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.

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July 17, 2025 7 mins
July 17th: John Paquin Killed (2022) Some crimes are carefully planned out while others are random and frenzied. On July 19th 2022 a young man lost his life in a quick and brutal crime. One that was solved almost as quickly as it was committed. https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/media-center/public-releases/lewiston-man-arrested-murder-shooting-death-massachusetts-man, https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2022/07/john-paquin-of-worcest...
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July 16th: Romanov Murders Begin/Last Night Alive(1918) There are some stories that become part of our lexicon. Whether it be because of pop culture or an interest in history, there are some cases that everyone seems to know about. Even if the story they know isn’t quite the truth. On July 16th 1918 an historic execution took place. One that sparked a lot of rumor and a lot of misinformation about a famous family. https://www.to...
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July 15th: Chowchilla Kidnapping (1976) No matter how well a crime is planned, there is always room for something to go wrong. On July 15th 1976 a kidnapping took place. A crime in which, despite how well the assailants planned the entire thing out, the whole thing went to hell when a 14 year old came up with a brilliant plan.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_Chowchilla_kidnappinghttps://www.cnn.com/2023/12/02/us/chowchilla-k...
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July 13th: Tracey Schoettlin Last Seen Alive/Possible Time of Death (1986) Sometimes the strange and unusual have an explanation. On July 13th 1986 a young woman was seen for the last time. A victim whose murder would, in the eyes of many, be solved when something strange happened. A man came in claiming to have visions and the case took a massive turn. https://www.wbrc.com/story/16043204/25-years-later-the-tracey-schoettlin-cas...
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July 12th: Quinn Brothers Killed (1998) Some murders are motivated by greed. Some by anger. And some by revenge. But there are some that are motivated by history making events. On July 12th 1998 a bomb was thrown into a home in the midst of something called The Troubles. A bomb that took the lives of 3 completely innocent individuals caught in the middle of a history making conflict. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinn_brothers%...
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TW - SA of a minor July 11th: Grace Packer Reported Missing (2016) Sometimes the system fails children. On July 11th 2016 a young girl was reported missing. A girl who was taken into the system for her protection only to be placed in the hands of utter monsters. https://genwhypod.com/blogs/the-generation-why-podcast-blog/the-murder-of-grace-packer-mother-and-boyfriend-sentenced, https://morbidology.com/the-cruel-life-deat...
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July 10, 2025 8 mins
July 10th: Baron Li Shot (2020) A custody battle can bring out the worst in people. And, in some cases, it can end up costing someone their life. On July 10th 2020 a man came face to face with a gunman. An attack that, at its root, was brought on by a brutal custody battle. https://people.com/crime/father-ambushed-shot-9-times-knew-ex-wife-sent-hit-man/, https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/woman-guilty-hiring-teens-kill-ex-...
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July 9th: Signal Mountain Murders (1988) Anger can make people into monsters. On July 9th 1988 three men disappeared. Men who, it would later be learned, may have lost their lives because they made one man very, very angry. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal_Mountain_murders, https://newschannel9.com/news/local/frank-casteel-convicted-of-1988-signal-mountain-murders-dies-in-prison, https://www.chattanoogan.com/2018/7/9/371577/...
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July 8th: Michelle Moore-Bosko Body Found (Norfolk Four) (1997) Wrongful convictions are difficult to prove. On July 8th 1997 a woman’s body was found in a case where there were clear issues from the very beginning of the investigation. Yet it would take decades to prove these missteps and even longer to free the innocent. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_Four, https://exonerate.org/victory/norfolk-four-derek-tice-danial-wi...
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July 7th: Roxanne Paltauf Disappears (2006) One chance meeting can change a person’s life forever. And not always for the best. On July 7th 2006 a young woman disappeared from a motel room. A woman who was last seen in the company of a man who she cared for deeply. A man who, according to loved ones, was a danger from the moment they met. https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/the-disappearance-of-roxannepaltauf, https://www.kvue.c...
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July 6th: Brittany Tavar Last Seen (2010) Extending kindness can, sometimes, have deadly consequences. On July 6th 2010 a woman was seen for the very last time. A woman who offered someone a great kindness and was rewarded with a deadly blow to the head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 5th: Last of Michael Malloy's Killers Executed (1935) Some murders are spontaneous. Others are carefully planned out. That doesn't always mean they go according to plan. On July 5th 1935 the last of a group of murderers was executed. A group who, motivated by money, came up with what they thought was the perfect murder plot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 4th: Steve McNair Killed (2009) There are some cases where the victim’s name becomes lost in all the chaos. However, in cases like today’s, the victim is someone larger than life who no one could possibly forget the name of. On July 4th 2009 an incredibly well-known man in the world of football was found dead inside his condo. A man whose murder, for some, is solved. For others, the case remains a mystery. https://en.wikiped...
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July 3rd: Patrick Tracy Burris Finishes Spree (2009) Sometimes, a criminal can flip a switch and turn into someone incredibly dangerous. On July 3rd 2009 a man ended his spree of murders. A man who, according to the police, went from career criminal to cold blooded murderer. But one whose family finds that switch hard to believe and even harder to stomach. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Dana_Satterfield, https://mediu...
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July 2nd: Pegye Bechler Born (1959) Not everything is exactly as it seems. On July 2nd 1959 a woman was born who would, on the surface, seem to have everything together. Her disappearance, however, revealed a dark spot in her life that may, or may not, have cost her her life. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-secrets-uncovered-what-happened-pegye-bechler, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-...
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July 1st: Michelle Garvey Killed (1982) When a Jane or John Doe is identified it is a real win in a case. A chance to give a family closure and a chance to rework a stalled case. On July 1st 1982 the body of a young girl was found. And, though it would take decades to find out who, exactly, she was, her identity gave her grieving family just some of the answers they needed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Michelle_Garvey...
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June 29, 2025 12 mins
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June 28, 2025 11 mins
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