Murder in the Mourning

A refreshing, light-hearted, and well-researched descent into the lesser-known true crime stories. Pour some coffee and join me twice a week for another (hopefully) fascinating true crime tale.

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Ep. 14 - The Ricky McCormick Mystery

Adam Sandler may WRITE the funniest murder mysteries, but the state of Missouri sure has one of the most puzzling. Ricky McCormick's disappearance and death have confounded and intrigued detectives and internet sleuths alike for almost 25 years. With only two encrypted handwritten messages found with his belongings, we've been left wondering, who or what killed Ricky McCormick? Let's Mourn. Sources: FBI. (2011, March 29). Help solve an open murder case, part 2 . FBI. https://www.fbi.gov/news/sto...

Jul 27, 2023•20 min•Ep. 14

Ep. 13 - The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK)/Rex Heuermann ?

HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP!!! It might be actually happening finally... Only a week ago police arrested a man for the murder of multiple women in connection to the Gilgo Beach or "LISK" killings. This is only the start though, there have been at least 18 victims found in this area, so there is much to learn. I'm actually so excited I can't think of what else to type. This, for me at least, is on par with discovering the identity of Joseph James DeAngelo, aka the East Area Rapist, ak...

Jul 22, 2023•22 min

Ep. 12 - Death Row Double Murder

Do we, as humans, have the right to decide who lives and who dies? I'm not here to tell you one way or another. However, plenty of the facts heavily point toward the negative. No matter your stance on the subject, today's story is certifiably insane!! What happens when you put a lifer in the same jail cell as a young malleable teenager? Without too many spoilers, let's just say two wrongs don't make a right. Between a "supportive" girlfriend, a thief with nothing to lose, double homicide, and a ...

May 03, 2023•21 min

Ep. 11 - The Bookstore Murder (Sherry Black)

Today, I bring you a not-so-cold case!! This story covers Sherry Black's brutal bookstore murder in 2010 and the decade of mystery that followed. With over 10 years of DNA and genealogy progress, plus a stubborn detective, Sherry's killer has finally been revealed. Join me today (or google the short version) as I pull back the curtain on this decade-long mystery. Link to the event - https://artstickets.utah.edu/uncategorized/the-bookstore-murder-a-journey-for-justice-the-sherry-black-story/ Link...

Apr 27, 2023•23 min

Ep. 10 - Pelorus Jack (The Anti-Death Dolphin)

Welcome back to another installment of Murder in the Mourning! This is the Legend of Pelorus Jack. A Risso's dolphin, named Jack, was responsible for guiding ships to safety through the treacherous New Zealand waters. Not only did Jack captain this area for 24 years, but he also had the memory of an elephant. And trust me, you wouldn't want to be on this Dolphin's bad side. Although today's episode isn't murder-based, I think we can all appreciate a great animal story (at least Mark Twain and Fr...

Apr 17, 2023•19 min

Ep. 9 - Olga Ooro / Darnell Sterling

Welcome back to another twisted Murder in the Mourning! Today we have a 2020 case with a 2023 update. How often do you hear of murderers getting away with an easy conviction since the body never turned up? That is not the case today. Let's take a deep dive into how prosecutors can still put evil people behind bars even without the most damning piece of evidence, the body. Olga Ooro was a young single mother who was taken away from her child and family many years too soon. Darnell Sterling is an ...

Apr 05, 2023•24 min

Ep. 8 - The Beast of British Columbia

The Beast of B.C., the Rent-A-Car Killer, Canada's first true Bogeyman... Known by many names, this monster was always a menace to society. During the early 80's however, he went on a killing spree that will forever stain British Columbia's history. Over the course of 9 months, almost a dozen children between the ages of 9 and 18 were abducted and their lives brutally ended. Today, I bring you the story of Clifford Olson, Canada's "Pioneer Serial Killer." References: Clifford Robert Olson. Murde...

Mar 29, 2023•25 min

Ep. 7 - Katie Poirier / Donald Blom

Nearly 25 years after her disappearance, Katie Poirier's killer has died in prison. This small win comes at a terrible cost. Less than 10 miles from my childhood home in northern Minnesota, Katie was kidnapped from a gas station to never be seen again. Let me take you back to that fateful night in 1999 to explore what happened to Katie and unearth the secrets her killer was hiding. Sources: Blom Gets Life Without Parole for Kidnapping and Killing Poirier. MPR. (2000, August 17). Retrieved March ...

Mar 22, 2023•28 min

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