About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "A Death in Police Custody - September 30 2026" from Morning Cup of Murder covers Sheku Bayoh Born, marking the birth date of a man born on September 30th, 1983, whose life would end after what is described as one bad decision placing him in an incredibly dangerous position. The episode frames the events around his death as a confrontation with a team of people determined to stop him, in the show's words, "by any means necessary."
The episode centers on the circumstances surrounding Police Custody, examining how a single encounter escalated into a fatal outcome. The framing suggests a case where the actions of those responsible for intervening are placed under scrutiny, though the episode's short runtime means the story is delivered as a condensed daily briefing rather than a deep investigative account.
Hosts and release
Korina Biemesderfer hosts Morning Cup of Murder, a daily true crime podcast that looks back each day at a criminal case tied to that specific calendar date, drawing from a catalogue of over 2000 episodes. This particular episode runs 8 minutes and was released on September 30, 2026, continuing the show's format of pairing a birth or event date with the true crime story attached to it. The brief format is designed for quick daily listening, delivering the core facts of the case in a condensed style consistent with the rest of the series' back catalogue.
