About This Episode
What is this episode about?
An Abuse of Power - October 17 2026 from Morning Cup of Murder covers the case in which Sasha Samsudean Disappeared, examining how a young woman returned home from a night of drinking on October 17th, 2015, to an apartment complex that should have been safe. Instead, she was preyed upon by someone who used a position of power to gain access to her and take her life.
The episode frames the case as a stark example of trust betrayed, focusing on how the person responsible for her death held a role meant to protect residents of the complex rather than endanger them. In just a few minutes, the episode lays out the circumstances of that night and the abuse of authority at the center of the crime.
Hosts and release
Morning Cup of Murder is a daily true crime podcast that looks back each day at a criminal case tied to that exact calendar date, built around a catalogue of more than 2000 episodes. Korina Biemesderfer hosts the show, which released this 10-minute episode on October 17, 2026. Each installment keeps a tight, daily format, offering a concise look at a single case rather than an extended deep dive, making this episode on Sasha Samsudean's death consistent with the show's broader approach to recounting crimes on the anniversary of their occurrence.
