August 11th: John Cribb Kills (1978)

There are some inmates who learn lessons behind bars and, changed, seek release to start their lives anew. They are reformed and want to be paroled so they can prove it. But not everyone is capable of this change. On August 11th 1978 a man committed a truly heinous crime. And, committed more when given the opportunity. A killer who tried to prove he was a changed man and deserved to be paroled.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cribb, https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/triple-murderer-john-cribb-67-dies-at-goulburn-jail-20180221-p4z16p.html, https://www.muggaccinos.com/Punishment/Prisoners/73rd_Murderer.htm, https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/481529/cold-blooded-killer-held-her-mother-hostage-now-he-wants-to-get-out-of-jail/, https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-never-ending-crime-20080301-gds39t.html

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 9th: Mary Ann Britland Dies (1886)

How far would you go to be with the person you love? Would you kill for it? And who would you kill? On August 9th 1886 a woman was executed for the crimes she committed. All because, sources say, she desperately wanted to be with the man she loved.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ann_Britland, https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/britland-mary-ann.htm, https://www.daysofhorror.com/episode/mary-ann-britland-true-crime-s1-e2/, https://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/Britland.html, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50712693/mary-ann-britland, https://www.manchestersfinest.com/articles/manchesters-vilest-mary-ann-britland/, https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/19470731.bolton-poisoners-link-aussie-crime-writer/, https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia/female-serial-killers-jigsaw-murderers-28019363

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 8th: Michael McNew Body Found (Jennifer Morrissey) (2017)

Not all relationships are built to last. On August 8th 2017 a body was found inside the victim’s home. An individual who ended a toxic relationship and suffered the consequences.

https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/crime/2019/03/01/convicted-killer-jennifer-morrissey-sentenced/53224476007/, https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/ex-stripper-jennifer-morrissey-guns-down-michael-mcnew, https://bucks.crimewatchpa.com/da/29567/post/woman-sentenced-life-2017-murder, https://www.fox29.com/news/jury-finds-bucks-county-woman-guilty-in-murder-of-pharma-exec, https://people.com/crime/ex-exotic-dancer-allegedly-killed-pharma-exec-boyfriend-threatened-gut-him-like-a-deer/, https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/01/25/pharma-exec-invited-troubled-young-lover-move-it-ended-deadly-shooting/, https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/courts/2019/01/25/defendant-claims-self-defense-at/6196051007/, https://people.com/crime/pennsylvania-stripper-murder-sugar-daddy/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 4th: Jamarion Lawhorn and Connor Verkerke (2014)

Taking out your frustrations on others isn’t an excuse for bad behavior. Yet, sometimes, things aren’t always so black and white. On August 4th 2014 a young boy took the life of another in a case that saw many wondering where they stood on this issue. And if it was in the grey area.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 3rd: Donald Watts Murder (Kevin Ramon Mosby)(2022)

One false move during a trial can mess up an entire case. On August 3rd 2022 a man was brutally killed inside his home. A case that was almost lost due to complications during the trial.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Ms_Dhu, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/30/ms-dhu-death-doctor-who-declared-aboriginal-woman-fit-to-be-detained-fined-30000, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/may/31/wa-police-apology-ms-dhu-death-in-custody-arrest-ntwnfb, https://www.ahpra.gov.au/News/2021-04-30-Death-of-Ms-Dhu.aspx, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0964663917734415, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2016/dec/16/ms-dhu-death-in-custody-cctv-footage-shows-inhumane-police-treatment-video, https://www.hrlc.org.au/news/2017/8/2/three-years-since-ms-dhus-tragic-death-in-custody-unfair-laws-remain, https://www.hrlc.org.au/news/2016/12/16/ms-dhu-coroner-finds-death-preventable-and-recommends-automatic-imprisonment-in-lieu-of-unpaid-fines-be-outlawed

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices