Morning Cup of Murder

February 15th: Jeffrey Mailhot Attacks Teese Morris (2004) Sometimes the most unlikely neighbor is the one you need to watch out for the most. On February 15th 2004 a man attacked a woman who helped alter the course of his entire life. A survivor who, along with another, helped place him behind bars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Mailhot, https://www.oxygen.com/twisted-killers/crime-news/rhode-island-serial-killer-jeffrey-mailhot-dismembered-women, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mailhot-jeffrey.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 14th: Cory Lovelace Found Dead (2006) Some deaths remain a mystery. On February 14th 2006 a woman was killed in a case where her death, and what caused it, remains a mystery.  https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/cory-and-curtis-lovelace-murder-case-death-on-valentines-day/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cory-lovelace-curtis-lovelace-case-a-dramatic-death-in-a-small-town/, https://people.com/crime/curtis-lovelace-not-guilty-wife-cory-murder/, https://people.com/crime/curtis-lovelace-retrial-alleged-murder-wife-cory/, https://www.nprillinois.org/legal/2017-03-28/curtis-lovelace-life-after-a-not-guilty-verdict, https://newschannel20.com/newsletter-daily/curtis-lovelace-wins-45m-lawsuit-against-adams-county-quincy-police, https://www.wtad.com/prosecution-rests-in-lovelace-re-trial.html, https://investigatinginnocence.org/curt-lovelace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 13th: Ruth Cruger Goes Missing (1917) Sometimes a case is greatly affected by what is going on in the world at the time. On February 13th 1917 a young girl went out to run an errand and never came back home. A case that was incredibly changed and altered by the deep fears and perceptions of the nation's people at the time. https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-ruth-cruger-murder, https://muse.jhu.edu/article/934331/figure/fig01, https://nypost.com/2017/01/09/how-the-real-life-mrs-sherlock-holmes-showed-up-the-nypd/, https://www.nytimes.com/1917/06/24/archives/mrs-humiston-the-woman-who-shamed-police-in-the-ruth-cruger-murder.html, https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=LAH19170623.2.633&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/mrs-sherlock-holmes-takes-on-the-nypd-60624549/, https://www.nydailynews.com/2016/09/25/cops-tried-to-pin-blame-on-victim-bungled-investigation-in-1917-manhattan-disappearance/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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February 11th: Christine Belford Killed (2013) When you tie your life to another person by taking the vow of marriage, you hope beyond all hope that you’ve chosen the right one. On February 11th 2013 two women were killed in a case that, when investigators dug deeper, all boiled down to a bad marriage and an even worse custody battle. https://www.justice.gov/usao-de/pr/three-members-matusiewicz-family-convicted-federal-stalking-crimes-resulting-murder, https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/three-family-members-receive-life-sentences-courthouse-murder-conspiracy, https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/landmark-cyberstalking-case-results-in-life-sentences-for-three-family-members, https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/baltimore/press-releases/2013/three-members-of-matusiewicz-family-indicted-for-federal-stalking-crimes-resulting-in-courthouse-murders, https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2016/02/18/david-matusiewicz-amy-gonzalez-sentencing/80518104/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/delaware-court-gunmans-son-daughter-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/, https://www.oxygen.com/fatal-family-feuds/crime-news/what-happened-to-christine-belfords-killer-thomas-matusiewicz, https://whyy.org/articles/christine-belfords-neighbors-paint-picture-of-violence-leading-up-to-the-courthouse-shooting-in-wilmington/, https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2017/05/04/matusiewicz-siblings-argue-appeal-cyberstalking-case/101288736/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 10th: Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre (1990) One would expect that a massacre, one that left behind witnesses and evidence, would be easy to solve. On February 10th 1990 a truly devastating event took place in New Mexico. A case that remains unsolved despite the killers leaving behind witnesses. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Cruces_bowling_alley_massacre, https://www.ktsm.com/news/las-cruces-police-still-searching-for-suspects-in-1990-bowling-alley-massacre/, https://kvia.com/news/2024/02/09/las-cruces-approaches-34th-anniversary-of-bowling-alley-massacre/, https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/las-cruces-police-still-searching-for-suspects-in-3-decade-old-bowling-alley-massacre/, https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/las-cruces-police-continue-to-ask-for-tips-for-1990-bowling-alley-case-new-mexico-amador-avenue-cold-case, https://www.ktsm.com/video/34-years-since-the-las-cruces-bowling-alley-massacre/9420536/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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February 8th: Anthony Kiritsis Takes Richard Hall Hostage (1977) Some people become desperate when they are trying to get their point across. On February 8th 1977 a man took things a few steps too far to try and make his feelings heard. Placing another man’s life in danger in order to get his point across. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 7th: Tami Engstrom Goes Out (1991) Crossing paths with the wrong person can change your life forever. And sometimes, in the worst ways possible. On February 7th 1991 a young woman went out to a bar and crossed paths with one man who would alter the course of her entire life. A man who would bring it to an abrupt and truly horrifying end. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Biros, https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/biros-kenneth.htm, https://www.amnesty.org/es/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/amr511192009en.pdf, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kenneth-biros-execution-ohio-man-first-to-die-under-1-drug-thiopental-sodium-method/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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February 4th: Major Turner killed (2021) You think of your home as your safe space. The place where, you hope, nothing bad can happen. On February 4th 2021 a young boy became a victim inside the comfort of his own home. A devastating case that has yet to see a conclusion. https://police.birminghamal.gov/media-release-28-arrest-made-in-the-major-turner-homicide-investigation/, https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2022/07/25-year-old-indicted-in-2-birmingham-murders-including-shooting-death-of-2-year-old-major-turner.html, https://www.al.com/news/2022/02/arrest-in-murder-of-birmingham-2-year-old-major-turner-announced-on-anniversary-of-death.html, https://www.wbrc.com/2022/02/05/arrest-made-shooting-2-year-old-major-turner-one-year-after-his-death/, https://www.wvtm13.com/article/birmingham-murder-major-turner-shooting-arrest/38983893, https://www.wbrc.com/2022/02/04/arrest-made-deadly-shooting-birmingham-toddler/, https://abc3340.com/news/local/arrest-made-in-2021-shooting-death-of-2-year-old-major-turner-birmingham-alabama-gun-violence-capital-murder-mayor-randall-wodfin-birmingham-police-department-child-killed-jefferson-county-sheriffs-office-clearence-speed, https://lawandcrime.com/crime/police-announce-arrest-warrant-for-man-charged-with-shooting-2-year-old-in-neck-he-was-already-in-jail-in-connection-with-another-murder/, https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-governor-reward-major-turner-shooting-death-birmingham/35553447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 3rd: Reuschel vs. Reuschel (2018) He said/she said. There are at least two sides to every story and who knows which one is the actual truth. On February 3rd 2018 a 911 call was made in a case that saw two very different sides to a story. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mike-sue-reuschel-attempted-murder-case-florida-48-hours/, https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/fl-district-court-of-appeal/2126966.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mike-sue-reuschel-attempted-murder-case-long-island-48-hours/, https://www.wuft.org/public-safety/2019-11-08/michael-reuschel-found-guilty-on-all-counts-in-wifes-stabbing, https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/crime/2019/12/13/gainesville-man-gets-30-years-for-wifes-attempted-murder/2087848007/, https://www.wcjb.com/content/news/Trial-continues-for-Gainesville-man-accused-of-trying-to-kill-wife-himself-564384311.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/mike-sue-reuschel-attempted-murder-evidence-photos/, https://www.aol.com/did-york-wedding-lead-attempted-122500903.html, https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-news-and-stations/shows/48-hours/releases/?view=54926-a-wealthy-florida-businessman-arrested-after-a-violent-confrontation-with-his-wife-she-survived-did-his-daughters-sumptuous-wedding-lead-to-murderous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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February 1st: Colonel Albert Fountain Disappears (1896) When someone is hellbent to do the right thing they can acquire quite the list of enemies. On February 1st 1896 a man who had a history of making enemies disappeared without warning. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Jennings_Fountain, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-albertfountain/, https://www.desertusa.com/desert-people/fountain-murder.html, https://epcc.libguides.com/c.php?g=754275&p=5406075 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 31st: Jenelle Potter Kills (2012) Some murder cases are cut and dry. Simple and to the point. Others are incredibly complicated. On January 31st 2012 a murder took place in which the plot is like something out of a movie. https://abcnews.go.com/US/social-media-feud-led-couples-murder/story?id=108711016, https://www.oxygen.com/criminal-confessions/crime-time/woman-impersonates-cia-agent-convince-murder, https://medium.com/@nikyoung/the-story-of-the-killer-catfisher-jenelle-potter-ee1f40ab7ab8, https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/court-of-criminal-appeals/2019/e2015-02261-cca-r3-cd.html, https://abcnews.go.com/US/social-media-feud-led-murder-young-tennessee-couple/story?id=34346840, https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/social-media-feud-led-couples-murder-108711016, https://www.timesnews.net/one-of-three-facebook-murder-convictions-overturned-mother-granted-new-trial/article_4aea9524-0618-11ec-a093-8b71991a842d.html, https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/attorneys-respond-to-guilty-plea-reduced-sentence-of-barbara-potter-in-2012-facebook-murders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 30th: Kayleigh Slusher Killed (2014) One misstep can lead to a nightmare. On January 30th 2014 a little girl lost her life. A death that, had some people acted differently or done their jobs in a different manner, might have been prevented. https://people.com/crime/5-things-kayleigh-slusher-napa-murdered-girl-freezer/https://casetext.com/case/slusher-v-city-of-napa-1, https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/napa-judge-denies-resentencing-request-from-kayleigh-slushers-killers/, https://www.ktvu.com/news/resentencing-denied-couple-convicted-3-year-olds-brutal-murder, https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/kayleigh-slusher-napa-couple-torture-murder-re-sentenced-appeal/, https://patch.com/california/napavalley/appeals-court-reverses-torture-charge-napa-toddlers-death, https://abc7news.com/jury-finds-napa-couple-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-in-death-3-year-old-girl-kayleigh-slusher-trial/2055936/, https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/autopsy-conducted-on-3-year-old-girl-mother-boyfriend-in-custody/1995049/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 29th: Alianna DeFreeze's Body Found (2017) Certain checks are in place to make sure children are safe. But what happened before they were there or when they failed? On January 29th 2017 a young girl’s body was found in a case where, unfortunately, a death had to happen in order for a new safety measure to exist and protect others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 28th: Rui Pedro Teixeira Mendonca Born (1987) Sometimes a case and how it’s handled depends on a victim’s location. On January 28th 1987 a young boy was born. One who would go missing and whose case would be handled by a police force who, according to many, bungled it from the very beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices