Morning Cup of Murder

March 17th: Noura Jackson Born (1987)

Is motive enough for a conviction? On March 17th 1987 a young woman was born who would get wrapped up in the middle of a case almost solely because of a motive and her relationship to the victim.

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March 16th: Rhonda Casto Killed (2009)

Deciding between an accident and a murder can sometimes be difficult. It all boils down to motive in some cases. On March 16th 2009 a woman died while on a hike. A case that, depending on what side you land on, was either a devastating accident or cold blooded murder.

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March 15th: Claudia Hoerig (2007)

When someone reliable doesn’t show up it’s an immediate red flag. On March 15th 2007 a dependable and reliable man didn’t show up to work and, from the moment his absence was noted, his friend and co-worker knew something was wrong. An instinct that was, unfortunately, absolutely correct. 

*Suggested by Natalie Iser on Email*

https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/how-claudia-hoerig-was-captured-for-murder, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/karl-hoerig-case-a-familys-decade-long-quest-to-get-justice-for-murdered-veteran-48-hours/, https://www.wfmj.com/story/50700458/judge-rejects-appeal-from-woman-convicted-of-murdering-air-force-husband-at-newton-falls-home, https://www.wfmj.com/story/45929416/claudia-hoerig-asks-federal-judge-to-toss-conviction-for-husbands-murder, https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2022/02/claudia-hoerig-again-seeks-release/, https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2022/07/hoerig-murder-case-featured-on-ae/, https://www.cleveland19.com/2019/02/08/brazil-native-convicted-killing-military-husband-trumbull-county-sentenced/, https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/court-denies-latest-appeal-for-convicted-killer-claudia-hoerig/, https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/i-shot-and-he-died-instantly-claudia-hoerig-testifies-in-her-defense/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brazilian-fugitive-claudia-hoerig-charged-murder-of-american-husband/
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March 14th: Daneille Green Born (Ray Green) (1972)

Lies can catch up to you pretty quickly. On March 14th 1972 a woman was born who would tell a lie. One that was caught almost immediately and put her on police radar.

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