About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Hitchhiking in Spain - November 13 2026" from Morning Cup of Murder covers the 1992 disappearance of three teenage girls who hitchhiked to a party in Spain, a decision that would cost all three of them their lives. The episode frames hitchhiking as a recurring and dangerous theme in true crime cases, noting that the girls likely believed there was safety in traveling as a group.
On November 13, 1992, the trio set out together, trusting that numbers would protect them from harm. That trust proved fatal, and the case became known as the Alcasser Girls Disappeared, a disappearance that would go on to shock Spain.
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 exact calendar date. The show has produced more than 2000 episodes since launching, with each installment built around the brief, daily format the podcast is known for. This particular episode, released on November 13, 2026, runs for 10 minutes and continues that format by pairing the date with the 1992 case of the three hitchhiking teenagers. The episode draws on reporting from outlets covering the case's details and aftermath, consistent with the show's pattern of revisiting historical crimes tied to the day's date.
