Morning Cup of Murder

September 15th: Tim Watkins Reported Missing (2017)

Doing something you love, something you excel at, often makes you feel safe. Like you can let your guard down. On September 15th 2017 a man was reported missing. The last time anyone saw him, he was heading out to do the one thing he loved most. The hobby, the sport, he was known for.

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September 14th: Genaro Ruiz Camacho Born (1954)

Retribution is commonplace in the world of drugs. Debts cannot exist when money of that magnitude is being exchanged and are often settled with firearms instead of words. On September 14th 1954 a kingpin was born. A man who, while creating his empire, cost many their lives.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genaro_Ruiz_Camacho, https://www.truecrimereporter.com/fbi/the-murderous-saga-of-dallas-drug-kingpin-geno-camacho/, https://www.deseret.com/1998/8/27/19398534/narcotics-dealer-executed-in-texas-for-killing-a-man/, https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/blood-vow-6400920, https://northdallasgazette.com/2013/04/14/one-wrong-move-can-kill-details-genaro-camachos-notorious-murder-rampage-of-dallas-man/, https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1989/01/12/2-men-charged-in-deaths-of-pair-tied-to-drug-deal/62627352007/
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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.

https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/Ellen-Boehm, https://www.newsbreak.com/liberty-in-s-c--1735202/3220429432553-mom-addicted-to-wrestling-killed-kids-used-life-insurance-money-to-attend-wrestling-matches, https://the-line-up.com/mother-killed-child-for-insurance, https://www.grunge.com/930920/ellen-boehms-failed-attempt-to-murder-her-daughter-using-a-hairdryer/, https://militaryjusticeforall.com/1988/11/24/ellen-boehm-november-24-1988/, https://www.shutterbulky.com/ellen-boehms-the-mother-who-murdered-her-own-children-for-insurance-mone/
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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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