Morning Cup of Murder

April 10th: Jacob Landin Killed(1987)

How frustrating it must feel to know who a killer is, to have him in your grasp, and not be able to do anything about it. On April 10th 1987 a baby lost his life while in the care of a man who, as far as most are concerned, is the one responsible for his death. Yet, as it stands, he walks free with no consequences.

https://projectcoldcase.org/2023/05/28/jacob-landin/, https://www.dchieftain.com/features/mother-brother-build-jacob-landin-s-tragedy-into-legacy/article_9d7f2921-af34-5d1e-9863-bbc1149338e2.html, https://www.solvethecase.org/case/1987-1/jacob-jeremiah-landin, https://www.change.org/p/da-clint-wellborn-please-reopen-the-case-of-the-murder-of-jacob-landin, https://uncovered.com/cases/jacob-landin, https://trueconsequences.medium.com/justice-deferred-for-new-mexicos-forgotten-children-f0a14a11e511, https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/new-mexico-man-calling-on-attorney-general-to-solve-1987-socorro-cold-case/, https://unquestionablycriminal.medium.com/justice-for-jacob-landin-new-mexicos-forgotten-child-f42d6b2b7d36
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April 9th: Edward IV Dies (Two Princes in the Tower) (1483)

There are some cases that, while they don’t necessarily scream true crime, are historic and deserve a moment to be spoken about. On April 9th 1483 a man died from a sudden illness. Triggering a domino effect that would cost his children their lives.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princes_in_the_Tower, https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/who-were-the-princes-in-the-tower-6eabhg/7962/, https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/the-princes-in-the-tower/#gs.jiqz6o, https://richardiii.net/faqs/the-princes-in-the-tower/, https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/princes_in_tower.shtml
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April 7th: Police Launch Public Appeal for Stephanie Scott (2015)

Stranger danger is a concept, albeit a controversial one, taught to children. It’s not one that many adults take the time to consider. On April 7th 2015 police launched a public appeal for a missing woman. A victim who came into contact with a stranger and was immediately placed in a deadly amount of danger.

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April 6th: Ward Weaver Born (1963)

As children, we want to believe the adults in our orbit are safe. On April 6th 1963 a man was born who would prove to two young girls that this is not at all the case.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward_Weaver_III, https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/weaver-ward.htm, https://www.portlandtribune.com/news/ward-weaver-killings-family-explored-in-book-on-the-origins-of-evil/article_a6b4d5de-7e54-11ee-9a4b-3376a96d708f.html, https://www.thoughtco.com/the-ward-weaver-case-971098, https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna11065622
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