B1a_del_Mar, https://www.wattpad.com/amp/832064518 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

en

20:04

The Disappearance of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman...

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/04

August 4th: Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman Murdered (2002) When children go missing the fight to try and find them becomes more desperate by the second. On August 4th 2002 a pair of best friends went out for a snack and were never seen again. The investigation into their disappearance was fast, desperate and, in the end, devastating. *Suggested by Mel Brown on Instagram and Martin Cleaver on Facebook* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soham_murders,

en

9:01

A Hasty Courtroom Decision - August 3rd 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/03

August 3rd: Kenneth L. Curtis Born (1965) There’s a first time for everything. On August 3rd 1965 a man was born who would commit a crime that landed him, not only in a courtroom, but in a hospital for an extended period of time. A man who everyone thought couldn’t stand trial but, much later, proved that decision may have been a little too hasty. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_L._Curtis,

en

16:32

True Crime and Hollywood - August 2 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/02

MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ August 2nd: Bernie Tiede Born (1958) True crime has been getting the Hollywood treatment for decades. This story is no exception. On August 2nd 1958 a man was born whose story would capture the attention of a director. The movie about his crime then influenced others to fight for a fair trial. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Tiede, https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/what-to-make-of-bernie-tiede-now/,

en

13:11

An Investigation Gone Wrong - August 1 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/08/01

August 1st: Arrest Made in the Charlene Downes Case (2017) Sometimes an investigation can unlock so much more than just who the killer is. On August 1st 2017 a man was arrested in a case that, though it remains unsolved, saw the uncovering of a darkness within the town that many had no clue was happening right under their noses. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Charlene_Downes#Murder_trial,

en

9:44

The Gamble of Releasing a Young Killer - July 31 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/07/31

This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup July 31st: Yukio Yamaji Arrested for the First Time (2000) When a dangerous person is released it’s always a gamble. On one hand, there is a chance for reform. On the other, there is a chance for escalation. On July 31st 2000 a young offender was arrested for a brutal crime. One that, when released a few years later, seemed to be just the start of what he was truly capable of.

en

13:21

A Twisted Murder in the HI-FI Shop - July 30 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/07/30

July 30th: William Andrews executed (Hi Fi Murders)(1992) When a plan is made amongst dangerous men there is a chance they will leave behind a trail of bodies. On July 30th 1992 one man in a group of assailants was executed for the crime that cost 3 individuals their lives and irrevocably changed 2 more. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hi-Fi_murders, https://www.ranker.com/list/ogden-hi-fi-facts/jessika-gilbert, https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a1/andrews-william.htm,

en

13:35

The Unsolved Murder of the Frome Family - July 29 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/07/29

NEW MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ July 29th: Hazel Frome Born (1888) When some cases grow cold we get theory upon theory from people trying to connect all the loose ends. On July 29th 1888 the matriarch, and one key aspect of today’s story, was born. Her death, along with that of her daughter, would launch one of the largest investigations in Texas and see theories that, though incredibly interesting, have yet to solve their cold

en

13:09

An International Murder Mystery - July 28 2023

Morning Cup of Murder ·

2023/07/28

July 28th: Sophie Du Plantier Born (1957) What happens when your safe retreat becomes a nightmare? On July 28th 1957 a woman was born who would travel to her holiday home for some rest and relaxation. A trip that would end up being her very last. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Sophie_Toscan_du_Plantier, https://www.biography.com/news/sophie-toscan-du-plantier-murder, https://www.moviemaker.com/10-haunting-details-sophie-toscan-du-plantier-murder-case-ian-bailey/,

en

2,565 results

Similar Podcasts

Australian True Crime

Bravecasting

True Crime Podcast 2026 - Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

True Crime Podcast 2025

Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast

Jay Nicoll

The Conspiracy Files

Bloody FM

Crime at Bedtime

Jack Laurence