Morning Cup of Murder

September 13th: Ellen Boehm Attempts to Kill Daughter (1989)

There are times when every parent feels overwhelmed. On September 13th 1989 a young girl almost lost her life in what appeared to be a freak accident. A near miss that was at the hands of a woman who, when caught, blamed feeling overwhelmed.

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September 12th: Amana Hatchet Murders (1980)

Secrets can get you into trouble. On September 12th 1980 a couple holding onto a secret checked into a hotel room and were never seen alive again. A secret that may, or may not, have been the reason for their bloody murders.

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September 11th: Michele Harris Disappeared (2001)

Proving someone’s innocence is a messy and lengthy battle. On September 11th 2001 a woman vanished in the midst of a messy divorce. A case that remains unsolved and resulted in an 11 year legal battle.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Michele_Anne_Harris, https://charleyproject.org/case/michele-anne-harris, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-presents-cal-harris-the-final-verdict/, https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=4909, https://www.wbng.com/2023/09/11/22-years-later-cal-harris-tries-clear-his-name-after-his-wife-micheles-disappearance/, https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/cal-harris-man-acquitted-9-11-murder-wife-loses-18464940.php, https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2024/10/02/cal-harris-lawsuit-claiming-malicious-prosecution-approaches-trial/75364962007/, https://wnbf.com/michele-harris-tioga-missing-20-years-investigation/, https://abcnews.go.com/US/cal-harris-acquittal-4th-murder-trial-total-relief/story?id=39564152, https://www.wbng.com/2025/01/08/cal-harris-seeks-35-million-new-york-state-trial-set-march-2025/, https://crimeandcoffeecouple.com/2024/03/10/the-disappearance-of-michele-ann-harris/
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September 9th: Jerry Westrom Sentenced (2022)

Advances in technology have thawed long cold cases. On September 9th 2022 a man was sentenced for a decades old cold case. One he likely thought he got away with.

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