Morning Cup of Murder

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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.

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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.

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August 1st: Jens Soring Born (Derek and Nancy Haysom) (1966)

When two people are potentially involved in a crime, there tends to be a lot of he said/she said. On August 1st 1966 one half of a potentially killer duo was born. The half that loudly claims his innocence and says he had nothing to do with the double murder that landed him in prison.

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