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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.
June 14th: Vaughn Family Murders (2007)
Sometimes the tragedy of a case can get lost in the legal proceedings that follow. On June 14th 2007 a family suffered a horrific tragedy. One that often gets forgotten in the constant battle to prove whether or not the man sitting behind bars for the crime is truly responsible.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Vaughn#:~:text=Christopher%20Vaughn%20is%20an%20American,to%20a%20Springfield%2C%20IL%20waterpark., https://newschannel20.com/news/local/new-efforts-to-exonerate-illinois-father-convicted-of-killing-his-family-in-2007, https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/5/9/23716961/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-questions-indictment-christopher-vaughn-murders-wife-their-three-children, https://www.investigatinginnocence.org/christopher-vaughn, https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/8/8/23297206/christopher-vaughn-parents-lawsuit-will-county-states-attorney-glasgow-wife-children-murdered, https://abc7chicago.com/christopher-vaughn-murder-illinois-family/12115874/, https://www.tuko.co.ke/facts-lifehacks/449028-what-happened-vaughn-family-trial-documentary-updates/
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June 13th: John Rowles Executed (1932)
Is there such a thing as the perfect murder? On June 13th 1932 a man was executed for a crime that brought that very question to the forefront of a trial. A man who, with one mistake, was arrested for murder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murchison_Murders, https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/rowles-john.htm
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June 12th: Beverley Lynn England Disappeared (1980)
Just because there is a clear person of interest, it doesn’t mean there is enough for an arrest. On June 12th 1980 a woman disappeared in a case that, though there are some strong options for a suspect, remains unsolved.
https://charleyproject.org/case/beverly-lynn-england, https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Beverly_England, https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=340000, https://www.denverpost.com/2016/03/02/colorado-cold-cases-woman-entwined-in-affair-vanished-after-meeting-lovers-wife/, https://www.doenetwork.org/closed/articles/2599dfco_article.pdf, https://genwhypod.com/blogs/the-generation-why-podcast-blog/what-happened-to-beverly-england-38-year-old-cold-case-close-to-being-solved
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June 11th: Raymont Hopewell Born (1971)
Sometimes it feels like all the pieces fall together during an investigation. Like it's the perfect storm of evidence that puts someone dangerous behind bars for good. On June 11th 1971 a man was born who would go on to commit some truly heinous crimes against the elderly. A man who, with the help of family and survivors, was placed behind bars when all the evidence against him created a pretty iron-clad case.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymont_Hopewell, https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hopewell-raymont.htm, https://www.baltimoresun.com/2006/09/15/hopewell-sentenced-in-rapes-murders/, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2006/08/12/maryland-briefing/fd78b7a0-0105-4f90-9d65-b6a59a5910f5/
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June 10th: Christina Grimmie Killed (2016)
Fame can come with many consequences. But none of those should include the loss of someone’s life. On June 10th 2016 a rising star just at the beginning of her climb was brutally struck down by a supposed fan.
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June 9th: Paul Curry Calls 911 (1994)
The desire to be loved can sometimes cloud a person’s judgement. On June 9th 1994 a 911 call was made in a case that saw a woman’s life end at the hands of someone she thought loved her.
https://www.oxygen.com/charmed-to-death/crime-news/paul-curry-poisoned-wife-linda-kinkade-cold-case-solved, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/timeline-investigating-the-death-of-linda-curry/, https://abcnews.go.com/US/paul-curry-convicted-1994-nicotine-poisoning-death-wife/story?id=25881116, https://www.the-sun.com/news/8575383/jeopardy-champion-paul-curry-murder-wife-linda-kinkade/, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jeopardy-champ-paul-curry-linda-kinkade-poisoning-charmed-to-death-oxygen, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/to-catch-a-genius-48-hours-probes-1994-nicotine-poisoning-death-of-linda-curry/, https://abc7.com/man-accused-of-poisoning-wife-husband-poisons-nicotine-paul-curry/395659/
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June 7th: Kylr Yust Sentenced (2021)
Sometimes it takes a second crime to finally solve a case. It’s a devastating truth that leaves multiple families grieving. On June 7th 2021 a man was finally sentenced decades after he allegedly took the life of someone close to him. A case that may have stayed cold had it not been for his connection to a second victim.
*Suggested by Erin*
https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/yust-trial/case-details, https://people.com/crime/kylr-yust-killed-2-women-spurned-him-10-years-apart/, https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article277886763.html, https://lawandcrime.com/crime/kylr-yust-missouri-man-who-killed-two-ex-girlfriends-and-blamed-his-dead-half-brother-gets-life-in-prison/, https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-06-07/kylr-yust-sentenced-to-45-years-in-prison-for-killings-of-two-kansas-city-area-women, https://www.kmbc.com/article/kylr-yust-trial-double-murder-case-appeal-oral/44493942, https://www.kmbc.com/article/missouri-court-of-appeals-upholds-kylr-yusts-convictions/44705503, https://fox4kc.com/news/kylr-yusts-legal-team-argues-missouri-appeals-court-should-throw-out-conviction/
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June 6th: Ron Levin Disappears (1984)
Money can make people dangerous. The desperation to have it and the crazed frenzy to get more. On June 6th 1984 a man disappeared. Someone connected to a financial ponzi scheme run by a man who maintains his innocence even all these decades later.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billionaire_Boys_Club, https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a37200506/billonaire-boys-club-joe-hunt-true-story/, https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-billionaire-boys-club-killer-20181022-story.html, https://www.eonline.com/news/1180874/the-billionaire-boys-club-podcast-tells-a-twisted-tale-of-greed-murder-and-1980s-excess, https://freejoehunt.com/, https://freejoehunt.com/billionaire-boys-club/, https://freejoehunt.com/about/
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June 2nd: Hugues de la Plaza Killed (2007)
Some mysteries are doomed to remain in limbo. A place where there are two very different theories but no evidence to conclusively say which side is right. On June 2nd 2007 a beloved friend was stabbed inside his apartment. A case that has divided the opinions of many.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/San-Francisco-man-found-dead-17165727.php, https://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/05/us/05murder.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-mystery-a-case-for-murder/, https://forensictales.com/hugues-de-la-plaza/, https://medium.com/@myriahmartin/murder-or-suicide-hughes-de-la-plaza-915bd815db22, https://hoodline.com/2013/06/in-pursuit-of-justice-the-story-of-hugues-de-la-plaza/
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May 30th: Natalee Holloway Goes Missing (2005)
Today’s case is one that was splashed all over the media for years. One that, even if you didn’t consume true crime content, was a story you knew the details of. On May 30th 2005 a young woman named Natalee Holloway disappeared.
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May 28th: Eddie Lee Mosley Dies (2020)
What happens when the prime suspect in a case is unable to serve prison time? On May 28th 2020 a man died who, though connected to a long list of crimes, was able to walk in and out of both prison and treatment centers and commit a decade worth of murders.
*Suggested by Perrie Susman*
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Mosley, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2020/05/29/south-florida-serial-killer-eddie-lee-mosley-accused-of-raping-and-killing-dozens-of-women-dies-in-panhandle-hospital/, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mosley-eddie-lee.htm, https://original.newsbreak.com/@the-vivid-faces-of-the-vanished-1590506/3288088464416-the-ft-lauderdale-serial-rapist-and-murderer-eddie-lee-mosley-the-rape-man, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2020/06/12/florida-serial-killer-eluded-conviction-but-not-covid-19-fred-grimm/
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May 27th: Body of Anna Brown Found (Osage Native American Murders) (1921)
Sometimes our show’s short episodes make it difficult to cover more involved cases. Cases where crimes span decades and the victim count is well into the hundreds. Today’s story is one of those historical cases. On May 27th 1921 the body of a young woman was found in the midst of multiple crimes happening against the Osage tribe in Oklahoma. Her death was just one of many.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osage_Indian_murders#:~:text=The%20Osage%20Indian%20murders%20were,place%20from%201921%20to%201926., http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=PWNA_Killers_of_the_Flower_Moon&s_src=GoogleAds23KOTFM&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAivGuBhBEEiwAWiFmYTDvYnQGeTHK3-Vl3-RX-Qt3zqW7mzYo72pUkCL49cFUJGRHbwGbrxoC4A0QAvD_BwE, https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=OS005, https://www.history.com/news/osage-murders-reign-terror-husbands-guardians, https://www.pbs.org/filmfestival/films/osage-murders, https://www.vox.com/culture/23920002/killers-flower-moon-true-story-osage-murders-reign-of-terror-mollie-burkhart-what-happened
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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.
