Morning Cup of Murder

February 11th: Christine Belford Killed (2013)

When you tie your life to another person by taking the vow of marriage, you hope beyond all hope that you’ve chosen the right one. On February 11th 2013 two women were killed in a case that, when investigators dug deeper, all boiled down to a bad marriage and an even worse custody battle.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-de/pr/three-members-matusiewicz-family-convicted-federal-stalking-crimes-resulting-murder, https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/three-family-members-receive-life-sentences-courthouse-murder-conspiracy, https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/landmark-cyberstalking-case-results-in-life-sentences-for-three-family-members, https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/baltimore/press-releases/2013/three-members-of-matusiewicz-family-indicted-for-federal-stalking-crimes-resulting-in-courthouse-murders, https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2016/02/18/david-matusiewicz-amy-gonzalez-sentencing/80518104/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/delaware-court-gunmans-son-daughter-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/, https://www.oxygen.com/fatal-family-feuds/crime-news/what-happened-to-christine-belfords-killer-thomas-matusiewicz, https://whyy.org/articles/christine-belfords-neighbors-paint-picture-of-violence-leading-up-to-the-courthouse-shooting-in-wilmington/, https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2017/05/04/matusiewicz-siblings-argue-appeal-cyberstalking-case/101288736/
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February 10th: Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre (1990)

One would expect that a massacre, one that left behind witnesses and evidence, would be easy to solve. On February 10th 1990 a truly devastating event took place in New Mexico. A case that remains unsolved despite the killers leaving behind witnesses.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Cruces_bowling_alley_massacre, https://www.ktsm.com/news/las-cruces-police-still-searching-for-suspects-in-1990-bowling-alley-massacre/, https://kvia.com/news/2024/02/09/las-cruces-approaches-34th-anniversary-of-bowling-alley-massacre/, https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/las-cruces-police-still-searching-for-suspects-in-3-decade-old-bowling-alley-massacre/, https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/las-cruces-police-continue-to-ask-for-tips-for-1990-bowling-alley-case-new-mexico-amador-avenue-cold-case, https://www.ktsm.com/video/34-years-since-the-las-cruces-bowling-alley-massacre/9420536/
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February 8th: Anthony Kiritsis Takes Richard Hall Hostage (1977)

Some people become desperate when they are trying to get their point across. On February 8th 1977 a man took things a few steps too far to try and make his feelings heard. Placing another man’s life in danger in order to get his point across.

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February 7th: Tami Engstrom Goes Out (1991)

Crossing paths with the wrong person can change your life forever. And sometimes, in the worst ways possible. On February 7th 1991 a young woman went out to a bar and crossed paths with one man who would alter the course of her entire life. A man who would bring it to an abrupt and truly horrifying end.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Biros, https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/biros-kenneth.htm, https://www.amnesty.org/es/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/amr511192009en.pdf, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kenneth-biros-execution-ohio-man-first-to-die-under-1-drug-thiopental-sodium-method/

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