Morning Cup of Murder

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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 affected France and opened up old wounds they thought were closed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Samuel_Paty, https://www.france24.com/en/france/20211015-the-violence-shook-me-profoundly-teachers-students-remember-samuel-paty-s-murder, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/26/world/europe/france-beheading-teacher.html, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56325254, https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/six-teenagers-convicted-connection-with-2020-beheading-teacher-paty-2023-12-08/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tucker_Reed, https://www.the-sun.com/news/9967168/tucker-moore-reed-dateline-killer-role/, https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2023/12/29/24018914/indie-horror-film-murder-dateline/, https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/dateline-nbc-where-tucker-reed-115020617.html, https://heavy.com/entertainment/aisling-tucker-moore-reed-today-2020/, https://medium.com/@daisyaspencer4/the-author-who-murdered-her-uncle-tucker-reed-f94322d302a7, https://ktvl.com/news/local/horror-film-actress-sentenced-to-6-years-for-manslaughter-in-killing-of-her-unclehttps://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/tucker-moore-reed-actress-kills-uncle-similar-to-film-plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 victim or the aggressor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Polk, https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/snapped-oxygen-where-susan-polk-084202842.html, https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/susan-polk-accuses-dr-felix-polk-of-abuse-before-murder, https://www.popmatters.com/seduced-by-madness-the-true-story-of-the-susan-polk-murder-case-by-carol-po-2496228173.html, https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/polk-susan.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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._Clayton_(Arkansas_politician), https://www.newspapers.com/article/angola-herald-john-clayton-murder-arkans/12701226/, https://aymag.com/murder-mystery-the-assassination-of-john-middleton-clayton/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/44f88l/who_killed_john_clayton_a_reconstruction_mystery/, https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=96451 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 until 2022 that he would finally see his day in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 finally come to a conclusion. One that not everyone is happy with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 than to have the thrill of the kill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 attempted murder of another.  https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Joy-Davis-Aylor, https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1991/july/fatal-obsessions/, https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Execution-set-for-Tuesday-in-complex-Dallas-8492661.php, https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h1/hopper-george.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 completely destroyed by their loss. https://people.com/crime/witmans-investigation-discovery-teen-pleaded-guilty-stabbing-brother/, https://www.grunge.com/463968/the-untold-truth-of-the-witman-murder-case/, https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/crime/2019/05/21/zachary-witman-paroled-murdered-13-year-old-brother-1998/3752644002/, https://www.ydr.com/story/news/crime/2019/05/21/zach-witman-released-prison-third-degree-murder-fatal-stabbing-younger-brother-greg-new-freedom/3709007002/, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/the-witmans-murder-true-crime-investigation-discovery, https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2020/12/02/zach-witman-documentary-premieres-investigation-discovery/6347880002/, https://apnews.com/general-news-e6d474d9426f4f64b8d2c184adab3b29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 social status overpower the love she had for her husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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, one would hope, would never have to experience such a horrific event. https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-kelley-clayton, https://abcnews.go.com/US/7-year-helped-investigators-solve-moms-murder/story?id=96239725, https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2023/01/25/abc-2020-interview-what-little-girl-saw-thomas-kelley-clayton-michael-beard/69833516007/, https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-interview-video-shows-year-girl-describing-moms/story?id=58894077, https://www.the-sun.com/news/7188206/who-kelley-clayton-what-happened-crime-murder/, https://www.the-sun.com/news/7188953/murder-kelley-clayton-hockey-player-thomas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 that, according to the person who pulled the trigger, was a clear act of self defense. But, according to others, may have been an act of cold blooded murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices