Morning Cup Of Murder

September 21st: Westgate Mall Attack in Africa (2013) A group banning together for a common goal can be both horrifying and heartwarming. On September 21st 2013 four men walked into a mall in Africa and, together, committed a truly heinous massacre. But, on the other side of that, were groups of civilians who, coming together with their own common goal, saved countless lives in the midst of absolute chaos.  *Suggested by Cynthia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westgate_shopping_mall_attack, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66815367, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/17506352241272746, https://www.voanews.com/a/kenya-marks-10-years-since-westgate-mall-attack-reflecting-on-security-progress/7278239.html, https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-66867237, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/04/westgate-mall-attacks-kenya Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 20th: Andrew Vrba Confesses to Murder (2017) Finding your group of friends, the ones who make you feel fully accepted, is a truly wonderful thing. Or, at least, it should be. On September 20th 2017 a young man confessed to murdering a friend who truly thought she had found that group. https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/Ally-Steinfeld-Murder-Death-Penalty%E2%80%93Sought-For%E2%80%93Andrew-Vrba, https://www.hrc.org/news/hrc-mourns-the-loss-of-ally-steinfeld-a-trans-teen-murdered-in-missouri, https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2020/11/20/texas-county-man-sentenced-life-2017-murder-transgender-teen/6355776002/, https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/trial-begins-man-accused-transgender-teen-s-grisly-murder-n1235746, https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/three-charged-gruesome-death-transgender-missouri-teen-n805146, https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2020/08/07/andrew-vrba-murder-trial-missouri-ally-steinfeld-transgender-teen/3294244001/, https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/courts/2020/08/28/ally-steinfeld-murder-case-judge-finds-andrew-vrba-guilty-of-first-degree-murder/113598186/, https://www.ozarkradionews.com/local-news/vrba-sentenced-to-life-for-killing-transgender-teen, https://www.kansascity.com/news/state/missouri/article207794154.html, https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article175459621.html, https://victoryinstitute.org/out-for-america-2022/2018/04/26/justice-for-ally-steinfeld-transgender-teen-murdered-in-2017/, https://apnews.com/article/sports-crime-mens-college-basketball-college-basketball-hate-crimes-a1031b5a3198453dba9c1a94546c7a77 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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September 15th: Tim Watkins Reported Missing (2017) Doing something you love, something you excel at, often makes you feel safe. Like you can let your guard down. On September 15th 2017 a man was reported missing. The last time anyone saw him, he was heading out to do the one thing he loved most. The hobby, the sport, he was known for. https://www.fox21news.com/news/crime/five-years-after-tim-watkins-murder-authorities-still-looking-for-answers/, https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/murder-mountain-bike/,  https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/seven-years-and-no-answers-family-remembers-slain-cyclist-tim-watkins, https://gazette.com/news/plaque-unveiled-for-slain-cyclist-tim-watkins-friends-family-hoping-for-answers-7-years-after/article_7e81daae-72f9-11ef-8806-cf8e423090c1.html, https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com/news-releases/sheriffs-office-looking-for-publics-assistance-in-tim-watkins-homicide, https://gazette.com/news/4-years-later-tim-watkins-family-is-still-hoping-for-justice/article_c4375d08-14ba-11ec-8030-9b8f986f7194.html, https://denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/news/family-friends-to-honor-life-of-slain-cyclist-tim-watkins-saturday-in-palmer-lake/article_c9b8fae3-cd23-52ba-a457-9c65d30a7eb3.html, https://web.archive.org/web/20180703061856/https:/www.fox21news.com/news/death-investigation-underway-in-monument/866319691, https://gazette.com/sheriff-body-found-near-mount-herman-road-is-being-investigated-as-suspicious-death/article_9bdd4a3c-7f2c-5cf0-bc01-b17acae4d287.html, https://www.kktv.com/content/news/Search-continues-for-mountain-biker-missing-since-Sept-14-445114943.html, https://www.fox21news.com/news/crime/authorities-missing-cyclist-found-dead-on-mount-herman-road-was-shot/, https://gazette.com/news/crime/tips-about-killing-of-palmer-lake-man-pour-into-el-paso-county-sheriffs-office/article_600c0ed7-9a23-5059-9870-d961b7d7613c.html, https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com/news-releases/victim-in-mount-herman-area-homicide-identified, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 14th: Genaro Ruiz Camacho Born (1954) Retribution is commonplace in the world of drugs. Debts cannot exist when money of that magnitude is being exchanged and are often settled with firearms instead of words. On September 14th 1954 a kingpin was born. A man who, while creating his empire, cost many their lives. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genaro_Ruiz_Camacho, https://www.truecrimereporter.com/fbi/the-murderous-saga-of-dallas-drug-kingpin-geno-camacho/, https://www.deseret.com/1998/8/27/19398534/narcotics-dealer-executed-in-texas-for-killing-a-man/, https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/blood-vow-6400920, https://northdallasgazette.com/2013/04/14/one-wrong-move-can-kill-details-genaro-camachos-notorious-murder-rampage-of-dallas-man/, https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1989/01/12/2-men-charged-in-deaths-of-pair-tied-to-drug-deal/62627352007/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 13th: Ellen Boehm Attempts to Kill Daughter (1989) There are times when every parent feels overwhelmed. On September 13th 1989 a young girl almost lost her life in what appeared to be a freak accident. A near miss that was at the hands of a woman who, when caught, blamed feeling overwhelmed. https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/Ellen-Boehm, https://www.newsbreak.com/liberty-in-s-c--1735202/3220429432553-mom-addicted-to-wrestling-killed-kids-used-life-insurance-money-to-attend-wrestling-matches, https://the-line-up.com/mother-killed-child-for-insurance, https://www.grunge.com/930920/ellen-boehms-failed-attempt-to-murder-her-daughter-using-a-hairdryer/, https://militaryjusticeforall.com/1988/11/24/ellen-boehm-november-24-1988/, https://www.shutterbulky.com/ellen-boehms-the-mother-who-murdered-her-own-children-for-insurance-mone/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 12th: Amana Hatchet Murders (1980) Secrets can get you into trouble. On September 12th 1980 a couple holding onto a secret checked into a hotel room and were never seen alive again. A secret that may, or may not, have been the reason for their bloody murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 11th: Michele Harris Disappeared (2001) Proving someone's innocence is a messy and lengthy battle. On September 11th 2001 a woman vanished in the midst of a messy divorce. A case that remains unsolved and resulted in an 11 year legal battle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Michele_Anne_Harris, https://charleyproject.org/case/michele-anne-harris, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-presents-cal-harris-the-final-verdict/, https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=4909,   https://www.wbng.com/2023/09/11/22-years-later-cal-harris-tries-clear-his-name-after-his-wife-micheles-disappearance/, https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/cal-harris-man-acquitted-9-11-murder-wife-loses-18464940.php, https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2024/10/02/cal-harris-lawsuit-claiming-malicious-prosecution-approaches-trial/75364962007/, https://wnbf.com/michele-harris-tioga-missing-20-years-investigation/, https://abcnews.go.com/US/cal-harris-acquittal-4th-murder-trial-total-relief/story?id=39564152, https://www.wbng.com/2025/01/08/cal-harris-seeks-35-million-new-york-state-trial-set-march-2025/, https://crimeandcoffeecouple.com/2024/03/10/the-disappearance-of-michele-ann-harris/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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September 9th: Jerry Westrom Sentenced (2022) Advances in technology have thawed long cold cases. On September 9th 2022 a man was sentenced for a decades old cold case. One he likely thought he got away with.  *Suggested by Perrie https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/jerry-westrom-guilty-jeanne-childs-1993-cold-case-murder, https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/08/30/hotdog-napkin-minnesota-murder-jeanie-childs/, https://www.fox9.com/news/mpls-cold-case-murder-supreme-court-vacates-conviction-but-suspect-will-stay-in-prison, https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/us-supreme-court-jerry-westrom-denies-petition/, https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/jerry-westroms-appeal-in-jeanie-childs-murder-conviction-goes-before-minnesota-supreme-court-monday/, https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minnesota-supreme-court-justices-weigh-appeal-of-man-convicted-in-1993-cold-case/, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/man-convicted-of-1993-cold-case-murder-of-woman-stabbed-65-times-in-her-minnesota-apartment, https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/jerry-westrom-trial-begins-jeanie-ann-childs-murder-1993/, https://abc7chicago.com/cold-case-murder-solved-jerry-westrom/12216836/, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/feb/18/minneapolis-jeanie-childs-dna-napkin-cold-case, https://www.fox9.com/news/jerry-westrom-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-1993-murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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September 6th: Henry McCabe Goes Out with Friends(2015) Inconsistencies often lead to suspicion. On September 6th 2015 a man went out with friends and, when the evening ended, he was nowhere to be found. A case where some had inconsistent stories and, as such, cast suspicion on themselves. https://theretrobliss.medium.com/the-mysterious-death-of-henry-mccabe-994e5908cb62, https://abcnews.go.com/US/disturbing-voicemail-woman-missing-husbands-phone-hold-clues/story?id=34177863, https://www.paranormalcatalog.net/unexplained-phenomena/the-unexplained-death-and-voicemail-of-henry-mccabe, https://www.ranker.com/list/henry-mccabe-mystery-facts/trilby-beresford, https://www.fox9.com/news/police-body-of-missing-henry-mccabe-pulled-from-lake-in-new-brighton-minn, https://www.unilad.com/news/us-news/henry-mccabe-case-disturbing-voicemail-894534-20241129, https://www.startribune.com/body-found-in-lake-is-missing-mounds-view-man-henry-mccabe/339975911, https://www.fox9.com/news/surveillance-video-uncovers-new-details-in-search-for-henry-mccabe, https://www.twincities.com/2015/10/06/in-case-of-missing-mounds-view-man-friends-story-questioned/, https://coldcaseexplorations.com/minnesota-cold-or-unsolved-cases/disturbing-voicemails-and-a-troubling-disappearance-what-happened-to-henry-mccabe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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August 29th: Sheila O'Leary Sentenced (2022) Choosing a certain diet or lifestyle for yourself, as an adult, is your prerogative. You have the autonomy to say what is and is not working and what makes you feel good. But, is it okay to make those choices for your child? One who can't communicate how they feel? On August 29th 2022 a woman was sentenced for the crime that was the outcome of one of these choices.  *Suggested by Perrie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can't hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW August 27th: Amanda Colley Killed (2015) When assumptions are proven false it can shatter an entire community. On August 27th 2015 a perfect family was completely dismantled by a truly horrific crime. Shocking a suburban neighborhood who never would have suspected something like this could happen in their community. https://www.staugustine.com/story/news/2020/11/25/colley-death-sentences-upheld-2015-double-murder/6424783002/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2018/07/18/st-augustine-man-guilty-of-killing-estranged-wife-friend/11356655007/, , https://www.news4jax.com/news/2018/07/13/medical-examiner-testimony-james-colleys-wife-shot-9-times/https://www.news4jax.com/news/2018/07/13/medical-examiner-testimony-james-colleys-wife-shot-9-times/, https://flaglerlive.com/james-t-colley/, https://www.news4jax.com/news/2018/07/18/st-johns-county-man-convicted-of-murder-in-slaying-of-wife-her-friend/, https://www.staugustine.com/story/news/local/2018/11/30/colley-sentenced-to-death-in-2015-murabella-murders/6732567007/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2018/11/30/north-st-johns-county-murders-lead-to-death-penalty/7972309007/, https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/state/2018/07/26/jury-wants-death-for-man-who-killed-estranged-wife-friend/11265801007/, https://writtentony.medium.com/husband-murders-wife-and-her-best-friend-after-learning-about-wifes-secret-3eade4299bc1, https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/james-colley/james-colley-sentenced-to-death-for-killing-estranged-wife-and-her-best-friend/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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August 22nd: Helena Greenwood Found Dead (David Paul Frediani)(1985) Every victim deserves justice. On August 22nd 1985 a woman's body was found and, though everyone had a pretty good idea who the killer was, there was nothing connecting him to the crime that would warrant an arrest. So, from beyond the grave, she made sure to get the justice she deserved. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2001/jan/31/duncancampbell, https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2016/08/27/frediani-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/, https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/life-sentence-without-parole-for-slaying-of-exec/article_2f67f08f-a9c9-52ac-8916-461fb11c6902.html, https://www.freddickey.net/helena-greenwood, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2003/05/21/an-evidentiary-hearing/24f426e2-1623-4d2a-8e87-94650bd95a7e/, https://dianecapri.com/2015/09/when-dna-provided-poetic-justice/, https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/dna-evidence-helps-convict-man-in-1985-slaying-2957864.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 21st: Alicia DeBolt Leaves Her Home(2010) Be careful who you let into your life. On August 21st 2010 a young girl left her home to go to a party. She was supposed to come back but never did. A beautiful and innocent life lost because of one individual who she mistakenly let into her life.  *Suggested by Sav https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alicia-debolt-murder-kansas-cheerleaders-killer-adam-longoria-sentenced-to-life-term/, https://www.gbtribune.com/news/local-news/news2/state-text-message-leads-to-tragic-conclusion/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alicia-debolt-murder-kansas-cheerleaders-killer-adam-longoria-faces-life-at-sentencing-today/, https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article12823751.html, https://www.kansascity.com/news/state/kansas/article12840515.html, https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/murder-under-friday-night-lights-134532853.html, https://www.gbtribune.com/news/local-news/news2/alicia-debolt-case-time-line/, https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article1094577.html, https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/politics/state/2015/03/06/kansas-supreme-court-upholds-capital-murder-conviction-adam-longoria/16636728007/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 20th: May Fosburgh Killed (1900) One would think that, when a crime happens and there are many there to witness it, there's a good chance it will be solved quickly. This is, unfortunately, not always the case. On August 20th 1900 a young woman was killed inside her home. One filled with her family who all had their own version of what they saw that night. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7384801/may-lydia-fosburgh, https://gombessa.tripod.com/scienceleadstheway/id16.html, https://mysterious-hills.blogspot.com/2007/05/fosburgh-murder-mansion.html, https://theberkshireedge.com/connections-part-i-invitation-to-a-murder/, https://theberkshireedge.com/connections-part-ii-crime-of-the-century-the-trial/, https://theberkshireedge.com/connections-crime-of-the-century-part-iii-the-verdict-and-aftermath/, https://theberkshireedge.com/connections-the-berkshires-unsolved-murders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 19th: Evelyn Udell's Last Full Day Alive(2019) Be careful of who you let into your home. No matter how temporary. On August 19th 2019 a woman spent her last day on earth before letting a man into her home to help out. A man who was only supposed to be there for a few hours at most and who used that time, just a few moments of it, to commit a truly savage act.  *Suggested by Perrie https://www.wptv.com/news/region-s-palm-beach-county/boca-raton/former-delivery-driver-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-killing-75-year-old-boca-raton-woman, https://nypost.com/2023/01/26/deliveryman-jorge-lachazo-guilty-of-beating-grandma-to-death/, https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/florida-lachazo-delivery-murder-jailed-b2315675.html, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-delivery-driver-gets-life-fatally-beating-woman-setting-fire-rcna78429, https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/hialeah-delivery-driver-who-killed-woman-and-set-her-on-fire-in-2019-gets-life-in-prison/3009079/, https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-jorge-lachazo-life-prison-murder/43520342, https://www.wptv.com/news/region-s-palm-beach-county/boca-raton/murder-trial-begins-for-jorge-dupre-lachazo, https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-boca-raton-murder-delivery-jorge-lachazo/42420695, https://mynbc15.com/news/nation-world/delivery-man-accused-of-murdering-75-year-old-community-devastated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 18th: Attempted Murder of Nancy Howard (Frank Howard) (2012) Even the most perfect marriage can be completely different then what it appears. On August 18th 2012 a woman was attacked inside her home in a case that saw the dismantling of a seemingly wonderful marriage. https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-44521209, https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/howard-sentenced-to-life-in-murder-for-hire-conviction/117155/, https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2014/december/how-not-to-get-away-with-murder/, https://abcnews.go.com/US/texas-man-charged-botched-murder-hire-plot-kill/story?id=17215629, https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/woman-shot-by-hitman-now-has-a-message-of-hope/275-442817954, https://abcnews.go.com/US/wife-appears-court-face-husband-alleged-murder-hire/story?id=17277576, https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/denton-jury-finds-man-guilty-of-plot-to-kill-wife/2003964/, https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2014/08/20/man-guilty-of-paying-for-attempt-to-have-wife-killed/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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August 12th: Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen Prepare for Trip (2004) Sometimes a victim becomes a victim for no other reason than being in the wrong place at the wrong time. On August 12th 2004 a couple made plans to go on a trip just a month before their wedding. A decision that should have been a happy one but, instead, placed them in the direct path of someone dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 11th: John Cribb Kills (1978) There are some inmates who learn lessons behind bars and, changed, seek release to start their lives anew. They are reformed and want to be paroled so they can prove it. But not everyone is capable of this change. On August 11th 1978 a man committed a truly heinous crime. And, committed more when given the opportunity. A killer who tried to prove he was a changed man and deserved to be paroled. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cribb, https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/triple-murderer-john-cribb-67-dies-at-goulburn-jail-20180221-p4z16p.html, https://www.muggaccinos.com/Punishment/Prisoners/73rd_Murderer.htm, https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/481529/cold-blooded-killer-held-her-mother-hostage-now-he-wants-to-get-out-of-jail/, https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-never-ending-crime-20080301-gds39t.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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August 9th: Mary Ann Britland Dies (1886) How far would you go to be with the person you love? Would you kill for it? And who would you kill? On August 9th 1886 a woman was executed for the crimes she committed. All because, sources say, she desperately wanted to be with the man she loved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ann_Britland, https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/britland-mary-ann.htm, https://www.daysofhorror.com/episode/mary-ann-britland-true-crime-s1-e2/, https://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/Britland.html, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50712693/mary-ann-britland, https://www.manchestersfinest.com/articles/manchesters-vilest-mary-ann-britland/, https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/19470731.bolton-poisoners-link-aussie-crime-writer/, https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia/female-serial-killers-jigsaw-murderers-28019363 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 8th: Michael McNew Body Found (Jennifer Morrissey) (2017) Not all relationships are built to last. On August 8th 2017 a body was found inside the victim's home. An individual who ended a toxic relationship and suffered the consequences. https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/crime/2019/03/01/convicted-killer-jennifer-morrissey-sentenced/53224476007/, https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/ex-stripper-jennifer-morrissey-guns-down-michael-mcnew, https://bucks.crimewatchpa.com/da/29567/post/woman-sentenced-life-2017-murder, https://www.fox29.com/news/jury-finds-bucks-county-woman-guilty-in-murder-of-pharma-exec, https://people.com/crime/ex-exotic-dancer-allegedly-killed-pharma-exec-boyfriend-threatened-gut-him-like-a-deer/, https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/01/25/pharma-exec-invited-troubled-young-lover-move-it-ended-deadly-shooting/, https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/courts/2019/01/25/defendant-claims-self-defense-at/6196051007/, https://people.com/crime/pennsylvania-stripper-murder-sugar-daddy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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August 4th: Jamarion Lawhorn and Connor Verkerke (2014) Taking out your frustrations on others isn't an excuse for bad behavior. Yet, sometimes, things aren't always so black and white. On August 4th 2014 a young boy took the life of another in a case that saw many wondering where they stood on this issue. And if it was in the grey area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 3rd: Donald Watts Murder (Kevin Ramon Mosby)(2022) One false move during a trial can mess up an entire case. On August 3rd 2022 a man was brutally killed inside his home. A case that was almost lost due to complications during the trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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