https://simplecast.com Morbid It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Morbid ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. © Morbid: A True Crime Podcast en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:05:07 +0000 https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com Morbid https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/3c9c3c2a-a53f-40bd-9d24-bdb387b03fb1/63cc4f36-fd5e-4f32-82e3-a2185ea81abf/3000x3000/sxm-cover-morbid-3000x3000-final.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com episodic It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Morbid ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart true https://feeds.simplecast.com/ohmVlJZQ true crime, paranormal, dark history Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart info@morbid-podcast.com b2f2e206-6424-4e3b-ab42-af4c529e4c7e Mad Madame Delphine LaLaurie In April 1834, a massive fire broke out at the mansion of Delphine LaLaurie on Royal Street in New Orleans French Quarter. LaLaurie was known to have kept several slaves as servants in the home, but when bystanders attempted to enter the house to rescue those trapped inside, they found the doors barred. After forcing the doors open and making their way inside the house, the rescuers were horrified to find the “horribly mutilated” bodies of at least seven of LaLaurie’s slaves. Delphine LaLaurie was known to treat her servants very badly, including physically abusing them, but no one in New Orleans had imagined she was a sadistic murderer.

After the discovery of the horrors in the LaLaurie mansion, Delphine LaLaurie fled New Orleans, fearing mob violence, and lived the rest of her life as an exile in Paris—but that is not the end of the story. Just a few decades after LaLaurie abandoned her home and fled the country, her story and those of the men, women, and children who suffered in her home worked their way into New Orleans folklore. Today, nearly two hundred years later, the LaLaurie mansion has become known as the most haunted house in New Orleans, and the legend of Delphine LaLaurie has lived on through television, film, and books about Mad Madame LaLaurie. 

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References

Crawford, Iain. 2020. "Harriet Matineau, White Women, and Slavery in the bAntebellum South." Nineteenth-Century Prose 89-116.

Long, Carolyn Morrow. 2015. Madame Lalaurie, Mistress of the Haunted House. Gainsville, FL: University Press of Florida.

Martineau, Harriet. 1838. Retrospect of Western Travel, volume 2. London, UK: Saunders and Otley.

Masia, Ines Vila. 1947. "New Orleans puts its ghosts to work." The Times (Shreveport, LA), July 20: 21.

New Orleans Bee. 1834. "Baton Rouge news." Baton-Rouge Gazette, April 19: 2.

Pitts, Stella. 1974. "New paint, old stories stir interest in 'haunted house'." Times-Picayune, August 11: 68.

Schneider, Frank. 1969. "Sale typidies French Quarter values." Times-Picayune, February 9: 47.

Wolfe, Poet. 2024. "LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans has a sinister history dating back to the 1830s." Times Picayune, July 11.

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]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/mad-madame-delphine-lalaurie-D_jlD4ai In April 1834, a massive fire broke out at the mansion of Delphine LaLaurie on Royal Street in New Orleans French Quarter. LaLaurie was known to have kept several slaves as servants in the home, but when bystanders attempted to enter the house to rescue those trapped inside, they found the doors barred. After forcing the doors open and making their way inside the house, the rescuers were horrified to find the “horribly mutilated” bodies of at least seven of LaLaurie’s slaves. Delphine LaLaurie was known to treat her servants very badly, including physically abusing them, but no one in New Orleans had imagined she was a sadistic murderer.

After the discovery of the horrors in the LaLaurie mansion, Delphine LaLaurie fled New Orleans, fearing mob violence, and lived the rest of her life as an exile in Paris—but that is not the end of the story. Just a few decades after LaLaurie abandoned her home and fled the country, her story and those of the men, women, and children who suffered in her home worked their way into New Orleans folklore. Today, nearly two hundred years later, the LaLaurie mansion has become known as the most haunted house in New Orleans, and the legend of Delphine LaLaurie has lived on through television, film, and books about Mad Madame LaLaurie. 

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References

Crawford, Iain. 2020. "Harriet Matineau, White Women, and Slavery in the bAntebellum South." Nineteenth-Century Prose 89-116.

Long, Carolyn Morrow. 2015. Madame Lalaurie, Mistress of the Haunted House. Gainsville, FL: University Press of Florida.

Martineau, Harriet. 1838. Retrospect of Western Travel, volume 2. London, UK: Saunders and Otley.

Masia, Ines Vila. 1947. "New Orleans puts its ghosts to work." The Times (Shreveport, LA), July 20: 21.

New Orleans Bee. 1834. "Baton Rouge news." Baton-Rouge Gazette, April 19: 2.

Pitts, Stella. 1974. "New paint, old stories stir interest in 'haunted house'." Times-Picayune, August 11: 68.

Schneider, Frank. 1969. "Sale typidies French Quarter values." Times-Picayune, February 9: 47.

Wolfe, Poet. 2024. "LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans has a sinister history dating back to the 1830s." Times Picayune, July 11.

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]]> Mad Madame Delphine LaLaurie Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:20 In April 1834, a massive fire broke out at the mansion of Delphine LaLaurie on Royal Street in New Orleans French Quarter. LaLaurie was known to have kept several slaves as servants in the home, but when bystanders attempted to enter the house to rescue those trapped inside, they found the doors barred. After forcing the doors open and making their way inside the house, the rescuers were horrified to find the “horribly mutilated” bodies of at least seven of LaLaurie’s slaves. Delphine LaLaurie was known to treat her servants very badly, including physically abusing them, but no one in New Orleans had imagined she was a sadistic murderer. In April 1834, a massive fire broke out at the mansion of Delphine LaLaurie on Royal Street in New Orleans French Quarter. LaLaurie was known to have kept several slaves as servants in the home, but when bystanders attempted to enter the house to rescue those trapped inside, they found the doors barred. After forcing the doors open and making their way inside the house, the rescuers were horrified to find the “horribly mutilated” bodies of at least seven of LaLaurie’s slaves. Delphine LaLaurie was known to treat her servants very badly, including physically abusing them, but no one in New Orleans had imagined she was a sadistic murderer. true full 775 1e36e6c7-63f0-4942-be0c-dd0978f53c58 Tillie Klimek: Mrs. Bluebeard of Chicago Chicago in the 1920s is often remembered for the rise of organized crime and it’s larger than life leaders like Al Capone and Johnny Torrio. While these men and their organizations surely shaped the city’s identity, their infamy and influence were, at least for a short time, rivaled by a group of young women whose murderous acts would dominate headlines in papers around the country throughout the decade.

While Beulah Annan and Belva Gardner—the real-life inspiration for the musical Chicago—were arguably the most well known of the female murders from this era, their famous murders were preceded by the equally sensationalized murder spree of Tillie Klimek. Between 1914 and 1921, Klimek was believed to have killed as many as seven people including four husbands. While her crimes would ultimately land her in the Illinois State Penitentiary for the rest of her life, her exploits and criminal trial were sensational and occupied the front pages of city newspapers for years.

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References

Chicago Tribune. 1922. "Death called mere routine in posion home." Chicago Tribune, November 15: 1.

—. 1922. "Find arsenic, arrest wife and stepson." Chicago Tribune, October 27: 1.

—. 1922. "Klimek poison list is twenty; arrest 1 more." Chicago Tribune, November 19: 1.

—. 1922. "Koulik friend sought in new poison charge." Chicago Tribune, November 26: 5.

—. 1922. "Mystery deaths in poison case may reach 20." Chicago Tribune, November 14: 3.

—. 1923. "Tillie Klimek is strong witness in own defense." Chicago Tribune, March 13: 7.

Danville Commercial News. 1923. "The woman, not the jury, was on trial." Chicago Tribune, March 30: 8.

Forbes, Genevieve. 1923. "Grave digger tells of goings on at Klimks'." Chicago Tribune, March 10: 3.

—. 1923. "How Mrs. Klimek jested of death of husband told." Chicago Tribune, March 9: 7.

—. 1923. "Life in prison for woman as arch poisoner." Chicago Tribune, March 14: 1.

—. 1923. "'Ma' Koulik, wise in jail learning, goes back home." Chicago Tribune, November 9: 4.

—. 1923. "Poison evidence robs Mrs. Klimek of indifference." Chicago Tribune, March 11: 7.

International News Service. 1922. "May exhume bodies of four former husbands." Waukegan News-Sun, October 27: 12.

Lynch, Charles. 1923. "Ask hanging for 2 women charged with murder orgy." Belvidere Daily Republican, March 6: 1.

Telfer, Tori. 2017. Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History. New York, NY: Harper Perennial.

United Press. 1922. "Chicago police suspect second 'Mrs. BLuebeard'." Freeport Journal-Standard, November 4: 1.

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]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/tillie-klimek-mrs-bluebeard-of-chicago-BqES67lw Chicago in the 1920s is often remembered for the rise of organized crime and it’s larger than life leaders like Al Capone and Johnny Torrio. While these men and their organizations surely shaped the city’s identity, their infamy and influence were, at least for a short time, rivaled by a group of young women whose murderous acts would dominate headlines in papers around the country throughout the decade.

While Beulah Annan and Belva Gardner—the real-life inspiration for the musical Chicago—were arguably the most well known of the female murders from this era, their famous murders were preceded by the equally sensationalized murder spree of Tillie Klimek. Between 1914 and 1921, Klimek was believed to have killed as many as seven people including four husbands. While her crimes would ultimately land her in the Illinois State Penitentiary for the rest of her life, her exploits and criminal trial were sensational and occupied the front pages of city newspapers for years.

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References

Chicago Tribune. 1922. "Death called mere routine in posion home." Chicago Tribune, November 15: 1.

—. 1922. "Find arsenic, arrest wife and stepson." Chicago Tribune, October 27: 1.

—. 1922. "Klimek poison list is twenty; arrest 1 more." Chicago Tribune, November 19: 1.

—. 1922. "Koulik friend sought in new poison charge." Chicago Tribune, November 26: 5.

—. 1922. "Mystery deaths in poison case may reach 20." Chicago Tribune, November 14: 3.

—. 1923. "Tillie Klimek is strong witness in own defense." Chicago Tribune, March 13: 7.

Danville Commercial News. 1923. "The woman, not the jury, was on trial." Chicago Tribune, March 30: 8.

Forbes, Genevieve. 1923. "Grave digger tells of goings on at Klimks'." Chicago Tribune, March 10: 3.

—. 1923. "How Mrs. Klimek jested of death of husband told." Chicago Tribune, March 9: 7.

—. 1923. "Life in prison for woman as arch poisoner." Chicago Tribune, March 14: 1.

—. 1923. "'Ma' Koulik, wise in jail learning, goes back home." Chicago Tribune, November 9: 4.

—. 1923. "Poison evidence robs Mrs. Klimek of indifference." Chicago Tribune, March 11: 7.

International News Service. 1922. "May exhume bodies of four former husbands." Waukegan News-Sun, October 27: 12.

Lynch, Charles. 1923. "Ask hanging for 2 women charged with murder orgy." Belvidere Daily Republican, March 6: 1.

Telfer, Tori. 2017. Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History. New York, NY: Harper Perennial.

United Press. 1922. "Chicago police suspect second 'Mrs. BLuebeard'." Freeport Journal-Standard, November 4: 1.

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]]> Tillie Klimek: Mrs. Bluebeard of Chicago Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:39 Chicago in the 1920s is often remembered for the rise of organized crime and it’s larger than life leaders like Al Capone and Johnny Torrio. While these men and their organizations surely shaped the city’s identity, their infamy and influence were, at least for a short time, rivaled by a group of young women whose murderous acts would dominate headlines in papers around the country throughout the decade. While Beulah Annan and Belva Gardner—the real-life inspiration for the musical Chicago—were arguably the most well known of the female murders from this era, their famous murders were preceded by the equally sensationalized murder spree of Tillie Klimek. Between 1914 and 1921, Klimek was believed to have killed as many as seven people including four husbands. While her crimes would ultimately land her in the Illinois State Penitentiary for the rest of her life, her exploits and criminal trial were sensational and occupied the front pages of city newspapers for years. Chicago in the 1920s is often remembered for the rise of organized crime and it’s larger than life leaders like Al Capone and Johnny Torrio. While these men and their organizations surely shaped the city’s identity, their infamy and influence were, at least for a short time, rivaled by a group of young women whose murderous acts would dominate headlines in papers around the country throughout the decade. While Beulah Annan and Belva Gardner—the real-life inspiration for the musical Chicago—were arguably the most well known of the female murders from this era, their famous murders were preceded by the equally sensationalized murder spree of Tillie Klimek. Between 1914 and 1921, Klimek was believed to have killed as many as seven people including four husbands. While her crimes would ultimately land her in the Illinois State Penitentiary for the rest of her life, her exploits and criminal trial were sensational and occupied the front pages of city newspapers for years. true full 774 43aea60a-75ab-4f86-9cea-fbdf7b58fc9f The Rescue of Baby Jessica McClure On October 14, 1987, Reba McClure and her eighteen-month-old daughter, Jessica, stopped by the Midland, Texas home of her sister for a visit. As Reba sat in the backyard watching Jessica play with some neighborhood children, she heard the phone ring and went inside to answer it. When McClure returned to the backyard a few minutes later, she saw the other children staring at the ground on the far-side of the yard, but Jessica was nowhere to be seen.

To Reba McClure’s absolute horror, while she was inside on the phone, Jessica had fallen twenty-feet down into the well on her sister’s property and become lodged in a section only fourteen-inches wide. Rescue teams arrived at the house not long after Jessica fell into the well, but the situation proved far more complicated than anyone had expected; they needed to dig a parallel shaft to rescue the girl, but any amount of significant vibration in the earth could have collapsed the well entirely.

In the early days of cable news twenty-four-hour news coverage, the rescue of Jessica McClure became one of the most watched events in the United States. However, while the rescue of the girl was everyone’s primary concern, the wall-to-wall coverage itself quickly became a major part of the story, as ordinary smalltown Americans were shoved into the spotlight and questions over rights to the story (and rights to privacy) took center stage.

References

Belkin, Lisa. 1988. "Baby Jessica's rescuers fighting over TV rights." New York Times, March 24.

Bone, Mark, and Gregory Rosati. 2021. How 58 hours in Midland, Texas, changed the future of TV news. July 30. Accessed March 24, 2026. https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/30/opinions/baby-jessica-cnn-films-shorts-mark-bone-opinion.

Comiter, Jordana, and Carolina Blair. 2025. Where Is ‘Baby Jessica’ Now? Inside Her Life 38 Years After Her Harrowing Rescue from a Texas Well. October 16. Accessed March 24, 2026. https://people.com/all-about-baby-jessica-life-now-11830322.

Crimmins, Patrick. 1987. "Toddler's rescue 'matter of time'." Midland Reporter-Telegram, October 16: 1.

Hillrichs, Julie. 1987. "Naps, choruses of nursery song help toddler endure her ordeal." Midland Reporter-Telegram, October 16: 1.

Kennedy, J. Michael. 1987. "Jessica makes it to safety-after 58 1/2 hours." Los Angeles Times, October 17: 1.

Lunsford, Lance. 2024. Inside the Well: The Midland, Texas Rescue of Baby Jessica. Lubbock, TX: Texas Tech University Press.

Madigan, Tim. 1987. "Rescue just agonizing inches from sobbing girl in Midland well." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 15: 1.

—. 1987. "Town shares emotion of toddler's relatives." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 16: 1.

Nye, Ramona. 1987. "Jessica free, under doctors' care." Midland Reporter-Telegram, October 17: 1.

Pitts, John Paul. 1987. "Concerned people give of themselves for Jessica." Midland Reporter-Telegram, October 17: 1.

Thomas, Evan, and Peter Annin. 1997. "'Baby Jessica' grows up." Newsweek, October 27: 34.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-rescue-of-baby-jessica-mcclure-92jpbG7K On October 14, 1987, Reba McClure and her eighteen-month-old daughter, Jessica, stopped by the Midland, Texas home of her sister for a visit. As Reba sat in the backyard watching Jessica play with some neighborhood children, she heard the phone ring and went inside to answer it. When McClure returned to the backyard a few minutes later, she saw the other children staring at the ground on the far-side of the yard, but Jessica was nowhere to be seen.

To Reba McClure’s absolute horror, while she was inside on the phone, Jessica had fallen twenty-feet down into the well on her sister’s property and become lodged in a section only fourteen-inches wide. Rescue teams arrived at the house not long after Jessica fell into the well, but the situation proved far more complicated than anyone had expected; they needed to dig a parallel shaft to rescue the girl, but any amount of significant vibration in the earth could have collapsed the well entirely.

In the early days of cable news twenty-four-hour news coverage, the rescue of Jessica McClure became one of the most watched events in the United States. However, while the rescue of the girl was everyone’s primary concern, the wall-to-wall coverage itself quickly became a major part of the story, as ordinary smalltown Americans were shoved into the spotlight and questions over rights to the story (and rights to privacy) took center stage.

References

Belkin, Lisa. 1988. "Baby Jessica's rescuers fighting over TV rights." New York Times, March 24.

Bone, Mark, and Gregory Rosati. 2021. How 58 hours in Midland, Texas, changed the future of TV news. July 30. Accessed March 24, 2026. https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/30/opinions/baby-jessica-cnn-films-shorts-mark-bone-opinion.

Comiter, Jordana, and Carolina Blair. 2025. Where Is ‘Baby Jessica’ Now? Inside Her Life 38 Years After Her Harrowing Rescue from a Texas Well. October 16. Accessed March 24, 2026. https://people.com/all-about-baby-jessica-life-now-11830322.

Crimmins, Patrick. 1987. "Toddler's rescue 'matter of time'." Midland Reporter-Telegram, October 16: 1.

Hillrichs, Julie. 1987. "Naps, choruses of nursery song help toddler endure her ordeal." Midland Reporter-Telegram, October 16: 1.

Kennedy, J. Michael. 1987. "Jessica makes it to safety-after 58 1/2 hours." Los Angeles Times, October 17: 1.

Lunsford, Lance. 2024. Inside the Well: The Midland, Texas Rescue of Baby Jessica. Lubbock, TX: Texas Tech University Press.

Madigan, Tim. 1987. "Rescue just agonizing inches from sobbing girl in Midland well." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 15: 1.

—. 1987. "Town shares emotion of toddler's relatives." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 16: 1.

Nye, Ramona. 1987. "Jessica free, under doctors' care." Midland Reporter-Telegram, October 17: 1.

Pitts, John Paul. 1987. "Concerned people give of themselves for Jessica." Midland Reporter-Telegram, October 17: 1.

Thomas, Evan, and Peter Annin. 1997. "'Baby Jessica' grows up." Newsweek, October 27: 34.

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]]> The Rescue of Baby Jessica McClure Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:47 On October 14, 1987, Reba McClure and her eighteen-month-old daughter, Jessica, stopped by the Midland, Texas home of her sister for a visit. As Reba sat in the backyard watching Jessica play with some neighborhood children, she heard the phone ring and went inside to answer it. When McClure returned to the backyard a few minutes later, she saw the other children staring at the ground on the far-side of the yard, but Jessica was nowhere to be seen. On October 14, 1987, Reba McClure and her eighteen-month-old daughter, Jessica, stopped by the Midland, Texas home of her sister for a visit. As Reba sat in the backyard watching Jessica play with some neighborhood children, she heard the phone ring and went inside to answer it. When McClure returned to the backyard a few minutes later, she saw the other children staring at the ground on the far-side of the yard, but Jessica was nowhere to be seen. true full 773 7a2b4f00-8472-4a85-b079-daf331b1812e The Perron Family Haunting When Carolyn and Roger Perron moved into a small farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island, they thought they’d found the perfect house in which to raise their five daughters and enjoy the rest of their lives. Before long, the Perron’s dream home turned into a nightmare. It started small—disembodied voices, unpleasant odors—but soon the unpleasant and obnoxious experiences developed into an all-out attack of ghostly apparitions, assaults from unseen hands, and the presence of something far worse than the spirits of the undead.

At first, the Perron family ignored or dismissed the various incidents that disturbed them, but after several years in the house, the experiences had become too numerous and too severe to dismiss. Faced with the unimaginable scenario of losing their house to forces beyond their comprehension, the Perron’s decided to fight back.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

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References

Langston, Keith. 2024. The True Story Behind The Conjuring: Where Is the Perron Family Now? October 20. Accessed March 26, 2026. https://people.com/the-conjuring-true-story-8645388.

Nickell, Joe. 2016. "Dispelling Demons: Detective Work at The Conjuring House." Skepticakl Inquirer 20-24.

Nickell, Joe. 2014. "The Conjuring: Ghosts? Poltergeist? Demons?" Skeptical Inquirer 22-25.

Perron, Andrea. 2013. House of Darkness, House of Light, vol. 2. Providence, RI: AuthorHouse.

—. 2011. House of Darkness: House of Light, vol. 1. Providence, RI: AuthorHouse.

Rhode Island Governor's Justice Commission. 1995. 

Highlights and Analysis from 25 Years Collecting Serious Crime Data.

 Data analysis, Providence, RI: Rhode Island Statistical Analysis Center.

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]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-perron-family-haunting-8QX1Zw4n When Carolyn and Roger Perron moved into a small farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island, they thought they’d found the perfect house in which to raise their five daughters and enjoy the rest of their lives. Before long, the Perron’s dream home turned into a nightmare. It started small—disembodied voices, unpleasant odors—but soon the unpleasant and obnoxious experiences developed into an all-out attack of ghostly apparitions, assaults from unseen hands, and the presence of something far worse than the spirits of the undead.

At first, the Perron family ignored or dismissed the various incidents that disturbed them, but after several years in the house, the experiences had become too numerous and too severe to dismiss. Faced with the unimaginable scenario of losing their house to forces beyond their comprehension, the Perron’s decided to fight back.

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Read an excerpt from THE BUTCHER LEGACY on Crime Reads RIGHT NOW!!

Buy Tickets to our LIVE SHOW at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th!

References

Langston, Keith. 2024. The True Story Behind The Conjuring: Where Is the Perron Family Now? October 20. Accessed March 26, 2026. https://people.com/the-conjuring-true-story-8645388.

Nickell, Joe. 2016. "Dispelling Demons: Detective Work at The Conjuring House." Skepticakl Inquirer 20-24.

Nickell, Joe. 2014. "The Conjuring: Ghosts? Poltergeist? Demons?" Skeptical Inquirer 22-25.

Perron, Andrea. 2013. House of Darkness, House of Light, vol. 2. Providence, RI: AuthorHouse.

—. 2011. House of Darkness: House of Light, vol. 1. Providence, RI: AuthorHouse.

Rhode Island Governor's Justice Commission. 1995. 

Highlights and Analysis from 25 Years Collecting Serious Crime Data.

 Data analysis, Providence, RI: Rhode Island Statistical Analysis Center.

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]]> The Perron Family Haunting Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:05 When Carolyn and Roger Perron moved into a small farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island, they thought they’d found the perfect house in which to raise their five daughters and enjoy the rest of their lives. Before long, the Perron’s dream home turned into a nightmare. It started small—disembodied voices, unpleasant odors—but soon the unpleasant and obnoxious experiences developed into an all-out attack of ghostly apparitions, assaults from unseen hands, and the presence of something far worse than the spirits of the undead. At first, the Perron family ignored or dismissed the various incidents that disturbed them, but after several years in the house, the experiences had become too numerous and too severe to dismiss. Faced with the unimaginable scenario of losing their house to forces beyond their comprehension, the Perron’s decided to fight back. When Carolyn and Roger Perron moved into a small farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island, they thought they’d found the perfect house in which to raise their five daughters and enjoy the rest of their lives. Before long, the Perron’s dream home turned into a nightmare. It started small—disembodied voices, unpleasant odors—but soon the unpleasant and obnoxious experiences developed into an all-out attack of ghostly apparitions, assaults from unseen hands, and the presence of something far worse than the spirits of the undead. At first, the Perron family ignored or dismissed the various incidents that disturbed them, but after several years in the house, the experiences had become too numerous and too severe to dismiss. Faced with the unimaginable scenario of losing their house to forces beyond their comprehension, the Perron’s decided to fight back. true full 772 71856683-8523-4207-907d-89111c4534a7 Morbid Book Club : Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell We are THRILLED to invite to you join our Morbid Book Club in this bonus episode that is #sponsored by our friends at @ashleyofficial. This quarter, we are serving up forensic chills with a side of culinary chaos as we dive into Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell! And the best part? We’re joined our new best friend Chef Reilly Meehan who helps us break it all down! #Morbidbookclub #ashleypartner

We’re unpacking the very first Dr. Kay Scarpetta novel that basically launched a thousand forensic obsessions, chatting about ALL of the gritty details, and some of the wild theories we came up with while reading! (I’m looking at you Lucy!) Chef Reilly brings a totally unique perspective (and some top-tier vibes), as we somehow manage to connect the worlds of food, storytelling, and forensic science. Expect hot takes, a little dark humor, and some truly unhinged tangents, because you know we can’t stay on track for too long.

So keep it weird… and keep turning those pages!

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Want more of Patricia Cornwell's body of work? Check out her other books, and preorder her upcoming memoir! 

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]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/morbid-book-club-postmortem-by-patricia-cornwell-NgNe0qV8 We are THRILLED to invite to you join our Morbid Book Club in this bonus episode that is #sponsored by our friends at @ashleyofficial. This quarter, we are serving up forensic chills with a side of culinary chaos as we dive into Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell! And the best part? We’re joined our new best friend Chef Reilly Meehan who helps us break it all down! #Morbidbookclub #ashleypartner

We’re unpacking the very first Dr. Kay Scarpetta novel that basically launched a thousand forensic obsessions, chatting about ALL of the gritty details, and some of the wild theories we came up with while reading! (I’m looking at you Lucy!) Chef Reilly brings a totally unique perspective (and some top-tier vibes), as we somehow manage to connect the worlds of food, storytelling, and forensic science. Expect hot takes, a little dark humor, and some truly unhinged tangents, because you know we can’t stay on track for too long.

So keep it weird… and keep turning those pages!

Mentioned in this Episode

Visit your local Ashley store or head to Ashley.com to find your style! We are SO excited to share Ash's Podlab on the next MORBID Book Club Episode  coming in the summer! The pieces from Ashley are GORGEOUS!

Grab your copy of A Little Bit Extra by Chef Reilly Meehan 

Want more of Patricia Cornwell's body of work? Check out her other books, and preorder her upcoming memoir! 

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Morbid Book Club : Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:21:46 We are THRILLED to invite to you join our Morbid Book Club in this bonus episode that is #sponsored by our friends at @ashleyofficial. This quarter, we are serving up forensic chills with a side of culinary chaos as we dive into Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell! And the best part? We’re joined our new best friend Chef Reilly Meehan who helps us break it all down! #Morbidbookclub #ashleypartner We are THRILLED to invite to you join our Morbid Book Club in this bonus episode that is #sponsored by our friends at @ashleyofficial. This quarter, we are serving up forensic chills with a side of culinary chaos as we dive into Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell! And the best part? We’re joined our new best friend Chef Reilly Meehan who helps us break it all down! #Morbidbookclub #ashleypartner true full 771 b8b5ee16-ffac-4ce7-a27f-0052799a27f3 Haunted Roadtrip: West Virginia Edition! Weirdos! Pack your getaway bag and  get ready to hit the road for a haunted roadtrip in West Virginia! Alaina starts a trend by telling us about a chilling crime at Cabin 13 in Babcock State Forrest in Babson, WV. Not only is this place's history haunted, what people have seen will give you goosebumps! Ash gives us the pallet cleanser about the Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg where the haunting is a bit more whimsical and includes a spirit who may be our new spirit guide! 

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/haunted-getaways-west-virginia-edition-4ehGArIX Weirdos! Pack your getaway bag and  get ready to hit the road for a haunted roadtrip in West Virginia! Alaina starts a trend by telling us about a chilling crime at Cabin 13 in Babcock State Forrest in Babson, WV. Not only is this place's history haunted, what people have seen will give you goosebumps! Ash gives us the pallet cleanser about the Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg where the haunting is a bit more whimsical and includes a spirit who may be our new spirit guide! 

Want to Book? Head to THIS SITE to book a Cabin at Babcock State Park, or THIS SITE to book a stay at the gorgeous Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg!

Come to see MORBID Live at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! Tickets are available for purchase by visiting this site!

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]]> Haunted Roadtrip: West Virginia Edition! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:51:00 Weirdos! Pack your getaway bag and get ready to hit the road for a haunted roadtrip in West Virginia! Alaina starts a trend by telling us about a chilling crime at Cabin 13 in Babcock State Forrest in Babson, WV. Not only is this place's history haunted, what people have seen will give you goosebumps! Ash gives us the pallet cleanser about the Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg where the haunting is a bit more whimsical and includes a spirit who may be our new spirit guide! UK Bookreaders! The Butcher Legacy & The Butcher Game are going to be available for you! Weirdos! Pack your getaway bag and get ready to hit the road for a haunted roadtrip in West Virginia! Alaina starts a trend by telling us about a chilling crime at Cabin 13 in Babcock State Forrest in Babson, WV. Not only is this place's history haunted, what people have seen will give you goosebumps! Ash gives us the pallet cleanser about the Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg where the haunting is a bit more whimsical and includes a spirit who may be our new spirit guide! UK Bookreaders! The Butcher Legacy & The Butcher Game are going to be available for you! true full 770 f58a7161-41c1-4b95-96cb-8aad3eab7e36 Listener Tales 108: 90's Tales! Weirdos! We NEEDED a nostalgic moment, and decided to share it with you! This month, DebDeb has cultivated a batch of 90's tales that are  brought to you By you FOR  you and ALL ABOUT YOU!  Check out YouTube to see what happened mid episode that made us all lose our damn minds!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it to Deb by emailing us at  Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line, and if you share pictures, please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

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]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-108-90s-tales-KqTUqbT0 Weirdos! We NEEDED a nostalgic moment, and decided to share it with you! This month, DebDeb has cultivated a batch of 90's tales that are  brought to you By you FOR  you and ALL ABOUT YOU!  Check out YouTube to see what happened mid episode that made us all lose our damn minds!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it to Deb by emailing us at  Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line, and if you share pictures, please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

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PRE-ORDER GIFT! When you pre-order THE BUTCHER LEGACY, you can enter to win a spooky blood-drip bookmark to perfectly match the most chilling cover yet in this series🩸Submit your pre-order receipt at the link in bio to receive an exclusive bookmark. Any US retailer, any format. While supplies last.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Listener Tales 108: 90's Tales! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:25 Weirdos! We NEEDED a nostalgic moment, and decided to share it with you! This month, DebDeb has cultivated a batch of 90's tales that are brought to you By you FOR you and ALL ABOUT YOU! Check out YouTube to see what happened mid episode that made us all lose our damn minds! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it to Deb by emailing us at  Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line, and if you share pictures, please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) Weirdos! We NEEDED a nostalgic moment, and decided to share it with you! This month, DebDeb has cultivated a batch of 90's tales that are brought to you By you FOR you and ALL ABOUT YOU! Check out YouTube to see what happened mid episode that made us all lose our damn minds! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it to Deb by emailing us at  Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line, and if you share pictures, please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) true full 769 6b173fd3-0c42-45d1-806a-88ab69b861da The Kidnapping of Charlie Lindbergh (Part 2) (Part 2 of 2) On March 1, 1932, someone crept into a second-floor window of the home of Charles and Ann Lindbergh and kidnapped the couple’s twenty-month-old son, Charlie, leaving behind a ransom note demanding $50,000 for the boy’s return.

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Come to see MORBID Live at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! Tickets are available for purchase by visiting this site!

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Reference

American Experience. n.d. Ann Morrow Lindbergh.https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/lindbergh-anne-morrow/.

Associated Press. 1932. "Moore halts plan for state reward." Central New Jersey Home News, March 2: 1.

—. 1932. "Seek Lindbergh baby in Newark after card is discovered in mails." Central New Jersey Home News, March 2: 1.

—. 1932. "Orders that vigilance be not relaxed until killers meet justice." Courier-News (Bridgewater, NJ), May 13: 1.

—. 1932. "Morrow maid a suicide." Herald-News (Passaic, NJ), June 10: 1.

—. 1934. "Hauptman ready to quit US." The Evening Times (Trenton, NJ), September 21: 1.

Cahill, Richard. 2014. Hauptmann's Ladder: A Step-By-Step Analysis of the Lindbergh Kidnapping. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press.

Hauck, Anthony. 1935. "Hauptman's guilt overwhelmingly proved." New York Times, February 12: 12.

Linder, Douglas. n.d. Ransom notes, responses and other communication. Accessed December 29, 2025. https://famous-trials.com/hauptmann/1398-ransom.

New York Times. 1934. "Friends describe Hauptman as shy." New York Times, September 23: 24.

—. 1934. "Hauptman script 'like' kidnappers." New York Times, October 16: 20.

—. 1932. "Test of religion seen in kidnapping." New York Times, May 16: 2.

2013. Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby? Directed by Larry Klein. Performed by Nova.

Shapiro, Stanley. 2009. "The Celebrity of Charles Lindbergh." Air Power History 21-33.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kidnapping-of-charlie-lindbergh-part-2-mYTRGelb (Part 2 of 2) On March 1, 1932, someone crept into a second-floor window of the home of Charles and Ann Lindbergh and kidnapped the couple’s twenty-month-old son, Charlie, leaving behind a ransom note demanding $50,000 for the boy’s return.

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Come to see MORBID Live at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! Tickets are available for purchase by visiting this site!

Don't forget to prepare for our March Bonus Episode Bookclub, brought to YOU by our friends at Ashley!  We're excited to share  the episode with you wherever you find podcasts on March 31st! We will also have the full VIDEO episode available on Youtube as well!  Want to be part of the conversation? This time we're talking about Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell. Get it wherever you find books now!

Reference

American Experience. n.d. Ann Morrow Lindbergh.https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/lindbergh-anne-morrow/.

Associated Press. 1932. "Moore halts plan for state reward." Central New Jersey Home News, March 2: 1.

—. 1932. "Seek Lindbergh baby in Newark after card is discovered in mails." Central New Jersey Home News, March 2: 1.

—. 1932. "Orders that vigilance be not relaxed until killers meet justice." Courier-News (Bridgewater, NJ), May 13: 1.

—. 1932. "Morrow maid a suicide." Herald-News (Passaic, NJ), June 10: 1.

—. 1934. "Hauptman ready to quit US." The Evening Times (Trenton, NJ), September 21: 1.

Cahill, Richard. 2014. Hauptmann's Ladder: A Step-By-Step Analysis of the Lindbergh Kidnapping. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press.

Hauck, Anthony. 1935. "Hauptman's guilt overwhelmingly proved." New York Times, February 12: 12.

Linder, Douglas. n.d. Ransom notes, responses and other communication. Accessed December 29, 2025. https://famous-trials.com/hauptmann/1398-ransom.

New York Times. 1934. "Friends describe Hauptman as shy." New York Times, September 23: 24.

—. 1934. "Hauptman script 'like' kidnappers." New York Times, October 16: 20.

—. 1932. "Test of religion seen in kidnapping." New York Times, May 16: 2.

2013. Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby? Directed by Larry Klein. Performed by Nova.

Shapiro, Stanley. 2009. "The Celebrity of Charles Lindbergh." Air Power History 21-33.

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]]> The Kidnapping of Charlie Lindbergh (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:23 (Part 2 of 2) On March 1, 1932, someone crept into a second-floor window of the home of Charles and Ann Lindbergh and kidnapped the couple’s twenty-month-old son, Charlie, leaving behind a ransom note demanding $50,000 for the boy’s return. (Part 2 of 2) On March 1, 1932, someone crept into a second-floor window of the home of Charles and Ann Lindbergh and kidnapped the couple’s twenty-month-old son, Charlie, leaving behind a ransom note demanding $50,000 for the boy’s return. true full 768 b8cd34be-9062-4379-b892-14d81296f181 The Kidnapping of Charlie Lindbergh (Part 1) On March 1, 1932, someone crept into a second-floor window of the home of Charles and Ann Lindbergh and kidnapped the couple’s twenty-month-old son, Charlie, leaving behind a ransom note demanding $50,000 for the boy’s return.

Mentions in this episode:

Come to see MORBID Live at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! Tickets are available for purchase by visiting this site!

Don't forget to prepare for our March Bonus Episode Bookclub, brought to YOU by our friends at Ashley!  We're excited to share  the episode with you wherever you find podcasts on March 31st! We will also have the full VIDEO episode available on Youtube as well!  Want to be part of the conversation? This time we're talking about Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell. Get it wherever you find books now!

Reference

American Experience. n.d. Ann Morrow Lindbergh. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/lindbergh-anne-morrow/.

Associated Press. 1932. "Moore halts plan for state reward." Central New Jersey Home News, March 2: 1.

—. 1932. "Seek Lindbergh baby in Newark after card is discovered in mails." Central New Jersey Home News, March 2: 1.

—. 1932. "Orders that vigilance be not relaxed until killers meet justice." Courier-News (Bridgewater, NJ), May 13: 1.

—. 1932. "Morrow maid a suicide." Herald-News (Passaic, NJ), June 10: 1.

—. 1934. "Hauptman ready to quit US." The Evening Times (Trenton, NJ), September 21: 1.

Cahill, Richard. 2014. Hauptmann's Ladder: A Step-By-Step Analysis of the Lindbergh Kidnapping. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press.

Hauck, Anthony. 1935. "Hauptman's guilt overwhelmingly proved." New York Times, February 12: 12.

Linder, Douglas. n.d. Ransom notes, responses and other communication. Accessed December 29, 2025. https://famous-trials.com/hauptmann/1398-ransom.

New York Times. 1934. "Friends describe Hauptman as shy." New York Times, September 23: 24.

—. 1934. "Hauptman script 'like' kidnappers." New York Times, October 16: 20.

—. 1932. "Test of religion seen in kidnapping." New York Times, May 16: 2.

2013. Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby? Directed by Larry Klein. Performed by Nova.

Shapiro, Stanley. 2009. "The Celebrity of Charles Lindbergh." Air Power History 21-33.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kidnapping-of-charlie-lindbergh-goWw2Res On March 1, 1932, someone crept into a second-floor window of the home of Charles and Ann Lindbergh and kidnapped the couple’s twenty-month-old son, Charlie, leaving behind a ransom note demanding $50,000 for the boy’s return.

Mentions in this episode:

Come to see MORBID Live at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! Tickets are available for purchase by visiting this site!

Don't forget to prepare for our March Bonus Episode Bookclub, brought to YOU by our friends at Ashley!  We're excited to share  the episode with you wherever you find podcasts on March 31st! We will also have the full VIDEO episode available on Youtube as well!  Want to be part of the conversation? This time we're talking about Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell. Get it wherever you find books now!

Reference

American Experience. n.d. Ann Morrow Lindbergh. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/lindbergh-anne-morrow/.

Associated Press. 1932. "Moore halts plan for state reward." Central New Jersey Home News, March 2: 1.

—. 1932. "Seek Lindbergh baby in Newark after card is discovered in mails." Central New Jersey Home News, March 2: 1.

—. 1932. "Orders that vigilance be not relaxed until killers meet justice." Courier-News (Bridgewater, NJ), May 13: 1.

—. 1932. "Morrow maid a suicide." Herald-News (Passaic, NJ), June 10: 1.

—. 1934. "Hauptman ready to quit US." The Evening Times (Trenton, NJ), September 21: 1.

Cahill, Richard. 2014. Hauptmann's Ladder: A Step-By-Step Analysis of the Lindbergh Kidnapping. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press.

Hauck, Anthony. 1935. "Hauptman's guilt overwhelmingly proved." New York Times, February 12: 12.

Linder, Douglas. n.d. Ransom notes, responses and other communication. Accessed December 29, 2025. https://famous-trials.com/hauptmann/1398-ransom.

New York Times. 1934. "Friends describe Hauptman as shy." New York Times, September 23: 24.

—. 1934. "Hauptman script 'like' kidnappers." New York Times, October 16: 20.

—. 1932. "Test of religion seen in kidnapping." New York Times, May 16: 2.

2013. Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby? Directed by Larry Klein. Performed by Nova.

Shapiro, Stanley. 2009. "The Celebrity of Charles Lindbergh." Air Power History 21-33.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Kidnapping of Charlie Lindbergh (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:46 On March 1, 1932, someone crept into a second-floor window of the home of Charles and Ann Lindbergh and kidnapped the couple’s twenty-month-old son, Charlie, leaving behind a ransom note demanding $50,000 for the boy’s return. On March 1, 1932, someone crept into a second-floor window of the home of Charles and Ann Lindbergh and kidnapped the couple’s twenty-month-old son, Charlie, leaving behind a ransom note demanding $50,000 for the boy’s return. true full 767 719bacd5-b44c-43d5-8b71-e78a098ff910 The Mysterious Disappearance of Zebb Quinn On January 2, 2000, eighteen-year-old Zebb Quinn finished his shift at Walmart in Asheville, North Carolina and set off to look at a used car with his co-worker, Jason Owens. Halfway to their destination, Zebb told Jason he received an important call on his pager and needed to return the call immediately and they would have to postpone their plans to look at the car. That was the last time anyone saw Zebb Quinn.

For weeks, Zebb’s family and the Asheville police searched for the teenager, but it was as though he had disappeared into thin air. Then, to everyone’s surprise, Zebb’s car was found in a parking lot not far from the hospital where his mother and sister worked, as though someone had left it in a conspicuous place where it would be found. But more surprising than the discovery of the car itself was the incredibly strange and unexpected evidence found inside the vehicle, including several markings on the windows in red lipstick and a live black labrador puppy.

References

Alexander, Phil. 2000. "Police, family puzzled by Arden teen's disappearance." Asheville Citizen-Times, January 21: 11.

Bever, Lindsey. 2015. "N.C. man charged in murder of Food Network star, her." Washington Post, March 18.

Brevorka, Jennifer. 2004. "Police release tape in case of teen's disappearance four years ago." Asheville Citizen-Times, January 1: 15.

Burgess, Joel. 2022. "Judge accepts plea deal in cold case." Asheville Citizen-Times, July 27: 1.

—. 2022. "Zebb Quinn's killer dead, says Owens." Asheville Citizen-Times, July 22: 1.

DeGrave, Sam. 2018. "Lawyers clash in Zebb Quinn case." Asheville Citizen-Times, March 16: 1.

Forrest, Brett. 2001. "The vanishing." Spin, February 1: 90.

Kepley-Steward, Kristy. 2020. "20 years after the disappearance of Zebb Quinn, still very few answers." WLOS News, January 3.

King, Kimberley. 2022. "Former friend shares about 'pathological liar' Owens ahead of plea deal in Zebb Quinn case." WPDE News, July 22.

Maxwell, Tonya. 2001. "Questions abound in Quinn case." Asheville Citizen-Times, January 2: 9.

Morrison, Clarke. 2005. "Detectives hope re-enactment will jog memories." Asheville Citizen-Times, January 14: 1.

2012. Disappeared. Produced by Peacock Productions. Performed by Peacock Productions.

Tomlin, Robyn. 2000. "A mother pleads: Where is my son?" Ashville Citizen-Times, August 6: 1.

Warren, Sabian. 2012. "Dog a living link to Quinn cold case." Asheville Citizen-Times, April 20: 1.

—. 2015. "Suspect destroyed bodies." Asheville Citizen-Times, March 21: 1.

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-zebb-quinn-xtDk8Jvn On January 2, 2000, eighteen-year-old Zebb Quinn finished his shift at Walmart in Asheville, North Carolina and set off to look at a used car with his co-worker, Jason Owens. Halfway to their destination, Zebb told Jason he received an important call on his pager and needed to return the call immediately and they would have to postpone their plans to look at the car. That was the last time anyone saw Zebb Quinn.

For weeks, Zebb’s family and the Asheville police searched for the teenager, but it was as though he had disappeared into thin air. Then, to everyone’s surprise, Zebb’s car was found in a parking lot not far from the hospital where his mother and sister worked, as though someone had left it in a conspicuous place where it would be found. But more surprising than the discovery of the car itself was the incredibly strange and unexpected evidence found inside the vehicle, including several markings on the windows in red lipstick and a live black labrador puppy.

References

Alexander, Phil. 2000. "Police, family puzzled by Arden teen's disappearance." Asheville Citizen-Times, January 21: 11.

Bever, Lindsey. 2015. "N.C. man charged in murder of Food Network star, her." Washington Post, March 18.

Brevorka, Jennifer. 2004. "Police release tape in case of teen's disappearance four years ago." Asheville Citizen-Times, January 1: 15.

Burgess, Joel. 2022. "Judge accepts plea deal in cold case." Asheville Citizen-Times, July 27: 1.

—. 2022. "Zebb Quinn's killer dead, says Owens." Asheville Citizen-Times, July 22: 1.

DeGrave, Sam. 2018. "Lawyers clash in Zebb Quinn case." Asheville Citizen-Times, March 16: 1.

Forrest, Brett. 2001. "The vanishing." Spin, February 1: 90.

Kepley-Steward, Kristy. 2020. "20 years after the disappearance of Zebb Quinn, still very few answers." WLOS News, January 3.

King, Kimberley. 2022. "Former friend shares about 'pathological liar' Owens ahead of plea deal in Zebb Quinn case." WPDE News, July 22.

Maxwell, Tonya. 2001. "Questions abound in Quinn case." Asheville Citizen-Times, January 2: 9.

Morrison, Clarke. 2005. "Detectives hope re-enactment will jog memories." Asheville Citizen-Times, January 14: 1.

2012. Disappeared. Produced by Peacock Productions. Performed by Peacock Productions.

Tomlin, Robyn. 2000. "A mother pleads: Where is my son?" Ashville Citizen-Times, August 6: 1.

Warren, Sabian. 2012. "Dog a living link to Quinn cold case." Asheville Citizen-Times, April 20: 1.

—. 2015. "Suspect destroyed bodies." Asheville Citizen-Times, March 21: 1.

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]]> The Mysterious Disappearance of Zebb Quinn Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:43 On January 2, 2000, eighteen-year-old Zebb Quinn finished his shift at Walmart in Asheville, North Carolina and set off to look at a used car with his co-worker, Jason Owens. Halfway to their destination, Zebb told Jason he received an important call on his pager and needed to return the call immediately and they would have to postpone their plans to look at the car. That was the last time anyone saw Zebb Quinn. For weeks, Zebb’s family and the Asheville police searched for the teenager, but it was as though he had disappeared into thin air. Then, to everyone’s surprise, Zebb’s car was found in a parking lot not far from the hospital where his mother and sister worked, as though someone had left it in a conspicuous place where it would be found. But more surprising than the discovery of the car itself was the incredibly strange and unexpected evidence found inside the vehicle, including several markings on the windows in red lipstick and a live black labrador puppy. On January 2, 2000, eighteen-year-old Zebb Quinn finished his shift at Walmart in Asheville, North Carolina and set off to look at a used car with his co-worker, Jason Owens. Halfway to their destination, Zebb told Jason he received an important call on his pager and needed to return the call immediately and they would have to postpone their plans to look at the car. That was the last time anyone saw Zebb Quinn. For weeks, Zebb’s family and the Asheville police searched for the teenager, but it was as though he had disappeared into thin air. Then, to everyone’s surprise, Zebb’s car was found in a parking lot not far from the hospital where his mother and sister worked, as though someone had left it in a conspicuous place where it would be found. But more surprising than the discovery of the car itself was the incredibly strange and unexpected evidence found inside the vehicle, including several markings on the windows in red lipstick and a live black labrador puppy. true full 766 b764c048-1d03-438a-a7ea-d2a78dc3ec36 LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Radio City Music Hall! Weirdos!! We are ABOSOLUTELY thrilled to be announcing that we will be doing a Live Show at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th, 2026!  Tickets go on sale on Wednesday March 18th at Noon EST, so be sure to scoop them up while they are still available! We can't wait to see you there!

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/live-show-announcement-radio-city-music-hall-Uq8aksYz Weirdos!! We are ABOSOLUTELY thrilled to be announcing that we will be doing a Live Show at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th, 2026!  Tickets go on sale on Wednesday March 18th at Noon EST, so be sure to scoop them up while they are still available! We can't wait to see you there!

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]]> LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Radio City Music Hall! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:00:57 Weirdos!! We are ABOSOLUTELY thrilled to be announcing that we will be doing a Live Show at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th, 2026! Tickets go on sale on Wednesday March 18th at Noon EST, so be sure to scoop them up while they are still available! We can't wait to see you there! Weirdos!! We are ABOSOLUTELY thrilled to be announcing that we will be doing a Live Show at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th, 2026! Tickets go on sale on Wednesday March 18th at Noon EST, so be sure to scoop them up while they are still available! We can't wait to see you there! true trailer 6c1d566a-19cd-4354-a4bc-18b4562c11e9 The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks (Part 2) When Stephen Spielberg released his iconic film Jaws in the summer of 1975, he not only kicked off the phenomenon of the summer blockbuster, but also reignited the public’s fascination with and fear of shark attacks. Although based on a book of the same name, that novel was itself heavily influenced on several real-life events from the past, including one particular summer on the Jersey Shore.

In the early twentieth-century, most Americans didn’t think much about sharks or the other potentially dangerous fish and animals that lived in the ocean. In fact, the majority of Americans don’t live in coastal areas and probably didn’t know there were differences between species. That all changed in the summer of 1916, when a loan shark killed four people and critically injured one person in the waters along the Jersey Shore. More than merely accidental bites, the attacks seemed almost intentional, leading to the widespread belief that a man-eater was stalking the waters of the northeastern state. 

In the century that has passed since, the Jersey Shore shark attacks have fueled Americans imaginations and nightmares, leading to widely celebrated novels and films about sharks, but also contributing to serious misunderstandings about sharks and their behavior, often with terrible consequences.

References

Asbury Park Press. 1916. "Bathers need have no fear of sharks." Asbury Park Press, July 5: 11.

—. 1916. "Governor urges safeguards such as Asbury Park has." Asbury Park Press, July 13: 1.

—. 1916. "Nets and armed motorboat patrol to protect bathers." Asbury Park Press, July 7: 1.

—. 1916. "Shak driven from city bathing ground." Asbury Park Press, July 8: 1.

Capuzzo, Micahel. 2001. Close to Shore: A True Story of Terror in An Age of Innocence. New York, NY: Broadway Books.

Central New Jersey Home News. 1916. "Man and two boys fall victims to new raid of shark in Matawan Creek." Central New Jersey Home News, July 13: 1.

Florida Museum of Natural History. 2024. Yearly Worldwide Shark Attack Summary. Accessed July 30, 2025. https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/yearly-worldwide-summary/.

Morning Call. 14916. "Swimmer mangled by shark at sea dies in two hours." Morning Call (Paterson, NJ), July 4: 7.

New York Times. 1916. "Human bones found in shark's stomach." New York Times, July 16: 5.

—. 1916. "Many hunt sharks." New York Times, July 9: 3.

—. 1916. "Many see sharks, but all get away." New York Times, July 14: 1.

—. 1916. "Shark guards out at beach resorts." New York Times, July 8: 18.

The Times. 1916. "Creek yields body of boy shark slew." The Times (Trenton, NJ), July 14: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-1916-jersey-shore-shark-attacks-part-2-C2yeg0II When Stephen Spielberg released his iconic film Jaws in the summer of 1975, he not only kicked off the phenomenon of the summer blockbuster, but also reignited the public’s fascination with and fear of shark attacks. Although based on a book of the same name, that novel was itself heavily influenced on several real-life events from the past, including one particular summer on the Jersey Shore.

In the early twentieth-century, most Americans didn’t think much about sharks or the other potentially dangerous fish and animals that lived in the ocean. In fact, the majority of Americans don’t live in coastal areas and probably didn’t know there were differences between species. That all changed in the summer of 1916, when a loan shark killed four people and critically injured one person in the waters along the Jersey Shore. More than merely accidental bites, the attacks seemed almost intentional, leading to the widespread belief that a man-eater was stalking the waters of the northeastern state. 

In the century that has passed since, the Jersey Shore shark attacks have fueled Americans imaginations and nightmares, leading to widely celebrated novels and films about sharks, but also contributing to serious misunderstandings about sharks and their behavior, often with terrible consequences.

References

Asbury Park Press. 1916. "Bathers need have no fear of sharks." Asbury Park Press, July 5: 11.

—. 1916. "Governor urges safeguards such as Asbury Park has." Asbury Park Press, July 13: 1.

—. 1916. "Nets and armed motorboat patrol to protect bathers." Asbury Park Press, July 7: 1.

—. 1916. "Shak driven from city bathing ground." Asbury Park Press, July 8: 1.

Capuzzo, Micahel. 2001. Close to Shore: A True Story of Terror in An Age of Innocence. New York, NY: Broadway Books.

Central New Jersey Home News. 1916. "Man and two boys fall victims to new raid of shark in Matawan Creek." Central New Jersey Home News, July 13: 1.

Florida Museum of Natural History. 2024. Yearly Worldwide Shark Attack Summary. Accessed July 30, 2025. https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/yearly-worldwide-summary/.

Morning Call. 14916. "Swimmer mangled by shark at sea dies in two hours." Morning Call (Paterson, NJ), July 4: 7.

New York Times. 1916. "Human bones found in shark's stomach." New York Times, July 16: 5.

—. 1916. "Many hunt sharks." New York Times, July 9: 3.

—. 1916. "Many see sharks, but all get away." New York Times, July 14: 1.

—. 1916. "Shark guards out at beach resorts." New York Times, July 8: 18.

The Times. 1916. "Creek yields body of boy shark slew." The Times (Trenton, NJ), July 14: 1.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:41 When Stephen Spielberg released his iconic film Jaws in the summer of 1975, he not only kicked off the phenomenon of the summer blockbuster, but also reignited the public’s fascination with and fear of shark attacks. Although based on a book of the same name, that novel was itself heavily influenced on several real-life events from the past, including one particular summer on the Jersey Shore. In the early twentieth-century, most Americans didn’t think much about sharks or the other potentially dangerous fish and animals that lived in the ocean. In fact, the majority of Americans don’t live in coastal areas and probably didn’t know there were differences between species. That all changed in the summer of 1916, when a loan shark killed four people and critically injured one person in the waters along the Jersey Shore. More than merely accidental bites, the attacks seemed almost intentional, leading to the widespread belief that a man-eater was stalking the waters of the northeastern state. In the century that has passed since, the Jersey Shore shark attacks have fueled Americans imaginations and nightmares, leading to widely celebrated novels and films about sharks, but also contributing to serious misunderstandings about sharks and their behavior, often with terrible consequences. When Stephen Spielberg released his iconic film Jaws in the summer of 1975, he not only kicked off the phenomenon of the summer blockbuster, but also reignited the public’s fascination with and fear of shark attacks. Although based on a book of the same name, that novel was itself heavily influenced on several real-life events from the past, including one particular summer on the Jersey Shore. In the early twentieth-century, most Americans didn’t think much about sharks or the other potentially dangerous fish and animals that lived in the ocean. In fact, the majority of Americans don’t live in coastal areas and probably didn’t know there were differences between species. That all changed in the summer of 1916, when a loan shark killed four people and critically injured one person in the waters along the Jersey Shore. More than merely accidental bites, the attacks seemed almost intentional, leading to the widespread belief that a man-eater was stalking the waters of the northeastern state. In the century that has passed since, the Jersey Shore shark attacks have fueled Americans imaginations and nightmares, leading to widely celebrated novels and films about sharks, but also contributing to serious misunderstandings about sharks and their behavior, often with terrible consequences. true full 765 e5af9799-d560-4f03-a7a1-2aa462d8468d The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks (Part 1) When Stephen Spielberg released his iconic film Jaws in the summer of 1975, he not only kicked off the phenomenon of the summer blockbuster, but also reignited the public’s fascination with and fear of shark attacks. Although based on a book of the same name, that novel was itself heavily influenced on several real-life events from the past, including one particular summer on the Jersey Shore.

In the early twentieth-century, most Americans didn’t think much about sharks or the other potentially dangerous fish and animals that lived in the ocean. In fact, the majority of Americans don’t live in coastal areas and probably didn’t know there were differences between species. That all changed in the summer of 1916, when a loan shark killed four people and critically injured one person in the waters along the Jersey Shore. More than merely accidental bites, the attacks seemed almost intentional, leading to the widespread belief that a man-eater was stalking the waters of the northeastern state. 

In the century that has passed since, the Jersey Shore shark attacks have fueled Americans imaginations and nightmares, leading to widely celebrated novels and films about sharks, but also contributing to serious misunderstandings about sharks and their behavior, often with terrible consequences.

Recommendations in this Episode

Listen to Laughing in the Dark an 'Are You Afraid of the Dark' Rewatch Podcast with @mikie_sirois & Dave (@thatqueerwolf) (in addition to Bryan and Aileen!) 

Grab SIGNED EDITIONS of The Butcher Legacy from Barnes & Noble before they run out!

References

Asbury Park Press. 1916. "Bathers need have no fear of sharks." Asbury Park Press, July 5: 11.

—. 1916. "Governor urges safeguards such as Asbury Park has." Asbury Park Press, July 13: 1.

—. 1916. "Nets and armed motorboat patrol to protect bathers." Asbury Park Press, July 7: 1.

—. 1916. "Shak driven from city bathing ground." Asbury Park Press, July 8: 1.

Capuzzo, Micahel. 2001. Close to Shore: A True Story of Terror in An Age of Innocence. New York, NY: Broadway Books.

Central New Jersey Home News. 1916. "Man and two boys fall victims to new raid of shark in Matawan Creek." Central New Jersey Home News, July 13: 1.

Florida Museum of Natural History. 2024. Yearly Worldwide Shark Attack Summary. Accessed July 30, 2025. https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/yearly-worldwide-summary/.

Morning Call. 14916. "Swimmer mangled by shark at sea dies in two hours." Morning Call (Paterson, NJ), July 4: 7.

New York Times. 1916. "Human bones found in shark's stomach." New York Times, July 16: 5.

—. 1916. "Many hunt sharks." New York Times, July 9: 3.

—. 1916. "Many see sharks, but all get away." New York Times, July 14: 1.

—. 1916. "Shark guards out at beach resorts." New York Times, July 8: 18.

The Times. 1916. "Creek yields body of boy shark slew." The Times (Trenton, NJ), July 14: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/1916-jersey-shore-shark-attacks-part-1-K5kc4mqm When Stephen Spielberg released his iconic film Jaws in the summer of 1975, he not only kicked off the phenomenon of the summer blockbuster, but also reignited the public’s fascination with and fear of shark attacks. Although based on a book of the same name, that novel was itself heavily influenced on several real-life events from the past, including one particular summer on the Jersey Shore.

In the early twentieth-century, most Americans didn’t think much about sharks or the other potentially dangerous fish and animals that lived in the ocean. In fact, the majority of Americans don’t live in coastal areas and probably didn’t know there were differences between species. That all changed in the summer of 1916, when a loan shark killed four people and critically injured one person in the waters along the Jersey Shore. More than merely accidental bites, the attacks seemed almost intentional, leading to the widespread belief that a man-eater was stalking the waters of the northeastern state. 

In the century that has passed since, the Jersey Shore shark attacks have fueled Americans imaginations and nightmares, leading to widely celebrated novels and films about sharks, but also contributing to serious misunderstandings about sharks and their behavior, often with terrible consequences.

Recommendations in this Episode

Listen to Laughing in the Dark an 'Are You Afraid of the Dark' Rewatch Podcast with @mikie_sirois & Dave (@thatqueerwolf) (in addition to Bryan and Aileen!) 

Grab SIGNED EDITIONS of The Butcher Legacy from Barnes & Noble before they run out!

References

Asbury Park Press. 1916. "Bathers need have no fear of sharks." Asbury Park Press, July 5: 11.

—. 1916. "Governor urges safeguards such as Asbury Park has." Asbury Park Press, July 13: 1.

—. 1916. "Nets and armed motorboat patrol to protect bathers." Asbury Park Press, July 7: 1.

—. 1916. "Shak driven from city bathing ground." Asbury Park Press, July 8: 1.

Capuzzo, Micahel. 2001. Close to Shore: A True Story of Terror in An Age of Innocence. New York, NY: Broadway Books.

Central New Jersey Home News. 1916. "Man and two boys fall victims to new raid of shark in Matawan Creek." Central New Jersey Home News, July 13: 1.

Florida Museum of Natural History. 2024. Yearly Worldwide Shark Attack Summary. Accessed July 30, 2025. https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/yearly-worldwide-summary/.

Morning Call. 14916. "Swimmer mangled by shark at sea dies in two hours." Morning Call (Paterson, NJ), July 4: 7.

New York Times. 1916. "Human bones found in shark's stomach." New York Times, July 16: 5.

—. 1916. "Many hunt sharks." New York Times, July 9: 3.

—. 1916. "Many see sharks, but all get away." New York Times, July 14: 1.

—. 1916. "Shark guards out at beach resorts." New York Times, July 8: 18.

The Times. 1916. "Creek yields body of boy shark slew." The Times (Trenton, NJ), July 14: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:18 When Stephen Spielberg released his iconic film Jaws in the summer of 1975, he not only kicked off the phenomenon of the summer blockbuster, but also reignited the public’s fascination with and fear of shark attacks. Although based on a book of the same name, that novel was itself heavily influenced on several real-life events from the past, including one particular summer on the Jersey Shore. When Stephen Spielberg released his iconic film Jaws in the summer of 1975, he not only kicked off the phenomenon of the summer blockbuster, but also reignited the public’s fascination with and fear of shark attacks. Although based on a book of the same name, that novel was itself heavily influenced on several real-life events from the past, including one particular summer on the Jersey Shore. true full 764 c67f4aaf-95ad-472d-9154-a72459ffc71e The Murder of Olga Kupczyk (Part 2) In November 1958, Frank Duncan’s pregnant wife, Olga Kupczyk, disappeared without a trace from their Santa Barbara home after enduring months of abusive treatment from her mother-in-law. A short time later, Frank’s marriage was inexplicably annulled after his mother, posing as Olga, showed up at the local courthouse with a man she’d hired to pose as her son, Frank.

One month later, in mid-December, investigators in the small coastal town of Carpinteria, California, were directed to the location of Olga’s body in a shallow grave, after one of her killers confessed to kidnapping and murdering her the previous month. The arrest of Augustine Baldonado and his accomplice, Luis Moya, solved the mystery of what happened to Olga, but when it came to the motive for the murder, the truth was more shocking than anyone had expected.

References

Associated Press. 1959. "Mrs. Duncan shouts 'liar' at friend in court." Modesto Bee, March 1: 2.

Blake, Gene. 1958. "Body of missing bride unearthed." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

—. 1959. "Find Mrs. Duncan guilty of murder." Los Angeles Times, March 17: 1.

—. 1959. "Mrs. Duncan held sane, faces death." Los Angeles Times, March 25: 1.

—. 1959. "Mrs. Duncan tried to hire her to kill, carhop says." Los Angeles Times, February 25: 2.

—. 1959. "Mrs. Duncan's son weeps when death story is told." Los Angeles Times, February 27: 2.

Hertel, Howard, and Paul Weeks. 1962. "Mrs. Duncan dies with 2 conspirators." Los Angeles Times, August 9: 1.

Holt, Bob. 1959. "Frank Duncan in court outburst as D.A. Gustafson questions mother." Ventura County Star, March 5: 1.

—. 1959. "Jury out 4 hours, 51 min. debating fateful verdict in murder-for-hire case." Ventura County Star, March 17: 1.

—. 1959. "Mrs. Duncan testifies in own defense; admits 'plot' to break up marriage." Ventura County Star, March 4: 1.

Larkin, Deborah Holt. 2022. A Lovely Girl: The Tragedy of Olga Duncan and the Trial of One of California's Most Notorious Killers. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

Los Angeles Times. 1958. "Body of missing wife pointed out." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

Martinez, Arlene. 2013. "Love, scandal and murder: Ventura County case drew national attention." Ventura County Star, June 30: 2013.

Renner, Joan. 2013. "Mother-in-law knows murdwer: The tragic death of Olga Kupczyk." Los Angeles Magazine, June 17.

The People of California v. Elizabeth Ann Duncan. 1960. 6490 (California Appeals Court, March 11).

Ventura County Star. 1958. "Grand jury set for murder case." Ventura County Star, December 23: 1.

Welsh, Nick. 2022. Elizabeth Duncan: The Last Woman Executed in California. October 13. Accessed November 11, 2025. https://www.independent.com/2022/10/12/elizabeth-duncan-last-woman-executed-california-history/.

Williams, Brad. 1958. "Mother-in-law in jail on charge of fake annulment." Los Angeles Times, December 16: 1.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/3E1OgRoK In November 1958, Frank Duncan’s pregnant wife, Olga Kupczyk, disappeared without a trace from their Santa Barbara home after enduring months of abusive treatment from her mother-in-law. A short time later, Frank’s marriage was inexplicably annulled after his mother, posing as Olga, showed up at the local courthouse with a man she’d hired to pose as her son, Frank.

One month later, in mid-December, investigators in the small coastal town of Carpinteria, California, were directed to the location of Olga’s body in a shallow grave, after one of her killers confessed to kidnapping and murdering her the previous month. The arrest of Augustine Baldonado and his accomplice, Luis Moya, solved the mystery of what happened to Olga, but when it came to the motive for the murder, the truth was more shocking than anyone had expected.

References

Associated Press. 1959. "Mrs. Duncan shouts 'liar' at friend in court." Modesto Bee, March 1: 2.

Blake, Gene. 1958. "Body of missing bride unearthed." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

—. 1959. "Find Mrs. Duncan guilty of murder." Los Angeles Times, March 17: 1.

—. 1959. "Mrs. Duncan held sane, faces death." Los Angeles Times, March 25: 1.

—. 1959. "Mrs. Duncan tried to hire her to kill, carhop says." Los Angeles Times, February 25: 2.

—. 1959. "Mrs. Duncan's son weeps when death story is told." Los Angeles Times, February 27: 2.

Hertel, Howard, and Paul Weeks. 1962. "Mrs. Duncan dies with 2 conspirators." Los Angeles Times, August 9: 1.

Holt, Bob. 1959. "Frank Duncan in court outburst as D.A. Gustafson questions mother." Ventura County Star, March 5: 1.

—. 1959. "Jury out 4 hours, 51 min. debating fateful verdict in murder-for-hire case." Ventura County Star, March 17: 1.

—. 1959. "Mrs. Duncan testifies in own defense; admits 'plot' to break up marriage." Ventura County Star, March 4: 1.

Larkin, Deborah Holt. 2022. A Lovely Girl: The Tragedy of Olga Duncan and the Trial of One of California's Most Notorious Killers. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

Los Angeles Times. 1958. "Body of missing wife pointed out." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

Martinez, Arlene. 2013. "Love, scandal and murder: Ventura County case drew national attention." Ventura County Star, June 30: 2013.

Renner, Joan. 2013. "Mother-in-law knows murdwer: The tragic death of Olga Kupczyk." Los Angeles Magazine, June 17.

The People of California v. Elizabeth Ann Duncan. 1960. 6490 (California Appeals Court, March 11).

Ventura County Star. 1958. "Grand jury set for murder case." Ventura County Star, December 23: 1.

Welsh, Nick. 2022. Elizabeth Duncan: The Last Woman Executed in California. October 13. Accessed November 11, 2025. https://www.independent.com/2022/10/12/elizabeth-duncan-last-woman-executed-california-history/.

Williams, Brad. 1958. "Mother-in-law in jail on charge of fake annulment." Los Angeles Times, December 16: 1.

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]]> The Murder of Olga Kupczyk (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:45:04 In November 1958, Frank Duncan’s pregnant wife, Olga Kupczyk, disappeared without a trace from their Santa Barbara home after enduring months of abusive treatment from her mother-in-law. A short time later, Frank’s marriage was inexplicably annulled after his mother, posing as Olga, showed up at the local courthouse with a man she’d hired to pose as her son, Frank. One month later, in mid-December, investigators in the small coastal town of Carpinteria, California, were directed to the location of Olga’s body in a shallow grave, after one of her killers confessed to kidnapping and murdering her the previous month. The arrest of Augustine Baldonado and his accomplice, Luis Moya, solved the mystery of what happened to Olga, but when it came to the motive for the murder, the truth was more shocking than anyone had expected. In November 1958, Frank Duncan’s pregnant wife, Olga Kupczyk, disappeared without a trace from their Santa Barbara home after enduring months of abusive treatment from her mother-in-law. A short time later, Frank’s marriage was inexplicably annulled after his mother, posing as Olga, showed up at the local courthouse with a man she’d hired to pose as her son, Frank. One month later, in mid-December, investigators in the small coastal town of Carpinteria, California, were directed to the location of Olga’s body in a shallow grave, after one of her killers confessed to kidnapping and murdering her the previous month. The arrest of Augustine Baldonado and his accomplice, Luis Moya, solved the mystery of what happened to Olga, but when it came to the motive for the murder, the truth was more shocking than anyone had expected. true full 763 7fa187e5-3b49-4229-ae67-e9452b8c230b The Murder of Olga Kupczyk (Part 1) In November 1958, Frank Duncan’s pregnant wife, Olga Kupczyk, disappeared without a trace from their Santa Barbara home after enduring months of abusive treatment from her mother-in-law. A short time later, Frank’s marriage was inexplicably annulled after his mother, posing as Olga, showed up at the local courthouse with a man she’d hired to pose as her son, Frank.

One month later, in mid-December, investigators in the small coastal town of Carpinteria, California, were directed to the location of Olga’s body in a shallow grave, after one of her killers confessed to kidnapping and murdering her the previous month. The arrest of Augustine Baldonado and his accomplice, Luis Moya, solved the mystery of what happened to Olga, but when it came to the motive for the murder, the truth was more shocking than anyone had expected.

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]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-olga-kupczyk-cto_Ma80-vSjWPwzE In November 1958, Frank Duncan’s pregnant wife, Olga Kupczyk, disappeared without a trace from their Santa Barbara home after enduring months of abusive treatment from her mother-in-law. A short time later, Frank’s marriage was inexplicably annulled after his mother, posing as Olga, showed up at the local courthouse with a man she’d hired to pose as her son, Frank.

One month later, in mid-December, investigators in the small coastal town of Carpinteria, California, were directed to the location of Olga’s body in a shallow grave, after one of her killers confessed to kidnapping and murdering her the previous month. The arrest of Augustine Baldonado and his accomplice, Luis Moya, solved the mystery of what happened to Olga, but when it came to the motive for the murder, the truth was more shocking than anyone had expected.

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]]> The Murder of Olga Kupczyk (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:01 In November 1958, Frank Duncan’s pregnant wife, Olga Kupczyk, disappeared without a trace from their Santa Barbara home after enduring months of abusive treatment from her mother-in-law. A short time later, Frank’s marriage was inexplicably annulled after his mother, posing as Olga, showed up at the local courthouse with a man she’d hired to pose as her son, Frank. One month later, in mid-December, investigators in the small coastal town of Carpinteria, California, were directed to the location of Olga’s body in a shallow grave, after one of her killers confessed to kidnapping and murdering her the previous month. The arrest of Augustine Baldonado and his accomplice, Luis Moya, solved the mystery of what happened to Olga, but when it came to the motive for the murder, the truth was more shocking than anyone had expected. In November 1958, Frank Duncan’s pregnant wife, Olga Kupczyk, disappeared without a trace from their Santa Barbara home after enduring months of abusive treatment from her mother-in-law. A short time later, Frank’s marriage was inexplicably annulled after his mother, posing as Olga, showed up at the local courthouse with a man she’d hired to pose as her son, Frank. One month later, in mid-December, investigators in the small coastal town of Carpinteria, California, were directed to the location of Olga’s body in a shallow grave, after one of her killers confessed to kidnapping and murdering her the previous month. The arrest of Augustine Baldonado and his accomplice, Luis Moya, solved the mystery of what happened to Olga, but when it came to the motive for the murder, the truth was more shocking than anyone had expected. true full 762 18473fb9-d7a7-44e5-921a-ac55618faf3a February Bonus Episode: Smizing Through the Trauma In today’s March Bonus Episode, Ash & Alaina sit down to unpack Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, the new documentary that takes a long, hard look at ANTM, the world of reality TV, and the price paid by young contestants chasing swift fame.

This isn’t a criminal case  but it is Morbid: power dynamics, exploitation, public scrutiny, looking back with adult hindsight… so, yeah, we had to discuss it! 

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]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/february-bonus-episode-smizing-through-the-trauma-wQQ3Pvb2 In today’s March Bonus Episode, Ash & Alaina sit down to unpack Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, the new documentary that takes a long, hard look at ANTM, the world of reality TV, and the price paid by young contestants chasing swift fame.

This isn’t a criminal case  but it is Morbid: power dynamics, exploitation, public scrutiny, looking back with adult hindsight… so, yeah, we had to discuss it! 

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]]> February Bonus Episode: Smizing Through the Trauma Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:48:08 In today’s February Bonus Episode, Ash & Alaina sit down to unpack Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, the new documentary that takes a long, hard look at ANTM, the world of reality TV, and the price paid by young contestants chasing swift fame. This isn’t a criminal case but it is Morbid: power dynamics, exploitation, public scrutiny, looking back with adult hindsight… so, yeah, we had to discuss it! In today’s February Bonus Episode, Ash & Alaina sit down to unpack Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, the new documentary that takes a long, hard look at ANTM, the world of reality TV, and the price paid by young contestants chasing swift fame. This isn’t a criminal case but it is Morbid: power dynamics, exploitation, public scrutiny, looking back with adult hindsight… so, yeah, we had to discuss it! true full 761 03f9c362-2c2c-4423-a43a-445df6681bf9 Listener Tales 107: You've got probed! Weirdos! Get ready to get abducted by this month's batch of listener tales brought to you By you FOR  you and ALL ABOUT YOU! This month Listeners are giving the deets of encounters from visitors from other planets, with a few ghostly and all-out-jumpscare stories! Because of  the MASSIVE blizzard, we're kicking it OG style, with audio only and sans Nicholas, but fret not!! Both will be coming back in March! 

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]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-107-youve-got-probed-XvzqR_KP Weirdos! Get ready to get abducted by this month's batch of listener tales brought to you By you FOR  you and ALL ABOUT YOU! This month Listeners are giving the deets of encounters from visitors from other planets, with a few ghostly and all-out-jumpscare stories! Because of  the MASSIVE blizzard, we're kicking it OG style, with audio only and sans Nicholas, but fret not!! Both will be coming back in March! 

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]]> Listener Tales 107: You've got probed! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:55 Weirdos! Get ready to get abducted by this month's batch of listener tales brought to you By you FOR you and ALL ABOUT YOU! This month Listeners are giving the deets of encounters from visitors from other planets, with a few ghostly and all-out-jumpscare stories! Because of the MASSIVE blizzard, we're kicking it OG style, with audio only and sans Nicholas, but fret not!! Both will be coming back in March! Weirdos! Get ready to get abducted by this month's batch of listener tales brought to you By you FOR you and ALL ABOUT YOU! This month Listeners are giving the deets of encounters from visitors from other planets, with a few ghostly and all-out-jumpscare stories! Because of the MASSIVE blizzard, we're kicking it OG style, with audio only and sans Nicholas, but fret not!! Both will be coming back in March! true full 760 c71edfa5-2213-4805-a123-57a74a1e1094 Melissa Ann Shepard: The Internet Black Widow In the news cycle, an elderly woman attempting to poison her husband would have garnered a pretty small amount of attention from the press, then faded away when a larger story came along. But it didn’t take long for the press to learn that the poisoning of Melissa Ann Shepard's new husband wasn't  the first time she had been suspected or convicted of attempted murder. In fact, Melissa Ann Shepard had a criminal history in two countries that went back decades, including many crimes that were very similar to the one she had just perpetrated only with a much worse outcome.

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References

As It Happens. 2016. Victim questions release of notorious Internet Black Widow. March 16. Accessed May 14, 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-tuesday-edition-1.3492260/victim-questions-release-of-notorious-internet-black-widow-she-ll-never-change-1.3492579.

Associated Press. 2005. "'Black Widow' pleads guilty." Kingston Whig-Standard, March 15: 2005.

Canadian Press. 2013. "'Black Widow' pleads guilty to drugging husband's coffee days after wedding." Globe and Mail, June 11.

—. 2016. "Internet black widow off the hook." Hamilton Spectator, December 23: 10.

—. 2013. "'Black Widow' gets 3 1/2 years for drugging husband." Toronto Star, June 12.

—. 2013. "Alleged victim of 'Black Widow' holds no ill will as trial set to start." Windsor Star, June 7: 35.

2012. The Fifth Estate: The Widow's Web. Television. Directed by CBC News. Performed by CBC News.

Elash, Anita. 2012. Police were asked to warn husband of 'Internet Black Widow'. October 5. Accessed May 15, 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/police-were-asked-to-warn-husband-of-internet-black-widow-1.1163836.

L'Heureux, Catie. 2016. "The real-life Gone Girl is 80, and terrifying." The Cut, April 13.

McMahon, Tamsin. 2005. "Robert Friedrich was alive and well, then he met this woman." Kingston Whig-Standard, April 9: 1.

O'Connor, Joe. 2012. "Romancing the 'Black Widow' ." National Post, October 3: 1.

Sherren, Reg. 2013. "Internet Black Widow 'will do it again,' says former husband." CBC News, September 16.

Starnes, Richard. 2005. "'Black widow' arrested in Florida." Ottawa Citizen, January 13: 7.

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]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/r9ynlf0k In the news cycle, an elderly woman attempting to poison her husband would have garnered a pretty small amount of attention from the press, then faded away when a larger story came along. But it didn’t take long for the press to learn that the poisoning of Melissa Ann Shepard's new husband wasn't  the first time she had been suspected or convicted of attempted murder. In fact, Melissa Ann Shepard had a criminal history in two countries that went back decades, including many crimes that were very similar to the one she had just perpetrated only with a much worse outcome.

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References

As It Happens. 2016. Victim questions release of notorious Internet Black Widow. March 16. Accessed May 14, 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-tuesday-edition-1.3492260/victim-questions-release-of-notorious-internet-black-widow-she-ll-never-change-1.3492579.

Associated Press. 2005. "'Black Widow' pleads guilty." Kingston Whig-Standard, March 15: 2005.

Canadian Press. 2013. "'Black Widow' pleads guilty to drugging husband's coffee days after wedding." Globe and Mail, June 11.

—. 2016. "Internet black widow off the hook." Hamilton Spectator, December 23: 10.

—. 2013. "'Black Widow' gets 3 1/2 years for drugging husband." Toronto Star, June 12.

—. 2013. "Alleged victim of 'Black Widow' holds no ill will as trial set to start." Windsor Star, June 7: 35.

2012. The Fifth Estate: The Widow's Web. Television. Directed by CBC News. Performed by CBC News.

Elash, Anita. 2012. Police were asked to warn husband of 'Internet Black Widow'. October 5. Accessed May 15, 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/police-were-asked-to-warn-husband-of-internet-black-widow-1.1163836.

L'Heureux, Catie. 2016. "The real-life Gone Girl is 80, and terrifying." The Cut, April 13.

McMahon, Tamsin. 2005. "Robert Friedrich was alive and well, then he met this woman." Kingston Whig-Standard, April 9: 1.

O'Connor, Joe. 2012. "Romancing the 'Black Widow' ." National Post, October 3: 1.

Sherren, Reg. 2013. "Internet Black Widow 'will do it again,' says former husband." CBC News, September 16.

Starnes, Richard. 2005. "'Black widow' arrested in Florida." Ottawa Citizen, January 13: 7.

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]]> Melissa Ann Shepard: The Internet Black Widow Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:23 In the news cycle, an elderly woman attempting to poison her husband would have garnered a pretty small amount of attention from the press, then faded away when a larger story came along. But it didn’t take long for the press to learn that the poisoning of Melissa Ann Shepard's new husband wasn't the first time she had been suspected or convicted of attempted murder. In fact, Melissa Ann Shepard had a criminal history in two countries that went back decades, including many crimes that were very similar to the one she had just perpetrated only with a much worse outcome. In the news cycle, an elderly woman attempting to poison her husband would have garnered a pretty small amount of attention from the press, then faded away when a larger story came along. But it didn’t take long for the press to learn that the poisoning of Melissa Ann Shepard's new husband wasn't the first time she had been suspected or convicted of attempted murder. In fact, Melissa Ann Shepard had a criminal history in two countries that went back decades, including many crimes that were very similar to the one she had just perpetrated only with a much worse outcome. true full 759 0cfeed18-68d3-4f14-bc58-d9b39da6bd4a Amusement Park Disasters: Independent Parks Since the late nineteenth century, amusement parks have been providing countless hours of enjoyment for people all around the world. Often driven by the latest technology and advances in mechanical engineering, the thrill rides at parks like Disney Land, Great America, and other independent parks offer a controlled environment to experience terror and excitement. 

While these rides, and the parks in general, are very safe and held to strict safety standards, there are times when the unthinkable happens—a cable snaps, a safety harness breaks—and the once safe ride becomes a nightmare for passengers. Far more often than not, tragic amusement park accidents are the result of human foolishness or, far less often, operator error. But other times, they are a bizarre fluke; a one in a million mechanical problem no one saw coming. Either way, the results can be shocking, horrifying, and even deadly.

Recommendations:

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References

Adler, Eric, and Katy Bergen. 2016. "Questions swirl as grief befalls family of boy killed on slide." Wichita Eagle, August 9: 1.

Associated Press. 2016. "Slide complaints surface." Iola Register (Iola, KS), August 10: 2.

Bella, Timothy. 2019. "How a freak accident happens." Esquire, January 29.

Boston Globe. 1923. "Couple injured on Derby Racer." Boston Globe, May 31: 14.

Brennan v. Ocean View Amusement Company. 1935. Unknown (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, January 16).

Daily Item. 1911. "Fatal accident on Revere Beach roller coaster." Daily Item (Lynn, MA), June 9: 19.

—. 1911. "Fatally hurt on roller coaster." Daily Item (Lynn, MA), May 22: 9.

Merrill, Jamie. 2015. "The funfair disaster that Britain forgot." The Independent on Sunday, June 7.

Omaha Evening Bee-News. 1930. "Ban coaster after plunge kills four." Omaha Evening Bee-News, July 25: 1.

—. 1930. "Survivor tells story of tragedy." Omaha Evening Bee-News, July 25: 2.

O'Neil, Elise. 2023. Benson's almost forgotten amusement park. July 27. Accessed February 4, 2026. https://douglascohistory.org/9743-2/.

Pound, Cath. 2022. The scandalous roots of the amusement park. August 21. Accessed February 3, 2026. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20220818-the-surprisingly-scandalous-origins-of-disneyland.

Saner, Emine. 2024. "The rollercoaster I was on hurtled backwards and crashed." The Guardian, September 23.

Standard-Times. 1922. "New Bedford man, thrown from roller coaster, on danger list." Standard-Times (New Bedford, MA), September 12: 1.

The Times. 1973. "Big dipper a death trap, Crown says." The Times, November 6.

—. 1973. "Engineer says many parts of big dipper were unsafe." The Times, March 2.

—. 1972. "Two teenage boys and a girl killed in Battersea big dipper crash." The Times, May 5.

Vockrodt, Steve. 2018. "The making of Schlitterbahn’s Verrückt water slide: Too much, too fast? ." Kansas City Star, April 3.

Yesterday's America. n.d. The early history of theme parks in America. Accessed February 4, 2026. https://yesterdaysamerica.com/the-early-history-of-theme-parks-in-america/.

 

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]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/amusement-park-disasters-independent-parks-KnJzYkt6 Since the late nineteenth century, amusement parks have been providing countless hours of enjoyment for people all around the world. Often driven by the latest technology and advances in mechanical engineering, the thrill rides at parks like Disney Land, Great America, and other independent parks offer a controlled environment to experience terror and excitement. 

While these rides, and the parks in general, are very safe and held to strict safety standards, there are times when the unthinkable happens—a cable snaps, a safety harness breaks—and the once safe ride becomes a nightmare for passengers. Far more often than not, tragic amusement park accidents are the result of human foolishness or, far less often, operator error. But other times, they are a bizarre fluke; a one in a million mechanical problem no one saw coming. Either way, the results can be shocking, horrifying, and even deadly.

Recommendations:

Jawsh on tikTok 

References

Adler, Eric, and Katy Bergen. 2016. "Questions swirl as grief befalls family of boy killed on slide." Wichita Eagle, August 9: 1.

Associated Press. 2016. "Slide complaints surface." Iola Register (Iola, KS), August 10: 2.

Bella, Timothy. 2019. "How a freak accident happens." Esquire, January 29.

Boston Globe. 1923. "Couple injured on Derby Racer." Boston Globe, May 31: 14.

Brennan v. Ocean View Amusement Company. 1935. Unknown (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, January 16).

Daily Item. 1911. "Fatal accident on Revere Beach roller coaster." Daily Item (Lynn, MA), June 9: 19.

—. 1911. "Fatally hurt on roller coaster." Daily Item (Lynn, MA), May 22: 9.

Merrill, Jamie. 2015. "The funfair disaster that Britain forgot." The Independent on Sunday, June 7.

Omaha Evening Bee-News. 1930. "Ban coaster after plunge kills four." Omaha Evening Bee-News, July 25: 1.

—. 1930. "Survivor tells story of tragedy." Omaha Evening Bee-News, July 25: 2.

O'Neil, Elise. 2023. Benson's almost forgotten amusement park. July 27. Accessed February 4, 2026. https://douglascohistory.org/9743-2/.

Pound, Cath. 2022. The scandalous roots of the amusement park. August 21. Accessed February 3, 2026. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20220818-the-surprisingly-scandalous-origins-of-disneyland.

Saner, Emine. 2024. "The rollercoaster I was on hurtled backwards and crashed." The Guardian, September 23.

Standard-Times. 1922. "New Bedford man, thrown from roller coaster, on danger list." Standard-Times (New Bedford, MA), September 12: 1.

The Times. 1973. "Big dipper a death trap, Crown says." The Times, November 6.

—. 1973. "Engineer says many parts of big dipper were unsafe." The Times, March 2.

—. 1972. "Two teenage boys and a girl killed in Battersea big dipper crash." The Times, May 5.

Vockrodt, Steve. 2018. "The making of Schlitterbahn’s Verrückt water slide: Too much, too fast? ." Kansas City Star, April 3.

Yesterday's America. n.d. The early history of theme parks in America. Accessed February 4, 2026. https://yesterdaysamerica.com/the-early-history-of-theme-parks-in-america/.

 

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]]> Amusement Park Disasters: Independent Parks Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:51:45 Since the late nineteenth century, amusement parks have been providing countless hours of enjoyment for people all around the world. Often driven by the latest technology and advances in mechanical engineering, the thrill rides at parks like Disney Land, Great America, and other independent parks offer a controlled environment to experience terror and excitement. While these rides, and the parks in general, are very safe and held to strict safety standards, there are times when the unthinkable happens—a cable snaps, a safety harness breaks—and the once safe ride becomes a nightmare for passengers. Far more often than not, tragic amusement park accidents are the result of human foolishness or, far less often, operator error. But other times, they are a bizarre fluke; a one in a million mechanical problem no one saw coming. Either way, the results can be shocking, horrifying, and even deadly. Since the late nineteenth century, amusement parks have been providing countless hours of enjoyment for people all around the world. Often driven by the latest technology and advances in mechanical engineering, the thrill rides at parks like Disney Land, Great America, and other independent parks offer a controlled environment to experience terror and excitement. While these rides, and the parks in general, are very safe and held to strict safety standards, there are times when the unthinkable happens—a cable snaps, a safety harness breaks—and the once safe ride becomes a nightmare for passengers. Far more often than not, tragic amusement park accidents are the result of human foolishness or, far less often, operator error. But other times, they are a bizarre fluke; a one in a million mechanical problem no one saw coming. Either way, the results can be shocking, horrifying, and even deadly. true full 758 e732f13c-1ac2-4e44-b3ce-210fd6bee2e1 Mommy and Clyde: The Crimes of Sante and Kenny Kimes In the summer of 1998, eighty-two-year-old New York socialite Irene Silverman disappeared from her Manhattan townhouse without a trace. Silverman’s friends were immediately concerned, as it was completely out of character for Irene to leave town without telling anyone. Coincidentally, on the same day Irene Silverman disappeared, authorities in New York arrested Sante Kimes and her son, Kenny, on a charge of check fraud. Unbeknownst to investigators, these two events were directly linked.

In the wake of the arrest of Kimes and her son, investigators discovered a number of links between the mother and son con artists and Irene Silverman that would not only lead to the discovery of Silverman’s body, but also to a years’ long crime spree that included everything from check fraud and impersonation to arson and murder. 

In the annals of American crime, it’s rare to find a series of violent crimes committed by a woman. And among those women, it is rarer still to find one so brutal, cunning, and manipulative as Sante Kimes.

References

Associated Press. 1985. "Couple charged with slavery." The Union (Grass Valley, CA), August 6: 4.

Bashinsky, Ruth, and Larry Sutton. 1998. "She lived in the present, belebrated ballet past." Daily News (New York, NY), July 8: 2.

Finkelstein, Katherine. 2000. "Mother and son are given life sentences." New York Times, June 28.

Kirsta, Alix. 1999. "The lady vanishes." The Guardian, November 20.

Kocieniewski, David. 1998. "Deed ceding widow's house to suspects is found, police say." New York Times, July 25.

NBC News. 2025. "The devil wore white." Dateline, January 1.

Rohde, David. 1998. "2 now face murder charge in widow's disappearance." New York Times, December 17.

—. 2000. "Jury hears a murder defendant's outburst; a woman screams for fairness." New York Times, April 29.

Rohde, David, and Julian Barnes. 2000. "Without a body, murder case of widow relies on circumstantial evidence." New York Times, May 16.

Sante Kimes v. United States. 1989. 86-1267 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, October 31).

Walker, Kent. 2001. Son of a Grifter: The Twisted Tale of Sante and Kenny Kimes, the Most Notorious Con Artists in America. New York, NY: William Morrow.

 

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]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/mommy-and-clyde-the-crimes-of-sante-and-kenny-kimes-HNNsf5xp In the summer of 1998, eighty-two-year-old New York socialite Irene Silverman disappeared from her Manhattan townhouse without a trace. Silverman’s friends were immediately concerned, as it was completely out of character for Irene to leave town without telling anyone. Coincidentally, on the same day Irene Silverman disappeared, authorities in New York arrested Sante Kimes and her son, Kenny, on a charge of check fraud. Unbeknownst to investigators, these two events were directly linked.

In the wake of the arrest of Kimes and her son, investigators discovered a number of links between the mother and son con artists and Irene Silverman that would not only lead to the discovery of Silverman’s body, but also to a years’ long crime spree that included everything from check fraud and impersonation to arson and murder. 

In the annals of American crime, it’s rare to find a series of violent crimes committed by a woman. And among those women, it is rarer still to find one so brutal, cunning, and manipulative as Sante Kimes.

References

Associated Press. 1985. "Couple charged with slavery." The Union (Grass Valley, CA), August 6: 4.

Bashinsky, Ruth, and Larry Sutton. 1998. "She lived in the present, belebrated ballet past." Daily News (New York, NY), July 8: 2.

Finkelstein, Katherine. 2000. "Mother and son are given life sentences." New York Times, June 28.

Kirsta, Alix. 1999. "The lady vanishes." The Guardian, November 20.

Kocieniewski, David. 1998. "Deed ceding widow's house to suspects is found, police say." New York Times, July 25.

NBC News. 2025. "The devil wore white." Dateline, January 1.

Rohde, David. 1998. "2 now face murder charge in widow's disappearance." New York Times, December 17.

—. 2000. "Jury hears a murder defendant's outburst; a woman screams for fairness." New York Times, April 29.

Rohde, David, and Julian Barnes. 2000. "Without a body, murder case of widow relies on circumstantial evidence." New York Times, May 16.

Sante Kimes v. United States. 1989. 86-1267 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, October 31).

Walker, Kent. 2001. Son of a Grifter: The Twisted Tale of Sante and Kenny Kimes, the Most Notorious Con Artists in America. New York, NY: William Morrow.

 

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]]> Mommy and Clyde: The Crimes of Sante and Kenny Kimes Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:03 In the summer of 1998, eighty-two-year-old New York socialite Irene Silverman disappeared from her Manhattan townhouse without a trace. Silverman’s friends were immediately concerned, as it was completely out of character for Irene to leave town without telling anyone. Coincidentally, on the same day Irene Silverman disappeared, authorities in New York arrested Sante Kimes and her son, Kenny, on a charge of check fraud. Unbeknownst to investigators, these two events were directly linked. In the summer of 1998, eighty-two-year-old New York socialite Irene Silverman disappeared from her Manhattan townhouse without a trace. Silverman’s friends were immediately concerned, as it was completely out of character for Irene to leave town without telling anyone. Coincidentally, on the same day Irene Silverman disappeared, authorities in New York arrested Sante Kimes and her son, Kenny, on a charge of check fraud. Unbeknownst to investigators, these two events were directly linked. true full 757 b16f72ee-d233-44a2-85a9-8dd1d76d1a25 Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 3) (Part 3 of 3) On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought.

When the occupant of the apartment, Dennis Nilsen, was confronted with the human remains, he began telling investigators a shocking story and when he was finished, Nilsen had confessed to murdering and dismembering at fifteen men over the course of five years. 

In the annals of British crime, Dennis Nilsen ranks among the worst serial killers the country has ever seen, not only because of the number of people he killed, but also the method of disposal and the motive.  

Mentioned in the Episode

Read Jay Manuel’s Fictional book inspired by ANTM The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown

 

References

Barlass, Tim, and Robert Mendick. 2006. "Killer: This was my first victim." Evening Standard (London, UK), November 9: 1.

Davies, Nick. 1983. "A nice person, says the man who escaped." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'claimed to have no tears for victims, bereaved, or himself'." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'enjoyed power of his victims'." The Guardian, November 1: 4.

—. 1983. "Nilsen tells of horror and shame at killings." The Guardian, October 28: 2.

Henry, Ian. 1983. "'My fury if visitors didn't listen to me'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 27: 3.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'has admitted 15 or 16 killings'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 25: 3.

Liverpool Echo. 1983. "London body: Man in court." Liverpool Echo, February 12: 1.

Masters, Brian. 1985. Killing for Company: The Case of Dennis Nilsen. London, UK: J. Cape.

McMillan, Greg. 1980. "Family scours Britain for missing son." Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON), January 31: 10.

Murphy, Fin. 2021. "I struck up a friendship with serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Then I edited his memoirs." Vice, January 29.

Nicholson-Lord, David. 1983. "Doctor tells jury of Nlsen's false-self." The Times, October 28: 1.

—. 1983. "Nilsen given 25-year sentence." The Times, November 5: 1.

Tatchell, Peter. 2022. Police failed Dennis Nilsen’s victims. Decades later, little has changed. January 24. Accessed September 15, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/24/police-dennis-nilsen-victims-homophobic-murders.

The Guardian. 1983. "State of mind issue put to Nilsen jury." The Guardian, November 3: 3.

The Times. 1983. "Nilsen strangled, cut up and burnt men he met in pubs, jury told." The Times, October 25: 1.

—. 1984. "Prisoners live in fear of Nilsen." The Times, June 21: 3.

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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dennis-nilsen-the-kindly-killer-part-3-0ebna_ve (Part 3 of 3) On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought.

When the occupant of the apartment, Dennis Nilsen, was confronted with the human remains, he began telling investigators a shocking story and when he was finished, Nilsen had confessed to murdering and dismembering at fifteen men over the course of five years. 

In the annals of British crime, Dennis Nilsen ranks among the worst serial killers the country has ever seen, not only because of the number of people he killed, but also the method of disposal and the motive.  

Mentioned in the Episode

Read Jay Manuel’s Fictional book inspired by ANTM The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown

 

References

Barlass, Tim, and Robert Mendick. 2006. "Killer: This was my first victim." Evening Standard (London, UK), November 9: 1.

Davies, Nick. 1983. "A nice person, says the man who escaped." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'claimed to have no tears for victims, bereaved, or himself'." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'enjoyed power of his victims'." The Guardian, November 1: 4.

—. 1983. "Nilsen tells of horror and shame at killings." The Guardian, October 28: 2.

Henry, Ian. 1983. "'My fury if visitors didn't listen to me'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 27: 3.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'has admitted 15 or 16 killings'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 25: 3.

Liverpool Echo. 1983. "London body: Man in court." Liverpool Echo, February 12: 1.

Masters, Brian. 1985. Killing for Company: The Case of Dennis Nilsen. London, UK: J. Cape.

McMillan, Greg. 1980. "Family scours Britain for missing son." Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON), January 31: 10.

Murphy, Fin. 2021. "I struck up a friendship with serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Then I edited his memoirs." Vice, January 29.

Nicholson-Lord, David. 1983. "Doctor tells jury of Nlsen's false-self." The Times, October 28: 1.

—. 1983. "Nilsen given 25-year sentence." The Times, November 5: 1.

Tatchell, Peter. 2022. Police failed Dennis Nilsen’s victims. Decades later, little has changed. January 24. Accessed September 15, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/24/police-dennis-nilsen-victims-homophobic-murders.

The Guardian. 1983. "State of mind issue put to Nilsen jury." The Guardian, November 3: 3.

The Times. 1983. "Nilsen strangled, cut up and burnt men he met in pubs, jury told." The Times, October 25: 1.

—. 1984. "Prisoners live in fear of Nilsen." The Times, June 21: 3.

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]]> Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 3) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:35 (Part 3 of 3) On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought. (Part 3 of 3) On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought. true full 756 4e5f3998-8ad1-427e-be6b-c19ff63aea24 Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 2) Part 2 of 3) On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought.

When the occupant of the apartment, Dennis Nilsen, was confronted with the human remains, he began telling investigators a shocking story and when he was finished, Nilsen had confessed to murdering and dismembering at fifteen men over the course of five years. 

In the annals of British crime, Dennis Nilsen ranks among the worst serial killers the country has ever seen, not only because of the number of people he killed, but also the method of disposal and the motive.  

Mentioned in the episode: 

References

Barlass, Tim, and Robert Mendick. 2006. "Killer: This was my first victim." Evening Standard (London, UK), November 9: 1.

Davies, Nick. 1983. "A nice person, says the man who escaped." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'claimed to have no tears for victims, bereaved, or himself'." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'enjoyed power of his victims'." The Guardian, November 1: 4.

—. 1983. "Nilsen tells of horror and shame at killings." The Guardian, October 28: 2.

Henry, Ian. 1983. "'My fury if visitors didn't listen to me'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 27: 3.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'has admitted 15 or 16 killings'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 25: 3.

Liverpool Echo. 1983. "London body: Man in court." Liverpool Echo, February 12: 1.

Masters, Brian. 1985. Killing for Company: The Case of Dennis Nilsen. London, UK: J. Cape.

McMillan, Greg. 1980. "Family scours Britain for missing son." Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON), January 31: 10.

Murphy, Fin. 2021. "I struck up a friendship with serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Then I edited his memoirs." Vice, January 29.

Nicholson-Lord, David. 1983. "Doctor tells jury of Nlsen's false-self." The Times, October 28: 1.

—. 1983. "Nilsen given 25-year sentence." The Times, November 5: 1.

Tatchell, Peter. 2022. Police failed Dennis Nilsen’s victims. Decades later, little has changed. January 24. Accessed September 15, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/24/police-dennis-nilsen-victims-homophobic-murders.

The Guardian. 1983. "State of mind issue put to Nilsen jury." The Guardian, November 3: 3.

The Times. 1983. "Nilsen strangled, cut up and burnt men he met in pubs, jury told." The Times, October 25: 1.

—. 1984. "Prisoners live in fear of Nilsen." The Times, June 21: 3.

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]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dennis-nilsen-the-kindly-killer-part-2-B9jFCxu3 Part 2 of 3) On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought.

When the occupant of the apartment, Dennis Nilsen, was confronted with the human remains, he began telling investigators a shocking story and when he was finished, Nilsen had confessed to murdering and dismembering at fifteen men over the course of five years. 

In the annals of British crime, Dennis Nilsen ranks among the worst serial killers the country has ever seen, not only because of the number of people he killed, but also the method of disposal and the motive.  

Mentioned in the episode: 

References

Barlass, Tim, and Robert Mendick. 2006. "Killer: This was my first victim." Evening Standard (London, UK), November 9: 1.

Davies, Nick. 1983. "A nice person, says the man who escaped." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'claimed to have no tears for victims, bereaved, or himself'." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'enjoyed power of his victims'." The Guardian, November 1: 4.

—. 1983. "Nilsen tells of horror and shame at killings." The Guardian, October 28: 2.

Henry, Ian. 1983. "'My fury if visitors didn't listen to me'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 27: 3.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'has admitted 15 or 16 killings'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 25: 3.

Liverpool Echo. 1983. "London body: Man in court." Liverpool Echo, February 12: 1.

Masters, Brian. 1985. Killing for Company: The Case of Dennis Nilsen. London, UK: J. Cape.

McMillan, Greg. 1980. "Family scours Britain for missing son." Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON), January 31: 10.

Murphy, Fin. 2021. "I struck up a friendship with serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Then I edited his memoirs." Vice, January 29.

Nicholson-Lord, David. 1983. "Doctor tells jury of Nlsen's false-self." The Times, October 28: 1.

—. 1983. "Nilsen given 25-year sentence." The Times, November 5: 1.

Tatchell, Peter. 2022. Police failed Dennis Nilsen’s victims. Decades later, little has changed. January 24. Accessed September 15, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/24/police-dennis-nilsen-victims-homophobic-murders.

The Guardian. 1983. "State of mind issue put to Nilsen jury." The Guardian, November 3: 3.

The Times. 1983. "Nilsen strangled, cut up and burnt men he met in pubs, jury told." The Times, October 25: 1.

—. 1984. "Prisoners live in fear of Nilsen." The Times, June 21: 3.

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]]> Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:47 Part 2 of 3) On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought. Part 2 of 3) On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought. true full 755 fa01bcd7-8cc3-42c9-9206-d42710870b1d Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 1) On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought.

When the occupant of the apartment, Dennis Nilsen, was confronted with the human remains, he began telling investigators a shocking story and when he was finished, Nilsen had confessed to murdering and dismembering at fifteen men over the course of five years. 

In the annals of British crime, Dennis Nilsen ranks among the worst serial killers the country has ever seen, not only because of the number of people he killed, but also the method of disposal and the motive.  

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References

Barlass, Tim, and Robert Mendick. 2006. "Killer: This was my first victim." Evening Standard (London, UK), November 9: 1.

Davies, Nick. 1983. "A nice person, says the man who escaped." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'claimed to have no tears for victims, bereaved, or himself'." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'enjoyed power of his victims'." The Guardian, November 1: 4.

—. 1983. "Nilsen tells of horror and shame at killings." The Guardian, October 28: 2.

Henry, Ian. 1983. "'My fury if visitors didn't listen to me'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 27: 3.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'has admitted 15 or 16 killings'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 25: 3.

Liverpool Echo. 1983. "London body: Man in court." Liverpool Echo, February 12: 1.

Masters, Brian. 1985. Killing for Company: The Case of Dennis Nilsen. London, UK: J. Cape.

McMillan, Greg. 1980. "Family scours Britain for missing son." Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON), January 31: 10.

Murphy, Fin. 2021. "I struck up a friendship with serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Then I edited his memoirs." Vice, January 29.

Nicholson-Lord, David. 1983. "Doctor tells jury of Nlsen's false-self." The Times, October 28: 1.

—. 1983. "Nilsen given 25-year sentence." The Times, November 5: 1.

Tatchell, Peter. 2022. Police failed Dennis Nilsen’s victims. Decades later, little has changed. January 24. Accessed September 15, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/24/police-dennis-nilsen-victims-homophobic-murders.

The Guardian. 1983. "State of mind issue put to Nilsen jury." The Guardian, November 3: 3.

The Times. 1983. "Nilsen strangled, cut up and burnt men he met in pubs, jury told." The Times, October 25: 1.

—. 1984. "Prisoners live in fear of Nilsen." The Times, June 21: 3.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dennis-nilsen-the-kindly-killer-part-1-bnaPqgpA On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought.

When the occupant of the apartment, Dennis Nilsen, was confronted with the human remains, he began telling investigators a shocking story and when he was finished, Nilsen had confessed to murdering and dismembering at fifteen men over the course of five years. 

In the annals of British crime, Dennis Nilsen ranks among the worst serial killers the country has ever seen, not only because of the number of people he killed, but also the method of disposal and the motive.  

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References

Barlass, Tim, and Robert Mendick. 2006. "Killer: This was my first victim." Evening Standard (London, UK), November 9: 1.

Davies, Nick. 1983. "A nice person, says the man who escaped." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'claimed to have no tears for victims, bereaved, or himself'." The Guardian, October 26: 5.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'enjoyed power of his victims'." The Guardian, November 1: 4.

—. 1983. "Nilsen tells of horror and shame at killings." The Guardian, October 28: 2.

Henry, Ian. 1983. "'My fury if visitors didn't listen to me'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 27: 3.

—. 1983. "Nilsen 'has admitted 15 or 16 killings'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 25: 3.

Liverpool Echo. 1983. "London body: Man in court." Liverpool Echo, February 12: 1.

Masters, Brian. 1985. Killing for Company: The Case of Dennis Nilsen. London, UK: J. Cape.

McMillan, Greg. 1980. "Family scours Britain for missing son." Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON), January 31: 10.

Murphy, Fin. 2021. "I struck up a friendship with serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Then I edited his memoirs." Vice, January 29.

Nicholson-Lord, David. 1983. "Doctor tells jury of Nlsen's false-self." The Times, October 28: 1.

—. 1983. "Nilsen given 25-year sentence." The Times, November 5: 1.

Tatchell, Peter. 2022. Police failed Dennis Nilsen’s victims. Decades later, little has changed. January 24. Accessed September 15, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/24/police-dennis-nilsen-victims-homophobic-murders.

The Guardian. 1983. "State of mind issue put to Nilsen jury." The Guardian, November 3: 3.

The Times. 1983. "Nilsen strangled, cut up and burnt men he met in pubs, jury told." The Times, October 25: 1.

—. 1984. "Prisoners live in fear of Nilsen." The Times, June 21: 3.

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]]> Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:42 On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought. When the occupant of the apartment, Dennis Nilsen, was confronted with the human remains, he began telling investigators a shocking story and when he was finished, Nilsen had confessed to murdering and dismembering at fifteen men over the course of five years. In the annals of British crime, Dennis Nilsen ranks among the worst serial killers the country has ever seen, not only because of the number of people he killed, but also the method of disposal and the motive. On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they’d initially thought. When the occupant of the apartment, Dennis Nilsen, was confronted with the human remains, he began telling investigators a shocking story and when he was finished, Nilsen had confessed to murdering and dismembering at fifteen men over the course of five years. In the annals of British crime, Dennis Nilsen ranks among the worst serial killers the country has ever seen, not only because of the number of people he killed, but also the method of disposal and the motive. true full 754 962e7567-1160-45fa-ae0c-2f6c7272722c The “Hitman” Murders In the early hours of March 3, 1993, someone snuck into the Maryland home of Millie Horn, where she lived with her disabled eight-year-old son, Trevor, and his nurse, Janice Saunders. After shooting both women in the head multiple times, the intruder smothered Trevor Horn to death, then quietly left the house. Hours later, the bodies of all three were discovered by Millie’s sister, who stepped by to check on them.

Almost immediately, suspicion fell on Millie Horn’s ex-husband, Lawrence, who lived thousands of miles away in California, but with whom she’d spoken just hours before the murders occurred. In time, investigators were able to establish a financial motive, linking Lawrence Horn to the murders, yet they were unable to place Horn in Maryland when the murders occurred. 

Ultimately, Lawrence Horn would be tried and convicted for all three murders, but by that time, he wasn’t sole perpetrator of the crime. And when prosecutors were finally able to pin down the men responsible for the deaths, it turned out the killers received guidance from a very surprising source.

Recommendations:

References

Associated Press. 1993. "Man says he wasn't involved in slaying of ex-wife and son." Star-Democrat (Easton, MD), March 10: 5.

Baltimore Sun. 1993. "Murder suspect denies threatening former wife." Baltimore Sun, April 9: 27.

Brooke, James. 1996. "Lawsuit tests lethal power of words." New York Times, February 14.

Hermann, Peter. 1994. "Father arrested in 3 murders." Baltimore Sun, July 21: 21.

James Edward Perry v. State of Maryland. 2002. 0667, Sept. Term, 2001 (Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, November 7).

James Edward Perry v. State of Maryland. 1996. 119, Sept. Term, 1995 (Court of Appeals of Maryland, December 16).

Smolla, Rodney. 1999. Deliberate Intent: A Lawyer Tells the True Story of Murder by the Book. New York, NY: Crown.

Sullivan, Kevin. 1994. "Accused went from glamour of Motown to a life of modest means." Washington Post, July 20.

Vick, Karl. 1996. "Horn convicted for three murders." Washingotn Post, May 4: 1.

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]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hitman-murders-evJIUujg In the early hours of March 3, 1993, someone snuck into the Maryland home of Millie Horn, where she lived with her disabled eight-year-old son, Trevor, and his nurse, Janice Saunders. After shooting both women in the head multiple times, the intruder smothered Trevor Horn to death, then quietly left the house. Hours later, the bodies of all three were discovered by Millie’s sister, who stepped by to check on them.

Almost immediately, suspicion fell on Millie Horn’s ex-husband, Lawrence, who lived thousands of miles away in California, but with whom she’d spoken just hours before the murders occurred. In time, investigators were able to establish a financial motive, linking Lawrence Horn to the murders, yet they were unable to place Horn in Maryland when the murders occurred. 

Ultimately, Lawrence Horn would be tried and convicted for all three murders, but by that time, he wasn’t sole perpetrator of the crime. And when prosecutors were finally able to pin down the men responsible for the deaths, it turned out the killers received guidance from a very surprising source.

Recommendations:

References

Associated Press. 1993. "Man says he wasn't involved in slaying of ex-wife and son." Star-Democrat (Easton, MD), March 10: 5.

Baltimore Sun. 1993. "Murder suspect denies threatening former wife." Baltimore Sun, April 9: 27.

Brooke, James. 1996. "Lawsuit tests lethal power of words." New York Times, February 14.

Hermann, Peter. 1994. "Father arrested in 3 murders." Baltimore Sun, July 21: 21.

James Edward Perry v. State of Maryland. 2002. 0667, Sept. Term, 2001 (Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, November 7).

James Edward Perry v. State of Maryland. 1996. 119, Sept. Term, 1995 (Court of Appeals of Maryland, December 16).

Smolla, Rodney. 1999. Deliberate Intent: A Lawyer Tells the True Story of Murder by the Book. New York, NY: Crown.

Sullivan, Kevin. 1994. "Accused went from glamour of Motown to a life of modest means." Washington Post, July 20.

Vick, Karl. 1996. "Horn convicted for three murders." Washingotn Post, May 4: 1.

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]]> The “Hitman” Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:55 In the early hours of March 3, 1993, someone snuck into the Maryland home of Millie Horn, where she lived with her disabled eight-year-old son, Trevor, and his nurse, Janice Saunders. After shooting both women in the head multiple times, the intruder smothered Trevor Horn to death, then quietly left the house. Hours later, the bodies of all three were discovered by Millie’s sister, who stepped by to check on them. In the early hours of March 3, 1993, someone snuck into the Maryland home of Millie Horn, where she lived with her disabled eight-year-old son, Trevor, and his nurse, Janice Saunders. After shooting both women in the head multiple times, the intruder smothered Trevor Horn to death, then quietly left the house. Hours later, the bodies of all three were discovered by Millie’s sister, who stepped by to check on them. true full 753 816c1e19-9a67-4422-a484-2da0065085f1 January Bonus Episode: New Moon Weirdos!! It's here! the second deep dive into the twisted world of the Twilight Saga! Grab your brown-tinted filters and emotional support glitter, because Ash and Alaina are back in Forks for a full-throttle deep dive into New Moon. For this month’s BONUS EPISODE we’re unpacking Edward’s dramatic exit, Bella’s months-long depression montage (hello, spinning seasons), and the introduction of a jort-wearing werewolf jamborees: Jacob Black. We debate whether ghost Edward is helpful or wildly unhinged, and try to make sense of the Volturi’s whole vibe!  There’s chaos, hot takes, and Bella imitations that will make you howl!  Light a candle, stare moodily out a window, and join us, because the angst is real, the wolves are howling, and we’re all #TeamMessy! 🖤

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]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:05:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/january-bonus-episode-new-moon-sf2gu4St Weirdos!! It's here! the second deep dive into the twisted world of the Twilight Saga! Grab your brown-tinted filters and emotional support glitter, because Ash and Alaina are back in Forks for a full-throttle deep dive into New Moon. For this month’s BONUS EPISODE we’re unpacking Edward’s dramatic exit, Bella’s months-long depression montage (hello, spinning seasons), and the introduction of a jort-wearing werewolf jamborees: Jacob Black. We debate whether ghost Edward is helpful or wildly unhinged, and try to make sense of the Volturi’s whole vibe!  There’s chaos, hot takes, and Bella imitations that will make you howl!  Light a candle, stare moodily out a window, and join us, because the angst is real, the wolves are howling, and we’re all #TeamMessy! 🖤

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]]> January Bonus Episode: New Moon Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 02:39:37 Weirdos!! It's here! the second deep dive into the twisted world of the Twilight Saga! Grab your brown-tinted filters and emotional support glitter, because Ash and Alaina are back in Forks for a full-throttle deep dive into New Moon. For this month’s BONUS EPISODE we’re unpacking Edward’s dramatic exit, Bella’s months-long depression montage (hello, spinning seasons), and the introduction of a jort-wearing werewolf jamborees: Jacob Black. We debate whether ghost Edward is helpful or wildly unhinged, and try to make sense of the Volturi’s whole vibe!  There’s chaos, hot takes, and Bella imitations that will make you howl! Light a candle, stare moodily out a window, and join us, because the angst is real, the wolves are howling, and we’re all #TeamMessy! 🖤 Weirdos!! It's here! the second deep dive into the twisted world of the Twilight Saga! Grab your brown-tinted filters and emotional support glitter, because Ash and Alaina are back in Forks for a full-throttle deep dive into New Moon. For this month’s BONUS EPISODE we’re unpacking Edward’s dramatic exit, Bella’s months-long depression montage (hello, spinning seasons), and the introduction of a jort-wearing werewolf jamborees: Jacob Black. We debate whether ghost Edward is helpful or wildly unhinged, and try to make sense of the Volturi’s whole vibe!  There’s chaos, hot takes, and Bella imitations that will make you howl! Light a candle, stare moodily out a window, and join us, because the angst is real, the wolves are howling, and we’re all #TeamMessy! 🖤 true full 752 1b44c417-4815-4e7d-a02f-dad2ce0ee486 Listener Tale 106 : Comfy Queens Weirdos! We invite you to don your softest apparel, get comfy, and settle in for a batch of haunted listener tales! Nicholas DEFINITELY took note of the theme, and set the mood! This episode POPPED OFF before we even officially started the show. Curious to hear what freaked us out? Listen after the ending theme for the wild moments that didn't make the audio version!

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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/vVvZcpn0 Weirdos! We invite you to don your softest apparel, get comfy, and settle in for a batch of haunted listener tales! Nicholas DEFINITELY took note of the theme, and set the mood! This episode POPPED OFF before we even officially started the show. Curious to hear what freaked us out? Listen after the ending theme for the wild moments that didn't make the audio version!

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]]> Listener Tale 106 : Comfy Queens Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:06 Weirdos! We invite you to don your softest apparel, get comfy, and settle in for a batch of haunted listener tales! Nicholas DEFINITELY took note of the theme, and set the mood! This episode POPPED OFF before we even officially started the show! Curious to hear what freaked us out? Listen after the ending theme for the wild moments that didn't make the audio version! LISTEN on all podcast platforms OR WATCH on Youtube! Weirdos! We invite you to don your softest apparel, get comfy, and settle in for a batch of haunted listener tales! Nicholas DEFINITELY took note of the theme, and set the mood! This episode POPPED OFF before we even officially started the show! Curious to hear what freaked us out? Listen after the ending theme for the wild moments that didn't make the audio version! LISTEN on all podcast platforms OR WATCH on Youtube! true full 751 98d8ac50-714c-4fcb-8ab2-d8fd00ab4fac Lizzie Halliday Lizzie Halliday was known in the late nineteenth century as “the worst woman on earth” and ended up being the first woman EVER to be sentenced to die in the electric chair. 

References

Brooklyn Citizen. 1893. "Mrs. Halliday guilty." Brooklyn Citizen, September 10: 4.

Buffalo Conmmercial. 1894. "Murderess Lizzie Hallidfay sentenced this morning." Buffalo Commercial, June 22: 1.

Buffalo Courier. 1891. "An interesting Newburgh pair." Buffalo Couirier, June 24: 1.

—. 1893. "Her first connected story anent the recent tragedy." Buffalo Courier, October 21: 2.

Buffalo Evening News. 1895. "Crazy murderess, assisted by another maniac, tries to kill an attendant at Matteawan." Buffalo Evening News, September 2: 6.

—. 1894. "Lizzie Halliday sentenced to die by electricty." Buffalo Evening News, June 22: 7.

Buffalo Sunday Morning News. 1894. "Lizzie's crazy antics." Buffalo Sunday Morning News, June 24: 1.

Evening World . 1894. "A weird murderess." Evening World, June 20: 1.

Evening World. 1894. "Lizzie Halliday's trial." Evening World, June 18: 1.

Levine, David. 2020. Lizzie Brown Halliday: The Worst Woman On Earth. August 25. Accessed January 29, 2024. https://hvmag.com/life-style/lizzie-brown-halliday-serial-killer/.

New York Times. 1918. "Lizzie Halliday dead." New York Times, Junbe 29: 20.

—. 1893. "Lizzie Halliday makes statement." New York Times, October 21: 9.

—. 1894. "Lizzie Halliday soon to be tried." New York Times, June 10: 8.

—. 1906. "Mrs. Halliday, insane, stabs nurse 200 times." New York Times, September 28: 5.

Owen, Kevin. 2019. illing Time in the Catskills: The twisted tale of the Catskill Ripper Elizabeth "Lizzie" McNally Halliday. Unknown: Independent.

Sun and Erie County Independent. 1893. "A triple tragedy; awful crimes charged against Mrs. Halliday." Sun and Erie Times, September 15: 2.

The World. 1893. "Lizzie Halliday in Philadelphia." The World, November 8: 2.

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]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/lizzie-halliday-R6pjXAPZ Lizzie Halliday was known in the late nineteenth century as “the worst woman on earth” and ended up being the first woman EVER to be sentenced to die in the electric chair. 

References

Brooklyn Citizen. 1893. "Mrs. Halliday guilty." Brooklyn Citizen, September 10: 4.

Buffalo Conmmercial. 1894. "Murderess Lizzie Hallidfay sentenced this morning." Buffalo Commercial, June 22: 1.

Buffalo Courier. 1891. "An interesting Newburgh pair." Buffalo Couirier, June 24: 1.

—. 1893. "Her first connected story anent the recent tragedy." Buffalo Courier, October 21: 2.

Buffalo Evening News. 1895. "Crazy murderess, assisted by another maniac, tries to kill an attendant at Matteawan." Buffalo Evening News, September 2: 6.

—. 1894. "Lizzie Halliday sentenced to die by electricty." Buffalo Evening News, June 22: 7.

Buffalo Sunday Morning News. 1894. "Lizzie's crazy antics." Buffalo Sunday Morning News, June 24: 1.

Evening World . 1894. "A weird murderess." Evening World, June 20: 1.

Evening World. 1894. "Lizzie Halliday's trial." Evening World, June 18: 1.

Levine, David. 2020. Lizzie Brown Halliday: The Worst Woman On Earth. August 25. Accessed January 29, 2024. https://hvmag.com/life-style/lizzie-brown-halliday-serial-killer/.

New York Times. 1918. "Lizzie Halliday dead." New York Times, Junbe 29: 20.

—. 1893. "Lizzie Halliday makes statement." New York Times, October 21: 9.

—. 1894. "Lizzie Halliday soon to be tried." New York Times, June 10: 8.

—. 1906. "Mrs. Halliday, insane, stabs nurse 200 times." New York Times, September 28: 5.

Owen, Kevin. 2019. illing Time in the Catskills: The twisted tale of the Catskill Ripper Elizabeth "Lizzie" McNally Halliday. Unknown: Independent.

Sun and Erie County Independent. 1893. "A triple tragedy; awful crimes charged against Mrs. Halliday." Sun and Erie Times, September 15: 2.

The World. 1893. "Lizzie Halliday in Philadelphia." The World, November 8: 2.

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]]> Lizzie Halliday Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:04 Lizzie Halliday was known in the late nineteenth century as “the worst woman on earth” and ended up being the first woman EVER to be sentenced to die in the electric chair. Lizzie Halliday was known in the late nineteenth century as “the worst woman on earth” and ended up being the first woman EVER to be sentenced to die in the electric chair. true full 750 33126b50-4fd4-4b94-b0d9-67f73a5aaf23 The Heaven’s Gate Tragedy On the afternoon of March 26, 1997, the San Diego County Sherrif’s Department received an anonymous call through 911 reporting a mass suicide at an address in Rancho Santa Fe, California. A single sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the address and knocked on the front door, but got no response. Finding a side door to the home unlocked, the deputy entered the house and was horrified to discover nearly forty bodies of adults, all of whom appeared to have taken their own lives in what appeared to be some kind of ritual.

Not since the terrible mass deaths at Jonestown decades earlier had Americans seen such a bizarre and ultimately tragic occurrence and few were able to understand how such a thing could have happened in the modern age. What could have caused so many people to willingly give up their lives, and who was he enigmatic man who’d convinced them to do it?

References

Ayers, B. Drummon. 1997. "Families learning of 39 cultists who died willingly." New York Times, March 29.

CNN. 1997. Applewhite sought cure for his homosexual urges. March 29. Accessed January 6, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/US/9703/29/applewhite/.

Lamotte, Greg. 1997. Heaven's Gate 911 call eerily calm. April 18. Accessed January 5, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/US/9704/18/cult.911/index.html.

Locke, Michelle. 1997. "Comet cult's stairway led to downfall." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), March 31: 1.

Miller, Craig. 1997. "Web page business supported sect's life." North Country Times (Oceanside, CA), March 28: 1.

Perry, Tony. 1997. "Cult left no survivors, police say." Los Angeles Times, April 1: 3.

Perry, Tony, Michael Granberry, and Anne-Marie O'Connor. 1997. "39 dead in apparent suicide." Los Angeles Times, March 27: 1.

Purdum, Todd. 1997. "Videotapes left by 39 who died described cult's suicide goal." New York Times, March 28.

Steinberg, Jacques. 1997. "From religious childhood to reins of a U.F.O. cult." New York Times, March 29.

Weinraub, Claire, Christina Ng, Acacia Nunes, and Haley Yamada. 2022. Surviving member of Heaven's Gate cult reflects on mass suicide 25 years ago: 'It meant everything'. March 14. Accessed January 7, 2026. https://abc7.com/post/cult-next-door-diane-sawyer-special-heavens-gate-2020/11642749/.

Wilkens, John. 2017. "Cilt sought to 'exit' via spaceship." Los Angeles Times, March 20: B2.

Zeller, Benjamin. 2014. Heaven's Gate: America's UFO Religion. New York, NY: New York University Press.

—. 2014. "Anatomy of a mass suicide: The dark, twsited story behind a UFO death cult." Salon, November 15.

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]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-heavens-gate-tragedy-ShEshH5q On the afternoon of March 26, 1997, the San Diego County Sherrif’s Department received an anonymous call through 911 reporting a mass suicide at an address in Rancho Santa Fe, California. A single sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the address and knocked on the front door, but got no response. Finding a side door to the home unlocked, the deputy entered the house and was horrified to discover nearly forty bodies of adults, all of whom appeared to have taken their own lives in what appeared to be some kind of ritual.

Not since the terrible mass deaths at Jonestown decades earlier had Americans seen such a bizarre and ultimately tragic occurrence and few were able to understand how such a thing could have happened in the modern age. What could have caused so many people to willingly give up their lives, and who was he enigmatic man who’d convinced them to do it?

References

Ayers, B. Drummon. 1997. "Families learning of 39 cultists who died willingly." New York Times, March 29.

CNN. 1997. Applewhite sought cure for his homosexual urges. March 29. Accessed January 6, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/US/9703/29/applewhite/.

Lamotte, Greg. 1997. Heaven's Gate 911 call eerily calm. April 18. Accessed January 5, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/US/9704/18/cult.911/index.html.

Locke, Michelle. 1997. "Comet cult's stairway led to downfall." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), March 31: 1.

Miller, Craig. 1997. "Web page business supported sect's life." North Country Times (Oceanside, CA), March 28: 1.

Perry, Tony. 1997. "Cult left no survivors, police say." Los Angeles Times, April 1: 3.

Perry, Tony, Michael Granberry, and Anne-Marie O'Connor. 1997. "39 dead in apparent suicide." Los Angeles Times, March 27: 1.

Purdum, Todd. 1997. "Videotapes left by 39 who died described cult's suicide goal." New York Times, March 28.

Steinberg, Jacques. 1997. "From religious childhood to reins of a U.F.O. cult." New York Times, March 29.

Weinraub, Claire, Christina Ng, Acacia Nunes, and Haley Yamada. 2022. Surviving member of Heaven's Gate cult reflects on mass suicide 25 years ago: 'It meant everything'. March 14. Accessed January 7, 2026. https://abc7.com/post/cult-next-door-diane-sawyer-special-heavens-gate-2020/11642749/.

Wilkens, John. 2017. "Cilt sought to 'exit' via spaceship." Los Angeles Times, March 20: B2.

Zeller, Benjamin. 2014. Heaven's Gate: America's UFO Religion. New York, NY: New York University Press.

—. 2014. "Anatomy of a mass suicide: The dark, twsited story behind a UFO death cult." Salon, November 15.

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]]> The Heaven’s Gate Tragedy Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:34 On the afternoon of March 26, 1997, the San Diego County Sherrif’s Department received an anonymous call through 911 reporting a mass suicide at an address in Rancho Santa Fe, California. A single sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the address and knocked on the front door, but got no response. Finding a side door to the home unlocked, the deputy entered the house and was horrified to discover nearly forty bodies of adults, all of whom appeared to have taken their own lives in what appeared to be some kind of ritual. Not since the terrible mass deaths at Jonestown decades earlier had Americans seen such a bizarre and ultimately tragic occurrence and few were able to understand how such a thing could have happened in the modern age. What could have caused so many people to willingly give up their lives, and who was he enigmatic man who’d convinced them to do it? On the afternoon of March 26, 1997, the San Diego County Sherrif’s Department received an anonymous call through 911 reporting a mass suicide at an address in Rancho Santa Fe, California. A single sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the address and knocked on the front door, but got no response. Finding a side door to the home unlocked, the deputy entered the house and was horrified to discover nearly forty bodies of adults, all of whom appeared to have taken their own lives in what appeared to be some kind of ritual. Not since the terrible mass deaths at Jonestown decades earlier had Americans seen such a bizarre and ultimately tragic occurrence and few were able to understand how such a thing could have happened in the modern age. What could have caused so many people to willingly give up their lives, and who was he enigmatic man who’d convinced them to do it? true full 749 0c5905b5-4115-444e-8cf2-98e43562175b The Murder of Kitty Genovese In the early hours of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old Kitty Genovese returned home from work and parked her car in a lot near her Queens apartment, completely unaware that someone was following her. As she approached the door to her apartment building, Kitty’s stalker ran up behind her and stabbed her in the back twice before being scared off by a neighbor who yelled from his window. Wounded, Kitty managed to get to the back of the building, but her attacker soon returned and brutally assaulted her. By the time an ambulance arrived an hour later, it was too late; Kitty Genovese died before she reached the hospital.

Kitty’s murder and the arrest of her killer, Winston Moseley, were quickly overshadowed by what were believed to be the facts of the attack, primarily the widely held belief that at least thirty-eight neighbors had seen the assault or heard Kitty’s cries for help and did nothing. Despite there having been no evidence to support that belief, the narrative quickly became about urban apathy, with the death of a Queens bartender merely a footnote. 

The murder of Kitty Genovese is one of the most notorious violent crimes in modern American history—not because of the details or circumstances of the crime, but because of the legend and mythology that has built up around it.

References

Cook, Kevin. 2014. Kitty Genovese: The Murder, the Bystanders, the Crime that Changed America. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company.

Gallo, Marcia M. 2014. "The Parable of Kitty Genovese, the New York Times, and the Erasure of Lesbianism." Journal of the Hisotry of Sexuality 273.

Gansberg, Martin. 1964. "37 who saw murder didn't call the police." New York Times, March 27: 1.

New York Times. 1964. "Queens man seized in death of 2 women." New York Times, March 20: 21.

Pearlman, Jeff. 2004. "'64 murder lives in heart of woman's 'friend'." Chicago Tribune, March 12: 4.

Peltz, Jennifer. 2015. Kitty Genovese Killer Denied Parole in Notorious 1964 Case . November 17. Accessed January 9, 2026. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/kitty-genovese-killer-denied-parole-notorious-1964-stabbing-new-york-city/1274332/.

Roberts, Sam. 2020. "Sophia Farrar dies at 92; belied indifference to Kitty Genovese." New York Times, September 10.

Rosenthal, Abe. 1964. "Apathy is puzzle in queens killing." New York Times, March 28: 21. —. 1964. "Study of the Sickness called apathy." New York Times, May 3: 24.

Simon, Scott. 2016. The Witness' Tells A Different Story About The Kitty Genovese Murder.

 May 28. Accessed January 9, 2026. https://www.npr.org/2016/05/28/479824705/-the-witness-tells-a-different-story-about-the-kitty-genovese-murder.

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]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-kitty-genovese-gShMXIG_ In the early hours of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old Kitty Genovese returned home from work and parked her car in a lot near her Queens apartment, completely unaware that someone was following her. As she approached the door to her apartment building, Kitty’s stalker ran up behind her and stabbed her in the back twice before being scared off by a neighbor who yelled from his window. Wounded, Kitty managed to get to the back of the building, but her attacker soon returned and brutally assaulted her. By the time an ambulance arrived an hour later, it was too late; Kitty Genovese died before she reached the hospital.

Kitty’s murder and the arrest of her killer, Winston Moseley, were quickly overshadowed by what were believed to be the facts of the attack, primarily the widely held belief that at least thirty-eight neighbors had seen the assault or heard Kitty’s cries for help and did nothing. Despite there having been no evidence to support that belief, the narrative quickly became about urban apathy, with the death of a Queens bartender merely a footnote. 

The murder of Kitty Genovese is one of the most notorious violent crimes in modern American history—not because of the details or circumstances of the crime, but because of the legend and mythology that has built up around it.

References

Cook, Kevin. 2014. Kitty Genovese: The Murder, the Bystanders, the Crime that Changed America. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company.

Gallo, Marcia M. 2014. "The Parable of Kitty Genovese, the New York Times, and the Erasure of Lesbianism." Journal of the Hisotry of Sexuality 273.

Gansberg, Martin. 1964. "37 who saw murder didn't call the police." New York Times, March 27: 1.

New York Times. 1964. "Queens man seized in death of 2 women." New York Times, March 20: 21.

Pearlman, Jeff. 2004. "'64 murder lives in heart of woman's 'friend'." Chicago Tribune, March 12: 4.

Peltz, Jennifer. 2015. Kitty Genovese Killer Denied Parole in Notorious 1964 Case . November 17. Accessed January 9, 2026. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/kitty-genovese-killer-denied-parole-notorious-1964-stabbing-new-york-city/1274332/.

Roberts, Sam. 2020. "Sophia Farrar dies at 92; belied indifference to Kitty Genovese." New York Times, September 10.

Rosenthal, Abe. 1964. "Apathy is puzzle in queens killing." New York Times, March 28: 21. —. 1964. "Study of the Sickness called apathy." New York Times, May 3: 24.

Simon, Scott. 2016. The Witness' Tells A Different Story About The Kitty Genovese Murder.

 May 28. Accessed January 9, 2026. https://www.npr.org/2016/05/28/479824705/-the-witness-tells-a-different-story-about-the-kitty-genovese-murder.

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]]> The Murder of Kitty Genovese Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:13 In the early hours of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old Kitty Genovese returned home from work and parked her car in a lot near her Queens apartment, completely unaware that someone was following her. As she approached the door to her apartment building, Kitty’s stalker ran up behind her and stabbed her in the back twice before being scared off by a neighbor who yelled from his window. Wounded, Kitty managed to get to the back of the building, but her attacker soon returned and brutally assaulted her. By the time an ambulance arrived an hour later, it was too late; Kitty Genovese died before she reached the hospital. Kitty’s murder and the arrest of her killer, Winston Moseley, were quickly overshadowed by what were believed to be the facts of the attack, primarily the widely held belief that at least thirty-eight neighbors had seen the assault or heard Kitty’s cries for help and did nothing. Despite there having been no evidence to support that belief, the narrative quickly became about urban apathy, with the death of a Queens bartender merely a footnote. The murder of Kitty Genovese is one of the most notorious violent crimes in modern American history—not because of the details or circumstances of the crime, but because of the legend and mythology that has built up around it. In the early hours of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old Kitty Genovese returned home from work and parked her car in a lot near her Queens apartment, completely unaware that someone was following her. As she approached the door to her apartment building, Kitty’s stalker ran up behind her and stabbed her in the back twice before being scared off by a neighbor who yelled from his window. Wounded, Kitty managed to get to the back of the building, but her attacker soon returned and brutally assaulted her. By the time an ambulance arrived an hour later, it was too late; Kitty Genovese died before she reached the hospital. Kitty’s murder and the arrest of her killer, Winston Moseley, were quickly overshadowed by what were believed to be the facts of the attack, primarily the widely held belief that at least thirty-eight neighbors had seen the assault or heard Kitty’s cries for help and did nothing. Despite there having been no evidence to support that belief, the narrative quickly became about urban apathy, with the death of a Queens bartender merely a footnote. The murder of Kitty Genovese is one of the most notorious violent crimes in modern American history—not because of the details or circumstances of the crime, but because of the legend and mythology that has built up around it. true full 748 cd3a4509-4e39-4dee-b21a-04105bba668b Ricky Kasso: The Acid King In the early summer of 1984, seventeen-year-old Gary Lauwers was murdered by his friend Richard “Ricky” Kasso in the small Long Island suburb of Northport, New York. Lauwers was stabbed more than thirty times in the attack and his body showed signs of what appeared to be torture. The death itself was shocking to the tiny community of Northport, but the details that emerged in the wake of Kasso’s arrest would shock the entire nation.

References

Breskin, Davkd. 1984. "Kids in the Dark." Rolling Stone, November 22.

Cassidy, Jerry. 1984. "Cops say 2 teens sought corpses for satanic rites." Daily News, April 26: 352.

Gruson, Lindsey. 1985. "L.I. jury acquits defendant in killing of youth in woods." New York Times, April 26: B2.

—. 1985. "L.I. murder trial opens; confession is described." New York Times, April 5: B2.

Maier, Thomas J., and Rex Smith. 1984. "2 teens arraigned in murder." Newsday (Suffolk edition), July 7: 3.

McFadden, Robert. 1984. "Youth found hanged in L.I. cell after his arrest in ritual killing." New York Times, July 8: 1.

Newsday. 1984. "Police reports; Grave robbing." Newsday (Suffolk Edition), April 25: 33.

O'Neill, Jim, and Dennis Hevesi. 1984. "2 Northport youths charged in 'Satanic' killing of teen." Newsday (Suffolk edition), July 6: 3.

Pollack, Jesse P. 2018. The Acid King.  New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ricky-kasso-the-acid-king-uKnX3vdw In the early summer of 1984, seventeen-year-old Gary Lauwers was murdered by his friend Richard “Ricky” Kasso in the small Long Island suburb of Northport, New York. Lauwers was stabbed more than thirty times in the attack and his body showed signs of what appeared to be torture. The death itself was shocking to the tiny community of Northport, but the details that emerged in the wake of Kasso’s arrest would shock the entire nation.

References

Breskin, Davkd. 1984. "Kids in the Dark." Rolling Stone, November 22.

Cassidy, Jerry. 1984. "Cops say 2 teens sought corpses for satanic rites." Daily News, April 26: 352.

Gruson, Lindsey. 1985. "L.I. jury acquits defendant in killing of youth in woods." New York Times, April 26: B2.

—. 1985. "L.I. murder trial opens; confession is described." New York Times, April 5: B2.

Maier, Thomas J., and Rex Smith. 1984. "2 teens arraigned in murder." Newsday (Suffolk edition), July 7: 3.

McFadden, Robert. 1984. "Youth found hanged in L.I. cell after his arrest in ritual killing." New York Times, July 8: 1.

Newsday. 1984. "Police reports; Grave robbing." Newsday (Suffolk Edition), April 25: 33.

O'Neill, Jim, and Dennis Hevesi. 1984. "2 Northport youths charged in 'Satanic' killing of teen." Newsday (Suffolk edition), July 6: 3.

Pollack, Jesse P. 2018. The Acid King.  New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Ricky Kasso: The Acid King Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:59 In the early summer of 1984, seventeen-year-old Gary Lauwers was murdered by his friend Richard “Ricky” Kasso in the small Long Island suburb of Northport, New York. Lauwers was stabbed more than thirty times in the attack and his body showed signs of what appeared to be torture. The death itself was shocking to the tiny community of Northport, but the details that emerged in the wake of Kasso’s arrest would shock the entire nation. In the early summer of 1984, seventeen-year-old Gary Lauwers was murdered by his friend Richard “Ricky” Kasso in the small Long Island suburb of Northport, New York. Lauwers was stabbed more than thirty times in the attack and his body showed signs of what appeared to be torture. The death itself was shocking to the tiny community of Northport, but the details that emerged in the wake of Kasso’s arrest would shock the entire nation. true full 747 3b1f7bb4-7a96-4ac0-91f8-54ed4d32ce4c The Sleeping Sickness Epidemic (1919-1930) In late 1916, while treating a group of patients at his psychiatric clinic at the University of Vienna, Dr. Constantin von Economo began noticing the appearance of strange symptoms that he could not account for. At the same time, in France, Rene Cruchet began noticing similarly strange and unexpected symptoms in his patients. Though the two men had never met and knew nothing of one another’s patients, they would come to learn they were both witnessing the emergence of a new mysterious disease that would soon affect millions of people around the world.

The illnesses documented by von Economo and Cruchet would eventually come to be know as encephalitis lethargica, or sleeping sickness, a strange condition that caused profound lethargy, hypersomnia, and a wide range of other frightening symptoms. Between 1919 and the early 1930s, millions of people all around the world contracted the illness, with nearly half of all cases resulting in death, and many more suffering long-term effects; yet a cause of the illness has never been established and the terrifying epidemic appears to have faded from memory not long after the disease itself ostensibly disappeared. 

References

Brook, Harry Ellington. 1921. "Care of the body." Los Angeles Times, March 6: 18.

Crosby, Molly Caldwell. 2011. Asleep: The Forgotten Epidemic that Remains One of Medicine's Greatest Mysteries. New York, NY: Penguin Publishing Group.

Hassler, Dr. William. 1919. "No sleeping sickness in S.F." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 1.

Hoffman, Leslie A., and Joel A. Vilensky. 2017. "Encephalitis lethargica: 100 years after the epidemic." Brain: A Journal of Neurology 2246-2251.

Montreal Star. 1920. "Sleeping sickness puzzling doctors." Montreal Star, January 15: 3.

New York Times. 1936. "Awakens from sleep continuing 440 days." New York Times, June 14: 13.

R.R. Dourmashkin, MD. 1997. "What caused the 1918-30 epidemic of encephalitis lethargica?" Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 515-520.

Sacks, Oliver. 1973. Awakenings. New York, NY: Vintage.

San Francisco Examiner. 1919. "New sleeping sickness hits S.F. residents." San Francisco Examiner, March 14: 1.

—. 1921. "Ten succumb to sleeping sickness." San Francisco Examiner, August 18: 13.

Western Morning News. 1919. "Notices." Western Morning News, January 1: 1.

Williams, David Bruce. 2020. "Encephalitis Lethargica: The Challenge of Structure and Function in Neuropsychiatry." Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences 255-262.

Wright, Oliver. 2002. "His life passed in a trance but his death may solve medical."  The Times, December 14.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sleeping-sickness-epidemic-1919-1930-Wu5bfJla In late 1916, while treating a group of patients at his psychiatric clinic at the University of Vienna, Dr. Constantin von Economo began noticing the appearance of strange symptoms that he could not account for. At the same time, in France, Rene Cruchet began noticing similarly strange and unexpected symptoms in his patients. Though the two men had never met and knew nothing of one another’s patients, they would come to learn they were both witnessing the emergence of a new mysterious disease that would soon affect millions of people around the world.

The illnesses documented by von Economo and Cruchet would eventually come to be know as encephalitis lethargica, or sleeping sickness, a strange condition that caused profound lethargy, hypersomnia, and a wide range of other frightening symptoms. Between 1919 and the early 1930s, millions of people all around the world contracted the illness, with nearly half of all cases resulting in death, and many more suffering long-term effects; yet a cause of the illness has never been established and the terrifying epidemic appears to have faded from memory not long after the disease itself ostensibly disappeared. 

References

Brook, Harry Ellington. 1921. "Care of the body." Los Angeles Times, March 6: 18.

Crosby, Molly Caldwell. 2011. Asleep: The Forgotten Epidemic that Remains One of Medicine's Greatest Mysteries. New York, NY: Penguin Publishing Group.

Hassler, Dr. William. 1919. "No sleeping sickness in S.F." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 1.

Hoffman, Leslie A., and Joel A. Vilensky. 2017. "Encephalitis lethargica: 100 years after the epidemic." Brain: A Journal of Neurology 2246-2251.

Montreal Star. 1920. "Sleeping sickness puzzling doctors." Montreal Star, January 15: 3.

New York Times. 1936. "Awakens from sleep continuing 440 days." New York Times, June 14: 13.

R.R. Dourmashkin, MD. 1997. "What caused the 1918-30 epidemic of encephalitis lethargica?" Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 515-520.

Sacks, Oliver. 1973. Awakenings. New York, NY: Vintage.

San Francisco Examiner. 1919. "New sleeping sickness hits S.F. residents." San Francisco Examiner, March 14: 1.

—. 1921. "Ten succumb to sleeping sickness." San Francisco Examiner, August 18: 13.

Western Morning News. 1919. "Notices." Western Morning News, January 1: 1.

Williams, David Bruce. 2020. "Encephalitis Lethargica: The Challenge of Structure and Function in Neuropsychiatry." Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences 255-262.

Wright, Oliver. 2002. "His life passed in a trance but his death may solve medical."  The Times, December 14.

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]]> The Sleeping Sickness Epidemic (1919-1930) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:36 In late 1916, while treating a group of patients at his psychiatric clinic at the University of Vienna, Dr. Constantin von Economo began noticing the appearance of strange symptoms that he could not account for. At the same time, in France, Rene Cruchet began noticing similarly strange and unexpected symptoms in his patients. Though the two men had never met and knew nothing of one another’s patients, they would come to learn they were both witnessing the emergence of a new mysterious disease that would soon affect millions of people around the world. The illnesses documented by von Economo and Cruchet would eventually come to be know as encephalitis lethargica, or sleeping sickness, a strange condition that caused profound lethargy, hypersomnia, and a wide range of other frightening symptoms. Between 1919 and the early 1930s, millions of people all around the world contracted the illness, with nearly half of all cases resulting in death, and many more suffering long-term effects; yet a cause of the illness has never been established and the terrifying epidemic appears to have faded from memory not long after the disease itself ostensibly disappeared. In late 1916, while treating a group of patients at his psychiatric clinic at the University of Vienna, Dr. Constantin von Economo began noticing the appearance of strange symptoms that he could not account for. At the same time, in France, Rene Cruchet began noticing similarly strange and unexpected symptoms in his patients. Though the two men had never met and knew nothing of one another’s patients, they would come to learn they were both witnessing the emergence of a new mysterious disease that would soon affect millions of people around the world. The illnesses documented by von Economo and Cruchet would eventually come to be know as encephalitis lethargica, or sleeping sickness, a strange condition that caused profound lethargy, hypersomnia, and a wide range of other frightening symptoms. Between 1919 and the early 1930s, millions of people all around the world contracted the illness, with nearly half of all cases resulting in death, and many more suffering long-term effects; yet a cause of the illness has never been established and the terrifying epidemic appears to have faded from memory not long after the disease itself ostensibly disappeared. true full 746 4622494d-9e91-4d54-b6a2-3c954b5f4d7c The Mysterious Case of Sunny von Bulow Weirdos!! On today's episode Alaina announced the third chapter in the Wren Muller series- The Butcher Legacy . Be sure to visit to PREORDER NOW by visiting butcherlegacy.com . Order NOW to get exclusive signed editions from BN.com  AND the Special Edition from Target!

In the winter of 1980, wealthy socialite Martha “Sunny” von Bulow was found unconscious in the bathroom of the mansion she shared with her husband, Claus, in Newport, Rhode Island. An ambulance was called and Sunny was rushed to the nearest emergency room, but paramedics and doctors were unable to revive her and Sunny would remain in a coma until her death in 2008. 

At first, Sunny’s coma was a mystery to doctors, but soon suspicion fell on her husband, Claus, who appeared indifferent to her condition and was openly carrying on an affair with another woman. The family launched a private investigation and eventually turned up strong evidence they believed implicated Claus in the attempted murder of Sunny, but, as they soon learned, believing it and proving it were two very different things.

References

Associated Press. 1985. "von Bulow stepchildren sue him for $56 million." New York Times, July 20: 30.

Burton, Tony, and William Kutik. 1981. "Charge socialite tried to kill wife." Daily News (New York, NY), July 7: 4.

Clendinen, Dudley. 1982. "von Bulow trial going to the jury." New York Times, March 11: 20.

Friendly, Jonathan. 1985. "von Bulow's mistress told of plea not to tesitfy about their affair." New York Times, June 6: B15.

Kutik, William. 1981. "Claus returns to the scene." Daily News (New York, NY), July 9: 4.

—. 1981. "In her will, $35M for hubby." Daily News (New York, NY), July 8: 189.

Nemy, Enid. 2019. "Claus von Bulow, tarred by scandal in the death of his wife, dies at 92." New York Times, May 31.

—. 2008. "Sunny von Bulow, whose near death started a society drama, dies at 76." New York Times, December 7.

New York Times. 1982. "von Bulow lover testifies on affair." New York Times, February 19: B14.

State of Rhode Island v. Claus von Bulow. 1984. 82-462-CA (Supreme Court of Rhode Island, May 24).

The Economist. 2019. "Did he or didn't he?" The Economist, June 15.

1997. American Justice.  Performed by Towers Productions.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-case-of-sunny-von-bulow-xWLuH0QF Weirdos!! On today's episode Alaina announced the third chapter in the Wren Muller series- The Butcher Legacy . Be sure to visit to PREORDER NOW by visiting butcherlegacy.com . Order NOW to get exclusive signed editions from BN.com  AND the Special Edition from Target!

In the winter of 1980, wealthy socialite Martha “Sunny” von Bulow was found unconscious in the bathroom of the mansion she shared with her husband, Claus, in Newport, Rhode Island. An ambulance was called and Sunny was rushed to the nearest emergency room, but paramedics and doctors were unable to revive her and Sunny would remain in a coma until her death in 2008. 

At first, Sunny’s coma was a mystery to doctors, but soon suspicion fell on her husband, Claus, who appeared indifferent to her condition and was openly carrying on an affair with another woman. The family launched a private investigation and eventually turned up strong evidence they believed implicated Claus in the attempted murder of Sunny, but, as they soon learned, believing it and proving it were two very different things.

References

Associated Press. 1985. "von Bulow stepchildren sue him for $56 million." New York Times, July 20: 30.

Burton, Tony, and William Kutik. 1981. "Charge socialite tried to kill wife." Daily News (New York, NY), July 7: 4.

Clendinen, Dudley. 1982. "von Bulow trial going to the jury." New York Times, March 11: 20.

Friendly, Jonathan. 1985. "von Bulow's mistress told of plea not to tesitfy about their affair." New York Times, June 6: B15.

Kutik, William. 1981. "Claus returns to the scene." Daily News (New York, NY), July 9: 4.

—. 1981. "In her will, $35M for hubby." Daily News (New York, NY), July 8: 189.

Nemy, Enid. 2019. "Claus von Bulow, tarred by scandal in the death of his wife, dies at 92." New York Times, May 31.

—. 2008. "Sunny von Bulow, whose near death started a society drama, dies at 76." New York Times, December 7.

New York Times. 1982. "von Bulow lover testifies on affair." New York Times, February 19: B14.

State of Rhode Island v. Claus von Bulow. 1984. 82-462-CA (Supreme Court of Rhode Island, May 24).

The Economist. 2019. "Did he or didn't he?" The Economist, June 15.

1997. American Justice.  Performed by Towers Productions.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> The Mysterious Case of Sunny von Bulow Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:31 Weirdos!! On today's episode Alaina announced the third chapter in the Wren Muller series- The Butcher Legacy . Be sure to visit to PREORDER NOW by visiting butcherlegacy.com. Order NOW to get exclusive signed editions from BN.com AND the Special Edition from Target! In the winter of 1980, wealthy socialite Martha “Sunny” von Bulow was found unconscious in the bathroom of the mansion she shared with her husband, Claus, in Newport, Rhode Island. An ambulance was called and Sunny was rushed to the nearest emergency room, but paramedics and doctors were unable to revive her and Sunny would remain in a coma until her death in 2008. At first, Sunny’s coma was a mystery to doctors, but soon suspicion fell on her husband, Claus, who appeared indifferent to her condition and was openly carrying on an affair with another woman. The family launched a private investigation and eventually turned up strong evidence they believed implicated Claus in the attempted murder of Sunny, but, as they soon learned, believing it and proving it were two very different things. Weirdos!! On today's episode Alaina announced the third chapter in the Wren Muller series- The Butcher Legacy . Be sure to visit to PREORDER NOW by visiting butcherlegacy.com. Order NOW to get exclusive signed editions from BN.com AND the Special Edition from Target! In the winter of 1980, wealthy socialite Martha “Sunny” von Bulow was found unconscious in the bathroom of the mansion she shared with her husband, Claus, in Newport, Rhode Island. An ambulance was called and Sunny was rushed to the nearest emergency room, but paramedics and doctors were unable to revive her and Sunny would remain in a coma until her death in 2008. At first, Sunny’s coma was a mystery to doctors, but soon suspicion fell on her husband, Claus, who appeared indifferent to her condition and was openly carrying on an affair with another woman. The family launched a private investigation and eventually turned up strong evidence they believed implicated Claus in the attempted murder of Sunny, but, as they soon learned, believing it and proving it were two very different things. true full 745 e1b11a44-901d-4d8f-8ea3-5e5c08d9f26c The Pizza Bomber Conspiracy On the afternoon of August 23, 2003, Erie, Pennsylvania pizza delivery driver Brian Wells walked into the local branch of the PNC Bank and handed the teller a note warning that he had a bomb and they had fifteen minutes to hand over $250,000 or it would detonate. Unable to access the vault, the teller gave Wells all the cash on hand and he left as the employees triggered the emergency protocol.

Fifteen minutes later, Wells was spotted by police and placed under arrest. However, when they went to put handcuffs on the suspects, the officers discovered that Wells did indeed have an explosive device on him—it was strapped to his neck and rigged to explode. Officers cleared the area, but failed to alert the bomb squad in time and the device eventually exploded, killing Wells just three minutes before the bomb squad arrived.

The bizarre death of Brian Wells seemed to bring his brief criminal career to an end; yet as investigators began digging into the background of the delivery driver-turned-bank robber, they discovered the plot to rob the PNC Bank was far more elaborate than anyone had imagined. 

References

Associated Press. 2003. "Witness also helped in 1977 slaying." Scranton Times, September 25: 5.

—. 2003. "Woman charged in roomate's death." The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), September 23: 2.

Dao, James. 2003. "A childlike pizza deliveryman at the center of a puzzling crime." New York Times, September 5: A12.

Fuoco, Linda Wilson. 2003. "Robber, co-worker death query." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 1.

Fuoco, Michael. 2007. "Feds say collar bomb victim was part of plot." Pitsburgh Post-Gazette, July 12: 1.

Lin, Judy. 2003. "Erie bank robber explodes in police custody." Citizens' Voice (Wilkes-Barre, PA), August 31: 5.

—. 2003. "Bomb-case probers urge patience." Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA), September 5: B5.

—. 2003. "Man may have been forced to rob Erie bank." The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), August 31: 3.

Mandak, Joe. 2011. "Woman gets life plus 30 in collar-bomb death." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 1: 1.

Nephin, Dan. 2003. "Woman acquitted of boyfriend's death 15 years ago charges with killing another." The Morning Call (Allentown, PA), September 23: 14.

Schapiro, Rich. 2011. "Collar bomb." Wired, Janaury.

Times-Tribune. 2005. "Woman pleads guilty in killing." Times-Tribune (Scranton, PA), January 9: 2.

United States of America v. Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong. 2009. 1:07-cr-26-SJM (United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, September 8).

United States of America v. Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong. 2012. 11-1601 (United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, September 25).

Wire News Service. 2003. "Neighbors say bank robber led quiet life." Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA), September 4: B3.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 5 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-pizza-bomber-conspiracy-Yc1iSJML On the afternoon of August 23, 2003, Erie, Pennsylvania pizza delivery driver Brian Wells walked into the local branch of the PNC Bank and handed the teller a note warning that he had a bomb and they had fifteen minutes to hand over $250,000 or it would detonate. Unable to access the vault, the teller gave Wells all the cash on hand and he left as the employees triggered the emergency protocol.

Fifteen minutes later, Wells was spotted by police and placed under arrest. However, when they went to put handcuffs on the suspects, the officers discovered that Wells did indeed have an explosive device on him—it was strapped to his neck and rigged to explode. Officers cleared the area, but failed to alert the bomb squad in time and the device eventually exploded, killing Wells just three minutes before the bomb squad arrived.

The bizarre death of Brian Wells seemed to bring his brief criminal career to an end; yet as investigators began digging into the background of the delivery driver-turned-bank robber, they discovered the plot to rob the PNC Bank was far more elaborate than anyone had imagined. 

References

Associated Press. 2003. "Witness also helped in 1977 slaying." Scranton Times, September 25: 5.

—. 2003. "Woman charged in roomate's death." The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), September 23: 2.

Dao, James. 2003. "A childlike pizza deliveryman at the center of a puzzling crime." New York Times, September 5: A12.

Fuoco, Linda Wilson. 2003. "Robber, co-worker death query." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 1.

Fuoco, Michael. 2007. "Feds say collar bomb victim was part of plot." Pitsburgh Post-Gazette, July 12: 1.

Lin, Judy. 2003. "Erie bank robber explodes in police custody." Citizens' Voice (Wilkes-Barre, PA), August 31: 5.

—. 2003. "Bomb-case probers urge patience." Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA), September 5: B5.

—. 2003. "Man may have been forced to rob Erie bank." The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), August 31: 3.

Mandak, Joe. 2011. "Woman gets life plus 30 in collar-bomb death." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 1: 1.

Nephin, Dan. 2003. "Woman acquitted of boyfriend's death 15 years ago charges with killing another." The Morning Call (Allentown, PA), September 23: 14.

Schapiro, Rich. 2011. "Collar bomb." Wired, Janaury.

Times-Tribune. 2005. "Woman pleads guilty in killing." Times-Tribune (Scranton, PA), January 9: 2.

United States of America v. Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong. 2009. 1:07-cr-26-SJM (United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, September 8).

United States of America v. Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong. 2012. 11-1601 (United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, September 25).

Wire News Service. 2003. "Neighbors say bank robber led quiet life." Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA), September 4: B3.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Pizza Bomber Conspiracy Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:43 On the afternoon of August 23, 2003, Erie, Pennsylvania pizza delivery driver Brian Wells walked into the local branch of the PNC Bank and handed the teller a note warning that he had a bomb and they had fifteen minutes to hand over $250,000 or it would detonate. Unable to access the vault, the teller gave Wells all the cash on hand and he left as the employees triggered the emergency protocol. On the afternoon of August 23, 2003, Erie, Pennsylvania pizza delivery driver Brian Wells walked into the local branch of the PNC Bank and handed the teller a note warning that he had a bomb and they had fifteen minutes to hand over $250,000 or it would detonate. Unable to access the vault, the teller gave Wells all the cash on hand and he left as the employees triggered the emergency protocol. true full 744 ba6aa7b1-65e8-40fa-84a7-5b86dccc3b8c The Shocking Murder of Terry King (Part 2) When firefighters discovered the body of forty-year-old Terry King inside the charred remains of his Cantonment, Florida home in November 2001, they assumed the man had been asleep when the fire broke out and died as a result. Upon further inspection, investigators found that King hadn’t died as a result of the fire, but from severe blunt force trauma to his head. And even more alarming than that was the fact that King’s two boys, thirteen-year-old Derek and twelve-year-old Alex, were missing.

Having occurred immediately in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Terry King’s murder could have easily been one of many tragedies lost in the fog of national trauma and grief; however, when King’s killers were arrested and identified in the days that followed, the story was so shocking, and the motive so heartbreaking, that it managed to break through the wall-to-wall coverage of the attacks. 

References

Associated Press. 2002. "Convicted molester denies urging boys to kill dad." Miami Herald , February 1: 33.

—. 2002. "Convicted child molester accused of writing love letter to boy in jail." Miami Herald, April 4: 363.

—. 2001. "Grandmother: Boys couldn't have killed dad." Miami Herald, November 29: 438.

Canedy, Dana. 2002. "Judge throws out brothers' murder conviction." New York Times, October 18.

—. 2002. "Reject sympathy, jury is told in boys' trial." New York Times, September 6.

CBS News. 2002. Man gets 30 years in killer boys case. November 7. Accessed December 9, 2025. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-gets-30-years-in-killer-boys-case/.

Clark, Lesley. 2001. "Boys accused of bluedgeoning father, setting home on fire." Miami Herald, December 4: 1.

Gomez, Alan. 2002. "Boys take stand against friend." Pensacola News Journal, August 28: 1.

—. 2002. "Chavis judge denies request for acquittal." Pensacola News Journal, August 29: 1.

Graybiel, Ginny. 2002. "Slaying suspect vows he could hurt no one." Pensacola News Journal, August 4: 1.

Kaczor, Bill. 2002. "Sons change story, still to be tried for murder." Miami Herald, August 25: 970.

Keith Morrison. 2009. Second chances. September 7. Accessed December 6, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna32664652.

2003. American Justice: Blood Brothers. Performed by Bill Kurtis.

Midico, Kathryn, and Mollye Barrows. 2004. A Perversion of Justice: A Southern Tragedy of Murder, Lies, and Innocence Betrayed. New York, NY: Avon .

New York Times. 2002. "Boy, 13, testifies he and brother didn't kill their father." New York Times, September 5.

Scandlen, Monica. 2002. "Testimonies quiet, simple." Pensacola News Journal, August 28: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 1 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-shocking-murder-of-terry-king-part-2-RSvb5g9m When firefighters discovered the body of forty-year-old Terry King inside the charred remains of his Cantonment, Florida home in November 2001, they assumed the man had been asleep when the fire broke out and died as a result. Upon further inspection, investigators found that King hadn’t died as a result of the fire, but from severe blunt force trauma to his head. And even more alarming than that was the fact that King’s two boys, thirteen-year-old Derek and twelve-year-old Alex, were missing.

Having occurred immediately in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Terry King’s murder could have easily been one of many tragedies lost in the fog of national trauma and grief; however, when King’s killers were arrested and identified in the days that followed, the story was so shocking, and the motive so heartbreaking, that it managed to break through the wall-to-wall coverage of the attacks. 

References

Associated Press. 2002. "Convicted molester denies urging boys to kill dad." Miami Herald , February 1: 33.

—. 2002. "Convicted child molester accused of writing love letter to boy in jail." Miami Herald, April 4: 363.

—. 2001. "Grandmother: Boys couldn't have killed dad." Miami Herald, November 29: 438.

Canedy, Dana. 2002. "Judge throws out brothers' murder conviction." New York Times, October 18.

—. 2002. "Reject sympathy, jury is told in boys' trial." New York Times, September 6.

CBS News. 2002. Man gets 30 years in killer boys case. November 7. Accessed December 9, 2025. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-gets-30-years-in-killer-boys-case/.

Clark, Lesley. 2001. "Boys accused of bluedgeoning father, setting home on fire." Miami Herald, December 4: 1.

Gomez, Alan. 2002. "Boys take stand against friend." Pensacola News Journal, August 28: 1.

—. 2002. "Chavis judge denies request for acquittal." Pensacola News Journal, August 29: 1.

Graybiel, Ginny. 2002. "Slaying suspect vows he could hurt no one." Pensacola News Journal, August 4: 1.

Kaczor, Bill. 2002. "Sons change story, still to be tried for murder." Miami Herald, August 25: 970.

Keith Morrison. 2009. Second chances. September 7. Accessed December 6, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna32664652.

2003. American Justice: Blood Brothers. Performed by Bill Kurtis.

Midico, Kathryn, and Mollye Barrows. 2004. A Perversion of Justice: A Southern Tragedy of Murder, Lies, and Innocence Betrayed. New York, NY: Avon .

New York Times. 2002. "Boy, 13, testifies he and brother didn't kill their father." New York Times, September 5.

Scandlen, Monica. 2002. "Testimonies quiet, simple." Pensacola News Journal, August 28: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Shocking Murder of Terry King (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:23 When firefighters discovered the body of forty-year-old Terry King inside the charred remains of his Cantonment, Florida home in November 2001, they assumed the man had been asleep when the fire broke out and died as a result. Upon further inspection, investigators found that King hadn’t died as a result of the fire, but from severe blunt force trauma to his head. And even more alarming than that was the fact that King’s two boys, thirteen-year-old Derek and twelve-year-old Alex, were missing. Having occurred immediately in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Terry King’s murder could have easily been one of many tragedies lost in the fog of national trauma and grief; however, when King’s killers were arrested and identified in the days that followed, the story was so shocking, and the motive so heartbreaking, that it managed to break through the wall-to-wall coverage of the attacks. When firefighters discovered the body of forty-year-old Terry King inside the charred remains of his Cantonment, Florida home in November 2001, they assumed the man had been asleep when the fire broke out and died as a result. Upon further inspection, investigators found that King hadn’t died as a result of the fire, but from severe blunt force trauma to his head. And even more alarming than that was the fact that King’s two boys, thirteen-year-old Derek and twelve-year-old Alex, were missing. Having occurred immediately in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Terry King’s murder could have easily been one of many tragedies lost in the fog of national trauma and grief; however, when King’s killers were arrested and identified in the days that followed, the story was so shocking, and the motive so heartbreaking, that it managed to break through the wall-to-wall coverage of the attacks. true full 743 6ae2d78f-2f97-4d69-8387-6a9aa036501f The Shocking Murder of Terry King (Part 1) When firefighters discovered the body of forty-year-old Terry King inside the charred remains of his Cantonment, Florida home in November 2001, they assumed the man had been asleep when the fire broke out and died as a result. Upon further inspection, investigators found that King hadn’t died as a result of the fire, but from severe blunt force trauma to his head. And even more alarming than that was the fact that King’s two boys, thirteen-year-old Derek and twelve-year-old Alex, were missing.

Having occurred immediately in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Terry King’s murder could have easily been one of many tragedies lost in the fog of national trauma and grief; however, when King’s killers were arrested and identified in the days that followed, the story was so shocking, and the motive so heartbreaking, that it managed to break through the wall-to-wall coverage of the attacks. 

References

Associated Press. 2002. "Convicted molester denies urging boys to kill dad." Miami Herald , February 1: 33.

—. 2002. "Convicted child molester accused of writing love letter to boy in jail." Miami Herald, April 4: 363.

—. 2001. "Grandmother: Boys couldn't have killed dad." Miami Herald, November 29: 438.

Canedy, Dana. 2002. "Judge throws out brothers' murder conviction." New York Times, October 18.

—. 2002. "Reject sympathy, jury is told in boys' trial." New York Times, September 6.

CBS News. 2002. Man gets 30 years in killer boys case. November 7. Accessed December 9, 2025. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-gets-30-years-in-killer-boys-case/.

Clark, Lesley. 2001. "Boys accused of bluedgeoning father, setting home on fire." Miami Herald, December 4: 1.

Gomez, Alan. 2002. "Boys take stand against friend." Pensacola News Journal, August 28: 1.

—. 2002. "Chavis judge denies request for acquittal." Pensacola News Journal, August 29: 1.

Graybiel, Ginny. 2002. "Slaying suspect vows he could hurt no one." Pensacola News Journal, August 4: 1.

Kaczor, Bill. 2002. "Sons change story, still to be tried for murder." Miami Herald, August 25: 970.

Keith Morrison. 2009. Second chances. September 7. Accessed December 6, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna32664652.

2003. American Justice: Blood Brothers. Performed by Bill Kurtis.

Midico, Kathryn, and Mollye Barrows. 2004. A Perversion of Justice: A Southern Tragedy of Murder, Lies, and Innocence Betrayed. New York, NY: Avon .

New York Times. 2002. "Boy, 13, testifies he and brother didn't kill their father." New York Times, September 5.

Scandlen, Monica. 2002. "Testimonies quiet, simple." Pensacola News Journal, August 28: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-shocking-murder-of-terry-king-part-1-jhbllNG_ When firefighters discovered the body of forty-year-old Terry King inside the charred remains of his Cantonment, Florida home in November 2001, they assumed the man had been asleep when the fire broke out and died as a result. Upon further inspection, investigators found that King hadn’t died as a result of the fire, but from severe blunt force trauma to his head. And even more alarming than that was the fact that King’s two boys, thirteen-year-old Derek and twelve-year-old Alex, were missing.

Having occurred immediately in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Terry King’s murder could have easily been one of many tragedies lost in the fog of national trauma and grief; however, when King’s killers were arrested and identified in the days that followed, the story was so shocking, and the motive so heartbreaking, that it managed to break through the wall-to-wall coverage of the attacks. 

References

Associated Press. 2002. "Convicted molester denies urging boys to kill dad." Miami Herald , February 1: 33.

—. 2002. "Convicted child molester accused of writing love letter to boy in jail." Miami Herald, April 4: 363.

—. 2001. "Grandmother: Boys couldn't have killed dad." Miami Herald, November 29: 438.

Canedy, Dana. 2002. "Judge throws out brothers' murder conviction." New York Times, October 18.

—. 2002. "Reject sympathy, jury is told in boys' trial." New York Times, September 6.

CBS News. 2002. Man gets 30 years in killer boys case. November 7. Accessed December 9, 2025. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-gets-30-years-in-killer-boys-case/.

Clark, Lesley. 2001. "Boys accused of bluedgeoning father, setting home on fire." Miami Herald, December 4: 1.

Gomez, Alan. 2002. "Boys take stand against friend." Pensacola News Journal, August 28: 1.

—. 2002. "Chavis judge denies request for acquittal." Pensacola News Journal, August 29: 1.

Graybiel, Ginny. 2002. "Slaying suspect vows he could hurt no one." Pensacola News Journal, August 4: 1.

Kaczor, Bill. 2002. "Sons change story, still to be tried for murder." Miami Herald, August 25: 970.

Keith Morrison. 2009. Second chances. September 7. Accessed December 6, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna32664652.

2003. American Justice: Blood Brothers. Performed by Bill Kurtis.

Midico, Kathryn, and Mollye Barrows. 2004. A Perversion of Justice: A Southern Tragedy of Murder, Lies, and Innocence Betrayed. New York, NY: Avon .

New York Times. 2002. "Boy, 13, testifies he and brother didn't kill their father." New York Times, September 5.

Scandlen, Monica. 2002. "Testimonies quiet, simple." Pensacola News Journal, August 28: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Shocking Murder of Terry King (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:04 When firefighters discovered the body of forty-year-old Terry King inside the charred remains of his Cantonment, Florida home in November 2001, they assumed the man had been asleep when the fire broke out and died as a result. Upon further inspection, investigators found that King hadn’t died as a result of the fire, but from severe blunt force trauma to his head. And even more alarming than that was the fact that King’s two boys, thirteen-year-old Derek and twelve-year-old Alex, were missing. Having occurred immediately in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Terry King’s murder could have easily been one of many tragedies lost in the fog of national trauma and grief; however, when King’s killers were arrested and identified in the days that followed, the story was so shocking, and the motive so heartbreaking, that it managed to break through the wall-to-wall coverage of the attacks. When firefighters discovered the body of forty-year-old Terry King inside the charred remains of his Cantonment, Florida home in November 2001, they assumed the man had been asleep when the fire broke out and died as a result. Upon further inspection, investigators found that King hadn’t died as a result of the fire, but from severe blunt force trauma to his head. And even more alarming than that was the fact that King’s two boys, thirteen-year-old Derek and twelve-year-old Alex, were missing. Having occurred immediately in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Terry King’s murder could have easily been one of many tragedies lost in the fog of national trauma and grief; however, when King’s killers were arrested and identified in the days that followed, the story was so shocking, and the motive so heartbreaking, that it managed to break through the wall-to-wall coverage of the attacks. true full 742 86af7339-81ad-4e0a-90ab-840d1cb04b8d Episode Revisit: The Schoolbus Kidnapping of 1976 Happy Holidays Weirdos! For Alaina's Second Episode Revisit, she wanted to choose an episode that introduced us to a true hero!

OG Notes:  Guys, this Alaina "Mini" Morbid is a doozy. How did we never know about this harrowing tale of 26 children and their heroic bus driver who survived over 24 hours of terror while being buried alive? Seriously, this one if intense but it has a happy ending that will leave you satisfied....at least somewhat satisfied. 

Resources:
https://www.cnn.com/2015/11/19/us/rewind-chowchilla-school-bus-kidnapping/index.html

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/hero-bus-driver-ed-ray-saved-kidnapped-children-1976-dies-91-article-1.1081059

https://www.latimes.com/visuals/photography/la-me-fw-archives-the-1976-chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-20190709-htmlstory.html

https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ajp.138.1.14?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-revisit-the-schoolbus-kidnapping-of-1976-_m__tRkx Happy Holidays Weirdos! For Alaina's Second Episode Revisit, she wanted to choose an episode that introduced us to a true hero!

OG Notes:  Guys, this Alaina "Mini" Morbid is a doozy. How did we never know about this harrowing tale of 26 children and their heroic bus driver who survived over 24 hours of terror while being buried alive? Seriously, this one if intense but it has a happy ending that will leave you satisfied....at least somewhat satisfied. 

Resources:
https://www.cnn.com/2015/11/19/us/rewind-chowchilla-school-bus-kidnapping/index.html

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/hero-bus-driver-ed-ray-saved-kidnapped-children-1976-dies-91-article-1.1081059

https://www.latimes.com/visuals/photography/la-me-fw-archives-the-1976-chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-20190709-htmlstory.html

https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ajp.138.1.14?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Episode Revisit: The Schoolbus Kidnapping of 1976 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:13 Happy Holidays Weirdos! For Alaina's Second Episode Revisit, she wanted to choose an episode that introduced us to a true hero! OG Notes: Guys, this Alaina "Mini" Morbid is a doozy. How did we never know about this harrowing tale of 26 children and their heroic bus driver who survived over 24 hours of terror while being buried alive? Seriously, this one if intense but it has a happy ending that will leave you satisfied....at least somewhat satisfied.  Happy Holidays Weirdos! For Alaina's Second Episode Revisit, she wanted to choose an episode that introduced us to a true hero! OG Notes: Guys, this Alaina "Mini" Morbid is a doozy. How did we never know about this harrowing tale of 26 children and their heroic bus driver who survived over 24 hours of terror while being buried alive? Seriously, this one if intense but it has a happy ending that will leave you satisfied....at least somewhat satisfied.  true full 741 df908336-ec70-41fb-abcd-a7cfb2134124 Episode Revisit: Santa’s Dark Helpers  For Alaina’s first EPISODE REVISIT this week, we are hopping into the way back in time machine and transporting ourselves to 2018! In the first MiniMORBID, Ash & Alaina talk about some of the spooky figures of the holiday season!

OG Notes: "It's the holidays, weirdos! Time to get freaky, brutal and murderous. Tonight on our first mini-Morbid episode, we are covering Santa's scary helpers who will beat you, eat you and maybe steal your candles.”

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]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-revisit-santas-dark-helpers-JXQ9FE9J  For Alaina’s first EPISODE REVISIT this week, we are hopping into the way back in time machine and transporting ourselves to 2018! In the first MiniMORBID, Ash & Alaina talk about some of the spooky figures of the holiday season!

OG Notes: "It's the holidays, weirdos! Time to get freaky, brutal and murderous. Tonight on our first mini-Morbid episode, we are covering Santa's scary helpers who will beat you, eat you and maybe steal your candles.”

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]]> Episode Revisit: Santa’s Dark Helpers Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:48:20 For Alaina’s first EPISODE REVISIT this week, we are hopping into the way back in time machine and transporting ourselves to 2018! In the first MiniMORBID, Ash & Alaina talk about some of the spooky figures of the holiday season! OG Notes: "It's the holidays, weirdos! Time to get freaky, brutal and murderous. Tonight on our first mini-Morbid episode, we are covering Santa's scary helpers who will beat you, eat you and maybe steal your candles.” For Alaina’s first EPISODE REVISIT this week, we are hopping into the way back in time machine and transporting ourselves to 2018! In the first MiniMORBID, Ash & Alaina talk about some of the spooky figures of the holiday season! OG Notes: "It's the holidays, weirdos! Time to get freaky, brutal and murderous. Tonight on our first mini-Morbid episode, we are covering Santa's scary helpers who will beat you, eat you and maybe steal your candles.” true full 740 2120a61d-1b44-4364-a4c6-b2a842879a22 Listener Tales 105: Krampus Edition! Weirdos! Get ready to welcome the holidays with Krampus and tales brought to you By you FOR  you and ALL ABOUT YOU! This month we're talking holiday related tales,  and Nicholas was so engaged, that it was impossible to edit him out! We're talking near death experiences, phantom hikers and two instances of neighbors being the absolute worst!

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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-105-krampus-edition-6Lg1Fq7f Weirdos! Get ready to welcome the holidays with Krampus and tales brought to you By you FOR  you and ALL ABOUT YOU! This month we're talking holiday related tales,  and Nicholas was so engaged, that it was impossible to edit him out! We're talking near death experiences, phantom hikers and two instances of neighbors being the absolute worst!

LISTEN on all podcast platforms OR WATCH on Youtube!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it to DEB by emailing us at  Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

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]]> Listener Tales 105: Krampus Edition! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:40 Weirdos! Get ready to welcome the holidays with Krampus and tales brought to you By you FOR you and ALL ABOUT YOU! This month we're talking holiday related tales, and Nicholas was so engaged, that it was impossible to edit him out! We're talking near death experiences, phantom hikers and two instances of neighbors being the absolute worst! Weirdos! Get ready to welcome the holidays with Krampus and tales brought to you By you FOR you and ALL ABOUT YOU! This month we're talking holiday related tales, and Nicholas was so engaged, that it was impossible to edit him out! We're talking near death experiences, phantom hikers and two instances of neighbors being the absolute worst! true full 739 a6c4bd37-3142-44a9-a988-9105c8ecb605 The Atlanta Ripper During the second decade of the twentieth century, an unidentified serial killer was believed to have operated in Atlanta, Georgia, brutally killing at least twenty Black woman. Due to the similarities between the Whitechapel victims and the victims in Atlanta, the Georgia press dubbed their killer “the Atlanta Ripper,” an anonymous monster whose presence held the city’s Black population in a grip of fear. For a period of roughly five years, the Atlanta Ripper killed with regularity on the city streets, slashing, mutilating, and otherwise brutalizing the bodies of the women they killed. Despite having at least six viable suspects, investigators were never able to conclusively identify the Atlanta Ripper and the murders remain unsolved.

References

Atlanta Constitution . 1912. "Negro woman slain; suspect arrested." Atlanta Constitution, January 21: 5.

Atlanta Constitution. 1912. "Jack the Ripper believed to be a modern Bluebeard with 12 wives as victims." Atlanta Constitution , August 11: 1.

Atlanta Journal. 1910. "Deaths." Atlanta Constitution, April 5: 10.

—. 1911. "Antoher negress killed; black butcher at work?" Atlanta Journal, June 16: 14.

—. 1911. "Black 'Jack the Ripper' slays another negress." Atlanta Journal, July 2: 7.

—. 1911. "Has 'Jack the Ripper' fallen into dragnet?" Atlanta Journal, July 13: 4.

—. 1912. "Jack the Ripper caught at last, say detectives." Atlanta Journal, August 10: 1.

—. 1911. "'Jack the Ripper' foiled in 8th attempt Saturday." Atlanta Journal, July 9: 3.

—. 1912. "Negro woman murdered just outside the city." Atlanta Journal, April 8: 20.

—. 1911. "One of the Ripper crimes is no longer a mystery." Atlanta Journal, August 4: 11.

—. 1911. "Rosa Trice foully murdered." Atlanta Journal, January 23: 9.

—. 1911. "Will "Jack the Ripper" claim eight victim this Saturday?" Atlanta Journal, July 8: 8.

—. 1911. "Young negro is held for 'Ripper's' crime." Atlanta Journal, July 12: 17.

Constitution, Atlanta. 1911. "Negro woman killed; no clew to slayer." Atlanta Constitution , May 29: 7.

Franklin Evening Star. 1912. "Nineteenth horrid crime of Atlanta's Jack the Ripper." Franklin Evening Star, April 9: 2.

New York Times. 1911. "Eight victims now of Atlanta Ripper." New York Times, July 3: 3.

—. 1906. "Rioting goes on, despite troops." New York Times, September 24: 1.

Wells, Jeffrey. 2010. 

The Atlanta Ripper: The Unsolved Case of the Gate City's Most Infamous Murders. Cheltenham, UK: The History Press.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-atlanta-ripper-qyeLLqaW During the second decade of the twentieth century, an unidentified serial killer was believed to have operated in Atlanta, Georgia, brutally killing at least twenty Black woman. Due to the similarities between the Whitechapel victims and the victims in Atlanta, the Georgia press dubbed their killer “the Atlanta Ripper,” an anonymous monster whose presence held the city’s Black population in a grip of fear. For a period of roughly five years, the Atlanta Ripper killed with regularity on the city streets, slashing, mutilating, and otherwise brutalizing the bodies of the women they killed. Despite having at least six viable suspects, investigators were never able to conclusively identify the Atlanta Ripper and the murders remain unsolved.

References

Atlanta Constitution . 1912. "Negro woman slain; suspect arrested." Atlanta Constitution, January 21: 5.

Atlanta Constitution. 1912. "Jack the Ripper believed to be a modern Bluebeard with 12 wives as victims." Atlanta Constitution , August 11: 1.

Atlanta Journal. 1910. "Deaths." Atlanta Constitution, April 5: 10.

—. 1911. "Antoher negress killed; black butcher at work?" Atlanta Journal, June 16: 14.

—. 1911. "Black 'Jack the Ripper' slays another negress." Atlanta Journal, July 2: 7.

—. 1911. "Has 'Jack the Ripper' fallen into dragnet?" Atlanta Journal, July 13: 4.

—. 1912. "Jack the Ripper caught at last, say detectives." Atlanta Journal, August 10: 1.

—. 1911. "'Jack the Ripper' foiled in 8th attempt Saturday." Atlanta Journal, July 9: 3.

—. 1912. "Negro woman murdered just outside the city." Atlanta Journal, April 8: 20.

—. 1911. "One of the Ripper crimes is no longer a mystery." Atlanta Journal, August 4: 11.

—. 1911. "Rosa Trice foully murdered." Atlanta Journal, January 23: 9.

—. 1911. "Will "Jack the Ripper" claim eight victim this Saturday?" Atlanta Journal, July 8: 8.

—. 1911. "Young negro is held for 'Ripper's' crime." Atlanta Journal, July 12: 17.

Constitution, Atlanta. 1911. "Negro woman killed; no clew to slayer." Atlanta Constitution , May 29: 7.

Franklin Evening Star. 1912. "Nineteenth horrid crime of Atlanta's Jack the Ripper." Franklin Evening Star, April 9: 2.

New York Times. 1911. "Eight victims now of Atlanta Ripper." New York Times, July 3: 3.

—. 1906. "Rioting goes on, despite troops." New York Times, September 24: 1.

Wells, Jeffrey. 2010. 

The Atlanta Ripper: The Unsolved Case of the Gate City's Most Infamous Murders. Cheltenham, UK: The History Press.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> The Atlanta Ripper Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:42 During the second decade of the twentieth century, an unidentified serial killer was believed to have operated in Atlanta, Georgia, brutally killing at least twenty Black woman. Due to the similarities between the Whitechapel victims and the victims in Atlanta, the Georgia press dubbed their killer “the Atlanta Ripper,” an anonymous monster whose presence held the city’s Black population in a grip of fear. For a period of roughly five years, the Atlanta Ripper killed with regularity on the city streets, slashing, mutilating, and otherwise brutalizing the bodies of the women they killed. Despite having at least six viable suspects, investigators were never able to conclusively identify the Atlanta Ripper and the murders remain unsolved. During the second decade of the twentieth century, an unidentified serial killer was believed to have operated in Atlanta, Georgia, brutally killing at least twenty Black woman. Due to the similarities between the Whitechapel victims and the victims in Atlanta, the Georgia press dubbed their killer “the Atlanta Ripper,” an anonymous monster whose presence held the city’s Black population in a grip of fear. For a period of roughly five years, the Atlanta Ripper killed with regularity on the city streets, slashing, mutilating, and otherwise brutalizing the bodies of the women they killed. Despite having at least six viable suspects, investigators were never able to conclusively identify the Atlanta Ripper and the murders remain unsolved. true full 738 e52389bc-30a5-4823-8502-317d6b9495e1 December Bonus Episode: Secrets of the S.K. Pierce Mansion with Special Guests Sam & Colby It’s a paranormal crossover for the ages 👻 In this very special bonus episode, we’re joined by YouTube’s resident ghost-hunters Sam & Colby as we talk about our investigation of one of the most infamous haunted locations in America: the S.K. Pierce Mansion. Known for its dark history, aggressive energy, and “absolutely not” vibes, this house did not come to play. To take things to the next level, Sam & Colby brought in three psychics to independently tap into the mansion’s energy, and what they uncovered was chilling, emotional, and occasionally “we should probably leave right now.” From unsettling validations to shocking overlaps in what each psychic sensed, this investigation got intense fast. Grab your EMF readers, light a protection candle, and join us for a bonus episode where we go behind the scenes of the investigation CURRENTLY AVAILABLE on Sam & Colby's Youtube Channel!

Subscribe to Sam & Colby's Channel here and WATCH the episode!
 

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]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:10:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/december-bonus-episode-secrets-of-the-sk-pierce-mansion-with-special-guests-sam-colby-2zoH6AgP It’s a paranormal crossover for the ages 👻 In this very special bonus episode, we’re joined by YouTube’s resident ghost-hunters Sam & Colby as we talk about our investigation of one of the most infamous haunted locations in America: the S.K. Pierce Mansion. Known for its dark history, aggressive energy, and “absolutely not” vibes, this house did not come to play. To take things to the next level, Sam & Colby brought in three psychics to independently tap into the mansion’s energy, and what they uncovered was chilling, emotional, and occasionally “we should probably leave right now.” From unsettling validations to shocking overlaps in what each psychic sensed, this investigation got intense fast. Grab your EMF readers, light a protection candle, and join us for a bonus episode where we go behind the scenes of the investigation CURRENTLY AVAILABLE on Sam & Colby's Youtube Channel!

Subscribe to Sam & Colby's Channel here and WATCH the episode!
 

Want to visit the S.K. Pierce Mansion? Click here to experience it firsthand!
 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> December Bonus Episode: Secrets of the S.K. Pierce Mansion with Special Guests Sam & Colby Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:04 It’s a paranormal crossover for the ages 👻 In this very special bonus episode, we’re joined by YouTube’s resident ghost-hunters Sam & Colby as we talk about our investigation of one of the most infamous haunted locations in America: the S.K. Pierce Mansion. Known for its dark history, aggressive energy, and “absolutely not” vibes, this house did not come to play. To take things to the next level, Sam & Colby brought in three psychics to independently tap into the mansion’s energy, and what they uncovered was chilling, emotional, and occasionally “we should probably leave right now.” From unsettling validations to shocking overlaps in what each psychic sensed, this investigation got intense fast. Grab your EMF readers, light a protection candle, and join us for a bonus episode where we go behind the scenes of the investigation CURRENTLY AVAILABLE on Sam & Colby's Youtube Channel! It’s a paranormal crossover for the ages 👻 In this very special bonus episode, we’re joined by YouTube’s resident ghost-hunters Sam & Colby as we talk about our investigation of one of the most infamous haunted locations in America: the S.K. Pierce Mansion. Known for its dark history, aggressive energy, and “absolutely not” vibes, this house did not come to play. To take things to the next level, Sam & Colby brought in three psychics to independently tap into the mansion’s energy, and what they uncovered was chilling, emotional, and occasionally “we should probably leave right now.” From unsettling validations to shocking overlaps in what each psychic sensed, this investigation got intense fast. Grab your EMF readers, light a protection candle, and join us for a bonus episode where we go behind the scenes of the investigation CURRENTLY AVAILABLE on Sam & Colby's Youtube Channel! true full 737 3ac0471d-52d9-4d47-9bb4-346595f389a1 The Yogurt Shop Murders Just before midnight on December 6, 1991, an Austin, TX patrol officer called in a fire at a yogurt shop and requested firefighters and additional officers. Once they managed to get the fire under control, firefighters discovered the bodies of four teenage girls in the burned out remains of the building, all having been shot execution style and the building torched to cover up the crime.

Almost immediately, investigators on the case ran into a dead end, as leads were scarce and the fire and efforts to extinguish it destroyed or compromised critical evidence. In short time, the case went cold and the residents of Austin moved on. To their surprise, nearly ten years later, Austin detectives announced they’d arrested for young men for the crime, two of whom confessed, and it seemed like, after a long delay, justice would finally be served; however, in this case, justice was still a long way off and when it finally arrived, it came tainted by police misconduct.

References

Associated Press. 1992. "Arrests no relief to families of slain teen-agers." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 23: 43.

Austin American-Statesman. 1999. "American digest quotes of the week." Austin American-Statesman, October 10: 1.

CBS News. 2009. "Deadly encounter." 48 Hours, March 9.

Copelin, Laylan, and Leah Quin. 1999. "Police say 2 confessed to killings at yogurt shop." Austin American-Statesman, October 7: 1.

Gamboa, Suzanne. 1999. "16-year-old told police in 1991 he had weapon." Austin American-Statesman, October 7: 8.

Garcia, Kimberly. 1992. "In the shadow of death." Austin American-Statesman, March 6: 1.

—. 1991. "Profiles of killers released." Austin American-Statesman, December 18: 27.

Haglund, Kerry. 1991. "More than 1 raided shop, police say." Austin American-Statesman, December 10: 1.

—. 1991. "Officials say they have few leads in yogurt shop killings." Austin American-Statesman, December 24: 11.

—. 1991. "Slayings of teens stun friends, families." Austin American-Statesman, December 8: 27.

Hall, Michael. 2001. "Under the Gun." Texas Monthly, Janaury: 94-115.

Lindell, Chuck, and Kerry Haglund. 1991. "The spark of fear." Austin American-Statesman, December 15: 1.

Lowry, Beverly. 2016. Who Killed These Girls: The Unsolved Murders that Rocked a Texas Town. New York, NY: Vintage.

Martinez, Sylvia. 1991. "Teens' violent deaths mourned." Austin American-Statesman, December 9: 1.

Michael Scott v The State of Texas. 2007. PD-0862-05 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, June 6).

Pettaway, Taylor. 2022. Rape, murder of four teen girls in Austin yogurt shop remains unsolved 31 years later. December 12. Accessed October 23, 2025. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Austin-yogurt-shop-killings-17648880.php.

Quin, Leah. 2000. "Video could damage yogurt shop case." Austin American-Statesman, May 31: 1.

Rivera, Dylan. 1999. "'A decent kid' with a new family and a job." Austin American-Statesman, October 7: 8.

Stanley, Dick. 1991. "Robbery may be motive in teens' slayings." Austin American-Statesman, December 8: 1.

Vine, Katy. 2025. "How police finally solved Austin's most notorious cold case." Texas Monthly, October 3.

Ward, Pamela. 1991. "Classmates try to cope with slayings." Austin American-Statesman, December 10: 1.

Wilson, Janet. 1999. "For families, excruciating memories reawakened." Austin American-Statesman, October 7: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-yogurt-shop-murders-XRVMsuex Just before midnight on December 6, 1991, an Austin, TX patrol officer called in a fire at a yogurt shop and requested firefighters and additional officers. Once they managed to get the fire under control, firefighters discovered the bodies of four teenage girls in the burned out remains of the building, all having been shot execution style and the building torched to cover up the crime.

Almost immediately, investigators on the case ran into a dead end, as leads were scarce and the fire and efforts to extinguish it destroyed or compromised critical evidence. In short time, the case went cold and the residents of Austin moved on. To their surprise, nearly ten years later, Austin detectives announced they’d arrested for young men for the crime, two of whom confessed, and it seemed like, after a long delay, justice would finally be served; however, in this case, justice was still a long way off and when it finally arrived, it came tainted by police misconduct.

References

Associated Press. 1992. "Arrests no relief to families of slain teen-agers." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 23: 43.

Austin American-Statesman. 1999. "American digest quotes of the week." Austin American-Statesman, October 10: 1.

CBS News. 2009. "Deadly encounter." 48 Hours, March 9.

Copelin, Laylan, and Leah Quin. 1999. "Police say 2 confessed to killings at yogurt shop." Austin American-Statesman, October 7: 1.

Gamboa, Suzanne. 1999. "16-year-old told police in 1991 he had weapon." Austin American-Statesman, October 7: 8.

Garcia, Kimberly. 1992. "In the shadow of death." Austin American-Statesman, March 6: 1.

—. 1991. "Profiles of killers released." Austin American-Statesman, December 18: 27.

Haglund, Kerry. 1991. "More than 1 raided shop, police say." Austin American-Statesman, December 10: 1.

—. 1991. "Officials say they have few leads in yogurt shop killings." Austin American-Statesman, December 24: 11.

—. 1991. "Slayings of teens stun friends, families." Austin American-Statesman, December 8: 27.

Hall, Michael. 2001. "Under the Gun." Texas Monthly, Janaury: 94-115.

Lindell, Chuck, and Kerry Haglund. 1991. "The spark of fear." Austin American-Statesman, December 15: 1.

Lowry, Beverly. 2016. Who Killed These Girls: The Unsolved Murders that Rocked a Texas Town. New York, NY: Vintage.

Martinez, Sylvia. 1991. "Teens' violent deaths mourned." Austin American-Statesman, December 9: 1.

Michael Scott v The State of Texas. 2007. PD-0862-05 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, June 6).

Pettaway, Taylor. 2022. Rape, murder of four teen girls in Austin yogurt shop remains unsolved 31 years later. December 12. Accessed October 23, 2025. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Austin-yogurt-shop-killings-17648880.php.

Quin, Leah. 2000. "Video could damage yogurt shop case." Austin American-Statesman, May 31: 1.

Rivera, Dylan. 1999. "'A decent kid' with a new family and a job." Austin American-Statesman, October 7: 8.

Stanley, Dick. 1991. "Robbery may be motive in teens' slayings." Austin American-Statesman, December 8: 1.

Vine, Katy. 2025. "How police finally solved Austin's most notorious cold case." Texas Monthly, October 3.

Ward, Pamela. 1991. "Classmates try to cope with slayings." Austin American-Statesman, December 10: 1.

Wilson, Janet. 1999. "For families, excruciating memories reawakened." Austin American-Statesman, October 7: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> The Yogurt Shop Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:42:37 Just before midnight on December 6, 1991, an Austin, TX patrol officer called in a fire at a yogurt shop and requested firefighters and additional officers. Once they managed to get the fire under control, firefighters discovered the bodies of four teenage girls in the burned out remains of the building, all having been shot execution style and the building torched to cover up the crime. Just before midnight on December 6, 1991, an Austin, TX patrol officer called in a fire at a yogurt shop and requested firefighters and additional officers. Once they managed to get the fire under control, firefighters discovered the bodies of four teenage girls in the burned out remains of the building, all having been shot execution style and the building torched to cover up the crime. true full 736 58504bae-efd1-42f2-8349-28a046976150 The Onion Field Incident On the night of March 9, 1963, officers Karl Hettinger and Ian Campbell made a traffic stop on the corner of Carlos Avenue and Gower Street and Hollywood. After Campbell instructed both men to step out of the car, the driver, Gregory Powell, pulled out a pistol and held it on Campbell, effectively disarming him, while other man, Jimmy Smith, disarmed Hettinger. The two officers were then forced into Powell’s car and driven more than one hundred miles away, where they executed Ian Campbell, while Hettinger escaped into a nearby onion field and managed to find help at the home of a farmer. 

The murder of Ian Campbell in the onion field shocked residents of California, not only because it was so cold-blooded, but also because of how the incident unfolded. By yielding to the demands of their hostage taker and handing over his gun, many people felt that Hettinger was at least partially responsible for Campbell’s death. Powell and Smith were quickly captured, tried, and convicted for the murder, but the consequences of that night in the onion field would have a profound and lasting effect on police policy all over the country for years to come.

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References

Associated Press. 1963. "2 policemen are kidnapped; 1 is slain." Sacramento Bee, 03 11: 1.

Los Angeles Times. 1963. "Cold-blooded slaying of detective re-enacted." Los Angeles Times, March 12: 1.

—. 1963. "Officer slain by accident, says former convict." Los Angeles Times, August 21: 27.

—. 1963. "Pair guilty of slaying policeman." Los Angeles Times, September 5: 1.

—. 1963. "Partner of murdered officer tells of ordeal." Los Angeles Times, March 20: 29.

Malnic, Eric. 1994. "Karl Hettinger; survived 1963 'Onion Field' attack." Los Angeles Times, May 5: A32.

The People v. Gregory Ulas Powell and Jimmy Lee Smith. 1967. 7739 (Supreme Court of California, July 18).

Turan, Kenneth. 1979. "The Onion Field caper." Washington Post, October 13.

United Press International. 1963. "2 thugs admit kidnap-killing." New York Times, March 12: 4.

Waldie, D.J. 2013. "The Onion Field at 50: 'This is about the tragedy of police work'." PBS SoCal, March 11.

Wambaugh, Joseph. 1973. 

The Onion Field.

 New York, NY: Dell Publishing.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-onion-field-incident-1Wf9GoTF On the night of March 9, 1963, officers Karl Hettinger and Ian Campbell made a traffic stop on the corner of Carlos Avenue and Gower Street and Hollywood. After Campbell instructed both men to step out of the car, the driver, Gregory Powell, pulled out a pistol and held it on Campbell, effectively disarming him, while other man, Jimmy Smith, disarmed Hettinger. The two officers were then forced into Powell’s car and driven more than one hundred miles away, where they executed Ian Campbell, while Hettinger escaped into a nearby onion field and managed to find help at the home of a farmer. 

The murder of Ian Campbell in the onion field shocked residents of California, not only because it was so cold-blooded, but also because of how the incident unfolded. By yielding to the demands of their hostage taker and handing over his gun, many people felt that Hettinger was at least partially responsible for Campbell’s death. Powell and Smith were quickly captured, tried, and convicted for the murder, but the consequences of that night in the onion field would have a profound and lasting effect on police policy all over the country for years to come.

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References

Associated Press. 1963. "2 policemen are kidnapped; 1 is slain." Sacramento Bee, 03 11: 1.

Los Angeles Times. 1963. "Cold-blooded slaying of detective re-enacted." Los Angeles Times, March 12: 1.

—. 1963. "Officer slain by accident, says former convict." Los Angeles Times, August 21: 27.

—. 1963. "Pair guilty of slaying policeman." Los Angeles Times, September 5: 1.

—. 1963. "Partner of murdered officer tells of ordeal." Los Angeles Times, March 20: 29.

Malnic, Eric. 1994. "Karl Hettinger; survived 1963 'Onion Field' attack." Los Angeles Times, May 5: A32.

The People v. Gregory Ulas Powell and Jimmy Lee Smith. 1967. 7739 (Supreme Court of California, July 18).

Turan, Kenneth. 1979. "The Onion Field caper." Washington Post, October 13.

United Press International. 1963. "2 thugs admit kidnap-killing." New York Times, March 12: 4.

Waldie, D.J. 2013. "The Onion Field at 50: 'This is about the tragedy of police work'." PBS SoCal, March 11.

Wambaugh, Joseph. 1973. 

The Onion Field.

 New York, NY: Dell Publishing.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Onion Field Incident Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:22 On the night of March 9, 1963, officers Karl Hettinger and Ian Campbell made a traffic stop on the corner of Carlos Avenue and Gower Street and Hollywood. After Campbell instructed both men to step out of the car, the driver, Gregory Powell, pulled out a pistol and held it on Campbell, effectively disarming him, while other man, Jimmy Smith, disarmed Hettinger. The two officers were then forced into Powell’s car and driven more than one hundred miles away, where they executed Ian Campbell, while Hettinger escaped into a nearby onion field and managed to find help at the home of a farmer. On the night of March 9, 1963, officers Karl Hettinger and Ian Campbell made a traffic stop on the corner of Carlos Avenue and Gower Street and Hollywood. After Campbell instructed both men to step out of the car, the driver, Gregory Powell, pulled out a pistol and held it on Campbell, effectively disarming him, while other man, Jimmy Smith, disarmed Hettinger. The two officers were then forced into Powell’s car and driven more than one hundred miles away, where they executed Ian Campbell, while Hettinger escaped into a nearby onion field and managed to find help at the home of a farmer. true full 735 c7ee5a3b-547c-4fbd-bedc-e6992d93572b The Stallings Family Haunting When Ron and Nancy Stallings found the old Victorian on Evergreen Street in Baltimore, they thought their dreams had come true. With each bringing three kids from a previous marriage into the relationship, they needed to find a house large enough to accommodate their large family, but their limited income made that seem impossible. So, when they learned that the house was being offered at a bargain price, Ron and Nancy didn’t hesitate to put in an offer—a decision they would soon come to regret.

In the years that the Stallings family occupied the home on Evergreen Street, they encountered a variety of paranormal activity, from the faucets and lights turning themselves on and off to the disembodied voices and apparitions of strangers in the home. Rather than be captives in their home to forces they could neither fight nor understand, Ron and Nancy decided to take action to rid themselves of the other worldly presence, but quickly realized they were woefully unprepared for the battle that lay before them.

References

Amodio, Joe. 2005. Echoes from the Grave. Directed by Stuart Taylor. Produced by New Dominion Pictures.

Constable, Pamela. 1979. "Psychics tell of UFO trips, ghiost hunts." Baltimore Sun, February 4: 201.

Geiselman, A.W. 1968. "Weird home happenings plaguing family of 9." The Evening Sun (Baltimore, MD), August 2: C24.

Stallings, Nancy. 1996. Show Me One Soul: A True Haunting. Baltimore, MD: Noble House.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-stallings-family-haunting-9pPHYYDa When Ron and Nancy Stallings found the old Victorian on Evergreen Street in Baltimore, they thought their dreams had come true. With each bringing three kids from a previous marriage into the relationship, they needed to find a house large enough to accommodate their large family, but their limited income made that seem impossible. So, when they learned that the house was being offered at a bargain price, Ron and Nancy didn’t hesitate to put in an offer—a decision they would soon come to regret.

In the years that the Stallings family occupied the home on Evergreen Street, they encountered a variety of paranormal activity, from the faucets and lights turning themselves on and off to the disembodied voices and apparitions of strangers in the home. Rather than be captives in their home to forces they could neither fight nor understand, Ron and Nancy decided to take action to rid themselves of the other worldly presence, but quickly realized they were woefully unprepared for the battle that lay before them.

References

Amodio, Joe. 2005. Echoes from the Grave. Directed by Stuart Taylor. Produced by New Dominion Pictures.

Constable, Pamela. 1979. "Psychics tell of UFO trips, ghiost hunts." Baltimore Sun, February 4: 201.

Geiselman, A.W. 1968. "Weird home happenings plaguing family of 9." The Evening Sun (Baltimore, MD), August 2: C24.

Stallings, Nancy. 1996. Show Me One Soul: A True Haunting. Baltimore, MD: Noble House.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Stallings Family Haunting Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:02 When Ron and Nancy Stallings found the old Victorian on Evergreen Street in Baltimore, they thought their dreams had come true. With each bringing three kids from a previous marriage into the relationship, they needed to find a house large enough to accommodate their large family, but their limited income made that seem impossible. So, when they learned that the house was being offered at a bargain price, Ron and Nancy didn’t hesitate to put in an offer—a decision they would soon come to regret. In the years that the Stallings family occupied the home on Evergreen Street, they encountered a variety of paranormal activity, from the faucets and lights turning themselves on and off to the disembodied voices and apparitions of strangers in the home. Rather than be captives in their home to forces they could neither fight nor understand, Ron and Nancy decided to take action to rid themselves of the other worldly presence, but quickly realized they were woefully unprepared for the battle that lay before them. When Ron and Nancy Stallings found the old Victorian on Evergreen Street in Baltimore, they thought their dreams had come true. With each bringing three kids from a previous marriage into the relationship, they needed to find a house large enough to accommodate their large family, but their limited income made that seem impossible. So, when they learned that the house was being offered at a bargain price, Ron and Nancy didn’t hesitate to put in an offer—a decision they would soon come to regret. In the years that the Stallings family occupied the home on Evergreen Street, they encountered a variety of paranormal activity, from the faucets and lights turning themselves on and off to the disembodied voices and apparitions of strangers in the home. Rather than be captives in their home to forces they could neither fight nor understand, Ron and Nancy decided to take action to rid themselves of the other worldly presence, but quickly realized they were woefully unprepared for the battle that lay before them. true full 734 bdadefc2-13c0-4c30-921a-b95b1457c6b8 Emma Cunningham and the Murder of Harvey Burdell On the morning of January 31, 1857, the body of Dr. Harvey Burdell was discovered in his Manhattan townhouse with fifteen stab wounds, and his killer had also strangled him to guarantee his death. Suspicion quickly fell to one of Burdell’s tenants, thirty-nine-year-old mother of four Emma Cunningham. A few days after Burdell’s death, Emma presented herself as his wife and attempted to collect his estate worth $100,000, but before she could get her hands on the money, Emma was indicted for Burdell’s murder.

The coroner’s inquest and Emma’s subsequent murder trial dominated the front pages—and then some—of nearly every newspaper in and around New York for weeks and was the “trial of the century” long before the term was even coined. Yet as sensational as it all was, there was no physical evidence tying Emma to the crime and the prosecution’s only argument was that the killer was left-handed and so was Emma Cunningham. Despite the lurid details of affairs, multiple abortions, and constant domestic violence, without evidence the jury moved to acquit Emma after deliberating for just two hours.

The story should have ended with the acquittal, but Emma wasn’t content to walk away with just her freedom; she still believed she was entitled to Burdell’s estate, and she intended to get it one way or another. What followed was a protracted battle for Burdell’s money and property that took place in the courts and the press, with a variety of antics that ranged from forging marriage documents to faking a pregnancy and even buying an infant that, when all was said and done, would end up in P.T. Barnum’s sideshow.

References

Feldman, Benjamin. 2007. Butchery on Bond Street: Sexual Politics and The Burdell-Cunningham Case in Ante-bellum New York. New York, NY: Wanderer Press.

Kappman, Edward W. 1994. Great American Trials. Detroit, MI: Gale.

New York Daily Herald. 1857. "Horrible and Mysterious Murder in Bond Street." New York Daily Herald, February 2: 1.

—. 1857. "The Bond Street tragedy; the close of the investigation." New York Daily Herald, February 16: 1.

New York Daily Times. 1857. "The Burdell murder: Second Day." New York Daily Times, May 6: 1.

—. 1857. "The Burdell murder; Dr. Carnochan's testimony." New York Daily Times, May 8: 1.

New York Times. 1857. "Terrible Tragedy." New York Times, February 2: 1.

—. 1857. "The Bond Street murder still a mystery." New York Times, February 7: 1.

—. 1857. "The Bond-Street murder; John J. Eckel and Mrs. Cunningham indicted." New York Times, February 23: 5.

Serratore, Angela. 2013. 

The Desperate Would-be Housewife of New York.

 June 13. Accessed November 13, 2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-desperate-would-be-housewife-of-new-york-140748/.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/emma-cunningham-and-the-murder-of-harvey-burdell-uORsi2e_ On the morning of January 31, 1857, the body of Dr. Harvey Burdell was discovered in his Manhattan townhouse with fifteen stab wounds, and his killer had also strangled him to guarantee his death. Suspicion quickly fell to one of Burdell’s tenants, thirty-nine-year-old mother of four Emma Cunningham. A few days after Burdell’s death, Emma presented herself as his wife and attempted to collect his estate worth $100,000, but before she could get her hands on the money, Emma was indicted for Burdell’s murder.

The coroner’s inquest and Emma’s subsequent murder trial dominated the front pages—and then some—of nearly every newspaper in and around New York for weeks and was the “trial of the century” long before the term was even coined. Yet as sensational as it all was, there was no physical evidence tying Emma to the crime and the prosecution’s only argument was that the killer was left-handed and so was Emma Cunningham. Despite the lurid details of affairs, multiple abortions, and constant domestic violence, without evidence the jury moved to acquit Emma after deliberating for just two hours.

The story should have ended with the acquittal, but Emma wasn’t content to walk away with just her freedom; she still believed she was entitled to Burdell’s estate, and she intended to get it one way or another. What followed was a protracted battle for Burdell’s money and property that took place in the courts and the press, with a variety of antics that ranged from forging marriage documents to faking a pregnancy and even buying an infant that, when all was said and done, would end up in P.T. Barnum’s sideshow.

References

Feldman, Benjamin. 2007. Butchery on Bond Street: Sexual Politics and The Burdell-Cunningham Case in Ante-bellum New York. New York, NY: Wanderer Press.

Kappman, Edward W. 1994. Great American Trials. Detroit, MI: Gale.

New York Daily Herald. 1857. "Horrible and Mysterious Murder in Bond Street." New York Daily Herald, February 2: 1.

—. 1857. "The Bond Street tragedy; the close of the investigation." New York Daily Herald, February 16: 1.

New York Daily Times. 1857. "The Burdell murder: Second Day." New York Daily Times, May 6: 1.

—. 1857. "The Burdell murder; Dr. Carnochan's testimony." New York Daily Times, May 8: 1.

New York Times. 1857. "Terrible Tragedy." New York Times, February 2: 1.

—. 1857. "The Bond Street murder still a mystery." New York Times, February 7: 1.

—. 1857. "The Bond-Street murder; John J. Eckel and Mrs. Cunningham indicted." New York Times, February 23: 5.

Serratore, Angela. 2013. 

The Desperate Would-be Housewife of New York.

 June 13. Accessed November 13, 2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-desperate-would-be-housewife-of-new-york-140748/.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Emma Cunningham and the Murder of Harvey Burdell Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:54 On the morning of January 31, 1857, the body of Dr. Harvey Burdell was discovered in his Manhattan townhouse with fifteen stab wounds, and his killer had also strangled him to guarantee his death. Suspicion quickly fell to one of Burdell’s tenants, thirty-nine-year-old mother of four Emma Cunningham. A few days after Burdell’s death, Emma presented herself as his wife and attempted to collect his estate worth $100,000, but before she could get her hands on the money, Emma was indicted for Burdell’s murder. On the morning of January 31, 1857, the body of Dr. Harvey Burdell was discovered in his Manhattan townhouse with fifteen stab wounds, and his killer had also strangled him to guarantee his death. Suspicion quickly fell to one of Burdell’s tenants, thirty-nine-year-old mother of four Emma Cunningham. A few days after Burdell’s death, Emma presented herself as his wife and attempted to collect his estate worth $100,000, but before she could get her hands on the money, Emma was indicted for Burdell’s murder. true full 733 97f6243a-d6c1-4a73-ad13-b5f99ca35cd9 Episode Revisit: Fairy Lights, Witches & Curses OH MY! For Ash's second Episode Revisit, we are heading back to the most wonderful time of the year, SPOOKY SEASON back in 2022! Alaina gives us Southern Gothic while Ash confirms that she's a #HannaTruther!

Urban legends for Halloween? YOU BETCHA! Alaina brings us an urban legend straight out of the Louisiana Bayou- she really can’t get enough of that place, eh? Le Feu Follet is a really pretty set of words, but don’t you go following them into the dark. Even if you are listening to Death Cab For Cutie. And while we’re on this path of warning you about things you should and shouldn’t do, let me tell ya don't mess with Queen Hannah Cranna. She’s not noble, but she is a witch and she will fuck with your ability to make a good pie. If that's a little vague press play and Ash will clear it all up for you!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-revisit-fairy-lights-witches-curses-oh-my-Fauzn9No For Ash's second Episode Revisit, we are heading back to the most wonderful time of the year, SPOOKY SEASON back in 2022! Alaina gives us Southern Gothic while Ash confirms that she's a #HannaTruther!

Urban legends for Halloween? YOU BETCHA! Alaina brings us an urban legend straight out of the Louisiana Bayou- she really can’t get enough of that place, eh? Le Feu Follet is a really pretty set of words, but don’t you go following them into the dark. Even if you are listening to Death Cab For Cutie. And while we’re on this path of warning you about things you should and shouldn’t do, let me tell ya don't mess with Queen Hannah Cranna. She’s not noble, but she is a witch and she will fuck with your ability to make a good pie. If that's a little vague press play and Ash will clear it all up for you!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Episode Revisit: Fairy Lights, Witches & Curses OH MY! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:42 For Ash's second Episode Revisit, we are heading back to the most wonderful time of the year, SPOOKY SEASON back in 2022! Alaina gives us Southern Gothic while Ash confirms that she's a #HannaTruther! Urban legends for Halloween? YOU BETCHA! Alaina brings us an urban legend straight out of the Louisiana Bayou- she really can’t get enough of that place, eh? Le Feu Follet is a really pretty set of words, but don’t you go following them into the dark. Even if you are listening to Death Cab For Cutie. And while we’re on this path of warning you about things you should and shouldn’t do, let me tell ya don't mess with Queen Hannah Cranna. She’s not noble, but she is a witch and she will fuck with your ability to make a good pie. If that's a little vague press play and Ash will clear it all up for you! For Ash's second Episode Revisit, we are heading back to the most wonderful time of the year, SPOOKY SEASON back in 2022! Alaina gives us Southern Gothic while Ash confirms that she's a #HannaTruther! Urban legends for Halloween? YOU BETCHA! Alaina brings us an urban legend straight out of the Louisiana Bayou- she really can’t get enough of that place, eh? Le Feu Follet is a really pretty set of words, but don’t you go following them into the dark. Even if you are listening to Death Cab For Cutie. And while we’re on this path of warning you about things you should and shouldn’t do, let me tell ya don't mess with Queen Hannah Cranna. She’s not noble, but she is a witch and she will fuck with your ability to make a good pie. If that's a little vague press play and Ash will clear it all up for you! true full 732 7fa93581-95b6-4168-be2e-bde1f2b9903a Episode Revisit: The Unexplained Death of Ellen Rae Greenberg For Today's re-release, we are revisiting a case from September of 2021: In this episode Ash brings you the truly infuriating case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a beautiful, caring 27 year old woman who had everything going for her. She had a great relationship with her family and friends, a  job as a first grade teacher, and plans to marry her fiance Sam in the coming months. There was no indication that Ellen was struggling with suicidal thoughts, yet somehow on January 26th 2011 when she was discovered dead on her kitchen floor after suffering 20+ stab wounds, her death was ruled a suicide. 

Please Visit the Change.org petition for this case to be reopened! Justice For Ellen Rae Greenberg Petition
 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-revisit-the-unexplained-death-of-ellen-rae-greenberg-tKmrb6qQ For Today's re-release, we are revisiting a case from September of 2021: In this episode Ash brings you the truly infuriating case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a beautiful, caring 27 year old woman who had everything going for her. She had a great relationship with her family and friends, a  job as a first grade teacher, and plans to marry her fiance Sam in the coming months. There was no indication that Ellen was struggling with suicidal thoughts, yet somehow on January 26th 2011 when she was discovered dead on her kitchen floor after suffering 20+ stab wounds, her death was ruled a suicide. 

Please Visit the Change.org petition for this case to be reopened! Justice For Ellen Rae Greenberg Petition
 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Episode Revisit: The Unexplained Death of Ellen Rae Greenberg Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:25 For Today's re-release, we are revisiting a case from September of 2021: In this episode Ash brings you the truly infuriating case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a beautiful, caring 27 year old woman who had everything going for her. She had a great relationship with her family and friends, a  job as a first grade teacher, and plans to marry her fiance Sam in the coming months. There was no indication that Ellen was struggling with suicidal thoughts, yet somehow on January 26th 2011 when she was discovered dead on her kitchen floor after suffering 20+ stab wounds, her death was ruled a suicide. Please Visit the Change.org petition for this case to be reopened! Justice For Ellen Rae Greenberg Petition For Today's re-release, we are revisiting a case from September of 2021: In this episode Ash brings you the truly infuriating case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a beautiful, caring 27 year old woman who had everything going for her. She had a great relationship with her family and friends, a  job as a first grade teacher, and plans to marry her fiance Sam in the coming months. There was no indication that Ellen was struggling with suicidal thoughts, yet somehow on January 26th 2011 when she was discovered dead on her kitchen floor after suffering 20+ stab wounds, her death was ruled a suicide. Please Visit the Change.org petition for this case to be reopened! Justice For Ellen Rae Greenberg Petition true full 731 957e4fbd-bb16-475b-8725-1b88e04aa079 Listener Tales 104: Your Grandparents Might Be Criminals! We COULDN"T skip Listener Tales this month, so we HAD to give it to you one week early, so prepare for a batch of tales that are brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! Today we have stories of parents visiting from beyond the grave, a bladder that served up karma BEFORE a garbage human showed who he is, the mystery of a severed finger, and house that was DEFINITELY haunted!

LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it to DEB by emailing us at  Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

Huge shout out to our video editor @aidanmcelman

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-104-your-grandparents-might-be-criminals-QCWHk3L1 We COULDN"T skip Listener Tales this month, so we HAD to give it to you one week early, so prepare for a batch of tales that are brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! Today we have stories of parents visiting from beyond the grave, a bladder that served up karma BEFORE a garbage human showed who he is, the mystery of a severed finger, and house that was DEFINITELY haunted!

LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it to DEB by emailing us at  Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

Huge shout out to our video editor @aidanmcelman

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]]> Listener Tales 104: Your Grandparents Might Be Criminals! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:09 We COULDN"T skip Listener Tales this month, so we HAD to give it to you one week early, so prepare for a batch of tales that are brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! Today we have stories of parents visiting from beyond the grave, a bladder that served up karma BEFORE a garbage human showed who he is, the mystery of a severed finger, and house that was DEFINITELY haunted! LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube! We COULDN"T skip Listener Tales this month, so we HAD to give it to you one week early, so prepare for a batch of tales that are brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! Today we have stories of parents visiting from beyond the grave, a bladder that served up karma BEFORE a garbage human showed who he is, the mystery of a severed finger, and house that was DEFINITELY haunted! LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube! true full 730 8c1a1613-a561-4e58-bd8f-c4c7e84e18f5 The Death of Cork Miller: Accident or Murder In the early morning hours of October 8, 1964, thirty-four-year-old housewife and mother of three Lucille Miller placed a frantic call to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department to report that there had been a car accident on remote Banyan Street and her husband had been killed. When deputies arrived at the scene, the car was still in flames and, as Lucille had described, her husband Gordon “Cork” Miller was in the passenger seat, nearly unrecognizable from the extent of the fire damage.

The evidence at the scene appeared to support Lucille’s version of events; the car had gone off the road while they were driving and caught fire. Lucille managed to get out of the car, but Cork was unconscious and she was unable to get him out. Less than twelve hours later, however, Lucille’s story began to fall apart and by the end of the day she was arrested for the murder of her husband.

 At first, the case against Lucille Miller seemed relatively straightforward; she killed her husband for the insurance money and to pursue a relationship with another man. But as the investigation unfolded and investigators began digging into the Miller’s lives, the story became significantly more complicated and no one seemed able to decide whether Cork’s death was in fact a murder.

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References

2014. A Crime to Remember (season 2, episode 6). Directed by Elise Greven. Performed by Elise Greven.

Hartsfield, Jack. 1964. "Alta Loma crash scene sifted by detectives." San Bernardino County Sun, October 9: 16.

—. 1965. "Defendant tells her story of 'death night'." San Bernardino County Sun, February 17: 1.

—. 1965. "Hayton denies telling loves to Mrs. Miller." San Bernardino County Sun, February 9: 1.

—. 1964. "Mrs. Miller charged with murder." San Bernardino County Sun, October 14: 1.

—. 1965. "Mrs. Miller's views of Hayton recorded." San Bernardino County Sun, February 2: 1.

—. 1964. "No charges filed; divorce action told." San Bernardino County Sun, October 10: 11.

—. 1965. "Uproar sweeps court as verdict announced." San Bernardino County Sun, March 6: 1.

Hertel, Howard. 1965. "Miller slain for money, trial told." Los Angeles Times, January 20: 29.

—. 1965. "Mrs. Miller pictured as boasting of 'romance'." Los Angeles Times, January 29: 2.

Hertel, Howard, and Art Berman. 1964. "Judge rules Miller murder case mistrial; re-set Jan. 11." Los Angeles Times, December 8: 2.

Hertel, Howard, and Tom Goff. 1964. "Dentist's wife indicted for car fire death." Los Angeles Times, October 21: 2.

Los Angeles Times. 1964. "Dentist dies in auto blaze; wife arrested." Los Angeles Times, October 9: 3.

—. 1964. "Dentist under drug influence, jury will hear." Los Angeles Times, October 20: 3.

Lucille Miller v. State of California. 1968. 392 U.S. 616 (Supreme Court of United States, June 17).

Miller, Debra J. 2006. "A mother's crime."  Los Angeles Times, April 2.

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]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/accident-or-murder-the-death-of-cork-miller-nlNP1v3q In the early morning hours of October 8, 1964, thirty-four-year-old housewife and mother of three Lucille Miller placed a frantic call to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department to report that there had been a car accident on remote Banyan Street and her husband had been killed. When deputies arrived at the scene, the car was still in flames and, as Lucille had described, her husband Gordon “Cork” Miller was in the passenger seat, nearly unrecognizable from the extent of the fire damage.

The evidence at the scene appeared to support Lucille’s version of events; the car had gone off the road while they were driving and caught fire. Lucille managed to get out of the car, but Cork was unconscious and she was unable to get him out. Less than twelve hours later, however, Lucille’s story began to fall apart and by the end of the day she was arrested for the murder of her husband.

 At first, the case against Lucille Miller seemed relatively straightforward; she killed her husband for the insurance money and to pursue a relationship with another man. But as the investigation unfolded and investigators began digging into the Miller’s lives, the story became significantly more complicated and no one seemed able to decide whether Cork’s death was in fact a murder.

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References

2014. A Crime to Remember (season 2, episode 6). Directed by Elise Greven. Performed by Elise Greven.

Hartsfield, Jack. 1964. "Alta Loma crash scene sifted by detectives." San Bernardino County Sun, October 9: 16.

—. 1965. "Defendant tells her story of 'death night'." San Bernardino County Sun, February 17: 1.

—. 1965. "Hayton denies telling loves to Mrs. Miller." San Bernardino County Sun, February 9: 1.

—. 1964. "Mrs. Miller charged with murder." San Bernardino County Sun, October 14: 1.

—. 1965. "Mrs. Miller's views of Hayton recorded." San Bernardino County Sun, February 2: 1.

—. 1964. "No charges filed; divorce action told." San Bernardino County Sun, October 10: 11.

—. 1965. "Uproar sweeps court as verdict announced." San Bernardino County Sun, March 6: 1.

Hertel, Howard. 1965. "Miller slain for money, trial told." Los Angeles Times, January 20: 29.

—. 1965. "Mrs. Miller pictured as boasting of 'romance'." Los Angeles Times, January 29: 2.

Hertel, Howard, and Art Berman. 1964. "Judge rules Miller murder case mistrial; re-set Jan. 11." Los Angeles Times, December 8: 2.

Hertel, Howard, and Tom Goff. 1964. "Dentist's wife indicted for car fire death." Los Angeles Times, October 21: 2.

Los Angeles Times. 1964. "Dentist dies in auto blaze; wife arrested." Los Angeles Times, October 9: 3.

—. 1964. "Dentist under drug influence, jury will hear." Los Angeles Times, October 20: 3.

Lucille Miller v. State of California. 1968. 392 U.S. 616 (Supreme Court of United States, June 17).

Miller, Debra J. 2006. "A mother's crime."  Los Angeles Times, April 2.

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]]> The Death of Cork Miller: Accident or Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:25 In the early morning hours of October 8, 1964, thirty-four-year-old housewife and mother of three Lucille Miller placed a frantic call to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department to report that there had been a car accident on remote Banyan Street and her husband had been killed. When deputies arrived at the scene, the car was still in flames and, as Lucille had described, her husband Gordon “Cork” Miller was in the passenger seat, nearly unrecognizable from the extent of the fire damage. In the early morning hours of October 8, 1964, thirty-four-year-old housewife and mother of three Lucille Miller placed a frantic call to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department to report that there had been a car accident on remote Banyan Street and her husband had been killed. When deputies arrived at the scene, the car was still in flames and, as Lucille had described, her husband Gordon “Cork” Miller was in the passenger seat, nearly unrecognizable from the extent of the fire damage. true full 729 ad717a48-8c89-43e9-85fe-00e186e5451f November Bonus Episode: Twilight is Weird In November's BONUS EPISODE, Ash and Alaina deep dive into the cinematic masterpiece/disaster/fever dream known as Twilight. Yes, THAT Twilight. The one where a 100-year-old immortal creature gaslights a teenager into thinking she smells weird. Buckle up weirdos!

Check out Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight: The Highs and Lows of the Iconic Vampire Series by Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher. 

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]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:35:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/november-bonus-episode-twilight-is-weird-1W2lVHsJ In November's BONUS EPISODE, Ash and Alaina deep dive into the cinematic masterpiece/disaster/fever dream known as Twilight. Yes, THAT Twilight. The one where a 100-year-old immortal creature gaslights a teenager into thinking she smells weird. Buckle up weirdos!

Check out Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight: The Highs and Lows of the Iconic Vampire Series by Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher. 

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]]> November Bonus Episode: Twilight is Weird Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:43:31 In November's BONUS EPISODE, Ash and Alaina deep dive into the cinematic masterpiece/disaster/fever dream known as Twilight. Yes, THAT Twilight. The one where a 100-year-old immortal creature gaslights a teenager into thinking she smells weird. Buckle up weirdos! In November's BONUS EPISODE, Ash and Alaina deep dive into the cinematic masterpiece/disaster/fever dream known as Twilight. Yes, THAT Twilight. The one where a 100-year-old immortal creature gaslights a teenager into thinking she smells weird. Buckle up weirdos! true full 728 39a3c583-b078-479f-aeaa-61da37c978ab Stars over Whitechapel with Special Guest Aliza Kelly Today we are joined by our friend Aliza Kelly, host of Horoscope Weekly: Astrology with Aliza Kelly, to take a cosmic deep dive into one of history’s most chilling mysteries: The Whitechapel Murders.

We explore what the stars might reveal about the shadowy figure who terrorized Victorian London. Could astrology shed light on the motive of the crimes? The psychology of the killer? Or even help narrow down which of the many suspects might have fit the Ripper’s celestial profile?

From the eerie fog of Whitechapel to the astrological markers seen repeated in the charts of key figures in this prolific case, this episode blends true crime and the metaphysical in a way only Morbid and Aliza can. 

Check out Aliza's show on Mondays & Wednesdays by clicking HERE!

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]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/stars-over-whitechapel-with-special-guest-aliza-kelly-CDnN1bIg Today we are joined by our friend Aliza Kelly, host of Horoscope Weekly: Astrology with Aliza Kelly, to take a cosmic deep dive into one of history’s most chilling mysteries: The Whitechapel Murders.

We explore what the stars might reveal about the shadowy figure who terrorized Victorian London. Could astrology shed light on the motive of the crimes? The psychology of the killer? Or even help narrow down which of the many suspects might have fit the Ripper’s celestial profile?

From the eerie fog of Whitechapel to the astrological markers seen repeated in the charts of key figures in this prolific case, this episode blends true crime and the metaphysical in a way only Morbid and Aliza can. 

Check out Aliza's show on Mondays & Wednesdays by clicking HERE!

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]]> Stars over Whitechapel with Special Guest Aliza Kelly Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 02:08:12 On today's episode we are joined again by our friend Aliza Kelly, host of Horoscope Weekly: Astrology with Aliza Kelly, to take a cosmic deep dive into one of history’s most chilling mysteries: The Whitechapel Murders. We explore what the stars might reveal about the shadowy figure who terrorized Victorian London. Could astrology shed light on the motive of the crimes? The psychology of the killer? Or even help narrow down which of the many suspects might have fit the Ripper’s celestial profile? From the eerie fog of Whitechapel to the astrological markers seen repeated in the charts of key figures in this prolific case, this episode blends true crime and the metaphysical in a way only Morbid and Aliza can. On today's episode we are joined again by our friend Aliza Kelly, host of Horoscope Weekly: Astrology with Aliza Kelly, to take a cosmic deep dive into one of history’s most chilling mysteries: The Whitechapel Murders. We explore what the stars might reveal about the shadowy figure who terrorized Victorian London. Could astrology shed light on the motive of the crimes? The psychology of the killer? Or even help narrow down which of the many suspects might have fit the Ripper’s celestial profile? From the eerie fog of Whitechapel to the astrological markers seen repeated in the charts of key figures in this prolific case, this episode blends true crime and the metaphysical in a way only Morbid and Aliza can. true full 727 878f0aa0-7cc2-4ca2-a456-87b2cb1ae749 Richard Speck : The Student Nurse Murders (Part 2) In the early morning hours of July 14, 1966, Chicago police responded to a call about a woman screaming for help at a townhouse in Chicago’s Jeffery Manor neighborhood. When they arrived, they found student nurse Cora Amurao outside the home she shared with eight other student nurses, all of whom had been strangled or stabbed that night by an unknown intruder, while Cora hid underneath her bed. 

Considered at the time to be a “crime of the century,” the student nurse murders shocked and terrified Chicago residents all across the city. Not only had one man managed to brutally murder eight people, but he had also managed to escape and was loose somewhere in the city. At the time, racially motivated riots had broken out across the city, making the already-burdened Chicago Police Department even more strained when it came to investigating the case.

After an intense manhunt that lasted several days, investigators arrested Richard Speck, a twenty-four-year-old unemployed drifter with a criminal history. There was a strong amount of evidence that linked Speck directly to the murders, including his own confession, so when he went to trial, his lawyer tried unsuccessfully to argue Speck was not legally sane at the time of the murders. Unfortunately, the truth was something far worse: Speck killed eight women for no reason whatsoever.

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]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/richard-speck-the-student-nurse-murders-part-2-RPVAG2Qk In the early morning hours of July 14, 1966, Chicago police responded to a call about a woman screaming for help at a townhouse in Chicago’s Jeffery Manor neighborhood. When they arrived, they found student nurse Cora Amurao outside the home she shared with eight other student nurses, all of whom had been strangled or stabbed that night by an unknown intruder, while Cora hid underneath her bed. 

Considered at the time to be a “crime of the century,” the student nurse murders shocked and terrified Chicago residents all across the city. Not only had one man managed to brutally murder eight people, but he had also managed to escape and was loose somewhere in the city. At the time, racially motivated riots had broken out across the city, making the already-burdened Chicago Police Department even more strained when it came to investigating the case.

After an intense manhunt that lasted several days, investigators arrested Richard Speck, a twenty-four-year-old unemployed drifter with a criminal history. There was a strong amount of evidence that linked Speck directly to the murders, including his own confession, so when he went to trial, his lawyer tried unsuccessfully to argue Speck was not legally sane at the time of the murders. Unfortunately, the truth was something far worse: Speck killed eight women for no reason whatsoever.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Richard Speck : The Student Nurse Murders (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:19 After an intense manhunt that lasted several days, investigators arrested Richard Speck, a twenty-four-year-old unemployed drifter with a criminal history. There was a strong amount of evidence that linked Speck directly to the murders, including his own confession, so when he went to trial, his lawyer tried unsuccessfully to argue Speck was not legally sane at the time of the murders. Unfortunately, the truth was something far worse: Speck killed eight women for no reason whatsoever. After an intense manhunt that lasted several days, investigators arrested Richard Speck, a twenty-four-year-old unemployed drifter with a criminal history. There was a strong amount of evidence that linked Speck directly to the murders, including his own confession, so when he went to trial, his lawyer tried unsuccessfully to argue Speck was not legally sane at the time of the murders. Unfortunately, the truth was something far worse: Speck killed eight women for no reason whatsoever. true full 726 8670eac2-bf3e-47cd-8af8-1b505ad8d758 Richard Speck : The Student Nurse Murders (Part 1) In the early morning hours of July 14, 1966, Chicago police responded to a call about a woman screaming for help at a townhouse in Chicago’s Jeffery Manor neighborhood. When they arrived, they found student nurse Cora Amurao outside the home she shared with eight other student nurses, all of whom had been strangled or stabbed that night by an unknown intruder, while Cora hid underneath her bed. 

Considered at the time to be a “crime of the century,” the student nurse murders shocked and terrified Chicago residents all across the city. Not only had one man managed to brutally murder eight people, but he had also managed to escape and was loose somewhere in the city. At the time, racially motivated riots had broken out across the city, making the already-burdened Chicago Police Department even more strained when it came to investigating the case.

After an intense manhunt that lasted several days, investigators arrested Richard Speck, a twenty-four-year-old unemployed drifter with a criminal history. There was a strong amount of evidence that linked Speck directly to the murders, including his own confession, so when he went to trial, his lawyer tried unsuccessfully to argue Speck was not legally sane at the time of the murders. Unfortunately, the truth was something far worse: Speck killed eight women for no reason whatsoever.

References

Altman, Jack, and Marvin Ziporyn. 1967. Born to Raise Hell: The Untold Story of Richard Speck. New York, NY: Grove Press.

Breo, Dennis L., William J. Martin, and Bill Kunkle. 1993. The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation. New York, NY: Bantam Books.

Chicago Tribune. 1966. "Prisoner suffers heart attack, doctor hints." Chicago Tribune, July 20: 1.

Chown, Susan. 1966. "Tearful eyes at hospital." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 1.

Goodyear, Sara Jane. 1966. "Hunt for clews in killing of eight nurses on S.E. side." Chcago Tribune, July 15: 1.

—. 1966. "Killing leads 'hopeful'." Chicago Tribune, July 16: 1.

Hollatz, Tom. 1966. "Grisly scene stuns reporter into silence." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 1.

—. 1966. "Relatives, neighbors are 'shocked beyond words'." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 1.

—. 1966. "The townhouse tragedy." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 2.

Koziol, Ronald. 1966. "Cops weave tight security web around prisoner in hospital." Chicago Tribune, July 18: 1.

Siemaszko, Corky. 2016. How Richard Speck's rampage 50 years ago change a nation. July 13. Accessed July 29, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/how-richard-speck-s-rampage-50-years-ago-changed-nation-n606211.

Sowa, Tony. 1966. "Nab killer suspect." Chicago Tribune, July 17: 1.

Wiedrich, Robert. 1967. "Death verdict for Speck." Chicago Tribune, April 16: 1.

—. 1967. "Filipino nurse tells how eight met their doom." Chicago Tribune, April 6: 1.

—. 1967. "Filipino nurse tells how eight met their doom." Chicago Tribune, April 6: 1.

—. 1967. "State describes night of horror in nurses' home." 

Chicago Tribune

, April 4: 1.

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]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/richard-speck-the-student-nurse-murders-part-1-9tcZH606 In the early morning hours of July 14, 1966, Chicago police responded to a call about a woman screaming for help at a townhouse in Chicago’s Jeffery Manor neighborhood. When they arrived, they found student nurse Cora Amurao outside the home she shared with eight other student nurses, all of whom had been strangled or stabbed that night by an unknown intruder, while Cora hid underneath her bed. 

Considered at the time to be a “crime of the century,” the student nurse murders shocked and terrified Chicago residents all across the city. Not only had one man managed to brutally murder eight people, but he had also managed to escape and was loose somewhere in the city. At the time, racially motivated riots had broken out across the city, making the already-burdened Chicago Police Department even more strained when it came to investigating the case.

After an intense manhunt that lasted several days, investigators arrested Richard Speck, a twenty-four-year-old unemployed drifter with a criminal history. There was a strong amount of evidence that linked Speck directly to the murders, including his own confession, so when he went to trial, his lawyer tried unsuccessfully to argue Speck was not legally sane at the time of the murders. Unfortunately, the truth was something far worse: Speck killed eight women for no reason whatsoever.

References

Altman, Jack, and Marvin Ziporyn. 1967. Born to Raise Hell: The Untold Story of Richard Speck. New York, NY: Grove Press.

Breo, Dennis L., William J. Martin, and Bill Kunkle. 1993. The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation. New York, NY: Bantam Books.

Chicago Tribune. 1966. "Prisoner suffers heart attack, doctor hints." Chicago Tribune, July 20: 1.

Chown, Susan. 1966. "Tearful eyes at hospital." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 1.

Goodyear, Sara Jane. 1966. "Hunt for clews in killing of eight nurses on S.E. side." Chcago Tribune, July 15: 1.

—. 1966. "Killing leads 'hopeful'." Chicago Tribune, July 16: 1.

Hollatz, Tom. 1966. "Grisly scene stuns reporter into silence." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 1.

—. 1966. "Relatives, neighbors are 'shocked beyond words'." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 1.

—. 1966. "The townhouse tragedy." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 2.

Koziol, Ronald. 1966. "Cops weave tight security web around prisoner in hospital." Chicago Tribune, July 18: 1.

Siemaszko, Corky. 2016. How Richard Speck's rampage 50 years ago change a nation. July 13. Accessed July 29, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/how-richard-speck-s-rampage-50-years-ago-changed-nation-n606211.

Sowa, Tony. 1966. "Nab killer suspect." Chicago Tribune, July 17: 1.

Wiedrich, Robert. 1967. "Death verdict for Speck." Chicago Tribune, April 16: 1.

—. 1967. "Filipino nurse tells how eight met their doom." Chicago Tribune, April 6: 1.

—. 1967. "Filipino nurse tells how eight met their doom." Chicago Tribune, April 6: 1.

—. 1967. "State describes night of horror in nurses' home." 

Chicago Tribune

, April 4: 1.

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]]> Richard Speck : The Student Nurse Murders (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:12 In the early morning hours of July 14, 1966, Chicago police responded to a call about a woman screaming for help at a townhouse in Chicago’s Jeffery Manor neighborhood. When they arrived, they found student nurse Cora Amurao outside the home she shared with eight other student nurses, all of whom had been strangled or stabbed that night by an unknown intruder, while Cora hid underneath her bed. In the early morning hours of July 14, 1966, Chicago police responded to a call about a woman screaming for help at a townhouse in Chicago’s Jeffery Manor neighborhood. When they arrived, they found student nurse Cora Amurao outside the home she shared with eight other student nurses, all of whom had been strangled or stabbed that night by an unknown intruder, while Cora hid underneath her bed. true full 725 f47ab0b2-4626-4621-b01a-501bd08cf5e9 The Hinsdale House Haunting When Phil and Clara Dandy first saw the house on McMahon Road in Hinsdale, NY, in the spring of 1970, they thought they’d found the home they could spend the rest of their lives in. Since the mid-1960s, the Phil, Clara, and their four children had been vacationing in rural western New York, and the house represented everything they loved about the tranquil region of the state. Within the span of a few months, they’d bought the house and that summer, they began their new life in the country.

Unfortunately for the Dandys, their new slower pace of life didn’t last long. Within a few months of moving into what would become known as The Hinsdale House, the family was besieged by disembodied voices, inexplicable sounds, and the presence of ghostly apparitions. In time, what began as bizarre occurrences and disturbing encounters became a daily battle for the health and safety of Phil, Clara, and their children.

Want to visit??? Book an experience NOW by visiting https://hauntedhinsdalehouse.com

References

Curran, Bob. 1974. "For rent: Nice home in Hinsdale suitable for psychics and skeptics." Buffalo News, June 18: 41.

—. 1974. "O.J. brings joy in remote resort; lib joke draws a sharp retort." Buffalo News, February 27: 37.

—. 1974. "The mystery house and the exorcist." Buffalo Times, February 22: 33.

Erkelens, Alluson. 2006. A Haunting - Dark Forest. Directed by Davbid Haycox and Jeffrey Fine. Produced by New Dominion Productions.

Miller, Clara. 2009. Echoes of a Haunting - Revisited. Buffalo, NY: Virtual Bookworm .

Tokasz, Jay. 2011. "Ghost home up for sale." Buffalo News, October 30: 41.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 3 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hinsdale-house-haunting-J4StfiFJ When Phil and Clara Dandy first saw the house on McMahon Road in Hinsdale, NY, in the spring of 1970, they thought they’d found the home they could spend the rest of their lives in. Since the mid-1960s, the Phil, Clara, and their four children had been vacationing in rural western New York, and the house represented everything they loved about the tranquil region of the state. Within the span of a few months, they’d bought the house and that summer, they began their new life in the country.

Unfortunately for the Dandys, their new slower pace of life didn’t last long. Within a few months of moving into what would become known as The Hinsdale House, the family was besieged by disembodied voices, inexplicable sounds, and the presence of ghostly apparitions. In time, what began as bizarre occurrences and disturbing encounters became a daily battle for the health and safety of Phil, Clara, and their children.

Want to visit??? Book an experience NOW by visiting https://hauntedhinsdalehouse.com

References

Curran, Bob. 1974. "For rent: Nice home in Hinsdale suitable for psychics and skeptics." Buffalo News, June 18: 41.

—. 1974. "O.J. brings joy in remote resort; lib joke draws a sharp retort." Buffalo News, February 27: 37.

—. 1974. "The mystery house and the exorcist." Buffalo Times, February 22: 33.

Erkelens, Alluson. 2006. A Haunting - Dark Forest. Directed by Davbid Haycox and Jeffrey Fine. Produced by New Dominion Productions.

Miller, Clara. 2009. Echoes of a Haunting - Revisited. Buffalo, NY: Virtual Bookworm .

Tokasz, Jay. 2011. "Ghost home up for sale." Buffalo News, October 30: 41.

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]]> The Hinsdale House Haunting Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:21 When Phil and Clara Dandy first saw the house on McMahon Road in Hinsdale, NY, in the spring of 1970, they thought they’d found the home they could spend the rest of their lives in. Since the mid-1960s, the Phil, Clara, and their four children had been vacationing in rural western New York, and the house represented everything they loved about the tranquil region of the state. Within the span of a few months, they’d bought the house and that summer, they began their new life in the country. Unfortunately for the Dandys, their new slower pace of life didn’t last long. Within a few months of moving into what would become known as The Hinsdale House, the family was besieged by disembodied voices, inexplicable sounds, and the presence of ghostly apparitions. In time, what began as bizarre occurrences and disturbing encounters became a daily battle for the health and safety of Phil, Clara, and their children. When Phil and Clara Dandy first saw the house on McMahon Road in Hinsdale, NY, in the spring of 1970, they thought they’d found the home they could spend the rest of their lives in. Since the mid-1960s, the Phil, Clara, and their four children had been vacationing in rural western New York, and the house represented everything they loved about the tranquil region of the state. Within the span of a few months, they’d bought the house and that summer, they began their new life in the country. Unfortunately for the Dandys, their new slower pace of life didn’t last long. Within a few months of moving into what would become known as The Hinsdale House, the family was besieged by disembodied voices, inexplicable sounds, and the presence of ghostly apparitions. In time, what began as bizarre occurrences and disturbing encounters became a daily battle for the health and safety of Phil, Clara, and their children. true full 724 c40105fb-a5a1-4b05-af95-92b7b7d5c1d6 Listener Tales 103: Halloween 2025! ITS HALLOWEEN and we are reaching into our candy bowl to give you a spooooooky episode that's brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! Debdeb has gathered a batch of terrifying tales that will get you in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year!

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If you’ve got a listener tale please send it to DEB by emailing us at  Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

Huge shout out to our video editor @aidanmcelman

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]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-103-halloween-2025-WTfiF6Gc ITS HALLOWEEN and we are reaching into our candy bowl to give you a spooooooky episode that's brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! Debdeb has gathered a batch of terrifying tales that will get you in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year!

LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it to DEB by emailing us at  Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

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]]> Listener Tales 103: Halloween 2025! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:14 ITS HALLOWEEN and we are reaching into our candy bowl to give you a spooooooky episode that's brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! Debdeb has gathered a batch of terrifying tales that will get you in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year! ITS HALLOWEEN and we are reaching into our candy bowl to give you a spooooooky episode that's brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! Debdeb has gathered a batch of terrifying tales that will get you in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year! true full 723 c6c70244-2489-486f-961d-ccd3c48aefd6 Sallie the Man-Hater When newlyweds Tony and Deb Pickman moved into their new home in Atchison, Kansas in March 1993, they were excited to have found what they believed was the perfect home for their new family. But that summer, when Deb gave birth to their son, Taylor, things in the Pickman’s new house went from perfect to terrifying in a matter of months.

Considered one of the most haunted houses in America, the Pickman’s experienced everything from disembodied voices and moving objects to spontaneous fires and violent physical attacks before finally deciding to abandon the house altogether, rather than risk their lives any further. In the years since, “Sallie’s House,” as it’s become known due to its ghostly inhabitant, has become a major destination for ghost hunters and thrill-seekers alike.

Want to see the Sam & Colby Video we talked about in the episode? CLICK HERE!

References

Amodio, Joe. 2006. A Haunting - "Sallie's House". Directed by Bertrand Morin and Jeffrey Fine. Produced by New Dominion.

Business Insider. 2020. "7 haunted houses that were once worth over $1 million." Business Insider, October 14.

Pickman, Debra Lyn. 2010. The Sallie House Haunting: A True Story. Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn Publications.

Tanner, Beccy. 2001. "Atchison's haunted history."  Wichita Eagle, October 26: 25.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/sallie-the-man-hater-sQkem93Y When newlyweds Tony and Deb Pickman moved into their new home in Atchison, Kansas in March 1993, they were excited to have found what they believed was the perfect home for their new family. But that summer, when Deb gave birth to their son, Taylor, things in the Pickman’s new house went from perfect to terrifying in a matter of months.

Considered one of the most haunted houses in America, the Pickman’s experienced everything from disembodied voices and moving objects to spontaneous fires and violent physical attacks before finally deciding to abandon the house altogether, rather than risk their lives any further. In the years since, “Sallie’s House,” as it’s become known due to its ghostly inhabitant, has become a major destination for ghost hunters and thrill-seekers alike.

Want to see the Sam & Colby Video we talked about in the episode? CLICK HERE!

References

Amodio, Joe. 2006. A Haunting - "Sallie's House". Directed by Bertrand Morin and Jeffrey Fine. Produced by New Dominion.

Business Insider. 2020. "7 haunted houses that were once worth over $1 million." Business Insider, October 14.

Pickman, Debra Lyn. 2010. The Sallie House Haunting: A True Story. Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn Publications.

Tanner, Beccy. 2001. "Atchison's haunted history."  Wichita Eagle, October 26: 25.

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]]> Sallie the Man-Hater Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:38 When newlyweds Tony and Deb Pickman moved into their new home in Atchison, Kansas in March 1993, they were excited to have found what they believed was the perfect home for their new family. But that summer, when Deb gave birth to their son, Taylor, things in the Pickman’s new house went from perfect to terrifying in a matter of months. When newlyweds Tony and Deb Pickman moved into their new home in Atchison, Kansas in March 1993, they were excited to have found what they believed was the perfect home for their new family. But that summer, when Deb gave birth to their son, Taylor, things in the Pickman’s new house went from perfect to terrifying in a matter of months. true full 722 93e0f97e-e160-43f4-82f6-8542bf5ff57e MiniMORBID x 2: Cryptids of the Midwest Weirdos! We're bring OG MORBID back! THIS week we're reviving something that many of you have been missing: the illusive MiniMORBID! But fear not! We're going to give you a DOUBLE DOSE of Mini  as Ash & Alaina each talk about a different cryptid of the midwest! Get ready for an unhinged episode that had us laughing HYSTERICALLY! And don't forget the hit the comments to let us know what you think of our pitch for November's Bonus Episode!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:30:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/minimorbid-x-2-cryptids-of-the-midwest-LwM_gg_O Weirdos! We're bring OG MORBID back! THIS week we're reviving something that many of you have been missing: the illusive MiniMORBID! But fear not! We're going to give you a DOUBLE DOSE of Mini  as Ash & Alaina each talk about a different cryptid of the midwest! Get ready for an unhinged episode that had us laughing HYSTERICALLY! And don't forget the hit the comments to let us know what you think of our pitch for November's Bonus Episode!

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]]> MiniMORBID x 2: Cryptids of the Midwest Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:27 Weirdos! We're bring OG MORBID back! THIS week we're reviving something that many of you have been missing: the illusive MiniMORBID! But fear not! We're going to give you a DOUBLE DOSE of Mini as Ash & Alaina each talk about a different cryptid of the midwest! Get ready for an unhinged episode that had us laughing HYSTERICALLY! And don't forget the hit the comments to let us know what you think of our pitch for November's Bonus Episode! Weirdos! We're bring OG MORBID back! THIS week we're reviving something that many of you have been missing: the illusive MiniMORBID! But fear not! We're going to give you a DOUBLE DOSE of Mini as Ash & Alaina each talk about a different cryptid of the midwest! Get ready for an unhinged episode that had us laughing HYSTERICALLY! And don't forget the hit the comments to let us know what you think of our pitch for November's Bonus Episode! true full 721 5bd81801-b079-40aa-b9ec-9f3f98f2b24f The Kidnapping of J. Paul Getty III Throughout the twentieth century, few names loomed as large in the business and financial worlds as John Paul Getty. Once the richest man in the world, Getty made his fortune in the oil industry and an avid art collector, with a massive collection that served as a basis for the Getty Museum, the wealthiest museum in the world. 

 Getty’s wealth and business acumen made him a household name well beyond his death in 1976; however, that same wealth and notoriety made him a target for con artists and other criminals. Among those who sought to extort the Getty family, no attempt was more incredible and sensational than the kidnapping of Getty’s favorite grandchild, J. Paul Getty III, by an Italian crime syndicate in 1973.

At first, the scion of the Getty family refused to negotiate with kidnappers, arguing that, if he paid the money, they would only kidnap other members of this family. But Getty reconsidered his position just a few weeks later, when his grandson’s ear arrived in the mail, with the promise of other body parts, should he not comply with their demands.

References

Associated Press. 1973. "Getty kidnapers spurn offer of $430,000 ransom as 'paltry'." Buffalo Nerws (Buffalo, NY), August 3: 2.

—. 1973. "Getty's mother awaits word from kidnapers on ransom." Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY), July 18: 3.

—. 1973. "Grandson of Getty missing." Los Angeles Times, July 13: 9.

—. 1974. "Italy arrests 3, seeks 4th in Getty kidnapping ." New York Times, Janaury 17: 14.

Miller, Julie. 2017. "What All the Money in the World gets right (and wrong) about the Getty kidnapping." Vanity Fair, December 25.

New York Times. 1976. "2 Getty kidnappers sentenced in Italy." New York Times, January 30: 10.

—. 1973. "Roman police report a threat to sever a finger of Getty boy." New York Times, July 20: 2.

Norman, Judith. 2013. "His favorite wife: A memoir looks back on the life of the fifth and final Mrs. Getty." New York Times, September 1: 10.

Pearson, John. 1995. Painfully Rich: J. Paul Getty and His Heirs. London, UK: Macmillan.

Reuters. 1973. "Ransom is offered for Paul Getty, 17, his father reports." New York Times, November 18: 8.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kidnapping-of-j-paul-getty-iii-BzzMcAfi Throughout the twentieth century, few names loomed as large in the business and financial worlds as John Paul Getty. Once the richest man in the world, Getty made his fortune in the oil industry and an avid art collector, with a massive collection that served as a basis for the Getty Museum, the wealthiest museum in the world. 

 Getty’s wealth and business acumen made him a household name well beyond his death in 1976; however, that same wealth and notoriety made him a target for con artists and other criminals. Among those who sought to extort the Getty family, no attempt was more incredible and sensational than the kidnapping of Getty’s favorite grandchild, J. Paul Getty III, by an Italian crime syndicate in 1973.

At first, the scion of the Getty family refused to negotiate with kidnappers, arguing that, if he paid the money, they would only kidnap other members of this family. But Getty reconsidered his position just a few weeks later, when his grandson’s ear arrived in the mail, with the promise of other body parts, should he not comply with their demands.

References

Associated Press. 1973. "Getty kidnapers spurn offer of $430,000 ransom as 'paltry'." Buffalo Nerws (Buffalo, NY), August 3: 2.

—. 1973. "Getty's mother awaits word from kidnapers on ransom." Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY), July 18: 3.

—. 1973. "Grandson of Getty missing." Los Angeles Times, July 13: 9.

—. 1974. "Italy arrests 3, seeks 4th in Getty kidnapping ." New York Times, Janaury 17: 14.

Miller, Julie. 2017. "What All the Money in the World gets right (and wrong) about the Getty kidnapping." Vanity Fair, December 25.

New York Times. 1976. "2 Getty kidnappers sentenced in Italy." New York Times, January 30: 10.

—. 1973. "Roman police report a threat to sever a finger of Getty boy." New York Times, July 20: 2.

Norman, Judith. 2013. "His favorite wife: A memoir looks back on the life of the fifth and final Mrs. Getty." New York Times, September 1: 10.

Pearson, John. 1995. Painfully Rich: J. Paul Getty and His Heirs. London, UK: Macmillan.

Reuters. 1973. "Ransom is offered for Paul Getty, 17, his father reports." New York Times, November 18: 8.

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]]> The Kidnapping of J. Paul Getty III Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:21:20 Throughout the twentieth century, few names loomed as large in the business and financial worlds as John Paul Getty. Once the richest man in the world, Getty made his fortune in the oil industry and an avid art collector, with a massive collection that served as a basis for the Getty Museum, the wealthiest museum in the world. Throughout the twentieth century, few names loomed as large in the business and financial worlds as John Paul Getty. Once the richest man in the world, Getty made his fortune in the oil industry and an avid art collector, with a massive collection that served as a basis for the Getty Museum, the wealthiest museum in the world. true full 720 cb1e14f3-eccf-44dc-8a6b-1060cd967a70 The Wyrick Family Haunting When Andy and Lisa Wyrick moved into their new home in Georgia in 1989, the young couple thought they’d lucked out when they finally found a place they could afford. Within a few months, however, Andy and Lisa started noticing strange behavior in their three-year-old daughter, Heidi, and soon after, the Wyricks were forced to face the fact that they might not be alone in the house.

For a decade, the Wyrick family experienced a range of strange and seemingly supernatural phenomenon from the presence of a kindly old man to apparitions of a dark entity, all seemingly focused on their daughter, Heidi. Efforts to stop the haunting provided little relief and in time, the family came to believe they’d attracted something far darker than ghosts.

References

Anderson, Sherry, Michael Ray Brown, and Tom Naughton. 2002. A Hautning in Georgia. Directed by Jeffrey Fine and Tom Naughton. Produced by New Dominion Pictures.

Franklin, Harry. 2002. "Harris County home may be haunted." Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA), April 23: 19.

Walsh, Mick. 1994. "Unsolved mystery in Ellerslie is now 'Unsolved Mystery' on NBC." 

Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA)

, September 18: 31.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-wyrick-family-haunting-gq3BRWvW When Andy and Lisa Wyrick moved into their new home in Georgia in 1989, the young couple thought they’d lucked out when they finally found a place they could afford. Within a few months, however, Andy and Lisa started noticing strange behavior in their three-year-old daughter, Heidi, and soon after, the Wyricks were forced to face the fact that they might not be alone in the house.

For a decade, the Wyrick family experienced a range of strange and seemingly supernatural phenomenon from the presence of a kindly old man to apparitions of a dark entity, all seemingly focused on their daughter, Heidi. Efforts to stop the haunting provided little relief and in time, the family came to believe they’d attracted something far darker than ghosts.

References

Anderson, Sherry, Michael Ray Brown, and Tom Naughton. 2002. A Hautning in Georgia. Directed by Jeffrey Fine and Tom Naughton. Produced by New Dominion Pictures.

Franklin, Harry. 2002. "Harris County home may be haunted." Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA), April 23: 19.

Walsh, Mick. 1994. "Unsolved mystery in Ellerslie is now 'Unsolved Mystery' on NBC." 

Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA)

, September 18: 31.

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]]> The Wyrick Family Haunting Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:37 When Andy and Lisa Wyrick moved into their new home in Georgia in 1989, the young couple thought they’d lucked out when they finally found a place they could afford. Within a few months, however, Andy and Lisa started noticing strange behavior in their three-year-old daughter, Heidi, and soon after, the Wyricks were forced to face the fact that they might not be alone in the house. When Andy and Lisa Wyrick moved into their new home in Georgia in 1989, the young couple thought they’d lucked out when they finally found a place they could afford. Within a few months, however, Andy and Lisa started noticing strange behavior in their three-year-old daughter, Heidi, and soon after, the Wyricks were forced to face the fact that they might not be alone in the house. true full 719 c02efec0-680f-4b12-a538-cb3e49382147 Esther Cox and the Great Amherst Mystery In the summer of 1878, eighteen-year-old Esther Cox was assaulted at gunpoint by a male acquaintance, leaving the Nova Scotia teenager traumatized and afraid. In the days that followed, Esther and those with whom she shared a house in rural Amherst began to notice unusual things occurring around the house including knocking on the walls and floors, objects flying around the house, and Esther suffering frequent seizures without any apparent cause.

In the months and years that followed, the “Great Amherst Mystery,” as it came to be known, was investigated by various clergy, scientists, and paranormal investigators, all intent on proving or disproving the poltergeist activity. While none of the investigators were ever able to identify the origins of the haunting in the Cox house, the attention made Esther a prominent national figure in spiritualist circles until several bad experiences led her to flee Canada for good several years later.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White for research and writing assistance!

References

Allen, Alexander. 1970. "Strange to relate." Windsor Star, August 22: 32.

Bird, Will R. 1932. "The Great Amherst Mystery." Star Weekly (Toronto, ON), November 19: 28.

Hamilton Spectator. 1878. "Spiritualism or diabolism ." Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON), November 22: 4.

Hubbell, Walter. 1916. The Great Amherst Mystery: A True Narrative of the Supernatural. New York, NY: Brentano Publishing .

Moncton Dispatch. 1879. "The Amherst mystery." Moncton Dispatch, June 18: 1.

Ottawa Daily Citizen. 1878. "The Amherst mystery." Ottaway Daily Citizen, November 23: 1.

Prince, Walter. 1919. "A Critical Study of 'The Great Amherst Mystery'." Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research 89-130.

Smith, Emma. 2022. 

The haunting of Esther Cox is still a mystery in Amherst.

 October 20. Accessed October 7, 2025.

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]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/esther-cox-and-the-great-amherst-mystery-KUfVhhbZ In the summer of 1878, eighteen-year-old Esther Cox was assaulted at gunpoint by a male acquaintance, leaving the Nova Scotia teenager traumatized and afraid. In the days that followed, Esther and those with whom she shared a house in rural Amherst began to notice unusual things occurring around the house including knocking on the walls and floors, objects flying around the house, and Esther suffering frequent seizures without any apparent cause.

In the months and years that followed, the “Great Amherst Mystery,” as it came to be known, was investigated by various clergy, scientists, and paranormal investigators, all intent on proving or disproving the poltergeist activity. While none of the investigators were ever able to identify the origins of the haunting in the Cox house, the attention made Esther a prominent national figure in spiritualist circles until several bad experiences led her to flee Canada for good several years later.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White for research and writing assistance!

References

Allen, Alexander. 1970. "Strange to relate." Windsor Star, August 22: 32.

Bird, Will R. 1932. "The Great Amherst Mystery." Star Weekly (Toronto, ON), November 19: 28.

Hamilton Spectator. 1878. "Spiritualism or diabolism ." Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON), November 22: 4.

Hubbell, Walter. 1916. The Great Amherst Mystery: A True Narrative of the Supernatural. New York, NY: Brentano Publishing .

Moncton Dispatch. 1879. "The Amherst mystery." Moncton Dispatch, June 18: 1.

Ottawa Daily Citizen. 1878. "The Amherst mystery." Ottaway Daily Citizen, November 23: 1.

Prince, Walter. 1919. "A Critical Study of 'The Great Amherst Mystery'." Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research 89-130.

Smith, Emma. 2022. 

The haunting of Esther Cox is still a mystery in Amherst.

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]]> Esther Cox and the Great Amherst Mystery Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:12 In the summer of 1878, eighteen-year-old Esther Cox was assaulted at gunpoint by a male acquaintance, leaving the Nova Scotia teenager traumatized and afraid. In the days that followed, Esther and those with whom she shared a house in rural Amherst began to notice unusual things occurring around the house including knocking on the walls and floors, objects flying around the house, and Esther suffering frequent seizures without any apparent cause. In the summer of 1878, eighteen-year-old Esther Cox was assaulted at gunpoint by a male acquaintance, leaving the Nova Scotia teenager traumatized and afraid. In the days that followed, Esther and those with whom she shared a house in rural Amherst began to notice unusual things occurring around the house including knocking on the walls and floors, objects flying around the house, and Esther suffering frequent seizures without any apparent cause. true full 718 df0c6853-1a27-43ae-8379-566ec3872ede October Bonus Episode - Corpse Medicine: Tomb to Table Weirdos! It's our SECOND BONUS EPISODE!!! This month, Ash is ready to give you a dose of corpse medicine! From mummy dust & king's drops to blood jam & human fat poultices, this month's bonus covers the weird remedies  of yesteryear that will make you PRAISE modern medicine!

 

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]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/october-bonus-episode-corpse-medicine-tomb-to-table-ONw5VFpK Weirdos! It's our SECOND BONUS EPISODE!!! This month, Ash is ready to give you a dose of corpse medicine! From mummy dust & king's drops to blood jam & human fat poultices, this month's bonus covers the weird remedies  of yesteryear that will make you PRAISE modern medicine!

 

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]]> October Bonus Episode - Corpse Medicine: Tomb to Table Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:51:29 Weirdos! It's our SECOND BONUS EPISODE!!! This month, Ash is ready to give you a dose of corpse medicine! From mummy dust & king's drops to blood jam & human fat poultices, this month's bonus covers the weird remedies of yesteryear that will make you PRAISE modern medicine! Weirdos! It's our SECOND BONUS EPISODE!!! This month, Ash is ready to give you a dose of corpse medicine! From mummy dust & king's drops to blood jam & human fat poultices, this month's bonus covers the weird remedies of yesteryear that will make you PRAISE modern medicine! true full 717 2b7f8cd7-6116-40e7-8f4b-f157a5d3f4a4 The Dartmouth College Murders On the evening of January 27, 2001, Roxana Verona arrived at the Etna, NH home of her friends Half and Susanne Zantop for a dinner the couple had planned with friends that night. When no one answered the door, Verona entered the home and found the brutalized bodies of Half and Susanne, both dead from multiple stab wounds.

The murder of the Zantops shocked the tiny community of Etna and the faculty and students of Dartmouth College, where the couple worked at the time of their deaths. The murder baffled local police, who had very little experience with violent crime, much less murder. The first few weeks of the investigation were hampered by an overwhelming number of unhelpful tips from the public and considerable time was wasted on chasing false leads. When investigators finally caught up with the killers nearly a month later, their identities were not at all what anyone was expecting, and their motive for the murder made even less sense.

Resources

Belkin, Douglas, and Lois Shea. 2001. "Slayings cast pall over Dartmouth." Boston Globe, Janaury 30: 1.

Belkin, Douglas, and Marcella Bombardieri. 2001. "A faculty couple at Dartmouth slain." Boston Globe, Janaury 29: 1.

—. 2001. "Officials won't discuss motive or how evidence led to pair." Boston Globe, February 18: 1.

Bombardieri, Marcella, and Tom Farragher. 2001. "1 NH suspect to be arriagned today." Boston Globe, February 21.

Butterfield, Fox. 2002. "Teenagers are sentenced for killing two professors." New York Times, April 5.

Eddy, Kristina. 2001. "Town jholted by death of two professors." Concord Monitor, January 29: 1.

Hookway, Bob. 2002. "Zantop killing was randon." Valley News, February 20: 1.

Lehr, Dick, and Mitchell Zuckoff. 2003. Judgment Ridge: The True Story Behind the Dartmouth Murders. New York, NY: Harper Collins.

Mooney, Brian, and Kathleen Schuckel. 2001. "Bid for a ride via CB trips up NH suspects." Boston Globe, Febraury 20: 1.

New York Times. 2002. "Youth dreamed of adventure, but settled for killing a couple." New York Times, May 18.

Storin, Matthew. 2001. "To our readers." Boston Globe, February 21.

Tillman, Jodie. 2001. "Dartmouth College reacts." Concord Monitor, Janaury 29: 8.

Zuckoff, Mitchell, and Shelley Murphy. 2001. "Love affair eyed in NH killings." Boston Globe, February 16.

—. 2001. "Love affair eyed in NH killings." Boston Globe, February 6.

—. 2001. "Vt. youth sought in NH killings." Boston Globe, February 17: 1.

Zuckoff, Mitchell, Marcella Bombardierri, Douglas Belkin, and Rachel Osterman. 2001. "Zantops were close, but a study in contrasts." 

Boston Globe

, February 16: 1.

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]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dartmouth-college-murders-mX2af5qc On the evening of January 27, 2001, Roxana Verona arrived at the Etna, NH home of her friends Half and Susanne Zantop for a dinner the couple had planned with friends that night. When no one answered the door, Verona entered the home and found the brutalized bodies of Half and Susanne, both dead from multiple stab wounds.

The murder of the Zantops shocked the tiny community of Etna and the faculty and students of Dartmouth College, where the couple worked at the time of their deaths. The murder baffled local police, who had very little experience with violent crime, much less murder. The first few weeks of the investigation were hampered by an overwhelming number of unhelpful tips from the public and considerable time was wasted on chasing false leads. When investigators finally caught up with the killers nearly a month later, their identities were not at all what anyone was expecting, and their motive for the murder made even less sense.

Resources

Belkin, Douglas, and Lois Shea. 2001. "Slayings cast pall over Dartmouth." Boston Globe, Janaury 30: 1.

Belkin, Douglas, and Marcella Bombardieri. 2001. "A faculty couple at Dartmouth slain." Boston Globe, Janaury 29: 1.

—. 2001. "Officials won't discuss motive or how evidence led to pair." Boston Globe, February 18: 1.

Bombardieri, Marcella, and Tom Farragher. 2001. "1 NH suspect to be arriagned today." Boston Globe, February 21.

Butterfield, Fox. 2002. "Teenagers are sentenced for killing two professors." New York Times, April 5.

Eddy, Kristina. 2001. "Town jholted by death of two professors." Concord Monitor, January 29: 1.

Hookway, Bob. 2002. "Zantop killing was randon." Valley News, February 20: 1.

Lehr, Dick, and Mitchell Zuckoff. 2003. Judgment Ridge: The True Story Behind the Dartmouth Murders. New York, NY: Harper Collins.

Mooney, Brian, and Kathleen Schuckel. 2001. "Bid for a ride via CB trips up NH suspects." Boston Globe, Febraury 20: 1.

New York Times. 2002. "Youth dreamed of adventure, but settled for killing a couple." New York Times, May 18.

Storin, Matthew. 2001. "To our readers." Boston Globe, February 21.

Tillman, Jodie. 2001. "Dartmouth College reacts." Concord Monitor, Janaury 29: 8.

Zuckoff, Mitchell, and Shelley Murphy. 2001. "Love affair eyed in NH killings." Boston Globe, February 16.

—. 2001. "Love affair eyed in NH killings." Boston Globe, February 6.

—. 2001. "Vt. youth sought in NH killings." Boston Globe, February 17: 1.

Zuckoff, Mitchell, Marcella Bombardierri, Douglas Belkin, and Rachel Osterman. 2001. "Zantops were close, but a study in contrasts." 

Boston Globe

, February 16: 1.

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]]> The Dartmouth College Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:10 On the evening of January 27, 2001, Roxana Verona arrived at the Etna, NH home of her friends Half and Susanne Zantop for a dinner the couple had planned with friends that night. When no one answered the door, Verona entered the home and found the brutalized bodies of Half and Susanne, both dead from multiple stab wounds. On the evening of January 27, 2001, Roxana Verona arrived at the Etna, NH home of her friends Half and Susanne Zantop for a dinner the couple had planned with friends that night. When no one answered the door, Verona entered the home and found the brutalized bodies of Half and Susanne, both dead from multiple stab wounds. true full 716 c9170c9e-6922-4498-aac8-46a663f465df Forensics, Fiction, and the Fine Line Between Them: A Sit Down with Patricia Cornwell Weirdos! Today we are joined by legendary crime novelist Patricia Cornwell, the mastermind behind the Kay Scarpetta series and one of the pioneers of the forensic thriller genre! Whether you’re a longtime Scarpetta stan or newly forensic-curious, this episode is packed with morbid stories, writing wisdom, and bone-deep passion for the truth!

Looking to Preorder SHARP FORCE, the 29th installment of the Scarpetta series? Click HERE or find it at your favorite bookseller on 10/7/25!

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Join us for our NEXT Morbid Bookclub by starting the first Scarpetta book, Post Mortem! Find it here!

 

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]]> Mon, 6 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/forensics-fiction-and-the-fine-line-between-them-a-sit-down-with-patricia-cornwell-j5SDsTvr Weirdos! Today we are joined by legendary crime novelist Patricia Cornwell, the mastermind behind the Kay Scarpetta series and one of the pioneers of the forensic thriller genre! Whether you’re a longtime Scarpetta stan or newly forensic-curious, this episode is packed with morbid stories, writing wisdom, and bone-deep passion for the truth!

Looking to Preorder SHARP FORCE, the 29th installment of the Scarpetta series? Click HERE or find it at your favorite bookseller on 10/7/25!

Would you like a sneak peak to the Scarpetta Television show? Click Here!

Want to read A Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Ruben? Find it here!

Join us for our NEXT Morbid Bookclub by starting the first Scarpetta book, Post Mortem! Find it here!

 

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]]> Forensics, Fiction, and the Fine Line Between Them: A Sit Down with Patricia Cornwell Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:12 Weirdos! Today we are joined by legendary crime novelist Patricia Cornwell, the mastermind behind the Kay Scarpetta series and one of the pioneers of the forensic thriller genre! Whether you’re a longtime Scarpetta stan or newly forensic-curious, this episode is packed with morbid stories, writing wisdom, and bone-deep passion for the truth! Weirdos! Today we are joined by legendary crime novelist Patricia Cornwell, the mastermind behind the Kay Scarpetta series and one of the pioneers of the forensic thriller genre! Whether you’re a longtime Scarpetta stan or newly forensic-curious, this episode is packed with morbid stories, writing wisdom, and bone-deep passion for the truth! true full 715 bf0d3276-9aab-4776-98a6-86cd4a02055c The Manhattan Alien Abduction On the evening of November 30, 1989, Linda Napolitano awoke in her lower Manhattan apartment to find herself unable to move. She felt as though she was in the presence of other individuals, then she began to lift off her bed and was transported, as though by unseen hands, out her bedroom window several floors up, before being abducted into an unidentified aircraft. 

Linda Napolitano is one of countless people who claim to have been abducted and experimented on by extraterrestrials; however, she is one of very few whose abduction was witnessed by nearly two dozen strangers in one of the busiest cities in the world. According to ufologist Budd Hopkins, Napolitano’s abduction has produced irrefutable evidence of extraterrestrial life, but more importantly, he believes Linda’s case is proof of a larger and more insidious plan to eradicate humanity altogether.

The Manhattan Alien Abduction case is among a small number of heavily researched and well-documented cases of supposed alien abduction in American history, but it is not without its critics. In the years following Linda’s abduction, a dramatic story has unfolded, pitting skeptics and believers against one another in surprising and deeply personal ways.

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Hopkins, Budd. 1996. Witnessed: The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions. New York, NY: Pocket Books.

Lowe, Lindsay. 2024. ‘The Manhattan Alien Abduction’ controversial true story: Why the star is suing Netflix. November 1. Accessed September 27, 2025. https://www.today.com/popculture/manhattan-alien-abduction-true-story-rcna178005.

2024. The Manhattan Alien Abduction. Directed by Vivienne Perry and Daniel Vernon.

Sheaffer, Robert. 2011. "Abductology Implodes." Skeptical Inquirer 25-27.

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]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-manhattan-alien-abduction-rRFcy8cX On the evening of November 30, 1989, Linda Napolitano awoke in her lower Manhattan apartment to find herself unable to move. She felt as though she was in the presence of other individuals, then she began to lift off her bed and was transported, as though by unseen hands, out her bedroom window several floors up, before being abducted into an unidentified aircraft. 

Linda Napolitano is one of countless people who claim to have been abducted and experimented on by extraterrestrials; however, she is one of very few whose abduction was witnessed by nearly two dozen strangers in one of the busiest cities in the world. According to ufologist Budd Hopkins, Napolitano’s abduction has produced irrefutable evidence of extraterrestrial life, but more importantly, he believes Linda’s case is proof of a larger and more insidious plan to eradicate humanity altogether.

The Manhattan Alien Abduction case is among a small number of heavily researched and well-documented cases of supposed alien abduction in American history, but it is not without its critics. In the years following Linda’s abduction, a dramatic story has unfolded, pitting skeptics and believers against one another in surprising and deeply personal ways.

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Hopkins, Budd. 1996. Witnessed: The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions. New York, NY: Pocket Books.

Lowe, Lindsay. 2024. ‘The Manhattan Alien Abduction’ controversial true story: Why the star is suing Netflix. November 1. Accessed September 27, 2025. https://www.today.com/popculture/manhattan-alien-abduction-true-story-rcna178005.

2024. The Manhattan Alien Abduction. Directed by Vivienne Perry and Daniel Vernon.

Sheaffer, Robert. 2011. "Abductology Implodes." Skeptical Inquirer 25-27.

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]]> The Manhattan Alien Abduction Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:12 On the evening of November 30, 1989, Linda Napolitano awoke in her lower Manhattan apartment to find herself unable to move. She felt as though she was in the presence of other individuals, then she began to lift off her bed and was transported, as though by unseen hands, out her bedroom window several floors up, before being abducted into an unidentified aircraft. On the evening of November 30, 1989, Linda Napolitano awoke in her lower Manhattan apartment to find herself unable to move. She felt as though she was in the presence of other individuals, then she began to lift off her bed and was transported, as though by unseen hands, out her bedroom window several floors up, before being abducted into an unidentified aircraft. true full 714 9cd8345f-ce41-42e2-833c-6736e5663448 The Horrific Crimes of the Aspirin Bandit On February 4, 1941, Bronx police officers were called to the home of John and Catherine Pappas for a report of a homicide. Based on the evidence, detectives theorized that someone had been invited into the Pappas apartment while Catherine was home alone and that same someone had strangled her to death, then ransacked the apartment looking for valuables. To investigators the scene resembled a fairly straightforward robbery-homicide; however, to detective Ed Burns, there were elements of the crime scene that bore a striking similarity to another assault and robbery case he’d been assigned to just two weeks earlier in another part of the Bronx. 

What followed was an investigation that exploded in size from a single robbery-gone-wrong that resulted in a murder to a sprawling serial sexual assault case that would eventually involve more than eighty victims in eight states, all victimized by the same man. The hunt for the Aspirin Bandit is among the more remarkable cases in New York criminal history, not only because of the number of victims, but also because of the tremendous effort and coordination put forth to catch the killer—effort and coordination that, in 1941, was virtually unheard of.

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Brooklyn Eagle. 1941. "Papas slayer, faced by victims, confesses." Brooklyn Eagle, March 4: 1.

Connor, Christine, and Elise Greven. 2017. "Gentleman Killer." A Crime to Remember. Janaury 3.

Dillon, Edward, and Howard Whitman. 1941. "Cigarets, aspirin clues to woman's strangler." Daily News (New York, NY), February 6: 4.

New York Times. 1941. "Alarm for burglar sent in Pappas case." New York Times, February 8: 32.

—. 1941. "Cvek found guilty of Pappas murder." New York Times, May 20: 46.

—. 1941. "Cvek tells court he killed in anger." New York Times, May 16: 24.

—. 1941. "Mystery cloaks woman's murder." New York Times, February 6: 15.

—. 1941. "Pappas strangler admits 15 crimes." New York Times, March 5: 1.

—. 1941. "Slayer of woman 'rebukes' press." New York Times, March 8: 34.

—. 1941. "Sun lamp halts trial." New York Times, April 22: 23.

Rice, William. 1941. "Cvek a killer? No surprise to his relatives." 

Daily News (New York, NY)

, March 5: 4.

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]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrific-crimes-of-the-aspirin-bandit-h7wRMuLa On February 4, 1941, Bronx police officers were called to the home of John and Catherine Pappas for a report of a homicide. Based on the evidence, detectives theorized that someone had been invited into the Pappas apartment while Catherine was home alone and that same someone had strangled her to death, then ransacked the apartment looking for valuables. To investigators the scene resembled a fairly straightforward robbery-homicide; however, to detective Ed Burns, there were elements of the crime scene that bore a striking similarity to another assault and robbery case he’d been assigned to just two weeks earlier in another part of the Bronx. 

What followed was an investigation that exploded in size from a single robbery-gone-wrong that resulted in a murder to a sprawling serial sexual assault case that would eventually involve more than eighty victims in eight states, all victimized by the same man. The hunt for the Aspirin Bandit is among the more remarkable cases in New York criminal history, not only because of the number of victims, but also because of the tremendous effort and coordination put forth to catch the killer—effort and coordination that, in 1941, was virtually unheard of.

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Brooklyn Eagle. 1941. "Papas slayer, faced by victims, confesses." Brooklyn Eagle, March 4: 1.

Connor, Christine, and Elise Greven. 2017. "Gentleman Killer." A Crime to Remember. Janaury 3.

Dillon, Edward, and Howard Whitman. 1941. "Cigarets, aspirin clues to woman's strangler." Daily News (New York, NY), February 6: 4.

New York Times. 1941. "Alarm for burglar sent in Pappas case." New York Times, February 8: 32.

—. 1941. "Cvek found guilty of Pappas murder." New York Times, May 20: 46.

—. 1941. "Cvek tells court he killed in anger." New York Times, May 16: 24.

—. 1941. "Mystery cloaks woman's murder." New York Times, February 6: 15.

—. 1941. "Pappas strangler admits 15 crimes." New York Times, March 5: 1.

—. 1941. "Slayer of woman 'rebukes' press." New York Times, March 8: 34.

—. 1941. "Sun lamp halts trial." New York Times, April 22: 23.

Rice, William. 1941. "Cvek a killer? No surprise to his relatives." 

Daily News (New York, NY)

, March 5: 4.

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]]> The Horrific Crimes of the Aspirin Bandit Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:22 On February 4, 1941, Bronx police officers were called to the home of John and Catherine Pappas for a report of a homicide. Based on the evidence, detectives theorized that someone had been invited into the Pappas apartment while Catherine was home alone and that same someone had strangled her to death, then ransacked the apartment looking for valuables. To investigators the scene resembled a fairly straightforward robbery-homicide; however, to detective Ed Burns, there were elements of the crime scene that bore a striking similarity to another assault and robbery case he’d been assigned to just two weeks earlier in another part of the Bronx. On February 4, 1941, Bronx police officers were called to the home of John and Catherine Pappas for a report of a homicide. Based on the evidence, detectives theorized that someone had been invited into the Pappas apartment while Catherine was home alone and that same someone had strangled her to death, then ransacked the apartment looking for valuables. To investigators the scene resembled a fairly straightforward robbery-homicide; however, to detective Ed Burns, there were elements of the crime scene that bore a striking similarity to another assault and robbery case he’d been assigned to just two weeks earlier in another part of the Bronx. true full 713 9f76d7aa-ef6f-4c36-8b59-e9e8c9ccad84 Listener Tales 102: Villains! Weirdos, REJOICE! It’s that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! This week, Ash & Alaina enter their villain era, and  focus on tales from the early oughts! We’ve got haunted plants! We’ve got stories about a break in! We’ve got ghostly babysitters! So sit down, grab a cup of ambrosia and join us as we say farewell to September!

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]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-102-villains-OAFFx3vs Weirdos, REJOICE! It’s that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! This week, Ash & Alaina enter their villain era, and  focus on tales from the early oughts! We’ve got haunted plants! We’ve got stories about a break in! We’ve got ghostly babysitters! So sit down, grab a cup of ambrosia and join us as we say farewell to September!

LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on 9/25/2025!

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]]> Listener Tales 102: Villains! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:25 Weirdos, REJOICE! It’s that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! This week, Ash & Alaina enter their villain era, and  focus on tales from the early oughts! We’ve got haunted plants! We’ve got stories about a break in! We’ve got ghostly babysitters! So sit down, grab a cup of ambrosia and join us as we say farewell to September! Weirdos, REJOICE! It’s that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! This week, Ash & Alaina enter their villain era, and  focus on tales from the early oughts! We’ve got haunted plants! We’ve got stories about a break in! We’ve got ghostly babysitters! So sit down, grab a cup of ambrosia and join us as we say farewell to September! true full 712 13c6c949-f568-4ad6-a221-24fdda074f54 Dialing the Dead: A Séance with Sam & Colby Weirdos! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the haunted and the unexplainable with none other than Sam & Colby! They’ve shared their passion for seeking the paranormal, taunting the unknown, and occasionally screaming at shadows in abandoned places. Sam & Colby talk about some of their most terrifying (and hilarious) experiences on the road, as well as answer questions we can confidently say they’ve never been asked!

Want to watch their ghost hunts? Check out their YouTube Channel HERE!

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]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dialing-the-dead-a-seance-with-sam-colby-9drR87Ih Weirdos! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the haunted and the unexplainable with none other than Sam & Colby! They’ve shared their passion for seeking the paranormal, taunting the unknown, and occasionally screaming at shadows in abandoned places. Sam & Colby talk about some of their most terrifying (and hilarious) experiences on the road, as well as answer questions we can confidently say they’ve never been asked!

Want to watch their ghost hunts? Check out their YouTube Channel HERE!

Interested in doing a ghost hunt at the haunted school they purchased? Book your experience HERE!

Check out their Escape Room: Room 1952 Asylum? Book it HERE!

Purchase their NEW Hunt A Killer Game: The Haunting of Wicker Ridge HERE!

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]]> Dialing the Dead: A Séance with Sam & Colby Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:53:03 Weirdos! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the haunted and the unexplainable with none other than Sam & Colby! They’ve shared their passion for seeking the paranormal, taunting the unknown, and occasionally screaming at shadows in abandoned places. Sam & Colby talk about some of their most terrifying (and hilarious) experiences on the road, as well as answer questions we can confidently say they’ve never been asked! Weirdos! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the haunted and the unexplainable with none other than Sam & Colby! They’ve shared their passion for seeking the paranormal, taunting the unknown, and occasionally screaming at shadows in abandoned places. Sam & Colby talk about some of their most terrifying (and hilarious) experiences on the road, as well as answer questions we can confidently say they’ve never been asked! true full 711 b2a57ed0-06e6-430a-9e79-bdea0159ee6b The Unsolved Death Stephanie Wasilishin In the early morning hours of July 9, 1993, police in Sedona, Arizona received a dispatch call from 911 regarding a domestic violence related shooting at a home on Coffee Pot Drive. When they arrived at the home, officers found thirty-one-year-old Russell Peterson performing CPR on his longtime girlfriend, Stephanie Wasilishin, who was lying on the floor of the couple’s bedroom with a large hole in her neck from a .44 caliber bullet. Also present in the bedroom was the couple’s four-year-old daughter.

At first, Peterson told investigators that Stephanie had fired the gun at him in the living room, then retreated to the bedroom, where the two struggled over the gun, during which Stephanie was shot. Later, however, Peterson changed his story, telling detectives he couldn’t remember what happened, but he thought Stephanie shot herself. Further complicating matters was the couple’s daughter, who told detectives “Papa killed her.”

For decades, the Wasilishin family has sought justice for Stephanie, but that justice and the answers to their questions have remained elusive. With the passage of time, is it possible for investigators to close the case on Stephanie Wasilishin’s death, or has too much time passed for a resolution to present itself?

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Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Brooks, Scott. 1993. Miscellaneous offense report, Peterson/Wasilishin. Incident Report, Sedona, Arizona: Sedona Police Department.

Eland, Ron. 2020. Sedona Police Department adds more pieces to puzzle in 1993 death. July 27. Accessed August 5, 2025. https://www.redrocknews.com/2020/07/27/sedona-police-department-adds-more-pieces-to-puzzle-of-1993-death/.

—. 2020. Sedona Police Department returns to 1993 case. July 16. Accessed August 5, 2025. https://www.redrocknews.com/2020/07/16/sedona-police-department-returns-to-1993-case/.

Irish, Robert. 1993. Sedona Police Department Supplementary Report, case #93-4944. Supplementary Report, Sewdoa, Arizona: Sedona Police Department.

Keen, Dr. Philip. 1993. Report of Autopsy, Stephanie Wasilishin. Autopsy, Phoenix, Arizona: Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner.

Spokes, Walter. 1993. Russell Peters interview, 10-21-93. Interview transcript, Sedona, Arizona: Sedona Police Department.

Spokes, Walter. 1993. 

Supplementary Report, case # 93-4944.

 Incident report, Sedona, Arizona: Sedona Police Department.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unsolved-death-stephanie-wasilishin-opFVxz5r In the early morning hours of July 9, 1993, police in Sedona, Arizona received a dispatch call from 911 regarding a domestic violence related shooting at a home on Coffee Pot Drive. When they arrived at the home, officers found thirty-one-year-old Russell Peterson performing CPR on his longtime girlfriend, Stephanie Wasilishin, who was lying on the floor of the couple’s bedroom with a large hole in her neck from a .44 caliber bullet. Also present in the bedroom was the couple’s four-year-old daughter.

At first, Peterson told investigators that Stephanie had fired the gun at him in the living room, then retreated to the bedroom, where the two struggled over the gun, during which Stephanie was shot. Later, however, Peterson changed his story, telling detectives he couldn’t remember what happened, but he thought Stephanie shot herself. Further complicating matters was the couple’s daughter, who told detectives “Papa killed her.”

For decades, the Wasilishin family has sought justice for Stephanie, but that justice and the answers to their questions have remained elusive. With the passage of time, is it possible for investigators to close the case on Stephanie Wasilishin’s death, or has too much time passed for a resolution to present itself?

Looking to sign the petition? Click here!

Want LISTEN to Nikki’s Podcast “PAPI KILLED MOMMY” Listen here!

Follow Nikki on TikTok Click here!

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Brooks, Scott. 1993. Miscellaneous offense report, Peterson/Wasilishin. Incident Report, Sedona, Arizona: Sedona Police Department.

Eland, Ron. 2020. Sedona Police Department adds more pieces to puzzle in 1993 death. July 27. Accessed August 5, 2025. https://www.redrocknews.com/2020/07/27/sedona-police-department-adds-more-pieces-to-puzzle-of-1993-death/.

—. 2020. Sedona Police Department returns to 1993 case. July 16. Accessed August 5, 2025. https://www.redrocknews.com/2020/07/16/sedona-police-department-returns-to-1993-case/.

Irish, Robert. 1993. Sedona Police Department Supplementary Report, case #93-4944. Supplementary Report, Sewdoa, Arizona: Sedona Police Department.

Keen, Dr. Philip. 1993. Report of Autopsy, Stephanie Wasilishin. Autopsy, Phoenix, Arizona: Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner.

Spokes, Walter. 1993. Russell Peters interview, 10-21-93. Interview transcript, Sedona, Arizona: Sedona Police Department.

Spokes, Walter. 1993. 

Supplementary Report, case # 93-4944.

 Incident report, Sedona, Arizona: Sedona Police Department.

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]]> The Unsolved Death Stephanie Wasilishin Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:38 In the early morning hours of July 9, 1993, police in Sedona, Arizona received a dispatch call from 911 regarding a domestic violence related shooting at a home on Coffee Pot Drive. When they arrived at the home, officers found thirty-one-year-old Russell Peterson performing CPR on his longtime girlfriend, Stephanie Wasilishin, who was lying on the floor of the couple’s bedroom with a large hole in her neck from a .44 caliber bullet. Also present in the bedroom was the couple’s four-year-old daughter. In the early morning hours of July 9, 1993, police in Sedona, Arizona received a dispatch call from 911 regarding a domestic violence related shooting at a home on Coffee Pot Drive. When they arrived at the home, officers found thirty-one-year-old Russell Peterson performing CPR on his longtime girlfriend, Stephanie Wasilishin, who was lying on the floor of the couple’s bedroom with a large hole in her neck from a .44 caliber bullet. Also present in the bedroom was the couple’s four-year-old daughter. true full 710 cfbf6467-43b8-4908-b436-8e5e1dc4ddab The Enfield Poltergeist In the summer of 1977, single mother Margaret Hodgson called the police to her council estate apartment in Enfield, London to report that she and her two daughters, Janet and Peggy, had seen furniture move in the apartment and were hearing strange noises coming from within the walls. That simple albeit unusual call set in motion a chain of events that would thrust the unassuming Hodgson family into the center of a debate about the existence of the supernatural and forever associate them with one of England’s most notorious paranormal cases, the Enfield poltergeist.

Over the course of roughly eighteen months, the family claimed they were subjected to a variety of supernatural harassment that ranged from moving furniture and knocking in the walls to disembodied voices and even involuntary levitation. Soon after the report was made to the police, the story attracted a variety of news outlets and paranormal investigators, all determined to either prove the case a genuine poltergeist or a hoax perpetrated by two adolescent attention-seeking girls.

Nearly fifty years later, the case remains controversial among skeptics and believers, all of whom want to know what exactly did happen in the Hodgson's apartment and who—or what—is to blame for the disturbances.

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

 

References

Amin, Meghna. 2022. "Man behind photos of the Enfield poltergeist ‘still can’t believe’ what he saw." The Metro, October 28.

Brimmer, Ryan. 1978. "Ghost Story." Daily Mirror, March 30: 20.

Cambridge Evening News. 1978. "Pitfalls facing psychic investigator." Cambridge Evening News, March 31: 18.

Couttie, Bob. 1988. Forbidden Knowledge: The Paranormal Paradox. Cambridge, UK: Lutterworth.

French, Chris. 2016. Five reasons why London’s most famous poltergeist case is a hoax. June 17. Accessed October 7, 2023. https://www.timeout.com/london/blog/five-reasons-why-londons-most-famous-poltergeist-case-is-a-hoax-061616.

Grosse, Maurice. 1977. "Poltergeist in Enfield." The Observer, November 20: 16.

Hyde, Deborah. 2015. "The Enfield 'poltergeist:' a sceptic speaks." The Guardian, May 1.

Nickell, Joe. 2012. "Enfield Poltergeist." Skeptical Inquirer 36 (4): 12-14.

Playfair, Guy Lyon. 1980. This House is Haunted. New York, NY: Stein and Day.

 

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]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-enfield-poltergeist-XcooGU8D In the summer of 1977, single mother Margaret Hodgson called the police to her council estate apartment in Enfield, London to report that she and her two daughters, Janet and Peggy, had seen furniture move in the apartment and were hearing strange noises coming from within the walls. That simple albeit unusual call set in motion a chain of events that would thrust the unassuming Hodgson family into the center of a debate about the existence of the supernatural and forever associate them with one of England’s most notorious paranormal cases, the Enfield poltergeist.

Over the course of roughly eighteen months, the family claimed they were subjected to a variety of supernatural harassment that ranged from moving furniture and knocking in the walls to disembodied voices and even involuntary levitation. Soon after the report was made to the police, the story attracted a variety of news outlets and paranormal investigators, all determined to either prove the case a genuine poltergeist or a hoax perpetrated by two adolescent attention-seeking girls.

Nearly fifty years later, the case remains controversial among skeptics and believers, all of whom want to know what exactly did happen in the Hodgson's apartment and who—or what—is to blame for the disturbances.

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

 

References

Amin, Meghna. 2022. "Man behind photos of the Enfield poltergeist ‘still can’t believe’ what he saw." The Metro, October 28.

Brimmer, Ryan. 1978. "Ghost Story." Daily Mirror, March 30: 20.

Cambridge Evening News. 1978. "Pitfalls facing psychic investigator." Cambridge Evening News, March 31: 18.

Couttie, Bob. 1988. Forbidden Knowledge: The Paranormal Paradox. Cambridge, UK: Lutterworth.

French, Chris. 2016. Five reasons why London’s most famous poltergeist case is a hoax. June 17. Accessed October 7, 2023. https://www.timeout.com/london/blog/five-reasons-why-londons-most-famous-poltergeist-case-is-a-hoax-061616.

Grosse, Maurice. 1977. "Poltergeist in Enfield." The Observer, November 20: 16.

Hyde, Deborah. 2015. "The Enfield 'poltergeist:' a sceptic speaks." The Guardian, May 1.

Nickell, Joe. 2012. "Enfield Poltergeist." Skeptical Inquirer 36 (4): 12-14.

Playfair, Guy Lyon. 1980. This House is Haunted. New York, NY: Stein and Day.

 

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]]> The Enfield Poltergeist Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:27 In the summer of 1977, single mother Margaret Hodgson called the police to her council estate apartment in Enfield, London to report that she and her two daughters, Janet and Peggy, had seen furniture move in the apartment and were hearing strange noises coming from within the walls. That simple albeit unusual call set in motion a chain of events that would thrust the unassuming Hodgson family into the center of a debate about the existence of the supernatural and forever associate them with one of England’s most notorious paranormal cases, the Enfield poltergeist. In the summer of 1977, single mother Margaret Hodgson called the police to her council estate apartment in Enfield, London to report that she and her two daughters, Janet and Peggy, had seen furniture move in the apartment and were hearing strange noises coming from within the walls. That simple albeit unusual call set in motion a chain of events that would thrust the unassuming Hodgson family into the center of a debate about the existence of the supernatural and forever associate them with one of England’s most notorious paranormal cases, the Enfield poltergeist. true full 709 03b7c88d-c3f0-4f5c-85fb-9b62d141b346 September Bonus Episode: Unknown Number: The High School Catfish Happy Friday, weirdos! We are SO EXCITED to spend our FIRST MONTHLY BONUS EPISODE digging into the shocking Netflix Documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish! MAJOR spoilers ahead, so if you haven't watched it yet, press 'pause' and get thee to Netflix IMMEDIATELY!

Want to watch the documentary? Find it on Netflix here! Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

Looking for the article we mentioned? Find it on THECUT Here! Who Was Cyberbullying  Kendra Licari's Teen Daughter?

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]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/september-bonus-episode-unknown-number-the-high-school-catfish-XoU0a9XG Happy Friday, weirdos! We are SO EXCITED to spend our FIRST MONTHLY BONUS EPISODE digging into the shocking Netflix Documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish! MAJOR spoilers ahead, so if you haven't watched it yet, press 'pause' and get thee to Netflix IMMEDIATELY!

Want to watch the documentary? Find it on Netflix here! Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

Looking for the article we mentioned? Find it on THECUT Here! Who Was Cyberbullying  Kendra Licari's Teen Daughter?

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]]> September Bonus Episode: Unknown Number: The High School Catfish Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:00 Happy Friday, weirdos! We are SO EXCITED to spend our FIRST MONTHLY BONUS EPISODE digging into the shocking Netflix Documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish! MAJOR spoilers ahead, so if you haven't watched it yet, press 'pause' and get thee to Netflix IMMEDIATELY! Happy Friday, weirdos! We are SO EXCITED to spend our FIRST MONTHLY BONUS EPISODE digging into the shocking Netflix Documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish! MAJOR spoilers ahead, so if you haven't watched it yet, press 'pause' and get thee to Netflix IMMEDIATELY! true full 708 e59991dc-d1e3-4887-970b-3bf8c92eee95 The Tragic Death of Gloria Ramirez Just after 8:00 pm on the evening of February 19, 1994, thirty-one-year-old Gloria Ramirez was admitted to Riverside General Hospital with what Emergency Room staff believed were symptoms of a heart attack. When Ramirez failed to respond to the medications and emergency treatments, medical staff began preparations for defibrillation; however, when they removed the woman’s shirt, they were surprised to find her skin covered in an oily sheen and her body seemed to be emitting an odd fruity odor. Stranger still, when a nurse took a blood sample from the woman’s arm, the blood smelled of ammonia and appeared to have slightly yellow particles floating in it. The nurse turned to leave the room, intending to take the sample for immediate analysis, but she didn’t even make it to the door before she lost consciousness and was caught by a coworker before her limp body hit the floor. Less than an hour after she was admitted to the Riverside General Emergency Room, Gloria Ramirez was pronounced dead, but her story was far from over.

Within hours of Ramirez’s visit to the ER, medical personnel who attended her that evening became sick with symptoms typically associated with insecticide poisoning (tremors, apnea, burning skin), and several required hospitalization. In the days and weeks that followed, the doctors and nurses who’d come into direct contact with Ramirez continued to experience bizarre symptoms that seemed to defy logical explanation and left everyone wondering, how had a seemingly ordinary woman’s body been transformed into Trojan horse of toxicity most associated with chemical warfare?

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Ayers, B. Drummon. 1994. "Elaborate precautions taken for autopsy in mystery fumes case." New York Times, February 25: A17.

Ayers, B. Drummond. 1994. "After airtight autopsy, mystery lingers in case of hospital fumes." New York Times, February 26: 10.

Boodman, Sandra G. 1994. "Was it a case of mass hysteria or poisoning by toxic chemical?" Washington Post, September 13.

Gorman, Tom. 1994. "Victims of fumes still ill, and still seeking answers." Los Angeles Times, April 14: 1.

King, Peter H. 1994. "Another funeral of note." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 3.

Kolata, Gina. 1994. "Fumes at hospital baffle officials." New York Times, February 22: A12.

New York Times. 1994. "Doctor faults state report on faintings." New York Times, September 4.

—. 1994. "Doctor files lawsuit over mystery fumes in emergency room." New York Times, August 10: A14.

—. 1994. "Kidney failure killed woman in fumes case." New York Times, May 1.

Stone, Richard. 1995. "Analysis of a Toxic Death." Discover Magazine, April 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-death-of-gloria-ramirez-Lf4jeRRL Just after 8:00 pm on the evening of February 19, 1994, thirty-one-year-old Gloria Ramirez was admitted to Riverside General Hospital with what Emergency Room staff believed were symptoms of a heart attack. When Ramirez failed to respond to the medications and emergency treatments, medical staff began preparations for defibrillation; however, when they removed the woman’s shirt, they were surprised to find her skin covered in an oily sheen and her body seemed to be emitting an odd fruity odor. Stranger still, when a nurse took a blood sample from the woman’s arm, the blood smelled of ammonia and appeared to have slightly yellow particles floating in it. The nurse turned to leave the room, intending to take the sample for immediate analysis, but she didn’t even make it to the door before she lost consciousness and was caught by a coworker before her limp body hit the floor. Less than an hour after she was admitted to the Riverside General Emergency Room, Gloria Ramirez was pronounced dead, but her story was far from over.

Within hours of Ramirez’s visit to the ER, medical personnel who attended her that evening became sick with symptoms typically associated with insecticide poisoning (tremors, apnea, burning skin), and several required hospitalization. In the days and weeks that followed, the doctors and nurses who’d come into direct contact with Ramirez continued to experience bizarre symptoms that seemed to defy logical explanation and left everyone wondering, how had a seemingly ordinary woman’s body been transformed into Trojan horse of toxicity most associated with chemical warfare?

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Ayers, B. Drummon. 1994. "Elaborate precautions taken for autopsy in mystery fumes case." New York Times, February 25: A17.

Ayers, B. Drummond. 1994. "After airtight autopsy, mystery lingers in case of hospital fumes." New York Times, February 26: 10.

Boodman, Sandra G. 1994. "Was it a case of mass hysteria or poisoning by toxic chemical?" Washington Post, September 13.

Gorman, Tom. 1994. "Victims of fumes still ill, and still seeking answers." Los Angeles Times, April 14: 1.

King, Peter H. 1994. "Another funeral of note." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 3.

Kolata, Gina. 1994. "Fumes at hospital baffle officials." New York Times, February 22: A12.

New York Times. 1994. "Doctor faults state report on faintings." New York Times, September 4.

—. 1994. "Doctor files lawsuit over mystery fumes in emergency room." New York Times, August 10: A14.

—. 1994. "Kidney failure killed woman in fumes case." New York Times, May 1.

Stone, Richard. 1995. "Analysis of a Toxic Death." Discover Magazine, April 1.

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]]> The Tragic Death of Gloria Ramirez Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:51 Just after 8:00 pm on the evening of February 19, 1994, thirty-one-year-old Gloria Ramirez was admitted to Riverside General Hospital with what Emergency Room staff believed were symptoms of a heart attack. Just after 8:00 pm on the evening of February 19, 1994, thirty-one-year-old Gloria Ramirez was admitted to Riverside General Hospital with what Emergency Room staff believed were symptoms of a heart attack. true full 707 ccb75dda-8f63-48df-9c0d-e342d641311b The Kidnapping Of Patty Hearst (Part 4) When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. 

For nearly two months, the SLA held Patty Hearts captive, or so it seemed to the public. But when the group’s demands were met and Hearst was given the opportunity to leave, the teenager shocked the world when, rather than flee her captors, she joined their ranks in support of their cause. Hearst’s decision set in motion a chain of events that resulted in several acts of explosive violence and forever changed the way we think about victims of kidnapping. Yet in all the analysis of the case over the last fifty years, one question remains unanswered, and possibly unanswerable: Was Patty Hearst a willing accomplice to the SLA or was she a brainwashed victim trying to survive a traumatic ordeal?

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 8 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kidnapping-of-patty-hearst-part-4-aQBInIn9 When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. 

For nearly two months, the SLA held Patty Hearts captive, or so it seemed to the public. But when the group’s demands were met and Hearst was given the opportunity to leave, the teenager shocked the world when, rather than flee her captors, she joined their ranks in support of their cause. Hearst’s decision set in motion a chain of events that resulted in several acts of explosive violence and forever changed the way we think about victims of kidnapping. Yet in all the analysis of the case over the last fifty years, one question remains unanswered, and possibly unanswerable: Was Patty Hearst a willing accomplice to the SLA or was she a brainwashed victim trying to survive a traumatic ordeal?

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

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]]> The Kidnapping Of Patty Hearst (Part 4) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:30 When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. true full 706 323a57c7-97f9-4277-b61f-84db6582b604 The Kidnapping Of Patty Hearst (Part 3) When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. 

For nearly two months, the SLA held Patty Hearts captive, or so it seemed to the public. But when the group’s demands were met and Hearst was given the opportunity to leave, the teenager shocked the world when, rather than flee her captors, she joined their ranks in support of their cause. Hearst’s decision set in motion a chain of events that resulted in several acts of explosive violence and forever changed the way we think about victims of kidnapping. Yet in all the analysis of the case over the last fifty years, one question remains unanswered, and possibly unanswerable: Was Patty Hearst a willing accomplice to the SLA or was she a brainwashed victim trying to survive a traumatic ordeal?

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kidnapping-of-patty-hearst-part-3-lSjTs4Bw When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. 

For nearly two months, the SLA held Patty Hearts captive, or so it seemed to the public. But when the group’s demands were met and Hearst was given the opportunity to leave, the teenager shocked the world when, rather than flee her captors, she joined their ranks in support of their cause. Hearst’s decision set in motion a chain of events that resulted in several acts of explosive violence and forever changed the way we think about victims of kidnapping. Yet in all the analysis of the case over the last fifty years, one question remains unanswered, and possibly unanswerable: Was Patty Hearst a willing accomplice to the SLA or was she a brainwashed victim trying to survive a traumatic ordeal?

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Kidnapping Of Patty Hearst (Part 3) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:00 When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. true full 705 40a84551-1361-4512-818e-21f82f19b2ff The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst (Part 2) When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. 

For nearly two months, the SLA held Patty Hearts captive, or so it seemed to the public. But when the group’s demands were met and Hearst was given the opportunity to leave, the teenager shocked the world when, rather than flee her captors, she joined their ranks in support of their cause. Hearst’s decision set in motion a chain of events that resulted in several acts of explosive violence and forever changed the way we think about victims of kidnapping. Yet in all the analysis of the case over the last fifty years, one question remains unanswered, and possibly unanswerable: Was Patty Hearst a willing accomplice to the SLA or was she a brainwashed victim trying to survive a traumatic ordeal?

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Associated Press. 1974. "SLA commandos rob bank, shoot 2." Los Angeles Times, April 15: 1.

Caldwell, Earl. 1974. "Miss Hearst says she joins terrorists." New York Times, April 4: 1.

Conant, Jane Eshleman. 1974. "Guns point at 'Tania' in bank." San Francisco Examiner, April 16: 1.

Cook, Stephen. 1976. "Doctor: I wasn't harsh with Patty." San Francisco Examiner, January 15 : 1.

—. 1975. "Patty falling apart and must leave jail, her lawyer says." San Francisco Examiner, September 29: 1.

Curtain, Andrew. 1974. "New offer to Patty's captors." San Francisco Examiner, February 23: 1.

Fosburgh, Lacey. 1974. "Miss Hearst: an unlikely revolutionary." New York Times, April 7: 1.

Hager, Philip, and Daryl Lembke. 1974. "Kidnappers may offer 'deal' for Hearst girl." Los Angeles Times, February 9: 1.

Hager, Philip, and Dick Main. 1974. "$2 million for food pledged by Hearst." San Francisco Examiner, February 19: 1.

Hearst, Patricia. 1974. "Transcript of Patricia Hearst's diatribe on 'SLA expropriation'." San Francisco Examiner, April 25: 4.

Kendall, John. 1974. "'Never afraid of death,' defiant Miss Hearst declares on tape." Los Angeles Times, June 8: 1.

Linder, Douglas. n.d. The Patty Hearst Tapes. Accessed June 22, 2025. https://www.famous-trials.com/pattyhearst/2209-tapes.

Martinez, Al, and Robert Kistler. 1974. "Suspected SLA hideout stormed, 5 die." Los Angeles Times, May 18: 1.

Nordheimer, Jon. 1974. "Miss Hearst is now Tania, but how and why?" New York Times, May 26: 160.

San Francisco Examiner. 1974. "Father agree--it's Patty's voice." San Francisco Examiner, February 12: 18.

—. 1974. "Her voice: 'Mom, Dad, I'm ok'." San Francisco Examiner, February 12: 1.

—. 1974. "'It's terrible, vicious,' father says." San Francisco Examiner, April 16: 1.

—. 1975. "Patty asked to join the SLA, Rolling Stone article says." San Francisco Examiner, September 29: 2.

—. 1974. "'People in Need' opens with chaos, violence." San Francisco Examiner, February 23: 1.

—. 1974. "The public's reaction to the kidnapping." San Francisco Examiner, February 17: 20.

—. 1974. "5 victims in shootout at suspected SLA hideout." San Francisco Exminer, May 18: 1.

2020. The Crimes That Changed Us. Performed by Sebastian Smith.

Symbionese Liberation Army. n.d. "SLA Communique." UMKC Famous Trials. Accessed June 19, 2025. https://www.famous-trials.com/pattyhearst/2328-sla-communique.

Toobin, Jeffrey. 2017. American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst. New York, NY : Anchor Books.

Turner, Wallace. 1974. "Graddaughter of Hearst abducted by 3." New York Times, February 6: 1.

—. 1974. "Note says terrorists hold Miss Hearst." New York Times, February 8: 1.

United Press International. 1976. "Jury acquits Steve Soliah." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), April 28: 6.

Waugh, Dexter. 1974. "Key groups offer help to free Patty." San Francisco Examiner, February 14: 1.

Waugh, Dexter, and Don West. 1979. "'Nothing wrong with being Patty Hearst'." San Francisco Examiner, February 1: 1.

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]]> Mon, 1 Sep 2025 07:05:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kidnapping-of-patty-hearst-part-2-0qYS_uMU When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. 

For nearly two months, the SLA held Patty Hearts captive, or so it seemed to the public. But when the group’s demands were met and Hearst was given the opportunity to leave, the teenager shocked the world when, rather than flee her captors, she joined their ranks in support of their cause. Hearst’s decision set in motion a chain of events that resulted in several acts of explosive violence and forever changed the way we think about victims of kidnapping. Yet in all the analysis of the case over the last fifty years, one question remains unanswered, and possibly unanswerable: Was Patty Hearst a willing accomplice to the SLA or was she a brainwashed victim trying to survive a traumatic ordeal?

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Associated Press. 1974. "SLA commandos rob bank, shoot 2." Los Angeles Times, April 15: 1.

Caldwell, Earl. 1974. "Miss Hearst says she joins terrorists." New York Times, April 4: 1.

Conant, Jane Eshleman. 1974. "Guns point at 'Tania' in bank." San Francisco Examiner, April 16: 1.

Cook, Stephen. 1976. "Doctor: I wasn't harsh with Patty." San Francisco Examiner, January 15 : 1.

—. 1975. "Patty falling apart and must leave jail, her lawyer says." San Francisco Examiner, September 29: 1.

Curtain, Andrew. 1974. "New offer to Patty's captors." San Francisco Examiner, February 23: 1.

Fosburgh, Lacey. 1974. "Miss Hearst: an unlikely revolutionary." New York Times, April 7: 1.

Hager, Philip, and Daryl Lembke. 1974. "Kidnappers may offer 'deal' for Hearst girl." Los Angeles Times, February 9: 1.

Hager, Philip, and Dick Main. 1974. "$2 million for food pledged by Hearst." San Francisco Examiner, February 19: 1.

Hearst, Patricia. 1974. "Transcript of Patricia Hearst's diatribe on 'SLA expropriation'." San Francisco Examiner, April 25: 4.

Kendall, John. 1974. "'Never afraid of death,' defiant Miss Hearst declares on tape." Los Angeles Times, June 8: 1.

Linder, Douglas. n.d. The Patty Hearst Tapes. Accessed June 22, 2025. https://www.famous-trials.com/pattyhearst/2209-tapes.

Martinez, Al, and Robert Kistler. 1974. "Suspected SLA hideout stormed, 5 die." Los Angeles Times, May 18: 1.

Nordheimer, Jon. 1974. "Miss Hearst is now Tania, but how and why?" New York Times, May 26: 160.

San Francisco Examiner. 1974. "Father agree--it's Patty's voice." San Francisco Examiner, February 12: 18.

—. 1974. "Her voice: 'Mom, Dad, I'm ok'." San Francisco Examiner, February 12: 1.

—. 1974. "'It's terrible, vicious,' father says." San Francisco Examiner, April 16: 1.

—. 1975. "Patty asked to join the SLA, Rolling Stone article says." San Francisco Examiner, September 29: 2.

—. 1974. "'People in Need' opens with chaos, violence." San Francisco Examiner, February 23: 1.

—. 1974. "The public's reaction to the kidnapping." San Francisco Examiner, February 17: 20.

—. 1974. "5 victims in shootout at suspected SLA hideout." San Francisco Exminer, May 18: 1.

2020. The Crimes That Changed Us. Performed by Sebastian Smith.

Symbionese Liberation Army. n.d. "SLA Communique." UMKC Famous Trials. Accessed June 19, 2025. https://www.famous-trials.com/pattyhearst/2328-sla-communique.

Toobin, Jeffrey. 2017. American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst. New York, NY : Anchor Books.

Turner, Wallace. 1974. "Graddaughter of Hearst abducted by 3." New York Times, February 6: 1.

—. 1974. "Note says terrorists hold Miss Hearst." New York Times, February 8: 1.

United Press International. 1976. "Jury acquits Steve Soliah." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), April 28: 6.

Waugh, Dexter. 1974. "Key groups offer help to free Patty." San Francisco Examiner, February 14: 1.

Waugh, Dexter, and Don West. 1979. "'Nothing wrong with being Patty Hearst'." San Francisco Examiner, February 1: 1.

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]]> The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:10 (Part 2) When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. (Part 2) When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. true full 704 58f04816-f495-4189-8326-53836caee15d The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst (Part 1) When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. 

For nearly two months, the SLA held Patty Hearts captive, or so it seemed to the public. But when the group’s demands were met and Hearst was given the opportunity to leave, the teenager shocked the world when, rather than flee her captors, she joined their ranks in support of their cause. Hearst’s decision set in motion a chain of events that resulted in several acts of explosive violence and forever changed the way we think about victims of kidnapping. Yet in all the analysis of the case over the last fifty years, one question remains unanswered, and possibly unanswerable: Was Patty Hearst a willing accomplice to the SLA or was she a brainwashed victim trying to survive a traumatic ordeal?

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Associated Press. 1974. "SLA commandos rob bank, shoot 2." Los Angeles Times, April 15: 1.

Caldwell, Earl. 1974. "Miss Hearst says she joins terrorists." New York Times, April 4: 1.

Conant, Jane Eshleman. 1974. "Guns point at 'Tania' in bank." San Francisco Examiner, April 16: 1.

Cook, Stephen. 1976. "Doctor: I wasn't harsh with Patty." San Francisco Examiner, January 15 : 1.

—. 1975. "Patty falling apart and must leave jail, her lawyer says." San Francisco Examiner, September 29: 1.

Curtain, Andrew. 1974. "New offer to Patty's captors." San Francisco Examiner, February 23: 1.

Fosburgh, Lacey. 1974. "Miss Hearst: an unlikely revolutionary." New York Times, April 7: 1.

Hager, Philip, and Daryl Lembke. 1974. "Kidnappers may offer 'deal' for Hearst girl." Los Angeles Times, February 9: 1.

Hager, Philip, and Dick Main. 1974. "$2 million for food pledged by Hearst." San Francisco Examiner, February 19: 1.

Hearst, Patricia. 1974. "Transcript of Patricia Hearst's diatribe on 'SLA expropriation'." San Francisco Examiner, April 25: 4.

Kendall, John. 1974. "'Never afraid of death,' defiant Miss Hearst declares on tape." Los Angeles Times, June 8: 1.

Linder, Douglas. n.d. The Patty Hearst Tapes. Accessed June 22, 2025. https://www.famous-trials.com/pattyhearst/2209-tapes.

Martinez, Al, and Robert Kistler. 1974. "Suspected SLA hideout stormed, 5 die." Los Angeles Times, May 18: 1.

Nordheimer, Jon. 1974. "Miss Hearst is now Tania, but how and why?" New York Times, May 26: 160.

San Francisco Examiner. 1974. "Father agree--it's Patty's voice." San Francisco Examiner, February 12: 18.

—. 1974. "Her voice: 'Mom, Dad, I'm ok'." San Francisco Examiner, February 12: 1.

—. 1974. "'It's terrible, vicious,' father says." San Francisco Examiner, April 16: 1.

—. 1975. "Patty asked to join the SLA, Rolling Stone article says." San Francisco Examiner, September 29: 2.

—. 1974. "'People in Need' opens with chaos, violence." San Francisco Examiner, February 23: 1.

—. 1974. "The public's reaction to the kidnapping." San Francisco Examiner, February 17: 20.

—. 1974. "5 victims in shootout at suspected SLA hideout." San Francisco Exminer, May 18: 1.

2020. The Crimes That Changed Us. Performed by Sebastian Smith.

Symbionese Liberation Army. n.d. "SLA Communique." UMKC Famous Trials. Accessed June 19, 2025. https://www.famous-trials.com/pattyhearst/2328-sla-communique.

Toobin, Jeffrey. 2017. American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst. New York, NY : Anchor Books.

Turner, Wallace. 1974. "Graddaughter of Hearst abducted by 3." New York Times, February 6: 1.

—. 1974. "Note says terrorists hold Miss Hearst." New York Times, February 8: 1.

United Press International. 1976. "Jury acquits Steve Soliah." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), April 28: 6.

Waugh, Dexter. 1974. "Key groups offer help to free Patty." San Francisco Examiner, February 14: 1.

Waugh, Dexter, and Don West. 1979. "'Nothing wrong with being Patty Hearst'." San Francisco Examiner, February 1: 1.

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]]> Mon, 1 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kidnapping-of-patty-hearst-part-1-USoWta8B When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. 

For nearly two months, the SLA held Patty Hearts captive, or so it seemed to the public. But when the group’s demands were met and Hearst was given the opportunity to leave, the teenager shocked the world when, rather than flee her captors, she joined their ranks in support of their cause. Hearst’s decision set in motion a chain of events that resulted in several acts of explosive violence and forever changed the way we think about victims of kidnapping. Yet in all the analysis of the case over the last fifty years, one question remains unanswered, and possibly unanswerable: Was Patty Hearst a willing accomplice to the SLA or was she a brainwashed victim trying to survive a traumatic ordeal?

Thank you to the Amazing Dave White (of BRING ME THE AXE PODCAST) for research and writing assistance!

References

Associated Press. 1974. "SLA commandos rob bank, shoot 2." Los Angeles Times, April 15: 1.

Caldwell, Earl. 1974. "Miss Hearst says she joins terrorists." New York Times, April 4: 1.

Conant, Jane Eshleman. 1974. "Guns point at 'Tania' in bank." San Francisco Examiner, April 16: 1.

Cook, Stephen. 1976. "Doctor: I wasn't harsh with Patty." San Francisco Examiner, January 15 : 1.

—. 1975. "Patty falling apart and must leave jail, her lawyer says." San Francisco Examiner, September 29: 1.

Curtain, Andrew. 1974. "New offer to Patty's captors." San Francisco Examiner, February 23: 1.

Fosburgh, Lacey. 1974. "Miss Hearst: an unlikely revolutionary." New York Times, April 7: 1.

Hager, Philip, and Daryl Lembke. 1974. "Kidnappers may offer 'deal' for Hearst girl." Los Angeles Times, February 9: 1.

Hager, Philip, and Dick Main. 1974. "$2 million for food pledged by Hearst." San Francisco Examiner, February 19: 1.

Hearst, Patricia. 1974. "Transcript of Patricia Hearst's diatribe on 'SLA expropriation'." San Francisco Examiner, April 25: 4.

Kendall, John. 1974. "'Never afraid of death,' defiant Miss Hearst declares on tape." Los Angeles Times, June 8: 1.

Linder, Douglas. n.d. The Patty Hearst Tapes. Accessed June 22, 2025. https://www.famous-trials.com/pattyhearst/2209-tapes.

Martinez, Al, and Robert Kistler. 1974. "Suspected SLA hideout stormed, 5 die." Los Angeles Times, May 18: 1.

Nordheimer, Jon. 1974. "Miss Hearst is now Tania, but how and why?" New York Times, May 26: 160.

San Francisco Examiner. 1974. "Father agree--it's Patty's voice." San Francisco Examiner, February 12: 18.

—. 1974. "Her voice: 'Mom, Dad, I'm ok'." San Francisco Examiner, February 12: 1.

—. 1974. "'It's terrible, vicious,' father says." San Francisco Examiner, April 16: 1.

—. 1975. "Patty asked to join the SLA, Rolling Stone article says." San Francisco Examiner, September 29: 2.

—. 1974. "'People in Need' opens with chaos, violence." San Francisco Examiner, February 23: 1.

—. 1974. "The public's reaction to the kidnapping." San Francisco Examiner, February 17: 20.

—. 1974. "5 victims in shootout at suspected SLA hideout." San Francisco Exminer, May 18: 1.

2020. The Crimes That Changed Us. Performed by Sebastian Smith.

Symbionese Liberation Army. n.d. "SLA Communique." UMKC Famous Trials. Accessed June 19, 2025. https://www.famous-trials.com/pattyhearst/2328-sla-communique.

Toobin, Jeffrey. 2017. American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst. New York, NY : Anchor Books.

Turner, Wallace. 1974. "Graddaughter of Hearst abducted by 3." New York Times, February 6: 1.

—. 1974. "Note says terrorists hold Miss Hearst." New York Times, February 8: 1.

United Press International. 1976. "Jury acquits Steve Soliah." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), April 28: 6.

Waugh, Dexter. 1974. "Key groups offer help to free Patty." San Francisco Examiner, February 14: 1.

Waugh, Dexter, and Don West. 1979. "'Nothing wrong with being Patty Hearst'." San Francisco Examiner, February 1: 1.

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]]> The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:03 When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to every needy family in California. true full 703 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/oMCicq_d_RfDlTZAFJpVQhbz-Qa92g94q5trDlaI4dg Listener Tales 101: Sleep Over / Dream Edition! It's that time again! YOU know... that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! And the best part?? It's another Sleepover Edition focusing on DREAMS! So grab your sleeping bag, a GIRLS' DINNER of junk food, and get ready to talk about some weird dream experiences!

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]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-101-sleep-over-dream-edition-fcrPlGWE It's that time again! YOU know... that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! And the best part?? It's another Sleepover Edition focusing on DREAMS! So grab your sleeping bag, a GIRLS' DINNER of junk food, and get ready to talk about some weird dream experiences!

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]]> Listener Tales 101: Sleep Over / Dream Edition! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:19 It's that time again! YOU know... that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! And the best part?? It's another Sleepover Edition focusing on DREAMS! So grab your sleeping bag, a GIRLS' DINNER of junk food, and get ready to talk about some weird dream experiences! LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on 8/28/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) It's that time again! YOU know... that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! And the best part?? It's another Sleepover Edition focusing on DREAMS! So grab your sleeping bag, a GIRLS' DINNER of junk food, and get ready to talk about some weird dream experiences! LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on 8/28/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) true crime, exhibit c true full 702 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/zcdX-yg3KRZtsqp3lTvpWzMi-yXedFUBPGAS0QetEm8 Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life Vol. 4 Weirdos, we needed to reset the energy and couldn't think of a better way to do it than talking about some spooky games that are almost certain to ruin your life! This fourth volume definitely shows that sometimes when you play spooky games, you get spooky prizes!

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]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-games-that-will-ruin-your-actual-life-vol-4-h1WajBW_ Weirdos, we needed to reset the energy and couldn't think of a better way to do it than talking about some spooky games that are almost certain to ruin your life! This fourth volume definitely shows that sometimes when you play spooky games, you get spooky prizes!

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]]> Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life Vol. 4 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:29 Weirdos, we needed to reset the energy and couldn't think of a better way to do it than talking about some spooky games that are almost certain to ruin your life! This fourth volume definitely shows that sometimes when you play spooky games, you get spooky prizes! Want to read about MORE games?? Purchase 'Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark' by Lucia Peters by visiting https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/dangerous-games-to-play-in-the-dark.html Weirdos, we needed to reset the energy and couldn't think of a better way to do it than talking about some spooky games that are almost certain to ruin your life! This fourth volume definitely shows that sometimes when you play spooky games, you get spooky prizes! Want to read about MORE games?? Purchase 'Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark' by Lucia Peters by visiting https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/dangerous-games-to-play-in-the-dark.html true crime, exhibit c true full 701 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wQYnz5XnoFB3-jXPbRFOSHgcQzUIRtwJwIuOtxYtpUg Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer (Part 3) Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.”

Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2.

—. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3.

—. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2.

Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748.

Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69.

—. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1.

—. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76.

—. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1.

—. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76.

—. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3.

—. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3.

Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5.

Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80.

Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17.

Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23.

—. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117.

McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books.

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]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/randy-kraft-the-scorecard-killer-part-3-c491ztNG Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.”

Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2.

—. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3.

—. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2.

Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748.

Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69.

—. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1.

—. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76.

—. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1.

—. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76.

—. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3.

—. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3.

Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5.

Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80.

Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17.

Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23.

—. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117.

McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books.

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]]> Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer (Part 3) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:23:33 Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.” Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2. —. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3. —. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2. Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748. Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69. —. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1. —. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76. —. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1. —. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76. —. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3. —. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3. Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5. Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80. Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17. Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23. —. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117. McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books. Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.” Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2. —. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3. —. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2. Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748. Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69. —. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1. —. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76. —. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1. —. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76. —. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3. —. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3. Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5. Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80. Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17. Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23. —. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117. McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books. true crime, exhibit c true full 700 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iFCIULBmX2Sw8MMdPDWlcudZjcDIlLrfToFulk4uZps Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer (Part 2) Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.”

Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2.

—. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3.

—. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2.

Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748.

Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69.

—. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1.

—. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76.

—. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1.

—. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76.

—. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3.

—. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3.

Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5.

Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80.

Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17.

Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23.

—. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117.

McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books.

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]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/randy-kraft-the-scorecard-killer-part-2-zeHh8fg3 Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.”

Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2.

—. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3.

—. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2.

Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748.

Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69.

—. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1.

—. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76.

—. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1.

—. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76.

—. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3.

—. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3.

Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5.

Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80.

Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17.

Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23.

—. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117.

McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:54 Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.” Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2. —. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3. —. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2. Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748. Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69. —. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1. —. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76. —. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1. —. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76. —. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3. —. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3. Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5. Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80. Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17. Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23. —. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117. McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books. Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.” Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2. —. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3. —. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2. Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748. Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69. —. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1. —. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76. —. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1. —. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76. —. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3. —. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3. Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5. Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80. Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17. Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23. —. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117. McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books. true crime, exhibit c true full 699 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wrRPR7_KWyk_-B0bBxbMRmfcqzmZUwvibh8vwwtfMWI Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer (Part 1) Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.”

Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2.

—. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3.

—. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2.

Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748.

Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69.

—. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1.

—. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76.

—. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1.

—. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76.

—. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3.

—. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3.

Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5.

Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80.

Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17.

Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23.

—. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117.

McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/randy-kraft-the-scorecard-killer-part-1-4HyzMYym Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.”

Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2.

—. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3.

—. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2.

Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748.

Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.

Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69.

—. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1.

—. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76.

—. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1.

—. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76.

—. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3.

—. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3.

Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5.

Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80.

Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17.

Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23.

—. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117.

McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:26 Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.” Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2. —. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3. —. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2. Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748. Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69. —. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1. —. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76. —. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1. —. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76. —. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3. —. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3. Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5. Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80. Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17. Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23. —. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117. McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books. Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft’s home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.” Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft’s murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft’s accomplice? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Arnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2. —. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3. —. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2. Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748. Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73. Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69. —. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1. —. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76. —. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1. —. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76. —. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3. —. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3. Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5. Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80. Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17. Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23. —. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117. McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books. true crime, exhibit c true full 698 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/V17axgKT5BGsnZIfzCqhy0QbNGBOh67nA0xazkmMqPw Possessed by Paperbacks: A Chat with Grady Hendrix Ash and Alaina are joined by one of their favorite authors, Grady Hendrix! The moment we covered MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM on Episode 598, we KNEW we needed to chat with him on the mic! We talk cursed keyboards, horrific group chats, and if we have what it takes to be a final girl!

Looking to purchase his latest nonfiction work? Buy THESE FISTS BREAK BRICKS now by visiting https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/grady-hendrix/these-fists-break-bricks-revised-and-expanded-edition/9780762489480/

Want to listen to his podcast SUPER SCARY HAUNTED HOME SCHOOL? listen here! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1080659

Visit www.GradyHendrix.com for upcoming events as well as one of the funniest "about pages" we have ever seen!

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/possessed-by-paperbacks-a-chat-with-grady-hendrix-ZKrYuQak Ash and Alaina are joined by one of their favorite authors, Grady Hendrix! The moment we covered MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM on Episode 598, we KNEW we needed to chat with him on the mic! We talk cursed keyboards, horrific group chats, and if we have what it takes to be a final girl!

Looking to purchase his latest nonfiction work? Buy THESE FISTS BREAK BRICKS now by visiting https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/grady-hendrix/these-fists-break-bricks-revised-and-expanded-edition/9780762489480/

Want to listen to his podcast SUPER SCARY HAUNTED HOME SCHOOL? listen here! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1080659

Visit www.GradyHendrix.com for upcoming events as well as one of the funniest "about pages" we have ever seen!

 

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Possessed by Paperbacks: A Chat with Grady Hendrix Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:02 Ash and Alaina are joined by one of their favorite authors, Grady Hendrix! The moment we covered MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM on Episode 598, we KNEW we needed to chat with him on the mic! We talk cursed keyboards, horrific group chats, and if we have what it takes to be a final girl! Looking to purchase his latest nonfiction work? Buy THESE FISTS BREAK BRICKS now by visiting https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/grady-hendrix/these-fists-break-bricks-revised-and-expanded-edition/9780762489480/ Want to listen to his podcast SUPER SCARY HAUNTED HOME SCHOOL? listen here! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1080659 Visit www.GradyHendrix.com for upcoming events as well as one of the funniest "about pages" we have ever seen! Ash and Alaina are joined by one of their favorite authors, Grady Hendrix! The moment we covered MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM on Episode 598, we KNEW we needed to chat with him on the mic! We talk cursed keyboards, horrific group chats, and if we have what it takes to be a final girl! Looking to purchase his latest nonfiction work? Buy THESE FISTS BREAK BRICKS now by visiting https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/grady-hendrix/these-fists-break-bricks-revised-and-expanded-edition/9780762489480/ Want to listen to his podcast SUPER SCARY HAUNTED HOME SCHOOL? listen here! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1080659 Visit www.GradyHendrix.com for upcoming events as well as one of the funniest "about pages" we have ever seen! true crime, exhibit c true full 697 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_-pA_P5RxXnwWtfkEVEdVGRo-cw-hUH9Qj5zX-EVBq0 Linda Hazzard & Starvation Heights (Part 2) At the dawn of the twentieth-century, major advances in science and technology brought incredible change to the field of medicine, enhancing and extending the lives of millions. Yet at the same time, a lax regulations and minimal oversight made it possible for countless medical grifters to get rich offering quack medical solutions to everything from whooping cough to cancer, sometimes at the expense of their patient’s lives.

When Linda Hazzard opened her sanitarium, the Institute of Natural Therapeutics at Wilderness Heights, in Olalla, Washington in the first decade of the 1900s, she claimed her rigid fasting and elimination approach to dieting was a miracle cure for a variety of illnesses, both trivial and serious. For years, Hazzard operated what amounted to a health retreat for the wealthy, without any oversight from the state or federal agencies. In the end, Hazzard’s starvation cure resulted in the deaths of over a dozen people and her arrest and trial for manslaughter, but through all of it, she maintained it was a viable treatment—standing by her methods up until they ended her own life.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Hines, Terrence. 1997. "Starvation Heights." Skeptical Inquirer.

Lovejoy, Bess. 2014. "The doctor who starved her patients to death." Smithsonian Magazine, October 28.

Olsen, Gregg. 2005. Starvation Heights: A True Story of Murder and Malice in the Woods of the Pacific Northwest. New York, NY: Crown Publishing Group.

Seattle Daily Times. 1911. "Erdman diary tells method of treatment." Seattle Daily Times, August 14.

Seattle Star. 1908. "Charged with starving eight-months-old baby." Seattle Star, January 30: 1.

—. 1911. "Denies she 'fasted' 2 girls." Seattle Star, August 9: 3.

—. 1911. "'Fast cure' woman is arrested." Seattle Star, August 7: 3.

—. 1909. "Prosecutors think they can put a stop to starvation cure." Seattle Star, June 26: 1.

—. 1908. "Sign doesn't make a doctor." Seattle Star, June 8: 6.

—. 1909. "Woman starves to death under care of Dr. L.B. Hazzard." Seattle Star, June 24: 1.

—. 1908. "WQeeden case leads to Dr. Hazzard's arrest." Seattle Star, January 31: 1.

Tacoma Daily Ledger. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard has her first inning." Tacoma Daily Ledger, Janaury 28: 1.

—. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard's trial begins." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 16: 1.

—. 1912. "Final arguments in Hazzard case." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 3: 2.

—. 1912. "Heiress testifies against Dr. Hazzard." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 20: 1.

—. 1912. "Mrs. Hazzard breaks down, and is attended by a dcevoted follower." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 5: 1.

—. 1904. "Samuel Hazzard sent to Minnesota prison." Tacoma Daily Ledger, March 16: 3.

—. 1912. "Witnesses deny state's charges." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 30: 1.

—. 1912. "Woman bathed by young men." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 23: 1.

—. 1911. "Woman meet before judge." Tacoma Daily Ledger, October 22: 1.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/linda-hazzard-starvation-heights-part-2-Ru10y6Kh At the dawn of the twentieth-century, major advances in science and technology brought incredible change to the field of medicine, enhancing and extending the lives of millions. Yet at the same time, a lax regulations and minimal oversight made it possible for countless medical grifters to get rich offering quack medical solutions to everything from whooping cough to cancer, sometimes at the expense of their patient’s lives.

When Linda Hazzard opened her sanitarium, the Institute of Natural Therapeutics at Wilderness Heights, in Olalla, Washington in the first decade of the 1900s, she claimed her rigid fasting and elimination approach to dieting was a miracle cure for a variety of illnesses, both trivial and serious. For years, Hazzard operated what amounted to a health retreat for the wealthy, without any oversight from the state or federal agencies. In the end, Hazzard’s starvation cure resulted in the deaths of over a dozen people and her arrest and trial for manslaughter, but through all of it, she maintained it was a viable treatment—standing by her methods up until they ended her own life.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Hines, Terrence. 1997. "Starvation Heights." Skeptical Inquirer.

Lovejoy, Bess. 2014. "The doctor who starved her patients to death." Smithsonian Magazine, October 28.

Olsen, Gregg. 2005. Starvation Heights: A True Story of Murder and Malice in the Woods of the Pacific Northwest. New York, NY: Crown Publishing Group.

Seattle Daily Times. 1911. "Erdman diary tells method of treatment." Seattle Daily Times, August 14.

Seattle Star. 1908. "Charged with starving eight-months-old baby." Seattle Star, January 30: 1.

—. 1911. "Denies she 'fasted' 2 girls." Seattle Star, August 9: 3.

—. 1911. "'Fast cure' woman is arrested." Seattle Star, August 7: 3.

—. 1909. "Prosecutors think they can put a stop to starvation cure." Seattle Star, June 26: 1.

—. 1908. "Sign doesn't make a doctor." Seattle Star, June 8: 6.

—. 1909. "Woman starves to death under care of Dr. L.B. Hazzard." Seattle Star, June 24: 1.

—. 1908. "WQeeden case leads to Dr. Hazzard's arrest." Seattle Star, January 31: 1.

Tacoma Daily Ledger. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard has her first inning." Tacoma Daily Ledger, Janaury 28: 1.

—. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard's trial begins." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 16: 1.

—. 1912. "Final arguments in Hazzard case." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 3: 2.

—. 1912. "Heiress testifies against Dr. Hazzard." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 20: 1.

—. 1912. "Mrs. Hazzard breaks down, and is attended by a dcevoted follower." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 5: 1.

—. 1904. "Samuel Hazzard sent to Minnesota prison." Tacoma Daily Ledger, March 16: 3.

—. 1912. "Witnesses deny state's charges." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 30: 1.

—. 1912. "Woman bathed by young men." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 23: 1.

—. 1911. "Woman meet before judge." Tacoma Daily Ledger, October 22: 1.

 

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]]> Linda Hazzard & Starvation Heights (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:47 At the dawn of the twentieth-century, major advances in science and technology brought incredible change to the field of medicine, enhancing and extending the lives of millions. Yet at the same time, a lax regulations and minimal oversight made it possible for countless medical grifters to get rich offering quack medical solutions to everything from whooping cough to cancer, sometimes at the expense of their patient’s lives. When Linda Hazzard opened her sanitarium, the Institute of Natural Therapeutics at Wilderness Heights, in Olalla, Washington in the first decade of the 1900s, she claimed her rigid fasting and elimination approach to dieting was a miracle cure for a variety of illnesses, both trivial and serious. For years, Hazzard operated what amounted to a health retreat for the wealthy, without any oversight from the state or federal agencies. In the end, Hazzard’s starvation cure resulted in the deaths of over a dozen people and her arrest and trial for manslaughter, but through all of it, she maintained it was a viable treatment—standing by her methods up until they ended her own life. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Hines, Terrence. 1997. "Starvation Heights." Skeptical Inquirer.  Lovejoy, Bess. 2014. "The doctor who starved her patients to death." Smithsonian Magazine, October 28. Olsen, Gregg. 2005. Starvation Heights: A True Story of Murder and Malice in the Woods of the Pacific Northwest. New York, NY: Crown Publishing Group. Seattle Daily Times. 1911. "Erdman diary tells method of treatment." Seattle Daily Times, August 14. Seattle Star. 1908. "Charged with starving eight-months-old baby." Seattle Star, January 30: 1. —. 1911. "Denies she 'fasted' 2 girls." Seattle Star, August 9: 3. —. 1911. "'Fast cure' woman is arrested." Seattle Star, August 7: 3. —. 1909. "Prosecutors think they can put a stop to starvation cure." Seattle Star, June 26: 1. —. 1908. "Sign doesn't make a doctor." Seattle Star, June 8: 6. —. 1909. "Woman starves to death under care of Dr. L.B. Hazzard." Seattle Star, June 24: 1. —. 1908. "WQeeden case leads to Dr. Hazzard's arrest." Seattle Star, January 31: 1. Tacoma Daily Ledger. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard has her first inning." Tacoma Daily Ledger, Janaury 28: 1. —. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard's trial begins." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 16: 1. —. 1912. "Final arguments in Hazzard case." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 3: 2. —. 1912. "Heiress testifies against Dr. Hazzard." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 20: 1. —. 1912. "Mrs. Hazzard breaks down, and is attended by a dcevoted follower." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 5: 1. —. 1904. "Samuel Hazzard sent to Minnesota prison." Tacoma Daily Ledger, March 16: 3. —. 1912. "Witnesses deny state's charges." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 30: 1. —. 1912. "Woman bathed by young men." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 23: 1. —. 1911. "Woman meet before judge." Tacoma Daily Ledger, October 22: 1. At the dawn of the twentieth-century, major advances in science and technology brought incredible change to the field of medicine, enhancing and extending the lives of millions. Yet at the same time, a lax regulations and minimal oversight made it possible for countless medical grifters to get rich offering quack medical solutions to everything from whooping cough to cancer, sometimes at the expense of their patient’s lives. When Linda Hazzard opened her sanitarium, the Institute of Natural Therapeutics at Wilderness Heights, in Olalla, Washington in the first decade of the 1900s, she claimed her rigid fasting and elimination approach to dieting was a miracle cure for a variety of illnesses, both trivial and serious. For years, Hazzard operated what amounted to a health retreat for the wealthy, without any oversight from the state or federal agencies. In the end, Hazzard’s starvation cure resulted in the deaths of over a dozen people and her arrest and trial for manslaughter, but through all of it, she maintained it was a viable treatment—standing by her methods up until they ended her own life. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Hines, Terrence. 1997. "Starvation Heights." Skeptical Inquirer.  Lovejoy, Bess. 2014. "The doctor who starved her patients to death." Smithsonian Magazine, October 28. Olsen, Gregg. 2005. Starvation Heights: A True Story of Murder and Malice in the Woods of the Pacific Northwest. New York, NY: Crown Publishing Group. Seattle Daily Times. 1911. "Erdman diary tells method of treatment." Seattle Daily Times, August 14. Seattle Star. 1908. "Charged with starving eight-months-old baby." Seattle Star, January 30: 1. —. 1911. "Denies she 'fasted' 2 girls." Seattle Star, August 9: 3. —. 1911. "'Fast cure' woman is arrested." Seattle Star, August 7: 3. —. 1909. "Prosecutors think they can put a stop to starvation cure." Seattle Star, June 26: 1. —. 1908. "Sign doesn't make a doctor." Seattle Star, June 8: 6. —. 1909. "Woman starves to death under care of Dr. L.B. Hazzard." Seattle Star, June 24: 1. —. 1908. "WQeeden case leads to Dr. Hazzard's arrest." Seattle Star, January 31: 1. Tacoma Daily Ledger. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard has her first inning." Tacoma Daily Ledger, Janaury 28: 1. —. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard's trial begins." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 16: 1. —. 1912. "Final arguments in Hazzard case." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 3: 2. —. 1912. "Heiress testifies against Dr. Hazzard." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 20: 1. —. 1912. "Mrs. Hazzard breaks down, and is attended by a dcevoted follower." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 5: 1. —. 1904. "Samuel Hazzard sent to Minnesota prison." Tacoma Daily Ledger, March 16: 3. —. 1912. "Witnesses deny state's charges." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 30: 1. —. 1912. "Woman bathed by young men." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 23: 1. —. 1911. "Woman meet before judge." Tacoma Daily Ledger, October 22: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 696 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dIDp8ZJ1BVuzh0fwxjbl1n9xKcB5Zz5M8qDVawVXLns Linda Hazzard & Starvation Heights (Part 1) At the dawn of the twentieth-century, major advances in science and technology brought incredible change to the field of medicine, enhancing and extending the lives of millions. Yet at the same time, a lax regulations and minimal oversight made it possible for countless medical grifters to get rich offering quack medical solutions to everything from whooping cough to cancer, sometimes at the expense of their patient’s lives.

When Linda Hazzard opened her sanitarium, the Institute of Natural Therapeutics at Wilderness Heights, in Olalla, Washington in the first decade of the 1900s, she claimed her rigid fasting and elimination approach to dieting was a miracle cure for a variety of illnesses, both trivial and serious. For years, Hazzard operated what amounted to a health retreat for the wealthy, without any oversight from the state or federal agencies. In the end, Hazzard’s starvation cure resulted in the deaths of over a dozen people and her arrest and trial for manslaughter, but through all of it, she maintained it was a viable treatment—standing by her methods up until they ended her own life.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Hines, Terrence. 1997. "Starvation Heights." Skeptical Inquirer.

Lovejoy, Bess. 2014. "The doctor who starved her patients to death." Smithsonian Magazine, October 28.

Olsen, Gregg. 2005. Starvation Heights: A True Story of Murder and Malice in the Woods of the Pacific Northwest. New York, NY: Crown Publishing Group.

Seattle Daily Times. 1911. "Erdman diary tells method of treatment." Seattle Daily Times, August 14.

Seattle Star. 1908. "Charged with starving eight-months-old baby." Seattle Star, January 30: 1.

—. 1911. "Denies she 'fasted' 2 girls." Seattle Star, August 9: 3.

—. 1911. "'Fast cure' woman is arrested." Seattle Star, August 7: 3.

—. 1909. "Prosecutors think they can put a stop to starvation cure." Seattle Star, June 26: 1.

—. 1908. "Sign doesn't make a doctor." Seattle Star, June 8: 6.

—. 1909. "Woman starves to death under care of Dr. L.B. Hazzard." Seattle Star, June 24: 1.

—. 1908. "WQeeden case leads to Dr. Hazzard's arrest." Seattle Star, January 31: 1.

Tacoma Daily Ledger. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard has her first inning." Tacoma Daily Ledger, Janaury 28: 1.

—. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard's trial begins." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 16: 1.

—. 1912. "Final arguments in Hazzard case." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 3: 2.

—. 1912. "Heiress testifies against Dr. Hazzard." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 20: 1.

—. 1912. "Mrs. Hazzard breaks down, and is attended by a dcevoted follower." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 5: 1.

—. 1904. "Samuel Hazzard sent to Minnesota prison." Tacoma Daily Ledger, March 16: 3.

—. 1912. "Witnesses deny state's charges." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 30: 1.

—. 1912. "Woman bathed by young men." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 23: 1.

—. 1911. "Woman meet before judge." Tacoma Daily Ledger, October 22: 1.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/linda-hazzard-starvation-heights-part-1-tUSvOrnM At the dawn of the twentieth-century, major advances in science and technology brought incredible change to the field of medicine, enhancing and extending the lives of millions. Yet at the same time, a lax regulations and minimal oversight made it possible for countless medical grifters to get rich offering quack medical solutions to everything from whooping cough to cancer, sometimes at the expense of their patient’s lives.

When Linda Hazzard opened her sanitarium, the Institute of Natural Therapeutics at Wilderness Heights, in Olalla, Washington in the first decade of the 1900s, she claimed her rigid fasting and elimination approach to dieting was a miracle cure for a variety of illnesses, both trivial and serious. For years, Hazzard operated what amounted to a health retreat for the wealthy, without any oversight from the state or federal agencies. In the end, Hazzard’s starvation cure resulted in the deaths of over a dozen people and her arrest and trial for manslaughter, but through all of it, she maintained it was a viable treatment—standing by her methods up until they ended her own life.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Hines, Terrence. 1997. "Starvation Heights." Skeptical Inquirer.

Lovejoy, Bess. 2014. "The doctor who starved her patients to death." Smithsonian Magazine, October 28.

Olsen, Gregg. 2005. Starvation Heights: A True Story of Murder and Malice in the Woods of the Pacific Northwest. New York, NY: Crown Publishing Group.

Seattle Daily Times. 1911. "Erdman diary tells method of treatment." Seattle Daily Times, August 14.

Seattle Star. 1908. "Charged with starving eight-months-old baby." Seattle Star, January 30: 1.

—. 1911. "Denies she 'fasted' 2 girls." Seattle Star, August 9: 3.

—. 1911. "'Fast cure' woman is arrested." Seattle Star, August 7: 3.

—. 1909. "Prosecutors think they can put a stop to starvation cure." Seattle Star, June 26: 1.

—. 1908. "Sign doesn't make a doctor." Seattle Star, June 8: 6.

—. 1909. "Woman starves to death under care of Dr. L.B. Hazzard." Seattle Star, June 24: 1.

—. 1908. "WQeeden case leads to Dr. Hazzard's arrest." Seattle Star, January 31: 1.

Tacoma Daily Ledger. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard has her first inning." Tacoma Daily Ledger, Janaury 28: 1.

—. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard's trial begins." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 16: 1.

—. 1912. "Final arguments in Hazzard case." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 3: 2.

—. 1912. "Heiress testifies against Dr. Hazzard." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 20: 1.

—. 1912. "Mrs. Hazzard breaks down, and is attended by a dcevoted follower." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 5: 1.

—. 1904. "Samuel Hazzard sent to Minnesota prison." Tacoma Daily Ledger, March 16: 3.

—. 1912. "Witnesses deny state's charges." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 30: 1.

—. 1912. "Woman bathed by young men." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 23: 1.

—. 1911. "Woman meet before judge." Tacoma Daily Ledger, October 22: 1.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Linda Hazzard & Starvation Heights (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:00 At the dawn of the twentieth-century, major advances in science and technology brought incredible change to the field of medicine, enhancing and extending the lives of millions. Yet at the same time, a lax regulations and minimal oversight made it possible for countless medical grifters to get rich offering quack medical solutions to everything from whooping cough to cancer, sometimes at the expense of their patient’s lives. When Linda Hazzard opened her sanitarium, the Institute of Natural Therapeutics at Wilderness Heights, in Olalla, Washington in the first decade of the 1900s, she claimed her rigid fasting and elimination approach to dieting was a miracle cure for a variety of illnesses, both trivial and serious. For years, Hazzard operated what amounted to a health retreat for the wealthy, without any oversight from the state or federal agencies. In the end, Hazzard’s starvation cure resulted in the deaths of over a dozen people and her arrest and trial for manslaughter, but through all of it, she maintained it was a viable treatment—standing by her methods up until they ended her own life. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Hines, Terrence. 1997. "Starvation Heights." Skeptical Inquirer.  Lovejoy, Bess. 2014. "The doctor who starved her patients to death." Smithsonian Magazine, October 28. Olsen, Gregg. 2005. Starvation Heights: A True Story of Murder and Malice in the Woods of the Pacific Northwest. New York, NY: Crown Publishing Group. Seattle Daily Times. 1911. "Erdman diary tells method of treatment." Seattle Daily Times, August 14. Seattle Star. 1908. "Charged with starving eight-months-old baby." Seattle Star, January 30: 1. —. 1911. "Denies she 'fasted' 2 girls." Seattle Star, August 9: 3. —. 1911. "'Fast cure' woman is arrested." Seattle Star, August 7: 3. —. 1909. "Prosecutors think they can put a stop to starvation cure." Seattle Star, June 26: 1. —. 1908. "Sign doesn't make a doctor." Seattle Star, June 8: 6. —. 1909. "Woman starves to death under care of Dr. L.B. Hazzard." Seattle Star, June 24: 1. —. 1908. "WQeeden case leads to Dr. Hazzard's arrest." Seattle Star, January 31: 1. Tacoma Daily Ledger. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard has her first inning." Tacoma Daily Ledger, Janaury 28: 1. —. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard's trial begins." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 16: 1. —. 1912. "Final arguments in Hazzard case." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 3: 2. —. 1912. "Heiress testifies against Dr. Hazzard." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 20: 1. —. 1912. "Mrs. Hazzard breaks down, and is attended by a dcevoted follower." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 5: 1. —. 1904. "Samuel Hazzard sent to Minnesota prison." Tacoma Daily Ledger, March 16: 3. —. 1912. "Witnesses deny state's charges." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 30: 1. —. 1912. "Woman bathed by young men." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 23: 1. —. 1911. "Woman meet before judge." Tacoma Daily Ledger, October 22: 1. At the dawn of the twentieth-century, major advances in science and technology brought incredible change to the field of medicine, enhancing and extending the lives of millions. Yet at the same time, a lax regulations and minimal oversight made it possible for countless medical grifters to get rich offering quack medical solutions to everything from whooping cough to cancer, sometimes at the expense of their patient’s lives. When Linda Hazzard opened her sanitarium, the Institute of Natural Therapeutics at Wilderness Heights, in Olalla, Washington in the first decade of the 1900s, she claimed her rigid fasting and elimination approach to dieting was a miracle cure for a variety of illnesses, both trivial and serious. For years, Hazzard operated what amounted to a health retreat for the wealthy, without any oversight from the state or federal agencies. In the end, Hazzard’s starvation cure resulted in the deaths of over a dozen people and her arrest and trial for manslaughter, but through all of it, she maintained it was a viable treatment—standing by her methods up until they ended her own life. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Hines, Terrence. 1997. "Starvation Heights." Skeptical Inquirer.  Lovejoy, Bess. 2014. "The doctor who starved her patients to death." Smithsonian Magazine, October 28. Olsen, Gregg. 2005. Starvation Heights: A True Story of Murder and Malice in the Woods of the Pacific Northwest. New York, NY: Crown Publishing Group. Seattle Daily Times. 1911. "Erdman diary tells method of treatment." Seattle Daily Times, August 14. Seattle Star. 1908. "Charged with starving eight-months-old baby." Seattle Star, January 30: 1. —. 1911. "Denies she 'fasted' 2 girls." Seattle Star, August 9: 3. —. 1911. "'Fast cure' woman is arrested." Seattle Star, August 7: 3. —. 1909. "Prosecutors think they can put a stop to starvation cure." Seattle Star, June 26: 1. —. 1908. "Sign doesn't make a doctor." Seattle Star, June 8: 6. —. 1909. "Woman starves to death under care of Dr. L.B. Hazzard." Seattle Star, June 24: 1. —. 1908. "WQeeden case leads to Dr. Hazzard's arrest." Seattle Star, January 31: 1. Tacoma Daily Ledger. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard has her first inning." Tacoma Daily Ledger, Janaury 28: 1. —. 1912. "Dr. Hazzard's trial begins." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 16: 1. —. 1912. "Final arguments in Hazzard case." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 3: 2. —. 1912. "Heiress testifies against Dr. Hazzard." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 20: 1. —. 1912. "Mrs. Hazzard breaks down, and is attended by a dcevoted follower." Tacoma Daily Ledger, February 5: 1. —. 1904. "Samuel Hazzard sent to Minnesota prison." Tacoma Daily Ledger, March 16: 3. —. 1912. "Witnesses deny state's charges." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 30: 1. —. 1912. "Woman bathed by young men." Tacoma Daily Ledger, January 23: 1. —. 1911. "Woman meet before judge." Tacoma Daily Ledger, October 22: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 695 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/MMH-pP0gwgmUfHtLXx9WjW5NZTA9HO5-zXGjvVM8NB4 Listener Tales 100: Bridal Edition! Weirdos!! It's the 100th Listener Tales, and it's brought to you by spooky brides! We're serving up some wedding themed listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we're also offering up a side of ACTUAL terror when unknown sounds make us wonder if a story inadvertantly opened the hellmouth up in the Podlab!

LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on 7/31/2025! (You don't want to miss it! Nicholas had us cackling!)

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

 

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-100-bridal-edition-6cfaXzzG Weirdos!! It's the 100th Listener Tales, and it's brought to you by spooky brides! We're serving up some wedding themed listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we're also offering up a side of ACTUAL terror when unknown sounds make us wonder if a story inadvertantly opened the hellmouth up in the Podlab!

LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on 7/31/2025! (You don't want to miss it! Nicholas had us cackling!)

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

 

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]]> Listener Tales 100: Bridal Edition! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:14 Weirdos!! It's the 100th Listener Tales, and it's brought to you by spooky brides! We're serving up some wedding themed listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we're also offering up a side of ACTUAL terror when unknown sounds make us wonder if a story inadvertantly opened the hellmouth up in the Podlab! LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on 7/31/2025! (You don't want to miss it! Nicholas had us cackling!) If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) Weirdos!! It's the 100th Listener Tales, and it's brought to you by spooky brides! We're serving up some wedding themed listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we're also offering up a side of ACTUAL terror when unknown sounds make us wonder if a story inadvertantly opened the hellmouth up in the Podlab! LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on 7/31/2025! (You don't want to miss it! Nicholas had us cackling!) If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) true crime, exhibit c true full 694 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/i8Fms8ka8TGfM_rD3lOHQBKHcibDtHVdfdXtjBQ0PiU Caryl Chessman: The Red Light Bandit In early 1948, Los Angeles couples were terrorized by a series of robberies and car thefts committed by a criminal the press dubbed “The Red Light Bandit,” a reference to the red light he used to flag down his victims. Fortunately, the bandit’s crime spree was quickly cut short when police arrested Caryl Chessman, a Los Angeles resident with a criminal history going back to his teen years.

Chessman was charged with multiple counts of robbery, rape, grand theft, and because of an unusual interpretation of events, he was also charged with kidnapping. Due to the attachment of kidnapping, several of the charges were defined as a capital offense and Chessman was convicted and sentenced to death.

In the years following his conviction, Chessman’s death sentence became a source of considerable controversy—an already controversial sentence applied in a non-lethal case due to a bizarre application of the law. For ten years, Chessman fought the sentence all the way to the US Supreme Court, with support from a wide variety of sources, both notable and ordinary.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Chessman, Caryl, and Joseph Longstreth. 1954. Cell 2455, Death Row: A Condemned Man's Own Story. New York, NY: Prentice Hall.

Erikson, Leif. 1960. "Chessman executed with a smile on his lips." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 2: 1.

Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 1948. "Mother on stretcher testifies for 'genius'." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 10: 1.

—. 1948. "Wild chase nets 'Red Light Bandit' suspects." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, January 24: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1941. "Crime victims point to youths." Los Angeles Times, February 14: 2.

—. 1943. "Honor farm escapee says he only lost his memory." Los Angeles Times, September 5: 14.

—. 1948. "Red-Light Bandit receives two death sentences." Los Angeles Times, June 26: 17.

Pasadena Independent. 1948. "Red Light Bandit strikes again." Pasadena Independent, January 20: 8.

People v. Caryl Chessman. 1959. CR. 5006 (Supreme Court of California , July 7).

Press-Telegram. 1941. "Five bandit suspects held in shootings." Press-Telegram (Long Beach, CA), February 2: 1.

Ruth, David E. 2014. "'Our free society is worthy of better': Caryl Chessman, Capital Punishment, and Cold War culture." Law, Crime and History 31-55.

Time Magazine. 1960. "The Chessman affair." Time Magazine, March 21.

Times, Los Angeles. 1948. "Bandit using red spotlight kidnaps girl." Los Angeles Times, January 23: 19.

—. 1948. "Deasth asked in Bandit case." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 32.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/caryl-chessman-the-red-light-bandit-KbvJjI5x In early 1948, Los Angeles couples were terrorized by a series of robberies and car thefts committed by a criminal the press dubbed “The Red Light Bandit,” a reference to the red light he used to flag down his victims. Fortunately, the bandit’s crime spree was quickly cut short when police arrested Caryl Chessman, a Los Angeles resident with a criminal history going back to his teen years.

Chessman was charged with multiple counts of robbery, rape, grand theft, and because of an unusual interpretation of events, he was also charged with kidnapping. Due to the attachment of kidnapping, several of the charges were defined as a capital offense and Chessman was convicted and sentenced to death.

In the years following his conviction, Chessman’s death sentence became a source of considerable controversy—an already controversial sentence applied in a non-lethal case due to a bizarre application of the law. For ten years, Chessman fought the sentence all the way to the US Supreme Court, with support from a wide variety of sources, both notable and ordinary.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Chessman, Caryl, and Joseph Longstreth. 1954. Cell 2455, Death Row: A Condemned Man's Own Story. New York, NY: Prentice Hall.

Erikson, Leif. 1960. "Chessman executed with a smile on his lips." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 2: 1.

Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 1948. "Mother on stretcher testifies for 'genius'." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 10: 1.

—. 1948. "Wild chase nets 'Red Light Bandit' suspects." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, January 24: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1941. "Crime victims point to youths." Los Angeles Times, February 14: 2.

—. 1943. "Honor farm escapee says he only lost his memory." Los Angeles Times, September 5: 14.

—. 1948. "Red-Light Bandit receives two death sentences." Los Angeles Times, June 26: 17.

Pasadena Independent. 1948. "Red Light Bandit strikes again." Pasadena Independent, January 20: 8.

People v. Caryl Chessman. 1959. CR. 5006 (Supreme Court of California , July 7).

Press-Telegram. 1941. "Five bandit suspects held in shootings." Press-Telegram (Long Beach, CA), February 2: 1.

Ruth, David E. 2014. "'Our free society is worthy of better': Caryl Chessman, Capital Punishment, and Cold War culture." Law, Crime and History 31-55.

Time Magazine. 1960. "The Chessman affair." Time Magazine, March 21.

Times, Los Angeles. 1948. "Bandit using red spotlight kidnaps girl." Los Angeles Times, January 23: 19.

—. 1948. "Deasth asked in Bandit case." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 32.

 

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]]> Caryl Chessman: The Red Light Bandit Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:18:55 In early 1948, Los Angeles couples were terrorized by a series of robberies and car thefts committed by a criminal the press dubbed “The Red Light Bandit,” a reference to the red light he used to flag down his victims. Fortunately, the bandit’s crime spree was quickly cut short when police arrested Caryl Chessman, a Los Angeles resident with a criminal history going back to his teen years. Chessman was charged with multiple counts of robbery, rape, grand theft, and because of an unusual interpretation of events, he was also charged with kidnapping. Due to the attachment of kidnapping, several of the charges were defined as a capital offense and Chessman was convicted and sentenced to death. In the years following his conviction, Chessman’s death sentence became a source of considerable controversy—an already controversial sentence applied in a non-lethal case due to a bizarre application of the law. For ten years, Chessman fought the sentence all the way to the US Supreme Court, with support from a wide variety of sources, both notable and ordinary.   Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Chessman, Caryl, and Joseph Longstreth. 1954. Cell 2455, Death Row: A Condemned Man's Own Story. New York, NY: Prentice Hall. Erikson, Leif. 1960. "Chessman executed with a smile on his lips." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 2: 1. Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 1948. "Mother on stretcher testifies for 'genius'." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 10: 1. —. 1948. "Wild chase nets 'Red Light Bandit' suspects." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, January 24: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1941. "Crime victims point to youths." Los Angeles Times, February 14: 2. —. 1943. "Honor farm escapee says he only lost his memory." Los Angeles Times, September 5: 14. —. 1948. "Red-Light Bandit receives two death sentences." Los Angeles Times, June 26: 17. Pasadena Independent. 1948. "Red Light Bandit strikes again." Pasadena Independent, January 20: 8. People v. Caryl Chessman. 1959. CR. 5006 (Supreme Court of California , July 7). Press-Telegram. 1941. "Five bandit suspects held in shootings." Press-Telegram (Long Beach, CA), February 2: 1. Ruth, David E. 2014. "'Our free society is worthy of better': Caryl Chessman, Capital Punishment, and Cold War culture." Law, Crime and History 31-55. Time Magazine. 1960. "The Chessman affair." Time Magazine, March 21. Times, Los Angeles. 1948. "Bandit using red spotlight kidnaps girl." Los Angeles Times, January 23: 19. —. 1948. "Deasth asked in Bandit case." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 32. In early 1948, Los Angeles couples were terrorized by a series of robberies and car thefts committed by a criminal the press dubbed “The Red Light Bandit,” a reference to the red light he used to flag down his victims. Fortunately, the bandit’s crime spree was quickly cut short when police arrested Caryl Chessman, a Los Angeles resident with a criminal history going back to his teen years. Chessman was charged with multiple counts of robbery, rape, grand theft, and because of an unusual interpretation of events, he was also charged with kidnapping. Due to the attachment of kidnapping, several of the charges were defined as a capital offense and Chessman was convicted and sentenced to death. In the years following his conviction, Chessman’s death sentence became a source of considerable controversy—an already controversial sentence applied in a non-lethal case due to a bizarre application of the law. For ten years, Chessman fought the sentence all the way to the US Supreme Court, with support from a wide variety of sources, both notable and ordinary.   Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Chessman, Caryl, and Joseph Longstreth. 1954. Cell 2455, Death Row: A Condemned Man's Own Story. New York, NY: Prentice Hall. Erikson, Leif. 1960. "Chessman executed with a smile on his lips." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 2: 1. Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 1948. "Mother on stretcher testifies for 'genius'." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 10: 1. —. 1948. "Wild chase nets 'Red Light Bandit' suspects." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, January 24: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1941. "Crime victims point to youths." Los Angeles Times, February 14: 2. —. 1943. "Honor farm escapee says he only lost his memory." Los Angeles Times, September 5: 14. —. 1948. "Red-Light Bandit receives two death sentences." Los Angeles Times, June 26: 17. Pasadena Independent. 1948. "Red Light Bandit strikes again." Pasadena Independent, January 20: 8. People v. Caryl Chessman. 1959. CR. 5006 (Supreme Court of California , July 7). Press-Telegram. 1941. "Five bandit suspects held in shootings." Press-Telegram (Long Beach, CA), February 2: 1. Ruth, David E. 2014. "'Our free society is worthy of better': Caryl Chessman, Capital Punishment, and Cold War culture." Law, Crime and History 31-55. Time Magazine. 1960. "The Chessman affair." Time Magazine, March 21. Times, Los Angeles. 1948. "Bandit using red spotlight kidnaps girl." Los Angeles Times, January 23: 19. —. 1948. "Deasth asked in Bandit case." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 32. true crime, exhibit c true full 693 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Db4pMLF95WBRvyXQ4bfAyeVcUN4Nha86jzOuO3M3I8A The Murder of Stephanie Scott One week before her wedding, on the Easter Morning in 2015 Stephanie Scott decided to stop by her classroom at Leeton High School to go over her lesson plans and other coverage documents she’d left for the substitute teacher one final time. By midafternoon, her fiancé

Aaron grew anxious by unanswered calls and texts, and reported her missing with Leeton Police. The Leeton community rallied, coordinating search efforts to this beloved member of their town. Sadly, on April 9th, twenty-four-year-old Vincent Stanford was formally charged with the murder of Stephanie Scott. The arrest of Vincent Stanford came as a surprise to Stephanie’s friends and family, particularly because, as far as anyone could tell, he was little more than a stranger.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Australian Associated Press. 2016. Stephanie Scott's killer Vincent Stanford told police he 'went a little nuts'. October 10. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/oct/11/stephanie-scotts-killer-vincent-stanford-told-police-he-went-a-little-nuts.

Australian Broadcasting Company. 2015. Stephanie Scott: 24-year-old school cleaner kept in custody over murder of teacher from Leeton, NSW. April 8. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-09/man-charged-leeton-schoolteacher-stephanie-scotts-murder/6379516.

—. 2016. Stephanie Scott: Cleaner Vincent Stanford pleads guilty to teacher's rape and. July 19. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-20/stephanie-scott-murder-accused-vincent-stanford-pleadsguilty/.

—. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Mother of missing teacher from Leeton fears search is 'running out of days'. April 8. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-08/mother-missing-leeton-teacher-stephanie-scott-fears-search/6378256.

—. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Police say burned body found in Cocoparra National Park believed to be that of missing teacher. April 10. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-11/stephanie-scott-police-searchers-find-burned-body-near-griffith/6385584.

Brooks, Emily. 2016. This is what we know about Stephanie Scott's killer so far. October 12. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/this-is-what-we-know-about-stephanie-scotts-killer-so-far_au_5cd41819e4b0ca9b77563363.

Fairfax Media. 2015. "'Devastated:' Communities mourning murdered bride-to-be Stephanie Scott." Central Western Daily, April 9.

Harris, Janice. 2015. "Tears for Stephanie: Canowindra grieving for 'absolutely wonderful girl'." Central Western Daily, April 9.

Harvey-Jenner, Catriona. 2016. Man's chilling google searches before he murdered a bride-to-be have been revealed in court. October 11. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/news/a46516/murderer-chilling-google-searches-bride-rape-kidnapping/.

Levy, Megan. 2015. "'No way it's cold feet!'." Illawarra Mercury, April 8.

Partridge, Emma. 2015. "Stephanie Scott's alleged killer not rostered to clean school." Central Western Daily, April 9.

Partridge, Emma, and Megan Levy. 2015. "Car found, cleaner charged with murder of Stephanie Scott." Canowindra News, April 9.

Patterson, Monique. 2020. United in Grief: The story of Stephanie Scott's Beautiful Life, Tragic Murder, and How Her Death Broke the Heart of Leeton NSW. Milwaukee, WI: Genius Publishing.

Pattison, Talia, and Daisy Huntly. 2015. "Have you seen Stephanie Scott." The Irrigator, April 6.

Reneker, Tony. 2022. "Stephanie Scott case 'changed' inspector's life." The Irrigator, September 1.

Shields, Moyra. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Missing teacher from Leeton in NSW Riverina due to get married on Saturday. April 6. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-07/missing-teacher-from-leeton-nsw-riverina-region-was-due-to-marry/6374992.

The Guardian. 2016. Stephanie Scott killer Vincent Stanford sentenced to life for murder. October 12. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/oct/13/stephanie-scott-killer-vincent-stanford-sentenced-to-life-for.

 

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]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-stephanie-scott-Rx8A2LF3 One week before her wedding, on the Easter Morning in 2015 Stephanie Scott decided to stop by her classroom at Leeton High School to go over her lesson plans and other coverage documents she’d left for the substitute teacher one final time. By midafternoon, her fiancé

Aaron grew anxious by unanswered calls and texts, and reported her missing with Leeton Police. The Leeton community rallied, coordinating search efforts to this beloved member of their town. Sadly, on April 9th, twenty-four-year-old Vincent Stanford was formally charged with the murder of Stephanie Scott. The arrest of Vincent Stanford came as a surprise to Stephanie’s friends and family, particularly because, as far as anyone could tell, he was little more than a stranger.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Australian Associated Press. 2016. Stephanie Scott's killer Vincent Stanford told police he 'went a little nuts'. October 10. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/oct/11/stephanie-scotts-killer-vincent-stanford-told-police-he-went-a-little-nuts.

Australian Broadcasting Company. 2015. Stephanie Scott: 24-year-old school cleaner kept in custody over murder of teacher from Leeton, NSW. April 8. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-09/man-charged-leeton-schoolteacher-stephanie-scotts-murder/6379516.

—. 2016. Stephanie Scott: Cleaner Vincent Stanford pleads guilty to teacher's rape and. July 19. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-20/stephanie-scott-murder-accused-vincent-stanford-pleadsguilty/.

—. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Mother of missing teacher from Leeton fears search is 'running out of days'. April 8. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-08/mother-missing-leeton-teacher-stephanie-scott-fears-search/6378256.

—. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Police say burned body found in Cocoparra National Park believed to be that of missing teacher. April 10. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-11/stephanie-scott-police-searchers-find-burned-body-near-griffith/6385584.

Brooks, Emily. 2016. This is what we know about Stephanie Scott's killer so far. October 12. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/this-is-what-we-know-about-stephanie-scotts-killer-so-far_au_5cd41819e4b0ca9b77563363.

Fairfax Media. 2015. "'Devastated:' Communities mourning murdered bride-to-be Stephanie Scott." Central Western Daily, April 9.

Harris, Janice. 2015. "Tears for Stephanie: Canowindra grieving for 'absolutely wonderful girl'." Central Western Daily, April 9.

Harvey-Jenner, Catriona. 2016. Man's chilling google searches before he murdered a bride-to-be have been revealed in court. October 11. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/news/a46516/murderer-chilling-google-searches-bride-rape-kidnapping/.

Levy, Megan. 2015. "'No way it's cold feet!'." Illawarra Mercury, April 8.

Partridge, Emma. 2015. "Stephanie Scott's alleged killer not rostered to clean school." Central Western Daily, April 9.

Partridge, Emma, and Megan Levy. 2015. "Car found, cleaner charged with murder of Stephanie Scott." Canowindra News, April 9.

Patterson, Monique. 2020. United in Grief: The story of Stephanie Scott's Beautiful Life, Tragic Murder, and How Her Death Broke the Heart of Leeton NSW. Milwaukee, WI: Genius Publishing.

Pattison, Talia, and Daisy Huntly. 2015. "Have you seen Stephanie Scott." The Irrigator, April 6.

Reneker, Tony. 2022. "Stephanie Scott case 'changed' inspector's life." The Irrigator, September 1.

Shields, Moyra. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Missing teacher from Leeton in NSW Riverina due to get married on Saturday. April 6. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-07/missing-teacher-from-leeton-nsw-riverina-region-was-due-to-marry/6374992.

The Guardian. 2016. Stephanie Scott killer Vincent Stanford sentenced to life for murder. October 12. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/oct/13/stephanie-scott-killer-vincent-stanford-sentenced-to-life-for.

 

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]]> The Murder of Stephanie Scott Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:36 One week before her wedding, on the Easter Morning in 2015 Stephanie Scott decided to stop by her classroom at Leeton High School to go over her lesson plans and other coverage documents she’d left for the substitute teacher one final time. By midafternoon, her fiancé Aaron grew anxious by unanswered calls and texts, and reported her missing with Leeton Police. The Leeton community rallied, coordinating search efforts to this beloved member of their town. Sadly, on April 9th, twenty-four-year-old Vincent Stanford was formally charged with the murder of Stephanie Scott. The arrest of Vincent Stanford came as a surprise to Stephanie’s friends and family, particularly because, as far as anyone could tell, he was little more than a stranger. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Australian Associated Press. 2016. Stephanie Scott's killer Vincent Stanford told police he 'went a little nuts'. October 10. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/oct/11/stephanie-scotts-killer-vincent-stanford-told-police-he-went-a-little-nuts. Australian Broadcasting Company. 2015. Stephanie Scott: 24-year-old school cleaner kept in custody over murder of teacher from Leeton, NSW. April 8. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-09/man-charged-leeton-schoolteacher-stephanie-scotts-murder/6379516. —. 2016. Stephanie Scott: Cleaner Vincent Stanford pleads guilty to teacher's rape and. July 19. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-20/stephanie-scott-murder-accused-vincent-stanford-pleadsguilty/. —. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Mother of missing teacher from Leeton fears search is 'running out of days'. April 8. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-08/mother-missing-leeton-teacher-stephanie-scott-fears-search/6378256. —. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Police say burned body found in Cocoparra National Park believed to be that of missing teacher. April 10. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-11/stephanie-scott-police-searchers-find-burned-body-near-griffith/6385584. Brooks, Emily. 2016. This is what we know about Stephanie Scott's killer so far. October 12. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/this-is-what-we-know-about-stephanie-scotts-killer-so-far_au_5cd41819e4b0ca9b77563363. Fairfax Media. 2015. "'Devastated:' Communities mourning murdered bride-to-be Stephanie Scott." Central Western Daily, April 9. Harris, Janice. 2015. "Tears for Stephanie: Canowindra grieving for 'absolutely wonderful girl'." Central Western Daily, April 9. Harvey-Jenner, Catriona. 2016. Man's chilling google searches before he murdered a bride-to-be have been revealed in court. October 11. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/news/a46516/murderer-chilling-google-searches-bride-rape-kidnapping/. Levy, Megan. 2015. "'No way it's cold feet!'." Illawarra Mercury, April 8. Partridge, Emma. 2015. "Stephanie Scott's alleged killer not rostered to clean school." Central Western Daily, April 9. Partridge, Emma, and Megan Levy. 2015. "Car found, cleaner charged with murder of Stephanie Scott." Canowindra News, April 9. Patterson, Monique. 2020. United in Grief: The story of Stephanie Scott's Beautiful Life, Tragic Murder, and How Her Death Broke the Heart of Leeton NSW. Milwaukee, WI: Genius Publishing. Pattison, Talia, and Daisy Huntly. 2015. "Have you seen Stephanie Scott." The Irrigator, April 6. Reneker, Tony. 2022. "Stephanie Scott case 'changed' inspector's life." The Irrigator, September 1. Shields, Moyra. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Missing teacher from Leeton in NSW Riverina due to get married on Saturday. April 6. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-07/missing-teacher-from-leeton-nsw-riverina-region-was-due-to-marry/6374992. The Guardian. 2016. Stephanie Scott killer Vincent Stanford sentenced to life for murder. October 12. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/oct/13/stephanie-scott-killer-vincent-stanford-sentenced-to-life-for. One week before her wedding, on the Easter Morning in 2015 Stephanie Scott decided to stop by her classroom at Leeton High School to go over her lesson plans and other coverage documents she’d left for the substitute teacher one final time. By midafternoon, her fiancé Aaron grew anxious by unanswered calls and texts, and reported her missing with Leeton Police. The Leeton community rallied, coordinating search efforts to this beloved member of their town. Sadly, on April 9th, twenty-four-year-old Vincent Stanford was formally charged with the murder of Stephanie Scott. The arrest of Vincent Stanford came as a surprise to Stephanie’s friends and family, particularly because, as far as anyone could tell, he was little more than a stranger. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Australian Associated Press. 2016. Stephanie Scott's killer Vincent Stanford told police he 'went a little nuts'. October 10. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/oct/11/stephanie-scotts-killer-vincent-stanford-told-police-he-went-a-little-nuts. Australian Broadcasting Company. 2015. Stephanie Scott: 24-year-old school cleaner kept in custody over murder of teacher from Leeton, NSW. April 8. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-09/man-charged-leeton-schoolteacher-stephanie-scotts-murder/6379516. —. 2016. Stephanie Scott: Cleaner Vincent Stanford pleads guilty to teacher's rape and. July 19. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-20/stephanie-scott-murder-accused-vincent-stanford-pleadsguilty/. —. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Mother of missing teacher from Leeton fears search is 'running out of days'. April 8. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-08/mother-missing-leeton-teacher-stephanie-scott-fears-search/6378256. —. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Police say burned body found in Cocoparra National Park believed to be that of missing teacher. April 10. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-11/stephanie-scott-police-searchers-find-burned-body-near-griffith/6385584. Brooks, Emily. 2016. This is what we know about Stephanie Scott's killer so far. October 12. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/this-is-what-we-know-about-stephanie-scotts-killer-so-far_au_5cd41819e4b0ca9b77563363. Fairfax Media. 2015. "'Devastated:' Communities mourning murdered bride-to-be Stephanie Scott." Central Western Daily, April 9. Harris, Janice. 2015. "Tears for Stephanie: Canowindra grieving for 'absolutely wonderful girl'." Central Western Daily, April 9. Harvey-Jenner, Catriona. 2016. Man's chilling google searches before he murdered a bride-to-be have been revealed in court. October 11. Accessed July 13, 2023. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/news/a46516/murderer-chilling-google-searches-bride-rape-kidnapping/. Levy, Megan. 2015. "'No way it's cold feet!'." Illawarra Mercury, April 8. Partridge, Emma. 2015. "Stephanie Scott's alleged killer not rostered to clean school." Central Western Daily, April 9. Partridge, Emma, and Megan Levy. 2015. "Car found, cleaner charged with murder of Stephanie Scott." Canowindra News, April 9. Patterson, Monique. 2020. United in Grief: The story of Stephanie Scott's Beautiful Life, Tragic Murder, and How Her Death Broke the Heart of Leeton NSW. Milwaukee, WI: Genius Publishing. Pattison, Talia, and Daisy Huntly. 2015. "Have you seen Stephanie Scott." The Irrigator, April 6. Reneker, Tony. 2022. "Stephanie Scott case 'changed' inspector's life." The Irrigator, September 1. Shields, Moyra. 2015. Stephanie Scott: Missing teacher from Leeton in NSW Riverina due to get married on Saturday. April 6. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-07/missing-teacher-from-leeton-nsw-riverina-region-was-due-to-marry/6374992. The Guardian. 2016. Stephanie Scott killer Vincent Stanford sentenced to life for murder. October 12. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/oct/13/stephanie-scott-killer-vincent-stanford-sentenced-to-life-for. true crime, exhibit c true full 692 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2BQDFDZSq_-tRgwX-zTmOc0XIXVXfafl6Po7WAR7zG4 The Bombing of United Air Flight 629 On November 1, 1955, United Airlines flight 629 from Denver, Colorado to Seattle, Washington took off from Denver’s Stapleton Airfield at 6:52 pm, carrying thirty-nine passengers and five crew members. Roughly ten minutes later, the aircraft exploded in the air, killing all forty-four people onboard and scattering fiery debris across several miles of Colorado’s landscape.

By the early 1950s, air travel had become a popular means of travel for more and more Americans and, while air disasters weren’t unheard of, they nonetheless called into question the safety of traveling on a passenger flight. This time, however, investigators quickly determined that the explosion of flight 629 hadn’t been an accident; someone had intentionally sabotaged the flight with a suitcase bomb.

The explosion of United Airlines flight 629 marked the first time a passenger plane had been bombed in the United States, something few if any authorities ever thought would happen. In the event of an act of terror, an individual or group typically comes forward quickly to claim credit; however, in the case of flight 629, no one came forward and investigators were left to wonder, what possible reason could someone have for killing forty-four people with no obvious connection between them?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Anastasio, Jeff. 2024. A worst act of terror. August 2. Accessed August 6, 2024. https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/a-worst-act-of-terror-the-mission-to-build-a-memorial-to-remember-the-bombing-of-flight-629-in-colorado.

Associated Press. 1955. "Arraignment for Graham postponed." Daily Sentinel, November 17: 1.

—. 1955. "Charge of murder planned in Denver on mother's death." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 15: 1.

—. 1955. "FBI begins investgation of Longmont air crash." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 8: 1.

—. 1955. "Graham denies plane bombing." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 18: 1.

—. 1955. "Graham linked to dynamite." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 21: 1.

—. 1955. "Judge orders hospital check." Fort Collins Coloradoan, December 9: 1.

—. 1955. "Paper says bomb evidence found in UAL plane crash." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 7: 1.

—. 1955. "Probe is started by bomb expert." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 3: 1.

—. 1955. "Victim's son bought insurance policy before flight, FBI says." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 14: 1.

2013. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Christine Connor. Performed by Christine Connor.

Field, Andrew. 2005. Mainliner Denver: The Bombing of Flight 629. Denver, CO: Bower House Publishing.

Garner, Joe. 2005. "Terror in the Colorado sky John Graham's legacy: The mass murder of 44 people in Nov. '55." Rocky Mountain News, October 14.

Gauss, Gordon. 1955. "44 die in crash near Longmont." Daily Sentinel, November 2: 1.

John Gilbert Graham v. People of the State of Colorado. 1956. 18058 (Supreme Court of Colorado, October 22).

Pitman, Frank. 1956. "Graham reportedly resigned to death, overheard telling lawyer 'don't want to appeal'." Daily Sentinel, May 6: 1.

United Press. 1955. "44 on plane die in crash in west." New York Times, November 2: 1.

 

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]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bombing-of-united-air-flight-629-uemajLlj On November 1, 1955, United Airlines flight 629 from Denver, Colorado to Seattle, Washington took off from Denver’s Stapleton Airfield at 6:52 pm, carrying thirty-nine passengers and five crew members. Roughly ten minutes later, the aircraft exploded in the air, killing all forty-four people onboard and scattering fiery debris across several miles of Colorado’s landscape.

By the early 1950s, air travel had become a popular means of travel for more and more Americans and, while air disasters weren’t unheard of, they nonetheless called into question the safety of traveling on a passenger flight. This time, however, investigators quickly determined that the explosion of flight 629 hadn’t been an accident; someone had intentionally sabotaged the flight with a suitcase bomb.

The explosion of United Airlines flight 629 marked the first time a passenger plane had been bombed in the United States, something few if any authorities ever thought would happen. In the event of an act of terror, an individual or group typically comes forward quickly to claim credit; however, in the case of flight 629, no one came forward and investigators were left to wonder, what possible reason could someone have for killing forty-four people with no obvious connection between them?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Anastasio, Jeff. 2024. A worst act of terror. August 2. Accessed August 6, 2024. https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/a-worst-act-of-terror-the-mission-to-build-a-memorial-to-remember-the-bombing-of-flight-629-in-colorado.

Associated Press. 1955. "Arraignment for Graham postponed." Daily Sentinel, November 17: 1.

—. 1955. "Charge of murder planned in Denver on mother's death." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 15: 1.

—. 1955. "FBI begins investgation of Longmont air crash." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 8: 1.

—. 1955. "Graham denies plane bombing." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 18: 1.

—. 1955. "Graham linked to dynamite." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 21: 1.

—. 1955. "Judge orders hospital check." Fort Collins Coloradoan, December 9: 1.

—. 1955. "Paper says bomb evidence found in UAL plane crash." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 7: 1.

—. 1955. "Probe is started by bomb expert." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 3: 1.

—. 1955. "Victim's son bought insurance policy before flight, FBI says." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 14: 1.

2013. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Christine Connor. Performed by Christine Connor.

Field, Andrew. 2005. Mainliner Denver: The Bombing of Flight 629. Denver, CO: Bower House Publishing.

Garner, Joe. 2005. "Terror in the Colorado sky John Graham's legacy: The mass murder of 44 people in Nov. '55." Rocky Mountain News, October 14.

Gauss, Gordon. 1955. "44 die in crash near Longmont." Daily Sentinel, November 2: 1.

John Gilbert Graham v. People of the State of Colorado. 1956. 18058 (Supreme Court of Colorado, October 22).

Pitman, Frank. 1956. "Graham reportedly resigned to death, overheard telling lawyer 'don't want to appeal'." Daily Sentinel, May 6: 1.

United Press. 1955. "44 on plane die in crash in west." New York Times, November 2: 1.

 

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]]> The Bombing of United Air Flight 629 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:47:16 On November 1, 1955, United Airlines flight 629 from Denver, Colorado to Seattle, Washington took off from Denver’s Stapleton Airfield at 6:52 pm, carrying thirty-nine passengers and five crew members. Roughly ten minutes later, the aircraft exploded in the air, killing all forty-four people onboard and scattering fiery debris across several miles of Colorado’s landscape. By the early 1950s, air travel had become a popular means of travel for more and more Americans and, while air disasters weren’t unheard of, they nonetheless called into question the safety of traveling on a passenger flight. This time, however, investigators quickly determined that the explosion of flight 629 hadn’t been an accident; someone had intentionally sabotaged the flight with a suitcase bomb. The explosion of United Airlines flight 629 marked the first time a passenger plane had been bombed in the United States, something few if any authorities ever thought would happen. In the event of an act of terror, an individual or group typically comes forward quickly to claim credit; however, in the case of flight 629, no one came forward and investigators were left to wonder, what possible reason could someone have for killing forty-four people with no obvious connection between them? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Anastasio, Jeff. 2024. A worst act of terror. August 2. Accessed August 6, 2024. https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/a-worst-act-of-terror-the-mission-to-build-a-memorial-to-remember-the-bombing-of-flight-629-in-colorado. Associated Press. 1955. "Arraignment for Graham postponed." Daily Sentinel, November 17: 1. —. 1955. "Charge of murder planned in Denver on mother's death." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 15: 1. —. 1955. "FBI begins investgation of Longmont air crash." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 8: 1. —. 1955. "Graham denies plane bombing." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 18: 1. —. 1955. "Graham linked to dynamite." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 21: 1. —. 1955. "Judge orders hospital check." Fort Collins Coloradoan, December 9: 1. —. 1955. "Paper says bomb evidence found in UAL plane crash." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 7: 1. —. 1955. "Probe is started by bomb expert." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 3: 1. —. 1955. "Victim's son bought insurance policy before flight, FBI says." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 14: 1. 2013. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Christine Connor. Performed by Christine Connor. Field, Andrew. 2005. Mainliner Denver: The Bombing of Flight 629. Denver, CO: Bower House Publishing. Garner, Joe. 2005. "Terror in the Colorado sky John Graham's legacy: The mass murder of 44 people in Nov. '55." Rocky Mountain News, October 14. Gauss, Gordon. 1955. "44 die in crash near Longmont." Daily Sentinel, November 2: 1. John Gilbert Graham v. People of the State of Colorado. 1956. 18058 (Supreme Court of Colorado, October 22). Pitman, Frank. 1956. "Graham reportedly resigned to death, overheard telling lawyer 'don't want to appeal'." Daily Sentinel, May 6: 1. United Press. 1955. "44 on plane die in crash in west." New York Times, November 2: 1. On November 1, 1955, United Airlines flight 629 from Denver, Colorado to Seattle, Washington took off from Denver’s Stapleton Airfield at 6:52 pm, carrying thirty-nine passengers and five crew members. Roughly ten minutes later, the aircraft exploded in the air, killing all forty-four people onboard and scattering fiery debris across several miles of Colorado’s landscape. By the early 1950s, air travel had become a popular means of travel for more and more Americans and, while air disasters weren’t unheard of, they nonetheless called into question the safety of traveling on a passenger flight. This time, however, investigators quickly determined that the explosion of flight 629 hadn’t been an accident; someone had intentionally sabotaged the flight with a suitcase bomb. The explosion of United Airlines flight 629 marked the first time a passenger plane had been bombed in the United States, something few if any authorities ever thought would happen. In the event of an act of terror, an individual or group typically comes forward quickly to claim credit; however, in the case of flight 629, no one came forward and investigators were left to wonder, what possible reason could someone have for killing forty-four people with no obvious connection between them? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Anastasio, Jeff. 2024. A worst act of terror. August 2. Accessed August 6, 2024. https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/a-worst-act-of-terror-the-mission-to-build-a-memorial-to-remember-the-bombing-of-flight-629-in-colorado. Associated Press. 1955. "Arraignment for Graham postponed." Daily Sentinel, November 17: 1. —. 1955. "Charge of murder planned in Denver on mother's death." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 15: 1. —. 1955. "FBI begins investgation of Longmont air crash." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 8: 1. —. 1955. "Graham denies plane bombing." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 18: 1. —. 1955. "Graham linked to dynamite." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 21: 1. —. 1955. "Judge orders hospital check." Fort Collins Coloradoan, December 9: 1. —. 1955. "Paper says bomb evidence found in UAL plane crash." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 7: 1. —. 1955. "Probe is started by bomb expert." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 3: 1. —. 1955. "Victim's son bought insurance policy before flight, FBI says." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 14: 1. 2013. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Christine Connor. Performed by Christine Connor. Field, Andrew. 2005. Mainliner Denver: The Bombing of Flight 629. Denver, CO: Bower House Publishing. Garner, Joe. 2005. "Terror in the Colorado sky John Graham's legacy: The mass murder of 44 people in Nov. '55." Rocky Mountain News, October 14. Gauss, Gordon. 1955. "44 die in crash near Longmont." Daily Sentinel, November 2: 1. John Gilbert Graham v. People of the State of Colorado. 1956. 18058 (Supreme Court of Colorado, October 22). Pitman, Frank. 1956. "Graham reportedly resigned to death, overheard telling lawyer 'don't want to appeal'." Daily Sentinel, May 6: 1. United Press. 1955. "44 on plane die in crash in west." New York Times, November 2: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 691 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/fJIhjuOoaX0LW75ZXt6FMllp0wHIOXE2riqARKhoGnk Paris catacombs, haunted accordions and more with Josh Homme Join us for a chat with Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme! We talk paranormal experiences, his new project: Alive in the Catacombs and top it all off with a Paris Catacombs themed Would You Rather? Thanks so much to our new pal JHo for a solid hang🤘🏻

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]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/paris-catacombs-haunted-accordions-and-more-with-josh-homme-_Czsom50 Join us for a chat with Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme! We talk paranormal experiences, his new project: Alive in the Catacombs and top it all off with a Paris Catacombs themed Would You Rather? Thanks so much to our new pal JHo for a solid hang🤘🏻

Looking to watch Alive in the Catacombs? Find it by visiting https://qotsa.com/

And don't forget to check out Josh's charity The Sweet Stuff Foundation: an organization that provides assistance to musicians and their families in times of need. Learn more or donate by visiting https://www.thesweetstufffoundation.org/

 

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]]> Paris catacombs, haunted accordions and more with Josh Homme Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:36:27 Join us for a chat with Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme! We talk paranormal experiences, his new project: Alive in the Catacombs and top it all off with a Paris Catacombs themed Would You Rather? Thanks so much to our new pal JHo for a solid hang🤘🏻 Looking to watch Alive in the Catacombs? Find it by visiting https://qotsa.com/ And don't forget to check out Josh's charity The Sweet Stuff Foundation: an organization that provides assistance to musicians and their families in times of need. Learn more or donate by visiting https://www.thesweetstufffoundation.org/ Join us for a chat with Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme! We talk paranormal experiences, his new project: Alive in the Catacombs and top it all off with a Paris Catacombs themed Would You Rather? Thanks so much to our new pal JHo for a solid hang🤘🏻 Looking to watch Alive in the Catacombs? Find it by visiting https://qotsa.com/ And don't forget to check out Josh's charity The Sweet Stuff Foundation: an organization that provides assistance to musicians and their families in times of need. Learn more or donate by visiting https://www.thesweetstufffoundation.org/ true crime, exhibit c true full 690 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/WrIAtRp9jI9OemYij4S9m1drOxDmvB508pYj7mGBzoA The Crescent Hotel Get ready to check in with us to the Crescent Hotel! Ash brings us to Eureka Springs, Arkansas where the opulent palatial property serves as a resort and spa destination for guests who don't mind the posibility of bumping into its spectral inhabitants! Ash dives into the history of this incredible place, and gives accounts of people's experiences with people from beyond the veil! Want to visit https://crescent-hotel.com/ to book your experience NOW!

Also, don't forget to listen to the new podcast Papi Killed Mommy, which premiers on July 9th at 8 PM. be sure to follow the upcoming podcast by visiting https://open.spotify.com/show/4oAGV2etlX6XV1EuZfGI6T?si=2143aafa3b9c4294

 

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]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-crescent-hotel-eYyLJQb6 Get ready to check in with us to the Crescent Hotel! Ash brings us to Eureka Springs, Arkansas where the opulent palatial property serves as a resort and spa destination for guests who don't mind the posibility of bumping into its spectral inhabitants! Ash dives into the history of this incredible place, and gives accounts of people's experiences with people from beyond the veil! Want to visit https://crescent-hotel.com/ to book your experience NOW!

Also, don't forget to listen to the new podcast Papi Killed Mommy, which premiers on July 9th at 8 PM. be sure to follow the upcoming podcast by visiting https://open.spotify.com/show/4oAGV2etlX6XV1EuZfGI6T?si=2143aafa3b9c4294

 

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]]> The Crescent Hotel Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:59 Get ready to check in with us to the Crescent Hotel! Ash brings us to Eureka Springs, Arkansas where the opulent palatial property serves as a resort and spa destination for guests who don't mind the posibility of bumping into its spectral inhabitants! Ash dives into the history of this incredible place, and gives accounts of people's experiences with people from beyond the veil! Want to visit https://crescent-hotel.com/ to book your experience NOW! Also, don't forget to listen to the new podcast Papi Killed Mommy, which premiers on July 9th at 8 PM. be sure to follow the upcoming podcast by visiting https://open.spotify.com/show/4oAGV2etlX6XV1EuZfGI6T?si=2143aafa3b9c4294 Get ready to check in with us to the Crescent Hotel! Ash brings us to Eureka Springs, Arkansas where the opulent palatial property serves as a resort and spa destination for guests who don't mind the posibility of bumping into its spectral inhabitants! Ash dives into the history of this incredible place, and gives accounts of people's experiences with people from beyond the veil! Want to visit https://crescent-hotel.com/ to book your experience NOW! Also, don't forget to listen to the new podcast Papi Killed Mommy, which premiers on July 9th at 8 PM. be sure to follow the upcoming podcast by visiting https://open.spotify.com/show/4oAGV2etlX6XV1EuZfGI6T?si=2143aafa3b9c4294 true crime, exhibit c true full 689 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pWwJ6EVHiOvjY4Bh5RttFp-TQpBsAwYU1PBW5zPOjXM The Last Call Killer (Part 2) Between 1991 and 1993, the dismembered bodies of five gay and bisexual men were discovered in garbage bags along the highway in New York and New Jersey. The cause of the death for each was multiple stab wounds, and each victim had been disarticulated into eight pieces and placed in eight garbage bags before being deposited into trash barrels, where they were quickly discovered by a curious member of the public.

Despite being discovered in different locations in different states, it didn’t take long for investigators to identify the similarities between the victims. They were all older men, single or separated, and all had been seen last around closing time at various New York gay bars. Moreover, the scant evidence found with each body appeared to connect the murders back to Staten Island, but told detectives nothing else about the killer. Then, in late 1993, the murders simply stopped and the case went cold.

The case of the man the press dubbed “The Last Call Killer” sat on a shelf for nearly a decade before a team of cold case investigators picked it up again, determined to make progress. In the years that passed, advances in technology had allowed for the collection of previously unseen evidence, and it was thanks to that technology that the case was finally solved.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Ben-Ali, Russell, and William Rashbaum. 1993. "Grisly slayings linked?" Newsday, August 3: 4.

—. 1993. "Hunt is on." Newsday, August 5: 6.

Curran, John. 2006. "Ex-UM student given life sentences in slayings." Bangor Daily News, January 28: 25.

Frederick, Henry. 1993. "Body parts found in Haverstraw." Journal News (White Plains, NY), August 1: 1.

Green, Elon. 2021. Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York. New York, NY: Celadon Books.

Hoober, John. 1991. "Turnpike murder victim was ex-banker." Lancaster New Era, May 15: 1.

Lueck, Thomas. 2001. "Complicated portrait of a suspect in killings of gay men." New York Times, May 31.

New York Times. 1993. "Thomas Mulcahy: Sales executive, devoted husband." New York Times, August 8: 40.

Peet, Judy. 2000. "Technology revives search for gays' serial killer." Staten Island Advance, April 24: 15.

Rashbaum, William. 1993. "Gay stalker?" Newsday, August 4: 5.

Rosenblatt, Lionel. 1973. "Jury finds student not guilty." Bangor Daily News, November 4: 1.

State of New Jersey v. Richard W. Rogers. 2008. 03-01-00050 (Superior Court of New Jersey, April 16).

Walsh, James. 1993. "Tracking a killer." Journal News (White Plains, NY), October 24:

 

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]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-last-call-killer-part-2-FyCRmCgc Between 1991 and 1993, the dismembered bodies of five gay and bisexual men were discovered in garbage bags along the highway in New York and New Jersey. The cause of the death for each was multiple stab wounds, and each victim had been disarticulated into eight pieces and placed in eight garbage bags before being deposited into trash barrels, where they were quickly discovered by a curious member of the public.

Despite being discovered in different locations in different states, it didn’t take long for investigators to identify the similarities between the victims. They were all older men, single or separated, and all had been seen last around closing time at various New York gay bars. Moreover, the scant evidence found with each body appeared to connect the murders back to Staten Island, but told detectives nothing else about the killer. Then, in late 1993, the murders simply stopped and the case went cold.

The case of the man the press dubbed “The Last Call Killer” sat on a shelf for nearly a decade before a team of cold case investigators picked it up again, determined to make progress. In the years that passed, advances in technology had allowed for the collection of previously unseen evidence, and it was thanks to that technology that the case was finally solved.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Ben-Ali, Russell, and William Rashbaum. 1993. "Grisly slayings linked?" Newsday, August 3: 4.

—. 1993. "Hunt is on." Newsday, August 5: 6.

Curran, John. 2006. "Ex-UM student given life sentences in slayings." Bangor Daily News, January 28: 25.

Frederick, Henry. 1993. "Body parts found in Haverstraw." Journal News (White Plains, NY), August 1: 1.

Green, Elon. 2021. Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York. New York, NY: Celadon Books.

Hoober, John. 1991. "Turnpike murder victim was ex-banker." Lancaster New Era, May 15: 1.

Lueck, Thomas. 2001. "Complicated portrait of a suspect in killings of gay men." New York Times, May 31.

New York Times. 1993. "Thomas Mulcahy: Sales executive, devoted husband." New York Times, August 8: 40.

Peet, Judy. 2000. "Technology revives search for gays' serial killer." Staten Island Advance, April 24: 15.

Rashbaum, William. 1993. "Gay stalker?" Newsday, August 4: 5.

Rosenblatt, Lionel. 1973. "Jury finds student not guilty." Bangor Daily News, November 4: 1.

State of New Jersey v. Richard W. Rogers. 2008. 03-01-00050 (Superior Court of New Jersey, April 16).

Walsh, James. 1993. "Tracking a killer." Journal News (White Plains, NY), October 24:

 

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]]> The Last Call Killer (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:48:41 Between 1991 and 1993, the dismembered bodies of five gay and bisexual men were discovered in garbage bags along the highway in New York and New Jersey. The cause of the death for each was multiple stab wounds, and each victim had been disarticulated into eight pieces and placed in eight garbage bags before being deposited into trash barrels, where they were quickly discovered by a curious member of the public.  Despite being discovered in different locations in different states, it didn’t take long for investigators to identify the similarities between the victims. They were all older men, single or separated, and all had been seen last around closing time at various New York gay bars. Moreover, the scant evidence found with each body appeared to connect the murders back to Staten Island, but told detectives nothing else about the killer. Then, in late 1993, the murders simply stopped and the case went cold. The case of the man the press dubbed “The Last Call Killer” sat on a shelf for nearly a decade before a team of cold case investigators picked it up again, determined to make progress. In the years that passed, advances in technology had allowed for the collection of previously unseen evidence, and it was thanks to that technology that the case was finally solved. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Ben-Ali, Russell, and William Rashbaum. 1993. "Grisly slayings linked?" Newsday, August 3: 4. —. 1993. "Hunt is on." Newsday, August 5: 6. Curran, John. 2006. "Ex-UM student given life sentences in slayings." Bangor Daily News, January 28: 25. Frederick, Henry. 1993. "Body parts found in Haverstraw." Journal News (White Plains, NY), August 1: 1. Green, Elon. 2021. Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York. New York, NY: Celadon Books. Hoober, John. 1991. "Turnpike murder victim was ex-banker." Lancaster New Era, May 15: 1. Lueck, Thomas. 2001. "Complicated portrait of a suspect in killings of gay men." New York Times, May 31. New York Times. 1993. "Thomas Mulcahy: Sales executive, devoted husband." New York Times, August 8: 40. Peet, Judy. 2000. "Technology revives search for gays' serial killer." Staten Island Advance, April 24: 15. Rashbaum, William. 1993. "Gay stalker?" Newsday, August 4: 5. Rosenblatt, Lionel. 1973. "Jury finds student not guilty." Bangor Daily News, November 4: 1. State of New Jersey v. Richard W. Rogers. 2008. 03-01-00050 (Superior Court of New Jersey, April 16). Walsh, James. 1993. "Tracking a killer." Journal News (White Plains, NY), October 24: Between 1991 and 1993, the dismembered bodies of five gay and bisexual men were discovered in garbage bags along the highway in New York and New Jersey. The cause of the death for each was multiple stab wounds, and each victim had been disarticulated into eight pieces and placed in eight garbage bags before being deposited into trash barrels, where they were quickly discovered by a curious member of the public.  Despite being discovered in different locations in different states, it didn’t take long for investigators to identify the similarities between the victims. They were all older men, single or separated, and all had been seen last around closing time at various New York gay bars. Moreover, the scant evidence found with each body appeared to connect the murders back to Staten Island, but told detectives nothing else about the killer. Then, in late 1993, the murders simply stopped and the case went cold. The case of the man the press dubbed “The Last Call Killer” sat on a shelf for nearly a decade before a team of cold case investigators picked it up again, determined to make progress. In the years that passed, advances in technology had allowed for the collection of previously unseen evidence, and it was thanks to that technology that the case was finally solved. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Ben-Ali, Russell, and William Rashbaum. 1993. "Grisly slayings linked?" Newsday, August 3: 4. —. 1993. "Hunt is on." Newsday, August 5: 6. Curran, John. 2006. "Ex-UM student given life sentences in slayings." Bangor Daily News, January 28: 25. Frederick, Henry. 1993. "Body parts found in Haverstraw." Journal News (White Plains, NY), August 1: 1. Green, Elon. 2021. Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York. New York, NY: Celadon Books. Hoober, John. 1991. "Turnpike murder victim was ex-banker." Lancaster New Era, May 15: 1. Lueck, Thomas. 2001. "Complicated portrait of a suspect in killings of gay men." New York Times, May 31. New York Times. 1993. "Thomas Mulcahy: Sales executive, devoted husband." New York Times, August 8: 40. Peet, Judy. 2000. "Technology revives search for gays' serial killer." Staten Island Advance, April 24: 15. Rashbaum, William. 1993. "Gay stalker?" Newsday, August 4: 5. Rosenblatt, Lionel. 1973. "Jury finds student not guilty." Bangor Daily News, November 4: 1. State of New Jersey v. Richard W. Rogers. 2008. 03-01-00050 (Superior Court of New Jersey, April 16). Walsh, James. 1993. "Tracking a killer." Journal News (White Plains, NY), October 24: true crime, exhibit c true full 688 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KBR7eWJxL-I_GMDx0C-Ji3f_kY0E3L5H5_YwGiI7bis The Last Call Killer (Part 1) Between 1991 and 1993, the dismembered bodies of five gay and bisexual men were discovered in garbage bags along the highway in New York and New Jersey. The cause of the death for each was multiple stab wounds, and each victim had been disarticulated into eight pieces and placed in eight garbage bags before being deposited into trash barrels, where they were quickly discovered by a curious member of the public.

Despite being discovered in different locations in different states, it didn’t take long for investigators to identify the similarities between the victims. They were all older men, single or separated, and all had been seen last around closing time at various New York gay bars. Moreover, the scant evidence found with each body appeared to connect the murders back to Staten Island, but told detectives nothing else about the killer. Then, in late 1993, the murders simply stopped and the case went cold.

The case of the man the press dubbed “The Last Call Killer” sat on a shelf for nearly a decade before a team of cold case investigators picked it up again, determined to make progress. In the years that passed, advances in technology had allowed for the collection of previously unseen evidence, and it was thanks to that technology that the case was finally solved.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Ben-Ali, Russell, and William Rashbaum. 1993. "Grisly slayings linked?" Newsday, August 3: 4.

—. 1993. "Hunt is on." Newsday, August 5: 6.

Curran, John. 2006. "Ex-UM student given life sentences in slayings." Bangor Daily News, January 28: 25.

Frederick, Henry. 1993. "Body parts found in Haverstraw." Journal News (White Plains, NY), August 1: 1.

Green, Elon. 2021. Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York. New York, NY: Celadon Books.

Hoober, John. 1991. "Turnpike murder victim was ex-banker." Lancaster New Era, May 15: 1.

Lueck, Thomas. 2001. "Complicated portrait of a suspect in killings of gay men." New York Times, May 31.

New York Times. 1993. "Thomas Mulcahy: Sales executive, devoted husband." New York Times, August 8: 40.

Peet, Judy. 2000. "Technology revives search for gays' serial killer." Staten Island Advance, April 24: 15.

Rashbaum, William. 1993. "Gay stalker?" Newsday, August 4: 5.

Rosenblatt, Lionel. 1973. "Jury finds student not guilty." Bangor Daily News, November 4: 1.

State of New Jersey v. Richard W. Rogers. 2008. 03-01-00050 (Superior Court of New Jersey, April 16).

Walsh, James. 1993. "Tracking a killer." Journal News (White Plains, NY), October 24:

 

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]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-last-call-killer-part-1-BIUyyqS2 Between 1991 and 1993, the dismembered bodies of five gay and bisexual men were discovered in garbage bags along the highway in New York and New Jersey. The cause of the death for each was multiple stab wounds, and each victim had been disarticulated into eight pieces and placed in eight garbage bags before being deposited into trash barrels, where they were quickly discovered by a curious member of the public.

Despite being discovered in different locations in different states, it didn’t take long for investigators to identify the similarities between the victims. They were all older men, single or separated, and all had been seen last around closing time at various New York gay bars. Moreover, the scant evidence found with each body appeared to connect the murders back to Staten Island, but told detectives nothing else about the killer. Then, in late 1993, the murders simply stopped and the case went cold.

The case of the man the press dubbed “The Last Call Killer” sat on a shelf for nearly a decade before a team of cold case investigators picked it up again, determined to make progress. In the years that passed, advances in technology had allowed for the collection of previously unseen evidence, and it was thanks to that technology that the case was finally solved.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Ben-Ali, Russell, and William Rashbaum. 1993. "Grisly slayings linked?" Newsday, August 3: 4.

—. 1993. "Hunt is on." Newsday, August 5: 6.

Curran, John. 2006. "Ex-UM student given life sentences in slayings." Bangor Daily News, January 28: 25.

Frederick, Henry. 1993. "Body parts found in Haverstraw." Journal News (White Plains, NY), August 1: 1.

Green, Elon. 2021. Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York. New York, NY: Celadon Books.

Hoober, John. 1991. "Turnpike murder victim was ex-banker." Lancaster New Era, May 15: 1.

Lueck, Thomas. 2001. "Complicated portrait of a suspect in killings of gay men." New York Times, May 31.

New York Times. 1993. "Thomas Mulcahy: Sales executive, devoted husband." New York Times, August 8: 40.

Peet, Judy. 2000. "Technology revives search for gays' serial killer." Staten Island Advance, April 24: 15.

Rashbaum, William. 1993. "Gay stalker?" Newsday, August 4: 5.

Rosenblatt, Lionel. 1973. "Jury finds student not guilty." Bangor Daily News, November 4: 1.

State of New Jersey v. Richard W. Rogers. 2008. 03-01-00050 (Superior Court of New Jersey, April 16).

Walsh, James. 1993. "Tracking a killer." Journal News (White Plains, NY), October 24:

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Last Call Killer (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:06 Between 1991 and 1993, the dismembered bodies of five gay and bisexual men were discovered in garbage bags along the highway in New York and New Jersey. The cause of the death for each was multiple stab wounds, and each victim had been disarticulated into eight pieces and placed in eight garbage bags before being deposited into trash barrels, where they were quickly discovered by a curious member of the public.  Despite being discovered in different locations in different states, it didn’t take long for investigators to identify the similarities between the victims. They were all older men, single or separated, and all had been seen last around closing time at various New York gay bars. Moreover, the scant evidence found with each body appeared to connect the murders back to Staten Island, but told detectives nothing else about the killer. Then, in late 1993, the murders simply stopped and the case went cold. The case of the man the press dubbed “The Last Call Killer” sat on a shelf for nearly a decade before a team of cold case investigators picked it up again, determined to make progress. In the years that passed, advances in technology had allowed for the collection of previously unseen evidence, and it was thanks to that technology that the case was finally solved. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Ben-Ali, Russell, and William Rashbaum. 1993. "Grisly slayings linked?" Newsday, August 3: 4. —. 1993. "Hunt is on." Newsday, August 5: 6. Curran, John. 2006. "Ex-UM student given life sentences in slayings." Bangor Daily News, January 28: 25. Frederick, Henry. 1993. "Body parts found in Haverstraw." Journal News (White Plains, NY), August 1: 1. Green, Elon. 2021. Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York. New York, NY: Celadon Books. Hoober, John. 1991. "Turnpike murder victim was ex-banker." Lancaster New Era, May 15: 1. Lueck, Thomas. 2001. "Complicated portrait of a suspect in killings of gay men." New York Times, May 31. New York Times. 1993. "Thomas Mulcahy: Sales executive, devoted husband." New York Times, August 8: 40. Peet, Judy. 2000. "Technology revives search for gays' serial killer." Staten Island Advance, April 24: 15. Rashbaum, William. 1993. "Gay stalker?" Newsday, August 4: 5. Rosenblatt, Lionel. 1973. "Jury finds student not guilty." Bangor Daily News, November 4: 1. State of New Jersey v. Richard W. Rogers. 2008. 03-01-00050 (Superior Court of New Jersey, April 16). Walsh, James. 1993. "Tracking a killer." Journal News (White Plains, NY), October 24: Between 1991 and 1993, the dismembered bodies of five gay and bisexual men were discovered in garbage bags along the highway in New York and New Jersey. The cause of the death for each was multiple stab wounds, and each victim had been disarticulated into eight pieces and placed in eight garbage bags before being deposited into trash barrels, where they were quickly discovered by a curious member of the public.  Despite being discovered in different locations in different states, it didn’t take long for investigators to identify the similarities between the victims. They were all older men, single or separated, and all had been seen last around closing time at various New York gay bars. Moreover, the scant evidence found with each body appeared to connect the murders back to Staten Island, but told detectives nothing else about the killer. Then, in late 1993, the murders simply stopped and the case went cold. The case of the man the press dubbed “The Last Call Killer” sat on a shelf for nearly a decade before a team of cold case investigators picked it up again, determined to make progress. In the years that passed, advances in technology had allowed for the collection of previously unseen evidence, and it was thanks to that technology that the case was finally solved. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Ben-Ali, Russell, and William Rashbaum. 1993. "Grisly slayings linked?" Newsday, August 3: 4. —. 1993. "Hunt is on." Newsday, August 5: 6. Curran, John. 2006. "Ex-UM student given life sentences in slayings." Bangor Daily News, January 28: 25. Frederick, Henry. 1993. "Body parts found in Haverstraw." Journal News (White Plains, NY), August 1: 1. Green, Elon. 2021. Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York. New York, NY: Celadon Books. Hoober, John. 1991. "Turnpike murder victim was ex-banker." Lancaster New Era, May 15: 1. Lueck, Thomas. 2001. "Complicated portrait of a suspect in killings of gay men." New York Times, May 31. New York Times. 1993. "Thomas Mulcahy: Sales executive, devoted husband." New York Times, August 8: 40. Peet, Judy. 2000. "Technology revives search for gays' serial killer." Staten Island Advance, April 24: 15. Rashbaum, William. 1993. "Gay stalker?" Newsday, August 4: 5. Rosenblatt, Lionel. 1973. "Jury finds student not guilty." Bangor Daily News, November 4: 1. State of New Jersey v. Richard W. Rogers. 2008. 03-01-00050 (Superior Court of New Jersey, April 16). Walsh, James. 1993. "Tracking a killer." Journal News (White Plains, NY), October 24: true crime, exhibit c true full 687 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DOt1eTbs7n1hntuVP8Eqr3g1rXoEalGz7Zlz_C9hvg4 Glen Helzer and the Children of Thunder (Part 2) When Ivan and Annette Stineman disappeared from their home in Concord, California in the summer of 2000, it immediately raised red alarmed with those closest to the elderly couple. Those alarms proved to be justified when, a week later, the remains of the Stinemans and three others were discovered in duffel bags in Sacramento River Delta.

The day after the remains were found in river, investigators arrested Taylor and Justin Helzer, and Justin’s girlfriend, Dawn Godman, for the murders of Ivan and Annette Stineman. A short time later, they would also be charged with the murders of Taylor’s girlfriend, Selina Bishop, her mother, Jenny Villarin, and Villarin’s boyfriend, Jim Gamble.

At first, investigators believed the murders were part of a plot to extort the Stinemans for a large amount of money, but the deeper they dug into the lives and backgrounds of the killers, a different and far more bizarre motive began to emerge.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Aguila, Justino. 2000. "Boyfriend probed in homicides." San Francisco Examiner, August 7: 3.

Bulwa, Demian. 2004. "Killer lays out grisly details of murder spree." San Francisco Chronicle, May 28.

Kim, Ryan. 2000. "Double slaying rattles Marin town." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 16.

Lee, Henry K. 2013. "Justin Helzer hangs himself in prison." San Francisco Chronicle, April 16.

People of the State of California v. Helzer. 2024. S132256 (Supreme Court of California, January 22).

Read, Simon. 2004. "Jury finds Helzer guilty of murder." East Bay Times, June 17.

San Francisco Examiner. 2000. "Delta body parts identified ." San Francisco Examiner, August 9.

—. 2000. "Elvin Bishop's daughter missing." San Francisco Examiner, August 5: 3.

Scott, Robert. 2005. Unholy Sacrifice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/glen-helzer-and-the-children-of-thunder-part-2-wuVc6RIZ When Ivan and Annette Stineman disappeared from their home in Concord, California in the summer of 2000, it immediately raised red alarmed with those closest to the elderly couple. Those alarms proved to be justified when, a week later, the remains of the Stinemans and three others were discovered in duffel bags in Sacramento River Delta.

The day after the remains were found in river, investigators arrested Taylor and Justin Helzer, and Justin’s girlfriend, Dawn Godman, for the murders of Ivan and Annette Stineman. A short time later, they would also be charged with the murders of Taylor’s girlfriend, Selina Bishop, her mother, Jenny Villarin, and Villarin’s boyfriend, Jim Gamble.

At first, investigators believed the murders were part of a plot to extort the Stinemans for a large amount of money, but the deeper they dug into the lives and backgrounds of the killers, a different and far more bizarre motive began to emerge.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Aguila, Justino. 2000. "Boyfriend probed in homicides." San Francisco Examiner, August 7: 3.

Bulwa, Demian. 2004. "Killer lays out grisly details of murder spree." San Francisco Chronicle, May 28.

Kim, Ryan. 2000. "Double slaying rattles Marin town." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 16.

Lee, Henry K. 2013. "Justin Helzer hangs himself in prison." San Francisco Chronicle, April 16.

People of the State of California v. Helzer. 2024. S132256 (Supreme Court of California, January 22).

Read, Simon. 2004. "Jury finds Helzer guilty of murder." East Bay Times, June 17.

San Francisco Examiner. 2000. "Delta body parts identified ." San Francisco Examiner, August 9.

—. 2000. "Elvin Bishop's daughter missing." San Francisco Examiner, August 5: 3.

Scott, Robert. 2005. Unholy Sacrifice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books.

 

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]]> Glen Helzer and the Children of Thunder (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:41:05 When Ivan and Annette Stineman disappeared from their home in Concord, California in the summer of 2000, it immediately raised red alarmed with those closest to the elderly couple. Those alarms proved to be justified when, a week later, the remains of the Stinemans and three others were discovered in duffel bags in Sacramento River Delta. The day after the remains were found in river, investigators arrested Taylor and Justin Helzer, and Justin’s girlfriend, Dawn Godman, for the murders of Ivan and Annette Stineman. A short time later, they would also be charged with the murders of Taylor’s girlfriend, Selina Bishop, her mother, Jenny Villarin, and Villarin’s boyfriend, Jim Gamble. At first, investigators believed the murders were part of a plot to extort the Stinemans for a large amount of money, but the deeper they dug into the lives and backgrounds of the killers, a different and far more bizarre motive began to emerge. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Aguila, Justino. 2000. "Boyfriend probed in homicides." San Francisco Examiner, August 7: 3. Bulwa, Demian. 2004. "Killer lays out grisly details of murder spree." San Francisco Chronicle, May 28. Kim, Ryan. 2000. "Double slaying rattles Marin town." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 16. Lee, Henry K. 2013. "Justin Helzer hangs himself in prison." San Francisco Chronicle, April 16. People of the State of California v. Helzer. 2024. S132256 (Supreme Court of California, January 22). Read, Simon. 2004. "Jury finds Helzer guilty of murder." East Bay Times, June 17. San Francisco Examiner. 2000. "Delta body parts identified ." San Francisco Examiner, August 9. —. 2000. "Elvin Bishop's daughter missing." San Francisco Examiner, August 5: 3. Scott, Robert. 2005. Unholy Sacrifice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books. When Ivan and Annette Stineman disappeared from their home in Concord, California in the summer of 2000, it immediately raised red alarmed with those closest to the elderly couple. Those alarms proved to be justified when, a week later, the remains of the Stinemans and three others were discovered in duffel bags in Sacramento River Delta. The day after the remains were found in river, investigators arrested Taylor and Justin Helzer, and Justin’s girlfriend, Dawn Godman, for the murders of Ivan and Annette Stineman. A short time later, they would also be charged with the murders of Taylor’s girlfriend, Selina Bishop, her mother, Jenny Villarin, and Villarin’s boyfriend, Jim Gamble. At first, investigators believed the murders were part of a plot to extort the Stinemans for a large amount of money, but the deeper they dug into the lives and backgrounds of the killers, a different and far more bizarre motive began to emerge. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Aguila, Justino. 2000. "Boyfriend probed in homicides." San Francisco Examiner, August 7: 3. Bulwa, Demian. 2004. "Killer lays out grisly details of murder spree." San Francisco Chronicle, May 28. Kim, Ryan. 2000. "Double slaying rattles Marin town." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 16. Lee, Henry K. 2013. "Justin Helzer hangs himself in prison." San Francisco Chronicle, April 16. People of the State of California v. Helzer. 2024. S132256 (Supreme Court of California, January 22). Read, Simon. 2004. "Jury finds Helzer guilty of murder." East Bay Times, June 17. San Francisco Examiner. 2000. "Delta body parts identified ." San Francisco Examiner, August 9. —. 2000. "Elvin Bishop's daughter missing." San Francisco Examiner, August 5: 3. Scott, Robert. 2005. Unholy Sacrifice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books. true crime, exhibit c true full 686 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/CsjG0nnm8oBAnCN8zUJHOmLX5auSgVktOfI3DTFSqTk Glen Helzer and the Children of Thunder (Part 1) When Ivan and Annette Stineman disappeared from their home in Concord, California in the summer of 2000, it immediately raised red alarmed with those closest to the elderly couple. Those alarms proved to be justified when, a week later, the remains of the Stinemans and three others were discovered in duffel bags in Sacramento River Delta.


 

The day after the remains were found in river, investigators arrested Taylor and Justin Helzer, and Justin’s girlfriend, Dawn Godman, for the murders of Ivan and Annette Stineman. A short time later, they would also be charged with the murders of Taylor’s girlfriend, Selina Bishop, her mother, Jenny Villarin, and Villarin’s boyfriend, Jim Gamble.


 

At first, investigators believed the murders were part of a plot to extort the Stinemans for a large amount of money, but the deeper they dug into the lives and backgrounds of the killers, a different and far more bizarre motive began to emerge.


 

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!


 

References

Aguila, Justino. 2000. "Boyfriend probed in homicides." San Francisco Examiner, August 7: 3.


 

Bulwa, Demian. 2004. "Killer lays out grisly details of murder spree." San Francisco Chronicle, May 28.


 

Kim, Ryan. 2000. "Double slaying rattles Marin town." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 16.


 

Lee, Henry K. 2013. "Justin Helzer hangs himself in prison." San Francisco Chronicle, April 16.


 

People of the State of California v. Helzer. 2024. S132256 (Supreme Court of California, January 22).


 

Read, Simon. 2004. "Jury finds Helzer guilty of murder." East Bay Times, June 17.


 

San Francisco Examiner. 2000. "Delta body parts identified ." San Francisco Examiner, August 9.


 

—. 2000. "Elvin Bishop's daughter missing." San Francisco Examiner, August 5: 3.


 

Scott, Robert. 2005. Unholy Sacrifice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/glen-helzer-and-the-children-of-thunder-part-1-d7_OH12Y When Ivan and Annette Stineman disappeared from their home in Concord, California in the summer of 2000, it immediately raised red alarmed with those closest to the elderly couple. Those alarms proved to be justified when, a week later, the remains of the Stinemans and three others were discovered in duffel bags in Sacramento River Delta.


 

The day after the remains were found in river, investigators arrested Taylor and Justin Helzer, and Justin’s girlfriend, Dawn Godman, for the murders of Ivan and Annette Stineman. A short time later, they would also be charged with the murders of Taylor’s girlfriend, Selina Bishop, her mother, Jenny Villarin, and Villarin’s boyfriend, Jim Gamble.


 

At first, investigators believed the murders were part of a plot to extort the Stinemans for a large amount of money, but the deeper they dug into the lives and backgrounds of the killers, a different and far more bizarre motive began to emerge.


 

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!


 

References

Aguila, Justino. 2000. "Boyfriend probed in homicides." San Francisco Examiner, August 7: 3.


 

Bulwa, Demian. 2004. "Killer lays out grisly details of murder spree." San Francisco Chronicle, May 28.


 

Kim, Ryan. 2000. "Double slaying rattles Marin town." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 16.


 

Lee, Henry K. 2013. "Justin Helzer hangs himself in prison." San Francisco Chronicle, April 16.


 

People of the State of California v. Helzer. 2024. S132256 (Supreme Court of California, January 22).


 

Read, Simon. 2004. "Jury finds Helzer guilty of murder." East Bay Times, June 17.


 

San Francisco Examiner. 2000. "Delta body parts identified ." San Francisco Examiner, August 9.


 

—. 2000. "Elvin Bishop's daughter missing." San Francisco Examiner, August 5: 3.


 

Scott, Robert. 2005. Unholy Sacrifice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books.

 

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Glen Helzer and the Children of Thunder (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:48:49 When Ivan and Annette Stineman disappeared from their home in Concord, California in the summer of 2000, it immediately raised red alarmed with those closest to the elderly couple. Those alarms proved to be justified when, a week later, the remains of the Stinemans and three others were discovered in duffel bags in Sacramento River Delta. The day after the remains were found in river, investigators arrested Taylor and Justin Helzer, and Justin’s girlfriend, Dawn Godman, for the murders of Ivan and Annette Stineman. A short time later, they would also be charged with the murders of Taylor’s girlfriend, Selina Bishop, her mother, Jenny Villarin, and Villarin’s boyfriend, Jim Gamble. At first, investigators believed the murders were part of a plot to extort the Stinemans for a large amount of money, but the deeper they dug into the lives and backgrounds of the killers, a different and far more bizarre motive began to emerge. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Aguila, Justino. 2000. "Boyfriend probed in homicides." San Francisco Examiner, August 7: 3. Bulwa, Demian. 2004. "Killer lays out grisly details of murder spree." San Francisco Chronicle, May 28. Kim, Ryan. 2000. "Double slaying rattles Marin town." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 16. Lee, Henry K. 2013. "Justin Helzer hangs himself in prison." San Francisco Chronicle, April 16. People of the State of California v. Helzer. 2024. S132256 (Supreme Court of California, January 22). Read, Simon. 2004. "Jury finds Helzer guilty of murder." East Bay Times, June 17. San Francisco Examiner. 2000. "Delta body parts identified ." San Francisco Examiner, August 9. —. 2000. "Elvin Bishop's daughter missing." San Francisco Examiner, August 5: 3. Scott, Robert. 2005. Unholy Sacrifice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books. When Ivan and Annette Stineman disappeared from their home in Concord, California in the summer of 2000, it immediately raised red alarmed with those closest to the elderly couple. Those alarms proved to be justified when, a week later, the remains of the Stinemans and three others were discovered in duffel bags in Sacramento River Delta. The day after the remains were found in river, investigators arrested Taylor and Justin Helzer, and Justin’s girlfriend, Dawn Godman, for the murders of Ivan and Annette Stineman. A short time later, they would also be charged with the murders of Taylor’s girlfriend, Selina Bishop, her mother, Jenny Villarin, and Villarin’s boyfriend, Jim Gamble. At first, investigators believed the murders were part of a plot to extort the Stinemans for a large amount of money, but the deeper they dug into the lives and backgrounds of the killers, a different and far more bizarre motive began to emerge. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Aguila, Justino. 2000. "Boyfriend probed in homicides." San Francisco Examiner, August 7: 3. Bulwa, Demian. 2004. "Killer lays out grisly details of murder spree." San Francisco Chronicle, May 28. Kim, Ryan. 2000. "Double slaying rattles Marin town." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 16. Lee, Henry K. 2013. "Justin Helzer hangs himself in prison." San Francisco Chronicle, April 16. People of the State of California v. Helzer. 2024. S132256 (Supreme Court of California, January 22). Read, Simon. 2004. "Jury finds Helzer guilty of murder." East Bay Times, June 17. San Francisco Examiner. 2000. "Delta body parts identified ." San Francisco Examiner, August 9. —. 2000. "Elvin Bishop's daughter missing." San Francisco Examiner, August 5: 3. Scott, Robert. 2005. Unholy Sacrifice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books. true crime, exhibit c true full 685 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/aC5Ey8Gkfd_fuHOHVj02-RhOddlJK0thmr-XPgzDJuI Listener Tales 99: Campfire Tale Edition! Weirdos! It's summertime, and it's time for you to pack a backpack, grab your sleeping bag, and join us for some creepy campfire tales! To make them even BETER- they're brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!


 

LISTEN to this Nicholas-less version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on FRIDAY 6/27/2025!


 

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

 

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]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-99-campfire-tale-edition-ii3Annee Weirdos! It's summertime, and it's time for you to pack a backpack, grab your sleeping bag, and join us for some creepy campfire tales! To make them even BETER- they're brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!


 

LISTEN to this Nicholas-less version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on FRIDAY 6/27/2025!


 

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]]> Listener Tales 99: Campfire Tale Edition! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:45 Weirdos! It's summertime, and it's time for you to pack a backpack, grab your sleeping bag, and join us for some creepy campfire tales! To make them even BETER- they're brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!  LISTEN to this Nicholas-less version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on FRIDAY 6/27/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) Weirdos! It's summertime, and it's time for you to pack a backpack, grab your sleeping bag, and join us for some creepy campfire tales! To make them even BETER- they're brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!  LISTEN to this Nicholas-less version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube on FRIDAY 6/27/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) true crime, exhibit c true full 684 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/14eDmpsSgjt_yTZudS6tQ5XQlsSYelZGLQaQAdUyp2E The Murder of David Harris (Part 2) Part 2 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continued in the parking lot, only ending when Clara ran her husband down with her car, driving over him three separate times and killing him.


 

The trial of Clara Harris proved to be as exciting and dramatic as the marriage and the explosive argument that ended David’s life. The defense had tried to frame the murder as a crime of passion, an act of “sudden passion” committed by a woman rejected and scorned. That defense fell apart immediately when, without warning or expectation, Clara Harris decided to testify on her own behalf, at which point she essentially confessed to murder, sending the courtroom into chaos.


 

The trial of Clara Harris for the murder of her husband garnered national attention, not only for the defense of “sudden passion,” but also for the unusually high amount of drama and scandalous details that emerged in the testimony at trial.


 

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!


 

References

Clara L. Harris v. The State of Texas. 2004. 01-03-00177-CR (Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, December 16).


 

Hollandsworth, Skip. 2002. "Suburban madness." Texas Monthly, November: 117-169.


 

Long, Steven. 2004. Out of Control. New York, NY: St. Martin's.


 

Madigan, Nick. 2003. "Houston woman on trial in killing of husband testifies." New York Times, February 6.


 

—. 2003. "Jury gives 20-year term in murder of husband." New York Times, February 15.


 

—. 2003. "Trial in killing of orthodontist goes to jury." New York Times, February 13.


 

—. 2003. "Wife testifies she was 'in a fog' just before her car struck." New York Times, February 8.


 

—. 2003. "Woman who killed spouse with car is guilty of murder." New York Times, February 14.


 

—. 2003. "Youth who saw killing says stepmother 'stomped' accelerator and 'went for' father." New York Times, January 30.


 

Zernike, Kate. 2003. "A wife betrayed finds sympathy at murder trial." New York Times, January 24.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-david-harris-part-2-stw14cDm Part 2 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continued in the parking lot, only ending when Clara ran her husband down with her car, driving over him three separate times and killing him.


 

The trial of Clara Harris proved to be as exciting and dramatic as the marriage and the explosive argument that ended David’s life. The defense had tried to frame the murder as a crime of passion, an act of “sudden passion” committed by a woman rejected and scorned. That defense fell apart immediately when, without warning or expectation, Clara Harris decided to testify on her own behalf, at which point she essentially confessed to murder, sending the courtroom into chaos.


 

The trial of Clara Harris for the murder of her husband garnered national attention, not only for the defense of “sudden passion,” but also for the unusually high amount of drama and scandalous details that emerged in the testimony at trial.


 

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!


 

References

Clara L. Harris v. The State of Texas. 2004. 01-03-00177-CR (Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, December 16).


 

Hollandsworth, Skip. 2002. "Suburban madness." Texas Monthly, November: 117-169.


 

Long, Steven. 2004. Out of Control. New York, NY: St. Martin's.


 

Madigan, Nick. 2003. "Houston woman on trial in killing of husband testifies." New York Times, February 6.


 

—. 2003. "Jury gives 20-year term in murder of husband." New York Times, February 15.


 

—. 2003. "Trial in killing of orthodontist goes to jury." New York Times, February 13.


 

—. 2003. "Wife testifies she was 'in a fog' just before her car struck." New York Times, February 8.


 

—. 2003. "Woman who killed spouse with car is guilty of murder." New York Times, February 14.


 

—. 2003. "Youth who saw killing says stepmother 'stomped' accelerator and 'went for' father." New York Times, January 30.


 

Zernike, Kate. 2003. "A wife betrayed finds sympathy at murder trial." New York Times, January 24.

 

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Murder of David Harris (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:41 Part 2 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continued in the parking lot, only ending when Clara ran her husband down with her car, driving over him three separate times and killing him. The trial of Clara Harris proved to be as exciting and dramatic as the marriage and the explosive argument that ended David’s life. The defense had tried to frame the murder as a crime of passion, an act of “sudden passion” committed by a woman rejected and scorned. That defense fell apart immediately when, without warning or expectation, Clara Harris decided to testify on her own behalf, at which point she essentially confessed to murder, sending the courtroom into chaos. The trial of Clara Harris for the murder of her husband garnered national attention, not only for the defense of “sudden passion,” but also for the unusually high amount of drama and scandalous details that emerged in the testimony at trial. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Clara L. Harris v. The State of Texas. 2004. 01-03-00177-CR (Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, December 16). Hollandsworth, Skip. 2002. "Suburban madness." Texas Monthly, November: 117-169. Long, Steven. 2004. Out of Control. New York, NY: St. Martin's. Madigan, Nick. 2003. "Houston woman on trial in killing of husband testifies." New York Times, February 6. —. 2003. "Jury gives 20-year term in murder of husband." New York Times, February 15. —. 2003. "Trial in killing of orthodontist goes to jury." New York Times, February 13. —. 2003. "Wife testifies she was 'in a fog' just before her car struck." New York Times, February 8. —. 2003. "Woman who killed spouse with car is guilty of murder." New York Times, February 14. —. 2003. "Youth who saw killing says stepmother 'stomped' accelerator and 'went for' father." New York Times, January 30. Zernike, Kate. 2003. "A wife betrayed finds sympathy at murder trial." New York Times, January 24. Part 2 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continued in the parking lot, only ending when Clara ran her husband down with her car, driving over him three separate times and killing him. The trial of Clara Harris proved to be as exciting and dramatic as the marriage and the explosive argument that ended David’s life. The defense had tried to frame the murder as a crime of passion, an act of “sudden passion” committed by a woman rejected and scorned. That defense fell apart immediately when, without warning or expectation, Clara Harris decided to testify on her own behalf, at which point she essentially confessed to murder, sending the courtroom into chaos. The trial of Clara Harris for the murder of her husband garnered national attention, not only for the defense of “sudden passion,” but also for the unusually high amount of drama and scandalous details that emerged in the testimony at trial. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Clara L. Harris v. The State of Texas. 2004. 01-03-00177-CR (Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, December 16). Hollandsworth, Skip. 2002. "Suburban madness." Texas Monthly, November: 117-169. Long, Steven. 2004. Out of Control. New York, NY: St. Martin's. Madigan, Nick. 2003. "Houston woman on trial in killing of husband testifies." New York Times, February 6. —. 2003. "Jury gives 20-year term in murder of husband." New York Times, February 15. —. 2003. "Trial in killing of orthodontist goes to jury." New York Times, February 13. —. 2003. "Wife testifies she was 'in a fog' just before her car struck." New York Times, February 8. —. 2003. "Woman who killed spouse with car is guilty of murder." New York Times, February 14. —. 2003. "Youth who saw killing says stepmother 'stomped' accelerator and 'went for' father." New York Times, January 30. Zernike, Kate. 2003. "A wife betrayed finds sympathy at murder trial." New York Times, January 24. true crime, exhibit c true full 683 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6Bvjm5MzPqO3gX9fajaq6IPqZR3GgNEYx6nQL-qbzPg The Murder of David Harris (Part 1) Part 1 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continued in the parking lot, only ending when Clara ran her husband down with her car, driving over him three separate times and killing him.

The trial of Clara Harris proved to be as exciting and dramatic as the marriage and the explosive argument that ended David’s life. The defense had tried to frame the murder as a crime of passion, an act of “sudden passion” committed by a woman rejected and scorned. That defense fell apart immediately when, without warning or expectation, Clara Harris decided to testify on her own behalf, at which point she essentially confessed to murder, sending the courtroom into chaos.

The trial of Clara Harris for the murder of her husband garnered national attention, not only for the defense of “sudden passion,” but also for the unusually high amount of drama and scandalous details that emerged in the testimony at trial.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Clara L. Harris v. The State of Texas. 2004. 01-03-00177-CR (Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, December 16).

Hollandsworth, Skip. 2002. "Suburban madness." Texas Monthly, November: 117-169.

Long, Steven. 2004. Out of Control. New York, NY: St. Martin's.

Madigan, Nick. 2003. "Houston woman on trial in killing of husband testifies." New York Times, February 6.

—. 2003. "Jury gives 20-year term in murder of husband." New York Times, February 15.

—. 2003. "Trial in killing of orthodontist goes to jury." New York Times, February 13.

—. 2003. "Wife testifies she was 'in a fog' just before her car struck." New York Times, February 8.

—. 2003. "Woman who killed spouse with car is guilty of murder." New York Times, February 14.

—. 2003. "Youth who saw killing says stepmother 'stomped' accelerator and 'went for' father." New York Times, January 30.

Zernike, Kate. 2003. "A wife betrayed finds sympathy at murder trial." New York Times, January 24.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-david-harris-part-1-9GsescX8 Part 1 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continued in the parking lot, only ending when Clara ran her husband down with her car, driving over him three separate times and killing him.

The trial of Clara Harris proved to be as exciting and dramatic as the marriage and the explosive argument that ended David’s life. The defense had tried to frame the murder as a crime of passion, an act of “sudden passion” committed by a woman rejected and scorned. That defense fell apart immediately when, without warning or expectation, Clara Harris decided to testify on her own behalf, at which point she essentially confessed to murder, sending the courtroom into chaos.

The trial of Clara Harris for the murder of her husband garnered national attention, not only for the defense of “sudden passion,” but also for the unusually high amount of drama and scandalous details that emerged in the testimony at trial.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Clara L. Harris v. The State of Texas. 2004. 01-03-00177-CR (Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, December 16).

Hollandsworth, Skip. 2002. "Suburban madness." Texas Monthly, November: 117-169.

Long, Steven. 2004. Out of Control. New York, NY: St. Martin's.

Madigan, Nick. 2003. "Houston woman on trial in killing of husband testifies." New York Times, February 6.

—. 2003. "Jury gives 20-year term in murder of husband." New York Times, February 15.

—. 2003. "Trial in killing of orthodontist goes to jury." New York Times, February 13.

—. 2003. "Wife testifies she was 'in a fog' just before her car struck." New York Times, February 8.

—. 2003. "Woman who killed spouse with car is guilty of murder." New York Times, February 14.

—. 2003. "Youth who saw killing says stepmother 'stomped' accelerator and 'went for' father." New York Times, January 30.

Zernike, Kate. 2003. "A wife betrayed finds sympathy at murder trial." New York Times, January 24.

 

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> The Murder of David Harris (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:29 Part 1 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continued in the parking lot, only ending when Clara ran her husband down with her car, driving over him three separate times and killing him. The trial of Clara Harris proved to be as exciting and dramatic as the marriage and the explosive argument that ended David’s life. The defense had tried to frame the murder as a crime of passion, an act of “sudden passion” committed by a woman rejected and scorned. That defense fell apart immediately when, without warning or expectation, Clara Harris decided to testify on her own behalf, at which point she essentially confessed to murder, sending the courtroom into chaos. The trial of Clara Harris for the murder of her husband garnered national attention, not only for the defense of “sudden passion,” but also for the unusually high amount of drama and scandalous details that emerged in the testimony at trial. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Clara L. Harris v. The State of Texas. 2004. 01-03-00177-CR (Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, December 16). Hollandsworth, Skip. 2002. "Suburban madness." Texas Monthly, November: 117-169. Long, Steven. 2004. Out of Control. New York, NY: St. Martin's. Madigan, Nick. 2003. "Houston woman on trial in killing of husband testifies." New York Times, February 6. —. 2003. "Jury gives 20-year term in murder of husband." New York Times, February 15. —. 2003. "Trial in killing of orthodontist goes to jury." New York Times, February 13. —. 2003. "Wife testifies she was 'in a fog' just before her car struck." New York Times, February 8. —. 2003. "Woman who killed spouse with car is guilty of murder." New York Times, February 14. —. 2003. "Youth who saw killing says stepmother 'stomped' accelerator and 'went for' father." New York Times, January 30. Zernike, Kate. 2003. "A wife betrayed finds sympathy at murder trial." New York Times, January 24. Part 1 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continued in the parking lot, only ending when Clara ran her husband down with her car, driving over him three separate times and killing him. The trial of Clara Harris proved to be as exciting and dramatic as the marriage and the explosive argument that ended David’s life. The defense had tried to frame the murder as a crime of passion, an act of “sudden passion” committed by a woman rejected and scorned. That defense fell apart immediately when, without warning or expectation, Clara Harris decided to testify on her own behalf, at which point she essentially confessed to murder, sending the courtroom into chaos. The trial of Clara Harris for the murder of her husband garnered national attention, not only for the defense of “sudden passion,” but also for the unusually high amount of drama and scandalous details that emerged in the testimony at trial. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Clara L. Harris v. The State of Texas. 2004. 01-03-00177-CR (Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, December 16). Hollandsworth, Skip. 2002. "Suburban madness." Texas Monthly, November: 117-169. Long, Steven. 2004. Out of Control. New York, NY: St. Martin's. Madigan, Nick. 2003. "Houston woman on trial in killing of husband testifies." New York Times, February 6. —. 2003. "Jury gives 20-year term in murder of husband." New York Times, February 15. —. 2003. "Trial in killing of orthodontist goes to jury." New York Times, February 13. —. 2003. "Wife testifies she was 'in a fog' just before her car struck." New York Times, February 8. —. 2003. "Woman who killed spouse with car is guilty of murder." New York Times, February 14. —. 2003. "Youth who saw killing says stepmother 'stomped' accelerator and 'went for' father." New York Times, January 30. Zernike, Kate. 2003. "A wife betrayed finds sympathy at murder trial." New York Times, January 24. true crime, exhibit c true full 682 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ftAwIDz1kIXHMr7N-NBmg5XmQB0Q5FZQzRpAjgeI9VE Elmer McCurdy: The Outlaw Mummy In early December 1976, a film crew was shooting an episode of a popular television show at The Pike, a boardwalk amusement park in Long Beach, California. In order to prepare for the scene, the prop master moved what he believed to be a wax mannequin hanging from funhouse gallows; however, when he grabbed the mannequin by the arm, the limb broke off, revealing human bone and muscle tissue.

After removing the body to the coroner’s office to be autopsied, it was revealed that what had long thought to have been a wax museum dummy was in fact the body of a man who’d died from a gunshot wound more than six decades before his body was discovered in Long Beach. After some basic detective work, investigators learned that the mummified corpse was that of Elmer McCurdy, an early twentieth-century bank robber who was shot and killed by a sheriff’s posse in Oklahoma in 1911.

Removing the body from the funhouse and identifying the body allowed authorities to arrange for a proper burial, but it did little to answer the question on the minds of so many: How did the mummified body of a long-dead outlaw end up on display in a wax museum funhouse?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Cohen, Jerry. 1976. "Mummy identified as bandit slain in 1911." Los Angeles Times, December 11: 1.

Harvey, Steve. 1979. "Bungler Elmer McCurdy... RIP... gets more attention in death than in life." Los Angeles Times, December 31: 21.

Himmel, Nieson. 1976. "'Dummy' found to be a corpse." Los Angeles Times, December 9: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1976. "Mummy was Oklahoma bandit killed in 1912." Los Angeles Times, December 10: 8.

Reuters. 1977. "'Wax model' identified as Oklahoma bandit." New York Times, April 15: 14.

Smith, Robert Barr. 1999. "Western Lore." Wild West.

Svenvold, Mark. 2002. Elmer McCurdy: The Misadventures in Life and Afterlife of an American Outlaw. New York, NY: Harper.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/elmer-mccurdy-the-outlaw-mummy-n9G6XjvL In early December 1976, a film crew was shooting an episode of a popular television show at The Pike, a boardwalk amusement park in Long Beach, California. In order to prepare for the scene, the prop master moved what he believed to be a wax mannequin hanging from funhouse gallows; however, when he grabbed the mannequin by the arm, the limb broke off, revealing human bone and muscle tissue.

After removing the body to the coroner’s office to be autopsied, it was revealed that what had long thought to have been a wax museum dummy was in fact the body of a man who’d died from a gunshot wound more than six decades before his body was discovered in Long Beach. After some basic detective work, investigators learned that the mummified corpse was that of Elmer McCurdy, an early twentieth-century bank robber who was shot and killed by a sheriff’s posse in Oklahoma in 1911.

Removing the body from the funhouse and identifying the body allowed authorities to arrange for a proper burial, but it did little to answer the question on the minds of so many: How did the mummified body of a long-dead outlaw end up on display in a wax museum funhouse?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Cohen, Jerry. 1976. "Mummy identified as bandit slain in 1911." Los Angeles Times, December 11: 1.

Harvey, Steve. 1979. "Bungler Elmer McCurdy... RIP... gets more attention in death than in life." Los Angeles Times, December 31: 21.

Himmel, Nieson. 1976. "'Dummy' found to be a corpse." Los Angeles Times, December 9: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1976. "Mummy was Oklahoma bandit killed in 1912." Los Angeles Times, December 10: 8.

Reuters. 1977. "'Wax model' identified as Oklahoma bandit." New York Times, April 15: 14.

Smith, Robert Barr. 1999. "Western Lore." Wild West.

Svenvold, Mark. 2002. Elmer McCurdy: The Misadventures in Life and Afterlife of an American Outlaw. New York, NY: Harper.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Elmer McCurdy: The Outlaw Mummy Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:26 In early December 1976, a film crew was shooting an episode of a popular television show at The Pike, a boardwalk amusement park in Long Beach, California. In order to prepare for the scene, the prop master moved what he believed to be a wax mannequin hanging from funhouse gallows; however, when he grabbed the mannequin by the arm, the limb broke off, revealing human bone and muscle tissue. After removing the body to the coroner’s office to be autopsied, it was revealed that what had long thought to have been a wax museum dummy was in fact the body of a man who’d died from a gunshot wound more than six decades before his body was discovered in Long Beach. After some basic detective work, investigators learned that the mummified corpse was that of Elmer McCurdy, an early twentieth-century bank robber who was shot and killed by a sheriff’s posse in Oklahoma in 1911. Removing the body from the funhouse and identifying the body allowed authorities to arrange for a proper burial, but it did little to answer the question on the minds of so many: How did the mummified body of a long-dead outlaw end up on display in a wax museum funhouse? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Cohen, Jerry. 1976. "Mummy identified as bandit slain in 1911." Los Angeles Times, December 11: 1. Harvey, Steve. 1979. "Bungler Elmer McCurdy... RIP... gets more attention in death than in life." Los Angeles Times, December 31: 21. Himmel, Nieson. 1976. "'Dummy' found to be a corpse." Los Angeles Times, December 9: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1976. "Mummy was Oklahoma bandit killed in 1912." Los Angeles Times, December 10: 8. Reuters. 1977. "'Wax model' identified as Oklahoma bandit." New York Times, April 15: 14. Smith, Robert Barr. 1999. "Western Lore." Wild West.  Svenvold, Mark. 2002. Elmer McCurdy: The Misadventures in Life and Afterlife of an American Outlaw. New York, NY: Harper. In early December 1976, a film crew was shooting an episode of a popular television show at The Pike, a boardwalk amusement park in Long Beach, California. In order to prepare for the scene, the prop master moved what he believed to be a wax mannequin hanging from funhouse gallows; however, when he grabbed the mannequin by the arm, the limb broke off, revealing human bone and muscle tissue. After removing the body to the coroner’s office to be autopsied, it was revealed that what had long thought to have been a wax museum dummy was in fact the body of a man who’d died from a gunshot wound more than six decades before his body was discovered in Long Beach. After some basic detective work, investigators learned that the mummified corpse was that of Elmer McCurdy, an early twentieth-century bank robber who was shot and killed by a sheriff’s posse in Oklahoma in 1911. Removing the body from the funhouse and identifying the body allowed authorities to arrange for a proper burial, but it did little to answer the question on the minds of so many: How did the mummified body of a long-dead outlaw end up on display in a wax museum funhouse? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Cohen, Jerry. 1976. "Mummy identified as bandit slain in 1911." Los Angeles Times, December 11: 1. Harvey, Steve. 1979. "Bungler Elmer McCurdy... RIP... gets more attention in death than in life." Los Angeles Times, December 31: 21. Himmel, Nieson. 1976. "'Dummy' found to be a corpse." Los Angeles Times, December 9: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1976. "Mummy was Oklahoma bandit killed in 1912." Los Angeles Times, December 10: 8. Reuters. 1977. "'Wax model' identified as Oklahoma bandit." New York Times, April 15: 14. Smith, Robert Barr. 1999. "Western Lore." Wild West.  Svenvold, Mark. 2002. Elmer McCurdy: The Misadventures in Life and Afterlife of an American Outlaw. New York, NY: Harper. true crime, exhibit c true full 681 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/fMoRSzQrR5bTZ6qpm-IjmUxnWkPhQM1GrSK_7jmOMM0 Frederic Bourdin and the Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay On the afternoon of June 19, 1994, thirteen-year-old Nicholas Barclay left his home in San Antonio, Texas to play basketball with some friends. Hours later, he called home to ask his mother for a ride, but was told he would have to walk home, but Nicholas never came back. His mother reported him missing and an investigation was started, but it quickly stalled when there was no evidence of what happened to Nicholas.

Three years passed and one day, out of the blue, the family received a call from the US Embassy. Nicholas had been discovered in Spain, they said. He had endured terrible trauma at the hands of a human trafficking ring and he was desperate to come home. The family was elated and eagerly welcomed Nicholas back into their home. But to some of the people involved in the boy’s return to Texas, there were just too many things about his story that didn’t quite add up.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1998. "Fugitive poses as teenager." Orange Leader (Orange, TX), September 12: 5.

Davies, Nick. 1998. "The Lost boy." The Guardian, October 17.

Flynn, Sheila. 2023. A French serial imposter convinced everyone he was a missing Texas teen. This PI convinced him to confess. January 27. Accessed May 24, 2025. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/imposter-netflix-frederic-bourdin-nicholas-barclay-b2269897.html.

Grann, David. 2008. "The Chaemeleon." New Yorker, August 8.

2012. The Imposter. Directed by Bart Layton. Performed by Bart Layton.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/frederic-bourdin-and-the-disappearance-of-nicholas-barclay-h9WW7axs On the afternoon of June 19, 1994, thirteen-year-old Nicholas Barclay left his home in San Antonio, Texas to play basketball with some friends. Hours later, he called home to ask his mother for a ride, but was told he would have to walk home, but Nicholas never came back. His mother reported him missing and an investigation was started, but it quickly stalled when there was no evidence of what happened to Nicholas.

Three years passed and one day, out of the blue, the family received a call from the US Embassy. Nicholas had been discovered in Spain, they said. He had endured terrible trauma at the hands of a human trafficking ring and he was desperate to come home. The family was elated and eagerly welcomed Nicholas back into their home. But to some of the people involved in the boy’s return to Texas, there were just too many things about his story that didn’t quite add up.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1998. "Fugitive poses as teenager." Orange Leader (Orange, TX), September 12: 5.

Davies, Nick. 1998. "The Lost boy." The Guardian, October 17.

Flynn, Sheila. 2023. A French serial imposter convinced everyone he was a missing Texas teen. This PI convinced him to confess. January 27. Accessed May 24, 2025. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/imposter-netflix-frederic-bourdin-nicholas-barclay-b2269897.html.

Grann, David. 2008. "The Chaemeleon." New Yorker, August 8.

2012. The Imposter. Directed by Bart Layton. Performed by Bart Layton.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Frederic Bourdin and the Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:26 On the afternoon of June 19, 1994, thirteen-year-old Nicholas Barclay left his home in San Antonio, Texas to play basketball with some friends. Hours later, he called home to ask his mother for a ride, but was told he would have to walk home, but Nicholas never came back. His mother reported him missing and an investigation was started, but it quickly stalled when there was no evidence of what happened to Nicholas. Three years passed and one day, out of the blue, the family received a call from the US Embassy. Nicholas had been discovered in Spain, they said. He had endured terrible trauma at the hands of a human trafficking ring and he was desperate to come home. The family was elated and eagerly welcomed Nicholas back into their home. But to some of the people involved in the boy’s return to Texas, there were just too many things about his story that didn’t quite add up. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1998. "Fugitive poses as teenager." Orange Leader (Orange, TX), September 12: 5. Davies, Nick. 1998. "The Lost boy." The Guardian, October 17. Flynn, Sheila. 2023. A French serial imposter convinced everyone he was a missing Texas teen. This PI convinced him to confess. January 27. Accessed May 24, 2025. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/imposter-netflix-frederic-bourdin-nicholas-barclay-b2269897.html. Grann, David. 2008. "The Chaemeleon." New Yorker, August 8. 2012. The Imposter. Directed by Bart Layton. Performed by Bart Layton. On the afternoon of June 19, 1994, thirteen-year-old Nicholas Barclay left his home in San Antonio, Texas to play basketball with some friends. Hours later, he called home to ask his mother for a ride, but was told he would have to walk home, but Nicholas never came back. His mother reported him missing and an investigation was started, but it quickly stalled when there was no evidence of what happened to Nicholas. Three years passed and one day, out of the blue, the family received a call from the US Embassy. Nicholas had been discovered in Spain, they said. He had endured terrible trauma at the hands of a human trafficking ring and he was desperate to come home. The family was elated and eagerly welcomed Nicholas back into their home. But to some of the people involved in the boy’s return to Texas, there were just too many things about his story that didn’t quite add up. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1998. "Fugitive poses as teenager." Orange Leader (Orange, TX), September 12: 5. Davies, Nick. 1998. "The Lost boy." The Guardian, October 17. Flynn, Sheila. 2023. A French serial imposter convinced everyone he was a missing Texas teen. This PI convinced him to confess. January 27. Accessed May 24, 2025. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/imposter-netflix-frederic-bourdin-nicholas-barclay-b2269897.html. Grann, David. 2008. "The Chaemeleon." New Yorker, August 8. 2012. The Imposter. Directed by Bart Layton. Performed by Bart Layton. true crime, exhibit c true full 680 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9S4sWJwPwou6g5HLJhhk104GczcdbZmCMOxkFv5b6gA The Mad Bomber of New York (Part 2) In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended.

As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York’s most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company.

Th Mad Bomber’s reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who’d lived in fear for five years.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47.

—. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3.

Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2.

Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1.

Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15.

Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press.

Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1.

New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25.

—. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28.

—. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24.

—. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1.

—. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33.

—. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44.

—. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16.

—. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32.

—. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17.

—. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29.

—. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11.

—. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30.

—. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1.

—. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2.

O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1.

Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20.

Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Mon, 9 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mad-bomber-of-new-york-part-2-9ifmZk8r In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended.

As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York’s most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company.

Th Mad Bomber’s reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who’d lived in fear for five years.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47.

—. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3.

Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2.

Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1.

Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15.

Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press.

Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1.

New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25.

—. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28.

—. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24.

—. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1.

—. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33.

—. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44.

—. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16.

—. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32.

—. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17.

—. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29.

—. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11.

—. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30.

—. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1.

—. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2.

O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1.

Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20.

Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> The Mad Bomber of New York (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:02 In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended. As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York’s most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company. Th Mad Bomber’s reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who’d lived in fear for five years. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47. —. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3. Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2. Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1. Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15. Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press. Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1. New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25. —. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28. —. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24. —. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1. —. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33. —. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44. —. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16. —. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32. —. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17. —. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29. —. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11. —. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30. —. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1. —. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2. O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1. Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20. Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22. In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended. As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York’s most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company. Th Mad Bomber’s reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who’d lived in fear for five years. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47. —. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3. Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2. Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1. Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15. Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press. Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1. New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25. —. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28. —. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24. —. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1. —. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33. —. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44. —. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16. —. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32. —. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17. —. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29. —. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11. —. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30. —. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1. —. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2. O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1. Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20. Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22. true crime, exhibit c true full 679 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/T8ZjPJu5jWXcNXMOaqOP9YNe4uCpGPIdUUvTn9Wudck The Mad Bomber of New York (Part 1) In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended.


 

As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York’s most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company.


 

Th Mad Bomber’s reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who’d lived in fear for five years.


 

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!


 

References

Associated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47.


 

—. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3.


 

Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2.


 

Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1.


 

Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15.


 

Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press.


 

Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1.


 

New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25.


 

—. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28.


 

—. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24.


 

—. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1.


 

—. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33.


 

—. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44.


 

—. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16.


 

—. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32.


 

—. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17.


 

—. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29.


 

—. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11.


 

—. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30.


 

—. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1.


 

—. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2.


 

O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1.


 

Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20.


 

Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22.

 

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]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mad-bomber-of-new-york-part-1-NC2WM9i7 In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended.


 

As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York’s most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company.


 

Th Mad Bomber’s reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who’d lived in fear for five years.


 

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!


 

References

Associated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47.


 

—. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3.


 

Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2.


 

Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1.


 

Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15.


 

Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press.


 

Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1.


 

New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25.


 

—. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28.


 

—. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24.


 

—. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1.


 

—. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33.


 

—. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44.


 

—. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16.


 

—. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32.


 

—. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17.


 

—. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29.


 

—. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11.


 

—. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30.


 

—. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1.


 

—. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2.


 

O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1.


 

Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20.


 

Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22.

 

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]]> The Mad Bomber of New York (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:45:35 In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended. As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York’s most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company. Th Mad Bomber’s reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who’d lived in fear for five years. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47. —. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3. Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2. Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1. Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15. Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press. Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1. New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25. —. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28. —. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24. —. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1. —. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33. —. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44. —. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16. —. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32. —. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17. —. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29. —. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11. —. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30. —. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1. —. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2. O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1. Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20. Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22. In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended. As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York’s most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company. Th Mad Bomber’s reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who’d lived in fear for five years. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47. —. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3. Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2. Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1. Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15. Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press. Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1. New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25. —. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28. —. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24. —. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1. —. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33. —. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44. —. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16. —. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32. —. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17. —. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29. —. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11. —. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30. —. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1. —. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2. O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1. Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20. Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22. true crime, exhibit c true full 678 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/njGNrtlcic0Tb2rDf0fy9BJ0lqtpNXM_iiKtAYPHxus The Murder of Anthony LoConte On the evening of May 10, 1988, a passing driver on Howard Street in Brockton, MA, stopped to investigate something unusual on the side of the road. When the driver got closer to what they thought was a bag, they realized it was actually the body of twenty-four-year-old Anthony LoConte, bleeding badly from injuries to his face and head.

Initially, investigators believed LoConte was the victim of a hit-and-run accident; however, when the coroner examined the body, he discovered a bullet hole in the back of LoConte’s head, indicating that he’d been murdered.

It took twelve years for investigators to track down LoConte’s killer, but in the winter of 2000, California Highway Patrol arrested Robert Morganti on drug charges and a quick background check connected them to a 1988 warrant for Morganti for the murder of Anthony LoConte.

Robert Morganti was extradited back to Massachusetts, where he was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for LoConte’s murder. However, due to a controversial 2024 law concerning life sentences for young offenders, Robert Morganti could be granted parole in the near future.

Consider signing the petition by visiting https://www.change.org/p/help-uncle-tony-uphold-mandatory-life-sentences-in-massachusetts-bill-s942 .


 

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Boston Globe. 1988. "Police believe drugs are linked to slaying of Brockton man." Boston Globe, May 12: 35.

Boyle, Maureen. 2000. "Murder suspect caught in Calif." The Enterprise (Brockton, MA), March 21: 1.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Robert J. Morganti. 2009. SJC-09830 (Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, Plymouth, November 25).

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Robert J. Morganti. 2014. SJC-11281 (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, February 12).

Peterson, Dave. 2000. "Murder suspect's long flght ends in Modesto." Modesto Bee, March 21: 1.

Stern, Amelia. 2025. 'No remorse': Taunton woman devastated by ruling that could free her brother's killer. April 25. Accessed May 04, 2025. https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/courts/2025/04/25/taunton-ma-brockton-anthony-loconte-murder-victim-sjc-robert-morganti-parole/83271252007/.

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]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-anthony-loconte-bH20ifzq On the evening of May 10, 1988, a passing driver on Howard Street in Brockton, MA, stopped to investigate something unusual on the side of the road. When the driver got closer to what they thought was a bag, they realized it was actually the body of twenty-four-year-old Anthony LoConte, bleeding badly from injuries to his face and head.

Initially, investigators believed LoConte was the victim of a hit-and-run accident; however, when the coroner examined the body, he discovered a bullet hole in the back of LoConte’s head, indicating that he’d been murdered.

It took twelve years for investigators to track down LoConte’s killer, but in the winter of 2000, California Highway Patrol arrested Robert Morganti on drug charges and a quick background check connected them to a 1988 warrant for Morganti for the murder of Anthony LoConte.

Robert Morganti was extradited back to Massachusetts, where he was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for LoConte’s murder. However, due to a controversial 2024 law concerning life sentences for young offenders, Robert Morganti could be granted parole in the near future.

Consider signing the petition by visiting https://www.change.org/p/help-uncle-tony-uphold-mandatory-life-sentences-in-massachusetts-bill-s942 .


 

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Boston Globe. 1988. "Police believe drugs are linked to slaying of Brockton man." Boston Globe, May 12: 35.

Boyle, Maureen. 2000. "Murder suspect caught in Calif." The Enterprise (Brockton, MA), March 21: 1.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Robert J. Morganti. 2009. SJC-09830 (Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, Plymouth, November 25).

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Robert J. Morganti. 2014. SJC-11281 (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, February 12).

Peterson, Dave. 2000. "Murder suspect's long flght ends in Modesto." Modesto Bee, March 21: 1.

Stern, Amelia. 2025. 'No remorse': Taunton woman devastated by ruling that could free her brother's killer. April 25. Accessed May 04, 2025. https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/courts/2025/04/25/taunton-ma-brockton-anthony-loconte-murder-victim-sjc-robert-morganti-parole/83271252007/.

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]]> The Murder of Anthony LoConte Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:38 On the evening of May 10, 1988, a passing driver on Howard Street in Brockton, MA, stopped to investigate something unusual on the side of the road. When the driver got closer to what they thought was a bag, they realized it was actually the body of twenty-four-year-old Anthony LoConte, bleeding badly from injuries to his face and head. Initially, investigators believed LoConte was the victim of a hit-and-run accident; however, when the coroner examined the body, he discovered a bullet hole in the back of LoConte’s head, indicating that he’d been murdered. It took twelve years for investigators to track down LoConte’s killer, but in the winter of 2000, California Highway Patrol arrested Robert Morganti on drug charges and a quick background check connected them to a 1988 warrant for Morganti for the murder of Anthony LoConte.  Robert Morganti was extradited back to Massachusetts, where he was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for LoConte’s murder. However, due to a controversial 2024 law concerning life sentences for young offenders, Robert Morganti could be granted parole in the near future. Consider signing the petition by visiting https://www.change.org/p/help-uncle-tony-uphold-mandatory-life-sentences-in-massachusetts-bill-s942 . Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Boston Globe. 1988. "Police believe drugs are linked to slaying of Brockton man." Boston Globe, May 12: 35. Boyle, Maureen. 2000. "Murder suspect caught in Calif." The Enterprise (Brockton, MA), March 21: 1. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Robert J. Morganti. 2009. SJC-09830 (Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, Plymouth, November 25). Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Robert J. Morganti. 2014. SJC-11281 (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, February 12). Peterson, Dave. 2000. "Murder suspect's long flght ends in Modesto." Modesto Bee, March 21: 1. Stern, Amelia. 2025. 'No remorse': Taunton woman devastated by ruling that could free her brother's killer. April 25. Accessed May 04, 2025. https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/courts/2025/04/25/taunton-ma-brockton-anthony-loconte-murder-victim-sjc-robert-morganti-parole/83271252007/. On the evening of May 10, 1988, a passing driver on Howard Street in Brockton, MA, stopped to investigate something unusual on the side of the road. When the driver got closer to what they thought was a bag, they realized it was actually the body of twenty-four-year-old Anthony LoConte, bleeding badly from injuries to his face and head. Initially, investigators believed LoConte was the victim of a hit-and-run accident; however, when the coroner examined the body, he discovered a bullet hole in the back of LoConte’s head, indicating that he’d been murdered. It took twelve years for investigators to track down LoConte’s killer, but in the winter of 2000, California Highway Patrol arrested Robert Morganti on drug charges and a quick background check connected them to a 1988 warrant for Morganti for the murder of Anthony LoConte.  Robert Morganti was extradited back to Massachusetts, where he was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for LoConte’s murder. However, due to a controversial 2024 law concerning life sentences for young offenders, Robert Morganti could be granted parole in the near future. Consider signing the petition by visiting https://www.change.org/p/help-uncle-tony-uphold-mandatory-life-sentences-in-massachusetts-bill-s942 . Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Boston Globe. 1988. "Police believe drugs are linked to slaying of Brockton man." Boston Globe, May 12: 35. Boyle, Maureen. 2000. "Murder suspect caught in Calif." The Enterprise (Brockton, MA), March 21: 1. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Robert J. Morganti. 2009. SJC-09830 (Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, Plymouth, November 25). Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Robert J. Morganti. 2014. SJC-11281 (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, February 12). Peterson, Dave. 2000. "Murder suspect's long flght ends in Modesto." Modesto Bee, March 21: 1. Stern, Amelia. 2025. 'No remorse': Taunton woman devastated by ruling that could free her brother's killer. April 25. Accessed May 04, 2025. https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/courts/2025/04/25/taunton-ma-brockton-anthony-loconte-murder-victim-sjc-robert-morganti-parole/83271252007/. true crime, exhibit c true full 677 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Eo23wcaIOweMR5MMiQkY1if8fRi-znTcP4zY0-00jdA Listener Tales 98: Witches! Weirdos! It's Listener Tales- brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we focus on stories about witchcraft. We've got possession, cursed boxes in the woods, tales of familiars, and consequences to not listening to your brujamamas!

Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 5/29/2025!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

 

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]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-98-witches-6QICPZtw Weirdos! It's Listener Tales- brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we focus on stories about witchcraft. We've got possession, cursed boxes in the woods, tales of familiars, and consequences to not listening to your brujamamas!

Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 5/29/2025!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

 

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]]> Listener Tales 98: Witches! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:02 Weirdos! It's Listener Tales- brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we focus on stories about witchcraft. We've got possession, cursed boxes in the woods, tales of familiars, and consequences to not listening to your brujamamas! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 5/29/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) Weirdos! It's Listener Tales- brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we focus on stories about witchcraft. We've got possession, cursed boxes in the woods, tales of familiars, and consequences to not listening to your brujamamas! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 5/29/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) true crime, exhibit c true full 676 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/VWZAifdLoia_So23uqF6UQQwYXgWlRz-DYAUDMWNU6k The Life and Death of “Lobster Boy”, Grady Stiles Jr. From the moment he was born, Grady Stiles entertained audiences around the United States as the sideshow performer “Lobster Boy.” But behind the scenes, Stiles’ life was one of turmoil, alcoholism, and even murder. That all came to an end one night in the fall of 1992, when a killer entered Stiles’ Florida home and shot him to death.

In the days that followed Grady Stiles murder, investigators quickly unraveled a conspiracy plot to kill Stiles, which had been set in motion by his wife, Mary Theresa, and his stepson, who’d hired a teenage carnival worker to commit the murder. After a lifetime in the spotlight because of his physical deformity, it was Grady Stiles’ death that brought him the ultimate fame, but what had he done to earn such a brutal end?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Allen, William. 1978. "Her dad faces trial in fiance's slaying." Pittsburgh Press, October 6: 4.

Associated Press. 1994. "Defense: Abuse led wife to hire husband's killer." Miami Herald, July 13: 24.

Florida Department of Corrections. 2014. Corrections Offender Network. March 5. Accessed April 30, 2025. https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/detail.aspx?Page=Detail&DCNumber=532246&TypeSearch=IR.

Ireton, Gabriel. 1979. "'Lobster Man' guilt in kin's fiance death." Pitsburgh Post-Gazette, February 23: 3.

Jackson, Orval. 1994. "Judge rules self-defense must include admission." Tampa Tribune, July 15: 20.

—. 1994. "Wife of 'Lobster Boy' guilty." Tampa Tribune, July 28: 1.

Lester, John. 1992. "Legless carny slain at his house." Tampa Tribune, December 1: 7.

Maryniak, Paul. 1979. "Deformed slayer gets probation." Pittsburgh Press, April 30: 1.

—. 1979. "Performer's slay trial goes to jury." Pittsburgh Press, February 22: 2.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . 1978. "Legless man charged in slaying." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 28: 7.

Rosen, Fred. 1995. Lobster Boy: The Bizarre Life and Brutal Death of Grady Stiles Jr. New York, NY: Pinnacle.

 

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]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-life-and-death-of-lobster-boy-grady-stiles-jr-hyu8Y0Cm From the moment he was born, Grady Stiles entertained audiences around the United States as the sideshow performer “Lobster Boy.” But behind the scenes, Stiles’ life was one of turmoil, alcoholism, and even murder. That all came to an end one night in the fall of 1992, when a killer entered Stiles’ Florida home and shot him to death.

In the days that followed Grady Stiles murder, investigators quickly unraveled a conspiracy plot to kill Stiles, which had been set in motion by his wife, Mary Theresa, and his stepson, who’d hired a teenage carnival worker to commit the murder. After a lifetime in the spotlight because of his physical deformity, it was Grady Stiles’ death that brought him the ultimate fame, but what had he done to earn such a brutal end?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Allen, William. 1978. "Her dad faces trial in fiance's slaying." Pittsburgh Press, October 6: 4.

Associated Press. 1994. "Defense: Abuse led wife to hire husband's killer." Miami Herald, July 13: 24.

Florida Department of Corrections. 2014. Corrections Offender Network. March 5. Accessed April 30, 2025. https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/detail.aspx?Page=Detail&DCNumber=532246&TypeSearch=IR.

Ireton, Gabriel. 1979. "'Lobster Man' guilt in kin's fiance death." Pitsburgh Post-Gazette, February 23: 3.

Jackson, Orval. 1994. "Judge rules self-defense must include admission." Tampa Tribune, July 15: 20.

—. 1994. "Wife of 'Lobster Boy' guilty." Tampa Tribune, July 28: 1.

Lester, John. 1992. "Legless carny slain at his house." Tampa Tribune, December 1: 7.

Maryniak, Paul. 1979. "Deformed slayer gets probation." Pittsburgh Press, April 30: 1.

—. 1979. "Performer's slay trial goes to jury." Pittsburgh Press, February 22: 2.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . 1978. "Legless man charged in slaying." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 28: 7.

Rosen, Fred. 1995. Lobster Boy: The Bizarre Life and Brutal Death of Grady Stiles Jr. New York, NY: Pinnacle.

 

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]]> The Life and Death of “Lobster Boy”, Grady Stiles Jr. Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:22:26 From the moment he was born, Grady Stiles entertained audiences around the United States as the sideshow performer “Lobster Boy.” But behind the scenes, Stiles’ life was one of turmoil, alcoholism, and even murder. That all came to an end one night in the fall of 1992, when a killer entered Stiles’ Florida home and shot him to death.  In the days that followed Grady Stiles murder, investigators quickly unraveled a conspiracy plot to kill Stiles, which had been set in motion by his wife, Mary Theresa, and his stepson, who’d hired a teenage carnival worker to commit the murder. After a lifetime in the spotlight because of his physical deformity, it was Grady Stiles’ death that brought him the ultimate fame, but what had he done to earn such a brutal end? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Allen, William. 1978. "Her dad faces trial in fiance's slaying." Pittsburgh Press, October 6: 4. Associated Press. 1994. "Defense: Abuse led wife to hire husband's killer." Miami Herald, July 13: 24. Florida Department of Corrections. 2014. Corrections Offender Network. March 5. Accessed April 30, 2025. https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/detail.aspx?Page=Detail&DCNumber=532246&TypeSearch=IR. Ireton, Gabriel. 1979. "'Lobster Man' guilt in kin's fiance death." Pitsburgh Post-Gazette, February 23: 3. Jackson, Orval. 1994. "Judge rules self-defense must include admission." Tampa Tribune, July 15: 20. —. 1994. "Wife of 'Lobster Boy' guilty." Tampa Tribune, July 28: 1. Lester, John. 1992. "Legless carny slain at his house." Tampa Tribune, December 1: 7. Maryniak, Paul. 1979. "Deformed slayer gets probation." Pittsburgh Press, April 30: 1. —. 1979. "Performer's slay trial goes to jury." Pittsburgh Press, February 22: 2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . 1978. "Legless man charged in slaying." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 28: 7. Rosen, Fred. 1995. Lobster Boy: The Bizarre Life and Brutal Death of Grady Stiles Jr. New York, NY: Pinnacle. From the moment he was born, Grady Stiles entertained audiences around the United States as the sideshow performer “Lobster Boy.” But behind the scenes, Stiles’ life was one of turmoil, alcoholism, and even murder. That all came to an end one night in the fall of 1992, when a killer entered Stiles’ Florida home and shot him to death.  In the days that followed Grady Stiles murder, investigators quickly unraveled a conspiracy plot to kill Stiles, which had been set in motion by his wife, Mary Theresa, and his stepson, who’d hired a teenage carnival worker to commit the murder. After a lifetime in the spotlight because of his physical deformity, it was Grady Stiles’ death that brought him the ultimate fame, but what had he done to earn such a brutal end? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Allen, William. 1978. "Her dad faces trial in fiance's slaying." Pittsburgh Press, October 6: 4. Associated Press. 1994. "Defense: Abuse led wife to hire husband's killer." Miami Herald, July 13: 24. Florida Department of Corrections. 2014. Corrections Offender Network. March 5. Accessed April 30, 2025. https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/detail.aspx?Page=Detail&DCNumber=532246&TypeSearch=IR. Ireton, Gabriel. 1979. "'Lobster Man' guilt in kin's fiance death." Pitsburgh Post-Gazette, February 23: 3. Jackson, Orval. 1994. "Judge rules self-defense must include admission." Tampa Tribune, July 15: 20. —. 1994. "Wife of 'Lobster Boy' guilty." Tampa Tribune, July 28: 1. Lester, John. 1992. "Legless carny slain at his house." Tampa Tribune, December 1: 7. Maryniak, Paul. 1979. "Deformed slayer gets probation." Pittsburgh Press, April 30: 1. —. 1979. "Performer's slay trial goes to jury." Pittsburgh Press, February 22: 2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . 1978. "Legless man charged in slaying." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 28: 7. Rosen, Fred. 1995. Lobster Boy: The Bizarre Life and Brutal Death of Grady Stiles Jr. New York, NY: Pinnacle. true crime, exhibit c true full 675 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/fwzHKXP3LtZn7SIuW0kH7qvcfq0o25cJPCpfDyWSpIQ The Norco Shootout On the afternoon of May 9, 1980, four heavily armed men walked into the Security Pacific Bank in Norco, California and demanded $20,000 in cash. Having seen the men enter the bank with their guns, employees of a different bank across the street called the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and deputies responded immediately.

When the bank robbers were confronted in the parking lot by law enforcement, a shootout began that would ultimately span more than forty miles across two counties, and when it was finally over, one sheriff’s deputy and two of the perpetrators were dead, eleven others were wounded. Moreover, the assault caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage from the nearly 2000 rounds that were fired, hitting houses, buildings, cars, among other things.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Bennett, Lorraine. 1980. "Suspects in Norco holdup charged with 120 felonies." Los Angeles Times, May 15: 3.

Gorman, Tom. 1982. "Kidnapping victim tells of ordeal at bandits' hands." Los Angeles Times, January 15: 22.

Houlahan, Peter. 2020. "Norco '80: Before the bank robbery." Los Angeles Daily News, June 2.

—. 2019. "40 years later, the aftermath of a deadly bank robbery still lingers in a small SoCal city." Los Angeles Magazine, May 28.

—. 2020. Norco '80: The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery in American History. Berkeley, CA: Counterpoint.

Malnic, Eric, and Mike Goodman. 1980. "Suspect put up barbed wire at home." Los Angeles Times, May 11: 1.

Schaub, Michael. 2019. "Apocalyptic robbers botched a SoCal bank heist." Los Angeles Times, June 7.

Stein, Mark. 1980. "Shaken witnesses: 'There was fear...'." Los Angeles Times, May 11: 3.

Sun News Service. 1982. "Trio guilty in Norco holdup, deputy's murder." San Bernardino County Sun, July 24: 1.

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]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-norco-shootout-gOVao0dP On the afternoon of May 9, 1980, four heavily armed men walked into the Security Pacific Bank in Norco, California and demanded $20,000 in cash. Having seen the men enter the bank with their guns, employees of a different bank across the street called the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and deputies responded immediately.

When the bank robbers were confronted in the parking lot by law enforcement, a shootout began that would ultimately span more than forty miles across two counties, and when it was finally over, one sheriff’s deputy and two of the perpetrators were dead, eleven others were wounded. Moreover, the assault caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage from the nearly 2000 rounds that were fired, hitting houses, buildings, cars, among other things.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Bennett, Lorraine. 1980. "Suspects in Norco holdup charged with 120 felonies." Los Angeles Times, May 15: 3.

Gorman, Tom. 1982. "Kidnapping victim tells of ordeal at bandits' hands." Los Angeles Times, January 15: 22.

Houlahan, Peter. 2020. "Norco '80: Before the bank robbery." Los Angeles Daily News, June 2.

—. 2019. "40 years later, the aftermath of a deadly bank robbery still lingers in a small SoCal city." Los Angeles Magazine, May 28.

—. 2020. Norco '80: The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery in American History. Berkeley, CA: Counterpoint.

Malnic, Eric, and Mike Goodman. 1980. "Suspect put up barbed wire at home." Los Angeles Times, May 11: 1.

Schaub, Michael. 2019. "Apocalyptic robbers botched a SoCal bank heist." Los Angeles Times, June 7.

Stein, Mark. 1980. "Shaken witnesses: 'There was fear...'." Los Angeles Times, May 11: 3.

Sun News Service. 1982. "Trio guilty in Norco holdup, deputy's murder." San Bernardino County Sun, July 24: 1.

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]]> The Norco Shootout Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:53 On the afternoon of May 9, 1980, four heavily armed men walked into the Security Pacific Bank in Norco, California and demanded $20,000 in cash. Having seen the men enter the bank with their guns, employees of a different bank across the street called the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and deputies responded immediately. When the bank robbers were confronted in the parking lot by law enforcement, a shootout began that would ultimately span more than forty miles across two counties, and when it was finally over, one sheriff’s deputy and two of the perpetrators were dead, eleven others were wounded. Moreover, the assault caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage from the nearly 2000 rounds that were fired, hitting houses, buildings, cars, among other things. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Bennett, Lorraine. 1980. "Suspects in Norco holdup charged with 120 felonies." Los Angeles Times, May 15: 3. Gorman, Tom. 1982. "Kidnapping victim tells of ordeal at bandits' hands." Los Angeles Times, January 15: 22. Houlahan, Peter. 2020. "Norco '80: Before the bank robbery." Los Angeles Daily News, June 2. —. 2019. "40 years later, the aftermath of a deadly bank robbery still lingers in a small SoCal city." Los Angeles Magazine, May 28. —. 2020. Norco '80: The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery in American History. Berkeley, CA: Counterpoint. Malnic, Eric, and Mike Goodman. 1980. "Suspect put up barbed wire at home." Los Angeles Times, May 11: 1. Schaub, Michael. 2019. "Apocalyptic robbers botched a SoCal bank heist." Los Angeles Times, June 7. Stein, Mark. 1980. "Shaken witnesses: 'There was fear...'." Los Angeles Times, May 11: 3. Sun News Service. 1982. "Trio guilty in Norco holdup, deputy's murder." San Bernardino County Sun, July 24: 1. On the afternoon of May 9, 1980, four heavily armed men walked into the Security Pacific Bank in Norco, California and demanded $20,000 in cash. Having seen the men enter the bank with their guns, employees of a different bank across the street called the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and deputies responded immediately. When the bank robbers were confronted in the parking lot by law enforcement, a shootout began that would ultimately span more than forty miles across two counties, and when it was finally over, one sheriff’s deputy and two of the perpetrators were dead, eleven others were wounded. Moreover, the assault caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage from the nearly 2000 rounds that were fired, hitting houses, buildings, cars, among other things. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Bennett, Lorraine. 1980. "Suspects in Norco holdup charged with 120 felonies." Los Angeles Times, May 15: 3. Gorman, Tom. 1982. "Kidnapping victim tells of ordeal at bandits' hands." Los Angeles Times, January 15: 22. Houlahan, Peter. 2020. "Norco '80: Before the bank robbery." Los Angeles Daily News, June 2. —. 2019. "40 years later, the aftermath of a deadly bank robbery still lingers in a small SoCal city." Los Angeles Magazine, May 28. —. 2020. Norco '80: The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery in American History. Berkeley, CA: Counterpoint. Malnic, Eric, and Mike Goodman. 1980. "Suspect put up barbed wire at home." Los Angeles Times, May 11: 1. Schaub, Michael. 2019. "Apocalyptic robbers botched a SoCal bank heist." Los Angeles Times, June 7. Stein, Mark. 1980. "Shaken witnesses: 'There was fear...'." Los Angeles Times, May 11: 3. Sun News Service. 1982. "Trio guilty in Norco holdup, deputy's murder." San Bernardino County Sun, July 24: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 674 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/yLxToHm0UcNYwd3m64MWHQaYCFQSOpe6AtTwIVQwW7M Spooky Asylums and Cemeteries with Nicholas As promised, we TRIED to get an episode on Creepy Butts, but the research proved TOO extensive! Instead, we ditched the theme, and dove into Spooky places that spoke to our souls, ESPECIALLY our resident PodLab Ghostie, Nicholas.

Alaina brings us Forest Haven Asylum where she discusses its dark history, as well tales of inhabitants that never left. Ash transports us to the eighth gate to hell- Spider Gate Cemetery!

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]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-asylums-and-cemeteries-with-nicholas-cqKNt4C7 As promised, we TRIED to get an episode on Creepy Butts, but the research proved TOO extensive! Instead, we ditched the theme, and dove into Spooky places that spoke to our souls, ESPECIALLY our resident PodLab Ghostie, Nicholas.

Alaina brings us Forest Haven Asylum where she discusses its dark history, as well tales of inhabitants that never left. Ash transports us to the eighth gate to hell- Spider Gate Cemetery!

If you’ve got Spooky place you'd like to recommend with a personal account- send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Spooky places” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

 

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]]> Spooky Asylums and Cemeteries with Nicholas Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:25 As promised, we TRIED to get an episode on Creepy Butts, but the research proved TOO extensive! Instead, we ditched the theme, and dove into Spooky places that spoke to our souls, ESPECIALLY our resident PodLab Ghostie, Nicholas. Alaina brings us Forest Haven Asylum where she discusses its dark history, as well tales of inhabitants that never left. Ash transports us to the eighth gate to hell- Spider Gate Cemetery! If you’ve got Spooky place you'd like to recommend with a personal account- send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Spooky places” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) As promised, we TRIED to get an episode on Creepy Butts, but the research proved TOO extensive! Instead, we ditched the theme, and dove into Spooky places that spoke to our souls, ESPECIALLY our resident PodLab Ghostie, Nicholas. Alaina brings us Forest Haven Asylum where she discusses its dark history, as well tales of inhabitants that never left. Ash transports us to the eighth gate to hell- Spider Gate Cemetery! If you’ve got Spooky place you'd like to recommend with a personal account- send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Spooky places” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) true crime, exhibit c true full 673 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UZ6Iy-xNLDgyVXKuwwIkLrVnfme7w8TdY1wbiSuZ9m4 The Death of Ken McElroy, The Town Bully On July 10,1981, forty-seven-year-old Ken McElroy was sitting in his truck in Skidmore, Missouri with his wife, Trina, when the vehicle was struck by a hail of gunfire that seemed to come from all directions. Although there were nearly fifty witnesses to the shooting, they all claimed not to have seen the shooters, and none of them called an ambulance. Later, when asked why no one did anything to help McElroy or cooperate with investigators, the people of Skidmore all agreed, Ken McElroy got what he deserved.

The story of Ken McElroy’s death captured the nation’s attention, primarily because it amounted to a modern-day lynching. However, while no one denies that McElroy’s death was murder, few people in and around Skidmore were interested in holding anyone accountable for the shooting. In fact, many seemed pleased to hear of McElroy’s death, which raised the question, how could someone become so hated by their neighbors that they’d be willing to overlook one of the most heinous crimes?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1981. "FBI enters Missouri shooting case." New York Times, July 18: 6.

—. 1981. "Little chance of trial in 'town bully' shooting." St. Joseph News-Press, October 26: 1.

Graham, O.E. 1968. "What is justice?" St. Joseph News-Press, July 19: 9.

Hansen, Rose. 2018. Skidmore revisited. February 6. Accessed April 9, 2025. https://missourilife.com/skidmore-revisited-part-1-death-ken-mcelroy-2/.

Loh, Jules. 1981. "Brute of Nordaway County: chilling rembeberances ." Kansas City Star, August 2: 1.

MacLean, Harry. 1988. In Broad Daylight: A Murder in Skidmore, Missouri. New York, NY: Harper Collins.

McGuire, Donna. 2001. "Two decades after bully's death, Skidmore still guards its secrets." Kansas City Star, July 10: 1.

St. Joseph News-Press. 1968. "Dismissals to 2 more defendants in beating case." St. Joseph News-Press, July 11: 9.

—. 1968. "Four now charged in beating of man, attack on woman." St. Joseph News-Press, June 14: 7.

—. 1973. "Three charges against man." St. Joseph News-Press, September 22: 5.

—. 1968. "Victim of assault testifies four men struck, kicked him." St. Joseph News-Press, July 4: 1.

Stewart, Paul. 1981. "Grand jury disappoints lawyer." St. Joseph News-Press, September 26: 1.

 

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]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-death-of-ken-mcelroy-the-town-bully-p_8kdf04 On July 10,1981, forty-seven-year-old Ken McElroy was sitting in his truck in Skidmore, Missouri with his wife, Trina, when the vehicle was struck by a hail of gunfire that seemed to come from all directions. Although there were nearly fifty witnesses to the shooting, they all claimed not to have seen the shooters, and none of them called an ambulance. Later, when asked why no one did anything to help McElroy or cooperate with investigators, the people of Skidmore all agreed, Ken McElroy got what he deserved.

The story of Ken McElroy’s death captured the nation’s attention, primarily because it amounted to a modern-day lynching. However, while no one denies that McElroy’s death was murder, few people in and around Skidmore were interested in holding anyone accountable for the shooting. In fact, many seemed pleased to hear of McElroy’s death, which raised the question, how could someone become so hated by their neighbors that they’d be willing to overlook one of the most heinous crimes?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1981. "FBI enters Missouri shooting case." New York Times, July 18: 6.

—. 1981. "Little chance of trial in 'town bully' shooting." St. Joseph News-Press, October 26: 1.

Graham, O.E. 1968. "What is justice?" St. Joseph News-Press, July 19: 9.

Hansen, Rose. 2018. Skidmore revisited. February 6. Accessed April 9, 2025. https://missourilife.com/skidmore-revisited-part-1-death-ken-mcelroy-2/.

Loh, Jules. 1981. "Brute of Nordaway County: chilling rembeberances ." Kansas City Star, August 2: 1.

MacLean, Harry. 1988. In Broad Daylight: A Murder in Skidmore, Missouri. New York, NY: Harper Collins.

McGuire, Donna. 2001. "Two decades after bully's death, Skidmore still guards its secrets." Kansas City Star, July 10: 1.

St. Joseph News-Press. 1968. "Dismissals to 2 more defendants in beating case." St. Joseph News-Press, July 11: 9.

—. 1968. "Four now charged in beating of man, attack on woman." St. Joseph News-Press, June 14: 7.

—. 1973. "Three charges against man." St. Joseph News-Press, September 22: 5.

—. 1968. "Victim of assault testifies four men struck, kicked him." St. Joseph News-Press, July 4: 1.

Stewart, Paul. 1981. "Grand jury disappoints lawyer." St. Joseph News-Press, September 26: 1.

 

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]]> The Death of Ken McElroy, The Town Bully Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:33 On July 10,1981, forty-seven-year-old Ken McElroy was sitting in his truck in Skidmore, Missouri with his wife, Trina, when the vehicle was struck by a hail of gunfire that seemed to come from all directions. Although there were nearly fifty witnesses to the shooting, they all claimed not to have seen the shooters, and none of them called an ambulance. Later, when asked why no one did anything to help McElroy or cooperate with investigators, the people of Skidmore all agreed, Ken McElroy got what he deserved. The story of Ken McElroy’s death captured the nation’s attention, primarily because it amounted to a modern-day lynching. However, while no one denies that McElroy’s death was murder, few people in and around Skidmore were interested in holding anyone accountable for the shooting. In fact, many seemed pleased to hear of McElroy’s death, which raised the question, how could someone become so hated by their neighbors that they’d be willing to overlook one of the most heinous crimes? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1981. "FBI enters Missouri shooting case." New York Times, July 18: 6. —. 1981. "Little chance of trial in 'town bully' shooting." St. Joseph News-Press, October 26: 1. Graham, O.E. 1968. "What is justice?" St. Joseph News-Press, July 19: 9. Hansen, Rose. 2018. Skidmore revisited. February 6. Accessed April 9, 2025. https://missourilife.com/skidmore-revisited-part-1-death-ken-mcelroy-2/. Loh, Jules. 1981. "Brute of Nordaway County: chilling rembeberances ." Kansas City Star, August 2: 1. MacLean, Harry. 1988. In Broad Daylight: A Murder in Skidmore, Missouri. New York, NY: Harper Collins. McGuire, Donna. 2001. "Two decades after bully's death, Skidmore still guards its secrets." Kansas City Star, July 10: 1. St. Joseph News-Press. 1968. "Dismissals to 2 more defendants in beating case." St. Joseph News-Press, July 11: 9. —. 1968. "Four now charged in beating of man, attack on woman." St. Joseph News-Press, June 14: 7. —. 1973. "Three charges against man." St. Joseph News-Press, September 22: 5. —. 1968. "Victim of assault testifies four men struck, kicked him." St. Joseph News-Press, July 4: 1. Stewart, Paul. 1981. "Grand jury disappoints lawyer." St. Joseph News-Press, September 26: 1. On July 10,1981, forty-seven-year-old Ken McElroy was sitting in his truck in Skidmore, Missouri with his wife, Trina, when the vehicle was struck by a hail of gunfire that seemed to come from all directions. Although there were nearly fifty witnesses to the shooting, they all claimed not to have seen the shooters, and none of them called an ambulance. Later, when asked why no one did anything to help McElroy or cooperate with investigators, the people of Skidmore all agreed, Ken McElroy got what he deserved. The story of Ken McElroy’s death captured the nation’s attention, primarily because it amounted to a modern-day lynching. However, while no one denies that McElroy’s death was murder, few people in and around Skidmore were interested in holding anyone accountable for the shooting. In fact, many seemed pleased to hear of McElroy’s death, which raised the question, how could someone become so hated by their neighbors that they’d be willing to overlook one of the most heinous crimes? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1981. "FBI enters Missouri shooting case." New York Times, July 18: 6. —. 1981. "Little chance of trial in 'town bully' shooting." St. Joseph News-Press, October 26: 1. Graham, O.E. 1968. "What is justice?" St. Joseph News-Press, July 19: 9. Hansen, Rose. 2018. Skidmore revisited. February 6. Accessed April 9, 2025. https://missourilife.com/skidmore-revisited-part-1-death-ken-mcelroy-2/. Loh, Jules. 1981. "Brute of Nordaway County: chilling rembeberances ." Kansas City Star, August 2: 1. MacLean, Harry. 1988. In Broad Daylight: A Murder in Skidmore, Missouri. New York, NY: Harper Collins. McGuire, Donna. 2001. "Two decades after bully's death, Skidmore still guards its secrets." Kansas City Star, July 10: 1. St. Joseph News-Press. 1968. "Dismissals to 2 more defendants in beating case." St. Joseph News-Press, July 11: 9. —. 1968. "Four now charged in beating of man, attack on woman." St. Joseph News-Press, June 14: 7. —. 1973. "Three charges against man." St. Joseph News-Press, September 22: 5. —. 1968. "Victim of assault testifies four men struck, kicked him." St. Joseph News-Press, July 4: 1. Stewart, Paul. 1981. "Grand jury disappoints lawyer." St. Joseph News-Press, September 26: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 672 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0cjN-H2LPCzzf4bLIbWyiUXZ4Yn0R7z_fFly_IIad3Y The Murder of Carol Stuart On the night of October 23, 1989, Charles and Carol Stuart were returning home from a childbirth class and drove through the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. According to Charles Stuart, they were stopped at a red light when a black teenager forced the driver’s door open and robbed the couple, then shot Charles and Carol before running off. Charles managed to call 911 from his car phone, but by the time emergency responders arrived, Carol was in a very bad state and would die a few hours later at a nearby hospital.

The murder of Carol Stuart captured the attention of residents in and around Boston, and the story remained on the front pages in the weeks that followed. On one hand, it was a tragic story of a young couple on the verge of starting a family who were robbed of a future. On the other hand, it shined a bright spotlight on the city’s long-simmer racial tensions and the unequal treatment and application of law enforcement with regard to race. And those tensions would be significantly exacerbated when the truth about Carol Stuart’s murder was finally discovered.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Brelis, Matthew. 1989. "Stuart suspect held on charges." Boston Globe, November 12: 1.

Canellos, Peter. 1989. "Roxbury probe is criticized." Boston Globe, November 1: 29.

Canellos, Peter, and Irene Sege. 1989. "Couple shot after leaving hospital; baby delivered." Boston Globe, October 24.

Cullen, Kevin. 1989. "Stuart suspect linked to Brookline case." Boston Globe, November 13: 1.

Hayes, Constance L. 1990. "Illusion and tragedy coexist after a couple dies." New York Times, January 7.

Howe, Peter, and Jerry Thomas. 1989. "Reading woman dies after shooting in car." Boston Globe, October 25.

Howe, Peter, Kevin Cullen, and Anthony Flint. 1990. "Police focus on brother, woman." Boston Globe, January 8: 1.

Jacobs, Sally. 1989. "Stuart is said to pick out suspect." Boston Globe, December 29: 1.

—. 1989. "Stuart reportedly reacted physically to suspect's picture." Boston Globe, November 23: 93.

Jacobs, Sally, and Diego Ribadeneira. 1989. "No wallet, so killer opened fire." Boston Globe, October 26: 1.

Koh, Elizabeth. 2023. "Stuart shooting timeline." Boston Globe, December 1.

Kong, Dolores, and Sally Jacobs. 1989. "Infant of shooting victims dies of respiratory failure." Boston Globe, November 10: 1.

Murphy, Sean. 1989. "Man questioned in shooting still held." Boston Globe, November 7: 17.

New York Times. 1991. "U.S. won't indict Boston policemen." New York Times, July 5: D7.

Rollins, Rachel. 2019. "30 years after Stuart case, Boston still healing." Commonwealth Beacon, November 9.

Sharkey, Joe. 2015. Deadly Greed: The Riveting True Story of the Stuart Murder Case. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

Walker, Adrian, Evan Allen, Elizabeth Koh, Andrew Ryan, Kristin Nelson, and Brendan McCarthy. 2023. "The untold story of the Charles and Carol Stuart shooting." Boston Globe, December 1.

 

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]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-carol-stuart-9HivuQZm On the night of October 23, 1989, Charles and Carol Stuart were returning home from a childbirth class and drove through the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. According to Charles Stuart, they were stopped at a red light when a black teenager forced the driver’s door open and robbed the couple, then shot Charles and Carol before running off. Charles managed to call 911 from his car phone, but by the time emergency responders arrived, Carol was in a very bad state and would die a few hours later at a nearby hospital.

The murder of Carol Stuart captured the attention of residents in and around Boston, and the story remained on the front pages in the weeks that followed. On one hand, it was a tragic story of a young couple on the verge of starting a family who were robbed of a future. On the other hand, it shined a bright spotlight on the city’s long-simmer racial tensions and the unequal treatment and application of law enforcement with regard to race. And those tensions would be significantly exacerbated when the truth about Carol Stuart’s murder was finally discovered.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Brelis, Matthew. 1989. "Stuart suspect held on charges." Boston Globe, November 12: 1.

Canellos, Peter. 1989. "Roxbury probe is criticized." Boston Globe, November 1: 29.

Canellos, Peter, and Irene Sege. 1989. "Couple shot after leaving hospital; baby delivered." Boston Globe, October 24.

Cullen, Kevin. 1989. "Stuart suspect linked to Brookline case." Boston Globe, November 13: 1.

Hayes, Constance L. 1990. "Illusion and tragedy coexist after a couple dies." New York Times, January 7.

Howe, Peter, and Jerry Thomas. 1989. "Reading woman dies after shooting in car." Boston Globe, October 25.

Howe, Peter, Kevin Cullen, and Anthony Flint. 1990. "Police focus on brother, woman." Boston Globe, January 8: 1.

Jacobs, Sally. 1989. "Stuart is said to pick out suspect." Boston Globe, December 29: 1.

—. 1989. "Stuart reportedly reacted physically to suspect's picture." Boston Globe, November 23: 93.

Jacobs, Sally, and Diego Ribadeneira. 1989. "No wallet, so killer opened fire." Boston Globe, October 26: 1.

Koh, Elizabeth. 2023. "Stuart shooting timeline." Boston Globe, December 1.

Kong, Dolores, and Sally Jacobs. 1989. "Infant of shooting victims dies of respiratory failure." Boston Globe, November 10: 1.

Murphy, Sean. 1989. "Man questioned in shooting still held." Boston Globe, November 7: 17.

New York Times. 1991. "U.S. won't indict Boston policemen." New York Times, July 5: D7.

Rollins, Rachel. 2019. "30 years after Stuart case, Boston still healing." Commonwealth Beacon, November 9.

Sharkey, Joe. 2015. Deadly Greed: The Riveting True Story of the Stuart Murder Case. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

Walker, Adrian, Evan Allen, Elizabeth Koh, Andrew Ryan, Kristin Nelson, and Brendan McCarthy. 2023. "The untold story of the Charles and Carol Stuart shooting." Boston Globe, December 1.

 

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]]> The Murder of Carol Stuart Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:14 On the night of October 23, 1989, Charles and Carol Stuart were returning home from a childbirth class and drove through the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. According to Charles Stuart, they were stopped at a red light when a black teenager forced the driver’s door open and robbed the couple, then shot Charles and Carol before running off. Charles managed to call 911 from his car phone, but by the time emergency responders arrived, Carol was in a very bad state and would die a few hours later at a nearby hospital. The murder of Carol Stuart captured the attention of residents in and around Boston, and the story remained on the front pages in the weeks that followed. On one hand, it was a tragic story of a young couple on the verge of starting a family who were robbed of a future. On the other hand, it shined a bright spotlight on the city’s long-simmer racial tensions and the unequal treatment and application of law enforcement with regard to race. And those tensions would be significantly exacerbated when the truth about Carol Stuart’s murder was finally discovered. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Brelis, Matthew. 1989. "Stuart suspect held on charges." Boston Globe, November 12: 1. Canellos, Peter. 1989. "Roxbury probe is criticized." Boston Globe, November 1: 29. Canellos, Peter, and Irene Sege. 1989. "Couple shot after leaving hospital; baby delivered." Boston Globe, October 24. Cullen, Kevin. 1989. "Stuart suspect linked to Brookline case." Boston Globe, November 13: 1. Hayes, Constance L. 1990. "Illusion and tragedy coexist after a couple dies." New York Times, January 7. Howe, Peter, and Jerry Thomas. 1989. "Reading woman dies after shooting in car." Boston Globe, October 25. Howe, Peter, Kevin Cullen, and Anthony Flint. 1990. "Police focus on brother, woman." Boston Globe, January 8: 1. Jacobs, Sally. 1989. "Stuart is said to pick out suspect." Boston Globe, December 29: 1. —. 1989. "Stuart reportedly reacted physically to suspect's picture." Boston Globe, November 23: 93. Jacobs, Sally, and Diego Ribadeneira. 1989. "No wallet, so killer opened fire." Boston Globe, October 26: 1. Koh, Elizabeth. 2023. "Stuart shooting timeline." Boston Globe, December 1. Kong, Dolores, and Sally Jacobs. 1989. "Infant of shooting victims dies of respiratory failure." Boston Globe, November 10: 1. Murphy, Sean. 1989. "Man questioned in shooting still held." Boston Globe, November 7: 17. New York Times. 1991. "U.S. won't indict Boston policemen." New York Times, July 5: D7. Rollins, Rachel. 2019. "30 years after Stuart case, Boston still healing." Commonwealth Beacon, November 9. Sharkey, Joe. 2015. Deadly Greed: The Riveting True Story of the Stuart Murder Case. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. Walker, Adrian, Evan Allen, Elizabeth Koh, Andrew Ryan, Kristin Nelson, and Brendan McCarthy. 2023. "The untold story of the Charles and Carol Stuart shooting." Boston Globe, December 1. On the night of October 23, 1989, Charles and Carol Stuart were returning home from a childbirth class and drove through the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. According to Charles Stuart, they were stopped at a red light when a black teenager forced the driver’s door open and robbed the couple, then shot Charles and Carol before running off. Charles managed to call 911 from his car phone, but by the time emergency responders arrived, Carol was in a very bad state and would die a few hours later at a nearby hospital. The murder of Carol Stuart captured the attention of residents in and around Boston, and the story remained on the front pages in the weeks that followed. On one hand, it was a tragic story of a young couple on the verge of starting a family who were robbed of a future. On the other hand, it shined a bright spotlight on the city’s long-simmer racial tensions and the unequal treatment and application of law enforcement with regard to race. And those tensions would be significantly exacerbated when the truth about Carol Stuart’s murder was finally discovered. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Brelis, Matthew. 1989. "Stuart suspect held on charges." Boston Globe, November 12: 1. Canellos, Peter. 1989. "Roxbury probe is criticized." Boston Globe, November 1: 29. Canellos, Peter, and Irene Sege. 1989. "Couple shot after leaving hospital; baby delivered." Boston Globe, October 24. Cullen, Kevin. 1989. "Stuart suspect linked to Brookline case." Boston Globe, November 13: 1. Hayes, Constance L. 1990. "Illusion and tragedy coexist after a couple dies." New York Times, January 7. Howe, Peter, and Jerry Thomas. 1989. "Reading woman dies after shooting in car." Boston Globe, October 25. Howe, Peter, Kevin Cullen, and Anthony Flint. 1990. "Police focus on brother, woman." Boston Globe, January 8: 1. Jacobs, Sally. 1989. "Stuart is said to pick out suspect." Boston Globe, December 29: 1. —. 1989. "Stuart reportedly reacted physically to suspect's picture." Boston Globe, November 23: 93. Jacobs, Sally, and Diego Ribadeneira. 1989. "No wallet, so killer opened fire." Boston Globe, October 26: 1. Koh, Elizabeth. 2023. "Stuart shooting timeline." Boston Globe, December 1. Kong, Dolores, and Sally Jacobs. 1989. "Infant of shooting victims dies of respiratory failure." Boston Globe, November 10: 1. Murphy, Sean. 1989. "Man questioned in shooting still held." Boston Globe, November 7: 17. New York Times. 1991. "U.S. won't indict Boston policemen." New York Times, July 5: D7. Rollins, Rachel. 2019. "30 years after Stuart case, Boston still healing." Commonwealth Beacon, November 9. Sharkey, Joe. 2015. Deadly Greed: The Riveting True Story of the Stuart Murder Case. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. Walker, Adrian, Evan Allen, Elizabeth Koh, Andrew Ryan, Kristin Nelson, and Brendan McCarthy. 2023. "The untold story of the Charles and Carol Stuart shooting." Boston Globe, December 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 671 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QcPrfGFoZUysuGN4fjcEb0LNXe2gIhm4DqXIAm6p8AQ The Crimes of Robert Durst (Part 2) In October 2001, the dismembered remains of seventy-one-year-old Morris Black were found floating in Galveston Bay. A few days later, Black’s neighbor, Robert Durst, was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on $250,000 bail. After posting bail, Durst jumped bail and disappeared for six weeks, before being arrested by Pennsylvania authorities at the end of November.

In the years that followed, investigators and prosecutors began combing through Durst’s life, discovering disturbing connections between the excentric millionaire and the mysterious disappearances and deaths of several people who were once close to Durst. Robert Durst had been a suspect in the murder of Morris Black, but was it possible he was in fact a multiple murderer who’d evaded detection for decades?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 2001. "Fugitive is arrested in Galveston man's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 1: 26.

Babineck, Mark. 2001. "A mysterious trail left in Galveston." Austin American-Statesman, October 20: 25.

Bagli, Charles. 2020. "4 decades of Durst's past are traced as trial begins." New York Times, March 11.

—. 2021. "Durst faces new charge for murder of his wife." New York Times, October 23.

—. 2021. "Durst is convicted of murder after 2 decades of suspicion." New York Times, September 18.

—. 2021. "Durst is sentenced to life in prison for 2000 murder of friend." New York Times, October 15.

—. 2020. "Real estate scion admits he wrote note in case profiled in 'The Jinx'." New York Times, January 1.

—. 2014. "Stranger than fiction? Try fact." New York Times, December 2.

Bagli, Charles V., and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "A two-decade spiral into suspicion." New York Times, October 21: A33.

Bagli, Charles, and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "On the run with a fugitive: tales of aliases and disguises." New York Times, December 7: D1.

Bagli, Charles, and Vivian Yee. 2015. "Straight from TV to jail: Durt is charged in killing." New York Times, March 16.

Cartwright, Gary. 2002. "Durst case scenarios." Texas Monthly, February: 87-112.

Collins, Marion. 2002. Without a Trace: Inside the Robert Durst Case. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Forbes. 2020. Durst family. December December. Accessed March 28, 2025. https://www.forbes.com/profile/durst/.

Gerber, Marisa. 2021. "The Hollywood ‘Mafia princess’ was Robert Durst’s best friend. Did loyalty lead to murder?" Los Angeles Times, May 21.

Hale, Mike. 2024. "Conversations on murder." New York Times, April 24.

2015. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Directed by Andrew Jarecki. Performed by Andrew Jarecki.

Lozano, Juan. 2003. "Juey to see Galveston case evidence." Austin American-Statesman, August 14: 21.

—. 2003. "Officer testifies there's no direct evidence against heir." Austin American-Statesman, October 21: 17.

—. 2003. "Murder trial gets under way for multimillionaire Robert Durst." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 23: 21.

Miller, Julie. 2015. "Robert Durst may have had a Mission Impossible-style plan to flee the country." Vanity Fair, March 18.

Palmer, Alex. 2015. The Creepiest Things Robert Durst Says in His All Good Things DVD Commentary. April 15. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://www.vulture.com/2015/04/robert-dursts-all-good-things-dvd-commentary.html.

Reporter-Dispatch. 1950. "Durst death in Scarsdale ruled an accident." Reporter-Dispatch (New York, NY), November 10: 9.

Stewart, Richard, and Kevin Moran. 2003. "Millionaire is acquitted of murder." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Nevember 12: 1.

Streeter, Kurt. 2001. "N.Y. police had sought to quiz slain author." Los Angeles Times, January 9: 28.

Zeman, Ned. 2020. "He also decided to kill her." Vanity Fair, April 23.

—. 2015. "The fugitive heir." Vanity Fair, March 16.

 

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]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-crimes-of-robert-durst-part-2-PzwEbztA In October 2001, the dismembered remains of seventy-one-year-old Morris Black were found floating in Galveston Bay. A few days later, Black’s neighbor, Robert Durst, was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on $250,000 bail. After posting bail, Durst jumped bail and disappeared for six weeks, before being arrested by Pennsylvania authorities at the end of November.

In the years that followed, investigators and prosecutors began combing through Durst’s life, discovering disturbing connections between the excentric millionaire and the mysterious disappearances and deaths of several people who were once close to Durst. Robert Durst had been a suspect in the murder of Morris Black, but was it possible he was in fact a multiple murderer who’d evaded detection for decades?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 2001. "Fugitive is arrested in Galveston man's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 1: 26.

Babineck, Mark. 2001. "A mysterious trail left in Galveston." Austin American-Statesman, October 20: 25.

Bagli, Charles. 2020. "4 decades of Durst's past are traced as trial begins." New York Times, March 11.

—. 2021. "Durst faces new charge for murder of his wife." New York Times, October 23.

—. 2021. "Durst is convicted of murder after 2 decades of suspicion." New York Times, September 18.

—. 2021. "Durst is sentenced to life in prison for 2000 murder of friend." New York Times, October 15.

—. 2020. "Real estate scion admits he wrote note in case profiled in 'The Jinx'." New York Times, January 1.

—. 2014. "Stranger than fiction? Try fact." New York Times, December 2.

Bagli, Charles V., and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "A two-decade spiral into suspicion." New York Times, October 21: A33.

Bagli, Charles, and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "On the run with a fugitive: tales of aliases and disguises." New York Times, December 7: D1.

Bagli, Charles, and Vivian Yee. 2015. "Straight from TV to jail: Durt is charged in killing." New York Times, March 16.

Cartwright, Gary. 2002. "Durst case scenarios." Texas Monthly, February: 87-112.

Collins, Marion. 2002. Without a Trace: Inside the Robert Durst Case. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Forbes. 2020. Durst family. December December. Accessed March 28, 2025. https://www.forbes.com/profile/durst/.

Gerber, Marisa. 2021. "The Hollywood ‘Mafia princess’ was Robert Durst’s best friend. Did loyalty lead to murder?" Los Angeles Times, May 21.

Hale, Mike. 2024. "Conversations on murder." New York Times, April 24.

2015. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Directed by Andrew Jarecki. Performed by Andrew Jarecki.

Lozano, Juan. 2003. "Juey to see Galveston case evidence." Austin American-Statesman, August 14: 21.

—. 2003. "Officer testifies there's no direct evidence against heir." Austin American-Statesman, October 21: 17.

—. 2003. "Murder trial gets under way for multimillionaire Robert Durst." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 23: 21.

Miller, Julie. 2015. "Robert Durst may have had a Mission Impossible-style plan to flee the country." Vanity Fair, March 18.

Palmer, Alex. 2015. The Creepiest Things Robert Durst Says in His All Good Things DVD Commentary. April 15. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://www.vulture.com/2015/04/robert-dursts-all-good-things-dvd-commentary.html.

Reporter-Dispatch. 1950. "Durst death in Scarsdale ruled an accident." Reporter-Dispatch (New York, NY), November 10: 9.

Stewart, Richard, and Kevin Moran. 2003. "Millionaire is acquitted of murder." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Nevember 12: 1.

Streeter, Kurt. 2001. "N.Y. police had sought to quiz slain author." Los Angeles Times, January 9: 28.

Zeman, Ned. 2020. "He also decided to kill her." Vanity Fair, April 23.

—. 2015. "The fugitive heir." Vanity Fair, March 16.

 

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]]> The Crimes of Robert Durst (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:05 In October 2001, the dismembered remains of seventy-one-year-old Morris Black were found floating in Galveston Bay. A few days later, Black’s neighbor, Robert Durst, was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on $250,000 bail. After posting bail, Durst jumped bail and disappeared for six weeks, before being arrested by Pennsylvania authorities at the end of November. In the years that followed, investigators and prosecutors began combing through Durst’s life, discovering disturbing connections between the excentric millionaire and the mysterious disappearances and deaths of several people who were once close to Durst. Robert Durst had been a suspect in the murder of Morris Black, but was it possible he was in fact a multiple murderer who’d evaded detection for decades? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 2001. "Fugitive is arrested in Galveston man's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 1: 26. Babineck, Mark. 2001. "A mysterious trail left in Galveston." Austin American-Statesman, October 20: 25. Bagli, Charles. 2020. "4 decades of Durst's past are traced as trial begins." New York Times, March 11. —. 2021. "Durst faces new charge for murder of his wife." New York Times, October 23. —. 2021. "Durst is convicted of murder after 2 decades of suspicion." New York Times, September 18. —. 2021. "Durst is sentenced to life in prison for 2000 murder of friend." New York Times, October 15. —. 2020. "Real estate scion admits he wrote note in case profiled in 'The Jinx'." New York Times, January 1. —. 2014. "Stranger than fiction? Try fact." New York Times, December 2. Bagli, Charles V., and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "A two-decade spiral into suspicion." New York Times, October 21: A33. Bagli, Charles, and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "On the run with a fugitive: tales of aliases and disguises." New York Times, December 7: D1. Bagli, Charles, and Vivian Yee. 2015. "Straight from TV to jail: Durt is charged in killing." New York Times, March 16. Cartwright, Gary. 2002. "Durst case scenarios." Texas Monthly, February: 87-112. Collins, Marion. 2002. Without a Trace: Inside the Robert Durst Case. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Forbes. 2020. Durst family. December December. Accessed March 28, 2025. https://www.forbes.com/profile/durst/. Gerber, Marisa. 2021. "The Hollywood ‘Mafia princess’ was Robert Durst’s best friend. Did loyalty lead to murder?" Los Angeles Times, May 21. Hale, Mike. 2024. "Conversations on murder." New York Times, April 24. 2015. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Directed by Andrew Jarecki. Performed by Andrew Jarecki. Lozano, Juan. 2003. "Juey to see Galveston case evidence." Austin American-Statesman, August 14: 21. —. 2003. "Officer testifies there's no direct evidence against heir." Austin American-Statesman, October 21: 17. —. 2003. "Murder trial gets under way for multimillionaire Robert Durst." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 23: 21. Miller, Julie. 2015. "Robert Durst may have had a Mission Impossible-style plan to flee the country." Vanity Fair, March 18. Palmer, Alex. 2015. The Creepiest Things Robert Durst Says in His All Good Things DVD Commentary. April 15. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://www.vulture.com/2015/04/robert-dursts-all-good-things-dvd-commentary.html. Reporter-Dispatch. 1950. "Durst death in Scarsdale ruled an accident." Reporter-Dispatch (New York, NY), November 10: 9. Stewart, Richard, and Kevin Moran. 2003. "Millionaire is acquitted of murder." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Nevember 12: 1. Streeter, Kurt. 2001. "N.Y. police had sought to quiz slain author." Los Angeles Times, January 9: 28. Zeman, Ned. 2020. "He also decided to kill her." Vanity Fair, April 23. —. 2015. "The fugitive heir." Vanity Fair, March 16. In October 2001, the dismembered remains of seventy-one-year-old Morris Black were found floating in Galveston Bay. A few days later, Black’s neighbor, Robert Durst, was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on $250,000 bail. After posting bail, Durst jumped bail and disappeared for six weeks, before being arrested by Pennsylvania authorities at the end of November. In the years that followed, investigators and prosecutors began combing through Durst’s life, discovering disturbing connections between the excentric millionaire and the mysterious disappearances and deaths of several people who were once close to Durst. Robert Durst had been a suspect in the murder of Morris Black, but was it possible he was in fact a multiple murderer who’d evaded detection for decades? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 2001. "Fugitive is arrested in Galveston man's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 1: 26. Babineck, Mark. 2001. "A mysterious trail left in Galveston." Austin American-Statesman, October 20: 25. Bagli, Charles. 2020. "4 decades of Durst's past are traced as trial begins." New York Times, March 11. —. 2021. "Durst faces new charge for murder of his wife." New York Times, October 23. —. 2021. "Durst is convicted of murder after 2 decades of suspicion." New York Times, September 18. —. 2021. "Durst is sentenced to life in prison for 2000 murder of friend." New York Times, October 15. —. 2020. "Real estate scion admits he wrote note in case profiled in 'The Jinx'." New York Times, January 1. —. 2014. "Stranger than fiction? Try fact." New York Times, December 2. Bagli, Charles V., and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "A two-decade spiral into suspicion." New York Times, October 21: A33. Bagli, Charles, and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "On the run with a fugitive: tales of aliases and disguises." New York Times, December 7: D1. Bagli, Charles, and Vivian Yee. 2015. "Straight from TV to jail: Durt is charged in killing." New York Times, March 16. Cartwright, Gary. 2002. "Durst case scenarios." Texas Monthly, February: 87-112. Collins, Marion. 2002. Without a Trace: Inside the Robert Durst Case. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Forbes. 2020. Durst family. December December. Accessed March 28, 2025. https://www.forbes.com/profile/durst/. Gerber, Marisa. 2021. "The Hollywood ‘Mafia princess’ was Robert Durst’s best friend. Did loyalty lead to murder?" Los Angeles Times, May 21. Hale, Mike. 2024. "Conversations on murder." New York Times, April 24. 2015. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Directed by Andrew Jarecki. Performed by Andrew Jarecki. Lozano, Juan. 2003. "Juey to see Galveston case evidence." Austin American-Statesman, August 14: 21. —. 2003. "Officer testifies there's no direct evidence against heir." Austin American-Statesman, October 21: 17. —. 2003. "Murder trial gets under way for multimillionaire Robert Durst." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 23: 21. Miller, Julie. 2015. "Robert Durst may have had a Mission Impossible-style plan to flee the country." Vanity Fair, March 18. Palmer, Alex. 2015. The Creepiest Things Robert Durst Says in His All Good Things DVD Commentary. April 15. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://www.vulture.com/2015/04/robert-dursts-all-good-things-dvd-commentary.html. Reporter-Dispatch. 1950. "Durst death in Scarsdale ruled an accident." Reporter-Dispatch (New York, NY), November 10: 9. Stewart, Richard, and Kevin Moran. 2003. "Millionaire is acquitted of murder." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Nevember 12: 1. Streeter, Kurt. 2001. "N.Y. police had sought to quiz slain author." Los Angeles Times, January 9: 28. Zeman, Ned. 2020. "He also decided to kill her." Vanity Fair, April 23. —. 2015. "The fugitive heir." Vanity Fair, March 16. true crime, exhibit c true full 670 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9aH7RWk81cTTNvja68eHD-54z4HdtZtvKbQRwL5ZIhw The Crimes of Robert Durst (Part 1) In October 2001, the dismembered remains of seventy-one-year-old Morris Black were found floating in Galveston Bay. A few days later, Black’s neighbor, Robert Durst, was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on $250,000 bail. After posting bail, Durst jumped bail and disappeared for six weeks, before being arrested by Pennsylvania authorities at the end of November.

In the years that followed, investigators and prosecutors began combing through Durst’s life, discovering disturbing connections between the excentric millionaire and the mysterious disappearances and deaths of several people who were once close to Durst. Robert Durst had been a suspect in the murder of Morris Black, but was it possible he was in fact a multiple murderer who’d evaded detection for decades?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 2001. "Fugitive is arrested in Galveston man's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 1: 26.

Babineck, Mark. 2001. "A mysterious trail left in Galveston." Austin American-Statesman, October 20: 25.

Bagli, Charles. 2020. "4 decades of Durst's past are traced as trial begins." New York Times, March 11.

—. 2021. "Durst faces new charge for murder of his wife." New York Times, October 23.

—. 2021. "Durst is convicted of murder after 2 decades of suspicion." New York Times, September 18.

—. 2021. "Durst is sentenced to life in prison for 2000 murder of friend." New York Times, October 15.

—. 2020. "Real estate scion admits he wrote note in case profiled in 'The Jinx'." New York Times, January 1.

—. 2014. "Stranger than fiction? Try fact." New York Times, December 2.

Bagli, Charles V., and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "A two-decade spiral into suspicion." New York Times, October 21: A33.

Bagli, Charles, and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "On the run with a fugitive: tales of aliases and disguises." New York Times, December 7: D1.

Bagli, Charles, and Vivian Yee. 2015. "Straight from TV to jail: Durt is charged in killing." New York Times, March 16.

Cartwright, Gary. 2002. "Durst case scenarios." Texas Monthly, February: 87-112.

Collins, Marion. 2002. Without a Trace: Inside the Robert Durst Case. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Forbes. 2020. Durst family. December December. Accessed March 28, 2025. https://www.forbes.com/profile/durst/.

Gerber, Marisa. 2021. "The Hollywood ‘Mafia princess’ was Robert Durst’s best friend. Did loyalty lead to murder?" Los Angeles Times, May 21.

Hale, Mike. 2024. "Conversations on murder." New York Times, April 24.

2015. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Directed by Andrew Jarecki. Performed by Andrew Jarecki.

Lozano, Juan. 2003. "Juey to see Galveston case evidence." Austin American-Statesman, August 14: 21.

—. 2003. "Officer testifies there's no direct evidence against heir." Austin American-Statesman, October 21: 17.

—. 2003. "Murder trial gets under way for multimillionaire Robert Durst." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 23: 21.

Miller, Julie. 2015. "Robert Durst may have had a Mission Impossible-style plan to flee the country." Vanity Fair, March 18.

Palmer, Alex. 2015. The Creepiest Things Robert Durst Says in His All Good Things DVD Commentary. April 15. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://www.vulture.com/2015/04/robert-dursts-all-good-things-dvd-commentary.html.

Reporter-Dispatch. 1950. "Durst death in Scarsdale ruled an accident." Reporter-Dispatch (New York, NY), November 10: 9.

Stewart, Richard, and Kevin Moran. 2003. "Millionaire is acquitted of murder." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Nevember 12: 1.

Streeter, Kurt. 2001. "N.Y. police had sought to quiz slain author." Los Angeles Times, January 9: 28.

Zeman, Ned. 2020. "He also decided to kill her." Vanity Fair, April 23.

—. 2015. "The fugitive heir." Vanity Fair, March 16.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-crimes-of-robert-durst-part-1-sGFZhFAa In October 2001, the dismembered remains of seventy-one-year-old Morris Black were found floating in Galveston Bay. A few days later, Black’s neighbor, Robert Durst, was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on $250,000 bail. After posting bail, Durst jumped bail and disappeared for six weeks, before being arrested by Pennsylvania authorities at the end of November.

In the years that followed, investigators and prosecutors began combing through Durst’s life, discovering disturbing connections between the excentric millionaire and the mysterious disappearances and deaths of several people who were once close to Durst. Robert Durst had been a suspect in the murder of Morris Black, but was it possible he was in fact a multiple murderer who’d evaded detection for decades?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 2001. "Fugitive is arrested in Galveston man's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 1: 26.

Babineck, Mark. 2001. "A mysterious trail left in Galveston." Austin American-Statesman, October 20: 25.

Bagli, Charles. 2020. "4 decades of Durst's past are traced as trial begins." New York Times, March 11.

—. 2021. "Durst faces new charge for murder of his wife." New York Times, October 23.

—. 2021. "Durst is convicted of murder after 2 decades of suspicion." New York Times, September 18.

—. 2021. "Durst is sentenced to life in prison for 2000 murder of friend." New York Times, October 15.

—. 2020. "Real estate scion admits he wrote note in case profiled in 'The Jinx'." New York Times, January 1.

—. 2014. "Stranger than fiction? Try fact." New York Times, December 2.

Bagli, Charles V., and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "A two-decade spiral into suspicion." New York Times, October 21: A33.

Bagli, Charles, and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "On the run with a fugitive: tales of aliases and disguises." New York Times, December 7: D1.

Bagli, Charles, and Vivian Yee. 2015. "Straight from TV to jail: Durt is charged in killing." New York Times, March 16.

Cartwright, Gary. 2002. "Durst case scenarios." Texas Monthly, February: 87-112.

Collins, Marion. 2002. Without a Trace: Inside the Robert Durst Case. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Forbes. 2020. Durst family. December December. Accessed March 28, 2025. https://www.forbes.com/profile/durst/.

Gerber, Marisa. 2021. "The Hollywood ‘Mafia princess’ was Robert Durst’s best friend. Did loyalty lead to murder?" Los Angeles Times, May 21.

Hale, Mike. 2024. "Conversations on murder." New York Times, April 24.

2015. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Directed by Andrew Jarecki. Performed by Andrew Jarecki.

Lozano, Juan. 2003. "Juey to see Galveston case evidence." Austin American-Statesman, August 14: 21.

—. 2003. "Officer testifies there's no direct evidence against heir." Austin American-Statesman, October 21: 17.

—. 2003. "Murder trial gets under way for multimillionaire Robert Durst." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 23: 21.

Miller, Julie. 2015. "Robert Durst may have had a Mission Impossible-style plan to flee the country." Vanity Fair, March 18.

Palmer, Alex. 2015. The Creepiest Things Robert Durst Says in His All Good Things DVD Commentary. April 15. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://www.vulture.com/2015/04/robert-dursts-all-good-things-dvd-commentary.html.

Reporter-Dispatch. 1950. "Durst death in Scarsdale ruled an accident." Reporter-Dispatch (New York, NY), November 10: 9.

Stewart, Richard, and Kevin Moran. 2003. "Millionaire is acquitted of murder." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Nevember 12: 1.

Streeter, Kurt. 2001. "N.Y. police had sought to quiz slain author." Los Angeles Times, January 9: 28.

Zeman, Ned. 2020. "He also decided to kill her." Vanity Fair, April 23.

—. 2015. "The fugitive heir." Vanity Fair, March 16.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Crimes of Robert Durst (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:52 In October 2001, the dismembered remains of seventy-one-year-old Morris Black were found floating in Galveston Bay. A few days later, Black’s neighbor, Robert Durst, was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on $250,000 bail. After posting bail, Durst jumped bail and disappeared for six weeks, before being arrested by Pennsylvania authorities at the end of November. In the years that followed, investigators and prosecutors began combing through Durst’s life, discovering disturbing connections between the excentric millionaire and the mysterious disappearances and deaths of several people who were once close to Durst. Robert Durst had been a suspect in the murder of Morris Black, but was it possible he was in fact a multiple murderer who’d evaded detection for decades? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 2001. "Fugitive is arrested in Galveston man's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 1: 26. Babineck, Mark. 2001. "A mysterious trail left in Galveston." Austin American-Statesman, October 20: 25. Bagli, Charles. 2020. "4 decades of Durst's past are traced as trial begins." New York Times, March 11. —. 2021. "Durst faces new charge for murder of his wife." New York Times, October 23. —. 2021. "Durst is convicted of murder after 2 decades of suspicion." New York Times, September 18. —. 2021. "Durst is sentenced to life in prison for 2000 murder of friend." New York Times, October 15. —. 2020. "Real estate scion admits he wrote note in case profiled in 'The Jinx'." New York Times, January 1. —. 2014. "Stranger than fiction? Try fact." New York Times, December 2. Bagli, Charles V., and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "A two-decade spiral into suspicion." New York Times, October 21: A33. Bagli, Charles, and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "On the run with a fugitive: tales of aliases and disguises." New York Times, December 7: D1. Bagli, Charles, and Vivian Yee. 2015. "Straight from TV to jail: Durt is charged in killing." New York Times, March 16. Cartwright, Gary. 2002. "Durst case scenarios." Texas Monthly, February: 87-112. Collins, Marion. 2002. Without a Trace: Inside the Robert Durst Case. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Forbes. 2020. Durst family. December December. Accessed March 28, 2025. https://www.forbes.com/profile/durst/. Gerber, Marisa. 2021. "The Hollywood ‘Mafia princess’ was Robert Durst’s best friend. Did loyalty lead to murder?" Los Angeles Times, May 21. Hale, Mike. 2024. "Conversations on murder." New York Times, April 24. 2015. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Directed by Andrew Jarecki. Performed by Andrew Jarecki. Lozano, Juan. 2003. "Juey to see Galveston case evidence." Austin American-Statesman, August 14: 21. —. 2003. "Officer testifies there's no direct evidence against heir." Austin American-Statesman, October 21: 17. —. 2003. "Murder trial gets under way for multimillionaire Robert Durst." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 23: 21. Miller, Julie. 2015. "Robert Durst may have had a Mission Impossible-style plan to flee the country." Vanity Fair, March 18. Palmer, Alex. 2015. The Creepiest Things Robert Durst Says in His All Good Things DVD Commentary. April 15. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://www.vulture.com/2015/04/robert-dursts-all-good-things-dvd-commentary.html. Reporter-Dispatch. 1950. "Durst death in Scarsdale ruled an accident." Reporter-Dispatch (New York, NY), November 10: 9. Stewart, Richard, and Kevin Moran. 2003. "Millionaire is acquitted of murder." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Nevember 12: 1. Streeter, Kurt. 2001. "N.Y. police had sought to quiz slain author." Los Angeles Times, January 9: 28. Zeman, Ned. 2020. "He also decided to kill her." Vanity Fair, April 23. —. 2015. "The fugitive heir." Vanity Fair, March 16. In October 2001, the dismembered remains of seventy-one-year-old Morris Black were found floating in Galveston Bay. A few days later, Black’s neighbor, Robert Durst, was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on $250,000 bail. After posting bail, Durst jumped bail and disappeared for six weeks, before being arrested by Pennsylvania authorities at the end of November. In the years that followed, investigators and prosecutors began combing through Durst’s life, discovering disturbing connections between the excentric millionaire and the mysterious disappearances and deaths of several people who were once close to Durst. Robert Durst had been a suspect in the murder of Morris Black, but was it possible he was in fact a multiple murderer who’d evaded detection for decades? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 2001. "Fugitive is arrested in Galveston man's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 1: 26. Babineck, Mark. 2001. "A mysterious trail left in Galveston." Austin American-Statesman, October 20: 25. Bagli, Charles. 2020. "4 decades of Durst's past are traced as trial begins." New York Times, March 11. —. 2021. "Durst faces new charge for murder of his wife." New York Times, October 23. —. 2021. "Durst is convicted of murder after 2 decades of suspicion." New York Times, September 18. —. 2021. "Durst is sentenced to life in prison for 2000 murder of friend." New York Times, October 15. —. 2020. "Real estate scion admits he wrote note in case profiled in 'The Jinx'." New York Times, January 1. —. 2014. "Stranger than fiction? Try fact." New York Times, December 2. Bagli, Charles V., and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "A two-decade spiral into suspicion." New York Times, October 21: A33. Bagli, Charles, and Kevin Flynn. 2001. "On the run with a fugitive: tales of aliases and disguises." New York Times, December 7: D1. Bagli, Charles, and Vivian Yee. 2015. "Straight from TV to jail: Durt is charged in killing." New York Times, March 16. Cartwright, Gary. 2002. "Durst case scenarios." Texas Monthly, February: 87-112. Collins, Marion. 2002. Without a Trace: Inside the Robert Durst Case. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Forbes. 2020. Durst family. December December. Accessed March 28, 2025. https://www.forbes.com/profile/durst/. Gerber, Marisa. 2021. "The Hollywood ‘Mafia princess’ was Robert Durst’s best friend. Did loyalty lead to murder?" Los Angeles Times, May 21. Hale, Mike. 2024. "Conversations on murder." New York Times, April 24. 2015. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Directed by Andrew Jarecki. Performed by Andrew Jarecki. Lozano, Juan. 2003. "Juey to see Galveston case evidence." Austin American-Statesman, August 14: 21. —. 2003. "Officer testifies there's no direct evidence against heir." Austin American-Statesman, October 21: 17. —. 2003. "Murder trial gets under way for multimillionaire Robert Durst." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 23: 21. Miller, Julie. 2015. "Robert Durst may have had a Mission Impossible-style plan to flee the country." Vanity Fair, March 18. Palmer, Alex. 2015. The Creepiest Things Robert Durst Says in His All Good Things DVD Commentary. April 15. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://www.vulture.com/2015/04/robert-dursts-all-good-things-dvd-commentary.html. Reporter-Dispatch. 1950. "Durst death in Scarsdale ruled an accident." Reporter-Dispatch (New York, NY), November 10: 9. Stewart, Richard, and Kevin Moran. 2003. "Millionaire is acquitted of murder." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Nevember 12: 1. Streeter, Kurt. 2001. "N.Y. police had sought to quiz slain author." Los Angeles Times, January 9: 28. Zeman, Ned. 2020. "He also decided to kill her." Vanity Fair, April 23. —. 2015. "The fugitive heir." Vanity Fair, March 16. true crime, exhibit c true full 669 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/yqx96G7f_HaXasB9q7S8ou4Ku75g8R4ahC6J0Yvpvrw The Zodiac Killer (Part 2) Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Blankenstein , Andrew, and Wilson Wong. 2021. 'The case remains open': FBI rebuts claim Zodiac Killer case is solved. October 7. Accessed February 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/case-remains-open-fbi-refutes-claim-zodiac-killer-case-solved-n1281002.

Chabria, Anita. 2018. "Vallejo police have sent Zodiac Killer DNA to a lab. Results could come in weeks." Sacramento Bee, May 3.

Chronicle, San Francisco. 1970. "A Zodiac threat to newsman." San Francisco Chronicle , October 31: 7.

Cole, Michael F. 2020. The Zodiac Revisted: The Facts of the Case. San Francisco, CA: Twin Prime Publishing .

Drake, Rossiter. 2007. "A magnificent obsession with the Zodiac killer." San Francisco Examiner, March 2: 28.

Flaherty, Frances. 1969. "New letter by Zodiac claims seven slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), November 12: 1.

—. 1969. "Teenagers' s;ayer still at large." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), March 30: 1.

Flaherty, Francis G. 1968. "Investigators lacking clues in 2 slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 22: 1.

Glover, Malcolm. 1969. "Hundreds of 'Zodiac' tips flood Bay police." San Francisco Examiner, October 18: 1.

Lowe, Lindsay. 2024. Who was Arthur Leigh Allen? October 29. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.today.com/popculture/zodiac-killer-arthur-leigh-allen-rcna176996.

McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1969. "Vallejo Police seek gunman who killed woman, shot man." Sacramento Bee, July 5: 1.

Michelman, Jordan. 2020. "What If You Solved the Zodiac Killer Mystery and No One Believed You? ." Portland Monthly, December 16.

O'Connell, Oliver. 2021. Gary Poste: Who was the alleged Zodiac killer identified by ‘Case Breakers’? October 7. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/gary-post-zodiac-killer-suspect-b1933700.html.

Peterson, Dave. 1969. "2 survivors tell what they can on 'Code Killer'." Times-Herald, October 1: 1.

Sacramento Bee. 1969. "Officers check leads in Berryessa killing." Sacramento Bee, October 3: 27.

San Francisco Examiner. 1969. "'Cipher Killer's' new letter." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 1.

—. 1969. "'Cypher Killer' hunt is pressed." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 57.

—. 1969. "School bus alert on mad killer." San Francisco Examiner, October 17: 1.

—. 1969. "Sketch made of killer in taxi slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 14: 6.

—. 1970. "Zodiac 'greeting' to police: 'enjoy yourselves at my blast'." San Francisco Examiner, May 1: 50.

Smith, Dave. 1971. "17-plus victims claimed in letter by Zodiac Killer." Los Angeles Times, March 16: 3.

—. 1969. "Zodiac Killer--chilling portrait of madness." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 1.

—. 1969. "'The Zodiac' lives inconspicuously, but murders with flourish." Sacramento Bee, October 10: E12.

Smith, Jane. 1969. "Girl stabbing victim dies in Napa hospital." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 30: 1.

Times-Herald. 1969. "Cryptogram deciphered by teacher." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 9: 1.

—. 1968. "Hunt maniac in murders of teenagers." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 23: 1.

—. 1969. "Lake attacks linked to Vallejo slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 29: 14.

—. 1969. "Mystery ciphers not decoded yet." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 2: 1.

—. 1968. "Vallejo teenagers are shot to death near Lake Herman." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 21: 1.

—. 1969. "Police seeking clues in Vallejo shootings." Times-Herald, July 6:1.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-zodiac-killer-part-2-aPWGJLPR Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Blankenstein , Andrew, and Wilson Wong. 2021. 'The case remains open': FBI rebuts claim Zodiac Killer case is solved. October 7. Accessed February 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/case-remains-open-fbi-refutes-claim-zodiac-killer-case-solved-n1281002.

Chabria, Anita. 2018. "Vallejo police have sent Zodiac Killer DNA to a lab. Results could come in weeks." Sacramento Bee, May 3.

Chronicle, San Francisco. 1970. "A Zodiac threat to newsman." San Francisco Chronicle , October 31: 7.

Cole, Michael F. 2020. The Zodiac Revisted: The Facts of the Case. San Francisco, CA: Twin Prime Publishing .

Drake, Rossiter. 2007. "A magnificent obsession with the Zodiac killer." San Francisco Examiner, March 2: 28.

Flaherty, Frances. 1969. "New letter by Zodiac claims seven slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), November 12: 1.

—. 1969. "Teenagers' s;ayer still at large." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), March 30: 1.

Flaherty, Francis G. 1968. "Investigators lacking clues in 2 slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 22: 1.

Glover, Malcolm. 1969. "Hundreds of 'Zodiac' tips flood Bay police." San Francisco Examiner, October 18: 1.

Lowe, Lindsay. 2024. Who was Arthur Leigh Allen? October 29. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.today.com/popculture/zodiac-killer-arthur-leigh-allen-rcna176996.

McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1969. "Vallejo Police seek gunman who killed woman, shot man." Sacramento Bee, July 5: 1.

Michelman, Jordan. 2020. "What If You Solved the Zodiac Killer Mystery and No One Believed You? ." Portland Monthly, December 16.

O'Connell, Oliver. 2021. Gary Poste: Who was the alleged Zodiac killer identified by ‘Case Breakers’? October 7. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/gary-post-zodiac-killer-suspect-b1933700.html.

Peterson, Dave. 1969. "2 survivors tell what they can on 'Code Killer'." Times-Herald, October 1: 1.

Sacramento Bee. 1969. "Officers check leads in Berryessa killing." Sacramento Bee, October 3: 27.

San Francisco Examiner. 1969. "'Cipher Killer's' new letter." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 1.

—. 1969. "'Cypher Killer' hunt is pressed." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 57.

—. 1969. "School bus alert on mad killer." San Francisco Examiner, October 17: 1.

—. 1969. "Sketch made of killer in taxi slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 14: 6.

—. 1970. "Zodiac 'greeting' to police: 'enjoy yourselves at my blast'." San Francisco Examiner, May 1: 50.

Smith, Dave. 1971. "17-plus victims claimed in letter by Zodiac Killer." Los Angeles Times, March 16: 3.

—. 1969. "Zodiac Killer--chilling portrait of madness." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 1.

—. 1969. "'The Zodiac' lives inconspicuously, but murders with flourish." Sacramento Bee, October 10: E12.

Smith, Jane. 1969. "Girl stabbing victim dies in Napa hospital." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 30: 1.

Times-Herald. 1969. "Cryptogram deciphered by teacher." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 9: 1.

—. 1968. "Hunt maniac in murders of teenagers." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 23: 1.

—. 1969. "Lake attacks linked to Vallejo slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 29: 14.

—. 1969. "Mystery ciphers not decoded yet." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 2: 1.

—. 1968. "Vallejo teenagers are shot to death near Lake Herman." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 21: 1.

—. 1969. "Police seeking clues in Vallejo shootings." Times-Herald, July 6:1.

 

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]]> The Zodiac Killer (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:55 Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Blankenstein , Andrew, and Wilson Wong. 2021. 'The case remains open': FBI rebuts claim Zodiac Killer case is solved. October 7. Accessed February 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/case-remains-open-fbi-refutes-claim-zodiac-killer-case-solved-n1281002. Chabria, Anita. 2018. "Vallejo police have sent Zodiac Killer DNA to a lab. Results could come in weeks." Sacramento Bee, May 3. Chronicle, San Francisco. 1970. "A Zodiac threat to newsman." San Francisco Chronicle , October 31: 7. Cole, Michael F. 2020. The Zodiac Revisted: The Facts of the Case. San Francisco, CA: Twin Prime Publishing . Drake, Rossiter. 2007. "A magnificent obsession with the Zodiac killer." San Francisco Examiner, March 2: 28. Flaherty, Frances. 1969. "New letter by Zodiac claims seven slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), November 12: 1. —. 1969. "Teenagers' s;ayer still at large." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), March 30: 1. Flaherty, Francis G. 1968. "Investigators lacking clues in 2 slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 22: 1. Glover, Malcolm. 1969. "Hundreds of 'Zodiac' tips flood Bay police." San Francisco Examiner, October 18: 1. Lowe, Lindsay. 2024. Who was Arthur Leigh Allen? October 29. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.today.com/popculture/zodiac-killer-arthur-leigh-allen-rcna176996. McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1969. "Vallejo Police seek gunman who killed woman, shot man." Sacramento Bee, July 5: 1. Michelman, Jordan. 2020. "What If You Solved the Zodiac Killer Mystery and No One Believed You? ." Portland Monthly, December 16. O'Connell, Oliver. 2021. Gary Poste: Who was the alleged Zodiac killer identified by ‘Case Breakers’? October 7. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/gary-post-zodiac-killer-suspect-b1933700.html. Peterson, Dave. 1969. "2 survivors tell what they can on 'Code Killer'." Times-Herald, October 1: 1. Sacramento Bee. 1969. "Officers check leads in Berryessa killing." Sacramento Bee, October 3: 27. San Francisco Examiner. 1969. "'Cipher Killer's' new letter." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 1. —. 1969. "'Cypher Killer' hunt is pressed." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 57. —. 1969. "School bus alert on mad killer." San Francisco Examiner, October 17: 1. —. 1969. "Sketch made of killer in taxi slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 14: 6. —. 1970. "Zodiac 'greeting' to police: 'enjoy yourselves at my blast'." San Francisco Examiner, May 1: 50. Smith, Dave. 1971. "17-plus victims claimed in letter by Zodiac Killer." Los Angeles Times, March 16: 3. —. 1969. "Zodiac Killer--chilling portrait of madness." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 1. —. 1969. "'The Zodiac' lives inconspicuously, but murders with flourish." Sacramento Bee, October 10: E12. Smith, Jane. 1969. "Girl stabbing victim dies in Napa hospital." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 30: 1. Times-Herald. 1969. "Cryptogram deciphered by teacher." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 9: 1. —. 1968. "Hunt maniac in murders of teenagers." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 23: 1. —. 1969. "Lake attacks linked to Vallejo slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 29: 14. —. 1969. "Mystery ciphers not decoded yet." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 2: 1. —. 1968. "Vallejo teenagers are shot to death near Lake Herman." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 21: 1. —. 1969. "Police seeking clues in Vallejo shootings." Times-Herald, July 6:1. Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Blankenstein , Andrew, and Wilson Wong. 2021. 'The case remains open': FBI rebuts claim Zodiac Killer case is solved. October 7. Accessed February 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/case-remains-open-fbi-refutes-claim-zodiac-killer-case-solved-n1281002. Chabria, Anita. 2018. "Vallejo police have sent Zodiac Killer DNA to a lab. Results could come in weeks." Sacramento Bee, May 3. Chronicle, San Francisco. 1970. "A Zodiac threat to newsman." San Francisco Chronicle , October 31: 7. Cole, Michael F. 2020. The Zodiac Revisted: The Facts of the Case. San Francisco, CA: Twin Prime Publishing . Drake, Rossiter. 2007. "A magnificent obsession with the Zodiac killer." San Francisco Examiner, March 2: 28. Flaherty, Frances. 1969. "New letter by Zodiac claims seven slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), November 12: 1. —. 1969. "Teenagers' s;ayer still at large." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), March 30: 1. Flaherty, Francis G. 1968. "Investigators lacking clues in 2 slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 22: 1. Glover, Malcolm. 1969. "Hundreds of 'Zodiac' tips flood Bay police." San Francisco Examiner, October 18: 1. Lowe, Lindsay. 2024. Who was Arthur Leigh Allen? October 29. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.today.com/popculture/zodiac-killer-arthur-leigh-allen-rcna176996. McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1969. "Vallejo Police seek gunman who killed woman, shot man." Sacramento Bee, July 5: 1. Michelman, Jordan. 2020. "What If You Solved the Zodiac Killer Mystery and No One Believed You? ." Portland Monthly, December 16. O'Connell, Oliver. 2021. Gary Poste: Who was the alleged Zodiac killer identified by ‘Case Breakers’? October 7. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/gary-post-zodiac-killer-suspect-b1933700.html. Peterson, Dave. 1969. "2 survivors tell what they can on 'Code Killer'." Times-Herald, October 1: 1. Sacramento Bee. 1969. "Officers check leads in Berryessa killing." Sacramento Bee, October 3: 27. San Francisco Examiner. 1969. "'Cipher Killer's' new letter." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 1. —. 1969. "'Cypher Killer' hunt is pressed." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 57. —. 1969. "School bus alert on mad killer." San Francisco Examiner, October 17: 1. —. 1969. "Sketch made of killer in taxi slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 14: 6. —. 1970. "Zodiac 'greeting' to police: 'enjoy yourselves at my blast'." San Francisco Examiner, May 1: 50. Smith, Dave. 1971. "17-plus victims claimed in letter by Zodiac Killer." Los Angeles Times, March 16: 3. —. 1969. "Zodiac Killer--chilling portrait of madness." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 1. —. 1969. "'The Zodiac' lives inconspicuously, but murders with flourish." Sacramento Bee, October 10: E12. Smith, Jane. 1969. "Girl stabbing victim dies in Napa hospital." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 30: 1. Times-Herald. 1969. "Cryptogram deciphered by teacher." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 9: 1. —. 1968. "Hunt maniac in murders of teenagers." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 23: 1. —. 1969. "Lake attacks linked to Vallejo slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 29: 14. —. 1969. "Mystery ciphers not decoded yet." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 2: 1. —. 1968. "Vallejo teenagers are shot to death near Lake Herman." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 21: 1. —. 1969. "Police seeking clues in Vallejo shootings." Times-Herald, July 6:1. true crime, exhibit c true full 668 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/OVp0lUkMfsh5Ji-SJ3ll-8P7GWhojvIkR8A7NtMyNBw The Zodiac Killer (Part 1) Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Belcher, Jerry. 1969. "Police certain Zodiac called." San Francisco Examiner, October 23: 1.

Bernhard, Hubert J. 1969. "Killer of cabbie is linked to 4 murders." San Francisco Examiner, October 15: 3.

Bernhard, Hurbert J. 1969. "TV 'Zodiac' reneges on surrender." San Francisco Examiner, October 22: 1.

Blankenstein , Andrew, and Wilson Wong. 2021. 'The case remains open': FBI rebuts claim Zodiac Killer case is solved. October 7. Accessed February 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/case-remains-open-fbi-refutes-claim-zodiac-killer-case-solved-n1281002.

Chabria, Anita. 2018. "Vallejo police have sent Zodiac Killer DNA to a lab. Results could come in weeks." Sacramento Bee, May 3.

Chronicle, San Francisco. 1970. "A Zodiac threat to newsman." San Francisco Chronicle , October 31: 7.

Cole, Michael F. 2020. The Zodiac Revisted: The Facts of the Case. San Francisco, CA: Twin Prime Publishing .

Drake, Rossiter. 2007. "A magnificent obsession with the Zodiac killer." San Francisco Examiner, March 2: 28.

Flaherty, Frances. 1969. "New letter by Zodiac claims seven slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), November 12: 1.

—. 1969. "Teenagers' s;ayer still at large." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), March 30: 1.

Flaherty, Francis G. 1968. "Investigators lacking clues in 2 slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 22: 1.

Glover, Malcolm. 1969. "Hundreds of 'Zodiac' tips flood Bay police." San Francisco Examiner, October 18: 1.

Lowe, Lindsay. 2024. Who was Arthur Leigh Allen? October 29. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.today.com/popculture/zodiac-killer-arthur-leigh-allen-rcna176996.

McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1969. "Vallejo Police seek gunman who killed woman, shot man." Sacramento Bee, July 5: 1.

Michelman, Jordan. 2020. "What If You Solved the Zodiac Killer Mystery and No One Believed You? ." Portland Monthly, December 16.

O'Connell, Oliver. 2021. Gary Poste: Who was the alleged Zodiac killer identified by ‘Case Breakers’? October 7. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/gary-post-zodiac-killer-suspect-b1933700.html.

Peterson, Dave. 1969. "2 survivors tell what they can on 'Code Killer'." Times-Herald, October 1: 1.

Sacramento Bee. 1969. "Officers check leads in Berryessa killing." Sacramento Bee, October 3: 27.

San Francisco Examiner. 1969. "'Cipher Killer's' new letter." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 1.

—. 1969. "'Cypher Killer' hunt is pressed." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 57.

—. 1969. "School bus alert on mad killer." San Francisco Examiner, October 17: 1.

—. 1969. "Sketch made of killer in taxi slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 14: 6.

—. 1970. "Zodiac 'greeting' to police: 'enjoy yourselves at my blast'." San Francisco Examiner, May 1: 50.

Smith, Dave. 1971. "17-plus victims claimed in letter by Zodiac Killer." Los Angeles Times, March 16: 3.

—. 1969. "Zodiac Killer--chilling portrait of madness." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 1.

—. 1969. "'The Zodiac' lives inconspicuously, but murders with flourish." Sacramento Bee, October 10: E12.

Smith, Jane. 1969. "Girl stabbing victim dies in Napa hospital." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 30: 1.

Times-Herald. 1969. "Cryptogram deciphered by teacher." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 9: 1.

—. 1968. "Hunt maniac in murders of teenagers." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 23: 1.

 

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]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-zodiac-killer-part-1-w_9iA0cK Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Belcher, Jerry. 1969. "Police certain Zodiac called." San Francisco Examiner, October 23: 1.

Bernhard, Hubert J. 1969. "Killer of cabbie is linked to 4 murders." San Francisco Examiner, October 15: 3.

Bernhard, Hurbert J. 1969. "TV 'Zodiac' reneges on surrender." San Francisco Examiner, October 22: 1.

Blankenstein , Andrew, and Wilson Wong. 2021. 'The case remains open': FBI rebuts claim Zodiac Killer case is solved. October 7. Accessed February 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/case-remains-open-fbi-refutes-claim-zodiac-killer-case-solved-n1281002.

Chabria, Anita. 2018. "Vallejo police have sent Zodiac Killer DNA to a lab. Results could come in weeks." Sacramento Bee, May 3.

Chronicle, San Francisco. 1970. "A Zodiac threat to newsman." San Francisco Chronicle , October 31: 7.

Cole, Michael F. 2020. The Zodiac Revisted: The Facts of the Case. San Francisco, CA: Twin Prime Publishing .

Drake, Rossiter. 2007. "A magnificent obsession with the Zodiac killer." San Francisco Examiner, March 2: 28.

Flaherty, Frances. 1969. "New letter by Zodiac claims seven slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), November 12: 1.

—. 1969. "Teenagers' s;ayer still at large." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), March 30: 1.

Flaherty, Francis G. 1968. "Investigators lacking clues in 2 slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 22: 1.

Glover, Malcolm. 1969. "Hundreds of 'Zodiac' tips flood Bay police." San Francisco Examiner, October 18: 1.

Lowe, Lindsay. 2024. Who was Arthur Leigh Allen? October 29. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.today.com/popculture/zodiac-killer-arthur-leigh-allen-rcna176996.

McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1969. "Vallejo Police seek gunman who killed woman, shot man." Sacramento Bee, July 5: 1.

Michelman, Jordan. 2020. "What If You Solved the Zodiac Killer Mystery and No One Believed You? ." Portland Monthly, December 16.

O'Connell, Oliver. 2021. Gary Poste: Who was the alleged Zodiac killer identified by ‘Case Breakers’? October 7. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/gary-post-zodiac-killer-suspect-b1933700.html.

Peterson, Dave. 1969. "2 survivors tell what they can on 'Code Killer'." Times-Herald, October 1: 1.

Sacramento Bee. 1969. "Officers check leads in Berryessa killing." Sacramento Bee, October 3: 27.

San Francisco Examiner. 1969. "'Cipher Killer's' new letter." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 1.

—. 1969. "'Cypher Killer' hunt is pressed." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 57.

—. 1969. "School bus alert on mad killer." San Francisco Examiner, October 17: 1.

—. 1969. "Sketch made of killer in taxi slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 14: 6.

—. 1970. "Zodiac 'greeting' to police: 'enjoy yourselves at my blast'." San Francisco Examiner, May 1: 50.

Smith, Dave. 1971. "17-plus victims claimed in letter by Zodiac Killer." Los Angeles Times, March 16: 3.

—. 1969. "Zodiac Killer--chilling portrait of madness." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 1.

—. 1969. "'The Zodiac' lives inconspicuously, but murders with flourish." Sacramento Bee, October 10: E12.

Smith, Jane. 1969. "Girl stabbing victim dies in Napa hospital." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 30: 1.

Times-Herald. 1969. "Cryptogram deciphered by teacher." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 9: 1.

—. 1968. "Hunt maniac in murders of teenagers." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 23: 1.

 

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]]> The Zodiac Killer (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:47  Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Belcher, Jerry. 1969. "Police certain Zodiac called." San Francisco Examiner, October 23: 1. Bernhard, Hubert J. 1969. "Killer of cabbie is linked to 4 murders." San Francisco Examiner, October 15: 3. Bernhard, Hurbert J. 1969. "TV 'Zodiac' reneges on surrender." San Francisco Examiner, October 22: 1. Blankenstein , Andrew, and Wilson Wong. 2021. 'The case remains open': FBI rebuts claim Zodiac Killer case is solved. October 7. Accessed February 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/case-remains-open-fbi-refutes-claim-zodiac-killer-case-solved-n1281002. Chabria, Anita. 2018. "Vallejo police have sent Zodiac Killer DNA to a lab. Results could come in weeks." Sacramento Bee, May 3. Chronicle, San Francisco. 1970. "A Zodiac threat to newsman." San Francisco Chronicle , October 31: 7. Cole, Michael F. 2020. The Zodiac Revisted: The Facts of the Case. San Francisco, CA: Twin Prime Publishing . Drake, Rossiter. 2007. "A magnificent obsession with the Zodiac killer." San Francisco Examiner, March 2: 28. Flaherty, Frances. 1969. "New letter by Zodiac claims seven slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), November 12: 1. —. 1969. "Teenagers' s;ayer still at large." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), March 30: 1. Flaherty, Francis G. 1968. "Investigators lacking clues in 2 slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 22: 1. Glover, Malcolm. 1969. "Hundreds of 'Zodiac' tips flood Bay police." San Francisco Examiner, October 18: 1. Lowe, Lindsay. 2024. Who was Arthur Leigh Allen? October 29. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.today.com/popculture/zodiac-killer-arthur-leigh-allen-rcna176996. McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1969. "Vallejo Police seek gunman who killed woman, shot man." Sacramento Bee, July 5: 1. Michelman, Jordan. 2020. "What If You Solved the Zodiac Killer Mystery and No One Believed You? ." Portland Monthly, December 16. O'Connell, Oliver. 2021. Gary Poste: Who was the alleged Zodiac killer identified by ‘Case Breakers’? October 7. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/gary-post-zodiac-killer-suspect-b1933700.html. Peterson, Dave. 1969. "2 survivors tell what they can on 'Code Killer'." Times-Herald, October 1: 1. Sacramento Bee. 1969. "Officers check leads in Berryessa killing." Sacramento Bee, October 3: 27. San Francisco Examiner. 1969. "'Cipher Killer's' new letter." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 1. —. 1969. "'Cypher Killer' hunt is pressed." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 57. —. 1969. "School bus alert on mad killer." San Francisco Examiner, October 17: 1. —. 1969. "Sketch made of killer in taxi slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 14: 6. —. 1970. "Zodiac 'greeting' to police: 'enjoy yourselves at my blast'." San Francisco Examiner, May 1: 50. Smith, Dave. 1971. "17-plus victims claimed in letter by Zodiac Killer." Los Angeles Times, March 16: 3. —. 1969. "Zodiac Killer--chilling portrait of madness." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 1. —. 1969. "'The Zodiac' lives inconspicuously, but murders with flourish." Sacramento Bee, October 10: E12. Smith, Jane. 1969. "Girl stabbing victim dies in Napa hospital." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 30: 1. Times-Herald. 1969. "Cryptogram deciphered by teacher." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 9: 1. —. 1968. "Hunt maniac in murders of teenagers." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 23: 1.  Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Belcher, Jerry. 1969. "Police certain Zodiac called." San Francisco Examiner, October 23: 1. Bernhard, Hubert J. 1969. "Killer of cabbie is linked to 4 murders." San Francisco Examiner, October 15: 3. Bernhard, Hurbert J. 1969. "TV 'Zodiac' reneges on surrender." San Francisco Examiner, October 22: 1. Blankenstein , Andrew, and Wilson Wong. 2021. 'The case remains open': FBI rebuts claim Zodiac Killer case is solved. October 7. Accessed February 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/case-remains-open-fbi-refutes-claim-zodiac-killer-case-solved-n1281002. Chabria, Anita. 2018. "Vallejo police have sent Zodiac Killer DNA to a lab. Results could come in weeks." Sacramento Bee, May 3. Chronicle, San Francisco. 1970. "A Zodiac threat to newsman." San Francisco Chronicle , October 31: 7. Cole, Michael F. 2020. The Zodiac Revisted: The Facts of the Case. San Francisco, CA: Twin Prime Publishing . Drake, Rossiter. 2007. "A magnificent obsession with the Zodiac killer." San Francisco Examiner, March 2: 28. Flaherty, Frances. 1969. "New letter by Zodiac claims seven slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), November 12: 1. —. 1969. "Teenagers' s;ayer still at large." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), March 30: 1. Flaherty, Francis G. 1968. "Investigators lacking clues in 2 slayings." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 22: 1. Glover, Malcolm. 1969. "Hundreds of 'Zodiac' tips flood Bay police." San Francisco Examiner, October 18: 1. Lowe, Lindsay. 2024. Who was Arthur Leigh Allen? October 29. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.today.com/popculture/zodiac-killer-arthur-leigh-allen-rcna176996. McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1969. "Vallejo Police seek gunman who killed woman, shot man." Sacramento Bee, July 5: 1. Michelman, Jordan. 2020. "What If You Solved the Zodiac Killer Mystery and No One Believed You? ." Portland Monthly, December 16. O'Connell, Oliver. 2021. Gary Poste: Who was the alleged Zodiac killer identified by ‘Case Breakers’? October 7. Accessed February 14, 2025. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/gary-post-zodiac-killer-suspect-b1933700.html. Peterson, Dave. 1969. "2 survivors tell what they can on 'Code Killer'." Times-Herald, October 1: 1. Sacramento Bee. 1969. "Officers check leads in Berryessa killing." Sacramento Bee, October 3: 27. San Francisco Examiner. 1969. "'Cipher Killer's' new letter." San Francisco Examiner, August 4: 1. —. 1969. "'Cypher Killer' hunt is pressed." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 57. —. 1969. "School bus alert on mad killer." San Francisco Examiner, October 17: 1. —. 1969. "Sketch made of killer in taxi slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 14: 6. —. 1970. "Zodiac 'greeting' to police: 'enjoy yourselves at my blast'." San Francisco Examiner, May 1: 50. Smith, Dave. 1971. "17-plus victims claimed in letter by Zodiac Killer." Los Angeles Times, March 16: 3. —. 1969. "Zodiac Killer--chilling portrait of madness." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 1. —. 1969. "'The Zodiac' lives inconspicuously, but murders with flourish." Sacramento Bee, October 10: E12. Smith, Jane. 1969. "Girl stabbing victim dies in Napa hospital." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), September 30: 1. Times-Herald. 1969. "Cryptogram deciphered by teacher." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), August 9: 1. —. 1968. "Hunt maniac in murders of teenagers." Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA), December 23: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 667 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5geHabH6vP2IPUGz06zrYmRDMe89o1IqEMO6dZCJpj8 Episode 666 - Listener Tales of the Beast Weirdos! it's Episode 666- Listener Tales of the BEAST! Today we just wanted to be ourselves again- and enjoy some demonic Listener Tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!


 

Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 4/24/2025!


 

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-666-listener-tales-of-the-beast-DiJYR0De Weirdos! it's Episode 666- Listener Tales of the BEAST! Today we just wanted to be ourselves again- and enjoy some demonic Listener Tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!


 

Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 4/24/2025!


 

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]]> Episode 666 - Listener Tales of the Beast Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:40 Weirdos! it's Episode 666- Listener Tales of the BEAST! Today we just wanted to be ourselves again- and enjoy some demonic Listener Tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!  Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 4/24/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) Weirdos! it's Episode 666- Listener Tales of the BEAST! Today we just wanted to be ourselves again- and enjoy some demonic Listener Tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!  Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 4/24/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) true crime, exhibit c true full 666 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/OXCZPp7N-26Y_gu_9lSUL88t93Y6qweb7OgwrJYNJ04 Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer On the morning of August 26, 1986, a cyclist in New York’s Central Park discovered the body eighteen-year-old Jennifer Levin. Among other things, Levin had been strangled, there were superficial injuries on her face, and her shirt was pulled up. Later, the medical examiner reported that Jennifer had died only about an hour before she was discovered.

It didn’t take long for investigators to find Levin’s assailant, after several patrons at a nearby bar reported seeing her with a man the night before. That man turned out to be nineteen-year-old Robert Chambers Jr., a privileged members of New York’s Upper East Side high society. At first, Chambers denied having anything to do with the murder, but soon changed his story and claimed Levin had died during consensual “rough sex” initiated by Levin herself.

Nicknamed the “The Preppy Killer” by the press, a reference to his good looks and obvious privilege, Chambers’ trial became a media circus. Over the course of more than a year, people around the country watched as the defense tried—and with the help of the press, succeeded—to put the responsibility for Levin’s murder on the victim, emphasizing her sexual history and manner of dress, among other things.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1994. "Central park killer is denied parole again." New York Times, December 23: B4.

—. 1997. "Chambers says he is a 'political pawn'." New York Times, Janaury 10: 28.

—. 2003. "In statement, Chambers says he regrets his actions." New York Times, February 14: B3.

—. 1996. "Parole again denied in '86 killing in park." New York Times, December 17: B2.

Freedman, Samuel. 1986. "Darkness beneath the glitter: life of suspect in park slaying." New York Times, August 28: 1.

Fried, Joseph. 1986. "Chambers gives not guilty plea in park slaying." New York Times, September 23: B2.

Hevesi, Dennis. 1988. "Grandfather faults tactics in park trial." New York Times, March 27: 32.

Johnson, Kirk. 1988. "Chambers case turning on truth of confession." New York Times, Janaury 18: B3.

—. 1988. "Chambers, with jury at impasse, admits 1st degree manslaughter." New York Times, March 26: 1.

Nix, Crystal. 1986. "Slain woman found in park; suspect seized." New York Times, August 27: B1.

Raab, Selwyn. 1986. "Lawyer weighs plea of insanity in park slaying." New York Times, August 30: 29.

Rimer, Sara. 1986. "Slaying's notoriety touches young crowd on 'the circuit'." New York Times, August 29: 1.

Stone, Michael. 1986. "East side story." New York Magazine, November 10.

Sullivan, Ronald. 1988. "Chambers gets 5 to 15 years and offers apology in court." New York Times, April 16: 33.

Taubman, Bryna. 1988. The Preppy Murder Trial. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Today Show. 2016. "Dubbed by the press as 'The Preppy Killer,' Robert Chambers pleaded guilty." Today Show, 01 01.

Worth, Robert. 2003. "Robert Chambers to be freed after serving maximumu in 1986 killing." New York Times, February 13: B3.

 

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]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/robert-chambers-the-preppy-killer-mXoEN6R1 On the morning of August 26, 1986, a cyclist in New York’s Central Park discovered the body eighteen-year-old Jennifer Levin. Among other things, Levin had been strangled, there were superficial injuries on her face, and her shirt was pulled up. Later, the medical examiner reported that Jennifer had died only about an hour before she was discovered.

It didn’t take long for investigators to find Levin’s assailant, after several patrons at a nearby bar reported seeing her with a man the night before. That man turned out to be nineteen-year-old Robert Chambers Jr., a privileged members of New York’s Upper East Side high society. At first, Chambers denied having anything to do with the murder, but soon changed his story and claimed Levin had died during consensual “rough sex” initiated by Levin herself.

Nicknamed the “The Preppy Killer” by the press, a reference to his good looks and obvious privilege, Chambers’ trial became a media circus. Over the course of more than a year, people around the country watched as the defense tried—and with the help of the press, succeeded—to put the responsibility for Levin’s murder on the victim, emphasizing her sexual history and manner of dress, among other things.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1994. "Central park killer is denied parole again." New York Times, December 23: B4.

—. 1997. "Chambers says he is a 'political pawn'." New York Times, Janaury 10: 28.

—. 2003. "In statement, Chambers says he regrets his actions." New York Times, February 14: B3.

—. 1996. "Parole again denied in '86 killing in park." New York Times, December 17: B2.

Freedman, Samuel. 1986. "Darkness beneath the glitter: life of suspect in park slaying." New York Times, August 28: 1.

Fried, Joseph. 1986. "Chambers gives not guilty plea in park slaying." New York Times, September 23: B2.

Hevesi, Dennis. 1988. "Grandfather faults tactics in park trial." New York Times, March 27: 32.

Johnson, Kirk. 1988. "Chambers case turning on truth of confession." New York Times, Janaury 18: B3.

—. 1988. "Chambers, with jury at impasse, admits 1st degree manslaughter." New York Times, March 26: 1.

Nix, Crystal. 1986. "Slain woman found in park; suspect seized." New York Times, August 27: B1.

Raab, Selwyn. 1986. "Lawyer weighs plea of insanity in park slaying." New York Times, August 30: 29.

Rimer, Sara. 1986. "Slaying's notoriety touches young crowd on 'the circuit'." New York Times, August 29: 1.

Stone, Michael. 1986. "East side story." New York Magazine, November 10.

Sullivan, Ronald. 1988. "Chambers gets 5 to 15 years and offers apology in court." New York Times, April 16: 33.

Taubman, Bryna. 1988. The Preppy Murder Trial. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Today Show. 2016. "Dubbed by the press as 'The Preppy Killer,' Robert Chambers pleaded guilty." Today Show, 01 01.

Worth, Robert. 2003. "Robert Chambers to be freed after serving maximumu in 1986 killing." New York Times, February 13: B3.

 

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]]> Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:08 On the morning of August 26, 1986, a cyclist in New York’s Central Park discovered the body eighteen-year-old Jennifer Levin. Among other things, Levin had been strangled, there were superficial injuries on her face, and her shirt was pulled up. Later, the medical examiner reported that Jennifer had died only about an hour before she was discovered. It didn’t take long for investigators to find Levin’s assailant, after several patrons at a nearby bar reported seeing her with a man the night before. That man turned out to be nineteen-year-old Robert Chambers Jr., a privileged members of New York’s Upper East Side high society. At first, Chambers denied having anything to do with the murder, but soon changed his story and claimed Levin had died during consensual “rough sex” initiated by Levin herself. Nicknamed the “The Preppy Killer” by the press, a reference to his good looks and obvious privilege, Chambers’ trial became a media circus. Over the course of more than a year, people around the country watched as the defense tried—and with the help of the press, succeeded—to put the responsibility for Levin’s murder on the victim, emphasizing her sexual history and manner of dress, among other things.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1994. "Central park killer is denied parole again." New York Times, December 23: B4. —. 1997. "Chambers says he is a 'political pawn'." New York Times, Janaury 10: 28. —. 2003. "In statement, Chambers says he regrets his actions." New York Times, February 14: B3. —. 1996. "Parole again denied in '86 killing in park." New York Times, December 17: B2. Freedman, Samuel. 1986. "Darkness beneath the glitter: life of suspect in park slaying." New York Times, August 28: 1. Fried, Joseph. 1986. "Chambers gives not guilty plea in park slaying." New York Times, September 23: B2. Hevesi, Dennis. 1988. "Grandfather faults tactics in park trial." New York Times, March 27: 32. Johnson, Kirk. 1988. "Chambers case turning on truth of confession." New York Times, Janaury 18: B3. —. 1988. "Chambers, with jury at impasse, admits 1st degree manslaughter." New York Times, March 26: 1. Nix, Crystal. 1986. "Slain woman found in park; suspect seized." New York Times, August 27: B1. Raab, Selwyn. 1986. "Lawyer weighs plea of insanity in park slaying." New York Times, August 30: 29. Rimer, Sara. 1986. "Slaying's notoriety touches young crowd on 'the circuit'." New York Times, August 29: 1. Stone, Michael. 1986. "East side story." New York Magazine, November 10. Sullivan, Ronald. 1988. "Chambers gets 5 to 15 years and offers apology in court." New York Times, April 16: 33. Taubman, Bryna. 1988. The Preppy Murder Trial. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Today Show. 2016. "Dubbed by the press as 'The Preppy Killer,' Robert Chambers pleaded guilty." Today Show, 01 01. Worth, Robert. 2003. "Robert Chambers to be freed after serving maximumu in 1986 killing." New York Times, February 13: B3. On the morning of August 26, 1986, a cyclist in New York’s Central Park discovered the body eighteen-year-old Jennifer Levin. Among other things, Levin had been strangled, there were superficial injuries on her face, and her shirt was pulled up. Later, the medical examiner reported that Jennifer had died only about an hour before she was discovered. It didn’t take long for investigators to find Levin’s assailant, after several patrons at a nearby bar reported seeing her with a man the night before. That man turned out to be nineteen-year-old Robert Chambers Jr., a privileged members of New York’s Upper East Side high society. At first, Chambers denied having anything to do with the murder, but soon changed his story and claimed Levin had died during consensual “rough sex” initiated by Levin herself. Nicknamed the “The Preppy Killer” by the press, a reference to his good looks and obvious privilege, Chambers’ trial became a media circus. Over the course of more than a year, people around the country watched as the defense tried—and with the help of the press, succeeded—to put the responsibility for Levin’s murder on the victim, emphasizing her sexual history and manner of dress, among other things.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1994. "Central park killer is denied parole again." New York Times, December 23: B4. —. 1997. "Chambers says he is a 'political pawn'." New York Times, Janaury 10: 28. —. 2003. "In statement, Chambers says he regrets his actions." New York Times, February 14: B3. —. 1996. "Parole again denied in '86 killing in park." New York Times, December 17: B2. Freedman, Samuel. 1986. "Darkness beneath the glitter: life of suspect in park slaying." New York Times, August 28: 1. Fried, Joseph. 1986. "Chambers gives not guilty plea in park slaying." New York Times, September 23: B2. Hevesi, Dennis. 1988. "Grandfather faults tactics in park trial." New York Times, March 27: 32. Johnson, Kirk. 1988. "Chambers case turning on truth of confession." New York Times, Janaury 18: B3. —. 1988. "Chambers, with jury at impasse, admits 1st degree manslaughter." New York Times, March 26: 1. Nix, Crystal. 1986. "Slain woman found in park; suspect seized." New York Times, August 27: B1. Raab, Selwyn. 1986. "Lawyer weighs plea of insanity in park slaying." New York Times, August 30: 29. Rimer, Sara. 1986. "Slaying's notoriety touches young crowd on 'the circuit'." New York Times, August 29: 1. Stone, Michael. 1986. "East side story." New York Magazine, November 10. Sullivan, Ronald. 1988. "Chambers gets 5 to 15 years and offers apology in court." New York Times, April 16: 33. Taubman, Bryna. 1988. The Preppy Murder Trial. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Today Show. 2016. "Dubbed by the press as 'The Preppy Killer,' Robert Chambers pleaded guilty." Today Show, 01 01. Worth, Robert. 2003. "Robert Chambers to be freed after serving maximumu in 1986 killing." New York Times, February 13: B3. true crime, exhibit c true full 665 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/3yrK0sXY_TSckRkFY3fnvLS24pwoI3ua3FBFcFSqgwQ David Carpenter: The Trailside Killer (Part 2) Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply moved north.

Though less known than his contemporaries, David Carpenter was no less prolific and frightening a killer than those men mentioned above. Nicknamed “The Trailside Killer” by the press, Carpenter terrorized Point Reyes and Santa Cruz County for a decade, assaulting, kidnapping, and killing at least eight people, but he was suspected of more. Like those other killers, Carpenter had a long history of violent and antisocial behavior going back to his childhood, including multiple arrests and incarcerations. How was it that a man with such an alarming history of violence could go uncaught for a decade?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1980. "Trail Killer will strike again." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 1: 1.

Burkhardt, Bill. 1979. "Woman found murdered on Mt. Tam." San Francisco Examiner, August 21: 1.

Graysmith, Robert. 1990. The Sleeping Lady: The Trailside Murders Above the Golden Gate. New York, NY: Onyx.

Keraghosian, Greg. 2020. "'Do not hike alone': For 21 months, the Trailside Killer terrorized Bay Area's outdoors." San Francisco Chronicle, October 25.

Leader, Lewis. 1980. "Identification ends dad's long quest." San Francisco Examiner, December 2: 2.

San Francisco Examiner. 1960. "MP's shots foil attack on woman." San Francisco Examiner, July 13: 1.

—. 1961. "Presidio attacker gets 14 yrs." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 11.

—. 1960. "Sex case insanity plea." San Francisco Examiner, October 8: 5.

Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1970. "Boulder Creek girl attacked." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 29: 22.

—. 1970. "Grand jury indicts con." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 17: 7.

—. 1970. "SLV kidnap suspect flees Calaveras jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 27: 1.

The People v. Carpenter. 1997. S004654 (Superior Court of Los Angeles County, April 28).

The People vs. David Carpenter. 1999. S006547 (Superior Court of San Diego County, November 29).

Todd, John. 1980. "Tam closed in hunt for clues." San Francisco Examiner, October 16: 1.

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]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/david-carpenter-the-trailside-killer-part-2-OYBcgRgW Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply moved north.

Though less known than his contemporaries, David Carpenter was no less prolific and frightening a killer than those men mentioned above. Nicknamed “The Trailside Killer” by the press, Carpenter terrorized Point Reyes and Santa Cruz County for a decade, assaulting, kidnapping, and killing at least eight people, but he was suspected of more. Like those other killers, Carpenter had a long history of violent and antisocial behavior going back to his childhood, including multiple arrests and incarcerations. How was it that a man with such an alarming history of violence could go uncaught for a decade?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1980. "Trail Killer will strike again." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 1: 1.

Burkhardt, Bill. 1979. "Woman found murdered on Mt. Tam." San Francisco Examiner, August 21: 1.

Graysmith, Robert. 1990. The Sleeping Lady: The Trailside Murders Above the Golden Gate. New York, NY: Onyx.

Keraghosian, Greg. 2020. "'Do not hike alone': For 21 months, the Trailside Killer terrorized Bay Area's outdoors." San Francisco Chronicle, October 25.

Leader, Lewis. 1980. "Identification ends dad's long quest." San Francisco Examiner, December 2: 2.

San Francisco Examiner. 1960. "MP's shots foil attack on woman." San Francisco Examiner, July 13: 1.

—. 1961. "Presidio attacker gets 14 yrs." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 11.

—. 1960. "Sex case insanity plea." San Francisco Examiner, October 8: 5.

Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1970. "Boulder Creek girl attacked." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 29: 22.

—. 1970. "Grand jury indicts con." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 17: 7.

—. 1970. "SLV kidnap suspect flees Calaveras jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 27: 1.

The People v. Carpenter. 1997. S004654 (Superior Court of Los Angeles County, April 28).

The People vs. David Carpenter. 1999. S006547 (Superior Court of San Diego County, November 29).

Todd, John. 1980. "Tam closed in hunt for clues." San Francisco Examiner, October 16: 1.

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]]> David Carpenter: The Trailside Killer (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:55 Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply moved north. Though less known than his contemporaries, David Carpenter was no less prolific and frightening a killer than those men mentioned above. Nicknamed “The Trailside Killer” by the press, Carpenter terrorized Point Reyes and Santa Cruz County for a decade, assaulting, kidnapping, and killing at least eight people, but he was suspected of more. Like those other killers, Carpenter had a long history of violent and antisocial behavior going back to his childhood, including multiple arrests and incarcerations. How was it that a man with such an alarming history of violence could go uncaught for a decade? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1980. "Trail Killer will strike again." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 1: 1. Burkhardt, Bill. 1979. "Woman found murdered on Mt. Tam." San Francisco Examiner, August 21: 1. Graysmith, Robert. 1990. The Sleeping Lady: The Trailside Murders Above the Golden Gate. New York, NY: Onyx. Keraghosian, Greg. 2020. "'Do not hike alone': For 21 months, the Trailside Killer terrorized Bay Area's outdoors." San Francisco Chronicle, October 25. Leader, Lewis. 1980. "Identification ends dad's long quest." San Francisco Examiner, December 2: 2. San Francisco Examiner. 1960. "MP's shots foil attack on woman." San Francisco Examiner, July 13: 1. —. 1961. "Presidio attacker gets 14 yrs." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 11. —. 1960. "Sex case insanity plea." San Francisco Examiner, October 8: 5. Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1970. "Boulder Creek girl attacked." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 29: 22. —. 1970. "Grand jury indicts con." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 17: 7. —. 1970. "SLV kidnap suspect flees Calaveras jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 27: 1. The People v. Carpenter. 1997. S004654 (Superior Court of Los Angeles County, April 28). The People vs. David Carpenter. 1999. S006547 (Superior Court of San Diego County, November 29). Todd, John. 1980. "Tam closed in hunt for clues." San Francisco Examiner, October 16: 1. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply moved north. Though less known than his contemporaries, David Carpenter was no less prolific and frightening a killer than those men mentioned above. Nicknamed “The Trailside Killer” by the press, Carpenter terrorized Point Reyes and Santa Cruz County for a decade, assaulting, kidnapping, and killing at least eight people, but he was suspected of more. Like those other killers, Carpenter had a long history of violent and antisocial behavior going back to his childhood, including multiple arrests and incarcerations. How was it that a man with such an alarming history of violence could go uncaught for a decade? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1980. "Trail Killer will strike again." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 1: 1. Burkhardt, Bill. 1979. "Woman found murdered on Mt. Tam." San Francisco Examiner, August 21: 1. Graysmith, Robert. 1990. The Sleeping Lady: The Trailside Murders Above the Golden Gate. New York, NY: Onyx. Keraghosian, Greg. 2020. "'Do not hike alone': For 21 months, the Trailside Killer terrorized Bay Area's outdoors." San Francisco Chronicle, October 25. Leader, Lewis. 1980. "Identification ends dad's long quest." San Francisco Examiner, December 2: 2. San Francisco Examiner. 1960. "MP's shots foil attack on woman." San Francisco Examiner, July 13: 1. —. 1961. "Presidio attacker gets 14 yrs." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 11. —. 1960. "Sex case insanity plea." San Francisco Examiner, October 8: 5. Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1970. "Boulder Creek girl attacked." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 29: 22. —. 1970. "Grand jury indicts con." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 17: 7. —. 1970. "SLV kidnap suspect flees Calaveras jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 27: 1. The People v. Carpenter. 1997. S004654 (Superior Court of Los Angeles County, April 28). The People vs. David Carpenter. 1999. S006547 (Superior Court of San Diego County, November 29). Todd, John. 1980. "Tam closed in hunt for clues." San Francisco Examiner, October 16: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 664 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/EojNNtB5GT1MMHqraCr81l_2ylSDt-UgIk2kY-cjUmU David Carpenter: The Trailside Killer (Part 1) Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply moved north.

Though less known than his contemporaries, David Carpenter was no less prolific and frightening a killer than those men mentioned above. Nicknamed “The Trailside Killer” by the press, Carpenter terrorized Point Reyes and Santa Cruz County for a decade, assaulting, kidnapping, and killing at least eight people, but he was suspected of more. Like those other killers, Carpenter had a long history of violent and antisocial behavior going back to his childhood, including multiple arrests and incarcerations. How was it that a man with such an alarming history of violence could go uncaught for a decade?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1980. "Trail Killer will strike again." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 1: 1.

Burkhardt, Bill. 1979. "Woman found murdered on Mt. Tam." San Francisco Examiner, August 21: 1.

Graysmith, Robert. 1990. The Sleeping Lady: The Trailside Murders Above the Golden Gate. New York, NY: Onyx.

Keraghosian, Greg. 2020. "'Do not hike alone': For 21 months, the Trailside Killer terrorized Bay Area's outdoors." San Francisco Chronicle, October 25.

Leader, Lewis. 1980. "Identification ends dad's long quest." San Francisco Examiner, December 2: 2.

San Francisco Examiner. 1960. "MP's shots foil attack on woman." San Francisco Examiner, July 13: 1.

—. 1961. "Presidio attacker gets 14 yrs." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 11.

—. 1960. "Sex case insanity plea." San Francisco Examiner, October 8: 5.

Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1970. "Boulder Creek girl attacked." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 29: 22.

—. 1970. "Grand jury indicts con." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 17: 7.

—. 1970. "SLV kidnap suspect flees Calaveras jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 27: 1.

The People v. Carpenter. 1997. S004654 (Superior Court of Los Angeles County, April 28).

The People vs. David Carpenter. 1999. S006547 (Superior Court of San Diego County, November 29).

Todd, John. 1980. "Tam closed in hunt for clues." San Francisco Examiner, October 16: 1.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/david-carpenter-the-trailside-killer-part-1-3vHXE7Po Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply moved north.

Though less known than his contemporaries, David Carpenter was no less prolific and frightening a killer than those men mentioned above. Nicknamed “The Trailside Killer” by the press, Carpenter terrorized Point Reyes and Santa Cruz County for a decade, assaulting, kidnapping, and killing at least eight people, but he was suspected of more. Like those other killers, Carpenter had a long history of violent and antisocial behavior going back to his childhood, including multiple arrests and incarcerations. How was it that a man with such an alarming history of violence could go uncaught for a decade?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1980. "Trail Killer will strike again." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 1: 1.

Burkhardt, Bill. 1979. "Woman found murdered on Mt. Tam." San Francisco Examiner, August 21: 1.

Graysmith, Robert. 1990. The Sleeping Lady: The Trailside Murders Above the Golden Gate. New York, NY: Onyx.

Keraghosian, Greg. 2020. "'Do not hike alone': For 21 months, the Trailside Killer terrorized Bay Area's outdoors." San Francisco Chronicle, October 25.

Leader, Lewis. 1980. "Identification ends dad's long quest." San Francisco Examiner, December 2: 2.

San Francisco Examiner. 1960. "MP's shots foil attack on woman." San Francisco Examiner, July 13: 1.

—. 1961. "Presidio attacker gets 14 yrs." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 11.

—. 1960. "Sex case insanity plea." San Francisco Examiner, October 8: 5.

Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1970. "Boulder Creek girl attacked." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 29: 22.

—. 1970. "Grand jury indicts con." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 17: 7.

—. 1970. "SLV kidnap suspect flees Calaveras jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 27: 1.

The People v. Carpenter. 1997. S004654 (Superior Court of Los Angeles County, April 28).

The People vs. David Carpenter. 1999. S006547 (Superior Court of San Diego County, November 29).

Todd, John. 1980. "Tam closed in hunt for clues." San Francisco Examiner, October 16: 1.

 

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]]> David Carpenter: The Trailside Killer (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:36 Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply moved north. Though less known than his contemporaries, David Carpenter was no less prolific and frightening a killer than those men mentioned above. Nicknamed “The Trailside Killer” by the press, Carpenter terrorized Point Reyes and Santa Cruz County for a decade, assaulting, kidnapping, and killing at least eight people, but he was suspected of more. Like those other killers, Carpenter had a long history of violent and antisocial behavior going back to his childhood, including multiple arrests and incarcerations. How was it that a man with such an alarming history of violence could go uncaught for a decade? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1980. "Trail Killer will strike again." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 1: 1. Burkhardt, Bill. 1979. "Woman found murdered on Mt. Tam." San Francisco Examiner, August 21: 1. Graysmith, Robert. 1990. The Sleeping Lady: The Trailside Murders Above the Golden Gate. New York, NY: Onyx. Keraghosian, Greg. 2020. "'Do not hike alone': For 21 months, the Trailside Killer terrorized Bay Area's outdoors." San Francisco Chronicle, October 25. Leader, Lewis. 1980. "Identification ends dad's long quest." San Francisco Examiner, December 2: 2. San Francisco Examiner. 1960. "MP's shots foil attack on woman." San Francisco Examiner, July 13: 1. —. 1961. "Presidio attacker gets 14 yrs." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 11. —. 1960. "Sex case insanity plea." San Francisco Examiner, October 8: 5. Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1970. "Boulder Creek girl attacked." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 29: 22. —. 1970. "Grand jury indicts con." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 17: 7. —. 1970. "SLV kidnap suspect flees Calaveras jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 27: 1. The People v. Carpenter. 1997. S004654 (Superior Court of Los Angeles County, April 28). The People vs. David Carpenter. 1999. S006547 (Superior Court of San Diego County, November 29). Todd, John. 1980. "Tam closed in hunt for clues." San Francisco Examiner, October 16: 1. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply moved north. Though less known than his contemporaries, David Carpenter was no less prolific and frightening a killer than those men mentioned above. Nicknamed “The Trailside Killer” by the press, Carpenter terrorized Point Reyes and Santa Cruz County for a decade, assaulting, kidnapping, and killing at least eight people, but he was suspected of more. Like those other killers, Carpenter had a long history of violent and antisocial behavior going back to his childhood, including multiple arrests and incarcerations. How was it that a man with such an alarming history of violence could go uncaught for a decade? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1980. "Trail Killer will strike again." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 1: 1. Burkhardt, Bill. 1979. "Woman found murdered on Mt. Tam." San Francisco Examiner, August 21: 1. Graysmith, Robert. 1990. The Sleeping Lady: The Trailside Murders Above the Golden Gate. New York, NY: Onyx. Keraghosian, Greg. 2020. "'Do not hike alone': For 21 months, the Trailside Killer terrorized Bay Area's outdoors." San Francisco Chronicle, October 25. Leader, Lewis. 1980. "Identification ends dad's long quest." San Francisco Examiner, December 2: 2. San Francisco Examiner. 1960. "MP's shots foil attack on woman." San Francisco Examiner, July 13: 1. —. 1961. "Presidio attacker gets 14 yrs." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 11. —. 1960. "Sex case insanity plea." San Francisco Examiner, October 8: 5. Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1970. "Boulder Creek girl attacked." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 29: 22. —. 1970. "Grand jury indicts con." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 17: 7. —. 1970. "SLV kidnap suspect flees Calaveras jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 27: 1. The People v. Carpenter. 1997. S004654 (Superior Court of Los Angeles County, April 28). The People vs. David Carpenter. 1999. S006547 (Superior Court of San Diego County, November 29). Todd, John. 1980. "Tam closed in hunt for clues." San Francisco Examiner, October 16: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 663 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bqEjfGs3DQT50BlwbMF6I3Qj-MPtmrMqcs9m75upFdw The Exorcism of Roland Doe In the winter of 1973, director William Friedkin released his iconic horror classic The Exorcist, a film that has shocked and terrified audiences for more than fifty years. Based on William Peter Blatty’s novel of the same name, The Exorcist tells the story of a young girl who becomes possessed by a demonic entity, and the two Catholic priests who attempt to exorcise the demon. Even more terrifying than the content of the film, however, was the fact that The Exorcist was supposedly based on a true story.

William Peter Blatty had always stated The Exorcist was based on a supposedly true story he’d heard while at Georgetown University. According to Blatty, a Maryland boy, known as “Roland Doe,” had become possessed by a demonic entity and, among other things, underwent a negative personality change and began exhibiting impossible abilities including an ability to speak Latin. It was only through the dedication of one Jesuit priest that the boy was eventually freed of his possession and went on to live a normal life.

Since the release of both the novel and the film in the 1970s, a great deal more has been learned about “Roland Doe” and the supposedly true story that inspired The Exorcist, raising many questions about the veracity of the original claims. Who was “Roland Doe,” and was he truly possessed by a demon, or just the intense emotions of an adolescent boy?


 

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Allen, Thomas. 1993. Possessed: The True Story of the Most Famous Exorcism of Modern Time. New York, NY: Doubleday.

Associated Press. 1949. "'Evil spirit' cast out of 14-yearf-old." The Bee (Danville, Virginia), August 10: 8.

McGuire, John M. 2005. "Priest was last of three who did 1949 exorcism." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 3: A1.

News and Observer. 1964. "Tar Heel develops space ceramics." News and Observer (Raleigh, NC), September 3: 27.

Nickell, Joe. 2001. "Exorcism!: Driving Out the Nonsense." Skeptical Inquirer 20-24.

Opsasnick, Mark. 1999. "The haunted boy of Cottage City, the cold hard facts behind the story that Inspired The Exorcist." Strange Magazine.

Young, Maya. 2010. Boy whose case inspired The Exorcist is named by US magazine. December 20. Accessed March 17, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/20/the-exorcist-boy-named-magazine.

 

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]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-exorcism-of-roland-doe-EgOgEdgw In the winter of 1973, director William Friedkin released his iconic horror classic The Exorcist, a film that has shocked and terrified audiences for more than fifty years. Based on William Peter Blatty’s novel of the same name, The Exorcist tells the story of a young girl who becomes possessed by a demonic entity, and the two Catholic priests who attempt to exorcise the demon. Even more terrifying than the content of the film, however, was the fact that The Exorcist was supposedly based on a true story.

William Peter Blatty had always stated The Exorcist was based on a supposedly true story he’d heard while at Georgetown University. According to Blatty, a Maryland boy, known as “Roland Doe,” had become possessed by a demonic entity and, among other things, underwent a negative personality change and began exhibiting impossible abilities including an ability to speak Latin. It was only through the dedication of one Jesuit priest that the boy was eventually freed of his possession and went on to live a normal life.

Since the release of both the novel and the film in the 1970s, a great deal more has been learned about “Roland Doe” and the supposedly true story that inspired The Exorcist, raising many questions about the veracity of the original claims. Who was “Roland Doe,” and was he truly possessed by a demon, or just the intense emotions of an adolescent boy?


 

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Allen, Thomas. 1993. Possessed: The True Story of the Most Famous Exorcism of Modern Time. New York, NY: Doubleday.

Associated Press. 1949. "'Evil spirit' cast out of 14-yearf-old." The Bee (Danville, Virginia), August 10: 8.

McGuire, John M. 2005. "Priest was last of three who did 1949 exorcism." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 3: A1.

News and Observer. 1964. "Tar Heel develops space ceramics." News and Observer (Raleigh, NC), September 3: 27.

Nickell, Joe. 2001. "Exorcism!: Driving Out the Nonsense." Skeptical Inquirer 20-24.

Opsasnick, Mark. 1999. "The haunted boy of Cottage City, the cold hard facts behind the story that Inspired The Exorcist." Strange Magazine.

Young, Maya. 2010. Boy whose case inspired The Exorcist is named by US magazine. December 20. Accessed March 17, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/20/the-exorcist-boy-named-magazine.

 

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]]> The Exorcism of Roland Doe Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:24 In the winter of 1973, director William Friedkin released his iconic horror classic The Exorcist, a film that has shocked and terrified audiences for more than fifty years. Based on William Peter Blatty’s novel of the same name, The Exorcist tells the story of a young girl who becomes possessed by a demonic entity, and the two Catholic priests who attempt to exorcise the demon. Even more terrifying than the content of the film, however, was the fact that The Exorcist was supposedly based on a true story.   William Peter Blatty had always stated The Exorcist was based on a supposedly true story he’d heard while at Georgetown University. According to Blatty, a Maryland boy, known as “Roland Doe,” had become possessed by a demonic entity and, among other things, underwent a negative personality change and began exhibiting impossible abilities including an ability to speak Latin. It was only through the dedication of one Jesuit priest that the boy was eventually freed of his possession and went on to live a normal life. Since the release of both the novel and the film in the 1970s, a great deal more has been learned about “Roland Doe” and the supposedly true story that inspired The Exorcist, raising many questions about the veracity of the original claims. Who was “Roland Doe,” and was he truly possessed by a demon, or just the intense emotions of an adolescent boy? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Allen, Thomas. 1993. Possessed: The True Story of the Most Famous Exorcism of Modern Time. New York, NY: Doubleday. Associated Press. 1949. "'Evil spirit' cast out of 14-yearf-old." The Bee (Danville, Virginia), August 10: 8. McGuire, John M. 2005. "Priest was last of three who did 1949 exorcism." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 3: A1. News and Observer. 1964. "Tar Heel develops space ceramics." News and Observer (Raleigh, NC), September 3: 27. Nickell, Joe. 2001. "Exorcism!: Driving Out the Nonsense." Skeptical Inquirer 20-24. Opsasnick, Mark. 1999. "The haunted boy of Cottage City, the cold hard facts behind the story that Inspired The Exorcist." Strange Magazine.  Young, Maya. 2010. Boy whose case inspired The Exorcist is named by US magazine. December 20. Accessed March 17, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/20/the-exorcist-boy-named-magazine. In the winter of 1973, director William Friedkin released his iconic horror classic The Exorcist, a film that has shocked and terrified audiences for more than fifty years. Based on William Peter Blatty’s novel of the same name, The Exorcist tells the story of a young girl who becomes possessed by a demonic entity, and the two Catholic priests who attempt to exorcise the demon. Even more terrifying than the content of the film, however, was the fact that The Exorcist was supposedly based on a true story.   William Peter Blatty had always stated The Exorcist was based on a supposedly true story he’d heard while at Georgetown University. According to Blatty, a Maryland boy, known as “Roland Doe,” had become possessed by a demonic entity and, among other things, underwent a negative personality change and began exhibiting impossible abilities including an ability to speak Latin. It was only through the dedication of one Jesuit priest that the boy was eventually freed of his possession and went on to live a normal life. Since the release of both the novel and the film in the 1970s, a great deal more has been learned about “Roland Doe” and the supposedly true story that inspired The Exorcist, raising many questions about the veracity of the original claims. Who was “Roland Doe,” and was he truly possessed by a demon, or just the intense emotions of an adolescent boy? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Allen, Thomas. 1993. Possessed: The True Story of the Most Famous Exorcism of Modern Time. New York, NY: Doubleday. Associated Press. 1949. "'Evil spirit' cast out of 14-yearf-old." The Bee (Danville, Virginia), August 10: 8. McGuire, John M. 2005. "Priest was last of three who did 1949 exorcism." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 3: A1. News and Observer. 1964. "Tar Heel develops space ceramics." News and Observer (Raleigh, NC), September 3: 27. Nickell, Joe. 2001. "Exorcism!: Driving Out the Nonsense." Skeptical Inquirer 20-24. Opsasnick, Mark. 1999. "The haunted boy of Cottage City, the cold hard facts behind the story that Inspired The Exorcist." Strange Magazine.  Young, Maya. 2010. Boy whose case inspired The Exorcist is named by US magazine. December 20. Accessed March 17, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/20/the-exorcist-boy-named-magazine. true crime, exhibit c true full 662 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ODDj9xh4-m8J4h7BauqgzFapA_JDeTNOOB2y-sqrTmw Herbert Mullin: The Killer Hippie (Part 2) Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random, without any preferred victim, that would prove the most terrifying and most difficult to catch. Herbert Mullin was one such killer, and while he may have been active for a very short period, he managed to do a tremendous amount of damage in such a little amount of time.

Over a five-month period in late 1972 and early 1973, Herbert Mullin killed thirteen people, including a college girl, a Catholic priest, and a former high school friend and that friend’s neighbors. To investigators, Mullin’s victims appeared to be—and indeed largely were—chosen at random and the weapons used were chosen more out of convenience than pathology. Had Mullin’s final murder not been committed in full view of witnesses, there’s a very good chance he would have gone on to kill many more people before being caught, if he ever was.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1972. "Dragnet set up for Catholic priest's slayer." Los Angeles Times, November 4: 34.

Dowd, Katie. 2022. "'Murder capital of the world': The terrifying years when multiple serial killers stalked Santa Cruz." SF Gate, August 21.

Green, Ryan. 2024. I Hear Voices: A Descent into the Dark Half of Psychotic Killer, Herbert Mullin. Herefordshire, UK: Independent.

Honig, Tom. 1973. "Did Mullin slay fourteen." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 10: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin enters plea: innocent, insanity." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 13: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin explains his reason for killing." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 15: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin is found guilty." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 20: 1.

—. 1973. "'Overtones' of drugs in five slayings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 28: 1.

—. 1973. "Slaying suspect called a 'quiet, regular guy'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1.

Lunde, Donald, and Jefferson Morgan. 1980. The Die Song: A Journey into the Mind of a Mass Murderer. New York, NY: Norton.

Santa Crus Sentinel. 1973. "Suspect charged in six shootings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1.

Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1972. "Another disturbance at SC County Jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, September 14: 19.

—. 1972. "Body of slain transient is identified." Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 16: 10.

—. 1972. "Investigator hired to find Cabrillo coed." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 26: 46.

—. 1972. "Priest slain in confessional box of church." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 3: 2.

Smith, Dave. 1973. "Killer of killers? Town waiting for answer." Los Angeles Times, February 19: 3.

United Press International. 1973. "Friends claim man charged with 7 deaths used drugs." Sacramento Bee, February 16: 21.

 

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]]> Mon, 7 Apr 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/herbert-mullin-the-killer-hippie-part-2-4eQKEUg_ Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random, without any preferred victim, that would prove the most terrifying and most difficult to catch. Herbert Mullin was one such killer, and while he may have been active for a very short period, he managed to do a tremendous amount of damage in such a little amount of time.

Over a five-month period in late 1972 and early 1973, Herbert Mullin killed thirteen people, including a college girl, a Catholic priest, and a former high school friend and that friend’s neighbors. To investigators, Mullin’s victims appeared to be—and indeed largely were—chosen at random and the weapons used were chosen more out of convenience than pathology. Had Mullin’s final murder not been committed in full view of witnesses, there’s a very good chance he would have gone on to kill many more people before being caught, if he ever was.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1972. "Dragnet set up for Catholic priest's slayer." Los Angeles Times, November 4: 34.

Dowd, Katie. 2022. "'Murder capital of the world': The terrifying years when multiple serial killers stalked Santa Cruz." SF Gate, August 21.

Green, Ryan. 2024. I Hear Voices: A Descent into the Dark Half of Psychotic Killer, Herbert Mullin. Herefordshire, UK: Independent.

Honig, Tom. 1973. "Did Mullin slay fourteen." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 10: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin enters plea: innocent, insanity." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 13: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin explains his reason for killing." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 15: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin is found guilty." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 20: 1.

—. 1973. "'Overtones' of drugs in five slayings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 28: 1.

—. 1973. "Slaying suspect called a 'quiet, regular guy'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1.

Lunde, Donald, and Jefferson Morgan. 1980. The Die Song: A Journey into the Mind of a Mass Murderer. New York, NY: Norton.

Santa Crus Sentinel. 1973. "Suspect charged in six shootings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1.

Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1972. "Another disturbance at SC County Jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, September 14: 19.

—. 1972. "Body of slain transient is identified." Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 16: 10.

—. 1972. "Investigator hired to find Cabrillo coed." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 26: 46.

—. 1972. "Priest slain in confessional box of church." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 3: 2.

Smith, Dave. 1973. "Killer of killers? Town waiting for answer." Los Angeles Times, February 19: 3.

United Press International. 1973. "Friends claim man charged with 7 deaths used drugs." Sacramento Bee, February 16: 21.

 

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]]> Herbert Mullin: The Killer Hippie (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:58 Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random, without any preferred victim, that would prove the most terrifying and most difficult to catch. Herbert Mullin was one such killer, and while he may have been active for a very short period, he managed to do a tremendous amount of damage in such a little amount of time. Over a five-month period in late 1972 and early 1973, Herbert Mullin killed thirteen people, including a college girl, a Catholic priest, and a former high school friend and that friend’s neighbors. To investigators, Mullin’s victims appeared to be—and indeed largely were—chosen at random and the weapons used were chosen more out of convenience than pathology. Had Mullin’s final murder not been committed in full view of witnesses, there’s a very good chance he would have gone on to kill many more people before being caught, if he ever was. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1972. "Dragnet set up for Catholic priest's slayer." Los Angeles Times, November 4: 34. Dowd, Katie. 2022. "'Murder capital of the world': The terrifying years when multiple serial killers stalked Santa Cruz." SF Gate, August 21. Green, Ryan. 2024. I Hear Voices: A Descent into the Dark Half of Psychotic Killer, Herbert Mullin. Herefordshire, UK: Independent. Honig, Tom. 1973. "Did Mullin slay fourteen." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 10: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin enters plea: innocent, insanity." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 13: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin explains his reason for killing." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 15: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin is found guilty." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 20: 1. —. 1973. "'Overtones' of drugs in five slayings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 28: 1. —. 1973. "Slaying suspect called a 'quiet, regular guy'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1. Lunde, Donald, and Jefferson Morgan. 1980. The Die Song: A Journey into the Mind of a Mass Murderer. New York, NY: Norton. Santa Crus Sentinel. 1973. "Suspect charged in six shootings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1. Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1972. "Another disturbance at SC County Jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, September 14: 19. —. 1972. "Body of slain transient is identified." Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 16: 10. —. 1972. "Investigator hired to find Cabrillo coed." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 26: 46. —. 1972. "Priest slain in confessional box of church." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 3: 2. Smith, Dave. 1973. "Killer of killers? Town waiting for answer." Los Angeles Times, February 19: 3. United Press International. 1973. "Friends claim man charged with 7 deaths used drugs." Sacramento Bee, February 16: 21. Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random, without any preferred victim, that would prove the most terrifying and most difficult to catch. Herbert Mullin was one such killer, and while he may have been active for a very short period, he managed to do a tremendous amount of damage in such a little amount of time. Over a five-month period in late 1972 and early 1973, Herbert Mullin killed thirteen people, including a college girl, a Catholic priest, and a former high school friend and that friend’s neighbors. To investigators, Mullin’s victims appeared to be—and indeed largely were—chosen at random and the weapons used were chosen more out of convenience than pathology. Had Mullin’s final murder not been committed in full view of witnesses, there’s a very good chance he would have gone on to kill many more people before being caught, if he ever was. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1972. "Dragnet set up for Catholic priest's slayer." Los Angeles Times, November 4: 34. Dowd, Katie. 2022. "'Murder capital of the world': The terrifying years when multiple serial killers stalked Santa Cruz." SF Gate, August 21. Green, Ryan. 2024. I Hear Voices: A Descent into the Dark Half of Psychotic Killer, Herbert Mullin. Herefordshire, UK: Independent. Honig, Tom. 1973. "Did Mullin slay fourteen." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 10: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin enters plea: innocent, insanity." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 13: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin explains his reason for killing." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 15: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin is found guilty." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 20: 1. —. 1973. "'Overtones' of drugs in five slayings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 28: 1. —. 1973. "Slaying suspect called a 'quiet, regular guy'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1. Lunde, Donald, and Jefferson Morgan. 1980. The Die Song: A Journey into the Mind of a Mass Murderer. New York, NY: Norton. Santa Crus Sentinel. 1973. "Suspect charged in six shootings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1. Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1972. "Another disturbance at SC County Jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, September 14: 19. —. 1972. "Body of slain transient is identified." Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 16: 10. —. 1972. "Investigator hired to find Cabrillo coed." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 26: 46. —. 1972. "Priest slain in confessional box of church." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 3: 2. Smith, Dave. 1973. "Killer of killers? Town waiting for answer." Los Angeles Times, February 19: 3. United Press International. 1973. "Friends claim man charged with 7 deaths used drugs." Sacramento Bee, February 16: 21. true crime, exhibit c true full 661 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZpJLj4cqr0BUkOjwX4Hkl_gFIOJ5Vb0SE9GNDX-hoyo Herbert Mullin: The Killer Hippie (Part 1) Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random, without any preferred victim, that would prove the most terrifying and most difficult to catch. Herbert Mullin was one such killer, and while he may have been active for a very short period, he managed to do a tremendous amount of damage in such a little amount of time.

Over a five-month period in late 1972 and early 1973, Herbert Mullin killed thirteen people, including a college girl, a Catholic priest, and a former high school friend and that friend’s neighbors. To investigators, Mullin’s victims appeared to be—and indeed largely were—chosen at random and the weapons used were chosen more out of convenience than pathology. Had Mullin’s final murder not been committed in full view of witnesses, there’s a very good chance he would have gone on to kill many more people before being caught, if he ever was.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1972. "Dragnet set up for Catholic priest's slayer." Los Angeles Times, November 4: 34.

Dowd, Katie. 2022. "'Murder capital of the world': The terrifying years when multiple serial killers stalked Santa Cruz." SF Gate, August 21.

Green, Ryan. 2024. I Hear Voices: A Descent into the Dark Half of Psychotic Killer, Herbert Mullin. Herefordshire, UK: Independent.

Honig, Tom. 1973. "Did Mullin slay fourteen." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 10: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin enters plea: innocent, insanity." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 13: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin explains his reason for killing." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 15: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin is found guilty." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 20: 1.

—. 1973. "'Overtones' of drugs in five slayings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 28: 1.

—. 1973. "Slaying suspect called a 'quiet, regular guy'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1.

Lunde, Donald, and Jefferson Morgan. 1980. The Die Song: A Journey into the Mind of a Mass Murderer. New York, NY: Norton.

Santa Crus Sentinel. 1973. "Suspect charged in six shootings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1.

Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1972. "Another disturbance at SC County Jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, September 14: 19.

—. 1972. "Body of slain transient is identified." Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 16: 10.

—. 1972. "Investigator hired to find Cabrillo coed." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 26: 46.

—. 1972. "Priest slain in confessional box of church." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 3: 2.

Smith, Dave. 1973. "Killer of killers? Town waiting for answer." Los Angeles Times, February 19: 3.

United Press International. 1973. "Friends claim man charged with 7 deaths used drugs." Sacramento Bee, February 16: 21.

 

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]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/herbert-mullin-the-killer-hippie-part-1-ZS4B3KzN Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random, without any preferred victim, that would prove the most terrifying and most difficult to catch. Herbert Mullin was one such killer, and while he may have been active for a very short period, he managed to do a tremendous amount of damage in such a little amount of time.

Over a five-month period in late 1972 and early 1973, Herbert Mullin killed thirteen people, including a college girl, a Catholic priest, and a former high school friend and that friend’s neighbors. To investigators, Mullin’s victims appeared to be—and indeed largely were—chosen at random and the weapons used were chosen more out of convenience than pathology. Had Mullin’s final murder not been committed in full view of witnesses, there’s a very good chance he would have gone on to kill many more people before being caught, if he ever was.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1972. "Dragnet set up for Catholic priest's slayer." Los Angeles Times, November 4: 34.

Dowd, Katie. 2022. "'Murder capital of the world': The terrifying years when multiple serial killers stalked Santa Cruz." SF Gate, August 21.

Green, Ryan. 2024. I Hear Voices: A Descent into the Dark Half of Psychotic Killer, Herbert Mullin. Herefordshire, UK: Independent.

Honig, Tom. 1973. "Did Mullin slay fourteen." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 10: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin enters plea: innocent, insanity." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 13: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin explains his reason for killing." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 15: 1.

—. 1973. "Mullin is found guilty." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 20: 1.

—. 1973. "'Overtones' of drugs in five slayings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 28: 1.

—. 1973. "Slaying suspect called a 'quiet, regular guy'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1.

Lunde, Donald, and Jefferson Morgan. 1980. The Die Song: A Journey into the Mind of a Mass Murderer. New York, NY: Norton.

Santa Crus Sentinel. 1973. "Suspect charged in six shootings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1.

Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1972. "Another disturbance at SC County Jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, September 14: 19.

—. 1972. "Body of slain transient is identified." Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 16: 10.

—. 1972. "Investigator hired to find Cabrillo coed." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 26: 46.

—. 1972. "Priest slain in confessional box of church." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 3: 2.

Smith, Dave. 1973. "Killer of killers? Town waiting for answer." Los Angeles Times, February 19: 3.

United Press International. 1973. "Friends claim man charged with 7 deaths used drugs." Sacramento Bee, February 16: 21.

 

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]]> Herbert Mullin: The Killer Hippie (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:32 Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random, without any preferred victim, that would prove the most terrifying and most difficult to catch. Herbert Mullin was one such killer, and while he may have been active for a very short period, he managed to do a tremendous amount of damage in such a little amount of time. Over a five-month period in late 1972 and early 1973, Herbert Mullin killed thirteen people, including a college girl, a Catholic priest, and a former high school friend and that friend’s neighbors. To investigators, Mullin’s victims appeared to be—and indeed largely were—chosen at random and the weapons used were chosen more out of convenience than pathology. Had Mullin’s final murder not been committed in full view of witnesses, there’s a very good chance he would have gone on to kill many more people before being caught, if he ever was. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1972. "Dragnet set up for Catholic priest's slayer." Los Angeles Times, November 4: 34. Dowd, Katie. 2022. "'Murder capital of the world': The terrifying years when multiple serial killers stalked Santa Cruz." SF Gate, August 21. Green, Ryan. 2024. I Hear Voices: A Descent into the Dark Half of Psychotic Killer, Herbert Mullin. Herefordshire, UK: Independent. Honig, Tom. 1973. "Did Mullin slay fourteen." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 10: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin enters plea: innocent, insanity." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 13: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin explains his reason for killing." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 15: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin is found guilty." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 20: 1. —. 1973. "'Overtones' of drugs in five slayings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 28: 1. —. 1973. "Slaying suspect called a 'quiet, regular guy'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1. Lunde, Donald, and Jefferson Morgan. 1980. The Die Song: A Journey into the Mind of a Mass Murderer. New York, NY: Norton. Santa Crus Sentinel. 1973. "Suspect charged in six shootings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1. Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1972. "Another disturbance at SC County Jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, September 14: 19. —. 1972. "Body of slain transient is identified." Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 16: 10. —. 1972. "Investigator hired to find Cabrillo coed." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 26: 46. —. 1972. "Priest slain in confessional box of church." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 3: 2. Smith, Dave. 1973. "Killer of killers? Town waiting for answer." Los Angeles Times, February 19: 3. United Press International. 1973. "Friends claim man charged with 7 deaths used drugs." Sacramento Bee, February 16: 21. Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random, without any preferred victim, that would prove the most terrifying and most difficult to catch. Herbert Mullin was one such killer, and while he may have been active for a very short period, he managed to do a tremendous amount of damage in such a little amount of time. Over a five-month period in late 1972 and early 1973, Herbert Mullin killed thirteen people, including a college girl, a Catholic priest, and a former high school friend and that friend’s neighbors. To investigators, Mullin’s victims appeared to be—and indeed largely were—chosen at random and the weapons used were chosen more out of convenience than pathology. Had Mullin’s final murder not been committed in full view of witnesses, there’s a very good chance he would have gone on to kill many more people before being caught, if he ever was. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1972. "Dragnet set up for Catholic priest's slayer." Los Angeles Times, November 4: 34. Dowd, Katie. 2022. "'Murder capital of the world': The terrifying years when multiple serial killers stalked Santa Cruz." SF Gate, August 21. Green, Ryan. 2024. I Hear Voices: A Descent into the Dark Half of Psychotic Killer, Herbert Mullin. Herefordshire, UK: Independent. Honig, Tom. 1973. "Did Mullin slay fourteen." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 10: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin enters plea: innocent, insanity." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 13: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin explains his reason for killing." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 15: 1. —. 1973. "Mullin is found guilty." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 20: 1. —. 1973. "'Overtones' of drugs in five slayings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 28: 1. —. 1973. "Slaying suspect called a 'quiet, regular guy'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1. Lunde, Donald, and Jefferson Morgan. 1980. The Die Song: A Journey into the Mind of a Mass Murderer. New York, NY: Norton. Santa Crus Sentinel. 1973. "Suspect charged in six shootings." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15: 1. Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1972. "Another disturbance at SC County Jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, September 14: 19. —. 1972. "Body of slain transient is identified." Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 16: 10. —. 1972. "Investigator hired to find Cabrillo coed." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 26: 46. —. 1972. "Priest slain in confessional box of church." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 3: 2. Smith, Dave. 1973. "Killer of killers? Town waiting for answer." Los Angeles Times, February 19: 3. United Press International. 1973. "Friends claim man charged with 7 deaths used drugs." Sacramento Bee, February 16: 21. true crime, exhibit c true full 660 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/K6GLOo4qtZ8rHaW_YuLK4gZjMwoiJOEcu5iSBHyzMnM The Unsolved Murder of Kristin O’Connell On the night of August 14, 1985, twenty-year-old Kristin O’Connell left a party in Ovid, NY to go for a walk. Two days later, her nude body was discovered near a cornfield along a rural county road; she had been stabbed in the chest and her throat was cut.

The unsolved murder of Kristin O’Connell has baffled local New York investigators for decades. At the time of her murder, Kristin had traveled from Minnesota to New York to visit a young man she’d met a few months earlier while on Spring Break in Florida. According to witnesses, Kristin wasn’t wearing shoes when she left the party and she wasn’t carrying a purse. Several witnesses reported having seen Kristin walking that night between 11:30 pm and 12:15 am, when she was seen talking to one or possible two men in a car. Roughly ten minutes later, several people reported hearing a loud scream coming from the area where her body was discovered.

In the decades since Kristin’s murder, police have interviewed dozens of witnesses and followed up on thousands of leads, yet the case remains no closer to being solved than it was in the days following the discovery of the body.

Please sign the Petition to override the decision to not permit 'touch DNA' to potentially solve this cold case! visit https://www.change.org/p/family-demands-dna-testing-by-othram-labs-in-the-kristin-o-connell-cold-case

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Allen, Matha. 1985. "Slain woman's parents seek comfort from her letter." Star Tribune, August 18: 35.

Associated Press. 1987. "Psychics seeking slues to 1985 murder in Ovid." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 22: 12.

—. 2009. "DNA may solve '85 slaying." Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY), August 13: 1.

Democrat and Chronicle . 1985. "Police ask help in Ovid murder." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 20: 11.

Democrat and Chronicle. 1985. "Lab to test items from slaying." Democrat and Chronicle , August 19: 7.

Ebert, Alex. 2009. "A Burnsville mother won't let her daughter's murder case go cold." Star Tribune, August 13.

Gillis, Jackie. 2023. What happened to Kristin O'Connell? March 2. Accessed March 2, 2025. https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/local-news/what-happened-to-kristin-oconnell/.

Lighty, Todd, and John Hartsock. 1985. "Brutal slaying shakes Seneca town." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 18: 1.

Pfifer, Jim. 1996. "Police suspect imprisoned man for 1985 murder in Ovid." Star-Gazette, January 28: 1.

Pittman, Mark. 1985. "Minn. woman found dead in Seneca." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 17: 1.

Ritter, Carol. 1985. "4 deaths, few answers in Seneca." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 22: 14.

—. 1986. "Parents on pilgrimage of grief." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 16: 1.

—. 1985. "Slaying no longer the talk of Ovid, but investigation, reaction continue." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), September 25: 11.

Shaw, David. 2009. "Police seek help on cold case." Finger Lakes Times, August 13.

—. 1986. "Kristin O'Connell's murderer thwarts police." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), February 21: 1.

—. 1986. "Murder case takes police out of state." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), January 8: 14.

—. 1985. "Cops place an ad in hunt for killer." Syracuse Herald-Journal, August 29: 1.

—. 1985. "Police hope TV reenactment of killing will help solve case." Syracuse Herald-Journal, September 13: 15.

—. 1985. "Slaying's legacy: a bounty and fear." Syracuse Herald-Journal, August 30: 95.

 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unsolved-murder-of-kristin-oconnell-_1qIgiRv On the night of August 14, 1985, twenty-year-old Kristin O’Connell left a party in Ovid, NY to go for a walk. Two days later, her nude body was discovered near a cornfield along a rural county road; she had been stabbed in the chest and her throat was cut.

The unsolved murder of Kristin O’Connell has baffled local New York investigators for decades. At the time of her murder, Kristin had traveled from Minnesota to New York to visit a young man she’d met a few months earlier while on Spring Break in Florida. According to witnesses, Kristin wasn’t wearing shoes when she left the party and she wasn’t carrying a purse. Several witnesses reported having seen Kristin walking that night between 11:30 pm and 12:15 am, when she was seen talking to one or possible two men in a car. Roughly ten minutes later, several people reported hearing a loud scream coming from the area where her body was discovered.

In the decades since Kristin’s murder, police have interviewed dozens of witnesses and followed up on thousands of leads, yet the case remains no closer to being solved than it was in the days following the discovery of the body.

Please sign the Petition to override the decision to not permit 'touch DNA' to potentially solve this cold case! visit https://www.change.org/p/family-demands-dna-testing-by-othram-labs-in-the-kristin-o-connell-cold-case

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Allen, Matha. 1985. "Slain woman's parents seek comfort from her letter." Star Tribune, August 18: 35.

Associated Press. 1987. "Psychics seeking slues to 1985 murder in Ovid." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 22: 12.

—. 2009. "DNA may solve '85 slaying." Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY), August 13: 1.

Democrat and Chronicle . 1985. "Police ask help in Ovid murder." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 20: 11.

Democrat and Chronicle. 1985. "Lab to test items from slaying." Democrat and Chronicle , August 19: 7.

Ebert, Alex. 2009. "A Burnsville mother won't let her daughter's murder case go cold." Star Tribune, August 13.

Gillis, Jackie. 2023. What happened to Kristin O'Connell? March 2. Accessed March 2, 2025. https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/local-news/what-happened-to-kristin-oconnell/.

Lighty, Todd, and John Hartsock. 1985. "Brutal slaying shakes Seneca town." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 18: 1.

Pfifer, Jim. 1996. "Police suspect imprisoned man for 1985 murder in Ovid." Star-Gazette, January 28: 1.

Pittman, Mark. 1985. "Minn. woman found dead in Seneca." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 17: 1.

Ritter, Carol. 1985. "4 deaths, few answers in Seneca." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 22: 14.

—. 1986. "Parents on pilgrimage of grief." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 16: 1.

—. 1985. "Slaying no longer the talk of Ovid, but investigation, reaction continue." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), September 25: 11.

Shaw, David. 2009. "Police seek help on cold case." Finger Lakes Times, August 13.

—. 1986. "Kristin O'Connell's murderer thwarts police." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), February 21: 1.

—. 1986. "Murder case takes police out of state." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), January 8: 14.

—. 1985. "Cops place an ad in hunt for killer." Syracuse Herald-Journal, August 29: 1.

—. 1985. "Police hope TV reenactment of killing will help solve case." Syracuse Herald-Journal, September 13: 15.

—. 1985. "Slaying's legacy: a bounty and fear." Syracuse Herald-Journal, August 30: 95.

 

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> The Unsolved Murder of Kristin O’Connell Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:02 On the night of August 14, 1985, twenty-year-old Kristin O’Connell left a party in Ovid, NY to go for a walk. Two days later, her nude body was discovered near a cornfield along a rural county road; she had been stabbed in the chest and her throat was cut.  The unsolved murder of Kristin O’Connell has baffled local New York investigators for decades. At the time of her murder, Kristin had traveled from Minnesota to New York to visit a young man she’d met a few months earlier while on Spring Break in Florida. According to witnesses, Kristin wasn’t wearing shoes when she left the party and she wasn’t carrying a purse. Several witnesses reported having seen Kristin walking that night between 11:30 pm and 12:15 am, when she was seen talking to one or possible two men in a car. Roughly ten minutes later, several people reported hearing a loud scream coming from the area where her body was discovered. In the decades since Kristin’s murder, police have interviewed dozens of witnesses and followed up on thousands of leads, yet the case remains no closer to being solved than it was in the days following the discovery of the body. Please sign the Petition to override the decision to not permit 'touch DNA' to potentially solve this cold case! visit https://www.change.org/p/family-demands-dna-testing-by-othram-labs-in-the-kristin-o-connell-cold-case Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Allen, Matha. 1985. "Slain woman's parents seek comfort from her letter." Star Tribune, August 18: 35. Associated Press. 1987. "Psychics seeking slues to 1985 murder in Ovid." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 22: 12. —. 2009. "DNA may solve '85 slaying." Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY), August 13: 1. Democrat and Chronicle . 1985. "Police ask help in Ovid murder." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 20: 11. Democrat and Chronicle. 1985. "Lab to test items from slaying." Democrat and Chronicle , August 19: 7. Ebert, Alex. 2009. "A Burnsville mother won't let her daughter's murder case go cold." Star Tribune, August 13. Gillis, Jackie. 2023. What happened to Kristin O'Connell? March 2. Accessed March 2, 2025. https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/local-news/what-happened-to-kristin-oconnell/. Lighty, Todd, and John Hartsock. 1985. "Brutal slaying shakes Seneca town." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 18: 1. Pfifer, Jim. 1996. "Police suspect imprisoned man for 1985 murder in Ovid." Star-Gazette, January 28: 1. Pittman, Mark. 1985. "Minn. woman found dead in Seneca." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 17: 1. Ritter, Carol. 1985. "4 deaths, few answers in Seneca." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 22: 14. —. 1986. "Parents on pilgrimage of grief." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 16: 1. —. 1985. "Slaying no longer the talk of Ovid, but investigation, reaction continue." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), September 25: 11. Shaw, David. 2009. "Police seek help on cold case." Finger Lakes Times, August 13. —. 1986. "Kristin O'Connell's murderer thwarts police." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), February 21: 1. —. 1986. "Murder case takes police out of state." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), January 8: 14. —. 1985. "Cops place an ad in hunt for killer." Syracuse Herald-Journal, August 29: 1. —. 1985. "Police hope TV reenactment of killing will help solve case." Syracuse Herald-Journal, September 13: 15. —. 1985. "Slaying's legacy: a bounty and fear." Syracuse Herald-Journal, August 30: 95. On the night of August 14, 1985, twenty-year-old Kristin O’Connell left a party in Ovid, NY to go for a walk. Two days later, her nude body was discovered near a cornfield along a rural county road; she had been stabbed in the chest and her throat was cut.  The unsolved murder of Kristin O’Connell has baffled local New York investigators for decades. At the time of her murder, Kristin had traveled from Minnesota to New York to visit a young man she’d met a few months earlier while on Spring Break in Florida. According to witnesses, Kristin wasn’t wearing shoes when she left the party and she wasn’t carrying a purse. Several witnesses reported having seen Kristin walking that night between 11:30 pm and 12:15 am, when she was seen talking to one or possible two men in a car. Roughly ten minutes later, several people reported hearing a loud scream coming from the area where her body was discovered. In the decades since Kristin’s murder, police have interviewed dozens of witnesses and followed up on thousands of leads, yet the case remains no closer to being solved than it was in the days following the discovery of the body. Please sign the Petition to override the decision to not permit 'touch DNA' to potentially solve this cold case! visit https://www.change.org/p/family-demands-dna-testing-by-othram-labs-in-the-kristin-o-connell-cold-case Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Allen, Matha. 1985. "Slain woman's parents seek comfort from her letter." Star Tribune, August 18: 35. Associated Press. 1987. "Psychics seeking slues to 1985 murder in Ovid." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 22: 12. —. 2009. "DNA may solve '85 slaying." Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY), August 13: 1. Democrat and Chronicle . 1985. "Police ask help in Ovid murder." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 20: 11. Democrat and Chronicle. 1985. "Lab to test items from slaying." Democrat and Chronicle , August 19: 7. Ebert, Alex. 2009. "A Burnsville mother won't let her daughter's murder case go cold." Star Tribune, August 13. Gillis, Jackie. 2023. What happened to Kristin O'Connell? March 2. Accessed March 2, 2025. https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/local-news/what-happened-to-kristin-oconnell/. Lighty, Todd, and John Hartsock. 1985. "Brutal slaying shakes Seneca town." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 18: 1. Pfifer, Jim. 1996. "Police suspect imprisoned man for 1985 murder in Ovid." Star-Gazette, January 28: 1. Pittman, Mark. 1985. "Minn. woman found dead in Seneca." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 17: 1. Ritter, Carol. 1985. "4 deaths, few answers in Seneca." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 22: 14. —. 1986. "Parents on pilgrimage of grief." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), August 16: 1. —. 1985. "Slaying no longer the talk of Ovid, but investigation, reaction continue." Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), September 25: 11. Shaw, David. 2009. "Police seek help on cold case." Finger Lakes Times, August 13. —. 1986. "Kristin O'Connell's murderer thwarts police." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), February 21: 1. —. 1986. "Murder case takes police out of state." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), January 8: 14. —. 1985. "Cops place an ad in hunt for killer." Syracuse Herald-Journal, August 29: 1. —. 1985. "Police hope TV reenactment of killing will help solve case." Syracuse Herald-Journal, September 13: 15. —. 1985. "Slaying's legacy: a bounty and fear." Syracuse Herald-Journal, August 30: 95. true crime, exhibit c true full 659 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/mC70qaL7piJyuM7pJ5CJA4hQZAiBzQN_spuE7fRAXUE Listener Tales 96: Buhtz Weirdos! Today we just wanted to be ourselves- and enjoy some Listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Throw on a comfy sweatshirt and join use as we talk about paranormal experiences at creepy schools!

Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 3/27/2025!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

 

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-96-buhtz-L__wuW39 Weirdos! Today we just wanted to be ourselves- and enjoy some Listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Throw on a comfy sweatshirt and join use as we talk about paranormal experiences at creepy schools!

Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 3/27/2025!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

 

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]]> Listener Tales 96: Buhtz Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:09 Weirdos! Today we just wanted to be ourselves- and enjoy some Listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Throw on a comfy sweatshirt and join use as we talk about paranormal experiences at creepy schools! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 3/27/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) Weirdos! Today we just wanted to be ourselves- and enjoy some Listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Throw on a comfy sweatshirt and join use as we talk about paranormal experiences at creepy schools! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 3/27/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) true crime, exhibit c true full 658 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/V0KU2EQ2_MMTW4Ce2toQI7TwMxnfv03MDnwBGg6RhRc Boston’s Great Molasses Flood of 1919 January 15, 1919 was an unusually warm day in Boston, a welcome change from the typically cold temperatures Bostonians had experienced in the previous days. A little after 12:30 pm, the residents of the city’s North End neighborhood were going about their usual routines when all of the sudden they felt the ground shake, followed by a loud rumbling roar, as though the train had gone off the tracks. Then, without warning, a wave of molasses—reportedly fifty feet high—flooded the neighborhood with more than 2.5 million gallons of syrup, destroying buildings, toppling the nearby elevated train line, and killing twenty-one people.

One of the lesser told and remembered stories in Boston’s history, the great molasses flood of 1919 caused untold damage to one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and injured more than 150 people, in addition to the twenty-one dead. Yet for an event so remarkable and strange, it is still unknown precisely what caused the Purity Distilling Company’s molasses storage tank to burst and dump its contents across the North End, making it one of Boston’s most bizarre pieces of folklore.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Boston Daily Globe. 1919. "Death toll from tank disaster 13." Boston Daily Globe, January 18: 1.

—. 1919. "Martin Clougherty awoke in a sea of sticky molasses." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7.

—. 1919. "Molasses tank explosion injures 50 and kills 11." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 1.

—. 1919. "No Bill returned in tank disaster." Boston Daily Globe, February 13: 3.

—. 1919. "Official police report of North End disaster." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7.

—. 1919. "Scenes of anguish at relief station." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7.

Buell, Spencer. 2019. "Anarchists, horses, heroes: 12 things you didn't know about the Great Boston Molasses Flood." Boston Magazine, Janaury 12.

Daily Boston Globe. 1919. "Explosion theory favored by expert." Daily Boston Globe, January 16: 1.

—. 1919. "Mayor appalled, promises probe." Daily Boston Globe, January 16: 1.

Dwyer, Dialynn. 2019. "What people saw and felt in the first moments of Boston's dead Great Molasses Flood." Boston Globe, January 13.

Jabr, Ferris. 2013. "The science of the Great Molasses Flood." Scientific American, August 1.

Park, Edwards. 1983. "Without warning, molasses surged over Boston 100 years ago." Smithsonian Magazine, November 1.

Puleo, Stephen. 2004. Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.

 

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]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/bostons-great-molasses-flood-of-1919-9b0ETegp January 15, 1919 was an unusually warm day in Boston, a welcome change from the typically cold temperatures Bostonians had experienced in the previous days. A little after 12:30 pm, the residents of the city’s North End neighborhood were going about their usual routines when all of the sudden they felt the ground shake, followed by a loud rumbling roar, as though the train had gone off the tracks. Then, without warning, a wave of molasses—reportedly fifty feet high—flooded the neighborhood with more than 2.5 million gallons of syrup, destroying buildings, toppling the nearby elevated train line, and killing twenty-one people.

One of the lesser told and remembered stories in Boston’s history, the great molasses flood of 1919 caused untold damage to one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and injured more than 150 people, in addition to the twenty-one dead. Yet for an event so remarkable and strange, it is still unknown precisely what caused the Purity Distilling Company’s molasses storage tank to burst and dump its contents across the North End, making it one of Boston’s most bizarre pieces of folklore.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Boston Daily Globe. 1919. "Death toll from tank disaster 13." Boston Daily Globe, January 18: 1.

—. 1919. "Martin Clougherty awoke in a sea of sticky molasses." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7.

—. 1919. "Molasses tank explosion injures 50 and kills 11." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 1.

—. 1919. "No Bill returned in tank disaster." Boston Daily Globe, February 13: 3.

—. 1919. "Official police report of North End disaster." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7.

—. 1919. "Scenes of anguish at relief station." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7.

Buell, Spencer. 2019. "Anarchists, horses, heroes: 12 things you didn't know about the Great Boston Molasses Flood." Boston Magazine, Janaury 12.

Daily Boston Globe. 1919. "Explosion theory favored by expert." Daily Boston Globe, January 16: 1.

—. 1919. "Mayor appalled, promises probe." Daily Boston Globe, January 16: 1.

Dwyer, Dialynn. 2019. "What people saw and felt in the first moments of Boston's dead Great Molasses Flood." Boston Globe, January 13.

Jabr, Ferris. 2013. "The science of the Great Molasses Flood." Scientific American, August 1.

Park, Edwards. 1983. "Without warning, molasses surged over Boston 100 years ago." Smithsonian Magazine, November 1.

Puleo, Stephen. 2004. Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.

 

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]]> Boston’s Great Molasses Flood of 1919 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:48 January 15, 1919 was an unusually warm day in Boston, a welcome change from the typically cold temperatures Bostonians had experienced in the previous days. A little after 12:30 pm, the residents of the city’s North End neighborhood were going about their usual routines when all of the sudden they felt the ground shake, followed by a loud rumbling roar, as though the train had gone off the tracks. Then, without warning, a wave of molasses—reportedly fifty feet high—flooded the neighborhood with more than 2.5 million gallons of syrup, destroying buildings, toppling the nearby elevated train line, and killing twenty-one people. One of the lesser told and remembered stories in Boston’s history, the great molasses flood of 1919 caused untold damage to one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and injured more than 150 people, in addition to the twenty-one dead. Yet for an event so remarkable and strange, it is still unknown precisely what caused the Purity Distilling Company’s molasses storage tank to burst and dump its contents across the North End, making it one of Boston’s most bizarre pieces of folklore. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Boston Daily Globe. 1919. "Death toll from tank disaster 13." Boston Daily Globe, January 18: 1. —. 1919. "Martin Clougherty awoke in a sea of sticky molasses." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7. —. 1919. "Molasses tank explosion injures 50 and kills 11." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 1. —. 1919. "No Bill returned in tank disaster." Boston Daily Globe, February 13: 3. —. 1919. "Official police report of North End disaster." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7. —. 1919. "Scenes of anguish at relief station." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7. Buell, Spencer. 2019. "Anarchists, horses, heroes: 12 things you didn't know about the Great Boston Molasses Flood." Boston Magazine, Janaury 12. Daily Boston Globe. 1919. "Explosion theory favored by expert." Daily Boston Globe, January 16: 1. —. 1919. "Mayor appalled, promises probe." Daily Boston Globe, January 16: 1. Dwyer, Dialynn. 2019. "What people saw and felt in the first moments of Boston's dead Great Molasses Flood." Boston Globe, January 13. Jabr, Ferris. 2013. "The science of the Great Molasses Flood." Scientific American, August 1. Park, Edwards. 1983. "Without warning, molasses surged over Boston 100 years ago." Smithsonian Magazine, November 1. Puleo, Stephen. 2004. Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. Boston, MA: Beacon Press. January 15, 1919 was an unusually warm day in Boston, a welcome change from the typically cold temperatures Bostonians had experienced in the previous days. A little after 12:30 pm, the residents of the city’s North End neighborhood were going about their usual routines when all of the sudden they felt the ground shake, followed by a loud rumbling roar, as though the train had gone off the tracks. Then, without warning, a wave of molasses—reportedly fifty feet high—flooded the neighborhood with more than 2.5 million gallons of syrup, destroying buildings, toppling the nearby elevated train line, and killing twenty-one people. One of the lesser told and remembered stories in Boston’s history, the great molasses flood of 1919 caused untold damage to one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and injured more than 150 people, in addition to the twenty-one dead. Yet for an event so remarkable and strange, it is still unknown precisely what caused the Purity Distilling Company’s molasses storage tank to burst and dump its contents across the North End, making it one of Boston’s most bizarre pieces of folklore. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Boston Daily Globe. 1919. "Death toll from tank disaster 13." Boston Daily Globe, January 18: 1. —. 1919. "Martin Clougherty awoke in a sea of sticky molasses." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7. —. 1919. "Molasses tank explosion injures 50 and kills 11." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 1. —. 1919. "No Bill returned in tank disaster." Boston Daily Globe, February 13: 3. —. 1919. "Official police report of North End disaster." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7. —. 1919. "Scenes of anguish at relief station." Boston Daily Globe, January 16: 7. Buell, Spencer. 2019. "Anarchists, horses, heroes: 12 things you didn't know about the Great Boston Molasses Flood." Boston Magazine, Janaury 12. Daily Boston Globe. 1919. "Explosion theory favored by expert." Daily Boston Globe, January 16: 1. —. 1919. "Mayor appalled, promises probe." Daily Boston Globe, January 16: 1. Dwyer, Dialynn. 2019. "What people saw and felt in the first moments of Boston's dead Great Molasses Flood." Boston Globe, January 13. Jabr, Ferris. 2013. "The science of the Great Molasses Flood." Scientific American, August 1. Park, Edwards. 1983. "Without warning, molasses surged over Boston 100 years ago." Smithsonian Magazine, November 1. Puleo, Stephen. 2004. Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. Boston, MA: Beacon Press. true crime, exhibit c true full 657 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UJ_WX8zStj_6EdUok6Gi1q3KUJV_n3_0Rf6fuPQv28k The Attempted Murder of Alison Botha On December 18, 1994, twenty-seven-year-old Alison Botha was abducted from the parking lot of her apartment in Port Elizabeth by two men she didn’t know and had never seen. After forcing her into her car, her abductors drove her to a remote field, where she was sexually assaulted, stabbed dozens of times, nearly decapitated, and left for dead.

Miraculously, Alison didn’t die in that field, but instead managed to get to a nearby road, where she found help and was transported to the nearest hospital where she received life-saving treatment. Because she remembered everything about her attackers, Alison was able to describe the men and they were quickly arrested and confessed to the assault.

Since enduring her horrific attack, Alison Botha has become a symbol of endurance and for decades her story of survival has inspired and empowered young women across South Africa and around the world.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Marianne, Thamm. 2018. I Have Life: Alison's Journey. Cape Town, South Africa: Penguin Random House South Africa.

Reddy, Tash. 2006. "Alison has life - and she truly cherishes it." Pretoria News, December 2.

—. 2006. "Miracle survivor Alison inspires." Weekend Argus (South Africa), December 3.

Sanpath, Arthi. 2010. "Will to survive triumphs incredible story of courage inspires all." Daily News (South Africa), August 23.

Thamm, Marianne. 2024. "Alison Botha health update — Reunited with family and fighting for recovery." Daily Maverick (South Africa), October 27.

The Mercury. 2023. "Rapist pair get paroled after serving 28 years." The Mercury (South Africa), July 6.

The Star. 2012. "Rape victim's parole shock." The Star (South Africa), January 19.

 

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]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-attempted-murder-of-alison-botha-dXVm_6pS On December 18, 1994, twenty-seven-year-old Alison Botha was abducted from the parking lot of her apartment in Port Elizabeth by two men she didn’t know and had never seen. After forcing her into her car, her abductors drove her to a remote field, where she was sexually assaulted, stabbed dozens of times, nearly decapitated, and left for dead.

Miraculously, Alison didn’t die in that field, but instead managed to get to a nearby road, where she found help and was transported to the nearest hospital where she received life-saving treatment. Because she remembered everything about her attackers, Alison was able to describe the men and they were quickly arrested and confessed to the assault.

Since enduring her horrific attack, Alison Botha has become a symbol of endurance and for decades her story of survival has inspired and empowered young women across South Africa and around the world.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Marianne, Thamm. 2018. I Have Life: Alison's Journey. Cape Town, South Africa: Penguin Random House South Africa.

Reddy, Tash. 2006. "Alison has life - and she truly cherishes it." Pretoria News, December 2.

—. 2006. "Miracle survivor Alison inspires." Weekend Argus (South Africa), December 3.

Sanpath, Arthi. 2010. "Will to survive triumphs incredible story of courage inspires all." Daily News (South Africa), August 23.

Thamm, Marianne. 2024. "Alison Botha health update — Reunited with family and fighting for recovery." Daily Maverick (South Africa), October 27.

The Mercury. 2023. "Rapist pair get paroled after serving 28 years." The Mercury (South Africa), July 6.

The Star. 2012. "Rape victim's parole shock." The Star (South Africa), January 19.

 

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]]> The Attempted Murder of Alison Botha Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:03 On December 18, 1994, twenty-seven-year-old Alison Botha was abducted from the parking lot of her apartment in Port Elizabeth by two men she didn’t know and had never seen. After forcing her into her car, her abductors drove her to a remote field, where she was sexually assaulted, stabbed dozens of times, nearly decapitated, and left for dead. Miraculously, Alison didn’t die in that field, but instead managed to get to a nearby road, where she found help and was transported to the nearest hospital where she received life-saving treatment. Because she remembered everything about her attackers, Alison was able to describe the men and they were quickly arrested and confessed to the assault.  Since enduring her horrific attack, Alison Botha has become a symbol of endurance and for decades her story of survival has inspired and empowered young women across South Africa and around the world. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Marianne, Thamm. 2018. I Have Life: Alison's Journey. Cape Town, South Africa: Penguin Random House South Africa. Reddy, Tash. 2006. "Alison has life - and she truly cherishes it." Pretoria News, December 2. —. 2006. "Miracle survivor Alison inspires." Weekend Argus (South Africa), December 3. Sanpath, Arthi. 2010. "Will to survive triumphs incredible story of courage inspires all." Daily News (South Africa), August 23. Thamm, Marianne. 2024. "Alison Botha health update — Reunited with family and fighting for recovery." Daily Maverick (South Africa), October 27. The Mercury. 2023. "Rapist pair get paroled after serving 28 years." The Mercury (South Africa), July 6. The Star. 2012. "Rape victim's parole shock." The Star (South Africa), January 19. On December 18, 1994, twenty-seven-year-old Alison Botha was abducted from the parking lot of her apartment in Port Elizabeth by two men she didn’t know and had never seen. After forcing her into her car, her abductors drove her to a remote field, where she was sexually assaulted, stabbed dozens of times, nearly decapitated, and left for dead. Miraculously, Alison didn’t die in that field, but instead managed to get to a nearby road, where she found help and was transported to the nearest hospital where she received life-saving treatment. Because she remembered everything about her attackers, Alison was able to describe the men and they were quickly arrested and confessed to the assault.  Since enduring her horrific attack, Alison Botha has become a symbol of endurance and for decades her story of survival has inspired and empowered young women across South Africa and around the world. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Marianne, Thamm. 2018. I Have Life: Alison's Journey. Cape Town, South Africa: Penguin Random House South Africa. Reddy, Tash. 2006. "Alison has life - and she truly cherishes it." Pretoria News, December 2. —. 2006. "Miracle survivor Alison inspires." Weekend Argus (South Africa), December 3. Sanpath, Arthi. 2010. "Will to survive triumphs incredible story of courage inspires all." Daily News (South Africa), August 23. Thamm, Marianne. 2024. "Alison Botha health update — Reunited with family and fighting for recovery." Daily Maverick (South Africa), October 27. The Mercury. 2023. "Rapist pair get paroled after serving 28 years." The Mercury (South Africa), July 6. The Star. 2012. "Rape victim's parole shock." The Star (South Africa), January 19. true crime, exhibit c true full 656 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/mFQjwxD36SdHdSX67M2NdHuPjNujV5GaeEnq4LJY0SQ The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis A little past midnight on July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis, a US Navy cruiser, had just delivered the uranium that would be used in the first nuclear bomb dropped on Japan, and was returning to the Philippines when it was struck by a Japanese torpedo. The ship was badly damaged in the attack and within ten minutes it rolled onto its side, dumping 890 crewmen into the pitch-black ocean and dragging the remaining 300 down with the ship.

Those who survived the torpedo strike did what they could to grab supplies before abandoning ship, but there were very few life boats or life jackets, so many of the sailors had to float in the water or cling to the few rafts they did manage to take before jumping from the boat. To make matters worse, their mission had been highly confidential and no one in the Navy knew where the Indianapolis was, much less that it had sank. The surviving crew thought things were about as bad as they could get, then the sharks began showing up.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1945. "Indianapolis sunk with 883 killed." Los Angeles Times, August 15: 1.

Austin, Daryl. 2021. "How a WWII Japanese sub commander helped exonerate a U.S. Navy captain." Washington Post, June 6.

Buckley, Chris. 2017. "Wreckage of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, lost for 72 years, is found in Pacific." New York Times, August 21.

Charles B. McVay, III, interview by US Naval History and Heritage Command. 2003. Recollections of Captain Charles B. McVay, III, USN, Commanding Officer of USS Indianapolis (CA-35) which was sunk by Japanese submarine I-58 on 30 July 1945 near the Philippines (April 20).

Newcomb, Richard F. 1958. "Court's verdict surprises, irks public." Indianapolis Star, November 30: 22.

—. 1958. "Rescue operation put in motion." Indianapolis Star, November 24: 1.

—. 1958. "Survivors begin ordeal in sea." Indianapolis Star, November 22: 1.

Paridon, Seth. n.d. "Surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis." National World War II Museum.

Phillips, Kristine. 2017. "USS Indianapolis survivor recalls four days in shark-filled sea." Washington Post, August 20.

1975. Jaws. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Performed by Robert Shaw.

US Navy Court of Inquiry. 1945. Summary findings regarding all circumstances connected with the sinking of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35), and the delay in reporting the loss of that ship August 13, 1945. Summary, Washington, DC: United States Government.

Vincent, Lynn, and Sara Vladic. 2018. Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

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]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sinking-of-the-uss-indianapolis-bxGHNHgs A little past midnight on July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis, a US Navy cruiser, had just delivered the uranium that would be used in the first nuclear bomb dropped on Japan, and was returning to the Philippines when it was struck by a Japanese torpedo. The ship was badly damaged in the attack and within ten minutes it rolled onto its side, dumping 890 crewmen into the pitch-black ocean and dragging the remaining 300 down with the ship.

Those who survived the torpedo strike did what they could to grab supplies before abandoning ship, but there were very few life boats or life jackets, so many of the sailors had to float in the water or cling to the few rafts they did manage to take before jumping from the boat. To make matters worse, their mission had been highly confidential and no one in the Navy knew where the Indianapolis was, much less that it had sank. The surviving crew thought things were about as bad as they could get, then the sharks began showing up.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1945. "Indianapolis sunk with 883 killed." Los Angeles Times, August 15: 1.

Austin, Daryl. 2021. "How a WWII Japanese sub commander helped exonerate a U.S. Navy captain." Washington Post, June 6.

Buckley, Chris. 2017. "Wreckage of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, lost for 72 years, is found in Pacific." New York Times, August 21.

Charles B. McVay, III, interview by US Naval History and Heritage Command. 2003. Recollections of Captain Charles B. McVay, III, USN, Commanding Officer of USS Indianapolis (CA-35) which was sunk by Japanese submarine I-58 on 30 July 1945 near the Philippines (April 20).

Newcomb, Richard F. 1958. "Court's verdict surprises, irks public." Indianapolis Star, November 30: 22.

—. 1958. "Rescue operation put in motion." Indianapolis Star, November 24: 1.

—. 1958. "Survivors begin ordeal in sea." Indianapolis Star, November 22: 1.

Paridon, Seth. n.d. "Surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis." National World War II Museum.

Phillips, Kristine. 2017. "USS Indianapolis survivor recalls four days in shark-filled sea." Washington Post, August 20.

1975. Jaws. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Performed by Robert Shaw.

US Navy Court of Inquiry. 1945. Summary findings regarding all circumstances connected with the sinking of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35), and the delay in reporting the loss of that ship August 13, 1945. Summary, Washington, DC: United States Government.

Vincent, Lynn, and Sara Vladic. 2018. Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

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]]> The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:24:12 A little past midnight on July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis, a US Navy cruiser, had just delivered the uranium that would be used in the first nuclear bomb dropped on Japan, and was returning to the Philippines when it was struck by a Japanese torpedo. The ship was badly damaged in the attack and within ten minutes it rolled onto its side, dumping 890 crewmen into the pitch-black ocean and dragging the remaining 300 down with the ship. Those who survived the torpedo strike did what they could to grab supplies before abandoning ship, but there were very few life boats or life jackets, so many of the sailors had to float in the water or cling to the few rafts they did manage to take before jumping from the boat. To make matters worse, their mission had been highly confidential and no one in the Navy knew where the Indianapolis was, much less that it had sank. The surviving crew thought things were about as bad as they could get, then the sharks began showing up. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1945. "Indianapolis sunk with 883 killed." Los Angeles Times, August 15: 1. Austin, Daryl. 2021. "How a WWII Japanese sub commander helped exonerate a U.S. Navy captain." Washington Post, June 6. Buckley, Chris. 2017. "Wreckage of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, lost for 72 years, is found in Pacific." New York Times, August 21. Charles B. McVay, III, interview by US Naval History and Heritage Command. 2003. Recollections of Captain Charles B. McVay, III, USN, Commanding Officer of USS Indianapolis (CA-35) which was sunk by Japanese submarine I-58 on 30 July 1945 near the Philippines (April 20). Newcomb, Richard F. 1958. "Court's verdict surprises, irks public." Indianapolis Star, November 30: 22. —. 1958. "Rescue operation put in motion." Indianapolis Star, November 24: 1. —. 1958. "Survivors begin ordeal in sea." Indianapolis Star, November 22: 1. Paridon, Seth. n.d. "Surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis." National World War II Museum.  Phillips, Kristine. 2017. "USS Indianapolis survivor recalls four days in shark-filled sea." Washington Post, August 20. 1975. Jaws. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Performed by Robert Shaw. US Navy Court of Inquiry. 1945. Summary findings regarding all circumstances connected with the sinking of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35), and the delay in reporting the loss of that ship August 13, 1945. Summary, Washington, DC: United States Government. Vincent, Lynn, and Sara Vladic. 2018. Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. A little past midnight on July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis, a US Navy cruiser, had just delivered the uranium that would be used in the first nuclear bomb dropped on Japan, and was returning to the Philippines when it was struck by a Japanese torpedo. The ship was badly damaged in the attack and within ten minutes it rolled onto its side, dumping 890 crewmen into the pitch-black ocean and dragging the remaining 300 down with the ship. Those who survived the torpedo strike did what they could to grab supplies before abandoning ship, but there were very few life boats or life jackets, so many of the sailors had to float in the water or cling to the few rafts they did manage to take before jumping from the boat. To make matters worse, their mission had been highly confidential and no one in the Navy knew where the Indianapolis was, much less that it had sank. The surviving crew thought things were about as bad as they could get, then the sharks began showing up. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1945. "Indianapolis sunk with 883 killed." Los Angeles Times, August 15: 1. Austin, Daryl. 2021. "How a WWII Japanese sub commander helped exonerate a U.S. Navy captain." Washington Post, June 6. Buckley, Chris. 2017. "Wreckage of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, lost for 72 years, is found in Pacific." New York Times, August 21. Charles B. McVay, III, interview by US Naval History and Heritage Command. 2003. Recollections of Captain Charles B. McVay, III, USN, Commanding Officer of USS Indianapolis (CA-35) which was sunk by Japanese submarine I-58 on 30 July 1945 near the Philippines (April 20). Newcomb, Richard F. 1958. "Court's verdict surprises, irks public." Indianapolis Star, November 30: 22. —. 1958. "Rescue operation put in motion." Indianapolis Star, November 24: 1. —. 1958. "Survivors begin ordeal in sea." Indianapolis Star, November 22: 1. Paridon, Seth. n.d. "Surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis." National World War II Museum.  Phillips, Kristine. 2017. "USS Indianapolis survivor recalls four days in shark-filled sea." Washington Post, August 20. 1975. Jaws. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Performed by Robert Shaw. US Navy Court of Inquiry. 1945. Summary findings regarding all circumstances connected with the sinking of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35), and the delay in reporting the loss of that ship August 13, 1945. Summary, Washington, DC: United States Government. Vincent, Lynn, and Sara Vladic. 2018. Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. true crime, exhibit c true full 655 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/w8saRPQf9pBlhVBQBAb1H-yRnKFAN4Xfdgs4H8IWUcU Spooky Lakes (Volume 2) Spooky Lakes time, everyone! Alaina brings us to Big Moose lake in New York State and shares the tragic story of Grace Brown’s murder. Grace’s ghost has been seen many times at the lake since she was murdered in 1906 and at the nearby Covewood lodge. We then follow Ash across the country to Oregon, more specifically Crater Lake in Crater Lake National park. Ash shares about all the mysterious disappearing planes, a double murder from 1952 and of course she could never forget the Old Man of the Lake.

 

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]]> Spooky Lakes (Volume 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:35 Spooky Lakes time, everyone! Alaina brings us to Big Moose lake in New York State and shares the tragic story of Grace Brown’s murder. Grace’s ghost has been seen many times at the lake since she was murdered in 1906 and at the nearby Covewood lodge. We then follow Ash across the country to Oregon, more specifically Crater Lake in Crater Lake National park. Ash shares about all the mysterious disappearing planes, a double murder from 1952 and of course she could never forget the Old Man of the Lake. Spooky Lakes time, everyone! Alaina brings us to Big Moose lake in New York State and shares the tragic story of Grace Brown’s murder. Grace’s ghost has been seen many times at the lake since she was murdered in 1906 and at the nearby Covewood lodge. We then follow Ash across the country to Oregon, more specifically Crater Lake in Crater Lake National park. Ash shares about all the mysterious disappearing planes, a double murder from 1952 and of course she could never forget the Old Man of the Lake. true crime, exhibit c true full 653 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/XJgyVGXsqdWCN1NXljHRz6JDCx00163BTO6MdlkIBJg Jean Harris and the Murder of Herman Tarnower (Part 2) When Jean Harris met Herman Tarnower in the winter of 1966, she quickly fell in love the charming doctor. Having just come out of a disappointing twenty-year marriage, Harris was desperate to find the love and stimulating partnership she’d long dreamed of, and believed she’d finally found it in the intellectual Tarnower and the two would live happily ever after. But fourteen years later, Tarnower was dead and Harris was on trial for his murder, her fantasy of happily ever after having crumbled around her.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!


 

References

Alexander, Shana. 1983. Very Much a Lady: The Untold Story of Jean Harris and Dr. Herman Tarnower. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.


 

Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Jean Harrids as a witness: sad, humorous, cutting." New York Times, January 28: B2.

Faron, James. 1980. "'Scarsdale Diet' doctor slain; headmistress charged." New York Times, March 12: A1.

Feron, James. 1981. "Defiant Jean Harris sentenced to mandatory fifteen years." New York Times, March 21: 1.

—. 1980. "Hard questioning is screening out Tarnower jurors." New York Times, November 13: B2.

—. 1980. "Jean Harris jury told of clothing found 'slashed'." New York Times, December 3: B1.

—. 1981. "Jurors in Harris trial re-enacted night of murder in deliberations." New York Times, February 26: A1.

—. 1980. "Policeman tells how Mrs. Harris described fight." New York Times, December 12: B1.

Haden-Guest, Anthony. 1980. "The headmistress and the diet doctor." New York Magazine, March 31.

The People of the State of New York v. Jean S. Harris. 1981. 84 A.D.2d 63 (Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department, December 30).

United Press International. 1981. "Juror says Mrs. Harris's tesimony was the key to murder." New York Times, February 25: B2.

 

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]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jean-harris-and-the-murder-of-herman-tarnower-part-2-XDZr6D2k When Jean Harris met Herman Tarnower in the winter of 1966, she quickly fell in love the charming doctor. Having just come out of a disappointing twenty-year marriage, Harris was desperate to find the love and stimulating partnership she’d long dreamed of, and believed she’d finally found it in the intellectual Tarnower and the two would live happily ever after. But fourteen years later, Tarnower was dead and Harris was on trial for his murder, her fantasy of happily ever after having crumbled around her.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!


 

References

Alexander, Shana. 1983. Very Much a Lady: The Untold Story of Jean Harris and Dr. Herman Tarnower. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.


 

Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Jean Harrids as a witness: sad, humorous, cutting." New York Times, January 28: B2.

Faron, James. 1980. "'Scarsdale Diet' doctor slain; headmistress charged." New York Times, March 12: A1.

Feron, James. 1981. "Defiant Jean Harris sentenced to mandatory fifteen years." New York Times, March 21: 1.

—. 1980. "Hard questioning is screening out Tarnower jurors." New York Times, November 13: B2.

—. 1980. "Jean Harris jury told of clothing found 'slashed'." New York Times, December 3: B1.

—. 1981. "Jurors in Harris trial re-enacted night of murder in deliberations." New York Times, February 26: A1.

—. 1980. "Policeman tells how Mrs. Harris described fight." New York Times, December 12: B1.

Haden-Guest, Anthony. 1980. "The headmistress and the diet doctor." New York Magazine, March 31.

The People of the State of New York v. Jean S. Harris. 1981. 84 A.D.2d 63 (Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department, December 30).

United Press International. 1981. "Juror says Mrs. Harris's tesimony was the key to murder." New York Times, February 25: B2.

 

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]]> Jean Harris and the Murder of Herman Tarnower (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:49 When Jean Harris met Herman Tarnower in the winter of 1966, she quickly fell in love the charming doctor. Having just come out of a disappointing twenty-year marriage, Harris was desperate to find the love and stimulating partnership she’d long dreamed of, and believed she’d finally found it in the intellectual Tarnower and the two would live happily ever after. But fourteen years later, Tarnower was dead and Harris was on trial for his murder, her fantasy of happily ever after having crumbled around her. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Alexander, Shana. 1983. Very Much a Lady: The Untold Story of Jean Harris and Dr. Herman Tarnower. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Jean Harrids as a witness: sad, humorous, cutting." New York Times, January 28: B2. Faron, James. 1980. "'Scarsdale Diet' doctor slain; headmistress charged." New York Times, March 12: A1. Feron, James. 1981. "Defiant Jean Harris sentenced to mandatory fifteen years." New York Times, March 21: 1. —. 1980. "Hard questioning is screening out Tarnower jurors." New York Times, November 13: B2. —. 1980. "Jean Harris jury told of clothing found 'slashed'." New York Times, December 3: B1. —. 1981. "Jurors in Harris trial re-enacted night of murder in deliberations." New York Times, February 26: A1. —. 1980. "Policeman tells how Mrs. Harris described fight." New York Times, December 12: B1. Haden-Guest, Anthony. 1980. "The headmistress and the diet doctor." New York Magazine, March 31. The People of the State of New York v. Jean S. Harris. 1981. 84 A.D.2d 63 (Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department, December 30). United Press International. 1981. "Juror says Mrs. Harris's tesimony was the key to murder." New York Times, February 25: B2. When Jean Harris met Herman Tarnower in the winter of 1966, she quickly fell in love the charming doctor. Having just come out of a disappointing twenty-year marriage, Harris was desperate to find the love and stimulating partnership she’d long dreamed of, and believed she’d finally found it in the intellectual Tarnower and the two would live happily ever after. But fourteen years later, Tarnower was dead and Harris was on trial for his murder, her fantasy of happily ever after having crumbled around her. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Alexander, Shana. 1983. Very Much a Lady: The Untold Story of Jean Harris and Dr. Herman Tarnower. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Jean Harrids as a witness: sad, humorous, cutting." New York Times, January 28: B2. Faron, James. 1980. "'Scarsdale Diet' doctor slain; headmistress charged." New York Times, March 12: A1. Feron, James. 1981. "Defiant Jean Harris sentenced to mandatory fifteen years." New York Times, March 21: 1. —. 1980. "Hard questioning is screening out Tarnower jurors." New York Times, November 13: B2. —. 1980. "Jean Harris jury told of clothing found 'slashed'." New York Times, December 3: B1. —. 1981. "Jurors in Harris trial re-enacted night of murder in deliberations." New York Times, February 26: A1. —. 1980. "Policeman tells how Mrs. Harris described fight." New York Times, December 12: B1. Haden-Guest, Anthony. 1980. "The headmistress and the diet doctor." New York Magazine, March 31. The People of the State of New York v. Jean S. Harris. 1981. 84 A.D.2d 63 (Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department, December 30). United Press International. 1981. "Juror says Mrs. Harris's tesimony was the key to murder." New York Times, February 25: B2. true crime, exhibit c true full 652 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pbanD94jkm5ZJXYsbVANOe3GUeFeLqSJLu3e-E7IcR4 Diving into SKELETA with Tobias Forge of GHOST Join us for a special bonus episode with Tobias Forge, the man behind the mythos that is The Band Ghost. Hear exclusive news about their latest album, the process behind the music and some you heard it here first moments. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out the new music video for Satanized!

Want more? Preorder the album 'Skeleta' which drops on 4/25/25! See Ghost LIVE in the upcoming SkeleTour World Tour! Grab the 4 issue 'Sister Imperator Comic'! You can find all things Ghost on https://ghost-official.com/

 

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]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/diving-into-skeleta-with-tobias-forge-of-ghost-vfNeKF1R Join us for a special bonus episode with Tobias Forge, the man behind the mythos that is The Band Ghost. Hear exclusive news about their latest album, the process behind the music and some you heard it here first moments. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out the new music video for Satanized!

Want more? Preorder the album 'Skeleta' which drops on 4/25/25! See Ghost LIVE in the upcoming SkeleTour World Tour! Grab the 4 issue 'Sister Imperator Comic'! You can find all things Ghost on https://ghost-official.com/

 

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]]> Diving into SKELETA with Tobias Forge of GHOST Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:14 Join us for a special bonus episode with Tobias Forge, the man behind the mythos that is The Band Ghost. Hear exclusive news about their latest album, the process behind the music and some you heard it here first moments. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out the new music video for Satanized! Want more? Preorder the album 'Skeleta' which drops on 4/25/25! See Ghost LIVE in the upcoming SkeleTour World Tour! Grab the 4 issue 'Sister Imperator Comic'! You can find all things Ghost on https://ghost-official.com/ Join us for a special bonus episode with Tobias Forge, the man behind the mythos that is The Band Ghost. Hear exclusive news about their latest album, the process behind the music and some you heard it here first moments. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out the new music video for Satanized! Want more? Preorder the album 'Skeleta' which drops on 4/25/25! See Ghost LIVE in the upcoming SkeleTour World Tour! Grab the 4 issue 'Sister Imperator Comic'! You can find all things Ghost on https://ghost-official.com/ true crime, exhibit c true full 654 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0nZQV6wGcQ6MT42dbCJkiYbnoR_mx2Eh3yevqrBLvyc Jean Harris and the Murder of Herman Tarnower (Part 1) When Jean Harris met Herman Tarnower in the winter of 1966, she quickly fell in love the charming doctor. Having just come out of a disappointing twenty-year marriage, Harris was desperate to find the love and stimulating partnership she’d long dreamed of, and believed she’d finally found it in the intellectual Tarnower and the two would live happily ever after. But fourteen years later, Tarnower was dead and Harris was on trial for his murder, her fantasy of happily ever after having crumbled around her.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Alexander, Shana. 1983. Very Much a Lady: The Untold Story of Jean Harris and Dr. Herman Tarnower. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Jean Harrids as a witness: sad, humorous, cutting." New York Times, January 28: B2.

Faron, James. 1980. "'Scarsdale Diet' doctor slain; headmistress charged." New York Times, March 12: A1.

Feron, James. 1981. "Defiant Jean Harris sentenced to mandatory fifteen years." New York Times, March 21: 1.

—. 1980. "Hard questioning is screening out Tarnower jurors." New York Times, November 13: B2.

—. 1980. "Jean Harris jury told of clothing found 'slashed'." New York Times, December 3: B1.

—. 1981. "Jurors in Harris trial re-enacted night of murder in deliberations." New York Times, February 26: A1.

—. 1980. "Policeman tells how Mrs. Harris described fight." New York Times, December 12: B1.

Haden-Guest, Anthony. 1980. "The headmistress and the diet doctor." New York Magazine, March 31.

The People of the State of New York v. Jean S. Harris. 1981. 84 A.D.2d 63 (Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department, December 30).

United Press International. 1981. "Juror says Mrs. Harris's tesimony was the key to murder." New York Times, February 25: B2.

 

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]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jean-harris-and-the-murder-of-herman-tarnower-part-1-Et3nrRio When Jean Harris met Herman Tarnower in the winter of 1966, she quickly fell in love the charming doctor. Having just come out of a disappointing twenty-year marriage, Harris was desperate to find the love and stimulating partnership she’d long dreamed of, and believed she’d finally found it in the intellectual Tarnower and the two would live happily ever after. But fourteen years later, Tarnower was dead and Harris was on trial for his murder, her fantasy of happily ever after having crumbled around her.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Alexander, Shana. 1983. Very Much a Lady: The Untold Story of Jean Harris and Dr. Herman Tarnower. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Jean Harrids as a witness: sad, humorous, cutting." New York Times, January 28: B2.

Faron, James. 1980. "'Scarsdale Diet' doctor slain; headmistress charged." New York Times, March 12: A1.

Feron, James. 1981. "Defiant Jean Harris sentenced to mandatory fifteen years." New York Times, March 21: 1.

—. 1980. "Hard questioning is screening out Tarnower jurors." New York Times, November 13: B2.

—. 1980. "Jean Harris jury told of clothing found 'slashed'." New York Times, December 3: B1.

—. 1981. "Jurors in Harris trial re-enacted night of murder in deliberations." New York Times, February 26: A1.

—. 1980. "Policeman tells how Mrs. Harris described fight." New York Times, December 12: B1.

Haden-Guest, Anthony. 1980. "The headmistress and the diet doctor." New York Magazine, March 31.

The People of the State of New York v. Jean S. Harris. 1981. 84 A.D.2d 63 (Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department, December 30).

United Press International. 1981. "Juror says Mrs. Harris's tesimony was the key to murder." New York Times, February 25: B2.

 

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]]> Jean Harris and the Murder of Herman Tarnower (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:23:50 When Jean Harris met Herman Tarnower in the winter of 1966, she quickly fell in love the charming doctor. Having just come out of a disappointing twenty-year marriage, Harris was desperate to find the love and stimulating partnership she’d long dreamed of, and believed she’d finally found it in the intellectual Tarnower and the two would live happily ever after. But fourteen years later, Tarnower was dead and Harris was on trial for his murder, her fantasy of happily ever after having crumbled around her. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Alexander, Shana. 1983. Very Much a Lady: The Untold Story of Jean Harris and Dr. Herman Tarnower. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Jean Harrids as a witness: sad, humorous, cutting." New York Times, January 28: B2. Faron, James. 1980. "'Scarsdale Diet' doctor slain; headmistress charged." New York Times, March 12: A1. Feron, James. 1981. "Defiant Jean Harris sentenced to mandatory fifteen years." New York Times, March 21: 1. —. 1980. "Hard questioning is screening out Tarnower jurors." New York Times, November 13: B2. —. 1980. "Jean Harris jury told of clothing found 'slashed'." New York Times, December 3: B1. —. 1981. "Jurors in Harris trial re-enacted night of murder in deliberations." New York Times, February 26: A1. —. 1980. "Policeman tells how Mrs. Harris described fight." New York Times, December 12: B1. Haden-Guest, Anthony. 1980. "The headmistress and the diet doctor." New York Magazine, March 31. The People of the State of New York v. Jean S. Harris. 1981. 84 A.D.2d 63 (Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department, December 30). United Press International. 1981. "Juror says Mrs. Harris's tesimony was the key to murder." New York Times, February 25: B2. When Jean Harris met Herman Tarnower in the winter of 1966, she quickly fell in love the charming doctor. Having just come out of a disappointing twenty-year marriage, Harris was desperate to find the love and stimulating partnership she’d long dreamed of, and believed she’d finally found it in the intellectual Tarnower and the two would live happily ever after. But fourteen years later, Tarnower was dead and Harris was on trial for his murder, her fantasy of happily ever after having crumbled around her. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Alexander, Shana. 1983. Very Much a Lady: The Untold Story of Jean Harris and Dr. Herman Tarnower. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Jean Harrids as a witness: sad, humorous, cutting." New York Times, January 28: B2. Faron, James. 1980. "'Scarsdale Diet' doctor slain; headmistress charged." New York Times, March 12: A1. Feron, James. 1981. "Defiant Jean Harris sentenced to mandatory fifteen years." New York Times, March 21: 1. —. 1980. "Hard questioning is screening out Tarnower jurors." New York Times, November 13: B2. —. 1980. "Jean Harris jury told of clothing found 'slashed'." New York Times, December 3: B1. —. 1981. "Jurors in Harris trial re-enacted night of murder in deliberations." New York Times, February 26: A1. —. 1980. "Policeman tells how Mrs. Harris described fight." New York Times, December 12: B1. Haden-Guest, Anthony. 1980. "The headmistress and the diet doctor." New York Magazine, March 31. The People of the State of New York v. Jean S. Harris. 1981. 84 A.D.2d 63 (Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department, December 30). United Press International. 1981. "Juror says Mrs. Harris's tesimony was the key to murder." New York Times, February 25: B2. true crime, exhibit c true full 651 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6VySUMHXQL_vZpMcq7ZlxoXpNkq26rwtGLvyfdNFN_k Plagues of Hysteria with Andrew McMahon Weirdos! Today we've got a special guest -Andrew McMahon of 'Something Corporate', 'Jack's Mannequin', and 'Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness'. In addition to heating about his journey as an artist, Alaina dives into some dark history and tells us about dancing plagues and other instances of hysteria.

Want to check out Andrew's music, or purchase merch or tour tickets? Visit https://andrewmcmahon.com/

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]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/plagues-of-hysteria-with-andrew-mcmahon-WSKJsNEm Weirdos! Today we've got a special guest -Andrew McMahon of 'Something Corporate', 'Jack's Mannequin', and 'Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness'. In addition to heating about his journey as an artist, Alaina dives into some dark history and tells us about dancing plagues and other instances of hysteria.

Want to check out Andrew's music, or purchase merch or tour tickets? Visit https://andrewmcmahon.com/

Don't forget to check out the 'Dear Jack Foundation' which provides impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer and their families. For more information visit the foundation's website at https://www.dearjackfoundation.org/ .

 

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]]> Plagues of Hysteria with Andrew McMahon Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:14 Weirdos! Today we've got a special guest -Andrew McMahon of 'Something Corporate', 'Jack's Mannequin', and 'Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness'. In addition to heating about his journey as an artist, Alaina dives into some dark history and tells us about dancing plagues and other instances of hysteria. Want to check out Andrew's music, or purchase merch or tour tickets? Visit https://andrewmcmahon.com/ Don't forget to check out the 'Dear Jack Foundation' which provides impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer and their families. For more information visit the foundation's website at https://www.dearjackfoundation.org/ . Weirdos! Today we've got a special guest -Andrew McMahon of 'Something Corporate', 'Jack's Mannequin', and 'Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness'. In addition to heating about his journey as an artist, Alaina dives into some dark history and tells us about dancing plagues and other instances of hysteria. Want to check out Andrew's music, or purchase merch or tour tickets? Visit https://andrewmcmahon.com/ Don't forget to check out the 'Dear Jack Foundation' which provides impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer and their families. For more information visit the foundation's website at https://www.dearjackfoundation.org/ . true crime, exhibit c true full 650 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9yWtnpy7-hy4adN3N-p9qbqZB2CymQ5_5FNhQCu3kk8 Listener Tales 95: Sleepover Edition Weirdos! Grab your sleepingbag, bags of snacks, and facemasks, and get ready for a slumber party! This month, we're giving you a fresh batch of listener tales brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!

Today we're talking dreams and astral projection! We have MULTIPLE prophetic dreams, lucid dreams, demons, and a BEAUTIFUL meetcute in a shared dreamscape that brings the entire pod lab to tears!

Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 2/27/2025!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-95-sleepover-edition-xIK0jDOi Weirdos! Grab your sleepingbag, bags of snacks, and facemasks, and get ready for a slumber party! This month, we're giving you a fresh batch of listener tales brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!

Today we're talking dreams and astral projection! We have MULTIPLE prophetic dreams, lucid dreams, demons, and a BEAUTIFUL meetcute in a shared dreamscape that brings the entire pod lab to tears!

Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 2/27/2025!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

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]]> Listener Tales 95: Sleepover Edition Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:05 Weirdos! Grab your sleepingbag, bags of snacks, and facemasks, and get ready for a slumber party! This month, we're giving you a fresh batch of listener tales brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we're talking dreams and astral projection! We have MULTIPLE prophetic dreams, lucid dreams, demons, and a BEAUTIFUL meetcute in a shared dreamscape that brings the entire pod lab to tears! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 2/27/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) Weirdos! Grab your sleepingbag, bags of snacks, and facemasks, and get ready for a slumber party! This month, we're giving you a fresh batch of listener tales brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we're talking dreams and astral projection! We have MULTIPLE prophetic dreams, lucid dreams, demons, and a BEAUTIFUL meetcute in a shared dreamscape that brings the entire pod lab to tears! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 2/27/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) true crime, exhibit c true full 649 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/mn7F7pWTNWf0KVd0El4QuYuG5IlgywrTEQfCi8ZKcGM A Deeper Dive into the Murder of Elizabeth Short (Part 2) On the morning of January 15, 1947, a woman walking with her young daughter spotted something pale and white lying in the weeds of a vacant lot. When the woman walked closer to get a better look, she made a horrifying discovery: the bisected body of a young woman, brutally murdered and like trash in the abandoned overgrown lot. The woman in the lot would soon be identified as twenty-two-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short, who the press nicknamed “The Black Dahlia.”

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1947. "Mrs. Phoebe Short can't believe slain girl hers." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 17: 2.

Bartlett, Jim. 2017. The Black Dahlia: Los Angeles' most famous unsolved murder. January 8. Accessed January 14, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38513320.

Daily News. 1947. "Body of girl mutilated by murderer." Daily News (Los Angeles, CA), January 15: 1.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1947. Correspondence, Identification Division, FBI. Letter from R.B. Hood, SAC to Director Hoover, re: Black Dahlia identification, Washington, DC: United States Department of Justice.

Gilmore, John. 1994. Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia. Gardena, CA: Zanja Press.

Goffard, Christopher. 2024. "The killing of Elizabeth Short, dubbed the Black Dahlia, has inspired endless theories." Los Angeles Times, October 26: B1.

Hodel, Steve. 2003. Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder. New York, NY: Arcade Publishing.

Lait, Matt. 1991. "Memories of murder." Los Angeles Times, June 22: B1.

—. 1991. "Search fails to turn up evidence of '47 murder." Los Angeles Times, June 23: B1.

Los Angeles Times. 1947. "Beth Short slaying suspect jailed after asserted admission of crime." Los Angeles Times, January 29: 2.

—. 1947. "'Black Dahlia' knife braggart terroizes girl." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 7.

—. 1947. "'Black Dahlia's' love life traced in search for her fiendish murderer." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 18: 3.

—. 1947. "'Dahlia' clues fail; inquest conducted." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 23: 2.

—. 1947. "Elizabeth Short case slayer baffles police." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 31: 2.

—. 1947. "Girl victim of sex fiend found slain." Los Angeles Times, January 16: 2.

—. 2004. "Janice Knowlton claimed a link to Black Dahlia murder." Los Angeles Times, December 19: B7.

—. 1947. "'Killer' fails to surrender in Elizabeth Short death." Los Angeles Times, January 30: 2.

—. 1947. "Mystery envelope sent in 'Dahlia' case; address book gives dozens of fresh leads." Los Angeles Times, January 25: 3.

—. 1947. "Police await second 'Dahlia' letter for clue to break murder case." Los Angeles Times, January 27: 2.

—. 1947. "Police free red-haired salesman as suspect in 'Black Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 21: 2.

—. 1947. "Police stumped in beauty killing." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2.

—. 1947. "Soldier's 'Dahlia' date tale newest clue in slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 6: 2.

—. 1947. "Soldier's leave time checked in 'Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, February 7: 2.

—. 1947. "Suspect detained for questioning in 'Black Dahlia' mutilation murder." Los Angeles Times, January 20: 2.

—. 1947. "Tooth cavities clue checked in beauty slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 4: 2.

Nightingale, Suzan. 1982. "Author claims to have found 1947 murderer." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Janaury 17.

United Press. 1947. "'Sick' veteran is booked in Dahlia death." Fresno Bee, January 29: 1.

—. 1947. "Spurned lover is hunted in murder of 'Black Dahlia'." Fresno Bee, January 17: 1.

—. 1947. "L.A. Police hope Dahliua murderer will surrender." Sacramento Bee, January 28: 4.

Weller, Sheila. 2015. "The sins of the father." Dujour, June 01.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/a-deeper-dive-into-the-murder-of-elizabeth-short-part-2-yHXU6nP5 On the morning of January 15, 1947, a woman walking with her young daughter spotted something pale and white lying in the weeds of a vacant lot. When the woman walked closer to get a better look, she made a horrifying discovery: the bisected body of a young woman, brutally murdered and like trash in the abandoned overgrown lot. The woman in the lot would soon be identified as twenty-two-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short, who the press nicknamed “The Black Dahlia.”

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1947. "Mrs. Phoebe Short can't believe slain girl hers." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 17: 2.

Bartlett, Jim. 2017. The Black Dahlia: Los Angeles' most famous unsolved murder. January 8. Accessed January 14, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38513320.

Daily News. 1947. "Body of girl mutilated by murderer." Daily News (Los Angeles, CA), January 15: 1.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1947. Correspondence, Identification Division, FBI. Letter from R.B. Hood, SAC to Director Hoover, re: Black Dahlia identification, Washington, DC: United States Department of Justice.

Gilmore, John. 1994. Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia. Gardena, CA: Zanja Press.

Goffard, Christopher. 2024. "The killing of Elizabeth Short, dubbed the Black Dahlia, has inspired endless theories." Los Angeles Times, October 26: B1.

Hodel, Steve. 2003. Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder. New York, NY: Arcade Publishing.

Lait, Matt. 1991. "Memories of murder." Los Angeles Times, June 22: B1.

—. 1991. "Search fails to turn up evidence of '47 murder." Los Angeles Times, June 23: B1.

Los Angeles Times. 1947. "Beth Short slaying suspect jailed after asserted admission of crime." Los Angeles Times, January 29: 2.

—. 1947. "'Black Dahlia' knife braggart terroizes girl." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 7.

—. 1947. "'Black Dahlia's' love life traced in search for her fiendish murderer." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 18: 3.

—. 1947. "'Dahlia' clues fail; inquest conducted." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 23: 2.

—. 1947. "Elizabeth Short case slayer baffles police." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 31: 2.

—. 1947. "Girl victim of sex fiend found slain." Los Angeles Times, January 16: 2.

—. 2004. "Janice Knowlton claimed a link to Black Dahlia murder." Los Angeles Times, December 19: B7.

—. 1947. "'Killer' fails to surrender in Elizabeth Short death." Los Angeles Times, January 30: 2.

—. 1947. "Mystery envelope sent in 'Dahlia' case; address book gives dozens of fresh leads." Los Angeles Times, January 25: 3.

—. 1947. "Police await second 'Dahlia' letter for clue to break murder case." Los Angeles Times, January 27: 2.

—. 1947. "Police free red-haired salesman as suspect in 'Black Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 21: 2.

—. 1947. "Police stumped in beauty killing." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2.

—. 1947. "Soldier's 'Dahlia' date tale newest clue in slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 6: 2.

—. 1947. "Soldier's leave time checked in 'Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, February 7: 2.

—. 1947. "Suspect detained for questioning in 'Black Dahlia' mutilation murder." Los Angeles Times, January 20: 2.

—. 1947. "Tooth cavities clue checked in beauty slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 4: 2.

Nightingale, Suzan. 1982. "Author claims to have found 1947 murderer." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Janaury 17.

United Press. 1947. "'Sick' veteran is booked in Dahlia death." Fresno Bee, January 29: 1.

—. 1947. "Spurned lover is hunted in murder of 'Black Dahlia'." Fresno Bee, January 17: 1.

—. 1947. "L.A. Police hope Dahliua murderer will surrender." Sacramento Bee, January 28: 4.

Weller, Sheila. 2015. "The sins of the father." Dujour, June 01.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> A Deeper Dive into the Murder of Elizabeth Short (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:18:27 On the morning of January 15, 1947, a woman walking with her young daughter spotted something pale and white lying in the weeds of a vacant lot. When the woman walked closer to get a better look, she made a horrifying discovery: the bisected body of a young woman, brutally murdered and like trash in the abandoned overgrown lot. The woman in the lot would soon be identified as twenty-two-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short, who the press nicknamed “The Black Dahlia.”  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1947. "Mrs. Phoebe Short can't believe slain girl hers." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 17: 2. Bartlett, Jim. 2017. The Black Dahlia: Los Angeles' most famous unsolved murder. January 8. Accessed January 14, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38513320. Daily News. 1947. "Body of girl mutilated by murderer." Daily News (Los Angeles, CA), January 15: 1. Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1947. Correspondence, Identification Division, FBI. Letter from R.B. Hood, SAC to Director Hoover, re: Black Dahlia identification, Washington, DC: United States Department of Justice. Gilmore, John. 1994. Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia. Gardena, CA: Zanja Press. Goffard, Christopher. 2024. "The killing of Elizabeth Short, dubbed the Black Dahlia, has inspired endless theories." Los Angeles Times, October 26: B1. Hodel, Steve. 2003. Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder. New York, NY: Arcade Publishing. Lait, Matt. 1991. "Memories of murder." Los Angeles Times, June 22: B1. —. 1991. "Search fails to turn up evidence of '47 murder." Los Angeles Times, June 23: B1. Los Angeles Times. 1947. "Beth Short slaying suspect jailed after asserted admission of crime." Los Angeles Times, January 29: 2. —. 1947. "'Black Dahlia' knife braggart terroizes girl." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 7. —. 1947. "'Black Dahlia's' love life traced in search for her fiendish murderer." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 18: 3. —. 1947. "'Dahlia' clues fail; inquest conducted." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 23: 2. —. 1947. "Elizabeth Short case slayer baffles police." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 31: 2. —. 1947. "Girl victim of sex fiend found slain." Los Angeles Times, January 16: 2. —. 2004. "Janice Knowlton claimed a link to Black Dahlia murder." Los Angeles Times, December 19: B7. —. 1947. "'Killer' fails to surrender in Elizabeth Short death." Los Angeles Times, January 30: 2. —. 1947. "Mystery envelope sent in 'Dahlia' case; address book gives dozens of fresh leads." Los Angeles Times, January 25: 3. —. 1947. "Police await second 'Dahlia' letter for clue to break murder case." Los Angeles Times, January 27: 2. —. 1947. "Police free red-haired salesman as suspect in 'Black Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 21: 2. —. 1947. "Police stumped in beauty killing." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2. —. 1947. "Soldier's 'Dahlia' date tale newest clue in slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 6: 2. —. 1947. "Soldier's leave time checked in 'Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, February 7: 2. —. 1947. "Suspect detained for questioning in 'Black Dahlia' mutilation murder." Los Angeles Times, January 20: 2. —. 1947. "Tooth cavities clue checked in beauty slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 4: 2. Nightingale, Suzan. 1982. "Author claims to have found 1947 murderer." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Janaury 17. United Press. 1947. "'Sick' veteran is booked in Dahlia death." Fresno Bee, January 29: 1. —. 1947. "Spurned lover is hunted in murder of 'Black Dahlia'." Fresno Bee, January 17: 1. —. 1947. "L.A. Police hope Dahliua murderer will surrender." Sacramento Bee, January 28: 4. Weller, Sheila. 2015. "The sins of the father." Dujour, June 01. On the morning of January 15, 1947, a woman walking with her young daughter spotted something pale and white lying in the weeds of a vacant lot. When the woman walked closer to get a better look, she made a horrifying discovery: the bisected body of a young woman, brutally murdered and like trash in the abandoned overgrown lot. The woman in the lot would soon be identified as twenty-two-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short, who the press nicknamed “The Black Dahlia.”  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1947. "Mrs. Phoebe Short can't believe slain girl hers." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 17: 2. Bartlett, Jim. 2017. The Black Dahlia: Los Angeles' most famous unsolved murder. January 8. Accessed January 14, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38513320. Daily News. 1947. "Body of girl mutilated by murderer." Daily News (Los Angeles, CA), January 15: 1. Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1947. Correspondence, Identification Division, FBI. Letter from R.B. Hood, SAC to Director Hoover, re: Black Dahlia identification, Washington, DC: United States Department of Justice. Gilmore, John. 1994. Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia. Gardena, CA: Zanja Press. Goffard, Christopher. 2024. "The killing of Elizabeth Short, dubbed the Black Dahlia, has inspired endless theories." Los Angeles Times, October 26: B1. Hodel, Steve. 2003. Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder. New York, NY: Arcade Publishing. Lait, Matt. 1991. "Memories of murder." Los Angeles Times, June 22: B1. —. 1991. "Search fails to turn up evidence of '47 murder." Los Angeles Times, June 23: B1. Los Angeles Times. 1947. "Beth Short slaying suspect jailed after asserted admission of crime." Los Angeles Times, January 29: 2. —. 1947. "'Black Dahlia' knife braggart terroizes girl." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 7. —. 1947. "'Black Dahlia's' love life traced in search for her fiendish murderer." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 18: 3. —. 1947. "'Dahlia' clues fail; inquest conducted." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 23: 2. —. 1947. "Elizabeth Short case slayer baffles police." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 31: 2. —. 1947. "Girl victim of sex fiend found slain." Los Angeles Times, January 16: 2. —. 2004. "Janice Knowlton claimed a link to Black Dahlia murder." Los Angeles Times, December 19: B7. —. 1947. "'Killer' fails to surrender in Elizabeth Short death." Los Angeles Times, January 30: 2. —. 1947. "Mystery envelope sent in 'Dahlia' case; address book gives dozens of fresh leads." Los Angeles Times, January 25: 3. —. 1947. "Police await second 'Dahlia' letter for clue to break murder case." Los Angeles Times, January 27: 2. —. 1947. "Police free red-haired salesman as suspect in 'Black Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 21: 2. —. 1947. "Police stumped in beauty killing." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2. —. 1947. "Soldier's 'Dahlia' date tale newest clue in slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 6: 2. —. 1947. "Soldier's leave time checked in 'Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, February 7: 2. —. 1947. "Suspect detained for questioning in 'Black Dahlia' mutilation murder." Los Angeles Times, January 20: 2. —. 1947. "Tooth cavities clue checked in beauty slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 4: 2. Nightingale, Suzan. 1982. "Author claims to have found 1947 murderer." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Janaury 17. United Press. 1947. "'Sick' veteran is booked in Dahlia death." Fresno Bee, January 29: 1. —. 1947. "Spurned lover is hunted in murder of 'Black Dahlia'." Fresno Bee, January 17: 1. —. 1947. "L.A. Police hope Dahliua murderer will surrender." Sacramento Bee, January 28: 4. Weller, Sheila. 2015. "The sins of the father." Dujour, June 01. true crime true full 648 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/J06OE-TflXTileAV2ZUFK_AqOXcILYzpcjFta1i-Lnk A Deeper Dive into the Murder of Elizabeth Short (Part 1) On the morning of January 15, 1947, a woman walking with her young daughter spotted something pale and white lying in the weeds of a vacant lot. When the woman walked closer to get a better look, she made a horrifying discovery: the bisected body of a young woman, brutally murdered and like trash in the abandoned overgrown lot. The woman in the lot would soon be identified as twenty-two-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short, who the press nicknamed “The Black Dahlia.”

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1947. "Mrs. Phoebe Short can't believe slain girl hers." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 17: 2.

Bartlett, Jim. 2017. The Black Dahlia: Los Angeles' most famous unsolved murder. January 8. Accessed January 14, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38513320.

Daily News. 1947. "Body of girl mutilated by murderer." Daily News (Los Angeles, CA), January 15: 1.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1947. Correspondence, Identification Division, FBI. Letter from R.B. Hood, SAC to Director Hoover, re: Black Dahlia identification, Washington, DC: United States Department of Justice.

Gilmore, John. 1994. Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia. Gardena, CA: Zanja Press.

Goffard, Christopher. 2024. "The killing of Elizabeth Short, dubbed the Black Dahlia, has inspired endless theories." Los Angeles Times, October 26: B1.

Hodel, Steve. 2003. Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder. New York, NY: Arcade Publishing.

Lait, Matt. 1991. "Memories of murder." Los Angeles Times, June 22: B1.

—. 1991. "Search fails to turn up evidence of '47 murder." Los Angeles Times, June 23: B1.

Los Angeles Times. 1947. "Beth Short slaying suspect jailed after asserted admission of crime." Los Angeles Times, January 29: 2.

—. 1947. "'Black Dahlia' knife braggart terroizes girl." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 7.

—. 1947. "'Black Dahlia's' love life traced in search for her fiendish murderer." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 18: 3.

—. 1947. "'Dahlia' clues fail; inquest conducted." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 23: 2.

—. 1947. "Elizabeth Short case slayer baffles police." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 31: 2.

—. 1947. "Girl victim of sex fiend found slain." Los Angeles Times, January 16: 2.

—. 2004. "Janice Knowlton claimed a link to Black Dahlia murder." Los Angeles Times, December 19: B7.

—. 1947. "'Killer' fails to surrender in Elizabeth Short death." Los Angeles Times, January 30: 2.

—. 1947. "Mystery envelope sent in 'Dahlia' case; address book gives dozens of fresh leads." Los Angeles Times, January 25: 3.

—. 1947. "Police await second 'Dahlia' letter for clue to break murder case." Los Angeles Times, January 27: 2.

—. 1947. "Police free red-haired salesman as suspect in 'Black Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 21: 2.

—. 1947. "Police stumped in beauty killing." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2.

—. 1947. "Soldier's 'Dahlia' date tale newest clue in slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 6: 2.

—. 1947. "Soldier's leave time checked in 'Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, February 7: 2.

—. 1947. "Suspect detained for questioning in 'Black Dahlia' mutilation murder." Los Angeles Times, January 20: 2.

—. 1947. "Tooth cavities clue checked in beauty slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 4: 2.

Nightingale, Suzan. 1982. "Author claims to have found 1947 murderer." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Janaury 17.

United Press. 1947. "'Sick' veteran is booked in Dahlia death." Fresno Bee, January 29: 1.

—. 1947. "Spurned lover is hunted in murder of 'Black Dahlia'." Fresno Bee, January 17: 1.

—. 1947. "L.A. Police hope Dahliua murderer will surrender." Sacramento Bee, January 28: 4.

Weller, Sheila. 2015. "The sins of the father." Dujour, June 01.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/a-deeper-dive-into-the-murder-of-elizabeth-short-part-1-vsSnwW8p On the morning of January 15, 1947, a woman walking with her young daughter spotted something pale and white lying in the weeds of a vacant lot. When the woman walked closer to get a better look, she made a horrifying discovery: the bisected body of a young woman, brutally murdered and like trash in the abandoned overgrown lot. The woman in the lot would soon be identified as twenty-two-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short, who the press nicknamed “The Black Dahlia.”

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1947. "Mrs. Phoebe Short can't believe slain girl hers." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 17: 2.

Bartlett, Jim. 2017. The Black Dahlia: Los Angeles' most famous unsolved murder. January 8. Accessed January 14, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38513320.

Daily News. 1947. "Body of girl mutilated by murderer." Daily News (Los Angeles, CA), January 15: 1.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1947. Correspondence, Identification Division, FBI. Letter from R.B. Hood, SAC to Director Hoover, re: Black Dahlia identification, Washington, DC: United States Department of Justice.

Gilmore, John. 1994. Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia. Gardena, CA: Zanja Press.

Goffard, Christopher. 2024. "The killing of Elizabeth Short, dubbed the Black Dahlia, has inspired endless theories." Los Angeles Times, October 26: B1.

Hodel, Steve. 2003. Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder. New York, NY: Arcade Publishing.

Lait, Matt. 1991. "Memories of murder." Los Angeles Times, June 22: B1.

—. 1991. "Search fails to turn up evidence of '47 murder." Los Angeles Times, June 23: B1.

Los Angeles Times. 1947. "Beth Short slaying suspect jailed after asserted admission of crime." Los Angeles Times, January 29: 2.

—. 1947. "'Black Dahlia' knife braggart terroizes girl." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 7.

—. 1947. "'Black Dahlia's' love life traced in search for her fiendish murderer." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 18: 3.

—. 1947. "'Dahlia' clues fail; inquest conducted." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 23: 2.

—. 1947. "Elizabeth Short case slayer baffles police." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 31: 2.

—. 1947. "Girl victim of sex fiend found slain." Los Angeles Times, January 16: 2.

—. 2004. "Janice Knowlton claimed a link to Black Dahlia murder." Los Angeles Times, December 19: B7.

—. 1947. "'Killer' fails to surrender in Elizabeth Short death." Los Angeles Times, January 30: 2.

—. 1947. "Mystery envelope sent in 'Dahlia' case; address book gives dozens of fresh leads." Los Angeles Times, January 25: 3.

—. 1947. "Police await second 'Dahlia' letter for clue to break murder case." Los Angeles Times, January 27: 2.

—. 1947. "Police free red-haired salesman as suspect in 'Black Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 21: 2.

—. 1947. "Police stumped in beauty killing." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2.

—. 1947. "Soldier's 'Dahlia' date tale newest clue in slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 6: 2.

—. 1947. "Soldier's leave time checked in 'Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, February 7: 2.

—. 1947. "Suspect detained for questioning in 'Black Dahlia' mutilation murder." Los Angeles Times, January 20: 2.

—. 1947. "Tooth cavities clue checked in beauty slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 4: 2.

Nightingale, Suzan. 1982. "Author claims to have found 1947 murderer." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Janaury 17.

United Press. 1947. "'Sick' veteran is booked in Dahlia death." Fresno Bee, January 29: 1.

—. 1947. "Spurned lover is hunted in murder of 'Black Dahlia'." Fresno Bee, January 17: 1.

—. 1947. "L.A. Police hope Dahliua murderer will surrender." Sacramento Bee, January 28: 4.

Weller, Sheila. 2015. "The sins of the father." Dujour, June 01.

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]]> A Deeper Dive into the Murder of Elizabeth Short (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:48 On the morning of January 15, 1947, a woman walking with her young daughter spotted something pale and white lying in the weeds of a vacant lot. When the woman walked closer to get a better look, she made a horrifying discovery: the bisected body of a young woman, brutally murdered and like trash in the abandoned overgrown lot. The woman in the lot would soon be identified as twenty-two-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short, who the press nicknamed “The Black Dahlia.”  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1947. "Mrs. Phoebe Short can't believe slain girl hers." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 17: 2. Bartlett, Jim. 2017. The Black Dahlia: Los Angeles' most famous unsolved murder. January 8. Accessed January 14, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38513320. Daily News. 1947. "Body of girl mutilated by murderer." Daily News (Los Angeles, CA), January 15: 1. Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1947. Correspondence, Identification Division, FBI. Letter from R.B. Hood, SAC to Director Hoover, re: Black Dahlia identification, Washington, DC: United States Department of Justice. Gilmore, John. 1994. Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia. Gardena, CA: Zanja Press. Goffard, Christopher. 2024. "The killing of Elizabeth Short, dubbed the Black Dahlia, has inspired endless theories." Los Angeles Times, October 26: B1. Hodel, Steve. 2003. Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder. New York, NY: Arcade Publishing. Lait, Matt. 1991. "Memories of murder." Los Angeles Times, June 22: B1. —. 1991. "Search fails to turn up evidence of '47 murder." Los Angeles Times, June 23: B1. Los Angeles Times. 1947. "Beth Short slaying suspect jailed after asserted admission of crime." Los Angeles Times, January 29: 2. —. 1947. "'Black Dahlia' knife braggart terroizes girl." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 7. —. 1947. "'Black Dahlia's' love life traced in search for her fiendish murderer." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 18: 3. —. 1947. "'Dahlia' clues fail; inquest conducted." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 23: 2. —. 1947. "Elizabeth Short case slayer baffles police." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 31: 2. —. 1947. "Girl victim of sex fiend found slain." Los Angeles Times, January 16: 2. —. 2004. "Janice Knowlton claimed a link to Black Dahlia murder." Los Angeles Times, December 19: B7. —. 1947. "'Killer' fails to surrender in Elizabeth Short death." Los Angeles Times, January 30: 2. —. 1947. "Mystery envelope sent in 'Dahlia' case; address book gives dozens of fresh leads." Los Angeles Times, January 25: 3. —. 1947. "Police await second 'Dahlia' letter for clue to break murder case." Los Angeles Times, January 27: 2. —. 1947. "Police free red-haired salesman as suspect in 'Black Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 21: 2. —. 1947. "Police stumped in beauty killing." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2. —. 1947. "Soldier's 'Dahlia' date tale newest clue in slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 6: 2. —. 1947. "Soldier's leave time checked in 'Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, February 7: 2. —. 1947. "Suspect detained for questioning in 'Black Dahlia' mutilation murder." Los Angeles Times, January 20: 2. —. 1947. "Tooth cavities clue checked in beauty slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 4: 2. Nightingale, Suzan. 1982. "Author claims to have found 1947 murderer." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Janaury 17. United Press. 1947. "'Sick' veteran is booked in Dahlia death." Fresno Bee, January 29: 1. —. 1947. "Spurned lover is hunted in murder of 'Black Dahlia'." Fresno Bee, January 17: 1. —. 1947. "L.A. Police hope Dahliua murderer will surrender." Sacramento Bee, January 28: 4. Weller, Sheila. 2015. "The sins of the father." Dujour, June 01. On the morning of January 15, 1947, a woman walking with her young daughter spotted something pale and white lying in the weeds of a vacant lot. When the woman walked closer to get a better look, she made a horrifying discovery: the bisected body of a young woman, brutally murdered and like trash in the abandoned overgrown lot. The woman in the lot would soon be identified as twenty-two-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short, who the press nicknamed “The Black Dahlia.”  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1947. "Mrs. Phoebe Short can't believe slain girl hers." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 17: 2. Bartlett, Jim. 2017. The Black Dahlia: Los Angeles' most famous unsolved murder. January 8. Accessed January 14, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38513320. Daily News. 1947. "Body of girl mutilated by murderer." Daily News (Los Angeles, CA), January 15: 1. Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1947. Correspondence, Identification Division, FBI. Letter from R.B. Hood, SAC to Director Hoover, re: Black Dahlia identification, Washington, DC: United States Department of Justice. Gilmore, John. 1994. Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia. Gardena, CA: Zanja Press. Goffard, Christopher. 2024. "The killing of Elizabeth Short, dubbed the Black Dahlia, has inspired endless theories." Los Angeles Times, October 26: B1. Hodel, Steve. 2003. Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder. New York, NY: Arcade Publishing. Lait, Matt. 1991. "Memories of murder." Los Angeles Times, June 22: B1. —. 1991. "Search fails to turn up evidence of '47 murder." Los Angeles Times, June 23: B1. Los Angeles Times. 1947. "Beth Short slaying suspect jailed after asserted admission of crime." Los Angeles Times, January 29: 2. —. 1947. "'Black Dahlia' knife braggart terroizes girl." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 7. —. 1947. "'Black Dahlia's' love life traced in search for her fiendish murderer." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 18: 3. —. 1947. "'Dahlia' clues fail; inquest conducted." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 23: 2. —. 1947. "Elizabeth Short case slayer baffles police." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 31: 2. —. 1947. "Girl victim of sex fiend found slain." Los Angeles Times, January 16: 2. —. 2004. "Janice Knowlton claimed a link to Black Dahlia murder." Los Angeles Times, December 19: B7. —. 1947. "'Killer' fails to surrender in Elizabeth Short death." Los Angeles Times, January 30: 2. —. 1947. "Mystery envelope sent in 'Dahlia' case; address book gives dozens of fresh leads." Los Angeles Times, January 25: 3. —. 1947. "Police await second 'Dahlia' letter for clue to break murder case." Los Angeles Times, January 27: 2. —. 1947. "Police free red-haired salesman as suspect in 'Black Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 21: 2. —. 1947. "Police stumped in beauty killing." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2. —. 1947. "Soldier's 'Dahlia' date tale newest clue in slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 6: 2. —. 1947. "Soldier's leave time checked in 'Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, February 7: 2. —. 1947. "Suspect detained for questioning in 'Black Dahlia' mutilation murder." Los Angeles Times, January 20: 2. —. 1947. "Tooth cavities clue checked in beauty slaying." Los Angeles Times, February 4: 2. Nightingale, Suzan. 1982. "Author claims to have found 1947 murderer." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Janaury 17. United Press. 1947. "'Sick' veteran is booked in Dahlia death." Fresno Bee, January 29: 1. —. 1947. "Spurned lover is hunted in murder of 'Black Dahlia'." Fresno Bee, January 17: 1. —. 1947. "L.A. Police hope Dahliua murderer will surrender." Sacramento Bee, January 28: 4. Weller, Sheila. 2015. "The sins of the father." Dujour, June 01. true crime, exhibit c true full 647 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZaNkgk7ompe7Oy2ZDaNhBbB5NnSHHylk7ev00NPBALo The Unsolved Murder of Jeannette DePalma On the afternoon of August 7, 1972, sixteen-year-old Jeannette DePalma left her house in Springfield, NJ and was never seen alive again. Six weeks later, Jeannette’s remains were discovered when a neighborhood dog returned to its owner at a newly built apartment complex, carrying Jeannette’s badly decomposed arm in its mouth.

The news of Jeannette’s death spread quickly around the small town and the rumors about the circumstances were not far behind. According to witnesses, the girl’s body was surrounded by occult symbols and objects, and within a few weeks news outlets began reporting that Jeannette had been the victim of ritual human sacrifice.

For more than five decades, the murder of Jeannette DePalma had fascinated New Jersey residents and has even captured the attention of news outlets from around the country and occasionally around the world. Yet the more coverage the case receives, the more the rumors of occult murder and Satanism seem to grow, obscuring the more relevant facts and the tragedy at the heart of the case.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1972. "Police probe death of girl." Asbury Park Press, October 3: 11.

—. 1972. "Witchcraft seen possible in teen-age girl's death." Central New Jersey Home News, September 30: 3.

—. 1972. "Was girl black magic victim?" Courier-News (Brunswick, NJ), September 30: 1.

Burks, Edward. 1971. "'Satan cult' death, drugs jolt peaceful Vineland, N.J." New York Times, July 6: 35.

Chadwick, Bruce. 1972. "Priest's theory: devil's disciples killed girl." Daily News (New York, NY), October 4: 399.

Hughes, Sarah A. 2021. American Tabloid Media and the Satanic Panic, 1970-2000. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan.

Lenehan, Arthur. 1972. "Springfield cops find girl's body." Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ), September 21: 10.

—. 1972. "'Witchcraft' implicated in DePalma murder." Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ), October 3: 8.

Muscavage, Nick. 2019. "What happened to Springfield teen found dead near Watchung Reservation in 1972?" Courier News, August 23.

Pollack, Jesse, and Mark Moran. 2015. Death on the Devil's Teeth: The Strange Murder That Shocked Suburban New Jersey. Gloucestershire, UK: The History Press.

Schwartz, Art. 2015. "Conspiracy or serial killer?" Hudson Reporter, January 25.

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]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unsolved-murder-of-jeannette-depalma-dA_aUF9O On the afternoon of August 7, 1972, sixteen-year-old Jeannette DePalma left her house in Springfield, NJ and was never seen alive again. Six weeks later, Jeannette’s remains were discovered when a neighborhood dog returned to its owner at a newly built apartment complex, carrying Jeannette’s badly decomposed arm in its mouth.

The news of Jeannette’s death spread quickly around the small town and the rumors about the circumstances were not far behind. According to witnesses, the girl’s body was surrounded by occult symbols and objects, and within a few weeks news outlets began reporting that Jeannette had been the victim of ritual human sacrifice.

For more than five decades, the murder of Jeannette DePalma had fascinated New Jersey residents and has even captured the attention of news outlets from around the country and occasionally around the world. Yet the more coverage the case receives, the more the rumors of occult murder and Satanism seem to grow, obscuring the more relevant facts and the tragedy at the heart of the case.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1972. "Police probe death of girl." Asbury Park Press, October 3: 11.

—. 1972. "Witchcraft seen possible in teen-age girl's death." Central New Jersey Home News, September 30: 3.

—. 1972. "Was girl black magic victim?" Courier-News (Brunswick, NJ), September 30: 1.

Burks, Edward. 1971. "'Satan cult' death, drugs jolt peaceful Vineland, N.J." New York Times, July 6: 35.

Chadwick, Bruce. 1972. "Priest's theory: devil's disciples killed girl." Daily News (New York, NY), October 4: 399.

Hughes, Sarah A. 2021. American Tabloid Media and the Satanic Panic, 1970-2000. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan.

Lenehan, Arthur. 1972. "Springfield cops find girl's body." Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ), September 21: 10.

—. 1972. "'Witchcraft' implicated in DePalma murder." Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ), October 3: 8.

Muscavage, Nick. 2019. "What happened to Springfield teen found dead near Watchung Reservation in 1972?" Courier News, August 23.

Pollack, Jesse, and Mark Moran. 2015. Death on the Devil's Teeth: The Strange Murder That Shocked Suburban New Jersey. Gloucestershire, UK: The History Press.

Schwartz, Art. 2015. "Conspiracy or serial killer?" Hudson Reporter, January 25.

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]]> The Unsolved Murder of Jeannette DePalma Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:17 On the afternoon of August 7, 1972, sixteen-year-old Jeannette DePalma left her house in Springfield, NJ and was never seen alive again. Six weeks later, Jeannette’s remains were discovered when a neighborhood dog returned to its owner at a newly built apartment complex, carrying Jeannette’s badly decomposed arm in its mouth. The news of Jeannette’s death spread quickly around the small town and the rumors about the circumstances were not far behind. According to witnesses, the girl’s body was surrounded by occult symbols and objects, and within a few weeks news outlets began reporting that Jeannette had been the victim of ritual human sacrifice.  For more than five decades, the murder of Jeannette DePalma had fascinated New Jersey residents and has even captured the attention of news outlets from around the country and occasionally around the world. Yet the more coverage the case receives, the more the rumors of occult murder and Satanism seem to grow, obscuring the more relevant facts and the tragedy at the heart of the case. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1972. "Police probe death of girl." Asbury Park Press, October 3: 11. —. 1972. "Witchcraft seen possible in teen-age girl's death." Central New Jersey Home News, September 30: 3. —. 1972. "Was girl black magic victim?" Courier-News (Brunswick, NJ), September 30: 1. Burks, Edward. 1971. "'Satan cult' death, drugs jolt peaceful Vineland, N.J." New York Times, July 6: 35. Chadwick, Bruce. 1972. "Priest's theory: devil's disciples killed girl." Daily News (New York, NY), October 4: 399. Hughes, Sarah A. 2021. American Tabloid Media and the Satanic Panic, 1970-2000. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan. Lenehan, Arthur. 1972. "Springfield cops find girl's body." Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ), September 21: 10. —. 1972. "'Witchcraft' implicated in DePalma murder." Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ), October 3: 8. Muscavage, Nick. 2019. "What happened to Springfield teen found dead near Watchung Reservation in 1972?" Courier News, August 23. Pollack, Jesse, and Mark Moran. 2015. Death on the Devil's Teeth: The Strange Murder That Shocked Suburban New Jersey. Gloucestershire, UK: The History Press. Schwartz, Art. 2015. "Conspiracy or serial killer?" Hudson Reporter, January 25. On the afternoon of August 7, 1972, sixteen-year-old Jeannette DePalma left her house in Springfield, NJ and was never seen alive again. Six weeks later, Jeannette’s remains were discovered when a neighborhood dog returned to its owner at a newly built apartment complex, carrying Jeannette’s badly decomposed arm in its mouth. The news of Jeannette’s death spread quickly around the small town and the rumors about the circumstances were not far behind. According to witnesses, the girl’s body was surrounded by occult symbols and objects, and within a few weeks news outlets began reporting that Jeannette had been the victim of ritual human sacrifice.  For more than five decades, the murder of Jeannette DePalma had fascinated New Jersey residents and has even captured the attention of news outlets from around the country and occasionally around the world. Yet the more coverage the case receives, the more the rumors of occult murder and Satanism seem to grow, obscuring the more relevant facts and the tragedy at the heart of the case. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1972. "Police probe death of girl." Asbury Park Press, October 3: 11. —. 1972. "Witchcraft seen possible in teen-age girl's death." Central New Jersey Home News, September 30: 3. —. 1972. "Was girl black magic victim?" Courier-News (Brunswick, NJ), September 30: 1. Burks, Edward. 1971. "'Satan cult' death, drugs jolt peaceful Vineland, N.J." New York Times, July 6: 35. Chadwick, Bruce. 1972. "Priest's theory: devil's disciples killed girl." Daily News (New York, NY), October 4: 399. Hughes, Sarah A. 2021. American Tabloid Media and the Satanic Panic, 1970-2000. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan. Lenehan, Arthur. 1972. "Springfield cops find girl's body." Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ), September 21: 10. —. 1972. "'Witchcraft' implicated in DePalma murder." Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ), October 3: 8. Muscavage, Nick. 2019. "What happened to Springfield teen found dead near Watchung Reservation in 1972?" Courier News, August 23. Pollack, Jesse, and Mark Moran. 2015. Death on the Devil's Teeth: The Strange Murder That Shocked Suburban New Jersey. Gloucestershire, UK: The History Press. Schwartz, Art. 2015. "Conspiracy or serial killer?" Hudson Reporter, January 25. true crime, exhibit c true full 646 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/T27A8WM8I_rgcMbw1-oflpDZxP1FCqLD3FTOReUB3PU The Disappearance of Bobby Dunbar Two decades before the Lindbergh baby became America’s most famous missing child, four-year-old Bobby Dunbar, went missing in Opelousas, Louisiana, setting in motion one of the strangest kidnapping stories in the nation’s history.

In the summer of 1912, the Dunbar family took a trip to Swayze Lake in St. Landry Parish, where Bobby wandered off and disappeared. The boy’s disappearance was followed by an eight-month search across the American south, until Bobby was ostensibly found in the company of William Walters, a handyman traveling through the Mississippi. Bobby’s parents were elated to have their son back after such a long absence, but the problem was, very few people seem convinced that the boy was in fact Bobby Dunbar.

After extensive news coverage of the search, Walters’ trial for kidnapping, and the joyful return of Bobby to his family, interest in the case began to fade, but for the Dunbar family, questions remained about Bobby’s identity. Had the Dunbars, in their desperation to find their son, unintentionally kidnapped someone else’s child?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Crowley Post-Signal. 1913. "Charges fell to ground." Crowley Post-Signal , April 11: 5.

Daily Advertiser. 1914. "Walters' trial at Opelousas." Daild Advertiser (Lafayette, LA), April 21: 1.

—. 1914. "Supreme court frees Walters." Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, LA), June 30: 1.

McThenia, Tal, and Ira Glass. 2008. "The Ghost of Bobby Dunbar." This American Life. Chicago, IL: Chicago Public Media, March 14.

New York Times. 1912. "$6,000 for missing boy." New York Times, November 10: 1.

—. 1912. "Kidnapped boy murdered." New York Times, December 15: 14.

Ray, S.W. 1914. "Opelousas jury hears life story of other mother." Times-Picayune, April 23: 8.

St. Landry Clarion. 1912. "No trace of lost Bob Dunbar." St. Landry Clarion , September 7: 1.

—. 1912. "Robert Dunbar, 4 years old, mysteriously disappears." St. Landry Clarion , August 31: 4.

—. 1914. "Asks that fair play be given to the accused." St. Landry Clarion, April 18: 1.

—. 1914. "Fair play for Walters." St. Landry Clarion, April 18: 1.

Times-Democrat. 1913. "Recognizes playmates." Times- Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 26: 1.

—. 1913. "Does not identify boy." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 22: 1.

—. 1913. "Dunbar boy talking." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), May 20: 4.

—. 1913. "Hunting for kidnappers." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 27: 1.

—. 1913. "Is not Bruce Anderson." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 26: 1.

—. 1913. "Now believes boy hers." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), May 3: 1.

—. 1912. "Scores search for missing lad." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), August 25: 1.

—. 1912. "Suspicion turns toward negroes." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), September 2: 1.

—. 1913. "Movements of Tinker." Times-Democrat, May 23: 1.

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]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-disappearance-of-bobby-dunbar-kK9bIMbD Two decades before the Lindbergh baby became America’s most famous missing child, four-year-old Bobby Dunbar, went missing in Opelousas, Louisiana, setting in motion one of the strangest kidnapping stories in the nation’s history.

In the summer of 1912, the Dunbar family took a trip to Swayze Lake in St. Landry Parish, where Bobby wandered off and disappeared. The boy’s disappearance was followed by an eight-month search across the American south, until Bobby was ostensibly found in the company of William Walters, a handyman traveling through the Mississippi. Bobby’s parents were elated to have their son back after such a long absence, but the problem was, very few people seem convinced that the boy was in fact Bobby Dunbar.

After extensive news coverage of the search, Walters’ trial for kidnapping, and the joyful return of Bobby to his family, interest in the case began to fade, but for the Dunbar family, questions remained about Bobby’s identity. Had the Dunbars, in their desperation to find their son, unintentionally kidnapped someone else’s child?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Crowley Post-Signal. 1913. "Charges fell to ground." Crowley Post-Signal , April 11: 5.

Daily Advertiser. 1914. "Walters' trial at Opelousas." Daild Advertiser (Lafayette, LA), April 21: 1.

—. 1914. "Supreme court frees Walters." Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, LA), June 30: 1.

McThenia, Tal, and Ira Glass. 2008. "The Ghost of Bobby Dunbar." This American Life. Chicago, IL: Chicago Public Media, March 14.

New York Times. 1912. "$6,000 for missing boy." New York Times, November 10: 1.

—. 1912. "Kidnapped boy murdered." New York Times, December 15: 14.

Ray, S.W. 1914. "Opelousas jury hears life story of other mother." Times-Picayune, April 23: 8.

St. Landry Clarion. 1912. "No trace of lost Bob Dunbar." St. Landry Clarion , September 7: 1.

—. 1912. "Robert Dunbar, 4 years old, mysteriously disappears." St. Landry Clarion , August 31: 4.

—. 1914. "Asks that fair play be given to the accused." St. Landry Clarion, April 18: 1.

—. 1914. "Fair play for Walters." St. Landry Clarion, April 18: 1.

Times-Democrat. 1913. "Recognizes playmates." Times- Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 26: 1.

—. 1913. "Does not identify boy." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 22: 1.

—. 1913. "Dunbar boy talking." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), May 20: 4.

—. 1913. "Hunting for kidnappers." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 27: 1.

—. 1913. "Is not Bruce Anderson." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 26: 1.

—. 1913. "Now believes boy hers." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), May 3: 1.

—. 1912. "Scores search for missing lad." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), August 25: 1.

—. 1912. "Suspicion turns toward negroes." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), September 2: 1.

—. 1913. "Movements of Tinker." Times-Democrat, May 23: 1.

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]]> The Disappearance of Bobby Dunbar Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:08 Two decades before the Lindbergh baby became America’s most famous missing child, four-year-old Bobby Dunbar, went missing in Opelousas, Louisiana, setting in motion one of the strangest kidnapping stories in the nation’s history. In the summer of 1912, the Dunbar family took a trip to Swayze Lake in St. Landry Parish, where Bobby wandered off and disappeared. The boy’s disappearance was followed by an eight-month search across the American south, until Bobby was ostensibly found in the company of William Walters, a handyman traveling through the Mississippi. Bobby’s parents were elated to have their son back after such a long absence, but the problem was, very few people seem convinced that the boy was in fact Bobby Dunbar. After extensive news coverage of the search, Walters’ trial for kidnapping, and the joyful return of Bobby to his family, interest in the case began to fade, but for the Dunbar family, questions remained about Bobby’s identity. Had the Dunbars, in their desperation to find their son, unintentionally kidnapped someone else’s child?  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Crowley Post-Signal. 1913. "Charges fell to ground." Crowley Post-Signal , April 11: 5. Daily Advertiser. 1914. "Walters' trial at Opelousas." Daild Advertiser (Lafayette, LA), April 21: 1. —. 1914. "Supreme court frees Walters." Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, LA), June 30: 1. McThenia, Tal, and Ira Glass. 2008. "The Ghost of Bobby Dunbar." This American Life. Chicago, IL: Chicago Public Media, March 14. New York Times. 1912. "$6,000 for missing boy." New York Times, November 10: 1. —. 1912. "Kidnapped boy murdered." New York Times, December 15: 14. Ray, S.W. 1914. "Opelousas jury hears life story of other mother." Times-Picayune, April 23: 8. St. Landry Clarion. 1912. "No trace of lost Bob Dunbar." St. Landry Clarion , September 7: 1. —. 1912. "Robert Dunbar, 4 years old, mysteriously disappears." St. Landry Clarion , August 31: 4. —. 1914. "Asks that fair play be given to the accused." St. Landry Clarion, April 18: 1. —. 1914. "Fair play for Walters." St. Landry Clarion, April 18: 1. Times-Democrat. 1913. "Recognizes playmates." Times- Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 26: 1. —. 1913. "Does not identify boy." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 22: 1. —. 1913. "Dunbar boy talking." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), May 20: 4. —. 1913. "Hunting for kidnappers." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 27: 1. —. 1913. "Is not Bruce Anderson." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 26: 1. —. 1913. "Now believes boy hers." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), May 3: 1. —. 1912. "Scores search for missing lad." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), August 25: 1. —. 1912. "Suspicion turns toward negroes." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), September 2: 1. —. 1913. "Movements of Tinker." Times-Democrat, May 23: 1. Two decades before the Lindbergh baby became America’s most famous missing child, four-year-old Bobby Dunbar, went missing in Opelousas, Louisiana, setting in motion one of the strangest kidnapping stories in the nation’s history. In the summer of 1912, the Dunbar family took a trip to Swayze Lake in St. Landry Parish, where Bobby wandered off and disappeared. The boy’s disappearance was followed by an eight-month search across the American south, until Bobby was ostensibly found in the company of William Walters, a handyman traveling through the Mississippi. Bobby’s parents were elated to have their son back after such a long absence, but the problem was, very few people seem convinced that the boy was in fact Bobby Dunbar. After extensive news coverage of the search, Walters’ trial for kidnapping, and the joyful return of Bobby to his family, interest in the case began to fade, but for the Dunbar family, questions remained about Bobby’s identity. Had the Dunbars, in their desperation to find their son, unintentionally kidnapped someone else’s child?  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Crowley Post-Signal. 1913. "Charges fell to ground." Crowley Post-Signal , April 11: 5. Daily Advertiser. 1914. "Walters' trial at Opelousas." Daild Advertiser (Lafayette, LA), April 21: 1. —. 1914. "Supreme court frees Walters." Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, LA), June 30: 1. McThenia, Tal, and Ira Glass. 2008. "The Ghost of Bobby Dunbar." This American Life. Chicago, IL: Chicago Public Media, March 14. New York Times. 1912. "$6,000 for missing boy." New York Times, November 10: 1. —. 1912. "Kidnapped boy murdered." New York Times, December 15: 14. Ray, S.W. 1914. "Opelousas jury hears life story of other mother." Times-Picayune, April 23: 8. St. Landry Clarion. 1912. "No trace of lost Bob Dunbar." St. Landry Clarion , September 7: 1. —. 1912. "Robert Dunbar, 4 years old, mysteriously disappears." St. Landry Clarion , August 31: 4. —. 1914. "Asks that fair play be given to the accused." St. Landry Clarion, April 18: 1. —. 1914. "Fair play for Walters." St. Landry Clarion, April 18: 1. Times-Democrat. 1913. "Recognizes playmates." Times- Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 26: 1. —. 1913. "Does not identify boy." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 22: 1. —. 1913. "Dunbar boy talking." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), May 20: 4. —. 1913. "Hunting for kidnappers." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 27: 1. —. 1913. "Is not Bruce Anderson." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), April 26: 1. —. 1913. "Now believes boy hers." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), May 3: 1. —. 1912. "Scores search for missing lad." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), August 25: 1. —. 1912. "Suspicion turns toward negroes." Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA), September 2: 1. —. 1913. "Movements of Tinker." Times-Democrat, May 23: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 645 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pedI9EdpSONYR6K60YP345HtOSyguWcSITolzKgMf_0 A Sit Down With Chapman & Maclain Way, Directors of "The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga" Today we are joined by Emmy award winning film directors, Chapman & Maclain Way to discuss the wild story behind their Netflix Documentary "The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga". This documentary was expertly crafted and features the often unbelievable folklore surrounding the 2013 Presidential Ricin Attacks. Haven't watched it yet? Check it out by visiting https://www.netflix.com/title/81903247

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]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/a-sit-down-with-chapman-maclain-way-directors-of-the-kings-of-tupelo-a-southern-crime-saga-RY4Nwjmr Today we are joined by Emmy award winning film directors, Chapman & Maclain Way to discuss the wild story behind their Netflix Documentary "The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga". This documentary was expertly crafted and features the often unbelievable folklore surrounding the 2013 Presidential Ricin Attacks. Haven't watched it yet? Check it out by visiting https://www.netflix.com/title/81903247

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]]> A Sit Down With Chapman & Maclain Way, Directors of "The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga" Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:13 Today we are joined by Emmy award winning film directors, Chapman & Maclain Way to discuss the wild story behind their Netflix Documentary "The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga". This documentary was expertly crafted and features the often unbelievable folklore surrounding the 2013 Presidential Ricin Attacks. Haven't watched it yet? Check it out by visiting https://www.netflix.com/title/81903247 Today we are joined by Emmy award winning film directors, Chapman & Maclain Way to discuss the wild story behind their Netflix Documentary "The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga". This documentary was expertly crafted and features the often unbelievable folklore surrounding the 2013 Presidential Ricin Attacks. Haven't watched it yet? Check it out by visiting https://www.netflix.com/title/81903247 true crime, exhibit c true full 644 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2jL_4lzdnFRwZuB22fruHQ2y4EjXNOeuHVq38MkBD88 Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer (Part 3) After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7.

—. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44.

—. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3.

Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32.

—. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63.

CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .

Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1.

Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72.

Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html.

Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50.

—. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141.

Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10.

—. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22.

Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19.

Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75.

Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26.

Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42.

—. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30.

—. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22.

Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20.

OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/.

Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21.

Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43.

Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's.

Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24.

Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22.

The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23).

Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 32.

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]]> Thu, 6 Feb 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/rodney-alcala-the-dating-game-killer-part-3-cM2CMXoI After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7.

—. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44.

—. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3.

Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32.

—. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63.

CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .

Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1.

Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72.

Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html.

Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50.

—. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141.

Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10.

—. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22.

Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19.

Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75.

Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26.

Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42.

—. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30.

—. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22.

Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20.

OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/.

Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21.

Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43.

Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's.

Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24.

Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22.

The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23).

Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 32.

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]]> Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer (Part 3) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:28 After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7. —. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44. —. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3. Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32. —. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63. CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .  Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1. Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72. Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html. Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50. —. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141. Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10. —. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22. Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19. Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75. Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26. Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42. —. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30. —. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22. Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20. OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/. Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21. Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43. Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's. Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24. Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22. The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23). Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 32. After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7. —. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44. —. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3. Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32. —. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63. CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .  Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1. Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72. Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html. Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50. —. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141. Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10. —. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22. Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19. Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75. Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26. Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42. —. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30. —. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22. Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20. OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/. Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21. Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43. Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's. Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24. Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22. The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23). Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 32. true crime, exhibit c true full 643 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9ld009xXT0EUM5rANSJyLHKZfMv99hvo-rCbCXZBiuE Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer (Part 2) At the time of his appearance on The Dating Game in 1978, Alcala was a convicted sexual predator who had served time for sexual assault and had only avoided a charge of attempted murder on a technicality. After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7.

—. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44.

—. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3.

Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32.

—. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63.

CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .

Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1.

Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72.

Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html.

Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50.

—. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141.

Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10.

—. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22.

Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19.

Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75.

Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26.

Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42.

—. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30.

—. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22.

Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20.

OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/.

Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21.

Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43.

Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's.

Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24.

Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22.

The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23).

Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28:32.

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]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/rodney-alcala-the-dating-game-killer-part-2-muAUb_Hk At the time of his appearance on The Dating Game in 1978, Alcala was a convicted sexual predator who had served time for sexual assault and had only avoided a charge of attempted murder on a technicality. After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7.

—. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44.

—. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3.

Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32.

—. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63.

CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .

Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1.

Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72.

Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html.

Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50.

—. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141.

Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10.

—. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22.

Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19.

Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75.

Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26.

Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42.

—. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30.

—. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22.

Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20.

OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/.

Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21.

Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43.

Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's.

Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24.

Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22.

The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23).

Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28:32.

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]]> Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:54 At the time of his appearance on The Dating Game in 1978, Alcala was a convicted sexual predator who had served time for sexual assault and had only avoided a charge of attempted murder on a technicality. After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7. —. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44. —. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3. Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32. —. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63. CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .  Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1. Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72. Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html. Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50. —. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141. Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10. —. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22. Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19. Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75. Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26. Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42. —. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30. —. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22. Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20. OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/. Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21. Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43. Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's. Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24. Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22. The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23). Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28:32. At the time of his appearance on The Dating Game in 1978, Alcala was a convicted sexual predator who had served time for sexual assault and had only avoided a charge of attempted murder on a technicality. After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7. —. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44. —. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3. Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32. —. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63. CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .  Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1. Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72. Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html. Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50. —. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141. Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10. —. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22. Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19. Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75. Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26. Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42. —. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30. —. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22. Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20. OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/. Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21. Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43. Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's. Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24. Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22. The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23). Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28:32. true crime, exhibit c true full 642 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/b7biHS_fEBbc0VaxB28GXySuQS6RuFOXLBioiHd33LQ Listener Tales 94 Weirdos! We're giving you a fresh batch of listener tales brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!

Today we have ghostly peaches, possessed dogs (question mark?), dolls in a wall, and someone who is plagued with terrible promotions! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 1/30/2025!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-94-seJjQvq0 Weirdos! We're giving you a fresh batch of listener tales brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!

Today we have ghostly peaches, possessed dogs (question mark?), dolls in a wall, and someone who is plagued with terrible promotions! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 1/30/2025!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 94 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:19 Weirdos! We're giving you a fresh batch of listener tales brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we have ghostly peaches, possessed dogs (question mark?), dolls in a wall, and someone who is plagued with terrible promotions! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 1/30/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Weirdos! We're giving you a fresh batch of listener tales brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we have ghostly peaches, possessed dogs (question mark?), dolls in a wall, and someone who is plagued with terrible promotions! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 1/30/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 641 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4P4IdRKdTQ-WRFQS9v-EP2BIqjRP1erbeDPxnAAvsAQ Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer (Part 1) When Cheryl Bradshaw appeared on the popular game show The Dating Game in 1978, she was charmed by bachelor number one, Rodney Alcala, and by the end of the episode, she’d chosen him to take her on a date. However, just minutes after the episode finished taping, Cheryl met bachelor number two in person backstage and was immediately uncomfortable and quickly contacted producers of the show to cancel the date. What Bradshaw didn’t know at the time was that, in doing so, she had narrowly avoided spending an evening in the company of one of America’s most notorious serial killers.

At the time of his appearance on The Dating Game in 1978, Alcala was a convicted sexual predator who had served time for sexual assault and had only avoided a charge of attempted murder on a technicality. After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7.

—. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44.

—. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3.

Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32.

—. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63.

CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .

Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1.

Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72.

Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html.

Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50.

—. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141.

Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10.

—. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22.

Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19.

Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75.

Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26.

Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42.

—. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30.

—. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22.

Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20.

OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/.

Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21.

Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43.

Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's.

Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24.

Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22.

The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23).

Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 32.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/rodney-alcala-the-dating-game-killer-part-1-lvCpvJGV When Cheryl Bradshaw appeared on the popular game show The Dating Game in 1978, she was charmed by bachelor number one, Rodney Alcala, and by the end of the episode, she’d chosen him to take her on a date. However, just minutes after the episode finished taping, Cheryl met bachelor number two in person backstage and was immediately uncomfortable and quickly contacted producers of the show to cancel the date. What Bradshaw didn’t know at the time was that, in doing so, she had narrowly avoided spending an evening in the company of one of America’s most notorious serial killers.

At the time of his appearance on The Dating Game in 1978, Alcala was a convicted sexual predator who had served time for sexual assault and had only avoided a charge of attempted murder on a technicality. After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7.

—. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44.

—. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3.

Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32.

—. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63.

CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .

Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1.

Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72.

Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html.

Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50.

—. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141.

Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10.

—. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22.

Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19.

Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75.

Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26.

Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42.

—. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30.

—. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22.

Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20.

OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/.

Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21.

Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43.

Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's.

Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24.

Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22.

The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23).

Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 32.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:11 When Cheryl Bradshaw appeared on the popular game show The Dating Game in 1978, she was charmed by bachelor number one, Rodney Alcala, and by the end of the episode, she’d chosen him to take her on a date. However, just minutes after the episode finished taping, Cheryl met bachelor number two in person backstage and was immediately uncomfortable and quickly contacted producers of the show to cancel the date. What Bradshaw didn’t know at the time was that, in doing so, she had narrowly avoided spending an evening in the company of one of America’s most notorious serial killers. At the time of his appearance on The Dating Game in 1978, Alcala was a convicted sexual predator who had served time for sexual assault and had only avoided a charge of attempted murder on a technicality. After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7. —. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44. —. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3. Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32. —. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63. CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .  Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1. Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72. Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html. Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50. —. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141. Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10. —. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22. Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19. Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75. Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26. Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42. —. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30. —. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22. Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20. OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/. Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21. Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43. Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's. Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24. Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22. The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23). Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 32. When Cheryl Bradshaw appeared on the popular game show The Dating Game in 1978, she was charmed by bachelor number one, Rodney Alcala, and by the end of the episode, she’d chosen him to take her on a date. However, just minutes after the episode finished taping, Cheryl met bachelor number two in person backstage and was immediately uncomfortable and quickly contacted producers of the show to cancel the date. What Bradshaw didn’t know at the time was that, in doing so, she had narrowly avoided spending an evening in the company of one of America’s most notorious serial killers. At the time of his appearance on The Dating Game in 1978, Alcala was a convicted sexual predator who had served time for sexual assault and had only avoided a charge of attempted murder on a technicality. After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7. —. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44. —. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3. Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32. —. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63. CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours .  Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1. Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72. Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html. Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50. —. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141. Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10. —. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22. Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19. Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75. Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26. Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42. —. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30. —. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22. Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20. OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/. Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21. Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43. Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's. Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24. Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22. The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23). Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 32. true crime, exhibit c true full 640 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4RssxgOUSBQAM7lW9fkytGnGTcczlJxNlED-bwRI_Lc The Unsolved Murder of Melissa Witt On December 1, 1994, nineteen-year-old Melissa Witt planned to meet her mother at a Fort Smith, Arkansas bowling alley, but by all appearances, she only made it as far as the parking lot. Two days later, investigators discovered Melissa’s car abandoned in the Bowling World parking lot, a trail of blood leading away from the vehicle. Six weeks later, animal trackers located Melissa’s nude body in an isolated part of the Ozark National Forest and the hunt was on to find her killer.

In the thirty years since Melissa Witt’s murder, a number of strong suspects have popped up on investigators’ radars, including serial killer Charles Ray Vines, yet to this date no one has been charged with her death. After three decades of unanswered questions, Witt’s family are desperate to know, what happened to Melissa on the night she went missing, and will detectives ever be able to hold her killer responsible for her tragic death?

If you have information regarding the murder of Melissa Witt, please call the Fort Smith Police Department at 479-709-5116 or email them at info@fortsmithpd.org.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Alvey, Tina. 1995. "Fort Smith teen's body found near Turner Bend." Madison County Record, Janaury 19: 4.

Associated Press. 1995. "Man questioned about girl; police say he's not a suspect." Batesville Guard, June 14: 6.

Cavallier, Andrea. 2024. "A teenager was snatched from the parking lot of a bowling." The Independent, August 10.

Kilby, Brenda. 1996. "Long-sought man awaits questioning ." Tulsa World , May 6: 29.

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]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unsolved-murder-of-melissa-witt-6I42DYQi On December 1, 1994, nineteen-year-old Melissa Witt planned to meet her mother at a Fort Smith, Arkansas bowling alley, but by all appearances, she only made it as far as the parking lot. Two days later, investigators discovered Melissa’s car abandoned in the Bowling World parking lot, a trail of blood leading away from the vehicle. Six weeks later, animal trackers located Melissa’s nude body in an isolated part of the Ozark National Forest and the hunt was on to find her killer.

In the thirty years since Melissa Witt’s murder, a number of strong suspects have popped up on investigators’ radars, including serial killer Charles Ray Vines, yet to this date no one has been charged with her death. After three decades of unanswered questions, Witt’s family are desperate to know, what happened to Melissa on the night she went missing, and will detectives ever be able to hold her killer responsible for her tragic death?

If you have information regarding the murder of Melissa Witt, please call the Fort Smith Police Department at 479-709-5116 or email them at info@fortsmithpd.org.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Alvey, Tina. 1995. "Fort Smith teen's body found near Turner Bend." Madison County Record, Janaury 19: 4.

Associated Press. 1995. "Man questioned about girl; police say he's not a suspect." Batesville Guard, June 14: 6.

Cavallier, Andrea. 2024. "A teenager was snatched from the parking lot of a bowling." The Independent, August 10.

Kilby, Brenda. 1996. "Long-sought man awaits questioning ." Tulsa World , May 6: 29.

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]]> The Unsolved Murder of Melissa Witt Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:11 On December 1, 1994, nineteen-year-old Melissa Witt planned to meet her mother at a Fort Smith, Arkansas bowling alley, but by all appearances, she only made it as far as the parking lot. Two days later, investigators discovered Melissa’s car abandoned in the Bowling World parking lot, a trail of blood leading away from the vehicle. Six weeks later, animal trackers located Melissa’s nude body in an isolated part of the Ozark National Forest and the hunt was on to find her killer. In the thirty years since Melissa Witt’s murder, a number of strong suspects have popped up on investigators’ radars, including serial killer Charles Ray Vines, yet to this date no one has been charged with her death. After three decades of unanswered questions, Witt’s family are desperate to know, what happened to Melissa on the night she went missing, and will detectives ever be able to hold her killer responsible for her tragic death? If you have information regarding the murder of Melissa Witt, please call the Fort Smith Police Department at 479-709-5116 or email them at info@fortsmithpd.org. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Alvey, Tina. 1995. "Fort Smith teen's body found near Turner Bend." Madison County Record, Janaury 19: 4. Associated Press. 1995. "Man questioned about girl; police say he's not a suspect." Batesville Guard, June 14: 6. Cavallier, Andrea. 2024. "A teenager was snatched from the parking lot of a bowling." The Independent, August 10. Kilby, Brenda. 1996. "Long-sought man awaits questioning ." Tulsa World , May 6: 29. On December 1, 1994, nineteen-year-old Melissa Witt planned to meet her mother at a Fort Smith, Arkansas bowling alley, but by all appearances, she only made it as far as the parking lot. Two days later, investigators discovered Melissa’s car abandoned in the Bowling World parking lot, a trail of blood leading away from the vehicle. Six weeks later, animal trackers located Melissa’s nude body in an isolated part of the Ozark National Forest and the hunt was on to find her killer. In the thirty years since Melissa Witt’s murder, a number of strong suspects have popped up on investigators’ radars, including serial killer Charles Ray Vines, yet to this date no one has been charged with her death. After three decades of unanswered questions, Witt’s family are desperate to know, what happened to Melissa on the night she went missing, and will detectives ever be able to hold her killer responsible for her tragic death? If you have information regarding the murder of Melissa Witt, please call the Fort Smith Police Department at 479-709-5116 or email them at info@fortsmithpd.org. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Alvey, Tina. 1995. "Fort Smith teen's body found near Turner Bend." Madison County Record, Janaury 19: 4. Associated Press. 1995. "Man questioned about girl; police say he's not a suspect." Batesville Guard, June 14: 6. Cavallier, Andrea. 2024. "A teenager was snatched from the parking lot of a bowling." The Independent, August 10. Kilby, Brenda. 1996. "Long-sought man awaits questioning ." Tulsa World , May 6: 29. true crime, exhibit c true full 639 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Bo0l2N9whT6kEcMldsgREc-JTL2j1XyhvDEeArIAJqY The Crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 On October 13, 1972, a chartered aircraft carrying forty-five passengers, including 19 members of the Old Christians’ Club rugby team, departed from Montevideo, Uruguay bound for Santiago, Chile. About an hour into the flight, the copilot incorrectly believed the plane had gotten off course and requested permission from air traffic control in Santiago to begin his descent and course correct. However, when the plane began descending out of the cloud cover, the copilot realized he’d been wrong about their position and were in fact dangerous close to the Andes mountains. The pilots attempted to pull the plane back up, but they were unsuccessful and the crashed directly into the mountain.

Ultimately, sixteen of the forty-five passengers survived the crash of flight 571, spending seventy-two days in an isolated, untraveled part of the Andes. They endured extremely harsh conditions including sub-zero temperatures, exposure to freezing wind, and most significantly, starvation. The survivors were eventually rescued after two passengers hiked three days out of the mountains, using only materials from the wreckage to aid in the trek, where they eventually found help.

In the years since the crash, the story of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 has become one of the most famous tales of survival and human endurance.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1972. "16 survive 2 months in Andes after crash." Boston Globe, December 23: 2.

—. 1972. "Crash survivors resorted to cannibalism." Boston Globe, December 27: 2.

—. 1972. "16 Air crash survivors found after 69 days in icy Andes." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1.

Benales, Carlos. 1972. "Andes survivors solved problem of food, shelter." Chicago Tribune, December 31: 9.

Campbell, Matthew. 2022. "Fifty years on, 'Alive' team say eating flesh was awful but they got used to it." Sunday Times, October 16.

Godfrey, Chris. 2023. "My plane crashed in the Andes. Only the unthinkable kept me and the other starving survivirs alive." The Guardian, December 4.

Lilliston, Lynn. 1974. "Andes crash survivors tell their story." Los Angeles Times, May 5: 179.

Read, Piers Paul. 1974. Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors. New York, NY: J.B. Lippincott Company.

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]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-crash-of-uruguayan-air-force-flight-571-CBhwjAgx On October 13, 1972, a chartered aircraft carrying forty-five passengers, including 19 members of the Old Christians’ Club rugby team, departed from Montevideo, Uruguay bound for Santiago, Chile. About an hour into the flight, the copilot incorrectly believed the plane had gotten off course and requested permission from air traffic control in Santiago to begin his descent and course correct. However, when the plane began descending out of the cloud cover, the copilot realized he’d been wrong about their position and were in fact dangerous close to the Andes mountains. The pilots attempted to pull the plane back up, but they were unsuccessful and the crashed directly into the mountain.

Ultimately, sixteen of the forty-five passengers survived the crash of flight 571, spending seventy-two days in an isolated, untraveled part of the Andes. They endured extremely harsh conditions including sub-zero temperatures, exposure to freezing wind, and most significantly, starvation. The survivors were eventually rescued after two passengers hiked three days out of the mountains, using only materials from the wreckage to aid in the trek, where they eventually found help.

In the years since the crash, the story of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 has become one of the most famous tales of survival and human endurance.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1972. "16 survive 2 months in Andes after crash." Boston Globe, December 23: 2.

—. 1972. "Crash survivors resorted to cannibalism." Boston Globe, December 27: 2.

—. 1972. "16 Air crash survivors found after 69 days in icy Andes." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1.

Benales, Carlos. 1972. "Andes survivors solved problem of food, shelter." Chicago Tribune, December 31: 9.

Campbell, Matthew. 2022. "Fifty years on, 'Alive' team say eating flesh was awful but they got used to it." Sunday Times, October 16.

Godfrey, Chris. 2023. "My plane crashed in the Andes. Only the unthinkable kept me and the other starving survivirs alive." The Guardian, December 4.

Lilliston, Lynn. 1974. "Andes crash survivors tell their story." Los Angeles Times, May 5: 179.

Read, Piers Paul. 1974. Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors. New York, NY: J.B. Lippincott Company.

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]]> The Crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:47 On October 13, 1972, a chartered aircraft carrying forty-five passengers, including 19 members of the Old Christians’ Club rugby team, departed from Montevideo, Uruguay bound for Santiago, Chile. About an hour into the flight, the copilot incorrectly believed the plane had gotten off course and requested permission from air traffic control in Santiago to begin his descent and course correct. However, when the plane began descending out of the cloud cover, the copilot realized he’d been wrong about their position and were in fact dangerous close to the Andes mountains. The pilots attempted to pull the plane back up, but they were unsuccessful and the crashed directly into the mountain. Ultimately, sixteen of the forty-five passengers survived the crash of flight 571, spending seventy-two days in an isolated, untraveled part of the Andes. They endured extremely harsh conditions including sub-zero temperatures, exposure to freezing wind, and most significantly, starvation. The survivors were eventually rescued after two passengers hiked three days out of the mountains, using only materials from the wreckage to aid in the trek, where they eventually found help.  In the years since the crash, the story of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 has become one of the most famous tales of survival and human endurance. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1972. "16 survive 2 months in Andes after crash." Boston Globe, December 23: 2. —. 1972. "Crash survivors resorted to cannibalism." Boston Globe, December 27: 2. —. 1972. "16 Air crash survivors found after 69 days in icy Andes." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1. Benales, Carlos. 1972. "Andes survivors solved problem of food, shelter." Chicago Tribune, December 31: 9. Campbell, Matthew. 2022. "Fifty years on, 'Alive' team say eating flesh was awful but they got used to it." Sunday Times, October 16. Godfrey, Chris. 2023. "My plane crashed in the Andes. Only the unthinkable kept me and the other starving survivirs alive." The Guardian, December 4. Lilliston, Lynn. 1974. "Andes crash survivors tell their story." Los Angeles Times, May 5: 179. Read, Piers Paul. 1974. Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors. New York, NY: J.B. Lippincott Company. On October 13, 1972, a chartered aircraft carrying forty-five passengers, including 19 members of the Old Christians’ Club rugby team, departed from Montevideo, Uruguay bound for Santiago, Chile. About an hour into the flight, the copilot incorrectly believed the plane had gotten off course and requested permission from air traffic control in Santiago to begin his descent and course correct. However, when the plane began descending out of the cloud cover, the copilot realized he’d been wrong about their position and were in fact dangerous close to the Andes mountains. The pilots attempted to pull the plane back up, but they were unsuccessful and the crashed directly into the mountain. Ultimately, sixteen of the forty-five passengers survived the crash of flight 571, spending seventy-two days in an isolated, untraveled part of the Andes. They endured extremely harsh conditions including sub-zero temperatures, exposure to freezing wind, and most significantly, starvation. The survivors were eventually rescued after two passengers hiked three days out of the mountains, using only materials from the wreckage to aid in the trek, where they eventually found help.  In the years since the crash, the story of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 has become one of the most famous tales of survival and human endurance. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1972. "16 survive 2 months in Andes after crash." Boston Globe, December 23: 2. —. 1972. "Crash survivors resorted to cannibalism." Boston Globe, December 27: 2. —. 1972. "16 Air crash survivors found after 69 days in icy Andes." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1. Benales, Carlos. 1972. "Andes survivors solved problem of food, shelter." Chicago Tribune, December 31: 9. Campbell, Matthew. 2022. "Fifty years on, 'Alive' team say eating flesh was awful but they got used to it." Sunday Times, October 16. Godfrey, Chris. 2023. "My plane crashed in the Andes. Only the unthinkable kept me and the other starving survivirs alive." The Guardian, December 4. Lilliston, Lynn. 1974. "Andes crash survivors tell their story." Los Angeles Times, May 5: 179. Read, Piers Paul. 1974. Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors. New York, NY: J.B. Lippincott Company. true crime, exhibit c true full 638 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PjPlq9GT063BMZ8FSYA8YTJRc4lPgwKrN5Wa28WqdGE The Bobbed Haired Bandit In the winter of 1924, the boroughs of New York City were plagued by a series of robberies ostensibly committed by a young couple. This was not the first time a woman had been involved in armed robberies; however, rather than be a reluctant participant in the crimes, it appeared as though the traditional roles were reversed and the young woman was the mastermind behind the hold-ups. The press quickly caught on and soon the “Bobbed Haired Bandit,” as she came to be known in the papers, was grabbing headlines across the country.

Starting with the robbery of grocery store in early January, the Bandit’s crimes got bigger as weeks passed, as did her personality. Not only did the criminal pair become famous for their exploits and fashion, but also for the ways in which she taunted the police with notes daring them to come after her. In time, the NYPD’s inability to catch the bandit began to reflect very poorly on Mayor Richard Enright, who was ridiculed by both the bandit and the public.

Finally, in late April, the Bobbed Haired Bandit and her partner were arrested in Florida, having fled New York earlier in the month after a robbery in which someone was shot. To everyone’s surprise, the couple wasn’t quite the Jazz Age antiheros everyone was expecting, but a young newly married couple who were desperately in need of money at a time when employment was hard to come by.

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References

Brooklyn Daily Times. 1924. "Bob Hair Bandit and man shoot National Biscuit Co. cashier." Brooklyn Daily Times, April 1: 3.

Brooklyn Eagle. 1924. "Bobbed-haired girl held as boro bandit in crime roundup ." Brooklyn Eagle , February 6: 1.

—. 1924. "Bobbed Haired Bandit may be a boy; cusses like sailor but has feminine feet." Brooklyn Eagle, February 3: 5.

—. 1924. "Girls let their hair grow fearing they'll be taken for Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Brooklyn Eagle, February 24: 78.

—. 1924. "Hold bob-haired girl as pal of alleged bandits." Brooklyn Eagle, February 7: 2.

—. 1924. "New gunwoman defies police to catch her." Brooklyn Eagle, January 16: 1.

Dorman, Marjorie. 1924. "The Bobbed-Hair Bandit is a revolt." Brooklyn Eagle, March 16: 95.

Duncombe, Stephen, and Andrew Mattson. 2006. The Bobbed Haired Bandit: A True Story of Crime and Celebrity in 1920s New York. New York, NY: NYU Press.

Getty, Frank. 1924. "'Fish peddling bums" victims of Bobbed-Haired Bandit." Buffalo Enquirer, January 24: 1.

Johnson, Nunnally. 1924. "One word after another." Brooklyn Eagle, February 21: 16.

New York Times. 1924. "2-gun girl bandit holds up a grocery." New York Times, February 24: 1.

—. 1924. "Alienists to test Cooney for sanity." New York Times, April 25: 19.

—. 1924. "Bobbed Bandit gets ten years in prison; warns other girls." New York Times, May 7: 1.

—. 1924. "Bob-Haired Bandit attempts a murder." New York Times, April 2: 21.

—. 1924. "Girl bandit proudly describes 10 crimes." New York Times, April 23: 1.

—. 1924. "Hold-up girl gets $600 from grocer." New York Times, January 23: 10.

Times Union. 1924. ""Bobbed Haired Bandit" annoucnes her "getaway" for neighboring state." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 1.

—. 1924. "200 police fail to trap bobbed haired girl bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 27: 1.

—. 1924. "Enright may try himself to nab Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), March 23: 1.

—. 1924. "Ex-chorus girl arrested as chain store bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 15: 1.

—. 1924. "Note writers want Helen Quigley freed." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 3.

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]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bobbed-haired-bandit-U_y71y0q In the winter of 1924, the boroughs of New York City were plagued by a series of robberies ostensibly committed by a young couple. This was not the first time a woman had been involved in armed robberies; however, rather than be a reluctant participant in the crimes, it appeared as though the traditional roles were reversed and the young woman was the mastermind behind the hold-ups. The press quickly caught on and soon the “Bobbed Haired Bandit,” as she came to be known in the papers, was grabbing headlines across the country.

Starting with the robbery of grocery store in early January, the Bandit’s crimes got bigger as weeks passed, as did her personality. Not only did the criminal pair become famous for their exploits and fashion, but also for the ways in which she taunted the police with notes daring them to come after her. In time, the NYPD’s inability to catch the bandit began to reflect very poorly on Mayor Richard Enright, who was ridiculed by both the bandit and the public.

Finally, in late April, the Bobbed Haired Bandit and her partner were arrested in Florida, having fled New York earlier in the month after a robbery in which someone was shot. To everyone’s surprise, the couple wasn’t quite the Jazz Age antiheros everyone was expecting, but a young newly married couple who were desperately in need of money at a time when employment was hard to come by.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Brooklyn Daily Times. 1924. "Bob Hair Bandit and man shoot National Biscuit Co. cashier." Brooklyn Daily Times, April 1: 3.

Brooklyn Eagle. 1924. "Bobbed-haired girl held as boro bandit in crime roundup ." Brooklyn Eagle , February 6: 1.

—. 1924. "Bobbed Haired Bandit may be a boy; cusses like sailor but has feminine feet." Brooklyn Eagle, February 3: 5.

—. 1924. "Girls let their hair grow fearing they'll be taken for Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Brooklyn Eagle, February 24: 78.

—. 1924. "Hold bob-haired girl as pal of alleged bandits." Brooklyn Eagle, February 7: 2.

—. 1924. "New gunwoman defies police to catch her." Brooklyn Eagle, January 16: 1.

Dorman, Marjorie. 1924. "The Bobbed-Hair Bandit is a revolt." Brooklyn Eagle, March 16: 95.

Duncombe, Stephen, and Andrew Mattson. 2006. The Bobbed Haired Bandit: A True Story of Crime and Celebrity in 1920s New York. New York, NY: NYU Press.

Getty, Frank. 1924. "'Fish peddling bums" victims of Bobbed-Haired Bandit." Buffalo Enquirer, January 24: 1.

Johnson, Nunnally. 1924. "One word after another." Brooklyn Eagle, February 21: 16.

New York Times. 1924. "2-gun girl bandit holds up a grocery." New York Times, February 24: 1.

—. 1924. "Alienists to test Cooney for sanity." New York Times, April 25: 19.

—. 1924. "Bobbed Bandit gets ten years in prison; warns other girls." New York Times, May 7: 1.

—. 1924. "Bob-Haired Bandit attempts a murder." New York Times, April 2: 21.

—. 1924. "Girl bandit proudly describes 10 crimes." New York Times, April 23: 1.

—. 1924. "Hold-up girl gets $600 from grocer." New York Times, January 23: 10.

Times Union. 1924. ""Bobbed Haired Bandit" annoucnes her "getaway" for neighboring state." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 1.

—. 1924. "200 police fail to trap bobbed haired girl bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 27: 1.

—. 1924. "Enright may try himself to nab Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), March 23: 1.

—. 1924. "Ex-chorus girl arrested as chain store bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 15: 1.

—. 1924. "Note writers want Helen Quigley freed." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 3.

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]]> The Bobbed Haired Bandit Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:29 In the winter of 1924, the boroughs of New York City were plagued by a series of robberies ostensibly committed by a young couple. This was not the first time a woman had been involved in armed robberies; however, rather than be a reluctant participant in the crimes, it appeared as though the traditional roles were reversed and the young woman was the mastermind behind the hold-ups. The press quickly caught on and soon the “Bobbed Haired Bandit,” as she came to be known in the papers, was grabbing headlines across the country.  Starting with the robbery of grocery store in early January, the Bandit’s crimes got bigger as weeks passed, as did her personality. Not only did the criminal pair become famous for their exploits and fashion, but also for the ways in which she taunted the police with notes daring them to come after her. In time, the NYPD’s inability to catch the bandit began to reflect very poorly on Mayor Richard Enright, who was ridiculed by both the bandit and the public.  Finally, in late April, the Bobbed Haired Bandit and her partner were arrested in Florida, having fled New York earlier in the month after a robbery in which someone was shot. To everyone’s surprise, the couple wasn’t quite the Jazz Age antiheros everyone was expecting, but a young newly married couple who were desperately in need of money at a time when employment was hard to come by. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Brooklyn Daily Times. 1924. "Bob Hair Bandit and man shoot National Biscuit Co. cashier." Brooklyn Daily Times, April 1: 3. Brooklyn Eagle. 1924. "Bobbed-haired girl held as boro bandit in crime roundup ." Brooklyn Eagle , February 6: 1. —. 1924. "Bobbed Haired Bandit may be a boy; cusses like sailor but has feminine feet." Brooklyn Eagle, February 3: 5. —. 1924. "Girls let their hair grow fearing they'll be taken for Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Brooklyn Eagle, February 24: 78. —. 1924. "Hold bob-haired girl as pal of alleged bandits." Brooklyn Eagle, February 7: 2. —. 1924. "New gunwoman defies police to catch her." Brooklyn Eagle, January 16: 1. Dorman, Marjorie. 1924. "The Bobbed-Hair Bandit is a revolt." Brooklyn Eagle, March 16: 95. Duncombe, Stephen, and Andrew Mattson. 2006. The Bobbed Haired Bandit: A True Story of Crime and Celebrity in 1920s New York. New York, NY: NYU Press. Getty, Frank. 1924. "'Fish peddling bums" victims of Bobbed-Haired Bandit." Buffalo Enquirer, January 24: 1. Johnson, Nunnally. 1924. "One word after another." Brooklyn Eagle, February 21: 16. New York Times. 1924. "2-gun girl bandit holds up a grocery." New York Times, February 24: 1. —. 1924. "Alienists to test Cooney for sanity." New York Times, April 25: 19. —. 1924. "Bobbed Bandit gets ten years in prison; warns other girls." New York Times, May 7: 1. —. 1924. "Bob-Haired Bandit attempts a murder." New York Times, April 2: 21. —. 1924. "Girl bandit proudly describes 10 crimes." New York Times, April 23: 1. —. 1924. "Hold-up girl gets $600 from grocer." New York Times, January 23: 10. Times Union. 1924. ""Bobbed Haired Bandit" annoucnes her "getaway" for neighboring state." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 1. —. 1924. "200 police fail to trap bobbed haired girl bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 27: 1. —. 1924. "Enright may try himself to nab Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), March 23: 1. —. 1924. "Ex-chorus girl arrested as chain store bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 15: 1. —. 1924. "Note writers want Helen Quigley freed." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 3. In the winter of 1924, the boroughs of New York City were plagued by a series of robberies ostensibly committed by a young couple. This was not the first time a woman had been involved in armed robberies; however, rather than be a reluctant participant in the crimes, it appeared as though the traditional roles were reversed and the young woman was the mastermind behind the hold-ups. The press quickly caught on and soon the “Bobbed Haired Bandit,” as she came to be known in the papers, was grabbing headlines across the country.  Starting with the robbery of grocery store in early January, the Bandit’s crimes got bigger as weeks passed, as did her personality. Not only did the criminal pair become famous for their exploits and fashion, but also for the ways in which she taunted the police with notes daring them to come after her. In time, the NYPD’s inability to catch the bandit began to reflect very poorly on Mayor Richard Enright, who was ridiculed by both the bandit and the public.  Finally, in late April, the Bobbed Haired Bandit and her partner were arrested in Florida, having fled New York earlier in the month after a robbery in which someone was shot. To everyone’s surprise, the couple wasn’t quite the Jazz Age antiheros everyone was expecting, but a young newly married couple who were desperately in need of money at a time when employment was hard to come by. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Brooklyn Daily Times. 1924. "Bob Hair Bandit and man shoot National Biscuit Co. cashier." Brooklyn Daily Times, April 1: 3. Brooklyn Eagle. 1924. "Bobbed-haired girl held as boro bandit in crime roundup ." Brooklyn Eagle , February 6: 1. —. 1924. "Bobbed Haired Bandit may be a boy; cusses like sailor but has feminine feet." Brooklyn Eagle, February 3: 5. —. 1924. "Girls let their hair grow fearing they'll be taken for Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Brooklyn Eagle, February 24: 78. —. 1924. "Hold bob-haired girl as pal of alleged bandits." Brooklyn Eagle, February 7: 2. —. 1924. "New gunwoman defies police to catch her." Brooklyn Eagle, January 16: 1. Dorman, Marjorie. 1924. "The Bobbed-Hair Bandit is a revolt." Brooklyn Eagle, March 16: 95. Duncombe, Stephen, and Andrew Mattson. 2006. The Bobbed Haired Bandit: A True Story of Crime and Celebrity in 1920s New York. New York, NY: NYU Press. Getty, Frank. 1924. "'Fish peddling bums" victims of Bobbed-Haired Bandit." Buffalo Enquirer, January 24: 1. Johnson, Nunnally. 1924. "One word after another." Brooklyn Eagle, February 21: 16. New York Times. 1924. "2-gun girl bandit holds up a grocery." New York Times, February 24: 1. —. 1924. "Alienists to test Cooney for sanity." New York Times, April 25: 19. —. 1924. "Bobbed Bandit gets ten years in prison; warns other girls." New York Times, May 7: 1. —. 1924. "Bob-Haired Bandit attempts a murder." New York Times, April 2: 21. —. 1924. "Girl bandit proudly describes 10 crimes." New York Times, April 23: 1. —. 1924. "Hold-up girl gets $600 from grocer." New York Times, January 23: 10. Times Union. 1924. ""Bobbed Haired Bandit" annoucnes her "getaway" for neighboring state." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 1. —. 1924. "200 police fail to trap bobbed haired girl bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 27: 1. —. 1924. "Enright may try himself to nab Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), March 23: 1. —. 1924. "Ex-chorus girl arrested as chain store bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 15: 1. —. 1924. "Note writers want Helen Quigley freed." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 3. true crime, exhibit c true full 637 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/a0w36dNRB06ct9gbmKXrwLUCiyGnM7mNoGiDxDayXgg Gordon Cummins: The Blackout Ripper (Part 2) In February 1942, Gordon Cummins, a twenty-eight-year-old Royal Air Force Serviceman, murdered four women and attempted to murder two others over a six-day period in London, leading the press to dub him “The Blackout Ripper.”

At a time when the fear of imminent bombings was high and London was on high alert, authorities nonetheless launched an investigation and, quite remarkably, were able to catch Cummins quickly, thereby preventing any further murders; yet the question remains, how was it that a brutally violent killer manage to kill so many people in such a short amount of time and barely attract attention of the police and press?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Bolton News. 1942. "Is 'killer' at large?" Bolton News, February 14: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 2010. "London in the blitz: how crime flourished under cover of the blackout." The Guardian, August 28.

Driscoll, Margarette. 2022. "Ranmpage of the Blackout Ripper." Daily Mail, November 24.

Evening Standard. 1942. "Accused of murder of 4 women." Evening Standard (London, England), March 26: 8.

Evening Telegraph. 1942. "'Killer' theory in wave of London murders." Evening Telegraph (Derby, England), February 14: 8.

Herald Express. 1942. "Cadet's defense in murder trial." Herald Express (Devon, England), April 28: 1.

Hull Daily Mail. 1942. "London murders." Hull Daily Mail, February 11: 1.

Imperial War Museum. n.d. Imperial War Museum. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-nation-at-a-standstill-shutdown-in-the-second-world-war.

Liverpool Daily Post. 1942. "Another London murder." Liverpool Daily Post, February 14: 1.

Storey, Neil. 2023. The Blackout Murders: Homicide in WW2. South Yorkshire, England: Pen and Sword.

The Citizen. 1942. "Cadet sent for trial." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), March 27: 1.

—. 1942. "'Evidence was overwhelming'." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), June 9: 8.

—. 1942. "Fresh Jury to be sworn in." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), April 24: 1.

The Times. 1942. "Airman charged with three murders." The Times (London, England), March 13: 2.

Venning, Annabel. 2017. "The Blackout Ripper; under cover of the Blitz." Mail on Sunday, January 29.

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]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/gordon-cummins-the-blackout-ripper-part-2-7di7MbY2 In February 1942, Gordon Cummins, a twenty-eight-year-old Royal Air Force Serviceman, murdered four women and attempted to murder two others over a six-day period in London, leading the press to dub him “The Blackout Ripper.”

At a time when the fear of imminent bombings was high and London was on high alert, authorities nonetheless launched an investigation and, quite remarkably, were able to catch Cummins quickly, thereby preventing any further murders; yet the question remains, how was it that a brutally violent killer manage to kill so many people in such a short amount of time and barely attract attention of the police and press?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Bolton News. 1942. "Is 'killer' at large?" Bolton News, February 14: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 2010. "London in the blitz: how crime flourished under cover of the blackout." The Guardian, August 28.

Driscoll, Margarette. 2022. "Ranmpage of the Blackout Ripper." Daily Mail, November 24.

Evening Standard. 1942. "Accused of murder of 4 women." Evening Standard (London, England), March 26: 8.

Evening Telegraph. 1942. "'Killer' theory in wave of London murders." Evening Telegraph (Derby, England), February 14: 8.

Herald Express. 1942. "Cadet's defense in murder trial." Herald Express (Devon, England), April 28: 1.

Hull Daily Mail. 1942. "London murders." Hull Daily Mail, February 11: 1.

Imperial War Museum. n.d. Imperial War Museum. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-nation-at-a-standstill-shutdown-in-the-second-world-war.

Liverpool Daily Post. 1942. "Another London murder." Liverpool Daily Post, February 14: 1.

Storey, Neil. 2023. The Blackout Murders: Homicide in WW2. South Yorkshire, England: Pen and Sword.

The Citizen. 1942. "Cadet sent for trial." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), March 27: 1.

—. 1942. "'Evidence was overwhelming'." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), June 9: 8.

—. 1942. "Fresh Jury to be sworn in." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), April 24: 1.

The Times. 1942. "Airman charged with three murders." The Times (London, England), March 13: 2.

Venning, Annabel. 2017. "The Blackout Ripper; under cover of the Blitz." Mail on Sunday, January 29.

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]]> Gordon Cummins: The Blackout Ripper (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:46:38 In February 1942, Gordon Cummins, a twenty-eight-year-old Royal Air Force Serviceman, murdered four women and attempted to murder two others over a six-day period in London, leading the press to dub him “The Blackout Ripper.” At a time when the fear of imminent bombings was high and London was on high alert, authorities nonetheless launched an investigation and, quite remarkably, were able to catch Cummins quickly, thereby preventing any further murders; yet the question remains, how was it that a brutally violent killer manage to kill so many people in such a short amount of time and barely attract attention of the police and press? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Bolton News. 1942. "Is 'killer' at large?" Bolton News, February 14: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 2010. "London in the blitz: how crime flourished under cover of the blackout." The Guardian, August 28. Driscoll, Margarette. 2022. "Ranmpage of the Blackout Ripper." Daily Mail, November 24. Evening Standard. 1942. "Accused of murder of 4 women." Evening Standard (London, England), March 26: 8. Evening Telegraph. 1942. "'Killer' theory in wave of London murders." Evening Telegraph (Derby, England), February 14: 8. Herald Express. 1942. "Cadet's defense in murder trial." Herald Express (Devon, England), April 28: 1. Hull Daily Mail. 1942. "London murders." Hull Daily Mail, February 11: 1. Imperial War Museum. n.d. Imperial War Museum. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-nation-at-a-standstill-shutdown-in-the-second-world-war. Liverpool Daily Post. 1942. "Another London murder." Liverpool Daily Post, February 14: 1. Storey, Neil. 2023. The Blackout Murders: Homicide in WW2. South Yorkshire, England: Pen and Sword. The Citizen. 1942. "Cadet sent for trial." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), March 27: 1. —. 1942. "'Evidence was overwhelming'." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), June 9: 8. —. 1942. "Fresh Jury to be sworn in." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), April 24: 1. The Times. 1942. "Airman charged with three murders." The Times (London, England), March 13: 2. Venning, Annabel. 2017. "The Blackout Ripper; under cover of the Blitz." Mail on Sunday, January 29. In February 1942, Gordon Cummins, a twenty-eight-year-old Royal Air Force Serviceman, murdered four women and attempted to murder two others over a six-day period in London, leading the press to dub him “The Blackout Ripper.” At a time when the fear of imminent bombings was high and London was on high alert, authorities nonetheless launched an investigation and, quite remarkably, were able to catch Cummins quickly, thereby preventing any further murders; yet the question remains, how was it that a brutally violent killer manage to kill so many people in such a short amount of time and barely attract attention of the police and press? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Bolton News. 1942. "Is 'killer' at large?" Bolton News, February 14: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 2010. "London in the blitz: how crime flourished under cover of the blackout." The Guardian, August 28. Driscoll, Margarette. 2022. "Ranmpage of the Blackout Ripper." Daily Mail, November 24. Evening Standard. 1942. "Accused of murder of 4 women." Evening Standard (London, England), March 26: 8. Evening Telegraph. 1942. "'Killer' theory in wave of London murders." Evening Telegraph (Derby, England), February 14: 8. Herald Express. 1942. "Cadet's defense in murder trial." Herald Express (Devon, England), April 28: 1. Hull Daily Mail. 1942. "London murders." Hull Daily Mail, February 11: 1. Imperial War Museum. n.d. Imperial War Museum. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-nation-at-a-standstill-shutdown-in-the-second-world-war. Liverpool Daily Post. 1942. "Another London murder." Liverpool Daily Post, February 14: 1. Storey, Neil. 2023. The Blackout Murders: Homicide in WW2. South Yorkshire, England: Pen and Sword. The Citizen. 1942. "Cadet sent for trial." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), March 27: 1. —. 1942. "'Evidence was overwhelming'." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), June 9: 8. —. 1942. "Fresh Jury to be sworn in." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), April 24: 1. The Times. 1942. "Airman charged with three murders." The Times (London, England), March 13: 2. Venning, Annabel. 2017. "The Blackout Ripper; under cover of the Blitz." Mail on Sunday, January 29. true crime, exhibit c true full 636 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/e6LgI8swZrP1PcYuQl_OtCy057Vb-h9Lj2UByBH8yFc Gordon Cummins: The Blackout Ripper (Part 1) In response to the onset of German bombing raids during World War II, many of England’s most vulnerable citizens evacuated or were temporarily evacuated out of urban areas to safer, more rural parts of the country. Those who remained in the cities would ultimately spend years enduring wartime blackouts, periods where the city was plunged into complete darkness in order to prevent German bombers from easily identifying their targets. The blackouts were a significant inconvenience and safety risk for everyone, but for at least one Londoner, they offered a perfect opportunity to enact his darkest fantasies.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Bolton News. 1942. "Is 'killer' at large?" Bolton News, February 14: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 2010. "London in the blitz: how crime flourished under cover of the blackout." The Guardian, August 28.

Driscoll, Margarette. 2022. "Ranmpage of the Blackout Ripper." Daily Mail, November 24.

Evening Standard. 1942. "Accused of murder of 4 women." Evening Standard (London, England), March 26: 8.

Evening Telegraph. 1942. "'Killer' theory in wave of London murders." Evening Telegraph (Derby, England), February 14: 8.

Herald Express. 1942. "Cadet's defense in murder trial." Herald Express (Devon, England), April 28: 1.

Hull Daily Mail. 1942. "London murders." Hull Daily Mail, February 11: 1.

Imperial War Museum. n.d. Imperial War Museum. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-nation-at-a-standstill-shutdown-in-the-second-world-war.

Liverpool Daily Post. 1942. "Another London murder." Liverpool Daily Post, February 14: 1.

Storey, Neil. 2023. The Blackout Murders: Homicide in WW2. South Yorkshire, England: Pen and Sword.

The Citizen. 1942. "Cadet sent for trial." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), March 27: 1.

—. 1942. "'Evidence was overwhelming'." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), June 9: 8.

—. 1942. "Fresh Jury to be sworn in." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), April 24: 1.

The Times. 1942. "Airman charged with three murders." The Times (London, England), March 13: 2.

Venning, Annabel. 2017. "The Blackout Ripper; under cover of the Blitz." Mail on Sunday, January 29.

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]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/gordon-cummins-the-blackout-ripper-part-1-pkFZH2En In response to the onset of German bombing raids during World War II, many of England’s most vulnerable citizens evacuated or were temporarily evacuated out of urban areas to safer, more rural parts of the country. Those who remained in the cities would ultimately spend years enduring wartime blackouts, periods where the city was plunged into complete darkness in order to prevent German bombers from easily identifying their targets. The blackouts were a significant inconvenience and safety risk for everyone, but for at least one Londoner, they offered a perfect opportunity to enact his darkest fantasies.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Bolton News. 1942. "Is 'killer' at large?" Bolton News, February 14: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 2010. "London in the blitz: how crime flourished under cover of the blackout." The Guardian, August 28.

Driscoll, Margarette. 2022. "Ranmpage of the Blackout Ripper." Daily Mail, November 24.

Evening Standard. 1942. "Accused of murder of 4 women." Evening Standard (London, England), March 26: 8.

Evening Telegraph. 1942. "'Killer' theory in wave of London murders." Evening Telegraph (Derby, England), February 14: 8.

Herald Express. 1942. "Cadet's defense in murder trial." Herald Express (Devon, England), April 28: 1.

Hull Daily Mail. 1942. "London murders." Hull Daily Mail, February 11: 1.

Imperial War Museum. n.d. Imperial War Museum. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-nation-at-a-standstill-shutdown-in-the-second-world-war.

Liverpool Daily Post. 1942. "Another London murder." Liverpool Daily Post, February 14: 1.

Storey, Neil. 2023. The Blackout Murders: Homicide in WW2. South Yorkshire, England: Pen and Sword.

The Citizen. 1942. "Cadet sent for trial." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), March 27: 1.

—. 1942. "'Evidence was overwhelming'." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), June 9: 8.

—. 1942. "Fresh Jury to be sworn in." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), April 24: 1.

The Times. 1942. "Airman charged with three murders." The Times (London, England), March 13: 2.

Venning, Annabel. 2017. "The Blackout Ripper; under cover of the Blitz." Mail on Sunday, January 29.

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]]> Gordon Cummins: The Blackout Ripper (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:44:49 In response to the onset of German bombing raids during World War II, many of England’s most vulnerable citizens evacuated or were temporarily evacuated out of urban areas to safer, more rural parts of the country. Those who remained in the cities would ultimately spend years enduring wartime blackouts, periods where the city was plunged into complete darkness in order to prevent German bombers from easily identifying their targets. The blackouts were a significant inconvenience and safety risk for everyone, but for at least one Londoner, they offered a perfect opportunity to enact his darkest fantasies. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Bolton News. 1942. "Is 'killer' at large?" Bolton News, February 14: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 2010. "London in the blitz: how crime flourished under cover of the blackout." The Guardian, August 28. Driscoll, Margarette. 2022. "Ranmpage of the Blackout Ripper." Daily Mail, November 24. Evening Standard. 1942. "Accused of murder of 4 women." Evening Standard (London, England), March 26: 8. Evening Telegraph. 1942. "'Killer' theory in wave of London murders." Evening Telegraph (Derby, England), February 14: 8. Herald Express. 1942. "Cadet's defense in murder trial." Herald Express (Devon, England), April 28: 1. Hull Daily Mail. 1942. "London murders." Hull Daily Mail, February 11: 1. Imperial War Museum. n.d. Imperial War Museum. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-nation-at-a-standstill-shutdown-in-the-second-world-war. Liverpool Daily Post. 1942. "Another London murder." Liverpool Daily Post, February 14: 1. Storey, Neil. 2023. The Blackout Murders: Homicide in WW2. South Yorkshire, England: Pen and Sword. The Citizen. 1942. "Cadet sent for trial." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), March 27: 1. —. 1942. "'Evidence was overwhelming'." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), June 9: 8. —. 1942. "Fresh Jury to be sworn in." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), April 24: 1. The Times. 1942. "Airman charged with three murders." The Times (London, England), March 13: 2. Venning, Annabel. 2017. "The Blackout Ripper; under cover of the Blitz." Mail on Sunday, January 29. In response to the onset of German bombing raids during World War II, many of England’s most vulnerable citizens evacuated or were temporarily evacuated out of urban areas to safer, more rural parts of the country. Those who remained in the cities would ultimately spend years enduring wartime blackouts, periods where the city was plunged into complete darkness in order to prevent German bombers from easily identifying their targets. The blackouts were a significant inconvenience and safety risk for everyone, but for at least one Londoner, they offered a perfect opportunity to enact his darkest fantasies. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Bolton News. 1942. "Is 'killer' at large?" Bolton News, February 14: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 2010. "London in the blitz: how crime flourished under cover of the blackout." The Guardian, August 28. Driscoll, Margarette. 2022. "Ranmpage of the Blackout Ripper." Daily Mail, November 24. Evening Standard. 1942. "Accused of murder of 4 women." Evening Standard (London, England), March 26: 8. Evening Telegraph. 1942. "'Killer' theory in wave of London murders." Evening Telegraph (Derby, England), February 14: 8. Herald Express. 1942. "Cadet's defense in murder trial." Herald Express (Devon, England), April 28: 1. Hull Daily Mail. 1942. "London murders." Hull Daily Mail, February 11: 1. Imperial War Museum. n.d. Imperial War Museum. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-nation-at-a-standstill-shutdown-in-the-second-world-war. Liverpool Daily Post. 1942. "Another London murder." Liverpool Daily Post, February 14: 1. Storey, Neil. 2023. The Blackout Murders: Homicide in WW2. South Yorkshire, England: Pen and Sword. The Citizen. 1942. "Cadet sent for trial." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), March 27: 1. —. 1942. "'Evidence was overwhelming'." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), June 9: 8. —. 1942. "Fresh Jury to be sworn in." The Citizen (Gloucester, England), April 24: 1. The Times. 1942. "Airman charged with three murders." The Times (London, England), March 13: 2. Venning, Annabel. 2017. "The Blackout Ripper; under cover of the Blitz." Mail on Sunday, January 29. true crime true full 635 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0EtwLIeLV4lrscM2ob5d0HBjHzkimSZ3zwYITTs2aIE Michael and Suzan Carson: San Francisco Witch Killers On January 12, 1983, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a frantic driver who reported they’d just witnessed a shooting on the side of the side of the road in Fulton, California and the shooters had fled the scene a pickup truck. Deputies quickly located the truck and were led on a forty-five minute high-speed chase through Sonoma and Napa counties before finally being apprehended and identified as Michael and Suzan Carson.

The Carsons were held on a charge of murdering the truck’s original owner, Jon Charles Hellyar, but they refused to say a word to police. In time, however, Michael and Suzan Carson began to talk and eventually held a press conference during which they revealed a great deal about themselves and even went so far as to make ambiguous confessions to other recent murders in Northern California.

In the months that followed their arrest, Michael and Suzan Carson reveled in their notoriety and the media attention their statements captured. In addition to the murder of Hellyar, they would also be convicted of two other murders, claiming themselves to be Muslim warriors on a mission to rid the world of witches and other practitioners of dark magic, earning them the nickname “The San Francisco Witch Killers.”

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1983. "Couple complains their trial didn't get enough publicity." The Californian, April 28: 29.

Brewster, Rod. 1983. "Carsons claim their killings were 'will of God'." Petaluma Argus-Courier, May 4: 1.

—. 1983. "Carson's preliminary hearing on murder stats." Petaluma Argus-Courier, March 4: 2.

Daily Beast. 2020. "Daughter of serial 'witch kiler': if he goes free, 'someone else will be dead'." Daily Beast, May 27.

—. 2015. "Witch-killers' family: Keep them in Jail." Daily Beast, December 3.

Manes, George. 1983. "Probe of suspects widens." Press Democrat, January 30: 1.

Napa Valley Register. 1983. "Chase probe continues." Napa Valley Register, January 18: 2.

Navarro, Mireya. 1984. "'Good witch' to the rescue." San Francisco Examiner, May 30: 11.

—. 1984. "Remorseless 'witch-killers' get 25 to life." San Francisco Examiner, July 2: 15.

Reynolds, Richard D. 1988. Cry for War: The Story of Suzan and Michael Carson. San Francisco, CA: Squibob Press.

Saludes, Bony. 1985. "Carson says trial unfair." Press Democrat, June 19: 2.

San Francisco Examiner. 1984. "Carson comptent for trial." San Francisco Examiner, January 9: 14.

Sharpe, Ivan. 1983. "Couple boasts to police of killing 3 'witches in holy war'." San Francisco Examiner, April 28: 24.

United Press International. 1984. "Guilty verdict in 'witch' murder." Petaluma Argus-Courier, June 5: 2.

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]]> Mon, 6 Jan 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-and-suzan-carson-san-francisco-witch-killers-DsO5smKp On January 12, 1983, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a frantic driver who reported they’d just witnessed a shooting on the side of the side of the road in Fulton, California and the shooters had fled the scene a pickup truck. Deputies quickly located the truck and were led on a forty-five minute high-speed chase through Sonoma and Napa counties before finally being apprehended and identified as Michael and Suzan Carson.

The Carsons were held on a charge of murdering the truck’s original owner, Jon Charles Hellyar, but they refused to say a word to police. In time, however, Michael and Suzan Carson began to talk and eventually held a press conference during which they revealed a great deal about themselves and even went so far as to make ambiguous confessions to other recent murders in Northern California.

In the months that followed their arrest, Michael and Suzan Carson reveled in their notoriety and the media attention their statements captured. In addition to the murder of Hellyar, they would also be convicted of two other murders, claiming themselves to be Muslim warriors on a mission to rid the world of witches and other practitioners of dark magic, earning them the nickname “The San Francisco Witch Killers.”

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1983. "Couple complains their trial didn't get enough publicity." The Californian, April 28: 29.

Brewster, Rod. 1983. "Carsons claim their killings were 'will of God'." Petaluma Argus-Courier, May 4: 1.

—. 1983. "Carson's preliminary hearing on murder stats." Petaluma Argus-Courier, March 4: 2.

Daily Beast. 2020. "Daughter of serial 'witch kiler': if he goes free, 'someone else will be dead'." Daily Beast, May 27.

—. 2015. "Witch-killers' family: Keep them in Jail." Daily Beast, December 3.

Manes, George. 1983. "Probe of suspects widens." Press Democrat, January 30: 1.

Napa Valley Register. 1983. "Chase probe continues." Napa Valley Register, January 18: 2.

Navarro, Mireya. 1984. "'Good witch' to the rescue." San Francisco Examiner, May 30: 11.

—. 1984. "Remorseless 'witch-killers' get 25 to life." San Francisco Examiner, July 2: 15.

Reynolds, Richard D. 1988. Cry for War: The Story of Suzan and Michael Carson. San Francisco, CA: Squibob Press.

Saludes, Bony. 1985. "Carson says trial unfair." Press Democrat, June 19: 2.

San Francisco Examiner. 1984. "Carson comptent for trial." San Francisco Examiner, January 9: 14.

Sharpe, Ivan. 1983. "Couple boasts to police of killing 3 'witches in holy war'." San Francisco Examiner, April 28: 24.

United Press International. 1984. "Guilty verdict in 'witch' murder." Petaluma Argus-Courier, June 5: 2.

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]]> Michael and Suzan Carson: San Francisco Witch Killers Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:15 On January 12, 1983, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a frantic driver who reported they’d just witnessed a shooting on the side of the side of the road in Fulton, California and the shooters had fled the scene a pickup truck. Deputies quickly located the truck and were led on a forty-five minute high-speed chase through Sonoma and Napa counties before finally being apprehended and identified as Michael and Suzan Carson. The Carsons were held on a charge of murdering the truck’s original owner, Jon Charles Hellyar, but they refused to say a word to police. In time, however, Michael and Suzan Carson began to talk and eventually held a press conference during which they revealed a great deal about themselves and even went so far as to make ambiguous confessions to other recent murders in Northern California.  In the months that followed their arrest, Michael and Suzan Carson reveled in their notoriety and the media attention their statements captured. In addition to the murder of Hellyar, they would also be convicted of two other murders, claiming themselves to be Muslim warriors on a mission to rid the world of witches and other practitioners of dark magic, earning them the nickname “The San Francisco Witch Killers.” Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1983. "Couple complains their trial didn't get enough publicity." The Californian, April 28: 29. Brewster, Rod. 1983. "Carsons claim their killings were 'will of God'." Petaluma Argus-Courier, May 4: 1. —. 1983. "Carson's preliminary hearing on murder stats." Petaluma Argus-Courier, March 4: 2. Daily Beast. 2020. "Daughter of serial 'witch kiler': if he goes free, 'someone else will be dead'." Daily Beast, May 27. —. 2015. "Witch-killers' family: Keep them in Jail." Daily Beast, December 3. Manes, George. 1983. "Probe of suspects widens." Press Democrat, January 30: 1. Napa Valley Register. 1983. "Chase probe continues." Napa Valley Register, January 18: 2. Navarro, Mireya. 1984. "'Good witch' to the rescue." San Francisco Examiner, May 30: 11. —. 1984. "Remorseless 'witch-killers' get 25 to life." San Francisco Examiner, July 2: 15. Reynolds, Richard D. 1988. Cry for War: The Story of Suzan and Michael Carson. San Francisco, CA: Squibob Press. Saludes, Bony. 1985. "Carson says trial unfair." Press Democrat, June 19: 2. San Francisco Examiner. 1984. "Carson comptent for trial." San Francisco Examiner, January 9: 14. Sharpe, Ivan. 1983. "Couple boasts to police of killing 3 'witches in holy war'." San Francisco Examiner, April 28: 24. United Press International. 1984. "Guilty verdict in 'witch' murder." Petaluma Argus-Courier, June 5: 2. On January 12, 1983, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a frantic driver who reported they’d just witnessed a shooting on the side of the side of the road in Fulton, California and the shooters had fled the scene a pickup truck. Deputies quickly located the truck and were led on a forty-five minute high-speed chase through Sonoma and Napa counties before finally being apprehended and identified as Michael and Suzan Carson. The Carsons were held on a charge of murdering the truck’s original owner, Jon Charles Hellyar, but they refused to say a word to police. In time, however, Michael and Suzan Carson began to talk and eventually held a press conference during which they revealed a great deal about themselves and even went so far as to make ambiguous confessions to other recent murders in Northern California.  In the months that followed their arrest, Michael and Suzan Carson reveled in their notoriety and the media attention their statements captured. In addition to the murder of Hellyar, they would also be convicted of two other murders, claiming themselves to be Muslim warriors on a mission to rid the world of witches and other practitioners of dark magic, earning them the nickname “The San Francisco Witch Killers.” Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1983. "Couple complains their trial didn't get enough publicity." The Californian, April 28: 29. Brewster, Rod. 1983. "Carsons claim their killings were 'will of God'." Petaluma Argus-Courier, May 4: 1. —. 1983. "Carson's preliminary hearing on murder stats." Petaluma Argus-Courier, March 4: 2. Daily Beast. 2020. "Daughter of serial 'witch kiler': if he goes free, 'someone else will be dead'." Daily Beast, May 27. —. 2015. "Witch-killers' family: Keep them in Jail." Daily Beast, December 3. Manes, George. 1983. "Probe of suspects widens." Press Democrat, January 30: 1. Napa Valley Register. 1983. "Chase probe continues." Napa Valley Register, January 18: 2. Navarro, Mireya. 1984. "'Good witch' to the rescue." San Francisco Examiner, May 30: 11. —. 1984. "Remorseless 'witch-killers' get 25 to life." San Francisco Examiner, July 2: 15. Reynolds, Richard D. 1988. Cry for War: The Story of Suzan and Michael Carson. San Francisco, CA: Squibob Press. Saludes, Bony. 1985. "Carson says trial unfair." Press Democrat, June 19: 2. San Francisco Examiner. 1984. "Carson comptent for trial." San Francisco Examiner, January 9: 14. Sharpe, Ivan. 1983. "Couple boasts to police of killing 3 'witches in holy war'." San Francisco Examiner, April 28: 24. United Press International. 1984. "Guilty verdict in 'witch' murder." Petaluma Argus-Courier, June 5: 2. true crime, exhibit c true full 634 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/sAjWJrBBsmMunpDGNVnrTobrmMLssbVjYKvFpNDqPA8 Listener Tales 93 Happy New Year, weirdos, and we're celebrating the holidays with Holiday tales brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!

Today we have boogens, a Hanukkah haunting, horrible Fourth of July discovery, delivery people getting waaaaay much more than a tip, and messages from Beyond sent via ornament! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 1/2/2025!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2025 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-93-OBICL9No Happy New Year, weirdos, and we're celebrating the holidays with Holiday tales brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!

Today we have boogens, a Hanukkah haunting, horrible Fourth of July discovery, delivery people getting waaaaay much more than a tip, and messages from Beyond sent via ornament! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 1/2/2025!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 93 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:26 Happy New Year, weirdos, and we're celebrating the holidays with Holiday tales brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we have boogens, a Hanukkah haunting, horrible Fourth of July discovery, delivery people getting waaaaay much more than a tip, and messages from Beyond sent via ornament! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 1/2/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Happy New Year, weirdos, and we're celebrating the holidays with Holiday tales brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we have boogens, a Hanukkah haunting, horrible Fourth of July discovery, delivery people getting waaaaay much more than a tip, and messages from Beyond sent via ornament! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 1/2/2025! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 633 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/U47egFjKOhZV-C6jvNVA0nBv5sfJHi-P2-IkezffIOg The Suspected Crimes of Guy Muldavin When a girl walking on a Provincetown, Massachusetts beach discovered the decomposing body of a young woman in the summer of 1974, it began an investigation into what would become one of the most notorious cold cases in the state’s history. The victim—who would remain unidentified for nearly five decades—and her killer were the source of much speculation, with theories ranging from an extra in Jaws to the victim of the local mob.

After decades of mystery, DNA from the remains of “the Lady of the Dunes” was subject to extensive genetic matching and was finally identified as thirty-seven-year-old California resident Ruth Terry. A year later, authorities in Massachusetts announced their main suspect in the murder was Guy Muldavin, Terry’s husband at the time of her death. Muldavin died in 2002 and thus couldn’t be prosecuted for the crime, so the case was finally closed.

Identifying Ruth’s killer brought an end to one of the most enduring murder mysteries in Massachusetts, yet identifying the Lady of the Dunes and her killer turned out to the be the beginning of a new mystery. Indeed, investigators soon learned this might not have been Muldavin’s first murder, but one of several mysterious disappearances that traced back to him.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Abrams, Norma, and Sidney Kline. 1960. "Nab village Casanova onb grisly find." Daily News (New York, NY), December 2: 33.

Associated Press. 1960. "Woman's remains found in search of old Seattle home." Bellingham Herald , August 31: 1.

—. 1950. "Police probe for clues in beach killing." Berkeley Gazette, June 19: 1.

—. 1961. "Rockwell says resentment le to life of deception." Longview Daily News, October 25: 11.

—. 1960. "Rockwell on hunger strike; seeks death." Peninsula Daily News, December 3: 1.

—. 1961. "Rockwell's wife not sure she will remain married." The Columbian, October 20: 2.

Cavallier, Andrea, and Sheila Flynn. 2023. "'Lady of the Dunes' killer identified after nearly 50 years." The Independent, August 30.

Dowd, Katie. 2022. "California man questioned in double murder linked to 'Lady of the Dunes' victim Ruth Marie Terry." SF Gate, November 3.

McClatchy Newspaper Service. 1950. "Sea search is started for missing girl." Sacramento Bee, June 20: 1.

McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1950. "Kidnaping is suspected in beach killing." Sacramento Bee, June 23: 1.

—. 1950. "State detective is called into beach death case." Sacramento Bee, June 22: 1.

Murphy, Shelley. 2023. "DA says husband killed 'Lady'." Boston Globe, August 29: 1.

NBC News 10. 2022. "Man eyed in Lady of ther Dunes murder had a dark side." NBC News 10, November 11.

Reynolds, Ruth. 1961. "Too many women, too many lies." Daily News (New York, NY), December 24: 38.

Rule, Ann. 2007. Smoke, Mirrors and Murder: And Other True Cases. New York, NY: Pocket Books.

Sacramento Bee. 1950. "Humboldt beach slaying may join long list of county's unsolved mysteries ." Sacramento Bee, June 30: 22.

—. 1963. "Lie test plan is dropped in hunt for bones." Sacramento Bee, April 3: 47.

San Francisco Examiner. 1963. "Con tells of killing lovers." San Francisco Examiner, March 22: 22.

—. 1963. "Girl-killer's search for grave fails again." San Francisco Examiner, March 25: 3.

—. 1963. "'Murderer' can't find victim." San Francisco Examiner, April 2: 3.

The Doe Network. 2017. 119UFMA. May 17. Accessed November 25, 2024. https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/119ufma.html.

United Press. 1950. "Waitress sought for questioning in state beach death mystery." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, June 19: 4.

Wood, John B. 1974. "The baffling case of the body on Cape dunes." Boston Globe, December 22: 1.

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]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-suspected-crimes-of-guy-muldavin-kdcs0Cps When a girl walking on a Provincetown, Massachusetts beach discovered the decomposing body of a young woman in the summer of 1974, it began an investigation into what would become one of the most notorious cold cases in the state’s history. The victim—who would remain unidentified for nearly five decades—and her killer were the source of much speculation, with theories ranging from an extra in Jaws to the victim of the local mob.

After decades of mystery, DNA from the remains of “the Lady of the Dunes” was subject to extensive genetic matching and was finally identified as thirty-seven-year-old California resident Ruth Terry. A year later, authorities in Massachusetts announced their main suspect in the murder was Guy Muldavin, Terry’s husband at the time of her death. Muldavin died in 2002 and thus couldn’t be prosecuted for the crime, so the case was finally closed.

Identifying Ruth’s killer brought an end to one of the most enduring murder mysteries in Massachusetts, yet identifying the Lady of the Dunes and her killer turned out to the be the beginning of a new mystery. Indeed, investigators soon learned this might not have been Muldavin’s first murder, but one of several mysterious disappearances that traced back to him.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Abrams, Norma, and Sidney Kline. 1960. "Nab village Casanova onb grisly find." Daily News (New York, NY), December 2: 33.

Associated Press. 1960. "Woman's remains found in search of old Seattle home." Bellingham Herald , August 31: 1.

—. 1950. "Police probe for clues in beach killing." Berkeley Gazette, June 19: 1.

—. 1961. "Rockwell says resentment le to life of deception." Longview Daily News, October 25: 11.

—. 1960. "Rockwell on hunger strike; seeks death." Peninsula Daily News, December 3: 1.

—. 1961. "Rockwell's wife not sure she will remain married." The Columbian, October 20: 2.

Cavallier, Andrea, and Sheila Flynn. 2023. "'Lady of the Dunes' killer identified after nearly 50 years." The Independent, August 30.

Dowd, Katie. 2022. "California man questioned in double murder linked to 'Lady of the Dunes' victim Ruth Marie Terry." SF Gate, November 3.

McClatchy Newspaper Service. 1950. "Sea search is started for missing girl." Sacramento Bee, June 20: 1.

McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1950. "Kidnaping is suspected in beach killing." Sacramento Bee, June 23: 1.

—. 1950. "State detective is called into beach death case." Sacramento Bee, June 22: 1.

Murphy, Shelley. 2023. "DA says husband killed 'Lady'." Boston Globe, August 29: 1.

NBC News 10. 2022. "Man eyed in Lady of ther Dunes murder had a dark side." NBC News 10, November 11.

Reynolds, Ruth. 1961. "Too many women, too many lies." Daily News (New York, NY), December 24: 38.

Rule, Ann. 2007. Smoke, Mirrors and Murder: And Other True Cases. New York, NY: Pocket Books.

Sacramento Bee. 1950. "Humboldt beach slaying may join long list of county's unsolved mysteries ." Sacramento Bee, June 30: 22.

—. 1963. "Lie test plan is dropped in hunt for bones." Sacramento Bee, April 3: 47.

San Francisco Examiner. 1963. "Con tells of killing lovers." San Francisco Examiner, March 22: 22.

—. 1963. "Girl-killer's search for grave fails again." San Francisco Examiner, March 25: 3.

—. 1963. "'Murderer' can't find victim." San Francisco Examiner, April 2: 3.

The Doe Network. 2017. 119UFMA. May 17. Accessed November 25, 2024. https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/119ufma.html.

United Press. 1950. "Waitress sought for questioning in state beach death mystery." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, June 19: 4.

Wood, John B. 1974. "The baffling case of the body on Cape dunes." Boston Globe, December 22: 1.

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]]> The Suspected Crimes of Guy Muldavin Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:28 When a girl walking on a Provincetown, Massachusetts beach discovered the decomposing body of a young woman in the summer of 1974, it began an investigation into what would become one of the most notorious cold cases in the state’s history. The victim—who would remain unidentified for nearly five decades—and her killer were the source of much speculation, with theories ranging from an extra in Jaws to the victim of the local mob.  After decades of mystery, DNA from the remains of “the Lady of the Dunes” was subject to extensive genetic matching and was finally identified as thirty-seven-year-old California resident Ruth Terry. A year later, authorities in Massachusetts announced their main suspect in the murder was Guy Muldavin, Terry’s husband at the time of her death. Muldavin died in 2002 and thus couldn’t be prosecuted for the crime, so the case was finally closed.  Identifying Ruth’s killer brought an end to one of the most enduring murder mysteries in Massachusetts, yet identifying the Lady of the Dunes and her killer turned out to the be the beginning of a new mystery. Indeed, investigators soon learned this might not have been Muldavin’s first murder, but one of several mysterious disappearances that traced back to him. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Abrams, Norma, and Sidney Kline. 1960. "Nab village Casanova onb grisly find." Daily News (New York, NY), December 2: 33. Associated Press. 1960. "Woman's remains found in search of old Seattle home." Bellingham Herald , August 31: 1. —. 1950. "Police probe for clues in beach killing." Berkeley Gazette, June 19: 1. —. 1961. "Rockwell says resentment le to life of deception." Longview Daily News, October 25: 11. —. 1960. "Rockwell on hunger strike; seeks death." Peninsula Daily News, December 3: 1. —. 1961. "Rockwell's wife not sure she will remain married." The Columbian, October 20: 2. Cavallier, Andrea, and Sheila Flynn. 2023. "'Lady of the Dunes' killer identified after nearly 50 years." The Independent, August 30. Dowd, Katie. 2022. "California man questioned in double murder linked to 'Lady of the Dunes' victim Ruth Marie Terry." SF Gate, November 3. McClatchy Newspaper Service. 1950. "Sea search is started for missing girl." Sacramento Bee, June 20: 1. McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1950. "Kidnaping is suspected in beach killing." Sacramento Bee, June 23: 1. —. 1950. "State detective is called into beach death case." Sacramento Bee, June 22: 1. Murphy, Shelley. 2023. "DA says husband killed 'Lady'." Boston Globe, August 29: 1. NBC News 10. 2022. "Man eyed in Lady of ther Dunes murder had a dark side." NBC News 10, November 11. Reynolds, Ruth. 1961. "Too many women, too many lies." Daily News (New York, NY), December 24: 38. Rule, Ann. 2007. Smoke, Mirrors and Murder: And Other True Cases. New York, NY: Pocket Books. Sacramento Bee. 1950. "Humboldt beach slaying may join long list of county's unsolved mysteries ." Sacramento Bee, June 30: 22. —. 1963. "Lie test plan is dropped in hunt for bones." Sacramento Bee, April 3: 47. San Francisco Examiner. 1963. "Con tells of killing lovers." San Francisco Examiner, March 22: 22. —. 1963. "Girl-killer's search for grave fails again." San Francisco Examiner, March 25: 3. —. 1963. "'Murderer' can't find victim." San Francisco Examiner, April 2: 3. The Doe Network. 2017. 119UFMA. May 17. Accessed November 25, 2024. https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/119ufma.html. United Press. 1950. "Waitress sought for questioning in state beach death mystery." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, June 19: 4. Wood, John B. 1974. "The baffling case of the body on Cape dunes." Boston Globe, December 22: 1. When a girl walking on a Provincetown, Massachusetts beach discovered the decomposing body of a young woman in the summer of 1974, it began an investigation into what would become one of the most notorious cold cases in the state’s history. The victim—who would remain unidentified for nearly five decades—and her killer were the source of much speculation, with theories ranging from an extra in Jaws to the victim of the local mob.  After decades of mystery, DNA from the remains of “the Lady of the Dunes” was subject to extensive genetic matching and was finally identified as thirty-seven-year-old California resident Ruth Terry. A year later, authorities in Massachusetts announced their main suspect in the murder was Guy Muldavin, Terry’s husband at the time of her death. Muldavin died in 2002 and thus couldn’t be prosecuted for the crime, so the case was finally closed.  Identifying Ruth’s killer brought an end to one of the most enduring murder mysteries in Massachusetts, yet identifying the Lady of the Dunes and her killer turned out to the be the beginning of a new mystery. Indeed, investigators soon learned this might not have been Muldavin’s first murder, but one of several mysterious disappearances that traced back to him. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Abrams, Norma, and Sidney Kline. 1960. "Nab village Casanova onb grisly find." Daily News (New York, NY), December 2: 33. Associated Press. 1960. "Woman's remains found in search of old Seattle home." Bellingham Herald , August 31: 1. —. 1950. "Police probe for clues in beach killing." Berkeley Gazette, June 19: 1. —. 1961. "Rockwell says resentment le to life of deception." Longview Daily News, October 25: 11. —. 1960. "Rockwell on hunger strike; seeks death." Peninsula Daily News, December 3: 1. —. 1961. "Rockwell's wife not sure she will remain married." The Columbian, October 20: 2. Cavallier, Andrea, and Sheila Flynn. 2023. "'Lady of the Dunes' killer identified after nearly 50 years." The Independent, August 30. Dowd, Katie. 2022. "California man questioned in double murder linked to 'Lady of the Dunes' victim Ruth Marie Terry." SF Gate, November 3. McClatchy Newspaper Service. 1950. "Sea search is started for missing girl." Sacramento Bee, June 20: 1. McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1950. "Kidnaping is suspected in beach killing." Sacramento Bee, June 23: 1. —. 1950. "State detective is called into beach death case." Sacramento Bee, June 22: 1. Murphy, Shelley. 2023. "DA says husband killed 'Lady'." Boston Globe, August 29: 1. NBC News 10. 2022. "Man eyed in Lady of ther Dunes murder had a dark side." NBC News 10, November 11. Reynolds, Ruth. 1961. "Too many women, too many lies." Daily News (New York, NY), December 24: 38. Rule, Ann. 2007. Smoke, Mirrors and Murder: And Other True Cases. New York, NY: Pocket Books. Sacramento Bee. 1950. "Humboldt beach slaying may join long list of county's unsolved mysteries ." Sacramento Bee, June 30: 22. —. 1963. "Lie test plan is dropped in hunt for bones." Sacramento Bee, April 3: 47. San Francisco Examiner. 1963. "Con tells of killing lovers." San Francisco Examiner, March 22: 22. —. 1963. "Girl-killer's search for grave fails again." San Francisco Examiner, March 25: 3. —. 1963. "'Murderer' can't find victim." San Francisco Examiner, April 2: 3. The Doe Network. 2017. 119UFMA. May 17. Accessed November 25, 2024. https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/119ufma.html. United Press. 1950. "Waitress sought for questioning in state beach death mystery." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, June 19: 4. Wood, John B. 1974. "The baffling case of the body on Cape dunes." Boston Globe, December 22: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 632 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ElP_aNNi3ekA7RHBCux7KU_fjBG0gFPymeY4ZkTYfKE Case Revisit: The Lady of the Dunes This episode was that was originally published as Episode 240. We are revisiting it as a refresher before we update the case next Monday! We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday!

We’re bringing you to one of our favorite vacation spots: Provincetown Mass. Only we aren’t sunbathing and playing volleyball on the beach, we’re here to solve a cold case, y’all. The Lady of the Dunes, as she’s known, was discovered on July 26, 1974, in the tall grass at the Race Point Dunes. Throughout the past 47 years investigators have worked tirelessly following up on leads and exhuming her body every time some kind of new technology comes up. To this day they still don’t know who killed the woman, or more importantly, who the woman even is!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/case-revisit-the-lady-of-the-dunes-qtYvAyfP This episode was that was originally published as Episode 240. We are revisiting it as a refresher before we update the case next Monday! We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday!

We’re bringing you to one of our favorite vacation spots: Provincetown Mass. Only we aren’t sunbathing and playing volleyball on the beach, we’re here to solve a cold case, y’all. The Lady of the Dunes, as she’s known, was discovered on July 26, 1974, in the tall grass at the Race Point Dunes. Throughout the past 47 years investigators have worked tirelessly following up on leads and exhuming her body every time some kind of new technology comes up. To this day they still don’t know who killed the woman, or more importantly, who the woman even is!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Case Revisit: The Lady of the Dunes Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:09 This episode was that was originally published as Episode 240. We are revisiting it as a refresher before we update the case next Monday! We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday! We’re bringing you to one of our favorite vacation spots: Provincetown Mass. Only we aren’t sunbathing and playing volleyball on the beach, we’re here to solve a cold case, y’all. The Lady of the Dunes, as she’s known, was discovered on July 26, 1974, in the tall grass at the Race Point Dunes. Throughout the past 47 years investigators have worked tirelessly following up on leads and exhuming her body every time some kind of new technology comes up. To this day they still don’t know who killed the woman, or more importantly, who the woman even is! This episode was that was originally published as Episode 240. We are revisiting it as a refresher before we update the case next Monday! We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday! We’re bringing you to one of our favorite vacation spots: Provincetown Mass. Only we aren’t sunbathing and playing volleyball on the beach, we’re here to solve a cold case, y’all. The Lady of the Dunes, as she’s known, was discovered on July 26, 1974, in the tall grass at the Race Point Dunes. Throughout the past 47 years investigators have worked tirelessly following up on leads and exhuming her body every time some kind of new technology comes up. To this day they still don’t know who killed the woman, or more importantly, who the woman even is! true crime, exhibit c true full 631 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Oih8Lb1Qdkjoc-JdriON6KJKA5FptgIi07u3R9gH0Vc Fan Favorite: The Unbelievable Survival Tale of Juliane Koepcke This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 476. We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday!

Juliane Koepcke's story will have you questioning any recent complaint you've made. This woman was the sole survivor of a plane crash in 1971. After the plane went down, she continued to survive in the AMAZON RAINFOREST among hundreds and hundreds of predators. It took 11 days for her to be rescued and when you hear what Julianne faced within those 11 days, you will be a changed human.

When I Fell From the Sky by Juliane Koepcke

List of books to help with fear of flying OR just education on flying and flying mechanics!

Cockpit Confidential by Patrick Smith

Soar by Tom Bunn

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

BBC. 2012. Juliane Koepcke: How I survived a plane crash. March 24. Accessed November 30, 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615.

1998. Wings of Hope. Directed by Werner Herzog. Performed by Juliane Koepcke.

Koepcke, Juliane, and Beate Rygiert. 2011. When I Fell From the Sky: the True Story of One Woman's Miraculous Survival.Translated by Ross Benjamin. Green Bay, WI: TitleTown Publishing, LLC.

New York Times. 1951. "Colombia Plane Crashes: 27 killed when Lansa Craft Falls." New York Times, March 22: 13.

—. 1970. "Peru panel studies crash fatal to 99." New York Times, April 13: 2.

—. 1971. "Plane Carrying 93 Missing Over the Mountains of Peru." New York Times, December 25: 20.

United Press. 1948. "2 Britons Among 30 Dead In Colombian Air Crash." New York Times, December 16: 16.

Wigg, Richard. 1972. "Girl's ordeal starts a jungle search." The Times, January 6: 5.

Williams, Sally. 2012. "The woman who fell to earth." Daily Telegraph, March 17.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/fan-favorite-the-unbelievable-survival-tale-of-juliane-koepcke-K3cvTuCo This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 476. We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday!

Juliane Koepcke's story will have you questioning any recent complaint you've made. This woman was the sole survivor of a plane crash in 1971. After the plane went down, she continued to survive in the AMAZON RAINFOREST among hundreds and hundreds of predators. It took 11 days for her to be rescued and when you hear what Julianne faced within those 11 days, you will be a changed human.

When I Fell From the Sky by Juliane Koepcke

List of books to help with fear of flying OR just education on flying and flying mechanics!

Cockpit Confidential by Patrick Smith

Soar by Tom Bunn

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

BBC. 2012. Juliane Koepcke: How I survived a plane crash. March 24. Accessed November 30, 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615.

1998. Wings of Hope. Directed by Werner Herzog. Performed by Juliane Koepcke.

Koepcke, Juliane, and Beate Rygiert. 2011. When I Fell From the Sky: the True Story of One Woman's Miraculous Survival.Translated by Ross Benjamin. Green Bay, WI: TitleTown Publishing, LLC.

New York Times. 1951. "Colombia Plane Crashes: 27 killed when Lansa Craft Falls." New York Times, March 22: 13.

—. 1970. "Peru panel studies crash fatal to 99." New York Times, April 13: 2.

—. 1971. "Plane Carrying 93 Missing Over the Mountains of Peru." New York Times, December 25: 20.

United Press. 1948. "2 Britons Among 30 Dead In Colombian Air Crash." New York Times, December 16: 16.

Wigg, Richard. 1972. "Girl's ordeal starts a jungle search." The Times, January 6: 5.

Williams, Sally. 2012. "The woman who fell to earth." Daily Telegraph, March 17.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Fan Favorite: The Unbelievable Survival Tale of Juliane Koepcke Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:36:22 This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 476. We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday! Juliane Koepcke's story will have you questioning any recent complaint you've made. This woman was the sole survivor of a plane crash in 1971. After the plane went down, she continued to survive in the AMAZON RAINFOREST among hundreds and hundreds of predators. It took 11 days for her to be rescued and when you hear what Julianne faced within those 11 days, you will be a changed human. When I Fell From the Sky by Juliane Koepcke List of books to help with fear of flying OR just education on flying and flying mechanics!  Cockpit Confidential by Patrick Smith Soar by Tom Bunn Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References BBC. 2012. Juliane Koepcke: How I survived a plane crash. March 24. Accessed November 30, 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615. 1998. Wings of Hope. Directed by Werner Herzog. Performed by Juliane Koepcke. Koepcke, Juliane, and Beate Rygiert. 2011. When I Fell From the Sky: the True Story of One Woman's Miraculous Survival.Translated by Ross Benjamin. Green Bay, WI: TitleTown Publishing, LLC. New York Times. 1951. "Colombia Plane Crashes: 27 killed when Lansa Craft Falls." New York Times, March 22: 13. —. 1970. "Peru panel studies crash fatal to 99." New York Times, April 13: 2. —. 1971. "Plane Carrying 93 Missing Over the Mountains of Peru." New York Times, December 25: 20. United Press. 1948. "2 Britons Among 30 Dead In Colombian Air Crash." New York Times, December 16: 16. Wigg, Richard. 1972. "Girl's ordeal starts a jungle search." The Times, January 6: 5. Williams, Sally. 2012. "The woman who fell to earth." Daily Telegraph, March 17. This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 476. We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday! Juliane Koepcke's story will have you questioning any recent complaint you've made. This woman was the sole survivor of a plane crash in 1971. After the plane went down, she continued to survive in the AMAZON RAINFOREST among hundreds and hundreds of predators. It took 11 days for her to be rescued and when you hear what Julianne faced within those 11 days, you will be a changed human. When I Fell From the Sky by Juliane Koepcke List of books to help with fear of flying OR just education on flying and flying mechanics!  Cockpit Confidential by Patrick Smith Soar by Tom Bunn Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References BBC. 2012. Juliane Koepcke: How I survived a plane crash. March 24. Accessed November 30, 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615. 1998. Wings of Hope. Directed by Werner Herzog. Performed by Juliane Koepcke. Koepcke, Juliane, and Beate Rygiert. 2011. When I Fell From the Sky: the True Story of One Woman's Miraculous Survival.Translated by Ross Benjamin. Green Bay, WI: TitleTown Publishing, LLC. New York Times. 1951. "Colombia Plane Crashes: 27 killed when Lansa Craft Falls." New York Times, March 22: 13. —. 1970. "Peru panel studies crash fatal to 99." New York Times, April 13: 2. —. 1971. "Plane Carrying 93 Missing Over the Mountains of Peru." New York Times, December 25: 20. United Press. 1948. "2 Britons Among 30 Dead In Colombian Air Crash." New York Times, December 16: 16. Wigg, Richard. 1972. "Girl's ordeal starts a jungle search." The Times, January 6: 5. Williams, Sally. 2012. "The woman who fell to earth." Daily Telegraph, March 17. true crime true full 630 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1VSUwXvyli6qBJUcCNoO8SgprET_L4bx5f-xTD2LikM The Murder of Nancy Evans Titterton On the morning of April 10, 1936, Nancy Evans Titterton, novelist and wife of NBC Radio executive Lewis Titterton, was found sexually assaulted and strangled to death in the bathtub of her apartment in Beekman Place, a prominent New York City apartment building. Upon first inspection, the crime scene yielded few clues—a fingerprint in the bathroom, a length of rope used to bind her hands, and little else.

Within a week, detectives were no closer to solving the case than they were on day one, until a break finally came when the rope and a single horsehair was traced to a local upholstery shop, and ultimately to an apprentice upholsterer named John Fiorenza, who, along with his boss, Theodore Kruger, discovered Nancy’s body while delivering a piece of furniture.

Eventually, Fiorenza confessed to assaulting and murdering Nancy Titterton, but claimed temporary insanity. At the trial, the jury rejected Fiorenza’s defense and he was found guilty and he was executed in January 1938. Although the case of Nancy Evans Titterton may seem rather straightforward, it stands as an early example of science and law enforcement coming together to solve a case that had previously seemed destined to remain unsolved.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

New York Times. 1937. "Clemency is asked for John Fiorenza." New York Times, January 12: 3.

—. 1936. "Fiorenza counsel accuses a 'fiend'." New York Times, May 21: 7.

—. 1936. "Fiorenza doomed to electric chair." New York Times, June 6: 34.

—. 1936. "Fiorenza insane, alienst swears." New York Times, May 26: 48.

—. 1936. "Fiorenza's mother sets up an alibi." New York Times, May 23: 34.

—. 1936. "Plea of insanity by Fiorenza likely." New York Times, April 23: 5.

—. 1936. "Scientists study clues to slayer of Mrs. Titterton." New York Times, April 12: 1.

—. 1937. "Titterton slayer is put to death." New York Times, January 22: 42.

—. 1936. "Upholdwerter's aide confesses murder of Mrs. Titterton." New York Times, April 22: 1.

—. 1936. "Woman writer, 34, found strangled in bathtub in home." New York Times, April 11: 1.

Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder that Shook the Nation. New York, NY: Little A Publishing .

Times Union. 1936. "Countess tells of prowler knocking on door 8 hours before writer was strangled." Brooklyn Times Union, April 11: 1.

—. 1936. "Arraigned and denied bail, he then retraces flght." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), April 22: 1.

—. 1936. "Fiorenza guilty in first degree." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), May 28: 1.

—. 1936. "Johnnie was a good boy, sobs mother of slayer." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), April 21: 1.

—. 1936. "Hunt mysterious prowler." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), April 12: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-nancy-evans-titterton-o9cTq5I8 On the morning of April 10, 1936, Nancy Evans Titterton, novelist and wife of NBC Radio executive Lewis Titterton, was found sexually assaulted and strangled to death in the bathtub of her apartment in Beekman Place, a prominent New York City apartment building. Upon first inspection, the crime scene yielded few clues—a fingerprint in the bathroom, a length of rope used to bind her hands, and little else.

Within a week, detectives were no closer to solving the case than they were on day one, until a break finally came when the rope and a single horsehair was traced to a local upholstery shop, and ultimately to an apprentice upholsterer named John Fiorenza, who, along with his boss, Theodore Kruger, discovered Nancy’s body while delivering a piece of furniture.

Eventually, Fiorenza confessed to assaulting and murdering Nancy Titterton, but claimed temporary insanity. At the trial, the jury rejected Fiorenza’s defense and he was found guilty and he was executed in January 1938. Although the case of Nancy Evans Titterton may seem rather straightforward, it stands as an early example of science and law enforcement coming together to solve a case that had previously seemed destined to remain unsolved.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

New York Times. 1937. "Clemency is asked for John Fiorenza." New York Times, January 12: 3.

—. 1936. "Fiorenza counsel accuses a 'fiend'." New York Times, May 21: 7.

—. 1936. "Fiorenza doomed to electric chair." New York Times, June 6: 34.

—. 1936. "Fiorenza insane, alienst swears." New York Times, May 26: 48.

—. 1936. "Fiorenza's mother sets up an alibi." New York Times, May 23: 34.

—. 1936. "Plea of insanity by Fiorenza likely." New York Times, April 23: 5.

—. 1936. "Scientists study clues to slayer of Mrs. Titterton." New York Times, April 12: 1.

—. 1937. "Titterton slayer is put to death." New York Times, January 22: 42.

—. 1936. "Upholdwerter's aide confesses murder of Mrs. Titterton." New York Times, April 22: 1.

—. 1936. "Woman writer, 34, found strangled in bathtub in home." New York Times, April 11: 1.

Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder that Shook the Nation. New York, NY: Little A Publishing .

Times Union. 1936. "Countess tells of prowler knocking on door 8 hours before writer was strangled." Brooklyn Times Union, April 11: 1.

—. 1936. "Arraigned and denied bail, he then retraces flght." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), April 22: 1.

—. 1936. "Fiorenza guilty in first degree." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), May 28: 1.

—. 1936. "Johnnie was a good boy, sobs mother of slayer." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), April 21: 1.

—. 1936. "Hunt mysterious prowler." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), April 12: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Murder of Nancy Evans Titterton Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:52 On the morning of April 10, 1936, Nancy Evans Titterton, novelist and wife of NBC Radio executive Lewis Titterton, was found sexually assaulted and strangled to death in the bathtub of her apartment in Beekman Place, a prominent New York City apartment building. Upon first inspection, the crime scene yielded few clues—a fingerprint in the bathroom, a length of rope used to bind her hands, and little else.  Within a week, detectives were no closer to solving the case than they were on day one, until a break finally came when the rope and a single horsehair was traced to a local upholstery shop, and ultimately to an apprentice upholsterer named John Fiorenza, who, along with his boss, Theodore Kruger, discovered Nancy’s body while delivering a piece of furniture.  Eventually, Fiorenza confessed to assaulting and murdering Nancy Titterton, but claimed temporary insanity. At the trial, the jury rejected Fiorenza’s defense and he was found guilty and he was executed in January 1938. Although the case of Nancy Evans Titterton may seem rather straightforward, it stands as an early example of science and law enforcement coming together to solve a case that had previously seemed destined to remain unsolved.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References New York Times. 1937. "Clemency is asked for John Fiorenza." New York Times, January 12: 3. —. 1936. "Fiorenza counsel accuses a 'fiend'." New York Times, May 21: 7. —. 1936. "Fiorenza doomed to electric chair." New York Times, June 6: 34. —. 1936. "Fiorenza insane, alienst swears." New York Times, May 26: 48. —. 1936. "Fiorenza's mother sets up an alibi." New York Times, May 23: 34. —. 1936. "Plea of insanity by Fiorenza likely." New York Times, April 23: 5. —. 1936. "Scientists study clues to slayer of Mrs. Titterton." New York Times, April 12: 1. —. 1937. "Titterton slayer is put to death." New York Times, January 22: 42. —. 1936. "Upholdwerter's aide confesses murder of Mrs. Titterton." New York Times, April 22: 1. —. 1936. "Woman writer, 34, found strangled in bathtub in home." New York Times, April 11: 1. Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder that Shook the Nation. New York, NY: Little A Publishing . Times Union. 1936. "Countess tells of prowler knocking on door 8 hours before writer was strangled." Brooklyn Times Union, April 11: 1. —. 1936. "Arraigned and denied bail, he then retraces flght." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), April 22: 1. —. 1936. "Fiorenza guilty in first degree." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), May 28: 1. —. 1936. "Johnnie was a good boy, sobs mother of slayer." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), April 21: 1. —. 1936. "Hunt mysterious prowler." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), April 12: 1. On the morning of April 10, 1936, Nancy Evans Titterton, novelist and wife of NBC Radio executive Lewis Titterton, was found sexually assaulted and strangled to death in the bathtub of her apartment in Beekman Place, a prominent New York City apartment building. Upon first inspection, the crime scene yielded few clues—a fingerprint in the bathroom, a length of rope used to bind her hands, and little else.  Within a week, detectives were no closer to solving the case than they were on day one, until a break finally came when the rope and a single horsehair was traced to a local upholstery shop, and ultimately to an apprentice upholsterer named John Fiorenza, who, along with his boss, Theodore Kruger, discovered Nancy’s body while delivering a piece of furniture.  Eventually, Fiorenza confessed to assaulting and murdering Nancy Titterton, but claimed temporary insanity. At the trial, the jury rejected Fiorenza’s defense and he was found guilty and he was executed in January 1938. Although the case of Nancy Evans Titterton may seem rather straightforward, it stands as an early example of science and law enforcement coming together to solve a case that had previously seemed destined to remain unsolved.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References New York Times. 1937. "Clemency is asked for John Fiorenza." New York Times, January 12: 3. —. 1936. "Fiorenza counsel accuses a 'fiend'." New York Times, May 21: 7. —. 1936. "Fiorenza doomed to electric chair." New York Times, June 6: 34. —. 1936. "Fiorenza insane, alienst swears." New York Times, May 26: 48. —. 1936. "Fiorenza's mother sets up an alibi." New York Times, May 23: 34. —. 1936. "Plea of insanity by Fiorenza likely." New York Times, April 23: 5. —. 1936. "Scientists study clues to slayer of Mrs. Titterton." New York Times, April 12: 1. —. 1937. "Titterton slayer is put to death." New York Times, January 22: 42. —. 1936. "Upholdwerter's aide confesses murder of Mrs. Titterton." New York Times, April 22: 1. —. 1936. "Woman writer, 34, found strangled in bathtub in home." New York Times, April 11: 1. Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder that Shook the Nation. New York, NY: Little A Publishing . Times Union. 1936. "Countess tells of prowler knocking on door 8 hours before writer was strangled." Brooklyn Times Union, April 11: 1. —. 1936. "Arraigned and denied bail, he then retraces flght." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), April 22: 1. —. 1936. "Fiorenza guilty in first degree." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), May 28: 1. —. 1936. "Johnnie was a good boy, sobs mother of slayer." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), April 21: 1. —. 1936. "Hunt mysterious prowler." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), April 12: 1. true crime true full 628 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LnCzX8XDqmVEEegbBt8LJXexW_owyLK3TA9Hs6fNFKk The Murder of Carol Thompson When thirty-four-year-old St. Paul housewife Carol Thompson was murdered in the spring of 1963, her entire neighborhood was shocked by the evil that had invaded their middle-class neighborhood. As far as anyone knew, Carol was a happily married mother of four who appeared to have it all, but the cruel brutality of her murder suggested someone had hated her enough to kill her.

When investigators began to dig deeper into Carol’s life and background, they found the truth was that, far from the happy façade she showed the world, Carol Thompson’s life was anything but happy. In the weeks that followed her death, investigators would uncover an unexpectedly complicated conspiracy involving several well-known criminals, all leading back to the one person no one wanted to suspect.

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References

Associated Press. 1963. "Slaying details related in court." New York Times, November 27: 49.

—. 1963. "Woman is linked to 'hire' murder." New York Times, November 5: 17.

2016. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Tony Glazer. Performed by Chloe Boxer and Christine Connor.

Cesnik, Jim. 1963. "'Cotton' Thompson--as father, friend." Minneapolis Star, June 25: 1.

Letofsky, Irv. 1963. "Never an acquittal vote." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), December 7: 1.

Letofsky, Irv, and Jim Cesnik. 1963. "City man held in Phoenix in Thompson slaying case." Star Tribune, April 20: 1.

Minneapolis Star. 1963. "FBI to check policies on Mrs. Thompson's life." Minneapolis Star , April 3: 1.

—. 1963. "St. Paul mother 'critical' after stabbing in home." Minneapolis Star, March 6: 1.

—. 1963. "Thompson arrested in wife's slaying." Minneapolis Star, June 21: 1.

Presbrey, Paul. 1963. "Thompson killing gun identified." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), April 10: 1.

Roberts, Sam. 2015. "T. Eugene Thompson dies at 88; crime stunned St. Paul." New York Times, September 6: 28.

Romer, Sam. 1963. "Interview with captured suspect." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), April 20: 1.

Rudick, Irvin. 1963. "Anderson told Sharp he slew Mrs. Thompson." Minneapolis Star, April 23: 1.

Star Tribune. 1963. "Police seek clues in St. Paul slaying." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 7: 1.

—. 1963. "Police want more talk with victim's mate." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 23: 1.

—. 1963. "Statement also lists his assets." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 27: 1.

Thompson, William. 2007. Dial M: The Murder of Carol Thompson. Nepean, ON: Borealis Books.

United Press International. 1963. "Thompson trial told of insurance." New York Times, November 6: 29.

Young, Douglas. 1963. "Husband of slain St. Paul woman explains $1,061,00 in insurance." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 27: 1.

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]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-carol-thompson-J_1VDRj9 When thirty-four-year-old St. Paul housewife Carol Thompson was murdered in the spring of 1963, her entire neighborhood was shocked by the evil that had invaded their middle-class neighborhood. As far as anyone knew, Carol was a happily married mother of four who appeared to have it all, but the cruel brutality of her murder suggested someone had hated her enough to kill her.

When investigators began to dig deeper into Carol’s life and background, they found the truth was that, far from the happy façade she showed the world, Carol Thompson’s life was anything but happy. In the weeks that followed her death, investigators would uncover an unexpectedly complicated conspiracy involving several well-known criminals, all leading back to the one person no one wanted to suspect.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1963. "Slaying details related in court." New York Times, November 27: 49.

—. 1963. "Woman is linked to 'hire' murder." New York Times, November 5: 17.

2016. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Tony Glazer. Performed by Chloe Boxer and Christine Connor.

Cesnik, Jim. 1963. "'Cotton' Thompson--as father, friend." Minneapolis Star, June 25: 1.

Letofsky, Irv. 1963. "Never an acquittal vote." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), December 7: 1.

Letofsky, Irv, and Jim Cesnik. 1963. "City man held in Phoenix in Thompson slaying case." Star Tribune, April 20: 1.

Minneapolis Star. 1963. "FBI to check policies on Mrs. Thompson's life." Minneapolis Star , April 3: 1.

—. 1963. "St. Paul mother 'critical' after stabbing in home." Minneapolis Star, March 6: 1.

—. 1963. "Thompson arrested in wife's slaying." Minneapolis Star, June 21: 1.

Presbrey, Paul. 1963. "Thompson killing gun identified." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), April 10: 1.

Roberts, Sam. 2015. "T. Eugene Thompson dies at 88; crime stunned St. Paul." New York Times, September 6: 28.

Romer, Sam. 1963. "Interview with captured suspect." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), April 20: 1.

Rudick, Irvin. 1963. "Anderson told Sharp he slew Mrs. Thompson." Minneapolis Star, April 23: 1.

Star Tribune. 1963. "Police seek clues in St. Paul slaying." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 7: 1.

—. 1963. "Police want more talk with victim's mate." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 23: 1.

—. 1963. "Statement also lists his assets." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 27: 1.

Thompson, William. 2007. Dial M: The Murder of Carol Thompson. Nepean, ON: Borealis Books.

United Press International. 1963. "Thompson trial told of insurance." New York Times, November 6: 29.

Young, Douglas. 1963. "Husband of slain St. Paul woman explains $1,061,00 in insurance." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 27: 1.

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]]> The Murder of Carol Thompson Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:02 When thirty-four-year-old St. Paul housewife Carol Thompson was murdered in the spring of 1963, her entire neighborhood was shocked by the evil that had invaded their middle-class neighborhood. As far as anyone knew, Carol was a happily married mother of four who appeared to have it all, but the cruel brutality of her murder suggested someone had hated her enough to kill her. When investigators began to dig deeper into Carol’s life and background, they found the truth was that, far from the happy façade she showed the world, Carol Thompson’s life was anything but happy. In the weeks that followed her death, investigators would uncover an unexpectedly complicated conspiracy involving several well-known criminals, all leading back to the one person no one wanted to suspect. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1963. "Slaying details related in court." New York Times, November 27: 49. —. 1963. "Woman is linked to 'hire' murder." New York Times, November 5: 17. 2016. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Tony Glazer. Performed by Chloe Boxer and Christine Connor. Cesnik, Jim. 1963. "'Cotton' Thompson--as father, friend." Minneapolis Star, June 25: 1. Letofsky, Irv. 1963. "Never an acquittal vote." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), December 7: 1. Letofsky, Irv, and Jim Cesnik. 1963. "City man held in Phoenix in Thompson slaying case." Star Tribune, April 20: 1. Minneapolis Star. 1963. "FBI to check policies on Mrs. Thompson's life." Minneapolis Star , April 3: 1. —. 1963. "St. Paul mother 'critical' after stabbing in home." Minneapolis Star, March 6: 1. —. 1963. "Thompson arrested in wife's slaying." Minneapolis Star, June 21: 1. Presbrey, Paul. 1963. "Thompson killing gun identified." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), April 10: 1. Roberts, Sam. 2015. "T. Eugene Thompson dies at 88; crime stunned St. Paul." New York Times, September 6: 28. Romer, Sam. 1963. "Interview with captured suspect." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), April 20: 1. Rudick, Irvin. 1963. "Anderson told Sharp he slew Mrs. Thompson." Minneapolis Star, April 23: 1. Star Tribune. 1963. "Police seek clues in St. Paul slaying." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 7: 1. —. 1963. "Police want more talk with victim's mate." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 23: 1. —. 1963. "Statement also lists his assets." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 27: 1. Thompson, William. 2007. Dial M: The Murder of Carol Thompson. Nepean, ON: Borealis Books. United Press International. 1963. "Thompson trial told of insurance." New York Times, November 6: 29. Young, Douglas. 1963. "Husband of slain St. Paul woman explains $1,061,00 in insurance." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 27: 1. When thirty-four-year-old St. Paul housewife Carol Thompson was murdered in the spring of 1963, her entire neighborhood was shocked by the evil that had invaded their middle-class neighborhood. As far as anyone knew, Carol was a happily married mother of four who appeared to have it all, but the cruel brutality of her murder suggested someone had hated her enough to kill her. When investigators began to dig deeper into Carol’s life and background, they found the truth was that, far from the happy façade she showed the world, Carol Thompson’s life was anything but happy. In the weeks that followed her death, investigators would uncover an unexpectedly complicated conspiracy involving several well-known criminals, all leading back to the one person no one wanted to suspect. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1963. "Slaying details related in court." New York Times, November 27: 49. —. 1963. "Woman is linked to 'hire' murder." New York Times, November 5: 17. 2016. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Tony Glazer. Performed by Chloe Boxer and Christine Connor. Cesnik, Jim. 1963. "'Cotton' Thompson--as father, friend." Minneapolis Star, June 25: 1. Letofsky, Irv. 1963. "Never an acquittal vote." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), December 7: 1. Letofsky, Irv, and Jim Cesnik. 1963. "City man held in Phoenix in Thompson slaying case." Star Tribune, April 20: 1. Minneapolis Star. 1963. "FBI to check policies on Mrs. Thompson's life." Minneapolis Star , April 3: 1. —. 1963. "St. Paul mother 'critical' after stabbing in home." Minneapolis Star, March 6: 1. —. 1963. "Thompson arrested in wife's slaying." Minneapolis Star, June 21: 1. Presbrey, Paul. 1963. "Thompson killing gun identified." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), April 10: 1. Roberts, Sam. 2015. "T. Eugene Thompson dies at 88; crime stunned St. Paul." New York Times, September 6: 28. Romer, Sam. 1963. "Interview with captured suspect." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), April 20: 1. Rudick, Irvin. 1963. "Anderson told Sharp he slew Mrs. Thompson." Minneapolis Star, April 23: 1. Star Tribune. 1963. "Police seek clues in St. Paul slaying." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 7: 1. —. 1963. "Police want more talk with victim's mate." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 23: 1. —. 1963. "Statement also lists his assets." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 27: 1. Thompson, William. 2007. Dial M: The Murder of Carol Thompson. Nepean, ON: Borealis Books. United Press International. 1963. "Thompson trial told of insurance." New York Times, November 6: 29. Young, Douglas. 1963. "Husband of slain St. Paul woman explains $1,061,00 in insurance." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 27: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 627 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/uNKzsyda7z-07BTStmxhQRT8VmjzR17nwl75kTi9fGk “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club” presented by Audible – Blue Beard with Special Guest, Spencer Henry From Cult Liter Weirdos!! It’s our third SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible!

Today we’re joined by a member of the PodFam, Spencer Henry from Cult Liter, Obitchuary & Gossip's Bridle! Join us while we chat about Jim Clemente & Peter McDonnell “Blue Beard”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club" AND the conversation as we talk about the Title that dramatizes true events in a radio style drama! Hear about the productions origins, as well as the immense effort put into creating such an immersive experience. Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite aspects of the production, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well!

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]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/weirdos-audiobook-club-presented-by-audible-blue-beard-with-special-guest-spencer-henry-from-cult-liter-wkab3LZH Weirdos!! It’s our third SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible!

Today we’re joined by a member of the PodFam, Spencer Henry from Cult Liter, Obitchuary & Gossip's Bridle! Join us while we chat about Jim Clemente & Peter McDonnell “Blue Beard”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club" AND the conversation as we talk about the Title that dramatizes true events in a radio style drama! Hear about the productions origins, as well as the immense effort put into creating such an immersive experience. Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite aspects of the production, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well!

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]]> “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club” presented by Audible – Blue Beard with Special Guest, Spencer Henry From Cult Liter Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:33:50 Weirdos!! It’s our third SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible! Today we’re joined by a member of the PodFam, Spencer Henry from Cult Liter, Obitchuary & Gossip's Bridle! Join us while we chat about Jim Clemente & Peter McDonnell “Blue Beard”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club" AND the conversation as we talk about the Title that dramatizes true events in a radio style drama! Hear about the productions origins, as well as the immense effort put into creating such an immersive experience. Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite aspects of the production, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well! Weirdos!! It’s our third SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible! Today we’re joined by a member of the PodFam, Spencer Henry from Cult Liter, Obitchuary & Gossip's Bridle! Join us while we chat about Jim Clemente & Peter McDonnell “Blue Beard”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club" AND the conversation as we talk about the Title that dramatizes true events in a radio style drama! Hear about the productions origins, as well as the immense effort put into creating such an immersive experience. Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite aspects of the production, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well! true crime, exhibit c true full 629 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0kzLLyqbUwC2YadngFIOvtrrdPUzwm415xA1W4GfobI James P. Watson: The Bluebeard Killer When Kathryn Wombacher suspected her husband, Walter Andrew, of having an affair in the spring of 1920, she hired a private detective to follow him on one of his many “out-of-town” trips that he’d taken in their short marriage. However, rather than follow Walter out of town, the private detective tracked the man less than a mile from his home in Hollywood, where he discovered that Walter had indeed been carrying on a relationship with another woman—but that was to be the least of Kathryn’s worries.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1920. "Police search for Montana girl is commenced ." Miles City Star, April 1: 1.

—. 1920. "Alleged wife believes Huirt 'woman hater'." San Francisco Chronicle, April 15: 1.

—. 1920. "Nine 'wives' killed by Bluebeard." Saskatoon Daily Star, May 11: 7.

Cameron, Jim. 2014. "The horrifying marriage career of James "Bluebeard" Watson." Cranbrook Daily Townsman, October 31.

Dowd, Katie. 2019. "'Object, matrimony': The forgotten tale of the West Coast's first serial bride killer." SF Gate, October 4.

Hoag, Ernest, and Edward Williams. 1922. "The Case of J.P. Watson, the Modern Bluebeard." Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology 348-359.

Los Angeles Evening Express. 1920. "Huirt's latest wife here to clear mystery." Los Angeles Evening Express, April 14: 1.

Los Angeles Times. 1920. ""I'm crazy!" Bluebeard cries to the public." Los Angeles Times, May 4: 15.

—. 1920. "Watson confesses four wife-murders; married nearly a score of women." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 1.

—. 1920. "Watson's real name Boyd?" Los Angeles Times, April 27: 17.

—. 1920. "Watson's story of early life." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 1.

—. 1920. "Whoesale bigamy bared." Los Angeles Times, April 11: 1.

Rasmussen, Cecelia. 1997. "Quiet man left trail of dead wives." Los Angeles Times, August 31.

Sacramento Bee. 1920. "Watson given life sentence for murder of Nina Lee Deloney." Sacramento Bee, May 10: 1.

San Francisco Chronicle. 1920. "Burying ground of 'Bluebeard' thought found." San Francisco Chronicle, April 20: 6.

Whitaker, Alma. 1930. "Bluebeard's treasure hunt blows up--bang." Los Angeles Times, November 30: 19.

Zdeb, Chris. 2014. "Serial killer, bigamist had ties to Edmonton." Edmonton Journal, May 10: 2.

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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/james-p-watson-the-bluebeard-killer-MqS38C4c When Kathryn Wombacher suspected her husband, Walter Andrew, of having an affair in the spring of 1920, she hired a private detective to follow him on one of his many “out-of-town” trips that he’d taken in their short marriage. However, rather than follow Walter out of town, the private detective tracked the man less than a mile from his home in Hollywood, where he discovered that Walter had indeed been carrying on a relationship with another woman—but that was to be the least of Kathryn’s worries.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1920. "Police search for Montana girl is commenced ." Miles City Star, April 1: 1.

—. 1920. "Alleged wife believes Huirt 'woman hater'." San Francisco Chronicle, April 15: 1.

—. 1920. "Nine 'wives' killed by Bluebeard." Saskatoon Daily Star, May 11: 7.

Cameron, Jim. 2014. "The horrifying marriage career of James "Bluebeard" Watson." Cranbrook Daily Townsman, October 31.

Dowd, Katie. 2019. "'Object, matrimony': The forgotten tale of the West Coast's first serial bride killer." SF Gate, October 4.

Hoag, Ernest, and Edward Williams. 1922. "The Case of J.P. Watson, the Modern Bluebeard." Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology 348-359.

Los Angeles Evening Express. 1920. "Huirt's latest wife here to clear mystery." Los Angeles Evening Express, April 14: 1.

Los Angeles Times. 1920. ""I'm crazy!" Bluebeard cries to the public." Los Angeles Times, May 4: 15.

—. 1920. "Watson confesses four wife-murders; married nearly a score of women." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 1.

—. 1920. "Watson's real name Boyd?" Los Angeles Times, April 27: 17.

—. 1920. "Watson's story of early life." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 1.

—. 1920. "Whoesale bigamy bared." Los Angeles Times, April 11: 1.

Rasmussen, Cecelia. 1997. "Quiet man left trail of dead wives." Los Angeles Times, August 31.

Sacramento Bee. 1920. "Watson given life sentence for murder of Nina Lee Deloney." Sacramento Bee, May 10: 1.

San Francisco Chronicle. 1920. "Burying ground of 'Bluebeard' thought found." San Francisco Chronicle, April 20: 6.

Whitaker, Alma. 1930. "Bluebeard's treasure hunt blows up--bang." Los Angeles Times, November 30: 19.

Zdeb, Chris. 2014. "Serial killer, bigamist had ties to Edmonton." Edmonton Journal, May 10: 2.

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]]> James P. Watson: The Bluebeard Killer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:01 When Kathryn Wombacher suspected her husband, Walter Andrew, of having an affair in the spring of 1920, she hired a private detective to follow him on one of his many “out-of-town” trips that he’d taken in their short marriage. However, rather than follow Walter out of town, the private detective tracked the man less than a mile from his home in Hollywood, where he discovered that Walter had indeed been carrying on a relationship with another woman—but that was to be the least of Kathryn’s worries. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1920. "Police search for Montana girl is commenced ." Miles City Star, April 1: 1. —. 1920. "Alleged wife believes Huirt 'woman hater'." San Francisco Chronicle, April 15: 1. —. 1920. "Nine 'wives' killed by Bluebeard." Saskatoon Daily Star, May 11: 7. Cameron, Jim. 2014. "The horrifying marriage career of James "Bluebeard" Watson." Cranbrook Daily Townsman, October 31. Dowd, Katie. 2019. "'Object, matrimony': The forgotten tale of the West Coast's first serial bride killer." SF Gate, October 4. Hoag, Ernest, and Edward Williams. 1922. "The Case of J.P. Watson, the Modern Bluebeard." Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology 348-359. Los Angeles Evening Express. 1920. "Huirt's latest wife here to clear mystery." Los Angeles Evening Express, April 14: 1. Los Angeles Times. 1920. ""I'm crazy!" Bluebeard cries to the public." Los Angeles Times, May 4: 15. —. 1920. "Watson confesses four wife-murders; married nearly a score of women." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 1. —. 1920. "Watson's real name Boyd?" Los Angeles Times, April 27: 17. —. 1920. "Watson's story of early life." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 1. —. 1920. "Whoesale bigamy bared." Los Angeles Times, April 11: 1. Rasmussen, Cecelia. 1997. "Quiet man left trail of dead wives." Los Angeles Times, August 31. Sacramento Bee. 1920. "Watson given life sentence for murder of Nina Lee Deloney." Sacramento Bee, May 10: 1. San Francisco Chronicle. 1920. "Burying ground of 'Bluebeard' thought found." San Francisco Chronicle, April 20: 6. Whitaker, Alma. 1930. "Bluebeard's treasure hunt blows up--bang." Los Angeles Times, November 30: 19. Zdeb, Chris. 2014. "Serial killer, bigamist had ties to Edmonton." Edmonton Journal, May 10: 2. When Kathryn Wombacher suspected her husband, Walter Andrew, of having an affair in the spring of 1920, she hired a private detective to follow him on one of his many “out-of-town” trips that he’d taken in their short marriage. However, rather than follow Walter out of town, the private detective tracked the man less than a mile from his home in Hollywood, where he discovered that Walter had indeed been carrying on a relationship with another woman—but that was to be the least of Kathryn’s worries. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1920. "Police search for Montana girl is commenced ." Miles City Star, April 1: 1. —. 1920. "Alleged wife believes Huirt 'woman hater'." San Francisco Chronicle, April 15: 1. —. 1920. "Nine 'wives' killed by Bluebeard." Saskatoon Daily Star, May 11: 7. Cameron, Jim. 2014. "The horrifying marriage career of James "Bluebeard" Watson." Cranbrook Daily Townsman, October 31. Dowd, Katie. 2019. "'Object, matrimony': The forgotten tale of the West Coast's first serial bride killer." SF Gate, October 4. Hoag, Ernest, and Edward Williams. 1922. "The Case of J.P. Watson, the Modern Bluebeard." Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology 348-359. Los Angeles Evening Express. 1920. "Huirt's latest wife here to clear mystery." Los Angeles Evening Express, April 14: 1. Los Angeles Times. 1920. ""I'm crazy!" Bluebeard cries to the public." Los Angeles Times, May 4: 15. —. 1920. "Watson confesses four wife-murders; married nearly a score of women." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 1. —. 1920. "Watson's real name Boyd?" Los Angeles Times, April 27: 17. —. 1920. "Watson's story of early life." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 1. —. 1920. "Whoesale bigamy bared." Los Angeles Times, April 11: 1. Rasmussen, Cecelia. 1997. "Quiet man left trail of dead wives." Los Angeles Times, August 31. Sacramento Bee. 1920. "Watson given life sentence for murder of Nina Lee Deloney." Sacramento Bee, May 10: 1. San Francisco Chronicle. 1920. "Burying ground of 'Bluebeard' thought found." San Francisco Chronicle, April 20: 6. Whitaker, Alma. 1930. "Bluebeard's treasure hunt blows up--bang." Los Angeles Times, November 30: 19. Zdeb, Chris. 2014. "Serial killer, bigamist had ties to Edmonton." Edmonton Journal, May 10: 2. true crime, exhibit c true full 626 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9oa9p-dDaXOho4Hn0XAb-lFZPHO4ZBPWnOv6kIxYPOw Albert Johnson: The Mad Trapper of Rat River In late 1931, several Native trappers in Aklavik, Northwest Territories, reported to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that a newly arrived white man, Albert Johnson, had been tampering with their traps. The RCMP dispatched two officers to Johnson’s remote cabin, but he refused to speak with them, so they left to get a warrant to search his home. When the officers returned and tried to gain entry, Johnson fired a shotgun blast through the cabin door, wounding one of the RCMP officers.

The incident quickly escalated when a posse of RCMP officers returned and tossed dynamite into the cabin, initiating a firefight in which one officer was killed, and a manhunt that would last more than month and unfold across more than 150 miles of some of the roughest terrain in the world.

In the end, Albert Johnson would not be taken alive. And while his death may have ended the wild pursuit across the Yukon territory, it was just the beginning of another mystery that would endure into the twenty-first century.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Canadian Press. 1932. "Long chase of slayer." New York Times, February 18: 3.

Edmonton Journal. 1932. "Cornered by pursuers, wounded and fighting to last, Johnson slain." Edmonton Journal, February 18: 1.

—. 1932. "Think Mad Trapper hiding in Arctic wilderness cabin." Edmonton Journal, January 27: 1.

Journal, Edmonton. 1932. "Eyewittness tells story last desperate stand trapper Albert Johnson." Edmonston Journal, February 19: 1.

New York Times. 1932. "Mad, hunted trapper kills constable." New York Times, February 1: 38.

North, Dick. 2005. Mad Trapper of Rat River: A True Story Of Canada's Biggest Manhunt. New York, NY: Lyons Press.

Roden, Barbara. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part 3: Shootout on the Eagle River." North Thompson Times, December 8.

—. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part 5: The mystery of Albert Johnson endures to this day." North Thompson Times, December 22.

—. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part II: A tragic manhunt plays out." North Thompson Times, December 1.

—. 2022. "The Mad Trapper, Part I: a man of mystery arrives in the Arctic." North Thompson Times, November 24.

Thompson Reuters. 2021. "Scientists narrow search for mysterious Mad Trapper to Sweden." Comtex News Network, July 30.

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]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/albert-johnson-the-mad-trapper-of-rat-river-l_z7scb9 In late 1931, several Native trappers in Aklavik, Northwest Territories, reported to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that a newly arrived white man, Albert Johnson, had been tampering with their traps. The RCMP dispatched two officers to Johnson’s remote cabin, but he refused to speak with them, so they left to get a warrant to search his home. When the officers returned and tried to gain entry, Johnson fired a shotgun blast through the cabin door, wounding one of the RCMP officers.

The incident quickly escalated when a posse of RCMP officers returned and tossed dynamite into the cabin, initiating a firefight in which one officer was killed, and a manhunt that would last more than month and unfold across more than 150 miles of some of the roughest terrain in the world.

In the end, Albert Johnson would not be taken alive. And while his death may have ended the wild pursuit across the Yukon territory, it was just the beginning of another mystery that would endure into the twenty-first century.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Canadian Press. 1932. "Long chase of slayer." New York Times, February 18: 3.

Edmonton Journal. 1932. "Cornered by pursuers, wounded and fighting to last, Johnson slain." Edmonton Journal, February 18: 1.

—. 1932. "Think Mad Trapper hiding in Arctic wilderness cabin." Edmonton Journal, January 27: 1.

Journal, Edmonton. 1932. "Eyewittness tells story last desperate stand trapper Albert Johnson." Edmonston Journal, February 19: 1.

New York Times. 1932. "Mad, hunted trapper kills constable." New York Times, February 1: 38.

North, Dick. 2005. Mad Trapper of Rat River: A True Story Of Canada's Biggest Manhunt. New York, NY: Lyons Press.

Roden, Barbara. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part 3: Shootout on the Eagle River." North Thompson Times, December 8.

—. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part 5: The mystery of Albert Johnson endures to this day." North Thompson Times, December 22.

—. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part II: A tragic manhunt plays out." North Thompson Times, December 1.

—. 2022. "The Mad Trapper, Part I: a man of mystery arrives in the Arctic." North Thompson Times, November 24.

Thompson Reuters. 2021. "Scientists narrow search for mysterious Mad Trapper to Sweden." Comtex News Network, July 30.

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]]> Albert Johnson: The Mad Trapper of Rat River Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:31 In late 1931, several Native trappers in Aklavik, Northwest Territories, reported to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that a newly arrived white man, Albert Johnson, had been tampering with their traps. The RCMP dispatched two officers to Johnson’s remote cabin, but he refused to speak with them, so they left to get a warrant to search his home. When the officers returned and tried to gain entry, Johnson fired a shotgun blast through the cabin door, wounding one of the RCMP officers. The incident quickly escalated when a posse of RCMP officers returned and tossed dynamite into the cabin, initiating a firefight in which one officer was killed, and a manhunt that would last more than month and unfold across more than 150 miles of some of the roughest terrain in the world.  In the end, Albert Johnson would not be taken alive. And while his death may have ended the wild pursuit across the Yukon territory, it was just the beginning of another mystery that would endure into the twenty-first century. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Canadian Press. 1932. "Long chase of slayer." New York Times, February 18: 3. Edmonton Journal. 1932. "Cornered by pursuers, wounded and fighting to last, Johnson slain." Edmonton Journal, February 18: 1. —. 1932. "Think Mad Trapper hiding in Arctic wilderness cabin." Edmonton Journal, January 27: 1. Journal, Edmonton. 1932. "Eyewittness tells story last desperate stand trapper Albert Johnson." Edmonston Journal, February 19: 1. New York Times. 1932. "Mad, hunted trapper kills constable." New York Times, February 1: 38. North, Dick. 2005. Mad Trapper of Rat River: A True Story Of Canada's Biggest Manhunt. New York, NY: Lyons Press. Roden, Barbara. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part 3: Shootout on the Eagle River." North Thompson Times, December 8. —. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part 5: The mystery of Albert Johnson endures to this day." North Thompson Times, December 22. —. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part II: A tragic manhunt plays out." North Thompson Times, December 1. —. 2022. "The Mad Trapper, Part I: a man of mystery arrives in the Arctic." North Thompson Times, November 24. Thompson Reuters. 2021. "Scientists narrow search for mysterious Mad Trapper to Sweden." Comtex News Network, July 30. In late 1931, several Native trappers in Aklavik, Northwest Territories, reported to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that a newly arrived white man, Albert Johnson, had been tampering with their traps. The RCMP dispatched two officers to Johnson’s remote cabin, but he refused to speak with them, so they left to get a warrant to search his home. When the officers returned and tried to gain entry, Johnson fired a shotgun blast through the cabin door, wounding one of the RCMP officers. The incident quickly escalated when a posse of RCMP officers returned and tossed dynamite into the cabin, initiating a firefight in which one officer was killed, and a manhunt that would last more than month and unfold across more than 150 miles of some of the roughest terrain in the world.  In the end, Albert Johnson would not be taken alive. And while his death may have ended the wild pursuit across the Yukon territory, it was just the beginning of another mystery that would endure into the twenty-first century. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Canadian Press. 1932. "Long chase of slayer." New York Times, February 18: 3. Edmonton Journal. 1932. "Cornered by pursuers, wounded and fighting to last, Johnson slain." Edmonton Journal, February 18: 1. —. 1932. "Think Mad Trapper hiding in Arctic wilderness cabin." Edmonton Journal, January 27: 1. Journal, Edmonton. 1932. "Eyewittness tells story last desperate stand trapper Albert Johnson." Edmonston Journal, February 19: 1. New York Times. 1932. "Mad, hunted trapper kills constable." New York Times, February 1: 38. North, Dick. 2005. Mad Trapper of Rat River: A True Story Of Canada's Biggest Manhunt. New York, NY: Lyons Press. Roden, Barbara. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part 3: Shootout on the Eagle River." North Thompson Times, December 8. —. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part 5: The mystery of Albert Johnson endures to this day." North Thompson Times, December 22. —. 2022. "The Mad Trapper part II: A tragic manhunt plays out." North Thompson Times, December 1. —. 2022. "The Mad Trapper, Part I: a man of mystery arrives in the Arctic." North Thompson Times, November 24. Thompson Reuters. 2021. "Scientists narrow search for mysterious Mad Trapper to Sweden." Comtex News Network, July 30. true crime, exhibit c true full 625 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tAm17m3dNQeTJn_t-S-vvKzJgnk3SxgBXk27M9w3_q4 The Murder of Cheryl Perveler When police were called to the scene of shooting at the Castillion Apartments in Los Angeles on April 20, 1968, they assumed the victim, twenty-two-year-old Cheryl Perveler, had been shot in a robbery gone wrong. However, when they began looking into her personal life, they soon realized Cheryl’s killer could have been much closer to home.

In most cases of individual murders, detectives always look at the spouse first, and in this case, there was a lot to look at. Cheryl had recently married Paul Perveler, a former Los Angeles Police officer with a checkered past and an obvious obsession with wealth and power. Yet the more they investigated Paul Perveler, the more detectives began to suspect they didn’t have just one murder on their hands, and it was starting to look like Cheryl’s death was the culmination of a larger and far more shocking conspiracy than anyone had expected.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Braxton, Greg. 1982. "Woman asks public to keep killer ex-husband jailed." Los Angeles Times, September 19: 529.

Bugliosi, Vincent, and Ken Hurwitz. 2004. Till Death Do Us Part: A True Murder Mystery. New York, NY: W.W. Norton and Company.

2017. A Crime to Remember. Performed by Christine Connor and Elise Graves.

Eintoss, Ron. 1969. "Death penalty asked in insurance murders." Los Angeles Times, February 25: 26.

—. 1969. "Jury asks death for Perveler, life in prison for girlfriend." Los Angeles Times, February 26: 29.

El Sereno Star. 1966. "Gun victim found in house fire." El Sereno Star, December 15: 1.

Farr, Bill. 1986. "Ex-officer in prison for killing fails in parole bid." Los Angeles Times, August 30: 2.

Haynes, Roy, and Dial Torgerson. 1968. "Murder charges filed against pair in double indemnity case." Los Angeles Times, May 3: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1968. "Ex-officer, woman ask seperate trials." Los Angeles Times, November 15: 41.

Newton, Tom, and Dial Torgerson. 1968. "Ex-policeman, woman accused of killing mates for insuarance." Los Angeles Times, May 2: 1.

The Register. 1969. "First degree murder asked in mates case." The Register (Santa Ana, CA), February 5: 15.

United Press International. 1969. "Dual murder case goes to jury soon." Stockton Evening and Sunday Record, February 12: 11.

Valley Times. 1968. "Transcript says alleged killer told of slaying." Valley Times, May 21:

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]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-cheryl-perveler-RxN1iwPf When police were called to the scene of shooting at the Castillion Apartments in Los Angeles on April 20, 1968, they assumed the victim, twenty-two-year-old Cheryl Perveler, had been shot in a robbery gone wrong. However, when they began looking into her personal life, they soon realized Cheryl’s killer could have been much closer to home.

In most cases of individual murders, detectives always look at the spouse first, and in this case, there was a lot to look at. Cheryl had recently married Paul Perveler, a former Los Angeles Police officer with a checkered past and an obvious obsession with wealth and power. Yet the more they investigated Paul Perveler, the more detectives began to suspect they didn’t have just one murder on their hands, and it was starting to look like Cheryl’s death was the culmination of a larger and far more shocking conspiracy than anyone had expected.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Braxton, Greg. 1982. "Woman asks public to keep killer ex-husband jailed." Los Angeles Times, September 19: 529.

Bugliosi, Vincent, and Ken Hurwitz. 2004. Till Death Do Us Part: A True Murder Mystery. New York, NY: W.W. Norton and Company.

2017. A Crime to Remember. Performed by Christine Connor and Elise Graves.

Eintoss, Ron. 1969. "Death penalty asked in insurance murders." Los Angeles Times, February 25: 26.

—. 1969. "Jury asks death for Perveler, life in prison for girlfriend." Los Angeles Times, February 26: 29.

El Sereno Star. 1966. "Gun victim found in house fire." El Sereno Star, December 15: 1.

Farr, Bill. 1986. "Ex-officer in prison for killing fails in parole bid." Los Angeles Times, August 30: 2.

Haynes, Roy, and Dial Torgerson. 1968. "Murder charges filed against pair in double indemnity case." Los Angeles Times, May 3: 3.

Los Angeles Times. 1968. "Ex-officer, woman ask seperate trials." Los Angeles Times, November 15: 41.

Newton, Tom, and Dial Torgerson. 1968. "Ex-policeman, woman accused of killing mates for insuarance." Los Angeles Times, May 2: 1.

The Register. 1969. "First degree murder asked in mates case." The Register (Santa Ana, CA), February 5: 15.

United Press International. 1969. "Dual murder case goes to jury soon." Stockton Evening and Sunday Record, February 12: 11.

Valley Times. 1968. "Transcript says alleged killer told of slaying." Valley Times, May 21:

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]]> The Murder of Cheryl Perveler Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:31 When police were called to the scene of shooting at the Castillion Apartments in Los Angeles on April 20, 1968, they assumed the victim, twenty-two-year-old Cheryl Perveler, had been shot in a robbery gone wrong. However, when they began looking into her personal life, they soon realized Cheryl’s killer could have been much closer to home. In most cases of individual murders, detectives always look at the spouse first, and in this case, there was a lot to look at. Cheryl had recently married Paul Perveler, a former Los Angeles Police officer with a checkered past and an obvious obsession with wealth and power. Yet the more they investigated Paul Perveler, the more detectives began to suspect they didn’t have just one murder on their hands, and it was starting to look like Cheryl’s death was the culmination of a larger and far more shocking conspiracy than anyone had expected.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Braxton, Greg. 1982. "Woman asks public to keep killer ex-husband jailed." Los Angeles Times, September 19: 529. Bugliosi, Vincent, and Ken Hurwitz. 2004. Till Death Do Us Part: A True Murder Mystery. New York, NY: W.W. Norton and Company. 2017. A Crime to Remember. Performed by Christine Connor and Elise Graves. Eintoss, Ron. 1969. "Death penalty asked in insurance murders." Los Angeles Times, February 25: 26. —. 1969. "Jury asks death for Perveler, life in prison for girlfriend." Los Angeles Times, February 26: 29. El Sereno Star. 1966. "Gun victim found in house fire." El Sereno Star, December 15: 1. Farr, Bill. 1986. "Ex-officer in prison for killing fails in parole bid." Los Angeles Times, August 30: 2. Haynes, Roy, and Dial Torgerson. 1968. "Murder charges filed against pair in double indemnity case." Los Angeles Times, May 3: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1968. "Ex-officer, woman ask seperate trials." Los Angeles Times, November 15: 41. Newton, Tom, and Dial Torgerson. 1968. "Ex-policeman, woman accused of killing mates for insuarance." Los Angeles Times, May 2: 1. The Register. 1969. "First degree murder asked in mates case." The Register (Santa Ana, CA), February 5: 15. United Press International. 1969. "Dual murder case goes to jury soon." Stockton Evening and Sunday Record, February 12: 11. Valley Times. 1968. "Transcript says alleged killer told of slaying." Valley Times, May 21: When police were called to the scene of shooting at the Castillion Apartments in Los Angeles on April 20, 1968, they assumed the victim, twenty-two-year-old Cheryl Perveler, had been shot in a robbery gone wrong. However, when they began looking into her personal life, they soon realized Cheryl’s killer could have been much closer to home. In most cases of individual murders, detectives always look at the spouse first, and in this case, there was a lot to look at. Cheryl had recently married Paul Perveler, a former Los Angeles Police officer with a checkered past and an obvious obsession with wealth and power. Yet the more they investigated Paul Perveler, the more detectives began to suspect they didn’t have just one murder on their hands, and it was starting to look like Cheryl’s death was the culmination of a larger and far more shocking conspiracy than anyone had expected.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Braxton, Greg. 1982. "Woman asks public to keep killer ex-husband jailed." Los Angeles Times, September 19: 529. Bugliosi, Vincent, and Ken Hurwitz. 2004. Till Death Do Us Part: A True Murder Mystery. New York, NY: W.W. Norton and Company. 2017. A Crime to Remember. Performed by Christine Connor and Elise Graves. Eintoss, Ron. 1969. "Death penalty asked in insurance murders." Los Angeles Times, February 25: 26. —. 1969. "Jury asks death for Perveler, life in prison for girlfriend." Los Angeles Times, February 26: 29. El Sereno Star. 1966. "Gun victim found in house fire." El Sereno Star, December 15: 1. Farr, Bill. 1986. "Ex-officer in prison for killing fails in parole bid." Los Angeles Times, August 30: 2. Haynes, Roy, and Dial Torgerson. 1968. "Murder charges filed against pair in double indemnity case." Los Angeles Times, May 3: 3. Los Angeles Times. 1968. "Ex-officer, woman ask seperate trials." Los Angeles Times, November 15: 41. Newton, Tom, and Dial Torgerson. 1968. "Ex-policeman, woman accused of killing mates for insuarance." Los Angeles Times, May 2: 1. The Register. 1969. "First degree murder asked in mates case." The Register (Santa Ana, CA), February 5: 15. United Press International. 1969. "Dual murder case goes to jury soon." Stockton Evening and Sunday Record, February 12: 11. Valley Times. 1968. "Transcript says alleged killer told of slaying." Valley Times, May 21: true crime, exhibit c true full 624 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/mWeYLq-VhrilYZT59Tc_ca4iW2VB48xvri3dl97BypI Fan Favorite: The Violent Deaths of Bog Bodies This episode is a Fan Favorite that was originally published as Episode 401. We hope that you continue to have a happy and safe holiday!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/fan-favorite-the-violent-deaths-of-bog-bodies-jyRMJkIX This episode is a Fan Favorite that was originally published as Episode 401. We hope that you continue to have a happy and safe holiday!

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]]> Fan Favorite: The Violent Deaths of Bog Bodies Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:50 This episode is a Fan Favorite that was originally published as Episode 401. We hope that you continue to have a happy and safe holiday! This episode is a Fan Favorite that was originally published as Episode 401. We hope that you continue to have a happy and safe holiday! true crime, exhibit c true full 623 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pkdWM-pOQrcvfnZn4q8i4Ol-S-OwT-6lfN1StJtve6M Listener Tales 92 Happy Thanksgiving! Pull up a chair and get ready for a brand new batch of tales brought TO you, BY you (Salad Fingers & the Sims thief), For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!

Today we have some wild tales about break ins, child snatching, horrifying close calls, and our GIRL from Brockton! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 11/28/24!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-92-FD0FZWiW Happy Thanksgiving! Pull up a chair and get ready for a brand new batch of tales brought TO you, BY you (Salad Fingers & the Sims thief), For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!

Today we have some wild tales about break ins, child snatching, horrifying close calls, and our GIRL from Brockton! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 11/28/24!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Listener Tales 92 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:43:59 Happy Thanksgiving! Pull up a chair and get ready for a brand new batch of tales brought TO you, BY you (Salad Fingers & the Sims thief), For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we have some wild tales about break ins, child snatching, horrifying close calls, and our GIRL from Brockton! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 11/28/24! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Happy Thanksgiving! Pull up a chair and get ready for a brand new batch of tales brought TO you, BY you (Salad Fingers & the Sims thief), For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we have some wild tales about break ins, child snatching, horrifying close calls, and our GIRL from Brockton! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 11/28/24! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 622 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/XkGQfQiXtavL4K9jUj1kaZMGDweiWrG49wXgTiTwx0k Fan Favorite: Bobby Mackey's Music World This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 476. We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday!

When musician Bobby Mackey opened Bobby Mackey’s Music World in 1978, he had hoped for nothing more than to open a small nightclub where audiences could enjoy the traditional country music he had devoted his life to for decades. Yet before the club was even opened, it was apparent to Bobby, his wife Janet, and manager Carl that whatever the new night club was going to be, it would be anything but normal.

In the decades since it opened, Bobby Mackey’s Music World has gained a reputation, not just as a one of Kentucky’s enduring country western clubs, but as one of America’s supposedly most haunted locations. Indeed, Bobby Mackey’s is said to be the home of several spirits whose lives revolved around, and in some cases ended on the property, including the ghosts of a lovesick showgirl, a headless pregnant woman, and the two Satan-worshipping men who took her head.

Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance :)

References

Associated Press. 1978. "State to probe fire at club near Newport." Courier-Journal, July 10: 6.

—. 1993. "Legality of lawsuit blaming bar for ghost antics to be decided." Messenger-Inquirer, October 23: 17.

Caraway, Robin. 2006. "Wilder nightclub site has storied past." Cincinnati Post, July 17: 14.

Chicago Chronicle. 1896. "Pearl Bryan's story." Chicago Chronicle, May 10: 33.

Cincinnati Enquirer. 1979. "Kentucky closes Mackey's club, citing faulty wiriing, sprinkler." Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16: 26.

—. 1978. "Wilder police chief wants state to close Hard Rock Cafe." Cincinnati Enquirer, January 17: 17.

Hensley, Douglas. 2005. Hell's Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey's Music World. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press.

Moores, Lew. 1993. "Court filing by club's lawyer is poetry in motion." Cincinnati Enquirer, October 22: 26.

2005. A Haunting. Television. Directed by Joe Wiecha. Performed by New Dominion Pictures.

Wecker, David. 1991. "Bobby Mackey demon story: truth or bull." Cincinnati Post, July 9: 11.

Wolfson, Andrew. 2022. "A twisted tale: A failed abortion, a beheading and pennies left heads up at a grave." Courier Journal, May 4.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/fan-favorite-bobby-mackeys-music-world-l1UeuHdR This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 476. We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday!

When musician Bobby Mackey opened Bobby Mackey’s Music World in 1978, he had hoped for nothing more than to open a small nightclub where audiences could enjoy the traditional country music he had devoted his life to for decades. Yet before the club was even opened, it was apparent to Bobby, his wife Janet, and manager Carl that whatever the new night club was going to be, it would be anything but normal.

In the decades since it opened, Bobby Mackey’s Music World has gained a reputation, not just as a one of Kentucky’s enduring country western clubs, but as one of America’s supposedly most haunted locations. Indeed, Bobby Mackey’s is said to be the home of several spirits whose lives revolved around, and in some cases ended on the property, including the ghosts of a lovesick showgirl, a headless pregnant woman, and the two Satan-worshipping men who took her head.

Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance :)

References

Associated Press. 1978. "State to probe fire at club near Newport." Courier-Journal, July 10: 6.

—. 1993. "Legality of lawsuit blaming bar for ghost antics to be decided." Messenger-Inquirer, October 23: 17.

Caraway, Robin. 2006. "Wilder nightclub site has storied past." Cincinnati Post, July 17: 14.

Chicago Chronicle. 1896. "Pearl Bryan's story." Chicago Chronicle, May 10: 33.

Cincinnati Enquirer. 1979. "Kentucky closes Mackey's club, citing faulty wiriing, sprinkler." Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16: 26.

—. 1978. "Wilder police chief wants state to close Hard Rock Cafe." Cincinnati Enquirer, January 17: 17.

Hensley, Douglas. 2005. Hell's Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey's Music World. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press.

Moores, Lew. 1993. "Court filing by club's lawyer is poetry in motion." Cincinnati Enquirer, October 22: 26.

2005. A Haunting. Television. Directed by Joe Wiecha. Performed by New Dominion Pictures.

Wecker, David. 1991. "Bobby Mackey demon story: truth or bull." Cincinnati Post, July 9: 11.

Wolfson, Andrew. 2022. "A twisted tale: A failed abortion, a beheading and pennies left heads up at a grave." Courier Journal, May 4.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Fan Favorite: Bobby Mackey's Music World Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:28:42 This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 476. We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday! When musician Bobby Mackey opened Bobby Mackey’s Music World in 1978, he had hoped for nothing more than to open a small nightclub where audiences could enjoy the traditional country music he had devoted his life to for decades. Yet before the club was even opened, it was apparent to Bobby, his wife Janet, and manager Carl that whatever the new night club was going to be, it would be anything but normal. In the decades since it opened, Bobby Mackey’s Music World has gained a reputation, not just as a one of Kentucky’s enduring country western clubs, but as one of America’s supposedly most haunted locations. Indeed, Bobby Mackey’s is said to be the home of several spirits whose lives revolved around, and in some cases ended on the property, including the ghosts of a lovesick showgirl, a headless pregnant woman, and the two Satan-worshipping men who took her head. Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance :) References Associated Press. 1978. "State to probe fire at club near Newport." Courier-Journal, July 10: 6. —. 1993. "Legality of lawsuit blaming bar for ghost antics to be decided." Messenger-Inquirer, October 23: 17. Caraway, Robin. 2006. "Wilder nightclub site has storied past." Cincinnati Post, July 17: 14. Chicago Chronicle. 1896. "Pearl Bryan's story." Chicago Chronicle, May 10: 33. Cincinnati Enquirer. 1979. "Kentucky closes Mackey's club, citing faulty wiriing, sprinkler." Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16: 26. —. 1978. "Wilder police chief wants state to close Hard Rock Cafe." Cincinnati Enquirer, January 17: 17. Hensley, Douglas. 2005. Hell's Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey's Music World. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press. Moores, Lew. 1993. "Court filing by club's lawyer is poetry in motion." Cincinnati Enquirer, October 22: 26. 2005. A Haunting. Television. Directed by Joe Wiecha. Performed by New Dominion Pictures. Wecker, David. 1991. "Bobby Mackey demon story: truth or bull." Cincinnati Post, July 9: 11. Wolfson, Andrew. 2022. "A twisted tale: A failed abortion, a beheading and pennies left heads up at a grave." Courier Journal, May 4. This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 476. We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday! When musician Bobby Mackey opened Bobby Mackey’s Music World in 1978, he had hoped for nothing more than to open a small nightclub where audiences could enjoy the traditional country music he had devoted his life to for decades. Yet before the club was even opened, it was apparent to Bobby, his wife Janet, and manager Carl that whatever the new night club was going to be, it would be anything but normal. In the decades since it opened, Bobby Mackey’s Music World has gained a reputation, not just as a one of Kentucky’s enduring country western clubs, but as one of America’s supposedly most haunted locations. Indeed, Bobby Mackey’s is said to be the home of several spirits whose lives revolved around, and in some cases ended on the property, including the ghosts of a lovesick showgirl, a headless pregnant woman, and the two Satan-worshipping men who took her head. Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance :) References Associated Press. 1978. "State to probe fire at club near Newport." Courier-Journal, July 10: 6. —. 1993. "Legality of lawsuit blaming bar for ghost antics to be decided." Messenger-Inquirer, October 23: 17. Caraway, Robin. 2006. "Wilder nightclub site has storied past." Cincinnati Post, July 17: 14. Chicago Chronicle. 1896. "Pearl Bryan's story." Chicago Chronicle, May 10: 33. Cincinnati Enquirer. 1979. "Kentucky closes Mackey's club, citing faulty wiriing, sprinkler." Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16: 26. —. 1978. "Wilder police chief wants state to close Hard Rock Cafe." Cincinnati Enquirer, January 17: 17. Hensley, Douglas. 2005. Hell's Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey's Music World. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press. Moores, Lew. 1993. "Court filing by club's lawyer is poetry in motion." Cincinnati Enquirer, October 22: 26. 2005. A Haunting. Television. Directed by Joe Wiecha. Performed by New Dominion Pictures. Wecker, David. 1991. "Bobby Mackey demon story: truth or bull." Cincinnati Post, July 9: 11. Wolfson, Andrew. 2022. "A twisted tale: A failed abortion, a beheading and pennies left heads up at a grave." Courier Journal, May 4. true crime, exhibit c true full 621 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Ci5mokpsczXXRmWwAmrzERQDNXHvamV8QxJX-A8eRxg The Suspicious Kidnapping of Sherri Papini On November 2, 2016, thirty-four-year-old so-called “Supermom” Sherri Papini went out for a run near her home in Redding, California, and disappeared without a trace. Three weeks later, on Thanksgiving Day, Sherri was discovered on the side of the road in a nearby county, where she said her captors had released her.

In the days that followed, Sherri claimed she had been kidnapped by two unknown Latin American women, who physically abused her, including branding her on the shoulder with the word “Exodus.” The case garnered considerable attention from the local and national media, but when it came to details on her abductors and their motives, Sherri was surprisingly tight-lipped, giving the police and FBI little to work with.

In March 2022, more than five years after her supposed abduction, the nation was shocked to learn that federal agents had arrested Papini and charged her with faking her own kidnapping. A month later, Sherri pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to more than a year in prison. The news was stunning and left everyone wondering, why would a seemingly ordinary and ostensibly happy mother orchestrate such a bizarre hoax?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

ABC News. 2016. "Missing California mom found alive after captor abandons her in restraints, sheriff says." ABC News, November 24.

Ayestas, Jonathan. 2024. "Sherri Papini has yet to pay $300,000 fine for faked 2016 California kidnapping." CNN Newswire, March 26.

Bella, Timothy. 2022. "A mother said she was kidnapped. Now she admits it was all a hoax." Washington Post, April 13.

Bever, Lindsey, and Kristine Guerra. 2016. "Missing California mother found alive three weeks after her apparent abduction, police say." Washington Post, November 25.

Bonvillian, Crystal. 2022. "Feds detail how missing mom branded, starved self in 2016 kidnapping hoax." Cox Media Group, March 9.

CBS News, Sacramento. 2016. "Full text of November 30 press conference about Sherri Papini's abduction." CBS News, Sacramento, November 30.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2022. Sherri Papini criminal complaint and affidavit. Criminal complaint, Los Angeles, CA: Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Gumbel, Andrew. 2022. "California jogger Sherri Papini staged own violent kidnapping, FBI says." The Guardian, March 4.

—. 2016. "Kidnapping, reverse ransom and a bounty: the strange case of Sherri Papini." The Guardian, December 30.

Hurley, Beven. 2022. "Why did it take five years to charge 'supermom' Sherri Papini with fabricating her own abduction?" The Independent, March 4.

Larimer, Sarah. 2016. "California mother was 'branded' and covered in bruises after apparent abduction, husband says." Washington Post, November 29.

Longoria, Sean. 2016. "Mother of 2 goes missing near Redding." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), November 4: 1.

—. 2016. "Audio tells of Papini response." Record Searchlight, November 27: 1.

Sabalow, Ryan. 2016. "Familty of 'supermom' holds on to hope." Sacramento Bee, November 12: 1.

—. 2016. "Keep an open mind in unusual kidnap story, experts say." Sacramento Bee, December 3: B1.

—. 2016. "Relative defends husband of missing 'supermom'." Sacramento Bee, November 9: A14.

—. 2017. "Sheriff's office silent on Papini details." Sacramento Bee, January 31.

—. 2016. "'Supermom' hasn't been seen since taking a jog." Sacramento Bee, November 8: A4.

Sandhu, Amber. 2016. "Missing mom sought." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), November 5: 1.

Serna, Joseph. 2016. "A setback in kidnapping case?" Los Angeles Times, December 1: B3.

Shulman, Alayna. 2016. "Sherriff gets help in search." Record Searchlight, November 8: 1.

—. 2017. "Will 2018 bring more Papini details?" Record Searchlight, December 28: 6.

Solis, Nathan. 2022. "Tale of abduction by Latinas fueled racial unease." Los Angeles Times, March 6: B2.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-suspicious-kidnapping-of-sherri-papini-NQCmYFaG On November 2, 2016, thirty-four-year-old so-called “Supermom” Sherri Papini went out for a run near her home in Redding, California, and disappeared without a trace. Three weeks later, on Thanksgiving Day, Sherri was discovered on the side of the road in a nearby county, where she said her captors had released her.

In the days that followed, Sherri claimed she had been kidnapped by two unknown Latin American women, who physically abused her, including branding her on the shoulder with the word “Exodus.” The case garnered considerable attention from the local and national media, but when it came to details on her abductors and their motives, Sherri was surprisingly tight-lipped, giving the police and FBI little to work with.

In March 2022, more than five years after her supposed abduction, the nation was shocked to learn that federal agents had arrested Papini and charged her with faking her own kidnapping. A month later, Sherri pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to more than a year in prison. The news was stunning and left everyone wondering, why would a seemingly ordinary and ostensibly happy mother orchestrate such a bizarre hoax?

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

ABC News. 2016. "Missing California mom found alive after captor abandons her in restraints, sheriff says." ABC News, November 24.

Ayestas, Jonathan. 2024. "Sherri Papini has yet to pay $300,000 fine for faked 2016 California kidnapping." CNN Newswire, March 26.

Bella, Timothy. 2022. "A mother said she was kidnapped. Now she admits it was all a hoax." Washington Post, April 13.

Bever, Lindsey, and Kristine Guerra. 2016. "Missing California mother found alive three weeks after her apparent abduction, police say." Washington Post, November 25.

Bonvillian, Crystal. 2022. "Feds detail how missing mom branded, starved self in 2016 kidnapping hoax." Cox Media Group, March 9.

CBS News, Sacramento. 2016. "Full text of November 30 press conference about Sherri Papini's abduction." CBS News, Sacramento, November 30.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2022. Sherri Papini criminal complaint and affidavit. Criminal complaint, Los Angeles, CA: Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Gumbel, Andrew. 2022. "California jogger Sherri Papini staged own violent kidnapping, FBI says." The Guardian, March 4.

—. 2016. "Kidnapping, reverse ransom and a bounty: the strange case of Sherri Papini." The Guardian, December 30.

Hurley, Beven. 2022. "Why did it take five years to charge 'supermom' Sherri Papini with fabricating her own abduction?" The Independent, March 4.

Larimer, Sarah. 2016. "California mother was 'branded' and covered in bruises after apparent abduction, husband says." Washington Post, November 29.

Longoria, Sean. 2016. "Mother of 2 goes missing near Redding." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), November 4: 1.

—. 2016. "Audio tells of Papini response." Record Searchlight, November 27: 1.

Sabalow, Ryan. 2016. "Familty of 'supermom' holds on to hope." Sacramento Bee, November 12: 1.

—. 2016. "Keep an open mind in unusual kidnap story, experts say." Sacramento Bee, December 3: B1.

—. 2016. "Relative defends husband of missing 'supermom'." Sacramento Bee, November 9: A14.

—. 2017. "Sheriff's office silent on Papini details." Sacramento Bee, January 31.

—. 2016. "'Supermom' hasn't been seen since taking a jog." Sacramento Bee, November 8: A4.

Sandhu, Amber. 2016. "Missing mom sought." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), November 5: 1.

Serna, Joseph. 2016. "A setback in kidnapping case?" Los Angeles Times, December 1: B3.

Shulman, Alayna. 2016. "Sherriff gets help in search." Record Searchlight, November 8: 1.

—. 2017. "Will 2018 bring more Papini details?" Record Searchlight, December 28: 6.

Solis, Nathan. 2022. "Tale of abduction by Latinas fueled racial unease." Los Angeles Times, March 6: B2.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> The Suspicious Kidnapping of Sherri Papini Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:10 On November 2, 2016, thirty-four-year-old so-called “Supermom” Sherri Papini went out for a run near her home in Redding, California, and disappeared without a trace. Three weeks later, on Thanksgiving Day, Sherri was discovered on the side of the road in a nearby county, where she said her captors had released her.  In the days that followed, Sherri claimed she had been kidnapped by two unknown Latin American women, who physically abused her, including branding her on the shoulder with the word “Exodus.” The case garnered considerable attention from the local and national media, but when it came to details on her abductors and their motives, Sherri was surprisingly tight-lipped, giving the police and FBI little to work with.  In March 2022, more than five years after her supposed abduction, the nation was shocked to learn that federal agents had arrested Papini and charged her with faking her own kidnapping. A month later, Sherri pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to more than a year in prison. The news was stunning and left everyone wondering, why would a seemingly ordinary and ostensibly happy mother orchestrate such a bizarre hoax? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References ABC News. 2016. "Missing California mom found alive after captor abandons her in restraints, sheriff says." ABC News, November 24. Ayestas, Jonathan. 2024. "Sherri Papini has yet to pay $300,000 fine for faked 2016 California kidnapping." CNN Newswire, March 26. Bella, Timothy. 2022. "A mother said she was kidnapped. Now she admits it was all a hoax." Washington Post, April 13. Bever, Lindsey, and Kristine Guerra. 2016. "Missing California mother found alive three weeks after her apparent abduction, police say." Washington Post, November 25. Bonvillian, Crystal. 2022. "Feds detail how missing mom branded, starved self in 2016 kidnapping hoax." Cox Media Group, March 9. CBS News, Sacramento. 2016. "Full text of November 30 press conference about Sherri Papini's abduction." CBS News, Sacramento, November 30. Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2022. Sherri Papini criminal complaint and affidavit. Criminal complaint, Los Angeles, CA: Federal Bureau of Investigation. Gumbel, Andrew. 2022. "California jogger Sherri Papini staged own violent kidnapping, FBI says." The Guardian, March 4. —. 2016. "Kidnapping, reverse ransom and a bounty: the strange case of Sherri Papini." The Guardian, December 30. Hurley, Beven. 2022. "Why did it take five years to charge 'supermom' Sherri Papini with fabricating her own abduction?" The Independent, March 4. Larimer, Sarah. 2016. "California mother was 'branded' and covered in bruises after apparent abduction, husband says." Washington Post, November 29. Longoria, Sean. 2016. "Mother of 2 goes missing near Redding." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), November 4: 1. —. 2016. "Audio tells of Papini response." Record Searchlight, November 27: 1. Sabalow, Ryan. 2016. "Familty of 'supermom' holds on to hope." Sacramento Bee, November 12: 1. —. 2016. "Keep an open mind in unusual kidnap story, experts say." Sacramento Bee, December 3: B1. —. 2016. "Relative defends husband of missing 'supermom'." Sacramento Bee, November 9: A14. —. 2017. "Sheriff's office silent on Papini details." Sacramento Bee, January 31. —. 2016. "'Supermom' hasn't been seen since taking a jog." Sacramento Bee, November 8: A4. Sandhu, Amber. 2016. "Missing mom sought." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), November 5: 1. Serna, Joseph. 2016. "A setback in kidnapping case?" Los Angeles Times, December 1: B3. Shulman, Alayna. 2016. "Sherriff gets help in search." Record Searchlight, November 8: 1. —. 2017. "Will 2018 bring more Papini details?" Record Searchlight, December 28: 6. Solis, Nathan. 2022. "Tale of abduction by Latinas fueled racial unease." Los Angeles Times, March 6: B2. On November 2, 2016, thirty-four-year-old so-called “Supermom” Sherri Papini went out for a run near her home in Redding, California, and disappeared without a trace. Three weeks later, on Thanksgiving Day, Sherri was discovered on the side of the road in a nearby county, where she said her captors had released her.  In the days that followed, Sherri claimed she had been kidnapped by two unknown Latin American women, who physically abused her, including branding her on the shoulder with the word “Exodus.” The case garnered considerable attention from the local and national media, but when it came to details on her abductors and their motives, Sherri was surprisingly tight-lipped, giving the police and FBI little to work with.  In March 2022, more than five years after her supposed abduction, the nation was shocked to learn that federal agents had arrested Papini and charged her with faking her own kidnapping. A month later, Sherri pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to more than a year in prison. The news was stunning and left everyone wondering, why would a seemingly ordinary and ostensibly happy mother orchestrate such a bizarre hoax? Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References ABC News. 2016. "Missing California mom found alive after captor abandons her in restraints, sheriff says." ABC News, November 24. Ayestas, Jonathan. 2024. "Sherri Papini has yet to pay $300,000 fine for faked 2016 California kidnapping." CNN Newswire, March 26. Bella, Timothy. 2022. "A mother said she was kidnapped. Now she admits it was all a hoax." Washington Post, April 13. Bever, Lindsey, and Kristine Guerra. 2016. "Missing California mother found alive three weeks after her apparent abduction, police say." Washington Post, November 25. Bonvillian, Crystal. 2022. "Feds detail how missing mom branded, starved self in 2016 kidnapping hoax." Cox Media Group, March 9. CBS News, Sacramento. 2016. "Full text of November 30 press conference about Sherri Papini's abduction." CBS News, Sacramento, November 30. Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2022. Sherri Papini criminal complaint and affidavit. Criminal complaint, Los Angeles, CA: Federal Bureau of Investigation. Gumbel, Andrew. 2022. "California jogger Sherri Papini staged own violent kidnapping, FBI says." The Guardian, March 4. —. 2016. "Kidnapping, reverse ransom and a bounty: the strange case of Sherri Papini." The Guardian, December 30. Hurley, Beven. 2022. "Why did it take five years to charge 'supermom' Sherri Papini with fabricating her own abduction?" The Independent, March 4. Larimer, Sarah. 2016. "California mother was 'branded' and covered in bruises after apparent abduction, husband says." Washington Post, November 29. Longoria, Sean. 2016. "Mother of 2 goes missing near Redding." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), November 4: 1. —. 2016. "Audio tells of Papini response." Record Searchlight, November 27: 1. Sabalow, Ryan. 2016. "Familty of 'supermom' holds on to hope." Sacramento Bee, November 12: 1. —. 2016. "Keep an open mind in unusual kidnap story, experts say." Sacramento Bee, December 3: B1. —. 2016. "Relative defends husband of missing 'supermom'." Sacramento Bee, November 9: A14. —. 2017. "Sheriff's office silent on Papini details." Sacramento Bee, January 31. —. 2016. "'Supermom' hasn't been seen since taking a jog." Sacramento Bee, November 8: A4. Sandhu, Amber. 2016. "Missing mom sought." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), November 5: 1. Serna, Joseph. 2016. "A setback in kidnapping case?" Los Angeles Times, December 1: B3. Shulman, Alayna. 2016. "Sherriff gets help in search." Record Searchlight, November 8: 1. —. 2017. "Will 2018 bring more Papini details?" Record Searchlight, December 28: 6. Solis, Nathan. 2022. "Tale of abduction by Latinas fueled racial unease." Los Angeles Times, March 6: B2. true crime, exhibit c true full 620 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vfC-4wCAMiT3cGXfjko-jth_DJ-PnRCyW4Wpb14owvg Peter Bryan On April 25, 2004, Broadmoor Hospital inmate Peter Bryan attacked a killed fellow inmate Richard Loudwell, a man awaiting sentencing for the murder of an eighty-two-year-old woman. The fact that the murder occurred in England’s most famous and supposedly secure psychiatric hospital was shocking, but more shocking was that this was Bryan’s third murder, and the second in as many months. Indeed, just two months earlier, while he was under the care of doctors and social workers in an open in-patient mental health hospital, Bryan left the facility in February and a few hours later he’d killed, dismembered, and partially cannibalized forty-three-year-old Brian Cherry.

Peter Bryan’s murders were highly sensationalized by the press, particularly the tabloids, who fueled the ongoing moral panic over the abysmal state of England’s mental health system. While the reporting did little more than exacerbate the public’s growing anger with the government, they nonetheless highlighted a very important question everyone wanted answered: How was a man with Bryan’s mental health and criminal history able to get released institutional care, and moreover, why was he not under surveillance when he murdered a third time—this time in heavily guarded psychiatric hospital?

References

Bennetto, Jason. 2005. "Care in the community patient sought `buzz' from killing and eating his victims." The Independent, March 16.

Bowcott, Owen. 2009. "Cannibal who killed three had seemed normal, NHS finds." The Guardian, September 3.

Chelsea News. 1994. "Grudge ended in murder." Chelsea News, March 3: 1.

Cheston, Paul. 2005. "Cannibal set free to kill in London." London Evening Standard, March 15.

Feller, Grant. 1993. "Police hunt evil King's Road murderer." Chelsea News, March 24: 3.

Garvey, Geoff, and Peter Dobbie. 1993. "Girl battered to death in King's Road." Evening Standard (London, England), March 19: 73.

Mishcon, Jane, Tim Exworthy, Stuart Wix, and Mike Lindsay. 2009. Independent Inquiry into the Care and Treatment of Peter Bryan - Part I. Mental Health Treatment Review, London, England: National Health Service (NHS).

Raif, Shenai, and Andrew Barrow. 2005. "Triple-killer 'cannibal' told: you'll never be freed." The Independent, March 14.

Tendler, Stewart, and Laura Peek. 2004. "Cannibal fears after body found cut apart." The Times (London, England), February 19.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/peter-bryan-PM2HUIFx On April 25, 2004, Broadmoor Hospital inmate Peter Bryan attacked a killed fellow inmate Richard Loudwell, a man awaiting sentencing for the murder of an eighty-two-year-old woman. The fact that the murder occurred in England’s most famous and supposedly secure psychiatric hospital was shocking, but more shocking was that this was Bryan’s third murder, and the second in as many months. Indeed, just two months earlier, while he was under the care of doctors and social workers in an open in-patient mental health hospital, Bryan left the facility in February and a few hours later he’d killed, dismembered, and partially cannibalized forty-three-year-old Brian Cherry.

Peter Bryan’s murders were highly sensationalized by the press, particularly the tabloids, who fueled the ongoing moral panic over the abysmal state of England’s mental health system. While the reporting did little more than exacerbate the public’s growing anger with the government, they nonetheless highlighted a very important question everyone wanted answered: How was a man with Bryan’s mental health and criminal history able to get released institutional care, and moreover, why was he not under surveillance when he murdered a third time—this time in heavily guarded psychiatric hospital?

References

Bennetto, Jason. 2005. "Care in the community patient sought `buzz' from killing and eating his victims." The Independent, March 16.

Bowcott, Owen. 2009. "Cannibal who killed three had seemed normal, NHS finds." The Guardian, September 3.

Chelsea News. 1994. "Grudge ended in murder." Chelsea News, March 3: 1.

Cheston, Paul. 2005. "Cannibal set free to kill in London." London Evening Standard, March 15.

Feller, Grant. 1993. "Police hunt evil King's Road murderer." Chelsea News, March 24: 3.

Garvey, Geoff, and Peter Dobbie. 1993. "Girl battered to death in King's Road." Evening Standard (London, England), March 19: 73.

Mishcon, Jane, Tim Exworthy, Stuart Wix, and Mike Lindsay. 2009. Independent Inquiry into the Care and Treatment of Peter Bryan - Part I. Mental Health Treatment Review, London, England: National Health Service (NHS).

Raif, Shenai, and Andrew Barrow. 2005. "Triple-killer 'cannibal' told: you'll never be freed." The Independent, March 14.

Tendler, Stewart, and Laura Peek. 2004. "Cannibal fears after body found cut apart." The Times (London, England), February 19.

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]]> Peter Bryan Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:37 On April 25, 2004, Broadmoor Hospital inmate Peter Bryan attacked a killed fellow inmate Richard Loudwell, a man awaiting sentencing for the murder of an eighty-two-year-old woman. The fact that the murder occurred in England’s most famous and supposedly secure psychiatric hospital was shocking, but more shocking was that this was Bryan’s third murder, and the second in as many months. Indeed, just two months earlier, while he was under the care of doctors and social workers in an open in-patient mental health hospital, Bryan left the facility in February and a few hours later he’d killed, dismembered, and partially cannibalized forty-three-year-old Brian Cherry. Peter Bryan’s murders were highly sensationalized by the press, particularly the tabloids, who fueled the ongoing moral panic over the abysmal state of England’s mental health system. While the reporting did little more than exacerbate the public’s growing anger with the government, they nonetheless highlighted a very important question everyone wanted answered: How was a man with Bryan’s mental health and criminal history able to get released institutional care, and moreover, why was he not under surveillance when he murdered a third time—this time in heavily guarded psychiatric hospital? References Bennetto, Jason. 2005. "Care in the community patient sought `buzz' from killing and eating his victims." The Independent, March 16. Bowcott, Owen. 2009. "Cannibal who killed three had seemed normal, NHS finds." The Guardian, September 3. Chelsea News. 1994. "Grudge ended in murder." Chelsea News, March 3: 1. Cheston, Paul. 2005. "Cannibal set free to kill in London." London Evening Standard, March 15. Feller, Grant. 1993. "Police hunt evil King's Road murderer." Chelsea News, March 24: 3. Garvey, Geoff, and Peter Dobbie. 1993. "Girl battered to death in King's Road." Evening Standard (London, England), March 19: 73. Mishcon, Jane, Tim Exworthy, Stuart Wix, and Mike Lindsay. 2009. Independent Inquiry into the Care and Treatment of Peter Bryan - Part I. Mental Health Treatment Review, London, England: National Health Service (NHS). Raif, Shenai, and Andrew Barrow. 2005. "Triple-killer 'cannibal' told: you'll never be freed." The Independent, March 14. Tendler, Stewart, and Laura Peek. 2004. "Cannibal fears after body found cut apart." The Times (London, England), February 19. On April 25, 2004, Broadmoor Hospital inmate Peter Bryan attacked a killed fellow inmate Richard Loudwell, a man awaiting sentencing for the murder of an eighty-two-year-old woman. The fact that the murder occurred in England’s most famous and supposedly secure psychiatric hospital was shocking, but more shocking was that this was Bryan’s third murder, and the second in as many months. Indeed, just two months earlier, while he was under the care of doctors and social workers in an open in-patient mental health hospital, Bryan left the facility in February and a few hours later he’d killed, dismembered, and partially cannibalized forty-three-year-old Brian Cherry. Peter Bryan’s murders were highly sensationalized by the press, particularly the tabloids, who fueled the ongoing moral panic over the abysmal state of England’s mental health system. While the reporting did little more than exacerbate the public’s growing anger with the government, they nonetheless highlighted a very important question everyone wanted answered: How was a man with Bryan’s mental health and criminal history able to get released institutional care, and moreover, why was he not under surveillance when he murdered a third time—this time in heavily guarded psychiatric hospital? References Bennetto, Jason. 2005. "Care in the community patient sought `buzz' from killing and eating his victims." The Independent, March 16. Bowcott, Owen. 2009. "Cannibal who killed three had seemed normal, NHS finds." The Guardian, September 3. Chelsea News. 1994. "Grudge ended in murder." Chelsea News, March 3: 1. Cheston, Paul. 2005. "Cannibal set free to kill in London." London Evening Standard, March 15. Feller, Grant. 1993. "Police hunt evil King's Road murderer." Chelsea News, March 24: 3. Garvey, Geoff, and Peter Dobbie. 1993. "Girl battered to death in King's Road." Evening Standard (London, England), March 19: 73. Mishcon, Jane, Tim Exworthy, Stuart Wix, and Mike Lindsay. 2009. Independent Inquiry into the Care and Treatment of Peter Bryan - Part I. Mental Health Treatment Review, London, England: National Health Service (NHS). Raif, Shenai, and Andrew Barrow. 2005. "Triple-killer 'cannibal' told: you'll never be freed." The Independent, March 14. Tendler, Stewart, and Laura Peek. 2004. "Cannibal fears after body found cut apart." The Times (London, England), February 19. true crime, exhibit c true full 619 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/7bvkfVS5qeuT3LavAg-dCNb8nNpQiBRfPSc1KaS3QxI Jerry Brudos: The Shoe Fetish Slayer (Part 2) At first glance, there wasn’t much to the mild and unassuming Jerry Brudos; however, when investigators looked into his background, they discovered several arrests for theft, prowling, and sexual assault. And the more they learned about Brudos’ life, the more certain they became that he was the man they were looking for.

Ultimately, Jerry Brudos was convicted of the murders of Jan Whitney, Karen Sprinker, and Linda Salee and given three life sentences. His capture and incarceration were a big relief to the women of Oregon, but his cooperation with law enforcement and the FBI would prove invaluable as the latter established what would eventually become the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

References

Associated Press. 1969. "Fisherman's grim discovery started search for slayer." Albany Democrat-Herald, June 30: 21.

—. 1969. "Coed provided first lead in murder case." Oregonian, June 4: 11.

Capital Journal. 1969. "Salem student, 19, feared kidnaped." Capital Journal, March 29: 1.

Carbonell, Dan De. 2006. "36 years later, killer's death relieves victims' families." Statesman Journal (Salem Oregon), March 29: 2.

Leibman, Faith H. 1989. "Serial Murderers: Four Case Histories." Federal Probation 41-45.

Long, James. 1969. "Photo found in Brudos' home shows girl hanging by rope." Oregon Daily Journal, June 7: 1.

Morrison, Allen. 1969. "Brudos tells of attacks, killings." Oregon Statesman , June 28: 1.

—. 1969. "Indicted in death of Miss Sprinkler." Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 5: 1.

Olmos, Robert. 1969. "Crews widen river search for clues in girls murders." Oregonian , May 15: 19.

Oregon Journal. 1968. "2 teen-age girls missing." Oregon Daily Journal, February 6: J7.

Oregonian. 1968. "Help sought in search." Oregonian, December 23: 24.

—. 1969. "Office aide disappears ." Oregonian, April 26: 14.

Painter, John. 1969. "Sudden shift in plea signals end of trial." Oregonian , June 28: 1.

—. 1969. "Tests stall state trial of Brudos." Oregonian, June 6: 1.

Roby, Larry. 1969. "Parole agency explains eligibilty of Brudos." Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), July 2: 15.

—. 1969. "Judge discloses warrant details on Brudos." Capital Journal, June 6: 1.

Rule, Ann. 1983. Lust Killer. New York, NY: Random House.

Statesman Journal. 1969. "Brudos home alleged site of 2 slayings." Staesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 18: 1.

Wong, James. 1969. "Somebody probably saw Linda Salee's killer--but will the person speak up?" Oregon Daily Journal , May 15: 5.

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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jerry-brudos-the-shoe-fetish-slayer-part-2-PnRC4sF_ At first glance, there wasn’t much to the mild and unassuming Jerry Brudos; however, when investigators looked into his background, they discovered several arrests for theft, prowling, and sexual assault. And the more they learned about Brudos’ life, the more certain they became that he was the man they were looking for.

Ultimately, Jerry Brudos was convicted of the murders of Jan Whitney, Karen Sprinker, and Linda Salee and given three life sentences. His capture and incarceration were a big relief to the women of Oregon, but his cooperation with law enforcement and the FBI would prove invaluable as the latter established what would eventually become the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

References

Associated Press. 1969. "Fisherman's grim discovery started search for slayer." Albany Democrat-Herald, June 30: 21.

—. 1969. "Coed provided first lead in murder case." Oregonian, June 4: 11.

Capital Journal. 1969. "Salem student, 19, feared kidnaped." Capital Journal, March 29: 1.

Carbonell, Dan De. 2006. "36 years later, killer's death relieves victims' families." Statesman Journal (Salem Oregon), March 29: 2.

Leibman, Faith H. 1989. "Serial Murderers: Four Case Histories." Federal Probation 41-45.

Long, James. 1969. "Photo found in Brudos' home shows girl hanging by rope." Oregon Daily Journal, June 7: 1.

Morrison, Allen. 1969. "Brudos tells of attacks, killings." Oregon Statesman , June 28: 1.

—. 1969. "Indicted in death of Miss Sprinkler." Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 5: 1.

Olmos, Robert. 1969. "Crews widen river search for clues in girls murders." Oregonian , May 15: 19.

Oregon Journal. 1968. "2 teen-age girls missing." Oregon Daily Journal, February 6: J7.

Oregonian. 1968. "Help sought in search." Oregonian, December 23: 24.

—. 1969. "Office aide disappears ." Oregonian, April 26: 14.

Painter, John. 1969. "Sudden shift in plea signals end of trial." Oregonian , June 28: 1.

—. 1969. "Tests stall state trial of Brudos." Oregonian, June 6: 1.

Roby, Larry. 1969. "Parole agency explains eligibilty of Brudos." Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), July 2: 15.

—. 1969. "Judge discloses warrant details on Brudos." Capital Journal, June 6: 1.

Rule, Ann. 1983. Lust Killer. New York, NY: Random House.

Statesman Journal. 1969. "Brudos home alleged site of 2 slayings." Staesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 18: 1.

Wong, James. 1969. "Somebody probably saw Linda Salee's killer--but will the person speak up?" Oregon Daily Journal , May 15: 5.

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]]> Jerry Brudos: The Shoe Fetish Slayer (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:03 At first glance, there wasn’t much to the mild and unassuming Jerry Brudos; however, when investigators looked into his background, they discovered several arrests for theft, prowling, and sexual assault. And the more they learned about Brudos’ life, the more certain they became that he was the man they were looking for. Ultimately, Jerry Brudos was convicted of the murders of Jan Whitney, Karen Sprinker, and Linda Salee and given three life sentences. His capture and incarceration were a big relief to the women of Oregon, but his cooperation with law enforcement and the FBI would prove invaluable as the latter established what would eventually become the Behavioral Analysis Unit. References Associated Press. 1969. "Fisherman's grim discovery started search for slayer." Albany Democrat-Herald, June 30: 21. —. 1969. "Coed provided first lead in murder case." Oregonian, June 4: 11. Capital Journal. 1969. "Salem student, 19, feared kidnaped." Capital Journal, March 29: 1. Carbonell, Dan De. 2006. "36 years later, killer's death relieves victims' families." Statesman Journal (Salem Oregon), March 29: 2. Leibman, Faith H. 1989. "Serial Murderers: Four Case Histories." Federal Probation 41-45. Long, James. 1969. "Photo found in Brudos' home shows girl hanging by rope." Oregon Daily Journal, June 7: 1. Morrison, Allen. 1969. "Brudos tells of attacks, killings." Oregon Statesman , June 28: 1. —. 1969. "Indicted in death of Miss Sprinkler." Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 5: 1. Olmos, Robert. 1969. "Crews widen river search for clues in girls murders." Oregonian , May 15: 19. Oregon Journal. 1968. "2 teen-age girls missing." Oregon Daily Journal, February 6: J7. Oregonian. 1968. "Help sought in search." Oregonian, December 23: 24. —. 1969. "Office aide disappears ." Oregonian, April 26: 14. Painter, John. 1969. "Sudden shift in plea signals end of trial." Oregonian , June 28: 1. —. 1969. "Tests stall state trial of Brudos." Oregonian, June 6: 1. Roby, Larry. 1969. "Parole agency explains eligibilty of Brudos." Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), July 2: 15. —. 1969. "Judge discloses warrant details on Brudos." Capital Journal, June 6: 1. Rule, Ann. 1983. Lust Killer. New York, NY: Random House. Statesman Journal. 1969. "Brudos home alleged site of 2 slayings." Staesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 18: 1. Wong, James. 1969. "Somebody probably saw Linda Salee's killer--but will the person speak up?" Oregon Daily Journal , May 15: 5. At first glance, there wasn’t much to the mild and unassuming Jerry Brudos; however, when investigators looked into his background, they discovered several arrests for theft, prowling, and sexual assault. And the more they learned about Brudos’ life, the more certain they became that he was the man they were looking for. Ultimately, Jerry Brudos was convicted of the murders of Jan Whitney, Karen Sprinker, and Linda Salee and given three life sentences. His capture and incarceration were a big relief to the women of Oregon, but his cooperation with law enforcement and the FBI would prove invaluable as the latter established what would eventually become the Behavioral Analysis Unit. References Associated Press. 1969. "Fisherman's grim discovery started search for slayer." Albany Democrat-Herald, June 30: 21. —. 1969. "Coed provided first lead in murder case." Oregonian, June 4: 11. Capital Journal. 1969. "Salem student, 19, feared kidnaped." Capital Journal, March 29: 1. Carbonell, Dan De. 2006. "36 years later, killer's death relieves victims' families." Statesman Journal (Salem Oregon), March 29: 2. Leibman, Faith H. 1989. "Serial Murderers: Four Case Histories." Federal Probation 41-45. Long, James. 1969. "Photo found in Brudos' home shows girl hanging by rope." Oregon Daily Journal, June 7: 1. Morrison, Allen. 1969. "Brudos tells of attacks, killings." Oregon Statesman , June 28: 1. —. 1969. "Indicted in death of Miss Sprinkler." Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 5: 1. Olmos, Robert. 1969. "Crews widen river search for clues in girls murders." Oregonian , May 15: 19. Oregon Journal. 1968. "2 teen-age girls missing." Oregon Daily Journal, February 6: J7. Oregonian. 1968. "Help sought in search." Oregonian, December 23: 24. —. 1969. "Office aide disappears ." Oregonian, April 26: 14. Painter, John. 1969. "Sudden shift in plea signals end of trial." Oregonian , June 28: 1. —. 1969. "Tests stall state trial of Brudos." Oregonian, June 6: 1. Roby, Larry. 1969. "Parole agency explains eligibilty of Brudos." Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), July 2: 15. —. 1969. "Judge discloses warrant details on Brudos." Capital Journal, June 6: 1. Rule, Ann. 1983. Lust Killer. New York, NY: Random House. Statesman Journal. 1969. "Brudos home alleged site of 2 slayings." Staesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 18: 1. Wong, James. 1969. "Somebody probably saw Linda Salee's killer--but will the person speak up?" Oregon Daily Journal , May 15: 5. true crime, exhibit c true full 618 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Mugq9Ofjs5pKzW3KXDu2xYQOS4IHz_vOI99OEEx-QAk Jerry Brudos: The Shoe Fetish Slayer (Part 1) Over the course of 1968 and well into 1969, several young women in Salem, Oregon went missing and would later turn up dead—all murdered and showing signs of having been tortured. Many of the cases bore certain similarities, but it wasn’t until investigators questioned the friends of one of the victims, Karen Sprinker, that they came to identify a suspect and eventually arrested thirty-year-old Jerome “Jerry” Brudos.

At first glance, there wasn’t much to the mild and unassuming Jerry Brudos; however, when investigators looked into his background, they discovered several arrests for theft, prowling, and sexual assault. And the more they learned about Brudos’ life, the more certain they became that he was the man they were looking for.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1969. "Fisherman's grim discovery started search for slayer." Albany Democrat-Herald, June 30: 21.

—. 1969. "Coed provided first lead in murder case." Oregonian, June 4: 11.

Capital Journal. 1969. "Salem student, 19, feared kidnaped." Capital Journal, March 29: 1.

Carbonell, Dan De. 2006. "36 years later, killer's death relieves victims' families." Statesman Journal (Salem Oregon), March 29: 2.

Leibman, Faith H. 1989. "Serial Murderers: Four Case Histories." Federal Probation 41-45.

Long, James. 1969. "Photo found in Brudos' home shows girl hanging by rope." Oregon Daily Journal, June 7: 1.

Morrison, Allen. 1969. "Brudos tells of attacks, killings." Oregon Statesman , June 28: 1.

—. 1969. "Indicted in death of Miss Sprinkler." Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 5: 1.

Olmos, Robert. 1969. "Crews widen river search for clues in girls murders." Oregonian , May 15: 19.

Oregon Journal. 1968. "2 teen-age girls missing." Oregon Daily Journal, February 6: J7.

Oregonian. 1968. "Help sought in search." Oregonian, December 23: 24.

—. 1969. "Office aide disappears ." Oregonian, April 26: 14.

Painter, John. 1969. "Sudden shift in plea signals end of trial." Oregonian , June 28: 1.

—. 1969. "Tests stall state trial of Brudos." Oregonian, June 6: 1.

Roby, Larry. 1969. "Parole agency explains eligibilty of Brudos." Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), July 2: 15.

—. 1969. "Judge discloses warrant details on Brudos." Capital Journal, June 6: 1.

Rule, Ann. 1983. Lust Killer. New York, NY: Random House.

Statesman Journal. 1969. "Brudos home alleged site of 2 slayings." Staesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 18: 1.

Wong, James. 1969. "Somebody probably saw Linda Salee's killer--but will the person speak up?" Oregon Daily Journal , May 15: 5.

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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jerry-brudos-the-shoe-fetish-slayer-part-1-tVwI5csO Over the course of 1968 and well into 1969, several young women in Salem, Oregon went missing and would later turn up dead—all murdered and showing signs of having been tortured. Many of the cases bore certain similarities, but it wasn’t until investigators questioned the friends of one of the victims, Karen Sprinker, that they came to identify a suspect and eventually arrested thirty-year-old Jerome “Jerry” Brudos.

At first glance, there wasn’t much to the mild and unassuming Jerry Brudos; however, when investigators looked into his background, they discovered several arrests for theft, prowling, and sexual assault. And the more they learned about Brudos’ life, the more certain they became that he was the man they were looking for.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1969. "Fisherman's grim discovery started search for slayer." Albany Democrat-Herald, June 30: 21.

—. 1969. "Coed provided first lead in murder case." Oregonian, June 4: 11.

Capital Journal. 1969. "Salem student, 19, feared kidnaped." Capital Journal, March 29: 1.

Carbonell, Dan De. 2006. "36 years later, killer's death relieves victims' families." Statesman Journal (Salem Oregon), March 29: 2.

Leibman, Faith H. 1989. "Serial Murderers: Four Case Histories." Federal Probation 41-45.

Long, James. 1969. "Photo found in Brudos' home shows girl hanging by rope." Oregon Daily Journal, June 7: 1.

Morrison, Allen. 1969. "Brudos tells of attacks, killings." Oregon Statesman , June 28: 1.

—. 1969. "Indicted in death of Miss Sprinkler." Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 5: 1.

Olmos, Robert. 1969. "Crews widen river search for clues in girls murders." Oregonian , May 15: 19.

Oregon Journal. 1968. "2 teen-age girls missing." Oregon Daily Journal, February 6: J7.

Oregonian. 1968. "Help sought in search." Oregonian, December 23: 24.

—. 1969. "Office aide disappears ." Oregonian, April 26: 14.

Painter, John. 1969. "Sudden shift in plea signals end of trial." Oregonian , June 28: 1.

—. 1969. "Tests stall state trial of Brudos." Oregonian, June 6: 1.

Roby, Larry. 1969. "Parole agency explains eligibilty of Brudos." Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), July 2: 15.

—. 1969. "Judge discloses warrant details on Brudos." Capital Journal, June 6: 1.

Rule, Ann. 1983. Lust Killer. New York, NY: Random House.

Statesman Journal. 1969. "Brudos home alleged site of 2 slayings." Staesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 18: 1.

Wong, James. 1969. "Somebody probably saw Linda Salee's killer--but will the person speak up?" Oregon Daily Journal , May 15: 5.

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]]> Jerry Brudos: The Shoe Fetish Slayer (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:29:44 Over the course of 1968 and well into 1969, several young women in Salem, Oregon went missing and would later turn up dead—all murdered and showing signs of having been tortured. Many of the cases bore certain similarities, but it wasn’t until investigators questioned the friends of one of the victims, Karen Sprinker, that they came to identify a suspect and eventually arrested thirty-year-old Jerome “Jerry” Brudos. At first glance, there wasn’t much to the mild and unassuming Jerry Brudos; however, when investigators looked into his background, they discovered several arrests for theft, prowling, and sexual assault. And the more they learned about Brudos’ life, the more certain they became that he was the man they were looking for. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1969. "Fisherman's grim discovery started search for slayer." Albany Democrat-Herald, June 30: 21. —. 1969. "Coed provided first lead in murder case." Oregonian, June 4: 11. Capital Journal. 1969. "Salem student, 19, feared kidnaped." Capital Journal, March 29: 1. Carbonell, Dan De. 2006. "36 years later, killer's death relieves victims' families." Statesman Journal (Salem Oregon), March 29: 2. Leibman, Faith H. 1989. "Serial Murderers: Four Case Histories." Federal Probation 41-45. Long, James. 1969. "Photo found in Brudos' home shows girl hanging by rope." Oregon Daily Journal, June 7: 1. Morrison, Allen. 1969. "Brudos tells of attacks, killings." Oregon Statesman , June 28: 1. —. 1969. "Indicted in death of Miss Sprinkler." Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 5: 1. Olmos, Robert. 1969. "Crews widen river search for clues in girls murders." Oregonian , May 15: 19. Oregon Journal. 1968. "2 teen-age girls missing." Oregon Daily Journal, February 6: J7. Oregonian. 1968. "Help sought in search." Oregonian, December 23: 24. —. 1969. "Office aide disappears ." Oregonian, April 26: 14. Painter, John. 1969. "Sudden shift in plea signals end of trial." Oregonian , June 28: 1. —. 1969. "Tests stall state trial of Brudos." Oregonian, June 6: 1. Roby, Larry. 1969. "Parole agency explains eligibilty of Brudos." Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), July 2: 15. —. 1969. "Judge discloses warrant details on Brudos." Capital Journal, June 6: 1. Rule, Ann. 1983. Lust Killer. New York, NY: Random House. Statesman Journal. 1969. "Brudos home alleged site of 2 slayings." Staesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 18: 1. Wong, James. 1969. "Somebody probably saw Linda Salee's killer--but will the person speak up?" Oregon Daily Journal , May 15: 5. Over the course of 1968 and well into 1969, several young women in Salem, Oregon went missing and would later turn up dead—all murdered and showing signs of having been tortured. Many of the cases bore certain similarities, but it wasn’t until investigators questioned the friends of one of the victims, Karen Sprinker, that they came to identify a suspect and eventually arrested thirty-year-old Jerome “Jerry” Brudos. At first glance, there wasn’t much to the mild and unassuming Jerry Brudos; however, when investigators looked into his background, they discovered several arrests for theft, prowling, and sexual assault. And the more they learned about Brudos’ life, the more certain they became that he was the man they were looking for. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Associated Press. 1969. "Fisherman's grim discovery started search for slayer." Albany Democrat-Herald, June 30: 21. —. 1969. "Coed provided first lead in murder case." Oregonian, June 4: 11. Capital Journal. 1969. "Salem student, 19, feared kidnaped." Capital Journal, March 29: 1. Carbonell, Dan De. 2006. "36 years later, killer's death relieves victims' families." Statesman Journal (Salem Oregon), March 29: 2. Leibman, Faith H. 1989. "Serial Murderers: Four Case Histories." Federal Probation 41-45. Long, James. 1969. "Photo found in Brudos' home shows girl hanging by rope." Oregon Daily Journal, June 7: 1. Morrison, Allen. 1969. "Brudos tells of attacks, killings." Oregon Statesman , June 28: 1. —. 1969. "Indicted in death of Miss Sprinkler." Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 5: 1. Olmos, Robert. 1969. "Crews widen river search for clues in girls murders." Oregonian , May 15: 19. Oregon Journal. 1968. "2 teen-age girls missing." Oregon Daily Journal, February 6: J7. Oregonian. 1968. "Help sought in search." Oregonian, December 23: 24. —. 1969. "Office aide disappears ." Oregonian, April 26: 14. Painter, John. 1969. "Sudden shift in plea signals end of trial." Oregonian , June 28: 1. —. 1969. "Tests stall state trial of Brudos." Oregonian, June 6: 1. Roby, Larry. 1969. "Parole agency explains eligibilty of Brudos." Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), July 2: 15. —. 1969. "Judge discloses warrant details on Brudos." Capital Journal, June 6: 1. Rule, Ann. 1983. Lust Killer. New York, NY: Random House. Statesman Journal. 1969. "Brudos home alleged site of 2 slayings." Staesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 18: 1. Wong, James. 1969. "Somebody probably saw Linda Salee's killer--but will the person speak up?" Oregon Daily Journal , May 15: 5. true crime true full 617 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PNzHhEnuQh1gHp0HGq6KU2jH6cSDs4K5aHs__wIqTvg Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life Vol.3 With Special Guest Bridget Marquardt from 'Ghost Bunny' Just because October is over doesn't mean that Spooky Season needs to end!! Today, our friend Bridget Marquardt drops by to tell us about her NEW PODCAST-- "Ghost Bunny" available everywhere you find podcasts, NOW!

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]]> Thu, 7 Nov 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-games-that-will-ruin-your-actual-life-vol-3-with-special-guest-bridget-marquardt-from-ghost-bunny-701AJuRu Just because October is over doesn't mean that Spooky Season needs to end!! Today, our friend Bridget Marquardt drops by to tell us about her NEW PODCAST-- "Ghost Bunny" available everywhere you find podcasts, NOW!

On today's show Bridget shares spine tingling ghostly encounters she had, and Ash & Alaina talk about ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING games that none of US would want to play... like ever!

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]]> Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life Vol.3 With Special Guest Bridget Marquardt from 'Ghost Bunny' Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:23:33 Just because October is over doesn't mean that Spooky Season needs to end!! Today, our friend Bridget Marquardt drops by to tell us about her NEW PODCAST-- "Ghost Bunny" available everywhere you find podcasts, NOW! On today's show Bridget shares spine tingling ghostly encounters she had, and Ash & Alaina talk about ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING games that none of US would want to play... like ever! For more games, check out 'Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark' by Lucia Peters! Just because October is over doesn't mean that Spooky Season needs to end!! Today, our friend Bridget Marquardt drops by to tell us about her NEW PODCAST-- "Ghost Bunny" available everywhere you find podcasts, NOW! On today's show Bridget shares spine tingling ghostly encounters she had, and Ash & Alaina talk about ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING games that none of US would want to play... like ever! For more games, check out 'Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark' by Lucia Peters! true crime true full 616 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/gOAv1YHIDewKzi2_cC21pMUhtn2Q_oNt17kNRIhvFqw Vampire Talk with Doug Jones Weirdos! Are you ready to talk about Vampires? Today we are joined by the ICONIC actor Doug Jones, the nicest monster in Hollywood! He has played everyone from Billy Butcherson in the Hocus Pocus films, the Fawn & the Pale Man in Pan’s Labyrinth, to the Amphibian Man in the Academy Award winning film The Shape of Water, as well as the titular role in David Lee Fisher’s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror available NOW on AppleTV, Amazon Prime, and other purchasing platforms! We ask him about his experience playing the hilarious Baron Afanas on What We Do in the Shadows which entered its final season on October 21st on FX! Ash tops off the episode telling us about a vampire legend from Poland. It has goat throwing! It has pacts with the devil! It has supernatural halitosis! It is the vampire story that keeps giving, hopefully, with the aid of our friend Dougie, will come to a theater near you at some point in the future!

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]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/vampire-talk-with-doug-jones-3b0hV2N_ Weirdos! Are you ready to talk about Vampires? Today we are joined by the ICONIC actor Doug Jones, the nicest monster in Hollywood! He has played everyone from Billy Butcherson in the Hocus Pocus films, the Fawn & the Pale Man in Pan’s Labyrinth, to the Amphibian Man in the Academy Award winning film The Shape of Water, as well as the titular role in David Lee Fisher’s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror available NOW on AppleTV, Amazon Prime, and other purchasing platforms! We ask him about his experience playing the hilarious Baron Afanas on What We Do in the Shadows which entered its final season on October 21st on FX! Ash tops off the episode telling us about a vampire legend from Poland. It has goat throwing! It has pacts with the devil! It has supernatural halitosis! It is the vampire story that keeps giving, hopefully, with the aid of our friend Dougie, will come to a theater near you at some point in the future!

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]]> Vampire Talk with Doug Jones Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:51:31 Weirdos! Are you ready to talk about Vampires? Today we are joined by the ICONIC actor Doug Jones, the nicest monster in Hollywood! He has played everyone from Billy Butcherson in the Hocus Pocus films, the Fawn & the Pale Man in Pan’s Labyrinth, to the Amphibian Man in the Academy Award winning film The Shape of Water, as well as the titular role in David Lee Fisher’s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror available NOW on AppleTV, Amazon Prime, and other purchasing platforms! We ask him about his experience playing the hilarious Baron Afanas on What We Do in the Shadows which entered its final season on October 21st on FX! Ash tops off the episode telling us about a vampire legend from Poland. It has goat throwing! It has pacts with the devil! It has supernatural halitosis! It is the vampire story that keeps giving, hopefully, with the aid of our friend Dougie, will come to a theater near you at some point in the future!  Looking for the Full story of Cuntius?? Visit https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/An_Antidote_Against_Atheism/Book_III/Chapter_IX Weirdos! Are you ready to talk about Vampires? Today we are joined by the ICONIC actor Doug Jones, the nicest monster in Hollywood! He has played everyone from Billy Butcherson in the Hocus Pocus films, the Fawn & the Pale Man in Pan’s Labyrinth, to the Amphibian Man in the Academy Award winning film The Shape of Water, as well as the titular role in David Lee Fisher’s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror available NOW on AppleTV, Amazon Prime, and other purchasing platforms! We ask him about his experience playing the hilarious Baron Afanas on What We Do in the Shadows which entered its final season on October 21st on FX! Ash tops off the episode telling us about a vampire legend from Poland. It has goat throwing! It has pacts with the devil! It has supernatural halitosis! It is the vampire story that keeps giving, hopefully, with the aid of our friend Dougie, will come to a theater near you at some point in the future!  Looking for the Full story of Cuntius?? Visit https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/An_Antidote_Against_Atheism/Book_III/Chapter_IX true crime true full 615 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0oSGpBSZkYmtKnQsBjIHnU4l3KmbMuCJm2iE9RXQvaQ Listener Tales 91: HALLOWEEN Edition! Weirdos! It's *ACTUALLY* Halloween!!! Join us for a fresh batch of tales brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!

Today we have shadow men throwing ass, ghostly exes, sinister DIY masks, annoying kids scaring young treat or treaters, and Big Wave bringing it all home for you! AND as a special treat! Check out the VIDEO from this episode available on ALL platforms on 10/31/24!

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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-91-halloween-edition-U6tE6F_o Weirdos! It's *ACTUALLY* Halloween!!! Join us for a fresh batch of tales brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!

Today we have shadow men throwing ass, ghostly exes, sinister DIY masks, annoying kids scaring young treat or treaters, and Big Wave bringing it all home for you! AND as a special treat! Check out the VIDEO from this episode available on ALL platforms on 10/31/24!

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]]> Listener Tales 91: HALLOWEEN Edition! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:09 Weirdos! It's *ACTUALLY* Halloween!!! Join us for a fresh batch of tales brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we have shadow men throwing ass, ghostly exes, sinister DIY masks, annoying kids scaring young treat or treaters, and Big Wave bringing it all home for you! AND as a special treat! Check out the VIDEO from this episode available on ALL platforms on 10/31/24! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Weirdos! It's *ACTUALLY* Halloween!!! Join us for a fresh batch of tales brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we have shadow men throwing ass, ghostly exes, sinister DIY masks, annoying kids scaring young treat or treaters, and Big Wave bringing it all home for you! AND as a special treat! Check out the VIDEO from this episode available on ALL platforms on 10/31/24! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime true full 614 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/R1ViySXyMM3xxP4bwzXrHy0K2yl2kPSKu16YVSex7Hs Latoya Ammons and the Demon house In January 2014, a strange article appeared in the Indianapolis Star about Latoya Ammons, an Indiana single mother of three who claimed that for more than a year, she and her children were besieged by demons in their rented home. Ammons claimed, among other things, that the house was constantly infested with black flies, the children were levitated from their beds, and her nine-year-son became possessed and walked up a wall backwards. And that was only the beginning; by the end of just one year in the house, the Ammons family claim they were terrorized by all manner of supernatural assaults, from ghostly apparitions to demonic entities.

Latoya Ammons’ story might well have gone unnoticed, had it not been for the surprising number of witnesses to the paranormal events, from family and friends to police officers and social workers. Still, Latoya was not without her critics or skeptics—some accused her of fabricating the story to get out of her lease, while others assumed she was simply delusional. Regardless of the explanation for the cause of the events, there’s no denying that Latoya Ammons story is one of the most terrifying paranormal experiences heard in decades.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Biddle, Kenny. 2018. Demon House Deconstructed. May 21. Accessed September 30, 2024. https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/demon-house-deconstructed/.

Dawn, Randee. 2024. Is 'The Deliverance' based on a true story? August 30. Accessed September 30, 2024. https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/the-deliverance-true-story-latoya-ammons-rcna167984.

Kwiatkowski, Marisa. 2014. "The exorcisms of Latoya Ammons." Indianapolis Star, January 26: A1.

Maginot, Mike. 2012. "Report seeking permission of bishop for exorcism." Indianapolis Star. May 21. Accessed September 27, 2024. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1005721-report-to-bishop.html.

Nickell, Joe. 2014. "The '200 demons' house: a skeptical demonologist's report." Skeptical Inquirer 20-24.

Washington, Valerie. 2012. Intake officer's report of preliminary inquiry and investigation. Intake report, Indianapolis, IN: Indiana Department of Children's Services.

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]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/latoya-ammons-and-the-demon-house-x6IjgSPj In January 2014, a strange article appeared in the Indianapolis Star about Latoya Ammons, an Indiana single mother of three who claimed that for more than a year, she and her children were besieged by demons in their rented home. Ammons claimed, among other things, that the house was constantly infested with black flies, the children were levitated from their beds, and her nine-year-son became possessed and walked up a wall backwards. And that was only the beginning; by the end of just one year in the house, the Ammons family claim they were terrorized by all manner of supernatural assaults, from ghostly apparitions to demonic entities.

Latoya Ammons’ story might well have gone unnoticed, had it not been for the surprising number of witnesses to the paranormal events, from family and friends to police officers and social workers. Still, Latoya was not without her critics or skeptics—some accused her of fabricating the story to get out of her lease, while others assumed she was simply delusional. Regardless of the explanation for the cause of the events, there’s no denying that Latoya Ammons story is one of the most terrifying paranormal experiences heard in decades.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Biddle, Kenny. 2018. Demon House Deconstructed. May 21. Accessed September 30, 2024. https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/demon-house-deconstructed/.

Dawn, Randee. 2024. Is 'The Deliverance' based on a true story? August 30. Accessed September 30, 2024. https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/the-deliverance-true-story-latoya-ammons-rcna167984.

Kwiatkowski, Marisa. 2014. "The exorcisms of Latoya Ammons." Indianapolis Star, January 26: A1.

Maginot, Mike. 2012. "Report seeking permission of bishop for exorcism." Indianapolis Star. May 21. Accessed September 27, 2024. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1005721-report-to-bishop.html.

Nickell, Joe. 2014. "The '200 demons' house: a skeptical demonologist's report." Skeptical Inquirer 20-24.

Washington, Valerie. 2012. Intake officer's report of preliminary inquiry and investigation. Intake report, Indianapolis, IN: Indiana Department of Children's Services.

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]]> Latoya Ammons and the Demon house Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:12 In January 2014, a strange article appeared in the Indianapolis Star about Latoya Ammons, an Indiana single mother of three who claimed that for more than a year, she and her children were besieged by demons in their rented home. Ammons claimed, among other things, that the house was constantly infested with black flies, the children were levitated from their beds, and her nine-year-son became possessed and walked up a wall backwards. And that was only the beginning; by the end of just one year in the house, the Ammons family claim they were terrorized by all manner of supernatural assaults, from ghostly apparitions to demonic entities.     Latoya Ammons’ story might well have gone unnoticed, had it not been for the surprising number of witnesses to the paranormal events, from family and friends to police officers and social workers. Still, Latoya was not without her critics or skeptics—some accused her of fabricating the story to get out of her lease, while others assumed she was simply delusional. Regardless of the explanation for the cause of the events, there’s no denying that Latoya Ammons story is one of the most terrifying paranormal experiences heard in decades. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Biddle, Kenny. 2018. Demon House Deconstructed. May 21. Accessed September 30, 2024. https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/demon-house-deconstructed/. Dawn, Randee. 2024. Is 'The Deliverance' based on a true story? August 30. Accessed September 30, 2024. https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/the-deliverance-true-story-latoya-ammons-rcna167984. Kwiatkowski, Marisa. 2014. "The exorcisms of Latoya Ammons." Indianapolis Star, January 26: A1. Maginot, Mike. 2012. "Report seeking permission of bishop for exorcism." Indianapolis Star. May 21. Accessed September 27, 2024. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1005721-report-to-bishop.html. Nickell, Joe. 2014. "The '200 demons' house: a skeptical demonologist's report." Skeptical Inquirer 20-24. Washington, Valerie. 2012. Intake officer's report of preliminary inquiry and investigation. Intake report, Indianapolis, IN: Indiana Department of Children's Services. In January 2014, a strange article appeared in the Indianapolis Star about Latoya Ammons, an Indiana single mother of three who claimed that for more than a year, she and her children were besieged by demons in their rented home. Ammons claimed, among other things, that the house was constantly infested with black flies, the children were levitated from their beds, and her nine-year-son became possessed and walked up a wall backwards. And that was only the beginning; by the end of just one year in the house, the Ammons family claim they were terrorized by all manner of supernatural assaults, from ghostly apparitions to demonic entities.     Latoya Ammons’ story might well have gone unnoticed, had it not been for the surprising number of witnesses to the paranormal events, from family and friends to police officers and social workers. Still, Latoya was not without her critics or skeptics—some accused her of fabricating the story to get out of her lease, while others assumed she was simply delusional. Regardless of the explanation for the cause of the events, there’s no denying that Latoya Ammons story is one of the most terrifying paranormal experiences heard in decades. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Biddle, Kenny. 2018. Demon House Deconstructed. May 21. Accessed September 30, 2024. https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/demon-house-deconstructed/. Dawn, Randee. 2024. Is 'The Deliverance' based on a true story? August 30. Accessed September 30, 2024. https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/the-deliverance-true-story-latoya-ammons-rcna167984. Kwiatkowski, Marisa. 2014. "The exorcisms of Latoya Ammons." Indianapolis Star, January 26: A1. Maginot, Mike. 2012. "Report seeking permission of bishop for exorcism." Indianapolis Star. May 21. Accessed September 27, 2024. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1005721-report-to-bishop.html. Nickell, Joe. 2014. "The '200 demons' house: a skeptical demonologist's report." Skeptical Inquirer 20-24. Washington, Valerie. 2012. Intake officer's report of preliminary inquiry and investigation. Intake report, Indianapolis, IN: Indiana Department of Children's Services. true crime true full 613 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bgkL_tnei5J8QZ7SSlUkdZARRHUhjaFJmUsicnvQ1Fs The House of Flying Objects: The Popper Poltergeist On the afternoon of February 9, 1958, a complaint was called into Long Island’s seventh police precinct regarding a series of “strange occurrences” taking place in the caller’s home. According to the caller, Lucille Herrmann, for nearly a week the caps and lids of bottles in the basement had been popping off inexplicably, while other bottles and containers were tipping over and spilling their contents for no obvious reason. Elsewhere in the house, items were flying off shelves without the aid of human hands, and toys were breaking without explanation. Not only were the disturbances destructive to the Herrmann’s home and property, but they were also psychologically upsetting, since they seemed to be happening on their own.

Lucille Herrmann’s call to the Seaford Police Department kicked off a two-month-long fascination with what many came to believe was genuine poltergeist activity in the Herrmann’s Long Island, NY home. What began as a simple call to the police for assistance quickly escalated into near daily media coverage and interest from a variety of paranormal investigators and skeptics, all determined to identify and explain the cause of the ostensibly supernatural occurrences in what became known as “the house of flying objects.”

The Herrmann’s case of poltergeist activity is considered by many to be the first modern investigation into poltergeist disturbances and would serve as the inspiration for Stephen Spielberg’s 1982 horror film, Poltergeist. Despite the considerable attention, however, the case remains unexplained to this day.

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References

Allen, Tom. 1958. "A haunted house is not a home." Daily News (New York, NY), March 9: 30.

Aronson, Harvey. 1958. "Expert sees no hoax in bottle-popping." Newsday, March 7: 3.

Associated Press. 1958. "Bottles--all kind--flip their tops." Democrat and Chronicle , February 11: 1.

—. 1958. "Bottle tops rout pop." Elmira Star-Gazette, February 23: 1.

—. 1958. "Bottles pop, Davy falls for angel." Press and Sun-Bulletin, February 17: 11.

Dorman, Michael. 1987. "Ghost stories." Newsday, October 25: 9.

Elmira Advertiser. 1958. "Herrmanns' house quiet." Elmira Advertiser, March 27: 4.

Kahn, Dave. 1958. "Bottle-popping force shakes our reporter." Newsday, February 24: 3.

—. 1958. "Bottle-popping report points to Jimmy." Newsday, May 15: 5.

—. 1958. "Experts are working, bottle-pop force isn't." Newsday, February 27: 4.

—. 1958. "Flying figurines drive family out of Seaford home." Newsday, February 22: 5.

—. 1958. "Has the LI bottle-popping force popped its last." Newsday, March 17: 7.

—. 1958. "Jimmy a bottle-popper? No, sasy father." Newsday, February 28: 5.

—. 1958. "Our bottle-proper's decision: he's baffled." Newsday, February 25: 5.

—. 1958. "'Spirit' gets rough, starts hurling things." Newsday, February 21: 5.

—. 1958. "Two more bottles blow tops at LI house." Newsday, February 12: 4.

Newsday. 1958. "All's quiet on the bottle front." Newsday, March 3: 5.

—. 1958. "Clues remnmain cold in bottle mystery, but bottles get hot." Newsday, February 17: 5.

—. 1958. "Expert ponders bottle popping." Newsday, February 15: 10.

—. 1958. "Look out! Things are popping again." Newsday, March 4: 5.

Nickell, Joe. 2012. The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Buffalo, NY: Prometheus Books.

Roll, William G. 1976. The Poltergeist. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.

United Press. 1958. "Boy likely was spook, says expert." Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY), May 15: 25.

Ziaman, Ronald. 1958. "Teen interviews." Brooklyn Daily, June 26: 14.

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]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-house-of-flying-objects-the-popper-poltergeist-zv4n4F2A On the afternoon of February 9, 1958, a complaint was called into Long Island’s seventh police precinct regarding a series of “strange occurrences” taking place in the caller’s home. According to the caller, Lucille Herrmann, for nearly a week the caps and lids of bottles in the basement had been popping off inexplicably, while other bottles and containers were tipping over and spilling their contents for no obvious reason. Elsewhere in the house, items were flying off shelves without the aid of human hands, and toys were breaking without explanation. Not only were the disturbances destructive to the Herrmann’s home and property, but they were also psychologically upsetting, since they seemed to be happening on their own.

Lucille Herrmann’s call to the Seaford Police Department kicked off a two-month-long fascination with what many came to believe was genuine poltergeist activity in the Herrmann’s Long Island, NY home. What began as a simple call to the police for assistance quickly escalated into near daily media coverage and interest from a variety of paranormal investigators and skeptics, all determined to identify and explain the cause of the ostensibly supernatural occurrences in what became known as “the house of flying objects.”

The Herrmann’s case of poltergeist activity is considered by many to be the first modern investigation into poltergeist disturbances and would serve as the inspiration for Stephen Spielberg’s 1982 horror film, Poltergeist. Despite the considerable attention, however, the case remains unexplained to this day.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

References

Allen, Tom. 1958. "A haunted house is not a home." Daily News (New York, NY), March 9: 30.

Aronson, Harvey. 1958. "Expert sees no hoax in bottle-popping." Newsday, March 7: 3.

Associated Press. 1958. "Bottles--all kind--flip their tops." Democrat and Chronicle , February 11: 1.

—. 1958. "Bottle tops rout pop." Elmira Star-Gazette, February 23: 1.

—. 1958. "Bottles pop, Davy falls for angel." Press and Sun-Bulletin, February 17: 11.

Dorman, Michael. 1987. "Ghost stories." Newsday, October 25: 9.

Elmira Advertiser. 1958. "Herrmanns' house quiet." Elmira Advertiser, March 27: 4.

Kahn, Dave. 1958. "Bottle-popping force shakes our reporter." Newsday, February 24: 3.

—. 1958. "Bottle-popping report points to Jimmy." Newsday, May 15: 5.

—. 1958. "Experts are working, bottle-pop force isn't." Newsday, February 27: 4.

—. 1958. "Flying figurines drive family out of Seaford home." Newsday, February 22: 5.

—. 1958. "Has the LI bottle-popping force popped its last." Newsday, March 17: 7.

—. 1958. "Jimmy a bottle-popper? No, sasy father." Newsday, February 28: 5.

—. 1958. "Our bottle-proper's decision: he's baffled." Newsday, February 25: 5.

—. 1958. "'Spirit' gets rough, starts hurling things." Newsday, February 21: 5.

—. 1958. "Two more bottles blow tops at LI house." Newsday, February 12: 4.

Newsday. 1958. "All's quiet on the bottle front." Newsday, March 3: 5.

—. 1958. "Clues remnmain cold in bottle mystery, but bottles get hot." Newsday, February 17: 5.

—. 1958. "Expert ponders bottle popping." Newsday, February 15: 10.

—. 1958. "Look out! Things are popping again." Newsday, March 4: 5.

Nickell, Joe. 2012. The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Buffalo, NY: Prometheus Books.

Roll, William G. 1976. The Poltergeist. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.

United Press. 1958. "Boy likely was spook, says expert." Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY), May 15: 25.

Ziaman, Ronald. 1958. "Teen interviews." Brooklyn Daily, June 26: 14.

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]]> The House of Flying Objects: The Popper Poltergeist Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:19 On the afternoon of February 9, 1958, a complaint was called into Long Island’s seventh police precinct regarding a series of “strange occurrences” taking place in the caller’s home. According to the caller, Lucille Herrmann, for nearly a week the caps and lids of bottles in the basement had been popping off inexplicably, while other bottles and containers were tipping over and spilling their contents for no obvious reason. Elsewhere in the house, items were flying off shelves without the aid of human hands, and toys were breaking without explanation. Not only were the disturbances destructive to the Herrmann’s home and property, but they were also psychologically upsetting, since they seemed to be happening on their own. Lucille Herrmann’s call to the Seaford Police Department kicked off a two-month-long fascination with what many came to believe was genuine poltergeist activity in the Herrmann’s Long Island, NY home. What began as a simple call to the police for assistance quickly escalated into near daily media coverage and interest from a variety of paranormal investigators and skeptics, all determined to identify and explain the cause of the ostensibly supernatural occurrences in what became known as “the house of flying objects.” The Herrmann’s case of poltergeist activity is considered by many to be the first modern investigation into poltergeist disturbances and would serve as the inspiration for Stephen Spielberg’s 1982 horror film, Poltergeist. Despite the considerable attention, however, the case remains unexplained to this day. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Allen, Tom. 1958. "A haunted house is not a home." Daily News (New York, NY), March 9: 30. Aronson, Harvey. 1958. "Expert sees no hoax in bottle-popping." Newsday, March 7: 3. Associated Press. 1958. "Bottles--all kind--flip their tops." Democrat and Chronicle , February 11: 1. —. 1958. "Bottle tops rout pop." Elmira Star-Gazette, February 23: 1. —. 1958. "Bottles pop, Davy falls for angel." Press and Sun-Bulletin, February 17: 11. Dorman, Michael. 1987. "Ghost stories." Newsday, October 25: 9. Elmira Advertiser. 1958. "Herrmanns' house quiet." Elmira Advertiser, March 27: 4. Kahn, Dave. 1958. "Bottle-popping force shakes our reporter." Newsday, February 24: 3. —. 1958. "Bottle-popping report points to Jimmy." Newsday, May 15: 5. —. 1958. "Experts are working, bottle-pop force isn't." Newsday, February 27: 4. —. 1958. "Flying figurines drive family out of Seaford home." Newsday, February 22: 5. —. 1958. "Has the LI bottle-popping force popped its last." Newsday, March 17: 7. —. 1958. "Jimmy a bottle-popper? No, sasy father." Newsday, February 28: 5. —. 1958. "Our bottle-proper's decision: he's baffled." Newsday, February 25: 5. —. 1958. "'Spirit' gets rough, starts hurling things." Newsday, February 21: 5. —. 1958. "Two more bottles blow tops at LI house." Newsday, February 12: 4. Newsday. 1958. "All's quiet on the bottle front." Newsday, March 3: 5. —. 1958. "Clues remnmain cold in bottle mystery, but bottles get hot." Newsday, February 17: 5. —. 1958. "Expert ponders bottle popping." Newsday, February 15: 10. —. 1958. "Look out! Things are popping again." Newsday, March 4: 5. Nickell, Joe. 2012. The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Buffalo, NY: Prometheus Books. Roll, William G. 1976. The Poltergeist. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. United Press. 1958. "Boy likely was spook, says expert." Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY), May 15: 25. Ziaman, Ronald. 1958. "Teen interviews." Brooklyn Daily, June 26: 14. On the afternoon of February 9, 1958, a complaint was called into Long Island’s seventh police precinct regarding a series of “strange occurrences” taking place in the caller’s home. According to the caller, Lucille Herrmann, for nearly a week the caps and lids of bottles in the basement had been popping off inexplicably, while other bottles and containers were tipping over and spilling their contents for no obvious reason. Elsewhere in the house, items were flying off shelves without the aid of human hands, and toys were breaking without explanation. Not only were the disturbances destructive to the Herrmann’s home and property, but they were also psychologically upsetting, since they seemed to be happening on their own. Lucille Herrmann’s call to the Seaford Police Department kicked off a two-month-long fascination with what many came to believe was genuine poltergeist activity in the Herrmann’s Long Island, NY home. What began as a simple call to the police for assistance quickly escalated into near daily media coverage and interest from a variety of paranormal investigators and skeptics, all determined to identify and explain the cause of the ostensibly supernatural occurrences in what became known as “the house of flying objects.” The Herrmann’s case of poltergeist activity is considered by many to be the first modern investigation into poltergeist disturbances and would serve as the inspiration for Stephen Spielberg’s 1982 horror film, Poltergeist. Despite the considerable attention, however, the case remains unexplained to this day. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Allen, Tom. 1958. "A haunted house is not a home." Daily News (New York, NY), March 9: 30. Aronson, Harvey. 1958. "Expert sees no hoax in bottle-popping." Newsday, March 7: 3. Associated Press. 1958. "Bottles--all kind--flip their tops." Democrat and Chronicle , February 11: 1. —. 1958. "Bottle tops rout pop." Elmira Star-Gazette, February 23: 1. —. 1958. "Bottles pop, Davy falls for angel." Press and Sun-Bulletin, February 17: 11. Dorman, Michael. 1987. "Ghost stories." Newsday, October 25: 9. Elmira Advertiser. 1958. "Herrmanns' house quiet." Elmira Advertiser, March 27: 4. Kahn, Dave. 1958. "Bottle-popping force shakes our reporter." Newsday, February 24: 3. —. 1958. "Bottle-popping report points to Jimmy." Newsday, May 15: 5. —. 1958. "Experts are working, bottle-pop force isn't." Newsday, February 27: 4. —. 1958. "Flying figurines drive family out of Seaford home." Newsday, February 22: 5. —. 1958. "Has the LI bottle-popping force popped its last." Newsday, March 17: 7. —. 1958. "Jimmy a bottle-popper? No, sasy father." Newsday, February 28: 5. —. 1958. "Our bottle-proper's decision: he's baffled." Newsday, February 25: 5. —. 1958. "'Spirit' gets rough, starts hurling things." Newsday, February 21: 5. —. 1958. "Two more bottles blow tops at LI house." Newsday, February 12: 4. Newsday. 1958. "All's quiet on the bottle front." Newsday, March 3: 5. —. 1958. "Clues remnmain cold in bottle mystery, but bottles get hot." Newsday, February 17: 5. —. 1958. "Expert ponders bottle popping." Newsday, February 15: 10. —. 1958. "Look out! Things are popping again." Newsday, March 4: 5. Nickell, Joe. 2012. The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Buffalo, NY: Prometheus Books. Roll, William G. 1976. The Poltergeist. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. United Press. 1958. "Boy likely was spook, says expert." Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY), May 15: 25. Ziaman, Ronald. 1958. "Teen interviews." Brooklyn Daily, June 26: 14. true crime true full 612 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qBb4Veds0cUODOp328qFlcaY0uAVbQYGQ1EAxgLh47w Preston Murr and the Boise Murder Mansion In the early hours of June 30, 1987, Boise resident Clinton Sparks was awoken by someone pounding frantically on his storm door. A moment later, Sparks heard a loud scream in the distance, and he went inside to call 911.

Although he didn’t know it at the time, what Clinton Sparks heard was the last desperate cry of twenty-one-year-old Preston Murr, Two of Murr’s associates, Daniel Rodgers and Daron Cox, were arrested and tried and convicted for the murder.

The trial and conviction should have been where the story ended, but for the house on Linden Street where the murder occurred, it was only the beginning. Since Murr’s tragic death more than thirty-five years ago, the house has become a source of local legends, with claims ranging from the appearance of ghostly apparitions to blood inexplicably dripping down the walls. As a result, Boise’s “Murder Mansion” has become known as one of the most haunted houses in America.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!!

References

Ensunsa, David. 1987. "Boisean held on drug charges has prison record." Idaho Statesman , July 2: 1.

—. 1987. "Murder suspect cared for foster teens." Idaho Statesman, July 8: 1.

—. 1987. "Sister says Rodgers, slaying victim fought over drugs, money." Idaho Statesman, July 8: 1.

Fiorentino, Alyssa. 2022. The True Story of the Boise Murder House Is Straight Out of a Horror Movie.September 7. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a41059891/boise-murder-house/.

Heart, Michelle. 2021. 7 chillding and real stories from Boise's infamous murder house. September 15. Accessed September 06, 2024. https://liteonline.com/7-chilling-and-real-stories-from-boises-infamous-murder-house/.

—. 2024. Dare to enter? Boise's fascinating Murder House will open for public tours soon. May 23. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://liteonline.com/murder-house-tours/.

—. 2017. Nightmare on my street: Boise's Murder House. October 5. Accessed September 5, 2024. https://liteonline.com/nightmare-on-my-street-boises-murder-house-video-2/.

Idaho Statesman. 1988. "Fingerprints tied to murder victim." Idaho Statesman, March 10: 7.

KBOI News. 2012. The Murder House: Is site of decades-old murder haunted? June 27. Accessed September 6, 2024. https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/nation-world/the-murder-house-is-site-of-decades-old-murder-haunted-11-17-2015.

Lamay, Colleen. 1988. "Court told gun bore Rodgers' prints." Idaho Statesman, March 15: 10.

McFarland, Kelsey. 2016. Murder house: Is site of decades old crime scene haunted. October 27. Accessed September 6, 2024. https://idahonews.com/news/local/murder-house-is-site-of-decades-old-crime-scene-haunted.

Peterson, Anne, and Julie Stutts. 1987. "Police discover blood on street in southeast Boise." Idaho Statesman, July 1: 26.

Pewitt, Jana. 1988. "Deal frees Cox of murder charge." Idaho Statesman, March 22: 13.

—. 1988. "Nampa man says he found body parts." Idaho Statesman, March 11: 19.

—. 1987. "Police: disposal of body recounted." Idaho Statesman, September 5: 15.

—. 1988. "Rodgers' lawyer asks for mistrial." Idaho Statesman, March 8: 7.

—. 1988. "Rodgers says blood sickens him." Idaho Statesman, March 18: 21.

—. 1987. "Screams prompted call to police." Idaho Statesman, September 4: 9.

—. 1988. "Crime lab expert testifies bullet in skull belonged to Rodgers' gun." Idahome Statesman, March 17: 19.

Romine, Dannye. 1989. "She led two lives." Parade Magazine, June 25: 4-6.

State of Idaho v. Daniel Rodgers. 1990. 17785 (Court of Appeals of Idaho, November 13).

Stutts, Julie. 1987. "Ada to suspend 2 dispatchers over call." Idaho Statesman, July 16: 1.

Stutts, Julie, and Jana Pewitt. 1988. "Verdict: Rodgers guilty of murder, dismemberment ." Idaho Statesman, March 19: 1.

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]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/preston-murr-and-the-boise-murder-mansion-gqxTEOAN In the early hours of June 30, 1987, Boise resident Clinton Sparks was awoken by someone pounding frantically on his storm door. A moment later, Sparks heard a loud scream in the distance, and he went inside to call 911.

Although he didn’t know it at the time, what Clinton Sparks heard was the last desperate cry of twenty-one-year-old Preston Murr, Two of Murr’s associates, Daniel Rodgers and Daron Cox, were arrested and tried and convicted for the murder.

The trial and conviction should have been where the story ended, but for the house on Linden Street where the murder occurred, it was only the beginning. Since Murr’s tragic death more than thirty-five years ago, the house has become a source of local legends, with claims ranging from the appearance of ghostly apparitions to blood inexplicably dripping down the walls. As a result, Boise’s “Murder Mansion” has become known as one of the most haunted houses in America.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!!

References

Ensunsa, David. 1987. "Boisean held on drug charges has prison record." Idaho Statesman , July 2: 1.

—. 1987. "Murder suspect cared for foster teens." Idaho Statesman, July 8: 1.

—. 1987. "Sister says Rodgers, slaying victim fought over drugs, money." Idaho Statesman, July 8: 1.

Fiorentino, Alyssa. 2022. The True Story of the Boise Murder House Is Straight Out of a Horror Movie.September 7. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a41059891/boise-murder-house/.

Heart, Michelle. 2021. 7 chillding and real stories from Boise's infamous murder house. September 15. Accessed September 06, 2024. https://liteonline.com/7-chilling-and-real-stories-from-boises-infamous-murder-house/.

—. 2024. Dare to enter? Boise's fascinating Murder House will open for public tours soon. May 23. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://liteonline.com/murder-house-tours/.

—. 2017. Nightmare on my street: Boise's Murder House. October 5. Accessed September 5, 2024. https://liteonline.com/nightmare-on-my-street-boises-murder-house-video-2/.

Idaho Statesman. 1988. "Fingerprints tied to murder victim." Idaho Statesman, March 10: 7.

KBOI News. 2012. The Murder House: Is site of decades-old murder haunted? June 27. Accessed September 6, 2024. https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/nation-world/the-murder-house-is-site-of-decades-old-murder-haunted-11-17-2015.

Lamay, Colleen. 1988. "Court told gun bore Rodgers' prints." Idaho Statesman, March 15: 10.

McFarland, Kelsey. 2016. Murder house: Is site of decades old crime scene haunted. October 27. Accessed September 6, 2024. https://idahonews.com/news/local/murder-house-is-site-of-decades-old-crime-scene-haunted.

Peterson, Anne, and Julie Stutts. 1987. "Police discover blood on street in southeast Boise." Idaho Statesman, July 1: 26.

Pewitt, Jana. 1988. "Deal frees Cox of murder charge." Idaho Statesman, March 22: 13.

—. 1988. "Nampa man says he found body parts." Idaho Statesman, March 11: 19.

—. 1987. "Police: disposal of body recounted." Idaho Statesman, September 5: 15.

—. 1988. "Rodgers' lawyer asks for mistrial." Idaho Statesman, March 8: 7.

—. 1988. "Rodgers says blood sickens him." Idaho Statesman, March 18: 21.

—. 1987. "Screams prompted call to police." Idaho Statesman, September 4: 9.

—. 1988. "Crime lab expert testifies bullet in skull belonged to Rodgers' gun." Idahome Statesman, March 17: 19.

Romine, Dannye. 1989. "She led two lives." Parade Magazine, June 25: 4-6.

State of Idaho v. Daniel Rodgers. 1990. 17785 (Court of Appeals of Idaho, November 13).

Stutts, Julie. 1987. "Ada to suspend 2 dispatchers over call." Idaho Statesman, July 16: 1.

Stutts, Julie, and Jana Pewitt. 1988. "Verdict: Rodgers guilty of murder, dismemberment ." Idaho Statesman, March 19: 1.

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]]> Preston Murr and the Boise Murder Mansion Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:41 In the early hours of June 30, 1987, Boise resident Clinton Sparks was awoken by someone pounding frantically on his storm door. A moment later, Sparks heard a loud scream in the distance, and he went inside to call 911. Although he didn’t know it at the time, what Clinton Sparks heard was the last desperate cry of twenty-one-year-old Preston Murr, Two of Murr’s associates, Daniel Rodgers and Daron Cox, were arrested and tried and convicted for the murder. The trial and conviction should have been where the story ended, but for the house on Linden Street where the murder occurred, it was only the beginning. Since Murr’s tragic death more than thirty-five years ago, the house has become a source of local legends, with claims ranging from the appearance of ghostly apparitions to blood inexplicably dripping down the walls. As a result, Boise’s “Murder Mansion” has become known as one of the most haunted houses in America. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!! References Ensunsa, David. 1987. "Boisean held on drug charges has prison record." Idaho Statesman , July 2: 1. —. 1987. "Murder suspect cared for foster teens." Idaho Statesman, July 8: 1. —. 1987. "Sister says Rodgers, slaying victim fought over drugs, money." Idaho Statesman, July 8: 1. Fiorentino, Alyssa. 2022. The True Story of the Boise Murder House Is Straight Out of a Horror Movie.September 7. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a41059891/boise-murder-house/. Heart, Michelle. 2021. 7 chillding and real stories from Boise's infamous murder house. September 15. Accessed September 06, 2024. https://liteonline.com/7-chilling-and-real-stories-from-boises-infamous-murder-house/. —. 2024. Dare to enter? Boise's fascinating Murder House will open for public tours soon. May 23. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://liteonline.com/murder-house-tours/. —. 2017. Nightmare on my street: Boise's Murder House. October 5. Accessed September 5, 2024. https://liteonline.com/nightmare-on-my-street-boises-murder-house-video-2/. Idaho Statesman. 1988. "Fingerprints tied to murder victim." Idaho Statesman, March 10: 7. KBOI News. 2012. The Murder House: Is site of decades-old murder haunted? June 27. Accessed September 6, 2024. https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/nation-world/the-murder-house-is-site-of-decades-old-murder-haunted-11-17-2015. Lamay, Colleen. 1988. "Court told gun bore Rodgers' prints." Idaho Statesman, March 15: 10. McFarland, Kelsey. 2016. Murder house: Is site of decades old crime scene haunted. October 27. Accessed September 6, 2024. https://idahonews.com/news/local/murder-house-is-site-of-decades-old-crime-scene-haunted. Peterson, Anne, and Julie Stutts. 1987. "Police discover blood on street in southeast Boise." Idaho Statesman, July 1: 26. Pewitt, Jana. 1988. "Deal frees Cox of murder charge." Idaho Statesman, March 22: 13. —. 1988. "Nampa man says he found body parts." Idaho Statesman, March 11: 19. —. 1987. "Police: disposal of body recounted." Idaho Statesman, September 5: 15. —. 1988. "Rodgers' lawyer asks for mistrial." Idaho Statesman, March 8: 7. —. 1988. "Rodgers says blood sickens him." Idaho Statesman, March 18: 21. —. 1987. "Screams prompted call to police." Idaho Statesman, September 4: 9. —. 1988. "Crime lab expert testifies bullet in skull belonged to Rodgers' gun." Idahome Statesman, March 17: 19. Romine, Dannye. 1989. "She led two lives." Parade Magazine, June 25: 4-6. State of Idaho v. Daniel Rodgers. 1990. 17785 (Court of Appeals of Idaho, November 13). Stutts, Julie. 1987. "Ada to suspend 2 dispatchers over call." Idaho Statesman, July 16: 1. Stutts, Julie, and Jana Pewitt. 1988. "Verdict: Rodgers guilty of murder, dismemberment ." Idaho Statesman, March 19: 1. In the early hours of June 30, 1987, Boise resident Clinton Sparks was awoken by someone pounding frantically on his storm door. A moment later, Sparks heard a loud scream in the distance, and he went inside to call 911. Although he didn’t know it at the time, what Clinton Sparks heard was the last desperate cry of twenty-one-year-old Preston Murr, Two of Murr’s associates, Daniel Rodgers and Daron Cox, were arrested and tried and convicted for the murder. The trial and conviction should have been where the story ended, but for the house on Linden Street where the murder occurred, it was only the beginning. Since Murr’s tragic death more than thirty-five years ago, the house has become a source of local legends, with claims ranging from the appearance of ghostly apparitions to blood inexplicably dripping down the walls. As a result, Boise’s “Murder Mansion” has become known as one of the most haunted houses in America. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!! References Ensunsa, David. 1987. "Boisean held on drug charges has prison record." Idaho Statesman , July 2: 1. —. 1987. "Murder suspect cared for foster teens." Idaho Statesman, July 8: 1. —. 1987. "Sister says Rodgers, slaying victim fought over drugs, money." Idaho Statesman, July 8: 1. Fiorentino, Alyssa. 2022. The True Story of the Boise Murder House Is Straight Out of a Horror Movie.September 7. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a41059891/boise-murder-house/. Heart, Michelle. 2021. 7 chillding and real stories from Boise's infamous murder house. September 15. Accessed September 06, 2024. https://liteonline.com/7-chilling-and-real-stories-from-boises-infamous-murder-house/. —. 2024. Dare to enter? Boise's fascinating Murder House will open for public tours soon. May 23. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://liteonline.com/murder-house-tours/. —. 2017. Nightmare on my street: Boise's Murder House. October 5. Accessed September 5, 2024. https://liteonline.com/nightmare-on-my-street-boises-murder-house-video-2/. Idaho Statesman. 1988. "Fingerprints tied to murder victim." Idaho Statesman, March 10: 7. KBOI News. 2012. The Murder House: Is site of decades-old murder haunted? June 27. Accessed September 6, 2024. https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/nation-world/the-murder-house-is-site-of-decades-old-murder-haunted-11-17-2015. Lamay, Colleen. 1988. "Court told gun bore Rodgers' prints." Idaho Statesman, March 15: 10. McFarland, Kelsey. 2016. Murder house: Is site of decades old crime scene haunted. October 27. Accessed September 6, 2024. https://idahonews.com/news/local/murder-house-is-site-of-decades-old-crime-scene-haunted. Peterson, Anne, and Julie Stutts. 1987. "Police discover blood on street in southeast Boise." Idaho Statesman, July 1: 26. Pewitt, Jana. 1988. "Deal frees Cox of murder charge." Idaho Statesman, March 22: 13. —. 1988. "Nampa man says he found body parts." Idaho Statesman, March 11: 19. —. 1987. "Police: disposal of body recounted." Idaho Statesman, September 5: 15. —. 1988. "Rodgers' lawyer asks for mistrial." Idaho Statesman, March 8: 7. —. 1988. "Rodgers says blood sickens him." Idaho Statesman, March 18: 21. —. 1987. "Screams prompted call to police." Idaho Statesman, September 4: 9. —. 1988. "Crime lab expert testifies bullet in skull belonged to Rodgers' gun." Idahome Statesman, March 17: 19. Romine, Dannye. 1989. "She led two lives." Parade Magazine, June 25: 4-6. State of Idaho v. Daniel Rodgers. 1990. 17785 (Court of Appeals of Idaho, November 13). Stutts, Julie. 1987. "Ada to suspend 2 dispatchers over call." Idaho Statesman, July 16: 1. Stutts, Julie, and Jana Pewitt. 1988. "Verdict: Rodgers guilty of murder, dismemberment ." Idaho Statesman, March 19: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 611 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AiCOMifT9R3vGwmrLBDA7iRtFJGtzgsq0RyVkUVJWYQ The Amityville Horror Conspiracy On December 18, 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved their family into their new house on Ocean Avenue in Amityville, NY, where, just one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo Jr. had murdered all six members of his family. Twenty-eight days later, the Lutz family fled the home, leaving behind all their belongings and vowing never to return again. According to the Lutzes, their time in the house on Ocean Avenue was a nightmare of psychic attacks and demonic activity that put them in fear for their lives.

The supposed experience of the Lutz family served as the basis for the iconic haunted house story, The Amityville Horror, and the countless films adapted from or inspired by the original novel. However, unlike most other stories of paranormal experiences, The Amityville Horror became a phenomenon that influenced everything from Ronald DeFeo’s criminal defense to the American public’s belief in the supernatural. Yet for all their talk of it being a genuine story of demonic activity, in the years since the publication of The Amityville Horror, a large body of evidence from skeptical evaluations to court records and interview transcripts suggest that America’s most notorious haunted house might not have been quite so haunted after all.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!!

References

Ansen, Jay. 1978. The Amityville Horror. New York, NY: Bantam Books.

Bartholomew, Robert, and Joe Nickell. 2016. "The Amityville Hoax at 40." Skeptic Magazine 8-12.

Carter, A.J. 1976. "DeFeo house: legal twist." Newsday, February 17: 3.

Drehsler, Alex, and Jim Scovel. 1977. "Fact or fiction." Newsday, November 17: 188.

Gelder, Lawrence Van. 1977. "A real-life horror story." New York Times, October 9: L12.

Lutz v. Hoffman et al. 1979. 77-032D-T (Southern District of California ).

Nickell, Joe. 2003. "Amityville: The Horror of it All." Skeptical Inquirer 13-14.

Nickell, Joe. 2009. "The questionable research of Hans Holzer, dean of ghost hunters (1920-2009)." Skeptical Inquirer 5-6.

Schemo, Diane Jean. 1992. "'Amityville' prisoner says movie money tained defense." New York Times, June 25: B6.

Snider, Jane. 1977. "New owners call house beautiful, not haunted ." Newsday, May 13: 23.

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]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-amityville-horror-conspiracy-fJvcmUUB On December 18, 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved their family into their new house on Ocean Avenue in Amityville, NY, where, just one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo Jr. had murdered all six members of his family. Twenty-eight days later, the Lutz family fled the home, leaving behind all their belongings and vowing never to return again. According to the Lutzes, their time in the house on Ocean Avenue was a nightmare of psychic attacks and demonic activity that put them in fear for their lives.

The supposed experience of the Lutz family served as the basis for the iconic haunted house story, The Amityville Horror, and the countless films adapted from or inspired by the original novel. However, unlike most other stories of paranormal experiences, The Amityville Horror became a phenomenon that influenced everything from Ronald DeFeo’s criminal defense to the American public’s belief in the supernatural. Yet for all their talk of it being a genuine story of demonic activity, in the years since the publication of The Amityville Horror, a large body of evidence from skeptical evaluations to court records and interview transcripts suggest that America’s most notorious haunted house might not have been quite so haunted after all.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!!

References

Ansen, Jay. 1978. The Amityville Horror. New York, NY: Bantam Books.

Bartholomew, Robert, and Joe Nickell. 2016. "The Amityville Hoax at 40." Skeptic Magazine 8-12.

Carter, A.J. 1976. "DeFeo house: legal twist." Newsday, February 17: 3.

Drehsler, Alex, and Jim Scovel. 1977. "Fact or fiction." Newsday, November 17: 188.

Gelder, Lawrence Van. 1977. "A real-life horror story." New York Times, October 9: L12.

Lutz v. Hoffman et al. 1979. 77-032D-T (Southern District of California ).

Nickell, Joe. 2003. "Amityville: The Horror of it All." Skeptical Inquirer 13-14.

Nickell, Joe. 2009. "The questionable research of Hans Holzer, dean of ghost hunters (1920-2009)." Skeptical Inquirer 5-6.

Schemo, Diane Jean. 1992. "'Amityville' prisoner says movie money tained defense." New York Times, June 25: B6.

Snider, Jane. 1977. "New owners call house beautiful, not haunted ." Newsday, May 13: 23.

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]]> The Amityville Horror Conspiracy Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:37:19 On December 18, 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved their family into their new house on Ocean Avenue in Amityville, NY, where, just one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo Jr. had murdered all six members of his family. Twenty-eight days later, the Lutz family fled the home, leaving behind all their belongings and vowing never to return again. According to the Lutzes, their time in the house on Ocean Avenue was a nightmare of psychic attacks and demonic activity that put them in fear for their lives. The supposed experience of the Lutz family served as the basis for the iconic haunted house story, The Amityville Horror, and the countless films adapted from or inspired by the original novel. However, unlike most other stories of paranormal experiences, The Amityville Horror became a phenomenon that influenced everything from Ronald DeFeo’s criminal defense to the American public’s belief in the supernatural. Yet for all their talk of it being a genuine story of demonic activity, in the years since the publication of The Amityville Horror, a large body of evidence from skeptical evaluations to court records and interview transcripts suggest that America’s most notorious haunted house might not have been quite so haunted after all. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!! References Ansen, Jay. 1978. The Amityville Horror. New York, NY: Bantam Books. Bartholomew, Robert, and Joe Nickell. 2016. "The Amityville Hoax at 40." Skeptic Magazine 8-12. Carter, A.J. 1976. "DeFeo house: legal twist." Newsday, February 17: 3. Drehsler, Alex, and Jim Scovel. 1977. "Fact or fiction." Newsday, November 17: 188. Gelder, Lawrence Van. 1977. "A real-life horror story." New York Times, October 9: L12. Lutz v. Hoffman et al. 1979. 77-032D-T (Southern District of California ). Nickell, Joe. 2003. "Amityville: The Horror of it All." Skeptical Inquirer 13-14. Nickell, Joe. 2009. "The questionable research of Hans Holzer, dean of ghost hunters (1920-2009)." Skeptical Inquirer 5-6. Schemo, Diane Jean. 1992. "'Amityville' prisoner says movie money tained defense." New York Times, June 25: B6. Snider, Jane. 1977. "New owners call house beautiful, not haunted ." Newsday, May 13: 23. On December 18, 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved their family into their new house on Ocean Avenue in Amityville, NY, where, just one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo Jr. had murdered all six members of his family. Twenty-eight days later, the Lutz family fled the home, leaving behind all their belongings and vowing never to return again. According to the Lutzes, their time in the house on Ocean Avenue was a nightmare of psychic attacks and demonic activity that put them in fear for their lives. The supposed experience of the Lutz family served as the basis for the iconic haunted house story, The Amityville Horror, and the countless films adapted from or inspired by the original novel. However, unlike most other stories of paranormal experiences, The Amityville Horror became a phenomenon that influenced everything from Ronald DeFeo’s criminal defense to the American public’s belief in the supernatural. Yet for all their talk of it being a genuine story of demonic activity, in the years since the publication of The Amityville Horror, a large body of evidence from skeptical evaluations to court records and interview transcripts suggest that America’s most notorious haunted house might not have been quite so haunted after all. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!! References Ansen, Jay. 1978. The Amityville Horror. New York, NY: Bantam Books. Bartholomew, Robert, and Joe Nickell. 2016. "The Amityville Hoax at 40." Skeptic Magazine 8-12. Carter, A.J. 1976. "DeFeo house: legal twist." Newsday, February 17: 3. Drehsler, Alex, and Jim Scovel. 1977. "Fact or fiction." Newsday, November 17: 188. Gelder, Lawrence Van. 1977. "A real-life horror story." New York Times, October 9: L12. Lutz v. Hoffman et al. 1979. 77-032D-T (Southern District of California ). Nickell, Joe. 2003. "Amityville: The Horror of it All." Skeptical Inquirer 13-14. Nickell, Joe. 2009. "The questionable research of Hans Holzer, dean of ghost hunters (1920-2009)." Skeptical Inquirer 5-6. Schemo, Diane Jean. 1992. "'Amityville' prisoner says movie money tained defense." New York Times, June 25: B6. Snider, Jane. 1977. "New owners call house beautiful, not haunted ." Newsday, May 13: 23. true crime, exhibit c true full 610 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/NQDegXRNB-hBHipUBG5IbBwsLoIgksBBvD8dcrzyC_c The DeFeo Family Murder On the evening of November 13, 1974, twenty-three-year-old Ronald DeFeo Jr. burst through the door of Henry’s Bar in Amityville, Long Island, frantically yelling for help and telling the patrons that someone had killed his parents. When a small group returned to the house with DeFeo, they discovered that not only had his parents, Louise and Ronald Sr., been killed, but so had his four brothers and sisters—all shot to death in their beds with a .35 caliber rifle.

During a police interview that night, investigators became suspicious of Ronald DeFeo. Not only was his story of a mob hit difficult to believe, but he seemed incapable of keeping certain aspects of his story straight during the interview. The next day, DeFeo broke down and confessed to the murders, explaining that he had hated his father and telling investigators, “Once I started [shooting], I just couldn’t stop.”

Ronald DeFeo’s trial was one of New York’s biggest news stories of 1975 and attracted considerable attention due to his attempt to mount an insanity defense and his frequent outbursts in the courtroom. In the end, the defense was unsuccessful and DeFeo was convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison. DeFeo’s conviction should have been the end of the story, but it turned out it was only the beginning of what would eventually become one of the most notorious supernatural claims in American history.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!!

References

Carter, A.J., Soper Susan , Dallas Gatewood, and Sam Washington. 1974. "DeFeo son is accused." Newsday, November 15: 3.

Incantalupo, Tom, and Sam Washington. 1974. "A quiet drink turns into an invitation to disaster." Newsday, November 14: 3.

—. 1974. "Six in Amityville family slain, each in bed, 1 bullet in back." Newsday, November 14: 1.

New York Times. 1974. "Six in family found slain in bedrooms in L.I. home." New York Times, November 14: 97.

Smith, Don. 1975. "Attack mounted on DeFeio's insanity plea." Newsday, October 25: 16.

—. 1975. "Cellmate says DeFeo had insanity plan." Newsday, November 11: 6.

—. 1975. "Cop quotes DeFeoL 'I... couldn't stop'." Newsday, September 24: 4.

—. 1975. "Cop: DeFeo altered story." Newsday, October 22: 9.

—. 1975. "DeFeo charges police beat him into confessing." Newsday, September 27: 13.

—. 1975. "DeFeo defended as psychotic killer." Newsday, November 19: 17.

—. 1975. "DeFeo guilty of family murder." Newsday, November 22: 3.

—. 1975. "Doctor: DeFeo knew it was wrong." Newsday, November 13: 19.

—. 1975. "Family clash is cited in DeFeo trial." Newsday, October 15: 22.

—. 1975. "I killed a dozen others, DeFeo says." Newsday, November 7: 21.

—. 1975. "'I left the room in awe of the horror'." Newsday, October 23: 17.

Smith, Don, and Sam Washington. 1975. "DeFeo a heroin user, cop testifies." Newsday, October 18: 16.

Stark, Thomas M. 2021. Horrific Homicides: A Judge Looks Back at the Amityville Horror Murders and Other Infamous Long Island Crimes. New York, NY : Archway Publishing.

Sullivan, Gerard, and Harvey Aronson. 1981. High Hopes: The Amityville Murders. New York, NY: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan.

Vecsey, George. 1974. "L.I. slayings suspect had used drugs." New York Times, November 16: 18.

—. 1974. "Neighbors recall DeFeos as 'nice, normal family'." New York Times, November 15: 80.

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]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-defeo-family-murder-aaFUUiFn On the evening of November 13, 1974, twenty-three-year-old Ronald DeFeo Jr. burst through the door of Henry’s Bar in Amityville, Long Island, frantically yelling for help and telling the patrons that someone had killed his parents. When a small group returned to the house with DeFeo, they discovered that not only had his parents, Louise and Ronald Sr., been killed, but so had his four brothers and sisters—all shot to death in their beds with a .35 caliber rifle.

During a police interview that night, investigators became suspicious of Ronald DeFeo. Not only was his story of a mob hit difficult to believe, but he seemed incapable of keeping certain aspects of his story straight during the interview. The next day, DeFeo broke down and confessed to the murders, explaining that he had hated his father and telling investigators, “Once I started [shooting], I just couldn’t stop.”

Ronald DeFeo’s trial was one of New York’s biggest news stories of 1975 and attracted considerable attention due to his attempt to mount an insanity defense and his frequent outbursts in the courtroom. In the end, the defense was unsuccessful and DeFeo was convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison. DeFeo’s conviction should have been the end of the story, but it turned out it was only the beginning of what would eventually become one of the most notorious supernatural claims in American history.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!!

References

Carter, A.J., Soper Susan , Dallas Gatewood, and Sam Washington. 1974. "DeFeo son is accused." Newsday, November 15: 3.

Incantalupo, Tom, and Sam Washington. 1974. "A quiet drink turns into an invitation to disaster." Newsday, November 14: 3.

—. 1974. "Six in Amityville family slain, each in bed, 1 bullet in back." Newsday, November 14: 1.

New York Times. 1974. "Six in family found slain in bedrooms in L.I. home." New York Times, November 14: 97.

Smith, Don. 1975. "Attack mounted on DeFeio's insanity plea." Newsday, October 25: 16.

—. 1975. "Cellmate says DeFeo had insanity plan." Newsday, November 11: 6.

—. 1975. "Cop quotes DeFeoL 'I... couldn't stop'." Newsday, September 24: 4.

—. 1975. "Cop: DeFeo altered story." Newsday, October 22: 9.

—. 1975. "DeFeo charges police beat him into confessing." Newsday, September 27: 13.

—. 1975. "DeFeo defended as psychotic killer." Newsday, November 19: 17.

—. 1975. "DeFeo guilty of family murder." Newsday, November 22: 3.

—. 1975. "Doctor: DeFeo knew it was wrong." Newsday, November 13: 19.

—. 1975. "Family clash is cited in DeFeo trial." Newsday, October 15: 22.

—. 1975. "I killed a dozen others, DeFeo says." Newsday, November 7: 21.

—. 1975. "'I left the room in awe of the horror'." Newsday, October 23: 17.

Smith, Don, and Sam Washington. 1975. "DeFeo a heroin user, cop testifies." Newsday, October 18: 16.

Stark, Thomas M. 2021. Horrific Homicides: A Judge Looks Back at the Amityville Horror Murders and Other Infamous Long Island Crimes. New York, NY : Archway Publishing.

Sullivan, Gerard, and Harvey Aronson. 1981. High Hopes: The Amityville Murders. New York, NY: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan.

Vecsey, George. 1974. "L.I. slayings suspect had used drugs." New York Times, November 16: 18.

—. 1974. "Neighbors recall DeFeos as 'nice, normal family'." New York Times, November 15: 80.

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]]> The DeFeo Family Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:38 On the evening of November 13, 1974, twenty-three-year-old Ronald DeFeo Jr. burst through the door of Henry’s Bar in Amityville, Long Island, frantically yelling for help and telling the patrons that someone had killed his parents. When a small group returned to the house with DeFeo, they discovered that not only had his parents, Louise and Ronald Sr., been killed, but so had his four brothers and sisters—all shot to death in their beds with a .35 caliber rifle. During a police interview that night, investigators became suspicious of Ronald DeFeo. Not only was his story of a mob hit difficult to believe, but he seemed incapable of keeping certain aspects of his story straight during the interview. The next day, DeFeo broke down and confessed to the murders, explaining that he had hated his father and telling investigators, “Once I started [shooting], I just couldn’t stop.” Ronald DeFeo’s trial was one of New York’s biggest news stories of 1975 and attracted considerable attention due to his attempt to mount an insanity defense and his frequent outbursts in the courtroom. In the end, the defense was unsuccessful and DeFeo was convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison. DeFeo’s conviction should have been the end of the story, but it turned out it was only the beginning of what would eventually become one of the most notorious supernatural claims in American history. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!! References Carter, A.J., Soper Susan , Dallas Gatewood, and Sam Washington. 1974. "DeFeo son is accused." Newsday, November 15: 3. Incantalupo, Tom, and Sam Washington. 1974. "A quiet drink turns into an invitation to disaster." Newsday, November 14: 3. —. 1974. "Six in Amityville family slain, each in bed, 1 bullet in back." Newsday, November 14: 1. New York Times. 1974. "Six in family found slain in bedrooms in L.I. home." New York Times, November 14: 97. Smith, Don. 1975. "Attack mounted on DeFeio's insanity plea." Newsday, October 25: 16. —. 1975. "Cellmate says DeFeo had insanity plan." Newsday, November 11: 6. —. 1975. "Cop quotes DeFeoL 'I... couldn't stop'." Newsday, September 24: 4. —. 1975. "Cop: DeFeo altered story." Newsday, October 22: 9. —. 1975. "DeFeo charges police beat him into confessing." Newsday, September 27: 13. —. 1975. "DeFeo defended as psychotic killer." Newsday, November 19: 17. —. 1975. "DeFeo guilty of family murder." Newsday, November 22: 3. —. 1975. "Doctor: DeFeo knew it was wrong." Newsday, November 13: 19. —. 1975. "Family clash is cited in DeFeo trial." Newsday, October 15: 22. —. 1975. "I killed a dozen others, DeFeo says." Newsday, November 7: 21. —. 1975. "'I left the room in awe of the horror'." Newsday, October 23: 17. Smith, Don, and Sam Washington. 1975. "DeFeo a heroin user, cop testifies." Newsday, October 18: 16. Stark, Thomas M. 2021. Horrific Homicides: A Judge Looks Back at the Amityville Horror Murders and Other Infamous Long Island Crimes. New York, NY : Archway Publishing. Sullivan, Gerard, and Harvey Aronson. 1981. High Hopes: The Amityville Murders. New York, NY: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan. Vecsey, George. 1974. "L.I. slayings suspect had used drugs." New York Times, November 16: 18. —. 1974. "Neighbors recall DeFeos as 'nice, normal family'." New York Times, November 15: 80. On the evening of November 13, 1974, twenty-three-year-old Ronald DeFeo Jr. burst through the door of Henry’s Bar in Amityville, Long Island, frantically yelling for help and telling the patrons that someone had killed his parents. When a small group returned to the house with DeFeo, they discovered that not only had his parents, Louise and Ronald Sr., been killed, but so had his four brothers and sisters—all shot to death in their beds with a .35 caliber rifle. During a police interview that night, investigators became suspicious of Ronald DeFeo. Not only was his story of a mob hit difficult to believe, but he seemed incapable of keeping certain aspects of his story straight during the interview. The next day, DeFeo broke down and confessed to the murders, explaining that he had hated his father and telling investigators, “Once I started [shooting], I just couldn’t stop.” Ronald DeFeo’s trial was one of New York’s biggest news stories of 1975 and attracted considerable attention due to his attempt to mount an insanity defense and his frequent outbursts in the courtroom. In the end, the defense was unsuccessful and DeFeo was convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison. DeFeo’s conviction should have been the end of the story, but it turned out it was only the beginning of what would eventually become one of the most notorious supernatural claims in American history. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!! References Carter, A.J., Soper Susan , Dallas Gatewood, and Sam Washington. 1974. "DeFeo son is accused." Newsday, November 15: 3. Incantalupo, Tom, and Sam Washington. 1974. "A quiet drink turns into an invitation to disaster." Newsday, November 14: 3. —. 1974. "Six in Amityville family slain, each in bed, 1 bullet in back." Newsday, November 14: 1. New York Times. 1974. "Six in family found slain in bedrooms in L.I. home." New York Times, November 14: 97. Smith, Don. 1975. "Attack mounted on DeFeio's insanity plea." Newsday, October 25: 16. —. 1975. "Cellmate says DeFeo had insanity plan." Newsday, November 11: 6. —. 1975. "Cop quotes DeFeoL 'I... couldn't stop'." Newsday, September 24: 4. —. 1975. "Cop: DeFeo altered story." Newsday, October 22: 9. —. 1975. "DeFeo charges police beat him into confessing." Newsday, September 27: 13. —. 1975. "DeFeo defended as psychotic killer." Newsday, November 19: 17. —. 1975. "DeFeo guilty of family murder." Newsday, November 22: 3. —. 1975. "Doctor: DeFeo knew it was wrong." Newsday, November 13: 19. —. 1975. "Family clash is cited in DeFeo trial." Newsday, October 15: 22. —. 1975. "I killed a dozen others, DeFeo says." Newsday, November 7: 21. —. 1975. "'I left the room in awe of the horror'." Newsday, October 23: 17. Smith, Don, and Sam Washington. 1975. "DeFeo a heroin user, cop testifies." Newsday, October 18: 16. Stark, Thomas M. 2021. Horrific Homicides: A Judge Looks Back at the Amityville Horror Murders and Other Infamous Long Island Crimes. New York, NY : Archway Publishing. Sullivan, Gerard, and Harvey Aronson. 1981. High Hopes: The Amityville Murders. New York, NY: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan. Vecsey, George. 1974. "L.I. slayings suspect had used drugs." New York Times, November 16: 18. —. 1974. "Neighbors recall DeFeos as 'nice, normal family'." New York Times, November 15: 80. true crime, exhibit c true full 609 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hQDeumSen5X9AcNdsrodjScc2Jay8TFcpF8lSBakWFs The Snedeker Haunting: A Haunting in Connecticut When Al and Carmen Snedeker found out that their son Phillip was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the treatment plan required the family to relocate into a three floor home in Southington, Connecticut. The second floor apartment quickly became a nightmare for the inhabitants, with attacks escalating to demonic assault.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and writing support!

References

Carpenter, B. (1988, September 15). Exorcism performed in 'spirited' home. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 37.

Carpenter, B. (1988, August 18). Researcher says home haunted by evil presence. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 33.

Carpenter, B. (1988, August 13). Southington haunting is daunting . Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1.

Cohen, J. (1992, October 27). Their Southington haunt was hellish, couple tell Sally Jessy. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1.

Garton, R., & Warren, E. (1992). In a Dark Place: The True Story of a Haunting. New York, NY: Villard Books.

I was raped by a ghost (1992). [Motion Picture].

Nickel, J. (2009). Demons in Connecticut. Skeptical Inquirer, 25-27.

Schmidt, K. (1992, October 30). Couple sees ghost; skeptics see through it. Hartford Courant, p. 126.

Smith, G. (1991, May 15). Family still haunted by ghastly experience. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1.

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]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-snedeker-haunting-a-haunting-in-connecticut-SWexv08L When Al and Carmen Snedeker found out that their son Phillip was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the treatment plan required the family to relocate into a three floor home in Southington, Connecticut. The second floor apartment quickly became a nightmare for the inhabitants, with attacks escalating to demonic assault.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and writing support!

References

Carpenter, B. (1988, September 15). Exorcism performed in 'spirited' home. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 37.

Carpenter, B. (1988, August 18). Researcher says home haunted by evil presence. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 33.

Carpenter, B. (1988, August 13). Southington haunting is daunting . Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1.

Cohen, J. (1992, October 27). Their Southington haunt was hellish, couple tell Sally Jessy. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1.

Garton, R., & Warren, E. (1992). In a Dark Place: The True Story of a Haunting. New York, NY: Villard Books.

I was raped by a ghost (1992). [Motion Picture].

Nickel, J. (2009). Demons in Connecticut. Skeptical Inquirer, 25-27.

Schmidt, K. (1992, October 30). Couple sees ghost; skeptics see through it. Hartford Courant, p. 126.

Smith, G. (1991, May 15). Family still haunted by ghastly experience. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1.

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]]> The Snedeker Haunting: A Haunting in Connecticut Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:22:03 When Al and Carmen Snedeker found out that their son Phillip was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the treatment plan required the family to relocate into a three floor home in Southington, Connecticut. The second floor apartment quickly became a nightmare for the inhabitants, with attacks escalating to demonic assault. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Carpenter, B. (1988, September 15). Exorcism performed in 'spirited' home. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 37. Carpenter, B. (1988, August 18). Researcher says home haunted by evil presence. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 33. Carpenter, B. (1988, August 13). Southington haunting is daunting . Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1. Cohen, J. (1992, October 27). Their Southington haunt was hellish, couple tell Sally Jessy. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1. Garton, R., & Warren, E. (1992). In a Dark Place: The True Story of a Haunting. New York, NY: Villard Books. I was raped by a ghost (1992). [Motion Picture]. Nickel, J. (2009). Demons in Connecticut. Skeptical Inquirer, 25-27. Schmidt, K. (1992, October 30). Couple sees ghost; skeptics see through it. Hartford Courant, p. 126. Smith, G. (1991, May 15). Family still haunted by ghastly experience. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1. When Al and Carmen Snedeker found out that their son Phillip was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the treatment plan required the family to relocate into a three floor home in Southington, Connecticut. The second floor apartment quickly became a nightmare for the inhabitants, with attacks escalating to demonic assault. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Carpenter, B. (1988, September 15). Exorcism performed in 'spirited' home. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 37. Carpenter, B. (1988, August 18). Researcher says home haunted by evil presence. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 33. Carpenter, B. (1988, August 13). Southington haunting is daunting . Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1. Cohen, J. (1992, October 27). Their Southington haunt was hellish, couple tell Sally Jessy. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1. Garton, R., & Warren, E. (1992). In a Dark Place: The True Story of a Haunting. New York, NY: Villard Books. I was raped by a ghost (1992). [Motion Picture]. Nickel, J. (2009). Demons in Connecticut. Skeptical Inquirer, 25-27. Schmidt, K. (1992, October 30). Couple sees ghost; skeptics see through it. Hartford Courant, p. 126. Smith, G. (1991, May 15). Family still haunted by ghastly experience. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT), p. 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 608 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UWhyUnoB7y-rdjYYTeTePWY_viAPdhe5lU7461f9ux8 Creepy Cemeteries: Volume 1 We continue to celebrate Spooky Season by touching on a few cemeteries that will make your spine tingle! Alaina tells us about the Westminster Hall and Burying Ground and its connection to a gothic icon. Ash dives into the stories about the Bachelor's Grove Cemetery and reads a first hand haunting account from a fellow weirdo!

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]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/creepy-cemeteries-volume-1-AmZCgDV6 We continue to celebrate Spooky Season by touching on a few cemeteries that will make your spine tingle! Alaina tells us about the Westminster Hall and Burying Ground and its connection to a gothic icon. Ash dives into the stories about the Bachelor's Grove Cemetery and reads a first hand haunting account from a fellow weirdo!

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]]> Creepy Cemeteries: Volume 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:25 We continue to celebrate Spooky Season by touching on a few cemeteries that will make your spine tingle! Alaina tells us about the Westminster Hall and Burying Ground and its connection to a gothic icon. Ash dives into the stories about the Bachelor's Grove Cemetery and reads a first hand haunting account from a fellow weirdo! We continue to celebrate Spooky Season by touching on a few cemeteries that will make your spine tingle! Alaina tells us about the Westminster Hall and Burying Ground and its connection to a gothic icon. Ash dives into the stories about the Bachelor's Grove Cemetery and reads a first hand haunting account from a fellow weirdo! true crime, exhibit c true full 607 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KtVmd3wV9Me3HWU1W7d-ZJM4DIpf3mxj7BYslXjtZ5g The Oliver House Murders & Haunted Hotels Weirdos! Rejoice! Spooky Season continues as we check into a few hotels where you will get more than free WiFi and room service! Alaina introduces us to not one, but TWO haunted hotels in Arizona! She delves into the Oliver House where historically verified murders have left terrifying specters as well as its haunted counterpart the Copper Queen! Ash brings us to Georgia, where the Marshall House ghostly residents walk the halls in search of their missing limbs!


 

If you have any suggestions for future spooky episodes email us at morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “spooky” in the title!

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]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-oliver-house-murders-haunted-hotels-c_0bgfcD Weirdos! Rejoice! Spooky Season continues as we check into a few hotels where you will get more than free WiFi and room service! Alaina introduces us to not one, but TWO haunted hotels in Arizona! She delves into the Oliver House where historically verified murders have left terrifying specters as well as its haunted counterpart the Copper Queen! Ash brings us to Georgia, where the Marshall House ghostly residents walk the halls in search of their missing limbs!


 

If you have any suggestions for future spooky episodes email us at morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “spooky” in the title!

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]]> The Oliver House Murders & Haunted Hotels Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:45:52 Weirdos! Rejoice! Spooky Season continues as we check into a few hotels where you will get more than free WiFi and room service! Alaina introduces us to not one, but TWO haunted hotels in Arizona! She delves into the Oliver House where historically verified murders have left terrifying specters as well as its haunted counterpart the Copper Queen! Ash brings us to Georgia, where the Marshall House ghostly residents walk the halls in search of their missing limbs! If you have any suggestions for future spooky episodes email us at morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “spooky” in the title! Weirdos! Rejoice! Spooky Season continues as we check into a few hotels where you will get more than free WiFi and room service! Alaina introduces us to not one, but TWO haunted hotels in Arizona! She delves into the Oliver House where historically verified murders have left terrifying specters as well as its haunted counterpart the Copper Queen! Ash brings us to Georgia, where the Marshall House ghostly residents walk the halls in search of their missing limbs! If you have any suggestions for future spooky episodes email us at morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “spooky” in the title! true crime, exhibit c true full 606 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UGmUhKHxSS98zWvifM9jLyVuk9oLXzOVoktOdWO16C4 The Stars Over Salem with Special Guest Aliza Kelly We're getting into Spooky Season proper now, and to celebrate, we hung out with our friend Aliza from the PAVE podcast Horoscope Weekly with Aliza Kelly!

Today we dive into Alaina's 'Roman Empire'- The Salem Witch Trials, and see how the stars over Salem played into the infamous tragedy!

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]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-stars-over-salem-with-special-guest-aliza-kelly-5UH90ZIz We're getting into Spooky Season proper now, and to celebrate, we hung out with our friend Aliza from the PAVE podcast Horoscope Weekly with Aliza Kelly!

Today we dive into Alaina's 'Roman Empire'- The Salem Witch Trials, and see how the stars over Salem played into the infamous tragedy!

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]]> The Stars Over Salem with Special Guest Aliza Kelly Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:52:54 We're getting into Spooky Season proper now, and to celebrate, we hung out with our friend Aliza from the PAVE podcast Horoscope Weekly with Aliza Kelly! Today we dive into Alaina's 'Roman Empire'- The Salem Witch Trials, and see how the stars over Salem played into the infamous tragedy! We're getting into Spooky Season proper now, and to celebrate, we hung out with our friend Aliza from the PAVE podcast Horoscope Weekly with Aliza Kelly! Today we dive into Alaina's 'Roman Empire'- The Salem Witch Trials, and see how the stars over Salem played into the infamous tragedy! true crime, exhibit c true full 605 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/zO8xZ4BlAMHLdOva7hKjlOJMCIHf46LDZ3uefKwiXuM Listener Tales 90 Weirdos! Today's episode is brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! It's Listener Tales 90!

Today we have a great batch of tales submitted by YOU! We have ghost cats, we have children dropping in to say 'hieeeeeee' BEFORE their birth, we have ghosty grandfathers playing with the grandson they never met, and we have Kitty's tale which will leave you with tears in your eyes!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-90-mM48rxPI Weirdos! Today's episode is brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! It's Listener Tales 90!

Today we have a great batch of tales submitted by YOU! We have ghost cats, we have children dropping in to say 'hieeeeeee' BEFORE their birth, we have ghosty grandfathers playing with the grandson they never met, and we have Kitty's tale which will leave you with tears in your eyes!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 90 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:10 Weirdos! Today's episode is brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! It's Listener Tales 90! Today we have a great batch of tales submitted by YOU! We have ghost cats, we have children dropping in to say 'hieeeeeee' BEFORE their birth, we have ghosty grandfathers playing with the grandson they never met, and we have Kitty's tale which will leave you with tears in your eyes! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Weirdos! Today's episode is brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! It's Listener Tales 90! Today we have a great batch of tales submitted by YOU! We have ghost cats, we have children dropping in to say 'hieeeeeee' BEFORE their birth, we have ghosty grandfathers playing with the grandson they never met, and we have Kitty's tale which will leave you with tears in your eyes! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 604 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GokkjazrYddVQW2G_i_5xFeejP-D1PVZ0yd-cb4MJxc The Mysterious Death of Tiffany Valiante When eighteen-year-old recent high school graduate Tiffany Valiante was struck and killed by a train in July 2015, the news came as a shock to friends and family, who couldn’t fathom why the teenager had been out walking the tracks that night. Their shock and confusion quickly turned to outrage and disbelief when, less than twenty-four hours later, Tiffany’s death was ruled a suicide by the New Jersey Transit Police, who were tasked with investigating the incident. As far as everyone knew, Tiffany was a happy, outgoing girl with a bright future and a sports scholarship to Mercy College in the fall—they couldn’t think of a single reason why she would have wanted to end her life.

Despite the official conclusions about her death, the Valiante family have never believed Tiffany intentionally stepped in front of the train that night, and in the months and years that have passed since her death, many other people have come to a similar conclusion. In fact, they’re confident the evidence and numerous unanswered questions suggest Tiffany had not gone into the woods voluntarily and that her death is at best suspicious, and at worst a murder.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!

References

Conklin, Eric. 2023. "Family of Tiffany Valiante marks 8 years since teen's death with 2nd docuseries in the works." Press of Atlantic City, July 24.

Daily Beast. 2022. "Was high school grad being chased before grisly train death?" Daily Beast, July 16.

D'Amato Law. 2017. "“It’s just not the Tiffany I knew,” said Allison Walker, head women’s volleyball coach at Stockton University who coached Valiante in the East Coast Crush Volleyball Club, a junior travel volleyball team. “The time of night really didn’t sit right with me." D'Amato Law. July 17. Accessed August 20, 2024. https://damatolawfirm.com/in-the-news/who-killed-tiffany-valiante-questions-persist-as-family-marks-the-third-anniversary-of-her-mysterious-death/.

—. 2022. Mishandling Key Evidence In 2015 Tiffany Valiante Suspicious Death Case Impeded Independent Forensic DNA Analysis, Reports Renowned Lab. March 29. Accessed August 20, 2024. https://damatolawfirm.com/in-the-news/mishandling-key-evidence-in-2015-tiffany-valiante-suspicious-death-case/.

DeAngelis, Martin. 2016. "Death of teen not suicide, suit says." Press of Atlantic City, July 20: 3.

DiFilippo, Dana, and Joe Hernandez. 2017. Family of N.J. teen killed by train disputes suicide ruling, sues to prove kidnap-murder plot. July 19. Accessed August 19, 2024. https://whyy.org/articles/family-of-nj-teen-killed-by-train-disputes-suicide-ruling-sues-to-prove-kidnap-murder-plot/.

Houseman, H. Louise. 2017. Investigative report submitted by H. Louise Hoiusman, Senior Medical Investigator. Investigative Report, Egg Harbor, NJ: D'Amato Law.

Huba, Nicholas. 2015. "Suicides shock, sadden teens." Press of Atlantic City, July 19: 1.

Jason, Dr. Donald. 2018. Re: Death of Tiffany Valiante. Forensic evaluation, Egg Harbor, NJ: D'Amato Law.

Low, Claire. 2018. "A walk thgrough hell." Press of Atlantic City, December 16: 1.

Morgan, Kate. 2022. Tiffany Valiante's last night. November. Accessed August 15, 2024. https://sjmagazine.net/featured/tiffany-valiantes-last-night.

Stephen F. Valiante and Diane F. Valiante v. Does et al. 2017. ATL-L-1411-17 (Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, July 18).

Sterling, Stephen, and S.P. Sullivan. 2017. Death and dysfunction: HGow N.J. fails the dead, betrays the living and is a national disgrace. December 14. Accessed August 19, 2024. https://death.nj.com/.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-death-of-tiffany-valiante-JVQiZche When eighteen-year-old recent high school graduate Tiffany Valiante was struck and killed by a train in July 2015, the news came as a shock to friends and family, who couldn’t fathom why the teenager had been out walking the tracks that night. Their shock and confusion quickly turned to outrage and disbelief when, less than twenty-four hours later, Tiffany’s death was ruled a suicide by the New Jersey Transit Police, who were tasked with investigating the incident. As far as everyone knew, Tiffany was a happy, outgoing girl with a bright future and a sports scholarship to Mercy College in the fall—they couldn’t think of a single reason why she would have wanted to end her life.

Despite the official conclusions about her death, the Valiante family have never believed Tiffany intentionally stepped in front of the train that night, and in the months and years that have passed since her death, many other people have come to a similar conclusion. In fact, they’re confident the evidence and numerous unanswered questions suggest Tiffany had not gone into the woods voluntarily and that her death is at best suspicious, and at worst a murder.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!

References

Conklin, Eric. 2023. "Family of Tiffany Valiante marks 8 years since teen's death with 2nd docuseries in the works." Press of Atlantic City, July 24.

Daily Beast. 2022. "Was high school grad being chased before grisly train death?" Daily Beast, July 16.

D'Amato Law. 2017. "“It’s just not the Tiffany I knew,” said Allison Walker, head women’s volleyball coach at Stockton University who coached Valiante in the East Coast Crush Volleyball Club, a junior travel volleyball team. “The time of night really didn’t sit right with me." D'Amato Law. July 17. Accessed August 20, 2024. https://damatolawfirm.com/in-the-news/who-killed-tiffany-valiante-questions-persist-as-family-marks-the-third-anniversary-of-her-mysterious-death/.

—. 2022. Mishandling Key Evidence In 2015 Tiffany Valiante Suspicious Death Case Impeded Independent Forensic DNA Analysis, Reports Renowned Lab. March 29. Accessed August 20, 2024. https://damatolawfirm.com/in-the-news/mishandling-key-evidence-in-2015-tiffany-valiante-suspicious-death-case/.

DeAngelis, Martin. 2016. "Death of teen not suicide, suit says." Press of Atlantic City, July 20: 3.

DiFilippo, Dana, and Joe Hernandez. 2017. Family of N.J. teen killed by train disputes suicide ruling, sues to prove kidnap-murder plot. July 19. Accessed August 19, 2024. https://whyy.org/articles/family-of-nj-teen-killed-by-train-disputes-suicide-ruling-sues-to-prove-kidnap-murder-plot/.

Houseman, H. Louise. 2017. Investigative report submitted by H. Louise Hoiusman, Senior Medical Investigator. Investigative Report, Egg Harbor, NJ: D'Amato Law.

Huba, Nicholas. 2015. "Suicides shock, sadden teens." Press of Atlantic City, July 19: 1.

Jason, Dr. Donald. 2018. Re: Death of Tiffany Valiante. Forensic evaluation, Egg Harbor, NJ: D'Amato Law.

Low, Claire. 2018. "A walk thgrough hell." Press of Atlantic City, December 16: 1.

Morgan, Kate. 2022. Tiffany Valiante's last night. November. Accessed August 15, 2024. https://sjmagazine.net/featured/tiffany-valiantes-last-night.

Stephen F. Valiante and Diane F. Valiante v. Does et al. 2017. ATL-L-1411-17 (Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, July 18).

Sterling, Stephen, and S.P. Sullivan. 2017. Death and dysfunction: HGow N.J. fails the dead, betrays the living and is a national disgrace. December 14. Accessed August 19, 2024. https://death.nj.com/.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Mysterious Death of Tiffany Valiante Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:06 When eighteen-year-old recent high school graduate Tiffany Valiante was struck and killed by a train in July 2015, the news came as a shock to friends and family, who couldn’t fathom why the teenager had been out walking the tracks that night. Their shock and confusion quickly turned to outrage and disbelief when, less than twenty-four hours later, Tiffany’s death was ruled a suicide by the New Jersey Transit Police, who were tasked with investigating the incident. As far as everyone knew, Tiffany was a happy, outgoing girl with a bright future and a sports scholarship to Mercy College in the fall—they couldn’t think of a single reason why she would have wanted to end her life.  Despite the official conclusions about her death, the Valiante family have never believed Tiffany intentionally stepped in front of the train that night, and in the months and years that have passed since her death, many other people have come to a similar conclusion. In fact, they’re confident the evidence and numerous unanswered questions suggest Tiffany had not gone into the woods voluntarily and that her death is at best suspicious, and at worst a murder.  Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Conklin, Eric. 2023. "Family of Tiffany Valiante marks 8 years since teen's death with 2nd docuseries in the works." Press of Atlantic City, July 24. Daily Beast. 2022. "Was high school grad being chased before grisly train death?" Daily Beast, July 16. D'Amato Law. 2017. "“It’s just not the Tiffany I knew,” said Allison Walker, head women’s volleyball coach at Stockton University who coached Valiante in the East Coast Crush Volleyball Club, a junior travel volleyball team. “The time of night really didn’t sit right with me." D'Amato Law. July 17. Accessed August 20, 2024. https://damatolawfirm.com/in-the-news/who-killed-tiffany-valiante-questions-persist-as-family-marks-the-third-anniversary-of-her-mysterious-death/. —. 2022. Mishandling Key Evidence In 2015 Tiffany Valiante Suspicious Death Case Impeded Independent Forensic DNA Analysis, Reports Renowned Lab. March 29. Accessed August 20, 2024. https://damatolawfirm.com/in-the-news/mishandling-key-evidence-in-2015-tiffany-valiante-suspicious-death-case/. DeAngelis, Martin. 2016. "Death of teen not suicide, suit says." Press of Atlantic City, July 20: 3. DiFilippo, Dana, and Joe Hernandez. 2017. Family of N.J. teen killed by train disputes suicide ruling, sues to prove kidnap-murder plot. July 19. Accessed August 19, 2024. https://whyy.org/articles/family-of-nj-teen-killed-by-train-disputes-suicide-ruling-sues-to-prove-kidnap-murder-plot/. Houseman, H. Louise. 2017. Investigative report submitted by H. Louise Hoiusman, Senior Medical Investigator. Investigative Report, Egg Harbor, NJ: D'Amato Law. Huba, Nicholas. 2015. "Suicides shock, sadden teens." Press of Atlantic City, July 19: 1. Jason, Dr. Donald. 2018. Re: Death of Tiffany Valiante. Forensic evaluation, Egg Harbor, NJ: D'Amato Law. Low, Claire. 2018. "A walk thgrough hell." Press of Atlantic City, December 16: 1. Morgan, Kate. 2022. Tiffany Valiante's last night. November. Accessed August 15, 2024. https://sjmagazine.net/featured/tiffany-valiantes-last-night. Stephen F. Valiante and Diane F. Valiante v. Does et al. 2017. ATL-L-1411-17 (Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, July 18). Sterling, Stephen, and S.P. Sullivan. 2017. Death and dysfunction: HGow N.J. fails the dead, betrays the living and is a national disgrace. December 14. Accessed August 19, 2024. https://death.nj.com/. When eighteen-year-old recent high school graduate Tiffany Valiante was struck and killed by a train in July 2015, the news came as a shock to friends and family, who couldn’t fathom why the teenager had been out walking the tracks that night. Their shock and confusion quickly turned to outrage and disbelief when, less than twenty-four hours later, Tiffany’s death was ruled a suicide by the New Jersey Transit Police, who were tasked with investigating the incident. As far as everyone knew, Tiffany was a happy, outgoing girl with a bright future and a sports scholarship to Mercy College in the fall—they couldn’t think of a single reason why she would have wanted to end her life.  Despite the official conclusions about her death, the Valiante family have never believed Tiffany intentionally stepped in front of the train that night, and in the months and years that have passed since her death, many other people have come to a similar conclusion. In fact, they’re confident the evidence and numerous unanswered questions suggest Tiffany had not gone into the woods voluntarily and that her death is at best suspicious, and at worst a murder.  Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Conklin, Eric. 2023. "Family of Tiffany Valiante marks 8 years since teen's death with 2nd docuseries in the works." Press of Atlantic City, July 24. Daily Beast. 2022. "Was high school grad being chased before grisly train death?" Daily Beast, July 16. D'Amato Law. 2017. "“It’s just not the Tiffany I knew,” said Allison Walker, head women’s volleyball coach at Stockton University who coached Valiante in the East Coast Crush Volleyball Club, a junior travel volleyball team. “The time of night really didn’t sit right with me." D'Amato Law. July 17. Accessed August 20, 2024. https://damatolawfirm.com/in-the-news/who-killed-tiffany-valiante-questions-persist-as-family-marks-the-third-anniversary-of-her-mysterious-death/. —. 2022. Mishandling Key Evidence In 2015 Tiffany Valiante Suspicious Death Case Impeded Independent Forensic DNA Analysis, Reports Renowned Lab. March 29. Accessed August 20, 2024. https://damatolawfirm.com/in-the-news/mishandling-key-evidence-in-2015-tiffany-valiante-suspicious-death-case/. DeAngelis, Martin. 2016. "Death of teen not suicide, suit says." Press of Atlantic City, July 20: 3. DiFilippo, Dana, and Joe Hernandez. 2017. Family of N.J. teen killed by train disputes suicide ruling, sues to prove kidnap-murder plot. July 19. Accessed August 19, 2024. https://whyy.org/articles/family-of-nj-teen-killed-by-train-disputes-suicide-ruling-sues-to-prove-kidnap-murder-plot/. Houseman, H. Louise. 2017. Investigative report submitted by H. Louise Hoiusman, Senior Medical Investigator. Investigative Report, Egg Harbor, NJ: D'Amato Law. Huba, Nicholas. 2015. "Suicides shock, sadden teens." Press of Atlantic City, July 19: 1. Jason, Dr. Donald. 2018. Re: Death of Tiffany Valiante. Forensic evaluation, Egg Harbor, NJ: D'Amato Law. Low, Claire. 2018. "A walk thgrough hell." Press of Atlantic City, December 16: 1. Morgan, Kate. 2022. Tiffany Valiante's last night. November. Accessed August 15, 2024. https://sjmagazine.net/featured/tiffany-valiantes-last-night. Stephen F. Valiante and Diane F. Valiante v. Does et al. 2017. ATL-L-1411-17 (Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, July 18). Sterling, Stephen, and S.P. Sullivan. 2017. Death and dysfunction: HGow N.J. fails the dead, betrays the living and is a national disgrace. December 14. Accessed August 19, 2024. https://death.nj.com/. true crime, exhibit c true full 603 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/MmU7q96o36xnTDot1L_5PUbtuTPTT41wDbxXrXkteys The Strange Death of Cindy James (Part 2) After opening an investigation into Cindy’s death, investigators learned that, for nearly a decade leading up to her death, Cindy James had repeatedly reported to Richmond Police that she was a victim of harassment, stalking, and assault, and had even turned over threatening letters and answering machine messages as evidence of the harassment; yet local police were unable to verify her story or intervene to protect her.

At first, Cindy’s death appeared to be the inevitable and tragic conclusion of a years’-long campaign of harassment and terror by an unknown stalker; however, when investigators began digging into Cindy’s personal history, they discovered evidence that contradicted their initial assumptions and pointed towards a far stranger explanation for her death.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!


References

Graham, Patracia. 1989. "We could have done better for Cindy." The Province, June 16: 37.

Hall, Neal. 1989. "Body believed to be missing nurse's." Vancouver Sun, June 9: 1.

—. 1990. "Ex-spouse angrily denied woman's lurid charge." Vancouver Sun, March 7: A12.

—. 1990. "James' ex-husband tells of fear police would frame him." Vancouver Sun, March 8: 19.

—. 1990. "James felt abandoned, ex-husband testifies ." Vancouver Sun, May 8: 16.

—. 1990. "James inquest hears of 1984 kidnap claim." Vancouver Sun, March 2: 15.

—. 1990. "James recalled bloody tale." Vancouver Sun, March 6: 19.

—. 1990. "Under siege." Vancouver Sun, March 24: A9.

Horwood, Holly. 1990. "James inquest a strain for jurors." The Province, May 31: 4.

—. 1990. "Nurse changed her story." The Province, February 28: 6.

—. 1990. "Threats, attacks preceded death." The Province, February 27: 2.

Jiwa, Salim. 1989. "Body is nurse's." The Province , June 9: 5.

—. 1989. "Somebody tailed Cindy." The Province, June 1: 4.

Mulgrew, Ian. 1991. Who Killed Cindy James? Seal Press: New York, NY.

Pemberton, Kim. 1989. "Strange ordeal of Cindy James." Vancouver Sun, July 13: 17.

Vancouver Sun. 1989. "Abduction feared by nurse's dad." Vancouver Sun, June 2: 37.

—. 1990. "Conflicting evidence fabricated tangled puzzle for inquest." Vancouver Sun, May 29: 9.

—. 1990. "Coroner's jury to hear of mysterious incidents." Vancouver Sun, February 26: 21.

—. 1989. "Police ask help in locating missing nurse." Vancouver Sun, May 30: 33.

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]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-strange-death-of-cindy-james-part-2-nS8QWj_S After opening an investigation into Cindy’s death, investigators learned that, for nearly a decade leading up to her death, Cindy James had repeatedly reported to Richmond Police that she was a victim of harassment, stalking, and assault, and had even turned over threatening letters and answering machine messages as evidence of the harassment; yet local police were unable to verify her story or intervene to protect her.

At first, Cindy’s death appeared to be the inevitable and tragic conclusion of a years’-long campaign of harassment and terror by an unknown stalker; however, when investigators began digging into Cindy’s personal history, they discovered evidence that contradicted their initial assumptions and pointed towards a far stranger explanation for her death.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!


References

Graham, Patracia. 1989. "We could have done better for Cindy." The Province, June 16: 37.

Hall, Neal. 1989. "Body believed to be missing nurse's." Vancouver Sun, June 9: 1.

—. 1990. "Ex-spouse angrily denied woman's lurid charge." Vancouver Sun, March 7: A12.

—. 1990. "James' ex-husband tells of fear police would frame him." Vancouver Sun, March 8: 19.

—. 1990. "James felt abandoned, ex-husband testifies ." Vancouver Sun, May 8: 16.

—. 1990. "James inquest hears of 1984 kidnap claim." Vancouver Sun, March 2: 15.

—. 1990. "James recalled bloody tale." Vancouver Sun, March 6: 19.

—. 1990. "Under siege." Vancouver Sun, March 24: A9.

Horwood, Holly. 1990. "James inquest a strain for jurors." The Province, May 31: 4.

—. 1990. "Nurse changed her story." The Province, February 28: 6.

—. 1990. "Threats, attacks preceded death." The Province, February 27: 2.

Jiwa, Salim. 1989. "Body is nurse's." The Province , June 9: 5.

—. 1989. "Somebody tailed Cindy." The Province, June 1: 4.

Mulgrew, Ian. 1991. Who Killed Cindy James? Seal Press: New York, NY.

Pemberton, Kim. 1989. "Strange ordeal of Cindy James." Vancouver Sun, July 13: 17.

Vancouver Sun. 1989. "Abduction feared by nurse's dad." Vancouver Sun, June 2: 37.

—. 1990. "Conflicting evidence fabricated tangled puzzle for inquest." Vancouver Sun, May 29: 9.

—. 1990. "Coroner's jury to hear of mysterious incidents." Vancouver Sun, February 26: 21.

—. 1989. "Police ask help in locating missing nurse." Vancouver Sun, May 30: 33.

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]]> The Strange Death of Cindy James (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:30 After opening an investigation into Cindy’s death, investigators learned that, for nearly a decade leading up to her death, Cindy James had repeatedly reported to Richmond Police that she was a victim of harassment, stalking, and assault, and had even turned over threatening letters and answering machine messages as evidence of the harassment; yet local police were unable to verify her story or intervene to protect her. At first, Cindy’s death appeared to be the inevitable and tragic conclusion of a years’-long campaign of harassment and terror by an unknown stalker; however, when investigators began digging into Cindy’s personal history, they discovered evidence that contradicted their initial assumptions and pointed towards a far stranger explanation for her death. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Graham, Patracia. 1989. "We could have done better for Cindy." The Province, June 16: 37. Hall, Neal. 1989. "Body believed to be missing nurse's." Vancouver Sun, June 9: 1. —. 1990. "Ex-spouse angrily denied woman's lurid charge." Vancouver Sun, March 7: A12. —. 1990. "James' ex-husband tells of fear police would frame him." Vancouver Sun, March 8: 19. —. 1990. "James felt abandoned, ex-husband testifies ." Vancouver Sun, May 8: 16. —. 1990. "James inquest hears of 1984 kidnap claim." Vancouver Sun, March 2: 15. —. 1990. "James recalled bloody tale." Vancouver Sun, March 6: 19. —. 1990. "Under siege." Vancouver Sun, March 24: A9. Horwood, Holly. 1990. "James inquest a strain for jurors." The Province, May 31: 4. —. 1990. "Nurse changed her story." The Province, February 28: 6. —. 1990. "Threats, attacks preceded death." The Province, February 27: 2. Jiwa, Salim. 1989. "Body is nurse's." The Province , June 9: 5. —. 1989. "Somebody tailed Cindy." The Province, June 1: 4. Mulgrew, Ian. 1991. Who Killed Cindy James? Seal Press: New York, NY. Pemberton, Kim. 1989. "Strange ordeal of Cindy James." Vancouver Sun, July 13: 17. Vancouver Sun. 1989. "Abduction feared by nurse's dad." Vancouver Sun, June 2: 37. —. 1990. "Conflicting evidence fabricated tangled puzzle for inquest." Vancouver Sun, May 29: 9. —. 1990. "Coroner's jury to hear of mysterious incidents." Vancouver Sun, February 26: 21. —. 1989. "Police ask help in locating missing nurse." Vancouver Sun, May 30: 33. After opening an investigation into Cindy’s death, investigators learned that, for nearly a decade leading up to her death, Cindy James had repeatedly reported to Richmond Police that she was a victim of harassment, stalking, and assault, and had even turned over threatening letters and answering machine messages as evidence of the harassment; yet local police were unable to verify her story or intervene to protect her. At first, Cindy’s death appeared to be the inevitable and tragic conclusion of a years’-long campaign of harassment and terror by an unknown stalker; however, when investigators began digging into Cindy’s personal history, they discovered evidence that contradicted their initial assumptions and pointed towards a far stranger explanation for her death. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Graham, Patracia. 1989. "We could have done better for Cindy." The Province, June 16: 37. Hall, Neal. 1989. "Body believed to be missing nurse's." Vancouver Sun, June 9: 1. —. 1990. "Ex-spouse angrily denied woman's lurid charge." Vancouver Sun, March 7: A12. —. 1990. "James' ex-husband tells of fear police would frame him." Vancouver Sun, March 8: 19. —. 1990. "James felt abandoned, ex-husband testifies ." Vancouver Sun, May 8: 16. —. 1990. "James inquest hears of 1984 kidnap claim." Vancouver Sun, March 2: 15. —. 1990. "James recalled bloody tale." Vancouver Sun, March 6: 19. —. 1990. "Under siege." Vancouver Sun, March 24: A9. Horwood, Holly. 1990. "James inquest a strain for jurors." The Province, May 31: 4. —. 1990. "Nurse changed her story." The Province, February 28: 6. —. 1990. "Threats, attacks preceded death." The Province, February 27: 2. Jiwa, Salim. 1989. "Body is nurse's." The Province , June 9: 5. —. 1989. "Somebody tailed Cindy." The Province, June 1: 4. Mulgrew, Ian. 1991. Who Killed Cindy James? Seal Press: New York, NY. Pemberton, Kim. 1989. "Strange ordeal of Cindy James." Vancouver Sun, July 13: 17. Vancouver Sun. 1989. "Abduction feared by nurse's dad." Vancouver Sun, June 2: 37. —. 1990. "Conflicting evidence fabricated tangled puzzle for inquest." Vancouver Sun, May 29: 9. —. 1990. "Coroner's jury to hear of mysterious incidents." Vancouver Sun, February 26: 21. —. 1989. "Police ask help in locating missing nurse." Vancouver Sun, May 30: 33. true crime, exhibit c true full 602 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/b29AoVfuWqaUfr26VDcc8vKXn-cihzBxEEpyBUU7pcs The Strange Death of Cindy James On June 8, 1989, a municipal worker discovered the body of forty-four-year-old Cindy James in the backyard of an abandoned home in Richmond, British Columbia, hogtied and with a woman’s stocking wrapped around her neck. Two weeks earlier, friends had reported Cindy missing when she failed to show up for a game of cards and when the authorities searched Cindy’s car, they discovered blood and other signs that indicated she may have met with foul play.

After opening an investigation into Cindy’s death, investigators learned that, for nearly a decade leading up to her death, Cindy James had repeatedly reported to Richmond Police that she was a victim of harassment, stalking, and assault, and had even turned over threatening letters and answering machine messages as evidence of the harassment; yet local police were unable to verify her story or intervene to protect her.

At first, Cindy’s death appeared to be the inevitable and tragic conclusion of a years’-long campaign of harassment and terror by an unknown stalker; however, when investigators began digging into Cindy’s personal history, they discovered evidence that contradicted their initial assumptions and pointed towards a far stranger explanation for her death.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!


References

Graham, Patracia. 1989. "We could have done better for Cindy." The Province, June 16: 37.

Hall, Neal. 1989. "Body believed to be missing nurse's." Vancouver Sun, June 9: 1.

—. 1990. "Ex-spouse angrily denied woman's lurid charge." Vancouver Sun, March 7: A12.

—. 1990. "James' ex-husband tells of fear police would frame him." Vancouver Sun, March 8: 19.

—. 1990. "James felt abandoned, ex-husband testifies ." Vancouver Sun, May 8: 16.

—. 1990. "James inquest hears of 1984 kidnap claim." Vancouver Sun, March 2: 15.

—. 1990. "James recalled bloody tale." Vancouver Sun, March 6: 19.

—. 1990. "Under siege." Vancouver Sun, March 24: A9.

Horwood, Holly. 1990. "James inquest a strain for jurors." The Province, May 31: 4.

—. 1990. "Nurse changed her story." The Province, February 28: 6.

—. 1990. "Threats, attacks preceded death." The Province, February 27: 2.

Jiwa, Salim. 1989. "Body is nurse's." The Province , June 9: 5.

—. 1989. "Somebody tailed Cindy." The Province, June 1: 4.

Mulgrew, Ian. 1991. Who Killed Cindy James? Seal Press: New York, NY.

Pemberton, Kim. 1989. "Strange ordeal of Cindy James." Vancouver Sun, July 13: 17.

Vancouver Sun. 1989. "Abduction feared by nurse's dad." Vancouver Sun, June 2: 37.

—. 1990. "Conflicting evidence fabricated tangled puzzle for inquest." Vancouver Sun, May 29: 9.

—. 1990. "Coroner's jury to hear of mysterious incidents." Vancouver Sun, February 26: 21.

—. 1989. "Police ask help in locating missing nurse." Vancouver Sun, May 30: 33.



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]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-strange-death-of-cindy-james-jAu0Vdd4 On June 8, 1989, a municipal worker discovered the body of forty-four-year-old Cindy James in the backyard of an abandoned home in Richmond, British Columbia, hogtied and with a woman’s stocking wrapped around her neck. Two weeks earlier, friends had reported Cindy missing when she failed to show up for a game of cards and when the authorities searched Cindy’s car, they discovered blood and other signs that indicated she may have met with foul play.

After opening an investigation into Cindy’s death, investigators learned that, for nearly a decade leading up to her death, Cindy James had repeatedly reported to Richmond Police that she was a victim of harassment, stalking, and assault, and had even turned over threatening letters and answering machine messages as evidence of the harassment; yet local police were unable to verify her story or intervene to protect her.

At first, Cindy’s death appeared to be the inevitable and tragic conclusion of a years’-long campaign of harassment and terror by an unknown stalker; however, when investigators began digging into Cindy’s personal history, they discovered evidence that contradicted their initial assumptions and pointed towards a far stranger explanation for her death.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!


References

Graham, Patracia. 1989. "We could have done better for Cindy." The Province, June 16: 37.

Hall, Neal. 1989. "Body believed to be missing nurse's." Vancouver Sun, June 9: 1.

—. 1990. "Ex-spouse angrily denied woman's lurid charge." Vancouver Sun, March 7: A12.

—. 1990. "James' ex-husband tells of fear police would frame him." Vancouver Sun, March 8: 19.

—. 1990. "James felt abandoned, ex-husband testifies ." Vancouver Sun, May 8: 16.

—. 1990. "James inquest hears of 1984 kidnap claim." Vancouver Sun, March 2: 15.

—. 1990. "James recalled bloody tale." Vancouver Sun, March 6: 19.

—. 1990. "Under siege." Vancouver Sun, March 24: A9.

Horwood, Holly. 1990. "James inquest a strain for jurors." The Province, May 31: 4.

—. 1990. "Nurse changed her story." The Province, February 28: 6.

—. 1990. "Threats, attacks preceded death." The Province, February 27: 2.

Jiwa, Salim. 1989. "Body is nurse's." The Province , June 9: 5.

—. 1989. "Somebody tailed Cindy." The Province, June 1: 4.

Mulgrew, Ian. 1991. Who Killed Cindy James? Seal Press: New York, NY.

Pemberton, Kim. 1989. "Strange ordeal of Cindy James." Vancouver Sun, July 13: 17.

Vancouver Sun. 1989. "Abduction feared by nurse's dad." Vancouver Sun, June 2: 37.

—. 1990. "Conflicting evidence fabricated tangled puzzle for inquest." Vancouver Sun, May 29: 9.

—. 1990. "Coroner's jury to hear of mysterious incidents." Vancouver Sun, February 26: 21.

—. 1989. "Police ask help in locating missing nurse." Vancouver Sun, May 30: 33.



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]]> The Strange Death of Cindy James Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:53 On June 8, 1989, a municipal worker discovered the body of forty-four-year-old Cindy James in the backyard of an abandoned home in Richmond, British Columbia, hogtied and with a woman’s stocking wrapped around her neck. Two weeks earlier, friends had reported Cindy missing when she failed to show up for a game of cards and when the authorities searched Cindy’s car, they discovered blood and other signs that indicated she may have met with foul play. After opening an investigation into Cindy’s death, investigators learned that, for nearly a decade leading up to her death, Cindy James had repeatedly reported to Richmond Police that she was a victim of harassment, stalking, and assault, and had even turned over threatening letters and answering machine messages as evidence of the harassment; yet local police were unable to verify her story or intervene to protect her. At first, Cindy’s death appeared to be the inevitable and tragic conclusion of a years’-long campaign of harassment and terror by an unknown stalker; however, when investigators began digging into Cindy’s personal history, they discovered evidence that contradicted their initial assumptions and pointed towards a far stranger explanation for her death. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Graham, Patracia. 1989. "We could have done better for Cindy." The Province, June 16: 37. Hall, Neal. 1989. "Body believed to be missing nurse's." Vancouver Sun, June 9: 1. —. 1990. "Ex-spouse angrily denied woman's lurid charge." Vancouver Sun, March 7: A12. —. 1990. "James' ex-husband tells of fear police would frame him." Vancouver Sun, March 8: 19. —. 1990. "James felt abandoned, ex-husband testifies ." Vancouver Sun, May 8: 16. —. 1990. "James inquest hears of 1984 kidnap claim." Vancouver Sun, March 2: 15. —. 1990. "James recalled bloody tale." Vancouver Sun, March 6: 19. —. 1990. "Under siege." Vancouver Sun, March 24: A9. Horwood, Holly. 1990. "James inquest a strain for jurors." The Province, May 31: 4. —. 1990. "Nurse changed her story." The Province, February 28: 6. —. 1990. "Threats, attacks preceded death." The Province, February 27: 2. Jiwa, Salim. 1989. "Body is nurse's." The Province , June 9: 5. —. 1989. "Somebody tailed Cindy." The Province, June 1: 4. Mulgrew, Ian. 1991. Who Killed Cindy James? Seal Press: New York, NY. Pemberton, Kim. 1989. "Strange ordeal of Cindy James." Vancouver Sun, July 13: 17. Vancouver Sun. 1989. "Abduction feared by nurse's dad." Vancouver Sun, June 2: 37. —. 1990. "Conflicting evidence fabricated tangled puzzle for inquest." Vancouver Sun, May 29: 9. —. 1990. "Coroner's jury to hear of mysterious incidents." Vancouver Sun, February 26: 21. —. 1989. "Police ask help in locating missing nurse." Vancouver Sun, May 30: 33. On June 8, 1989, a municipal worker discovered the body of forty-four-year-old Cindy James in the backyard of an abandoned home in Richmond, British Columbia, hogtied and with a woman’s stocking wrapped around her neck. Two weeks earlier, friends had reported Cindy missing when she failed to show up for a game of cards and when the authorities searched Cindy’s car, they discovered blood and other signs that indicated she may have met with foul play. After opening an investigation into Cindy’s death, investigators learned that, for nearly a decade leading up to her death, Cindy James had repeatedly reported to Richmond Police that she was a victim of harassment, stalking, and assault, and had even turned over threatening letters and answering machine messages as evidence of the harassment; yet local police were unable to verify her story or intervene to protect her. At first, Cindy’s death appeared to be the inevitable and tragic conclusion of a years’-long campaign of harassment and terror by an unknown stalker; however, when investigators began digging into Cindy’s personal history, they discovered evidence that contradicted their initial assumptions and pointed towards a far stranger explanation for her death. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Graham, Patracia. 1989. "We could have done better for Cindy." The Province, June 16: 37. Hall, Neal. 1989. "Body believed to be missing nurse's." Vancouver Sun, June 9: 1. —. 1990. "Ex-spouse angrily denied woman's lurid charge." Vancouver Sun, March 7: A12. —. 1990. "James' ex-husband tells of fear police would frame him." Vancouver Sun, March 8: 19. —. 1990. "James felt abandoned, ex-husband testifies ." Vancouver Sun, May 8: 16. —. 1990. "James inquest hears of 1984 kidnap claim." Vancouver Sun, March 2: 15. —. 1990. "James recalled bloody tale." Vancouver Sun, March 6: 19. —. 1990. "Under siege." Vancouver Sun, March 24: A9. Horwood, Holly. 1990. "James inquest a strain for jurors." The Province, May 31: 4. —. 1990. "Nurse changed her story." The Province, February 28: 6. —. 1990. "Threats, attacks preceded death." The Province, February 27: 2. Jiwa, Salim. 1989. "Body is nurse's." The Province , June 9: 5. —. 1989. "Somebody tailed Cindy." The Province, June 1: 4. Mulgrew, Ian. 1991. Who Killed Cindy James? Seal Press: New York, NY. Pemberton, Kim. 1989. "Strange ordeal of Cindy James." Vancouver Sun, July 13: 17. Vancouver Sun. 1989. "Abduction feared by nurse's dad." Vancouver Sun, June 2: 37. —. 1990. "Conflicting evidence fabricated tangled puzzle for inquest." Vancouver Sun, May 29: 9. —. 1990. "Coroner's jury to hear of mysterious incidents." Vancouver Sun, February 26: 21. —. 1989. "Police ask help in locating missing nurse." Vancouver Sun, May 30: 33. true crime, exhibit c true full 601 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6aPnJiOZlmkv_3_zzXgQrayGKaaVgRzn_KHeWEvQUvE Winnie Ruth Judd: The Trunk Murderess On October 20, 1931, baggage agents in Los Angeles received a tip that two trunks on the incoming Southern Pacific Railroad could contain contraband material. When the agents located the suspicious trunks, they opened them and were horrified to find within them the dismembered remains of Anne LeRoi and Hedvig Samuelson, two young women who had gone missing in Arizona days earlier. Both women had been shot to death.

Railroad agents quickly traced the trunks back to twenty-six-year-old Winnie Ruth Judd, but Judd disappeared into the crowd before authorities could apprehend and question her. Two days later, Judd surrendered to the LAPD, setting off one of the decade’s most sensational murder cases and making Winnie Ruth Judd, the “Trunk Murderess,” an object of public curiosity for decades to follow. Some called her a butcher and a psychopath, yet many others found it impossible to believe that she’d acted alone or that she was anything more than an unwilling accomplice.

Winnie Ruth Judd was ultimately found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but her life was spared, and her sentence was overturned when psychiatrists determined her to be mentally incompetent and she was sent to a psychiatric institution. Judd spent thirty years in an Arizona mental institution, from which she escaped and was recaptured six times, before finally winning parole in 1971.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!


References

Arizona Daily Star. 1932. "Testimony in Judd trial is before jurors." Arizona Daily Star, February 7: 1.

—. 1932. "Winnie Judd breaks under trial's strain." Arizona Daily Star, January 22: 1.

Associated Press. 1932. "Winnie Judd guilty, must hang for murder." Arizona Daily Star, February 9: 1.

—. 1932. "Mrs. Judd guilty of first degree murder." New York Times, February 9: 1.

—. 1939. "Mrs. Judd, slayer, escapes asylum." New York Times, October 26: 27.

Bommersbach, Jana. 1992. The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

Los Angeles Evening Express. 1931. "Youth reveals sister's story." Los Angeles Evening Express, October 20: 1.

Los Angeles Times. 1931. "Doctor wants to hunt wife." Los Angeles Times, October 21: 9.

—. 1931. "Trunk murder suspect dodges great dragnet." Los Angeles Times, October 21: 1.

—. 1931. "Trunk seeker ex-employee." Los Angeles Times, October 20: 2.

New York Times. 1932. "Alienist asserts Mrs. Judd is sane." New York Times, February 4: 9.

—. 1931. "Confession letter laid to Mrs. Judd." New York Times, October 25: 3.

—. 1931. "Mrs. Judd gives up in trunk murders." New York Times, October 24: 3.

—. 1932. "Mrs. Judd to die on scaffold May 11." New York Times, February 25: 44.

—. 1971. "Winnie Ruth Judd free on parole." New York Times, November 30: 53.

Stanley, Thiers. 1931. "Fears grip Mrs. Judd." Los Angeles Times, October 31: 1.

Tucson Citizen. 1931. "Accomplice sought." Tucson Citizen, October 20: 1.

—. 1932. "Eludes guard while mother is on stand." Tucson Citizen, January 26: 1.

—. 1931. "Student tells of trip to claim bodies of victims." Tucson Citizen, October 20: 1.

United Press International. 1982. "Trunk murderer wins big court settlement ." UPI Archive, December 31.

Winnie Ruth Judd v. State of Arizona. 1932. 41 Ariz. 176 (Ariz. 1932) (Supreme Court of Arizona, 12 December 12).

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]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/winnie-ruth-judd-the-trunk-murderess-0G_MI7vv On October 20, 1931, baggage agents in Los Angeles received a tip that two trunks on the incoming Southern Pacific Railroad could contain contraband material. When the agents located the suspicious trunks, they opened them and were horrified to find within them the dismembered remains of Anne LeRoi and Hedvig Samuelson, two young women who had gone missing in Arizona days earlier. Both women had been shot to death.

Railroad agents quickly traced the trunks back to twenty-six-year-old Winnie Ruth Judd, but Judd disappeared into the crowd before authorities could apprehend and question her. Two days later, Judd surrendered to the LAPD, setting off one of the decade’s most sensational murder cases and making Winnie Ruth Judd, the “Trunk Murderess,” an object of public curiosity for decades to follow. Some called her a butcher and a psychopath, yet many others found it impossible to believe that she’d acted alone or that she was anything more than an unwilling accomplice.

Winnie Ruth Judd was ultimately found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but her life was spared, and her sentence was overturned when psychiatrists determined her to be mentally incompetent and she was sent to a psychiatric institution. Judd spent thirty years in an Arizona mental institution, from which she escaped and was recaptured six times, before finally winning parole in 1971.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!


References

Arizona Daily Star. 1932. "Testimony in Judd trial is before jurors." Arizona Daily Star, February 7: 1.

—. 1932. "Winnie Judd breaks under trial's strain." Arizona Daily Star, January 22: 1.

Associated Press. 1932. "Winnie Judd guilty, must hang for murder." Arizona Daily Star, February 9: 1.

—. 1932. "Mrs. Judd guilty of first degree murder." New York Times, February 9: 1.

—. 1939. "Mrs. Judd, slayer, escapes asylum." New York Times, October 26: 27.

Bommersbach, Jana. 1992. The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

Los Angeles Evening Express. 1931. "Youth reveals sister's story." Los Angeles Evening Express, October 20: 1.

Los Angeles Times. 1931. "Doctor wants to hunt wife." Los Angeles Times, October 21: 9.

—. 1931. "Trunk murder suspect dodges great dragnet." Los Angeles Times, October 21: 1.

—. 1931. "Trunk seeker ex-employee." Los Angeles Times, October 20: 2.

New York Times. 1932. "Alienist asserts Mrs. Judd is sane." New York Times, February 4: 9.

—. 1931. "Confession letter laid to Mrs. Judd." New York Times, October 25: 3.

—. 1931. "Mrs. Judd gives up in trunk murders." New York Times, October 24: 3.

—. 1932. "Mrs. Judd to die on scaffold May 11." New York Times, February 25: 44.

—. 1971. "Winnie Ruth Judd free on parole." New York Times, November 30: 53.

Stanley, Thiers. 1931. "Fears grip Mrs. Judd." Los Angeles Times, October 31: 1.

Tucson Citizen. 1931. "Accomplice sought." Tucson Citizen, October 20: 1.

—. 1932. "Eludes guard while mother is on stand." Tucson Citizen, January 26: 1.

—. 1931. "Student tells of trip to claim bodies of victims." Tucson Citizen, October 20: 1.

United Press International. 1982. "Trunk murderer wins big court settlement ." UPI Archive, December 31.

Winnie Ruth Judd v. State of Arizona. 1932. 41 Ariz. 176 (Ariz. 1932) (Supreme Court of Arizona, 12 December 12).

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]]> Winnie Ruth Judd: The Trunk Murderess Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:34 On October 20, 1931, baggage agents in Los Angeles received a tip that two trunks on the incoming Southern Pacific Railroad could contain contraband material. When the agents located the suspicious trunks, they opened them and were horrified to find within them the dismembered remains of Anne LeRoi and Hedvig Samuelson, two young women who had gone missing in Arizona days earlier. Both women had been shot to death.  Railroad agents quickly traced the trunks back to twenty-six-year-old Winnie Ruth Judd, but Judd disappeared into the crowd before authorities could apprehend and question her. Two days later, Judd surrendered to the LAPD, setting off one of the decade’s most sensational murder cases and making Winnie Ruth Judd, the “Trunk Murderess,” an object of public curiosity for decades to follow. Some called her a butcher and a psychopath, yet many others found it impossible to believe that she’d acted alone or that she was anything more than an unwilling accomplice.  Winnie Ruth Judd was ultimately found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but her life was spared, and her sentence was overturned when psychiatrists determined her to be mentally incompetent and she was sent to a psychiatric institution. Judd spent thirty years in an Arizona mental institution, from which she escaped and was recaptured six times, before finally winning parole in 1971.   Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Arizona Daily Star. 1932. "Testimony in Judd trial is before jurors." Arizona Daily Star, February 7: 1. —. 1932. "Winnie Judd breaks under trial's strain." Arizona Daily Star, January 22: 1. Associated Press. 1932. "Winnie Judd guilty, must hang for murder." Arizona Daily Star, February 9: 1. —. 1932. "Mrs. Judd guilty of first degree murder." New York Times, February 9: 1. —. 1939. "Mrs. Judd, slayer, escapes asylum." New York Times, October 26: 27. Bommersbach, Jana. 1992. The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. Los Angeles Evening Express. 1931. "Youth reveals sister's story." Los Angeles Evening Express, October 20: 1. Los Angeles Times. 1931. "Doctor wants to hunt wife." Los Angeles Times, October 21: 9. —. 1931. "Trunk murder suspect dodges great dragnet." Los Angeles Times, October 21: 1. —. 1931. "Trunk seeker ex-employee." Los Angeles Times, October 20: 2. New York Times. 1932. "Alienist asserts Mrs. Judd is sane." New York Times, February 4: 9. —. 1931. "Confession letter laid to Mrs. Judd." New York Times, October 25: 3. —. 1931. "Mrs. Judd gives up in trunk murders." New York Times, October 24: 3. —. 1932. "Mrs. Judd to die on scaffold May 11." New York Times, February 25: 44. —. 1971. "Winnie Ruth Judd free on parole." New York Times, November 30: 53. Stanley, Thiers. 1931. "Fears grip Mrs. Judd." Los Angeles Times, October 31: 1. Tucson Citizen. 1931. "Accomplice sought." Tucson Citizen, October 20: 1. —. 1932. "Eludes guard while mother is on stand." Tucson Citizen, January 26: 1. —. 1931. "Student tells of trip to claim bodies of victims." Tucson Citizen, October 20: 1. United Press International. 1982. "Trunk murderer wins big court settlement ." UPI Archive, December 31. Winnie Ruth Judd v. State of Arizona. 1932. 41 Ariz. 176 (Ariz. 1932) (Supreme Court of Arizona, 12 December 12). On October 20, 1931, baggage agents in Los Angeles received a tip that two trunks on the incoming Southern Pacific Railroad could contain contraband material. When the agents located the suspicious trunks, they opened them and were horrified to find within them the dismembered remains of Anne LeRoi and Hedvig Samuelson, two young women who had gone missing in Arizona days earlier. Both women had been shot to death.  Railroad agents quickly traced the trunks back to twenty-six-year-old Winnie Ruth Judd, but Judd disappeared into the crowd before authorities could apprehend and question her. Two days later, Judd surrendered to the LAPD, setting off one of the decade’s most sensational murder cases and making Winnie Ruth Judd, the “Trunk Murderess,” an object of public curiosity for decades to follow. Some called her a butcher and a psychopath, yet many others found it impossible to believe that she’d acted alone or that she was anything more than an unwilling accomplice.  Winnie Ruth Judd was ultimately found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but her life was spared, and her sentence was overturned when psychiatrists determined her to be mentally incompetent and she was sent to a psychiatric institution. Judd spent thirty years in an Arizona mental institution, from which she escaped and was recaptured six times, before finally winning parole in 1971.   Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Arizona Daily Star. 1932. "Testimony in Judd trial is before jurors." Arizona Daily Star, February 7: 1. —. 1932. "Winnie Judd breaks under trial's strain." Arizona Daily Star, January 22: 1. Associated Press. 1932. "Winnie Judd guilty, must hang for murder." Arizona Daily Star, February 9: 1. —. 1932. "Mrs. Judd guilty of first degree murder." New York Times, February 9: 1. —. 1939. "Mrs. Judd, slayer, escapes asylum." New York Times, October 26: 27. Bommersbach, Jana. 1992. The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. Los Angeles Evening Express. 1931. "Youth reveals sister's story." Los Angeles Evening Express, October 20: 1. Los Angeles Times. 1931. "Doctor wants to hunt wife." Los Angeles Times, October 21: 9. —. 1931. "Trunk murder suspect dodges great dragnet." Los Angeles Times, October 21: 1. —. 1931. "Trunk seeker ex-employee." Los Angeles Times, October 20: 2. New York Times. 1932. "Alienist asserts Mrs. Judd is sane." New York Times, February 4: 9. —. 1931. "Confession letter laid to Mrs. Judd." New York Times, October 25: 3. —. 1931. "Mrs. Judd gives up in trunk murders." New York Times, October 24: 3. —. 1932. "Mrs. Judd to die on scaffold May 11." New York Times, February 25: 44. —. 1971. "Winnie Ruth Judd free on parole." New York Times, November 30: 53. Stanley, Thiers. 1931. "Fears grip Mrs. Judd." Los Angeles Times, October 31: 1. Tucson Citizen. 1931. "Accomplice sought." Tucson Citizen, October 20: 1. —. 1932. "Eludes guard while mother is on stand." Tucson Citizen, January 26: 1. —. 1931. "Student tells of trip to claim bodies of victims." Tucson Citizen, October 20: 1. United Press International. 1982. "Trunk murderer wins big court settlement ." UPI Archive, December 31. Winnie Ruth Judd v. State of Arizona. 1932. 41 Ariz. 176 (Ariz. 1932) (Supreme Court of Arizona, 12 December 12). true crime, exhibit c true full 600 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6X6eJkRlPZMZGiA8jMQG9m9Xz_HoYOM5fWEu7Be3LRk The Kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle (Part 2) In the early morning hours of December 17, 1968, two gunmen burst into the Atlanta motel room of Barbara Jane Mackle and her mother, Jane. After tying up and chloroforming Jane Mackle, the two kidnapped Barbara, forcing her into their car at gunpoint. Later that day, a family friend received a call at the Mackle home in Florida, instructing them to look in the northwest corner of the Mackle’s yard, where they would find a ransom note with details about how to ensure their daughter’s safe return.

Once the note was unearthed, the Mackle’s learned their daughter had been placed inside a box and buried in the ground in a remote location. She has enough food, water, and air to survive for a few days, but if the family doesn’t act quickly, there’s a good chance Barbara will die

The kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle was an elaborately planned, well-executed crime that quickly dominated local and national headlines, which was no small feat in a year of major social upheaval. By the 1960s, kidnapping for ransom was a familiar concept, but to be kidnapped and buried alive was a terrifying thought that shook Americans to their core and left everyone wondering, what kind of person could do such a thing?

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1968. "Kidnapped college girl found safe in box underground." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1.

—. 1968. "Mackle kidnapping suspect capturted; $480,000 recovered." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

—. 1968. "Kidnapped girl tells of ordeal of 83 hours entombed in box." New York Times, December 29: 44.

—. 1968. "Kidnapped girl, buried alive, is freed." New York Times, December 21: 1.

Atlanta Constitution. 1968. "80-hour burial ends in rescue." Atlanta Constitution, December 21: 1.

—. 1968. "Motel coed kidnapped here spurs nationwide alert for 2." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1.

Foreman, Laura. 1968. "Campus silent about the girl." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1.

Gary Steven Krist v. State of Georgia. 1970. 227 Ga. 85 (Ga. 1970) (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 3).

Markowitz, Arnold. 1969. "Plea of Innocent entered for Krist." Miami Herald, March 8: 1.

Miami Herald. 1969. "Krist collapses; is being force-fed." Miami Herald, April 25: 4.

—. 1969. "'Superiority' goes to jail." Miami Herald, May 28: 3.

—. 1969. "Who's villain of kidnap case?" Miami Herald, March 9: 19.

Miller, Gene. 1969. "Krist gets life in prison avter jury grants mercy." Miami Herald, May 27: 1.

—. 1969. "'Life imprisonment worse than death'." Miami Herald, May 27: 16.

Miller, Gene, and Barbara Mackle. 1971. Eighty-Three Hours till Dawn. New York, NY: Doubleday.

Murray, Frank. 1968. "Researcher and 2 sought in kidnap." Atlanta Constitution, December 20: 1.

New York Times. 1968. "Ransom pickup inadvertently foiled by Miami police." New York Times, December 20.

Raines, Howell. 1979. "Parole of a kidnapper angers Atlanta." New York Times, May 14: A14.

Sosin, Milt. 1969. "FBI hunts Ruth's 'flight pal'." Miami News, March 6: 1.

—. 1969. "Ruth: Everyone is against me." Miami News, March 7: 1.

United Press International. 1968. "Gunman and 'boy' kidnapp 20-year-old coed, Florida millionaire's daughter." New York Times, December 18: 25.

Vissar, Steve. 2006. "The strange odyssey of Gary Krist; From kidnapper to prisoner to doctor to alleged drug smuggler." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 19.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 9 Sep 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kidnapping-of-barbara-jane-mackle-part-2-BNPtkiEw In the early morning hours of December 17, 1968, two gunmen burst into the Atlanta motel room of Barbara Jane Mackle and her mother, Jane. After tying up and chloroforming Jane Mackle, the two kidnapped Barbara, forcing her into their car at gunpoint. Later that day, a family friend received a call at the Mackle home in Florida, instructing them to look in the northwest corner of the Mackle’s yard, where they would find a ransom note with details about how to ensure their daughter’s safe return.

Once the note was unearthed, the Mackle’s learned their daughter had been placed inside a box and buried in the ground in a remote location. She has enough food, water, and air to survive for a few days, but if the family doesn’t act quickly, there’s a good chance Barbara will die

The kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle was an elaborately planned, well-executed crime that quickly dominated local and national headlines, which was no small feat in a year of major social upheaval. By the 1960s, kidnapping for ransom was a familiar concept, but to be kidnapped and buried alive was a terrifying thought that shook Americans to their core and left everyone wondering, what kind of person could do such a thing?

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1968. "Kidnapped college girl found safe in box underground." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1.

—. 1968. "Mackle kidnapping suspect capturted; $480,000 recovered." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

—. 1968. "Kidnapped girl tells of ordeal of 83 hours entombed in box." New York Times, December 29: 44.

—. 1968. "Kidnapped girl, buried alive, is freed." New York Times, December 21: 1.

Atlanta Constitution. 1968. "80-hour burial ends in rescue." Atlanta Constitution, December 21: 1.

—. 1968. "Motel coed kidnapped here spurs nationwide alert for 2." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1.

Foreman, Laura. 1968. "Campus silent about the girl." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1.

Gary Steven Krist v. State of Georgia. 1970. 227 Ga. 85 (Ga. 1970) (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 3).

Markowitz, Arnold. 1969. "Plea of Innocent entered for Krist." Miami Herald, March 8: 1.

Miami Herald. 1969. "Krist collapses; is being force-fed." Miami Herald, April 25: 4.

—. 1969. "'Superiority' goes to jail." Miami Herald, May 28: 3.

—. 1969. "Who's villain of kidnap case?" Miami Herald, March 9: 19.

Miller, Gene. 1969. "Krist gets life in prison avter jury grants mercy." Miami Herald, May 27: 1.

—. 1969. "'Life imprisonment worse than death'." Miami Herald, May 27: 16.

Miller, Gene, and Barbara Mackle. 1971. Eighty-Three Hours till Dawn. New York, NY: Doubleday.

Murray, Frank. 1968. "Researcher and 2 sought in kidnap." Atlanta Constitution, December 20: 1.

New York Times. 1968. "Ransom pickup inadvertently foiled by Miami police." New York Times, December 20.

Raines, Howell. 1979. "Parole of a kidnapper angers Atlanta." New York Times, May 14: A14.

Sosin, Milt. 1969. "FBI hunts Ruth's 'flight pal'." Miami News, March 6: 1.

—. 1969. "Ruth: Everyone is against me." Miami News, March 7: 1.

United Press International. 1968. "Gunman and 'boy' kidnapp 20-year-old coed, Florida millionaire's daughter." New York Times, December 18: 25.

Vissar, Steve. 2006. "The strange odyssey of Gary Krist; From kidnapper to prisoner to doctor to alleged drug smuggler." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 19.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:40 In the early morning hours of December 17, 1968, two gunmen burst into the Atlanta motel room of Barbara Jane Mackle and her mother, Jane. After tying up and chloroforming Jane Mackle, the two kidnapped Barbara, forcing her into their car at gunpoint. Later that day, a family friend received a call at the Mackle home in Florida, instructing them to look in the northwest corner of the Mackle’s yard, where they would find a ransom note with details about how to ensure their daughter’s safe return. Once the note was unearthed, the Mackle’s learned their daughter had been placed inside a box and buried in the ground in a remote location. She has enough food, water, and air to survive for a few days, but if the family doesn’t act quickly, there’s a good chance Barbara will die The kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle was an elaborately planned, well-executed crime that quickly dominated local and national headlines, which was no small feat in a year of major social upheaval. By the 1960s, kidnapping for ransom was a familiar concept, but to be kidnapped and buried alive was a terrifying thought that shook Americans to their core and left everyone wondering, what kind of person could do such a thing? Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Associated Press. 1968. "Kidnapped college girl found safe in box underground." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1. —. 1968. "Mackle kidnapping suspect capturted; $480,000 recovered." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1. —. 1968. "Kidnapped girl tells of ordeal of 83 hours entombed in box." New York Times, December 29: 44. —. 1968. "Kidnapped girl, buried alive, is freed." New York Times, December 21: 1. Atlanta Constitution. 1968. "80-hour burial ends in rescue." Atlanta Constitution, December 21: 1. —. 1968. "Motel coed kidnapped here spurs nationwide alert for 2." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1. Foreman, Laura. 1968. "Campus silent about the girl." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1. Gary Steven Krist v. State of Georgia. 1970. 227 Ga. 85 (Ga. 1970) (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 3). Markowitz, Arnold. 1969. "Plea of Innocent entered for Krist." Miami Herald, March 8: 1. Miami Herald. 1969. "Krist collapses; is being force-fed." Miami Herald, April 25: 4. —. 1969. "'Superiority' goes to jail." Miami Herald, May 28: 3. —. 1969. "Who's villain of kidnap case?" Miami Herald, March 9: 19. Miller, Gene. 1969. "Krist gets life in prison avter jury grants mercy." Miami Herald, May 27: 1. —. 1969. "'Life imprisonment worse than death'." Miami Herald, May 27: 16. Miller, Gene, and Barbara Mackle. 1971. Eighty-Three Hours till Dawn. New York, NY: Doubleday. Murray, Frank. 1968. "Researcher and 2 sought in kidnap." Atlanta Constitution, December 20: 1. New York Times. 1968. "Ransom pickup inadvertently foiled by Miami police." New York Times, December 20. Raines, Howell. 1979. "Parole of a kidnapper angers Atlanta." New York Times, May 14: A14. Sosin, Milt. 1969. "FBI hunts Ruth's 'flight pal'." Miami News, March 6: 1. —. 1969. "Ruth: Everyone is against me." Miami News, March 7: 1. United Press International. 1968. "Gunman and 'boy' kidnapp 20-year-old coed, Florida millionaire's daughter." New York Times, December 18: 25. Vissar, Steve. 2006. "The strange odyssey of Gary Krist; From kidnapper to prisoner to doctor to alleged drug smuggler." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 19. In the early morning hours of December 17, 1968, two gunmen burst into the Atlanta motel room of Barbara Jane Mackle and her mother, Jane. After tying up and chloroforming Jane Mackle, the two kidnapped Barbara, forcing her into their car at gunpoint. Later that day, a family friend received a call at the Mackle home in Florida, instructing them to look in the northwest corner of the Mackle’s yard, where they would find a ransom note with details about how to ensure their daughter’s safe return. Once the note was unearthed, the Mackle’s learned their daughter had been placed inside a box and buried in the ground in a remote location. She has enough food, water, and air to survive for a few days, but if the family doesn’t act quickly, there’s a good chance Barbara will die The kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle was an elaborately planned, well-executed crime that quickly dominated local and national headlines, which was no small feat in a year of major social upheaval. By the 1960s, kidnapping for ransom was a familiar concept, but to be kidnapped and buried alive was a terrifying thought that shook Americans to their core and left everyone wondering, what kind of person could do such a thing? Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Associated Press. 1968. "Kidnapped college girl found safe in box underground." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1. —. 1968. "Mackle kidnapping suspect capturted; $480,000 recovered." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1. —. 1968. "Kidnapped girl tells of ordeal of 83 hours entombed in box." New York Times, December 29: 44. —. 1968. "Kidnapped girl, buried alive, is freed." New York Times, December 21: 1. Atlanta Constitution. 1968. "80-hour burial ends in rescue." Atlanta Constitution, December 21: 1. —. 1968. "Motel coed kidnapped here spurs nationwide alert for 2." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1. Foreman, Laura. 1968. "Campus silent about the girl." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1. Gary Steven Krist v. State of Georgia. 1970. 227 Ga. 85 (Ga. 1970) (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 3). Markowitz, Arnold. 1969. "Plea of Innocent entered for Krist." Miami Herald, March 8: 1. Miami Herald. 1969. "Krist collapses; is being force-fed." Miami Herald, April 25: 4. —. 1969. "'Superiority' goes to jail." Miami Herald, May 28: 3. —. 1969. "Who's villain of kidnap case?" Miami Herald, March 9: 19. Miller, Gene. 1969. "Krist gets life in prison avter jury grants mercy." Miami Herald, May 27: 1. —. 1969. "'Life imprisonment worse than death'." Miami Herald, May 27: 16. Miller, Gene, and Barbara Mackle. 1971. Eighty-Three Hours till Dawn. New York, NY: Doubleday. Murray, Frank. 1968. "Researcher and 2 sought in kidnap." Atlanta Constitution, December 20: 1. New York Times. 1968. "Ransom pickup inadvertently foiled by Miami police." New York Times, December 20. Raines, Howell. 1979. "Parole of a kidnapper angers Atlanta." New York Times, May 14: A14. Sosin, Milt. 1969. "FBI hunts Ruth's 'flight pal'." Miami News, March 6: 1. —. 1969. "Ruth: Everyone is against me." Miami News, March 7: 1. United Press International. 1968. "Gunman and 'boy' kidnapp 20-year-old coed, Florida millionaire's daughter." New York Times, December 18: 25. Vissar, Steve. 2006. "The strange odyssey of Gary Krist; From kidnapper to prisoner to doctor to alleged drug smuggler." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 19. true crime, exhibit c true full 599 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/XTtde9xSA4ZbI_NoaQEWBmSDaKYEtG0VPTUtKs-aBos The Kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle In the early morning hours of December 17, 1968, two gunmen burst into the Atlanta motel room of Barbara Jane Mackle and her mother, Jane. After tying up and chloroforming Jane Mackle, the two kidnapped Barbara, forcing her into their car at gunpoint. Later that day, a family friend received a call at the Mackle home in Florida, instructing them to look in the northwest corner of the Mackle’s yard, where they would find a ransom note with details about how to ensure their daughter’s safe return.

Once the note was unearthed, the Mackle’s learned their daughter had been placed inside a box and buried in the ground in a remote location. She has enough food, water, and air to survive for a few days, but if the family doesn’t act quickly, there’s a good chance Barbara will die

The kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle was an elaborately planned, well-executed crime that quickly dominated local and national headlines, which was no small feat in a year of major social upheaval. By the 1960s, kidnapping for ransom was a familiar concept, but to be kidnapped and buried alive was a terrifying thought that shook Americans to their core and left everyone wondering, what kind of person could do such a thing?

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1968. "Kidnapped college girl found safe in box underground." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1.

—. 1968. "Mackle kidnapping suspect capturted; $480,000 recovered." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

—. 1968. "Kidnapped girl tells of ordeal of 83 hours entombed in box." New York Times, December 29: 44.

—. 1968. "Kidnapped girl, buried alive, is freed." New York Times, December 21: 1.

Atlanta Constitution. 1968. "80-hour burial ends in rescue." Atlanta Constitution, December 21: 1.

—. 1968. "Motel coed kidnapped here spurs nationwide alert for 2." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1.

Foreman, Laura. 1968. "Campus silent about the girl." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1.

Gary Steven Krist v. State of Georgia. 1970. 227 Ga. 85 (Ga. 1970) (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 3).

Markowitz, Arnold. 1969. "Plea of Innocent entered for Krist." Miami Herald, March 8: 1.

Miami Herald. 1969. "Krist collapses; is being force-fed." Miami Herald, April 25: 4.

—. 1969. "'Superiority' goes to jail." Miami Herald, May 28: 3.

—. 1969. "Who's villain of kidnap case?" Miami Herald, March 9: 19.

Miller, Gene. 1969. "Krist gets life in prison avter jury grants mercy." Miami Herald, May 27: 1.

—. 1969. "'Life imprisonment worse than death'." Miami Herald, May 27: 16.

Miller, Gene, and Barbara Mackle. 1971. Eighty-Three Hours till Dawn. New York, NY: Doubleday.

Murray, Frank. 1968. "Researcher and 2 sought in kidnap." Atlanta Constitution, December 20: 1.

New York Times. 1968. "Ransom pickup inadvertently foiled by Miami police." New York Times, December 20.

Raines, Howell. 1979. "Parole of a kidnapper angers Atlanta." New York Times, May 14: A14.

Sosin, Milt. 1969. "FBI hunts Ruth's 'flight pal'." Miami News, March 6: 1.

—. 1969. "Ruth: Everyone is against me." Miami News, March 7: 1.

United Press International. 1968. "Gunman and 'boy' kidnapp 20-year-old coed, Florida millionaire's daughter." New York Times, December 18: 25.

Vissar, Steve. 2006. "The strange odyssey of Gary Krist; From kidnapper to prisoner to doctor to alleged drug smuggler." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 19.

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]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kidnapping-of-barbara-jane-mackle-C1Ff3REn In the early morning hours of December 17, 1968, two gunmen burst into the Atlanta motel room of Barbara Jane Mackle and her mother, Jane. After tying up and chloroforming Jane Mackle, the two kidnapped Barbara, forcing her into their car at gunpoint. Later that day, a family friend received a call at the Mackle home in Florida, instructing them to look in the northwest corner of the Mackle’s yard, where they would find a ransom note with details about how to ensure their daughter’s safe return.

Once the note was unearthed, the Mackle’s learned their daughter had been placed inside a box and buried in the ground in a remote location. She has enough food, water, and air to survive for a few days, but if the family doesn’t act quickly, there’s a good chance Barbara will die

The kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle was an elaborately planned, well-executed crime that quickly dominated local and national headlines, which was no small feat in a year of major social upheaval. By the 1960s, kidnapping for ransom was a familiar concept, but to be kidnapped and buried alive was a terrifying thought that shook Americans to their core and left everyone wondering, what kind of person could do such a thing?

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support!

References

Associated Press. 1968. "Kidnapped college girl found safe in box underground." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1.

—. 1968. "Mackle kidnapping suspect capturted; $480,000 recovered." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

—. 1968. "Kidnapped girl tells of ordeal of 83 hours entombed in box." New York Times, December 29: 44.

—. 1968. "Kidnapped girl, buried alive, is freed." New York Times, December 21: 1.

Atlanta Constitution. 1968. "80-hour burial ends in rescue." Atlanta Constitution, December 21: 1.

—. 1968. "Motel coed kidnapped here spurs nationwide alert for 2." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1.

Foreman, Laura. 1968. "Campus silent about the girl." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1.

Gary Steven Krist v. State of Georgia. 1970. 227 Ga. 85 (Ga. 1970) (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 3).

Markowitz, Arnold. 1969. "Plea of Innocent entered for Krist." Miami Herald, March 8: 1.

Miami Herald. 1969. "Krist collapses; is being force-fed." Miami Herald, April 25: 4.

—. 1969. "'Superiority' goes to jail." Miami Herald, May 28: 3.

—. 1969. "Who's villain of kidnap case?" Miami Herald, March 9: 19.

Miller, Gene. 1969. "Krist gets life in prison avter jury grants mercy." Miami Herald, May 27: 1.

—. 1969. "'Life imprisonment worse than death'." Miami Herald, May 27: 16.

Miller, Gene, and Barbara Mackle. 1971. Eighty-Three Hours till Dawn. New York, NY: Doubleday.

Murray, Frank. 1968. "Researcher and 2 sought in kidnap." Atlanta Constitution, December 20: 1.

New York Times. 1968. "Ransom pickup inadvertently foiled by Miami police." New York Times, December 20.

Raines, Howell. 1979. "Parole of a kidnapper angers Atlanta." New York Times, May 14: A14.

Sosin, Milt. 1969. "FBI hunts Ruth's 'flight pal'." Miami News, March 6: 1.

—. 1969. "Ruth: Everyone is against me." Miami News, March 7: 1.

United Press International. 1968. "Gunman and 'boy' kidnapp 20-year-old coed, Florida millionaire's daughter." New York Times, December 18: 25.

Vissar, Steve. 2006. "The strange odyssey of Gary Krist; From kidnapper to prisoner to doctor to alleged drug smuggler." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 19.

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]]> The Kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:30 In the early morning hours of December 17, 1968, two gunmen burst into the Atlanta motel room of Barbara Jane Mackle and her mother, Jane. After tying up and chloroforming Jane Mackle, the two kidnapped Barbara, forcing her into their car at gunpoint. Later that day, a family friend received a call at the Mackle home in Florida, instructing them to look in the northwest corner of the Mackle’s yard, where they would find a ransom note with details about how to ensure their daughter’s safe return. Once the note was unearthed, the Mackle’s learned their daughter had been placed inside a box and buried in the ground in a remote location. She has enough food, water, and air to survive for a few days, but if the family doesn’t act quickly, there’s a good chance Barbara will die The kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle was an elaborately planned, well-executed crime that quickly dominated local and national headlines, which was no small feat in a year of major social upheaval. By the 1960s, kidnapping for ransom was a familiar concept, but to be kidnapped and buried alive was a terrifying thought that shook Americans to their core and left everyone wondering, what kind of person could do such a thing? Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Associated Press. 1968. "Kidnapped college girl found safe in box underground." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1. —. 1968. "Mackle kidnapping suspect capturted; $480,000 recovered." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1. —. 1968. "Kidnapped girl tells of ordeal of 83 hours entombed in box." New York Times, December 29: 44. —. 1968. "Kidnapped girl, buried alive, is freed." New York Times, December 21: 1. Atlanta Constitution. 1968. "80-hour burial ends in rescue." Atlanta Constitution, December 21: 1. —. 1968. "Motel coed kidnapped here spurs nationwide alert for 2." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1. Foreman, Laura. 1968. "Campus silent about the girl." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1. Gary Steven Krist v. State of Georgia. 1970. 227 Ga. 85 (Ga. 1970) (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 3). Markowitz, Arnold. 1969. "Plea of Innocent entered for Krist." Miami Herald, March 8: 1. Miami Herald. 1969. "Krist collapses; is being force-fed." Miami Herald, April 25: 4. —. 1969. "'Superiority' goes to jail." Miami Herald, May 28: 3. —. 1969. "Who's villain of kidnap case?" Miami Herald, March 9: 19. Miller, Gene. 1969. "Krist gets life in prison avter jury grants mercy." Miami Herald, May 27: 1. —. 1969. "'Life imprisonment worse than death'." Miami Herald, May 27: 16. Miller, Gene, and Barbara Mackle. 1971. Eighty-Three Hours till Dawn. New York, NY: Doubleday. Murray, Frank. 1968. "Researcher and 2 sought in kidnap." Atlanta Constitution, December 20: 1. New York Times. 1968. "Ransom pickup inadvertently foiled by Miami police." New York Times, December 20. Raines, Howell. 1979. "Parole of a kidnapper angers Atlanta." New York Times, May 14: A14. Sosin, Milt. 1969. "FBI hunts Ruth's 'flight pal'." Miami News, March 6: 1. —. 1969. "Ruth: Everyone is against me." Miami News, March 7: 1. United Press International. 1968. "Gunman and 'boy' kidnapp 20-year-old coed, Florida millionaire's daughter." New York Times, December 18: 25. Vissar, Steve. 2006. "The strange odyssey of Gary Krist; From kidnapper to prisoner to doctor to alleged drug smuggler." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 19. In the early morning hours of December 17, 1968, two gunmen burst into the Atlanta motel room of Barbara Jane Mackle and her mother, Jane. After tying up and chloroforming Jane Mackle, the two kidnapped Barbara, forcing her into their car at gunpoint. Later that day, a family friend received a call at the Mackle home in Florida, instructing them to look in the northwest corner of the Mackle’s yard, where they would find a ransom note with details about how to ensure their daughter’s safe return. Once the note was unearthed, the Mackle’s learned their daughter had been placed inside a box and buried in the ground in a remote location. She has enough food, water, and air to survive for a few days, but if the family doesn’t act quickly, there’s a good chance Barbara will die The kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle was an elaborately planned, well-executed crime that quickly dominated local and national headlines, which was no small feat in a year of major social upheaval. By the 1960s, kidnapping for ransom was a familiar concept, but to be kidnapped and buried alive was a terrifying thought that shook Americans to their core and left everyone wondering, what kind of person could do such a thing? Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research and writing support! References Associated Press. 1968. "Kidnapped college girl found safe in box underground." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1. —. 1968. "Mackle kidnapping suspect capturted; $480,000 recovered." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1. —. 1968. "Kidnapped girl tells of ordeal of 83 hours entombed in box." New York Times, December 29: 44. —. 1968. "Kidnapped girl, buried alive, is freed." New York Times, December 21: 1. Atlanta Constitution. 1968. "80-hour burial ends in rescue." Atlanta Constitution, December 21: 1. —. 1968. "Motel coed kidnapped here spurs nationwide alert for 2." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1. Foreman, Laura. 1968. "Campus silent about the girl." Atlanta Constitution, December 18: 1. Gary Steven Krist v. State of Georgia. 1970. 227 Ga. 85 (Ga. 1970) (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 3). Markowitz, Arnold. 1969. "Plea of Innocent entered for Krist." Miami Herald, March 8: 1. Miami Herald. 1969. "Krist collapses; is being force-fed." Miami Herald, April 25: 4. —. 1969. "'Superiority' goes to jail." Miami Herald, May 28: 3. —. 1969. "Who's villain of kidnap case?" Miami Herald, March 9: 19. Miller, Gene. 1969. "Krist gets life in prison avter jury grants mercy." Miami Herald, May 27: 1. —. 1969. "'Life imprisonment worse than death'." Miami Herald, May 27: 16. Miller, Gene, and Barbara Mackle. 1971. Eighty-Three Hours till Dawn. New York, NY: Doubleday. Murray, Frank. 1968. "Researcher and 2 sought in kidnap." Atlanta Constitution, December 20: 1. New York Times. 1968. "Ransom pickup inadvertently foiled by Miami police." New York Times, December 20. Raines, Howell. 1979. "Parole of a kidnapper angers Atlanta." New York Times, May 14: A14. Sosin, Milt. 1969. "FBI hunts Ruth's 'flight pal'." Miami News, March 6: 1. —. 1969. "Ruth: Everyone is against me." Miami News, March 7: 1. United Press International. 1968. "Gunman and 'boy' kidnapp 20-year-old coed, Florida millionaire's daughter." New York Times, December 18: 25. Vissar, Steve. 2006. "The strange odyssey of Gary Krist; From kidnapper to prisoner to doctor to alleged drug smuggler." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 19. true crime, exhibit c true full 597 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/3-29w2Bvp6oCtP323B-vF1xPG0lmWRUjgkwNP6hW1Kw Spooky Lighthouses: Volume 4 Weirdos! Everyone Rejoice!! September is upon us! Let's welcome the 'BER' months with the FOURTH installment of Spooky Lighthouses! Today Alaina & Ash talk about the morbid history of two lighthouses: The Cape Romain Lighthouse in South Carolina & Little Ross Lighthouse in Scotland!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 2 Sep 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-lighthouses-volume-4-Yw3AVJPh Weirdos! Everyone Rejoice!! September is upon us! Let's welcome the 'BER' months with the FOURTH installment of Spooky Lighthouses! Today Alaina & Ash talk about the morbid history of two lighthouses: The Cape Romain Lighthouse in South Carolina & Little Ross Lighthouse in Scotland!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Spooky Lighthouses: Volume 4 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:03 Weirdos! Everyone Rejoice!! September is upon us! Let's welcome the 'BER' months with the FOURTH installment of Spooky Lighthouses! Today Alaina & Ash talk about the morbid history of two lighthouses: The Cape Romain Lighthouse in South Carolina & Little Ross Lighthouse in Scotland! Weirdos! Everyone Rejoice!! September is upon us! Let's welcome the 'BER' months with the FOURTH installment of Spooky Lighthouses! Today Alaina & Ash talk about the morbid history of two lighthouses: The Cape Romain Lighthouse in South Carolina & Little Ross Lighthouse in Scotland! true crime, exhibit c true full 596 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Wprj4KzYtCwtY9bfliqpEuvztSfHTCwPDGWwP_f8RwY “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club” presented by Audible – My Best Friend's Exorcism with Special Guest, Sabrina From 2 Girls 1 Ghost! Weirdos!! It’s our second SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible! Today we’re joined by one of our besties, Sabrina from 2 Girls 1 Ghost to chat about Grady Hendrix's, “My Best Friends Exorcism”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club’ AND the conversation as we talk about our favorite characters, themes, and scenes! Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite part of the book, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/weirdos-audiobook-club-presented-by-audible-my-best-friends-exorcism-with-special-guest-sabrina-from-2-girls-1-ghost-pbcqtVyH Weirdos!! It’s our second SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible! Today we’re joined by one of our besties, Sabrina from 2 Girls 1 Ghost to chat about Grady Hendrix's, “My Best Friends Exorcism”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club’ AND the conversation as we talk about our favorite characters, themes, and scenes! Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite part of the book, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club” presented by Audible – My Best Friend's Exorcism with Special Guest, Sabrina From 2 Girls 1 Ghost! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:04 Weirdos!! It’s our second SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible! Today we’re joined by one of our besties, Sabrina from 2 Girls 1 Ghost to chat about Grady Hendrix's, “My Best Friends Exorcism”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club’ AND the conversation as we talk about our favorite characters, themes, and scenes! Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite part of the book, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well! Weirdos!! It’s our second SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible! Today we’re joined by one of our besties, Sabrina from 2 Girls 1 Ghost to chat about Grady Hendrix's, “My Best Friends Exorcism”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club’ AND the conversation as we talk about our favorite characters, themes, and scenes! Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite part of the book, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well! true crime, exhibit c true full 598 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PIHur6AKUala3VW0-24syjQ7sOMZsgWNkHYAeI5vyIU Listener Tales 89 Weirdos! The Time has come for Listener Tales! We have a great batch of stories brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! On today's episode, we tell tales of babysitting for a murderer, a story from our best friend (we're so sorry we accidentally speak over you in the car!! a story about being a ghost writer for an abusive ex, and a nephew who had tea parties with deceased relatives!


If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-89-VLxUib0U Weirdos! The Time has come for Listener Tales! We have a great batch of stories brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! On today's episode, we tell tales of babysitting for a murderer, a story from our best friend (we're so sorry we accidentally speak over you in the car!! a story about being a ghost writer for an abusive ex, and a nephew who had tea parties with deceased relatives!


If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 89 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:26 Weirdos! The Time has come for Listener Tales! We have a great batch of stories brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! On today's episode, we tell tales of babysitting for a murderer, a story from our best friend (we're so sorry we accidentally speak over you in the car!! a story about being a ghost writer for an abusive ex, and a nephew who had tea parties with deceased relatives! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Weirdos! The Time has come for Listener Tales! We have a great batch of stories brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! On today's episode, we tell tales of babysitting for a murderer, a story from our best friend (we're so sorry we accidentally speak over you in the car!! a story about being a ghost writer for an abusive ex, and a nephew who had tea parties with deceased relatives! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 595 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/V7U5P6md9LxiLlnt2bdXnwqugFWPQtnhmTu4_7d5NV4 The Disappearance of the Springfield Three In the early morning hours of June 7, 1992, best friends and recent high school graduates Suzie Streeter and Stacy McCall finished up their graduation festivities and headed back to Suzie’s house that she shared with her mother, Sherill Levitt. When the girls failed to meet their friends for a planned trip the following day, two of those friends went by Levitt’s house to check on them. Despite all three women’s cars being parked in the driveway and the front door being unlocked, no one was home. Perhaps more alarming was the fact that the purses, wallets, and other items of all three women were still at the house, and the television in Streeter’s bedroom had been left on. Hours later, when the three still hadn’t been seen or heard from, Stacy McCall’s mother called the police and reported them missing.

For months the case of the “Springfield Three” dominated headlines in and around the city of Springfield, Missouri and consumed a massive amount of law enforcement resources; yet leads and evidence were sparse, and it seemed to many that the three missing women had simply vanished into thin air. In the thirty years since they went missing, the investigation has produced a number of compelling leads and potential suspects, but none have produced any answers or arrests and the disappearance of the Springfield Three remains one of the city’s most baffling mysteries.

Anyone with information about the disappearance is encouraged to contact the Springfield Police at (417) 864-1810 or place an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at (417) 869-8477. Tips and information can also be submitted online at P3tips.com.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Barnes, Deborah, and Traci Bauer. 1992. "Frantic families watchful for trio." Springfield News-Leader, June 9: 3.

Bauer, Traci. 1992. "Three women vanish." Springfield News-Leader, June 9: 1.

Benson, Ana. 2021. The Disappearance of the Springfield Three. Duluth, MN: Trellis Publishing.

Bentley, Chris , and Robert Keyes. 1992. "Police follow transient lead." Springfield News-Leader, June 16: 1.

Bentley, Chris. 1992. "Disappearance leaves woman's son 'frantic'." Springfield News-Leader, June 10: 1.

Clark, Christopher. 1992. "Who could be so cruel? Friends shake their heads." Speingfield News-Leader, June 10: 1.

Clark, Christopher, Traci Bauer, and Chris Bentley. 1992. "Typical teenagers, a loving mother." Springfield News-Ledger, June 10: 14.

Davis, Ron. 1992. "Troubled." Springfield News-Leader, June 26: 1.

Keyes, Robert. 1996. "Inmate to go 'under microscope'." Springfield News-Leader, January 19: 1.

—. 1996. "Missing women case leads police to Texas." Springfield News-Leader, January 2: 1.

—. 1992. "Streeter's brother passes polygraph." Springfield News-Leader, June 12: 6.

—. 1996. "Talk with inmate leads to 'nothing shattering'." Springfield News-Leader, January 20: 1.

—. 2006. "Three Missing women: Ten years later." Springfield News-Leader, June 8.

—. 1992. "Too many felonies." Springfield News-Leader, July 11: 1.

—. 1992. "Waitress gives clue." Springfield News-Leader, June 24: 1.

—. 1992. "'We're doing all we can'." Springfield News-Leader, June 21: 9.

O'Dell, Kathleen. 1992. "A sixth sense about a baffling case." Springfield News-Leader, June 28: 1.

Reid, Kyani. 2022. 30 years later family still seeking answers in the disappearance of three Springfield, Missouri women. June 12. Accessed July 31, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/30-years-later-family-still-seeking-answers-disappearance-three-springfield-n1296285.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-disappearance-of-the-springfield-three-1N6Iqgsn In the early morning hours of June 7, 1992, best friends and recent high school graduates Suzie Streeter and Stacy McCall finished up their graduation festivities and headed back to Suzie’s house that she shared with her mother, Sherill Levitt. When the girls failed to meet their friends for a planned trip the following day, two of those friends went by Levitt’s house to check on them. Despite all three women’s cars being parked in the driveway and the front door being unlocked, no one was home. Perhaps more alarming was the fact that the purses, wallets, and other items of all three women were still at the house, and the television in Streeter’s bedroom had been left on. Hours later, when the three still hadn’t been seen or heard from, Stacy McCall’s mother called the police and reported them missing.

For months the case of the “Springfield Three” dominated headlines in and around the city of Springfield, Missouri and consumed a massive amount of law enforcement resources; yet leads and evidence were sparse, and it seemed to many that the three missing women had simply vanished into thin air. In the thirty years since they went missing, the investigation has produced a number of compelling leads and potential suspects, but none have produced any answers or arrests and the disappearance of the Springfield Three remains one of the city’s most baffling mysteries.

Anyone with information about the disappearance is encouraged to contact the Springfield Police at (417) 864-1810 or place an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at (417) 869-8477. Tips and information can also be submitted online at P3tips.com.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Barnes, Deborah, and Traci Bauer. 1992. "Frantic families watchful for trio." Springfield News-Leader, June 9: 3.

Bauer, Traci. 1992. "Three women vanish." Springfield News-Leader, June 9: 1.

Benson, Ana. 2021. The Disappearance of the Springfield Three. Duluth, MN: Trellis Publishing.

Bentley, Chris , and Robert Keyes. 1992. "Police follow transient lead." Springfield News-Leader, June 16: 1.

Bentley, Chris. 1992. "Disappearance leaves woman's son 'frantic'." Springfield News-Leader, June 10: 1.

Clark, Christopher. 1992. "Who could be so cruel? Friends shake their heads." Speingfield News-Leader, June 10: 1.

Clark, Christopher, Traci Bauer, and Chris Bentley. 1992. "Typical teenagers, a loving mother." Springfield News-Ledger, June 10: 14.

Davis, Ron. 1992. "Troubled." Springfield News-Leader, June 26: 1.

Keyes, Robert. 1996. "Inmate to go 'under microscope'." Springfield News-Leader, January 19: 1.

—. 1996. "Missing women case leads police to Texas." Springfield News-Leader, January 2: 1.

—. 1992. "Streeter's brother passes polygraph." Springfield News-Leader, June 12: 6.

—. 1996. "Talk with inmate leads to 'nothing shattering'." Springfield News-Leader, January 20: 1.

—. 2006. "Three Missing women: Ten years later." Springfield News-Leader, June 8.

—. 1992. "Too many felonies." Springfield News-Leader, July 11: 1.

—. 1992. "Waitress gives clue." Springfield News-Leader, June 24: 1.

—. 1992. "'We're doing all we can'." Springfield News-Leader, June 21: 9.

O'Dell, Kathleen. 1992. "A sixth sense about a baffling case." Springfield News-Leader, June 28: 1.

Reid, Kyani. 2022. 30 years later family still seeking answers in the disappearance of three Springfield, Missouri women. June 12. Accessed July 31, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/30-years-later-family-still-seeking-answers-disappearance-three-springfield-n1296285.

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]]> The Disappearance of the Springfield Three Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:59 In the early morning hours of June 7, 1992, best friends and recent high school graduates Suzie Streeter and Stacy McCall finished up their graduation festivities and headed back to Suzie’s house that she shared with her mother, Sherill Levitt. When the girls failed to meet their friends for a planned trip the following day, two of those friends went by Levitt’s house to check on them. Despite all three women’s cars being parked in the driveway and the front door being unlocked, no one was home. Perhaps more alarming was the fact that the purses, wallets, and other items of all three women were still at the house, and the television in Streeter’s bedroom had been left on. Hours later, when the three still hadn’t been seen or heard from, Stacy McCall’s mother called the police and reported them missing. For months the case of the “Springfield Three” dominated headlines in and around the city of Springfield, Missouri and consumed a massive amount of law enforcement resources; yet leads and evidence were sparse, and it seemed to many that the three missing women had simply vanished into thin air. In the thirty years since they went missing, the investigation has produced a number of compelling leads and potential suspects, but none have produced any answers or arrests and the disappearance of the Springfield Three remains one of the city’s most baffling mysteries.  Anyone with information about the disappearance is encouraged to contact the Springfield Police at (417) 864-1810 or place an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at (417) 869-8477. Tips and information can also be submitted online at P3tips.com. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Barnes, Deborah, and Traci Bauer. 1992. "Frantic families watchful for trio." Springfield News-Leader, June 9: 3. Bauer, Traci. 1992. "Three women vanish." Springfield News-Leader, June 9: 1. Benson, Ana. 2021. The Disappearance of the Springfield Three. Duluth, MN: Trellis Publishing. Bentley, Chris , and Robert Keyes. 1992. "Police follow transient lead." Springfield News-Leader, June 16: 1. Bentley, Chris. 1992. "Disappearance leaves woman's son 'frantic'." Springfield News-Leader, June 10: 1. Clark, Christopher. 1992. "Who could be so cruel? Friends shake their heads." Speingfield News-Leader, June 10: 1. Clark, Christopher, Traci Bauer, and Chris Bentley. 1992. "Typical teenagers, a loving mother." Springfield News-Ledger, June 10: 14. Davis, Ron. 1992. "Troubled." Springfield News-Leader, June 26: 1. Keyes, Robert. 1996. "Inmate to go 'under microscope'." Springfield News-Leader, January 19: 1. —. 1996. "Missing women case leads police to Texas." Springfield News-Leader, January 2: 1. —. 1992. "Streeter's brother passes polygraph." Springfield News-Leader, June 12: 6. —. 1996. "Talk with inmate leads to 'nothing shattering'." Springfield News-Leader, January 20: 1. —. 2006. "Three Missing women: Ten years later." Springfield News-Leader, June 8. —. 1992. "Too many felonies." Springfield News-Leader, July 11: 1. —. 1992. "Waitress gives clue." Springfield News-Leader, June 24: 1. —. 1992. "'We're doing all we can'." Springfield News-Leader, June 21: 9. O'Dell, Kathleen. 1992. "A sixth sense about a baffling case." Springfield News-Leader, June 28: 1. Reid, Kyani. 2022. 30 years later family still seeking answers in the disappearance of three Springfield, Missouri women. June 12. Accessed July 31, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/30-years-later-family-still-seeking-answers-disappearance-three-springfield-n1296285. In the early morning hours of June 7, 1992, best friends and recent high school graduates Suzie Streeter and Stacy McCall finished up their graduation festivities and headed back to Suzie’s house that she shared with her mother, Sherill Levitt. When the girls failed to meet their friends for a planned trip the following day, two of those friends went by Levitt’s house to check on them. Despite all three women’s cars being parked in the driveway and the front door being unlocked, no one was home. Perhaps more alarming was the fact that the purses, wallets, and other items of all three women were still at the house, and the television in Streeter’s bedroom had been left on. Hours later, when the three still hadn’t been seen or heard from, Stacy McCall’s mother called the police and reported them missing. For months the case of the “Springfield Three” dominated headlines in and around the city of Springfield, Missouri and consumed a massive amount of law enforcement resources; yet leads and evidence were sparse, and it seemed to many that the three missing women had simply vanished into thin air. In the thirty years since they went missing, the investigation has produced a number of compelling leads and potential suspects, but none have produced any answers or arrests and the disappearance of the Springfield Three remains one of the city’s most baffling mysteries.  Anyone with information about the disappearance is encouraged to contact the Springfield Police at (417) 864-1810 or place an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at (417) 869-8477. Tips and information can also be submitted online at P3tips.com. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Barnes, Deborah, and Traci Bauer. 1992. "Frantic families watchful for trio." Springfield News-Leader, June 9: 3. Bauer, Traci. 1992. "Three women vanish." Springfield News-Leader, June 9: 1. Benson, Ana. 2021. The Disappearance of the Springfield Three. Duluth, MN: Trellis Publishing. Bentley, Chris , and Robert Keyes. 1992. "Police follow transient lead." Springfield News-Leader, June 16: 1. Bentley, Chris. 1992. "Disappearance leaves woman's son 'frantic'." Springfield News-Leader, June 10: 1. Clark, Christopher. 1992. "Who could be so cruel? Friends shake their heads." Speingfield News-Leader, June 10: 1. Clark, Christopher, Traci Bauer, and Chris Bentley. 1992. "Typical teenagers, a loving mother." Springfield News-Ledger, June 10: 14. Davis, Ron. 1992. "Troubled." Springfield News-Leader, June 26: 1. Keyes, Robert. 1996. "Inmate to go 'under microscope'." Springfield News-Leader, January 19: 1. —. 1996. "Missing women case leads police to Texas." Springfield News-Leader, January 2: 1. —. 1992. "Streeter's brother passes polygraph." Springfield News-Leader, June 12: 6. —. 1996. "Talk with inmate leads to 'nothing shattering'." Springfield News-Leader, January 20: 1. —. 2006. "Three Missing women: Ten years later." Springfield News-Leader, June 8. —. 1992. "Too many felonies." Springfield News-Leader, July 11: 1. —. 1992. "Waitress gives clue." Springfield News-Leader, June 24: 1. —. 1992. "'We're doing all we can'." Springfield News-Leader, June 21: 9. O'Dell, Kathleen. 1992. "A sixth sense about a baffling case." Springfield News-Leader, June 28: 1. Reid, Kyani. 2022. 30 years later family still seeking answers in the disappearance of three Springfield, Missouri women. June 12. Accessed July 31, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/30-years-later-family-still-seeking-answers-disappearance-three-springfield-n1296285. true crime, exhibit c true full 594 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hRgUOBBtVEcg5GWKxE0uWtU9I6xEBZoYy90_FiQ2y9s Lee Roy Martin: The Gaffney Strangler In the winter of 1968, reporter Bill Gibbons got an anonymous call from a man who wanted to confess to three murders in the small town of Gaffney, South Carolina. Gibbons thought the call was a prank, but he took it to the sheriff and the two men travel out to the first of three locations where the caller claimed to have left the bodies. After searching casually through the underbrush for a short time, the men discover the nude body of twenty-year-old Nancy Carol Paris, who’d been strangled to death. At the second location, they discovered the body of fourteen-year-old Tina Rhinehart, who appeared to have been killed in the same manner as Paris. Investigators soon learned that the third location the caller gave was where police had discovered the body of Annie Dedmond six months earlier.

In the days that followed, the “Gaffney Strangler,” as the press would come to call him, would contact Gibbons several more times, demanding that he print stories about the murders in the newspaper. He also insisted that Gibbons and the sheriff’s department needed to do something about the fact that Annie Dedmond’s husband, Roger, was sitting in jail for Annie’s murder. Then, a week later, the strangler struck again, this time kidnapping fifteen-year-old Opal Buckson in broad daylight, throwing her in the trunk of his car while her sister watched helplessly. Opal’s body would be discovered a week later, dead like the others.

A few days after the discovery of Opal’s body, police arrested Lee Roy Martin, a local mill worker and father of three who’d been born and raised in Gaffney. The arrest shocked the local residents and left everyone wondering, in a town as small as Gaffney, how could they have lived their entire lives with a violent psychopath and never known it?

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Charlotte Observer. 1972. "About Roger Dedmond, convicted of killing his wife." Charlotte Observer, November 7: 30.

2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Christine Connor. Performed by Christine Connor.

Dalton, Robert, and Craig Peters. 2009. Gaffney Strangler terrorized town 40 years ago, murdering 4 women. July 5. Accessed July 29, 2024. https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2009/07/05/gaffney-strangler-terrorized-town-40-years-ago-murdering-4-women/29885910007/.

Fuller, Bill, and Jack Horan. 1968. "Dog only murder witness?" Charlotte Observer, February 10: 1.

Gaffney Ledger. 1968. "Attorneys ask court transcript of trial." Gaffney Ledger, February 21: 1.

—. 1968. "Officers search well; find Opal's clothing." Gaffney Ledger, February 28: 1.

Howe, Claudia. 1968. "Grim mystery, violent deaths engulf Gaffney." Charlotte Observer, February 14: 10.

Jones, Mark R. 2007. Palmetto Predators: Monsters Among Us. Charleston, SC: The History Press.

Martin, Tommy. 1988. "Lives of golf pro, texile worker crossed paths on February 13, 1968." Gaffney Ledger, February 5: 4.

—. 1968. "Martin sentenced to life in prison." Gaffney Ledger, September 19: 1.

McCuen, Sam E. 1968. "Crank telephone calls plague Gaffney police." The State, February 16: 19.

—. 1968. "Gaffney girl is kidnapped." The State, February 14: 1.

—. 1968. "Mother convinced her son innocent." The State, February 9: 1.

Skipp, Catherine. 2009. "Gaffney, S.C. haunted by murderous memories ." Newsweek, July 8.

The Gaffney Ledger. 1968. "Martin is charged in 3 stranglings." Gaffney Ledger, February 19: 1.

The State. 1968. "2 bodies found after phone call." The State, February 9: 1.

—. 1968. "Suspect attempts suicide." The State, February 21: 15.

Truluck, Jack. 1968. "In-laws believe Dedmond is guilty." Gaffney Ledger, February 21: 1.

United Press International. 1968. "Lee Roy Martin indicted in 4 Gaffney stranglings." Greenville News, May 21: 1.



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]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/lee-roy-martin-the-gaffney-strangler-es6C2BpR In the winter of 1968, reporter Bill Gibbons got an anonymous call from a man who wanted to confess to three murders in the small town of Gaffney, South Carolina. Gibbons thought the call was a prank, but he took it to the sheriff and the two men travel out to the first of three locations where the caller claimed to have left the bodies. After searching casually through the underbrush for a short time, the men discover the nude body of twenty-year-old Nancy Carol Paris, who’d been strangled to death. At the second location, they discovered the body of fourteen-year-old Tina Rhinehart, who appeared to have been killed in the same manner as Paris. Investigators soon learned that the third location the caller gave was where police had discovered the body of Annie Dedmond six months earlier.

In the days that followed, the “Gaffney Strangler,” as the press would come to call him, would contact Gibbons several more times, demanding that he print stories about the murders in the newspaper. He also insisted that Gibbons and the sheriff’s department needed to do something about the fact that Annie Dedmond’s husband, Roger, was sitting in jail for Annie’s murder. Then, a week later, the strangler struck again, this time kidnapping fifteen-year-old Opal Buckson in broad daylight, throwing her in the trunk of his car while her sister watched helplessly. Opal’s body would be discovered a week later, dead like the others.

A few days after the discovery of Opal’s body, police arrested Lee Roy Martin, a local mill worker and father of three who’d been born and raised in Gaffney. The arrest shocked the local residents and left everyone wondering, in a town as small as Gaffney, how could they have lived their entire lives with a violent psychopath and never known it?

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Charlotte Observer. 1972. "About Roger Dedmond, convicted of killing his wife." Charlotte Observer, November 7: 30.

2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Christine Connor. Performed by Christine Connor.

Dalton, Robert, and Craig Peters. 2009. Gaffney Strangler terrorized town 40 years ago, murdering 4 women. July 5. Accessed July 29, 2024. https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2009/07/05/gaffney-strangler-terrorized-town-40-years-ago-murdering-4-women/29885910007/.

Fuller, Bill, and Jack Horan. 1968. "Dog only murder witness?" Charlotte Observer, February 10: 1.

Gaffney Ledger. 1968. "Attorneys ask court transcript of trial." Gaffney Ledger, February 21: 1.

—. 1968. "Officers search well; find Opal's clothing." Gaffney Ledger, February 28: 1.

Howe, Claudia. 1968. "Grim mystery, violent deaths engulf Gaffney." Charlotte Observer, February 14: 10.

Jones, Mark R. 2007. Palmetto Predators: Monsters Among Us. Charleston, SC: The History Press.

Martin, Tommy. 1988. "Lives of golf pro, texile worker crossed paths on February 13, 1968." Gaffney Ledger, February 5: 4.

—. 1968. "Martin sentenced to life in prison." Gaffney Ledger, September 19: 1.

McCuen, Sam E. 1968. "Crank telephone calls plague Gaffney police." The State, February 16: 19.

—. 1968. "Gaffney girl is kidnapped." The State, February 14: 1.

—. 1968. "Mother convinced her son innocent." The State, February 9: 1.

Skipp, Catherine. 2009. "Gaffney, S.C. haunted by murderous memories ." Newsweek, July 8.

The Gaffney Ledger. 1968. "Martin is charged in 3 stranglings." Gaffney Ledger, February 19: 1.

The State. 1968. "2 bodies found after phone call." The State, February 9: 1.

—. 1968. "Suspect attempts suicide." The State, February 21: 15.

Truluck, Jack. 1968. "In-laws believe Dedmond is guilty." Gaffney Ledger, February 21: 1.

United Press International. 1968. "Lee Roy Martin indicted in 4 Gaffney stranglings." Greenville News, May 21: 1.



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]]> Lee Roy Martin: The Gaffney Strangler Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:52 In the winter of 1968, reporter Bill Gibbons got an anonymous call from a man who wanted to confess to three murders in the small town of Gaffney, South Carolina. Gibbons thought the call was a prank, but he took it to the sheriff and the two men travel out to the first of three locations where the caller claimed to have left the bodies. After searching casually through the underbrush for a short time, the men discover the nude body of twenty-year-old Nancy Carol Paris, who’d been strangled to death. At the second location, they discovered the body of fourteen-year-old Tina Rhinehart, who appeared to have been killed in the same manner as Paris. Investigators soon learned that the third location the caller gave was where police had discovered the body of Annie Dedmond six months earlier. In the days that followed, the “Gaffney Strangler,” as the press would come to call him, would contact Gibbons several more times, demanding that he print stories about the murders in the newspaper. He also insisted that Gibbons and the sheriff’s department needed to do something about the fact that Annie Dedmond’s husband, Roger, was sitting in jail for Annie’s murder. Then, a week later, the strangler struck again, this time kidnapping fifteen-year-old Opal Buckson in broad daylight, throwing her in the trunk of his car while her sister watched helplessly. Opal’s body would be discovered a week later, dead like the others. A few days after the discovery of Opal’s body, police arrested Lee Roy Martin, a local mill worker and father of three who’d been born and raised in Gaffney. The arrest shocked the local residents and left everyone wondering, in a town as small as Gaffney, how could they have lived their entire lives with a violent psychopath and never known it? Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Charlotte Observer. 1972. "About Roger Dedmond, convicted of killing his wife." Charlotte Observer, November 7: 30. 2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Christine Connor. Performed by Christine Connor. Dalton, Robert, and Craig Peters. 2009. Gaffney Strangler terrorized town 40 years ago, murdering 4 women. July 5. Accessed July 29, 2024. https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2009/07/05/gaffney-strangler-terrorized-town-40-years-ago-murdering-4-women/29885910007/. Fuller, Bill, and Jack Horan. 1968. "Dog only murder witness?" Charlotte Observer, February 10: 1. Gaffney Ledger. 1968. "Attorneys ask court transcript of trial." Gaffney Ledger, February 21: 1. —. 1968. "Officers search well; find Opal's clothing." Gaffney Ledger, February 28: 1. Howe, Claudia. 1968. "Grim mystery, violent deaths engulf Gaffney." Charlotte Observer, February 14: 10. Jones, Mark R. 2007. Palmetto Predators: Monsters Among Us. Charleston, SC: The History Press. Martin, Tommy. 1988. "Lives of golf pro, texile worker crossed paths on February 13, 1968." Gaffney Ledger, February 5: 4. —. 1968. "Martin sentenced to life in prison." Gaffney Ledger, September 19: 1. McCuen, Sam E. 1968. "Crank telephone calls plague Gaffney police." The State, February 16: 19. —. 1968. "Gaffney girl is kidnapped." The State, February 14: 1. —. 1968. "Mother convinced her son innocent." The State, February 9: 1. Skipp, Catherine. 2009. "Gaffney, S.C. haunted by murderous memories ." Newsweek, July 8. The Gaffney Ledger. 1968. "Martin is charged in 3 stranglings." Gaffney Ledger, February 19: 1. The State. 1968. "2 bodies found after phone call." The State, February 9: 1. —. 1968. "Suspect attempts suicide." The State, February 21: 15. Truluck, Jack. 1968. "In-laws believe Dedmond is guilty." Gaffney Ledger, February 21: 1. United Press International. 1968. "Lee Roy Martin indicted in 4 Gaffney stranglings." Greenville News, May 21: 1. In the winter of 1968, reporter Bill Gibbons got an anonymous call from a man who wanted to confess to three murders in the small town of Gaffney, South Carolina. Gibbons thought the call was a prank, but he took it to the sheriff and the two men travel out to the first of three locations where the caller claimed to have left the bodies. After searching casually through the underbrush for a short time, the men discover the nude body of twenty-year-old Nancy Carol Paris, who’d been strangled to death. At the second location, they discovered the body of fourteen-year-old Tina Rhinehart, who appeared to have been killed in the same manner as Paris. Investigators soon learned that the third location the caller gave was where police had discovered the body of Annie Dedmond six months earlier. In the days that followed, the “Gaffney Strangler,” as the press would come to call him, would contact Gibbons several more times, demanding that he print stories about the murders in the newspaper. He also insisted that Gibbons and the sheriff’s department needed to do something about the fact that Annie Dedmond’s husband, Roger, was sitting in jail for Annie’s murder. Then, a week later, the strangler struck again, this time kidnapping fifteen-year-old Opal Buckson in broad daylight, throwing her in the trunk of his car while her sister watched helplessly. Opal’s body would be discovered a week later, dead like the others. A few days after the discovery of Opal’s body, police arrested Lee Roy Martin, a local mill worker and father of three who’d been born and raised in Gaffney. The arrest shocked the local residents and left everyone wondering, in a town as small as Gaffney, how could they have lived their entire lives with a violent psychopath and never known it? Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Charlotte Observer. 1972. "About Roger Dedmond, convicted of killing his wife." Charlotte Observer, November 7: 30. 2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Christine Connor. Performed by Christine Connor. Dalton, Robert, and Craig Peters. 2009. Gaffney Strangler terrorized town 40 years ago, murdering 4 women. July 5. Accessed July 29, 2024. https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2009/07/05/gaffney-strangler-terrorized-town-40-years-ago-murdering-4-women/29885910007/. Fuller, Bill, and Jack Horan. 1968. "Dog only murder witness?" Charlotte Observer, February 10: 1. Gaffney Ledger. 1968. "Attorneys ask court transcript of trial." Gaffney Ledger, February 21: 1. —. 1968. "Officers search well; find Opal's clothing." Gaffney Ledger, February 28: 1. Howe, Claudia. 1968. "Grim mystery, violent deaths engulf Gaffney." Charlotte Observer, February 14: 10. Jones, Mark R. 2007. Palmetto Predators: Monsters Among Us. Charleston, SC: The History Press. Martin, Tommy. 1988. "Lives of golf pro, texile worker crossed paths on February 13, 1968." Gaffney Ledger, February 5: 4. —. 1968. "Martin sentenced to life in prison." Gaffney Ledger, September 19: 1. McCuen, Sam E. 1968. "Crank telephone calls plague Gaffney police." The State, February 16: 19. —. 1968. "Gaffney girl is kidnapped." The State, February 14: 1. —. 1968. "Mother convinced her son innocent." The State, February 9: 1. Skipp, Catherine. 2009. "Gaffney, S.C. haunted by murderous memories ." Newsweek, July 8. The Gaffney Ledger. 1968. "Martin is charged in 3 stranglings." Gaffney Ledger, February 19: 1. The State. 1968. "2 bodies found after phone call." The State, February 9: 1. —. 1968. "Suspect attempts suicide." The State, February 21: 15. Truluck, Jack. 1968. "In-laws believe Dedmond is guilty." Gaffney Ledger, February 21: 1. United Press International. 1968. "Lee Roy Martin indicted in 4 Gaffney stranglings." Greenville News, May 21: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 593 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/TcJlo4xLxU9p7Ps20OY2MyOkBaKS8E29BptlL94HtyM Nellie May Madison: California’s First Woman on Death Row On the afternoon of March 25, 1934, Belle Bradley found one of her tenants, forty-five-year-old Eric Madison, dead on the floor of the apartment he rented with his wife, Nellie. Madison had been shot in the back four times with a .32 caliber revolver and there was no sign of Nellie Madison, nor was there any evidence of a break-in or a robbery. In the days that followed, investigators quickly determined that Nellie had shot her husband and they tracked her to a remote cabin in northern California, where she was arrested and taken back to Los Angeles and charged with the murder.

To the Los Angeles police and press, Nellie Madison was suspicious from the very start; not for any obvious reason or evidence against her, but because she openly defied the categories and characteristics used to define a wife and woman at the time. Although she was only thirty-three years old, she had been married five times and yet had no children. She also had a strong skillset from having worked many jobs, and having been raised on a farm in Montana, she was a skilled survivalist who had never needed the help of a man. Going into the murder trial, it was these facts, more than any physical evidence or witness testimony, that would count against her.

After a two-week trial, Nellie Madison was found guilty for the murder of her husband and sentenced to death, making her the first woman to ever sit on death row in the state’s history. However, Nellie’s death sentence was hardly the end of her case; in fact, it was the turning point in the story that would finally bring the truth about Eric’s death into the light.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Cairns, Kathleen. 2005. "Saved From the Gallows." California Supreme Court Historical Society 5-14.

—. 2007. The Enigma Woman: The Death Sentence of Nellie May Madison. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press.

2015. A Crime to Remember. Television. Directed by Christine Connor. Accessed July 23, 2024.

Los Angeles Evening Post-Record. 1934. "Calls woman Lady Macbeth." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 20: 1.

—. 1934. "Hint Madison is still alive." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 13: 1.

—. 1934. "Mrs. Madison facinc noose; plans appeal." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 23: 1.

—. 1934. "Self defense may be argued." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 6: 1.

—. 1934. "Widow unmoved by death story." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, April 12: 7.

Los Angeles Times. 1934. "Auditor found slain; wife hunted in inquiry." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 15.

—. 1934. "Death clew hunt pushed." Los Angeles Times, April 1: 17.

—. 1934. "Death plea hits widow." Los Angeles Times, June 20: 17.

—. 1934. "Deatn case widow mum." Los Angeles Times, Marchh 27: 19.

—. 1934. "Doubt cast on identity." Los Angeles Times, June 14: 17.

—. 1934. "Madison may be exhumed." Los Angeles Times, June 16: 13.

—. 1934. "Second pistol bought by Mrs. Madison hunted in mysrtery murder case." Los Angeles Times, March 28: 5.

—. 1934. "Slaying of mate denied." Los Angeles Times, June 15: 36.

—. 1934. "Widow veils death tale." Los Angeles Times, March 28: 17.

Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2007. "Unwitting pioneer of the battered-woman defense." Los Angeles Times, February 4.

The People of California v. Nellie May Madison. 1935. 3826 (Supreme Court of the State of California, May 27).

Underwood, Agness. 1934. "Widow weeps when held in murder quiz." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, March 29: 1.

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]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/nellie-may-madison-californias-first-woman-on-death-row-POjuWlfK On the afternoon of March 25, 1934, Belle Bradley found one of her tenants, forty-five-year-old Eric Madison, dead on the floor of the apartment he rented with his wife, Nellie. Madison had been shot in the back four times with a .32 caliber revolver and there was no sign of Nellie Madison, nor was there any evidence of a break-in or a robbery. In the days that followed, investigators quickly determined that Nellie had shot her husband and they tracked her to a remote cabin in northern California, where she was arrested and taken back to Los Angeles and charged with the murder.

To the Los Angeles police and press, Nellie Madison was suspicious from the very start; not for any obvious reason or evidence against her, but because she openly defied the categories and characteristics used to define a wife and woman at the time. Although she was only thirty-three years old, she had been married five times and yet had no children. She also had a strong skillset from having worked many jobs, and having been raised on a farm in Montana, she was a skilled survivalist who had never needed the help of a man. Going into the murder trial, it was these facts, more than any physical evidence or witness testimony, that would count against her.

After a two-week trial, Nellie Madison was found guilty for the murder of her husband and sentenced to death, making her the first woman to ever sit on death row in the state’s history. However, Nellie’s death sentence was hardly the end of her case; in fact, it was the turning point in the story that would finally bring the truth about Eric’s death into the light.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Cairns, Kathleen. 2005. "Saved From the Gallows." California Supreme Court Historical Society 5-14.

—. 2007. The Enigma Woman: The Death Sentence of Nellie May Madison. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press.

2015. A Crime to Remember. Television. Directed by Christine Connor. Accessed July 23, 2024.

Los Angeles Evening Post-Record. 1934. "Calls woman Lady Macbeth." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 20: 1.

—. 1934. "Hint Madison is still alive." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 13: 1.

—. 1934. "Mrs. Madison facinc noose; plans appeal." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 23: 1.

—. 1934. "Self defense may be argued." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 6: 1.

—. 1934. "Widow unmoved by death story." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, April 12: 7.

Los Angeles Times. 1934. "Auditor found slain; wife hunted in inquiry." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 15.

—. 1934. "Death clew hunt pushed." Los Angeles Times, April 1: 17.

—. 1934. "Death plea hits widow." Los Angeles Times, June 20: 17.

—. 1934. "Deatn case widow mum." Los Angeles Times, Marchh 27: 19.

—. 1934. "Doubt cast on identity." Los Angeles Times, June 14: 17.

—. 1934. "Madison may be exhumed." Los Angeles Times, June 16: 13.

—. 1934. "Second pistol bought by Mrs. Madison hunted in mysrtery murder case." Los Angeles Times, March 28: 5.

—. 1934. "Slaying of mate denied." Los Angeles Times, June 15: 36.

—. 1934. "Widow veils death tale." Los Angeles Times, March 28: 17.

Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2007. "Unwitting pioneer of the battered-woman defense." Los Angeles Times, February 4.

The People of California v. Nellie May Madison. 1935. 3826 (Supreme Court of the State of California, May 27).

Underwood, Agness. 1934. "Widow weeps when held in murder quiz." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, March 29: 1.

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]]> Nellie May Madison: California’s First Woman on Death Row Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:36:16 On the afternoon of March 25, 1934, Belle Bradley found one of her tenants, forty-five-year-old Eric Madison, dead on the floor of the apartment he rented with his wife, Nellie. Madison had been shot in the back four times with a .32 caliber revolver and there was no sign of Nellie Madison, nor was there any evidence of a break-in or a robbery. In the days that followed, investigators quickly determined that Nellie had shot her husband and they tracked her to a remote cabin in northern California, where she was arrested and taken back to Los Angeles and charged with the murder. To the Los Angeles police and press, Nellie Madison was suspicious from the very start; not for any obvious reason or evidence against her, but because she openly defied the categories and characteristics used to define a wife and woman at the time. Although she was only thirty-three years old, she had been married five times and yet had no children. She also had a strong skillset from having worked many jobs, and having been raised on a farm in Montana, she was a skilled survivalist who had never needed the help of a man. Going into the murder trial, it was these facts, more than any physical evidence or witness testimony, that would count against her. After a two-week trial, Nellie Madison was found guilty for the murder of her husband and sentenced to death, making her the first woman to ever sit on death row in the state’s history. However, Nellie’s death sentence was hardly the end of her case; in fact, it was the turning point in the story that would finally bring the truth about Eric’s death into the light. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Cairns, Kathleen. 2005. "Saved From the Gallows." California Supreme Court Historical Society 5-14. —. 2007. The Enigma Woman: The Death Sentence of Nellie May Madison. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press. 2015. A Crime to Remember. Television. Directed by Christine Connor. Accessed July 23, 2024. Los Angeles Evening Post-Record. 1934. "Calls woman Lady Macbeth." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 20: 1. —. 1934. "Hint Madison is still alive." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 13: 1. —. 1934. "Mrs. Madison facinc noose; plans appeal." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 23: 1. —. 1934. "Self defense may be argued." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 6: 1. —. 1934. "Widow unmoved by death story." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, April 12: 7. Los Angeles Times. 1934. "Auditor found slain; wife hunted in inquiry." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 15. —. 1934. "Death clew hunt pushed." Los Angeles Times, April 1: 17. —. 1934. "Death plea hits widow." Los Angeles Times, June 20: 17. —. 1934. "Deatn case widow mum." Los Angeles Times, Marchh 27: 19. —. 1934. "Doubt cast on identity." Los Angeles Times, June 14: 17. —. 1934. "Madison may be exhumed." Los Angeles Times, June 16: 13. —. 1934. "Second pistol bought by Mrs. Madison hunted in mysrtery murder case." Los Angeles Times, March 28: 5. —. 1934. "Slaying of mate denied." Los Angeles Times, June 15: 36. —. 1934. "Widow veils death tale." Los Angeles Times, March 28: 17. Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2007. "Unwitting pioneer of the battered-woman defense." Los Angeles Times, February 4. The People of California v. Nellie May Madison. 1935. 3826 (Supreme Court of the State of California, May 27). Underwood, Agness. 1934. "Widow weeps when held in murder quiz." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, March 29: 1. On the afternoon of March 25, 1934, Belle Bradley found one of her tenants, forty-five-year-old Eric Madison, dead on the floor of the apartment he rented with his wife, Nellie. Madison had been shot in the back four times with a .32 caliber revolver and there was no sign of Nellie Madison, nor was there any evidence of a break-in or a robbery. In the days that followed, investigators quickly determined that Nellie had shot her husband and they tracked her to a remote cabin in northern California, where she was arrested and taken back to Los Angeles and charged with the murder. To the Los Angeles police and press, Nellie Madison was suspicious from the very start; not for any obvious reason or evidence against her, but because she openly defied the categories and characteristics used to define a wife and woman at the time. Although she was only thirty-three years old, she had been married five times and yet had no children. She also had a strong skillset from having worked many jobs, and having been raised on a farm in Montana, she was a skilled survivalist who had never needed the help of a man. Going into the murder trial, it was these facts, more than any physical evidence or witness testimony, that would count against her. After a two-week trial, Nellie Madison was found guilty for the murder of her husband and sentenced to death, making her the first woman to ever sit on death row in the state’s history. However, Nellie’s death sentence was hardly the end of her case; in fact, it was the turning point in the story that would finally bring the truth about Eric’s death into the light. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Cairns, Kathleen. 2005. "Saved From the Gallows." California Supreme Court Historical Society 5-14. —. 2007. The Enigma Woman: The Death Sentence of Nellie May Madison. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press. 2015. A Crime to Remember. Television. Directed by Christine Connor. Accessed July 23, 2024. Los Angeles Evening Post-Record. 1934. "Calls woman Lady Macbeth." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 20: 1. —. 1934. "Hint Madison is still alive." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 13: 1. —. 1934. "Mrs. Madison facinc noose; plans appeal." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 23: 1. —. 1934. "Self defense may be argued." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, June 6: 1. —. 1934. "Widow unmoved by death story." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, April 12: 7. Los Angeles Times. 1934. "Auditor found slain; wife hunted in inquiry." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 15. —. 1934. "Death clew hunt pushed." Los Angeles Times, April 1: 17. —. 1934. "Death plea hits widow." Los Angeles Times, June 20: 17. —. 1934. "Deatn case widow mum." Los Angeles Times, Marchh 27: 19. —. 1934. "Doubt cast on identity." Los Angeles Times, June 14: 17. —. 1934. "Madison may be exhumed." Los Angeles Times, June 16: 13. —. 1934. "Second pistol bought by Mrs. Madison hunted in mysrtery murder case." Los Angeles Times, March 28: 5. —. 1934. "Slaying of mate denied." Los Angeles Times, June 15: 36. —. 1934. "Widow veils death tale." Los Angeles Times, March 28: 17. Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2007. "Unwitting pioneer of the battered-woman defense." Los Angeles Times, February 4. The People of California v. Nellie May Madison. 1935. 3826 (Supreme Court of the State of California, May 27). Underwood, Agness. 1934. "Widow weeps when held in murder quiz." Los Angeles Evening Post-Record, March 29: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 592 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/7ClwRcK1lKHGujCQeCQj1X-Sywt8Ha5Vdu4hKb3wju4 The Radium Girls When Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium in 1898, the chemical element was quickly adopted by manufacturers for its luminescent properties that would go on to be used in, among other things, the painting of clock faces, watches, and instrument panels, allowing them to be seen in the dark. At the time, the introduction of radioluminescent materials into manufacturing was hailed as a scientific solution to an age-old frustration, but it didn’t take long before that solution was shown to have terrible consequences.

As a radioactive element, radium is highly toxic to humans, particularly when ingested or inhaled. While it seemed unlikely that anyone would ingest or inhale the radium used to paint a clockface, this fact posed a serious problem for the largely female factory workers whose job it was to paint the dials. These “Radium Girls,” as they would come to be known, not only spent most of their day in close proximity to the paint, but also employed a technique in which they frequently wet their paintbrushes with their mouths, consuming small amounts of radium in the process.

Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, hundreds of young women working in at least three radium dial factories in the United States suffered deadly radiation poisoning as a result of working so closely with radium, all without any safety protocols and completely unaware of the dangers. After dozens of deaths, a group of factory workers successfully sued their employers for damages, exposing the widespread disregard for worker safety. While the suits were generally a major victory for the American labor movement, it was ultimately hard-won and little comfort to those who would die within a few years.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Camden Courier-Post. 1928. "Woman radium victim offers living body to aid in search for cure." Courier-Post, May 29: 1.

eGov Newswire. 2021. "Menedez leads colleagues in introducing senate resolution to honor the lives and legacy of the 'Radium Girls'." eGov Newswire, June 26.

Evening Courier. 1927. "Radium poison victims want damage suit limits raised." Evening Courier, July 19: 2.

Galant, Debbie. 1996. "Living with a radium nightmare." New York Times, September 29: NJ1.

Lang, Daniel. 1959. "A most valuable accident." New Yorker, April 24: 49.

McAndrew, Tara McClellan. 2018. The Radium Girls: An Illinois Tragedy. January 25. Accessed July 8, 2024. https://www.nprillinois.org/equity-justice/2018-01-25/the-radium-girls-an-illinois-tragedy.

Moore, Kate. 2017. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. New York, NY: Sourcebooks.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. n.d. Radium Girls: The Story of US Radium’s Superfund Site. Environmental Preservation Snapshot, Orange, NJ: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

New York Times. 1928. "Finds no bar to suit by radium victims." New York Times, May 23: 11.

Prisco, Jacopo. 2017. "Radium Girls: The dark times of luminous watches." CNN, December 19.

United Press. 1928. "Woman, dying by degrees, tells of symptoms of radium posioning." Courier-News, May 16: 6.

—. 1928. "3 more are victims of radiun poisoning." Evening Courier, May 22: 1.

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]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-radium-girls-iYK0E7S4 When Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium in 1898, the chemical element was quickly adopted by manufacturers for its luminescent properties that would go on to be used in, among other things, the painting of clock faces, watches, and instrument panels, allowing them to be seen in the dark. At the time, the introduction of radioluminescent materials into manufacturing was hailed as a scientific solution to an age-old frustration, but it didn’t take long before that solution was shown to have terrible consequences.

As a radioactive element, radium is highly toxic to humans, particularly when ingested or inhaled. While it seemed unlikely that anyone would ingest or inhale the radium used to paint a clockface, this fact posed a serious problem for the largely female factory workers whose job it was to paint the dials. These “Radium Girls,” as they would come to be known, not only spent most of their day in close proximity to the paint, but also employed a technique in which they frequently wet their paintbrushes with their mouths, consuming small amounts of radium in the process.

Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, hundreds of young women working in at least three radium dial factories in the United States suffered deadly radiation poisoning as a result of working so closely with radium, all without any safety protocols and completely unaware of the dangers. After dozens of deaths, a group of factory workers successfully sued their employers for damages, exposing the widespread disregard for worker safety. While the suits were generally a major victory for the American labor movement, it was ultimately hard-won and little comfort to those who would die within a few years.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Camden Courier-Post. 1928. "Woman radium victim offers living body to aid in search for cure." Courier-Post, May 29: 1.

eGov Newswire. 2021. "Menedez leads colleagues in introducing senate resolution to honor the lives and legacy of the 'Radium Girls'." eGov Newswire, June 26.

Evening Courier. 1927. "Radium poison victims want damage suit limits raised." Evening Courier, July 19: 2.

Galant, Debbie. 1996. "Living with a radium nightmare." New York Times, September 29: NJ1.

Lang, Daniel. 1959. "A most valuable accident." New Yorker, April 24: 49.

McAndrew, Tara McClellan. 2018. The Radium Girls: An Illinois Tragedy. January 25. Accessed July 8, 2024. https://www.nprillinois.org/equity-justice/2018-01-25/the-radium-girls-an-illinois-tragedy.

Moore, Kate. 2017. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. New York, NY: Sourcebooks.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. n.d. Radium Girls: The Story of US Radium’s Superfund Site. Environmental Preservation Snapshot, Orange, NJ: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

New York Times. 1928. "Finds no bar to suit by radium victims." New York Times, May 23: 11.

Prisco, Jacopo. 2017. "Radium Girls: The dark times of luminous watches." CNN, December 19.

United Press. 1928. "Woman, dying by degrees, tells of symptoms of radium posioning." Courier-News, May 16: 6.

—. 1928. "3 more are victims of radiun poisoning." Evening Courier, May 22: 1.

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]]> The Radium Girls Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:22:15 When Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium in 1898, the chemical element was quickly adopted by manufacturers for its luminescent properties that would go on to be used in, among other things, the painting of clock faces, watches, and instrument panels, allowing them to be seen in the dark. At the time, the introduction of radioluminescent materials into manufacturing was hailed as a scientific solution to an age-old frustration, but it didn’t take long before that solution was shown to have terrible consequences.     As a radioactive element, radium is highly toxic to humans, particularly when ingested or inhaled. While it seemed unlikely that anyone would ingest or inhale the radium used to paint a clockface, this fact posed a serious problem for the largely female factory workers whose job it was to paint the dials. These “Radium Girls,” as they would come to be known, not only spent most of their day in close proximity to the paint, but also employed a technique in which they frequently wet their paintbrushes with their mouths, consuming small amounts of radium in the process.  Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, hundreds of young women working in at least three radium dial factories in the United States suffered deadly radiation poisoning as a result of working so closely with radium, all without any safety protocols and completely unaware of the dangers. After dozens of deaths, a group of factory workers successfully sued their employers for damages, exposing the widespread disregard for worker safety. While the suits were generally a major victory for the American labor movement, it was ultimately hard-won and little comfort to those who would die within a few years. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Camden Courier-Post. 1928. "Woman radium victim offers living body to aid in search for cure." Courier-Post, May 29: 1. eGov Newswire. 2021. "Menedez leads colleagues in introducing senate resolution to honor the lives and legacy of the 'Radium Girls'." eGov Newswire, June 26. Evening Courier. 1927. "Radium poison victims want damage suit limits raised." Evening Courier, July 19: 2. Galant, Debbie. 1996. "Living with a radium nightmare." New York Times, September 29: NJ1. Lang, Daniel. 1959. "A most valuable accident." New Yorker, April 24: 49. McAndrew, Tara McClellan. 2018. The Radium Girls: An Illinois Tragedy. January 25. Accessed July 8, 2024. https://www.nprillinois.org/equity-justice/2018-01-25/the-radium-girls-an-illinois-tragedy. Moore, Kate. 2017. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. New York, NY: Sourcebooks. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. n.d. Radium Girls: The Story of US Radium’s Superfund Site. Environmental Preservation Snapshot, Orange, NJ: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. New York Times. 1928. "Finds no bar to suit by radium victims." New York Times, May 23: 11. Prisco, Jacopo. 2017. "Radium Girls: The dark times of luminous watches." CNN, December 19. United Press. 1928. "Woman, dying by degrees, tells of symptoms of radium posioning." Courier-News, May 16: 6. —. 1928. "3 more are victims of radiun poisoning." Evening Courier, May 22: 1. When Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium in 1898, the chemical element was quickly adopted by manufacturers for its luminescent properties that would go on to be used in, among other things, the painting of clock faces, watches, and instrument panels, allowing them to be seen in the dark. At the time, the introduction of radioluminescent materials into manufacturing was hailed as a scientific solution to an age-old frustration, but it didn’t take long before that solution was shown to have terrible consequences.     As a radioactive element, radium is highly toxic to humans, particularly when ingested or inhaled. While it seemed unlikely that anyone would ingest or inhale the radium used to paint a clockface, this fact posed a serious problem for the largely female factory workers whose job it was to paint the dials. These “Radium Girls,” as they would come to be known, not only spent most of their day in close proximity to the paint, but also employed a technique in which they frequently wet their paintbrushes with their mouths, consuming small amounts of radium in the process.  Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, hundreds of young women working in at least three radium dial factories in the United States suffered deadly radiation poisoning as a result of working so closely with radium, all without any safety protocols and completely unaware of the dangers. After dozens of deaths, a group of factory workers successfully sued their employers for damages, exposing the widespread disregard for worker safety. While the suits were generally a major victory for the American labor movement, it was ultimately hard-won and little comfort to those who would die within a few years. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Camden Courier-Post. 1928. "Woman radium victim offers living body to aid in search for cure." Courier-Post, May 29: 1. eGov Newswire. 2021. "Menedez leads colleagues in introducing senate resolution to honor the lives and legacy of the 'Radium Girls'." eGov Newswire, June 26. Evening Courier. 1927. "Radium poison victims want damage suit limits raised." Evening Courier, July 19: 2. Galant, Debbie. 1996. "Living with a radium nightmare." New York Times, September 29: NJ1. Lang, Daniel. 1959. "A most valuable accident." New Yorker, April 24: 49. McAndrew, Tara McClellan. 2018. The Radium Girls: An Illinois Tragedy. January 25. Accessed July 8, 2024. https://www.nprillinois.org/equity-justice/2018-01-25/the-radium-girls-an-illinois-tragedy. Moore, Kate. 2017. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. New York, NY: Sourcebooks. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. n.d. Radium Girls: The Story of US Radium’s Superfund Site. Environmental Preservation Snapshot, Orange, NJ: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. New York Times. 1928. "Finds no bar to suit by radium victims." New York Times, May 23: 11. Prisco, Jacopo. 2017. "Radium Girls: The dark times of luminous watches." CNN, December 19. United Press. 1928. "Woman, dying by degrees, tells of symptoms of radium posioning." Courier-News, May 16: 6. —. 1928. "3 more are victims of radiun poisoning." Evening Courier, May 22: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 591 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-MrBWiGxtl6go01zqMZ-481gqBFzlM4-ZOVF740WI_c The Murder of Albert Snyder On the morning of March 20, 1927, nine-year-old Lorraine Snyder was awakened by the sound of gentle knocking at her bedroom door and when she opened it, she found her mother bound and gagged on the floor. According to the girl’s mother, Ruth Snyder, someone had broken into the house in the middle of the night, knocked her unconscious and tied her up, then murdered her husband, Albert. Ruth claimed the motive was robbery, but investigators were immediately suspicious of her. Not only was there no sign of forced entry, but Albert’s murder had been particularly brutal and appeared personal. A day later, when police found Ruth’s supposedly stolen items hidden in the house, her story started to fall apart.

The murder of Albert Snyder had everything depression-era Americans were looking for in a media distraction—sex, extramarital affairs, fraud, and murder. From the moment Ruth and her boyfriend, Judd Gray, were arrested for the murder of her husband, they were thrust into the spotlight and would remain fixtures on the front pages of the papers across New York up to and including the final moments of their lives.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Beckley, Zoe. 1927. "Ruth Snyder to escape chair, is Zoe Beckley's forecast." Times Union, April 19: 1.

Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1927. "Suspect is held after cops grill dead man's wife." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 21: 1.

Brooklyn Times Union. 1927. "Hid lover in her home, then went to party." Brooklyn Times Union, March 21: 25.

—. 1928. "Ruth and Judd die, she first, in sobs; each is forgiving." Brooklyn Times Union, Janaury 13: 1.

MacKellar, Landis. 2006. The Double Indemnity Murder: Ruth Snyder, Judd Gray, and New York's Crime of the Century. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press.

New York Times. 1927. "Cross-examination of Mrs. Ruth Snyder on her last day on the stand." New York Times, May 4: 16.

—. 1927. "Girl finds mother bound." New York Times, March 21: 1.

—. 1927. "Gray's first story was full of denial." New York Times, March 22: 3.

—. 1927. "Judge warned jury to avoid sympathy." New York Times, May 10: 1.

—. 1927. "Mrs. Snyder and Gray found guilty in the first degree in swift verdict; both to get death sentence Monday." New York Times, May 10: 1.

—. 1927. "Not a cruel killer, Gray writes in cell." New York Times, April 8: 25.

—. 1927. "Says Gray was hypnotized." New York Times, March 26: 9.

—. 1927. "Slayers indicted; Snyder case trial sought for April 4." New York Times, March 24: 1.

—. 1927. "Slayers of Snyder face speedy trial; racant confession." New York Times, March 23: 1.

—. 1927. "Slayers of Snyder hear doom unmoved; put hope in appeals." New York Times, May 14: 1.

—. 1927. "Snyder jury hears Gray's confession accusing woman." New York Times, April 28: 1.

—. 1927. "Snydwer was tricked into big insurance, state witness says." New York Times, April 26: 1.

—. 1927. "Widow on stand swears Gray alone killed Snyder as she tried to save him." New York Times, April 30: 1.

—. 1927. "Wife betrays paramour as murderer of Snyder, and he then confesses." New York Times, March 22: 1.

Sutherland, Sidney. 1928. "Ruth and Judd die in chair, asking for forgiveness for sin." Daily News, January 13: 1.

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]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-albert-snyder-bQS_fMjx On the morning of March 20, 1927, nine-year-old Lorraine Snyder was awakened by the sound of gentle knocking at her bedroom door and when she opened it, she found her mother bound and gagged on the floor. According to the girl’s mother, Ruth Snyder, someone had broken into the house in the middle of the night, knocked her unconscious and tied her up, then murdered her husband, Albert. Ruth claimed the motive was robbery, but investigators were immediately suspicious of her. Not only was there no sign of forced entry, but Albert’s murder had been particularly brutal and appeared personal. A day later, when police found Ruth’s supposedly stolen items hidden in the house, her story started to fall apart.

The murder of Albert Snyder had everything depression-era Americans were looking for in a media distraction—sex, extramarital affairs, fraud, and murder. From the moment Ruth and her boyfriend, Judd Gray, were arrested for the murder of her husband, they were thrust into the spotlight and would remain fixtures on the front pages of the papers across New York up to and including the final moments of their lives.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Beckley, Zoe. 1927. "Ruth Snyder to escape chair, is Zoe Beckley's forecast." Times Union, April 19: 1.

Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1927. "Suspect is held after cops grill dead man's wife." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 21: 1.

Brooklyn Times Union. 1927. "Hid lover in her home, then went to party." Brooklyn Times Union, March 21: 25.

—. 1928. "Ruth and Judd die, she first, in sobs; each is forgiving." Brooklyn Times Union, Janaury 13: 1.

MacKellar, Landis. 2006. The Double Indemnity Murder: Ruth Snyder, Judd Gray, and New York's Crime of the Century. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press.

New York Times. 1927. "Cross-examination of Mrs. Ruth Snyder on her last day on the stand." New York Times, May 4: 16.

—. 1927. "Girl finds mother bound." New York Times, March 21: 1.

—. 1927. "Gray's first story was full of denial." New York Times, March 22: 3.

—. 1927. "Judge warned jury to avoid sympathy." New York Times, May 10: 1.

—. 1927. "Mrs. Snyder and Gray found guilty in the first degree in swift verdict; both to get death sentence Monday." New York Times, May 10: 1.

—. 1927. "Not a cruel killer, Gray writes in cell." New York Times, April 8: 25.

—. 1927. "Says Gray was hypnotized." New York Times, March 26: 9.

—. 1927. "Slayers indicted; Snyder case trial sought for April 4." New York Times, March 24: 1.

—. 1927. "Slayers of Snyder face speedy trial; racant confession." New York Times, March 23: 1.

—. 1927. "Slayers of Snyder hear doom unmoved; put hope in appeals." New York Times, May 14: 1.

—. 1927. "Snyder jury hears Gray's confession accusing woman." New York Times, April 28: 1.

—. 1927. "Snydwer was tricked into big insurance, state witness says." New York Times, April 26: 1.

—. 1927. "Widow on stand swears Gray alone killed Snyder as she tried to save him." New York Times, April 30: 1.

—. 1927. "Wife betrays paramour as murderer of Snyder, and he then confesses." New York Times, March 22: 1.

Sutherland, Sidney. 1928. "Ruth and Judd die in chair, asking for forgiveness for sin." Daily News, January 13: 1.

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]]> The Murder of Albert Snyder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:51 On the morning of March 20, 1927, nine-year-old Lorraine Snyder was awakened by the sound of gentle knocking at her bedroom door and when she opened it, she found her mother bound and gagged on the floor. According to the girl’s mother, Ruth Snyder, someone had broken into the house in the middle of the night, knocked her unconscious and tied her up, then murdered her husband, Albert. Ruth claimed the motive was robbery, but investigators were immediately suspicious of her. Not only was there no sign of forced entry, but Albert’s murder had been particularly brutal and appeared personal. A day later, when police found Ruth’s supposedly stolen items hidden in the house, her story started to fall apart. The murder of Albert Snyder had everything depression-era Americans were looking for in a media distraction—sex, extramarital affairs, fraud, and murder. From the moment Ruth and her boyfriend, Judd Gray, were arrested for the murder of her husband, they were thrust into the spotlight and would remain fixtures on the front pages of the papers across New York up to and including the final moments of their lives. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Beckley, Zoe. 1927. "Ruth Snyder to escape chair, is Zoe Beckley's forecast." Times Union, April 19: 1. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1927. "Suspect is held after cops grill dead man's wife." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 21: 1. Brooklyn Times Union. 1927. "Hid lover in her home, then went to party." Brooklyn Times Union, March 21: 25. —. 1928. "Ruth and Judd die, she first, in sobs; each is forgiving." Brooklyn Times Union, Janaury 13: 1. MacKellar, Landis. 2006. The Double Indemnity Murder: Ruth Snyder, Judd Gray, and New York's Crime of the Century. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press. New York Times. 1927. "Cross-examination of Mrs. Ruth Snyder on her last day on the stand." New York Times, May 4: 16. —. 1927. "Girl finds mother bound." New York Times, March 21: 1. —. 1927. "Gray's first story was full of denial." New York Times, March 22: 3. —. 1927. "Judge warned jury to avoid sympathy." New York Times, May 10: 1. —. 1927. "Mrs. Snyder and Gray found guilty in the first degree in swift verdict; both to get death sentence Monday." New York Times, May 10: 1. —. 1927. "Not a cruel killer, Gray writes in cell." New York Times, April 8: 25. —. 1927. "Says Gray was hypnotized." New York Times, March 26: 9. —. 1927. "Slayers indicted; Snyder case trial sought for April 4." New York Times, March 24: 1. —. 1927. "Slayers of Snyder face speedy trial; racant confession." New York Times, March 23: 1. —. 1927. "Slayers of Snyder hear doom unmoved; put hope in appeals." New York Times, May 14: 1. —. 1927. "Snyder jury hears Gray's confession accusing woman." New York Times, April 28: 1. —. 1927. "Snydwer was tricked into big insurance, state witness says." New York Times, April 26: 1. —. 1927. "Widow on stand swears Gray alone killed Snyder as she tried to save him." New York Times, April 30: 1. —. 1927. "Wife betrays paramour as murderer of Snyder, and he then confesses." New York Times, March 22: 1. Sutherland, Sidney. 1928. "Ruth and Judd die in chair, asking for forgiveness for sin." Daily News, January 13: 1. On the morning of March 20, 1927, nine-year-old Lorraine Snyder was awakened by the sound of gentle knocking at her bedroom door and when she opened it, she found her mother bound and gagged on the floor. According to the girl’s mother, Ruth Snyder, someone had broken into the house in the middle of the night, knocked her unconscious and tied her up, then murdered her husband, Albert. Ruth claimed the motive was robbery, but investigators were immediately suspicious of her. Not only was there no sign of forced entry, but Albert’s murder had been particularly brutal and appeared personal. A day later, when police found Ruth’s supposedly stolen items hidden in the house, her story started to fall apart. The murder of Albert Snyder had everything depression-era Americans were looking for in a media distraction—sex, extramarital affairs, fraud, and murder. From the moment Ruth and her boyfriend, Judd Gray, were arrested for the murder of her husband, they were thrust into the spotlight and would remain fixtures on the front pages of the papers across New York up to and including the final moments of their lives. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Beckley, Zoe. 1927. "Ruth Snyder to escape chair, is Zoe Beckley's forecast." Times Union, April 19: 1. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1927. "Suspect is held after cops grill dead man's wife." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 21: 1. Brooklyn Times Union. 1927. "Hid lover in her home, then went to party." Brooklyn Times Union, March 21: 25. —. 1928. "Ruth and Judd die, she first, in sobs; each is forgiving." Brooklyn Times Union, Janaury 13: 1. MacKellar, Landis. 2006. The Double Indemnity Murder: Ruth Snyder, Judd Gray, and New York's Crime of the Century. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press. New York Times. 1927. "Cross-examination of Mrs. Ruth Snyder on her last day on the stand." New York Times, May 4: 16. —. 1927. "Girl finds mother bound." New York Times, March 21: 1. —. 1927. "Gray's first story was full of denial." New York Times, March 22: 3. —. 1927. "Judge warned jury to avoid sympathy." New York Times, May 10: 1. —. 1927. "Mrs. Snyder and Gray found guilty in the first degree in swift verdict; both to get death sentence Monday." New York Times, May 10: 1. —. 1927. "Not a cruel killer, Gray writes in cell." New York Times, April 8: 25. —. 1927. "Says Gray was hypnotized." New York Times, March 26: 9. —. 1927. "Slayers indicted; Snyder case trial sought for April 4." New York Times, March 24: 1. —. 1927. "Slayers of Snyder face speedy trial; racant confession." New York Times, March 23: 1. —. 1927. "Slayers of Snyder hear doom unmoved; put hope in appeals." New York Times, May 14: 1. —. 1927. "Snyder jury hears Gray's confession accusing woman." New York Times, April 28: 1. —. 1927. "Snydwer was tricked into big insurance, state witness says." New York Times, April 26: 1. —. 1927. "Widow on stand swears Gray alone killed Snyder as she tried to save him." New York Times, April 30: 1. —. 1927. "Wife betrays paramour as murderer of Snyder, and he then confesses." New York Times, March 22: 1. Sutherland, Sidney. 1928. "Ruth and Judd die in chair, asking for forgiveness for sin." Daily News, January 13: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 590 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BsNjy0EhUFbfmWd4njgmx5uY7QpLDppTvzv9jGmyYJ4 Introducing GOSSIP'S BRIDLE: A Chat with Spencer Henry & Madison Reyes! Weirdos! Spencer and Madison drop by to give us a SNEAK PEAK at their new show, Gossip's Bridle! Get ready to gossip about the gossips! So, pull up a chair, sit crooked, and talk straight with us!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:24:53 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-gossips-bridle-a-chat-with-spencer-henry-madison-reyes-6G6JXs7g Weirdos! Spencer and Madison drop by to give us a SNEAK PEAK at their new show, Gossip's Bridle! Get ready to gossip about the gossips! So, pull up a chair, sit crooked, and talk straight with us!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Introducing GOSSIP'S BRIDLE: A Chat with Spencer Henry & Madison Reyes! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:27:16 Weirdos! Spencer and Madison drop by to give us a SNEAK PEAK at their new show, Gossip's Bridle! Get ready to gossip about the gossips! So, pull up a chair, sit crooked, and talk straight with us! Weirdos! Spencer and Madison drop by to give us a SNEAK PEAK at their new show, Gossip's Bridle! Get ready to gossip about the gossips! So, pull up a chair, sit crooked, and talk straight with us! true crime, exhibit c true bonus gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8Fk9GtiQfPOjVAHDx3-K5gMosEZvofnwjYRAT9E1XRs John George Haigh: The Acid Bath Murderer On February 20, 1949, police in London arrested thirty-nine-year-old John George Haigh on suspicion of his connection to Olive Durand-Deacon, a wealthy widow who’d gone missing a few days earlier. Haigh had a long criminal history of fraud and theft, so when police discovered that Haigh had recently pawned several items belonging to the missing woman, they naturally believed he had robbed and possibly killed Duran-Deacon. The truth, they soon learned, was far worse.

After days of interrogation, Haigh eventually confessed to the murder of Olive Durand-Deacon, telling detectives he had drained her of her blood, which he intended to drink, then disposed of her body in a forty-five gallon barrel of acid—but she was far from the first of his victims. By the time his case went to trial, investigators had connected Haigh to six victims, all dissolved in acid, and he’d confessed to three additional murders that were unconfirmed.

In his confession, Haigh claimed he’d murdered his victims in order to drink their blood; though, it’s far more likely his motive was primarily greed. Nevertheless, Haigh’s claim was immediately seized upon by the British tabloids, who labeled him a “vampire killer” and provided endless sensational coverage of the arrest, trial, and his eventual execution.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Daily Record. 1949. "Haigh was a model boy." Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), July 20: 1.

Evening Dispatch. 1949. "Haigh: Defence will plead insanity." Evening Dispatch (Birmingham, England), July 18: 1.

—. 1949. "Silence in court." Evening Dispatch (Birmingham, England), July 1: 1.

Evening Express. 1949. "Haigh for trial at Old Bailey." Evening Express (Liverpool, England), April 2: 1.

Evening Sentinel. 1949. "Dramatic developments in mystery of missing widow." Evening Sentinel (Staffordshire, England), March 1: 1.

Herald Express. 1949. "'Haigh put the body in a drum' - prosectiuon." Herald Today (Devon, England), April 1: 1.

Lincolnshire Echo. 1949. "Haigh lived to lives, says mind doctor." Lincolnshire Echo, July 19: 1.

Lowe, Gordon. 2015. The Acid Bath Murders: The Trials and Liquidations of John George Haigh. Cheltenham, UK: History Press.

Ramsland, Katherine. 2006. "John George Haigh: A Malingerer's Legacy." The Forensic Examiner 59-62.

Root, Neil. 2012. Frenzy: The First Great Tabloid Murders. New York, NY: Preface Publishing.

Sunday Dispatch. 1949. "Wide search for missing rich widow." Sunday Dispatch (London, England), February 27: 1.

The Times. 1949. "Hiagh sentenced to death." The Times (London, England), July 20: 2.

Western Daily Press. 1949. "Haigh smiles at sentence." Western Daily Press, July 20: 1.

Western Morning News. 1949. "Yard fears for fate of five people." Western Morning News, March 3: 1.

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]]> Thu, 8 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/john-george-haigh-the-acid-bath-murderer-fTsvMrdm On February 20, 1949, police in London arrested thirty-nine-year-old John George Haigh on suspicion of his connection to Olive Durand-Deacon, a wealthy widow who’d gone missing a few days earlier. Haigh had a long criminal history of fraud and theft, so when police discovered that Haigh had recently pawned several items belonging to the missing woman, they naturally believed he had robbed and possibly killed Duran-Deacon. The truth, they soon learned, was far worse.

After days of interrogation, Haigh eventually confessed to the murder of Olive Durand-Deacon, telling detectives he had drained her of her blood, which he intended to drink, then disposed of her body in a forty-five gallon barrel of acid—but she was far from the first of his victims. By the time his case went to trial, investigators had connected Haigh to six victims, all dissolved in acid, and he’d confessed to three additional murders that were unconfirmed.

In his confession, Haigh claimed he’d murdered his victims in order to drink their blood; though, it’s far more likely his motive was primarily greed. Nevertheless, Haigh’s claim was immediately seized upon by the British tabloids, who labeled him a “vampire killer” and provided endless sensational coverage of the arrest, trial, and his eventual execution.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Daily Record. 1949. "Haigh was a model boy." Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), July 20: 1.

Evening Dispatch. 1949. "Haigh: Defence will plead insanity." Evening Dispatch (Birmingham, England), July 18: 1.

—. 1949. "Silence in court." Evening Dispatch (Birmingham, England), July 1: 1.

Evening Express. 1949. "Haigh for trial at Old Bailey." Evening Express (Liverpool, England), April 2: 1.

Evening Sentinel. 1949. "Dramatic developments in mystery of missing widow." Evening Sentinel (Staffordshire, England), March 1: 1.

Herald Express. 1949. "'Haigh put the body in a drum' - prosectiuon." Herald Today (Devon, England), April 1: 1.

Lincolnshire Echo. 1949. "Haigh lived to lives, says mind doctor." Lincolnshire Echo, July 19: 1.

Lowe, Gordon. 2015. The Acid Bath Murders: The Trials and Liquidations of John George Haigh. Cheltenham, UK: History Press.

Ramsland, Katherine. 2006. "John George Haigh: A Malingerer's Legacy." The Forensic Examiner 59-62.

Root, Neil. 2012. Frenzy: The First Great Tabloid Murders. New York, NY: Preface Publishing.

Sunday Dispatch. 1949. "Wide search for missing rich widow." Sunday Dispatch (London, England), February 27: 1.

The Times. 1949. "Hiagh sentenced to death." The Times (London, England), July 20: 2.

Western Daily Press. 1949. "Haigh smiles at sentence." Western Daily Press, July 20: 1.

Western Morning News. 1949. "Yard fears for fate of five people." Western Morning News, March 3: 1.

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]]> John George Haigh: The Acid Bath Murderer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:18:33 On February 20, 1949, police in London arrested thirty-nine-year-old John George Haigh on suspicion of his connection to Olive Durand-Deacon, a wealthy widow who’d gone missing a few days earlier. Haigh had a long criminal history of fraud and theft, so when police discovered that Haigh had recently pawned several items belonging to the missing woman, they naturally believed he had robbed and possibly killed Duran-Deacon. The truth, they soon learned, was far worse. After days of interrogation, Haigh eventually confessed to the murder of Olive Durand-Deacon, telling detectives he had drained her of her blood, which he intended to drink, then disposed of her body in a forty-five gallon barrel of acid—but she was far from the first of his victims. By the time his case went to trial, investigators had connected Haigh to six victims, all dissolved in acid, and he’d confessed to three additional murders that were unconfirmed.  In his confession, Haigh claimed he’d murdered his victims in order to drink their blood; though, it’s far more likely his motive was primarily greed. Nevertheless, Haigh’s claim was immediately seized upon by the British tabloids, who labeled him a “vampire killer” and provided endless sensational coverage of the arrest, trial, and his eventual execution. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Daily Record. 1949. "Haigh was a model boy." Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), July 20: 1. Evening Dispatch. 1949. "Haigh: Defence will plead insanity." Evening Dispatch (Birmingham, England), July 18: 1. —. 1949. "Silence in court." Evening Dispatch (Birmingham, England), July 1: 1. Evening Express. 1949. "Haigh for trial at Old Bailey." Evening Express (Liverpool, England), April 2: 1. Evening Sentinel. 1949. "Dramatic developments in mystery of missing widow." Evening Sentinel (Staffordshire, England), March 1: 1. Herald Express. 1949. "'Haigh put the body in a drum' - prosectiuon." Herald Today (Devon, England), April 1: 1. Lincolnshire Echo. 1949. "Haigh lived to lives, says mind doctor." Lincolnshire Echo, July 19: 1. Lowe, Gordon. 2015. The Acid Bath Murders: The Trials and Liquidations of John George Haigh. Cheltenham, UK: History Press. Ramsland, Katherine. 2006. "John George Haigh: A Malingerer's Legacy." The Forensic Examiner 59-62. Root, Neil. 2012. Frenzy: The First Great Tabloid Murders. New York, NY: Preface Publishing. Sunday Dispatch. 1949. "Wide search for missing rich widow." Sunday Dispatch (London, England), February 27: 1. The Times. 1949. "Hiagh sentenced to death." The Times (London, England), July 20: 2. Western Daily Press. 1949. "Haigh smiles at sentence." Western Daily Press, July 20: 1. Western Morning News. 1949. "Yard fears for fate of five people." Western Morning News, March 3: 1. On February 20, 1949, police in London arrested thirty-nine-year-old John George Haigh on suspicion of his connection to Olive Durand-Deacon, a wealthy widow who’d gone missing a few days earlier. Haigh had a long criminal history of fraud and theft, so when police discovered that Haigh had recently pawned several items belonging to the missing woman, they naturally believed he had robbed and possibly killed Duran-Deacon. The truth, they soon learned, was far worse. After days of interrogation, Haigh eventually confessed to the murder of Olive Durand-Deacon, telling detectives he had drained her of her blood, which he intended to drink, then disposed of her body in a forty-five gallon barrel of acid—but she was far from the first of his victims. By the time his case went to trial, investigators had connected Haigh to six victims, all dissolved in acid, and he’d confessed to three additional murders that were unconfirmed.  In his confession, Haigh claimed he’d murdered his victims in order to drink their blood; though, it’s far more likely his motive was primarily greed. Nevertheless, Haigh’s claim was immediately seized upon by the British tabloids, who labeled him a “vampire killer” and provided endless sensational coverage of the arrest, trial, and his eventual execution. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Daily Record. 1949. "Haigh was a model boy." Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), July 20: 1. Evening Dispatch. 1949. "Haigh: Defence will plead insanity." Evening Dispatch (Birmingham, England), July 18: 1. —. 1949. "Silence in court." Evening Dispatch (Birmingham, England), July 1: 1. Evening Express. 1949. "Haigh for trial at Old Bailey." Evening Express (Liverpool, England), April 2: 1. Evening Sentinel. 1949. "Dramatic developments in mystery of missing widow." Evening Sentinel (Staffordshire, England), March 1: 1. Herald Express. 1949. "'Haigh put the body in a drum' - prosectiuon." Herald Today (Devon, England), April 1: 1. Lincolnshire Echo. 1949. "Haigh lived to lives, says mind doctor." Lincolnshire Echo, July 19: 1. Lowe, Gordon. 2015. The Acid Bath Murders: The Trials and Liquidations of John George Haigh. Cheltenham, UK: History Press. Ramsland, Katherine. 2006. "John George Haigh: A Malingerer's Legacy." The Forensic Examiner 59-62. Root, Neil. 2012. Frenzy: The First Great Tabloid Murders. New York, NY: Preface Publishing. Sunday Dispatch. 1949. "Wide search for missing rich widow." Sunday Dispatch (London, England), February 27: 1. The Times. 1949. "Hiagh sentenced to death." The Times (London, England), July 20: 2. Western Daily Press. 1949. "Haigh smiles at sentence." Western Daily Press, July 20: 1. Western Morning News. 1949. "Yard fears for fate of five people." Western Morning News, March 3: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 589 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/32lUkw8yGu_bGOVsLHB6SybCjNH8wMvJZKU47RK1SqM The Disappearance of Delimar Vera On December 15, 1997, ten-day-old Delimar Vera died in a tragic housefire when the Philadelphia home of Luz Cuevas and Pedro Vera caught fire unexpectedly. After a brief investigation, the fire department identified a faulty heater as the cause of the fire and deemed the baby’s death an accident and claimed that the girl’s remains had been completely destroyed in the blaze. Luz Cuevas was skeptical of their explanation and struggled to accept her daughter’s death.

Six years after the fire, Luz was at a party where she ran into Pedro’s cousin, whom she hadn’t seen in several years. The woman, Carolyn Correa, had with her a little girl named Aaliyah, whom she claimed was her daughter, though Luz didn’t remember her having children or being pregnant six years earlier. Even more suspicious was that six-year-old Aaliyah bore a striking resemblance to Luz herself and she couldn’t shake the feeling that Aaliyah was in fact her own supposedly dead daughter, Delimar.

Had Luz Cuevas been right all along? Had Delimar somehow managed to survive the fire? And if so, why was she now in the custody of a strange woman she hadn’t seen in six years?

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Benson, Clea, and Rusty Pray. 1997. "10-day-old baby dies in N. Phila. fire." Philadelphia Inquirer, December 16: 38.

CBS News. 2004. New twist in baby ID case. March 9. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-twist-in-baby-id-case/.

CNN. 2004. Mom finds kidnapped daughter six years later. March 2. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2004/US/Northeast/03/01/girl.found.alive/.

Cuevas v. City of Philadelphia. 2006. 05-3749 (United States District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania, August 11).

Egan, Nicole Weisensee. 2005. "Her side of the story." Philadelphia Daily News, October 13: 3.

Frisby, Mann. 1997. "Heater blamed in fire that clais infant." Philadelphia Daily News, December 16: 10.

George, Jason. 2004. "Girl found and woman held after a ruse lasting years." New York Times, March 3: A13.

Gregory, Sean. 2004. Back from the blaze. March 15. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://time.com/archive/6737931/back-from-the-blaze/.

Pompilio, Natalie. 2004. "Kidnapped girl returned to birth mother." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 8.

Pompilio, Natalie, and Joel Bewley. 2004. "Case of child once believed dead is far from over." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 6.

Pompilio, Natalie, and Thomas Gibbons. 2004. "Woman suspected of kidnapping girl 6 years ago turns." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2.

Soteropoulos, Jacqueline. 2005. "Abductor of infant gets 9 to 30 years." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 24: 1.

Tampa Bay Times. 2004. Daughter lost in fire returns, but questions swirl in family. March 7. Accessed June 27, 2024. https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2004/03/07/daughter-lost-in-fire-returns-but-questions-swirl-in-family/.

The Record. 2004. DNA testing helps mom find only daughter. March 2. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.recordnet.com/story/news/2004/03/03/dna-testing-helps-mom-find/50702564007/.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Mon, 5 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-disappearance-of-delimar-vera-9OmYHvUS On December 15, 1997, ten-day-old Delimar Vera died in a tragic housefire when the Philadelphia home of Luz Cuevas and Pedro Vera caught fire unexpectedly. After a brief investigation, the fire department identified a faulty heater as the cause of the fire and deemed the baby’s death an accident and claimed that the girl’s remains had been completely destroyed in the blaze. Luz Cuevas was skeptical of their explanation and struggled to accept her daughter’s death.

Six years after the fire, Luz was at a party where she ran into Pedro’s cousin, whom she hadn’t seen in several years. The woman, Carolyn Correa, had with her a little girl named Aaliyah, whom she claimed was her daughter, though Luz didn’t remember her having children or being pregnant six years earlier. Even more suspicious was that six-year-old Aaliyah bore a striking resemblance to Luz herself and she couldn’t shake the feeling that Aaliyah was in fact her own supposedly dead daughter, Delimar.

Had Luz Cuevas been right all along? Had Delimar somehow managed to survive the fire? And if so, why was she now in the custody of a strange woman she hadn’t seen in six years?

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Benson, Clea, and Rusty Pray. 1997. "10-day-old baby dies in N. Phila. fire." Philadelphia Inquirer, December 16: 38.

CBS News. 2004. New twist in baby ID case. March 9. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-twist-in-baby-id-case/.

CNN. 2004. Mom finds kidnapped daughter six years later. March 2. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2004/US/Northeast/03/01/girl.found.alive/.

Cuevas v. City of Philadelphia. 2006. 05-3749 (United States District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania, August 11).

Egan, Nicole Weisensee. 2005. "Her side of the story." Philadelphia Daily News, October 13: 3.

Frisby, Mann. 1997. "Heater blamed in fire that clais infant." Philadelphia Daily News, December 16: 10.

George, Jason. 2004. "Girl found and woman held after a ruse lasting years." New York Times, March 3: A13.

Gregory, Sean. 2004. Back from the blaze. March 15. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://time.com/archive/6737931/back-from-the-blaze/.

Pompilio, Natalie. 2004. "Kidnapped girl returned to birth mother." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 8.

Pompilio, Natalie, and Joel Bewley. 2004. "Case of child once believed dead is far from over." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 6.

Pompilio, Natalie, and Thomas Gibbons. 2004. "Woman suspected of kidnapping girl 6 years ago turns." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2.

Soteropoulos, Jacqueline. 2005. "Abductor of infant gets 9 to 30 years." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 24: 1.

Tampa Bay Times. 2004. Daughter lost in fire returns, but questions swirl in family. March 7. Accessed June 27, 2024. https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2004/03/07/daughter-lost-in-fire-returns-but-questions-swirl-in-family/.

The Record. 2004. DNA testing helps mom find only daughter. March 2. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.recordnet.com/story/news/2004/03/03/dna-testing-helps-mom-find/50702564007/.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Disappearance of Delimar Vera Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:17 On December 15, 1997, ten-day-old Delimar Vera died in a tragic housefire when the Philadelphia home of Luz Cuevas and Pedro Vera caught fire unexpectedly. After a brief investigation, the fire department identified a faulty heater as the cause of the fire and deemed the baby’s death an accident and claimed that the girl’s remains had been completely destroyed in the blaze. Luz Cuevas was skeptical of their explanation and struggled to accept her daughter’s death. Six years after the fire, Luz was at a party where she ran into Pedro’s cousin, whom she hadn’t seen in several years. The woman, Carolyn Correa, had with her a little girl named Aaliyah, whom she claimed was her daughter, though Luz didn’t remember her having children or being pregnant six years earlier. Even more suspicious was that six-year-old Aaliyah bore a striking resemblance to Luz herself and she couldn’t shake the feeling that Aaliyah was in fact her own supposedly dead daughter, Delimar.  Had Luz Cuevas been right all along? Had Delimar somehow managed to survive the fire? And if so, why was she now in the custody of a strange woman she hadn’t seen in six years? Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Benson, Clea, and Rusty Pray. 1997. "10-day-old baby dies in N. Phila. fire." Philadelphia Inquirer, December 16: 38. CBS News. 2004. New twist in baby ID case. March 9. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-twist-in-baby-id-case/. CNN. 2004. Mom finds kidnapped daughter six years later. March 2. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2004/US/Northeast/03/01/girl.found.alive/. Cuevas v. City of Philadelphia. 2006. 05-3749 (United States District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania, August 11). Egan, Nicole Weisensee. 2005. "Her side of the story." Philadelphia Daily News, October 13: 3. Frisby, Mann. 1997. "Heater blamed in fire that clais infant." Philadelphia Daily News, December 16: 10. George, Jason. 2004. "Girl found and woman held after a ruse lasting years." New York Times, March 3: A13. Gregory, Sean. 2004. Back from the blaze. March 15. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://time.com/archive/6737931/back-from-the-blaze/. Pompilio, Natalie. 2004. "Kidnapped girl returned to birth mother." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 8. Pompilio, Natalie, and Joel Bewley. 2004. "Case of child once believed dead is far from over." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 6. Pompilio, Natalie, and Thomas Gibbons. 2004. "Woman suspected of kidnapping girl 6 years ago turns." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2. Soteropoulos, Jacqueline. 2005. "Abductor of infant gets 9 to 30 years." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 24: 1. Tampa Bay Times. 2004. Daughter lost in fire returns, but questions swirl in family. March 7. Accessed June 27, 2024. https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2004/03/07/daughter-lost-in-fire-returns-but-questions-swirl-in-family/. The Record. 2004. DNA testing helps mom find only daughter. March 2. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.recordnet.com/story/news/2004/03/03/dna-testing-helps-mom-find/50702564007/. On December 15, 1997, ten-day-old Delimar Vera died in a tragic housefire when the Philadelphia home of Luz Cuevas and Pedro Vera caught fire unexpectedly. After a brief investigation, the fire department identified a faulty heater as the cause of the fire and deemed the baby’s death an accident and claimed that the girl’s remains had been completely destroyed in the blaze. Luz Cuevas was skeptical of their explanation and struggled to accept her daughter’s death. Six years after the fire, Luz was at a party where she ran into Pedro’s cousin, whom she hadn’t seen in several years. The woman, Carolyn Correa, had with her a little girl named Aaliyah, whom she claimed was her daughter, though Luz didn’t remember her having children or being pregnant six years earlier. Even more suspicious was that six-year-old Aaliyah bore a striking resemblance to Luz herself and she couldn’t shake the feeling that Aaliyah was in fact her own supposedly dead daughter, Delimar.  Had Luz Cuevas been right all along? Had Delimar somehow managed to survive the fire? And if so, why was she now in the custody of a strange woman she hadn’t seen in six years? Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Benson, Clea, and Rusty Pray. 1997. "10-day-old baby dies in N. Phila. fire." Philadelphia Inquirer, December 16: 38. CBS News. 2004. New twist in baby ID case. March 9. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-twist-in-baby-id-case/. CNN. 2004. Mom finds kidnapped daughter six years later. March 2. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2004/US/Northeast/03/01/girl.found.alive/. Cuevas v. City of Philadelphia. 2006. 05-3749 (United States District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania, August 11). Egan, Nicole Weisensee. 2005. "Her side of the story." Philadelphia Daily News, October 13: 3. Frisby, Mann. 1997. "Heater blamed in fire that clais infant." Philadelphia Daily News, December 16: 10. George, Jason. 2004. "Girl found and woman held after a ruse lasting years." New York Times, March 3: A13. Gregory, Sean. 2004. Back from the blaze. March 15. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://time.com/archive/6737931/back-from-the-blaze/. Pompilio, Natalie. 2004. "Kidnapped girl returned to birth mother." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 8. Pompilio, Natalie, and Joel Bewley. 2004. "Case of child once believed dead is far from over." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 6. Pompilio, Natalie, and Thomas Gibbons. 2004. "Woman suspected of kidnapping girl 6 years ago turns." Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2. Soteropoulos, Jacqueline. 2005. "Abductor of infant gets 9 to 30 years." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 24: 1. Tampa Bay Times. 2004. Daughter lost in fire returns, but questions swirl in family. March 7. Accessed June 27, 2024. https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2004/03/07/daughter-lost-in-fire-returns-but-questions-swirl-in-family/. The Record. 2004. DNA testing helps mom find only daughter. March 2. Accessed June 28, 2024. https://www.recordnet.com/story/news/2004/03/03/dna-testing-helps-mom-find/50702564007/. true crime, exhibit c true full 588 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/CFiXCptwuBiKR1uROdBd6tUTsuXUlUxSCtI9d0adYEg The Hartford Circus Fire On July 6, 1944, an estimated 7,000 people, mostly women and children, gathered at the Barbour Street fairgrounds in Hartford, Connecticut to see the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Baily Circus. Inside the big top tent, the lion show had just ended, and the Flying Wallendas were getting ready to begin their performance when the tent caught fire, sending the large audience into a panic as the spectators and performers rushed to get to safety. The tent, which had been coated in paraffin wax, was quickly engulfed in flames and by the time the fire was put out, 139 people were dead and hundreds were badly injured. In the weeks that followed, another twenty-eight would die from their injuries. At the time, the Hartford circus fire was one of the worst fires in American history, and it remains one of the biggest tragedies in the state’s history.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Cavanaugh, Jack. 1994. "The Hartford fire, 50 years later." New York Times, July 3: CN1.

Daily Boston Globe. 1945. "7 Ringling officials held responsible by coroner for Hartford circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, January 12: 12.

—. 1950. "Circus holocaust, 4 N.E. murders laid to N.H. man." Daily Boston Globe, Juky 1: 1.

—. 1950. "Psychiatrist to examine youth who thinks he set Hartford circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, May 21: C29.

Davis, John. 1944. "Circus Fire is described by witness." Hartford Courant, July 7: 3.

Ensworth, Bob. 1944. "Quick-witted show folks saved many, soldier declares." Daily Boston Globe, July 7: 1.

Glaberson, William. 1991. "Our towns." New York Times, August 2: B2.

Hartford Courant. 1944. "113 children, mothers not yet located." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1.

—. 1944. "'Flying Wallendas' on high wire when flames swept through tent." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1.

—. 1944. "Negligence facts found says Alcorn." Hartford Courant, July 8: 1.

—. 1944. "Panic and blaze trap hundreds." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1.

—. 1944. "Thousands attracted by circus here." Hartford Courant, July 6: 1.

—. 1944. "Tossed cigarette blamed for fire by ushers, police." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1.

Kelley, Robert. 1945. "The strange case of Little Miss No. 1565 still baffles police." Daily Boston Globe, July 16: 1.

Linscott, Seymour. 1944. "136 die in circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, July 7: 1.

Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 1950. "Quiz firebug suspect in '44 circus tragedy." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 19: 1.

Morning Edition. 2007. Remembering the Horror and Heroes of a Circus Fire. July 6. Accessed July 2, 2024. https://www.npr.org/2007/07/06/11768511/remembering-the-horror-and-heroes-of-a-circus-fire.

New York Times. 1950. "Arson killer sane, psychiatrists find." New York Times, November 2: 47.

—. 1950. "Arsonist imprisoned; admitted 172 deaths." New York Times, November 4: 34.

—. 1944. "Children caught in frenzied mass." New York Times, July 7: 11.

—. 1950. "Some doubts raised in arson confession." New York Times, July 2: 27.

Ross, Leonora. 1944. "Hartford tragedy leaves cricus artisits staggered." Daily Boston Globe, July 8: 2.

Skidgell, Michael. 2019. The Hartford Circus Fire. Mount Pleasant, SC: Arcadia Publishing.

Smith, John Henry. 2024. 80 years ago, a gas-soaked roof and WWII created a perfect storm for the Hartford circus tragedy . July 1. Accessed July 1, 2024. https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-07-01/80-years-ago-a-gas-soaked-roof-and-wwii-created-a-perfect-storm-for-the-hartford-circus-tragedy.

Tuohy, Lynne. 2004. "Back to the circus." Hartford Courant, May 16: 69.

United Press. 1942. "Scores of animals killed in $125,000 circus fire." Brooklyn Citizen, August 4: 1.

Wallenfeldt, Jeff. 2024. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. May 31. Accessed July 1, 2024. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ringling-Bros-and-Barnum-and-Bailey-Combined-Shows/Ringling-Bros-and-Barnum-Bailey-Combined-Shows.

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]]> Thu, 1 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hartford-circus-fire-Edb6Iy9j On July 6, 1944, an estimated 7,000 people, mostly women and children, gathered at the Barbour Street fairgrounds in Hartford, Connecticut to see the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Baily Circus. Inside the big top tent, the lion show had just ended, and the Flying Wallendas were getting ready to begin their performance when the tent caught fire, sending the large audience into a panic as the spectators and performers rushed to get to safety. The tent, which had been coated in paraffin wax, was quickly engulfed in flames and by the time the fire was put out, 139 people were dead and hundreds were badly injured. In the weeks that followed, another twenty-eight would die from their injuries. At the time, the Hartford circus fire was one of the worst fires in American history, and it remains one of the biggest tragedies in the state’s history.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Cavanaugh, Jack. 1994. "The Hartford fire, 50 years later." New York Times, July 3: CN1.

Daily Boston Globe. 1945. "7 Ringling officials held responsible by coroner for Hartford circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, January 12: 12.

—. 1950. "Circus holocaust, 4 N.E. murders laid to N.H. man." Daily Boston Globe, Juky 1: 1.

—. 1950. "Psychiatrist to examine youth who thinks he set Hartford circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, May 21: C29.

Davis, John. 1944. "Circus Fire is described by witness." Hartford Courant, July 7: 3.

Ensworth, Bob. 1944. "Quick-witted show folks saved many, soldier declares." Daily Boston Globe, July 7: 1.

Glaberson, William. 1991. "Our towns." New York Times, August 2: B2.

Hartford Courant. 1944. "113 children, mothers not yet located." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1.

—. 1944. "'Flying Wallendas' on high wire when flames swept through tent." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1.

—. 1944. "Negligence facts found says Alcorn." Hartford Courant, July 8: 1.

—. 1944. "Panic and blaze trap hundreds." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1.

—. 1944. "Thousands attracted by circus here." Hartford Courant, July 6: 1.

—. 1944. "Tossed cigarette blamed for fire by ushers, police." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1.

Kelley, Robert. 1945. "The strange case of Little Miss No. 1565 still baffles police." Daily Boston Globe, July 16: 1.

Linscott, Seymour. 1944. "136 die in circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, July 7: 1.

Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 1950. "Quiz firebug suspect in '44 circus tragedy." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 19: 1.

Morning Edition. 2007. Remembering the Horror and Heroes of a Circus Fire. July 6. Accessed July 2, 2024. https://www.npr.org/2007/07/06/11768511/remembering-the-horror-and-heroes-of-a-circus-fire.

New York Times. 1950. "Arson killer sane, psychiatrists find." New York Times, November 2: 47.

—. 1950. "Arsonist imprisoned; admitted 172 deaths." New York Times, November 4: 34.

—. 1944. "Children caught in frenzied mass." New York Times, July 7: 11.

—. 1950. "Some doubts raised in arson confession." New York Times, July 2: 27.

Ross, Leonora. 1944. "Hartford tragedy leaves cricus artisits staggered." Daily Boston Globe, July 8: 2.

Skidgell, Michael. 2019. The Hartford Circus Fire. Mount Pleasant, SC: Arcadia Publishing.

Smith, John Henry. 2024. 80 years ago, a gas-soaked roof and WWII created a perfect storm for the Hartford circus tragedy . July 1. Accessed July 1, 2024. https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-07-01/80-years-ago-a-gas-soaked-roof-and-wwii-created-a-perfect-storm-for-the-hartford-circus-tragedy.

Tuohy, Lynne. 2004. "Back to the circus." Hartford Courant, May 16: 69.

United Press. 1942. "Scores of animals killed in $125,000 circus fire." Brooklyn Citizen, August 4: 1.

Wallenfeldt, Jeff. 2024. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. May 31. Accessed July 1, 2024. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ringling-Bros-and-Barnum-and-Bailey-Combined-Shows/Ringling-Bros-and-Barnum-Bailey-Combined-Shows.

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]]> The Hartford Circus Fire Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:05 On July 6, 1944, an estimated 7,000 people, mostly women and children, gathered at the Barbour Street fairgrounds in Hartford, Connecticut to see the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Baily Circus. Inside the big top tent, the lion show had just ended, and the Flying Wallendas were getting ready to begin their performance when the tent caught fire, sending the large audience into a panic as the spectators and performers rushed to get to safety. The tent, which had been coated in paraffin wax, was quickly engulfed in flames and by the time the fire was put out, 139 people were dead and hundreds were badly injured. In the weeks that followed, another twenty-eight would die from their injuries. At the time, the Hartford circus fire was one of the worst fires in American history, and it remains one of the biggest tragedies in the state’s history. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Cavanaugh, Jack. 1994. "The Hartford fire, 50 years later." New York Times, July 3: CN1. Daily Boston Globe. 1945. "7 Ringling officials held responsible by coroner for Hartford circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, January 12: 12. —. 1950. "Circus holocaust, 4 N.E. murders laid to N.H. man." Daily Boston Globe, Juky 1: 1. —. 1950. "Psychiatrist to examine youth who thinks he set Hartford circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, May 21: C29. Davis, John. 1944. "Circus Fire is described by witness." Hartford Courant, July 7: 3. Ensworth, Bob. 1944. "Quick-witted show folks saved many, soldier declares." Daily Boston Globe, July 7: 1. Glaberson, William. 1991. "Our towns." New York Times, August 2: B2. Hartford Courant. 1944. "113 children, mothers not yet located." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1. —. 1944. "'Flying Wallendas' on high wire when flames swept through tent." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1. —. 1944. "Negligence facts found says Alcorn." Hartford Courant, July 8: 1. —. 1944. "Panic and blaze trap hundreds." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1. —. 1944. "Thousands attracted by circus here." Hartford Courant, July 6: 1. —. 1944. "Tossed cigarette blamed for fire by ushers, police." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1. Kelley, Robert. 1945. "The strange case of Little Miss No. 1565 still baffles police." Daily Boston Globe, July 16: 1. Linscott, Seymour. 1944. "136 die in circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, July 7: 1. Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 1950. "Quiz firebug suspect in '44 circus tragedy." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 19: 1. Morning Edition. 2007. Remembering the Horror and Heroes of a Circus Fire. July 6. Accessed July 2, 2024. https://www.npr.org/2007/07/06/11768511/remembering-the-horror-and-heroes-of-a-circus-fire. New York Times. 1950. "Arson killer sane, psychiatrists find." New York Times, November 2: 47. —. 1950. "Arsonist imprisoned; admitted 172 deaths." New York Times, November 4: 34. —. 1944. "Children caught in frenzied mass." New York Times, July 7: 11. —. 1950. "Some doubts raised in arson confession." New York Times, July 2: 27. Ross, Leonora. 1944. "Hartford tragedy leaves cricus artisits staggered." Daily Boston Globe, July 8: 2. Skidgell, Michael. 2019. The Hartford Circus Fire. Mount Pleasant, SC: Arcadia Publishing. Smith, John Henry. 2024. 80 years ago, a gas-soaked roof and WWII created a perfect storm for the Hartford circus tragedy . July 1. Accessed July 1, 2024. https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-07-01/80-years-ago-a-gas-soaked-roof-and-wwii-created-a-perfect-storm-for-the-hartford-circus-tragedy. Tuohy, Lynne. 2004. "Back to the circus." Hartford Courant, May 16: 69. United Press. 1942. "Scores of animals killed in $125,000 circus fire." Brooklyn Citizen, August 4: 1. Wallenfeldt, Jeff. 2024. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. May 31. Accessed July 1, 2024. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ringling-Bros-and-Barnum-and-Bailey-Combined-Shows/Ringling-Bros-and-Barnum-Bailey-Combined-Shows. On July 6, 1944, an estimated 7,000 people, mostly women and children, gathered at the Barbour Street fairgrounds in Hartford, Connecticut to see the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Baily Circus. Inside the big top tent, the lion show had just ended, and the Flying Wallendas were getting ready to begin their performance when the tent caught fire, sending the large audience into a panic as the spectators and performers rushed to get to safety. The tent, which had been coated in paraffin wax, was quickly engulfed in flames and by the time the fire was put out, 139 people were dead and hundreds were badly injured. In the weeks that followed, another twenty-eight would die from their injuries. At the time, the Hartford circus fire was one of the worst fires in American history, and it remains one of the biggest tragedies in the state’s history. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Cavanaugh, Jack. 1994. "The Hartford fire, 50 years later." New York Times, July 3: CN1. Daily Boston Globe. 1945. "7 Ringling officials held responsible by coroner for Hartford circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, January 12: 12. —. 1950. "Circus holocaust, 4 N.E. murders laid to N.H. man." Daily Boston Globe, Juky 1: 1. —. 1950. "Psychiatrist to examine youth who thinks he set Hartford circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, May 21: C29. Davis, John. 1944. "Circus Fire is described by witness." Hartford Courant, July 7: 3. Ensworth, Bob. 1944. "Quick-witted show folks saved many, soldier declares." Daily Boston Globe, July 7: 1. Glaberson, William. 1991. "Our towns." New York Times, August 2: B2. Hartford Courant. 1944. "113 children, mothers not yet located." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1. —. 1944. "'Flying Wallendas' on high wire when flames swept through tent." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1. —. 1944. "Negligence facts found says Alcorn." Hartford Courant, July 8: 1. —. 1944. "Panic and blaze trap hundreds." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1. —. 1944. "Thousands attracted by circus here." Hartford Courant, July 6: 1. —. 1944. "Tossed cigarette blamed for fire by ushers, police." Hartford Courant, July 7: 1. Kelley, Robert. 1945. "The strange case of Little Miss No. 1565 still baffles police." Daily Boston Globe, July 16: 1. Linscott, Seymour. 1944. "136 die in circus fire." Daily Boston Globe, July 7: 1. Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 1950. "Quiz firebug suspect in '44 circus tragedy." Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, May 19: 1. Morning Edition. 2007. Remembering the Horror and Heroes of a Circus Fire. July 6. Accessed July 2, 2024. https://www.npr.org/2007/07/06/11768511/remembering-the-horror-and-heroes-of-a-circus-fire. New York Times. 1950. "Arson killer sane, psychiatrists find." New York Times, November 2: 47. —. 1950. "Arsonist imprisoned; admitted 172 deaths." New York Times, November 4: 34. —. 1944. "Children caught in frenzied mass." New York Times, July 7: 11. —. 1950. "Some doubts raised in arson confession." New York Times, July 2: 27. Ross, Leonora. 1944. "Hartford tragedy leaves cricus artisits staggered." Daily Boston Globe, July 8: 2. Skidgell, Michael. 2019. The Hartford Circus Fire. Mount Pleasant, SC: Arcadia Publishing. Smith, John Henry. 2024. 80 years ago, a gas-soaked roof and WWII created a perfect storm for the Hartford circus tragedy . July 1. Accessed July 1, 2024. https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-07-01/80-years-ago-a-gas-soaked-roof-and-wwii-created-a-perfect-storm-for-the-hartford-circus-tragedy. Tuohy, Lynne. 2004. "Back to the circus." Hartford Courant, May 16: 69. United Press. 1942. "Scores of animals killed in $125,000 circus fire." Brooklyn Citizen, August 4: 1. Wallenfeldt, Jeff. 2024. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. May 31. Accessed July 1, 2024. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ringling-Bros-and-Barnum-and-Bailey-Combined-Shows/Ringling-Bros-and-Barnum-Bailey-Combined-Shows. true crime, exhibit c true full 587 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/O9MPY5cnfvn7cYwsqNF7w-Ku7I3Us8fsiqKamUbq9iA The Murder of Bessie Darling On the morning of October 31, 1933, a gunman burst through the door of Bessie Darling’s home in Foxville, Maryland and shot the woman to death. Police quickly arrested George Schultz, Darling’s boyfriend and business partner, who’d unsuccessfully attempted suicide after shooting Bessie. George confessed to the murder, claiming his actions were motivated by jealousy and a fear that Bessie was seeing other men, and he was sentenced to eighteen years in prison.

In many ways, the story of Bessie Darling’s murder is a straightforward and unfortunately common story of domestic violence. Yet beneath the basic facts of the case is another story of rural development and economic inequality at a time when many in the nation were facing serious economic struggles. These aspects of the story, mostly ignored by the press, shaped how Bessie was portrayed by the media and how people have told and retold her story since her death.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Associated Press. 1933. "Autopsy is held in Darling case." Baltimore Sun, November 1: 5.

—. 1934. "Mrs. Darling's slayer guilty; given 18 years." Baltimore Sun, March 13: 20.

—. 1940. "Gov. O'Conor invokes new parole plan." Cumberland Evening Times, May 29: 2.

Baltimore Evening Sun. 1934. "2 say Schultz was drinking on day of murder." Baltimore Evening Sun, March 12: 30.

—. 1916. "Ax for Kelly man." Baltimore Evening Sun, August 9: 12.

—. 1933. "Maid says man shot woman and himself." Baltimore Evening Sun, October 31: 1.

Baltimore Sun. 1933. "Alleged slayer admits jealousy." Baltimore Sun, November 2: 5.

Bedell, John, Gregory Katz, Jason Shellenhamer, Lisa Kraus, and Sarah Groesbeck. 2011. The People of the Mountain: Archeological Overview, Assessment, Identification, and Evaluation Study of Catoctin Mountain Park Maryland. Historical survey, Washington, DC: National Park Service.

Clay, K.C. 2018. Bessie Darling: A Brief Report on the Life of a Catoctin Mountain Proprietress. Historiography , Catoctin Mountain Park, MD: National Park Service.

Hagerstown Daily Mail. 1933. "Schultz has good chance of recovery." Hagerstown Daily Mail, November 2: 3.

—. 1933. "Schultz says shooting was self-defense." Hagerstown Daily Mail, December 4: 1.

National Park History. 2003. A New Deal for the Mountain. November 21. Accessed June 6, 2024. http://npshistory.com/publications/cato/hrs/chap5.htm.

—. 2003. Chapter Four: The Eve of Acquisition . November 21. Accessed June 5, 2024. http://npshistory.com/publications/cato/hrs/chap4.htm.

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]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-bessie-darling-AB959iFt On the morning of October 31, 1933, a gunman burst through the door of Bessie Darling’s home in Foxville, Maryland and shot the woman to death. Police quickly arrested George Schultz, Darling’s boyfriend and business partner, who’d unsuccessfully attempted suicide after shooting Bessie. George confessed to the murder, claiming his actions were motivated by jealousy and a fear that Bessie was seeing other men, and he was sentenced to eighteen years in prison.

In many ways, the story of Bessie Darling’s murder is a straightforward and unfortunately common story of domestic violence. Yet beneath the basic facts of the case is another story of rural development and economic inequality at a time when many in the nation were facing serious economic struggles. These aspects of the story, mostly ignored by the press, shaped how Bessie was portrayed by the media and how people have told and retold her story since her death.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Associated Press. 1933. "Autopsy is held in Darling case." Baltimore Sun, November 1: 5.

—. 1934. "Mrs. Darling's slayer guilty; given 18 years." Baltimore Sun, March 13: 20.

—. 1940. "Gov. O'Conor invokes new parole plan." Cumberland Evening Times, May 29: 2.

Baltimore Evening Sun. 1934. "2 say Schultz was drinking on day of murder." Baltimore Evening Sun, March 12: 30.

—. 1916. "Ax for Kelly man." Baltimore Evening Sun, August 9: 12.

—. 1933. "Maid says man shot woman and himself." Baltimore Evening Sun, October 31: 1.

Baltimore Sun. 1933. "Alleged slayer admits jealousy." Baltimore Sun, November 2: 5.

Bedell, John, Gregory Katz, Jason Shellenhamer, Lisa Kraus, and Sarah Groesbeck. 2011. The People of the Mountain: Archeological Overview, Assessment, Identification, and Evaluation Study of Catoctin Mountain Park Maryland. Historical survey, Washington, DC: National Park Service.

Clay, K.C. 2018. Bessie Darling: A Brief Report on the Life of a Catoctin Mountain Proprietress. Historiography , Catoctin Mountain Park, MD: National Park Service.

Hagerstown Daily Mail. 1933. "Schultz has good chance of recovery." Hagerstown Daily Mail, November 2: 3.

—. 1933. "Schultz says shooting was self-defense." Hagerstown Daily Mail, December 4: 1.

National Park History. 2003. A New Deal for the Mountain. November 21. Accessed June 6, 2024. http://npshistory.com/publications/cato/hrs/chap5.htm.

—. 2003. Chapter Four: The Eve of Acquisition . November 21. Accessed June 5, 2024. http://npshistory.com/publications/cato/hrs/chap4.htm.

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]]> The Murder of Bessie Darling Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:44:07 On the morning of October 31, 1933, a gunman burst through the door of Bessie Darling’s home in Foxville, Maryland and shot the woman to death. Police quickly arrested George Schultz, Darling’s boyfriend and business partner, who’d unsuccessfully attempted suicide after shooting Bessie. George confessed to the murder, claiming his actions were motivated by jealousy and a fear that Bessie was seeing other men, and he was sentenced to eighteen years in prison. In many ways, the story of Bessie Darling’s murder is a straightforward and unfortunately common story of domestic violence. Yet beneath the basic facts of the case is another story of rural development and economic inequality at a time when many in the nation were facing serious economic struggles. These aspects of the story, mostly ignored by the press, shaped how Bessie was portrayed by the media and how people have told and retold her story since her death. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Associated Press. 1933. "Autopsy is held in Darling case." Baltimore Sun, November 1: 5. —. 1934. "Mrs. Darling's slayer guilty; given 18 years." Baltimore Sun, March 13: 20. —. 1940. "Gov. O'Conor invokes new parole plan." Cumberland Evening Times, May 29: 2. Baltimore Evening Sun. 1934. "2 say Schultz was drinking on day of murder." Baltimore Evening Sun, March 12: 30. —. 1916. "Ax for Kelly man." Baltimore Evening Sun, August 9: 12. —. 1933. "Maid says man shot woman and himself." Baltimore Evening Sun, October 31: 1. Baltimore Sun. 1933. "Alleged slayer admits jealousy." Baltimore Sun, November 2: 5. Bedell, John, Gregory Katz, Jason Shellenhamer, Lisa Kraus, and Sarah Groesbeck. 2011. The People of the Mountain: Archeological Overview, Assessment, Identification, and Evaluation Study of Catoctin Mountain Park Maryland. Historical survey, Washington, DC: National Park Service. Clay, K.C. 2018. Bessie Darling: A Brief Report on the Life of a Catoctin Mountain Proprietress. Historiography , Catoctin Mountain Park, MD: National Park Service. Hagerstown Daily Mail. 1933. "Schultz has good chance of recovery." Hagerstown Daily Mail, November 2: 3. —. 1933. "Schultz says shooting was self-defense." Hagerstown Daily Mail, December 4: 1. National Park History. 2003. A New Deal for the Mountain. November 21. Accessed June 6, 2024. http://npshistory.com/publications/cato/hrs/chap5.htm. —. 2003. Chapter Four: The Eve of Acquisition . November 21. Accessed June 5, 2024. http://npshistory.com/publications/cato/hrs/chap4.htm. On the morning of October 31, 1933, a gunman burst through the door of Bessie Darling’s home in Foxville, Maryland and shot the woman to death. Police quickly arrested George Schultz, Darling’s boyfriend and business partner, who’d unsuccessfully attempted suicide after shooting Bessie. George confessed to the murder, claiming his actions were motivated by jealousy and a fear that Bessie was seeing other men, and he was sentenced to eighteen years in prison. In many ways, the story of Bessie Darling’s murder is a straightforward and unfortunately common story of domestic violence. Yet beneath the basic facts of the case is another story of rural development and economic inequality at a time when many in the nation were facing serious economic struggles. These aspects of the story, mostly ignored by the press, shaped how Bessie was portrayed by the media and how people have told and retold her story since her death. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Associated Press. 1933. "Autopsy is held in Darling case." Baltimore Sun, November 1: 5. —. 1934. "Mrs. Darling's slayer guilty; given 18 years." Baltimore Sun, March 13: 20. —. 1940. "Gov. O'Conor invokes new parole plan." Cumberland Evening Times, May 29: 2. Baltimore Evening Sun. 1934. "2 say Schultz was drinking on day of murder." Baltimore Evening Sun, March 12: 30. —. 1916. "Ax for Kelly man." Baltimore Evening Sun, August 9: 12. —. 1933. "Maid says man shot woman and himself." Baltimore Evening Sun, October 31: 1. Baltimore Sun. 1933. "Alleged slayer admits jealousy." Baltimore Sun, November 2: 5. Bedell, John, Gregory Katz, Jason Shellenhamer, Lisa Kraus, and Sarah Groesbeck. 2011. The People of the Mountain: Archeological Overview, Assessment, Identification, and Evaluation Study of Catoctin Mountain Park Maryland. Historical survey, Washington, DC: National Park Service. Clay, K.C. 2018. Bessie Darling: A Brief Report on the Life of a Catoctin Mountain Proprietress. Historiography , Catoctin Mountain Park, MD: National Park Service. Hagerstown Daily Mail. 1933. "Schultz has good chance of recovery." Hagerstown Daily Mail, November 2: 3. —. 1933. "Schultz says shooting was self-defense." Hagerstown Daily Mail, December 4: 1. National Park History. 2003. A New Deal for the Mountain. November 21. Accessed June 6, 2024. http://npshistory.com/publications/cato/hrs/chap5.htm. —. 2003. Chapter Four: The Eve of Acquisition . November 21. Accessed June 5, 2024. http://npshistory.com/publications/cato/hrs/chap4.htm. true crime, exhibit c true full 586 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qGSfCFL6HrQ55dtDhTLUWAdoAji-n0wyfgiA0vRgFco Listener Tales 88 Weirdos! It's Listener Tales, and you know what THAT means! it's brought to you BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today, it's Ash's pick and we've got a batch of tales about signs! We have deceased matchmakers, a traumatic birthday, a story about gut feelings, Ghosts that use MORBID to haunt their loved ones, and a grandmother who sends signs for her granddaughter to stop smoking the devils lettuce.


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]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-88-XWeWxw_l Weirdos! It's Listener Tales, and you know what THAT means! it's brought to you BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today, it's Ash's pick and we've got a batch of tales about signs! We have deceased matchmakers, a traumatic birthday, a story about gut feelings, Ghosts that use MORBID to haunt their loved ones, and a grandmother who sends signs for her granddaughter to stop smoking the devils lettuce.


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]]> Listener Tales 88 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:57 Weirdos! It's Listener Tales, and you know what THAT means! it's brought to you BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today, it's Ash's pick and we've got a batch of tales about signs! We have deceased matchmakers, a traumatic birthday, a story about gut feelings, Ghosts that use MORBID to haunt their loved ones, and a grandmother who sends signs for her granddaughter to stop smoking the devils lettuce. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Weirdos! It's Listener Tales, and you know what THAT means! it's brought to you BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today, it's Ash's pick and we've got a batch of tales about signs! We have deceased matchmakers, a traumatic birthday, a story about gut feelings, Ghosts that use MORBID to haunt their loved ones, and a grandmother who sends signs for her granddaughter to stop smoking the devils lettuce. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 585 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/zl4ppiimClwioMauLx9LQZSsNKNjc0ufAbEy_OSoZoQ Peter Manuel: The Beast of Birkenshaw (Part 2) When Peter Smart failed to show up for work on the morning of January 6, 1958, officers in Lanarkshire, Scotland were dispatched to Smart’s home to conduct a well-being check. When no one came to the door, the officers forced their way inside, where they found Smart, his wife, and their eleven-year-old son all dead from gunshot wounds to the head. A week later, Peter Manuel was arrested and charged with the murders of the Smart family, but in time the police in Lanarkshire would learn that was only one of Manuel’s horrific crimes.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Birmingham Post and Gazette. 1958. "3 shot dead: no gun found." Birmingham Post and Gazette, January 7: 1.

Coventry Evening Telegraph. 1956. "Three dead in bungalow beds." Coventry Evening Telegraph, September 17: 1.

Daily Record. 1956. "Fifth tee murder." Daily Record, January 5: 1.

—. 1956. "Fifth tee murder: dramatic appeal." Daily Record, January 6: 1.

—. 1957. "Teenager vanishes." Daily Record, December 30: 1.

—. 1958. "Two sensations as trial opens." Daily Record, May 13: 7.

Daily Telegraph. 1958. "1958." Daily Telegraph, May 15: 15.

Evening Sentinel. 1956. "Bloodstains found on bed sheets." Evening Sentinel, September 17: 1.

—. 1957. "Tjhick snow hampers moors hunt." Evening Sentinel, December 11: 1.

Hull Daily Mail. 1957. "Police seek fresh clues in murder mystery." Hull Daily Mail, December 10: 5.

Lundy, Iain. 2007. "Psychopath who brought terror to the west." Evening Times, December 27.

MacLeod, Hector. 2009. Peter Manuel, Serial Killer. Edinburgh, Scotland: Mainstream Books.

Nottingham Evening News. 1956. "Bungalow riddle: two women and girl dead in bed." Nottingham Evening News, September 17: 4.

Silvester, Norman. 2022. The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel. October 10. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23034356.story-scotlands-first-known-serial-killer-peter-manuel/.

The Times. 1958. "Statement on 8 murders." The Times, May 22: 5.

Western Mail. 1958. "Watt denies shooting his wife." Western Mail, May 16: 5.

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]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/peter-manuel-the-beast-of-birkenshaw-part-2-lERhnpDA When Peter Smart failed to show up for work on the morning of January 6, 1958, officers in Lanarkshire, Scotland were dispatched to Smart’s home to conduct a well-being check. When no one came to the door, the officers forced their way inside, where they found Smart, his wife, and their eleven-year-old son all dead from gunshot wounds to the head. A week later, Peter Manuel was arrested and charged with the murders of the Smart family, but in time the police in Lanarkshire would learn that was only one of Manuel’s horrific crimes.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Birmingham Post and Gazette. 1958. "3 shot dead: no gun found." Birmingham Post and Gazette, January 7: 1.

Coventry Evening Telegraph. 1956. "Three dead in bungalow beds." Coventry Evening Telegraph, September 17: 1.

Daily Record. 1956. "Fifth tee murder." Daily Record, January 5: 1.

—. 1956. "Fifth tee murder: dramatic appeal." Daily Record, January 6: 1.

—. 1957. "Teenager vanishes." Daily Record, December 30: 1.

—. 1958. "Two sensations as trial opens." Daily Record, May 13: 7.

Daily Telegraph. 1958. "1958." Daily Telegraph, May 15: 15.

Evening Sentinel. 1956. "Bloodstains found on bed sheets." Evening Sentinel, September 17: 1.

—. 1957. "Tjhick snow hampers moors hunt." Evening Sentinel, December 11: 1.

Hull Daily Mail. 1957. "Police seek fresh clues in murder mystery." Hull Daily Mail, December 10: 5.

Lundy, Iain. 2007. "Psychopath who brought terror to the west." Evening Times, December 27.

MacLeod, Hector. 2009. Peter Manuel, Serial Killer. Edinburgh, Scotland: Mainstream Books.

Nottingham Evening News. 1956. "Bungalow riddle: two women and girl dead in bed." Nottingham Evening News, September 17: 4.

Silvester, Norman. 2022. The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel. October 10. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23034356.story-scotlands-first-known-serial-killer-peter-manuel/.

The Times. 1958. "Statement on 8 murders." The Times, May 22: 5.

Western Mail. 1958. "Watt denies shooting his wife." Western Mail, May 16: 5.

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]]> Peter Manuel: The Beast of Birkenshaw (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:25 When Peter Smart failed to show up for work on the morning of January 6, 1958, officers in Lanarkshire, Scotland were dispatched to Smart’s home to conduct a well-being check. When no one came to the door, the officers forced their way inside, where they found Smart, his wife, and their eleven-year-old son all dead from gunshot wounds to the head.  A week later, Peter Manuel was arrested and charged with the murders of the Smart family, but in time the police in Lanarkshire would learn that was only one of Manuel’s horrific crimes. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Birmingham Post and Gazette. 1958. "3 shot dead: no gun found." Birmingham Post and Gazette, January 7: 1. Coventry Evening Telegraph. 1956. "Three dead in bungalow beds." Coventry Evening Telegraph, September 17: 1. Daily Record. 1956. "Fifth tee murder." Daily Record, January 5: 1. —. 1956. "Fifth tee murder: dramatic appeal." Daily Record, January 6: 1. —. 1957. "Teenager vanishes." Daily Record, December 30: 1. —. 1958. "Two sensations as trial opens." Daily Record, May 13: 7. Daily Telegraph. 1958. "1958." Daily Telegraph, May 15: 15. Evening Sentinel. 1956. "Bloodstains found on bed sheets." Evening Sentinel, September 17: 1. —. 1957. "Tjhick snow hampers moors hunt." Evening Sentinel, December 11: 1. Hull Daily Mail. 1957. "Police seek fresh clues in murder mystery." Hull Daily Mail, December 10: 5. Lundy, Iain. 2007. "Psychopath who brought terror to the west." Evening Times, December 27. MacLeod, Hector. 2009. Peter Manuel, Serial Killer. Edinburgh, Scotland: Mainstream Books. Nottingham Evening News. 1956. "Bungalow riddle: two women and girl dead in bed." Nottingham Evening News, September 17: 4. Silvester, Norman. 2022. The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel. October 10. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23034356.story-scotlands-first-known-serial-killer-peter-manuel/. The Times. 1958. "Statement on 8 murders." The Times, May 22: 5. Western Mail. 1958. "Watt denies shooting his wife." Western Mail, May 16: 5. When Peter Smart failed to show up for work on the morning of January 6, 1958, officers in Lanarkshire, Scotland were dispatched to Smart’s home to conduct a well-being check. When no one came to the door, the officers forced their way inside, where they found Smart, his wife, and their eleven-year-old son all dead from gunshot wounds to the head.  A week later, Peter Manuel was arrested and charged with the murders of the Smart family, but in time the police in Lanarkshire would learn that was only one of Manuel’s horrific crimes. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Birmingham Post and Gazette. 1958. "3 shot dead: no gun found." Birmingham Post and Gazette, January 7: 1. Coventry Evening Telegraph. 1956. "Three dead in bungalow beds." Coventry Evening Telegraph, September 17: 1. Daily Record. 1956. "Fifth tee murder." Daily Record, January 5: 1. —. 1956. "Fifth tee murder: dramatic appeal." Daily Record, January 6: 1. —. 1957. "Teenager vanishes." Daily Record, December 30: 1. —. 1958. "Two sensations as trial opens." Daily Record, May 13: 7. Daily Telegraph. 1958. "1958." Daily Telegraph, May 15: 15. Evening Sentinel. 1956. "Bloodstains found on bed sheets." Evening Sentinel, September 17: 1. —. 1957. "Tjhick snow hampers moors hunt." Evening Sentinel, December 11: 1. Hull Daily Mail. 1957. "Police seek fresh clues in murder mystery." Hull Daily Mail, December 10: 5. Lundy, Iain. 2007. "Psychopath who brought terror to the west." Evening Times, December 27. MacLeod, Hector. 2009. Peter Manuel, Serial Killer. Edinburgh, Scotland: Mainstream Books. Nottingham Evening News. 1956. "Bungalow riddle: two women and girl dead in bed." Nottingham Evening News, September 17: 4. Silvester, Norman. 2022. The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel. October 10. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23034356.story-scotlands-first-known-serial-killer-peter-manuel/. The Times. 1958. "Statement on 8 murders." The Times, May 22: 5. Western Mail. 1958. "Watt denies shooting his wife." Western Mail, May 16: 5. true crime, exhibit c true full 584 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LWo8MQyc1AIAxJqxO-fDL4MvStxzZty-kKu1TGZHYSo Peter Manuel: The Beast of Birkenshaw (Part 1) With a violent criminal history going back to his early teen years, Peter Manuel turned out to be one of Scotland’s worst serial killers. His tumultuous early teenage years were peppered with break-ins and destruction of property, but quickly escalated to horrific acts of brutality.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Birmingham Post and Gazette. 1958. "3 shot dead: no gun found." Birmingham Post and Gazette, January 7: 1.

Coventry Evening Telegraph. 1956. "Three dead in bungalow beds." Coventry Evening Telegraph, September 17: 1.

Daily Record. 1956. "Fifth tee murder." Daily Record, January 5: 1.

—. 1956. "Fifth tee murder: dramatic appeal." Daily Record, January 6: 1.

—. 1957. "Teenager vanishes." Daily Record, December 30: 1.

—. 1958. "Two sensations as trial opens." Daily Record, May 13: 7.

Daily Telegraph. 1958. "1958." Daily Telegraph, May 15: 15.

Evening Sentinel. 1956. "Bloodstains found on bed sheets." Evening Sentinel, September 17: 1.

—. 1957. "Tjhick snow hampers moors hunt." Evening Sentinel, December 11: 1.

Hull Daily Mail. 1957. "Police seek fresh clues in murder mystery." Hull Daily Mail, December 10: 5.

Lundy, Iain. 2007. "Psychopath who brought terror to the west." Evening Times, December 27.

MacLeod, Hector. 2009. Peter Manuel, Serial Killer. Edinburgh, Scotland: Mainstream Books.

Nottingham Evening News. 1956. "Bungalow riddle: two women and girl dead in bed." Nottingham Evening News, September 17: 4.

Silvester, Norman. 2022. The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel. October 10. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23034356.story-scotlands-first-known-serial-killer-peter-manuel/.

The Times. 1958. "Statement on 8 murders." The Times, May 22: 5.

Western Mail. 1958. "Watt denies shooting his wife." Western Mail, May 16: 5.

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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/peter-manuel-the-beast-of-birkenshaw-part-1-uupSxh5c With a violent criminal history going back to his early teen years, Peter Manuel turned out to be one of Scotland’s worst serial killers. His tumultuous early teenage years were peppered with break-ins and destruction of property, but quickly escalated to horrific acts of brutality.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Birmingham Post and Gazette. 1958. "3 shot dead: no gun found." Birmingham Post and Gazette, January 7: 1.

Coventry Evening Telegraph. 1956. "Three dead in bungalow beds." Coventry Evening Telegraph, September 17: 1.

Daily Record. 1956. "Fifth tee murder." Daily Record, January 5: 1.

—. 1956. "Fifth tee murder: dramatic appeal." Daily Record, January 6: 1.

—. 1957. "Teenager vanishes." Daily Record, December 30: 1.

—. 1958. "Two sensations as trial opens." Daily Record, May 13: 7.

Daily Telegraph. 1958. "1958." Daily Telegraph, May 15: 15.

Evening Sentinel. 1956. "Bloodstains found on bed sheets." Evening Sentinel, September 17: 1.

—. 1957. "Tjhick snow hampers moors hunt." Evening Sentinel, December 11: 1.

Hull Daily Mail. 1957. "Police seek fresh clues in murder mystery." Hull Daily Mail, December 10: 5.

Lundy, Iain. 2007. "Psychopath who brought terror to the west." Evening Times, December 27.

MacLeod, Hector. 2009. Peter Manuel, Serial Killer. Edinburgh, Scotland: Mainstream Books.

Nottingham Evening News. 1956. "Bungalow riddle: two women and girl dead in bed." Nottingham Evening News, September 17: 4.

Silvester, Norman. 2022. The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel. October 10. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23034356.story-scotlands-first-known-serial-killer-peter-manuel/.

The Times. 1958. "Statement on 8 murders." The Times, May 22: 5.

Western Mail. 1958. "Watt denies shooting his wife." Western Mail, May 16: 5.

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]]> Peter Manuel: The Beast of Birkenshaw (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:06 With a violent criminal history going back to his early teen years, Peter Manuel turned out to be one of Scotland’s worst serial killers. His tumultuous early teenage years were peppered with break-ins and destruction of property, but quickly escalated to horrific acts of brutality. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Birmingham Post and Gazette. 1958. "3 shot dead: no gun found." Birmingham Post and Gazette, January 7: 1. Coventry Evening Telegraph. 1956. "Three dead in bungalow beds." Coventry Evening Telegraph, September 17: 1. Daily Record. 1956. "Fifth tee murder." Daily Record, January 5: 1. —. 1956. "Fifth tee murder: dramatic appeal." Daily Record, January 6: 1. —. 1957. "Teenager vanishes." Daily Record, December 30: 1. —. 1958. "Two sensations as trial opens." Daily Record, May 13: 7. Daily Telegraph. 1958. "1958." Daily Telegraph, May 15: 15. Evening Sentinel. 1956. "Bloodstains found on bed sheets." Evening Sentinel, September 17: 1. —. 1957. "Tjhick snow hampers moors hunt." Evening Sentinel, December 11: 1. Hull Daily Mail. 1957. "Police seek fresh clues in murder mystery." Hull Daily Mail, December 10: 5. Lundy, Iain. 2007. "Psychopath who brought terror to the west." Evening Times, December 27. MacLeod, Hector. 2009. Peter Manuel, Serial Killer. Edinburgh, Scotland: Mainstream Books. Nottingham Evening News. 1956. "Bungalow riddle: two women and girl dead in bed." Nottingham Evening News, September 17: 4. Silvester, Norman. 2022. The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel. October 10. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23034356.story-scotlands-first-known-serial-killer-peter-manuel/. The Times. 1958. "Statement on 8 murders." The Times, May 22: 5. Western Mail. 1958. "Watt denies shooting his wife." Western Mail, May 16: 5. With a violent criminal history going back to his early teen years, Peter Manuel turned out to be one of Scotland’s worst serial killers. His tumultuous early teenage years were peppered with break-ins and destruction of property, but quickly escalated to horrific acts of brutality. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Birmingham Post and Gazette. 1958. "3 shot dead: no gun found." Birmingham Post and Gazette, January 7: 1. Coventry Evening Telegraph. 1956. "Three dead in bungalow beds." Coventry Evening Telegraph, September 17: 1. Daily Record. 1956. "Fifth tee murder." Daily Record, January 5: 1. —. 1956. "Fifth tee murder: dramatic appeal." Daily Record, January 6: 1. —. 1957. "Teenager vanishes." Daily Record, December 30: 1. —. 1958. "Two sensations as trial opens." Daily Record, May 13: 7. Daily Telegraph. 1958. "1958." Daily Telegraph, May 15: 15. Evening Sentinel. 1956. "Bloodstains found on bed sheets." Evening Sentinel, September 17: 1. —. 1957. "Tjhick snow hampers moors hunt." Evening Sentinel, December 11: 1. Hull Daily Mail. 1957. "Police seek fresh clues in murder mystery." Hull Daily Mail, December 10: 5. Lundy, Iain. 2007. "Psychopath who brought terror to the west." Evening Times, December 27. MacLeod, Hector. 2009. Peter Manuel, Serial Killer. Edinburgh, Scotland: Mainstream Books. Nottingham Evening News. 1956. "Bungalow riddle: two women and girl dead in bed." Nottingham Evening News, September 17: 4. Silvester, Norman. 2022. The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel. October 10. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23034356.story-scotlands-first-known-serial-killer-peter-manuel/. The Times. 1958. "Statement on 8 murders." The Times, May 22: 5. Western Mail. 1958. "Watt denies shooting his wife." Western Mail, May 16: 5. true crime, exhibit c true full 583 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/a4FbsLZmmmkggq62uKDZn3279gmOztvta3u_CQLz-QQ The Murder of Julia Martha Thomas In early March 1879, fifty-five-year-old widow Julia Martha Thomas disappeared from her home in southwest London. Julia often travelled by herself on moment’s notice, so neighbors thought nothing of her absence; however, when several female body parts were discovered in the Thames, police uncovered a gruesome crime that not only involved theft and impersonation, but also the ghastly murder of Julia Martha Thomas.

Thomas’s maid, Kate Webster, was quickly arrested and charged with Julia’s murder. Through their investigation, detectives discovered that Thomas had recently given Webster notice of termination after only one month. Days before she was to leave Thomas’ home, Webster murdered her employer, then dismembered her body and posed as Julia in order to sell off the murdered woman’s belongings for a quick profit. Although she maintained her innocence, Kate Webster was tried, convicted, and executed for the crime, finally confessing her guilt just hours before she went to the gallows.

The ”Richmond Murder,” as it was dubbed by the press, captivated Londoners for months and Webster’s trial and execution became something of a public spectacle. In Victorian-era England, few people believed a woman capable of committing murder, much less dismemberment and rendering of a human body. Given that, and the shocking viciousness of the crime itself, the Richmond Murder remains one of London’s most notorious murders of the late nineteenth century.


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References

Birmingham Evening Mail. 1879. "Solution of the Barnes mystery." Birmingham Evenign Mail, March 26: 3.

Blake, Matt. 2011. Attenborough skull mystery finally solved. July 6. Accessed June 23, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/attenborough-skull-mystery-finally-solved-2307530.html.

Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper. 1879. "The Barnes mystery." Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper, March 16: 5.

O'Donnell, Elliot. 2010. The Trial of Kate Webster. New York, NY: Gale, Making of Modern Law.

Portsmouth Evening News. 1879. "The Richmond murder." Portsmouth Evening News, July 9: 3.

Shaver Hughes, Sarah, and Brady Hughes. 1997. Women in World History: Readings fom 1500 to the Present. London, UK: Routledge.

The Citizen. 1879. "The Barnes Mystery." The Citizen, March 13: 3.

The Journal. 1879. "The Barnes mystery." The Journal, March 14: 3.

The Times. 1879. "TRhe murder and mutilation at Richmond." Reynold's Newspaper, April 6: 6.

—. 1879. "The murder at Richmond." The Times, April 1: 5.

—. 1879. "The supposed tragedy at Richmond." The Times, April 3: 2.

Wood, Walter. 1916. Survivors' Tales of Famous Crimes. London, UK: Cassell.

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]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-julia-martha-thomas-b78nFZUe In early March 1879, fifty-five-year-old widow Julia Martha Thomas disappeared from her home in southwest London. Julia often travelled by herself on moment’s notice, so neighbors thought nothing of her absence; however, when several female body parts were discovered in the Thames, police uncovered a gruesome crime that not only involved theft and impersonation, but also the ghastly murder of Julia Martha Thomas.

Thomas’s maid, Kate Webster, was quickly arrested and charged with Julia’s murder. Through their investigation, detectives discovered that Thomas had recently given Webster notice of termination after only one month. Days before she was to leave Thomas’ home, Webster murdered her employer, then dismembered her body and posed as Julia in order to sell off the murdered woman’s belongings for a quick profit. Although she maintained her innocence, Kate Webster was tried, convicted, and executed for the crime, finally confessing her guilt just hours before she went to the gallows.

The ”Richmond Murder,” as it was dubbed by the press, captivated Londoners for months and Webster’s trial and execution became something of a public spectacle. In Victorian-era England, few people believed a woman capable of committing murder, much less dismemberment and rendering of a human body. Given that, and the shocking viciousness of the crime itself, the Richmond Murder remains one of London’s most notorious murders of the late nineteenth century.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Birmingham Evening Mail. 1879. "Solution of the Barnes mystery." Birmingham Evenign Mail, March 26: 3.

Blake, Matt. 2011. Attenborough skull mystery finally solved. July 6. Accessed June 23, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/attenborough-skull-mystery-finally-solved-2307530.html.

Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper. 1879. "The Barnes mystery." Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper, March 16: 5.

O'Donnell, Elliot. 2010. The Trial of Kate Webster. New York, NY: Gale, Making of Modern Law.

Portsmouth Evening News. 1879. "The Richmond murder." Portsmouth Evening News, July 9: 3.

Shaver Hughes, Sarah, and Brady Hughes. 1997. Women in World History: Readings fom 1500 to the Present. London, UK: Routledge.

The Citizen. 1879. "The Barnes Mystery." The Citizen, March 13: 3.

The Journal. 1879. "The Barnes mystery." The Journal, March 14: 3.

The Times. 1879. "TRhe murder and mutilation at Richmond." Reynold's Newspaper, April 6: 6.

—. 1879. "The murder at Richmond." The Times, April 1: 5.

—. 1879. "The supposed tragedy at Richmond." The Times, April 3: 2.

Wood, Walter. 1916. Survivors' Tales of Famous Crimes. London, UK: Cassell.

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]]> The Murder of Julia Martha Thomas Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:02 In early March 1879, fifty-five-year-old widow Julia Martha Thomas disappeared from her home in southwest London. Julia often travelled by herself on moment’s notice, so neighbors thought nothing of her absence; however, when several female body parts were discovered in the Thames, police uncovered a gruesome crime that not only involved theft and impersonation, but also the ghastly murder of Julia Martha Thomas. Thomas’s maid, Kate Webster, was quickly arrested and charged with Julia’s murder. Through their investigation, detectives discovered that Thomas had recently given Webster notice of termination after only one month. Days before she was to leave Thomas’ home, Webster murdered her employer, then dismembered her body and posed as Julia in order to sell off the murdered woman’s belongings for a quick profit. Although she maintained her innocence, Kate Webster was tried, convicted, and executed for the crime, finally confessing her guilt just hours before she went to the gallows. The ”Richmond Murder,” as it was dubbed by the press, captivated Londoners for months and Webster’s trial and execution became something of a public spectacle. In Victorian-era England, few people believed a woman capable of committing murder, much less dismemberment and rendering of a human body. Given that, and the shocking viciousness of the crime itself, the Richmond Murder remains one of London’s most notorious murders of the late nineteenth century. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Birmingham Evening Mail. 1879. "Solution of the Barnes mystery." Birmingham Evenign Mail, March 26: 3. Blake, Matt. 2011. Attenborough skull mystery finally solved. July 6. Accessed June 23, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/attenborough-skull-mystery-finally-solved-2307530.html. Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper. 1879. "The Barnes mystery." Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper, March 16: 5. O'Donnell, Elliot. 2010. The Trial of Kate Webster. New York, NY: Gale, Making of Modern Law. Portsmouth Evening News. 1879. "The Richmond murder." Portsmouth Evening News, July 9: 3. Shaver Hughes, Sarah, and Brady Hughes. 1997. Women in World History: Readings fom 1500 to the Present. London, UK: Routledge. The Citizen. 1879. "The Barnes Mystery." The Citizen, March 13: 3. The Journal. 1879. "The Barnes mystery." The Journal, March 14: 3. The Times. 1879. "TRhe murder and mutilation at Richmond." Reynold's Newspaper, April 6: 6. —. 1879. "The murder at Richmond." The Times, April 1: 5. —. 1879. "The supposed tragedy at Richmond." The Times, April 3: 2. Wood, Walter. 1916. Survivors' Tales of Famous Crimes. London, UK: Cassell. In early March 1879, fifty-five-year-old widow Julia Martha Thomas disappeared from her home in southwest London. Julia often travelled by herself on moment’s notice, so neighbors thought nothing of her absence; however, when several female body parts were discovered in the Thames, police uncovered a gruesome crime that not only involved theft and impersonation, but also the ghastly murder of Julia Martha Thomas. Thomas’s maid, Kate Webster, was quickly arrested and charged with Julia’s murder. Through their investigation, detectives discovered that Thomas had recently given Webster notice of termination after only one month. Days before she was to leave Thomas’ home, Webster murdered her employer, then dismembered her body and posed as Julia in order to sell off the murdered woman’s belongings for a quick profit. Although she maintained her innocence, Kate Webster was tried, convicted, and executed for the crime, finally confessing her guilt just hours before she went to the gallows. The ”Richmond Murder,” as it was dubbed by the press, captivated Londoners for months and Webster’s trial and execution became something of a public spectacle. In Victorian-era England, few people believed a woman capable of committing murder, much less dismemberment and rendering of a human body. Given that, and the shocking viciousness of the crime itself, the Richmond Murder remains one of London’s most notorious murders of the late nineteenth century. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Birmingham Evening Mail. 1879. "Solution of the Barnes mystery." Birmingham Evenign Mail, March 26: 3. Blake, Matt. 2011. Attenborough skull mystery finally solved. July 6. Accessed June 23, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/attenborough-skull-mystery-finally-solved-2307530.html. Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper. 1879. "The Barnes mystery." Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper, March 16: 5. O'Donnell, Elliot. 2010. The Trial of Kate Webster. New York, NY: Gale, Making of Modern Law. Portsmouth Evening News. 1879. "The Richmond murder." Portsmouth Evening News, July 9: 3. Shaver Hughes, Sarah, and Brady Hughes. 1997. Women in World History: Readings fom 1500 to the Present. London, UK: Routledge. The Citizen. 1879. "The Barnes Mystery." The Citizen, March 13: 3. The Journal. 1879. "The Barnes mystery." The Journal, March 14: 3. The Times. 1879. "TRhe murder and mutilation at Richmond." Reynold's Newspaper, April 6: 6. —. 1879. "The murder at Richmond." The Times, April 1: 5. —. 1879. "The supposed tragedy at Richmond." The Times, April 3: 2. Wood, Walter. 1916. Survivors' Tales of Famous Crimes. London, UK: Cassell. true crime, exhibit c true full 582 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/b-zneRiLYhQ7wlMBLjdx6oS0kwGcUOp4DN_d5LTmSeE The Murder of Patricia Lonergan On the morning of October 25, 1943, the body of twenty-two-year-old Lion Brewery heiress, Patricia Lonergan, was discovered in a locked room in the New York apartment she shared with her infant son. Patrica was nude and had been bludgeoned with a candelabra. Suspicion quickly fell on her estranged husband, Wayne Lonergan, who had fled the country to Canada, where he was serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force.


Wayne Lonergan was apprehended a few days later and returned to New York, where he was charged with the murder and two days later confessed to killing Patricia in a jealous rage. Despite his confession, Lonergan’s case went to trial and quickly became one of the most sensational trials of the decade. While the murder itself was a terrible tragedy, the extensive press coverage and intense public interest was on Wayne’s sexual identity and the supposedly scandalous lives of the two high society figures at the center of the case.


Wayne was ultimately found guilty of the murder and served more than two decades in prison, after which he was deported back to Canada, where he resided until his death. Few people ever doubted that Wayne had indeed killed his wife; however, to this day many have questioned whether his sexuality and the couple’s nontraditional marriage biased the jury against him and led to an unfair trial.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White (of Bring Me the Axe and 99 Cent Rental Podcasts) for research!


References

Anderson-Minshall, Diane. 2021. Did this queer man kill his wife? March 24. Accessed June 18, 2024. https://www.advocate.com/crime/2021/3/24/did-queer-man-kill-his-wife#rebelltitem1.

Buffalo News. 1943. "Boats grapple for vanished RCAF uniform." Buffalo News, October 28: 1.

Dunne, Dominick. 2001. "The Talented Mr. Lonergan." Vanity Fair, July 01.

Levine, Allan. 2020. Details Are Unprintable: Wayne Lonergan and the Sensational Cafe Society Murder. Guilford, CT: Lyons Press.

New York Times. 1944. "35 years to life given to Lonergan." New York Times, April 18: 1.

—. 1942. "Husband is held for questioning in heiress' murder." New York Times, October 26: 1.

—. 1944. "Lawyers rebuked in Lonergan case." New York Times, February 17: 20.

—. 1944. "Lonergan choked wife, Grumet says." New York Times, March 23: 21.

—. 1944. "Lonergan confession read; tells of bluedgeoning wife." New York Times, March 28: 1.

—. 1944. "Lonergan defense is ended abruptly." New York Times, March 30: 1.

—. 1944. "Lonergan guilty in second degree of slaying wife." New York Times, April 1: 1.

—. 1943. "RCAF cadet's wife slain in home here." New York Times, October 25: 1.

—. 1944. "State asks death in Lonergan case." New York Times, March 31: 1.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-patricia-lonergan-aFL3kblm On the morning of October 25, 1943, the body of twenty-two-year-old Lion Brewery heiress, Patricia Lonergan, was discovered in a locked room in the New York apartment she shared with her infant son. Patrica was nude and had been bludgeoned with a candelabra. Suspicion quickly fell on her estranged husband, Wayne Lonergan, who had fled the country to Canada, where he was serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force.


Wayne Lonergan was apprehended a few days later and returned to New York, where he was charged with the murder and two days later confessed to killing Patricia in a jealous rage. Despite his confession, Lonergan’s case went to trial and quickly became one of the most sensational trials of the decade. While the murder itself was a terrible tragedy, the extensive press coverage and intense public interest was on Wayne’s sexual identity and the supposedly scandalous lives of the two high society figures at the center of the case.


Wayne was ultimately found guilty of the murder and served more than two decades in prison, after which he was deported back to Canada, where he resided until his death. Few people ever doubted that Wayne had indeed killed his wife; however, to this day many have questioned whether his sexuality and the couple’s nontraditional marriage biased the jury against him and led to an unfair trial.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White (of Bring Me the Axe and 99 Cent Rental Podcasts) for research!


References

Anderson-Minshall, Diane. 2021. Did this queer man kill his wife? March 24. Accessed June 18, 2024. https://www.advocate.com/crime/2021/3/24/did-queer-man-kill-his-wife#rebelltitem1.

Buffalo News. 1943. "Boats grapple for vanished RCAF uniform." Buffalo News, October 28: 1.

Dunne, Dominick. 2001. "The Talented Mr. Lonergan." Vanity Fair, July 01.

Levine, Allan. 2020. Details Are Unprintable: Wayne Lonergan and the Sensational Cafe Society Murder. Guilford, CT: Lyons Press.

New York Times. 1944. "35 years to life given to Lonergan." New York Times, April 18: 1.

—. 1942. "Husband is held for questioning in heiress' murder." New York Times, October 26: 1.

—. 1944. "Lawyers rebuked in Lonergan case." New York Times, February 17: 20.

—. 1944. "Lonergan choked wife, Grumet says." New York Times, March 23: 21.

—. 1944. "Lonergan confession read; tells of bluedgeoning wife." New York Times, March 28: 1.

—. 1944. "Lonergan defense is ended abruptly." New York Times, March 30: 1.

—. 1944. "Lonergan guilty in second degree of slaying wife." New York Times, April 1: 1.

—. 1943. "RCAF cadet's wife slain in home here." New York Times, October 25: 1.

—. 1944. "State asks death in Lonergan case." New York Times, March 31: 1.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Murder of Patricia Lonergan Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:17 On the morning of October 25, 1943, the body of twenty-two-year-old Lion Brewery heiress, Patricia Lonergan, was discovered in a locked room in the New York apartment she shared with her infant son. Patrica was nude and had been bludgeoned with a candelabra. Suspicion quickly fell on her estranged husband, Wayne Lonergan, who had fled the country to Canada, where he was serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Wayne Lonergan was apprehended a few days later and returned to New York, where he was charged with the murder and two days later confessed to killing Patricia in a jealous rage. Despite his confession, Lonergan’s case went to trial and quickly became one of the most sensational trials of the decade. While the murder itself was a terrible tragedy, the extensive press coverage and intense public interest was on Wayne’s sexual identity and the supposedly scandalous lives of the two high society figures at the center of the case. Wayne was ultimately found guilty of the murder and served more than two decades in prison, after which he was deported back to Canada, where he resided until his death. Few people ever doubted that Wayne had indeed killed his wife; however, to this day many have questioned whether his sexuality and the couple’s nontraditional marriage biased the jury against him and led to an unfair trial. Thank you to the incredible Dave White (of Bring Me the Axe and 99 Cent Rental Podcasts) for research! References Anderson-Minshall, Diane. 2021. Did this queer man kill his wife? March 24. Accessed June 18, 2024. https://www.advocate.com/crime/2021/3/24/did-queer-man-kill-his-wife#rebelltitem1. Buffalo News. 1943. "Boats grapple for vanished RCAF uniform." Buffalo News, October 28: 1. Dunne, Dominick. 2001. "The Talented Mr. Lonergan." Vanity Fair, July 01. Levine, Allan. 2020. Details Are Unprintable: Wayne Lonergan and the Sensational Cafe Society Murder. Guilford, CT: Lyons Press. New York Times. 1944. "35 years to life given to Lonergan." New York Times, April 18: 1. —. 1942. "Husband is held for questioning in heiress' murder." New York Times, October 26: 1. —. 1944. "Lawyers rebuked in Lonergan case." New York Times, February 17: 20. —. 1944. "Lonergan choked wife, Grumet says." New York Times, March 23: 21. —. 1944. "Lonergan confession read; tells of bluedgeoning wife." New York Times, March 28: 1. —. 1944. "Lonergan defense is ended abruptly." New York Times, March 30: 1. —. 1944. "Lonergan guilty in second degree of slaying wife." New York Times, April 1: 1. —. 1943. "RCAF cadet's wife slain in home here." New York Times, October 25: 1. —. 1944. "State asks death in Lonergan case." New York Times, March 31: 1. On the morning of October 25, 1943, the body of twenty-two-year-old Lion Brewery heiress, Patricia Lonergan, was discovered in a locked room in the New York apartment she shared with her infant son. Patrica was nude and had been bludgeoned with a candelabra. Suspicion quickly fell on her estranged husband, Wayne Lonergan, who had fled the country to Canada, where he was serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Wayne Lonergan was apprehended a few days later and returned to New York, where he was charged with the murder and two days later confessed to killing Patricia in a jealous rage. Despite his confession, Lonergan’s case went to trial and quickly became one of the most sensational trials of the decade. While the murder itself was a terrible tragedy, the extensive press coverage and intense public interest was on Wayne’s sexual identity and the supposedly scandalous lives of the two high society figures at the center of the case. Wayne was ultimately found guilty of the murder and served more than two decades in prison, after which he was deported back to Canada, where he resided until his death. Few people ever doubted that Wayne had indeed killed his wife; however, to this day many have questioned whether his sexuality and the couple’s nontraditional marriage biased the jury against him and led to an unfair trial. Thank you to the incredible Dave White (of Bring Me the Axe and 99 Cent Rental Podcasts) for research! References Anderson-Minshall, Diane. 2021. Did this queer man kill his wife? March 24. Accessed June 18, 2024. https://www.advocate.com/crime/2021/3/24/did-queer-man-kill-his-wife#rebelltitem1. Buffalo News. 1943. "Boats grapple for vanished RCAF uniform." Buffalo News, October 28: 1. Dunne, Dominick. 2001. "The Talented Mr. Lonergan." Vanity Fair, July 01. Levine, Allan. 2020. Details Are Unprintable: Wayne Lonergan and the Sensational Cafe Society Murder. Guilford, CT: Lyons Press. New York Times. 1944. "35 years to life given to Lonergan." New York Times, April 18: 1. —. 1942. "Husband is held for questioning in heiress' murder." New York Times, October 26: 1. —. 1944. "Lawyers rebuked in Lonergan case." New York Times, February 17: 20. —. 1944. "Lonergan choked wife, Grumet says." New York Times, March 23: 21. —. 1944. "Lonergan confession read; tells of bluedgeoning wife." New York Times, March 28: 1. —. 1944. "Lonergan defense is ended abruptly." New York Times, March 30: 1. —. 1944. "Lonergan guilty in second degree of slaying wife." New York Times, April 1: 1. —. 1943. "RCAF cadet's wife slain in home here." New York Times, October 25: 1. —. 1944. "State asks death in Lonergan case." New York Times, March 31: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 581 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/SEZiKzHe05PYV-n65aC7HFfJqs3NHTV0aQkT7OR0okg Charles Whitman: The Texas Tower Sniper On the morning of August 1, 1966, twenty-five-year-old Charles Whitman arrived at the University of Texas Austin campus a little before noon, carrying with him several rifles, pistols, and a shotgun contained within a military footlocker. After talking his way past a guard, Whitman climbed to the twenty eighth floor of the campus clocktower and walked out onto the observation deck, then began firing at the people on the ground below. In the span of a just over an hour and half, Charles Whitman killed fifteen people and wounded thirty-one others before finally being shot and killed by a police officer who’d managed to make his way to the top of the tower. Investigators later learned that, prior to arriving on the UT campus, Whitman had also murdered his mother and his wife.

In 1966, mass shootings were virtually unheard of in the United States and Whitman’s spree killing shocked the nation. By most accounts, Charles Whitman was the picture of an all-American man, which made his actions all the more confusing. He was well-liked, had a successful military career, a beautiful wife, and once out of the military, he began pursuing a college degree in preparation for the next phase of his life. But behind the façade of American middle-class success lurked a deeply troubled man whose personal history and acute medical problems would eventually go a long way to explaining his actions on the morning of August 1.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Austin American-Statesman. 1966. "U.T. sniper shoots 33." Austin American-Statesman, August 1: 1.

Colloff, Pamela. 2006. "96 minutes." Texas Monthly, August 1: 104.

—. 2016. "Memorial day." Texas Monthly, August 1: 22.

Flemmons, Jerry. 1966. "UT tower sniper kills 14, dies in hail of police gunfire." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 2: 1.

Governor's Committee. 1966. Report to the Governor; Medical Aspects, Charles J. Whitman Catastrophe. Fact-finding report, Houston, TX: Texas Department of Public Safety.

Krebs, Albin. 1966. "The Texas killer: Former Florida neighbors recall a nice boy who liked toy guns." New York Times, August 2: 15.

Lavergne, Gary. 1997. Sniper in the Tower: The Charles Whitman Murders. Denton, TX: University of North Texas Press.

New York Times. 1967. "U. of Texas to reopen ." New York Times, June 18: 25.

Stuever, Hank. 1996. "96 minutes, 30 years later." Austin American-Statesman, July 29: 1.

Texas Department of Public Safety. 1966. Statement of John and Fran Morgan. Intelligence Report, Houston, TX: State of Texas Department of Public Safety.

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]]> Mon, 8 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/charles-whitman-the-texas-tower-sniper-ijUJiicq On the morning of August 1, 1966, twenty-five-year-old Charles Whitman arrived at the University of Texas Austin campus a little before noon, carrying with him several rifles, pistols, and a shotgun contained within a military footlocker. After talking his way past a guard, Whitman climbed to the twenty eighth floor of the campus clocktower and walked out onto the observation deck, then began firing at the people on the ground below. In the span of a just over an hour and half, Charles Whitman killed fifteen people and wounded thirty-one others before finally being shot and killed by a police officer who’d managed to make his way to the top of the tower. Investigators later learned that, prior to arriving on the UT campus, Whitman had also murdered his mother and his wife.

In 1966, mass shootings were virtually unheard of in the United States and Whitman’s spree killing shocked the nation. By most accounts, Charles Whitman was the picture of an all-American man, which made his actions all the more confusing. He was well-liked, had a successful military career, a beautiful wife, and once out of the military, he began pursuing a college degree in preparation for the next phase of his life. But behind the façade of American middle-class success lurked a deeply troubled man whose personal history and acute medical problems would eventually go a long way to explaining his actions on the morning of August 1.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Austin American-Statesman. 1966. "U.T. sniper shoots 33." Austin American-Statesman, August 1: 1.

Colloff, Pamela. 2006. "96 minutes." Texas Monthly, August 1: 104.

—. 2016. "Memorial day." Texas Monthly, August 1: 22.

Flemmons, Jerry. 1966. "UT tower sniper kills 14, dies in hail of police gunfire." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 2: 1.

Governor's Committee. 1966. Report to the Governor; Medical Aspects, Charles J. Whitman Catastrophe. Fact-finding report, Houston, TX: Texas Department of Public Safety.

Krebs, Albin. 1966. "The Texas killer: Former Florida neighbors recall a nice boy who liked toy guns." New York Times, August 2: 15.

Lavergne, Gary. 1997. Sniper in the Tower: The Charles Whitman Murders. Denton, TX: University of North Texas Press.

New York Times. 1967. "U. of Texas to reopen ." New York Times, June 18: 25.

Stuever, Hank. 1996. "96 minutes, 30 years later." Austin American-Statesman, July 29: 1.

Texas Department of Public Safety. 1966. Statement of John and Fran Morgan. Intelligence Report, Houston, TX: State of Texas Department of Public Safety.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Charles Whitman: The Texas Tower Sniper Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:32:31 On the morning of August 1, 1966, twenty-five-year-old Charles Whitman arrived at the University of Texas Austin campus a little before noon, carrying with him several rifles, pistols, and a shotgun contained within a military footlocker. After talking his way past a guard, Whitman climbed to the twenty eighth floor of the campus clocktower and walked out onto the observation deck, then began firing at the people on the ground below. In the span of a just over an hour and half, Charles Whitman killed fifteen people and wounded thirty-one others before finally being shot and killed by a police officer who’d managed to make his way to the top of the tower. Investigators later learned that, prior to arriving on the UT campus, Whitman had also murdered his mother and his wife. In 1966, mass shootings were virtually unheard of in the United States and Whitman’s spree killing shocked the nation. By most accounts, Charles Whitman was the picture of an all-American man, which made his actions all the more confusing. He was well-liked, had a successful military career, a beautiful wife, and once out of the military, he began pursuing a college degree in preparation for the next phase of his life. But behind the façade of American middle-class success lurked a deeply troubled man whose personal history and acute medical problems would eventually go a long way to explaining his actions on the morning of August 1. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Austin American-Statesman. 1966. "U.T. sniper shoots 33." Austin American-Statesman, August 1: 1. Colloff, Pamela. 2006. "96 minutes." Texas Monthly, August 1: 104. —. 2016. "Memorial day." Texas Monthly, August 1: 22. Flemmons, Jerry. 1966. "UT tower sniper kills 14, dies in hail of police gunfire." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 2: 1. Governor's Committee. 1966. Report to the Governor; Medical Aspects, Charles J. Whitman Catastrophe. Fact-finding report, Houston, TX: Texas Department of Public Safety. Krebs, Albin. 1966. "The Texas killer: Former Florida neighbors recall a nice boy who liked toy guns." New York Times, August 2: 15. Lavergne, Gary. 1997. Sniper in the Tower: The Charles Whitman Murders. Denton, TX: University of North Texas Press. New York Times. 1967. "U. of Texas to reopen ." New York Times, June 18: 25. Stuever, Hank. 1996. "96 minutes, 30 years later." Austin American-Statesman, July 29: 1. Texas Department of Public Safety. 1966. Statement of John and Fran Morgan. Intelligence Report, Houston, TX: State of Texas Department of Public Safety. On the morning of August 1, 1966, twenty-five-year-old Charles Whitman arrived at the University of Texas Austin campus a little before noon, carrying with him several rifles, pistols, and a shotgun contained within a military footlocker. After talking his way past a guard, Whitman climbed to the twenty eighth floor of the campus clocktower and walked out onto the observation deck, then began firing at the people on the ground below. In the span of a just over an hour and half, Charles Whitman killed fifteen people and wounded thirty-one others before finally being shot and killed by a police officer who’d managed to make his way to the top of the tower. Investigators later learned that, prior to arriving on the UT campus, Whitman had also murdered his mother and his wife. In 1966, mass shootings were virtually unheard of in the United States and Whitman’s spree killing shocked the nation. By most accounts, Charles Whitman was the picture of an all-American man, which made his actions all the more confusing. He was well-liked, had a successful military career, a beautiful wife, and once out of the military, he began pursuing a college degree in preparation for the next phase of his life. But behind the façade of American middle-class success lurked a deeply troubled man whose personal history and acute medical problems would eventually go a long way to explaining his actions on the morning of August 1. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Austin American-Statesman. 1966. "U.T. sniper shoots 33." Austin American-Statesman, August 1: 1. Colloff, Pamela. 2006. "96 minutes." Texas Monthly, August 1: 104. —. 2016. "Memorial day." Texas Monthly, August 1: 22. Flemmons, Jerry. 1966. "UT tower sniper kills 14, dies in hail of police gunfire." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 2: 1. Governor's Committee. 1966. Report to the Governor; Medical Aspects, Charles J. Whitman Catastrophe. Fact-finding report, Houston, TX: Texas Department of Public Safety. Krebs, Albin. 1966. "The Texas killer: Former Florida neighbors recall a nice boy who liked toy guns." New York Times, August 2: 15. Lavergne, Gary. 1997. Sniper in the Tower: The Charles Whitman Murders. Denton, TX: University of North Texas Press. New York Times. 1967. "U. of Texas to reopen ." New York Times, June 18: 25. Stuever, Hank. 1996. "96 minutes, 30 years later." Austin American-Statesman, July 29: 1. Texas Department of Public Safety. 1966. Statement of John and Fran Morgan. Intelligence Report, Houston, TX: State of Texas Department of Public Safety. true crime, exhibit c true full 580 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/VLUeHbNEfHciNBrbZVekYMZruy8TqEFBC5KSrc9HCIw The Society Gang Killing On Thanksgiving Day 1934, police in Tulsa, Oklahoma found the dead body of John Gorrell Jr., a Kansas City dental student, slumped behind the wheel of his car, which had come to a stop at a downtown intersection. Gorrell had been shot in the head twice with his own gun and his wallet and other valuables were missing, leading police to conclude he had been killed in a botched robbery. Just one day later, the residents of Tulsa were shocked to learn that Gorrell hadn’t been killed by a robbery, but by his friend Phil Kennamer, and his motive wasn’t robbery.

At the peak of the Great Depression, newspaper reports of violent crime were nothing new. In this case, however, the victim was the son of a prominent local physician and his killer the son of a well-known US District Court judge. The privileged backgrounds of the victim and killer were enough to captivate the residents of Tulsa, but as the strange details of the story slowly emerged in the days that followed, the case quickly grew from local sensation to national fascination. In the weeks and months that followed, countless front pages (and then some) were dedicated to the lurid details of what the press soon dubbed the “Society Gang Killing;” a story of disaffected youth who, bored with their wealth and privilege, turned to crime and violence for the sake of entertainment and excitement.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Biscup, Walter. 1935. "Verdict of jury leaves punishment of Gorrell's slayer to Judge Hurst." Tulsa World, February 22: 1.

Frates, Kent. 2014. "The Society Gang Killingg." This Land, July 15.

Freese, Jim. 2016. Murder in the Name Of Love: The Phil Kennamer Trial. Tulsa, OK: Freese Publishing .

Miami Daily News-Record. 1934. "Sheriff refuses to act on Phil Kennamer's version of case, involving associates." Miami Daily News-Record, December 13: 1.

—. 1934. "Doubt cast on gang theory in Tulsa slaying." Miami Daiy News-Record, December 3: 1.

Morrow, Jason. 2015. Deadly Hero: The High Society Murder that Created Hysteria in the Heartland. Tulsa, OK: Independent.

Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat. 1935. "Counsel declares he could not tell right from wrong." Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat, February 15: 1.

New York Times. 1934. "Death car driver a suicide in Tulsa." New York Times, December 10: 38.

—. 1935. "Girl takes stand to Aid Kennamer." New York Times, February 16: 30.

—. 1935. "Kennamer reveals 'extortion letter'." New York Times, January 27: 15.

—. 1935. "Kennamer tells of fatal shooting." New York Times, February 19: 10.

Phillips, Harmon. 1935. "Kennamer Case goes on aftwer threat of mistrial." Tulsa Tribune, February 13: 1.

—. 1935. "Phil Kennamer back to jail with 25 years in prison as penalty for Gorrell killing." Tulsa Tribune, February 24: 1.

—. 1935. "State blocks quick opinion by doctor that Kennamer shot youth while insane." Tulsa Tribune, February 16: 1.

Tulsa Tribune. 1934. "Anderson tells plan of Kennamer Trial." Tulsa Tribune, December 15: 1.

—. 1935. "New clues seen in notes from Phil Kennamer." Tulsa Tribune, January 3: 3.

—. 1934. "Phil Kennamer inisists slaying his own actions." Tulsa Tribune, December 2: 5.

—. 1934. "Police call Born suicide." Tulsa Tribune, December 10: 1.

—. 1935. "Opposing Kennamer case legal batteries promise fiery clash of courtroom tactics." Tulsa Trribune, January 23: 7.

Tulsa World. 1935. "Judge Kennamer weeps as he describes Phil's abnormalities." Tulsa World, February 16: 1.

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]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-society-gang-killing-uRh1GggH On Thanksgiving Day 1934, police in Tulsa, Oklahoma found the dead body of John Gorrell Jr., a Kansas City dental student, slumped behind the wheel of his car, which had come to a stop at a downtown intersection. Gorrell had been shot in the head twice with his own gun and his wallet and other valuables were missing, leading police to conclude he had been killed in a botched robbery. Just one day later, the residents of Tulsa were shocked to learn that Gorrell hadn’t been killed by a robbery, but by his friend Phil Kennamer, and his motive wasn’t robbery.

At the peak of the Great Depression, newspaper reports of violent crime were nothing new. In this case, however, the victim was the son of a prominent local physician and his killer the son of a well-known US District Court judge. The privileged backgrounds of the victim and killer were enough to captivate the residents of Tulsa, but as the strange details of the story slowly emerged in the days that followed, the case quickly grew from local sensation to national fascination. In the weeks and months that followed, countless front pages (and then some) were dedicated to the lurid details of what the press soon dubbed the “Society Gang Killing;” a story of disaffected youth who, bored with their wealth and privilege, turned to crime and violence for the sake of entertainment and excitement.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Biscup, Walter. 1935. "Verdict of jury leaves punishment of Gorrell's slayer to Judge Hurst." Tulsa World, February 22: 1.

Frates, Kent. 2014. "The Society Gang Killingg." This Land, July 15.

Freese, Jim. 2016. Murder in the Name Of Love: The Phil Kennamer Trial. Tulsa, OK: Freese Publishing .

Miami Daily News-Record. 1934. "Sheriff refuses to act on Phil Kennamer's version of case, involving associates." Miami Daily News-Record, December 13: 1.

—. 1934. "Doubt cast on gang theory in Tulsa slaying." Miami Daiy News-Record, December 3: 1.

Morrow, Jason. 2015. Deadly Hero: The High Society Murder that Created Hysteria in the Heartland. Tulsa, OK: Independent.

Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat. 1935. "Counsel declares he could not tell right from wrong." Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat, February 15: 1.

New York Times. 1934. "Death car driver a suicide in Tulsa." New York Times, December 10: 38.

—. 1935. "Girl takes stand to Aid Kennamer." New York Times, February 16: 30.

—. 1935. "Kennamer reveals 'extortion letter'." New York Times, January 27: 15.

—. 1935. "Kennamer tells of fatal shooting." New York Times, February 19: 10.

Phillips, Harmon. 1935. "Kennamer Case goes on aftwer threat of mistrial." Tulsa Tribune, February 13: 1.

—. 1935. "Phil Kennamer back to jail with 25 years in prison as penalty for Gorrell killing." Tulsa Tribune, February 24: 1.

—. 1935. "State blocks quick opinion by doctor that Kennamer shot youth while insane." Tulsa Tribune, February 16: 1.

Tulsa Tribune. 1934. "Anderson tells plan of Kennamer Trial." Tulsa Tribune, December 15: 1.

—. 1935. "New clues seen in notes from Phil Kennamer." Tulsa Tribune, January 3: 3.

—. 1934. "Phil Kennamer inisists slaying his own actions." Tulsa Tribune, December 2: 5.

—. 1934. "Police call Born suicide." Tulsa Tribune, December 10: 1.

—. 1935. "Opposing Kennamer case legal batteries promise fiery clash of courtroom tactics." Tulsa Trribune, January 23: 7.

Tulsa World. 1935. "Judge Kennamer weeps as he describes Phil's abnormalities." Tulsa World, February 16: 1.

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]]> The Society Gang Killing Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:33 On Thanksgiving Day 1934, police in Tulsa, Oklahoma found the dead body of John Gorrell Jr., a Kansas City dental student, slumped behind the wheel of his car, which had come to a stop at a downtown intersection. Gorrell had been shot in the head twice with his own gun and his wallet and other valuables were missing, leading police to conclude he had been killed in a botched robbery. Just one day later, the residents of Tulsa were shocked to learn that Gorrell hadn’t been killed by a robbery, but by his friend Phil Kennamer, and his motive wasn’t robbery. At the peak of the Great Depression, newspaper reports of violent crime were nothing new. In this case, however, the victim was the son of a prominent local physician and his killer the son of a well-known US District Court judge. The privileged backgrounds of the victim and killer were enough to captivate the residents of Tulsa, but as the strange details of the story slowly emerged in the days that followed, the case quickly grew from local sensation to national fascination. In the weeks and months that followed, countless front pages (and then some) were dedicated to the lurid details of what the press soon dubbed the “Society Gang Killing;” a story of disaffected youth who, bored with their wealth and privilege, turned to crime and violence for the sake of entertainment and excitement. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research! References Biscup, Walter. 1935. "Verdict of jury leaves punishment of Gorrell's slayer to Judge Hurst." Tulsa World, February 22: 1. Frates, Kent. 2014. "The Society Gang Killingg." This Land, July 15. Freese, Jim. 2016. Murder in the Name Of Love: The Phil Kennamer Trial. Tulsa, OK: Freese Publishing . Miami Daily News-Record. 1934. "Sheriff refuses to act on Phil Kennamer's version of case, involving associates." Miami Daily News-Record, December 13: 1. —. 1934. "Doubt cast on gang theory in Tulsa slaying." Miami Daiy News-Record, December 3: 1. Morrow, Jason. 2015. Deadly Hero: The High Society Murder that Created Hysteria in the Heartland. Tulsa, OK: Independent. Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat. 1935. "Counsel declares he could not tell right from wrong." Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat, February 15: 1. New York Times. 1934. "Death car driver a suicide in Tulsa." New York Times, December 10: 38. —. 1935. "Girl takes stand to Aid Kennamer." New York Times, February 16: 30. —. 1935. "Kennamer reveals 'extortion letter'." New York Times, January 27: 15. —. 1935. "Kennamer tells of fatal shooting." New York Times, February 19: 10. Phillips, Harmon. 1935. "Kennamer Case goes on aftwer threat of mistrial." Tulsa Tribune, February 13: 1. —. 1935. "Phil Kennamer back to jail with 25 years in prison as penalty for Gorrell killing." Tulsa Tribune, February 24: 1. —. 1935. "State blocks quick opinion by doctor that Kennamer shot youth while insane." Tulsa Tribune, February 16: 1. Tulsa Tribune. 1934. "Anderson tells plan of Kennamer Trial." Tulsa Tribune, December 15: 1. —. 1935. "New clues seen in notes from Phil Kennamer." Tulsa Tribune, January 3: 3. —. 1934. "Phil Kennamer inisists slaying his own actions." Tulsa Tribune, December 2: 5. —. 1934. "Police call Born suicide." Tulsa Tribune, December 10: 1. —. 1935. "Opposing Kennamer case legal batteries promise fiery clash of courtroom tactics." Tulsa Trribune, January 23: 7. Tulsa World. 1935. "Judge Kennamer weeps as he describes Phil's abnormalities." Tulsa World, February 16: 1. On Thanksgiving Day 1934, police in Tulsa, Oklahoma found the dead body of John Gorrell Jr., a Kansas City dental student, slumped behind the wheel of his car, which had come to a stop at a downtown intersection. Gorrell had been shot in the head twice with his own gun and his wallet and other valuables were missing, leading police to conclude he had been killed in a botched robbery. Just one day later, the residents of Tulsa were shocked to learn that Gorrell hadn’t been killed by a robbery, but by his friend Phil Kennamer, and his motive wasn’t robbery. At the peak of the Great Depression, newspaper reports of violent crime were nothing new. In this case, however, the victim was the son of a prominent local physician and his killer the son of a well-known US District Court judge. The privileged backgrounds of the victim and killer were enough to captivate the residents of Tulsa, but as the strange details of the story slowly emerged in the days that followed, the case quickly grew from local sensation to national fascination. In the weeks and months that followed, countless front pages (and then some) were dedicated to the lurid details of what the press soon dubbed the “Society Gang Killing;” a story of disaffected youth who, bored with their wealth and privilege, turned to crime and violence for the sake of entertainment and excitement. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research! References Biscup, Walter. 1935. "Verdict of jury leaves punishment of Gorrell's slayer to Judge Hurst." Tulsa World, February 22: 1. Frates, Kent. 2014. "The Society Gang Killingg." This Land, July 15. Freese, Jim. 2016. Murder in the Name Of Love: The Phil Kennamer Trial. Tulsa, OK: Freese Publishing . Miami Daily News-Record. 1934. "Sheriff refuses to act on Phil Kennamer's version of case, involving associates." Miami Daily News-Record, December 13: 1. —. 1934. "Doubt cast on gang theory in Tulsa slaying." Miami Daiy News-Record, December 3: 1. Morrow, Jason. 2015. Deadly Hero: The High Society Murder that Created Hysteria in the Heartland. Tulsa, OK: Independent. Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat. 1935. "Counsel declares he could not tell right from wrong." Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat, February 15: 1. New York Times. 1934. "Death car driver a suicide in Tulsa." New York Times, December 10: 38. —. 1935. "Girl takes stand to Aid Kennamer." New York Times, February 16: 30. —. 1935. "Kennamer reveals 'extortion letter'." New York Times, January 27: 15. —. 1935. "Kennamer tells of fatal shooting." New York Times, February 19: 10. Phillips, Harmon. 1935. "Kennamer Case goes on aftwer threat of mistrial." Tulsa Tribune, February 13: 1. —. 1935. "Phil Kennamer back to jail with 25 years in prison as penalty for Gorrell killing." Tulsa Tribune, February 24: 1. —. 1935. "State blocks quick opinion by doctor that Kennamer shot youth while insane." Tulsa Tribune, February 16: 1. Tulsa Tribune. 1934. "Anderson tells plan of Kennamer Trial." Tulsa Tribune, December 15: 1. —. 1935. "New clues seen in notes from Phil Kennamer." Tulsa Tribune, January 3: 3. —. 1934. "Phil Kennamer inisists slaying his own actions." Tulsa Tribune, December 2: 5. —. 1934. "Police call Born suicide." Tulsa Tribune, December 10: 1. —. 1935. "Opposing Kennamer case legal batteries promise fiery clash of courtroom tactics." Tulsa Trribune, January 23: 7. Tulsa World. 1935. "Judge Kennamer weeps as he describes Phil's abnormalities." Tulsa World, February 16: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 579 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/r0MWoAzYC_DFvH3ga3tq7L5eHJrdncZX5w4_Fz8lKiI Clementine Barnabet & The Church of the Sacrifice & The Louisiana Axe Murders From about 1910 to 1912, an alarming number of axe murders were occurring across the American South and Southwest. Though many would speculate as to the identity of perpetrator, including the theory that a single individual was responsible, many of these murders would remain unsolved and contribute to macabre urban legends that endure to this day. In New Orleans, however, the brutal axe murders of at least five Black families in 1911 and 1912 are attributed to Clementine Barnabet, an African American teenager who confessed to the crimes.


Despite having confessed to as many as thirty-five murders, and having been convicted and incarcerated for one, the veracity of Barnabet’s claim has long been in doubt. Tried and convicted on very little evidence, Barnabet’s story changed many times following her arrest and eventually came to include sensational and highly questionable claims of her belonging to a Voodoo religious sect that engaged in human sacrifice. Not only were these claims unsupported by any real evidence, but they also suggested the girl may have been suffering from profound mental illness and had nothing whatsoever to do with the murders in and around New Orleans. But if Clementine Barnabet wasn’t the killer, why did she confess to such brutal, wicked crimes?


Thank you to the incredible Dave White or Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Crowley Daily Signal. 1911. "Brutal murder of negro family is discovered in West Crowley." Crowley Daily Signal, Janaury 26: 1.

—. 1909. "Rayne scene of brutal murder." Crowley Daily Signal, November 13: 1.

—. 1911. "Six murdered in Lafayette." Crowley Daily Signal, November 27: 1.

Crowley Signal. 1911. "Negro murderer was convicted." Crowley Signal, October 28: 5.

Fort Wayne News. 1912. "Seventeen murders were confessed to." Fort Wayne News, October 25: 17.

Lafayette Advertiser. 1912. "Clementine Barnabet sane." Lafayette Advertiser, October 22: 4.

—. 1911. "Horrible crime." Lafayette Advertiser, February 28: 1.

Monroe News-Star. 1911. "Butchery of human beings." Monroe News-Star, November 28: 1.

—. 1912. "Sacrifice sext slaughter 26." Monroe News-Star, January 23: 1.

New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. 1913. "Blood lust cut out of Clementine Barnabet." New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer, August 9: 1.

Osborne, Jeffery. 2012. Preventing Lethal Violence Neighborhood by Neighborhood; Proceedings of the 2012 Homicide Research Working Group Annual Symposium. Conference Proceedings, New York, NY: Homicide Research Working Group.

The Times. 1912. "Five negroes are murdered in a Lake Charles cottage." The Times, January 22: 1.

—. 1912. "Gives names of 3 of "ax gang"." The Times, April 3: 1.

—. 1912. "Negro woman confessed to slaying 20." The Times, April 2: 1.

The Times-Democrat. 1912. "Amplifies confession." The Times-Democrat, April 4: 6.

Times-Democrat. 1912. "Blood and brain from living person spattered girl's clothes." Times-Democrat, January 18: 2.

Unknown. 1912. "Voodoo's horrors break out again." Atalanta Journal, March 11: 50.

Weekly Iberian. 1912. "Hoodoo doctor arrested and identified by Clementine Burke." Weekly Iberian, April 13: 2.

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]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/clementine-barnabet-the-church-of-the-sacrifice-the-louisiana-axe-murders-bNN39392 From about 1910 to 1912, an alarming number of axe murders were occurring across the American South and Southwest. Though many would speculate as to the identity of perpetrator, including the theory that a single individual was responsible, many of these murders would remain unsolved and contribute to macabre urban legends that endure to this day. In New Orleans, however, the brutal axe murders of at least five Black families in 1911 and 1912 are attributed to Clementine Barnabet, an African American teenager who confessed to the crimes.


Despite having confessed to as many as thirty-five murders, and having been convicted and incarcerated for one, the veracity of Barnabet’s claim has long been in doubt. Tried and convicted on very little evidence, Barnabet’s story changed many times following her arrest and eventually came to include sensational and highly questionable claims of her belonging to a Voodoo religious sect that engaged in human sacrifice. Not only were these claims unsupported by any real evidence, but they also suggested the girl may have been suffering from profound mental illness and had nothing whatsoever to do with the murders in and around New Orleans. But if Clementine Barnabet wasn’t the killer, why did she confess to such brutal, wicked crimes?


Thank you to the incredible Dave White or Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Crowley Daily Signal. 1911. "Brutal murder of negro family is discovered in West Crowley." Crowley Daily Signal, Janaury 26: 1.

—. 1909. "Rayne scene of brutal murder." Crowley Daily Signal, November 13: 1.

—. 1911. "Six murdered in Lafayette." Crowley Daily Signal, November 27: 1.

Crowley Signal. 1911. "Negro murderer was convicted." Crowley Signal, October 28: 5.

Fort Wayne News. 1912. "Seventeen murders were confessed to." Fort Wayne News, October 25: 17.

Lafayette Advertiser. 1912. "Clementine Barnabet sane." Lafayette Advertiser, October 22: 4.

—. 1911. "Horrible crime." Lafayette Advertiser, February 28: 1.

Monroe News-Star. 1911. "Butchery of human beings." Monroe News-Star, November 28: 1.

—. 1912. "Sacrifice sext slaughter 26." Monroe News-Star, January 23: 1.

New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. 1913. "Blood lust cut out of Clementine Barnabet." New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer, August 9: 1.

Osborne, Jeffery. 2012. Preventing Lethal Violence Neighborhood by Neighborhood; Proceedings of the 2012 Homicide Research Working Group Annual Symposium. Conference Proceedings, New York, NY: Homicide Research Working Group.

The Times. 1912. "Five negroes are murdered in a Lake Charles cottage." The Times, January 22: 1.

—. 1912. "Gives names of 3 of "ax gang"." The Times, April 3: 1.

—. 1912. "Negro woman confessed to slaying 20." The Times, April 2: 1.

The Times-Democrat. 1912. "Amplifies confession." The Times-Democrat, April 4: 6.

Times-Democrat. 1912. "Blood and brain from living person spattered girl's clothes." Times-Democrat, January 18: 2.

Unknown. 1912. "Voodoo's horrors break out again." Atalanta Journal, March 11: 50.

Weekly Iberian. 1912. "Hoodoo doctor arrested and identified by Clementine Burke." Weekly Iberian, April 13: 2.

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]]> Clementine Barnabet & The Church of the Sacrifice & The Louisiana Axe Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:51 From about 1910 to 1912, an alarming number of axe murders were occurring across the American South and Southwest. Though many would speculate as to the identity of perpetrator, including the theory that a single individual was responsible, many of these murders would remain unsolved and contribute to macabre urban legends that endure to this day. In New Orleans, however, the brutal axe murders of at least five Black families in 1911 and 1912 are attributed to Clementine Barnabet, an African American teenager who confessed to the crimes. Despite having confessed to as many as thirty-five murders, and having been convicted and incarcerated for one, the veracity of Barnabet’s claim has long been in doubt. Tried and convicted on very little evidence, Barnabet’s story changed many times following her arrest and eventually came to include sensational and highly questionable claims of her belonging to a Voodoo religious sect that engaged in human sacrifice. Not only were these claims unsupported by any real evidence, but they also suggested the girl may have been suffering from profound mental illness and had nothing whatsoever to do with the murders in and around New Orleans. But if Clementine Barnabet wasn’t the killer, why did she confess to such brutal, wicked crimes? Thank you to the incredible Dave White or Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Crowley Daily Signal. 1911. "Brutal murder of negro family is discovered in West Crowley." Crowley Daily Signal, Janaury 26: 1. —. 1909. "Rayne scene of brutal murder." Crowley Daily Signal, November 13: 1. —. 1911. "Six murdered in Lafayette." Crowley Daily Signal, November 27: 1. Crowley Signal. 1911. "Negro murderer was convicted." Crowley Signal, October 28: 5. Fort Wayne News. 1912. "Seventeen murders were confessed to." Fort Wayne News, October 25: 17. Lafayette Advertiser. 1912. "Clementine Barnabet sane." Lafayette Advertiser, October 22: 4. —. 1911. "Horrible crime." Lafayette Advertiser, February 28: 1. Monroe News-Star. 1911. "Butchery of human beings." Monroe News-Star, November 28: 1. —. 1912. "Sacrifice sext slaughter 26." Monroe News-Star, January 23: 1. New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. 1913. "Blood lust cut out of Clementine Barnabet." New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer, August 9: 1. Osborne, Jeffery. 2012. Preventing Lethal Violence Neighborhood by Neighborhood; Proceedings of the 2012 Homicide Research Working Group Annual Symposium. Conference Proceedings, New York, NY: Homicide Research Working Group. The Times. 1912. "Five negroes are murdered in a Lake Charles cottage." The Times, January 22: 1. —. 1912. "Gives names of 3 of "ax gang"." The Times, April 3: 1. —. 1912. "Negro woman confessed to slaying 20." The Times, April 2: 1. The Times-Democrat. 1912. "Amplifies confession." The Times-Democrat, April 4: 6. Times-Democrat. 1912. "Blood and brain from living person spattered girl's clothes." Times-Democrat, January 18: 2. Unknown. 1912. "Voodoo's horrors break out again." Atalanta Journal, March 11: 50. Weekly Iberian. 1912. "Hoodoo doctor arrested and identified by Clementine Burke." Weekly Iberian, April 13: 2. From about 1910 to 1912, an alarming number of axe murders were occurring across the American South and Southwest. Though many would speculate as to the identity of perpetrator, including the theory that a single individual was responsible, many of these murders would remain unsolved and contribute to macabre urban legends that endure to this day. In New Orleans, however, the brutal axe murders of at least five Black families in 1911 and 1912 are attributed to Clementine Barnabet, an African American teenager who confessed to the crimes. Despite having confessed to as many as thirty-five murders, and having been convicted and incarcerated for one, the veracity of Barnabet’s claim has long been in doubt. Tried and convicted on very little evidence, Barnabet’s story changed many times following her arrest and eventually came to include sensational and highly questionable claims of her belonging to a Voodoo religious sect that engaged in human sacrifice. Not only were these claims unsupported by any real evidence, but they also suggested the girl may have been suffering from profound mental illness and had nothing whatsoever to do with the murders in and around New Orleans. But if Clementine Barnabet wasn’t the killer, why did she confess to such brutal, wicked crimes? Thank you to the incredible Dave White or Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Crowley Daily Signal. 1911. "Brutal murder of negro family is discovered in West Crowley." Crowley Daily Signal, Janaury 26: 1. —. 1909. "Rayne scene of brutal murder." Crowley Daily Signal, November 13: 1. —. 1911. "Six murdered in Lafayette." Crowley Daily Signal, November 27: 1. Crowley Signal. 1911. "Negro murderer was convicted." Crowley Signal, October 28: 5. Fort Wayne News. 1912. "Seventeen murders were confessed to." Fort Wayne News, October 25: 17. Lafayette Advertiser. 1912. "Clementine Barnabet sane." Lafayette Advertiser, October 22: 4. —. 1911. "Horrible crime." Lafayette Advertiser, February 28: 1. Monroe News-Star. 1911. "Butchery of human beings." Monroe News-Star, November 28: 1. —. 1912. "Sacrifice sext slaughter 26." Monroe News-Star, January 23: 1. New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. 1913. "Blood lust cut out of Clementine Barnabet." New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer, August 9: 1. Osborne, Jeffery. 2012. Preventing Lethal Violence Neighborhood by Neighborhood; Proceedings of the 2012 Homicide Research Working Group Annual Symposium. Conference Proceedings, New York, NY: Homicide Research Working Group. The Times. 1912. "Five negroes are murdered in a Lake Charles cottage." The Times, January 22: 1. —. 1912. "Gives names of 3 of "ax gang"." The Times, April 3: 1. —. 1912. "Negro woman confessed to slaying 20." The Times, April 2: 1. The Times-Democrat. 1912. "Amplifies confession." The Times-Democrat, April 4: 6. Times-Democrat. 1912. "Blood and brain from living person spattered girl's clothes." Times-Democrat, January 18: 2. Unknown. 1912. "Voodoo's horrors break out again." Atalanta Journal, March 11: 50. Weekly Iberian. 1912. "Hoodoo doctor arrested and identified by Clementine Burke." Weekly Iberian, April 13: 2. true crime, exhibit c true full 578 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wcrqKAxqPUqeQzQNzB73vBVKVbvhthP8DOF8LtqIZtg Listener Tales 87 Well- DAMN SAM! It’s Listener Tales 87! This week’s episode is brought to you by WORST ROOMMATES EVER! Inspired by the show coming back to Netflix on 6/26 for SEASON TWO-We pull stories about creepy cohabitators that are brought to you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! This week we hear about ex-roommate parting curses, previous spectral owners who HATE the updated decor tastes, a roomie who whispers sinister things in the wee hours, a horrifying close call, and the ghost story of two ghouls in love!


If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)


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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-87-epLnL7Kf Well- DAMN SAM! It’s Listener Tales 87! This week’s episode is brought to you by WORST ROOMMATES EVER! Inspired by the show coming back to Netflix on 6/26 for SEASON TWO-We pull stories about creepy cohabitators that are brought to you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! This week we hear about ex-roommate parting curses, previous spectral owners who HATE the updated decor tastes, a roomie who whispers sinister things in the wee hours, a horrifying close call, and the ghost story of two ghouls in love!


If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)


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]]> Listener Tales 87 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:34 Well- DAMN SAM! It’s Listener Tales 87! This week’s episode is brought to you by WORST ROOMMATES EVER! Inspired by the show coming back to Netflix on 6/26 for SEASON TWO-We pull stories about creepy cohabitators that are brought to you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! This week we hear about ex-roommate parting curses, previous spectral owners who HATE the updated decor tastes, a roomie who whispers sinister things in the wee hours, a horrifying close call, and the ghost story of two ghouls in love! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Sifting through the show notes for "Worst Roommate Ever" information? Check it out on Netflix at https://www.netflix.com/title/81031682?source=35 Well- DAMN SAM! It’s Listener Tales 87! This week’s episode is brought to you by WORST ROOMMATES EVER! Inspired by the show coming back to Netflix on 6/26 for SEASON TWO-We pull stories about creepy cohabitators that are brought to you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! This week we hear about ex-roommate parting curses, previous spectral owners who HATE the updated decor tastes, a roomie who whispers sinister things in the wee hours, a horrifying close call, and the ghost story of two ghouls in love! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Sifting through the show notes for "Worst Roommate Ever" information? Check it out on Netflix at https://www.netflix.com/title/81031682?source=35 true crime, exhibit c true full 577 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/mEitlW-PbepHU_1TK-XKTRnoE2TLu9tFGRJzT0cOLeQ Veronica Gedeon & the Easter Sunday Murders (Part 2) On the afternoon of March 28, 1937, Easter Sunday, Joseph Gedeon and his daughter, Ethel, arrived at the home of Gedeon’s wife, Mary, for a planned Easter dinner. The Gedeon’s had been separated for some time but had agreed to have dinner together as a family, which included their other daughter, Veronica, a moderately successful pulp magazine model. When they entered the apartment, it appeared as though no one was home; however, upon checking the bedroom where his daughter slept, Joseph Gedeon found the nude body of his daughter lying lifeless on the bed and immediately called the police.


During an initial search of the apartment, investigators found the body of Mary Gedeon stuffed under her bed; like her daughter, she had been strangled to death. In a third bedroom, police also found the body of Mary’s boarder, Frank Byrnes, who’d been stabbed several times in the head and neck with a long, thin implement. There was no sign of a forced entry, no sign of a struggle, and nothing appeared to be missing from the apartment. Given that Veronica had been found nude, and Mary was clothed but her underwear had been torn away, investigators assumed the murders were a sex crime.


Still caught in the grip of the Great Depression, New Yorkers welcomed anything that could distract from the unpleasant realities of daily life and the salacious murder of a pulp magazine model—a sex crime, no less—was exactly what they were looking for. The story dominated the press, as reporters and tabloid journalists dug into Veronica’s personal life and dating history and published lurid photos from her past. But when the killer was finally caught and the motive revealed, the story was far stranger and tragic than anyone had imagined.


Thank you to the wonderful David White of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!




References

Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1937. "Cops question ex-lodger in triple murder." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 29: 1.


—. 1937. "Doubts student is killer." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 6: 1.


—. 1938. "Irwin's guilty plea." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 15: 10.


Buffalo Evening News. 1938. "Irwin, ruled insane, sent to Dannemora." Buffalo Evening News, December 10: 1.


2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Jeremiah Crowell. Performed by Jeremiah Crowell.


New York Daily News. 1937. "3 murdered in model's flat." New York Daily News, March 29: 1.


—. 1937. "Gray hair in model's hand chief clue in triple murder." New York Daily News, March 30: 1.


—. 1937. "Willful Ronnie 'made fools of men,' dad says." New York Daily News, March 30: 3.


New York Times. 1938. "139-year sentence imposed on Irwin." New York Times, November 29: 48.


—. 1937. "Fingerprint clues found at scene of triple murder." New York Times, March 31: 1.


—. 1937. "Gedeon gets bail." New York Times, April 3: 1.


—. 1937. "Gedeon questioned again in murders; solution held near." New York Times, April 1: 1.


—. 1937. "Irwin flown here; boasts of killings." New York Times, June 28: 1.


—. 1937. "Irwin, wild-eyed, meets reporters." New York Times, September 1: 20.


—. 1937. "Women jam court to glimpse Irwin." New York Times, Jukly 1: 56.


People v. Robert Irwin. 1938. 166 Misc. 751 (Court of General Sessions of the County of New York, March 24).


Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder That Shook the Nation. Boston, MA: New Harvest.


United Press. 1937. "Sculptor hunted as triple killer in Gedeon cases." Buffalo Evening News, April 5: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/veronica-gedeon-the-easter-sunday-murders-part-2-AdMB_gYi On the afternoon of March 28, 1937, Easter Sunday, Joseph Gedeon and his daughter, Ethel, arrived at the home of Gedeon’s wife, Mary, for a planned Easter dinner. The Gedeon’s had been separated for some time but had agreed to have dinner together as a family, which included their other daughter, Veronica, a moderately successful pulp magazine model. When they entered the apartment, it appeared as though no one was home; however, upon checking the bedroom where his daughter slept, Joseph Gedeon found the nude body of his daughter lying lifeless on the bed and immediately called the police.


During an initial search of the apartment, investigators found the body of Mary Gedeon stuffed under her bed; like her daughter, she had been strangled to death. In a third bedroom, police also found the body of Mary’s boarder, Frank Byrnes, who’d been stabbed several times in the head and neck with a long, thin implement. There was no sign of a forced entry, no sign of a struggle, and nothing appeared to be missing from the apartment. Given that Veronica had been found nude, and Mary was clothed but her underwear had been torn away, investigators assumed the murders were a sex crime.


Still caught in the grip of the Great Depression, New Yorkers welcomed anything that could distract from the unpleasant realities of daily life and the salacious murder of a pulp magazine model—a sex crime, no less—was exactly what they were looking for. The story dominated the press, as reporters and tabloid journalists dug into Veronica’s personal life and dating history and published lurid photos from her past. But when the killer was finally caught and the motive revealed, the story was far stranger and tragic than anyone had imagined.


Thank you to the wonderful David White of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!




References

Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1937. "Cops question ex-lodger in triple murder." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 29: 1.


—. 1937. "Doubts student is killer." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 6: 1.


—. 1938. "Irwin's guilty plea." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 15: 10.


Buffalo Evening News. 1938. "Irwin, ruled insane, sent to Dannemora." Buffalo Evening News, December 10: 1.


2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Jeremiah Crowell. Performed by Jeremiah Crowell.


New York Daily News. 1937. "3 murdered in model's flat." New York Daily News, March 29: 1.


—. 1937. "Gray hair in model's hand chief clue in triple murder." New York Daily News, March 30: 1.


—. 1937. "Willful Ronnie 'made fools of men,' dad says." New York Daily News, March 30: 3.


New York Times. 1938. "139-year sentence imposed on Irwin." New York Times, November 29: 48.


—. 1937. "Fingerprint clues found at scene of triple murder." New York Times, March 31: 1.


—. 1937. "Gedeon gets bail." New York Times, April 3: 1.


—. 1937. "Gedeon questioned again in murders; solution held near." New York Times, April 1: 1.


—. 1937. "Irwin flown here; boasts of killings." New York Times, June 28: 1.


—. 1937. "Irwin, wild-eyed, meets reporters." New York Times, September 1: 20.


—. 1937. "Women jam court to glimpse Irwin." New York Times, Jukly 1: 56.


People v. Robert Irwin. 1938. 166 Misc. 751 (Court of General Sessions of the County of New York, March 24).


Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder That Shook the Nation. Boston, MA: New Harvest.


United Press. 1937. "Sculptor hunted as triple killer in Gedeon cases." Buffalo Evening News, April 5: 1.

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Veronica Gedeon & the Easter Sunday Murders (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:53 On the afternoon of March 28, 1937, Easter Sunday, Joseph Gedeon and his daughter, Ethel, arrived at the home of Gedeon’s wife, Mary, for a planned Easter dinner. The Gedeon’s had been separated for some time but had agreed to have dinner together as a family, which included their other daughter, Veronica, a moderately successful pulp magazine model. When they entered the apartment, it appeared as though no one was home; however, upon checking the bedroom where his daughter slept, Joseph Gedeon found the nude body of his daughter lying lifeless on the bed and immediately called the police. During an initial search of the apartment, investigators found the body of Mary Gedeon stuffed under her bed; like her daughter, she had been strangled to death. In a third bedroom, police also found the body of Mary’s boarder, Frank Byrnes, who’d been stabbed several times in the head and neck with a long, thin implement. There was no sign of a forced entry, no sign of a struggle, and nothing appeared to be missing from the apartment. Given that Veronica had been found nude, and Mary was clothed but her underwear had been torn away, investigators assumed the murders were a sex crime. Still caught in the grip of the Great Depression, New Yorkers welcomed anything that could distract from the unpleasant realities of daily life and the salacious murder of a pulp magazine model—a sex crime, no less—was exactly what they were looking for. The story dominated the press, as reporters and tabloid journalists dug into Veronica’s personal life and dating history and published lurid photos from her past. But when the killer was finally caught and the motive revealed, the story was far stranger and tragic than anyone had imagined. Thank you to the wonderful David White of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1937. "Cops question ex-lodger in triple murder." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 29: 1. —. 1937. "Doubts student is killer." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 6: 1. —. 1938. "Irwin's guilty plea." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 15: 10. Buffalo Evening News. 1938. "Irwin, ruled insane, sent to Dannemora." Buffalo Evening News, December 10: 1. 2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Jeremiah Crowell. Performed by Jeremiah Crowell. New York Daily News. 1937. "3 murdered in model's flat." New York Daily News, March 29: 1. —. 1937. "Gray hair in model's hand chief clue in triple murder." New York Daily News, March 30: 1. —. 1937. "Willful Ronnie 'made fools of men,' dad says." New York Daily News, March 30: 3. New York Times. 1938. "139-year sentence imposed on Irwin." New York Times, November 29: 48. —. 1937. "Fingerprint clues found at scene of triple murder." New York Times, March 31: 1. —. 1937. "Gedeon gets bail." New York Times, April 3: 1. —. 1937. "Gedeon questioned again in murders; solution held near." New York Times, April 1: 1. —. 1937. "Irwin flown here; boasts of killings." New York Times, June 28: 1. —. 1937. "Irwin, wild-eyed, meets reporters." New York Times, September 1: 20. —. 1937. "Women jam court to glimpse Irwin." New York Times, Jukly 1: 56. People v. Robert Irwin. 1938. 166 Misc. 751 (Court of General Sessions of the County of New York, March 24). Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder That Shook the Nation. Boston, MA: New Harvest. United Press. 1937. "Sculptor hunted as triple killer in Gedeon cases." Buffalo Evening News, April 5: 1. On the afternoon of March 28, 1937, Easter Sunday, Joseph Gedeon and his daughter, Ethel, arrived at the home of Gedeon’s wife, Mary, for a planned Easter dinner. The Gedeon’s had been separated for some time but had agreed to have dinner together as a family, which included their other daughter, Veronica, a moderately successful pulp magazine model. When they entered the apartment, it appeared as though no one was home; however, upon checking the bedroom where his daughter slept, Joseph Gedeon found the nude body of his daughter lying lifeless on the bed and immediately called the police. During an initial search of the apartment, investigators found the body of Mary Gedeon stuffed under her bed; like her daughter, she had been strangled to death. In a third bedroom, police also found the body of Mary’s boarder, Frank Byrnes, who’d been stabbed several times in the head and neck with a long, thin implement. There was no sign of a forced entry, no sign of a struggle, and nothing appeared to be missing from the apartment. Given that Veronica had been found nude, and Mary was clothed but her underwear had been torn away, investigators assumed the murders were a sex crime. Still caught in the grip of the Great Depression, New Yorkers welcomed anything that could distract from the unpleasant realities of daily life and the salacious murder of a pulp magazine model—a sex crime, no less—was exactly what they were looking for. The story dominated the press, as reporters and tabloid journalists dug into Veronica’s personal life and dating history and published lurid photos from her past. But when the killer was finally caught and the motive revealed, the story was far stranger and tragic than anyone had imagined. Thank you to the wonderful David White of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1937. "Cops question ex-lodger in triple murder." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 29: 1. —. 1937. "Doubts student is killer." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 6: 1. —. 1938. "Irwin's guilty plea." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 15: 10. Buffalo Evening News. 1938. "Irwin, ruled insane, sent to Dannemora." Buffalo Evening News, December 10: 1. 2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Jeremiah Crowell. Performed by Jeremiah Crowell. New York Daily News. 1937. "3 murdered in model's flat." New York Daily News, March 29: 1. —. 1937. "Gray hair in model's hand chief clue in triple murder." New York Daily News, March 30: 1. —. 1937. "Willful Ronnie 'made fools of men,' dad says." New York Daily News, March 30: 3. New York Times. 1938. "139-year sentence imposed on Irwin." New York Times, November 29: 48. —. 1937. "Fingerprint clues found at scene of triple murder." New York Times, March 31: 1. —. 1937. "Gedeon gets bail." New York Times, April 3: 1. —. 1937. "Gedeon questioned again in murders; solution held near." New York Times, April 1: 1. —. 1937. "Irwin flown here; boasts of killings." New York Times, June 28: 1. —. 1937. "Irwin, wild-eyed, meets reporters." New York Times, September 1: 20. —. 1937. "Women jam court to glimpse Irwin." New York Times, Jukly 1: 56. People v. Robert Irwin. 1938. 166 Misc. 751 (Court of General Sessions of the County of New York, March 24). Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder That Shook the Nation. Boston, MA: New Harvest. United Press. 1937. "Sculptor hunted as triple killer in Gedeon cases." Buffalo Evening News, April 5: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 576 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wHEDU0y-73mXb2_1fJThnchlNwEiyZN3dkV0alTtuOw Veronica Gedeon & the Easter Sunday Murders (Part 1) On the afternoon of March 28, 1937, Easter Sunday, Joseph Gedeon and his daughter, Ethel, arrived at the home of Gedeon’s wife, Mary, for a planned Easter dinner. The Gedeon’s had been separated for some time but had agreed to have dinner together as a family, which included their other daughter, Veronica, a moderately successful pulp magazine model. When they entered the apartment, it appeared as though no one was home; however, upon checking the bedroom where his daughter slept, Joseph Gedeon found the nude body of his daughter lying lifeless on the bed and immediately called the police.


During an initial search of the apartment, investigators found the body of Mary Gedeon stuffed under her bed; like her daughter, she had been strangled to death. In a third bedroom, police also found the body of Mary’s boarder, Frank Byrnes, who’d been stabbed several times in the head and neck with a long, thin implement. There was no sign of a forced entry, no sign of a struggle, and nothing appeared to be missing from the apartment. Given that Veronica had been found nude, and Mary was clothed but her underwear had been torn away, investigators assumed the murders were a sex crime.


Still caught in the grip of the Great Depression, New Yorkers welcomed anything that could distract from the unpleasant realities of daily life and the salacious murder of a pulp magazine model—a sex crime, no less—was exactly what they were looking for. The story dominated the press, as reporters and tabloid journalists dug into Veronica’s personal life and dating history and published lurid photos from her past. But when the killer was finally caught and the motive revealed, the story was far stranger and tragic than anyone had imagined.


Thank you to the wonderful David White of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!




References

Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1937. "Cops question ex-lodger in triple murder." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 29: 1.


—. 1937. "Doubts student is killer." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 6: 1.


—. 1938. "Irwin's guilty plea." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 15: 10.


Buffalo Evening News. 1938. "Irwin, ruled insane, sent to Dannemora." Buffalo Evening News, December 10: 1.


2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Jeremiah Crowell. Performed by Jeremiah Crowell.


New York Daily News. 1937. "3 murdered in model's flat." New York Daily News, March 29: 1.


—. 1937. "Gray hair in model's hand chief clue in triple murder." New York Daily News, March 30: 1.


—. 1937. "Willful Ronnie 'made fools of men,' dad says." New York Daily News, March 30: 3.


New York Times. 1938. "139-year sentence imposed on Irwin." New York Times, November 29: 48.


—. 1937. "Fingerprint clues found at scene of triple murder." New York Times, March 31: 1.


—. 1937. "Gedeon gets bail." New York Times, April 3: 1.


—. 1937. "Gedeon questioned again in murders; solution held near." New York Times, April 1: 1.


—. 1937. "Irwin flown here; boasts of killings." New York Times, June 28: 1.


—. 1937. "Irwin, wild-eyed, meets reporters." New York Times, September 1: 20.


—. 1937. "Women jam court to glimpse Irwin." New York Times, Jukly 1: 56.


People v. Robert Irwin. 1938. 166 Misc. 751 (Court of General Sessions of the County of New York, March 24).


Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder That Shook the Nation. Boston, MA: New Harvest.


United Press. 1937. "Sculptor hunted as triple killer in Gedeon cases." Buffalo Evening News, April 5: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/veronica-gedeon-the-easter-sunday-murders-part-1-skyhTaQl On the afternoon of March 28, 1937, Easter Sunday, Joseph Gedeon and his daughter, Ethel, arrived at the home of Gedeon’s wife, Mary, for a planned Easter dinner. The Gedeon’s had been separated for some time but had agreed to have dinner together as a family, which included their other daughter, Veronica, a moderately successful pulp magazine model. When they entered the apartment, it appeared as though no one was home; however, upon checking the bedroom where his daughter slept, Joseph Gedeon found the nude body of his daughter lying lifeless on the bed and immediately called the police.


During an initial search of the apartment, investigators found the body of Mary Gedeon stuffed under her bed; like her daughter, she had been strangled to death. In a third bedroom, police also found the body of Mary’s boarder, Frank Byrnes, who’d been stabbed several times in the head and neck with a long, thin implement. There was no sign of a forced entry, no sign of a struggle, and nothing appeared to be missing from the apartment. Given that Veronica had been found nude, and Mary was clothed but her underwear had been torn away, investigators assumed the murders were a sex crime.


Still caught in the grip of the Great Depression, New Yorkers welcomed anything that could distract from the unpleasant realities of daily life and the salacious murder of a pulp magazine model—a sex crime, no less—was exactly what they were looking for. The story dominated the press, as reporters and tabloid journalists dug into Veronica’s personal life and dating history and published lurid photos from her past. But when the killer was finally caught and the motive revealed, the story was far stranger and tragic than anyone had imagined.


Thank you to the wonderful David White of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!




References

Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1937. "Cops question ex-lodger in triple murder." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 29: 1.


—. 1937. "Doubts student is killer." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 6: 1.


—. 1938. "Irwin's guilty plea." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 15: 10.


Buffalo Evening News. 1938. "Irwin, ruled insane, sent to Dannemora." Buffalo Evening News, December 10: 1.


2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Jeremiah Crowell. Performed by Jeremiah Crowell.


New York Daily News. 1937. "3 murdered in model's flat." New York Daily News, March 29: 1.


—. 1937. "Gray hair in model's hand chief clue in triple murder." New York Daily News, March 30: 1.


—. 1937. "Willful Ronnie 'made fools of men,' dad says." New York Daily News, March 30: 3.


New York Times. 1938. "139-year sentence imposed on Irwin." New York Times, November 29: 48.


—. 1937. "Fingerprint clues found at scene of triple murder." New York Times, March 31: 1.


—. 1937. "Gedeon gets bail." New York Times, April 3: 1.


—. 1937. "Gedeon questioned again in murders; solution held near." New York Times, April 1: 1.


—. 1937. "Irwin flown here; boasts of killings." New York Times, June 28: 1.


—. 1937. "Irwin, wild-eyed, meets reporters." New York Times, September 1: 20.


—. 1937. "Women jam court to glimpse Irwin." New York Times, Jukly 1: 56.


People v. Robert Irwin. 1938. 166 Misc. 751 (Court of General Sessions of the County of New York, March 24).


Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder That Shook the Nation. Boston, MA: New Harvest.


United Press. 1937. "Sculptor hunted as triple killer in Gedeon cases." Buffalo Evening News, April 5: 1.

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]]> Veronica Gedeon & the Easter Sunday Murders (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:17 On the afternoon of March 28, 1937, Easter Sunday, Joseph Gedeon and his daughter, Ethel, arrived at the home of Gedeon’s wife, Mary, for a planned Easter dinner. The Gedeon’s had been separated for some time but had agreed to have dinner together as a family, which included their other daughter, Veronica, a moderately successful pulp magazine model. When they entered the apartment, it appeared as though no one was home; however, upon checking the bedroom where his daughter slept, Joseph Gedeon found the nude body of his daughter lying lifeless on the bed and immediately called the police. During an initial search of the apartment, investigators found the body of Mary Gedeon stuffed under her bed; like her daughter, she had been strangled to death. In a third bedroom, police also found the body of Mary’s boarder, Frank Byrnes, who’d been stabbed several times in the head and neck with a long, thin implement. There was no sign of a forced entry, no sign of a struggle, and nothing appeared to be missing from the apartment. Given that Veronica had been found nude, and Mary was clothed but her underwear had been torn away, investigators assumed the murders were a sex crime. Still caught in the grip of the Great Depression, New Yorkers welcomed anything that could distract from the unpleasant realities of daily life and the salacious murder of a pulp magazine model—a sex crime, no less—was exactly what they were looking for. The story dominated the press, as reporters and tabloid journalists dug into Veronica’s personal life and dating history and published lurid photos from her past. But when the killer was finally caught and the motive revealed, the story was far stranger and tragic than anyone had imagined. Thank you to the wonderful David White of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1937. "Cops question ex-lodger in triple murder." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 29: 1. —. 1937. "Doubts student is killer." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 6: 1. —. 1938. "Irwin's guilty plea." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 15: 10. Buffalo Evening News. 1938. "Irwin, ruled insane, sent to Dannemora." Buffalo Evening News, December 10: 1. 2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Jeremiah Crowell. Performed by Jeremiah Crowell. New York Daily News. 1937. "3 murdered in model's flat." New York Daily News, March 29: 1. —. 1937. "Gray hair in model's hand chief clue in triple murder." New York Daily News, March 30: 1. —. 1937. "Willful Ronnie 'made fools of men,' dad says." New York Daily News, March 30: 3. New York Times. 1938. "139-year sentence imposed on Irwin." New York Times, November 29: 48. —. 1937. "Fingerprint clues found at scene of triple murder." New York Times, March 31: 1. —. 1937. "Gedeon gets bail." New York Times, April 3: 1. —. 1937. "Gedeon questioned again in murders; solution held near." New York Times, April 1: 1. —. 1937. "Irwin flown here; boasts of killings." New York Times, June 28: 1. —. 1937. "Irwin, wild-eyed, meets reporters." New York Times, September 1: 20. —. 1937. "Women jam court to glimpse Irwin." New York Times, Jukly 1: 56. People v. Robert Irwin. 1938. 166 Misc. 751 (Court of General Sessions of the County of New York, March 24). Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder That Shook the Nation. Boston, MA: New Harvest. United Press. 1937. "Sculptor hunted as triple killer in Gedeon cases." Buffalo Evening News, April 5: 1. On the afternoon of March 28, 1937, Easter Sunday, Joseph Gedeon and his daughter, Ethel, arrived at the home of Gedeon’s wife, Mary, for a planned Easter dinner. The Gedeon’s had been separated for some time but had agreed to have dinner together as a family, which included their other daughter, Veronica, a moderately successful pulp magazine model. When they entered the apartment, it appeared as though no one was home; however, upon checking the bedroom where his daughter slept, Joseph Gedeon found the nude body of his daughter lying lifeless on the bed and immediately called the police. During an initial search of the apartment, investigators found the body of Mary Gedeon stuffed under her bed; like her daughter, she had been strangled to death. In a third bedroom, police also found the body of Mary’s boarder, Frank Byrnes, who’d been stabbed several times in the head and neck with a long, thin implement. There was no sign of a forced entry, no sign of a struggle, and nothing appeared to be missing from the apartment. Given that Veronica had been found nude, and Mary was clothed but her underwear had been torn away, investigators assumed the murders were a sex crime. Still caught in the grip of the Great Depression, New Yorkers welcomed anything that could distract from the unpleasant realities of daily life and the salacious murder of a pulp magazine model—a sex crime, no less—was exactly what they were looking for. The story dominated the press, as reporters and tabloid journalists dug into Veronica’s personal life and dating history and published lurid photos from her past. But when the killer was finally caught and the motive revealed, the story was far stranger and tragic than anyone had imagined. Thank you to the wonderful David White of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1937. "Cops question ex-lodger in triple murder." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 29: 1. —. 1937. "Doubts student is killer." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 6: 1. —. 1938. "Irwin's guilty plea." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 15: 10. Buffalo Evening News. 1938. "Irwin, ruled insane, sent to Dannemora." Buffalo Evening News, December 10: 1. 2015. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Jeremiah Crowell. Performed by Jeremiah Crowell. New York Daily News. 1937. "3 murdered in model's flat." New York Daily News, March 29: 1. —. 1937. "Gray hair in model's hand chief clue in triple murder." New York Daily News, March 30: 1. —. 1937. "Willful Ronnie 'made fools of men,' dad says." New York Daily News, March 30: 3. New York Times. 1938. "139-year sentence imposed on Irwin." New York Times, November 29: 48. —. 1937. "Fingerprint clues found at scene of triple murder." New York Times, March 31: 1. —. 1937. "Gedeon gets bail." New York Times, April 3: 1. —. 1937. "Gedeon questioned again in murders; solution held near." New York Times, April 1: 1. —. 1937. "Irwin flown here; boasts of killings." New York Times, June 28: 1. —. 1937. "Irwin, wild-eyed, meets reporters." New York Times, September 1: 20. —. 1937. "Women jam court to glimpse Irwin." New York Times, Jukly 1: 56. People v. Robert Irwin. 1938. 166 Misc. 751 (Court of General Sessions of the County of New York, March 24). Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder That Shook the Nation. Boston, MA: New Harvest. United Press. 1937. "Sculptor hunted as triple killer in Gedeon cases." Buffalo Evening News, April 5: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 575 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/VbwIhdomX9dROOMxco-Pt2dp4FL7-E8gwG8qvVEY7dQ The Kidnapping & Murder of Marion Parker (Part 2) A massive interstate search was launched to find Marion’s killer and within a few days, police arrested nineteen-year-old William Edward Hickman, a former co-worker of Perry Parker. During his interrogation, Hickman confessed to kidnapping and murdering Marion, claiming that a god he referred to as “Providence” had instructed him to do it. That confession prompted Hickman’s attorneys to take advantage of the state’s new law accepting a legal defense of not guilty by reason of insanity; however, a jury disagreed, and Hickman was found guilty and executed at San Quentin Prison the following year.

Because of the shocking cruelty and brutality of the murder, the well documented and exciting search for the killer, and the sensational nature of the defense, the story of Marion Parker’s murder and the trial that followed dominated the media and occupied several pages of all the major papers across the state for months. For these reasons and more, it remains one of the most notorious murders in California history.

References

Associated Press. 1928. "Hickman to have new judge." Fresno Bee, January 25: 1.

—. 1927. "Confession stuns mother." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 4.

Berger, Jackson. 1927. "Kidnapper tries to dash out brains in frenzy." Los Angeles Times, December 25: 1.

Los Angeles Record. 1927. "Hunt kidnappers of girl." Los Angeles Record, December 16: 1.

Los Angeles Times. 1927. "'Fox' ponders 'crazy' plea." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1927. "Fugitive caught in breakneck race with Oregon officers." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman believed in Seattle." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman pronounced sane." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman's finger-prints found in apartment." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1.

—. 1927. "'I liked her' declares youth while he sobs." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1.

—. 1927. "Kidnapper grows sullen when 'pal' proves alibi." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1928. "New crimes confessed by Hickman." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 3.

—. 1928. "New horror in Hickman case." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 1.

—. 1928. "Slayer makes self-analysis." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2.

Neibaur, James. 2016. Butterfly in the Rain: The 1927 Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

New York Times. 1928. "Hickman sentenced to hang April 27." New York Times, February 15: 25.

—. 1928. "Hickman's father goes to his aid." New York Times, February 1: 13.

—. 1927. "Youth arrested in child slaying at Los Angeles." New York Times, December 19: 1.

Overton, Gerald. 1928. "Hickman goes to death on gibbet." Fresno Bee, October 19: 1.

Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2001. "Girl's grisly killing had city residents up in arms." Los Angeles Times, February 4.

San Francisco Examiner. 1927. "Kidnapped girl's body tossed omn lawn." San Francisco Examiner, December 18: 1.

State of California v William Edward Hickman. 1928. 204 Cal. 470 (Supreme Court of California, July 5).

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]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kidnapping-murder-of-marion-parker-part-2-lnlYQUKI A massive interstate search was launched to find Marion’s killer and within a few days, police arrested nineteen-year-old William Edward Hickman, a former co-worker of Perry Parker. During his interrogation, Hickman confessed to kidnapping and murdering Marion, claiming that a god he referred to as “Providence” had instructed him to do it. That confession prompted Hickman’s attorneys to take advantage of the state’s new law accepting a legal defense of not guilty by reason of insanity; however, a jury disagreed, and Hickman was found guilty and executed at San Quentin Prison the following year.

Because of the shocking cruelty and brutality of the murder, the well documented and exciting search for the killer, and the sensational nature of the defense, the story of Marion Parker’s murder and the trial that followed dominated the media and occupied several pages of all the major papers across the state for months. For these reasons and more, it remains one of the most notorious murders in California history.

References

Associated Press. 1928. "Hickman to have new judge." Fresno Bee, January 25: 1.

—. 1927. "Confession stuns mother." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 4.

Berger, Jackson. 1927. "Kidnapper tries to dash out brains in frenzy." Los Angeles Times, December 25: 1.

Los Angeles Record. 1927. "Hunt kidnappers of girl." Los Angeles Record, December 16: 1.

Los Angeles Times. 1927. "'Fox' ponders 'crazy' plea." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1927. "Fugitive caught in breakneck race with Oregon officers." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman believed in Seattle." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman pronounced sane." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman's finger-prints found in apartment." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1.

—. 1927. "'I liked her' declares youth while he sobs." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1.

—. 1927. "Kidnapper grows sullen when 'pal' proves alibi." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1928. "New crimes confessed by Hickman." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 3.

—. 1928. "New horror in Hickman case." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 1.

—. 1928. "Slayer makes self-analysis." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2.

Neibaur, James. 2016. Butterfly in the Rain: The 1927 Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

New York Times. 1928. "Hickman sentenced to hang April 27." New York Times, February 15: 25.

—. 1928. "Hickman's father goes to his aid." New York Times, February 1: 13.

—. 1927. "Youth arrested in child slaying at Los Angeles." New York Times, December 19: 1.

Overton, Gerald. 1928. "Hickman goes to death on gibbet." Fresno Bee, October 19: 1.

Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2001. "Girl's grisly killing had city residents up in arms." Los Angeles Times, February 4.

San Francisco Examiner. 1927. "Kidnapped girl's body tossed omn lawn." San Francisco Examiner, December 18: 1.

State of California v William Edward Hickman. 1928. 204 Cal. 470 (Supreme Court of California, July 5).

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]]> The Kidnapping & Murder of Marion Parker (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:18 A massive interstate search was launched to find Marion’s killer and within a few days, police arrested nineteen-year-old William Edward Hickman, a former co-worker of Perry Parker. During his interrogation, Hickman confessed to kidnapping and murdering Marion, claiming that a god he referred to as “Providence” had instructed him to do it. That confession prompted Hickman’s attorneys to take advantage of the state’s new law accepting a legal defense of not guilty by reason of insanity; however, a jury disagreed, and Hickman was found guilty and executed at San Quentin Prison the following year. Because of the shocking cruelty and brutality of the murder, the well documented and exciting search for the killer, and the sensational nature of the defense, the story of Marion Parker’s murder and the trial that followed dominated the media and occupied several pages of all the major papers across the state for months. For these reasons and more, it remains one of the most notorious murders in California history. References Associated Press. 1928. "Hickman to have new judge." Fresno Bee, January 25: 1. —. 1927. "Confession stuns mother." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 4. Berger, Jackson. 1927. "Kidnapper tries to dash out brains in frenzy." Los Angeles Times, December 25: 1. Los Angeles Record. 1927. "Hunt kidnappers of girl." Los Angeles Record, December 16: 1. Los Angeles Times. 1927. "'Fox' ponders 'crazy' plea." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1927. "Fugitive caught in breakneck race with Oregon officers." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman believed in Seattle." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman pronounced sane." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman's finger-prints found in apartment." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1. —. 1927. "'I liked her' declares youth while he sobs." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1. —. 1927. "Kidnapper grows sullen when 'pal' proves alibi." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1928. "New crimes confessed by Hickman." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 3. —. 1928. "New horror in Hickman case." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 1. —. 1928. "Slayer makes self-analysis." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2. Neibaur, James. 2016. Butterfly in the Rain: The 1927 Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. New York Times. 1928. "Hickman sentenced to hang April 27." New York Times, February 15: 25. —. 1928. "Hickman's father goes to his aid." New York Times, February 1: 13. —. 1927. "Youth arrested in child slaying at Los Angeles." New York Times, December 19: 1. Overton, Gerald. 1928. "Hickman goes to death on gibbet." Fresno Bee, October 19: 1. Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2001. "Girl's grisly killing had city residents up in arms." Los Angeles Times, February 4. San Francisco Examiner. 1927. "Kidnapped girl's body tossed omn lawn." San Francisco Examiner, December 18: 1. State of California v William Edward Hickman. 1928. 204 Cal. 470 (Supreme Court of California, July 5). A massive interstate search was launched to find Marion’s killer and within a few days, police arrested nineteen-year-old William Edward Hickman, a former co-worker of Perry Parker. During his interrogation, Hickman confessed to kidnapping and murdering Marion, claiming that a god he referred to as “Providence” had instructed him to do it. That confession prompted Hickman’s attorneys to take advantage of the state’s new law accepting a legal defense of not guilty by reason of insanity; however, a jury disagreed, and Hickman was found guilty and executed at San Quentin Prison the following year. Because of the shocking cruelty and brutality of the murder, the well documented and exciting search for the killer, and the sensational nature of the defense, the story of Marion Parker’s murder and the trial that followed dominated the media and occupied several pages of all the major papers across the state for months. For these reasons and more, it remains one of the most notorious murders in California history. References Associated Press. 1928. "Hickman to have new judge." Fresno Bee, January 25: 1. —. 1927. "Confession stuns mother." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 4. Berger, Jackson. 1927. "Kidnapper tries to dash out brains in frenzy." Los Angeles Times, December 25: 1. Los Angeles Record. 1927. "Hunt kidnappers of girl." Los Angeles Record, December 16: 1. Los Angeles Times. 1927. "'Fox' ponders 'crazy' plea." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1927. "Fugitive caught in breakneck race with Oregon officers." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman believed in Seattle." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman pronounced sane." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman's finger-prints found in apartment." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1. —. 1927. "'I liked her' declares youth while he sobs." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1. —. 1927. "Kidnapper grows sullen when 'pal' proves alibi." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1928. "New crimes confessed by Hickman." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 3. —. 1928. "New horror in Hickman case." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 1. —. 1928. "Slayer makes self-analysis." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2. Neibaur, James. 2016. Butterfly in the Rain: The 1927 Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. New York Times. 1928. "Hickman sentenced to hang April 27." New York Times, February 15: 25. —. 1928. "Hickman's father goes to his aid." New York Times, February 1: 13. —. 1927. "Youth arrested in child slaying at Los Angeles." New York Times, December 19: 1. Overton, Gerald. 1928. "Hickman goes to death on gibbet." Fresno Bee, October 19: 1. Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2001. "Girl's grisly killing had city residents up in arms." Los Angeles Times, February 4. San Francisco Examiner. 1927. "Kidnapped girl's body tossed omn lawn." San Francisco Examiner, December 18: 1. State of California v William Edward Hickman. 1928. 204 Cal. 470 (Supreme Court of California, July 5). true crime, exhibit c true full 574 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qqISeplu-pWm-17kzA8wA6JHJDbN_XevjpUi1jQCwLY The Kidnapping & Murder of Marion Parker (Part 1) On the afternoon of December 15, 1927, twelve-year-old Marion Parker was checked out of her Los Angeles junior high school by a man claiming to be an employee of her father, Perry Parker, an employee at a bank in the city. The man claimed Parker had been in an accident and he was to bring the girl to see her father, but this was just a ruse to abduct the girl. The following day, Marion’s parents received several cryptic ransom letters demanding $1,500 in gold in exchange for the safe return of their daughter. On December 17, Perry Parker delivered the money to the kidnapper, who took the money, then dumped Marion’s dead, mutilated body out of the car before speeding away.

References

Associated Press. 1928. "Hickman to have new judge." Fresno Bee, January 25: 1.

—. 1927. "Confession stuns mother." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 4.

Berger, Jackson. 1927. "Kidnapper tries to dash out brains in frenzy." Los Angeles Times, December 25: 1.

Los Angeles Record. 1927. "Hunt kidnappers of girl." Los Angeles Record, December 16: 1.

Los Angeles Times. 1927. "'Fox' ponders 'crazy' plea." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1927. "Fugitive caught in breakneck race with Oregon officers." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman believed in Seattle." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman pronounced sane." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman's finger-prints found in apartment." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1.

—. 1927. "'I liked her' declares youth while he sobs." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1.

—. 1927. "Kidnapper grows sullen when 'pal' proves alibi." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1928. "New crimes confessed by Hickman." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 3.

—. 1928. "New horror in Hickman case." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 1.

—. 1928. "Slayer makes self-analysis." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2.

Neibaur, James. 2016. Butterfly in the Rain: The 1927 Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

New York Times. 1928. "Hickman sentenced to hang April 27." New York Times, February 15: 25.

—. 1928. "Hickman's father goes to his aid." New York Times, February 1: 13.

—. 1927. "Youth arrested in child slaying at Los Angeles." New York Times, December 19: 1.

Overton, Gerald. 1928. "Hickman goes to death on gibbet." Fresno Bee, October 19: 1.

Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2001. "Girl's grisly killing had city residents up in arms." Los Angeles Times, February 4.

San Francisco Examiner. 1927. "Kidnapped girl's body tossed omn lawn." San Francisco Examiner, December 18: 1.

State of California v William Edward Hickman. 1928. 204 Cal. 470 (Supreme Court of California, July 5).

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kidnapping-murder-of-marion-parker-part-1-OZSpJR2t On the afternoon of December 15, 1927, twelve-year-old Marion Parker was checked out of her Los Angeles junior high school by a man claiming to be an employee of her father, Perry Parker, an employee at a bank in the city. The man claimed Parker had been in an accident and he was to bring the girl to see her father, but this was just a ruse to abduct the girl. The following day, Marion’s parents received several cryptic ransom letters demanding $1,500 in gold in exchange for the safe return of their daughter. On December 17, Perry Parker delivered the money to the kidnapper, who took the money, then dumped Marion’s dead, mutilated body out of the car before speeding away.

References

Associated Press. 1928. "Hickman to have new judge." Fresno Bee, January 25: 1.

—. 1927. "Confession stuns mother." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 4.

Berger, Jackson. 1927. "Kidnapper tries to dash out brains in frenzy." Los Angeles Times, December 25: 1.

Los Angeles Record. 1927. "Hunt kidnappers of girl." Los Angeles Record, December 16: 1.

Los Angeles Times. 1927. "'Fox' ponders 'crazy' plea." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1927. "Fugitive caught in breakneck race with Oregon officers." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman believed in Seattle." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman pronounced sane." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1927. "Hickman's finger-prints found in apartment." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1.

—. 1927. "'I liked her' declares youth while he sobs." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1.

—. 1927. "Kidnapper grows sullen when 'pal' proves alibi." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1.

—. 1928. "New crimes confessed by Hickman." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 3.

—. 1928. "New horror in Hickman case." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 1.

—. 1928. "Slayer makes self-analysis." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2.

Neibaur, James. 2016. Butterfly in the Rain: The 1927 Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

New York Times. 1928. "Hickman sentenced to hang April 27." New York Times, February 15: 25.

—. 1928. "Hickman's father goes to his aid." New York Times, February 1: 13.

—. 1927. "Youth arrested in child slaying at Los Angeles." New York Times, December 19: 1.

Overton, Gerald. 1928. "Hickman goes to death on gibbet." Fresno Bee, October 19: 1.

Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2001. "Girl's grisly killing had city residents up in arms." Los Angeles Times, February 4.

San Francisco Examiner. 1927. "Kidnapped girl's body tossed omn lawn." San Francisco Examiner, December 18: 1.

State of California v William Edward Hickman. 1928. 204 Cal. 470 (Supreme Court of California, July 5).

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Kidnapping & Murder of Marion Parker (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:20 On the afternoon of December 15, 1927, twelve-year-old Marion Parker was checked out of her Los Angeles junior high school by a man claiming to be an employee of her father, Perry Parker, an employee at a bank in the city. The man claimed Parker had been in an accident and he was to bring the girl to see her father, but this was just a ruse to abduct the girl. The following day, Marion’s parents received several cryptic ransom letters demanding $1,500 in gold in exchange for the safe return of their daughter. On December 17, Perry Parker delivered the money to the kidnapper, who took the money, then dumped Marion’s dead, mutilated body out of the car before speeding away. References Associated Press. 1928. "Hickman to have new judge." Fresno Bee, January 25: 1. —. 1927. "Confession stuns mother." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 4. Berger, Jackson. 1927. "Kidnapper tries to dash out brains in frenzy." Los Angeles Times, December 25: 1. Los Angeles Record. 1927. "Hunt kidnappers of girl." Los Angeles Record, December 16: 1. Los Angeles Times. 1927. "'Fox' ponders 'crazy' plea." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1927. "Fugitive caught in breakneck race with Oregon officers." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman believed in Seattle." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman pronounced sane." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman's finger-prints found in apartment." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1. —. 1927. "'I liked her' declares youth while he sobs." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1. —. 1927. "Kidnapper grows sullen when 'pal' proves alibi." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1928. "New crimes confessed by Hickman." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 3. —. 1928. "New horror in Hickman case." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 1. —. 1928. "Slayer makes self-analysis." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2. Neibaur, James. 2016. Butterfly in the Rain: The 1927 Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. New York Times. 1928. "Hickman sentenced to hang April 27." New York Times, February 15: 25. —. 1928. "Hickman's father goes to his aid." New York Times, February 1: 13. —. 1927. "Youth arrested in child slaying at Los Angeles." New York Times, December 19: 1. Overton, Gerald. 1928. "Hickman goes to death on gibbet." Fresno Bee, October 19: 1. Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2001. "Girl's grisly killing had city residents up in arms." Los Angeles Times, February 4. San Francisco Examiner. 1927. "Kidnapped girl's body tossed omn lawn." San Francisco Examiner, December 18: 1. State of California v William Edward Hickman. 1928. 204 Cal. 470 (Supreme Court of California, July 5). On the afternoon of December 15, 1927, twelve-year-old Marion Parker was checked out of her Los Angeles junior high school by a man claiming to be an employee of her father, Perry Parker, an employee at a bank in the city. The man claimed Parker had been in an accident and he was to bring the girl to see her father, but this was just a ruse to abduct the girl. The following day, Marion’s parents received several cryptic ransom letters demanding $1,500 in gold in exchange for the safe return of their daughter. On December 17, Perry Parker delivered the money to the kidnapper, who took the money, then dumped Marion’s dead, mutilated body out of the car before speeding away. References Associated Press. 1928. "Hickman to have new judge." Fresno Bee, January 25: 1. —. 1927. "Confession stuns mother." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 4. Berger, Jackson. 1927. "Kidnapper tries to dash out brains in frenzy." Los Angeles Times, December 25: 1. Los Angeles Record. 1927. "Hunt kidnappers of girl." Los Angeles Record, December 16: 1. Los Angeles Times. 1927. "'Fox' ponders 'crazy' plea." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1927. "Fugitive caught in breakneck race with Oregon officers." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman believed in Seattle." Los Angeles Times, December 22: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman pronounced sane." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1927. "Hickman's finger-prints found in apartment." Los Angeles Times, December 21: 1. —. 1927. "'I liked her' declares youth while he sobs." Los Angeles Times, December 23: 1. —. 1927. "Kidnapper grows sullen when 'pal' proves alibi." Los Angeles Times, December 24: 1. —. 1928. "New crimes confessed by Hickman." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 3. —. 1928. "New horror in Hickman case." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 1. —. 1928. "Slayer makes self-analysis." Los Angeles Times, February 2: 2. Neibaur, James. 2016. Butterfly in the Rain: The 1927 Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. New York Times. 1928. "Hickman sentenced to hang April 27." New York Times, February 15: 25. —. 1928. "Hickman's father goes to his aid." New York Times, February 1: 13. —. 1927. "Youth arrested in child slaying at Los Angeles." New York Times, December 19: 1. Overton, Gerald. 1928. "Hickman goes to death on gibbet." Fresno Bee, October 19: 1. Rasmussen, Cecilia. 2001. "Girl's grisly killing had city residents up in arms." Los Angeles Times, February 4. San Francisco Examiner. 1927. "Kidnapped girl's body tossed omn lawn." San Francisco Examiner, December 18: 1. State of California v William Edward Hickman. 1928. 204 Cal. 470 (Supreme Court of California, July 5). true crime, exhibit c true full 573 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5c7F2OGsd2HbyAvwrnxlekTEDEsxEhZ9W71wemRVfE4 Heavenly Creatures: The Parker-Hulme Murder On the afternoon of June 22, 1954, Agnes Ritchie was preparing ice cream for two customers in her shop when two teenage girls, Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme, burst through the front door, screaming for help and saying one of their mothers had been killed. Agnes and her husband followed the girls into the nearby wooded area, where they found the badly beaten and obviously dead body of Honorah Parker. The couple wasn’t able to get much out of either girl, only that the woman had slipped and hit her head, but their behavior was strange and something about the whole scene didn’t feel right.


Just two days later, Parker and Hulme were charged with the murder of Pauline’s mother, Honorah Parker. According to the prosecution, the girls had developed an intense bond and had created romantic fantasy in the months leading up to the murder that bordered on obsessiveness. In 1954, the girls’ relationship became threatened when Hulme’s parents divorced and began talking of relocating. Fearing they would be separated and never see one another again, Parker and Hulme killed Honorah, believing that her death would put an end to any plans to relocate.


The story of Honorah’s murder and the trial that followed quickly spread across New Zealand and Australia and eventually made its way around the globe. Among other things, the case challenged existing beliefs about young women and their capacity for violence, but just as important were the sensational and salacious mentions of insanity and homosexuality that were often more implied than explicitly stated.


Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research :)


References

Brisbane Telegraph. 1954. "Conspired to Kill." Brisbane Telegraph, August 23: 1.

—. 1954. "Teenagers remanded, police blame girl's passion for horses." Brisbane Telegraph, June 24: 1.

Chun, Louise. 1995. "Slaughter by the innocents: The case of the schoolgirl killers shocked New Zealand." The Guardian, January 30.

Graham, Peter. 2011. So Brilliantly Clever: Parker, Hulme and the Murder that Shocked the World. Wellington, NZ: Awa Press.

Neustatter, Angela. 2003. "‘I was guilty. I did my time’: Anne Perry, the novelist whose past caught up with her." The Guardian, November 20.

Newcastle Sun. 1954. "Girls shrugged at charge of murder." Newcastle Sun, July 16: 1.

The Age. 1954. "Girls smile at N.Z. sentence." The Age , August 30: 1.

—. 1954. "Defence says N.Z. girls insane as mother killed." The Age, August 25: 9.

—. 1954. "Description of quarrel." The Age, July 17: 3.

—. 1954. "Doctor says both girls certifiable." The Age, August 27: 5.

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]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/heavenly-creatures-the-parker-hulme-murder-Dc28HBs6 On the afternoon of June 22, 1954, Agnes Ritchie was preparing ice cream for two customers in her shop when two teenage girls, Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme, burst through the front door, screaming for help and saying one of their mothers had been killed. Agnes and her husband followed the girls into the nearby wooded area, where they found the badly beaten and obviously dead body of Honorah Parker. The couple wasn’t able to get much out of either girl, only that the woman had slipped and hit her head, but their behavior was strange and something about the whole scene didn’t feel right.


Just two days later, Parker and Hulme were charged with the murder of Pauline’s mother, Honorah Parker. According to the prosecution, the girls had developed an intense bond and had created romantic fantasy in the months leading up to the murder that bordered on obsessiveness. In 1954, the girls’ relationship became threatened when Hulme’s parents divorced and began talking of relocating. Fearing they would be separated and never see one another again, Parker and Hulme killed Honorah, believing that her death would put an end to any plans to relocate.


The story of Honorah’s murder and the trial that followed quickly spread across New Zealand and Australia and eventually made its way around the globe. Among other things, the case challenged existing beliefs about young women and their capacity for violence, but just as important were the sensational and salacious mentions of insanity and homosexuality that were often more implied than explicitly stated.


Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research :)


References

Brisbane Telegraph. 1954. "Conspired to Kill." Brisbane Telegraph, August 23: 1.

—. 1954. "Teenagers remanded, police blame girl's passion for horses." Brisbane Telegraph, June 24: 1.

Chun, Louise. 1995. "Slaughter by the innocents: The case of the schoolgirl killers shocked New Zealand." The Guardian, January 30.

Graham, Peter. 2011. So Brilliantly Clever: Parker, Hulme and the Murder that Shocked the World. Wellington, NZ: Awa Press.

Neustatter, Angela. 2003. "‘I was guilty. I did my time’: Anne Perry, the novelist whose past caught up with her." The Guardian, November 20.

Newcastle Sun. 1954. "Girls shrugged at charge of murder." Newcastle Sun, July 16: 1.

The Age. 1954. "Girls smile at N.Z. sentence." The Age , August 30: 1.

—. 1954. "Defence says N.Z. girls insane as mother killed." The Age, August 25: 9.

—. 1954. "Description of quarrel." The Age, July 17: 3.

—. 1954. "Doctor says both girls certifiable." The Age, August 27: 5.

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]]> Heavenly Creatures: The Parker-Hulme Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:32:24 On the afternoon of June 22, 1954, Agnes Ritchie was preparing ice cream for two customers in her shop when two teenage girls, Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme, burst through the front door, screaming for help and saying one of their mothers had been killed. Agnes and her husband followed the girls into the nearby wooded area, where they found the badly beaten and obviously dead body of Honorah Parker. The couple wasn’t able to get much out of either girl, only that the woman had slipped and hit her head, but their behavior was strange and something about the whole scene didn’t feel right. Just two days later, Parker and Hulme were charged with the murder of Pauline’s mother, Honorah Parker. According to the prosecution, the girls had developed an intense bond and had created romantic fantasy in the months leading up to the murder that bordered on obsessiveness. In 1954, the girls’ relationship became threatened when Hulme’s parents divorced and began talking of relocating. Fearing they would be separated and never see one another again, Parker and Hulme killed Honorah, believing that her death would put an end to any plans to relocate. The story of Honorah’s murder and the trial that followed quickly spread across New Zealand and Australia and eventually made its way around the globe. Among other things, the case challenged existing beliefs about young women and their capacity for violence, but just as important were the sensational and salacious mentions of insanity and homosexuality that were often more implied than explicitly stated. Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research :) References Brisbane Telegraph. 1954. "Conspired to Kill." Brisbane Telegraph, August 23: 1. —. 1954. "Teenagers remanded, police blame girl's passion for horses." Brisbane Telegraph, June 24: 1. Chun, Louise. 1995. "Slaughter by the innocents: The case of the schoolgirl killers shocked New Zealand." The Guardian, January 30. Graham, Peter. 2011. So Brilliantly Clever: Parker, Hulme and the Murder that Shocked the World. Wellington, NZ: Awa Press. Neustatter, Angela. 2003. "‘I was guilty. I did my time’: Anne Perry, the novelist whose past caught up with her." The Guardian, November 20. Newcastle Sun. 1954. "Girls shrugged at charge of murder." Newcastle Sun, July 16: 1. The Age. 1954. "Girls smile at N.Z. sentence." The Age , August 30: 1. —. 1954. "Defence says N.Z. girls insane as mother killed." The Age, August 25: 9. —. 1954. "Description of quarrel." The Age, July 17: 3. —. 1954. "Doctor says both girls certifiable." The Age, August 27: 5. On the afternoon of June 22, 1954, Agnes Ritchie was preparing ice cream for two customers in her shop when two teenage girls, Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme, burst through the front door, screaming for help and saying one of their mothers had been killed. Agnes and her husband followed the girls into the nearby wooded area, where they found the badly beaten and obviously dead body of Honorah Parker. The couple wasn’t able to get much out of either girl, only that the woman had slipped and hit her head, but their behavior was strange and something about the whole scene didn’t feel right. Just two days later, Parker and Hulme were charged with the murder of Pauline’s mother, Honorah Parker. According to the prosecution, the girls had developed an intense bond and had created romantic fantasy in the months leading up to the murder that bordered on obsessiveness. In 1954, the girls’ relationship became threatened when Hulme’s parents divorced and began talking of relocating. Fearing they would be separated and never see one another again, Parker and Hulme killed Honorah, believing that her death would put an end to any plans to relocate. The story of Honorah’s murder and the trial that followed quickly spread across New Zealand and Australia and eventually made its way around the globe. Among other things, the case challenged existing beliefs about young women and their capacity for violence, but just as important were the sensational and salacious mentions of insanity and homosexuality that were often more implied than explicitly stated. Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research :) References Brisbane Telegraph. 1954. "Conspired to Kill." Brisbane Telegraph, August 23: 1. —. 1954. "Teenagers remanded, police blame girl's passion for horses." Brisbane Telegraph, June 24: 1. Chun, Louise. 1995. "Slaughter by the innocents: The case of the schoolgirl killers shocked New Zealand." The Guardian, January 30. Graham, Peter. 2011. So Brilliantly Clever: Parker, Hulme and the Murder that Shocked the World. Wellington, NZ: Awa Press. Neustatter, Angela. 2003. "‘I was guilty. I did my time’: Anne Perry, the novelist whose past caught up with her." The Guardian, November 20. Newcastle Sun. 1954. "Girls shrugged at charge of murder." Newcastle Sun, July 16: 1. The Age. 1954. "Girls smile at N.Z. sentence." The Age , August 30: 1. —. 1954. "Defence says N.Z. girls insane as mother killed." The Age, August 25: 9. —. 1954. "Description of quarrel." The Age, July 17: 3. —. 1954. "Doctor says both girls certifiable." The Age, August 27: 5. true crime, exhibit c true full 572 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/RNCtDBZzErnMm9rR70oHQ7dM5Fl4vhuC2D0byC-eqG0 Lost Children of the Alleghenies A community frantically searches for two missing boys who disappeared in a dense forest. Days pass with no leads, but a man's prophetic dream leads to their discovery.

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]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/lost-children-of-the-alleghenies-wusLN2_E A community frantically searches for two missing boys who disappeared in a dense forest. Days pass with no leads, but a man's prophetic dream leads to their discovery.

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]]> Lost Children of the Alleghenies Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:46:45 A community frantically searches for two missing boys who disappeared in a dense forest. Days pass with no leads, but a man's prophetic dream leads to their discovery. A community frantically searches for two missing boys who disappeared in a dense forest. Days pass with no leads, but a man's prophetic dream leads to their discovery. true crime, exhibit c true full 571 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iQYY5KR070CmNq5FTT-6Otco6vHqlxMymLyRCwhvZGc The Murder Of Jack Wilson On the evening of May 22, 1992, Betty Wilson returned home from an AA meeting to find her husband, Dr. Jack Wilson, had been beaten and stabbed to death in what she assumed was a burglary gone wrong. Betty ran to a neighbor’s house to call 911, and police arrived at the Wilson’s house a short time later to secure the scene.

At first, investigators agreed with Betty’s theory that Jack had surprised a burglar and was then killed. The problem, however, was that nothing appeared to have been taken, nor did it appear that the house had been ransacked. A few days later, a tip led detectives to James White, who quickly confessed that he murdered Jack Wilson at the request of Betty and her twin sister, Peggy Lowe, with whom he was in love.

Betty Wilson and her sister, Peggy, were both arrested and went on to be tried for capital murder, while James White accepted a plea deal in exchange for testifying against both women. After a brief trial, a jury found Betty guilty, and she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Peggy Lowe, on the other hand, was tried for the same crime, but just a few months after her sister’s verdict was read, Peggy was found not guilty. How was it both women could face the same charges, under the same circumstances, and be tried with the same evidence, but receive opposite outcomes?

Thank you to David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research!

References

Associated Press. 1992. "Friends of accused express disbelief." Montgomery Advertiser, July 13: 13.

—. 1992. "Suspect's former lover quits post." Montgomery Advertiser, June 24: 18.

—. 1992. "Twin sisters suspects in man's murder." Selma Times-Journal, June 7: 7.

Betty Woods Wilson v. State of Alabama. 1995. 690 So. 2d 449 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, May 5).

Carey, Bob. 1998. "The Murder." Old Huntsville: History and Stories of the Tennessee Valley, 1.

Dunnavant, Robert. 1992. "Shelby man says he killed doctor to win twin's love." Birmingham Post-Herald, June 6: 1.

1996. Forensic Files. Produced by Paul Bourdett. Performed by Ed Freeman.

Marshall, Mike. 2006. "Serving time for murdering husband, Betty Wilson remarries in prison." Dothan Eagle, May 3: 3.

Newberry, Paul. 1993. "Surprise testimony in Wilson murder trial." Anniston Star, February 28: 1.

—. 1993. "Wilson defense mocks, picks apart testimony ." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 25: 1.

Reeves, Jay. 1993. "Betty Wilson silent as jury gets her case." Anniston Star, March 2: 2.

—. 1993. "Deliberation starts in case of woman accused of plotting husband's slaying." Montgomery Advertiser, March 3: 1.

Richardson, Sandee. 1993. "Wilson trial begins." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 24: 1.

Schutze, Jim. 2023. By Two and Two: The Scandalous Story of Twin Sisters Accused of a Shocking Crime of Passion. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

Sikora, Frank. 1993. "Mrs. Wilson's disgust toward husband detailed." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 27: 1.

Thornton, Donna. 2022. "Filmmaker contends doctor's wife wrongly convicted." Montgomery Advertiser, August 29: 1.

Wilson, Betty. 1998. "The Betty Wilson story." Old Huntsville: History and Stories of the Tennessee Valley, 1.

Witt, Elaine. 1993. "Mrs. Wilson guilty, gets life in prison." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 4: 1.

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]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-jack-wilson-Zd1_qe0S On the evening of May 22, 1992, Betty Wilson returned home from an AA meeting to find her husband, Dr. Jack Wilson, had been beaten and stabbed to death in what she assumed was a burglary gone wrong. Betty ran to a neighbor’s house to call 911, and police arrived at the Wilson’s house a short time later to secure the scene.

At first, investigators agreed with Betty’s theory that Jack had surprised a burglar and was then killed. The problem, however, was that nothing appeared to have been taken, nor did it appear that the house had been ransacked. A few days later, a tip led detectives to James White, who quickly confessed that he murdered Jack Wilson at the request of Betty and her twin sister, Peggy Lowe, with whom he was in love.

Betty Wilson and her sister, Peggy, were both arrested and went on to be tried for capital murder, while James White accepted a plea deal in exchange for testifying against both women. After a brief trial, a jury found Betty guilty, and she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Peggy Lowe, on the other hand, was tried for the same crime, but just a few months after her sister’s verdict was read, Peggy was found not guilty. How was it both women could face the same charges, under the same circumstances, and be tried with the same evidence, but receive opposite outcomes?

Thank you to David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research!

References

Associated Press. 1992. "Friends of accused express disbelief." Montgomery Advertiser, July 13: 13.

—. 1992. "Suspect's former lover quits post." Montgomery Advertiser, June 24: 18.

—. 1992. "Twin sisters suspects in man's murder." Selma Times-Journal, June 7: 7.

Betty Woods Wilson v. State of Alabama. 1995. 690 So. 2d 449 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, May 5).

Carey, Bob. 1998. "The Murder." Old Huntsville: History and Stories of the Tennessee Valley, 1.

Dunnavant, Robert. 1992. "Shelby man says he killed doctor to win twin's love." Birmingham Post-Herald, June 6: 1.

1996. Forensic Files. Produced by Paul Bourdett. Performed by Ed Freeman.

Marshall, Mike. 2006. "Serving time for murdering husband, Betty Wilson remarries in prison." Dothan Eagle, May 3: 3.

Newberry, Paul. 1993. "Surprise testimony in Wilson murder trial." Anniston Star, February 28: 1.

—. 1993. "Wilson defense mocks, picks apart testimony ." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 25: 1.

Reeves, Jay. 1993. "Betty Wilson silent as jury gets her case." Anniston Star, March 2: 2.

—. 1993. "Deliberation starts in case of woman accused of plotting husband's slaying." Montgomery Advertiser, March 3: 1.

Richardson, Sandee. 1993. "Wilson trial begins." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 24: 1.

Schutze, Jim. 2023. By Two and Two: The Scandalous Story of Twin Sisters Accused of a Shocking Crime of Passion. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

Sikora, Frank. 1993. "Mrs. Wilson's disgust toward husband detailed." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 27: 1.

Thornton, Donna. 2022. "Filmmaker contends doctor's wife wrongly convicted." Montgomery Advertiser, August 29: 1.

Wilson, Betty. 1998. "The Betty Wilson story." Old Huntsville: History and Stories of the Tennessee Valley, 1.

Witt, Elaine. 1993. "Mrs. Wilson guilty, gets life in prison." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 4: 1.

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]]> The Murder Of Jack Wilson Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:06 On the evening of May 22, 1992, Betty Wilson returned home from an AA meeting to find her husband, Dr. Jack Wilson, had been beaten and stabbed to death in what she assumed was a burglary gone wrong. Betty ran to a neighbor’s house to call 911, and police arrived at the Wilson’s house a short time later to secure the scene. At first, investigators agreed with Betty’s theory that Jack had surprised a burglar and was then killed. The problem, however, was that nothing appeared to have been taken, nor did it appear that the house had been ransacked. A few days later, a tip led detectives to James White, who quickly confessed that he murdered Jack Wilson at the request of Betty and her twin sister, Peggy Lowe, with whom he was in love.  Betty Wilson and her sister, Peggy, were both arrested and went on to be tried for capital murder, while James White accepted a plea deal in exchange for testifying against both women. After a brief trial, a jury found Betty guilty, and she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Peggy Lowe, on the other hand, was tried for the same crime, but just a few months after her sister’s verdict was read, Peggy was found not guilty. How was it both women could face the same charges, under the same circumstances, and be tried with the same evidence, but receive opposite outcomes?  Thank you to David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research! References Associated Press. 1992. "Friends of accused express disbelief." Montgomery Advertiser, July 13: 13. —. 1992. "Suspect's former lover quits post." Montgomery Advertiser, June 24: 18. —. 1992. "Twin sisters suspects in man's murder." Selma Times-Journal, June 7: 7. Betty Woods Wilson v. State of Alabama. 1995. 690 So. 2d 449 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, May 5). Carey, Bob. 1998. "The Murder." Old Huntsville: History and Stories of the Tennessee Valley, 1. Dunnavant, Robert. 1992. "Shelby man says he killed doctor to win twin's love." Birmingham Post-Herald, June 6: 1. 1996. Forensic Files. Produced by Paul Bourdett. Performed by Ed Freeman. Marshall, Mike. 2006. "Serving time for murdering husband, Betty Wilson remarries in prison." Dothan Eagle, May 3: 3. Newberry, Paul. 1993. "Surprise testimony in Wilson murder trial." Anniston Star, February 28: 1. —. 1993. "Wilson defense mocks, picks apart testimony ." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 25: 1. Reeves, Jay. 1993. "Betty Wilson silent as jury gets her case." Anniston Star, March 2: 2. —. 1993. "Deliberation starts in case of woman accused of plotting husband's slaying." Montgomery Advertiser, March 3: 1. Richardson, Sandee. 1993. "Wilson trial begins." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 24: 1. Schutze, Jim. 2023. By Two and Two: The Scandalous Story of Twin Sisters Accused of a Shocking Crime of Passion. New York, NY: Open Road Media. Sikora, Frank. 1993. "Mrs. Wilson's disgust toward husband detailed." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 27: 1. Thornton, Donna. 2022. "Filmmaker contends doctor's wife wrongly convicted." Montgomery Advertiser, August 29: 1. Wilson, Betty. 1998. "The Betty Wilson story." Old Huntsville: History and Stories of the Tennessee Valley, 1. Witt, Elaine. 1993. "Mrs. Wilson guilty, gets life in prison." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 4: 1. On the evening of May 22, 1992, Betty Wilson returned home from an AA meeting to find her husband, Dr. Jack Wilson, had been beaten and stabbed to death in what she assumed was a burglary gone wrong. Betty ran to a neighbor’s house to call 911, and police arrived at the Wilson’s house a short time later to secure the scene. At first, investigators agreed with Betty’s theory that Jack had surprised a burglar and was then killed. The problem, however, was that nothing appeared to have been taken, nor did it appear that the house had been ransacked. A few days later, a tip led detectives to James White, who quickly confessed that he murdered Jack Wilson at the request of Betty and her twin sister, Peggy Lowe, with whom he was in love.  Betty Wilson and her sister, Peggy, were both arrested and went on to be tried for capital murder, while James White accepted a plea deal in exchange for testifying against both women. After a brief trial, a jury found Betty guilty, and she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Peggy Lowe, on the other hand, was tried for the same crime, but just a few months after her sister’s verdict was read, Peggy was found not guilty. How was it both women could face the same charges, under the same circumstances, and be tried with the same evidence, but receive opposite outcomes?  Thank you to David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research! References Associated Press. 1992. "Friends of accused express disbelief." Montgomery Advertiser, July 13: 13. —. 1992. "Suspect's former lover quits post." Montgomery Advertiser, June 24: 18. —. 1992. "Twin sisters suspects in man's murder." Selma Times-Journal, June 7: 7. Betty Woods Wilson v. State of Alabama. 1995. 690 So. 2d 449 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, May 5). Carey, Bob. 1998. "The Murder." Old Huntsville: History and Stories of the Tennessee Valley, 1. Dunnavant, Robert. 1992. "Shelby man says he killed doctor to win twin's love." Birmingham Post-Herald, June 6: 1. 1996. Forensic Files. Produced by Paul Bourdett. Performed by Ed Freeman. Marshall, Mike. 2006. "Serving time for murdering husband, Betty Wilson remarries in prison." Dothan Eagle, May 3: 3. Newberry, Paul. 1993. "Surprise testimony in Wilson murder trial." Anniston Star, February 28: 1. —. 1993. "Wilson defense mocks, picks apart testimony ." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 25: 1. Reeves, Jay. 1993. "Betty Wilson silent as jury gets her case." Anniston Star, March 2: 2. —. 1993. "Deliberation starts in case of woman accused of plotting husband's slaying." Montgomery Advertiser, March 3: 1. Richardson, Sandee. 1993. "Wilson trial begins." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 24: 1. Schutze, Jim. 2023. By Two and Two: The Scandalous Story of Twin Sisters Accused of a Shocking Crime of Passion. New York, NY: Open Road Media. Sikora, Frank. 1993. "Mrs. Wilson's disgust toward husband detailed." Birmingham Post-Herald, February 27: 1. Thornton, Donna. 2022. "Filmmaker contends doctor's wife wrongly convicted." Montgomery Advertiser, August 29: 1. Wilson, Betty. 1998. "The Betty Wilson story." Old Huntsville: History and Stories of the Tennessee Valley, 1. Witt, Elaine. 1993. "Mrs. Wilson guilty, gets life in prison." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 4: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 570 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/x4YUNP4Dd6754kt2rWLx2bJGEuwnA4SfJ-ObIcitUG8 “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club” presented by Audible – Desperate Deadly Widows with Special Guest, Sheena Melwani Weirdos!! It’s a SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible! Today we’re joined by Sheena Melwani to chat about the Audible original, “Desperate Deadly Widows”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club’ AND the conversation as we talk about our favorite characters, themes, and scenes! Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite part of the book, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well!

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]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/weirdos-audiobook-club-presented-by-audible-desperate-deadly-widows-with-special-guest-sheena-melwani-ysMKZ0Im Weirdos!! It’s a SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible! Today we’re joined by Sheena Melwani to chat about the Audible original, “Desperate Deadly Widows”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club’ AND the conversation as we talk about our favorite characters, themes, and scenes! Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite part of the book, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well!

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]]> “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club” presented by Audible – Desperate Deadly Widows with Special Guest, Sheena Melwani Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:38:12 Weirdos!! It’s a SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible! Today we’re joined by Sheena Melwani to chat about the Audible original, “Desperate Deadly Widows”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club’ AND the conversation as we talk about our favorite characters, themes, and scenes! Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite part of the book, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well! Weirdos!! It’s a SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible! Today we’re joined by Sheena Melwani to chat about the Audible original, “Desperate Deadly Widows”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club’ AND the conversation as we talk about our favorite characters, themes, and scenes! Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite part of the book, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well! true crime, exhibit c true full 569 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Lrb3WymF8k-XOhbamfwGnT3b7c7tZMIdGFaIs9ikNZQ Listener Tales 86 It’s Listener Tales 86 This week’s episode is brought to you by... Dads, coffee cups, and whoppers! We hear about an encounter with big foot, an EVP from a ghost hunt at a cemetery, dreams haunted by a pregnant woman, and the underlying story of the crime that lead to hauntings at the Field farm!

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]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-86-AZrswcnq It’s Listener Tales 86 This week’s episode is brought to you by... Dads, coffee cups, and whoppers! We hear about an encounter with big foot, an EVP from a ghost hunt at a cemetery, dreams haunted by a pregnant woman, and the underlying story of the crime that lead to hauntings at the Field farm!

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]]> Listener Tales 86 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:46 It’s Listener Tales 86 This week’s episode is brought to you by... Dads, coffee cups, and whoppers! We hear about an encounter with big foot, an EVP from a ghost hunt at a cemetery, dreams haunted by a pregnant woman, and the underlying story of the crime that lead to hauntings at the Field farm! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) It’s Listener Tales 86 This week’s episode is brought to you by... Dads, coffee cups, and whoppers! We hear about an encounter with big foot, an EVP from a ghost hunt at a cemetery, dreams haunted by a pregnant woman, and the underlying story of the crime that lead to hauntings at the Field farm! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 568 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/x2Mu-VXVNrKBg3mahhlU1i5dJP_yghWx3ob6ZTraUU8 Fred & Rose West (Part 4) Part four focuses on Fred & Rose West's final crimes, and the events leading up to their arrest. Their subsequent trials would become the focus of the nation as people learned of the atrocities performed at their home.

Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2.

BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm.

—. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm.

—. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844.

Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html.

Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1.

Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2.

—. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2.

—. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7.

Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16.

Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4.

Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1.

Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18.

Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2.

Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2.

—. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4.

—. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31.

Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3.

—. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1.

Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5.

—. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1.

—. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1.

Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/.

Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29.

Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1.

Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22.

West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press.

Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1.

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]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/fred-rose-west-part-4-XUtV8Sdz Part four focuses on Fred & Rose West's final crimes, and the events leading up to their arrest. Their subsequent trials would become the focus of the nation as people learned of the atrocities performed at their home.

Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2.

BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm.

—. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm.

—. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844.

Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html.

Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1.

Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2.

—. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2.

—. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7.

Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16.

Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4.

Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1.

Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18.

Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2.

Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2.

—. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4.

—. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31.

Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3.

—. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1.

Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5.

—. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1.

—. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1.

Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/.

Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29.

Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1.

Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22.

West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press.

Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1.

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]]> Fred & Rose West (Part 4) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:45 Part four focuses on Fred & Rose West's final crimes, and the events leading up to their arrest. Their subsequent trials would become the focus of the nation as people learned of the atrocities performed at their home. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2. BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm. —. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm. —. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844. Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html. Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1. Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2. —. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2. —. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7. Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16. Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4. Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1. Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18. Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2. Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2. —. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4. —. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31. Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3. —. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1. Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5. —. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1. —. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1. Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/. Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29. Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1. Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media. United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22. West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press. Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1. Part four focuses on Fred & Rose West's final crimes, and the events leading up to their arrest. Their subsequent trials would become the focus of the nation as people learned of the atrocities performed at their home. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2. BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm. —. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm. —. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844. Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html. Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1. Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2. —. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2. —. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7. Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16. Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4. Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1. Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18. Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2. Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2. —. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4. —. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31. Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3. —. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1. Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5. —. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1. —. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1. Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/. Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29. Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1. Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media. United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22. West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press. Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 567 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Z7cTKnbCE9P7LVetFx-WwKSOfKjpCqZxC4k6egR_ImI Fred & Rose West (Part 3) Part three focuses on the pattern formed by the West's subsequent murders, as well as a hiatus from killing that was marked by countless sexual assaults.

Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2.

BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm.

—. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm.

—. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844.

Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html.

Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1.

Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2.

—. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2.

—. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7.

Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16.

Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4.

Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1.

Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18.

Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2.

Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2.

—. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4.

—. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31.

Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3.

—. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1.

Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5.

—. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1.

—. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1.

Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/.

Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29.

Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1.

Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22.

West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press.

Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1.

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]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/fred-rose-west-part-3-69ZxgLNW Part three focuses on the pattern formed by the West's subsequent murders, as well as a hiatus from killing that was marked by countless sexual assaults.

Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2.

BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm.

—. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm.

—. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844.

Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html.

Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1.

Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2.

—. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2.

—. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7.

Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16.

Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4.

Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1.

Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18.

Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2.

Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2.

—. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4.

—. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31.

Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3.

—. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1.

Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5.

—. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1.

—. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1.

Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/.

Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29.

Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1.

Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22.

West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press.

Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fred & Rose West (Part 3) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:57 Part three focuses on the pattern formed by the West's subsequent murders, as well as a hiatus from killing that was marked by countless sexual assaults. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2. BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm. —. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm. —. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844. Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html. Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1. Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2. —. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2. —. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7. Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16. Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4. Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1. Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18. Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2. Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2. —. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4. —. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31. Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3. —. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1. Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5. —. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1. —. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1. Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/. Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29. Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1. Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media. United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22. West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press. Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1. Part three focuses on the pattern formed by the West's subsequent murders, as well as a hiatus from killing that was marked by countless sexual assaults. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2. BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm. —. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm. —. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844. Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html. Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1. Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2. —. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2. —. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7. Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16. Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4. Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1. Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18. Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2. Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2. —. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4. —. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31. Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3. —. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1. Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5. —. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1. —. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1. Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/. Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29. Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1. Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media. United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22. West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press. Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 566 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BgmvYuR0IvbhUxZ4epAAfAG-btBHApTyVz_iQaeIw7w Fred & Rose West (Part 2) Part two delves into Fred's life after he met Rose, exploring the origins of the affair leading to their marriage and the beginning of the sadistic crimes that would horrify the world at large.

Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2.

BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm.

—. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm.

—. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844.

Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html.

Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1.

Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2.

—. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2.

—. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7.

Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16.

Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4.

Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1.

Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18.

Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2.

Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2.

—. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4.

—. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31.

Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3.

—. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1.

Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5.

—. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1.

—. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1.

Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/.

Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29.

Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1.

Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22.

West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press.

Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/fred-rose-west-part-2-Wpp38DXp Part two delves into Fred's life after he met Rose, exploring the origins of the affair leading to their marriage and the beginning of the sadistic crimes that would horrify the world at large.

Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2.

BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm.

—. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm.

—. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844.

Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html.

Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1.

Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2.

—. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2.

—. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7.

Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16.

Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4.

Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1.

Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18.

Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2.

Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2.

—. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4.

—. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31.

Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3.

—. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1.

Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5.

—. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1.

—. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1.

Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/.

Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29.

Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1.

Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22.

West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press.

Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fred & Rose West (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:58 Part two delves into Fred's life after he met Rose, exploring the origins of the affair leading to their marriage and the beginning of the sadistic crimes that would horrify the world at large. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2. BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm. —. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm. —. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844. Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html. Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1. Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2. —. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2. —. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7. Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16. Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4. Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1. Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18. Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2. Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2. —. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4. —. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31. Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3. —. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1. Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5. —. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1. —. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1. Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/. Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29. Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1. Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media. United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22. West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press. Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1. Part two delves into Fred's life after he met Rose, exploring the origins of the affair leading to their marriage and the beginning of the sadistic crimes that would horrify the world at large. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2. BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm. —. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm. —. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844. Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html. Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1. Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2. —. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2. —. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7. Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16. Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4. Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1. Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18. Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2. Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2. —. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4. —. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31. Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3. —. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1. Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5. —. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1. —. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1. Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/. Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29. Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1. Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media. United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22. West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press. Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 565 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iLIgC8VVTvTGgXVrw874IVAN9k8Ib6a80cM-YZF0Z9U Fred & Rose West (Part 1) In this four part series, we dive into the horrific crimes of Fred & Rose West. We begin by exploring Fred's formative years which laid a foundation for his callousness and depraved appetites.

Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2.

BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm.

—. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm.

—. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844.

Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html.

Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1.

Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2.

—. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2.

—. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7.

Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16.

Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4.

Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1.

Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18.

Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2.

Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2.

—. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4.

—. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31.

Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3.

—. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1.

Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5.

—. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1.

—. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1.

Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/.

Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29.

Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1.

Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22.

West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press.

Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1.

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]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/fred-rose-west-part-1-obAIbpPv In this four part series, we dive into the horrific crimes of Fred & Rose West. We begin by exploring Fred's formative years which laid a foundation for his callousness and depraved appetites.

Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2.

BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm.

—. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm.

—. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844.

Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html.

Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1.

Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2.

—. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2.

—. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1.

Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7.

Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16.

Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4.

Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1.

Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18.

Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2.

Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2.

—. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4.

—. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31.

Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3.

—. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1.

Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5.

—. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1.

—. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1.

Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/.

Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29.

Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1.

Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22.

West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press.

Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1.

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]]> Fred & Rose West (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:51 In this four part series, we dive into the horrific crimes of Fred & Rose West. We begin by exploring Fred's formative years which laid a foundation for his callousness and depraved appetites. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2. BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm. —. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm. —. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844. Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html. Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1. Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2. —. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2. —. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7. Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16. Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4. Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1. Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18. Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2. Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2. —. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4. —. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31. Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3. —. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1. Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5. —. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1. —. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1. Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/. Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29. Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1. Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media. United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22. West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press. Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1. In this four part series, we dive into the horrific crimes of Fred & Rose West. We begin by exploring Fred's formative years which laid a foundation for his callousness and depraved appetites. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Amis, Martin. 2000. When darkness met light. May 11. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/11/features11.g2. BBC News. 1998. Fred West 'admitted killing waitress'. March 25. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/69928.stm. —. 2001. How many more did Fred West kill? September 27. Accessed March 19, 2024. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1567038.stm. —. 2021. The 12 victims of Fred and Rosemary West. May 27. Accessed March 18, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844. Bennett, Will. 1995. Step-daughter Charmaine was first to die. November 22. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/stepdaughter-charmaine-was-first-to-die-1583071.html. Birmingham Evening Mail. 1974. "Missing girls theory." Birmingham Evening Mail, January 7: 1. Birmingham Post. 1968. "Missing waitress mystery deepens." Birmingham Post, January 23: 2. —. 1974. "Student missing for six days may return ton university-police." Birmingham Post, January 2: 2. —. 1968. "Yard detectives join search for Gloucester girl." Birmingham Post, January 9: 1. Campbell, Duncan. 1995. "How a string of girls came to die in depraved and appalling circumstances." The Guardian, October 7. Duce, Richard. 1995. "West's suicide avenged killings, QC tells jurors." The Times, November 16. Duce, Richard, and Bill Frost. 1995. "Court told of depravity at 25 Cromwell Street." The Times, October 7: 4. Evening Post. 1968. "Helicopter joins hunt for Mary." Evening Post, January 8: 1. Evening Standard. 1974. "Have you spotted this girl?" Evening Standard, July 4: 18. Frost, Bill. 1995. "Cromwell Street murders case man is dead." The Times, Janaury 2. Frost, Bill, and Richard Duce. 1995. "I'm being made a scapegoat, says West." The Times, November 2. —. 1995. "No place for sentiment, West jurors are told." The Times, October 4. —. 1995. "West: I fell under Fred's spell." The Times, October 31. Gloucester Echo. 1994. "Did builder know Mary?" Gloucester Echo, March 8: 3. —. 1994. "Graden bodies: Who were they?" Gloucester Echo, March 2: 1. Gloucestershire Echo. 1995. "From angelic child to coldest of killers." Gloucestershire Echo 5. —. 1995. "Fred West found dead." Gloucestershire Echo, January 2: 1. —. 1995. "I'll see you in court, Rose." Gloucestershire Echo, January 4: 1. Knight, Adam. 2014. Fred West's brother denies incest claims. November 7. Accessed March 17, 2024. https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11587578.fred-wests-brother-denies-incest-claims/. Lee, Adrian, Tim Jones, and Damian Whitworth. 1996. "Fred West's brother hangs himself." The Times, November 29. Ovington, Paul. 1974. "Hunt steps up as fear grows for Lucy, 21." Western Daily Press and Times, January 4: 1. Sounes, Howard. 1995. Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors. New York, NY: Open Road Media. United Press International. 1995. "British jury convicts West of 10 murders." UPI Archive, November 22. West, Mae, and Neil McKay. 2018. Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West. London, UK: Seven Dials Press. Williams, Martin. 1994. "'Our sister is still alive'." Gloucester Echo, February 26: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 564 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/W-qerSgZF64nb6ZbbXZAli-rkz3mTAhFYzFr-ESI7aY A Deeper Look at the Crimes of Joran van der Sloot With Christopher Cassel We are joined by Christopher Cassel, Director of 'Pathological: The Lies of Joran Van Der Sloot', We discuss his documentary which dives deep into the crimes of the Van Der Sloot, and the countless people his actions have negatively impacted.


Want to see the documentary? Stream it now on Peacock!

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]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/a-deeper-look-at-the-crimes-of-joran-van-der-sloot-with-christopher-cassel-7TDAO_Ke We are joined by Christopher Cassel, Director of 'Pathological: The Lies of Joran Van Der Sloot', We discuss his documentary which dives deep into the crimes of the Van Der Sloot, and the countless people his actions have negatively impacted.


Want to see the documentary? Stream it now on Peacock!

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]]> A Deeper Look at the Crimes of Joran van der Sloot With Christopher Cassel Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:51:05 We are joined by Christopher Cassel, Director of 'Pathological: The Lies of Joran Van Der Sloot', We discuss his documentary which dives deep into the crimes of the Van Der Sloot, and the countless people his actions have negatively impacted. Want to see the documentary? Stream it now on Peacock! We are joined by Christopher Cassel, Director of 'Pathological: The Lies of Joran Van Der Sloot', We discuss his documentary which dives deep into the crimes of the Van Der Sloot, and the countless people his actions have negatively impacted. Want to see the documentary? Stream it now on Peacock! true crime, exhibit c true full 563 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rvXTj7ZTp7Xvqr9NaMwrRf4oxSggji4iqjZHqLN_-0g The Murder of Natalee Holloway On the afternoon of May 30, 2005, the senior students from Mountain Brook High School gathered at the airport in Aruba to make their return flight to Alabama after their celebratory trip, when chaperones noticed that one of the students was missing. Eighteen-year-old Natalee Holloway was last seen around 1:30 am that morning, leaving a bar with a student from the local International School of Aruba, but no one had seen or heard from her since and when they checked the hotel, Natalee’s luggage and other belongings were still in her room.


It would take nearly twenty years before her killer was held responsible and the truth about her disappearance was brought to light.


Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!


References

ABC News. 2006. Exclusive: van der Sloot talks about night out. February 22. Accessed March 26, 2024. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=1648218.

Associated Press. 2005. "Three young suspects can be held in case of missing girl, judge rules." New York Times, June 12.

—. 2005. "Two suspects to be held in girl's case." New York Times, June 9.

—. 2012. "Natalee Holloway declared dead by judge six years after disappearance." The Guardian, January 12.

Burrough, Bryan. 2006. "Missing White Female." Vanity Fair, November 20.

Chandler, Kim. 2023. "Attorney describes Joran van der Sloot's confession." Montgomery Advertiser, November 11: 1.

CNN News. 2010. Interpol: Van der Sloot tried to extort Holloway's mother. June 9. Accessed March 27, 2024. http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/06/08/us.van.der.sloot.alabama/.

CNN Wire. 2012. Van der Sloot sentenced to 28 years for Peru murder . January 13. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2012/01/13/world/americas/peru-van-der-sloot-sentence.

Holloway, Beth. 2007. "My daughter disappeared." Good Housekeeping, November 1: 185.

Holloway, Dave, R. Stephanie Good, and Larry Garrison. 2023. Aruba: The Tragic Untold Story of Natalee Holloway and Corruption in Paradise. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishing.

Lybrand, Holmes, Jean Casarez, and Evan Perez. 2023. FBI details how van der Sloot’s confession in Natalee Holloway’s death came together. October 24. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/24/us/joran-van-der-sloot-holloway-plea-deal/index.html.

Lyman, Rick. 2005. "Missing woman's case spurs discussion of news coverage." New York Times, August 7.

NBC News. 2005. Aruban police again search landfill for Holloway. July 28. Accessed March 26, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna8745217.

—. 2010. Van der Sloot admits Holloway family extortion plot: 'Why not?'. September 6. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna39023617.

Nelson, Andrew. 2005. "Missing teen's friends, family continue hope." Birmingham Post-Herald, June 6: 24.

News, ABC. 2006. "Dutch teen tells Primetime about night with Natalee Holloway." ABC News, February 23.

Norton, Michael. 2005. "FBI answers mother's plea to aid search." Montgomery Advertiser, June 4: 1.

Robinson, Carol. 2023. Listen to Joran van der Sloot describe Natalee Holloway’s final moments in chilling confession. October 18. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/listen-to-joran-van-der-sloot-describe-natalee-holloways-final-moments-in-chilling-confession.html.

Robinson, Carol, and Ivana Hrynkiw. 2023. Joran van der Sloot confesses to killing Natalee Holloway: ‘You terminated her dreams,’ mother says. October 18. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/joran-van-der-sloot-expected-to-plead-guilty-in-natalee-holloway-extortion-case-today-latest-updates.html.

Robinson, Gene. 2005. "Missing white women and the media." Washington Post, June 14.

The Independent. 2010. "Sex, lies and a murder suspect with a story to sell." The Independent, June 23.

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]]> Thu, 9 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-natalee-holloway-_Xft78pg On the afternoon of May 30, 2005, the senior students from Mountain Brook High School gathered at the airport in Aruba to make their return flight to Alabama after their celebratory trip, when chaperones noticed that one of the students was missing. Eighteen-year-old Natalee Holloway was last seen around 1:30 am that morning, leaving a bar with a student from the local International School of Aruba, but no one had seen or heard from her since and when they checked the hotel, Natalee’s luggage and other belongings were still in her room.


It would take nearly twenty years before her killer was held responsible and the truth about her disappearance was brought to light.


Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!


References

ABC News. 2006. Exclusive: van der Sloot talks about night out. February 22. Accessed March 26, 2024. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=1648218.

Associated Press. 2005. "Three young suspects can be held in case of missing girl, judge rules." New York Times, June 12.

—. 2005. "Two suspects to be held in girl's case." New York Times, June 9.

—. 2012. "Natalee Holloway declared dead by judge six years after disappearance." The Guardian, January 12.

Burrough, Bryan. 2006. "Missing White Female." Vanity Fair, November 20.

Chandler, Kim. 2023. "Attorney describes Joran van der Sloot's confession." Montgomery Advertiser, November 11: 1.

CNN News. 2010. Interpol: Van der Sloot tried to extort Holloway's mother. June 9. Accessed March 27, 2024. http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/06/08/us.van.der.sloot.alabama/.

CNN Wire. 2012. Van der Sloot sentenced to 28 years for Peru murder . January 13. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2012/01/13/world/americas/peru-van-der-sloot-sentence.

Holloway, Beth. 2007. "My daughter disappeared." Good Housekeeping, November 1: 185.

Holloway, Dave, R. Stephanie Good, and Larry Garrison. 2023. Aruba: The Tragic Untold Story of Natalee Holloway and Corruption in Paradise. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishing.

Lybrand, Holmes, Jean Casarez, and Evan Perez. 2023. FBI details how van der Sloot’s confession in Natalee Holloway’s death came together. October 24. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/24/us/joran-van-der-sloot-holloway-plea-deal/index.html.

Lyman, Rick. 2005. "Missing woman's case spurs discussion of news coverage." New York Times, August 7.

NBC News. 2005. Aruban police again search landfill for Holloway. July 28. Accessed March 26, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna8745217.

—. 2010. Van der Sloot admits Holloway family extortion plot: 'Why not?'. September 6. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna39023617.

Nelson, Andrew. 2005. "Missing teen's friends, family continue hope." Birmingham Post-Herald, June 6: 24.

News, ABC. 2006. "Dutch teen tells Primetime about night with Natalee Holloway." ABC News, February 23.

Norton, Michael. 2005. "FBI answers mother's plea to aid search." Montgomery Advertiser, June 4: 1.

Robinson, Carol. 2023. Listen to Joran van der Sloot describe Natalee Holloway’s final moments in chilling confession. October 18. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/listen-to-joran-van-der-sloot-describe-natalee-holloways-final-moments-in-chilling-confession.html.

Robinson, Carol, and Ivana Hrynkiw. 2023. Joran van der Sloot confesses to killing Natalee Holloway: ‘You terminated her dreams,’ mother says. October 18. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/joran-van-der-sloot-expected-to-plead-guilty-in-natalee-holloway-extortion-case-today-latest-updates.html.

Robinson, Gene. 2005. "Missing white women and the media." Washington Post, June 14.

The Independent. 2010. "Sex, lies and a murder suspect with a story to sell." The Independent, June 23.

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]]> The Murder of Natalee Holloway Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:30:07 On the afternoon of May 30, 2005, the senior students from Mountain Brook High School gathered at the airport in Aruba to make their return flight to Alabama after their celebratory trip, when chaperones noticed that one of the students was missing. Eighteen-year-old Natalee Holloway was last seen around 1:30 am that morning, leaving a bar with a student from the local International School of Aruba, but no one had seen or heard from her since and when they checked the hotel, Natalee’s luggage and other belongings were still in her room.  It would take nearly twenty years before her killer was held responsible and the truth about her disappearance was brought to light. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References ABC News. 2006. Exclusive: van der Sloot talks about night out. February 22. Accessed March 26, 2024. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=1648218. Associated Press. 2005. "Three young suspects can be held in case of missing girl, judge rules." New York Times, June 12. —. 2005. "Two suspects to be held in girl's case." New York Times, June 9. —. 2012. "Natalee Holloway declared dead by judge six years after disappearance." The Guardian, January 12. Burrough, Bryan. 2006. "Missing White Female." Vanity Fair, November 20. Chandler, Kim. 2023. "Attorney describes Joran van der Sloot's confession." Montgomery Advertiser, November 11: 1. CNN News. 2010. Interpol: Van der Sloot tried to extort Holloway's mother. June 9. Accessed March 27, 2024. http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/06/08/us.van.der.sloot.alabama/. CNN Wire. 2012. Van der Sloot sentenced to 28 years for Peru murder . January 13. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2012/01/13/world/americas/peru-van-der-sloot-sentence. Holloway, Beth. 2007. "My daughter disappeared." Good Housekeeping, November 1: 185. Holloway, Dave, R. Stephanie Good, and Larry Garrison. 2023. Aruba: The Tragic Untold Story of Natalee Holloway and Corruption in Paradise. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishing. Lybrand, Holmes, Jean Casarez, and Evan Perez. 2023. FBI details how van der Sloot’s confession in Natalee Holloway’s death came together. October 24. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/24/us/joran-van-der-sloot-holloway-plea-deal/index.html. Lyman, Rick. 2005. "Missing woman's case spurs discussion of news coverage." New York Times, August 7. NBC News. 2005. Aruban police again search landfill for Holloway. July 28. Accessed March 26, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna8745217. —. 2010. Van der Sloot admits Holloway family extortion plot: 'Why not?'. September 6. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna39023617. Nelson, Andrew. 2005. "Missing teen's friends, family continue hope." Birmingham Post-Herald, June 6: 24. News, ABC. 2006. "Dutch teen tells Primetime about night with Natalee Holloway." ABC News, February 23. Norton, Michael. 2005. "FBI answers mother's plea to aid search." Montgomery Advertiser, June 4: 1. Robinson, Carol. 2023. Listen to Joran van der Sloot describe Natalee Holloway’s final moments in chilling confession. October 18. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/listen-to-joran-van-der-sloot-describe-natalee-holloways-final-moments-in-chilling-confession.html. Robinson, Carol, and Ivana Hrynkiw. 2023. Joran van der Sloot confesses to killing Natalee Holloway: ‘You terminated her dreams,’ mother says. October 18. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/joran-van-der-sloot-expected-to-plead-guilty-in-natalee-holloway-extortion-case-today-latest-updates.html. Robinson, Gene. 2005. "Missing white women and the media." Washington Post, June 14. The Independent. 2010. "Sex, lies and a murder suspect with a story to sell." The Independent, June 23. On the afternoon of May 30, 2005, the senior students from Mountain Brook High School gathered at the airport in Aruba to make their return flight to Alabama after their celebratory trip, when chaperones noticed that one of the students was missing. Eighteen-year-old Natalee Holloway was last seen around 1:30 am that morning, leaving a bar with a student from the local International School of Aruba, but no one had seen or heard from her since and when they checked the hotel, Natalee’s luggage and other belongings were still in her room.  It would take nearly twenty years before her killer was held responsible and the truth about her disappearance was brought to light. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References ABC News. 2006. Exclusive: van der Sloot talks about night out. February 22. Accessed March 26, 2024. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=1648218. Associated Press. 2005. "Three young suspects can be held in case of missing girl, judge rules." New York Times, June 12. —. 2005. "Two suspects to be held in girl's case." New York Times, June 9. —. 2012. "Natalee Holloway declared dead by judge six years after disappearance." The Guardian, January 12. Burrough, Bryan. 2006. "Missing White Female." Vanity Fair, November 20. Chandler, Kim. 2023. "Attorney describes Joran van der Sloot's confession." Montgomery Advertiser, November 11: 1. CNN News. 2010. Interpol: Van der Sloot tried to extort Holloway's mother. June 9. Accessed March 27, 2024. http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/06/08/us.van.der.sloot.alabama/. CNN Wire. 2012. Van der Sloot sentenced to 28 years for Peru murder . January 13. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2012/01/13/world/americas/peru-van-der-sloot-sentence. Holloway, Beth. 2007. "My daughter disappeared." Good Housekeeping, November 1: 185. Holloway, Dave, R. Stephanie Good, and Larry Garrison. 2023. Aruba: The Tragic Untold Story of Natalee Holloway and Corruption in Paradise. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishing. Lybrand, Holmes, Jean Casarez, and Evan Perez. 2023. FBI details how van der Sloot’s confession in Natalee Holloway’s death came together. October 24. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/24/us/joran-van-der-sloot-holloway-plea-deal/index.html. Lyman, Rick. 2005. "Missing woman's case spurs discussion of news coverage." New York Times, August 7. NBC News. 2005. Aruban police again search landfill for Holloway. July 28. Accessed March 26, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna8745217. —. 2010. Van der Sloot admits Holloway family extortion plot: 'Why not?'. September 6. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna39023617. Nelson, Andrew. 2005. "Missing teen's friends, family continue hope." Birmingham Post-Herald, June 6: 24. News, ABC. 2006. "Dutch teen tells Primetime about night with Natalee Holloway." ABC News, February 23. Norton, Michael. 2005. "FBI answers mother's plea to aid search." Montgomery Advertiser, June 4: 1. Robinson, Carol. 2023. Listen to Joran van der Sloot describe Natalee Holloway’s final moments in chilling confession. October 18. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/listen-to-joran-van-der-sloot-describe-natalee-holloways-final-moments-in-chilling-confession.html. Robinson, Carol, and Ivana Hrynkiw. 2023. Joran van der Sloot confesses to killing Natalee Holloway: ‘You terminated her dreams,’ mother says. October 18. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/joran-van-der-sloot-expected-to-plead-guilty-in-natalee-holloway-extortion-case-today-latest-updates.html. Robinson, Gene. 2005. "Missing white women and the media." Washington Post, June 14. The Independent. 2010. "Sex, lies and a murder suspect with a story to sell." The Independent, June 23. true crime, exhibit c true full 562 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IVLEUXCij_MKHhE8sgp51Gs_0y2wdX2bEGAr00n1m2U “Jolly Jane” Toppan: Angel of Mercy (Part 2) Considered among the first (and certainly the most prolific) American female serial killers and so-called angels of mercy, Jane Toppan’s killing spree went unnoticed for more than fifteen years, as she transitioned from one hospital to another, leaving an unprecedented trail of carnage in her wake. Jane was finally arrested in 1901, after killing the entire family of a man for whom she’d been hired to provide care. The arrest and trial were a sensation, as murder and cruelty were a direct contradiction of the norms and standards long relied upon to define American womanhood.


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References

Boston Globe. 1902. "Agree that she's insane." Boston Globe, April 6: 1.

—. 1901. "Alden P. Davis' death due to another cause." Boston Globe, November 21: 1.

—. 1901. "Hint to watch Miss Toppan." Boston Globe, October 31: 5.

—. 1901. "Inquiry is under way." Boston Globe, August 31: 1.

—. 1902. "Is Miss Toppan sane." Boston Globe, March 26: 1.

—. 1904. "Jane Toppan an imbecile." Boston Globe, July 10: 6.

—. 1902. "Jane Toppan insane, found not guilty." Boston Globe, June 24: 1.

—. 1938. "Jane Toppan, poisoner of 31, dies in hospital at age pf 81." Boston Globe, August 18: 1.

—. 1901. "Marriage and money." Boston Globe, November 1: 1.

—. 1901. "Murder by poison." Boston Globe, October 31: 1.

—. 1901. "No cause for suspicion." Boston Globe, November 4: 2.

Lowell Historical Society. 2022. Lowell’s ties to “Jolly” Jane, Massachusetts’ Female Serial Killer. October 29. Accessed March 28, 2024. https://www.lowellhistoricalsociety.org/lowells-ties-to-jolly-jane-massachusetts-female-serial-killer/.

New York Times. 1904. "Jane Toppan, an extraordinary case of moral insanity." New York Times, October 23: A2.

—. 1938. "Miss Jane Toppan, 84, Mass poisoner, dies." New York Times, August 18: 15.

Schechter, Harold. 2012. Fatal: The Poisonous Life of a Female Serial Killer. New York, NY: Pocket Books.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 6 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jolly-jane-toppan-angel-of-mercy-part-2-HyUTjp4v Considered among the first (and certainly the most prolific) American female serial killers and so-called angels of mercy, Jane Toppan’s killing spree went unnoticed for more than fifteen years, as she transitioned from one hospital to another, leaving an unprecedented trail of carnage in her wake. Jane was finally arrested in 1901, after killing the entire family of a man for whom she’d been hired to provide care. The arrest and trial were a sensation, as murder and cruelty were a direct contradiction of the norms and standards long relied upon to define American womanhood.


Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Boston Globe. 1902. "Agree that she's insane." Boston Globe, April 6: 1.

—. 1901. "Alden P. Davis' death due to another cause." Boston Globe, November 21: 1.

—. 1901. "Hint to watch Miss Toppan." Boston Globe, October 31: 5.

—. 1901. "Inquiry is under way." Boston Globe, August 31: 1.

—. 1902. "Is Miss Toppan sane." Boston Globe, March 26: 1.

—. 1904. "Jane Toppan an imbecile." Boston Globe, July 10: 6.

—. 1902. "Jane Toppan insane, found not guilty." Boston Globe, June 24: 1.

—. 1938. "Jane Toppan, poisoner of 31, dies in hospital at age pf 81." Boston Globe, August 18: 1.

—. 1901. "Marriage and money." Boston Globe, November 1: 1.

—. 1901. "Murder by poison." Boston Globe, October 31: 1.

—. 1901. "No cause for suspicion." Boston Globe, November 4: 2.

Lowell Historical Society. 2022. Lowell’s ties to “Jolly” Jane, Massachusetts’ Female Serial Killer. October 29. Accessed March 28, 2024. https://www.lowellhistoricalsociety.org/lowells-ties-to-jolly-jane-massachusetts-female-serial-killer/.

New York Times. 1904. "Jane Toppan, an extraordinary case of moral insanity." New York Times, October 23: A2.

—. 1938. "Miss Jane Toppan, 84, Mass poisoner, dies." New York Times, August 18: 15.

Schechter, Harold. 2012. Fatal: The Poisonous Life of a Female Serial Killer. New York, NY: Pocket Books.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> “Jolly Jane” Toppan: Angel of Mercy (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:07 Considered among the first (and certainly the most prolific) American female serial killers and so-called angels of mercy, Jane Toppan’s killing spree went unnoticed for more than fifteen years, as she transitioned from one hospital to another, leaving an unprecedented trail of carnage in her wake. Jane was finally arrested in 1901, after killing the entire family of a man for whom she’d been hired to provide care. The arrest and trial were a sensation, as murder and cruelty were a direct contradiction of the norms and standards long relied upon to define American womanhood.  Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research! References Boston Globe. 1902. "Agree that she's insane." Boston Globe, April 6: 1. —. 1901. "Alden P. Davis' death due to another cause." Boston Globe, November 21: 1. —. 1901. "Hint to watch Miss Toppan." Boston Globe, October 31: 5. —. 1901. "Inquiry is under way." Boston Globe, August 31: 1. —. 1902. "Is Miss Toppan sane." Boston Globe, March 26: 1. —. 1904. "Jane Toppan an imbecile." Boston Globe, July 10: 6. —. 1902. "Jane Toppan insane, found not guilty." Boston Globe, June 24: 1. —. 1938. "Jane Toppan, poisoner of 31, dies in hospital at age pf 81." Boston Globe, August 18: 1. —. 1901. "Marriage and money." Boston Globe, November 1: 1. —. 1901. "Murder by poison." Boston Globe, October 31: 1. —. 1901. "No cause for suspicion." Boston Globe, November 4: 2. Lowell Historical Society. 2022. Lowell’s ties to “Jolly” Jane, Massachusetts’ Female Serial Killer. October 29. Accessed March 28, 2024. https://www.lowellhistoricalsociety.org/lowells-ties-to-jolly-jane-massachusetts-female-serial-killer/. New York Times. 1904. "Jane Toppan, an extraordinary case of moral insanity." New York Times, October 23: A2. —. 1938. "Miss Jane Toppan, 84, Mass poisoner, dies." New York Times, August 18: 15. Schechter, Harold. 2012. Fatal: The Poisonous Life of a Female Serial Killer. New York, NY: Pocket Books. Considered among the first (and certainly the most prolific) American female serial killers and so-called angels of mercy, Jane Toppan’s killing spree went unnoticed for more than fifteen years, as she transitioned from one hospital to another, leaving an unprecedented trail of carnage in her wake. Jane was finally arrested in 1901, after killing the entire family of a man for whom she’d been hired to provide care. The arrest and trial were a sensation, as murder and cruelty were a direct contradiction of the norms and standards long relied upon to define American womanhood.  Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research! References Boston Globe. 1902. "Agree that she's insane." Boston Globe, April 6: 1. —. 1901. "Alden P. Davis' death due to another cause." Boston Globe, November 21: 1. —. 1901. "Hint to watch Miss Toppan." Boston Globe, October 31: 5. —. 1901. "Inquiry is under way." Boston Globe, August 31: 1. —. 1902. "Is Miss Toppan sane." Boston Globe, March 26: 1. —. 1904. "Jane Toppan an imbecile." Boston Globe, July 10: 6. —. 1902. "Jane Toppan insane, found not guilty." Boston Globe, June 24: 1. —. 1938. "Jane Toppan, poisoner of 31, dies in hospital at age pf 81." Boston Globe, August 18: 1. —. 1901. "Marriage and money." Boston Globe, November 1: 1. —. 1901. "Murder by poison." Boston Globe, October 31: 1. —. 1901. "No cause for suspicion." Boston Globe, November 4: 2. Lowell Historical Society. 2022. Lowell’s ties to “Jolly” Jane, Massachusetts’ Female Serial Killer. October 29. Accessed March 28, 2024. https://www.lowellhistoricalsociety.org/lowells-ties-to-jolly-jane-massachusetts-female-serial-killer/. New York Times. 1904. "Jane Toppan, an extraordinary case of moral insanity." New York Times, October 23: A2. —. 1938. "Miss Jane Toppan, 84, Mass poisoner, dies." New York Times, August 18: 15. Schechter, Harold. 2012. Fatal: The Poisonous Life of a Female Serial Killer. New York, NY: Pocket Books. true crime, exhibit c true full 561 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wBZWiJhfwP9BzMhP56qXR_eCNj-8Mb4IbHpa8bPWu5s “Jolly Jane” Toppan: Angel of Mercy (Part 1) When Jane Toppan began training to be a nurse at Cambridge Hospital in 1885, she was bright, eager, and well-liked by her peers and seemed to form easy bonds with the oldest and most vulnerable patients. What no one knew at the time was, once Jane managed to get time alone with her patients, she began conducting medical experiments by injecting them with various drugs and even going so far as to get into bed with them to hold them close to her as they died from the overdoses she’d administered.


Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Boston Globe. 1902. "Agree that she's insane." Boston Globe, April 6: 1.

—. 1901. "Alden P. Davis' death due to another cause." Boston Globe, November 21: 1.

—. 1901. "Hint to watch Miss Toppan." Boston Globe, October 31: 5.

—. 1901. "Inquiry is under way." Boston Globe, August 31: 1.

—. 1902. "Is Miss Toppan sane." Boston Globe, March 26: 1.

—. 1904. "Jane Toppan an imbecile." Boston Globe, July 10: 6.

—. 1902. "Jane Toppan insane, found not guilty." Boston Globe, June 24: 1.

—. 1938. "Jane Toppan, poisoner of 31, dies in hospital at age pf 81." Boston Globe, August 18: 1.

—. 1901. "Marriage and money." Boston Globe, November 1: 1.

—. 1901. "Murder by poison." Boston Globe, October 31: 1.

—. 1901. "No cause for suspicion." Boston Globe, November 4: 2.

Lowell Historical Society. 2022. Lowell’s ties to “Jolly” Jane, Massachusetts’ Female Serial Killer. October 29. Accessed March 28, 2024. https://www.lowellhistoricalsociety.org/lowells-ties-to-jolly-jane-massachusetts-female-serial-killer/.

New York Times. 1904. "Jane Toppan, an extraordinary case of moral insanity." New York Times, October 23: A2.

—. 1938. "Miss Jane Toppan, 84, Mass poisoner, dies." New York Times, August 18: 15.

Schechter, Harold. 2012. Fatal: The Poisonous Life of a Female Serial Killer. New York, NY: Pocket Books.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 2 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jolly-jane-toppan-angel-of-mercy-part-1-ug7KYzdo When Jane Toppan began training to be a nurse at Cambridge Hospital in 1885, she was bright, eager, and well-liked by her peers and seemed to form easy bonds with the oldest and most vulnerable patients. What no one knew at the time was, once Jane managed to get time alone with her patients, she began conducting medical experiments by injecting them with various drugs and even going so far as to get into bed with them to hold them close to her as they died from the overdoses she’d administered.


Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Boston Globe. 1902. "Agree that she's insane." Boston Globe, April 6: 1.

—. 1901. "Alden P. Davis' death due to another cause." Boston Globe, November 21: 1.

—. 1901. "Hint to watch Miss Toppan." Boston Globe, October 31: 5.

—. 1901. "Inquiry is under way." Boston Globe, August 31: 1.

—. 1902. "Is Miss Toppan sane." Boston Globe, March 26: 1.

—. 1904. "Jane Toppan an imbecile." Boston Globe, July 10: 6.

—. 1902. "Jane Toppan insane, found not guilty." Boston Globe, June 24: 1.

—. 1938. "Jane Toppan, poisoner of 31, dies in hospital at age pf 81." Boston Globe, August 18: 1.

—. 1901. "Marriage and money." Boston Globe, November 1: 1.

—. 1901. "Murder by poison." Boston Globe, October 31: 1.

—. 1901. "No cause for suspicion." Boston Globe, November 4: 2.

Lowell Historical Society. 2022. Lowell’s ties to “Jolly” Jane, Massachusetts’ Female Serial Killer. October 29. Accessed March 28, 2024. https://www.lowellhistoricalsociety.org/lowells-ties-to-jolly-jane-massachusetts-female-serial-killer/.

New York Times. 1904. "Jane Toppan, an extraordinary case of moral insanity." New York Times, October 23: A2.

—. 1938. "Miss Jane Toppan, 84, Mass poisoner, dies." New York Times, August 18: 15.

Schechter, Harold. 2012. Fatal: The Poisonous Life of a Female Serial Killer. New York, NY: Pocket Books.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> “Jolly Jane” Toppan: Angel of Mercy (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:32:02 When Jane Toppan began training to be a nurse at Cambridge Hospital in 1885, she was bright, eager, and well-liked by her peers and seemed to form easy bonds with the oldest and most vulnerable patients. What no one knew at the time was, once Jane managed to get time alone with her patients, she began conducting medical experiments by injecting them with various drugs and even going so far as to get into bed with them to hold them close to her as they died from the overdoses she’d administered. Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research! References Boston Globe. 1902. "Agree that she's insane." Boston Globe, April 6: 1. —. 1901. "Alden P. Davis' death due to another cause." Boston Globe, November 21: 1. —. 1901. "Hint to watch Miss Toppan." Boston Globe, October 31: 5. —. 1901. "Inquiry is under way." Boston Globe, August 31: 1. —. 1902. "Is Miss Toppan sane." Boston Globe, March 26: 1. —. 1904. "Jane Toppan an imbecile." Boston Globe, July 10: 6. —. 1902. "Jane Toppan insane, found not guilty." Boston Globe, June 24: 1. —. 1938. "Jane Toppan, poisoner of 31, dies in hospital at age pf 81." Boston Globe, August 18: 1. —. 1901. "Marriage and money." Boston Globe, November 1: 1. —. 1901. "Murder by poison." Boston Globe, October 31: 1. —. 1901. "No cause for suspicion." Boston Globe, November 4: 2. Lowell Historical Society. 2022. Lowell’s ties to “Jolly” Jane, Massachusetts’ Female Serial Killer. October 29. Accessed March 28, 2024. https://www.lowellhistoricalsociety.org/lowells-ties-to-jolly-jane-massachusetts-female-serial-killer/. New York Times. 1904. "Jane Toppan, an extraordinary case of moral insanity." New York Times, October 23: A2. —. 1938. "Miss Jane Toppan, 84, Mass poisoner, dies." New York Times, August 18: 15. Schechter, Harold. 2012. Fatal: The Poisonous Life of a Female Serial Killer. New York, NY: Pocket Books. When Jane Toppan began training to be a nurse at Cambridge Hospital in 1885, she was bright, eager, and well-liked by her peers and seemed to form easy bonds with the oldest and most vulnerable patients. What no one knew at the time was, once Jane managed to get time alone with her patients, she began conducting medical experiments by injecting them with various drugs and even going so far as to get into bed with them to hold them close to her as they died from the overdoses she’d administered. Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research! References Boston Globe. 1902. "Agree that she's insane." Boston Globe, April 6: 1. —. 1901. "Alden P. Davis' death due to another cause." Boston Globe, November 21: 1. —. 1901. "Hint to watch Miss Toppan." Boston Globe, October 31: 5. —. 1901. "Inquiry is under way." Boston Globe, August 31: 1. —. 1902. "Is Miss Toppan sane." Boston Globe, March 26: 1. —. 1904. "Jane Toppan an imbecile." Boston Globe, July 10: 6. —. 1902. "Jane Toppan insane, found not guilty." Boston Globe, June 24: 1. —. 1938. "Jane Toppan, poisoner of 31, dies in hospital at age pf 81." Boston Globe, August 18: 1. —. 1901. "Marriage and money." Boston Globe, November 1: 1. —. 1901. "Murder by poison." Boston Globe, October 31: 1. —. 1901. "No cause for suspicion." Boston Globe, November 4: 2. Lowell Historical Society. 2022. Lowell’s ties to “Jolly” Jane, Massachusetts’ Female Serial Killer. October 29. Accessed March 28, 2024. https://www.lowellhistoricalsociety.org/lowells-ties-to-jolly-jane-massachusetts-female-serial-killer/. New York Times. 1904. "Jane Toppan, an extraordinary case of moral insanity." New York Times, October 23: A2. —. 1938. "Miss Jane Toppan, 84, Mass poisoner, dies." New York Times, August 18: 15. Schechter, Harold. 2012. Fatal: The Poisonous Life of a Female Serial Killer. New York, NY: Pocket Books. true crime, exhibit c true full 560 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/yiA6gEF3QdnoVYa3MO9ihbXG4npiY33I3UZnkDQnChI The Murder of Timothy Coggins On the evening of October 9, 1983, twenty-three-year-old Timothy Coggins met up with some friends for a night out at the People’s Choice club, a popular night club in Griffin, Georgia, a rural area about forty-five minutes outside of Atlanta. When Tim didn’t return home the next day, his family assumed he’d stayed at a friend’s house, as he often did on nights he stayed out late. Those assumptions were shattered one day later, when investigators showed up at the Coggins’ front door carrying a photograph of what would be identified as Tim’s dead, mutilated body.

At first, local investigators assured the Coggins family they would find whoever was responsible for Tim’s brutal murder; however, within just a couple weeks, it was clear they didn’t have any leads or evidence, nor did they seem all that interested in investigating Tim’s death. Eventually, the months passed into years and the case went completely cold and Tim’s family lost any hope of his killers being brought to justice. Then, more than three decades after his death, investigators contacted the Coggins family and told them they’d found the men responsible for Tim’s death.

Timothy Coggins’ story is yet another reminder of how in many parts of the United States, the hideous beliefs of a bygone era are still alive and well, devastating families and perverting the justice system.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe and 99 Cent Rental Podcasts for Research!

References

Boone, Christian. 2018. "Well proves crucial in cold murder case." Atlanta Journal Constitution, July 1.

—. 2017. "2 boasted of dragging black man behind pickup truck." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 1.

—. 2018. "Race center stage at trial's opening." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 21.

Franklin Gebhard v. The State of Georgia. 2019. S19A1582 (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 23).

Gomez, Melissa, and Matt Stevens. 2018. "Conviction after 34 years in murder of Black man." New York Times, June 27.

Helm, Nelson. 2017. "5 arrested in connection with '83 murder in Spaulding County." Atlanta Constitution, October 14: B1.

—. 2017. "Dragging death case was racial." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 2.

2022. Cold Case Files. Directed by Ricky Lewis. Performed by Ricky Lewis.

Lowery, Wesley. 2020. "A Brutal Lynching. An Indifferent Police Force. A 34-Year Wait for Justice." GQ Magazine, July 17.

McLaughlin, Eliott C. 2017. "Killers meant to 'send a message,' sheriff says of 1983." CNN Wire, October 20.

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]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-timothy-coggins-l0zeTDos On the evening of October 9, 1983, twenty-three-year-old Timothy Coggins met up with some friends for a night out at the People’s Choice club, a popular night club in Griffin, Georgia, a rural area about forty-five minutes outside of Atlanta. When Tim didn’t return home the next day, his family assumed he’d stayed at a friend’s house, as he often did on nights he stayed out late. Those assumptions were shattered one day later, when investigators showed up at the Coggins’ front door carrying a photograph of what would be identified as Tim’s dead, mutilated body.

At first, local investigators assured the Coggins family they would find whoever was responsible for Tim’s brutal murder; however, within just a couple weeks, it was clear they didn’t have any leads or evidence, nor did they seem all that interested in investigating Tim’s death. Eventually, the months passed into years and the case went completely cold and Tim’s family lost any hope of his killers being brought to justice. Then, more than three decades after his death, investigators contacted the Coggins family and told them they’d found the men responsible for Tim’s death.

Timothy Coggins’ story is yet another reminder of how in many parts of the United States, the hideous beliefs of a bygone era are still alive and well, devastating families and perverting the justice system.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe and 99 Cent Rental Podcasts for Research!

References

Boone, Christian. 2018. "Well proves crucial in cold murder case." Atlanta Journal Constitution, July 1.

—. 2017. "2 boasted of dragging black man behind pickup truck." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 1.

—. 2018. "Race center stage at trial's opening." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 21.

Franklin Gebhard v. The State of Georgia. 2019. S19A1582 (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 23).

Gomez, Melissa, and Matt Stevens. 2018. "Conviction after 34 years in murder of Black man." New York Times, June 27.

Helm, Nelson. 2017. "5 arrested in connection with '83 murder in Spaulding County." Atlanta Constitution, October 14: B1.

—. 2017. "Dragging death case was racial." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 2.

2022. Cold Case Files. Directed by Ricky Lewis. Performed by Ricky Lewis.

Lowery, Wesley. 2020. "A Brutal Lynching. An Indifferent Police Force. A 34-Year Wait for Justice." GQ Magazine, July 17.

McLaughlin, Eliott C. 2017. "Killers meant to 'send a message,' sheriff says of 1983." CNN Wire, October 20.

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]]> The Murder of Timothy Coggins Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:39:08 On the evening of October 9, 1983, twenty-three-year-old Timothy Coggins met up with some friends for a night out at the People’s Choice club, a popular night club in Griffin, Georgia, a rural area about forty-five minutes outside of Atlanta. When Tim didn’t return home the next day, his family assumed he’d stayed at a friend’s house, as he often did on nights he stayed out late. Those assumptions were shattered one day later, when investigators showed up at the Coggins’ front door carrying a photograph of what would be identified as Tim’s dead, mutilated body. At first, local investigators assured the Coggins family they would find whoever was responsible for Tim’s brutal murder; however, within just a couple weeks, it was clear they didn’t have any leads or evidence, nor did they seem all that interested in investigating Tim’s death. Eventually, the months passed into years and the case went completely cold and Tim’s family lost any hope of his killers being brought to justice. Then, more than three decades after his death, investigators contacted the Coggins family and told them they’d found the men responsible for Tim’s death. Timothy Coggins’ story is yet another reminder of how in many parts of the United States, the hideous beliefs of a bygone era are still alive and well, devastating families and perverting the justice system.  Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe and 99 Cent Rental Podcasts for Research! References Boone, Christian. 2018. "Well proves crucial in cold murder case." Atlanta Journal Constitution, July 1. —. 2017. "2 boasted of dragging black man behind pickup truck." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 1. —. 2018. "Race center stage at trial's opening." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 21. Franklin Gebhard v. The State of Georgia. 2019. S19A1582 (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 23). Gomez, Melissa, and Matt Stevens. 2018. "Conviction after 34 years in murder of Black man." New York Times, June 27. Helm, Nelson. 2017. "5 arrested in connection with '83 murder in Spaulding County." Atlanta Constitution, October 14: B1. —. 2017. "Dragging death case was racial." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 2. 2022. Cold Case Files. Directed by Ricky Lewis. Performed by Ricky Lewis. Lowery, Wesley. 2020. "A Brutal Lynching. An Indifferent Police Force. A 34-Year Wait for Justice." GQ Magazine, July 17. McLaughlin, Eliott C. 2017. "Killers meant to 'send a message,' sheriff says of 1983." CNN Wire, October 20. On the evening of October 9, 1983, twenty-three-year-old Timothy Coggins met up with some friends for a night out at the People’s Choice club, a popular night club in Griffin, Georgia, a rural area about forty-five minutes outside of Atlanta. When Tim didn’t return home the next day, his family assumed he’d stayed at a friend’s house, as he often did on nights he stayed out late. Those assumptions were shattered one day later, when investigators showed up at the Coggins’ front door carrying a photograph of what would be identified as Tim’s dead, mutilated body. At first, local investigators assured the Coggins family they would find whoever was responsible for Tim’s brutal murder; however, within just a couple weeks, it was clear they didn’t have any leads or evidence, nor did they seem all that interested in investigating Tim’s death. Eventually, the months passed into years and the case went completely cold and Tim’s family lost any hope of his killers being brought to justice. Then, more than three decades after his death, investigators contacted the Coggins family and told them they’d found the men responsible for Tim’s death. Timothy Coggins’ story is yet another reminder of how in many parts of the United States, the hideous beliefs of a bygone era are still alive and well, devastating families and perverting the justice system.  Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe and 99 Cent Rental Podcasts for Research! References Boone, Christian. 2018. "Well proves crucial in cold murder case." Atlanta Journal Constitution, July 1. —. 2017. "2 boasted of dragging black man behind pickup truck." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 1. —. 2018. "Race center stage at trial's opening." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 21. Franklin Gebhard v. The State of Georgia. 2019. S19A1582 (Supreme Court of Georgia, December 23). Gomez, Melissa, and Matt Stevens. 2018. "Conviction after 34 years in murder of Black man." New York Times, June 27. Helm, Nelson. 2017. "5 arrested in connection with '83 murder in Spaulding County." Atlanta Constitution, October 14: B1. —. 2017. "Dragging death case was racial." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 2. 2022. Cold Case Files. Directed by Ricky Lewis. Performed by Ricky Lewis. Lowery, Wesley. 2020. "A Brutal Lynching. An Indifferent Police Force. A 34-Year Wait for Justice." GQ Magazine, July 17. McLaughlin, Eliott C. 2017. "Killers meant to 'send a message,' sheriff says of 1983." CNN Wire, October 20. true crime, exhibit c true full 559 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Afu_OQ74o1DsBV-32w25s4KY7c25pQPgUGZbW480JSQ Listener Tales 85 Weirdos! It's Listener Tales, and they're brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALL ABOUT YOU. This week's episode is brought to you by... DREAMS! We hear about a ghostly soggy nighttime visitor, a story about getting sucked into a void by a dying relation, a dream town with the clocktower, a dream about the previous owner of a house who has passed on, and a weirdo who inadvertently astral projected!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-85-kf_mH22D Weirdos! It's Listener Tales, and they're brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALL ABOUT YOU. This week's episode is brought to you by... DREAMS! We hear about a ghostly soggy nighttime visitor, a story about getting sucked into a void by a dying relation, a dream town with the clocktower, a dream about the previous owner of a house who has passed on, and a weirdo who inadvertently astral projected!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 85 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:01 Weirdos! It's Listener Tales, and they're brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALL ABOUT YOU. This week's episode is brought to you by... DREAMS! We hear about a ghostly soggy nighttime visitor, a story about getting sucked into a void by a dying relation, a dream town with the clocktower, a dream about the previous owner of a house who has passed on, and a weirdo who inadvertently astral projected! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Weirdos! It's Listener Tales, and they're brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALL ABOUT YOU. This week's episode is brought to you by... DREAMS! We hear about a ghostly soggy nighttime visitor, a story about getting sucked into a void by a dying relation, a dream town with the clocktower, a dream about the previous owner of a house who has passed on, and a weirdo who inadvertently astral projected! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 558 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hwR5OO4IUGwMdoTM1vAhKz4zjbYjmPsxpdSjjwQYvVk The Glove Guy (With Jordan Bonaparte from The Night Time Podcast) Trigger warning: Please be aware that adult subject matter is discussed within this episode and is not recommended for young listeners.


Jordan Bonaparte from the Night Time Podcast joins us to talk about his deep dive into the lore of the nefarious 'Glove Guy'. Initially, he thought the man to be little more than an urban legend and published a post asking for people to tell about their experiences. Men of Halifax, Canada, flooded his inquiry with stories claiming to have EXTREMELY strange late night interactions with the man. The stories are odd, but what Jordan experienced after his podcast released was truly unexpected.


Resources:

Author unknown. 2016. Warning men of Halifax: The Glove Man. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.reddit.com/r/halifax/comments/6qqr7c/warning_men_of_halifax_the_glove_man/.

Bonaparte, Jordan. 2024. "The Halifax Glove Guy." Night Time Podcast. Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 11-14. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/gloveguy.


Jackson Weaver. 2019. How a podcast on Halifax's 'Glove Guy' led to an intellectual property dispute. July 12. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nighttime-podcast-name-disputed-1.5203527.


Lamoureux, Mack, and MJ Banias. 2019. This Late-Night Glove Salesman Masturbating Story Is Very Weird But Also True. August 30. Accessed April 08, 2024.


https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kxb9n/this-late-night-glove-salesman-masturbating-story-is-very-weird-but-also-true.


Love the Gloves. No date. Love the Gloves. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715035720/http://lovethegloves.com/.


—. 2013. LoveTheGloves Halifax, Nova Scotia. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/@lovethegloveshalifaxnovasc6534?app=desktop.

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]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-glove-guy-with-jordan-bonaparte-from-the-night-time-podcast-dcRLB4LI Trigger warning: Please be aware that adult subject matter is discussed within this episode and is not recommended for young listeners.


Jordan Bonaparte from the Night Time Podcast joins us to talk about his deep dive into the lore of the nefarious 'Glove Guy'. Initially, he thought the man to be little more than an urban legend and published a post asking for people to tell about their experiences. Men of Halifax, Canada, flooded his inquiry with stories claiming to have EXTREMELY strange late night interactions with the man. The stories are odd, but what Jordan experienced after his podcast released was truly unexpected.


Resources:

Author unknown. 2016. Warning men of Halifax: The Glove Man. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.reddit.com/r/halifax/comments/6qqr7c/warning_men_of_halifax_the_glove_man/.

Bonaparte, Jordan. 2024. "The Halifax Glove Guy." Night Time Podcast. Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 11-14. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/gloveguy.


Jackson Weaver. 2019. How a podcast on Halifax's 'Glove Guy' led to an intellectual property dispute. July 12. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nighttime-podcast-name-disputed-1.5203527.


Lamoureux, Mack, and MJ Banias. 2019. This Late-Night Glove Salesman Masturbating Story Is Very Weird But Also True. August 30. Accessed April 08, 2024.


https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kxb9n/this-late-night-glove-salesman-masturbating-story-is-very-weird-but-also-true.


Love the Gloves. No date. Love the Gloves. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715035720/http://lovethegloves.com/.


—. 2013. LoveTheGloves Halifax, Nova Scotia. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/@lovethegloveshalifaxnovasc6534?app=desktop.

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]]> The Glove Guy (With Jordan Bonaparte from The Night Time Podcast) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:34 Trigger warning: Please be aware that adult subject matter is discussed within this episode and is not recommended for young listeners. Jordan Bonaparte from the Night Time Podcast joins us to talk about his deep dive into the lore of the nefarious 'Glove Guy'. Initially, he thought the man to be little more than an urban legend and published a post asking for people to tell about their experiences. Men of Halifax, Canada, flooded his inquiry with stories claiming to have EXTREMELY strange late night interactions with the man. The stories are odd, but what Jordan experienced after his podcast released was truly unexpected. Resources: Author unknown. 2016. Warning men of Halifax: The Glove Man. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.reddit.com/r/halifax/comments/6qqr7c/warning_men_of_halifax_the_glove_man/. Bonaparte, Jordan. 2024. "The Halifax Glove Guy." Night Time Podcast. Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 11-14. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/gloveguy. Jackson Weaver. 2019. How a podcast on Halifax's 'Glove Guy' led to an intellectual property dispute. July 12. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nighttime-podcast-name-disputed-1.5203527. Lamoureux, Mack, and MJ Banias. 2019. This Late-Night Glove Salesman Masturbating Story Is Very Weird But Also True. August 30. Accessed April 08, 2024.  https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kxb9n/this-late-night-glove-salesman-masturbating-story-is-very-weird-but-also-true. Love the Gloves. No date. Love the Gloves. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715035720/http://lovethegloves.com/. —. 2013. LoveTheGloves Halifax, Nova Scotia. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/@lovethegloveshalifaxnovasc6534?app=desktop. Trigger warning: Please be aware that adult subject matter is discussed within this episode and is not recommended for young listeners. Jordan Bonaparte from the Night Time Podcast joins us to talk about his deep dive into the lore of the nefarious 'Glove Guy'. Initially, he thought the man to be little more than an urban legend and published a post asking for people to tell about their experiences. Men of Halifax, Canada, flooded his inquiry with stories claiming to have EXTREMELY strange late night interactions with the man. The stories are odd, but what Jordan experienced after his podcast released was truly unexpected. Resources: Author unknown. 2016. Warning men of Halifax: The Glove Man. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.reddit.com/r/halifax/comments/6qqr7c/warning_men_of_halifax_the_glove_man/. Bonaparte, Jordan. 2024. "The Halifax Glove Guy." Night Time Podcast. Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 11-14. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/gloveguy. Jackson Weaver. 2019. How a podcast on Halifax's 'Glove Guy' led to an intellectual property dispute. July 12. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nighttime-podcast-name-disputed-1.5203527. Lamoureux, Mack, and MJ Banias. 2019. This Late-Night Glove Salesman Masturbating Story Is Very Weird But Also True. August 30. Accessed April 08, 2024.  https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kxb9n/this-late-night-glove-salesman-masturbating-story-is-very-weird-but-also-true. Love the Gloves. No date. Love the Gloves. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715035720/http://lovethegloves.com/. —. 2013. LoveTheGloves Halifax, Nova Scotia. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/@lovethegloveshalifaxnovasc6534?app=desktop. true crime, exhibit c true full 557 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/eAm0libBcJPa6jU6qfcC23i0TzjAJs-ppSS0BIhdo2I The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders On the evening of February 4, 1972, middle school friends Maureen Sterling and Yvonne Weber left their homes with a plan to hitchhike to the Redwood Empire Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, California—it was the last time either girl would be seen alive. Nearly one year later, the bodies of Maureen and Yvonne were discovered at the foot of a steep embankment in a rural part of Santa Rosa, identifiable only by the jewelry Maureen had been wearing the night she left the house.


By the time the remains of Sterling and Weber were discovered, three other young women from the Santa Rosa area had gone missing or been found murdered, all of whom had been seen hitchhiking just prior to their disappearance. In time, law enforcement officials would link Sterling and Weber’s murders to the other three woman discovered in 1972, and three others that occurred in the year that followed, all believed to have been killed by the same man or men.


The Santa Rosa hitchhiker murders, as they’re informally known, are one California’s most perplexing cold cases in the state’s history. In addition to the eight women believed to be victims of the same killer, there are several others who disappeared under similar circumstances and could potentially be additional victims. Although there have been several theories as to who was responsible for the deaths, including Ted Bundy and the Zodiac Killer, there has never been any evidence to positively identify the killer.


Thank you to the brilliant David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research!


References

Cook, Stephen. 1975. "Death census--young women, hitchhikers, strangulation." San Francisco Examiner, April 25: 24.

Dowd, Katie. 2022. "Search continues for Bay Area serial killer who murdered at least 7 women and girls." San Francisco Chronicle, March 13.

Fagan, Kevin. 2011. "Ted Bundy a suspect in Sonoma County cold cases." San Francisco Chronicle, July 7.

Johnson, Julie, and Randi Rossmann. 2011. "40-year-old mystery." Press Democrat, July 29: 1.

LaFever, Matt. 2022. 49 years ago, a southern Humboldt woman was killed on her way home for Christmas. July 21. Accessed March 13, 2024. https://mendofever.com/2022/07/21/49-years-ago-a-southern-humboldt-woman-was-killed-on-her-way-home-for-christmas-by-the-santa-rosa-hitchhiker-murderer/.

Press Democrat. 1974. "FBI says nylon rope little help in slaying investigation ." Press Democrat, January 10: 3.

—. 1972. "Female hitchhikers and the pain of Kim's mother." Press Democrat, April 27: 1.

—. 1972. "Femnale hitchhikers and the pain of Kim's mother." Press Democrat, April 27: 1.

—. 1972. "Hitchhiking SRJC coed is missing." Press Democrat, April 27: 1.

—. 1972. "Lawmen say woman's killer could be injured." Press Democrat, March 9.

—. 1972. "Slain woman was tortured; no identity yet." Press Democrat, March 8.

Reid, James. 1973. "$2,000 offered in death of girls." Press Democrat, January 3: 1.

—. 1973. "Another slain girl found east of SR." Press Democrat, August 1: 1.

—. 1973. "Who is the slain girl found off county road?" Press Democrat, August 2: 1.

—. 1975. "Zodiac theory doubted." Press Democrat, April 24: 1.

Rossmann, Randi. 1989. "Police don't like to give up on slayings." Press Democrat, March 5: 1.

Saludes, Bony. 1973. "Bodies identified as two missing SR girls." Press Democrat, Janaury 1: 1.

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. 1972. Female Homicide Victims Report (Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders). Law enforcement, Santa Rosa, CA: Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

United Press International. 1973. "Officers seek link in deaths of 5 girls." Los Angeles Times, August 17: 3.

Volkerts, Art. 1972. "Secret witness--can you help solve a crime?" Press Democrat, December 27: 1.

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]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-santa-rosa-hitchhiker-murders-Q4ASlvLH On the evening of February 4, 1972, middle school friends Maureen Sterling and Yvonne Weber left their homes with a plan to hitchhike to the Redwood Empire Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, California—it was the last time either girl would be seen alive. Nearly one year later, the bodies of Maureen and Yvonne were discovered at the foot of a steep embankment in a rural part of Santa Rosa, identifiable only by the jewelry Maureen had been wearing the night she left the house.


By the time the remains of Sterling and Weber were discovered, three other young women from the Santa Rosa area had gone missing or been found murdered, all of whom had been seen hitchhiking just prior to their disappearance. In time, law enforcement officials would link Sterling and Weber’s murders to the other three woman discovered in 1972, and three others that occurred in the year that followed, all believed to have been killed by the same man or men.


The Santa Rosa hitchhiker murders, as they’re informally known, are one California’s most perplexing cold cases in the state’s history. In addition to the eight women believed to be victims of the same killer, there are several others who disappeared under similar circumstances and could potentially be additional victims. Although there have been several theories as to who was responsible for the deaths, including Ted Bundy and the Zodiac Killer, there has never been any evidence to positively identify the killer.


Thank you to the brilliant David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research!


References

Cook, Stephen. 1975. "Death census--young women, hitchhikers, strangulation." San Francisco Examiner, April 25: 24.

Dowd, Katie. 2022. "Search continues for Bay Area serial killer who murdered at least 7 women and girls." San Francisco Chronicle, March 13.

Fagan, Kevin. 2011. "Ted Bundy a suspect in Sonoma County cold cases." San Francisco Chronicle, July 7.

Johnson, Julie, and Randi Rossmann. 2011. "40-year-old mystery." Press Democrat, July 29: 1.

LaFever, Matt. 2022. 49 years ago, a southern Humboldt woman was killed on her way home for Christmas. July 21. Accessed March 13, 2024. https://mendofever.com/2022/07/21/49-years-ago-a-southern-humboldt-woman-was-killed-on-her-way-home-for-christmas-by-the-santa-rosa-hitchhiker-murderer/.

Press Democrat. 1974. "FBI says nylon rope little help in slaying investigation ." Press Democrat, January 10: 3.

—. 1972. "Female hitchhikers and the pain of Kim's mother." Press Democrat, April 27: 1.

—. 1972. "Femnale hitchhikers and the pain of Kim's mother." Press Democrat, April 27: 1.

—. 1972. "Hitchhiking SRJC coed is missing." Press Democrat, April 27: 1.

—. 1972. "Lawmen say woman's killer could be injured." Press Democrat, March 9.

—. 1972. "Slain woman was tortured; no identity yet." Press Democrat, March 8.

Reid, James. 1973. "$2,000 offered in death of girls." Press Democrat, January 3: 1.

—. 1973. "Another slain girl found east of SR." Press Democrat, August 1: 1.

—. 1973. "Who is the slain girl found off county road?" Press Democrat, August 2: 1.

—. 1975. "Zodiac theory doubted." Press Democrat, April 24: 1.

Rossmann, Randi. 1989. "Police don't like to give up on slayings." Press Democrat, March 5: 1.

Saludes, Bony. 1973. "Bodies identified as two missing SR girls." Press Democrat, Janaury 1: 1.

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. 1972. Female Homicide Victims Report (Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders). Law enforcement, Santa Rosa, CA: Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

United Press International. 1973. "Officers seek link in deaths of 5 girls." Los Angeles Times, August 17: 3.

Volkerts, Art. 1972. "Secret witness--can you help solve a crime?" Press Democrat, December 27: 1.

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]]> The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:45 On the evening of February 4, 1972, middle school friends Maureen Sterling and Yvonne Weber left their homes with a plan to hitchhike to the Redwood Empire Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, California—it was the last time either girl would be seen alive. Nearly one year later, the bodies of Maureen and Yvonne were discovered at the foot of a steep embankment in a rural part of Santa Rosa, identifiable only by the jewelry Maureen had been wearing the night she left the house.  By the time the remains of Sterling and Weber were discovered, three other young women from the Santa Rosa area had gone missing or been found murdered, all of whom had been seen hitchhiking just prior to their disappearance. In time, law enforcement officials would link Sterling and Weber’s murders to the other three woman discovered in 1972, and three others that occurred in the year that followed, all believed to have been killed by the same man or men.  The Santa Rosa hitchhiker murders, as they’re informally known, are one California’s most perplexing cold cases in the state’s history. In addition to the eight women believed to be victims of the same killer, there are several others who disappeared under similar circumstances and could potentially be additional victims. Although there have been several theories as to who was responsible for the deaths, including Ted Bundy and the Zodiac Killer, there has never been any evidence to positively identify the killer. Thank you to the brilliant David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research! References Cook, Stephen. 1975. "Death census--young women, hitchhikers, strangulation." San Francisco Examiner, April 25: 24. Dowd, Katie. 2022. "Search continues for Bay Area serial killer who murdered at least 7 women and girls." San Francisco Chronicle, March 13. Fagan, Kevin. 2011. "Ted Bundy a suspect in Sonoma County cold cases." San Francisco Chronicle, July 7. Johnson, Julie, and Randi Rossmann. 2011. "40-year-old mystery." Press Democrat, July 29: 1. LaFever, Matt. 2022. 49 years ago, a southern Humboldt woman was killed on her way home for Christmas. July 21. Accessed March 13, 2024. https://mendofever.com/2022/07/21/49-years-ago-a-southern-humboldt-woman-was-killed-on-her-way-home-for-christmas-by-the-santa-rosa-hitchhiker-murderer/. Press Democrat. 1974. "FBI says nylon rope little help in slaying investigation ." Press Democrat, January 10: 3. —. 1972. "Female hitchhikers and the pain of Kim's mother." Press Democrat, April 27: 1. —. 1972. "Femnale hitchhikers and the pain of Kim's mother." Press Democrat, April 27: 1. —. 1972. "Hitchhiking SRJC coed is missing." Press Democrat, April 27: 1. —. 1972. "Lawmen say woman's killer could be injured." Press Democrat, March 9. —. 1972. "Slain woman was tortured; no identity yet." Press Democrat, March 8. Reid, James. 1973. "$2,000 offered in death of girls." Press Democrat, January 3: 1. —. 1973. "Another slain girl found east of SR." Press Democrat, August 1: 1. —. 1973. "Who is the slain girl found off county road?" Press Democrat, August 2: 1. —. 1975. "Zodiac theory doubted." Press Democrat, April 24: 1. Rossmann, Randi. 1989. "Police don't like to give up on slayings." Press Democrat, March 5: 1. Saludes, Bony. 1973. "Bodies identified as two missing SR girls." Press Democrat, Janaury 1: 1. Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. 1972. Female Homicide Victims Report (Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders). Law enforcement, Santa Rosa, CA: Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. United Press International. 1973. "Officers seek link in deaths of 5 girls." Los Angeles Times, August 17: 3. Volkerts, Art. 1972. "Secret witness--can you help solve a crime?" Press Democrat, December 27: 1. On the evening of February 4, 1972, middle school friends Maureen Sterling and Yvonne Weber left their homes with a plan to hitchhike to the Redwood Empire Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, California—it was the last time either girl would be seen alive. Nearly one year later, the bodies of Maureen and Yvonne were discovered at the foot of a steep embankment in a rural part of Santa Rosa, identifiable only by the jewelry Maureen had been wearing the night she left the house.  By the time the remains of Sterling and Weber were discovered, three other young women from the Santa Rosa area had gone missing or been found murdered, all of whom had been seen hitchhiking just prior to their disappearance. In time, law enforcement officials would link Sterling and Weber’s murders to the other three woman discovered in 1972, and three others that occurred in the year that followed, all believed to have been killed by the same man or men.  The Santa Rosa hitchhiker murders, as they’re informally known, are one California’s most perplexing cold cases in the state’s history. In addition to the eight women believed to be victims of the same killer, there are several others who disappeared under similar circumstances and could potentially be additional victims. Although there have been several theories as to who was responsible for the deaths, including Ted Bundy and the Zodiac Killer, there has never been any evidence to positively identify the killer. Thank you to the brilliant David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research! References Cook, Stephen. 1975. "Death census--young women, hitchhikers, strangulation." San Francisco Examiner, April 25: 24. Dowd, Katie. 2022. "Search continues for Bay Area serial killer who murdered at least 7 women and girls." San Francisco Chronicle, March 13. Fagan, Kevin. 2011. "Ted Bundy a suspect in Sonoma County cold cases." San Francisco Chronicle, July 7. Johnson, Julie, and Randi Rossmann. 2011. "40-year-old mystery." Press Democrat, July 29: 1. LaFever, Matt. 2022. 49 years ago, a southern Humboldt woman was killed on her way home for Christmas. July 21. Accessed March 13, 2024. https://mendofever.com/2022/07/21/49-years-ago-a-southern-humboldt-woman-was-killed-on-her-way-home-for-christmas-by-the-santa-rosa-hitchhiker-murderer/. Press Democrat. 1974. "FBI says nylon rope little help in slaying investigation ." Press Democrat, January 10: 3. —. 1972. "Female hitchhikers and the pain of Kim's mother." Press Democrat, April 27: 1. —. 1972. "Femnale hitchhikers and the pain of Kim's mother." Press Democrat, April 27: 1. —. 1972. "Hitchhiking SRJC coed is missing." Press Democrat, April 27: 1. —. 1972. "Lawmen say woman's killer could be injured." Press Democrat, March 9. —. 1972. "Slain woman was tortured; no identity yet." Press Democrat, March 8. Reid, James. 1973. "$2,000 offered in death of girls." Press Democrat, January 3: 1. —. 1973. "Another slain girl found east of SR." Press Democrat, August 1: 1. —. 1973. "Who is the slain girl found off county road?" Press Democrat, August 2: 1. —. 1975. "Zodiac theory doubted." Press Democrat, April 24: 1. Rossmann, Randi. 1989. "Police don't like to give up on slayings." Press Democrat, March 5: 1. Saludes, Bony. 1973. "Bodies identified as two missing SR girls." Press Democrat, Janaury 1: 1. Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. 1972. Female Homicide Victims Report (Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders). Law enforcement, Santa Rosa, CA: Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. United Press International. 1973. "Officers seek link in deaths of 5 girls." Los Angeles Times, August 17: 3. Volkerts, Art. 1972. "Secret witness--can you help solve a crime?" Press Democrat, December 27: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 556 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0OPLbZrNAoei7W7ZRz627W3np4XL5tdQoJcBvB1uBrc Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (Part 3) What drove the mild-mannered farmer to commit such hideous and depraved acts in America’s heartland, and why do people from around the world continue to find him so infamous?


Thank you to the magical Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9.

—. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1.

Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4.

—. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3.

—. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1.

—. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1.

—. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1.

—. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1.

Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1.

—. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1.

Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6.

La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1.

Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1.

Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books.

Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1.

—. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1.

—. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1.

—. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1.

United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2.

United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ed-gein-the-butcher-of-plainfield-part-3-AecVmGsK What drove the mild-mannered farmer to commit such hideous and depraved acts in America’s heartland, and why do people from around the world continue to find him so infamous?


Thank you to the magical Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9.

—. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1.

Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4.

—. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3.

—. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1.

—. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1.

—. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1.

—. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1.

Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1.

—. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1.

Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6.

La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1.

Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1.

Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books.

Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1.

—. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1.

—. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1.

—. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1.

United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2.

United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2.

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]]> Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (Part 3) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:54 What drove the mild-mannered farmer to commit such hideous and depraved acts in America’s heartland, and why do people from around the world continue to find him so infamous? Thank you to the magical Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9. —. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1. Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4. —. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1. —. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3. —. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1. —. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1. —. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1. —. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1. Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1. —. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1. Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6. La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1. Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1. Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books. Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1. —. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1. —. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1. —. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1. —. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1. United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2. United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2. What drove the mild-mannered farmer to commit such hideous and depraved acts in America’s heartland, and why do people from around the world continue to find him so infamous? Thank you to the magical Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9. —. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1. Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4. —. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1. —. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3. —. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1. —. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1. —. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1. —. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1. Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1. —. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1. Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6. La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1. Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1. Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books. Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1. —. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1. —. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1. —. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1. —. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1. United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2. United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2. true crime, exhibit c true full 555 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/zGhg6QF1aAM8kdvafPujum8r5N6XSFzedAfniDZK-gc Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (Part 2) When hardware store owner Bernice Worden disappeared from her store on the morning of November 16, 1957, sheriff’s deputies traced the last sale made that morning to fifty-one-year-old recluse and occasional handyman Ed Gein. During a cursory search of the Gein property, investigators quickly located Worden’s decapitated and mutilated body in a shed on Gein’s property, but that was only one of the many horrors that awaited them on the farmstead. Inside the house, deputies found one of the most shocking and horrifying scenes ever documented in the history of American crime, revealing that the mild-mannered handyman locals had always believed harmless, was in fact a profoundly psychotic killer.


Thank you to the magnificent Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9.

—. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1.

Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4.

—. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3.

—. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1.

—. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1.

—. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1.

—. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1.

Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1.

—. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1.

Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6.

La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1.

Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1.

Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books.

Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1.

—. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1.

—. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1.

—. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1.

United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2.

United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ed-gein-the-butcher-of-plainfield-part-2-mXqBzKYE When hardware store owner Bernice Worden disappeared from her store on the morning of November 16, 1957, sheriff’s deputies traced the last sale made that morning to fifty-one-year-old recluse and occasional handyman Ed Gein. During a cursory search of the Gein property, investigators quickly located Worden’s decapitated and mutilated body in a shed on Gein’s property, but that was only one of the many horrors that awaited them on the farmstead. Inside the house, deputies found one of the most shocking and horrifying scenes ever documented in the history of American crime, revealing that the mild-mannered handyman locals had always believed harmless, was in fact a profoundly psychotic killer.


Thank you to the magnificent Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9.

—. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1.

Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4.

—. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3.

—. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1.

—. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1.

—. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1.

—. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1.

Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1.

—. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1.

Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6.

La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1.

Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1.

Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books.

Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1.

—. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1.

—. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1.

—. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1.

United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2.

United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2.

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]]> Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:15 When hardware store owner Bernice Worden disappeared from her store on the morning of November 16, 1957, sheriff’s deputies traced the last sale made that morning to fifty-one-year-old recluse and occasional handyman Ed Gein. During a cursory search of the Gein property, investigators quickly located Worden’s decapitated and mutilated body in a shed on Gein’s property, but that was only one of the many horrors that awaited them on the farmstead. Inside the house, deputies found one of the most shocking and horrifying scenes ever documented in the history of American crime, revealing that the mild-mannered handyman locals had always believed harmless, was in fact a profoundly psychotic killer. Thank you to the magnificent Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9. —. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1. Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4. —. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1. —. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3. —. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1. —. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1. —. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1. —. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1. Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1. —. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1. Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6. La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1. Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1. Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books. Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1. —. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1. —. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1. —. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1. —. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1. United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2. United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2. When hardware store owner Bernice Worden disappeared from her store on the morning of November 16, 1957, sheriff’s deputies traced the last sale made that morning to fifty-one-year-old recluse and occasional handyman Ed Gein. During a cursory search of the Gein property, investigators quickly located Worden’s decapitated and mutilated body in a shed on Gein’s property, but that was only one of the many horrors that awaited them on the farmstead. Inside the house, deputies found one of the most shocking and horrifying scenes ever documented in the history of American crime, revealing that the mild-mannered handyman locals had always believed harmless, was in fact a profoundly psychotic killer. Thank you to the magnificent Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9. —. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1. Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4. —. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1. —. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3. —. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1. —. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1. —. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1. —. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1. Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1. —. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1. Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6. La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1. Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1. Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books. Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1. —. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1. —. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1. —. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1. —. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1. United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2. United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2. true crime, exhibit c true full 554 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/67gW37Dchk9Xl23S57FRBwmm3rzhOGPp11pxYXYFR9A Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (Part 1) Not since Jack the Ripper or H.H. Holmes had a criminal so thoroughly shocked and captivated the public imagination; yet Gein’s crimes went far beyond what anyone imagined a person could be capable of. Indeed, he has served as the basis for some of Hollywood’s most iconic horror films including Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. And, while he is only known to have killed two people during his active period, the list of crimes he is suspected of having committed is long and likely to remain a source of speculation for a long time to come.


Thank you to the magical Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9.

—. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1.

Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4.

—. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3.

—. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1.

—. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1.

—. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1.

—. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1.

Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1.

—. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1.

Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6.

La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1.

Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1.

Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books.

Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1.

—. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1.

—. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1.

—. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1.

United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2.

United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2.

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]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ed-gein-the-butcher-of-plainfield-part-1-pSrdUBoV Not since Jack the Ripper or H.H. Holmes had a criminal so thoroughly shocked and captivated the public imagination; yet Gein’s crimes went far beyond what anyone imagined a person could be capable of. Indeed, he has served as the basis for some of Hollywood’s most iconic horror films including Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. And, while he is only known to have killed two people during his active period, the list of crimes he is suspected of having committed is long and likely to remain a source of speculation for a long time to come.


Thank you to the magical Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9.

—. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1.

Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4.

—. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3.

—. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1.

—. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1.

—. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1.

—. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1.

Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1.

—. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1.

Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6.

La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1.

Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1.

Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books.

Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1.

—. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1.

—. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1.

—. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1.

United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2.

United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2.

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]]> Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:56 Not since Jack the Ripper or H.H. Holmes had a criminal so thoroughly shocked and captivated the public imagination; yet Gein’s crimes went far beyond what anyone imagined a person could be capable of. Indeed, he has served as the basis for some of Hollywood’s most iconic horror films including Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. And, while he is only known to have killed two people during his active period, the list of crimes he is suspected of having committed is long and likely to remain a source of speculation for a long time to come. Thank you to the magical Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9. —. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1. Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4. —. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1. —. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3. —. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1. —. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1. —. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1. —. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1. Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1. —. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1. Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6. La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1. Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1. Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books. Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1. —. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1. —. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1. —. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1. —. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1. United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2. United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2. Not since Jack the Ripper or H.H. Holmes had a criminal so thoroughly shocked and captivated the public imagination; yet Gein’s crimes went far beyond what anyone imagined a person could be capable of. Indeed, he has served as the basis for some of Hollywood’s most iconic horror films including Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. And, while he is only known to have killed two people during his active period, the list of crimes he is suspected of having committed is long and likely to remain a source of speculation for a long time to come. Thank you to the magical Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9. —. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1. Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4. —. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1. —. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3. —. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1. —. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1. —. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1. —. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1. Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1. —. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1. Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6. La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1. Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1. Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books. Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1. —. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1. —. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1. —. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1. —. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1. United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2. United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2. true crime, exhibit c true full 553 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/eAACZG8Vi4d04AfpFH72GoODB34eRc-m029-3U7KepI Marie Robards When thirty-eight-year-old Steven Robards died unexpectedly in the winter of 1993, everyone including the coroner believed his death to have been the result of a heart attack—unusual for someone so young, but certainly not unheard of. It wasn’t until the following year, when Steven’s teenage daughter, Marie, was practicing for the school play, that the girl confessed the truth to her friend: Steven Robards didn’t die from a heart attack, he was murdered by his daughter with chemicals she’d stolen from the high school chemistry lab.

In the United States, it’s exceedingly rare for a child to kill a parent, and rarer still for that child to be female. The truth about Steven Robards murder shocked the residents of the Fort Worth area and divided the community between those who were sympathetic to her claims of desperation and those who saw her as nothing more than a craven predator who’d do anything to get what she wanted. Indeed, Marie claimed she had only wanted to make her father sick so she could return to living with her mother, from whom she’d been separated since her parents’ divorce, and she had never wanted to kill him.

Ultimately a jury didn’t buy Marie’s story and sentenced her to twenty-seven years in prison, of which she served only seven years before being paroled. Was Marie Robards really just a confused teenager who acted impulsive without regard for the consequences of her actions? Or was she really the calculating self-serving killer some believed her to be?

Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance!

References

Blaney, Betsy. 1997. "Trial near for NRH teen accused of killing father." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 17: 1.

Cochran, Mike. 1996. "Ex-UT student headed for patricide trial." Austin American-Statesman, May 6: 11.

—. 1996. "Teen says she didn't mean to kill dad." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 6: 1.

Hanna, Bill, and Kathy Sanders. 1994. "Daughter appears in court." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 20: 21.

Hollandsworth, Skip. 1996. "Poisoning Daddy." Texas Monthly, July 01.

Hood County News. 1994. "City staff's reactions mixed on poison suspect's presence." Hood County News, November 2: 1.

Vozzella, Laura. 1996. "Accused dreamed of being coroner, prosecutor says." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 8: 50.

—. 1996. "Chemistry student gets 28-year term in father's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 11: 1.

—. 1996. "Teen is found guilty of poisoning her father." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 10: 15.

—. 1996. "Teacher says chemical hidden from police." Fort Worth Star-Telegraph, May 9: 21.

2001. Forensic Files. Directed by David Wasser. Performed by David Wasser.


Alaina's 2nd book in the Dr Wren Muller Series, THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster while supplies last by visiting (http://thebutchergame.com/)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/marie-robards-moU5xC23 When thirty-eight-year-old Steven Robards died unexpectedly in the winter of 1993, everyone including the coroner believed his death to have been the result of a heart attack—unusual for someone so young, but certainly not unheard of. It wasn’t until the following year, when Steven’s teenage daughter, Marie, was practicing for the school play, that the girl confessed the truth to her friend: Steven Robards didn’t die from a heart attack, he was murdered by his daughter with chemicals she’d stolen from the high school chemistry lab.

In the United States, it’s exceedingly rare for a child to kill a parent, and rarer still for that child to be female. The truth about Steven Robards murder shocked the residents of the Fort Worth area and divided the community between those who were sympathetic to her claims of desperation and those who saw her as nothing more than a craven predator who’d do anything to get what she wanted. Indeed, Marie claimed she had only wanted to make her father sick so she could return to living with her mother, from whom she’d been separated since her parents’ divorce, and she had never wanted to kill him.

Ultimately a jury didn’t buy Marie’s story and sentenced her to twenty-seven years in prison, of which she served only seven years before being paroled. Was Marie Robards really just a confused teenager who acted impulsive without regard for the consequences of her actions? Or was she really the calculating self-serving killer some believed her to be?

Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance!

References

Blaney, Betsy. 1997. "Trial near for NRH teen accused of killing father." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 17: 1.

Cochran, Mike. 1996. "Ex-UT student headed for patricide trial." Austin American-Statesman, May 6: 11.

—. 1996. "Teen says she didn't mean to kill dad." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 6: 1.

Hanna, Bill, and Kathy Sanders. 1994. "Daughter appears in court." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 20: 21.

Hollandsworth, Skip. 1996. "Poisoning Daddy." Texas Monthly, July 01.

Hood County News. 1994. "City staff's reactions mixed on poison suspect's presence." Hood County News, November 2: 1.

Vozzella, Laura. 1996. "Accused dreamed of being coroner, prosecutor says." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 8: 50.

—. 1996. "Chemistry student gets 28-year term in father's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 11: 1.

—. 1996. "Teen is found guilty of poisoning her father." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 10: 15.

—. 1996. "Teacher says chemical hidden from police." Fort Worth Star-Telegraph, May 9: 21.

2001. Forensic Files. Directed by David Wasser. Performed by David Wasser.


Alaina's 2nd book in the Dr Wren Muller Series, THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster while supplies last by visiting (http://thebutchergame.com/)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Marie Robards Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:27 When thirty-eight-year-old Steven Robards died unexpectedly in the winter of 1993, everyone including the coroner believed his death to have been the result of a heart attack—unusual for someone so young, but certainly not unheard of. It wasn’t until the following year, when Steven’s teenage daughter, Marie, was practicing for the school play, that the girl confessed the truth to her friend: Steven Robards didn’t die from a heart attack, he was murdered by his daughter with chemicals she’d stolen from the high school chemistry lab. In the United States, it’s exceedingly rare for a child to kill a parent, and rarer still for that child to be female. The truth about Steven Robards murder shocked the residents of the Fort Worth area and divided the community between those who were sympathetic to her claims of desperation and those who saw her as nothing more than a craven predator who’d do anything to get what she wanted. Indeed, Marie claimed she had only wanted to make her father sick so she could return to living with her mother, from whom she’d been separated since her parents’ divorce, and she had never wanted to kill him. Ultimately a jury didn’t buy Marie’s story and sentenced her to twenty-seven years in prison, of which she served only seven years before being paroled. Was Marie Robards really just a confused teenager who acted impulsive without regard for the consequences of her actions? Or was she really the calculating self-serving killer some believed her to be? Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance! References Blaney, Betsy. 1997. "Trial near for NRH teen accused of killing father." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 17: 1. Cochran, Mike. 1996. "Ex-UT student headed for patricide trial." Austin American-Statesman, May 6: 11. —. 1996. "Teen says she didn't mean to kill dad." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 6: 1. Hanna, Bill, and Kathy Sanders. 1994. "Daughter appears in court." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 20: 21. Hollandsworth, Skip. 1996. "Poisoning Daddy." Texas Monthly, July 01. Hood County News. 1994. "City staff's reactions mixed on poison suspect's presence." Hood County News, November 2: 1. Vozzella, Laura. 1996. "Accused dreamed of being coroner, prosecutor says." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 8: 50. —. 1996. "Chemistry student gets 28-year term in father's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 11: 1. —. 1996. "Teen is found guilty of poisoning her father." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 10: 15. —. 1996. "Teacher says chemical hidden from police." Fort Worth Star-Telegraph, May 9: 21. 2001. Forensic Files. Directed by David Wasser. Performed by David Wasser. Alaina's 2nd book in the Dr Wren Muller Series, THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster while supplies last by visiting (http://thebutchergame.com/) When thirty-eight-year-old Steven Robards died unexpectedly in the winter of 1993, everyone including the coroner believed his death to have been the result of a heart attack—unusual for someone so young, but certainly not unheard of. It wasn’t until the following year, when Steven’s teenage daughter, Marie, was practicing for the school play, that the girl confessed the truth to her friend: Steven Robards didn’t die from a heart attack, he was murdered by his daughter with chemicals she’d stolen from the high school chemistry lab. In the United States, it’s exceedingly rare for a child to kill a parent, and rarer still for that child to be female. The truth about Steven Robards murder shocked the residents of the Fort Worth area and divided the community between those who were sympathetic to her claims of desperation and those who saw her as nothing more than a craven predator who’d do anything to get what she wanted. Indeed, Marie claimed she had only wanted to make her father sick so she could return to living with her mother, from whom she’d been separated since her parents’ divorce, and she had never wanted to kill him. Ultimately a jury didn’t buy Marie’s story and sentenced her to twenty-seven years in prison, of which she served only seven years before being paroled. Was Marie Robards really just a confused teenager who acted impulsive without regard for the consequences of her actions? Or was she really the calculating self-serving killer some believed her to be? Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance! References Blaney, Betsy. 1997. "Trial near for NRH teen accused of killing father." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 17: 1. Cochran, Mike. 1996. "Ex-UT student headed for patricide trial." Austin American-Statesman, May 6: 11. —. 1996. "Teen says she didn't mean to kill dad." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 6: 1. Hanna, Bill, and Kathy Sanders. 1994. "Daughter appears in court." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 20: 21. Hollandsworth, Skip. 1996. "Poisoning Daddy." Texas Monthly, July 01. Hood County News. 1994. "City staff's reactions mixed on poison suspect's presence." Hood County News, November 2: 1. Vozzella, Laura. 1996. "Accused dreamed of being coroner, prosecutor says." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 8: 50. —. 1996. "Chemistry student gets 28-year term in father's death." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 11: 1. —. 1996. "Teen is found guilty of poisoning her father." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 10: 15. —. 1996. "Teacher says chemical hidden from police." Fort Worth Star-Telegraph, May 9: 21. 2001. Forensic Files. Directed by David Wasser. Performed by David Wasser. Alaina's 2nd book in the Dr Wren Muller Series, THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster while supplies last by visiting (http://thebutchergame.com/) true crime, exhibit c true full 552 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hqur-s08gVsVbkpX-17jTNl_cgxoRiL5UxxjpN00mwA Happy Land Social Club Arson On the evening of March 24, 1990, nearly one hundred patrons gathered to celebrate Carnivale at the Happy Land Social Club, a small informal night club in the Bronx that catered to a mostly Honduran clientele. The evening took a deadly turn when, around 3:30 am, an explosion of fire roared up the stairway leading to the second-floor club, blocking the only exit from the building and trapping the patrons in a room rapidly filling with toxic smoke and fire. It’s unknown how many patrons managed to escape the fire, but by the time the fire department had extinguished the blaze, eighty-seven people were dead.


Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Barbanel, Josh. 1990. "Bronx social club's sublease: How a firetrap skirted the line." New York Times, March 28: B1.

—. 1990. "Tracing the club's owners." New York Times, March 27: B2.

Barron, James. 1990. "The living search the faces of the dead." New York Times, March 26.

Blumenthal, Ralph. 1990. "Fire in the Bronx; 87 die in blaze at illegal club." New York Times, March 26.

Gelman, Mitch, Alexis Jetter, and Beth Holland. 1990. "87 die in arson called act of spurned lover." Newsday, March 26: 3.

Gilbert, Allison. 2020. "A faded tragedy's long shadow." New York Times, March 29.

Golden, Tim. 1990. "In the saddest way, New York learns about Hondurans." New York Times, April 1.

Hernandez, Raymond. 1995. "Survivors call settlement 'unjust'." New York Times, July 7.

Hevesi, Dennis. 1992. "Guilty plea by landlord in fire case." New York Times, May 9.

Hirsch, James. 1988. "Most social clubs run the gamut of illegality." New York Times, August 22.

Kerr, Peter. 1986. "Social Clubs: Modern Mob still uses a few as offices." New York Times, April 15.

Lambert, Bruce. 1991. "Confession tape on Bronx blaze is heard by jury." New York Times, August 1.

Lorch, Donatella. 1991. "Ex-girlfriend recalls threat before flames." New York Times, July 31.

—. 1991. "Witness tells of visit by Happy Land fire suspect." New York Times, July 31.

Maykuth, Andrew. 1990. "N.Y. fire suspect described as 'down to his last hope'." Philadelphia Inquirer, 03 27: 1.

McFadden, Robert. 1990. "The Knights of the Padlock Sweep Forth." New York Times, March 31.

New York Times. 1990. "7 victims: their stories, struggles and dreams of better lives." New York Times, March 29.

Nieves, Evelyn. 1991. "Refugee found guilty of killing 87 in Bronx Happy Land fire." New York Times, August 20.

People of the State of New York v. Julio Gonzalez. 1995. 163 Misc. 2d 950 (New York Supreme Court, Bronx County, February 10).

Purdy, Matthew. 1995. "More than five years after the arson fire at the Happy Land Social Club..." New York Times, July 7.

Roberts, Sam. 2016. "Julio Gonzalez, arsonist who killed 87 at a nightclub in the Bronx, dies at 61." New York Times, September 15.

Schanberg, Sydney. 1990. "Please, some respect for 87 who died." Newsday, April 13: 62.

Stanley, Alessandra. 1991. "At Happy Land mass-murder trial, days of tears, humor and boredom." New York Times, July 28.

Stanley, Allessandra. 1990. "25 years to life for the arsonist at Happy Land." New York Times, September 20.

Strom, Stephanie. 1990. "Hispanic residents rally against closing of social clubs." New York Times, April 6.

Terry, Don. 1990. "Social club crackdown is the latest in a series." New York Times, March 26: A1.

Wichers, Christine. 1990. "Male violence the real cause of Bronx fire." New York Times, April 10.


THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/happy-land-social-club-arson-eF4mDi_n On the evening of March 24, 1990, nearly one hundred patrons gathered to celebrate Carnivale at the Happy Land Social Club, a small informal night club in the Bronx that catered to a mostly Honduran clientele. The evening took a deadly turn when, around 3:30 am, an explosion of fire roared up the stairway leading to the second-floor club, blocking the only exit from the building and trapping the patrons in a room rapidly filling with toxic smoke and fire. It’s unknown how many patrons managed to escape the fire, but by the time the fire department had extinguished the blaze, eighty-seven people were dead.


Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Barbanel, Josh. 1990. "Bronx social club's sublease: How a firetrap skirted the line." New York Times, March 28: B1.

—. 1990. "Tracing the club's owners." New York Times, March 27: B2.

Barron, James. 1990. "The living search the faces of the dead." New York Times, March 26.

Blumenthal, Ralph. 1990. "Fire in the Bronx; 87 die in blaze at illegal club." New York Times, March 26.

Gelman, Mitch, Alexis Jetter, and Beth Holland. 1990. "87 die in arson called act of spurned lover." Newsday, March 26: 3.

Gilbert, Allison. 2020. "A faded tragedy's long shadow." New York Times, March 29.

Golden, Tim. 1990. "In the saddest way, New York learns about Hondurans." New York Times, April 1.

Hernandez, Raymond. 1995. "Survivors call settlement 'unjust'." New York Times, July 7.

Hevesi, Dennis. 1992. "Guilty plea by landlord in fire case." New York Times, May 9.

Hirsch, James. 1988. "Most social clubs run the gamut of illegality." New York Times, August 22.

Kerr, Peter. 1986. "Social Clubs: Modern Mob still uses a few as offices." New York Times, April 15.

Lambert, Bruce. 1991. "Confession tape on Bronx blaze is heard by jury." New York Times, August 1.

Lorch, Donatella. 1991. "Ex-girlfriend recalls threat before flames." New York Times, July 31.

—. 1991. "Witness tells of visit by Happy Land fire suspect." New York Times, July 31.

Maykuth, Andrew. 1990. "N.Y. fire suspect described as 'down to his last hope'." Philadelphia Inquirer, 03 27: 1.

McFadden, Robert. 1990. "The Knights of the Padlock Sweep Forth." New York Times, March 31.

New York Times. 1990. "7 victims: their stories, struggles and dreams of better lives." New York Times, March 29.

Nieves, Evelyn. 1991. "Refugee found guilty of killing 87 in Bronx Happy Land fire." New York Times, August 20.

People of the State of New York v. Julio Gonzalez. 1995. 163 Misc. 2d 950 (New York Supreme Court, Bronx County, February 10).

Purdy, Matthew. 1995. "More than five years after the arson fire at the Happy Land Social Club..." New York Times, July 7.

Roberts, Sam. 2016. "Julio Gonzalez, arsonist who killed 87 at a nightclub in the Bronx, dies at 61." New York Times, September 15.

Schanberg, Sydney. 1990. "Please, some respect for 87 who died." Newsday, April 13: 62.

Stanley, Alessandra. 1991. "At Happy Land mass-murder trial, days of tears, humor and boredom." New York Times, July 28.

Stanley, Allessandra. 1990. "25 years to life for the arsonist at Happy Land." New York Times, September 20.

Strom, Stephanie. 1990. "Hispanic residents rally against closing of social clubs." New York Times, April 6.

Terry, Don. 1990. "Social club crackdown is the latest in a series." New York Times, March 26: A1.

Wichers, Christine. 1990. "Male violence the real cause of Bronx fire." New York Times, April 10.


THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Happy Land Social Club Arson Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:13 On the evening of March 24, 1990, nearly one hundred patrons gathered to celebrate Carnivale at the Happy Land Social Club, a small informal night club in the Bronx that catered to a mostly Honduran clientele. The evening took a deadly turn when, around 3:30 am, an explosion of fire roared up the stairway leading to the second-floor club, blocking the only exit from the building and trapping the patrons in a room rapidly filling with toxic smoke and fire. It’s unknown how many patrons managed to escape the fire, but by the time the fire department had extinguished the blaze, eighty-seven people were dead. Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Barbanel, Josh. 1990. "Bronx social club's sublease: How a firetrap skirted the line." New York Times, March 28: B1. —. 1990. "Tracing the club's owners." New York Times, March 27: B2. Barron, James. 1990. "The living search the faces of the dead." New York Times, March 26. Blumenthal, Ralph. 1990. "Fire in the Bronx; 87 die in blaze at illegal club." New York Times, March 26. Gelman, Mitch, Alexis Jetter, and Beth Holland. 1990. "87 die in arson called act of spurned lover." Newsday, March 26: 3. Gilbert, Allison. 2020. "A faded tragedy's long shadow." New York Times, March 29. Golden, Tim. 1990. "In the saddest way, New York learns about Hondurans." New York Times, April 1. Hernandez, Raymond. 1995. "Survivors call settlement 'unjust'." New York Times, July 7. Hevesi, Dennis. 1992. "Guilty plea by landlord in fire case." New York Times, May 9. Hirsch, James. 1988. "Most social clubs run the gamut of illegality." New York Times, August 22. Kerr, Peter. 1986. "Social Clubs: Modern Mob still uses a few as offices." New York Times, April 15. Lambert, Bruce. 1991. "Confession tape on Bronx blaze is heard by jury." New York Times, August 1. Lorch, Donatella. 1991. "Ex-girlfriend recalls threat before flames." New York Times, July 31. —. 1991. "Witness tells of visit by Happy Land fire suspect." New York Times, July 31. Maykuth, Andrew. 1990. "N.Y. fire suspect described as 'down to his last hope'." Philadelphia Inquirer, 03 27: 1. McFadden, Robert. 1990. "The Knights of the Padlock Sweep Forth." New York Times, March 31. New York Times. 1990. "7 victims: their stories, struggles and dreams of better lives." New York Times, March 29. Nieves, Evelyn. 1991. "Refugee found guilty of killing 87 in Bronx Happy Land fire." New York Times, August 20. People of the State of New York v. Julio Gonzalez. 1995. 163 Misc. 2d 950 (New York Supreme Court, Bronx County, February 10). Purdy, Matthew. 1995. "More than five years after the arson fire at the Happy Land Social Club..." New York Times, July 7. Roberts, Sam. 2016. "Julio Gonzalez, arsonist who killed 87 at a nightclub in the Bronx, dies at 61." New York Times, September 15. Schanberg, Sydney. 1990. "Please, some respect for 87 who died." Newsday, April 13: 62. Stanley, Alessandra. 1991. "At Happy Land mass-murder trial, days of tears, humor and boredom." New York Times, July 28. Stanley, Allessandra. 1990. "25 years to life for the arsonist at Happy Land." New York Times, September 20. Strom, Stephanie. 1990. "Hispanic residents rally against closing of social clubs." New York Times, April 6. Terry, Don. 1990. "Social club crackdown is the latest in a series." New York Times, March 26: A1. Wichers, Christine. 1990. "Male violence the real cause of Bronx fire." New York Times, April 10. THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster  while supplies last by visiting (http://thebutchergame.com/) On the evening of March 24, 1990, nearly one hundred patrons gathered to celebrate Carnivale at the Happy Land Social Club, a small informal night club in the Bronx that catered to a mostly Honduran clientele. The evening took a deadly turn when, around 3:30 am, an explosion of fire roared up the stairway leading to the second-floor club, blocking the only exit from the building and trapping the patrons in a room rapidly filling with toxic smoke and fire. It’s unknown how many patrons managed to escape the fire, but by the time the fire department had extinguished the blaze, eighty-seven people were dead. Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Barbanel, Josh. 1990. "Bronx social club's sublease: How a firetrap skirted the line." New York Times, March 28: B1. —. 1990. "Tracing the club's owners." New York Times, March 27: B2. Barron, James. 1990. "The living search the faces of the dead." New York Times, March 26. Blumenthal, Ralph. 1990. "Fire in the Bronx; 87 die in blaze at illegal club." New York Times, March 26. Gelman, Mitch, Alexis Jetter, and Beth Holland. 1990. "87 die in arson called act of spurned lover." Newsday, March 26: 3. Gilbert, Allison. 2020. "A faded tragedy's long shadow." New York Times, March 29. Golden, Tim. 1990. "In the saddest way, New York learns about Hondurans." New York Times, April 1. Hernandez, Raymond. 1995. "Survivors call settlement 'unjust'." New York Times, July 7. Hevesi, Dennis. 1992. "Guilty plea by landlord in fire case." New York Times, May 9. Hirsch, James. 1988. "Most social clubs run the gamut of illegality." New York Times, August 22. Kerr, Peter. 1986. "Social Clubs: Modern Mob still uses a few as offices." New York Times, April 15. Lambert, Bruce. 1991. "Confession tape on Bronx blaze is heard by jury." New York Times, August 1. Lorch, Donatella. 1991. "Ex-girlfriend recalls threat before flames." New York Times, July 31. —. 1991. "Witness tells of visit by Happy Land fire suspect." New York Times, July 31. Maykuth, Andrew. 1990. "N.Y. fire suspect described as 'down to his last hope'." Philadelphia Inquirer, 03 27: 1. McFadden, Robert. 1990. "The Knights of the Padlock Sweep Forth." New York Times, March 31. New York Times. 1990. "7 victims: their stories, struggles and dreams of better lives." New York Times, March 29. Nieves, Evelyn. 1991. "Refugee found guilty of killing 87 in Bronx Happy Land fire." New York Times, August 20. People of the State of New York v. Julio Gonzalez. 1995. 163 Misc. 2d 950 (New York Supreme Court, Bronx County, February 10). Purdy, Matthew. 1995. "More than five years after the arson fire at the Happy Land Social Club..." New York Times, July 7. Roberts, Sam. 2016. "Julio Gonzalez, arsonist who killed 87 at a nightclub in the Bronx, dies at 61." New York Times, September 15. Schanberg, Sydney. 1990. "Please, some respect for 87 who died." Newsday, April 13: 62. Stanley, Alessandra. 1991. "At Happy Land mass-murder trial, days of tears, humor and boredom." New York Times, July 28. Stanley, Allessandra. 1990. "25 years to life for the arsonist at Happy Land." New York Times, September 20. Strom, Stephanie. 1990. "Hispanic residents rally against closing of social clubs." New York Times, April 6. Terry, Don. 1990. "Social club crackdown is the latest in a series." New York Times, March 26: A1. Wichers, Christine. 1990. "Male violence the real cause of Bronx fire." New York Times, April 10. THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster  while supplies last by visiting (http://thebutchergame.com/) true crime, exhibit c true full 551 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8-JL10iXJue3yOrou30mc0zvYHNBI0F9Px1q26V8Hoc Listener Tales 84 BIG, BIG NEWS AHEAD!!!! We are SO excited to announce that The SEQUEL, yes, the 2nd book of The Dr. Wren Muller Series- THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/ (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster

while supplies last by visiting

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Also-- IT'S LISTENER TALES!!!!! And this month's episode is brought to you by gut feelings! In this episode, we hear about a ghostly visitor during an awkwardly intimate moment, a run in an elderly couple near an abandoned asylum, a portal to Marrakesh in a Weirdo's room, a UFO sighting on a beach, and a weird encounter with a car in a ditch!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-84-NeWKTNbH BIG, BIG NEWS AHEAD!!!! We are SO excited to announce that The SEQUEL, yes, the 2nd book of The Dr. Wren Muller Series- THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/ (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster

while supplies last by visiting

thebutchergame.com (http://thebutchergame.com/)

Also-- IT'S LISTENER TALES!!!!! And this month's episode is brought to you by gut feelings! In this episode, we hear about a ghostly visitor during an awkwardly intimate moment, a run in an elderly couple near an abandoned asylum, a portal to Marrakesh in a Weirdo's room, a UFO sighting on a beach, and a weird encounter with a car in a ditch!

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Listener Tales 84 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:20 BIG, BIG NEWS AHEAD!!!! We are SO excited to announce that The SEQUEL, yes, the 2nd book of The Dr. Wren Muller Series- THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/ (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster  while supplies last by visiting  thebutchergame.com (http://thebutchergame.com/)  Also-- IT'S LISTENER TALES!!!!! And this month's episode is brought to you by gut feelings! In this episode, we hear about a ghostly visitor during an awkwardly intimate moment, a run in an elderly couple near an abandoned asylum, a portal to Marrakesh in a Weirdo's room, a UFO sighting on a beach, and a weird encounter with a car in a ditch! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) BIG, BIG NEWS AHEAD!!!! We are SO excited to announce that The SEQUEL, yes, the 2nd book of The Dr. Wren Muller Series- THE BUTCHER GAME will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/ (https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/) PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster  while supplies last by visiting  thebutchergame.com (http://thebutchergame.com/)  Also-- IT'S LISTENER TALES!!!!! And this month's episode is brought to you by gut feelings! In this episode, we hear about a ghostly visitor during an awkwardly intimate moment, a run in an elderly couple near an abandoned asylum, a portal to Marrakesh in a Weirdo's room, a UFO sighting on a beach, and a weird encounter with a car in a ditch! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 550 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/kyr99aafdraSif0XZr9K2z8-_qkD9GnHka_mytNY9a4 The Lipstick Killer (Part 2) The brutal murders of Ross, Brown, and Degnan shocked the city of Chicago and terrified and outraged the city’s residents, who wanted only to feel safe once again. Under intense pressure from the press, the public, and city officials, investigators were desperate to catch the killer and solve the case by any means necessary, even if they had to break more than a few rules and ignore some inconvenient facts in order to do it.


Thank you to the incredible Dave white of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Rental Podcast for research!References


Amended Petition for Executive Clemency. 2002. C-06103 (Illinois Prisoner Review Board, April).


Arizona Republic . 1946. "Defendant fails in plea to jury." Arizona Republic, June 20: 18.


Banks, Joe. 1946. "Prisoner says he killed girl." Tucson Daily Citizen, June 26: 1.


Chicago Tribune. 1946. "Police resift all clues in Degnan case." Chcago Tribune, January 12: 1.


—. 1946. "2 rewards offered for 'execution' of girl's kidnap-slayer." Chicago Tribune, January 8: 2.


—. 1946. "Call Heirens sane; today's plea in doubt." Chicago Tribune, September 4: 1.


—. 1946. "Child stolen from her bed during the night." Chicago Tribune, January 8: 1.


—. 1945. "Ex-WAVE slain, plea written in red on wall." Chicago Tribune, December 11: 1.


—. 1946. "Handwriting similarity to killer's shown." Chicago Tribune, June 27: 1.


—. 1946. "Heirens gets new grilling following 'futile' lie test." Chicago Tribune, July 1: 1.


—. 1946. "Heirens made choice of plea, attorneys say." Chicago Tribune, August 7: 12.


—. 1946. "Murders, assaults, thefts, shooting; Heirens' story." Chicago Tribune, August 7: 1.


—. 1945. "Mystery grows in WAVE slaying." Chicago Tribune, December 12: 1.


—. 1943. "Organize posse of tenants and catch prowler." Chicago Tribune, August 9: 18.


—. 1946. "Repudiates his 'confession' in Degnan slaying." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 6.


—. 1946. "Student held in Degnan case puzzles police." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 1.


—. 1946. "Tubs in basement, saw and ax held best clews." Chicago Tribune, January 9: 1.


—. 1946. "U.C. Sophomore, facing police quiz, fakes coma." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 1.


—. 1946. "Use of serum in Heirens quiz still mystery." Chicago Tribune, July 1: 5.


—. 1945. "Widow is found in home; suitor quizzed." Chicago Tribune, June 6: 10.


Decatur Daily Review. 1946. "Chicago girl kidnapped; note demands $20,000." Decatur Daily Review, January 7: 1.


—. 1946. "Janitors grilled in kidnap-death." Decatur Daily Review, January 9: 1.


Decatur Herald. 1945. "Brutal WAVE slayer sought." Decatur Herald, December 12: 1.


Higgins, Michael. 2007. "1940s killer denied parole." Chicago Tribune, August 3: 1.


—. 2007. "Is 61 years in prison enough retribution." Chicago Tribune, July 29: 1.


Kennedy, Dolores. 1991. William Heirens: His Day in Court. New York, NY: Bonus Books.


New York Times. 1946. "Heirens confesses in no-chair deal." New York Times, August 7: 36.


Pantagraph. 1945. "Former Wave found brutally slain in Chicago bathtub." Pantagraph, December 10: 1.


People of the State of Illinois v William Heirens. 1954. 33165 (Supreme Court of Illinois, September 23).


People of the State of Illinois v William Heirens. 1995. 1-90-2240 (Appellate Court of the State of Illinois, March 15).


Priddy, Gladys. 1945. "Slain ex-WAVE a friend to all, roomate says." Chicago Tribune, December 14: 3.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lipstick-killer-part-2-ULyhZYJq The brutal murders of Ross, Brown, and Degnan shocked the city of Chicago and terrified and outraged the city’s residents, who wanted only to feel safe once again. Under intense pressure from the press, the public, and city officials, investigators were desperate to catch the killer and solve the case by any means necessary, even if they had to break more than a few rules and ignore some inconvenient facts in order to do it.


Thank you to the incredible Dave white of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Rental Podcast for research!References


Amended Petition for Executive Clemency. 2002. C-06103 (Illinois Prisoner Review Board, April).


Arizona Republic . 1946. "Defendant fails in plea to jury." Arizona Republic, June 20: 18.


Banks, Joe. 1946. "Prisoner says he killed girl." Tucson Daily Citizen, June 26: 1.


Chicago Tribune. 1946. "Police resift all clues in Degnan case." Chcago Tribune, January 12: 1.


—. 1946. "2 rewards offered for 'execution' of girl's kidnap-slayer." Chicago Tribune, January 8: 2.


—. 1946. "Call Heirens sane; today's plea in doubt." Chicago Tribune, September 4: 1.


—. 1946. "Child stolen from her bed during the night." Chicago Tribune, January 8: 1.


—. 1945. "Ex-WAVE slain, plea written in red on wall." Chicago Tribune, December 11: 1.


—. 1946. "Handwriting similarity to killer's shown." Chicago Tribune, June 27: 1.


—. 1946. "Heirens gets new grilling following 'futile' lie test." Chicago Tribune, July 1: 1.


—. 1946. "Heirens made choice of plea, attorneys say." Chicago Tribune, August 7: 12.


—. 1946. "Murders, assaults, thefts, shooting; Heirens' story." Chicago Tribune, August 7: 1.


—. 1945. "Mystery grows in WAVE slaying." Chicago Tribune, December 12: 1.


—. 1943. "Organize posse of tenants and catch prowler." Chicago Tribune, August 9: 18.


—. 1946. "Repudiates his 'confession' in Degnan slaying." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 6.


—. 1946. "Student held in Degnan case puzzles police." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 1.


—. 1946. "Tubs in basement, saw and ax held best clews." Chicago Tribune, January 9: 1.


—. 1946. "U.C. Sophomore, facing police quiz, fakes coma." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 1.


—. 1946. "Use of serum in Heirens quiz still mystery." Chicago Tribune, July 1: 5.


—. 1945. "Widow is found in home; suitor quizzed." Chicago Tribune, June 6: 10.


Decatur Daily Review. 1946. "Chicago girl kidnapped; note demands $20,000." Decatur Daily Review, January 7: 1.


—. 1946. "Janitors grilled in kidnap-death." Decatur Daily Review, January 9: 1.


Decatur Herald. 1945. "Brutal WAVE slayer sought." Decatur Herald, December 12: 1.


Higgins, Michael. 2007. "1940s killer denied parole." Chicago Tribune, August 3: 1.


—. 2007. "Is 61 years in prison enough retribution." Chicago Tribune, July 29: 1.


Kennedy, Dolores. 1991. William Heirens: His Day in Court. New York, NY: Bonus Books.


New York Times. 1946. "Heirens confesses in no-chair deal." New York Times, August 7: 36.


Pantagraph. 1945. "Former Wave found brutally slain in Chicago bathtub." Pantagraph, December 10: 1.


People of the State of Illinois v William Heirens. 1954. 33165 (Supreme Court of Illinois, September 23).


People of the State of Illinois v William Heirens. 1995. 1-90-2240 (Appellate Court of the State of Illinois, March 15).


Priddy, Gladys. 1945. "Slain ex-WAVE a friend to all, roomate says." Chicago Tribune, December 14: 3.

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]]> The Lipstick Killer (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:59 The brutal murders of Ross, Brown, and Degnan shocked the city of Chicago and terrified and outraged the city’s residents, who wanted only to feel safe once again. Under intense pressure from the press, the public, and city officials, investigators were desperate to catch the killer and solve the case by any means necessary, even if they had to break more than a few rules and ignore some inconvenient facts in order to do it. Thank you to the incredible Dave white of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Rental Podcast for research!References Amended Petition for Executive Clemency. 2002. C-06103 (Illinois Prisoner Review Board, April). Arizona Republic . 1946. "Defendant fails in plea to jury." Arizona Republic, June 20: 18. Banks, Joe. 1946. "Prisoner says he killed girl." Tucson Daily Citizen, June 26: 1. Chicago Tribune. 1946. "Police resift all clues in Degnan case." Chcago Tribune, January 12: 1. —. 1946. "2 rewards offered for 'execution' of girl's kidnap-slayer." Chicago Tribune, January 8: 2. —. 1946. "Call Heirens sane; today's plea in doubt." Chicago Tribune, September 4: 1. —. 1946. "Child stolen from her bed during the night." Chicago Tribune, January 8: 1. —. 1945. "Ex-WAVE slain, plea written in red on wall." Chicago Tribune, December 11: 1. —. 1946. "Handwriting similarity to killer's shown." Chicago Tribune, June 27: 1. —. 1946. "Heirens gets new grilling following 'futile' lie test." Chicago Tribune, July 1: 1. —. 1946. "Heirens made choice of plea, attorneys say." Chicago Tribune, August 7: 12. —. 1946. "Murders, assaults, thefts, shooting; Heirens' story." Chicago Tribune, August 7: 1. —. 1945. "Mystery grows in WAVE slaying." Chicago Tribune, December 12: 1. —. 1943. "Organize posse of tenants and catch prowler." Chicago Tribune, August 9: 18. —. 1946. "Repudiates his 'confession' in Degnan slaying." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 6. —. 1946. "Student held in Degnan case puzzles police." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 1. —. 1946. "Tubs in basement, saw and ax held best clews." Chicago Tribune, January 9: 1. —. 1946. "U.C. Sophomore, facing police quiz, fakes coma." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 1. —. 1946. "Use of serum in Heirens quiz still mystery." Chicago Tribune, July 1: 5. —. 1945. "Widow is found in home; suitor quizzed." Chicago Tribune, June 6: 10. Decatur Daily Review. 1946. "Chicago girl kidnapped; note demands $20,000." Decatur Daily Review, January 7: 1. —. 1946. "Janitors grilled in kidnap-death." Decatur Daily Review, January 9: 1. Decatur Herald. 1945. "Brutal WAVE slayer sought." Decatur Herald, December 12: 1. Higgins, Michael. 2007. "1940s killer denied parole." Chicago Tribune, August 3: 1. —. 2007. "Is 61 years in prison enough retribution." Chicago Tribune, July 29: 1. Kennedy, Dolores. 1991. William Heirens: His Day in Court. New York, NY: Bonus Books. New York Times. 1946. "Heirens confesses in no-chair deal." New York Times, August 7: 36. Pantagraph. 1945. "Former Wave found brutally slain in Chicago bathtub." Pantagraph, December 10: 1. People of the State of Illinois v William Heirens. 1954. 33165 (Supreme Court of Illinois, September 23). People of the State of Illinois v William Heirens. 1995. 1-90-2240 (Appellate Court of the State of Illinois, March 15). Priddy, Gladys. 1945. "Slain ex-WAVE a friend to all, roomate says." Chicago Tribune, December 14: 3. The brutal murders of Ross, Brown, and Degnan shocked the city of Chicago and terrified and outraged the city’s residents, who wanted only to feel safe once again. Under intense pressure from the press, the public, and city officials, investigators were desperate to catch the killer and solve the case by any means necessary, even if they had to break more than a few rules and ignore some inconvenient facts in order to do it. Thank you to the incredible Dave white of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Rental Podcast for research!References Amended Petition for Executive Clemency. 2002. C-06103 (Illinois Prisoner Review Board, April). Arizona Republic . 1946. "Defendant fails in plea to jury." Arizona Republic, June 20: 18. Banks, Joe. 1946. "Prisoner says he killed girl." Tucson Daily Citizen, June 26: 1. Chicago Tribune. 1946. "Police resift all clues in Degnan case." Chcago Tribune, January 12: 1. —. 1946. "2 rewards offered for 'execution' of girl's kidnap-slayer." Chicago Tribune, January 8: 2. —. 1946. "Call Heirens sane; today's plea in doubt." Chicago Tribune, September 4: 1. —. 1946. "Child stolen from her bed during the night." Chicago Tribune, January 8: 1. —. 1945. "Ex-WAVE slain, plea written in red on wall." Chicago Tribune, December 11: 1. —. 1946. "Handwriting similarity to killer's shown." Chicago Tribune, June 27: 1. —. 1946. "Heirens gets new grilling following 'futile' lie test." Chicago Tribune, July 1: 1. —. 1946. "Heirens made choice of plea, attorneys say." Chicago Tribune, August 7: 12. —. 1946. "Murders, assaults, thefts, shooting; Heirens' story." Chicago Tribune, August 7: 1. —. 1945. "Mystery grows in WAVE slaying." Chicago Tribune, December 12: 1. —. 1943. "Organize posse of tenants and catch prowler." Chicago Tribune, August 9: 18. —. 1946. "Repudiates his 'confession' in Degnan slaying." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 6. —. 1946. "Student held in Degnan case puzzles police." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 1. —. 1946. "Tubs in basement, saw and ax held best clews." Chicago Tribune, January 9: 1. —. 1946. "U.C. Sophomore, facing police quiz, fakes coma." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 1. —. 1946. "Use of serum in Heirens quiz still mystery." Chicago Tribune, July 1: 5. —. 1945. "Widow is found in home; suitor quizzed." Chicago Tribune, June 6: 10. Decatur Daily Review. 1946. "Chicago girl kidnapped; note demands $20,000." Decatur Daily Review, January 7: 1. —. 1946. "Janitors grilled in kidnap-death." Decatur Daily Review, January 9: 1. Decatur Herald. 1945. "Brutal WAVE slayer sought." Decatur Herald, December 12: 1. Higgins, Michael. 2007. "1940s killer denied parole." Chicago Tribune, August 3: 1. —. 2007. "Is 61 years in prison enough retribution." Chicago Tribune, July 29: 1. Kennedy, Dolores. 1991. William Heirens: His Day in Court. New York, NY: Bonus Books. New York Times. 1946. "Heirens confesses in no-chair deal." New York Times, August 7: 36. Pantagraph. 1945. "Former Wave found brutally slain in Chicago bathtub." Pantagraph, December 10: 1. People of the State of Illinois v William Heirens. 1954. 33165 (Supreme Court of Illinois, September 23). People of the State of Illinois v William Heirens. 1995. 1-90-2240 (Appellate Court of the State of Illinois, March 15). Priddy, Gladys. 1945. "Slain ex-WAVE a friend to all, roomate says." Chicago Tribune, December 14: 3. true crime, exhibit c true full 549 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/NlzD6DFaMrx4A3GT-G7WsA_y6dnSiZjcgauyx3BTgJg The Lipstick Killer (Part 1) BIG, BIG NEWS AHEAD!!!! We are SO excited to announce that The SEQUEL, yes, the 2nd book of The Dr. Wren Muller Series will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/ PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster while supplies last by visiting thebutchergame.com.


On June 5, 1945, forty-three-year-old Josephine Ross was found stabbed to death in her Chicago apartment. Nothing had been stolen from Ross’ apartment and it appeared as though there were ritualistic aspects to the murder, but with little evidence and no suspects, the case hit a dead end almost as soon as it started. Ross’ murder came to detectives’ minds six months later, when another Chicago woman, Frances Brown, was found murdered in her apartment. This time an ominous message was scrawled on the wall in red lipstick: “For heavens sake catch me before I kill more I cannot control myself.”

The brutal nature of the two murders, and the implication that the killer would strike again, terrified the women of Chicago, and that fear was stoked by the city’s five major newspapers, who were in a daily battle for readers’ attention. The story reached a fever pitch just one month later when six-year-old Suzanne Degnan was abducted from her bedroom by someone who’d entered through an open window. Despite the presence of a ransom note demanding $20,000, investigators discovered Degnan’s dismembered body in the sewer a short time later.

Thank you to the incredible Dave white of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Rental Podcast for research!

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]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lipstick-killer-part-1-3ZErJLtN BIG, BIG NEWS AHEAD!!!! We are SO excited to announce that The SEQUEL, yes, the 2nd book of The Dr. Wren Muller Series will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/ PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster while supplies last by visiting thebutchergame.com.


On June 5, 1945, forty-three-year-old Josephine Ross was found stabbed to death in her Chicago apartment. Nothing had been stolen from Ross’ apartment and it appeared as though there were ritualistic aspects to the murder, but with little evidence and no suspects, the case hit a dead end almost as soon as it started. Ross’ murder came to detectives’ minds six months later, when another Chicago woman, Frances Brown, was found murdered in her apartment. This time an ominous message was scrawled on the wall in red lipstick: “For heavens sake catch me before I kill more I cannot control myself.”

The brutal nature of the two murders, and the implication that the killer would strike again, terrified the women of Chicago, and that fear was stoked by the city’s five major newspapers, who were in a daily battle for readers’ attention. The story reached a fever pitch just one month later when six-year-old Suzanne Degnan was abducted from her bedroom by someone who’d entered through an open window. Despite the presence of a ransom note demanding $20,000, investigators discovered Degnan’s dismembered body in the sewer a short time later.

Thank you to the incredible Dave white of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Rental Podcast for research!

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]]> The Lipstick Killer (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:48 BIG, BIG NEWS AHEAD!!!! We are SO excited to announce that The SEQUEL, yes, the 2nd book of The Dr. Wren Muller Series will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/ PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster while supplies last by visiting thebutchergame.com. On June 5, 1945, forty-three-year-old Josephine Ross was found stabbed to death in her Chicago apartment. Nothing had been stolen from Ross’ apartment and it appeared as though there were ritualistic aspects to the murder, but with little evidence and no suspects, the case hit a dead end almost as soon as it started. Ross’ murder came to detectives’ minds six months later, when another Chicago woman, Frances Brown, was found murdered in her apartment. This time an ominous message was scrawled on the wall in red lipstick: “For heavens sake catch me before I kill more I cannot control myself.”  The brutal nature of the two murders, and the implication that the killer would strike again, terrified the women of Chicago, and that fear was stoked by the city’s five major newspapers, who were in a daily battle for readers’ attention. The story reached a fever pitch just one month later when six-year-old Suzanne Degnan was abducted from her bedroom by someone who’d entered through an open window. Despite the presence of a ransom note demanding $20,000, investigators discovered Degnan’s dismembered body in the sewer a short time later. Thank you to the incredible Dave white of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Rental Podcast for research! BIG, BIG NEWS AHEAD!!!! We are SO excited to announce that The SEQUEL, yes, the 2nd book of The Dr. Wren Muller Series will be released on September 17th, 2024! To Pre-order go to https://zandoprojects.com/books/the-butcher-game/ PLUS! If you preorder the book, get an autographed poster while supplies last by visiting thebutchergame.com. On June 5, 1945, forty-three-year-old Josephine Ross was found stabbed to death in her Chicago apartment. Nothing had been stolen from Ross’ apartment and it appeared as though there were ritualistic aspects to the murder, but with little evidence and no suspects, the case hit a dead end almost as soon as it started. Ross’ murder came to detectives’ minds six months later, when another Chicago woman, Frances Brown, was found murdered in her apartment. This time an ominous message was scrawled on the wall in red lipstick: “For heavens sake catch me before I kill more I cannot control myself.”  The brutal nature of the two murders, and the implication that the killer would strike again, terrified the women of Chicago, and that fear was stoked by the city’s five major newspapers, who were in a daily battle for readers’ attention. The story reached a fever pitch just one month later when six-year-old Suzanne Degnan was abducted from her bedroom by someone who’d entered through an open window. Despite the presence of a ransom note demanding $20,000, investigators discovered Degnan’s dismembered body in the sewer a short time later. Thank you to the incredible Dave white of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Rental Podcast for research! true crime, exhibit c true full 548 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Qbx4BDo3HCvAWQWy8Su7cL3SmRxhfQunD8-5luJ7ISY Lizzie Borden and other Dark Nursery Rhymes (with Special Guests Sabrina & Corinne from Two Girls One Ghost) Sabrina & Corinne from Two Girls One Ghost join us on this week's episode to talk about the dark histories behind childhood nursery rhymes. Fresh off of our ghost hunting experience at the Lizzie Borden house, we talk about the childhood rhyme and where it went wrong, as well as talk about others that SEEMED so innocent!


Don't forget to check the episode on the Two Girls One Ghost feed where we talk about our ghost hunting experiences! It was WILD!


Thank you to the wonderful Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Burton-Hill, Clemency. 2015. The dark side of nursery rhymes. June 10. Accessed February 6, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150610-the-dark-side-of-nursery-rhymes.

Hazlett, Lisa A. 2009. "The use of British nursery rhymes and contemporary technology as venues for creating and expressing hidden literacies throughout time by children, adolescents, and adults." Forum on Public Policy: A Journal of the Oxford Round Table.

Opie, Iona, and Peter Opie. 1952. The Oxofrd Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Roberts, Chris. 2005. Heavy Words Lightly Thrown: The Reason Behind the Rhyme. Sheridan, WY: Gotham Books.

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]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/lizzie-borden-and-other-dark-nursery-rhymes-with-special-guests-sabrina-corinne-from-two-girls-one-ghost-jUzTceug Sabrina & Corinne from Two Girls One Ghost join us on this week's episode to talk about the dark histories behind childhood nursery rhymes. Fresh off of our ghost hunting experience at the Lizzie Borden house, we talk about the childhood rhyme and where it went wrong, as well as talk about others that SEEMED so innocent!


Don't forget to check the episode on the Two Girls One Ghost feed where we talk about our ghost hunting experiences! It was WILD!


Thank you to the wonderful Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Burton-Hill, Clemency. 2015. The dark side of nursery rhymes. June 10. Accessed February 6, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150610-the-dark-side-of-nursery-rhymes.

Hazlett, Lisa A. 2009. "The use of British nursery rhymes and contemporary technology as venues for creating and expressing hidden literacies throughout time by children, adolescents, and adults." Forum on Public Policy: A Journal of the Oxford Round Table.

Opie, Iona, and Peter Opie. 1952. The Oxofrd Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Roberts, Chris. 2005. Heavy Words Lightly Thrown: The Reason Behind the Rhyme. Sheridan, WY: Gotham Books.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Lizzie Borden and other Dark Nursery Rhymes (with Special Guests Sabrina & Corinne from Two Girls One Ghost) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:24:51 Sabrina & Corinne from Two Girls One Ghost join us on this week's episode to talk about the dark histories behind childhood nursery rhymes. Fresh off of our ghost hunting experience at the Lizzie Borden house, we talk about the childhood rhyme and where it went wrong, as well as talk about others that SEEMED so innocent! Don't forget to check the episode on the Two Girls One Ghost feed where we talk about our ghost hunting experiences! It was WILD! Thank you to the wonderful Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research! References Burton-Hill, Clemency. 2015. The dark side of nursery rhymes. June 10. Accessed February 6, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150610-the-dark-side-of-nursery-rhymes. Hazlett, Lisa A. 2009. "The use of British nursery rhymes and contemporary technology as venues for creating and expressing hidden literacies throughout time by children, adolescents, and adults." Forum on Public Policy: A Journal of the Oxford Round Table.  Opie, Iona, and Peter Opie. 1952. The Oxofrd Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. Roberts, Chris. 2005. Heavy Words Lightly Thrown: The Reason Behind the Rhyme. Sheridan, WY: Gotham Books. Sabrina & Corinne from Two Girls One Ghost join us on this week's episode to talk about the dark histories behind childhood nursery rhymes. Fresh off of our ghost hunting experience at the Lizzie Borden house, we talk about the childhood rhyme and where it went wrong, as well as talk about others that SEEMED so innocent! Don't forget to check the episode on the Two Girls One Ghost feed where we talk about our ghost hunting experiences! It was WILD! Thank you to the wonderful Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research! References Burton-Hill, Clemency. 2015. The dark side of nursery rhymes. June 10. Accessed February 6, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150610-the-dark-side-of-nursery-rhymes. Hazlett, Lisa A. 2009. "The use of British nursery rhymes and contemporary technology as venues for creating and expressing hidden literacies throughout time by children, adolescents, and adults." Forum on Public Policy: A Journal of the Oxford Round Table.  Opie, Iona, and Peter Opie. 1952. The Oxofrd Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. Roberts, Chris. 2005. Heavy Words Lightly Thrown: The Reason Behind the Rhyme. Sheridan, WY: Gotham Books. true crime, exhibit c true full 547 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/JwNQe13Z4weWNLLpVmqlowfWy0Vggjup9SdcYBLbDMA Matthew Wales and the Society Murders When millionaire Australian socialite Margaret Wales-King and her husband, Paul King, disappeared in April 2002, friends and family became concerned something serious had happened to the older couple. Those fears and concerns were confirmed a few weeks later, when park rangers discovered their bodies in a shallow grave in Marysville, Victoria. Margaret and her husband had been clubbed and strangled to death.


The press dubbed the murders “the society killings” and the tragedy captured the Australian public’s attention for the ways it seemed to have been pulled right out of a classic mystery novel. Yet for all the couple’s wealth, nothing appeared to be missing from their home and their bodies were discovered still wearing jewelry and in possession of credit cards and other valuables. Under the circumstances, police looked to Wales-King’s children, who stood to gain a great deal of money in the event of Margaret’s death. Within a week the case started to come together, and a suspect was revealed.


While most of the family responded to the Wales-King murders in a manner one would expect, thirty-four-year-old Matthew Wales behavior was erratic, explosive, and suspicious. Upon interviewing Matthew, investigators learned he was the last person to have seen his mother and stepfather the night they were murdered, after having dinner with Matthew and his wife, Maritza. A few weeks later, after multiple interviews, Matthew Wales confessed to murdering his parents; though why he had done it came as a shock to everyone who knew the family.


References

Anderson, Paul, Philip Cullen, and Mark Butler. 2002. "Bodies of missing couple in shallow grave." Advertiser, May 1.

Bonney, Hilary. 2003. The Society Murders: The true story of the Wales-King murders. Crows Nest, Australia: Allen and Unwin.

Clifton, Brad. 2002. "From high society to a grave in the bush." Daily Telegraph, May 4.

Daily Telegraph. 2002. "Son guilty of family killing." Daily Telegraph, October 18.

Green, Sue. 2002. "Crowds gather as search unfolds - son, wife charged over murders." Daily Telegraph, May 13.

Medew, Julia. 2007. "Wife of 'society murderer' avoids jail on ring theft." The Age, February 21.

Monroe, Ian. 2002. "The wayward youngest son." The Age, October 18.

Murphy, Padric. 2002. "Couple's disappearance baffles police." The Age, April 11.

Ross, Norrie, and Mark Buttler. 2003. "Death family vendetta, wife of killer brother will not profit." The Mercury, April 12.

Silvester, John. 2003. "Murder in the Family." The Age, April 11.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/matthew-wales-and-the-society-murders-aTZNXkk6 When millionaire Australian socialite Margaret Wales-King and her husband, Paul King, disappeared in April 2002, friends and family became concerned something serious had happened to the older couple. Those fears and concerns were confirmed a few weeks later, when park rangers discovered their bodies in a shallow grave in Marysville, Victoria. Margaret and her husband had been clubbed and strangled to death.


The press dubbed the murders “the society killings” and the tragedy captured the Australian public’s attention for the ways it seemed to have been pulled right out of a classic mystery novel. Yet for all the couple’s wealth, nothing appeared to be missing from their home and their bodies were discovered still wearing jewelry and in possession of credit cards and other valuables. Under the circumstances, police looked to Wales-King’s children, who stood to gain a great deal of money in the event of Margaret’s death. Within a week the case started to come together, and a suspect was revealed.


While most of the family responded to the Wales-King murders in a manner one would expect, thirty-four-year-old Matthew Wales behavior was erratic, explosive, and suspicious. Upon interviewing Matthew, investigators learned he was the last person to have seen his mother and stepfather the night they were murdered, after having dinner with Matthew and his wife, Maritza. A few weeks later, after multiple interviews, Matthew Wales confessed to murdering his parents; though why he had done it came as a shock to everyone who knew the family.


References

Anderson, Paul, Philip Cullen, and Mark Butler. 2002. "Bodies of missing couple in shallow grave." Advertiser, May 1.

Bonney, Hilary. 2003. The Society Murders: The true story of the Wales-King murders. Crows Nest, Australia: Allen and Unwin.

Clifton, Brad. 2002. "From high society to a grave in the bush." Daily Telegraph, May 4.

Daily Telegraph. 2002. "Son guilty of family killing." Daily Telegraph, October 18.

Green, Sue. 2002. "Crowds gather as search unfolds - son, wife charged over murders." Daily Telegraph, May 13.

Medew, Julia. 2007. "Wife of 'society murderer' avoids jail on ring theft." The Age, February 21.

Monroe, Ian. 2002. "The wayward youngest son." The Age, October 18.

Murphy, Padric. 2002. "Couple's disappearance baffles police." The Age, April 11.

Ross, Norrie, and Mark Buttler. 2003. "Death family vendetta, wife of killer brother will not profit." The Mercury, April 12.

Silvester, John. 2003. "Murder in the Family." The Age, April 11.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Matthew Wales and the Society Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:26:34 When millionaire Australian socialite Margaret Wales-King and her husband, Paul King, disappeared in April 2002, friends and family became concerned something serious had happened to the older couple. Those fears and concerns were confirmed a few weeks later, when park rangers discovered their bodies in a shallow grave in Marysville, Victoria. Margaret and her husband had been clubbed and strangled to death. The press dubbed the murders “the society killings” and the tragedy captured the Australian public’s attention for the ways it seemed to have been pulled right out of a classic mystery novel. Yet for all the couple’s wealth, nothing appeared to be missing from their home and their bodies were discovered still wearing jewelry and in possession of credit cards and other valuables. Under the circumstances, police looked to Wales-King’s children, who stood to gain a great deal of money in the event of Margaret’s death. Within a week the case started to come together, and a suspect was revealed. While most of the family responded to the Wales-King murders in a manner one would expect, thirty-four-year-old Matthew Wales behavior was erratic, explosive, and suspicious. Upon interviewing Matthew, investigators learned he was the last person to have seen his mother and stepfather the night they were murdered, after having dinner with Matthew and his wife, Maritza. A few weeks later, after multiple interviews, Matthew Wales confessed to murdering his parents; though why he had done it came as a shock to everyone who knew the family. References Anderson, Paul, Philip Cullen, and Mark Butler. 2002. "Bodies of missing couple in shallow grave." Advertiser, May 1. Bonney, Hilary. 2003. The Society Murders: The true story of the Wales-King murders. Crows Nest, Australia: Allen and Unwin. Clifton, Brad. 2002. "From high society to a grave in the bush." Daily Telegraph, May 4. Daily Telegraph. 2002. "Son guilty of family killing." Daily Telegraph, October 18. Green, Sue. 2002. "Crowds gather as search unfolds - son, wife charged over murders." Daily Telegraph, May 13. Medew, Julia. 2007. "Wife of 'society murderer' avoids jail on ring theft." The Age, February 21. Monroe, Ian. 2002. "The wayward youngest son." The Age, October 18. Murphy, Padric. 2002. "Couple's disappearance baffles police." The Age, April 11. Ross, Norrie, and Mark Buttler. 2003. "Death family vendetta, wife of killer brother will not profit." The Mercury, April 12. Silvester, John. 2003. "Murder in the Family." The Age, April 11. When millionaire Australian socialite Margaret Wales-King and her husband, Paul King, disappeared in April 2002, friends and family became concerned something serious had happened to the older couple. Those fears and concerns were confirmed a few weeks later, when park rangers discovered their bodies in a shallow grave in Marysville, Victoria. Margaret and her husband had been clubbed and strangled to death. The press dubbed the murders “the society killings” and the tragedy captured the Australian public’s attention for the ways it seemed to have been pulled right out of a classic mystery novel. Yet for all the couple’s wealth, nothing appeared to be missing from their home and their bodies were discovered still wearing jewelry and in possession of credit cards and other valuables. Under the circumstances, police looked to Wales-King’s children, who stood to gain a great deal of money in the event of Margaret’s death. Within a week the case started to come together, and a suspect was revealed. While most of the family responded to the Wales-King murders in a manner one would expect, thirty-four-year-old Matthew Wales behavior was erratic, explosive, and suspicious. Upon interviewing Matthew, investigators learned he was the last person to have seen his mother and stepfather the night they were murdered, after having dinner with Matthew and his wife, Maritza. A few weeks later, after multiple interviews, Matthew Wales confessed to murdering his parents; though why he had done it came as a shock to everyone who knew the family. References Anderson, Paul, Philip Cullen, and Mark Butler. 2002. "Bodies of missing couple in shallow grave." Advertiser, May 1. Bonney, Hilary. 2003. The Society Murders: The true story of the Wales-King murders. Crows Nest, Australia: Allen and Unwin. Clifton, Brad. 2002. "From high society to a grave in the bush." Daily Telegraph, May 4. Daily Telegraph. 2002. "Son guilty of family killing." Daily Telegraph, October 18. Green, Sue. 2002. "Crowds gather as search unfolds - son, wife charged over murders." Daily Telegraph, May 13. Medew, Julia. 2007. "Wife of 'society murderer' avoids jail on ring theft." The Age, February 21. Monroe, Ian. 2002. "The wayward youngest son." The Age, October 18. Murphy, Padric. 2002. "Couple's disappearance baffles police." The Age, April 11. Ross, Norrie, and Mark Buttler. 2003. "Death family vendetta, wife of killer brother will not profit." The Mercury, April 12. Silvester, John. 2003. "Murder in the Family." The Age, April 11. true crime, exhibit c true full 546 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9U0J2x5Ljp8tw_VKyZRitqXVEeXBD9GWC_63MqR1lW8 The Career Girl Murders (Part 2) While the tragic loss of two young lives was particularly shocking, the Career Girl Murders is better remembered as one of the most egregious cases of police coercion and abuse in the state’s history. Eight months after the murder, investigators arrested nineteen-year-old George Whitmore, an intellectually disabled day laborer from whom they elicited a false confession, not only for the murder of Hoffert and Wylie, but also for the murder of a single mother in Brooklyn. Eight more months would pass before the charges against Whitmore were dropped, and several more years before police arrested Wylie and Hoffert’s real killer, twenty-two-year-old drug addict and burglar Richard Robles.

The murders of Emily Hoffert and Janice Wylie were just two of several high-profile New York City murders that reshaped how wealthy and middle-class white people thought of urban life in the 1960s. More importantly, however, it’s more important legacy is the extent to which it shined a light on how race and class can influence a police investigation and jury verdict, and how justice can be delayed or diverted in the interest of efficiency and the illusion of safety.

References

Anderson, David. 1965. "Jury that convicted Whitmore to be questioned on race bias." New York Times, January 15: 19.

Bigart, Homer. 1963. "Killing of 2 girls yields no clue; police question 500 in a month." New York Times, September 27: 1.

Buckley, Thomas. 1964. "Youth is accused in Wylie slaying." New York Times, April 26: 1.

Clark, Alfred E. 1963. "Girl got phone threats 10 days before murder." New York Times, August 30: 13.

Gansberg, Martin. 1964. "East Side tenants sigh in relief at capture of slaying suspect." New York Times, April 27: 21.

Johnson, Marilynn S. 2011. "The Career Girl Murders: Gender, Race, and Crime in 1960s New York." Women's Studies Quarerly (The Feminist Press at City University of New York) 244-261.

Jones, Theodore. 1965. "Jury finds Robles guilty in Wylie-Hoffert killings." New York Times, December 2: 1.

—. 1965. "Witness says Robles pondered murdering girls." New York Times, November 4: 40.

Kihiss, Peter. 1964. "Brooklyn indicts 3-slaying suspect." New York Times, April 29: 48.

Lefkowitz, Bernard, and Ken Gross. 1969. The Victims: The Wylie-Hoffert Murder Case and its Strange Aftermath. New York, NY: Putnam.

National Registry of Exonerations. n.d. George Whitmore, Jr. Accessed January 17, 2024. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=358.

New York Times. 1963. "2 girls murdered in E. 88th St. flat." New York Times, August 29: 1.

—. 1975. "Max Wylie, writer, murder victim's father, is suicide." New York Times, September 23: 24.

—. 1946. "Suspect in slaying of 2 career girls found sane here." New York Times, October 17: 31.

—. 1964. "Whitmore guilty of rape attempt in Brooklyn case." New York Times, November 19: 43.

Roth, Jack. 1965. "Trial fading out in Wylie murder." New York Times, January 22: 17.

The People of the State of New York, v. Richard Robles. 1970. 27 N.Y.2d 155 (Court of Appeals of the State of New York, September 24).

Tolchin, Martin. 1964. "Victim describes Brooklyn attack." New York Times, November 13: 30.

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]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-career-girl-murders-part-2-HM_KvG3Z While the tragic loss of two young lives was particularly shocking, the Career Girl Murders is better remembered as one of the most egregious cases of police coercion and abuse in the state’s history. Eight months after the murder, investigators arrested nineteen-year-old George Whitmore, an intellectually disabled day laborer from whom they elicited a false confession, not only for the murder of Hoffert and Wylie, but also for the murder of a single mother in Brooklyn. Eight more months would pass before the charges against Whitmore were dropped, and several more years before police arrested Wylie and Hoffert’s real killer, twenty-two-year-old drug addict and burglar Richard Robles.

The murders of Emily Hoffert and Janice Wylie were just two of several high-profile New York City murders that reshaped how wealthy and middle-class white people thought of urban life in the 1960s. More importantly, however, it’s more important legacy is the extent to which it shined a light on how race and class can influence a police investigation and jury verdict, and how justice can be delayed or diverted in the interest of efficiency and the illusion of safety.

References

Anderson, David. 1965. "Jury that convicted Whitmore to be questioned on race bias." New York Times, January 15: 19.

Bigart, Homer. 1963. "Killing of 2 girls yields no clue; police question 500 in a month." New York Times, September 27: 1.

Buckley, Thomas. 1964. "Youth is accused in Wylie slaying." New York Times, April 26: 1.

Clark, Alfred E. 1963. "Girl got phone threats 10 days before murder." New York Times, August 30: 13.

Gansberg, Martin. 1964. "East Side tenants sigh in relief at capture of slaying suspect." New York Times, April 27: 21.

Johnson, Marilynn S. 2011. "The Career Girl Murders: Gender, Race, and Crime in 1960s New York." Women's Studies Quarerly (The Feminist Press at City University of New York) 244-261.

Jones, Theodore. 1965. "Jury finds Robles guilty in Wylie-Hoffert killings." New York Times, December 2: 1.

—. 1965. "Witness says Robles pondered murdering girls." New York Times, November 4: 40.

Kihiss, Peter. 1964. "Brooklyn indicts 3-slaying suspect." New York Times, April 29: 48.

Lefkowitz, Bernard, and Ken Gross. 1969. The Victims: The Wylie-Hoffert Murder Case and its Strange Aftermath. New York, NY: Putnam.

National Registry of Exonerations. n.d. George Whitmore, Jr. Accessed January 17, 2024. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=358.

New York Times. 1963. "2 girls murdered in E. 88th St. flat." New York Times, August 29: 1.

—. 1975. "Max Wylie, writer, murder victim's father, is suicide." New York Times, September 23: 24.

—. 1946. "Suspect in slaying of 2 career girls found sane here." New York Times, October 17: 31.

—. 1964. "Whitmore guilty of rape attempt in Brooklyn case." New York Times, November 19: 43.

Roth, Jack. 1965. "Trial fading out in Wylie murder." New York Times, January 22: 17.

The People of the State of New York, v. Richard Robles. 1970. 27 N.Y.2d 155 (Court of Appeals of the State of New York, September 24).

Tolchin, Martin. 1964. "Victim describes Brooklyn attack." New York Times, November 13: 30.

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]]> The Career Girl Murders (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:20 While the tragic loss of two young lives was particularly shocking, the Career Girl Murders is better remembered as one of the most egregious cases of police coercion and abuse in the state’s history. Eight months after the murder, investigators arrested nineteen-year-old George Whitmore, an intellectually disabled day laborer from whom they elicited a false confession, not only for the murder of Hoffert and Wylie, but also for the murder of a single mother in Brooklyn. Eight more months would pass before the charges against Whitmore were dropped, and several more years before police arrested Wylie and Hoffert’s real killer, twenty-two-year-old drug addict and burglar Richard Robles.  The murders of Emily Hoffert and Janice Wylie were just two of several high-profile New York City murders that reshaped how wealthy and middle-class white people thought of urban life in the 1960s. More importantly, however, it’s more important legacy is the extent to which it shined a light on how race and class can influence a police investigation and jury verdict, and how justice can be delayed or diverted in the interest of efficiency and the illusion of safety. References Anderson, David. 1965. "Jury that convicted Whitmore to be questioned on race bias." New York Times, January 15: 19. Bigart, Homer. 1963. "Killing of 2 girls yields no clue; police question 500 in a month." New York Times, September 27: 1. Buckley, Thomas. 1964. "Youth is accused in Wylie slaying." New York Times, April 26: 1. Clark, Alfred E. 1963. "Girl got phone threats 10 days before murder." New York Times, August 30: 13. Gansberg, Martin. 1964. "East Side tenants sigh in relief at capture of slaying suspect." New York Times, April 27: 21. Johnson, Marilynn S. 2011. "The Career Girl Murders: Gender, Race, and Crime in 1960s New York." Women's Studies Quarerly (The Feminist Press at City University of New York) 244-261. Jones, Theodore. 1965. "Jury finds Robles guilty in Wylie-Hoffert killings." New York Times, December 2: 1. —. 1965. "Witness says Robles pondered murdering girls." New York Times, November 4: 40. Kihiss, Peter. 1964. "Brooklyn indicts 3-slaying suspect." New York Times, April 29: 48. Lefkowitz, Bernard, and Ken Gross. 1969. The Victims: The Wylie-Hoffert Murder Case and its Strange Aftermath. New York, NY: Putnam. National Registry of Exonerations. n.d. George Whitmore, Jr. Accessed January 17, 2024. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=358. New York Times. 1963. "2 girls murdered in E. 88th St. flat." New York Times, August 29: 1. —. 1975. "Max Wylie, writer, murder victim's father, is suicide." New York Times, September 23: 24. —. 1946. "Suspect in slaying of 2 career girls found sane here." New York Times, October 17: 31. —. 1964. "Whitmore guilty of rape attempt in Brooklyn case." New York Times, November 19: 43. Roth, Jack. 1965. "Trial fading out in Wylie murder." New York Times, January 22: 17. The People of the State of New York, v. Richard Robles. 1970. 27 N.Y.2d 155 (Court of Appeals of the State of New York, September 24). Tolchin, Martin. 1964. "Victim describes Brooklyn attack." New York Times, November 13: 30. While the tragic loss of two young lives was particularly shocking, the Career Girl Murders is better remembered as one of the most egregious cases of police coercion and abuse in the state’s history. Eight months after the murder, investigators arrested nineteen-year-old George Whitmore, an intellectually disabled day laborer from whom they elicited a false confession, not only for the murder of Hoffert and Wylie, but also for the murder of a single mother in Brooklyn. Eight more months would pass before the charges against Whitmore were dropped, and several more years before police arrested Wylie and Hoffert’s real killer, twenty-two-year-old drug addict and burglar Richard Robles.  The murders of Emily Hoffert and Janice Wylie were just two of several high-profile New York City murders that reshaped how wealthy and middle-class white people thought of urban life in the 1960s. More importantly, however, it’s more important legacy is the extent to which it shined a light on how race and class can influence a police investigation and jury verdict, and how justice can be delayed or diverted in the interest of efficiency and the illusion of safety. References Anderson, David. 1965. "Jury that convicted Whitmore to be questioned on race bias." New York Times, January 15: 19. Bigart, Homer. 1963. "Killing of 2 girls yields no clue; police question 500 in a month." New York Times, September 27: 1. Buckley, Thomas. 1964. "Youth is accused in Wylie slaying." New York Times, April 26: 1. Clark, Alfred E. 1963. "Girl got phone threats 10 days before murder." New York Times, August 30: 13. Gansberg, Martin. 1964. "East Side tenants sigh in relief at capture of slaying suspect." New York Times, April 27: 21. Johnson, Marilynn S. 2011. "The Career Girl Murders: Gender, Race, and Crime in 1960s New York." Women's Studies Quarerly (The Feminist Press at City University of New York) 244-261. Jones, Theodore. 1965. "Jury finds Robles guilty in Wylie-Hoffert killings." New York Times, December 2: 1. —. 1965. "Witness says Robles pondered murdering girls." New York Times, November 4: 40. Kihiss, Peter. 1964. "Brooklyn indicts 3-slaying suspect." New York Times, April 29: 48. Lefkowitz, Bernard, and Ken Gross. 1969. The Victims: The Wylie-Hoffert Murder Case and its Strange Aftermath. New York, NY: Putnam. National Registry of Exonerations. n.d. George Whitmore, Jr. Accessed January 17, 2024. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=358. New York Times. 1963. "2 girls murdered in E. 88th St. flat." New York Times, August 29: 1. —. 1975. "Max Wylie, writer, murder victim's father, is suicide." New York Times, September 23: 24. —. 1946. "Suspect in slaying of 2 career girls found sane here." New York Times, October 17: 31. —. 1964. "Whitmore guilty of rape attempt in Brooklyn case." New York Times, November 19: 43. Roth, Jack. 1965. "Trial fading out in Wylie murder." New York Times, January 22: 17. The People of the State of New York, v. Richard Robles. 1970. 27 N.Y.2d 155 (Court of Appeals of the State of New York, September 24). Tolchin, Martin. 1964. "Victim describes Brooklyn attack." New York Times, November 13: 30. true crime, exhibit c true full 545 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6VIwNPR8yuOxkMxUwVavtZOIYBpGGDlRd1YOK4ZVAE8 The Career Girl Murders (Part 1) On August 28, 1963, Patricia Tolles returned home from work to find her New York City apartment ransacked, a bloody knife in the bathroom, and her roommates, Emily Hoffert and Janice Wylie, nowhere to be found. Patricia went to the lobby and called Janice’s father, Max Wylie, who came over immediately and searched the apartment, finding the bodies of his daughter and Hoffert in one of the bedrooms. Labeled by the press as the “Career Girl Murders,” the murders of Wylie and Hoffert shook the relatively quiet Upper East Side neighborhood and left many residents—particularly young women—feeling vulnerable and afraid.


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References

Anderson, David. 1965. "Jury that convicted Whitmore to be questioned on race bias." New York Times, January 15: 19.

Bigart, Homer. 1963. "Killing of 2 girls yields no clue; police question 500 in a month." New York Times, September 27: 1.

Buckley, Thomas. 1964. "Youth is accused in Wylie slaying." New York Times, April 26: 1.

Clark, Alfred E. 1963. "Girl got phone threats 10 days before murder." New York Times, August 30: 13.

Gansberg, Martin. 1964. "East Side tenants sigh in relief at capture of slaying suspect." New York Times, April 27: 21.

Johnson, Marilynn S. 2011. "The Career Girl Murders: Gender, Race, and Crime in 1960s New York." Women's Studies Quarerly (The Feminist Press at City University of New York) 244-261.

Jones, Theodore. 1965. "Jury finds Robles guilty in Wylie-Hoffert killings." New York Times, December 2: 1.

—. 1965. "Witness says Robles pondered murdering girls." New York Times, November 4: 40.

Kihiss, Peter. 1964. "Brooklyn indicts 3-slaying suspect." New York Times, April 29: 48.

Lefkowitz, Bernard, and Ken Gross. 1969. The Victims: The Wylie-Hoffert Murder Case and its Strange Aftermath. New York, NY: Putnam.

National Registry of Exonerations. n.d. George Whitmore, Jr. Accessed January 17, 2024. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=358.

New York Times. 1963. "2 girls murdered in E. 88th St. flat." New York Times, August 29: 1.

—. 1975. "Max Wylie, writer, murder victim's father, is suicide." New York Times, September 23: 24.

—. 1946. "Suspect in slaying of 2 career girls found sane here." New York Times, October 17: 31.

—. 1964. "Whitmore guilty of rape attempt in Brooklyn case." New York Times, November 19: 43.

Roth, Jack. 1965. "Trial fading out in Wylie murder." New York Times, January 22: 17.

The People of the State of New York, v. Richard Robles. 1970. 27 N.Y.2d 155 (Court of Appeals of the State of New York, September 24).

Tolchin, Martin. 1964. "Victim describes Brooklyn attack." New York Times, November 13: 30.

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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-career-girl-murders-part-1-9N5Lu5yC On August 28, 1963, Patricia Tolles returned home from work to find her New York City apartment ransacked, a bloody knife in the bathroom, and her roommates, Emily Hoffert and Janice Wylie, nowhere to be found. Patricia went to the lobby and called Janice’s father, Max Wylie, who came over immediately and searched the apartment, finding the bodies of his daughter and Hoffert in one of the bedrooms. Labeled by the press as the “Career Girl Murders,” the murders of Wylie and Hoffert shook the relatively quiet Upper East Side neighborhood and left many residents—particularly young women—feeling vulnerable and afraid.


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References

Anderson, David. 1965. "Jury that convicted Whitmore to be questioned on race bias." New York Times, January 15: 19.

Bigart, Homer. 1963. "Killing of 2 girls yields no clue; police question 500 in a month." New York Times, September 27: 1.

Buckley, Thomas. 1964. "Youth is accused in Wylie slaying." New York Times, April 26: 1.

Clark, Alfred E. 1963. "Girl got phone threats 10 days before murder." New York Times, August 30: 13.

Gansberg, Martin. 1964. "East Side tenants sigh in relief at capture of slaying suspect." New York Times, April 27: 21.

Johnson, Marilynn S. 2011. "The Career Girl Murders: Gender, Race, and Crime in 1960s New York." Women's Studies Quarerly (The Feminist Press at City University of New York) 244-261.

Jones, Theodore. 1965. "Jury finds Robles guilty in Wylie-Hoffert killings." New York Times, December 2: 1.

—. 1965. "Witness says Robles pondered murdering girls." New York Times, November 4: 40.

Kihiss, Peter. 1964. "Brooklyn indicts 3-slaying suspect." New York Times, April 29: 48.

Lefkowitz, Bernard, and Ken Gross. 1969. The Victims: The Wylie-Hoffert Murder Case and its Strange Aftermath. New York, NY: Putnam.

National Registry of Exonerations. n.d. George Whitmore, Jr. Accessed January 17, 2024. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=358.

New York Times. 1963. "2 girls murdered in E. 88th St. flat." New York Times, August 29: 1.

—. 1975. "Max Wylie, writer, murder victim's father, is suicide." New York Times, September 23: 24.

—. 1946. "Suspect in slaying of 2 career girls found sane here." New York Times, October 17: 31.

—. 1964. "Whitmore guilty of rape attempt in Brooklyn case." New York Times, November 19: 43.

Roth, Jack. 1965. "Trial fading out in Wylie murder." New York Times, January 22: 17.

The People of the State of New York, v. Richard Robles. 1970. 27 N.Y.2d 155 (Court of Appeals of the State of New York, September 24).

Tolchin, Martin. 1964. "Victim describes Brooklyn attack." New York Times, November 13: 30.

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]]> The Career Girl Murders (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:12 On August 28, 1963, Patricia Tolles returned home from work to find her New York City apartment ransacked, a bloody knife in the bathroom, and her roommates, Emily Hoffert and Janice Wylie, nowhere to be found. Patricia went to the lobby and called Janice’s father, Max Wylie, who came over immediately and searched the apartment, finding the bodies of his daughter and Hoffert in one of the bedrooms. Labeled by the press as the “Career Girl Murders,” the murders of Wylie and Hoffert shook the relatively quiet Upper East Side neighborhood and left many residents—particularly young women—feeling vulnerable and afraid.  Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research! References Anderson, David. 1965. "Jury that convicted Whitmore to be questioned on race bias." New York Times, January 15: 19. Bigart, Homer. 1963. "Killing of 2 girls yields no clue; police question 500 in a month." New York Times, September 27: 1. Buckley, Thomas. 1964. "Youth is accused in Wylie slaying." New York Times, April 26: 1. Clark, Alfred E. 1963. "Girl got phone threats 10 days before murder." New York Times, August 30: 13. Gansberg, Martin. 1964. "East Side tenants sigh in relief at capture of slaying suspect." New York Times, April 27: 21. Johnson, Marilynn S. 2011. "The Career Girl Murders: Gender, Race, and Crime in 1960s New York." Women's Studies Quarerly (The Feminist Press at City University of New York) 244-261. Jones, Theodore. 1965. "Jury finds Robles guilty in Wylie-Hoffert killings." New York Times, December 2: 1. —. 1965. "Witness says Robles pondered murdering girls." New York Times, November 4: 40. Kihiss, Peter. 1964. "Brooklyn indicts 3-slaying suspect." New York Times, April 29: 48. Lefkowitz, Bernard, and Ken Gross. 1969. The Victims: The Wylie-Hoffert Murder Case and its Strange Aftermath. New York, NY: Putnam. National Registry of Exonerations. n.d. George Whitmore, Jr. Accessed January 17, 2024. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=358. New York Times. 1963. "2 girls murdered in E. 88th St. flat." New York Times, August 29: 1. —. 1975. "Max Wylie, writer, murder victim's father, is suicide." New York Times, September 23: 24. —. 1946. "Suspect in slaying of 2 career girls found sane here." New York Times, October 17: 31. —. 1964. "Whitmore guilty of rape attempt in Brooklyn case." New York Times, November 19: 43. Roth, Jack. 1965. "Trial fading out in Wylie murder." New York Times, January 22: 17. The People of the State of New York, v. Richard Robles. 1970. 27 N.Y.2d 155 (Court of Appeals of the State of New York, September 24). Tolchin, Martin. 1964. "Victim describes Brooklyn attack." New York Times, November 13: 30. On August 28, 1963, Patricia Tolles returned home from work to find her New York City apartment ransacked, a bloody knife in the bathroom, and her roommates, Emily Hoffert and Janice Wylie, nowhere to be found. Patricia went to the lobby and called Janice’s father, Max Wylie, who came over immediately and searched the apartment, finding the bodies of his daughter and Hoffert in one of the bedrooms. Labeled by the press as the “Career Girl Murders,” the murders of Wylie and Hoffert shook the relatively quiet Upper East Side neighborhood and left many residents—particularly young women—feeling vulnerable and afraid.  Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research! References Anderson, David. 1965. "Jury that convicted Whitmore to be questioned on race bias." New York Times, January 15: 19. Bigart, Homer. 1963. "Killing of 2 girls yields no clue; police question 500 in a month." New York Times, September 27: 1. Buckley, Thomas. 1964. "Youth is accused in Wylie slaying." New York Times, April 26: 1. Clark, Alfred E. 1963. "Girl got phone threats 10 days before murder." New York Times, August 30: 13. Gansberg, Martin. 1964. "East Side tenants sigh in relief at capture of slaying suspect." New York Times, April 27: 21. Johnson, Marilynn S. 2011. "The Career Girl Murders: Gender, Race, and Crime in 1960s New York." Women's Studies Quarerly (The Feminist Press at City University of New York) 244-261. Jones, Theodore. 1965. "Jury finds Robles guilty in Wylie-Hoffert killings." New York Times, December 2: 1. —. 1965. "Witness says Robles pondered murdering girls." New York Times, November 4: 40. Kihiss, Peter. 1964. "Brooklyn indicts 3-slaying suspect." New York Times, April 29: 48. Lefkowitz, Bernard, and Ken Gross. 1969. The Victims: The Wylie-Hoffert Murder Case and its Strange Aftermath. New York, NY: Putnam. National Registry of Exonerations. n.d. George Whitmore, Jr. Accessed January 17, 2024. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=358. New York Times. 1963. "2 girls murdered in E. 88th St. flat." New York Times, August 29: 1. —. 1975. "Max Wylie, writer, murder victim's father, is suicide." New York Times, September 23: 24. —. 1946. "Suspect in slaying of 2 career girls found sane here." New York Times, October 17: 31. —. 1964. "Whitmore guilty of rape attempt in Brooklyn case." New York Times, November 19: 43. Roth, Jack. 1965. "Trial fading out in Wylie murder." New York Times, January 22: 17. The People of the State of New York, v. Richard Robles. 1970. 27 N.Y.2d 155 (Court of Appeals of the State of New York, September 24). Tolchin, Martin. 1964. "Victim describes Brooklyn attack." New York Times, November 13: 30. true crime, exhibit c true full 544 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1c61TVxvMI-2pELgCe5jirgEpNRQaGBkmq4AYST7Cqc The Execution of Hamida Djandoubi (with Special Guests Alvin & Fran From Affirmative Murder Podcast) Alvin & Fran from Affirmative Murder Podcast join us today to tell us about the execution of Hamida Djandoubi. On September 10th, 1977, Djandoubi's execution sentence was carried out by Guillotine, and marked the last time it was used for capital punishment in the western world.

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]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-execution-of-hamida-djandoubi-with-special-guests-alvin-fran-from-affirmative-murder-podcast-_xwFrLbt Alvin & Fran from Affirmative Murder Podcast join us today to tell us about the execution of Hamida Djandoubi. On September 10th, 1977, Djandoubi's execution sentence was carried out by Guillotine, and marked the last time it was used for capital punishment in the western world.

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]]> The Execution of Hamida Djandoubi (with Special Guests Alvin & Fran From Affirmative Murder Podcast) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:01 Alvin & Fran from Affirmative Murder Podcast join us today to tell us about the execution of Hamida Djandoubi. On September 10th, 1977, Djandoubi's execution sentence was carried out by Guillotine, and marked the last time it was used for capital punishment in the western world. Alvin & Fran from Affirmative Murder Podcast join us today to tell us about the execution of Hamida Djandoubi. On September 10th, 1977, Djandoubi's execution sentence was carried out by Guillotine, and marked the last time it was used for capital punishment in the western world. true crime, exhibit c true full 543 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/d69atUuz9OP65j9APjQOS62rZLQg_aq-Zb93kvZ-_oo Listener Tales 83 Weirdos! Get cozy and get ready to listen to our 83rd batch of Listener Tales! They're brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALL ABOUT YOU!

In this episode we have a family of witchy women, get visits from spirits of four-legged family who passed over the rainbow bridge, abandon a morally tainted valentine birthday cake, and get AGGRESSIVELY RSVP'd by an entity from another realm!<3

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-83-__zjNDK7 Weirdos! Get cozy and get ready to listen to our 83rd batch of Listener Tales! They're brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALL ABOUT YOU!

In this episode we have a family of witchy women, get visits from spirits of four-legged family who passed over the rainbow bridge, abandon a morally tainted valentine birthday cake, and get AGGRESSIVELY RSVP'd by an entity from another realm!<3

If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 83 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:30 Weirdos! Get cozy and get ready to listen to our 83rd batch of Listener Tales! They're brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALL ABOUT YOU!  In this episode we have a family of witchy women, get visits from spirits of four-legged family who passed over the rainbow bridge, abandon a morally tainted valentine birthday cake, and get AGGRESSIVELY RSVP'd by an entity from another realm!<3 If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Weirdos! Get cozy and get ready to listen to our 83rd batch of Listener Tales! They're brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALL ABOUT YOU!  In this episode we have a family of witchy women, get visits from spirits of four-legged family who passed over the rainbow bridge, abandon a morally tainted valentine birthday cake, and get AGGRESSIVELY RSVP'd by an entity from another realm!<3 If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 542 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vgXma0YYzuIhAX7veQPCvkHeotF0Nia6tAj09BgXvBk The Unsolved Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf On the morning of October 12, 1944, Lulu Atwood arrived at the El Palacio Apartments in West Hollywood, where she worked cleaning apartments for wealthy and celebrity clients. When Lulu reached the apartment of twenty-year-old Georgette Bauerdorf, she called out and when she got no reply, she entered the apartment to begin her work. Inside, Lulu could hear the water running in the bathtub upstairs, and when she made her way to the second-floor bathroom, she found the dead body of Georgette Bauerdorf half-submerged in the water.

As a well-known socialite and the prominent daughter of a wealthy oil tycoon, Georgette’s untimely death surprised the Los Angeles society circles in which she moved. But when her death was officially labeled a murder, and one with sexual overtones, their surprise turned to shock and dismay—who would have wanted to kill Georgette Bauerdorf and why?

As a member of Hollywood’s elite class, Georgette Bauerdorf’s murder dominated the headlines of Los Angeles papers for weeks, but when the leads dried up just a few weeks later and no new suspects were identified, the case went cold and by the end of the year the investigation was essentially shelved. Once considered alongside the Black Dahlia as one of Los Angeles’ most notorious unsolved murders, today the story of Georgette Bauerdorf has now all but faded from public memory, making it unlikely the mystery will ever be solved.

Thank you to David White, of The Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research!

References

Buffalo Evening News. 1944. "Murder theory studied in death of wealthy girl." Buffalo Evening News, October 13: 1.

Dowd, Katie. 2021. "A California oil heiress was strangled in her apartment. Who got away with murder?" SF Gate, November 28.

Foster, Ernest. 1944. "Heiress found dead in bathtub mystery." Daily News, October 13: 224.

Los Angeles Times. 1944. "Evidence shows heiress waged terrific fight." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 3.

—. 1944. "Ex-soldiers tale of killing heiress here discounted." Los Angeles Times, December 29: 6.

—. 1944. "Girl mystery death laid to attacker." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 1.

—. 1944. "Girl mystery death laid to attacker." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 1.

—. 1945. "Note professing Bauerdorf girl slaying knowledge pondered." Los Angeles Times, September 21: 2.

—. 1944. "Oil heiress death clues valueless, deputies say." Los Angeles Times, October 17: 5.

—. 1945. "Self-appointed sleuth held in heiress' death." Los Angeles Times, September 25: 2.

—. 1944. "Tale of killing heiress here false, ex-soldier concedes." Los Angeles Times, December 30: 11.

New York Times. 1944. "Miss Bauerdorf, oil man's daughter, slain by strangler in her Hollywood apartment." New York Times, October 14: 15.

San Francisco Examiner . 1944. "Heiress' generosity believed to have led to her murder ." San Francisco Examiner , October 15: 3.

San Francisco Examiner. 1944. "Hollywood girl believed strangled far from home." San Francisco Examiner, October 20: 3.

—. 1944. "New theory in girl slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 27: 15.

—. 1944. "Police reject confession." San Francisco Examiner, December 30: 24.

—. 1944. "Slaying of Oil Heiress in Hollywood confessed." San Francisco Examiner, December 29: 3.

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]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unsolved-murder-of-georgette-bauerdorf-VWWjNKkI On the morning of October 12, 1944, Lulu Atwood arrived at the El Palacio Apartments in West Hollywood, where she worked cleaning apartments for wealthy and celebrity clients. When Lulu reached the apartment of twenty-year-old Georgette Bauerdorf, she called out and when she got no reply, she entered the apartment to begin her work. Inside, Lulu could hear the water running in the bathtub upstairs, and when she made her way to the second-floor bathroom, she found the dead body of Georgette Bauerdorf half-submerged in the water.

As a well-known socialite and the prominent daughter of a wealthy oil tycoon, Georgette’s untimely death surprised the Los Angeles society circles in which she moved. But when her death was officially labeled a murder, and one with sexual overtones, their surprise turned to shock and dismay—who would have wanted to kill Georgette Bauerdorf and why?

As a member of Hollywood’s elite class, Georgette Bauerdorf’s murder dominated the headlines of Los Angeles papers for weeks, but when the leads dried up just a few weeks later and no new suspects were identified, the case went cold and by the end of the year the investigation was essentially shelved. Once considered alongside the Black Dahlia as one of Los Angeles’ most notorious unsolved murders, today the story of Georgette Bauerdorf has now all but faded from public memory, making it unlikely the mystery will ever be solved.

Thank you to David White, of The Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research!

References

Buffalo Evening News. 1944. "Murder theory studied in death of wealthy girl." Buffalo Evening News, October 13: 1.

Dowd, Katie. 2021. "A California oil heiress was strangled in her apartment. Who got away with murder?" SF Gate, November 28.

Foster, Ernest. 1944. "Heiress found dead in bathtub mystery." Daily News, October 13: 224.

Los Angeles Times. 1944. "Evidence shows heiress waged terrific fight." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 3.

—. 1944. "Ex-soldiers tale of killing heiress here discounted." Los Angeles Times, December 29: 6.

—. 1944. "Girl mystery death laid to attacker." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 1.

—. 1944. "Girl mystery death laid to attacker." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 1.

—. 1945. "Note professing Bauerdorf girl slaying knowledge pondered." Los Angeles Times, September 21: 2.

—. 1944. "Oil heiress death clues valueless, deputies say." Los Angeles Times, October 17: 5.

—. 1945. "Self-appointed sleuth held in heiress' death." Los Angeles Times, September 25: 2.

—. 1944. "Tale of killing heiress here false, ex-soldier concedes." Los Angeles Times, December 30: 11.

New York Times. 1944. "Miss Bauerdorf, oil man's daughter, slain by strangler in her Hollywood apartment." New York Times, October 14: 15.

San Francisco Examiner . 1944. "Heiress' generosity believed to have led to her murder ." San Francisco Examiner , October 15: 3.

San Francisco Examiner. 1944. "Hollywood girl believed strangled far from home." San Francisco Examiner, October 20: 3.

—. 1944. "New theory in girl slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 27: 15.

—. 1944. "Police reject confession." San Francisco Examiner, December 30: 24.

—. 1944. "Slaying of Oil Heiress in Hollywood confessed." San Francisco Examiner, December 29: 3.

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]]> The Unsolved Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:07 On the morning of October 12, 1944, Lulu Atwood arrived at the El Palacio Apartments in West Hollywood, where she worked cleaning apartments for wealthy and celebrity clients. When Lulu reached the apartment of twenty-year-old Georgette Bauerdorf, she called out and when she got no reply, she entered the apartment to begin her work. Inside, Lulu could hear the water running in the bathtub upstairs, and when she made her way to the second-floor bathroom, she found the dead body of Georgette Bauerdorf half-submerged in the water. As a well-known socialite and the prominent daughter of a wealthy oil tycoon, Georgette’s untimely death surprised the Los Angeles society circles in which she moved. But when her death was officially labeled a murder, and one with sexual overtones, their surprise turned to shock and dismay—who would have wanted to kill Georgette Bauerdorf and why? As a member of Hollywood’s elite class, Georgette Bauerdorf’s murder dominated the headlines of Los Angeles papers for weeks, but when the leads dried up just a few weeks later and no new suspects were identified, the case went cold and by the end of the year the investigation was essentially shelved. Once considered alongside the Black Dahlia as one of Los Angeles’ most notorious unsolved murders, today the story of Georgette Bauerdorf has now all but faded from public memory, making it unlikely the mystery will ever be solved.  Thank you to David White, of The Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research! References Buffalo Evening News. 1944. "Murder theory studied in death of wealthy girl." Buffalo Evening News, October 13: 1. Dowd, Katie. 2021. "A California oil heiress was strangled in her apartment. Who got away with murder?" SF Gate, November 28. Foster, Ernest. 1944. "Heiress found dead in bathtub mystery." Daily News, October 13: 224. Los Angeles Times. 1944. "Evidence shows heiress waged terrific fight." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 3. —. 1944. "Ex-soldiers tale of killing heiress here discounted." Los Angeles Times, December 29: 6. —. 1944. "Girl mystery death laid to attacker." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 1. —. 1944. "Girl mystery death laid to attacker." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 1. —. 1945. "Note professing Bauerdorf girl slaying knowledge pondered." Los Angeles Times, September 21: 2. —. 1944. "Oil heiress death clues valueless, deputies say." Los Angeles Times, October 17: 5. —. 1945. "Self-appointed sleuth held in heiress' death." Los Angeles Times, September 25: 2. —. 1944. "Tale of killing heiress here false, ex-soldier concedes." Los Angeles Times, December 30: 11. New York Times. 1944. "Miss Bauerdorf, oil man's daughter, slain by strangler in her Hollywood apartment." New York Times, October 14: 15. San Francisco Examiner . 1944. "Heiress' generosity believed to have led to her murder ." San Francisco Examiner , October 15: 3. San Francisco Examiner. 1944. "Hollywood girl believed strangled far from home." San Francisco Examiner, October 20: 3. —. 1944. "New theory in girl slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 27: 15. —. 1944. "Police reject confession." San Francisco Examiner, December 30: 24. —. 1944. "Slaying of Oil Heiress in Hollywood confessed." San Francisco Examiner, December 29: 3. On the morning of October 12, 1944, Lulu Atwood arrived at the El Palacio Apartments in West Hollywood, where she worked cleaning apartments for wealthy and celebrity clients. When Lulu reached the apartment of twenty-year-old Georgette Bauerdorf, she called out and when she got no reply, she entered the apartment to begin her work. Inside, Lulu could hear the water running in the bathtub upstairs, and when she made her way to the second-floor bathroom, she found the dead body of Georgette Bauerdorf half-submerged in the water. As a well-known socialite and the prominent daughter of a wealthy oil tycoon, Georgette’s untimely death surprised the Los Angeles society circles in which she moved. But when her death was officially labeled a murder, and one with sexual overtones, their surprise turned to shock and dismay—who would have wanted to kill Georgette Bauerdorf and why? As a member of Hollywood’s elite class, Georgette Bauerdorf’s murder dominated the headlines of Los Angeles papers for weeks, but when the leads dried up just a few weeks later and no new suspects were identified, the case went cold and by the end of the year the investigation was essentially shelved. Once considered alongside the Black Dahlia as one of Los Angeles’ most notorious unsolved murders, today the story of Georgette Bauerdorf has now all but faded from public memory, making it unlikely the mystery will ever be solved.  Thank you to David White, of The Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research! References Buffalo Evening News. 1944. "Murder theory studied in death of wealthy girl." Buffalo Evening News, October 13: 1. Dowd, Katie. 2021. "A California oil heiress was strangled in her apartment. Who got away with murder?" SF Gate, November 28. Foster, Ernest. 1944. "Heiress found dead in bathtub mystery." Daily News, October 13: 224. Los Angeles Times. 1944. "Evidence shows heiress waged terrific fight." Los Angeles Times, October 15: 3. —. 1944. "Ex-soldiers tale of killing heiress here discounted." Los Angeles Times, December 29: 6. —. 1944. "Girl mystery death laid to attacker." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 1. —. 1944. "Girl mystery death laid to attacker." Los Angeles Times, October 14: 1. —. 1945. "Note professing Bauerdorf girl slaying knowledge pondered." Los Angeles Times, September 21: 2. —. 1944. "Oil heiress death clues valueless, deputies say." Los Angeles Times, October 17: 5. —. 1945. "Self-appointed sleuth held in heiress' death." Los Angeles Times, September 25: 2. —. 1944. "Tale of killing heiress here false, ex-soldier concedes." Los Angeles Times, December 30: 11. New York Times. 1944. "Miss Bauerdorf, oil man's daughter, slain by strangler in her Hollywood apartment." New York Times, October 14: 15. San Francisco Examiner . 1944. "Heiress' generosity believed to have led to her murder ." San Francisco Examiner , October 15: 3. San Francisco Examiner. 1944. "Hollywood girl believed strangled far from home." San Francisco Examiner, October 20: 3. —. 1944. "New theory in girl slaying." San Francisco Examiner, October 27: 15. —. 1944. "Police reject confession." San Francisco Examiner, December 30: 24. —. 1944. "Slaying of Oil Heiress in Hollywood confessed." San Francisco Examiner, December 29: 3. true crime, exhibit c true full 541 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/TfcB-zj80BDNwLywGuUAtJzKB7KXiNuhkBALmWAbH78 Anna George and the Murder of George Saxton On the evening of October 6, 1898, forty-eight-year-old George Saxton, brother of First Lady Ida McKinley, was riding his bike to the home of his lady friend Eva Althouse when an assailant dressed in black emerged from the shadows and fired two shots. Wounded, George crawled towards Eva’s house and had just reached the front steps when the shooter approached and fired two more shots, killing him almost instantly.

Within hours of Saxton’s death, his former mistress, Anna George, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. For more than a decade, Saxton and George had been carrying on a scandalous relationship that began as an illicit affair until Saxton successfully convinced George to divorce her husband, supposedly with promises to marry her. However, once she was a single woman again, Saxton’s enthusiasm for marriage had cooled and over time his interest in Anna waned.

Anna George’s sensational arrest and trial dominated headlines for months and, as Saxton was extremely unpopular, many people sympathized with the accused woman and even reveled in Saxton’s death. After an intense and closely watched three-week trial, Anna George was acquitted of the murder and soon after she faded out of the spotlight, leaving the murder of George Saxton officially unsolved to this day.


Thank you to the glorious David White, of the Bring Me The Axe Podcast, for research!


References

Akron Beacon Journal. 1906. "Former Akron man suicided in Ravenna." Akron Beacon Journal, July 23: 8.

Bellamy, John Stark. 2011. A Woman Scorned: The Murder of George Saxton. Cleveland, OH: Independent.

Boston Daily Globe. 1899. "Mintz on Saxton." Boston Daily Globe, April 23: 2.

—. 1898. "Public sympathy with Mrs. George." Boston Daily Globe, October 9: 1.

Cincinnati Post. 1898. "Before bar of justice." Cincinnati Post, October 10: 1.

—. 1898. "Charged with murder of G.D. Saxton." Cincinnati Post, October 11: 1.

Clinton County Democrat. 1898. "The good people of Canton rejoice that he has been removed." Clinton County Democrat, November 10: 1.

Coe, Jonathan. 2012. Canton's Great Tragedy the Murder of George D. Saxton, Together with a History of the Arrest and Trial of Annie E. George Charged with the Murder. Detroit, MI: Gale.

Dayton Daily News. 1899. "Loved to the hour of death." Dayton Daily News, April 8: 1.

Dayton Herald. 1899. "Relations of Mrs. George and Saxton are told to the jury." Dayton Herald, April 8: 1.

—. 1899. "Youth claims to have seen the killing of Saxton." Dayton Herald, July 25: 1.

New York Times. 1899. "Belated evidence heard at Chicago against Mrs. George." New York Times, July 25: 4.

Scripps-McRae Telegram. 1898. "Out of court noted alienation case was settled." Cincinnati Post, October 5: 7.

Stark County Democrat. 1899. "Sterling were the remarks of the attorney by the same name." Stark County Democrat, April 27: 1.

—. 1899. "Testimony being heard at a rapid and exceedingly gratifying pace." Stark County Democvrat, April 13: 1.


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]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/anna-george-and-the-murder-of-george-saxton-342HgLQr On the evening of October 6, 1898, forty-eight-year-old George Saxton, brother of First Lady Ida McKinley, was riding his bike to the home of his lady friend Eva Althouse when an assailant dressed in black emerged from the shadows and fired two shots. Wounded, George crawled towards Eva’s house and had just reached the front steps when the shooter approached and fired two more shots, killing him almost instantly.

Within hours of Saxton’s death, his former mistress, Anna George, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. For more than a decade, Saxton and George had been carrying on a scandalous relationship that began as an illicit affair until Saxton successfully convinced George to divorce her husband, supposedly with promises to marry her. However, once she was a single woman again, Saxton’s enthusiasm for marriage had cooled and over time his interest in Anna waned.

Anna George’s sensational arrest and trial dominated headlines for months and, as Saxton was extremely unpopular, many people sympathized with the accused woman and even reveled in Saxton’s death. After an intense and closely watched three-week trial, Anna George was acquitted of the murder and soon after she faded out of the spotlight, leaving the murder of George Saxton officially unsolved to this day.


Thank you to the glorious David White, of the Bring Me The Axe Podcast, for research!


References

Akron Beacon Journal. 1906. "Former Akron man suicided in Ravenna." Akron Beacon Journal, July 23: 8.

Bellamy, John Stark. 2011. A Woman Scorned: The Murder of George Saxton. Cleveland, OH: Independent.

Boston Daily Globe. 1899. "Mintz on Saxton." Boston Daily Globe, April 23: 2.

—. 1898. "Public sympathy with Mrs. George." Boston Daily Globe, October 9: 1.

Cincinnati Post. 1898. "Before bar of justice." Cincinnati Post, October 10: 1.

—. 1898. "Charged with murder of G.D. Saxton." Cincinnati Post, October 11: 1.

Clinton County Democrat. 1898. "The good people of Canton rejoice that he has been removed." Clinton County Democrat, November 10: 1.

Coe, Jonathan. 2012. Canton's Great Tragedy the Murder of George D. Saxton, Together with a History of the Arrest and Trial of Annie E. George Charged with the Murder. Detroit, MI: Gale.

Dayton Daily News. 1899. "Loved to the hour of death." Dayton Daily News, April 8: 1.

Dayton Herald. 1899. "Relations of Mrs. George and Saxton are told to the jury." Dayton Herald, April 8: 1.

—. 1899. "Youth claims to have seen the killing of Saxton." Dayton Herald, July 25: 1.

New York Times. 1899. "Belated evidence heard at Chicago against Mrs. George." New York Times, July 25: 4.

Scripps-McRae Telegram. 1898. "Out of court noted alienation case was settled." Cincinnati Post, October 5: 7.

Stark County Democrat. 1899. "Sterling were the remarks of the attorney by the same name." Stark County Democrat, April 27: 1.

—. 1899. "Testimony being heard at a rapid and exceedingly gratifying pace." Stark County Democvrat, April 13: 1.


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]]> Anna George and the Murder of George Saxton Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:22:02 On the evening of October 6, 1898, forty-eight-year-old George Saxton, brother of First Lady Ida McKinley, was riding his bike to the home of his lady friend Eva Althouse when an assailant dressed in black emerged from the shadows and fired two shots. Wounded, George crawled towards Eva’s house and had just reached the front steps when the shooter approached and fired two more shots, killing him almost instantly. Within hours of Saxton’s death, his former mistress, Anna George, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. For more than a decade, Saxton and George had been carrying on a scandalous relationship that began as an illicit affair until Saxton successfully convinced George to divorce her husband, supposedly with promises to marry her. However, once she was a single woman again, Saxton’s enthusiasm for marriage had cooled and over time his interest in Anna waned.  Anna George’s sensational arrest and trial dominated headlines for months and, as Saxton was extremely unpopular, many people sympathized with the accused woman and even reveled in Saxton’s death. After an intense and closely watched three-week trial, Anna George was acquitted of the murder and soon after she faded out of the spotlight, leaving the murder of George Saxton officially unsolved to this day. Thank you to the glorious David White, of the Bring Me The Axe Podcast, for research! References Akron Beacon Journal. 1906. "Former Akron man suicided in Ravenna." Akron Beacon Journal, July 23: 8. Bellamy, John Stark. 2011. A Woman Scorned: The Murder of George Saxton. Cleveland, OH: Independent. Boston Daily Globe. 1899. "Mintz on Saxton." Boston Daily Globe, April 23: 2. —. 1898. "Public sympathy with Mrs. George." Boston Daily Globe, October 9: 1. Cincinnati Post. 1898. "Before bar of justice." Cincinnati Post, October 10: 1. —. 1898. "Charged with murder of G.D. Saxton." Cincinnati Post, October 11: 1. Clinton County Democrat. 1898. "The good people of Canton rejoice that he has been removed." Clinton County Democrat, November 10: 1. Coe, Jonathan. 2012. Canton's Great Tragedy the Murder of George D. Saxton, Together with a History of the Arrest and Trial of Annie E. George Charged with the Murder. Detroit, MI: Gale. Dayton Daily News. 1899. "Loved to the hour of death." Dayton Daily News, April 8: 1. Dayton Herald. 1899. "Relations of Mrs. George and Saxton are told to the jury." Dayton Herald, April 8: 1. —. 1899. "Youth claims to have seen the killing of Saxton." Dayton Herald, July 25: 1. New York Times. 1899. "Belated evidence heard at Chicago against Mrs. George." New York Times, July 25: 4. Scripps-McRae Telegram. 1898. "Out of court noted alienation case was settled." Cincinnati Post, October 5: 7. Stark County Democrat. 1899. "Sterling were the remarks of the attorney by the same name." Stark County Democrat, April 27: 1. —. 1899. "Testimony being heard at a rapid and exceedingly gratifying pace." Stark County Democvrat, April 13: 1. On the evening of October 6, 1898, forty-eight-year-old George Saxton, brother of First Lady Ida McKinley, was riding his bike to the home of his lady friend Eva Althouse when an assailant dressed in black emerged from the shadows and fired two shots. Wounded, George crawled towards Eva’s house and had just reached the front steps when the shooter approached and fired two more shots, killing him almost instantly. Within hours of Saxton’s death, his former mistress, Anna George, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. For more than a decade, Saxton and George had been carrying on a scandalous relationship that began as an illicit affair until Saxton successfully convinced George to divorce her husband, supposedly with promises to marry her. However, once she was a single woman again, Saxton’s enthusiasm for marriage had cooled and over time his interest in Anna waned.  Anna George’s sensational arrest and trial dominated headlines for months and, as Saxton was extremely unpopular, many people sympathized with the accused woman and even reveled in Saxton’s death. After an intense and closely watched three-week trial, Anna George was acquitted of the murder and soon after she faded out of the spotlight, leaving the murder of George Saxton officially unsolved to this day. Thank you to the glorious David White, of the Bring Me The Axe Podcast, for research! References Akron Beacon Journal. 1906. "Former Akron man suicided in Ravenna." Akron Beacon Journal, July 23: 8. Bellamy, John Stark. 2011. A Woman Scorned: The Murder of George Saxton. Cleveland, OH: Independent. Boston Daily Globe. 1899. "Mintz on Saxton." Boston Daily Globe, April 23: 2. —. 1898. "Public sympathy with Mrs. George." Boston Daily Globe, October 9: 1. Cincinnati Post. 1898. "Before bar of justice." Cincinnati Post, October 10: 1. —. 1898. "Charged with murder of G.D. Saxton." Cincinnati Post, October 11: 1. Clinton County Democrat. 1898. "The good people of Canton rejoice that he has been removed." Clinton County Democrat, November 10: 1. Coe, Jonathan. 2012. Canton's Great Tragedy the Murder of George D. Saxton, Together with a History of the Arrest and Trial of Annie E. George Charged with the Murder. Detroit, MI: Gale. Dayton Daily News. 1899. "Loved to the hour of death." Dayton Daily News, April 8: 1. Dayton Herald. 1899. "Relations of Mrs. George and Saxton are told to the jury." Dayton Herald, April 8: 1. —. 1899. "Youth claims to have seen the killing of Saxton." Dayton Herald, July 25: 1. New York Times. 1899. "Belated evidence heard at Chicago against Mrs. George." New York Times, July 25: 4. Scripps-McRae Telegram. 1898. "Out of court noted alienation case was settled." Cincinnati Post, October 5: 7. Stark County Democrat. 1899. "Sterling were the remarks of the attorney by the same name." Stark County Democrat, April 27: 1. —. 1899. "Testimony being heard at a rapid and exceedingly gratifying pace." Stark County Democvrat, April 13: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 540 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/T_xx8iAzzmQiISxoUlTZatM-C4lI4fPq3NkFu2g8a90 Ronald Dominique: The Bayou Strangler (Part 3) (Part 3) In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations.


Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.


Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research!


References

Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/.

Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/.

Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2.

—. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12.

—. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B.

—. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22.

—. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17.

—. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8.

DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC.

Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6.

L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/.

—. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/.

Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC.

Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1.

Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

—. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims.

St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/.

The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6.

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]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ronald-dominique-the-bayou-strangler-part-3-AUaQ9L6D (Part 3) In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations.


Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.


Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research!


References

Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/.

Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/.

Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2.

—. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12.

—. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B.

—. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22.

—. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17.

—. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8.

DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC.

Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6.

L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/.

—. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/.

Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC.

Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1.

Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

—. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims.

St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/.

The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6.

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]]> Ronald Dominique: The Bayou Strangler (Part 3) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:13 (Part 3) In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations. Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research! References Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/. Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/. Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2. —. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12. —. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B. —. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22. —. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17. —. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8. DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC. Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6. L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/. —. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/. Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC. Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1. Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media. —. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims. St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/. The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6. (Part 3) In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations. Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research! References Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/. Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/. Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2. —. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12. —. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B. —. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22. —. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17. —. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8. DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC. Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6. L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/. —. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/. Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC. Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1. Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media. —. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims. St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/. The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6. true crime, exhibit c true full 539 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5rKnFsT-TdU7JTp8Pf_d0PjaS8Gu-Y_pDrcpU5hib5E Ronald Dominique: The Bayou Strangler (Part 2) (Part 2) In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations.


Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.


Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research!


References

Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/.

Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/.

Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2.

—. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12.

—. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B.

—. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22.

—. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17.

—. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8.

DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC.

Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6.

L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/.

—. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/.

Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC.

Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1.

Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

—. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims.

St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/.

The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6.

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]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ronald-dominique-the-bayou-strangler-part-2-emEe5J9V (Part 2) In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations.


Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.


Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research!


References

Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/.

Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/.

Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2.

—. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12.

—. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B.

—. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22.

—. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17.

—. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8.

DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC.

Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6.

L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/.

—. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/.

Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC.

Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1.

Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

—. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims.

St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/.

The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6.

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]]> Ronald Dominique: The Bayou Strangler (Part 2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:09 (Part 2) In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations. Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research! References Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/. Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/. Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2. —. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12. —. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B. —. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22. —. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17. —. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8. DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC. Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6. L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/. —. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/. Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC. Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1. Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media. —. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims. St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/. The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6. (Part 2) In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations. Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research! References Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/. Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/. Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2. —. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12. —. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B. —. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22. —. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17. —. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8. DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC. Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6. L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/. —. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/. Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC. Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1. Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media. —. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims. St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/. The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6. true crime, exhibit c true full 538 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/q_kkHg7pmWxN_P68NAPoBRAwLVebnsHLWLiXkREwBn0 Ronald Dominique: The Bayou Strangler (Part 1) In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations.


Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.


Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research!


References

Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/.

Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/.

Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2.

—. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12.

—. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B.

—. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22.

—. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17.

—. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8.

DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC.

Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6.

L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/.

—. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/.

Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC.

Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1.

Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

—. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims.

St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/.

The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ronald-dominique-the-bayou-strangler-part-1-iAQbKCHh In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations.


Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.


Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research!


References

Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/.

Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/.

Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2.

—. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12.

—. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B.

—. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22.

—. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17.

—. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8.

DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC.

Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6.

L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/.

—. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/.

Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC.

Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1.

Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media.

—. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims.

St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/.

The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Ronald Dominique: The Bayou Strangler (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:43 In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations. Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research! References Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/. Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/. Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2. —. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12. —. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B. —. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22. —. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17. —. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8. DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC. Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6. L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/. —. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/. Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC. Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1. Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media. —. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims. St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/. The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6. In the spring of 2005, law enforcement officials in southern Louisiana had a growing number of murder victims they had begun to suspect were connected to an unidentified serial killer operating in the area. The victims were all men, mostly in their twenties and thirties, many had histories of drug and alcohol abuse or were known to police as sex-workers, and all had been strangled and dumped in secondary locations. Over the course of a decade, Ronald Dominique developed into one of the worst and most prolific serial killers in American history; yet his story and those of his victims remains largely unknown and ignored by the mainstream media.  Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Renal Podcasts for research! References Alford, Jeremy. 2005. New information coming soon in local murders. August 24. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2005/08/24/new-information-coming-soon-in-local-murders/27020266007/. Armstrong, Shell. 2007. Dominique pleads not guilty to 9 murders. January 17. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://www.houmatimes.com/news/dominique-pleads-not-guilty-to-9-murders/. Associated Press. 2005. "Man found in Lafource Parish was from Houma area." Abberville Meridional, May 3: 2. —. 2005. "Deaths od five south Lousiana men may be linked, police say." Shreveport Times, April 25: 12. —. 1999. "La. deaths may be work of serial killer." Shreveport Times, June 23: 5B. —. 2006. "Police look for links between serial suspect, priest's death." Shreveport Times, December 9: 22. —. 2006. "Arrest made in serial-killer investigation." Town Talk, December 2: 17. —. 2006. "Serial murder suspect was average Joe, says shelter residents." Town Talk, December 3: 8. DeSantis, John. 2006. Accused lived on the fringe of two worlds. December 4. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012212/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20061204/News/608089983/HC. Hunter, Michelle. 2006. "Serial-killer suspect confesses; Trysts led to rapes, strangling, cops told." Times-Picatune, December 6. L'observateur. 1999. Beaten teen’s body discovered in Kenner. October 26. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1998/10/26/beaten-teens-body-discovered-in-kenner/. —. 1999. Two deaths reclassified as murders in St. Charles Parish. Fdebruary 6. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.lobservateur.com/1999/02/06/two-deaths-reclassified-as-murders-in-st-charles-parish/. Morris, Robert. 2006. Mother protests dead son’s link to serial killer. June 19. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131004921/https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20060619/News/608089995/HC. Ramage, James. 2005. "Serial killer theory floats around cases." Shreveport Times, May 15: 1. Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Bayou Strangler. New York, NY: Open Road Media. —. 2018. Uncovering the Truth Behind One of the Bayou Strangler’s Victims. April 10. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://the-line-up.com/uncovering-the-truth-behind-one-of-the-bayou-stranglers-victims. St. Charles Heral-Guide. 2006. Mother’s tears for son killed by serial madman Dominique. 12 06. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.heraldguide.com/tragedy/mothers-tears-for-son-killed-by-serial-madman-dominique/. The Daily Review. 2002. "Houma man's body found." Daily Review, October 17: 6. true crime, exhibit c true full 537 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hsBpl8_YYBNk56d-o9T3lR-sC8n8Lty69t2WXTVZlZA The Murder of Gary Triano On the evening of November 1, 1996, Tucson, Arizona real estate developer and businessman Gary Triano got into his car at the La Paloma Country Club intending to head home, where friends and family were waiting for Gary’s surprise birthday party. However, before Gary had even put the key in the ignition, the car exploded in a ball of flame, plunging the club into panic and chaos, and killing Gary instantly.

To investigators, the car bomb planted under Gary’s car had all the hallmarks of a professional hit, and with Gary’s business dealings and financial troubles, there were at least a few people who would have benefitted from his death. However, within just a few weeks, suspicion fell to Triano’s ex-wife, Pamela, who’d taken out a life insurance policy on Gary during their marriage that would eventually pay out $2 million dollars.

Despite being confident that Pamela was involved in Gary’s death, the year-long investigation failed to turn up any conclusive evidence tying her to the murder. Undeterred, investigators continued to pursue the case across the country and eventually around the world and in 2009, more than a decade after his death, the people responsible for Gary Triano’s death were finally arrested, but many years would pass before anyone was held accountable.

Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Bodfield, Rhonda. 1996. "Broke Triano kept optimistic ." Tucson Citizen, November 9: 1.

—. 1996. "Triano threats srcutinized." Tucson Citizen, November 5: 2.

CBS News. 2017. "The Hit in Arizona [transcript]." CBS News, July 11.

Huicochea, Alexis, and Enric Volante. 2006. "'96 bomb slaying is getting a new look." Arizona Daily Star, September 7.

Innes, Stephanie. 1996. "Gambling link eyed in Triano murder." Tucson Citizen, November 4: 1.

Limberis, Chris. 2001. "Requiem for a heavyweight ." Tucson Weekly, November 1.

McNamara, Patrick. 2014. "Conflictring pictures painted of Triano murder suspect." Arizona Daily Star, February 20: A2.

—. 2014. "Ex-wife going on trial 17 years after bomb death." Arizona Daily Star, February 16: C1.

—. 2014. "Phillips gets life for fatal bombing." Arizona Daily Star, May 23: 1.

Miami Herald. 2005. "A TV 'Most Wanted' fugitive is captured." Miami Herald, November 22: 138.

Pence, Angela, John Rawlinson, and Alexa Haussler. 1996. "Black powder pipe bomb killed Triano." Arizona Daily Star, November 7.

Sate of Arizona v. Pamela Anne Phillips. 2018. 1 CA-CR 17-0285 (Arizona Court of Appeals, July 10).

Smith, Kim. 2011. "Additional mental exams for murder suspect denied." Arizona Daily Star, March 8: A2.

—. 2010. "Life, no parole for killer in Triano case." Arizona Daily Star, May 4: A2.

—. 2010. "Triano case closing arguments." Arizona Daily Star, March 27: A2.

State of Arizona v. Ronald Kelly Young. 2012. CR20084012 (Court of Appeals State of Arizona , February 29).

Teibel, David. 1996. "Blast fragments studied ." Tucson Citizen, November 1: 1.

Tucson Citizen. 1973. "Realtor seeks seat on council." Tucson Citizen, June 15: 4.

Volante, Enric. 2006. "Detective: Secret recordings link Triano ex, suspected death plot." Arizona Daily Star, September 8.

—. 1997. "Triano assassination task force disbanded." Arizona Daily Star, August 2.

Wagner, Dennis. 1996. "Bombing death puzzles police." Arizona Republic, November 10: 33.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 8 Feb 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-gary-triano-cnGUo_4r On the evening of November 1, 1996, Tucson, Arizona real estate developer and businessman Gary Triano got into his car at the La Paloma Country Club intending to head home, where friends and family were waiting for Gary’s surprise birthday party. However, before Gary had even put the key in the ignition, the car exploded in a ball of flame, plunging the club into panic and chaos, and killing Gary instantly.

To investigators, the car bomb planted under Gary’s car had all the hallmarks of a professional hit, and with Gary’s business dealings and financial troubles, there were at least a few people who would have benefitted from his death. However, within just a few weeks, suspicion fell to Triano’s ex-wife, Pamela, who’d taken out a life insurance policy on Gary during their marriage that would eventually pay out $2 million dollars.

Despite being confident that Pamela was involved in Gary’s death, the year-long investigation failed to turn up any conclusive evidence tying her to the murder. Undeterred, investigators continued to pursue the case across the country and eventually around the world and in 2009, more than a decade after his death, the people responsible for Gary Triano’s death were finally arrested, but many years would pass before anyone was held accountable.

Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!


References

Bodfield, Rhonda. 1996. "Broke Triano kept optimistic ." Tucson Citizen, November 9: 1.

—. 1996. "Triano threats srcutinized." Tucson Citizen, November 5: 2.

CBS News. 2017. "The Hit in Arizona [transcript]." CBS News, July 11.

Huicochea, Alexis, and Enric Volante. 2006. "'96 bomb slaying is getting a new look." Arizona Daily Star, September 7.

Innes, Stephanie. 1996. "Gambling link eyed in Triano murder." Tucson Citizen, November 4: 1.

Limberis, Chris. 2001. "Requiem for a heavyweight ." Tucson Weekly, November 1.

McNamara, Patrick. 2014. "Conflictring pictures painted of Triano murder suspect." Arizona Daily Star, February 20: A2.

—. 2014. "Ex-wife going on trial 17 years after bomb death." Arizona Daily Star, February 16: C1.

—. 2014. "Phillips gets life for fatal bombing." Arizona Daily Star, May 23: 1.

Miami Herald. 2005. "A TV 'Most Wanted' fugitive is captured." Miami Herald, November 22: 138.

Pence, Angela, John Rawlinson, and Alexa Haussler. 1996. "Black powder pipe bomb killed Triano." Arizona Daily Star, November 7.

Sate of Arizona v. Pamela Anne Phillips. 2018. 1 CA-CR 17-0285 (Arizona Court of Appeals, July 10).

Smith, Kim. 2011. "Additional mental exams for murder suspect denied." Arizona Daily Star, March 8: A2.

—. 2010. "Life, no parole for killer in Triano case." Arizona Daily Star, May 4: A2.

—. 2010. "Triano case closing arguments." Arizona Daily Star, March 27: A2.

State of Arizona v. Ronald Kelly Young. 2012. CR20084012 (Court of Appeals State of Arizona , February 29).

Teibel, David. 1996. "Blast fragments studied ." Tucson Citizen, November 1: 1.

Tucson Citizen. 1973. "Realtor seeks seat on council." Tucson Citizen, June 15: 4.

Volante, Enric. 2006. "Detective: Secret recordings link Triano ex, suspected death plot." Arizona Daily Star, September 8.

—. 1997. "Triano assassination task force disbanded." Arizona Daily Star, August 2.

Wagner, Dennis. 1996. "Bombing death puzzles police." Arizona Republic, November 10: 33.

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]]> The Murder of Gary Triano Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:55 On the evening of November 1, 1996, Tucson, Arizona real estate developer and businessman Gary Triano got into his car at the La Paloma Country Club intending to head home, where friends and family were waiting for Gary’s surprise birthday party. However, before Gary had even put the key in the ignition, the car exploded in a ball of flame, plunging the club into panic and chaos, and killing Gary instantly.  To investigators, the car bomb planted under Gary’s car had all the hallmarks of a professional hit, and with Gary’s business dealings and financial troubles, there were at least a few people who would have benefitted from his death. However, within just a few weeks, suspicion fell to Triano’s ex-wife, Pamela, who’d taken out a life insurance policy on Gary during their marriage that would eventually pay out $2 million dollars. Despite being confident that Pamela was involved in Gary’s death, the year-long investigation failed to turn up any conclusive evidence tying her to the murder. Undeterred, investigators continued to pursue the case across the country and eventually around the world and in 2009, more than a decade after his death, the people responsible for Gary Triano’s death were finally arrested, but many years would pass before anyone was held accountable. Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Bodfield, Rhonda. 1996. "Broke Triano kept optimistic ." Tucson Citizen, November 9: 1. —. 1996. "Triano threats srcutinized." Tucson Citizen, November 5: 2. CBS News. 2017. "The Hit in Arizona [transcript]." CBS News, July 11. Huicochea, Alexis, and Enric Volante. 2006. "'96 bomb slaying is getting a new look." Arizona Daily Star, September 7. Innes, Stephanie. 1996. "Gambling link eyed in Triano murder." Tucson Citizen, November 4: 1. Limberis, Chris. 2001. "Requiem for a heavyweight ." Tucson Weekly, November 1. McNamara, Patrick. 2014. "Conflictring pictures painted of Triano murder suspect." Arizona Daily Star, February 20: A2. —. 2014. "Ex-wife going on trial 17 years after bomb death." Arizona Daily Star, February 16: C1. —. 2014. "Phillips gets life for fatal bombing." Arizona Daily Star, May 23: 1. Miami Herald. 2005. "A TV 'Most Wanted' fugitive is captured." Miami Herald, November 22: 138. Pence, Angela, John Rawlinson, and Alexa Haussler. 1996. "Black powder pipe bomb killed Triano." Arizona Daily Star, November 7. Sate of Arizona v. Pamela Anne Phillips. 2018. 1 CA-CR 17-0285 (Arizona Court of Appeals, July 10). Smith, Kim. 2011. "Additional mental exams for murder suspect denied." Arizona Daily Star, March 8: A2. —. 2010. "Life, no parole for killer in Triano case." Arizona Daily Star, May 4: A2. —. 2010. "Triano case closing arguments." Arizona Daily Star, March 27: A2. State of Arizona v. Ronald Kelly Young. 2012. CR20084012 (Court of Appeals State of Arizona , February 29). Teibel, David. 1996. "Blast fragments studied ." Tucson Citizen, November 1: 1. Tucson Citizen. 1973. "Realtor seeks seat on council." Tucson Citizen, June 15: 4. Volante, Enric. 2006. "Detective: Secret recordings link Triano ex, suspected death plot." Arizona Daily Star, September 8. —. 1997. "Triano assassination task force disbanded." Arizona Daily Star, August 2. Wagner, Dennis. 1996. "Bombing death puzzles police." Arizona Republic, November 10: 33. On the evening of November 1, 1996, Tucson, Arizona real estate developer and businessman Gary Triano got into his car at the La Paloma Country Club intending to head home, where friends and family were waiting for Gary’s surprise birthday party. However, before Gary had even put the key in the ignition, the car exploded in a ball of flame, plunging the club into panic and chaos, and killing Gary instantly.  To investigators, the car bomb planted under Gary’s car had all the hallmarks of a professional hit, and with Gary’s business dealings and financial troubles, there were at least a few people who would have benefitted from his death. However, within just a few weeks, suspicion fell to Triano’s ex-wife, Pamela, who’d taken out a life insurance policy on Gary during their marriage that would eventually pay out $2 million dollars. Despite being confident that Pamela was involved in Gary’s death, the year-long investigation failed to turn up any conclusive evidence tying her to the murder. Undeterred, investigators continued to pursue the case across the country and eventually around the world and in 2009, more than a decade after his death, the people responsible for Gary Triano’s death were finally arrested, but many years would pass before anyone was held accountable. Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! References Bodfield, Rhonda. 1996. "Broke Triano kept optimistic ." Tucson Citizen, November 9: 1. —. 1996. "Triano threats srcutinized." Tucson Citizen, November 5: 2. CBS News. 2017. "The Hit in Arizona [transcript]." CBS News, July 11. Huicochea, Alexis, and Enric Volante. 2006. "'96 bomb slaying is getting a new look." Arizona Daily Star, September 7. Innes, Stephanie. 1996. "Gambling link eyed in Triano murder." Tucson Citizen, November 4: 1. Limberis, Chris. 2001. "Requiem for a heavyweight ." Tucson Weekly, November 1. McNamara, Patrick. 2014. "Conflictring pictures painted of Triano murder suspect." Arizona Daily Star, February 20: A2. —. 2014. "Ex-wife going on trial 17 years after bomb death." Arizona Daily Star, February 16: C1. —. 2014. "Phillips gets life for fatal bombing." Arizona Daily Star, May 23: 1. Miami Herald. 2005. "A TV 'Most Wanted' fugitive is captured." Miami Herald, November 22: 138. Pence, Angela, John Rawlinson, and Alexa Haussler. 1996. "Black powder pipe bomb killed Triano." Arizona Daily Star, November 7. Sate of Arizona v. Pamela Anne Phillips. 2018. 1 CA-CR 17-0285 (Arizona Court of Appeals, July 10). Smith, Kim. 2011. "Additional mental exams for murder suspect denied." Arizona Daily Star, March 8: A2. —. 2010. "Life, no parole for killer in Triano case." Arizona Daily Star, May 4: A2. —. 2010. "Triano case closing arguments." Arizona Daily Star, March 27: A2. State of Arizona v. Ronald Kelly Young. 2012. CR20084012 (Court of Appeals State of Arizona , February 29). Teibel, David. 1996. "Blast fragments studied ." Tucson Citizen, November 1: 1. Tucson Citizen. 1973. "Realtor seeks seat on council." Tucson Citizen, June 15: 4. Volante, Enric. 2006. "Detective: Secret recordings link Triano ex, suspected death plot." Arizona Daily Star, September 8. —. 1997. "Triano assassination task force disbanded." Arizona Daily Star, August 2. Wagner, Dennis. 1996. "Bombing death puzzles police." Arizona Republic, November 10: 33. true crime, exhibit c true full 536 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HQR-2nKB5G4q1UQI2DsXxKrevvXC9AhhtZTj-X9QO5w Florence Burns and the Murder of Walter Brooks When twenty-year-old Walter Brooks was found dead from a bullet to the head on Valentine’s Day 1902, suspicion immediately fell on Brooks’ nineteen-year-old sometimes-girlfriend, Florence Burns. The two were known to have a tumultuous relationship and had fought violently on the morning of his death, and there was considerable evidence indicating that Burns had been in the hotel room at the time of Brooks’ murder. However, despite all the evidence indicating guilt, Florence Burns was never brought to trial for Brooks’ murder or even formally charged with a crime, and Walter Brooks murder officially remains an unsolved case in New York.


While the story of Walter Brooks and Florence Burns is relatively uncomplicated in terms of the crime around which the story is built, the story is a remarkable illustration of the ways in which things like class, gender, and technological advances can influence and even shape how the law is applied in the United States. Indeed, at the time of the murder, the nation was undergoing incredibly social and cultural changes as a result of dramatically expanded transportation and communication technology, giving rise to a youth culture the likes of which had never been seen in the nation prior. That youth culture and the rebelliousness it produced in many young wealthy Americans played a direct role, not only in Walter’s life and death, but also in the socio-cultural perspectives and Victorian beliefs that allowed Florence to get away with murder.


Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast & 99 Cent Rental for Research!


References

Evening World. 1902. "Denised she shot broker in hotel." Evening World, February 15: 1.

Ferranti, Seth. 2019. The Affluenza Murder Case That Shocked America 100 Years Ago. March 15. Accessed December 11, 2023. https://www.vice.com/en/article/d3meyv/the-affluenza-murder-case-that-shocked-america-100-years-ago.

McConnell, Virginia A. 2019. The Belle of Bedford Avenue: The Sensational Brooks-Burns Murder in Turn-of-the-Century New York. Kent, OH: The Kent State University Press.

New York Times. 1902. "Brooks murder case ends." New York Times, May 21: 5.

—. 1903. "Florence Burns on the stage." New York Times, February 15: 10.

—. 1902. "Jerome on Burns case." New York Times, March 25: 7.

—. 1902. "Man shot, girl arrested ." New York Times, February 16: 3.

New York Tribune. 1910. "Florence Burns again in hands of police." New York Tribune, September 21: 1.

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]]> Mon, 5 Feb 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/florence-burns-and-the-murder-of-walter-brooks-HchEUQg6 When twenty-year-old Walter Brooks was found dead from a bullet to the head on Valentine’s Day 1902, suspicion immediately fell on Brooks’ nineteen-year-old sometimes-girlfriend, Florence Burns. The two were known to have a tumultuous relationship and had fought violently on the morning of his death, and there was considerable evidence indicating that Burns had been in the hotel room at the time of Brooks’ murder. However, despite all the evidence indicating guilt, Florence Burns was never brought to trial for Brooks’ murder or even formally charged with a crime, and Walter Brooks murder officially remains an unsolved case in New York.


While the story of Walter Brooks and Florence Burns is relatively uncomplicated in terms of the crime around which the story is built, the story is a remarkable illustration of the ways in which things like class, gender, and technological advances can influence and even shape how the law is applied in the United States. Indeed, at the time of the murder, the nation was undergoing incredibly social and cultural changes as a result of dramatically expanded transportation and communication technology, giving rise to a youth culture the likes of which had never been seen in the nation prior. That youth culture and the rebelliousness it produced in many young wealthy Americans played a direct role, not only in Walter’s life and death, but also in the socio-cultural perspectives and Victorian beliefs that allowed Florence to get away with murder.


Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast & 99 Cent Rental for Research!


References

Evening World. 1902. "Denised she shot broker in hotel." Evening World, February 15: 1.

Ferranti, Seth. 2019. The Affluenza Murder Case That Shocked America 100 Years Ago. March 15. Accessed December 11, 2023. https://www.vice.com/en/article/d3meyv/the-affluenza-murder-case-that-shocked-america-100-years-ago.

McConnell, Virginia A. 2019. The Belle of Bedford Avenue: The Sensational Brooks-Burns Murder in Turn-of-the-Century New York. Kent, OH: The Kent State University Press.

New York Times. 1902. "Brooks murder case ends." New York Times, May 21: 5.

—. 1903. "Florence Burns on the stage." New York Times, February 15: 10.

—. 1902. "Jerome on Burns case." New York Times, March 25: 7.

—. 1902. "Man shot, girl arrested ." New York Times, February 16: 3.

New York Tribune. 1910. "Florence Burns again in hands of police." New York Tribune, September 21: 1.

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]]> Florence Burns and the Murder of Walter Brooks Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:25:10 When twenty-year-old Walter Brooks was found dead from a bullet to the head on Valentine’s Day 1902, suspicion immediately fell on Brooks’ nineteen-year-old sometimes-girlfriend, Florence Burns. The two were known to have a tumultuous relationship and had fought violently on the morning of his death, and there was considerable evidence indicating that Burns had been in the hotel room at the time of Brooks’ murder. However, despite all the evidence indicating guilt, Florence Burns was never brought to trial for Brooks’ murder or even formally charged with a crime, and Walter Brooks murder officially remains an unsolved case in New York. While the story of Walter Brooks and Florence Burns is relatively uncomplicated in terms of the crime around which the story is built, the story is a remarkable illustration of the ways in which things like class, gender, and technological advances can influence and even shape how the law is applied in the United States. Indeed, at the time of the murder, the nation was undergoing incredibly social and cultural changes as a result of dramatically expanded transportation and communication technology, giving rise to a youth culture the likes of which had never been seen in the nation prior. That youth culture and the rebelliousness it produced in many young wealthy Americans played a direct role, not only in Walter’s life and death, but also in the socio-cultural perspectives and Victorian beliefs that allowed Florence to get away with murder. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast & 99 Cent Rental for Research! References Evening World. 1902. "Denised she shot broker in hotel." Evening World, February 15: 1. Ferranti, Seth. 2019. The Affluenza Murder Case That Shocked America 100 Years Ago. March 15. Accessed December 11, 2023. https://www.vice.com/en/article/d3meyv/the-affluenza-murder-case-that-shocked-america-100-years-ago. McConnell, Virginia A. 2019. The Belle of Bedford Avenue: The Sensational Brooks-Burns Murder in Turn-of-the-Century New York. Kent, OH: The Kent State University Press. New York Times. 1902. "Brooks murder case ends." New York Times, May 21: 5. —. 1903. "Florence Burns on the stage." New York Times, February 15: 10. —. 1902. "Jerome on Burns case." New York Times, March 25: 7. —. 1902. "Man shot, girl arrested ." New York Times, February 16: 3. New York Tribune. 1910. "Florence Burns again in hands of police." New York Tribune, September 21: 1. When twenty-year-old Walter Brooks was found dead from a bullet to the head on Valentine’s Day 1902, suspicion immediately fell on Brooks’ nineteen-year-old sometimes-girlfriend, Florence Burns. The two were known to have a tumultuous relationship and had fought violently on the morning of his death, and there was considerable evidence indicating that Burns had been in the hotel room at the time of Brooks’ murder. However, despite all the evidence indicating guilt, Florence Burns was never brought to trial for Brooks’ murder or even formally charged with a crime, and Walter Brooks murder officially remains an unsolved case in New York. While the story of Walter Brooks and Florence Burns is relatively uncomplicated in terms of the crime around which the story is built, the story is a remarkable illustration of the ways in which things like class, gender, and technological advances can influence and even shape how the law is applied in the United States. Indeed, at the time of the murder, the nation was undergoing incredibly social and cultural changes as a result of dramatically expanded transportation and communication technology, giving rise to a youth culture the likes of which had never been seen in the nation prior. That youth culture and the rebelliousness it produced in many young wealthy Americans played a direct role, not only in Walter’s life and death, but also in the socio-cultural perspectives and Victorian beliefs that allowed Florence to get away with murder. Thank you to the wondrous Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast & 99 Cent Rental for Research! References Evening World. 1902. "Denised she shot broker in hotel." Evening World, February 15: 1. Ferranti, Seth. 2019. The Affluenza Murder Case That Shocked America 100 Years Ago. March 15. Accessed December 11, 2023. https://www.vice.com/en/article/d3meyv/the-affluenza-murder-case-that-shocked-america-100-years-ago. McConnell, Virginia A. 2019. The Belle of Bedford Avenue: The Sensational Brooks-Burns Murder in Turn-of-the-Century New York. Kent, OH: The Kent State University Press. New York Times. 1902. "Brooks murder case ends." New York Times, May 21: 5. —. 1903. "Florence Burns on the stage." New York Times, February 15: 10. —. 1902. "Jerome on Burns case." New York Times, March 25: 7. —. 1902. "Man shot, girl arrested ." New York Times, February 16: 3. New York Tribune. 1910. "Florence Burns again in hands of police." New York Tribune, September 21: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 535 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8To7UD4Apqh3Hq1Qp-F-gshbP_NGXNRHVQLpACWal7E The Story of Laurie Bembenek and the Tragic Murder of Christine Schultz (With Special Guest Holly Madison) Holly Madison joins us to give us a sneak peak at one of the cases they are covering on Season Two of the Playboy Murders. We talk about the tragic murder of Christine Schultz and the trial, conviction, and escape of Laurie Bembenek. It's a tragic story that is light on justice for anyone!

She also chats with us about the second season overall of the Playboy Murders which premiers on January 22nd! You can find it on Investigation ID and stream it on MAX!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-story-of-laurie-bembenek-and-the-tragic-murder-of-christine-schultz-with-special-guest-holly-madison-pVgJytmc Holly Madison joins us to give us a sneak peak at one of the cases they are covering on Season Two of the Playboy Murders. We talk about the tragic murder of Christine Schultz and the trial, conviction, and escape of Laurie Bembenek. It's a tragic story that is light on justice for anyone!

She also chats with us about the second season overall of the Playboy Murders which premiers on January 22nd! You can find it on Investigation ID and stream it on MAX!

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]]> The Story of Laurie Bembenek and the Tragic Murder of Christine Schultz (With Special Guest Holly Madison) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:08 Holly Madison joins us to give us a sneak peak at one of the cases they are covering on Season Two of the Playboy Murders. We talk about the tragic murder of Christine Schultz and the trial, conviction, and escape of Laurie Bembenek. It's a tragic story that is light on justice for anyone! She also chats with us about the second season overall of the Playboy Murders which premiers on January 22nd! You can find it on Investigation ID and stream it on MAX! Holly Madison joins us to give us a sneak peak at one of the cases they are covering on Season Two of the Playboy Murders. We talk about the tragic murder of Christine Schultz and the trial, conviction, and escape of Laurie Bembenek. It's a tragic story that is light on justice for anyone! She also chats with us about the second season overall of the Playboy Murders which premiers on January 22nd! You can find it on Investigation ID and stream it on MAX! true crime, exhibit c true full 534 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0mIhkQH0zh2304gKnXNupeIsNWqfcO2RGf7FzbytrgQ The Mysterious Death of Charles Morgan In March 1977, Arizona businessman Charles Morgan went missing from his home in Tucson, only to turn up three days later in the middle of the night, shoeless, traumatized, and with broken plastic handcuffs on his wrists and ankles. Unable to speak, Charles wrote that he had been drugged by an unnamed individual and kidnapped, but he refused to let his wife call the police or otherwise report the assault. Three months later, Charles Morgan’s body was discovered in the desert with a gunshot wound in the back of his head, one of his teeth wrapped in a handkerchief, and a two-dollar bill pinned to his underwear.

From the outside, Charles Morgan appeared to live a very normal and decidedly unexciting life. Yet when investigators began digging into his background to find out who would have wanted him dead, they discovered a complicated and bizarre story of supposed government agents, mobsters, and a mystery that one would have expected from a Hollywood screenplay, not the life of a middle-aged Arizona escrow agent. The increasingly bizarre details of Morgan’s life and death comprise a fascinating mystery that remains unsolved to this day and endures as one of Arizona’s most baffling cold cases.


Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance


References

Bassett, Edward, and David Dykes. 1977. "Mystery death a suicide?" Tucson Citizen, June 22: 1.

Bassett, Edward, and Richard Wood. 1977. "Slain businessman's bank dealings probed." Tucson Citizen, June 27: 3.

Flanagan, Ray. n.d. "Did 'hit-man."

—. 1990. "Did 'hit-man' with ties to region figure in Arizona death case?" Tribune, September 25: 3.

Heltsley, Ernie, and John Rawlinson. 1979. "1977 shooting ended Tucsonan's two lives." Arizona Daily Star, February 4: 1.

Jordan, Tracy. 1990. "City residents asked to drop a dime on hit man." Times Leader, October 22: 3.

Kwok, Abraham. 1992. "Phoenix death a mistaken 'hit'?" Arizona Republic, May 6: 10.

Matas, Kimberly. 2010. "Strange evidence found in '77 on, near man's body." Arizona Daily Star, March 31: A08.

1990. Unsolved Mysteries. Directed by John McLaughlin. Performed by John McLaughlin.

Salkowski, Joe, and Enric Volante. 2002. "Mob faded locally long before key figure died." Arizona Daily Star, May 19: 1.

Svejcara, Bob. 1977. "Sheriff finds no foul play in Morgan death." Arizona Daily Star, August 11: 13.

Svejcara, Bob, and Ernie Heltsley. 1977. "Slain businessman seen during 'absence'." Arizona Daily Star, June 23: 1.

Tucson Citizen. 1977. "Sheriff's probe says Morgan was a sucide." Tucson Citizen, August 11: 4.

Wood, Richard. 1977. "Slain Tucson executive: solid citizen... mystery man." Tucson Citizen, June 21: 2.

—. 1977. "Woman says Morgan hid, trying to buy off his life." Tucson Citizen, June 21: 1.


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-death-of-charles-morgan-ilPtlDNJ In March 1977, Arizona businessman Charles Morgan went missing from his home in Tucson, only to turn up three days later in the middle of the night, shoeless, traumatized, and with broken plastic handcuffs on his wrists and ankles. Unable to speak, Charles wrote that he had been drugged by an unnamed individual and kidnapped, but he refused to let his wife call the police or otherwise report the assault. Three months later, Charles Morgan’s body was discovered in the desert with a gunshot wound in the back of his head, one of his teeth wrapped in a handkerchief, and a two-dollar bill pinned to his underwear.

From the outside, Charles Morgan appeared to live a very normal and decidedly unexciting life. Yet when investigators began digging into his background to find out who would have wanted him dead, they discovered a complicated and bizarre story of supposed government agents, mobsters, and a mystery that one would have expected from a Hollywood screenplay, not the life of a middle-aged Arizona escrow agent. The increasingly bizarre details of Morgan’s life and death comprise a fascinating mystery that remains unsolved to this day and endures as one of Arizona’s most baffling cold cases.


Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance


References

Bassett, Edward, and David Dykes. 1977. "Mystery death a suicide?" Tucson Citizen, June 22: 1.

Bassett, Edward, and Richard Wood. 1977. "Slain businessman's bank dealings probed." Tucson Citizen, June 27: 3.

Flanagan, Ray. n.d. "Did 'hit-man."

—. 1990. "Did 'hit-man' with ties to region figure in Arizona death case?" Tribune, September 25: 3.

Heltsley, Ernie, and John Rawlinson. 1979. "1977 shooting ended Tucsonan's two lives." Arizona Daily Star, February 4: 1.

Jordan, Tracy. 1990. "City residents asked to drop a dime on hit man." Times Leader, October 22: 3.

Kwok, Abraham. 1992. "Phoenix death a mistaken 'hit'?" Arizona Republic, May 6: 10.

Matas, Kimberly. 2010. "Strange evidence found in '77 on, near man's body." Arizona Daily Star, March 31: A08.

1990. Unsolved Mysteries. Directed by John McLaughlin. Performed by John McLaughlin.

Salkowski, Joe, and Enric Volante. 2002. "Mob faded locally long before key figure died." Arizona Daily Star, May 19: 1.

Svejcara, Bob. 1977. "Sheriff finds no foul play in Morgan death." Arizona Daily Star, August 11: 13.

Svejcara, Bob, and Ernie Heltsley. 1977. "Slain businessman seen during 'absence'." Arizona Daily Star, June 23: 1.

Tucson Citizen. 1977. "Sheriff's probe says Morgan was a sucide." Tucson Citizen, August 11: 4.

Wood, Richard. 1977. "Slain Tucson executive: solid citizen... mystery man." Tucson Citizen, June 21: 2.

—. 1977. "Woman says Morgan hid, trying to buy off his life." Tucson Citizen, June 21: 1.


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]]> The Mysterious Death of Charles Morgan Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:51 In March 1977, Arizona businessman Charles Morgan went missing from his home in Tucson, only to turn up three days later in the middle of the night, shoeless, traumatized, and with broken plastic handcuffs on his wrists and ankles. Unable to speak, Charles wrote that he had been drugged by an unnamed individual and kidnapped, but he refused to let his wife call the police or otherwise report the assault. Three months later, Charles Morgan’s body was discovered in the desert with a gunshot wound in the back of his head, one of his teeth wrapped in a handkerchief, and a two-dollar bill pinned to his underwear. From the outside, Charles Morgan appeared to live a very normal and decidedly unexciting life. Yet when investigators began digging into his background to find out who would have wanted him dead, they discovered a complicated and bizarre story of supposed government agents, mobsters, and a mystery that one would have expected from a Hollywood screenplay, not the life of a middle-aged Arizona escrow agent. The increasingly bizarre details of Morgan’s life and death comprise a fascinating mystery that remains unsolved to this day and endures as one of Arizona’s most baffling cold cases. Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance References Bassett, Edward, and David Dykes. 1977. "Mystery death a suicide?" Tucson Citizen, June 22: 1. Bassett, Edward, and Richard Wood. 1977. "Slain businessman's bank dealings probed." Tucson Citizen, June 27: 3. Flanagan, Ray. n.d. "Did 'hit-man." —. 1990. "Did 'hit-man' with ties to region figure in Arizona death case?" Tribune, September 25: 3. Heltsley, Ernie, and John Rawlinson. 1979. "1977 shooting ended Tucsonan's two lives." Arizona Daily Star, February 4: 1. Jordan, Tracy. 1990. "City residents asked to drop a dime on hit man." Times Leader, October 22: 3. Kwok, Abraham. 1992. "Phoenix death a mistaken 'hit'?" Arizona Republic, May 6: 10. Matas, Kimberly. 2010. "Strange evidence found in '77 on, near man's body." Arizona Daily Star, March 31: A08. 1990. Unsolved Mysteries. Directed by John McLaughlin. Performed by John McLaughlin. Salkowski, Joe, and Enric Volante. 2002. "Mob faded locally long before key figure died." Arizona Daily Star, May 19: 1. Svejcara, Bob. 1977. "Sheriff finds no foul play in Morgan death." Arizona Daily Star, August 11: 13. Svejcara, Bob, and Ernie Heltsley. 1977. "Slain businessman seen during 'absence'." Arizona Daily Star, June 23: 1. Tucson Citizen. 1977. "Sheriff's probe says Morgan was a sucide." Tucson Citizen, August 11: 4. Wood, Richard. 1977. "Slain Tucson executive: solid citizen... mystery man." Tucson Citizen, June 21: 2. —. 1977. "Woman says Morgan hid, trying to buy off his life." Tucson Citizen, June 21: 1. In March 1977, Arizona businessman Charles Morgan went missing from his home in Tucson, only to turn up three days later in the middle of the night, shoeless, traumatized, and with broken plastic handcuffs on his wrists and ankles. Unable to speak, Charles wrote that he had been drugged by an unnamed individual and kidnapped, but he refused to let his wife call the police or otherwise report the assault. Three months later, Charles Morgan’s body was discovered in the desert with a gunshot wound in the back of his head, one of his teeth wrapped in a handkerchief, and a two-dollar bill pinned to his underwear. From the outside, Charles Morgan appeared to live a very normal and decidedly unexciting life. Yet when investigators began digging into his background to find out who would have wanted him dead, they discovered a complicated and bizarre story of supposed government agents, mobsters, and a mystery that one would have expected from a Hollywood screenplay, not the life of a middle-aged Arizona escrow agent. The increasingly bizarre details of Morgan’s life and death comprise a fascinating mystery that remains unsolved to this day and endures as one of Arizona’s most baffling cold cases. Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance References Bassett, Edward, and David Dykes. 1977. "Mystery death a suicide?" Tucson Citizen, June 22: 1. Bassett, Edward, and Richard Wood. 1977. "Slain businessman's bank dealings probed." Tucson Citizen, June 27: 3. Flanagan, Ray. n.d. "Did 'hit-man." —. 1990. "Did 'hit-man' with ties to region figure in Arizona death case?" Tribune, September 25: 3. Heltsley, Ernie, and John Rawlinson. 1979. "1977 shooting ended Tucsonan's two lives." Arizona Daily Star, February 4: 1. Jordan, Tracy. 1990. "City residents asked to drop a dime on hit man." Times Leader, October 22: 3. Kwok, Abraham. 1992. "Phoenix death a mistaken 'hit'?" Arizona Republic, May 6: 10. Matas, Kimberly. 2010. "Strange evidence found in '77 on, near man's body." Arizona Daily Star, March 31: A08. 1990. Unsolved Mysteries. Directed by John McLaughlin. Performed by John McLaughlin. Salkowski, Joe, and Enric Volante. 2002. "Mob faded locally long before key figure died." Arizona Daily Star, May 19: 1. Svejcara, Bob. 1977. "Sheriff finds no foul play in Morgan death." Arizona Daily Star, August 11: 13. Svejcara, Bob, and Ernie Heltsley. 1977. "Slain businessman seen during 'absence'." Arizona Daily Star, June 23: 1. Tucson Citizen. 1977. "Sheriff's probe says Morgan was a sucide." Tucson Citizen, August 11: 4. Wood, Richard. 1977. "Slain Tucson executive: solid citizen... mystery man." Tucson Citizen, June 21: 2. —. 1977. "Woman says Morgan hid, trying to buy off his life." Tucson Citizen, June 21: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 533 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/L7RXb0k0k__uCvm3Yiyr-zfdEsye0_mWfkjaR3v-F70 Listener Tales 82 We're closing out the month of January, and you know what THAT means- Listener Tales! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! In this installment we have tales THE NINETIES! We have camping stories, late night visits from a Jesus imposter, a creepy bathroom poltergeist, and an entire community is treated to a UFO lightshow!


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]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-82-cXdEi9wr We're closing out the month of January, and you know what THAT means- Listener Tales! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! In this installment we have tales THE NINETIES! We have camping stories, late night visits from a Jesus imposter, a creepy bathroom poltergeist, and an entire community is treated to a UFO lightshow!


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]]> Listener Tales 82 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:47 We're closing out the month of January, and you know what THAT means- Listener Tales! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! In this installment we have tales THE NINETIES! We have camping stories, late night visits from a Jesus imposter, a creepy bathroom poltergeist, and an entire community is treated to a UFO lightshow! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) We're closing out the month of January, and you know what THAT means- Listener Tales! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! In this installment we have tales THE NINETIES! We have camping stories, late night visits from a Jesus imposter, a creepy bathroom poltergeist, and an entire community is treated to a UFO lightshow! If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 532 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KfxtwYtYwkrFlVr0qWjYTSiA5tKl2p7bjkoItfMmR14 Tom Bird and Lorna Anderson Eldridge When Sandy Bird was found dead in her wrecked car in the Cottonwood River in the summer of 1983, everyone assumed the thirty-three-year-old Kansas mother of three had misjudged the turn on the one-lane bridge and gone over the side, her death a tragic accident. Similarly, when Martin Anderson was gunned down on the side of a Kansas state road just a few months later, the residents of Emporia, KS believed he was the victim of robbery gone wrong—the kind of random violence that investigators often struggled to solve.

What no one knew at the time was that the ostensibly accidental death of Sandy Bird and the tragic murder of Martin Anderson were in fact linked by a conspiracy of Sandra’s husband, Tom Bird, and his mistress, Lorna Anderson, designed to rid themselves of their respective spouses. Unfortunately, their plot began unraveling just a few weeks after Martin’s murder and both Tom and Lorna were arrested for the murders, along with their co-conspirators, and eventually went to trial. While the murders shocked the communities in rural Kansas, the most unbelievable aspect of the case was that the killers were a Lutheran pastor and his devout secretary.

Thank you to the wonderful, David White of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance!

References

Close, Dan. 1984. "Minister is accused of soliciting murder." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, March 22: 1.

—. 1984. "Minister ordered to stand trial." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, June 1: 1.

—. 1983. "Slaying victim's wife held." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, November 24: 1.

—. 1983. "Unanswered questions plague K-177 tragedy." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, November 8: 1.

Hayes, Jean. 1985. "Jury in bird trial begins deliberations." Wichita Eagle, July 23: 51.

Hays, Jean. 1985. "Bird's wife described as unhappy." Wichita Eagle, July 12: 15.

Kraft, Scott. 1986. "‘We Don’t Have These Type of People Out Here’ : Murderous Affair Shocks Kansas Town." Los Angeles Times, March 17.

—. 2004. "Who Killed Sandy?" Los Angeles Times Magazine, May 2.

State of Kansas v. Thomas Bird. 1986. 240 Kan. 288 (Supreme Court of Kansas, December 5).

State of Kansas v. Thomas P. Bird. 1985. 708 P.2d 946 (Supreme Court of Kansas, October 25).

United Press International. 1985. "At first no one paid uch attention ." United Press International: Domestic News, August 4.

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]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-bird-and-lorna-anderson-eldridge-V56DEi8p When Sandy Bird was found dead in her wrecked car in the Cottonwood River in the summer of 1983, everyone assumed the thirty-three-year-old Kansas mother of three had misjudged the turn on the one-lane bridge and gone over the side, her death a tragic accident. Similarly, when Martin Anderson was gunned down on the side of a Kansas state road just a few months later, the residents of Emporia, KS believed he was the victim of robbery gone wrong—the kind of random violence that investigators often struggled to solve.

What no one knew at the time was that the ostensibly accidental death of Sandy Bird and the tragic murder of Martin Anderson were in fact linked by a conspiracy of Sandra’s husband, Tom Bird, and his mistress, Lorna Anderson, designed to rid themselves of their respective spouses. Unfortunately, their plot began unraveling just a few weeks after Martin’s murder and both Tom and Lorna were arrested for the murders, along with their co-conspirators, and eventually went to trial. While the murders shocked the communities in rural Kansas, the most unbelievable aspect of the case was that the killers were a Lutheran pastor and his devout secretary.

Thank you to the wonderful, David White of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance!

References

Close, Dan. 1984. "Minister is accused of soliciting murder." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, March 22: 1.

—. 1984. "Minister ordered to stand trial." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, June 1: 1.

—. 1983. "Slaying victim's wife held." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, November 24: 1.

—. 1983. "Unanswered questions plague K-177 tragedy." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, November 8: 1.

Hayes, Jean. 1985. "Jury in bird trial begins deliberations." Wichita Eagle, July 23: 51.

Hays, Jean. 1985. "Bird's wife described as unhappy." Wichita Eagle, July 12: 15.

Kraft, Scott. 1986. "‘We Don’t Have These Type of People Out Here’ : Murderous Affair Shocks Kansas Town." Los Angeles Times, March 17.

—. 2004. "Who Killed Sandy?" Los Angeles Times Magazine, May 2.

State of Kansas v. Thomas Bird. 1986. 240 Kan. 288 (Supreme Court of Kansas, December 5).

State of Kansas v. Thomas P. Bird. 1985. 708 P.2d 946 (Supreme Court of Kansas, October 25).

United Press International. 1985. "At first no one paid uch attention ." United Press International: Domestic News, August 4.

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]]> Tom Bird and Lorna Anderson Eldridge Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:13 When Sandy Bird was found dead in her wrecked car in the Cottonwood River in the summer of 1983, everyone assumed the thirty-three-year-old Kansas mother of three had misjudged the turn on the one-lane bridge and gone over the side, her death a tragic accident. Similarly, when Martin Anderson was gunned down on the side of a Kansas state road just a few months later, the residents of Emporia, KS believed he was the victim of robbery gone wrong—the kind of random violence that investigators often struggled to solve.  What no one knew at the time was that the ostensibly accidental death of Sandy Bird and the tragic murder of Martin Anderson were in fact linked by a conspiracy of Sandra’s husband, Tom Bird, and his mistress, Lorna Anderson, designed to rid themselves of their respective spouses. Unfortunately, their plot began unraveling just a few weeks after Martin’s murder and both Tom and Lorna were arrested for the murders, along with their co-conspirators, and eventually went to trial. While the murders shocked the communities in rural Kansas, the most unbelievable aspect of the case was that the killers were a Lutheran pastor and his devout secretary. Thank you to the wonderful, David White of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance! References Close, Dan. 1984. "Minister is accused of soliciting murder." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, March 22: 1. —. 1984. "Minister ordered to stand trial." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, June 1: 1. —. 1983. "Slaying victim's wife held." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, November 24: 1. —. 1983. "Unanswered questions plague K-177 tragedy." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, November 8: 1. Hayes, Jean. 1985. "Jury in bird trial begins deliberations." Wichita Eagle, July 23: 51. Hays, Jean. 1985. "Bird's wife described as unhappy." Wichita Eagle, July 12: 15. Kraft, Scott. 1986. "‘We Don’t Have These Type of People Out Here’ : Murderous Affair Shocks Kansas Town." Los Angeles Times, March 17. —. 2004. "Who Killed Sandy?" Los Angeles Times Magazine, May 2. State of Kansas v. Thomas Bird. 1986. 240 Kan. 288 (Supreme Court of Kansas, December 5). State of Kansas v. Thomas P. Bird. 1985. 708 P.2d 946 (Supreme Court of Kansas, October 25). United Press International. 1985. "At first no one paid uch attention ." United Press International: Domestic News, August 4. When Sandy Bird was found dead in her wrecked car in the Cottonwood River in the summer of 1983, everyone assumed the thirty-three-year-old Kansas mother of three had misjudged the turn on the one-lane bridge and gone over the side, her death a tragic accident. Similarly, when Martin Anderson was gunned down on the side of a Kansas state road just a few months later, the residents of Emporia, KS believed he was the victim of robbery gone wrong—the kind of random violence that investigators often struggled to solve.  What no one knew at the time was that the ostensibly accidental death of Sandy Bird and the tragic murder of Martin Anderson were in fact linked by a conspiracy of Sandra’s husband, Tom Bird, and his mistress, Lorna Anderson, designed to rid themselves of their respective spouses. Unfortunately, their plot began unraveling just a few weeks after Martin’s murder and both Tom and Lorna were arrested for the murders, along with their co-conspirators, and eventually went to trial. While the murders shocked the communities in rural Kansas, the most unbelievable aspect of the case was that the killers were a Lutheran pastor and his devout secretary. Thank you to the wonderful, David White of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance! References Close, Dan. 1984. "Minister is accused of soliciting murder." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, March 22: 1. —. 1984. "Minister ordered to stand trial." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, June 1: 1. —. 1983. "Slaying victim's wife held." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, November 24: 1. —. 1983. "Unanswered questions plague K-177 tragedy." Wichita Eagle-Beacon, November 8: 1. Hayes, Jean. 1985. "Jury in bird trial begins deliberations." Wichita Eagle, July 23: 51. Hays, Jean. 1985. "Bird's wife described as unhappy." Wichita Eagle, July 12: 15. Kraft, Scott. 1986. "‘We Don’t Have These Type of People Out Here’ : Murderous Affair Shocks Kansas Town." Los Angeles Times, March 17. —. 2004. "Who Killed Sandy?" Los Angeles Times Magazine, May 2. State of Kansas v. Thomas Bird. 1986. 240 Kan. 288 (Supreme Court of Kansas, December 5). State of Kansas v. Thomas P. Bird. 1985. 708 P.2d 946 (Supreme Court of Kansas, October 25). United Press International. 1985. "At first no one paid uch attention ." United Press International: Domestic News, August 4. true crime, exhibit c true full 531 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wF2lToSf9RrFDgejsvbpgULM_VfHKTxWFbPvmUbIG8U Preston Castle and the Murder of Anna Corbin When it opened in 1894, the Preston School of Industry represented a change in how criminal offenders and wards of the state were treated in American society, shifting towards a more compassionate mission of reform over punishment. However, while the mission may have represented a more progressive approach to reforming young offenders, daily life for the young inmates was often as brutal as it would have been in an adult prison.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Ax Podcast and 99 Cent Rental for Research!


References

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 2022. Cemetery Tales Preston holds remains of 18. October 24. Accessed December 22, 2023. https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/2022/10/24/tales-from-the-cemetery-preston-holds-remains-of-18/.

Daily News. 1950. "Boys' school housekeeper murdered." Daily News, February 23: 1.

D'Souza, Karen. 2015. "Castle of shivers." Oakland Tribune, September 13: 67.

Grandbois, Ruth. 1950. "Housekeep at Preston School found murdered." Stockton Daily Evening Record, February 24: 1.

—. 1950. "Slaying victim 'like mother' to youths." Stockton Daily Evening Record, February 24: 1.

Long Beach Press-Telegram. 1950. "3 Ione School Inmates held after slaying ." Long Beach Press-Telegram, February 24: 1.

Lowery, James F. 1950. "Stained clothes of Ione suspect get blood test." Sacramento Bee, February 25: 1.

McClatchy Newspaper Service. 1950. "What kind of woman was slain Anna Corbin of Preston?" Sacramento Bee, February 27: 1.

McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1950. "Witness bares motive behind Preston killing." McClatchy Newspapers Service, June 15: 1.

—. 1950. "Inmate tells court he saw Preston killing." Sacramento Bee, March 10: 1.

McClatchy Newspapes Service. 1950. "Employees are cleared in Preston killing." Sacramento Bee, February 28: 1.

McManis, Sam. 2015. Discoveries: Ione’s Preston Castle opens up about its harsh, haunting past. June 28. Accessed December 21, 2023. https://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/living/travel/sam-mcmanis/article25499146.html.

Sacramento Bee. 1950. "Chief Preston killing witness changes story." Sacramento Bee, April 6: 41.

—. 1950. "Murder trial of Eugene Monroe is nearing close." Sacramento Bee, April 28: 1.

—. 1950. "Preston suspect was grilled in 1947 LA murder." Sacramento Bee, March 6: 1.

—. 1950. "Prosecutor plans parade of witnesses in Monroe trial." Sacramento Bee, April 26: 10.

—. 1950. "Youth Authority decides to free Preston inmate." Sacramento Bee, October 20: 1.

Sacramento Union. 1951. "Eugene Monroe, Preston parole, confesses sex-murder in Tulsa." Sacramento Union, July 28: 1.

Sacremento Daily Record-Union. 1889. "The reform school." Sacremento Daily Record-Union, February 16: 8.

San Francisco Examiner. 1894. "Preston School of Industry." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 3.

Valley News Service. 1950. "State planning to reopen case against Monroe." Sacramento Union, April 30: 1.

Wilson, Stanley. 1950. "LA inmate is chief suspect in Ione killing." Sacramento Bee, March 1: 1.


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]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/preston-castle-and-the-murder-of-anna-corbin-PmSF7lvv When it opened in 1894, the Preston School of Industry represented a change in how criminal offenders and wards of the state were treated in American society, shifting towards a more compassionate mission of reform over punishment. However, while the mission may have represented a more progressive approach to reforming young offenders, daily life for the young inmates was often as brutal as it would have been in an adult prison.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Ax Podcast and 99 Cent Rental for Research!


References

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 2022. Cemetery Tales Preston holds remains of 18. October 24. Accessed December 22, 2023. https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/2022/10/24/tales-from-the-cemetery-preston-holds-remains-of-18/.

Daily News. 1950. "Boys' school housekeeper murdered." Daily News, February 23: 1.

D'Souza, Karen. 2015. "Castle of shivers." Oakland Tribune, September 13: 67.

Grandbois, Ruth. 1950. "Housekeep at Preston School found murdered." Stockton Daily Evening Record, February 24: 1.

—. 1950. "Slaying victim 'like mother' to youths." Stockton Daily Evening Record, February 24: 1.

Long Beach Press-Telegram. 1950. "3 Ione School Inmates held after slaying ." Long Beach Press-Telegram, February 24: 1.

Lowery, James F. 1950. "Stained clothes of Ione suspect get blood test." Sacramento Bee, February 25: 1.

McClatchy Newspaper Service. 1950. "What kind of woman was slain Anna Corbin of Preston?" Sacramento Bee, February 27: 1.

McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1950. "Witness bares motive behind Preston killing." McClatchy Newspapers Service, June 15: 1.

—. 1950. "Inmate tells court he saw Preston killing." Sacramento Bee, March 10: 1.

McClatchy Newspapes Service. 1950. "Employees are cleared in Preston killing." Sacramento Bee, February 28: 1.

McManis, Sam. 2015. Discoveries: Ione’s Preston Castle opens up about its harsh, haunting past. June 28. Accessed December 21, 2023. https://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/living/travel/sam-mcmanis/article25499146.html.

Sacramento Bee. 1950. "Chief Preston killing witness changes story." Sacramento Bee, April 6: 41.

—. 1950. "Murder trial of Eugene Monroe is nearing close." Sacramento Bee, April 28: 1.

—. 1950. "Preston suspect was grilled in 1947 LA murder." Sacramento Bee, March 6: 1.

—. 1950. "Prosecutor plans parade of witnesses in Monroe trial." Sacramento Bee, April 26: 10.

—. 1950. "Youth Authority decides to free Preston inmate." Sacramento Bee, October 20: 1.

Sacramento Union. 1951. "Eugene Monroe, Preston parole, confesses sex-murder in Tulsa." Sacramento Union, July 28: 1.

Sacremento Daily Record-Union. 1889. "The reform school." Sacremento Daily Record-Union, February 16: 8.

San Francisco Examiner. 1894. "Preston School of Industry." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 3.

Valley News Service. 1950. "State planning to reopen case against Monroe." Sacramento Union, April 30: 1.

Wilson, Stanley. 1950. "LA inmate is chief suspect in Ione killing." Sacramento Bee, March 1: 1.


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]]> Preston Castle and the Murder of Anna Corbin Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:44 When it opened in 1894, the Preston School of Industry represented a change in how criminal offenders and wards of the state were treated in American society, shifting towards a more compassionate mission of reform over punishment. However, while the mission may have represented a more progressive approach to reforming young offenders, daily life for the young inmates was often as brutal as it would have been in an adult prison.  Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Ax Podcast and 99 Cent Rental for Research! References California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 2022. Cemetery Tales Preston holds remains of 18. October 24. Accessed December 22, 2023. https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/2022/10/24/tales-from-the-cemetery-preston-holds-remains-of-18/. Daily News. 1950. "Boys' school housekeeper murdered." Daily News, February 23: 1. D'Souza, Karen. 2015. "Castle of shivers." Oakland Tribune, September 13: 67. Grandbois, Ruth. 1950. "Housekeep at Preston School found murdered." Stockton Daily Evening Record, February 24: 1. —. 1950. "Slaying victim 'like mother' to youths." Stockton Daily Evening Record, February 24: 1. Long Beach Press-Telegram. 1950. "3 Ione School Inmates held after slaying ." Long Beach Press-Telegram, February 24: 1. Lowery, James F. 1950. "Stained clothes of Ione suspect get blood test." Sacramento Bee, February 25: 1. McClatchy Newspaper Service. 1950. "What kind of woman was slain Anna Corbin of Preston?" Sacramento Bee, February 27: 1. McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1950. "Witness bares motive behind Preston killing." McClatchy Newspapers Service, June 15: 1. —. 1950. "Inmate tells court he saw Preston killing." Sacramento Bee, March 10: 1. McClatchy Newspapes Service. 1950. "Employees are cleared in Preston killing." Sacramento Bee, February 28: 1. McManis, Sam. 2015. Discoveries: Ione’s Preston Castle opens up about its harsh, haunting past. June 28. Accessed December 21, 2023. https://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/living/travel/sam-mcmanis/article25499146.html. Sacramento Bee. 1950. "Chief Preston killing witness changes story." Sacramento Bee, April 6: 41. —. 1950. "Murder trial of Eugene Monroe is nearing close." Sacramento Bee, April 28: 1. —. 1950. "Preston suspect was grilled in 1947 LA murder." Sacramento Bee, March 6: 1. —. 1950. "Prosecutor plans parade of witnesses in Monroe trial." Sacramento Bee, April 26: 10. —. 1950. "Youth Authority decides to free Preston inmate." Sacramento Bee, October 20: 1. Sacramento Union. 1951. "Eugene Monroe, Preston parole, confesses sex-murder in Tulsa." Sacramento Union, July 28: 1. Sacremento Daily Record-Union. 1889. "The reform school." Sacremento Daily Record-Union, February 16: 8. San Francisco Examiner. 1894. "Preston School of Industry." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 3. Valley News Service. 1950. "State planning to reopen case against Monroe." Sacramento Union, April 30: 1. Wilson, Stanley. 1950. "LA inmate is chief suspect in Ione killing." Sacramento Bee, March 1: 1. When it opened in 1894, the Preston School of Industry represented a change in how criminal offenders and wards of the state were treated in American society, shifting towards a more compassionate mission of reform over punishment. However, while the mission may have represented a more progressive approach to reforming young offenders, daily life for the young inmates was often as brutal as it would have been in an adult prison.  Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Ax Podcast and 99 Cent Rental for Research! References California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 2022. Cemetery Tales Preston holds remains of 18. October 24. Accessed December 22, 2023. https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/2022/10/24/tales-from-the-cemetery-preston-holds-remains-of-18/. Daily News. 1950. "Boys' school housekeeper murdered." Daily News, February 23: 1. D'Souza, Karen. 2015. "Castle of shivers." Oakland Tribune, September 13: 67. Grandbois, Ruth. 1950. "Housekeep at Preston School found murdered." Stockton Daily Evening Record, February 24: 1. —. 1950. "Slaying victim 'like mother' to youths." Stockton Daily Evening Record, February 24: 1. Long Beach Press-Telegram. 1950. "3 Ione School Inmates held after slaying ." Long Beach Press-Telegram, February 24: 1. Lowery, James F. 1950. "Stained clothes of Ione suspect get blood test." Sacramento Bee, February 25: 1. McClatchy Newspaper Service. 1950. "What kind of woman was slain Anna Corbin of Preston?" Sacramento Bee, February 27: 1. McClatchy Newspapers Service. 1950. "Witness bares motive behind Preston killing." McClatchy Newspapers Service, June 15: 1. —. 1950. "Inmate tells court he saw Preston killing." Sacramento Bee, March 10: 1. McClatchy Newspapes Service. 1950. "Employees are cleared in Preston killing." Sacramento Bee, February 28: 1. McManis, Sam. 2015. Discoveries: Ione’s Preston Castle opens up about its harsh, haunting past. June 28. Accessed December 21, 2023. https://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/living/travel/sam-mcmanis/article25499146.html. Sacramento Bee. 1950. "Chief Preston killing witness changes story." Sacramento Bee, April 6: 41. —. 1950. "Murder trial of Eugene Monroe is nearing close." Sacramento Bee, April 28: 1. —. 1950. "Preston suspect was grilled in 1947 LA murder." Sacramento Bee, March 6: 1. —. 1950. "Prosecutor plans parade of witnesses in Monroe trial." Sacramento Bee, April 26: 10. —. 1950. "Youth Authority decides to free Preston inmate." Sacramento Bee, October 20: 1. Sacramento Union. 1951. "Eugene Monroe, Preston parole, confesses sex-murder in Tulsa." Sacramento Union, July 28: 1. Sacremento Daily Record-Union. 1889. "The reform school." Sacremento Daily Record-Union, February 16: 8. San Francisco Examiner. 1894. "Preston School of Industry." San Francisco Examiner, August 6: 3. Valley News Service. 1950. "State planning to reopen case against Monroe." Sacramento Union, April 30: 1. Wilson, Stanley. 1950. "LA inmate is chief suspect in Ione killing." Sacramento Bee, March 1: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 530 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/yrXQypgQIAWjFXHnRflBY3-_Ox62USzbly5-lLa5Dvw Ann & Billy Woodward In the early morning hours of October 31, 1955, millionaire socialite Ann Woodward heard a strange noise in the hallway just beyond her bedroom door in the sprawling estate she shared with her husband, Billy, and their two children. There had been a series of robberies in the wealthy neighborhood that month, so Ann had kept a shotgun next to her bed for safety. Rising from her bed, Ann grabbed the gun and crept towards the door, slowly opening it so as not to attract any attention. Visibility was low in the darkened hallway, but she could see the vague shape of a man moving towards her and without hesitation, Ann raised the shotgun and fired in the direction, striking the figure and cutting him down. With the threat neautralized, Ann moved towards the figure on the floor only to realize she’d shot and killed her husband, Billy Woodward.

At least that’s the official version of the story. The investigation moved incredibly quickly, in the way it always seems to for the wealthiest among us, and Ann Woodward was cleared of any wrongdoing in the death of her husband—it was simply an accident. Yet there were many among Ann and Billy’s family and friends who believed Ann had intentionally shot her husband that night in order to prevent him from going forward with a messy divorce that would have brought an end to the glamorous high society lifestyle she spent her entire life working to secure.

Ann Woodward was never able to escape the rumors and gossip from those she’d once counted as friends, all of which was made exponentially worse by novelist Truman Capote, whose slanderous fiction many believe drove Ann to suicide. Ann’s untimely death meant that many questions would forever go unanswered: did she really kill her husband in order to remain among America’s elite moneymakers?


Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me the Ax Podcast for research!


References

Associated Press. 1955. "Mrs. Woodward stays in hospital; to miss husband's funeral." Buffalo Evening News, November 1: 10.

—. 1955. "Mrs. Woodward's father dumbfounded." Buffalo Evening News, November 1: 10.

—. 1956. "Woodward case burgler sentenced ." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 6.

Bigart, Homer. 1955. "Woodward left trusts to 2 sons." New York Times, November 10: 36.

Bracker, Milton. 1955. "Wife kills Woodward, owner of Nashua." New York Times, October 31: 1.

—. 1955. "Woodward jury finds no crime after widow testifies in shooting." New York Times, November 26: 1.

—. 1955. "Woodward proweler now admits being on estate at time of killing." New York Times, November 8: 1.

Braudy, Susan. 1992. This Crazy Thing Called Love. New York, NY: A.A. Knopf.

Kashner, Sam. 2012. "Capote's Swan Dive." Vanity Fair, November 15.

Knickerbocker, Cholly. 1955. "Violent scenes marked Woodward marriage." San Francisco Examiner, November 11: 9.

Montillo, Roseanne. 2022. Deliberate Cruelty: Truman Capote, the Millionaire's Wife, and the Murder of the Century. New York, NY: Atria Books.

New York Times. 1955. "Prowler dsicusses Woodward case aid." New York Times, November 9: 36.

Randolph, Nancy. 1955. "N.Y. society shocked by shooting." Los Angeles Times, March 30: 7.

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]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ann-billy-woodward-cXqWtOsp In the early morning hours of October 31, 1955, millionaire socialite Ann Woodward heard a strange noise in the hallway just beyond her bedroom door in the sprawling estate she shared with her husband, Billy, and their two children. There had been a series of robberies in the wealthy neighborhood that month, so Ann had kept a shotgun next to her bed for safety. Rising from her bed, Ann grabbed the gun and crept towards the door, slowly opening it so as not to attract any attention. Visibility was low in the darkened hallway, but she could see the vague shape of a man moving towards her and without hesitation, Ann raised the shotgun and fired in the direction, striking the figure and cutting him down. With the threat neautralized, Ann moved towards the figure on the floor only to realize she’d shot and killed her husband, Billy Woodward.

At least that’s the official version of the story. The investigation moved incredibly quickly, in the way it always seems to for the wealthiest among us, and Ann Woodward was cleared of any wrongdoing in the death of her husband—it was simply an accident. Yet there were many among Ann and Billy’s family and friends who believed Ann had intentionally shot her husband that night in order to prevent him from going forward with a messy divorce that would have brought an end to the glamorous high society lifestyle she spent her entire life working to secure.

Ann Woodward was never able to escape the rumors and gossip from those she’d once counted as friends, all of which was made exponentially worse by novelist Truman Capote, whose slanderous fiction many believe drove Ann to suicide. Ann’s untimely death meant that many questions would forever go unanswered: did she really kill her husband in order to remain among America’s elite moneymakers?


Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me the Ax Podcast for research!


References

Associated Press. 1955. "Mrs. Woodward stays in hospital; to miss husband's funeral." Buffalo Evening News, November 1: 10.

—. 1955. "Mrs. Woodward's father dumbfounded." Buffalo Evening News, November 1: 10.

—. 1956. "Woodward case burgler sentenced ." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 6.

Bigart, Homer. 1955. "Woodward left trusts to 2 sons." New York Times, November 10: 36.

Bracker, Milton. 1955. "Wife kills Woodward, owner of Nashua." New York Times, October 31: 1.

—. 1955. "Woodward jury finds no crime after widow testifies in shooting." New York Times, November 26: 1.

—. 1955. "Woodward proweler now admits being on estate at time of killing." New York Times, November 8: 1.

Braudy, Susan. 1992. This Crazy Thing Called Love. New York, NY: A.A. Knopf.

Kashner, Sam. 2012. "Capote's Swan Dive." Vanity Fair, November 15.

Knickerbocker, Cholly. 1955. "Violent scenes marked Woodward marriage." San Francisco Examiner, November 11: 9.

Montillo, Roseanne. 2022. Deliberate Cruelty: Truman Capote, the Millionaire's Wife, and the Murder of the Century. New York, NY: Atria Books.

New York Times. 1955. "Prowler dsicusses Woodward case aid." New York Times, November 9: 36.

Randolph, Nancy. 1955. "N.Y. society shocked by shooting." Los Angeles Times, March 30: 7.

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]]> Ann & Billy Woodward Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:47:10 In the early morning hours of October 31, 1955, millionaire socialite Ann Woodward heard a strange noise in the hallway just beyond her bedroom door in the sprawling estate she shared with her husband, Billy, and their two children. There had been a series of robberies in the wealthy neighborhood that month, so Ann had kept a shotgun next to her bed for safety. Rising from her bed, Ann grabbed the gun and crept towards the door, slowly opening it so as not to attract any attention. Visibility was low in the darkened hallway, but she could see the vague shape of a man moving towards her and without hesitation, Ann raised the shotgun and fired in the direction, striking the figure and cutting him down. With the threat neautralized, Ann moved towards the figure on the floor only to realize she’d shot and killed her husband, Billy Woodward.  At least that’s the official version of the story. The investigation moved incredibly quickly, in the way it always seems to for the wealthiest among us, and Ann Woodward was cleared of any wrongdoing in the death of her husband—it was simply an accident. Yet there were many among Ann and Billy’s family and friends who believed Ann had intentionally shot her husband that night in order to prevent him from going forward with a messy divorce that would have brought an end to the glamorous high society lifestyle she spent her entire life working to secure. Ann Woodward was never able to escape the rumors and gossip from those she’d once counted as friends, all of which was made exponentially worse by novelist Truman Capote, whose slanderous fiction many believe drove Ann to suicide. Ann’s untimely death meant that many questions would forever go unanswered: did she really kill her husband in order to remain among America’s elite moneymakers? Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me the Ax Podcast for research! References Associated Press. 1955. "Mrs. Woodward stays in hospital; to miss husband's funeral." Buffalo Evening News, November 1: 10. —. 1955. "Mrs. Woodward's father dumbfounded." Buffalo Evening News, November 1: 10. —. 1956. "Woodward case burgler sentenced ." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 6. Bigart, Homer. 1955. "Woodward left trusts to 2 sons." New York Times, November 10: 36. Bracker, Milton. 1955. "Wife kills Woodward, owner of Nashua." New York Times, October 31: 1. —. 1955. "Woodward jury finds no crime after widow testifies in shooting." New York Times, November 26: 1. —. 1955. "Woodward proweler now admits being on estate at time of killing." New York Times, November 8: 1. Braudy, Susan. 1992. This Crazy Thing Called Love. New York, NY: A.A. Knopf. Kashner, Sam. 2012. "Capote's Swan Dive." Vanity Fair, November 15. Knickerbocker, Cholly. 1955. "Violent scenes marked Woodward marriage." San Francisco Examiner, November 11: 9. Montillo, Roseanne. 2022. Deliberate Cruelty: Truman Capote, the Millionaire's Wife, and the Murder of the Century. New York, NY: Atria Books. New York Times. 1955. "Prowler dsicusses Woodward case aid." New York Times, November 9: 36. Randolph, Nancy. 1955. "N.Y. society shocked by shooting." Los Angeles Times, March 30: 7. In the early morning hours of October 31, 1955, millionaire socialite Ann Woodward heard a strange noise in the hallway just beyond her bedroom door in the sprawling estate she shared with her husband, Billy, and their two children. There had been a series of robberies in the wealthy neighborhood that month, so Ann had kept a shotgun next to her bed for safety. Rising from her bed, Ann grabbed the gun and crept towards the door, slowly opening it so as not to attract any attention. Visibility was low in the darkened hallway, but she could see the vague shape of a man moving towards her and without hesitation, Ann raised the shotgun and fired in the direction, striking the figure and cutting him down. With the threat neautralized, Ann moved towards the figure on the floor only to realize she’d shot and killed her husband, Billy Woodward.  At least that’s the official version of the story. The investigation moved incredibly quickly, in the way it always seems to for the wealthiest among us, and Ann Woodward was cleared of any wrongdoing in the death of her husband—it was simply an accident. Yet there were many among Ann and Billy’s family and friends who believed Ann had intentionally shot her husband that night in order to prevent him from going forward with a messy divorce that would have brought an end to the glamorous high society lifestyle she spent her entire life working to secure. Ann Woodward was never able to escape the rumors and gossip from those she’d once counted as friends, all of which was made exponentially worse by novelist Truman Capote, whose slanderous fiction many believe drove Ann to suicide. Ann’s untimely death meant that many questions would forever go unanswered: did she really kill her husband in order to remain among America’s elite moneymakers? Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me the Ax Podcast for research! References Associated Press. 1955. "Mrs. Woodward stays in hospital; to miss husband's funeral." Buffalo Evening News, November 1: 10. —. 1955. "Mrs. Woodward's father dumbfounded." Buffalo Evening News, November 1: 10. —. 1956. "Woodward case burgler sentenced ." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 6. Bigart, Homer. 1955. "Woodward left trusts to 2 sons." New York Times, November 10: 36. Bracker, Milton. 1955. "Wife kills Woodward, owner of Nashua." New York Times, October 31: 1. —. 1955. "Woodward jury finds no crime after widow testifies in shooting." New York Times, November 26: 1. —. 1955. "Woodward proweler now admits being on estate at time of killing." New York Times, November 8: 1. Braudy, Susan. 1992. This Crazy Thing Called Love. New York, NY: A.A. Knopf. Kashner, Sam. 2012. "Capote's Swan Dive." Vanity Fair, November 15. Knickerbocker, Cholly. 1955. "Violent scenes marked Woodward marriage." San Francisco Examiner, November 11: 9. Montillo, Roseanne. 2022. Deliberate Cruelty: Truman Capote, the Millionaire's Wife, and the Murder of the Century. New York, NY: Atria Books. New York Times. 1955. "Prowler dsicusses Woodward case aid." New York Times, November 9: 36. Randolph, Nancy. 1955. "N.Y. society shocked by shooting." Los Angeles Times, March 30: 7. true crime, exhibit c true full 529 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iclXHmDdUv_2VJIVb_pvJNPWtkTGAAEnCkijvqatilQ The Murders of Stan Farr and Andrea Wilborn When Priscilla Davis filed for divorce from her husband, Cullen Davis, in 1974, she had no idea that her actions would have such tragic consequences. Less than two years later, on the same day the divorce was finalized and the terms of the alimony were settled, a man wearing a disguise broke into Priscilla’s home and killed her twelve-year-old daughter, then waited for Priscilla to return. When she arrived a short time later, the intruder said hello to Priscilla and her new boyfriend before shooting them both, wounding Priscilla and killing her companion.

Cullen Davis was immediately suspected of the murders and taken into custody, leading to one of the most sensational and captivating trials the country had ever seen. The wealthiest man to ever be tried for murder in the United States up to that point, Cullen Davis was said to be the primary influence for the villainous J.R. Ewing, the main antagonist on the hit television series Dallas, and he more than lived up to the role. Davis’s wealth and status allowed him to control the narrative of the trial, which quickly became an indictment of his former wife, who, despite being the victim of a horrible crime, was vilified by the press and the defense as the real villain in the case.

Although it is nearly five decades in the past, the marriage of Priscilla and Cullen Davis, and the murder trial that followed, are emblematic of many of the issues that the American justice system (and the public) continues to struggle with today including who is and isn’t a victim, and how power and money can control the pursuit and application of justice.

Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance

References

Brown, Greg. 2016. Texas Tragedy: The Story of Priscilla Davis: A True Story of Money, Murder and Survival. Dallas, TX: CreateSpace.

Cartwright, Gary. 1977. "Rich Man, Dead Man." Texas Monthly, March 1.

Cochran, Mike. 1977. "Davis trial: Haynes says Farr target of shooting." Denton Record-Chronicle, October 25: 5.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1977. "DA's narration to Davis jury detailed but brief." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 21: 2.

—. 1976. "Judge defends bond on Davis." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 4: 1.

Guzzo, Glenn. 1977. "Davis cries tears of joy after acquittal." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 18: 1.

—. 1977. "Davis' fate now in jurors' hands." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 17: 1.

—. 1977. "Final arguments begin." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 16: 1.

—. 1977. "His innocence avowed, Davis doubts provocation." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 7: 1.

—. 1977. "Questioning nets no jurors." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 1: 1.

Hollandsworth, Skip. 2001. "Survivor's gilt: convinced that it was her husband who tried to kill her, the Texas socialite devoted herself to the best revenge." New York Times Magazine, December 30.

—. 2000. "Blood Will Sell." Texas Monthly, March 1.

McConal, Jon, and Mark Nelson. 1977. "Few surprised by Davis verdict." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 18: 1.

Moore, Dick. 1976. "Slain man was liked by fans, teammates." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 3: 1.

Moore, Evan. 1976. "Davis jailed without bond." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 20: 1.

—. 1977. "Picture of Priscilla, Rufner not allowed as evidence by judge." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 24: 1.

Stiteler, Rowland. 1976. "Blood-spattered white foyer tells story of slayings." Fort Worth Star-Telegram , August 3: 6.

—. 1976. "Davis jailed after slayings." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 3: 1.

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]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murders-of-stan-farr-and-andrea-wilborn-OSkkTzaX When Priscilla Davis filed for divorce from her husband, Cullen Davis, in 1974, she had no idea that her actions would have such tragic consequences. Less than two years later, on the same day the divorce was finalized and the terms of the alimony were settled, a man wearing a disguise broke into Priscilla’s home and killed her twelve-year-old daughter, then waited for Priscilla to return. When she arrived a short time later, the intruder said hello to Priscilla and her new boyfriend before shooting them both, wounding Priscilla and killing her companion.

Cullen Davis was immediately suspected of the murders and taken into custody, leading to one of the most sensational and captivating trials the country had ever seen. The wealthiest man to ever be tried for murder in the United States up to that point, Cullen Davis was said to be the primary influence for the villainous J.R. Ewing, the main antagonist on the hit television series Dallas, and he more than lived up to the role. Davis’s wealth and status allowed him to control the narrative of the trial, which quickly became an indictment of his former wife, who, despite being the victim of a horrible crime, was vilified by the press and the defense as the real villain in the case.

Although it is nearly five decades in the past, the marriage of Priscilla and Cullen Davis, and the murder trial that followed, are emblematic of many of the issues that the American justice system (and the public) continues to struggle with today including who is and isn’t a victim, and how power and money can control the pursuit and application of justice.

Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance

References

Brown, Greg. 2016. Texas Tragedy: The Story of Priscilla Davis: A True Story of Money, Murder and Survival. Dallas, TX: CreateSpace.

Cartwright, Gary. 1977. "Rich Man, Dead Man." Texas Monthly, March 1.

Cochran, Mike. 1977. "Davis trial: Haynes says Farr target of shooting." Denton Record-Chronicle, October 25: 5.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1977. "DA's narration to Davis jury detailed but brief." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 21: 2.

—. 1976. "Judge defends bond on Davis." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 4: 1.

Guzzo, Glenn. 1977. "Davis cries tears of joy after acquittal." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 18: 1.

—. 1977. "Davis' fate now in jurors' hands." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 17: 1.

—. 1977. "Final arguments begin." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 16: 1.

—. 1977. "His innocence avowed, Davis doubts provocation." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 7: 1.

—. 1977. "Questioning nets no jurors." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 1: 1.

Hollandsworth, Skip. 2001. "Survivor's gilt: convinced that it was her husband who tried to kill her, the Texas socialite devoted herself to the best revenge." New York Times Magazine, December 30.

—. 2000. "Blood Will Sell." Texas Monthly, March 1.

McConal, Jon, and Mark Nelson. 1977. "Few surprised by Davis verdict." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 18: 1.

Moore, Dick. 1976. "Slain man was liked by fans, teammates." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 3: 1.

Moore, Evan. 1976. "Davis jailed without bond." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 20: 1.

—. 1977. "Picture of Priscilla, Rufner not allowed as evidence by judge." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 24: 1.

Stiteler, Rowland. 1976. "Blood-spattered white foyer tells story of slayings." Fort Worth Star-Telegram , August 3: 6.

—. 1976. "Davis jailed after slayings." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 3: 1.

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]]> The Murders of Stan Farr and Andrea Wilborn Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:26:03 When Priscilla Davis filed for divorce from her husband, Cullen Davis, in 1974, she had no idea that her actions would have such tragic consequences. Less than two years later, on the same day the divorce was finalized and the terms of the alimony were settled, a man wearing a disguise broke into Priscilla’s home and killed her twelve-year-old daughter, then waited for Priscilla to return. When she arrived a short time later, the intruder said hello to Priscilla and her new boyfriend before shooting them both, wounding Priscilla and killing her companion. Cullen Davis was immediately suspected of the murders and taken into custody, leading to one of the most sensational and captivating trials the country had ever seen. The wealthiest man to ever be tried for murder in the United States up to that point, Cullen Davis was said to be the primary influence for the villainous J.R. Ewing, the main antagonist on the hit television series Dallas, and he more than lived up to the role. Davis’s wealth and status allowed him to control the narrative of the trial, which quickly became an indictment of his former wife, who, despite being the victim of a horrible crime, was vilified by the press and the defense as the real villain in the case. Although it is nearly five decades in the past, the marriage of Priscilla and Cullen Davis, and the murder trial that followed, are emblematic of many of the issues that the American justice system (and the public) continues to struggle with today including who is and isn’t a victim, and how power and money can control the pursuit and application of justice. Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance References Brown, Greg. 2016. Texas Tragedy: The Story of Priscilla Davis: A True Story of Money, Murder and Survival. Dallas, TX: CreateSpace. Cartwright, Gary. 1977. "Rich Man, Dead Man." Texas Monthly, March 1. Cochran, Mike. 1977. "Davis trial: Haynes says Farr target of shooting." Denton Record-Chronicle, October 25: 5. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1977. "DA's narration to Davis jury detailed but brief." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 21: 2. —. 1976. "Judge defends bond on Davis." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 4: 1. Guzzo, Glenn. 1977. "Davis cries tears of joy after acquittal." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 18: 1. —. 1977. "Davis' fate now in jurors' hands." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 17: 1. —. 1977. "Final arguments begin." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 16: 1. —. 1977. "His innocence avowed, Davis doubts provocation." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 7: 1. —. 1977. "Questioning nets no jurors." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 1: 1. Hollandsworth, Skip. 2001. "Survivor's gilt: convinced that it was her husband who tried to kill her, the Texas socialite devoted herself to the best revenge." New York Times Magazine, December 30. —. 2000. "Blood Will Sell." Texas Monthly, March 1. McConal, Jon, and Mark Nelson. 1977. "Few surprised by Davis verdict." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 18: 1. Moore, Dick. 1976. "Slain man was liked by fans, teammates." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 3: 1. Moore, Evan. 1976. "Davis jailed without bond." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 20: 1. —. 1977. "Picture of Priscilla, Rufner not allowed as evidence by judge." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 24: 1. Stiteler, Rowland. 1976. "Blood-spattered white foyer tells story of slayings." Fort Worth Star-Telegram , August 3: 6. —. 1976. "Davis jailed after slayings." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 3: 1. When Priscilla Davis filed for divorce from her husband, Cullen Davis, in 1974, she had no idea that her actions would have such tragic consequences. Less than two years later, on the same day the divorce was finalized and the terms of the alimony were settled, a man wearing a disguise broke into Priscilla’s home and killed her twelve-year-old daughter, then waited for Priscilla to return. When she arrived a short time later, the intruder said hello to Priscilla and her new boyfriend before shooting them both, wounding Priscilla and killing her companion. Cullen Davis was immediately suspected of the murders and taken into custody, leading to one of the most sensational and captivating trials the country had ever seen. The wealthiest man to ever be tried for murder in the United States up to that point, Cullen Davis was said to be the primary influence for the villainous J.R. Ewing, the main antagonist on the hit television series Dallas, and he more than lived up to the role. Davis’s wealth and status allowed him to control the narrative of the trial, which quickly became an indictment of his former wife, who, despite being the victim of a horrible crime, was vilified by the press and the defense as the real villain in the case. Although it is nearly five decades in the past, the marriage of Priscilla and Cullen Davis, and the murder trial that followed, are emblematic of many of the issues that the American justice system (and the public) continues to struggle with today including who is and isn’t a victim, and how power and money can control the pursuit and application of justice. Thank you to David White, of the Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance References Brown, Greg. 2016. Texas Tragedy: The Story of Priscilla Davis: A True Story of Money, Murder and Survival. Dallas, TX: CreateSpace. Cartwright, Gary. 1977. "Rich Man, Dead Man." Texas Monthly, March 1. Cochran, Mike. 1977. "Davis trial: Haynes says Farr target of shooting." Denton Record-Chronicle, October 25: 5. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1977. "DA's narration to Davis jury detailed but brief." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 21: 2. —. 1976. "Judge defends bond on Davis." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 4: 1. Guzzo, Glenn. 1977. "Davis cries tears of joy after acquittal." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 18: 1. —. 1977. "Davis' fate now in jurors' hands." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 17: 1. —. 1977. "Final arguments begin." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 16: 1. —. 1977. "His innocence avowed, Davis doubts provocation." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 7: 1. —. 1977. "Questioning nets no jurors." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 1: 1. Hollandsworth, Skip. 2001. "Survivor's gilt: convinced that it was her husband who tried to kill her, the Texas socialite devoted herself to the best revenge." New York Times Magazine, December 30. —. 2000. "Blood Will Sell." Texas Monthly, March 1. McConal, Jon, and Mark Nelson. 1977. "Few surprised by Davis verdict." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 18: 1. Moore, Dick. 1976. "Slain man was liked by fans, teammates." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 3: 1. Moore, Evan. 1976. "Davis jailed without bond." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 20: 1. —. 1977. "Picture of Priscilla, Rufner not allowed as evidence by judge." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 24: 1. Stiteler, Rowland. 1976. "Blood-spattered white foyer tells story of slayings." Fort Worth Star-Telegram , August 3: 6. —. 1976. "Davis jailed after slayings." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 3: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 528 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0nYv-R_-TWMD8gq6j3sGgLHpTZ8DlkrId3Bx9gVfdKE The Murder of Mary Stannard On the afternoon of September 3, 1878, twenty-two-year-old Mary Stannard d left her home in Madison, Connecticut, telling her father she was going blackberry picking and would be back before dark. When night came and Mary hadn’t returned, her father went out to look for her and eventually found her body by a creek in the woods. The investigation into her murder was truly wild and remains TECHNICALLY unsolved.


Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research!


References

Bendici, Ray. 2015. "The CT files: the 'unsolved murder of Mary STAN-ard." Cennecticut Magazine, August 23.

Foote, William. 1970. "Mary STAN-ard, she was murdered." Hartford Courant, March 5: 16.

Hartford Courant. 1878. "Hayden re-arrested." Hartford Courant, October 9: 3.

—. 1878. "Strong circumstantial evidence against a clergyman." Hartford Courant, September 7: 2.

—. 1878. "The Madison murder." Hartford Courant, September 6: 3.

Hayden, Herbert. 1880. The Reverend Herbert Hayden: An Autobiography. Hartford, CT: Press of the Plimptron Manufacturing Co.

New York Times. 1878. "A young woman's ruin and death." New York Times, September 6: 1.

—. 1878. "Is Rev. Mr. Hayden guilty." New York Times, September 14: 5.

—. 1879. "Mary STAN-ard's death." New York Times, November 7: 5.

—. 1878. "Mrs. Hayden's testimony." New York Times, September 21: 1.

—. 1880. "The Hayden case: beginning of the closing arguments." New York Times, January 15: 5.

—. 1879. "The long murder trial." New York Times, November 21: 2.

Pearson, Edmund. 1927. "Mary STAN-ard and the Reverend Mr. Hayden." Vanity Fair, March 01.

Unknown author. 1879. Poor Mary STAN-ard: A Full and Thrilling Story of the Circumstances Connected with Her Murder. New Haven: Stafford Printing Company.

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]]> Mon, 8 Jan 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-mary-stannard-wsgl5rmt On the afternoon of September 3, 1878, twenty-two-year-old Mary Stannard d left her home in Madison, Connecticut, telling her father she was going blackberry picking and would be back before dark. When night came and Mary hadn’t returned, her father went out to look for her and eventually found her body by a creek in the woods. The investigation into her murder was truly wild and remains TECHNICALLY unsolved.


Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research!


References

Bendici, Ray. 2015. "The CT files: the 'unsolved murder of Mary STAN-ard." Cennecticut Magazine, August 23.

Foote, William. 1970. "Mary STAN-ard, she was murdered." Hartford Courant, March 5: 16.

Hartford Courant. 1878. "Hayden re-arrested." Hartford Courant, October 9: 3.

—. 1878. "Strong circumstantial evidence against a clergyman." Hartford Courant, September 7: 2.

—. 1878. "The Madison murder." Hartford Courant, September 6: 3.

Hayden, Herbert. 1880. The Reverend Herbert Hayden: An Autobiography. Hartford, CT: Press of the Plimptron Manufacturing Co.

New York Times. 1878. "A young woman's ruin and death." New York Times, September 6: 1.

—. 1878. "Is Rev. Mr. Hayden guilty." New York Times, September 14: 5.

—. 1879. "Mary STAN-ard's death." New York Times, November 7: 5.

—. 1878. "Mrs. Hayden's testimony." New York Times, September 21: 1.

—. 1880. "The Hayden case: beginning of the closing arguments." New York Times, January 15: 5.

—. 1879. "The long murder trial." New York Times, November 21: 2.

Pearson, Edmund. 1927. "Mary STAN-ard and the Reverend Mr. Hayden." Vanity Fair, March 01.

Unknown author. 1879. Poor Mary STAN-ard: A Full and Thrilling Story of the Circumstances Connected with Her Murder. New Haven: Stafford Printing Company.

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]]> The Murder of Mary Stannard Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:33 On the afternoon of September 3, 1878, twenty-two-year-old Mary Stannard d left her home in Madison, Connecticut, telling her father she was going blackberry picking and would be back before dark. When night came and Mary hadn’t returned, her father went out to look for her and eventually found her body by a creek in the woods. The investigation into her murder was truly wild and remains TECHNICALLY unsolved. Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research! References Bendici, Ray. 2015. "The CT files: the 'unsolved murder of Mary STAN-ard." Cennecticut Magazine, August 23. Foote, William. 1970. "Mary STAN-ard, she was murdered." Hartford Courant, March 5: 16. Hartford Courant. 1878. "Hayden re-arrested." Hartford Courant, October 9: 3. —. 1878. "Strong circumstantial evidence against a clergyman." Hartford Courant, September 7: 2. —. 1878. "The Madison murder." Hartford Courant, September 6: 3. Hayden, Herbert. 1880. The Reverend Herbert Hayden: An Autobiography. Hartford, CT: Press of the Plimptron Manufacturing Co. New York Times. 1878. "A young woman's ruin and death." New York Times, September 6: 1. —. 1878. "Is Rev. Mr. Hayden guilty." New York Times, September 14: 5. —. 1879. "Mary STAN-ard's death." New York Times, November 7: 5. —. 1878. "Mrs. Hayden's testimony." New York Times, September 21: 1. —. 1880. "The Hayden case: beginning of the closing arguments." New York Times, January 15: 5. —. 1879. "The long murder trial." New York Times, November 21: 2. Pearson, Edmund. 1927. "Mary STAN-ard and the Reverend Mr. Hayden." Vanity Fair, March 01. Unknown author. 1879. Poor Mary STAN-ard: A Full and Thrilling Story of the Circumstances Connected with Her Murder. New Haven: Stafford Printing Company. On the afternoon of September 3, 1878, twenty-two-year-old Mary Stannard d left her home in Madison, Connecticut, telling her father she was going blackberry picking and would be back before dark. When night came and Mary hadn’t returned, her father went out to look for her and eventually found her body by a creek in the woods. The investigation into her murder was truly wild and remains TECHNICALLY unsolved. Thank you to the amazing Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research! References Bendici, Ray. 2015. "The CT files: the 'unsolved murder of Mary STAN-ard." Cennecticut Magazine, August 23. Foote, William. 1970. "Mary STAN-ard, she was murdered." Hartford Courant, March 5: 16. Hartford Courant. 1878. "Hayden re-arrested." Hartford Courant, October 9: 3. —. 1878. "Strong circumstantial evidence against a clergyman." Hartford Courant, September 7: 2. —. 1878. "The Madison murder." Hartford Courant, September 6: 3. Hayden, Herbert. 1880. The Reverend Herbert Hayden: An Autobiography. Hartford, CT: Press of the Plimptron Manufacturing Co. New York Times. 1878. "A young woman's ruin and death." New York Times, September 6: 1. —. 1878. "Is Rev. Mr. Hayden guilty." New York Times, September 14: 5. —. 1879. "Mary STAN-ard's death." New York Times, November 7: 5. —. 1878. "Mrs. Hayden's testimony." New York Times, September 21: 1. —. 1880. "The Hayden case: beginning of the closing arguments." New York Times, January 15: 5. —. 1879. "The long murder trial." New York Times, November 21: 2. Pearson, Edmund. 1927. "Mary STAN-ard and the Reverend Mr. Hayden." Vanity Fair, March 01. Unknown author. 1879. Poor Mary STAN-ard: A Full and Thrilling Story of the Circumstances Connected with Her Murder. New Haven: Stafford Printing Company. true crime, exhibit c true full 527 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qRnanxyvJJgchICOp89IWu1rOTn4HQ_4Z0sKEsVDsmQ The Death of Joan Robinson Hill- Part 2 Part 2/2 - On March 19, 1969, thirty-eight-year-old Houston socialite Joan Robinson Hill died at Sharpstown General Hospital from what doctors at the time believed was flu-related symptoms. Hill’s body was quickly taken to the mortuary and embalmed before an autopsy could be performed, violating Texas law and undermining any attempts determine the cause of Joan’s death. Nevertheless, Joan’s father, a wealthy oil tycoon, believed his daughter’s death to be a homicide, used his influence to have her remains exhumed and had not one, but two additional autopsies performed to determine the cause of death.

Despite conflicting reports from the pathologists regarding a cause of death, Joan’s father was eventually successful in convincing the district attorney that her death was no accident, but was in fact murder committed by her husband, John Hill. After two unsuccessful attempts to convince a grand jury of John’s guilt, the district attorney finally convinced a third grand jury that John Hill had intentionally contributed to Joan’s death and he was charged with “murder by omission,” a first in the history of the Texas courts.

John Hill was put on trial for the murder of his wife in the winter of 1971, but the jury would never get a chance to weigh in on his guilt or innocence. In September of 1972, after one mistrial and several delays leading up to a re-trial, John Hill was murdered by an intruder who’d broken into his home. Although investigators believed Hill’s murder to have been a robbery gone wrong, many in Houston suspected Joan’s father, believing his son-in-law had evaded justice, had paid to have John Hill killed, leaving the deaths of Joan and John Hill an enduring mystery.


As always, thank you to the fantastic David White, of Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance

References

Associated Press. 1971. "Doctor 'hated' first wife." Corpus Christi Times, February 26: 1.

—. 1972. "Houston doctor slain at home." Corpus Christi Times, September 25: 13.

—. 1969. "Meningitis said fatal to socialite ." Corpus Christi Times, October 11: 13.

—. 1971. "Judge calls mistrial in Houston slaying." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 27: 12.

—. 1970. "Panel indicts doctor in death of wife." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 23: 3.

—. 1973. "District judge clamps lid on Houston doctor's murder." Odessa American, April 27: 3.

—. 1971. "Testimony continues in trial of physician." Odessa American, February 23: 2.

Gonzalez, J.R. 2009. 40 years later: Joan Robinson Hill. March 19. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2009/03/40-years-later-joan-robinson-hill/.

New York Times. 1977. "Oilman is cleared in Houston murder of his son-in-law." New YorkTimes, October 22: 1.

Thompson, Thomas. 1976. Blood and Money: A True Story of Murder, Passion, and Power. New York, NY: Doubleday.

United Press International. 1980. "Heiress may have been toxic shock victim." United Press International, November 23.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Thu, 4 Jan 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-death-of-joan-robinson-hill-part-2-Pl71yAbb Part 2/2 - On March 19, 1969, thirty-eight-year-old Houston socialite Joan Robinson Hill died at Sharpstown General Hospital from what doctors at the time believed was flu-related symptoms. Hill’s body was quickly taken to the mortuary and embalmed before an autopsy could be performed, violating Texas law and undermining any attempts determine the cause of Joan’s death. Nevertheless, Joan’s father, a wealthy oil tycoon, believed his daughter’s death to be a homicide, used his influence to have her remains exhumed and had not one, but two additional autopsies performed to determine the cause of death.

Despite conflicting reports from the pathologists regarding a cause of death, Joan’s father was eventually successful in convincing the district attorney that her death was no accident, but was in fact murder committed by her husband, John Hill. After two unsuccessful attempts to convince a grand jury of John’s guilt, the district attorney finally convinced a third grand jury that John Hill had intentionally contributed to Joan’s death and he was charged with “murder by omission,” a first in the history of the Texas courts.

John Hill was put on trial for the murder of his wife in the winter of 1971, but the jury would never get a chance to weigh in on his guilt or innocence. In September of 1972, after one mistrial and several delays leading up to a re-trial, John Hill was murdered by an intruder who’d broken into his home. Although investigators believed Hill’s murder to have been a robbery gone wrong, many in Houston suspected Joan’s father, believing his son-in-law had evaded justice, had paid to have John Hill killed, leaving the deaths of Joan and John Hill an enduring mystery.


As always, thank you to the fantastic David White, of Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance

References

Associated Press. 1971. "Doctor 'hated' first wife." Corpus Christi Times, February 26: 1.

—. 1972. "Houston doctor slain at home." Corpus Christi Times, September 25: 13.

—. 1969. "Meningitis said fatal to socialite ." Corpus Christi Times, October 11: 13.

—. 1971. "Judge calls mistrial in Houston slaying." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 27: 12.

—. 1970. "Panel indicts doctor in death of wife." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 23: 3.

—. 1973. "District judge clamps lid on Houston doctor's murder." Odessa American, April 27: 3.

—. 1971. "Testimony continues in trial of physician." Odessa American, February 23: 2.

Gonzalez, J.R. 2009. 40 years later: Joan Robinson Hill. March 19. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2009/03/40-years-later-joan-robinson-hill/.

New York Times. 1977. "Oilman is cleared in Houston murder of his son-in-law." New YorkTimes, October 22: 1.

Thompson, Thomas. 1976. Blood and Money: A True Story of Murder, Passion, and Power. New York, NY: Doubleday.

United Press International. 1980. "Heiress may have been toxic shock victim." United Press International, November 23.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Death of Joan Robinson Hill- Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:32:09 Part 2/2 - On March 19, 1969, thirty-eight-year-old Houston socialite Joan Robinson Hill died at Sharpstown General Hospital from what doctors at the time believed was flu-related symptoms. Hill’s body was quickly taken to the mortuary and embalmed before an autopsy could be performed, violating Texas law and undermining any attempts determine the cause of Joan’s death. Nevertheless, Joan’s father, a wealthy oil tycoon, believed his daughter’s death to be a homicide, used his influence to have her remains exhumed and had not one, but two additional autopsies performed to determine the cause of death.  Despite conflicting reports from the pathologists regarding a cause of death, Joan’s father was eventually successful in convincing the district attorney that her death was no accident, but was in fact murder committed by her husband, John Hill. After two unsuccessful attempts to convince a grand jury of John’s guilt, the district attorney finally convinced a third grand jury that John Hill had intentionally contributed to Joan’s death and he was charged with “murder by omission,” a first in the history of the Texas courts. John Hill was put on trial for the murder of his wife in the winter of 1971, but the jury would never get a chance to weigh in on his guilt or innocence. In September of 1972, after one mistrial and several delays leading up to a re-trial, John Hill was murdered by an intruder who’d broken into his home. Although investigators believed Hill’s murder to have been a robbery gone wrong, many in Houston suspected Joan’s father, believing his son-in-law had evaded justice, had paid to have John Hill killed, leaving the deaths of Joan and John Hill an enduring mystery. As always, thank you to the fantastic David White, of Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance  References Associated Press. 1971. "Doctor 'hated' first wife." Corpus Christi Times, February 26: 1. —. 1972. "Houston doctor slain at home." Corpus Christi Times, September 25: 13. —. 1969. "Meningitis said fatal to socialite ." Corpus Christi Times, October 11: 13. —. 1971. "Judge calls mistrial in Houston slaying." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 27: 12. —. 1970. "Panel indicts doctor in death of wife." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 23: 3. —. 1973. "District judge clamps lid on Houston doctor's murder." Odessa American, April 27: 3. —. 1971. "Testimony continues in trial of physician." Odessa American, February 23: 2. Gonzalez, J.R. 2009. 40 years later: Joan Robinson Hill. March 19. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2009/03/40-years-later-joan-robinson-hill/. New York Times. 1977. "Oilman is cleared in Houston murder of his son-in-law." New YorkTimes, October 22: 1. Thompson, Thomas. 1976. Blood and Money: A True Story of Murder, Passion, and Power. New York, NY: Doubleday. United Press International. 1980. "Heiress may have been toxic shock victim." United Press International, November 23. Part 2/2 - On March 19, 1969, thirty-eight-year-old Houston socialite Joan Robinson Hill died at Sharpstown General Hospital from what doctors at the time believed was flu-related symptoms. Hill’s body was quickly taken to the mortuary and embalmed before an autopsy could be performed, violating Texas law and undermining any attempts determine the cause of Joan’s death. Nevertheless, Joan’s father, a wealthy oil tycoon, believed his daughter’s death to be a homicide, used his influence to have her remains exhumed and had not one, but two additional autopsies performed to determine the cause of death.  Despite conflicting reports from the pathologists regarding a cause of death, Joan’s father was eventually successful in convincing the district attorney that her death was no accident, but was in fact murder committed by her husband, John Hill. After two unsuccessful attempts to convince a grand jury of John’s guilt, the district attorney finally convinced a third grand jury that John Hill had intentionally contributed to Joan’s death and he was charged with “murder by omission,” a first in the history of the Texas courts. John Hill was put on trial for the murder of his wife in the winter of 1971, but the jury would never get a chance to weigh in on his guilt or innocence. In September of 1972, after one mistrial and several delays leading up to a re-trial, John Hill was murdered by an intruder who’d broken into his home. Although investigators believed Hill’s murder to have been a robbery gone wrong, many in Houston suspected Joan’s father, believing his son-in-law had evaded justice, had paid to have John Hill killed, leaving the deaths of Joan and John Hill an enduring mystery. As always, thank you to the fantastic David White, of Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance  References Associated Press. 1971. "Doctor 'hated' first wife." Corpus Christi Times, February 26: 1. —. 1972. "Houston doctor slain at home." Corpus Christi Times, September 25: 13. —. 1969. "Meningitis said fatal to socialite ." Corpus Christi Times, October 11: 13. —. 1971. "Judge calls mistrial in Houston slaying." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 27: 12. —. 1970. "Panel indicts doctor in death of wife." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 23: 3. —. 1973. "District judge clamps lid on Houston doctor's murder." Odessa American, April 27: 3. —. 1971. "Testimony continues in trial of physician." Odessa American, February 23: 2. Gonzalez, J.R. 2009. 40 years later: Joan Robinson Hill. March 19. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2009/03/40-years-later-joan-robinson-hill/. New York Times. 1977. "Oilman is cleared in Houston murder of his son-in-law." New YorkTimes, October 22: 1. Thompson, Thomas. 1976. Blood and Money: A True Story of Murder, Passion, and Power. New York, NY: Doubleday. United Press International. 1980. "Heiress may have been toxic shock victim." United Press International, November 23. true crime, exhibit c true full 526 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/NOdjFubx2Vo0lE48XlxTj0g4gFqSW07mcWEsFDuLfEs The Death of Joan Robinson Hill- Part 1 On March 19, 1969, thirty-eight-year-old Houston socialite Joan Robinson Hill died at Sharpstown General Hospital from what doctors at the time believed was flu-related symptoms. Hill’s body was quickly taken to the mortuary and embalmed before an autopsy could be performed, violating Texas law and undermining any attempts determine the cause of Joan’s death. Nevertheless, Joan’s father, a wealthy oil tycoon, believed his daughter’s death to be a homicide, used his influence to have her remains exhumed and had not one, but two additional autopsies performed to determine the cause of death.

Despite conflicting reports from the pathologists regarding a cause of death, Joan’s father was eventually successful in convincing the district attorney that her death was no accident, but was in fact murder committed by her husband, John Hill. After two unsuccessful attempts to convince a grand jury of John’s guilt, the district attorney finally convinced a third grand jury that John Hill had intentionally contributed to Joan’s death and he was charged with “murder by omission,” a first in the history of the Texas courts.

John Hill was put on trial for the murder of his wife in the winter of 1971, but the jury would never get a chance to weigh in on his guilt or innocence. In September of 1972, after one mistrial and several delays leading up to a re-trial, John Hill was murdered by an intruder who’d broken into his home. Although investigators believed Hill’s murder to have been a robbery gone wrong, many in Houston suspected Joan’s father, believing his son-in-law had evaded justice, had paid to have John Hill killed, leaving the deaths of Joan and John Hill an enduring mystery.


As always, thank you to the fantastic David White, of Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance

References

Associated Press. 1971. "Doctor 'hated' first wife." Corpus Christi Times, February 26: 1.

—. 1972. "Houston doctor slain at home." Corpus Christi Times, September 25: 13.

—. 1969. "Meningitis said fatal to socialite ." Corpus Christi Times, October 11: 13.

—. 1971. "Judge calls mistrial in Houston slaying." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 27: 12.

—. 1970. "Panel indicts doctor in death of wife." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 23: 3.

—. 1973. "District judge clamps lid on Houston doctor's murder." Odessa American, April 27: 3.

—. 1971. "Testimony continues in trial of physician." Odessa American, February 23: 2.

Gonzalez, J.R. 2009. 40 years later: Joan Robinson Hill. March 19. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2009/03/40-years-later-joan-robinson-hill/.

New York Times. 1977. "Oilman is cleared in Houston murder of his son-in-law." New YorkTimes, October 22: 1.

Thompson, Thomas. 1976. Blood and Money: A True Story of Murder, Passion, and Power. New York, NY: Doubleday.

United Press International. 1980. "Heiress may have been toxic shock victim." United Press International, November 23.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Mon, 1 Jan 2024 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-death-of-joan-robinson-hill-part-1-o0E1_E_Y On March 19, 1969, thirty-eight-year-old Houston socialite Joan Robinson Hill died at Sharpstown General Hospital from what doctors at the time believed was flu-related symptoms. Hill’s body was quickly taken to the mortuary and embalmed before an autopsy could be performed, violating Texas law and undermining any attempts determine the cause of Joan’s death. Nevertheless, Joan’s father, a wealthy oil tycoon, believed his daughter’s death to be a homicide, used his influence to have her remains exhumed and had not one, but two additional autopsies performed to determine the cause of death.

Despite conflicting reports from the pathologists regarding a cause of death, Joan’s father was eventually successful in convincing the district attorney that her death was no accident, but was in fact murder committed by her husband, John Hill. After two unsuccessful attempts to convince a grand jury of John’s guilt, the district attorney finally convinced a third grand jury that John Hill had intentionally contributed to Joan’s death and he was charged with “murder by omission,” a first in the history of the Texas courts.

John Hill was put on trial for the murder of his wife in the winter of 1971, but the jury would never get a chance to weigh in on his guilt or innocence. In September of 1972, after one mistrial and several delays leading up to a re-trial, John Hill was murdered by an intruder who’d broken into his home. Although investigators believed Hill’s murder to have been a robbery gone wrong, many in Houston suspected Joan’s father, believing his son-in-law had evaded justice, had paid to have John Hill killed, leaving the deaths of Joan and John Hill an enduring mystery.


As always, thank you to the fantastic David White, of Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance

References

Associated Press. 1971. "Doctor 'hated' first wife." Corpus Christi Times, February 26: 1.

—. 1972. "Houston doctor slain at home." Corpus Christi Times, September 25: 13.

—. 1969. "Meningitis said fatal to socialite ." Corpus Christi Times, October 11: 13.

—. 1971. "Judge calls mistrial in Houston slaying." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 27: 12.

—. 1970. "Panel indicts doctor in death of wife." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 23: 3.

—. 1973. "District judge clamps lid on Houston doctor's murder." Odessa American, April 27: 3.

—. 1971. "Testimony continues in trial of physician." Odessa American, February 23: 2.

Gonzalez, J.R. 2009. 40 years later: Joan Robinson Hill. March 19. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2009/03/40-years-later-joan-robinson-hill/.

New York Times. 1977. "Oilman is cleared in Houston murder of his son-in-law." New YorkTimes, October 22: 1.

Thompson, Thomas. 1976. Blood and Money: A True Story of Murder, Passion, and Power. New York, NY: Doubleday.

United Press International. 1980. "Heiress may have been toxic shock victim." United Press International, November 23.

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]]> The Death of Joan Robinson Hill- Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:28:35 On March 19, 1969, thirty-eight-year-old Houston socialite Joan Robinson Hill died at Sharpstown General Hospital from what doctors at the time believed was flu-related symptoms. Hill’s body was quickly taken to the mortuary and embalmed before an autopsy could be performed, violating Texas law and undermining any attempts determine the cause of Joan’s death. Nevertheless, Joan’s father, a wealthy oil tycoon, believed his daughter’s death to be a homicide, used his influence to have her remains exhumed and had not one, but two additional autopsies performed to determine the cause of death.  Despite conflicting reports from the pathologists regarding a cause of death, Joan’s father was eventually successful in convincing the district attorney that her death was no accident, but was in fact murder committed by her husband, John Hill. After two unsuccessful attempts to convince a grand jury of John’s guilt, the district attorney finally convinced a third grand jury that John Hill had intentionally contributed to Joan’s death and he was charged with “murder by omission,” a first in the history of the Texas courts. John Hill was put on trial for the murder of his wife in the winter of 1971, but the jury would never get a chance to weigh in on his guilt or innocence. In September of 1972, after one mistrial and several delays leading up to a re-trial, John Hill was murdered by an intruder who’d broken into his home. Although investigators believed Hill’s murder to have been a robbery gone wrong, many in Houston suspected Joan’s father, believing his son-in-law had evaded justice, had paid to have John Hill killed, leaving the deaths of Joan and John Hill an enduring mystery. As always, thank you to the fantastic David White, of Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance  References Associated Press. 1971. "Doctor 'hated' first wife." Corpus Christi Times, February 26: 1. —. 1972. "Houston doctor slain at home." Corpus Christi Times, September 25: 13. —. 1969. "Meningitis said fatal to socialite ." Corpus Christi Times, October 11: 13. —. 1971. "Judge calls mistrial in Houston slaying." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 27: 12. —. 1970. "Panel indicts doctor in death of wife." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 23: 3. —. 1973. "District judge clamps lid on Houston doctor's murder." Odessa American, April 27: 3. —. 1971. "Testimony continues in trial of physician." Odessa American, February 23: 2. Gonzalez, J.R. 2009. 40 years later: Joan Robinson Hill. March 19. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2009/03/40-years-later-joan-robinson-hill/. New York Times. 1977. "Oilman is cleared in Houston murder of his son-in-law." New YorkTimes, October 22: 1. Thompson, Thomas. 1976. Blood and Money: A True Story of Murder, Passion, and Power. New York, NY: Doubleday. United Press International. 1980. "Heiress may have been toxic shock victim." United Press International, November 23. On March 19, 1969, thirty-eight-year-old Houston socialite Joan Robinson Hill died at Sharpstown General Hospital from what doctors at the time believed was flu-related symptoms. Hill’s body was quickly taken to the mortuary and embalmed before an autopsy could be performed, violating Texas law and undermining any attempts determine the cause of Joan’s death. Nevertheless, Joan’s father, a wealthy oil tycoon, believed his daughter’s death to be a homicide, used his influence to have her remains exhumed and had not one, but two additional autopsies performed to determine the cause of death.  Despite conflicting reports from the pathologists regarding a cause of death, Joan’s father was eventually successful in convincing the district attorney that her death was no accident, but was in fact murder committed by her husband, John Hill. After two unsuccessful attempts to convince a grand jury of John’s guilt, the district attorney finally convinced a third grand jury that John Hill had intentionally contributed to Joan’s death and he was charged with “murder by omission,” a first in the history of the Texas courts. John Hill was put on trial for the murder of his wife in the winter of 1971, but the jury would never get a chance to weigh in on his guilt or innocence. In September of 1972, after one mistrial and several delays leading up to a re-trial, John Hill was murdered by an intruder who’d broken into his home. Although investigators believed Hill’s murder to have been a robbery gone wrong, many in Houston suspected Joan’s father, believing his son-in-law had evaded justice, had paid to have John Hill killed, leaving the deaths of Joan and John Hill an enduring mystery. As always, thank you to the fantastic David White, of Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance  References Associated Press. 1971. "Doctor 'hated' first wife." Corpus Christi Times, February 26: 1. —. 1972. "Houston doctor slain at home." Corpus Christi Times, September 25: 13. —. 1969. "Meningitis said fatal to socialite ." Corpus Christi Times, October 11: 13. —. 1971. "Judge calls mistrial in Houston slaying." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 27: 12. —. 1970. "Panel indicts doctor in death of wife." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 23: 3. —. 1973. "District judge clamps lid on Houston doctor's murder." Odessa American, April 27: 3. —. 1971. "Testimony continues in trial of physician." Odessa American, February 23: 2. Gonzalez, J.R. 2009. 40 years later: Joan Robinson Hill. March 19. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2009/03/40-years-later-joan-robinson-hill/. New York Times. 1977. "Oilman is cleared in Houston murder of his son-in-law." New YorkTimes, October 22: 1. Thompson, Thomas. 1976. Blood and Money: A True Story of Murder, Passion, and Power. New York, NY: Doubleday. United Press International. 1980. "Heiress may have been toxic shock victim." United Press International, November 23. true crime, exhibit c true full 525 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qXJmdOMR0Ws8Nnknh2-duwzYXg_jMG9gfllw35CjcQk Listener Tales 81 It’s Listener Tales 81 and you know the drill…..! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! In this installment we have haunted clown sightings, almost run ins with the most notorious serial killers, spooky choirs& creepy men abroad. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-81-2vYUQzp4 It’s Listener Tales 81 and you know the drill…..! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! In this installment we have haunted clown sightings, almost run ins with the most notorious serial killers, spooky choirs& creepy men abroad. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Listener Tales 81 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:43 It’s Listener Tales 81 and you know the drill…..! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! In this installment we have haunted clown sightings, almost run ins with the most notorious serial killers, spooky choirs& creepy men abroad. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) It’s Listener Tales 81 and you know the drill…..! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! In this installment we have haunted clown sightings, almost run ins with the most notorious serial killers, spooky choirs& creepy men abroad. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 524 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_XYjifo4W8DioV7QjlzXrEX0xM5pasvhye4GnrMlyU0 Fan Favorite - The Dark Secrets Behind the Wizard of Oz This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 281…


For this Holiday week, we wanted to bring you a lighter (?) episode, although it’s really not so light at all! Alaina’s kids have gotten super into the Wizard of Oz and so she decided to do dive into the dark happenings during filming. All kinds of atrocities went down and we are pretty confident that you’ll never watch this movie the same! Sorry…. we mean you’re welcome!


References:

-https://www.amazon.com/Making-Wizard-Oz-Aljean-Harmetz/dp/1613748329/ref=sr_1_2?crid=TWGV0EMUDT2P&keywords=the+making+of+the+wizard+of+oz+book&qid=1637775119&sprefix=the+making+of+the+wiza%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-2" target="_blank"


-The Making of the Wizard of Oz By Aljean Harmetz (Be wary that this book is fascinating but uses some outdated language when referencing certain people)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/fan-favorite-the-dark-secrets-behind-the-wizard-of-oz-DYKVohx_ This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 281…


For this Holiday week, we wanted to bring you a lighter (?) episode, although it’s really not so light at all! Alaina’s kids have gotten super into the Wizard of Oz and so she decided to do dive into the dark happenings during filming. All kinds of atrocities went down and we are pretty confident that you’ll never watch this movie the same! Sorry…. we mean you’re welcome!


References:

-https://www.amazon.com/Making-Wizard-Oz-Aljean-Harmetz/dp/1613748329/ref=sr_1_2?crid=TWGV0EMUDT2P&keywords=the+making+of+the+wizard+of+oz+book&qid=1637775119&sprefix=the+making+of+the+wiza%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-2" target="_blank"


-The Making of the Wizard of Oz By Aljean Harmetz (Be wary that this book is fascinating but uses some outdated language when referencing certain people)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Fan Favorite - The Dark Secrets Behind the Wizard of Oz Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:25 This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 281… For this Holiday week, we wanted to bring you a lighter (?) episode, although it’s really not so light at all! Alaina’s kids have gotten super into the Wizard of Oz and so she decided to do dive into the dark happenings during filming. All kinds of atrocities went down and we are pretty confident that you’ll never watch this movie the same! Sorry…. we mean you’re welcome! References: -https://www.amazon.com/Making-Wizard-Oz-Aljean-Harmetz/dp/1613748329/ref=sr_1_2?crid=TWGV0EMUDT2P&keywords=the+making+of+the+wizard+of+oz+book&qid=1637775119&sprefix=the+making+of+the+wiza%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-2" target="_blank" -The Making of the Wizard of Oz By Aljean Harmetz (Be wary that this book is fascinating but uses some outdated language when referencing certain people) This episode is a fan favorite that was originally published as Episode 281… For this Holiday week, we wanted to bring you a lighter (?) episode, although it’s really not so light at all! Alaina’s kids have gotten super into the Wizard of Oz and so she decided to do dive into the dark happenings during filming. All kinds of atrocities went down and we are pretty confident that you’ll never watch this movie the same! Sorry…. we mean you’re welcome! References: -https://www.amazon.com/Making-Wizard-Oz-Aljean-Harmetz/dp/1613748329/ref=sr_1_2?crid=TWGV0EMUDT2P&keywords=the+making+of+the+wizard+of+oz+book&qid=1637775119&sprefix=the+making+of+the+wiza%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-2" target="_blank" -The Making of the Wizard of Oz By Aljean Harmetz (Be wary that this book is fascinating but uses some outdated language when referencing certain people) true crime, exhibit c true full 523 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/T1Kv-Q2PKghW9cDhuJ057Gz-RWYy9-nFztCn9CDzE98 The Mysterious Death of Christina Kettlewell On May 20, 1947, decorated army veteran Jack Kettlewell and his friend Ronald Barrie barely escaped a devastating housefire at Ronald’s cabin along the Severen River in rural Ontario, Canada. One day later, Jack’s twenty-two-year-old wife, Christina Kettlewell, was discovered dead a short distance from the cabin, lying face down in a pool of shallow water and still wearing the pajamas she had on the night of the fire. During the autopsy, it was discovered that Christina’s lungs were clear of smoke and her body was free of any burns or other signs of violence; rather, as unbelievable as it seemed, the cause of death was drowning.

Christina and Jack had married in a secret ceremony held just eight days before the fire, leading many to wonder whether her new husband had something to do with her death. Was it a crime of passion? A calculated murder to cash-in on a life insurance policy? Or was it truly just a tragedy? And what of Ronald Barrie’s presence on the trip? If it was indeed a honeymoon of sorts, why had the young newlyweds brought along a friend?

In the months that followed, Christina Kettlewell’s mysterious death captivated the residents of eastern Canada. With each new day, a piece of the puzzle seemed to fall into place, indicating that the mystery might soon be solved. Yet by mid-summer, a police investigation and the coroner’s inquest had failed to provide an explanation for Christina’s death or a satisfactory conclusion to the case. Today, more than seventy-five years later, the death of Christina Kettlewell remains one of Ontario’s most enduring mysteries.

Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance!


References

Isai, Vjosa. 2017. What happened to Toronto's 'eight-day bride?'. July 4. Accessed November 27, 2023. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/what-happened-to-toronto-s-eight-day-bride/article_1a09012b-13fa-5931-b512-7cc331d56ed4.html.

Kingston Whig-Standard. 1947. "Coroner's jury to view place bride died." Kingston Whig-Standard, June 25: 1.

North Bay Nugget. 1947. "Open verdict is returned in Kettlewell case." North Bay Nugget, June 26: 1.

Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times. 1947. "Possibility of suicide in drowning of bride investigated by police." Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times, mAY 23: 1.

Sun Times. 1947. "Open verdict is returned by Kettlewell case jury as no decision reached." Sun Times, June 26: 1.

—. 1947. "Open verdict is returned by Kettlewell case jury as no decision reached." Sun Times, June 26: 1.

Toronto Daily Star. 1947. "Police report distrubance before Christina married." Toronto Daily Star, May 28: 2.

—. 1947. "Suicide notes bride's expert tells inquest." Toronto Daily Star, June 20: 1.

Windsor Star. 1947. "Police hint at foul play in mystery." Windsor Star, May 22: 1.

—. 1947. "Probe for missing cash in honeymoon mystery." Windsor Star, May 26: 1.

—. 1947. "Statement of Ronald Barrie reveals some strange events." Windsor Star, June 21: 8.


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-death-of-christina-kettlewell-8oLqcIIk On May 20, 1947, decorated army veteran Jack Kettlewell and his friend Ronald Barrie barely escaped a devastating housefire at Ronald’s cabin along the Severen River in rural Ontario, Canada. One day later, Jack’s twenty-two-year-old wife, Christina Kettlewell, was discovered dead a short distance from the cabin, lying face down in a pool of shallow water and still wearing the pajamas she had on the night of the fire. During the autopsy, it was discovered that Christina’s lungs were clear of smoke and her body was free of any burns or other signs of violence; rather, as unbelievable as it seemed, the cause of death was drowning.

Christina and Jack had married in a secret ceremony held just eight days before the fire, leading many to wonder whether her new husband had something to do with her death. Was it a crime of passion? A calculated murder to cash-in on a life insurance policy? Or was it truly just a tragedy? And what of Ronald Barrie’s presence on the trip? If it was indeed a honeymoon of sorts, why had the young newlyweds brought along a friend?

In the months that followed, Christina Kettlewell’s mysterious death captivated the residents of eastern Canada. With each new day, a piece of the puzzle seemed to fall into place, indicating that the mystery might soon be solved. Yet by mid-summer, a police investigation and the coroner’s inquest had failed to provide an explanation for Christina’s death or a satisfactory conclusion to the case. Today, more than seventy-five years later, the death of Christina Kettlewell remains one of Ontario’s most enduring mysteries.

Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance!


References

Isai, Vjosa. 2017. What happened to Toronto's 'eight-day bride?'. July 4. Accessed November 27, 2023. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/what-happened-to-toronto-s-eight-day-bride/article_1a09012b-13fa-5931-b512-7cc331d56ed4.html.

Kingston Whig-Standard. 1947. "Coroner's jury to view place bride died." Kingston Whig-Standard, June 25: 1.

North Bay Nugget. 1947. "Open verdict is returned in Kettlewell case." North Bay Nugget, June 26: 1.

Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times. 1947. "Possibility of suicide in drowning of bride investigated by police." Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times, mAY 23: 1.

Sun Times. 1947. "Open verdict is returned by Kettlewell case jury as no decision reached." Sun Times, June 26: 1.

—. 1947. "Open verdict is returned by Kettlewell case jury as no decision reached." Sun Times, June 26: 1.

Toronto Daily Star. 1947. "Police report distrubance before Christina married." Toronto Daily Star, May 28: 2.

—. 1947. "Suicide notes bride's expert tells inquest." Toronto Daily Star, June 20: 1.

Windsor Star. 1947. "Police hint at foul play in mystery." Windsor Star, May 22: 1.

—. 1947. "Probe for missing cash in honeymoon mystery." Windsor Star, May 26: 1.

—. 1947. "Statement of Ronald Barrie reveals some strange events." Windsor Star, June 21: 8.


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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Mysterious Death of Christina Kettlewell Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:24:17 On May 20, 1947, decorated army veteran Jack Kettlewell and his friend Ronald Barrie barely escaped a devastating housefire at Ronald’s cabin along the Severen River in rural Ontario, Canada. One day later, Jack’s twenty-two-year-old wife, Christina Kettlewell, was discovered dead a short distance from the cabin, lying face down in a pool of shallow water and still wearing the pajamas she had on the night of the fire. During the autopsy, it was discovered that Christina’s lungs were clear of smoke and her body was free of any burns or other signs of violence; rather, as unbelievable as it seemed, the cause of death was drowning.  Christina and Jack had married in a secret ceremony held just eight days before the fire, leading many to wonder whether her new husband had something to do with her death. Was it a crime of passion? A calculated murder to cash-in on a life insurance policy? Or was it truly just a tragedy? And what of Ronald Barrie’s presence on the trip? If it was indeed a honeymoon of sorts, why had the young newlyweds brought along a friend?  In the months that followed, Christina Kettlewell’s mysterious death captivated the residents of eastern Canada. With each new day, a piece of the puzzle seemed to fall into place, indicating that the mystery might soon be solved. Yet by mid-summer, a police investigation and the coroner’s inquest had failed to provide an explanation for Christina’s death or a satisfactory conclusion to the case. Today, more than seventy-five years later, the death of Christina Kettlewell remains one of Ontario’s most enduring mysteries. Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance! References Isai, Vjosa. 2017. What happened to Toronto's 'eight-day bride?'. July 4. Accessed November 27, 2023. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/what-happened-to-toronto-s-eight-day-bride/article_1a09012b-13fa-5931-b512-7cc331d56ed4.html. Kingston Whig-Standard. 1947. "Coroner's jury to view place bride died." Kingston Whig-Standard, June 25: 1. North Bay Nugget. 1947. "Open verdict is returned in Kettlewell case." North Bay Nugget, June 26: 1. Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times. 1947. "Possibility of suicide in drowning of bride investigated by police." Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times, mAY 23: 1. Sun Times. 1947. "Open verdict is returned by Kettlewell case jury as no decision reached." Sun Times, June 26: 1. —. 1947. "Open verdict is returned by Kettlewell case jury as no decision reached." Sun Times, June 26: 1. Toronto Daily Star. 1947. "Police report distrubance before Christina married." Toronto Daily Star, May 28: 2. —. 1947. "Suicide notes bride's expert tells inquest." Toronto Daily Star, June 20: 1. Windsor Star. 1947. "Police hint at foul play in mystery." Windsor Star, May 22: 1. —. 1947. "Probe for missing cash in honeymoon mystery." Windsor Star, May 26: 1. —. 1947. "Statement of Ronald Barrie reveals some strange events." Windsor Star, June 21: 8. On May 20, 1947, decorated army veteran Jack Kettlewell and his friend Ronald Barrie barely escaped a devastating housefire at Ronald’s cabin along the Severen River in rural Ontario, Canada. One day later, Jack’s twenty-two-year-old wife, Christina Kettlewell, was discovered dead a short distance from the cabin, lying face down in a pool of shallow water and still wearing the pajamas she had on the night of the fire. During the autopsy, it was discovered that Christina’s lungs were clear of smoke and her body was free of any burns or other signs of violence; rather, as unbelievable as it seemed, the cause of death was drowning.  Christina and Jack had married in a secret ceremony held just eight days before the fire, leading many to wonder whether her new husband had something to do with her death. Was it a crime of passion? A calculated murder to cash-in on a life insurance policy? Or was it truly just a tragedy? And what of Ronald Barrie’s presence on the trip? If it was indeed a honeymoon of sorts, why had the young newlyweds brought along a friend?  In the months that followed, Christina Kettlewell’s mysterious death captivated the residents of eastern Canada. With each new day, a piece of the puzzle seemed to fall into place, indicating that the mystery might soon be solved. Yet by mid-summer, a police investigation and the coroner’s inquest had failed to provide an explanation for Christina’s death or a satisfactory conclusion to the case. Today, more than seventy-five years later, the death of Christina Kettlewell remains one of Ontario’s most enduring mysteries. Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance! References Isai, Vjosa. 2017. What happened to Toronto's 'eight-day bride?'. July 4. Accessed November 27, 2023. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/what-happened-to-toronto-s-eight-day-bride/article_1a09012b-13fa-5931-b512-7cc331d56ed4.html. Kingston Whig-Standard. 1947. "Coroner's jury to view place bride died." Kingston Whig-Standard, June 25: 1. North Bay Nugget. 1947. "Open verdict is returned in Kettlewell case." North Bay Nugget, June 26: 1. Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times. 1947. "Possibility of suicide in drowning of bride investigated by police." Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times, mAY 23: 1. Sun Times. 1947. "Open verdict is returned by Kettlewell case jury as no decision reached." Sun Times, June 26: 1. —. 1947. "Open verdict is returned by Kettlewell case jury as no decision reached." Sun Times, June 26: 1. Toronto Daily Star. 1947. "Police report distrubance before Christina married." Toronto Daily Star, May 28: 2. —. 1947. "Suicide notes bride's expert tells inquest." Toronto Daily Star, June 20: 1. Windsor Star. 1947. "Police hint at foul play in mystery." Windsor Star, May 22: 1. —. 1947. "Probe for missing cash in honeymoon mystery." Windsor Star, May 26: 1. —. 1947. "Statement of Ronald Barrie reveals some strange events." Windsor Star, June 21: 8. true crime, exhibit c true full 522 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_QR4l__gAW0jpqN4W9LtleI8XvVqTGjNILGlMFExCWk Velma Barfield On November 2, 1984, fifty-two-year-old Velma Barfield was executed by lethal injection at North Carolina’s Central Prison, bringing an end to years of legal appeals and emotional debates over the death penalty and how, when, and to whom it gets applied. For six years, Barfield had sat on death row following her conviction for the poisoning murder of her boyfriend Stewart Taylor in 1976; however, during her trial she confessed to killing at least four other people.

Velma Barfield’s trial came at a time in the United States when Americans were just beginning to grapple with the concept of a serial killer, and the idea that a woman could commit such heinous acts seemed entirely inconceivable. Although woman had been sentenced to death for murder before in the US, none had confessed to methodically killing multiple people in such a callous way and for such a trivial reason. The debate only became more complicated following her death sentence, an already complicated subject among Americans that became exponentially so in 1984, when Barfield’s case and personal story became a major talking point for politicians running for office around the state.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Associated Press. 1984. "Hunt hopes Barfield's death will be deterrent." Asheville Citizen-Times, November 3: 1.

—. 1978. "Woman charged in poisoning ." Charlotte Obvserver, March 15: 1.

Barfield, Velma. 1985. Woman on Death Row. Nashville, TN: Oliver-Nelson .

Bledsoe, Jerry. 1998. Death Sentence: The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life, Crimes, and Punishment. Dutton: Boston, MA.

Carroll, Ginny. 1978. "Confessed poisoner awaits death." News and Observer, December 10: 1.

Charlotte Observer. 1984. "New Evidence: Velma Barfield's Sickness." Charlotte Observer, October 31: 12.

Journal Wire. 1984. "200 gather at funeral of Velma Barfield." Winston-Salem Journal, November 4: 35.

Margie Velma Barfield v. James C. Woodward, Secretary of Corrections; Nathan A. Rice,warden; Rufus Edmisten, Attorney General, Appellees. 1984. 748 F.2d 844 (US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, November 1).

Maxwell, Connie. 1984. "State executes Velma Barfield." Chapel Hill Newspaper, November 2: 1.

Monk, John, Sue Anne Pressley, and Gary Wright. 1984. "Velma Barfield executed by injection." Charlotte Observer, November 2: 1.

Ness and Observer. 1978. "Jailed woman eyed in more deaths." News and Observer, March 15: 1.

New York Times. 1984. "Relatives of murder victims urge no clemency for Carolina killer." New York Times, September 20: B15.

News and Observer. 1980. "Lawyer says he coached Mrs. Barfield." News and Observer, November 18: 17.

Pearsall, Chip. 1978. "Barfield jury calls for death." News and Observer, December 3: 1.

Stein, George. 1978. "Arsenic trail: Lumberton asks where it will end." Charlotte News, May 27: 1.

The Robesonian. 1969. "Parkton man succumbs to smoke inhalation." The Robesonian, April 22: 1.

Tilley, Greta. 1980. "She doesn't want to die." News and Record, September 21: 1.

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]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/velma-barfield-R8ozq3aY On November 2, 1984, fifty-two-year-old Velma Barfield was executed by lethal injection at North Carolina’s Central Prison, bringing an end to years of legal appeals and emotional debates over the death penalty and how, when, and to whom it gets applied. For six years, Barfield had sat on death row following her conviction for the poisoning murder of her boyfriend Stewart Taylor in 1976; however, during her trial she confessed to killing at least four other people.

Velma Barfield’s trial came at a time in the United States when Americans were just beginning to grapple with the concept of a serial killer, and the idea that a woman could commit such heinous acts seemed entirely inconceivable. Although woman had been sentenced to death for murder before in the US, none had confessed to methodically killing multiple people in such a callous way and for such a trivial reason. The debate only became more complicated following her death sentence, an already complicated subject among Americans that became exponentially so in 1984, when Barfield’s case and personal story became a major talking point for politicians running for office around the state.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!

References

Associated Press. 1984. "Hunt hopes Barfield's death will be deterrent." Asheville Citizen-Times, November 3: 1.

—. 1978. "Woman charged in poisoning ." Charlotte Obvserver, March 15: 1.

Barfield, Velma. 1985. Woman on Death Row. Nashville, TN: Oliver-Nelson .

Bledsoe, Jerry. 1998. Death Sentence: The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life, Crimes, and Punishment. Dutton: Boston, MA.

Carroll, Ginny. 1978. "Confessed poisoner awaits death." News and Observer, December 10: 1.

Charlotte Observer. 1984. "New Evidence: Velma Barfield's Sickness." Charlotte Observer, October 31: 12.

Journal Wire. 1984. "200 gather at funeral of Velma Barfield." Winston-Salem Journal, November 4: 35.

Margie Velma Barfield v. James C. Woodward, Secretary of Corrections; Nathan A. Rice,warden; Rufus Edmisten, Attorney General, Appellees. 1984. 748 F.2d 844 (US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, November 1).

Maxwell, Connie. 1984. "State executes Velma Barfield." Chapel Hill Newspaper, November 2: 1.

Monk, John, Sue Anne Pressley, and Gary Wright. 1984. "Velma Barfield executed by injection." Charlotte Observer, November 2: 1.

Ness and Observer. 1978. "Jailed woman eyed in more deaths." News and Observer, March 15: 1.

New York Times. 1984. "Relatives of murder victims urge no clemency for Carolina killer." New York Times, September 20: B15.

News and Observer. 1980. "Lawyer says he coached Mrs. Barfield." News and Observer, November 18: 17.

Pearsall, Chip. 1978. "Barfield jury calls for death." News and Observer, December 3: 1.

Stein, George. 1978. "Arsenic trail: Lumberton asks where it will end." Charlotte News, May 27: 1.

The Robesonian. 1969. "Parkton man succumbs to smoke inhalation." The Robesonian, April 22: 1.

Tilley, Greta. 1980. "She doesn't want to die." News and Record, September 21: 1.

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]]> Velma Barfield Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 02:10:40 On November 2, 1984, fifty-two-year-old Velma Barfield was executed by lethal injection at North Carolina’s Central Prison, bringing an end to years of legal appeals and emotional debates over the death penalty and how, when, and to whom it gets applied. For six years, Barfield had sat on death row following her conviction for the poisoning murder of her boyfriend Stewart Taylor in 1976; however, during her trial she confessed to killing at least four other people. Velma Barfield’s trial came at a time in the United States when Americans were just beginning to grapple with the concept of a serial killer, and the idea that a woman could commit such heinous acts seemed entirely inconceivable. Although woman had been sentenced to death for murder before in the US, none had confessed to methodically killing multiple people in such a callous way and for such a trivial reason. The debate only became more complicated following her death sentence, an already complicated subject among Americans that became exponentially so in 1984, when Barfield’s case and personal story became a major talking point for politicians running for office around the state. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Associated Press. 1984. "Hunt hopes Barfield's death will be deterrent." Asheville Citizen-Times, November 3: 1. —. 1978. "Woman charged in poisoning ." Charlotte Obvserver, March 15: 1. Barfield, Velma. 1985. Woman on Death Row. Nashville, TN: Oliver-Nelson . Bledsoe, Jerry. 1998. Death Sentence: The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life, Crimes, and Punishment. Dutton: Boston, MA. Carroll, Ginny. 1978. "Confessed poisoner awaits death." News and Observer, December 10: 1. Charlotte Observer. 1984. "New Evidence: Velma Barfield's Sickness." Charlotte Observer, October 31: 12. Journal Wire. 1984. "200 gather at funeral of Velma Barfield." Winston-Salem Journal, November 4: 35. Margie Velma Barfield v. James C. Woodward, Secretary of Corrections; Nathan A. Rice,warden; Rufus Edmisten, Attorney General, Appellees. 1984. 748 F.2d 844 (US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, November 1). Maxwell, Connie. 1984. "State executes Velma Barfield." Chapel Hill Newspaper, November 2: 1. Monk, John, Sue Anne Pressley, and Gary Wright. 1984. "Velma Barfield executed by injection." Charlotte Observer, November 2: 1. Ness and Observer. 1978. "Jailed woman eyed in more deaths." News and Observer, March 15: 1. New York Times. 1984. "Relatives of murder victims urge no clemency for Carolina killer." New York Times, September 20: B15. News and Observer. 1980. "Lawyer says he coached Mrs. Barfield." News and Observer, November 18: 17. Pearsall, Chip. 1978. "Barfield jury calls for death." News and Observer, December 3: 1. Stein, George. 1978. "Arsenic trail: Lumberton asks where it will end." Charlotte News, May 27: 1. The Robesonian. 1969. "Parkton man succumbs to smoke inhalation." The Robesonian, April 22: 1. Tilley, Greta. 1980. "She doesn't want to die." News and Record, September 21: 1. On November 2, 1984, fifty-two-year-old Velma Barfield was executed by lethal injection at North Carolina’s Central Prison, bringing an end to years of legal appeals and emotional debates over the death penalty and how, when, and to whom it gets applied. For six years, Barfield had sat on death row following her conviction for the poisoning murder of her boyfriend Stewart Taylor in 1976; however, during her trial she confessed to killing at least four other people. Velma Barfield’s trial came at a time in the United States when Americans were just beginning to grapple with the concept of a serial killer, and the idea that a woman could commit such heinous acts seemed entirely inconceivable. Although woman had been sentenced to death for murder before in the US, none had confessed to methodically killing multiple people in such a callous way and for such a trivial reason. The debate only became more complicated following her death sentence, an already complicated subject among Americans that became exponentially so in 1984, when Barfield’s case and personal story became a major talking point for politicians running for office around the state. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Associated Press. 1984. "Hunt hopes Barfield's death will be deterrent." Asheville Citizen-Times, November 3: 1. —. 1978. "Woman charged in poisoning ." Charlotte Obvserver, March 15: 1. Barfield, Velma. 1985. Woman on Death Row. Nashville, TN: Oliver-Nelson . Bledsoe, Jerry. 1998. Death Sentence: The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life, Crimes, and Punishment. Dutton: Boston, MA. Carroll, Ginny. 1978. "Confessed poisoner awaits death." News and Observer, December 10: 1. Charlotte Observer. 1984. "New Evidence: Velma Barfield's Sickness." Charlotte Observer, October 31: 12. Journal Wire. 1984. "200 gather at funeral of Velma Barfield." Winston-Salem Journal, November 4: 35. Margie Velma Barfield v. James C. Woodward, Secretary of Corrections; Nathan A. Rice,warden; Rufus Edmisten, Attorney General, Appellees. 1984. 748 F.2d 844 (US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, November 1). Maxwell, Connie. 1984. "State executes Velma Barfield." Chapel Hill Newspaper, November 2: 1. Monk, John, Sue Anne Pressley, and Gary Wright. 1984. "Velma Barfield executed by injection." Charlotte Observer, November 2: 1. Ness and Observer. 1978. "Jailed woman eyed in more deaths." News and Observer, March 15: 1. New York Times. 1984. "Relatives of murder victims urge no clemency for Carolina killer." New York Times, September 20: B15. News and Observer. 1980. "Lawyer says he coached Mrs. Barfield." News and Observer, November 18: 17. Pearsall, Chip. 1978. "Barfield jury calls for death." News and Observer, December 3: 1. Stein, George. 1978. "Arsenic trail: Lumberton asks where it will end." Charlotte News, May 27: 1. The Robesonian. 1969. "Parkton man succumbs to smoke inhalation." The Robesonian, April 22: 1. Tilley, Greta. 1980. "She doesn't want to die." News and Record, September 21: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 521 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/nAuf4TVGo7D1GAI-WOLGpd_2QgVo5lTWs1Kw4AjQnAQ Dudleytown: Connecticut’s Cursed Ghost Town Deep in the woods near Cornwall, Connecticut, in a valley known as the Dark Entry Forest, lie the remains of the small village of Dudleytown. Settled in the mid-eighteenth century by British colonists, Dudleytown was a thriving mining community that for provided charcoal and other minerals for the growing steel industry in and around New England. But by the late nineteenth century, the mining industry had shifted west and slowly, but surely the population of Dudleytown shrank until there, by the early twentieth century, there were only a handful of people living in the village. By 1924, the village of Dudleytown was completely abandoned and fell into the ownership of a private trust, who sought to restore the forest ecosystem to its pre-colonial health.


In retrospect, historians and others familiar with the region have cited a variety of social, economic, and ecological reasons for the collapse and abandonment of Dudleytown, yet there are those who believe the abandonment of the village has a darker and more supernatural explanation. There were rumors of widespread madness among the villagers, unexplained deaths and other tragedies, and a curse that dates back to the founding of village in the 1740s.


Today, the area is said to be haunted and, despite being private property, it has become a popular destination for ghost hunters and legend trippers who are determined to find out whether Dudleytown is truly a cursed village or just a victim of shifting social and economic trends.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for Research!


References

Barlow, Bart. 1980. "A lost town populated by legends." New York Times, October 26: C2.

Campos, Chris. 1976. "The death of a town is the life of a curse." The Journal, May 29: 1.Cornwall Conservation Commission. 2012. The Land and People of Cornwall, Connecticut: A Conservation Perspective of Our Town's Natural Treasures. Historical evalutation, Cornwall, CT: Cornwall Conservation Commission.

Cornwall Historical Society. 2014. The Truth about Dudleytown. September 29. Accessed October 29,2023. http://cornwallhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-truth-about-dudleytown.html.

Drozdowski, Ted. 1978. "Old ghouls still haunt state's cliffs, villages." The Morning Record and Journal, October 28: 35.

Hartford Courant. 2006. "True curse haunting family's forest land was progress." Hartford Courant, October 25: B2.

Hutter, David. 2008. Man pays price to spot Dudleytown ghosts. August 3. Accessed October 3, 2023.

https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Man-pays-price-to-spot-Dudleytown-ghosts-12147138.php.

New England Historical Society. n.d. The Dudleytown Curse, Connecticut's Village of the Damned.

Accessed October 3, 2023. https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-dudleytown-curse-connecticuts-village-of-the-damned/.

Pallatto, John. 1980. "Only the ghost hunters walk in legend-cursed Dudleytown." Hartford Courant, November 1: 9.

Pettit, John. 1996. "The spirits were willing, but the flesh was weak." Record Journal, October 31: 1.

Revai, Cheri. 2006. Haunted Connecticut: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Constitution State.

Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books.

Rierden, Andi. 1989. "A hamlet that can't get rid of its ghosts." New York Times, October 29: C2.

Ryan, Bill. 1986. "Dudleytown legend haunts Cornwall." Hartford Courant, April 13: 12.

Siedzik, Jason. 2011. In Cornwall, Dudleytown movie makers arrested. December 8. Accessed October 3, 2023. https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/In-Cornwall-Dudley-Town-Movie-Makers-Arrested-16886230.php.

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]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dudleytown-connecticuts-cursed-ghost-town-Ti0uXsNe Deep in the woods near Cornwall, Connecticut, in a valley known as the Dark Entry Forest, lie the remains of the small village of Dudleytown. Settled in the mid-eighteenth century by British colonists, Dudleytown was a thriving mining community that for provided charcoal and other minerals for the growing steel industry in and around New England. But by the late nineteenth century, the mining industry had shifted west and slowly, but surely the population of Dudleytown shrank until there, by the early twentieth century, there were only a handful of people living in the village. By 1924, the village of Dudleytown was completely abandoned and fell into the ownership of a private trust, who sought to restore the forest ecosystem to its pre-colonial health.


In retrospect, historians and others familiar with the region have cited a variety of social, economic, and ecological reasons for the collapse and abandonment of Dudleytown, yet there are those who believe the abandonment of the village has a darker and more supernatural explanation. There were rumors of widespread madness among the villagers, unexplained deaths and other tragedies, and a curse that dates back to the founding of village in the 1740s.


Today, the area is said to be haunted and, despite being private property, it has become a popular destination for ghost hunters and legend trippers who are determined to find out whether Dudleytown is truly a cursed village or just a victim of shifting social and economic trends.


Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for Research!


References

Barlow, Bart. 1980. "A lost town populated by legends." New York Times, October 26: C2.

Campos, Chris. 1976. "The death of a town is the life of a curse." The Journal, May 29: 1.Cornwall Conservation Commission. 2012. The Land and People of Cornwall, Connecticut: A Conservation Perspective of Our Town's Natural Treasures. Historical evalutation, Cornwall, CT: Cornwall Conservation Commission.

Cornwall Historical Society. 2014. The Truth about Dudleytown. September 29. Accessed October 29,2023. http://cornwallhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-truth-about-dudleytown.html.

Drozdowski, Ted. 1978. "Old ghouls still haunt state's cliffs, villages." The Morning Record and Journal, October 28: 35.

Hartford Courant. 2006. "True curse haunting family's forest land was progress." Hartford Courant, October 25: B2.

Hutter, David. 2008. Man pays price to spot Dudleytown ghosts. August 3. Accessed October 3, 2023.

https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Man-pays-price-to-spot-Dudleytown-ghosts-12147138.php.

New England Historical Society. n.d. The Dudleytown Curse, Connecticut's Village of the Damned.

Accessed October 3, 2023. https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-dudleytown-curse-connecticuts-village-of-the-damned/.

Pallatto, John. 1980. "Only the ghost hunters walk in legend-cursed Dudleytown." Hartford Courant, November 1: 9.

Pettit, John. 1996. "The spirits were willing, but the flesh was weak." Record Journal, October 31: 1.

Revai, Cheri. 2006. Haunted Connecticut: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Constitution State.

Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books.

Rierden, Andi. 1989. "A hamlet that can't get rid of its ghosts." New York Times, October 29: C2.

Ryan, Bill. 1986. "Dudleytown legend haunts Cornwall." Hartford Courant, April 13: 12.

Siedzik, Jason. 2011. In Cornwall, Dudleytown movie makers arrested. December 8. Accessed October 3, 2023. https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/In-Cornwall-Dudley-Town-Movie-Makers-Arrested-16886230.php.

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]]> Dudleytown: Connecticut’s Cursed Ghost Town Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:54 Deep in the woods near Cornwall, Connecticut, in a valley known as the Dark Entry Forest, lie the remains of the small village of Dudleytown. Settled in the mid-eighteenth century by British colonists, Dudleytown was a thriving mining community that for provided charcoal and other minerals for the growing steel industry in and around New England. But by the late nineteenth century, the mining industry had shifted west and slowly, but surely the population of Dudleytown shrank until there, by the early twentieth century, there were only a handful of people living in the village. By 1924, the village of Dudleytown was completely abandoned and fell into the ownership of a private trust, who sought to restore the forest ecosystem to its pre-colonial health. In retrospect, historians and others familiar with the region have cited a variety of social, economic, and ecological reasons for the collapse and abandonment of Dudleytown, yet there are those who believe the abandonment of the village has a darker and more supernatural explanation. There were rumors of widespread madness among the villagers, unexplained deaths and other tragedies, and a curse that dates back to the founding of village in the 1740s. Today, the area is said to be haunted and, despite being private property, it has become a popular destination for ghost hunters and legend trippers who are determined to find out whether Dudleytown is truly a cursed village or just a victim of shifting social and economic trends. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Barlow, Bart. 1980. "A lost town populated by legends." New York Times, October 26: C2. Campos, Chris. 1976. "The death of a town is the life of a curse." The Journal, May 29: 1.Cornwall Conservation Commission. 2012. The Land and People of Cornwall, Connecticut: A Conservation Perspective of Our Town's Natural Treasures. Historical evalutation, Cornwall, CT: Cornwall Conservation Commission. Cornwall Historical Society. 2014. The Truth about Dudleytown. September 29. Accessed October 29,2023. http://cornwallhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-truth-about-dudleytown.html. Drozdowski, Ted. 1978. "Old ghouls still haunt state's cliffs, villages." The Morning Record and Journal, October 28: 35. Hartford Courant. 2006. "True curse haunting family's forest land was progress." Hartford Courant, October 25: B2. Hutter, David. 2008. Man pays price to spot Dudleytown ghosts. August 3. Accessed October 3, 2023. https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Man-pays-price-to-spot-Dudleytown-ghosts-12147138.php. New England Historical Society. n.d. The Dudleytown Curse, Connecticut's Village of the Damned. Accessed October 3, 2023. https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-dudleytown-curse-connecticuts-village-of-the-damned/. Pallatto, John. 1980. "Only the ghost hunters walk in legend-cursed Dudleytown." Hartford Courant, November 1: 9. Pettit, John. 1996. "The spirits were willing, but the flesh was weak." Record Journal, October 31: 1. Revai, Cheri. 2006. Haunted Connecticut: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Constitution State. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. Rierden, Andi. 1989. "A hamlet that can't get rid of its ghosts." New York Times, October 29: C2. Ryan, Bill. 1986. "Dudleytown legend haunts Cornwall." Hartford Courant, April 13: 12. Siedzik, Jason. 2011. In Cornwall, Dudleytown movie makers arrested. December 8. Accessed October 3, 2023. https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/In-Cornwall-Dudley-Town-Movie-Makers-Arrested-16886230.php. Deep in the woods near Cornwall, Connecticut, in a valley known as the Dark Entry Forest, lie the remains of the small village of Dudleytown. Settled in the mid-eighteenth century by British colonists, Dudleytown was a thriving mining community that for provided charcoal and other minerals for the growing steel industry in and around New England. But by the late nineteenth century, the mining industry had shifted west and slowly, but surely the population of Dudleytown shrank until there, by the early twentieth century, there were only a handful of people living in the village. By 1924, the village of Dudleytown was completely abandoned and fell into the ownership of a private trust, who sought to restore the forest ecosystem to its pre-colonial health. In retrospect, historians and others familiar with the region have cited a variety of social, economic, and ecological reasons for the collapse and abandonment of Dudleytown, yet there are those who believe the abandonment of the village has a darker and more supernatural explanation. There were rumors of widespread madness among the villagers, unexplained deaths and other tragedies, and a curse that dates back to the founding of village in the 1740s. Today, the area is said to be haunted and, despite being private property, it has become a popular destination for ghost hunters and legend trippers who are determined to find out whether Dudleytown is truly a cursed village or just a victim of shifting social and economic trends. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for Research! References Barlow, Bart. 1980. "A lost town populated by legends." New York Times, October 26: C2. Campos, Chris. 1976. "The death of a town is the life of a curse." The Journal, May 29: 1.Cornwall Conservation Commission. 2012. The Land and People of Cornwall, Connecticut: A Conservation Perspective of Our Town's Natural Treasures. Historical evalutation, Cornwall, CT: Cornwall Conservation Commission. Cornwall Historical Society. 2014. The Truth about Dudleytown. September 29. Accessed October 29,2023. http://cornwallhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-truth-about-dudleytown.html. Drozdowski, Ted. 1978. "Old ghouls still haunt state's cliffs, villages." The Morning Record and Journal, October 28: 35. Hartford Courant. 2006. "True curse haunting family's forest land was progress." Hartford Courant, October 25: B2. Hutter, David. 2008. Man pays price to spot Dudleytown ghosts. August 3. Accessed October 3, 2023. https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Man-pays-price-to-spot-Dudleytown-ghosts-12147138.php. New England Historical Society. n.d. The Dudleytown Curse, Connecticut's Village of the Damned. Accessed October 3, 2023. https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-dudleytown-curse-connecticuts-village-of-the-damned/. Pallatto, John. 1980. "Only the ghost hunters walk in legend-cursed Dudleytown." Hartford Courant, November 1: 9. Pettit, John. 1996. "The spirits were willing, but the flesh was weak." Record Journal, October 31: 1. Revai, Cheri. 2006. Haunted Connecticut: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Constitution State. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. Rierden, Andi. 1989. "A hamlet that can't get rid of its ghosts." New York Times, October 29: C2. Ryan, Bill. 1986. "Dudleytown legend haunts Cornwall." Hartford Courant, April 13: 12. Siedzik, Jason. 2011. In Cornwall, Dudleytown movie makers arrested. December 8. Accessed October 3, 2023. https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/In-Cornwall-Dudley-Town-Movie-Makers-Arrested-16886230.php. true crime, exhibit c true full 520 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/MbyQ2mfribvBvd3va7ehpA4po_BtXfn-aPHbq-zFw0E Sharon Kinne- La Pistolera Pt.2 On March 19, 1960, Kansas City police were called to the home James and Sharon Kinne for what they believed was an accidental shooting. According to Sharon, she had found their two-year-old daughter lying on the couple’s bed, a gun near her hand and her father’s body next to her with a large hole in his head. Unable to find evidence to the contrary, the shooting was ruled an accident and Sharon collected on her husband’s life insurance policy. It wasn’t until a few months later, when the wife of Sharon’s new boyfriend went missing and eventually turned up dead, that investigators came to believe that James Kinne’s death was no accident.

Sharon Kinne was eventually arrested and charged with the murders of her husband James and of Patricia Jones, the wife of Sharon’s boyfriend at the time of her arrest. During the course of their investigation, detectives began unraveling a lurid tale of infidelity and conspiracy that resulted in at least two murders. Ultimately, Sharon would be acquitted of her Patricia Jones’ murder, and would be tried three times for the murder of James Kinne.

Before she could be tried for a fourth time, Sharon fled to Mexico with the help of yet another boyfriend, where she killed Francisco Parades Ordoñez in what she claimed was self-defense. The Mexican authorities rejected that claim and in 1964 Sharon was tried and convicted for murder, receiving a ten-year prison sentence. However, after serving just five years of her sentence, Sharon Kinne escaped the Mexican prison and has been on the run ever since. Today, more than fifty years later, she is still considered a fugitive with active warrants out for her arrest.



Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance


References

Doyle, Patricia Janson. 1962. "Sharon thinks of trial, jury and jail." Kansas City Times, January 13: 1.

Hays, James C. 1997. I'm Just an Ordinary Girl: The Sharon Kinne Story. Leawood, KS: Leathers Book Publishing.

Kansas City Star. 1961. "Anxious in his hunt for wife." Kansas City Star, June 16: 1.

—. 1961. "'Changed her story on gun'." Kansas City Star, June 15: 1.

—. 1960. "Fin a woman slain in woods." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1.

—. 1962. "'Fixed a price for his death'." Kansas City Star, January 9: 1.

—. 1960. "Officers study life of families in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1.

—. 1960. "Puzzled over a fatal shot." Kansas City Star, March 20: 1.

—. 1960. "Rap coroner in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, June 2: 1.

—. 1960. "Weird ties in murder probe." Kansas City Star, May 29: 1.

Kansas City Times. 1962. "Boldizs views offer as jest." Kansas City Times, January 10: 1.

—. 1969. "Kinne Search Widens." Kansas City Times, December 9: 1.

—. 1962. "Mrs. Kinne found guilty." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1.

—. 1961. "Sharon Kinne goes free." Kansas City Times, June 23: 1.

—. 1962. "Somber Sharon Kinne starts jail routine." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1.

Kelleghan, Kevin. 1969. "Sharon Kinne hunt eases up." Kansas City Times, December 18: 31.

Maryville Daily Forum. 1961. "Testimony on death gun to KC jurors." Marysville Daily Forum, June 19: 1.

Olwine, Margaret. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever, part II." Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 14.

—. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever?" Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 17-19.

Weber, David. 1964. "Sharon Kinne in jail." Kansas City Star, September 20: 1.

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/sharon-kinne-la-pistolera-pt-2-8ZxJiA0S On March 19, 1960, Kansas City police were called to the home James and Sharon Kinne for what they believed was an accidental shooting. According to Sharon, she had found their two-year-old daughter lying on the couple’s bed, a gun near her hand and her father’s body next to her with a large hole in his head. Unable to find evidence to the contrary, the shooting was ruled an accident and Sharon collected on her husband’s life insurance policy. It wasn’t until a few months later, when the wife of Sharon’s new boyfriend went missing and eventually turned up dead, that investigators came to believe that James Kinne’s death was no accident.

Sharon Kinne was eventually arrested and charged with the murders of her husband James and of Patricia Jones, the wife of Sharon’s boyfriend at the time of her arrest. During the course of their investigation, detectives began unraveling a lurid tale of infidelity and conspiracy that resulted in at least two murders. Ultimately, Sharon would be acquitted of her Patricia Jones’ murder, and would be tried three times for the murder of James Kinne.

Before she could be tried for a fourth time, Sharon fled to Mexico with the help of yet another boyfriend, where she killed Francisco Parades Ordoñez in what she claimed was self-defense. The Mexican authorities rejected that claim and in 1964 Sharon was tried and convicted for murder, receiving a ten-year prison sentence. However, after serving just five years of her sentence, Sharon Kinne escaped the Mexican prison and has been on the run ever since. Today, more than fifty years later, she is still considered a fugitive with active warrants out for her arrest.



Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance


References

Doyle, Patricia Janson. 1962. "Sharon thinks of trial, jury and jail." Kansas City Times, January 13: 1.

Hays, James C. 1997. I'm Just an Ordinary Girl: The Sharon Kinne Story. Leawood, KS: Leathers Book Publishing.

Kansas City Star. 1961. "Anxious in his hunt for wife." Kansas City Star, June 16: 1.

—. 1961. "'Changed her story on gun'." Kansas City Star, June 15: 1.

—. 1960. "Fin a woman slain in woods." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1.

—. 1962. "'Fixed a price for his death'." Kansas City Star, January 9: 1.

—. 1960. "Officers study life of families in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1.

—. 1960. "Puzzled over a fatal shot." Kansas City Star, March 20: 1.

—. 1960. "Rap coroner in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, June 2: 1.

—. 1960. "Weird ties in murder probe." Kansas City Star, May 29: 1.

Kansas City Times. 1962. "Boldizs views offer as jest." Kansas City Times, January 10: 1.

—. 1969. "Kinne Search Widens." Kansas City Times, December 9: 1.

—. 1962. "Mrs. Kinne found guilty." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1.

—. 1961. "Sharon Kinne goes free." Kansas City Times, June 23: 1.

—. 1962. "Somber Sharon Kinne starts jail routine." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1.

Kelleghan, Kevin. 1969. "Sharon Kinne hunt eases up." Kansas City Times, December 18: 31.

Maryville Daily Forum. 1961. "Testimony on death gun to KC jurors." Marysville Daily Forum, June 19: 1.

Olwine, Margaret. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever, part II." Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 14.

—. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever?" Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 17-19.

Weber, David. 1964. "Sharon Kinne in jail." Kansas City Star, September 20: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Sharon Kinne- La Pistolera Pt.2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:06 On March 19, 1960, Kansas City police were called to the home James and Sharon Kinne for what they believed was an accidental shooting. According to Sharon, she had found their two-year-old daughter lying on the couple’s bed, a gun near her hand and her father’s body next to her with a large hole in his head. Unable to find evidence to the contrary, the shooting was ruled an accident and Sharon collected on her husband’s life insurance policy. It wasn’t until a few months later, when the wife of Sharon’s new boyfriend went missing and eventually turned up dead, that investigators came to believe that James Kinne’s death was no accident. Sharon Kinne was eventually arrested and charged with the murders of her husband James and of Patricia Jones, the wife of Sharon’s boyfriend at the time of her arrest. During the course of their investigation, detectives began unraveling a lurid tale of infidelity and conspiracy that resulted in at least two murders. Ultimately, Sharon would be acquitted of her Patricia Jones’ murder, and would be tried three times for the murder of James Kinne.  Before she could be tried for a fourth time, Sharon fled to Mexico with the help of yet another boyfriend, where she killed Francisco Parades Ordoñez in what she claimed was self-defense. The Mexican authorities rejected that claim and in 1964 Sharon was tried and convicted for murder, receiving a ten-year prison sentence. However, after serving just five years of her sentence, Sharon Kinne escaped the Mexican prison and has been on the run ever since. Today, more than fifty years later, she is still considered a fugitive with active warrants out for her arrest. Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance  References Doyle, Patricia Janson. 1962. "Sharon thinks of trial, jury and jail." Kansas City Times, January 13: 1. Hays, James C. 1997. I'm Just an Ordinary Girl: The Sharon Kinne Story. Leawood, KS: Leathers Book Publishing. Kansas City Star. 1961. "Anxious in his hunt for wife." Kansas City Star, June 16: 1. —. 1961. "'Changed her story on gun'." Kansas City Star, June 15: 1. —. 1960. "Fin a woman slain in woods." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1. —. 1962. "'Fixed a price for his death'." Kansas City Star, January 9: 1. —. 1960. "Officers study life of families in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1. —. 1960. "Puzzled over a fatal shot." Kansas City Star, March 20: 1. —. 1960. "Rap coroner in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, June 2: 1. —. 1960. "Weird ties in murder probe." Kansas City Star, May 29: 1. Kansas City Times. 1962. "Boldizs views offer as jest." Kansas City Times, January 10: 1. —. 1969. "Kinne Search Widens." Kansas City Times, December 9: 1. —. 1962. "Mrs. Kinne found guilty." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1. —. 1961. "Sharon Kinne goes free." Kansas City Times, June 23: 1. —. 1962. "Somber Sharon Kinne starts jail routine." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1. Kelleghan, Kevin. 1969. "Sharon Kinne hunt eases up." Kansas City Times, December 18: 31. Maryville Daily Forum. 1961. "Testimony on death gun to KC jurors." Marysville Daily Forum, June 19: 1. Olwine, Margaret. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever, part II." Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 14. —. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever?" Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 17-19. Weber, David. 1964. "Sharon Kinne in jail." Kansas City Star, September 20: 1. On March 19, 1960, Kansas City police were called to the home James and Sharon Kinne for what they believed was an accidental shooting. According to Sharon, she had found their two-year-old daughter lying on the couple’s bed, a gun near her hand and her father’s body next to her with a large hole in his head. Unable to find evidence to the contrary, the shooting was ruled an accident and Sharon collected on her husband’s life insurance policy. It wasn’t until a few months later, when the wife of Sharon’s new boyfriend went missing and eventually turned up dead, that investigators came to believe that James Kinne’s death was no accident. Sharon Kinne was eventually arrested and charged with the murders of her husband James and of Patricia Jones, the wife of Sharon’s boyfriend at the time of her arrest. During the course of their investigation, detectives began unraveling a lurid tale of infidelity and conspiracy that resulted in at least two murders. Ultimately, Sharon would be acquitted of her Patricia Jones’ murder, and would be tried three times for the murder of James Kinne.  Before she could be tried for a fourth time, Sharon fled to Mexico with the help of yet another boyfriend, where she killed Francisco Parades Ordoñez in what she claimed was self-defense. The Mexican authorities rejected that claim and in 1964 Sharon was tried and convicted for murder, receiving a ten-year prison sentence. However, after serving just five years of her sentence, Sharon Kinne escaped the Mexican prison and has been on the run ever since. Today, more than fifty years later, she is still considered a fugitive with active warrants out for her arrest. Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance  References Doyle, Patricia Janson. 1962. "Sharon thinks of trial, jury and jail." Kansas City Times, January 13: 1. Hays, James C. 1997. I'm Just an Ordinary Girl: The Sharon Kinne Story. Leawood, KS: Leathers Book Publishing. Kansas City Star. 1961. "Anxious in his hunt for wife." Kansas City Star, June 16: 1. —. 1961. "'Changed her story on gun'." Kansas City Star, June 15: 1. —. 1960. "Fin a woman slain in woods." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1. —. 1962. "'Fixed a price for his death'." Kansas City Star, January 9: 1. —. 1960. "Officers study life of families in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1. —. 1960. "Puzzled over a fatal shot." Kansas City Star, March 20: 1. —. 1960. "Rap coroner in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, June 2: 1. —. 1960. "Weird ties in murder probe." Kansas City Star, May 29: 1. Kansas City Times. 1962. "Boldizs views offer as jest." Kansas City Times, January 10: 1. —. 1969. "Kinne Search Widens." Kansas City Times, December 9: 1. —. 1962. "Mrs. Kinne found guilty." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1. —. 1961. "Sharon Kinne goes free." Kansas City Times, June 23: 1. —. 1962. "Somber Sharon Kinne starts jail routine." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1. Kelleghan, Kevin. 1969. "Sharon Kinne hunt eases up." Kansas City Times, December 18: 31. Maryville Daily Forum. 1961. "Testimony on death gun to KC jurors." Marysville Daily Forum, June 19: 1. Olwine, Margaret. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever, part II." Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 14. —. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever?" Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 17-19. Weber, David. 1964. "Sharon Kinne in jail." Kansas City Star, September 20: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 519 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0fr2Z3ZrgV0dcuvkCJkix4vGalaY92kfuZZ2eM26gDU Sharon Kinne- La Pistolera Pt.1 On March 19, 1960, Kansas City police were called to the home James and Sharon Kinne for what they believed was an accidental shooting. According to Sharon, she had found their two-year-old daughter lying on the couple’s bed, a gun near her hand and her father’s body next to her with a large hole in his head. Unable to find evidence to the contrary, the shooting was ruled an accident and Sharon collected on her husband’s life insurance policy. It wasn’t until a few months later, when the wife of Sharon’s new boyfriend went missing and eventually turned up dead, that investigators came to believe that James Kinne’s death was no accident.

Sharon Kinne was eventually arrested and charged with the murders of her husband James and of Patricia Jones, the wife of Sharon’s boyfriend at the time of her arrest. During the course of their investigation, detectives began unraveling a lurid tale of infidelity and conspiracy that resulted in at least two murders. Ultimately, Sharon would be acquitted of her Patricia Jones’ murder, and would be tried three times for the murder of James Kinne.

Before she could be tried for a fourth time, Sharon fled to Mexico with the help of yet another boyfriend, where she killed Francisco Parades Ordoñez in what she claimed was self-defense. The Mexican authorities rejected that claim and in 1964. Sharon was tried and convicted for murder, receiving a ten-year prison sentence. However, after serving just five years of her sentence, Sharon Kinne escaped the Mexican prison and has been on the run ever since. Today, more than fifty years later, she is still considered a fugitive with active warrants out for her arrest.



Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance


References

Doyle, Patricia Janson. 1962. "Sharon thinks of trial, jury and jail." Kansas City Times, January 13: 1.

Hays, James C. 1997. I'm Just an Ordinary Girl: The Sharon Kinne Story. Leawood, KS: Leathers Book Publishing.

Kansas City Star. 1961. "Anxious in his hunt for wife." Kansas City Star, June 16: 1.

—. 1961. "'Changed her story on gun'." Kansas City Star, June 15: 1.

—. 1960. "Fin a woman slain in woods." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1.

—. 1962. "'Fixed a price for his death'." Kansas City Star, January 9: 1.

—. 1960. "Officers study life of families in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1.

—. 1960. "Puzzled over a fatal shot." Kansas City Star, March 20: 1.

—. 1960. "Rap coroner in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, June 2: 1.

—. 1960. "Weird ties in murder probe." Kansas City Star, May 29: 1.

Kansas City Times. 1962. "Boldizs views offer as jest." Kansas City Times, January 10: 1.

—. 1969. "Kinne Search Widens." Kansas City Times, December 9: 1.

—. 1962. "Mrs. Kinne found guilty." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1.

—. 1961. "Sharon Kinne goes free." Kansas City Times, June 23: 1.

—. 1962. "Somber Sharon Kinne starts jail routine." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1.

Kelleghan, Kevin. 1969. "Sharon Kinne hunt eases up." Kansas City Times, December 18: 31.

Maryville Daily Forum. 1961. "Testimony on death gun to KC jurors." Marysville Daily Forum, June 19: 1.

Olwine, Margaret. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever, part II." Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 14.

—. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever?" Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 17-19.

Weber, David. 1964. "Sharon Kinne in jail." Kansas City Star, September 20: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/sharon-kinne-la-pistolera-pt-1-SZaxGctg On March 19, 1960, Kansas City police were called to the home James and Sharon Kinne for what they believed was an accidental shooting. According to Sharon, she had found their two-year-old daughter lying on the couple’s bed, a gun near her hand and her father’s body next to her with a large hole in his head. Unable to find evidence to the contrary, the shooting was ruled an accident and Sharon collected on her husband’s life insurance policy. It wasn’t until a few months later, when the wife of Sharon’s new boyfriend went missing and eventually turned up dead, that investigators came to believe that James Kinne’s death was no accident.

Sharon Kinne was eventually arrested and charged with the murders of her husband James and of Patricia Jones, the wife of Sharon’s boyfriend at the time of her arrest. During the course of their investigation, detectives began unraveling a lurid tale of infidelity and conspiracy that resulted in at least two murders. Ultimately, Sharon would be acquitted of her Patricia Jones’ murder, and would be tried three times for the murder of James Kinne.

Before she could be tried for a fourth time, Sharon fled to Mexico with the help of yet another boyfriend, where she killed Francisco Parades Ordoñez in what she claimed was self-defense. The Mexican authorities rejected that claim and in 1964. Sharon was tried and convicted for murder, receiving a ten-year prison sentence. However, after serving just five years of her sentence, Sharon Kinne escaped the Mexican prison and has been on the run ever since. Today, more than fifty years later, she is still considered a fugitive with active warrants out for her arrest.



Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance


References

Doyle, Patricia Janson. 1962. "Sharon thinks of trial, jury and jail." Kansas City Times, January 13: 1.

Hays, James C. 1997. I'm Just an Ordinary Girl: The Sharon Kinne Story. Leawood, KS: Leathers Book Publishing.

Kansas City Star. 1961. "Anxious in his hunt for wife." Kansas City Star, June 16: 1.

—. 1961. "'Changed her story on gun'." Kansas City Star, June 15: 1.

—. 1960. "Fin a woman slain in woods." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1.

—. 1962. "'Fixed a price for his death'." Kansas City Star, January 9: 1.

—. 1960. "Officers study life of families in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1.

—. 1960. "Puzzled over a fatal shot." Kansas City Star, March 20: 1.

—. 1960. "Rap coroner in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, June 2: 1.

—. 1960. "Weird ties in murder probe." Kansas City Star, May 29: 1.

Kansas City Times. 1962. "Boldizs views offer as jest." Kansas City Times, January 10: 1.

—. 1969. "Kinne Search Widens." Kansas City Times, December 9: 1.

—. 1962. "Mrs. Kinne found guilty." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1.

—. 1961. "Sharon Kinne goes free." Kansas City Times, June 23: 1.

—. 1962. "Somber Sharon Kinne starts jail routine." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1.

Kelleghan, Kevin. 1969. "Sharon Kinne hunt eases up." Kansas City Times, December 18: 31.

Maryville Daily Forum. 1961. "Testimony on death gun to KC jurors." Marysville Daily Forum, June 19: 1.

Olwine, Margaret. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever, part II." Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 14.

—. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever?" Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 17-19.

Weber, David. 1964. "Sharon Kinne in jail." Kansas City Star, September 20: 1.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Sharon Kinne- La Pistolera Pt.1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:58 On March 19, 1960, Kansas City police were called to the home James and Sharon Kinne for what they believed was an accidental shooting. According to Sharon, she had found their two-year-old daughter lying on the couple’s bed, a gun near her hand and her father’s body next to her with a large hole in his head. Unable to find evidence to the contrary, the shooting was ruled an accident and Sharon collected on her husband’s life insurance policy. It wasn’t until a few months later, when the wife of Sharon’s new boyfriend went missing and eventually turned up dead, that investigators came to believe that James Kinne’s death was no accident. Sharon Kinne was eventually arrested and charged with the murders of her husband James and of Patricia Jones, the wife of Sharon’s boyfriend at the time of her arrest. During the course of their investigation, detectives began unraveling a lurid tale of infidelity and conspiracy that resulted in at least two murders. Ultimately, Sharon would be acquitted of her Patricia Jones’ murder, and would be tried three times for the murder of James Kinne.  Before she could be tried for a fourth time, Sharon fled to Mexico with the help of yet another boyfriend, where she killed Francisco Parades Ordoñez in what she claimed was self-defense. The Mexican authorities rejected that claim and in 1964. Sharon was tried and convicted for murder, receiving a ten-year prison sentence. However, after serving just five years of her sentence, Sharon Kinne escaped the Mexican prison and has been on the run ever since. Today, more than fifty years later, she is still considered a fugitive with active warrants out for her arrest. Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance  References Doyle, Patricia Janson. 1962. "Sharon thinks of trial, jury and jail." Kansas City Times, January 13: 1. Hays, James C. 1997. I'm Just an Ordinary Girl: The Sharon Kinne Story. Leawood, KS: Leathers Book Publishing. Kansas City Star. 1961. "Anxious in his hunt for wife." Kansas City Star, June 16: 1. —. 1961. "'Changed her story on gun'." Kansas City Star, June 15: 1. —. 1960. "Fin a woman slain in woods." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1. —. 1962. "'Fixed a price for his death'." Kansas City Star, January 9: 1. —. 1960. "Officers study life of families in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1. —. 1960. "Puzzled over a fatal shot." Kansas City Star, March 20: 1. —. 1960. "Rap coroner in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, June 2: 1. —. 1960. "Weird ties in murder probe." Kansas City Star, May 29: 1. Kansas City Times. 1962. "Boldizs views offer as jest." Kansas City Times, January 10: 1. —. 1969. "Kinne Search Widens." Kansas City Times, December 9: 1. —. 1962. "Mrs. Kinne found guilty." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1. —. 1961. "Sharon Kinne goes free." Kansas City Times, June 23: 1. —. 1962. "Somber Sharon Kinne starts jail routine." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1. Kelleghan, Kevin. 1969. "Sharon Kinne hunt eases up." Kansas City Times, December 18: 31. Maryville Daily Forum. 1961. "Testimony on death gun to KC jurors." Marysville Daily Forum, June 19: 1. Olwine, Margaret. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever, part II." Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 14. —. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever?" Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 17-19. Weber, David. 1964. "Sharon Kinne in jail." Kansas City Star, September 20: 1. On March 19, 1960, Kansas City police were called to the home James and Sharon Kinne for what they believed was an accidental shooting. According to Sharon, she had found their two-year-old daughter lying on the couple’s bed, a gun near her hand and her father’s body next to her with a large hole in his head. Unable to find evidence to the contrary, the shooting was ruled an accident and Sharon collected on her husband’s life insurance policy. It wasn’t until a few months later, when the wife of Sharon’s new boyfriend went missing and eventually turned up dead, that investigators came to believe that James Kinne’s death was no accident. Sharon Kinne was eventually arrested and charged with the murders of her husband James and of Patricia Jones, the wife of Sharon’s boyfriend at the time of her arrest. During the course of their investigation, detectives began unraveling a lurid tale of infidelity and conspiracy that resulted in at least two murders. Ultimately, Sharon would be acquitted of her Patricia Jones’ murder, and would be tried three times for the murder of James Kinne.  Before she could be tried for a fourth time, Sharon fled to Mexico with the help of yet another boyfriend, where she killed Francisco Parades Ordoñez in what she claimed was self-defense. The Mexican authorities rejected that claim and in 1964. Sharon was tried and convicted for murder, receiving a ten-year prison sentence. However, after serving just five years of her sentence, Sharon Kinne escaped the Mexican prison and has been on the run ever since. Today, more than fifty years later, she is still considered a fugitive with active warrants out for her arrest. Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance  References Doyle, Patricia Janson. 1962. "Sharon thinks of trial, jury and jail." Kansas City Times, January 13: 1. Hays, James C. 1997. I'm Just an Ordinary Girl: The Sharon Kinne Story. Leawood, KS: Leathers Book Publishing. Kansas City Star. 1961. "Anxious in his hunt for wife." Kansas City Star, June 16: 1. —. 1961. "'Changed her story on gun'." Kansas City Star, June 15: 1. —. 1960. "Fin a woman slain in woods." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1. —. 1962. "'Fixed a price for his death'." Kansas City Star, January 9: 1. —. 1960. "Officers study life of families in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, May 28: 1. —. 1960. "Puzzled over a fatal shot." Kansas City Star, March 20: 1. —. 1960. "Rap coroner in slaying probe." Kansas City Star, June 2: 1. —. 1960. "Weird ties in murder probe." Kansas City Star, May 29: 1. Kansas City Times. 1962. "Boldizs views offer as jest." Kansas City Times, January 10: 1. —. 1969. "Kinne Search Widens." Kansas City Times, December 9: 1. —. 1962. "Mrs. Kinne found guilty." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1. —. 1961. "Sharon Kinne goes free." Kansas City Times, June 23: 1. —. 1962. "Somber Sharon Kinne starts jail routine." Kansas City Times, January 12: 1. Kelleghan, Kevin. 1969. "Sharon Kinne hunt eases up." Kansas City Times, December 18: 31. Maryville Daily Forum. 1961. "Testimony on death gun to KC jurors." Marysville Daily Forum, June 19: 1. Olwine, Margaret. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever, part II." Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 14. —. 1974. "Sharon Kinne: Is she free forever?" Kansas City Star Magazine, February 17: 17-19. Weber, David. 1964. "Sharon Kinne in jail." Kansas City Star, September 20: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 518 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/VbmgH587iOLkjqSzok3WlEZCheY1swCCO34rXnBlC9M The Black Sisters and the Murder of Ocey Snead When East Orange, New Jersey police were called to the home of Virginia Wardlaw in late November 1909, they knew only that there had been an accident involving Virginia’s niece, Ocey Snead. Once they’d arrived, however, officers discovered Ocey’s body in an upstairs bathtub, dead from what appeared to be suicide by drowning.


After just a few weeks of investigation, it became clear that Ocey’s death was no accident. Suspicion quickly fell on Virginia and her two sisters, who were soon charged with Ocey’s murder, which investigators believed was committed in order to collect on a large insurance policy.


The murder of Ocey Snead was an undeniable tragedy, but her death was only the beginning of what would become one of the early twentieth century’s most captivating crime stories. As detectives and the press dug deeper into the background of the three women accused of starving and drowning their niece, a bizarre story emerged that sounded as though it had been pulled directly from the pages of a classic southern gothic horror novel. And like any good gothic horror story, the trial of Virginia Wardlaw and her sisters was full of unbelievable twists and culminated in a shocking conclusion.


Thank you to the Wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!


References

New York Times. 1910. "Alienists declare Mrs. Martin insane." New York Times, September 21: 6.

—. 1909. "Bathtub mystery no murder, she says." New York Times, December 2: 2.

—. 1909. "Bathtub principals are twice indicted ." New York Times, December 23: 4.

—. 1910. "Miss Wardlaw dies; starved herself." New York Times, August 12: 1.

—. 1911. "Mrs. Martin pleads to manslaughter ." New York Times, January 10: 2.

—. 1910. "Mrs. Martin's cries halt lunacy trial." New York Times, November 8: 7.

—. 1909. "Mrs. Snead's family full of fatalities." New York Times, December 9: 20.

—. 1910. "Ocey Snead was drugged ." New York Times, January 21: 1.

—. 1910. "Say Miss Wardlaw is dying." New York Times, August 11: 4.

—. 1909. "The Snead msytery." New York Times, December 18: 12.

Rife, Luanne. 2016. "The Black Sisters." Roanoke Times, December 1: 116.

Roanoke Times. 1909. "Christiansburg woman is held." Roanoke Times, December 3: 1.

West, Mike. 2009. "Fearless Confederate died mysteriously in NYC." Murfreesboro Post, February 15: 8.

—. 2009. "'Sisters in Black' sour Ocey's domestic bliss." Murfreesboro Post, February 22: 8.

Zierold, Norman. 1968. Three Sisters in Black. New York, NY: Little, Brown.

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]]> Mon, 4 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-black-sisters-and-the-murder-of-ocey-snead-p56YyMGv When East Orange, New Jersey police were called to the home of Virginia Wardlaw in late November 1909, they knew only that there had been an accident involving Virginia’s niece, Ocey Snead. Once they’d arrived, however, officers discovered Ocey’s body in an upstairs bathtub, dead from what appeared to be suicide by drowning.


After just a few weeks of investigation, it became clear that Ocey’s death was no accident. Suspicion quickly fell on Virginia and her two sisters, who were soon charged with Ocey’s murder, which investigators believed was committed in order to collect on a large insurance policy.


The murder of Ocey Snead was an undeniable tragedy, but her death was only the beginning of what would become one of the early twentieth century’s most captivating crime stories. As detectives and the press dug deeper into the background of the three women accused of starving and drowning their niece, a bizarre story emerged that sounded as though it had been pulled directly from the pages of a classic southern gothic horror novel. And like any good gothic horror story, the trial of Virginia Wardlaw and her sisters was full of unbelievable twists and culminated in a shocking conclusion.


Thank you to the Wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!


References

New York Times. 1910. "Alienists declare Mrs. Martin insane." New York Times, September 21: 6.

—. 1909. "Bathtub mystery no murder, she says." New York Times, December 2: 2.

—. 1909. "Bathtub principals are twice indicted ." New York Times, December 23: 4.

—. 1910. "Miss Wardlaw dies; starved herself." New York Times, August 12: 1.

—. 1911. "Mrs. Martin pleads to manslaughter ." New York Times, January 10: 2.

—. 1910. "Mrs. Martin's cries halt lunacy trial." New York Times, November 8: 7.

—. 1909. "Mrs. Snead's family full of fatalities." New York Times, December 9: 20.

—. 1910. "Ocey Snead was drugged ." New York Times, January 21: 1.

—. 1910. "Say Miss Wardlaw is dying." New York Times, August 11: 4.

—. 1909. "The Snead msytery." New York Times, December 18: 12.

Rife, Luanne. 2016. "The Black Sisters." Roanoke Times, December 1: 116.

Roanoke Times. 1909. "Christiansburg woman is held." Roanoke Times, December 3: 1.

West, Mike. 2009. "Fearless Confederate died mysteriously in NYC." Murfreesboro Post, February 15: 8.

—. 2009. "'Sisters in Black' sour Ocey's domestic bliss." Murfreesboro Post, February 22: 8.

Zierold, Norman. 1968. Three Sisters in Black. New York, NY: Little, Brown.

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]]> The Black Sisters and the Murder of Ocey Snead Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:31:39 When East Orange, New Jersey police were called to the home of Virginia Wardlaw in late November 1909, they knew only that there had been an accident involving Virginia’s niece, Ocey Snead. Once they’d arrived, however, officers discovered Ocey’s body in an upstairs bathtub, dead from what appeared to be suicide by drowning. After just a few weeks of investigation, it became clear that Ocey’s death was no accident. Suspicion quickly fell on Virginia and her two sisters, who were soon charged with Ocey’s murder, which investigators believed was committed in order to collect on a large insurance policy. The murder of Ocey Snead was an undeniable tragedy, but her death was only the beginning of what would become one of the early twentieth century’s most captivating crime stories. As detectives and the press dug deeper into the background of the three women accused of starving and drowning their niece, a bizarre story emerged that sounded as though it had been pulled directly from the pages of a classic southern gothic horror novel. And like any good gothic horror story, the trial of Virginia Wardlaw and her sisters was full of unbelievable twists and culminated in a shocking conclusion. Thank you to the Wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References New York Times. 1910. "Alienists declare Mrs. Martin insane." New York Times, September 21: 6. —. 1909. "Bathtub mystery no murder, she says." New York Times, December 2: 2. —. 1909. "Bathtub principals are twice indicted ." New York Times, December 23: 4. —. 1910. "Miss Wardlaw dies; starved herself." New York Times, August 12: 1. —. 1911. "Mrs. Martin pleads to manslaughter ." New York Times, January 10: 2. —. 1910. "Mrs. Martin's cries halt lunacy trial." New York Times, November 8: 7. —. 1909. "Mrs. Snead's family full of fatalities." New York Times, December 9: 20. —. 1910. "Ocey Snead was drugged ." New York Times, January 21: 1. —. 1910. "Say Miss Wardlaw is dying." New York Times, August 11: 4. —. 1909. "The Snead msytery." New York Times, December 18: 12. Rife, Luanne. 2016. "The Black Sisters." Roanoke Times, December 1: 116. Roanoke Times. 1909. "Christiansburg woman is held." Roanoke Times, December 3: 1. West, Mike. 2009. "Fearless Confederate died mysteriously in NYC." Murfreesboro Post, February 15: 8. —. 2009. "'Sisters in Black' sour Ocey's domestic bliss." Murfreesboro Post, February 22: 8. Zierold, Norman. 1968. Three Sisters in Black. New York, NY: Little, Brown. When East Orange, New Jersey police were called to the home of Virginia Wardlaw in late November 1909, they knew only that there had been an accident involving Virginia’s niece, Ocey Snead. Once they’d arrived, however, officers discovered Ocey’s body in an upstairs bathtub, dead from what appeared to be suicide by drowning. After just a few weeks of investigation, it became clear that Ocey’s death was no accident. Suspicion quickly fell on Virginia and her two sisters, who were soon charged with Ocey’s murder, which investigators believed was committed in order to collect on a large insurance policy. The murder of Ocey Snead was an undeniable tragedy, but her death was only the beginning of what would become one of the early twentieth century’s most captivating crime stories. As detectives and the press dug deeper into the background of the three women accused of starving and drowning their niece, a bizarre story emerged that sounded as though it had been pulled directly from the pages of a classic southern gothic horror novel. And like any good gothic horror story, the trial of Virginia Wardlaw and her sisters was full of unbelievable twists and culminated in a shocking conclusion. Thank you to the Wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research! References New York Times. 1910. "Alienists declare Mrs. Martin insane." New York Times, September 21: 6. —. 1909. "Bathtub mystery no murder, she says." New York Times, December 2: 2. —. 1909. "Bathtub principals are twice indicted ." New York Times, December 23: 4. —. 1910. "Miss Wardlaw dies; starved herself." New York Times, August 12: 1. —. 1911. "Mrs. Martin pleads to manslaughter ." New York Times, January 10: 2. —. 1910. "Mrs. Martin's cries halt lunacy trial." New York Times, November 8: 7. —. 1909. "Mrs. Snead's family full of fatalities." New York Times, December 9: 20. —. 1910. "Ocey Snead was drugged ." New York Times, January 21: 1. —. 1910. "Say Miss Wardlaw is dying." New York Times, August 11: 4. —. 1909. "The Snead msytery." New York Times, December 18: 12. Rife, Luanne. 2016. "The Black Sisters." Roanoke Times, December 1: 116. Roanoke Times. 1909. "Christiansburg woman is held." Roanoke Times, December 3: 1. West, Mike. 2009. "Fearless Confederate died mysteriously in NYC." Murfreesboro Post, February 15: 8. —. 2009. "'Sisters in Black' sour Ocey's domestic bliss." Murfreesboro Post, February 22: 8. Zierold, Norman. 1968. Three Sisters in Black. New York, NY: Little, Brown. true crime, exhibit c true full 517 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/K6SfBxQQYse0-SXfAVFyuyA_NpseTBkGT-IeJkJoNjQ Listener Tales 80 It is Listener Tales 80 and this installment is brought to you by HEROES with the spookiest of tales… A decomposing body, florescent yellow fluid, possessed toys, a baby seeing ghost, and a man in black. These are brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you so if you have a listener tale please go ahead and send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-80-bYztW6xz It is Listener Tales 80 and this installment is brought to you by HEROES with the spookiest of tales… A decomposing body, florescent yellow fluid, possessed toys, a baby seeing ghost, and a man in black. These are brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you so if you have a listener tale please go ahead and send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 80 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:16 It is Listener Tales 80 and this installment is brought to you by HEROES with the spookiest of tales… A decomposing body, florescent yellow fluid, possessed toys, a baby seeing ghost, and a man in black. These are brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you so if you have a listener tale please go ahead and send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) It is Listener Tales 80 and this installment is brought to you by HEROES with the spookiest of tales… A decomposing body, florescent yellow fluid, possessed toys, a baby seeing ghost, and a man in black. These are brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you so if you have a listener tale please go ahead and send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 516 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/X_xn85tlnpPOAl9NblAZU5Kua44_DlVvcdYLpanlhWE The Murder of the Grimes Sisters On the evening of December 28, 1956, fifteen-year-old Barbara Grimes and her thirteen-year-old sister, Patricia, left their home in Chicago, Illinois headed for a movie theater in Brighton Park to see the latest Elvis Presley film. When the girls failed to return home that evening as expected, their mother sent the two other siblings to wait for them at the closest bus station, but when they returned later without Barbara and Patricia, she became anxious and began calling their friends, before eventually phoning the police. Three weeks later, Barbara and Patricia’s bodies were discovered on the side of a rural road by a construction worker in Willow Springs, about an hour outside Chicago.

The murder of the Grimes sisters and the investigation that followed remains one of Chicago’s most notorious cold cases and one of the most costly and labor-intensive searches in the state’s history.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research assistance!

References

Chicago Tribune. 1957. "Suspect's mom says he's lazy, shiftless bum." Chcago Tribune, January 25: 3.

—. 1957. "Charged with murder of Grimes girls." Chicago Tribune, January 28: 1.

—. 1957. "Dsicloses how 2 girls ditched him and companion in theater." Chicago Tribune, January 27: 1.

—. 1957. "High points of the news." Chicago Tribune, February 3: 8.

—. 1957. "'I knew it!' sobs mother." Chicago Tribune, 01 23: 1.

—. 1957. "Nude bodies thrown beside country road." Chicago Tribune, January 23: 1.

—. 1957. "Rule out sex attack, strangling theories." Chicago Tribune, January 24: 1.

—. 1958. "Slayer of girl, 15, hopes he gets chair." Chicago Tribune, November 19: 1.

—. 1957. "Widen search for 2 young sisters missing four days." Chicago Tribune, January 1: 5.

—. 1956. "Young sisters reported seen in two places." Chicago Tribune, December 31: 6.

Gowran, Clay. 1957. "Re-enacts crime, and shows how he dumped two in ditch." Chicago Tribune, January 28: 1.

Lowry, Shirley. 1957. "Lost girls' mother keeps brave." Chicago Tribune, January 11: 3.

McGill, Nancy. 1957. "Mom denies Skid Row tale." Chicago Tribune, Janaury 28: 6.

Milwaukee Journal. 1957. "Grimes case tiff costs job." Milwaukee Journal, February 16.

Nix, Naomi. 2013. "1950s case gets new look from pro, amateurs." Chicago Tribune, 30 May: 1.

Taylor, Troy. 2015. The Two Lost Girls: The Mystery of the Grimes Sisters. Jacksonville, IL: Whitechapel Press.

United Press. 1957. "Bennie admits part in crime." Daily Chronicle, January 28: 1.

—. 1957. "New suspect is arrested." Daily Chronicle, January 24: 1.

—. 1957. "Two teen-aged girls killed." Daily Chronicle, Janaury 23: 1.

UWIRE. 2019. "'Chicago History Cop' making headway in Grimes sisters' murder case." UWIRE, October 25.

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]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-the-grimes-sisters-Dh5XU8Wt On the evening of December 28, 1956, fifteen-year-old Barbara Grimes and her thirteen-year-old sister, Patricia, left their home in Chicago, Illinois headed for a movie theater in Brighton Park to see the latest Elvis Presley film. When the girls failed to return home that evening as expected, their mother sent the two other siblings to wait for them at the closest bus station, but when they returned later without Barbara and Patricia, she became anxious and began calling their friends, before eventually phoning the police. Three weeks later, Barbara and Patricia’s bodies were discovered on the side of a rural road by a construction worker in Willow Springs, about an hour outside Chicago.

The murder of the Grimes sisters and the investigation that followed remains one of Chicago’s most notorious cold cases and one of the most costly and labor-intensive searches in the state’s history.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research assistance!

References

Chicago Tribune. 1957. "Suspect's mom says he's lazy, shiftless bum." Chcago Tribune, January 25: 3.

—. 1957. "Charged with murder of Grimes girls." Chicago Tribune, January 28: 1.

—. 1957. "Dsicloses how 2 girls ditched him and companion in theater." Chicago Tribune, January 27: 1.

—. 1957. "High points of the news." Chicago Tribune, February 3: 8.

—. 1957. "'I knew it!' sobs mother." Chicago Tribune, 01 23: 1.

—. 1957. "Nude bodies thrown beside country road." Chicago Tribune, January 23: 1.

—. 1957. "Rule out sex attack, strangling theories." Chicago Tribune, January 24: 1.

—. 1958. "Slayer of girl, 15, hopes he gets chair." Chicago Tribune, November 19: 1.

—. 1957. "Widen search for 2 young sisters missing four days." Chicago Tribune, January 1: 5.

—. 1956. "Young sisters reported seen in two places." Chicago Tribune, December 31: 6.

Gowran, Clay. 1957. "Re-enacts crime, and shows how he dumped two in ditch." Chicago Tribune, January 28: 1.

Lowry, Shirley. 1957. "Lost girls' mother keeps brave." Chicago Tribune, January 11: 3.

McGill, Nancy. 1957. "Mom denies Skid Row tale." Chicago Tribune, Janaury 28: 6.

Milwaukee Journal. 1957. "Grimes case tiff costs job." Milwaukee Journal, February 16.

Nix, Naomi. 2013. "1950s case gets new look from pro, amateurs." Chicago Tribune, 30 May: 1.

Taylor, Troy. 2015. The Two Lost Girls: The Mystery of the Grimes Sisters. Jacksonville, IL: Whitechapel Press.

United Press. 1957. "Bennie admits part in crime." Daily Chronicle, January 28: 1.

—. 1957. "New suspect is arrested." Daily Chronicle, January 24: 1.

—. 1957. "Two teen-aged girls killed." Daily Chronicle, Janaury 23: 1.

UWIRE. 2019. "'Chicago History Cop' making headway in Grimes sisters' murder case." UWIRE, October 25.

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]]> The Murder of the Grimes Sisters Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:38 On the evening of December 28, 1956, fifteen-year-old Barbara Grimes and her thirteen-year-old sister, Patricia, left their home in Chicago, Illinois headed for a movie theater in Brighton Park to see the latest Elvis Presley film. When the girls failed to return home that evening as expected, their mother sent the two other siblings to wait for them at the closest bus station, but when they returned later without Barbara and Patricia, she became anxious and began calling their friends, before eventually phoning the police. Three weeks later, Barbara and Patricia’s bodies were discovered on the side of a rural road by a construction worker in Willow Springs, about an hour outside Chicago. The murder of the Grimes sisters and the investigation that followed remains one of Chicago’s most notorious cold cases and one of the most costly and labor-intensive searches in the state’s history. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research assistance! References Chicago Tribune. 1957. "Suspect's mom says he's lazy, shiftless bum." Chcago Tribune, January 25: 3. —. 1957. "Charged with murder of Grimes girls." Chicago Tribune, January 28: 1. —. 1957. "Dsicloses how 2 girls ditched him and companion in theater." Chicago Tribune, January 27: 1. —. 1957. "High points of the news." Chicago Tribune, February 3: 8. —. 1957. "'I knew it!' sobs mother." Chicago Tribune, 01 23: 1. —. 1957. "Nude bodies thrown beside country road." Chicago Tribune, January 23: 1. —. 1957. "Rule out sex attack, strangling theories." Chicago Tribune, January 24: 1. —. 1958. "Slayer of girl, 15, hopes he gets chair." Chicago Tribune, November 19: 1. —. 1957. "Widen search for 2 young sisters missing four days." Chicago Tribune, January 1: 5. —. 1956. "Young sisters reported seen in two places." Chicago Tribune, December 31: 6. Gowran, Clay. 1957. "Re-enacts crime, and shows how he dumped two in ditch." Chicago Tribune, January 28: 1. Lowry, Shirley. 1957. "Lost girls' mother keeps brave." Chicago Tribune, January 11: 3. McGill, Nancy. 1957. "Mom denies Skid Row tale." Chicago Tribune, Janaury 28: 6. Milwaukee Journal. 1957. "Grimes case tiff costs job." Milwaukee Journal, February 16. Nix, Naomi. 2013. "1950s case gets new look from pro, amateurs." Chicago Tribune, 30 May: 1. Taylor, Troy. 2015. The Two Lost Girls: The Mystery of the Grimes Sisters. Jacksonville, IL: Whitechapel Press. United Press. 1957. "Bennie admits part in crime." Daily Chronicle, January 28: 1. —. 1957. "New suspect is arrested." Daily Chronicle, January 24: 1. —. 1957. "Two teen-aged girls killed." Daily Chronicle, Janaury 23: 1. UWIRE. 2019. "'Chicago History Cop' making headway in Grimes sisters' murder case." UWIRE, October 25. On the evening of December 28, 1956, fifteen-year-old Barbara Grimes and her thirteen-year-old sister, Patricia, left their home in Chicago, Illinois headed for a movie theater in Brighton Park to see the latest Elvis Presley film. When the girls failed to return home that evening as expected, their mother sent the two other siblings to wait for them at the closest bus station, but when they returned later without Barbara and Patricia, she became anxious and began calling their friends, before eventually phoning the police. Three weeks later, Barbara and Patricia’s bodies were discovered on the side of a rural road by a construction worker in Willow Springs, about an hour outside Chicago. The murder of the Grimes sisters and the investigation that followed remains one of Chicago’s most notorious cold cases and one of the most costly and labor-intensive searches in the state’s history. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research assistance! References Chicago Tribune. 1957. "Suspect's mom says he's lazy, shiftless bum." Chcago Tribune, January 25: 3. —. 1957. "Charged with murder of Grimes girls." Chicago Tribune, January 28: 1. —. 1957. "Dsicloses how 2 girls ditched him and companion in theater." Chicago Tribune, January 27: 1. —. 1957. "High points of the news." Chicago Tribune, February 3: 8. —. 1957. "'I knew it!' sobs mother." Chicago Tribune, 01 23: 1. —. 1957. "Nude bodies thrown beside country road." Chicago Tribune, January 23: 1. —. 1957. "Rule out sex attack, strangling theories." Chicago Tribune, January 24: 1. —. 1958. "Slayer of girl, 15, hopes he gets chair." Chicago Tribune, November 19: 1. —. 1957. "Widen search for 2 young sisters missing four days." Chicago Tribune, January 1: 5. —. 1956. "Young sisters reported seen in two places." Chicago Tribune, December 31: 6. Gowran, Clay. 1957. "Re-enacts crime, and shows how he dumped two in ditch." Chicago Tribune, January 28: 1. Lowry, Shirley. 1957. "Lost girls' mother keeps brave." Chicago Tribune, January 11: 3. McGill, Nancy. 1957. "Mom denies Skid Row tale." Chicago Tribune, Janaury 28: 6. Milwaukee Journal. 1957. "Grimes case tiff costs job." Milwaukee Journal, February 16. Nix, Naomi. 2013. "1950s case gets new look from pro, amateurs." Chicago Tribune, 30 May: 1. Taylor, Troy. 2015. The Two Lost Girls: The Mystery of the Grimes Sisters. Jacksonville, IL: Whitechapel Press. United Press. 1957. "Bennie admits part in crime." Daily Chronicle, January 28: 1. —. 1957. "New suspect is arrested." Daily Chronicle, January 24: 1. —. 1957. "Two teen-aged girls killed." Daily Chronicle, Janaury 23: 1. UWIRE. 2019. "'Chicago History Cop' making headway in Grimes sisters' murder case." UWIRE, October 25. true crime, exhibit c true full 515 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qU4XqWyTKmrKks4mvaNJth-lJYtp0FvME_Z9f1y9_eo Bernie Tiede and the murder of Marjorie Nugent When 39 year old Bernie Tiede confessed to the murder of his friend and companion, 81 year old Marjorie Nugent in November 1996, the revelation came as a shock to the small town of Carthage, Texas. The two had been inseparable friends since the death of Nugent’s husband in 1990 and as far as anyone in Carthage could tell, Nugent couldn’t have picked a more devoted companion than Tiede. Yet as the details of the crime began to emerge, a strange story began to take shape—Tiede’s supposed motive for the murder was to gain access to Nugent’s fortune, but what he did with that money once he had access defied the logic and expectations of greed.

The story of Bernie Tiede and Marjorie Nugent should have ended with the trial and conviction of Tiede, but a few years later, Bernie’s story became the subject of a big Hollywood film, shining a spotlight on the story and raising new questions about the extent of Bernie’s responsibility for the murder. Tiede remains a rarity in the history of American crime: a sympathetic killer almost no one in town wanted to see convicted.

Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring me the Axe podcast, for research assistance

References

Associated Press. 1997. "Man indicted in death of banker's widow." Austin American-Statesman, August 29: 91.

—. 1999. "Shreveport man testifies about 'inappropriate kiss' he witnessed between murder suspect and victim." Marshall News Messenger, February 3: 6.

—. 1998. "Mistrial declared in confessed widow killer case; trial moved." Odessa American, October 28: 16.

Bernhardt Tiede, II v. The State of Texas. 2002. 12-99-00182-CR (Twelfth District Court of Appeals (Tyler, Texas), November 2).

Cieply, Michael, and David Montgomery. 2014. "Murderer who inspired the film 'Berni' is released to the director's garage." New York Times, May 8.

Grissom, Brandi. 2014. "Over 15 years, a town's stance on a convict shifts." New York Times, February 9.

Halmark, Bob. 2012. Carthage residents react to Bernie movie. March 8. Accessed June 13, 2023. https://www.kltv.com/story/17106798/carthage-residents-react-to-bernie-movie/.

Hollandsworth, Skip. 1998. "Midnight in the Garden of East Texas." Texas Monthly, Janaury.

Jacobs, Janet. 1997. "Slaying, arrest stun town." Longview News-Journal , August 21: 1.

—. 1998. "Deputy testifies about Tiede's arrest, confession." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 7.

—. 1999. "Emotions run high in Tiede trial." Longview News-Journal, February 7: 1.

—. 1999. "Tiede found guilty of murder." Longview News-Journal, February 10: 1.

—. 1998. "Tiede returns to court." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 1.

—. 1999. "Tiede sentenced to life in prison." Longview News-Journal, February 12: 1.

—. 1997. "Homicide shocks Carthage residents." Marshall News Messanger, August 20: 5.

—. 1997. "Tiede's troubles mount as new charge is filed." Marshall News Messanger, August 22: 1.

—. 1997. "Officials freeze Tiede's finances as murder investigation continues ." Marshall News Messenger, August 24: 9.

Jennings, Diane. 2012. "Austin attorney takes interest in Bernie Tiede's murder case." Dallas Morning News, August 7.

Longview News-Journal. 1998. "Confession gives details into slaying." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 1.

Marshall News Messenger. 1999. "Carthage man's trial set to begin in San Augustine." Marshall News Messenger, February 1: 1999.

—. 1999. "Tiede sobs as photos shown in court." Marshall News Messenger, February 4: 3.

—. 1999. "Videotape upsets Tiede jury." Marshall News Messenger, February 5: 2.

Rhodes, Joe. 2012. "A wacky Lonestar murder mystery." New York Times, April 15: SM40.

Texas Tribune. 2016. "Bernie Tiede painted as victim, calculating killer." Texas Tribune, April 6.

—. 2016. "Jury sentences Bernie Tiede to 99 years or life." Texas Tribune, April 22.

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]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/bernie-tiede-and-the-murder-of-marjorie-nugent-39obG5_S When 39 year old Bernie Tiede confessed to the murder of his friend and companion, 81 year old Marjorie Nugent in November 1996, the revelation came as a shock to the small town of Carthage, Texas. The two had been inseparable friends since the death of Nugent’s husband in 1990 and as far as anyone in Carthage could tell, Nugent couldn’t have picked a more devoted companion than Tiede. Yet as the details of the crime began to emerge, a strange story began to take shape—Tiede’s supposed motive for the murder was to gain access to Nugent’s fortune, but what he did with that money once he had access defied the logic and expectations of greed.

The story of Bernie Tiede and Marjorie Nugent should have ended with the trial and conviction of Tiede, but a few years later, Bernie’s story became the subject of a big Hollywood film, shining a spotlight on the story and raising new questions about the extent of Bernie’s responsibility for the murder. Tiede remains a rarity in the history of American crime: a sympathetic killer almost no one in town wanted to see convicted.

Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring me the Axe podcast, for research assistance

References

Associated Press. 1997. "Man indicted in death of banker's widow." Austin American-Statesman, August 29: 91.

—. 1999. "Shreveport man testifies about 'inappropriate kiss' he witnessed between murder suspect and victim." Marshall News Messenger, February 3: 6.

—. 1998. "Mistrial declared in confessed widow killer case; trial moved." Odessa American, October 28: 16.

Bernhardt Tiede, II v. The State of Texas. 2002. 12-99-00182-CR (Twelfth District Court of Appeals (Tyler, Texas), November 2).

Cieply, Michael, and David Montgomery. 2014. "Murderer who inspired the film 'Berni' is released to the director's garage." New York Times, May 8.

Grissom, Brandi. 2014. "Over 15 years, a town's stance on a convict shifts." New York Times, February 9.

Halmark, Bob. 2012. Carthage residents react to Bernie movie. March 8. Accessed June 13, 2023. https://www.kltv.com/story/17106798/carthage-residents-react-to-bernie-movie/.

Hollandsworth, Skip. 1998. "Midnight in the Garden of East Texas." Texas Monthly, Janaury.

Jacobs, Janet. 1997. "Slaying, arrest stun town." Longview News-Journal , August 21: 1.

—. 1998. "Deputy testifies about Tiede's arrest, confession." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 7.

—. 1999. "Emotions run high in Tiede trial." Longview News-Journal, February 7: 1.

—. 1999. "Tiede found guilty of murder." Longview News-Journal, February 10: 1.

—. 1998. "Tiede returns to court." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 1.

—. 1999. "Tiede sentenced to life in prison." Longview News-Journal, February 12: 1.

—. 1997. "Homicide shocks Carthage residents." Marshall News Messanger, August 20: 5.

—. 1997. "Tiede's troubles mount as new charge is filed." Marshall News Messanger, August 22: 1.

—. 1997. "Officials freeze Tiede's finances as murder investigation continues ." Marshall News Messenger, August 24: 9.

Jennings, Diane. 2012. "Austin attorney takes interest in Bernie Tiede's murder case." Dallas Morning News, August 7.

Longview News-Journal. 1998. "Confession gives details into slaying." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 1.

Marshall News Messenger. 1999. "Carthage man's trial set to begin in San Augustine." Marshall News Messenger, February 1: 1999.

—. 1999. "Tiede sobs as photos shown in court." Marshall News Messenger, February 4: 3.

—. 1999. "Videotape upsets Tiede jury." Marshall News Messenger, February 5: 2.

Rhodes, Joe. 2012. "A wacky Lonestar murder mystery." New York Times, April 15: SM40.

Texas Tribune. 2016. "Bernie Tiede painted as victim, calculating killer." Texas Tribune, April 6.

—. 2016. "Jury sentences Bernie Tiede to 99 years or life." Texas Tribune, April 22.

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]]> Bernie Tiede and the murder of Marjorie Nugent Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:29:31 When 39 year old Bernie Tiede confessed to the murder of his friend and companion, 81 year old Marjorie Nugent in November 1996, the revelation came as a shock to the small town of Carthage, Texas. The two had been inseparable friends since the death of Nugent’s husband in 1990 and as far as anyone in Carthage could tell, Nugent couldn’t have picked a more devoted companion than Tiede. Yet as the details of the crime began to emerge, a strange story began to take shape—Tiede’s supposed motive for the murder was to gain access to Nugent’s fortune, but what he did with that money once he had access defied the logic and expectations of greed. The story of Bernie Tiede and Marjorie Nugent should have ended with the trial and conviction of Tiede, but a few years later, Bernie’s story became the subject of a big Hollywood film, shining a spotlight on the story and raising new questions about the extent of Bernie’s responsibility for the murder. Tiede remains a rarity in the history of American crime: a sympathetic killer almost no one in town wanted to see convicted. Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring me the Axe podcast, for research assistance References Associated Press. 1997. "Man indicted in death of banker's widow." Austin American-Statesman, August 29: 91. —. 1999. "Shreveport man testifies about 'inappropriate kiss' he witnessed between murder suspect and victim." Marshall News Messenger, February 3: 6. —. 1998. "Mistrial declared in confessed widow killer case; trial moved." Odessa American, October 28: 16. Bernhardt Tiede, II v. The State of Texas. 2002. 12-99-00182-CR (Twelfth District Court of Appeals (Tyler, Texas), November 2). Cieply, Michael, and David Montgomery. 2014. "Murderer who inspired the film 'Berni' is released to the director's garage." New York Times, May 8. Grissom, Brandi. 2014. "Over 15 years, a town's stance on a convict shifts." New York Times, February 9. Halmark, Bob. 2012. Carthage residents react to Bernie movie. March 8. Accessed June 13, 2023. https://www.kltv.com/story/17106798/carthage-residents-react-to-bernie-movie/. Hollandsworth, Skip. 1998. "Midnight in the Garden of East Texas." Texas Monthly, Janaury. Jacobs, Janet. 1997. "Slaying, arrest stun town." Longview News-Journal , August 21: 1. —. 1998. "Deputy testifies about Tiede's arrest, confession." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 7. —. 1999. "Emotions run high in Tiede trial." Longview News-Journal, February 7: 1. —. 1999. "Tiede found guilty of murder." Longview News-Journal, February 10: 1. —. 1998. "Tiede returns to court." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 1. —. 1999. "Tiede sentenced to life in prison." Longview News-Journal, February 12: 1. —. 1997. "Homicide shocks Carthage residents." Marshall News Messanger, August 20: 5. —. 1997. "Tiede's troubles mount as new charge is filed." Marshall News Messanger, August 22: 1. —. 1997. "Officials freeze Tiede's finances as murder investigation continues ." Marshall News Messenger, August 24: 9. Jennings, Diane. 2012. "Austin attorney takes interest in Bernie Tiede's murder case." Dallas Morning News, August 7. Longview News-Journal. 1998. "Confession gives details into slaying." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 1. Marshall News Messenger. 1999. "Carthage man's trial set to begin in San Augustine." Marshall News Messenger, February 1: 1999. —. 1999. "Tiede sobs as photos shown in court." Marshall News Messenger, February 4: 3. —. 1999. "Videotape upsets Tiede jury." Marshall News Messenger, February 5: 2. Rhodes, Joe. 2012. "A wacky Lonestar murder mystery." New York Times, April 15: SM40. Texas Tribune. 2016. "Bernie Tiede painted as victim, calculating killer." Texas Tribune, April 6. —. 2016. "Jury sentences Bernie Tiede to 99 years or life." Texas Tribune, April 22. When 39 year old Bernie Tiede confessed to the murder of his friend and companion, 81 year old Marjorie Nugent in November 1996, the revelation came as a shock to the small town of Carthage, Texas. The two had been inseparable friends since the death of Nugent’s husband in 1990 and as far as anyone in Carthage could tell, Nugent couldn’t have picked a more devoted companion than Tiede. Yet as the details of the crime began to emerge, a strange story began to take shape—Tiede’s supposed motive for the murder was to gain access to Nugent’s fortune, but what he did with that money once he had access defied the logic and expectations of greed. The story of Bernie Tiede and Marjorie Nugent should have ended with the trial and conviction of Tiede, but a few years later, Bernie’s story became the subject of a big Hollywood film, shining a spotlight on the story and raising new questions about the extent of Bernie’s responsibility for the murder. Tiede remains a rarity in the history of American crime: a sympathetic killer almost no one in town wanted to see convicted. Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring me the Axe podcast, for research assistance References Associated Press. 1997. "Man indicted in death of banker's widow." Austin American-Statesman, August 29: 91. —. 1999. "Shreveport man testifies about 'inappropriate kiss' he witnessed between murder suspect and victim." Marshall News Messenger, February 3: 6. —. 1998. "Mistrial declared in confessed widow killer case; trial moved." Odessa American, October 28: 16. Bernhardt Tiede, II v. The State of Texas. 2002. 12-99-00182-CR (Twelfth District Court of Appeals (Tyler, Texas), November 2). Cieply, Michael, and David Montgomery. 2014. "Murderer who inspired the film 'Berni' is released to the director's garage." New York Times, May 8. Grissom, Brandi. 2014. "Over 15 years, a town's stance on a convict shifts." New York Times, February 9. Halmark, Bob. 2012. Carthage residents react to Bernie movie. March 8. Accessed June 13, 2023. https://www.kltv.com/story/17106798/carthage-residents-react-to-bernie-movie/. Hollandsworth, Skip. 1998. "Midnight in the Garden of East Texas." Texas Monthly, Janaury. Jacobs, Janet. 1997. "Slaying, arrest stun town." Longview News-Journal , August 21: 1. —. 1998. "Deputy testifies about Tiede's arrest, confession." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 7. —. 1999. "Emotions run high in Tiede trial." Longview News-Journal, February 7: 1. —. 1999. "Tiede found guilty of murder." Longview News-Journal, February 10: 1. —. 1998. "Tiede returns to court." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 1. —. 1999. "Tiede sentenced to life in prison." Longview News-Journal, February 12: 1. —. 1997. "Homicide shocks Carthage residents." Marshall News Messanger, August 20: 5. —. 1997. "Tiede's troubles mount as new charge is filed." Marshall News Messanger, August 22: 1. —. 1997. "Officials freeze Tiede's finances as murder investigation continues ." Marshall News Messenger, August 24: 9. Jennings, Diane. 2012. "Austin attorney takes interest in Bernie Tiede's murder case." Dallas Morning News, August 7. Longview News-Journal. 1998. "Confession gives details into slaying." Longview News-Journal, October 29: 1. Marshall News Messenger. 1999. "Carthage man's trial set to begin in San Augustine." Marshall News Messenger, February 1: 1999. —. 1999. "Tiede sobs as photos shown in court." Marshall News Messenger, February 4: 3. —. 1999. "Videotape upsets Tiede jury." Marshall News Messenger, February 5: 2. Rhodes, Joe. 2012. "A wacky Lonestar murder mystery." New York Times, April 15: SM40. Texas Tribune. 2016. "Bernie Tiede painted as victim, calculating killer." Texas Tribune, April 6. —. 2016. "Jury sentences Bernie Tiede to 99 years or life." Texas Tribune, April 22. true crime, exhibit c true full 514 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/s7hDtCH_gCAe5SQxKmmLb3XceYdMMY-iR41g21etnoU Mamie Thurman On June 22, 1932, a boy picking blackberries in rural Logan, West Virginia made a hideous discovery when he happened upon the dead and brutalized body of local woman, Mamie Thurman. At first glance, Mamie’s murder resembled a gangland-style execution; she had been shot twice in the head and her throat had been slit from one side to the other, as though whoever killed her wanted to make sure she didn’t survive.

The murder shocked the small town of Logan. Mamie was well-known around town as a devoted wife to her husband, Jack, a local police officer, and a good Christian who was actively involved in her church and community organizations. Yet as news of the murder spread, so too did rumors of Mamie’s infidelity and poor moral character. Ultimately, local Black handyman Charles Stephenson was arrested, tried, and convicted in a sensational trial that made national headlines. Yet many felt that conviction was obtained on questionable evidence and, in retrospect, largely the result of racial bias.

Was Mamie Thurman really just an unfortunate victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or was there a more personal element? Indeed, evidence suggests there was more going on in the case of Mamie’s death than a simple murder and that a number of powerful men conspired to cover up the true motive for Mamie’s death, allowing the true killer to walk free.

Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance


References

Charleston Daily Mail. 1932. "Negro was at killing scene." Charleston Daily Mail, June 27: 1.

—. 1932. "Pair guarded in Logan case." Charleston Daily Mail, June 26: 1.

—. 1932. "Tests show blood in Logan official's car." Charleston Daily Mail, July 28: 1.

—. 1932. "Two men accused of Logan murder." Charleston Daily Mail, June 23: 1.

—. 1932. "Two more questioned in Logan murder case." Charleston Daily Mail, June 24: 1.

Davis, F. Keith. 2021. Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman. Charleston, WV: Quarrier Press.

Hinton Daily News. 1932. "Large crowd at hearing of Logan men." Hinton Daily News, June 25: 1.

State of West Virginia vs. Clarence Stevenson. 1933. 172 S.E. 533; 7621 (Supreme Court of West Virginia, December 16).


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]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/mamie-thurman-O5hmYTGw On June 22, 1932, a boy picking blackberries in rural Logan, West Virginia made a hideous discovery when he happened upon the dead and brutalized body of local woman, Mamie Thurman. At first glance, Mamie’s murder resembled a gangland-style execution; she had been shot twice in the head and her throat had been slit from one side to the other, as though whoever killed her wanted to make sure she didn’t survive.

The murder shocked the small town of Logan. Mamie was well-known around town as a devoted wife to her husband, Jack, a local police officer, and a good Christian who was actively involved in her church and community organizations. Yet as news of the murder spread, so too did rumors of Mamie’s infidelity and poor moral character. Ultimately, local Black handyman Charles Stephenson was arrested, tried, and convicted in a sensational trial that made national headlines. Yet many felt that conviction was obtained on questionable evidence and, in retrospect, largely the result of racial bias.

Was Mamie Thurman really just an unfortunate victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or was there a more personal element? Indeed, evidence suggests there was more going on in the case of Mamie’s death than a simple murder and that a number of powerful men conspired to cover up the true motive for Mamie’s death, allowing the true killer to walk free.

Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance


References

Charleston Daily Mail. 1932. "Negro was at killing scene." Charleston Daily Mail, June 27: 1.

—. 1932. "Pair guarded in Logan case." Charleston Daily Mail, June 26: 1.

—. 1932. "Tests show blood in Logan official's car." Charleston Daily Mail, July 28: 1.

—. 1932. "Two men accused of Logan murder." Charleston Daily Mail, June 23: 1.

—. 1932. "Two more questioned in Logan murder case." Charleston Daily Mail, June 24: 1.

Davis, F. Keith. 2021. Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman. Charleston, WV: Quarrier Press.

Hinton Daily News. 1932. "Large crowd at hearing of Logan men." Hinton Daily News, June 25: 1.

State of West Virginia vs. Clarence Stevenson. 1933. 172 S.E. 533; 7621 (Supreme Court of West Virginia, December 16).


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]]> Mamie Thurman Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:06 On June 22, 1932, a boy picking blackberries in rural Logan, West Virginia made a hideous discovery when he happened upon the dead and brutalized body of local woman, Mamie Thurman. At first glance, Mamie’s murder resembled a gangland-style execution; she had been shot twice in the head and her throat had been slit from one side to the other, as though whoever killed her wanted to make sure she didn’t survive. The murder shocked the small town of Logan. Mamie was well-known around town as a devoted wife to her husband, Jack, a local police officer, and a good Christian who was actively involved in her church and community organizations. Yet as news of the murder spread, so too did rumors of Mamie’s infidelity and poor moral character. Ultimately, local Black handyman Charles Stephenson was arrested, tried, and convicted in a sensational trial that made national headlines. Yet many felt that conviction was obtained on questionable evidence and, in retrospect, largely the result of racial bias.  Was Mamie Thurman really just an unfortunate victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or was there a more personal element? Indeed, evidence suggests there was more going on in the case of Mamie’s death than a simple murder and that a number of powerful men conspired to cover up the true motive for Mamie’s death, allowing the true killer to walk free. Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance References Charleston Daily Mail. 1932. "Negro was at killing scene." Charleston Daily Mail, June 27: 1. —. 1932. "Pair guarded in Logan case." Charleston Daily Mail, June 26: 1. —. 1932. "Tests show blood in Logan official's car." Charleston Daily Mail, July 28: 1. —. 1932. "Two men accused of Logan murder." Charleston Daily Mail, June 23: 1. —. 1932. "Two more questioned in Logan murder case." Charleston Daily Mail, June 24: 1. Davis, F. Keith. 2021. Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman. Charleston, WV: Quarrier Press. Hinton Daily News. 1932. "Large crowd at hearing of Logan men." Hinton Daily News, June 25: 1. State of West Virginia vs. Clarence Stevenson. 1933. 172 S.E. 533; 7621 (Supreme Court of West Virginia, December 16). On June 22, 1932, a boy picking blackberries in rural Logan, West Virginia made a hideous discovery when he happened upon the dead and brutalized body of local woman, Mamie Thurman. At first glance, Mamie’s murder resembled a gangland-style execution; she had been shot twice in the head and her throat had been slit from one side to the other, as though whoever killed her wanted to make sure she didn’t survive. The murder shocked the small town of Logan. Mamie was well-known around town as a devoted wife to her husband, Jack, a local police officer, and a good Christian who was actively involved in her church and community organizations. Yet as news of the murder spread, so too did rumors of Mamie’s infidelity and poor moral character. Ultimately, local Black handyman Charles Stephenson was arrested, tried, and convicted in a sensational trial that made national headlines. Yet many felt that conviction was obtained on questionable evidence and, in retrospect, largely the result of racial bias.  Was Mamie Thurman really just an unfortunate victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or was there a more personal element? Indeed, evidence suggests there was more going on in the case of Mamie’s death than a simple murder and that a number of powerful men conspired to cover up the true motive for Mamie’s death, allowing the true killer to walk free. Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance References Charleston Daily Mail. 1932. "Negro was at killing scene." Charleston Daily Mail, June 27: 1. —. 1932. "Pair guarded in Logan case." Charleston Daily Mail, June 26: 1. —. 1932. "Tests show blood in Logan official's car." Charleston Daily Mail, July 28: 1. —. 1932. "Two men accused of Logan murder." Charleston Daily Mail, June 23: 1. —. 1932. "Two more questioned in Logan murder case." Charleston Daily Mail, June 24: 1. Davis, F. Keith. 2021. Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman. Charleston, WV: Quarrier Press. Hinton Daily News. 1932. "Large crowd at hearing of Logan men." Hinton Daily News, June 25: 1. State of West Virginia vs. Clarence Stevenson. 1933. 172 S.E. 533; 7621 (Supreme Court of West Virginia, December 16). true crime, exhibit c true full 513 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/O1-cqa9gZUVsbnut4Nd8QLYtaJQ2Fnj5Qo4TiieUZDQ Nutty Putty Cave Incident Discovered in Utah County in 1960, Nutty Putty Cave quickly became a popular destination for amateur and professional cavers and spelunkers as a kind of bucket list cave of considerable difficulty. Despite its popularity, beginning in the late 1980s, the cave became notorious for the number of explorers who became trapped and required emergency assistance to escape its twisting, narrow, and poorly mapped passageways.

In late November 2009, the inherent risk and dangers of Nutty Putty Cave made national news when twenty-six-year-old college student John Edward Jones became trapped upside-down in an uncharted and perilously narrow section of the cave.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research assistance!

References

Ashton, Katie. 2006. "Nutty Putty Cave entrance getting a gate." Daily Herald, May 2: 23.

Associated Press. 2006. "Utah's caves remain open one year after Provo tragedy." Daily Herald, August 14: 8.

—. 2009. Man dies after day trapped upside-down in cave. November 25. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34157005.

—. 2009. Man dies after day trapped upside-down in cave. November 25. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34157005.

—. 2009. "Recovery of caver's body deemed too dangerous." Roanoke Times, November 28: 4.

—. 2004. "Teen stuck in cave is rescued." Salt Lake Tribune, August 22: 20.

Cabero, Alex. 2009. Nutty Putty Cave discoverer doesn't want it to be closed. November 27. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.ksl.com/article/8824435/nutty-putty-cave-discoverer-doesnt-want-it-to-be-closed.

Canham, Matt. 2004. "BYU student freed from cave." Salt Lake Tribune, Septmber 5: 21.

LaPlante, Matthew. 2009. "Popular cave draws ill-prepared adventurers." Salt Lake Tribune, November 25.

Nokkentved, N.S. 2005. "State may close popular cave." Daily Herald, June 26: 21.

Outside Magazine. 2002. Exploring Caving Accidents, Deaths, and Rescues in the United States. August 3. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/exploring-caving-accidents-deaths-and-rescues-united-states/.

Peterson, Chris. 2005. "Father says daughter died doing what she loved." Daily Herald, August 19: 1.

Reporter-Times. 1999. "Deputies free teens from cave." Reporter-Times, July 29: 3.

Tanner, Steve. 1999. "Teens spend long day in dark." Daily Herald, July 29: 1.

Waqar, Jehanzeb. 2022. The Nutty Putty Cave and the untimely death of a young caver. December 15. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://interestingengineering.com/culture/nutty-putty-cave-death-young-caver.

Whitehurst, Lindsay. 2018. Nutty Putty: ‘I really, really want to get out’. July 9. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/07/09/nutty-putty-i-really/.

—. 2018. Nutty Putty: ‘We’re going to get you out’. July 10. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/07/10/nutty-putty-were-going/

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]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/nutty-putty-cave-incident-iTUHBVSf Discovered in Utah County in 1960, Nutty Putty Cave quickly became a popular destination for amateur and professional cavers and spelunkers as a kind of bucket list cave of considerable difficulty. Despite its popularity, beginning in the late 1980s, the cave became notorious for the number of explorers who became trapped and required emergency assistance to escape its twisting, narrow, and poorly mapped passageways.

In late November 2009, the inherent risk and dangers of Nutty Putty Cave made national news when twenty-six-year-old college student John Edward Jones became trapped upside-down in an uncharted and perilously narrow section of the cave.

Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research assistance!

References

Ashton, Katie. 2006. "Nutty Putty Cave entrance getting a gate." Daily Herald, May 2: 23.

Associated Press. 2006. "Utah's caves remain open one year after Provo tragedy." Daily Herald, August 14: 8.

—. 2009. Man dies after day trapped upside-down in cave. November 25. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34157005.

—. 2009. Man dies after day trapped upside-down in cave. November 25. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34157005.

—. 2009. "Recovery of caver's body deemed too dangerous." Roanoke Times, November 28: 4.

—. 2004. "Teen stuck in cave is rescued." Salt Lake Tribune, August 22: 20.

Cabero, Alex. 2009. Nutty Putty Cave discoverer doesn't want it to be closed. November 27. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.ksl.com/article/8824435/nutty-putty-cave-discoverer-doesnt-want-it-to-be-closed.

Canham, Matt. 2004. "BYU student freed from cave." Salt Lake Tribune, Septmber 5: 21.

LaPlante, Matthew. 2009. "Popular cave draws ill-prepared adventurers." Salt Lake Tribune, November 25.

Nokkentved, N.S. 2005. "State may close popular cave." Daily Herald, June 26: 21.

Outside Magazine. 2002. Exploring Caving Accidents, Deaths, and Rescues in the United States. August 3. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/exploring-caving-accidents-deaths-and-rescues-united-states/.

Peterson, Chris. 2005. "Father says daughter died doing what she loved." Daily Herald, August 19: 1.

Reporter-Times. 1999. "Deputies free teens from cave." Reporter-Times, July 29: 3.

Tanner, Steve. 1999. "Teens spend long day in dark." Daily Herald, July 29: 1.

Waqar, Jehanzeb. 2022. The Nutty Putty Cave and the untimely death of a young caver. December 15. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://interestingengineering.com/culture/nutty-putty-cave-death-young-caver.

Whitehurst, Lindsay. 2018. Nutty Putty: ‘I really, really want to get out’. July 9. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/07/09/nutty-putty-i-really/.

—. 2018. Nutty Putty: ‘We’re going to get you out’. July 10. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/07/10/nutty-putty-were-going/

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]]> Nutty Putty Cave Incident Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:29 Discovered in Utah County in 1960, Nutty Putty Cave quickly became a popular destination for amateur and professional cavers and spelunkers as a kind of bucket list cave of considerable difficulty. Despite its popularity, beginning in the late 1980s, the cave became notorious for the number of explorers who became trapped and required emergency assistance to escape its twisting, narrow, and poorly mapped passageways. In late November 2009, the inherent risk and dangers of Nutty Putty Cave made national news when twenty-six-year-old college student John Edward Jones became trapped upside-down in an uncharted and perilously narrow section of the cave.  Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research assistance! References Ashton, Katie. 2006. "Nutty Putty Cave entrance getting a gate." Daily Herald, May 2: 23. Associated Press. 2006. "Utah's caves remain open one year after Provo tragedy." Daily Herald, August 14: 8. —. 2009. Man dies after day trapped upside-down in cave. November 25. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34157005. —. 2009. Man dies after day trapped upside-down in cave. November 25. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34157005. —. 2009. "Recovery of caver's body deemed too dangerous." Roanoke Times, November 28: 4. —. 2004. "Teen stuck in cave is rescued." Salt Lake Tribune, August 22: 20. Cabero, Alex. 2009. Nutty Putty Cave discoverer doesn't want it to be closed. November 27. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.ksl.com/article/8824435/nutty-putty-cave-discoverer-doesnt-want-it-to-be-closed. Canham, Matt. 2004. "BYU student freed from cave." Salt Lake Tribune, Septmber 5: 21. LaPlante, Matthew. 2009. "Popular cave draws ill-prepared adventurers." Salt Lake Tribune, November 25. Nokkentved, N.S. 2005. "State may close popular cave." Daily Herald, June 26: 21. Outside Magazine. 2002. Exploring Caving Accidents, Deaths, and Rescues in the United States. August 3. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/exploring-caving-accidents-deaths-and-rescues-united-states/. Peterson, Chris. 2005. "Father says daughter died doing what she loved." Daily Herald, August 19: 1. Reporter-Times. 1999. "Deputies free teens from cave." Reporter-Times, July 29: 3. Tanner, Steve. 1999. "Teens spend long day in dark." Daily Herald, July 29: 1. Waqar, Jehanzeb. 2022. The Nutty Putty Cave and the untimely death of a young caver. December 15. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://interestingengineering.com/culture/nutty-putty-cave-death-young-caver. Whitehurst, Lindsay. 2018. Nutty Putty: ‘I really, really want to get out’. July 9. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/07/09/nutty-putty-i-really/. —. 2018. Nutty Putty: ‘We’re going to get you out’. July 10. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/07/10/nutty-putty-were-going/ Discovered in Utah County in 1960, Nutty Putty Cave quickly became a popular destination for amateur and professional cavers and spelunkers as a kind of bucket list cave of considerable difficulty. Despite its popularity, beginning in the late 1980s, the cave became notorious for the number of explorers who became trapped and required emergency assistance to escape its twisting, narrow, and poorly mapped passageways. In late November 2009, the inherent risk and dangers of Nutty Putty Cave made national news when twenty-six-year-old college student John Edward Jones became trapped upside-down in an uncharted and perilously narrow section of the cave.  Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring me the Axe Podcast for research assistance! References Ashton, Katie. 2006. "Nutty Putty Cave entrance getting a gate." Daily Herald, May 2: 23. Associated Press. 2006. "Utah's caves remain open one year after Provo tragedy." Daily Herald, August 14: 8. —. 2009. Man dies after day trapped upside-down in cave. November 25. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34157005. —. 2009. Man dies after day trapped upside-down in cave. November 25. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34157005. —. 2009. "Recovery of caver's body deemed too dangerous." Roanoke Times, November 28: 4. —. 2004. "Teen stuck in cave is rescued." Salt Lake Tribune, August 22: 20. Cabero, Alex. 2009. Nutty Putty Cave discoverer doesn't want it to be closed. November 27. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.ksl.com/article/8824435/nutty-putty-cave-discoverer-doesnt-want-it-to-be-closed. Canham, Matt. 2004. "BYU student freed from cave." Salt Lake Tribune, Septmber 5: 21. LaPlante, Matthew. 2009. "Popular cave draws ill-prepared adventurers." Salt Lake Tribune, November 25. Nokkentved, N.S. 2005. "State may close popular cave." Daily Herald, June 26: 21. Outside Magazine. 2002. Exploring Caving Accidents, Deaths, and Rescues in the United States. August 3. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/exploring-caving-accidents-deaths-and-rescues-united-states/. Peterson, Chris. 2005. "Father says daughter died doing what she loved." Daily Herald, August 19: 1. Reporter-Times. 1999. "Deputies free teens from cave." Reporter-Times, July 29: 3. Tanner, Steve. 1999. "Teens spend long day in dark." Daily Herald, July 29: 1. Waqar, Jehanzeb. 2022. The Nutty Putty Cave and the untimely death of a young caver. December 15. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://interestingengineering.com/culture/nutty-putty-cave-death-young-caver. Whitehurst, Lindsay. 2018. Nutty Putty: ‘I really, really want to get out’. July 9. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/07/09/nutty-putty-i-really/. —. 2018. Nutty Putty: ‘We’re going to get you out’. July 10. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/07/10/nutty-putty-were-going/ true crime, exhibit c true full 512 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/h-wwwZr4Slkfll0tt9LSQDoI3mWgc1t5drZBIZfUTIc Nan Patterson and The Death of Frank "Caesar" Young In the early morning hours of June 4, 1904, New York City police were called to Lower Manhattan for what they were told was the death of Frank “Ceasar” Young from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest. When they arrived at the scene, they found Young’s body in the back of a Hansom cab, slumped over into the lap of a young actress named Nan Patterson, with whom he’d been having an affair. Nan claimed Young had shot himself when she refused to accompany him back to England, where he was headed to meet his wife that morning, but the police believed otherwise, and Nan was arrested and charged with Young’s murder.


What followed was not one, but three sensational murder trials that commanded the attention of New Yorkers across all five boroughs, and all of them had an opinion about Nan Patterson and her relationship with Caesar Young.


Thank you to the fantastical David White, of Bring me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)


References

Allen, Oliver. 2017. When today's Tribeca was the site of a most sensational murder. November 15. Accessed August 30, 2023. www.tribecatrib.com/content/when-todays-tribeca-was-site-most-sensational-murder.


New York Times . 1904. "Nan Patterson hears the case against her." The New York Times, November 22: 6.


New York Times. 1904. "Bookmaker is shot in cab with actress." New York Times, June 5: 1.


—. 1904. "Actress recommitted at Jerome's insistance." The New York Times, June 7: 2.


—. 1904. "Aged witness speaks for Nan Patterson." The New York Times, November 2: 16.


—. 1904. "Allows Nan Patterson bail." The New York Times, September 2: 14.


—. 1905. "Choose married men for Patterson case." The New York Times, April 19: 20.


—. 1904. "Coroner says Nan Patterson is guilty." The New York Times, June 9: 2.


—. 1905. "Disagreement in Patterson case." The New York Times, May 4: 1.


—. 1905. "Indictment against Morgan Smiths quashed." The New York Times, May 6: 16.


—. 1905. "Misdirected sympathy." The New York Times, January 2: 6.


—. 1904. "Nan Patterson case results in mistrial." The New York Times, December 24: 14.


—. 1905. "Nan Patterson Free." The New York Times, May 13: 3.


—. 1905. "Nan Patterson free; Jerome blames press." The New York Times, May 13: 3.


—. 1904. "Nan Patterson swears Young shot himself." The New York Times, December 20: 1.


—. 1904. "Nan Patterson will not answer questions." The New York Times, June 10: 3.


—. 1904. "Nan Patterson's trial to begin again Monday." The New York Times, November 29: 4.


—. 1904. "New Patterson trial soon." The New York Times, December 25: 11.


—. 1904. "Patterson counsel witness at trial." The New York Times, December 10: 16.


—. 1904. "Rand highly praised for closing address." The New York Times, December 22: 6.


—. 1904. "Rand springs surprise in Nan Patterson case." The New York Times, December 14: 16.


—. 1904. "The Nan Patterson case, letter to the editor." The New York Times, December 30: 8.


—. 1904. "Witness corroborates Hazelton's version." The New York Times, November 3: 16.


—. 1904. "Witness ill, may halt Nan Patterson trial." The New York Times, November 19: 5.


—. 1904. "Young, witness says, hit Nan Patterson." The New York Times, November 24: 4.


New York Tmes. 1904. "Skeleton in court in Young case." The New York Times, November 23: 5.


San Francisco Call. 1904. "'Caesar' Young, the Californian slain while riding in cab with actress." The San Francisco Call, June 5: 21.


San Francisco Chronicle . 1904. "Young's death still puzzling." San Francisco Chronicle, June 6: 1.


San Francisco Chronicle. 1904. "Young's death still puzzling." San Francisco Chronicle , June 6: 1.


Segrave, Kerry. 2020. Death in a Hansom Cab; The 1904 Persecution of Nan Patterson. Cheltinham, UK: History Press.


The Washington Times. 1904. "Nan Patterson's mother very ill." The Washington Times, June 6: 1.


Woolcott, Alexander. 1930. "The mystery of the Hansom cab." The New Yorker, May 3: 36-44.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/nan-patterson-and-the-death-of-frank-caesar-young-KAxeUK5z In the early morning hours of June 4, 1904, New York City police were called to Lower Manhattan for what they were told was the death of Frank “Ceasar” Young from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest. When they arrived at the scene, they found Young’s body in the back of a Hansom cab, slumped over into the lap of a young actress named Nan Patterson, with whom he’d been having an affair. Nan claimed Young had shot himself when she refused to accompany him back to England, where he was headed to meet his wife that morning, but the police believed otherwise, and Nan was arrested and charged with Young’s murder.


What followed was not one, but three sensational murder trials that commanded the attention of New Yorkers across all five boroughs, and all of them had an opinion about Nan Patterson and her relationship with Caesar Young.


Thank you to the fantastical David White, of Bring me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)


References

Allen, Oliver. 2017. When today's Tribeca was the site of a most sensational murder. November 15. Accessed August 30, 2023. www.tribecatrib.com/content/when-todays-tribeca-was-site-most-sensational-murder.


New York Times . 1904. "Nan Patterson hears the case against her." The New York Times, November 22: 6.


New York Times. 1904. "Bookmaker is shot in cab with actress." New York Times, June 5: 1.


—. 1904. "Actress recommitted at Jerome's insistance." The New York Times, June 7: 2.


—. 1904. "Aged witness speaks for Nan Patterson." The New York Times, November 2: 16.


—. 1904. "Allows Nan Patterson bail." The New York Times, September 2: 14.


—. 1905. "Choose married men for Patterson case." The New York Times, April 19: 20.


—. 1904. "Coroner says Nan Patterson is guilty." The New York Times, June 9: 2.


—. 1905. "Disagreement in Patterson case." The New York Times, May 4: 1.


—. 1905. "Indictment against Morgan Smiths quashed." The New York Times, May 6: 16.


—. 1905. "Misdirected sympathy." The New York Times, January 2: 6.


—. 1904. "Nan Patterson case results in mistrial." The New York Times, December 24: 14.


—. 1905. "Nan Patterson Free." The New York Times, May 13: 3.


—. 1905. "Nan Patterson free; Jerome blames press." The New York Times, May 13: 3.


—. 1904. "Nan Patterson swears Young shot himself." The New York Times, December 20: 1.


—. 1904. "Nan Patterson will not answer questions." The New York Times, June 10: 3.


—. 1904. "Nan Patterson's trial to begin again Monday." The New York Times, November 29: 4.


—. 1904. "New Patterson trial soon." The New York Times, December 25: 11.


—. 1904. "Patterson counsel witness at trial." The New York Times, December 10: 16.


—. 1904. "Rand highly praised for closing address." The New York Times, December 22: 6.


—. 1904. "Rand springs surprise in Nan Patterson case." The New York Times, December 14: 16.


—. 1904. "The Nan Patterson case, letter to the editor." The New York Times, December 30: 8.


—. 1904. "Witness corroborates Hazelton's version." The New York Times, November 3: 16.


—. 1904. "Witness ill, may halt Nan Patterson trial." The New York Times, November 19: 5.


—. 1904. "Young, witness says, hit Nan Patterson." The New York Times, November 24: 4.


New York Tmes. 1904. "Skeleton in court in Young case." The New York Times, November 23: 5.


San Francisco Call. 1904. "'Caesar' Young, the Californian slain while riding in cab with actress." The San Francisco Call, June 5: 21.


San Francisco Chronicle . 1904. "Young's death still puzzling." San Francisco Chronicle, June 6: 1.


San Francisco Chronicle. 1904. "Young's death still puzzling." San Francisco Chronicle , June 6: 1.


Segrave, Kerry. 2020. Death in a Hansom Cab; The 1904 Persecution of Nan Patterson. Cheltinham, UK: History Press.


The Washington Times. 1904. "Nan Patterson's mother very ill." The Washington Times, June 6: 1.


Woolcott, Alexander. 1930. "The mystery of the Hansom cab." The New Yorker, May 3: 36-44.

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]]> Nan Patterson and The Death of Frank "Caesar" Young Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:28:17 In the early morning hours of June 4, 1904, New York City police were called to Lower Manhattan for what they were told was the death of Frank “Ceasar” Young from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest. When they arrived at the scene, they found Young’s body in the back of a Hansom cab, slumped over into the lap of a young actress named Nan Patterson, with whom he’d been having an affair. Nan claimed Young had shot himself when she refused to accompany him back to England, where he was headed to meet his wife that morning, but the police believed otherwise, and Nan was arrested and charged with Young’s murder. What followed was not one, but three sensational murder trials that commanded the attention of New Yorkers across all five boroughs, and all of them had an opinion about Nan Patterson and her relationship with Caesar Young. Thank you to the fantastical David White, of Bring me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) References Allen, Oliver. 2017. When today's Tribeca was the site of a most sensational murder. November 15. Accessed August 30, 2023. www.tribecatrib.com/content/when-todays-tribeca-was-site-most-sensational-murder. New York Times . 1904. "Nan Patterson hears the case against her." The New York Times, November 22: 6. New York Times. 1904. "Bookmaker is shot in cab with actress." New York Times, June 5: 1. —. 1904. "Actress recommitted at Jerome's insistance." The New York Times, June 7: 2. —. 1904. "Aged witness speaks for Nan Patterson." The New York Times, November 2: 16. —. 1904. "Allows Nan Patterson bail." The New York Times, September 2: 14. —. 1905. "Choose married men for Patterson case." The New York Times, April 19: 20. —. 1904. "Coroner says Nan Patterson is guilty." The New York Times, June 9: 2. —. 1905. "Disagreement in Patterson case." The New York Times, May 4: 1. —. 1905. "Indictment against Morgan Smiths quashed." The New York Times, May 6: 16. —. 1905. "Misdirected sympathy." The New York Times, January 2: 6. —. 1904. "Nan Patterson case results in mistrial." The New York Times, December 24: 14. —. 1905. "Nan Patterson Free." The New York Times, May 13: 3. —. 1905. "Nan Patterson free; Jerome blames press." The New York Times, May 13: 3. —. 1904. "Nan Patterson swears Young shot himself." The New York Times, December 20: 1. —. 1904. "Nan Patterson will not answer questions." The New York Times, June 10: 3. —. 1904. "Nan Patterson's trial to begin again Monday." The New York Times, November 29: 4. —. 1904. "New Patterson trial soon." The New York Times, December 25: 11. —. 1904. "Patterson counsel witness at trial." The New York Times, December 10: 16. —. 1904. "Rand highly praised for closing address." The New York Times, December 22: 6. —. 1904. "Rand springs surprise in Nan Patterson case." The New York Times, December 14: 16. —. 1904. "The Nan Patterson case, letter to the editor." The New York Times, December 30: 8. —. 1904. "Witness corroborates Hazelton's version." The New York Times, November 3: 16. —. 1904. "Witness ill, may halt Nan Patterson trial." The New York Times, November 19: 5. —. 1904. "Young, witness says, hit Nan Patterson." The New York Times, November 24: 4. New York Tmes. 1904. "Skeleton in court in Young case." The New York Times, November 23: 5. San Francisco Call. 1904. "'Caesar' Young, the Californian slain while riding in cab with actress." The San Francisco Call, June 5: 21. San Francisco Chronicle . 1904. "Young's death still puzzling." San Francisco Chronicle, June 6: 1. San Francisco Chronicle. 1904. "Young's death still puzzling." San Francisco Chronicle , June 6: 1. Segrave, Kerry. 2020. Death in a Hansom Cab; The 1904 Persecution of Nan Patterson. Cheltinham, UK: History Press. The Washington Times. 1904. "Nan Patterson's mother very ill." The Washington Times, June 6: 1. Woolcott, Alexander. 1930. "The mystery of the Hansom cab." The New Yorker, May 3: 36-44. In the early morning hours of June 4, 1904, New York City police were called to Lower Manhattan for what they were told was the death of Frank “Ceasar” Young from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest. When they arrived at the scene, they found Young’s body in the back of a Hansom cab, slumped over into the lap of a young actress named Nan Patterson, with whom he’d been having an affair. Nan claimed Young had shot himself when she refused to accompany him back to England, where he was headed to meet his wife that morning, but the police believed otherwise, and Nan was arrested and charged with Young’s murder. What followed was not one, but three sensational murder trials that commanded the attention of New Yorkers across all five boroughs, and all of them had an opinion about Nan Patterson and her relationship with Caesar Young. Thank you to the fantastical David White, of Bring me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) References Allen, Oliver. 2017. When today's Tribeca was the site of a most sensational murder. November 15. Accessed August 30, 2023. www.tribecatrib.com/content/when-todays-tribeca-was-site-most-sensational-murder. New York Times . 1904. "Nan Patterson hears the case against her." The New York Times, November 22: 6. New York Times. 1904. "Bookmaker is shot in cab with actress." New York Times, June 5: 1. —. 1904. "Actress recommitted at Jerome's insistance." The New York Times, June 7: 2. —. 1904. "Aged witness speaks for Nan Patterson." The New York Times, November 2: 16. —. 1904. "Allows Nan Patterson bail." The New York Times, September 2: 14. —. 1905. "Choose married men for Patterson case." The New York Times, April 19: 20. —. 1904. "Coroner says Nan Patterson is guilty." The New York Times, June 9: 2. —. 1905. "Disagreement in Patterson case." The New York Times, May 4: 1. —. 1905. "Indictment against Morgan Smiths quashed." The New York Times, May 6: 16. —. 1905. "Misdirected sympathy." The New York Times, January 2: 6. —. 1904. "Nan Patterson case results in mistrial." The New York Times, December 24: 14. —. 1905. "Nan Patterson Free." The New York Times, May 13: 3. —. 1905. "Nan Patterson free; Jerome blames press." The New York Times, May 13: 3. —. 1904. "Nan Patterson swears Young shot himself." The New York Times, December 20: 1. —. 1904. "Nan Patterson will not answer questions." The New York Times, June 10: 3. —. 1904. "Nan Patterson's trial to begin again Monday." The New York Times, November 29: 4. —. 1904. "New Patterson trial soon." The New York Times, December 25: 11. —. 1904. "Patterson counsel witness at trial." The New York Times, December 10: 16. —. 1904. "Rand highly praised for closing address." The New York Times, December 22: 6. —. 1904. "Rand springs surprise in Nan Patterson case." The New York Times, December 14: 16. —. 1904. "The Nan Patterson case, letter to the editor." The New York Times, December 30: 8. —. 1904. "Witness corroborates Hazelton's version." The New York Times, November 3: 16. —. 1904. "Witness ill, may halt Nan Patterson trial." The New York Times, November 19: 5. —. 1904. "Young, witness says, hit Nan Patterson." The New York Times, November 24: 4. New York Tmes. 1904. "Skeleton in court in Young case." The New York Times, November 23: 5. San Francisco Call. 1904. "'Caesar' Young, the Californian slain while riding in cab with actress." The San Francisco Call, June 5: 21. San Francisco Chronicle . 1904. "Young's death still puzzling." San Francisco Chronicle, June 6: 1. San Francisco Chronicle. 1904. "Young's death still puzzling." San Francisco Chronicle , June 6: 1. Segrave, Kerry. 2020. Death in a Hansom Cab; The 1904 Persecution of Nan Patterson. Cheltinham, UK: History Press. The Washington Times. 1904. "Nan Patterson's mother very ill." The Washington Times, June 6: 1. Woolcott, Alexander. 1930. "The mystery of the Hansom cab." The New Yorker, May 3: 36-44. true crime, exhibit c true full 511 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/cc0eEoPbb7CFhr8ZNGUuxUrNywRosTHmRM26KuJXnEE Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley Part 2 On September 11, 1982, Ken Dooley, a Youth Development Center employee in Rome, Georgia, was shot at in his home by an unseen attacker. The following day, Dooley’s coworker, Linda Adair, was also attacked when someone threw a Molotov cocktail at her house in an attempt to kill her. Although neither Dooley nor Adair knew it at the time, these were the first attacks in the violent crime spree of Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley, a married couple whose brutality would shock in and around Georgia in the fall of 1982.


Thank you the the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research Assistance.

References

Anniston Star. 1982. "Woman seeks juvenile status in slaying." Anniston Star , December 2: 28.

Associated Press. 1982. "Probe covers two states in death, disappearance." Anniston Star, October 6: 10.

Birmingham Post-Herald. 1982. "Jury indicts Mrs. Neelley on capital murder." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 29: 2.

—. 1982. "Neelley's wife sits while he talks." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 2.

—. 1982. "Suspect in canyon deaths gives details of 7 more slayings." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 1.

—. 1982. "Woman killed 2, authorities charge." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 16: 1.

Columbus Enquirer. 1982. "13-year-old found dead." Columbus Enquirer, October 1: 7.

—. 1983. "Neelley jury suggests life without parole." Columbus Enquirer, March 23: 1.

Cook, Thomas H. 1990. Early Graves: The Shocking True-Crime Story of the Yongest Woman Ever Sentenced to Death Row. Boston, MA: E.P. Dutton.

Dunnavant, Bob. 1983. "Jury hears 'robot' defense." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 10: 1.

Judith Ann Neelley v. State of Alabama. 1985. 494 So. 2d 669 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, March 12).

Morning Press. 1983. "Neelley to get death penalty." Morning Press, April 19: 1.

Neelley vs. Alabama. 1989. 88-5806 (United States Supreme Court, January 9).

Thompson, Tracy. 1982. "Luck, guesswork led to suspects." Atlanta Constitution, October 16: 23.

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]]> Thu, 9 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/alvin-and-judith-ann-neelley-part-2-j5b3e_FJ On September 11, 1982, Ken Dooley, a Youth Development Center employee in Rome, Georgia, was shot at in his home by an unseen attacker. The following day, Dooley’s coworker, Linda Adair, was also attacked when someone threw a Molotov cocktail at her house in an attempt to kill her. Although neither Dooley nor Adair knew it at the time, these were the first attacks in the violent crime spree of Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley, a married couple whose brutality would shock in and around Georgia in the fall of 1982.


Thank you the the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research Assistance.

References

Anniston Star. 1982. "Woman seeks juvenile status in slaying." Anniston Star , December 2: 28.

Associated Press. 1982. "Probe covers two states in death, disappearance." Anniston Star, October 6: 10.

Birmingham Post-Herald. 1982. "Jury indicts Mrs. Neelley on capital murder." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 29: 2.

—. 1982. "Neelley's wife sits while he talks." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 2.

—. 1982. "Suspect in canyon deaths gives details of 7 more slayings." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 1.

—. 1982. "Woman killed 2, authorities charge." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 16: 1.

Columbus Enquirer. 1982. "13-year-old found dead." Columbus Enquirer, October 1: 7.

—. 1983. "Neelley jury suggests life without parole." Columbus Enquirer, March 23: 1.

Cook, Thomas H. 1990. Early Graves: The Shocking True-Crime Story of the Yongest Woman Ever Sentenced to Death Row. Boston, MA: E.P. Dutton.

Dunnavant, Bob. 1983. "Jury hears 'robot' defense." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 10: 1.

Judith Ann Neelley v. State of Alabama. 1985. 494 So. 2d 669 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, March 12).

Morning Press. 1983. "Neelley to get death penalty." Morning Press, April 19: 1.

Neelley vs. Alabama. 1989. 88-5806 (United States Supreme Court, January 9).

Thompson, Tracy. 1982. "Luck, guesswork led to suspects." Atlanta Constitution, October 16: 23.

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]]> Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:03 On September 11, 1982, Ken Dooley, a Youth Development Center employee in Rome, Georgia, was shot at in his home by an unseen attacker. The following day, Dooley’s coworker, Linda Adair, was also attacked when someone threw a Molotov cocktail at her house in an attempt to kill her.  Although neither Dooley nor Adair knew it at the time, these were the first attacks in the violent crime spree of Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley, a married couple whose brutality would shock in and around Georgia in the fall of 1982. Thank you the the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research Assistance. References Anniston Star. 1982. "Woman seeks juvenile status in slaying." Anniston Star , December 2: 28. Associated Press. 1982. "Probe covers two states in death, disappearance." Anniston Star, October 6: 10. Birmingham Post-Herald. 1982. "Jury indicts Mrs. Neelley on capital murder." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 29: 2. —. 1982. "Neelley's wife sits while he talks." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 2. —. 1982. "Suspect in canyon deaths gives details of 7 more slayings." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 1. —. 1982. "Woman killed 2, authorities charge." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 16: 1. Columbus Enquirer. 1982. "13-year-old found dead." Columbus Enquirer, October 1: 7. —. 1983. "Neelley jury suggests life without parole." Columbus Enquirer, March 23: 1. Cook, Thomas H. 1990. Early Graves: The Shocking True-Crime Story of the Yongest Woman Ever Sentenced to Death Row. Boston, MA: E.P. Dutton. Dunnavant, Bob. 1983. "Jury hears 'robot' defense." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 10: 1. Judith Ann Neelley v. State of Alabama. 1985. 494 So. 2d 669 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, March 12). Morning Press. 1983. "Neelley to get death penalty." Morning Press, April 19: 1. Neelley vs. Alabama. 1989. 88-5806 (United States Supreme Court, January 9). Thompson, Tracy. 1982. "Luck, guesswork led to suspects." Atlanta Constitution, October 16: 23. On September 11, 1982, Ken Dooley, a Youth Development Center employee in Rome, Georgia, was shot at in his home by an unseen attacker. The following day, Dooley’s coworker, Linda Adair, was also attacked when someone threw a Molotov cocktail at her house in an attempt to kill her.  Although neither Dooley nor Adair knew it at the time, these were the first attacks in the violent crime spree of Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley, a married couple whose brutality would shock in and around Georgia in the fall of 1982. Thank you the the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research Assistance. References Anniston Star. 1982. "Woman seeks juvenile status in slaying." Anniston Star , December 2: 28. Associated Press. 1982. "Probe covers two states in death, disappearance." Anniston Star, October 6: 10. Birmingham Post-Herald. 1982. "Jury indicts Mrs. Neelley on capital murder." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 29: 2. —. 1982. "Neelley's wife sits while he talks." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 2. —. 1982. "Suspect in canyon deaths gives details of 7 more slayings." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 1. —. 1982. "Woman killed 2, authorities charge." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 16: 1. Columbus Enquirer. 1982. "13-year-old found dead." Columbus Enquirer, October 1: 7. —. 1983. "Neelley jury suggests life without parole." Columbus Enquirer, March 23: 1. Cook, Thomas H. 1990. Early Graves: The Shocking True-Crime Story of the Yongest Woman Ever Sentenced to Death Row. Boston, MA: E.P. Dutton. Dunnavant, Bob. 1983. "Jury hears 'robot' defense." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 10: 1. Judith Ann Neelley v. State of Alabama. 1985. 494 So. 2d 669 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, March 12). Morning Press. 1983. "Neelley to get death penalty." Morning Press, April 19: 1. Neelley vs. Alabama. 1989. 88-5806 (United States Supreme Court, January 9). Thompson, Tracy. 1982. "Luck, guesswork led to suspects." Atlanta Constitution, October 16: 23. true crime, exhibit c true full 510 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0YOwOjfnt0VR7E_wBV0HOz7TTH75-gAiVMbQ7rY49T8 Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley Part 1 On September 11, 1982, Ken Dooley, a Youth Development Center employee in Rome, Georgia, was shot at in his home by an unseen attacker. The following day, Dooley’s coworker, Linda Adair, was also attacked when someone threw a Molotov cocktail at her house in an attempt to kill her. Although neither Dooley nor Adair knew it at the time, these were the first attacks in the violent crime spree of Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley, a married couple whose brutality would shock in and around Georgia in the fall of 1982.

Thank you the the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research Assistance.

References

Anniston Star. 1982. "Woman seeks juvenile status in slaying." Anniston Star , December 2: 28.

Associated Press. 1982. "Probe covers two states in death, disappearance." Anniston Star, October 6: 10.

Birmingham Post-Herald. 1982. "Jury indicts Mrs. Neelley on capital murder." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 29: 2.

—. 1982. "Neelley's wife sits while he talks." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 2.

—. 1982. "Suspect in canyon deaths gives details of 7 more slayings." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 1.

—. 1982. "Woman killed 2, authorities charge." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 16: 1.

Columbus Enquirer. 1982. "13-year-old found dead." Columbus Enquirer, October 1: 7.

—. 1983. "Neelley jury suggests life without parole." Columbus Enquirer, March 23: 1.

Cook, Thomas H. 1990. Early Graves: The Shocking True-Crime Story of the Yongest Woman Ever Sentenced to Death Row. Boston, MA: E.P. Dutton.

Dunnavant, Bob. 1983. "Jury hears 'robot' defense." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 10: 1.

Judith Ann Neelley v. State of Alabama. 1985. 494 So. 2d 669 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, March 12).

Morning Press. 1983. "Neelley to get death penalty." Morning Press, April 19: 1.

Neelley vs. Alabama. 1989. 88-5806 (United States Supreme Court, January 9).

Thompson, Tracy. 1982. "Luck, guesswork led to suspects." Atlanta Constitution, October 16: 23.

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]]> Mon, 6 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/alvin-and-judith-ann-neelley-part-1-zt__VKBi On September 11, 1982, Ken Dooley, a Youth Development Center employee in Rome, Georgia, was shot at in his home by an unseen attacker. The following day, Dooley’s coworker, Linda Adair, was also attacked when someone threw a Molotov cocktail at her house in an attempt to kill her. Although neither Dooley nor Adair knew it at the time, these were the first attacks in the violent crime spree of Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley, a married couple whose brutality would shock in and around Georgia in the fall of 1982.

Thank you the the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research Assistance.

References

Anniston Star. 1982. "Woman seeks juvenile status in slaying." Anniston Star , December 2: 28.

Associated Press. 1982. "Probe covers two states in death, disappearance." Anniston Star, October 6: 10.

Birmingham Post-Herald. 1982. "Jury indicts Mrs. Neelley on capital murder." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 29: 2.

—. 1982. "Neelley's wife sits while he talks." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 2.

—. 1982. "Suspect in canyon deaths gives details of 7 more slayings." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 1.

—. 1982. "Woman killed 2, authorities charge." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 16: 1.

Columbus Enquirer. 1982. "13-year-old found dead." Columbus Enquirer, October 1: 7.

—. 1983. "Neelley jury suggests life without parole." Columbus Enquirer, March 23: 1.

Cook, Thomas H. 1990. Early Graves: The Shocking True-Crime Story of the Yongest Woman Ever Sentenced to Death Row. Boston, MA: E.P. Dutton.

Dunnavant, Bob. 1983. "Jury hears 'robot' defense." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 10: 1.

Judith Ann Neelley v. State of Alabama. 1985. 494 So. 2d 669 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, March 12).

Morning Press. 1983. "Neelley to get death penalty." Morning Press, April 19: 1.

Neelley vs. Alabama. 1989. 88-5806 (United States Supreme Court, January 9).

Thompson, Tracy. 1982. "Luck, guesswork led to suspects." Atlanta Constitution, October 16: 23.

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]]> Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:56 On September 11, 1982, Ken Dooley, a Youth Development Center employee in Rome, Georgia, was shot at in his home by an unseen attacker. The following day, Dooley’s coworker, Linda Adair, was also attacked when someone threw a Molotov cocktail at her house in an attempt to kill her.  Although neither Dooley nor Adair knew it at the time, these were the first attacks in the violent crime spree of Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley, a married couple whose brutality would shock in and around Georgia in the fall of 1982. Thank you the the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research Assistance. References Anniston Star. 1982. "Woman seeks juvenile status in slaying." Anniston Star , December 2: 28. Associated Press. 1982. "Probe covers two states in death, disappearance." Anniston Star, October 6: 10. Birmingham Post-Herald. 1982. "Jury indicts Mrs. Neelley on capital murder." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 29: 2. —. 1982. "Neelley's wife sits while he talks." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 2. —. 1982. "Suspect in canyon deaths gives details of 7 more slayings." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 1. —. 1982. "Woman killed 2, authorities charge." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 16: 1. Columbus Enquirer. 1982. "13-year-old found dead." Columbus Enquirer, October 1: 7. —. 1983. "Neelley jury suggests life without parole." Columbus Enquirer, March 23: 1. Cook, Thomas H. 1990. Early Graves: The Shocking True-Crime Story of the Yongest Woman Ever Sentenced to Death Row. Boston, MA: E.P. Dutton. Dunnavant, Bob. 1983. "Jury hears 'robot' defense." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 10: 1. Judith Ann Neelley v. State of Alabama. 1985. 494 So. 2d 669 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, March 12). Morning Press. 1983. "Neelley to get death penalty." Morning Press, April 19: 1. Neelley vs. Alabama. 1989. 88-5806 (United States Supreme Court, January 9). Thompson, Tracy. 1982. "Luck, guesswork led to suspects." Atlanta Constitution, October 16: 23. On September 11, 1982, Ken Dooley, a Youth Development Center employee in Rome, Georgia, was shot at in his home by an unseen attacker. The following day, Dooley’s coworker, Linda Adair, was also attacked when someone threw a Molotov cocktail at her house in an attempt to kill her.  Although neither Dooley nor Adair knew it at the time, these were the first attacks in the violent crime spree of Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley, a married couple whose brutality would shock in and around Georgia in the fall of 1982. Thank you the the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for Research Assistance. References Anniston Star. 1982. "Woman seeks juvenile status in slaying." Anniston Star , December 2: 28. Associated Press. 1982. "Probe covers two states in death, disappearance." Anniston Star, October 6: 10. Birmingham Post-Herald. 1982. "Jury indicts Mrs. Neelley on capital murder." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 29: 2. —. 1982. "Neelley's wife sits while he talks." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 2. —. 1982. "Suspect in canyon deaths gives details of 7 more slayings." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 22: 1. —. 1982. "Woman killed 2, authorities charge." Birmingham Post-Herald, October 16: 1. Columbus Enquirer. 1982. "13-year-old found dead." Columbus Enquirer, October 1: 7. —. 1983. "Neelley jury suggests life without parole." Columbus Enquirer, March 23: 1. Cook, Thomas H. 1990. Early Graves: The Shocking True-Crime Story of the Yongest Woman Ever Sentenced to Death Row. Boston, MA: E.P. Dutton. Dunnavant, Bob. 1983. "Jury hears 'robot' defense." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 10: 1. Judith Ann Neelley v. State of Alabama. 1985. 494 So. 2d 669 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama, March 12). Morning Press. 1983. "Neelley to get death penalty." Morning Press, April 19: 1. Neelley vs. Alabama. 1989. 88-5806 (United States Supreme Court, January 9). Thompson, Tracy. 1982. "Luck, guesswork led to suspects." Atlanta Constitution, October 16: 23. true crime, exhibit c true full 509 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vyDMxwKPSbtx2FOz421a-ft0CcRjuXPvZH-pCwJOULQ The Murders of Elisabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila In the early morning hours of June 27, 1977, the bodies of millionaire Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse, Velma Pietila, were discovered murdered in Congdon’s 22-acre estate in Duluth, Minnesota. From the outset, local police were baffled as to the motive for the murders; Congdon was well liked in the community, and as far as anyone could tell, nothing significant seemed to be missing from the house.

In time, detectives learned that Elisabeth’s daughter Marjorie Caldwell had a long history of financial problems and debt, had been institutionalized several times for antisocial behavior, and had recently been trying to get money from Elisabeth to buy a new home. Based on the evidence collected in the investigation, Marjorie and her husband Roger were arrested; however, at trial Marjorie was acquitted and Roger’s conviction was overturned by the supreme court five years later, so no one was ever truly held responsible for Congdon and Pietila’s murders.

In the decades since, the murders of Elisabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila have faded into the background of Minnesota history—another tragic end to one of America’s twentieth-century aristocratic families. Yet, while Congdon and her nurse may be long gone, the memory and legacy of the Congdon murders remains a significant curiosity, especially to those who tour Glensheen, the 39-room mansion where Elisabeth Congdon lived her entire life, before it was brought to a shocking end allegedly by her own daughter.


Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)


Sources:

Feichtinger, Gail. 2002. Will to Murder: The True Story Behind the Crimes and Trials Surrounding the Glensheen Killings. Duluth, MN: X-Communication Press.

Johnson, Steve. 1977. "Killer reportedly stole Congdon gems." Minneapolis Star, June 30: 1.

Johnson, Steve, and Walter Middlebrook. 1977. "Caldwell faces murder charges." Minneapolis Star, July 8: 1.

Johnson, Steven. 1977. "Duluth nurse changed mind, missed murders." Minneapolis Star, June 28: 1.

Kimball, Joe. 1978. "Brainerd picked as Caldwell trial site." Star Tribune, March 31: 1.

—. 1978. "Caldwell defense challenges attorney." Star Tribune, May 25: 1.

—. 1988. "Despair caught up with Roger Caldwell." Star Tribune, May 20: 1.

—. 1978. "Jury finds Caldwell guilty of 2 murders." Star Tribune, July 9: 1.

—. 1978. "Marjorie Caldwell indicted in deaths." Star Tribune, August 19: 1.

—. 2007. "Marjorie's out." Star Tribune, June 15: B3.

—. 1978. "Money called Caldwell motive in killings." Star Tribune, May 10: 18.

Kimball, Joe, and Peg Meier. 1977. "Duluth dowager was 'regal, lonely woman'." Star Tribune, June 29: 1.

Meier, Peg, and Joe Kimball. 1977. "Duluth woman, nurse slain." Star Tribune, June 28: 1.

—. 1979. "Marjorie Caldwell acquitted of murders." Star Tribune, July 22: 1.

Meier, Peg, Joe Kimball, and Neal Gendler. 1977. "Son-in-law investigated in Duluth slayings." Star Tribune, July 6: 1.

Meir, Peg. 1979. "Prosecutor: Caldwell had mother killed to get money." Star Tribune, April 27: 1.

Middlebrook, Walter. 1977. "Mrs. Caldwell's claim of attack doubted." Minneapolis Star, August 11: 1.

Peterson, David. 1979. "Another year, same Caldwell defense." Minneapolis Star, June 28: 20.

—. 1978. "Congdon murder trial goes to jury." Minneapolis Star, July 06: 1.

—. 1978. "Defense focuses on Caldwell kin." Minneapolis Star, May 29: 1.

State of Minnesota vs. Marjorie C. Hagen. 1985. CX-84-340 (Court of Appeals of Minnesota, January 22).

Stone, Doug. 1978. "Supreme court releases data on Marjorie Caldwell." Star Tribune, July 26: 16.


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]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murders-of-elisabeth-congdon-and-velma-pietila-oy7vmRla In the early morning hours of June 27, 1977, the bodies of millionaire Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse, Velma Pietila, were discovered murdered in Congdon’s 22-acre estate in Duluth, Minnesota. From the outset, local police were baffled as to the motive for the murders; Congdon was well liked in the community, and as far as anyone could tell, nothing significant seemed to be missing from the house.

In time, detectives learned that Elisabeth’s daughter Marjorie Caldwell had a long history of financial problems and debt, had been institutionalized several times for antisocial behavior, and had recently been trying to get money from Elisabeth to buy a new home. Based on the evidence collected in the investigation, Marjorie and her husband Roger were arrested; however, at trial Marjorie was acquitted and Roger’s conviction was overturned by the supreme court five years later, so no one was ever truly held responsible for Congdon and Pietila’s murders.

In the decades since, the murders of Elisabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila have faded into the background of Minnesota history—another tragic end to one of America’s twentieth-century aristocratic families. Yet, while Congdon and her nurse may be long gone, the memory and legacy of the Congdon murders remains a significant curiosity, especially to those who tour Glensheen, the 39-room mansion where Elisabeth Congdon lived her entire life, before it was brought to a shocking end allegedly by her own daughter.


Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)


Sources:

Feichtinger, Gail. 2002. Will to Murder: The True Story Behind the Crimes and Trials Surrounding the Glensheen Killings. Duluth, MN: X-Communication Press.

Johnson, Steve. 1977. "Killer reportedly stole Congdon gems." Minneapolis Star, June 30: 1.

Johnson, Steve, and Walter Middlebrook. 1977. "Caldwell faces murder charges." Minneapolis Star, July 8: 1.

Johnson, Steven. 1977. "Duluth nurse changed mind, missed murders." Minneapolis Star, June 28: 1.

Kimball, Joe. 1978. "Brainerd picked as Caldwell trial site." Star Tribune, March 31: 1.

—. 1978. "Caldwell defense challenges attorney." Star Tribune, May 25: 1.

—. 1988. "Despair caught up with Roger Caldwell." Star Tribune, May 20: 1.

—. 1978. "Jury finds Caldwell guilty of 2 murders." Star Tribune, July 9: 1.

—. 1978. "Marjorie Caldwell indicted in deaths." Star Tribune, August 19: 1.

—. 2007. "Marjorie's out." Star Tribune, June 15: B3.

—. 1978. "Money called Caldwell motive in killings." Star Tribune, May 10: 18.

Kimball, Joe, and Peg Meier. 1977. "Duluth dowager was 'regal, lonely woman'." Star Tribune, June 29: 1.

Meier, Peg, and Joe Kimball. 1977. "Duluth woman, nurse slain." Star Tribune, June 28: 1.

—. 1979. "Marjorie Caldwell acquitted of murders." Star Tribune, July 22: 1.

Meier, Peg, Joe Kimball, and Neal Gendler. 1977. "Son-in-law investigated in Duluth slayings." Star Tribune, July 6: 1.

Meir, Peg. 1979. "Prosecutor: Caldwell had mother killed to get money." Star Tribune, April 27: 1.

Middlebrook, Walter. 1977. "Mrs. Caldwell's claim of attack doubted." Minneapolis Star, August 11: 1.

Peterson, David. 1979. "Another year, same Caldwell defense." Minneapolis Star, June 28: 20.

—. 1978. "Congdon murder trial goes to jury." Minneapolis Star, July 06: 1.

—. 1978. "Defense focuses on Caldwell kin." Minneapolis Star, May 29: 1.

State of Minnesota vs. Marjorie C. Hagen. 1985. CX-84-340 (Court of Appeals of Minnesota, January 22).

Stone, Doug. 1978. "Supreme court releases data on Marjorie Caldwell." Star Tribune, July 26: 16.


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]]> The Murders of Elisabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:45:38 In the early morning hours of June 27, 1977, the bodies of millionaire Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse, Velma Pietila, were discovered murdered in Congdon’s 22-acre estate in Duluth, Minnesota. From the outset, local police were baffled as to the motive for the murders; Congdon was well liked in the community, and as far as anyone could tell, nothing significant seemed to be missing from the house. In time, detectives learned that Elisabeth’s daughter Marjorie Caldwell had a long history of financial problems and debt, had been institutionalized several times for antisocial behavior, and had recently been trying to get money from Elisabeth to buy a new home. Based on the evidence collected in the investigation, Marjorie and her husband Roger were arrested; however, at trial Marjorie was acquitted and Roger’s conviction was overturned by the supreme court five years later, so no one was ever truly held responsible for Congdon and Pietila’s murders. In the decades since, the murders of Elisabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila have faded into the background of Minnesota history—another tragic end to one of America’s twentieth-century aristocratic families. Yet, while Congdon and her nurse may be long gone, the memory and legacy of the Congdon murders remains a significant curiosity, especially to those who tour Glensheen, the 39-room mansion where Elisabeth Congdon lived her entire life, before it was brought to a shocking end allegedly by her own daughter.  Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) Sources: Feichtinger, Gail. 2002. Will to Murder: The True Story Behind the Crimes and Trials Surrounding the Glensheen Killings. Duluth, MN: X-Communication Press. Johnson, Steve. 1977. "Killer reportedly stole Congdon gems." Minneapolis Star, June 30: 1. Johnson, Steve, and Walter Middlebrook. 1977. "Caldwell faces murder charges." Minneapolis Star, July 8: 1. Johnson, Steven. 1977. "Duluth nurse changed mind, missed murders." Minneapolis Star, June 28: 1. Kimball, Joe. 1978. "Brainerd picked as Caldwell trial site." Star Tribune, March 31: 1. —. 1978. "Caldwell defense challenges attorney." Star Tribune, May 25: 1. —. 1988. "Despair caught up with Roger Caldwell." Star Tribune, May 20: 1. —. 1978. "Jury finds Caldwell guilty of 2 murders." Star Tribune, July 9: 1. —. 1978. "Marjorie Caldwell indicted in deaths." Star Tribune, August 19: 1. —. 2007. "Marjorie's out." Star Tribune, June 15: B3. —. 1978. "Money called Caldwell motive in killings." Star Tribune, May 10: 18. Kimball, Joe, and Peg Meier. 1977. "Duluth dowager was 'regal, lonely woman'." Star Tribune, June 29: 1. Meier, Peg, and Joe Kimball. 1977. "Duluth woman, nurse slain." Star Tribune, June 28: 1. —. 1979. "Marjorie Caldwell acquitted of murders." Star Tribune, July 22: 1. Meier, Peg, Joe Kimball, and Neal Gendler. 1977. "Son-in-law investigated in Duluth slayings." Star Tribune, July 6: 1. Meir, Peg. 1979. "Prosecutor: Caldwell had mother killed to get money." Star Tribune, April 27: 1. Middlebrook, Walter. 1977. "Mrs. Caldwell's claim of attack doubted." Minneapolis Star, August 11: 1. Peterson, David. 1979. "Another year, same Caldwell defense." Minneapolis Star, June 28: 20. —. 1978. "Congdon murder trial goes to jury." Minneapolis Star, July 06: 1. —. 1978. "Defense focuses on Caldwell kin." Minneapolis Star, May 29: 1. State of Minnesota vs. Marjorie C. Hagen. 1985. CX-84-340 (Court of Appeals of Minnesota, January 22). Stone, Doug. 1978. "Supreme court releases data on Marjorie Caldwell." Star Tribune, July 26: 16. In the early morning hours of June 27, 1977, the bodies of millionaire Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse, Velma Pietila, were discovered murdered in Congdon’s 22-acre estate in Duluth, Minnesota. From the outset, local police were baffled as to the motive for the murders; Congdon was well liked in the community, and as far as anyone could tell, nothing significant seemed to be missing from the house. In time, detectives learned that Elisabeth’s daughter Marjorie Caldwell had a long history of financial problems and debt, had been institutionalized several times for antisocial behavior, and had recently been trying to get money from Elisabeth to buy a new home. Based on the evidence collected in the investigation, Marjorie and her husband Roger were arrested; however, at trial Marjorie was acquitted and Roger’s conviction was overturned by the supreme court five years later, so no one was ever truly held responsible for Congdon and Pietila’s murders. In the decades since, the murders of Elisabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila have faded into the background of Minnesota history—another tragic end to one of America’s twentieth-century aristocratic families. Yet, while Congdon and her nurse may be long gone, the memory and legacy of the Congdon murders remains a significant curiosity, especially to those who tour Glensheen, the 39-room mansion where Elisabeth Congdon lived her entire life, before it was brought to a shocking end allegedly by her own daughter.  Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) Sources: Feichtinger, Gail. 2002. Will to Murder: The True Story Behind the Crimes and Trials Surrounding the Glensheen Killings. Duluth, MN: X-Communication Press. Johnson, Steve. 1977. "Killer reportedly stole Congdon gems." Minneapolis Star, June 30: 1. Johnson, Steve, and Walter Middlebrook. 1977. "Caldwell faces murder charges." Minneapolis Star, July 8: 1. Johnson, Steven. 1977. "Duluth nurse changed mind, missed murders." Minneapolis Star, June 28: 1. Kimball, Joe. 1978. "Brainerd picked as Caldwell trial site." Star Tribune, March 31: 1. —. 1978. "Caldwell defense challenges attorney." Star Tribune, May 25: 1. —. 1988. "Despair caught up with Roger Caldwell." Star Tribune, May 20: 1. —. 1978. "Jury finds Caldwell guilty of 2 murders." Star Tribune, July 9: 1. —. 1978. "Marjorie Caldwell indicted in deaths." Star Tribune, August 19: 1. —. 2007. "Marjorie's out." Star Tribune, June 15: B3. —. 1978. "Money called Caldwell motive in killings." Star Tribune, May 10: 18. Kimball, Joe, and Peg Meier. 1977. "Duluth dowager was 'regal, lonely woman'." Star Tribune, June 29: 1. Meier, Peg, and Joe Kimball. 1977. "Duluth woman, nurse slain." Star Tribune, June 28: 1. —. 1979. "Marjorie Caldwell acquitted of murders." Star Tribune, July 22: 1. Meier, Peg, Joe Kimball, and Neal Gendler. 1977. "Son-in-law investigated in Duluth slayings." Star Tribune, July 6: 1. Meir, Peg. 1979. "Prosecutor: Caldwell had mother killed to get money." Star Tribune, April 27: 1. Middlebrook, Walter. 1977. "Mrs. Caldwell's claim of attack doubted." Minneapolis Star, August 11: 1. Peterson, David. 1979. "Another year, same Caldwell defense." Minneapolis Star, June 28: 20. —. 1978. "Congdon murder trial goes to jury." Minneapolis Star, July 06: 1. —. 1978. "Defense focuses on Caldwell kin." Minneapolis Star, May 29: 1. State of Minnesota vs. Marjorie C. Hagen. 1985. CX-84-340 (Court of Appeals of Minnesota, January 22). Stone, Doug. 1978. "Supreme court releases data on Marjorie Caldwell." Star Tribune, July 26: 16. true crime, exhibit c true full 508 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wd7mj_vpTGIMhXlRPnamUad8CzFXNvgA3j-2ugnxsYI A Conversation With Rachel Stavis, A Real Life Exorcist Welcome to a super duper special episode of Morbid with guest host, the incredible Rachel Stavis. We are so freaking excited to be speaking with the Los Angeles–based screenwriter, novelist, and an exorcist. Yup, you read that right. She’s a full blown exorcist. How cool?!?!? It was a grand time, so please enjoy!


Check out her book Sister of Darkness and find her on all socials @rhstavis.

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]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-rachel-stavis-a-real-life-exorcist-r2u0B_Mg Welcome to a super duper special episode of Morbid with guest host, the incredible Rachel Stavis. We are so freaking excited to be speaking with the Los Angeles–based screenwriter, novelist, and an exorcist. Yup, you read that right. She’s a full blown exorcist. How cool?!?!? It was a grand time, so please enjoy!


Check out her book Sister of Darkness and find her on all socials @rhstavis.

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]]> A Conversation With Rachel Stavis, A Real Life Exorcist Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:36:51 Welcome to a super duper special episode of Morbid with guest host, the incredible Rachel Stavis. We are so freaking excited to be speaking with the Los Angeles–based screenwriter, novelist, and an exorcist. Yup, you read that right. She’s a full blown exorcist. How cool?!?!? It was a grand time, so please enjoy! Check out her book Sister of Darkness and find her on all socials @rhstavis. Welcome to a super duper special episode of Morbid with guest host, the incredible Rachel Stavis. We are so freaking excited to be speaking with the Los Angeles–based screenwriter, novelist, and an exorcist. Yup, you read that right. She’s a full blown exorcist. How cool?!?!? It was a grand time, so please enjoy! Check out her book Sister of Darkness and find her on all socials @rhstavis. true crime, exhibit c true full 507 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/aEUqfISw90V9aKbpi9RhCLSkyZ3TsTjpC7BtlUcLORA Listener Tales 79 It’s Listener Tales 79, and you know what that means… It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! This installment features a rogue silhouette ghost man, playful ghosts, spontaneous fires, bone-boiling toilet bowl water, and floating obituaries.

Truly, what more could you want?! If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in, please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com :)

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]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-79-f8pSqg32 It’s Listener Tales 79, and you know what that means… It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! This installment features a rogue silhouette ghost man, playful ghosts, spontaneous fires, bone-boiling toilet bowl water, and floating obituaries.

Truly, what more could you want?! If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in, please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com :)

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]]> Listener Tales 79 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:03 It’s Listener Tales 79, and you know what that means… It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! This installment features a rogue silhouette ghost man, playful ghosts, spontaneous fires, bone-boiling toilet bowl water, and floating obituaries. Truly, what more could you want?! If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in, please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com :) It’s Listener Tales 79, and you know what that means… It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! This installment features a rogue silhouette ghost man, playful ghosts, spontaneous fires, bone-boiling toilet bowl water, and floating obituaries. Truly, what more could you want?! If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in, please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com :) true crime, exhibit c true full 506 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/VrHRfm3YUTwOGq0LNWflOuPyN1IzEnR96OMjgSGRMwo Leonarda Cianciulli: The Soap-Maker of Correggio Having lost several children to childhood illnesses, Leonarda Cianciulli was very protective of her surviving children and was willing to do anything to protect them. So, when the deeply superstitious Leonarda was warned by a fortune teller that all her children would die at a young age, the forty-six-year-old shopkeeper determined that the best way to keep her son alive was to offer human sacrifices in exchange for Giuseppe’s safety. Ove the course of a year, Leonarda murdered three local women and disposed of their bodies with caustic chemicals, using any remaining biological evidence in the creation of soaps, candles, cookies, and cakes, which she shared with others in her community.

Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)

References

Baltimore Sun. 1946. "Rendered her friends to wax, she says." Baltimore Sun, April 28: 3.

Eddy, Cheryl. 2015. The Superstitious Murderer Who Turned Her Victims Into Cake And Soap. June 23. https://gizmodo.com/the-superstitious-murderer-who-turned-her-victims-into-1713486930.

Green, Ryan. 2019. The Curse: A Shocking True Story of Superstition, Human Sacrifice and Cannibalism. Unknown: Independent.

Museo Criminologico. 2006. The Correggio soap-maker. September 12. http://www.museocriminologico.it/correggio_uk.htm.

Ortiz, Genoveva. 2022. The Deadly Soap-Maker of Correggio: The True Story of Leonarda Cianciulli. unknown: True Crime Seven.


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]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/leonarda-cianciulli-the-soap-maker-of-correggio-63G3cJlQ Having lost several children to childhood illnesses, Leonarda Cianciulli was very protective of her surviving children and was willing to do anything to protect them. So, when the deeply superstitious Leonarda was warned by a fortune teller that all her children would die at a young age, the forty-six-year-old shopkeeper determined that the best way to keep her son alive was to offer human sacrifices in exchange for Giuseppe’s safety. Ove the course of a year, Leonarda murdered three local women and disposed of their bodies with caustic chemicals, using any remaining biological evidence in the creation of soaps, candles, cookies, and cakes, which she shared with others in her community.

Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)

References

Baltimore Sun. 1946. "Rendered her friends to wax, she says." Baltimore Sun, April 28: 3.

Eddy, Cheryl. 2015. The Superstitious Murderer Who Turned Her Victims Into Cake And Soap. June 23. https://gizmodo.com/the-superstitious-murderer-who-turned-her-victims-into-1713486930.

Green, Ryan. 2019. The Curse: A Shocking True Story of Superstition, Human Sacrifice and Cannibalism. Unknown: Independent.

Museo Criminologico. 2006. The Correggio soap-maker. September 12. http://www.museocriminologico.it/correggio_uk.htm.

Ortiz, Genoveva. 2022. The Deadly Soap-Maker of Correggio: The True Story of Leonarda Cianciulli. unknown: True Crime Seven.


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]]> Leonarda Cianciulli: The Soap-Maker of Correggio Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:20 Having lost several children to childhood illnesses, Leonarda Cianciulli was very protective of her surviving children and was willing to do anything to protect them. So, when the deeply superstitious Leonarda was warned by a fortune teller that all her children would die at a young age, the forty-six-year-old shopkeeper determined that the best way to keep her son alive was to offer human sacrifices in exchange for Giuseppe’s safety. Ove the course of a year, Leonarda murdered three local women and disposed of their bodies with caustic chemicals, using any remaining biological evidence in the creation of soaps, candles, cookies, and cakes, which she shared with others in her community. Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) References Baltimore Sun. 1946. "Rendered her friends to wax, she says." Baltimore Sun, April 28: 3. Eddy, Cheryl. 2015. The Superstitious Murderer Who Turned Her Victims Into Cake And Soap. June 23. https://gizmodo.com/the-superstitious-murderer-who-turned-her-victims-into-1713486930. Green, Ryan. 2019. The Curse: A Shocking True Story of Superstition, Human Sacrifice and Cannibalism. Unknown: Independent. Museo Criminologico. 2006. The Correggio soap-maker. September 12. http://www.museocriminologico.it/correggio_uk.htm. Ortiz, Genoveva. 2022. The Deadly Soap-Maker of Correggio: The True Story of Leonarda Cianciulli. unknown: True Crime Seven. Having lost several children to childhood illnesses, Leonarda Cianciulli was very protective of her surviving children and was willing to do anything to protect them. So, when the deeply superstitious Leonarda was warned by a fortune teller that all her children would die at a young age, the forty-six-year-old shopkeeper determined that the best way to keep her son alive was to offer human sacrifices in exchange for Giuseppe’s safety. Ove the course of a year, Leonarda murdered three local women and disposed of their bodies with caustic chemicals, using any remaining biological evidence in the creation of soaps, candles, cookies, and cakes, which she shared with others in her community. Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) References Baltimore Sun. 1946. "Rendered her friends to wax, she says." Baltimore Sun, April 28: 3. Eddy, Cheryl. 2015. The Superstitious Murderer Who Turned Her Victims Into Cake And Soap. June 23. https://gizmodo.com/the-superstitious-murderer-who-turned-her-victims-into-1713486930. Green, Ryan. 2019. The Curse: A Shocking True Story of Superstition, Human Sacrifice and Cannibalism. Unknown: Independent. Museo Criminologico. 2006. The Correggio soap-maker. September 12. http://www.museocriminologico.it/correggio_uk.htm. Ortiz, Genoveva. 2022. The Deadly Soap-Maker of Correggio: The True Story of Leonarda Cianciulli. unknown: True Crime Seven. true crime, exhibit c true full 505 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/nrimOHj59y1_ArIUSo-AkdKiybiFxg_WN8-TaKJ1GU0 The Sauchie Poltergeist aka Wee Hughie When Annie Campbell uprooted her daughter from their home in Donegal, Ireland and relocated to Sauchie, Scotland in 1960, the move resulted in consequences far beyond what anyone could have expected. Removed from the only home she’d ever known, eleven-year-old Virginia Campbell did her best to acclimate to the foreign environment as she and her mother settled into the home of Virginia’s aunt, but within just a few weeks of their arrival the family was under siege from an invisible entity Virginia would later name “Wee Hughie.”

One of the most notorious cases of poltergeist activity in Scottish history, the case of the Sauchie poltergeist involved the usual trappings of poltergeist phenomenon—slamming doors, moving objects, and disruptive noises. Yet what set the phenomenon apart from myriad other cases of poltergeist phenomenon was that the supposedly supernatural phenomenon was witnessed by many bystanders, including Virginia’s teachers and classmates.

Was the Sauchie poltergeist a genuine example of paranormal activity, or was “Wee Hughie” nothing more than an elaborate hoax perpetrated by a creative girl seeking attention in the wake of major disruption in her life and environment?


Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)


References

Associated Press. 1960. "Haunted Irish girl gtets aid." Windsor Star, December 3: C-8.

Owen, A.R.G. 1964. Can We Explain the Poltergeist? New York, NY: Garrett Publications.

Robinson, Malcom. 2020. The Sauchie Poltergeist. Scotland: Independent.

Sims, Victor. 1965. "Poltergeist Terror." Sunday Mirror, June 13: 8.

—. 1965. "Virginia was possessed by a wild and unknown force." Sunday Mirror, June 27: 13.

United Press International. 1960. "Girl's ghost upsets school." Pittsburgh Press, December 2: 17.


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]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sauchie-poltergeist-aka-wee-hughie-AdgXqWLZ When Annie Campbell uprooted her daughter from their home in Donegal, Ireland and relocated to Sauchie, Scotland in 1960, the move resulted in consequences far beyond what anyone could have expected. Removed from the only home she’d ever known, eleven-year-old Virginia Campbell did her best to acclimate to the foreign environment as she and her mother settled into the home of Virginia’s aunt, but within just a few weeks of their arrival the family was under siege from an invisible entity Virginia would later name “Wee Hughie.”

One of the most notorious cases of poltergeist activity in Scottish history, the case of the Sauchie poltergeist involved the usual trappings of poltergeist phenomenon—slamming doors, moving objects, and disruptive noises. Yet what set the phenomenon apart from myriad other cases of poltergeist phenomenon was that the supposedly supernatural phenomenon was witnessed by many bystanders, including Virginia’s teachers and classmates.

Was the Sauchie poltergeist a genuine example of paranormal activity, or was “Wee Hughie” nothing more than an elaborate hoax perpetrated by a creative girl seeking attention in the wake of major disruption in her life and environment?


Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)


References

Associated Press. 1960. "Haunted Irish girl gtets aid." Windsor Star, December 3: C-8.

Owen, A.R.G. 1964. Can We Explain the Poltergeist? New York, NY: Garrett Publications.

Robinson, Malcom. 2020. The Sauchie Poltergeist. Scotland: Independent.

Sims, Victor. 1965. "Poltergeist Terror." Sunday Mirror, June 13: 8.

—. 1965. "Virginia was possessed by a wild and unknown force." Sunday Mirror, June 27: 13.

United Press International. 1960. "Girl's ghost upsets school." Pittsburgh Press, December 2: 17.


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]]> The Sauchie Poltergeist aka Wee Hughie Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:42 When Annie Campbell uprooted her daughter from their home in Donegal, Ireland and relocated to Sauchie, Scotland in 1960, the move resulted in consequences far beyond what anyone could have expected. Removed from the only home she’d ever known, eleven-year-old Virginia Campbell did her best to acclimate to the foreign environment as she and her mother settled into the home of Virginia’s aunt, but within just a few weeks of their arrival the family was under siege from an invisible entity Virginia would later name “Wee Hughie.” One of the most notorious cases of poltergeist activity in Scottish history, the case of the Sauchie poltergeist involved the usual trappings of poltergeist phenomenon—slamming doors, moving objects, and disruptive noises. Yet what set the phenomenon apart from myriad other cases of poltergeist phenomenon was that the supposedly supernatural phenomenon was witnessed by many bystanders, including Virginia’s teachers and classmates. Was the Sauchie poltergeist a genuine example of paranormal activity, or was “Wee Hughie” nothing more than an elaborate hoax perpetrated by a creative girl seeking attention in the wake of major disruption in her life and environment? Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) References Associated Press. 1960. "Haunted Irish girl gtets aid." Windsor Star, December 3: C-8. Owen, A.R.G. 1964. Can We Explain the Poltergeist? New York, NY: Garrett Publications. Robinson, Malcom. 2020. The Sauchie Poltergeist. Scotland: Independent. Sims, Victor. 1965. "Poltergeist Terror." Sunday Mirror, June 13: 8. —. 1965. "Virginia was possessed by a wild and unknown force." Sunday Mirror, June 27: 13. United Press International. 1960. "Girl's ghost upsets school." Pittsburgh Press, December 2: 17. When Annie Campbell uprooted her daughter from their home in Donegal, Ireland and relocated to Sauchie, Scotland in 1960, the move resulted in consequences far beyond what anyone could have expected. Removed from the only home she’d ever known, eleven-year-old Virginia Campbell did her best to acclimate to the foreign environment as she and her mother settled into the home of Virginia’s aunt, but within just a few weeks of their arrival the family was under siege from an invisible entity Virginia would later name “Wee Hughie.” One of the most notorious cases of poltergeist activity in Scottish history, the case of the Sauchie poltergeist involved the usual trappings of poltergeist phenomenon—slamming doors, moving objects, and disruptive noises. Yet what set the phenomenon apart from myriad other cases of poltergeist phenomenon was that the supposedly supernatural phenomenon was witnessed by many bystanders, including Virginia’s teachers and classmates. Was the Sauchie poltergeist a genuine example of paranormal activity, or was “Wee Hughie” nothing more than an elaborate hoax perpetrated by a creative girl seeking attention in the wake of major disruption in her life and environment? Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) References Associated Press. 1960. "Haunted Irish girl gtets aid." Windsor Star, December 3: C-8. Owen, A.R.G. 1964. Can We Explain the Poltergeist? New York, NY: Garrett Publications. Robinson, Malcom. 2020. The Sauchie Poltergeist. Scotland: Independent. Sims, Victor. 1965. "Poltergeist Terror." Sunday Mirror, June 13: 8. —. 1965. "Virginia was possessed by a wild and unknown force." Sunday Mirror, June 27: 13. United Press International. 1960. "Girl's ghost upsets school." Pittsburgh Press, December 2: 17. true crime, exhibit c true full 504 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tdw3m6Al2lzVnq7OEPdgTh73sGzKvvZEqCs4wB097h0 The Torsåker Witch Trials When it comes to the horrors of witch hunts and trials around the world, Sweden is not often cited as one of the more aggressive or egregious nations. Nevertheless, the Torsåker Witch Trials remain a shocking example of religious hysteria due to the way in which they unfolded, which included local leaders defying the Swedish Crown and taking it upon themselves to identify, try, and execute supposed witches without proper authority. Moreover, while the Torsåker case may have unfolded like most others across Europe, it remains an outlier in that those responsible for starting the hysteria weren’t just held accountable for their false accusations but were in fact murdered.


Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)


References

Gershon, Livia. 2022. "The Easter Witches of Sweden." JSTOR Daily, April 15.

Hogman, Hans. n.d. Torsåker Witch Trials of 1674 - 1675. Accessed September 16, 2023. https://www.hhogman.se/witch-trials-sweden.htm.

Jordan, Charlene Hanson. 2012. Whispers in the Church: Swedish Witch Hunt, 1672. Des Moines, IA: Abbott Press.

Tiderman-Österberg, Jennie. 2021. "The Swedish Witch Trials: How to Confront Dark Heritage." Smithsonian Magazine, October 25.


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]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-torsaker-witch-trials-cnoeTqtB When it comes to the horrors of witch hunts and trials around the world, Sweden is not often cited as one of the more aggressive or egregious nations. Nevertheless, the Torsåker Witch Trials remain a shocking example of religious hysteria due to the way in which they unfolded, which included local leaders defying the Swedish Crown and taking it upon themselves to identify, try, and execute supposed witches without proper authority. Moreover, while the Torsåker case may have unfolded like most others across Europe, it remains an outlier in that those responsible for starting the hysteria weren’t just held accountable for their false accusations but were in fact murdered.


Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)


References

Gershon, Livia. 2022. "The Easter Witches of Sweden." JSTOR Daily, April 15.

Hogman, Hans. n.d. Torsåker Witch Trials of 1674 - 1675. Accessed September 16, 2023. https://www.hhogman.se/witch-trials-sweden.htm.

Jordan, Charlene Hanson. 2012. Whispers in the Church: Swedish Witch Hunt, 1672. Des Moines, IA: Abbott Press.

Tiderman-Österberg, Jennie. 2021. "The Swedish Witch Trials: How to Confront Dark Heritage." Smithsonian Magazine, October 25.


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]]> The Torsåker Witch Trials Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:46 When it comes to the horrors of witch hunts and trials around the world, Sweden is not often cited as one of the more aggressive or egregious nations. Nevertheless, the Torsåker Witch Trials remain a shocking example of religious hysteria due to the way in which they unfolded, which included local leaders defying the Swedish Crown and taking it upon themselves to identify, try, and execute supposed witches without proper authority. Moreover, while the Torsåker case may have unfolded like most others across Europe, it remains an outlier in that those responsible for starting the hysteria weren’t just held accountable for their false accusations but were in fact murdered. Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) References Gershon, Livia. 2022. "The Easter Witches of Sweden." JSTOR Daily, April 15. Hogman, Hans. n.d. Torsåker Witch Trials of 1674 - 1675. Accessed September 16, 2023. https://www.hhogman.se/witch-trials-sweden.htm. Jordan, Charlene Hanson. 2012. Whispers in the Church: Swedish Witch Hunt, 1672. Des Moines, IA: Abbott Press. Tiderman-Österberg, Jennie. 2021. "The Swedish Witch Trials: How to Confront Dark Heritage." Smithsonian Magazine, October 25. When it comes to the horrors of witch hunts and trials around the world, Sweden is not often cited as one of the more aggressive or egregious nations. Nevertheless, the Torsåker Witch Trials remain a shocking example of religious hysteria due to the way in which they unfolded, which included local leaders defying the Swedish Crown and taking it upon themselves to identify, try, and execute supposed witches without proper authority. Moreover, while the Torsåker case may have unfolded like most others across Europe, it remains an outlier in that those responsible for starting the hysteria weren’t just held accountable for their false accusations but were in fact murdered. Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) References Gershon, Livia. 2022. "The Easter Witches of Sweden." JSTOR Daily, April 15. Hogman, Hans. n.d. Torsåker Witch Trials of 1674 - 1675. Accessed September 16, 2023. https://www.hhogman.se/witch-trials-sweden.htm. Jordan, Charlene Hanson. 2012. Whispers in the Church: Swedish Witch Hunt, 1672. Des Moines, IA: Abbott Press. Tiderman-Österberg, Jennie. 2021. "The Swedish Witch Trials: How to Confront Dark Heritage." Smithsonian Magazine, October 25. true crime, exhibit c true full 503 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/eA3sLw4SC8C_vxpqqQSj_FywuDy7Md-J1Rn9s8IXCjU The Highgate Vampire When Muswell Hill resident David Farrant wrote to the letters section of the Hampstead and Highgate Express in February 1970, he had hoped to find others who’d witnessed any unusual or potentially supernatural happenings in London’s Highgate Cemetery. Instead, Farrant kicked off a moral panic over vampires, ghosts, and all manner of occult activities that featured prominently in the pages of British newspapers for years.

Farrant’s letter received a few responses from others who claimed to have had their own supernatural experiences in Highgate Cemetery, but the story would likely have ended there had it not been for Sean Manchester. A self-proclaimed occultist and vampire hunter, Manchester claimed that what Farrant had seen at Highgate was in fact a vampire, and moreover, the cemetery itself was the site of ongoing black masses, vampire gatherings, and other dark practices. Soon, a rivalry developed between Farrant and Manchester over who had the power to eradicate the supernatural threat at Highgate and just weeks after Farrant sent his letter to the newspapers, Manchester led a large mob of Londoners into Highgate Cemetery intent on driving out the evil that supposedly swelled there.

Throughout the early 1970s, the war of words between Farrant and Manchester frequently captured the public’s attention, thanks to the various news outlets that couldn’t resist the outrageous actions of the two men that ranged from benign and silly (a naked fire dance in an abandoned building) to gruesome and disrespectful (desecration of human remains). However, while the antics of the two men at the center of the story may elicit a smirk or an eyeroll, the public’s response to the supposed supernatural threat provides valuable insight into a phenomenon of moral panic that go on to fuel, among other things, the satanic panic that dominated the news throughout the 1980s and 90s.


To learn more about ways to save our graves, go to https://www.saveourcemeteries.org.


Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Ax podcast, for research assistance


References:


Cambridge Evening News. 1970. "Mr. Blood in hunt for vampire." Cambridge Evening News, March 14: 21.

Ellis, Bill. 1993. "The Highgate Cemetery Vampire Hunt: The Anglo-American Connection in Satanic Cult Lore." Folklore (Taylor and Francis, Ltd.) 104 (1/2): 13-39.

Evening Standard. 1970. "'Black magic' man tells of threats." Evening Standard, November 4: 17.

—. 1968. "Coffins broken open at a witches' sabbath." Evening Standard, November 1: 23.

—. 1974. "Naked witchcraft men in fire dance." Evening Standard, January 21: 5.

—. 1974. "Wife tells of 'horror photos'." Evening Standard, June 20: 5.

Farrant, David. 1970. "Letters: Ghostly walks in Highgate." Hampstead and Highgate Express, February 6: 26.

Guardian Journal. 1970. "Vampire hunter is cleared by court." Guardian Journal, September 30: 7.

—. 1968. "'Black magic' theory after coffins raid." Guiardian Journal, November 2: 1.

Hampstead and Highgate Express. 1970. "Does a wampyr walk in Highgate?" Hampstead and Highgate Express, February 27: 1.

Liverpool Daily Post. 1972. "Couple fined for churchyard ritual." Liverpool Daily Post, November 23: 18.

Manchester Evening News. 1973. "100 join hunt for cemetery 'vampire'." Manchester Evening News, March 14: 5.

Sunday Mirror. 1973. "'Sacrifice' witches in horror." Sunday Mirror, April 8: 11.

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]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-highgate-vampire-4J_hNN35 When Muswell Hill resident David Farrant wrote to the letters section of the Hampstead and Highgate Express in February 1970, he had hoped to find others who’d witnessed any unusual or potentially supernatural happenings in London’s Highgate Cemetery. Instead, Farrant kicked off a moral panic over vampires, ghosts, and all manner of occult activities that featured prominently in the pages of British newspapers for years.

Farrant’s letter received a few responses from others who claimed to have had their own supernatural experiences in Highgate Cemetery, but the story would likely have ended there had it not been for Sean Manchester. A self-proclaimed occultist and vampire hunter, Manchester claimed that what Farrant had seen at Highgate was in fact a vampire, and moreover, the cemetery itself was the site of ongoing black masses, vampire gatherings, and other dark practices. Soon, a rivalry developed between Farrant and Manchester over who had the power to eradicate the supernatural threat at Highgate and just weeks after Farrant sent his letter to the newspapers, Manchester led a large mob of Londoners into Highgate Cemetery intent on driving out the evil that supposedly swelled there.

Throughout the early 1970s, the war of words between Farrant and Manchester frequently captured the public’s attention, thanks to the various news outlets that couldn’t resist the outrageous actions of the two men that ranged from benign and silly (a naked fire dance in an abandoned building) to gruesome and disrespectful (desecration of human remains). However, while the antics of the two men at the center of the story may elicit a smirk or an eyeroll, the public’s response to the supposed supernatural threat provides valuable insight into a phenomenon of moral panic that go on to fuel, among other things, the satanic panic that dominated the news throughout the 1980s and 90s.


To learn more about ways to save our graves, go to https://www.saveourcemeteries.org.


Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Ax podcast, for research assistance


References:


Cambridge Evening News. 1970. "Mr. Blood in hunt for vampire." Cambridge Evening News, March 14: 21.

Ellis, Bill. 1993. "The Highgate Cemetery Vampire Hunt: The Anglo-American Connection in Satanic Cult Lore." Folklore (Taylor and Francis, Ltd.) 104 (1/2): 13-39.

Evening Standard. 1970. "'Black magic' man tells of threats." Evening Standard, November 4: 17.

—. 1968. "Coffins broken open at a witches' sabbath." Evening Standard, November 1: 23.

—. 1974. "Naked witchcraft men in fire dance." Evening Standard, January 21: 5.

—. 1974. "Wife tells of 'horror photos'." Evening Standard, June 20: 5.

Farrant, David. 1970. "Letters: Ghostly walks in Highgate." Hampstead and Highgate Express, February 6: 26.

Guardian Journal. 1970. "Vampire hunter is cleared by court." Guardian Journal, September 30: 7.

—. 1968. "'Black magic' theory after coffins raid." Guiardian Journal, November 2: 1.

Hampstead and Highgate Express. 1970. "Does a wampyr walk in Highgate?" Hampstead and Highgate Express, February 27: 1.

Liverpool Daily Post. 1972. "Couple fined for churchyard ritual." Liverpool Daily Post, November 23: 18.

Manchester Evening News. 1973. "100 join hunt for cemetery 'vampire'." Manchester Evening News, March 14: 5.

Sunday Mirror. 1973. "'Sacrifice' witches in horror." Sunday Mirror, April 8: 11.

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]]> The Highgate Vampire Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:27 When Muswell Hill resident David Farrant wrote to the letters section of the Hampstead and Highgate Express in February 1970, he had hoped to find others who’d witnessed any unusual or potentially supernatural happenings in London’s Highgate Cemetery. Instead, Farrant kicked off a moral panic over vampires, ghosts, and all manner of occult activities that featured prominently in the pages of British newspapers for years.  Farrant’s letter received a few responses from others who claimed to have had their own supernatural experiences in Highgate Cemetery, but the story would likely have ended there had it not been for Sean Manchester. A self-proclaimed occultist and vampire hunter, Manchester claimed that what Farrant had seen at Highgate was in fact a vampire, and moreover, the cemetery itself was the site of ongoing black masses, vampire gatherings, and other dark practices. Soon, a rivalry developed between Farrant and Manchester over who had the power to eradicate the supernatural threat at Highgate and just weeks after Farrant sent his letter to the newspapers, Manchester led a large mob of Londoners into Highgate Cemetery intent on driving out the evil that supposedly swelled there. Throughout the early 1970s, the war of words between Farrant and Manchester frequently captured the public’s attention, thanks to the various news outlets that couldn’t resist the outrageous actions of the two men that ranged from benign and silly (a naked fire dance in an abandoned building) to gruesome and disrespectful (desecration of human remains). However, while the antics of the two men at the center of the story may elicit a smirk or an eyeroll, the public’s response to the supposed supernatural threat provides valuable insight into a phenomenon of moral panic that go on to fuel, among other things, the satanic panic that dominated the news throughout the 1980s and 90s.  To learn more about ways to save our graves, go to https://www.saveourcemeteries.org. Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Ax podcast, for research assistance References: Cambridge Evening News. 1970. "Mr. Blood in hunt for vampire." Cambridge Evening News, March 14: 21. Ellis, Bill. 1993. "The Highgate Cemetery Vampire Hunt: The Anglo-American Connection in Satanic Cult Lore." Folklore (Taylor and Francis, Ltd.) 104 (1/2): 13-39. Evening Standard. 1970. "'Black magic' man tells of threats." Evening Standard, November 4: 17. —. 1968. "Coffins broken open at a witches' sabbath." Evening Standard, November 1: 23. —. 1974. "Naked witchcraft men in fire dance." Evening Standard, January 21: 5. —. 1974. "Wife tells of 'horror photos'." Evening Standard, June 20: 5. Farrant, David. 1970. "Letters: Ghostly walks in Highgate." Hampstead and Highgate Express, February 6: 26. Guardian Journal. 1970. "Vampire hunter is cleared by court." Guardian Journal, September 30: 7. —. 1968. "'Black magic' theory after coffins raid." Guiardian Journal, November 2: 1. Hampstead and Highgate Express. 1970. "Does a wampyr walk in Highgate?" Hampstead and Highgate Express, February 27: 1. Liverpool Daily Post. 1972. "Couple fined for churchyard ritual." Liverpool Daily Post, November 23: 18. Manchester Evening News. 1973. "100 join hunt for cemetery 'vampire'." Manchester Evening News, March 14: 5. Sunday Mirror. 1973. "'Sacrifice' witches in horror." Sunday Mirror, April 8: 11. When Muswell Hill resident David Farrant wrote to the letters section of the Hampstead and Highgate Express in February 1970, he had hoped to find others who’d witnessed any unusual or potentially supernatural happenings in London’s Highgate Cemetery. Instead, Farrant kicked off a moral panic over vampires, ghosts, and all manner of occult activities that featured prominently in the pages of British newspapers for years.  Farrant’s letter received a few responses from others who claimed to have had their own supernatural experiences in Highgate Cemetery, but the story would likely have ended there had it not been for Sean Manchester. A self-proclaimed occultist and vampire hunter, Manchester claimed that what Farrant had seen at Highgate was in fact a vampire, and moreover, the cemetery itself was the site of ongoing black masses, vampire gatherings, and other dark practices. Soon, a rivalry developed between Farrant and Manchester over who had the power to eradicate the supernatural threat at Highgate and just weeks after Farrant sent his letter to the newspapers, Manchester led a large mob of Londoners into Highgate Cemetery intent on driving out the evil that supposedly swelled there. Throughout the early 1970s, the war of words between Farrant and Manchester frequently captured the public’s attention, thanks to the various news outlets that couldn’t resist the outrageous actions of the two men that ranged from benign and silly (a naked fire dance in an abandoned building) to gruesome and disrespectful (desecration of human remains). However, while the antics of the two men at the center of the story may elicit a smirk or an eyeroll, the public’s response to the supposed supernatural threat provides valuable insight into a phenomenon of moral panic that go on to fuel, among other things, the satanic panic that dominated the news throughout the 1980s and 90s.  To learn more about ways to save our graves, go to https://www.saveourcemeteries.org. Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Ax podcast, for research assistance References: Cambridge Evening News. 1970. "Mr. Blood in hunt for vampire." Cambridge Evening News, March 14: 21. Ellis, Bill. 1993. "The Highgate Cemetery Vampire Hunt: The Anglo-American Connection in Satanic Cult Lore." Folklore (Taylor and Francis, Ltd.) 104 (1/2): 13-39. Evening Standard. 1970. "'Black magic' man tells of threats." Evening Standard, November 4: 17. —. 1968. "Coffins broken open at a witches' sabbath." Evening Standard, November 1: 23. —. 1974. "Naked witchcraft men in fire dance." Evening Standard, January 21: 5. —. 1974. "Wife tells of 'horror photos'." Evening Standard, June 20: 5. Farrant, David. 1970. "Letters: Ghostly walks in Highgate." Hampstead and Highgate Express, February 6: 26. Guardian Journal. 1970. "Vampire hunter is cleared by court." Guardian Journal, September 30: 7. —. 1968. "'Black magic' theory after coffins raid." Guiardian Journal, November 2: 1. Hampstead and Highgate Express. 1970. "Does a wampyr walk in Highgate?" Hampstead and Highgate Express, February 27: 1. Liverpool Daily Post. 1972. "Couple fined for churchyard ritual." Liverpool Daily Post, November 23: 18. Manchester Evening News. 1973. "100 join hunt for cemetery 'vampire'." Manchester Evening News, March 14: 5. Sunday Mirror. 1973. "'Sacrifice' witches in horror." Sunday Mirror, April 8: 11. true crime, exhibit c true full 502 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/FFWu8gCSec13zbxsB8U4Ct1Bfo5B4s5t4Hb2Fo987Fc The Stanfield Hall Murders On November 28, 1848, Isaac Jermy and his son were shot and killed in their Wymondham estate, Stanfield Hall. After a brief search, investigators located the killer, James Blomfield Rush, a tenant farmer who was leasing land from Jermy and had fallen behind on his payments. Fearing eviction and destitution, Rush concocted a plan to kill the entire Jermy family and their staff, then cast blame on Jermy’s relatives, with whom the family had been feuding over the title of the estate. However, the plan fell apart when several of the victims survived and identified Rush as the killer.


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References

Bayne, A.D. 1849. The Stanfield Tragedy: A Complete Narrative. Norwich, England: Jarold and Sons.

Bristol Mercury. 1849. "Rush's trial." Bristol Mercury, April 7: 2.

Caledonian Mercury. 1849. "Execution of Rush." Caledonia Mercury, April 23.

Liverpool Mercury. 1848. "Horrible murders in Norfolk." Liverpool Mercury, December 5: 2.


Royal College of Physicians of London. 1850. A Full Report of the Trial of James Blomfield Rush for the

Murder of Mr. Jermy and His Son. London, England: W.M. Clark.

The Times. 1848. "Horrible murders at Stanfield Hall, near Wymondham." The Times, December 01: 5.

—. 1848. "The murders at Stanfield Hall." The Times, December 4: 3.

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]]> Mon, 9 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-stanfield-hall-murders-gCuoVoUS On November 28, 1848, Isaac Jermy and his son were shot and killed in their Wymondham estate, Stanfield Hall. After a brief search, investigators located the killer, James Blomfield Rush, a tenant farmer who was leasing land from Jermy and had fallen behind on his payments. Fearing eviction and destitution, Rush concocted a plan to kill the entire Jermy family and their staff, then cast blame on Jermy’s relatives, with whom the family had been feuding over the title of the estate. However, the plan fell apart when several of the victims survived and identified Rush as the killer.


Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Ax podcast, for research assistance.


References

Bayne, A.D. 1849. The Stanfield Tragedy: A Complete Narrative. Norwich, England: Jarold and Sons.

Bristol Mercury. 1849. "Rush's trial." Bristol Mercury, April 7: 2.

Caledonian Mercury. 1849. "Execution of Rush." Caledonia Mercury, April 23.

Liverpool Mercury. 1848. "Horrible murders in Norfolk." Liverpool Mercury, December 5: 2.


Royal College of Physicians of London. 1850. A Full Report of the Trial of James Blomfield Rush for the

Murder of Mr. Jermy and His Son. London, England: W.M. Clark.

The Times. 1848. "Horrible murders at Stanfield Hall, near Wymondham." The Times, December 01: 5.

—. 1848. "The murders at Stanfield Hall." The Times, December 4: 3.

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]]> The Stanfield Hall Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:42 On November 28, 1848, Isaac Jermy and his son were shot and killed in their Wymondham estate, Stanfield Hall. After a brief search, investigators located the killer, James Blomfield Rush, a tenant farmer who was leasing land from Jermy and had fallen behind on his payments. Fearing eviction and destitution, Rush concocted a plan to kill the entire Jermy family and their staff, then cast blame on Jermy’s relatives, with whom the family had been feuding over the title of the estate. However, the plan fell apart when several of the victims survived and identified Rush as the killer. Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Ax podcast, for research assistance. References Bayne, A.D. 1849. The Stanfield Tragedy: A Complete Narrative. Norwich, England: Jarold and Sons. Bristol Mercury. 1849. "Rush's trial." Bristol Mercury, April 7: 2. Caledonian Mercury. 1849. "Execution of Rush." Caledonia Mercury, April 23. Liverpool Mercury. 1848. "Horrible murders in Norfolk." Liverpool Mercury, December 5: 2. Royal College of Physicians of London. 1850. A Full Report of the Trial of James Blomfield Rush for the Murder of Mr. Jermy and His Son. London, England: W.M. Clark. The Times. 1848. "Horrible murders at Stanfield Hall, near Wymondham." The Times, December 01: 5. —. 1848. "The murders at Stanfield Hall." The Times, December 4: 3. On November 28, 1848, Isaac Jermy and his son were shot and killed in their Wymondham estate, Stanfield Hall. After a brief search, investigators located the killer, James Blomfield Rush, a tenant farmer who was leasing land from Jermy and had fallen behind on his payments. Fearing eviction and destitution, Rush concocted a plan to kill the entire Jermy family and their staff, then cast blame on Jermy’s relatives, with whom the family had been feuding over the title of the estate. However, the plan fell apart when several of the victims survived and identified Rush as the killer. Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Ax podcast, for research assistance. References Bayne, A.D. 1849. The Stanfield Tragedy: A Complete Narrative. Norwich, England: Jarold and Sons. Bristol Mercury. 1849. "Rush's trial." Bristol Mercury, April 7: 2. Caledonian Mercury. 1849. "Execution of Rush." Caledonia Mercury, April 23. Liverpool Mercury. 1848. "Horrible murders in Norfolk." Liverpool Mercury, December 5: 2. Royal College of Physicians of London. 1850. A Full Report of the Trial of James Blomfield Rush for the Murder of Mr. Jermy and His Son. London, England: W.M. Clark. The Times. 1848. "Horrible murders at Stanfield Hall, near Wymondham." The Times, December 01: 5. —. 1848. "The murders at Stanfield Hall." The Times, December 4: 3. true crime, exhibit c true full 501 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Pd1Ibt2uGkmCqoMVXjtbc-nyZsn1WNV8v3rjaKO1hD8 Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 Just before midnight on December 29, 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, traveling from New York to Miami, crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing nearly two thirds of the passengers on board. Crashing into the swamp softened the landing and likely saved dozens, but the remote location made rescue efforts complicated and required a cooperative effort between first responders and local civilians.

The crash came at a difficult time for the airline industry, following closely on a number of several high-profile hijackings and examples of equipment malfunctions that negatively affected ticket sales. This only got worse when the investigation into Flight 401 was concluded and the cause of the crash was determined to be operator error when the flight crew became distracted and unaware that the autopilot had switched itself off.

In the months and years that followed, several Eastern Air employees and survivors of Flight 401 began reporting sightings of the ghosts of crew members and passengers who died in the crash. Although Eastern Air went out of their way to deny any sightings, the stories spread and became a part of Florida folklore as the subject of books, television films, and even a public spectacle as part of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s Occult Museum in Connecticut.


Thank you to the glorious David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)


References:

Aguila, Grethel. 2022. "'We're down.' Flight 401 crashed in Miami 50 years ago." Miami Herald, December 21: A3.

Associated Press. 1980. "Eastern still fighting ghost." Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 28: 52.

Baxter, Mike. 1972. "Rescue armada mobilized within half hour." Miami Herald, December 31: 15.

Fuller, John. 1976. The Ghost of Flight 401. New York, NY: Berkley Publishing Corporation.

Jenkins, Greg. 2005. Florida's Ghostly Legends And Haunted Folklore: South And Central Florida (volume one). Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press.

Kay, Jennifer. 2007. "Everglades jet crash haunts hero." Rocky Mountain News, December 26.

National Transportation Safety Board. 1973. Aircraft Accident Reports: Eastern Air Lines L-1011, N310EA. Aircraft accident report, Washington D.C.: National Transportation Safety Board.

Orlando Evening Star. 1972. "Stewardess sings carols to survivors." Orlando Evening Star, December 30: 1.

Star Services. 1972. "Many survive Everglades jet crash." Orlando Evening Star, December 30: 1.

Times-News.

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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/eastern-air-lines-flight-401-tNkdem2R Just before midnight on December 29, 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, traveling from New York to Miami, crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing nearly two thirds of the passengers on board. Crashing into the swamp softened the landing and likely saved dozens, but the remote location made rescue efforts complicated and required a cooperative effort between first responders and local civilians.

The crash came at a difficult time for the airline industry, following closely on a number of several high-profile hijackings and examples of equipment malfunctions that negatively affected ticket sales. This only got worse when the investigation into Flight 401 was concluded and the cause of the crash was determined to be operator error when the flight crew became distracted and unaware that the autopilot had switched itself off.

In the months and years that followed, several Eastern Air employees and survivors of Flight 401 began reporting sightings of the ghosts of crew members and passengers who died in the crash. Although Eastern Air went out of their way to deny any sightings, the stories spread and became a part of Florida folklore as the subject of books, television films, and even a public spectacle as part of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s Occult Museum in Connecticut.


Thank you to the glorious David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :)


References:

Aguila, Grethel. 2022. "'We're down.' Flight 401 crashed in Miami 50 years ago." Miami Herald, December 21: A3.

Associated Press. 1980. "Eastern still fighting ghost." Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 28: 52.

Baxter, Mike. 1972. "Rescue armada mobilized within half hour." Miami Herald, December 31: 15.

Fuller, John. 1976. The Ghost of Flight 401. New York, NY: Berkley Publishing Corporation.

Jenkins, Greg. 2005. Florida's Ghostly Legends And Haunted Folklore: South And Central Florida (volume one). Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press.

Kay, Jennifer. 2007. "Everglades jet crash haunts hero." Rocky Mountain News, December 26.

National Transportation Safety Board. 1973. Aircraft Accident Reports: Eastern Air Lines L-1011, N310EA. Aircraft accident report, Washington D.C.: National Transportation Safety Board.

Orlando Evening Star. 1972. "Stewardess sings carols to survivors." Orlando Evening Star, December 30: 1.

Star Services. 1972. "Many survive Everglades jet crash." Orlando Evening Star, December 30: 1.

Times-News.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:02 Just before midnight on December 29, 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, traveling from New York to Miami, crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing nearly two thirds of the passengers on board. Crashing into the swamp softened the landing and likely saved dozens, but the remote location made rescue efforts complicated and required a cooperative effort between first responders and local civilians. The crash came at a difficult time for the airline industry, following closely on a number of several high-profile hijackings and examples of equipment malfunctions that negatively affected ticket sales. This only got worse when the investigation into Flight 401 was concluded and the cause of the crash was determined to be operator error when the flight crew became distracted and unaware that the autopilot had switched itself off. In the months and years that followed, several Eastern Air employees and survivors of Flight 401 began reporting sightings of the ghosts of crew members and passengers who died in the crash. Although Eastern Air went out of their way to deny any sightings, the stories spread and became a part of Florida folklore as the subject of books, television films, and even a public spectacle as part of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s Occult Museum in Connecticut. Thank you to the glorious David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) References: Aguila, Grethel. 2022. "'We're down.' Flight 401 crashed in Miami 50 years ago." Miami Herald, December 21: A3. Associated Press. 1980. "Eastern still fighting ghost." Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 28: 52. Baxter, Mike. 1972. "Rescue armada mobilized within half hour." Miami Herald, December 31: 15. Fuller, John. 1976. The Ghost of Flight 401. New York, NY: Berkley Publishing Corporation. Jenkins, Greg. 2005. Florida's Ghostly Legends And Haunted Folklore: South And Central Florida (volume one). Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press. Kay, Jennifer. 2007. "Everglades jet crash haunts hero." Rocky Mountain News, December 26. National Transportation Safety Board. 1973. Aircraft Accident Reports: Eastern Air Lines L-1011, N310EA. Aircraft accident report, Washington D.C.: National Transportation Safety Board. Orlando Evening Star. 1972. "Stewardess sings carols to survivors." Orlando Evening Star, December 30: 1. Star Services. 1972. "Many survive Everglades jet crash." Orlando Evening Star, December 30: 1. Times-News. Just before midnight on December 29, 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, traveling from New York to Miami, crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing nearly two thirds of the passengers on board. Crashing into the swamp softened the landing and likely saved dozens, but the remote location made rescue efforts complicated and required a cooperative effort between first responders and local civilians. The crash came at a difficult time for the airline industry, following closely on a number of several high-profile hijackings and examples of equipment malfunctions that negatively affected ticket sales. This only got worse when the investigation into Flight 401 was concluded and the cause of the crash was determined to be operator error when the flight crew became distracted and unaware that the autopilot had switched itself off. In the months and years that followed, several Eastern Air employees and survivors of Flight 401 began reporting sightings of the ghosts of crew members and passengers who died in the crash. Although Eastern Air went out of their way to deny any sightings, the stories spread and became a part of Florida folklore as the subject of books, television films, and even a public spectacle as part of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s Occult Museum in Connecticut. Thank you to the glorious David White, of Bring Me the Axe podcast, for research assistance :) References: Aguila, Grethel. 2022. "'We're down.' Flight 401 crashed in Miami 50 years ago." Miami Herald, December 21: A3. Associated Press. 1980. "Eastern still fighting ghost." Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 28: 52. Baxter, Mike. 1972. "Rescue armada mobilized within half hour." Miami Herald, December 31: 15. Fuller, John. 1976. The Ghost of Flight 401. New York, NY: Berkley Publishing Corporation. Jenkins, Greg. 2005. Florida's Ghostly Legends And Haunted Folklore: South And Central Florida (volume one). Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press. Kay, Jennifer. 2007. "Everglades jet crash haunts hero." Rocky Mountain News, December 26. National Transportation Safety Board. 1973. Aircraft Accident Reports: Eastern Air Lines L-1011, N310EA. Aircraft accident report, Washington D.C.: National Transportation Safety Board. Orlando Evening Star. 1972. "Stewardess sings carols to survivors." Orlando Evening Star, December 30: 1. Star Services. 1972. "Many survive Everglades jet crash." Orlando Evening Star, December 30: 1. Times-News. true crime, exhibit c true full 500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GDKP3fKFZKxPDA5W6BuUcHcbte4-dN5laLwvfjRL2FU The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill In the fall of 1961, Betty and Barney Hill took a trip to Niagara Falls. On the drive back from Canada to their home in Portsmouth, NH, the Hills claimed their trip was interrupted when, after stopping to investigate a strange flying object hovering above the car, the couple was abducted by what Barney later described as “beings [that] were somehow not human.”

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References:

Friedman, Stanton, and Kathleen Marden. 2007. Captured! The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience. Red Wheel : Newburyport, MA.

Palmer, Barry. 1965. "Portsmouth couple wes 600 persons here." Nashua Telegraph, December 1: 3.

Public Broadcasting Sysetm. 1997. Nova: Kidnapped by UFOs? Boston, MA, April 1.

Robinson, J. Dennis. 1999. "The Grounding of Betty Hill." The Portsmouth Herald, February 5.

—. 2008. The UFO romance of Betty and Barney Hill. Accessed August 17, 2023. http://www.seacoastnh.com/the-ufo-romance-of-betty-and-barney-hill/?showall=1.

The Portsmouth Herald. 1969. "Barney Hill dies in city at age 46." The Portsmouth Herald, February 26: 3.


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]]> Mon, 2 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-abduction-of-betty-and-barney-hill-Wizp58Vh In the fall of 1961, Betty and Barney Hill took a trip to Niagara Falls. On the drive back from Canada to their home in Portsmouth, NH, the Hills claimed their trip was interrupted when, after stopping to investigate a strange flying object hovering above the car, the couple was abducted by what Barney later described as “beings [that] were somehow not human.”

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References:

Friedman, Stanton, and Kathleen Marden. 2007. Captured! The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience. Red Wheel : Newburyport, MA.

Palmer, Barry. 1965. "Portsmouth couple wes 600 persons here." Nashua Telegraph, December 1: 3.

Public Broadcasting Sysetm. 1997. Nova: Kidnapped by UFOs? Boston, MA, April 1.

Robinson, J. Dennis. 1999. "The Grounding of Betty Hill." The Portsmouth Herald, February 5.

—. 2008. The UFO romance of Betty and Barney Hill. Accessed August 17, 2023. http://www.seacoastnh.com/the-ufo-romance-of-betty-and-barney-hill/?showall=1.

The Portsmouth Herald. 1969. "Barney Hill dies in city at age 46." The Portsmouth Herald, February 26: 3.


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]]> The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:44 In the fall of 1961, Betty and Barney Hill took a trip to Niagara Falls. On the drive back from Canada to their home in Portsmouth, NH, the Hills claimed their trip was interrupted when, after stopping to investigate a strange flying object hovering above the car, the couple was abducted by what Barney later described as “beings [that] were somehow not human.” Thank you to the wondrous Dave White for Research Assistance! References: Friedman, Stanton, and Kathleen Marden. 2007. Captured! The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience. Red Wheel : Newburyport, MA. Palmer, Barry. 1965. "Portsmouth couple wes 600 persons here." Nashua Telegraph, December 1: 3. Public Broadcasting Sysetm. 1997. Nova: Kidnapped by UFOs? Boston, MA, April 1. Robinson, J. Dennis. 1999. "The Grounding of Betty Hill." The Portsmouth Herald, February 5. —. 2008. The UFO romance of Betty and Barney Hill. Accessed August 17, 2023. http://www.seacoastnh.com/the-ufo-romance-of-betty-and-barney-hill/?showall=1. The Portsmouth Herald. 1969. "Barney Hill dies in city at age 46." The Portsmouth Herald, February 26: 3. In the fall of 1961, Betty and Barney Hill took a trip to Niagara Falls. On the drive back from Canada to their home in Portsmouth, NH, the Hills claimed their trip was interrupted when, after stopping to investigate a strange flying object hovering above the car, the couple was abducted by what Barney later described as “beings [that] were somehow not human.” Thank you to the wondrous Dave White for Research Assistance! References: Friedman, Stanton, and Kathleen Marden. 2007. Captured! The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience. Red Wheel : Newburyport, MA. Palmer, Barry. 1965. "Portsmouth couple wes 600 persons here." Nashua Telegraph, December 1: 3. Public Broadcasting Sysetm. 1997. Nova: Kidnapped by UFOs? Boston, MA, April 1. Robinson, J. Dennis. 1999. "The Grounding of Betty Hill." The Portsmouth Herald, February 5. —. 2008. The UFO romance of Betty and Barney Hill. Accessed August 17, 2023. http://www.seacoastnh.com/the-ufo-romance-of-betty-and-barney-hill/?showall=1. The Portsmouth Herald. 1969. "Barney Hill dies in city at age 46." The Portsmouth Herald, February 26: 3. true crime, exhibit c true full 499 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/NJLh4JTDMwymxpclXp-KF_8flnz08qfiNAf2vyBXGAE Listener Tales 78 It’s wackadoodle time on this week’s listener tales. In this installment we have the only and only butt mountain, possible imposter police officers, attempted kidnappings, psychic friends, demon filled dorm rooms, and haunted airbnbs. If you have a tale you would like to send in please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-78-61oJL0_h It’s wackadoodle time on this week’s listener tales. In this installment we have the only and only butt mountain, possible imposter police officers, attempted kidnappings, psychic friends, demon filled dorm rooms, and haunted airbnbs. If you have a tale you would like to send in please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 78 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:26 It’s wackadoodle time on this week’s listener tales. In this installment we have the only and only butt mountain, possible imposter police officers, attempted kidnappings, psychic friends, demon filled dorm rooms, and haunted airbnbs. If you have a tale you would like to send in please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) It’s wackadoodle time on this week’s listener tales. In this installment we have the only and only butt mountain, possible imposter police officers, attempted kidnappings, psychic friends, demon filled dorm rooms, and haunted airbnbs. If you have a tale you would like to send in please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 498 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Rr0PUvhVDGMQHELMKu_o07bbgNVPuYpzePCBdSGnNTA The Haunting of Doris Bither In the summer of 1974, paranormal investigators and UCLA students Barry Taff and Kerry Gaynor were approached in a bookstore by a woman who’d overheard their conversation about the supernatural and said she had a friend who needed help from someone with their expertise. The friend in question was Doris Bither, a middle-aged single mother of four who claimed she and her family were under attack from unseen entities in their Culver City, California home.

According to Doris, the attacks began several months earlier and included, among other things, objects moving on their own, the presence of inexplicable foul odors in the house, unusual noises with no point of origin, and most distressingly, multiple physical and sexual assaults that were increasing in frequency and intensity.


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References

Biddle, Kenny. 2021. "A Closer Look at the Entity Photographs." Skeptical Inquirer 45 (6).

O'Keeffe, Ciaran, James Houran, Damian Houran, Neil Dagnall, Kenneth Drinkwater, Lorraine Sheridan, and Brian Laythe. 2019. "The Dr. John Hall story: a case study in putative “Haunted People Syndrome"." Mental Health, Religion & Culture 22 (9): 910-929.

Ortega, Xavier. 2011. The Real Entity Case, Part II. August 6. Accessed August 23, 2023. https://www.ghosttheory.com/2011/08/06/the-real-entity-case.

Radford, Benjamin. 2021. "The ‘True’ Story behind The Entity: Untangling Hollywood Horror." Skeptical Inquirer 45 (6). https://skepticalinquirer.org/2021/10/the-true-story-behind-the-entity-untangling-hollywood-horror/.

2005. The Entity Files. Directed by Perry Martin. Produced by Anchor Bay Entertainment. Performed by Barry Taff.

—. 2011. The Real Entity Case. August. Accessed August 24, 2023. http://barrytaff.net/2011/08/the-real-entity-case-2/.


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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-haunting-of-doris-bither-XyCMgD2F In the summer of 1974, paranormal investigators and UCLA students Barry Taff and Kerry Gaynor were approached in a bookstore by a woman who’d overheard their conversation about the supernatural and said she had a friend who needed help from someone with their expertise. The friend in question was Doris Bither, a middle-aged single mother of four who claimed she and her family were under attack from unseen entities in their Culver City, California home.

According to Doris, the attacks began several months earlier and included, among other things, objects moving on their own, the presence of inexplicable foul odors in the house, unusual noises with no point of origin, and most distressingly, multiple physical and sexual assaults that were increasing in frequency and intensity.


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References

Biddle, Kenny. 2021. "A Closer Look at the Entity Photographs." Skeptical Inquirer 45 (6).

O'Keeffe, Ciaran, James Houran, Damian Houran, Neil Dagnall, Kenneth Drinkwater, Lorraine Sheridan, and Brian Laythe. 2019. "The Dr. John Hall story: a case study in putative “Haunted People Syndrome"." Mental Health, Religion & Culture 22 (9): 910-929.

Ortega, Xavier. 2011. The Real Entity Case, Part II. August 6. Accessed August 23, 2023. https://www.ghosttheory.com/2011/08/06/the-real-entity-case.

Radford, Benjamin. 2021. "The ‘True’ Story behind The Entity: Untangling Hollywood Horror." Skeptical Inquirer 45 (6). https://skepticalinquirer.org/2021/10/the-true-story-behind-the-entity-untangling-hollywood-horror/.

2005. The Entity Files. Directed by Perry Martin. Produced by Anchor Bay Entertainment. Performed by Barry Taff.

—. 2011. The Real Entity Case. August. Accessed August 24, 2023. http://barrytaff.net/2011/08/the-real-entity-case-2/.


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]]> The Haunting of Doris Bither Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:36 In the summer of 1974, paranormal investigators and UCLA students Barry Taff and Kerry Gaynor were approached in a bookstore by a woman who’d overheard their conversation about the supernatural and said she had a friend who needed help from someone with their expertise. The friend in question was Doris Bither, a middle-aged single mother of four who claimed she and her family were under attack from unseen entities in their Culver City, California home.  According to Doris, the attacks began several months earlier and included, among other things, objects moving on their own, the presence of inexplicable foul odors in the house, unusual noises with no point of origin, and most distressingly, multiple physical and sexual assaults that were increasing in frequency and intensity.  Thank you to the lovely David White for research assistance :) References Biddle, Kenny. 2021. "A Closer Look at the Entity Photographs." Skeptical Inquirer 45 (6). O'Keeffe, Ciaran, James Houran, Damian Houran, Neil Dagnall, Kenneth Drinkwater, Lorraine Sheridan, and Brian Laythe. 2019. "The Dr. John Hall story: a case study in putative “Haunted People Syndrome"." Mental Health, Religion & Culture 22 (9): 910-929. Ortega, Xavier. 2011. The Real Entity Case, Part II. August 6. Accessed August 23, 2023. https://www.ghosttheory.com/2011/08/06/the-real-entity-case. Radford, Benjamin. 2021. "The ‘True’ Story behind The Entity: Untangling Hollywood Horror." Skeptical Inquirer 45 (6). https://skepticalinquirer.org/2021/10/the-true-story-behind-the-entity-untangling-hollywood-horror/. 2005. The Entity Files. Directed by Perry Martin. Produced by Anchor Bay Entertainment. Performed by Barry Taff. —. 2011. The Real Entity Case. August. Accessed August 24, 2023. http://barrytaff.net/2011/08/the-real-entity-case-2/. In the summer of 1974, paranormal investigators and UCLA students Barry Taff and Kerry Gaynor were approached in a bookstore by a woman who’d overheard their conversation about the supernatural and said she had a friend who needed help from someone with their expertise. The friend in question was Doris Bither, a middle-aged single mother of four who claimed she and her family were under attack from unseen entities in their Culver City, California home.  According to Doris, the attacks began several months earlier and included, among other things, objects moving on their own, the presence of inexplicable foul odors in the house, unusual noises with no point of origin, and most distressingly, multiple physical and sexual assaults that were increasing in frequency and intensity.  Thank you to the lovely David White for research assistance :) References Biddle, Kenny. 2021. "A Closer Look at the Entity Photographs." Skeptical Inquirer 45 (6). O'Keeffe, Ciaran, James Houran, Damian Houran, Neil Dagnall, Kenneth Drinkwater, Lorraine Sheridan, and Brian Laythe. 2019. "The Dr. John Hall story: a case study in putative “Haunted People Syndrome"." Mental Health, Religion & Culture 22 (9): 910-929. Ortega, Xavier. 2011. The Real Entity Case, Part II. August 6. Accessed August 23, 2023. https://www.ghosttheory.com/2011/08/06/the-real-entity-case. Radford, Benjamin. 2021. "The ‘True’ Story behind The Entity: Untangling Hollywood Horror." Skeptical Inquirer 45 (6). https://skepticalinquirer.org/2021/10/the-true-story-behind-the-entity-untangling-hollywood-horror/. 2005. The Entity Files. Directed by Perry Martin. Produced by Anchor Bay Entertainment. Performed by Barry Taff. —. 2011. The Real Entity Case. August. Accessed August 24, 2023. http://barrytaff.net/2011/08/the-real-entity-case-2/. true crime, exhibit c true full 497 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UDG2CQ3Xjc6rKnIwutZuXD97gPWIuYkktJpw_fo1P2I Half-Hanged Mary In the depths of American history there are few examples of mass hysteria that loom larger than the Salem witch trials of 1692. As horrific as it was, it was far from the only example of witch-hunting in Massachusetts’ history. In fact, ten years before hysteria over black magic gripped the village of Salem, similar accusations of witchcraft were aimed at Mary Webster of Hadley, a small village in Western Massachusetts.


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References

Clancy, Hal. 1977. "In good old days, wicthes would hang for a May snow." The Boston Globe, May 14: 1.

Judd, Sylvester. 1905. History of Hadley. Springfield, MA: H.R. Hunting.

Manning, Alice. 1976. "Witches in the Connecticut Valley: a historical perspective." Daily Hampshire Gazette, December 15: 35.

Marshall, Bridget. 2003. "Mary (Reeve) Webster, the "Witch" of Hadley." University of Massachusetts Lowell. Accessed August 28, 2023. https://faculty.uml.edu//bmarshall/Mary%20Webster.htm.

Mather, Cotton. 1967. Magnalia Christi Americana. New York, NY: Russell and Russell.

Perera, Lisa. 1992. "Before Salem, Valley had witch trials of its own." Daily Hampshire Gazette, May 16: 22.

Smith, Anna. 2019. The Witch of Hadley: Mary Webster, the Weird, and the Wired. October 15. Accessed August 28, 2023. https://www.massreview.org/node/7575.

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/half-hanged-mary-y05cjNZ_ In the depths of American history there are few examples of mass hysteria that loom larger than the Salem witch trials of 1692. As horrific as it was, it was far from the only example of witch-hunting in Massachusetts’ history. In fact, ten years before hysteria over black magic gripped the village of Salem, similar accusations of witchcraft were aimed at Mary Webster of Hadley, a small village in Western Massachusetts.


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References

Clancy, Hal. 1977. "In good old days, wicthes would hang for a May snow." The Boston Globe, May 14: 1.

Judd, Sylvester. 1905. History of Hadley. Springfield, MA: H.R. Hunting.

Manning, Alice. 1976. "Witches in the Connecticut Valley: a historical perspective." Daily Hampshire Gazette, December 15: 35.

Marshall, Bridget. 2003. "Mary (Reeve) Webster, the "Witch" of Hadley." University of Massachusetts Lowell. Accessed August 28, 2023. https://faculty.uml.edu//bmarshall/Mary%20Webster.htm.

Mather, Cotton. 1967. Magnalia Christi Americana. New York, NY: Russell and Russell.

Perera, Lisa. 1992. "Before Salem, Valley had witch trials of its own." Daily Hampshire Gazette, May 16: 22.

Smith, Anna. 2019. The Witch of Hadley: Mary Webster, the Weird, and the Wired. October 15. Accessed August 28, 2023. https://www.massreview.org/node/7575.

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]]> Half-Hanged Mary Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:17 In the depths of American history there are few examples of mass hysteria that loom larger than the Salem witch trials of 1692. As horrific as it was, it was far from the only example of witch-hunting in Massachusetts’ history. In fact, ten years before hysteria over black magic gripped the village of Salem, similar accusations of witchcraft were aimed at Mary Webster of Hadley, a small village in Western Massachusetts.   Thank you to the incredible Dave White for Research assistance. References Clancy, Hal. 1977. "In good old days, wicthes would hang for a May snow." The Boston Globe, May 14: 1. Judd, Sylvester. 1905. History of Hadley. Springfield, MA: H.R. Hunting. Manning, Alice. 1976. "Witches in the Connecticut Valley: a historical perspective." Daily Hampshire Gazette, December 15: 35. Marshall, Bridget. 2003. "Mary (Reeve) Webster, the "Witch" of Hadley." University of Massachusetts Lowell. Accessed August 28, 2023. https://faculty.uml.edu//bmarshall/Mary%20Webster.htm. Mather, Cotton. 1967. Magnalia Christi Americana. New York, NY: Russell and Russell. Perera, Lisa. 1992. "Before Salem, Valley had witch trials of its own." Daily Hampshire Gazette, May 16: 22. Smith, Anna. 2019. The Witch of Hadley: Mary Webster, the Weird, and the Wired. October 15. Accessed August 28, 2023. https://www.massreview.org/node/7575. In the depths of American history there are few examples of mass hysteria that loom larger than the Salem witch trials of 1692. As horrific as it was, it was far from the only example of witch-hunting in Massachusetts’ history. In fact, ten years before hysteria over black magic gripped the village of Salem, similar accusations of witchcraft were aimed at Mary Webster of Hadley, a small village in Western Massachusetts.   Thank you to the incredible Dave White for Research assistance. References Clancy, Hal. 1977. "In good old days, wicthes would hang for a May snow." The Boston Globe, May 14: 1. Judd, Sylvester. 1905. History of Hadley. Springfield, MA: H.R. Hunting. Manning, Alice. 1976. "Witches in the Connecticut Valley: a historical perspective." Daily Hampshire Gazette, December 15: 35. Marshall, Bridget. 2003. "Mary (Reeve) Webster, the "Witch" of Hadley." University of Massachusetts Lowell. Accessed August 28, 2023. https://faculty.uml.edu//bmarshall/Mary%20Webster.htm. Mather, Cotton. 1967. Magnalia Christi Americana. New York, NY: Russell and Russell. Perera, Lisa. 1992. "Before Salem, Valley had witch trials of its own." Daily Hampshire Gazette, May 16: 22. Smith, Anna. 2019. The Witch of Hadley: Mary Webster, the Weird, and the Wired. October 15. Accessed August 28, 2023. https://www.massreview.org/node/7575. true crime, exhibit c true full 496 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/aEYZPLcyYFC2nLsOOuj6MKK6CDNpLTue_SO2BQa1xik The Horrific Murder of Jack Tupper- Part 2 On August 6, 1978, the body of thirty-five-year-old bar owner Jack Tupper was found in a vacant lot in the Bronx, just across the street from the local firehouse. His face had been severely slashed, his head and body badly beaten, he had been shot seven times, and finally, he had been set on fire. Witnesses reported seeing a small group of men in the lot attempting to set fire to a box earlier that day, including three witnesses who identified former racehorse trainer Howard “Buddy” Jacobson as one of the men, and one who was able to provide detectives with the license plate number of the car they were driving.

Buddy Jacobson was quickly arrested for Tupper’s murder and the story quickly became New York’s latest scandal: Former horse trainer murders man in love triangle. Jacobson had indeed killed Tupper because the younger man was having an affair with Jacobson’s girlfriend but, while the motive may have been a classic, the story was far more sensational and salacious than anyone could have expected, and it turned out the arrest was just the beginning.


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Resources:

Allen, Joy. 1978. "Family is embittered in 'triangle' slaying." Newsday, August 9: 17.

Arnett, Peter, and Jane See White. 1978. "Life and death on fast track for a model." Newsday, August 21: 4.

Associated Press. 1979. "Jacobson defense alleges cocaine plot by victim." Newsday, October 11: 19.

—. 1979. "'Triangle' case hearing could clear defendant." The Journal News, October 24: 4.

Christine, Bill. 1988. "The odyssey of Buddy Jacobson: Horses, models and a murder sentence." Los Angeles Times, January 10.

Cummings, John, and Peggy Brown. 1980. "Buddy Jacobson escapes prison." Newsday, June 01: 3.

Cummings, Jophn, and Joy Allen. 1978. "'Triangle' murder probers hear horseman's ex-wife." Newsday, August 16: 17.

Fried, Joseph P. 1980. "Jacobson's 'friends and relatives' said to have helped in recapture." New York Times, July 11: A1.

New York, NY: Macmillan.

—. 1978. "Love and Death on the Upper East Side." New York Magazine, September 11.

McFadden, Robert D. 1979. "'Gag' order covers murder trial." New York Times, October 23: B8.

McFadden, Robert. 1980. "Jacobson, in calls from jail, speaks of his 'betrayal'." New York Times, 07 July: A1.

New York Times. 1978. "Jacobson warned of bail revocation." New York Times, November 10: B7.

Newton, Edmund, and Sheryl Kornman. 1980. "Cops hunt Buddy Jacobson around the world." Newsday, June 2: 4.

The Reporter Dispatch. August. "Hunt widens in triangle slaying." The Reporter Dispatch, 10 1978: D14.

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]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrific-murder-of-jack-tupper-part-2-F865FzM7 On August 6, 1978, the body of thirty-five-year-old bar owner Jack Tupper was found in a vacant lot in the Bronx, just across the street from the local firehouse. His face had been severely slashed, his head and body badly beaten, he had been shot seven times, and finally, he had been set on fire. Witnesses reported seeing a small group of men in the lot attempting to set fire to a box earlier that day, including three witnesses who identified former racehorse trainer Howard “Buddy” Jacobson as one of the men, and one who was able to provide detectives with the license plate number of the car they were driving.

Buddy Jacobson was quickly arrested for Tupper’s murder and the story quickly became New York’s latest scandal: Former horse trainer murders man in love triangle. Jacobson had indeed killed Tupper because the younger man was having an affair with Jacobson’s girlfriend but, while the motive may have been a classic, the story was far more sensational and salacious than anyone could have expected, and it turned out the arrest was just the beginning.


Thank you to David White for research assistance :)


Resources:

Allen, Joy. 1978. "Family is embittered in 'triangle' slaying." Newsday, August 9: 17.

Arnett, Peter, and Jane See White. 1978. "Life and death on fast track for a model." Newsday, August 21: 4.

Associated Press. 1979. "Jacobson defense alleges cocaine plot by victim." Newsday, October 11: 19.

—. 1979. "'Triangle' case hearing could clear defendant." The Journal News, October 24: 4.

Christine, Bill. 1988. "The odyssey of Buddy Jacobson: Horses, models and a murder sentence." Los Angeles Times, January 10.

Cummings, John, and Peggy Brown. 1980. "Buddy Jacobson escapes prison." Newsday, June 01: 3.

Cummings, Jophn, and Joy Allen. 1978. "'Triangle' murder probers hear horseman's ex-wife." Newsday, August 16: 17.

Fried, Joseph P. 1980. "Jacobson's 'friends and relatives' said to have helped in recapture." New York Times, July 11: A1.

New York, NY: Macmillan.

—. 1978. "Love and Death on the Upper East Side." New York Magazine, September 11.

McFadden, Robert D. 1979. "'Gag' order covers murder trial." New York Times, October 23: B8.

McFadden, Robert. 1980. "Jacobson, in calls from jail, speaks of his 'betrayal'." New York Times, 07 July: A1.

New York Times. 1978. "Jacobson warned of bail revocation." New York Times, November 10: B7.

Newton, Edmund, and Sheryl Kornman. 1980. "Cops hunt Buddy Jacobson around the world." Newsday, June 2: 4.

The Reporter Dispatch. August. "Hunt widens in triangle slaying." The Reporter Dispatch, 10 1978: D14.

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]]> The Horrific Murder of Jack Tupper- Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:48:06 On August 6, 1978, the body of thirty-five-year-old bar owner Jack Tupper was found in a vacant lot in the Bronx, just across the street from the local firehouse. His face had been severely slashed, his head and body badly beaten, he had been shot seven times, and finally, he had been set on fire. Witnesses reported seeing a small group of men in the lot attempting to set fire to a box earlier that day, including three witnesses who identified former racehorse trainer Howard “Buddy” Jacobson as one of the men, and one who was able to provide detectives with the license plate number of the car they were driving. Buddy Jacobson was quickly arrested for Tupper’s murder and the story quickly became New York’s latest scandal: Former horse trainer murders man in love triangle. Jacobson had indeed killed Tupper because the younger man was having an affair with Jacobson’s girlfriend but, while the motive may have been a classic, the story was far more sensational and salacious than anyone could have expected, and it turned out the arrest was just the beginning. Thank you to David White for research assistance :) Resources: Allen, Joy. 1978. "Family is embittered in 'triangle' slaying." Newsday, August 9: 17. Arnett, Peter, and Jane See White. 1978. "Life and death on fast track for a model." Newsday, August 21: 4. Associated Press. 1979. "Jacobson defense alleges cocaine plot by victim." Newsday, October 11: 19. —. 1979. "'Triangle' case hearing could clear defendant." The Journal News, October 24: 4. Christine, Bill. 1988. "The odyssey of Buddy Jacobson: Horses, models and a murder sentence." Los Angeles Times, January 10. Cummings, John, and Peggy Brown. 1980. "Buddy Jacobson escapes prison." Newsday, June 01: 3. Cummings, Jophn, and Joy Allen. 1978. "'Triangle' murder probers hear horseman's ex-wife." Newsday, August 16: 17. Fried, Joseph P. 1980. "Jacobson's 'friends and relatives' said to have helped in recapture." New York Times, July 11: A1.     New York, NY: Macmillan. —. 1978. "Love and Death on the Upper East Side." New York Magazine, September 11. McFadden, Robert D. 1979. "'Gag' order covers murder trial." New York Times, October 23: B8. McFadden, Robert. 1980. "Jacobson, in calls from jail, speaks of his 'betrayal'." New York Times, 07 July: A1. New York Times. 1978. "Jacobson warned of bail revocation." New York Times, November 10: B7. Newton, Edmund, and Sheryl Kornman. 1980. "Cops hunt Buddy Jacobson around the world." Newsday, June 2: 4. The Reporter Dispatch. August. "Hunt widens in triangle slaying." The Reporter Dispatch, 10 1978: D14. On August 6, 1978, the body of thirty-five-year-old bar owner Jack Tupper was found in a vacant lot in the Bronx, just across the street from the local firehouse. His face had been severely slashed, his head and body badly beaten, he had been shot seven times, and finally, he had been set on fire. Witnesses reported seeing a small group of men in the lot attempting to set fire to a box earlier that day, including three witnesses who identified former racehorse trainer Howard “Buddy” Jacobson as one of the men, and one who was able to provide detectives with the license plate number of the car they were driving. Buddy Jacobson was quickly arrested for Tupper’s murder and the story quickly became New York’s latest scandal: Former horse trainer murders man in love triangle. Jacobson had indeed killed Tupper because the younger man was having an affair with Jacobson’s girlfriend but, while the motive may have been a classic, the story was far more sensational and salacious than anyone could have expected, and it turned out the arrest was just the beginning. Thank you to David White for research assistance :) Resources: Allen, Joy. 1978. "Family is embittered in 'triangle' slaying." Newsday, August 9: 17. Arnett, Peter, and Jane See White. 1978. "Life and death on fast track for a model." Newsday, August 21: 4. Associated Press. 1979. "Jacobson defense alleges cocaine plot by victim." Newsday, October 11: 19. —. 1979. "'Triangle' case hearing could clear defendant." The Journal News, October 24: 4. Christine, Bill. 1988. "The odyssey of Buddy Jacobson: Horses, models and a murder sentence." Los Angeles Times, January 10. Cummings, John, and Peggy Brown. 1980. "Buddy Jacobson escapes prison." Newsday, June 01: 3. Cummings, Jophn, and Joy Allen. 1978. "'Triangle' murder probers hear horseman's ex-wife." Newsday, August 16: 17. Fried, Joseph P. 1980. "Jacobson's 'friends and relatives' said to have helped in recapture." New York Times, July 11: A1.     New York, NY: Macmillan. —. 1978. "Love and Death on the Upper East Side." New York Magazine, September 11. McFadden, Robert D. 1979. "'Gag' order covers murder trial." New York Times, October 23: B8. McFadden, Robert. 1980. "Jacobson, in calls from jail, speaks of his 'betrayal'." New York Times, 07 July: A1. New York Times. 1978. "Jacobson warned of bail revocation." New York Times, November 10: B7. Newton, Edmund, and Sheryl Kornman. 1980. "Cops hunt Buddy Jacobson around the world." Newsday, June 2: 4. The Reporter Dispatch. August. "Hunt widens in triangle slaying." The Reporter Dispatch, 10 1978: D14. true crime, exhibit c true full 495 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PvTZx4-9GQykB5zsX92KYWmHMGP185ThL-ve_FTM0Cc Jack Tupper Part 1 On August 6, 1978, the body of thirty-five-year-old bar owner Jack Tupper was found in a vacant lot in the Bronx, just across the street from the local firehouse. His face had been severely slashed, his head and body badly beaten, he had been shot seven times, and finally, he had been set on fire. Witnesses reported seeing a small group of men in the lot attempting to set fire to a box earlier that day, including three witnesses who identified former racehorse trainer Howard “Buddy” Jacobson as one of the men, and one who was able to provide detectives with the license plate number of the car they were driving.

Buddy Jacobson was quickly arrested for Tupper’s murder and the story quickly became New York’s latest scandal: Former horse trainer murders man in love triangle. Jacobson had indeed killed Tupper because the younger man was having an affair with Jacobson’s girlfriend but, while the motive may have been a classic, the story was far more sensational and salacious than anyone could have expected, and it turned out the arrest was just the beginning.


Thank you to David White for research assistance :)


Resources:

Allen, Joy. 1978. "Family is embittered in 'triangle' slaying." Newsday, August 9: 17.

Arnett, Peter, and Jane See White. 1978. "Life and death on fast track for a model." Newsday, August 21: 4.

Associated Press. 1979. "Jacobson defense alleges cocaine plot by victim." Newsday, October 11: 19.

—. 1979. "'Triangle' case hearing could clear defendant." The Journal News, October 24: 4.

Christine, Bill. 1988. "The odyssey of Buddy Jacobson: Horses, models and a murder sentence." Los Angeles Times, January 10.

Cummings, John, and Peggy Brown. 1980. "Buddy Jacobson escapes prison." Newsday, June 01: 3.

Cummings, Jophn, and Joy Allen. 1978. "'Triangle' murder probers hear horseman's ex-wife." Newsday, August 16: 17.

Fried, Joseph P. 1980. "Jacobson's 'friends and relatives' said to have helped in recapture." New York Times, July 11: A1.

New York, NY: Macmillan.

—. 1978. "Love and Death on the Upper East Side." New York Magazine, September 11.

McFadden, Robert D. 1979. "'Gag' order covers murder trial." New York Times, October 23: B8.

McFadden, Robert. 1980. "Jacobson, in calls from jail, speaks of his 'betrayal'." New York Times, 07 July: A1.

New York Times. 1978. "Jacobson warned of bail revocation." New York Times, November 10: B7.

Newton, Edmund, and Sheryl Kornman. 1980. "Cops hunt Buddy Jacobson around the world." Newsday, June 2: 4.

The Reporter Dispatch. August. "Hunt widens in triangle slaying." The Reporter Dispatch, 10 1978: D14.


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]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jack-tupper-part-1-4aqL641j On August 6, 1978, the body of thirty-five-year-old bar owner Jack Tupper was found in a vacant lot in the Bronx, just across the street from the local firehouse. His face had been severely slashed, his head and body badly beaten, he had been shot seven times, and finally, he had been set on fire. Witnesses reported seeing a small group of men in the lot attempting to set fire to a box earlier that day, including three witnesses who identified former racehorse trainer Howard “Buddy” Jacobson as one of the men, and one who was able to provide detectives with the license plate number of the car they were driving.

Buddy Jacobson was quickly arrested for Tupper’s murder and the story quickly became New York’s latest scandal: Former horse trainer murders man in love triangle. Jacobson had indeed killed Tupper because the younger man was having an affair with Jacobson’s girlfriend but, while the motive may have been a classic, the story was far more sensational and salacious than anyone could have expected, and it turned out the arrest was just the beginning.


Thank you to David White for research assistance :)


Resources:

Allen, Joy. 1978. "Family is embittered in 'triangle' slaying." Newsday, August 9: 17.

Arnett, Peter, and Jane See White. 1978. "Life and death on fast track for a model." Newsday, August 21: 4.

Associated Press. 1979. "Jacobson defense alleges cocaine plot by victim." Newsday, October 11: 19.

—. 1979. "'Triangle' case hearing could clear defendant." The Journal News, October 24: 4.

Christine, Bill. 1988. "The odyssey of Buddy Jacobson: Horses, models and a murder sentence." Los Angeles Times, January 10.

Cummings, John, and Peggy Brown. 1980. "Buddy Jacobson escapes prison." Newsday, June 01: 3.

Cummings, Jophn, and Joy Allen. 1978. "'Triangle' murder probers hear horseman's ex-wife." Newsday, August 16: 17.

Fried, Joseph P. 1980. "Jacobson's 'friends and relatives' said to have helped in recapture." New York Times, July 11: A1.

New York, NY: Macmillan.

—. 1978. "Love and Death on the Upper East Side." New York Magazine, September 11.

McFadden, Robert D. 1979. "'Gag' order covers murder trial." New York Times, October 23: B8.

McFadden, Robert. 1980. "Jacobson, in calls from jail, speaks of his 'betrayal'." New York Times, 07 July: A1.

New York Times. 1978. "Jacobson warned of bail revocation." New York Times, November 10: B7.

Newton, Edmund, and Sheryl Kornman. 1980. "Cops hunt Buddy Jacobson around the world." Newsday, June 2: 4.

The Reporter Dispatch. August. "Hunt widens in triangle slaying." The Reporter Dispatch, 10 1978: D14.


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]]> Jack Tupper Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:14 On August 6, 1978, the body of thirty-five-year-old bar owner Jack Tupper was found in a vacant lot in the Bronx, just across the street from the local firehouse. His face had been severely slashed, his head and body badly beaten, he had been shot seven times, and finally, he had been set on fire. Witnesses reported seeing a small group of men in the lot attempting to set fire to a box earlier that day, including three witnesses who identified former racehorse trainer Howard “Buddy” Jacobson as one of the men, and one who was able to provide detectives with the license plate number of the car they were driving. Buddy Jacobson was quickly arrested for Tupper’s murder and the story quickly became New York’s latest scandal: Former horse trainer murders man in love triangle. Jacobson had indeed killed Tupper because the younger man was having an affair with Jacobson’s girlfriend but, while the motive may have been a classic, the story was far more sensational and salacious than anyone could have expected, and it turned out the arrest was just the beginning. Thank you to David White for research assistance :) Resources: Allen, Joy. 1978. "Family is embittered in 'triangle' slaying." Newsday, August 9: 17. Arnett, Peter, and Jane See White. 1978. "Life and death on fast track for a model." Newsday, August 21: 4. Associated Press. 1979. "Jacobson defense alleges cocaine plot by victim." Newsday, October 11: 19. —. 1979. "'Triangle' case hearing could clear defendant." The Journal News, October 24: 4. Christine, Bill. 1988. "The odyssey of Buddy Jacobson: Horses, models and a murder sentence." Los Angeles Times, January 10. Cummings, John, and Peggy Brown. 1980. "Buddy Jacobson escapes prison." Newsday, June 01: 3. Cummings, Jophn, and Joy Allen. 1978. "'Triangle' murder probers hear horseman's ex-wife." Newsday, August 16: 17. Fried, Joseph P. 1980. "Jacobson's 'friends and relatives' said to have helped in recapture." New York Times, July 11: A1.     New York, NY: Macmillan. —. 1978. "Love and Death on the Upper East Side." New York Magazine, September 11. McFadden, Robert D. 1979. "'Gag' order covers murder trial." New York Times, October 23: B8. McFadden, Robert. 1980. "Jacobson, in calls from jail, speaks of his 'betrayal'." New York Times, 07 July: A1. New York Times. 1978. "Jacobson warned of bail revocation." New York Times, November 10: B7. Newton, Edmund, and Sheryl Kornman. 1980. "Cops hunt Buddy Jacobson around the world." Newsday, June 2: 4. The Reporter Dispatch. August. "Hunt widens in triangle slaying." The Reporter Dispatch, 10 1978: D14. On August 6, 1978, the body of thirty-five-year-old bar owner Jack Tupper was found in a vacant lot in the Bronx, just across the street from the local firehouse. His face had been severely slashed, his head and body badly beaten, he had been shot seven times, and finally, he had been set on fire. Witnesses reported seeing a small group of men in the lot attempting to set fire to a box earlier that day, including three witnesses who identified former racehorse trainer Howard “Buddy” Jacobson as one of the men, and one who was able to provide detectives with the license plate number of the car they were driving. Buddy Jacobson was quickly arrested for Tupper’s murder and the story quickly became New York’s latest scandal: Former horse trainer murders man in love triangle. Jacobson had indeed killed Tupper because the younger man was having an affair with Jacobson’s girlfriend but, while the motive may have been a classic, the story was far more sensational and salacious than anyone could have expected, and it turned out the arrest was just the beginning. Thank you to David White for research assistance :) Resources: Allen, Joy. 1978. "Family is embittered in 'triangle' slaying." Newsday, August 9: 17. Arnett, Peter, and Jane See White. 1978. "Life and death on fast track for a model." Newsday, August 21: 4. Associated Press. 1979. "Jacobson defense alleges cocaine plot by victim." Newsday, October 11: 19. —. 1979. "'Triangle' case hearing could clear defendant." The Journal News, October 24: 4. Christine, Bill. 1988. "The odyssey of Buddy Jacobson: Horses, models and a murder sentence." Los Angeles Times, January 10. Cummings, John, and Peggy Brown. 1980. "Buddy Jacobson escapes prison." Newsday, June 01: 3. Cummings, Jophn, and Joy Allen. 1978. "'Triangle' murder probers hear horseman's ex-wife." Newsday, August 16: 17. Fried, Joseph P. 1980. "Jacobson's 'friends and relatives' said to have helped in recapture." New York Times, July 11: A1.     New York, NY: Macmillan. —. 1978. "Love and Death on the Upper East Side." New York Magazine, September 11. McFadden, Robert D. 1979. "'Gag' order covers murder trial." New York Times, October 23: B8. McFadden, Robert. 1980. "Jacobson, in calls from jail, speaks of his 'betrayal'." New York Times, 07 July: A1. New York Times. 1978. "Jacobson warned of bail revocation." New York Times, November 10: B7. Newton, Edmund, and Sheryl Kornman. 1980. "Cops hunt Buddy Jacobson around the world." Newsday, June 2: 4. The Reporter Dispatch. August. "Hunt widens in triangle slaying." The Reporter Dispatch, 10 1978: D14. true crime, exhibit c true full 494 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GIc-Qyg_-qKVzLcw9ArzqVnbi1q4DMNe9rgl8zxQV3M The Attempted Murder of Olga Rocco On the morning of December 31, 1946, nineteen-year-old Pearl Lusk boarded a crowded subway train in Brooklyn. A few days earlier, she’d met a man named Allen in a bar who offered her a very strange, yet simple job: she was to follow a young woman named Olga and take a photo to determine whether she was wearing any stolen jewelry.

That morning, as Pearl and Olga exited the crowded subway train, Pearl raised the camera in Olga’s direction and pulled the wire to take a photo, but what happened next would put into motion a series of events that rivals fiction.

Thank you to the wonderful Dave White for Research assistance!

References

Adams, Toni. 1947. "Troopers hunt and kill Alphonse Rocco." Kingston Daily Freeman, January 7: 1.

Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1947. "Camera-gun suspect flees in stolen car." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, January 6: 2.

Buffalo Evening News. 1947. "'Camera' shooting victim asks N.Y. City to pay her $200,000." Buffalo Evening News, February 14: 1.

—. 1953. "Court frees city of liability for not averting shooting." Buffalo Evening News, April 22: 25.

—. 1947. "Police press quest for spouse of camera-gun victim." Buffalo Evening News, January 2: 9.

—. 1946. "Times Square Station is scene of shooting." Buffalo Evening News, December 31: 10.

International News Service. 1947. "Estranged wife and family glad Ruocco is dead." Buffalo Evening News, Janaury 7: 1.

Kingston Daily Freeman. 1947. "Victim of camera shooting guarded." Kingston Daily Freeman, January 2: 18.

McKelway, St. Clair. 1953. The Perils of Pearl and Olga. August 8. Accessed August 10, 2023. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1953/08/08/the-perils-of-pearl-and-olga.

New York Times. 1947. "Camera-gun victim files for $200,000." New York Times, February 15: 17.

—. 1947. "'Camera-gun' victim loses a leg." New York Times, Janaury 3: 1.

—. 1947. "Girl, dupe in plot, shoots woman with 'camera' gun." New York Times, January 1: 1.

—. 1947. "Lusk girl freed; will leave city." New York Times, Janaury 11: 20.

—. 1947. "Rocco killed by the police in Catskills." New York Times, January 7: 1.

Smith, Delos. 1947. "Gullible girl hoaxed into plot on life of estranged wife." Daily Boston Globe, January 1: 13.

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]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-attempted-murder-of-olga-rocco-humrAxZ_ On the morning of December 31, 1946, nineteen-year-old Pearl Lusk boarded a crowded subway train in Brooklyn. A few days earlier, she’d met a man named Allen in a bar who offered her a very strange, yet simple job: she was to follow a young woman named Olga and take a photo to determine whether she was wearing any stolen jewelry.

That morning, as Pearl and Olga exited the crowded subway train, Pearl raised the camera in Olga’s direction and pulled the wire to take a photo, but what happened next would put into motion a series of events that rivals fiction.

Thank you to the wonderful Dave White for Research assistance!

References

Adams, Toni. 1947. "Troopers hunt and kill Alphonse Rocco." Kingston Daily Freeman, January 7: 1.

Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1947. "Camera-gun suspect flees in stolen car." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, January 6: 2.

Buffalo Evening News. 1947. "'Camera' shooting victim asks N.Y. City to pay her $200,000." Buffalo Evening News, February 14: 1.

—. 1953. "Court frees city of liability for not averting shooting." Buffalo Evening News, April 22: 25.

—. 1947. "Police press quest for spouse of camera-gun victim." Buffalo Evening News, January 2: 9.

—. 1946. "Times Square Station is scene of shooting." Buffalo Evening News, December 31: 10.

International News Service. 1947. "Estranged wife and family glad Ruocco is dead." Buffalo Evening News, Janaury 7: 1.

Kingston Daily Freeman. 1947. "Victim of camera shooting guarded." Kingston Daily Freeman, January 2: 18.

McKelway, St. Clair. 1953. The Perils of Pearl and Olga. August 8. Accessed August 10, 2023. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1953/08/08/the-perils-of-pearl-and-olga.

New York Times. 1947. "Camera-gun victim files for $200,000." New York Times, February 15: 17.

—. 1947. "'Camera-gun' victim loses a leg." New York Times, Janaury 3: 1.

—. 1947. "Girl, dupe in plot, shoots woman with 'camera' gun." New York Times, January 1: 1.

—. 1947. "Lusk girl freed; will leave city." New York Times, Janaury 11: 20.

—. 1947. "Rocco killed by the police in Catskills." New York Times, January 7: 1.

Smith, Delos. 1947. "Gullible girl hoaxed into plot on life of estranged wife." Daily Boston Globe, January 1: 13.

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]]> The Attempted Murder of Olga Rocco Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:46 On the morning of December 31, 1946, nineteen-year-old Pearl Lusk boarded a crowded subway train in Brooklyn. A few days earlier, she’d met a man named Allen in a bar who offered her a very strange, yet simple job: she was to follow a young woman named Olga and take a photo to determine whether she was wearing any stolen jewelry.  That morning, as Pearl and Olga exited the crowded subway train, Pearl raised the camera in Olga’s direction and pulled the wire to take a photo, but what happened next would put into motion a series of events that rivals fiction. Thank you to the wonderful Dave White for Research assistance! References Adams, Toni. 1947. "Troopers hunt and kill Alphonse Rocco." Kingston Daily Freeman, January 7: 1. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1947. "Camera-gun suspect flees in stolen car." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, January 6: 2. Buffalo Evening News. 1947. "'Camera' shooting victim asks N.Y. City to pay her $200,000." Buffalo Evening News, February 14: 1. —. 1953. "Court frees city of liability for not averting shooting." Buffalo Evening News, April 22: 25. —. 1947. "Police press quest for spouse of camera-gun victim." Buffalo Evening News, January 2: 9. —. 1946. "Times Square Station is scene of shooting." Buffalo Evening News, December 31: 10. International News Service. 1947. "Estranged wife and family glad Ruocco is dead." Buffalo Evening News, Janaury 7: 1. Kingston Daily Freeman. 1947. "Victim of camera shooting guarded." Kingston Daily Freeman, January 2: 18. McKelway, St. Clair. 1953. The Perils of Pearl and Olga. August 8. Accessed August 10, 2023. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1953/08/08/the-perils-of-pearl-and-olga. New York Times. 1947. "Camera-gun victim files for $200,000." New York Times, February 15: 17. —. 1947. "'Camera-gun' victim loses a leg." New York Times, Janaury 3: 1. —. 1947. "Girl, dupe in plot, shoots woman with 'camera' gun." New York Times, January 1: 1. —. 1947. "Lusk girl freed; will leave city." New York Times, Janaury 11: 20. —. 1947. "Rocco killed by the police in Catskills." New York Times, January 7: 1. Smith, Delos. 1947. "Gullible girl hoaxed into plot on life of estranged wife." Daily Boston Globe, January 1: 13. On the morning of December 31, 1946, nineteen-year-old Pearl Lusk boarded a crowded subway train in Brooklyn. A few days earlier, she’d met a man named Allen in a bar who offered her a very strange, yet simple job: she was to follow a young woman named Olga and take a photo to determine whether she was wearing any stolen jewelry.  That morning, as Pearl and Olga exited the crowded subway train, Pearl raised the camera in Olga’s direction and pulled the wire to take a photo, but what happened next would put into motion a series of events that rivals fiction. Thank you to the wonderful Dave White for Research assistance! References Adams, Toni. 1947. "Troopers hunt and kill Alphonse Rocco." Kingston Daily Freeman, January 7: 1. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1947. "Camera-gun suspect flees in stolen car." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, January 6: 2. Buffalo Evening News. 1947. "'Camera' shooting victim asks N.Y. City to pay her $200,000." Buffalo Evening News, February 14: 1. —. 1953. "Court frees city of liability for not averting shooting." Buffalo Evening News, April 22: 25. —. 1947. "Police press quest for spouse of camera-gun victim." Buffalo Evening News, January 2: 9. —. 1946. "Times Square Station is scene of shooting." Buffalo Evening News, December 31: 10. International News Service. 1947. "Estranged wife and family glad Ruocco is dead." Buffalo Evening News, Janaury 7: 1. Kingston Daily Freeman. 1947. "Victim of camera shooting guarded." Kingston Daily Freeman, January 2: 18. McKelway, St. Clair. 1953. The Perils of Pearl and Olga. August 8. Accessed August 10, 2023. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1953/08/08/the-perils-of-pearl-and-olga. New York Times. 1947. "Camera-gun victim files for $200,000." New York Times, February 15: 17. —. 1947. "'Camera-gun' victim loses a leg." New York Times, Janaury 3: 1. —. 1947. "Girl, dupe in plot, shoots woman with 'camera' gun." New York Times, January 1: 1. —. 1947. "Lusk girl freed; will leave city." New York Times, Janaury 11: 20. —. 1947. "Rocco killed by the police in Catskills." New York Times, January 7: 1. Smith, Delos. 1947. "Gullible girl hoaxed into plot on life of estranged wife." Daily Boston Globe, January 1: 13. true crime, exhibit c true full 493 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Z0Om_kw9WGstglpI17bwGHCm5lSWJZRZ0RAuyXhLb3E The Haunted S.K. Pierce Mansion In the spring of 2009, Edwin Gonzalez and his girlfriend, Lillian Otero, fled their house in Gardner, MA, less than one year after moving into what they believed was their dream home. Later, once they were safely away from the old Victorian, Gonzalez and Otero would explain to friends and family that they had been driven out by angry ghosts who had done everything—including possessing Lillian—in order to torment them, leaving them no other options than to abandon the house that had once held such promise.

Although they didn’t know it when they moved in, Gonzalez and Otero’s home, the S.K. Pierce Mansion, had long been considered by locals to be haunted. Indeed, in its more than one-hundred-year history, the Victorian home had seen more than its fair share of tragedies, including several deaths in the house as recent as the 1960s, as well as countless other unsavory myths and legends.


Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.

References

City of Gardner. n.d. History. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.gardner-ma.gov/316/History.

Discovery Channel. 2013. "Haunted Victorian." A Haunting. New York, NY: Discovery Channel, October 19.

Farragher, Thomas. 2022. "Want to be a ghost host? Come to Gardner." Boston Globe, August 20: B1.

Fiorentino, Alyssa. 2021. How the S.K. Pierce Mansion became one of the most haunted homes in Massachusetts. October 27. Accessed July 31, 2023. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a38046654/sk-pierce-haunted-victorian-mansion/.

Fitchburg Sentinel. 1963. "Gardner man, 47, dies in room fire." Fitchburg Sentinel, April 9: 11.

—. 1891. "Notes." Fitchburg Sentinel, December 8: 2.

Gelinas, Brian. 2012. "Group of ghost hunting enthusiasts converge on Gardner mansion." Athol News, October 6: 1.

Gershon, Livia. 2006. Ghost hunters. July 28. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/news/2006/07/28/ghost-hunters/11341583007/.

Ilinitch, Shawn. 2003. Psychic profiler detects spirits in South Gardner home. October 31. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/news/2003/11/01/psychic-profiler-detects-spirits-in/11284159007/.

Landry, Stephen. 2021. "Debunking rumors about the S.K. Pierce Mansion." Gardner News, September 22.

—. 2020. "New book details history of S.K. Pierce Mansion." Gardner News, September 25.

Pelletiere, Nicole. 2016. Homeowner to turn 'haunted' mansion into scary attraction. September 2. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/homeowner-turn-haunted-mansion-scary-attraction/story?id=41769810.

SK Haunted Victorian Mansion. 2023. The Mansion. Accessed August 2, 2023. https://www.skhauntedvictorianmansion.com/index.html.

Stanway, Eric. 2013. The Victorian. September: Independent.

—. 2013. "Gardner mansion shelters ghostly past." Worcester Telegram and Gazette, July 10.

Zillow. 2023. 4 West Broadway, Gardner, MA. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4-West-Broadway-Gardner-MA-01440/57587523_zpid/

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]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2023 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-haunted-s-k-pierce-mansion-_VknZN9l In the spring of 2009, Edwin Gonzalez and his girlfriend, Lillian Otero, fled their house in Gardner, MA, less than one year after moving into what they believed was their dream home. Later, once they were safely away from the old Victorian, Gonzalez and Otero would explain to friends and family that they had been driven out by angry ghosts who had done everything—including possessing Lillian—in order to torment them, leaving them no other options than to abandon the house that had once held such promise.

Although they didn’t know it when they moved in, Gonzalez and Otero’s home, the S.K. Pierce Mansion, had long been considered by locals to be haunted. Indeed, in its more than one-hundred-year history, the Victorian home had seen more than its fair share of tragedies, including several deaths in the house as recent as the 1960s, as well as countless other unsavory myths and legends.


Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.

References

City of Gardner. n.d. History. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.gardner-ma.gov/316/History.

Discovery Channel. 2013. "Haunted Victorian." A Haunting. New York, NY: Discovery Channel, October 19.

Farragher, Thomas. 2022. "Want to be a ghost host? Come to Gardner." Boston Globe, August 20: B1.

Fiorentino, Alyssa. 2021. How the S.K. Pierce Mansion became one of the most haunted homes in Massachusetts. October 27. Accessed July 31, 2023. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a38046654/sk-pierce-haunted-victorian-mansion/.

Fitchburg Sentinel. 1963. "Gardner man, 47, dies in room fire." Fitchburg Sentinel, April 9: 11.

—. 1891. "Notes." Fitchburg Sentinel, December 8: 2.

Gelinas, Brian. 2012. "Group of ghost hunting enthusiasts converge on Gardner mansion." Athol News, October 6: 1.

Gershon, Livia. 2006. Ghost hunters. July 28. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/news/2006/07/28/ghost-hunters/11341583007/.

Ilinitch, Shawn. 2003. Psychic profiler detects spirits in South Gardner home. October 31. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/news/2003/11/01/psychic-profiler-detects-spirits-in/11284159007/.

Landry, Stephen. 2021. "Debunking rumors about the S.K. Pierce Mansion." Gardner News, September 22.

—. 2020. "New book details history of S.K. Pierce Mansion." Gardner News, September 25.

Pelletiere, Nicole. 2016. Homeowner to turn 'haunted' mansion into scary attraction. September 2. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/homeowner-turn-haunted-mansion-scary-attraction/story?id=41769810.

SK Haunted Victorian Mansion. 2023. The Mansion. Accessed August 2, 2023. https://www.skhauntedvictorianmansion.com/index.html.

Stanway, Eric. 2013. The Victorian. September: Independent.

—. 2013. "Gardner mansion shelters ghostly past." Worcester Telegram and Gazette, July 10.

Zillow. 2023. 4 West Broadway, Gardner, MA. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4-West-Broadway-Gardner-MA-01440/57587523_zpid/

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]]> The Haunted S.K. Pierce Mansion Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:04 In the spring of 2009, Edwin Gonzalez and his girlfriend, Lillian Otero, fled their house in Gardner, MA, less than one year after moving into what they believed was their dream home. Later, once they were safely away from the old Victorian, Gonzalez and Otero would explain to friends and family that they had been driven out by angry ghosts who had done everything—including possessing Lillian—in order to torment them, leaving them no other options than to abandon the house that had once held such promise.  Although they didn’t know it when they moved in, Gonzalez and Otero’s home, the S.K. Pierce Mansion, had long been considered by locals to be haunted. Indeed, in its more than one-hundred-year history, the Victorian home had seen more than its fair share of tragedies, including several deaths in the house as recent as the 1960s, as well as countless other unsavory myths and legends. Thank you to Dave White for research assistance. References City of Gardner. n.d. History. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.gardner-ma.gov/316/History. Discovery Channel. 2013. "Haunted Victorian." A Haunting. New York, NY: Discovery Channel, October 19. Farragher, Thomas. 2022. "Want to be a ghost host? Come to Gardner." Boston Globe, August 20: B1. Fiorentino, Alyssa. 2021. How the S.K. Pierce Mansion became one of the most haunted homes in Massachusetts. October 27. Accessed July 31, 2023. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a38046654/sk-pierce-haunted-victorian-mansion/. Fitchburg Sentinel. 1963. "Gardner man, 47, dies in room fire." Fitchburg Sentinel, April 9: 11. —. 1891. "Notes." Fitchburg Sentinel, December 8: 2. Gelinas, Brian. 2012. "Group of ghost hunting enthusiasts converge on Gardner mansion." Athol News, October 6: 1. Gershon, Livia. 2006. Ghost hunters. July 28. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/news/2006/07/28/ghost-hunters/11341583007/. Ilinitch, Shawn. 2003. Psychic profiler detects spirits in South Gardner home. October 31. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/news/2003/11/01/psychic-profiler-detects-spirits-in/11284159007/. Landry, Stephen. 2021. "Debunking rumors about the S.K. Pierce Mansion." Gardner News, September 22. —. 2020. "New book details history of S.K. Pierce Mansion." Gardner News, September 25. Pelletiere, Nicole. 2016. Homeowner to turn 'haunted' mansion into scary attraction. September 2. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/homeowner-turn-haunted-mansion-scary-attraction/story?id=41769810. SK Haunted Victorian Mansion. 2023. The Mansion. Accessed August 2, 2023. https://www.skhauntedvictorianmansion.com/index.html. Stanway, Eric. 2013. The Victorian. September: Independent. —. 2013. "Gardner mansion shelters ghostly past." Worcester Telegram and Gazette, July 10. Zillow. 2023. 4 West Broadway, Gardner, MA. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4-West-Broadway-Gardner-MA-01440/57587523_zpid/ In the spring of 2009, Edwin Gonzalez and his girlfriend, Lillian Otero, fled their house in Gardner, MA, less than one year after moving into what they believed was their dream home. Later, once they were safely away from the old Victorian, Gonzalez and Otero would explain to friends and family that they had been driven out by angry ghosts who had done everything—including possessing Lillian—in order to torment them, leaving them no other options than to abandon the house that had once held such promise.  Although they didn’t know it when they moved in, Gonzalez and Otero’s home, the S.K. Pierce Mansion, had long been considered by locals to be haunted. Indeed, in its more than one-hundred-year history, the Victorian home had seen more than its fair share of tragedies, including several deaths in the house as recent as the 1960s, as well as countless other unsavory myths and legends. Thank you to Dave White for research assistance. References City of Gardner. n.d. History. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.gardner-ma.gov/316/History. Discovery Channel. 2013. "Haunted Victorian." A Haunting. New York, NY: Discovery Channel, October 19. Farragher, Thomas. 2022. "Want to be a ghost host? Come to Gardner." Boston Globe, August 20: B1. Fiorentino, Alyssa. 2021. How the S.K. Pierce Mansion became one of the most haunted homes in Massachusetts. October 27. Accessed July 31, 2023. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a38046654/sk-pierce-haunted-victorian-mansion/. Fitchburg Sentinel. 1963. "Gardner man, 47, dies in room fire." Fitchburg Sentinel, April 9: 11. —. 1891. "Notes." Fitchburg Sentinel, December 8: 2. Gelinas, Brian. 2012. "Group of ghost hunting enthusiasts converge on Gardner mansion." Athol News, October 6: 1. Gershon, Livia. 2006. Ghost hunters. July 28. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/news/2006/07/28/ghost-hunters/11341583007/. Ilinitch, Shawn. 2003. Psychic profiler detects spirits in South Gardner home. October 31. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/news/2003/11/01/psychic-profiler-detects-spirits-in/11284159007/. Landry, Stephen. 2021. "Debunking rumors about the S.K. Pierce Mansion." Gardner News, September 22. —. 2020. "New book details history of S.K. Pierce Mansion." Gardner News, September 25. Pelletiere, Nicole. 2016. Homeowner to turn 'haunted' mansion into scary attraction. September 2. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/homeowner-turn-haunted-mansion-scary-attraction/story?id=41769810. SK Haunted Victorian Mansion. 2023. The Mansion. Accessed August 2, 2023. https://www.skhauntedvictorianmansion.com/index.html. Stanway, Eric. 2013. The Victorian. September: Independent. —. 2013. "Gardner mansion shelters ghostly past." Worcester Telegram and Gazette, July 10. Zillow. 2023. 4 West Broadway, Gardner, MA. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4-West-Broadway-Gardner-MA-01440/57587523_zpid/ true crime, exhibit c true full 492 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AQhGuBPeH3rO87jeH78Pl86gE3EYZofVk8S7exG1v0A The Murder of Bridget Cleary On March 15, 1895, thirty-five-year-old Michael Cleary murdered his wife, twenty-six-year-old Bridget Cleary in their home in Ballyvadlea, County Tipperary. While terrible, the murder was just the last act in a series of bizarre atrocities committed against Bridget, whom her husband would later claim had been taken by malevolent fairy folk and replaced with a changeling.

More shocking, however, was that the barbaric act hadn’t been committed by one man alone, but by a group of rural men, including family.

Was Bridget Cleary really murdered out of fear of fairies? Or had Michael Cleary just convinced himself of as much in order to commit murder?

References

Bourke, Angela. 1999. The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story. London, UK: Pimlico.

Freeman's Journal. 1895. "Strange death near Clonmel." Freeman's Journal, March 25.

Irish Times. 1999. "Burning Bridget." Irish Times, August 7: B24.

n.a. 1917. The Tipperary Witch Case. Toronto, ON: McGill University.

New York Times. 1895. "A with burner sentenced." New York Times, July 6: 5.

—. 1895. "Not witches, but fairies." New York Times, April 22: 4.

Ruxton, Dean. 2016. "The story of the last 'witch' bruned alive in Ireland." Irish Times, November 24.

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]]> Mon, 4 Sep 2023 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-bridget-cleary-2U8exFMI On March 15, 1895, thirty-five-year-old Michael Cleary murdered his wife, twenty-six-year-old Bridget Cleary in their home in Ballyvadlea, County Tipperary. While terrible, the murder was just the last act in a series of bizarre atrocities committed against Bridget, whom her husband would later claim had been taken by malevolent fairy folk and replaced with a changeling.

More shocking, however, was that the barbaric act hadn’t been committed by one man alone, but by a group of rural men, including family.

Was Bridget Cleary really murdered out of fear of fairies? Or had Michael Cleary just convinced himself of as much in order to commit murder?

References

Bourke, Angela. 1999. The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story. London, UK: Pimlico.

Freeman's Journal. 1895. "Strange death near Clonmel." Freeman's Journal, March 25.

Irish Times. 1999. "Burning Bridget." Irish Times, August 7: B24.

n.a. 1917. The Tipperary Witch Case. Toronto, ON: McGill University.

New York Times. 1895. "A with burner sentenced." New York Times, July 6: 5.

—. 1895. "Not witches, but fairies." New York Times, April 22: 4.

Ruxton, Dean. 2016. "The story of the last 'witch' bruned alive in Ireland." Irish Times, November 24.

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]]> The Murder of Bridget Cleary Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:19:32 On March 15, 1895, thirty-five-year-old Michael Cleary murdered his wife, twenty-six-year-old Bridget Cleary in their home in Ballyvadlea, County Tipperary. While terrible, the murder was just the last act in a series of bizarre atrocities committed against Bridget, whom her husband would later claim had been taken by malevolent fairy folk and replaced with a changeling. More shocking, however, was that the barbaric act hadn’t been committed by one man alone, but by a group of rural men, including family.  Was Bridget Cleary really murdered out of fear of fairies? Or had Michael Cleary just convinced himself of as much in order to commit murder? References Bourke, Angela. 1999. The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story. London, UK: Pimlico. Freeman's Journal. 1895. "Strange death near Clonmel." Freeman's Journal, March 25. Irish Times. 1999. "Burning Bridget." Irish Times, August 7: B24. n.a. 1917. The Tipperary Witch Case. Toronto, ON: McGill University. New York Times. 1895. "A with burner sentenced." New York Times, July 6: 5. —. 1895. "Not witches, but fairies." New York Times, April 22: 4. Ruxton, Dean. 2016. "The story of the last 'witch' bruned alive in Ireland." Irish Times, November 24. On March 15, 1895, thirty-five-year-old Michael Cleary murdered his wife, twenty-six-year-old Bridget Cleary in their home in Ballyvadlea, County Tipperary. While terrible, the murder was just the last act in a series of bizarre atrocities committed against Bridget, whom her husband would later claim had been taken by malevolent fairy folk and replaced with a changeling. More shocking, however, was that the barbaric act hadn’t been committed by one man alone, but by a group of rural men, including family.  Was Bridget Cleary really murdered out of fear of fairies? Or had Michael Cleary just convinced himself of as much in order to commit murder? References Bourke, Angela. 1999. The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story. London, UK: Pimlico. Freeman's Journal. 1895. "Strange death near Clonmel." Freeman's Journal, March 25. Irish Times. 1999. "Burning Bridget." Irish Times, August 7: B24. n.a. 1917. The Tipperary Witch Case. Toronto, ON: McGill University. New York Times. 1895. "A with burner sentenced." New York Times, July 6: 5. —. 1895. "Not witches, but fairies." New York Times, April 22: 4. Ruxton, Dean. 2016. "The story of the last 'witch' bruned alive in Ireland." Irish Times, November 24. true crime, exhibit c true full 491 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AJSNg59o01AYya4x53Nqn5gRQKT13v12YFFC2sLYrrg Listener Tales 77 It's Listener Tales 77 AND it's August so you know what that means.... It is obviously time for Halloween tales! This week we have a spook-a-dook installment filled with tales of bullet wounds that go undetected, sleep paralysis demons, deaths by elevators, and spooky nanny's. If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com

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]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-77-3frY6Pd8 It's Listener Tales 77 AND it's August so you know what that means.... It is obviously time for Halloween tales! This week we have a spook-a-dook installment filled with tales of bullet wounds that go undetected, sleep paralysis demons, deaths by elevators, and spooky nanny's. If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com

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]]> Listener Tales 77 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:37 It's Listener Tales 77 AND it's August so you know what that means.... It is obviously time for Halloween tales! This week we have a spook-a-dook installment filled with tales of bullet wounds that go undetected, sleep paralysis demons, deaths by elevators, and spooky nanny's. If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com It's Listener Tales 77 AND it's August so you know what that means.... It is obviously time for Halloween tales! This week we have a spook-a-dook installment filled with tales of bullet wounds that go undetected, sleep paralysis demons, deaths by elevators, and spooky nanny's. If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com true crime, exhibit c true full 490 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tK0jSSQSM-POgesY1oXkiVhvXyq0FpDeIgSET_tbdds Rainbow Family Murders In the summer of 1980, nineteen-year-old Nancy Santomero, and two friends, twenty-six-year-old Vicki Durian and nineteen-year-old Liz Johndrow, left Durian’s parents’ home in Iowa to hitchhike to West Virginia to attend a gathering of the Rainbow Family. Five days later, Santomero and Durian’s bodies were discovered in the woods in West Virginia, shot to death just hours before being found, and Johndrow was nowhere to be seen.

More than a decade after their bodies were discovered, police in West Virginia had identified several suspects and eventually charged thirty-four-year-old farmer Jacob Beard, who was convicted in 1993 and sentenced to life in prison. Upon appeal, however, it was revealed that the investigation into Beard was rife with dubious circumstantial evidence, police misconduct, and perjury, which led to a new trial and Beard was exonerated.


Thank you to the lovely Dave White for research assistance


References:

Associated Press. 1992. "W. Va drops Rainbow charges." Roanoke Ties and World-News, July 21: 6.

—. 1992. "Arrests in women's deaths 'witch hunt' attorney says." The Daily Progress , April 25: 7.

—. 2000. "Jury finds man innocent in Rainbow murder trial." The Roanoke Times, June 1: 21.

Behrens, David. 2000. "Too many years without answers." Newsday, February 16: B6.

Daily Press. 1980. "2 murdered women in 'Rainbow Family'." Daily Press, June 27: 44.

Danville Reigister and Bee. 1993. "Jury deliberating in slayings case." Danville Register and Bee, June 4: 10.

Darling, Lynn. 1980. The Rainbow People. July 7. Accessed August 7, 2023. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1980/07/07/the-rainbow-people/80aadbf3-ef61-4d43-9d62-766d4d01fc56/.

Horn, Dan. 1997. "Franklin's boasting may unlock convict." The Cincinnati Post, April 18.

Lovegrove, Richard. 1980. "Rainbow camp still going up despite slaying of women." The Roanoke Times, June 28: 1.

—. 1980. "Two women slain near 'Rainbow' camp remain unidentified." The Roanoke Times, July 10: B-8.

Possley, Maurice. 2012. Jacob Beard. July 30. Accessed August 8, 2023. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3963.

State of West Virginia v. Jacob W. Beard. 1998. 24644 (Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, July 15).

State of West Virginia v. Jacob W. Beard. 1995. 22504 (Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, January).

The Gazette. 1983. "2 West Virginia men charged in death of Wellman woman." The Gazette, April 8: 14.

—. 1992. "4 charged in Wellman woman's 1980 slaying." The Gazette, April 17: 10.

United Press International. 1980. "Young woman who skipped tragic hitchhiking trip found." The Daily Progress, July 17: 7.

Wallace, Terry. 1992. "Seething hostility led to killing of hitchhikers." The Daily Progress, April 20: 1.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting. 2020. Two Women Murdered Traveling to Rainbow Gathering. June 25. Accessed August 8, 2023. https://wvpublic.org/june-25-1980-two-women-murdered-traveling-to-rainbow-gathering/.


https://kmbllaw.com/dont-just-ask-to-suppress-the-involuntary-statement-and-the-evidence-thats-fruit-of-the-poisonous-tree-ask-for-a-full-kastigar-hearing/#:~:text=In%20other%20words%2C%20the%20Kastigar,compelled%20after%20an%20immunity%20order.

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]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/rainbow-family-murders-GNmZdpwj In the summer of 1980, nineteen-year-old Nancy Santomero, and two friends, twenty-six-year-old Vicki Durian and nineteen-year-old Liz Johndrow, left Durian’s parents’ home in Iowa to hitchhike to West Virginia to attend a gathering of the Rainbow Family. Five days later, Santomero and Durian’s bodies were discovered in the woods in West Virginia, shot to death just hours before being found, and Johndrow was nowhere to be seen.

More than a decade after their bodies were discovered, police in West Virginia had identified several suspects and eventually charged thirty-four-year-old farmer Jacob Beard, who was convicted in 1993 and sentenced to life in prison. Upon appeal, however, it was revealed that the investigation into Beard was rife with dubious circumstantial evidence, police misconduct, and perjury, which led to a new trial and Beard was exonerated.


Thank you to the lovely Dave White for research assistance


References:

Associated Press. 1992. "W. Va drops Rainbow charges." Roanoke Ties and World-News, July 21: 6.

—. 1992. "Arrests in women's deaths 'witch hunt' attorney says." The Daily Progress , April 25: 7.

—. 2000. "Jury finds man innocent in Rainbow murder trial." The Roanoke Times, June 1: 21.

Behrens, David. 2000. "Too many years without answers." Newsday, February 16: B6.

Daily Press. 1980. "2 murdered women in 'Rainbow Family'." Daily Press, June 27: 44.

Danville Reigister and Bee. 1993. "Jury deliberating in slayings case." Danville Register and Bee, June 4: 10.

Darling, Lynn. 1980. The Rainbow People. July 7. Accessed August 7, 2023. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1980/07/07/the-rainbow-people/80aadbf3-ef61-4d43-9d62-766d4d01fc56/.

Horn, Dan. 1997. "Franklin's boasting may unlock convict." The Cincinnati Post, April 18.

Lovegrove, Richard. 1980. "Rainbow camp still going up despite slaying of women." The Roanoke Times, June 28: 1.

—. 1980. "Two women slain near 'Rainbow' camp remain unidentified." The Roanoke Times, July 10: B-8.

Possley, Maurice. 2012. Jacob Beard. July 30. Accessed August 8, 2023. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3963.

State of West Virginia v. Jacob W. Beard. 1998. 24644 (Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, July 15).

State of West Virginia v. Jacob W. Beard. 1995. 22504 (Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, January).

The Gazette. 1983. "2 West Virginia men charged in death of Wellman woman." The Gazette, April 8: 14.

—. 1992. "4 charged in Wellman woman's 1980 slaying." The Gazette, April 17: 10.

United Press International. 1980. "Young woman who skipped tragic hitchhiking trip found." The Daily Progress, July 17: 7.

Wallace, Terry. 1992. "Seething hostility led to killing of hitchhikers." The Daily Progress, April 20: 1.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting. 2020. Two Women Murdered Traveling to Rainbow Gathering. June 25. Accessed August 8, 2023. https://wvpublic.org/june-25-1980-two-women-murdered-traveling-to-rainbow-gathering/.


https://kmbllaw.com/dont-just-ask-to-suppress-the-involuntary-statement-and-the-evidence-thats-fruit-of-the-poisonous-tree-ask-for-a-full-kastigar-hearing/#:~:text=In%20other%20words%2C%20the%20Kastigar,compelled%20after%20an%20immunity%20order.

https://www.upcounsel.com/legal-def-habeas-corpus#:~:text=The%20writ%20of%20habeas%20corpus%20serves%20as%20an%20important%20check,290%2D91%20(1969).


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]]> Rainbow Family Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:15 In the summer of 1980, nineteen-year-old Nancy Santomero, and two friends, twenty-six-year-old Vicki Durian and nineteen-year-old Liz Johndrow, left Durian’s parents’ home in Iowa to hitchhike to West Virginia to attend a gathering of the Rainbow Family. Five days later, Santomero and Durian’s bodies were discovered in the woods in West Virginia, shot to death just hours before being found, and Johndrow was nowhere to be seen. More than a decade after their bodies were discovered, police in West Virginia had identified several suspects and eventually charged thirty-four-year-old farmer Jacob Beard, who was convicted in 1993 and sentenced to life in prison. Upon appeal, however, it was revealed that the investigation into Beard was rife with dubious circumstantial evidence, police misconduct, and perjury, which led to a new trial and Beard was exonerated.  Thank you to the lovely Dave White for research assistance References: Associated Press. 1992. "W. Va drops Rainbow charges." Roanoke Ties and World-News, July 21: 6. —. 1992. "Arrests in women's deaths 'witch hunt' attorney says." The Daily Progress , April 25: 7. —. 2000. "Jury finds man innocent in Rainbow murder trial." The Roanoke Times, June 1: 21. Behrens, David. 2000. "Too many years without answers." Newsday, February 16: B6. Daily Press. 1980. "2 murdered women in 'Rainbow Family'." Daily Press, June 27: 44. Danville Reigister and Bee. 1993. "Jury deliberating in slayings case." Danville Register and Bee, June 4: 10. Darling, Lynn. 1980. The Rainbow People. July 7. Accessed August 7, 2023. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1980/07/07/the-rainbow-people/80aadbf3-ef61-4d43-9d62-766d4d01fc56/. Horn, Dan. 1997. "Franklin's boasting may unlock convict." The Cincinnati Post, April 18. Lovegrove, Richard. 1980. "Rainbow camp still going up despite slaying of women." The Roanoke Times, June 28: 1. —. 1980. "Two women slain near 'Rainbow' camp remain unidentified." The Roanoke Times, July 10: B-8. Possley, Maurice. 2012. Jacob Beard. July 30. Accessed August 8, 2023. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3963. State of West Virginia v. Jacob W. Beard. 1998. 24644 (Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, July 15). State of West Virginia v. Jacob W. Beard. 1995. 22504 (Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, January). The Gazette. 1983. "2 West Virginia men charged in death of Wellman woman." The Gazette, April 8: 14. —. 1992. "4 charged in Wellman woman's 1980 slaying." The Gazette, April 17: 10. United Press International. 1980. "Young woman who skipped tragic hitchhiking trip found." The Daily Progress, July 17: 7. Wallace, Terry. 1992. "Seething hostility led to killing of hitchhikers." The Daily Progress, April 20: 1. West Virginia Public Broadcasting. 2020. Two Women Murdered Traveling to Rainbow Gathering. June 25. Accessed August 8, 2023. https://wvpublic.org/june-25-1980-two-women-murdered-traveling-to-rainbow-gathering/. https://kmbllaw.com/dont-just-ask-to-suppress-the-involuntary-statement-and-the-evidence-thats-fruit-of-the-poisonous-tree-ask-for-a-full-kastigar-hearing/#:~:text=In%20other%20words%2C%20the%20Kastigar,compelled%20after%20an%20immunity%20order. https://www.upcounsel.com/legal-def-habeas-corpus#:~:text=The%20writ%20of%20habeas%20corpus%20serves%20as%20an%20important%20check,290%2D91%20(1969). In the summer of 1980, nineteen-year-old Nancy Santomero, and two friends, twenty-six-year-old Vicki Durian and nineteen-year-old Liz Johndrow, left Durian’s parents’ home in Iowa to hitchhike to West Virginia to attend a gathering of the Rainbow Family. Five days later, Santomero and Durian’s bodies were discovered in the woods in West Virginia, shot to death just hours before being found, and Johndrow was nowhere to be seen. More than a decade after their bodies were discovered, police in West Virginia had identified several suspects and eventually charged thirty-four-year-old farmer Jacob Beard, who was convicted in 1993 and sentenced to life in prison. Upon appeal, however, it was revealed that the investigation into Beard was rife with dubious circumstantial evidence, police misconduct, and perjury, which led to a new trial and Beard was exonerated.  Thank you to the lovely Dave White for research assistance References: Associated Press. 1992. "W. Va drops Rainbow charges." Roanoke Ties and World-News, July 21: 6. —. 1992. "Arrests in women's deaths 'witch hunt' attorney says." The Daily Progress , April 25: 7. —. 2000. "Jury finds man innocent in Rainbow murder trial." The Roanoke Times, June 1: 21. Behrens, David. 2000. "Too many years without answers." Newsday, February 16: B6. Daily Press. 1980. "2 murdered women in 'Rainbow Family'." Daily Press, June 27: 44. Danville Reigister and Bee. 1993. "Jury deliberating in slayings case." Danville Register and Bee, June 4: 10. Darling, Lynn. 1980. The Rainbow People. July 7. Accessed August 7, 2023. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1980/07/07/the-rainbow-people/80aadbf3-ef61-4d43-9d62-766d4d01fc56/. Horn, Dan. 1997. "Franklin's boasting may unlock convict." The Cincinnati Post, April 18. Lovegrove, Richard. 1980. "Rainbow camp still going up despite slaying of women." The Roanoke Times, June 28: 1. —. 1980. "Two women slain near 'Rainbow' camp remain unidentified." The Roanoke Times, July 10: B-8. Possley, Maurice. 2012. Jacob Beard. July 30. Accessed August 8, 2023. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3963. State of West Virginia v. Jacob W. Beard. 1998. 24644 (Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, July 15). State of West Virginia v. Jacob W. Beard. 1995. 22504 (Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, January). The Gazette. 1983. "2 West Virginia men charged in death of Wellman woman." The Gazette, April 8: 14. —. 1992. "4 charged in Wellman woman's 1980 slaying." The Gazette, April 17: 10. United Press International. 1980. "Young woman who skipped tragic hitchhiking trip found." The Daily Progress, July 17: 7. Wallace, Terry. 1992. "Seething hostility led to killing of hitchhikers." The Daily Progress, April 20: 1. West Virginia Public Broadcasting. 2020. Two Women Murdered Traveling to Rainbow Gathering. June 25. Accessed August 8, 2023. https://wvpublic.org/june-25-1980-two-women-murdered-traveling-to-rainbow-gathering/. https://kmbllaw.com/dont-just-ask-to-suppress-the-involuntary-statement-and-the-evidence-thats-fruit-of-the-poisonous-tree-ask-for-a-full-kastigar-hearing/#:~:text=In%20other%20words%2C%20the%20Kastigar,compelled%20after%20an%20immunity%20order. https://www.upcounsel.com/legal-def-habeas-corpus#:~:text=The%20writ%20of%20habeas%20corpus%20serves%20as%20an%20important%20check,290%2D91%20(1969). true crime, exhibit c true full 489 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/OD-wQCN9tCRPCVPILYmE1DDQ3VHNsRDAleN4HrRzGKw Walter Freeman Pt 2 American neurologist Walter Jackson Freeman had refined Moniz’s procedure and developed a non-surgical procedure that could be performed in a doctor’s office, which he called a transorbital lobotomy.

Freeman’s procedure involved inserting a medical instrument similar to an icepick into the patient’s orbital socket to sever the neural connections, without requiring surgery, hospital stays, and long recovery times. Touted as a quick, easy, and painless solution to everything from general malaise and occasional depression to schizophrenia and aggressive behavior, the procedure a go-to solution for the very complex psychological problems that have affected countless people for centuries. Unfortunately, while the procedure was effective for a small number of those who received a lobotomy, it was used indiscriminately, often without consideration for the increasingly disastrous outcomes.

Today we talk about the tragic and disastrous lobotomy on Rosemary Kennedy and thousands more that occured after it.


References

El-Hai, Jack. 2005. The Lobotomist : A Maverick Medical Genius and His Tragic Quest to Rid the World of Mental Illness. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Press.

Kaye, Hugh. 2023. The dark history of gay men, lobotomies and Walter Jackson Freeman II. April 25. Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.attitude.co.uk/culture/sexuality/the-dark-gay-history-of-lobotomies-and-walter-jackson-freeman-ii-419069/.

Lenz, Lyz. 2017. The Secret Lobotomy of Rosemary Kennedy. March 31. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a26261/secret-lobotomy-rosemary-kennedy/.

National Public Radio. 2005. Frequently asked questions about lobotomies. November 16. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5014565.

—. 2005. 'My Lobotomy': Howard Dully's journey. November 16. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.npr.org/2005/11/16/5014080/my-lobotomy-howard-dullys-journey.

New York Times. 1939. "Front brain 'rules' thoughts on future." New York Times, April 8: 6.

—. 1947. "Personality shift is laid to surgery." New York Times, December 14: 51.

Prentice, Claire. 2021. "Lobotomy: The brain op described as ‘easier than curing a toothache’." BBC News, January 30.

2008. American Experience: The Lobotomist. Directed by Public Broadcasting System. Performed by Public Broadcasting System.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/walter-freeman-pt-2-9ve_y4IL American neurologist Walter Jackson Freeman had refined Moniz’s procedure and developed a non-surgical procedure that could be performed in a doctor’s office, which he called a transorbital lobotomy.

Freeman’s procedure involved inserting a medical instrument similar to an icepick into the patient’s orbital socket to sever the neural connections, without requiring surgery, hospital stays, and long recovery times. Touted as a quick, easy, and painless solution to everything from general malaise and occasional depression to schizophrenia and aggressive behavior, the procedure a go-to solution for the very complex psychological problems that have affected countless people for centuries. Unfortunately, while the procedure was effective for a small number of those who received a lobotomy, it was used indiscriminately, often without consideration for the increasingly disastrous outcomes.

Today we talk about the tragic and disastrous lobotomy on Rosemary Kennedy and thousands more that occured after it.


References

El-Hai, Jack. 2005. The Lobotomist : A Maverick Medical Genius and His Tragic Quest to Rid the World of Mental Illness. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Press.

Kaye, Hugh. 2023. The dark history of gay men, lobotomies and Walter Jackson Freeman II. April 25. Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.attitude.co.uk/culture/sexuality/the-dark-gay-history-of-lobotomies-and-walter-jackson-freeman-ii-419069/.

Lenz, Lyz. 2017. The Secret Lobotomy of Rosemary Kennedy. March 31. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a26261/secret-lobotomy-rosemary-kennedy/.

National Public Radio. 2005. Frequently asked questions about lobotomies. November 16. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5014565.

—. 2005. 'My Lobotomy': Howard Dully's journey. November 16. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.npr.org/2005/11/16/5014080/my-lobotomy-howard-dullys-journey.

New York Times. 1939. "Front brain 'rules' thoughts on future." New York Times, April 8: 6.

—. 1947. "Personality shift is laid to surgery." New York Times, December 14: 51.

Prentice, Claire. 2021. "Lobotomy: The brain op described as ‘easier than curing a toothache’." BBC News, January 30.

2008. American Experience: The Lobotomist. Directed by Public Broadcasting System. Performed by Public Broadcasting System.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Walter Freeman Pt 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:57 American neurologist Walter Jackson Freeman had refined Moniz’s procedure and developed a non-surgical procedure that could be performed in a doctor’s office, which he called a transorbital lobotomy.  Freeman’s procedure involved inserting a medical instrument similar to an icepick into the patient’s orbital socket to sever the neural connections, without requiring surgery, hospital stays, and long recovery times. Touted as a quick, easy, and painless solution to everything from general malaise and occasional depression to schizophrenia and aggressive behavior, the procedure a go-to solution for the very complex psychological problems that have affected countless people for centuries. Unfortunately, while the procedure was effective for a small number of those who received a lobotomy, it was used indiscriminately, often without consideration for the increasingly disastrous outcomes. Today we talk about the tragic and disastrous lobotomy on Rosemary Kennedy and thousands more that occured after it.  References El-Hai, Jack. 2005. The Lobotomist : A Maverick Medical Genius and His Tragic Quest to Rid the World of Mental Illness. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Press. Kaye, Hugh. 2023. The dark history of gay men, lobotomies and Walter Jackson Freeman II. April 25. Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.attitude.co.uk/culture/sexuality/the-dark-gay-history-of-lobotomies-and-walter-jackson-freeman-ii-419069/. Lenz, Lyz. 2017. The Secret Lobotomy of Rosemary Kennedy. March 31. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a26261/secret-lobotomy-rosemary-kennedy/. National Public Radio. 2005. Frequently asked questions about lobotomies. November 16. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5014565. —. 2005. 'My Lobotomy': Howard Dully's journey. November 16. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.npr.org/2005/11/16/5014080/my-lobotomy-howard-dullys-journey. New York Times. 1939. "Front brain 'rules' thoughts on future." New York Times, April 8: 6. —. 1947. "Personality shift is laid to surgery." New York Times, December 14: 51. Prentice, Claire. 2021. "Lobotomy: The brain op described as ‘easier than curing a toothache’." BBC News, January 30. 2008. American Experience: The Lobotomist. Directed by Public Broadcasting System. Performed by Public Broadcasting System. American neurologist Walter Jackson Freeman had refined Moniz’s procedure and developed a non-surgical procedure that could be performed in a doctor’s office, which he called a transorbital lobotomy.  Freeman’s procedure involved inserting a medical instrument similar to an icepick into the patient’s orbital socket to sever the neural connections, without requiring surgery, hospital stays, and long recovery times. Touted as a quick, easy, and painless solution to everything from general malaise and occasional depression to schizophrenia and aggressive behavior, the procedure a go-to solution for the very complex psychological problems that have affected countless people for centuries. Unfortunately, while the procedure was effective for a small number of those who received a lobotomy, it was used indiscriminately, often without consideration for the increasingly disastrous outcomes. Today we talk about the tragic and disastrous lobotomy on Rosemary Kennedy and thousands more that occured after it.  References El-Hai, Jack. 2005. The Lobotomist : A Maverick Medical Genius and His Tragic Quest to Rid the World of Mental Illness. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Press. Kaye, Hugh. 2023. The dark history of gay men, lobotomies and Walter Jackson Freeman II. April 25. Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.attitude.co.uk/culture/sexuality/the-dark-gay-history-of-lobotomies-and-walter-jackson-freeman-ii-419069/. Lenz, Lyz. 2017. The Secret Lobotomy of Rosemary Kennedy. March 31. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a26261/secret-lobotomy-rosemary-kennedy/. National Public Radio. 2005. Frequently asked questions about lobotomies. November 16. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5014565. —. 2005. 'My Lobotomy': Howard Dully's journey. November 16. Accessed July 18, 2023. https://www.npr.org/2005/11/16/5014080/my-lobotomy-howard-dullys-journey. New York Times. 1939. "Front brain 'rules' thoughts on future." New York Times, April 8: 6. —. 1947. "Personality shift is laid to surgery." New York Times, December 14: 51. Prentice, Claire. 2021. "Lobotomy: The brain op described as ‘easier than curing a toothache’." BBC News, January 30. 2008. American Experience: The Lobotomist. Directed by Public Broadcasting System. Performed by Public Broadcasting System. true crime, exhibit c true full 488 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/t_ML4J5I-n_c4EK4mRtuc8f_YLES6tmiab1fB1fL4F8 Walter Freeman When Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz developed the lobotomy in 1935, it was little more than a crude surgery developed as a blanket treatment for mental illness that involved drilling into the skull and scrambling the neural connections in the frontal lobe. Less than a decade later, however, American neurologist Walter Jackson Freeman had refined Moniz’s procedure and developed a non-surgical procedure that could be performed in a doctor’s office, which he called a transorbital lobotomy. What he touted as successes, quickly turned into a series of life altering failures...but he kept going.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/walter-freeman-4g05akTh When Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz developed the lobotomy in 1935, it was little more than a crude surgery developed as a blanket treatment for mental illness that involved drilling into the skull and scrambling the neural connections in the frontal lobe. Less than a decade later, however, American neurologist Walter Jackson Freeman had refined Moniz’s procedure and developed a non-surgical procedure that could be performed in a doctor’s office, which he called a transorbital lobotomy. What he touted as successes, quickly turned into a series of life altering failures...but he kept going.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Walter Freeman Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:24 When Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz developed the lobotomy in 1935, it was little more than a crude surgery developed as a blanket treatment for mental illness that involved drilling into the skull and scrambling the neural connections in the frontal lobe. Less than a decade later, however, American neurologist Walter Jackson Freeman had refined Moniz’s procedure and developed a non-surgical procedure that could be performed in a doctor’s office, which he called a transorbital lobotomy. What he touted as successes, quickly turned into a series of life altering failures...but he kept going. When Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz developed the lobotomy in 1935, it was little more than a crude surgery developed as a blanket treatment for mental illness that involved drilling into the skull and scrambling the neural connections in the frontal lobe. Less than a decade later, however, American neurologist Walter Jackson Freeman had refined Moniz’s procedure and developed a non-surgical procedure that could be performed in a doctor’s office, which he called a transorbital lobotomy. What he touted as successes, quickly turned into a series of life altering failures...but he kept going. true crime, exhibit c true full 487 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tXTIgLaaAQ1ne1VU0shpMo5DdtuhLajsr1rfBk-Ykko Murder of Sophie Lancaster In the early morning hours of August 11, 2007, Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, were passing through Stubbylee Park in Lancashire, UK, when they were attacked by a group of teenage boys who beat the couple savagely, resulting in Lancaster’s death two weeks later. The next day, police arrested two of the teenagers responsible for the attack, who told authorities they’d attacked the young couple for no other reason than they were dressed like “Goths.”

The tragic assault on the young couple was shocking in and of itself, but the murder was made exponentially more shocking by the ages of the killers and the ostensibly terroristic motive, raising questions about the state of youth culture in the United Kingdom.


thank you to the best of the best, David White for research assistance


References

BBC. 2022. Sophie Lancaster murder: Killer Ryan Herbert to be freed from jail. March 12. Accessed March 1, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-60766768.

Bunyan, Nigel. 2008. "Why did parents let Goth's killers roam the streets?" Daily Telegraph, March 28.

Butt, Riazet. 2007. "National: 'Tragedy beyond words' for family as woman, 20, dies after park attack." The Guardian, August 25.

Dunbar, Polly. 2008. "I've always tried to help young people escape crime." Mail on Sunday, March 30.

Evening Courier. 2008. "Boy, 15, 'kicked woman to death for being a goth'." Evening Courier , March 12.

—. 2008. "Two teenagers jailed for life for murder of Goth girl Sophie." Evening Courier, April 28.

Gordon, Cathy. 2008. "Goth's killers lose appeals; Teenagers must pay for 'appalling crime'." Daily Post, October 30.

Hodkinson, Mark. 2008. "United in the name of tolerance." The Guardian, August 2.

Hussain, Samrana. 2007. "Couple left badly beaten in skate park." Lancashire Telegraph, August 12.

Jackson, Kate. 2007. "Residents call for park patrols after woman’s death." Lancashire Telegraph, August 27.

Jenkins, Russell. 2008. "Youth aged 15 'kicked a woman to death because she was a Goth'." The Times, March 13.

Lancashire Telegraph. 2020. "Sophie Lancaster killer has minimum jail term cut for 'exceptional progress'." Lancashire Telegraph, February 10.

Manzoor, SarFraz. 2014. "The precious afterlife of Sophie Lancaster." Sunday Telegraph, February 23.

Rossendale Free Press. 2007. "Young couple fighting for their lives after vicious ‘mob attack’." Rossendale Free Press, August 16: https://www.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/news/local-news/young-couple-fighting-lives-after-1709148.

Smyth, Catherine. 2020. Weirdo, Mosher, Freak: The Murder of Sophie Lancaster. Lancashire, UK: Self-published.

Turner, Kate. 2007. "Skatepark youth 'may face murder charge'." This is Lancashire, September 27.

Usborne, Simon. 2017. "Robert Maltby on the murder of his girlfriend Sophie Lancaster." The Guardian, June 15: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jun/15/robert-maltby-on-the-of-his-girlfriend-sophie-lancaster-the-goth-thing-was-an-oversimplification.

Wainwright, Martin. 2008. "Woman died after drunken gang attacked couple dressed as." The Guardian, March 13.


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]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/murder-of-sophie-lancaster-64lROeRC In the early morning hours of August 11, 2007, Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, were passing through Stubbylee Park in Lancashire, UK, when they were attacked by a group of teenage boys who beat the couple savagely, resulting in Lancaster’s death two weeks later. The next day, police arrested two of the teenagers responsible for the attack, who told authorities they’d attacked the young couple for no other reason than they were dressed like “Goths.”

The tragic assault on the young couple was shocking in and of itself, but the murder was made exponentially more shocking by the ages of the killers and the ostensibly terroristic motive, raising questions about the state of youth culture in the United Kingdom.


thank you to the best of the best, David White for research assistance


References

BBC. 2022. Sophie Lancaster murder: Killer Ryan Herbert to be freed from jail. March 12. Accessed March 1, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-60766768.

Bunyan, Nigel. 2008. "Why did parents let Goth's killers roam the streets?" Daily Telegraph, March 28.

Butt, Riazet. 2007. "National: 'Tragedy beyond words' for family as woman, 20, dies after park attack." The Guardian, August 25.

Dunbar, Polly. 2008. "I've always tried to help young people escape crime." Mail on Sunday, March 30.

Evening Courier. 2008. "Boy, 15, 'kicked woman to death for being a goth'." Evening Courier , March 12.

—. 2008. "Two teenagers jailed for life for murder of Goth girl Sophie." Evening Courier, April 28.

Gordon, Cathy. 2008. "Goth's killers lose appeals; Teenagers must pay for 'appalling crime'." Daily Post, October 30.

Hodkinson, Mark. 2008. "United in the name of tolerance." The Guardian, August 2.

Hussain, Samrana. 2007. "Couple left badly beaten in skate park." Lancashire Telegraph, August 12.

Jackson, Kate. 2007. "Residents call for park patrols after woman’s death." Lancashire Telegraph, August 27.

Jenkins, Russell. 2008. "Youth aged 15 'kicked a woman to death because she was a Goth'." The Times, March 13.

Lancashire Telegraph. 2020. "Sophie Lancaster killer has minimum jail term cut for 'exceptional progress'." Lancashire Telegraph, February 10.

Manzoor, SarFraz. 2014. "The precious afterlife of Sophie Lancaster." Sunday Telegraph, February 23.

Rossendale Free Press. 2007. "Young couple fighting for their lives after vicious ‘mob attack’." Rossendale Free Press, August 16: https://www.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/news/local-news/young-couple-fighting-lives-after-1709148.

Smyth, Catherine. 2020. Weirdo, Mosher, Freak: The Murder of Sophie Lancaster. Lancashire, UK: Self-published.

Turner, Kate. 2007. "Skatepark youth 'may face murder charge'." This is Lancashire, September 27.

Usborne, Simon. 2017. "Robert Maltby on the murder of his girlfriend Sophie Lancaster." The Guardian, June 15: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jun/15/robert-maltby-on-the-of-his-girlfriend-sophie-lancaster-the-goth-thing-was-an-oversimplification.

Wainwright, Martin. 2008. "Woman died after drunken gang attacked couple dressed as." The Guardian, March 13.


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]]> Murder of Sophie Lancaster Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:24 In the early morning hours of August 11, 2007, Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, were passing through Stubbylee Park in Lancashire, UK, when they were attacked by a group of teenage boys who beat the couple savagely, resulting in Lancaster’s death two weeks later. The next day, police arrested two of the teenagers responsible for the attack, who told authorities they’d attacked the young couple for no other reason than they were dressed like “Goths.” The tragic assault on the young couple was shocking in and of itself, but the murder was made exponentially more shocking by the ages of the killers and the ostensibly terroristic motive, raising questions about the state of youth culture in the United Kingdom. thank you to the best of the best, David White for research assistance  References BBC. 2022. Sophie Lancaster murder: Killer Ryan Herbert to be freed from jail. March 12. Accessed March 1, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-60766768. Bunyan, Nigel. 2008. "Why did parents let Goth's killers roam the streets?" Daily Telegraph, March 28. Butt, Riazet. 2007. "National: 'Tragedy beyond words' for family as woman, 20, dies after park attack." The Guardian, August 25. Dunbar, Polly. 2008. "I've always tried to help young people escape crime." Mail on Sunday, March 30. Evening Courier. 2008. "Boy, 15, 'kicked woman to death for being a goth'." Evening Courier , March 12. —. 2008. "Two teenagers jailed for life for murder of Goth girl Sophie." Evening Courier, April 28. Gordon, Cathy. 2008. "Goth's killers lose appeals; Teenagers must pay for 'appalling crime'." Daily Post, October 30. Hodkinson, Mark. 2008. "United in the name of tolerance." The Guardian, August 2. Hussain, Samrana. 2007. "Couple left badly beaten in skate park." Lancashire Telegraph, August 12. Jackson, Kate. 2007. "Residents call for park patrols after woman’s death." Lancashire Telegraph, August 27. Jenkins, Russell. 2008. "Youth aged 15 'kicked a woman to death because she was a Goth'." The Times, March 13. Lancashire Telegraph. 2020. "Sophie Lancaster killer has minimum jail term cut for 'exceptional progress'." Lancashire Telegraph, February 10. Manzoor, SarFraz. 2014. "The precious afterlife of Sophie Lancaster." Sunday Telegraph, February 23. Rossendale Free Press. 2007. "Young couple fighting for their lives after vicious ‘mob attack’." Rossendale Free Press, August 16: https://www.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/news/local-news/young-couple-fighting-lives-after-1709148. Smyth, Catherine. 2020. Weirdo, Mosher, Freak: The Murder of Sophie Lancaster. Lancashire, UK: Self-published. Turner, Kate. 2007. "Skatepark youth 'may face murder charge'." This is Lancashire, September 27. Usborne, Simon. 2017. "Robert Maltby on the murder of his girlfriend Sophie Lancaster." The Guardian, June 15: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jun/15/robert-maltby-on-the-of-his-girlfriend-sophie-lancaster-the-goth-thing-was-an-oversimplification. Wainwright, Martin. 2008. "Woman died after drunken gang attacked couple dressed as." The Guardian, March 13. In the early morning hours of August 11, 2007, Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, were passing through Stubbylee Park in Lancashire, UK, when they were attacked by a group of teenage boys who beat the couple savagely, resulting in Lancaster’s death two weeks later. The next day, police arrested two of the teenagers responsible for the attack, who told authorities they’d attacked the young couple for no other reason than they were dressed like “Goths.” The tragic assault on the young couple was shocking in and of itself, but the murder was made exponentially more shocking by the ages of the killers and the ostensibly terroristic motive, raising questions about the state of youth culture in the United Kingdom. thank you to the best of the best, David White for research assistance  References BBC. 2022. Sophie Lancaster murder: Killer Ryan Herbert to be freed from jail. March 12. Accessed March 1, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-60766768. Bunyan, Nigel. 2008. "Why did parents let Goth's killers roam the streets?" Daily Telegraph, March 28. Butt, Riazet. 2007. "National: 'Tragedy beyond words' for family as woman, 20, dies after park attack." The Guardian, August 25. Dunbar, Polly. 2008. "I've always tried to help young people escape crime." Mail on Sunday, March 30. Evening Courier. 2008. "Boy, 15, 'kicked woman to death for being a goth'." Evening Courier , March 12. —. 2008. "Two teenagers jailed for life for murder of Goth girl Sophie." Evening Courier, April 28. Gordon, Cathy. 2008. "Goth's killers lose appeals; Teenagers must pay for 'appalling crime'." Daily Post, October 30. Hodkinson, Mark. 2008. "United in the name of tolerance." The Guardian, August 2. Hussain, Samrana. 2007. "Couple left badly beaten in skate park." Lancashire Telegraph, August 12. Jackson, Kate. 2007. "Residents call for park patrols after woman’s death." Lancashire Telegraph, August 27. Jenkins, Russell. 2008. "Youth aged 15 'kicked a woman to death because she was a Goth'." The Times, March 13. Lancashire Telegraph. 2020. "Sophie Lancaster killer has minimum jail term cut for 'exceptional progress'." Lancashire Telegraph, February 10. Manzoor, SarFraz. 2014. "The precious afterlife of Sophie Lancaster." Sunday Telegraph, February 23. Rossendale Free Press. 2007. "Young couple fighting for their lives after vicious ‘mob attack’." Rossendale Free Press, August 16: https://www.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/news/local-news/young-couple-fighting-lives-after-1709148. Smyth, Catherine. 2020. Weirdo, Mosher, Freak: The Murder of Sophie Lancaster. Lancashire, UK: Self-published. Turner, Kate. 2007. "Skatepark youth 'may face murder charge'." This is Lancashire, September 27. Usborne, Simon. 2017. "Robert Maltby on the murder of his girlfriend Sophie Lancaster." The Guardian, June 15: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jun/15/robert-maltby-on-the-of-his-girlfriend-sophie-lancaster-the-goth-thing-was-an-oversimplification. Wainwright, Martin. 2008. "Woman died after drunken gang attacked couple dressed as." The Guardian, March 13. true crime, exhibit c true full 486 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KYEy5uATffW-DQpAgNcOhov4Sd4vNI6F0RF66VQ3yc0 The Jersey Devil Ft Jodie Sweetin Among the Pine Barrens of New Jersey (a sprawling forest ecosystem in southern New Jersey), it is said there lives an elusive creature that has haunted and delighted the residents of New Jersey and northern Pennsylvania for centuries. The Jersey Devil (sometimes referred to as the Leeds Devil) is variously described as having the features of everything from a dog and horse to a kangaroo and even the devil himself, with sightings coming in waves throughout history, including a large spike in 1909. Join us as we talk with Jodie Sweetin all about this elusive creature. And check out Jodie's new podcast: How Rude, Tanneritos!


How Rude, Tanneritos


Thank you to the fantastic David White for research assistance!



References

Atlantic City Daily Press. 1909. "Superstition abroad." Atlantic City Daily Press, January 25: 4.

Jersey City News. 1899. "Jersey sees a devil." Jersey City News, July 29: 7.

McCloy, James F. 1976. The Jersey Devil. Wallingford, PA: Middle Atlantic Press.

Morning Call. 1909. "Jersey Devil vampire bat." Morning Call, January 22: 1.

Morning Post. 1905. "Story of the Leeds Devil." Morning Post, May 2: 5.

Pinelands Preservation Society. n.a. The Jersey Devil and Folklore. Accessed July 17, 2023. https://pinelandsalliance.org/learn-about-the-pinelands/pinelands-history-and-culture/the-jersey-devil-and-folklore/.

Trenton Evening Times. 1909. "'Flying Hoof' leaves proofs of visit here." Trenton Evening Times, January 21: 1.



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]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-jersey-devil-ft-jodie-sweetin-nIPBK_2T Among the Pine Barrens of New Jersey (a sprawling forest ecosystem in southern New Jersey), it is said there lives an elusive creature that has haunted and delighted the residents of New Jersey and northern Pennsylvania for centuries. The Jersey Devil (sometimes referred to as the Leeds Devil) is variously described as having the features of everything from a dog and horse to a kangaroo and even the devil himself, with sightings coming in waves throughout history, including a large spike in 1909. Join us as we talk with Jodie Sweetin all about this elusive creature. And check out Jodie's new podcast: How Rude, Tanneritos!


How Rude, Tanneritos


Thank you to the fantastic David White for research assistance!



References

Atlantic City Daily Press. 1909. "Superstition abroad." Atlantic City Daily Press, January 25: 4.

Jersey City News. 1899. "Jersey sees a devil." Jersey City News, July 29: 7.

McCloy, James F. 1976. The Jersey Devil. Wallingford, PA: Middle Atlantic Press.

Morning Call. 1909. "Jersey Devil vampire bat." Morning Call, January 22: 1.

Morning Post. 1905. "Story of the Leeds Devil." Morning Post, May 2: 5.

Pinelands Preservation Society. n.a. The Jersey Devil and Folklore. Accessed July 17, 2023. https://pinelandsalliance.org/learn-about-the-pinelands/pinelands-history-and-culture/the-jersey-devil-and-folklore/.

Trenton Evening Times. 1909. "'Flying Hoof' leaves proofs of visit here." Trenton Evening Times, January 21: 1.



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]]> The Jersey Devil Ft Jodie Sweetin Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:35 Among the Pine Barrens of New Jersey (a sprawling forest ecosystem in southern New Jersey), it is said there lives an elusive creature that has haunted and delighted the residents of New Jersey and northern Pennsylvania for centuries. The Jersey Devil (sometimes referred to as the Leeds Devil) is variously described as having the features of everything from a dog and horse to a kangaroo and even the devil himself, with sightings coming in waves throughout history, including a large spike in 1909. Join us as we talk with Jodie Sweetin all about this elusive creature. And check out Jodie's new podcast: How Rude, Tanneritos!  How Rude, Tanneritos Thank you to the fantastic David White for research assistance! References Atlantic City Daily Press. 1909. "Superstition abroad." Atlantic City Daily Press, January 25: 4. Jersey City News. 1899. "Jersey sees a devil." Jersey City News, July 29: 7. McCloy, James F. 1976. The Jersey Devil. Wallingford, PA: Middle Atlantic Press. Morning Call. 1909. "Jersey Devil vampire bat." Morning Call, January 22: 1. Morning Post. 1905. "Story of the Leeds Devil." Morning Post, May 2: 5. Pinelands Preservation Society. n.a. The Jersey Devil and Folklore. Accessed July 17, 2023. https://pinelandsalliance.org/learn-about-the-pinelands/pinelands-history-and-culture/the-jersey-devil-and-folklore/. Trenton Evening Times. 1909. "'Flying Hoof' leaves proofs of visit here." Trenton Evening Times, January 21: 1. Among the Pine Barrens of New Jersey (a sprawling forest ecosystem in southern New Jersey), it is said there lives an elusive creature that has haunted and delighted the residents of New Jersey and northern Pennsylvania for centuries. The Jersey Devil (sometimes referred to as the Leeds Devil) is variously described as having the features of everything from a dog and horse to a kangaroo and even the devil himself, with sightings coming in waves throughout history, including a large spike in 1909. Join us as we talk with Jodie Sweetin all about this elusive creature. And check out Jodie's new podcast: How Rude, Tanneritos!  How Rude, Tanneritos Thank you to the fantastic David White for research assistance! References Atlantic City Daily Press. 1909. "Superstition abroad." Atlantic City Daily Press, January 25: 4. Jersey City News. 1899. "Jersey sees a devil." Jersey City News, July 29: 7. McCloy, James F. 1976. The Jersey Devil. Wallingford, PA: Middle Atlantic Press. Morning Call. 1909. "Jersey Devil vampire bat." Morning Call, January 22: 1. Morning Post. 1905. "Story of the Leeds Devil." Morning Post, May 2: 5. Pinelands Preservation Society. n.a. The Jersey Devil and Folklore. Accessed July 17, 2023. https://pinelandsalliance.org/learn-about-the-pinelands/pinelands-history-and-culture/the-jersey-devil-and-folklore/. Trenton Evening Times. 1909. "'Flying Hoof' leaves proofs of visit here." Trenton Evening Times, January 21: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 485 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wvonW9KwsZc86Lj3m_P9_pzjtKDYGcHyRbgKFf2xuXg The Alleged Smurl Family Haunting pt 2 On August 19, 1986, a curious news item appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader regarding the home of West Pittston, PA family Jack and Janet Smurl. The couple claimed, for more than eighteen months their home had been a battleground of spiritual warfare that included everything from ghosts wandering the halls and tormenting the family dog to demons attacking the children and even sexually assaulting the adults in the house.The article in the Times Leader began a weeks-long fascination with the family and their ordeal, drawing reporters from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, and eventually attracting the attention of self-proclaimed demonologist and psychic medium Ed and Lorraine Warren. At first, the Smurls' claims of demonic infestation were taken seriously by the church, many members of the press, and countless of the Smurls neighbors. As time wore on, however, the inability of both the Smurls and the Warren’s to produce any evidence of their supposed haunting led many to believe the claims were just a hoax perpetrated by the family for attention and fame.

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]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-alleged-smurl-family-haunting-pt-2-8GqJaAT7 On August 19, 1986, a curious news item appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader regarding the home of West Pittston, PA family Jack and Janet Smurl. The couple claimed, for more than eighteen months their home had been a battleground of spiritual warfare that included everything from ghosts wandering the halls and tormenting the family dog to demons attacking the children and even sexually assaulting the adults in the house.The article in the Times Leader began a weeks-long fascination with the family and their ordeal, drawing reporters from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, and eventually attracting the attention of self-proclaimed demonologist and psychic medium Ed and Lorraine Warren. At first, the Smurls' claims of demonic infestation were taken seriously by the church, many members of the press, and countless of the Smurls neighbors. As time wore on, however, the inability of both the Smurls and the Warren’s to produce any evidence of their supposed haunting led many to believe the claims were just a hoax perpetrated by the family for attention and fame.

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]]> The Alleged Smurl Family Haunting pt 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:42 On August 19, 1986, a curious news item appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader regarding the home of West Pittston, PA family Jack and Janet Smurl. The couple claimed, for more than eighteen months their home had been a battleground of spiritual warfare that included everything from ghosts wandering the halls and tormenting the family dog to demons attacking the children and even sexually assaulting the adults in the house.The article in the Times Leader began a weeks-long fascination with the family and their ordeal, drawing reporters from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, and eventually attracting the attention of self-proclaimed demonologist and psychic medium Ed and Lorraine Warren. At first, the Smurls' claims of demonic infestation were taken seriously by the church, many members of the press, and countless of the Smurls neighbors. As time wore on, however, the inability of both the Smurls and the Warren’s to produce any evidence of their supposed haunting led many to believe the claims were just a hoax perpetrated by the family for attention and fame. On August 19, 1986, a curious news item appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader regarding the home of West Pittston, PA family Jack and Janet Smurl. The couple claimed, for more than eighteen months their home had been a battleground of spiritual warfare that included everything from ghosts wandering the halls and tormenting the family dog to demons attacking the children and even sexually assaulting the adults in the house.The article in the Times Leader began a weeks-long fascination with the family and their ordeal, drawing reporters from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, and eventually attracting the attention of self-proclaimed demonologist and psychic medium Ed and Lorraine Warren. At first, the Smurls' claims of demonic infestation were taken seriously by the church, many members of the press, and countless of the Smurls neighbors. As time wore on, however, the inability of both the Smurls and the Warren’s to produce any evidence of their supposed haunting led many to believe the claims were just a hoax perpetrated by the family for attention and fame. true crime, exhibit c true full 484 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/letO_kOtf-KnXTZtbRCj_sdYvgHoLOS-a0KRfq9PzUc The Alleged Smurl Family Haunting pt 1 On August 19, 1986, a curious news item appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader regarding the home of West Pittston, PA family Jack and Janet Smurl. The couple claimed, for more than eighteen months their home had been a battleground of spiritual warfare that included everything from ghosts wandering the halls and tormenting the family dog to demons attacking the children and even sexually assaulting the adults in the house.The article in the Times Leader began a weeks-long fascination with the family and their ordeal, drawing reporters from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, and eventually attracting the attention of self-proclaimed demonologist and psychic medium Ed and Lorraine Warren. At first, the Smurls' claims of demonic infestation were taken seriously by the church, many members of the press, and countless of the Smurls neighbors. As time wore on, however, the inability of both the Smurls and the Warren’s to produce any evidence of their supposed haunting led many to believe the claims were just a hoax perpetrated by the family for attention and fame.



Thank you to David White for research assistance

References

Citizen's Voice. 2017. John James Smurl obituary. June 23. Accessed July 5, 2023. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizensvoice/name/john-smurl-obituary?id=15953106.

—. 1986. "Ghosdt briefing turns into shouting match." The Citizen's Voice, August 26: 5.

—. 1986. "Haunted family nregotiating movie deal." The Citizen's Voice, September 6: 2.

Collins, Jim. 1986. "West Pittston Mystery: Is basis murder or mishmash." Scranton Times, August 22: 3.

—. 1986. "If you like sideshows, there's one close to home." Times-Tribune, August 31: 23.

—. 1986. "Screen exorcist Jason Miller visits site of demonic doings." Times-Tribune, August 22: 3.

Corbett, Steve. 1986. "Family: Home is under siege by evil spirits." Times Leader, August 19: 1.

Curran, Robert. 1988. The Haunted: One Family's Nightmare. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

—. 1986. "Brain surgery revelation casts demon dwelling doubts." The Scrantonia, August 24: 15.

—. 1986. "Smurls credit prayers of many with cleansing house of demons." The Tribune, October 27: 3.

DeAndrea, Francis. 1986. "Different kind of scare job." Times-Tribune, August 30: 3.

Kurtz, Paul. 1987. "A case study of the West Pittston 'haunted' house." The Skeptical Inquirer 11 (Winter): 137-146.

Lancaster New Era. 1986. "Scientists, priest skeptical about 'demons' in house." Lancaster New Era, August 23: 1.

Morning Call. 1986. "Demons: Exorcisms fail to end family's nightmare." The Morning Call, August 22: 3.

Porter, Jill. 1986. "A demon by any other name." Philadelphia Daily News, August 29: 2.

Rotstein, Gary. 1986. "Bedeviled: Town is divided over 'haunted' family." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 25: 1.

Shurmaitis, Dawn. 1986. "Demonologist says family is 'under attack'." Times Leader, August 19: 12.

Singleton, David. 1986. "Publicity has cost haunted family." Danville News, August 23: 1.

Trosky, Pat. 1986. "Are ghosts haunting West Pittston family?" Citizen's Voice, August 20: 3.


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]]> Mon, 7 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-alleged-smurl-family-haunting-pt-1-Zx5vOP1S On August 19, 1986, a curious news item appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader regarding the home of West Pittston, PA family Jack and Janet Smurl. The couple claimed, for more than eighteen months their home had been a battleground of spiritual warfare that included everything from ghosts wandering the halls and tormenting the family dog to demons attacking the children and even sexually assaulting the adults in the house.The article in the Times Leader began a weeks-long fascination with the family and their ordeal, drawing reporters from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, and eventually attracting the attention of self-proclaimed demonologist and psychic medium Ed and Lorraine Warren. At first, the Smurls' claims of demonic infestation were taken seriously by the church, many members of the press, and countless of the Smurls neighbors. As time wore on, however, the inability of both the Smurls and the Warren’s to produce any evidence of their supposed haunting led many to believe the claims were just a hoax perpetrated by the family for attention and fame.



Thank you to David White for research assistance

References

Citizen's Voice. 2017. John James Smurl obituary. June 23. Accessed July 5, 2023. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizensvoice/name/john-smurl-obituary?id=15953106.

—. 1986. "Ghosdt briefing turns into shouting match." The Citizen's Voice, August 26: 5.

—. 1986. "Haunted family nregotiating movie deal." The Citizen's Voice, September 6: 2.

Collins, Jim. 1986. "West Pittston Mystery: Is basis murder or mishmash." Scranton Times, August 22: 3.

—. 1986. "If you like sideshows, there's one close to home." Times-Tribune, August 31: 23.

—. 1986. "Screen exorcist Jason Miller visits site of demonic doings." Times-Tribune, August 22: 3.

Corbett, Steve. 1986. "Family: Home is under siege by evil spirits." Times Leader, August 19: 1.

Curran, Robert. 1988. The Haunted: One Family's Nightmare. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

—. 1986. "Brain surgery revelation casts demon dwelling doubts." The Scrantonia, August 24: 15.

—. 1986. "Smurls credit prayers of many with cleansing house of demons." The Tribune, October 27: 3.

DeAndrea, Francis. 1986. "Different kind of scare job." Times-Tribune, August 30: 3.

Kurtz, Paul. 1987. "A case study of the West Pittston 'haunted' house." The Skeptical Inquirer 11 (Winter): 137-146.

Lancaster New Era. 1986. "Scientists, priest skeptical about 'demons' in house." Lancaster New Era, August 23: 1.

Morning Call. 1986. "Demons: Exorcisms fail to end family's nightmare." The Morning Call, August 22: 3.

Porter, Jill. 1986. "A demon by any other name." Philadelphia Daily News, August 29: 2.

Rotstein, Gary. 1986. "Bedeviled: Town is divided over 'haunted' family." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 25: 1.

Shurmaitis, Dawn. 1986. "Demonologist says family is 'under attack'." Times Leader, August 19: 12.

Singleton, David. 1986. "Publicity has cost haunted family." Danville News, August 23: 1.

Trosky, Pat. 1986. "Are ghosts haunting West Pittston family?" Citizen's Voice, August 20: 3.


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]]> The Alleged Smurl Family Haunting pt 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:40 On August 19, 1986, a curious news item appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader regarding the home of West Pittston, PA family Jack and Janet Smurl. The couple claimed, for more than eighteen months their home had been a battleground of spiritual warfare that included everything from ghosts wandering the halls and tormenting the family dog to demons attacking the children and even sexually assaulting the adults in the house.The article in the Times Leader began a weeks-long fascination with the family and their ordeal, drawing reporters from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, and eventually attracting the attention of self-proclaimed demonologist and psychic medium Ed and Lorraine Warren. At first, the Smurls' claims of demonic infestation were taken seriously by the church, many members of the press, and countless of the Smurls neighbors. As time wore on, however, the inability of both the Smurls and the Warren’s to produce any evidence of their supposed haunting led many to believe the claims were just a hoax perpetrated by the family for attention and fame.  Thank you to David White for research assistance  References Citizen's Voice. 2017. John James Smurl obituary. June 23. Accessed July 5, 2023. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizensvoice/name/john-smurl-obituary?id=15953106. —. 1986. "Ghosdt briefing turns into shouting match." The Citizen's Voice, August 26: 5. —. 1986. "Haunted family nregotiating movie deal." The Citizen's Voice, September 6: 2. Collins, Jim. 1986. "West Pittston Mystery: Is basis murder or mishmash." Scranton Times, August 22: 3. —. 1986. "If you like sideshows, there's one close to home." Times-Tribune, August 31: 23. —. 1986. "Screen exorcist Jason Miller visits site of demonic doings." Times-Tribune, August 22: 3. Corbett, Steve. 1986. "Family: Home is under siege by evil spirits." Times Leader, August 19: 1. Curran, Robert. 1988. The Haunted: One Family's Nightmare. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. —. 1986. "Brain surgery revelation casts demon dwelling doubts." The Scrantonia, August 24: 15. —. 1986. "Smurls credit prayers of many with cleansing house of demons." The Tribune, October 27: 3. DeAndrea, Francis. 1986. "Different kind of scare job." Times-Tribune, August 30: 3. Kurtz, Paul. 1987. "A case study of the West Pittston 'haunted' house." The Skeptical Inquirer 11 (Winter): 137-146. Lancaster New Era. 1986. "Scientists, priest skeptical about 'demons' in house." Lancaster New Era, August 23: 1. Morning Call. 1986. "Demons: Exorcisms fail to end family's nightmare." The Morning Call, August 22: 3. Porter, Jill. 1986. "A demon by any other name." Philadelphia Daily News, August 29: 2. Rotstein, Gary. 1986. "Bedeviled: Town is divided over 'haunted' family." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 25: 1. Shurmaitis, Dawn. 1986. "Demonologist says family is 'under attack'." Times Leader, August 19: 12. Singleton, David. 1986. "Publicity has cost haunted family." Danville News, August 23: 1. Trosky, Pat. 1986. "Are ghosts haunting West Pittston family?" Citizen's Voice, August 20: 3. On August 19, 1986, a curious news item appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader regarding the home of West Pittston, PA family Jack and Janet Smurl. The couple claimed, for more than eighteen months their home had been a battleground of spiritual warfare that included everything from ghosts wandering the halls and tormenting the family dog to demons attacking the children and even sexually assaulting the adults in the house.The article in the Times Leader began a weeks-long fascination with the family and their ordeal, drawing reporters from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, and eventually attracting the attention of self-proclaimed demonologist and psychic medium Ed and Lorraine Warren. At first, the Smurls' claims of demonic infestation were taken seriously by the church, many members of the press, and countless of the Smurls neighbors. As time wore on, however, the inability of both the Smurls and the Warren’s to produce any evidence of their supposed haunting led many to believe the claims were just a hoax perpetrated by the family for attention and fame.  Thank you to David White for research assistance  References Citizen's Voice. 2017. John James Smurl obituary. June 23. Accessed July 5, 2023. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizensvoice/name/john-smurl-obituary?id=15953106. —. 1986. "Ghosdt briefing turns into shouting match." The Citizen's Voice, August 26: 5. —. 1986. "Haunted family nregotiating movie deal." The Citizen's Voice, September 6: 2. Collins, Jim. 1986. "West Pittston Mystery: Is basis murder or mishmash." Scranton Times, August 22: 3. —. 1986. "If you like sideshows, there's one close to home." Times-Tribune, August 31: 23. —. 1986. "Screen exorcist Jason Miller visits site of demonic doings." Times-Tribune, August 22: 3. Corbett, Steve. 1986. "Family: Home is under siege by evil spirits." Times Leader, August 19: 1. Curran, Robert. 1988. The Haunted: One Family's Nightmare. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. —. 1986. "Brain surgery revelation casts demon dwelling doubts." The Scrantonia, August 24: 15. —. 1986. "Smurls credit prayers of many with cleansing house of demons." The Tribune, October 27: 3. DeAndrea, Francis. 1986. "Different kind of scare job." Times-Tribune, August 30: 3. Kurtz, Paul. 1987. "A case study of the West Pittston 'haunted' house." The Skeptical Inquirer 11 (Winter): 137-146. Lancaster New Era. 1986. "Scientists, priest skeptical about 'demons' in house." Lancaster New Era, August 23: 1. Morning Call. 1986. "Demons: Exorcisms fail to end family's nightmare." The Morning Call, August 22: 3. Porter, Jill. 1986. "A demon by any other name." Philadelphia Daily News, August 29: 2. Rotstein, Gary. 1986. "Bedeviled: Town is divided over 'haunted' family." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 25: 1. Shurmaitis, Dawn. 1986. "Demonologist says family is 'under attack'." Times Leader, August 19: 12. Singleton, David. 1986. "Publicity has cost haunted family." Danville News, August 23: 1. Trosky, Pat. 1986. "Are ghosts haunting West Pittston family?" Citizen's Voice, August 20: 3. true crime, exhibit c true full 483 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pleGSBxRlNY02PX3iY0mXMkLw5p3uJ1Nb7DnHQsOkjw The Murders of Jennifer Corbin and Dolly Hearn- Part 2 The more Gwinnett County detectives dug into Bart Corbin’s life and history, the more convinced they were that the forty-year-old dentist wasn’t just responsible for the death of his wife, but also for the death of his girlfriend nearly a decade and a half earlier. For two years Corbin denied any involvement in the deaths, insisting both women had killed themselves. Then, just days before his trial was to begin, he shocked everyone by pleading guilty to both murders in exchange for two life sentences with the possibility of parole after fifteen years.



Thank you so much to David White for research assistance :)

References

Atlanta Journal Constitution. 2006. "Timeline of events in Barton Corbin's case." The Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 17.

Bentley, Rosalind. 2004. "Corbin arrest is 'hard'." The Atlanta Journal-Constituion , December 23.

Bentley, Rosalind, and Lateef Mungin. 2006. "Barton Corbin case: How they nailed him." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 17.

Bentley, Rosalind, Lateef Mungin, and Beth Warren. 2006. "Guilty guilty: Corbin pleads." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 16.

Bruner, Tasgola Karla. 2004. "The Corbin case: Med-school girlfriend was fearful." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16.

—. 2004. "Parallels revive case of Augusta tragedy." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13.

—. 2004. "Similarities in 'suicides' are haunting ." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16.

Bruner, Tasgola Karla, and John Ghirardini. 2004. "Dentist main 'focus'." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13.

Glatt, John. 2007. The Doctor's Wife: A True Story of Marriage, Deception and Two Grusom Deaths.New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Hansen, Jane. 2006. "Dolly's truth: To her family, her death in 1990 was never a mystery." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 15.

Mungin, Lateef. 2004. "Dacula man sought after wife's shooting." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8.

—. 2004. "Death called homicide, not suicide." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8.

—. 2004. "Dentist's kin to testify before grand jury today." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 15.

Rankin, Bill, and Bill Topry. 2005. "Corbin faces double danger." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 9.

Stafford, Rob. 2006. Death and the Dentist. October 18. Accessed June 25, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15253153.


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]]> Thu, 3 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murders-of-jennifer-corbin-and-dolly-hearn-part-2-x1l4fZbA The more Gwinnett County detectives dug into Bart Corbin’s life and history, the more convinced they were that the forty-year-old dentist wasn’t just responsible for the death of his wife, but also for the death of his girlfriend nearly a decade and a half earlier. For two years Corbin denied any involvement in the deaths, insisting both women had killed themselves. Then, just days before his trial was to begin, he shocked everyone by pleading guilty to both murders in exchange for two life sentences with the possibility of parole after fifteen years.



Thank you so much to David White for research assistance :)

References

Atlanta Journal Constitution. 2006. "Timeline of events in Barton Corbin's case." The Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 17.

Bentley, Rosalind. 2004. "Corbin arrest is 'hard'." The Atlanta Journal-Constituion , December 23.

Bentley, Rosalind, and Lateef Mungin. 2006. "Barton Corbin case: How they nailed him." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 17.

Bentley, Rosalind, Lateef Mungin, and Beth Warren. 2006. "Guilty guilty: Corbin pleads." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 16.

Bruner, Tasgola Karla. 2004. "The Corbin case: Med-school girlfriend was fearful." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16.

—. 2004. "Parallels revive case of Augusta tragedy." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13.

—. 2004. "Similarities in 'suicides' are haunting ." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16.

Bruner, Tasgola Karla, and John Ghirardini. 2004. "Dentist main 'focus'." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13.

Glatt, John. 2007. The Doctor's Wife: A True Story of Marriage, Deception and Two Grusom Deaths.New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Hansen, Jane. 2006. "Dolly's truth: To her family, her death in 1990 was never a mystery." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 15.

Mungin, Lateef. 2004. "Dacula man sought after wife's shooting." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8.

—. 2004. "Death called homicide, not suicide." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8.

—. 2004. "Dentist's kin to testify before grand jury today." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 15.

Rankin, Bill, and Bill Topry. 2005. "Corbin faces double danger." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 9.

Stafford, Rob. 2006. Death and the Dentist. October 18. Accessed June 25, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15253153.


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]]> The Murders of Jennifer Corbin and Dolly Hearn- Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:44:39 The more Gwinnett County detectives dug into Bart Corbin’s life and history, the more convinced they were that the forty-year-old dentist wasn’t just responsible for the death of his wife, but also for the death of his girlfriend nearly a decade and a half earlier. For two years Corbin denied any involvement in the deaths, insisting both women had killed themselves. Then, just days before his trial was to begin, he shocked everyone by pleading guilty to both murders in exchange for two life sentences with the possibility of parole after fifteen years. Thank you so much to David White for research assistance :) References Atlanta Journal Constitution. 2006. "Timeline of events in Barton Corbin's case." The Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 17. Bentley, Rosalind. 2004. "Corbin arrest is 'hard'." The Atlanta Journal-Constituion , December 23. Bentley, Rosalind, and Lateef Mungin. 2006. "Barton Corbin case: How they nailed him." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 17. Bentley, Rosalind, Lateef Mungin, and Beth Warren. 2006. "Guilty guilty: Corbin pleads." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 16. Bruner, Tasgola Karla. 2004. "The Corbin case: Med-school girlfriend was fearful." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16. —. 2004. "Parallels revive case of Augusta tragedy." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13. —. 2004. "Similarities in 'suicides' are haunting ." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16. Bruner, Tasgola Karla, and John Ghirardini. 2004. "Dentist main 'focus'." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13. Glatt, John. 2007. The Doctor's Wife: A True Story of Marriage, Deception and Two Grusom Deaths.New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Hansen, Jane. 2006. "Dolly's truth: To her family, her death in 1990 was never a mystery." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 15. Mungin, Lateef. 2004. "Dacula man sought after wife's shooting." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8. —. 2004. "Death called homicide, not suicide." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8. —. 2004. "Dentist's kin to testify before grand jury today." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 15. Rankin, Bill, and Bill Topry. 2005. "Corbin faces double danger." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 9. Stafford, Rob. 2006. Death and the Dentist. October 18. Accessed June 25, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15253153. The more Gwinnett County detectives dug into Bart Corbin’s life and history, the more convinced they were that the forty-year-old dentist wasn’t just responsible for the death of his wife, but also for the death of his girlfriend nearly a decade and a half earlier. For two years Corbin denied any involvement in the deaths, insisting both women had killed themselves. Then, just days before his trial was to begin, he shocked everyone by pleading guilty to both murders in exchange for two life sentences with the possibility of parole after fifteen years. Thank you so much to David White for research assistance :) References Atlanta Journal Constitution. 2006. "Timeline of events in Barton Corbin's case." The Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 17. Bentley, Rosalind. 2004. "Corbin arrest is 'hard'." The Atlanta Journal-Constituion , December 23. Bentley, Rosalind, and Lateef Mungin. 2006. "Barton Corbin case: How they nailed him." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 17. Bentley, Rosalind, Lateef Mungin, and Beth Warren. 2006. "Guilty guilty: Corbin pleads." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 16. Bruner, Tasgola Karla. 2004. "The Corbin case: Med-school girlfriend was fearful." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16. —. 2004. "Parallels revive case of Augusta tragedy." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13. —. 2004. "Similarities in 'suicides' are haunting ." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16. Bruner, Tasgola Karla, and John Ghirardini. 2004. "Dentist main 'focus'." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13. Glatt, John. 2007. The Doctor's Wife: A True Story of Marriage, Deception and Two Grusom Deaths.New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Hansen, Jane. 2006. "Dolly's truth: To her family, her death in 1990 was never a mystery." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 15. Mungin, Lateef. 2004. "Dacula man sought after wife's shooting." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8. —. 2004. "Death called homicide, not suicide." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8. —. 2004. "Dentist's kin to testify before grand jury today." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 15. Rankin, Bill, and Bill Topry. 2005. "Corbin faces double danger." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 9. Stafford, Rob. 2006. Death and the Dentist. October 18. Accessed June 25, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15253153. true crime, exhibit c true full 482 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/u3tVt-zBqdyzCK6VGsNE-KfoGwgdA87FUdeZR1uQmbg The Murder of Jennifer Corbin- Part 1 When Gwinnett County sheriff’s officers responded to a call about a shooting at the home of Dr. Barton Corbin on the morning of December 4, 2004, they discovered the body of the doctor’s wife, Jennifer Corbin, dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Within a few days, however, investigators learned some things about Bart Corbin that led them to believe that the thirty-three-year-old mother of two may not have taken her own life.


Thank you so much to David White for research assistance :)

References:

Atlanta Journal Constitution. 2006. "Timeline of events in Barton Corbin's case." The Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 17.


Bentley, Rosalind. 2004. "Corbin arrest is 'hard'." The Atlanta Journal-Constituion , December 23.


Bentley, Rosalind, and Lateef Mungin. 2006. "Barton Corbin case: How they nailed him." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 17.


Bentley, Rosalind, Lateef Mungin, and Beth Warren. 2006. "Guilty guilty: Corbin pleads." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 16.


Bruner, Tasgola Karla. 2004. "The Corbin case: Med-school girlfriend was fearful." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16.


—. 2004. "Parallels revive case of Augusta tragedy." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13.


—. 2004. "Similarities in 'suicides' are haunting ." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16.


Bruner, Tasgola Karla, and John Ghirardini. 2004. "Dentist main 'focus'." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13.


Glatt, John. 2007. The Doctor's Wife: A True Story of Marriage, Deception and Two Grusom Deaths. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.


Hansen, Jane. 2006. "Dolly's truth: To her family, her death in 1990 was never a mystery." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 15.


Mungin, Lateef. 2004. "Dacula man sought after wife's shooting." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8.


—. 2004. "Death called homicide, not suicide." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8.


—. 2004. "Dentist's kin to testify before grand jury today." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 15.


Rankin, Bill, and Bill Topry. 2005. "Corbin faces double danger." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 9.


Stafford, Rob. 2006. Death and the Dentist. October 18. Accessed June 25, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15253153

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]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-jennifer-corbin-part-1-2eQkLxiI When Gwinnett County sheriff’s officers responded to a call about a shooting at the home of Dr. Barton Corbin on the morning of December 4, 2004, they discovered the body of the doctor’s wife, Jennifer Corbin, dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Within a few days, however, investigators learned some things about Bart Corbin that led them to believe that the thirty-three-year-old mother of two may not have taken her own life.


Thank you so much to David White for research assistance :)

References:

Atlanta Journal Constitution. 2006. "Timeline of events in Barton Corbin's case." The Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 17.


Bentley, Rosalind. 2004. "Corbin arrest is 'hard'." The Atlanta Journal-Constituion , December 23.


Bentley, Rosalind, and Lateef Mungin. 2006. "Barton Corbin case: How they nailed him." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 17.


Bentley, Rosalind, Lateef Mungin, and Beth Warren. 2006. "Guilty guilty: Corbin pleads." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 16.


Bruner, Tasgola Karla. 2004. "The Corbin case: Med-school girlfriend was fearful." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16.


—. 2004. "Parallels revive case of Augusta tragedy." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13.


—. 2004. "Similarities in 'suicides' are haunting ." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16.


Bruner, Tasgola Karla, and John Ghirardini. 2004. "Dentist main 'focus'." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13.


Glatt, John. 2007. The Doctor's Wife: A True Story of Marriage, Deception and Two Grusom Deaths. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.


Hansen, Jane. 2006. "Dolly's truth: To her family, her death in 1990 was never a mystery." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 15.


Mungin, Lateef. 2004. "Dacula man sought after wife's shooting." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8.


—. 2004. "Death called homicide, not suicide." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8.


—. 2004. "Dentist's kin to testify before grand jury today." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 15.


Rankin, Bill, and Bill Topry. 2005. "Corbin faces double danger." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 9.


Stafford, Rob. 2006. Death and the Dentist. October 18. Accessed June 25, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15253153

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]]> The Murder of Jennifer Corbin- Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:09 When Gwinnett County sheriff’s officers responded to a call about a shooting at the home of Dr. Barton Corbin on the morning of December 4, 2004, they discovered the body of the doctor’s wife, Jennifer Corbin, dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Within a few days, however, investigators learned some things about Bart Corbin that led them to believe that the thirty-three-year-old mother of two may not have taken her own life.  Thank you so much to David White for research assistance :) References: Atlanta Journal Constitution. 2006. "Timeline of events in Barton Corbin's case." The Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 17. Bentley, Rosalind. 2004. "Corbin arrest is 'hard'." The Atlanta Journal-Constituion , December 23. Bentley, Rosalind, and Lateef Mungin. 2006. "Barton Corbin case: How they nailed him." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 17. Bentley, Rosalind, Lateef Mungin, and Beth Warren. 2006. "Guilty guilty: Corbin pleads." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 16. Bruner, Tasgola Karla. 2004. "The Corbin case: Med-school girlfriend was fearful." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16. —. 2004. "Parallels revive case of Augusta tragedy." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13. —. 2004. "Similarities in 'suicides' are haunting ." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16. Bruner, Tasgola Karla, and John Ghirardini. 2004. "Dentist main 'focus'." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13. Glatt, John. 2007. The Doctor's Wife: A True Story of Marriage, Deception and Two Grusom Deaths. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Hansen, Jane. 2006. "Dolly's truth: To her family, her death in 1990 was never a mystery." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 15. Mungin, Lateef. 2004. "Dacula man sought after wife's shooting." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8. —. 2004. "Death called homicide, not suicide." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8. —. 2004. "Dentist's kin to testify before grand jury today." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 15. Rankin, Bill, and Bill Topry. 2005. "Corbin faces double danger." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 9. Stafford, Rob. 2006. Death and the Dentist. October 18. Accessed June 25, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15253153 When Gwinnett County sheriff’s officers responded to a call about a shooting at the home of Dr. Barton Corbin on the morning of December 4, 2004, they discovered the body of the doctor’s wife, Jennifer Corbin, dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Within a few days, however, investigators learned some things about Bart Corbin that led them to believe that the thirty-three-year-old mother of two may not have taken her own life.  Thank you so much to David White for research assistance :) References: Atlanta Journal Constitution. 2006. "Timeline of events in Barton Corbin's case." The Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 17. Bentley, Rosalind. 2004. "Corbin arrest is 'hard'." The Atlanta Journal-Constituion , December 23. Bentley, Rosalind, and Lateef Mungin. 2006. "Barton Corbin case: How they nailed him." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 17. Bentley, Rosalind, Lateef Mungin, and Beth Warren. 2006. "Guilty guilty: Corbin pleads." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 16. Bruner, Tasgola Karla. 2004. "The Corbin case: Med-school girlfriend was fearful." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16. —. 2004. "Parallels revive case of Augusta tragedy." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13. —. 2004. "Similarities in 'suicides' are haunting ." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16. Bruner, Tasgola Karla, and John Ghirardini. 2004. "Dentist main 'focus'." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 13. Glatt, John. 2007. The Doctor's Wife: A True Story of Marriage, Deception and Two Grusom Deaths. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Hansen, Jane. 2006. "Dolly's truth: To her family, her death in 1990 was never a mystery." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 15. Mungin, Lateef. 2004. "Dacula man sought after wife's shooting." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8. —. 2004. "Death called homicide, not suicide." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 8. —. 2004. "Dentist's kin to testify before grand jury today." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 15. Rankin, Bill, and Bill Topry. 2005. "Corbin faces double danger." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 9. Stafford, Rob. 2006. Death and the Dentist. October 18. Accessed June 25, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15253153 true crime, exhibit c true full 481 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/en0n3PAgawLWzBW13WwavLP996iz5g7D1P_kGQxUf0A Listener Tales 76 It’s Listener tales 76 and guess what!?! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! This installment is all about your spooky haunted demon homes. We’ve got ghosts on ghosts up in here. We don’t know which is the scariest but we do know we would like to never live in these homes. Like…. Ever. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-76-E6G7fHBd It’s Listener tales 76 and guess what!?! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! This installment is all about your spooky haunted demon homes. We’ve got ghosts on ghosts up in here. We don’t know which is the scariest but we do know we would like to never live in these homes. Like…. Ever. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 76 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:18 It’s Listener tales 76 and guess what!?! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! This installment is all about your spooky haunted demon homes. We’ve got ghosts on ghosts up in here. We don’t know which is the scariest but we do know we would like to never live in these homes. Like…. Ever. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) It’s Listener tales 76 and guess what!?! It’s brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU! This installment is all about your spooky haunted demon homes. We’ve got ghosts on ghosts up in here. We don’t know which is the scariest but we do know we would like to never live in these homes. Like…. Ever. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 480 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/emigdW7AokL5nTVL-HGRTdkDsOiYPBglCyZV7G_VUlY World's End Murders On October 15, 1977, seventeen-year-olds Christine Eadie and Helen Scott met some friends at the World’s End Pub in Edinburgh’s Old Town neighborhood to celebrate their new jobs and what they assumed would be the start of their adult lives. The next day, Christine’s body was discovered by hikers near Gosford Bay, while Helen’s body was discovered in a cornfield several miles away. The Lothian and Borders Police mounted a massive investigation to identify and apprehend the killer but, despite their best efforts, evidence was sparse and by the following year the case had gone cold.


The World’s End Murders, as they’d come to be known, became one of Scotland’s most notorious cold cases, until it was reactivated in 1997 in hopes that scientific and technological advances of the previous two decades could lead them to the girls’ killer.


Thank you To the Fabulous Dave White for Research Assistance

References:

Amos, Ilona. 2019. Scots soil experts hit paydirt in old murder cases. February 28. Accessed March 17, 2023. https://www.scotsman.com/news/scots-soil-experts-hit-paydirt-old-murder-cases-2512052.

BBC News. 2007. Victim 'strangled with stocking'. August 29. Accessed March 15, 2023. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/6968530.stm.

—. 2007. World's End father gives evidence. August 30. Accessed March 15, 2023. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/6970429.stm.

Brooks, Lib. 2014. "Serial killer guilty of World's End murders." The Guardian, November 15.

Carrel, Severin. 2007. Trial of World's End murders suspect collapses. September 11. Accessed March 15, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/sep/11/ukcrime.scotland\.

Carrell, Severin. 2007. "Murder jury told of 'shifty' man." The Guardian, August 30.

Edinburgh Evening News. 1999. "World's End killer probe is wound up." Edinburgh Evening News, March 25.

Gibbons, Katie. 2014. "Accused saw murdered girls as OBJECTs, he tells World's." The Times, November 12.

Howie, Michael, and John Robertson. 2007. "Thirty years ago he murdered two innocent young women." The Scotsman, September 11.

Johnston, David, and Tom Wood. 2008. The World's End Murders: A Thirty-Year Quest for Justice. Edinburgh, Scotland: Birlinn Publishing .

Leask, David. 2014. "Edinburgh World's End murder trial underway." The Herald, October 14.

Leicester Mercury. 1977. "Douible murder hunt starts after teenage girls found dead." Leicester Mercury, October 17: 17.

Macaskill, Mark. 2014. "World's End 'shows killers won't escape'." Sunday Times, November 16.

Mega, Marcello. 1997. "Gangster linked to girls' murder." Sunday Times, March 23.

Robertson, John. 2007. "World's End accused blames brother-in-law." The Scotsman, August 28.

Rodrick, Vic, and Marcello Mega. 2014. "'One-in-billion chance DNA is not Sinclair's'." The Herald, October 25.

The Herald. 2014. "Defendant touched 'most if not all' ligatures, says expert." The Herald, November 5.

—. 2022. "My parents feared for me after World's End horror, says Ian." The Herald, October 17.

—. 2014. Victim of World's End murder struggled as killer tied her up. October 21. Accessed March 15, 2023. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13185780.victim-worlds-end-murder-struggled-killer-tied/.

The Times. 2007. "Wife of man accused in World's End murder trial agrees to speak." The Times, September 1.

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]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/worlds-end-murders-hkeNcjnH On October 15, 1977, seventeen-year-olds Christine Eadie and Helen Scott met some friends at the World’s End Pub in Edinburgh’s Old Town neighborhood to celebrate their new jobs and what they assumed would be the start of their adult lives. The next day, Christine’s body was discovered by hikers near Gosford Bay, while Helen’s body was discovered in a cornfield several miles away. The Lothian and Borders Police mounted a massive investigation to identify and apprehend the killer but, despite their best efforts, evidence was sparse and by the following year the case had gone cold.


The World’s End Murders, as they’d come to be known, became one of Scotland’s most notorious cold cases, until it was reactivated in 1997 in hopes that scientific and technological advances of the previous two decades could lead them to the girls’ killer.


Thank you To the Fabulous Dave White for Research Assistance

References:

Amos, Ilona. 2019. Scots soil experts hit paydirt in old murder cases. February 28. Accessed March 17, 2023. https://www.scotsman.com/news/scots-soil-experts-hit-paydirt-old-murder-cases-2512052.

BBC News. 2007. Victim 'strangled with stocking'. August 29. Accessed March 15, 2023. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/6968530.stm.

—. 2007. World's End father gives evidence. August 30. Accessed March 15, 2023. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/6970429.stm.

Brooks, Lib. 2014. "Serial killer guilty of World's End murders." The Guardian, November 15.

Carrel, Severin. 2007. Trial of World's End murders suspect collapses. September 11. Accessed March 15, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/sep/11/ukcrime.scotland\.

Carrell, Severin. 2007. "Murder jury told of 'shifty' man." The Guardian, August 30.

Edinburgh Evening News. 1999. "World's End killer probe is wound up." Edinburgh Evening News, March 25.

Gibbons, Katie. 2014. "Accused saw murdered girls as OBJECTs, he tells World's." The Times, November 12.

Howie, Michael, and John Robertson. 2007. "Thirty years ago he murdered two innocent young women." The Scotsman, September 11.

Johnston, David, and Tom Wood. 2008. The World's End Murders: A Thirty-Year Quest for Justice. Edinburgh, Scotland: Birlinn Publishing .

Leask, David. 2014. "Edinburgh World's End murder trial underway." The Herald, October 14.

Leicester Mercury. 1977. "Douible murder hunt starts after teenage girls found dead." Leicester Mercury, October 17: 17.

Macaskill, Mark. 2014. "World's End 'shows killers won't escape'." Sunday Times, November 16.

Mega, Marcello. 1997. "Gangster linked to girls' murder." Sunday Times, March 23.

Robertson, John. 2007. "World's End accused blames brother-in-law." The Scotsman, August 28.

Rodrick, Vic, and Marcello Mega. 2014. "'One-in-billion chance DNA is not Sinclair's'." The Herald, October 25.

The Herald. 2014. "Defendant touched 'most if not all' ligatures, says expert." The Herald, November 5.

—. 2022. "My parents feared for me after World's End horror, says Ian." The Herald, October 17.

—. 2014. Victim of World's End murder struggled as killer tied her up. October 21. Accessed March 15, 2023. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13185780.victim-worlds-end-murder-struggled-killer-tied/.

The Times. 2007. "Wife of man accused in World's End murder trial agrees to speak." The Times, September 1.

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]]> World's End Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:42 On October 15, 1977, seventeen-year-olds Christine Eadie and Helen Scott met some friends at the World’s End Pub in Edinburgh’s Old Town neighborhood to celebrate their new jobs and what they assumed would be the start of their adult lives. The next day, Christine’s body was discovered by hikers near Gosford Bay, while Helen’s body was discovered in a cornfield several miles away. The Lothian and Borders Police mounted a massive investigation to identify and apprehend the killer but, despite their best efforts, evidence was sparse and by the following year the case had gone cold.  The World’s End Murders, as they’d come to be known, became one of Scotland’s most notorious cold cases, until it was reactivated in 1997 in hopes that scientific and technological advances of the previous two decades could lead them to the girls’ killer. Thank you To the Fabulous Dave White for Research Assistance  References: Amos, Ilona. 2019. Scots soil experts hit paydirt in old murder cases. February 28. Accessed March 17, 2023. https://www.scotsman.com/news/scots-soil-experts-hit-paydirt-old-murder-cases-2512052. BBC News. 2007. Victim 'strangled with stocking'. August 29. Accessed March 15, 2023. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/6968530.stm. —. 2007. World's End father gives evidence. August 30. Accessed March 15, 2023. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/6970429.stm. Brooks, Lib. 2014. "Serial killer guilty of World's End murders." The Guardian, November 15. Carrel, Severin. 2007. Trial of World's End murders suspect collapses. September 11. Accessed March 15, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/sep/11/ukcrime.scotland\. Carrell, Severin. 2007. "Murder jury told of 'shifty' man." The Guardian, August 30. Edinburgh Evening News. 1999. "World's End killer probe is wound up." Edinburgh Evening News, March 25. Gibbons, Katie. 2014. "Accused saw murdered girls as OBJECTs, he tells World's." The Times, November 12. Howie, Michael, and John Robertson. 2007. "Thirty years ago he murdered two innocent young women." The Scotsman, September 11. Johnston, David, and Tom Wood. 2008. The World's End Murders: A Thirty-Year Quest for Justice. Edinburgh, Scotland: Birlinn Publishing . Leask, David. 2014. "Edinburgh World's End murder trial underway." The Herald, October 14. Leicester Mercury. 1977. "Douible murder hunt starts after teenage girls found dead." Leicester Mercury, October 17: 17. Macaskill, Mark. 2014. "World's End 'shows killers won't escape'." Sunday Times, November 16. Mega, Marcello. 1997. "Gangster linked to girls' murder." Sunday Times, March 23. Robertson, John. 2007. "World's End accused blames brother-in-law." The Scotsman, August 28. Rodrick, Vic, and Marcello Mega. 2014. "'One-in-billion chance DNA is not Sinclair's'." The Herald, October 25. The Herald. 2014. "Defendant touched 'most if not all' ligatures, says expert." The Herald, November 5. —. 2022. "My parents feared for me after World's End horror, says Ian." The Herald, October 17. —. 2014. Victim of World's End murder struggled as killer tied her up. October 21. Accessed March 15, 2023. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13185780.victim-worlds-end-murder-struggled-killer-tied/. The Times. 2007. "Wife of man accused in World's End murder trial agrees to speak." The Times, September 1. On October 15, 1977, seventeen-year-olds Christine Eadie and Helen Scott met some friends at the World’s End Pub in Edinburgh’s Old Town neighborhood to celebrate their new jobs and what they assumed would be the start of their adult lives. The next day, Christine’s body was discovered by hikers near Gosford Bay, while Helen’s body was discovered in a cornfield several miles away. The Lothian and Borders Police mounted a massive investigation to identify and apprehend the killer but, despite their best efforts, evidence was sparse and by the following year the case had gone cold.  The World’s End Murders, as they’d come to be known, became one of Scotland’s most notorious cold cases, until it was reactivated in 1997 in hopes that scientific and technological advances of the previous two decades could lead them to the girls’ killer. Thank you To the Fabulous Dave White for Research Assistance  References: Amos, Ilona. 2019. Scots soil experts hit paydirt in old murder cases. February 28. Accessed March 17, 2023. https://www.scotsman.com/news/scots-soil-experts-hit-paydirt-old-murder-cases-2512052. BBC News. 2007. Victim 'strangled with stocking'. August 29. Accessed March 15, 2023. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/6968530.stm. —. 2007. World's End father gives evidence. August 30. Accessed March 15, 2023. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/6970429.stm. Brooks, Lib. 2014. "Serial killer guilty of World's End murders." The Guardian, November 15. Carrel, Severin. 2007. Trial of World's End murders suspect collapses. September 11. Accessed March 15, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/sep/11/ukcrime.scotland\. Carrell, Severin. 2007. "Murder jury told of 'shifty' man." The Guardian, August 30. Edinburgh Evening News. 1999. "World's End killer probe is wound up." Edinburgh Evening News, March 25. Gibbons, Katie. 2014. "Accused saw murdered girls as OBJECTs, he tells World's." The Times, November 12. Howie, Michael, and John Robertson. 2007. "Thirty years ago he murdered two innocent young women." The Scotsman, September 11. Johnston, David, and Tom Wood. 2008. The World's End Murders: A Thirty-Year Quest for Justice. Edinburgh, Scotland: Birlinn Publishing . Leask, David. 2014. "Edinburgh World's End murder trial underway." The Herald, October 14. Leicester Mercury. 1977. "Douible murder hunt starts after teenage girls found dead." Leicester Mercury, October 17: 17. Macaskill, Mark. 2014. "World's End 'shows killers won't escape'." Sunday Times, November 16. Mega, Marcello. 1997. "Gangster linked to girls' murder." Sunday Times, March 23. Robertson, John. 2007. "World's End accused blames brother-in-law." The Scotsman, August 28. Rodrick, Vic, and Marcello Mega. 2014. "'One-in-billion chance DNA is not Sinclair's'." The Herald, October 25. The Herald. 2014. "Defendant touched 'most if not all' ligatures, says expert." The Herald, November 5. —. 2022. "My parents feared for me after World's End horror, says Ian." The Herald, October 17. —. 2014. Victim of World's End murder struggled as killer tied her up. October 21. Accessed March 15, 2023. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13185780.victim-worlds-end-murder-struggled-killer-tied/. The Times. 2007. "Wife of man accused in World's End murder trial agrees to speak." The Times, September 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 479 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/mRAlNuQYSJ3AjuAX6q2yOpRHHoXrzfwCkHcxnvHWbwU Michele Neurauter On August 28, 2017, police in Corning, NY responded to a call about “suspicious circumstances” at the home of forty-six-year-old mother of three Michele Neurauter. Upon entering the home, the scene appeared to be a fairly straightforward suicide; however, investigators were immediately suspicious that Michele Neurauter had been murdered and the scene had been staged to look like suicide. Michele’s mother, Jeanne Laundy, agreed, and she had a pretty good idea of who would have wanted to kill her daughter: Michele’s ex-husband, Lloyd Neurauter.


Investigators quickly learned Michele and Lloyd Neurauter had been involved in a bitter custody battle for years, and Michele had repeatedly accused her ex-husband of trying to turn their children against her. After months of investigation, Corning detectives discovered that not only had Lloyd Neurauter succeeded in turning his children against Michele, but he had also recruited his second-oldest daughter, Karrie, to help him murder her mother.


Thank you to the debonair David White for research assistance


References:

Kingsley, Jennifer. 2010. "Nickelodeon recognizes Corning woman's blog about parenting." Star-Gazette, June 1: 3.


Moriarty, Erin. 2020. "I had to choose": Did a father brainwash his daughter to help plan her mother's murder?February 8. Accessed June 14, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michele-neurauter-murder-i-had-to-choose-did-a-father-brainwash-his-daughter-to-help-plan-to-kill-her-mother/.


Murray, Jeff. 2018. "N. Brunswick man gets life, no parole, for murder." Central New Jersey Home News, December 5: A1.


—. 2018. "Ex-RIT student, dad indicted in Corning slaying." Democrat and Chronicle, February 23: A2.


—. 2018. "RIT student pleads not guilty to murder." Democrat and Chronicle, Janaury 27: A15.


—. 2018. "DA: Murder suspect tried to bribe witness." Star-Gazette, April 13: A1.


—. 2018. "Man pleads guilty to killing wife in Corning." Star-Gazette, October 13: A1.


—. 2018. "Murder suspect pleads guilty." Star-Gazette, March 9: A1.


—. 2018. "Two charged with murder." Star-Gazette, January 26: A1.


NBC. 2019. Dateline: The Ultimatum. New York.


Smith, Jeff. 2020. "Karrie Neurauter, manipulated into helping kill mother, released from prison." The Corning Leader, Janaury 30.


Teurfs, Kathryne. 2020. Daughter who pleaded guilty to helping her father plan to kill her mother released from prison. February 7. Accessed June 15, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/karrie-neurauter-daughter-who-pleaded-guilty-to-helping-her-father-kill-her-mother-released-from-prison/.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/michele-neurauter-pKSjx8uQ On August 28, 2017, police in Corning, NY responded to a call about “suspicious circumstances” at the home of forty-six-year-old mother of three Michele Neurauter. Upon entering the home, the scene appeared to be a fairly straightforward suicide; however, investigators were immediately suspicious that Michele Neurauter had been murdered and the scene had been staged to look like suicide. Michele’s mother, Jeanne Laundy, agreed, and she had a pretty good idea of who would have wanted to kill her daughter: Michele’s ex-husband, Lloyd Neurauter.


Investigators quickly learned Michele and Lloyd Neurauter had been involved in a bitter custody battle for years, and Michele had repeatedly accused her ex-husband of trying to turn their children against her. After months of investigation, Corning detectives discovered that not only had Lloyd Neurauter succeeded in turning his children against Michele, but he had also recruited his second-oldest daughter, Karrie, to help him murder her mother.


Thank you to the debonair David White for research assistance


References:

Kingsley, Jennifer. 2010. "Nickelodeon recognizes Corning woman's blog about parenting." Star-Gazette, June 1: 3.


Moriarty, Erin. 2020. "I had to choose": Did a father brainwash his daughter to help plan her mother's murder?February 8. Accessed June 14, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michele-neurauter-murder-i-had-to-choose-did-a-father-brainwash-his-daughter-to-help-plan-to-kill-her-mother/.


Murray, Jeff. 2018. "N. Brunswick man gets life, no parole, for murder." Central New Jersey Home News, December 5: A1.


—. 2018. "Ex-RIT student, dad indicted in Corning slaying." Democrat and Chronicle, February 23: A2.


—. 2018. "RIT student pleads not guilty to murder." Democrat and Chronicle, Janaury 27: A15.


—. 2018. "DA: Murder suspect tried to bribe witness." Star-Gazette, April 13: A1.


—. 2018. "Man pleads guilty to killing wife in Corning." Star-Gazette, October 13: A1.


—. 2018. "Murder suspect pleads guilty." Star-Gazette, March 9: A1.


—. 2018. "Two charged with murder." Star-Gazette, January 26: A1.


NBC. 2019. Dateline: The Ultimatum. New York.


Smith, Jeff. 2020. "Karrie Neurauter, manipulated into helping kill mother, released from prison." The Corning Leader, Janaury 30.


Teurfs, Kathryne. 2020. Daughter who pleaded guilty to helping her father plan to kill her mother released from prison. February 7. Accessed June 15, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/karrie-neurauter-daughter-who-pleaded-guilty-to-helping-her-father-kill-her-mother-released-from-prison/.

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]]> Michele Neurauter Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:29 On August 28, 2017, police in Corning, NY responded to a call about “suspicious circumstances” at the home of forty-six-year-old mother of three Michele Neurauter. Upon entering the home, the scene appeared to be a fairly straightforward suicide; however, investigators were immediately suspicious that Michele Neurauter had been murdered and the scene had been staged to look like suicide. Michele’s mother, Jeanne Laundy, agreed, and she had a pretty good idea of who would have wanted to kill her daughter: Michele’s ex-husband, Lloyd Neurauter. Investigators quickly learned Michele and Lloyd Neurauter had been involved in a bitter custody battle for years, and Michele had repeatedly accused her ex-husband of trying to turn their children against her. After months of investigation, Corning detectives discovered that not only had Lloyd Neurauter succeeded in turning his children against Michele, but he had also recruited his second-oldest daughter, Karrie, to help him murder her mother. Thank you to the debonair David White for research assistance  References: Kingsley, Jennifer. 2010. "Nickelodeon recognizes Corning woman's blog about parenting." Star-Gazette, June 1: 3. Moriarty, Erin. 2020. "I had to choose": Did a father brainwash his daughter to help plan her mother's murder?February 8. Accessed June 14, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michele-neurauter-murder-i-had-to-choose-did-a-father-brainwash-his-daughter-to-help-plan-to-kill-her-mother/. Murray, Jeff. 2018. "N. Brunswick man gets life, no parole, for murder." Central New Jersey Home News, December 5: A1. —. 2018. "Ex-RIT student, dad indicted in Corning slaying." Democrat and Chronicle, February 23: A2. —. 2018. "RIT student pleads not guilty to murder." Democrat and Chronicle, Janaury 27: A15. —. 2018. "DA: Murder suspect tried to bribe witness." Star-Gazette, April 13: A1. —. 2018. "Man pleads guilty to killing wife in Corning." Star-Gazette, October 13: A1. —. 2018. "Murder suspect pleads guilty." Star-Gazette, March 9: A1. —. 2018. "Two charged with murder." Star-Gazette, January 26: A1. NBC. 2019. Dateline: The Ultimatum. New York. Smith, Jeff. 2020. "Karrie Neurauter, manipulated into helping kill mother, released from prison." The Corning Leader, Janaury 30. Teurfs, Kathryne. 2020. Daughter who pleaded guilty to helping her father plan to kill her mother released from prison. February 7. Accessed June 15, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/karrie-neurauter-daughter-who-pleaded-guilty-to-helping-her-father-kill-her-mother-released-from-prison/. On August 28, 2017, police in Corning, NY responded to a call about “suspicious circumstances” at the home of forty-six-year-old mother of three Michele Neurauter. Upon entering the home, the scene appeared to be a fairly straightforward suicide; however, investigators were immediately suspicious that Michele Neurauter had been murdered and the scene had been staged to look like suicide. Michele’s mother, Jeanne Laundy, agreed, and she had a pretty good idea of who would have wanted to kill her daughter: Michele’s ex-husband, Lloyd Neurauter. Investigators quickly learned Michele and Lloyd Neurauter had been involved in a bitter custody battle for years, and Michele had repeatedly accused her ex-husband of trying to turn their children against her. After months of investigation, Corning detectives discovered that not only had Lloyd Neurauter succeeded in turning his children against Michele, but he had also recruited his second-oldest daughter, Karrie, to help him murder her mother. Thank you to the debonair David White for research assistance  References: Kingsley, Jennifer. 2010. "Nickelodeon recognizes Corning woman's blog about parenting." Star-Gazette, June 1: 3. Moriarty, Erin. 2020. "I had to choose": Did a father brainwash his daughter to help plan her mother's murder?February 8. Accessed June 14, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michele-neurauter-murder-i-had-to-choose-did-a-father-brainwash-his-daughter-to-help-plan-to-kill-her-mother/. Murray, Jeff. 2018. "N. Brunswick man gets life, no parole, for murder." Central New Jersey Home News, December 5: A1. —. 2018. "Ex-RIT student, dad indicted in Corning slaying." Democrat and Chronicle, February 23: A2. —. 2018. "RIT student pleads not guilty to murder." Democrat and Chronicle, Janaury 27: A15. —. 2018. "DA: Murder suspect tried to bribe witness." Star-Gazette, April 13: A1. —. 2018. "Man pleads guilty to killing wife in Corning." Star-Gazette, October 13: A1. —. 2018. "Murder suspect pleads guilty." Star-Gazette, March 9: A1. —. 2018. "Two charged with murder." Star-Gazette, January 26: A1. NBC. 2019. Dateline: The Ultimatum. New York. Smith, Jeff. 2020. "Karrie Neurauter, manipulated into helping kill mother, released from prison." The Corning Leader, Janaury 30. Teurfs, Kathryne. 2020. Daughter who pleaded guilty to helping her father plan to kill her mother released from prison. February 7. Accessed June 15, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/karrie-neurauter-daughter-who-pleaded-guilty-to-helping-her-father-kill-her-mother-released-from-prison/. true crime, exhibit c true full 478 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2xcHdrKiX7q_JNO5J3-v05_8BusqH1aELLsxsZ7OVwA The Murder of Teresita Basa On the evening of February 21, 1977, Chicago firefighters responded to a call at the Pine Grove apartment complex. Once they’d extinguished the fire, they discovered the nude body of forty-eight-year-old Teresita Basa with a kitchen knife protruding from her chest. The apartment looked as though it had been ransacked during the commission of what they assumed was a sexual assault or robbery gone wrong. With little evidence or leads to work from, Teresita’s murder investigation quickly went cold.

But then five months later, it seemed like it was Teresita herself who led investigators to discover the man who murdered her. What followed was a truly sensational investigation and trial where not only murder, but belief was up for debate.


References

Boston Globe. 1978. "Did Voice of the Dead Name Murderer?" Boston Globe, March 6: 2.

Decatur Herald. 1979. "Man Pleads Guilty; Named by 'Voice From the Grave'." Decatur Herald, February 23: 9.

O'Brien , John, and Edward Baumann. 1978. "Accused of Murder By a Voice From The Grave." Ebony, June 01: 56-63.

O'Brien, John. 1979. "'Voice From Grave' Case a Mistrial." Chicago Tribune, Janaury 27: 3.

O'Brien, John, and Edward Baumann. 1992. Teresita: The Voice from the Grave. Los Angeles, CA: Bonus Books.

Toledo Blade. 1978. "'Voice From Grave' Suspect Ordered to Trial for Murder." Toledo Blade, September 7: 38.

Warden, Rob. 1978. "'Voice From the Grave' Evokes a Murder Trial." Washington Post, September 17.


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]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-teresita-basa-QjPqh2qm On the evening of February 21, 1977, Chicago firefighters responded to a call at the Pine Grove apartment complex. Once they’d extinguished the fire, they discovered the nude body of forty-eight-year-old Teresita Basa with a kitchen knife protruding from her chest. The apartment looked as though it had been ransacked during the commission of what they assumed was a sexual assault or robbery gone wrong. With little evidence or leads to work from, Teresita’s murder investigation quickly went cold.

But then five months later, it seemed like it was Teresita herself who led investigators to discover the man who murdered her. What followed was a truly sensational investigation and trial where not only murder, but belief was up for debate.


References

Boston Globe. 1978. "Did Voice of the Dead Name Murderer?" Boston Globe, March 6: 2.

Decatur Herald. 1979. "Man Pleads Guilty; Named by 'Voice From the Grave'." Decatur Herald, February 23: 9.

O'Brien , John, and Edward Baumann. 1978. "Accused of Murder By a Voice From The Grave." Ebony, June 01: 56-63.

O'Brien, John. 1979. "'Voice From Grave' Case a Mistrial." Chicago Tribune, Janaury 27: 3.

O'Brien, John, and Edward Baumann. 1992. Teresita: The Voice from the Grave. Los Angeles, CA: Bonus Books.

Toledo Blade. 1978. "'Voice From Grave' Suspect Ordered to Trial for Murder." Toledo Blade, September 7: 38.

Warden, Rob. 1978. "'Voice From the Grave' Evokes a Murder Trial." Washington Post, September 17.


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]]> The Murder of Teresita Basa Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:23:51 On the evening of February 21, 1977, Chicago firefighters responded to a call at the Pine Grove apartment complex. Once they’d extinguished the fire, they discovered the nude body of forty-eight-year-old Teresita Basa with a kitchen knife protruding from her chest. The apartment looked as though it had been ransacked during the commission of what they assumed was a sexual assault or robbery gone wrong. With little evidence or leads to work from, Teresita’s murder investigation quickly went cold. But then five months later, it seemed like it was Teresita herself who led investigators to discover the man who murdered her. What followed was a truly sensational investigation and trial where not only murder, but belief was up for debate. References Boston Globe. 1978. "Did Voice of the Dead Name Murderer?" Boston Globe, March 6: 2. Decatur Herald. 1979. "Man Pleads Guilty; Named by 'Voice From the Grave'." Decatur Herald, February 23: 9. O'Brien , John, and Edward Baumann. 1978. "Accused of Murder By a Voice From The Grave." Ebony, June 01: 56-63. O'Brien, John. 1979. "'Voice From Grave' Case a Mistrial." Chicago Tribune, Janaury 27: 3. O'Brien, John, and Edward Baumann. 1992. Teresita: The Voice from the Grave. Los Angeles, CA: Bonus Books. Toledo Blade. 1978. "'Voice From Grave' Suspect Ordered to Trial for Murder." Toledo Blade, September 7: 38. Warden, Rob. 1978. "'Voice From the Grave' Evokes a Murder Trial." Washington Post, September 17. On the evening of February 21, 1977, Chicago firefighters responded to a call at the Pine Grove apartment complex. Once they’d extinguished the fire, they discovered the nude body of forty-eight-year-old Teresita Basa with a kitchen knife protruding from her chest. The apartment looked as though it had been ransacked during the commission of what they assumed was a sexual assault or robbery gone wrong. With little evidence or leads to work from, Teresita’s murder investigation quickly went cold. But then five months later, it seemed like it was Teresita herself who led investigators to discover the man who murdered her. What followed was a truly sensational investigation and trial where not only murder, but belief was up for debate. References Boston Globe. 1978. "Did Voice of the Dead Name Murderer?" Boston Globe, March 6: 2. Decatur Herald. 1979. "Man Pleads Guilty; Named by 'Voice From the Grave'." Decatur Herald, February 23: 9. O'Brien , John, and Edward Baumann. 1978. "Accused of Murder By a Voice From The Grave." Ebony, June 01: 56-63. O'Brien, John. 1979. "'Voice From Grave' Case a Mistrial." Chicago Tribune, Janaury 27: 3. O'Brien, John, and Edward Baumann. 1992. Teresita: The Voice from the Grave. Los Angeles, CA: Bonus Books. Toledo Blade. 1978. "'Voice From Grave' Suspect Ordered to Trial for Murder." Toledo Blade, September 7: 38. Warden, Rob. 1978. "'Voice From the Grave' Evokes a Murder Trial." Washington Post, September 17. true crime, exhibit c true full 477 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UGL8zKG19VbxfI2rMevm6Z4nnT0wk7VFLWsTt4XG-B4 Bobby Mackey's Music World When musician Bobby Mackey opened Bobby Mackey’s Music World in 1978, he had hoped for nothing more than to open a small nightclub where audiences could enjoy the traditional country music he had devoted his life to for decades. Yet before the club was even opened, it was apparent to Bobby, his wife Janet, and manager Carl that whatever the new night club was going to be, it would be anything but normal.

In the decades since it opened, Bobby Mackey’s Music World has gained a reputation, not just as a one of Kentucky’s enduring country western clubs, but as one of America’s supposedly most haunted locations. Indeed, Bobby Mackey’s is said to be the home of several spirits whose lives revolved around, and in some cases ended on the property, including the ghosts of a lovesick showgirl, a headless pregnant woman, and the two Satan-worshipping men who took her head.

Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance :)

References

Associated Press. 1978. "State to probe fire at club near Newport." Courier-Journal, July 10: 6.

—. 1993. "Legality of lawsuit blaming bar for ghost antics to be decided." Messenger-Inquirer, October 23: 17.

Caraway, Robin. 2006. "Wilder nightclub site has storied past." Cincinnati Post, July 17: 14.

Chicago Chronicle. 1896. "Pearl Bryan's story." Chicago Chronicle, May 10: 33.

Cincinnati Enquirer. 1979. "Kentucky closes Mackey's club, citing faulty wiriing, sprinkler." Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16: 26.

—. 1978. "Wilder police chief wants state to close Hard Rock Cafe." Cincinnati Enquirer, January 17: 17.

Hensley, Douglas. 2005. Hell's Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey's Music World. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press.

Moores, Lew. 1993. "Court filing by club's lawyer is poetry in motion." Cincinnati Enquirer, October 22: 26.

2005. A Haunting. Television. Directed by Joe Wiecha. Performed by New Dominion Pictures.

Wecker, David. 1991. "Bobby Mackey demon story: truth or bull." Cincinnati Post, July 9: 11.

Wolfson, Andrew. 2022. "A twisted tale: A failed abortion, a beheading and pennies left heads up at a grave." Courier Journal, May 4.

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]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/bobby-mackeys-music-world-SK439z6b When musician Bobby Mackey opened Bobby Mackey’s Music World in 1978, he had hoped for nothing more than to open a small nightclub where audiences could enjoy the traditional country music he had devoted his life to for decades. Yet before the club was even opened, it was apparent to Bobby, his wife Janet, and manager Carl that whatever the new night club was going to be, it would be anything but normal.

In the decades since it opened, Bobby Mackey’s Music World has gained a reputation, not just as a one of Kentucky’s enduring country western clubs, but as one of America’s supposedly most haunted locations. Indeed, Bobby Mackey’s is said to be the home of several spirits whose lives revolved around, and in some cases ended on the property, including the ghosts of a lovesick showgirl, a headless pregnant woman, and the two Satan-worshipping men who took her head.

Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance :)

References

Associated Press. 1978. "State to probe fire at club near Newport." Courier-Journal, July 10: 6.

—. 1993. "Legality of lawsuit blaming bar for ghost antics to be decided." Messenger-Inquirer, October 23: 17.

Caraway, Robin. 2006. "Wilder nightclub site has storied past." Cincinnati Post, July 17: 14.

Chicago Chronicle. 1896. "Pearl Bryan's story." Chicago Chronicle, May 10: 33.

Cincinnati Enquirer. 1979. "Kentucky closes Mackey's club, citing faulty wiriing, sprinkler." Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16: 26.

—. 1978. "Wilder police chief wants state to close Hard Rock Cafe." Cincinnati Enquirer, January 17: 17.

Hensley, Douglas. 2005. Hell's Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey's Music World. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press.

Moores, Lew. 1993. "Court filing by club's lawyer is poetry in motion." Cincinnati Enquirer, October 22: 26.

2005. A Haunting. Television. Directed by Joe Wiecha. Performed by New Dominion Pictures.

Wecker, David. 1991. "Bobby Mackey demon story: truth or bull." Cincinnati Post, July 9: 11.

Wolfson, Andrew. 2022. "A twisted tale: A failed abortion, a beheading and pennies left heads up at a grave." Courier Journal, May 4.

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]]> Bobby Mackey's Music World Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:27:51 When musician Bobby Mackey opened Bobby Mackey’s Music World in 1978, he had hoped for nothing more than to open a small nightclub where audiences could enjoy the traditional country music he had devoted his life to for decades. Yet before the club was even opened, it was apparent to Bobby, his wife Janet, and manager Carl that whatever the new night club was going to be, it would be anything but normal. In the decades since it opened, Bobby Mackey’s Music World has gained a reputation, not just as a one of Kentucky’s enduring country western clubs, but as one of America’s supposedly most haunted locations. Indeed, Bobby Mackey’s is said to be the home of several spirits whose lives revolved around, and in some cases ended on the property, including the ghosts of a lovesick showgirl, a headless pregnant woman, and the two Satan-worshipping men who took her head. Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance :) References Associated Press. 1978. "State to probe fire at club near Newport." Courier-Journal, July 10: 6. —. 1993. "Legality of lawsuit blaming bar for ghost antics to be decided." Messenger-Inquirer, October 23: 17. Caraway, Robin. 2006. "Wilder nightclub site has storied past." Cincinnati Post, July 17: 14. Chicago Chronicle. 1896. "Pearl Bryan's story." Chicago Chronicle, May 10: 33. Cincinnati Enquirer. 1979. "Kentucky closes Mackey's club, citing faulty wiriing, sprinkler." Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16: 26. —. 1978. "Wilder police chief wants state to close Hard Rock Cafe." Cincinnati Enquirer, January 17: 17. Hensley, Douglas. 2005. Hell's Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey's Music World. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press. Moores, Lew. 1993. "Court filing by club's lawyer is poetry in motion." Cincinnati Enquirer, October 22: 26. 2005. A Haunting. Television. Directed by Joe Wiecha. Performed by New Dominion Pictures. Wecker, David. 1991. "Bobby Mackey demon story: truth or bull." Cincinnati Post, July 9: 11. Wolfson, Andrew. 2022. "A twisted tale: A failed abortion, a beheading and pennies left heads up at a grave." Courier Journal, May 4. When musician Bobby Mackey opened Bobby Mackey’s Music World in 1978, he had hoped for nothing more than to open a small nightclub where audiences could enjoy the traditional country music he had devoted his life to for decades. Yet before the club was even opened, it was apparent to Bobby, his wife Janet, and manager Carl that whatever the new night club was going to be, it would be anything but normal. In the decades since it opened, Bobby Mackey’s Music World has gained a reputation, not just as a one of Kentucky’s enduring country western clubs, but as one of America’s supposedly most haunted locations. Indeed, Bobby Mackey’s is said to be the home of several spirits whose lives revolved around, and in some cases ended on the property, including the ghosts of a lovesick showgirl, a headless pregnant woman, and the two Satan-worshipping men who took her head. Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance :) References Associated Press. 1978. "State to probe fire at club near Newport." Courier-Journal, July 10: 6. —. 1993. "Legality of lawsuit blaming bar for ghost antics to be decided." Messenger-Inquirer, October 23: 17. Caraway, Robin. 2006. "Wilder nightclub site has storied past." Cincinnati Post, July 17: 14. Chicago Chronicle. 1896. "Pearl Bryan's story." Chicago Chronicle, May 10: 33. Cincinnati Enquirer. 1979. "Kentucky closes Mackey's club, citing faulty wiriing, sprinkler." Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16: 26. —. 1978. "Wilder police chief wants state to close Hard Rock Cafe." Cincinnati Enquirer, January 17: 17. Hensley, Douglas. 2005. Hell's Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey's Music World. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press. Moores, Lew. 1993. "Court filing by club's lawyer is poetry in motion." Cincinnati Enquirer, October 22: 26. 2005. A Haunting. Television. Directed by Joe Wiecha. Performed by New Dominion Pictures. Wecker, David. 1991. "Bobby Mackey demon story: truth or bull." Cincinnati Post, July 9: 11. Wolfson, Andrew. 2022. "A twisted tale: A failed abortion, a beheading and pennies left heads up at a grave." Courier Journal, May 4. true crime, exhibit c true full 476 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8RWzOx5J5QsianfXiJQ27FDu7rpeRRwgHhkjU9ThnLU Denise Huber- Part 2 In Part 2, we talk through the killer’s background and troubling history with women in his life. We also go through Denise’s horrific injuries, as well as the investigation and trial that followed.


Thank you to the stupendous David White for research assistance.


References

Associated Press. 1994. "No bail for suspect in bizarre slaying." Arizona Daily Sun, July 21: 10.

Cekola, Anna. 1997. "For Hubers, relief at 'a step in justice, anticipation of next one." Los Angeles Times,

May 23: A24.

Dobruck, Jeremiah. 2016. "The wound that never heals." Los Angeles Times, July 1.

Gomez, James. 1991. "Banner used in search for woman." Los Angeles Times, July 3: 129.

—. 1991. "Denise Huber probably dead, investigator says." Los Angeles Times, October 10: 214.

—. 1991. "Hope keeps a search alive." Los Angeles Times, June 27: 224.

Gomez, James, and Eric Lichtblau. 1991. "Was missing woman victim of foul play." Los Angeles Times,

June 6: 227.

Hernandez, Greg. 1997. "Famalaro defense charges witness is biased ." Los Angeles Times, February 22:

309.

—. 1997. "Famalaro defense rests after trying to refute special circumstances." Los Angeles Times, May

21: B4.

—. 1997. "Famalaro judge unswayed by argument denying kidnapping." Los Angeles Times, May 15: B3.

—. 1997. "Famalaro jury told that the victim had drinks." Los Angeles Times, May 20: B1.

—. 1997. "Famalaro quickly convicted in Huber sex murder case." Los Angeles Times, May 23: 1.

—. 1997. "Killer who froze body sentenced to die." Los Angeles Times, September 6: A24.


—. 1997. "Prosecutor describes stranded motorist's last hours." Los Angeles Times, May 9: A3.

—. 1997. "Unraveling mysteries of Huber case." Los Angeles Times, April 21: 53.

Ko, Mimi. 1992. "Daughter is gone, then cancer hits." Los Angeles Times, November 7: 220.

Lasseter, Don. 1998. Cold Storage: A Killer with a Heart of Ice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books.

Lindsbaum, Mark. 1991. "Impasse in search from woman doesn't shake faith." Los Angeles Times,

September 8: 408.

Los Angeles Times. 1991. "Abandoned car on freeway spurs search for Newport Beach woman." Los

Angeles Times, June 5: 107.

Pinsky, Mark. 1995. "Famalaro trial delayed until next April." Los Angeles Times, April 11: 136.

Reza, H.G., and Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta. 1994. "Body is identified as Denise Huber." Los Angeles Times,

July 17: 137.

Tabor, Gail. 1994. "Parents' search ends." Arizona Republic, July 18: 1.

The People vs. John Famalaro. 2011. S064306 (Supreme Court of California, July 7).

The People vs. John Famalaro. 2007. S064306 (Supreme Court of the State of California, April 11).

Villa, Judy, and David Schwartz. 1994. "Police fear other victims in home where freezer held woman's

corpse." Arizona Republic, July 18: 1.

Wilgoren, Jodi. 1994. "Famalaro faces sex charges in Huber slaying." Los Angeles Times, September 30:

136.

Yokoi, Iris. 1992. "Family of missing woman still hopeful." Los Angeles Times, June 3: 102.

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]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/denise-huber-part-2-n9Yb_OMV In Part 2, we talk through the killer’s background and troubling history with women in his life. We also go through Denise’s horrific injuries, as well as the investigation and trial that followed.


Thank you to the stupendous David White for research assistance.


References

Associated Press. 1994. "No bail for suspect in bizarre slaying." Arizona Daily Sun, July 21: 10.

Cekola, Anna. 1997. "For Hubers, relief at 'a step in justice, anticipation of next one." Los Angeles Times,

May 23: A24.

Dobruck, Jeremiah. 2016. "The wound that never heals." Los Angeles Times, July 1.

Gomez, James. 1991. "Banner used in search for woman." Los Angeles Times, July 3: 129.

—. 1991. "Denise Huber probably dead, investigator says." Los Angeles Times, October 10: 214.

—. 1991. "Hope keeps a search alive." Los Angeles Times, June 27: 224.

Gomez, James, and Eric Lichtblau. 1991. "Was missing woman victim of foul play." Los Angeles Times,

June 6: 227.

Hernandez, Greg. 1997. "Famalaro defense charges witness is biased ." Los Angeles Times, February 22:

309.

—. 1997. "Famalaro defense rests after trying to refute special circumstances." Los Angeles Times, May

21: B4.

—. 1997. "Famalaro judge unswayed by argument denying kidnapping." Los Angeles Times, May 15: B3.

—. 1997. "Famalaro jury told that the victim had drinks." Los Angeles Times, May 20: B1.

—. 1997. "Famalaro quickly convicted in Huber sex murder case." Los Angeles Times, May 23: 1.

—. 1997. "Killer who froze body sentenced to die." Los Angeles Times, September 6: A24.


—. 1997. "Prosecutor describes stranded motorist's last hours." Los Angeles Times, May 9: A3.

—. 1997. "Unraveling mysteries of Huber case." Los Angeles Times, April 21: 53.

Ko, Mimi. 1992. "Daughter is gone, then cancer hits." Los Angeles Times, November 7: 220.

Lasseter, Don. 1998. Cold Storage: A Killer with a Heart of Ice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books.

Lindsbaum, Mark. 1991. "Impasse in search from woman doesn't shake faith." Los Angeles Times,

September 8: 408.

Los Angeles Times. 1991. "Abandoned car on freeway spurs search for Newport Beach woman." Los

Angeles Times, June 5: 107.

Pinsky, Mark. 1995. "Famalaro trial delayed until next April." Los Angeles Times, April 11: 136.

Reza, H.G., and Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta. 1994. "Body is identified as Denise Huber." Los Angeles Times,

July 17: 137.

Tabor, Gail. 1994. "Parents' search ends." Arizona Republic, July 18: 1.

The People vs. John Famalaro. 2011. S064306 (Supreme Court of California, July 7).

The People vs. John Famalaro. 2007. S064306 (Supreme Court of the State of California, April 11).

Villa, Judy, and David Schwartz. 1994. "Police fear other victims in home where freezer held woman's

corpse." Arizona Republic, July 18: 1.

Wilgoren, Jodi. 1994. "Famalaro faces sex charges in Huber slaying." Los Angeles Times, September 30:

136.

Yokoi, Iris. 1992. "Family of missing woman still hopeful." Los Angeles Times, June 3: 102.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Denise Huber- Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:11 In Part 2, we talk through the killer’s background and troubling history with women in his life. We also go through Denise’s horrific injuries, as well as the investigation and trial that followed.  Thank you to the stupendous David White for research assistance. References Associated Press. 1994. "No bail for suspect in bizarre slaying." Arizona Daily Sun, July 21: 10. Cekola, Anna. 1997. "For Hubers, relief at 'a step in justice, anticipation of next one." Los Angeles Times, May 23: A24. Dobruck, Jeremiah. 2016. "The wound that never heals." Los Angeles Times, July 1. Gomez, James. 1991. "Banner used in search for woman." Los Angeles Times, July 3: 129. —. 1991. "Denise Huber probably dead, investigator says." Los Angeles Times, October 10: 214. —. 1991. "Hope keeps a search alive." Los Angeles Times, June 27: 224. Gomez, James, and Eric Lichtblau. 1991. "Was missing woman victim of foul play." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 227. Hernandez, Greg. 1997. "Famalaro defense charges witness is biased ." Los Angeles Times, February 22: 309. —. 1997. "Famalaro defense rests after trying to refute special circumstances." Los Angeles Times, May 21: B4. —. 1997. "Famalaro judge unswayed by argument denying kidnapping." Los Angeles Times, May 15: B3. —. 1997. "Famalaro jury told that the victim had drinks." Los Angeles Times, May 20: B1. —. 1997. "Famalaro quickly convicted in Huber sex murder case." Los Angeles Times, May 23: 1. —. 1997. "Killer who froze body sentenced to die." Los Angeles Times, September 6: A24. —. 1997. "Prosecutor describes stranded motorist's last hours." Los Angeles Times, May 9: A3. —. 1997. "Unraveling mysteries of Huber case." Los Angeles Times, April 21: 53. Ko, Mimi. 1992. "Daughter is gone, then cancer hits." Los Angeles Times, November 7: 220. Lasseter, Don. 1998. Cold Storage: A Killer with a Heart of Ice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books. Lindsbaum, Mark. 1991. "Impasse in search from woman doesn't shake faith." Los Angeles Times, September 8: 408. Los Angeles Times. 1991. "Abandoned car on freeway spurs search for Newport Beach woman." Los Angeles Times, June 5: 107. Pinsky, Mark. 1995. "Famalaro trial delayed until next April." Los Angeles Times, April 11: 136. Reza, H.G., and Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta. 1994. "Body is identified as Denise Huber." Los Angeles Times, July 17: 137. Tabor, Gail. 1994. "Parents' search ends." Arizona Republic, July 18: 1. The People vs. John Famalaro. 2011. S064306 (Supreme Court of California, July 7). The People vs. John Famalaro. 2007. S064306 (Supreme Court of the State of California, April 11). Villa, Judy, and David Schwartz. 1994. "Police fear other victims in home where freezer held woman's corpse." Arizona Republic, July 18: 1. Wilgoren, Jodi. 1994. "Famalaro faces sex charges in Huber slaying." Los Angeles Times, September 30: 136. Yokoi, Iris. 1992. "Family of missing woman still hopeful." Los Angeles Times, June 3: 102. In Part 2, we talk through the killer’s background and troubling history with women in his life. We also go through Denise’s horrific injuries, as well as the investigation and trial that followed.  Thank you to the stupendous David White for research assistance. References Associated Press. 1994. "No bail for suspect in bizarre slaying." Arizona Daily Sun, July 21: 10. Cekola, Anna. 1997. "For Hubers, relief at 'a step in justice, anticipation of next one." Los Angeles Times, May 23: A24. Dobruck, Jeremiah. 2016. "The wound that never heals." Los Angeles Times, July 1. Gomez, James. 1991. "Banner used in search for woman." Los Angeles Times, July 3: 129. —. 1991. "Denise Huber probably dead, investigator says." Los Angeles Times, October 10: 214. —. 1991. "Hope keeps a search alive." Los Angeles Times, June 27: 224. Gomez, James, and Eric Lichtblau. 1991. "Was missing woman victim of foul play." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 227. Hernandez, Greg. 1997. "Famalaro defense charges witness is biased ." Los Angeles Times, February 22: 309. —. 1997. "Famalaro defense rests after trying to refute special circumstances." Los Angeles Times, May 21: B4. —. 1997. "Famalaro judge unswayed by argument denying kidnapping." Los Angeles Times, May 15: B3. —. 1997. "Famalaro jury told that the victim had drinks." Los Angeles Times, May 20: B1. —. 1997. "Famalaro quickly convicted in Huber sex murder case." Los Angeles Times, May 23: 1. —. 1997. "Killer who froze body sentenced to die." Los Angeles Times, September 6: A24. —. 1997. "Prosecutor describes stranded motorist's last hours." Los Angeles Times, May 9: A3. —. 1997. "Unraveling mysteries of Huber case." Los Angeles Times, April 21: 53. Ko, Mimi. 1992. "Daughter is gone, then cancer hits." Los Angeles Times, November 7: 220. Lasseter, Don. 1998. Cold Storage: A Killer with a Heart of Ice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books. Lindsbaum, Mark. 1991. "Impasse in search from woman doesn't shake faith." Los Angeles Times, September 8: 408. Los Angeles Times. 1991. "Abandoned car on freeway spurs search for Newport Beach woman." Los Angeles Times, June 5: 107. Pinsky, Mark. 1995. "Famalaro trial delayed until next April." Los Angeles Times, April 11: 136. Reza, H.G., and Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta. 1994. "Body is identified as Denise Huber." Los Angeles Times, July 17: 137. Tabor, Gail. 1994. "Parents' search ends." Arizona Republic, July 18: 1. The People vs. John Famalaro. 2011. S064306 (Supreme Court of California, July 7). The People vs. John Famalaro. 2007. S064306 (Supreme Court of the State of California, April 11). Villa, Judy, and David Schwartz. 1994. "Police fear other victims in home where freezer held woman's corpse." Arizona Republic, July 18: 1. Wilgoren, Jodi. 1994. "Famalaro faces sex charges in Huber slaying." Los Angeles Times, September 30: 136. Yokoi, Iris. 1992. "Family of missing woman still hopeful." Los Angeles Times, June 3: 102. true crime, exhibit c true full 475 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/fD3N8PIcTNf-BdSiZogRnnOGrzvWbQ07IYyg5QE75XY Denise Huber- Part 1 On the evening of June 2, 1991, twenty-three-year-old Denise Huber went out to a concert in Inglewood, California with a friend. While driving home after the concert, Denise got a flat tire on the Corona del Mar Freeway, just a few miles from her home in Newport Beach. Two days later, the car was discovered abandoned and Denise was nowhere to be found.

The disappearance of Denise Huber prompted a massive search operation in southern California and garnered considerable media attention, but their efforts turned up nothing. Years later, in 1994, a woman buying paint from a handy man in Dewey, Arizona grew suspicious of the man selling her the paint and reported her hunch to local police, including the man’s license plate number. When they ran the plate, it turned out the truck had been stolen. When they searched the vehicle a week later, investigators discovered a chest freezer in the back of the vehicle. Inside, they found the answer to a case that had stalled for years.

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]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/denise-huber-part-1-GNX7bLAf On the evening of June 2, 1991, twenty-three-year-old Denise Huber went out to a concert in Inglewood, California with a friend. While driving home after the concert, Denise got a flat tire on the Corona del Mar Freeway, just a few miles from her home in Newport Beach. Two days later, the car was discovered abandoned and Denise was nowhere to be found.

The disappearance of Denise Huber prompted a massive search operation in southern California and garnered considerable media attention, but their efforts turned up nothing. Years later, in 1994, a woman buying paint from a handy man in Dewey, Arizona grew suspicious of the man selling her the paint and reported her hunch to local police, including the man’s license plate number. When they ran the plate, it turned out the truck had been stolen. When they searched the vehicle a week later, investigators discovered a chest freezer in the back of the vehicle. Inside, they found the answer to a case that had stalled for years.

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]]> Denise Huber- Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:45:19 On the evening of June 2, 1991, twenty-three-year-old Denise Huber went out to a concert in Inglewood, California with a friend. While driving home after the concert, Denise got a flat tire on the Corona del Mar Freeway, just a few miles from her home in Newport Beach. Two days later, the car was discovered abandoned and Denise was nowhere to be found. The disappearance of Denise Huber prompted a massive search operation in southern California and garnered considerable media attention, but their efforts turned up nothing. Years later, in 1994, a woman buying paint from a handy man in Dewey, Arizona grew suspicious of the man selling her the paint and reported her hunch to local police, including the man’s license plate number. When they ran the plate, it turned out the truck had been stolen. When they searched the vehicle a week later, investigators discovered a chest freezer in the back of the vehicle. Inside, they found the answer to a case that had stalled for years. Thank you to the talented David White for research assistance. On the evening of June 2, 1991, twenty-three-year-old Denise Huber went out to a concert in Inglewood, California with a friend. While driving home after the concert, Denise got a flat tire on the Corona del Mar Freeway, just a few miles from her home in Newport Beach. Two days later, the car was discovered abandoned and Denise was nowhere to be found. The disappearance of Denise Huber prompted a massive search operation in southern California and garnered considerable media attention, but their efforts turned up nothing. Years later, in 1994, a woman buying paint from a handy man in Dewey, Arizona grew suspicious of the man selling her the paint and reported her hunch to local police, including the man’s license plate number. When they ran the plate, it turned out the truck had been stolen. When they searched the vehicle a week later, investigators discovered a chest freezer in the back of the vehicle. Inside, they found the answer to a case that had stalled for years. Thank you to the talented David White for research assistance. true crime, exhibit c true full 474 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Z6RgG4Pca-S-S59b-bh4xxO5alS5ltcKodL4znXIGI0 Hayward Bissell and the Murder of Patricia Booher On January 24, 2000, sheriff’s deputies in Mentone, Alabama stopped an older model Lincoln with Ohio plates that they suspected was involved in a hit-and-run accident earlier that day. The driver was thirty-seven-year-old Hayward Bissell of Norwalk, Ohio and strapped into the seat beside him was the remains of his twenty-four-year-old girlfriend, Patricia Booher. To the deputies’ horror, Booher’s hand and leg had been severed from her body, her eyes had been gouged out, and her heart and liver had been torn out, but were still in the car. Further investigation revealed that, in addition to Booher’s murder, Bissell had also attempted to kill two other couples on what appeared to be a rampage across two states.


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-Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance -

Website:sczaction.org

Services: Education and support groups


National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Website:nami.org

Services: General resources for mental health


Domestic Violence:

-US Hotline Number: 1(800)-799-7233


-The Battered Women's Justice Project: **We donated to them, I met with them and they are amazing**

Website: BWJP.org

Services: Free legal help


-Center For Domestic Peace

Website: Centerfordomesticpeace.org

Services: Support groups




References

Acton, Andy. 2000. "Secret Service questions man in mutilation case." Birminghm Post-Herald, January 26: 23.

Associated Press. 2002. "Mental illness plea accepted." Atlanta Constitution , February 8: D12.

—. 2000. "Couple honors heroic Labrador retrievers." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 15: 16.

—. 2001. "Man held in mutilation slaying to undergo more mental tests." Macon Telegraph, August 13: 12.

—. 2000. "Police probe mutilation death of woman." The Anniston Star, Janaury 25: 8.

—. 2000. "Suspect in mutilation death of woman to be sent to mental hsopital." The Anniston Star, January 26: 12.

Bradley, Eric. 2000. "Manty native relates tale of terror." Manitowoc Herald-Times, Jul 7: 1.

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. 2000. "Mental tests urged for slaying suspect." Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Janaury 27: 14.

Harper, Carol. 2000. "Dismay, disbelief follow mutilation death." Sandusky Register, January 26.

Johnson, Sheila. 2013. Blood Highway. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books.

Nowak, Joe. 2000. "Victim's father in prison for rape." Norwalk Reflector, January 25.

Nowak, Joe, and Jonathan Rickard. 2000. "Suspect has history of violent behavior." Norfolk Reflector, January 25.


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]]> Mon, 3 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/hayward-bissell-and-the-murder-of-patricia-booher-hjDew5JR On January 24, 2000, sheriff’s deputies in Mentone, Alabama stopped an older model Lincoln with Ohio plates that they suspected was involved in a hit-and-run accident earlier that day. The driver was thirty-seven-year-old Hayward Bissell of Norwalk, Ohio and strapped into the seat beside him was the remains of his twenty-four-year-old girlfriend, Patricia Booher. To the deputies’ horror, Booher’s hand and leg had been severed from her body, her eyes had been gouged out, and her heart and liver had been torn out, but were still in the car. Further investigation revealed that, in addition to Booher’s murder, Bissell had also attempted to kill two other couples on what appeared to be a rampage across two states.


Thank you to the ever so talented David White for research assistance :)



-Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance -

Website:sczaction.org

Services: Education and support groups


National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Website:nami.org

Services: General resources for mental health


Domestic Violence:

-US Hotline Number: 1(800)-799-7233


-The Battered Women's Justice Project: **We donated to them, I met with them and they are amazing**

Website: BWJP.org

Services: Free legal help


-Center For Domestic Peace

Website: Centerfordomesticpeace.org

Services: Support groups




References

Acton, Andy. 2000. "Secret Service questions man in mutilation case." Birminghm Post-Herald, January 26: 23.

Associated Press. 2002. "Mental illness plea accepted." Atlanta Constitution , February 8: D12.

—. 2000. "Couple honors heroic Labrador retrievers." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 15: 16.

—. 2001. "Man held in mutilation slaying to undergo more mental tests." Macon Telegraph, August 13: 12.

—. 2000. "Police probe mutilation death of woman." The Anniston Star, Janaury 25: 8.

—. 2000. "Suspect in mutilation death of woman to be sent to mental hsopital." The Anniston Star, January 26: 12.

Bradley, Eric. 2000. "Manty native relates tale of terror." Manitowoc Herald-Times, Jul 7: 1.

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. 2000. "Mental tests urged for slaying suspect." Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Janaury 27: 14.

Harper, Carol. 2000. "Dismay, disbelief follow mutilation death." Sandusky Register, January 26.

Johnson, Sheila. 2013. Blood Highway. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books.

Nowak, Joe. 2000. "Victim's father in prison for rape." Norwalk Reflector, January 25.

Nowak, Joe, and Jonathan Rickard. 2000. "Suspect has history of violent behavior." Norfolk Reflector, January 25.


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]]> Hayward Bissell and the Murder of Patricia Booher Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:57 On January 24, 2000, sheriff’s deputies in Mentone, Alabama stopped an older model Lincoln with Ohio plates that they suspected was involved in a hit-and-run accident earlier that day. The driver was thirty-seven-year-old Hayward Bissell of Norwalk, Ohio and strapped into the seat beside him was the remains of his twenty-four-year-old girlfriend, Patricia Booher. To the deputies’ horror, Booher’s hand and leg had been severed from her body, her eyes had been gouged out, and her heart and liver had been torn out, but were still in the car. Further investigation revealed that, in addition to Booher’s murder, Bissell had also attempted to kill two other couples on what appeared to be a rampage across two states. Thank you to the ever so talented David White for research assistance :) -Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance -  Website:sczaction.org Services: Education and support groups  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Website:nami.org   Services: General resources for mental health  Domestic Violence:  -US Hotline Number: 1(800)-799-7233 -The Battered Women's Justice Project: **We donated to them, I met with them and they are amazing** Website: BWJP.org  Services: Free legal help  -Center For Domestic Peace  Website: Centerfordomesticpeace.org   Services: Support groups References Acton, Andy. 2000. "Secret Service questions man in mutilation case." Birminghm Post-Herald, January 26: 23. Associated Press. 2002. "Mental illness plea accepted." Atlanta Constitution , February 8: D12. —. 2000. "Couple honors heroic Labrador retrievers." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 15: 16. —. 2001. "Man held in mutilation slaying to undergo more mental tests." Macon Telegraph, August 13: 12. —. 2000. "Police probe mutilation death of woman." The Anniston Star, Janaury 25: 8. —. 2000. "Suspect in mutilation death of woman to be sent to mental hsopital." The Anniston Star, January 26: 12. Bradley, Eric. 2000. "Manty native relates tale of terror." Manitowoc Herald-Times, Jul 7: 1. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. 2000. "Mental tests urged for slaying suspect." Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Janaury 27: 14. Harper, Carol. 2000. "Dismay, disbelief follow mutilation death." Sandusky Register, January 26. Johnson, Sheila. 2013. Blood Highway. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books. Nowak, Joe. 2000. "Victim's father in prison for rape." Norwalk Reflector, January 25. Nowak, Joe, and Jonathan Rickard. 2000. "Suspect has history of violent behavior." Norfolk Reflector, January 25. On January 24, 2000, sheriff’s deputies in Mentone, Alabama stopped an older model Lincoln with Ohio plates that they suspected was involved in a hit-and-run accident earlier that day. The driver was thirty-seven-year-old Hayward Bissell of Norwalk, Ohio and strapped into the seat beside him was the remains of his twenty-four-year-old girlfriend, Patricia Booher. To the deputies’ horror, Booher’s hand and leg had been severed from her body, her eyes had been gouged out, and her heart and liver had been torn out, but were still in the car. Further investigation revealed that, in addition to Booher’s murder, Bissell had also attempted to kill two other couples on what appeared to be a rampage across two states. Thank you to the ever so talented David White for research assistance :) -Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance -  Website:sczaction.org Services: Education and support groups  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Website:nami.org   Services: General resources for mental health  Domestic Violence:  -US Hotline Number: 1(800)-799-7233 -The Battered Women's Justice Project: **We donated to them, I met with them and they are amazing** Website: BWJP.org  Services: Free legal help  -Center For Domestic Peace  Website: Centerfordomesticpeace.org   Services: Support groups References Acton, Andy. 2000. "Secret Service questions man in mutilation case." Birminghm Post-Herald, January 26: 23. Associated Press. 2002. "Mental illness plea accepted." Atlanta Constitution , February 8: D12. —. 2000. "Couple honors heroic Labrador retrievers." Birmingham Post-Herald, March 15: 16. —. 2001. "Man held in mutilation slaying to undergo more mental tests." Macon Telegraph, August 13: 12. —. 2000. "Police probe mutilation death of woman." The Anniston Star, Janaury 25: 8. —. 2000. "Suspect in mutilation death of woman to be sent to mental hsopital." The Anniston Star, January 26: 12. Bradley, Eric. 2000. "Manty native relates tale of terror." Manitowoc Herald-Times, Jul 7: 1. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. 2000. "Mental tests urged for slaying suspect." Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Janaury 27: 14. Harper, Carol. 2000. "Dismay, disbelief follow mutilation death." Sandusky Register, January 26. Johnson, Sheila. 2013. Blood Highway. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books. Nowak, Joe. 2000. "Victim's father in prison for rape." Norwalk Reflector, January 25. Nowak, Joe, and Jonathan Rickard. 2000. "Suspect has history of violent behavior." Norfolk Reflector, January 25. true crime, exhibit c true full 473 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/U4-3-7jkHBRpUaorIhzhXl4GbvSGPXA_v7RH1T4OTZ0 Listener Tales 75 Listener Tales 75!!! This installment features a CRAY-CRAY reincarnation story, a husband turned Scooby-Doo villain and ghost turned grandma! If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com

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]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-75-a56bQt1m Listener Tales 75!!! This installment features a CRAY-CRAY reincarnation story, a husband turned Scooby-Doo villain and ghost turned grandma! If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com

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]]> Listener Tales 75 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:43 Listener Tales 75!!! This installment features a CRAY-CRAY reincarnation story, a husband turned Scooby-Doo villain and ghost turned grandma! If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com Listener Tales 75!!! This installment features a CRAY-CRAY reincarnation story, a husband turned Scooby-Doo villain and ghost turned grandma! If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com true crime, exhibit c true full 472 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5k0qXgePRGj3GwghTqCuYEXY_dRe7A2N9aJsOZolJrA Joe Metheny On December 15, 1996, Baltimore police discovered the body of twenty-three-year-old Kimberly Spicer buried under a trailer on the property of a pallet factory in the city’s southwest side. Later that day, police arrested Joseph Methainy, a man who lived and worked at the factory where Spicer’s body was discovered. It didn’t take long for police to solidly connect Methainy to the murders of two additional Baltimore women as well. In his wild confessions he claimed massive victim numbers and even cannibalism.


Thanks to Dave White for research assistance!


References

Associated Press. 1997. "Man's trial in slaying of 2 women is postponed; change of venue sought." Baltimore Sun, July 8: 4B.


—. 1996. "Accused killer called fun-loving." Daily Times, December 20: 2.


—. 1997. "Mount Airy scientits finds where the bones are buried." Star-Democrat, February 5: 13.


—. 1998. "Officials: Methainy attempted suicide ." Star-Democrat, March 24: 6.


—. 1996. "'Practical joker' held in 3 slayings." The Capital, December 20: 14.


—. 1997. "Suspected serial killer indicted." The Daily Times, January 29: 2.


Hermann, Peter. 1996. "Suspect charged in 2 more slayings." Baltimore Sun, December 19: 25.


—. 1996. "Suspect gives police details of 4 slayings." Baltimore Sun, December 21: 1A.


—. 1996. "Suspect in slaying says he killed 2 others Police searches yield." Baltimore Sun, December 18.


Higham, Scott. 1998. "Methainy found guilty of killing woman." Baltimore Sun, May 15: 8B.


Hopper, Dale. 1997. "Murder suspect convicted of kidnapping, assault." Star-Democrat, November 18: 3.


Investigation Discovery. 2016. Serial killer Joe 'The Cannibal' Methainy, served human burgers at his BBQ stand, dead in cell. December 19. Accessed February 27, 2023. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/joe-the-cannibal-Methainy-the-serial-killer-with-a-penchant-for-human-flesh-burgers.


Irwin, Richard. 1996. "2 men charged in woman's stabbing death." Baltimore Sun, December 16: 2B.


Jacobson, Joan. 2000. "Court voids death verdict." Baltimore Sun, July 25: 11.


—. 1998. "Killer given death penalty." Baltimore Sun, November 14: 1.


—. 1998. "Methainy sentencing testimony begins." Baltimore Sun, November 10: 27.


James, Michael. 1997. "As police sift claims, families seek solace." Baltimore Sun, January 13: 1.


Methainy v. State of Maryland. 2000. 149 (Court of Appeals of Maryland, July 24).


Pekkanen, Sarah. 1998. "Suspect's confession to killing played in court." Baltimore Sun, May 1: 1B.


Penn, Ivan. 1997. "Slaying suspect on trial in attempted murder." Baltimore Sun, November 6: 11B.


—. 1997. "Woman describes night of attack." Baltimore Sun, November 7: 7B.


Prudente, Tim. 2017. "Convicted murderer dead in his cell." Baltimore Sun, August 8: A2.


Shatzkin, Kate. 1997. "Death penalty to be sought in slayings of 2." Baltimore Sun, March 21.


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]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/joe-metheny-Ze1_xOne On December 15, 1996, Baltimore police discovered the body of twenty-three-year-old Kimberly Spicer buried under a trailer on the property of a pallet factory in the city’s southwest side. Later that day, police arrested Joseph Methainy, a man who lived and worked at the factory where Spicer’s body was discovered. It didn’t take long for police to solidly connect Methainy to the murders of two additional Baltimore women as well. In his wild confessions he claimed massive victim numbers and even cannibalism.


Thanks to Dave White for research assistance!


References

Associated Press. 1997. "Man's trial in slaying of 2 women is postponed; change of venue sought." Baltimore Sun, July 8: 4B.


—. 1996. "Accused killer called fun-loving." Daily Times, December 20: 2.


—. 1997. "Mount Airy scientits finds where the bones are buried." Star-Democrat, February 5: 13.


—. 1998. "Officials: Methainy attempted suicide ." Star-Democrat, March 24: 6.


—. 1996. "'Practical joker' held in 3 slayings." The Capital, December 20: 14.


—. 1997. "Suspected serial killer indicted." The Daily Times, January 29: 2.


Hermann, Peter. 1996. "Suspect charged in 2 more slayings." Baltimore Sun, December 19: 25.


—. 1996. "Suspect gives police details of 4 slayings." Baltimore Sun, December 21: 1A.


—. 1996. "Suspect in slaying says he killed 2 others Police searches yield." Baltimore Sun, December 18.


Higham, Scott. 1998. "Methainy found guilty of killing woman." Baltimore Sun, May 15: 8B.


Hopper, Dale. 1997. "Murder suspect convicted of kidnapping, assault." Star-Democrat, November 18: 3.


Investigation Discovery. 2016. Serial killer Joe 'The Cannibal' Methainy, served human burgers at his BBQ stand, dead in cell. December 19. Accessed February 27, 2023. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/joe-the-cannibal-Methainy-the-serial-killer-with-a-penchant-for-human-flesh-burgers.


Irwin, Richard. 1996. "2 men charged in woman's stabbing death." Baltimore Sun, December 16: 2B.


Jacobson, Joan. 2000. "Court voids death verdict." Baltimore Sun, July 25: 11.


—. 1998. "Killer given death penalty." Baltimore Sun, November 14: 1.


—. 1998. "Methainy sentencing testimony begins." Baltimore Sun, November 10: 27.


James, Michael. 1997. "As police sift claims, families seek solace." Baltimore Sun, January 13: 1.


Methainy v. State of Maryland. 2000. 149 (Court of Appeals of Maryland, July 24).


Pekkanen, Sarah. 1998. "Suspect's confession to killing played in court." Baltimore Sun, May 1: 1B.


Penn, Ivan. 1997. "Slaying suspect on trial in attempted murder." Baltimore Sun, November 6: 11B.


—. 1997. "Woman describes night of attack." Baltimore Sun, November 7: 7B.


Prudente, Tim. 2017. "Convicted murderer dead in his cell." Baltimore Sun, August 8: A2.


Shatzkin, Kate. 1997. "Death penalty to be sought in slayings of 2." Baltimore Sun, March 21.


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]]> Joe Metheny Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:36 On December 15, 1996, Baltimore police discovered the body of twenty-three-year-old Kimberly Spicer buried under a trailer on the property of a pallet factory in the city’s southwest side. Later that day, police arrested Joseph Methainy, a man who lived and worked at the factory where Spicer’s body was discovered. It didn’t take long for police to solidly connect Methainy to the murders of two additional Baltimore women as well. In his wild confessions he claimed massive victim numbers and even cannibalism.  Thanks to Dave White for research assistance! References Associated Press. 1997. "Man's trial in slaying of 2 women is postponed; change of venue sought." Baltimore Sun, July 8: 4B. —. 1996. "Accused killer called fun-loving." Daily Times, December 20: 2. —. 1997. "Mount Airy scientits finds where the bones are buried." Star-Democrat, February 5: 13. —. 1998. "Officials: Methainy attempted suicide ." Star-Democrat, March 24: 6. —. 1996. "'Practical joker' held in 3 slayings." The Capital, December 20: 14. —. 1997. "Suspected serial killer indicted." The Daily Times, January 29: 2. Hermann, Peter. 1996. "Suspect charged in 2 more slayings." Baltimore Sun, December 19: 25. —. 1996. "Suspect gives police details of 4 slayings." Baltimore Sun, December 21: 1A. —. 1996. "Suspect in slaying says he killed 2 others Police searches yield." Baltimore Sun, December 18. Higham, Scott. 1998. "Methainy found guilty of killing woman." Baltimore Sun, May 15: 8B. Hopper, Dale. 1997. "Murder suspect convicted of kidnapping, assault." Star-Democrat, November 18: 3. Investigation Discovery. 2016. Serial killer Joe 'The Cannibal' Methainy, served human burgers at his BBQ stand, dead in cell. December 19. Accessed February 27, 2023. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/joe-the-cannibal-Methainy-the-serial-killer-with-a-penchant-for-human-flesh-burgers. Irwin, Richard. 1996. "2 men charged in woman's stabbing death." Baltimore Sun, December 16: 2B. Jacobson, Joan. 2000. "Court voids death verdict." Baltimore Sun, July 25: 11. —. 1998. "Killer given death penalty." Baltimore Sun, November 14: 1. —. 1998. "Methainy sentencing testimony begins." Baltimore Sun, November 10: 27. James, Michael. 1997. "As police sift claims, families seek solace." Baltimore Sun, January 13: 1. Methainy v. State of Maryland. 2000. 149 (Court of Appeals of Maryland, July 24). Pekkanen, Sarah. 1998. "Suspect's confession to killing played in court." Baltimore Sun, May 1: 1B. Penn, Ivan. 1997. "Slaying suspect on trial in attempted murder." Baltimore Sun, November 6: 11B. —. 1997. "Woman describes night of attack." Baltimore Sun, November 7: 7B. Prudente, Tim. 2017. "Convicted murderer dead in his cell." Baltimore Sun, August 8: A2. Shatzkin, Kate. 1997. "Death penalty to be sought in slayings of 2." Baltimore Sun, March 21. On December 15, 1996, Baltimore police discovered the body of twenty-three-year-old Kimberly Spicer buried under a trailer on the property of a pallet factory in the city’s southwest side. Later that day, police arrested Joseph Methainy, a man who lived and worked at the factory where Spicer’s body was discovered. It didn’t take long for police to solidly connect Methainy to the murders of two additional Baltimore women as well. In his wild confessions he claimed massive victim numbers and even cannibalism.  Thanks to Dave White for research assistance! References Associated Press. 1997. "Man's trial in slaying of 2 women is postponed; change of venue sought." Baltimore Sun, July 8: 4B. —. 1996. "Accused killer called fun-loving." Daily Times, December 20: 2. —. 1997. "Mount Airy scientits finds where the bones are buried." Star-Democrat, February 5: 13. —. 1998. "Officials: Methainy attempted suicide ." Star-Democrat, March 24: 6. —. 1996. "'Practical joker' held in 3 slayings." The Capital, December 20: 14. —. 1997. "Suspected serial killer indicted." The Daily Times, January 29: 2. Hermann, Peter. 1996. "Suspect charged in 2 more slayings." Baltimore Sun, December 19: 25. —. 1996. "Suspect gives police details of 4 slayings." Baltimore Sun, December 21: 1A. —. 1996. "Suspect in slaying says he killed 2 others Police searches yield." Baltimore Sun, December 18. Higham, Scott. 1998. "Methainy found guilty of killing woman." Baltimore Sun, May 15: 8B. Hopper, Dale. 1997. "Murder suspect convicted of kidnapping, assault." Star-Democrat, November 18: 3. Investigation Discovery. 2016. Serial killer Joe 'The Cannibal' Methainy, served human burgers at his BBQ stand, dead in cell. December 19. Accessed February 27, 2023. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/joe-the-cannibal-Methainy-the-serial-killer-with-a-penchant-for-human-flesh-burgers. Irwin, Richard. 1996. "2 men charged in woman's stabbing death." Baltimore Sun, December 16: 2B. Jacobson, Joan. 2000. "Court voids death verdict." Baltimore Sun, July 25: 11. —. 1998. "Killer given death penalty." Baltimore Sun, November 14: 1. —. 1998. "Methainy sentencing testimony begins." Baltimore Sun, November 10: 27. James, Michael. 1997. "As police sift claims, families seek solace." Baltimore Sun, January 13: 1. Methainy v. State of Maryland. 2000. 149 (Court of Appeals of Maryland, July 24). Pekkanen, Sarah. 1998. "Suspect's confession to killing played in court." Baltimore Sun, May 1: 1B. Penn, Ivan. 1997. "Slaying suspect on trial in attempted murder." Baltimore Sun, November 6: 11B. —. 1997. "Woman describes night of attack." Baltimore Sun, November 7: 7B. Prudente, Tim. 2017. "Convicted murderer dead in his cell." Baltimore Sun, August 8: A2. Shatzkin, Kate. 1997. "Death penalty to be sought in slayings of 2." Baltimore Sun, March 21. true crime, exhibit c true full 471 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Y7gDdDWjkPKhM62xs0FRCBwl-YI6W_okXLLKIl47BbA The Murder of Mandy Stavik In late November 1989, college freshman Mandy Stavik returned to her hometown of Acme, Washington to celebrate the holidays with her family. On the afternoon of November 24, the day after Thanksgiving, Mandy told her family she was going for a run. When she still hadn’t returned that evening, her mother became concerned and called around to her friends, but none had heard from her. When she still hadn’t returned the next morning, the panic set in, and the search began.


For three days, the residents of Acme, Washington undertook an increasingly desperate search for Mandy Stavik and were heartbroken when her body was eventually located in the shallow water of the Nooksack River. Local police began an intense investigation, but after months of dead ends and dwindling leads, the case wound down and eventually went cold.


Mandy Stavik’s death would likely have remained unsolved, were it not for a tenacious cold case detective, who in 2009 began running old DNA samples against samples collected from suspects over the last two decades.


Thank you to the fantastical David White for research assistance


References

Associated Press. 1989. "Amanda Stavik's brother also died tragically." Lewiston Tribune, December 1.

Ferm, Carol. 1989. "A flood of memories, a torrent of tears." The Bellingham Herald, December 3: 1.

—. 1989. "Community's sense of peace is shattered." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 1.

—. 1989. "Family and friends keep a vigil of hope." The Bellingham Herald, November 26: 11.

—. 1989. "Loss angers, saddens classmate." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 2.

—. 1989. "Reward offered." The Bellingham Herald, November 27: 1.

—. 1989. "Teen presumed kidnapped." The Bellingham Herald, November 26: 1.

Ferm, Carol, and Cathy Logg. 1989. "Search for missing teen continues." The Bellingham Herald, November 27: 1.

—. 1989. "Stavik's body found in Nooksack." The Bellingham Herald, November 28: 1.

Logg, Cathy. 1989. "Clues elusive in Stavki's death." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 1.

—. 1989. "Investigators get many tips in Stavik case." The Bellingham Herald, December 1: 13.

—. 1989. "Police issue a warning about human predators." The Bellingham Herald, December 20: 11.

—. 1989. "Sheriff seeks pudgy-faced man for questioning in Stavik case." The Bellingham Herald, December 3: 13.

—. 1990. "Stavik case awaits tests." The Bellingham Herald, March 20: 1.

—. 1992. "Stavik 'suspect' files suit." The Bellingham Herald, March 21: 1.

—. 1990. "Garment ID'd tentatively as Mandy's." The Bellingham Press, January 28: 15.

Mittendorf, Robert. 2017. "Arrest in 1989 killing - sheriff credits DNA." The Bellingham Herald, December 14: A1.

Pratt, Denver. 2018. "Defense challenges DNA evidence in '89 slaying." The Bellingham Herald, August 11: A1.

—. 2019. "Defense in murder trial opening: 'No one knows what happened to Ms. Stavik'." The Bellingham Herald, May 11: A1.

—. 2017. "First-degree murder charge filed in 1989 kiling of Stavik." The Bellingham Herald, December 15: A1.

—. 2019. "'I wanted to do the right thing for Mandy,' Bass' co-worker testifies." The Bellingham Herald, May 17: A1.

Sirken, Alec. 2016. How two moms chatting at a water park helped crack a Thanksgiving cold case murder. July 16. Accessed May 18, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mandy-stavik-case-how-two-moms-chatting-at-a-water-park-helped-crack-thanksgiving-cold-case-murder/.

State of Washington vs. Timothy Bass. 2021. 80156-2-I (The Court of Appeals for the State of Washington, June 1)


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]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-mandy-stavik-9Asc8qes In late November 1989, college freshman Mandy Stavik returned to her hometown of Acme, Washington to celebrate the holidays with her family. On the afternoon of November 24, the day after Thanksgiving, Mandy told her family she was going for a run. When she still hadn’t returned that evening, her mother became concerned and called around to her friends, but none had heard from her. When she still hadn’t returned the next morning, the panic set in, and the search began.


For three days, the residents of Acme, Washington undertook an increasingly desperate search for Mandy Stavik and were heartbroken when her body was eventually located in the shallow water of the Nooksack River. Local police began an intense investigation, but after months of dead ends and dwindling leads, the case wound down and eventually went cold.


Mandy Stavik’s death would likely have remained unsolved, were it not for a tenacious cold case detective, who in 2009 began running old DNA samples against samples collected from suspects over the last two decades.


Thank you to the fantastical David White for research assistance


References

Associated Press. 1989. "Amanda Stavik's brother also died tragically." Lewiston Tribune, December 1.

Ferm, Carol. 1989. "A flood of memories, a torrent of tears." The Bellingham Herald, December 3: 1.

—. 1989. "Community's sense of peace is shattered." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 1.

—. 1989. "Family and friends keep a vigil of hope." The Bellingham Herald, November 26: 11.

—. 1989. "Loss angers, saddens classmate." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 2.

—. 1989. "Reward offered." The Bellingham Herald, November 27: 1.

—. 1989. "Teen presumed kidnapped." The Bellingham Herald, November 26: 1.

Ferm, Carol, and Cathy Logg. 1989. "Search for missing teen continues." The Bellingham Herald, November 27: 1.

—. 1989. "Stavik's body found in Nooksack." The Bellingham Herald, November 28: 1.

Logg, Cathy. 1989. "Clues elusive in Stavki's death." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 1.

—. 1989. "Investigators get many tips in Stavik case." The Bellingham Herald, December 1: 13.

—. 1989. "Police issue a warning about human predators." The Bellingham Herald, December 20: 11.

—. 1989. "Sheriff seeks pudgy-faced man for questioning in Stavik case." The Bellingham Herald, December 3: 13.

—. 1990. "Stavik case awaits tests." The Bellingham Herald, March 20: 1.

—. 1992. "Stavik 'suspect' files suit." The Bellingham Herald, March 21: 1.

—. 1990. "Garment ID'd tentatively as Mandy's." The Bellingham Press, January 28: 15.

Mittendorf, Robert. 2017. "Arrest in 1989 killing - sheriff credits DNA." The Bellingham Herald, December 14: A1.

Pratt, Denver. 2018. "Defense challenges DNA evidence in '89 slaying." The Bellingham Herald, August 11: A1.

—. 2019. "Defense in murder trial opening: 'No one knows what happened to Ms. Stavik'." The Bellingham Herald, May 11: A1.

—. 2017. "First-degree murder charge filed in 1989 kiling of Stavik." The Bellingham Herald, December 15: A1.

—. 2019. "'I wanted to do the right thing for Mandy,' Bass' co-worker testifies." The Bellingham Herald, May 17: A1.

Sirken, Alec. 2016. How two moms chatting at a water park helped crack a Thanksgiving cold case murder. July 16. Accessed May 18, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mandy-stavik-case-how-two-moms-chatting-at-a-water-park-helped-crack-thanksgiving-cold-case-murder/.

State of Washington vs. Timothy Bass. 2021. 80156-2-I (The Court of Appeals for the State of Washington, June 1)


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]]> The Murder of Mandy Stavik Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:18:30 In late November 1989, college freshman Mandy Stavik returned to her hometown of Acme, Washington to celebrate the holidays with her family. On the afternoon of November 24, the day after Thanksgiving, Mandy told her family she was going for a run. When she still hadn’t returned that evening, her mother became concerned and called around to her friends, but none had heard from her. When she still hadn’t returned the next morning, the panic set in, and the search began. For three days, the residents of Acme, Washington undertook an increasingly desperate search for Mandy Stavik and were heartbroken when her body was eventually located in the shallow water of the Nooksack River. Local police began an intense investigation, but after months of dead ends and dwindling leads, the case wound down and eventually went cold. Mandy Stavik’s death would likely have remained unsolved, were it not for a tenacious cold case detective, who in 2009 began running old DNA samples against samples collected from suspects over the last two decades. Thank you to the fantastical David White for research assistance References Associated Press. 1989. "Amanda Stavik's brother also died tragically." Lewiston Tribune, December 1. Ferm, Carol. 1989. "A flood of memories, a torrent of tears." The Bellingham Herald, December 3: 1. —. 1989. "Community's sense of peace is shattered." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 1. —. 1989. "Family and friends keep a vigil of hope." The Bellingham Herald, November 26: 11. —. 1989. "Loss angers, saddens classmate." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 2. —. 1989. "Reward offered." The Bellingham Herald, November 27: 1. —. 1989. "Teen presumed kidnapped." The Bellingham Herald, November 26: 1. Ferm, Carol, and Cathy Logg. 1989. "Search for missing teen continues." The Bellingham Herald, November 27: 1. —. 1989. "Stavik's body found in Nooksack." The Bellingham Herald, November 28: 1. Logg, Cathy. 1989. "Clues elusive in Stavki's death." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 1. —. 1989. "Investigators get many tips in Stavik case." The Bellingham Herald, December 1: 13. —. 1989. "Police issue a warning about human predators." The Bellingham Herald, December 20: 11. —. 1989. "Sheriff seeks pudgy-faced man for questioning in Stavik case." The Bellingham Herald, December 3: 13. —. 1990. "Stavik case awaits tests." The Bellingham Herald, March 20: 1. —. 1992. "Stavik 'suspect' files suit." The Bellingham Herald, March 21: 1. —. 1990. "Garment ID'd tentatively as Mandy's." The Bellingham Press, January 28: 15. Mittendorf, Robert. 2017. "Arrest in 1989 killing - sheriff credits DNA." The Bellingham Herald, December 14: A1. Pratt, Denver. 2018. "Defense challenges DNA evidence in '89 slaying." The Bellingham Herald, August 11: A1. —. 2019. "Defense in murder trial opening: 'No one knows what happened to Ms. Stavik'." The Bellingham Herald, May 11: A1. —. 2017. "First-degree murder charge filed in 1989 kiling of Stavik." The Bellingham Herald, December 15: A1. —. 2019. "'I wanted to do the right thing for Mandy,' Bass' co-worker testifies." The Bellingham Herald, May 17: A1. Sirken, Alec. 2016. How two moms chatting at a water park helped crack a Thanksgiving cold case murder. July 16. Accessed May 18, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mandy-stavik-case-how-two-moms-chatting-at-a-water-park-helped-crack-thanksgiving-cold-case-murder/. State of Washington vs. Timothy Bass. 2021. 80156-2-I (The Court of Appeals for the State of Washington, June 1) In late November 1989, college freshman Mandy Stavik returned to her hometown of Acme, Washington to celebrate the holidays with her family. On the afternoon of November 24, the day after Thanksgiving, Mandy told her family she was going for a run. When she still hadn’t returned that evening, her mother became concerned and called around to her friends, but none had heard from her. When she still hadn’t returned the next morning, the panic set in, and the search began. For three days, the residents of Acme, Washington undertook an increasingly desperate search for Mandy Stavik and were heartbroken when her body was eventually located in the shallow water of the Nooksack River. Local police began an intense investigation, but after months of dead ends and dwindling leads, the case wound down and eventually went cold. Mandy Stavik’s death would likely have remained unsolved, were it not for a tenacious cold case detective, who in 2009 began running old DNA samples against samples collected from suspects over the last two decades. Thank you to the fantastical David White for research assistance References Associated Press. 1989. "Amanda Stavik's brother also died tragically." Lewiston Tribune, December 1. Ferm, Carol. 1989. "A flood of memories, a torrent of tears." The Bellingham Herald, December 3: 1. —. 1989. "Community's sense of peace is shattered." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 1. —. 1989. "Family and friends keep a vigil of hope." The Bellingham Herald, November 26: 11. —. 1989. "Loss angers, saddens classmate." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 2. —. 1989. "Reward offered." The Bellingham Herald, November 27: 1. —. 1989. "Teen presumed kidnapped." The Bellingham Herald, November 26: 1. Ferm, Carol, and Cathy Logg. 1989. "Search for missing teen continues." The Bellingham Herald, November 27: 1. —. 1989. "Stavik's body found in Nooksack." The Bellingham Herald, November 28: 1. Logg, Cathy. 1989. "Clues elusive in Stavki's death." The Bellingham Herald, November 29: 1. —. 1989. "Investigators get many tips in Stavik case." The Bellingham Herald, December 1: 13. —. 1989. "Police issue a warning about human predators." The Bellingham Herald, December 20: 11. —. 1989. "Sheriff seeks pudgy-faced man for questioning in Stavik case." The Bellingham Herald, December 3: 13. —. 1990. "Stavik case awaits tests." The Bellingham Herald, March 20: 1. —. 1992. "Stavik 'suspect' files suit." The Bellingham Herald, March 21: 1. —. 1990. "Garment ID'd tentatively as Mandy's." The Bellingham Press, January 28: 15. Mittendorf, Robert. 2017. "Arrest in 1989 killing - sheriff credits DNA." The Bellingham Herald, December 14: A1. Pratt, Denver. 2018. "Defense challenges DNA evidence in '89 slaying." The Bellingham Herald, August 11: A1. —. 2019. "Defense in murder trial opening: 'No one knows what happened to Ms. Stavik'." The Bellingham Herald, May 11: A1. —. 2017. "First-degree murder charge filed in 1989 kiling of Stavik." The Bellingham Herald, December 15: A1. —. 2019. "'I wanted to do the right thing for Mandy,' Bass' co-worker testifies." The Bellingham Herald, May 17: A1. Sirken, Alec. 2016. How two moms chatting at a water park helped crack a Thanksgiving cold case murder. July 16. Accessed May 18, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mandy-stavik-case-how-two-moms-chatting-at-a-water-park-helped-crack-thanksgiving-cold-case-murder/. State of Washington vs. Timothy Bass. 2021. 80156-2-I (The Court of Appeals for the State of Washington, June 1) true crime, exhibit c true full 470 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/SXUX4skHcA-ZKqLLtsxZi2V_-95K_52YDjSyCPTkC7U Elroy Kent & The Murder of Delia Congdon On the morning of July 24, 1908, Delia Congdon, a deaf and non-verbal woman living alone in East Wallingford, Vermont, was found dead in her pantry—presumed to have been murdered while she prepared breakfast. At first, investigators suspected a local criminal known for his violent behavior; however, within a day, an unusual clue discovered in Congdon’s barn pointed them towards Elroy Kent, a notorious local thief and recent escapee from a nearby psychiatric hospital whose petty criminal antics had plagued police for decades. With a caveat of mental illness at stake, Kent's trial and execution came under heavy scrutiny.


Thank you to the magical and mystical Dave for research assistance.

References

Bennington Banner. 1909. "Elroy Kent found guilty in the 1st degree." Bennington Banner, April 10: 1.

—. 1909. "Shocking Tales in Elroy Kent murder trial." Bennington Banner, April 01: 1.

Bennington Evening Banner. 1908. "Bloodhounds at East Dorset on Kent's trail." Bennington Evening Banner, August 1: 1.

—. 1908. "Escaped lunatic through to be murderer ." Bennington Evening Banner, July 27: 1.

—. 1909. "Evidence against Elroy Kent is increasing." Bennington Evening Banner, April 2: 1.

—. 1908. "Tracing Kent by mania for name carving." Bennington Evening Banner, August 6: 1.

Boston Daily Globe. 1908. "Denies killing Delia Congdon." Boston Daily Globe, October 27: 9.

—. 1902. "Jumped from train." Boston Daily Globe, December 9: 3.

—. 1909. "Kent "faking" says Shirres." Boston Daily Globe, April 9: 8.

—. 1909. "Kent must die in 1911." Boston Daily Globe, November 3: 9.

—. 1912. "State aghast at Kent mishap." Boston Daily Globe, Janaury 6: 8.

Brattleboro Reformer. 1905. "Elroy Kent heard from." Brattleboro Reformer, October 6: 1.

Burlington Clipper. 1902. "May do some good." Burlington Clipper, February 8: 2.

Burlington Daily News. 1909. "Testimony against Kent." Burlington Daily News, April 3: 1.

—. 1908. "Want $10,000 for an alleged libel." Burlington Daily News, August 25: 1.

Burlington Free Press. 1908. "Foul murder in East Wallingford." Burlington Free Press, July 25: 1.

—. 1909. "Grout may be called to stand." Burlington Free Press, April 5: 1.

Daily Journal. 1908. "Elroy Kent under arrest ." Daily Journal, October 24: 1.

Montpelier Evening Argus. 1909. "Kent pleads not guilty." Montpelier Evening Argus, March 30: 1.

New York Times. 1908. "Gte insane murder suspect." New York Times, October 25: 20.

Reformer, Brattleboro. 1908. "Elroy Kent a murderer?" Brattleboro Reformer, July 31: 1.

Rumboldt, John. 2013. Murder on Sugar Hill. Family history, genealogy, Rutland, VT: Rutland Historical Society.

Rutlad Daily Herald. 1961. "Two instances." Rutland Daily Herald, March 24: 8.

Rutland Daily Herald. 1905. "Insane criminal still at large." Rutland Daily Herald, August 19: 7.

—. 1908. "Murdered in E. Wallingford." Rutland Daily Herald, July 25: 1.

St. Albans Daily Messenger . 1905. "Escaped last night." St. Albans Daily Messenger, August 12: 1.

St. Albans Daily Messenger. 1902. "Elroy Kent back in jail." St. Albans Daily Messenger, December 8: 1.

—. 1905. "Elroy Kent captured." St. Albans Daily Messenger, October 23: 1.

State vs. Elroy Kent. 1909. NA (Supreme Court for the State of Vermont, October 1).

Vermont Phoenix. 1902. "Burglar with record." Vermont Phoenix, January 31: 2.

—. 1905. "Elroy Kent, notorious criminal arrested." Vermont Phoenix, October 27: 2.

Veront Journal. 1902. "News and notes." Vermont Journal, March 8: 8.


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]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/elroy-kent-the-murder-of-delia-congdon-3jwu3dDL On the morning of July 24, 1908, Delia Congdon, a deaf and non-verbal woman living alone in East Wallingford, Vermont, was found dead in her pantry—presumed to have been murdered while she prepared breakfast. At first, investigators suspected a local criminal known for his violent behavior; however, within a day, an unusual clue discovered in Congdon’s barn pointed them towards Elroy Kent, a notorious local thief and recent escapee from a nearby psychiatric hospital whose petty criminal antics had plagued police for decades. With a caveat of mental illness at stake, Kent's trial and execution came under heavy scrutiny.


Thank you to the magical and mystical Dave for research assistance.

References

Bennington Banner. 1909. "Elroy Kent found guilty in the 1st degree." Bennington Banner, April 10: 1.

—. 1909. "Shocking Tales in Elroy Kent murder trial." Bennington Banner, April 01: 1.

Bennington Evening Banner. 1908. "Bloodhounds at East Dorset on Kent's trail." Bennington Evening Banner, August 1: 1.

—. 1908. "Escaped lunatic through to be murderer ." Bennington Evening Banner, July 27: 1.

—. 1909. "Evidence against Elroy Kent is increasing." Bennington Evening Banner, April 2: 1.

—. 1908. "Tracing Kent by mania for name carving." Bennington Evening Banner, August 6: 1.

Boston Daily Globe. 1908. "Denies killing Delia Congdon." Boston Daily Globe, October 27: 9.

—. 1902. "Jumped from train." Boston Daily Globe, December 9: 3.

—. 1909. "Kent "faking" says Shirres." Boston Daily Globe, April 9: 8.

—. 1909. "Kent must die in 1911." Boston Daily Globe, November 3: 9.

—. 1912. "State aghast at Kent mishap." Boston Daily Globe, Janaury 6: 8.

Brattleboro Reformer. 1905. "Elroy Kent heard from." Brattleboro Reformer, October 6: 1.

Burlington Clipper. 1902. "May do some good." Burlington Clipper, February 8: 2.

Burlington Daily News. 1909. "Testimony against Kent." Burlington Daily News, April 3: 1.

—. 1908. "Want $10,000 for an alleged libel." Burlington Daily News, August 25: 1.

Burlington Free Press. 1908. "Foul murder in East Wallingford." Burlington Free Press, July 25: 1.

—. 1909. "Grout may be called to stand." Burlington Free Press, April 5: 1.

Daily Journal. 1908. "Elroy Kent under arrest ." Daily Journal, October 24: 1.

Montpelier Evening Argus. 1909. "Kent pleads not guilty." Montpelier Evening Argus, March 30: 1.

New York Times. 1908. "Gte insane murder suspect." New York Times, October 25: 20.

Reformer, Brattleboro. 1908. "Elroy Kent a murderer?" Brattleboro Reformer, July 31: 1.

Rumboldt, John. 2013. Murder on Sugar Hill. Family history, genealogy, Rutland, VT: Rutland Historical Society.

Rutlad Daily Herald. 1961. "Two instances." Rutland Daily Herald, March 24: 8.

Rutland Daily Herald. 1905. "Insane criminal still at large." Rutland Daily Herald, August 19: 7.

—. 1908. "Murdered in E. Wallingford." Rutland Daily Herald, July 25: 1.

St. Albans Daily Messenger . 1905. "Escaped last night." St. Albans Daily Messenger, August 12: 1.

St. Albans Daily Messenger. 1902. "Elroy Kent back in jail." St. Albans Daily Messenger, December 8: 1.

—. 1905. "Elroy Kent captured." St. Albans Daily Messenger, October 23: 1.

State vs. Elroy Kent. 1909. NA (Supreme Court for the State of Vermont, October 1).

Vermont Phoenix. 1902. "Burglar with record." Vermont Phoenix, January 31: 2.

—. 1905. "Elroy Kent, notorious criminal arrested." Vermont Phoenix, October 27: 2.

Veront Journal. 1902. "News and notes." Vermont Journal, March 8: 8.


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]]> Elroy Kent & The Murder of Delia Congdon Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:22:02 On the morning of July 24, 1908, Delia Congdon, a deaf and non-verbal woman living alone in East Wallingford, Vermont, was found dead in her pantry—presumed to have been murdered while she prepared breakfast. At first, investigators suspected a local criminal known for his violent behavior; however, within a day, an unusual clue discovered in Congdon’s barn pointed them towards Elroy Kent, a notorious local thief and recent escapee from a nearby psychiatric hospital whose petty criminal antics had plagued police for decades. With a caveat of mental illness at stake, Kent's trial and execution came under heavy scrutiny.  Thank you to the magical and mystical Dave for research assistance.  References Bennington Banner. 1909. "Elroy Kent found guilty in the 1st degree." Bennington Banner, April 10: 1. —. 1909. "Shocking Tales in Elroy Kent murder trial." Bennington Banner, April 01: 1. Bennington Evening Banner. 1908. "Bloodhounds at East Dorset on Kent's trail." Bennington Evening Banner, August 1: 1. —. 1908. "Escaped lunatic through to be murderer ." Bennington Evening Banner, July 27: 1. —. 1909. "Evidence against Elroy Kent is increasing." Bennington Evening Banner, April 2: 1. —. 1908. "Tracing Kent by mania for name carving." Bennington Evening Banner, August 6: 1. Boston Daily Globe. 1908. "Denies killing Delia Congdon." Boston Daily Globe, October 27: 9. —. 1902. "Jumped from train." Boston Daily Globe, December 9: 3. —. 1909. "Kent "faking" says Shirres." Boston Daily Globe, April 9: 8. —. 1909. "Kent must die in 1911." Boston Daily Globe, November 3: 9. —. 1912. "State aghast at Kent mishap." Boston Daily Globe, Janaury 6: 8. Brattleboro Reformer. 1905. "Elroy Kent heard from." Brattleboro Reformer, October 6: 1. Burlington Clipper. 1902. "May do some good." Burlington Clipper, February 8: 2. Burlington Daily News. 1909. "Testimony against Kent." Burlington Daily News, April 3: 1. —. 1908. "Want $10,000 for an alleged libel." Burlington Daily News, August 25: 1. Burlington Free Press. 1908. "Foul murder in East Wallingford." Burlington Free Press, July 25: 1. —. 1909. "Grout may be called to stand." Burlington Free Press, April 5: 1. Daily Journal. 1908. "Elroy Kent under arrest ." Daily Journal, October 24: 1. Montpelier Evening Argus. 1909. "Kent pleads not guilty." Montpelier Evening Argus, March 30: 1. New York Times. 1908. "Gte insane murder suspect." New York Times, October 25: 20. Reformer, Brattleboro. 1908. "Elroy Kent a murderer?" Brattleboro Reformer, July 31: 1. Rumboldt, John. 2013. Murder on Sugar Hill. Family history, genealogy, Rutland, VT: Rutland Historical Society. Rutlad Daily Herald. 1961. "Two instances." Rutland Daily Herald, March 24: 8. Rutland Daily Herald. 1905. "Insane criminal still at large." Rutland Daily Herald, August 19: 7. —. 1908. "Murdered in E. Wallingford." Rutland Daily Herald, July 25: 1. St. Albans Daily Messenger . 1905. "Escaped last night." St. Albans Daily Messenger, August 12: 1. St. Albans Daily Messenger. 1902. "Elroy Kent back in jail." St. Albans Daily Messenger, December 8: 1. —. 1905. "Elroy Kent captured." St. Albans Daily Messenger, October 23: 1. State vs. Elroy Kent. 1909. NA (Supreme Court for the State of Vermont, October 1). Vermont Phoenix. 1902. "Burglar with record." Vermont Phoenix, January 31: 2. —. 1905. "Elroy Kent, notorious criminal arrested." Vermont Phoenix, October 27: 2. Veront Journal. 1902. "News and notes." Vermont Journal, March 8: 8. On the morning of July 24, 1908, Delia Congdon, a deaf and non-verbal woman living alone in East Wallingford, Vermont, was found dead in her pantry—presumed to have been murdered while she prepared breakfast. At first, investigators suspected a local criminal known for his violent behavior; however, within a day, an unusual clue discovered in Congdon’s barn pointed them towards Elroy Kent, a notorious local thief and recent escapee from a nearby psychiatric hospital whose petty criminal antics had plagued police for decades. With a caveat of mental illness at stake, Kent's trial and execution came under heavy scrutiny.  Thank you to the magical and mystical Dave for research assistance.  References Bennington Banner. 1909. "Elroy Kent found guilty in the 1st degree." Bennington Banner, April 10: 1. —. 1909. "Shocking Tales in Elroy Kent murder trial." Bennington Banner, April 01: 1. Bennington Evening Banner. 1908. "Bloodhounds at East Dorset on Kent's trail." Bennington Evening Banner, August 1: 1. —. 1908. "Escaped lunatic through to be murderer ." Bennington Evening Banner, July 27: 1. —. 1909. "Evidence against Elroy Kent is increasing." Bennington Evening Banner, April 2: 1. —. 1908. "Tracing Kent by mania for name carving." Bennington Evening Banner, August 6: 1. Boston Daily Globe. 1908. "Denies killing Delia Congdon." Boston Daily Globe, October 27: 9. —. 1902. "Jumped from train." Boston Daily Globe, December 9: 3. —. 1909. "Kent "faking" says Shirres." Boston Daily Globe, April 9: 8. —. 1909. "Kent must die in 1911." Boston Daily Globe, November 3: 9. —. 1912. "State aghast at Kent mishap." Boston Daily Globe, Janaury 6: 8. Brattleboro Reformer. 1905. "Elroy Kent heard from." Brattleboro Reformer, October 6: 1. Burlington Clipper. 1902. "May do some good." Burlington Clipper, February 8: 2. Burlington Daily News. 1909. "Testimony against Kent." Burlington Daily News, April 3: 1. —. 1908. "Want $10,000 for an alleged libel." Burlington Daily News, August 25: 1. Burlington Free Press. 1908. "Foul murder in East Wallingford." Burlington Free Press, July 25: 1. —. 1909. "Grout may be called to stand." Burlington Free Press, April 5: 1. Daily Journal. 1908. "Elroy Kent under arrest ." Daily Journal, October 24: 1. Montpelier Evening Argus. 1909. "Kent pleads not guilty." Montpelier Evening Argus, March 30: 1. New York Times. 1908. "Gte insane murder suspect." New York Times, October 25: 20. Reformer, Brattleboro. 1908. "Elroy Kent a murderer?" Brattleboro Reformer, July 31: 1. Rumboldt, John. 2013. Murder on Sugar Hill. Family history, genealogy, Rutland, VT: Rutland Historical Society. Rutlad Daily Herald. 1961. "Two instances." Rutland Daily Herald, March 24: 8. Rutland Daily Herald. 1905. "Insane criminal still at large." Rutland Daily Herald, August 19: 7. —. 1908. "Murdered in E. Wallingford." Rutland Daily Herald, July 25: 1. St. Albans Daily Messenger . 1905. "Escaped last night." St. Albans Daily Messenger, August 12: 1. St. Albans Daily Messenger. 1902. "Elroy Kent back in jail." St. Albans Daily Messenger, December 8: 1. —. 1905. "Elroy Kent captured." St. Albans Daily Messenger, October 23: 1. State vs. Elroy Kent. 1909. NA (Supreme Court for the State of Vermont, October 1). Vermont Phoenix. 1902. "Burglar with record." Vermont Phoenix, January 31: 2. —. 1905. "Elroy Kent, notorious criminal arrested." Vermont Phoenix, October 27: 2. Veront Journal. 1902. "News and notes." Vermont Journal, March 8: 8. true crime, exhibit c true full 469 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Q5eTawkIWegbrdWphe2AqSpeJkUnOl73lA0Xs25VeL4 The Tragic Murder of Grace Millane On December 2, 2018, the parents of twenty-one-year-old Grace Millane, a British tourist on vacation in New Zealand, became concerned when the birthday wishes they sent their daughter went unacknowledged. Having completed her degree at the University of Lincoln a few months earlier, Grace had spent several weeks traveling during her gap year but had been keeping in regular contact with her parents since leaving for her trip. When they still hadn’t heard from their daughter three days later, Grace’s parents called Auckland police and reported her missing. A week later, Grace Millane’s body was discovered in a suitcase near an access road in the Waitakere Ranges, a dense wooded area about twelve miles outside Auckland. A day later, investigators arrested twenty-six-year-old Jesse Kempson, who was the last person seen with Grace on the night of the murder when the two were captured together by a CCTV camera going up to Kempson’s room at the CityLife Hotel.


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References

BBC News. 2018. Grace Millane: Man appears in court charged with backpacker's murder. December 10. Accessed May 3, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-46502649.

Creed, Rebecca. 2021. "Former flatmate of Grace Millane's killer says he was." The Echo, November 15.

Critchell, Matthew. 2019. "Backpacker Grace spoke to men on bondage chat rooms,." The Echo, November 20.

Emes, Toby. 2019. "Accused killer admitted Grace was dead in second interview." The Echo, November 14.

Faulkner, Doug. 2019. Grace Millane murder: A trial that gripped a nation. November 22. Accessed May 2, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-50515326.

Feehan, Katie. 2018. "Brother of Wickford woman missing in New Zealand says lack." The Echo, December 5.

—. 2018. "Police release last known image of missing Wickford woman." The Echo, December 6.

Graham-Mclay, Charlotte. 2018. "After backpacker's killing, New Zealand looks again at violence against women." New York Times, December 13.

—. 2018. "New Zealand murder case leads to rebuke of Google." New York Times, December 15.

—. 2018. "New Zealander accused of killing tourist." New York Times, December 9.

Humphries, Will, and Bernard Lagan. 2018. "Distraught father flies to join backpacker search." The Times, December 7.

Jesse Shane Kempson v. The Queen. 2021. SC 11/2021 NZSC 74 (Supreme Court of New Zealand, June 29).

Kirk, Tristan. 2019. "Guilty: Fantasist who killed Grace." London Evening Standard, November 22.

—. 2019. "Guilty: Grace jury takes only five hours to return verdict of murder." London Evening Standard, November 22.

Kolirin, Lianne. 2020. "Grace Millane's killer attacked other women." The Times, December 22.

Lagan, Bernard. 2018. "Body found in search for missing backpacker." The Times, December 10.

—. 2019. "British backpacker's 'killer' lied about their Tinder date." The Times, November 13.

Lagan, Bernard, and Will Humphries. 2018. "Father appeals for clues to help find missing daughter." The Times, December 8.

Leask, Anna. 2020. Who is Grace Millane's murderer? Unravelling labyrinth of lies and a fatal Tinder date. February 20. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/who-is-grace-millanes-murderer-unravelling-labyrinth-of-lies-and-a-fatal-tinder-date/PDGHMSM67MZQ5VBH4GT2XIXZ7Q/?c_id=1&objectid=12287282.

MacDonald, Stuart. 2021. "'Rough sex' defence for murder could be banned." The Times, May 29.

Roy, Eleanor Ainge. 2019. "Grace Millane trial: blood in hotel room likely backpacker's." The Guardian, November 8.

—. 2019. "Grace Millane trial: witness says she feared she would die." The Guardian, November 11.

—. 2019. "'She should have been safe here'." The Guardian, November 22.

Smith, Anneka. 2020. "Grace Millane's life: far more than the details of her death." Radio New Zealand, February 21.

South Wales Echo. 2020. "Grace's killer 'raped another Brit tourist'." South Wales Echo, December 23.


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]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-murder-of-grace-millane-w6NEo4Ed On December 2, 2018, the parents of twenty-one-year-old Grace Millane, a British tourist on vacation in New Zealand, became concerned when the birthday wishes they sent their daughter went unacknowledged. Having completed her degree at the University of Lincoln a few months earlier, Grace had spent several weeks traveling during her gap year but had been keeping in regular contact with her parents since leaving for her trip. When they still hadn’t heard from their daughter three days later, Grace’s parents called Auckland police and reported her missing. A week later, Grace Millane’s body was discovered in a suitcase near an access road in the Waitakere Ranges, a dense wooded area about twelve miles outside Auckland. A day later, investigators arrested twenty-six-year-old Jesse Kempson, who was the last person seen with Grace on the night of the murder when the two were captured together by a CCTV camera going up to Kempson’s room at the CityLife Hotel.


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References

BBC News. 2018. Grace Millane: Man appears in court charged with backpacker's murder. December 10. Accessed May 3, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-46502649.

Creed, Rebecca. 2021. "Former flatmate of Grace Millane's killer says he was." The Echo, November 15.

Critchell, Matthew. 2019. "Backpacker Grace spoke to men on bondage chat rooms,." The Echo, November 20.

Emes, Toby. 2019. "Accused killer admitted Grace was dead in second interview." The Echo, November 14.

Faulkner, Doug. 2019. Grace Millane murder: A trial that gripped a nation. November 22. Accessed May 2, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-50515326.

Feehan, Katie. 2018. "Brother of Wickford woman missing in New Zealand says lack." The Echo, December 5.

—. 2018. "Police release last known image of missing Wickford woman." The Echo, December 6.

Graham-Mclay, Charlotte. 2018. "After backpacker's killing, New Zealand looks again at violence against women." New York Times, December 13.

—. 2018. "New Zealand murder case leads to rebuke of Google." New York Times, December 15.

—. 2018. "New Zealander accused of killing tourist." New York Times, December 9.

Humphries, Will, and Bernard Lagan. 2018. "Distraught father flies to join backpacker search." The Times, December 7.

Jesse Shane Kempson v. The Queen. 2021. SC 11/2021 NZSC 74 (Supreme Court of New Zealand, June 29).

Kirk, Tristan. 2019. "Guilty: Fantasist who killed Grace." London Evening Standard, November 22.

—. 2019. "Guilty: Grace jury takes only five hours to return verdict of murder." London Evening Standard, November 22.

Kolirin, Lianne. 2020. "Grace Millane's killer attacked other women." The Times, December 22.

Lagan, Bernard. 2018. "Body found in search for missing backpacker." The Times, December 10.

—. 2019. "British backpacker's 'killer' lied about their Tinder date." The Times, November 13.

Lagan, Bernard, and Will Humphries. 2018. "Father appeals for clues to help find missing daughter." The Times, December 8.

Leask, Anna. 2020. Who is Grace Millane's murderer? Unravelling labyrinth of lies and a fatal Tinder date. February 20. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/who-is-grace-millanes-murderer-unravelling-labyrinth-of-lies-and-a-fatal-tinder-date/PDGHMSM67MZQ5VBH4GT2XIXZ7Q/?c_id=1&objectid=12287282.

MacDonald, Stuart. 2021. "'Rough sex' defence for murder could be banned." The Times, May 29.

Roy, Eleanor Ainge. 2019. "Grace Millane trial: blood in hotel room likely backpacker's." The Guardian, November 8.

—. 2019. "Grace Millane trial: witness says she feared she would die." The Guardian, November 11.

—. 2019. "'She should have been safe here'." The Guardian, November 22.

Smith, Anneka. 2020. "Grace Millane's life: far more than the details of her death." Radio New Zealand, February 21.

South Wales Echo. 2020. "Grace's killer 'raped another Brit tourist'." South Wales Echo, December 23.


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]]> The Tragic Murder of Grace Millane Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:22 On December 2, 2018, the parents of twenty-one-year-old Grace Millane, a British tourist on vacation in New Zealand, became concerned when the birthday wishes they sent their daughter went unacknowledged. Having completed her degree at the University of Lincoln a few months earlier, Grace had spent several weeks traveling during her gap year but had been keeping in regular contact with her parents since leaving for her trip. When they still hadn’t heard from their daughter three days later, Grace’s parents called Auckland police and reported her missing. A week later, Grace Millane’s body was discovered in a suitcase near an access road in the Waitakere Ranges, a dense wooded area about twelve miles outside Auckland. A day later, investigators arrested twenty-six-year-old Jesse Kempson, who was the last person seen with Grace on the night of the murder when the two were captured together by a CCTV camera going up to Kempson’s room at the CityLife Hotel. Please Consider Signing this Petition Thank you to our favorite David White for research assistance References BBC News. 2018. Grace Millane: Man appears in court charged with backpacker's murder. December 10. Accessed May 3, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-46502649. Creed, Rebecca. 2021. "Former flatmate of Grace Millane's killer says he was." The Echo, November 15. Critchell, Matthew. 2019. "Backpacker Grace spoke to men on bondage chat rooms,." The Echo, November 20. Emes, Toby. 2019. "Accused killer admitted Grace was dead in second interview." The Echo, November 14. Faulkner, Doug. 2019. Grace Millane murder: A trial that gripped a nation. November 22. Accessed May 2, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-50515326. Feehan, Katie. 2018. "Brother of Wickford woman missing in New Zealand says lack." The Echo, December 5. —. 2018. "Police release last known image of missing Wickford woman." The Echo, December 6. Graham-Mclay, Charlotte. 2018. "After backpacker's killing, New Zealand looks again at violence against women." New York Times, December 13. —. 2018. "New Zealand murder case leads to rebuke of Google." New York Times, December 15. —. 2018. "New Zealander accused of killing tourist." New York Times, December 9. Humphries, Will, and Bernard Lagan. 2018. "Distraught father flies to join backpacker search." The Times, December 7. Jesse Shane Kempson v. The Queen. 2021. SC 11/2021 NZSC 74 (Supreme Court of New Zealand, June 29). Kirk, Tristan. 2019. "Guilty: Fantasist who killed Grace." London Evening Standard, November 22. —. 2019. "Guilty: Grace jury takes only five hours to return verdict of murder." London Evening Standard, November 22. Kolirin, Lianne. 2020. "Grace Millane's killer attacked other women." The Times, December 22. Lagan, Bernard. 2018. "Body found in search for missing backpacker." The Times, December 10. —. 2019. "British backpacker's 'killer' lied about their Tinder date." The Times, November 13. Lagan, Bernard, and Will Humphries. 2018. "Father appeals for clues to help find missing daughter." The Times, December 8. Leask, Anna. 2020. Who is Grace Millane's murderer? Unravelling labyrinth of lies and a fatal Tinder date. February 20. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/who-is-grace-millanes-murderer-unravelling-labyrinth-of-lies-and-a-fatal-tinder-date/PDGHMSM67MZQ5VBH4GT2XIXZ7Q/?c_id=1&objectid=12287282. MacDonald, Stuart. 2021. "'Rough sex' defence for murder could be banned." The Times, May 29. Roy, Eleanor Ainge. 2019. "Grace Millane trial: blood in hotel room likely backpacker's." The Guardian, November 8. —. 2019. "Grace Millane trial: witness says she feared she would die." The Guardian, November 11. —. 2019. "'She should have been safe here'." The Guardian, November 22. Smith, Anneka. 2020. "Grace Millane's life: far more than the details of her death." Radio New Zealand, February 21. South Wales Echo. 2020. "Grace's killer 'raped another Brit tourist'." South Wales Echo, December 23. On December 2, 2018, the parents of twenty-one-year-old Grace Millane, a British tourist on vacation in New Zealand, became concerned when the birthday wishes they sent their daughter went unacknowledged. Having completed her degree at the University of Lincoln a few months earlier, Grace had spent several weeks traveling during her gap year but had been keeping in regular contact with her parents since leaving for her trip. When they still hadn’t heard from their daughter three days later, Grace’s parents called Auckland police and reported her missing. A week later, Grace Millane’s body was discovered in a suitcase near an access road in the Waitakere Ranges, a dense wooded area about twelve miles outside Auckland. A day later, investigators arrested twenty-six-year-old Jesse Kempson, who was the last person seen with Grace on the night of the murder when the two were captured together by a CCTV camera going up to Kempson’s room at the CityLife Hotel. Please Consider Signing this Petition Thank you to our favorite David White for research assistance References BBC News. 2018. Grace Millane: Man appears in court charged with backpacker's murder. December 10. Accessed May 3, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-46502649. Creed, Rebecca. 2021. "Former flatmate of Grace Millane's killer says he was." The Echo, November 15. Critchell, Matthew. 2019. "Backpacker Grace spoke to men on bondage chat rooms,." The Echo, November 20. Emes, Toby. 2019. "Accused killer admitted Grace was dead in second interview." The Echo, November 14. Faulkner, Doug. 2019. Grace Millane murder: A trial that gripped a nation. November 22. Accessed May 2, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-50515326. Feehan, Katie. 2018. "Brother of Wickford woman missing in New Zealand says lack." The Echo, December 5. —. 2018. "Police release last known image of missing Wickford woman." The Echo, December 6. Graham-Mclay, Charlotte. 2018. "After backpacker's killing, New Zealand looks again at violence against women." New York Times, December 13. —. 2018. "New Zealand murder case leads to rebuke of Google." New York Times, December 15. —. 2018. "New Zealander accused of killing tourist." New York Times, December 9. Humphries, Will, and Bernard Lagan. 2018. "Distraught father flies to join backpacker search." The Times, December 7. Jesse Shane Kempson v. The Queen. 2021. SC 11/2021 NZSC 74 (Supreme Court of New Zealand, June 29). Kirk, Tristan. 2019. "Guilty: Fantasist who killed Grace." London Evening Standard, November 22. —. 2019. "Guilty: Grace jury takes only five hours to return verdict of murder." London Evening Standard, November 22. Kolirin, Lianne. 2020. "Grace Millane's killer attacked other women." The Times, December 22. Lagan, Bernard. 2018. "Body found in search for missing backpacker." The Times, December 10. —. 2019. "British backpacker's 'killer' lied about their Tinder date." The Times, November 13. Lagan, Bernard, and Will Humphries. 2018. "Father appeals for clues to help find missing daughter." The Times, December 8. Leask, Anna. 2020. Who is Grace Millane's murderer? Unravelling labyrinth of lies and a fatal Tinder date. February 20. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/who-is-grace-millanes-murderer-unravelling-labyrinth-of-lies-and-a-fatal-tinder-date/PDGHMSM67MZQ5VBH4GT2XIXZ7Q/?c_id=1&objectid=12287282. MacDonald, Stuart. 2021. "'Rough sex' defence for murder could be banned." The Times, May 29. Roy, Eleanor Ainge. 2019. "Grace Millane trial: blood in hotel room likely backpacker's." The Guardian, November 8. —. 2019. "Grace Millane trial: witness says she feared she would die." The Guardian, November 11. —. 2019. "'She should have been safe here'." The Guardian, November 22. Smith, Anneka. 2020. "Grace Millane's life: far more than the details of her death." Radio New Zealand, February 21. South Wales Echo. 2020. "Grace's killer 'raped another Brit tourist'." South Wales Echo, December 23. true crime, exhibit c true full 468 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/X_CTtrAuxryYwlCKvcXrPWnstVGaINwDqhJVfvDNh2I The Murder Of Elizabeth Riser & The Attempted Murder Of Brandi Hicks On May 23, 2000, teens Elizabeth "Liz" Reiser and Brandi Hicks went down to the local video store in New Philadelphia, Ohio to rent a movie. While there, they met a man who told them he had no way to get home and would pay them $20 if they would give him a ride. Both girls believed in helping their fellow human, so they agreed after a bit of hesitation.

What began as a routine act of charity quickly spiraled out of control, resulting in the murder of Liz Reiser and the attempted rape and attempted murder of Brandi Hicks by the man they had intended to help, Mathew Vaca. The crimes committed against Reiser and Hicks were brutal and sent shockwaves through the small Ohio community.

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]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-elizabeth-riser-the-attempted-murder-of-brandi-hicks-TL54pq_9 On May 23, 2000, teens Elizabeth "Liz" Reiser and Brandi Hicks went down to the local video store in New Philadelphia, Ohio to rent a movie. While there, they met a man who told them he had no way to get home and would pay them $20 if they would give him a ride. Both girls believed in helping their fellow human, so they agreed after a bit of hesitation.

What began as a routine act of charity quickly spiraled out of control, resulting in the murder of Liz Reiser and the attempted rape and attempted murder of Brandi Hicks by the man they had intended to help, Mathew Vaca. The crimes committed against Reiser and Hicks were brutal and sent shockwaves through the small Ohio community.

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]]> The Murder Of Elizabeth Riser & The Attempted Murder Of Brandi Hicks Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:25 On May 23, 2000, teens Elizabeth "Liz" Reiser and Brandi Hicks went down to the local video store in New Philadelphia, Ohio to rent a movie. While there, they met a man who told them he had no way to get home and would pay them $20 if they would give him a ride. Both girls believed in helping their fellow human, so they agreed after a bit of hesitation. What began as a routine act of charity quickly spiraled out of control, resulting in the murder of Liz Reiser and the attempted rape and attempted murder of Brandi Hicks by the man they had intended to help, Mathew Vaca. The crimes committed against Reiser and Hicks were brutal and sent shockwaves through the small Ohio community. On May 23, 2000, teens Elizabeth "Liz" Reiser and Brandi Hicks went down to the local video store in New Philadelphia, Ohio to rent a movie. While there, they met a man who told them he had no way to get home and would pay them $20 if they would give him a ride. Both girls believed in helping their fellow human, so they agreed after a bit of hesitation. What began as a routine act of charity quickly spiraled out of control, resulting in the murder of Liz Reiser and the attempted rape and attempted murder of Brandi Hicks by the man they had intended to help, Mathew Vaca. The crimes committed against Reiser and Hicks were brutal and sent shockwaves through the small Ohio community. true crime, exhibit c true full 467 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tL1Nz90oLyh71v2cYoZ02B60zM5d2t9ZF2Pb3JLcesY The Murder of Dawn Hacheney On the morning of December 26, 1997, police and fire services responded to a call about a structure fire at the home Bremerton, WA home of Nick and Dawn Hacheney. When they were finally able to extinguish the flames and search the home, they discovered the badly burned body of twenty-eight-year-old Dawn Hachney in her bed, where her husband had left her several hours earlier. After a brief investigation, Dawn’s death was determined to be the result of an accidental fire—a tragic end to a short life, nothing more.


The case, which most had considered closed years earlier, was revived in April of 2001, when a woman went to Bremerton Police with a startling statement. She claimed to have been having an affair with Dawn’s husband Nick, at the time of Dawn’s death and that, at some point during their affair, he’d confessed to drugging his wife and setting the house on fire to cover up the murder. Investigators took the woman’s claims very seriously; however, Nick Hacheney was a former minister, which added to people's perception of the case.



Thank you to the gorgeous, vibrant and talented David White for Research assistance


References:

Associated Press. 2002. "Former minister on trial in wife's death." The News Tribune, November 11: 16.

Baker, Travis. 2003. "Angry words erupt at Hacheney Sentencing." Kitsap Sun, February 8: 1.

—. 2002. "Defense presses woman who pointed finger." Kitsap Sun, November 27: 4.

—. 2001. "Ex-minister might face life in prison without parole." Kitsap Sun, October 4: 1.

—. 2001. "Ex-minister pleads innocent in wife's death." Kitsap Sun, September 18: 1.

—. 2002. "Former minister guilty of murdering wife." Kitsap Sun, December 27: 1.

—. 2001. "Hacheney denied reduced bail." Kitsap Sun, October 27: 4.

—. 2002. "Judge: Jury will hear of alleged wife killer's affairs." Kitsap Sun, February 28: 10.

—. 2002. "Pathologist testifies about changing autopsy results." Kitsap Sun, November 13: 3.

—. 2002. "Sexual affairs not relevant, attorney argues." Kitsap Sun, February 9: 5.

—. 2002. "Trial begins for ex-minister accused of killing wife." Kitsap Sun, November 4: 1.

Kitsap Sun. 1997. "Dawn Hacheney Obituary." Kitsap Sun, December 30: 5.

McCormick, Julie. 2001. "Former minister suspect in wife's death." Kitsap Sun, September 14: 1.

Olsen, Gregg. 2010. A Twisted Faith: A Minister's Obsession and the Murder that Destroyed a Church. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

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]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-dawn-hacheney-Okq_2uVA On the morning of December 26, 1997, police and fire services responded to a call about a structure fire at the home Bremerton, WA home of Nick and Dawn Hacheney. When they were finally able to extinguish the flames and search the home, they discovered the badly burned body of twenty-eight-year-old Dawn Hachney in her bed, where her husband had left her several hours earlier. After a brief investigation, Dawn’s death was determined to be the result of an accidental fire—a tragic end to a short life, nothing more.


The case, which most had considered closed years earlier, was revived in April of 2001, when a woman went to Bremerton Police with a startling statement. She claimed to have been having an affair with Dawn’s husband Nick, at the time of Dawn’s death and that, at some point during their affair, he’d confessed to drugging his wife and setting the house on fire to cover up the murder. Investigators took the woman’s claims very seriously; however, Nick Hacheney was a former minister, which added to people's perception of the case.



Thank you to the gorgeous, vibrant and talented David White for Research assistance


References:

Associated Press. 2002. "Former minister on trial in wife's death." The News Tribune, November 11: 16.

Baker, Travis. 2003. "Angry words erupt at Hacheney Sentencing." Kitsap Sun, February 8: 1.

—. 2002. "Defense presses woman who pointed finger." Kitsap Sun, November 27: 4.

—. 2001. "Ex-minister might face life in prison without parole." Kitsap Sun, October 4: 1.

—. 2001. "Ex-minister pleads innocent in wife's death." Kitsap Sun, September 18: 1.

—. 2002. "Former minister guilty of murdering wife." Kitsap Sun, December 27: 1.

—. 2001. "Hacheney denied reduced bail." Kitsap Sun, October 27: 4.

—. 2002. "Judge: Jury will hear of alleged wife killer's affairs." Kitsap Sun, February 28: 10.

—. 2002. "Pathologist testifies about changing autopsy results." Kitsap Sun, November 13: 3.

—. 2002. "Sexual affairs not relevant, attorney argues." Kitsap Sun, February 9: 5.

—. 2002. "Trial begins for ex-minister accused of killing wife." Kitsap Sun, November 4: 1.

Kitsap Sun. 1997. "Dawn Hacheney Obituary." Kitsap Sun, December 30: 5.

McCormick, Julie. 2001. "Former minister suspect in wife's death." Kitsap Sun, September 14: 1.

Olsen, Gregg. 2010. A Twisted Faith: A Minister's Obsession and the Murder that Destroyed a Church. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

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]]> The Murder of Dawn Hacheney Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:33:25 On the morning of December 26, 1997, police and fire services responded to a call about a structure fire at the home Bremerton, WA home of Nick and Dawn Hacheney. When they were finally able to extinguish the flames and search the home, they discovered the badly burned body of twenty-eight-year-old Dawn Hachney in her bed, where her husband had left her several hours earlier. After a brief investigation, Dawn’s death was determined to be the result of an accidental fire—a tragic end to a short life, nothing more. The case, which most had considered closed years earlier, was revived in April of 2001, when a woman went to Bremerton Police with a startling statement. She claimed to have been having an affair with Dawn’s husband Nick, at the time of Dawn’s death and that, at some point during their affair, he’d confessed to drugging his wife and setting the house on fire to cover up the murder. Investigators took the woman’s claims very seriously; however, Nick Hacheney was a former minister, which added to people's perception of the case.  Thank you to the gorgeous, vibrant and talented David White for Research assistance References:  Associated Press. 2002. "Former minister on trial in wife's death." The News Tribune, November 11: 16. Baker, Travis. 2003. "Angry words erupt at Hacheney Sentencing." Kitsap Sun, February 8: 1. —. 2002. "Defense presses woman who pointed finger." Kitsap Sun, November 27: 4. —. 2001. "Ex-minister might face life in prison without parole." Kitsap Sun, October 4: 1. —. 2001. "Ex-minister pleads innocent in wife's death." Kitsap Sun, September 18: 1. —. 2002. "Former minister guilty of murdering wife." Kitsap Sun, December 27: 1. —. 2001. "Hacheney denied reduced bail." Kitsap Sun, October 27: 4. —. 2002. "Judge: Jury will hear of alleged wife killer's affairs." Kitsap Sun, February 28: 10. —. 2002. "Pathologist testifies about changing autopsy results." Kitsap Sun, November 13: 3. —. 2002. "Sexual affairs not relevant, attorney argues." Kitsap Sun, February 9: 5. —. 2002. "Trial begins for ex-minister accused of killing wife." Kitsap Sun, November 4: 1. Kitsap Sun. 1997. "Dawn Hacheney Obituary." Kitsap Sun, December 30: 5. McCormick, Julie. 2001. "Former minister suspect in wife's death." Kitsap Sun, September 14: 1. Olsen, Gregg. 2010. A Twisted Faith: A Minister's Obsession and the Murder that Destroyed a Church. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. On the morning of December 26, 1997, police and fire services responded to a call about a structure fire at the home Bremerton, WA home of Nick and Dawn Hacheney. When they were finally able to extinguish the flames and search the home, they discovered the badly burned body of twenty-eight-year-old Dawn Hachney in her bed, where her husband had left her several hours earlier. After a brief investigation, Dawn’s death was determined to be the result of an accidental fire—a tragic end to a short life, nothing more. The case, which most had considered closed years earlier, was revived in April of 2001, when a woman went to Bremerton Police with a startling statement. She claimed to have been having an affair with Dawn’s husband Nick, at the time of Dawn’s death and that, at some point during their affair, he’d confessed to drugging his wife and setting the house on fire to cover up the murder. Investigators took the woman’s claims very seriously; however, Nick Hacheney was a former minister, which added to people's perception of the case.  Thank you to the gorgeous, vibrant and talented David White for Research assistance References:  Associated Press. 2002. "Former minister on trial in wife's death." The News Tribune, November 11: 16. Baker, Travis. 2003. "Angry words erupt at Hacheney Sentencing." Kitsap Sun, February 8: 1. —. 2002. "Defense presses woman who pointed finger." Kitsap Sun, November 27: 4. —. 2001. "Ex-minister might face life in prison without parole." Kitsap Sun, October 4: 1. —. 2001. "Ex-minister pleads innocent in wife's death." Kitsap Sun, September 18: 1. —. 2002. "Former minister guilty of murdering wife." Kitsap Sun, December 27: 1. —. 2001. "Hacheney denied reduced bail." Kitsap Sun, October 27: 4. —. 2002. "Judge: Jury will hear of alleged wife killer's affairs." Kitsap Sun, February 28: 10. —. 2002. "Pathologist testifies about changing autopsy results." Kitsap Sun, November 13: 3. —. 2002. "Sexual affairs not relevant, attorney argues." Kitsap Sun, February 9: 5. —. 2002. "Trial begins for ex-minister accused of killing wife." Kitsap Sun, November 4: 1. Kitsap Sun. 1997. "Dawn Hacheney Obituary." Kitsap Sun, December 30: 5. McCormick, Julie. 2001. "Former minister suspect in wife's death." Kitsap Sun, September 14: 1. Olsen, Gregg. 2010. A Twisted Faith: A Minister's Obsession and the Murder that Destroyed a Church. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. true crime, exhibit c true full 466 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/g-CSub5ggsjawoEa5bD1pLZbWdXbQ5LFG63AXRKzAbo The Devil Made Me Do It On the evening of February 16, 1981, nineteen-year-old Arne Johnson stabbed his friend and landlord Alan Bono to death during an argument, after which Johnson fled the scene and was arrested several miles away later that night. Under normal circumstances, the murder of one man by another in a small town would hardly register on the scale of national, or even regional news, but if Arne Johnson was to be believed, these weren’t ordinary circumstances. According to Arne, the devil made him do it.


Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.


References:

Associated Press. 1986. "Man released early in 'demon murder case'." Hartford Courant, January 23: 47.

Brozek, Diane. 1981. "Teen-ager charged in 'possession' case." Hartford Courant, March 20: 11.

Carl Glatzel Jr. et al v. Gerald Brittle et al. 2010. DBCV-08-4008461-S (Connecticut Superior Court Judicial District of Danbury, October 25).

Christoffersen, John. 2007. "Suit vs. psychic says demon murder was a hoax." Record-Journal, October 10: M3.

Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Defendant in murder puts the devil on trial." New York Times, March 23: B1.

Galup. n.d. Religion. Accessed May 10, 2023. https://news.gallup.com/poll/1690/religion.aspx.

Harris, John. 1981. "Bizarre happenings surround killing in Brookfield." Hartford Courant, February 27: 2.

—. 1981. "Critics bedevil demonolgist, attorney in slaying case ." Hartford Courant, June 22: B1.

—. 1981. "'Demon' murder case sent to Danbury jury." Hartford Courant, November 21: 8.

—. 1981. "Exorcism, demons' role argued." Hartford Courant, March 15: 1.

—. 1981. "Johnson guilty in demons case." Hartford Courant, November 25: 1.

—. 1981. "Judge bars demonic possession defense." Hartford Courant, October 29: 1.

Healion, James. 1981. "A barmaid testified Thursday that murder suspect Arne Cheyenne..." United Press International, November 5.

—. 1981. "A judge Wednesday threw out the 'demon defense'." United Press International, October 28.

—. 1981. "Judge Robert J. Callahan Thursday refused to reconsider his decision." United Press International, October 29.

—. 1981. "The murder trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson in Danbury." United Press International, November 13.

Pionzio, Melissa. 2007. "'Factual' exorcism book evokes past pain." Hartford Courant, October 14: B1.

Putcamp, Luise. 1981. "Supernatural episodes form prelude to killing." Buffalo Evening News, July 30: 1.

—. 1981. "Suspect's alibi: He was possessed." Buffalo Evening News, August 5: 2.

Stagis, Julie. 2014. "Killer's defense: He was possessed." Hartford Courant, April 22: B1.

2006. A Haunting. Directed by Stuart Taylor. Produced by Tom Naughton.

United Press International. 1981. "'Demon slayer' gets 10-to-20 year sentence." United Press International, December 18.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. n.d. Exorcism. Accessed May 8, 2023. https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcism.

Walzer, E.B. 1982. "Appeal dropped in 'demon' case." The Reporter Dispatch, March 19: 2.


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]]> Mon, 5 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-devil-made-me-do-it-rdFBgpNv On the evening of February 16, 1981, nineteen-year-old Arne Johnson stabbed his friend and landlord Alan Bono to death during an argument, after which Johnson fled the scene and was arrested several miles away later that night. Under normal circumstances, the murder of one man by another in a small town would hardly register on the scale of national, or even regional news, but if Arne Johnson was to be believed, these weren’t ordinary circumstances. According to Arne, the devil made him do it.


Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.


References:

Associated Press. 1986. "Man released early in 'demon murder case'." Hartford Courant, January 23: 47.

Brozek, Diane. 1981. "Teen-ager charged in 'possession' case." Hartford Courant, March 20: 11.

Carl Glatzel Jr. et al v. Gerald Brittle et al. 2010. DBCV-08-4008461-S (Connecticut Superior Court Judicial District of Danbury, October 25).

Christoffersen, John. 2007. "Suit vs. psychic says demon murder was a hoax." Record-Journal, October 10: M3.

Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Defendant in murder puts the devil on trial." New York Times, March 23: B1.

Galup. n.d. Religion. Accessed May 10, 2023. https://news.gallup.com/poll/1690/religion.aspx.

Harris, John. 1981. "Bizarre happenings surround killing in Brookfield." Hartford Courant, February 27: 2.

—. 1981. "Critics bedevil demonolgist, attorney in slaying case ." Hartford Courant, June 22: B1.

—. 1981. "'Demon' murder case sent to Danbury jury." Hartford Courant, November 21: 8.

—. 1981. "Exorcism, demons' role argued." Hartford Courant, March 15: 1.

—. 1981. "Johnson guilty in demons case." Hartford Courant, November 25: 1.

—. 1981. "Judge bars demonic possession defense." Hartford Courant, October 29: 1.

Healion, James. 1981. "A barmaid testified Thursday that murder suspect Arne Cheyenne..." United Press International, November 5.

—. 1981. "A judge Wednesday threw out the 'demon defense'." United Press International, October 28.

—. 1981. "Judge Robert J. Callahan Thursday refused to reconsider his decision." United Press International, October 29.

—. 1981. "The murder trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson in Danbury." United Press International, November 13.

Pionzio, Melissa. 2007. "'Factual' exorcism book evokes past pain." Hartford Courant, October 14: B1.

Putcamp, Luise. 1981. "Supernatural episodes form prelude to killing." Buffalo Evening News, July 30: 1.

—. 1981. "Suspect's alibi: He was possessed." Buffalo Evening News, August 5: 2.

Stagis, Julie. 2014. "Killer's defense: He was possessed." Hartford Courant, April 22: B1.

2006. A Haunting. Directed by Stuart Taylor. Produced by Tom Naughton.

United Press International. 1981. "'Demon slayer' gets 10-to-20 year sentence." United Press International, December 18.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. n.d. Exorcism. Accessed May 8, 2023. https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcism.

Walzer, E.B. 1982. "Appeal dropped in 'demon' case." The Reporter Dispatch, March 19: 2.


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]]> The Devil Made Me Do It Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:33 On the evening of February 16, 1981, nineteen-year-old Arne Johnson stabbed his friend and landlord Alan Bono to death during an argument, after which Johnson fled the scene and was arrested several miles away later that night. Under normal circumstances, the murder of one man by another in a small town would hardly register on the scale of national, or even regional news, but if Arne Johnson was to be believed, these weren’t ordinary circumstances. According to Arne, the devil made him do it. Thank you to Dave White for research assistance. References: Associated Press. 1986. "Man released early in 'demon murder case'." Hartford Courant, January 23: 47. Brozek, Diane. 1981. "Teen-ager charged in 'possession' case." Hartford Courant, March 20: 11. Carl Glatzel Jr. et al v. Gerald Brittle et al. 2010. DBCV-08-4008461-S (Connecticut Superior Court Judicial District of Danbury, October 25). Christoffersen, John. 2007. "Suit vs. psychic says demon murder was a hoax." Record-Journal, October 10: M3. Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Defendant in murder puts the devil on trial." New York Times, March 23: B1. Galup. n.d. Religion. Accessed May 10, 2023. https://news.gallup.com/poll/1690/religion.aspx. Harris, John. 1981. "Bizarre happenings surround killing in Brookfield." Hartford Courant, February 27: 2. —. 1981. "Critics bedevil demonolgist, attorney in slaying case ." Hartford Courant, June 22: B1. —. 1981. "'Demon' murder case sent to Danbury jury." Hartford Courant, November 21: 8. —. 1981. "Exorcism, demons' role argued." Hartford Courant, March 15: 1. —. 1981. "Johnson guilty in demons case." Hartford Courant, November 25: 1. —. 1981. "Judge bars demonic possession defense." Hartford Courant, October 29: 1. Healion, James. 1981. "A barmaid testified Thursday that murder suspect Arne Cheyenne..." United Press International, November 5. —. 1981. "A judge Wednesday threw out the 'demon defense'." United Press International, October 28. —. 1981. "Judge Robert J. Callahan Thursday refused to reconsider his decision." United Press International, October 29. —. 1981. "The murder trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson in Danbury." United Press International, November 13. Pionzio, Melissa. 2007. "'Factual' exorcism book evokes past pain." Hartford Courant, October 14: B1. Putcamp, Luise. 1981. "Supernatural episodes form prelude to killing." Buffalo Evening News, July 30: 1. —. 1981. "Suspect's alibi: He was possessed." Buffalo Evening News, August 5: 2. Stagis, Julie. 2014. "Killer's defense: He was possessed." Hartford Courant, April 22: B1. 2006. A Haunting. Directed by Stuart Taylor. Produced by Tom Naughton. United Press International. 1981. "'Demon slayer' gets 10-to-20 year sentence." United Press International, December 18. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. n.d. Exorcism. Accessed May 8, 2023. https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcism. Walzer, E.B. 1982. "Appeal dropped in 'demon' case." The Reporter Dispatch, March 19: 2. On the evening of February 16, 1981, nineteen-year-old Arne Johnson stabbed his friend and landlord Alan Bono to death during an argument, after which Johnson fled the scene and was arrested several miles away later that night. Under normal circumstances, the murder of one man by another in a small town would hardly register on the scale of national, or even regional news, but if Arne Johnson was to be believed, these weren’t ordinary circumstances. According to Arne, the devil made him do it. Thank you to Dave White for research assistance. References: Associated Press. 1986. "Man released early in 'demon murder case'." Hartford Courant, January 23: 47. Brozek, Diane. 1981. "Teen-ager charged in 'possession' case." Hartford Courant, March 20: 11. Carl Glatzel Jr. et al v. Gerald Brittle et al. 2010. DBCV-08-4008461-S (Connecticut Superior Court Judicial District of Danbury, October 25). Christoffersen, John. 2007. "Suit vs. psychic says demon murder was a hoax." Record-Journal, October 10: M3. Clendinen, Dudley. 1981. "Defendant in murder puts the devil on trial." New York Times, March 23: B1. Galup. n.d. Religion. Accessed May 10, 2023. https://news.gallup.com/poll/1690/religion.aspx. Harris, John. 1981. "Bizarre happenings surround killing in Brookfield." Hartford Courant, February 27: 2. —. 1981. "Critics bedevil demonolgist, attorney in slaying case ." Hartford Courant, June 22: B1. —. 1981. "'Demon' murder case sent to Danbury jury." Hartford Courant, November 21: 8. —. 1981. "Exorcism, demons' role argued." Hartford Courant, March 15: 1. —. 1981. "Johnson guilty in demons case." Hartford Courant, November 25: 1. —. 1981. "Judge bars demonic possession defense." Hartford Courant, October 29: 1. Healion, James. 1981. "A barmaid testified Thursday that murder suspect Arne Cheyenne..." United Press International, November 5. —. 1981. "A judge Wednesday threw out the 'demon defense'." United Press International, October 28. —. 1981. "Judge Robert J. Callahan Thursday refused to reconsider his decision." United Press International, October 29. —. 1981. "The murder trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson in Danbury." United Press International, November 13. Pionzio, Melissa. 2007. "'Factual' exorcism book evokes past pain." Hartford Courant, October 14: B1. Putcamp, Luise. 1981. "Supernatural episodes form prelude to killing." Buffalo Evening News, July 30: 1. —. 1981. "Suspect's alibi: He was possessed." Buffalo Evening News, August 5: 2. Stagis, Julie. 2014. "Killer's defense: He was possessed." Hartford Courant, April 22: B1. 2006. A Haunting. Directed by Stuart Taylor. Produced by Tom Naughton. United Press International. 1981. "'Demon slayer' gets 10-to-20 year sentence." United Press International, December 18. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. n.d. Exorcism. Accessed May 8, 2023. https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcism. Walzer, E.B. 1982. "Appeal dropped in 'demon' case." The Reporter Dispatch, March 19: 2. true crime, exhibit c true full 465 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dwMql-6EJp8SSJnGhW488_j2rBH6Qmy9ZlUuQm8hdW8 The Pamela Smart Case (Part2) A little after 10:00 pm on the evening of May 1, 1990, Pamela Smart returned home from work to find her husband, twenty-four-year-old Gregg Smart, lying dead just beyond the front door of their condominium, a single bullet hole in his head. Detectives from the small town of Derry, NH arrived to find what appeared to be the scene of a robbery; though, very little looked to have been stolen and to investigators the scene felt staged. Two days later, Derry Police Captain Loring Jackson announced that Gregg Smart’s death wasn’t a random attacked, he’d been murdered by someone who knew him. The murder of Gregg Smart, and the trial that followed, shocked the population of New Hampshire, where it remains perhaps the most notorious criminal trial in the state’s history. As the first criminal trial to be televised from beginning to end, the case of Pamela Smart and her teenage lover captivated a national audience, leading to television and feature films, several nonfiction books, and countless television specials in the decades that followed.


Special thank you to the brilliant David White for research assistance

References

Baker, Frank. 1990. "Smart to be jailed until trial." Concord Monitor, August 14: 1.

—. 1990. "Widow charged as accomplice." Concord Monitor, August 2: 14.

Carton, Barbara. 1991. "The Pamela Smart story." Boston Globe, Marcg 21.

1991. NH v. Smart: Opening Statements. Directed by Court TV. Performed by Court TV.

Derry News. 1990. "Family and friends puzzle over murder." Derry News, May 4: 1.

Englade, Ken. 1991. Deadly Lessons. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Gaines, Judith, and Alexander Reid. 1991. "Jurors say tales a key to their decision." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

Hernandez, Monica. 2023. Accomplice in Smart murder asks for sentence reduction. January 10. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.wmur.com/article/smart-murder-vance-lattime-sentence-reduction/42449265.

Hohler, Bob. 1991. "3 guilty in N.H. killing." Boston Globe, January 30: 1.

—. 1991. "Confidant was wired by police." Boston Globe, March 15: 21.

—. 1991. "Smart is found guilty." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

—. 1991. "Smart pleaded for life, N.H. teen-ager testifies." Boston Globe, March 6: 19.

—. 1991. "Tales of seduction." Boston Globe, March 12: 1.

—. 1990. "Tape offered at Smart hearing." Boston Globe, August 14.

—. 1991. "Witness: Smart asked for tips on reaction." Boston Globe, March 3: 27.

—. 1991. "Youth says blood flowed, tears did not." Boston Globe, March 13: 35.

Kilgannon, Corey. 2023. "Smart, who plotted with a teen lover to kill her husband, loses a parole bid." New York Times, March 30.

Kittredge, Clare. 1991. "A verdict to take to son's grave." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

—. 1991. "Smart trial garners big TV audience." Boston Globe, March 17: 1.

Richardson, Franci. 1990. "Mrs. Smart absolutely convinced husband surprised thief." Derry News, May 9: 1.

Sawicki, Stephen. 1991. Teach Me to Kill: The Shocking True Story of the Pamela Smart Murder Case. New York, NY: Avon Books.

Schweitzer, Sarah. 2015. "5 years later, shooter to go free: William Flynn was 16 when he was lured into murder by Pamela Smart." Boston Globe, March 13: A1.

State of New Hampshire v. Pamela Smart. 1993. 622 A.2d 1197 (Supreme Court of New Hampshire, February 26).

Wang, Beverley. 2005. "Pamela Smart accomplice released." Concord Monitor, June 15: 10.

West, Nancy. 2016. Breaking Silence: Cecelia Pierce Speaks. October 12. Accessed April 24, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/breaking-silence-cecelia-pierce-speaks/.

West, Nancy, and David Mendelsohn. 2016. Pamela Smart: innocent of (still) guilty. October 13. Accessed April 29, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/pamela-smart-innocent-or-still-guilty/


https://www.bostonherald.com/2015/03/09/brother-of-pamela-smarts-victim-killer-did-his-time/


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]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-pamela-smart-case-part2-wzs4bwjr A little after 10:00 pm on the evening of May 1, 1990, Pamela Smart returned home from work to find her husband, twenty-four-year-old Gregg Smart, lying dead just beyond the front door of their condominium, a single bullet hole in his head. Detectives from the small town of Derry, NH arrived to find what appeared to be the scene of a robbery; though, very little looked to have been stolen and to investigators the scene felt staged. Two days later, Derry Police Captain Loring Jackson announced that Gregg Smart’s death wasn’t a random attacked, he’d been murdered by someone who knew him. The murder of Gregg Smart, and the trial that followed, shocked the population of New Hampshire, where it remains perhaps the most notorious criminal trial in the state’s history. As the first criminal trial to be televised from beginning to end, the case of Pamela Smart and her teenage lover captivated a national audience, leading to television and feature films, several nonfiction books, and countless television specials in the decades that followed.


Special thank you to the brilliant David White for research assistance

References

Baker, Frank. 1990. "Smart to be jailed until trial." Concord Monitor, August 14: 1.

—. 1990. "Widow charged as accomplice." Concord Monitor, August 2: 14.

Carton, Barbara. 1991. "The Pamela Smart story." Boston Globe, Marcg 21.

1991. NH v. Smart: Opening Statements. Directed by Court TV. Performed by Court TV.

Derry News. 1990. "Family and friends puzzle over murder." Derry News, May 4: 1.

Englade, Ken. 1991. Deadly Lessons. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Gaines, Judith, and Alexander Reid. 1991. "Jurors say tales a key to their decision." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

Hernandez, Monica. 2023. Accomplice in Smart murder asks for sentence reduction. January 10. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.wmur.com/article/smart-murder-vance-lattime-sentence-reduction/42449265.

Hohler, Bob. 1991. "3 guilty in N.H. killing." Boston Globe, January 30: 1.

—. 1991. "Confidant was wired by police." Boston Globe, March 15: 21.

—. 1991. "Smart is found guilty." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

—. 1991. "Smart pleaded for life, N.H. teen-ager testifies." Boston Globe, March 6: 19.

—. 1991. "Tales of seduction." Boston Globe, March 12: 1.

—. 1990. "Tape offered at Smart hearing." Boston Globe, August 14.

—. 1991. "Witness: Smart asked for tips on reaction." Boston Globe, March 3: 27.

—. 1991. "Youth says blood flowed, tears did not." Boston Globe, March 13: 35.

Kilgannon, Corey. 2023. "Smart, who plotted with a teen lover to kill her husband, loses a parole bid." New York Times, March 30.

Kittredge, Clare. 1991. "A verdict to take to son's grave." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

—. 1991. "Smart trial garners big TV audience." Boston Globe, March 17: 1.

Richardson, Franci. 1990. "Mrs. Smart absolutely convinced husband surprised thief." Derry News, May 9: 1.

Sawicki, Stephen. 1991. Teach Me to Kill: The Shocking True Story of the Pamela Smart Murder Case. New York, NY: Avon Books.

Schweitzer, Sarah. 2015. "5 years later, shooter to go free: William Flynn was 16 when he was lured into murder by Pamela Smart." Boston Globe, March 13: A1.

State of New Hampshire v. Pamela Smart. 1993. 622 A.2d 1197 (Supreme Court of New Hampshire, February 26).

Wang, Beverley. 2005. "Pamela Smart accomplice released." Concord Monitor, June 15: 10.

West, Nancy. 2016. Breaking Silence: Cecelia Pierce Speaks. October 12. Accessed April 24, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/breaking-silence-cecelia-pierce-speaks/.

West, Nancy, and David Mendelsohn. 2016. Pamela Smart: innocent of (still) guilty. October 13. Accessed April 29, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/pamela-smart-innocent-or-still-guilty/


https://www.bostonherald.com/2015/03/09/brother-of-pamela-smarts-victim-killer-did-his-time/


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Pamela Smart Case (Part2) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:39:30 A little after 10:00 pm on the evening of May 1, 1990, Pamela Smart returned home from work to find her husband, twenty-four-year-old Gregg Smart, lying dead just beyond the front door of their condominium, a single bullet hole in his head. Detectives from the small town of Derry, NH arrived to find what appeared to be the scene of a robbery; though, very little looked to have been stolen and to investigators the scene felt staged. Two days later, Derry Police Captain Loring Jackson announced that Gregg Smart’s death wasn’t a random attacked, he’d been murdered by someone who knew him. The murder of Gregg Smart, and the trial that followed, shocked the population of New Hampshire, where it remains perhaps the most notorious criminal trial in the state’s history. As the first criminal trial to be televised from beginning to end, the case of Pamela Smart and her teenage lover captivated a national audience, leading to television and feature films, several nonfiction books, and countless television specials in the decades that followed. Special thank you to the brilliant David White for research assistance References Baker, Frank. 1990. "Smart to be jailed until trial." Concord Monitor, August 14: 1. —. 1990. "Widow charged as accomplice." Concord Monitor, August 2: 14. Carton, Barbara. 1991. "The Pamela Smart story." Boston Globe, Marcg 21. 1991. NH v. Smart: Opening Statements. Directed by Court TV. Performed by Court TV. Derry News. 1990. "Family and friends puzzle over murder." Derry News, May 4: 1. Englade, Ken. 1991. Deadly Lessons. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Gaines, Judith, and Alexander Reid. 1991. "Jurors say tales a key to their decision." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. Hernandez, Monica. 2023. Accomplice in Smart murder asks for sentence reduction. January 10. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.wmur.com/article/smart-murder-vance-lattime-sentence-reduction/42449265. Hohler, Bob. 1991. "3 guilty in N.H. killing." Boston Globe, January 30: 1. —. 1991. "Confidant was wired by police." Boston Globe, March 15: 21. —. 1991. "Smart is found guilty." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. —. 1991. "Smart pleaded for life, N.H. teen-ager testifies." Boston Globe, March 6: 19. —. 1991. "Tales of seduction." Boston Globe, March 12: 1. —. 1990. "Tape offered at Smart hearing." Boston Globe, August 14. —. 1991. "Witness: Smart asked for tips on reaction." Boston Globe, March 3: 27. —. 1991. "Youth says blood flowed, tears did not." Boston Globe, March 13: 35. Kilgannon, Corey. 2023. "Smart, who plotted with a teen lover to kill her husband, loses a parole bid." New York Times, March 30. Kittredge, Clare. 1991. "A verdict to take to son's grave." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. —. 1991. "Smart trial garners big TV audience." Boston Globe, March 17: 1. Richardson, Franci. 1990. "Mrs. Smart absolutely convinced husband surprised thief." Derry News, May 9: 1. Sawicki, Stephen. 1991. Teach Me to Kill: The Shocking True Story of the Pamela Smart Murder Case. New York, NY: Avon Books. Schweitzer, Sarah. 2015. "5 years later, shooter to go free: William Flynn was 16 when he was lured into murder by Pamela Smart." Boston Globe, March 13: A1. State of New Hampshire v. Pamela Smart. 1993. 622 A.2d 1197 (Supreme Court of New Hampshire, February 26). Wang, Beverley. 2005. "Pamela Smart accomplice released." Concord Monitor, June 15: 10. West, Nancy. 2016. Breaking Silence: Cecelia Pierce Speaks. October 12. Accessed April 24, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/breaking-silence-cecelia-pierce-speaks/. West, Nancy, and David Mendelsohn. 2016. Pamela Smart: innocent of (still) guilty. October 13. Accessed April 29, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/pamela-smart-innocent-or-still-guilty/   https://www.bostonherald.com/2015/03/09/brother-of-pamela-smarts-victim-killer-did-his-time/ A little after 10:00 pm on the evening of May 1, 1990, Pamela Smart returned home from work to find her husband, twenty-four-year-old Gregg Smart, lying dead just beyond the front door of their condominium, a single bullet hole in his head. Detectives from the small town of Derry, NH arrived to find what appeared to be the scene of a robbery; though, very little looked to have been stolen and to investigators the scene felt staged. Two days later, Derry Police Captain Loring Jackson announced that Gregg Smart’s death wasn’t a random attacked, he’d been murdered by someone who knew him. The murder of Gregg Smart, and the trial that followed, shocked the population of New Hampshire, where it remains perhaps the most notorious criminal trial in the state’s history. As the first criminal trial to be televised from beginning to end, the case of Pamela Smart and her teenage lover captivated a national audience, leading to television and feature films, several nonfiction books, and countless television specials in the decades that followed. Special thank you to the brilliant David White for research assistance References Baker, Frank. 1990. "Smart to be jailed until trial." Concord Monitor, August 14: 1. —. 1990. "Widow charged as accomplice." Concord Monitor, August 2: 14. Carton, Barbara. 1991. "The Pamela Smart story." Boston Globe, Marcg 21. 1991. NH v. Smart: Opening Statements. Directed by Court TV. Performed by Court TV. Derry News. 1990. "Family and friends puzzle over murder." Derry News, May 4: 1. Englade, Ken. 1991. Deadly Lessons. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Gaines, Judith, and Alexander Reid. 1991. "Jurors say tales a key to their decision." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. Hernandez, Monica. 2023. Accomplice in Smart murder asks for sentence reduction. January 10. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.wmur.com/article/smart-murder-vance-lattime-sentence-reduction/42449265. Hohler, Bob. 1991. "3 guilty in N.H. killing." Boston Globe, January 30: 1. —. 1991. "Confidant was wired by police." Boston Globe, March 15: 21. —. 1991. "Smart is found guilty." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. —. 1991. "Smart pleaded for life, N.H. teen-ager testifies." Boston Globe, March 6: 19. —. 1991. "Tales of seduction." Boston Globe, March 12: 1. —. 1990. "Tape offered at Smart hearing." Boston Globe, August 14. —. 1991. "Witness: Smart asked for tips on reaction." Boston Globe, March 3: 27. —. 1991. "Youth says blood flowed, tears did not." Boston Globe, March 13: 35. Kilgannon, Corey. 2023. "Smart, who plotted with a teen lover to kill her husband, loses a parole bid." New York Times, March 30. Kittredge, Clare. 1991. "A verdict to take to son's grave." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. —. 1991. "Smart trial garners big TV audience." Boston Globe, March 17: 1. Richardson, Franci. 1990. "Mrs. Smart absolutely convinced husband surprised thief." Derry News, May 9: 1. Sawicki, Stephen. 1991. Teach Me to Kill: The Shocking True Story of the Pamela Smart Murder Case. New York, NY: Avon Books. Schweitzer, Sarah. 2015. "5 years later, shooter to go free: William Flynn was 16 when he was lured into murder by Pamela Smart." Boston Globe, March 13: A1. State of New Hampshire v. Pamela Smart. 1993. 622 A.2d 1197 (Supreme Court of New Hampshire, February 26). Wang, Beverley. 2005. "Pamela Smart accomplice released." Concord Monitor, June 15: 10. West, Nancy. 2016. Breaking Silence: Cecelia Pierce Speaks. October 12. Accessed April 24, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/breaking-silence-cecelia-pierce-speaks/. West, Nancy, and David Mendelsohn. 2016. Pamela Smart: innocent of (still) guilty. October 13. Accessed April 29, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/pamela-smart-innocent-or-still-guilty/   https://www.bostonherald.com/2015/03/09/brother-of-pamela-smarts-victim-killer-did-his-time/ true crime, exhibit c true full 464 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/3fzdoSEWMY0ScOH2_EJj5K6o4RqouFRSvUNi6hXRJ7s The Pamela Smart Case (Part 1) Mention the Pamela Smart case to someone in New Hampshire, and they'll know exactly what you're talking about. The case captivated the nation in the early 90's and at the center of it all, of course, was Pamela. A New Hampshire native, she had big dreams of becoming somebody and making a name for herself. She moved away from her small town and almost did, but in the name of love she moved back home and settled into her career as a School Administrator. It was via that position that she would meet young sophomore in High School, Billy Flynn. Pam groomed the boy, and had him thinking they were fully in love before she asked him a question that would change both of their lives forever: Would he murder her husband? In part one we'll cover the early life of both Pam and her husband, Gregg Smart, we'll break down how Pam and Billy became involved with each other and just how Pam got Billy to believe that murdering her husband was what it would take for them to be together forever.


Special thank you to the brilliant David White for research assistance


References

Baker, Frank. 1990. "Smart to be jailed until trial." Concord Monitor, August 14: 1.

—. 1990. "Widow charged as accomplice." Concord Monitor, August 2: 14.

Carton, Barbara. 1991. "The Pamela Smart story." Boston Globe, Marcg 21.

1991. NH v. Smart: Opening Statements. Directed by Court TV. Performed by Court TV.

Derry News. 1990. "Family and friends puzzle over murder." Derry News, May 4: 1.

Englade, Ken. 1991. Deadly Lessons. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Gaines, Judith, and Alexander Reid. 1991. "Jurors say tales a key to their decision." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

Hernandez, Monica. 2023. Accomplice in Smart murder asks for sentence reduction. January 10. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.wmur.com/article/smart-murder-vance-lattime-sentence-reduction/42449265.

Hohler, Bob. 1991. "3 guilty in N.H. killing." Boston Globe, January 30: 1.

—. 1991. "Confidant was wired by police." Boston Globe, March 15: 21.

—. 1991. "Smart is found guilty." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

—. 1991. "Smart pleaded for life, N.H. teen-ager testifies." Boston Globe, March 6: 19.

—. 1991. "Tales of seduction." Boston Globe, March 12: 1.

—. 1990. "Tape offered at Smart hearing." Boston Globe, August 14.

—. 1991. "Witness: Smart asked for tips on reaction." Boston Globe, March 3: 27.

—. 1991. "Youth says blood flowed, tears did not." Boston Globe, March 13: 35.

Kilgannon, Corey. 2023. "Smart, who plotted with a teen lover to kill her husband, loses a parole bid." New York Times, March 30.

Kittredge, Clare. 1991. "A verdict to take to son's grave." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

—. 1991. "Smart trial garners big TV audience." Boston Globe, March 17: 1.

Richardson, Franci. 1990. "Mrs. Smart absolutely convinced husband surprised thief." Derry News, May 9: 1.

Sawicki, Stephen. 1991. Teach Me to Kill: The Shocking True Story of the Pamela Smart Murder Case. New York, NY: Avon Books.

Schweitzer, Sarah. 2015. "5 years later, shooter to go free: William Flynn was 16 when he was lured into murder by Pamela Smart." Boston Globe, March 13: A1.

State of New Hampshire v. Pamela Smart. 1993. 622 A.2d 1197 (Supreme Court of New Hampshire, February 26).

Wang, Beverley. 2005. "Pamela Smart accomplice released." Concord Monitor, June 15: 10.

West, Nancy. 2016. Breaking Silence: Cecelia Pierce Speaks. October 12. Accessed April 24, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/breaking-silence-cecelia-pierce-speaks/.

West, Nancy, and David Mendelsohn. 2016. Pamela Smart: innocent of (still) guilty. October 13. Accessed April 29, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/pamela-smart-innocent-or-still-guilty/


https://www.bostonherald.com/2015/03/09/brother-of-pamela-smarts-victim-killer-did-his-time/


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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-pamela-smart-case-part-1-fVB_33gy Mention the Pamela Smart case to someone in New Hampshire, and they'll know exactly what you're talking about. The case captivated the nation in the early 90's and at the center of it all, of course, was Pamela. A New Hampshire native, she had big dreams of becoming somebody and making a name for herself. She moved away from her small town and almost did, but in the name of love she moved back home and settled into her career as a School Administrator. It was via that position that she would meet young sophomore in High School, Billy Flynn. Pam groomed the boy, and had him thinking they were fully in love before she asked him a question that would change both of their lives forever: Would he murder her husband? In part one we'll cover the early life of both Pam and her husband, Gregg Smart, we'll break down how Pam and Billy became involved with each other and just how Pam got Billy to believe that murdering her husband was what it would take for them to be together forever.


Special thank you to the brilliant David White for research assistance


References

Baker, Frank. 1990. "Smart to be jailed until trial." Concord Monitor, August 14: 1.

—. 1990. "Widow charged as accomplice." Concord Monitor, August 2: 14.

Carton, Barbara. 1991. "The Pamela Smart story." Boston Globe, Marcg 21.

1991. NH v. Smart: Opening Statements. Directed by Court TV. Performed by Court TV.

Derry News. 1990. "Family and friends puzzle over murder." Derry News, May 4: 1.

Englade, Ken. 1991. Deadly Lessons. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.

Gaines, Judith, and Alexander Reid. 1991. "Jurors say tales a key to their decision." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

Hernandez, Monica. 2023. Accomplice in Smart murder asks for sentence reduction. January 10. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.wmur.com/article/smart-murder-vance-lattime-sentence-reduction/42449265.

Hohler, Bob. 1991. "3 guilty in N.H. killing." Boston Globe, January 30: 1.

—. 1991. "Confidant was wired by police." Boston Globe, March 15: 21.

—. 1991. "Smart is found guilty." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

—. 1991. "Smart pleaded for life, N.H. teen-ager testifies." Boston Globe, March 6: 19.

—. 1991. "Tales of seduction." Boston Globe, March 12: 1.

—. 1990. "Tape offered at Smart hearing." Boston Globe, August 14.

—. 1991. "Witness: Smart asked for tips on reaction." Boston Globe, March 3: 27.

—. 1991. "Youth says blood flowed, tears did not." Boston Globe, March 13: 35.

Kilgannon, Corey. 2023. "Smart, who plotted with a teen lover to kill her husband, loses a parole bid." New York Times, March 30.

Kittredge, Clare. 1991. "A verdict to take to son's grave." Boston Globe, March 23: 1.

—. 1991. "Smart trial garners big TV audience." Boston Globe, March 17: 1.

Richardson, Franci. 1990. "Mrs. Smart absolutely convinced husband surprised thief." Derry News, May 9: 1.

Sawicki, Stephen. 1991. Teach Me to Kill: The Shocking True Story of the Pamela Smart Murder Case. New York, NY: Avon Books.

Schweitzer, Sarah. 2015. "5 years later, shooter to go free: William Flynn was 16 when he was lured into murder by Pamela Smart." Boston Globe, March 13: A1.

State of New Hampshire v. Pamela Smart. 1993. 622 A.2d 1197 (Supreme Court of New Hampshire, February 26).

Wang, Beverley. 2005. "Pamela Smart accomplice released." Concord Monitor, June 15: 10.

West, Nancy. 2016. Breaking Silence: Cecelia Pierce Speaks. October 12. Accessed April 24, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/breaking-silence-cecelia-pierce-speaks/.

West, Nancy, and David Mendelsohn. 2016. Pamela Smart: innocent of (still) guilty. October 13. Accessed April 29, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/pamela-smart-innocent-or-still-guilty/


https://www.bostonherald.com/2015/03/09/brother-of-pamela-smarts-victim-killer-did-his-time/


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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> The Pamela Smart Case (Part 1) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:40:15 Mention the Pamela Smart case to someone in New Hampshire, and they'll know exactly what you're talking about. The case captivated the nation in the early 90's and at the center of it all, of course, was Pamela. A New Hampshire native, she had big dreams of becoming somebody and making a name for herself. She moved away from her small town and almost did, but in the name of love she moved back home and settled into her career as a School Administrator. It was via that position that she would meet young sophomore in High School, Billy Flynn. Pam groomed the boy, and had him thinking they were fully in love before she asked him a question that would change both of their lives forever: Would he murder her husband? In part one we'll cover the early life of both Pam and her husband, Gregg Smart, we'll break down how Pam and Billy became involved with each other and just how Pam got Billy to believe that murdering her husband was what it would take for them to be together forever. Special thank you to the brilliant David White for research assistance References Baker, Frank. 1990. "Smart to be jailed until trial." Concord Monitor, August 14: 1. —. 1990. "Widow charged as accomplice." Concord Monitor, August 2: 14. Carton, Barbara. 1991. "The Pamela Smart story." Boston Globe, Marcg 21. 1991. NH v. Smart: Opening Statements. Directed by Court TV. Performed by Court TV. Derry News. 1990. "Family and friends puzzle over murder." Derry News, May 4: 1. Englade, Ken. 1991. Deadly Lessons. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Gaines, Judith, and Alexander Reid. 1991. "Jurors say tales a key to their decision." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. Hernandez, Monica. 2023. Accomplice in Smart murder asks for sentence reduction. January 10. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.wmur.com/article/smart-murder-vance-lattime-sentence-reduction/42449265. Hohler, Bob. 1991. "3 guilty in N.H. killing." Boston Globe, January 30: 1. —. 1991. "Confidant was wired by police." Boston Globe, March 15: 21. —. 1991. "Smart is found guilty." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. —. 1991. "Smart pleaded for life, N.H. teen-ager testifies." Boston Globe, March 6: 19. —. 1991. "Tales of seduction." Boston Globe, March 12: 1. —. 1990. "Tape offered at Smart hearing." Boston Globe, August 14. —. 1991. "Witness: Smart asked for tips on reaction." Boston Globe, March 3: 27. —. 1991. "Youth says blood flowed, tears did not." Boston Globe, March 13: 35. Kilgannon, Corey. 2023. "Smart, who plotted with a teen lover to kill her husband, loses a parole bid." New York Times, March 30. Kittredge, Clare. 1991. "A verdict to take to son's grave." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. —. 1991. "Smart trial garners big TV audience." Boston Globe, March 17: 1. Richardson, Franci. 1990. "Mrs. Smart absolutely convinced husband surprised thief." Derry News, May 9: 1. Sawicki, Stephen. 1991. Teach Me to Kill: The Shocking True Story of the Pamela Smart Murder Case. New York, NY: Avon Books. Schweitzer, Sarah. 2015. "5 years later, shooter to go free: William Flynn was 16 when he was lured into murder by Pamela Smart." Boston Globe, March 13: A1. State of New Hampshire v. Pamela Smart. 1993. 622 A.2d 1197 (Supreme Court of New Hampshire, February 26). Wang, Beverley. 2005. "Pamela Smart accomplice released." Concord Monitor, June 15: 10. West, Nancy. 2016. Breaking Silence: Cecelia Pierce Speaks. October 12. Accessed April 24, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/breaking-silence-cecelia-pierce-speaks/. West, Nancy, and David Mendelsohn. 2016. Pamela Smart: innocent of (still) guilty. October 13. Accessed April 29, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/pamela-smart-innocent-or-still-guilty/   https://www.bostonherald.com/2015/03/09/brother-of-pamela-smarts-victim-killer-did-his-time/ Thanks to Care/of for being a sponsor of this episode. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code MORBID50. Mention the Pamela Smart case to someone in New Hampshire, and they'll know exactly what you're talking about. The case captivated the nation in the early 90's and at the center of it all, of course, was Pamela. A New Hampshire native, she had big dreams of becoming somebody and making a name for herself. She moved away from her small town and almost did, but in the name of love she moved back home and settled into her career as a School Administrator. It was via that position that she would meet young sophomore in High School, Billy Flynn. Pam groomed the boy, and had him thinking they were fully in love before she asked him a question that would change both of their lives forever: Would he murder her husband? In part one we'll cover the early life of both Pam and her husband, Gregg Smart, we'll break down how Pam and Billy became involved with each other and just how Pam got Billy to believe that murdering her husband was what it would take for them to be together forever. Special thank you to the brilliant David White for research assistance References Baker, Frank. 1990. "Smart to be jailed until trial." Concord Monitor, August 14: 1. —. 1990. "Widow charged as accomplice." Concord Monitor, August 2: 14. Carton, Barbara. 1991. "The Pamela Smart story." Boston Globe, Marcg 21. 1991. NH v. Smart: Opening Statements. Directed by Court TV. Performed by Court TV. Derry News. 1990. "Family and friends puzzle over murder." Derry News, May 4: 1. Englade, Ken. 1991. Deadly Lessons. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Gaines, Judith, and Alexander Reid. 1991. "Jurors say tales a key to their decision." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. Hernandez, Monica. 2023. Accomplice in Smart murder asks for sentence reduction. January 10. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://www.wmur.com/article/smart-murder-vance-lattime-sentence-reduction/42449265. Hohler, Bob. 1991. "3 guilty in N.H. killing." Boston Globe, January 30: 1. —. 1991. "Confidant was wired by police." Boston Globe, March 15: 21. —. 1991. "Smart is found guilty." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. —. 1991. "Smart pleaded for life, N.H. teen-ager testifies." Boston Globe, March 6: 19. —. 1991. "Tales of seduction." Boston Globe, March 12: 1. —. 1990. "Tape offered at Smart hearing." Boston Globe, August 14. —. 1991. "Witness: Smart asked for tips on reaction." Boston Globe, March 3: 27. —. 1991. "Youth says blood flowed, tears did not." Boston Globe, March 13: 35. Kilgannon, Corey. 2023. "Smart, who plotted with a teen lover to kill her husband, loses a parole bid." New York Times, March 30. Kittredge, Clare. 1991. "A verdict to take to son's grave." Boston Globe, March 23: 1. —. 1991. "Smart trial garners big TV audience." Boston Globe, March 17: 1. Richardson, Franci. 1990. "Mrs. Smart absolutely convinced husband surprised thief." Derry News, May 9: 1. Sawicki, Stephen. 1991. Teach Me to Kill: The Shocking True Story of the Pamela Smart Murder Case. New York, NY: Avon Books. Schweitzer, Sarah. 2015. "5 years later, shooter to go free: William Flynn was 16 when he was lured into murder by Pamela Smart." Boston Globe, March 13: A1. State of New Hampshire v. Pamela Smart. 1993. 622 A.2d 1197 (Supreme Court of New Hampshire, February 26). Wang, Beverley. 2005. "Pamela Smart accomplice released." Concord Monitor, June 15: 10. West, Nancy. 2016. Breaking Silence: Cecelia Pierce Speaks. October 12. Accessed April 24, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/breaking-silence-cecelia-pierce-speaks/. West, Nancy, and David Mendelsohn. 2016. Pamela Smart: innocent of (still) guilty. October 13. Accessed April 29, 2023. https://www.nhmagazine.com/pamela-smart-innocent-or-still-guilty/   https://www.bostonherald.com/2015/03/09/brother-of-pamela-smarts-victim-killer-did-his-time/ Thanks to Care/of for being a sponsor of this episode. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code MORBID50. true crime, exhibit c true full 463 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/T9ci0Qgt87mnai0AJXTuyGAXGN2wyGZG4FQm4MO9IE8 Listener Tales 74 with Jon Lee Brody We've got a listener tale up in here!! This week we are joined by Alaina's #bffAF, the one and only Jon Lee Brody. On today's installment we feature stories of spooky road adventures, badass moms, asshole friends & some demon encounters.


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]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-74-with-jon-lee-brody-5OyYXVj9 We've got a listener tale up in here!! This week we are joined by Alaina's #bffAF, the one and only Jon Lee Brody. On today's installment we feature stories of spooky road adventures, badass moms, asshole friends & some demon encounters.


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]]> Listener Tales 74 with Jon Lee Brody Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:46 We've got a listener tale up in here!! This week we are joined by Alaina's #bffAF, the one and only Jon Lee Brody. On today's installment we feature stories of spooky road adventures, badass moms, asshole friends & some demon encounters. Check out That Was Pretty Scary New episodes every Wednesday! If you have a listener tale that you would like to send in please do so and direct it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) We've got a listener tale up in here!! This week we are joined by Alaina's #bffAF, the one and only Jon Lee Brody. On today's installment we feature stories of spooky road adventures, badass moms, asshole friends & some demon encounters. Check out That Was Pretty Scary New episodes every Wednesday! If you have a listener tale that you would like to send in please do so and direct it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 462 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/JZt7yD2bt2tvNvbkzj8UdpKGc6-bahKPnm9WsUeCfOw H.H. Holmes Part 5 In the final chapter of our coverage of H.H.Holmes, we talk about the theories connecting him to Jack the Ripper, his final days on the run and a trial and execution that has gone down in history.


Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.

References

Boston Daily Globe. 1895. "At Burlington." Boston Daily Globe, August 8: 7.


—. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1.


—. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1.


—. 1895. "Hard and Selfish." Boston Daily Globe, August 7: 5.


—. 1894. "In the toils." Boston Daily Globe, November 18: 1.


—. 1895. "Mother's Love." Boston Daily Globe, August 6: 5.


Chicago Chronicle. 1895. "Tells of one crime." Chicago Chronicle, July 30: 2.


—. 1895. "Trail of the fiend." Chicago Chronicle, July 21: 1.


Chicago Tribune. 1894. "Spins his own web." Chacgo Tribune, November 22: 1.


—. 1895. "Holmes recognized in Toronto." Chcago Tribune, July 17: 12.


Daily Boston Globe. 1895. "Good Fisherman." Daily Boston Globe, August 9: 4.


Galveston Daily News. 1894. "Two Texas Girls." Galveston Daily News, November 22: 1.


Geyer, Frank P. 1896. The Holmes-Pitezel Case: A History of the Greatest Crime of the Century and of the Search for the Missing Pitezel Children. Philadelphia, PA: Publishers' Union.


Kerns, Rebecca, Tiffany Lewis, and Cailtin McClure. 2012. Herman Webster Mudgett: Dr. H.H. Holmes or Beast of Chicago. Lecture, Radford, VA: Department of Psychology, Radford University.


Larson, Erik. 2003. Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America. New York, NY: Crown Publishers.


Mudgett, Herman W. 1895. Holmes' Own Story. Philadelphia, PA: Burke and McFetridge Company.


New York Times. 1895. "A boy Holmes' first victim." New York Times, July 31: 3.


—. 1896. "Appeal of murderer Holmes." New York Times, February 4: 8.


—. 1895. "Claims an alibi." New York Times, July 17: 1.


—. 1896. "Holmes cool to the end." New York Times, May 8: 1.


—. 1895. "Holmes enters a plea of guilty." New York Times, May 29: 1.


—. 1896. "Holmes in a ton of cement." New York Times, May 9: 1.


—. 1895. "Holmes sentenced to die." New York Times, December 1: 13.


—. 1894. "May be charged with murder." New York Times, November 19: 2.


—. 1895. "The Williams girls' fate." New York Times, July 21: 10.


Philadelphia Inquirer. 1894. "Cause of death a mystery." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6: 6.


—. 1896. "Holmes' chronology." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12: 18.


—. 1896. "Holmes Confesses 27 murders." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26: 1.


Philadelphia Times. 1894. "All looking for Pitezel." Philadelphia Times, November 21: 1.


—. 1894. "Perry's Peculiar Death." Philadelphia Times, September 5: 3.


Selzer, Adam. 2017. H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing.


St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 1894. "Arrested Again." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 29: 8.



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]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/h-h-holmes-part-5-FDNnfSQd In the final chapter of our coverage of H.H.Holmes, we talk about the theories connecting him to Jack the Ripper, his final days on the run and a trial and execution that has gone down in history.


Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.

References

Boston Daily Globe. 1895. "At Burlington." Boston Daily Globe, August 8: 7.


—. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1.


—. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1.


—. 1895. "Hard and Selfish." Boston Daily Globe, August 7: 5.


—. 1894. "In the toils." Boston Daily Globe, November 18: 1.


—. 1895. "Mother's Love." Boston Daily Globe, August 6: 5.


Chicago Chronicle. 1895. "Tells of one crime." Chicago Chronicle, July 30: 2.


—. 1895. "Trail of the fiend." Chicago Chronicle, July 21: 1.


Chicago Tribune. 1894. "Spins his own web." Chacgo Tribune, November 22: 1.


—. 1895. "Holmes recognized in Toronto." Chcago Tribune, July 17: 12.


Daily Boston Globe. 1895. "Good Fisherman." Daily Boston Globe, August 9: 4.


Galveston Daily News. 1894. "Two Texas Girls." Galveston Daily News, November 22: 1.


Geyer, Frank P. 1896. The Holmes-Pitezel Case: A History of the Greatest Crime of the Century and of the Search for the Missing Pitezel Children. Philadelphia, PA: Publishers' Union.


Kerns, Rebecca, Tiffany Lewis, and Cailtin McClure. 2012. Herman Webster Mudgett: Dr. H.H. Holmes or Beast of Chicago. Lecture, Radford, VA: Department of Psychology, Radford University.


Larson, Erik. 2003. Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America. New York, NY: Crown Publishers.


Mudgett, Herman W. 1895. Holmes' Own Story. Philadelphia, PA: Burke and McFetridge Company.


New York Times. 1895. "A boy Holmes' first victim." New York Times, July 31: 3.


—. 1896. "Appeal of murderer Holmes." New York Times, February 4: 8.


—. 1895. "Claims an alibi." New York Times, July 17: 1.


—. 1896. "Holmes cool to the end." New York Times, May 8: 1.


—. 1895. "Holmes enters a plea of guilty." New York Times, May 29: 1.


—. 1896. "Holmes in a ton of cement." New York Times, May 9: 1.


—. 1895. "Holmes sentenced to die." New York Times, December 1: 13.


—. 1894. "May be charged with murder." New York Times, November 19: 2.


—. 1895. "The Williams girls' fate." New York Times, July 21: 10.


Philadelphia Inquirer. 1894. "Cause of death a mystery." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6: 6.


—. 1896. "Holmes' chronology." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12: 18.


—. 1896. "Holmes Confesses 27 murders." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26: 1.


Philadelphia Times. 1894. "All looking for Pitezel." Philadelphia Times, November 21: 1.


—. 1894. "Perry's Peculiar Death." Philadelphia Times, September 5: 3.


Selzer, Adam. 2017. H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing.


St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 1894. "Arrested Again." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 29: 8.



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]]> H.H. Holmes Part 5 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:31:04 In the final chapter of our coverage of H.H.Holmes, we talk about the theories connecting him to Jack the Ripper, his final days on the run and a trial and execution that has gone down in history.  Thank you to Dave White for research assistance. References Boston Daily Globe. 1895. "At Burlington." Boston Daily Globe, August 8: 7. —. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1. —. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1. —. 1895. "Hard and Selfish." Boston Daily Globe, August 7: 5. —. 1894. "In the toils." Boston Daily Globe, November 18: 1. —. 1895. "Mother's Love." Boston Daily Globe, August 6: 5. Chicago Chronicle. 1895. "Tells of one crime." Chicago Chronicle, July 30: 2. —. 1895. "Trail of the fiend." Chicago Chronicle, July 21: 1. Chicago Tribune. 1894. "Spins his own web." Chacgo Tribune, November 22: 1. —. 1895. "Holmes recognized in Toronto." Chcago Tribune, July 17: 12. Daily Boston Globe. 1895. "Good Fisherman." Daily Boston Globe, August 9: 4. Galveston Daily News. 1894. "Two Texas Girls." Galveston Daily News, November 22: 1. Geyer, Frank P. 1896. The Holmes-Pitezel Case: A History of the Greatest Crime of the Century and of the Search for the Missing Pitezel Children. Philadelphia, PA: Publishers' Union. Kerns, Rebecca, Tiffany Lewis, and Cailtin McClure. 2012. Herman Webster Mudgett: Dr. H.H. Holmes or Beast of Chicago. Lecture, Radford, VA: Department of Psychology, Radford University. Larson, Erik. 2003. Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America. New York, NY: Crown Publishers. Mudgett, Herman W. 1895. Holmes' Own Story. Philadelphia, PA: Burke and McFetridge Company. New York Times. 1895. "A boy Holmes' first victim." New York Times, July 31: 3. —. 1896. "Appeal of murderer Holmes." New York Times, February 4: 8. —. 1895. "Claims an alibi." New York Times, July 17: 1. —. 1896. "Holmes cool to the end." New York Times, May 8: 1. —. 1895. "Holmes enters a plea of guilty." New York Times, May 29: 1. —. 1896. "Holmes in a ton of cement." New York Times, May 9: 1. —. 1895. "Holmes sentenced to die." New York Times, December 1: 13. —. 1894. "May be charged with murder." New York Times, November 19: 2. —. 1895. "The Williams girls' fate." New York Times, July 21: 10. Philadelphia Inquirer. 1894. "Cause of death a mystery." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6: 6. —. 1896. "Holmes' chronology." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12: 18. —. 1896. "Holmes Confesses 27 murders." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26: 1. Philadelphia Times. 1894. "All looking for Pitezel." Philadelphia Times, November 21: 1. —. 1894. "Perry's Peculiar Death." Philadelphia Times, September 5: 3. Selzer, Adam. 2017. H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 1894. "Arrested Again." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 29: 8. In the final chapter of our coverage of H.H.Holmes, we talk about the theories connecting him to Jack the Ripper, his final days on the run and a trial and execution that has gone down in history.  Thank you to Dave White for research assistance. References Boston Daily Globe. 1895. "At Burlington." Boston Daily Globe, August 8: 7. —. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1. —. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1. —. 1895. "Hard and Selfish." Boston Daily Globe, August 7: 5. —. 1894. "In the toils." Boston Daily Globe, November 18: 1. —. 1895. "Mother's Love." Boston Daily Globe, August 6: 5. Chicago Chronicle. 1895. "Tells of one crime." Chicago Chronicle, July 30: 2. —. 1895. "Trail of the fiend." Chicago Chronicle, July 21: 1. Chicago Tribune. 1894. "Spins his own web." Chacgo Tribune, November 22: 1. —. 1895. "Holmes recognized in Toronto." Chcago Tribune, July 17: 12. Daily Boston Globe. 1895. "Good Fisherman." Daily Boston Globe, August 9: 4. Galveston Daily News. 1894. "Two Texas Girls." Galveston Daily News, November 22: 1. Geyer, Frank P. 1896. The Holmes-Pitezel Case: A History of the Greatest Crime of the Century and of the Search for the Missing Pitezel Children. Philadelphia, PA: Publishers' Union. Kerns, Rebecca, Tiffany Lewis, and Cailtin McClure. 2012. Herman Webster Mudgett: Dr. H.H. Holmes or Beast of Chicago. Lecture, Radford, VA: Department of Psychology, Radford University. Larson, Erik. 2003. Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America. New York, NY: Crown Publishers. Mudgett, Herman W. 1895. Holmes' Own Story. Philadelphia, PA: Burke and McFetridge Company. New York Times. 1895. "A boy Holmes' first victim." New York Times, July 31: 3. —. 1896. "Appeal of murderer Holmes." New York Times, February 4: 8. —. 1895. "Claims an alibi." New York Times, July 17: 1. —. 1896. "Holmes cool to the end." New York Times, May 8: 1. —. 1895. "Holmes enters a plea of guilty." New York Times, May 29: 1. —. 1896. "Holmes in a ton of cement." New York Times, May 9: 1. —. 1895. "Holmes sentenced to die." New York Times, December 1: 13. —. 1894. "May be charged with murder." New York Times, November 19: 2. —. 1895. "The Williams girls' fate." New York Times, July 21: 10. Philadelphia Inquirer. 1894. "Cause of death a mystery." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6: 6. —. 1896. "Holmes' chronology." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12: 18. —. 1896. "Holmes Confesses 27 murders." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26: 1. Philadelphia Times. 1894. "All looking for Pitezel." Philadelphia Times, November 21: 1. —. 1894. "Perry's Peculiar Death." Philadelphia Times, September 5: 3. Selzer, Adam. 2017. H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 1894. "Arrested Again." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 29: 8. true crime, exhibit c true full 461 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/CXF1c4KfaUnVHBiVzqOCmcOtDvArUUaipfoBugjzCc0 H.H. Holmes Part 4 In Part 4 of H.H. Holmes, it gets even wilder. This man has now headed to Texas with his 500th wife and is ready to join his partner in crime, Benjamin Pitezel to steal Minnie Williams' inherited land. He has plans. He plans to now build a Texas murder castle like the one he created in Chicago. But first, Pitezel and Holmes need to scheme their way into a payday, using an insurance scam and faking Pitezel's death. When it looks like Pitezel might back out, things go sour and Holmes goes on a murder spree that brings him to several states and even Canada. Strap in, friends. It's complicated and horrific here.


Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.


Resources:

Philadelphia Inquirer. 1894. "Cause of death a mystery." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6: 6.

—. 1896. "Holmes' chronology." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12: 18.

—. 1896. "Holmes Confesses 27 murders." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26: 1.

Philadelphia Times. 1894. "All looking for Pitezel." Philadelphia Times, November 21: 1.

—. 1894. "Perry's Peculiar Death." Philadelphia Times, September 5: 3.

Selzer, Adam. 2017. H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing.

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]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/h-h-holmes-part-4-_QPvtby1 In Part 4 of H.H. Holmes, it gets even wilder. This man has now headed to Texas with his 500th wife and is ready to join his partner in crime, Benjamin Pitezel to steal Minnie Williams' inherited land. He has plans. He plans to now build a Texas murder castle like the one he created in Chicago. But first, Pitezel and Holmes need to scheme their way into a payday, using an insurance scam and faking Pitezel's death. When it looks like Pitezel might back out, things go sour and Holmes goes on a murder spree that brings him to several states and even Canada. Strap in, friends. It's complicated and horrific here.


Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.


Resources:

Philadelphia Inquirer. 1894. "Cause of death a mystery." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6: 6.

—. 1896. "Holmes' chronology." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12: 18.

—. 1896. "Holmes Confesses 27 murders." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26: 1.

Philadelphia Times. 1894. "All looking for Pitezel." Philadelphia Times, November 21: 1.

—. 1894. "Perry's Peculiar Death." Philadelphia Times, September 5: 3.

Selzer, Adam. 2017. H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing.

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]]> H.H. Holmes Part 4 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:33 In Part 4 of H.H. Holmes, it gets even wilder. This man has now headed to Texas with his 500th wife and is ready to join his partner in crime, Benjamin Pitezel to steal Minnie Williams' inherited land. He has plans. He plans to now build a Texas murder castle like the one he created in Chicago. But first, Pitezel and Holmes need to scheme their way into a payday, using an insurance scam and faking Pitezel's death. When it looks like Pitezel might back out, things go sour and Holmes goes on a murder spree that brings him to several states and even Canada. Strap in, friends. It's complicated and horrific here. Thank you to Dave White for research assistance. Resources: Philadelphia Inquirer. 1894. "Cause of death a mystery." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6: 6. —. 1896. "Holmes' chronology." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12: 18. —. 1896. "Holmes Confesses 27 murders." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26: 1. Philadelphia Times. 1894. "All looking for Pitezel." Philadelphia Times, November 21: 1. —. 1894. "Perry's Peculiar Death." Philadelphia Times, September 5: 3. Selzer, Adam. 2017. H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing. In Part 4 of H.H. Holmes, it gets even wilder. This man has now headed to Texas with his 500th wife and is ready to join his partner in crime, Benjamin Pitezel to steal Minnie Williams' inherited land. He has plans. He plans to now build a Texas murder castle like the one he created in Chicago. But first, Pitezel and Holmes need to scheme their way into a payday, using an insurance scam and faking Pitezel's death. When it looks like Pitezel might back out, things go sour and Holmes goes on a murder spree that brings him to several states and even Canada. Strap in, friends. It's complicated and horrific here. Thank you to Dave White for research assistance. Resources: Philadelphia Inquirer. 1894. "Cause of death a mystery." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6: 6. —. 1896. "Holmes' chronology." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12: 18. —. 1896. "Holmes Confesses 27 murders." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26: 1. Philadelphia Times. 1894. "All looking for Pitezel." Philadelphia Times, November 21: 1. —. 1894. "Perry's Peculiar Death." Philadelphia Times, September 5: 3. Selzer, Adam. 2017. H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing. true crime, exhibit c true full 460 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GaxA9xcNVjgrf_KTWYVcMwNFVIcTB-FAR9ZJP10Tvco H.H. Holmes Part 3 In Part 3 H.H. Holmes isn't done being adulterous and he's taking evil to another level. He's conning wives left and right and then takes to arson to earn a quick buck. Today, we go deeper into the design of his "murder castle" while also watching this con man/killer descend further into madness. What will be his undoing? Stay tuned...


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]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/h-h-holmes-part-3-ys1jciko In Part 3 H.H. Holmes isn't done being adulterous and he's taking evil to another level. He's conning wives left and right and then takes to arson to earn a quick buck. Today, we go deeper into the design of his "murder castle" while also watching this con man/killer descend further into madness. What will be his undoing? Stay tuned...


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]]> H.H. Holmes Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:19 In Part 3 H.H. Holmes isn't done being adulterous and he's taking evil to another level. He's conning wives left and right and then takes to arson to earn a quick buck. Today, we go deeper into the design of his "murder castle" while also watching this con man/killer descend further into madness. What will be his undoing? Stay tuned... In Part 3 H.H. Holmes isn't done being adulterous and he's taking evil to another level. He's conning wives left and right and then takes to arson to earn a quick buck. Today, we go deeper into the design of his "murder castle" while also watching this con man/killer descend further into madness. What will be his undoing? Stay tuned... true crime, exhibit c true full 459 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/WViXXfACDnko5SauKZKvsd9fTPtrcsdEzsXRyAmjM_0 H.H. Holmes Part 2 In part 2 we talk about the infamous "Murder Castle" and begin to dive into the crimes committed there. Holmes' brutality and savagery knew no bounds and now he has a whole building to do it in.


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]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/h-h-holmes-part-2-ottvtYFW In part 2 we talk about the infamous "Murder Castle" and begin to dive into the crimes committed there. Holmes' brutality and savagery knew no bounds and now he has a whole building to do it in.


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]]> H.H. Holmes Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:38 In part 2 we talk about the infamous "Murder Castle" and begin to dive into the crimes committed there. Holmes' brutality and savagery knew no bounds and now he has a whole building to do it in. Thank you to Dave White for research assistance! In part 2 we talk about the infamous "Murder Castle" and begin to dive into the crimes committed there. Holmes' brutality and savagery knew no bounds and now he has a whole building to do it in. Thank you to Dave White for research assistance! true crime, exhibit c true full 458 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/EGh9AJCg7LUXBEpScr6qJE2fc2IfiEEv6hdHxVilVMU H.H. Holmes Part 1 When Boston police arrested Dr. Henry Howard Holmes in a West End boarding house on November 17, 1894, they assumed they had apprehended an interstate criminal guilty of defrauding the Fidelity Insurance company of $10,000 and of being a horse thief in Texas. Holmes had been tracked to New England by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, who had suspected him of other crimes in various cities across the country; yet even the most seasoned and creative detective couldn’t have imagined the horrific scope and magnitude of crimes he’d committed.


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]]> Mon, 8 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/h-h-holmes-part-1-Rhw0zthn When Boston police arrested Dr. Henry Howard Holmes in a West End boarding house on November 17, 1894, they assumed they had apprehended an interstate criminal guilty of defrauding the Fidelity Insurance company of $10,000 and of being a horse thief in Texas. Holmes had been tracked to New England by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, who had suspected him of other crimes in various cities across the country; yet even the most seasoned and creative detective couldn’t have imagined the horrific scope and magnitude of crimes he’d committed.


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]]> H.H. Holmes Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:35:59 When Boston police arrested Dr. Henry Howard Holmes in a West End boarding house on November 17, 1894, they assumed they had apprehended an interstate criminal guilty of defrauding the Fidelity Insurance company of $10,000 and of being a horse thief in Texas. Holmes had been tracked to New England by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, who had suspected him of other crimes in various cities across the country; yet even the most seasoned and creative detective couldn’t have imagined the horrific scope and magnitude of crimes he’d committed. Thanks Dave for this magnificent synopsis! Thanks to Care/of for being a sponsor of this episode. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code MORBID50. When Boston police arrested Dr. Henry Howard Holmes in a West End boarding house on November 17, 1894, they assumed they had apprehended an interstate criminal guilty of defrauding the Fidelity Insurance company of $10,000 and of being a horse thief in Texas. Holmes had been tracked to New England by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, who had suspected him of other crimes in various cities across the country; yet even the most seasoned and creative detective couldn’t have imagined the horrific scope and magnitude of crimes he’d committed. Thanks Dave for this magnificent synopsis! Thanks to Care/of for being a sponsor of this episode. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code MORBID50. true crime, exhibit c true full 457 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AC1Jog5X2ge9yfrbv6A0jz3vdPLujizjg63wDrKecVY The Bonebreaker Case When the body of fourteen-year-old Chris Steiner was discovered floating in the Wisconsin River on July 10, 1994, it brought a heartbreaking end to the search for the boy who had mysteriously disappeared from his Baraboo, Wisconsin home a week earlier. Officially, the cause of death was drowning. His death was a tragic accident, and nothing more.

But was it? A year later, a harrowing 911 call from 14 year old Thad Phillips would bring to light a monster in the boys' own neighborhood, one that would change the ruling in Chris Steiner's death and horrify the community forever.

References

Associated Press. 1997. Court awards $21M in torture case. October 14. Accessed April 6, 2023. https://apnews.com/article/5ded061aa228f6b8a597557fb8724258.

—. 1995. "Teen-age suspect in kidnapping-torture was taunted by peers about 1994 death." Wisconsin State Journal, August 11: 24.

Chickering, Pam. 1994. "Baraboo teen-ager missing." Baraboo News Republic, July 8: 1.

Clark, Anita. 1996. "Expert: Clark is a sadist, not insane." Wisconsin State Journal, September 18.

Dvorak, Rich, and Troy Laack. 1994. "Clue's sought in teen's death." Baraboo News Republic, July 13: 1.

—. 1994. "Missing youth's body found." Baraboo News Republic, July 12: 1.

Elbow, Steven. 1997. "Expert witness denied voice at Clark trial." Baraboo News Republic, November 7: 1.

—. 1996. "Formal charges filed in Steiner case." Portage Daily Register, September 26: 1.

Grunig, Tara. 1995. "Clark charged as adult in Phillips case." The Daily Register, September 8: 1.

Jaeger, Richard. 1995. "Autopsy discovers broken bones." Wisconsin State Journal, August 5: 1.

—. 1995. "Kidnapping-torture similar to year-old case." Wisconsin State Journal, August 3: 1.

—. 1995. "Teen questioned in '94 drowning." Wisconsin State Journal, August 4: 1D-2D.

O'Connell, Mike. 1995. "13-year-old boy kidnapped, tortured." Baraboo News Republic, August 2: 1.

—. 1996. "Clark's defense." Baraboo News Republic, September 17: 1.

—. 1996. "'Do you know Chris Steiner'." Baraboo News Republic, September 17: 1.

—. 1996. "Jurors bring swift decision; Clark faces 110 hard years." Baraboo News Republic, September 19: 1.

—. 1995. "Report confirms incident details." Baraboo News Republic, August 2: 1.

Seely, Ron. 1994. "Teen's parents left to wonder." Wisconsin State Journal, August 7: 21.

State of Wisconsin v. Joseph C. Clark. 1998. 97-3584-CR (Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, September 3).

State of Wisconsin v. Joseph C. Clark. 1999. 98-2402-CR-NM (Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, March 25).

Wisconsin State Journal. 1996. "Broken-bome assault case brings plea of no contest." Wisconsin State Journal, September 6.

—. 1996. "Shooting delays murder hearing ." Wisconsin State Journal, October 11.

—. 1997. "Teen killer who tortured victims gets life in prison." Wisconsin State Journal, November 21.


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]]> Thu, 4 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bonebreaker-case-y1xRR95V When the body of fourteen-year-old Chris Steiner was discovered floating in the Wisconsin River on July 10, 1994, it brought a heartbreaking end to the search for the boy who had mysteriously disappeared from his Baraboo, Wisconsin home a week earlier. Officially, the cause of death was drowning. His death was a tragic accident, and nothing more.

But was it? A year later, a harrowing 911 call from 14 year old Thad Phillips would bring to light a monster in the boys' own neighborhood, one that would change the ruling in Chris Steiner's death and horrify the community forever.

References

Associated Press. 1997. Court awards $21M in torture case. October 14. Accessed April 6, 2023. https://apnews.com/article/5ded061aa228f6b8a597557fb8724258.

—. 1995. "Teen-age suspect in kidnapping-torture was taunted by peers about 1994 death." Wisconsin State Journal, August 11: 24.

Chickering, Pam. 1994. "Baraboo teen-ager missing." Baraboo News Republic, July 8: 1.

Clark, Anita. 1996. "Expert: Clark is a sadist, not insane." Wisconsin State Journal, September 18.

Dvorak, Rich, and Troy Laack. 1994. "Clue's sought in teen's death." Baraboo News Republic, July 13: 1.

—. 1994. "Missing youth's body found." Baraboo News Republic, July 12: 1.

Elbow, Steven. 1997. "Expert witness denied voice at Clark trial." Baraboo News Republic, November 7: 1.

—. 1996. "Formal charges filed in Steiner case." Portage Daily Register, September 26: 1.

Grunig, Tara. 1995. "Clark charged as adult in Phillips case." The Daily Register, September 8: 1.

Jaeger, Richard. 1995. "Autopsy discovers broken bones." Wisconsin State Journal, August 5: 1.

—. 1995. "Kidnapping-torture similar to year-old case." Wisconsin State Journal, August 3: 1.

—. 1995. "Teen questioned in '94 drowning." Wisconsin State Journal, August 4: 1D-2D.

O'Connell, Mike. 1995. "13-year-old boy kidnapped, tortured." Baraboo News Republic, August 2: 1.

—. 1996. "Clark's defense." Baraboo News Republic, September 17: 1.

—. 1996. "'Do you know Chris Steiner'." Baraboo News Republic, September 17: 1.

—. 1996. "Jurors bring swift decision; Clark faces 110 hard years." Baraboo News Republic, September 19: 1.

—. 1995. "Report confirms incident details." Baraboo News Republic, August 2: 1.

Seely, Ron. 1994. "Teen's parents left to wonder." Wisconsin State Journal, August 7: 21.

State of Wisconsin v. Joseph C. Clark. 1998. 97-3584-CR (Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, September 3).

State of Wisconsin v. Joseph C. Clark. 1999. 98-2402-CR-NM (Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, March 25).

Wisconsin State Journal. 1996. "Broken-bome assault case brings plea of no contest." Wisconsin State Journal, September 6.

—. 1996. "Shooting delays murder hearing ." Wisconsin State Journal, October 11.

—. 1997. "Teen killer who tortured victims gets life in prison." Wisconsin State Journal, November 21.


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]]> The Bonebreaker Case Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:16 When the body of fourteen-year-old Chris Steiner was discovered floating in the Wisconsin River on July 10, 1994, it brought a heartbreaking end to the search for the boy who had mysteriously disappeared from his Baraboo, Wisconsin home a week earlier. Officially, the cause of death was drowning. His death was a tragic accident, and nothing more. But was it? A year later, a harrowing 911 call from 14 year old Thad Phillips would bring to light a monster in the boys' own neighborhood, one that would change the ruling in Chris Steiner's death and horrify the community forever. References Associated Press. 1997. Court awards $21M in torture case. October 14. Accessed April 6, 2023. https://apnews.com/article/5ded061aa228f6b8a597557fb8724258. —. 1995. "Teen-age suspect in kidnapping-torture was taunted by peers about 1994 death." Wisconsin State Journal, August 11: 24. Chickering, Pam. 1994. "Baraboo teen-ager missing." Baraboo News Republic, July 8: 1. Clark, Anita. 1996. "Expert: Clark is a sadist, not insane." Wisconsin State Journal, September 18. Dvorak, Rich, and Troy Laack. 1994. "Clue's sought in teen's death." Baraboo News Republic, July 13: 1. —. 1994. "Missing youth's body found." Baraboo News Republic, July 12: 1. Elbow, Steven. 1997. "Expert witness denied voice at Clark trial." Baraboo News Republic, November 7: 1. —. 1996. "Formal charges filed in Steiner case." Portage Daily Register, September 26: 1. Grunig, Tara. 1995. "Clark charged as adult in Phillips case." The Daily Register, September 8: 1. Jaeger, Richard. 1995. "Autopsy discovers broken bones." Wisconsin State Journal, August 5: 1. —. 1995. "Kidnapping-torture similar to year-old case." Wisconsin State Journal, August 3: 1. —. 1995. "Teen questioned in '94 drowning." Wisconsin State Journal, August 4: 1D-2D. O'Connell, Mike. 1995. "13-year-old boy kidnapped, tortured." Baraboo News Republic, August 2: 1. —. 1996. "Clark's defense." Baraboo News Republic, September 17: 1. —. 1996. "'Do you know Chris Steiner'." Baraboo News Republic, September 17: 1. —. 1996. "Jurors bring swift decision; Clark faces 110 hard years." Baraboo News Republic, September 19: 1. —. 1995. "Report confirms incident details." Baraboo News Republic, August 2: 1. Seely, Ron. 1994. "Teen's parents left to wonder." Wisconsin State Journal, August 7: 21. State of Wisconsin v. Joseph C. Clark. 1998. 97-3584-CR (Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, September 3). State of Wisconsin v. Joseph C. Clark. 1999. 98-2402-CR-NM (Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, March 25). Wisconsin State Journal. 1996. "Broken-bome assault case brings plea of no contest." Wisconsin State Journal, September 6. —. 1996. "Shooting delays murder hearing ." Wisconsin State Journal, October 11. —. 1997. "Teen killer who tortured victims gets life in prison." Wisconsin State Journal, November 21. When the body of fourteen-year-old Chris Steiner was discovered floating in the Wisconsin River on July 10, 1994, it brought a heartbreaking end to the search for the boy who had mysteriously disappeared from his Baraboo, Wisconsin home a week earlier. Officially, the cause of death was drowning. His death was a tragic accident, and nothing more. But was it? A year later, a harrowing 911 call from 14 year old Thad Phillips would bring to light a monster in the boys' own neighborhood, one that would change the ruling in Chris Steiner's death and horrify the community forever. References Associated Press. 1997. Court awards $21M in torture case. October 14. Accessed April 6, 2023. https://apnews.com/article/5ded061aa228f6b8a597557fb8724258. —. 1995. "Teen-age suspect in kidnapping-torture was taunted by peers about 1994 death." Wisconsin State Journal, August 11: 24. Chickering, Pam. 1994. "Baraboo teen-ager missing." Baraboo News Republic, July 8: 1. Clark, Anita. 1996. "Expert: Clark is a sadist, not insane." Wisconsin State Journal, September 18. Dvorak, Rich, and Troy Laack. 1994. "Clue's sought in teen's death." Baraboo News Republic, July 13: 1. —. 1994. "Missing youth's body found." Baraboo News Republic, July 12: 1. Elbow, Steven. 1997. "Expert witness denied voice at Clark trial." Baraboo News Republic, November 7: 1. —. 1996. "Formal charges filed in Steiner case." Portage Daily Register, September 26: 1. Grunig, Tara. 1995. "Clark charged as adult in Phillips case." The Daily Register, September 8: 1. Jaeger, Richard. 1995. "Autopsy discovers broken bones." Wisconsin State Journal, August 5: 1. —. 1995. "Kidnapping-torture similar to year-old case." Wisconsin State Journal, August 3: 1. —. 1995. "Teen questioned in '94 drowning." Wisconsin State Journal, August 4: 1D-2D. O'Connell, Mike. 1995. "13-year-old boy kidnapped, tortured." Baraboo News Republic, August 2: 1. —. 1996. "Clark's defense." Baraboo News Republic, September 17: 1. —. 1996. "'Do you know Chris Steiner'." Baraboo News Republic, September 17: 1. —. 1996. "Jurors bring swift decision; Clark faces 110 hard years." Baraboo News Republic, September 19: 1. —. 1995. "Report confirms incident details." Baraboo News Republic, August 2: 1. Seely, Ron. 1994. "Teen's parents left to wonder." Wisconsin State Journal, August 7: 21. State of Wisconsin v. Joseph C. Clark. 1998. 97-3584-CR (Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, September 3). State of Wisconsin v. Joseph C. Clark. 1999. 98-2402-CR-NM (Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, March 25). Wisconsin State Journal. 1996. "Broken-bome assault case brings plea of no contest." Wisconsin State Journal, September 6. —. 1996. "Shooting delays murder hearing ." Wisconsin State Journal, October 11. —. 1997. "Teen killer who tortured victims gets life in prison." Wisconsin State Journal, November 21. true crime, exhibit c true full 456 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ycjOZ_Rpm6HP9yTvB8FGQAJc_nn6C-mbp7arg8mIJ84 The Amato Family Murders On the morning of January 25, 2019, Seminole County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a home in Chuluota, Florida to conduct a well-being check on thirty-one-year-old Cody Amato, who failed to show up for work that day. Upon entering the home, officers discovered the bodies of Cody, Chad, and Margaret Amato, all dead from apparent gunshot wounds—there were no signs of a break-in and nothing was missing. The crime scene looked as though it had been staged to look like a murder-suicide and suspicion quickly fell on the Amato’s youngest son, Grant, who was missing from the home.


Thank you so much to the lovely David White for research assistance

References

Dukes, Amanda. 2019. Grant Amato, man found guilty of killing family members, sentenced to life in prison. August 13. Accessed March 22, 2023. https://www.wesh.com/article/penalty-phase-for-grant-amato-to-begin-monday/28670352#.


Seminole County Sheriff's Office. 2018. CJIS Report. Missing Person; Well-Being, Chuluota, FL: Seminole County Sheriff's Office.


State of Florida vs. Grant Tiernan Amato. 2019. 20190000740 (Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Seminole County, Florida, January 28).


Swenson, Kyle. 2019. "He spent $200,000 on a Bulgarian 'cam girl.'." Washington Post, January 29.


Williams, Michael. 2019. "Accused killer seeks millonaire for help with jail bond, emails reveal." Orlando Sentinel, May 15: A1.


—. 2019. "Amato's lawyers ask judge to sequester jruy." Orlando Sentinel, June 12: B2.


—. 2019. "Grant Amato verdict: Guilty of first-degree murder in killings of family." Orlando Sentinel, July 31.


—. 2019. "'I have become somewhat of a celebrity,' accused killer Grant Amato says in letter." Orlando Sentinel, April 27: B2.


—. 2019. "'I want to believe you,' surviving sibling says." Orlando Sentinel, March 28: A1.


—. 2019. "Judge grants $750k bond for suspect in family murders." Orlando Sentinel, April 26: B1.


—. 2019. "Obsession, money, lies tore this family apart." Orlando Sentinel, July 14: A1.


—. 2019. "Records give glimpse into Chulota man's relationship with model." Orlando Sentinel, May 30: B1.


Williams, Michael, Jeff Weiner, and Gal Lotan. 2019. "'I hate myself for what I did"." Orlando Sentinel, April 16: A1.


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]]> Mon, 1 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-amato-family-murders-mnbBcLgn On the morning of January 25, 2019, Seminole County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a home in Chuluota, Florida to conduct a well-being check on thirty-one-year-old Cody Amato, who failed to show up for work that day. Upon entering the home, officers discovered the bodies of Cody, Chad, and Margaret Amato, all dead from apparent gunshot wounds—there were no signs of a break-in and nothing was missing. The crime scene looked as though it had been staged to look like a murder-suicide and suspicion quickly fell on the Amato’s youngest son, Grant, who was missing from the home.


Thank you so much to the lovely David White for research assistance

References

Dukes, Amanda. 2019. Grant Amato, man found guilty of killing family members, sentenced to life in prison. August 13. Accessed March 22, 2023. https://www.wesh.com/article/penalty-phase-for-grant-amato-to-begin-monday/28670352#.


Seminole County Sheriff's Office. 2018. CJIS Report. Missing Person; Well-Being, Chuluota, FL: Seminole County Sheriff's Office.


State of Florida vs. Grant Tiernan Amato. 2019. 20190000740 (Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Seminole County, Florida, January 28).


Swenson, Kyle. 2019. "He spent $200,000 on a Bulgarian 'cam girl.'." Washington Post, January 29.


Williams, Michael. 2019. "Accused killer seeks millonaire for help with jail bond, emails reveal." Orlando Sentinel, May 15: A1.


—. 2019. "Amato's lawyers ask judge to sequester jruy." Orlando Sentinel, June 12: B2.


—. 2019. "Grant Amato verdict: Guilty of first-degree murder in killings of family." Orlando Sentinel, July 31.


—. 2019. "'I have become somewhat of a celebrity,' accused killer Grant Amato says in letter." Orlando Sentinel, April 27: B2.


—. 2019. "'I want to believe you,' surviving sibling says." Orlando Sentinel, March 28: A1.


—. 2019. "Judge grants $750k bond for suspect in family murders." Orlando Sentinel, April 26: B1.


—. 2019. "Obsession, money, lies tore this family apart." Orlando Sentinel, July 14: A1.


—. 2019. "Records give glimpse into Chulota man's relationship with model." Orlando Sentinel, May 30: B1.


Williams, Michael, Jeff Weiner, and Gal Lotan. 2019. "'I hate myself for what I did"." Orlando Sentinel, April 16: A1.


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]]> The Amato Family Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:48 On the morning of January 25, 2019, Seminole County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a home in Chuluota, Florida to conduct a well-being check on thirty-one-year-old Cody Amato, who failed to show up for work that day. Upon entering the home, officers discovered the bodies of Cody, Chad, and Margaret Amato, all dead from apparent gunshot wounds—there were no signs of a break-in and nothing was missing. The crime scene looked as though it had been staged to look like a murder-suicide and suspicion quickly fell on the Amato’s youngest son, Grant, who was missing from the home. Thank you so much to the lovely David White for research assistance References Dukes, Amanda. 2019. Grant Amato, man found guilty of killing family members, sentenced to life in prison. August 13. Accessed March 22, 2023. https://www.wesh.com/article/penalty-phase-for-grant-amato-to-begin-monday/28670352#. Seminole County Sheriff's Office. 2018. CJIS Report. Missing Person; Well-Being, Chuluota, FL: Seminole County Sheriff's Office. State of Florida vs. Grant Tiernan Amato. 2019. 20190000740 (Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Seminole County, Florida, January 28). Swenson, Kyle. 2019. "He spent $200,000 on a Bulgarian 'cam girl.'." Washington Post, January 29. Williams, Michael. 2019. "Accused killer seeks millonaire for help with jail bond, emails reveal." Orlando Sentinel, May 15: A1. —. 2019. "Amato's lawyers ask judge to sequester jruy." Orlando Sentinel, June 12: B2. —. 2019. "Grant Amato verdict: Guilty of first-degree murder in killings of family." Orlando Sentinel, July 31. —. 2019. "'I have become somewhat of a celebrity,' accused killer Grant Amato says in letter." Orlando Sentinel, April 27: B2. —. 2019. "'I want to believe you,' surviving sibling says." Orlando Sentinel, March 28: A1. —. 2019. "Judge grants $750k bond for suspect in family murders." Orlando Sentinel, April 26: B1. —. 2019. "Obsession, money, lies tore this family apart." Orlando Sentinel, July 14: A1. —. 2019. "Records give glimpse into Chulota man's relationship with model." Orlando Sentinel, May 30: B1. Williams, Michael, Jeff Weiner, and Gal Lotan. 2019. "'I hate myself for what I did"." Orlando Sentinel, April 16: A1. On the morning of January 25, 2019, Seminole County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a home in Chuluota, Florida to conduct a well-being check on thirty-one-year-old Cody Amato, who failed to show up for work that day. Upon entering the home, officers discovered the bodies of Cody, Chad, and Margaret Amato, all dead from apparent gunshot wounds—there were no signs of a break-in and nothing was missing. The crime scene looked as though it had been staged to look like a murder-suicide and suspicion quickly fell on the Amato’s youngest son, Grant, who was missing from the home. Thank you so much to the lovely David White for research assistance References Dukes, Amanda. 2019. Grant Amato, man found guilty of killing family members, sentenced to life in prison. August 13. Accessed March 22, 2023. https://www.wesh.com/article/penalty-phase-for-grant-amato-to-begin-monday/28670352#. Seminole County Sheriff's Office. 2018. CJIS Report. Missing Person; Well-Being, Chuluota, FL: Seminole County Sheriff's Office. State of Florida vs. Grant Tiernan Amato. 2019. 20190000740 (Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Seminole County, Florida, January 28). Swenson, Kyle. 2019. "He spent $200,000 on a Bulgarian 'cam girl.'." Washington Post, January 29. Williams, Michael. 2019. "Accused killer seeks millonaire for help with jail bond, emails reveal." Orlando Sentinel, May 15: A1. —. 2019. "Amato's lawyers ask judge to sequester jruy." Orlando Sentinel, June 12: B2. —. 2019. "Grant Amato verdict: Guilty of first-degree murder in killings of family." Orlando Sentinel, July 31. —. 2019. "'I have become somewhat of a celebrity,' accused killer Grant Amato says in letter." Orlando Sentinel, April 27: B2. —. 2019. "'I want to believe you,' surviving sibling says." Orlando Sentinel, March 28: A1. —. 2019. "Judge grants $750k bond for suspect in family murders." Orlando Sentinel, April 26: B1. —. 2019. "Obsession, money, lies tore this family apart." Orlando Sentinel, July 14: A1. —. 2019. "Records give glimpse into Chulota man's relationship with model." Orlando Sentinel, May 30: B1. Williams, Michael, Jeff Weiner, and Gal Lotan. 2019. "'I hate myself for what I did"." Orlando Sentinel, April 16: A1. true crime, exhibit c true full 455 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/o9sjYxqRa_SligaedPE6bnUvrb753NRa3dOg_i9oKCo That Time I Met A Murderer II ft. Bailey Sarian We have another fantastic batch of listener tales about the time some of our listeners MET a MURDERER!!! Only this one is super special because we are joined by the exquisite Bailey Sarian!! How fucking exciting. This batch of tales includes a tattoo from a murderer, a present from a murderer and oh no... a date with... a SERIAL KILLER!


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]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/that-time-i-met-a-murderer-ii-ft-bailey-sarian-KbbgrVPp We have another fantastic batch of listener tales about the time some of our listeners MET a MURDERER!!! Only this one is super special because we are joined by the exquisite Bailey Sarian!! How fucking exciting. This batch of tales includes a tattoo from a murderer, a present from a murderer and oh no... a date with... a SERIAL KILLER!


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]]> That Time I Met A Murderer II ft. Bailey Sarian Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:22:40 We have another fantastic batch of listener tales about the time some of our listeners MET a MURDERER!!! Only this one is super special because we are joined by the exquisite Bailey Sarian!! How fucking exciting. This batch of tales includes a tattoo from a murderer, a present from a murderer and oh no... a date with... a SERIAL KILLER! Check out Murder, Mystery & Makeup & listen to Dark History anywhere you get your podcasts! We have another fantastic batch of listener tales about the time some of our listeners MET a MURDERER!!! Only this one is super special because we are joined by the exquisite Bailey Sarian!! How fucking exciting. This batch of tales includes a tattoo from a murderer, a present from a murderer and oh no... a date with... a SERIAL KILLER! Check out Murder, Mystery & Makeup & listen to Dark History anywhere you get your podcasts! true crime, exhibit c true full 454 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/joQwyT2BZdfjXzG1TIU0s6Dc5XIapQUJwlm-ykNA6Ys Curses: Micah Rood & The Omen Today we are looking at CURSES. We talk about the curse of Micah Rood and his bloody apples which stems from murder, execution and a haunting! Then, we get into the truly real, fatal and terrifying events surrounding the production of the horror film, The Omen. Deaths, plane crashes and bombings? Was it really the wrath of the devil or something else entirely?

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]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/curses-micah-rood-the-omen-q7SYLlwZ Today we are looking at CURSES. We talk about the curse of Micah Rood and his bloody apples which stems from murder, execution and a haunting! Then, we get into the truly real, fatal and terrifying events surrounding the production of the horror film, The Omen. Deaths, plane crashes and bombings? Was it really the wrath of the devil or something else entirely?

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]]> Curses: Micah Rood & The Omen Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:23 Today we are looking at CURSES. We talk about the curse of Micah Rood and his bloody apples which stems from murder, execution and a haunting! Then, we get into the truly real, fatal and terrifying events surrounding the production of the horror film, The Omen. Deaths, plane crashes and bombings? Was it really the wrath of the devil or something else entirely? Today we are looking at CURSES. We talk about the curse of Micah Rood and his bloody apples which stems from murder, execution and a haunting! Then, we get into the truly real, fatal and terrifying events surrounding the production of the horror film, The Omen. Deaths, plane crashes and bombings? Was it really the wrath of the devil or something else entirely? true crime, exhibit c true full 453 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lbXkEndNAG_XuLnGwzbqzakKXNr1pNEzarmPFXxV1U4 Doris Duke and the Murder of Eddie Tirella On a cold October afternoon in 1966, billionaire heiress Doris Duke returned to her palatial Newport estate in the company of friend and interior decorator Eduardo Tirella, stopping her car just outside the large iron gate that barred entrance to the driveway. Having offered to open the gate, he stepped out of the car and walked toward the gate, when the car began rolling forward, knocking Eduardo to the ground and crushing him under the two-ton weight of Duke’s station wagon. Within four days of Tirella’s death, the Newport Police had closed the case, calling it an “unfortunate accident,” but the residents of Newport, Rhode Island weren’t as convinced.


Thank you so much to the remarkable David White for research assistance!


References

Duca, Rob. 2021. "Newport police closed Doris Duke case, again." Newport This Week, November 24.

Duke, Pony, and Jason Thomas. 1996. Too Rich: The Family Secrets of Doris Duke. New York, NY: Harper Collins.

Lance, Peter. 2021. Homicide at Rough Point: The Untold Story of How Doris Duke, the Richest Woman In America, Got Away with Murder. Auburn, NH: Tenacity Media.

—. 2021. The triple 'murder' of Eduardo Tirella, gay confidant of Doris Duke. November 29. https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2021/11/29/triple-murder-eduardo-tirella-gay-confidant-doris-duke-newport-rhode-island.

—. 2021. "The Doris Duke Cold Case Reopens: The Only Known Eyewitness Speaks for the First Time." Vanity Fair, August 5.

Mansfield, Stephanie. 1992. The Richest Girl in the World: The Extravagant Life and Fast Times of Doris Duke. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam & Sons.

New York Times. 1964. "Divorce suit filed against Doris Duke." New York Times, January 11: 14.

—. 1935. "Doris Duke is wed to J.H.R. Cromwell." New York Times, February 14: 23.

—. 1966. "Duke estate death ruled an accident." New York Times, October 12: 25.

Newport Daily News. 1967. "Crash victim's kin asks $2.5 million of Doris Duke." Newport Daily News, December 8: 1.

—. 1966. "Death of Miss Duke's friend ruled 'unfortunate accident'." Newport Daily News, October 10: 1.

—. 1966. "Doris Duke kills friend in crash." Newport Daily News, October 8: 1.

—. 1966. "Press blasts police chief Radice on handling public information." Newport Daily News, November 3: 1.

Schwarz, Ted, and Tom Rybak. 1997. Trust No One: The Glamorous Life and Bizarre Death of Doris Duke. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.


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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/doris-duke-and-the-murder-of-eddie-tirella-RV1vvkVx On a cold October afternoon in 1966, billionaire heiress Doris Duke returned to her palatial Newport estate in the company of friend and interior decorator Eduardo Tirella, stopping her car just outside the large iron gate that barred entrance to the driveway. Having offered to open the gate, he stepped out of the car and walked toward the gate, when the car began rolling forward, knocking Eduardo to the ground and crushing him under the two-ton weight of Duke’s station wagon. Within four days of Tirella’s death, the Newport Police had closed the case, calling it an “unfortunate accident,” but the residents of Newport, Rhode Island weren’t as convinced.


Thank you so much to the remarkable David White for research assistance!


References

Duca, Rob. 2021. "Newport police closed Doris Duke case, again." Newport This Week, November 24.

Duke, Pony, and Jason Thomas. 1996. Too Rich: The Family Secrets of Doris Duke. New York, NY: Harper Collins.

Lance, Peter. 2021. Homicide at Rough Point: The Untold Story of How Doris Duke, the Richest Woman In America, Got Away with Murder. Auburn, NH: Tenacity Media.

—. 2021. The triple 'murder' of Eduardo Tirella, gay confidant of Doris Duke. November 29. https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2021/11/29/triple-murder-eduardo-tirella-gay-confidant-doris-duke-newport-rhode-island.

—. 2021. "The Doris Duke Cold Case Reopens: The Only Known Eyewitness Speaks for the First Time." Vanity Fair, August 5.

Mansfield, Stephanie. 1992. The Richest Girl in the World: The Extravagant Life and Fast Times of Doris Duke. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam & Sons.

New York Times. 1964. "Divorce suit filed against Doris Duke." New York Times, January 11: 14.

—. 1935. "Doris Duke is wed to J.H.R. Cromwell." New York Times, February 14: 23.

—. 1966. "Duke estate death ruled an accident." New York Times, October 12: 25.

Newport Daily News. 1967. "Crash victim's kin asks $2.5 million of Doris Duke." Newport Daily News, December 8: 1.

—. 1966. "Death of Miss Duke's friend ruled 'unfortunate accident'." Newport Daily News, October 10: 1.

—. 1966. "Doris Duke kills friend in crash." Newport Daily News, October 8: 1.

—. 1966. "Press blasts police chief Radice on handling public information." Newport Daily News, November 3: 1.

Schwarz, Ted, and Tom Rybak. 1997. Trust No One: The Glamorous Life and Bizarre Death of Doris Duke. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.


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]]> Doris Duke and the Murder of Eddie Tirella Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:32:26 On a cold October afternoon in 1966, billionaire heiress Doris Duke returned to her palatial Newport estate in the company of friend and interior decorator Eduardo Tirella, stopping her car just outside the large iron gate that barred entrance to the driveway. Having offered to open the gate, he stepped out of the car and walked toward the gate, when the car began rolling forward, knocking Eduardo to the ground and crushing him under the two-ton weight of Duke’s station wagon. Within four days of Tirella’s death, the Newport Police had closed the case, calling it an “unfortunate accident,” but the residents of Newport, Rhode Island weren’t as convinced.  Thank you so much to the remarkable David White for research assistance! References Duca, Rob. 2021. "Newport police closed Doris Duke case, again." Newport This Week, November 24. Duke, Pony, and Jason Thomas. 1996. Too Rich: The Family Secrets of Doris Duke. New York, NY: Harper Collins. Lance, Peter. 2021. Homicide at Rough Point: The Untold Story of How Doris Duke, the Richest Woman In America, Got Away with Murder. Auburn, NH: Tenacity Media. —. 2021. The triple 'murder' of Eduardo Tirella, gay confidant of Doris Duke. November 29. https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2021/11/29/triple-murder-eduardo-tirella-gay-confidant-doris-duke-newport-rhode-island. —. 2021. "The Doris Duke Cold Case Reopens: The Only Known Eyewitness Speaks for the First Time." Vanity Fair, August 5. Mansfield, Stephanie. 1992. The Richest Girl in the World: The Extravagant Life and Fast Times of Doris Duke. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam & Sons. New York Times. 1964. "Divorce suit filed against Doris Duke." New York Times, January 11: 14. —. 1935. "Doris Duke is wed to J.H.R. Cromwell." New York Times, February 14: 23. —. 1966. "Duke estate death ruled an accident." New York Times, October 12: 25. Newport Daily News. 1967. "Crash victim's kin asks $2.5 million of Doris Duke." Newport Daily News, December 8: 1. —. 1966. "Death of Miss Duke's friend ruled 'unfortunate accident'." Newport Daily News, October 10: 1. —. 1966. "Doris Duke kills friend in crash." Newport Daily News, October 8: 1. —. 1966. "Press blasts police chief Radice on handling public information." Newport Daily News, November 3: 1. Schwarz, Ted, and Tom Rybak. 1997. Trust No One: The Glamorous Life and Bizarre Death of Doris Duke. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. On a cold October afternoon in 1966, billionaire heiress Doris Duke returned to her palatial Newport estate in the company of friend and interior decorator Eduardo Tirella, stopping her car just outside the large iron gate that barred entrance to the driveway. Having offered to open the gate, he stepped out of the car and walked toward the gate, when the car began rolling forward, knocking Eduardo to the ground and crushing him under the two-ton weight of Duke’s station wagon. Within four days of Tirella’s death, the Newport Police had closed the case, calling it an “unfortunate accident,” but the residents of Newport, Rhode Island weren’t as convinced.  Thank you so much to the remarkable David White for research assistance! References Duca, Rob. 2021. "Newport police closed Doris Duke case, again." Newport This Week, November 24. Duke, Pony, and Jason Thomas. 1996. Too Rich: The Family Secrets of Doris Duke. New York, NY: Harper Collins. Lance, Peter. 2021. Homicide at Rough Point: The Untold Story of How Doris Duke, the Richest Woman In America, Got Away with Murder. Auburn, NH: Tenacity Media. —. 2021. The triple 'murder' of Eduardo Tirella, gay confidant of Doris Duke. November 29. https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2021/11/29/triple-murder-eduardo-tirella-gay-confidant-doris-duke-newport-rhode-island. —. 2021. "The Doris Duke Cold Case Reopens: The Only Known Eyewitness Speaks for the First Time." Vanity Fair, August 5. Mansfield, Stephanie. 1992. The Richest Girl in the World: The Extravagant Life and Fast Times of Doris Duke. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam & Sons. New York Times. 1964. "Divorce suit filed against Doris Duke." New York Times, January 11: 14. —. 1935. "Doris Duke is wed to J.H.R. Cromwell." New York Times, February 14: 23. —. 1966. "Duke estate death ruled an accident." New York Times, October 12: 25. Newport Daily News. 1967. "Crash victim's kin asks $2.5 million of Doris Duke." Newport Daily News, December 8: 1. —. 1966. "Death of Miss Duke's friend ruled 'unfortunate accident'." Newport Daily News, October 10: 1. —. 1966. "Doris Duke kills friend in crash." Newport Daily News, October 8: 1. —. 1966. "Press blasts police chief Radice on handling public information." Newport Daily News, November 3: 1. Schwarz, Ted, and Tom Rybak. 1997. Trust No One: The Glamorous Life and Bizarre Death of Doris Duke. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. true crime, exhibit c true full 452 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Z1P6cyOyrsG8uQwLNBd0L3COk_XIA-06aq4i2MzsPwk The Legend of Lavinia Fisher with RedHanded Some say Lavinia would lure men to the inn and lull them into a false sense of calm, before robbing and killing them, then dumping their bodies in the cellar under Six-Mile House. Others say Lavina would drug the weary travelers with a special tea, before pulling the lever on a trap door and dropping the men into the basement, where they would be robbed and killed by John Fisher. And still others believed Lavina guilty of much darker practices involving the devil.


But stories—especially local legends—have a way of shifting and changing over time, exchanging mundane facts for sensational speculations, and in this case, begging the question, who was the real Lavinia Fisher and just what was she guilty of?


Thank you Dave White for research assistance.


Special thanks to Suruthi and Hannah from RedHanded for joining us today! Listen to RedHanded wherever you get your podcasts, or listen early and ad-free on Amazon Music: https://link.chtbl.com/MorbidRedHanded

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]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-legend-of-lavinia-fisher-with-redhanded-j444fM_b Some say Lavinia would lure men to the inn and lull them into a false sense of calm, before robbing and killing them, then dumping their bodies in the cellar under Six-Mile House. Others say Lavina would drug the weary travelers with a special tea, before pulling the lever on a trap door and dropping the men into the basement, where they would be robbed and killed by John Fisher. And still others believed Lavina guilty of much darker practices involving the devil.


But stories—especially local legends—have a way of shifting and changing over time, exchanging mundane facts for sensational speculations, and in this case, begging the question, who was the real Lavinia Fisher and just what was she guilty of?


Thank you Dave White for research assistance.


Special thanks to Suruthi and Hannah from RedHanded for joining us today! Listen to RedHanded wherever you get your podcasts, or listen early and ad-free on Amazon Music: https://link.chtbl.com/MorbidRedHanded

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]]> The Legend of Lavinia Fisher with RedHanded Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:21:31 Some say Lavinia would lure men to the inn and lull them into a false sense of calm, before robbing and killing them, then dumping their bodies in the cellar under Six-Mile House. Others say Lavina would drug the weary travelers with a special tea, before pulling the lever on a trap door and dropping the men into the basement, where they would be robbed and killed by John Fisher. And still others believed Lavina guilty of much darker practices involving the devil.  But stories—especially local legends—have a way of shifting and changing over time, exchanging mundane facts for sensational speculations, and in this case, begging the question, who was the real Lavinia Fisher and just what was she guilty of? Thank you Dave White for research assistance. Special thanks to Suruthi and Hannah from RedHanded for joining us today! Listen to RedHanded wherever you get your podcasts, or listen early and ad-free on Amazon Music: https://link.chtbl.com/MorbidRedHanded Some say Lavinia would lure men to the inn and lull them into a false sense of calm, before robbing and killing them, then dumping their bodies in the cellar under Six-Mile House. Others say Lavina would drug the weary travelers with a special tea, before pulling the lever on a trap door and dropping the men into the basement, where they would be robbed and killed by John Fisher. And still others believed Lavina guilty of much darker practices involving the devil.  But stories—especially local legends—have a way of shifting and changing over time, exchanging mundane facts for sensational speculations, and in this case, begging the question, who was the real Lavinia Fisher and just what was she guilty of? Thank you Dave White for research assistance. Special thanks to Suruthi and Hannah from RedHanded for joining us today! Listen to RedHanded wherever you get your podcasts, or listen early and ad-free on Amazon Music: https://link.chtbl.com/MorbidRedHanded true crime, exhibit c true full 451 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/X0soWhW6j-0_Wxf-1bpF6o8qk5V0DoW0Erg3ksvhTfI Arthur’s Seat Coffins In late June 1836, a group of boys hunting rabbits on a hillside on Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, discovered a small cave hidden behind three slabs of slate, each piece carved into a rough conical shape. When they moved the pieces of stone, they found hidden within seventeen hand-carved miniature coffins, each containing hand carved figures. For nearly two hundred years, the mystery of the miniature coffins has baffled and delighted tourists and locals alike, all wondering who carved the coffins and why. Theories have been put forth claiming they’re everything from a satanic spell or witchcraft to an ancient custom or even the work of notorious Scottish serial killers and body-snatchers Burke and Hare.


Many thanks to the smashing David White for research assistance :)


References

Blackburn Standard. 1836. "Strange discovery." Blackburn Standard, 07 27.

Brown, Allan. 2000. "Coffins that came back from the grave." Sunday Times, September 17.

Chapman, Robert. 1958. "Seventeen Tiny Coffins." Derby Evening Telegraph, July 04: 18.

Dash, Mike. 2013. Edinburgh’s Mysterious Miniature Coffins. April 15. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/edinburghs-mysterious-miniature-coffins-22371426/.

Dundee Courier. 1836. "The Lilliputian coffins." Dundee Courier, August 25.

Harrison, Jody. 2018. "Edinburgh coffin-doll mystery 'cracked at last', claims writer." The Herald, April 17.

Horton, Julia. 2005. "Buried secrets of the city murder dolls." Edinburgh Evening News, December 2.

National Museums of Scotland. n.d. The mystery of the miniature coffins. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/scottish-history-and-archaeology/mystery-of-the-miniature-coffins/.

O'Neill, Emma. 2019. Sevene facts you may not know about Arthur's Seat. February 28. Accessed March 19, 2023. https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/seven-facts-you-may-not-know-about-arthurs-seat-1494785.


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/arthurs-seat-coffins-sszKbsCo In late June 1836, a group of boys hunting rabbits on a hillside on Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, discovered a small cave hidden behind three slabs of slate, each piece carved into a rough conical shape. When they moved the pieces of stone, they found hidden within seventeen hand-carved miniature coffins, each containing hand carved figures. For nearly two hundred years, the mystery of the miniature coffins has baffled and delighted tourists and locals alike, all wondering who carved the coffins and why. Theories have been put forth claiming they’re everything from a satanic spell or witchcraft to an ancient custom or even the work of notorious Scottish serial killers and body-snatchers Burke and Hare.


Many thanks to the smashing David White for research assistance :)


References

Blackburn Standard. 1836. "Strange discovery." Blackburn Standard, 07 27.

Brown, Allan. 2000. "Coffins that came back from the grave." Sunday Times, September 17.

Chapman, Robert. 1958. "Seventeen Tiny Coffins." Derby Evening Telegraph, July 04: 18.

Dash, Mike. 2013. Edinburgh’s Mysterious Miniature Coffins. April 15. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/edinburghs-mysterious-miniature-coffins-22371426/.

Dundee Courier. 1836. "The Lilliputian coffins." Dundee Courier, August 25.

Harrison, Jody. 2018. "Edinburgh coffin-doll mystery 'cracked at last', claims writer." The Herald, April 17.

Horton, Julia. 2005. "Buried secrets of the city murder dolls." Edinburgh Evening News, December 2.

National Museums of Scotland. n.d. The mystery of the miniature coffins. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/scottish-history-and-archaeology/mystery-of-the-miniature-coffins/.

O'Neill, Emma. 2019. Sevene facts you may not know about Arthur's Seat. February 28. Accessed March 19, 2023. https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/seven-facts-you-may-not-know-about-arthurs-seat-1494785.


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]]> Arthur’s Seat Coffins Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:06 In late June 1836, a group of boys hunting rabbits on a hillside on Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, discovered a small cave hidden behind three slabs of slate, each piece carved into a rough conical shape. When they moved the pieces of stone, they found hidden within seventeen hand-carved miniature coffins, each containing hand carved figures. For nearly two hundred years, the mystery of the miniature coffins has baffled and delighted tourists and locals alike, all wondering who carved the coffins and why. Theories have been put forth claiming they’re everything from a satanic spell or witchcraft to an ancient custom or even the work of notorious Scottish serial killers and body-snatchers Burke and Hare. Many thanks to the smashing David White for research assistance :) References Blackburn Standard. 1836. "Strange discovery." Blackburn Standard, 07 27. Brown, Allan. 2000. "Coffins that came back from the grave." Sunday Times, September 17. Chapman, Robert. 1958. "Seventeen Tiny Coffins." Derby Evening Telegraph, July 04: 18. Dash, Mike. 2013. Edinburgh’s Mysterious Miniature Coffins. April 15. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/edinburghs-mysterious-miniature-coffins-22371426/. Dundee Courier. 1836. "The Lilliputian coffins." Dundee Courier, August 25. Harrison, Jody. 2018. "Edinburgh coffin-doll mystery 'cracked at last', claims writer." The Herald, April 17. Horton, Julia. 2005. "Buried secrets of the city murder dolls." Edinburgh Evening News, December 2. National Museums of Scotland. n.d. The mystery of the miniature coffins. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/scottish-history-and-archaeology/mystery-of-the-miniature-coffins/. O'Neill, Emma. 2019. Sevene facts you may not know about Arthur's Seat. February 28. Accessed March 19, 2023. https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/seven-facts-you-may-not-know-about-arthurs-seat-1494785. In late June 1836, a group of boys hunting rabbits on a hillside on Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, discovered a small cave hidden behind three slabs of slate, each piece carved into a rough conical shape. When they moved the pieces of stone, they found hidden within seventeen hand-carved miniature coffins, each containing hand carved figures. For nearly two hundred years, the mystery of the miniature coffins has baffled and delighted tourists and locals alike, all wondering who carved the coffins and why. Theories have been put forth claiming they’re everything from a satanic spell or witchcraft to an ancient custom or even the work of notorious Scottish serial killers and body-snatchers Burke and Hare. Many thanks to the smashing David White for research assistance :) References Blackburn Standard. 1836. "Strange discovery." Blackburn Standard, 07 27. Brown, Allan. 2000. "Coffins that came back from the grave." Sunday Times, September 17. Chapman, Robert. 1958. "Seventeen Tiny Coffins." Derby Evening Telegraph, July 04: 18. Dash, Mike. 2013. Edinburgh’s Mysterious Miniature Coffins. April 15. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/edinburghs-mysterious-miniature-coffins-22371426/. Dundee Courier. 1836. "The Lilliputian coffins." Dundee Courier, August 25. Harrison, Jody. 2018. "Edinburgh coffin-doll mystery 'cracked at last', claims writer." The Herald, April 17. Horton, Julia. 2005. "Buried secrets of the city murder dolls." Edinburgh Evening News, December 2. National Museums of Scotland. n.d. The mystery of the miniature coffins. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/scottish-history-and-archaeology/mystery-of-the-miniature-coffins/. O'Neill, Emma. 2019. Sevene facts you may not know about Arthur's Seat. February 28. Accessed March 19, 2023. https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/seven-facts-you-may-not-know-about-arthurs-seat-1494785. true crime, exhibit c true full 450 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2uzSqO9QyDCXOhlta82gkzHs9X-mfbc0goYXUYav5lk The Murder of Daniel Brophy On Saturday June 2, 2018, students at the Oregon Culinary Institute (OCI) arrived at class that morning to find their instructor, sixty-three-year-old Daniel Brophy, dead from gunshot wounds to the back and chest. With more than fifty years’ experience in the culinary field, Brophy was a popular chef and instructor and, while detectives couldn’t rule out a disgruntled student, no one could imagine his killer was a member of the OCI community.


A massive thank you to Caleb for joining Ash on today's episode! Go check out Scream! and Horrorsoup anywhere you listen to podcasts.


Thank you to the incredible David White for research assistance!



References

Court TV. 2022. OR v. Crampton-Brophy: Romance Novelist Murder Trial. June 15. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.courttv.com/news/or-v-crampton-brophy-romance-novelist-murder-trial/.

Flynn, Meagan. 2018. "Novelist who wrote about 'How to Murder Your Husband' charged with murdering her husband." Washington Post, September 12.

Green, Aimee. 2019. Details of murder case against romance writer should become public in 2 weeks, judge rules. April 5. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/04/details-of-murder-case-against-romance-writer-should-become-public-in-2-weeks-judge-rules.html.

Karimi, Faith. 2022. "This romance novelist is on trial in her husband's killing. It's like a plot twist from one of her books." CNN Wire, April 7.

Kavanaugh, Shane Dixon. 2019. Gun parts bought online at center of Oregon romance novelist’s suspected spouse slaying. April 4. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2019/04/gun-parts-bought-online-at-center-of-oregon-romance-novelists-suspected-spouse-slaying.html.

—. 2018. "Romance novelist suspected of slaying husband." Longview Daily News, September 7: B2.

—. 2020. No coronavirus ‘guest house’ for Oregon romance writer charged with murdering husband, judge rules. April 10. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/04/no-coronavirus-guest-house-for-oregon-romance-writer-charged-with-murdering-husband-judge-rules.html.

NBC News. 2022. Dateline. Television, New York, NY: NBC News.

O'Rourke, Ciara. 2019. A Beloved Culinary Instructor Was Murdered. What Happened Next Was Stranger Than Fiction. May 31. Accessed March 10, 2023. https://www.pdxmonthly.com/news-and-city-life/2019/05/a-beloved-culinary-instructor-was-murdered-what-happened-next-was-stranger-than-fiction.

Paul, Maria Luisa. 2022. "'How to Murder Your Husband' writer sentenced to life for." Washington Post, June 14.

Sparling, Zane. 2022. Love vs. money: Lawyers make final arguments in Oregon romance writer’s murder trial. May 22. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/love-vs-money-lawyers-make-final-arguments-in-oregon-romance-writers-murder-trial.html.

—. 2022. Oregon romance novelist grilled on amnesia claim, missing gun barrel on crucial day in her murder trial. May 18. Accessed 2023 12, 2022. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/oregon-romance-novelist-grilled-on-amnesia-claim-missing-gun-barrel-on-crucial-day-in-her-murder-trial.html.

—. 2022. Spotlight shines on Oregon romance novelist accused of killing chef husband. May 23. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/spotlight-shines-on-oregon-romance-novelist-accused-of-killing-chef-husband-who-is-nancy-crampton-brophy.html.

Voorhees, Carolyn. 2018. Former students, friends mourn loss of Oregon Culinary Institute chef killed in shooting. June 3. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2018/06/former_students_friends_mourn.html.


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]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-daniel-brophy-QkmTHAhw On Saturday June 2, 2018, students at the Oregon Culinary Institute (OCI) arrived at class that morning to find their instructor, sixty-three-year-old Daniel Brophy, dead from gunshot wounds to the back and chest. With more than fifty years’ experience in the culinary field, Brophy was a popular chef and instructor and, while detectives couldn’t rule out a disgruntled student, no one could imagine his killer was a member of the OCI community.


A massive thank you to Caleb for joining Ash on today's episode! Go check out Scream! and Horrorsoup anywhere you listen to podcasts.


Thank you to the incredible David White for research assistance!



References

Court TV. 2022. OR v. Crampton-Brophy: Romance Novelist Murder Trial. June 15. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.courttv.com/news/or-v-crampton-brophy-romance-novelist-murder-trial/.

Flynn, Meagan. 2018. "Novelist who wrote about 'How to Murder Your Husband' charged with murdering her husband." Washington Post, September 12.

Green, Aimee. 2019. Details of murder case against romance writer should become public in 2 weeks, judge rules. April 5. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/04/details-of-murder-case-against-romance-writer-should-become-public-in-2-weeks-judge-rules.html.

Karimi, Faith. 2022. "This romance novelist is on trial in her husband's killing. It's like a plot twist from one of her books." CNN Wire, April 7.

Kavanaugh, Shane Dixon. 2019. Gun parts bought online at center of Oregon romance novelist’s suspected spouse slaying. April 4. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2019/04/gun-parts-bought-online-at-center-of-oregon-romance-novelists-suspected-spouse-slaying.html.

—. 2018. "Romance novelist suspected of slaying husband." Longview Daily News, September 7: B2.

—. 2020. No coronavirus ‘guest house’ for Oregon romance writer charged with murdering husband, judge rules. April 10. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/04/no-coronavirus-guest-house-for-oregon-romance-writer-charged-with-murdering-husband-judge-rules.html.

NBC News. 2022. Dateline. Television, New York, NY: NBC News.

O'Rourke, Ciara. 2019. A Beloved Culinary Instructor Was Murdered. What Happened Next Was Stranger Than Fiction. May 31. Accessed March 10, 2023. https://www.pdxmonthly.com/news-and-city-life/2019/05/a-beloved-culinary-instructor-was-murdered-what-happened-next-was-stranger-than-fiction.

Paul, Maria Luisa. 2022. "'How to Murder Your Husband' writer sentenced to life for." Washington Post, June 14.

Sparling, Zane. 2022. Love vs. money: Lawyers make final arguments in Oregon romance writer’s murder trial. May 22. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/love-vs-money-lawyers-make-final-arguments-in-oregon-romance-writers-murder-trial.html.

—. 2022. Oregon romance novelist grilled on amnesia claim, missing gun barrel on crucial day in her murder trial. May 18. Accessed 2023 12, 2022. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/oregon-romance-novelist-grilled-on-amnesia-claim-missing-gun-barrel-on-crucial-day-in-her-murder-trial.html.

—. 2022. Spotlight shines on Oregon romance novelist accused of killing chef husband. May 23. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/spotlight-shines-on-oregon-romance-novelist-accused-of-killing-chef-husband-who-is-nancy-crampton-brophy.html.

Voorhees, Carolyn. 2018. Former students, friends mourn loss of Oregon Culinary Institute chef killed in shooting. June 3. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2018/06/former_students_friends_mourn.html.


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]]> The Murder of Daniel Brophy Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:41 On Saturday June 2, 2018, students at the Oregon Culinary Institute (OCI) arrived at class that morning to find their instructor, sixty-three-year-old Daniel Brophy, dead from gunshot wounds to the back and chest. With more than fifty years’ experience in the culinary field, Brophy was a popular chef and instructor and, while detectives couldn’t rule out a disgruntled student, no one could imagine his killer was a member of the OCI community. A massive thank you to Caleb for joining Ash on today's episode! Go check out Scream! and Horrorsoup anywhere you listen to podcasts. Thank you to the incredible David White for research assistance! References Court TV. 2022. OR v. Crampton-Brophy: Romance Novelist Murder Trial. June 15. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.courttv.com/news/or-v-crampton-brophy-romance-novelist-murder-trial/. Flynn, Meagan. 2018. "Novelist who wrote about 'How to Murder Your Husband' charged with murdering her husband." Washington Post, September 12. Green, Aimee. 2019. Details of murder case against romance writer should become public in 2 weeks, judge rules. April 5. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/04/details-of-murder-case-against-romance-writer-should-become-public-in-2-weeks-judge-rules.html. Karimi, Faith. 2022. "This romance novelist is on trial in her husband's killing. It's like a plot twist from one of her books." CNN Wire, April 7. Kavanaugh, Shane Dixon. 2019. Gun parts bought online at center of Oregon romance novelist’s suspected spouse slaying. April 4. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2019/04/gun-parts-bought-online-at-center-of-oregon-romance-novelists-suspected-spouse-slaying.html. —. 2018. "Romance novelist suspected of slaying husband." Longview Daily News, September 7: B2. —. 2020. No coronavirus ‘guest house’ for Oregon romance writer charged with murdering husband, judge rules. April 10. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/04/no-coronavirus-guest-house-for-oregon-romance-writer-charged-with-murdering-husband-judge-rules.html. NBC News. 2022. Dateline. Television, New York, NY: NBC News. O'Rourke, Ciara. 2019. A Beloved Culinary Instructor Was Murdered. What Happened Next Was Stranger Than Fiction. May 31. Accessed March 10, 2023. https://www.pdxmonthly.com/news-and-city-life/2019/05/a-beloved-culinary-instructor-was-murdered-what-happened-next-was-stranger-than-fiction. Paul, Maria Luisa. 2022. "'How to Murder Your Husband' writer sentenced to life for." Washington Post, June 14. Sparling, Zane. 2022. Love vs. money: Lawyers make final arguments in Oregon romance writer’s murder trial. May 22. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/love-vs-money-lawyers-make-final-arguments-in-oregon-romance-writers-murder-trial.html. —. 2022. Oregon romance novelist grilled on amnesia claim, missing gun barrel on crucial day in her murder trial. May 18. Accessed 2023 12, 2022. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/oregon-romance-novelist-grilled-on-amnesia-claim-missing-gun-barrel-on-crucial-day-in-her-murder-trial.html. —. 2022. Spotlight shines on Oregon romance novelist accused of killing chef husband. May 23. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/spotlight-shines-on-oregon-romance-novelist-accused-of-killing-chef-husband-who-is-nancy-crampton-brophy.html. Voorhees, Carolyn. 2018. Former students, friends mourn loss of Oregon Culinary Institute chef killed in shooting. June 3. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2018/06/former_students_friends_mourn.html. On Saturday June 2, 2018, students at the Oregon Culinary Institute (OCI) arrived at class that morning to find their instructor, sixty-three-year-old Daniel Brophy, dead from gunshot wounds to the back and chest. With more than fifty years’ experience in the culinary field, Brophy was a popular chef and instructor and, while detectives couldn’t rule out a disgruntled student, no one could imagine his killer was a member of the OCI community. A massive thank you to Caleb for joining Ash on today's episode! Go check out Scream! and Horrorsoup anywhere you listen to podcasts. Thank you to the incredible David White for research assistance! References Court TV. 2022. OR v. Crampton-Brophy: Romance Novelist Murder Trial. June 15. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.courttv.com/news/or-v-crampton-brophy-romance-novelist-murder-trial/. Flynn, Meagan. 2018. "Novelist who wrote about 'How to Murder Your Husband' charged with murdering her husband." Washington Post, September 12. Green, Aimee. 2019. Details of murder case against romance writer should become public in 2 weeks, judge rules. April 5. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/04/details-of-murder-case-against-romance-writer-should-become-public-in-2-weeks-judge-rules.html. Karimi, Faith. 2022. "This romance novelist is on trial in her husband's killing. It's like a plot twist from one of her books." CNN Wire, April 7. Kavanaugh, Shane Dixon. 2019. Gun parts bought online at center of Oregon romance novelist’s suspected spouse slaying. April 4. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2019/04/gun-parts-bought-online-at-center-of-oregon-romance-novelists-suspected-spouse-slaying.html. —. 2018. "Romance novelist suspected of slaying husband." Longview Daily News, September 7: B2. —. 2020. No coronavirus ‘guest house’ for Oregon romance writer charged with murdering husband, judge rules. April 10. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/04/no-coronavirus-guest-house-for-oregon-romance-writer-charged-with-murdering-husband-judge-rules.html. NBC News. 2022. Dateline. Television, New York, NY: NBC News. O'Rourke, Ciara. 2019. A Beloved Culinary Instructor Was Murdered. What Happened Next Was Stranger Than Fiction. May 31. Accessed March 10, 2023. https://www.pdxmonthly.com/news-and-city-life/2019/05/a-beloved-culinary-instructor-was-murdered-what-happened-next-was-stranger-than-fiction. Paul, Maria Luisa. 2022. "'How to Murder Your Husband' writer sentenced to life for." Washington Post, June 14. Sparling, Zane. 2022. Love vs. money: Lawyers make final arguments in Oregon romance writer’s murder trial. May 22. Accessed March 12, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/love-vs-money-lawyers-make-final-arguments-in-oregon-romance-writers-murder-trial.html. —. 2022. Oregon romance novelist grilled on amnesia claim, missing gun barrel on crucial day in her murder trial. May 18. Accessed 2023 12, 2022. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/oregon-romance-novelist-grilled-on-amnesia-claim-missing-gun-barrel-on-crucial-day-in-her-murder-trial.html. —. 2022. Spotlight shines on Oregon romance novelist accused of killing chef husband. May 23. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/spotlight-shines-on-oregon-romance-novelist-accused-of-killing-chef-husband-who-is-nancy-crampton-brophy.html. Voorhees, Carolyn. 2018. Former students, friends mourn loss of Oregon Culinary Institute chef killed in shooting. June 3. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2018/06/former_students_friends_mourn.html. true crime, exhibit c true full 449 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1i4d67gossfBqAoLnqFWRZmO_rQTWnd0USLgSejQWwA Burke & Hare Part 2 In the conclusion of the horrific crimes of William Burke and William Hare, we see them get somehow even more brutal. As time went on and they kept profiting off their violent tendencies, they began to get reckless and put their entire scheme and freedom at risk. In the end, only partial justice was served. Get ready, it's wild in here.


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]]> Thu, 6 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/burke-hare-part-2-_NA9wU65 In the conclusion of the horrific crimes of William Burke and William Hare, we see them get somehow even more brutal. As time went on and they kept profiting off their violent tendencies, they began to get reckless and put their entire scheme and freedom at risk. In the end, only partial justice was served. Get ready, it's wild in here.


Thank you Dave White for research assistance.

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]]> Burke & Hare Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:22:16 In the conclusion of the horrific crimes of William Burke and William Hare, we see them get somehow even more brutal. As time went on and they kept profiting off their violent tendencies, they began to get reckless and put their entire scheme and freedom at risk. In the end, only partial justice was served. Get ready, it's wild in here. Thank you Dave White for research assistance. In the conclusion of the horrific crimes of William Burke and William Hare, we see them get somehow even more brutal. As time went on and they kept profiting off their violent tendencies, they began to get reckless and put their entire scheme and freedom at risk. In the end, only partial justice was served. Get ready, it's wild in here. Thank you Dave White for research assistance. true crime, exhibit c true full 448 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UwgbS-_tyfB6hhjNGPq6Dq6jH93dnSPYnrEHkJ93VPw Burke & Hare Part 1 Throughout the first three decades of the nineteenth century, doctors and medical schools across Europe struggled to find adequate supplies of bodies that could be used for the purposes of teaching in a medical theater. The outsized demand for fresh cadavers led to the rise of “resurrection men", AKA Graverobbers. Disgusting duo William Burke and William Hare found what they believed to be a wildly easy way to provide doctors with a steady stream of recently deceased bodies. In the end, they brutally killed at least sixteen people. The crimes left an chilling mark on Edinburgh specifically, and all of Scotland in the end.


Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.

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]]> Mon, 3 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/burke-hare-part-1-rugkDEE2 Throughout the first three decades of the nineteenth century, doctors and medical schools across Europe struggled to find adequate supplies of bodies that could be used for the purposes of teaching in a medical theater. The outsized demand for fresh cadavers led to the rise of “resurrection men", AKA Graverobbers. Disgusting duo William Burke and William Hare found what they believed to be a wildly easy way to provide doctors with a steady stream of recently deceased bodies. In the end, they brutally killed at least sixteen people. The crimes left an chilling mark on Edinburgh specifically, and all of Scotland in the end.


Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Burke & Hare Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:00 Throughout the first three decades of the nineteenth century, doctors and medical schools across Europe struggled to find adequate supplies of bodies that could be used for the purposes of teaching in a medical theater. The outsized demand for fresh cadavers led to the rise of “resurrection men", AKA Graverobbers. Disgusting duo William Burke and William Hare found what they believed to be a wildly easy way to provide doctors with a steady stream of recently deceased bodies. In the end, they brutally killed at least sixteen people. The crimes left an chilling mark on Edinburgh specifically, and all of Scotland in the end. Thank you to Dave White for research assistance. Throughout the first three decades of the nineteenth century, doctors and medical schools across Europe struggled to find adequate supplies of bodies that could be used for the purposes of teaching in a medical theater. The outsized demand for fresh cadavers led to the rise of “resurrection men", AKA Graverobbers. Disgusting duo William Burke and William Hare found what they believed to be a wildly easy way to provide doctors with a steady stream of recently deceased bodies. In the end, they brutally killed at least sixteen people. The crimes left an chilling mark on Edinburgh specifically, and all of Scotland in the end. Thank you to Dave White for research assistance. true crime, exhibit c true full 447 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/V0rCOu32Q6-eKYrYfNGQWSfR4Xv-Q0YPTRUyC-l2ygw Listener Tales 72: Dream, Astral Projections & Alternate Dimensions Sweet dreams are made of this.... episode! Or maybe not because some of y'alls dreams are wildin'. But who am I to disagree? ANYWAY! We got a folder full of all your craziest dream stories and alternate universe experiences and we're devouring them this episode. There are roads that exist and then don't, prophetic dreams, and a shared dream experience. The grand finale will blow your mind with an entire village/life/murder conviction. If you have a tale that you'd like to share please send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-72-dream-astral-projections-alternate-dimensions-lN3hffU2 Sweet dreams are made of this.... episode! Or maybe not because some of y'alls dreams are wildin'. But who am I to disagree? ANYWAY! We got a folder full of all your craziest dream stories and alternate universe experiences and we're devouring them this episode. There are roads that exist and then don't, prophetic dreams, and a shared dream experience. The grand finale will blow your mind with an entire village/life/murder conviction. If you have a tale that you'd like to share please send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 72: Dream, Astral Projections & Alternate Dimensions Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:15 Sweet dreams are made of this.... episode! Or maybe not because some of y'alls dreams are wildin'. But who am I to disagree? ANYWAY! We got a folder full of all your craziest dream stories and alternate universe experiences and we're devouring them this episode. There are roads that exist and then don't, prophetic dreams, and a shared dream experience. The grand finale will blow your mind with an entire village/life/murder conviction. If you have a tale that you'd like to share please send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) Sweet dreams are made of this.... episode! Or maybe not because some of y'alls dreams are wildin'. But who am I to disagree? ANYWAY! We got a folder full of all your craziest dream stories and alternate universe experiences and we're devouring them this episode. There are roads that exist and then don't, prophetic dreams, and a shared dream experience. The grand finale will blow your mind with an entire village/life/murder conviction. If you have a tale that you'd like to share please send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 446 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BKUP9SY1DTkbsv87hbdaXsRnEAH7CV95jsKcIIrnmf8 The Murder of Kelly Ann Tinyes Kelly Ann Tinyes was at home babysitting her eight-year-old brother, Richie, on the afternoon of March 3, 1989 when the phone rang. Richie answered, talking briefly to the man on the other end of the line, before handing the phone to his sister, telling her it was someone named “John.” After a short conversation with “John,” Kelly hung up the phone and left the house around 3:15 pm, telling her brother she was going to her friend’s house down the street and would be right back. It was the last time Kelly’s family would see her alive.


Thank you to the prodigious David White for research assistance :)

References

Associated Press. 1990. "Sex motive charged in girl's slaying." The Journal News, February 16: 18.

Bessent, Alvin. 1989. "Defense lawyer thrown off LI murder case." Newsday, October 3: 47.

Danney, Micah. 2015. "Tinyes girl's killer denied parole." Long Island Herald, November 18.

Lyall, Sarah. 1990. "Blood tests link Golub to crime scene." New York Times, March 1: B2.

—. 1990. "Golub Case: Main Puzzle Is the Suspect." New York Times, March 5: B1.

—. 1990. "Marks on body not from bites, dentist testifies." New York Times, March 23: B4.

Milton, Pat. 1989. "Teen's murder transforms quiet L.I. neighborhood." The Journal News, March 26: 77.

Mulugeta, Samson. 1997. "Drug case brings echo of murder." Newsday, March 23: 29.

New York Times. 1978. "Not guilty verdict finds killer insane." New York Times, April 27: D21.

Nieves, Evelyn. 1998. "What Happened on Horton Road." New York Times, May 31.

Pearlman, Shirley, and Elizabeth Wasserman. 1989. "Tempers flare as murder hearing begins." Newsday, August 15: 61.

Pearlman, Shirley, and Phil Mintz. 1989. "What cops say Golub told them." Newsday, August 15: 3.

People v. Robert Golub. 1993. 196 A.D.2d 637 (Nassau County Appeals Court, August 23).

Watkins, Ronald J. 2000. Against Her Will: The Senseless Murder of Kelly Ann Tinyes. Syracuse, NY: Pinnacle Books.

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]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-kelly-ann-tinyes-IaXs2pbN Kelly Ann Tinyes was at home babysitting her eight-year-old brother, Richie, on the afternoon of March 3, 1989 when the phone rang. Richie answered, talking briefly to the man on the other end of the line, before handing the phone to his sister, telling her it was someone named “John.” After a short conversation with “John,” Kelly hung up the phone and left the house around 3:15 pm, telling her brother she was going to her friend’s house down the street and would be right back. It was the last time Kelly’s family would see her alive.


Thank you to the prodigious David White for research assistance :)

References

Associated Press. 1990. "Sex motive charged in girl's slaying." The Journal News, February 16: 18.

Bessent, Alvin. 1989. "Defense lawyer thrown off LI murder case." Newsday, October 3: 47.

Danney, Micah. 2015. "Tinyes girl's killer denied parole." Long Island Herald, November 18.

Lyall, Sarah. 1990. "Blood tests link Golub to crime scene." New York Times, March 1: B2.

—. 1990. "Golub Case: Main Puzzle Is the Suspect." New York Times, March 5: B1.

—. 1990. "Marks on body not from bites, dentist testifies." New York Times, March 23: B4.

Milton, Pat. 1989. "Teen's murder transforms quiet L.I. neighborhood." The Journal News, March 26: 77.

Mulugeta, Samson. 1997. "Drug case brings echo of murder." Newsday, March 23: 29.

New York Times. 1978. "Not guilty verdict finds killer insane." New York Times, April 27: D21.

Nieves, Evelyn. 1998. "What Happened on Horton Road." New York Times, May 31.

Pearlman, Shirley, and Elizabeth Wasserman. 1989. "Tempers flare as murder hearing begins." Newsday, August 15: 61.

Pearlman, Shirley, and Phil Mintz. 1989. "What cops say Golub told them." Newsday, August 15: 3.

People v. Robert Golub. 1993. 196 A.D.2d 637 (Nassau County Appeals Court, August 23).

Watkins, Ronald J. 2000. Against Her Will: The Senseless Murder of Kelly Ann Tinyes. Syracuse, NY: Pinnacle Books.

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]]> The Murder of Kelly Ann Tinyes Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:47 Kelly Ann Tinyes was at home babysitting her eight-year-old brother, Richie, on the afternoon of March 3, 1989 when the phone rang. Richie answered, talking briefly to the man on the other end of the line, before handing the phone to his sister, telling her it was someone named “John.” After a short conversation with “John,” Kelly hung up the phone and left the house around 3:15 pm, telling her brother she was going to her friend’s house down the street and would be right back. It was the last time Kelly’s family would see her alive. Thank you to the prodigious David White for research assistance :) References Associated Press. 1990. "Sex motive charged in girl's slaying." The Journal News, February 16: 18. Bessent, Alvin. 1989. "Defense lawyer thrown off LI murder case." Newsday, October 3: 47. Danney, Micah. 2015. "Tinyes girl's killer denied parole." Long Island Herald, November 18. Lyall, Sarah. 1990. "Blood tests link Golub to crime scene." New York Times, March 1: B2. —. 1990. "Golub Case: Main Puzzle Is the Suspect." New York Times, March 5: B1. —. 1990. "Marks on body not from bites, dentist testifies." New York Times, March 23: B4. Milton, Pat. 1989. "Teen's murder transforms quiet L.I. neighborhood." The Journal News, March 26: 77. Mulugeta, Samson. 1997. "Drug case brings echo of murder." Newsday, March 23: 29. New York Times. 1978. "Not guilty verdict finds killer insane." New York Times, April 27: D21. Nieves, Evelyn. 1998. "What Happened on Horton Road." New York Times, May 31. Pearlman, Shirley, and Elizabeth Wasserman. 1989. "Tempers flare as murder hearing begins." Newsday, August 15: 61. Pearlman, Shirley, and Phil Mintz. 1989. "What cops say Golub told them." Newsday, August 15: 3. People v. Robert Golub. 1993. 196 A.D.2d 637 (Nassau County Appeals Court, August 23). Watkins, Ronald J. 2000. Against Her Will: The Senseless Murder of Kelly Ann Tinyes. Syracuse, NY: Pinnacle Books. Kelly Ann Tinyes was at home babysitting her eight-year-old brother, Richie, on the afternoon of March 3, 1989 when the phone rang. Richie answered, talking briefly to the man on the other end of the line, before handing the phone to his sister, telling her it was someone named “John.” After a short conversation with “John,” Kelly hung up the phone and left the house around 3:15 pm, telling her brother she was going to her friend’s house down the street and would be right back. It was the last time Kelly’s family would see her alive. Thank you to the prodigious David White for research assistance :) References Associated Press. 1990. "Sex motive charged in girl's slaying." The Journal News, February 16: 18. Bessent, Alvin. 1989. "Defense lawyer thrown off LI murder case." Newsday, October 3: 47. Danney, Micah. 2015. "Tinyes girl's killer denied parole." Long Island Herald, November 18. Lyall, Sarah. 1990. "Blood tests link Golub to crime scene." New York Times, March 1: B2. —. 1990. "Golub Case: Main Puzzle Is the Suspect." New York Times, March 5: B1. —. 1990. "Marks on body not from bites, dentist testifies." New York Times, March 23: B4. Milton, Pat. 1989. "Teen's murder transforms quiet L.I. neighborhood." The Journal News, March 26: 77. Mulugeta, Samson. 1997. "Drug case brings echo of murder." Newsday, March 23: 29. New York Times. 1978. "Not guilty verdict finds killer insane." New York Times, April 27: D21. Nieves, Evelyn. 1998. "What Happened on Horton Road." New York Times, May 31. Pearlman, Shirley, and Elizabeth Wasserman. 1989. "Tempers flare as murder hearing begins." Newsday, August 15: 61. Pearlman, Shirley, and Phil Mintz. 1989. "What cops say Golub told them." Newsday, August 15: 3. People v. Robert Golub. 1993. 196 A.D.2d 637 (Nassau County Appeals Court, August 23). Watkins, Ronald J. 2000. Against Her Will: The Senseless Murder of Kelly Ann Tinyes. Syracuse, NY: Pinnacle Books. true crime, exhibit c true full 445 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZBElxJgHO8zX2r3vLO77Bmu7Oy5k0w0eVthVxZf_4J4 Rebecca Aylward On the afternoon of October 22, 2010, fifteen-year-old Rebecca Aylward left her house in Maesteg, Wales. She had plans to meet her ex- boyfriend in a wooded area just outside of Aberkenfig, under the guise that they were reconciling. She told her mother, “Bye Mam, I love you,” as she grabbed her purse and walked out the door—it was the last time her mother would see Becca alive.


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]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/rebecca-aylward-rYCTg3Wa On the afternoon of October 22, 2010, fifteen-year-old Rebecca Aylward left her house in Maesteg, Wales. She had plans to meet her ex- boyfriend in a wooded area just outside of Aberkenfig, under the guise that they were reconciling. She told her mother, “Bye Mam, I love you,” as she grabbed her purse and walked out the door—it was the last time her mother would see Becca alive.


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]]> Rebecca Aylward Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:52 On the afternoon of October 22, 2010, fifteen-year-old Rebecca Aylward left her house in Maesteg, Wales. She had plans to meet her ex- boyfriend in a wooded area just outside of Aberkenfig, under the guise that they were reconciling. She told her mother, “Bye Mam, I love you,” as she grabbed her purse and walked out the door—it was the last time her mother would see Becca alive. Thank you to the ravishing David White for research assistance :) On the afternoon of October 22, 2010, fifteen-year-old Rebecca Aylward left her house in Maesteg, Wales. She had plans to meet her ex- boyfriend in a wooded area just outside of Aberkenfig, under the guise that they were reconciling. She told her mother, “Bye Mam, I love you,” as she grabbed her purse and walked out the door—it was the last time her mother would see Becca alive. Thank you to the ravishing David White for research assistance :) true crime, exhibit c true full 444 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6i7H1p1ncUOedjbpqeNaVuz4oelj3TFHa44fPis7a74 The Horrific Murder of Marina Calabro with Jonathan Van Ness Holy shit guys, we had a CELEB in the house today! Well not like in the house, but on the zoom. THE ONE, THE ONLY..... JVN *sound the alarm* We talk all things Bravo, True Crime and Olympics related. We also tell JVN a gnarly story out of Quincy MA since he's from Quincy IL. It was a grand time, so please enjoy!


Go check out Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness anywhere you listen to podcasts and on Netflix!


Thank you so much to David White for research excellence


References

Cowperthwaite, Wheeler. 2022. "Quincy inheritance murder case on new Investigation Discovery show." Patriot Ledger, May 18.

Difazio, Joe. 2021. "Man who plotted to kill his Quincy great-aunt for inheritance has been granted parole." Patriot Ledger, December 31.

Ellement, John R. 2002. "DA: Woman, 84, Fought Killer." Boston Globe, October 29.

—. 2006. "Former Norton Man Admits Role in Slaying of Aunt." Boston Globe, June 10.

—. 2006. "Jury Hears Details of Bludgeoning ." Boston Globe, March 4.

—. 2006. "Man Gets Life Sentence in Killing." Boston Globe, March 17.

—. 2006. "Witness Tells of Grisly Murder." Boston Globe, March 10.

Leiner, Gabriel. 2006. "First trial set in Quincy murder." Patriot Ledger, February 16.

Linton, David. 2022. "Ex-Norton man granted parole for role in 2001 murder of his elderly great-aunt." Sun Chronicle, January 3.

Quimby, Beth. 2002. "Friendship and Betrayal: Moments of terror for informant who says best friend' recounted Quincy murder." Patriot Ledger, November 2.

Sack, Jessica Van. 2002. "Police Call Fatal 'Fall' a Killing; Kin Hed." Boston Globe, October 27.

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]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrific-murder-of-marina-calabro-with-jonathan-van-ness-0vG5pQ4B Holy shit guys, we had a CELEB in the house today! Well not like in the house, but on the zoom. THE ONE, THE ONLY..... JVN *sound the alarm* We talk all things Bravo, True Crime and Olympics related. We also tell JVN a gnarly story out of Quincy MA since he's from Quincy IL. It was a grand time, so please enjoy!


Go check out Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness anywhere you listen to podcasts and on Netflix!


Thank you so much to David White for research excellence


References

Cowperthwaite, Wheeler. 2022. "Quincy inheritance murder case on new Investigation Discovery show." Patriot Ledger, May 18.

Difazio, Joe. 2021. "Man who plotted to kill his Quincy great-aunt for inheritance has been granted parole." Patriot Ledger, December 31.

Ellement, John R. 2002. "DA: Woman, 84, Fought Killer." Boston Globe, October 29.

—. 2006. "Former Norton Man Admits Role in Slaying of Aunt." Boston Globe, June 10.

—. 2006. "Jury Hears Details of Bludgeoning ." Boston Globe, March 4.

—. 2006. "Man Gets Life Sentence in Killing." Boston Globe, March 17.

—. 2006. "Witness Tells of Grisly Murder." Boston Globe, March 10.

Leiner, Gabriel. 2006. "First trial set in Quincy murder." Patriot Ledger, February 16.

Linton, David. 2022. "Ex-Norton man granted parole for role in 2001 murder of his elderly great-aunt." Sun Chronicle, January 3.

Quimby, Beth. 2002. "Friendship and Betrayal: Moments of terror for informant who says best friend' recounted Quincy murder." Patriot Ledger, November 2.

Sack, Jessica Van. 2002. "Police Call Fatal 'Fall' a Killing; Kin Hed." Boston Globe, October 27.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> The Horrific Murder of Marina Calabro with Jonathan Van Ness Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:53 Holy shit guys, we had a CELEB in the house today! Well not like in the house, but on the zoom. THE ONE, THE ONLY..... JVN *sound the alarm* We talk all things Bravo, True Crime and Olympics related. We also tell JVN a gnarly story out of Quincy MA since he's from Quincy IL. It was a grand time, so please enjoy! Go check out Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness anywhere you listen to podcasts and on Netflix! Thank you so much to David White for research excellence References Cowperthwaite, Wheeler. 2022. "Quincy inheritance murder case on new Investigation Discovery show." Patriot Ledger, May 18. Difazio, Joe. 2021. "Man who plotted to kill his Quincy great-aunt for inheritance has been granted parole." Patriot Ledger, December 31. Ellement, John R. 2002. "DA: Woman, 84, Fought Killer." Boston Globe, October 29. —. 2006. "Former Norton Man Admits Role in Slaying of Aunt." Boston Globe, June 10. —. 2006. "Jury Hears Details of Bludgeoning ." Boston Globe, March 4. —. 2006. "Man Gets Life Sentence in Killing." Boston Globe, March 17. —. 2006. "Witness Tells of Grisly Murder." Boston Globe, March 10. Leiner, Gabriel. 2006. "First trial set in Quincy murder." Patriot Ledger, February 16. Linton, David. 2022. "Ex-Norton man granted parole for role in 2001 murder of his elderly great-aunt." Sun Chronicle, January 3. Quimby, Beth. 2002. "Friendship and Betrayal: Moments of terror for informant who says best friend' recounted Quincy murder." Patriot Ledger, November 2. Sack, Jessica Van. 2002. "Police Call Fatal 'Fall' a Killing; Kin Hed." Boston Globe, October 27. Holy shit guys, we had a CELEB in the house today! Well not like in the house, but on the zoom. THE ONE, THE ONLY..... JVN *sound the alarm* We talk all things Bravo, True Crime and Olympics related. We also tell JVN a gnarly story out of Quincy MA since he's from Quincy IL. It was a grand time, so please enjoy! Go check out Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness anywhere you listen to podcasts and on Netflix! Thank you so much to David White for research excellence References Cowperthwaite, Wheeler. 2022. "Quincy inheritance murder case on new Investigation Discovery show." Patriot Ledger, May 18. Difazio, Joe. 2021. "Man who plotted to kill his Quincy great-aunt for inheritance has been granted parole." Patriot Ledger, December 31. Ellement, John R. 2002. "DA: Woman, 84, Fought Killer." Boston Globe, October 29. —. 2006. "Former Norton Man Admits Role in Slaying of Aunt." Boston Globe, June 10. —. 2006. "Jury Hears Details of Bludgeoning ." Boston Globe, March 4. —. 2006. "Man Gets Life Sentence in Killing." Boston Globe, March 17. —. 2006. "Witness Tells of Grisly Murder." Boston Globe, March 10. Leiner, Gabriel. 2006. "First trial set in Quincy murder." Patriot Ledger, February 16. Linton, David. 2022. "Ex-Norton man granted parole for role in 2001 murder of his elderly great-aunt." Sun Chronicle, January 3. Quimby, Beth. 2002. "Friendship and Betrayal: Moments of terror for informant who says best friend' recounted Quincy murder." Patriot Ledger, November 2. Sack, Jessica Van. 2002. "Police Call Fatal 'Fall' a Killing; Kin Hed." Boston Globe, October 27. true crime, exhibit c true full 443 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/trMFAeLqyEHhHznGT6EJkioEHUUPV3xiEg0tEo0wrqY The Burger Chef Murders Part 2 Burger Chef part two is here y'all and it comes with a bittersweet....or really just bitter conclusion. When we last left you, the police had done LITERALLY zero work to secure the crime scene or really investigate at all. But someone would come forward with new information. This person shared details with the police that only one of the killers would know, and yet this case remains unsolved.

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]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-burger-chef-murders-part-2-aqo6G0uX Burger Chef part two is here y'all and it comes with a bittersweet....or really just bitter conclusion. When we last left you, the police had done LITERALLY zero work to secure the crime scene or really investigate at all. But someone would come forward with new information. This person shared details with the police that only one of the killers would know, and yet this case remains unsolved.

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]]> The Burger Chef Murders Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:05 Burger Chef part two is here y'all and it comes with a bittersweet....or really just bitter conclusion. When we last left you, the police had done LITERALLY zero work to secure the crime scene or really investigate at all. But someone would come forward with new information. This person shared details with the police that only one of the killers would know, and yet this case remains unsolved. Burger Chef part two is here y'all and it comes with a bittersweet....or really just bitter conclusion. When we last left you, the police had done LITERALLY zero work to secure the crime scene or really investigate at all. But someone would come forward with new information. This person shared details with the police that only one of the killers would know, and yet this case remains unsolved. true crime, exhibit c true full 442 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lFBZcyIhsi88lX3yxHhn6OMDPhJ8fxgO1hu7cmvghP4 The Burger Chef Murders Part 1 The Burger Chef murders case out of Indiana is one of the most notorious cases in true crime history. Jayne Fried, Ruth Shelton, Daniel Davis and Mark Flemmonds were all on shift the night of November 17th 1978 when something terrible happened. To this day no one exactly knows what happened that night. Was it a robbery gone wrong?


Research Assistance by Dave White.

References:

Bird, Paul, and Skip Hess. 1979. "Police under gag order in Burger Chef slayings." Indianapolis News , March 7: 1.

Corbin, Bryan. 2003. "Victim's parents say they can forgive." Daily Journal, June 28: 1.

Ellis, Mike. 1978. "Shootings frighten rural residents." Indianapolis News, November 20: 12.

Frederick, Diane. 1978. "Lights to 'happy face' turned off." Indiana News, November 21: 20.

Hess, Skip, and Rich Schneider. 1978. "4 shootings shock Speedway residents." Indianapolis News, November 20: 1, 12.

Indianapolis Star. 1978. "Press Group Assails Police Silence." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 6A.

—. 1978. "Stymied police probing murders of 4 at Burger Chef ask 'why?'." Indianapolis Star, December 10: 14.

—. 1978. "'They could have been anyone's children'." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 8.

Journal and Courier. 1978. "Police without leads in restaurant killings." Journal and Courier, November 26: B-2.

Judkins, Jane. 1978. "Young Speedway Murder Victims." Indianapolis News, November 20.

Luzadder, Dan. 1986. "Police have confession in Burger Chef murders." Indianapolis Star, November 14: 1.

Morrison, Patrick. 1978. "$10,000 reward offered in westside abduction of 4." Indianapolis Star, November 20: 1.

Morrison, Patrick, and James G. Newland. 1978. "Kidnap victims believed slain by more than one." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 1.

Morrison, Patrick, and James Newland. 1978. "4 Speedway kidnap victims found dead in wooded area." Indianapolis Star, November 20: 1.

Murphy, Shelly. 1979. "2 held in Milwaukee slayings." Boston Globe, April 27: 26.

Trusnik, Mac, and John Flora. 1978. "$25,000 reward offered in four kidnap-slayings." Indianapolis News, November 20: 3.

Trusnik, Mac, and Paul Bird. 1978. "4 held 24 hours before slayings." Indianapolis News, November 21: 1.

Walton, Richard. 1979. "Burger Chef murder suspects held." Indianapolis Star, April 28: 1.

—. 1978. "Police baffled by kidnapping." Indianapolis Star, November 19: 1.

Young, Julie. 2021. The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing.

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]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-burger-chef-murders-part-1-rpsjizq7 The Burger Chef murders case out of Indiana is one of the most notorious cases in true crime history. Jayne Fried, Ruth Shelton, Daniel Davis and Mark Flemmonds were all on shift the night of November 17th 1978 when something terrible happened. To this day no one exactly knows what happened that night. Was it a robbery gone wrong?


Research Assistance by Dave White.

References:

Bird, Paul, and Skip Hess. 1979. "Police under gag order in Burger Chef slayings." Indianapolis News , March 7: 1.

Corbin, Bryan. 2003. "Victim's parents say they can forgive." Daily Journal, June 28: 1.

Ellis, Mike. 1978. "Shootings frighten rural residents." Indianapolis News, November 20: 12.

Frederick, Diane. 1978. "Lights to 'happy face' turned off." Indiana News, November 21: 20.

Hess, Skip, and Rich Schneider. 1978. "4 shootings shock Speedway residents." Indianapolis News, November 20: 1, 12.

Indianapolis Star. 1978. "Press Group Assails Police Silence." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 6A.

—. 1978. "Stymied police probing murders of 4 at Burger Chef ask 'why?'." Indianapolis Star, December 10: 14.

—. 1978. "'They could have been anyone's children'." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 8.

Journal and Courier. 1978. "Police without leads in restaurant killings." Journal and Courier, November 26: B-2.

Judkins, Jane. 1978. "Young Speedway Murder Victims." Indianapolis News, November 20.

Luzadder, Dan. 1986. "Police have confession in Burger Chef murders." Indianapolis Star, November 14: 1.

Morrison, Patrick. 1978. "$10,000 reward offered in westside abduction of 4." Indianapolis Star, November 20: 1.

Morrison, Patrick, and James G. Newland. 1978. "Kidnap victims believed slain by more than one." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 1.

Morrison, Patrick, and James Newland. 1978. "4 Speedway kidnap victims found dead in wooded area." Indianapolis Star, November 20: 1.

Murphy, Shelly. 1979. "2 held in Milwaukee slayings." Boston Globe, April 27: 26.

Trusnik, Mac, and John Flora. 1978. "$25,000 reward offered in four kidnap-slayings." Indianapolis News, November 20: 3.

Trusnik, Mac, and Paul Bird. 1978. "4 held 24 hours before slayings." Indianapolis News, November 21: 1.

Walton, Richard. 1979. "Burger Chef murder suspects held." Indianapolis Star, April 28: 1.

—. 1978. "Police baffled by kidnapping." Indianapolis Star, November 19: 1.

Young, Julie. 2021. The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing.

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]]> The Burger Chef Murders Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:24 The Burger Chef murders case out of Indiana is one of the most notorious cases in true crime history. Jayne Fried, Ruth Shelton, Daniel Davis and Mark Flemmonds were all on shift the night of November 17th 1978 when something terrible happened. To this day no one exactly knows what happened that night. Was it a robbery gone wrong? Research Assistance by Dave White. References: Bird, Paul, and Skip Hess. 1979. "Police under gag order in Burger Chef slayings." Indianapolis News , March 7: 1. Corbin, Bryan. 2003. "Victim's parents say they can forgive." Daily Journal, June 28: 1. Ellis, Mike. 1978. "Shootings frighten rural residents." Indianapolis News, November 20: 12. Frederick, Diane. 1978. "Lights to 'happy face' turned off." Indiana News, November 21: 20. Hess, Skip, and Rich Schneider. 1978. "4 shootings shock Speedway residents." Indianapolis News, November 20: 1, 12. Indianapolis Star. 1978. "Press Group Assails Police Silence." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 6A. —. 1978. "Stymied police probing murders of 4 at Burger Chef ask 'why?'." Indianapolis Star, December 10: 14. —. 1978. "'They could have been anyone's children'." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 8. Journal and Courier. 1978. "Police without leads in restaurant killings." Journal and Courier, November 26: B-2. Judkins, Jane. 1978. "Young Speedway Murder Victims." Indianapolis News, November 20. Luzadder, Dan. 1986. "Police have confession in Burger Chef murders." Indianapolis Star, November 14: 1. Morrison, Patrick. 1978. "$10,000 reward offered in westside abduction of 4." Indianapolis Star, November 20: 1. Morrison, Patrick, and James G. Newland. 1978. "Kidnap victims believed slain by more than one." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 1. Morrison, Patrick, and James Newland. 1978. "4 Speedway kidnap victims found dead in wooded area." Indianapolis Star, November 20: 1. Murphy, Shelly. 1979. "2 held in Milwaukee slayings." Boston Globe, April 27: 26. Trusnik, Mac, and John Flora. 1978. "$25,000 reward offered in four kidnap-slayings." Indianapolis News, November 20: 3. Trusnik, Mac, and Paul Bird. 1978. "4 held 24 hours before slayings." Indianapolis News, November 21: 1. Walton, Richard. 1979. "Burger Chef murder suspects held." Indianapolis Star, April 28: 1. —. 1978. "Police baffled by kidnapping." Indianapolis Star, November 19: 1. Young, Julie. 2021. The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing. The Burger Chef murders case out of Indiana is one of the most notorious cases in true crime history. Jayne Fried, Ruth Shelton, Daniel Davis and Mark Flemmonds were all on shift the night of November 17th 1978 when something terrible happened. To this day no one exactly knows what happened that night. Was it a robbery gone wrong? Research Assistance by Dave White. References: Bird, Paul, and Skip Hess. 1979. "Police under gag order in Burger Chef slayings." Indianapolis News , March 7: 1. Corbin, Bryan. 2003. "Victim's parents say they can forgive." Daily Journal, June 28: 1. Ellis, Mike. 1978. "Shootings frighten rural residents." Indianapolis News, November 20: 12. Frederick, Diane. 1978. "Lights to 'happy face' turned off." Indiana News, November 21: 20. Hess, Skip, and Rich Schneider. 1978. "4 shootings shock Speedway residents." Indianapolis News, November 20: 1, 12. Indianapolis Star. 1978. "Press Group Assails Police Silence." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 6A. —. 1978. "Stymied police probing murders of 4 at Burger Chef ask 'why?'." Indianapolis Star, December 10: 14. —. 1978. "'They could have been anyone's children'." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 8. Journal and Courier. 1978. "Police without leads in restaurant killings." Journal and Courier, November 26: B-2. Judkins, Jane. 1978. "Young Speedway Murder Victims." Indianapolis News, November 20. Luzadder, Dan. 1986. "Police have confession in Burger Chef murders." Indianapolis Star, November 14: 1. Morrison, Patrick. 1978. "$10,000 reward offered in westside abduction of 4." Indianapolis Star, November 20: 1. Morrison, Patrick, and James G. Newland. 1978. "Kidnap victims believed slain by more than one." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 1. Morrison, Patrick, and James Newland. 1978. "4 Speedway kidnap victims found dead in wooded area." Indianapolis Star, November 20: 1. Murphy, Shelly. 1979. "2 held in Milwaukee slayings." Boston Globe, April 27: 26. Trusnik, Mac, and John Flora. 1978. "$25,000 reward offered in four kidnap-slayings." Indianapolis News, November 20: 3. Trusnik, Mac, and Paul Bird. 1978. "4 held 24 hours before slayings." Indianapolis News, November 21: 1. Walton, Richard. 1979. "Burger Chef murder suspects held." Indianapolis Star, April 28: 1. —. 1978. "Police baffled by kidnapping." Indianapolis Star, November 19: 1. Young, Julie. 2021. The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing. true crime, exhibit c true full 441 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QnQyGW1QEN4La3irDo0dk_zKTmPpF0zSQMzjKr3x08g Listener Tales 71 Listener Tales 71 is here and we think this is a pretty dope one! Make sure to keep your ear out for the special announcement at the top of the show, and then we dive into all things creepy, weird and macabre. On today's installment we feature stories about doppelgangers, a group of listeners who could have been featured on an episode of Dateline and the creepiest chloroform stealing lab partner. If you have a listener tale that you would like to send in please do so and direct it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-71-KnkLSvrL Listener Tales 71 is here and we think this is a pretty dope one! Make sure to keep your ear out for the special announcement at the top of the show, and then we dive into all things creepy, weird and macabre. On today's installment we feature stories about doppelgangers, a group of listeners who could have been featured on an episode of Dateline and the creepiest chloroform stealing lab partner. If you have a listener tale that you would like to send in please do so and direct it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 71 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:29 Listener Tales 71 is here and we think this is a pretty dope one! Make sure to keep your ear out for the special announcement at the top of the show, and then we dive into all things creepy, weird and macabre. On today's installment we feature stories about doppelgangers, a group of listeners who could have been featured on an episode of Dateline and the creepiest chloroform stealing lab partner. If you have a listener tale that you would like to send in please do so and direct it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) Listener Tales 71 is here and we think this is a pretty dope one! Make sure to keep your ear out for the special announcement at the top of the show, and then we dive into all things creepy, weird and macabre. On today's installment we feature stories about doppelgangers, a group of listeners who could have been featured on an episode of Dateline and the creepiest chloroform stealing lab partner. If you have a listener tale that you would like to send in please do so and direct it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 440 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1TozbaEnsqLKJ-ObAWSslEI6quv_TcGFGXlrPSCioko Kiss and Kill Murder When Betty Williams’ boyfriend, Mack Herring, broke up with her during their senior year of high school, her entire world felt like it was collapsing in on her. She had been struggling with depression and anxiety for some time, all of which seemed compounded by the problems of a society and culture that in 1961 seemed steadfastly unwilling to accept her for who she was. For Betty, death seemed the only way to free herself from the losing battle she had been fighting; however, despite her commitment to ending her life, Betty simply didn’t have what she described as “the fortitude necessary” to go through with it. Instead, she begged one last thing of the young man who had just broken her heart—she wanted him to pull the trigger for her.

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]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/kiss-and-kill-murder-Y8cN_RYR When Betty Williams’ boyfriend, Mack Herring, broke up with her during their senior year of high school, her entire world felt like it was collapsing in on her. She had been struggling with depression and anxiety for some time, all of which seemed compounded by the problems of a society and culture that in 1961 seemed steadfastly unwilling to accept her for who she was. For Betty, death seemed the only way to free herself from the losing battle she had been fighting; however, despite her commitment to ending her life, Betty simply didn’t have what she described as “the fortitude necessary” to go through with it. Instead, she begged one last thing of the young man who had just broken her heart—she wanted him to pull the trigger for her.

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]]> Kiss and Kill Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:27:33 When Betty Williams’ boyfriend, Mack Herring, broke up with her during their senior year of high school, her entire world felt like it was collapsing in on her. She had been struggling with depression and anxiety for some time, all of which seemed compounded by the problems of a society and culture that in 1961 seemed steadfastly unwilling to accept her for who she was. For Betty, death seemed the only way to free herself from the losing battle she had been fighting; however, despite her commitment to ending her life, Betty simply didn’t have what she described as “the fortitude necessary” to go through with it. Instead, she begged one last thing of the young man who had just broken her heart—she wanted him to pull the trigger for her. When Betty Williams’ boyfriend, Mack Herring, broke up with her during their senior year of high school, her entire world felt like it was collapsing in on her. She had been struggling with depression and anxiety for some time, all of which seemed compounded by the problems of a society and culture that in 1961 seemed steadfastly unwilling to accept her for who she was. For Betty, death seemed the only way to free herself from the losing battle she had been fighting; however, despite her commitment to ending her life, Betty simply didn’t have what she described as “the fortitude necessary” to go through with it. Instead, she begged one last thing of the young man who had just broken her heart—she wanted him to pull the trigger for her. true crime, exhibit c true full 439 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9jRiSIJ3Sla7xTBnOfhM9Auk0T-a4YOo7dYPTYJrYds The Tragic Murder of Roseann Quinn Roseann Quinn was a young, single school teacher working at St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf and pursuing a graduate degree that would help her advance her career. She was independent and had a bright future. Then on January 2, 1973, she was brutally murdered in her New York apartment by a man she met at a neighborhood bar. Her death would become a talking point for those against the Woman’s Liberation Movement—citing her "high risk" lifestyle as the catalyst for her own demise. Of course we know that the only one to blame here is the vicious killer himself, and Roseann Quinn was merely a symbol for his rage.


Associated Press. 1973. "Murdered teacher was dedicated to her work with deaf children." Reporter Dispatch, January 5: 2.

Churcher, Sharon. 1999. "Could Sex and the City lead to murder?" Mail on Sunday, February 14.

Ebert, Roger. 1977. Looking for Mr. Goodbar. January 1. Accessed February 8, 2023. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/looking-for-mr-goodbar-1977.

Fosburgh, Lacey. 1977. Closing Time: The True Story of the "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" Murder. New York, NY: Dellacorte Press.

—. 1973. "A man seen with teacher on slaying night is sought." New York Times, January 6: 16.

—. 1973. "Suspect seized in Indiana in teacher's slaying here." New York Times, January 10: 1.

Gelb, Arthur. 2003. City Room. New York, NY: Putnam.

Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "Teacher, 28, slain in her apartment on West 72d Street." New York Times, January 5: 1.

Knight, Michael. 1973. "Suspect in killing of a teacher on West Side hangs himself." New York Times, May 6.

McFadden, Robert. 1973. "Police issue a sketch of witness they hope will identify killer of teacher." New York Times, January 7: 39.

New York Times. 1973. "Insanity defense planned in killing of teacher here." New York Times, February 2: 14.

Weisman, Steven R. 1973. "Corrections board assails city aides on Tombs suicide." New York Times, July 22: 33.


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]]> Mon, 6 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-murder-of-roseann-quinn-SkpUIGGw Roseann Quinn was a young, single school teacher working at St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf and pursuing a graduate degree that would help her advance her career. She was independent and had a bright future. Then on January 2, 1973, she was brutally murdered in her New York apartment by a man she met at a neighborhood bar. Her death would become a talking point for those against the Woman’s Liberation Movement—citing her "high risk" lifestyle as the catalyst for her own demise. Of course we know that the only one to blame here is the vicious killer himself, and Roseann Quinn was merely a symbol for his rage.


Associated Press. 1973. "Murdered teacher was dedicated to her work with deaf children." Reporter Dispatch, January 5: 2.

Churcher, Sharon. 1999. "Could Sex and the City lead to murder?" Mail on Sunday, February 14.

Ebert, Roger. 1977. Looking for Mr. Goodbar. January 1. Accessed February 8, 2023. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/looking-for-mr-goodbar-1977.

Fosburgh, Lacey. 1977. Closing Time: The True Story of the "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" Murder. New York, NY: Dellacorte Press.

—. 1973. "A man seen with teacher on slaying night is sought." New York Times, January 6: 16.

—. 1973. "Suspect seized in Indiana in teacher's slaying here." New York Times, January 10: 1.

Gelb, Arthur. 2003. City Room. New York, NY: Putnam.

Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "Teacher, 28, slain in her apartment on West 72d Street." New York Times, January 5: 1.

Knight, Michael. 1973. "Suspect in killing of a teacher on West Side hangs himself." New York Times, May 6.

McFadden, Robert. 1973. "Police issue a sketch of witness they hope will identify killer of teacher." New York Times, January 7: 39.

New York Times. 1973. "Insanity defense planned in killing of teacher here." New York Times, February 2: 14.

Weisman, Steven R. 1973. "Corrections board assails city aides on Tombs suicide." New York Times, July 22: 33.


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]]> The Tragic Murder of Roseann Quinn Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:51 Roseann Quinn was a young, single school teacher working at St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf and pursuing a graduate degree that would help her advance her career. She was independent and had a bright future. Then on January 2, 1973, she was brutally murdered in her New York apartment by a man she met at a neighborhood bar. Her death would become a talking point for those against the Woman’s Liberation Movement—citing her "high risk" lifestyle as the catalyst for her own demise. Of course we know that the only one to blame here is the vicious killer himself, and Roseann Quinn was merely a symbol for his rage. Associated Press. 1973. "Murdered teacher was dedicated to her work with deaf children." Reporter Dispatch, January 5: 2. Churcher, Sharon. 1999. "Could Sex and the City lead to murder?" Mail on Sunday, February 14. Ebert, Roger. 1977. Looking for Mr. Goodbar. January 1. Accessed February 8, 2023. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/looking-for-mr-goodbar-1977. Fosburgh, Lacey. 1977. Closing Time: The True Story of the "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" Murder. New York, NY: Dellacorte Press. —. 1973. "A man seen with teacher on slaying night is sought." New York Times, January 6: 16. —. 1973. "Suspect seized in Indiana in teacher's slaying here." New York Times, January 10: 1. Gelb, Arthur. 2003. City Room. New York, NY: Putnam. Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "Teacher, 28, slain in her apartment on West 72d Street." New York Times, January 5: 1. Knight, Michael. 1973. "Suspect in killing of a teacher on West Side hangs himself." New York Times, May 6. McFadden, Robert. 1973. "Police issue a sketch of witness they hope will identify killer of teacher." New York Times, January 7: 39. New York Times. 1973. "Insanity defense planned in killing of teacher here." New York Times, February 2: 14. Weisman, Steven R. 1973. "Corrections board assails city aides on Tombs suicide." New York Times, July 22: 33. Roseann Quinn was a young, single school teacher working at St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf and pursuing a graduate degree that would help her advance her career. She was independent and had a bright future. Then on January 2, 1973, she was brutally murdered in her New York apartment by a man she met at a neighborhood bar. Her death would become a talking point for those against the Woman’s Liberation Movement—citing her "high risk" lifestyle as the catalyst for her own demise. Of course we know that the only one to blame here is the vicious killer himself, and Roseann Quinn was merely a symbol for his rage. Associated Press. 1973. "Murdered teacher was dedicated to her work with deaf children." Reporter Dispatch, January 5: 2. Churcher, Sharon. 1999. "Could Sex and the City lead to murder?" Mail on Sunday, February 14. Ebert, Roger. 1977. Looking for Mr. Goodbar. January 1. Accessed February 8, 2023. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/looking-for-mr-goodbar-1977. Fosburgh, Lacey. 1977. Closing Time: The True Story of the "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" Murder. New York, NY: Dellacorte Press. —. 1973. "A man seen with teacher on slaying night is sought." New York Times, January 6: 16. —. 1973. "Suspect seized in Indiana in teacher's slaying here." New York Times, January 10: 1. Gelb, Arthur. 2003. City Room. New York, NY: Putnam. Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "Teacher, 28, slain in her apartment on West 72d Street." New York Times, January 5: 1. Knight, Michael. 1973. "Suspect in killing of a teacher on West Side hangs himself." New York Times, May 6. McFadden, Robert. 1973. "Police issue a sketch of witness they hope will identify killer of teacher." New York Times, January 7: 39. New York Times. 1973. "Insanity defense planned in killing of teacher here." New York Times, February 2: 14. Weisman, Steven R. 1973. "Corrections board assails city aides on Tombs suicide." New York Times, July 22: 33. true crime, exhibit c true full 438 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/WpsIn_QCLY56X43fXkZY5hszqUAUdUeGGUWKWFM7cac Listener Tales 70 Listener Tales 70!!!! We've got a miraculous basset hound named Bonnie, randomly occurring blood splatter, a haunted theatre and SO much more! If you have a listener tale feel free to send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line

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]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-70-GYC3a8ns Listener Tales 70!!!! We've got a miraculous basset hound named Bonnie, randomly occurring blood splatter, a haunted theatre and SO much more! If you have a listener tale feel free to send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line

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]]> Listener Tales 70 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:22 Listener Tales 70!!!! We've got a miraculous basset hound named Bonnie, randomly occurring blood splatter, a haunted theatre and SO much more! If you have a listener tale feel free to send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line Listener Tales 70!!!! We've got a miraculous basset hound named Bonnie, randomly occurring blood splatter, a haunted theatre and SO much more! If you have a listener tale feel free to send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line true crime, exhibit c true full 437 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8pd3fsFKQdwdD3as2YYj4OJkh0glwrOJZr78ZCqSi-c Harvey Glatman "The Glamour Girl Slayer" Part 2 Part two of Harvey Glatman is here and it is wild! When we last left you Harvey had just murdered Ruth Mercado and was ready and absolutely set on the idea of abducting his next victim. He hit up a modeling agency to find his next victim, but little did he know, he got much more than he bargained for. The next woman Harvey abducted and attempted to murder would be the one to end his entire reign of terror.

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]]> Wed, 1 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/harvey-glatman-the-glamour-girl-slayer-part-2-wArmyU6V Part two of Harvey Glatman is here and it is wild! When we last left you Harvey had just murdered Ruth Mercado and was ready and absolutely set on the idea of abducting his next victim. He hit up a modeling agency to find his next victim, but little did he know, he got much more than he bargained for. The next woman Harvey abducted and attempted to murder would be the one to end his entire reign of terror.

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]]> Harvey Glatman "The Glamour Girl Slayer" Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:30 Part two of Harvey Glatman is here and it is wild! When we last left you Harvey had just murdered Ruth Mercado and was ready and absolutely set on the idea of abducting his next victim. He hit up a modeling agency to find his next victim, but little did he know, he got much more than he bargained for. The next woman Harvey abducted and attempted to murder would be the one to end his entire reign of terror. Part two of Harvey Glatman is here and it is wild! When we last left you Harvey had just murdered Ruth Mercado and was ready and absolutely set on the idea of abducting his next victim. He hit up a modeling agency to find his next victim, but little did he know, he got much more than he bargained for. The next woman Harvey abducted and attempted to murder would be the one to end his entire reign of terror. true crime, exhibit c true full 436 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2hAFk9dKYWs1tmqip37LeIWuxVEHsX9inikHtJJc4tY Harvey Glatman "The Glamour Girl Slayer" Part 1 From the summer of 1957 to the summer of ’58, the City of Los Angeles was terrorized by a truly heinous beast who was murdering women and dumping their bodies in the LA desert. The killer, thirty-year-old Harvey Glatman known as The Glamour Girl Slayer had a dark past and a seriously terrifying modus operandi. If allowed to, he would have likely continued his reign of horror forever. Luckily, one woman put an end to it.


REFERENCES:

Newton, Michael. 1998. Rope: The Twister Life and Crimes of Harvey Glatman. New York, New York: Pocket Books.

People v. Glatman. 1959. 52 Cal. 2d 283 (Supreme Court of California, June 5).


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]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/harvey-glatman-the-glamour-girl-slayer-part-1-uoFX3MvX From the summer of 1957 to the summer of ’58, the City of Los Angeles was terrorized by a truly heinous beast who was murdering women and dumping their bodies in the LA desert. The killer, thirty-year-old Harvey Glatman known as The Glamour Girl Slayer had a dark past and a seriously terrifying modus operandi. If allowed to, he would have likely continued his reign of horror forever. Luckily, one woman put an end to it.


REFERENCES:

Newton, Michael. 1998. Rope: The Twister Life and Crimes of Harvey Glatman. New York, New York: Pocket Books.

People v. Glatman. 1959. 52 Cal. 2d 283 (Supreme Court of California, June 5).


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]]> Harvey Glatman "The Glamour Girl Slayer" Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:42:51 From the summer of 1957 to the summer of ’58, the City of Los Angeles was terrorized by a truly heinous beast who was murdering women and dumping their bodies in the LA desert. The killer, thirty-year-old Harvey Glatman known as The Glamour Girl Slayer had a dark past and a seriously terrifying modus operandi. If allowed to, he would have likely continued his reign of horror forever. Luckily, one woman put an end to it. REFERENCES: Newton, Michael. 1998. Rope: The Twister Life and Crimes of Harvey Glatman. New York, New York: Pocket Books. People v. Glatman. 1959. 52 Cal. 2d 283 (Supreme Court of California, June 5). From the summer of 1957 to the summer of ’58, the City of Los Angeles was terrorized by a truly heinous beast who was murdering women and dumping their bodies in the LA desert. The killer, thirty-year-old Harvey Glatman known as The Glamour Girl Slayer had a dark past and a seriously terrifying modus operandi. If allowed to, he would have likely continued his reign of horror forever. Luckily, one woman put an end to it. REFERENCES: Newton, Michael. 1998. Rope: The Twister Life and Crimes of Harvey Glatman. New York, New York: Pocket Books. People v. Glatman. 1959. 52 Cal. 2d 283 (Supreme Court of California, June 5). true crime, exhibit c true full 435 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/usj1f_BqCPVnYvXPDYfEyaXsCKXMEGRxynipJ-ZSaUQ Listener Tales 69 It's a totally unhinged episode of listener tales today! Alaina got to hang out with two of her favorite humans on this planet, Sheena Melwani and TRID.Today we talk about afterlife hair care, disney (again) and some seriously terrifying hospitals. Join us for a fun and spooky palette cleanser before we destroy you with some truly horrifying cases in the coming weeks!

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]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-69-LmJb0W4T It's a totally unhinged episode of listener tales today! Alaina got to hang out with two of her favorite humans on this planet, Sheena Melwani and TRID.Today we talk about afterlife hair care, disney (again) and some seriously terrifying hospitals. Join us for a fun and spooky palette cleanser before we destroy you with some truly horrifying cases in the coming weeks!

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]]> Listener Tales 69 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:37:29 It's a totally unhinged episode of listener tales today! Alaina got to hang out with two of her favorite humans on this planet, Sheena Melwani and TRID.Today we talk about afterlife hair care, disney (again) and some seriously terrifying hospitals. Join us for a fun and spooky palette cleanser before we destroy you with some truly horrifying cases in the coming weeks! For our listener Gemma who wrote one of these fascinating and beautiful tales, please consider donating to help fund research and a future cure for Cystic Fibrosis. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: https://www.cff.org/donate Cystic Fibrosis Australia: https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/donate It's a totally unhinged episode of listener tales today! Alaina got to hang out with two of her favorite humans on this planet, Sheena Melwani and TRID.Today we talk about afterlife hair care, disney (again) and some seriously terrifying hospitals. Join us for a fun and spooky palette cleanser before we destroy you with some truly horrifying cases in the coming weeks! For our listener Gemma who wrote one of these fascinating and beautiful tales, please consider donating to help fund research and a future cure for Cystic Fibrosis. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: https://www.cff.org/donate Cystic Fibrosis Australia: https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/donate true crime, exhibit c true full 434 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pnnh91aKdM82xEzrjw5eSUKmGet_bim2VZ5QiwUSUqQ Candy Mossler Candy Mossler was a wild woman. She'd always dreamed of a bold and glamorous life outside of the small town she came from. Little did she know she would spend a good portion of her adult life and afterlife in that spotlight- just for all the wrong reasons. After Candy discovered her husband murdered in their vacation home she and her nephew Melvin would find themselves on trial for his murder, and worse, their relationship as nephew and aunt would be revealed as much much more.


REFERENCES:

Associated Press. 1957. "New life open for youngsters after tragedy." Odessa American, February 5: 12.

—. 1964. "Mossler slaying probe goes deeper." Tampa Bay Times, July 10: 20.

Boston Globe. 1966. "State claims Candy is 'most guilty' in Mossler slaying." Boston Globe, March 2: 44.

Davis, Miller. 1964. "Millionaire banker slain on Key Biscayne." Miami News, June 30: 1.

Hollandsworth, Skip. 2021. "The Notorious Mrs. Mossler." Texas Monthly, December.

Jones, Victor O. 1966. "Is nation bored with Candy Mossler murder trial?" Boston Globe, February 18.

Miller, Gene. 1966. "Mossler witness tells of intimacy." Miami Herald, February 10: 1.

New York Times. 1964. "Banker in Miami stabbed to death." New York Times, July 1: 70.

Smith, Ron. 2021. No One is Perfect: The True Story Of Candace Mossler And America's Strangest Murder Trial. Houston, TX: Independent.

United Press International. 1976. "Candace Mossler Garrison dies, was tried in murder of husband." New York Times, October 27: 42.

—. 1964. "Letters tie widow, Powers." Orlando Evening Star, July 8: 38.

—. 1964. "Police hunt clues in banker's death." Orlando Evening Star, July 1: 3.



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]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/candy-mossler-rXf86SmK Candy Mossler was a wild woman. She'd always dreamed of a bold and glamorous life outside of the small town she came from. Little did she know she would spend a good portion of her adult life and afterlife in that spotlight- just for all the wrong reasons. After Candy discovered her husband murdered in their vacation home she and her nephew Melvin would find themselves on trial for his murder, and worse, their relationship as nephew and aunt would be revealed as much much more.


REFERENCES:

Associated Press. 1957. "New life open for youngsters after tragedy." Odessa American, February 5: 12.

—. 1964. "Mossler slaying probe goes deeper." Tampa Bay Times, July 10: 20.

Boston Globe. 1966. "State claims Candy is 'most guilty' in Mossler slaying." Boston Globe, March 2: 44.

Davis, Miller. 1964. "Millionaire banker slain on Key Biscayne." Miami News, June 30: 1.

Hollandsworth, Skip. 2021. "The Notorious Mrs. Mossler." Texas Monthly, December.

Jones, Victor O. 1966. "Is nation bored with Candy Mossler murder trial?" Boston Globe, February 18.

Miller, Gene. 1966. "Mossler witness tells of intimacy." Miami Herald, February 10: 1.

New York Times. 1964. "Banker in Miami stabbed to death." New York Times, July 1: 70.

Smith, Ron. 2021. No One is Perfect: The True Story Of Candace Mossler And America's Strangest Murder Trial. Houston, TX: Independent.

United Press International. 1976. "Candace Mossler Garrison dies, was tried in murder of husband." New York Times, October 27: 42.

—. 1964. "Letters tie widow, Powers." Orlando Evening Star, July 8: 38.

—. 1964. "Police hunt clues in banker's death." Orlando Evening Star, July 1: 3.



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]]> Candy Mossler Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:36:38 Candy Mossler was a wild woman. She'd always dreamed of a bold and glamorous life outside of the small town she came from. Little did she know she would spend a good portion of her adult life and afterlife in that spotlight- just for all the wrong reasons. After Candy discovered her husband murdered in their vacation home she and her nephew Melvin would find themselves on trial for his murder, and worse, their relationship as nephew and aunt would be revealed as much much more.  REFERENCES: Associated Press. 1957. "New life open for youngsters after tragedy." Odessa American, February 5: 12. —. 1964. "Mossler slaying probe goes deeper." Tampa Bay Times, July 10: 20. Boston Globe. 1966. "State claims Candy is 'most guilty' in Mossler slaying." Boston Globe, March 2: 44. Davis, Miller. 1964. "Millionaire banker slain on Key Biscayne." Miami News, June 30: 1. Hollandsworth, Skip. 2021. "The Notorious Mrs. Mossler." Texas Monthly, December. Jones, Victor O. 1966. "Is nation bored with Candy Mossler murder trial?" Boston Globe, February 18. Miller, Gene. 1966. "Mossler witness tells of intimacy." Miami Herald, February 10: 1. New York Times. 1964. "Banker in Miami stabbed to death." New York Times, July 1: 70. Smith, Ron. 2021. No One is Perfect: The True Story Of Candace Mossler And America's Strangest Murder Trial. Houston, TX: Independent. United Press International. 1976. "Candace Mossler Garrison dies, was tried in murder of husband." New York Times, October 27: 42. —. 1964. "Letters tie widow, Powers." Orlando Evening Star, July 8: 38. —. 1964. "Police hunt clues in banker's death." Orlando Evening Star, July 1: 3. Candy Mossler was a wild woman. She'd always dreamed of a bold and glamorous life outside of the small town she came from. Little did she know she would spend a good portion of her adult life and afterlife in that spotlight- just for all the wrong reasons. After Candy discovered her husband murdered in their vacation home she and her nephew Melvin would find themselves on trial for his murder, and worse, their relationship as nephew and aunt would be revealed as much much more.  REFERENCES: Associated Press. 1957. "New life open for youngsters after tragedy." Odessa American, February 5: 12. —. 1964. "Mossler slaying probe goes deeper." Tampa Bay Times, July 10: 20. Boston Globe. 1966. "State claims Candy is 'most guilty' in Mossler slaying." Boston Globe, March 2: 44. Davis, Miller. 1964. "Millionaire banker slain on Key Biscayne." Miami News, June 30: 1. Hollandsworth, Skip. 2021. "The Notorious Mrs. Mossler." Texas Monthly, December. Jones, Victor O. 1966. "Is nation bored with Candy Mossler murder trial?" Boston Globe, February 18. Miller, Gene. 1966. "Mossler witness tells of intimacy." Miami Herald, February 10: 1. New York Times. 1964. "Banker in Miami stabbed to death." New York Times, July 1: 70. Smith, Ron. 2021. No One is Perfect: The True Story Of Candace Mossler And America's Strangest Murder Trial. Houston, TX: Independent. United Press International. 1976. "Candace Mossler Garrison dies, was tried in murder of husband." New York Times, October 27: 42. —. 1964. "Letters tie widow, Powers." Orlando Evening Star, July 8: 38. —. 1964. "Police hunt clues in banker's death." Orlando Evening Star, July 1: 3. true crime, exhibit c true full 433 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ieIatjkFXNvpCml-t-1l_VtxkwAcR68qkA12hLVrtew Glasgow Ice Cream Wars I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM… over this true crime case known as the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars. We aren’t all watching the latest Food Network bake-off, unfortunately, this case has everything from assault to arson. It all happened back in early 80’s Glasgow. The streets were running rampant with Ice Cream Van drivers trying to overtake each other and steal the best route which ultimately led to the murder of almost an entire family.

References

Faux, Ronald. 1984. "Murder hunt after three die in house fire." The Times, April 17: 2.


Harris, Gillian. 1998. "Ice-cream killers back in jail after year of freedom." The Times, February 11: 3.


Mangan, Lucy. 2022. The Ice Cream Wars review – the gang crime that rocked Glasgow. November 23. Accessed January 17, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/23/the-ice-cream-wars-review-andrew-doyle-killers-1984-arson-attack-glasgow.


Newsroom, The. 2004. "Who did kill the Doyles?" The Scotsman, March 21.


Press Association. 2004. Glasgow 'ice cream war' conviction overruled. March 17. Accessed Janaury 17, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/mar/17/ukcrime.


Skelton, Douglas, and Lisa Brownlie. 1992. Frightener: The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars. Edinburgh: Mainstream .


The Times. 1984. "Former adict tells trial of 'big gun'." The Times, September 5: 3.


—. 1984. "Ice Cream trial jury told of gun attack." The Times, September 7: 3.


—. 1984. "Life for ice cream killers." The Times, October 11: 3.


—. 1984. "Men 'attacked van with axe handles'." The Times, September 06: 3.


—. 1984. "Multiple murder trial told of ice cream van attacks and injury to drivers." The Times, September 4: 3.


—. 1981. "Three jailed for part in ice cream war." The Times, December 23: 3.


Special thank you to David White for research assistance!





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]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/glasgow-ice-cream-wars-er4cBl6P I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM… over this true crime case known as the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars. We aren’t all watching the latest Food Network bake-off, unfortunately, this case has everything from assault to arson. It all happened back in early 80’s Glasgow. The streets were running rampant with Ice Cream Van drivers trying to overtake each other and steal the best route which ultimately led to the murder of almost an entire family.

References

Faux, Ronald. 1984. "Murder hunt after three die in house fire." The Times, April 17: 2.


Harris, Gillian. 1998. "Ice-cream killers back in jail after year of freedom." The Times, February 11: 3.


Mangan, Lucy. 2022. The Ice Cream Wars review – the gang crime that rocked Glasgow. November 23. Accessed January 17, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/23/the-ice-cream-wars-review-andrew-doyle-killers-1984-arson-attack-glasgow.


Newsroom, The. 2004. "Who did kill the Doyles?" The Scotsman, March 21.


Press Association. 2004. Glasgow 'ice cream war' conviction overruled. March 17. Accessed Janaury 17, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/mar/17/ukcrime.


Skelton, Douglas, and Lisa Brownlie. 1992. Frightener: The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars. Edinburgh: Mainstream .


The Times. 1984. "Former adict tells trial of 'big gun'." The Times, September 5: 3.


—. 1984. "Ice Cream trial jury told of gun attack." The Times, September 7: 3.


—. 1984. "Life for ice cream killers." The Times, October 11: 3.


—. 1984. "Men 'attacked van with axe handles'." The Times, September 06: 3.


—. 1984. "Multiple murder trial told of ice cream van attacks and injury to drivers." The Times, September 4: 3.


—. 1981. "Three jailed for part in ice cream war." The Times, December 23: 3.


Special thank you to David White for research assistance!





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]]> Glasgow Ice Cream Wars Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:31:36 I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM… over this true crime case known as the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars. We aren’t all watching the latest Food Network bake-off, unfortunately, this case has everything from assault to arson. It all happened back in early 80’s Glasgow. The streets were running rampant with Ice Cream Van drivers trying to overtake each other and steal the best route which ultimately led to the murder of almost an entire family. References Faux, Ronald. 1984. "Murder hunt after three die in house fire." The Times, April 17: 2. Harris, Gillian. 1998. "Ice-cream killers back in jail after year of freedom." The Times, February 11: 3. Mangan, Lucy. 2022. The Ice Cream Wars review – the gang crime that rocked Glasgow. November 23. Accessed January 17, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/23/the-ice-cream-wars-review-andrew-doyle-killers-1984-arson-attack-glasgow. Newsroom, The. 2004. "Who did kill the Doyles?" The Scotsman, March 21. Press Association. 2004. Glasgow 'ice cream war' conviction overruled. March 17. Accessed Janaury 17, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/mar/17/ukcrime. Skelton, Douglas, and Lisa Brownlie. 1992. Frightener: The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars. Edinburgh: Mainstream . The Times. 1984. "Former adict tells trial of 'big gun'." The Times, September 5: 3. —. 1984. "Ice Cream trial jury told of gun attack." The Times, September 7: 3. —. 1984. "Life for ice cream killers." The Times, October 11: 3. —. 1984. "Men 'attacked van with axe handles'." The Times, September 06: 3. —. 1984. "Multiple murder trial told of ice cream van attacks and injury to drivers." The Times, September 4: 3. —. 1981. "Three jailed for part in ice cream war." The Times, December 23: 3. Special thank you to David White for research assistance! I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM… over this true crime case known as the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars. We aren’t all watching the latest Food Network bake-off, unfortunately, this case has everything from assault to arson. It all happened back in early 80’s Glasgow. The streets were running rampant with Ice Cream Van drivers trying to overtake each other and steal the best route which ultimately led to the murder of almost an entire family. References Faux, Ronald. 1984. "Murder hunt after three die in house fire." The Times, April 17: 2. Harris, Gillian. 1998. "Ice-cream killers back in jail after year of freedom." The Times, February 11: 3. Mangan, Lucy. 2022. The Ice Cream Wars review – the gang crime that rocked Glasgow. November 23. Accessed January 17, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/23/the-ice-cream-wars-review-andrew-doyle-killers-1984-arson-attack-glasgow. Newsroom, The. 2004. "Who did kill the Doyles?" The Scotsman, March 21. Press Association. 2004. Glasgow 'ice cream war' conviction overruled. March 17. Accessed Janaury 17, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/mar/17/ukcrime. Skelton, Douglas, and Lisa Brownlie. 1992. Frightener: The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars. Edinburgh: Mainstream . The Times. 1984. "Former adict tells trial of 'big gun'." The Times, September 5: 3. —. 1984. "Ice Cream trial jury told of gun attack." The Times, September 7: 3. —. 1984. "Life for ice cream killers." The Times, October 11: 3. —. 1984. "Men 'attacked van with axe handles'." The Times, September 06: 3. —. 1984. "Multiple murder trial told of ice cream van attacks and injury to drivers." The Times, September 4: 3. —. 1981. "Three jailed for part in ice cream war." The Times, December 23: 3. Special thank you to David White for research assistance! true crime, exhibit c true full 432 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Yo23pakKAvbiJxiRBSFAj-l8uELYdDUBW6witqex16c Cryptids with Caleb! Today we are doing a battle of the cryptids with Caleb of Scream! Ash is out today and Alaina's sick voice couldn't handle a full case, so Caleb swept in on a white stallion and brought us the tale of the Loveland Frogmen. Alaina shares the legend of the Pope Lick Monster along with the tragic and deadly history of the railroad trestle that he haunts. It's some tragedy mixed with some very whimsical frog/humans. Just what the doctor ordered.

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]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/cryptids-with-caleb-c7tPTNLi Today we are doing a battle of the cryptids with Caleb of Scream! Ash is out today and Alaina's sick voice couldn't handle a full case, so Caleb swept in on a white stallion and brought us the tale of the Loveland Frogmen. Alaina shares the legend of the Pope Lick Monster along with the tragic and deadly history of the railroad trestle that he haunts. It's some tragedy mixed with some very whimsical frog/humans. Just what the doctor ordered.

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]]> Cryptids with Caleb! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:40 Today we are doing a battle of the cryptids with Caleb of Scream! Ash is out today and Alaina's sick voice couldn't handle a full case, so Caleb swept in on a white stallion and brought us the tale of the Loveland Frogmen. Alaina shares the legend of the Pope Lick Monster along with the tragic and deadly history of the railroad trestle that he haunts. It's some tragedy mixed with some very whimsical frog/humans. Just what the doctor ordered. Today we are doing a battle of the cryptids with Caleb of Scream! Ash is out today and Alaina's sick voice couldn't handle a full case, so Caleb swept in on a white stallion and brought us the tale of the Loveland Frogmen. Alaina shares the legend of the Pope Lick Monster along with the tragic and deadly history of the railroad trestle that he haunts. It's some tragedy mixed with some very whimsical frog/humans. Just what the doctor ordered. true crime, exhibit c true full 431 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ag2Y6f8y1vn9ErexlgnDaE5EFYmAGAKsvEfRwEw92c8 The Mysterious Disappearance of Theodosia Burr Alston On December 31, 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston, daughter of former vice-president and very notorious founding father Aaron Burr (Aaron Burr, sir!), boarded a modest ship named Patriot bound for New York to spend some quality time with her father who was “freshly out of exile”. Once the ship had left port in South Carolina, no would ever see Theodosia or Patriot again. What happened to Theodosia? Pirates? A tragic shipwreck?



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]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-theodosia-burr-alston-DpnSESvK On December 31, 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston, daughter of former vice-president and very notorious founding father Aaron Burr (Aaron Burr, sir!), boarded a modest ship named Patriot bound for New York to spend some quality time with her father who was “freshly out of exile”. Once the ship had left port in South Carolina, no would ever see Theodosia or Patriot again. What happened to Theodosia? Pirates? A tragic shipwreck?



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]]> The Mysterious Disappearance of Theodosia Burr Alston Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:18 On December 31, 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston, daughter of former vice-president and very notorious founding father Aaron Burr (Aaron Burr, sir!), boarded a modest ship named Patriot bound for New York to spend some quality time with her father who was “freshly out of exile”. Once the ship had left port in South Carolina, no would ever see Theodosia or Patriot again. What happened to Theodosia? Pirates? A tragic shipwreck? On December 31, 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston, daughter of former vice-president and very notorious founding father Aaron Burr (Aaron Burr, sir!), boarded a modest ship named Patriot bound for New York to spend some quality time with her father who was “freshly out of exile”. Once the ship had left port in South Carolina, no would ever see Theodosia or Patriot again. What happened to Theodosia? Pirates? A tragic shipwreck? true crime, exhibit c true full 430 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/J8DXTiuGY7KQ1avIwtsMrZPg1xvtBEgLE83HK5y7CkM Listener Tales 68 It's Listener Tales 68!!!!


We didn't theme this one, but as you all know sometimes they just theme themselves. It's a wild bunch of tales including one of our listeners being kidnapped from a Disney cruise, multiple haunted tales from one listener which ends on a heartwarming note, and Abe Lincoln haunting a shed. No, seriously, it was him! These are brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you so if you have a listener tale please go ahead and send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-68-pSH8T8cp It's Listener Tales 68!!!!


We didn't theme this one, but as you all know sometimes they just theme themselves. It's a wild bunch of tales including one of our listeners being kidnapped from a Disney cruise, multiple haunted tales from one listener which ends on a heartwarming note, and Abe Lincoln haunting a shed. No, seriously, it was him! These are brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you so if you have a listener tale please go ahead and send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Listener Tales 68 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:57 It's Listener Tales 68!!!!  We didn't theme this one, but as you all know sometimes they just theme themselves. It's a wild bunch of tales including one of our listeners being kidnapped from a Disney cruise, multiple haunted tales from one listener which ends on a heartwarming note, and Abe Lincoln haunting a shed. No, seriously, it was him! These are brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you so if you have a listener tale please go ahead and send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) It's Listener Tales 68!!!!  We didn't theme this one, but as you all know sometimes they just theme themselves. It's a wild bunch of tales including one of our listeners being kidnapped from a Disney cruise, multiple haunted tales from one listener which ends on a heartwarming note, and Abe Lincoln haunting a shed. No, seriously, it was him! These are brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you so if you have a listener tale please go ahead and send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 429 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/SagPGSxKJGOoj5uMlzP71i76eEp8WaOtOcj68R7rmtg The Survival Tale of Vicky Cilliers On April 4, 2015, thirty-nine-year-old Victoria “Vicky” Cilliers leaped from an airplane flying 4,000 feet above the ground. Vicky was an expert parachutist, so the dive on that Easter Sunday should have been no different—but this one was… For some reason, her chute failed to open, and she plummeted three-quarters of a mile to the ground.... BUT SHE SURVIVED THE FALL! The question remaining? Who had tampered with Vicky's chute?

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Battered Women's Justice Project. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and needs resources, please go to bwjp.org

References

Bell, Bethan. 2018. Parachute plot: The ex-girlfriend who walked away. May 25. Accessed January 10, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-44226692.

—. 2018. Sex, lies and payday loans: The parachute murder plot. June 15. Accessed January 10, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-44209421.

Brown, David. 2016. "Soldier Charged Over Wife's Parachute Fall." The Times, September 14.

Bynorth, John. 2017. "Trial Told Army Sergeant Tried to Kill Wife By Removing." The Herald, October 4.

Cilliers, Victoria. 2020. I Survived: I Married a Charming Man, Then He Tried to Kill Me. London, UK: Pan Macmilan.

Farmer, Ben. 2015. "Soldier Held for Attempted Murder after Wife's Parachute Fails." Daily Telegraph, May 11.

Gazette & Herald . 2017. "Wife Who Survived Murder Attempt is Top Parachutist, Court Hears." Gazette & Herald, October 6.

Gazette & Herald. 2017. "Paris Rowing Trip for Army Sergeant Awaiting Attempted Murder Trial." Gazette & Herald, January 12.

Humphries, Will. 2018. "Life in Jail for Sergeant Who Sabotaged Wife's Parachute." The Times, June 16.

—. 2017. "Sergeant's 'Parachute Plot to Kill Wife'." The Times, November 5.

—. 2017. "Wife Was 'Out for Blood' after She Survived Parachute Fall." The Times, October 26.

Kleeman, Jenny. 2018. "He Has Traits of a Psychopath: the Inside Story of the Parachute Murder Plot." The Guardian, July 14.

Morris, Steven. 2018. "'Shocking Betrayal:" The Soldier, the Lover and the Sabotaged Parachute." The Guardin, May 24.

Myers, Russell. 2015. "Wife of man arrested for her attempted murder after her parachute failed to open." Daily Mirror, May 10.

O'Sullivan, Kyle. 2020. Emile Cilliers' final disgusting insult to wife Victoria after trying to murder her twice. August 10. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emile-cilliers-final-disgusting-insult-22486913.

Press Association. 2017. Jury in Emile Cilliers case defends itself after judge's bullying direction. November 23. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/23/jury-in-emile-cilliers-case-defends-itself-after-judges-bullying-direction.

Sewer, Patrick. 2018. "Wife Who Stood by Husband after He Tried to Kill Her Sees Him Jailed." Daily Telegraph, June 16.

Siddique, Haroon. 2017. Parachute trial jury fail to reach verdict forcing retrial of Emile Cilliers. November 23. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/23/jury-dismissed-in-trial-of-man-emile-cilliers-accused-of-tampering-with-wifes-parachute.



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]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-survival-tale-of-vicky-cilliers-Jjy25Dgr On April 4, 2015, thirty-nine-year-old Victoria “Vicky” Cilliers leaped from an airplane flying 4,000 feet above the ground. Vicky was an expert parachutist, so the dive on that Easter Sunday should have been no different—but this one was… For some reason, her chute failed to open, and she plummeted three-quarters of a mile to the ground.... BUT SHE SURVIVED THE FALL! The question remaining? Who had tampered with Vicky's chute?

Support: Check out the National Gender Based Violence Learning community: https://ngbvlc.org


Battered Women's Justice Project. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and needs resources, please go to bwjp.org

References

Bell, Bethan. 2018. Parachute plot: The ex-girlfriend who walked away. May 25. Accessed January 10, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-44226692.

—. 2018. Sex, lies and payday loans: The parachute murder plot. June 15. Accessed January 10, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-44209421.

Brown, David. 2016. "Soldier Charged Over Wife's Parachute Fall." The Times, September 14.

Bynorth, John. 2017. "Trial Told Army Sergeant Tried to Kill Wife By Removing." The Herald, October 4.

Cilliers, Victoria. 2020. I Survived: I Married a Charming Man, Then He Tried to Kill Me. London, UK: Pan Macmilan.

Farmer, Ben. 2015. "Soldier Held for Attempted Murder after Wife's Parachute Fails." Daily Telegraph, May 11.

Gazette & Herald . 2017. "Wife Who Survived Murder Attempt is Top Parachutist, Court Hears." Gazette & Herald, October 6.

Gazette & Herald. 2017. "Paris Rowing Trip for Army Sergeant Awaiting Attempted Murder Trial." Gazette & Herald, January 12.

Humphries, Will. 2018. "Life in Jail for Sergeant Who Sabotaged Wife's Parachute." The Times, June 16.

—. 2017. "Sergeant's 'Parachute Plot to Kill Wife'." The Times, November 5.

—. 2017. "Wife Was 'Out for Blood' after She Survived Parachute Fall." The Times, October 26.

Kleeman, Jenny. 2018. "He Has Traits of a Psychopath: the Inside Story of the Parachute Murder Plot." The Guardian, July 14.

Morris, Steven. 2018. "'Shocking Betrayal:" The Soldier, the Lover and the Sabotaged Parachute." The Guardin, May 24.

Myers, Russell. 2015. "Wife of man arrested for her attempted murder after her parachute failed to open." Daily Mirror, May 10.

O'Sullivan, Kyle. 2020. Emile Cilliers' final disgusting insult to wife Victoria after trying to murder her twice. August 10. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emile-cilliers-final-disgusting-insult-22486913.

Press Association. 2017. Jury in Emile Cilliers case defends itself after judge's bullying direction. November 23. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/23/jury-in-emile-cilliers-case-defends-itself-after-judges-bullying-direction.

Sewer, Patrick. 2018. "Wife Who Stood by Husband after He Tried to Kill Her Sees Him Jailed." Daily Telegraph, June 16.

Siddique, Haroon. 2017. Parachute trial jury fail to reach verdict forcing retrial of Emile Cilliers. November 23. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/23/jury-dismissed-in-trial-of-man-emile-cilliers-accused-of-tampering-with-wifes-parachute.



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]]> The Survival Tale of Vicky Cilliers Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:32:33 On April 4, 2015, thirty-nine-year-old Victoria “Vicky” Cilliers leaped from an airplane flying 4,000 feet above the ground. Vicky was an expert parachutist, so the dive on that Easter Sunday should have been no different—but this one was… For some reason, her chute failed to open, and she plummeted three-quarters of a mile to the ground.... BUT SHE SURVIVED THE FALL! The question remaining? Who had tampered with Vicky's chute? Support: Check out the National Gender Based Violence Learning community: https://ngbvlc.org  Battered Women's Justice Project. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and needs resources, please go to bwjp.org References Bell, Bethan. 2018. Parachute plot: The ex-girlfriend who walked away. May 25. Accessed January 10, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-44226692. —. 2018. Sex, lies and payday loans: The parachute murder plot. June 15. Accessed January 10, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-44209421. Brown, David. 2016. "Soldier Charged Over Wife's Parachute Fall." The Times, September 14. Bynorth, John. 2017. "Trial Told Army Sergeant Tried to Kill Wife By Removing." The Herald, October 4. Cilliers, Victoria. 2020. I Survived: I Married a Charming Man, Then He Tried to Kill Me. London, UK: Pan Macmilan. Farmer, Ben. 2015. "Soldier Held for Attempted Murder after Wife's Parachute Fails." Daily Telegraph, May 11. Gazette & Herald . 2017. "Wife Who Survived Murder Attempt is Top Parachutist, Court Hears." Gazette & Herald, October 6. Gazette & Herald. 2017. "Paris Rowing Trip for Army Sergeant Awaiting Attempted Murder Trial." Gazette & Herald, January 12. Humphries, Will. 2018. "Life in Jail for Sergeant Who Sabotaged Wife's Parachute." The Times, June 16. —. 2017. "Sergeant's 'Parachute Plot to Kill Wife'." The Times, November 5. —. 2017. "Wife Was 'Out for Blood' after She Survived Parachute Fall." The Times, October 26. Kleeman, Jenny. 2018. "He Has Traits of a Psychopath: the Inside Story of the Parachute Murder Plot." The Guardian, July 14. Morris, Steven. 2018. "'Shocking Betrayal:" The Soldier, the Lover and the Sabotaged Parachute." The Guardin, May 24. Myers, Russell. 2015. "Wife of man arrested for her attempted murder after her parachute failed to open." Daily Mirror, May 10. O'Sullivan, Kyle. 2020. Emile Cilliers' final disgusting insult to wife Victoria after trying to murder her twice. August 10. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emile-cilliers-final-disgusting-insult-22486913. Press Association. 2017. Jury in Emile Cilliers case defends itself after judge's bullying direction. November 23. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/23/jury-in-emile-cilliers-case-defends-itself-after-judges-bullying-direction. Sewer, Patrick. 2018. "Wife Who Stood by Husband after He Tried to Kill Her Sees Him Jailed." Daily Telegraph, June 16. Siddique, Haroon. 2017. Parachute trial jury fail to reach verdict forcing retrial of Emile Cilliers. November 23. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/23/jury-dismissed-in-trial-of-man-emile-cilliers-accused-of-tampering-with-wifes-parachute. On April 4, 2015, thirty-nine-year-old Victoria “Vicky” Cilliers leaped from an airplane flying 4,000 feet above the ground. Vicky was an expert parachutist, so the dive on that Easter Sunday should have been no different—but this one was… For some reason, her chute failed to open, and she plummeted three-quarters of a mile to the ground.... BUT SHE SURVIVED THE FALL! The question remaining? Who had tampered with Vicky's chute? Support: Check out the National Gender Based Violence Learning community: https://ngbvlc.org  Battered Women's Justice Project. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and needs resources, please go to bwjp.org References Bell, Bethan. 2018. Parachute plot: The ex-girlfriend who walked away. May 25. Accessed January 10, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-44226692. —. 2018. Sex, lies and payday loans: The parachute murder plot. June 15. Accessed January 10, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-44209421. Brown, David. 2016. "Soldier Charged Over Wife's Parachute Fall." The Times, September 14. Bynorth, John. 2017. "Trial Told Army Sergeant Tried to Kill Wife By Removing." The Herald, October 4. Cilliers, Victoria. 2020. I Survived: I Married a Charming Man, Then He Tried to Kill Me. London, UK: Pan Macmilan. Farmer, Ben. 2015. "Soldier Held for Attempted Murder after Wife's Parachute Fails." Daily Telegraph, May 11. Gazette & Herald . 2017. "Wife Who Survived Murder Attempt is Top Parachutist, Court Hears." Gazette & Herald, October 6. Gazette & Herald. 2017. "Paris Rowing Trip for Army Sergeant Awaiting Attempted Murder Trial." Gazette & Herald, January 12. Humphries, Will. 2018. "Life in Jail for Sergeant Who Sabotaged Wife's Parachute." The Times, June 16. —. 2017. "Sergeant's 'Parachute Plot to Kill Wife'." The Times, November 5. —. 2017. "Wife Was 'Out for Blood' after She Survived Parachute Fall." The Times, October 26. Kleeman, Jenny. 2018. "He Has Traits of a Psychopath: the Inside Story of the Parachute Murder Plot." The Guardian, July 14. Morris, Steven. 2018. "'Shocking Betrayal:" The Soldier, the Lover and the Sabotaged Parachute." The Guardin, May 24. Myers, Russell. 2015. "Wife of man arrested for her attempted murder after her parachute failed to open." Daily Mirror, May 10. O'Sullivan, Kyle. 2020. Emile Cilliers' final disgusting insult to wife Victoria after trying to murder her twice. August 10. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emile-cilliers-final-disgusting-insult-22486913. Press Association. 2017. Jury in Emile Cilliers case defends itself after judge's bullying direction. November 23. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/23/jury-in-emile-cilliers-case-defends-itself-after-judges-bullying-direction. Sewer, Patrick. 2018. "Wife Who Stood by Husband after He Tried to Kill Her Sees Him Jailed." Daily Telegraph, June 16. Siddique, Haroon. 2017. Parachute trial jury fail to reach verdict forcing retrial of Emile Cilliers. November 23. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/23/jury-dismissed-in-trial-of-man-emile-cilliers-accused-of-tampering-with-wifes-parachute. true crime, exhibit c true full 428 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/n5dVkZ1p7VDL65gHMJO4hIzlcN0ABRuaa1qDmSRKiiE The Brutal Hoia Baciu Forest Today we travel to Romania where everything is terrifying and awesome. Come on, it's the birthplace of Dracula (Vlad the Impaler) and it's got one of the scariest forests on this planet. The Hoia Baciu forest is a place where the trees bend like a rule, there is a dead zone in the center that might be a portal to hell, it may have been the location of one of the earliest doomed Romanian settlements and a truly macabre slaughter may have taken place there. Need more? Trust us, there is an endless slew of mystery and terror lurking in this place. The locals won't go in there after night falls, will you?

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-brutal-hoia-baciu-forest-0DQh4i8f Today we travel to Romania where everything is terrifying and awesome. Come on, it's the birthplace of Dracula (Vlad the Impaler) and it's got one of the scariest forests on this planet. The Hoia Baciu forest is a place where the trees bend like a rule, there is a dead zone in the center that might be a portal to hell, it may have been the location of one of the earliest doomed Romanian settlements and a truly macabre slaughter may have taken place there. Need more? Trust us, there is an endless slew of mystery and terror lurking in this place. The locals won't go in there after night falls, will you?

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> The Brutal Hoia Baciu Forest Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:06 Today we travel to Romania where everything is terrifying and awesome. Come on, it's the birthplace of Dracula (Vlad the Impaler) and it's got one of the scariest forests on this planet. The Hoia Baciu forest is a place where the trees bend like a rule, there is a dead zone in the center that might be a portal to hell, it may have been the location of one of the earliest doomed Romanian settlements and a truly macabre slaughter may have taken place there. Need more? Trust us, there is an endless slew of mystery and terror lurking in this place. The locals won't go in there after night falls, will you? Today we travel to Romania where everything is terrifying and awesome. Come on, it's the birthplace of Dracula (Vlad the Impaler) and it's got one of the scariest forests on this planet. The Hoia Baciu forest is a place where the trees bend like a rule, there is a dead zone in the center that might be a portal to hell, it may have been the location of one of the earliest doomed Romanian settlements and a truly macabre slaughter may have taken place there. Need more? Trust us, there is an endless slew of mystery and terror lurking in this place. The locals won't go in there after night falls, will you? true crime, exhibit c true full 427 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8OoWjWP-uo3ne9iVoBO88j_eWLHR93r0GAhpuKOZzXU Listener Tales 67 Listener tales 67 is brought to you; by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment has another fun theme because…IYKYK. Category is: Haunted College Tales and you guys served. We’ve got tales with guinea pig pictures attached, (it meant a lot to me, okay?) multiple haunted sorority homes and even a home invading back rubber?? Gross. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-67-3jrxuugt Listener tales 67 is brought to you; by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment has another fun theme because…IYKYK. Category is: Haunted College Tales and you guys served. We’ve got tales with guinea pig pictures attached, (it meant a lot to me, okay?) multiple haunted sorority homes and even a home invading back rubber?? Gross. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 67 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:35 Listener tales 67 is brought to you; by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment has another fun theme because…IYKYK. Category is: Haunted College Tales and you guys served. We’ve got tales with guinea pig pictures attached, (it meant a lot to me, okay?)  multiple haunted sorority homes and even a home invading back rubber?? Gross. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Listener tales 67 is brought to you; by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment has another fun theme because…IYKYK. Category is: Haunted College Tales and you guys served. We’ve got tales with guinea pig pictures attached, (it meant a lot to me, okay?)  multiple haunted sorority homes and even a home invading back rubber?? Gross. If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 426 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1kODlFoOpY7Dc8YAeoLTm-63ai7EWR4OQlWTzFshPzg The Clutter Family Murders In 1959 the state of Kansas was absolutely shocked to find that one of its most prominent and well-liked families, The Clutters, had been murdered. Richard Hickock and Perry Smith, two convicts that had recently been released from prison were the ones responsible. Both had been told by a fellow inmate while incarcerated that the Clutter family had a large amount of cash stashed in a safe on their property. The two broke into the family home and searched for the safe, they then woke up the family when they couldn't find it, tortured and murdered them one by one.


thank you to exquisite David White for research assistance



References

Capital Wire Service. 1959. "Two Itinerant Laborers Held for Murder Quiz." Topeka Daily Capital, November 20.

Capote, Truman. 1965. "In Cold Blood." The New Yorker, September 25.

Cowan, Carole. 2005. "Persons Unknown." New York Times, Jan 23: F6.

Garden City Telegram. 1965. "Last Words Attack Capital Punishment." Garden City Telegram, April 14: 1.

Gonsalves, Antone. 1984. "25 years later, 'In Cold Blood' murders still haunt." United Press International, November 11.

Greer, Bob. 1959. "Clutter Family Murders." Garden City Telegram, November 16: 1.

Hegeman, Roxana. 2009. "The Stains of In Cold Blood Still Fresh 50 Years Later." Guelph Mercury, November 10.

Hickock, Richard. 1960. "Spectre of Noose Haunts Prisoner." Topeka Daily Capital, March 25.

Kalbfleisch, Gay. 1959. "Empty Shell Cases, Fatal Shot Found." Topeka Daily Capital, November 19: 1.

Keglovitts, Sally J. 2004. "In Cold Blood Revisited: A Look Back at an American." Federal Probation: A Journal of Correctional Philosophy and Practice 68 (1).

Kull, Ron. 1960. "Crime Plans Listed." Topeka Daily Capital, 03 24: 1.

—. 1960. "'They'll Both Get the Rope'." Topeka State Journal, March 23: 1.

—. 1960. "'Wells Was to Get Cut,' Says Hickock." Topeka State Journal, March 26.

McAvoy, Gary. 2019. And Every Word is True. Bremerton, WA: Literati Editions.

New York Times. 1959. "Wealthy Farmer, 3 of Family Slain." New York Times, November 16: 39.

State Journal News Services. 1960. "Jury Tours Clutter Farm; Death Asked." Topeka State Journal, March 23.

State of Kansas vs. Hickock & Smith. 1961. 363 P.2d 541 (Supreme Court of Kansas, July 8).

Time Magazine. 1960. "Kansas: The Killers." Time Magazine, January 18.

Topeka State Journal. 1965. "Clutter Case Reporter Finds Relief in End of Long Story." Topeka State Journal, April 14: 1.

United Press International. 1959. "Fear, Grief Follow Murder Shock." Topeka Daily Capital, November 16: 1.


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-clutter-family-murders-xVD3wqdb In 1959 the state of Kansas was absolutely shocked to find that one of its most prominent and well-liked families, The Clutters, had been murdered. Richard Hickock and Perry Smith, two convicts that had recently been released from prison were the ones responsible. Both had been told by a fellow inmate while incarcerated that the Clutter family had a large amount of cash stashed in a safe on their property. The two broke into the family home and searched for the safe, they then woke up the family when they couldn't find it, tortured and murdered them one by one.


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References

Capital Wire Service. 1959. "Two Itinerant Laborers Held for Murder Quiz." Topeka Daily Capital, November 20.

Capote, Truman. 1965. "In Cold Blood." The New Yorker, September 25.

Cowan, Carole. 2005. "Persons Unknown." New York Times, Jan 23: F6.

Garden City Telegram. 1965. "Last Words Attack Capital Punishment." Garden City Telegram, April 14: 1.

Gonsalves, Antone. 1984. "25 years later, 'In Cold Blood' murders still haunt." United Press International, November 11.

Greer, Bob. 1959. "Clutter Family Murders." Garden City Telegram, November 16: 1.

Hegeman, Roxana. 2009. "The Stains of In Cold Blood Still Fresh 50 Years Later." Guelph Mercury, November 10.

Hickock, Richard. 1960. "Spectre of Noose Haunts Prisoner." Topeka Daily Capital, March 25.

Kalbfleisch, Gay. 1959. "Empty Shell Cases, Fatal Shot Found." Topeka Daily Capital, November 19: 1.

Keglovitts, Sally J. 2004. "In Cold Blood Revisited: A Look Back at an American." Federal Probation: A Journal of Correctional Philosophy and Practice 68 (1).

Kull, Ron. 1960. "Crime Plans Listed." Topeka Daily Capital, 03 24: 1.

—. 1960. "'They'll Both Get the Rope'." Topeka State Journal, March 23: 1.

—. 1960. "'Wells Was to Get Cut,' Says Hickock." Topeka State Journal, March 26.

McAvoy, Gary. 2019. And Every Word is True. Bremerton, WA: Literati Editions.

New York Times. 1959. "Wealthy Farmer, 3 of Family Slain." New York Times, November 16: 39.

State Journal News Services. 1960. "Jury Tours Clutter Farm; Death Asked." Topeka State Journal, March 23.

State of Kansas vs. Hickock & Smith. 1961. 363 P.2d 541 (Supreme Court of Kansas, July 8).

Time Magazine. 1960. "Kansas: The Killers." Time Magazine, January 18.

Topeka State Journal. 1965. "Clutter Case Reporter Finds Relief in End of Long Story." Topeka State Journal, April 14: 1.

United Press International. 1959. "Fear, Grief Follow Murder Shock." Topeka Daily Capital, November 16: 1.


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]]> The Clutter Family Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:26:09 In 1959 the state of Kansas was absolutely shocked to find that one of its most prominent and well-liked families, The Clutters, had been murdered. Richard Hickock and Perry Smith, two convicts that had recently been released from prison were the ones responsible. Both had been told by a fellow inmate while incarcerated that the Clutter family had a large amount of cash stashed in a safe on their property. The two broke into the family home and searched for the safe, they then woke up the family when they couldn't find it, tortured and murdered them one by one.  thank you to exquisite David White for research assistance  References Capital Wire Service. 1959. "Two Itinerant Laborers Held for Murder Quiz." Topeka Daily Capital, November 20. Capote, Truman. 1965. "In Cold Blood." The New Yorker, September 25. Cowan, Carole. 2005. "Persons Unknown." New York Times, Jan 23: F6. Garden City Telegram. 1965. "Last Words Attack Capital Punishment." Garden City Telegram, April 14: 1. Gonsalves, Antone. 1984. "25 years later, 'In Cold Blood' murders still haunt." United Press International, November 11. Greer, Bob. 1959. "Clutter Family Murders." Garden City Telegram, November 16: 1. Hegeman, Roxana. 2009. "The Stains of In Cold Blood Still Fresh 50 Years Later." Guelph Mercury, November 10. Hickock, Richard. 1960. "Spectre of Noose Haunts Prisoner." Topeka Daily Capital, March 25. Kalbfleisch, Gay. 1959. "Empty Shell Cases, Fatal Shot Found." Topeka Daily Capital, November 19: 1. Keglovitts, Sally J. 2004. "In Cold Blood Revisited: A Look Back at an American." Federal Probation: A Journal of Correctional Philosophy and Practice 68 (1). Kull, Ron. 1960. "Crime Plans Listed." Topeka Daily Capital, 03 24: 1. —. 1960. "'They'll Both Get the Rope'." Topeka State Journal, March 23: 1. —. 1960. "'Wells Was to Get Cut,' Says Hickock." Topeka State Journal, March 26. McAvoy, Gary. 2019. And Every Word is True. Bremerton, WA: Literati Editions. New York Times. 1959. "Wealthy Farmer, 3 of Family Slain." New York Times, November 16: 39. State Journal News Services. 1960. "Jury Tours Clutter Farm; Death Asked." Topeka State Journal, March 23. State of Kansas vs. Hickock & Smith. 1961. 363 P.2d 541 (Supreme Court of Kansas, July 8). Time Magazine. 1960. "Kansas: The Killers." Time Magazine, January 18. Topeka State Journal. 1965. "Clutter Case Reporter Finds Relief in End of Long Story." Topeka State Journal, April 14: 1. United Press International. 1959. "Fear, Grief Follow Murder Shock." Topeka Daily Capital, November 16: 1. In 1959 the state of Kansas was absolutely shocked to find that one of its most prominent and well-liked families, The Clutters, had been murdered. Richard Hickock and Perry Smith, two convicts that had recently been released from prison were the ones responsible. Both had been told by a fellow inmate while incarcerated that the Clutter family had a large amount of cash stashed in a safe on their property. The two broke into the family home and searched for the safe, they then woke up the family when they couldn't find it, tortured and murdered them one by one.  thank you to exquisite David White for research assistance  References Capital Wire Service. 1959. "Two Itinerant Laborers Held for Murder Quiz." Topeka Daily Capital, November 20. Capote, Truman. 1965. "In Cold Blood." The New Yorker, September 25. Cowan, Carole. 2005. "Persons Unknown." New York Times, Jan 23: F6. Garden City Telegram. 1965. "Last Words Attack Capital Punishment." Garden City Telegram, April 14: 1. Gonsalves, Antone. 1984. "25 years later, 'In Cold Blood' murders still haunt." United Press International, November 11. Greer, Bob. 1959. "Clutter Family Murders." Garden City Telegram, November 16: 1. Hegeman, Roxana. 2009. "The Stains of In Cold Blood Still Fresh 50 Years Later." Guelph Mercury, November 10. Hickock, Richard. 1960. "Spectre of Noose Haunts Prisoner." Topeka Daily Capital, March 25. Kalbfleisch, Gay. 1959. "Empty Shell Cases, Fatal Shot Found." Topeka Daily Capital, November 19: 1. Keglovitts, Sally J. 2004. "In Cold Blood Revisited: A Look Back at an American." Federal Probation: A Journal of Correctional Philosophy and Practice 68 (1). Kull, Ron. 1960. "Crime Plans Listed." Topeka Daily Capital, 03 24: 1. —. 1960. "'They'll Both Get the Rope'." Topeka State Journal, March 23: 1. —. 1960. "'Wells Was to Get Cut,' Says Hickock." Topeka State Journal, March 26. McAvoy, Gary. 2019. And Every Word is True. Bremerton, WA: Literati Editions. New York Times. 1959. "Wealthy Farmer, 3 of Family Slain." New York Times, November 16: 39. State Journal News Services. 1960. "Jury Tours Clutter Farm; Death Asked." Topeka State Journal, March 23. State of Kansas vs. Hickock & Smith. 1961. 363 P.2d 541 (Supreme Court of Kansas, July 8). Time Magazine. 1960. "Kansas: The Killers." Time Magazine, January 18. Topeka State Journal. 1965. "Clutter Case Reporter Finds Relief in End of Long Story." Topeka State Journal, April 14: 1. United Press International. 1959. "Fear, Grief Follow Murder Shock." Topeka Daily Capital, November 16: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 425 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/nghkTlIGEyQPP-UwiGggPl3UCiI7983JdEN6UuJcKF4 The Horrifying Crimes of Dellen Millard and Mark Smich Dellen Millard and Mark Smich are two of the world's biggest fuck boys, and unfortunately cold-blooded killers. Dellen, better known as "Dell", had everything in his life served to him on a silver platter and never bothered to finish much of anything. Mark Smich lived a life carrying out petty thefts and selling single cigarettes outside of a high school he no longer went to. The two of these assholes crossed paths due to some catastrophe in the stars and decided that they wanted to steal a truck. Their plan of doing so would lead to murder and an investigation that would uncover several other mysterious deaths.


Thank you to the vivacious David White for research assistance

References

Alamenciak, Tim. 2013. "Shocking Twist in Kidnap Mystery." Toronto Star, May 12.

BBC News. 2018. Dellen Millard killed father as he slept and inherited millions. September 24. Accessed January 4, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45632106.

Brocklehurst, Ann. 2016. Dark Ambition: The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard & Mark Smich. Toronto, ON: Viking.

Casey, Liam. 2019. "Serial killer Dellen Millard appeals conviction and sentence for father's murder." CBC News, January 22.

—. 2018. "Wayne Millard Was 'Very Happy' in the Weeks Before His Death, Trial Hears." Globe and Mail, June 18.

Clairmont, Susan. 2013. "Police Probe Millard Links to Other Cases." Guelph Mercury, May 18.

—. 2022. "Killers Could Get Earlier Parole Eligibility." The Spectator, November 26.

—. 2013. "Smich Cowers in Court Before Justice of Peace." The Spectator, May 24.

Crib Foreign, Robert, Liam Casey, and Jennifer Pagliaro. 2013. "Jailhouse Interview: Dellen Millard Says He Didn't Kill Tim." London Community News, December 2013.

Hayes, Molly. 2013. "Tim Bosma was a 'Hard-Working Country Boy'." Guelph Mercury, May 15.

—. 2013. "Search Extends to Waterloo Farm." The Spectator, May 14.

—. 2013. "Timothy Bosma Put His Pickup Truck Up for Sale on Two Different Website." The Spectator, May 9.

Leitner, Richard. 2013. "Bosma Suspect's 'Ambition' Tattoo Unique: Police." Flamborough Review, May 10.

London Community News. 2013. "Have You Seen Tim Bosma?" London Community News, May 8.

Magi, Kim. 2013. "Tim Bosma Search: Police Arrest Man in Mississauga." Mississauga News, May 11.

Metroland Media. 2013. "'I Am Broken Because Part of Me is Gone'." Brant News, May 15.

Peterborough Examiner. 2018. "Courtroom Erupts with Cheers after Millard, Smich Sentenced for Babcock Murder." Peterborough Examiner, February 26.


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]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrifying-crimes-of-dellen-millard-and-mark-smich-YbRPfDRg Dellen Millard and Mark Smich are two of the world's biggest fuck boys, and unfortunately cold-blooded killers. Dellen, better known as "Dell", had everything in his life served to him on a silver platter and never bothered to finish much of anything. Mark Smich lived a life carrying out petty thefts and selling single cigarettes outside of a high school he no longer went to. The two of these assholes crossed paths due to some catastrophe in the stars and decided that they wanted to steal a truck. Their plan of doing so would lead to murder and an investigation that would uncover several other mysterious deaths.


Thank you to the vivacious David White for research assistance

References

Alamenciak, Tim. 2013. "Shocking Twist in Kidnap Mystery." Toronto Star, May 12.

BBC News. 2018. Dellen Millard killed father as he slept and inherited millions. September 24. Accessed January 4, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45632106.

Brocklehurst, Ann. 2016. Dark Ambition: The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard & Mark Smich. Toronto, ON: Viking.

Casey, Liam. 2019. "Serial killer Dellen Millard appeals conviction and sentence for father's murder." CBC News, January 22.

—. 2018. "Wayne Millard Was 'Very Happy' in the Weeks Before His Death, Trial Hears." Globe and Mail, June 18.

Clairmont, Susan. 2013. "Police Probe Millard Links to Other Cases." Guelph Mercury, May 18.

—. 2022. "Killers Could Get Earlier Parole Eligibility." The Spectator, November 26.

—. 2013. "Smich Cowers in Court Before Justice of Peace." The Spectator, May 24.

Crib Foreign, Robert, Liam Casey, and Jennifer Pagliaro. 2013. "Jailhouse Interview: Dellen Millard Says He Didn't Kill Tim." London Community News, December 2013.

Hayes, Molly. 2013. "Tim Bosma was a 'Hard-Working Country Boy'." Guelph Mercury, May 15.

—. 2013. "Search Extends to Waterloo Farm." The Spectator, May 14.

—. 2013. "Timothy Bosma Put His Pickup Truck Up for Sale on Two Different Website." The Spectator, May 9.

Leitner, Richard. 2013. "Bosma Suspect's 'Ambition' Tattoo Unique: Police." Flamborough Review, May 10.

London Community News. 2013. "Have You Seen Tim Bosma?" London Community News, May 8.

Magi, Kim. 2013. "Tim Bosma Search: Police Arrest Man in Mississauga." Mississauga News, May 11.

Metroland Media. 2013. "'I Am Broken Because Part of Me is Gone'." Brant News, May 15.

Peterborough Examiner. 2018. "Courtroom Erupts with Cheers after Millard, Smich Sentenced for Babcock Murder." Peterborough Examiner, February 26.


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]]> The Horrifying Crimes of Dellen Millard and Mark Smich Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:23:35 Dellen Millard and Mark Smich are two of the world's biggest fuck boys, and unfortunately cold-blooded killers. Dellen, better known as "Dell", had everything in his life served to him on a silver platter and never bothered to finish much of anything. Mark Smich lived a life carrying out petty thefts and selling single cigarettes outside of a high school he no longer went to. The two of these assholes crossed paths due to some catastrophe in the stars and decided that they wanted to steal a truck. Their plan of doing so would lead to murder and an investigation that would uncover several other mysterious deaths. Thank you to the vivacious David White for research assistance References Alamenciak, Tim. 2013. "Shocking Twist in Kidnap Mystery." Toronto Star, May 12. BBC News. 2018. Dellen Millard killed father as he slept and inherited millions. September 24. Accessed January 4, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45632106. Brocklehurst, Ann. 2016. Dark Ambition: The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard & Mark Smich. Toronto, ON: Viking. Casey, Liam. 2019. "Serial killer Dellen Millard appeals conviction and sentence for father's murder." CBC News, January 22. —. 2018. "Wayne Millard Was 'Very Happy' in the Weeks Before His Death, Trial Hears." Globe and Mail, June 18. Clairmont, Susan. 2013. "Police Probe Millard Links to Other Cases." Guelph Mercury, May 18. —. 2022. "Killers Could Get Earlier Parole Eligibility." The Spectator, November 26. —. 2013. "Smich Cowers in Court Before Justice of Peace." The Spectator, May 24. Crib Foreign, Robert, Liam Casey, and Jennifer Pagliaro. 2013. "Jailhouse Interview: Dellen Millard Says He Didn't Kill Tim." London Community News, December 2013. Hayes, Molly. 2013. "Tim Bosma was a 'Hard-Working Country Boy'." Guelph Mercury, May 15. —. 2013. "Search Extends to Waterloo Farm." The Spectator, May 14. —. 2013. "Timothy Bosma Put His Pickup Truck Up for Sale on Two Different Website." The Spectator, May 9. Leitner, Richard. 2013. "Bosma Suspect's 'Ambition' Tattoo Unique: Police." Flamborough Review, May 10. London Community News. 2013. "Have You Seen Tim Bosma?" London Community News, May 8. Magi, Kim. 2013. "Tim Bosma Search: Police Arrest Man in Mississauga." Mississauga News, May 11. Metroland Media. 2013. "'I Am Broken Because Part of Me is Gone'." Brant News, May 15. Peterborough Examiner. 2018. "Courtroom Erupts with Cheers after Millard, Smich Sentenced for Babcock Murder." Peterborough Examiner, February 26. Dellen Millard and Mark Smich are two of the world's biggest fuck boys, and unfortunately cold-blooded killers. Dellen, better known as "Dell", had everything in his life served to him on a silver platter and never bothered to finish much of anything. Mark Smich lived a life carrying out petty thefts and selling single cigarettes outside of a high school he no longer went to. The two of these assholes crossed paths due to some catastrophe in the stars and decided that they wanted to steal a truck. Their plan of doing so would lead to murder and an investigation that would uncover several other mysterious deaths. Thank you to the vivacious David White for research assistance References Alamenciak, Tim. 2013. "Shocking Twist in Kidnap Mystery." Toronto Star, May 12. BBC News. 2018. Dellen Millard killed father as he slept and inherited millions. September 24. Accessed January 4, 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45632106. Brocklehurst, Ann. 2016. Dark Ambition: The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard & Mark Smich. Toronto, ON: Viking. Casey, Liam. 2019. "Serial killer Dellen Millard appeals conviction and sentence for father's murder." CBC News, January 22. —. 2018. "Wayne Millard Was 'Very Happy' in the Weeks Before His Death, Trial Hears." Globe and Mail, June 18. Clairmont, Susan. 2013. "Police Probe Millard Links to Other Cases." Guelph Mercury, May 18. —. 2022. "Killers Could Get Earlier Parole Eligibility." The Spectator, November 26. —. 2013. "Smich Cowers in Court Before Justice of Peace." The Spectator, May 24. Crib Foreign, Robert, Liam Casey, and Jennifer Pagliaro. 2013. "Jailhouse Interview: Dellen Millard Says He Didn't Kill Tim." London Community News, December 2013. Hayes, Molly. 2013. "Tim Bosma was a 'Hard-Working Country Boy'." Guelph Mercury, May 15. —. 2013. "Search Extends to Waterloo Farm." The Spectator, May 14. —. 2013. "Timothy Bosma Put His Pickup Truck Up for Sale on Two Different Website." The Spectator, May 9. Leitner, Richard. 2013. "Bosma Suspect's 'Ambition' Tattoo Unique: Police." Flamborough Review, May 10. London Community News. 2013. "Have You Seen Tim Bosma?" London Community News, May 8. Magi, Kim. 2013. "Tim Bosma Search: Police Arrest Man in Mississauga." Mississauga News, May 11. Metroland Media. 2013. "'I Am Broken Because Part of Me is Gone'." Brant News, May 15. Peterborough Examiner. 2018. "Courtroom Erupts with Cheers after Millard, Smich Sentenced for Babcock Murder." Peterborough Examiner, February 26. true crime, exhibit c true full 424 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/L1M-3fHhAUgOo8qXrkASo-dhLnV0WKdBrDXLhbOXTmE Listener Tales 66 Listener Tales 66!!! It's like route 66 but completely different. This installment of Listener Tales includes a tale about those hellacious 2016 killer clowns, a grandmother reincarnated into a little brother, a FUCKING wild tale of a flesh pedestrian making their presence known to several campers and so much more!! You guys are the cats meow and we are so obsessed with you!!! If you've got a listener tale please send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line.

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]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-66-CEc8Da8T Listener Tales 66!!! It's like route 66 but completely different. This installment of Listener Tales includes a tale about those hellacious 2016 killer clowns, a grandmother reincarnated into a little brother, a FUCKING wild tale of a flesh pedestrian making their presence known to several campers and so much more!! You guys are the cats meow and we are so obsessed with you!!! If you've got a listener tale please send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line.

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]]> Listener Tales 66 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:22:39 Listener Tales 66!!! It's like route 66 but completely different. This installment of Listener Tales includes a tale about those hellacious 2016 killer clowns, a grandmother reincarnated into a little brother, a FUCKING wild tale of a flesh pedestrian making their presence known to several campers and so much more!! You guys are the cats meow and we are so obsessed with you!!! If you've got a listener tale please send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line. Listener Tales 66!!! It's like route 66 but completely different. This installment of Listener Tales includes a tale about those hellacious 2016 killer clowns, a grandmother reincarnated into a little brother, a FUCKING wild tale of a flesh pedestrian making their presence known to several campers and so much more!! You guys are the cats meow and we are so obsessed with you!!! If you've got a listener tale please send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line. true crime, exhibit c true full 423 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LV8yMhSio5_UCsGfjvkzuUGFw9oX3jkNbddmZsgnBqY The Murders of Billy Payne & Billie Jean Hayworth The murders of Billy Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth were incredibly senseless. The case would end up being dubbed "The Facebook Murders" because of an ongoing feud between the victims and a woman named Jenelle Potter who had moved to their small town years earlier. Strangely enough, all three had been part of the same friend group at one time, but unreciprocated romantic feelings would tear the friend group apart. The case would involve catfishing, manipulation, Facebook.... and even the CIA.


Thank you to the astounding David White for research assistance


References

Diaz, Joseph, and Alexa Valiente. 2015. "How a Social Media Feud Led to the Murder of a Young Tennessee Couple." ABC News, October 9.

Ghianni, Tim. 2012. "Handguns Found at Home of 'Facebook' Murder Suspect." Fort McMurray Today, February 15.

Lee, Murry, Ashley Sharp, and Slater Teague. 2021. Daughter, mother convicted in ‘Facebook murders’ case asking for new trials. July 12. Accessed December 23, 2022. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/mother-daughter-convicted-in-facebook-murders-case-to-appear-in-court-tuesday/.

Schoals, Gayle. 2016. "Tricked Into Murder: Obsession, CIA Conspiracies and Shocking Killings." The Sun, September 4.

Sharp, Ashley. 2021. Attorneys respond to ‘guilty’ plea, reduced sentence of Barbara Potter in 2012 ‘Facebook Murders’. November 11. Accessed December 26, 2022. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/attorneys-respond-to-guilty-plea-reduced-sentence-of-barbara-potter-in-2012-facebook-murders/.

State of Tennessee v. Barbara Mae Potter. 2018. E2015-02262-CCA-R3-CD (Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee at Knoxville, September 26).

State of Tennessee v. Marvin E. Potter. 2016. E2015-00013-CCA-R3-CD (Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee at Knoxville, March 8).

Thompson, John. 2012. "Slaying Suspect's Daughter Interviewed ." Knoxville News Sentinel, February 10.


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]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murders-of-billy-payne-billie-jean-hayworth-f2KhkadA The murders of Billy Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth were incredibly senseless. The case would end up being dubbed "The Facebook Murders" because of an ongoing feud between the victims and a woman named Jenelle Potter who had moved to their small town years earlier. Strangely enough, all three had been part of the same friend group at one time, but unreciprocated romantic feelings would tear the friend group apart. The case would involve catfishing, manipulation, Facebook.... and even the CIA.


Thank you to the astounding David White for research assistance


References

Diaz, Joseph, and Alexa Valiente. 2015. "How a Social Media Feud Led to the Murder of a Young Tennessee Couple." ABC News, October 9.

Ghianni, Tim. 2012. "Handguns Found at Home of 'Facebook' Murder Suspect." Fort McMurray Today, February 15.

Lee, Murry, Ashley Sharp, and Slater Teague. 2021. Daughter, mother convicted in ‘Facebook murders’ case asking for new trials. July 12. Accessed December 23, 2022. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/mother-daughter-convicted-in-facebook-murders-case-to-appear-in-court-tuesday/.

Schoals, Gayle. 2016. "Tricked Into Murder: Obsession, CIA Conspiracies and Shocking Killings." The Sun, September 4.

Sharp, Ashley. 2021. Attorneys respond to ‘guilty’ plea, reduced sentence of Barbara Potter in 2012 ‘Facebook Murders’. November 11. Accessed December 26, 2022. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/attorneys-respond-to-guilty-plea-reduced-sentence-of-barbara-potter-in-2012-facebook-murders/.

State of Tennessee v. Barbara Mae Potter. 2018. E2015-02262-CCA-R3-CD (Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee at Knoxville, September 26).

State of Tennessee v. Marvin E. Potter. 2016. E2015-00013-CCA-R3-CD (Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee at Knoxville, March 8).

Thompson, John. 2012. "Slaying Suspect's Daughter Interviewed ." Knoxville News Sentinel, February 10.


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]]> The Murders of Billy Payne & Billie Jean Hayworth Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:33:32 The murders of Billy Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth were incredibly senseless. The case would end up being dubbed "The Facebook Murders" because of an ongoing feud between the victims and a woman named Jenelle Potter who had moved to their small town years earlier. Strangely enough, all three had been part of the same friend group at one time, but unreciprocated romantic feelings would tear the friend group apart. The case would involve catfishing, manipulation, Facebook.... and even the CIA. Thank you to the astounding David White for research assistance  References Diaz, Joseph, and Alexa Valiente. 2015. "How a Social Media Feud Led to the Murder of a Young Tennessee Couple." ABC News, October 9. Ghianni, Tim. 2012. "Handguns Found at Home of 'Facebook' Murder Suspect." Fort McMurray Today, February 15. Lee, Murry, Ashley Sharp, and Slater Teague. 2021. Daughter, mother convicted in ‘Facebook murders’ case asking for new trials. July 12. Accessed December 23, 2022. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/mother-daughter-convicted-in-facebook-murders-case-to-appear-in-court-tuesday/. Schoals, Gayle. 2016. "Tricked Into Murder: Obsession, CIA Conspiracies and Shocking Killings." The Sun, September 4. Sharp, Ashley. 2021. Attorneys respond to ‘guilty’ plea, reduced sentence of Barbara Potter in 2012 ‘Facebook Murders’. November 11. Accessed December 26, 2022. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/attorneys-respond-to-guilty-plea-reduced-sentence-of-barbara-potter-in-2012-facebook-murders/. State of Tennessee v. Barbara Mae Potter. 2018. E2015-02262-CCA-R3-CD (Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee at Knoxville, September 26). State of Tennessee v. Marvin E. Potter. 2016. E2015-00013-CCA-R3-CD (Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee at Knoxville, March 8). Thompson, John. 2012. "Slaying Suspect's Daughter Interviewed ." Knoxville News Sentinel, February 10. The murders of Billy Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth were incredibly senseless. The case would end up being dubbed "The Facebook Murders" because of an ongoing feud between the victims and a woman named Jenelle Potter who had moved to their small town years earlier. Strangely enough, all three had been part of the same friend group at one time, but unreciprocated romantic feelings would tear the friend group apart. The case would involve catfishing, manipulation, Facebook.... and even the CIA. Thank you to the astounding David White for research assistance  References Diaz, Joseph, and Alexa Valiente. 2015. "How a Social Media Feud Led to the Murder of a Young Tennessee Couple." ABC News, October 9. Ghianni, Tim. 2012. "Handguns Found at Home of 'Facebook' Murder Suspect." Fort McMurray Today, February 15. Lee, Murry, Ashley Sharp, and Slater Teague. 2021. Daughter, mother convicted in ‘Facebook murders’ case asking for new trials. July 12. Accessed December 23, 2022. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/mother-daughter-convicted-in-facebook-murders-case-to-appear-in-court-tuesday/. Schoals, Gayle. 2016. "Tricked Into Murder: Obsession, CIA Conspiracies and Shocking Killings." The Sun, September 4. Sharp, Ashley. 2021. Attorneys respond to ‘guilty’ plea, reduced sentence of Barbara Potter in 2012 ‘Facebook Murders’. November 11. Accessed December 26, 2022. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/attorneys-respond-to-guilty-plea-reduced-sentence-of-barbara-potter-in-2012-facebook-murders/. State of Tennessee v. Barbara Mae Potter. 2018. E2015-02262-CCA-R3-CD (Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee at Knoxville, September 26). State of Tennessee v. Marvin E. Potter. 2016. E2015-00013-CCA-R3-CD (Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee at Knoxville, March 8). Thompson, John. 2012. "Slaying Suspect's Daughter Interviewed ." Knoxville News Sentinel, February 10. true crime, exhibit c true full 422 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/urk5Gsmu_l-PYwVJShuuj_oubkstxFUDJ63nx1BvEzM The Torture & Murder of Cordell Richards On March 4th, 1999 the body of Cordell Richards was found in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The man had been absolutely brutalized. He was tied to a tree, beaten, burned, and had his throat cut. The medical examiner notices something strange though; he found maggots present at the scene but some of them had been charred. This meant that the man had likely been burned after his body had already begun decomposing. Why would the killer(s) come back after the fact? And better yet, who had done this to the 31 year old father of two?


Thank you to the lovely David White for research assistance!

References:

Associated Press. 1999. "Teens charged with veteran's death." Lakeland Ledger, March 19.

—. 2000. "Teen emotional as lawyer describes scene of slaying." Ocala Star-Banner, February 16.

—. 2000. "Video shows suspects returning cleaver." Ocala Star-Banner, March 18.

—. 2002. "Court reverses death sentence." Sarasota Herald Tribune, November 8: 7B.

—. 2000. "Girl, 17, convicted in killing." Sarasota Herald-Tribune, February 18: W6.

Gainsville Sun. 1999. "Accessory to murder charges are dropped." Gainsville Sun, September 23: 1.

—. 2000. "Son of minister gets death sentence." Gainsville Sun, May 17.

Hawkins, Erik. 2020. Florida Teen Trio Torture, Bludgeon And Immolate Man Chained To A Tree. February 27. Accessed December 6, 2022. https://www.oxygen.com/killer-couples/crime-news/kristel-maestas-ronald-bell-murder-cordell-richards-torture#:~:text=When%20Fort%20Walton%2C%20Florida%2C%20police,with%20his%20wrists%20also%20bound.

Kristel Rose Maestas v. State of Florida. 2021. 1D19-1767 (First District Court of Appeal, State of Florida, April 20).

2003. New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science. Directed by Bertrand Morin. Produced by New Dominion Pictures. Performed by New Dominion Pictures.

Ronald Lee Bell, Jr. v. State of Florida. 2002. SC00-1185 (Supreme Court of Florida, November 7).



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]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-torture-murder-of-cordell-richards-VP1RUVcC On March 4th, 1999 the body of Cordell Richards was found in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The man had been absolutely brutalized. He was tied to a tree, beaten, burned, and had his throat cut. The medical examiner notices something strange though; he found maggots present at the scene but some of them had been charred. This meant that the man had likely been burned after his body had already begun decomposing. Why would the killer(s) come back after the fact? And better yet, who had done this to the 31 year old father of two?


Thank you to the lovely David White for research assistance!

References:

Associated Press. 1999. "Teens charged with veteran's death." Lakeland Ledger, March 19.

—. 2000. "Teen emotional as lawyer describes scene of slaying." Ocala Star-Banner, February 16.

—. 2000. "Video shows suspects returning cleaver." Ocala Star-Banner, March 18.

—. 2002. "Court reverses death sentence." Sarasota Herald Tribune, November 8: 7B.

—. 2000. "Girl, 17, convicted in killing." Sarasota Herald-Tribune, February 18: W6.

Gainsville Sun. 1999. "Accessory to murder charges are dropped." Gainsville Sun, September 23: 1.

—. 2000. "Son of minister gets death sentence." Gainsville Sun, May 17.

Hawkins, Erik. 2020. Florida Teen Trio Torture, Bludgeon And Immolate Man Chained To A Tree. February 27. Accessed December 6, 2022. https://www.oxygen.com/killer-couples/crime-news/kristel-maestas-ronald-bell-murder-cordell-richards-torture#:~:text=When%20Fort%20Walton%2C%20Florida%2C%20police,with%20his%20wrists%20also%20bound.

Kristel Rose Maestas v. State of Florida. 2021. 1D19-1767 (First District Court of Appeal, State of Florida, April 20).

2003. New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science. Directed by Bertrand Morin. Produced by New Dominion Pictures. Performed by New Dominion Pictures.

Ronald Lee Bell, Jr. v. State of Florida. 2002. SC00-1185 (Supreme Court of Florida, November 7).



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]]> The Torture & Murder of Cordell Richards Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:52 On March 4th, 1999 the body of Cordell Richards was found in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The man had been absolutely brutalized. He was tied to a tree, beaten, burned, and had his throat cut. The medical examiner notices something strange though; he found maggots present at the scene but some of them had been charred. This meant that the man had likely been burned after his body had already begun decomposing. Why would the killer(s) come back after the fact? And better yet, who had done this to the 31 year old father of two? Thank you to the lovely David White for research assistance!  References: Associated Press. 1999. "Teens charged with veteran's death." Lakeland Ledger, March 19. —. 2000. "Teen emotional as lawyer describes scene of slaying." Ocala Star-Banner, February 16. —. 2000. "Video shows suspects returning cleaver." Ocala Star-Banner, March 18. —. 2002. "Court reverses death sentence." Sarasota Herald Tribune, November 8: 7B. —. 2000. "Girl, 17, convicted in killing." Sarasota Herald-Tribune, February 18: W6. Gainsville Sun. 1999. "Accessory to murder charges are dropped." Gainsville Sun, September 23: 1. —. 2000. "Son of minister gets death sentence." Gainsville Sun, May 17. Hawkins, Erik. 2020. Florida Teen Trio Torture, Bludgeon And Immolate Man Chained To A Tree. February 27. Accessed December 6, 2022. https://www.oxygen.com/killer-couples/crime-news/kristel-maestas-ronald-bell-murder-cordell-richards-torture#:~:text=When%20Fort%20Walton%2C%20Florida%2C%20police,with%20his%20wrists%20also%20bound. Kristel Rose Maestas v. State of Florida. 2021. 1D19-1767 (First District Court of Appeal, State of Florida, April 20). 2003. New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science. Directed by Bertrand Morin. Produced by New Dominion Pictures. Performed by New Dominion Pictures. Ronald Lee Bell, Jr. v. State of Florida. 2002. SC00-1185 (Supreme Court of Florida, November 7). On March 4th, 1999 the body of Cordell Richards was found in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The man had been absolutely brutalized. He was tied to a tree, beaten, burned, and had his throat cut. The medical examiner notices something strange though; he found maggots present at the scene but some of them had been charred. This meant that the man had likely been burned after his body had already begun decomposing. Why would the killer(s) come back after the fact? And better yet, who had done this to the 31 year old father of two? Thank you to the lovely David White for research assistance!  References: Associated Press. 1999. "Teens charged with veteran's death." Lakeland Ledger, March 19. —. 2000. "Teen emotional as lawyer describes scene of slaying." Ocala Star-Banner, February 16. —. 2000. "Video shows suspects returning cleaver." Ocala Star-Banner, March 18. —. 2002. "Court reverses death sentence." Sarasota Herald Tribune, November 8: 7B. —. 2000. "Girl, 17, convicted in killing." Sarasota Herald-Tribune, February 18: W6. Gainsville Sun. 1999. "Accessory to murder charges are dropped." Gainsville Sun, September 23: 1. —. 2000. "Son of minister gets death sentence." Gainsville Sun, May 17. Hawkins, Erik. 2020. Florida Teen Trio Torture, Bludgeon And Immolate Man Chained To A Tree. February 27. Accessed December 6, 2022. https://www.oxygen.com/killer-couples/crime-news/kristel-maestas-ronald-bell-murder-cordell-richards-torture#:~:text=When%20Fort%20Walton%2C%20Florida%2C%20police,with%20his%20wrists%20also%20bound. Kristel Rose Maestas v. State of Florida. 2021. 1D19-1767 (First District Court of Appeal, State of Florida, April 20). 2003. New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science. Directed by Bertrand Morin. Produced by New Dominion Pictures. Performed by New Dominion Pictures. Ronald Lee Bell, Jr. v. State of Florida. 2002. SC00-1185 (Supreme Court of Florida, November 7). true crime, exhibit c true full 421 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8fD6sB4e8DE3KhicZU1V36ecV9IYxy42I1nCtgzga5I Listener Tales 65 Listener Tales 65 is brought to you SAY IT WITH ME.....by you, for you, from you and all about YOU! This installment has a new fun(?) theme of NASTY NEIGHBORS. We've got tales of neighbors showing up unannounced to drop their kids off without prior plans to do so, neighbors breaking into your apartment, and neighbors punching your houseguests in the face! It's a wild ride.

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]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-65-Us8MvqS4 Listener Tales 65 is brought to you SAY IT WITH ME.....by you, for you, from you and all about YOU! This installment has a new fun(?) theme of NASTY NEIGHBORS. We've got tales of neighbors showing up unannounced to drop their kids off without prior plans to do so, neighbors breaking into your apartment, and neighbors punching your houseguests in the face! It's a wild ride.

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]]> Listener Tales 65 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:11 Listener Tales 65 is brought to you SAY IT WITH ME.....by you, for you, from you and all about YOU! This installment has a new fun(?) theme of NASTY NEIGHBORS. We've got tales of neighbors showing up unannounced to drop their kids off without prior plans to do so, neighbors breaking into your apartment, and neighbors punching your houseguests in the face! It's a wild ride. Listener Tales 65 is brought to you SAY IT WITH ME.....by you, for you, from you and all about YOU! This installment has a new fun(?) theme of NASTY NEIGHBORS. We've got tales of neighbors showing up unannounced to drop their kids off without prior plans to do so, neighbors breaking into your apartment, and neighbors punching your houseguests in the face! It's a wild ride. true crime, exhibit c true full 420 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Q2H4QscP68-mOYB2V5u4VVU36cko0uir9PK7jEMW5GE The Unbelievable Survival Tale of Juliane Koepcke Juliane Koepcke's story will have you questioning any recent complaint you've made. This woman was the sole survivor of a plane crash in 1971. After the plane went down, she continued to survive in the AMAZON RAINFOREST among hundreds and hundreds of predators. It took 11 days for her to be rescued and when you hear what Julianne faced within those 11 days, you will be a changed human.



When I Fell From the Sky by Juliane Koepcke


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BBC. 2012. Juliane Koepcke: How I survived a plane crash. March 24. Accessed November 30, 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615.

1998. Wings of Hope. Directed by Werner Herzog. Performed by Juliane Koepcke.

Koepcke, Juliane, and Beate Rygiert. 2011. When I Fell From the Sky: the True Story of One Woman's Miraculous Survival. Translated by Ross Benjamin. Green Bay, WI: TitleTown Publishing, LLC.

New York Times. 1951. "Colombia Plane Crashes: 27 killed when Lansa Craft Falls." New York Times, March 22: 13.

—. 1970. "Peru panel studies crash fatal to 99." New York Times, April 13: 2.

—. 1971. "Plane Carrying 93 Missing Over the Mountains of Peru." New York Times, December 25: 20.

United Press. 1948. "2 Britons Among 30 Dead In Colombian Air Crash." New York Times, December 16: 16.

Wigg, Richard. 1972. "Girl's ordeal starts a jungle search." The Times, January 6: 5.

Williams, Sally. 2012. "The woman who fell to earth." Daily Telegraph, March 17.


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]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unbelievable-survival-tale-of-juliane-koepcke-yATZHBKO Juliane Koepcke's story will have you questioning any recent complaint you've made. This woman was the sole survivor of a plane crash in 1971. After the plane went down, she continued to survive in the AMAZON RAINFOREST among hundreds and hundreds of predators. It took 11 days for her to be rescued and when you hear what Julianne faced within those 11 days, you will be a changed human.



When I Fell From the Sky by Juliane Koepcke


List of books to help with fear of flying OR just education on flying and flying mechanics!

Cockpit Confidential by Patrick Smith

Soar by Tom Bunn


BBC. 2012. Juliane Koepcke: How I survived a plane crash. March 24. Accessed November 30, 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615.

1998. Wings of Hope. Directed by Werner Herzog. Performed by Juliane Koepcke.

Koepcke, Juliane, and Beate Rygiert. 2011. When I Fell From the Sky: the True Story of One Woman's Miraculous Survival. Translated by Ross Benjamin. Green Bay, WI: TitleTown Publishing, LLC.

New York Times. 1951. "Colombia Plane Crashes: 27 killed when Lansa Craft Falls." New York Times, March 22: 13.

—. 1970. "Peru panel studies crash fatal to 99." New York Times, April 13: 2.

—. 1971. "Plane Carrying 93 Missing Over the Mountains of Peru." New York Times, December 25: 20.

United Press. 1948. "2 Britons Among 30 Dead In Colombian Air Crash." New York Times, December 16: 16.

Wigg, Richard. 1972. "Girl's ordeal starts a jungle search." The Times, January 6: 5.

Williams, Sally. 2012. "The woman who fell to earth." Daily Telegraph, March 17.


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]]> The Unbelievable Survival Tale of Juliane Koepcke Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:34:32 Juliane Koepcke's story will have you questioning any recent complaint you've made. This woman was the sole survivor of a plane crash in 1971. After the plane went down, she continued to survive in the AMAZON RAINFOREST among hundreds and hundreds of predators. It took 11 days for her to be rescued and when you hear what Julianne faced within those 11 days, you will be a changed human. When I Fell From the Sky by Juliane Koepcke List of books to help with fear of flying OR just education on flying and flying mechanics!  Cockpit Confidential by Patrick Smith Soar by Tom Bunn BBC. 2012. Juliane Koepcke: How I survived a plane crash. March 24. Accessed November 30, 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615. 1998. Wings of Hope. Directed by Werner Herzog. Performed by Juliane Koepcke. Koepcke, Juliane, and Beate Rygiert. 2011. When I Fell From the Sky: the True Story of One Woman's Miraculous Survival. Translated by Ross Benjamin. Green Bay, WI: TitleTown Publishing, LLC. New York Times. 1951. "Colombia Plane Crashes: 27 killed when Lansa Craft Falls." New York Times, March 22: 13. —. 1970. "Peru panel studies crash fatal to 99." New York Times, April 13: 2. —. 1971. "Plane Carrying 93 Missing Over the Mountains of Peru." New York Times, December 25: 20. United Press. 1948. "2 Britons Among 30 Dead In Colombian Air Crash." New York Times, December 16: 16. Wigg, Richard. 1972. "Girl's ordeal starts a jungle search." The Times, January 6: 5. Williams, Sally. 2012. "The woman who fell to earth." Daily Telegraph, March 17. Juliane Koepcke's story will have you questioning any recent complaint you've made. This woman was the sole survivor of a plane crash in 1971. After the plane went down, she continued to survive in the AMAZON RAINFOREST among hundreds and hundreds of predators. It took 11 days for her to be rescued and when you hear what Julianne faced within those 11 days, you will be a changed human. When I Fell From the Sky by Juliane Koepcke List of books to help with fear of flying OR just education on flying and flying mechanics!  Cockpit Confidential by Patrick Smith Soar by Tom Bunn BBC. 2012. Juliane Koepcke: How I survived a plane crash. March 24. Accessed November 30, 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615. 1998. Wings of Hope. Directed by Werner Herzog. Performed by Juliane Koepcke. Koepcke, Juliane, and Beate Rygiert. 2011. When I Fell From the Sky: the True Story of One Woman's Miraculous Survival. Translated by Ross Benjamin. Green Bay, WI: TitleTown Publishing, LLC. New York Times. 1951. "Colombia Plane Crashes: 27 killed when Lansa Craft Falls." New York Times, March 22: 13. —. 1970. "Peru panel studies crash fatal to 99." New York Times, April 13: 2. —. 1971. "Plane Carrying 93 Missing Over the Mountains of Peru." New York Times, December 25: 20. United Press. 1948. "2 Britons Among 30 Dead In Colombian Air Crash." New York Times, December 16: 16. Wigg, Richard. 1972. "Girl's ordeal starts a jungle search." The Times, January 6: 5. Williams, Sally. 2012. "The woman who fell to earth." Daily Telegraph, March 17. true crime, exhibit c true full 419 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/f9Bz4xMRN2ZrTKC2uI7M43A78q-fNcjH5cQRaY69L_g The Murders of Julie Crocker & Paula Menendez In February 2007 Christopher Little came home to find a stranger hanging from the rafters in his garage. Things only got worse when he entered his home and found his estranged wife Julie Crocker savagely murdered in their bedroom. Luckily their two young children, who were also in the home, were left unharmed. But who was this stranger in the garage? Had she done this to Julie and then become so distraught afterward that she ended her own life? Chris wasn't sure who she was, but when he was told that the woman was Paula Menendez, ex-wife of Julie's new boyfriend he was pretty sure that was the case. The only problem was that detectives weren't so confident in Chris's assumption and felt like there was something very off about his entire story.

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]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murders-of-julie-crocker-paula-menendez-Pc6Dk99c In February 2007 Christopher Little came home to find a stranger hanging from the rafters in his garage. Things only got worse when he entered his home and found his estranged wife Julie Crocker savagely murdered in their bedroom. Luckily their two young children, who were also in the home, were left unharmed. But who was this stranger in the garage? Had she done this to Julie and then become so distraught afterward that she ended her own life? Chris wasn't sure who she was, but when he was told that the woman was Paula Menendez, ex-wife of Julie's new boyfriend he was pretty sure that was the case. The only problem was that detectives weren't so confident in Chris's assumption and felt like there was something very off about his entire story.

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]]> The Murders of Julie Crocker & Paula Menendez Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:18 In February 2007 Christopher Little came home to find a stranger hanging from the rafters in his garage. Things only got worse when he entered his home and found his estranged wife Julie Crocker savagely murdered in their bedroom. Luckily their two young children, who were also in the home, were left unharmed. But who was this stranger in the garage? Had she done this to Julie and then become so distraught afterward that she ended her own life? Chris wasn't sure who she was, but when he was told that the woman was Paula Menendez, ex-wife of Julie's new boyfriend he was pretty sure that was the case. The only problem was that detectives weren't so confident in Chris's assumption and felt like there was something very off about his entire story. In February 2007 Christopher Little came home to find a stranger hanging from the rafters in his garage. Things only got worse when he entered his home and found his estranged wife Julie Crocker savagely murdered in their bedroom. Luckily their two young children, who were also in the home, were left unharmed. But who was this stranger in the garage? Had she done this to Julie and then become so distraught afterward that she ended her own life? Chris wasn't sure who she was, but when he was told that the woman was Paula Menendez, ex-wife of Julie's new boyfriend he was pretty sure that was the case. The only problem was that detectives weren't so confident in Chris's assumption and felt like there was something very off about his entire story. true crime, exhibit c true full 418 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/szXWIPPpfY2WPgtMkRwC0EwNZgCq76ndTsMTr8S4lFo Listener Tales 64 Listener Tales 64 is, of course, a beautiful array of tales sent in by you beautiful beasts. We can't say enough how much we love reading these and connecting with you on a more personal level when we get to do these eps! This installment features a life-saving badass cat, a ghost missing a stomach, and the potential unsolved murder of one of our listener's best friends. If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line!

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]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-64-AQ7LpEG1 Listener Tales 64 is, of course, a beautiful array of tales sent in by you beautiful beasts. We can't say enough how much we love reading these and connecting with you on a more personal level when we get to do these eps! This installment features a life-saving badass cat, a ghost missing a stomach, and the potential unsolved murder of one of our listener's best friends. If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line!

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]]> Listener Tales 64 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:47 Listener Tales 64 is, of course, a beautiful array of tales sent in by you beautiful beasts. We can't say enough how much we love reading these and connecting with you on a more personal level when we get to do these eps! This installment features a life-saving badass cat, a ghost missing a stomach, and the potential unsolved murder of one of our listener's best friends. If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line! Listener Tales 64 is, of course, a beautiful array of tales sent in by you beautiful beasts. We can't say enough how much we love reading these and connecting with you on a more personal level when we get to do these eps! This installment features a life-saving badass cat, a ghost missing a stomach, and the potential unsolved murder of one of our listener's best friends. If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line! true crime, exhibit c true full 417 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vu-eQksoYKq1V0UOy6XMZQ4jT2YiCDlG5xBCVftgxRU Theodore Durrant "The Demon in the Belfry" Part 2 Part two of Theodore Durrant is here and we start off with Blanche Lamont's body being discovered. When you hear the difference between the state of Blanche's body in comparison to Minnie's you will be absolutely baffled. But have no fear, Alaina shares with us a theory as to why both bodies were found in such different states. We then go through the trial and find out whether Theo will pay for these crimes with his life, or get off scot-free.


Daily Inter Ocean. 1895. "Another Body Found." Daily Inter Ocean, April 15.

Dowd, Katie. 2016. "The tale of the 'Demon of the Belfry,' San Francisco's forgotten Jack the Ripper." SF Gate, October 31.

McConnell, Virginia. 2001. Sympathy for the devil: the Emmanuel Baptist murders of old San Francisco. Westport, Conn: Praeger.

New York Times. 1897. "Durrant Breaking Down." New York Times, October 18: 5.

—. 1895. "Durrant is Found Guilty." New York Times, November 2: 1.

—. 1898. "Durrant is Put to Death." New York Times, January 8.

—. 1895. "Lunatic Tries to Kill Durrant." New York Times, August 6: 1.

Peixotto, Edgar. 1899. Report of the trial of William Henry Theodore Durrant. Detroit, Michigan: The Collector Publishing Company.

San Francisco Caller. 1895. "Clews Still Lead to Theodore Durrant ." San Francisco Caller, April 18.

The Daily Picayune. 1895. "A San Francisco Jack the Ripper." The Daily Picayune, April 15.

The Morning Oregonian. 1895. "Mysteriously Missing." April 10: 3.

The Sunday Inter Ocean. 1895. "Murdered in a church." The Sunday Inter Ocean, April 14: 5.

The Sunday Oregonian. 1895. "In a Pastor's Study." The Sunday Oregonian, April 14: 6.


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]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/theodore-durrant-the-demon-in-the-belfry-part-2-FdhK277F Part two of Theodore Durrant is here and we start off with Blanche Lamont's body being discovered. When you hear the difference between the state of Blanche's body in comparison to Minnie's you will be absolutely baffled. But have no fear, Alaina shares with us a theory as to why both bodies were found in such different states. We then go through the trial and find out whether Theo will pay for these crimes with his life, or get off scot-free.


Daily Inter Ocean. 1895. "Another Body Found." Daily Inter Ocean, April 15.

Dowd, Katie. 2016. "The tale of the 'Demon of the Belfry,' San Francisco's forgotten Jack the Ripper." SF Gate, October 31.

McConnell, Virginia. 2001. Sympathy for the devil: the Emmanuel Baptist murders of old San Francisco. Westport, Conn: Praeger.

New York Times. 1897. "Durrant Breaking Down." New York Times, October 18: 5.

—. 1895. "Durrant is Found Guilty." New York Times, November 2: 1.

—. 1898. "Durrant is Put to Death." New York Times, January 8.

—. 1895. "Lunatic Tries to Kill Durrant." New York Times, August 6: 1.

Peixotto, Edgar. 1899. Report of the trial of William Henry Theodore Durrant. Detroit, Michigan: The Collector Publishing Company.

San Francisco Caller. 1895. "Clews Still Lead to Theodore Durrant ." San Francisco Caller, April 18.

The Daily Picayune. 1895. "A San Francisco Jack the Ripper." The Daily Picayune, April 15.

The Morning Oregonian. 1895. "Mysteriously Missing." April 10: 3.

The Sunday Inter Ocean. 1895. "Murdered in a church." The Sunday Inter Ocean, April 14: 5.

The Sunday Oregonian. 1895. "In a Pastor's Study." The Sunday Oregonian, April 14: 6.


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]]> Theodore Durrant "The Demon in the Belfry" Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:36 Part two of Theodore Durrant is here and we start off with Blanche Lamont's body being discovered. When you hear the difference between the state of Blanche's body in comparison to Minnie's you will be absolutely baffled. But have no fear, Alaina shares with us a theory as to why both bodies were found in such different states. We then go through the trial and find out whether Theo will pay for these crimes with his life, or get off scot-free. Daily Inter Ocean. 1895. "Another Body Found." Daily Inter Ocean, April 15. Dowd, Katie. 2016. "The tale of the 'Demon of the Belfry,' San Francisco's forgotten Jack the Ripper." SF Gate, October 31. McConnell, Virginia. 2001. Sympathy for the devil: the Emmanuel Baptist murders of old San Francisco. Westport, Conn: Praeger. New York Times. 1897. "Durrant Breaking Down." New York Times, October 18: 5. —. 1895. "Durrant is Found Guilty." New York Times, November 2: 1. —. 1898. "Durrant is Put to Death." New York Times, January 8. —. 1895. "Lunatic Tries to Kill Durrant." New York Times, August 6: 1. Peixotto, Edgar. 1899. Report of the trial of William Henry Theodore Durrant. Detroit, Michigan: The Collector Publishing Company. San Francisco Caller. 1895. "Clews Still Lead to Theodore Durrant ." San Francisco Caller, April 18. The Daily Picayune. 1895. "A San Francisco Jack the Ripper." The Daily Picayune, April 15. The Morning Oregonian. 1895. "Mysteriously Missing." April 10: 3. The Sunday Inter Ocean. 1895. "Murdered in a church." The Sunday Inter Ocean, April 14: 5. The Sunday Oregonian. 1895. "In a Pastor's Study." The Sunday Oregonian, April 14: 6. Part two of Theodore Durrant is here and we start off with Blanche Lamont's body being discovered. When you hear the difference between the state of Blanche's body in comparison to Minnie's you will be absolutely baffled. But have no fear, Alaina shares with us a theory as to why both bodies were found in such different states. We then go through the trial and find out whether Theo will pay for these crimes with his life, or get off scot-free. Daily Inter Ocean. 1895. "Another Body Found." Daily Inter Ocean, April 15. Dowd, Katie. 2016. "The tale of the 'Demon of the Belfry,' San Francisco's forgotten Jack the Ripper." SF Gate, October 31. McConnell, Virginia. 2001. Sympathy for the devil: the Emmanuel Baptist murders of old San Francisco. Westport, Conn: Praeger. New York Times. 1897. "Durrant Breaking Down." New York Times, October 18: 5. —. 1895. "Durrant is Found Guilty." New York Times, November 2: 1. —. 1898. "Durrant is Put to Death." New York Times, January 8. —. 1895. "Lunatic Tries to Kill Durrant." New York Times, August 6: 1. Peixotto, Edgar. 1899. Report of the trial of William Henry Theodore Durrant. Detroit, Michigan: The Collector Publishing Company. San Francisco Caller. 1895. "Clews Still Lead to Theodore Durrant ." San Francisco Caller, April 18. The Daily Picayune. 1895. "A San Francisco Jack the Ripper." The Daily Picayune, April 15. The Morning Oregonian. 1895. "Mysteriously Missing." April 10: 3. The Sunday Inter Ocean. 1895. "Murdered in a church." The Sunday Inter Ocean, April 14: 5. The Sunday Oregonian. 1895. "In a Pastor's Study." The Sunday Oregonian, April 14: 6. true crime, exhibit c true full 416 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5zMsMamdAbwXkXZA9OlLvV5q0CZFxz-rFXjQxHxZnoU Theodore Durrant "The Demon in the Belfry" Part 1 Theodore Durrant was the last person anyone would have assumed to commit a brutal murder, let alone two. He was well-known in town and well-liked. He served the town in countless ways; as the handyman for the church, the handyman to all his friends and neighbors, assistant superintendent of the church's Sunday School and all around friendly and giving man. But soon he would be linked to two absolutely horrific murders of two young women in town that he'd had relations with. Ones body would be discovered in the church that Theo seemed to love and the other? Well you'll have to wait for part two for that discovery.


Daily Inter Ocean. 1895. "Another Body Found." Daily Inter Ocean, April 15.

Dowd, Katie. 2016. "The tale of the 'Demon of the Belfry,' San Francisco's forgotten Jack the Ripper." SF Gate, October 31.

McConnell, Virginia. 2001. Sympathy for the devil: the Emmanuel Baptist murders of old San Francisco. Westport, Conn: Praeger.

New York Times. 1897. "Durrant Breaking Down." New York Times, October 18: 5.

—. 1895. "Durrant is Found Guilty." New York Times, November 2: 1.

—. 1898. "Durrant is Put to Death." New York Times, January 8.

—. 1895. "Lunatic Tries to Kill Durrant." New York Times, August 6: 1.

Peixotto, Edgar. 1899. Report of the trial of William Henry Theodore Durrant. Detroit, Michigan: The Collector Publishing Company.

San Francisco Caller. 1895. "Clews Still Lead to Theodore Durrant ." San Francisco Caller, April 18.

The Daily Picayune. 1895. "A San Francisco Jack the Ripper." The Daily Picayune, April 15.

The Morning Oregonian. 1895. "Mysteriously Missing." April 10: 3.

The Sunday Inter Ocean. 1895. "Murdered in a church." The Sunday Inter Ocean, April 14: 5.

The Sunday Oregonian. 1895. "In a Pastor's Study." The Sunday Oregonian, April 14: 6.


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]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/theodore-durrant-the-demon-in-the-belfry-part-1-DY4P7_5b Theodore Durrant was the last person anyone would have assumed to commit a brutal murder, let alone two. He was well-known in town and well-liked. He served the town in countless ways; as the handyman for the church, the handyman to all his friends and neighbors, assistant superintendent of the church's Sunday School and all around friendly and giving man. But soon he would be linked to two absolutely horrific murders of two young women in town that he'd had relations with. Ones body would be discovered in the church that Theo seemed to love and the other? Well you'll have to wait for part two for that discovery.


Daily Inter Ocean. 1895. "Another Body Found." Daily Inter Ocean, April 15.

Dowd, Katie. 2016. "The tale of the 'Demon of the Belfry,' San Francisco's forgotten Jack the Ripper." SF Gate, October 31.

McConnell, Virginia. 2001. Sympathy for the devil: the Emmanuel Baptist murders of old San Francisco. Westport, Conn: Praeger.

New York Times. 1897. "Durrant Breaking Down." New York Times, October 18: 5.

—. 1895. "Durrant is Found Guilty." New York Times, November 2: 1.

—. 1898. "Durrant is Put to Death." New York Times, January 8.

—. 1895. "Lunatic Tries to Kill Durrant." New York Times, August 6: 1.

Peixotto, Edgar. 1899. Report of the trial of William Henry Theodore Durrant. Detroit, Michigan: The Collector Publishing Company.

San Francisco Caller. 1895. "Clews Still Lead to Theodore Durrant ." San Francisco Caller, April 18.

The Daily Picayune. 1895. "A San Francisco Jack the Ripper." The Daily Picayune, April 15.

The Morning Oregonian. 1895. "Mysteriously Missing." April 10: 3.

The Sunday Inter Ocean. 1895. "Murdered in a church." The Sunday Inter Ocean, April 14: 5.

The Sunday Oregonian. 1895. "In a Pastor's Study." The Sunday Oregonian, April 14: 6.


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]]> Theodore Durrant "The Demon in the Belfry" Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:45 Theodore Durrant was the last person anyone would have assumed to commit a brutal murder, let alone two. He was well-known in town and well-liked. He served the town in countless ways; as the handyman for the church, the handyman to all his friends and neighbors, assistant superintendent of the church's Sunday School and all around friendly and giving man. But soon he would be linked to two absolutely horrific murders of two young women in town that he'd had relations with. Ones body would be discovered in the church that Theo seemed to love and the other? Well you'll have to wait for part two for that discovery. Daily Inter Ocean. 1895. "Another Body Found." Daily Inter Ocean, April 15. Dowd, Katie. 2016. "The tale of the 'Demon of the Belfry,' San Francisco's forgotten Jack the Ripper." SF Gate, October 31. McConnell, Virginia. 2001. Sympathy for the devil: the Emmanuel Baptist murders of old San Francisco. Westport, Conn: Praeger. New York Times. 1897. "Durrant Breaking Down." New York Times, October 18: 5. —. 1895. "Durrant is Found Guilty." New York Times, November 2: 1. —. 1898. "Durrant is Put to Death." New York Times, January 8. —. 1895. "Lunatic Tries to Kill Durrant." New York Times, August 6: 1. Peixotto, Edgar. 1899. Report of the trial of William Henry Theodore Durrant. Detroit, Michigan: The Collector Publishing Company. San Francisco Caller. 1895. "Clews Still Lead to Theodore Durrant ." San Francisco Caller, April 18. The Daily Picayune. 1895. "A San Francisco Jack the Ripper." The Daily Picayune, April 15. The Morning Oregonian. 1895. "Mysteriously Missing." April 10: 3. The Sunday Inter Ocean. 1895. "Murdered in a church." The Sunday Inter Ocean, April 14: 5. The Sunday Oregonian. 1895. "In a Pastor's Study." The Sunday Oregonian, April 14: 6. Theodore Durrant was the last person anyone would have assumed to commit a brutal murder, let alone two. He was well-known in town and well-liked. He served the town in countless ways; as the handyman for the church, the handyman to all his friends and neighbors, assistant superintendent of the church's Sunday School and all around friendly and giving man. But soon he would be linked to two absolutely horrific murders of two young women in town that he'd had relations with. Ones body would be discovered in the church that Theo seemed to love and the other? Well you'll have to wait for part two for that discovery. Daily Inter Ocean. 1895. "Another Body Found." Daily Inter Ocean, April 15. Dowd, Katie. 2016. "The tale of the 'Demon of the Belfry,' San Francisco's forgotten Jack the Ripper." SF Gate, October 31. McConnell, Virginia. 2001. Sympathy for the devil: the Emmanuel Baptist murders of old San Francisco. Westport, Conn: Praeger. New York Times. 1897. "Durrant Breaking Down." New York Times, October 18: 5. —. 1895. "Durrant is Found Guilty." New York Times, November 2: 1. —. 1898. "Durrant is Put to Death." New York Times, January 8. —. 1895. "Lunatic Tries to Kill Durrant." New York Times, August 6: 1. Peixotto, Edgar. 1899. Report of the trial of William Henry Theodore Durrant. Detroit, Michigan: The Collector Publishing Company. San Francisco Caller. 1895. "Clews Still Lead to Theodore Durrant ." San Francisco Caller, April 18. The Daily Picayune. 1895. "A San Francisco Jack the Ripper." The Daily Picayune, April 15. The Morning Oregonian. 1895. "Mysteriously Missing." April 10: 3. The Sunday Inter Ocean. 1895. "Murdered in a church." The Sunday Inter Ocean, April 14: 5. The Sunday Oregonian. 1895. "In a Pastor's Study." The Sunday Oregonian, April 14: 6. true crime, exhibit c true full 415 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1x8FvX1YjtuFHjq7OvSfNGJ6LvGsuCLC3r-x741llfg Listener Tales 63 Listener tales 63 brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU!!!! We've got a great batch of tales as usual. This installment has kidnappings halted by pink sparkly UGGs, vibrators possessed, and a DISNEY FUCKIN' PRINCESS paranormal experience. Woah.


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]]> Fri, 6 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-63-mZZPIEBd Listener tales 63 brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU!!!! We've got a great batch of tales as usual. This installment has kidnappings halted by pink sparkly UGGs, vibrators possessed, and a DISNEY FUCKIN' PRINCESS paranormal experience. Woah.


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]]> Listener Tales 63 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:13 Listener tales 63 brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU!!!! We've got a great batch of tales as usual. This installment has kidnappings halted by pink sparkly UGGs, vibrators possessed, and a DISNEY FUCKIN' PRINCESS paranormal experience. Woah. Send us your own listener tale!! Send them to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with Listener Tales somewhere in the subject line Listener tales 63 brought to you by you, for you, from you, and ALL ABOUT YOU!!!! We've got a great batch of tales as usual. This installment has kidnappings halted by pink sparkly UGGs, vibrators possessed, and a DISNEY FUCKIN' PRINCESS paranormal experience. Woah. Send us your own listener tale!! Send them to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with Listener Tales somewhere in the subject line true crime, exhibit c true full 414 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/xiOKyzDfTlbFnu6ia7k-ijyaLpVrRQq2TrwiwlZktoY The Senseless Murder of Pamela Vitale Pamela Vitale was an unstoppable woman who could do quite literally anything she put her mind to. She was a single mother working her butt off before she met prominent defense attorney Daniel Horowitz and even when they married she was still hardworking and determined. Unfortunately, she was taken from her family at the hands of 16-year-old Scott Dyleski. The details of this case are absolutely wild, but there are people out there that believe certain suspects weren't looked into enough and that Scott Dyleski is innocent.

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]]> Wed, 4 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-senseless-murder-of-pamela-vitale-ZPuN6ZYR Pamela Vitale was an unstoppable woman who could do quite literally anything she put her mind to. She was a single mother working her butt off before she met prominent defense attorney Daniel Horowitz and even when they married she was still hardworking and determined. Unfortunately, she was taken from her family at the hands of 16-year-old Scott Dyleski. The details of this case are absolutely wild, but there are people out there that believe certain suspects weren't looked into enough and that Scott Dyleski is innocent.

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]]> The Senseless Murder of Pamela Vitale Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:30 Pamela Vitale was an unstoppable woman who could do quite literally anything she put her mind to. She was a single mother working her butt off before she met prominent defense attorney Daniel Horowitz and even when they married she was still hardworking and determined. Unfortunately, she was taken from her family at the hands of 16-year-old Scott Dyleski. The details of this case are absolutely wild, but there are people out there that believe certain suspects weren't looked into enough and that Scott Dyleski is innocent. Pamela Vitale was an unstoppable woman who could do quite literally anything she put her mind to. She was a single mother working her butt off before she met prominent defense attorney Daniel Horowitz and even when they married she was still hardworking and determined. Unfortunately, she was taken from her family at the hands of 16-year-old Scott Dyleski. The details of this case are absolutely wild, but there are people out there that believe certain suspects weren't looked into enough and that Scott Dyleski is innocent. true crime, exhibit c true full 413 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/63Kjif80HXHgzugjGM-NH7gUficL8hWNwcGFEAu4JSo The Tragic history and hauntings of Kenyon College Kenyon college is haunted AS FUCK, my friends. Alaina brings us the tragic tale of a fraternity rush gone wrong. Stuart Lathrop Pierson was a Delta Kapa Epsilon pledge and was anxious for initiation night, but was happy that his father would be there so he could do him proud. Unfortunately a terrible accident would take place that night and rob Stuart of the rest of his life. That's not the only tragedy on campus, Alaina also shares the tales of fires, swimming pool accidents and other nefarious happenings that led to multiple hauntings. Shoutout to our listener Elizabeth for the suggestion :)

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]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-history-and-hauntings-of-kenyon-college-3yEi1mEi Kenyon college is haunted AS FUCK, my friends. Alaina brings us the tragic tale of a fraternity rush gone wrong. Stuart Lathrop Pierson was a Delta Kapa Epsilon pledge and was anxious for initiation night, but was happy that his father would be there so he could do him proud. Unfortunately a terrible accident would take place that night and rob Stuart of the rest of his life. That's not the only tragedy on campus, Alaina also shares the tales of fires, swimming pool accidents and other nefarious happenings that led to multiple hauntings. Shoutout to our listener Elizabeth for the suggestion :)

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]]> The Tragic history and hauntings of Kenyon College Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:04 Kenyon college is haunted AS FUCK, my friends. Alaina brings us the tragic tale of a fraternity rush gone wrong. Stuart Lathrop Pierson was a Delta Kapa Epsilon pledge and was anxious for initiation night, but was happy that his father would be there so he could do him proud. Unfortunately a terrible accident would take place that night and rob Stuart of the rest of his life. That's not the only tragedy on campus, Alaina also shares the tales of fires, swimming pool accidents and other nefarious happenings that led to multiple hauntings. Shoutout to our listener Elizabeth for the suggestion :) Kenyon college is haunted AS FUCK, my friends. Alaina brings us the tragic tale of a fraternity rush gone wrong. Stuart Lathrop Pierson was a Delta Kapa Epsilon pledge and was anxious for initiation night, but was happy that his father would be there so he could do him proud. Unfortunately a terrible accident would take place that night and rob Stuart of the rest of his life. That's not the only tragedy on campus, Alaina also shares the tales of fires, swimming pool accidents and other nefarious happenings that led to multiple hauntings. Shoutout to our listener Elizabeth for the suggestion :) true crime, exhibit c true full 412 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/E0H8nPCX5RccryBT0DXA_KjC8F7d5duPGyaeNIPiqXU Listener Tales 62 Listener Tales 62 is quite the mish-mosh of tales! We have hauntingly beautiful tales about the paranormal predictions of bébés, a home intruder stabbed with an unlikely weapon, and ANOTHER home intruder that ruined a gal's pizza & Ghost Adventures Night. What an asshole. If you have a Listener Tale please feel free to send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line

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]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-62-53VG90w8 Listener Tales 62 is quite the mish-mosh of tales! We have hauntingly beautiful tales about the paranormal predictions of bébés, a home intruder stabbed with an unlikely weapon, and ANOTHER home intruder that ruined a gal's pizza & Ghost Adventures Night. What an asshole. If you have a Listener Tale please feel free to send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line

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]]> Listener Tales 62 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:55 Listener Tales 62 is quite the mish-mosh of tales! We have hauntingly beautiful tales about the paranormal predictions of bébés, a home intruder stabbed with an unlikely weapon, and ANOTHER home intruder that ruined a gal's pizza & Ghost Adventures Night. What an asshole. If you have a Listener Tale please feel free to send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line Listener Tales 62 is quite the mish-mosh of tales! We have hauntingly beautiful tales about the paranormal predictions of bébés, a home intruder stabbed with an unlikely weapon, and ANOTHER home intruder that ruined a gal's pizza & Ghost Adventures Night. What an asshole. If you have a Listener Tale please feel free to send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line true crime, exhibit c true full 411 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QSO-Gepczap0yKPNCr4iI6NH3fbwdTB_sHDel4V3lcE The Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier Just two days before Christmas in 1996 the body of 39 year old, french filmmaker, wife, daughter and mother Sophie Toscan Du Plantier was found not far from her vacation home. Her cottage in Schull was supposed to be her happy getaway, but would soon turn into an absolute nightmare. This was a classic tale of a tight knit community that was absolutely shocked, terrified and deeply saddened by this heinous crime. Unfortunately the investigation was a shaky one which led to two countries and families arguing back and forth. In the end, even though someone was convicted, there were still doubts and no one has been put behind bars to serve a sentence for Sophie’s murder.


Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance on this case!


References

Coulter, Carol. 2003. "Bailey admits violence to partner:." The Irish Times, December 10: 3.

—. 2003. "Bailey was 'the subject of trial by media', says his lawyer." The Irish Times, December 9: 3.

Dooley, Edna. 2001. Homicide in Ireland, 1992-1996. Study, Dublin: Government of Ireland.

Foster, Nick. 2021. Murder at Roaringwater. Leicester: W.F. Howes Ltd.

Fox, Kara, and Antoine Crouin. 2019. More than two decades after a woman was killed in an Irish village, French prosecutors hope to close the case. May 26. Accessed November 27, 2022. https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/26/europe/sophie-toscan-du-plantier-trial-ian-bailey-france-intl.

Hogan, Dick. 1997. "Dead woman's last days re-created." The Irish Times, January 21: 7.

—. 1997. "Expatriates go where living is easy." The Irish Times, January 18: 7.

—. 1997. "Two held in Cork murder inquiry released." The Irish Times, February 11: 1.

Jacobson, Philip. 1998. "Deadlock." The Sunday Times, June 7.

Marlowe, Lara. 1997. "Husband of murdered woman files criminal proceedings." The Irish Times, February 6: 6.

Marlowe, Lara, Connor Lally, and Olivia Kelleher. 2018. "Son of murder victim welcomes GSoc report: Investigation's failings did not amount to conspiracy, says Toscan du Plantier's son." The Irish Times, August 4: 2.

O'Brien, Carl. 2003. "Woman says she was 'terrorised' by Ian Bailey." The Irish Times, December 18: 6.

O'Connor, Alison. 1997. "Brutal murder shocks holiday haven." The Irish Times, January 4: 4.

—. 1996. "Man known to French woman may be on video." The Irish Times, December 30: 4.

O'Riordan, Alison. 2020. "High Court rejects French request for Bailey to be extradited to serve 25-year murder sentence." The Irish Times, October 13: 4.

Roche, Barry. 2010. "Bailey had met Toscan du Plantier says producer." The Irish Times, February 4: 1.

—. 2006. "Bailey witness accuses gardai." The Irish Times, February 24: 4.

—. 2006. "Family of murdered woman to abandon action." The Irish Times, April 27: 2.

—. 2019. "From Paris to west Cork and back: The story of the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder investigation." The Irish Times, May 31.

The Irish Times. 1996. "Murder investigation as body of French woman is found in Cork." The Irish Times, December 24: 1.

The Mirror. 1997. "Why murder victim lay out for 24 hours." The Mirror, January 1.


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]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-sophie-toscan-du-plantier-8k8WbmJT Just two days before Christmas in 1996 the body of 39 year old, french filmmaker, wife, daughter and mother Sophie Toscan Du Plantier was found not far from her vacation home. Her cottage in Schull was supposed to be her happy getaway, but would soon turn into an absolute nightmare. This was a classic tale of a tight knit community that was absolutely shocked, terrified and deeply saddened by this heinous crime. Unfortunately the investigation was a shaky one which led to two countries and families arguing back and forth. In the end, even though someone was convicted, there were still doubts and no one has been put behind bars to serve a sentence for Sophie’s murder.


Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance on this case!


References

Coulter, Carol. 2003. "Bailey admits violence to partner:." The Irish Times, December 10: 3.

—. 2003. "Bailey was 'the subject of trial by media', says his lawyer." The Irish Times, December 9: 3.

Dooley, Edna. 2001. Homicide in Ireland, 1992-1996. Study, Dublin: Government of Ireland.

Foster, Nick. 2021. Murder at Roaringwater. Leicester: W.F. Howes Ltd.

Fox, Kara, and Antoine Crouin. 2019. More than two decades after a woman was killed in an Irish village, French prosecutors hope to close the case. May 26. Accessed November 27, 2022. https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/26/europe/sophie-toscan-du-plantier-trial-ian-bailey-france-intl.

Hogan, Dick. 1997. "Dead woman's last days re-created." The Irish Times, January 21: 7.

—. 1997. "Expatriates go where living is easy." The Irish Times, January 18: 7.

—. 1997. "Two held in Cork murder inquiry released." The Irish Times, February 11: 1.

Jacobson, Philip. 1998. "Deadlock." The Sunday Times, June 7.

Marlowe, Lara. 1997. "Husband of murdered woman files criminal proceedings." The Irish Times, February 6: 6.

Marlowe, Lara, Connor Lally, and Olivia Kelleher. 2018. "Son of murder victim welcomes GSoc report: Investigation's failings did not amount to conspiracy, says Toscan du Plantier's son." The Irish Times, August 4: 2.

O'Brien, Carl. 2003. "Woman says she was 'terrorised' by Ian Bailey." The Irish Times, December 18: 6.

O'Connor, Alison. 1997. "Brutal murder shocks holiday haven." The Irish Times, January 4: 4.

—. 1996. "Man known to French woman may be on video." The Irish Times, December 30: 4.

O'Riordan, Alison. 2020. "High Court rejects French request for Bailey to be extradited to serve 25-year murder sentence." The Irish Times, October 13: 4.

Roche, Barry. 2010. "Bailey had met Toscan du Plantier says producer." The Irish Times, February 4: 1.

—. 2006. "Bailey witness accuses gardai." The Irish Times, February 24: 4.

—. 2006. "Family of murdered woman to abandon action." The Irish Times, April 27: 2.

—. 2019. "From Paris to west Cork and back: The story of the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder investigation." The Irish Times, May 31.

The Irish Times. 1996. "Murder investigation as body of French woman is found in Cork." The Irish Times, December 24: 1.

The Mirror. 1997. "Why murder victim lay out for 24 hours." The Mirror, January 1.


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]]> The Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:22:29 Just two days before Christmas in 1996 the body of 39 year old, french filmmaker, wife, daughter and mother Sophie Toscan Du Plantier was found not far from her vacation home. Her cottage in Schull was supposed to be her happy getaway, but would soon turn into an absolute nightmare. This was a classic tale of a tight knit community that was absolutely shocked, terrified and deeply saddened by this heinous crime. Unfortunately the investigation was a shaky one which led to two countries and families arguing back and forth. In the end, even though someone was convicted, there were still doubts and no one has been put behind bars to serve a sentence for Sophie’s murder.  Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance on this case! References Coulter, Carol. 2003. "Bailey admits violence to partner:." The Irish Times, December 10: 3. —. 2003. "Bailey was 'the subject of trial by media', says his lawyer." The Irish Times, December 9: 3. Dooley, Edna. 2001. Homicide in Ireland, 1992-1996. Study, Dublin: Government of Ireland. Foster, Nick. 2021. Murder at Roaringwater. Leicester: W.F. Howes Ltd. Fox, Kara, and Antoine Crouin. 2019. More than two decades after a woman was killed in an Irish village, French prosecutors hope to close the case. May 26. Accessed November 27, 2022. https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/26/europe/sophie-toscan-du-plantier-trial-ian-bailey-france-intl. Hogan, Dick. 1997. "Dead woman's last days re-created." The Irish Times, January 21: 7. —. 1997. "Expatriates go where living is easy." The Irish Times, January 18: 7. —. 1997. "Two held in Cork murder inquiry released." The Irish Times, February 11: 1. Jacobson, Philip. 1998. "Deadlock." The Sunday Times, June 7. Marlowe, Lara. 1997. "Husband of murdered woman files criminal proceedings." The Irish Times, February 6: 6. Marlowe, Lara, Connor Lally, and Olivia Kelleher. 2018. "Son of murder victim welcomes GSoc report: Investigation's failings did not amount to conspiracy, says Toscan du Plantier's son." The Irish Times, August 4: 2. O'Brien, Carl. 2003. "Woman says she was 'terrorised' by Ian Bailey." The Irish Times, December 18: 6. O'Connor, Alison. 1997. "Brutal murder shocks holiday haven." The Irish Times, January 4: 4. —. 1996. "Man known to French woman may be on video." The Irish Times, December 30: 4. O'Riordan, Alison. 2020. "High Court rejects French request for Bailey to be extradited to serve 25-year murder sentence." The Irish Times, October 13: 4. Roche, Barry. 2010. "Bailey had met Toscan du Plantier says producer." The Irish Times, February 4: 1. —. 2006. "Bailey witness accuses gardai." The Irish Times, February 24: 4. —. 2006. "Family of murdered woman to abandon action." The Irish Times, April 27: 2. —. 2019. "From Paris to west Cork and back: The story of the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder investigation." The Irish Times, May 31. The Irish Times. 1996. "Murder investigation as body of French woman is found in Cork." The Irish Times, December 24: 1. The Mirror. 1997. "Why murder victim lay out for 24 hours." The Mirror, January 1. Just two days before Christmas in 1996 the body of 39 year old, french filmmaker, wife, daughter and mother Sophie Toscan Du Plantier was found not far from her vacation home. Her cottage in Schull was supposed to be her happy getaway, but would soon turn into an absolute nightmare. This was a classic tale of a tight knit community that was absolutely shocked, terrified and deeply saddened by this heinous crime. Unfortunately the investigation was a shaky one which led to two countries and families arguing back and forth. In the end, even though someone was convicted, there were still doubts and no one has been put behind bars to serve a sentence for Sophie’s murder.  Thank you to the glorious David White for research assistance on this case! References Coulter, Carol. 2003. "Bailey admits violence to partner:." The Irish Times, December 10: 3. —. 2003. "Bailey was 'the subject of trial by media', says his lawyer." The Irish Times, December 9: 3. Dooley, Edna. 2001. Homicide in Ireland, 1992-1996. Study, Dublin: Government of Ireland. Foster, Nick. 2021. Murder at Roaringwater. Leicester: W.F. Howes Ltd. Fox, Kara, and Antoine Crouin. 2019. More than two decades after a woman was killed in an Irish village, French prosecutors hope to close the case. May 26. Accessed November 27, 2022. https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/26/europe/sophie-toscan-du-plantier-trial-ian-bailey-france-intl. Hogan, Dick. 1997. "Dead woman's last days re-created." The Irish Times, January 21: 7. —. 1997. "Expatriates go where living is easy." The Irish Times, January 18: 7. —. 1997. "Two held in Cork murder inquiry released." The Irish Times, February 11: 1. Jacobson, Philip. 1998. "Deadlock." The Sunday Times, June 7. Marlowe, Lara. 1997. "Husband of murdered woman files criminal proceedings." The Irish Times, February 6: 6. Marlowe, Lara, Connor Lally, and Olivia Kelleher. 2018. "Son of murder victim welcomes GSoc report: Investigation's failings did not amount to conspiracy, says Toscan du Plantier's son." The Irish Times, August 4: 2. O'Brien, Carl. 2003. "Woman says she was 'terrorised' by Ian Bailey." The Irish Times, December 18: 6. O'Connor, Alison. 1997. "Brutal murder shocks holiday haven." The Irish Times, January 4: 4. —. 1996. "Man known to French woman may be on video." The Irish Times, December 30: 4. O'Riordan, Alison. 2020. "High Court rejects French request for Bailey to be extradited to serve 25-year murder sentence." The Irish Times, October 13: 4. Roche, Barry. 2010. "Bailey had met Toscan du Plantier says producer." The Irish Times, February 4: 1. —. 2006. "Bailey witness accuses gardai." The Irish Times, February 24: 4. —. 2006. "Family of murdered woman to abandon action." The Irish Times, April 27: 2. —. 2019. "From Paris to west Cork and back: The story of the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder investigation." The Irish Times, May 31. The Irish Times. 1996. "Murder investigation as body of French woman is found in Cork." The Irish Times, December 24: 1. The Mirror. 1997. "Why murder victim lay out for 24 hours." The Mirror, January 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 410 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/TZ-EYmZt3Y9UYUEke8QU0KnugNu704z50kUScOLdnig Macabre Michigan with Paul Feig Guys, we have legendary director (Bridesmaids, Spy & A Simple Favor), Freaks and Geeks creator and Sabrina the Teenage Witch alum Paul Feig on today to discuss some true scary stories from his home state of Michigan! Paul is truly one of the most delightful people we have had the pleasure of chatting with and this was such a fun and spooky episode! Happy Holidays and go watch Paul's newest film School For Good and Evil on Netflix!


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]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/macabre-michigan-with-paul-feig-wypx5k7y Guys, we have legendary director (Bridesmaids, Spy & A Simple Favor), Freaks and Geeks creator and Sabrina the Teenage Witch alum Paul Feig on today to discuss some true scary stories from his home state of Michigan! Paul is truly one of the most delightful people we have had the pleasure of chatting with and this was such a fun and spooky episode! Happy Holidays and go watch Paul's newest film School For Good and Evil on Netflix!


Check out Paul's cocktail book! Cocktail Time!


Watch The School For Good and Evil on Netflix


Paul made his own gin and it's won awards and shit!

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]]> Macabre Michigan with Paul Feig Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:00 Guys, we have legendary director (Bridesmaids, Spy & A Simple Favor), Freaks and Geeks creator and Sabrina the Teenage Witch alum Paul Feig on today to discuss some true scary stories from his home state of Michigan! Paul is truly one of the most delightful people we have had the pleasure of chatting with and this was such a fun and spooky episode! Happy Holidays and go watch Paul's newest film School For Good and Evil on Netflix! Check out Paul's cocktail book! Cocktail Time! Watch The School For Good and Evil on Netflix Paul made his own gin and it's won awards and shit! Guys, we have legendary director (Bridesmaids, Spy & A Simple Favor), Freaks and Geeks creator and Sabrina the Teenage Witch alum Paul Feig on today to discuss some true scary stories from his home state of Michigan! Paul is truly one of the most delightful people we have had the pleasure of chatting with and this was such a fun and spooky episode! Happy Holidays and go watch Paul's newest film School For Good and Evil on Netflix! Check out Paul's cocktail book! Cocktail Time! Watch The School For Good and Evil on Netflix Paul made his own gin and it's won awards and shit! true crime, exhibit c true full 409 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2u3pDO11UAIwy7j7p0GKqCA3Jrf7SB0Py0BEpvT1Kns Flesh Pedestrians, Demons & Summer Camp with Andrew from Let's Not Meet! Today we have a real treat, friends! We got to hang with Andrew from Let's Not Meet and Odd Trails and had an absolute nightmarish blast. We have some true and terrifying campfire tales to share with you including some flesh pedestrians in the woods, a demon doll and a near miss with a real killer at Summer camp. You also get some lucid dreaming and sleep paralysis chat thrown in for good measure. Happy Friday, friends!


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]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/flesh-pedestrians-demons-summer-camp-with-andrew-from-lets-not-meet-RmDmcsxH Today we have a real treat, friends! We got to hang with Andrew from Let's Not Meet and Odd Trails and had an absolute nightmarish blast. We have some true and terrifying campfire tales to share with you including some flesh pedestrians in the woods, a demon doll and a near miss with a real killer at Summer camp. You also get some lucid dreaming and sleep paralysis chat thrown in for good measure. Happy Friday, friends!


Check out Andew's awesome and VERY creepy pods! They are exactly what everyone is missing in their lives.


Let's Not Meet - https://letsnotmeetpodcast.com/

Odd Trails - http://oddtrails.com

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]]> Flesh Pedestrians, Demons & Summer Camp with Andrew from Let's Not Meet! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:46 Today we have a real treat, friends! We got to hang with Andrew from Let's Not Meet and Odd Trails and had an absolute nightmarish blast. We have some true and terrifying campfire tales to share with you including some flesh pedestrians in the woods, a demon doll and a near miss with a real killer at Summer camp. You also get some lucid dreaming and sleep paralysis chat thrown in for good measure. Happy Friday, friends!  Check out Andew's awesome and VERY creepy pods! They are exactly what everyone is missing in their lives.  Let's Not Meet - https://letsnotmeetpodcast.com/ Odd Trails - http://oddtrails.com  Cryptic County Podcasts (All my shows) - https://crypticcountypodcasts.com/ Today we have a real treat, friends! We got to hang with Andrew from Let's Not Meet and Odd Trails and had an absolute nightmarish blast. We have some true and terrifying campfire tales to share with you including some flesh pedestrians in the woods, a demon doll and a near miss with a real killer at Summer camp. You also get some lucid dreaming and sleep paralysis chat thrown in for good measure. Happy Friday, friends!  Check out Andew's awesome and VERY creepy pods! They are exactly what everyone is missing in their lives.  Let's Not Meet - https://letsnotmeetpodcast.com/ Odd Trails - http://oddtrails.com  Cryptic County Podcasts (All my shows) - https://crypticcountypodcasts.com/ true crime, exhibit c true full 408 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Oce7XhdrbeLydqefKSIt3-qfzem0i7MYKoDthCZ9x6U The Yorkshire Ripper Part 4 We've reached a conclusion here folks, and by the end of this Peter will be apprehended. First though, there were more fuck ups to be made in the investigation. More and more evidence headquarters were set up across various areas only leading to important information being completely looked over. Peter was also spoken to several more times, but really why was he? The investigators didn't even check up on his alibis. Then one night in 1981 Peter picked up a woman he intended to kill and little did he know she would be the one to end it all.


Thank you to David White for being such a trooper and helping me with this research!


Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6.

Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom.

Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books.

Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing .

Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13.


1980. "Union support sought for women to carry weapons." The Times, December 1.

Wark, Penny. 1999. "The Ripper: why did so many women have to die." The Times, September 30.


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]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-yorkshire-ripper-part-4-Jch98_TF We've reached a conclusion here folks, and by the end of this Peter will be apprehended. First though, there were more fuck ups to be made in the investigation. More and more evidence headquarters were set up across various areas only leading to important information being completely looked over. Peter was also spoken to several more times, but really why was he? The investigators didn't even check up on his alibis. Then one night in 1981 Peter picked up a woman he intended to kill and little did he know she would be the one to end it all.


Thank you to David White for being such a trooper and helping me with this research!


Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6.

Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom.

Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books.

Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing .

Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13.


1980. "Union support sought for women to carry weapons." The Times, December 1.

Wark, Penny. 1999. "The Ripper: why did so many women have to die." The Times, September 30.


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]]> The Yorkshire Ripper Part 4 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:37 We've reached a conclusion here folks, and by the end of this Peter will be apprehended. First though, there were more fuck ups to be made in the investigation. More and more evidence headquarters were set up across various areas only leading to important information being completely looked over. Peter was also spoken to several more times, but really why was he? The investigators didn't even check up on his alibis. Then one night in 1981 Peter picked up a woman he intended to kill and little did he know she would be the one to end it all. Thank you to David White for being such a trooper and helping me with this research! Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6. Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom. Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books. Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing . Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13. 1980. "Union support sought for women to carry weapons." The Times, December 1. Wark, Penny. 1999. "The Ripper: why did so many women have to die." The Times, September 30. We've reached a conclusion here folks, and by the end of this Peter will be apprehended. First though, there were more fuck ups to be made in the investigation. More and more evidence headquarters were set up across various areas only leading to important information being completely looked over. Peter was also spoken to several more times, but really why was he? The investigators didn't even check up on his alibis. Then one night in 1981 Peter picked up a woman he intended to kill and little did he know she would be the one to end it all. Thank you to David White for being such a trooper and helping me with this research! Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6. Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom. Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books. Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing . Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13. 1980. "Union support sought for women to carry weapons." The Times, December 1. Wark, Penny. 1999. "The Ripper: why did so many women have to die." The Times, September 30. true crime, exhibit c true full 407 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LAj-dQ0Ue6ewQ7mnxNTlOiNRcd2ote28t5EkNLqq68Q The Yorkshire Ripper Part 3 Part three of The Yorkshire Ripper gets even more brutal than the first 2 episodes. Peter Sutcliffe is really starting to ramp things up. He's getting more violent, more theatrical, and more brazen as the minutes pass. The police will end up speaking to Peter for the second time in this installment (although it certainly won't be the last time) and local news outlets will start receiving Jack The Ripper letters regarding the murders. Hang on tight, the fourth and final episode will be hitting your ear meat next episode!!!


After Evil by Neil Jackson

Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6.


Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom.


Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books.


Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing .


Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13.


Jenkins, Russell. 2011. "DNA closes police file on 'Yorkshire Ripper' murder." The Times, February 9.


Jouve, Nicole Ward. 1986. The Streetcleaner: the Yorkshire Ripper Case on Trial. London: Marion Boyers Publishers.


Kershaw, Ronald. 1978. "Police authority head wants 'ripper' caught dead or alive." The Times, February 15: 4.


Kershaw, Ronald, and Arthur Osman. 1981. "Ripper squad faces serious charge." The Times, January 5: 1.



Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-yorkshire-ripper-part-3-fbAz6mQv Part three of The Yorkshire Ripper gets even more brutal than the first 2 episodes. Peter Sutcliffe is really starting to ramp things up. He's getting more violent, more theatrical, and more brazen as the minutes pass. The police will end up speaking to Peter for the second time in this installment (although it certainly won't be the last time) and local news outlets will start receiving Jack The Ripper letters regarding the murders. Hang on tight, the fourth and final episode will be hitting your ear meat next episode!!!


After Evil by Neil Jackson

Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6.


Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom.


Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books.


Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing .


Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13.


Jenkins, Russell. 2011. "DNA closes police file on 'Yorkshire Ripper' murder." The Times, February 9.


Jouve, Nicole Ward. 1986. The Streetcleaner: the Yorkshire Ripper Case on Trial. London: Marion Boyers Publishers.


Kershaw, Ronald. 1978. "Police authority head wants 'ripper' caught dead or alive." The Times, February 15: 4.


Kershaw, Ronald, and Arthur Osman. 1981. "Ripper squad faces serious charge." The Times, January 5: 1.



Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Yorkshire Ripper Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:16 Part three of The Yorkshire Ripper gets even more brutal than the first 2 episodes. Peter Sutcliffe is really starting to ramp things up. He's getting more violent, more theatrical, and more brazen as the minutes pass. The police will end up speaking to Peter for the second time in this installment (although it certainly won't be the last time) and local news outlets will start receiving Jack The Ripper letters regarding the murders. Hang on tight, the fourth and final episode will be hitting your ear meat next episode!!! After Evil by Neil Jackson Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6. Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom. Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books. Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing . Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13. Jenkins, Russell. 2011. "DNA closes police file on 'Yorkshire Ripper' murder." The Times, February 9. Jouve, Nicole Ward. 1986. The Streetcleaner: the Yorkshire Ripper Case on Trial. London: Marion Boyers Publishers. Kershaw, Ronald. 1978. "Police authority head wants 'ripper' caught dead or alive." The Times, February 15: 4. Kershaw, Ronald, and Arthur Osman. 1981. "Ripper squad faces serious charge." The Times, January 5: 1. Part three of The Yorkshire Ripper gets even more brutal than the first 2 episodes. Peter Sutcliffe is really starting to ramp things up. He's getting more violent, more theatrical, and more brazen as the minutes pass. The police will end up speaking to Peter for the second time in this installment (although it certainly won't be the last time) and local news outlets will start receiving Jack The Ripper letters regarding the murders. Hang on tight, the fourth and final episode will be hitting your ear meat next episode!!! After Evil by Neil Jackson Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6. Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom. Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books. Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing . Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13. Jenkins, Russell. 2011. "DNA closes police file on 'Yorkshire Ripper' murder." The Times, February 9. Jouve, Nicole Ward. 1986. The Streetcleaner: the Yorkshire Ripper Case on Trial. London: Marion Boyers Publishers. Kershaw, Ronald. 1978. "Police authority head wants 'ripper' caught dead or alive." The Times, February 15: 4. Kershaw, Ronald, and Arthur Osman. 1981. "Ripper squad faces serious charge." The Times, January 5: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 406 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/jj13N3dDYVlbZbzm3JNdzAKjMz-CsuvzzQu6DYtMV9g Listener Tales 61: Across The Pond Edition OMG! Listener tales, brought to you by you from you for you, and ALL ABOUT YOU. This batch of listener tales comes from our favorite people across the pond. You guys just seriously know how to deliver. We've got an instance of Home Mass gone demonically wrong, an evil spirit attaching itself to a school-aged child, a haunted house or haunted human (you decide) and so much more! We hope you enjoy and feel free to send in your own listener tale to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "listener tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-61-across-the-pond-edition-H2mERLEk OMG! Listener tales, brought to you by you from you for you, and ALL ABOUT YOU. This batch of listener tales comes from our favorite people across the pond. You guys just seriously know how to deliver. We've got an instance of Home Mass gone demonically wrong, an evil spirit attaching itself to a school-aged child, a haunted house or haunted human (you decide) and so much more! We hope you enjoy and feel free to send in your own listener tale to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "listener tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Listener Tales 61: Across The Pond Edition Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:06 OMG! Listener tales, brought to you by you from you for you, and ALL ABOUT YOU. This batch of listener tales comes from our favorite people across the pond. You guys just seriously know how to deliver. We've got an instance of Home Mass gone demonically wrong, an evil spirit attaching itself to a school-aged child, a haunted house or haunted human (you decide) and so much more! We hope you enjoy and feel free to send in your own listener tale to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "listener tale" somewhere in the subject line :) OMG! Listener tales, brought to you by you from you for you, and ALL ABOUT YOU. This batch of listener tales comes from our favorite people across the pond. You guys just seriously know how to deliver. We've got an instance of Home Mass gone demonically wrong, an evil spirit attaching itself to a school-aged child, a haunted house or haunted human (you decide) and so much more! We hope you enjoy and feel free to send in your own listener tale to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "listener tale" somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 405 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hzWf2UugfeL1q-DO_C5rCFqUszfhgB3dfXY1efCBLKY The Yorkshire Ripper Part 2 Part two of the Yorkshire Rippers, unfortunately, includes many many more murders and Peter Sutcliffe continuing to evade law enforcement. So many women had to lose their lives and still, Peter seemed untouchable. We also discuss the unbelievable way this case was handled in the press and how the victims were treated as well.

Luckily, toward the end of this episode, you’ll hear that Peter started to lose it a bit, and made some stupid (but lucky for us) mistakes. Law enforcement would get a bit of a clue that led straight to Peter, but would it be enough to stop him in his tracks and arrest him right there on the spot? Well, you’re about to find out!


Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6.


Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom.


Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books.


Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing .


Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13.



Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-yorkshire-ripper-part-2-CZVMJ04V Part two of the Yorkshire Rippers, unfortunately, includes many many more murders and Peter Sutcliffe continuing to evade law enforcement. So many women had to lose their lives and still, Peter seemed untouchable. We also discuss the unbelievable way this case was handled in the press and how the victims were treated as well.

Luckily, toward the end of this episode, you’ll hear that Peter started to lose it a bit, and made some stupid (but lucky for us) mistakes. Law enforcement would get a bit of a clue that led straight to Peter, but would it be enough to stop him in his tracks and arrest him right there on the spot? Well, you’re about to find out!


Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6.


Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom.


Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books.


Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing .


Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13.



Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Yorkshire Ripper Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:18 Part two of the Yorkshire Rippers, unfortunately, includes many many more murders and Peter Sutcliffe continuing to evade law enforcement. So many women had to lose their lives and still, Peter seemed untouchable. We also discuss the unbelievable way this case was handled in the press and how the victims were treated as well. Luckily, toward the end of this episode, you’ll hear that Peter started to lose it a bit, and made some stupid (but lucky for us) mistakes. Law enforcement would get a bit of a clue that led straight to Peter, but would it be enough to stop him in his tracks and arrest him right there on the spot? Well, you’re about to find out! Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6. Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom. Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books. Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing . Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13. Part two of the Yorkshire Rippers, unfortunately, includes many many more murders and Peter Sutcliffe continuing to evade law enforcement. So many women had to lose their lives and still, Peter seemed untouchable. We also discuss the unbelievable way this case was handled in the press and how the victims were treated as well. Luckily, toward the end of this episode, you’ll hear that Peter started to lose it a bit, and made some stupid (but lucky for us) mistakes. Law enforcement would get a bit of a clue that led straight to Peter, but would it be enough to stop him in his tracks and arrest him right there on the spot? Well, you’re about to find out! Apple, R.W. 1981. "Truck driver in Britain confesses at his trial to killing 13 women." New York Times, April 30: A6. Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom. Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books. Cross, Roger. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper: the In-depth Study of a Killer and his Methods. New York, NY: Dell Publishing . Gazette News Services. 1981. "God's voice made me kill Yorkshire Ripper tells jury." The Gazette, May 12: 13. true crime, exhibit c true full 404 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/t3HC3bQ9y0bs27PiW8rx3qS1gITaI4JIy-ytHA6-xZA The Yorkshire Ripper Part 1 Peter Sutcliffe, who would later become known as the Yorkshire Ripper, is probably one of the gnarlier serial killers we have covered. Throughout the 70’s he terrorized the streets of Yorkshire, brutally assaulting and murdering women he believed to be sex workers. In part one Alaina explains to us how he slowly became this monster, his first attacks and ends on a survivor that would eventually help lead the police to Peter. In part two, unfortunately there are more attacks and murders to tell but have no fear, this sadistic killer would eventually be stopped.




Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom.


Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-yorkshire-ripper-part-1-7CHOdpNs Peter Sutcliffe, who would later become known as the Yorkshire Ripper, is probably one of the gnarlier serial killers we have covered. Throughout the 70’s he terrorized the streets of Yorkshire, brutally assaulting and murdering women he believed to be sex workers. In part one Alaina explains to us how he slowly became this monster, his first attacks and ends on a survivor that would eventually help lead the police to Peter. In part two, unfortunately there are more attacks and murders to tell but have no fear, this sadistic killer would eventually be stopped.




Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom.


Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Yorkshire Ripper Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:19:07 Peter Sutcliffe, who would later become known as the Yorkshire Ripper, is probably one of the gnarlier serial killers we have covered. Throughout the 70’s he terrorized the streets of Yorkshire, brutally assaulting and murdering women he believed to be sex workers. In part one Alaina explains to us how he slowly became this monster, his first attacks and ends on a survivor that would eventually help lead the police to Peter. In part two, unfortunately there are more attacks and murders to tell but have no fear, this sadistic killer would eventually be stopped. Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom. Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books. Peter Sutcliffe, who would later become known as the Yorkshire Ripper, is probably one of the gnarlier serial killers we have covered. Throughout the 70’s he terrorized the streets of Yorkshire, brutally assaulting and murdering women he believed to be sex workers. In part one Alaina explains to us how he slowly became this monster, his first attacks and ends on a survivor that would eventually help lead the police to Peter. In part two, unfortunately there are more attacks and murders to tell but have no fear, this sadistic killer would eventually be stopped. Byford, Lawrence. 1981. The Yorkshire Ripper Case: Review of the Police Investigation of the Case. Evaluation, Inspector of the Constabulary , Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom, London: Secretary of State for the Home Department, United Kingdom. Cobb, Richard Charles. 2019. On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed. South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books. true crime, exhibit c true full 403 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2r9tTSWA-jctdZ6ilIflh4b0mr-xCEKE4s8mPMuqQNU Listener Tales 60 Listener tales!!!! Brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment is absolutely wild, as usual. You guys stay out there delivering. This batch includes a crazy haunted house story, (you know like, our favorite thing ever) a listener that survived a hit and run and a listener who was pulled over by…not the cops! If you have a listener tale please feel free to send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2022 08:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-60-1_qru4jX Listener tales!!!! Brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment is absolutely wild, as usual. You guys stay out there delivering. This batch includes a crazy haunted house story, (you know like, our favorite thing ever) a listener that survived a hit and run and a listener who was pulled over by…not the cops! If you have a listener tale please feel free to send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 60 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:25 Listener tales!!!! Brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment is absolutely wild, as usual. You guys stay out there delivering. This batch includes a crazy haunted house story, (you know like, our favorite thing ever) a listener that survived a hit and run and a listener who was pulled over by…not the cops! If you have a listener tale please feel free to send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) Listener tales!!!! Brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment is absolutely wild, as usual. You guys stay out there delivering. This batch includes a crazy haunted house story, (you know like, our favorite thing ever) a listener that survived a hit and run and a listener who was pulled over by…not the cops! If you have a listener tale please feel free to send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 402 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0eZTecHIOxAptKPvAB9XPwN9c4eVCfnuzCVeiolbInI The Violent Deaths of Bog Bodies Alaina brings us something a little different this week, BOG BODIES! All across the world in different bogs, bodies have been found almost perfectly preserved. All because of a simple little landscaping tool: Peat Moss. And your peat moss might just be haunted. Alaina tells us of 9 different Bog Bodies that have been discovered throughout the years, one of which landed a murderer in prison for the rest of his life. And if you love this episode, don’t worry there are plenty more Bog Bodies to be covered in the future.


Bog Bodies Uncovered: Solving Europe's Ancient Mystery by Miranda Aldhouse-Green (Link:https://www.amazon.com/Bog-Bodies-Uncovered-Solving-Europes-ebook/dp/B012BH9DGQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=28ZDF5XXTOXEE&keywords=bog+bodies&qid=1668630485&sprefix=%2Caps%2C51&sr=8-2))

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-violent-deaths-of-bog-bodies-kQS6ZYKh Alaina brings us something a little different this week, BOG BODIES! All across the world in different bogs, bodies have been found almost perfectly preserved. All because of a simple little landscaping tool: Peat Moss. And your peat moss might just be haunted. Alaina tells us of 9 different Bog Bodies that have been discovered throughout the years, one of which landed a murderer in prison for the rest of his life. And if you love this episode, don’t worry there are plenty more Bog Bodies to be covered in the future.


Bog Bodies Uncovered: Solving Europe's Ancient Mystery by Miranda Aldhouse-Green (Link:https://www.amazon.com/Bog-Bodies-Uncovered-Solving-Europes-ebook/dp/B012BH9DGQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=28ZDF5XXTOXEE&keywords=bog+bodies&qid=1668630485&sprefix=%2Caps%2C51&sr=8-2))

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Violent Deaths of Bog Bodies Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:03 Alaina brings us something a little different this week, BOG BODIES! All across the world in different bogs, bodies have been found almost perfectly preserved. All because of a simple little landscaping tool: Peat Moss. And your peat moss might just be haunted. Alaina tells us of 9 different Bog Bodies that have been discovered throughout the years, one of which landed a murderer in prison for the rest of his life. And if you love this episode, don’t worry there are plenty more Bog Bodies to be covered in the future. Bog Bodies Uncovered: Solving Europe's Ancient Mystery by Miranda Aldhouse-Green (Link:https://www.amazon.com/Bog-Bodies-Uncovered-Solving-Europes-ebook/dp/B012BH9DGQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=28ZDF5XXTOXEE&keywords=bog+bodies&qid=1668630485&sprefix=%2Caps%2C51&sr=8-2)) Alaina brings us something a little different this week, BOG BODIES! All across the world in different bogs, bodies have been found almost perfectly preserved. All because of a simple little landscaping tool: Peat Moss. And your peat moss might just be haunted. Alaina tells us of 9 different Bog Bodies that have been discovered throughout the years, one of which landed a murderer in prison for the rest of his life. And if you love this episode, don’t worry there are plenty more Bog Bodies to be covered in the future. Bog Bodies Uncovered: Solving Europe's Ancient Mystery by Miranda Aldhouse-Green (Link:https://www.amazon.com/Bog-Bodies-Uncovered-Solving-Europes-ebook/dp/B012BH9DGQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=28ZDF5XXTOXEE&keywords=bog+bodies&qid=1668630485&sprefix=%2Caps%2C51&sr=8-2)) true crime, exhibit c true full 401 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/jl6CEFt4c8JFKRtLQtaFK7TYl4IFS8mbh7_KW53EDEc The Murder of Molly McLaren Molly McLaren was just starting out at University when she met Joshua Stimpson via tinder. The two of them seemed to have a lot in common and hit it off instantly. Josh told Molly that she was his first real girlfriend, and that was comforting to her because he was her first serious relationship. In all reality Josh was lying, he had dated women in the past and actually terrorized many of them. Molly would soon learn that he was a dangerous individual, and took all the right steps to get away from him. But he was a vile, sick and twisted individual who simply couldn’t handle hearing “no.” from a woman.


If you or someone you know is involved in a dangerous situation with their partner or ex partner there are avenues to reach out to for help:


* National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300 run by Suzy Lamplugh Trust (in the UK)

* Call Paladin, the National Stalking Advisory Service on 020 3866 4107 (in the UK)

* https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/ (for the us)

* 800-799-7233 (The national domestic violence hotline)


For tips related to the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapinplease call 208-883-7180 or send an email to tipline@ci.moscow.id.us




Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-molly-mclaren-QycrqegT Molly McLaren was just starting out at University when she met Joshua Stimpson via tinder. The two of them seemed to have a lot in common and hit it off instantly. Josh told Molly that she was his first real girlfriend, and that was comforting to her because he was her first serious relationship. In all reality Josh was lying, he had dated women in the past and actually terrorized many of them. Molly would soon learn that he was a dangerous individual, and took all the right steps to get away from him. But he was a vile, sick and twisted individual who simply couldn’t handle hearing “no.” from a woman.


If you or someone you know is involved in a dangerous situation with their partner or ex partner there are avenues to reach out to for help:


* National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300 run by Suzy Lamplugh Trust (in the UK)

* Call Paladin, the National Stalking Advisory Service on 020 3866 4107 (in the UK)

* https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/ (for the us)

* 800-799-7233 (The national domestic violence hotline)


For tips related to the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapinplease call 208-883-7180 or send an email to tipline@ci.moscow.id.us




Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Murder of Molly McLaren Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:25:17 Molly McLaren was just starting out at University when she met Joshua Stimpson via tinder. The two of them seemed to have a lot in common and hit it off instantly. Josh told Molly that she was his first real girlfriend, and that was comforting to her because he was her first serious relationship. In all reality Josh was lying, he had dated women in the past and actually terrorized many of them. Molly would soon learn that he was a dangerous individual, and took all the right steps to get away from him. But he was a vile, sick and twisted individual who simply couldn’t handle hearing “no.” from a woman.  If you or someone you know is involved in a dangerous situation with their partner or ex partner there are avenues to reach out to for help: * National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300 run by Suzy Lamplugh Trust (in the UK) * Call Paladin, the National Stalking Advisory Service on 020 3866 4107 (in the UK) *  https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/ (for the us) * 800-799-7233 (The national domestic violence hotline)


For tips related to the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapinplease call 208-883-7180 or send an email to tipline@ci.moscow.id.us Molly McLaren was just starting out at University when she met Joshua Stimpson via tinder. The two of them seemed to have a lot in common and hit it off instantly. Josh told Molly that she was his first real girlfriend, and that was comforting to her because he was her first serious relationship. In all reality Josh was lying, he had dated women in the past and actually terrorized many of them. Molly would soon learn that he was a dangerous individual, and took all the right steps to get away from him. But he was a vile, sick and twisted individual who simply couldn’t handle hearing “no.” from a woman.  If you or someone you know is involved in a dangerous situation with their partner or ex partner there are avenues to reach out to for help: * National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300 run by Suzy Lamplugh Trust (in the UK) * Call Paladin, the National Stalking Advisory Service on 020 3866 4107 (in the UK) *  https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/ (for the us) * 800-799-7233 (The national domestic violence hotline)


For tips related to the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapinplease call 208-883-7180 or send an email to tipline@ci.moscow.id.us true crime, exhibit c true full 400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ySHHe56sFhw2CgI-3RiaOVBcPQAI13VroWdWRVK4ssM Listener Tales 59: Australia & New Zealand Edition! Listener tales but make it Australian and New Zealand-ish! Some of our aussie-awesome and kiwi listeners wrote in epic tales and we figured why not theme it out this week!? We've got potential dead bodies, haunted hikes (Ash feels like all hikes are haunted) and we've even got family secrets to share!! If you would like to share your listener tale with us you can do so by sending it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with listener tale somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-59-australia-new-zealand-edition-paS2s7b7 Listener tales but make it Australian and New Zealand-ish! Some of our aussie-awesome and kiwi listeners wrote in epic tales and we figured why not theme it out this week!? We've got potential dead bodies, haunted hikes (Ash feels like all hikes are haunted) and we've even got family secrets to share!! If you would like to share your listener tale with us you can do so by sending it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with listener tale somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 59: Australia & New Zealand Edition! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:50 Listener tales but make it Australian and New Zealand-ish! Some of our aussie-awesome and kiwi listeners wrote in epic tales and we figured why not theme it out this week!? We've got potential dead bodies, haunted hikes (Ash feels like all hikes are haunted) and we've even got family secrets to share!! If you would like to share your listener tale with us you can do so by sending it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with listener tale somewhere in the subject line :) Listener tales but make it Australian and New Zealand-ish! Some of our aussie-awesome and kiwi listeners wrote in epic tales and we figured why not theme it out this week!? We've got potential dead bodies, haunted hikes (Ash feels like all hikes are haunted) and we've even got family secrets to share!! If you would like to share your listener tale with us you can do so by sending it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with listener tale somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 399 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QcNGjkoz0K_2R2qe5g1RnQtBSKPAX1imWlJu5M3o1vU True Crime & True Hauntings with Sam & Colby! This week Alaina and Ash got to tag along with some pretty well known Youtubers, Sam & Colby to investigate the USS Salem. The USS Salem, though it didn’t see combat, saw a lot of tragedy and a lot of death during the time it was commissioned. There were many, many deaths on board which led to many hauntings that still take place today! In this episode we talk about the Vilisca axe murder house, demonic attachments and our incredibly chilling experience on board!


Sam & Colby's Youtube Channel

Sam & Colby's Xplr Club!!!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/true-crime-true-hauntings-with-sam-colby-NG_DD4Dk This week Alaina and Ash got to tag along with some pretty well known Youtubers, Sam & Colby to investigate the USS Salem. The USS Salem, though it didn’t see combat, saw a lot of tragedy and a lot of death during the time it was commissioned. There were many, many deaths on board which led to many hauntings that still take place today! In this episode we talk about the Vilisca axe murder house, demonic attachments and our incredibly chilling experience on board!


Sam & Colby's Youtube Channel

Sam & Colby's Xplr Club!!!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> True Crime & True Hauntings with Sam & Colby! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:18 This week Alaina and Ash got to tag along with some pretty well known Youtubers, Sam & Colby to investigate the USS Salem. The USS Salem, though it didn’t see combat, saw a lot of tragedy and a lot of death during the time it was commissioned. There were many, many deaths on board which led to many hauntings that still take place today! In this episode we talk about the Vilisca axe murder house, demonic attachments and our incredibly chilling experience on board! Sam & Colby's Youtube Channel Sam & Colby's Xplr Club!!! This week Alaina and Ash got to tag along with some pretty well known Youtubers, Sam & Colby to investigate the USS Salem. The USS Salem, though it didn’t see combat, saw a lot of tragedy and a lot of death during the time it was commissioned. There were many, many deaths on board which led to many hauntings that still take place today! In this episode we talk about the Vilisca axe murder house, demonic attachments and our incredibly chilling experience on board! Sam & Colby's Youtube Channel Sam & Colby's Xplr Club!!! true crime, exhibit c true full 398 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/gNjbxWmVxCeRrcSS5kQ9jSKXaYlYswuCMWdur55VPWM The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen In 1986 Sherri Rasmussen was brutally murdered in her own home. She was a young nurse who had already worked her way to becoming the director of nursing at Glendale Adventist Medical Center and had just gotten married three months earlier. But when her husband John returned home on February 24th, 1986 he found her laying dead on their living room floor and their home absolutely ransacked. Was this a case of robbery gone wrong or was someone in a position of power responsible?


Thank you to the no no no....notorious David White for research assistance:



Archibold, Randal. 2009. "Police Find Unlikely Suspect in a Cold Case: One of Their Own." New York Times, June 13: A11.

Bowden, Mark. 2012. "A Case So Cold It Was Blue." Vanity Fair, July.

McGough, Matthew. 2011. "The Lazarus File." The Atlantic, June.

Mikulan, Steven. 2012. "In plan sight: Stephanie Lazarus was an exemplary cop. She is also a murderer." Los Angeles Magazine, September.

New York Times. 2009. "California: detective must stand trial in 1986 killing." New York Times, December 11.

—. 2009. "California: Detective's Motion Denied." New York Times, December 8.

O'Neill, Ann. 2012. A bite, bullet and broken heart: Former LA cop stands trial for murder. February 8. Accessed November 11, 2022. https://www.cnn.com/2012/02/07/justice/lazarus-trial-cold-case/index.html.

People v. Lazaus. 2015. B241172 (Court of Appeal, Second District, Division 4, California, June 13).

Rasmussen v. City of L.A. 2012. B234731 (Los Angeles County Superior Court, November 15).

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-sherri-rasmussen-5aYqE_Yw In 1986 Sherri Rasmussen was brutally murdered in her own home. She was a young nurse who had already worked her way to becoming the director of nursing at Glendale Adventist Medical Center and had just gotten married three months earlier. But when her husband John returned home on February 24th, 1986 he found her laying dead on their living room floor and their home absolutely ransacked. Was this a case of robbery gone wrong or was someone in a position of power responsible?


Thank you to the no no no....notorious David White for research assistance:



Archibold, Randal. 2009. "Police Find Unlikely Suspect in a Cold Case: One of Their Own." New York Times, June 13: A11.

Bowden, Mark. 2012. "A Case So Cold It Was Blue." Vanity Fair, July.

McGough, Matthew. 2011. "The Lazarus File." The Atlantic, June.

Mikulan, Steven. 2012. "In plan sight: Stephanie Lazarus was an exemplary cop. She is also a murderer." Los Angeles Magazine, September.

New York Times. 2009. "California: detective must stand trial in 1986 killing." New York Times, December 11.

—. 2009. "California: Detective's Motion Denied." New York Times, December 8.

O'Neill, Ann. 2012. A bite, bullet and broken heart: Former LA cop stands trial for murder. February 8. Accessed November 11, 2022. https://www.cnn.com/2012/02/07/justice/lazarus-trial-cold-case/index.html.

People v. Lazaus. 2015. B241172 (Court of Appeal, Second District, Division 4, California, June 13).

Rasmussen v. City of L.A. 2012. B234731 (Los Angeles County Superior Court, November 15).

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:56 In 1986 Sherri Rasmussen was brutally murdered in her own home. She was a young nurse who had already worked her way to becoming the director of nursing at Glendale Adventist Medical Center and had just gotten married three months earlier. But when her husband John returned home on February 24th, 1986 he found her laying dead on their living room floor and their home absolutely ransacked. Was this a case of robbery gone wrong or was someone in a position of power responsible? Thank you to the no no no....notorious David White for research assistance: Archibold, Randal. 2009. "Police Find Unlikely Suspect in a Cold Case: One of Their Own." New York Times, June 13: A11. Bowden, Mark. 2012. "A Case So Cold It Was Blue." Vanity Fair, July. McGough, Matthew. 2011. "The Lazarus File." The Atlantic, June. Mikulan, Steven. 2012. "In plan sight: Stephanie Lazarus was an exemplary cop. She is also a murderer." Los Angeles Magazine, September. New York Times. 2009. "California: detective must stand trial in 1986 killing." New York Times, December 11. —. 2009. "California: Detective's Motion Denied." New York Times, December 8. O'Neill, Ann. 2012. A bite, bullet and broken heart: Former LA cop stands trial for murder. February 8. Accessed November 11, 2022. https://www.cnn.com/2012/02/07/justice/lazarus-trial-cold-case/index.html. People v. Lazaus. 2015. B241172 (Court of Appeal, Second District, Division 4, California, June 13). Rasmussen v. City of L.A. 2012. B234731 (Los Angeles County Superior Court, November 15). In 1986 Sherri Rasmussen was brutally murdered in her own home. She was a young nurse who had already worked her way to becoming the director of nursing at Glendale Adventist Medical Center and had just gotten married three months earlier. But when her husband John returned home on February 24th, 1986 he found her laying dead on their living room floor and their home absolutely ransacked. Was this a case of robbery gone wrong or was someone in a position of power responsible? Thank you to the no no no....notorious David White for research assistance: Archibold, Randal. 2009. "Police Find Unlikely Suspect in a Cold Case: One of Their Own." New York Times, June 13: A11. Bowden, Mark. 2012. "A Case So Cold It Was Blue." Vanity Fair, July. McGough, Matthew. 2011. "The Lazarus File." The Atlantic, June. Mikulan, Steven. 2012. "In plan sight: Stephanie Lazarus was an exemplary cop. She is also a murderer." Los Angeles Magazine, September. New York Times. 2009. "California: detective must stand trial in 1986 killing." New York Times, December 11. —. 2009. "California: Detective's Motion Denied." New York Times, December 8. O'Neill, Ann. 2012. A bite, bullet and broken heart: Former LA cop stands trial for murder. February 8. Accessed November 11, 2022. https://www.cnn.com/2012/02/07/justice/lazarus-trial-cold-case/index.html. People v. Lazaus. 2015. B241172 (Court of Appeal, Second District, Division 4, California, June 13). Rasmussen v. City of L.A. 2012. B234731 (Los Angeles County Superior Court, November 15). true crime, exhibit c true full 397 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5Akf7kI6vcNXKQ0WQ93dceoUBetxkscayiv5r3KwZdE Terrifying Amusement Parks with Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt Join Alaina and Ash as we welcome Holly and Bridget from Girls Next Level (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4b95311-ca6d-4a7c-b8bf-d90661b5c9d4/girls-next-level) podcast! Today we talked with these two goddesses about terrifying amusement parks, cults and brain eating amoebas. It’s fun!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/terrifying-amusement-parks-with-holly-madison-and-bridget-marquardt-mwE1kMTJ Join Alaina and Ash as we welcome Holly and Bridget from Girls Next Level (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4b95311-ca6d-4a7c-b8bf-d90661b5c9d4/girls-next-level) podcast! Today we talked with these two goddesses about terrifying amusement parks, cults and brain eating amoebas. It’s fun!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Terrifying Amusement Parks with Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:39 Join Alaina and Ash as we welcome Holly and Bridget from Girls Next Level (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4b95311-ca6d-4a7c-b8bf-d90661b5c9d4/girls-next-level) podcast! Today we talked with these two goddesses about terrifying amusement parks, cults and brain eating amoebas. It’s fun! Join Alaina and Ash as we welcome Holly and Bridget from Girls Next Level (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4b95311-ca6d-4a7c-b8bf-d90661b5c9d4/girls-next-level) podcast! Today we talked with these two goddesses about terrifying amusement parks, cults and brain eating amoebas. It’s fun! true crime, exhibit c true full 396 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/3w1SdV6RJ8AfD4vpfE83CAr88iXWAb2p0k7jwNMl5gs The French Maid Killer Martin Dumollard Let's go trek through France in the late 1850's, shall we? Martin Dumollard witnessed his father's brutal torture and execution at the age of 4 and from that moment on, he became an unfeeling machine of mayhem. He robbed, assaulted and murdered his way through adulthood until finally, his terrorizing reign came to a fitting end.


Thank you to the majestic David White for research assistance!


Caledonian Mercury. 1862. "Trial of an Extraordinary Murder in France." Caledonian Mercury, February 4.

do moy yard, Martin. 1862. do moy yard the fiend : he violates fifteen young girls, steals their clothes, and buries them alive : a full account of his trial and conviction. New York, NY: National Police Gazette.

Green, Ryan. 2022. Crimson Petticoats: The Betrayal, Brutality and Bloodshed behind the French Maid Massacres. Independently published.

Shields Daily Gazette. 1891. "Gossip of the Day." Shields Daily Gazette, August 25: 4.

The Liverpool Mercury. 1862. "Fearful Series of Murders and Outrages in France." The Liverpool Mercury, February 3: 4.

The Morning Post. 1862. "Extraordinary Trial for Murder in France." The Morning Post, February 4: 3.

The Sunday Times. 1862. "Horrible Violation and Murders in France." The Sunday Times, February 9: 2.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-french-maid-killer-martin-dumollard-PuV8pf1W Let's go trek through France in the late 1850's, shall we? Martin Dumollard witnessed his father's brutal torture and execution at the age of 4 and from that moment on, he became an unfeeling machine of mayhem. He robbed, assaulted and murdered his way through adulthood until finally, his terrorizing reign came to a fitting end.


Thank you to the majestic David White for research assistance!


Caledonian Mercury. 1862. "Trial of an Extraordinary Murder in France." Caledonian Mercury, February 4.

do moy yard, Martin. 1862. do moy yard the fiend : he violates fifteen young girls, steals their clothes, and buries them alive : a full account of his trial and conviction. New York, NY: National Police Gazette.

Green, Ryan. 2022. Crimson Petticoats: The Betrayal, Brutality and Bloodshed behind the French Maid Massacres. Independently published.

Shields Daily Gazette. 1891. "Gossip of the Day." Shields Daily Gazette, August 25: 4.

The Liverpool Mercury. 1862. "Fearful Series of Murders and Outrages in France." The Liverpool Mercury, February 3: 4.

The Morning Post. 1862. "Extraordinary Trial for Murder in France." The Morning Post, February 4: 3.

The Sunday Times. 1862. "Horrible Violation and Murders in France." The Sunday Times, February 9: 2.

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]]> The French Maid Killer Martin Dumollard Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:28 Let's go trek through France in the late 1850's, shall we? Martin Dumollard witnessed his father's brutal torture and execution at the age of 4 and from that moment on, he became an unfeeling machine of mayhem. He robbed, assaulted and murdered his way through adulthood until finally, his terrorizing reign came to a fitting end.  Thank you to the majestic David White for research assistance! Caledonian Mercury. 1862. "Trial of an Extraordinary Murder in France." Caledonian Mercury, February 4. do moy yard, Martin. 1862. do moy yard the fiend : he violates fifteen young girls, steals their clothes, and buries them alive : a full account of his trial and conviction. New York, NY: National Police Gazette. Green, Ryan. 2022. Crimson Petticoats: The Betrayal, Brutality and Bloodshed behind the French Maid Massacres. Independently published. Shields Daily Gazette. 1891. "Gossip of the Day." Shields Daily Gazette, August 25: 4. The Liverpool Mercury. 1862. "Fearful Series of Murders and Outrages in France." The Liverpool Mercury, February 3: 4. The Morning Post. 1862. "Extraordinary Trial for Murder in France." The Morning Post, February 4: 3. The Sunday Times. 1862. "Horrible Violation and Murders in France." The Sunday Times, February 9: 2. Let's go trek through France in the late 1850's, shall we? Martin Dumollard witnessed his father's brutal torture and execution at the age of 4 and from that moment on, he became an unfeeling machine of mayhem. He robbed, assaulted and murdered his way through adulthood until finally, his terrorizing reign came to a fitting end.  Thank you to the majestic David White for research assistance! Caledonian Mercury. 1862. "Trial of an Extraordinary Murder in France." Caledonian Mercury, February 4. do moy yard, Martin. 1862. do moy yard the fiend : he violates fifteen young girls, steals their clothes, and buries them alive : a full account of his trial and conviction. New York, NY: National Police Gazette. Green, Ryan. 2022. Crimson Petticoats: The Betrayal, Brutality and Bloodshed behind the French Maid Massacres. Independently published. Shields Daily Gazette. 1891. "Gossip of the Day." Shields Daily Gazette, August 25: 4. The Liverpool Mercury. 1862. "Fearful Series of Murders and Outrages in France." The Liverpool Mercury, February 3: 4. The Morning Post. 1862. "Extraordinary Trial for Murder in France." The Morning Post, February 4: 3. The Sunday Times. 1862. "Horrible Violation and Murders in France." The Sunday Times, February 9: 2. true crime, exhibit c true full 395 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/YT8-Z9cGBljPYeaTGezljQnez550-vgaX8M2A-46jU0 Fred & Dolly Oesterreich Ash brings us the story of Dolly Oesterreich and the murder of her husband Fred. When Fred was murdered late one summer night in the couple's home the police wondered if this was a burglary gone wrong. But they would soon learn they had always been closer to catching the killer than they realized. This is a tale of scorned lovers, deception, and lies but ultimately justice prevails.


Thank you to David White for research assistance.


References

Associated Press. 1930. "Sanhuber's Latest Story Under Fire." Evening Star, June 26: C3.

—. 1930. "Attic Woman's Trial Nears End." Los Aangeles Times, August 20.

Berkeley Daily Gazette. 1930. "Must Face Trial Together." Berkeley Daily Gazette, April 30: 18.

Boston Globe. 1930. "Brother of Victim Plans Will Contest." Boston Globe, April 13: A19.

Daily Boston Globe. 1930. "Hopelessly Deadlocked Oesterreich Jury Reports." Daily Boston Globe, August 25: 12.

—. 1930. "Widow of Victim Silent on Murder." Daily Boston Globe, April 11: 34.

L.A. Public Library. 1930. Otto in court. Photograph and caption. Los Angeles, California, June.

Lardinois, Anna. 2021. The Legend of Milwaukee’s Most Infamous Love Triangle. April 13. Accessed November 3, 2022. https://www.milwaukeemag.com/the-legend-of-milwaukees-most-infamous-love-triangle/.

Los Angeles Times. 1922. "Police Question Harry Vose." Los Angeles Times, August 28: 15.

—. 1922. "Trap Ser for Man's Killers." Los Angeles Times, August 25: 21.

Milwaukee Sentinel. 1930. "Bare Oesterreich Fire Plot." Milwaukee Sentinel, April 11: 1.

New York Times. 1961. "'Batman' Figure Dies." New York Times, April 15: 10.

—. 1930. "Indicts Widow in Murder." New York Times, April 18: 7.

Nugent, Addison. 2016. The Married Woman Who Kept Her Lover in the Attic. June 7. Accessed November 3, 2022. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-married-woman-who-kept-her-lover-in-the-attic.

Oxnard Daily Courier. 1930. "Oxnard Daily Courier." Must Face Trials Together, April 30: 1.

Rasmussen, Cecilia. 1995. "‘Bat Man’ Case: a Lurid Tale of Love and Death." Los Angeles Times, March 20.

2017. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Lisa Robinson. Produced by Christopher Dillon.

San Jose News. 1930. "Says Attorney Coached Him in Confession." San Jose News, June 24: 48.

San Pedro News Pilot. 1930. "Attic Lover is Found Guilty." San Pedro News Pilot, July 2.

The Daily Californian. 1923. "Trial Continued." The Daily Californian, October 24: 7.

United Press. 1930. "Third Person May Face Death Trial." Berkeley Daily Gazette, April 18: 21.

—. 1923. "To Attack Testimony." The Eveneing News, July 28: 1.

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]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/fred-dolly-oesterreich-psR9plsm Ash brings us the story of Dolly Oesterreich and the murder of her husband Fred. When Fred was murdered late one summer night in the couple's home the police wondered if this was a burglary gone wrong. But they would soon learn they had always been closer to catching the killer than they realized. This is a tale of scorned lovers, deception, and lies but ultimately justice prevails.


Thank you to David White for research assistance.


References

Associated Press. 1930. "Sanhuber's Latest Story Under Fire." Evening Star, June 26: C3.

—. 1930. "Attic Woman's Trial Nears End." Los Aangeles Times, August 20.

Berkeley Daily Gazette. 1930. "Must Face Trial Together." Berkeley Daily Gazette, April 30: 18.

Boston Globe. 1930. "Brother of Victim Plans Will Contest." Boston Globe, April 13: A19.

Daily Boston Globe. 1930. "Hopelessly Deadlocked Oesterreich Jury Reports." Daily Boston Globe, August 25: 12.

—. 1930. "Widow of Victim Silent on Murder." Daily Boston Globe, April 11: 34.

L.A. Public Library. 1930. Otto in court. Photograph and caption. Los Angeles, California, June.

Lardinois, Anna. 2021. The Legend of Milwaukee’s Most Infamous Love Triangle. April 13. Accessed November 3, 2022. https://www.milwaukeemag.com/the-legend-of-milwaukees-most-infamous-love-triangle/.

Los Angeles Times. 1922. "Police Question Harry Vose." Los Angeles Times, August 28: 15.

—. 1922. "Trap Ser for Man's Killers." Los Angeles Times, August 25: 21.

Milwaukee Sentinel. 1930. "Bare Oesterreich Fire Plot." Milwaukee Sentinel, April 11: 1.

New York Times. 1961. "'Batman' Figure Dies." New York Times, April 15: 10.

—. 1930. "Indicts Widow in Murder." New York Times, April 18: 7.

Nugent, Addison. 2016. The Married Woman Who Kept Her Lover in the Attic. June 7. Accessed November 3, 2022. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-married-woman-who-kept-her-lover-in-the-attic.

Oxnard Daily Courier. 1930. "Oxnard Daily Courier." Must Face Trials Together, April 30: 1.

Rasmussen, Cecilia. 1995. "‘Bat Man’ Case: a Lurid Tale of Love and Death." Los Angeles Times, March 20.

2017. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Lisa Robinson. Produced by Christopher Dillon.

San Jose News. 1930. "Says Attorney Coached Him in Confession." San Jose News, June 24: 48.

San Pedro News Pilot. 1930. "Attic Lover is Found Guilty." San Pedro News Pilot, July 2.

The Daily Californian. 1923. "Trial Continued." The Daily Californian, October 24: 7.

United Press. 1930. "Third Person May Face Death Trial." Berkeley Daily Gazette, April 18: 21.

—. 1923. "To Attack Testimony." The Eveneing News, July 28: 1.

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]]> Fred & Dolly Oesterreich Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:13 Ash brings us the story of Dolly Oesterreich and the murder of her husband Fred. When Fred was murdered late one summer night in the couple's home the police wondered if this was a burglary gone wrong. But they would soon learn they had always been closer to catching the killer than they realized. This is a tale of scorned lovers, deception, and lies but ultimately justice prevails. Thank you to David White for research assistance. References Associated Press. 1930. "Sanhuber's Latest Story Under Fire." Evening Star, June 26: C3. —. 1930. "Attic Woman's Trial Nears End." Los Aangeles Times, August 20. Berkeley Daily Gazette. 1930. "Must Face Trial Together." Berkeley Daily Gazette, April 30: 18. Boston Globe. 1930. "Brother of Victim Plans Will Contest." Boston Globe, April 13: A19. Daily Boston Globe. 1930. "Hopelessly Deadlocked Oesterreich Jury Reports." Daily Boston Globe, August 25: 12. —. 1930. "Widow of Victim Silent on Murder." Daily Boston Globe, April 11: 34. L.A. Public Library. 1930. Otto in court. Photograph and caption. Los Angeles, California, June. Lardinois, Anna. 2021. The Legend of Milwaukee’s Most Infamous Love Triangle. April 13. Accessed November 3, 2022. https://www.milwaukeemag.com/the-legend-of-milwaukees-most-infamous-love-triangle/. Los Angeles Times. 1922. "Police Question Harry Vose." Los Angeles Times, August 28: 15. —. 1922. "Trap Ser for Man's Killers." Los Angeles Times, August 25: 21. Milwaukee Sentinel. 1930. "Bare Oesterreich Fire Plot." Milwaukee Sentinel, April 11: 1. New York Times. 1961. "'Batman' Figure Dies." New York Times, April 15: 10. —. 1930. "Indicts Widow in Murder." New York Times, April 18: 7. Nugent, Addison. 2016. The Married Woman Who Kept Her Lover in the Attic. June 7. Accessed November 3, 2022. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-married-woman-who-kept-her-lover-in-the-attic. Oxnard Daily Courier. 1930. "Oxnard Daily Courier." Must Face Trials Together, April 30: 1. Rasmussen, Cecilia. 1995. "‘Bat Man’ Case: a Lurid Tale of Love and Death." Los Angeles Times, March 20. 2017. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Lisa Robinson. Produced by Christopher Dillon. San Jose News. 1930. "Says Attorney Coached Him in Confession." San Jose News, June 24: 48. San Pedro News Pilot. 1930. "Attic Lover is Found Guilty." San Pedro News Pilot, July 2. The Daily Californian. 1923. "Trial Continued." The Daily Californian, October 24: 7. United Press. 1930. "Third Person May Face Death Trial." Berkeley Daily Gazette, April 18: 21. —. 1923. "To Attack Testimony." The Eveneing News, July 28: 1. Ash brings us the story of Dolly Oesterreich and the murder of her husband Fred. When Fred was murdered late one summer night in the couple's home the police wondered if this was a burglary gone wrong. But they would soon learn they had always been closer to catching the killer than they realized. This is a tale of scorned lovers, deception, and lies but ultimately justice prevails. Thank you to David White for research assistance. References Associated Press. 1930. "Sanhuber's Latest Story Under Fire." Evening Star, June 26: C3. —. 1930. "Attic Woman's Trial Nears End." Los Aangeles Times, August 20. Berkeley Daily Gazette. 1930. "Must Face Trial Together." Berkeley Daily Gazette, April 30: 18. Boston Globe. 1930. "Brother of Victim Plans Will Contest." Boston Globe, April 13: A19. Daily Boston Globe. 1930. "Hopelessly Deadlocked Oesterreich Jury Reports." Daily Boston Globe, August 25: 12. —. 1930. "Widow of Victim Silent on Murder." Daily Boston Globe, April 11: 34. L.A. Public Library. 1930. Otto in court. Photograph and caption. Los Angeles, California, June. Lardinois, Anna. 2021. The Legend of Milwaukee’s Most Infamous Love Triangle. April 13. Accessed November 3, 2022. https://www.milwaukeemag.com/the-legend-of-milwaukees-most-infamous-love-triangle/. Los Angeles Times. 1922. "Police Question Harry Vose." Los Angeles Times, August 28: 15. —. 1922. "Trap Ser for Man's Killers." Los Angeles Times, August 25: 21. Milwaukee Sentinel. 1930. "Bare Oesterreich Fire Plot." Milwaukee Sentinel, April 11: 1. New York Times. 1961. "'Batman' Figure Dies." New York Times, April 15: 10. —. 1930. "Indicts Widow in Murder." New York Times, April 18: 7. Nugent, Addison. 2016. The Married Woman Who Kept Her Lover in the Attic. June 7. Accessed November 3, 2022. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-married-woman-who-kept-her-lover-in-the-attic. Oxnard Daily Courier. 1930. "Oxnard Daily Courier." Must Face Trials Together, April 30: 1. Rasmussen, Cecilia. 1995. "‘Bat Man’ Case: a Lurid Tale of Love and Death." Los Angeles Times, March 20. 2017. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Lisa Robinson. Produced by Christopher Dillon. San Jose News. 1930. "Says Attorney Coached Him in Confession." San Jose News, June 24: 48. San Pedro News Pilot. 1930. "Attic Lover is Found Guilty." San Pedro News Pilot, July 2. The Daily Californian. 1923. "Trial Continued." The Daily Californian, October 24: 7. United Press. 1930. "Third Person May Face Death Trial." Berkeley Daily Gazette, April 18: 21. —. 1923. "To Attack Testimony." The Eveneing News, July 28: 1. true crime, exhibit c true full 394 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Wj-zc5diRRr9i2JNJExqL1KFxgiWkz7CfwcT91UGKec Listener Tales 58 LISTENER TALES!!!!! We have quite the lineup, per usual! There's a mother from beyond who led a firefighter to save her baby, some haunted socks, a ghostly fan of Bach (with sound effects) and a serial killer connection that will leave you with your jaw on the fucking floor. ! If you have a listener tale you'd like to send it please sent it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-58-rlGAL75w LISTENER TALES!!!!! We have quite the lineup, per usual! There's a mother from beyond who led a firefighter to save her baby, some haunted socks, a ghostly fan of Bach (with sound effects) and a serial killer connection that will leave you with your jaw on the fucking floor. ! If you have a listener tale you'd like to send it please sent it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 58 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:21 LISTENER TALES!!!!! We have quite the lineup, per usual! There's a mother from beyond who led a firefighter to save her baby, some haunted socks, a ghostly fan of Bach (with sound effects) and a serial killer connection that will leave you with your jaw on the fucking floor. ! If you have a listener tale you'd like to send it please sent it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) LISTENER TALES!!!!! We have quite the lineup, per usual! There's a mother from beyond who led a firefighter to save her baby, some haunted socks, a ghostly fan of Bach (with sound effects) and a serial killer connection that will leave you with your jaw on the fucking floor. ! If you have a listener tale you'd like to send it please sent it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 393 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/fkbkLqDQhzFu3mXQv6BeIJRwfAJvlUrLvPY3HwRARwA The Butcher of Kingsbury Run Part 2 Our second part of The Cleveland Torso Murders is here and though it is the conclusion, we aren't left with comfort. The Butcher takes several more lives but try as the investigators might, they simply were never able to find out his true identity. Have no fear though, DT Alaina gives us THE SUSPECT OF THE CENTURY!


Thank you to the mystical and beautiful David White for research assistance!


Associated Press. 1938. "Find Cleveland Torso Murders Clew a Dud." Chicago Tribune, August 29: 20.

Badal, James J. 2014. In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland's Torso Murders. Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press.

—. 2022. The Kingsbury Run Murders. Accessed October 10, 2022.

Collins, Max Allen, and A. Brad Schwartz. 2020. Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher. Boston, MA: Mariner Books.

Culley, Jim. n.d. Ness, Eliot. Accessed October 18, 2022.

Lytle, Alea. n.d. Kingsbury Run. Accessed October 12, 2022. https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/376.

Plainesville Telegraph. 1934. "Police Seek to Trace Operation as Key to Torso Murder Mystery." Plainesville Telegraph, September 6.

The Boston Globe. 1938. "Fail to Find House of Torso Suspect." The Boston Globe, August 29: 3.

The Cincinatti Post. 1938. "City's New Safety Unit to Find How Cleveland Cut Its Auto Toll." The Cincinatti Post, December 28: 18.

The El Reno Daily Tribune. 1935. "Decapitated Body is Discovered in Ravine." The El Reno Daily Tribune, September 24: 1.

The Orleans Chronicle. 1938. "Crime." The Orleans Chronicle, August 25.

The Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Head of Torso Believed in Run." The Toledo News-Bee, September 11: 32.

Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Cleveland Maniac Hnuted in Murders." The Cleveland News-Bee, June 6.

United Press. 1938. "Nine Held as Junkman Gives First Real Clue to Torso Killer." New York Daily News, August 25: 6.

—. 1936. "Mad Butcher's Seventh Victim Found By Boys." The Oklahome News, September 15: 14.

—. 1938. "Ten Mile Area Fails to Reveal Single Clue." The Palm Beach Post, August 27: 3.

—. 1937. "Ninth Torso Found Under Cleveland Bridge." The Toledo News-Bee, June 7.

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]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-butcher-of-kingsbury-run-part-2-IBU9qa0j Our second part of The Cleveland Torso Murders is here and though it is the conclusion, we aren't left with comfort. The Butcher takes several more lives but try as the investigators might, they simply were never able to find out his true identity. Have no fear though, DT Alaina gives us THE SUSPECT OF THE CENTURY!


Thank you to the mystical and beautiful David White for research assistance!


Associated Press. 1938. "Find Cleveland Torso Murders Clew a Dud." Chicago Tribune, August 29: 20.

Badal, James J. 2014. In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland's Torso Murders. Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press.

—. 2022. The Kingsbury Run Murders. Accessed October 10, 2022.

Collins, Max Allen, and A. Brad Schwartz. 2020. Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher. Boston, MA: Mariner Books.

Culley, Jim. n.d. Ness, Eliot. Accessed October 18, 2022.

Lytle, Alea. n.d. Kingsbury Run. Accessed October 12, 2022. https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/376.

Plainesville Telegraph. 1934. "Police Seek to Trace Operation as Key to Torso Murder Mystery." Plainesville Telegraph, September 6.

The Boston Globe. 1938. "Fail to Find House of Torso Suspect." The Boston Globe, August 29: 3.

The Cincinatti Post. 1938. "City's New Safety Unit to Find How Cleveland Cut Its Auto Toll." The Cincinatti Post, December 28: 18.

The El Reno Daily Tribune. 1935. "Decapitated Body is Discovered in Ravine." The El Reno Daily Tribune, September 24: 1.

The Orleans Chronicle. 1938. "Crime." The Orleans Chronicle, August 25.

The Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Head of Torso Believed in Run." The Toledo News-Bee, September 11: 32.

Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Cleveland Maniac Hnuted in Murders." The Cleveland News-Bee, June 6.

United Press. 1938. "Nine Held as Junkman Gives First Real Clue to Torso Killer." New York Daily News, August 25: 6.

—. 1936. "Mad Butcher's Seventh Victim Found By Boys." The Oklahome News, September 15: 14.

—. 1938. "Ten Mile Area Fails to Reveal Single Clue." The Palm Beach Post, August 27: 3.

—. 1937. "Ninth Torso Found Under Cleveland Bridge." The Toledo News-Bee, June 7.

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]]> The Butcher of Kingsbury Run Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:37 Our second part of The Cleveland Torso Murders is here and though it is the conclusion, we aren't left with comfort. The Butcher takes several more lives but try as the investigators might, they simply were never able to find out his true identity. Have no fear though, DT Alaina gives us THE SUSPECT OF THE CENTURY! Thank you to the mystical and beautiful David White for research assistance! Associated Press. 1938. "Find Cleveland Torso Murders Clew a Dud." Chicago Tribune, August 29: 20. Badal, James J. 2014. In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland's Torso Murders. Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press. —. 2022. The Kingsbury Run Murders. Accessed October 10, 2022. Collins, Max Allen, and A. Brad Schwartz. 2020. Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher. Boston, MA: Mariner Books. Culley, Jim. n.d. Ness, Eliot. Accessed October 18, 2022. Lytle, Alea. n.d. Kingsbury Run. Accessed October 12, 2022. https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/376. Plainesville Telegraph. 1934. "Police Seek to Trace Operation as Key to Torso Murder Mystery." Plainesville Telegraph, September 6. The Boston Globe. 1938. "Fail to Find House of Torso Suspect." The Boston Globe, August 29: 3. The Cincinatti Post. 1938. "City's New Safety Unit to Find How Cleveland Cut Its Auto Toll." The Cincinatti Post, December 28: 18. The El Reno Daily Tribune. 1935. "Decapitated Body is Discovered in Ravine." The El Reno Daily Tribune, September 24: 1. The Orleans Chronicle. 1938. "Crime." The Orleans Chronicle, August 25. The Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Head of Torso Believed in Run." The Toledo News-Bee, September 11: 32. Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Cleveland Maniac Hnuted in Murders." The Cleveland News-Bee, June 6. United Press. 1938. "Nine Held as Junkman Gives First Real Clue to Torso Killer." New York Daily News, August 25: 6. —. 1936. "Mad Butcher's Seventh Victim Found By Boys." The Oklahome News, September 15: 14. —. 1938. "Ten Mile Area Fails to Reveal Single Clue." The Palm Beach Post, August 27: 3. —. 1937. "Ninth Torso Found Under Cleveland Bridge." The Toledo News-Bee, June 7. Our second part of The Cleveland Torso Murders is here and though it is the conclusion, we aren't left with comfort. The Butcher takes several more lives but try as the investigators might, they simply were never able to find out his true identity. Have no fear though, DT Alaina gives us THE SUSPECT OF THE CENTURY! Thank you to the mystical and beautiful David White for research assistance! Associated Press. 1938. "Find Cleveland Torso Murders Clew a Dud." Chicago Tribune, August 29: 20. Badal, James J. 2014. In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland's Torso Murders. Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press. —. 2022. The Kingsbury Run Murders. Accessed October 10, 2022. Collins, Max Allen, and A. Brad Schwartz. 2020. Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher. Boston, MA: Mariner Books. Culley, Jim. n.d. Ness, Eliot. Accessed October 18, 2022. Lytle, Alea. n.d. Kingsbury Run. Accessed October 12, 2022. https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/376. Plainesville Telegraph. 1934. "Police Seek to Trace Operation as Key to Torso Murder Mystery." Plainesville Telegraph, September 6. The Boston Globe. 1938. "Fail to Find House of Torso Suspect." The Boston Globe, August 29: 3. The Cincinatti Post. 1938. "City's New Safety Unit to Find How Cleveland Cut Its Auto Toll." The Cincinatti Post, December 28: 18. The El Reno Daily Tribune. 1935. "Decapitated Body is Discovered in Ravine." The El Reno Daily Tribune, September 24: 1. The Orleans Chronicle. 1938. "Crime." The Orleans Chronicle, August 25. The Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Head of Torso Believed in Run." The Toledo News-Bee, September 11: 32. Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Cleveland Maniac Hnuted in Murders." The Cleveland News-Bee, June 6. United Press. 1938. "Nine Held as Junkman Gives First Real Clue to Torso Killer." New York Daily News, August 25: 6. —. 1936. "Mad Butcher's Seventh Victim Found By Boys." The Oklahome News, September 15: 14. —. 1938. "Ten Mile Area Fails to Reveal Single Clue." The Palm Beach Post, August 27: 3. —. 1937. "Ninth Torso Found Under Cleveland Bridge." The Toledo News-Bee, June 7. true crime, exhibit c true full 392 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/S-u2bkcOzBRRqOzhWLfaFufxHOU3qwme6SEooqHlwFM The Butcher of Kingsbury Run Part 1 The Cleveland Torso Murders, brought to you by Alaina!!! This is definitely a gnarly case that dates back to the 1930s when torsos started popping up left and right. Many bodies were never identified and to this day the identity of the Mad Butcher is unknown. Part 1 will cover the first six bodies to turn up in the area of Kingsbury Run and will touch upon the arrival of a fancy new inspector in town to lead the case.



Thank you to our beautiful David White for research assistance!


References:

Badal, James J. 2014. In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland's Torso Murders. Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press.


—. 2022. The Kingsbury Run Murders. Accessed October 10, 2022.


Collins, Max Allen, and A. Brad Schwartz. 2020. Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher. Boston, MA: Mariner Books.


Lytle, Alea. n.d. Kingsbury Run. Accessed October 12, 2022. https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/376.


Plainesville Telegraph. 1934. "Police Seek to Trace Operation as Key to Torso Murder Mystery." Plainesville Telegraph, September 6.


The El Reno Daily Tribune. 1935. "Decapitated Body is Discovered in Ravine." The El Reno Daily Tribune, September 24: 1.


Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Cleveland Maniac Hnuted in Murders." The Cleveland News-Bee, June 6.

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]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-butcher-of-kingsbury-run-part-1-tndQ5guk The Cleveland Torso Murders, brought to you by Alaina!!! This is definitely a gnarly case that dates back to the 1930s when torsos started popping up left and right. Many bodies were never identified and to this day the identity of the Mad Butcher is unknown. Part 1 will cover the first six bodies to turn up in the area of Kingsbury Run and will touch upon the arrival of a fancy new inspector in town to lead the case.



Thank you to our beautiful David White for research assistance!


References:

Badal, James J. 2014. In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland's Torso Murders. Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press.


—. 2022. The Kingsbury Run Murders. Accessed October 10, 2022.


Collins, Max Allen, and A. Brad Schwartz. 2020. Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher. Boston, MA: Mariner Books.


Lytle, Alea. n.d. Kingsbury Run. Accessed October 12, 2022. https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/376.


Plainesville Telegraph. 1934. "Police Seek to Trace Operation as Key to Torso Murder Mystery." Plainesville Telegraph, September 6.


The El Reno Daily Tribune. 1935. "Decapitated Body is Discovered in Ravine." The El Reno Daily Tribune, September 24: 1.


Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Cleveland Maniac Hnuted in Murders." The Cleveland News-Bee, June 6.

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]]> The Butcher of Kingsbury Run Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:54 The Cleveland Torso Murders, brought to you by Alaina!!! This is definitely a gnarly case that dates back to the 1930s when torsos started popping up left and right. Many bodies were never identified and to this day the identity of the Mad Butcher is unknown. Part 1 will cover the first six bodies to turn up in the area of Kingsbury Run and will touch upon the arrival of a fancy new inspector in town to lead the case. Thank you to our beautiful David White for research assistance! References: Badal, James J. 2014. In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland's Torso Murders. Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press. —. 2022. The Kingsbury Run Murders. Accessed October 10, 2022. Collins, Max Allen, and A. Brad Schwartz. 2020. Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher. Boston, MA: Mariner Books. Lytle, Alea. n.d. Kingsbury Run. Accessed October 12, 2022. https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/376. Plainesville Telegraph. 1934. "Police Seek to Trace Operation as Key to Torso Murder Mystery." Plainesville Telegraph, September 6. The El Reno Daily Tribune. 1935. "Decapitated Body is Discovered in Ravine." The El Reno Daily Tribune, September 24: 1. Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Cleveland Maniac Hnuted in Murders." The Cleveland News-Bee, June 6. The Cleveland Torso Murders, brought to you by Alaina!!! This is definitely a gnarly case that dates back to the 1930s when torsos started popping up left and right. Many bodies were never identified and to this day the identity of the Mad Butcher is unknown. Part 1 will cover the first six bodies to turn up in the area of Kingsbury Run and will touch upon the arrival of a fancy new inspector in town to lead the case. Thank you to our beautiful David White for research assistance! References: Badal, James J. 2014. In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland's Torso Murders. Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press. —. 2022. The Kingsbury Run Murders. Accessed October 10, 2022. Collins, Max Allen, and A. Brad Schwartz. 2020. Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher. Boston, MA: Mariner Books. Lytle, Alea. n.d. Kingsbury Run. Accessed October 12, 2022. https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/376. Plainesville Telegraph. 1934. "Police Seek to Trace Operation as Key to Torso Murder Mystery." Plainesville Telegraph, September 6. The El Reno Daily Tribune. 1935. "Decapitated Body is Discovered in Ravine." The El Reno Daily Tribune, September 24: 1. Toledo News-Bee. 1936. "Cleveland Maniac Hnuted in Murders." The Cleveland News-Bee, June 6. true crime, exhibit c true full 391 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/a8PT2kRQm7ZQSkhbFJvuI2CgMvaZhd-Py0kfx_B2avc Listener Tales 57 Happy Friday my dudes! It’s time for a listener's tale!! This installment includes a creepy ass basement with no stairs, a terrifying kidnapping that somehow involves rollerblading and a body discovered in a ditch, WOAH!! If you have a tale that you would like to submit please send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :

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]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-57-nfj4spv4 Happy Friday my dudes! It’s time for a listener's tale!! This installment includes a creepy ass basement with no stairs, a terrifying kidnapping that somehow involves rollerblading and a body discovered in a ditch, WOAH!! If you have a tale that you would like to submit please send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :

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]]> Listener Tales 57 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:48 Happy Friday my dudes! It’s time for a listener's tale!! This installment includes a creepy ass basement with no stairs, a terrifying kidnapping that somehow involves rollerblading and a body discovered in a ditch, WOAH!! If you have a tale that you would like to submit please send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line : Happy Friday my dudes! It’s time for a listener's tale!! This installment includes a creepy ass basement with no stairs, a terrifying kidnapping that somehow involves rollerblading and a body discovered in a ditch, WOAH!! If you have a tale that you would like to submit please send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line : true crime, exhibit c true full 390 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UK3_zsKk7oXX9I8uYUno4_yE29lFqZvMxiR1KpEmPnc The Murder of Ali Kamel Fahmy Bey Marguerite Alibert was a woman set on getting what she wanted out of life. She was raised a very poor girl and was sent away from her family at a very young age to go and live with the Sisters of Mary. When she became pregnant at 16 and lost the job they had set up for her she was left all alone in the world and had to turn to sex work to make a living. She ended up being one of the most popular and desired courtesans in Paris, but that reputation would not remain spotless for long. Soon Marguerite, after scamming multiple men… like Prince Edward VIII, would meet a young Egyptian “Prince.” Their life was set up to be picture perfect, but all was not as it seemed. Just six months into their marriage, one of them would end up murdered.


Thank you to David White for research assistance!


Resources:

Aberdeen Press and Journal. 1923. "Fahmy Trial." Aberdeen Press and Journal, September 14: 8.


Nottingham Evening Post. 1923. "Fahmy's Fate." Nottingham Evening Post, September 14: 1.


Rose, Andrew. 2013. The Woman Before Wallis: Prince Edward, the Parisian Courtesan, and the Perfect Murder. London: Picador.


Shaw, Charles Gray. 1923. "Why a Woman Can Madly Love the Man She Kills for Hate." San Francisco Examiner, August 26.


The Daily Mail. 1923. "Madame Fahmy Set Free." The Daily Mail, September 15: 4.


The Dundee Courier. 1923. "Story of Broken Romance Behind London Hotel Tragedy." The Dundee Courier, September 11: 5.


—. 1923. "Warning Sent to "Princess"." The Dundee Courier, September 12: 5.


The Evening Telegraph. 1923. "No Will Left By Fahmy." The Evening Telegraph, September 17: 2.


World Economic Forum. 2014. Open borders: WW1's forgotten casualty. June 27. Accessed October 20, 2022. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2014/06/open-borders-ww1s-forgotten-casualty/.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-ali-kamel-fahmy-bey-nwBHHRJ_ Marguerite Alibert was a woman set on getting what she wanted out of life. She was raised a very poor girl and was sent away from her family at a very young age to go and live with the Sisters of Mary. When she became pregnant at 16 and lost the job they had set up for her she was left all alone in the world and had to turn to sex work to make a living. She ended up being one of the most popular and desired courtesans in Paris, but that reputation would not remain spotless for long. Soon Marguerite, after scamming multiple men… like Prince Edward VIII, would meet a young Egyptian “Prince.” Their life was set up to be picture perfect, but all was not as it seemed. Just six months into their marriage, one of them would end up murdered.


Thank you to David White for research assistance!


Resources:

Aberdeen Press and Journal. 1923. "Fahmy Trial." Aberdeen Press and Journal, September 14: 8.


Nottingham Evening Post. 1923. "Fahmy's Fate." Nottingham Evening Post, September 14: 1.


Rose, Andrew. 2013. The Woman Before Wallis: Prince Edward, the Parisian Courtesan, and the Perfect Murder. London: Picador.


Shaw, Charles Gray. 1923. "Why a Woman Can Madly Love the Man She Kills for Hate." San Francisco Examiner, August 26.


The Daily Mail. 1923. "Madame Fahmy Set Free." The Daily Mail, September 15: 4.


The Dundee Courier. 1923. "Story of Broken Romance Behind London Hotel Tragedy." The Dundee Courier, September 11: 5.


—. 1923. "Warning Sent to "Princess"." The Dundee Courier, September 12: 5.


The Evening Telegraph. 1923. "No Will Left By Fahmy." The Evening Telegraph, September 17: 2.


World Economic Forum. 2014. Open borders: WW1's forgotten casualty. June 27. Accessed October 20, 2022. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2014/06/open-borders-ww1s-forgotten-casualty/.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Murder of Ali Kamel Fahmy Bey Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:33:15 Marguerite Alibert was a woman set on getting what she wanted out of life. She was raised a very poor girl and was sent away from her family at a very young age to go and live with the Sisters of Mary. When she became pregnant at 16 and lost the job they had set up for her she was left all alone in the world and had to turn to sex work to make a living. She ended up being one of the most popular and desired courtesans in Paris, but that reputation would not remain spotless for long. Soon Marguerite, after scamming multiple men… like Prince Edward VIII, would meet a young Egyptian “Prince.” Their life was set up to be picture perfect, but all was not as it seemed. Just six months into their marriage, one of them would end up murdered. Thank you to David White for research assistance! Resources: Aberdeen Press and Journal. 1923. "Fahmy Trial." Aberdeen Press and Journal, September 14: 8. Nottingham Evening Post. 1923. "Fahmy's Fate." Nottingham Evening Post, September 14: 1. Rose, Andrew. 2013. The Woman Before Wallis: Prince Edward, the Parisian Courtesan, and the Perfect Murder. London: Picador. Shaw, Charles Gray. 1923. "Why a Woman Can Madly Love the Man She Kills for Hate." San Francisco Examiner, August 26. The Daily Mail. 1923. "Madame Fahmy Set Free." The Daily Mail, September 15: 4. The Dundee Courier. 1923. "Story of Broken Romance Behind London Hotel Tragedy." The Dundee Courier, September 11: 5. —. 1923. "Warning Sent to "Princess"." The Dundee Courier, September 12: 5. The Evening Telegraph. 1923. "No Will Left By Fahmy." The Evening Telegraph, September 17: 2. World Economic Forum. 2014. Open borders: WW1's forgotten casualty. June 27. Accessed October 20, 2022. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2014/06/open-borders-ww1s-forgotten-casualty/. Marguerite Alibert was a woman set on getting what she wanted out of life. She was raised a very poor girl and was sent away from her family at a very young age to go and live with the Sisters of Mary. When she became pregnant at 16 and lost the job they had set up for her she was left all alone in the world and had to turn to sex work to make a living. She ended up being one of the most popular and desired courtesans in Paris, but that reputation would not remain spotless for long. Soon Marguerite, after scamming multiple men… like Prince Edward VIII, would meet a young Egyptian “Prince.” Their life was set up to be picture perfect, but all was not as it seemed. Just six months into their marriage, one of them would end up murdered. Thank you to David White for research assistance! Resources: Aberdeen Press and Journal. 1923. "Fahmy Trial." Aberdeen Press and Journal, September 14: 8. Nottingham Evening Post. 1923. "Fahmy's Fate." Nottingham Evening Post, September 14: 1. Rose, Andrew. 2013. The Woman Before Wallis: Prince Edward, the Parisian Courtesan, and the Perfect Murder. London: Picador. Shaw, Charles Gray. 1923. "Why a Woman Can Madly Love the Man She Kills for Hate." San Francisco Examiner, August 26. The Daily Mail. 1923. "Madame Fahmy Set Free." The Daily Mail, September 15: 4. The Dundee Courier. 1923. "Story of Broken Romance Behind London Hotel Tragedy." The Dundee Courier, September 11: 5. —. 1923. "Warning Sent to "Princess"." The Dundee Courier, September 12: 5. The Evening Telegraph. 1923. "No Will Left By Fahmy." The Evening Telegraph, September 17: 2. World Economic Forum. 2014. Open borders: WW1's forgotten casualty. June 27. Accessed October 20, 2022. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2014/06/open-borders-ww1s-forgotten-casualty/. true crime, exhibit c true full 389 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/E_SkxUrVc3hrTgFThI9nozIoW41CMNukVnUZ-uwItjM Halloween & The Original Hellfire Club with Cameron Esposito! Today we have the esteemed pleasure of sitting down with the insanely talented and hilarious Cameron Esposito! We did some Halloween Trivia, talked about Halloween traditions and then got into the sordid tale of the original Hellfire Club. There are a lot of ghosts, some murders and at least one questionable party theme in here. So join us and make sure you check out Cameron's comedy! You won't be disappointed!


Links:

https://www.cameronesposito.com

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/halloween-the-original-hellfire-club-with-cameron-esposito-mwHRh2Ft Today we have the esteemed pleasure of sitting down with the insanely talented and hilarious Cameron Esposito! We did some Halloween Trivia, talked about Halloween traditions and then got into the sordid tale of the original Hellfire Club. There are a lot of ghosts, some murders and at least one questionable party theme in here. So join us and make sure you check out Cameron's comedy! You won't be disappointed!


Links:

https://www.cameronesposito.com

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Halloween & The Original Hellfire Club with Cameron Esposito! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:37 Today we have the esteemed pleasure of sitting down with the insanely talented and hilarious Cameron Esposito! We did some Halloween Trivia, talked about Halloween traditions and then got into the sordid tale of the original Hellfire Club. There are a lot of ghosts, some murders and at least one questionable party theme in here. So join us and make sure you check out Cameron's comedy! You won't be disappointed! Links: https://www.cameronesposito.com Today we have the esteemed pleasure of sitting down with the insanely talented and hilarious Cameron Esposito! We did some Halloween Trivia, talked about Halloween traditions and then got into the sordid tale of the original Hellfire Club. There are a lot of ghosts, some murders and at least one questionable party theme in here. So join us and make sure you check out Cameron's comedy! You won't be disappointed! Links: https://www.cameronesposito.com true crime, exhibit c true full 388 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/kb4vJosf6MGm61l7DpNmk5DcQtDRhj3pmfiaz42wWlM Listener Tales 56 We’ve got another themed Listener Tales episode for you weirdos and this time it is…. OUIJA BOARDS. Yes, Ash is shaking as she types this. You guys really brought the spooky with these ones. Truly one of the scariest collections of tales. There’s a writing on the wall ghost that seemed to be conjured from a ouija board, a ouija board family heirloom and a life saving ouija board. Such Variety! If YOU have a listener tale go ahead and send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-56-c2oou5BF We’ve got another themed Listener Tales episode for you weirdos and this time it is…. OUIJA BOARDS. Yes, Ash is shaking as she types this. You guys really brought the spooky with these ones. Truly one of the scariest collections of tales. There’s a writing on the wall ghost that seemed to be conjured from a ouija board, a ouija board family heirloom and a life saving ouija board. Such Variety! If YOU have a listener tale go ahead and send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Listener Tales 56 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:19:13 We’ve got another themed Listener Tales episode for you weirdos and this time it is…. OUIJA BOARDS. Yes, Ash is shaking as she types this. You guys really brought the spooky with these ones. Truly one of the scariest collections of tales. There’s a writing on the wall ghost that seemed to be conjured from a ouija board, a ouija board family heirloom and a life saving ouija board. Such Variety! If YOU have a listener tale go ahead and send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) We’ve got another themed Listener Tales episode for you weirdos and this time it is…. OUIJA BOARDS. Yes, Ash is shaking as she types this. You guys really brought the spooky with these ones. Truly one of the scariest collections of tales. There’s a writing on the wall ghost that seemed to be conjured from a ouija board, a ouija board family heirloom and a life saving ouija board. Such Variety! If YOU have a listener tale go ahead and send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 387 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0co6K5mS3SXuIw4FliXwAvmivzyfEJeGXEEewiW1qtQ Fairy Lights, Witches & Curses OH MY! Urban legends for Halloween? YOU BETCHA! Alaina brings us an urban legend straight out of the Louisiana Bayou- she really can’t get enough of that place, eh? Le Feu Follet is a really pretty set of words, but don’t you go following them into the dark. Even if you are listening to Death Cab For Cutie. And while we’re on this path of warning you about things you should and shouldn’t do, let me tell ya don't mess with Queen Hannah Cranna. She’s not noble, but she is a witch and she will fuck with your ability to make a good pie. If that's a little vague press play and Ash will clear it all up for you!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/fairy-lights-witches-curses-oh-my-mHv4AoG7 Urban legends for Halloween? YOU BETCHA! Alaina brings us an urban legend straight out of the Louisiana Bayou- she really can’t get enough of that place, eh? Le Feu Follet is a really pretty set of words, but don’t you go following them into the dark. Even if you are listening to Death Cab For Cutie. And while we’re on this path of warning you about things you should and shouldn’t do, let me tell ya don't mess with Queen Hannah Cranna. She’s not noble, but she is a witch and she will fuck with your ability to make a good pie. If that's a little vague press play and Ash will clear it all up for you!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fairy Lights, Witches & Curses OH MY! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:42 Urban legends for Halloween? YOU BETCHA! Alaina brings us an urban legend straight out of the Louisiana Bayou- she really can’t get enough of that place, eh? Le Feu Follet is a really pretty set of words, but don’t you go following them into the dark. Even if you are listening to Death Cab For Cutie. And while we’re on this path of warning you about things you should and shouldn’t do, let me tell ya don't mess with Queen Hannah Cranna. She’s not noble, but she is a witch and she will fuck with your ability to make a good pie. If that's a little vague press play and Ash will clear it all up for you! Urban legends for Halloween? YOU BETCHA! Alaina brings us an urban legend straight out of the Louisiana Bayou- she really can’t get enough of that place, eh? Le Feu Follet is a really pretty set of words, but don’t you go following them into the dark. Even if you are listening to Death Cab For Cutie. And while we’re on this path of warning you about things you should and shouldn’t do, let me tell ya don't mess with Queen Hannah Cranna. She’s not noble, but she is a witch and she will fuck with your ability to make a good pie. If that's a little vague press play and Ash will clear it all up for you! true crime, exhibit c true full 386 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/SSUAvEZapHC0NYOrq39ckWO61_egEoJkSdOgAP4Lgks Terrifying HometownTales with Two Girls One Ghost! Friends! We finally got to sit down with Corinne and Sabrina from Two Girls One Ghost podcast and let me tell you, it was love. We took turns telling tales from each other's hometowns and with this episode Alaina dove into the legend of Champ from Corinne's hometown and Corinne told us the tragic and harrowing tale of the Coconut Grove Nightclub fire in Boston. This is a two parter, with Part 1 (and different spooky tales!) being on their feed, so check it out!

Go listen to all that Two Girls One Ghost has to offer!

http://twogirlsoneghost.com/

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/terrifying-hometowntales-with-two-girls-one-ghost-fgVT2jPT Friends! We finally got to sit down with Corinne and Sabrina from Two Girls One Ghost podcast and let me tell you, it was love. We took turns telling tales from each other's hometowns and with this episode Alaina dove into the legend of Champ from Corinne's hometown and Corinne told us the tragic and harrowing tale of the Coconut Grove Nightclub fire in Boston. This is a two parter, with Part 1 (and different spooky tales!) being on their feed, so check it out!

Go listen to all that Two Girls One Ghost has to offer!

http://twogirlsoneghost.com/

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Terrifying HometownTales with Two Girls One Ghost! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 02:03:28 Friends! We finally got to sit down with Corinne and Sabrina from Two Girls One Ghost podcast and let me tell you, it was love. We took turns telling tales from each other's hometowns and with this episode Alaina dove into the legend of Champ from Corinne's hometown and Corinne told us the tragic and harrowing tale of the Coconut Grove Nightclub fire in Boston. This is a two parter, with Part 1 (and different spooky tales!) being on their feed, so check it out! Go listen to all that Two Girls One Ghost has to offer! http://twogirlsoneghost.com/ Friends! We finally got to sit down with Corinne and Sabrina from Two Girls One Ghost podcast and let me tell you, it was love. We took turns telling tales from each other's hometowns and with this episode Alaina dove into the legend of Champ from Corinne's hometown and Corinne told us the tragic and harrowing tale of the Coconut Grove Nightclub fire in Boston. This is a two parter, with Part 1 (and different spooky tales!) being on their feed, so check it out! Go listen to all that Two Girls One Ghost has to offer! http://twogirlsoneghost.com/ true crime, exhibit c true full 385 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/MNOAPKbgJW12l6qLOZjRlpoJbqN_ncu5Fg8VbakNBJs Listener Tales 55 This batch has a kidnapping that involved tic tacs, a mom that chased a murderer in her minivan and a very heartbreaking tale of one listener’s loss. If you have a listener tale please send it in to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line! :)


ALSO: We are spreading Katie Palmer's light all the way to Massachusetts with the help of Ash’s soon to be brother in law. He and his fellow firefighters have teamed up and joined the Katie Palmer Project. If you have a family that you would like to nominate to have their Christmas lights hung up, check out this site!

Katie Palmer Project

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-55-kvWB0TNH This batch has a kidnapping that involved tic tacs, a mom that chased a murderer in her minivan and a very heartbreaking tale of one listener’s loss. If you have a listener tale please send it in to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line! :)


ALSO: We are spreading Katie Palmer's light all the way to Massachusetts with the help of Ash’s soon to be brother in law. He and his fellow firefighters have teamed up and joined the Katie Palmer Project. If you have a family that you would like to nominate to have their Christmas lights hung up, check out this site!

Katie Palmer Project

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 55 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:30 This batch has a kidnapping that involved tic tacs, a mom that chased a murderer in her minivan and a very heartbreaking tale of one listener’s loss. If you have a listener tale please send it in to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line! :) ALSO: We are spreading Katie Palmer's light all the way to Massachusetts with the help of Ash’s soon to be brother in law. He and his fellow firefighters have teamed up and joined the Katie Palmer Project. If you have a family that you would like to nominate to have their Christmas lights hung up, check out this site! Katie Palmer Project This batch has a kidnapping that involved tic tacs, a mom that chased a murderer in her minivan and a very heartbreaking tale of one listener’s loss. If you have a listener tale please send it in to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line! :) ALSO: We are spreading Katie Palmer's light all the way to Massachusetts with the help of Ash’s soon to be brother in law. He and his fellow firefighters have teamed up and joined the Katie Palmer Project. If you have a family that you would like to nominate to have their Christmas lights hung up, check out this site! Katie Palmer Project true crime, exhibit c true full 384 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hbKrcqx4aULyIGAx6HkZ7ndCsWMqq0HqJBkQUg8JTQc The Framing of Kelli Peters For this episode of Morbid Ash has a bit of a different tale for us. This is the case of Kelli Peters; a mom, the PTA president, and framed woman. The afternoon of February 17th 2010 started off so normal for Kelli. She pulled into the school she’d been volunteering at for years and started getting to work with the kids. Out of nowhere, Kelli’s afternoon took a turn. She was called to the office where a police officer waited for her, and when she got there he wanted to know whether or not he could search her car. When he did he uncovered a ceramic pipe, 17 grams of pot, 11 percocet pills and 29 vicodin pills. But for the first time in probably the history of ever, the drugs really weren't Kelli’s. She had been framed.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-framing-of-kelli-peters-kkQmScXt For this episode of Morbid Ash has a bit of a different tale for us. This is the case of Kelli Peters; a mom, the PTA president, and framed woman. The afternoon of February 17th 2010 started off so normal for Kelli. She pulled into the school she’d been volunteering at for years and started getting to work with the kids. Out of nowhere, Kelli’s afternoon took a turn. She was called to the office where a police officer waited for her, and when she got there he wanted to know whether or not he could search her car. When he did he uncovered a ceramic pipe, 17 grams of pot, 11 percocet pills and 29 vicodin pills. But for the first time in probably the history of ever, the drugs really weren't Kelli’s. She had been framed.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Framing of Kelli Peters Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:19:10 For this episode of Morbid Ash has a bit of a different tale for us. This is the case of Kelli Peters; a mom, the PTA president, and framed woman. The afternoon of February 17th 2010 started off so normal for Kelli. She pulled into the school she’d been volunteering at for years and started getting to work with the kids. Out of nowhere, Kelli’s afternoon took a turn. She was called to the office where a police officer waited for her, and when she got there he wanted to know whether or not he could search her car. When he did he uncovered a ceramic pipe, 17 grams of pot, 11 percocet pills and 29 vicodin pills. But for the first time in probably the history of ever, the drugs really weren't Kelli’s. She had been framed. For this episode of Morbid Ash has a bit of a different tale for us. This is the case of Kelli Peters; a mom, the PTA president, and framed woman. The afternoon of February 17th 2010 started off so normal for Kelli. She pulled into the school she’d been volunteering at for years and started getting to work with the kids. Out of nowhere, Kelli’s afternoon took a turn. She was called to the office where a police officer waited for her, and when she got there he wanted to know whether or not he could search her car. When he did he uncovered a ceramic pipe, 17 grams of pot, 11 percocet pills and 29 vicodin pills. But for the first time in probably the history of ever, the drugs really weren't Kelli’s. She had been framed. true crime, exhibit c true full 383 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dVPLL7IfMrEoSVWNfB29Hh5jtdJA-Lgd4XkFpdSdJOU American Horror Stories with Alvin from Affirmative Murder! We're joined by Alvin today from a very cool podcast known around town as Affirmative Murder. We go around the virtual campfire to tell spooky tales of America's past. Alaina brings us some hauntings from a place known as "Tragedy Square," Alvin shares a cautionary tale of what can happen if you play someone the same song too many times and Ash warns future goers of the Martha Washington Inn of the haunts they may experience within! Enjoy and go follow Affirmative murder.


https://www.affirmativemurder.com/

https://www.instagram.com/affirmativemurderpod/?hl=en

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/american-horror-stories-with-alvin-from-affirmative-murder-egtx0PQV We're joined by Alvin today from a very cool podcast known around town as Affirmative Murder. We go around the virtual campfire to tell spooky tales of America's past. Alaina brings us some hauntings from a place known as "Tragedy Square," Alvin shares a cautionary tale of what can happen if you play someone the same song too many times and Ash warns future goers of the Martha Washington Inn of the haunts they may experience within! Enjoy and go follow Affirmative murder.


https://www.affirmativemurder.com/

https://www.instagram.com/affirmativemurderpod/?hl=en

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> American Horror Stories with Alvin from Affirmative Murder! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:15 We're joined by Alvin today from a very cool podcast known around town as Affirmative Murder. We go around the virtual campfire to tell spooky tales of America's past. Alaina brings us some hauntings from a place known as "Tragedy Square," Alvin shares a cautionary tale of what can happen if you play someone the same song too many times and Ash warns future goers of the Martha Washington Inn of the haunts they may experience within! Enjoy and go follow Affirmative murder. https://www.affirmativemurder.com/ https://www.instagram.com/affirmativemurderpod/?hl=en We're joined by Alvin today from a very cool podcast known around town as Affirmative Murder. We go around the virtual campfire to tell spooky tales of America's past. Alaina brings us some hauntings from a place known as "Tragedy Square," Alvin shares a cautionary tale of what can happen if you play someone the same song too many times and Ash warns future goers of the Martha Washington Inn of the haunts they may experience within! Enjoy and go follow Affirmative murder. https://www.affirmativemurder.com/ https://www.instagram.com/affirmativemurderpod/?hl=en true crime, exhibit c true full 382 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/oPuKEba-_OJpcdIr4kBKngmRISAXENW3-JI9tMsjWpo Listener Tales 54 Listener Tales 54!!!! This series of tales includes a ghost jogger, pooping on an attacker and a murderous granny! There are also tales with subjects like domestic abuse, so please listen at your own discretion. If you have a tale you would like to send in please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-54-v9U_zoM7 Listener Tales 54!!!! This series of tales includes a ghost jogger, pooping on an attacker and a murderous granny! There are also tales with subjects like domestic abuse, so please listen at your own discretion. If you have a tale you would like to send in please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 54 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:23 Listener Tales 54!!!! This series of tales includes a ghost jogger, pooping on an attacker and a murderous granny! There are also tales with subjects like domestic abuse, so please listen at your own discretion. If you have a tale you would like to send in please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) Listener Tales 54!!!! This series of tales includes a ghost jogger, pooping on an attacker and a murderous granny! There are also tales with subjects like domestic abuse, so please listen at your own discretion. If you have a tale you would like to send in please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 381 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qT0RHyjfx7JMy13Sc-xp5tykhKvEZbpmuZ9W7Vdiilw The Supposed Diary of Jack the Ripper & Revisiting The Suspect List You thought Alaina was done with Jack the Ripper but you were wrong…like really wrong. In this episode she’ll deliver us YET ANOTHER possible suspect and also the supposed diary of Jack the Ripper. This diary seemed to be written with the intention of throwing one James Maybrick under the bus and goes as far as to blame Florence for the killings of the canonical five. Do you think it could be real? What are your thoughts on this new suspect? Let us know by sending an email over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Charles Cross” or “Ripper Diary” somewhere in the subject line.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-supposed-diary-of-jack-the-ripper-revisiting-the-suspect-list-YjTLPMtD You thought Alaina was done with Jack the Ripper but you were wrong…like really wrong. In this episode she’ll deliver us YET ANOTHER possible suspect and also the supposed diary of Jack the Ripper. This diary seemed to be written with the intention of throwing one James Maybrick under the bus and goes as far as to blame Florence for the killings of the canonical five. Do you think it could be real? What are your thoughts on this new suspect? Let us know by sending an email over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Charles Cross” or “Ripper Diary” somewhere in the subject line.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Supposed Diary of Jack the Ripper & Revisiting The Suspect List Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:25 You thought Alaina was done with Jack the Ripper but you were wrong…like really wrong. In this episode she’ll deliver us YET ANOTHER possible suspect and also the supposed diary of Jack the Ripper. This diary seemed to be written with the intention of throwing one James Maybrick under the bus and goes as far as to blame Florence for the killings of the canonical five. Do you think it could be real? What are your thoughts on this new suspect? Let us know by sending an email over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Charles Cross” or “Ripper Diary” somewhere in the subject line. You thought Alaina was done with Jack the Ripper but you were wrong…like really wrong. In this episode she’ll deliver us YET ANOTHER possible suspect and also the supposed diary of Jack the Ripper. This diary seemed to be written with the intention of throwing one James Maybrick under the bus and goes as far as to blame Florence for the killings of the canonical five. Do you think it could be real? What are your thoughts on this new suspect? Let us know by sending an email over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Charles Cross” or “Ripper Diary” somewhere in the subject line. true crime, exhibit c true full 380 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/JofJ5_oujo6QdXA7EtBBCgnyy6FIwbnI1Vz4TiRH6BM The Tragic Case of Florence Maybrick Today Alaina brings us the case of Florence Maybrick and asks that we decide whether or not this woman was guilty of murder. Florence’s husband James was known to have a tummy trouble or two, but in May of 1889 those troubles progressed much further and James ended up dead. Immediately, suspicion was placed on Florence and many wondered whether James had actually succumbed to some kind of illness, or if it was Florence that was behind the sudden death. Had she poisoned her husband?

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-case-of-florence-maybrick-iIy2pACg Today Alaina brings us the case of Florence Maybrick and asks that we decide whether or not this woman was guilty of murder. Florence’s husband James was known to have a tummy trouble or two, but in May of 1889 those troubles progressed much further and James ended up dead. Immediately, suspicion was placed on Florence and many wondered whether James had actually succumbed to some kind of illness, or if it was Florence that was behind the sudden death. Had she poisoned her husband?

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Tragic Case of Florence Maybrick Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:12 Today Alaina brings us the case of Florence Maybrick and asks that we decide whether or not this woman was guilty of murder. Florence’s husband James was known to have a tummy trouble or two, but in May of 1889 those troubles progressed much further and James ended up dead. Immediately, suspicion was placed on Florence and many wondered whether James had actually succumbed to some kind of illness, or if it was Florence that was behind the sudden death. Had she poisoned her husband? Today Alaina brings us the case of Florence Maybrick and asks that we decide whether or not this woman was guilty of murder. Florence’s husband James was known to have a tummy trouble or two, but in May of 1889 those troubles progressed much further and James ended up dead. Immediately, suspicion was placed on Florence and many wondered whether James had actually succumbed to some kind of illness, or if it was Florence that was behind the sudden death. Had she poisoned her husband? true crime, exhibit c true full 379 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GiBRvktxbu5rhFuwJQu8lqQEYbbO6yUCdtWvCkkt07w Listener Tales 53 It is Listener Tales up in here, up in here! Do the monster mash my dudes because this is a SPOOKY HALLOWEEN edition. We’ve got tales of accidental stabbings at a Halloween birthday party, an unplanned Michael Myers Halloween meetup and a lighthouse prank caller. Oh and Ash sings Britney Spears, you’re welcome :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-53-1cowWRtf It is Listener Tales up in here, up in here! Do the monster mash my dudes because this is a SPOOKY HALLOWEEN edition. We’ve got tales of accidental stabbings at a Halloween birthday party, an unplanned Michael Myers Halloween meetup and a lighthouse prank caller. Oh and Ash sings Britney Spears, you’re welcome :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 53 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:34 It is Listener Tales up in here, up in here! Do the monster mash my dudes because this is a SPOOKY HALLOWEEN edition. We’ve got tales of accidental stabbings at a Halloween birthday party, an unplanned Michael Myers Halloween meetup and a lighthouse prank caller. Oh and Ash sings Britney Spears, you’re welcome :) It is Listener Tales up in here, up in here! Do the monster mash my dudes because this is a SPOOKY HALLOWEEN edition. We’ve got tales of accidental stabbings at a Halloween birthday party, an unplanned Michael Myers Halloween meetup and a lighthouse prank caller. Oh and Ash sings Britney Spears, you’re welcome :) true crime, exhibit c true full 378 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rLTXtwwoiskMn6TeyoShu2XeTBdu9N5RHVK-gwy-PrU The Towpath Murders Alaina brings us the case of the Tow Path Murders this week and boy is this case a doozy. Two girls just riding their bikes along the path were abruptly assaulted, brutally raped and then killed. Just weeks before that a young girl walking along the trail had been raped. Police quickly connected the dots and were luckily able to get the attacker behind bars pretty quickly, but the question remained: was his confession a fake?

LINK: https://www.murdermiletours.com/blog/murder-mile-uk-true-crime-podcast-109-the-thames-towpath-murders-part-three-the-suspect

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-towpath-murders-DRhWGfRu Alaina brings us the case of the Tow Path Murders this week and boy is this case a doozy. Two girls just riding their bikes along the path were abruptly assaulted, brutally raped and then killed. Just weeks before that a young girl walking along the trail had been raped. Police quickly connected the dots and were luckily able to get the attacker behind bars pretty quickly, but the question remained: was his confession a fake?

LINK: https://www.murdermiletours.com/blog/murder-mile-uk-true-crime-podcast-109-the-thames-towpath-murders-part-three-the-suspect

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Towpath Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:50 Alaina brings us the case of the Tow Path Murders this week and boy is this case a doozy. Two girls just riding their bikes along the path were abruptly assaulted, brutally raped and then killed. Just weeks before that a young girl walking along the trail had been raped. Police quickly connected the dots and were luckily able to get the attacker behind bars pretty quickly, but the question remained: was his confession a fake? LINK: https://www.murdermiletours.com/blog/murder-mile-uk-true-crime-podcast-109-the-thames-towpath-murders-part-three-the-suspect Alaina brings us the case of the Tow Path Murders this week and boy is this case a doozy. Two girls just riding their bikes along the path were abruptly assaulted, brutally raped and then killed. Just weeks before that a young girl walking along the trail had been raped. Police quickly connected the dots and were luckily able to get the attacker behind bars pretty quickly, but the question remained: was his confession a fake? LINK: https://www.murdermiletours.com/blog/murder-mile-uk-true-crime-podcast-109-the-thames-towpath-murders-part-three-the-suspect true crime, exhibit c true full 377 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LAGUneWOnG8VZqemjb9wB8VOQaAbBoKEhqNSzDm9MWM Spooky Castles Vol. 2 Chillingham & Himeji Castles Spooky Castles!!!! Alaina brings us to the UK to share the terrifying tales of Chillingham castle, which in all honesty should be renamed something so much more intense. She has 0 chill. Be forewarned that all kinds of torture is involved. Then Ash brings us to Japan’s Himeji Castle for the origin story of The Ring! SCARY!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-castles-vol-2-chillingham-himeji-castles-S0I6cfqG Spooky Castles!!!! Alaina brings us to the UK to share the terrifying tales of Chillingham castle, which in all honesty should be renamed something so much more intense. She has 0 chill. Be forewarned that all kinds of torture is involved. Then Ash brings us to Japan’s Himeji Castle for the origin story of The Ring! SCARY!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Spooky Castles Vol. 2 Chillingham & Himeji Castles Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:22 Spooky Castles!!!! Alaina brings us to the UK to share the terrifying tales of Chillingham castle, which in all honesty should be renamed something so much more intense. She has 0 chill. Be forewarned that all kinds of torture is involved. Then Ash brings us to Japan’s Himeji Castle for the origin story of The Ring! SCARY! Spooky Castles!!!! Alaina brings us to the UK to share the terrifying tales of Chillingham castle, which in all honesty should be renamed something so much more intense. She has 0 chill. Be forewarned that all kinds of torture is involved. Then Ash brings us to Japan’s Himeji Castle for the origin story of The Ring! SCARY! true crime, exhibit c true full 376 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8ZxEXr2oBaRfAfN1tawxBxYKcf00I1hTDnV59d16ZwA Special Episode: Introducing The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire Slayer We’re doing something different today and sharing an exciting project we’ve been working on: our new podcast The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You’ve heard Alaina talk about her Buffy obsession, and now she’s pulled Ash into the Hellmouth to finally watch the show for the first time ever! So get comfortable, grab your wooden stakes, check out our very first episode, and then subscribe to The ReWatcher to listen to more episodes now: wondery.fm/MORBID_REWATCHER!

It’s day one at Sunnydale High for those of you entering the Buffy universe with Ash, but for Alaina these halls are full of nostalgia! We’re introduced to Buffy Summers and her friends who we will come to know as “The Scooby Gang.” Episode one starts off with a bang and we quickly learn about hellmouths, creatures of the night and what these vampires are all about. Get ready to end on the cliffhanger of all cliffhangers, but have no fear: episode two is waiting, so go ahead and dig in!



Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/special-episode-introducing-the-rewatcher-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-LEcD9Pp4 We’re doing something different today and sharing an exciting project we’ve been working on: our new podcast The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You’ve heard Alaina talk about her Buffy obsession, and now she’s pulled Ash into the Hellmouth to finally watch the show for the first time ever! So get comfortable, grab your wooden stakes, check out our very first episode, and then subscribe to The ReWatcher to listen to more episodes now: wondery.fm/MORBID_REWATCHER!

It’s day one at Sunnydale High for those of you entering the Buffy universe with Ash, but for Alaina these halls are full of nostalgia! We’re introduced to Buffy Summers and her friends who we will come to know as “The Scooby Gang.” Episode one starts off with a bang and we quickly learn about hellmouths, creatures of the night and what these vampires are all about. Get ready to end on the cliffhanger of all cliffhangers, but have no fear: episode two is waiting, so go ahead and dig in!



Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Special Episode: Introducing The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:17 We’re doing something different today and sharing an exciting project we’ve been working on: our new podcast The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You’ve heard Alaina talk about her Buffy obsession, and now she’s pulled Ash into the Hellmouth to finally watch the show for the first time ever! So get comfortable, grab your wooden stakes, check out our very first episode, and then subscribe to The ReWatcher to listen to more episodes now: wondery.fm/MORBID_REWATCHER! It’s day one at Sunnydale High for those of you entering the Buffy universe with Ash, but for Alaina these halls are full of nostalgia! We’re introduced to Buffy Summers and her friends who we will come to know as “The Scooby Gang.” Episode one starts off with a bang and we quickly learn about hellmouths, creatures of the night and what these vampires are all about. Get ready to end on the cliffhanger of all cliffhangers, but have no fear: episode two is waiting, so go ahead and dig in! We’re doing something different today and sharing an exciting project we’ve been working on: our new podcast The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You’ve heard Alaina talk about her Buffy obsession, and now she’s pulled Ash into the Hellmouth to finally watch the show for the first time ever! So get comfortable, grab your wooden stakes, check out our very first episode, and then subscribe to The ReWatcher to listen to more episodes now: wondery.fm/MORBID_REWATCHER! It’s day one at Sunnydale High for those of you entering the Buffy universe with Ash, but for Alaina these halls are full of nostalgia! We’re introduced to Buffy Summers and her friends who we will come to know as “The Scooby Gang.” Episode one starts off with a bang and we quickly learn about hellmouths, creatures of the night and what these vampires are all about. Get ready to end on the cliffhanger of all cliffhangers, but have no fear: episode two is waiting, so go ahead and dig in! true crime, exhibit c true full 375 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/u8ooPTtt_w8YrKHhQ2NN5axhzBviMoHW13GpPrgS71Y The Almost Valentines Day Massacre with Jordan from Nighttime Podcast We got another chance to sit down with one of our favorite Canadians, Jordan from The Nighttime Podcast. He walks us through a case that hit pretty close to home for him. Lindsay Souvannarath, along with co-conspiritors James Gamble and Randall Shepherd planned a mass shooting that would have taken place on Valentines day at the mall in Halifax, CAN. Jordan was there pushing his son around in a carriage that day as the mall was quickly evacuated. Later he got the chance to talk to Souvannarath and was kind enough to share some of his interviews with us.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-almost-valentines-day-massacre-with-jordan-from-nighttime-podcast-OLK8QPB1 We got another chance to sit down with one of our favorite Canadians, Jordan from The Nighttime Podcast. He walks us through a case that hit pretty close to home for him. Lindsay Souvannarath, along with co-conspiritors James Gamble and Randall Shepherd planned a mass shooting that would have taken place on Valentines day at the mall in Halifax, CAN. Jordan was there pushing his son around in a carriage that day as the mall was quickly evacuated. Later he got the chance to talk to Souvannarath and was kind enough to share some of his interviews with us.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Almost Valentines Day Massacre with Jordan from Nighttime Podcast Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:32:58 We got another chance to sit down with one of our favorite Canadians, Jordan from The Nighttime Podcast. He walks us through a case that hit pretty close to home for him. Lindsay Souvannarath, along with co-conspiritors James Gamble and Randall Shepherd planned a mass shooting that would have taken place on Valentines day at the mall in Halifax, CAN. Jordan was there pushing his son around in a carriage that day as the mall was quickly evacuated. Later he got the chance to talk to Souvannarath and was kind enough to share some of his interviews with us. We got another chance to sit down with one of our favorite Canadians, Jordan from The Nighttime Podcast. He walks us through a case that hit pretty close to home for him. Lindsay Souvannarath, along with co-conspiritors James Gamble and Randall Shepherd planned a mass shooting that would have taken place on Valentines day at the mall in Halifax, CAN. Jordan was there pushing his son around in a carriage that day as the mall was quickly evacuated. Later he got the chance to talk to Souvannarath and was kind enough to share some of his interviews with us. true crime, exhibit c true full 374 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HJQzfB9gdFuKchhBFm23_06qhOQ56PgA1yhnzbwaZ5Q The Unsolved Murder of Marilyn Sheppard On July 4th 1954 Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband was asleep on the couch downstairs. Marilyn’s husband Sam would soon be accused of the killing and would later stand multiple trials deeming his innocence or lackthereof. Ash will walk us through said trials and then some other theories about possible culprits. Unfortunately to this day Marilyn Sheppard’s murder has never been solved.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unsolved-murder-of-marilyn-sheppard-_gfuWlal On July 4th 1954 Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband was asleep on the couch downstairs. Marilyn’s husband Sam would soon be accused of the killing and would later stand multiple trials deeming his innocence or lackthereof. Ash will walk us through said trials and then some other theories about possible culprits. Unfortunately to this day Marilyn Sheppard’s murder has never been solved.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Unsolved Murder of Marilyn Sheppard Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:59 On July 4th 1954 Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband was asleep on the couch downstairs. Marilyn’s husband Sam would soon be accused of the killing and would later stand multiple trials deeming his innocence or lackthereof. Ash will walk us through said trials and then some other theories about possible culprits. Unfortunately to this day Marilyn Sheppard’s murder has never been solved. On July 4th 1954 Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband was asleep on the couch downstairs. Marilyn’s husband Sam would soon be accused of the killing and would later stand multiple trials deeming his innocence or lackthereof. Ash will walk us through said trials and then some other theories about possible culprits. Unfortunately to this day Marilyn Sheppard’s murder has never been solved. true crime, exhibit c true full 373 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pnFvjBbJyiOTMw1emIcLiCuEGhfPoB8vQNmvvwjj24Y Listener Tales 52 Listener Tales 52!!!! We have imaginary Eric friends, a holocaust survivor tale and a closet man! We’ll leave you hanging with explanations on that last one and if you have a listener tale feel free to send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-52-_onA33Jj Listener Tales 52!!!! We have imaginary Eric friends, a holocaust survivor tale and a closet man! We’ll leave you hanging with explanations on that last one and if you have a listener tale feel free to send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 52 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:44 Listener Tales 52!!!! We have imaginary Eric friends, a holocaust survivor tale and a closet man! We’ll leave you hanging with explanations on that last one and if you have a listener tale feel free to send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) Listener Tales 52!!!! We have imaginary Eric friends, a holocaust survivor tale and a closet man! We’ll leave you hanging with explanations on that last one and if you have a listener tale feel free to send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 372 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/YEGIvSUvRs5RVeprrpT_Sq-pEdvH1rjny_uXwTi88gI A Spooky Sit-down with Tobias Forge from Ghost! Weirdos, Ghouls and Ghulehs! We had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Tobias Forge from Ghost today and it was magical. Aside from answering some burning fan questions, we talked music, Jack the Ripper, ghosts, movies, cringey kid questions and more. This was such a fun episode and we can't thank Tobias enough for joining us! Enjoy, friends!! We sure did.

Link to official website: https://ghost-official.com

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/a-spooky-sit-down-with-tobias-forge-from-ghost-6svdXn7K Weirdos, Ghouls and Ghulehs! We had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Tobias Forge from Ghost today and it was magical. Aside from answering some burning fan questions, we talked music, Jack the Ripper, ghosts, movies, cringey kid questions and more. This was such a fun episode and we can't thank Tobias enough for joining us! Enjoy, friends!! We sure did.

Link to official website: https://ghost-official.com

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> A Spooky Sit-down with Tobias Forge from Ghost! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:28:37 Weirdos, Ghouls and Ghulehs! We had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Tobias Forge from Ghost today and it was magical. Aside from answering some burning fan questions, we talked music, Jack the Ripper, ghosts, movies, cringey kid questions and more. This was such a fun episode and we can't thank Tobias enough for joining us! Enjoy, friends!! We sure did. Link to official website: https://ghost-official.com Weirdos, Ghouls and Ghulehs! We had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Tobias Forge from Ghost today and it was magical. Aside from answering some burning fan questions, we talked music, Jack the Ripper, ghosts, movies, cringey kid questions and more. This was such a fun episode and we can't thank Tobias enough for joining us! Enjoy, friends!! We sure did. Link to official website: https://ghost-official.com true crime, exhibit c true full 371 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Fnsyc7HM-TJaj3TsvqUJjCe3Jlk6SsIqIM2qdrdH1zY Spooky Woods We got some spooky ass woods for you guys! Alaina tells us the tale of Robinson Woods located in Illinois. This place has a pretty heavy energy as it is both a Native American burial ground and the location of a triple homicide that took place in the 50s. Ash then takes us just outside of Mexico City to talk about Isla De Las Muñecas or The Island of the Dolls. This is where Don Julian Santana Barrera dedicated his days to making the island a peaceful sanctuary for the spirit of a young girl he once encountered. If you have suggestions for any of our spooky installments please send them on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-woods-zoRFunfK We got some spooky ass woods for you guys! Alaina tells us the tale of Robinson Woods located in Illinois. This place has a pretty heavy energy as it is both a Native American burial ground and the location of a triple homicide that took place in the 50s. Ash then takes us just outside of Mexico City to talk about Isla De Las Muñecas or The Island of the Dolls. This is where Don Julian Santana Barrera dedicated his days to making the island a peaceful sanctuary for the spirit of a young girl he once encountered. If you have suggestions for any of our spooky installments please send them on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Spooky Woods Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:02 We got some spooky ass woods for you guys! Alaina tells us the tale of Robinson Woods located in Illinois. This place has a pretty heavy energy as it is both a Native American burial ground and the location of a triple homicide that took place in the 50s. Ash then takes us just outside of Mexico City to talk about Isla De Las Muñecas or The Island of the Dolls. This is where Don Julian Santana Barrera dedicated his days to making the island a peaceful sanctuary for the spirit of a young girl he once encountered. If you have suggestions for any of our spooky installments please send them on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com We got some spooky ass woods for you guys! Alaina tells us the tale of Robinson Woods located in Illinois. This place has a pretty heavy energy as it is both a Native American burial ground and the location of a triple homicide that took place in the 50s. Ash then takes us just outside of Mexico City to talk about Isla De Las Muñecas or The Island of the Dolls. This is where Don Julian Santana Barrera dedicated his days to making the island a peaceful sanctuary for the spirit of a young girl he once encountered. If you have suggestions for any of our spooky installments please send them on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com true crime, exhibit c true full 370 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/B64DrRGPIeGkheA8c6CCGooYKKZ2SaAJwnElvNO3nnU Listener Tales 51 You guys have seemed to enjoy the more "themed" Listener Tale installments so we've decided to do another installment! This one is Family Madness! We've got all kinds of stories brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you and your family madness. There's accused murder, there's actual murder and even the hiring of a hitman gone wrong. You guys truly have a writing gift and we feel so lucky that you feel like you can share these stories with us. If you have a Listener Tale, send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-51-_MQ6okeg You guys have seemed to enjoy the more "themed" Listener Tale installments so we've decided to do another installment! This one is Family Madness! We've got all kinds of stories brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you and your family madness. There's accused murder, there's actual murder and even the hiring of a hitman gone wrong. You guys truly have a writing gift and we feel so lucky that you feel like you can share these stories with us. If you have a Listener Tale, send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 51 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:19:22 You guys have seemed to enjoy the more "themed" Listener Tale installments so we've decided to do another installment! This one is Family Madness! We've got all kinds of stories brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you and your family madness. There's accused murder, there's actual murder and even the hiring of a hitman gone wrong. You guys truly have a writing gift and we feel so lucky that you feel like you can share these stories with us. If you have a Listener Tale, send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line. You guys have seemed to enjoy the more "themed" Listener Tale installments so we've decided to do another installment! This one is Family Madness! We've got all kinds of stories brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you and your family madness. There's accused murder, there's actual murder and even the hiring of a hitman gone wrong. You guys truly have a writing gift and we feel so lucky that you feel like you can share these stories with us. If you have a Listener Tale, send it on in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line. true crime, exhibit c true full 369 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/cVa6SIMgpwEt5NWIsg5uEsED1ExX87q6uS1Z0fzHKrA JonBenet Ramsey Part 2 6 year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered December 1996 in her home in Boulder, Colorado. Her death remains a mystery to this day with various theories and suspects floating around, but never caught. Who killed this beautiful little girl? Who wrote the staged 2.5 page ransom note found in her home? When will answers finally arrive from a crime scene that was outrageously contaminated from the start? In part two we’ll discuss the pineapple of it all, the various theories that have been brought forth over the years and discuss the suspects that go along with those theories.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jonbenet-ramsey-part-2-c2rHSsXH 6 year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered December 1996 in her home in Boulder, Colorado. Her death remains a mystery to this day with various theories and suspects floating around, but never caught. Who killed this beautiful little girl? Who wrote the staged 2.5 page ransom note found in her home? When will answers finally arrive from a crime scene that was outrageously contaminated from the start? In part two we’ll discuss the pineapple of it all, the various theories that have been brought forth over the years and discuss the suspects that go along with those theories.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> JonBenet Ramsey Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:50 6 year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered December 1996 in her home in Boulder, Colorado. Her death remains a mystery to this day with various theories and suspects floating around, but never caught. Who killed this beautiful little girl? Who wrote the staged 2.5 page ransom note found in her home? When will answers finally arrive from a crime scene that was outrageously contaminated from the start? In part two we’ll discuss the pineapple of it all, the various theories that have been brought forth over the years and discuss the suspects that go along with those theories. 6 year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered December 1996 in her home in Boulder, Colorado. Her death remains a mystery to this day with various theories and suspects floating around, but never caught. Who killed this beautiful little girl? Who wrote the staged 2.5 page ransom note found in her home? When will answers finally arrive from a crime scene that was outrageously contaminated from the start? In part two we’ll discuss the pineapple of it all, the various theories that have been brought forth over the years and discuss the suspects that go along with those theories. true crime, exhibit c true full 367 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/FO4VhGQrg6EQM8IdU8DuStzGPQ9zNWjFvnIj0DmfzEY JonBenet Ramsey Part 1 6 year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered December 1996 in her home in Boulder, Colorado. Her death remains a mystery to this day with various theories and suspects floating around, but never caught. Who killed this beautiful little girl? Who wrote the staged 2.5 page ransom note found in her home? When will answers finally arrive from a crime scene that was outrageously contaminated from the start? This is Part 1 of our revisit to this case where we talk about the girl behind the pageant photos, the crime and the autopsy that followed.


Check out this book:

Foreign Faction by James Kolar

Change.org petition Justice for JonBenet to allow DNA testing from the crime scene created by John Ramsey

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jonbenet-ramsey-part-1-CQ3Oyx80 6 year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered December 1996 in her home in Boulder, Colorado. Her death remains a mystery to this day with various theories and suspects floating around, but never caught. Who killed this beautiful little girl? Who wrote the staged 2.5 page ransom note found in her home? When will answers finally arrive from a crime scene that was outrageously contaminated from the start? This is Part 1 of our revisit to this case where we talk about the girl behind the pageant photos, the crime and the autopsy that followed.


Check out this book:

Foreign Faction by James Kolar

Change.org petition Justice for JonBenet to allow DNA testing from the crime scene created by John Ramsey

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> JonBenet Ramsey Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:18:43 6 year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered December 1996 in her home in Boulder, Colorado. Her death remains a mystery to this day with various theories and suspects floating around, but never caught. Who killed this beautiful little girl? Who wrote the staged 2.5 page ransom note found in her home? When will answers finally arrive from a crime scene that was outrageously contaminated from the start? This is Part 1 of our revisit to this case where we talk about the girl behind the pageant photos, the crime and the autopsy that followed. Check out this book: Foreign Faction by James Kolar Change.org petition Justice for JonBenet to allow DNA testing from the crime scene created by John Ramsey 6 year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered December 1996 in her home in Boulder, Colorado. Her death remains a mystery to this day with various theories and suspects floating around, but never caught. Who killed this beautiful little girl? Who wrote the staged 2.5 page ransom note found in her home? When will answers finally arrive from a crime scene that was outrageously contaminated from the start? This is Part 1 of our revisit to this case where we talk about the girl behind the pageant photos, the crime and the autopsy that followed. Check out this book: Foreign Faction by James Kolar Change.org petition Justice for JonBenet to allow DNA testing from the crime scene created by John Ramsey true crime, exhibit c true full 366 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-ErgGRJu0-XF5NfNVQ8V9PeOYBX5qkgVXibWUtLX-q0 Spooky Lakes Vol. 1 New installment on the show!!! SPOOKY LAKES! Alaina brings us to New Hampshire to talk about Haunted Lake. It’s all in the name, this place is super ominous and a WILD phenomena happened hundreds of years ago that you just HAVE to hear about. Then Ash takes us over to Nevada to talk about Lake Mead. So many of you guys have been requesting that we cover Lake Mead simply because of all the bodies that have been washing up. We’ll discuss some of those remains and who they belong to as well as talking about what else once lurked beneath the surface.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-lakes-vol-1-NLxZOc0L New installment on the show!!! SPOOKY LAKES! Alaina brings us to New Hampshire to talk about Haunted Lake. It’s all in the name, this place is super ominous and a WILD phenomena happened hundreds of years ago that you just HAVE to hear about. Then Ash takes us over to Nevada to talk about Lake Mead. So many of you guys have been requesting that we cover Lake Mead simply because of all the bodies that have been washing up. We’ll discuss some of those remains and who they belong to as well as talking about what else once lurked beneath the surface.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Spooky Lakes Vol. 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:41 New installment on the show!!! SPOOKY LAKES! Alaina brings us to New Hampshire to talk about Haunted Lake. It’s all in the name, this place is super ominous and a WILD phenomena happened hundreds of years ago that you just HAVE to hear about. Then Ash takes us over to Nevada to talk about Lake Mead. So many of you guys have been requesting that we cover Lake Mead simply because of all the bodies that have been washing up. We’ll discuss some of those remains and who they belong to as well as talking about what else once lurked beneath the surface. New installment on the show!!! SPOOKY LAKES! Alaina brings us to New Hampshire to talk about Haunted Lake. It’s all in the name, this place is super ominous and a WILD phenomena happened hundreds of years ago that you just HAVE to hear about. Then Ash takes us over to Nevada to talk about Lake Mead. So many of you guys have been requesting that we cover Lake Mead simply because of all the bodies that have been washing up. We’ll discuss some of those remains and who they belong to as well as talking about what else once lurked beneath the surface. true crime, exhibit c true full 365 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/98qHtPLbkad-4icTLosjcYe88hd_6zmIRcwuRVixTNM Terrifying Home Invasions- Listener Tale Edition Listener Tales is themed this week and the theme is…. You guessed it! Home Invasions!! What, did the title give it away? You guys shared some gnarly tales about the home invasions you’ve experienced, we’ve got old men staring at you while you sleep, the ex of your nightmares showing up at your house in the middle of the night and so many more! Enjoy, and if you have a listener tale please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with Listener Tale somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/terrifying-home-invasions-listener-tale-edition-TBnBYcTg Listener Tales is themed this week and the theme is…. You guessed it! Home Invasions!! What, did the title give it away? You guys shared some gnarly tales about the home invasions you’ve experienced, we’ve got old men staring at you while you sleep, the ex of your nightmares showing up at your house in the middle of the night and so many more! Enjoy, and if you have a listener tale please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with Listener Tale somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Terrifying Home Invasions- Listener Tale Edition Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:15 Listener Tales is themed this week and the theme is…. You guessed it! Home Invasions!! What, did the title give it away? You guys shared some gnarly tales about the home invasions you’ve experienced, we’ve got old men staring at you while you sleep, the ex of your nightmares showing up at your house in the middle of the night and so many more! Enjoy, and if you have a listener tale please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with Listener Tale somewhere in the subject line :) Listener Tales is themed this week and the theme is…. You guessed it! Home Invasions!! What, did the title give it away? You guys shared some gnarly tales about the home invasions you’ve experienced, we’ve got old men staring at you while you sleep, the ex of your nightmares showing up at your house in the middle of the night and so many more! Enjoy, and if you have a listener tale please send it to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with Listener Tale somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 364 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tPx-EVCxrBtA8GtUkx0M-zfANINtbvDpFaQCVVjUoPQ BONUS EPISODE!!! The Butcher and the Wren discussion and preview IT'S PUB DAY!!!! We made it, weirdos and I could NOT have done this without your support! You are so special and I will forever be grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for helping me achieve my dream. Today, Ash and I talk about The Butcher and the Wren. We talk writing process, inspiration and whether there is more to come. Also, at the end, enjoy a preview of the first chapter read by the amazing Joe Knezevich as Jeremy :)

Thanks, weirdos.

Love, Alaina

Here she is!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:09:48 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-the-butcher-and-the-wren-discussion-and-preview-xlo5tDNl IT'S PUB DAY!!!! We made it, weirdos and I could NOT have done this without your support! You are so special and I will forever be grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for helping me achieve my dream. Today, Ash and I talk about The Butcher and the Wren. We talk writing process, inspiration and whether there is more to come. Also, at the end, enjoy a preview of the first chapter read by the amazing Joe Knezevich as Jeremy :)

Thanks, weirdos.

Love, Alaina

Here she is!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> BONUS EPISODE!!! The Butcher and the Wren discussion and preview Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:21:54 IT'S PUB DAY!!!! We made it, weirdos and I could NOT have done this without your support! You are so special and I will forever be grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for helping me achieve my dream. Today, Ash and I talk about The Butcher and the Wren. We talk writing process, inspiration and whether there is more to come. Also, at the end, enjoy a preview of the first chapter read by the amazing  Joe Knezevich as Jeremy :) Thanks, weirdos. Love, Alaina Here she is! IT'S PUB DAY!!!! We made it, weirdos and I could NOT have done this without your support! You are so special and I will forever be grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for helping me achieve my dream. Today, Ash and I talk about The Butcher and the Wren. We talk writing process, inspiration and whether there is more to come. Also, at the end, enjoy a preview of the first chapter read by the amazing  Joe Knezevich as Jeremy :) Thanks, weirdos. Love, Alaina Here she is! true crime, exhibit c true full 368 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/oZn-o4ojca8YhtAgOU4B74MKGwiw3fgAbAAKJzP3Oog New England Witches It’s September folks, and you know what that means… SPPPPPOOOOOKIESSS!!! Today Alaina brings us the stories of the first 4 women who were accused witches in Boston. It gets pretty heavy so at the end Ash will give us a little spooky witch's tale as a bit of a palette cleanser, if you will :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/new-england-witches-Q5h6PV46 It’s September folks, and you know what that means… SPPPPPOOOOOKIESSS!!! Today Alaina brings us the stories of the first 4 women who were accused witches in Boston. It gets pretty heavy so at the end Ash will give us a little spooky witch's tale as a bit of a palette cleanser, if you will :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> New England Witches Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:56 It’s September folks, and you know what that means… SPPPPPOOOOOKIESSS!!! Today Alaina brings us the stories of the first 4 women who were accused witches in Boston. It gets pretty heavy so at the end Ash will give us a little spooky witch's tale as a bit of a palette cleanser, if you will :) It’s September folks, and you know what that means… SPPPPPOOOOOKIESSS!!! Today Alaina brings us the stories of the first 4 women who were accused witches in Boston. It gets pretty heavy so at the end Ash will give us a little spooky witch's tale as a bit of a palette cleanser, if you will :) true crime, exhibit c true full 363 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KIWIT_ZCqTuE3k5243hNNZzebB4d8lnsm-cbhzdh9Hw The Source Family It’s been a little while since we brought you a cult story so here we go!!!! Ash was chatting with her friend about The Source family and after diving deeper into it she just had to bring it to all you weirdos! The Source family was established in 1969 by a man named Jim Baker. He had this idea for a hip new restaurant that would bring new age ideas and organic, whole foods all together. It was a great idea in theory, but over time the whole thing would turn on its head. A cult was born and all kinds of wild things were going on, but what would be the most wild was the unexpected end of the cults ~Earthly Spiritual Father~ Jim Baker.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 7 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-source-family-hOHjvgGO It’s been a little while since we brought you a cult story so here we go!!!! Ash was chatting with her friend about The Source family and after diving deeper into it she just had to bring it to all you weirdos! The Source family was established in 1969 by a man named Jim Baker. He had this idea for a hip new restaurant that would bring new age ideas and organic, whole foods all together. It was a great idea in theory, but over time the whole thing would turn on its head. A cult was born and all kinds of wild things were going on, but what would be the most wild was the unexpected end of the cults ~Earthly Spiritual Father~ Jim Baker.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Source Family Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:50:23 It’s been a little while since we brought you a cult story so here we go!!!! Ash was chatting with her friend about The Source family and after diving deeper into it she just had to bring it to all you weirdos! The Source family was established in 1969 by a man named Jim Baker. He had this idea for a hip new restaurant that would bring new age ideas and organic, whole foods all together. It was a great idea in theory, but over time the whole thing would turn on its head. A cult was born and all kinds of wild things were going on, but what would be the most wild was the unexpected end of the cults ~Earthly Spiritual Father~ Jim Baker. It’s been a little while since we brought you a cult story so here we go!!!! Ash was chatting with her friend about The Source family and after diving deeper into it she just had to bring it to all you weirdos! The Source family was established in 1969 by a man named Jim Baker. He had this idea for a hip new restaurant that would bring new age ideas and organic, whole foods all together. It was a great idea in theory, but over time the whole thing would turn on its head. A cult was born and all kinds of wild things were going on, but what would be the most wild was the unexpected end of the cults ~Earthly Spiritual Father~ Jim Baker. true crime, exhibit c true full 362 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/cGXweiQtFbMEAQ3HMrLzngyME7DtqLDirme8DQnhBd8 Listener Tales 50 Listener tales 50!!! OMG, you guys were lighting up our souls with the intro to these tales. Sometimes you just need a Monday pick me up and this was it. You delivered ghostly audio, capri sun mixed with french kissing and a cameo from a dad of one of our listeners!!! If you have a listener tale please send it into Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with Listener Tale somewhere in the subject line!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-50-W46drgLX Listener tales 50!!! OMG, you guys were lighting up our souls with the intro to these tales. Sometimes you just need a Monday pick me up and this was it. You delivered ghostly audio, capri sun mixed with french kissing and a cameo from a dad of one of our listeners!!! If you have a listener tale please send it into Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with Listener Tale somewhere in the subject line!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 50 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:18:11 Listener tales 50!!! OMG, you guys were lighting up our souls with the intro to these tales. Sometimes you just need a Monday pick me up and this was it. You delivered ghostly audio, capri sun mixed with french kissing and a cameo from a dad of one of our listeners!!! If you have a listener tale please send it into Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with Listener Tale somewhere in the subject line! Listener tales 50!!! OMG, you guys were lighting up our souls with the intro to these tales. Sometimes you just need a Monday pick me up and this was it. You delivered ghostly audio, capri sun mixed with french kissing and a cameo from a dad of one of our listeners!!! If you have a listener tale please send it into Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with Listener Tale somewhere in the subject line! true crime, exhibit c true full 361 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2nIBFZAZPyUzc2foBOZLoIZDPoQelc9vjMZ9FGvx5F0 Dueling Campfire Tales with Jordan from Nighttime Podcast! Join us for a Nighttime Podcast/ Morbid crossover episode with our great Canadian pal, Jordan! We have a little campfire round robin where we tell tales of spooky cryptids, treasure hunts and poltergeists! Jordan brings us Canadian tales, we bring him the American ones and it’s a grand ol’ time. Check out The Nighttime Podcast if you haven’t already and keep your eyes open for another Canadian colab soon :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dueling-campfire-tales-with-jordan-from-nighttime-podcast-yxQMkGyG Join us for a Nighttime Podcast/ Morbid crossover episode with our great Canadian pal, Jordan! We have a little campfire round robin where we tell tales of spooky cryptids, treasure hunts and poltergeists! Jordan brings us Canadian tales, we bring him the American ones and it’s a grand ol’ time. Check out The Nighttime Podcast if you haven’t already and keep your eyes open for another Canadian colab soon :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Dueling Campfire Tales with Jordan from Nighttime Podcast! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 02:03:05 Join us for a Nighttime Podcast/ Morbid crossover episode with our great Canadian pal, Jordan! We have a little campfire round robin where we tell tales of spooky cryptids, treasure hunts and poltergeists! Jordan brings us Canadian tales, we bring him the American ones and it’s a grand ol’ time. Check out The Nighttime Podcast if you haven’t already and keep your eyes open for another Canadian colab soon :) Join us for a Nighttime Podcast/ Morbid crossover episode with our great Canadian pal, Jordan! We have a little campfire round robin where we tell tales of spooky cryptids, treasure hunts and poltergeists! Jordan brings us Canadian tales, we bring him the American ones and it’s a grand ol’ time. Check out The Nighttime Podcast if you haven’t already and keep your eyes open for another Canadian colab soon :) true crime, exhibit c true full 360 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/NZwL-NJ1bMjMmtTKZJgY-SIC_KCiuSXXYn9qJbZtT1s The Club Kid/Party Monster Murder Michael Alig, or you may know him better as Party Monster, was crowned king of the Club Kids back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. You may have heard of the club kids, some famous examples today are Bjork, Amanda Lepore, and Ru Paul. They ruled the streets of Manhattan when the streetlights came on and partied the night away. Michael would throw these elaborate parties with crazy performers, wild themes and loads of drugs but it wouldn’t take long for the Club Kid scene to come crashing down to the ground. By the end two club kids would become murderers and one of their own, Angel Melendez would be the one killed.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-club-kid-party-monster-murder-l2tUGcLi Michael Alig, or you may know him better as Party Monster, was crowned king of the Club Kids back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. You may have heard of the club kids, some famous examples today are Bjork, Amanda Lepore, and Ru Paul. They ruled the streets of Manhattan when the streetlights came on and partied the night away. Michael would throw these elaborate parties with crazy performers, wild themes and loads of drugs but it wouldn’t take long for the Club Kid scene to come crashing down to the ground. By the end two club kids would become murderers and one of their own, Angel Melendez would be the one killed.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> The Club Kid/Party Monster Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:26:39 Michael Alig, or you may know him better as Party Monster, was crowned king of the Club Kids back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. You may have heard of the club kids, some famous examples today are Bjork, Amanda Lepore, and Ru Paul. They ruled the streets of Manhattan when the streetlights came on and partied the night away. Michael would throw these elaborate parties with crazy performers, wild themes and loads of drugs but it wouldn’t take long for the Club Kid scene to come crashing down to the ground. By the end two club kids would become murderers and one of their own, Angel Melendez would be the one killed. Michael Alig, or you may know him better as Party Monster, was crowned king of the Club Kids back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. You may have heard of the club kids, some famous examples today are Bjork, Amanda Lepore, and Ru Paul. They ruled the streets of Manhattan when the streetlights came on and partied the night away. Michael would throw these elaborate parties with crazy performers, wild themes and loads of drugs but it wouldn’t take long for the Club Kid scene to come crashing down to the ground. By the end two club kids would become murderers and one of their own, Angel Melendez would be the one killed. true crime, exhibit c true full 359 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/uklIMAcSUb9MxsgpCsoXHuPrAuwOdLSL2NU8AdsYB94 Gerard John Schaefer "The Hangman" Alaina is back and scarier than ever, like seriously hold the scary spice, lady. Today she brings us the case of Gerard John Schaefer who killed an estimated 34 young women. He used his power and one time status as a police officer to lure these young girls into “going away” with him on some kind of great adventure but would then bring them into the woods and do some of the the most unimaginable and depraved things before brutally murdering them. Unfortunately many of his victims have yet to be found.

Check out these great sources!

American Ripper by Patrick Kendrick

Most Notorious Episode 193 with Patrick Kendrick

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/gerard-john-schaefer-the-hangman-fSahVjJz Alaina is back and scarier than ever, like seriously hold the scary spice, lady. Today she brings us the case of Gerard John Schaefer who killed an estimated 34 young women. He used his power and one time status as a police officer to lure these young girls into “going away” with him on some kind of great adventure but would then bring them into the woods and do some of the the most unimaginable and depraved things before brutally murdering them. Unfortunately many of his victims have yet to be found.

Check out these great sources!

American Ripper by Patrick Kendrick

Most Notorious Episode 193 with Patrick Kendrick

Image

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Gerard John Schaefer "The Hangman" Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 02:23:26 Alaina is back and scarier than ever, like seriously hold the scary spice, lady. Today she brings us the case of Gerard John Schaefer who killed an estimated 34 young women. He used his power and one time status as a police officer to lure these young girls into “going away” with him on some kind of great adventure but would then bring them into the woods and do some of the the most unimaginable and depraved things before brutally murdering them. Unfortunately many of his victims have yet to be found. Check out these great sources! American Ripper by Patrick Kendrick Most Notorious Episode 193 with Patrick Kendrick Image Alaina is back and scarier than ever, like seriously hold the scary spice, lady. Today she brings us the case of Gerard John Schaefer who killed an estimated 34 young women. He used his power and one time status as a police officer to lure these young girls into “going away” with him on some kind of great adventure but would then bring them into the woods and do some of the the most unimaginable and depraved things before brutally murdering them. Unfortunately many of his victims have yet to be found. Check out these great sources! American Ripper by Patrick Kendrick Most Notorious Episode 193 with Patrick Kendrick Image true crime, exhibit c true full 358 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rwt2p8o2K1GuletDQ6xXLIXimGtNAS6D5-2Sjsrpdh0 Listener Tales 49 ft. Special Guest DREW!! Listener Tales 49 is pretty epic if you ask us. OH! And it is brought to you by you, from you, for you and all about you...even if Ash forgot to say so in the beginning. There's mentions of new kittens, there's a Drew, a bank robbery where the employee may have helped more than they meant to and EVEN a haunted home! What more could you ask for? If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and just put "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-49-ft-special-guest-drew-_PNffZub Listener Tales 49 is pretty epic if you ask us. OH! And it is brought to you by you, from you, for you and all about you...even if Ash forgot to say so in the beginning. There's mentions of new kittens, there's a Drew, a bank robbery where the employee may have helped more than they meant to and EVEN a haunted home! What more could you ask for? If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and just put "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Listener Tales 49 ft. Special Guest DREW!! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:59 Listener Tales 49 is pretty epic if you ask us. OH! And it is brought to you by you, from you, for you and all about you...even if Ash forgot to say so in the beginning. There's mentions of new kittens, there's a Drew, a bank robbery where the employee may have helped more than they meant to and EVEN a haunted home! What more could you ask for? If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and just put "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) Listener Tales 49 is pretty epic if you ask us. OH! And it is brought to you by you, from you, for you and all about you...even if Ash forgot to say so in the beginning. There's mentions of new kittens, there's a Drew, a bank robbery where the employee may have helped more than they meant to and EVEN a haunted home! What more could you ask for? If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and just put "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 357 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/up3vEDuUcvkOd2aEyVCiN4vZRZlGLv4lcqpBvF-Ir5g Spooky Lighthouses with Special Guests National Park After Dark Pod! We’re joined by Cassie and Danielle from National Park after Dark to chat some SPOOKY LIGHTHOUSES! It’s a bit of a round robin, back and forth kind of deal, Cassie and Danielle each brought us a spooky lighthouse of their choosing to share and Alaina and I shared right back! This installment you’ll hear all about Seguin Lighthouse, Fairport Harbor Lighthouse, Terrible Tilly and finally the Boston Light! Keep your eyes posted for another crossover-collab with National Park after Dark on their feed and in the meantime check out their website:

National Park After Dark

Instagram: @Nationalparkafterdark

Twitter: @npadpodcast

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-lighthouses-with-special-guests-national-park-after-dark-pod-OomTy8u8 We’re joined by Cassie and Danielle from National Park after Dark to chat some SPOOKY LIGHTHOUSES! It’s a bit of a round robin, back and forth kind of deal, Cassie and Danielle each brought us a spooky lighthouse of their choosing to share and Alaina and I shared right back! This installment you’ll hear all about Seguin Lighthouse, Fairport Harbor Lighthouse, Terrible Tilly and finally the Boston Light! Keep your eyes posted for another crossover-collab with National Park after Dark on their feed and in the meantime check out their website:

National Park After Dark

Instagram: @Nationalparkafterdark

Twitter: @npadpodcast

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Spooky Lighthouses with Special Guests National Park After Dark Pod! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:42:54 We’re joined by Cassie and Danielle from National Park after Dark to chat some SPOOKY LIGHTHOUSES! It’s a bit of a round robin, back and forth kind of deal, Cassie and Danielle each brought us a spooky lighthouse of their choosing to share and Alaina and I shared right back! This installment you’ll hear all about Seguin Lighthouse, Fairport Harbor Lighthouse, Terrible Tilly and finally the Boston Light! Keep your eyes posted for another crossover-collab with National Park after Dark on their feed and in the meantime check out their website: National Park After Dark Instagram: @Nationalparkafterdark Twitter: @npadpodcast We’re joined by Cassie and Danielle from National Park after Dark to chat some SPOOKY LIGHTHOUSES! It’s a bit of a round robin, back and forth kind of deal, Cassie and Danielle each brought us a spooky lighthouse of their choosing to share and Alaina and I shared right back! This installment you’ll hear all about Seguin Lighthouse, Fairport Harbor Lighthouse, Terrible Tilly and finally the Boston Light! Keep your eyes posted for another crossover-collab with National Park after Dark on their feed and in the meantime check out their website: National Park After Dark Instagram: @Nationalparkafterdark Twitter: @npadpodcast true crime, exhibit c true full 356 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GNWlVd4vQZaDb8mR7cjlhqwVBEE77LrYvhk_NJx8_iY Kelly Cochran AKA "The Devil Woman of Michigan" When Chris Regan went missing and his car was found abandoned at a local park and ride, many people were concerned. Chris was supposed to be moving from Michigan to North Carolina with his son, a move that he was over the moon about, but then all of the sudden everyone in Chris's life just stopped hearing from him. When his car was searched the detectives would find directions written down that led Chris to the last place he would ever go: Kelly Cochran's home.

Where Monters Hide:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851TBNFD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/kelly-cochran-aka-the-devil-woman-of-michigan-c3PVwme7 When Chris Regan went missing and his car was found abandoned at a local park and ride, many people were concerned. Chris was supposed to be moving from Michigan to North Carolina with his son, a move that he was over the moon about, but then all of the sudden everyone in Chris's life just stopped hearing from him. When his car was searched the detectives would find directions written down that led Chris to the last place he would ever go: Kelly Cochran's home.

Where Monters Hide:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851TBNFD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Kelly Cochran AKA "The Devil Woman of Michigan" Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:25:03 When Chris Regan went missing and his car was found abandoned at a local park and ride, many people were concerned. Chris was supposed to be moving from Michigan to North Carolina with his son, a move that he was over the moon about, but then all of the sudden everyone in Chris's life just stopped hearing from him. When his car was searched the detectives would find directions written down that led Chris to the last place he would ever go: Kelly Cochran's home. Where Monters Hide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851TBNFD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 When Chris Regan went missing and his car was found abandoned at a local park and ride, many people were concerned. Chris was supposed to be moving from Michigan to North Carolina with his son, a move that he was over the moon about, but then all of the sudden everyone in Chris's life just stopped hearing from him. When his car was searched the detectives would find directions written down that led Chris to the last place he would ever go: Kelly Cochran's home. Where Monters Hide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851TBNFD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 true crime, exhibit c true full 355 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/uhpR7KraxHceVtYAw6SnbkBJ31ckfbuDGTs1Z_gjjQw Listener Tales 48 Listener tales 48!!! We’ve got almost abductions, a woman being stalked but really wanting to win her work competition and a Bridgewater triangle appearance!! If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “listener tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-48-DD3LNrMj Listener tales 48!!! We’ve got almost abductions, a woman being stalked but really wanting to win her work competition and a Bridgewater triangle appearance!! If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “listener tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Listener Tales 48 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:55 Listener tales 48!!! We’ve got almost abductions, a woman being stalked but really wanting to win her work competition and a Bridgewater triangle appearance!! If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “listener tale” somewhere in the subject line :) Listener tales 48!!! We’ve got almost abductions, a woman being stalked but really wanting to win her work competition and a Bridgewater triangle appearance!! If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “listener tale” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 354 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4ynU6_ghY8kAYSruiC5aK2iyPSRamDrb41KKpYAFLCc Justice For Katie Palmer On the morning of April 21st John Palmer and his wife Katie decided to start their day off with a nice walk together before the craziness of their day to day ensued. They didn’t know that one of their neighbors would also be out that morning, driving his F-250, impaired to say the least. Katie and John were both hit by that man, Cory Todd Foster. John suffered serious injuries that left him in the ICU and unfortunately, Katie was killed in the crash. Cory Todd Foster, who has a 20 year history of vehicular crimes including DWI, reckless driving and speeding faced absolutely no charges.

A huge thank you to John Palmer for speaking to us about Katie's life and the injustice surrounding her death.

There are so many injustices in this case that will leave you infuriated, but the fight is not over. There will be justice for Katie Palmer, and all of us can have a hand in helping. For more information and updates on Katie’s case these are the best links:


Katie Palmer Project


Justice For Katie Palmer Webpage


Justice For Katie Palmer Facebook Group


Justice For Katie Palmer Twitter


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/justice-for-katie-palmer-9LM4cw0q On the morning of April 21st John Palmer and his wife Katie decided to start their day off with a nice walk together before the craziness of their day to day ensued. They didn’t know that one of their neighbors would also be out that morning, driving his F-250, impaired to say the least. Katie and John were both hit by that man, Cory Todd Foster. John suffered serious injuries that left him in the ICU and unfortunately, Katie was killed in the crash. Cory Todd Foster, who has a 20 year history of vehicular crimes including DWI, reckless driving and speeding faced absolutely no charges.

A huge thank you to John Palmer for speaking to us about Katie's life and the injustice surrounding her death.

There are so many injustices in this case that will leave you infuriated, but the fight is not over. There will be justice for Katie Palmer, and all of us can have a hand in helping. For more information and updates on Katie’s case these are the best links:


Katie Palmer Project


Justice For Katie Palmer Webpage


Justice For Katie Palmer Facebook Group


Justice For Katie Palmer Twitter


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Justice For Katie Palmer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:37:26 On the morning of April 21st John Palmer and his wife Katie decided to start their day off with a nice walk together before the craziness of their day to day ensued. They didn’t know that one of their neighbors would also be out that morning, driving his F-250, impaired to say the least. Katie and John were both hit by that man, Cory Todd Foster. John suffered serious injuries that left him in the ICU and unfortunately, Katie was killed in the crash. Cory Todd Foster, who has a 20 year history of vehicular crimes including DWI, reckless driving and speeding faced absolutely no charges. A huge thank you to John Palmer for speaking to us about Katie's life and the injustice surrounding her death. There are so many injustices in this case that will leave you infuriated, but the fight is not over. There will be justice for Katie Palmer, and all of us can have a hand in helping. For more information and updates on Katie’s case these are the best links: Katie Palmer Project Justice For Katie Palmer Webpage Justice For Katie Palmer Facebook Group Justice For Katie Palmer Twitter On the morning of April 21st John Palmer and his wife Katie decided to start their day off with a nice walk together before the craziness of their day to day ensued. They didn’t know that one of their neighbors would also be out that morning, driving his F-250, impaired to say the least. Katie and John were both hit by that man, Cory Todd Foster. John suffered serious injuries that left him in the ICU and unfortunately, Katie was killed in the crash. Cory Todd Foster, who has a 20 year history of vehicular crimes including DWI, reckless driving and speeding faced absolutely no charges. A huge thank you to John Palmer for speaking to us about Katie's life and the injustice surrounding her death. There are so many injustices in this case that will leave you infuriated, but the fight is not over. There will be justice for Katie Palmer, and all of us can have a hand in helping. For more information and updates on Katie’s case these are the best links: Katie Palmer Project Justice For Katie Palmer Webpage Justice For Katie Palmer Facebook Group Justice For Katie Palmer Twitter true crime, exhibit c true full 353 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/yLVGzGaeUoRS31pBZhAsjEBEgg_4qszqpVTIlGXRdt0 The Murder of William Desmond Taylor William Desmond Taylor was a big name in Hollywood back in the day, starring and directing plenty of hit films. Hollywood has always been rife with controversy and such was the case when William was found dead in his apartment, having been shot with a rare .38 caliber gun. The police felt like whoever had killed William had actually been wrapped up in a hug with him when they pulled the trigger. Was it Mabel Normand who had been at his home just minutes before he was killed, or could it have been Mary Miles Minter and her crazy Stage Mom ™ Charlotte Shelby? OR could it have been the woman who confessed with her dying breath? Decide for yourself and let us know what you think!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-william-desmond-taylor-KsxAwzYf William Desmond Taylor was a big name in Hollywood back in the day, starring and directing plenty of hit films. Hollywood has always been rife with controversy and such was the case when William was found dead in his apartment, having been shot with a rare .38 caliber gun. The police felt like whoever had killed William had actually been wrapped up in a hug with him when they pulled the trigger. Was it Mabel Normand who had been at his home just minutes before he was killed, or could it have been Mary Miles Minter and her crazy Stage Mom ™ Charlotte Shelby? OR could it have been the woman who confessed with her dying breath? Decide for yourself and let us know what you think!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Murder of William Desmond Taylor Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:43 William Desmond Taylor was a big name in Hollywood back in the day, starring and directing plenty of hit films. Hollywood has always been rife with controversy and such was the case when William was found dead in his apartment, having been shot with a rare .38 caliber gun. The police felt like whoever had killed William had actually been wrapped up in a hug with him when they pulled the trigger. Was it Mabel Normand who had been at his home just minutes before he was killed, or could it have been Mary Miles Minter and her crazy Stage Mom ™ Charlotte Shelby? OR could it have been the woman who confessed with her dying breath? Decide for yourself and let us know what you think! William Desmond Taylor was a big name in Hollywood back in the day, starring and directing plenty of hit films. Hollywood has always been rife with controversy and such was the case when William was found dead in his apartment, having been shot with a rare .38 caliber gun. The police felt like whoever had killed William had actually been wrapped up in a hug with him when they pulled the trigger. Was it Mabel Normand who had been at his home just minutes before he was killed, or could it have been Mary Miles Minter and her crazy Stage Mom ™ Charlotte Shelby? OR could it have been the woman who confessed with her dying breath? Decide for yourself and let us know what you think! true crime, exhibit c true full 352 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/EHg8pdAYlSVw11dewKZe2I4OXJZX7L_S130ld45kVEc Listener Tales 47 Listener Tales 47!!!! You guys, like are you alright? This one was so crazy! There’s carjacking, there’s Charles Manson and there’s more. Enjoy, hold onto your butts and keep it weird until the next listener tale. If you have a Listener Tale that you would like to send in, go ahead and send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-47-4as41h1M Listener Tales 47!!!! You guys, like are you alright? This one was so crazy! There’s carjacking, there’s Charles Manson and there’s more. Enjoy, hold onto your butts and keep it weird until the next listener tale. If you have a Listener Tale that you would like to send in, go ahead and send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Listener Tales 47 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:01 Listener Tales 47!!!! You guys, like are you alright? This one was so crazy! There’s carjacking, there’s Charles Manson and there’s more. Enjoy, hold onto your butts and keep it weird until the next listener tale. If you have a Listener Tale that you would like to send in, go ahead and send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) Listener Tales 47!!!! You guys, like are you alright? This one was so crazy! There’s carjacking, there’s Charles Manson and there’s more. Enjoy, hold onto your butts and keep it weird until the next listener tale. If you have a Listener Tale that you would like to send in, go ahead and send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 351 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/eUd74Dth6MiIs8QUKLYEHRX5g1vWf2GG5qyLuKmx9Z0 Haunted Hotels Vol. 1 We’ve got a new installment for ya partners, HAUNTED HOTELS! Alaina brings us to the Langham hotel in London and then to Ben Lomond Suites in Utah while Ash brings us to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and then to Hotel Savoy. It’s gonna be creepy and ghostly up in here because we’ve got all things that are good; ghostly elevators, mirror Marilyn ghosts, spectral weapons and so much more. Hold onto your butts and if you would like to suggest a Haunted Hotel for our next episode please send to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Haunted Hotels” somewhere in the subject line :)


Sam and Colby visiting The Langham Hotel in London (Hilarious)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/haunted-hotels-vol-1-Zuk7E0a3 We’ve got a new installment for ya partners, HAUNTED HOTELS! Alaina brings us to the Langham hotel in London and then to Ben Lomond Suites in Utah while Ash brings us to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and then to Hotel Savoy. It’s gonna be creepy and ghostly up in here because we’ve got all things that are good; ghostly elevators, mirror Marilyn ghosts, spectral weapons and so much more. Hold onto your butts and if you would like to suggest a Haunted Hotel for our next episode please send to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Haunted Hotels” somewhere in the subject line :)


Sam and Colby visiting The Langham Hotel in London (Hilarious)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Haunted Hotels Vol. 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:03 We’ve got a new installment for ya partners, HAUNTED HOTELS! Alaina brings us to the Langham hotel in London and then to Ben Lomond Suites in Utah while Ash brings us to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and then to Hotel Savoy. It’s gonna be creepy and ghostly up in here because we’ve got all things that are good; ghostly elevators, mirror Marilyn ghosts, spectral weapons and so much more. Hold onto your butts and if you would like to suggest a Haunted Hotel for our next episode please send to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Haunted Hotels” somewhere in the subject line :) Sam and Colby visiting The Langham Hotel in London (Hilarious) We’ve got a new installment for ya partners, HAUNTED HOTELS! Alaina brings us to the Langham hotel in London and then to Ben Lomond Suites in Utah while Ash brings us to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and then to Hotel Savoy. It’s gonna be creepy and ghostly up in here because we’ve got all things that are good; ghostly elevators, mirror Marilyn ghosts, spectral weapons and so much more. Hold onto your butts and if you would like to suggest a Haunted Hotel for our next episode please send to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Haunted Hotels” somewhere in the subject line :) Sam and Colby visiting The Langham Hotel in London (Hilarious) true crime, exhibit c true full 350 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/M-vE_8jLUAZYaMvPiz145qFy6FxIL-rakn7Ls1aUacI Jack the Ripper Part 5 YOU HAVE REACHED THE CONCLUSION!!!! Alaina’s final part of Jack the Ripper is here and we are talking all things suspects, confirmation bias, science, mitochondrial DNA and Patricia Cornwell. Do we know who Jack the Ripper is by now? No. Do we know who he isn’t? Sorta. Stay tuned for years to come because Alaina claims one day she will have our answers!!!

"SOMEDAY I WILL"- Alaina

Check out these great books on the case:

Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House

The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow

The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume

The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill

Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow

Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan

Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper by Patricia Cornwell


An even DEEPER dive into this case:

Season 3 of Unobscured with Aaron Mahnke


Also check out these sites on the case:

JackTheRipper.org

Casebook: Jack The Ripper

Jack the Ripper Tour

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jack-the-ripper-part-5-ilS78IjX YOU HAVE REACHED THE CONCLUSION!!!! Alaina’s final part of Jack the Ripper is here and we are talking all things suspects, confirmation bias, science, mitochondrial DNA and Patricia Cornwell. Do we know who Jack the Ripper is by now? No. Do we know who he isn’t? Sorta. Stay tuned for years to come because Alaina claims one day she will have our answers!!!

"SOMEDAY I WILL"- Alaina

Check out these great books on the case:

Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House

The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow

The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume

The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill

Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow

Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan

Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper by Patricia Cornwell


An even DEEPER dive into this case:

Season 3 of Unobscured with Aaron Mahnke


Also check out these sites on the case:

JackTheRipper.org

Casebook: Jack The Ripper

Jack the Ripper Tour

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Jack the Ripper Part 5 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:39:08 YOU HAVE REACHED THE CONCLUSION!!!! Alaina’s final part of Jack the Ripper is here and we are talking all things suspects, confirmation bias, science, mitochondrial DNA and Patricia Cornwell. Do we know who Jack the Ripper is by now? No. Do we know who he isn’t? Sorta. Stay tuned for years to come because Alaina claims one day she will have our answers!!! "SOMEDAY I WILL"- Alaina Check out these great books on the case: Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper by Patricia Cornwell An even DEEPER dive into this case: Season 3 of Unobscured with Aaron Mahnke Also check out these sites on the case: JackTheRipper.org Casebook: Jack The Ripper Jack the Ripper Tour YOU HAVE REACHED THE CONCLUSION!!!! Alaina’s final part of Jack the Ripper is here and we are talking all things suspects, confirmation bias, science, mitochondrial DNA and Patricia Cornwell. Do we know who Jack the Ripper is by now? No. Do we know who he isn’t? Sorta. Stay tuned for years to come because Alaina claims one day she will have our answers!!! "SOMEDAY I WILL"- Alaina Check out these great books on the case: Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper by Patricia Cornwell An even DEEPER dive into this case: Season 3 of Unobscured with Aaron Mahnke Also check out these sites on the case: JackTheRipper.org Casebook: Jack The Ripper Jack the Ripper Tour true crime, exhibit c true full 349 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/RKKfUIqUK_vQ9T5L1YZ9hGcrYmAsUjggV5Kd0tjfBv4 Listener Tales 46 Listener Tales 46 is here and it’s fucking great, you guys are so good at this! We’ve got a terrifying cautionary tale from Italy, a life saving little pug-pug (WE LOVE YOUR DOGS.) and the funniest fake crime that we’ve ever heard of in our lives. If you would like to send in a listener tale you can send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and please just put “Listener Tales” in the subject line, along with whatever else you’d like. YEET!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-46-UKFtqeEr Listener Tales 46 is here and it’s fucking great, you guys are so good at this! We’ve got a terrifying cautionary tale from Italy, a life saving little pug-pug (WE LOVE YOUR DOGS.) and the funniest fake crime that we’ve ever heard of in our lives. If you would like to send in a listener tale you can send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and please just put “Listener Tales” in the subject line, along with whatever else you’d like. YEET!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Listener Tales 46 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:26:49 Listener Tales 46 is here and it’s fucking great, you guys are so good at this! We’ve got a terrifying cautionary tale from Italy, a life saving little pug-pug (WE LOVE YOUR DOGS.) and the funniest fake crime that we’ve ever heard of in our lives. If you would like to send in a listener tale you can send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and please just put “Listener Tales” in the subject line, along with whatever else you’d like. YEET! Listener Tales 46 is here and it’s fucking great, you guys are so good at this! We’ve got a terrifying cautionary tale from Italy, a life saving little pug-pug (WE LOVE YOUR DOGS.) and the funniest fake crime that we’ve ever heard of in our lives. If you would like to send in a listener tale you can send it on over to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and please just put “Listener Tales” in the subject line, along with whatever else you’d like. YEET! true crime, exhibit c true full 348 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/R8NqUwI5Tow-LHWZenq5bYUXLBcq0TJfAEGNJs3Ec-M Jack the Ripper Part 4 Jack the Ripper part 4 is here weirdos! This installment will cover the horrific, and most brutal murder yet: the murder of Mary Jane Kelly. Mary Jane was the youngest victim at just twenty five years old and the only victim that was killed in her own room. When the police arrived on scene they were shocked, but still not any closer to uncovering the identity of the ripper. OH and also, Alaina has some HOT TAKES on the letters we went over in part 3.

Check out these great books on the case:

Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House

The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow

The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume

The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill

Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow

Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan

Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper by Patricia Cornwell


An even DEEPER dive into this case:

Season 3 of Unobscured with Aaron Mahnke


Also check out these sites on the case:

JackTheRipper.org

Casebook: Jack The Ripper

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jack-the-ripper-part-4-mHdUAzQW Jack the Ripper part 4 is here weirdos! This installment will cover the horrific, and most brutal murder yet: the murder of Mary Jane Kelly. Mary Jane was the youngest victim at just twenty five years old and the only victim that was killed in her own room. When the police arrived on scene they were shocked, but still not any closer to uncovering the identity of the ripper. OH and also, Alaina has some HOT TAKES on the letters we went over in part 3.

Check out these great books on the case:

Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House

The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow

The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume

The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill

Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow

Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan

Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper by Patricia Cornwell


An even DEEPER dive into this case:

Season 3 of Unobscured with Aaron Mahnke


Also check out these sites on the case:

JackTheRipper.org

Casebook: Jack The Ripper

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Jack the Ripper Part 4 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:33:09 Jack the Ripper part 4 is here weirdos! This installment will cover the horrific, and most brutal murder yet: the murder of Mary Jane Kelly. Mary Jane was the youngest victim at just twenty five years old and the only victim that was killed in her own room. When the police arrived on scene they were shocked, but still not any closer to uncovering the identity of the ripper. OH and also, Alaina has some HOT TAKES on the letters we went over in part 3. Check out these great books on the case: Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper by Patricia Cornwell An even DEEPER dive into this case: Season 3 of Unobscured with Aaron Mahnke Also check out these sites on the case: JackTheRipper.org Casebook: Jack The Ripper Jack the Ripper part 4 is here weirdos! This installment will cover the horrific, and most brutal murder yet: the murder of Mary Jane Kelly. Mary Jane was the youngest victim at just twenty five years old and the only victim that was killed in her own room. When the police arrived on scene they were shocked, but still not any closer to uncovering the identity of the ripper. OH and also, Alaina has some HOT TAKES on the letters we went over in part 3. Check out these great books on the case: Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper by Patricia Cornwell An even DEEPER dive into this case: Season 3 of Unobscured with Aaron Mahnke Also check out these sites on the case: JackTheRipper.org Casebook: Jack The Ripper true crime, exhibit c true full 347 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/utmHFT-k4LWn21YnqNvk6-CZDOVY7G8cQ7PRW3_2rZ8 Jack the Ripper Part 3 Jack the Ripper Part three will cover what is known as, “the double event.” Both Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes were found killed on this September night. Both women shared a lot in common with the previous two victims. They’d struggled through pretty much their entire lives just to make ends meet and then were met with this as their end. In this part we’ll start to entertain the theory that Jack perhaps had some kind of medical background and you’ll see just why one might think so once you dive into the episode! Hold onto your butts!

Check out these great books on the case:

Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House

The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow

The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume

The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill

Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow

Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan


Also check out these sites on the case:

JackTheRipper.org

Casebook: Jack The Ripper


History blog mentioned in the episode:

The History Girls

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jack-the-ripper-part-3-oAqF0nZg Jack the Ripper Part three will cover what is known as, “the double event.” Both Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes were found killed on this September night. Both women shared a lot in common with the previous two victims. They’d struggled through pretty much their entire lives just to make ends meet and then were met with this as their end. In this part we’ll start to entertain the theory that Jack perhaps had some kind of medical background and you’ll see just why one might think so once you dive into the episode! Hold onto your butts!

Check out these great books on the case:

Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House

The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow

The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume

The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill

Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow

Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan


Also check out these sites on the case:

JackTheRipper.org

Casebook: Jack The Ripper


History blog mentioned in the episode:

The History Girls

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Jack the Ripper Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 02:20:03 Jack the Ripper Part three will cover what is known as, “the double event.” Both Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes were found killed on this September night. Both women shared a lot in common with the previous two victims. They’d struggled through pretty much their entire lives just to make ends meet and then were met with this as their end. In this part we’ll start to entertain the theory that Jack perhaps had some kind of medical background and you’ll see just why one might think so once you dive into the episode! Hold onto your butts! Check out these great books on the case: Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan Also check out these sites on the case: JackTheRipper.org Casebook: Jack The Ripper History blog mentioned in the episode: The History Girls Jack the Ripper Part three will cover what is known as, “the double event.” Both Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes were found killed on this September night. Both women shared a lot in common with the previous two victims. They’d struggled through pretty much their entire lives just to make ends meet and then were met with this as their end. In this part we’ll start to entertain the theory that Jack perhaps had some kind of medical background and you’ll see just why one might think so once you dive into the episode! Hold onto your butts! Check out these great books on the case: Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill Jack the Ripper: Scotland Yard Investigates by Stewart Evans & Donald Rumbelow Jack the Ripper: The definitive Casebook by Richard Whittington-Eagan Also check out these sites on the case: JackTheRipper.org Casebook: Jack The Ripper History blog mentioned in the episode: The History Girls true crime, exhibit c true full 346 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/sH7q-SlsHykuRpFHsWTcCuytt7VNfDScj4LUY2TbeC8 Listener Tales 45 For Listener Tales 45 we are joined by a special, rather good looking guest, you know him…. You love him… its DREW :) You weirdos also sent us some seriously hilarious and intense tales!!! There’s cops sharing too much information after bursting into middle school dances, hot debates over the name Doll(e)y Madison, hotboxing realness and a Berenstein Bears life saving connection. If you have a Listener Tale that you’d like us to read, please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-45-Kvkf7Nw7 For Listener Tales 45 we are joined by a special, rather good looking guest, you know him…. You love him… its DREW :) You weirdos also sent us some seriously hilarious and intense tales!!! There’s cops sharing too much information after bursting into middle school dances, hot debates over the name Doll(e)y Madison, hotboxing realness and a Berenstein Bears life saving connection. If you have a Listener Tale that you’d like us to read, please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 45 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:36 For Listener Tales 45 we are joined by a special, rather good looking guest, you know him…. You love him… its DREW :) You weirdos also sent us some seriously hilarious and intense tales!!! There’s cops sharing too much information after bursting into middle school dances, hot debates over the name Doll(e)y Madison, hotboxing realness and a Berenstein Bears life saving connection. If you have a Listener Tale that you’d like us to read, please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) For Listener Tales 45 we are joined by a special, rather good looking guest, you know him…. You love him… its DREW :) You weirdos also sent us some seriously hilarious and intense tales!!! There’s cops sharing too much information after bursting into middle school dances, hot debates over the name Doll(e)y Madison, hotboxing realness and a Berenstein Bears life saving connection. If you have a Listener Tale that you’d like us to read, please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 345 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Kq-bvWLf6IWYN3K0iTpTRJciKzeeuXE59ztD2jq3Cn0 Jack the Ripper Part 2 Jack the Ripper part two brings us the absolutely horrifying murder of Annie Chapman. Annie’s story, much like the rest of the women who were killed, is incredibly devastating. She was struggling with sobriety when she landed on the shady streets in Spitalfields in the East end and was having a terrible time trying to find work to just get by. Robert Anderson, the head of the criminal investigations department was still on vacation, Sir Charles Warren’s ego stepped on the scene and they were not even one step closer to uncovering the culprits identity.

Check out these great books on the case:

Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House

The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow

The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume

The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill


Also check out these sites on the case:

JackTheRipper.org

Casebook: Jack The Ripper

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jack-the-ripper-part-2-U7c4VKHe Jack the Ripper part two brings us the absolutely horrifying murder of Annie Chapman. Annie’s story, much like the rest of the women who were killed, is incredibly devastating. She was struggling with sobriety when she landed on the shady streets in Spitalfields in the East end and was having a terrible time trying to find work to just get by. Robert Anderson, the head of the criminal investigations department was still on vacation, Sir Charles Warren’s ego stepped on the scene and they were not even one step closer to uncovering the culprits identity.

Check out these great books on the case:

Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House

The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow

The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume

The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill


Also check out these sites on the case:

JackTheRipper.org

Casebook: Jack The Ripper

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Jack the Ripper Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:31:22 Jack the Ripper part two brings us the absolutely horrifying murder of Annie Chapman. Annie’s story, much like the rest of the women who were killed, is incredibly devastating. She was struggling with sobriety when she landed on the shady streets in Spitalfields in the East end and was having a terrible time trying to find work to just get by. Robert Anderson, the head of the criminal investigations department was still on vacation, Sir Charles Warren’s ego stepped on the scene and they were not even one step closer to uncovering the culprits identity. Check out these great books on the case: Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill Also check out these sites on the case: JackTheRipper.org Casebook: Jack The Ripper Jack the Ripper part two brings us the absolutely horrifying murder of Annie Chapman. Annie’s story, much like the rest of the women who were killed, is incredibly devastating. She was struggling with sobriety when she landed on the shady streets in Spitalfields in the East end and was having a terrible time trying to find work to just get by. Robert Anderson, the head of the criminal investigations department was still on vacation, Sir Charles Warren’s ego stepped on the scene and they were not even one step closer to uncovering the culprits identity. Check out these great books on the case: Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill Also check out these sites on the case: JackTheRipper.org Casebook: Jack The Ripper true crime, exhibit c true full 344 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bkjTttlyc0ypGxOJvqW0xBZ6LZWJFU6Sk7FU6isZFDw Jack the Ripper Part 1 Alaina takes us to the streets of Whitechapel for part one of Jack The Ripper, and boy is it a stark picture she’s painting us. Whitechapel was dark, damp, dirty and downright desolate at the time Jack The Ripper was roaming the streets. People were living in all kinds of horrible conditions, butchers and slaughterhouse workers were walking around covered in blood and because things were like this, it made the perfect stomping ground for a vicious murderer. Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols was the Ripper’s first victim and the main person that we’ll go over in part one while Alaina also gives us a background on a couple of other potential early victims. Stay tuned for (we’re thinkin’) three more!


Check out these great books on the case:

Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House

The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow

The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume

The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill


Also check out these sites on the case:

JackTheRipper.org

Casebook: Jack The Ripper

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jack-the-ripper-part-1-rfzX72FN Alaina takes us to the streets of Whitechapel for part one of Jack The Ripper, and boy is it a stark picture she’s painting us. Whitechapel was dark, damp, dirty and downright desolate at the time Jack The Ripper was roaming the streets. People were living in all kinds of horrible conditions, butchers and slaughterhouse workers were walking around covered in blood and because things were like this, it made the perfect stomping ground for a vicious murderer. Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols was the Ripper’s first victim and the main person that we’ll go over in part one while Alaina also gives us a background on a couple of other potential early victims. Stay tuned for (we’re thinkin’) three more!


Check out these great books on the case:

Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House

The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow

The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume

The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill


Also check out these sites on the case:

JackTheRipper.org

Casebook: Jack The Ripper

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Jack the Ripper Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:23:26 Alaina takes us to the streets of Whitechapel for part one of Jack The Ripper, and boy is it a stark picture she’s painting us. Whitechapel was dark, damp, dirty and downright desolate at the time Jack The Ripper was roaming the streets. People were living in all kinds of horrible conditions, butchers and slaughterhouse workers were walking around covered in blood and because things were like this, it made the perfect stomping ground for a vicious murderer. Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols was the Ripper’s first victim and the main person that we’ll go over in part one while Alaina also gives us a background on a couple of other potential early victims. Stay tuned for (we’re thinkin’) three more! Check out these great books on the case: Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill Also check out these sites on the case: JackTheRipper.org Casebook: Jack The Ripper Alaina takes us to the streets of Whitechapel for part one of Jack The Ripper, and boy is it a stark picture she’s painting us. Whitechapel was dark, damp, dirty and downright desolate at the time Jack The Ripper was roaming the streets. People were living in all kinds of horrible conditions, butchers and slaughterhouse workers were walking around covered in blood and because things were like this, it made the perfect stomping ground for a vicious murderer. Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols was the Ripper’s first victim and the main person that we’ll go over in part one while Alaina also gives us a background on a couple of other potential early victims. Stay tuned for (we’re thinkin’) three more! Check out these great books on the case: Jack the Ripper and The Case For Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect by Robert House The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold The Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victims by Robert Hume The Ripper Code by Thomas Toughill Also check out these sites on the case: JackTheRipper.org Casebook: Jack The Ripper true crime, exhibit c true full 343 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/nZmunkVjpShVj_HY8DrRKH_rVf3_hO-s8Mu3E-njH2o The Disappearance of Heidi Allen Part 2 Heidi Allen disappeared on Easter morning back in 1994 from the convenient store she’d worked at for years. Her car was still parked in the parking lot when police arrived, her purse, keys and jacket were all behind the counter and there was still money on the counter and in the register, tipping off the police that this was not a crime motivated by robbery. The police began to look into two men after receiving a few tips and were pretty sure that they had the right guys… but did they? In part two we’ll go over some new information that has been released over the years that has led to new theories. Unfortunately none of these claims have ever led to finding Heidi. If you have any information regarding this case or any information regarding Heidi Allen’s whereabouts you can call the Oswego Police Department: 888-349-3411


Listen to Heidi's sister Lisa's podcast One Sister's Journey...Keeping It Real

Check out this great resource for the case:

Scrapped by Lisa Peebles and John O'Brien

Documentary About Heidi's Case

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-disappearance-of-heidi-allen-part-2-W_QSvdvN Heidi Allen disappeared on Easter morning back in 1994 from the convenient store she’d worked at for years. Her car was still parked in the parking lot when police arrived, her purse, keys and jacket were all behind the counter and there was still money on the counter and in the register, tipping off the police that this was not a crime motivated by robbery. The police began to look into two men after receiving a few tips and were pretty sure that they had the right guys… but did they? In part two we’ll go over some new information that has been released over the years that has led to new theories. Unfortunately none of these claims have ever led to finding Heidi. If you have any information regarding this case or any information regarding Heidi Allen’s whereabouts you can call the Oswego Police Department: 888-349-3411


Listen to Heidi's sister Lisa's podcast One Sister's Journey...Keeping It Real

Check out this great resource for the case:

Scrapped by Lisa Peebles and John O'Brien

Documentary About Heidi's Case

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Disappearance of Heidi Allen Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:45 Heidi Allen disappeared on Easter morning back in 1994 from the convenient store she’d worked at for years. Her car was still parked in the parking lot when police arrived, her purse, keys and jacket were all behind the counter and there was still money on the counter and in the register, tipping off the police that this was not a crime motivated by robbery. The police began to look into two men after receiving a few tips and were pretty sure that they had the right guys… but did they? In part two we’ll go over some new information that has been released over the years that has led to new theories. Unfortunately none of these claims have ever led to finding Heidi. If you have any information regarding this case or any information regarding Heidi Allen’s whereabouts you can call the Oswego Police Department: 888-349-3411  Listen to Heidi's sister Lisa's podcast One Sister's Journey...Keeping It Real Check out this great resource for the case: Scrapped by Lisa Peebles and John O'Brien Documentary About Heidi's Case Heidi Allen disappeared on Easter morning back in 1994 from the convenient store she’d worked at for years. Her car was still parked in the parking lot when police arrived, her purse, keys and jacket were all behind the counter and there was still money on the counter and in the register, tipping off the police that this was not a crime motivated by robbery. The police began to look into two men after receiving a few tips and were pretty sure that they had the right guys… but did they? In part two we’ll go over some new information that has been released over the years that has led to new theories. Unfortunately none of these claims have ever led to finding Heidi. If you have any information regarding this case or any information regarding Heidi Allen’s whereabouts you can call the Oswego Police Department: 888-349-3411  Listen to Heidi's sister Lisa's podcast One Sister's Journey...Keeping It Real Check out this great resource for the case: Scrapped by Lisa Peebles and John O'Brien Documentary About Heidi's Case true crime, exhibit c true full 342 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/TJvfs4HJ5s_gcw0lfD7zUz1zOIhwlDQMlEYs7YqtAs0 The Disappearance of Heidi Allen Part 1 Heidi Allen disappeared on Easter morning back in 1994 from the convenient store she’d worked at for years. Her car was still parked in the parking lot when police arrived, her purse, keys and jacket were all behind the counter and there was still money on the counter and in the register, tipping off the police that this was not a crime motivated by robbery. The police began to look into two men after receiving a few tips and were pretty sure that they had the right guys… but did they?

Check out this great resource about this case:

Scrapped: Justice and a Teen Informant by Lisa Peebles & John O'brien

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-disappearance-of-heidi-allen-part-1-yG3plMR8 Heidi Allen disappeared on Easter morning back in 1994 from the convenient store she’d worked at for years. Her car was still parked in the parking lot when police arrived, her purse, keys and jacket were all behind the counter and there was still money on the counter and in the register, tipping off the police that this was not a crime motivated by robbery. The police began to look into two men after receiving a few tips and were pretty sure that they had the right guys… but did they?

Check out this great resource about this case:

Scrapped: Justice and a Teen Informant by Lisa Peebles & John O'brien

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Disappearance of Heidi Allen Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:52 Heidi Allen disappeared on Easter morning back in 1994 from the convenient store she’d worked at for years. Her car was still parked in the parking lot when police arrived, her purse, keys and jacket were all behind the counter and there was still money on the counter and in the register, tipping off the police that this was not a crime motivated by robbery. The police began to look into two men after receiving a few tips and were pretty sure that they had the right guys… but did they? Check out this great resource about this case: Scrapped: Justice and a Teen Informant by Lisa Peebles & John O'brien Heidi Allen disappeared on Easter morning back in 1994 from the convenient store she’d worked at for years. Her car was still parked in the parking lot when police arrived, her purse, keys and jacket were all behind the counter and there was still money on the counter and in the register, tipping off the police that this was not a crime motivated by robbery. The police began to look into two men after receiving a few tips and were pretty sure that they had the right guys… but did they? Check out this great resource about this case: Scrapped: Justice and a Teen Informant by Lisa Peebles & John O'brien true crime, exhibit c true full 341 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/JNToomlPd1jKPck8feemkLCEk7YdqUreivXwdt8tyKk Following Up The Loretta Jones Case With Heidi Jones-Asay We got the chance to sit down and chat with Heidi Jones-Asay, who helped solve her mother’s 46 year old murder. Heidi was just 4 years old when her mother was brutally murdered in their own home. From that night forward Heidi tried over and over again to tell the police who was responsible but there just wasn’t enough evidence. We covered Loretta Jones Murder in episode 335 if you would like to listen to that first to hear the outcome. Getting to chat with Heidi was an absolute delight, and who better to weigh in on this subject than someone who lived it themselves. Thank you Heidi :)

If you are or anybody you know is suffering from domestic abuse, help IS available. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.

If you are looking for more information on Domestic Violence and legal action that can be taken, please visit the Battered Woman Justice Center at https://www.bwjp.org to learn more.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/following-up-the-loretta-jones-case-with-heidi-jones-asay-v7IU_FnG We got the chance to sit down and chat with Heidi Jones-Asay, who helped solve her mother’s 46 year old murder. Heidi was just 4 years old when her mother was brutally murdered in their own home. From that night forward Heidi tried over and over again to tell the police who was responsible but there just wasn’t enough evidence. We covered Loretta Jones Murder in episode 335 if you would like to listen to that first to hear the outcome. Getting to chat with Heidi was an absolute delight, and who better to weigh in on this subject than someone who lived it themselves. Thank you Heidi :)

If you are or anybody you know is suffering from domestic abuse, help IS available. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.

If you are looking for more information on Domestic Violence and legal action that can be taken, please visit the Battered Woman Justice Center at https://www.bwjp.org to learn more.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Following Up The Loretta Jones Case With Heidi Jones-Asay Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:41:00 We got the chance to sit down and chat with Heidi Jones-Asay, who helped solve her mother’s 46 year old murder. Heidi was just 4 years old when her mother was brutally murdered in their own home. From that night forward Heidi tried over and over again to tell the police who was responsible but there just wasn’t enough evidence. We covered Loretta Jones Murder in episode 335 if you would like to listen to that first to hear the outcome. Getting to chat with Heidi was an absolute delight, and who better to weigh in on this subject than someone who lived it themselves. Thank you Heidi :) If you are or anybody you know is suffering from domestic abuse, help IS available. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.    If you are looking for more information on Domestic Violence and legal action that can be taken, please visit the Battered Woman Justice Center at https://www.bwjp.org to learn more. We got the chance to sit down and chat with Heidi Jones-Asay, who helped solve her mother’s 46 year old murder. Heidi was just 4 years old when her mother was brutally murdered in their own home. From that night forward Heidi tried over and over again to tell the police who was responsible but there just wasn’t enough evidence. We covered Loretta Jones Murder in episode 335 if you would like to listen to that first to hear the outcome. Getting to chat with Heidi was an absolute delight, and who better to weigh in on this subject than someone who lived it themselves. Thank you Heidi :) If you are or anybody you know is suffering from domestic abuse, help IS available. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.    If you are looking for more information on Domestic Violence and legal action that can be taken, please visit the Battered Woman Justice Center at https://www.bwjp.org to learn more. true crime, exhibit c true full 340 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/kAHUYesAGr7Gx9ouRyIhN1ghSY-s_HfVcthyr8tgMEM Listener Tales 44 Listener tales 44, much like the rest of the Listener Tales episodes, is…. BONKERS!!!! We’ve got Salem spirits coming through to let one of our listeners know that they were expecting a pretty big surprise, chocolate loving grandmothers helping their grandkids out with free chocolate treats for life and an incredible tale of a wrongly accused man!! If you have a listener tale that you’d like to send in you can send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and please put “Listener Tale” in the subject line!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-44-dauLyQQv Listener tales 44, much like the rest of the Listener Tales episodes, is…. BONKERS!!!! We’ve got Salem spirits coming through to let one of our listeners know that they were expecting a pretty big surprise, chocolate loving grandmothers helping their grandkids out with free chocolate treats for life and an incredible tale of a wrongly accused man!! If you have a listener tale that you’d like to send in you can send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and please put “Listener Tale” in the subject line!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 44 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:57 Listener tales 44, much like the rest of the Listener Tales episodes, is…. BONKERS!!!! We’ve got Salem spirits coming through to let one of our listeners know that they were expecting a pretty big surprise, chocolate loving grandmothers helping their grandkids out with free chocolate treats for life and an incredible tale of a wrongly accused man!! If you have a listener tale that you’d like to send in you can send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and please put “Listener Tale” in the subject line! Listener tales 44, much like the rest of the Listener Tales episodes, is…. BONKERS!!!! We’ve got Salem spirits coming through to let one of our listeners know that they were expecting a pretty big surprise, chocolate loving grandmothers helping their grandkids out with free chocolate treats for life and an incredible tale of a wrongly accused man!! If you have a listener tale that you’d like to send in you can send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and please put “Listener Tale” in the subject line! true crime, exhibit c true full 339 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/W7h3NKlEyvYWJXtd7g7hKcAN-dWAum8KpucdK-Tyi64 Interview with Defense Attorney and Author of BONE DEEP, Joel Schwartz You might remember episodes 287 and 288 when we covered the Betsy Faria case. Betsy was found dead in her home just two days after Christmas in 2011. Immediately suspicion fell on her husband Russ Faria, even though there was evidence pointing in the direction of one of Betsy’s friends, Pam Hupp. We got to sit down with one of the authors of Bone Deep, the first and only book on this case Joel Schwartz. Joel was Russ Faria’s defense attorney in both of his trials and ultimately got Russ exonerated. Joel was an absolute pleasure to have on the show and we hope you enjoy his one of a kind insight on this case!

BONE DEEP by Joel Schwartz & Charles Bosworth Jr.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-defense-attorney-and-author-of-bone-deep-joel-schwartz-TYwwVIf3 You might remember episodes 287 and 288 when we covered the Betsy Faria case. Betsy was found dead in her home just two days after Christmas in 2011. Immediately suspicion fell on her husband Russ Faria, even though there was evidence pointing in the direction of one of Betsy’s friends, Pam Hupp. We got to sit down with one of the authors of Bone Deep, the first and only book on this case Joel Schwartz. Joel was Russ Faria’s defense attorney in both of his trials and ultimately got Russ exonerated. Joel was an absolute pleasure to have on the show and we hope you enjoy his one of a kind insight on this case!

BONE DEEP by Joel Schwartz & Charles Bosworth Jr.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Interview with Defense Attorney and Author of BONE DEEP, Joel Schwartz Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:15 You might remember episodes 287 and 288 when we covered the Betsy Faria case. Betsy was found dead in her home just two days after Christmas in 2011. Immediately suspicion fell on her husband Russ Faria, even though there was evidence pointing in the direction of one of Betsy’s friends, Pam Hupp. We got to sit down with one of the authors of Bone Deep, the first and only book on this case Joel Schwartz. Joel was Russ Faria’s defense attorney in both of his trials and ultimately got Russ exonerated. Joel was an absolute pleasure to have on the show and we hope you enjoy his one of a kind insight on this case! BONE DEEP by Joel Schwartz & Charles Bosworth Jr. You might remember episodes 287 and 288 when we covered the Betsy Faria case. Betsy was found dead in her home just two days after Christmas in 2011. Immediately suspicion fell on her husband Russ Faria, even though there was evidence pointing in the direction of one of Betsy’s friends, Pam Hupp. We got to sit down with one of the authors of Bone Deep, the first and only book on this case Joel Schwartz. Joel was Russ Faria’s defense attorney in both of his trials and ultimately got Russ exonerated. Joel was an absolute pleasure to have on the show and we hope you enjoy his one of a kind insight on this case! BONE DEEP by Joel Schwartz & Charles Bosworth Jr. true crime, exhibit c true full 338 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ywDOcaRm1aGQ7yazzYemnOzbJAShmF6j2lYa38Wu2VE The Greenbriar Ghost This case is the first and only time in U.S history that evidence from a ghost was admissible in the murder trial. Elva Zona Heaster Shue was married to the blacksmith in town, Erasmus “Edward” Stribbling Trout Shue. At first he seemed like a wonderful guy: charming, had good stories to tell, wooed her off her feet. Then as soon as they were married, things changed drastically and in the coming months more would be found out about this Edward character and more about Zona’s death.

Check out this great resource on the case:

The Haunting of Zona Heaster Shue by Nancy Richmond & Misty Murray-Walkup

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]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-greenbriar-ghost-GwqAajI7 This case is the first and only time in U.S history that evidence from a ghost was admissible in the murder trial. Elva Zona Heaster Shue was married to the blacksmith in town, Erasmus “Edward” Stribbling Trout Shue. At first he seemed like a wonderful guy: charming, had good stories to tell, wooed her off her feet. Then as soon as they were married, things changed drastically and in the coming months more would be found out about this Edward character and more about Zona’s death.

Check out this great resource on the case:

The Haunting of Zona Heaster Shue by Nancy Richmond & Misty Murray-Walkup

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]]> The Greenbriar Ghost Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:43 This case is the first and only time in U.S history that evidence from a ghost was admissible in the murder trial. Elva Zona Heaster Shue was married to the blacksmith in town, Erasmus “Edward” Stribbling Trout Shue. At first he seemed like a wonderful guy: charming, had good stories to tell, wooed her off her feet. Then as soon as they were married, things changed drastically and in the coming months more would be found out about this Edward character and more about Zona’s death. Check out this great resource on the case: The Haunting of Zona Heaster Shue by Nancy Richmond & Misty Murray-Walkup This case is the first and only time in U.S history that evidence from a ghost was admissible in the murder trial. Elva Zona Heaster Shue was married to the blacksmith in town, Erasmus “Edward” Stribbling Trout Shue. At first he seemed like a wonderful guy: charming, had good stories to tell, wooed her off her feet. Then as soon as they were married, things changed drastically and in the coming months more would be found out about this Edward character and more about Zona’s death. Check out this great resource on the case: The Haunting of Zona Heaster Shue by Nancy Richmond & Misty Murray-Walkup true crime, exhibit c true full 337 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-IHnk7-gBagrMIO2DoO2TOH7qUi7div4YR64gVuW1pA Listener Tales 43 Listener Tales is here and it's brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!! This installment features a man living in the basement walls of a home that did not belong to him, a serial killer constructing one of our listener’s new bed, and a young girl who was abducted but possibly rescued by her younger sister… who hadn’t even been born yet. If you have a listener tale please send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” noted somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Fri, 8 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-43-hMsswxQE Listener Tales is here and it's brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!! This installment features a man living in the basement walls of a home that did not belong to him, a serial killer constructing one of our listener’s new bed, and a young girl who was abducted but possibly rescued by her younger sister… who hadn’t even been born yet. If you have a listener tale please send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” noted somewhere in the subject line :)

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]]> Listener Tales 43 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:09 Listener Tales is here and it's brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!! This installment features a man living in the basement walls of a home that did not belong to him, a serial killer constructing one of our listener’s new bed, and a young girl who was abducted but possibly rescued by her younger sister… who hadn’t even been born yet. If you have a listener tale please send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” noted somewhere in the subject line :) Listener Tales is here and it's brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!! This installment features a man living in the basement walls of a home that did not belong to him, a serial killer constructing one of our listener’s new bed, and a young girl who was abducted but possibly rescued by her younger sister… who hadn’t even been born yet. If you have a listener tale please send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” noted somewhere in the subject line :) true crime, exhibit c true full 336 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GkVyXZhpbhjtb-iWdcIYJSc9NK41NLZX_m3RHv_kjDs Solving The Decades Old Murder of Loretta Jones Loretta Jones was brutally murdered in her own Utah home back in 1970, all while her four year old daughter, Heidi was in the next room. Heidi knew all along who had killed her mother, she would try to tell the police herself and her grandmother would try to reiterate Heidi’s message as well but the police in the original investigation never considered Heidi a witness. Because of that and a lack of urgency, they were never able to get Tom put away for murder. Heidi never gave up on seeking out justice for her mother and 46 years later, because of Heidi and some great detective work, Loretta Jones murder would be solved.

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]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/solving-the-decades-old-murder-of-loretta-jones-DkizINrT Loretta Jones was brutally murdered in her own Utah home back in 1970, all while her four year old daughter, Heidi was in the next room. Heidi knew all along who had killed her mother, she would try to tell the police herself and her grandmother would try to reiterate Heidi’s message as well but the police in the original investigation never considered Heidi a witness. Because of that and a lack of urgency, they were never able to get Tom put away for murder. Heidi never gave up on seeking out justice for her mother and 46 years later, because of Heidi and some great detective work, Loretta Jones murder would be solved.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Solving The Decades Old Murder of Loretta Jones Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:24 Loretta Jones was brutally murdered in her own Utah home back in 1970, all while her four year old daughter, Heidi was in the next room. Heidi knew all along who had killed her mother, she would try to tell the police herself and her grandmother would try to reiterate Heidi’s message as well but the police in the original investigation never considered Heidi a witness. Because of that and a lack of urgency, they were never able to get Tom put away for murder. Heidi never gave up on seeking out justice for her mother and 46 years later, because of Heidi and some great detective work, Loretta Jones murder would be solved. Loretta Jones was brutally murdered in her own Utah home back in 1970, all while her four year old daughter, Heidi was in the next room. Heidi knew all along who had killed her mother, she would try to tell the police herself and her grandmother would try to reiterate Heidi’s message as well but the police in the original investigation never considered Heidi a witness. Because of that and a lack of urgency, they were never able to get Tom put away for murder. Heidi never gave up on seeking out justice for her mother and 46 years later, because of Heidi and some great detective work, Loretta Jones murder would be solved. exhibit c true full 335 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/y_SKbZ7tudVXEOnhSX58omizFmVH_21Fj3wkbsgUlMs The Unsolved Murder of Blake Tyler Chappell Blake Tyler Chappell was a kind, promising and creative 17 year-old who went missing walking to a friend's house early in the morning on October 16, 2011 after a Homecoming dance. Two months later, he was found lying in a creek, dead from at least one single gunshot would to his head. He had been to a dance the night that he went missing and told his mother that it was one of the best nights of his life. After over a decade of no answers, we still don't know the identity of his killer.

Listen to Voices For Justice for Sarah Turney's conversation with Blake's mother Melissa

More about Blake's bucket list

A Google Maps image of the route believed to be taken by Blake that morning

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]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unsolved-murder-of-blake-tyler-chappell-90ThDhXt Blake Tyler Chappell was a kind, promising and creative 17 year-old who went missing walking to a friend's house early in the morning on October 16, 2011 after a Homecoming dance. Two months later, he was found lying in a creek, dead from at least one single gunshot would to his head. He had been to a dance the night that he went missing and told his mother that it was one of the best nights of his life. After over a decade of no answers, we still don't know the identity of his killer.

Listen to Voices For Justice for Sarah Turney's conversation with Blake's mother Melissa

More about Blake's bucket list

A Google Maps image of the route believed to be taken by Blake that morning

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]]> The Unsolved Murder of Blake Tyler Chappell Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:58 Blake Tyler Chappell was a kind, promising and creative 17 year-old who went missing walking to a friend's house early in the morning on October 16, 2011 after a Homecoming dance. Two months later, he was found lying in a creek, dead from at least one single gunshot would to his head. He had been to a dance the night that he went missing and told his mother that it was one of the best nights of his life. After over a decade of no answers, we still don't know the identity of his killer. Listen to Voices For Justice for Sarah Turney's conversation with Blake's mother Melissa More about Blake's bucket list A Google Maps image of the route believed to be taken by Blake that morning Blake Tyler Chappell was a kind, promising and creative 17 year-old who went missing walking to a friend's house early in the morning on October 16, 2011 after a Homecoming dance. Two months later, he was found lying in a creek, dead from at least one single gunshot would to his head. He had been to a dance the night that he went missing and told his mother that it was one of the best nights of his life. After over a decade of no answers, we still don't know the identity of his killer. Listen to Voices For Justice for Sarah Turney's conversation with Blake's mother Melissa More about Blake's bucket list A Google Maps image of the route believed to be taken by Blake that morning exhibit c true full 334 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/fCBeC3q2rumHDe5oZhVvQ769kuGY-LUa3TBvBVSv8rY Brad's Bonkers Listener Tale Well this started as a regular Listener Tale episode where we had a handful of great stories to tell you. What it turned into is an epic journey through one listener's truly harrowing experience in a very haunted home. Brad gets the spotlight today as he brings us through "The happenings" in an old house on a hill. There are deaths, demonic growls, entrapments, creatures hiding in the crawlspace and straight up teleportation (we think? Let us know, Pookie). ENJOY! This was a great tale and we are so thankful Brad shared it with all of us!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Fri, 1 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/brads-bonkers-listener-tale-yRw0mCDP Well this started as a regular Listener Tale episode where we had a handful of great stories to tell you. What it turned into is an epic journey through one listener's truly harrowing experience in a very haunted home. Brad gets the spotlight today as he brings us through "The happenings" in an old house on a hill. There are deaths, demonic growls, entrapments, creatures hiding in the crawlspace and straight up teleportation (we think? Let us know, Pookie). ENJOY! This was a great tale and we are so thankful Brad shared it with all of us!

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]]> Brad's Bonkers Listener Tale Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:48:58 Well this started as a regular Listener Tale episode where we had a handful of great stories to tell you. What it turned into is an epic journey through one listener's truly harrowing experience in a very haunted home. Brad gets the spotlight today as he brings us through "The happenings" in an old house on a hill. There are deaths, demonic growls, entrapments, creatures hiding in the crawlspace and straight up teleportation (we think? Let us know, Pookie). ENJOY! This was a great tale and we are so thankful Brad shared it with all of us! Well this started as a regular Listener Tale episode where we had a handful of great stories to tell you. What it turned into is an epic journey through one listener's truly harrowing experience in a very haunted home. Brad gets the spotlight today as he brings us through "The happenings" in an old house on a hill. There are deaths, demonic growls, entrapments, creatures hiding in the crawlspace and straight up teleportation (we think? Let us know, Pookie). ENJOY! This was a great tale and we are so thankful Brad shared it with all of us! exhibit c true full 333 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/fYzYdI2P1PeldrpbSteBiO-9yyaQc-lk6-MkPvdtUbc Cryptids: The Flatwoods Monster & The Melonheads You like creepy shit? You wanna hear about some cryptids? Cool, this is the episode for you then. Alaina brings us the real life experiences of those who have encountered the Flatwoods Monster, which resides in West Virginia. Was it extraterrestrial, was it the government, did it happen? Yes to all. Ash then dives into the legend of the Melonheads, a heartbreaking and terrifying tale all at the same time! Thank you to listeners Haley and Kristen for their stories about their experiences with these cryptids. If you want to send us a suggestion for a Cryptid to cover, or your experience with a cryptid in general send them in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Cryptid” somewhere in the subject line :)

Mysterious Universe Melonheads encounters

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Visit the Flatwoods Monster museum!


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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/cryptids-the-flatwoods-monster-the-melonheads-eRhyR43C You like creepy shit? You wanna hear about some cryptids? Cool, this is the episode for you then. Alaina brings us the real life experiences of those who have encountered the Flatwoods Monster, which resides in West Virginia. Was it extraterrestrial, was it the government, did it happen? Yes to all. Ash then dives into the legend of the Melonheads, a heartbreaking and terrifying tale all at the same time! Thank you to listeners Haley and Kristen for their stories about their experiences with these cryptids. If you want to send us a suggestion for a Cryptid to cover, or your experience with a cryptid in general send them in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Cryptid” somewhere in the subject line :)

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The Flatwoods Monster documentary by Small Town Monsters

Visit the Flatwoods Monster museum!


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]]> Cryptids: The Flatwoods Monster & The Melonheads Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:07 You like creepy shit? You wanna hear about some cryptids? Cool, this is the episode for you then. Alaina brings us the real life experiences of those who have encountered the Flatwoods Monster, which resides in West Virginia. Was it extraterrestrial, was it the government, did it happen? Yes to all. Ash then dives into the legend of the Melonheads, a heartbreaking and terrifying tale all at the same time! Thank you to listeners Haley and Kristen for their stories about their experiences with these cryptids. If you want to send us a suggestion for a Cryptid to cover, or your experience with a cryptid in general send them in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Cryptid” somewhere in the subject line :) Mysterious Universe Melonheads encounters The Flatwoods Monster documentary by Small Town Monsters Visit the Flatwoods Monster museum! Thank you to our sponsors!! Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid You like creepy shit? You wanna hear about some cryptids? Cool, this is the episode for you then. Alaina brings us the real life experiences of those who have encountered the Flatwoods Monster, which resides in West Virginia. Was it extraterrestrial, was it the government, did it happen? Yes to all. Ash then dives into the legend of the Melonheads, a heartbreaking and terrifying tale all at the same time! Thank you to listeners Haley and Kristen for their stories about their experiences with these cryptids. If you want to send us a suggestion for a Cryptid to cover, or your experience with a cryptid in general send them in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Cryptid” somewhere in the subject line :) Mysterious Universe Melonheads encounters The Flatwoods Monster documentary by Small Town Monsters Visit the Flatwoods Monster museum! Thank you to our sponsors!! Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid exhibit c true full 332 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4s4xEI-_0ErWsO1MTbuql0y-VIaOJZ9VTEJzS3IIZkI Listener Tales: That Time I Met A Murderer Because you guys have been sending in SO MANY amazing listener tales and we’ve got so many to choose from we decided to theme them a bit! This installment is Listener Tales: The Time I Met a Murderer. We’ve got grocery workers wishing unknown an unknown murderer a good night, people who LIVED with a murderer and didn’t even know it and so much more. Hold on to them butts.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-that-time-i-met-a-murderer-kqYVQfh0 Because you guys have been sending in SO MANY amazing listener tales and we’ve got so many to choose from we decided to theme them a bit! This installment is Listener Tales: The Time I Met a Murderer. We’ve got grocery workers wishing unknown an unknown murderer a good night, people who LIVED with a murderer and didn’t even know it and so much more. Hold on to them butts.

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]]> Listener Tales: That Time I Met A Murderer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:06 Because you guys have been sending in SO MANY amazing listener tales and we’ve got so many to choose from we decided to theme them a bit! This installment is Listener Tales: The Time I Met a Murderer. We’ve got grocery workers wishing unknown an unknown murderer a good night, people who LIVED with a murderer and didn’t even know it and so much more. Hold on to them butts. Because you guys have been sending in SO MANY amazing listener tales and we’ve got so many to choose from we decided to theme them a bit! This installment is Listener Tales: The Time I Met a Murderer. We’ve got grocery workers wishing unknown an unknown murderer a good night, people who LIVED with a murderer and didn’t even know it and so much more. Hold on to them butts. exhibit c true full 331 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/gDIBN3W801z3Jng61KXgMKOqzJ4rY5WYNqhDs863aHY The Tragic Murder of Savanna LaFontaine Greywind Savanna LaFontaine Greywind was about to enter such an exciting time of life. She had just gotten a new job, was working on getting a new apartment with her longtime boyfriend and the two of them together were getting ready to welcome their sweet baby girl, Haisley Jo into the world. Unfortunately, two human garbage piles of muck would take Savanna's life and attempt to take her baby as well. Savanna and her family are Native American people and Savanna's story is sadly another example of how often Indigenous and Native American people, specifically women, are treated and how their stories are not covered in mainstream media. To help fight against this here are some websites with calls to action that we can all get ourselves involved in. If you're so inclined, we thought it would be a nice sentiment to donate to any of the places available via these sites and to do so in Savanna's name



Safe Women, Strong Nations

Missing Murdered Indigenous Women

Ashton Matheny GoFundMe

Savanna's Memorial Facebook page


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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-murder-of-savanna-lafontaine-greywind-NZuh3qhh Savanna LaFontaine Greywind was about to enter such an exciting time of life. She had just gotten a new job, was working on getting a new apartment with her longtime boyfriend and the two of them together were getting ready to welcome their sweet baby girl, Haisley Jo into the world. Unfortunately, two human garbage piles of muck would take Savanna's life and attempt to take her baby as well. Savanna and her family are Native American people and Savanna's story is sadly another example of how often Indigenous and Native American people, specifically women, are treated and how their stories are not covered in mainstream media. To help fight against this here are some websites with calls to action that we can all get ourselves involved in. If you're so inclined, we thought it would be a nice sentiment to donate to any of the places available via these sites and to do so in Savanna's name



Safe Women, Strong Nations

Missing Murdered Indigenous Women

Ashton Matheny GoFundMe

Savanna's Memorial Facebook page


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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> The Tragic Murder of Savanna LaFontaine Greywind Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:22:18 Savanna LaFontaine Greywind was about to enter such an exciting time of life. She had just gotten a new job, was working on getting a new apartment with her longtime boyfriend and the two of them together were getting ready to welcome their sweet baby girl, Haisley Jo into the world. Unfortunately, two human garbage piles of muck would take Savanna's life and attempt to take her baby as well. Savanna and her family are Native American people and Savanna's story is sadly another example of how often Indigenous and Native American people, specifically women, are treated and how their stories are not covered in mainstream media. To help fight against this here are some websites with calls to action that we can all get ourselves involved in. If you're so inclined, we thought it would be a nice sentiment to donate to any of the places available via these sites and to do so in Savanna's name Safe Women, Strong Nations Missing Murdered Indigenous Women  Ashton Matheny GoFundMe Savanna's Memorial Facebook page Savanna LaFontaine Greywind was about to enter such an exciting time of life. She had just gotten a new job, was working on getting a new apartment with her longtime boyfriend and the two of them together were getting ready to welcome their sweet baby girl, Haisley Jo into the world. Unfortunately, two human garbage piles of muck would take Savanna's life and attempt to take her baby as well. Savanna and her family are Native American people and Savanna's story is sadly another example of how often Indigenous and Native American people, specifically women, are treated and how their stories are not covered in mainstream media. To help fight against this here are some websites with calls to action that we can all get ourselves involved in. If you're so inclined, we thought it would be a nice sentiment to donate to any of the places available via these sites and to do so in Savanna's name Safe Women, Strong Nations Missing Murdered Indigenous Women  Ashton Matheny GoFundMe Savanna's Memorial Facebook page exhibit c true full 330 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Uoi7zwRdFJOuHvE0A7X5x2g6QEPQA4wUrke8nJdNuqI The Many Crimes of Serial Killer John Christie with Special Guest Today we have someone special on the pod! It's John! Alaina's husband is filling in for Ash today while she recovers from being sick. What a trooper this guy is.

John Christie was a notorious serial killer who stalked, raped and murdered women in the UK during the 1940s and 1950s. His methods were torturous and horrifying. But what makes him even scarier was his ability to lie with ease and to ward off suspicion, even allowing someone else to take the ultimate blame for some of his heinous deeds. This monster will have you asking a lot of questions even after the trial is done.

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]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-many-crimes-of-serial-killer-john-christie-with-special-guest-HyNyqlTY Today we have someone special on the pod! It's John! Alaina's husband is filling in for Ash today while she recovers from being sick. What a trooper this guy is.

John Christie was a notorious serial killer who stalked, raped and murdered women in the UK during the 1940s and 1950s. His methods were torturous and horrifying. But what makes him even scarier was his ability to lie with ease and to ward off suspicion, even allowing someone else to take the ultimate blame for some of his heinous deeds. This monster will have you asking a lot of questions even after the trial is done.

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John Christie: The True Story of The Rillington Place Strangler by Jack Rosewood and Rebecca Lo

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]]> The Many Crimes of Serial Killer John Christie with Special Guest Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:34:04 Today we have someone special on the pod! It's John! Alaina's husband is filling in for Ash today while she recovers from being sick. What a trooper this guy is.  John Christie was a notorious serial killer who stalked, raped and murdered women in the UK during the 1940s and 1950s. His methods were torturous and horrifying. But what makes him even scarier was his ability to lie with ease and to ward off suspicion, even allowing someone else to take the ultimate blame for some of his heinous deeds. This monster will have you asking a lot of questions even after the trial is done. Check our this great source on this case! John Christie: The True Story of The Rillington Place Strangler by Jack Rosewood and Rebecca Lo As always thank you to our sponsors! Daily Harvest Go to Dailyharvest.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! GoodRX For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.COM/MORBID Today we have someone special on the pod! It's John! Alaina's husband is filling in for Ash today while she recovers from being sick. What a trooper this guy is.  John Christie was a notorious serial killer who stalked, raped and murdered women in the UK during the 1940s and 1950s. His methods were torturous and horrifying. But what makes him even scarier was his ability to lie with ease and to ward off suspicion, even allowing someone else to take the ultimate blame for some of his heinous deeds. This monster will have you asking a lot of questions even after the trial is done. Check our this great source on this case! John Christie: The True Story of The Rillington Place Strangler by Jack Rosewood and Rebecca Lo As always thank you to our sponsors! Daily Harvest Go to Dailyharvest.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! GoodRX For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.COM/MORBID exhibit c true full 329 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-qhjp0FUwVU-XLY4n1Sg0PnalsxTMBJ0sfp-klS4tbQ The Circleville Letter Writer The Circleville Letter writer is a case that will absolutely baffle your brain. In 1976 one of the first letters was delivered to Mary Gillespie and it accused her of being one of the many women supposedly having an affair with the superintendent of schools, Gordon Massie. The letters would continue to be sent, not only to Mary, but to most of the residents and business owners in the town. The letter writer seemed to know everything about everyone and would stop at nothing to take down the people they thought were morally wrong…. As if sending intimidating letters across a city is a moral thing to do. By the end of this a possibly innocent man would be sent to prison, another man would end up dead and Mary would survive an attempt on her life.


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]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-circleville-letter-writer-TmpP4fDB The Circleville Letter writer is a case that will absolutely baffle your brain. In 1976 one of the first letters was delivered to Mary Gillespie and it accused her of being one of the many women supposedly having an affair with the superintendent of schools, Gordon Massie. The letters would continue to be sent, not only to Mary, but to most of the residents and business owners in the town. The letter writer seemed to know everything about everyone and would stop at nothing to take down the people they thought were morally wrong…. As if sending intimidating letters across a city is a moral thing to do. By the end of this a possibly innocent man would be sent to prison, another man would end up dead and Mary would survive an attempt on her life.


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]]> The Circleville Letter Writer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:22 The Circleville Letter writer is a case that will absolutely baffle your brain. In 1976 one of the first letters was delivered to Mary Gillespie and it accused her of being one of the many women supposedly having an affair with the superintendent of schools, Gordon Massie. The letters would continue to be sent, not only to Mary, but to most of the residents and business owners in the town. The letter writer seemed to know everything about everyone and would stop at nothing to take down the people they thought were morally wrong…. As if sending intimidating letters across a city is a moral thing to do. By the end of this a possibly innocent man would be sent to prison, another man would end up dead and Mary would survive an attempt on her life.  As always thank you to our sponsors: Rothys: Discover the versatile styles you can wear absolutely anywhere and get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID Babbel: Right now, save up to 60% off your subscription when you go toBABBEL.com/MORBID Hunter Douglas: VisitHunterDouglas.com/ morbid today for your freeStyleGets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your windows. Audible: Visit Audible.com/MORBID or text MORBID to 500-500 Simplisafe: You can customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid.Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring The Circleville Letter writer is a case that will absolutely baffle your brain. In 1976 one of the first letters was delivered to Mary Gillespie and it accused her of being one of the many women supposedly having an affair with the superintendent of schools, Gordon Massie. The letters would continue to be sent, not only to Mary, but to most of the residents and business owners in the town. The letter writer seemed to know everything about everyone and would stop at nothing to take down the people they thought were morally wrong…. As if sending intimidating letters across a city is a moral thing to do. By the end of this a possibly innocent man would be sent to prison, another man would end up dead and Mary would survive an attempt on her life.  As always thank you to our sponsors: Rothys: Discover the versatile styles you can wear absolutely anywhere and get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID Babbel: Right now, save up to 60% off your subscription when you go toBABBEL.com/MORBID Hunter Douglas: VisitHunterDouglas.com/ morbid today for your freeStyleGets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your windows. Audible: Visit Audible.com/MORBID or text MORBID to 500-500 Simplisafe: You can customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid.Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring exhibit c true full 328 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/oIXpYW6VOyNyL3tj4jWRnGpIaVfMqqaOG5ZS5br2W4o Listener Tales 42 Listener Tales 42!!! Brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment features an escape from the Crossbow Killer, terrifying nightmares that even scared us in the daytime, FBI friends and a reincarnated brother! Hold onto your butts and please enjoy!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-42-qgQk9gA_ Listener Tales 42!!! Brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment features an escape from the Crossbow Killer, terrifying nightmares that even scared us in the daytime, FBI friends and a reincarnated brother! Hold onto your butts and please enjoy!

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]]> Listener Tales 42 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:16 Listener Tales 42!!! Brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment features an escape from the Crossbow Killer, terrifying nightmares that even scared us in the daytime, FBI friends and a reincarnated brother! Hold onto your butts and please enjoy! Listener Tales 42!!! Brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!!!! This installment features an escape from the Crossbow Killer, terrifying nightmares that even scared us in the daytime, FBI friends and a reincarnated brother! Hold onto your butts and please enjoy! exhibit c true full 327 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/YcHIMrXQuzArlev3m12BD2pJ-7xIhts9M7dkgi2fAYQ Spooky Road Vol. 5

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-road-vol-5-uGvLDytO

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Spooky Road Vol. 5 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:41 exhibit c true full 326 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/aPY1BnTJyWJsuTT7qx2iHY3RY6Uy1dLzXftDxefiJfU The Carnival Cult Murder In 1991 a group of young men met by happenstance working the local carnivals together. They were Jimmie Penick, Mark Goodwin, brothers David and Keith Lawrence and William “Tony” Ault. Everyone but the latter boy already knew each other, they had long been interested in invoking the powers of satan and decided to start a cult together under the name, Satan’s Disciples. When William “Tony” Ault met them at the carnival he realized that they had some things in common and just really wanted to be part of their group. Unfortunately William would not make it through what his new friends called the “initiation process.” Instead they would torture and kill the 21 year old.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-carnival-cult-murder-XXviSauZ In 1991 a group of young men met by happenstance working the local carnivals together. They were Jimmie Penick, Mark Goodwin, brothers David and Keith Lawrence and William “Tony” Ault. Everyone but the latter boy already knew each other, they had long been interested in invoking the powers of satan and decided to start a cult together under the name, Satan’s Disciples. When William “Tony” Ault met them at the carnival he realized that they had some things in common and just really wanted to be part of their group. Unfortunately William would not make it through what his new friends called the “initiation process.” Instead they would torture and kill the 21 year old.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Carnival Cult Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:32 In 1991 a group of young men met by happenstance working the local carnivals together. They were Jimmie Penick, Mark Goodwin, brothers David and Keith Lawrence and William “Tony” Ault. Everyone but the latter boy already knew each other, they had long been interested in invoking the powers of satan and decided to start a cult together under the name, Satan’s Disciples. When William “Tony” Ault met them at the carnival he realized that they had some things in common and just really wanted to be part of their group. Unfortunately William would not make it through what his new friends called the “initiation process.” Instead they would torture and kill the 21 year old. In 1991 a group of young men met by happenstance working the local carnivals together. They were Jimmie Penick, Mark Goodwin, brothers David and Keith Lawrence and William “Tony” Ault. Everyone but the latter boy already knew each other, they had long been interested in invoking the powers of satan and decided to start a cult together under the name, Satan’s Disciples. When William “Tony” Ault met them at the carnival he realized that they had some things in common and just really wanted to be part of their group. Unfortunately William would not make it through what his new friends called the “initiation process.” Instead they would torture and kill the 21 year old. exhibit c true full 325 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5cP2b4Rz3MiqBZP82JtrtXeCDMyKv3ZNN-ubsM0ZEh0 Listener Tales 41 Listener Tales 41 brought to you by you, for you, from you, and all about you! We’ve got a married set of cops who have to go investigate a spooky ass theater, a husband who went off to war but came back clairvoyant and a tiddie-peeking little ghost fucker. Keep it weird, but not so weird that you don't press play ASAP!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-41-4w33Amgn Listener Tales 41 brought to you by you, for you, from you, and all about you! We’ve got a married set of cops who have to go investigate a spooky ass theater, a husband who went off to war but came back clairvoyant and a tiddie-peeking little ghost fucker. Keep it weird, but not so weird that you don't press play ASAP!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Listener Tales 41 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:42 Listener Tales 41 brought to you by you, for you, from you, and all about you! We’ve got a married set of cops who have to go investigate a spooky ass theater, a husband who went off to war but came back clairvoyant and a tiddie-peeking little ghost fucker. Keep it weird, but not so weird that you don't press play ASAP! Listener Tales 41 brought to you by you, for you, from you, and all about you! We’ve got a married set of cops who have to go investigate a spooky ass theater, a husband who went off to war but came back clairvoyant and a tiddie-peeking little ghost fucker. Keep it weird, but not so weird that you don't press play ASAP! exhibit c true full 382 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Bk1ZdezgLBkBRjm2O90HLq9QhIAaqBfcb_glNw9fokw The Tell-Tale Heart Murder We’re heading on over to Salem in the middle of this fine week to bring you the case of Captain Joseph White. Captain White was simply not a good man, he owned slaves, he had improper relations with his family and he was just generally disliked. When the niece that he was having “relations” with decided to up and marry someone other than him he was PISSED and took her out of the will. That will would become one of the main reasons the man was killed, but in the end (like every murder) it would be all for naught.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2022 00:18:13 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tell-tale-heart-murder-TecE_XGC We’re heading on over to Salem in the middle of this fine week to bring you the case of Captain Joseph White. Captain White was simply not a good man, he owned slaves, he had improper relations with his family and he was just generally disliked. When the niece that he was having “relations” with decided to up and marry someone other than him he was PISSED and took her out of the will. That will would become one of the main reasons the man was killed, but in the end (like every murder) it would be all for naught.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Tell-Tale Heart Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:55 We’re heading on over to Salem in the middle of this fine week to bring you the case of Captain Joseph White. Captain White was simply not a good man, he owned slaves, he had improper relations with his family and he was just generally disliked. When the niece that he was having “relations” with decided to up and marry someone other than him he was PISSED and took her out of the will. That will would become one of the main reasons the man was killed, but in the end (like every murder) it would be all for naught. We’re heading on over to Salem in the middle of this fine week to bring you the case of Captain Joseph White. Captain White was simply not a good man, he owned slaves, he had improper relations with his family and he was just generally disliked. When the niece that he was having “relations” with decided to up and marry someone other than him he was PISSED and took her out of the will. That will would become one of the main reasons the man was killed, but in the end (like every murder) it would be all for naught. exhibit c true full 324 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/MnckDGBHOmUtaJaLapO69mLFieU3dYZZ_9NhBqVpzJo The Case of Virginia Rappe Ash, doing an Old Hollywood case? Groundbreaking. This one will have you spiraling through a whole slew of different emotions. It’s the case of Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and Virginia Rappe. Back in the 20’s Roscoe Arbuckle, known as “Fatty” in his movies, was one of the most beloved actors. He and three of his friends decided to throw a Labor day prohibition party at a hotel in San Francisco. It was supposed to celebrate one of Roscoe’s latest roles and be a great time with all kinds of young and happenin’ celebrities but by the end of the night one party-goer, a rising star Virginia Rappe, would end up incredibly ill and would later die in the hospital from something that may or may not have happened to her at this party.


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]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2022 18:13:28 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-case-of-virginia-rappe-Mp_Er88p Ash, doing an Old Hollywood case? Groundbreaking. This one will have you spiraling through a whole slew of different emotions. It’s the case of Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and Virginia Rappe. Back in the 20’s Roscoe Arbuckle, known as “Fatty” in his movies, was one of the most beloved actors. He and three of his friends decided to throw a Labor day prohibition party at a hotel in San Francisco. It was supposed to celebrate one of Roscoe’s latest roles and be a great time with all kinds of young and happenin’ celebrities but by the end of the night one party-goer, a rising star Virginia Rappe, would end up incredibly ill and would later die in the hospital from something that may or may not have happened to her at this party.


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]]> The Case of Virginia Rappe Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:18:33 Ash, doing an Old Hollywood case? Groundbreaking. This one will have you spiraling through a whole slew of different emotions. It’s the case of Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and Virginia Rappe. Back in the 20’s Roscoe Arbuckle, known as “Fatty” in his movies, was one of the most beloved actors. He and three of his friends decided to throw a Labor day prohibition party at a hotel in San Francisco. It was supposed to celebrate one of Roscoe’s latest roles and be a great time with all kinds of young and happenin’ celebrities but by the end of the night one party-goer, a rising star Virginia Rappe, would end up incredibly ill and would later die in the hospital from something that may or may not have happened to her at this party.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Peloton: The Peloton Bike+ is now $500 less, its best price yet! Including FREE delivery and setup. Visitonepeloton.com to learn more Stamps: Just go to Stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter codeMORBID Curology:Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30 day trial at Curology.com/MORBID Just pay $5 for shipping and handling Audible: New members can try it free for 30 days. Visit Audible.com/morbid or text morbid to 500500 Prose: Take your FREE in depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/MORBID Ash, doing an Old Hollywood case? Groundbreaking. This one will have you spiraling through a whole slew of different emotions. It’s the case of Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and Virginia Rappe. Back in the 20’s Roscoe Arbuckle, known as “Fatty” in his movies, was one of the most beloved actors. He and three of his friends decided to throw a Labor day prohibition party at a hotel in San Francisco. It was supposed to celebrate one of Roscoe’s latest roles and be a great time with all kinds of young and happenin’ celebrities but by the end of the night one party-goer, a rising star Virginia Rappe, would end up incredibly ill and would later die in the hospital from something that may or may not have happened to her at this party.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Peloton: The Peloton Bike+ is now $500 less, its best price yet! Including FREE delivery and setup. Visitonepeloton.com to learn more Stamps: Just go to Stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter codeMORBID Curology:Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30 day trial at Curology.com/MORBID Just pay $5 for shipping and handling Audible: New members can try it free for 30 days. Visit Audible.com/morbid or text morbid to 500500 Prose: Take your FREE in depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 323 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/M1-nTvkuI8ud4T4ae_C264KFUPYzb2zByIcSLqw8eK4 Spooky Castles Vol. 1 We decided to create a new installment of our spooky series and this time we’re bringing you some SPOOKY CASTLES!!!! Alaina brings us the Scottish haunts of both Edinburgh castle and Glamis Castle and Ash brings us to Villa De Vecchi in Italy and then to Houska Castle in The Czech Republic. We’ve got sealed off places, grey ladies, historians, a possible sealed off pit to hell and more!!!

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]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2022 21:08:04 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-castles-vol-1-n4OfRkaE We decided to create a new installment of our spooky series and this time we’re bringing you some SPOOKY CASTLES!!!! Alaina brings us the Scottish haunts of both Edinburgh castle and Glamis Castle and Ash brings us to Villa De Vecchi in Italy and then to Houska Castle in The Czech Republic. We’ve got sealed off places, grey ladies, historians, a possible sealed off pit to hell and more!!!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Spooky Castles Vol. 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:26:12 We decided to create a new installment of our spooky series and this time we’re bringing you some SPOOKY CASTLES!!!! Alaina brings us the Scottish haunts of both Edinburgh castle and Glamis Castle and Ash brings us to Villa De Vecchi in Italy and then to Houska Castle in The Czech Republic. We’ve got sealed off places, grey ladies, historians, a possible sealed off pit to hell and more!!! We decided to create a new installment of our spooky series and this time we’re bringing you some SPOOKY CASTLES!!!! Alaina brings us the Scottish haunts of both Edinburgh castle and Glamis Castle and Ash brings us to Villa De Vecchi in Italy and then to Houska Castle in The Czech Republic. We’ve got sealed off places, grey ladies, historians, a possible sealed off pit to hell and more!!! exhibit c true full 322 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PPWSgv8P4Pm2EO516zPsc6qQ8SXN38g_XpHfgO29MdQ The Bermondsey Horror Alaina brings us the case of the Bermondsey Horror and boy is it a doozy. Get into your way back machine and get ready to take a trip across the pond because we’re heading to 1800’s London. We’ll quickly get acquainted with one Marie de Roux and follow along with her as she makes the choice between the two eligible bachelors she met within a few weeks of each other. Will she pick the Irishman, Patrick O’Connor who had money from honest work and also some money lending on the side or will she go with Frederic Manning who claimed to have an inheritance coming any day now? Either way, by the end of it all one man would end up dead and buried beneath Marie’s kitchen floor. Hold onto your butts!


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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bermondsey-horror-8zZo4yq2 Alaina brings us the case of the Bermondsey Horror and boy is it a doozy. Get into your way back machine and get ready to take a trip across the pond because we’re heading to 1800’s London. We’ll quickly get acquainted with one Marie de Roux and follow along with her as she makes the choice between the two eligible bachelors she met within a few weeks of each other. Will she pick the Irishman, Patrick O’Connor who had money from honest work and also some money lending on the side or will she go with Frederic Manning who claimed to have an inheritance coming any day now? Either way, by the end of it all one man would end up dead and buried beneath Marie’s kitchen floor. Hold onto your butts!


Best Fiends

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> The Bermondsey Horror Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:07 Alaina brings us the case of the Bermondsey Horror and boy is it a doozy. Get into your way back machine and get ready to take a trip across the pond because we’re heading to 1800’s London. We’ll quickly get acquainted with one Marie de Roux and follow along with her as she makes the choice between the two eligible bachelors she met within a few weeks of each other. Will she pick the Irishman, Patrick O’Connor who had money from honest work and also some money lending on the side or will she go with Frederic Manning who claimed to have an inheritance coming any day now? Either way, by the end of it all one man would end up dead and buried beneath Marie’s kitchen floor. Hold onto your butts! Best Fiends Download your new favorite getaway, BEST FIENDS, for FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. Alaina brings us the case of the Bermondsey Horror and boy is it a doozy. Get into your way back machine and get ready to take a trip across the pond because we’re heading to 1800’s London. We’ll quickly get acquainted with one Marie de Roux and follow along with her as she makes the choice between the two eligible bachelors she met within a few weeks of each other. Will she pick the Irishman, Patrick O’Connor who had money from honest work and also some money lending on the side or will she go with Frederic Manning who claimed to have an inheritance coming any day now? Either way, by the end of it all one man would end up dead and buried beneath Marie’s kitchen floor. Hold onto your butts! Best Fiends Download your new favorite getaway, BEST FIENDS, for FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. exhibit c true full 378 tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-30:/posts/8092211 The Murder of Leith Von Stein In 1988 three college students came up with a plan to murder one of those students entire family in order to get money from a life insurance policy. Chris Pritchard, James “Bart” Upchurch and Neal Henderson all sat around for weeks on end trying to figure out the best way to kill Chris’s family and get away with it, all so that they could spend their days loafing around and not have to get real jobs or continue on with college. In the end, after multiple plans that didn’t work, only one member of Chris’s family members would end up dead; his stepfather Leith Von Stein. But who would take the fall?

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]]> Mon, 30 May 2022 16:08:18 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-leith-von-stein-LDHl1tP0 In 1988 three college students came up with a plan to murder one of those students entire family in order to get money from a life insurance policy. Chris Pritchard, James “Bart” Upchurch and Neal Henderson all sat around for weeks on end trying to figure out the best way to kill Chris’s family and get away with it, all so that they could spend their days loafing around and not have to get real jobs or continue on with college. In the end, after multiple plans that didn’t work, only one member of Chris’s family members would end up dead; his stepfather Leith Von Stein. But who would take the fall?

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Murder of Leith Von Stein Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:25:09 In 1988 three college students came up with a plan to murder one of those students entire family in order to get money from a life insurance policy. Chris Pritchard, James “Bart” Upchurch and Neal Henderson all sat around for weeks on end trying to figure out the best way to kill Chris’s family and get away with it, all so that they could spend their days loafing around and not have to get real jobs or continue on with college. In the end, after multiple plans that didn’t work, only one member of Chris’s family members would end up dead; his stepfather Leith Von Stein. But who would take the fall? A list of verified Go Fund Me pages for Uvalde shooting victims and their families  A list of verified Go Fund Me pages for Buffalo shooting victims and their families  As always, thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Brickhouse Nutrition: Join me and take Field of Greens too to help get you started, I got you 15% off your first order. And another 10% off when you subscribe for recurring orders. Visit FieldofGreens.com and use promo code MORBID Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order Little Spoon: Get 50% OFF your first order with the code MORBID50 at checkout American Home Shield: Right now, MORBID listeners can take $50 off their most comprehensive plans ever In 1988 three college students came up with a plan to murder one of those students entire family in order to get money from a life insurance policy. Chris Pritchard, James “Bart” Upchurch and Neal Henderson all sat around for weeks on end trying to figure out the best way to kill Chris’s family and get away with it, all so that they could spend their days loafing around and not have to get real jobs or continue on with college. In the end, after multiple plans that didn’t work, only one member of Chris’s family members would end up dead; his stepfather Leith Von Stein. But who would take the fall? A list of verified Go Fund Me pages for Uvalde shooting victims and their families  A list of verified Go Fund Me pages for Buffalo shooting victims and their families  As always, thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Brickhouse Nutrition: Join me and take Field of Greens too to help get you started, I got you 15% off your first order. And another 10% off when you subscribe for recurring orders. Visit FieldofGreens.com and use promo code MORBID Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order Little Spoon: Get 50% OFF your first order with the code MORBID50 at checkout American Home Shield: Right now, MORBID listeners can take $50 off their most comprehensive plans ever exhibit c false full 321 tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-24:/posts/8089294 Listener Tales 40 New Orleans Edition! Listener Tales 40!!!!! It’s so crazy to think that we’re on episode 40 of these and still you guys make us laugh our booties off! We decided to make this installment of listener tales New Orleans themed because, I’m not sure if you know this, but Alaina wrote a book themed there!!!! This installment features a super spooky ghost tour, a weird theme of hitchhiking and a pair of disappearing fan blades. Hold onto your butts!



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]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 21:28:41 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-40-new-orleans-edition-hAhE59aT Listener Tales 40!!!!! It’s so crazy to think that we’re on episode 40 of these and still you guys make us laugh our booties off! We decided to make this installment of listener tales New Orleans themed because, I’m not sure if you know this, but Alaina wrote a book themed there!!!! This installment features a super spooky ghost tour, a weird theme of hitchhiking and a pair of disappearing fan blades. Hold onto your butts!



You guys have humbled Alaina beyond belief with your response to the presale of her book The Butcher and the Wren. Now, as a thank you, submit your pre-order receipt for a chance to win a personalized video from Alaina discussing some secret details of the behind the scene of creating the story! Submit your receipt here!  


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]]> Listener Tales 40 New Orleans Edition! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:18:39 Listener Tales 40!!!!! It’s so crazy to think that we’re on episode 40 of these and still you guys make us laugh our booties off! We decided to make this installment of listener tales New Orleans themed because, I’m not sure if you know this, but Alaina wrote a book themed there!!!! This installment features a super spooky ghost tour, a weird theme of hitchhiking and a pair of disappearing fan blades. Hold onto your butts! You guys have humbled Alaina beyond belief with your response to the presale of her book The Butcher and the Wren. Now, as a thank you, submit your pre-order receipt for a chance to win a personalized video from Alaina discussing some secret details of the behind the scene of creating the story! Submit your receipt here!   AND if you haven't pre-ordered and want to get in on the action! You can do so here!   As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFresh.com/morbid16 Jordan Harbinger: Listen Here!  Rothys: Discover the versatile styles you can wear absolutely anywhere and get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID. Babbel: Right now, save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/MORBID Pretty Litter: Head over to PrettyLitter.com right now and use code morbid to save twenty percent on your first order. Better Help: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Listener Tales 40!!!!! It’s so crazy to think that we’re on episode 40 of these and still you guys make us laugh our booties off! We decided to make this installment of listener tales New Orleans themed because, I’m not sure if you know this, but Alaina wrote a book themed there!!!! This installment features a super spooky ghost tour, a weird theme of hitchhiking and a pair of disappearing fan blades. Hold onto your butts! You guys have humbled Alaina beyond belief with your response to the presale of her book The Butcher and the Wren. Now, as a thank you, submit your pre-order receipt for a chance to win a personalized video from Alaina discussing some secret details of the behind the scene of creating the story! Submit your receipt here!   AND if you haven't pre-ordered and want to get in on the action! You can do so here!   As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFresh.com/morbid16 Jordan Harbinger: Listen Here!  Rothys: Discover the versatile styles you can wear absolutely anywhere and get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID. Babbel: Right now, save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/MORBID Pretty Litter: Head over to PrettyLitter.com right now and use code morbid to save twenty percent on your first order. Better Help: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid exhibit c false full 376 tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-22:/posts/8088062 Spooky New Orleans Vol. 1 Get in losers, we’re going to NOLA!!!! Alaina takes us on a wild ride through some of the most haunted places in New Orleans, all which have an underlying theme of medical malfeasance. She also brings us to a nightmarish place of lethargic encephalitis, which will have you closing your eyes tightly and holding on to your teeth… YAY!



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Sun, 22 May 2022 23:11:24 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-new-orleans-vol-1-wDXQuoXR Get in losers, we’re going to NOLA!!!! Alaina takes us on a wild ride through some of the most haunted places in New Orleans, all which have an underlying theme of medical malfeasance. She also brings us to a nightmarish place of lethargic encephalitis, which will have you closing your eyes tightly and holding on to your teeth… YAY!



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Spooky New Orleans Vol. 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:50 Get in losers, we’re going to NOLA!!!! Alaina takes us on a wild ride through some of the most haunted places in New Orleans, all which have an underlying theme of medical malfeasance. She also brings us to a nightmarish place of lethargic encephalitis, which will have you closing your eyes tightly and holding on to your teeth… YAY! As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code Morbid at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid Simplisafe: You can customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE .com/morbid. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring!! Honey: Get Honey for FREE at Join Honey.com/MORBID Shopify: Go to shopify.com/morbid, ALL LOWERCASE, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. American Home Shield: Right now, MORBID listeners can take $50 off their most comprehensive plans ever. Go to ahs.com/MORBID now to SAVE $50. Chili: Head over to chilisleep.com/MORBID to learn more and save 30% off the purchase of any new Cube or OOLER Sleep System. Plus, save 10% off the purchase of a Dock Pro. Get in losers, we’re going to NOLA!!!! Alaina takes us on a wild ride through some of the most haunted places in New Orleans, all which have an underlying theme of medical malfeasance. She also brings us to a nightmarish place of lethargic encephalitis, which will have you closing your eyes tightly and holding on to your teeth… YAY! As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code Morbid at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid Simplisafe: You can customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE .com/morbid. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring!! Honey: Get Honey for FREE at Join Honey.com/MORBID Shopify: Go to shopify.com/morbid, ALL LOWERCASE, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. American Home Shield: Right now, MORBID listeners can take $50 off their most comprehensive plans ever. Go to ahs.com/MORBID now to SAVE $50. Chili: Head over to chilisleep.com/MORBID to learn more and save 30% off the purchase of any new Cube or OOLER Sleep System. Plus, save 10% off the purchase of a Dock Pro. exhibit c false full 375 tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-19:/posts/8086349 The Somerton Man Part 2 Part two of Somerton man is about to rock your world. In part one we got into all the nitty gritty with the discovery of his body and all the weird findings in the case afterwards. In part two we’ll get into some wild twists and turns with possible descendants of the man, we’re all going to fill out our punnett squares collectively, and we’ll hear of a beautiful love match that Somerton man is partially responsible for.





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]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 01:26:54 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-somerton-man-part-2-m9REI6dJ Part two of Somerton man is about to rock your world. In part one we got into all the nitty gritty with the discovery of his body and all the weird findings in the case afterwards. In part two we’ll get into some wild twists and turns with possible descendants of the man, we’re all going to fill out our punnett squares collectively, and we’ll hear of a beautiful love match that Somerton man is partially responsible for.





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]]> The Somerton Man Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:18:24 Part two of Somerton man is about to rock your world. In part one we got into all the nitty gritty with the discovery of his body and all the weird findings in the case afterwards. In part two we’ll get into some wild twists and turns with possible descendants of the man, we’re all going to fill out our punnett squares collectively, and we’ll hear of a beautiful love match that Somerton man is partially responsible for. Liz Wakeford Youtube Channel ABC Australian Story 60 minutes segment with Kate Get your tickets to our virtual event, Gilded Gore!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: ModernFertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.comMORBID Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Shopify: Go to SHOPIFY.com/morbid, ALL LOWERCASE, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Fuzzy: Right now, Fuzzy is offering our listeners a FREE 7-Day Trial membership. Go to YourFuzzy.com/morbid today to sign up. Brickhouse nutrition: To help get you started, I got you 15% off your first order, plus… get another 10% off when you subscribe for recurring orders. Visit FieldofGreens.com and use promo code MORBID. Part two of Somerton man is about to rock your world. In part one we got into all the nitty gritty with the discovery of his body and all the weird findings in the case afterwards. In part two we’ll get into some wild twists and turns with possible descendants of the man, we’re all going to fill out our punnett squares collectively, and we’ll hear of a beautiful love match that Somerton man is partially responsible for. Liz Wakeford Youtube Channel ABC Australian Story 60 minutes segment with Kate Get your tickets to our virtual event, Gilded Gore!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: ModernFertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.comMORBID Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Shopify: Go to SHOPIFY.com/morbid, ALL LOWERCASE, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Fuzzy: Right now, Fuzzy is offering our listeners a FREE 7-Day Trial membership. Go to YourFuzzy.com/morbid today to sign up. Brickhouse nutrition: To help get you started, I got you 15% off your first order, plus… get another 10% off when you subscribe for recurring orders. Visit FieldofGreens.com and use promo code MORBID. exhibit c false full 320 tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-17:/posts/8085244 The Somerton Man Part 1 The Somerton Man case is one that has confounded Australia for almost 75 years now. It all started when an unidentifiable man was found dead on Somerton Beach. The man had no wallet, no form of ID, there was no name written inside of his clothing as would have been typical for the time. And it seemed like all of this was on purpose. Things in the case only got stranger when a tiny rolled up piece of paper was found in a hidden fob pocket in the man's jacket. The words on the paper read “Tamam Shud” and were later determined to have been ripped out of a book of poetry written in the 11th century: The Rubaiyat. In part one we’ll dip our toes into the mystery and in part two Ash will be taking everyone to the deep end of the pool for a serious dive into who the heck this man could possibly be and what the heck happened to him.



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]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 18:23:15 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-somerton-man-part-1-4w5iHFZD The Somerton Man case is one that has confounded Australia for almost 75 years now. It all started when an unidentifiable man was found dead on Somerton Beach. The man had no wallet, no form of ID, there was no name written inside of his clothing as would have been typical for the time. And it seemed like all of this was on purpose. Things in the case only got stranger when a tiny rolled up piece of paper was found in a hidden fob pocket in the man's jacket. The words on the paper read “Tamam Shud” and were later determined to have been ripped out of a book of poetry written in the 11th century: The Rubaiyat. In part one we’ll dip our toes into the mystery and in part two Ash will be taking everyone to the deep end of the pool for a serious dive into who the heck this man could possibly be and what the heck happened to him.



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]]> The Somerton Man Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:58 The Somerton Man case is one that has confounded Australia for almost 75 years now. It all started when an unidentifiable man was found dead on Somerton Beach. The man had no wallet, no form of ID, there was no name written inside of his clothing as would have been typical for the time. And it seemed like all of this was on purpose. Things in the case only got stranger when a tiny rolled up piece of paper was found in a hidden fob pocket in the man's jacket. The words on the paper read “Tamam Shud” and were later determined to have been ripped out of a book of poetry written in the 11th century: The Rubaiyat. In part one we’ll dip our toes into the mystery and in part two Ash will be taking everyone to the deep end of the pool for a serious dive into who the heck this man could possibly be and what the heck happened to him. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Native:  Go to Nativedeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order. ShipStation: Sign up using promo code MORBID for a FREE 60-day trial today at ShipStation.com and start saving with every shipment.  That’s 2 whole months of discounted shipping, absolutely free! Noom: Start building better habits today. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Notion: Learn more and get started for free at notion.com/morbid Pretty Liter: Go to PrettyLitter.com and use code morbid to save twenty percent on your first order. The Somerton Man case is one that has confounded Australia for almost 75 years now. It all started when an unidentifiable man was found dead on Somerton Beach. The man had no wallet, no form of ID, there was no name written inside of his clothing as would have been typical for the time. And it seemed like all of this was on purpose. Things in the case only got stranger when a tiny rolled up piece of paper was found in a hidden fob pocket in the man's jacket. The words on the paper read “Tamam Shud” and were later determined to have been ripped out of a book of poetry written in the 11th century: The Rubaiyat. In part one we’ll dip our toes into the mystery and in part two Ash will be taking everyone to the deep end of the pool for a serious dive into who the heck this man could possibly be and what the heck happened to him. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Native:  Go to Nativedeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order. ShipStation: Sign up using promo code MORBID for a FREE 60-day trial today at ShipStation.com and start saving with every shipment.  That’s 2 whole months of discounted shipping, absolutely free! Noom: Start building better habits today. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Notion: Learn more and get started for free at notion.com/morbid Pretty Liter: Go to PrettyLitter.com and use code morbid to save twenty percent on your first order. exhibit c false full 319 tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-13:/posts/8083446 The Horrific Murder of Katy Hawelka Part 2 In part two of the Horrific Murder of Katy Hawelka we pick right back up where we left off with Brian McCarthy, a complete and utter waste of space, sitting at the police department wasting everyone’s time with made up stories about what happened the night Katy was attacked. Luckily by the end of his interrogation Brian was arrested and confessed. The rest of the episode covers the incredible determination Katy’s family had throughout the legal process and a glimpse into exactly why they should not have to suffer through parole hearings for this monster every two years.



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]]> Fri, 13 May 2022 21:07:24 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrific-murder-of-katy-hawelka-part-2-nUTlsous In part two of the Horrific Murder of Katy Hawelka we pick right back up where we left off with Brian McCarthy, a complete and utter waste of space, sitting at the police department wasting everyone’s time with made up stories about what happened the night Katy was attacked. Luckily by the end of his interrogation Brian was arrested and confessed. The rest of the episode covers the incredible determination Katy’s family had throughout the legal process and a glimpse into exactly why they should not have to suffer through parole hearings for this monster every two years.



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]]> The Horrific Murder of Katy Hawelka Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:42:11 In part two of the Horrific Murder of Katy Hawelka we pick right back up where we left off with Brian McCarthy, a complete and utter waste of space, sitting at the police department wasting everyone’s time with made up stories about what happened the night Katy was attacked. Luckily by the end of his interrogation Brian was arrested and confessed. The rest of the episode covers the incredible determination Katy’s family had throughout the legal process and a glimpse into exactly why they should not have to suffer through parole hearings for this monster every two years. If you feel so inclined after listening to the episode, which we hope you do, please sign this petition to deny Brian McCarthy’s parole. SIGN HERE  The Family's Facebook Page for Updates about Katy's killer's parole  Author of A Stranger Killed Katy, William D. LaRue's website Read A Stranger Killed Katy by William D. LaRue  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Aurate: For 20% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/morbid and use promo code morbid GoodRX: For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx… go to GoodRX.com/morbid BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Purple: Go to  Purple.com/morbid10, code morbid10, for 10% off any order of $200 or more. Peloton: The Peloton Bike+ is now $500 less, its best price yet! Including FREE delivery and setup… Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. In part two of the Horrific Murder of Katy Hawelka we pick right back up where we left off with Brian McCarthy, a complete and utter waste of space, sitting at the police department wasting everyone’s time with made up stories about what happened the night Katy was attacked. Luckily by the end of his interrogation Brian was arrested and confessed. The rest of the episode covers the incredible determination Katy’s family had throughout the legal process and a glimpse into exactly why they should not have to suffer through parole hearings for this monster every two years. If you feel so inclined after listening to the episode, which we hope you do, please sign this petition to deny Brian McCarthy’s parole. SIGN HERE  The Family's Facebook Page for Updates about Katy's killer's parole  Author of A Stranger Killed Katy, William D. LaRue's website Read A Stranger Killed Katy by William D. LaRue  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Aurate: For 20% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/morbid and use promo code morbid GoodRX: For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx… go to GoodRX.com/morbid BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Purple: Go to  Purple.com/morbid10, code morbid10, for 10% off any order of $200 or more. Peloton: The Peloton Bike+ is now $500 less, its best price yet! Including FREE delivery and setup… Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. exhibit c true full 318 tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-09:/posts/8080436 The Horrific Murder of Katy Hawelka Part 1 It was August 1986 when Katherine “Katy” Hawelka started her second year at Clarkson University. She was 19 years old and looking forward to the start of classes and reuniting with her college pals. As a bright, kind and hard-working young woman, she was set to set the world on fire. Her mother and sister (who was her best friend) dropped her off on campus and after settling in Katy went out with some friends. Unfortunately Katy would never make it to the start of classes. Her precious life she would cut short when she was brutally attacked and sexually assaulted by a monster named Brian McCarthy.


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]]> Mon, 9 May 2022 16:52:42 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrific-murder-of-katy-hawelka-part-1-mVRfuNuY It was August 1986 when Katherine “Katy” Hawelka started her second year at Clarkson University. She was 19 years old and looking forward to the start of classes and reuniting with her college pals. As a bright, kind and hard-working young woman, she was set to set the world on fire. Her mother and sister (who was her best friend) dropped her off on campus and after settling in Katy went out with some friends. Unfortunately Katy would never make it to the start of classes. Her precious life she would cut short when she was brutally attacked and sexually assaulted by a monster named Brian McCarthy.


Please consider signing this petition to keep Brian McCarthy from receiving parole. Katy's family has to go before the board every 24 months to keep their daughter's killer behind bars:


Petition to Deny Parole for Brian M. McCarthy 


This book is a phenomenal resource and I highly recommend it to get a real look at Katy, her family and more:


A Stranger Killer Katy by William D. Larue 



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]]> The Horrific Murder of Katy Hawelka Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:25 It was August 1986 when Katherine “Katy” Hawelka started her second year at Clarkson University. She was 19 years old and looking forward to the start of classes and reuniting with her college pals. As a bright, kind and hard-working young woman, she was set to set the world on fire. Her mother and sister (who was her best friend) dropped her off on campus and after settling in Katy went out with some friends. Unfortunately Katy would never make it to the start of classes. Her precious life she would cut short when she was brutally attacked and sexually assaulted by a monster named Brian McCarthy. Please consider signing this petition to keep Brian McCarthy from receiving parole. Katy's family has to go before the board every 24 months to keep their daughter's killer behind bars: Petition to Deny Parole for Brian M. McCarthy  This book is a phenomenal resource and I highly recommend it to get a real look at Katy, her family and more: A Stranger Killer Katy by William D. Larue  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google play. BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid  FirstLeaf: Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $29.95 plus free shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MORBID  Curology: Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID  Just pay $5 for shipping and handling.   Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid  to get up to forty dollars off your first box! It was August 1986 when Katherine “Katy” Hawelka started her second year at Clarkson University. She was 19 years old and looking forward to the start of classes and reuniting with her college pals. As a bright, kind and hard-working young woman, she was set to set the world on fire. Her mother and sister (who was her best friend) dropped her off on campus and after settling in Katy went out with some friends. Unfortunately Katy would never make it to the start of classes. Her precious life she would cut short when she was brutally attacked and sexually assaulted by a monster named Brian McCarthy. Please consider signing this petition to keep Brian McCarthy from receiving parole. Katy's family has to go before the board every 24 months to keep their daughter's killer behind bars: Petition to Deny Parole for Brian M. McCarthy  This book is a phenomenal resource and I highly recommend it to get a real look at Katy, her family and more: A Stranger Killer Katy by William D. Larue  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google play. BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid  FirstLeaf: Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $29.95 plus free shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MORBID  Curology: Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID  Just pay $5 for shipping and handling.   Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid  to get up to forty dollars off your first box! exhibit c true full 317 tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-06:/posts/8079403 Listener Tales 39 with special guests Sheena Melwani & TRID! For listener tales 39 we are joined by not one, but two special guests!!! We have your favorite tik tok stars Sheena Melwani and TRID (The Real Indian Dad)!! This installment includes a taste of what Alaina & Ash’s walkup songs would be if they were on the Sox as well as some incredible tales. Please be warned that at 1 hour and 9 seconds there is tale about Flesh Pedestrians, there is a warning in the episode itself for those listeners that don’t feel comfortable listening to that! Can’t wait to do these more often with you guys, you always leave us in laugh-tears!


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]]> Fri, 6 May 2022 21:20:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-39-with-special-guests-sheena-melwani-trid-EJxnhlmf For listener tales 39 we are joined by not one, but two special guests!!! We have your favorite tik tok stars Sheena Melwani and TRID (The Real Indian Dad)!! This installment includes a taste of what Alaina & Ash’s walkup songs would be if they were on the Sox as well as some incredible tales. Please be warned that at 1 hour and 9 seconds there is tale about Flesh Pedestrians, there is a warning in the episode itself for those listeners that don’t feel comfortable listening to that! Can’t wait to do these more often with you guys, you always leave us in laugh-tears!


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]]> Listener Tales 39 with special guests Sheena Melwani & TRID! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:41:05 For listener tales 39 we are joined by not one, but two special guests!!! We have your favorite tik tok stars Sheena Melwani and TRID (The Real Indian Dad)!! This installment includes a taste of what Alaina & Ash’s walkup songs would be if they were on the Sox as well as some incredible tales. Please be warned that at 1 hour and 9 seconds there is tale about **Flesh Pedestrians**, there is a warning in the episode itself for those listeners that don’t feel comfortable listening to that! Can’t wait to do these more often with you guys, you always leave us in laugh-tears! Find Sheena &  TRID everywhere @SheenaMelwani and @TheRealIndianDad As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid Liquid IV: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. SoloStove: Shop now and get up to 30% off fire pits all month long, AND use promo code MORBID at checkout to get an extra $20 off Plus a lifetime warranty and FREE 30-day returns!!! Just go to solostove.com. Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 with promo code MORBID For listener tales 39 we are joined by not one, but two special guests!!! We have your favorite tik tok stars Sheena Melwani and TRID (The Real Indian Dad)!! This installment includes a taste of what Alaina & Ash’s walkup songs would be if they were on the Sox as well as some incredible tales. Please be warned that at 1 hour and 9 seconds there is tale about **Flesh Pedestrians**, there is a warning in the episode itself for those listeners that don’t feel comfortable listening to that! Can’t wait to do these more often with you guys, you always leave us in laugh-tears! Find Sheena &  TRID everywhere @SheenaMelwani and @TheRealIndianDad As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid Liquid IV: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. SoloStove: Shop now and get up to 30% off fire pits all month long, AND use promo code MORBID at checkout to get an extra $20 off Plus a lifetime warranty and FREE 30-day returns!!! Just go to solostove.com. Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 with promo code MORBID exhibit c true full 370 tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-02:/posts/8076509 The Kreischer Mansion The Kreischer mansion on Staten Island is the only property around that belonged to the famous Kreischer family, who made their living producing firebricks in the 1800’s. The property, which sits at 4500 Arthur Kill Road, has long been rumored to be haunted as fuck. In the episode we’ll go over all of the hauntings throughout the years, speak about a murder that unfortunatley took place on the property and what the future holds for this beautifully macabre building.



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]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 20:59:31 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kreischer-mansion-iwRAdwLb The Kreischer mansion on Staten Island is the only property around that belonged to the famous Kreischer family, who made their living producing firebricks in the 1800’s. The property, which sits at 4500 Arthur Kill Road, has long been rumored to be haunted as fuck. In the episode we’ll go over all of the hauntings throughout the years, speak about a murder that unfortunatley took place on the property and what the future holds for this beautifully macabre building.



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]]> The Kreischer Mansion Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:29:44 The Kreischer mansion on Staten Island is the only property around that belonged to the famous Kreischer family, who made their living producing firebricks in the 1800’s. The property, which sits at 4500 Arthur Kill Road, has long been rumored to be haunted as fuck. In the episode we’ll go over all of the hauntings throughout the years, speak about a murder that unfortunatley took place on the property and what the future holds for this beautifully macabre building. *a great source for more info!!* As always, thank you to our sponsors: Scribd: Go to try.scribd.com/MATCP to get your first two months for less than $1 Skylight Frame: To get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go to SkylightFrame.com and enter code MATCP BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Care of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50. The Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcasts/ The Kreischer mansion on Staten Island is the only property around that belonged to the famous Kreischer family, who made their living producing firebricks in the 1800’s. The property, which sits at 4500 Arthur Kill Road, has long been rumored to be haunted as fuck. In the episode we’ll go over all of the hauntings throughout the years, speak about a murder that unfortunatley took place on the property and what the future holds for this beautifully macabre building. *a great source for more info!!* As always, thank you to our sponsors: Scribd: Go to try.scribd.com/MATCP to get your first two months for less than $1 Skylight Frame: To get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go to SkylightFrame.com and enter code MATCP BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Care of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50. The Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcasts/ exhibit c true full 316 tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-26:/posts/8073091 The Mysterious Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold Part 2 In part one we learned about the circumstances surrounding Dorothy Arnold’s disappearance. By all means it just seemed like she went out for a day of shopping and then disappeared into thin air. In part 2 Alaina delivers some theories that have been visited over the past hundred years and we both come to our own conclusion on what the heck happened to Dorothy Arnold. What’s your conclusion?



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]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:17:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-dorothy-arnold-part-2-g6UOh4gQ In part one we learned about the circumstances surrounding Dorothy Arnold’s disappearance. By all means it just seemed like she went out for a day of shopping and then disappeared into thin air. In part 2 Alaina delivers some theories that have been visited over the past hundred years and we both come to our own conclusion on what the heck happened to Dorothy Arnold. What’s your conclusion?



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]]> The Mysterious Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:24:48 In part one we learned about the circumstances surrounding Dorothy Arnold’s disappearance. By all means it just seemed like she went out for a day of shopping and then disappeared into thin air. In part 2 Alaina delivers some theories that have been visited over the past hundred years and we both come to our own conclusion on what the heck happened to Dorothy Arnold. What’s your conclusion? Instagram page for information on the case of Yanira Cedillos  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Page 1 Books: First-time subscribers get 15% off with the code MORBID at page1books.com  Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid16 and use code morbid16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Babbel: Right now, save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/MORBID Good RX: For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.com/morbid In part one we learned about the circumstances surrounding Dorothy Arnold’s disappearance. By all means it just seemed like she went out for a day of shopping and then disappeared into thin air. In part 2 Alaina delivers some theories that have been visited over the past hundred years and we both come to our own conclusion on what the heck happened to Dorothy Arnold. What’s your conclusion? Instagram page for information on the case of Yanira Cedillos  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Page 1 Books: First-time subscribers get 15% off with the code MORBID at page1books.com  Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid16 and use code morbid16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Babbel: Right now, save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/MORBID Good RX: For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.com/morbid exhibit c true full 315 tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-23:/posts/8071618 The Mysterious Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold Part 1 Dorothy Arnold was a 25 year-old New York socialite from a prominent family back in 1910. One day, in broad daylight on fifth avenue, she seemingly vanished into thin air. No evidence, no packed bags and nothing to say what happened to her. Her family took some weird steps in the days and months after her disappearance all in the name of keeping their social standing. This is really just a case that makes you go, “hmmm…” And it's just the beginning.



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]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2022 16:42:59 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-dorothy-arnold-part-1-klYLoz59 Dorothy Arnold was a 25 year-old New York socialite from a prominent family back in 1910. One day, in broad daylight on fifth avenue, she seemingly vanished into thin air. No evidence, no packed bags and nothing to say what happened to her. Her family took some weird steps in the days and months after her disappearance all in the name of keeping their social standing. This is really just a case that makes you go, “hmmm…” And it's just the beginning.



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]]> The Mysterious Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:23 Dorothy Arnold was a 25 year-old New York socialite from a prominent family back in 1910. One day, in broad daylight on fifth avenue, she seemingly vanished into thin air. No evidence, no packed bags and nothing to say what happened to her. Her family took some weird steps in the days and months after her disappearance all in the name of keeping their social standing. This is really just a case that makes you go, “hmmm…” And it's just the beginning. Check out: The Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold Here is the Social Register website in all its glory As always, thank you to our sponsors: Skylight Frame Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code MATCP . That’s right. To get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go to SkylightFrame.com and enter code MATCP. Shopify Go to shopify.com/morbid, ALL LOWERCASE, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. MeUndies To get 25% off your first Membership item or 15% off your first order and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, go to: MeUndies.com/MORBID FirstLeaf If you love finding and tasting new wine, Firstleaf is a no-brainer! Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TryFirstleaf.com/MORBID. BetterHelp Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Dorothy Arnold was a 25 year-old New York socialite from a prominent family back in 1910. One day, in broad daylight on fifth avenue, she seemingly vanished into thin air. No evidence, no packed bags and nothing to say what happened to her. Her family took some weird steps in the days and months after her disappearance all in the name of keeping their social standing. This is really just a case that makes you go, “hmmm…” And it's just the beginning. Check out: The Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold Here is the Social Register website in all its glory As always, thank you to our sponsors: Skylight Frame Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code MATCP . That’s right. To get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go to SkylightFrame.com and enter code MATCP. Shopify Go to shopify.com/morbid, ALL LOWERCASE, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. MeUndies To get 25% off your first Membership item or 15% off your first order and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, go to: MeUndies.com/MORBID FirstLeaf If you love finding and tasting new wine, Firstleaf is a no-brainer! Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TryFirstleaf.com/MORBID. BetterHelp Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid exhibit c true full 314 tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-20:/posts/8069925 Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life Vol.2 Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life vol.2 is here!!! The first one of these that we put out was literally over 2 years ago so we thought it would be super fun to revisit this topic. Ash goes into the origin story of the iconic sleepover game Light as a Feather Stiff as a Board and  explains The Three Kings Ritual while Alaina brings us the hellacious Black Telephone game, Sara Sarita and The Gathering of 100 Tales. Get ready to be scared to the max and please have some sage on hand, we sure needed it!



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]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:15:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-games-that-will-ruin-your-actual-life-vol-2-xNClA8zi Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life vol.2 is here!!! The first one of these that we put out was literally over 2 years ago so we thought it would be super fun to revisit this topic. Ash goes into the origin story of the iconic sleepover game Light as a Feather Stiff as a Board and  explains The Three Kings Ritual while Alaina brings us the hellacious Black Telephone game, Sara Sarita and The Gathering of 100 Tales. Get ready to be scared to the max and please have some sage on hand, we sure needed it!



Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark by Lucia Peters



The Ghost In My Machine



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]]> Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life Vol.2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:26:25 Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life vol.2 is here!!! The first one of these that we put out was literally over 2 years ago so we thought it would be super fun to revisit this topic. Ash goes into the origin story of the iconic sleepover game Light as a Feather Stiff as a Board and  explains The Three Kings Ritual while Alaina brings us the hellacious Black Telephone game, Sara Sarita and The Gathering of 100 Tales. Get ready to be scared to the max and please have some sage on hand, we sure needed it! Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark by Lucia Peters The Ghost In My Machine As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Native: Go to NativeDeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order. Hunter Douglas: Visit HunterDouglas.com/morbid TODAY for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your windows! Rothys: Get $20 off your first purchase today at rothys.com/MORBID Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to Modern Fertility dot com slash MORBID The Jordan Harbinger show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcasts/ Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life vol.2 is here!!! The first one of these that we put out was literally over 2 years ago so we thought it would be super fun to revisit this topic. Ash goes into the origin story of the iconic sleepover game Light as a Feather Stiff as a Board and  explains The Three Kings Ritual while Alaina brings us the hellacious Black Telephone game, Sara Sarita and The Gathering of 100 Tales. Get ready to be scared to the max and please have some sage on hand, we sure needed it! Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark by Lucia Peters The Ghost In My Machine As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Native: Go to NativeDeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order. Hunter Douglas: Visit HunterDouglas.com/morbid TODAY for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your windows! Rothys: Get $20 off your first purchase today at rothys.com/MORBID Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to Modern Fertility dot com slash MORBID The Jordan Harbinger show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcasts/ exhibit c true full 366 tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-18:/posts/8068825 Spooky Lighthouses Vol. 2 Yo ho ho (and a bottle of rum) it’s time for some spooky haunted lighthouses!! Alaina brings us the in depth haunting of St. Augustine Lighthouse which involves quite a few tragedies but also some really cool points in women’s history. And once you’re uplifted from that Ash will bring you right down diggy down down with the story behind how Execution rocks lighthouse received its name and a tale of murder at Wood Island Lighthouse!



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]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:00:50 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-lighthouses-vol-2-djHqXdeK Yo ho ho (and a bottle of rum) it’s time for some spooky haunted lighthouses!! Alaina brings us the in depth haunting of St. Augustine Lighthouse which involves quite a few tragedies but also some really cool points in women’s history. And once you’re uplifted from that Ash will bring you right down diggy down down with the story behind how Execution rocks lighthouse received its name and a tale of murder at Wood Island Lighthouse!



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]]> Spooky Lighthouses Vol. 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:26:58 Yo ho ho (and a bottle of rum) it’s time for some spooky haunted lighthouses!! Alaina brings us the in depth haunting of St. Augustine Lighthouse which involves quite a few tragedies but also some really cool points in women’s history. And once you’re uplifted from that Ash will bring you right down diggy down down with the story behind how Execution rocks lighthouse received its name and a tale of murder at Wood Island Lighthouse! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID RO: Right now, if prescribed, new members will receive 10% off of eyelash growth serum from Ro Derm when you go to RoDerm.com/MORBID  Simplisafe: You can customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Notion: Learn more and get started for free at notion.com/morbid Yo ho ho (and a bottle of rum) it’s time for some spooky haunted lighthouses!! Alaina brings us the in depth haunting of St. Augustine Lighthouse which involves quite a few tragedies but also some really cool points in women’s history. And once you’re uplifted from that Ash will bring you right down diggy down down with the story behind how Execution rocks lighthouse received its name and a tale of murder at Wood Island Lighthouse! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID RO: Right now, if prescribed, new members will receive 10% off of eyelash growth serum from Ro Derm when you go to RoDerm.com/MORBID  Simplisafe: You can customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Notion: Learn more and get started for free at notion.com/morbid exhibit c true full 365 tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-13:/posts/8066667 The Unsolved Murder of Bonny Lee Bakley Bonny Lee Bakley’s life is rife with controversy, chaos and just straight up tragedy. She was born into an incredibly toxic environment and seemed to go through life looking for some sense of purpose. She was married multiple times, but her last marriage to actor Robert Blake was the one that added the most controversy. The couple was married only about 5 months when Bonny was murdered on the night of May 4th 2001. Immediately Robert was looked into as a suspect and eventually brought to trial for her murder but the mystery reamins to this day. Who killed Bonny Lee Bakley?
Great book about this case: Blood Cold by Dennis McDougal & Mary Murphy 

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]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:58:07 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unsolved-murder-of-bonny-lee-bakley-lWL3qyEu Bonny Lee Bakley’s life is rife with controversy, chaos and just straight up tragedy. She was born into an incredibly toxic environment and seemed to go through life looking for some sense of purpose. She was married multiple times, but her last marriage to actor Robert Blake was the one that added the most controversy. The couple was married only about 5 months when Bonny was murdered on the night of May 4th 2001. Immediately Robert was looked into as a suspect and eventually brought to trial for her murder but the mystery reamins to this day. Who killed Bonny Lee Bakley?
Great book about this case: Blood Cold by Dennis McDougal & Mary Murphy 

Also, check this out. I WROTE A BOOK. ;)
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]]> The Unsolved Murder of Bonny Lee Bakley Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:24:38 Bonny Lee Bakley’s life is rife with controversy, chaos and just straight up tragedy. She was born into an incredibly toxic environment and seemed to go through life looking for some sense of purpose. She was married multiple times, but her last marriage to actor Robert Blake was the one that added the most controversy. The couple was married only about 5 months when Bonny was murdered on the night of May 4th 2001. Immediately Robert was looked into as a suspect and eventually brought to trial for her murder but the mystery reamins to this day. Who killed Bonny Lee Bakley? Great book about this case: Blood Cold by Dennis McDougal & Mary Murphy  Also, check this out. I WROTE A BOOK. ;) ***US WEIRDOS Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren: Here ***** ***UK WEIRDOS Pre-Order a SIGNED copy of The Butcher and the Wren from Waterstones!!*** As always, thank you to our sponsors: GoodRX: For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.com/Morbid HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLO FRESH.com/morbid16 BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid PrettyLitter: Go to Prettylitter.com and use code morbid to save twenty percent on your first order. Peloton: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. The Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ Bonny Lee Bakley’s life is rife with controversy, chaos and just straight up tragedy. She was born into an incredibly toxic environment and seemed to go through life looking for some sense of purpose. She was married multiple times, but her last marriage to actor Robert Blake was the one that added the most controversy. The couple was married only about 5 months when Bonny was murdered on the night of May 4th 2001. Immediately Robert was looked into as a suspect and eventually brought to trial for her murder but the mystery reamins to this day. Who killed Bonny Lee Bakley? Great book about this case: Blood Cold by Dennis McDougal & Mary Murphy  Also, check this out. I WROTE A BOOK. ;) ***US WEIRDOS Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren: Here ***** ***UK WEIRDOS Pre-Order a SIGNED copy of The Butcher and the Wren from Waterstones!!*** As always, thank you to our sponsors: GoodRX: For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.com/Morbid HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLO FRESH.com/morbid16 BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid PrettyLitter: Go to Prettylitter.com and use code morbid to save twenty percent on your first order. Peloton: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. The Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ exhibit c true full 313 tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-10:/posts/8064515 Matthew Hoffman AKA The Leaf Killer Part 2 When we left off in part one, Matthew Hoffman had tied Sarah Maynard up so that he could take a nap after brutally killing three of her loved ones. Part two picks up with Matthew clean up the scene while keeping Sarah locked in his cold, dark basement where she was left to sit on a makeshift bed made from, you guessed it....leaves. While Matthew was working on the rest of his plan, like burning down the home, the police were working behind the scenes and luckily able to rescue Sarah. 



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]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:54:08 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/matthew-hoffman-aka-the-leaf-killer-part-2-TCNUPxhq When we left off in part one, Matthew Hoffman had tied Sarah Maynard up so that he could take a nap after brutally killing three of her loved ones. Part two picks up with Matthew clean up the scene while keeping Sarah locked in his cold, dark basement where she was left to sit on a makeshift bed made from, you guessed it....leaves. While Matthew was working on the rest of his plan, like burning down the home, the police were working behind the scenes and luckily able to rescue Sarah. 



Case begins at 11mins 30 seconds because we had a philosophical discussion about not letting toxic shit into your bubble. We understand some people may want to skip! :)



Check out this amazing book about the case!


The Girl in the Leaves by Robert Scott


Also, check this out ;)


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]]> Matthew Hoffman AKA The Leaf Killer Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:40:34 When we left off in part one, Matthew Hoffman had tied Sarah Maynard up so that he could take a nap after brutally killing three of her loved ones. Part two picks up with Matthew clean up the scene while keeping Sarah locked in his cold, dark basement where she was left to sit on a makeshift bed made from, you guessed it....leaves. While Matthew was working on the rest of his plan, like burning down the home, the police were working behind the scenes and luckily able to rescue Sarah.  Case begins at 11mins 30 seconds because we had a philosophical discussion about not letting toxic shit into your bubble. We understand some people may want to skip! :) Check out this amazing book about the case! The Girl in the Leaves by Robert Scott Also, check this out ;) ***US WEIRDOS Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren: Here ***** ***UK WEIRDOS Pre-Order a SIGNED copy of The Butcher and the Wren from Waterstones!!*** Donation link for Tina Rose B. Hermann and Kody Alexander Maynard Healing Hearts Memorial Fund  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Betterhelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MORBID Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google play. Liquid IV: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. Canva: Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canva.me/morbid to get your FREE 45-day extended trial. Blueland: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order when you go to Blueland.com/MORBID When we left off in part one, Matthew Hoffman had tied Sarah Maynard up so that he could take a nap after brutally killing three of her loved ones. Part two picks up with Matthew clean up the scene while keeping Sarah locked in his cold, dark basement where she was left to sit on a makeshift bed made from, you guessed it....leaves. While Matthew was working on the rest of his plan, like burning down the home, the police were working behind the scenes and luckily able to rescue Sarah.  Case begins at 11mins 30 seconds because we had a philosophical discussion about not letting toxic shit into your bubble. We understand some people may want to skip! :) Check out this amazing book about the case! The Girl in the Leaves by Robert Scott Also, check this out ;) ***US WEIRDOS Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren: Here ***** ***UK WEIRDOS Pre-Order a SIGNED copy of The Butcher and the Wren from Waterstones!!*** Donation link for Tina Rose B. Hermann and Kody Alexander Maynard Healing Hearts Memorial Fund  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Betterhelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MORBID Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google play. Liquid IV: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. Canva: Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canva.me/morbid to get your FREE 45-day extended trial. Blueland: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order when you go to Blueland.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 312 tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-06:/posts/8062294 Matthew Hoffman AKA The Leaf Killer Matthew John Hoffman was a strange guy. He was in a constant flux of being a quiet, yet unassuming guy to then having bouts of strange and off-putting behavior. It was his love of trees that gave him comfort and seemed to keep him settled at times, but on November 9, 2010 he broke into a quiet home in Apple Valley, Ohio, brutally taking the lives of Tina Hermann, her 11 year old son Kody and her best friend Stephanie Sprang, before leaving with 13 year old Sarah Maynard in his clutches. 



Soon, Hoffman's obsession with trees would become the defining piece of this killer's pathology. In Part 1, we discuss his puzzling history, the lives of Tina, Kody and Stephanie, and the house of horrors he brought Sarah back to. 


Check out this amazing book about the case!


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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2022 18:03:49 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/matthew-hoffman-aka-the-leaf-killer-zF2r6y7G Matthew John Hoffman was a strange guy. He was in a constant flux of being a quiet, yet unassuming guy to then having bouts of strange and off-putting behavior. It was his love of trees that gave him comfort and seemed to keep him settled at times, but on November 9, 2010 he broke into a quiet home in Apple Valley, Ohio, brutally taking the lives of Tina Hermann, her 11 year old son Kody and her best friend Stephanie Sprang, before leaving with 13 year old Sarah Maynard in his clutches. 



Soon, Hoffman's obsession with trees would become the defining piece of this killer's pathology. In Part 1, we discuss his puzzling history, the lives of Tina, Kody and Stephanie, and the house of horrors he brought Sarah back to. 


Check out this amazing book about the case!


The Girl in the Leaves by Robert Scott



***US WEIRDOS Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren: Here *****



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Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first

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]]> Matthew Hoffman AKA The Leaf Killer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:55 Matthew John Hoffman was a strange guy. He was in a constant flux of being a quiet, yet unassuming guy to then having bouts of strange and off-putting behavior. It was his love of trees that gave him comfort and seemed to keep him settled at times, but on November 9, 2010 he broke into a quiet home in Apple Valley, Ohio, brutally taking the lives of Tina Hermann, her 11 year old son Kody and her best friend Stephanie Sprang, before leaving with 13 year old Sarah Maynard in his clutches.  Soon, Hoffman's obsession with trees would become the defining piece of this killer's pathology. In Part 1, we discuss his puzzling history, the lives of Tina, Kody and Stephanie, and the house of horrors he brought Sarah back to.  Check out this amazing book about the case! The Girl in the Leaves by Robert Scott ***US WEIRDOS Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren: Here ***** ***UK WEIRDOS Pre-Order a SIGNED copy of The Butcher and the Wren from Waterstones!!*** HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Warby Parker: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/morbid Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today by going to Prose.com/morbid Solo Stove: Just go to solostove.com and remember, you get $20 off when you use promo code MORBID! CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order of $40 or more, go to TakeCareOf .comand enter code morbid50 Matthew John Hoffman was a strange guy. He was in a constant flux of being a quiet, yet unassuming guy to then having bouts of strange and off-putting behavior. It was his love of trees that gave him comfort and seemed to keep him settled at times, but on November 9, 2010 he broke into a quiet home in Apple Valley, Ohio, brutally taking the lives of Tina Hermann, her 11 year old son Kody and her best friend Stephanie Sprang, before leaving with 13 year old Sarah Maynard in his clutches.  Soon, Hoffman's obsession with trees would become the defining piece of this killer's pathology. In Part 1, we discuss his puzzling history, the lives of Tina, Kody and Stephanie, and the house of horrors he brought Sarah back to.  Check out this amazing book about the case! The Girl in the Leaves by Robert Scott ***US WEIRDOS Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren: Here ***** ***UK WEIRDOS Pre-Order a SIGNED copy of The Butcher and the Wren from Waterstones!!*** HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Warby Parker: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/morbid Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today by going to Prose.com/morbid Solo Stove: Just go to solostove.com and remember, you get $20 off when you use promo code MORBID! CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order of $40 or more, go to TakeCareOf .comand enter code morbid50 exhibit c true full 311 tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-05:/posts/8061128 Your Magic presents Satanism In this episode, we present to your earholes some beautiful, whimsical and wonderful friends of the pod Your Magic. 



Today, Your Magic pulls back the curtain on the many misconceptions about Satanism. Exploring demon conjurings (spoiler...they can be kinda cute!) and the beef between the Temple of Satan and the Church of Satan. Meeting three different types of Satanists- atheistic, theistic and satanic witches- we mostly learn that the devil is our friend. Plus, we dive into the meaning of The Devil card with Hannah Graves, creator of Cult Mother Tarot, learning how to work with its dark and disciplinary energy.  



Your Magic is a podcast hosted by author Michelle Tea. Every episode explores contemporary spirituality and magic with lots of humor and heart. Usually, they read their guests tarot – including people like Kathryn Hahn, Japanese Breakfast, Phoebe Bridgers, and so many other amazing people and then offer a DIY spell or ritual that anyone can do. But, in this episode – the host Michelle Tea dives deep into Satanism, the Satanic Church and the Satanic Temple and explores what it actually looks like to worship Satan.


If you like the episode, you can find the podcast only on Spotify or support them at patreon.com/thisisyourmagic. You can also find them on Instagram and twitter @thisisyourmagic

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]]> Tue, 5 Apr 2022 18:37:22 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/your-magic-presents-satanism-HCVZT7cz In this episode, we present to your earholes some beautiful, whimsical and wonderful friends of the pod Your Magic. 



Today, Your Magic pulls back the curtain on the many misconceptions about Satanism. Exploring demon conjurings (spoiler...they can be kinda cute!) and the beef between the Temple of Satan and the Church of Satan. Meeting three different types of Satanists- atheistic, theistic and satanic witches- we mostly learn that the devil is our friend. Plus, we dive into the meaning of The Devil card with Hannah Graves, creator of Cult Mother Tarot, learning how to work with its dark and disciplinary energy.  



Your Magic is a podcast hosted by author Michelle Tea. Every episode explores contemporary spirituality and magic with lots of humor and heart. Usually, they read their guests tarot – including people like Kathryn Hahn, Japanese Breakfast, Phoebe Bridgers, and so many other amazing people and then offer a DIY spell or ritual that anyone can do. But, in this episode – the host Michelle Tea dives deep into Satanism, the Satanic Church and the Satanic Temple and explores what it actually looks like to worship Satan.


If you like the episode, you can find the podcast only on Spotify or support them at patreon.com/thisisyourmagic. You can also find them on Instagram and twitter @thisisyourmagic

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]]> Your Magic presents Satanism Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:29:20 In this episode, we present to your earholes some beautiful, whimsical and wonderful friends of the pod Your Magic.  Today, Your Magic pulls back the curtain on the many misconceptions about Satanism. Exploring demon conjurings (spoiler...they can be kinda cute!) and the beef between the Temple of Satan and the Church of Satan. Meeting three different types of Satanists- atheistic, theistic and satanic witches- we mostly learn that the devil is our friend. Plus, we dive into the meaning of The Devil card with Hannah Graves, creator of Cult Mother Tarot, learning how to work with its dark and disciplinary energy.   Your Magic is a podcast hosted by author Michelle Tea. Every episode explores contemporary spirituality and magic with lots of humor and heart. Usually, they read their guests tarot – including people like Kathryn Hahn, Japanese Breakfast, Phoebe Bridgers, and so many other amazing people and then offer a DIY spell or ritual that anyone can do. But, in this episode – the host Michelle Tea dives deep into Satanism, the Satanic Church and the Satanic Temple and explores what it actually looks like to worship Satan. If you like the episode, you can find the podcast only on Spotify or support them at patreon.com/thisisyourmagic. You can also find them on Instagram and twitter @thisisyourmagic In this episode, we present to your earholes some beautiful, whimsical and wonderful friends of the pod Your Magic.  Today, Your Magic pulls back the curtain on the many misconceptions about Satanism. Exploring demon conjurings (spoiler...they can be kinda cute!) and the beef between the Temple of Satan and the Church of Satan. Meeting three different types of Satanists- atheistic, theistic and satanic witches- we mostly learn that the devil is our friend. Plus, we dive into the meaning of The Devil card with Hannah Graves, creator of Cult Mother Tarot, learning how to work with its dark and disciplinary energy.   Your Magic is a podcast hosted by author Michelle Tea. Every episode explores contemporary spirituality and magic with lots of humor and heart. Usually, they read their guests tarot – including people like Kathryn Hahn, Japanese Breakfast, Phoebe Bridgers, and so many other amazing people and then offer a DIY spell or ritual that anyone can do. But, in this episode – the host Michelle Tea dives deep into Satanism, the Satanic Church and the Satanic Temple and explores what it actually looks like to worship Satan. If you like the episode, you can find the podcast only on Spotify or support them at patreon.com/thisisyourmagic. You can also find them on Instagram and twitter @thisisyourmagic exhibit c true full 361 tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-04:/posts/8060596 Listener Tales 38 Listener Tales 38 brings us multiple doozy’s. We read a tale about an axe-wielding murderer, the ghost of a little girl covered in barbed wire, and a backwoods gas station that led to two of our listeners being involved in a time slip. If you have a listener tale that you’d like to share with us you can send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and just make sure that you add “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)



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]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2022 22:34:19 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-38-rjlUHAXZ Listener Tales 38 brings us multiple doozy’s. We read a tale about an axe-wielding murderer, the ghost of a little girl covered in barbed wire, and a backwoods gas station that led to two of our listeners being involved in a time slip. If you have a listener tale that you’d like to share with us you can send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and just make sure that you add “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :)



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]]> Listener Tales 38 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:21:07 Listener Tales 38 brings us multiple doozy’s. We read a tale about an axe-wielding murderer, the ghost of a little girl covered in barbed wire, and a backwoods gas station that led to two of our listeners being involved in a time slip. If you have a listener tale that you’d like to share with us you can send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and just make sure that you add “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) As always thank you to our sponsors: Shopify:Go to shopify.com/morbid, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features! Curology: You can start your Curology journey just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID  If prescribed, just pay $5 for shipping and handling. Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order. Page 1 Books: Visit Page1Books.com and tell them what you love, first-time subscribers get 15% off with the code MORBID Voices For Justice Podcast: Listen to voices for justice anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow on instagram @voicesforjusticepodcast and on twitter @VFJPod Listener Tales 38 brings us multiple doozy’s. We read a tale about an axe-wielding murderer, the ghost of a little girl covered in barbed wire, and a backwoods gas station that led to two of our listeners being involved in a time slip. If you have a listener tale that you’d like to share with us you can send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and just make sure that you add “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line :) As always thank you to our sponsors: Shopify:Go to shopify.com/morbid, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features! Curology: You can start your Curology journey just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID  If prescribed, just pay $5 for shipping and handling. Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order. Page 1 Books: Visit Page1Books.com and tell them what you love, first-time subscribers get 15% off with the code MORBID Voices For Justice Podcast: Listen to voices for justice anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow on instagram @voicesforjusticepodcast and on twitter @VFJPod exhibit c true full 360 tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-29:/posts/8056082 The Wonderland Murders Part 2 Part two of the Wonderland murders has arrived! We open up with one of the most gruesome crime scenes in Hollywood's history and then go down a rabbit hole trying to figure out who exactly was involved and how each event led to the next. By the time we’re done two men will have been arrested multiple times, one will have gone on the run and the other left to avoid prison time. 


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]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 03:32:05 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-wonderland-murders-part-2-jBN0ZbUA Part two of the Wonderland murders has arrived! We open up with one of the most gruesome crime scenes in Hollywood's history and then go down a rabbit hole trying to figure out who exactly was involved and how each event led to the next. By the time we’re done two men will have been arrested multiple times, one will have gone on the run and the other left to avoid prison time. 


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]]> The Wonderland Murders Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:24 Part two of the Wonderland murders has arrived! We open up with one of the most gruesome crime scenes in Hollywood's history and then go down a rabbit hole trying to figure out who exactly was involved and how each event led to the next. By the time we’re done two men will have been arrested multiple times, one will have gone on the run and the other left to avoid prison time.  ***Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren: Here *****  Check out our next virtual live event The Dapper and the Flapper    Book mentioned: Malice in Wonderland by Robert Souza and Tom Lange   As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Purple: Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10. For a limited time you can get 10% off any order of $200 or more. Native: Get 20% off your first order by going to NativeDeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout. Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/MORBID Stamps: For a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale go to Stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code MORBID Part two of the Wonderland murders has arrived! We open up with one of the most gruesome crime scenes in Hollywood's history and then go down a rabbit hole trying to figure out who exactly was involved and how each event led to the next. By the time we’re done two men will have been arrested multiple times, one will have gone on the run and the other left to avoid prison time.  ***Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren: Here *****  Check out our next virtual live event The Dapper and the Flapper    Book mentioned: Malice in Wonderland by Robert Souza and Tom Lange   As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Purple: Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10. For a limited time you can get 10% off any order of $200 or more. Native: Get 20% off your first order by going to NativeDeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout. Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/MORBID Stamps: For a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale go to Stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code MORBID exhibit c true full 310 tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-26:/posts/8055043 The Wonderland Murders Part 1 The Wonderland Murders, or The Four on the Floor case is a case from the old days of Hollywood. It’s not the kind of old Hollywood case that Ash usually delivers, this one instead is a totally different take. The Wonderland Gang was made up of a group of people you definitely would not want to mess with, however one of the key players in this case, John Holmes did just that. He got on the bad side of the gang and had to come up with a way to get back in their good graces. Unfortunately that plan would lead to one of the most gruesome mass murders the police had seen since the Tate-LaBianca murders.



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]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2022 21:42:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-wonderland-murders-part-1-9GMuTlgJ The Wonderland Murders, or The Four on the Floor case is a case from the old days of Hollywood. It’s not the kind of old Hollywood case that Ash usually delivers, this one instead is a totally different take. The Wonderland Gang was made up of a group of people you definitely would not want to mess with, however one of the key players in this case, John Holmes did just that. He got on the bad side of the gang and had to come up with a way to get back in their good graces. Unfortunately that plan would lead to one of the most gruesome mass murders the police had seen since the Tate-LaBianca murders.



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]]> The Wonderland Murders Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:07 The Wonderland Murders, or The Four on the Floor case is a case from the old days of Hollywood. It’s not the kind of old Hollywood case that Ash usually delivers, this one instead is a totally different take. The Wonderland Gang was made up of a group of people you definitely would not want to mess with, however one of the key players in this case, John Holmes did just that. He got on the bad side of the gang and had to come up with a way to get back in their good graces. Unfortunately that plan would lead to one of the most gruesome mass murders the police had seen since the Tate-LaBianca murders. Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren: COME AND GET IT!  Check out our next virtual live event The Dapper and the Flapper   Article mentioned during the episode: The Devil and John Holmes  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Honey: Get Honey for FREE at Join Honey.com/MORBID Athena Club: Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to Athena Club.com and use promo code MTC Scribd: Go to try.scribd.com/MATCP to get your first two months for less than $1 Good RX: Go to GoodRX.com/morbid for simple, smart savings on your prescriptions! Article: Article is offering our listeners 50$ off their first purchase of $100 or more. Visit Artice.com/morbid and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout! The Wonderland Murders, or The Four on the Floor case is a case from the old days of Hollywood. It’s not the kind of old Hollywood case that Ash usually delivers, this one instead is a totally different take. The Wonderland Gang was made up of a group of people you definitely would not want to mess with, however one of the key players in this case, John Holmes did just that. He got on the bad side of the gang and had to come up with a way to get back in their good graces. Unfortunately that plan would lead to one of the most gruesome mass murders the police had seen since the Tate-LaBianca murders. Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren: COME AND GET IT!  Check out our next virtual live event The Dapper and the Flapper   Article mentioned during the episode: The Devil and John Holmes  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Honey: Get Honey for FREE at Join Honey.com/MORBID Athena Club: Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to Athena Club.com and use promo code MTC Scribd: Go to try.scribd.com/MATCP to get your first two months for less than $1 Good RX: Go to GoodRX.com/morbid for simple, smart savings on your prescriptions! Article: Article is offering our listeners 50$ off their first purchase of $100 or more. Visit Artice.com/morbid and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout! exhibit c true full 309 tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-22:/posts/8052435 The Case of the Butterfly Man Alaina brings us the news of her first novel (Ash is so fucking proud) The Butcher and the Wren(available to pre-order now!!!!) and also brings us the case of The Butterfly Man. Frank Lockhart was known around town as a pretty normal dude who tried to sell handmade butterfly hair clips to make some extra cash. He and his wife had fallen on hard times and were living in a shelter under an overpass. Little did the sweet townspeople know, this man had escaped prison where he was serving a life sentence for assaulting a young girl and would soon strike again. 


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]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:27:21 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-case-of-the-butterfly-man-1_M0HJAJ Alaina brings us the news of her first novel (Ash is so fucking proud) The Butcher and the Wren(available to pre-order now!!!!) and also brings us the case of The Butterfly Man. Frank Lockhart was known around town as a pretty normal dude who tried to sell handmade butterfly hair clips to make some extra cash. He and his wife had fallen on hard times and were living in a shelter under an overpass. Little did the sweet townspeople know, this man had escaped prison where he was serving a life sentence for assaulting a young girl and would soon strike again. 


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]]> The Case of the Butterfly Man Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:53 Alaina brings us the news of her first novel (Ash is so fucking proud) The Butcher and the Wren(available to pre-order now!!!!) and also brings us the case of The Butterfly Man. Frank Lockhart was known around town as a pretty normal dude who tried to sell handmade butterfly hair clips to make some extra cash. He and his wife had fallen on hard times and were living in a shelter under an overpass. Little did the sweet townspeople know, this man had escaped prison where he was serving a life sentence for assaulting a young girl and would soon strike again.  **********Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren here!!!! ************* As always, thank you to our sponsors: American Home Shield: Right now, MORBID listeners can take $50 off their most comprehensive plans ever. Go to ahs.com/MORBID now to SAVE $50. Thrive: Join today to get 40% off your first order AND a FREE gift worth over $50 at ThriveMarket.com/MORBID Firstleaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/MORBID BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Liquid IV: You can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout Alaina brings us the news of her first novel (Ash is so fucking proud) The Butcher and the Wren(available to pre-order now!!!!) and also brings us the case of The Butterfly Man. Frank Lockhart was known around town as a pretty normal dude who tried to sell handmade butterfly hair clips to make some extra cash. He and his wife had fallen on hard times and were living in a shelter under an overpass. Little did the sweet townspeople know, this man had escaped prison where he was serving a life sentence for assaulting a young girl and would soon strike again.  **********Pre-Order The Butcher and the Wren here!!!! ************* As always, thank you to our sponsors: American Home Shield: Right now, MORBID listeners can take $50 off their most comprehensive plans ever. Go to ahs.com/MORBID now to SAVE $50. Thrive: Join today to get 40% off your first order AND a FREE gift worth over $50 at ThriveMarket.com/MORBID Firstleaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/MORBID BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Liquid IV: You can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout exhibit c true full 308 tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-21:/posts/8051349 The Grotesque Murders of Joel and Lisa Guy Lisa and Joel Guy Sr. were said to be loving, kind hearted and passionate people. The two of them had raised a family together and at 55 and 61 years old were ready to retire. One caveat with their plan was that they were still providing for their grown son Joel Guy Jr. They had plans to tell him that he was going to need to start supporting himself around Christmas. Unfortunately they would not be able to celebrate their next Christmas. Their only son would brutally murder them in their home on Thanksgiving weekend.



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]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:27:05 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-grotesque-murders-of-joel-and-lisa-guy-SRJXV3Qr Lisa and Joel Guy Sr. were said to be loving, kind hearted and passionate people. The two of them had raised a family together and at 55 and 61 years old were ready to retire. One caveat with their plan was that they were still providing for their grown son Joel Guy Jr. They had plans to tell him that he was going to need to start supporting himself around Christmas. Unfortunately they would not be able to celebrate their next Christmas. Their only son would brutally murder them in their home on Thanksgiving weekend.



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]]> The Grotesque Murders of Joel and Lisa Guy Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:37 Lisa and Joel Guy Sr. were said to be loving, kind hearted and passionate people. The two of them had raised a family together and at 55 and 61 years old were ready to retire. One caveat with their plan was that they were still providing for their grown son Joel Guy Jr. They had plans to tell him that he was going to need to start supporting himself around Christmas. Unfortunately they would not be able to celebrate their next Christmas. Their only son would brutally murder them in their home on Thanksgiving weekend. Young Williams Animal Center donation page to donate in honor of Joel Guy Sr. and Lisa Guy As always, thank you to our sponsors: MeUndies: To get 15% off your first order, free shipping, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, go to MeUndies.com/MORBID HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid16 and use code morbid16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!  Babbel: When you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE.  Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID Rothy’s: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID Peloton: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more Lisa and Joel Guy Sr. were said to be loving, kind hearted and passionate people. The two of them had raised a family together and at 55 and 61 years old were ready to retire. One caveat with their plan was that they were still providing for their grown son Joel Guy Jr. They had plans to tell him that he was going to need to start supporting himself around Christmas. Unfortunately they would not be able to celebrate their next Christmas. Their only son would brutally murder them in their home on Thanksgiving weekend. Young Williams Animal Center donation page to donate in honor of Joel Guy Sr. and Lisa Guy As always, thank you to our sponsors: MeUndies: To get 15% off your first order, free shipping, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, go to MeUndies.com/MORBID HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid16 and use code morbid16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!  Babbel: When you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE.  Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID Rothy’s: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID Peloton: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more exhibit c true full 307 tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-15:/posts/8047835 The St. Osyth Witch Trials Alaina brings us the true story of the The St Osyth Witch trials this week. It all starts with a "naughty named" woman, Ursula, potentially causing the lameness of another woman called Grace. Causing the lameness of another was grounds for being charged with the very serious felony of Witchcraft, and really it all went downhill from there. In the end fourteen were accused, two were hanged and many more died in prison. 

The book and pamphlet used as a source for the case: 


England's Witchcraft Trials by Willow Winsham 


A true and iust recorde, of the information, examination and confession of all the witches, taken at S. Ofes in the countie of Essex whereof some were executed, and other some entreated according to the determination of lawe. Wherein all men may see what a pestilent people witches are, and how vnworthy to lyue in a Christian Commonwealth. Written orderly, as the cases were tryed by euidence, by W. W 



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]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:56:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-st-osyth-witch-trials-c78qykdZ Alaina brings us the true story of the The St Osyth Witch trials this week. It all starts with a "naughty named" woman, Ursula, potentially causing the lameness of another woman called Grace. Causing the lameness of another was grounds for being charged with the very serious felony of Witchcraft, and really it all went downhill from there. In the end fourteen were accused, two were hanged and many more died in prison. 

The book and pamphlet used as a source for the case: 


England's Witchcraft Trials by Willow Winsham 


A true and iust recorde, of the information, examination and confession of all the witches, taken at S. Ofes in the countie of Essex whereof some were executed, and other some entreated according to the determination of lawe. Wherein all men may see what a pestilent people witches are, and how vnworthy to lyue in a Christian Commonwealth. Written orderly, as the cases were tryed by euidence, by W. W 



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]]> The St. Osyth Witch Trials Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:21 Alaina brings us the true story of the The St Osyth Witch trials this week. It all starts with a "naughty named" woman, Ursula, potentially causing the lameness of another woman called Grace. Causing the lameness of another was grounds for being charged with the very serious felony of Witchcraft, and really it all went downhill from there. In the end fourteen were accused, two were hanged and many more died in prison.  The book and pamphlet used as a source for the case:  England's Witchcraft Trials by Willow Winsham  A true and iust recorde, of the information, examination and confession of all the witches, taken at S. Ofes in the countie of Essex whereof some were executed, and other some entreated according to the determination of lawe. Wherein all men may see what a pestilent people witches are, and how vnworthy to lyue in a Christian Commonwealth. Written orderly, as the cases were tryed by euidence, by W. W  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16. Simplisafe: Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid  today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Alaina brings us the true story of the The St Osyth Witch trials this week. It all starts with a "naughty named" woman, Ursula, potentially causing the lameness of another woman called Grace. Causing the lameness of another was grounds for being charged with the very serious felony of Witchcraft, and really it all went downhill from there. In the end fourteen were accused, two were hanged and many more died in prison.  The book and pamphlet used as a source for the case:  England's Witchcraft Trials by Willow Winsham  A true and iust recorde, of the information, examination and confession of all the witches, taken at S. Ofes in the countie of Essex whereof some were executed, and other some entreated according to the determination of lawe. Wherein all men may see what a pestilent people witches are, and how vnworthy to lyue in a Christian Commonwealth. Written orderly, as the cases were tryed by euidence, by W. W  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16. Simplisafe: Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid  today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 306 tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-09:/posts/8044557 Listener Tales 37 We’ve made it all the way to the 37th installment of Listener Tales and somehow you guys have done it again!!! You had us cackling with your tales of ankle licking ghosts and life saving Snoop Dogg playlists and shaking in our boots about Skinwalkers ruining camping trips and more! Listener Tales 37 is a treat, enjoy!



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]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:36:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-37-hO1WODzG We’ve made it all the way to the 37th installment of Listener Tales and somehow you guys have done it again!!! You had us cackling with your tales of ankle licking ghosts and life saving Snoop Dogg playlists and shaking in our boots about Skinwalkers ruining camping trips and more! Listener Tales 37 is a treat, enjoy!



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]]> Listener Tales 37 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:25 We’ve made it all the way to the 37th installment of Listener Tales and somehow you guys have done it again!!! You had us cackling with your tales of ankle licking ghosts and life saving Snoop Dogg playlists and shaking in our boots about Skinwalkers ruining camping trips and more! Listener Tales 37 is a treat, enjoy! As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16. SoloStove: Shop now at solostove.com and get up to 30% off fire pits all month long, AND use promo code MORBID at checkout to get an extra $20 off. BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Liquid IV: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. We’ve made it all the way to the 37th installment of Listener Tales and somehow you guys have done it again!!! You had us cackling with your tales of ankle licking ghosts and life saving Snoop Dogg playlists and shaking in our boots about Skinwalkers ruining camping trips and more! Listener Tales 37 is a treat, enjoy! As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16. SoloStove: Shop now at solostove.com and get up to 30% off fire pits all month long, AND use promo code MORBID at checkout to get an extra $20 off. BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Liquid IV: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. exhibit c true full 354 tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-07:/posts/8043250 Albert Fish Part 4 The end is here! Alaina’s psyche shall repair over the course of the next week and so will yours. The final installment of this series will cover Albert’s trial and ultimately his own death. See you later this week with some light Listener Tales!


Deranged by Harold Shechter

Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller


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]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2022 23:05:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/albert-fish-part-4-2KvhKCOs The end is here! Alaina’s psyche shall repair over the course of the next week and so will yours. The final installment of this series will cover Albert’s trial and ultimately his own death. See you later this week with some light Listener Tales!


Deranged by Harold Shechter

Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller


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]]> Albert Fish Part 4 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:35 The end is here! Alaina’s psyche shall repair over the course of the next week and so will yours. The final installment of this series will cover Albert’s trial and ultimately his own death. See you later this week with some light Listener Tales! Deranged by Harold Shechter Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller As always, thank you to our sponsors: BestFiends: Shop now and get up to 30% off fire pits all month long, AND use promo code MORBID at checkout to get an extra $20 off. Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! MVMT: Join the MVMT and get 15% off today — with FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS — by going to MVMT.COM/MORBID The end is here! Alaina’s psyche shall repair over the course of the next week and so will yours. The final installment of this series will cover Albert’s trial and ultimately his own death. See you later this week with some light Listener Tales! Deranged by Harold Shechter Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller As always, thank you to our sponsors: BestFiends: Shop now and get up to 30% off fire pits all month long, AND use promo code MORBID at checkout to get an extra $20 off. Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! MVMT: Join the MVMT and get 15% off today — with FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS — by going to MVMT.COM/MORBID exhibit c true full 305 tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-06:/posts/8042662 Albert Fish Part 3 Wel well well, you’ve made it to part three and are probably thinking, ok we’re almost done. We regret to inform you that you’re wrong. This just had to become 4 parts because THERE IS SO MUCH about this foul ghoulish man we just have to tell you or else Alaina would be kicking herself in the butt for years to come. Luckily, in this part we’re going to reach the point in time where Albert is apprehended by authorities, but somehow it only gets weirder. Are you holding on? To ya butts?



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Deranged by Harold Shechter


Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller 


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]]> Sun, 6 Mar 2022 21:31:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/albert-fish-part-3-Gex_JTAz Wel well well, you’ve made it to part three and are probably thinking, ok we’re almost done. We regret to inform you that you’re wrong. This just had to become 4 parts because THERE IS SO MUCH about this foul ghoulish man we just have to tell you or else Alaina would be kicking herself in the butt for years to come. Luckily, in this part we’re going to reach the point in time where Albert is apprehended by authorities, but somehow it only gets weirder. Are you holding on? To ya butts?



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Deranged by Harold Shechter


Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller 


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]]> Albert Fish Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:25:50 Wel well well, you’ve made it to part three and are probably thinking, ok we’re almost done. We regret to inform you that you’re wrong. This just had to become 4 parts because THERE IS SO MUCH about this foul ghoulish man we just have to tell you or else Alaina would be kicking herself in the butt for years to come. Luckily, in this part we’re going to reach the point in time where Albert is apprehended by authorities, but somehow it only gets weirder. Are you holding on? To ya butts? A couple great and fascinating sources used for this episode! Deranged by Harold Shechter Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Peloton: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more Pretty Litter: Go to PrettyLitter.com and use code morbid to save twenty percent on your first order. Curology: Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID. Wel well well, you’ve made it to part three and are probably thinking, ok we’re almost done. We regret to inform you that you’re wrong. This just had to become 4 parts because THERE IS SO MUCH about this foul ghoulish man we just have to tell you or else Alaina would be kicking herself in the butt for years to come. Luckily, in this part we’re going to reach the point in time where Albert is apprehended by authorities, but somehow it only gets weirder. Are you holding on? To ya butts? A couple great and fascinating sources used for this episode! Deranged by Harold Shechter Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Peloton: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more Pretty Litter: Go to PrettyLitter.com and use code morbid to save twenty percent on your first order. Curology: Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID. exhibit c true full 304 tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-02:/posts/8040810 Albert Fish Part 2 Congratulations, you’ve made it to part two which means your psyche is STRONG. Albert fish continues to be a wretched individual throughout part two. The gray man continues abducting and murdering two more children, earning him a new name, The Boogyman. Luckily toward the end we’ll inch our way closer to an arrest but boy does it get more and more disturbing along the way.


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]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2022 22:09:03 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/albert-fish-part-2-lY6NGTvZ Congratulations, you’ve made it to part two which means your psyche is STRONG. Albert fish continues to be a wretched individual throughout part two. The gray man continues abducting and murdering two more children, earning him a new name, The Boogyman. Luckily toward the end we’ll inch our way closer to an arrest but boy does it get more and more disturbing along the way.


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]]> Albert Fish Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:28:22 Congratulations, you’ve made it to part two which means your psyche is STRONG. Albert fish continues to be a wretched individual throughout part two. The gray man continues abducting and murdering two more children, earning him a new name, The Boogyman. Luckily toward the end we’ll inch our way closer to an arrest but boy does it get more and more disturbing along the way. Deranged by Harold Shechter Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get 16 free meals, plus three free gifts with code Morbid16 at hellofresh.com/morbid16 Everlane: Go to everlane.com/morbid and sign up for 10% off your first order ShipStation: Use our offer code, Morbid to get a 60 day free trial. American Home Shield: Go to AHS.com/Morbid now to save $50 Thirdlove: Right now you can get 20% off your first order at thirdlove.com/morbid Congratulations, you’ve made it to part two which means your psyche is STRONG. Albert fish continues to be a wretched individual throughout part two. The gray man continues abducting and murdering two more children, earning him a new name, The Boogyman. Luckily toward the end we’ll inch our way closer to an arrest but boy does it get more and more disturbing along the way. Deranged by Harold Shechter Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get 16 free meals, plus three free gifts with code Morbid16 at hellofresh.com/morbid16 Everlane: Go to everlane.com/morbid and sign up for 10% off your first order ShipStation: Use our offer code, Morbid to get a 60 day free trial. American Home Shield: Go to AHS.com/Morbid now to save $50 Thirdlove: Right now you can get 20% off your first order at thirdlove.com/morbid exhibit c true full 303 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-27:/posts/8038745 Albert Fish Part 1 This is such a highly requested case that Alaina decided to take one for the team and dive deep into the world that was Albert Fish. Albert Fish had an incredibly abusive childhood starting from when he was 5 years old and had to be placed into an orphanage. He experienced all kinds of torture and abuse and it was there that he realized he was aroused by not only the pain he was suffering but the pain inflicted upon others. In part one we’ll cover Fish’s first crimes, including his first murder which was the brutal slaying of Francis McDonnell, an eight year old boy.



"We Saw Nuns Kill Children: The Ghosts of St. Joseph's Orphanage" by Christine Kenneally



Deranged by Harold Shechter



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]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:03:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/albert-fish-part-1-jLublk_m This is such a highly requested case that Alaina decided to take one for the team and dive deep into the world that was Albert Fish. Albert Fish had an incredibly abusive childhood starting from when he was 5 years old and had to be placed into an orphanage. He experienced all kinds of torture and abuse and it was there that he realized he was aroused by not only the pain he was suffering but the pain inflicted upon others. In part one we’ll cover Fish’s first crimes, including his first murder which was the brutal slaying of Francis McDonnell, an eight year old boy.



"We Saw Nuns Kill Children: The Ghosts of St. Joseph's Orphanage" by Christine Kenneally



Deranged by Harold Shechter



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]]> Albert Fish Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:24 This is such a highly requested case that Alaina decided to take one for the team and dive deep into the world that was Albert Fish. Albert Fish had an incredibly abusive childhood starting from when he was 5 years old and had to be placed into an orphanage. He experienced all kinds of torture and abuse and it was there that he realized he was aroused by not only the pain he was suffering but the pain inflicted upon others. In part one we’ll cover Fish’s first crimes, including his first murder which was the brutal slaying of Francis McDonnell, an eight year old boy. "We Saw Nuns Kill Children: The Ghosts of St. Joseph's Orphanage" by Christine Kenneally Deranged by Harold Shechter Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller   As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors: GoodRX: for simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.com/morbid Peloton: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more MeUndies: To get 15% off your first order, free shipping, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, go to  MeUndies.com/MORBID Blueland: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order when you go to Blueland.com/MORBID This is such a highly requested case that Alaina decided to take one for the team and dive deep into the world that was Albert Fish. Albert Fish had an incredibly abusive childhood starting from when he was 5 years old and had to be placed into an orphanage. He experienced all kinds of torture and abuse and it was there that he realized he was aroused by not only the pain he was suffering but the pain inflicted upon others. In part one we’ll cover Fish’s first crimes, including his first murder which was the brutal slaying of Francis McDonnell, an eight year old boy. "We Saw Nuns Kill Children: The Ghosts of St. Joseph's Orphanage" by Christine Kenneally Deranged by Harold Shechter Confessions of a Cannibal by Robert Keller   As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors: GoodRX: for simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.com/morbid Peloton: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more MeUndies: To get 15% off your first order, free shipping, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, go to  MeUndies.com/MORBID Blueland: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order when you go to Blueland.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 302 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-24:/posts/8037531 Haunted Lighthouses Volume 1 We decided to start a new installment on the show: Haunted Lighthouses! We’re going to try to hit one in every state and in this installment we were able to get to Oregan, Michigan, Maryland, Texas and Georgia. If you have a haunted lighthouse you’d like us to cover send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Haunted Lighthouse.”



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Haunted Lighthouses by Ray Jones



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]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:35:19 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/haunted-lighthouses-volume-1-dCgtIJZj We decided to start a new installment on the show: Haunted Lighthouses! We’re going to try to hit one in every state and in this installment we were able to get to Oregan, Michigan, Maryland, Texas and Georgia. If you have a haunted lighthouse you’d like us to cover send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Haunted Lighthouse.”



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]]> Haunted Lighthouses Volume 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:05 We decided to start a new installment on the show: Haunted Lighthouses! We’re going to try to hit one in every state and in this installment we were able to get to Oregan, Michigan, Maryland, Texas and Georgia. If you have a haunted lighthouse you’d like us to cover send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Haunted Lighthouse.” Some great and fascinating sources used for today's episode: NPR article mentioned about The Great Galveston Storm Haunted Lighthouses by Ray Jones Spookiest Lighthouses by Terrance Zepke Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses by Dianna Higgs Stampfler As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Firstleaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/MORBID. Native: Get 20% off your first order by going to NativeDeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout. ModernFertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/MORBID We decided to start a new installment on the show: Haunted Lighthouses! We’re going to try to hit one in every state and in this installment we were able to get to Oregan, Michigan, Maryland, Texas and Georgia. If you have a haunted lighthouse you’d like us to cover send it in to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Haunted Lighthouse.” Some great and fascinating sources used for today's episode: NPR article mentioned about The Great Galveston Storm Haunted Lighthouses by Ray Jones Spookiest Lighthouses by Terrance Zepke Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses by Dianna Higgs Stampfler As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Firstleaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/MORBID. Native: Get 20% off your first order by going to NativeDeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout. ModernFertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 301 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-22:/posts/8036162 The Mysterious Murder of Christa Helm Ash hadn’t done an old Hollywood case in a while, so upon finding this one dove right in! Christa Helm was born in Milwaukee but knew that she was destined for a life much bigger. She would tell anyone who would listen that she wanted to be a star and no one doubted her ability to get there. Christa moved out to Hollywood to make it big, and while she had some success along the way, the biggest story surrounding Christa would be her murder. Unfortunately Christa’s murder still remains unsolved but it is a wild ride trying to make sense of it all!



https://www.whokilledchristahelm.com/christasstory



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]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:24:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-murder-of-christa-helm-2hh_ON4G Ash hadn’t done an old Hollywood case in a while, so upon finding this one dove right in! Christa Helm was born in Milwaukee but knew that she was destined for a life much bigger. She would tell anyone who would listen that she wanted to be a star and no one doubted her ability to get there. Christa moved out to Hollywood to make it big, and while she had some success along the way, the biggest story surrounding Christa would be her murder. Unfortunately Christa’s murder still remains unsolved but it is a wild ride trying to make sense of it all!



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]]> The Mysterious Murder of Christa Helm Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:01 Ash hadn’t done an old Hollywood case in a while, so upon finding this one dove right in! Christa Helm was born in Milwaukee but knew that she was destined for a life much bigger. She would tell anyone who would listen that she wanted to be a star and no one doubted her ability to get there. Christa moved out to Hollywood to make it big, and while she had some success along the way, the biggest story surrounding Christa would be her murder. Unfortunately Christa’s murder still remains unsolved but it is a wild ride trying to make sense of it all! https://www.whokilledchristahelm.com/christasstory As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Rothy’s: Hit the new year in stride with a fresh pair of Rothy’s. New customers get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID Purple: Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10. For a limited time you can get 10% off any order of $200 or more. Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Ash hadn’t done an old Hollywood case in a while, so upon finding this one dove right in! Christa Helm was born in Milwaukee but knew that she was destined for a life much bigger. She would tell anyone who would listen that she wanted to be a star and no one doubted her ability to get there. Christa moved out to Hollywood to make it big, and while she had some success along the way, the biggest story surrounding Christa would be her murder. Unfortunately Christa’s murder still remains unsolved but it is a wild ride trying to make sense of it all! https://www.whokilledchristahelm.com/christasstory As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Rothy’s: Hit the new year in stride with a fresh pair of Rothy’s. New customers get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID Purple: Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10. For a limited time you can get 10% off any order of $200 or more. Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid exhibit c true full 300 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-17:/posts/8033496 The Horrific Murder of Dorothy Eggers When Arthur Eggers walked into the police station to report his wife Dorothy missing, there were a few things about his story that just didn’t quite add up. He had her height off by about 5 inches and he said he was reporting her missing even though he knew she most likely ran off with a truck driver (!!!!) The police were quite concerned though, because they had an unidentified, HEADLESS body, and now they were thinking it could be Arthur’s wife. This tale will take you on so many different rides, you know what to do. Hold on. To. Your. Butts and potentially your food coloring. 



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]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:22:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrific-murder-of-dorothy-eggers-VU3caQdB When Arthur Eggers walked into the police station to report his wife Dorothy missing, there were a few things about his story that just didn’t quite add up. He had her height off by about 5 inches and he said he was reporting her missing even though he knew she most likely ran off with a truck driver (!!!!) The police were quite concerned though, because they had an unidentified, HEADLESS body, and now they were thinking it could be Arthur’s wife. This tale will take you on so many different rides, you know what to do. Hold on. To. Your. Butts and potentially your food coloring. 



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]]> The Horrific Murder of Dorothy Eggers Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:40 When Arthur Eggers walked into the police station to report his wife Dorothy missing, there were a few things about his story that just didn’t quite add up. He had her height off by about 5 inches and he said he was reporting her missing even though he knew she most likely ran off with a truck driver (!!!!) The police were quite concerned though, because they had an unidentified, HEADLESS body, and now they were thinking it could be Arthur’s wife. This tale will take you on so many different rides, you know what to do. Hold on. To. Your. Butts and potentially your food coloring.  Shout out to Newspapers.com for having old awesome articles! As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16. Scribd: Go to try.scribd.com/MATCP to get your first two months for less than $1. Simplisafe: Head to SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid to claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to Modern Fertility.com/MORBID BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid When Arthur Eggers walked into the police station to report his wife Dorothy missing, there were a few things about his story that just didn’t quite add up. He had her height off by about 5 inches and he said he was reporting her missing even though he knew she most likely ran off with a truck driver (!!!!) The police were quite concerned though, because they had an unidentified, HEADLESS body, and now they were thinking it could be Arthur’s wife. This tale will take you on so many different rides, you know what to do. Hold on. To. Your. Butts and potentially your food coloring.  Shout out to Newspapers.com for having old awesome articles! As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16. Scribd: Go to try.scribd.com/MATCP to get your first two months for less than $1. Simplisafe: Head to SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid to claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to Modern Fertility.com/MORBID BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid exhibit c true full 299 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-14:/posts/8031337 Listener Tales 36 It’s listener tales 36 and you guys continue to have us in side-splitting laughter. This installment of tales includes a spelunking adventure gone wrong (?) a "fartastic" listener tale and a listener who really just wanted a baked potato from Texas RoadHouse but was deterred along the way by a white Pontiac stealing, disappearing into the woods motherfucker. We fucking love you guys. 



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]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 21:52:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-36-TeV_AreE It’s listener tales 36 and you guys continue to have us in side-splitting laughter. This installment of tales includes a spelunking adventure gone wrong (?) a "fartastic" listener tale and a listener who really just wanted a baked potato from Texas RoadHouse but was deterred along the way by a white Pontiac stealing, disappearing into the woods motherfucker. We fucking love you guys. 



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]]> Listener Tales 36 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:26 It’s listener tales 36 and you guys continue to have us in side-splitting laughter. This installment of tales includes a spelunking adventure gone wrong (?) a "fartastic" listener tale and a listener who really just wanted a baked potato from Texas RoadHouse but was deterred along the way by a white Pontiac stealing, disappearing into the woods motherfucker. We fucking love you guys.  As always, thank you to our listeners: Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at TRYCALIPER.COM/MORBID HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid16 and use code morbid16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Shopify: Go to shopify.com/morbid for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. It’s listener tales 36 and you guys continue to have us in side-splitting laughter. This installment of tales includes a spelunking adventure gone wrong (?) a "fartastic" listener tale and a listener who really just wanted a baked potato from Texas RoadHouse but was deterred along the way by a white Pontiac stealing, disappearing into the woods motherfucker. We fucking love you guys.  As always, thank you to our listeners: Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at TRYCALIPER.COM/MORBID HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid16 and use code morbid16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Shopify: Go to shopify.com/morbid for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. exhibit c true full 346 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-11:/posts/8029805 Bonus Episode! A Scream Chat With Radio Silence, Melissa Barrera & David Arquette Gather round weirdos, lend an ear and get HELLA STOKED because we got the chance to sit down with the creators and stars of the latest Scream!! In this episode we’re not only joined by Radio Silence’s Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Chad Villella, but with legacy cast member David Arquette and the insanely talented new star Melissa Barrera who stars in the latest film. We got to ask them about the creation of the film, David shares a fond memory with the one and only Wes Craven and we got to hear their thoughts on some burning questions we had for the future of the franchise. Hold onto your butts, and never run up the stairs instead of going out the front door… It's insulting.



**we tried to stay away from true spoilers but discuss some characters and themes in the new Scream!**


















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]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:52:13 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-a-scream-chat-with-radio-silence-melissa-barrera-david-arquette-70VQePI4 Gather round weirdos, lend an ear and get HELLA STOKED because we got the chance to sit down with the creators and stars of the latest Scream!! In this episode we’re not only joined by Radio Silence’s Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Chad Villella, but with legacy cast member David Arquette and the insanely talented new star Melissa Barrera who stars in the latest film. We got to ask them about the creation of the film, David shares a fond memory with the one and only Wes Craven and we got to hear their thoughts on some burning questions we had for the future of the franchise. Hold onto your butts, and never run up the stairs instead of going out the front door… It's insulting.



**we tried to stay away from true spoilers but discuss some characters and themes in the new Scream!**


















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]]> Bonus Episode! A Scream Chat With Radio Silence, Melissa Barrera & David Arquette Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:35 Gather round weirdos, lend an ear and get HELLA STOKED because we got the chance to sit down with the creators and stars of the latest Scream!! In this episode we’re not only joined by Radio Silence’s Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Chad Villella, but with legacy cast member David Arquette and the insanely talented new star Melissa Barrera who stars in the latest film. We got to ask them about the creation of the film, David shares a fond memory with the one and only Wes Craven and we got to hear their thoughts on some burning questions we had for the future of the franchise. Hold onto your butts, and never run up the stairs instead of going out the front door… It's insulting. **we tried to stay away from true spoilers but discuss some characters and themes in the new Scream!** Gather round weirdos, lend an ear and get HELLA STOKED because we got the chance to sit down with the creators and stars of the latest Scream!! In this episode we’re not only joined by Radio Silence’s Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Chad Villella, but with legacy cast member David Arquette and the insanely talented new star Melissa Barrera who stars in the latest film. We got to ask them about the creation of the film, David shares a fond memory with the one and only Wes Craven and we got to hear their thoughts on some burning questions we had for the future of the franchise. Hold onto your butts, and never run up the stairs instead of going out the front door… It's insulting. **we tried to stay away from true spoilers but discuss some characters and themes in the new Scream!** exhibit c true full 345 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-10:/posts/8028753 The Murder of Abraham Shakespeare In November of 2006 a man named Abraham Shakespeare won the lottery jackpot worth $31 million. Abraham was known as a generous, kind man who would do anything to help his friends, family or children out. Unfortunately a cold-blooded, manipulative woman by the name of Dee Dee Moore would make the acquaintance of Abraham Shakespeare and swindle him out of his millions. Before long, people stopped hearing from Abraham, and some feared the worst. Was he murdered or simply trying to get away from the pressure of it all?



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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 01:15:21 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-abraham-shakespeare-7LwXgRWw In November of 2006 a man named Abraham Shakespeare won the lottery jackpot worth $31 million. Abraham was known as a generous, kind man who would do anything to help his friends, family or children out. Unfortunately a cold-blooded, manipulative woman by the name of Dee Dee Moore would make the acquaintance of Abraham Shakespeare and swindle him out of his millions. Before long, people stopped hearing from Abraham, and some feared the worst. Was he murdered or simply trying to get away from the pressure of it all?



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]]> The Murder of Abraham Shakespeare Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:35:23 In November of 2006 a man named Abraham Shakespeare won the lottery jackpot worth $31 million. Abraham was known as a generous, kind man who would do anything to help his friends, family or children out. Unfortunately a cold-blooded, manipulative woman by the name of Dee Dee Moore would make the acquaintance of Abraham Shakespeare and swindle him out of his millions. Before long, people stopped hearing from Abraham, and some feared the worst. Was he murdered or simply trying to get away from the pressure of it all? As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/slashmorbid16 Noom: Start building better habits today. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE.  Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. In November of 2006 a man named Abraham Shakespeare won the lottery jackpot worth $31 million. Abraham was known as a generous, kind man who would do anything to help his friends, family or children out. Unfortunately a cold-blooded, manipulative woman by the name of Dee Dee Moore would make the acquaintance of Abraham Shakespeare and swindle him out of his millions. Before long, people stopped hearing from Abraham, and some feared the worst. Was he murdered or simply trying to get away from the pressure of it all? As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/slashmorbid16 Noom: Start building better habits today. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE.  Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID BetterHelp: Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. exhibit c true full 298 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-04:/posts/8026167 James Rodney Hicks Part 2 We know you have been waiting for the conclusion to this horrific tale, and here it is. James Rodney Hicks destroyed the lives of everyone he came in contact with, but unfortunately he was slipping through the cracks at every turn. Now, armed with decades worth of information and a thirst for justice, Detective Ricker joins forces with a new investigator to take Hicks down once and for all. But not before gruesome details are revealed that would disturb even the most seasoned of detectives.

Check out this amazing book on the case: Tragedy In The North Woods by Trudy Irene


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]]> Sat, 5 Feb 2022 01:29:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/james-rodney-hicks-part-2-T9ObUVT1 We know you have been waiting for the conclusion to this horrific tale, and here it is. James Rodney Hicks destroyed the lives of everyone he came in contact with, but unfortunately he was slipping through the cracks at every turn. Now, armed with decades worth of information and a thirst for justice, Detective Ricker joins forces with a new investigator to take Hicks down once and for all. But not before gruesome details are revealed that would disturb even the most seasoned of detectives.

Check out this amazing book on the case: Tragedy In The North Woods by Trudy Irene


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]]> James Rodney Hicks Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:37:00 We know you have been waiting for the conclusion to this horrific tale, and here it is. James Rodney Hicks destroyed the lives of everyone he came in contact with, but unfortunately he was slipping through the cracks at every turn. Now, armed with decades worth of information and a thirst for justice, Detective Ricker joins forces with a new investigator to take Hicks down once and for all. But not before gruesome details are revealed that would disturb even the most seasoned of detectives. Check out this amazing book on the case: Tragedy In The North Woods by Trudy Irene Also, this is an amazing podcast series on this case, including a discussion with Detective Ricker. Murder She Told (Also this pod is just really great in general!) As always, thank you to our sponsors: Curology: Get a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID. Just pay $5 for shipping and handling.  Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! ThirdLove: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/MORBID BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid. Jordan Harbinger Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jordan-harbinger-show/id1344999619 We know you have been waiting for the conclusion to this horrific tale, and here it is. James Rodney Hicks destroyed the lives of everyone he came in contact with, but unfortunately he was slipping through the cracks at every turn. Now, armed with decades worth of information and a thirst for justice, Detective Ricker joins forces with a new investigator to take Hicks down once and for all. But not before gruesome details are revealed that would disturb even the most seasoned of detectives. Check out this amazing book on the case: Tragedy In The North Woods by Trudy Irene Also, this is an amazing podcast series on this case, including a discussion with Detective Ricker. Murder She Told (Also this pod is just really great in general!) As always, thank you to our sponsors: Curology: Get a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID. Just pay $5 for shipping and handling.  Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! ThirdLove: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/MORBID BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid. Jordan Harbinger Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jordan-harbinger-show/id1344999619 exhibit c true full 297 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-03:/posts/8024066 James Rodney Hicks Part 1 In 1977 Jennie Hicks seemingly vanished from her home in Carmel Maine, leaving her two children behind with her husband James Hicks... at least that was James’ story. Those who knew Jennie were adamant that there was no way she would have left her children, especially not with her husband who was known to physically abuse her. When law enforcement didn’t seem interested in actually investigating Jennie’s disappearance that left James free to do as he pleased, and a few years later would leave another young mother missing and presumed dead. 


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]]> Thu, 3 Feb 2022 01:58:21 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/james-rodney-hicks-part-1-_Q9ZoD8E In 1977 Jennie Hicks seemingly vanished from her home in Carmel Maine, leaving her two children behind with her husband James Hicks... at least that was James’ story. Those who knew Jennie were adamant that there was no way she would have left her children, especially not with her husband who was known to physically abuse her. When law enforcement didn’t seem interested in actually investigating Jennie’s disappearance that left James free to do as he pleased, and a few years later would leave another young mother missing and presumed dead. 


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]]> James Rodney Hicks Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:55 In 1977 Jennie Hicks seemingly vanished from her home in Carmel Maine, leaving her two children behind with her husband James Hicks... at least that was James’ story. Those who knew Jennie were adamant that there was no way she would have left her children, especially not with her husband who was known to physically abuse her. When law enforcement didn’t seem interested in actually investigating Jennie’s disappearance that left James free to do as he pleased, and a few years later would leave another young mother missing and presumed dead.  Great source for this case: Tragedy In The North Woods by Trudy Irene  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Shipstation: Use code, MORBID, to get a 60-day free trial! Just go to ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the top of the page, and type in MORBID. LiquidIV: Get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout HunterDouglas: Visit HunterDouglas.com/MORBID for your free design Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order. In 1977 Jennie Hicks seemingly vanished from her home in Carmel Maine, leaving her two children behind with her husband James Hicks... at least that was James’ story. Those who knew Jennie were adamant that there was no way she would have left her children, especially not with her husband who was known to physically abuse her. When law enforcement didn’t seem interested in actually investigating Jennie’s disappearance that left James free to do as he pleased, and a few years later would leave another young mother missing and presumed dead.  Great source for this case: Tragedy In The North Woods by Trudy Irene  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Shipstation: Use code, MORBID, to get a 60-day free trial! Just go to ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the top of the page, and type in MORBID. LiquidIV: Get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout HunterDouglas: Visit HunterDouglas.com/MORBID for your free design Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order. exhibit c true full 296 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-29:/posts/8021498 The Mary Morris Murders The Mary Morris Murders, as they’re often referred to, are some of the most baffling murders that we’ve come across thus far. Two women, both named Mary Morris were murdered in Houston Texas just days apart from each other. The first woman Mary Lou Henderson Morris didn’t have an enemy in the world but was found murdered in one of the most gruesome manners possible. When Mary McGinnis Morris was found murdered just days later people thought that these cases must be connected. For the last 22 years, no one has been able to decide on an outcome.

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]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:14:28 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mary-morris-murders-P1fexSqo The Mary Morris Murders, as they’re often referred to, are some of the most baffling murders that we’ve come across thus far. Two women, both named Mary Morris were murdered in Houston Texas just days apart from each other. The first woman Mary Lou Henderson Morris didn’t have an enemy in the world but was found murdered in one of the most gruesome manners possible. When Mary McGinnis Morris was found murdered just days later people thought that these cases must be connected. For the last 22 years, no one has been able to decide on an outcome.

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]]> The Mary Morris Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:56 The Mary Morris Murders, as they’re often referred to, are some of the most baffling murders that we’ve come across thus far. Two women, both named Mary Morris were murdered in Houston Texas just days apart from each other. The first woman Mary Lou Henderson Morris didn’t have an enemy in the world but was found murdered in one of the most gruesome manners possible. When Mary McGinnis Morris was found murdered just days later people thought that these cases must be connected. For the last 22 years, no one has been able to decide on an outcome. https://newspaperarchive.com/baytown-sun-oct-14-2001-p-1/ PrettyLitter: Save twenty percent on your first order at PrettyLitter.com code morbid! CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Me Undies: To get 25% off Matching Pairs, 15% off your first order, free shipping, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, go to MeUndies.com/MORBID The Mary Morris Murders, as they’re often referred to, are some of the most baffling murders that we’ve come across thus far. Two women, both named Mary Morris were murdered in Houston Texas just days apart from each other. The first woman Mary Lou Henderson Morris didn’t have an enemy in the world but was found murdered in one of the most gruesome manners possible. When Mary McGinnis Morris was found murdered just days later people thought that these cases must be connected. For the last 22 years, no one has been able to decide on an outcome. https://newspaperarchive.com/baytown-sun-oct-14-2001-p-1/ PrettyLitter: Save twenty percent on your first order at PrettyLitter.com code morbid! CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Me Undies: To get 25% off Matching Pairs, 15% off your first order, free shipping, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, go to MeUndies.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 295 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-25:/posts/8018944 Where is Brandon Swanson Part 2 Part two of Where is Brandon Swanson is here. In this part, we’ll go over some of the theories that have been brought up over the years. We also want to thank you, listeners, so much for emailing in some of your theories and tips about some of the details in this case. You truly had us feeling like answers in this case aren’t as far off as we think.



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]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:29:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/where-is-brandon-swanson-part-2-SOtmHNYo Part two of Where is Brandon Swanson is here. In this part, we’ll go over some of the theories that have been brought up over the years. We also want to thank you, listeners, so much for emailing in some of your theories and tips about some of the details in this case. You truly had us feeling like answers in this case aren’t as far off as we think.



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]]> Where is Brandon Swanson Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:24 Part two of Where is Brandon Swanson is here. In this part, we’ll go over some of the theories that have been brought up over the years. We also want to thank you, listeners, so much for emailing in some of your theories and tips about some of the details in this case. You truly had us feeling like answers in this case aren’t as far off as we think. If you have any information regarding Brandon’s case: The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office 1-507-694-1664 FBI ViCap 1-800-634-4097 or Vicap@leo.gov As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16. MVMT: Shop 20% off today — with FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS — by going to MVMT.com/MORBID Peloton: For a limited time, try the Peloton App free for 2 months, then $12.99/month after. New Members only. Visit onepeloton.com/app to learn more. Athena Club: Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc Part two of Where is Brandon Swanson is here. In this part, we’ll go over some of the theories that have been brought up over the years. We also want to thank you, listeners, so much for emailing in some of your theories and tips about some of the details in this case. You truly had us feeling like answers in this case aren’t as far off as we think. If you have any information regarding Brandon’s case: The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office 1-507-694-1664 FBI ViCap 1-800-634-4097 or Vicap@leo.gov As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16. MVMT: Shop 20% off today — with FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS — by going to MVMT.com/MORBID Peloton: For a limited time, try the Peloton App free for 2 months, then $12.99/month after. New Members only. Visit onepeloton.com/app to learn more. Athena Club: Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc exhibit c true full 294 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-23:/posts/8017578 Where is Brandon Swanson? Part 1 Brandon Swanson was 19 years old when he went missing in the state of Minnesota. He had been out earlier that night and gone to a couple of parties before making his way home to Marshall, Minnesota. Unfortunately, on the way home, he ran into a bit of car trouble when his car veered a bit off the side of a gravel road and got stuck in a ditch. He called his parents for help and explained exactly where he was but when they got there Brandon was nowhere to be seen and neither was his car. This case is truly one of the most bizarre we’ve covered to date and sadly, there is a lack of any closure involved.



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]]> Sun, 23 Jan 2022 19:29:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/where-is-brandon-swanson-part-1-y4l3Bfe7 Brandon Swanson was 19 years old when he went missing in the state of Minnesota. He had been out earlier that night and gone to a couple of parties before making his way home to Marshall, Minnesota. Unfortunately, on the way home, he ran into a bit of car trouble when his car veered a bit off the side of a gravel road and got stuck in a ditch. He called his parents for help and explained exactly where he was but when they got there Brandon was nowhere to be seen and neither was his car. This case is truly one of the most bizarre we’ve covered to date and sadly, there is a lack of any closure involved.



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]]> Where is Brandon Swanson? Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:25 Brandon Swanson was 19 years old when he went missing in the state of Minnesota. He had been out earlier that night and gone to a couple of parties before making his way home to Marshall, Minnesota. Unfortunately, on the way home, he ran into a bit of car trouble when his car veered a bit off the side of a gravel road and got stuck in a ditch. He called his parents for help and explained exactly where he was but when they got there Brandon was nowhere to be seen and neither was his car. This case is truly one of the most bizarre we’ve covered to date and sadly, there is a lack of any closure involved. If you or someone you know has any information about Brandon Swanson's location or disappearance, please contact: The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office 1-507-694-1664 FBI ViCap 1-800-634-4097 or Vicap@leo.gov As always, thank you to our sponsors: FirstLeaf: Head to  TRY Firstleaf.com/MORBID for 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 with free shipping. Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/MORBID Honey: Get Honey for FREE at Join Honey.com/MORBID GoodRX: For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/morbid Brandon Swanson was 19 years old when he went missing in the state of Minnesota. He had been out earlier that night and gone to a couple of parties before making his way home to Marshall, Minnesota. Unfortunately, on the way home, he ran into a bit of car trouble when his car veered a bit off the side of a gravel road and got stuck in a ditch. He called his parents for help and explained exactly where he was but when they got there Brandon was nowhere to be seen and neither was his car. This case is truly one of the most bizarre we’ve covered to date and sadly, there is a lack of any closure involved. If you or someone you know has any information about Brandon Swanson's location or disappearance, please contact: The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office 1-507-694-1664 FBI ViCap 1-800-634-4097 or Vicap@leo.gov As always, thank you to our sponsors: FirstLeaf: Head to  TRY Firstleaf.com/MORBID for 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 with free shipping. Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/MORBID Honey: Get Honey for FREE at Join Honey.com/MORBID GoodRX: For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/morbid exhibit c true full 293 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-19:/posts/8015653 The Antifreeze Murders Stacey Castor is most often referred to as a Black Widow, but that name barely does justice when it comes to all of the pain Stacey inflicted on those around her. Both of her husbands turned up dead, one of a heart attack and the other of suicide and then years later her daughter was rushed to the hospital, mere minutes away from death herself. When the puzzle pieces started to fit together they showed an image of a deranged murderer who would stop at next to nothing to be painted as a grieving wife and mother, just down on her luck.



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]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:51:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-antifreeze-murders-W_HyIiLu Stacey Castor is most often referred to as a Black Widow, but that name barely does justice when it comes to all of the pain Stacey inflicted on those around her. Both of her husbands turned up dead, one of a heart attack and the other of suicide and then years later her daughter was rushed to the hospital, mere minutes away from death herself. When the puzzle pieces started to fit together they showed an image of a deranged murderer who would stop at next to nothing to be painted as a grieving wife and mother, just down on her luck.



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]]> The Antifreeze Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:50 Stacey Castor is most often referred to as a Black Widow, but that name barely does justice when it comes to all of the pain Stacey inflicted on those around her. Both of her husbands turned up dead, one of a heart attack and the other of suicide and then years later her daughter was rushed to the hospital, mere minutes away from death herself. When the puzzle pieces started to fit together they showed an image of a deranged murderer who would stop at next to nothing to be painted as a grieving wife and mother, just down on her luck. Mommy Deadliest by Michael Benson HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLO FRESH.com/morbid16 PrettyLitter: Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order WarbyParker: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/morbid. Thrive Market: Join today to get 40% off your first order AND a FREE gift! Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 with promo code MORBID Article: Go to Article.com/morbid to get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more! Stacey Castor is most often referred to as a Black Widow, but that name barely does justice when it comes to all of the pain Stacey inflicted on those around her. Both of her husbands turned up dead, one of a heart attack and the other of suicide and then years later her daughter was rushed to the hospital, mere minutes away from death herself. When the puzzle pieces started to fit together they showed an image of a deranged murderer who would stop at next to nothing to be painted as a grieving wife and mother, just down on her luck. Mommy Deadliest by Michael Benson HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLO FRESH.com/morbid16 PrettyLitter: Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order WarbyParker: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/morbid. Thrive Market: Join today to get 40% off your first order AND a FREE gift! Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 with promo code MORBID Article: Go to Article.com/morbid to get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more! exhibit c true full 292 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-15:/posts/8013508 The Purrington Massacre The story of the Purrington murders is so horrific it sounds like something out of a movie. James Purrington seemed to have plans of killing himself after suffering from what was likely undiagnosed mental illness. When one of his children brought this to the attention of their mother and his wife, he said he had no intention of killing himself at all, just typical worries about his family after a long grueling summer and a bad drought. His wife seemed to be settled for the time being, but soon almost the entire family would be found axed to death in their home, and James Purrington would be discovered lying dead on the kitchen floor.



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]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2022 02:30:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-purrington-massacre-_iZ_cI_c The story of the Purrington murders is so horrific it sounds like something out of a movie. James Purrington seemed to have plans of killing himself after suffering from what was likely undiagnosed mental illness. When one of his children brought this to the attention of their mother and his wife, he said he had no intention of killing himself at all, just typical worries about his family after a long grueling summer and a bad drought. His wife seemed to be settled for the time being, but soon almost the entire family would be found axed to death in their home, and James Purrington would be discovered lying dead on the kitchen floor.



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]]> The Purrington Massacre Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:19 The story of the Purrington murders is so horrific it sounds like something out of a movie. James Purrington seemed to have plans of killing himself after suffering from what was likely undiagnosed mental illness. When one of his children brought this to the attention of their mother and his wife, he said he had no intention of killing himself at all, just typical worries about his family after a long grueling summer and a bad drought. His wife seemed to be settled for the time being, but soon almost the entire family would be found axed to death in their home, and James Purrington would be discovered lying dead on the kitchen floor. Sources to check out: A Midwife's Tale by Laura Thatcher Ulrich Return to Smuttynose Island and other Maine Axe Murders by Emeric Spooner As always, thank you to our sponsors: Liquid IV: Get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. Noom: Start building better habits today. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Best Fiends: ​​Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. Simplisafe: Take 20% off your SimpliSafe System AND your first month is free when you sign up for the interactive monitoring service. Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid The story of the Purrington murders is so horrific it sounds like something out of a movie. James Purrington seemed to have plans of killing himself after suffering from what was likely undiagnosed mental illness. When one of his children brought this to the attention of their mother and his wife, he said he had no intention of killing himself at all, just typical worries about his family after a long grueling summer and a bad drought. His wife seemed to be settled for the time being, but soon almost the entire family would be found axed to death in their home, and James Purrington would be discovered lying dead on the kitchen floor. Sources to check out: A Midwife's Tale by Laura Thatcher Ulrich Return to Smuttynose Island and other Maine Axe Murders by Emeric Spooner As always, thank you to our sponsors: Liquid IV: Get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. Noom: Start building better habits today. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Best Fiends: ​​Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. Simplisafe: Take 20% off your SimpliSafe System AND your first month is free when you sign up for the interactive monitoring service. Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid exhibit c true full 291 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-11:/posts/8010900 The Tragic Murder of Phil Hartman This is the story of Phil Hartman and the episode is a little different than some we’ve done in the past. We all know Ash loves an “Old Hollywood” kind of case, this one while not very old at all fits under the umbrella. Phil Hartman was one of the most beloved comedians of all times, often referred to as, “The Man of 1000 voices.” When you dive into his life as a whole you find all kinds of hidden gems, like the fact that Phil had a run in with Jimi Hendrix, and so many more little anecdotes like that! Unfortunately, Phil was taken from this world far too soon and in such a horrific way.



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]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:31:51 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-murder-of-phil-hartman-zG28n9AT This is the story of Phil Hartman and the episode is a little different than some we’ve done in the past. We all know Ash loves an “Old Hollywood” kind of case, this one while not very old at all fits under the umbrella. Phil Hartman was one of the most beloved comedians of all times, often referred to as, “The Man of 1000 voices.” When you dive into his life as a whole you find all kinds of hidden gems, like the fact that Phil had a run in with Jimi Hendrix, and so many more little anecdotes like that! Unfortunately, Phil was taken from this world far too soon and in such a horrific way.



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]]> The Tragic Murder of Phil Hartman Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:24:58 This is the story of Phil Hartman and the episode is a little different than some we’ve done in the past. We all know Ash loves an “Old Hollywood” kind of case, this one while not very old at all fits under the umbrella. Phil Hartman was one of the most beloved comedians of all times, often referred to as, “The Man of 1000 voices.” When you dive into his life as a whole you find all kinds of hidden gems, like the fact that Phil had a run in with Jimi Hendrix, and so many more little anecdotes like that! Unfortunately, Phil was taken from this world far too soon and in such a horrific way. You Might Remember Me by Mike Thomas Live from New York: The Complete Uncensored History of Saturday night Live as told by its stars writers and guests (James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales) As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Rothy’s: New customers get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID Native: Go to NativeDeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order. This is the story of Phil Hartman and the episode is a little different than some we’ve done in the past. We all know Ash loves an “Old Hollywood” kind of case, this one while not very old at all fits under the umbrella. Phil Hartman was one of the most beloved comedians of all times, often referred to as, “The Man of 1000 voices.” When you dive into his life as a whole you find all kinds of hidden gems, like the fact that Phil had a run in with Jimi Hendrix, and so many more little anecdotes like that! Unfortunately, Phil was taken from this world far too soon and in such a horrific way. You Might Remember Me by Mike Thomas Live from New York: The Complete Uncensored History of Saturday night Live as told by its stars writers and guests (James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales) As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid Rothy’s: New customers get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID Native: Go to NativeDeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order. exhibit c true full 290 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-08:/posts/8009426 Listener Tales 35 Brought to you by you, for you, from you, and all about you it is Listener Tales # 35!!!!! We have all kinds of craziness going on in this installment. There’s a tale of the clingiest Danish ghost there ever was, but don't get too excited we’re not talking about the ghost of a delicious pastry. We’ve also got a beautiful tribute to Alaina’s Bailey, a John Wayne Gacy connection and a listener tells us of a sign from beyond. You guys always slay the game with these listener tales, if you’ve got one to send it can be sent to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and make sure you include “Listener Tales” in the subject line! 





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]]> Sat, 8 Jan 2022 04:05:34 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-35-FlA01y23 Brought to you by you, for you, from you, and all about you it is Listener Tales # 35!!!!! We have all kinds of craziness going on in this installment. There’s a tale of the clingiest Danish ghost there ever was, but don't get too excited we’re not talking about the ghost of a delicious pastry. We’ve also got a beautiful tribute to Alaina’s Bailey, a John Wayne Gacy connection and a listener tells us of a sign from beyond. You guys always slay the game with these listener tales, if you’ve got one to send it can be sent to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and make sure you include “Listener Tales” in the subject line! 





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]]> Listener Tales 35 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:45 Brought to you by you, for you, from you, and all about you it is Listener Tales # 35!!!!! We have all kinds of craziness going on in this installment. There’s a tale of the clingiest Danish ghost there ever was, but don't get too excited we’re not talking about the ghost of a delicious pastry. We’ve also got a beautiful tribute to Alaina’s Bailey, a John Wayne Gacy connection and a listener tells us of a sign from beyond. You guys always slay the game with these listener tales, if you’ve got one to send it can be sent to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and make sure you include “Listener Tales” in the subject line!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE!!!  Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID. Purple: Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10. For a limited time you can get 10% off any order of $200 or more. Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at TRYCALIPER.com/MORBID Curology: Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID Just pay $5 for shipping and handling. Brought to you by you, for you, from you, and all about you it is Listener Tales # 35!!!!! We have all kinds of craziness going on in this installment. There’s a tale of the clingiest Danish ghost there ever was, but don't get too excited we’re not talking about the ghost of a delicious pastry. We’ve also got a beautiful tribute to Alaina’s Bailey, a John Wayne Gacy connection and a listener tells us of a sign from beyond. You guys always slay the game with these listener tales, if you’ve got one to send it can be sent to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and make sure you include “Listener Tales” in the subject line!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get sixteen free meals, plus three gifts, with code morbid16 at HELLOFRESH.com/morbid16 Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE!!!  Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID. Purple: Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10. For a limited time you can get 10% off any order of $200 or more. Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at TRYCALIPER.com/MORBID Curology: Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID Just pay $5 for shipping and handling. exhibit c true full 335 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-03:/posts/8006731 The Swamp Angel This is the tale of Helen Ruth Spence, who grew up with the River People on The White River in Arkansas. When Helen was just 17 years old her father was shot and killed in front of her and her stepmother was beaten and assaulted by the same man. Helen had her own way of carrying out justice which landed her in and out of prison. The prisons at this time were deplorable and we don’t even know about all of the punishments Helen underwent. What we do know will shock you to your core. Helen's story is truly unlike any other.  


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]]> Tue, 4 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-swamp-angel-GId996ki This is the tale of Helen Ruth Spence, who grew up with the River People on The White River in Arkansas. When Helen was just 17 years old her father was shot and killed in front of her and her stepmother was beaten and assaulted by the same man. Helen had her own way of carrying out justice which landed her in and out of prison. The prisons at this time were deplorable and we don’t even know about all of the punishments Helen underwent. What we do know will shock you to your core. Helen's story is truly unlike any other.  


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]]> The Swamp Angel Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:43 This is the tale of Helen Ruth Spence, who grew up with the River People on The White River in Arkansas. When Helen was just 17 years old her father was shot and killed in front of her and her stepmother was beaten and assaulted by the same man. Helen had her own way of carrying out justice which landed her in and out of prison. The prisons at this time were deplorable and we don’t even know about all of the punishments Helen underwent. What we do know will shock you to your core. Helen's story is truly unlike any other.   Amazing Book: Daughter of the White River by Denise White Parkinson  Avenging Angel by Sean Clancy  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Pretty Litter: Save twenty percent on your first order at PrettyLitter.com Code morbid! Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today at prose.com/morbid LittleSpoon: Enter code MORBID at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order. BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid This is the tale of Helen Ruth Spence, who grew up with the River People on The White River in Arkansas. When Helen was just 17 years old her father was shot and killed in front of her and her stepmother was beaten and assaulted by the same man. Helen had her own way of carrying out justice which landed her in and out of prison. The prisons at this time were deplorable and we don’t even know about all of the punishments Helen underwent. What we do know will shock you to your core. Helen's story is truly unlike any other.   Amazing Book: Daughter of the White River by Denise White Parkinson  Avenging Angel by Sean Clancy  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Pretty Litter: Save twenty percent on your first order at PrettyLitter.com Code morbid! Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today at prose.com/morbid LittleSpoon: Enter code MORBID at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order. BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid exhibit c true full 289 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-01:/posts/8006111 The Murder of Betsy Faria Part 2 Y’all Pamela truly goes all out in part two. We don’t want to say too much because of all the twists and turns this episode is about to take but we will tell you that you’ll hear some good news about Russ and that two more people associated with Pamela Hupp either died or were killed under mysterious circumstances. Hold onto your butts! 



https://www.stlmag.com/longform/pam-hupp/



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]]> Sat, 1 Jan 2022 21:16:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-betsy-faria-part-2-6xojrvNb Y’all Pamela truly goes all out in part two. We don’t want to say too much because of all the twists and turns this episode is about to take but we will tell you that you’ll hear some good news about Russ and that two more people associated with Pamela Hupp either died or were killed under mysterious circumstances. Hold onto your butts! 



https://www.stlmag.com/longform/pam-hupp/



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]]> The Murder of Betsy Faria Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:42 Y’all Pamela truly goes all out in part two. We don’t want to say too much because of all the twists and turns this episode is about to take but we will tell you that you’ll hear some good news about Russ and that two more people associated with Pamela Hupp either died or were killed under mysterious circumstances. Hold onto your butts!  https://www.stlmag.com/longform/pam-hupp/ Also our friend Keith has a whole podcast series on this case!!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thing-about-pam/id1479234915 As always, thank you to our sponsors: Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid LittleSpoon: Entire code MORBID at check out to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order Stamps.com: Sign up with promo code MORBID for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code MORBID. Y’all Pamela truly goes all out in part two. We don’t want to say too much because of all the twists and turns this episode is about to take but we will tell you that you’ll hear some good news about Russ and that two more people associated with Pamela Hupp either died or were killed under mysterious circumstances. Hold onto your butts!  https://www.stlmag.com/longform/pam-hupp/ Also our friend Keith has a whole podcast series on this case!!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thing-about-pam/id1479234915 As always, thank you to our sponsors: Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/morbid LittleSpoon: Entire code MORBID at check out to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order Stamps.com: Sign up with promo code MORBID for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code MORBID. exhibit c true full 288 tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-30:/posts/8005576 The Murder of Betsy Faria Part 1 Betsy Faria was known to her friends and family as such a beautiful soul. She had life-long friends who just loved to be around her because she always loved to have a good time and make those around her feel happy and loved. In addition to all those amazing friends, Betsy had a husband and two beautiful daughters who loved her endlessly. When she was diagnosed with Cancer all of those friends and family banded around her to make sure she had all the support she needed. One of those friends, Pam Hupp, took a special interest in taking care of Betsy. In fact, she was the last person to see Betsy alive. Not because Betsy had passed from Cancer, but because two days after Christmas on December 27, 2011, Betsy Faria was found stabbed to death in her own home.



Article that Ash mentioned and used during the research process: https://www.stlmag.com/longform/pam-hupp/ written by  Jeannette Cooperman



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]]> Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:02:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-betsy-faria-part-1-8O6XtFlI Betsy Faria was known to her friends and family as such a beautiful soul. She had life-long friends who just loved to be around her because she always loved to have a good time and make those around her feel happy and loved. In addition to all those amazing friends, Betsy had a husband and two beautiful daughters who loved her endlessly. When she was diagnosed with Cancer all of those friends and family banded around her to make sure she had all the support she needed. One of those friends, Pam Hupp, took a special interest in taking care of Betsy. In fact, she was the last person to see Betsy alive. Not because Betsy had passed from Cancer, but because two days after Christmas on December 27, 2011, Betsy Faria was found stabbed to death in her own home.



Article that Ash mentioned and used during the research process: https://www.stlmag.com/longform/pam-hupp/ written by  Jeannette Cooperman



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]]> The Murder of Betsy Faria Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:45 Betsy Faria was known to her friends and family as such a beautiful soul. She had life-long friends who just loved to be around her because she always loved to have a good time and make those around her feel happy and loved. In addition to all those amazing friends, Betsy had a husband and two beautiful daughters who loved her endlessly. When she was diagnosed with Cancer all of those friends and family banded around her to make sure she had all the support she needed. One of those friends, Pam Hupp, took a special interest in taking care of Betsy. In fact, she was the last person to see Betsy alive. Not because Betsy had passed from Cancer, but because two days after Christmas on December 27, 2011, Betsy Faria was found stabbed to death in her own home. Article that Ash mentioned and used during the research process: https://www.stlmag.com/longform/pam-hupp/ written by  Jeannette Cooperman As always, thank you to our sponsors: Thirdlove: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/MORBID Scribd: Go to try.scribd.com/MORBID for your free trial!  Shopify: Go to shopify.com/morbid ALL LOWERCASE, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features Betsy Faria was known to her friends and family as such a beautiful soul. She had life-long friends who just loved to be around her because she always loved to have a good time and make those around her feel happy and loved. In addition to all those amazing friends, Betsy had a husband and two beautiful daughters who loved her endlessly. When she was diagnosed with Cancer all of those friends and family banded around her to make sure she had all the support she needed. One of those friends, Pam Hupp, took a special interest in taking care of Betsy. In fact, she was the last person to see Betsy alive. Not because Betsy had passed from Cancer, but because two days after Christmas on December 27, 2011, Betsy Faria was found stabbed to death in her own home. Article that Ash mentioned and used during the research process: https://www.stlmag.com/longform/pam-hupp/ written by  Jeannette Cooperman As always, thank you to our sponsors: Thirdlove: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/MORBID Scribd: Go to try.scribd.com/MORBID for your free trial!  Shopify: Go to shopify.com/morbid ALL LOWERCASE, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features exhibit c true full 287 tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-22:/posts/8002254 The Murders of Nancy & Derek Haysom Part 2 Suspicion in the case starts to fall on Derek and Nancy’s daughter Elizabeth and just when the police focus in on her and her boyfriend, they bail. They make their way over to the UK and start living a quiet life where no one would ever find them. Just kidding, they get caught in one of the dumbest ways possible. Hold onto your butts!



Beyond reason: The True Story of a shocking double murder, a brilliant beautiful Virginia Socialite, and a Deadly psychotic obsession. Written by Ken Englade
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Reason-Brilliant-Beautiful-Socialite/dp/B08XLX55YR

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:30:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murders-of-nancy-derek-haysom-part-2-UL0_mxrt Suspicion in the case starts to fall on Derek and Nancy’s daughter Elizabeth and just when the police focus in on her and her boyfriend, they bail. They make their way over to the UK and start living a quiet life where no one would ever find them. Just kidding, they get caught in one of the dumbest ways possible. Hold onto your butts!



Beyond reason: The True Story of a shocking double murder, a brilliant beautiful Virginia Socialite, and a Deadly psychotic obsession. Written by Ken Englade
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Reason-Brilliant-Beautiful-Socialite/dp/B08XLX55YR

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]]> The Murders of Nancy & Derek Haysom Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:13 Suspicion in the case starts to fall on Derek and Nancy’s daughter Elizabeth and just when the police focus in on her and her boyfriend, they bail. They make their way over to the UK and start living a quiet life where no one would ever find them. Just kidding, they get caught in one of the dumbest ways possible. Hold onto your butts! Beyond reason: The True Story of a shocking double murder, a brilliant beautiful Virginia Socialite, and a Deadly psychotic obsession. Written by Ken Englade https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Reason-Brilliant-Beautiful-Socialite/dp/B08XLX55YR Suspicion in the case starts to fall on Derek and Nancy’s daughter Elizabeth and just when the police focus in on her and her boyfriend, they bail. They make their way over to the UK and start living a quiet life where no one would ever find them. Just kidding, they get caught in one of the dumbest ways possible. Hold onto your butts! Beyond reason: The True Story of a shocking double murder, a brilliant beautiful Virginia Socialite, and a Deadly psychotic obsession. Written by Ken Englade https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Reason-Brilliant-Beautiful-Socialite/dp/B08XLX55YR exhibit c true full 286 tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-20:/posts/8000949 The Murders of Nancy and Derek Haysom Part 1 Ash has got a two parter for you guys this holiday week! Let us first say though, how incredibly thankful we are that this group of lovely weirdos banded around us in SUCH a time of grief and uncertainty. All of the kind words and messages we’ve been getting from all of you mean so much to us. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 



This is part one of two that we’ll be doing on the murders of Derek and Nancy Haysom. This case has tons of twists and turns and we’ll even find ourselves in another country in part two. Buckle up and hold onto your butts weirdos!



https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Reason-Brilliant-Beautiful-Socialite/dp/B08XLX55YR



^ The True Story of a shocking double murder, a brilliant beautiful Virginia Socialite, and a Deadly psychotic obsession. Written by Ken Englade



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]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:11:36 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murders-of-nancy-and-derek-haysom-part-1-rP_w7ZiE Ash has got a two parter for you guys this holiday week! Let us first say though, how incredibly thankful we are that this group of lovely weirdos banded around us in SUCH a time of grief and uncertainty. All of the kind words and messages we’ve been getting from all of you mean so much to us. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 



This is part one of two that we’ll be doing on the murders of Derek and Nancy Haysom. This case has tons of twists and turns and we’ll even find ourselves in another country in part two. Buckle up and hold onto your butts weirdos!



https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Reason-Brilliant-Beautiful-Socialite/dp/B08XLX55YR



^ The True Story of a shocking double murder, a brilliant beautiful Virginia Socialite, and a Deadly psychotic obsession. Written by Ken Englade



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]]> The Murders of Nancy and Derek Haysom Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:49 Ash has got a two parter for you guys this holiday week! Let us first say though, how incredibly thankful we are that this group of lovely weirdos banded around us in SUCH a time of grief and uncertainty. All of the kind words and messages we’ve been getting from all of you mean so much to us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.  This is part one of two that we’ll be doing on the murders of Derek and Nancy Haysom. This case has tons of twists and turns and we’ll even find ourselves in another country in part two. Buckle up and hold onto your butts weirdos! https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Reason-Brilliant-Beautiful-Socialite/dp/B08XLX55YR ^ The True Story of a shocking double murder, a brilliant beautiful Virginia Socialite, and a Deadly psychotic obsession. Written by Ken Englade As always, thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! SoloStove: Get an extra $10 off Holiday deals at solostove.com promo code MORBID MVMT: Be the big winner this holiday season with a gift from MVMT,  go to MVMT.COM/MORBID FirstLeaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 with free shipping. Go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid Ash has got a two parter for you guys this holiday week! Let us first say though, how incredibly thankful we are that this group of lovely weirdos banded around us in SUCH a time of grief and uncertainty. All of the kind words and messages we’ve been getting from all of you mean so much to us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.  This is part one of two that we’ll be doing on the murders of Derek and Nancy Haysom. This case has tons of twists and turns and we’ll even find ourselves in another country in part two. Buckle up and hold onto your butts weirdos! https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Reason-Brilliant-Beautiful-Socialite/dp/B08XLX55YR ^ The True Story of a shocking double murder, a brilliant beautiful Virginia Socialite, and a Deadly psychotic obsession. Written by Ken Englade As always, thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! SoloStove: Get an extra $10 off Holiday deals at solostove.com promo code MORBID MVMT: Be the big winner this holiday season with a gift from MVMT,  go to MVMT.COM/MORBID FirstLeaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 with free shipping. Go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid exhibit c true full 285 tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-07:/posts/7992710 Dorothea Puente Part 2 Dorothea is back back back again and she’s eviler than ever. She’s befriending people only to murder them slowly, she’s pretending to fall inlove with a man from her actual prison cell only to murder him and throw him in a river bank. BUT have no fear because this woman does get caught, and she gets got in a pretty poetic way if you ask us!



For anyone with information regarding Michael Vaughan’s disappearance

Call Fruitland PD Dispatch 2086426006

OR

Email: findmichael@fruitland.org



Some fascinating books used:

The Bone Garden by William P. Wood

Buried Beneath The Boarding House by Ryan Green

Corpse Collector by Genova Ortiz



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]]> Tue, 7 Dec 2021 18:27:40 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dorothea-puente-part-2-4D61MvQK Dorothea is back back back again and she’s eviler than ever. She’s befriending people only to murder them slowly, she’s pretending to fall inlove with a man from her actual prison cell only to murder him and throw him in a river bank. BUT have no fear because this woman does get caught, and she gets got in a pretty poetic way if you ask us!



For anyone with information regarding Michael Vaughan’s disappearance

Call Fruitland PD Dispatch 2086426006

OR

Email: findmichael@fruitland.org



Some fascinating books used:

The Bone Garden by William P. Wood

Buried Beneath The Boarding House by Ryan Green

Corpse Collector by Genova Ortiz



As always, thank you to our sponsors:



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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Dorothea Puente Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:33 Dorothea is back back back again and she’s eviler than ever. She’s befriending people only to murder them slowly, she’s pretending to fall inlove with a man from her actual prison cell only to murder him and throw him in a river bank. BUT have no fear because this woman does get caught, and she gets got in a pretty poetic way if you ask us! For anyone with information regarding Michael Vaughan’s disappearance Call Fruitland PD Dispatch 2086426006 OR Email: findmichael@fruitland.org Some fascinating books used: The Bone Garden by William P. Wood Buried Beneath The Boarding House by Ryan Green Corpse Collector by Genova Ortiz As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 MasterClass: This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to MASTERCLASS.com/MORBID today. BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. SimpliSafe: Take advantage of SimpliSafe’s Holiday deals and get 40% off your new home security system by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid.   PrettyLitter: Go to Pretty Litter dot com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. Dorothea is back back back again and she’s eviler than ever. She’s befriending people only to murder them slowly, she’s pretending to fall inlove with a man from her actual prison cell only to murder him and throw him in a river bank. BUT have no fear because this woman does get caught, and she gets got in a pretty poetic way if you ask us! For anyone with information regarding Michael Vaughan’s disappearance Call Fruitland PD Dispatch 2086426006 OR Email: findmichael@fruitland.org Some fascinating books used: The Bone Garden by William P. Wood Buried Beneath The Boarding House by Ryan Green Corpse Collector by Genova Ortiz As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 MasterClass: This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to MASTERCLASS.com/MORBID today. BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. SimpliSafe: Take advantage of SimpliSafe’s Holiday deals and get 40% off your new home security system by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid.   PrettyLitter: Go to Pretty Litter dot com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. exhibit c true full 284 tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-06:/posts/7991483 Dorothea Puente Part 1 AKA Hell's House Mother Alaina brings us part one of Dorothea Puente, possibly one of the most evil humans who has ever walked the earth. Dorothea had an incredibly sad childhood, but then grew into this terrible woman who lied, cheated and scammed her way through just about everything. You will be shocked to hear how many times she got away with actual law breaking offenses, Ash actually lost count halfway through the episode. And guys, this is only part one!!



Some fascinating books used:

The Bone Garden by William P. Wood 

Buried Beneath The Boarding House by Ryan Green 

Corpse Collector by Genova Ortiz 



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2021 02:59:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dorothea-puente-part-1-aka-hells-house-mother-MXYFx56u Alaina brings us part one of Dorothea Puente, possibly one of the most evil humans who has ever walked the earth. Dorothea had an incredibly sad childhood, but then grew into this terrible woman who lied, cheated and scammed her way through just about everything. You will be shocked to hear how many times she got away with actual law breaking offenses, Ash actually lost count halfway through the episode. And guys, this is only part one!!



Some fascinating books used:

The Bone Garden by William P. Wood 

Buried Beneath The Boarding House by Ryan Green 

Corpse Collector by Genova Ortiz 



As always, thank you to our sponsors:





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Bean Box: Order today at beanbox.com/MORBID20 and get 20% off purchases of $40 or more.

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Dorothea Puente Part 1 AKA Hell's House Mother Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:09 Alaina brings us part one of Dorothea Puente, possibly one of the most evil humans who has ever walked the earth. Dorothea had an incredibly sad childhood, but then grew into this terrible woman who lied, cheated and scammed her way through just about everything. You will be shocked to hear how many times she got away with actual law breaking offenses, Ash actually lost count halfway through the episode. And guys, this is only part one!! Some fascinating books used: The Bone Garden by William P. Wood  Buried Beneath The Boarding House by Ryan Green  Corpse Collector by Genova Ortiz  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Stamps.com: Sign up with promo code MORBID for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. Skylight Frame: Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com and enter code MATCP Liquid IV: Grab your favorite Liquid I.V. flavors nationwide at Walmart or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. Bean Box: Order today at beanbox.com/MORBID20 and get 20% off purchases of $40 or more. Alaina brings us part one of Dorothea Puente, possibly one of the most evil humans who has ever walked the earth. Dorothea had an incredibly sad childhood, but then grew into this terrible woman who lied, cheated and scammed her way through just about everything. You will be shocked to hear how many times she got away with actual law breaking offenses, Ash actually lost count halfway through the episode. And guys, this is only part one!! Some fascinating books used: The Bone Garden by William P. Wood  Buried Beneath The Boarding House by Ryan Green  Corpse Collector by Genova Ortiz  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Stamps.com: Sign up with promo code MORBID for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. Skylight Frame: Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com and enter code MATCP Liquid IV: Grab your favorite Liquid I.V. flavors nationwide at Walmart or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. Bean Box: Order today at beanbox.com/MORBID20 and get 20% off purchases of $40 or more. exhibit c true full 283 tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-01:/posts/7989366 Listener Tales 34 It’s Listener Tales 34!!!! This installment features someone who WE accidentally wronged and now owe some new undies and a whole bunch of Kinder eggs to....there are also a couple of “woooo whooo witchy women,” and even a couple guest appearances by the local squirrels. Special thanks for our listener Kelly, who shared an important tale with us as well! Hold on to your butts!!!


There was also a listener who shared their horror film with us (which they star in!) and we DIG IT! So, we wanted to share it! Check out Meridian here:


"Mara Malicky's pristine image is threatened when her ASMR channel is hacked and she finds herself forced to do her blackmailer's bidding. It isn't long until she realizes that more than just her reputation is on the line."



Meridian Movie 


Help find Daniel Robinson!

Pleasehelpfinddaniel.com 


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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Wed, 1 Dec 2021 19:11:28 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-34-u8A7kRlb It’s Listener Tales 34!!!! This installment features someone who WE accidentally wronged and now owe some new undies and a whole bunch of Kinder eggs to....there are also a couple of “woooo whooo witchy women,” and even a couple guest appearances by the local squirrels. Special thanks for our listener Kelly, who shared an important tale with us as well! Hold on to your butts!!!


There was also a listener who shared their horror film with us (which they star in!) and we DIG IT! So, we wanted to share it! Check out Meridian here:


"Mara Malicky's pristine image is threatened when her ASMR channel is hacked and she finds herself forced to do her blackmailer's bidding. It isn't long until she realizes that more than just her reputation is on the line."



Meridian Movie 


Help find Daniel Robinson!

Pleasehelpfinddaniel.com 


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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales 34 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:25:21 It’s Listener Tales 34!!!! This installment features someone who WE accidentally wronged and now owe some new undies and a whole bunch of Kinder eggs to....there are also a couple of “woooo whooo witchy women,” and even a couple guest appearances by the local squirrels. Special thanks for our listener Kelly, who shared an important tale with us as well! Hold on to your butts!!! There was also a listener who shared their horror film with us (which they star in!) and we DIG IT! So, we wanted to share it! Check out Meridian here: "Mara Malicky's pristine image is threatened when her ASMR channel is hacked and she finds herself forced to do her blackmailer's bidding. It isn't long until she realizes that more than just her reputation is on the line." Meridian Movie  Help find Daniel Robinson! Pleasehelpfinddaniel.com  As always, thank you to our sponsors  HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14. Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid Caliper: Get 35% off your first order with promo code MORBID at trycaliper.com/MORBID Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID. Purple: Go to Purple.com/matcp10 and use code matcp10 It’s Listener Tales 34!!!! This installment features someone who WE accidentally wronged and now owe some new undies and a whole bunch of Kinder eggs to....there are also a couple of “woooo whooo witchy women,” and even a couple guest appearances by the local squirrels. Special thanks for our listener Kelly, who shared an important tale with us as well! Hold on to your butts!!! There was also a listener who shared their horror film with us (which they star in!) and we DIG IT! So, we wanted to share it! Check out Meridian here: "Mara Malicky's pristine image is threatened when her ASMR channel is hacked and she finds herself forced to do her blackmailer's bidding. It isn't long until she realizes that more than just her reputation is on the line." Meridian Movie  Help find Daniel Robinson! Pleasehelpfinddaniel.com  As always, thank you to our sponsors  HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14. Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid Caliper: Get 35% off your first order with promo code MORBID at trycaliper.com/MORBID Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID. Purple: Go to Purple.com/matcp10 and use code matcp10 exhibit c true full 327 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-29:/posts/7987551 Murder in the House of Gucci Father, Son, House of Gucci!! That’s right baby, Ash did a deep dive into all things Gucci for this episode. Gucci as a company was founded in 1921 in Florence Italy by Guccio Gucci. Over the years the family business was passed through generations and eventually ended up solely in the hands of Maurizio Gucci. Unfortunately in 1995 Maurizio Gucci was killed by a hired hitman. Who hired said hitman? Gucci’s ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani. #AMereBowlOfLentils



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 04:58:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/murder-in-the-house-of-gucci-H44WNwE_ Father, Son, House of Gucci!! That’s right baby, Ash did a deep dive into all things Gucci for this episode. Gucci as a company was founded in 1921 in Florence Italy by Guccio Gucci. Over the years the family business was passed through generations and eventually ended up solely in the hands of Maurizio Gucci. Unfortunately in 1995 Maurizio Gucci was killed by a hired hitman. Who hired said hitman? Gucci’s ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani. #AMereBowlOfLentils



As always, thank you to our sponsors:



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AND 3 free gifts!



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Murder in the House of Gucci Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:13 Father, Son, House of Gucci!! That’s right baby, Ash did a deep dive into all things Gucci for this episode. Gucci as a company was founded in 1921 in Florence Italy by Guccio Gucci. Over the years the family business was passed through generations and eventually ended up solely in the hands of Maurizio Gucci. Unfortunately in 1995 Maurizio Gucci was killed by a hired hitman. Who hired said hitman? Gucci’s ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani. #AMereBowlOfLentils As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid14 and use code morbid14 for up to 14 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Embr: Get $50 off by going to embrwave.com/Morbid Father, Son, House of Gucci!! That’s right baby, Ash did a deep dive into all things Gucci for this episode. Gucci as a company was founded in 1921 in Florence Italy by Guccio Gucci. Over the years the family business was passed through generations and eventually ended up solely in the hands of Maurizio Gucci. Unfortunately in 1995 Maurizio Gucci was killed by a hired hitman. Who hired said hitman? Gucci’s ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani. #AMereBowlOfLentils As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid14 and use code morbid14 for up to 14 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Embr: Get $50 off by going to embrwave.com/Morbid exhibit c, amerebowloflentils true full 282 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-24:/posts/7985719 The Dark Secrets Behind The Wizard of Oz For this Holiday week, we wanted to bring you a lighter (?) episode, although it’s really not so light at all! Alaina’s kids have gotten super into the Wizard of Oz and so she decided to do dive into the dark happenings during filming. All kinds of atrocities went down and we are pretty confident that you’ll never watch this movie the same! Sorry…. we mean you’re welcome!



The Making of the Wizard of Oz By Aljean Harmetz (Be wary that this book is fascinating but uses some outdated language when referencing certain people)


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]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:56:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dark-secrets-behind-the-wizard-of-oz-1GQtzUIY For this Holiday week, we wanted to bring you a lighter (?) episode, although it’s really not so light at all! Alaina’s kids have gotten super into the Wizard of Oz and so she decided to do dive into the dark happenings during filming. All kinds of atrocities went down and we are pretty confident that you’ll never watch this movie the same! Sorry…. we mean you’re welcome!



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]]> The Dark Secrets Behind The Wizard of Oz Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:04 For this Holiday week, we wanted to bring you a lighter (?) episode, although it’s really not so light at all! Alaina’s kids have gotten super into the Wizard of Oz and so she decided to do dive into the dark happenings during filming. All kinds of atrocities went down and we are pretty confident that you’ll never watch this movie the same! Sorry…. we mean you’re welcome! The Making of the Wizard of Oz By Aljean Harmetz (Be wary that this book is fascinating but uses some outdated language when referencing certain people) Paper referenced during the episode  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Skylight Frame: Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code MATCP Good Rx: For simple smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/morbid Amazon Music: For a limited time, new customers can try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for THREE months. No credit card required! Just go to Amazon.com/morbid BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid For this Holiday week, we wanted to bring you a lighter (?) episode, although it’s really not so light at all! Alaina’s kids have gotten super into the Wizard of Oz and so she decided to do dive into the dark happenings during filming. All kinds of atrocities went down and we are pretty confident that you’ll never watch this movie the same! Sorry…. we mean you’re welcome! The Making of the Wizard of Oz By Aljean Harmetz (Be wary that this book is fascinating but uses some outdated language when referencing certain people) Paper referenced during the episode  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Skylight Frame: Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code MATCP Good Rx: For simple smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/morbid Amazon Music: For a limited time, new customers can try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for THREE months. No credit card required! Just go to Amazon.com/morbid BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 281 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-22:/posts/7984420 The "TallHotBlond" Murder The Internet, a place where you can be whoever you want to be, whether it’s your true identity or an alter ego you’ve made up. For some people, this is chatting in online rooms with different screennames pretending to be their favorite character or someone they admire. In 2005 for a man named Thomas Montgomery it was darker than that. Thomas Montgomery was 46 years old when an 18-year-old under the screenname “TallHotBlond” messaged him. Instead of revealing who he truly was, Thomas pretended to be an 18-year-old marine named Tommy and the pair started their online affair. Eventually, their affair would leave someone dead and leave everyone else untangling a web of lies.



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]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:35:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tallhotblond-murder-o6cxRnbu The Internet, a place where you can be whoever you want to be, whether it’s your true identity or an alter ego you’ve made up. For some people, this is chatting in online rooms with different screennames pretending to be their favorite character or someone they admire. In 2005 for a man named Thomas Montgomery it was darker than that. Thomas Montgomery was 46 years old when an 18-year-old under the screenname “TallHotBlond” messaged him. Instead of revealing who he truly was, Thomas pretended to be an 18-year-old marine named Tommy and the pair started their online affair. Eventually, their affair would leave someone dead and leave everyone else untangling a web of lies.



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]]> The "TallHotBlond" Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:24 The Internet, a place where you can be whoever you want to be, whether it’s your true identity or an alter ego you’ve made up. For some people, this is chatting in online rooms with different screennames pretending to be their favorite character or someone they admire. In 2005 for a man named Thomas Montgomery it was darker than that. Thomas Montgomery was 46 years old when an 18-year-old under the screenname “TallHotBlond” messaged him. Instead of revealing who he truly was, Thomas pretended to be an 18-year-old marine named Tommy and the pair started their online affair. Eventually, their affair would leave someone dead and leave everyone else untangling a web of lies. https://www.amazon.com/Talhotblond-Thomas-Montgomery/dp/B0030949FU As always, thank you to our sponsors: SoloStove: Get an extra $10 off the early Black Friday sale at solostove.com, promo code MORBID. PrettyLitter: Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. SimpliSafe: Take advantage of SimpliSafe’s early Black Friday deals and get 50% off your new home security system by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid. NortonLifeLock: Save 25% or more off your first year of Norton 360 with LifeLock by going to Norton.com/MORBID The Internet, a place where you can be whoever you want to be, whether it’s your true identity or an alter ego you’ve made up. For some people, this is chatting in online rooms with different screennames pretending to be their favorite character or someone they admire. In 2005 for a man named Thomas Montgomery it was darker than that. Thomas Montgomery was 46 years old when an 18-year-old under the screenname “TallHotBlond” messaged him. Instead of revealing who he truly was, Thomas pretended to be an 18-year-old marine named Tommy and the pair started their online affair. Eventually, their affair would leave someone dead and leave everyone else untangling a web of lies. https://www.amazon.com/Talhotblond-Thomas-Montgomery/dp/B0030949FU As always, thank you to our sponsors: SoloStove: Get an extra $10 off the early Black Friday sale at solostove.com, promo code MORBID. PrettyLitter: Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. SimpliSafe: Take advantage of SimpliSafe’s early Black Friday deals and get 50% off your new home security system by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid. NortonLifeLock: Save 25% or more off your first year of Norton 360 with LifeLock by going to Norton.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 280 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-17:/posts/7982011 William Bonin "The Freeway Killer" Part 2 Just when you survived the brutality of part one, we’ve got part two coming right at ya. William Bonin is still up to no good, traipsing around the streets of CA in his murder van with his disgusting accomplices. Luckily in this part we’ll get into how William was caught, talk about the trial and how everyone turned on each other and the finality of this case!



We also discuss a current missing kids case from Tennessee. 3 year old Noah Clare and 16 year old Amber Clare were abducted by family member Jake Clare In Tennessee and Kentucky. The car he was driving them in was abandoned in San Clemente California. 


Jake is 6'7 and almost 200 lbs, he has tribal tattoos on his shoulder and arm, he also had a tattoo of "Clare" on his right forearm. He's hard to miss. Here is the updated information:

https://www.mlive.com/news/2021/11/car-linked-to-missing-kids-believed-to-be-in-michigan-now-found-in-california.html



They are in imminent danger and if you have any information about their whereabouts or Jake's, please contact:

Gallatin Police Department at 615-451-3838 or TBI (Tennessee Bureau of Investigations) at 1-800-TBI-FIND


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]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:27:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/william-bonin-the-freeway-killer-part-2-ZJkF0KS9 Just when you survived the brutality of part one, we’ve got part two coming right at ya. William Bonin is still up to no good, traipsing around the streets of CA in his murder van with his disgusting accomplices. Luckily in this part we’ll get into how William was caught, talk about the trial and how everyone turned on each other and the finality of this case!



We also discuss a current missing kids case from Tennessee. 3 year old Noah Clare and 16 year old Amber Clare were abducted by family member Jake Clare In Tennessee and Kentucky. The car he was driving them in was abandoned in San Clemente California. 


Jake is 6'7 and almost 200 lbs, he has tribal tattoos on his shoulder and arm, he also had a tattoo of "Clare" on his right forearm. He's hard to miss. Here is the updated information:

https://www.mlive.com/news/2021/11/car-linked-to-missing-kids-believed-to-be-in-michigan-now-found-in-california.html



They are in imminent danger and if you have any information about their whereabouts or Jake's, please contact:

Gallatin Police Department at 615-451-3838 or TBI (Tennessee Bureau of Investigations) at 1-800-TBI-FIND


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]]> William Bonin "The Freeway Killer" Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:26 Just when you survived the brutality of part one, we’ve got part two coming right at ya. William Bonin is still up to no good, traipsing around the streets of CA in his murder van with his disgusting accomplices. Luckily in this part we’ll get into how William was caught, talk about the trial and how everyone turned on each other and the finality of this case! We also discuss a current missing kids case from Tennessee. 3 year old Noah Clare and 16 year old Amber Clare were abducted by family member Jake Clare In Tennessee and Kentucky. The car he was driving them in was abandoned in San Clemente California.  Jake is 6'7 and almost 200 lbs, he has tribal tattoos on his shoulder and arm, he also had a tattoo of "Clare" on his right forearm. He's hard to miss. Here is the updated information: https://www.mlive.com/news/2021/11/car-linked-to-missing-kids-believed-to-be-in-michigan-now-found-in-california.html They are in imminent danger and if you have any information about their whereabouts or Jake's, please contact: Gallatin Police Department at 615-451-3838 or TBI (Tennessee Bureau of Investigations) at 1-800-TBI-FIND As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hello Fresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14. Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID. Athena Club: Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc MVMT: Shop MVMT’s biggest sale of the year before the rest at mvmt.com and use code MORBID at checkout. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and get 64$ off with Promo code MORBID Just when you survived the brutality of part one, we’ve got part two coming right at ya. William Bonin is still up to no good, traipsing around the streets of CA in his murder van with his disgusting accomplices. Luckily in this part we’ll get into how William was caught, talk about the trial and how everyone turned on each other and the finality of this case! We also discuss a current missing kids case from Tennessee. 3 year old Noah Clare and 16 year old Amber Clare were abducted by family member Jake Clare In Tennessee and Kentucky. The car he was driving them in was abandoned in San Clemente California.  Jake is 6'7 and almost 200 lbs, he has tribal tattoos on his shoulder and arm, he also had a tattoo of "Clare" on his right forearm. He's hard to miss. Here is the updated information: https://www.mlive.com/news/2021/11/car-linked-to-missing-kids-believed-to-be-in-michigan-now-found-in-california.html They are in imminent danger and if you have any information about their whereabouts or Jake's, please contact: Gallatin Police Department at 615-451-3838 or TBI (Tennessee Bureau of Investigations) at 1-800-TBI-FIND As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hello Fresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14. Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID. Athena Club: Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc MVMT: Shop MVMT’s biggest sale of the year before the rest at mvmt.com and use code MORBID at checkout. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and get 64$ off with Promo code MORBID exhibit c true full 279 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-13:/posts/7979560 William Bonin "The Freeway Killer" Part 1 William Bonin, who was also known as the Freeway Killer, raped and killed potentially over 36 young boys throughout his reign of terror. William had a deplorable childhood: his mother was neglectful and abusive, his father was a raging alcoholic who gambled all the families money away and his grandfather was a pedophile who sexually assaulted both William and his brothers. William’s backstory is heartbreaking, but unfortunately he did nothing to turn it around and continued the cycle of abuse, but escelated it to the nth degree.



William Bonin: The True Story of the Freeway Killer by Jack Rosewood



People Vs. Bonin


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]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2021 23:14:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/william-bonin-the-freeway-killer-part-1-aGMFQXde William Bonin, who was also known as the Freeway Killer, raped and killed potentially over 36 young boys throughout his reign of terror. William had a deplorable childhood: his mother was neglectful and abusive, his father was a raging alcoholic who gambled all the families money away and his grandfather was a pedophile who sexually assaulted both William and his brothers. William’s backstory is heartbreaking, but unfortunately he did nothing to turn it around and continued the cycle of abuse, but escelated it to the nth degree.



William Bonin: The True Story of the Freeway Killer by Jack Rosewood



People Vs. Bonin


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]]> William Bonin "The Freeway Killer" Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:30 William Bonin, who was also known as the Freeway Killer, raped and killed potentially over 36 young boys throughout his reign of terror. William had a deplorable childhood: his mother was neglectful and abusive, his father was a raging alcoholic who gambled all the families money away and his grandfather was a pedophile who sexually assaulted both William and his brothers. William’s backstory is heartbreaking, but unfortunately he did nothing to turn it around and continued the cycle of abuse, but escelated it to the nth degree. William Bonin: The True Story of the Freeway Killer by Jack Rosewood People Vs. Bonin As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID. Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid. Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. That’s friends, without the r—Best Fiends! Daily Harvest:Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! William Bonin, who was also known as the Freeway Killer, raped and killed potentially over 36 young boys throughout his reign of terror. William had a deplorable childhood: his mother was neglectful and abusive, his father was a raging alcoholic who gambled all the families money away and his grandfather was a pedophile who sexually assaulted both William and his brothers. William’s backstory is heartbreaking, but unfortunately he did nothing to turn it around and continued the cycle of abuse, but escelated it to the nth degree. William Bonin: The True Story of the Freeway Killer by Jack Rosewood People Vs. Bonin As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID. Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid. Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. That’s friends, without the r—Best Fiends! Daily Harvest:Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! exhibit c true full 278 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-12:/posts/7979118 The Investor Murders: Alaska's Largest Mass Murder On September 5th, 1982 The Investor docked on a little Alaskan island called Craig. The Investor was a ship owned by skipper Mark Coulthurst. He had brought his family and a good-sized crew along for the trip. There were four young crew members on board, Mark, his pregnant wife Irene, and their two children 5-year-old Kimberly and 4-year-old John. Unfortunately on the night of September 5th somebody climbed aboard and massacred the entire family. 39 years later, this case remains unsolved and is considered Alaska’s largest mass murder.

What Happened in Craig: Alaska's Worst Unsolved Mass Murder



What Happened In Craig: Alaska's Worst Unsolved Mass Murder by Leland E. Hale 



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]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2021 22:59:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-investor-murders-alaskas-largest-mass-murder-tpcAyJhi On September 5th, 1982 The Investor docked on a little Alaskan island called Craig. The Investor was a ship owned by skipper Mark Coulthurst. He had brought his family and a good-sized crew along for the trip. There were four young crew members on board, Mark, his pregnant wife Irene, and their two children 5-year-old Kimberly and 4-year-old John. Unfortunately on the night of September 5th somebody climbed aboard and massacred the entire family. 39 years later, this case remains unsolved and is considered Alaska’s largest mass murder.

What Happened in Craig: Alaska's Worst Unsolved Mass Murder



What Happened In Craig: Alaska's Worst Unsolved Mass Murder by Leland E. Hale 



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]]> The Investor Murders: Alaska's Largest Mass Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:56 On September 5th, 1982 The Investor docked on a little Alaskan island called Craig. The Investor was a ship owned by skipper Mark Coulthurst. He had brought his family and a good-sized crew along for the trip. There were four young crew members on board, Mark, his pregnant wife Irene, and their two children 5-year-old Kimberly and 4-year-old John. Unfortunately on the night of September 5th somebody climbed aboard and massacred the entire family. 39 years later, this case remains unsolved and is considered Alaska’s largest mass murder. What Happened in Craig: Alaska's Worst Unsolved Mass Murder What Happened In Craig: Alaska's Worst Unsolved Mass Murder by Leland E. Hale  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14.  Warby Parker: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/morbid.  Stamps.com: Sign up with promo code MORBID for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code MORBID. Embr Wave: You can try Embr Wave risk-free for 30 days. Get $50 off by going to embrwave.com/Morbid On September 5th, 1982 The Investor docked on a little Alaskan island called Craig. The Investor was a ship owned by skipper Mark Coulthurst. He had brought his family and a good-sized crew along for the trip. There were four young crew members on board, Mark, his pregnant wife Irene, and their two children 5-year-old Kimberly and 4-year-old John. Unfortunately on the night of September 5th somebody climbed aboard and massacred the entire family. 39 years later, this case remains unsolved and is considered Alaska’s largest mass murder. What Happened in Craig: Alaska's Worst Unsolved Mass Murder What Happened In Craig: Alaska's Worst Unsolved Mass Murder by Leland E. Hale  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14.  Warby Parker: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/morbid.  Stamps.com: Sign up with promo code MORBID for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code MORBID. Embr Wave: You can try Embr Wave risk-free for 30 days. Get $50 off by going to embrwave.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 277 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-09:/posts/7976550 The Murder of Nona Dirksmeyer Nona Dirksmeyer was just 19 years old when her boyfriend, Kevin, found her late on the afternoon of December 15, 2005. She and Kevin Jones were high school sweethearts who had been dating for 5 years. There was never anything in their relationship that would hint at Kevin having a temper or flying off the handle, but immediately all suspicion landed on him. You won’t believe how botched the crime scene was and will be shocked when you hear that the person who may have done this had been lurking in the shadows the whole time. 





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]]> Tue, 9 Nov 2021 18:33:16 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-nona-dirksmeyer-khQK4SbU Nona Dirksmeyer was just 19 years old when her boyfriend, Kevin, found her late on the afternoon of December 15, 2005. She and Kevin Jones were high school sweethearts who had been dating for 5 years. There was never anything in their relationship that would hint at Kevin having a temper or flying off the handle, but immediately all suspicion landed on him. You won’t believe how botched the crime scene was and will be shocked when you hear that the person who may have done this had been lurking in the shadows the whole time. 





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]]> The Murder of Nona Dirksmeyer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:27:55 Nona Dirksmeyer was just 19 years old when her boyfriend, Kevin, found her late on the afternoon of December 15, 2005. She and Kevin Jones were high school sweethearts who had been dating for 5 years. There was never anything in their relationship that would hint at Kevin having a temper or flying off the handle, but immediately all suspicion landed on him. You won’t believe how botched the crime scene was and will be shocked when you hear that the person who may have done this had been lurking in the shadows the whole time.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Curology: You can start your Curology journey just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID. If prescribed, just pay $5 for shipping and handling. Norton LifeLock: Save  25% or more off your first year of Norton three sixty with LifeLock at Norton.com/MORBID BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Modern Fertility:  Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to Modern Fertility.com/morbid Nona Dirksmeyer was just 19 years old when her boyfriend, Kevin, found her late on the afternoon of December 15, 2005. She and Kevin Jones were high school sweethearts who had been dating for 5 years. There was never anything in their relationship that would hint at Kevin having a temper or flying off the handle, but immediately all suspicion landed on him. You won’t believe how botched the crime scene was and will be shocked when you hear that the person who may have done this had been lurking in the shadows the whole time.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—plus, three free gifts!—with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Curology: You can start your Curology journey just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID. If prescribed, just pay $5 for shipping and handling. Norton LifeLock: Save  25% or more off your first year of Norton three sixty with LifeLock at Norton.com/MORBID BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Modern Fertility:  Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to Modern Fertility.com/morbid exhibit c true full 276 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-09:/posts/7976355 INTRODUCING: Dark Woods From Legendary Producer Dick Wolf and Wolf Entertainment comes a new fiction series starring Corey Stoll (House of Cards, Ant-Man), Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), and Reid Scott (Veep). When the body of a young volunteer is discovered in the middle of the California redwoods, two estranged ex-spouses, game warden Mark Ellis (Stoll) and city councilwoman (Raymund), must put their personal differences aside to learn the terrifying truth about what is happening in their state park. Executive Produced by Elliot Wolf (Hunted), directed by Takashi Doscher (Only), and written by David Pergolini. To learn more about real threats that face California national and state parks that inspired the story, please visit wolfentertainment.com/darkwoods

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]]> Tue, 9 Nov 2021 13:24:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-dark-woods-9njzRXMG From Legendary Producer Dick Wolf and Wolf Entertainment comes a new fiction series starring Corey Stoll (House of Cards, Ant-Man), Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), and Reid Scott (Veep). When the body of a young volunteer is discovered in the middle of the California redwoods, two estranged ex-spouses, game warden Mark Ellis (Stoll) and city councilwoman (Raymund), must put their personal differences aside to learn the terrifying truth about what is happening in their state park. Executive Produced by Elliot Wolf (Hunted), directed by Takashi Doscher (Only), and written by David Pergolini. To learn more about real threats that face California national and state parks that inspired the story, please visit wolfentertainment.com/darkwoods

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]]> INTRODUCING: Dark Woods Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:03:42 From Legendary Producer Dick Wolf and Wolf Entertainment comes a new fiction series starring Corey Stoll (House of Cards, Ant-Man), Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), and Reid Scott (Veep). When the body of a young volunteer is discovered in the middle of the California redwoods, two estranged ex-spouses, game warden Mark Ellis (Stoll) and city councilwoman (Raymund), must put their personal differences aside to learn the terrifying truth about what is happening in their state park. Executive Produced by Elliot Wolf (Hunted), directed by Takashi Doscher (Only), and written by David Pergolini. To learn more about real threats that face California national and state parks that inspired the story, please visit wolfentertainment.com/darkwoods From Legendary Producer Dick Wolf and Wolf Entertainment comes a new fiction series starring Corey Stoll (House of Cards, Ant-Man), Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), and Reid Scott (Veep). When the body of a young volunteer is discovered in the middle of the California redwoods, two estranged ex-spouses, game warden Mark Ellis (Stoll) and city councilwoman (Raymund), must put their personal differences aside to learn the terrifying truth about what is happening in their state park. Executive Produced by Elliot Wolf (Hunted), directed by Takashi Doscher (Only), and written by David Pergolini. To learn more about real threats that face California national and state parks that inspired the story, please visit wolfentertainment.com/darkwoods exhibit c true full 319 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-03:/posts/7972976 Listener Tales 33 We are back to our regularly scheduled listener tales! Installment 33 of listener tales brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you features an unconventional dentist trip, a lady who lives in a drain, a “gives no F’s” mom and so much more! Enjoy!



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]]> Wed, 3 Nov 2021 21:39:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-33-fm_Nvmul We are back to our regularly scheduled listener tales! Installment 33 of listener tales brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you features an unconventional dentist trip, a lady who lives in a drain, a “gives no F’s” mom and so much more! Enjoy!



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]]> Listener Tales 33 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:56 We are back to our regularly scheduled listener tales! Installment 33 of listener tales brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you features an unconventional dentist trip, a lady who lives in a drain, a “gives no F’s” mom and so much more! Enjoy! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Simplisafe: Take advantage of SimpliSafe’s holiday sale and get 40% off your new home security system by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/MORBID Aurate: For 25% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/morbid15 and use promo code morbid15. Hunter Douglas: Visit HunterDouglas.com/morbid TODAY to take advantage of the Season of Style rebate savings event. Firstleaf: get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping at TRY Firstleaf dot com slash morbid. We are back to our regularly scheduled listener tales! Installment 33 of listener tales brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you features an unconventional dentist trip, a lady who lives in a drain, a “gives no F’s” mom and so much more! Enjoy! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Simplisafe: Take advantage of SimpliSafe’s holiday sale and get 40% off your new home security system by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/MORBID Aurate: For 25% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/morbid15 and use promo code morbid15. Hunter Douglas: Visit HunterDouglas.com/morbid TODAY to take advantage of the Season of Style rebate savings event. Firstleaf: get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping at TRY Firstleaf dot com slash morbid. exhibit c true full 318 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-01:/posts/7971294 Susan Monica Susan Monica was a farmer in her 60’s with her very own property where she raised chickens and pigs and worked on beautiful wrought iron fences. She had made it through much of her life flying under the radar. That was until one of the handymen on her farm, Robert Haney disappeared without a trace. The last anyone knew of his whereabouts was that he was living in a camper on Susan’s property. During the search for Robert, Susan told the police had something to confess- not only about Robert’s disappearance but another mans as well. She drew a map for the detectives with an “X” in the middle telling them, “That’s where you’re going to find Steve.”



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]]> Mon, 1 Nov 2021 16:29:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/susan-monica-UC9IvUSu Susan Monica was a farmer in her 60’s with her very own property where she raised chickens and pigs and worked on beautiful wrought iron fences. She had made it through much of her life flying under the radar. That was until one of the handymen on her farm, Robert Haney disappeared without a trace. The last anyone knew of his whereabouts was that he was living in a camper on Susan’s property. During the search for Robert, Susan told the police had something to confess- not only about Robert’s disappearance but another mans as well. She drew a map for the detectives with an “X” in the middle telling them, “That’s where you’re going to find Steve.”



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]]> Susan Monica Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:22 Susan Monica was a farmer in her 60’s with her very own property where she raised chickens and pigs and worked on beautiful wrought iron fences. She had made it through much of her life flying under the radar. That was until one of the handymen on her farm, Robert Haney disappeared without a trace. The last anyone knew of his whereabouts was that he was living in a camper on Susan’s property. During the search for Robert, Susan told the police had something to confess- not only about Robert’s disappearance but another mans as well. She drew a map for the detectives with an “X” in the middle telling them, “That’s where you’re going to find Steve.” https://www.news10.com/news/hundreds-of-bodies-discovered-under-rhode-island-highway-during-search-for-gravesite/ As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! — with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14. Native: Go to NativeDeo.com/morbid or use promo code morbid at checkout to save 20% on your first purchase. BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid DoorDash: If you’re ready to save money on your Doordash orders, use promo code MORBIDTRUECRIME for 50% off your first order of 12 dollars or more, after you sign up for Dashpass. Rothy’s: Right now, you can get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID Susan Monica was a farmer in her 60’s with her very own property where she raised chickens and pigs and worked on beautiful wrought iron fences. She had made it through much of her life flying under the radar. That was until one of the handymen on her farm, Robert Haney disappeared without a trace. The last anyone knew of his whereabouts was that he was living in a camper on Susan’s property. During the search for Robert, Susan told the police had something to confess- not only about Robert’s disappearance but another mans as well. She drew a map for the detectives with an “X” in the middle telling them, “That’s where you’re going to find Steve.” https://www.news10.com/news/hundreds-of-bodies-discovered-under-rhode-island-highway-during-search-for-gravesite/ As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! — with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14. Native: Go to NativeDeo.com/morbid or use promo code morbid at checkout to save 20% on your first purchase. BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid DoorDash: If you’re ready to save money on your Doordash orders, use promo code MORBIDTRUECRIME for 50% off your first order of 12 dollars or more, after you sign up for Dashpass. Rothy’s: Right now, you can get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 275 tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-30:/posts/7970589 The Friday the 13th Murder Alaina brings us the case of Mark Branch who killed Sharon Gregory on the afternoon of October 24th 1988 in Greenfield Massachusetts. Mark was obsessed with horror movies, specifically the Friday the 13th franchise and really took that to a horrifying place the day he killed Sharon Gregory. It would be over a month before they found Mark, who went on the run after the murder. All of the happenings in this case are truly something out of a horror film.



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]]> Sat, 30 Oct 2021 20:25:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-friday-the-13th-murder-j_9niDzH Alaina brings us the case of Mark Branch who killed Sharon Gregory on the afternoon of October 24th 1988 in Greenfield Massachusetts. Mark was obsessed with horror movies, specifically the Friday the 13th franchise and really took that to a horrifying place the day he killed Sharon Gregory. It would be over a month before they found Mark, who went on the run after the murder. All of the happenings in this case are truly something out of a horror film.



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]]> The Friday the 13th Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:40 Alaina brings us the case of Mark Branch who killed Sharon Gregory on the afternoon of October 24th 1988 in Greenfield Massachusetts. Mark was obsessed with horror movies, specifically the Friday the 13th franchise and really took that to a horrifying place the day he killed Sharon Gregory. It would be over a month before they found Mark, who went on the run after the murder. All of the happenings in this case are truly something out of a horror film. As always, thank you to our sponsors: BeanBox: Order today at beanbox.com/MORBID and get your first Tasting Box for just $5 with promo code MORBID BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play Liquid IV: Grab your favorite Liquid I.V. flavors nationwide at Walmart or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping. Alaina brings us the case of Mark Branch who killed Sharon Gregory on the afternoon of October 24th 1988 in Greenfield Massachusetts. Mark was obsessed with horror movies, specifically the Friday the 13th franchise and really took that to a horrifying place the day he killed Sharon Gregory. It would be over a month before they found Mark, who went on the run after the murder. All of the happenings in this case are truly something out of a horror film. As always, thank you to our sponsors: BeanBox: Order today at beanbox.com/MORBID and get your first Tasting Box for just $5 with promo code MORBID BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play Liquid IV: Grab your favorite Liquid I.V. flavors nationwide at Walmart or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout. Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping. exhibit c true full 274 tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-25:/posts/7966896 The Winchester Mystery House (Separating Fact From Fiction) The Winchester Mystery House is a tale that’s been told countless times. The house is featured on tons and tons of Top 10 haunted lists and over the years the house has become the focal point of the lore. We felt it was really important to tell the story not only of the house but of the woman who created it: Sarah Pardee Winchester. There were countless details that we didn’t realize about her or the house and through our research, we really began tearing back the layers of this story! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!



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Sarah Winchester Beyond the Mystery by Bennet Jacobstein

Captive of the Labyrinth by Mary Jo Ignoffo



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]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:36:24 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-winchester-mystery-house-separating-fact-from-fiction-ddATl6CW The Winchester Mystery House is a tale that’s been told countless times. The house is featured on tons and tons of Top 10 haunted lists and over the years the house has become the focal point of the lore. We felt it was really important to tell the story not only of the house but of the woman who created it: Sarah Pardee Winchester. There were countless details that we didn’t realize about her or the house and through our research, we really began tearing back the layers of this story! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!



Books used:

Sarah Winchester Beyond the Mystery by Bennet Jacobstein

Captive of the Labyrinth by Mary Jo Ignoffo



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]]> The Winchester Mystery House (Separating Fact From Fiction) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:08 The Winchester Mystery House is a tale that’s been told countless times. The house is featured on tons and tons of Top 10 haunted lists and over the years the house has become the focal point of the lore. We felt it was really important to tell the story not only of the house but of the woman who created it: Sarah Pardee Winchester. There were countless details that we didn’t realize about her or the house and through our research, we really began tearing back the layers of this story! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Books used: Sarah Winchester Beyond the Mystery by Bennet Jacobstein Captive of the Labyrinth by Mary Jo Ignoffo As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hello Fresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Norton Lifelock: Save 25% or more off your first year of Norton three sixty with LifeLock at Norton.com/MORBID Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID Noom: There’s a science to getting healthier, it’s called Noom. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/MORBID. Solo Stove: Go to solostove.com. And remember, you get $10 off when you use promo code MORBID. The Winchester Mystery House is a tale that’s been told countless times. The house is featured on tons and tons of Top 10 haunted lists and over the years the house has become the focal point of the lore. We felt it was really important to tell the story not only of the house but of the woman who created it: Sarah Pardee Winchester. There were countless details that we didn’t realize about her or the house and through our research, we really began tearing back the layers of this story! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Books used: Sarah Winchester Beyond the Mystery by Bennet Jacobstein Captive of the Labyrinth by Mary Jo Ignoffo As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hello Fresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Norton Lifelock: Save 25% or more off your first year of Norton three sixty with LifeLock at Norton.com/MORBID Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID Noom: There’s a science to getting healthier, it’s called Noom. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/MORBID. Solo Stove: Go to solostove.com. And remember, you get $10 off when you use promo code MORBID. exhibit c true full 273 tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-22:/posts/7965308 Morbid Network presents: A chat with Spencer Henry & Madison Reyes from OBITCHUARY(Special Episode Sneak Peek!) Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are.



Today, we chat with two people who everyone deserves to know and love, Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes. We feel so lucky to have these two beautiful Luna moths on our network and their show OBITCHUARY is unlike anything you have ever allowed into your ear holes. Not only will you get scathing, hilarious and sometimes really dark obituaries, but you will also get some bizarre history and true crime tidbits along the way. They are truly delightful and you will want them to be your best friends too.

We chatted about how expensive it is to tell someone you hate them in death, the cosmic way they became besties and so much more.

Come on in, friends. The water is truly hilarious.



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:34:34 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/morbid-network-presents-a-chat-with-spencer-henry-madison-reyes-from-obitchuary-special-episode-sneak-peek-4dDXCMzO Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are.



Today, we chat with two people who everyone deserves to know and love, Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes. We feel so lucky to have these two beautiful Luna moths on our network and their show OBITCHUARY is unlike anything you have ever allowed into your ear holes. Not only will you get scathing, hilarious and sometimes really dark obituaries, but you will also get some bizarre history and true crime tidbits along the way. They are truly delightful and you will want them to be your best friends too.

We chatted about how expensive it is to tell someone you hate them in death, the cosmic way they became besties and so much more.

Come on in, friends. The water is truly hilarious.



LINK TO FULL EPISODE:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obitchuary/id1573981050#episodeGuid=tag%3Aaudioboom.com%2C2021-09-23%3A%2Fposts%2F7947063



Follow Spencer & Madison & OBITCHUARY!

Instagram: @obitchuarypod


Spencer Instagram: @spencerhenry
Spencer Twitter: @spencerhenry

Madison Instagram: @madisonmreyes

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Morbid Network presents: A chat with Spencer Henry & Madison Reyes from OBITCHUARY(Special Episode Sneak Peek!) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:40:27 Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are. Today, we chat with two people who everyone deserves to know and love, Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes. We feel so lucky to have these two beautiful Luna moths on our network and their show OBITCHUARY is unlike anything you have ever allowed into your ear holes. Not only will you get scathing, hilarious and sometimes really dark obituaries, but you will also get some bizarre history and true crime tidbits along the way. They are truly delightful and you will want them to be your best friends too. We chatted about how expensive it is to tell someone you hate them in death, the cosmic way they became besties and so much more. Come on in, friends. The water is truly hilarious. LINK TO FULL EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obitchuary/id1573981050#episodeGuid=tag%3Aaudioboom.com%2C2021-09-23%3A%2Fposts%2F7947063 Follow Spencer & Madison & OBITCHUARY! Instagram: @obitchuarypod Spencer Instagram: @spencerhenry Spencer Twitter: @spencerhenry Madison Instagram: @madisonmreyes Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are. Today, we chat with two people who everyone deserves to know and love, Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes. We feel so lucky to have these two beautiful Luna moths on our network and their show OBITCHUARY is unlike anything you have ever allowed into your ear holes. Not only will you get scathing, hilarious and sometimes really dark obituaries, but you will also get some bizarre history and true crime tidbits along the way. They are truly delightful and you will want them to be your best friends too. We chatted about how expensive it is to tell someone you hate them in death, the cosmic way they became besties and so much more. Come on in, friends. The water is truly hilarious. LINK TO FULL EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obitchuary/id1573981050#episodeGuid=tag%3Aaudioboom.com%2C2021-09-23%3A%2Fposts%2F7947063 Follow Spencer & Madison & OBITCHUARY! Instagram: @obitchuarypod Spencer Instagram: @spencerhenry Spencer Twitter: @spencerhenry Madison Instagram: @madisonmreyes exhibit c true full 314 tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-20:/posts/7964311 The Villisca Axe Murders Part 2 In part two of The Villisca Axe Murders Alaina goes DEEP into the many suspects involved in the case. We’ve got a lot of crazy characters this time around. Turns out Josiah Moore had a mistress who was linked to one of his enemies, there’s also a detective who turns up with nefarious intentions, and finally blame gets shifted to a potential serial killer in the area. And of course to finish things off we’ll get into the haunting of the home which includes a pretty recent life threatening event.



The Man From The Train by Bill James 




A Nightmare in Villisca by Richard Estep 




Villisca by Roy Marshall 




The 1910s Axe Murders by Beth H. Klingensmith <~~Great Thesis on case!




Getting the Axe blog 




The 1912 Villisca Axe Murders blog 


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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:28:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-villisca-axe-murders-part-2-eLb5XIuS In part two of The Villisca Axe Murders Alaina goes DEEP into the many suspects involved in the case. We’ve got a lot of crazy characters this time around. Turns out Josiah Moore had a mistress who was linked to one of his enemies, there’s also a detective who turns up with nefarious intentions, and finally blame gets shifted to a potential serial killer in the area. And of course to finish things off we’ll get into the haunting of the home which includes a pretty recent life threatening event.



The Man From The Train by Bill James 




A Nightmare in Villisca by Richard Estep 




Villisca by Roy Marshall 




The 1910s Axe Murders by Beth H. Klingensmith <~~Great Thesis on case!




Getting the Axe blog 




The 1912 Villisca Axe Murders blog 


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]]> The Villisca Axe Murders Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:42 In part two of The Villisca Axe Murders Alaina goes DEEP into the many suspects involved in the case. We’ve got a lot of crazy characters this time around. Turns out Josiah Moore had a mistress who was linked to one of his enemies, there’s also a detective who turns up with nefarious intentions, and finally blame gets shifted to a potential serial killer in the area. And of course to finish things off we’ll get into the haunting of the home which includes a pretty recent life threatening event. The Man From The Train by Bill James  A Nightmare in Villisca by Richard Estep  Villisca by Roy Marshall  The 1910s Axe Murders by Beth H. Klingensmith <~~Great Thesis on case! Getting the Axe blog  The 1912 Villisca Axe Murders blog  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Scribd: Right now, Scribd is offering our listeners a FREE 60-day trial!  Go to try.scribd.MORBID for your free trial! GoodRX: For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.com/morbid Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTAR.com/MORBID MVMT: Join the MVMT and get 15% off today — with FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS — by going to MVMT.com/MORBID In part two of The Villisca Axe Murders Alaina goes DEEP into the many suspects involved in the case. We’ve got a lot of crazy characters this time around. Turns out Josiah Moore had a mistress who was linked to one of his enemies, there’s also a detective who turns up with nefarious intentions, and finally blame gets shifted to a potential serial killer in the area. And of course to finish things off we’ll get into the haunting of the home which includes a pretty recent life threatening event. The Man From The Train by Bill James  A Nightmare in Villisca by Richard Estep  Villisca by Roy Marshall  The 1910s Axe Murders by Beth H. Klingensmith <~~Great Thesis on case! Getting the Axe blog  The 1912 Villisca Axe Murders blog  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Scribd: Right now, Scribd is offering our listeners a FREE 60-day trial!  Go to try.scribd.MORBID for your free trial! GoodRX: For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.com/morbid Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTAR.com/MORBID MVMT: Join the MVMT and get 15% off today — with FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS — by going to MVMT.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 272 tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-18:/posts/7962015 The Villisca Axe Murders Part 1 If you know true crime then you know The Villisca Axe Murders. In 1912 an entire family and two house guests were brutally killed in their sleep by a cold blooded beast. There have been a couple suspects over the years, but somehow this case remains officially unsolved. The details are spine chilling, but the case itself is one of the most fascinating. 



Amazing sources used for this episode include:



The Man From The Train by Bill James 




A Nightmare in Villisca By Richard Estep 




Villisca by Roy Marshall 




1912 Villisca Axe Murders Blog 



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:04:14 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-villisca-axe-murders-part-1-ITp__QD6 If you know true crime then you know The Villisca Axe Murders. In 1912 an entire family and two house guests were brutally killed in their sleep by a cold blooded beast. There have been a couple suspects over the years, but somehow this case remains officially unsolved. The details are spine chilling, but the case itself is one of the most fascinating. 



Amazing sources used for this episode include:



The Man From The Train by Bill James 




A Nightmare in Villisca By Richard Estep 




Villisca by Roy Marshall 




1912 Villisca Axe Murders Blog 



As always, thank you to our sponsors:



HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! — with

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> The Villisca Axe Murders Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:26:51 If you know true crime then you know The Villisca Axe Murders. In 1912 an entire family and two house guests were brutally killed in their sleep by a cold blooded beast. There have been a couple suspects over the years, but somehow this case remains officially unsolved. The details are spine chilling, but the case itself is one of the most fascinating.  Amazing sources used for this episode include: The Man From The Train by Bill James  A Nightmare in Villisca By Richard Estep  Villisca by Roy Marshall  1912 Villisca Axe Murders Blog  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! — with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/[Morbid] CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play..That’s friends, without the r—Best Fiends. If you know true crime then you know The Villisca Axe Murders. In 1912 an entire family and two house guests were brutally killed in their sleep by a cold blooded beast. There have been a couple suspects over the years, but somehow this case remains officially unsolved. The details are spine chilling, but the case itself is one of the most fascinating.  Amazing sources used for this episode include: The Man From The Train by Bill James  A Nightmare in Villisca By Richard Estep  Villisca by Roy Marshall  1912 Villisca Axe Murders Blog  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! — with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/[Morbid] CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play..That’s friends, without the r—Best Fiends. exhibit c true full 271 tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-14:/posts/7960476 Jodi Arias Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander met in September of 2006 and from day one they were hooked on each other. Their relationship started getting toxic when Jodi became overly possessive and started listening in on Travis’s conversations when he was unaware. Travis broke things off with Jodi but the two of them never really stopped seeing each other, even when Jodi’s toxic behaviour was in full bloom. Unfortunately things escalated in June 2008 and Jodi murdered Travis in his own home. The details involved in this case are truly mind boggling. 



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:25:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jodi-arias-M_qBBUDZ Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander met in September of 2006 and from day one they were hooked on each other. Their relationship started getting toxic when Jodi became overly possessive and started listening in on Travis’s conversations when he was unaware. Travis broke things off with Jodi but the two of them never really stopped seeing each other, even when Jodi’s toxic behaviour was in full bloom. Unfortunately things escalated in June 2008 and Jodi murdered Travis in his own home. The details involved in this case are truly mind boggling. 



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]]> Jodi Arias Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:16 Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander met in September of 2006 and from day one they were hooked on each other. Their relationship started getting toxic when Jodi became overly possessive and started listening in on Travis’s conversations when he was unaware. Travis broke things off with Jodi but the two of them never really stopped seeing each other, even when Jodi’s toxic behaviour was in full bloom. Unfortunately things escalated in June 2008 and Jodi murdered Travis in his own home. The details involved in this case are truly mind boggling.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Pretty Litter: Do what I did and make the switch TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order Stamps.com: Save time and money with Stamps.com & with our promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale  Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Curology:  You can start your Curology journey just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID. If prescribed, just pay $5 for shipping and handling!! Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander met in September of 2006 and from day one they were hooked on each other. Their relationship started getting toxic when Jodi became overly possessive and started listening in on Travis’s conversations when he was unaware. Travis broke things off with Jodi but the two of them never really stopped seeing each other, even when Jodi’s toxic behaviour was in full bloom. Unfortunately things escalated in June 2008 and Jodi murdered Travis in his own home. The details involved in this case are truly mind boggling.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Pretty Litter: Do what I did and make the switch TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order Stamps.com: Save time and money with Stamps.com & with our promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale  Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Curology:  You can start your Curology journey just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID. If prescribed, just pay $5 for shipping and handling!! exhibit c true full 270 tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-11:/posts/7958395 *BONUS* Listener Tales Patreon Edition: PART 2 A bonus spoopy listener tales brought to you by the Patronisi! This episode features an almost country massacre, a mountain dew seance, a ghost simply called “The Man,” and more!!! Hold on to your butts. 



P.s These patreon-penned listener tales are so great that we’ve decided to add one Patreon Listener tales episode to the regularly scheduled programming for the rest of October!! Party.

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]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:21:40 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-listener-tales-patreon-edition-part-2-nuFyDs7p A bonus spoopy listener tales brought to you by the Patronisi! This episode features an almost country massacre, a mountain dew seance, a ghost simply called “The Man,” and more!!! Hold on to your butts. 



P.s These patreon-penned listener tales are so great that we’ve decided to add one Patreon Listener tales episode to the regularly scheduled programming for the rest of October!! Party.

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]]> *BONUS* Listener Tales Patreon Edition: PART 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:13 A bonus spoopy listener tales brought to you by the Patronisi! This episode features an almost country massacre, a mountain dew seance, a ghost simply called “The Man,” and more!!! Hold on to your butts.  P.s These patreon-penned listener tales are so great that we’ve decided to add one Patreon Listener tales episode to the regularly scheduled programming for the rest of October!! Party. A bonus spoopy listener tales brought to you by the Patronisi! This episode features an almost country massacre, a mountain dew seance, a ghost simply called “The Man,” and more!!! Hold on to your butts.  P.s These patreon-penned listener tales are so great that we’ve decided to add one Patreon Listener tales episode to the regularly scheduled programming for the rest of October!! Party. exhibit c true full 310 tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-09:/posts/7957650 The Murder of Nancy Rentz Nancy Rentz was a woman who was loved and cared about by so many people; her parents, her twin sister, her younger sister, her brother and her children. She undeniably touched the lives of everyone around her and truly just seemed like one of the most beautiful people inside and out. Unfortunately Nancy was killed by one of the people who was supposed to love and protect her throughout life: her husband, Brad Cooper. 



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. ShelterSafe.ca provides information to help connect women and their children across Canada with the nearest shelter for safety and support.



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.24/7 Help Line: 1-855-242-3310

.Available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who are seeking immediate crisis intervention.



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]]> Sat, 9 Oct 2021 22:56:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-nancy-rentz-V6eaSujI Nancy Rentz was a woman who was loved and cared about by so many people; her parents, her twin sister, her younger sister, her brother and her children. She undeniably touched the lives of everyone around her and truly just seemed like one of the most beautiful people inside and out. Unfortunately Nancy was killed by one of the people who was supposed to love and protect her throughout life: her husband, Brad Cooper. 



If you or someone you know is being affected by domestic violence please reach out to these resources:



National Domestic Violence Hotline:

. Website: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/

. Phone Number: 1800-799- SAFE (7233)

. OR TEXT “Start” to 88788



Shelter Safe:

. ShelterSafe.ca provides information to help connect women and their children across Canada with the nearest shelter for safety and support.



Hope for Wellness:

.24/7 Help Line: 1-855-242-3310

.Available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who are seeking immediate crisis intervention.



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]]> The Murder of Nancy Rentz Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:03 Nancy Rentz was a woman who was loved and cared about by so many people; her parents, her twin sister, her younger sister, her brother and her children. She undeniably touched the lives of everyone around her and truly just seemed like one of the most beautiful people inside and out. Unfortunately Nancy was killed by one of the people who was supposed to love and protect her throughout life: her husband, Brad Cooper.  If you or someone you know is being affected by domestic violence please reach out to these resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline: . Website: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/ . Phone Number: 1800-799- SAFE (7233) . OR TEXT “Start” to 88788 Shelter Safe: . ShelterSafe.ca provides information to help connect women and their children across Canada with the nearest shelter for safety and support. Hope for Wellness: .24/7 Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 .Available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who are seeking immediate crisis intervention. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/morbid and take care of number one with some online therapy, because you deserve to invest in your greatest asset – you. Purple: Go to Purple.com/matcp10, promo code matcp10, for 10% off any order of $200 or more. HunterDouglas: Visit HunterDouglas.com/morbid TODAY for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your windows. Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid NortonLifeLock: Save 25% or more off your first year of Norton three sixty with LifeLock at Norton.com/MORBID Nancy Rentz was a woman who was loved and cared about by so many people; her parents, her twin sister, her younger sister, her brother and her children. She undeniably touched the lives of everyone around her and truly just seemed like one of the most beautiful people inside and out. Unfortunately Nancy was killed by one of the people who was supposed to love and protect her throughout life: her husband, Brad Cooper.  If you or someone you know is being affected by domestic violence please reach out to these resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline: . Website: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/ . Phone Number: 1800-799- SAFE (7233) . OR TEXT “Start” to 88788 Shelter Safe: . ShelterSafe.ca provides information to help connect women and their children across Canada with the nearest shelter for safety and support. Hope for Wellness: .24/7 Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 .Available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who are seeking immediate crisis intervention. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/morbid and take care of number one with some online therapy, because you deserve to invest in your greatest asset – you. Purple: Go to Purple.com/matcp10, promo code matcp10, for 10% off any order of $200 or more. HunterDouglas: Visit HunterDouglas.com/morbid TODAY for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your windows. Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid NortonLifeLock: Save 25% or more off your first year of Norton three sixty with LifeLock at Norton.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 269 tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-05:/posts/7955097 Listener Tales *Patreon Edition* October’s installment of listener tales is brought to you by the lovely patreons! We thought it might be nice to have them send in their stories for the month of October as a little celebration of the spooky season. Boy were they up for the task!! We have a piano playing ghost, a vortex bedroom and a baby stealing demon. Seriously. 





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]]> Tue, 5 Oct 2021 22:10:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-patreon-edition-LpNgOhdf October’s installment of listener tales is brought to you by the lovely patreons! We thought it might be nice to have them send in their stories for the month of October as a little celebration of the spooky season. Boy were they up for the task!! We have a piano playing ghost, a vortex bedroom and a baby stealing demon. Seriously. 





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]]> Listener Tales *Patreon Edition* Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:36 October’s installment of listener tales is brought to you by the lovely patreons! We thought it might be nice to have them send in their stories for the month of October as a little celebration of the spooky season. Boy were they up for the task!! We have a piano playing ghost, a vortex bedroom and a baby stealing demon. Seriously.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hello Fresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code MORBID Gabi: Start saving on your auto insurance today! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID to start saving today! First Leaf: Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/slash morbid to get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping!! Simplisafe: Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/Morbid. SimpliSafe is offering 20% off your entire new system and your first month of monitoring service FREE, when you enroll in Interactive Monitoring. October’s installment of listener tales is brought to you by the lovely patreons! We thought it might be nice to have them send in their stories for the month of October as a little celebration of the spooky season. Boy were they up for the task!! We have a piano playing ghost, a vortex bedroom and a baby stealing demon. Seriously.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hello Fresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code MORBID Gabi: Start saving on your auto insurance today! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID to start saving today! First Leaf: Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/slash morbid to get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping!! Simplisafe: Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/Morbid. SimpliSafe is offering 20% off your entire new system and your first month of monitoring service FREE, when you enroll in Interactive Monitoring. exhibit c true full 308 tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-03:/posts/7953785 The Railroad Killer As promised, we are talking today about the serial killer from Episode 266. In that episode, we focused on the only survivor of his crimes, Holly Dunn. Today, we take a walk through all of his crimes. 
Throughout the 80's and 90's, Angel Maturino Resendiz was one of the most brutal killers the United States had ever seen. Known by the media as the Railroad Killer, he stalked victims nears railroad tracks before brutally butchering them either next to the tracks or in their own homes. His mode of operation involved sexual assault and a gruesome amount of overkill. He moved freely between his home in Mexico and the States before finally being caught through fingerprints and SNA. After a reign of terror that was as prolific as it was terrorizing, he was fortunately coerced into turning himself into authorities in 1999.



Sole Survivor by Holly Dunn 



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]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 00:34:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-railroad-killer-ukRCVjwM As promised, we are talking today about the serial killer from Episode 266. In that episode, we focused on the only survivor of his crimes, Holly Dunn. Today, we take a walk through all of his crimes. 
Throughout the 80's and 90's, Angel Maturino Resendiz was one of the most brutal killers the United States had ever seen. Known by the media as the Railroad Killer, he stalked victims nears railroad tracks before brutally butchering them either next to the tracks or in their own homes. His mode of operation involved sexual assault and a gruesome amount of overkill. He moved freely between his home in Mexico and the States before finally being caught through fingerprints and SNA. After a reign of terror that was as prolific as it was terrorizing, he was fortunately coerced into turning himself into authorities in 1999.



Sole Survivor by Holly Dunn 



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]]> The Railroad Killer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:03 As promised, we are talking today about the serial killer from Episode 266. In that episode, we focused on the only survivor of his crimes, Holly Dunn. Today, we take a walk through all of his crimes.  Throughout the 80's and 90's, Angel Maturino Resendiz was one of the most brutal killers the United States had ever seen. Known by the media as the Railroad Killer, he stalked victims nears railroad tracks before brutally butchering them either next to the tracks or in their own homes. His mode of operation involved sexual assault and a gruesome amount of overkill. He moved freely between his home in Mexico and the States before finally being caught through fingerprints and SNA. After a reign of terror that was as prolific as it was terrorizing, he was fortunately coerced into turning himself into authorities in 1999. Sole Survivor by Holly Dunn  As always, thank you to our beautiful sponsors! Hello Fresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Liquid IV: Grab your favorite Liquid I.V. flavors nationwide at Walmart or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout! Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping! Candid: Go to CandidCO.com/morbid and use code morbid Brooklinen:    Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code MORBID to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100 As promised, we are talking today about the serial killer from Episode 266. In that episode, we focused on the only survivor of his crimes, Holly Dunn. Today, we take a walk through all of his crimes.  Throughout the 80's and 90's, Angel Maturino Resendiz was one of the most brutal killers the United States had ever seen. Known by the media as the Railroad Killer, he stalked victims nears railroad tracks before brutally butchering them either next to the tracks or in their own homes. His mode of operation involved sexual assault and a gruesome amount of overkill. He moved freely between his home in Mexico and the States before finally being caught through fingerprints and SNA. After a reign of terror that was as prolific as it was terrorizing, he was fortunately coerced into turning himself into authorities in 1999. Sole Survivor by Holly Dunn  As always, thank you to our beautiful sponsors! Hello Fresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Liquid IV: Grab your favorite Liquid I.V. flavors nationwide at Walmart or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout! Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping! Candid: Go to CandidCO.com/morbid and use code morbid Brooklinen:    Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code MORBID to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100 exhibit c true full 268 tag:audioboom.com,2021-09-28:/posts/7950214 The Unexplained Death of Ellen Rae Greenberg Today Ash brings you the truly infuriating case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a beautiful, caring 27 year old woman who had everything going for her. She had a great relationship with her family and friends, a  job as a first grade teacher, and plans to marry her fiance Sam in the coming months. There was no indication that Ellen was struggling with suicidal thoughts, yet somehow on January 26th 2011 when she was discovered dead on her kitchen floor after suffering 20+ stab wounds, her death was ruled a suicide.



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]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:53:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unexplained-death-of-ellen-rae-greenberg-tVEt14IL Today Ash brings you the truly infuriating case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a beautiful, caring 27 year old woman who had everything going for her. She had a great relationship with her family and friends, a  job as a first grade teacher, and plans to marry her fiance Sam in the coming months. There was no indication that Ellen was struggling with suicidal thoughts, yet somehow on January 26th 2011 when she was discovered dead on her kitchen floor after suffering 20+ stab wounds, her death was ruled a suicide.



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]]> The Unexplained Death of Ellen Rae Greenberg Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:17 Today Ash brings you the truly infuriating case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a beautiful, caring 27 year old woman who had everything going for her. She had a great relationship with her family and friends, a  job as a first grade teacher, and plans to marry her fiance Sam in the coming months. There was no indication that Ellen was struggling with suicidal thoughts, yet somehow on January 26th 2011 when she was discovered dead on her kitchen floor after suffering 20+ stab wounds, her death was ruled a suicide. Justice For Ellen Rae Greenberg Petition As always, thank you to our sponsors: Better Help: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Rothys: Right now, you can get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID Embr: Listeners can get $50 off by going to embrwave.com/morbid Edmunds: Edmunds is here to guide you to your perfect vehicle. Visit Edmunds.com to see their Best Car Rankings and search for vehicles near you! Today Ash brings you the truly infuriating case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a beautiful, caring 27 year old woman who had everything going for her. She had a great relationship with her family and friends, a  job as a first grade teacher, and plans to marry her fiance Sam in the coming months. There was no indication that Ellen was struggling with suicidal thoughts, yet somehow on January 26th 2011 when she was discovered dead on her kitchen floor after suffering 20+ stab wounds, her death was ruled a suicide. Justice For Ellen Rae Greenberg Petition As always, thank you to our sponsors: Better Help: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Rothys: Right now, you can get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/MORBID Embr: Listeners can get $50 off by going to embrwave.com/morbid Edmunds: Edmunds is here to guide you to your perfect vehicle. Visit Edmunds.com to see their Best Car Rankings and search for vehicles near you! exhibit c true full 267 tag:audioboom.com,2021-09-25:/posts/7948702 The Unbelievable Survival Story of Holly K. Dunn Alaina brings us the tale of Holly K Dunn who survived a brutal attack at the hands of an evil, deranged man. Holly’s survival tale is incredibly inspiring but also heartbreaking because through it she lost an amazing boyfriend, Chris Maier. Chris Maier and Holly had recently begun dating and were just enjoying an evening stroll by a set of railroad tracks when a man came out of the dark in front of them and attacked them. What Holly didn’t find out for two years was that this man was one of the most notorious serial killers.



Check out Holly's book!

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Holly's House



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]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2021 23:39:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unbelievable-survival-story-of-holly-k-dunn-BAqGRV8K Alaina brings us the tale of Holly K Dunn who survived a brutal attack at the hands of an evil, deranged man. Holly’s survival tale is incredibly inspiring but also heartbreaking because through it she lost an amazing boyfriend, Chris Maier. Chris Maier and Holly had recently begun dating and were just enjoying an evening stroll by a set of railroad tracks when a man came out of the dark in front of them and attacked them. What Holly didn’t find out for two years was that this man was one of the most notorious serial killers.



Check out Holly's book!

Sole Survivor by Holly K. Dunn



Holly's House



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]]> The Unbelievable Survival Story of Holly K. Dunn Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:04 Alaina brings us the tale of Holly K Dunn who survived a brutal attack at the hands of an evil, deranged man. Holly’s survival tale is incredibly inspiring but also heartbreaking because through it she lost an amazing boyfriend, Chris Maier. Chris Maier and Holly had recently begun dating and were just enjoying an evening stroll by a set of railroad tracks when a man came out of the dark in front of them and attacked them. What Holly didn’t find out for two years was that this man was one of the most notorious serial killers. Check out Holly's book! Sole Survivor by Holly K. Dunn Holly's House Gabby Petito's family. has asked that in lieu of flowers, if you can, please send donations to the Future Gabby Petito Foundation through the Johnny mac Foundation at: https://johnnymacfoundation.org  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hello Fresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play Scribd:.  Go to try.scribd.com/MORBID for your free 60 day trial. Curology: You can start your Curology journey just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID.  Monday.com: Tap into the magic of your team with monday.com Work OS, sign up for your free two-week trial at monday.com today! Alaina brings us the tale of Holly K Dunn who survived a brutal attack at the hands of an evil, deranged man. Holly’s survival tale is incredibly inspiring but also heartbreaking because through it she lost an amazing boyfriend, Chris Maier. Chris Maier and Holly had recently begun dating and were just enjoying an evening stroll by a set of railroad tracks when a man came out of the dark in front of them and attacked them. What Holly didn’t find out for two years was that this man was one of the most notorious serial killers. Check out Holly's book! Sole Survivor by Holly K. Dunn Holly's House Gabby Petito's family. has asked that in lieu of flowers, if you can, please send donations to the Future Gabby Petito Foundation through the Johnny mac Foundation at: https://johnnymacfoundation.org  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hello Fresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play Scribd:.  Go to try.scribd.com/MORBID for your free 60 day trial. Curology: You can start your Curology journey just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID.  Monday.com: Tap into the magic of your team with monday.com Work OS, sign up for your free two-week trial at monday.com today! exhibit c true full 266 tag:audioboom.com,2021-09-23:/posts/7947530 Tragedy & True Crime at the Jean Harlow House Some say the Jean Harlow house where she lived with her husband Paul Bern is one of the most haunted homes in America. The house certainly saw its fair share of tragedy and deaths which we’ll cover in this episode. You might be shocked to find out the house even has a connection to the Manson family!



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]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:26:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/tragedy-true-crime-at-the-jean-harlow-house-tlu58SnE Some say the Jean Harlow house where she lived with her husband Paul Bern is one of the most haunted homes in America. The house certainly saw its fair share of tragedy and deaths which we’ll cover in this episode. You might be shocked to find out the house even has a connection to the Manson family!



Fate Article mentioned at the end of the episode



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]]> Tragedy & True Crime at the Jean Harlow House Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:09 Some say the Jean Harlow house where she lived with her husband Paul Bern is one of the most haunted homes in America. The house certainly saw its fair share of tragedy and deaths which we’ll cover in this episode. You might be shocked to find out the house even has a connection to the Manson family! Fate Article mentioned at the end of the episode As always, thank you to our sponsors: Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/morbid and break the cycle Embr: Listeners can get $50 off by going to embrwave.com/morbid Norton Life Lock: Save 25% or more off your first year of Norton three sixty with LifeLock at Norton.com/MORBID  Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid14 and use code morbid14 for up to 14 free meals, including free shipping! Some say the Jean Harlow house where she lived with her husband Paul Bern is one of the most haunted homes in America. The house certainly saw its fair share of tragedy and deaths which we’ll cover in this episode. You might be shocked to find out the house even has a connection to the Manson family! Fate Article mentioned at the end of the episode As always, thank you to our sponsors: Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/morbid and break the cycle Embr: Listeners can get $50 off by going to embrwave.com/morbid Norton Life Lock: Save 25% or more off your first year of Norton three sixty with LifeLock at Norton.com/MORBID  Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid14 and use code morbid14 for up to 14 free meals, including free shipping! exhibit c true full 265 tag:audioboom.com,2021-09-19:/posts/7944918 The New England Vampire Panic Today Alaina decided to take it to a vampiric place. During the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries New England was struggling with severe outbreaks of Consumption.  To better explain this plague that caused severe pain, bloody hacking coughs and the victim to seemingly waste away without explanation, they turned to the supernatural. When entire families began falling victim to its brutal clutches, it simply had to be vampires who had taken host in their loved ones ailing bodies to suck the life from the remaining members. Come on in for a dive into a world where eating the ashes of an exhumed family member's decomposing heart was considered medicine.


Great resources used:



Mercy: The Last New England Vampire by Sarah L. Thomson 




Food For the Dead: On the Trail of New England's Vampires by Michael E. Bell 




A History of Vampires in New England by Thomas D A'gostino 



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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2021 21:10:07 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-new-england-vampire-panic-4b6eW1Ef Today Alaina decided to take it to a vampiric place. During the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries New England was struggling with severe outbreaks of Consumption.  To better explain this plague that caused severe pain, bloody hacking coughs and the victim to seemingly waste away without explanation, they turned to the supernatural. When entire families began falling victim to its brutal clutches, it simply had to be vampires who had taken host in their loved ones ailing bodies to suck the life from the remaining members. Come on in for a dive into a world where eating the ashes of an exhumed family member's decomposing heart was considered medicine.


Great resources used:



Mercy: The Last New England Vampire by Sarah L. Thomson 




Food For the Dead: On the Trail of New England's Vampires by Michael E. Bell 




A History of Vampires in New England by Thomas D A'gostino 



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]]> The New England Vampire Panic Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:42 Today Alaina decided to take it to a vampiric place. During the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries New England was struggling with severe outbreaks of Consumption.  To better explain this plague that caused severe pain, bloody hacking coughs and the victim to seemingly waste away without explanation, they turned to the supernatural. When entire families began falling victim to its brutal clutches, it simply had to be vampires who had taken host in their loved ones ailing bodies to suck the life from the remaining members. Come on in for a dive into a world where eating the ashes of an exhumed family member's decomposing heart was considered medicine. Great resources used: Mercy: The Last New England Vampire by Sarah L. Thomson  Food For the Dead: On the Trail of New England's Vampires by Michael E. Bell  A History of Vampires in New England by Thomas D A'gostino  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! — with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Simplisafe: SimpliSafe is offering 20% off your entire new system and your first month of monitoring service FREE, when you enroll inInteractive Monitoring! Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid Caliper: You can try Caliper CBD risk-free for 30 days at TRYCALIPER.COM/MORBID If you don’t love it they’ll give you a full refund! Today Alaina decided to take it to a vampiric place. During the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries New England was struggling with severe outbreaks of Consumption.  To better explain this plague that caused severe pain, bloody hacking coughs and the victim to seemingly waste away without explanation, they turned to the supernatural. When entire families began falling victim to its brutal clutches, it simply had to be vampires who had taken host in their loved ones ailing bodies to suck the life from the remaining members. Come on in for a dive into a world where eating the ashes of an exhumed family member's decomposing heart was considered medicine. Great resources used: Mercy: The Last New England Vampire by Sarah L. Thomson  Food For the Dead: On the Trail of New England's Vampires by Michael E. Bell  A History of Vampires in New England by Thomas D A'gostino  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! — with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Simplisafe: SimpliSafe is offering 20% off your entire new system and your first month of monitoring service FREE, when you enroll inInteractive Monitoring! Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid Caliper: You can try Caliper CBD risk-free for 30 days at TRYCALIPER.COM/MORBID If you don’t love it they’ll give you a full refund! exhibit c true full 264 tag:audioboom.com,2021-09-14:/posts/7942247 The Murder of Mackenzie Cowell Mackenzie Cowell was a beautiful 17 year old girl with her entire life ahead of her. She was going to high school, on the dance team, modelling and taking classes at the Wenatchee Academy of Hair design. Mackenzie’s life was cut short and in such a brutal manner that it left Wenatchee stunned. Mackenzie's body was found stabbed, strangled, and mutilated. The case takes so many twists and turns with drug informants, potential cases of mistaken identity and eventually a conviction that left some wondering if the right person was behind bars.





Gabby Petito GoFundMe <~~This will aid in search efforts to find her!


Washington Post article Ash mentioned in the episode 



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]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 22:42:02 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-mackenzie-cowell-bWk4H9dH Mackenzie Cowell was a beautiful 17 year old girl with her entire life ahead of her. She was going to high school, on the dance team, modelling and taking classes at the Wenatchee Academy of Hair design. Mackenzie’s life was cut short and in such a brutal manner that it left Wenatchee stunned. Mackenzie's body was found stabbed, strangled, and mutilated. The case takes so many twists and turns with drug informants, potential cases of mistaken identity and eventually a conviction that left some wondering if the right person was behind bars.





Gabby Petito GoFundMe <~~This will aid in search efforts to find her!


Washington Post article Ash mentioned in the episode 



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]]> The Murder of Mackenzie Cowell Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:39 Mackenzie Cowell was a beautiful 17 year old girl with her entire life ahead of her. She was going to high school, on the dance team, modelling and taking classes at the Wenatchee Academy of Hair design. Mackenzie’s life was cut short and in such a brutal manner that it left Wenatchee stunned. Mackenzie's body was found stabbed, strangled, and mutilated. The case takes so many twists and turns with drug informants, potential cases of mistaken identity and eventually a conviction that left some wondering if the right person was behind bars. Gabby Petito GoFundMe <~~This will aid in search efforts to find her! Washington Post article Ash mentioned in the episode  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Stamps.com: with promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. DailyHarvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 Mackenzie Cowell was a beautiful 17 year old girl with her entire life ahead of her. She was going to high school, on the dance team, modelling and taking classes at the Wenatchee Academy of Hair design. Mackenzie’s life was cut short and in such a brutal manner that it left Wenatchee stunned. Mackenzie's body was found stabbed, strangled, and mutilated. The case takes so many twists and turns with drug informants, potential cases of mistaken identity and eventually a conviction that left some wondering if the right person was behind bars. Gabby Petito GoFundMe <~~This will aid in search efforts to find her! Washington Post article Ash mentioned in the episode  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Stamps.com: with promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. DailyHarvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 exhibit c true full 263 tag:audioboom.com,2021-09-12:/posts/7940870 The Sunset Strip Killers Part 2 Part two of The Sunset Strip Killers is here! We find out  what happened with Jack Murray’s murder and who exactly carried that out…wink wink nudge nudge. Eventually someone loses it and turns on the other, and Carol and Doug land themselves in prison. Guest appearance by Veronica Compton.





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]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:58:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sunset-strip-killers-part-2-jH_tTA67 Part two of The Sunset Strip Killers is here! We find out  what happened with Jack Murray’s murder and who exactly carried that out…wink wink nudge nudge. Eventually someone loses it and turns on the other, and Carol and Doug land themselves in prison. Guest appearance by Veronica Compton.





"Cathy" Doe Network 




Valencia Jane Doe 




Malibu Jane Doe 




Newhall Jane Doe 



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]]> The Sunset Strip Killers Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:39 Part two of The Sunset Strip Killers is here! We find out  what happened with Jack Murray’s murder and who exactly carried that out…*wink wink nudge nudge.* Eventually someone loses it and turns on the other, and Carol and Doug land themselves in prison. Guest appearance by Veronica Compton. "Cathy" Doe Network  Valencia Jane Doe  Malibu Jane Doe  Newhall Jane Doe  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid AMC Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid Gabi: Go to Gabi.com/MORBID to start saving today! It’s totally free! Scribd: Right now, Scribd is offering our listeners a FREE 60-day trial! Go to Try.Scribd.com/MORBID for your free trial. Part two of The Sunset Strip Killers is here! We find out  what happened with Jack Murray’s murder and who exactly carried that out…*wink wink nudge nudge.* Eventually someone loses it and turns on the other, and Carol and Doug land themselves in prison. Guest appearance by Veronica Compton. "Cathy" Doe Network  Valencia Jane Doe  Malibu Jane Doe  Newhall Jane Doe  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid AMC Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid Gabi: Go to Gabi.com/MORBID to start saving today! It’s totally free! Scribd: Right now, Scribd is offering our listeners a FREE 60-day trial! Go to Try.Scribd.com/MORBID for your free trial. exhibit c true full 262 tag:audioboom.com,2021-09-08:/posts/7938267 The Sunset Strip Killers Part 1 Alaina brings us another 2 part series this week, this time we’re talking about the Sunset Strip Killers, Doug Clark and Carol Bundy. It’s always wild to us how two shockingly depraved people can find each other like this, and this case brings wild to a new level. Together Doug and Carol would kill sex workers. Carol is only suspected in two murders; many are convinced she helped with more.



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Doug Clark and Carol Bundy by Nancy Veysey & Ryan Decker

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]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2021 19:38:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sunset-strip-killers-part-1-jwmk9UHT Alaina brings us another 2 part series this week, this time we’re talking about the Sunset Strip Killers, Doug Clark and Carol Bundy. It’s always wild to us how two shockingly depraved people can find each other like this, and this case brings wild to a new level. Together Doug and Carol would kill sex workers. Carol is only suspected in two murders; many are convinced she helped with more.



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Doug Clark and Carol Bundy by Nancy Veysey & Ryan Decker

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]]> The Sunset Strip Killers Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:19 Alaina brings us another 2 part series this week, this time we’re talking about the Sunset Strip Killers, Doug Clark and Carol Bundy. It’s always wild to us how two shockingly depraved people can find each other like this, and this case brings wild to a new level. Together Doug and Carol would kill sex workers. Carol is only suspected in two murders; many are convinced she helped with more. Great sources! Murder on the Sunset Strip by Kim Cresswell  Doug Clark and Carol Bundy by Nancy Veysey & Ryan Decker The Big Book of Serial Killers by Jack Rosewood As always thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/Morbid and take care of number one with some online therapy, because you deserve to invest in your greatest asset – you. GoodRx:Start saving up to eighty percent on your prescriptions today. Go to GoodRX.com/morbid Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Thrive Market: Go to Thrive Marke.com/MORBID  Join today to get $20 off your first order AND a FREE gift!  FirstLeaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid Alaina brings us another 2 part series this week, this time we’re talking about the Sunset Strip Killers, Doug Clark and Carol Bundy. It’s always wild to us how two shockingly depraved people can find each other like this, and this case brings wild to a new level. Together Doug and Carol would kill sex workers. Carol is only suspected in two murders; many are convinced she helped with more. Great sources! Murder on the Sunset Strip by Kim Cresswell  Doug Clark and Carol Bundy by Nancy Veysey & Ryan Decker The Big Book of Serial Killers by Jack Rosewood As always thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/Morbid and take care of number one with some online therapy, because you deserve to invest in your greatest asset – you. GoodRx:Start saving up to eighty percent on your prescriptions today. Go to GoodRX.com/morbid Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Thrive Market: Go to Thrive Marke.com/MORBID  Join today to get $20 off your first order AND a FREE gift!  FirstLeaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid exhibit c true full 261 tag:audioboom.com,2021-09-04:/posts/7935972 Listener Tales 32 Listener tales 31 brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!! This set of listener tales includes your grandparents purchasing a straight up murder house that then becomes yours, a murderer who gets out of prison and curates his own Taco stand, a trip to the hotsprings that takes a terrible turn and SO MUCH MORE. You guys never cease to amaze us with your tales. If you’d like to send in your own tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and include “Listener Tale” somewhere in your subject line!



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]]> Sat, 4 Sep 2021 17:53:22 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-32-BrSG6tg3 Listener tales 31 brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!! This set of listener tales includes your grandparents purchasing a straight up murder house that then becomes yours, a murderer who gets out of prison and curates his own Taco stand, a trip to the hotsprings that takes a terrible turn and SO MUCH MORE. You guys never cease to amaze us with your tales. If you’d like to send in your own tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and include “Listener Tale” somewhere in your subject line!



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]]> Listener Tales 32 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:30 Listener tales 31 brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!! This set of listener tales includes your grandparents purchasing a straight up murder house that then becomes yours, a murderer who gets out of prison and curates his own Taco stand, a trip to the hotsprings that takes a terrible turn and SO MUCH MORE. You guys never cease to amaze us with your tales. If you’d like to send in your own tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and include “Listener Tale” somewhere in your subject line! Pumpkin Loaf with Maple Glaze Recipe Half Bakes Harvest Recipes (THE BEST) (Recipes are not ads or sponsored, just good recipes and chefs that I wanted to share!) As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use our code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 AthenaClub: Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc. Rothy’s: Head to Rothys.com/MORBID to find your new warm weather favorites today. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code MORBID. The Jordan Harbinger Show: Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations, OR search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts Listener tales 31 brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you!! This set of listener tales includes your grandparents purchasing a straight up murder house that then becomes yours, a murderer who gets out of prison and curates his own Taco stand, a trip to the hotsprings that takes a terrible turn and SO MUCH MORE. You guys never cease to amaze us with your tales. If you’d like to send in your own tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and include “Listener Tale” somewhere in your subject line! Pumpkin Loaf with Maple Glaze Recipe Half Bakes Harvest Recipes (THE BEST) (Recipes are not ads or sponsored, just good recipes and chefs that I wanted to share!) As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use our code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 AthenaClub: Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc. Rothy’s: Head to Rothys.com/MORBID to find your new warm weather favorites today. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code MORBID. The Jordan Harbinger Show: Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations, OR search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts exhibit c true full 299 tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-30:/posts/7932856 The Eastern State Penitentiary Ash promised you something haunted this week after Alaina’s three part deep dive into the Hillside Stranglers and boy did she pick a doozy. The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is supposedly one of America’s most haunted buildings. It has a fascinating, yet macabre history and it housed some of the world's most notorious criminals. We’ll get into all that history, talk about some of the most known prisoners and then dive into the most haunted cell blocks that remain standing today!



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]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:30:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-eastern-state-penitentiary-r2fJ3WGB Ash promised you something haunted this week after Alaina’s three part deep dive into the Hillside Stranglers and boy did she pick a doozy. The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is supposedly one of America’s most haunted buildings. It has a fascinating, yet macabre history and it housed some of the world's most notorious criminals. We’ll get into all that history, talk about some of the most known prisoners and then dive into the most haunted cell blocks that remain standing today!



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]]> The Eastern State Penitentiary Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:48 Ash promised you something haunted this week after Alaina’s three part deep dive into the Hillside Stranglers and boy did she pick a doozy. The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is supposedly one of America’s most haunted buildings. It has a fascinating, yet macabre history and it housed some of the world's most notorious criminals. We’ll get into all that history, talk about some of the most known prisoners and then dive into the most haunted cell blocks that remain standing today! Book used for research: The Eastern State Penitentiary by Francis X. Dolan (https://www.amazon.com/Eastern-State-Penitentiary-Francis-Dolan-ebook/dp/B009A6IMM8) As always, thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Check out online therapy with betterhelp.com/Morbid and be on your way to a little more ease. Monday.com: Visit monday.com/podcast for your free two-week trial. Simplisafe:  You can save 20% on your SimpliSafe security system AND get your first month free when you sign up for Interactive Monitoring service by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid to customize your system and start protecting your home and family. Everlane:  Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping. Norton Lifelock: Save 25%  or more off your first year of Norton three sixty with LifeLock at Norton.com/MORBID Ash promised you something haunted this week after Alaina’s three part deep dive into the Hillside Stranglers and boy did she pick a doozy. The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is supposedly one of America’s most haunted buildings. It has a fascinating, yet macabre history and it housed some of the world's most notorious criminals. We’ll get into all that history, talk about some of the most known prisoners and then dive into the most haunted cell blocks that remain standing today! Book used for research: The Eastern State Penitentiary by Francis X. Dolan (https://www.amazon.com/Eastern-State-Penitentiary-Francis-Dolan-ebook/dp/B009A6IMM8) As always, thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Check out online therapy with betterhelp.com/Morbid and be on your way to a little more ease. Monday.com: Visit monday.com/podcast for your free two-week trial. Simplisafe:  You can save 20% on your SimpliSafe security system AND get your first month free when you sign up for Interactive Monitoring service by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid to customize your system and start protecting your home and family. Everlane:  Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping. Norton Lifelock: Save 25%  or more off your first year of Norton three sixty with LifeLock at Norton.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 260 tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-27:/posts/7931842 The Hillside Stranglers Part 3 You’ve made it!! It’s the third and final episode on Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, the Hillside Stranglers. In this part we’ll go over the murders of Kimberly Martin, Cindy Hudspeth, Karen Mandic and Diane Wilder. Luckily in this final part the jig is up and Kenny takes Angelo down with him. We also get a lot of guest appearances from characters such as Veronica Compton and some dude named Steve.



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]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2021 23:24:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hillside-stranglers-part-3-cWxbyzeN You’ve made it!! It’s the third and final episode on Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, the Hillside Stranglers. In this part we’ll go over the murders of Kimberly Martin, Cindy Hudspeth, Karen Mandic and Diane Wilder. Luckily in this final part the jig is up and Kenny takes Angelo down with him. We also get a lot of guest appearances from characters such as Veronica Compton and some dude named Steve.



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Killing Cousins by OJ Modjeska



The Big Book of Serial Killers by Jack Rosewood



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]]> The Hillside Stranglers Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:55:13 You’ve made it!! It’s the third and final episode on Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, the Hillside Stranglers. In this part we’ll go over the murders of Kimberly Martin, Cindy Hudspeth, Karen Mandic and Diane Wilder. Luckily in this final part the jig is up and Kenny takes Angelo down with him. We also get a lot of guest appearances from characters such as Veronica Compton and some dude named Steve. The Hillside Stranglers by Darcy O'Brien Killing Cousins by OJ Modjeska The Big Book of Serial Killers by Jack Rosewood As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Brooklinen: · Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code MORBID to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100 BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MORBID Native: Stay fresh, stay clean with Native by going to NativeDeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout, and get 25% off your first order. Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout You’ve made it!! It’s the third and final episode on Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, the Hillside Stranglers. In this part we’ll go over the murders of Kimberly Martin, Cindy Hudspeth, Karen Mandic and Diane Wilder. Luckily in this final part the jig is up and Kenny takes Angelo down with him. We also get a lot of guest appearances from characters such as Veronica Compton and some dude named Steve. The Hillside Stranglers by Darcy O'Brien Killing Cousins by OJ Modjeska The Big Book of Serial Killers by Jack Rosewood As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Brooklinen: · Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code MORBID to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100 BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MORBID Native: Stay fresh, stay clean with Native by going to NativeDeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout, and get 25% off your first order. Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout exhibit c true full 259 tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-24:/posts/7929375 The Hillside Stranglers Part 2 We’ve made it to part two of three of Alaina’s deep dive into the depraved minds of Angelo Buono and Kenny Biaanchi. If you’ve made it to this part, you know that this cousin duo is out on the sunset strip terrorizing the lives of young women. You can only terrorize one area for so long though and in this part they decide to switch up not only their way of getting victims, but also the process in which they torture and kill. This will be a tough one, and we hope to see you back for part three.



Great Sources:

Great blog post about Lissa Kastin's life and who she was before she was a Hillside Strangler victim



The Hillside Strangler by Darcy O'Brien



Killing Cousins by OK Modjeska





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]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hillside-stranglers-part-2-fkNqL2TG We’ve made it to part two of three of Alaina’s deep dive into the depraved minds of Angelo Buono and Kenny Biaanchi. If you’ve made it to this part, you know that this cousin duo is out on the sunset strip terrorizing the lives of young women. You can only terrorize one area for so long though and in this part they decide to switch up not only their way of getting victims, but also the process in which they torture and kill. This will be a tough one, and we hope to see you back for part three.



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]]> The Hillside Stranglers Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:00 We’ve made it to part two of three of Alaina’s deep dive into the depraved minds of Angelo Buono and Kenny Biaanchi. If you’ve made it to this part, you know that this cousin duo is out on the sunset strip terrorizing the lives of young women. You can only terrorize one area for so long though and in this part they decide to switch up not only their way of getting victims, but also the process in which they torture and kill. This will be a tough one, and we hope to see you back for part three. Great Sources: Great blog post about Lissa Kastin's life and who she was before she was a Hillside Strangler victim The Hillside Strangler by Darcy O'Brien Killing Cousins by OK Modjeska As always, thank you to our sponsors: Scribd: Go to try.scribd.com/MORBID for your free trial. Warby Parker: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/morbid Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID Edmunds: Visit Edmunds.com to see their Best Car Rankings and search for vehicles near you. We’ve made it to part two of three of Alaina’s deep dive into the depraved minds of Angelo Buono and Kenny Biaanchi. If you’ve made it to this part, you know that this cousin duo is out on the sunset strip terrorizing the lives of young women. You can only terrorize one area for so long though and in this part they decide to switch up not only their way of getting victims, but also the process in which they torture and kill. This will be a tough one, and we hope to see you back for part three. Great Sources: Great blog post about Lissa Kastin's life and who she was before she was a Hillside Strangler victim The Hillside Strangler by Darcy O'Brien Killing Cousins by OK Modjeska As always, thank you to our sponsors: Scribd: Go to try.scribd.com/MORBID for your free trial. Warby Parker: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/morbid Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID Edmunds: Visit Edmunds.com to see their Best Car Rankings and search for vehicles near you. exhibit c true full 258 tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-22:/posts/7928303 The Tragic Story of Barbara Daly Baekeland Ash brings us the story of Barbara Daly Baekeland, a New York socialite who ended up being murdered by her son Anthony “Tony” Baekeland. Barbara had a long history of mental illness and eventually her son did as well, some argue Tony’s mental illness began when his mother tried to “cure him of his homosexuality” by taking him to bed herself. This was definitely a hard one to get through, but is a fascinating case for sure.



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]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2021 21:52:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-story-of-barbara-daly-baekeland-9831KM6x Ash brings us the story of Barbara Daly Baekeland, a New York socialite who ended up being murdered by her son Anthony “Tony” Baekeland. Barbara had a long history of mental illness and eventually her son did as well, some argue Tony’s mental illness began when his mother tried to “cure him of his homosexuality” by taking him to bed herself. This was definitely a hard one to get through, but is a fascinating case for sure.



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]]> The Tragic Story of Barbara Daly Baekeland Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:28 Ash brings us the story of Barbara Daly Baekeland, a New York socialite who ended up being murdered by her son Anthony “Tony” Baekeland. Barbara had a long history of mental illness and eventually her son did as well, some argue Tony’s mental illness began when his mother tried to “cure him of his homosexuality” by taking him to bed herself. This was definitely a hard one to get through, but is a fascinating case for sure. As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 The Jordan Harbinger Show: You can’t go wrong with adding The Jordan Harbinger Show to your rotation.  It’s incredibly interesting, there’s never a dull show. Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Curology: You can start your Curology journey just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID Aurate: For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/morbid15 and use promo code morbid15 Monday.com: To start your free 14-day trial go to monday.com/podcast Ash brings us the story of Barbara Daly Baekeland, a New York socialite who ended up being murdered by her son Anthony “Tony” Baekeland. Barbara had a long history of mental illness and eventually her son did as well, some argue Tony’s mental illness began when his mother tried to “cure him of his homosexuality” by taking him to bed herself. This was definitely a hard one to get through, but is a fascinating case for sure. As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 The Jordan Harbinger Show: You can’t go wrong with adding The Jordan Harbinger Show to your rotation.  It’s incredibly interesting, there’s never a dull show. Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Curology: You can start your Curology journey just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/MORBID Aurate: For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/morbid15 and use promo code morbid15 Monday.com: To start your free 14-day trial go to monday.com/podcast exhibit c true full 257 tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-22:/posts/7928297 The Hillside Stranglers Part 1 Alaina has decided to really throw us for a loop this week with a multi-parter on the Hillside stranglers, Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi. We had to break this into two parts simply because even before they became murderous monsters, they were terrible. In part one we’ll go over some background on each of them, how they linked up and their first 2 murders.



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]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hillside-stranglers-part-1-pkxuAy9i Alaina has decided to really throw us for a loop this week with a multi-parter on the Hillside stranglers, Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi. We had to break this into two parts simply because even before they became murderous monsters, they were terrible. In part one we’ll go over some background on each of them, how they linked up and their first 2 murders.



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]]> The Hillside Stranglers Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:45 Alaina has decided to really throw us for a loop this week with a multi-parter on the Hillside stranglers, Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi. We had to break this into two parts simply because even before they became murderous monsters, they were terrible. In part one we’ll go over some background on each of them, how they linked up and their first 2 murders. Great source: The Hillside Stranglers by Darcy O'Brien As always, thank you to our sponsors, Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid Better Help: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MORBID Canva: Just go to Canva.me/morbid to get your FREE 45-day extended trial BestFiends: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play Alaina has decided to really throw us for a loop this week with a multi-parter on the Hillside stranglers, Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi. We had to break this into two parts simply because even before they became murderous monsters, they were terrible. In part one we’ll go over some background on each of them, how they linked up and their first 2 murders. Great source: The Hillside Stranglers by Darcy O'Brien As always, thank you to our sponsors, Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid Better Help: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MORBID Canva: Just go to Canva.me/morbid to get your FREE 45-day extended trial BestFiends: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play exhibit c true full 256 tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-19:/posts/7926536 Preview Dr. Death Season 3: Miracle Man Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question. From Wondery comes Season Three of the hit podcast, Dr. Death. MIRACLE MAN tells the story of a globe-trotting surgeon who seduces the medical world, and sweeps one woman off her feet. Hosted by Laura Beil.

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]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:58:41 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/preview-dr-death-season-3-miracle-man-qGbhF6_5 Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question. From Wondery comes Season Three of the hit podcast, Dr. Death. MIRACLE MAN tells the story of a globe-trotting surgeon who seduces the medical world, and sweeps one woman off her feet. Hosted by Laura Beil.

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]]> Preview Dr. Death Season 3: Miracle Man Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:05:36 Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question. From Wondery comes Season Three of the hit podcast, Dr. Death. MIRACLE MAN tells the story of a globe-trotting surgeon who seduces the medical world, and sweeps one woman off her feet. Hosted by Laura Beil. Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question. From Wondery comes Season Three of the hit podcast, Dr. Death. MIRACLE MAN tells the story of a globe-trotting surgeon who seduces the medical world, and sweeps one woman off her feet. Hosted by Laura Beil. exhibit c true full 293 tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-16:/posts/7924918 True Crime Songs with Ronnie & Ben from Watch What Crappens! This episode we are joined by Ronnie Karam and Ben Mandelker of the Watch What Crappens podcast, for something a bit different! Throughout the years recording Morbid we’ve come across an abundance of songs that were inspired by true crime events. We figured it would be pretty interesting to break down some of the crimes and songs with these fellas. We revisit the Moors murders to talk about The Smith’s ballad “Suffer Little Children,” reminisce on hearing Fastball’s “The Way” while having no idea that it was inspired by something dark and last but not least we dive into Neko Case’s “Deep Red Bells,” which was inspired by the Green River Killer’s victims. 



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]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:18:47 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/true-crime-songs-with-ronnie-ben-from-watch-what-crappens-17zim6MA This episode we are joined by Ronnie Karam and Ben Mandelker of the Watch What Crappens podcast, for something a bit different! Throughout the years recording Morbid we’ve come across an abundance of songs that were inspired by true crime events. We figured it would be pretty interesting to break down some of the crimes and songs with these fellas. We revisit the Moors murders to talk about The Smith’s ballad “Suffer Little Children,” reminisce on hearing Fastball’s “The Way” while having no idea that it was inspired by something dark and last but not least we dive into Neko Case’s “Deep Red Bells,” which was inspired by the Green River Killer’s victims. 



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]]> True Crime Songs with Ronnie & Ben from Watch What Crappens! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:36 This episode we are joined by Ronnie Karam and Ben Mandelker of the Watch What Crappens podcast, for something a bit different! Throughout the years recording Morbid we’ve come across an abundance of songs that were inspired by true crime events. We figured it would be pretty interesting to break down some of the crimes and songs with these fellas. We revisit the Moors murders to talk about The Smith’s ballad “Suffer Little Children,” reminisce on hearing Fastball’s “The Way” while having no idea that it was inspired by something dark and last but not least we dive into Neko Case’s “Deep Red Bells,” which was inspired by the Green River Killer’s victims.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Purple: Right now, you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10 Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code MORBID Simplisafe: As our listener, you can save 20% on your SimpliSafe security system AND get your first month free when you sign up for Interactive Monitoring service. Just visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid This episode we are joined by Ronnie Karam and Ben Mandelker of the Watch What Crappens podcast, for something a bit different! Throughout the years recording Morbid we’ve come across an abundance of songs that were inspired by true crime events. We figured it would be pretty interesting to break down some of the crimes and songs with these fellas. We revisit the Moors murders to talk about The Smith’s ballad “Suffer Little Children,” reminisce on hearing Fastball’s “The Way” while having no idea that it was inspired by something dark and last but not least we dive into Neko Case’s “Deep Red Bells,” which was inspired by the Green River Killer’s victims.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Purple: Right now, you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10 Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code MORBID Simplisafe: As our listener, you can save 20% on your SimpliSafe security system AND get your first month free when you sign up for Interactive Monitoring service. Just visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid exhibit c true full 255 tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-10:/posts/7921663 The Erdington Murders Y’all, if you haven’t heard of the Erdington murders then you’re in for a doozy. Ash goes over the case of two young women, Mary Ashford and Barbara Forrest who were murdered 157 years apart in Erdington. The way that the two cases mirror each other is just so bonkers and will have you questioning if some kind of Fear Street witch cursed the area. Oh also there’s a trial by combat, so there’s that.



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]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:01:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-erdington-murders-N9j7JpX0 Y’all, if you haven’t heard of the Erdington murders then you’re in for a doozy. Ash goes over the case of two young women, Mary Ashford and Barbara Forrest who were murdered 157 years apart in Erdington. The way that the two cases mirror each other is just so bonkers and will have you questioning if some kind of Fear Street witch cursed the area. Oh also there’s a trial by combat, so there’s that.



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]]> The Erdington Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:48:31 Y’all, if you haven’t heard of the Erdington murders then you’re in for a doozy. Ash goes over the case of two young women, Mary Ashford and Barbara Forrest who were murdered 157 years apart in Erdington. The way that the two cases mirror each other is just so bonkers and will have you questioning if some kind of Fear Street witch cursed the area. Oh also there’s a trial by combat, so there’s that. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Norton Lifelock: Join now and save twenty five percent or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid14 and use code morbid14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping! Stamps.com: With promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale! BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MORBID Y’all, if you haven’t heard of the Erdington murders then you’re in for a doozy. Ash goes over the case of two young women, Mary Ashford and Barbara Forrest who were murdered 157 years apart in Erdington. The way that the two cases mirror each other is just so bonkers and will have you questioning if some kind of Fear Street witch cursed the area. Oh also there’s a trial by combat, so there’s that. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Norton Lifelock: Join now and save twenty five percent or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid14 and use code morbid14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping! Stamps.com: With promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale! BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 254 tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-08:/posts/7920298 Buried Alive "If the beard wags, please no body bags."



Today, Alaina is going to take you on a journey that you never wanted to take. Today, we go into the fear, history and hysteria around the idea of premature burial. In this episode, you will learn about screaming and chewing corpses, methods of making sure the dead is really dead, patented safety coffins and examples of real people who were buried alive. Maybe listen to this one in a big open field? Or the open ocean? I don't know. It may help. 


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]]> Sun, 8 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/buried-alive-p3bKnv_Z "If the beard wags, please no body bags."



Today, Alaina is going to take you on a journey that you never wanted to take. Today, we go into the fear, history and hysteria around the idea of premature burial. In this episode, you will learn about screaming and chewing corpses, methods of making sure the dead is really dead, patented safety coffins and examples of real people who were buried alive. Maybe listen to this one in a big open field? Or the open ocean? I don't know. It may help. 


Great resource:

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]]> Buried Alive Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:28 "If the beard wags, please no body bags." Today, Alaina is going to take you on a journey that you never wanted to take. Today, we go into the fear, history and hysteria around the idea of premature burial. In this episode, you will learn about screaming and chewing corpses, methods of making sure the dead is really dead, patented safety coffins and examples of real people who were buried alive. Maybe listen to this one in a big open field? Or the open ocean? I don't know. It may help.  Great resource: Buried Alive: The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear by Jan Bondeson Ph.D Hellofresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid14 and use code morbid14 for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping!” Good r x Start saving up to 80% on your prescriptions today. Go to Good R X .com/morbid.  Upstart Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID. Pretty Litter Love is putting your cat’s health first with PrettyLitter. Do what I did and make the switch TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order.  Noom Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/Morbid "If the beard wags, please no body bags." Today, Alaina is going to take you on a journey that you never wanted to take. Today, we go into the fear, history and hysteria around the idea of premature burial. In this episode, you will learn about screaming and chewing corpses, methods of making sure the dead is really dead, patented safety coffins and examples of real people who were buried alive. Maybe listen to this one in a big open field? Or the open ocean? I don't know. It may help.  Great resource: Buried Alive: The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear by Jan Bondeson Ph.D Hellofresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid14 and use code morbid14 for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping!” Good r x Start saving up to 80% on your prescriptions today. Go to Good R X .com/morbid.  Upstart Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID. Pretty Litter Love is putting your cat’s health first with PrettyLitter. Do what I did and make the switch TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order.  Noom Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 253 tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-03:/posts/7917708 Listener Tales 31 This edition of listener tales brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you features a haunted redneck palace, an abandoned body on grandma and grandpa’s lawn and some spoopy New England listener tales. You guys always send in the best tales, and we appreciate your guts! If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and include the term “listener tale” in your subject line!! 



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]]> Tue, 3 Aug 2021 20:33:50 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-31-UwZRhrTx This edition of listener tales brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you features a haunted redneck palace, an abandoned body on grandma and grandpa’s lawn and some spoopy New England listener tales. You guys always send in the best tales, and we appreciate your guts! If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and include the term “listener tale” in your subject line!! 



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]]> Listener Tales 31 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:56 This edition of listener tales brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you features a haunted redneck palace, an abandoned body on grandma and grandpa’s lawn and some spoopy New England listener tales. You guys always send in the best tales, and we appreciate your guts! If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and include the term “listener tale” in your subject line!!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Gabi: Put your policy to the test like I did. Get a better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to Gabi.com/MORBID Amazon Music: For a limited time, new customers can try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days. No credit card required! Just go to Amazon.com/morbid FirstLeaf: Firstleaf is the perfect summer staple. Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid Monday.com: Create the perfect workflow for your team with monday.com Work OS. To start your free 14-day trial go to monday.com/podcast This edition of listener tales brought to you by you, for you, from you and all about you features a haunted redneck palace, an abandoned body on grandma and grandpa’s lawn and some spoopy New England listener tales. You guys always send in the best tales, and we appreciate your guts! If you have a listener tale please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and include the term “listener tale” in your subject line!!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Gabi: Put your policy to the test like I did. Get a better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to Gabi.com/MORBID Amazon Music: For a limited time, new customers can try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days. No credit card required! Just go to Amazon.com/morbid FirstLeaf: Firstleaf is the perfect summer staple. Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid Monday.com: Create the perfect workflow for your team with monday.com Work OS. To start your free 14-day trial go to monday.com/podcast exhibit c true full 289 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-31:/posts/7915736 Charles Schmid "The Pied Piper of Tucson" For our second episode this week, Ash brings us the case of Charles Schmid aka the Pied Piper of Tucson. This case, dare we say, may be one of the wildest rides we’ve brought you along for in quite some time. Charles was really a vibe in the 60’s, at least according to the youths of the day. He would change his appearance quite drastically when he turned 18 and it was at that moment he became a hot commodity. However, he was one of the most evil, callous assholes on the planet. He was responsible for the deaths of three young girls, one being his girlfriend at the time, and some say there’s a fourth victim. Buckle up, buttercups. 



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]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:29:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/charles-schmid-the-pied-piper-of-tucson-BSIcFcwc For our second episode this week, Ash brings us the case of Charles Schmid aka the Pied Piper of Tucson. This case, dare we say, may be one of the wildest rides we’ve brought you along for in quite some time. Charles was really a vibe in the 60’s, at least according to the youths of the day. He would change his appearance quite drastically when he turned 18 and it was at that moment he became a hot commodity. However, he was one of the most evil, callous assholes on the planet. He was responsible for the deaths of three young girls, one being his girlfriend at the time, and some say there’s a fourth victim. Buckle up, buttercups. 



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]]> Charles Schmid "The Pied Piper of Tucson" Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:02 For our second episode this week, Ash brings us the case of Charles Schmid aka the Pied Piper of Tucson. This case, dare we say, may be one of the wildest rides we’ve brought you along for in quite some time. Charles was really a vibe in the 60’s, at least according to the youths of the day. He would change his appearance quite drastically when he turned 18 and it was at that moment he became a hot commodity. However, he was one of the most evil, callous assholes on the planet. He was responsible for the deaths of three young girls, one being his girlfriend at the time, and some say there’s a fourth victim. Buckle up, buttercups.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping!! Candid Co: Right now, you can save seventy-five dollars on your Candid starter kit when you get started from home, or you can book an appointment at a Candid studio near you today. Go to CandidCO.com/morbid and use code morbid Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout Norton Lifelock: Join now and save 25% or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID For our second episode this week, Ash brings us the case of Charles Schmid aka the Pied Piper of Tucson. This case, dare we say, may be one of the wildest rides we’ve brought you along for in quite some time. Charles was really a vibe in the 60’s, at least according to the youths of the day. He would change his appearance quite drastically when he turned 18 and it was at that moment he became a hot commodity. However, he was one of the most evil, callous assholes on the planet. He was responsible for the deaths of three young girls, one being his girlfriend at the time, and some say there’s a fourth victim. Buckle up, buttercups.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping!! Candid Co: Right now, you can save seventy-five dollars on your Candid starter kit when you get started from home, or you can book an appointment at a Candid studio near you today. Go to CandidCO.com/morbid and use code morbid Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout Norton Lifelock: Join now and save 25% or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 252 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-29:/posts/7914443 Tara Calico The Tara Calico case is one that will have your mind going for days. This is a very prominent case in the true crime world, and for good reason: it’s still unsolved after 33 years. Tara Calico was 19 when she went missing after heading out on a routine bike ride. For years no one was entirely sure what to make of the case, especially when a polaroid showed up and the woman in the photo bore a striking resemblance to Tara. However, as this case unfolds, small town secrets start to surface and many are convinced the answer has been around for years but covered up by the very people claiming to want justice.





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https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/tara-leigh-calico



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]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:18:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/tara-calico-ofO6FY6z The Tara Calico case is one that will have your mind going for days. This is a very prominent case in the true crime world, and for good reason: it’s still unsolved after 33 years. Tara Calico was 19 when she went missing after heading out on a routine bike ride. For years no one was entirely sure what to make of the case, especially when a polaroid showed up and the woman in the photo bore a striking resemblance to Tara. However, as this case unfolds, small town secrets start to surface and many are convinced the answer has been around for years but covered up by the very people claiming to want justice.





https://www.taracalico.com/




https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/tara-leigh-calico



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]]> Tara Calico Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:51 The Tara Calico case is one that will have your mind going for days. This is a very prominent case in the true crime world, and for good reason: it’s still unsolved after 33 years. Tara Calico was 19 when she went missing after heading out on a routine bike ride. For years no one was entirely sure what to make of the case, especially when a polaroid showed up and the woman in the photo bore a striking resemblance to Tara. However, as this case unfolds, small town secrets start to surface and many are convinced the answer has been around for years but covered up by the very people claiming to want justice. https://www.taracalico.com/ https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/tara-leigh-calico As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Betterhelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MORBID HunterDouglas: Visit HunterDouglasdot.com/morbid TODAY for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your windows. Edmunds: Shopping for a car can be overwhelming, but Edmunds is here to guide you to your perfect vehicle. Visit Edmunds.com to see their Best Car Rankings and search for vehicles near you. Rothy’s: Through August 1st, 2021, you can get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/MORBID The Tara Calico case is one that will have your mind going for days. This is a very prominent case in the true crime world, and for good reason: it’s still unsolved after 33 years. Tara Calico was 19 when she went missing after heading out on a routine bike ride. For years no one was entirely sure what to make of the case, especially when a polaroid showed up and the woman in the photo bore a striking resemblance to Tara. However, as this case unfolds, small town secrets start to surface and many are convinced the answer has been around for years but covered up by the very people claiming to want justice. https://www.taracalico.com/ https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/tara-leigh-calico As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Betterhelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MORBID HunterDouglas: Visit HunterDouglasdot.com/morbid TODAY for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas and smart solutions for dressing your windows. Edmunds: Shopping for a car can be overwhelming, but Edmunds is here to guide you to your perfect vehicle. Visit Edmunds.com to see their Best Car Rankings and search for vehicles near you. Rothy’s: Through August 1st, 2021, you can get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 251 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-26:/posts/7911874 Crime Countdown's One-Year Anniversary! To celebrate this special anniversary, Ash and Alaina count down the haunting memories of post-wedding trips that will have everyone asking...accident or murder?



You can listen to Crime Countdown FOR FREE on Spotify!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:41:29 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/crime-countdowns-one-year-anniversary-GrXFO9xi To celebrate this special anniversary, Ash and Alaina count down the haunting memories of post-wedding trips that will have everyone asking...accident or murder?



You can listen to Crime Countdown FOR FREE on Spotify!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Crime Countdown's One-Year Anniversary! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:43:30 To celebrate this special anniversary, Ash and Alaina count down the haunting memories of post-wedding trips that will have everyone asking...accident or murder? You can listen to Crime Countdown FOR FREE on Spotify! To celebrate this special anniversary, Ash and Alaina count down the haunting memories of post-wedding trips that will have everyone asking...accident or murder? You can listen to Crime Countdown FOR FREE on Spotify! exhibit c true full 286 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-26:/posts/7911661 Bettie Page Bettie Page became known for her direct gaze into the camera and iconic pin-up girl bangs as a model, but there are so many things that people don’t know about her. And boy, is her life a whirlwind. Bettie went through a lot in her early years as a child, more when she started modelling and her later life was filled with such violence and trauma. We thought we knew the whole story, but wow these layers.



Check out this book: The Real Betty Page



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]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:25:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/bettie-page-ueD7XFMT Bettie Page became known for her direct gaze into the camera and iconic pin-up girl bangs as a model, but there are so many things that people don’t know about her. And boy, is her life a whirlwind. Bettie went through a lot in her early years as a child, more when she started modelling and her later life was filled with such violence and trauma. We thought we knew the whole story, but wow these layers.



Check out this book: The Real Betty Page



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]]> Bettie Page Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:08 Bettie Page became known for her direct gaze into the camera and iconic pin-up girl bangs as a model, but there are so many things that people don’t know about her. And boy, is her life a whirlwind. Bettie went through a lot in her early years as a child, more when she started modelling and her later life was filled with such violence and trauma. We thought we knew the whole story, but wow these layers. Check out this book: The Real Betty Page As always, thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/[MORBID] Canva: Just go to Canva.me/morbid to get your FREE 45-day extended trial Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid Caliper: You can try Caliper CBD risk-free for 30 days. If you don’t love it they’ll give you a full refund! Go to TRYCALIPER.COM/MORBID or 20% off your first order! DailyHarvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Bettie Page became known for her direct gaze into the camera and iconic pin-up girl bangs as a model, but there are so many things that people don’t know about her. And boy, is her life a whirlwind. Bettie went through a lot in her early years as a child, more when she started modelling and her later life was filled with such violence and trauma. We thought we knew the whole story, but wow these layers. Check out this book: The Real Betty Page As always, thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/[MORBID] Canva: Just go to Canva.me/morbid to get your FREE 45-day extended trial Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid Caliper: You can try Caliper CBD risk-free for 30 days. If you don’t love it they’ll give you a full refund! Go to TRYCALIPER.COM/MORBID or 20% off your first order! DailyHarvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! exhibit c true full 250 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-25:/posts/7911021 The Horrific Murders of Austin Wenner & Jessica Lewis On June 19 2020, a group of tik tokers stumbled across a suitcase on a Seattle beach. They used the app Randonautica to get to the exact location and thought maybe there would be money in the suitcase. Instead they realized something much more sinister and called police. Inside, the suitcase were the remains of Jessica Lewis and Austin Wenner, a couple who’d been together for nearly 8 years. 



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]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:35:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrific-murders-of-austin-wenner-jessica-lewis-e7m50LK4 On June 19 2020, a group of tik tokers stumbled across a suitcase on a Seattle beach. They used the app Randonautica to get to the exact location and thought maybe there would be money in the suitcase. Instead they realized something much more sinister and called police. Inside, the suitcase were the remains of Jessica Lewis and Austin Wenner, a couple who’d been together for nearly 8 years. 



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]]> The Horrific Murders of Austin Wenner & Jessica Lewis Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:34 On June 19 2020, a group of tik tokers stumbled across a suitcase on a Seattle beach. They used the app Randonautica to get to the exact location and thought maybe there would be money in the suitcase. Instead they realized something much more sinister and called police. Inside, the suitcase were the remains of Jessica Lewis and Austin Wenner, a couple who’d been together for nearly 8 years.  Thank you so much to Cori Nelson for joining us on the show!  You can follow Cori on Tik Tok @Corixgabrielle As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14. Babble: Now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE! Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID. NomNomNow: Try Nom Nom today and you’ll get 50% off a two week trial. Go to TryNom.com/MORBID Bestfiends: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid On June 19 2020, a group of tik tokers stumbled across a suitcase on a Seattle beach. They used the app Randonautica to get to the exact location and thought maybe there would be money in the suitcase. Instead they realized something much more sinister and called police. Inside, the suitcase were the remains of Jessica Lewis and Austin Wenner, a couple who’d been together for nearly 8 years.  Thank you so much to Cori Nelson for joining us on the show!  You can follow Cori on Tik Tok @Corixgabrielle As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! —when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14. Babble: Now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE! Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID. NomNomNow: Try Nom Nom today and you’ll get 50% off a two week trial. Go to TryNom.com/MORBID Bestfiends: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid exhibit c true full 249 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-17:/posts/7907059 Marion Stembridge You know we love an old-timey case around these parts, and boy does Alaina have a doozy to deliver. Marion Stembridge was out there wildin’ in Georgia scamming people out of money left and right with his shady underground businesses. He came from money but always wanted more and would stop at nothing to get it. When he got got though, he was not pleased and as we will see he went on an absolute rampage killing anyone he felt wronged him. AND he did this all while the town of Milledgeville was trying to celebrate their 150th birthday. Priorities, am I right?



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]]> Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:28:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/marion-stembridge-YHsCMX0j You know we love an old-timey case around these parts, and boy does Alaina have a doozy to deliver. Marion Stembridge was out there wildin’ in Georgia scamming people out of money left and right with his shady underground businesses. He came from money but always wanted more and would stop at nothing to get it. When he got got though, he was not pleased and as we will see he went on an absolute rampage killing anyone he felt wronged him. AND he did this all while the town of Milledgeville was trying to celebrate their 150th birthday. Priorities, am I right?



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For Case suggestions!

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]]> Marion Stembridge Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:38 You know we love an old-timey case around these parts, and boy does Alaina have a doozy to deliver. Marion Stembridge was out there wildin’ in Georgia scamming people out of money left and right with his shady underground businesses. He came from money but always wanted more and would stop at nothing to get it. When he got got though, he was not pleased and as we will see he went on an absolute rampage killing anyone he felt wronged him. AND he did this all while the town of Milledgeville was trying to celebrate their 150th birthday. Priorities, am I right? Georgia Tales by Ray Chandler (Great book with interesting tales!) For Case suggestions! https://forms.gle/RwV5pXKroFdbJ4Hd9 As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hello Fresh:Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! — with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 GoodRx: Start saving up to eighty percent on your prescriptions today. Go to GoodRX.com/morbid CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 Credit Karma: Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to learn more and find offers tailored just for You. MVMT: Join the MVMT and get 15% off today — with FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS — by going to MVMT.com/MORBID You know we love an old-timey case around these parts, and boy does Alaina have a doozy to deliver. Marion Stembridge was out there wildin’ in Georgia scamming people out of money left and right with his shady underground businesses. He came from money but always wanted more and would stop at nothing to get it. When he got got though, he was not pleased and as we will see he went on an absolute rampage killing anyone he felt wronged him. AND he did this all while the town of Milledgeville was trying to celebrate their 150th birthday. Priorities, am I right? Georgia Tales by Ray Chandler (Great book with interesting tales!) For Case suggestions! https://forms.gle/RwV5pXKroFdbJ4Hd9 As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hello Fresh:Get up to fourteen free meals—including free shipping! — with code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 GoodRx: Start saving up to eighty percent on your prescriptions today. Go to GoodRX.com/morbid CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 Credit Karma: Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to learn more and find offers tailored just for You. MVMT: Join the MVMT and get 15% off today — with FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS — by going to MVMT.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 248 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-14:/posts/7905074 Spooky Roads Volume 4 AUSTRALIA! We haven’t done a spooky roads episode in a while so why the hell not!? This is The Street with No Name in the Australian suburb of Annandale and it has a long murderous history. Four confirmed murders have happened right on or closeby this seemingly cursed road among many rumored ones. Just a trigger warning, this one will definitely be tough BUT, so it wouldn’t be so dark and terrible we threw in a spooky roads listener tale for ya! Hold onto your actual butts.



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]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:08:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-roads-volume-4-australia-ZNhUnKHr We haven’t done a spooky roads episode in a while so why the hell not!? This is The Street with No Name in the Australian suburb of Annandale and it has a long murderous history. Four confirmed murders have happened right on or closeby this seemingly cursed road among many rumored ones. Just a trigger warning, this one will definitely be tough BUT, so it wouldn’t be so dark and terrible we threw in a spooky roads listener tale for ya! Hold onto your actual butts.



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]]> Spooky Roads Volume 4 AUSTRALIA! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:40 We haven’t done a spooky roads episode in a while so why the hell not!? This is The Street with No Name in the Australian suburb of Annandale and it has a long murderous history. Four confirmed murders have happened right on or closeby this seemingly cursed road among many rumored ones. Just a trigger warning, this one will definitely be tough BUT, so it wouldn’t be so dark and terrible we threw in a spooky roads listener tale for ya! Hold onto your actual butts. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/ MORBID HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid14 and use the code morbid14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping! Stamps.com: Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID Curology: Go to Curology.com/Morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! We haven’t done a spooky roads episode in a while so why the hell not!? This is The Street with No Name in the Australian suburb of Annandale and it has a long murderous history. Four confirmed murders have happened right on or closeby this seemingly cursed road among many rumored ones. Just a trigger warning, this one will definitely be tough BUT, so it wouldn’t be so dark and terrible we threw in a spooky roads listener tale for ya! Hold onto your actual butts. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/ MORBID HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid14 and use the code morbid14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping! Stamps.com: Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID Curology: Go to Curology.com/Morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! exhibit c true full 282 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-11:/posts/7902500 Darrell Keith Rich Part 2 Two parts in one day!? Yes please. Alaina wraps up our two part series on Darrell Rich. Things really get to unravelling here when Darrell starts talking to anyone who will listen. He’s making up crazy stories about Hell’s Angels, failing polygraphs and spiraling out of control. Luckily in this episode we do get to hear about his arrest and conviction. Hold onto your butts, it’s a wild ride.



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]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2021 03:06:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/darrell-keith-rich-part-2-FR4GFj5g Two parts in one day!? Yes please. Alaina wraps up our two part series on Darrell Rich. Things really get to unravelling here when Darrell starts talking to anyone who will listen. He’s making up crazy stories about Hell’s Angels, failing polygraphs and spiraling out of control. Luckily in this episode we do get to hear about his arrest and conviction. Hold onto your butts, it’s a wild ride.



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]]> Darrell Keith Rich Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:32 Two parts in one day!? Yes please. Alaina wraps up our two part series on Darrell Rich. Things really get to unravelling here when Darrell starts talking to anyone who will listen. He’s making up crazy stories about Hell’s Angels, failing polygraphs and spiraling out of control. Luckily in this episode we do get to hear about his arrest and conviction. Hold onto your butts, it’s a wild ride. As Always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals including free shipping!—when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid Gabi: For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/morbid15 and use promo code morbid15 Aurate: For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to https://auratenewyork.com/morbid15 and use promo code morbid15 Two parts in one day!? Yes please. Alaina wraps up our two part series on Darrell Rich. Things really get to unravelling here when Darrell starts talking to anyone who will listen. He’s making up crazy stories about Hell’s Angels, failing polygraphs and spiraling out of control. Luckily in this episode we do get to hear about his arrest and conviction. Hold onto your butts, it’s a wild ride. As Always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to fourteen free meals including free shipping!—when you use code morbid14 at HelloFresh.com/morbid14 Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid Gabi: For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/morbid15 and use promo code morbid15 Aurate: For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to https://auratenewyork.com/morbid15 and use promo code morbid15 exhibit c true full 247 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-10:/posts/7902459 Darrell Keith Rich Part 1 In this two parter Alaina covers the case of Darrell Rich. Growing up Darrell felt rejected by his parents and in his adult life that would lead to some serious issues. Any time he felt rejected he would turn to violence by hunting down young girls, raping them and either killing them or leaving them for dead. Darrell Rich is such a terrifying monster and we’re only in part one.



Great book on this case that Alaina used as a source:

Season of Madness by Robert Scott



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]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:07:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/darrell-keith-rich-part-1-dmHz_hq7 In this two parter Alaina covers the case of Darrell Rich. Growing up Darrell felt rejected by his parents and in his adult life that would lead to some serious issues. Any time he felt rejected he would turn to violence by hunting down young girls, raping them and either killing them or leaving them for dead. Darrell Rich is such a terrifying monster and we’re only in part one.



Great book on this case that Alaina used as a source:

Season of Madness by Robert Scott



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]]> Darrell Keith Rich Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:05 In this two parter Alaina covers the case of Darrell Rich. Growing up Darrell felt rejected by his parents and in his adult life that would lead to some serious issues. Any time he felt rejected he would turn to violence by hunting down young girls, raping them and either killing them or leaving them for dead. Darrell Rich is such a terrifying monster and we’re only in part one. Great book on this case that Alaina used as a source: Season of Madness by Robert Scott As always, thank you to our sponsors: Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and [Morbid: A True Crime Podcast] listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/[Morbid] FirstLeaf: That’s 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping at TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid AMC Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid ThriveMarket: Go to ThriveMarket.com/MORBID Join today to get $20 off your first order AND a FREE gift! In this two parter Alaina covers the case of Darrell Rich. Growing up Darrell felt rejected by his parents and in his adult life that would lead to some serious issues. Any time he felt rejected he would turn to violence by hunting down young girls, raping them and either killing them or leaving them for dead. Darrell Rich is such a terrifying monster and we’re only in part one. Great book on this case that Alaina used as a source: Season of Madness by Robert Scott As always, thank you to our sponsors: Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and [Morbid: A True Crime Podcast] listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/[Morbid] FirstLeaf: That’s 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping at TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid AMC Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid ThriveMarket: Go to ThriveMarket.com/MORBID Join today to get $20 off your first order AND a FREE gift! exhibit c true full 246 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-04:/posts/7898515 Listener Tales 30 Listener Tales 30!!! Can you believe it? We decided to bring you listener tales this week as a little reprieve from all the heavy cases we’ve been covering lately. This installment includes, but of course: a ouija board, a haunted woods roaming dog/pig/demon creature and uh….buffalo wings? You had to be there.





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]]> Sun, 4 Jul 2021 23:36:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-30-ZQwJxpkV Listener Tales 30!!! Can you believe it? We decided to bring you listener tales this week as a little reprieve from all the heavy cases we’ve been covering lately. This installment includes, but of course: a ouija board, a haunted woods roaming dog/pig/demon creature and uh….buffalo wings? You had to be there.





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]]> Listener Tales 30 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:11 Listener Tales 30!!! Can you believe it? We decided to bring you listener tales this week as a little reprieve from all the heavy cases we’ve been covering lately. This installment includes, but of course: a ouija board, a haunted woods roaming dog/pig/demon creature and uh….buffalo wings? You had to be there. As always, thank you to our sponsors: SolaWave: Go to MySolaWave.com and enter the promo code MORBID to get $30 off for a limited time. Credit Karma: Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to learn more and find offers tailored just for you. PrettyLitter: Do what I did and make the switch TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. Wicked Clothes: You can get a 10% off coupon automatically applied by going to the link, WICKEDCLOTHES.COM/MORBID Listener Tales 30!!! Can you believe it? We decided to bring you listener tales this week as a little reprieve from all the heavy cases we’ve been covering lately. This installment includes, but of course: a ouija board, a haunted woods roaming dog/pig/demon creature and uh….buffalo wings? You had to be there. As always, thank you to our sponsors: SolaWave: Go to MySolaWave.com and enter the promo code MORBID to get $30 off for a limited time. Credit Karma: Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to learn more and find offers tailored just for you. PrettyLitter: Do what I did and make the switch TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. Wicked Clothes: You can get a 10% off coupon automatically applied by going to the link, WICKEDCLOTHES.COM/MORBID exhibit c true full 279 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-04:/posts/7898339 The Mysterious Disappearance of Melanie Ethier Melanie Nadia Ethier grew up in Northern Ontario in a pretty small community. At the time, the community was made up of only about 4,400 people. Melanie was 15 years old when she went missing after watching movies at a friends house. That would be the last night anyone saw her alive again, and it’s been over 24 years. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Melanie Ethier is asked to contact the director of the Criminal Investigation Branch of the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 705-329-6111 or their nearest police authority.



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]]> Sun, 4 Jul 2021 03:45:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-melanie-ethier-h7iDqxhJ Melanie Nadia Ethier grew up in Northern Ontario in a pretty small community. At the time, the community was made up of only about 4,400 people. Melanie was 15 years old when she went missing after watching movies at a friends house. That would be the last night anyone saw her alive again, and it’s been over 24 years. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Melanie Ethier is asked to contact the director of the Criminal Investigation Branch of the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 705-329-6111 or their nearest police authority.



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]]> The Mysterious Disappearance of Melanie Ethier Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:02 Melanie Nadia Ethier grew up in Northern Ontario in a pretty small community. At the time, the community was made up of only about 4,400 people. Melanie was 15 years old when she went missing after watching movies at a friends house. That would be the last night anyone saw her alive again, and it’s been over 24 years. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Melanie Ethier is asked to contact the director of the Criminal Investigation Branch of the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 705-329-6111 or their nearest police authority. And as always, thank you to our sponsors! Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! SimpliSafe:: To learn more about how SimpliSafe can help protect you and your family, visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid today HunterDouglas: Visit HunterDouglas.com/morbid TODAY for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide!! Rothy’s: Head to Rothys.com/MORBID to find your new favorites today. NortonLifeLock: Join now and save twenty five percent or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID Melanie Nadia Ethier grew up in Northern Ontario in a pretty small community. At the time, the community was made up of only about 4,400 people. Melanie was 15 years old when she went missing after watching movies at a friends house. That would be the last night anyone saw her alive again, and it’s been over 24 years. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Melanie Ethier is asked to contact the director of the Criminal Investigation Branch of the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 705-329-6111 or their nearest police authority. And as always, thank you to our sponsors! Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! SimpliSafe:: To learn more about how SimpliSafe can help protect you and your family, visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid today HunterDouglas: Visit HunterDouglas.com/morbid TODAY for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide!! Rothy’s: Head to Rothys.com/MORBID to find your new favorites today. NortonLifeLock: Join now and save twenty five percent or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 245 tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-02:/posts/7897956 Bonus Exclusive: A Chat with George C. Romero Weirdos! Ash, Alaina and Caleb (from Scream!) got to sit down and chat with none other than George C. Romero. Yes, the man, the myth.....the legend. He was absolutely wonderful to hang with and we loved just talking horror, the creative process and all about the upcoming madness he has in store for the world. Come on in and hang with us!



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]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2021 20:32:16 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-exclusive-a-chat-with-george-c-romero-RiuhRctH Weirdos! Ash, Alaina and Caleb (from Scream!) got to sit down and chat with none other than George C. Romero. Yes, the man, the myth.....the legend. He was absolutely wonderful to hang with and we loved just talking horror, the creative process and all about the upcoming madness he has in store for the world. Come on in and hang with us!



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]]> Bonus Exclusive: A Chat with George C. Romero Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:29:01 Weirdos! Ash, Alaina and Caleb (from Scream!) got to sit down and chat with none other than George C. Romero. Yes, the man, the myth.....the legend. He was absolutely wonderful to hang with and we loved just talking horror, the creative process and all about the upcoming madness he has in store for the world. Come on in and hang with us! Click here for all things George C. Romero including updates about all upcoming projects! Weirdos! Ash, Alaina and Caleb (from Scream!) got to sit down and chat with none other than George C. Romero. Yes, the man, the myth.....the legend. He was absolutely wonderful to hang with and we loved just talking horror, the creative process and all about the upcoming madness he has in store for the world. Come on in and hang with us! Click here for all things George C. Romero including updates about all upcoming projects! exhibit c true full 277 tag:audioboom.com,2021-06-25:/posts/7894015 John Edward Robinson Part 3 We’ve finally got to the third and final installment of Alaina’s deep dive into John Edward Robinson. Shit has gone down, the police have everything they need to close in on this monster and just wait until you hear about the mass of evidence found. This case will have your mind running in circles for the next 84 years.



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]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 23:48:54 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/john-edward-robinson-part-3-gIcukzPz We’ve finally got to the third and final installment of Alaina’s deep dive into John Edward Robinson. Shit has gone down, the police have everything they need to close in on this monster and just wait until you hear about the mass of evidence found. This case will have your mind running in circles for the next 84 years.



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]]> John Edward Robinson Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:49 We’ve finally got to the third and final installment of Alaina’s deep dive into John Edward Robinson. Shit has gone down, the police have everything they need to close in on this monster and just wait until you hear about the mass of evidence found. This case will have your mind running in circles for the next 84 years. CHECK OUT THIS BOOK! Anyone You Want Me To Be by John Douglas and Stephen Singular As always,thank you to our sponsors: The Jordan Harbinger Show:Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations, OR search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Norton Lifelock: Opt in to Cyber Safety with Norton three sixty with LifeLock. Join now and save 25% or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID Hunt A Killer:go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use MORBID, for 20% off your first box. We’ve finally got to the third and final installment of Alaina’s deep dive into John Edward Robinson. Shit has gone down, the police have everything they need to close in on this monster and just wait until you hear about the mass of evidence found. This case will have your mind running in circles for the next 84 years. CHECK OUT THIS BOOK! Anyone You Want Me To Be by John Douglas and Stephen Singular As always,thank you to our sponsors: The Jordan Harbinger Show:Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations, OR search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Norton Lifelock: Opt in to Cyber Safety with Norton three sixty with LifeLock. Join now and save 25% or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID Hunt A Killer:go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use MORBID, for 20% off your first box. exhibit c true full 244 tag:audioboom.com,2021-06-25:/posts/7893767 John Edward Robinson Part 2 Part two of John Robinson is somehow crazier than part one! He stays on his bullshit: scamming people out of thousands of dollars, continuing to fake his philanthropist ways and he’s still trying to tell us that Lisa Stassi is happy and in Colorado with a man named Bill. Only this time, we’ve got people who are on to him… including the actual FBI. Somehow, even with them on his tail, John Robinson manages to murder 6 women in between prison stents. Stay tuned for part three!!!



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]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:48:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/john-edward-robinson-part-2-IslQmk7m Part two of John Robinson is somehow crazier than part one! He stays on his bullshit: scamming people out of thousands of dollars, continuing to fake his philanthropist ways and he’s still trying to tell us that Lisa Stassi is happy and in Colorado with a man named Bill. Only this time, we’ve got people who are on to him… including the actual FBI. Somehow, even with them on his tail, John Robinson manages to murder 6 women in between prison stents. Stay tuned for part three!!!



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]]> John Edward Robinson Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:23:03 Part two of John Robinson is somehow crazier than part one! He stays on his bullshit: scamming people out of thousands of dollars, continuing to fake his philanthropist ways and he’s still trying to tell us that Lisa Stassi is happy and in Colorado with a man named Bill. Only this time, we’ve got people who are on to him… including the actual FBI. Somehow, even with them on his tail, John Robinson manages to murder 6 women in between prison stents. Stay tuned for part three!!! CHECK OUT THIS BOOK! Anyone You Want Me To Be by John Douglas and Stephen Singular As always, thank you to our sponsors:  Hello Fresh: Get twelve free meals—including free shipping!—with code morbid12 at HelloFresh dot com slash morbid12 Chili Technology: Head over to chilisleep.com/morbid for ChiliSleep’s best deal, available to Morbid listeners for a limited time! Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Caviar: And just for our listeners, Caviar is offering $10 off an order of $20 or more. All you have to do is put in the offer code MORBID2021 at checkout. Better Help: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Part two of John Robinson is somehow crazier than part one! He stays on his bullshit: scamming people out of thousands of dollars, continuing to fake his philanthropist ways and he’s still trying to tell us that Lisa Stassi is happy and in Colorado with a man named Bill. Only this time, we’ve got people who are on to him… including the actual FBI. Somehow, even with them on his tail, John Robinson manages to murder 6 women in between prison stents. Stay tuned for part three!!! CHECK OUT THIS BOOK! Anyone You Want Me To Be by John Douglas and Stephen Singular As always, thank you to our sponsors:  Hello Fresh: Get twelve free meals—including free shipping!—with code morbid12 at HelloFresh dot com slash morbid12 Chili Technology: Head over to chilisleep.com/morbid for ChiliSleep’s best deal, available to Morbid listeners for a limited time! Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Caviar: And just for our listeners, Caviar is offering $10 off an order of $20 or more. All you have to do is put in the offer code MORBID2021 at checkout. Better Help: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 243 tag:audioboom.com,2021-06-21:/posts/7890597 John Edward Robinson John Edward Robinson is one of the wildest schemers you’ll probably hear about. He spent most of his early life creating fake businesses and scheming investors and co-workers out of thousands of dollars. Somehow he avoided long prison terms and was able to fly under the radar of his parole officers in a big way. Things started to escalate even more though when John started “helping” young mothers out. You’re going to want to hear the end of this one guys, and we’ll see you soon for part 2!





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]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:02:55 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/john-edward-robinson-ECwMJqct John Edward Robinson is one of the wildest schemers you’ll probably hear about. He spent most of his early life creating fake businesses and scheming investors and co-workers out of thousands of dollars. Somehow he avoided long prison terms and was able to fly under the radar of his parole officers in a big way. Things started to escalate even more though when John started “helping” young mothers out. You’re going to want to hear the end of this one guys, and we’ll see you soon for part 2!





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]]> John Edward Robinson Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:55 John Edward Robinson is one of the wildest schemers you’ll probably hear about. He spent most of his early life creating fake businesses and scheming investors and co-workers out of thousands of dollars. Somehow he avoided long prison terms and was able to fly under the radar of his parole officers in a big way. Things started to escalate even more though when John started “helping” young mothers out. You’re going to want to hear the end of this one guys, and we’ll see you soon for part 2! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Caliper: You can try Caliper CBD risk-free for 30 days. If you don’t love it they’ll give you a full refund at TRYCALIPER.com/MORBID Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID BestFiends: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.  Curology: Go to Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! John Edward Robinson is one of the wildest schemers you’ll probably hear about. He spent most of his early life creating fake businesses and scheming investors and co-workers out of thousands of dollars. Somehow he avoided long prison terms and was able to fly under the radar of his parole officers in a big way. Things started to escalate even more though when John started “helping” young mothers out. You’re going to want to hear the end of this one guys, and we’ll see you soon for part 2! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Caliper: You can try Caliper CBD risk-free for 30 days. If you don’t love it they’ll give you a full refund at TRYCALIPER.com/MORBID Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID BestFiends: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.  Curology: Go to Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! exhibit c true full 242 tag:audioboom.com,2021-06-18:/posts/7889365 Stephen Griffiths AKA The Crossbow Cannibal Stephen Griffiths dubbed himself the Crossbow Killer after murdering and dismembering three women. Susan Rushworth, Shelley Armitage and Suzanne Blamires were all connected by the work they did. They were so much more than what they did for a living though, they were mothers, sisters, daughters and friends. Stephen Griffith’s took all three of their lives away in a horrific, coldblooded manner because he simply wanted to be a serial killer. 





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]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:11:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/stephen-griffiths-aka-the-crossbow-cannibal-jTmoZ2nd Stephen Griffiths dubbed himself the Crossbow Killer after murdering and dismembering three women. Susan Rushworth, Shelley Armitage and Suzanne Blamires were all connected by the work they did. They were so much more than what they did for a living though, they were mothers, sisters, daughters and friends. Stephen Griffith’s took all three of their lives away in a horrific, coldblooded manner because he simply wanted to be a serial killer. 





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]]> Stephen Griffiths AKA The Crossbow Cannibal Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:34 Stephen Griffiths dubbed himself the Crossbow Killer after murdering and dismembering three women. Susan Rushworth, Shelley Armitage and Suzanne Blamires were all connected by the work they did. They were so much more than what they did for a living though, they were mothers, sisters, daughters and friends. Stephen Griffith’s took all three of their lives away in a horrific, coldblooded manner because he simply wanted to be a serial killer.  As always thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get twelve free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid12 at HelloFresh.com/morbid12 Norton Lifelock: Join now and save 25% or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Purple: Right now, you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10 Stephen Griffiths dubbed himself the Crossbow Killer after murdering and dismembering three women. Susan Rushworth, Shelley Armitage and Suzanne Blamires were all connected by the work they did. They were so much more than what they did for a living though, they were mothers, sisters, daughters and friends. Stephen Griffith’s took all three of their lives away in a horrific, coldblooded manner because he simply wanted to be a serial killer.  As always thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get twelve free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid12 at HelloFresh.com/morbid12 Norton Lifelock: Join now and save 25% or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Purple: Right now, you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10 exhibit c true full 241 tag:audioboom.com,2021-06-14:/posts/7886481 Listener Tales 29 Listener Tales # 29 has arrived!!! You guys really delivered for this one. We’ve got a story that is somehow related to the early 2000’s song “Pop Lock and Drop it,” (can you tell Ash picked these?) another that tells of a horrific Halloween party murder and to finish it all off our listener Bryan tells us a few instances of spooky in his life. You guys rock out loud 🤘



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]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:03:06 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-29-36K3Dw_D Listener Tales # 29 has arrived!!! You guys really delivered for this one. We’ve got a story that is somehow related to the early 2000’s song “Pop Lock and Drop it,” (can you tell Ash picked these?) another that tells of a horrific Halloween party murder and to finish it all off our listener Bryan tells us a few instances of spooky in his life. You guys rock out loud 🤘



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]]> Listener Tales 29 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:52 Listener Tales # 29 has arrived!!! You guys really delivered for this one. We’ve got a story that is somehow related to the early 2000’s song “Pop Lock and Drop it,” (can you tell Ash picked these?) another that tells of a horrific Halloween party murder and to finish it all off our listener Bryan tells us a few instances of spooky in his life. You guys rock out loud 🤘 As always, thank you to our sponsors: Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code MORBID to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100 FirstLeaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid ThriveMarket:Join today to get $20 off your first order AND a FREE gift!  Go to ThriveMarket.com/MORBID  Stamps: Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID, you’ll get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. Listener Tales # 29 has arrived!!! You guys really delivered for this one. We’ve got a story that is somehow related to the early 2000’s song “Pop Lock and Drop it,” (can you tell Ash picked these?) another that tells of a horrific Halloween party murder and to finish it all off our listener Bryan tells us a few instances of spooky in his life. You guys rock out loud 🤘 As always, thank you to our sponsors: Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code MORBID to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100 FirstLeaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid ThriveMarket:Join today to get $20 off your first order AND a FREE gift!  Go to ThriveMarket.com/MORBID  Stamps: Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID, you’ll get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. exhibit c true full 272 tag:audioboom.com,2021-06-12:/posts/7885728 The Lady of the Dunes We’re bringing you to one of our favorite vacation spots: Provincetown Mass. Only we aren’t sunbathing and playing volleyball on the beach, we’re here to solve a cold case, y’all. The Lady of the Dunes, as she’s known, was discovered  on July 26, 1974, in the tall grass at the Race Point Dunes. Throughout the past 47 years investigators have worked tirelessly following up on leads and exhuming her body every time some kind of new technology comes up. To this day they still don’t know who killed the woman, or more importantly, who the woman even is!



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]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2021 23:15:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lady-of-the-dunes-eMaV09O_ We’re bringing you to one of our favorite vacation spots: Provincetown Mass. Only we aren’t sunbathing and playing volleyball on the beach, we’re here to solve a cold case, y’all. The Lady of the Dunes, as she’s known, was discovered  on July 26, 1974, in the tall grass at the Race Point Dunes. Throughout the past 47 years investigators have worked tirelessly following up on leads and exhuming her body every time some kind of new technology comes up. To this day they still don’t know who killed the woman, or more importantly, who the woman even is!



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]]> The Lady of the Dunes Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:24 We’re bringing you to one of our favorite vacation spots: Provincetown Mass. Only we aren’t sunbathing and playing volleyball on the beach, we’re here to solve a cold case, y’all. The Lady of the Dunes, as she’s known, was discovered  on July 26, 1974, in the tall grass at the Race Point Dunes. Throughout the past 47 years investigators have worked tirelessly following up on leads and exhuming her body every time some kind of new technology comes up. To this day they still don’t know who killed the woman, or more importantly, who the woman even is! As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get twelve free meals—including free shipping!—with code morbid12 at HelloFresh.com/morbid12 BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 Simplisafe: Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid today to customize your system and get a free security camera. You also get a 60 day risk free trial, so there’s nothing to lose!! Gabi: Put your policy to the test like I did. Get better insurance with Gabi. Go to Gabi.com/MORBID We’re bringing you to one of our favorite vacation spots: Provincetown Mass. Only we aren’t sunbathing and playing volleyball on the beach, we’re here to solve a cold case, y’all. The Lady of the Dunes, as she’s known, was discovered  on July 26, 1974, in the tall grass at the Race Point Dunes. Throughout the past 47 years investigators have worked tirelessly following up on leads and exhuming her body every time some kind of new technology comes up. To this day they still don’t know who killed the woman, or more importantly, who the woman even is! As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Get twelve free meals—including free shipping!—with code morbid12 at HelloFresh.com/morbid12 BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 Simplisafe: Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid today to customize your system and get a free security camera. You also get a 60 day risk free trial, so there’s nothing to lose!! Gabi: Put your policy to the test like I did. Get better insurance with Gabi. Go to Gabi.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 240 tag:audioboom.com,2021-06-07:/posts/7882035 The Long Island Lolita Case with Special Guest Bailey Sarian SURPRISE! Our very special guest this week is the magical Bailey Sarian of "Murder, Mystery and Makeup" on YouTube and now her brand new podcast, “Dark History.” We were stoked to have Bailey on to talk about Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco of the infamous “Long Island Lolita” case. Amy was just 17 years old when she shot Joey's wife Mary Jo in the face for "love". Join us while we dive into this scandalous and tragic tale.



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]]> Mon, 7 Jun 2021 13:24:52 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-long-island-lolita-case-with-special-guest-bailey-sarian-2uvxtRvE SURPRISE! Our very special guest this week is the magical Bailey Sarian of "Murder, Mystery and Makeup" on YouTube and now her brand new podcast, “Dark History.” We were stoked to have Bailey on to talk about Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco of the infamous “Long Island Lolita” case. Amy was just 17 years old when she shot Joey's wife Mary Jo in the face for "love". Join us while we dive into this scandalous and tragic tale.



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]]> The Long Island Lolita Case with Special Guest Bailey Sarian Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:25:42 SURPRISE! Our very special guest this week is the magical Bailey Sarian of "Murder, Mystery and Makeup" on YouTube and now her brand new podcast, “Dark History.” We were stoked to have Bailey on to talk about Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco of the infamous “Long Island Lolita” case. Amy was just 17 years old when she shot Joey's wife Mary Jo in the face for "love". Join us while we dive into this scandalous and tragic tale. As always, thank you to our sponsors! Chili Technology: Head over to chilisleep.com/morbid for ChiliSleep’s best deal, available to Morbid listeners for a limited time! Norton Lifelock: Save twenty five percent or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID Caviar: And just for our listeners, Caviar is offering $10 off an order of $20 or more. All you have to do is put in the offer code MORBID2021 at checkout. SURPRISE! Our very special guest this week is the magical Bailey Sarian of "Murder, Mystery and Makeup" on YouTube and now her brand new podcast, “Dark History.” We were stoked to have Bailey on to talk about Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco of the infamous “Long Island Lolita” case. Amy was just 17 years old when she shot Joey's wife Mary Jo in the face for "love". Join us while we dive into this scandalous and tragic tale. As always, thank you to our sponsors! Chili Technology: Head over to chilisleep.com/morbid for ChiliSleep’s best deal, available to Morbid listeners for a limited time! Norton Lifelock: Save twenty five percent or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID Caviar: And just for our listeners, Caviar is offering $10 off an order of $20 or more. All you have to do is put in the offer code MORBID2021 at checkout. exhibit c true full 239 tag:audioboom.com,2021-06-02:/posts/7879145 The Phillip Island Murder The night of September 22, 1986 was an absolute nightmare on Phillip Island. On an island known for its nightly penguin parades, no one expected to find a young woman brutally murdered on her bedroom floor. Elizabeth “Beth” Barnard was only 23 years old when she was discovered stabbed to death and left with the letter “A” carved into her abdomen. She’d been having an affair with a married man, Fergus Cameron. Did his wife Vivienne do this to Beth, or was it a stalker from her past?



The Phillip Island Murder by Vikki Petraitis & Paul Daley



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]]> Wed, 2 Jun 2021 18:45:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-phillip-island-murder-4rEAtqYI The night of September 22, 1986 was an absolute nightmare on Phillip Island. On an island known for its nightly penguin parades, no one expected to find a young woman brutally murdered on her bedroom floor. Elizabeth “Beth” Barnard was only 23 years old when she was discovered stabbed to death and left with the letter “A” carved into her abdomen. She’d been having an affair with a married man, Fergus Cameron. Did his wife Vivienne do this to Beth, or was it a stalker from her past?



The Phillip Island Murder by Vikki Petraitis & Paul Daley



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]]> The Phillip Island Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:16 The night of September 22, 1986 was an absolute nightmare on Phillip Island. On an island known for its nightly penguin parades, no one expected to find a young woman brutally murdered on her bedroom floor. Elizabeth “Beth” Barnard was only 23 years old when she was discovered stabbed to death and left with the letter “A” carved into her abdomen. She’d been having an affair with a married man, Fergus Cameron. Did his wife Vivienne do this to Beth, or was it a stalker from her past? The Phillip Island Murder by Vikki Petraitis & Paul Daley As always thank you to our sponsors,  HelloFresh: Right now, you can get twelve free meals—including free shipping!--when you go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12. Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE!! Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and [Morbid: A True Crime Podcast] listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/[Morbid] Athena Club: Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to Athena Club dot com and use promo code mtc Credit Karma: Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to learn more and find offers tailored just for you. The night of September 22, 1986 was an absolute nightmare on Phillip Island. On an island known for its nightly penguin parades, no one expected to find a young woman brutally murdered on her bedroom floor. Elizabeth “Beth” Barnard was only 23 years old when she was discovered stabbed to death and left with the letter “A” carved into her abdomen. She’d been having an affair with a married man, Fergus Cameron. Did his wife Vivienne do this to Beth, or was it a stalker from her past? The Phillip Island Murder by Vikki Petraitis & Paul Daley As always thank you to our sponsors,  HelloFresh: Right now, you can get twelve free meals—including free shipping!--when you go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12. Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE!! Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and [Morbid: A True Crime Podcast] listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/[Morbid] Athena Club: Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to Athena Club dot com and use promo code mtc Credit Karma: Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to learn more and find offers tailored just for you. exhibit c true full 238 tag:audioboom.com,2021-05-30:/posts/7877425 The Curse of Manchac Swamp For our second installment of creepy ass bodies of water, Alaina tells us the story of Manchac swamp in Louisiana and a voodoo healer called Aunt Julia who predicted her own death AND informed the town that she’d be taking them all with her. Boy did she follow through on this promise. We also share 2 listener stories regarding not only this area in Louisiana but also Lake Lanier!



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]]> Mon, 31 May 2021 00:29:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-curse-of-manchac-swamp-78WS9plq For our second installment of creepy ass bodies of water, Alaina tells us the story of Manchac swamp in Louisiana and a voodoo healer called Aunt Julia who predicted her own death AND informed the town that she’d be taking them all with her. Boy did she follow through on this promise. We also share 2 listener stories regarding not only this area in Louisiana but also Lake Lanier!



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]]> The Curse of Manchac Swamp Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:58 For our second installment of creepy ass bodies of water, Alaina tells us the story of Manchac swamp in Louisiana and a voodoo healer called Aunt Julia who predicted her own death AND informed the town that she’d be taking them all with her. Boy did she follow through on this promise. We also share 2 listener stories regarding not only this area in Louisiana but also Lake Lanier! As always, thank you to our sponsors:  Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Pretty Litter: Do what I did and make the switch TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order Chili Technology: Head over to chilisleep.com/morbid for ChiliSleep’s best deal, available to Morbid listeners for a limited time! Rothy’s: Upgrade your closet with washable, sustainable, stylish shoes and bags from Rothy’s. Head to Rothys.com/MORBID to find your new favorites today. For our second installment of creepy ass bodies of water, Alaina tells us the story of Manchac swamp in Louisiana and a voodoo healer called Aunt Julia who predicted her own death AND informed the town that she’d be taking them all with her. Boy did she follow through on this promise. We also share 2 listener stories regarding not only this area in Louisiana but also Lake Lanier! As always, thank you to our sponsors:  Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Pretty Litter: Do what I did and make the switch TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order Chili Technology: Head over to chilisleep.com/morbid for ChiliSleep’s best deal, available to Morbid listeners for a limited time! Rothy’s: Upgrade your closet with washable, sustainable, stylish shoes and bags from Rothy’s. Head to Rothys.com/MORBID to find your new favorites today. exhibit c true full 237 tag:audioboom.com,2021-05-30:/posts/7877175 Lake Lanier Lake Lanier.. Honestly I feel like that’s all I need to say. This place has so much creepy surrounding it!! There are giant catfish that have been compared to volkswagen, phantom hands pulling you under the water and not to mention the entire submerged counties that lie beneath. There are also multiple deaths and murders that have occured in or around the lake. So much to unpack here, just in time for your memorial day weekend!!



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]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 02:53:33 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/lake-lanier-puG_tt_h Lake Lanier.. Honestly I feel like that’s all I need to say. This place has so much creepy surrounding it!! There are giant catfish that have been compared to volkswagen, phantom hands pulling you under the water and not to mention the entire submerged counties that lie beneath. There are also multiple deaths and murders that have occured in or around the lake. So much to unpack here, just in time for your memorial day weekend!!



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]]> Lake Lanier Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:48 Lake Lanier.. Honestly I feel like that’s all I need to say. This place has so much creepy surrounding it!! There are giant catfish that have been compared to volkswagen, phantom hands pulling you under the water and not to mention the entire submerged counties that lie beneath. There are also multiple deaths and murders that have occured in or around the lake. So much to unpack here, just in time for your memorial day weekend!! Anyone with information on the Hannah Truelove case is asked to please call the hall county sheriff at 770-531-6885 or crime stoppers at 1800 222 TIPS Coleman Family GoFundMe As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for twelve free meals, including free shipping! Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID Embr: You can save $50 on either Embr product by visiting embwave.com/Morbid BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid ThirdLove: Go to THIRDLOVE.com/MORBID now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase! Lake Lanier.. Honestly I feel like that’s all I need to say. This place has so much creepy surrounding it!! There are giant catfish that have been compared to volkswagen, phantom hands pulling you under the water and not to mention the entire submerged counties that lie beneath. There are also multiple deaths and murders that have occured in or around the lake. So much to unpack here, just in time for your memorial day weekend!! Anyone with information on the Hannah Truelove case is asked to please call the hall county sheriff at 770-531-6885 or crime stoppers at 1800 222 TIPS Coleman Family GoFundMe As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for twelve free meals, including free shipping! Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID Embr: You can save $50 on either Embr product by visiting embwave.com/Morbid BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid ThirdLove: Go to THIRDLOVE.com/MORBID now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase! exhibit c true full 236 tag:audioboom.com,2021-05-24:/posts/7872480 The Unbelievable Tale of Michael Malloy AKA Mike The Durable You guys. You’re in for a real treat if you’ve never heard the tale of Michael Malloy. To call him durable is to vastly undersell this story. This dude not only survived about 67 attempts on his life, but did it while- let’s just say more than heavily intoxicated! He is a true iron man. 



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]]> Mon, 24 May 2021 02:32:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unbelievable-tale-of-michael-malloy-aka-mike-the-durable-w3tlV5Od You guys. You’re in for a real treat if you’ve never heard the tale of Michael Malloy. To call him durable is to vastly undersell this story. This dude not only survived about 67 attempts on his life, but did it while- let’s just say more than heavily intoxicated! He is a true iron man. 



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]]> The Unbelievable Tale of Michael Malloy AKA Mike The Durable Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:31 You guys. You’re in for a real treat if you’ve never heard the tale of Michael Malloy. To call him durable is to vastly undersell this story. This dude not only survived about 67 attempts on his life, but did it while- let’s just say more than heavily intoxicated! He is a true iron man.  Check out: On The House by Simon Read And as always, thank you to our sponsors! HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! NortonLifeLock: Save 25% or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Curology: Go to Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid You guys. You’re in for a real treat if you’ve never heard the tale of Michael Malloy. To call him durable is to vastly undersell this story. This dude not only survived about 67 attempts on his life, but did it while- let’s just say more than heavily intoxicated! He is a true iron man.  Check out: On The House by Simon Read And as always, thank you to our sponsors! HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! NortonLifeLock: Save 25% or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Curology: Go to Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 235 tag:audioboom.com,2021-05-23:/posts/7872143 The Smiley Face Deaths/Murder Mystery Since 1997 young men have been disappearing for periods of time and then turning up in bodies of water. Upon first glance it’s easy to brush these off as accidents, young men drinking too much and slipping or falling to their deaths: sad but not unheard of. It was in 2008 that Kevin Gannon, Anthony Duarte, Mike Donovan and Dr. Lee Gilbertson presented a theory to the world: What if these cases aren’t accidents at all? What if there is some kind of gang spread across the nation, picking these guys off 1 by 1. Insert the name of the case, The Smiley Face Killers.  





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]]> Sun, 23 May 2021 03:30:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-smiley-face-deaths-murder-mystery-zjoQuEMT Since 1997 young men have been disappearing for periods of time and then turning up in bodies of water. Upon first glance it’s easy to brush these off as accidents, young men drinking too much and slipping or falling to their deaths: sad but not unheard of. It was in 2008 that Kevin Gannon, Anthony Duarte, Mike Donovan and Dr. Lee Gilbertson presented a theory to the world: What if these cases aren’t accidents at all? What if there is some kind of gang spread across the nation, picking these guys off 1 by 1. Insert the name of the case, The Smiley Face Killers.  





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]]> The Smiley Face Deaths/Murder Mystery Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:45 Since 1997 young men have been disappearing for periods of time and then turning up in bodies of water. Upon first glance it’s easy to brush these off as accidents, young men drinking too much and slipping or falling to their deaths: sad but not unheard of. It was in 2008 that Kevin Gannon, Anthony Duarte, Mike Donovan and Dr. Lee Gilbertson presented a theory to the world: What if these cases aren’t accidents at all? What if there is some kind of gang spread across the nation, picking these guys off 1 by 1. Insert the name of the case, The Smiley Face Killers.   Article: Article is offering out listeners fifty dollars off your first purchase of 100 dollars or more. Go to Article.com/morbid and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout HuntAKiller: Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use MORBID, for 20% off your first box. Again, make sure to use CODE MORBID for a 20% discount! ModernFertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid. BestFiends: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.  That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Since 1997 young men have been disappearing for periods of time and then turning up in bodies of water. Upon first glance it’s easy to brush these off as accidents, young men drinking too much and slipping or falling to their deaths: sad but not unheard of. It was in 2008 that Kevin Gannon, Anthony Duarte, Mike Donovan and Dr. Lee Gilbertson presented a theory to the world: What if these cases aren’t accidents at all? What if there is some kind of gang spread across the nation, picking these guys off 1 by 1. Insert the name of the case, The Smiley Face Killers.   Article: Article is offering out listeners fifty dollars off your first purchase of 100 dollars or more. Go to Article.com/morbid and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout HuntAKiller: Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use MORBID, for 20% off your first box. Again, make sure to use CODE MORBID for a 20% discount! ModernFertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid. BestFiends: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.  That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! exhibit c true full 234 tag:audioboom.com,2021-05-16:/posts/7866478 The Smiley Face Deaths/Murders Mystery Since 1997 young men have been disappearing for periods of time and then turning up in bodies of water. Upon first glance it’s easy to brush these off as accidents, young men drinking too much and slipping or falling to their deaths: sad but not unheard of. It was in 2008 that Kevin Gannon, Anthony Duarte, Mike Donovan and Dr. Lee Gilbertson presented a theory to the world: What if these cases aren’t accidents at all? What if there is some kind of gang spread across the nation, picking these guys off 1 by 1. Insert the name of the case, The Smiley Face Killers.  



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]]> Sun, 16 May 2021 22:57:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-smiley-face-deaths-murders-mystery-1jWUV72y Since 1997 young men have been disappearing for periods of time and then turning up in bodies of water. Upon first glance it’s easy to brush these off as accidents, young men drinking too much and slipping or falling to their deaths: sad but not unheard of. It was in 2008 that Kevin Gannon, Anthony Duarte, Mike Donovan and Dr. Lee Gilbertson presented a theory to the world: What if these cases aren’t accidents at all? What if there is some kind of gang spread across the nation, picking these guys off 1 by 1. Insert the name of the case, The Smiley Face Killers.  



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]]> The Smiley Face Deaths/Murders Mystery Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:49 Since 1997 young men have been disappearing for periods of time and then turning up in bodies of water. Upon first glance it’s easy to brush these off as accidents, young men drinking too much and slipping or falling to their deaths: sad but not unheard of. It was in 2008 that Kevin Gannon, Anthony Duarte, Mike Donovan and Dr. Lee Gilbertson presented a theory to the world: What if these cases aren’t accidents at all? What if there is some kind of gang spread across the nation, picking these guys off 1 by 1. Insert the name of the case, The Smiley Face Killers.   As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 ThriveMarket: Join Thrive Market today to get $20 off your first order AND an exclusive FREE gift! The ONLY way to get this offer is by going to Thrive Market.com/MORBID Embr: You can save $50 on either product by visiting embwave.com/Morbid Since 1997 young men have been disappearing for periods of time and then turning up in bodies of water. Upon first glance it’s easy to brush these off as accidents, young men drinking too much and slipping or falling to their deaths: sad but not unheard of. It was in 2008 that Kevin Gannon, Anthony Duarte, Mike Donovan and Dr. Lee Gilbertson presented a theory to the world: What if these cases aren’t accidents at all? What if there is some kind of gang spread across the nation, picking these guys off 1 by 1. Insert the name of the case, The Smiley Face Killers.   As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID CareOf: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 ThriveMarket: Join Thrive Market today to get $20 off your first order AND an exclusive FREE gift! The ONLY way to get this offer is by going to Thrive Market.com/MORBID Embr: You can save $50 on either product by visiting embwave.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 233 tag:audioboom.com,2021-05-16:/posts/7866280 Listener Tales 28 Listener tales 28 coming at ya! This bunch of listener tales features a crazy story of a listener’s near death experience with a cannibal, a random but spooky occurance of a classical music loving ghost and a tale about the dangers of jumping over Mary Jane T’s grave! 



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]]> Sun, 16 May 2021 01:29:08 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-28-IYeSX55_ Listener tales 28 coming at ya! This bunch of listener tales features a crazy story of a listener’s near death experience with a cannibal, a random but spooky occurance of a classical music loving ghost and a tale about the dangers of jumping over Mary Jane T’s grave! 



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]]> Listener Tales 28 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:27 Listener tales 28 coming at ya! This bunch of listener tales features a crazy story of a listener’s near death experience with a cannibal, a random but spooky occurance of a classical music loving ghost and a tale about the dangers of jumping over Mary Jane T’s grave!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Capsule: To sign up, visit capsule.com to get your prescription hand delivered today—for free. BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and [Morbid: A True Crime Podcast] listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at TRYCALIPER.COM/MORBID Listener tales 28 coming at ya! This bunch of listener tales features a crazy story of a listener’s near death experience with a cannibal, a random but spooky occurance of a classical music loving ghost and a tale about the dangers of jumping over Mary Jane T’s grave!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Capsule: To sign up, visit capsule.com to get your prescription hand delivered today—for free. BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and [Morbid: A True Crime Podcast] listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at TRYCALIPER.COM/MORBID exhibit c true full 263 tag:audioboom.com,2021-05-13:/posts/7864887 Morbid Chats With Heather Bish **AD FREE** Before recording episode 214, The Tragic Case of Molly Bish, we reached out to Molly’s sister Heather who has been working tirelessly to get Molly’s case solved. Heather was kind enough to join us for an episode to give us an inside scoop on all the work she’s been doing to get Molly’s case solved, and just to let us in on who Molly was as a sister, a daughter and as a friend. Let’s all work together and get this case solved!



TO HELP YOU CAN:

Call the MA state police with any tips regarding Molly’s case at 508-453-7575



Contact your regional State Legislator to ask them to support S1595, An act permitting familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. (You can find their numbers and email here:

Molly Bish Foundation



Read the Bill here:

Bill S1595

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]]> Thu, 13 May 2021 17:40:20 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/morbid-chats-with-heather-bish-ad-free-31FB8U6J Before recording episode 214, The Tragic Case of Molly Bish, we reached out to Molly’s sister Heather who has been working tirelessly to get Molly’s case solved. Heather was kind enough to join us for an episode to give us an inside scoop on all the work she’s been doing to get Molly’s case solved, and just to let us in on who Molly was as a sister, a daughter and as a friend. Let’s all work together and get this case solved!



TO HELP YOU CAN:

Call the MA state police with any tips regarding Molly’s case at 508-453-7575



Contact your regional State Legislator to ask them to support S1595, An act permitting familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. (You can find their numbers and email here:

Molly Bish Foundation



Read the Bill here:

Bill S1595

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Morbid Chats With Heather Bish **AD FREE** Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:44 Before recording episode 214, The Tragic Case of Molly Bish, we reached out to Molly’s sister Heather who has been working tirelessly to get Molly’s case solved. Heather was kind enough to join us for an episode to give us an inside scoop on all the work she’s been doing to get Molly’s case solved, and just to let us in on who Molly was as a sister, a daughter and as a friend. Let’s all work together and get this case solved! TO HELP YOU CAN: Call the MA state police with any tips regarding Molly’s case at 508-453-7575 Contact your regional State Legislator to ask them to support S1595, An act permitting familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. (You can find their numbers and email here: Molly Bish Foundation Read the Bill here: Bill S1595 Before recording episode 214, The Tragic Case of Molly Bish, we reached out to Molly’s sister Heather who has been working tirelessly to get Molly’s case solved. Heather was kind enough to join us for an episode to give us an inside scoop on all the work she’s been doing to get Molly’s case solved, and just to let us in on who Molly was as a sister, a daughter and as a friend. Let’s all work together and get this case solved! TO HELP YOU CAN: Call the MA state police with any tips regarding Molly’s case at 508-453-7575 Contact your regional State Legislator to ask them to support S1595, An act permitting familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. (You can find their numbers and email here: Molly Bish Foundation Read the Bill here: Bill S1595 exhibit c true full 232 tag:audioboom.com,2021-05-08:/posts/7861391 Catherine & David Birnie Part 2 David and Catherine Birnie were twelve when they met, each coming from tough home lives. Over the years they couldn’t fight their connection, and eventually became two of the worst humans walking the planet. Together they abducted, raped and killed young women across Australia without a thought. In part 2 Alaina will share the stories of the remaining victims, and one who got away!! 



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]]> Sat, 8 May 2021 22:02:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/catherine-david-birnie-part-2-8OEOxanr David and Catherine Birnie were twelve when they met, each coming from tough home lives. Over the years they couldn’t fight their connection, and eventually became two of the worst humans walking the planet. Together they abducted, raped and killed young women across Australia without a thought. In part 2 Alaina will share the stories of the remaining victims, and one who got away!! 



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]]> Catherine & David Birnie Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:48 David and Catherine Birnie were twelve when they met, each coming from tough home lives. Over the years they couldn’t fight their connection, and eventually became two of the worst humans walking the planet. Together they abducted, raped and killed young women across Australia without a thought. In part 2 Alaina will share the stories of the remaining victims, and one who got away!!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for twelve free meals, including free shipping! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code MORBID to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100 Gabi: Get better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. Simplisafe: To learn more about how SimpliSafe can help protect you and your family, visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid today to customize your system and get a free security camera. David and Catherine Birnie were twelve when they met, each coming from tough home lives. Over the years they couldn’t fight their connection, and eventually became two of the worst humans walking the planet. Together they abducted, raped and killed young women across Australia without a thought. In part 2 Alaina will share the stories of the remaining victims, and one who got away!!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for twelve free meals, including free shipping! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code MORBID to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100 Gabi: Get better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. Simplisafe: To learn more about how SimpliSafe can help protect you and your family, visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid today to customize your system and get a free security camera. exhibit c true full 231 tag:audioboom.com,2021-05-08:/posts/7861369 Catherine & David Birnie Part 1 David and Catherine Birnie were twelve when they met, each coming from tough home lives. Over the years they couldn’t fight their connection, and eventually became two of the worst humans walking the planet. Together they abducted, raped and killed young women across Australia without a thought. In part 1 Alaina will give us a little insight into their lives before and during their relationship and cover the first two murders. Stay tuned for part two.



Sources: Psycho Girl: The True Story of Catherine Birnie



Sexual Deviants by Serene Makepeace 




David Birnie's daughter speaks  


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]]> Sat, 8 May 2021 18:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/catherine-david-birnie-part-1-TD_mdJ90 David and Catherine Birnie were twelve when they met, each coming from tough home lives. Over the years they couldn’t fight their connection, and eventually became two of the worst humans walking the planet. Together they abducted, raped and killed young women across Australia without a thought. In part 1 Alaina will give us a little insight into their lives before and during their relationship and cover the first two murders. Stay tuned for part two.



Sources: Psycho Girl: The True Story of Catherine Birnie



Sexual Deviants by Serene Makepeace 




David Birnie's daughter speaks  


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]]> Catherine & David Birnie Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:22 David and Catherine Birnie were twelve when they met, each coming from tough home lives. Over the years they couldn’t fight their connection, and eventually became two of the worst humans walking the planet. Together they abducted, raped and killed young women across Australia without a thought. In part 1 Alaina will give us a little insight into their lives before and during their relationship and cover the first two murders. Stay tuned for part two. Sources: Psycho Girl: The True Story of Catherine Birnie Sexual Deviants by Serene Makepeace  David Birnie's daughter speaks   As always, thank you to our sponsors: Firstleaf: Save time, money, and stress with Firstleaf – the wine club designed with you in mind! Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Caviar: Just for our listeners, Caviar is offering $10 off an order of $20 or more. All you have to do is put in the offer code MORBID2021 at checkout Candid Co: Right now, you can save seventy-five dollars on Candid’s starter kit!! Go to CandidCO.com/morbid and use code morbid Stamps: Just go to Stamps.com and enter code MORBID to get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale! David and Catherine Birnie were twelve when they met, each coming from tough home lives. Over the years they couldn’t fight their connection, and eventually became two of the worst humans walking the planet. Together they abducted, raped and killed young women across Australia without a thought. In part 1 Alaina will give us a little insight into their lives before and during their relationship and cover the first two murders. Stay tuned for part two. Sources: Psycho Girl: The True Story of Catherine Birnie Sexual Deviants by Serene Makepeace  David Birnie's daughter speaks   As always, thank you to our sponsors: Firstleaf: Save time, money, and stress with Firstleaf – the wine club designed with you in mind! Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Caviar: Just for our listeners, Caviar is offering $10 off an order of $20 or more. All you have to do is put in the offer code MORBID2021 at checkout Candid Co: Right now, you can save seventy-five dollars on Candid’s starter kit!! Go to CandidCO.com/morbid and use code morbid Stamps: Just go to Stamps.com and enter code MORBID to get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale! exhibit c true full 230 tag:audioboom.com,2021-05-02:/posts/7857302 The Tragic Death of Natalie Wood Natalie Wood had one of the most troubling back stories a child star could have, a stage mom that crossed all imaginable boundaries, a violent alcoholic for a father and men that took advantage of her all throughout her life. She thought she had found safety in Robert Wagner, who she was married to twice. But the events on the final night of her life leave some with questions about Robert Wagner… did he push his beloved wife overboard?



Book mentioned in episode:

Natasha: The Biography of Natalie Wood by Suzanne Finstad 



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]]> Mon, 3 May 2021 00:19:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-death-of-natalie-wood-strpexO_ Natalie Wood had one of the most troubling back stories a child star could have, a stage mom that crossed all imaginable boundaries, a violent alcoholic for a father and men that took advantage of her all throughout her life. She thought she had found safety in Robert Wagner, who she was married to twice. But the events on the final night of her life leave some with questions about Robert Wagner… did he push his beloved wife overboard?



Book mentioned in episode:

Natasha: The Biography of Natalie Wood by Suzanne Finstad 



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]]> The Tragic Death of Natalie Wood Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:02 Natalie Wood had one of the most troubling back stories a child star could have, a stage mom that crossed all imaginable boundaries, a violent alcoholic for a father and men that took advantage of her all throughout her life. She thought she had found safety in Robert Wagner, who she was married to twice. But the events on the final night of her life leave some with questions about Robert Wagner… did he push his beloved wife overboard? Book mentioned in episode: Natasha: The Biography of Natalie Wood by Suzanne Finstad  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Get twelve free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid12 at HelloFresh.com/morbid12. Embr: You can save $50 on either product by visiting embwave.com/Morbid. Hunt a Killer: Go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use MORBID, for 20% off your first box. Clear: Right now, for a limited time, you can get your first two months of CLEAR for FREE.  Go to CLEAR me dot com slash MORBID and use code MORBID. BestFiends: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play Natalie Wood had one of the most troubling back stories a child star could have, a stage mom that crossed all imaginable boundaries, a violent alcoholic for a father and men that took advantage of her all throughout her life. She thought she had found safety in Robert Wagner, who she was married to twice. But the events on the final night of her life leave some with questions about Robert Wagner… did he push his beloved wife overboard? Book mentioned in episode: Natasha: The Biography of Natalie Wood by Suzanne Finstad  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Get twelve free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid12 at HelloFresh.com/morbid12. Embr: You can save $50 on either product by visiting embwave.com/Morbid. Hunt a Killer: Go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use MORBID, for 20% off your first box. Clear: Right now, for a limited time, you can get your first two months of CLEAR for FREE.  Go to CLEAR me dot com slash MORBID and use code MORBID. BestFiends: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play exhibit c true full 229 tag:audioboom.com,2021-05-02:/posts/7857030 Listener Tales 27 It’s the most wonderful time of the...month: listener tales!!!! For our 27th listener tales episode we will read you some tales about the importance of buying a hitchhiker a hamburger, trusting your gut and most importantly insulting murderers! Have a great time listening, and keep it weird til’ the next one!





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]]> Sun, 2 May 2021 03:12:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-27-kSbC_Cq_ It’s the most wonderful time of the...month: listener tales!!!! For our 27th listener tales episode we will read you some tales about the importance of buying a hitchhiker a hamburger, trusting your gut and most importantly insulting murderers! Have a great time listening, and keep it weird til’ the next one!





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]]> Listener Tales 27 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:43 It’s the most wonderful time of the...month: listener tales!!!! For our 27th listener tales episode we will read you some tales about the importance of buying a hitchhiker a hamburger, trusting your gut and most importantly insulting murderers! Have a great time listening, and keep it weird til’ the next one! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid Chili Technology: Head over to chilisleep.com/morbid for ChiliSleep’s best deal, available to Morbid listeners for a limited time! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid It’s the most wonderful time of the...month: listener tales!!!! For our 27th listener tales episode we will read you some tales about the importance of buying a hitchhiker a hamburger, trusting your gut and most importantly insulting murderers! Have a great time listening, and keep it weird til’ the next one! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/morbid Chili Technology: Head over to chilisleep.com/morbid for ChiliSleep’s best deal, available to Morbid listeners for a limited time! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 258 tag:audioboom.com,2021-04-25:/posts/7852487 Gary Michael Hilton AKA The National Parks Serial Killer Gary Michael Hilton is a serial killer who was convicted for the murders of four people, although many assume he has killed more. His M.O was to hunt down his victims while they were hiking or spending time on the trails, incapacitate them and keep them held hostage while he used their credit or debit cards. In this episode we will go over the murders of Cheryl Dunlap, Meredith Emerson and John and Irene Bryant.



Great book on the case:

Those Days In January by John Cagle



Tragic End for Unique Couple by Mike Williams



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]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/gary-michael-hilton-aka-the-national-parks-serial-killer-n3DPLhly Gary Michael Hilton is a serial killer who was convicted for the murders of four people, although many assume he has killed more. His M.O was to hunt down his victims while they were hiking or spending time on the trails, incapacitate them and keep them held hostage while he used their credit or debit cards. In this episode we will go over the murders of Cheryl Dunlap, Meredith Emerson and John and Irene Bryant.



Great book on the case:

Those Days In January by John Cagle



Tragic End for Unique Couple by Mike Williams



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]]> Gary Michael Hilton AKA The National Parks Serial Killer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:22 Gary Michael Hilton is a serial killer who was convicted for the murders of four people, although many assume he has killed more. His M.O was to hunt down his victims while they were hiking or spending time on the trails, incapacitate them and keep them held hostage while he used their credit or debit cards. In this episode we will go over the murders of Cheryl Dunlap, Meredith Emerson and John and Irene Bryant. Great book on the case: Those Days In January by John Cagle Tragic End for Unique Couple by Mike Williams As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12. Skylight Frame: Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code Morbid. Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, and to catch the all new season of Creepshow, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/morbid BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Gary Michael Hilton is a serial killer who was convicted for the murders of four people, although many assume he has killed more. His M.O was to hunt down his victims while they were hiking or spending time on the trails, incapacitate them and keep them held hostage while he used their credit or debit cards. In this episode we will go over the murders of Cheryl Dunlap, Meredith Emerson and John and Irene Bryant. Great book on the case: Those Days In January by John Cagle Tragic End for Unique Couple by Mike Williams As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12. Skylight Frame: Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code Morbid. Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, and to catch the all new season of Creepshow, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/morbid BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 228 tag:audioboom.com,2021-04-23:/posts/7851171 The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd (With Special Guest Cameron Esposito!) Today we are joined by a very special guest, Cameron Esposito, to talk all things comedy and true crime! It’s the perfect mashup of worlds. Ash takes us through the Thelma Todd case from Thelma’s childhood in Massachusetts to when the young ✨Hollywood✨ starlet was discovered dead in her own car. Together we wonder what a car is exactly, why the Hollywood machine is so scary and whether we are prepared to be found paradoxically undressed. Thanks so much to Cameron for joining us! 



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]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 03:48:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-death-of-thelma-todd-with-special-guest-cameron-esposito-JR0zmEgX Today we are joined by a very special guest, Cameron Esposito, to talk all things comedy and true crime! It’s the perfect mashup of worlds. Ash takes us through the Thelma Todd case from Thelma’s childhood in Massachusetts to when the young ✨Hollywood✨ starlet was discovered dead in her own car. Together we wonder what a car is exactly, why the Hollywood machine is so scary and whether we are prepared to be found paradoxically undressed. Thanks so much to Cameron for joining us! 



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]]> The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd (With Special Guest Cameron Esposito!) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:30:58 Today we are joined by a very special guest, Cameron Esposito, to talk all things comedy and true crime! It’s the perfect mashup of worlds. Ash takes us through the Thelma Todd case from Thelma’s childhood in Massachusetts to when the young ✨Hollywood✨ starlet was discovered dead in her own car. Together we wonder what a car is exactly, why the Hollywood machine is so scary and whether we are prepared to be found paradoxically undressed. Thanks so much to Cameron for joining us!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Article: Get $50 dollars off your first purchase of $100 or more. Go to Article.com/Morbid and the discount code will be automatically applied at checkout!  Prose: Get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Purple: Right now, you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10  PrettyLitter: switch to PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. Today we are joined by a very special guest, Cameron Esposito, to talk all things comedy and true crime! It’s the perfect mashup of worlds. Ash takes us through the Thelma Todd case from Thelma’s childhood in Massachusetts to when the young ✨Hollywood✨ starlet was discovered dead in her own car. Together we wonder what a car is exactly, why the Hollywood machine is so scary and whether we are prepared to be found paradoxically undressed. Thanks so much to Cameron for joining us!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Article: Get $50 dollars off your first purchase of $100 or more. Go to Article.com/Morbid and the discount code will be automatically applied at checkout!  Prose: Get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid Purple: Right now, you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10  PrettyLitter: switch to PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. exhibit c true full 227 tag:audioboom.com,2021-04-19:/posts/7847246 Tyler Hadley (Redo!) Tyler Hadley was 17 years old when he decided to bludgeon his parents and then throw the rager of a lifetime (in his eyes.) Close to a hundred people attended this party not knowing that in a separate locked bedroom down the hall, the bodies of Mary Jo and Blake Hadley were laying under a hodgepodge of household items. We redid this case to offer some new information and woah, somehow it’s even more disturbing the second time around.  BUT to lighten some of the darkest moments, we have added in clips from the original episode because we could never replace the original "FA SHO!!" ;)



A Thousand Fireflies by Ryan Hadley



See How Much You Love Me by Amber Hunt



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]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/tyler-hadley-redo-5rYPJ41h Tyler Hadley was 17 years old when he decided to bludgeon his parents and then throw the rager of a lifetime (in his eyes.) Close to a hundred people attended this party not knowing that in a separate locked bedroom down the hall, the bodies of Mary Jo and Blake Hadley were laying under a hodgepodge of household items. We redid this case to offer some new information and woah, somehow it’s even more disturbing the second time around.  BUT to lighten some of the darkest moments, we have added in clips from the original episode because we could never replace the original "FA SHO!!" ;)



A Thousand Fireflies by Ryan Hadley



See How Much You Love Me by Amber Hunt



Tyler Hadley's Killer Party by Nathaniel Rich for Rolling Stone



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meals, including free shipping!



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]]> Tyler Hadley (Redo!) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:33:52 Tyler Hadley was 17 years old when he decided to bludgeon his parents and then throw the rager of a lifetime (in his eyes.) Close to a hundred people attended this party not knowing that in a separate locked bedroom down the hall, the bodies of Mary Jo and Blake Hadley were laying under a hodgepodge of household items. We redid this case to offer some new information and woah, somehow it’s even more disturbing the second time around.  BUT to lighten some of the darkest moments, we have added in clips from the original episode because we could never replace the original "FA SHO!!" ;) A Thousand Fireflies by Ryan Hadley See How Much You Love Me by Amber Hunt Tyler Hadley's Killer Party by Nathaniel Rich for Rolling Stone HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for twelve free meals, including free shipping! Better help: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Careof: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 ChiliTechnology: Head over to chilisleep.com/morbid for ChiliSleep’s best deal, available to Morbid listeners for a limited time!  ThirdLove: Go to THIRDLOVE.com/MORBID now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase! Tyler Hadley was 17 years old when he decided to bludgeon his parents and then throw the rager of a lifetime (in his eyes.) Close to a hundred people attended this party not knowing that in a separate locked bedroom down the hall, the bodies of Mary Jo and Blake Hadley were laying under a hodgepodge of household items. We redid this case to offer some new information and woah, somehow it’s even more disturbing the second time around.  BUT to lighten some of the darkest moments, we have added in clips from the original episode because we could never replace the original "FA SHO!!" ;) A Thousand Fireflies by Ryan Hadley See How Much You Love Me by Amber Hunt Tyler Hadley's Killer Party by Nathaniel Rich for Rolling Stone HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for twelve free meals, including free shipping! Better help: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Careof: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 ChiliTechnology: Head over to chilisleep.com/morbid for ChiliSleep’s best deal, available to Morbid listeners for a limited time!  ThirdLove: Go to THIRDLOVE.com/MORBID now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase! exhibit c true full 226 tag:audioboom.com,2021-04-17:/posts/7846671 The Abduction and Murder of Daniel Morcombe Daniel Morcombe was 13 years old when he was taken from a bus stop in Queensland Australia. Queensland was supposed to be one of the safest places to live so this absolutely rocked the community. It would be 8 years before anyone would get answers, and the man who gave the answers is one of the scariest people to walk the planet. 





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Sources:

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-23/daniel-morcombe-adam-davidson-sentenced-over-cowan-torture/9076452

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/daniel-morcombe-s-killer-brett-peter-cowan-stabbed-in-the-ear-and-neck-20180504-p4zdd2.html

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]]> Sat, 17 Apr 2021 21:27:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-abduction-and-murder-of-daniel-morcombe-JKDlL52p Daniel Morcombe was 13 years old when he was taken from a bus stop in Queensland Australia. Queensland was supposed to be one of the safest places to live so this absolutely rocked the community. It would be 8 years before anyone would get answers, and the man who gave the answers is one of the scariest people to walk the planet. 





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Sources:

https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/608476/cif-morcombe-d-20190405.pdf

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-23/daniel-morcombe-adam-davidson-sentenced-over-cowan-torture/9076452

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/daniel-morcombe-s-killer-brett-peter-cowan-stabbed-in-the-ear-and-neck-20180504-p4zdd2.html

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]]> The Abduction and Murder of Daniel Morcombe Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:03 Daniel Morcombe was 13 years old when he was taken from a bus stop in Queensland Australia. Queensland was supposed to be one of the safest places to live so this absolutely rocked the community. It would be 8 years before anyone would get answers, and the man who gave the answers is one of the scariest people to walk the planet.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Curology: Go to Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! Skylight Frame: Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code Morbid. HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Embr: Get $50 off by going to embrwave.com/Morbid Sources: https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/608476/cif-morcombe-d-20190405.pdf https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-23/daniel-morcombe-adam-davidson-sentenced-over-cowan-torture/9076452 https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/daniel-morcombe-s-killer-brett-peter-cowan-stabbed-in-the-ear-and-neck-20180504-p4zdd2.html Daniel Morcombe was 13 years old when he was taken from a bus stop in Queensland Australia. Queensland was supposed to be one of the safest places to live so this absolutely rocked the community. It would be 8 years before anyone would get answers, and the man who gave the answers is one of the scariest people to walk the planet.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Curology: Go to Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! Skylight Frame: Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code Morbid. HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Embr: Get $50 off by going to embrwave.com/Morbid Sources: https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/608476/cif-morcombe-d-20190405.pdf https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-23/daniel-morcombe-adam-davidson-sentenced-over-cowan-torture/9076452 https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/daniel-morcombe-s-killer-brett-peter-cowan-stabbed-in-the-ear-and-neck-20180504-p4zdd2.html exhibit c true full 225 tag:audioboom.com,2021-04-12:/posts/7842689 The Mysterious Murder of Julia Wallace Part 3 The third and final episode to wrap up our series on William Herbert Wallace is here!!! In this part Alaina walks us through the bonkers murder trail. The prosecution stays leaping to conclusions and the defense tries their hardest to defend their guy, but you’ll have to listen to find out the verdict!



Court Transcripts!

https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.220695



The Killing of Julia Wallace by Jonathan Goodman



The Man from the Pru film about the case!



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]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:12:57 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-murder-of-julia-wallace-part-3-ZMlklvtf The third and final episode to wrap up our series on William Herbert Wallace is here!!! In this part Alaina walks us through the bonkers murder trail. The prosecution stays leaping to conclusions and the defense tries their hardest to defend their guy, but you’ll have to listen to find out the verdict!



Court Transcripts!

https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.220695



The Killing of Julia Wallace by Jonathan Goodman



The Man from the Pru film about the case!



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]]> The Mysterious Murder of Julia Wallace Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:27:56 The third and final episode to wrap up our series on William Herbert Wallace is here!!! In this part Alaina walks us through the bonkers murder trail. The prosecution stays leaping to conclusions and the defense tries their hardest to defend their guy, but you’ll have to listen to find out the verdict! Court Transcripts! https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.220695 The Killing of Julia Wallace by Jonathan Goodman The Man from the Pru film about the case! As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for twelve free meals, including free shipping! Gabi: Get a better insurance with Gabi!!  Go to Gabi.com/MORBID.  Simplisafe: Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid today to customize your system and get a free security camera Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID The third and final episode to wrap up our series on William Herbert Wallace is here!!! In this part Alaina walks us through the bonkers murder trail. The prosecution stays leaping to conclusions and the defense tries their hardest to defend their guy, but you’ll have to listen to find out the verdict! Court Transcripts! https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.220695 The Killing of Julia Wallace by Jonathan Goodman The Man from the Pru film about the case! As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 for twelve free meals, including free shipping! Gabi: Get a better insurance with Gabi!!  Go to Gabi.com/MORBID.  Simplisafe: Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid today to customize your system and get a free security camera Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Babbel: Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID exhibit c true full 224 tag:audioboom.com,2021-04-09:/posts/7840261 The Mysterious Murder of Julia Wallace Part 2 She made it a part two that will turn into a part three! For this episode, Alaina walks us through the aftermath of Julia Wallace’s murder. The detectives are all circling in on William, intimidating witnesses to change their stories, and BOOM! With barely enough evidence William is arrested and charged with murder. See you for part three!



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]]> Fri, 9 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-murder-of-julia-wallace-part-2-m2vr7xWL She made it a part two that will turn into a part three! For this episode, Alaina walks us through the aftermath of Julia Wallace’s murder. The detectives are all circling in on William, intimidating witnesses to change their stories, and BOOM! With barely enough evidence William is arrested and charged with murder. See you for part three!



The Killing of Julia Wallace by Jonathan Goodman



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]]> The Mysterious Murder of Julia Wallace Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:20 She made it a part two that will turn into a part three! For this episode, Alaina walks us through the aftermath of Julia Wallace’s murder. The detectives are all circling in on William, intimidating witnesses to change their stories, and BOOM! With barely enough evidence William is arrested and charged with murder. See you for part three! The Killing of Julia Wallace by Jonathan Goodman Also, a great podcast if you love narratives that are more immersive, Unsolved Murders Podcast from Parcast did a great two parter on this. Episode 38 & 39 As always, thank you to our sponsors: Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code morbid to get $20 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping. Caliper: TRYCALIPER.com/MORBID. Don’t forget promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get 25% off your first order AND an exclusive FREE gift! The ONLY way to get this offer is by going to Thrive Market dot com slash MORBID. She made it a part two that will turn into a part three! For this episode, Alaina walks us through the aftermath of Julia Wallace’s murder. The detectives are all circling in on William, intimidating witnesses to change their stories, and BOOM! With barely enough evidence William is arrested and charged with murder. See you for part three! The Killing of Julia Wallace by Jonathan Goodman Also, a great podcast if you love narratives that are more immersive, Unsolved Murders Podcast from Parcast did a great two parter on this. Episode 38 & 39 As always, thank you to our sponsors: Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code morbid to get $20 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping. Caliper: TRYCALIPER.com/MORBID. Don’t forget promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get 25% off your first order AND an exclusive FREE gift! The ONLY way to get this offer is by going to Thrive Market dot com slash MORBID. exhibit c true full 223 tag:audioboom.com,2021-04-05:/posts/7837114 The Mysterious Murder of Julia Wallace Part 1 It’s Alaina-centric and it’s old timey!! We’re heading back to England in the 1930’s. William Herbert Wallace is quite a character, and to be honest so is his wife Julia. When Julia turns up dead in their home, people start taking a closer look at Wallace and his idiosyncratic tendencies. Why doesn’t he seem to be emotional, why is he just petting the cat so nonchalantly, what is this dude's deal? Is he telling the truth about not being involved? Just when you think you know, another shady character steps on the scene!! 



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]]> Mon, 5 Apr 2021 02:36:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-murder-of-julia-wallace-part-1-GPt7A7v1 It’s Alaina-centric and it’s old timey!! We’re heading back to England in the 1930’s. William Herbert Wallace is quite a character, and to be honest so is his wife Julia. When Julia turns up dead in their home, people start taking a closer look at Wallace and his idiosyncratic tendencies. Why doesn’t he seem to be emotional, why is he just petting the cat so nonchalantly, what is this dude's deal? Is he telling the truth about not being involved? Just when you think you know, another shady character steps on the scene!! 



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]]> The Mysterious Murder of Julia Wallace Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:21:51 It’s Alaina-centric and it’s old timey!! We’re heading back to England in the 1930’s. William Herbert Wallace is quite a character, and to be honest so is his wife Julia. When Julia turns up dead in their home, people start taking a closer look at Wallace and his idiosyncratic tendencies. Why doesn’t he seem to be emotional, why is he just petting the cat so nonchalantly, what is this dude's deal? Is he telling the truth about not being involved? Just when you think you know, another shady character steps on the scene!!  HelloFresh: Get twelve free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid12 at HelloFresh.com/morbid12. FirstLeaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid. Candid Co: Right now, you can save seventy-five dollars on Candid’s starter kit. Go to CandidCO.com/morbid and use code morbid. It’s Alaina-centric and it’s old timey!! We’re heading back to England in the 1930’s. William Herbert Wallace is quite a character, and to be honest so is his wife Julia. When Julia turns up dead in their home, people start taking a closer look at Wallace and his idiosyncratic tendencies. Why doesn’t he seem to be emotional, why is he just petting the cat so nonchalantly, what is this dude's deal? Is he telling the truth about not being involved? Just when you think you know, another shady character steps on the scene!!  HelloFresh: Get twelve free meals—including free shipping!—when you use code morbid12 at HelloFresh.com/morbid12. FirstLeaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid. Candid Co: Right now, you can save seventy-five dollars on Candid’s starter kit. Go to CandidCO.com/morbid and use code morbid. exhibit c true full 222 tag:audioboom.com,2021-04-03:/posts/7836550 Listener Tales 26 The first listener tales of April, and recorded on April fools day no less! This batch of listener tales includes a closet that could very well be a portal to hell, a life changing accident on the I5 and a badass survival tale. Seriously, you guys always deliver with these tales! 



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]]> Sat, 3 Apr 2021 01:28:02 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-26-ZiF1ch78 The first listener tales of April, and recorded on April fools day no less! This batch of listener tales includes a closet that could very well be a portal to hell, a life changing accident on the I5 and a badass survival tale. Seriously, you guys always deliver with these tales! 



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]]> Listener Tales 26 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:10 The first listener tales of April, and recorded on April fools day no less! This batch of listener tales includes a closet that could very well be a portal to hell, a life changing accident on the I5 and a badass survival tale. Seriously, you guys always deliver with these tales!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID. Strange & Unexplained: If you want to dive into the unexplained, check out Strange & Unexplained with Daisy Eagan. Find Strange & Unexplained with Daisy Eaganwherever you get your podcasts. BestFiends: That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code Morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! The first listener tales of April, and recorded on April fools day no less! This batch of listener tales includes a closet that could very well be a portal to hell, a life changing accident on the I5 and a badass survival tale. Seriously, you guys always deliver with these tales!  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID. Strange & Unexplained: If you want to dive into the unexplained, check out Strange & Unexplained with Daisy Eagan. Find Strange & Unexplained with Daisy Eaganwherever you get your podcasts. BestFiends: That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code Morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! exhibit c true full 250 tag:audioboom.com,2021-03-29:/posts/7832540 The Los Feliz Murder House It's a DO-OVER!



This tale has always been such a crazy one that we just had to do it again and do it right. 


On December 6, 1959, respected and renowned doctor, Harold Perelson, turned his family's dream home into a nightmare when he snapped in the dead of night and left a trail of blood in his wake. This house would come to be known as the Los Feliz Murder House for a good reason.

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Dr. Perelson's Published Paper

Article Movie Will Be Based On By Jeff Maysh

https://the-line-up.com/los-feliz-murder-house

https://strangeremains.com/2019/12/26/the-sinister-story-of-las-murder-mansion/

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]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 02:39:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-los-feliz-murder-house-3JupwZJR It's a DO-OVER!



This tale has always been such a crazy one that we just had to do it again and do it right. 


On December 6, 1959, respected and renowned doctor, Harold Perelson, turned his family's dream home into a nightmare when he snapped in the dead of night and left a trail of blood in his wake. This house would come to be known as the Los Feliz Murder House for a good reason.

Some interesting links:
Dr. Perelson's Published Paper

Article Movie Will Be Based On By Jeff Maysh

https://the-line-up.com/los-feliz-murder-house

https://strangeremains.com/2019/12/26/the-sinister-story-of-las-murder-mansion/

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]]> The Los Feliz Murder House Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:54 It's a DO-OVER! This tale has always been such a crazy one that we just had to do it again and do it right.  On December 6, 1959, respected and renowned doctor, Harold Perelson, turned his family's dream home into a nightmare when he snapped in the dead of night and left a trail of blood in his wake. This house would come to be known as the Los Feliz Murder House for a good reason. Some interesting links: Dr. Perelson's Published Paper Article Movie Will Be Based On By Jeff Maysh https://the-line-up.com/los-feliz-murder-house https://strangeremains.com/2019/12/26/the-sinister-story-of-las-murder-mansion/ As always, thank you to our lovely sponsors! Canva Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canva.me/morbid to get your FREE 45-day extended trial. Embark Right now, Embark has an offer on their Breed and Health Kit for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $40 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid. Purple Purple really is comfort for an uncomfortable world. Right now, you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10. Terms apply. ThredUp Get the styles you love at a fraction of the price. You’ll look and feel good with thredUP! And for Morbid listeners, here’s an exclusive offer just for you: Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/MORBID. Terms apply. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! It's a DO-OVER! This tale has always been such a crazy one that we just had to do it again and do it right.  On December 6, 1959, respected and renowned doctor, Harold Perelson, turned his family's dream home into a nightmare when he snapped in the dead of night and left a trail of blood in his wake. This house would come to be known as the Los Feliz Murder House for a good reason. Some interesting links: Dr. Perelson's Published Paper Article Movie Will Be Based On By Jeff Maysh https://the-line-up.com/los-feliz-murder-house https://strangeremains.com/2019/12/26/the-sinister-story-of-las-murder-mansion/ As always, thank you to our lovely sponsors! Canva Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canva.me/morbid to get your FREE 45-day extended trial. Embark Right now, Embark has an offer on their Breed and Health Kit for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $40 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid. Purple Purple really is comfort for an uncomfortable world. Right now, you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10. Terms apply. ThredUp Get the styles you love at a fraction of the price. You’ll look and feel good with thredUP! And for Morbid listeners, here’s an exclusive offer just for you: Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/MORBID. Terms apply. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! exhibit c true full 221 tag:audioboom.com,2021-03-28:/posts/7832318 The Tragic Murder of Kenia Monge/ The Incredible Survival Tale of Lydia Tillman Kenia Monge was 19 years old when she went missing after a night out with her friends in Colorado. While her father Tony was trying to call her friends and find out what had happened that night, a text came through to Kenia’s phone from a number she didn’t have saved. It was from a man named Travis who claimed to have attempted to give her a ride home the previous night. Tony agreed to go meet the man and talk, but when he shook Travis’s hand, he knew he was shaking the hand of the man who killed his daughter. The rest of the events throughout the case are shocking and will have you holding on to your butt til’ the very end. 



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]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-murder-of-kenia-monge-the-incredible-survival-tale-of-lydia-tillman-34JJTsoO Kenia Monge was 19 years old when she went missing after a night out with her friends in Colorado. While her father Tony was trying to call her friends and find out what had happened that night, a text came through to Kenia’s phone from a number she didn’t have saved. It was from a man named Travis who claimed to have attempted to give her a ride home the previous night. Tony agreed to go meet the man and talk, but when he shook Travis’s hand, he knew he was shaking the hand of the man who killed his daughter. The rest of the events throughout the case are shocking and will have you holding on to your butt til’ the very end. 



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]]> The Tragic Murder of Kenia Monge/ The Incredible Survival Tale of Lydia Tillman Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:31 Kenia Monge was 19 years old when she went missing after a night out with her friends in Colorado. While her father Tony was trying to call her friends and find out what had happened that night, a text came through to Kenia’s phone from a number she didn’t have saved. It was from a man named Travis who claimed to have attempted to give her a ride home the previous night. Tony agreed to go meet the man and talk, but when he shook Travis’s hand, he knew he was shaking the hand of the man who killed his daughter. The rest of the events throughout the case are shocking and will have you holding on to your butt til’ the very end.  As always thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 Athena Club: Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc Soulcycle: Get your SoulCycle at-home bike TODAY by visiting MySoulcycleBike.com/MORBID, and use promo code MORBID to get a complementary pair of at-home Select cycling shoes with your purchase. Article: Article is offering our listeners 50 dollars off your first purchase of 100 dollars or more. Go to Article.com/morbid and the discount code will be automatically applied at checkout Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Kenia Monge was 19 years old when she went missing after a night out with her friends in Colorado. While her father Tony was trying to call her friends and find out what had happened that night, a text came through to Kenia’s phone from a number she didn’t have saved. It was from a man named Travis who claimed to have attempted to give her a ride home the previous night. Tony agreed to go meet the man and talk, but when he shook Travis’s hand, he knew he was shaking the hand of the man who killed his daughter. The rest of the events throughout the case are shocking and will have you holding on to your butt til’ the very end.  As always thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 Athena Club: Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc Soulcycle: Get your SoulCycle at-home bike TODAY by visiting MySoulcycleBike.com/MORBID, and use promo code MORBID to get a complementary pair of at-home Select cycling shoes with your purchase. Article: Article is offering our listeners 50 dollars off your first purchase of 100 dollars or more. Go to Article.com/morbid and the discount code will be automatically applied at checkout Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid: A True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 220 tag:audioboom.com,2021-03-20:/posts/7826941 The Bell Witch We figured with everything being pretty heavy lately, we’d bring you a haunting. THE haunting, actually. The Bell family moved to their Tennessee farm in the early 1800s and had things great at first, beautiful land a big happy family. All the sudden though, in 1817, a haunting began and an entity who became known as the Bell Witch would terrorize the family for years to come!



Book Ash mentioned:



The Bell Witch: The Truth Exposed by Camille Moffitt



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]]> Sat, 20 Mar 2021 23:35:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bell-witch-EWPpCbzz We figured with everything being pretty heavy lately, we’d bring you a haunting. THE haunting, actually. The Bell family moved to their Tennessee farm in the early 1800s and had things great at first, beautiful land a big happy family. All the sudden though, in 1817, a haunting began and an entity who became known as the Bell Witch would terrorize the family for years to come!



Book Ash mentioned:



The Bell Witch: The Truth Exposed by Camille Moffitt



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]]> The Bell Witch Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:00 We figured with everything being pretty heavy lately, we’d bring you a haunting. THE haunting, actually. The Bell family moved to their Tennessee farm in the early 1800s and had things great at first, beautiful land a big happy family. All the sudden though, in 1817, a haunting began and an entity who became known as the Bell Witch would terrorize the family for years to come! Book Ash mentioned: The Bell Witch: The Truth Exposed by Camille Moffitt As always thank you to our sponsors  Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid  Care of: get 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50   Thrive market: go ThriveMarket.com/MORBID to get the exclusive offer of 25% off your first order AND a FREE gift! We figured with everything being pretty heavy lately, we’d bring you a haunting. THE haunting, actually. The Bell family moved to their Tennessee farm in the early 1800s and had things great at first, beautiful land a big happy family. All the sudden though, in 1817, a haunting began and an entity who became known as the Bell Witch would terrorize the family for years to come! Book Ash mentioned: The Bell Witch: The Truth Exposed by Camille Moffitt As always thank you to our sponsors  Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid  Care of: get 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50   Thrive market: go ThriveMarket.com/MORBID to get the exclusive offer of 25% off your first order AND a FREE gift! exhibit c true full 219 tag:audioboom.com,2021-03-18:/posts/7825780 Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm? Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? This is an episode we covered in our earlier days brought to you by Alaina, but she kept up with it and ended up finding so much more information that she wanted to redo it for ya! Here’s our second take on the episode with some new insight, maybe we’ll finally close this chapter.



Here are the books mentioned in the episode! Very recommended reads for this case!



Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm Volume 1



Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm Volume 2



Another really great podcast that did a goosebumps inducing narration of this case is The Unexplained Podcast. Here are the two parts of his show on the subject, just for some extra spooky listening!



Whispers In The Trees Part 1



Whispers In The Trees Part 2



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]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:15:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/who-put-bella-in-the-wych-elm-EZVmVJUU Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? This is an episode we covered in our earlier days brought to you by Alaina, but she kept up with it and ended up finding so much more information that she wanted to redo it for ya! Here’s our second take on the episode with some new insight, maybe we’ll finally close this chapter.



Here are the books mentioned in the episode! Very recommended reads for this case!



Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm Volume 1



Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm Volume 2



Another really great podcast that did a goosebumps inducing narration of this case is The Unexplained Podcast. Here are the two parts of his show on the subject, just for some extra spooky listening!



Whispers In The Trees Part 1



Whispers In The Trees Part 2



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]]> Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm? Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:53 Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? This is an episode we covered in our earlier days brought to you by Alaina, but she kept up with it and ended up finding so much more information that she wanted to redo it for ya! Here’s our second take on the episode with some new insight, maybe we’ll finally close this chapter. Here are the books mentioned in the episode! Very recommended reads for this case! Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm Volume 1 Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm Volume 2 Another really great podcast that did a goosebumps inducing narration of this case is The Unexplained Podcast. Here are the two parts of his show on the subject, just for some extra spooky listening! Whispers In The Trees Part 1 Whispers In The Trees Part 2 As always, thank you to our sponsors! HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh dot com slash morbid12 and use code morbid12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Squarespace Check out Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain ThredUp For Morbid listeners, here’s an exclusive offer just for you: Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/MORBID. Terms apply. PrettyLitter Your cat deserves the best. Your cat deserves The World’s Smartest kitty litter! Do what I did and make the switch to PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? This is an episode we covered in our earlier days brought to you by Alaina, but she kept up with it and ended up finding so much more information that she wanted to redo it for ya! Here’s our second take on the episode with some new insight, maybe we’ll finally close this chapter. Here are the books mentioned in the episode! Very recommended reads for this case! Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm Volume 1 Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm Volume 2 Another really great podcast that did a goosebumps inducing narration of this case is The Unexplained Podcast. Here are the two parts of his show on the subject, just for some extra spooky listening! Whispers In The Trees Part 1 Whispers In The Trees Part 2 As always, thank you to our sponsors! HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh dot com slash morbid12 and use code morbid12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Squarespace Check out Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain ThredUp For Morbid listeners, here’s an exclusive offer just for you: Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/MORBID. Terms apply. PrettyLitter Your cat deserves the best. Your cat deserves The World’s Smartest kitty litter! Do what I did and make the switch to PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. exhibit c true full 218 tag:audioboom.com,2021-03-14:/posts/7822355 The Tragic Murder of Dominique Dunne Dominique Dunne was an upcoming actress with roles in different shows like Chips, Hart to Hart, one of her last roles was actually in the- potentially cursed- movie Poltergeist. In 1982 Dominique was killed at the hands of her boyfriend John Thomas Sweeney. Their relationship, trial and aftermath are absolutely devastating and what we’ll go over in detail during this episode. 



Sources used:







Dominik Dunne's Vanity Fair Piece, A father’s account of the trial of his daughter’s killer. 

https://filmdaily.co/obsessions/true-crime/dominique-dunne/

https://medium.com/the-true-crime-edition/injustice-for-dominique-dunne-66f5bac3998b





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]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:40:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-murder-of-dominique-dunne-QwVlip9t Dominique Dunne was an upcoming actress with roles in different shows like Chips, Hart to Hart, one of her last roles was actually in the- potentially cursed- movie Poltergeist. In 1982 Dominique was killed at the hands of her boyfriend John Thomas Sweeney. Their relationship, trial and aftermath are absolutely devastating and what we’ll go over in detail during this episode. 



Sources used:







Dominik Dunne's Vanity Fair Piece, A father’s account of the trial of his daughter’s killer. 

https://filmdaily.co/obsessions/true-crime/dominique-dunne/

https://medium.com/the-true-crime-edition/injustice-for-dominique-dunne-66f5bac3998b





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]]> The Tragic Murder of Dominique Dunne Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:08 Dominique Dunne was an upcoming actress with roles in different shows like Chips, Hart to Hart, one of her last roles was actually in the- potentially cursed- movie Poltergeist. In 1982 Dominique was killed at the hands of her boyfriend John Thomas Sweeney. Their relationship, trial and aftermath are absolutely devastating and what we’ll go over in detail during this episode.  Sources used: Dominik Dunne's Vanity Fair Piece, A father’s account of the trial of his daughter’s killer.  https://filmdaily.co/obsessions/true-crime/dominique-dunne/ https://medium.com/the-true-crime-edition/injustice-for-dominique-dunne-66f5bac3998b As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Use code morbid12 at HelloFresh.com/morbid12. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $40 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid Gabi: See how much Gabi can save you, go to Gabi.com/MORBID AMC Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Dominique Dunne was an upcoming actress with roles in different shows like Chips, Hart to Hart, one of her last roles was actually in the- potentially cursed- movie Poltergeist. In 1982 Dominique was killed at the hands of her boyfriend John Thomas Sweeney. Their relationship, trial and aftermath are absolutely devastating and what we’ll go over in detail during this episode.  Sources used: Dominik Dunne's Vanity Fair Piece, A father’s account of the trial of his daughter’s killer.  https://filmdaily.co/obsessions/true-crime/dominique-dunne/ https://medium.com/the-true-crime-edition/injustice-for-dominique-dunne-66f5bac3998b As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Use code morbid12 at HelloFresh.com/morbid12. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $40 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid Gabi: See how much Gabi can save you, go to Gabi.com/MORBID AMC Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 217 tag:audioboom.com,2021-03-13:/posts/7822005 The Mysterious & Cursed Turnbull Canyon Alaina brings us across the country tonight to Turnbull Canyon in California. We’ve got a medley of things here: Plane crashes, murders, cult activity and more. Hold onto your butts, it’s about to get wild in here.



Forgotten Tales Video on the plane crash



The Girl Who Wouldn't Die by Erika Hayasaki



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]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2021 01:24:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-cursed-turnbull-canyon-6BByZ17z Alaina brings us across the country tonight to Turnbull Canyon in California. We’ve got a medley of things here: Plane crashes, murders, cult activity and more. Hold onto your butts, it’s about to get wild in here.



Forgotten Tales Video on the plane crash



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]]> The Mysterious & Cursed Turnbull Canyon Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:47 Alaina brings us across the country tonight to Turnbull Canyon in California. We’ve got a medley of things here: Plane crashes, murders, cult activity and more. Hold onto your butts, it’s about to get wild in here. Forgotten Tales Video on the plane crash The Girl Who Wouldn't Die by Erika Hayasaki As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh dot com slash morbid12 and use code morbid12 for twelve free meals, including free shipping! Simplisafe: Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid today to customize your system and get a free security camera. Stamps.com: Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID. Hunt a Killer: Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/​MORBID​ and use ​MORBID​, for 20% off your first box. Alaina brings us across the country tonight to Turnbull Canyon in California. We’ve got a medley of things here: Plane crashes, murders, cult activity and more. Hold onto your butts, it’s about to get wild in here. Forgotten Tales Video on the plane crash The Girl Who Wouldn't Die by Erika Hayasaki As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh dot com slash morbid12 and use code morbid12 for twelve free meals, including free shipping! Simplisafe: Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid today to customize your system and get a free security camera. Stamps.com: Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID. Hunt a Killer: Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/​MORBID​ and use ​MORBID​, for 20% off your first box. exhibit c true full 216 tag:audioboom.com,2021-03-11:/posts/7820865 A Morbid Hang with Rainn Wilson as Terry Carnation from Dark Air with Terry Carnation In this special bonus episode, Alaina & Ash had the magical privilege to sit down with the paramour of the paranormal, Terry Carnation. You can catch him providing terrifying true tales on Radio Rental and in his upcoming podcast Dark Air with Terry Carnation, where he will be taking calls from spooky storytellers all around the globe. Make sure you tune in to Dark Air with Terry Carnation on April 1, 2021, everywhere you listen to podcasts.

 Also, doesn't he sound a little like Rainn Wilson? ;-)

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]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:31:47 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/a-morbid-hang-with-rainn-wilson-as-terry-carnation-from-dark-air-with-terry-carnation-zPH_8yHw In this special bonus episode, Alaina & Ash had the magical privilege to sit down with the paramour of the paranormal, Terry Carnation. You can catch him providing terrifying true tales on Radio Rental and in his upcoming podcast Dark Air with Terry Carnation, where he will be taking calls from spooky storytellers all around the globe. Make sure you tune in to Dark Air with Terry Carnation on April 1, 2021, everywhere you listen to podcasts.

 Also, doesn't he sound a little like Rainn Wilson? ;-)

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]]> A Morbid Hang with Rainn Wilson as Terry Carnation from Dark Air with Terry Carnation Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:20:21 In this special bonus episode, Alaina & Ash had the magical privilege to sit down with the paramour of the paranormal, Terry Carnation. You can catch him providing terrifying true tales on Radio Rental and in his upcoming podcast Dark Air with Terry Carnation, where he will be taking calls from spooky storytellers all around the globe. Make sure you tune in to Dark Air with Terry Carnation on April 1, 2021, everywhere you listen to podcasts.  Also, doesn't he sound a little like Rainn Wilson? ;-) In this special bonus episode, Alaina & Ash had the magical privilege to sit down with the paramour of the paranormal, Terry Carnation. You can catch him providing terrifying true tales on Radio Rental and in his upcoming podcast Dark Air with Terry Carnation, where he will be taking calls from spooky storytellers all around the globe. Make sure you tune in to Dark Air with Terry Carnation on April 1, 2021, everywhere you listen to podcasts.  Also, doesn't he sound a little like Rainn Wilson? ;-) exhibit c true full 243 tag:audioboom.com,2021-03-07:/posts/7817178 The Torture and Murder of Shanda Sharer Shanda Sharer was 12 years old when she met a girl named Amanda. Amanda was already involved in a troubling relationship with a girl named Melinda Loveless and when Amanda and Shanda started hanging out Melinda became even more possessive of Amanda and started threatening Shanda. Melinda would tell anyone who would listen that she was going to kill Shanda someday, but for some reason no one took her seriously. One night Melinda gathered a group of friends including: Lauri Tacket, Hope Rippey and Toni Lawrence. The mission was to trick Shanda into thinking Amanda wanted to see her, but Amanda was not there. Three of the four girls then brutally tortured and murdered 12 year old Shanda Sharer, while one did nothing to stop them. This story is incredibly difficult to get through, but just like all of our cases, deserves to be told so that the memory of Shanda never fades. 



Books used for researching the case:

Cruel Sacrifice by Aphrodite Jones

Little Lost Angel by Michael Quinlan 



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]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2021 01:07:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-torture-and-murder-of-shanda-sharer-PXcgUkhg Shanda Sharer was 12 years old when she met a girl named Amanda. Amanda was already involved in a troubling relationship with a girl named Melinda Loveless and when Amanda and Shanda started hanging out Melinda became even more possessive of Amanda and started threatening Shanda. Melinda would tell anyone who would listen that she was going to kill Shanda someday, but for some reason no one took her seriously. One night Melinda gathered a group of friends including: Lauri Tacket, Hope Rippey and Toni Lawrence. The mission was to trick Shanda into thinking Amanda wanted to see her, but Amanda was not there. Three of the four girls then brutally tortured and murdered 12 year old Shanda Sharer, while one did nothing to stop them. This story is incredibly difficult to get through, but just like all of our cases, deserves to be told so that the memory of Shanda never fades. 



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Little Lost Angel by Michael Quinlan 



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]]> The Torture and Murder of Shanda Sharer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:43:16 Shanda Sharer was 12 years old when she met a girl named Amanda. Amanda was already involved in a troubling relationship with a girl named Melinda Loveless and when Amanda and Shanda started hanging out Melinda became even more possessive of Amanda and started threatening Shanda. Melinda would tell anyone who would listen that she was going to kill Shanda someday, but for some reason no one took her seriously. One night Melinda gathered a group of friends including: Lauri Tacket, Hope Rippey and Toni Lawrence. The mission was to trick Shanda into thinking Amanda wanted to see her, but Amanda was not there. Three of the four girls then brutally tortured and murdered 12 year old Shanda Sharer, while one did nothing to stop them. This story is incredibly difficult to get through, but just like all of our cases, deserves to be told so that the memory of Shanda never fades.  Books used for researching the case: Cruel Sacrifice by Aphrodite Jones Little Lost Angel by Michael Quinlan  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Right now, get twelve free meals—including free shipping- when you go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 Capsule: To sign up, visit capsule.com to get your prescription hand delivered today—for free BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Firstleaf: Go to TRY Firstleaf.com/morbid to get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping!! Shanda Sharer was 12 years old when she met a girl named Amanda. Amanda was already involved in a troubling relationship with a girl named Melinda Loveless and when Amanda and Shanda started hanging out Melinda became even more possessive of Amanda and started threatening Shanda. Melinda would tell anyone who would listen that she was going to kill Shanda someday, but for some reason no one took her seriously. One night Melinda gathered a group of friends including: Lauri Tacket, Hope Rippey and Toni Lawrence. The mission was to trick Shanda into thinking Amanda wanted to see her, but Amanda was not there. Three of the four girls then brutally tortured and murdered 12 year old Shanda Sharer, while one did nothing to stop them. This story is incredibly difficult to get through, but just like all of our cases, deserves to be told so that the memory of Shanda never fades.  Books used for researching the case: Cruel Sacrifice by Aphrodite Jones Little Lost Angel by Michael Quinlan  As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Right now, get twelve free meals—including free shipping- when you go to HelloFresh.com/morbid12 and use code morbid12 Capsule: To sign up, visit capsule.com to get your prescription hand delivered today—for free BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Firstleaf: Go to TRY Firstleaf.com/morbid to get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping!! exhibit c true full 215 tag:audioboom.com,2021-03-07:/posts/7816926 The Tragic Case of Molly Bish Molly Bish was 16 years old and working as a lifeguard at Comins Pond in Warren. She’d only been working there about a week on June 27th, 2000 when her mother dropped her off for her 10:00 shift. Swimmers would be arriving any minute, but just minutes later when they started piling in for swim lessons, there was no lifeguard on duty. In a matter of minutes Molly vanished, but it would be three years before her partial remains would be discovered, and over twenty with no answers. This case remains unsolved to this day, although the investigation is very much active. **Anyone With information about the Molly Bish case should call the State Police tip line at 508-453-7575



Sources:

https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2003-06-22-0306220015-story.html

https://www.telegram.com/article/20090128/NEWS/901280281

https://www.boston25news.com/news/molly-bish-rodney-stanger-may-have-crossed-paths-1/141310989/ 

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass_roundup/2013/09/molly-bish-remains-palmer-racetrack.html



https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2019/04/10/the-murder-of-molly-bish/: 



https://www.masslive.com/news/2013/09/family_of_murdered_teenager_mo.html

 





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]]> Sun, 7 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-case-of-molly-bish-8pg3yu7m Molly Bish was 16 years old and working as a lifeguard at Comins Pond in Warren. She’d only been working there about a week on June 27th, 2000 when her mother dropped her off for her 10:00 shift. Swimmers would be arriving any minute, but just minutes later when they started piling in for swim lessons, there was no lifeguard on duty. In a matter of minutes Molly vanished, but it would be three years before her partial remains would be discovered, and over twenty with no answers. This case remains unsolved to this day, although the investigation is very much active. **Anyone With information about the Molly Bish case should call the State Police tip line at 508-453-7575



Sources:

https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2003-06-22-0306220015-story.html

https://www.telegram.com/article/20090128/NEWS/901280281

https://www.boston25news.com/news/molly-bish-rodney-stanger-may-have-crossed-paths-1/141310989/ 

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass_roundup/2013/09/molly-bish-remains-palmer-racetrack.html



https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2019/04/10/the-murder-of-molly-bish/: 



https://www.masslive.com/news/2013/09/family_of_murdered_teenager_mo.html

 





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]]> The Tragic Case of Molly Bish Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:51 Molly Bish was 16 years old and working as a lifeguard at Comins Pond in Warren. She’d only been working there about a week on June 27th, 2000 when her mother dropped her off for her 10:00 shift. Swimmers would be arriving any minute, but just minutes later when they started piling in for swim lessons, there was no lifeguard on duty. In a matter of minutes Molly vanished, but it would be three years before her partial remains would be discovered, and over twenty with no answers. This case remains unsolved to this day, although the investigation is very much active. **Anyone With information about the Molly Bish case should call the State Police tip line at 508-453-7575 Sources: https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2003-06-22-0306220015-story.html https://www.telegram.com/article/20090128/NEWS/901280281 https://www.boston25news.com/news/molly-bish-rodney-stanger-may-have-crossed-paths-1/141310989/  https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass_roundup/2013/09/molly-bish-remains-palmer-racetrack.html https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2019/04/10/the-murder-of-molly-bish/:  https://www.masslive.com/news/2013/09/family_of_murdered_teenager_mo.html   As always thank you to our sponsors: CBS’s For Heaven’s sake  ThredUp: Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/MORBID Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain Molly Bish was 16 years old and working as a lifeguard at Comins Pond in Warren. She’d only been working there about a week on June 27th, 2000 when her mother dropped her off for her 10:00 shift. Swimmers would be arriving any minute, but just minutes later when they started piling in for swim lessons, there was no lifeguard on duty. In a matter of minutes Molly vanished, but it would be three years before her partial remains would be discovered, and over twenty with no answers. This case remains unsolved to this day, although the investigation is very much active. **Anyone With information about the Molly Bish case should call the State Police tip line at 508-453-7575 Sources: https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2003-06-22-0306220015-story.html https://www.telegram.com/article/20090128/NEWS/901280281 https://www.boston25news.com/news/molly-bish-rodney-stanger-may-have-crossed-paths-1/141310989/  https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass_roundup/2013/09/molly-bish-remains-palmer-racetrack.html https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2019/04/10/the-murder-of-molly-bish/:  https://www.masslive.com/news/2013/09/family_of_murdered_teenager_mo.html   As always thank you to our sponsors: CBS’s For Heaven’s sake  ThredUp: Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/MORBID Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain exhibit c true full 214 tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-28:/posts/7812163 Listener Tales 25 What's funnier than 24? 25!!! Due to a sudden switch in the plans for recording, we've handpicked some listener tales! We have a couple follow- ups on Willie Pickton, a creepy bathroom ghost and a history lesson all wrapped up in one creepy package for ya! Enjoy🖤



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]]> Mon, 1 Mar 2021 02:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-25-PWu2BSWq What's funnier than 24? 25!!! Due to a sudden switch in the plans for recording, we've handpicked some listener tales! We have a couple follow- ups on Willie Pickton, a creepy bathroom ghost and a history lesson all wrapped up in one creepy package for ya! Enjoy🖤



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]]> Listener Tales 25 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:06 What's funnier than 24? 25!!! Due to a sudden switch in the plans for recording, we've handpicked some listener tales! We have a couple follow- ups on Willie Pickton, a creepy bathroom ghost and a history lesson all wrapped up in one creepy package for ya! Enjoy🖤 As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Hunt a killer: Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/​MORBID​ and use ​MORBID​, for 20% off your first box. Purple: Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10 you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Bestfiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. What's funnier than 24? 25!!! Due to a sudden switch in the plans for recording, we've handpicked some listener tales! We have a couple follow- ups on Willie Pickton, a creepy bathroom ghost and a history lesson all wrapped up in one creepy package for ya! Enjoy🖤 As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Hunt a killer: Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/​MORBID​ and use ​MORBID​, for 20% off your first box. Purple: Go to Purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10 you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Bestfiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. exhibit c true full 240 tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-27:/posts/7811700 Colleen Stan AKA The Girl In The Box It’s an Ashcentric doozy up in here. We’re covering the case of the girl in the box, aka, Colleen Stan. Colleen was twenty years old on May 19 1977 when she accepted a ride from Cameron and Janice Hooker. They looked to be about her age, and the woman was holding a baby, what could go wrong? The next seven years of Colleen’s life would be an absolute nightmare. She didn’t realize the man driving the car she got into was a sexual sadist and had plans to make her his sex slave.



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]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2021 02:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/colleen-stan-aka-the-girl-in-the-box-nCjspKG9 It’s an Ashcentric doozy up in here. We’re covering the case of the girl in the box, aka, Colleen Stan. Colleen was twenty years old on May 19 1977 when she accepted a ride from Cameron and Janice Hooker. They looked to be about her age, and the woman was holding a baby, what could go wrong? The next seven years of Colleen’s life would be an absolute nightmare. She didn’t realize the man driving the car she got into was a sexual sadist and had plans to make her his sex slave.



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]]> Colleen Stan AKA The Girl In The Box Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:24:00 It’s an Ashcentric doozy up in here. We’re covering the case of the girl in the box, aka, Colleen Stan. Colleen was twenty years old on May 19 1977 when she accepted a ride from Cameron and Janice Hooker. They looked to be about her age, and the woman was holding a baby, what could go wrong? The next seven years of Colleen’s life would be an absolute nightmare. She didn’t realize the man driving the car she got into was a sexual sadist and had plans to make her his sex slave. Read this book! The Perfect Victim by Christine McGuire and Carla Norton As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free Shipping! Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $30 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid SmartAsset: To receive your free “Personalized Retirement Planning Report,” go to SMARTASSET.com/morbid PlushCare: Go to PlushCare.com/morbid to start your FREE 30-day trial Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at TryCaliper.com/morbid It’s an Ashcentric doozy up in here. We’re covering the case of the girl in the box, aka, Colleen Stan. Colleen was twenty years old on May 19 1977 when she accepted a ride from Cameron and Janice Hooker. They looked to be about her age, and the woman was holding a baby, what could go wrong? The next seven years of Colleen’s life would be an absolute nightmare. She didn’t realize the man driving the car she got into was a sexual sadist and had plans to make her his sex slave. Read this book! The Perfect Victim by Christine McGuire and Carla Norton As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free Shipping! Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $30 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid SmartAsset: To receive your free “Personalized Retirement Planning Report,” go to SMARTASSET.com/morbid PlushCare: Go to PlushCare.com/morbid to start your FREE 30-day trial Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at TryCaliper.com/morbid exhibit c true full 213 tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-25:/posts/7810176 Willie Pickton Part 3 AD FREE!!! The third and final part of this absolute nightmare has arrived. This episode covers the investigation on the farm TW: some serious animal cruelty is mentioned in the first half. Alaina will take us through some of the things found on the farm, what was done during the investigation to identify remains and what could potentially happen going forward!



Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls

https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/


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]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 02:05:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/willie-pickton-part-3-ad-free-s1TmqfW9 The third and final part of this absolute nightmare has arrived. This episode covers the investigation on the farm TW: some serious animal cruelty is mentioned in the first half. Alaina will take us through some of the things found on the farm, what was done during the investigation to identify remains and what could potentially happen going forward!



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]]> Willie Pickton Part 3 AD FREE!!! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:05 The third and final part of this absolute nightmare has arrived. This episode covers the investigation on the farm TW: some serious animal cruelty is mentioned in the first half. Alaina will take us through some of the things found on the farm, what was done during the investigation to identify remains and what could potentially happen going forward! Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/ The third and final part of this absolute nightmare has arrived. This episode covers the investigation on the farm TW: some serious animal cruelty is mentioned in the first half. Alaina will take us through some of the things found on the farm, what was done during the investigation to identify remains and what could potentially happen going forward! Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/ exhibit c true full 212 tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-21:/posts/7805635 Willie "Piggy" Pickton Part 2 Part two of Willie is somehow more bonkers than part one. More and more people are coming forward with their experiences at ~the farm~ but no one is taking this case as seriously as they should. Huge numbers of women are going missing, but are seen as less dead or are put to the bottom of the list because of their “high risk lifestyles.” But somewhere in the middle of our story the investigation gets revamped and Scott Chubb really does his best to save the day, are you ready for the end of this?!



On The Farm by Stevie Cameron



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]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:46:47 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/willie-piggy-pickton-part-2-flKtsuhU Part two of Willie is somehow more bonkers than part one. More and more people are coming forward with their experiences at ~the farm~ but no one is taking this case as seriously as they should. Huge numbers of women are going missing, but are seen as less dead or are put to the bottom of the list because of their “high risk lifestyles.” But somewhere in the middle of our story the investigation gets revamped and Scott Chubb really does his best to save the day, are you ready for the end of this?!



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]]> Willie "Piggy" Pickton Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:44 Part two of Willie is somehow more bonkers than part one. More and more people are coming forward with their experiences at ~the farm~ but no one is taking this case as seriously as they should. Huge numbers of women are going missing, but are seen as less dead or are put to the bottom of the list because of their “high risk lifestyles.” But somewhere in the middle of our story the investigation gets revamped and Scott Chubb really does his best to save the day, are you ready for the end of this?! On The Farm by Stevie Cameron As always, thank you to our sponsors!! HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free Shipping! Simplisafe: Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid for your free security camera today Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Careof: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 Curology: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 Part two of Willie is somehow more bonkers than part one. More and more people are coming forward with their experiences at ~the farm~ but no one is taking this case as seriously as they should. Huge numbers of women are going missing, but are seen as less dead or are put to the bottom of the list because of their “high risk lifestyles.” But somewhere in the middle of our story the investigation gets revamped and Scott Chubb really does his best to save the day, are you ready for the end of this?! On The Farm by Stevie Cameron As always, thank you to our sponsors!! HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free Shipping! Simplisafe: Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid for your free security camera today Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Careof: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 Curology: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 exhibit c true full 211 tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-21:/posts/7805373 Willie Pickton Part 1 I don't even know what to write about this WILD CASE. We’re finally diving into Willie Pictkotn, it’s filthy, it’s dirty, it’s squalor, it’s vile and it’s only the beginning. This is part one of Willie Pickton, we’ll get into the story of his childhood, take a glimpse into his family’s life and then we’ll find ourselves somehow deeper in this foul hole when we reach his adulthood. This is only the tip of the iceberg, and we are horrified. 





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]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 03:56:46 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/willie-pickton-part-1-h6lMrE2i I don't even know what to write about this WILD CASE. We’re finally diving into Willie Pictkotn, it’s filthy, it’s dirty, it’s squalor, it’s vile and it’s only the beginning. This is part one of Willie Pickton, we’ll get into the story of his childhood, take a glimpse into his family’s life and then we’ll find ourselves somehow deeper in this foul hole when we reach his adulthood. This is only the tip of the iceberg, and we are horrified. 





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]]> Willie Pickton Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:39:34 I don't even know what to write about this WILD CASE. We’re finally diving into Willie Pictkotn, it’s filthy, it’s dirty, it’s squalor, it’s vile and it’s only the beginning. This is part one of Willie Pickton, we’ll get into the story of his childhood, take a glimpse into his family’s life and then we’ll find ourselves somehow deeper in this foul hole when we reach his adulthood. This is only the tip of the iceberg, and we are horrified.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID Warby Parker: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/morbid ThriveMarket: Join Thrive Market today to get 25% off your first order AND an exclusive FREE gift! ThriveMarket.com/MORBID. Stamps: special offer that includes a 4- week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale with promo code MORBID at Stamps.com I don't even know what to write about this WILD CASE. We’re finally diving into Willie Pictkotn, it’s filthy, it’s dirty, it’s squalor, it’s vile and it’s only the beginning. This is part one of Willie Pickton, we’ll get into the story of his childhood, take a glimpse into his family’s life and then we’ll find ourselves somehow deeper in this foul hole when we reach his adulthood. This is only the tip of the iceberg, and we are horrified.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MORBID Warby Parker: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/morbid ThriveMarket: Join Thrive Market today to get 25% off your first order AND an exclusive FREE gift! ThriveMarket.com/MORBID. Stamps: special offer that includes a 4- week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale with promo code MORBID at Stamps.com exhibit c true full 210 tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-19:/posts/7804666 Morbid Network presents: A chat with Tyler Hyde & Johnny Cann from That's Spooky (Special Episode Sneak Peek!) Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are.



Today, we chat with beautiful, hilarious and spicy Tyler Hyde and Johnny Cann from That's Spooky. If Tyler and Johnny's personalities don't immediately make you fall for them, their ability to tell a story with compassion, spice and lighthearted humor in all the right places  will have you swooning in seconds. We chatted with these about their relationship, their favorite paranormal happenings and how That's Spooky came to be. Come on it, friends. The water is fabulous.



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]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:57:05 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/morbid-network-presents-a-chat-with-tyler-hyde-johnny-cann-from-thats-spooky-special-episode-sneak-peek-HvSpM_7_ Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are.



Today, we chat with beautiful, hilarious and spicy Tyler Hyde and Johnny Cann from That's Spooky. If Tyler and Johnny's personalities don't immediately make you fall for them, their ability to tell a story with compassion, spice and lighthearted humor in all the right places  will have you swooning in seconds. We chatted with these about their relationship, their favorite paranormal happenings and how That's Spooky came to be. Come on it, friends. The water is fabulous.



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Johnny Instagram: @pansytwist
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]]> Morbid Network presents: A chat with Tyler Hyde & Johnny Cann from That's Spooky (Special Episode Sneak Peek!) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:41:02 Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are. Today, we chat with beautiful, hilarious and spicy Tyler Hyde and Johnny Cann from That's Spooky. If Tyler and Johnny's personalities don't immediately make you fall for them, their ability to tell a story with compassion, spice and lighthearted humor in all the right places  will have you swooning in seconds. We chatted with these about their relationship, their favorite paranormal happenings and how That's Spooky came to be. Come on it, friends. The water is fabulous. LINK TO FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W9kRxlN3cBLNnka5w114d?si=MFYAx0PBTXSt94K77NXeiQ Follow Tyler & Johnny and That's Spooky! Instagram: @Thatsspookypod Twitter: @Thatsspookypod Tyler Instagram: @tee_tys Tyler Twitter: @tee_tys Johnny Instagram: @pansytwist Johnny twitter:@JohnnyCann Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are. Today, we chat with beautiful, hilarious and spicy Tyler Hyde and Johnny Cann from That's Spooky. If Tyler and Johnny's personalities don't immediately make you fall for them, their ability to tell a story with compassion, spice and lighthearted humor in all the right places  will have you swooning in seconds. We chatted with these about their relationship, their favorite paranormal happenings and how That's Spooky came to be. Come on it, friends. The water is fabulous. LINK TO FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W9kRxlN3cBLNnka5w114d?si=MFYAx0PBTXSt94K77NXeiQ Follow Tyler & Johnny and That's Spooky! Instagram: @Thatsspookypod Twitter: @Thatsspookypod Tyler Instagram: @tee_tys Tyler Twitter: @tee_tys Johnny Instagram: @pansytwist Johnny twitter:@JohnnyCann exhibit c true full 235 tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-13:/posts/7799513 Listener Tales 24 Time to hear from some fellow weirdos and, man, you guys kept it hella weird this time!! This batch of listener tales has everything from a 28 toed cat named Thumz to a weirdo skiing away from a potential murderer. If you have listener tales be sure to send them to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Listener Tales” and whatever else you’d like to add to grab our attention! 



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]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2021 22:59:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-24-J0Xb2PN4 Time to hear from some fellow weirdos and, man, you guys kept it hella weird this time!! This batch of listener tales has everything from a 28 toed cat named Thumz to a weirdo skiing away from a potential murderer. If you have listener tales be sure to send them to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Listener Tales” and whatever else you’d like to add to grab our attention! 



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]]> Listener Tales 24 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:38 Time to hear from some fellow weirdos and, man, you guys kept it hella weird this time!! This batch of listener tales has everything from a 28 toed cat named Thumz to a weirdo skiing away from a potential murderer. If you have listener tales be sure to send them to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Listener Tales” and whatever else you’d like to add to grab our attention!  As always, thank you to our sponsors HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Stamps: with promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4- week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale! Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain Embark: Go to Embark vet dot com now to get free shipping and save $30 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid. Time to hear from some fellow weirdos and, man, you guys kept it hella weird this time!! This batch of listener tales has everything from a 28 toed cat named Thumz to a weirdo skiing away from a potential murderer. If you have listener tales be sure to send them to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Listener Tales” and whatever else you’d like to add to grab our attention!  As always, thank you to our sponsors HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Stamps: with promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4- week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale! Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain Embark: Go to Embark vet dot com now to get free shipping and save $30 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid. exhibit c true full 234 tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-12:/posts/7798265 Morbid Network presents: A chat with Spencer Henry from Cult Liter (Special Episode Sneak Peek!) Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are.



Today, we chat with the one and only Spencer Henry of Cult Liter. Spencer is hilarious, magnificent and is waiting to be cast in the next Lifetime flick, so please get your people to talk to his people. We chat about his favorite cult leaders, what brought him to true crime and which killer he thinks kept it the most weird. 



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]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:49:18 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/morbid-network-presents-a-chat-with-spencer-henry-from-cult-liter-special-episode-sneak-peek-oRKG5LcG Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are.



Today, we chat with the one and only Spencer Henry of Cult Liter. Spencer is hilarious, magnificent and is waiting to be cast in the next Lifetime flick, so please get your people to talk to his people. We chat about his favorite cult leaders, what brought him to true crime and which killer he thinks kept it the most weird. 



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Follow Spencer and Cult Liter!

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Twitter: @cultltr

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]]> Morbid Network presents: A chat with Spencer Henry from Cult Liter (Special Episode Sneak Peek!) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:29:19 Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are. Today, we chat with the one and only Spencer Henry of Cult Liter. Spencer is hilarious, magnificent and is waiting to be cast in the next Lifetime flick, so please get your people to talk to his people. We chat about his favorite cult leaders, what brought him to true crime and which killer he thinks kept it the most weird.  LINK TO FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/show/444jaJyGleW8I2wPhLLnvV Follow Spencer and Cult Liter! Instagram: @cultliterpodcast and @spencerhenry Twitter: @cultltr Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are. Today, we chat with the one and only Spencer Henry of Cult Liter. Spencer is hilarious, magnificent and is waiting to be cast in the next Lifetime flick, so please get your people to talk to his people. We chat about his favorite cult leaders, what brought him to true crime and which killer he thinks kept it the most weird.  LINK TO FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/show/444jaJyGleW8I2wPhLLnvV Follow Spencer and Cult Liter! Instagram: @cultliterpodcast and @spencerhenry Twitter: @cultltr exhibit c true full 233 tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-11:/posts/7798079 The Slenderman Stabbing Slenderman, you know him. He’s the creepy tall dude lurking in the woods without a face. He was created in 2009 on Something Awful by a man named Eric Knudesen and has dominated the internet ever since. In 2014 two Wisconsin girls pledged their allegiance to Slenderman by stabbing their best friend 19 times and leaving her for dead in the middle of the woods. They thought they would be off to live in his mansion in the forest, but that wasn’t exactly the end of it all.



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]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 02:04:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-slenderman-stabbing-1Lcarb2B Slenderman, you know him. He’s the creepy tall dude lurking in the woods without a face. He was created in 2009 on Something Awful by a man named Eric Knudesen and has dominated the internet ever since. In 2014 two Wisconsin girls pledged their allegiance to Slenderman by stabbing their best friend 19 times and leaving her for dead in the middle of the woods. They thought they would be off to live in his mansion in the forest, but that wasn’t exactly the end of it all.



Thank you to our Patreon supporters for picking this week's episodes!!! We love you!!



As always, thank you to our sponsors:



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]]> The Slenderman Stabbing Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:32 Slenderman, you know him. He’s the creepy tall dude lurking in the woods without a face. He was created in 2009 on Something Awful by a man named Eric Knudesen and has dominated the internet ever since. In 2014 two Wisconsin girls pledged their allegiance to Slenderman by stabbing their best friend 19 times and leaving her for dead in the middle of the woods. They thought they would be off to live in his mansion in the forest, but that wasn’t exactly the end of it all. Thank you to our Patreon supporters for picking this week's episodes!!! We love you!! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Thredup: Morbid listeners, here’s an exclusive offer just for you: Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/MORBID. Gabi: You’re probably overpaying on car and home insurance. See how much Gabi can save you! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. Pretty Litter: Do what I did and make the switch to PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting Pretty Litter dot com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. Slenderman, you know him. He’s the creepy tall dude lurking in the woods without a face. He was created in 2009 on Something Awful by a man named Eric Knudesen and has dominated the internet ever since. In 2014 two Wisconsin girls pledged their allegiance to Slenderman by stabbing their best friend 19 times and leaving her for dead in the middle of the woods. They thought they would be off to live in his mansion in the forest, but that wasn’t exactly the end of it all. Thank you to our Patreon supporters for picking this week's episodes!!! We love you!! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Thredup: Morbid listeners, here’s an exclusive offer just for you: Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/MORBID. Gabi: You’re probably overpaying on car and home insurance. See how much Gabi can save you! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. Pretty Litter: Do what I did and make the switch to PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting Pretty Litter dot com and use promo code morbid for 20% off your first order. exhibit c true full 209 tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-07:/posts/7793466 The Horrific Murder of Ashley Young If you knew Ashely Young she was probably the kindest, most genuine human being you’ve ever met. Her favorite thing to ask people was, “if I bought you a smile would you wear it?” Jared Chance didn’t deserve to know Ashley, and didn’t deserve her friendship, but that’s who Ashley was, someone who thought everyone had at least a little good in them. Unfortunately, she was wrong about Jared, who didn’t have even a fiber of goodness throughout him, and he was the one who took Ashley’s life in 2018. No one knows exactly what happened because Jared had help from his dad, a former police officer, and his mother to cover up the murder.





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]]> Sun, 7 Feb 2021 03:00:35 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrific-murder-of-ashley-young-Zc55WQVD If you knew Ashely Young she was probably the kindest, most genuine human being you’ve ever met. Her favorite thing to ask people was, “if I bought you a smile would you wear it?” Jared Chance didn’t deserve to know Ashley, and didn’t deserve her friendship, but that’s who Ashley was, someone who thought everyone had at least a little good in them. Unfortunately, she was wrong about Jared, who didn’t have even a fiber of goodness throughout him, and he was the one who took Ashley’s life in 2018. No one knows exactly what happened because Jared had help from his dad, a former police officer, and his mother to cover up the murder.





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]]> The Horrific Murder of Ashley Young Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:19 If you knew Ashely Young she was probably the kindest, most genuine human being you’ve ever met. Her favorite thing to ask people was, “if I bought you a smile would you wear it?” Jared Chance didn’t deserve to know Ashley, and didn’t deserve her friendship, but that’s who Ashley was, someone who thought everyone had at least a little good in them. Unfortunately, she was wrong about Jared, who didn’t have even a fiber of goodness throughout him, and he was the one who took Ashley’s life in 2018. No one knows exactly what happened because Jared had help from his dad, a former police officer, and his mother to cover up the murder. As always, thank you to our sponsors, HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain Lovebook: Visit LoveBookOnline.com/MORBID to receive a special 20% discount only for our listeners! Capsule: To sign up, visit capsule.com to get your prescription hand delivered today—for free. If you knew Ashely Young she was probably the kindest, most genuine human being you’ve ever met. Her favorite thing to ask people was, “if I bought you a smile would you wear it?” Jared Chance didn’t deserve to know Ashley, and didn’t deserve her friendship, but that’s who Ashley was, someone who thought everyone had at least a little good in them. Unfortunately, she was wrong about Jared, who didn’t have even a fiber of goodness throughout him, and he was the one who took Ashley’s life in 2018. No one knows exactly what happened because Jared had help from his dad, a former police officer, and his mother to cover up the murder. As always, thank you to our sponsors, HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain Lovebook: Visit LoveBookOnline.com/MORBID to receive a special 20% discount only for our listeners! Capsule: To sign up, visit capsule.com to get your prescription hand delivered today—for free. exhibit c true full 208 tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-06:/posts/7792964 The Tragic Death of Emilie Morris Emilie Morris was just sixteen years old when her coach and teacher started sexually abusing her. Emilie stayed in contact with her abuser throughout life, as she struggled to heal from what he had done to her. This had all started in the mid to late 90’s and finally in 2013 Emilie was ready to come forward and put a stop to the abuse this man was allegedly continuing to inflict on the young women around him. Unfortunately before the case could move forward, Emilie was found dead in her apartment, under some pretty mysterious circumstances.



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]]> Sat, 6 Feb 2021 02:02:02 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-death-of-emilie-morris-k_o7rtXX Emilie Morris was just sixteen years old when her coach and teacher started sexually abusing her. Emilie stayed in contact with her abuser throughout life, as she struggled to heal from what he had done to her. This had all started in the mid to late 90’s and finally in 2013 Emilie was ready to come forward and put a stop to the abuse this man was allegedly continuing to inflict on the young women around him. Unfortunately before the case could move forward, Emilie was found dead in her apartment, under some pretty mysterious circumstances.



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]]> The Tragic Death of Emilie Morris Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:08 Emilie Morris was just sixteen years old when her coach and teacher started sexually abusing her. Emilie stayed in contact with her abuser throughout life, as she struggled to heal from what he had done to her. This had all started in the mid to late 90’s and finally in 2013 Emilie was ready to come forward and put a stop to the abuse this man was allegedly continuing to inflict on the young women around him. Unfortunately before the case could move forward, Emilie was found dead in her apartment, under some pretty mysterious circumstances. The Case Died With Her Buzzfeed Investigates As always, thank you to our sponsors: First Leaf: Join First Leaf today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/MORBID Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Candid Co: Start straightening your teeth today, right now, you can save seventy-five dollars on Candid’s starter kit. Go to CandidCO.com/morbid and use code morbid  BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Emilie Morris was just sixteen years old when her coach and teacher started sexually abusing her. Emilie stayed in contact with her abuser throughout life, as she struggled to heal from what he had done to her. This had all started in the mid to late 90’s and finally in 2013 Emilie was ready to come forward and put a stop to the abuse this man was allegedly continuing to inflict on the young women around him. Unfortunately before the case could move forward, Emilie was found dead in her apartment, under some pretty mysterious circumstances. The Case Died With Her Buzzfeed Investigates As always, thank you to our sponsors: First Leaf: Join First Leaf today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/MORBID Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Candid Co: Start straightening your teeth today, right now, you can save seventy-five dollars on Candid’s starter kit. Go to CandidCO.com/morbid and use code morbid  BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Morbid listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 207 tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-31:/posts/7786931 The Bennington Triangle Alaina keeps it real weird this week and covers a spooooky topic: the Bennington Triangle in Vermont. We’ve got all this Morbid over there, disappearances, murders and even man eating rocks. I SAID WHAT I SAID. 



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]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:12:37 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bennington-triangle-wLbyz6F8 Alaina keeps it real weird this week and covers a spooooky topic: the Bennington Triangle in Vermont. We’ve got all this Morbid over there, disappearances, murders and even man eating rocks. I SAID WHAT I SAID. 



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]]> The Bennington Triangle Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:01 Alaina keeps it real weird this week and covers a spooooky topic: the Bennington Triangle in Vermont. We’ve got all this Morbid over there, disappearances, murders and even man eating rocks. I SAID WHAT I SAID.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping  Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/​MORBID​ Plushcare: Go to PlushCare.com/morbid to start your FREE 30-day trial.  Babbel: go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID  Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $30 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid Alaina keeps it real weird this week and covers a spooooky topic: the Bennington Triangle in Vermont. We’ve got all this Morbid over there, disappearances, murders and even man eating rocks. I SAID WHAT I SAID.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping  Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/​MORBID​ Plushcare: Go to PlushCare.com/morbid to start your FREE 30-day trial.  Babbel: go to BABBEL.com and use promo code MORBID  Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $30 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code Morbid exhibit c true full 206 tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-25:/posts/7781447 **AD FREE** The Mysterious Disappearance of Brittanee Drexel Part 2 It's here! This is the conclusion to our discussion about the mysterious and truly tragic disappearance of 17 year old Brittanee Drexel from Myrtle Beach, SC in 2009. In this part we discuss the Taylor family's possible/alleged involvement, theories of human trafficking and also read some listener emails from people who personally know Jennifer Oberer, Alanna Lippa and John Grieco. This case needs to be solved, guys. The FBI is still offering a $25,000 reward for any information leading to this case being solved. 



To the Drexel Family, we hope you get the justice that you and Brittanee deserve.

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]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:20:48 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ad-free-the-mysterious-disappearance-of-brittanee-drexel-part-2-UhLrwVrF It's here! This is the conclusion to our discussion about the mysterious and truly tragic disappearance of 17 year old Brittanee Drexel from Myrtle Beach, SC in 2009. In this part we discuss the Taylor family's possible/alleged involvement, theories of human trafficking and also read some listener emails from people who personally know Jennifer Oberer, Alanna Lippa and John Grieco. This case needs to be solved, guys. The FBI is still offering a $25,000 reward for any information leading to this case being solved. 



To the Drexel Family, we hope you get the justice that you and Brittanee deserve.

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]]> **AD FREE** The Mysterious Disappearance of Brittanee Drexel Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:35:50 It's here! This is the conclusion to our discussion about the mysterious and truly tragic disappearance of 17 year old Brittanee Drexel from Myrtle Beach, SC in 2009. In this part we discuss the Taylor family's possible/alleged involvement, theories of human trafficking and also read some listener emails from people who personally know Jennifer Oberer, Alanna Lippa and John Grieco. This case needs to be solved, guys. The FBI is still offering a $25,000 reward for any information leading to this case being solved.  To the Drexel Family, we hope you get the justice that you and Brittanee deserve. It's here! This is the conclusion to our discussion about the mysterious and truly tragic disappearance of 17 year old Brittanee Drexel from Myrtle Beach, SC in 2009. In this part we discuss the Taylor family's possible/alleged involvement, theories of human trafficking and also read some listener emails from people who personally know Jennifer Oberer, Alanna Lippa and John Grieco. This case needs to be solved, guys. The FBI is still offering a $25,000 reward for any information leading to this case being solved.  To the Drexel Family, we hope you get the justice that you and Brittanee deserve. exhibit c true full 204 tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-23:/posts/7780171 The Mysterious Disappearance of Brittanee Drexel Brittanee Drexel was 17 years old when two girls, Alanna Lippa and Jennifer Oberer, invited her to go on spring break with them. The girls were from Chili New York and were planning to head to Myrtle beach for a long weekend. Brittanee’s mom, Dawn Drexel, told her she couldn’t go because she didn’t know the girls Brittanee would be going with and was afraid something bad would happen. Britanee told her mom she was just staying with friends for the weekend instead, but really she went out to Myrtle Beach, and disappeared within 2 days. There are many horrible theories as to what happened to Brittanee that will break your heart. But it’s an important story to tell, in the hopes justice will someday be served. 


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]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:00:01 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-brittanee-drexel-msOrFqiL Brittanee Drexel was 17 years old when two girls, Alanna Lippa and Jennifer Oberer, invited her to go on spring break with them. The girls were from Chili New York and were planning to head to Myrtle beach for a long weekend. Brittanee’s mom, Dawn Drexel, told her she couldn’t go because she didn’t know the girls Brittanee would be going with and was afraid something bad would happen. Britanee told her mom she was just staying with friends for the weekend instead, but really she went out to Myrtle Beach, and disappeared within 2 days. There are many horrible theories as to what happened to Brittanee that will break your heart. But it’s an important story to tell, in the hopes justice will someday be served. 


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]]> The Mysterious Disappearance of Brittanee Drexel Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:23:10 Brittanee Drexel was 17 years old when two girls, Alanna Lippa and Jennifer Oberer, invited her to go on spring break with them. The girls were from Chili New York and were planning to head to Myrtle beach for a long weekend. Brittanee’s mom, Dawn Drexel, told her she couldn’t go because she didn’t know the girls Brittanee would be going with and was afraid something bad would happen. Britanee told her mom she was just staying with friends for the weekend instead, but really she went out to Myrtle Beach, and disappeared within 2 days. There are many horrible theories as to what happened to Brittanee that will break your heart. But it’s an important story to tell, in the hopes justice will someday be served.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Lovebook: Visit LoveBookOnline.com/MORBID to receive a special 20% discount only for our listeners! Thrive Market: Go to Thrive Market.com/MORBID. Join today to get 25% off your first order AND a FREE gift! Prose: Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today!  Thredup: You’ll look and feel good with thredUP! And for Morbid listeners, here’s an exclusive offer just for you: Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/MORBID Brittanee Drexel was 17 years old when two girls, Alanna Lippa and Jennifer Oberer, invited her to go on spring break with them. The girls were from Chili New York and were planning to head to Myrtle beach for a long weekend. Brittanee’s mom, Dawn Drexel, told her she couldn’t go because she didn’t know the girls Brittanee would be going with and was afraid something bad would happen. Britanee told her mom she was just staying with friends for the weekend instead, but really she went out to Myrtle Beach, and disappeared within 2 days. There are many horrible theories as to what happened to Brittanee that will break your heart. But it’s an important story to tell, in the hopes justice will someday be served.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Lovebook: Visit LoveBookOnline.com/MORBID to receive a special 20% discount only for our listeners! Thrive Market: Go to Thrive Market.com/MORBID. Join today to get 25% off your first order AND a FREE gift! Prose: Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today!  Thredup: You’ll look and feel good with thredUP! And for Morbid listeners, here’s an exclusive offer just for you: Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 203 tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-22:/posts/7779700 The Tragic Story of Cinnamon Brown Cinnamon Brown was 14 years old when her own father, David Brown, convinced her to carry out the murder of her stepmother, Linda Bailey Brown. Cinnamon was fully convinced and brainwashed into thinking that she wouldn’t do jail time and instead just have to see a psychiatrist. Little did she know, she’d be taken away in cuffs and sent to a California Youth Authority facility for the next 4 years while her father and his new wife cashed in on Linda’s life insurance policy and lived the good life. Don't worry though, Cinnamon came back strong and David got what he deserved. 

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]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:44:56 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-story-of-cinnamon-brown-m1AqcLFD Cinnamon Brown was 14 years old when her own father, David Brown, convinced her to carry out the murder of her stepmother, Linda Bailey Brown. Cinnamon was fully convinced and brainwashed into thinking that she wouldn’t do jail time and instead just have to see a psychiatrist. Little did she know, she’d be taken away in cuffs and sent to a California Youth Authority facility for the next 4 years while her father and his new wife cashed in on Linda’s life insurance policy and lived the good life. Don't worry though, Cinnamon came back strong and David got what he deserved. 

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]]> The Tragic Story of Cinnamon Brown Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:36 Cinnamon Brown was 14 years old when her own father, David Brown, convinced her to carry out the murder of her stepmother, Linda Bailey Brown. Cinnamon was fully convinced and brainwashed into thinking that she wouldn’t do jail time and instead just have to see a psychiatrist. Little did she know, she’d be taken away in cuffs and sent to a California Youth Authority facility for the next 4 years while her father and his new wife cashed in on Linda’s life insurance policy and lived the good life. Don't worry though, Cinnamon came back strong and David got what he deserved.  As always thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping!” Squarespace: Go to Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain Curology: Go to Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! Betterhelp: Special offer for morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at ​betterhelp.com/​Morbid Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid Cinnamon Brown was 14 years old when her own father, David Brown, convinced her to carry out the murder of her stepmother, Linda Bailey Brown. Cinnamon was fully convinced and brainwashed into thinking that she wouldn’t do jail time and instead just have to see a psychiatrist. Little did she know, she’d be taken away in cuffs and sent to a California Youth Authority facility for the next 4 years while her father and his new wife cashed in on Linda’s life insurance policy and lived the good life. Don't worry though, Cinnamon came back strong and David got what he deserved.  As always thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping!” Squarespace: Go to Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain Curology: Go to Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! Betterhelp: Special offer for morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at ​betterhelp.com/​Morbid Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid exhibit c true full 202 tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-18:/posts/7774694 Listener Tales 23 Hey weirdos, happy Sunday! We have a special guest this week joining us for this edition of listener tales since Alaina had to stay way late at work because: pandemic life. We hope you like this week's guest, Ash has a special soft spot for him. This batch of tales includes a grim reaper sighting, of course a potential kidnapping and one listener tells us of the time he was almost axe murdered by his neighbor who lived in a hole!! No, we're not kidding! Enjoy guys!

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]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:19:18 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-23-dP7E3oIg Hey weirdos, happy Sunday! We have a special guest this week joining us for this edition of listener tales since Alaina had to stay way late at work because: pandemic life. We hope you like this week's guest, Ash has a special soft spot for him. This batch of tales includes a grim reaper sighting, of course a potential kidnapping and one listener tells us of the time he was almost axe murdered by his neighbor who lived in a hole!! No, we're not kidding! Enjoy guys!

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]]> Listener Tales 23 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:35 Hey weirdos, happy Sunday! We have a special guest this week joining us for this edition of listener tales since Alaina had to stay way late at work because: pandemic life. We hope you like this week's guest, Ash has a special soft spot for him. This batch of tales includes a grim reaper sighting, of course a potential kidnapping and one listener tells us of the time he was almost axe murdered by his neighbor who lived in a hole!! No, we're not kidding! Enjoy guys! As always, thank you to our sponsors! Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping! Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at TRYCALIPER.com/MORBID  Betterhelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Gabi: See how much Gabi can save you on car and home insurance! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID Hey weirdos, happy Sunday! We have a special guest this week joining us for this edition of listener tales since Alaina had to stay way late at work because: pandemic life. We hope you like this week's guest, Ash has a special soft spot for him. This batch of tales includes a grim reaper sighting, of course a potential kidnapping and one listener tells us of the time he was almost axe murdered by his neighbor who lived in a hole!! No, we're not kidding! Enjoy guys! As always, thank you to our sponsors! Hellofresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping! Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at TRYCALIPER.com/MORBID  Betterhelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Gabi: See how much Gabi can save you on car and home insurance! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 225 tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-16:/posts/7773797 Morbid Network presents: A chat with Rachael O'Brien from Seven Deadly Sinners (Special Episode Sneak Peek!) Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are. 



Today, we chat with the hilarious and delightful Rachael O'Brien of Seven Deadly Sinners. Get to know this wonderful creature and then take a listen as she guides you through some of the most horrific examples of deception, committed under the guise of faith. 



LINK TO FULL EPISODE:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seven-deadly-sinners/id1515042150



Follow Rachael!

Instagram: Rachelnobrien 

Twitter: Rachelnobrien


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2021 03:32:42 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/morbid-network-presents-a-chat-with-rachael-obrien-from-seven-deadly-sinners-special-episode-sneak-peek-gIyVQvFZ Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are. 



Today, we chat with the hilarious and delightful Rachael O'Brien of Seven Deadly Sinners. Get to know this wonderful creature and then take a listen as she guides you through some of the most horrific examples of deception, committed under the guise of faith. 



LINK TO FULL EPISODE:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seven-deadly-sinners/id1515042150



Follow Rachael!

Instagram: Rachelnobrien 

Twitter: Rachelnobrien


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Morbid Network presents: A chat with Rachael O'Brien from Seven Deadly Sinners (Special Episode Sneak Peek!) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:25:45 Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are.  Today, we chat with the hilarious and delightful Rachael O'Brien of Seven Deadly Sinners. Get to know this wonderful creature and then take a listen as she guides you through some of the most horrific examples of deception, committed under the guise of faith.  LINK TO FULL EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seven-deadly-sinners/id1515042150 Follow Rachael! Instagram: Rachelnobrien  Twitter: Rachelnobrien Hey weirdos! We want to allow you to get to know our little family here on Morbid Network, so we decided to start a special interview series where we chat with the hosts of these handpicked shows and let you get to know why we love their guts! With these special episodes, you also get a sneak preview of their latest episode to really wet your whistle to dive into a new pod. Yes, that was a disgusting sentence but that's who we are.  Today, we chat with the hilarious and delightful Rachael O'Brien of Seven Deadly Sinners. Get to know this wonderful creature and then take a listen as she guides you through some of the most horrific examples of deception, committed under the guise of faith.  LINK TO FULL EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seven-deadly-sinners/id1515042150 Follow Rachael! Instagram: Rachelnobrien  Twitter: Rachelnobrien exhibit c true full 224 tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-15:/posts/7772939 Black Eyed Children with special guest Tyler Gaca AKA Ghosthoney Guys!!! It's episode two hundred… and ONE! We’ve gathered you here today so we could grace your presence with one of the most lovely humans we’ve ever encountered: Ghost Honey aka Tyler Gaca. Tyler joins us today to talk about something we vowed to never attempt an episode on: Black Eyed Children. The first time we tried to do this episode some weird shit went down and it just straight up wouldn’t record. Luckily, we got our shit together and think the united force of the three of us kept the spooky unexplainable. Alaina takes us into the origin story, and Ash tells some spooky stories you can find on Thought Catalog. Hold onto your butts… and your noses i guess. It’s about to get real weird up in here. 

https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2013/11/16-peoples-terrifying-encounters-with-the-black-eyed-kids/

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]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:26:48 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/black-eyed-children-with-special-guest-tyler-gaca-aka-ghosthoney-eECGD9as Guys!!! It's episode two hundred… and ONE! We’ve gathered you here today so we could grace your presence with one of the most lovely humans we’ve ever encountered: Ghost Honey aka Tyler Gaca. Tyler joins us today to talk about something we vowed to never attempt an episode on: Black Eyed Children. The first time we tried to do this episode some weird shit went down and it just straight up wouldn’t record. Luckily, we got our shit together and think the united force of the three of us kept the spooky unexplainable. Alaina takes us into the origin story, and Ash tells some spooky stories you can find on Thought Catalog. Hold onto your butts… and your noses i guess. It’s about to get real weird up in here. 

https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2013/11/16-peoples-terrifying-encounters-with-the-black-eyed-kids/

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]]> Black Eyed Children with special guest Tyler Gaca AKA Ghosthoney Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:11 Guys!!! It's episode two hundred… and ONE! We’ve gathered you here today so we could grace your presence with one of the most lovely humans we’ve ever encountered: Ghost Honey aka Tyler Gaca. Tyler joins us today to talk about something we vowed to never attempt an episode on: Black Eyed Children. The first time we tried to do this episode some weird shit went down and it just straight up wouldn’t record. Luckily, we got our shit together and think the united force of the three of us kept the spooky unexplainable. Alaina takes us into the origin story, and Ash tells some spooky stories you can find on Thought Catalog. Hold onto your butts… and your noses i guess. It’s about to get real weird up in here.  https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2013/11/16-peoples-terrifying-encounters-with-the-black-eyed-kids/ As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Simplisafe: Right now, our listeners get a FREE home security camera, when you purchase a SimpliSafe system at SIMPLISAFE.com/MORBID. Care/of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50. Stamps.com: With promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Guys!!! It's episode two hundred… and ONE! We’ve gathered you here today so we could grace your presence with one of the most lovely humans we’ve ever encountered: Ghost Honey aka Tyler Gaca. Tyler joins us today to talk about something we vowed to never attempt an episode on: Black Eyed Children. The first time we tried to do this episode some weird shit went down and it just straight up wouldn’t record. Luckily, we got our shit together and think the united force of the three of us kept the spooky unexplainable. Alaina takes us into the origin story, and Ash tells some spooky stories you can find on Thought Catalog. Hold onto your butts… and your noses i guess. It’s about to get real weird up in here.  https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2013/11/16-peoples-terrifying-encounters-with-the-black-eyed-kids/ As always, thank you to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Simplisafe: Right now, our listeners get a FREE home security camera, when you purchase a SimpliSafe system at SIMPLISAFE.com/MORBID. Care/of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50. Stamps.com: With promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. exhibit c true full 201 tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-10:/posts/7768655 The Weepy Voiced Killer This week Alaina covers the weepy voiced killer for our 209th episode! In 1980 on New Year’s Eve Paul Michael Stephani brutally attacked Karen Potack after abducting her from outside of a bar. She sustained some of the worst injuries seen by investigators,  but she lived. This would be the first in a string of bizarre an gruesome attacks on women that potentially would lead to murder. The strangest piece of this case is that the killer called the police himself to report the attack....an he did it while weeping hysterically. 



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2021 01:19:26 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-weepy-voiced-killer-4CT1TVEU This week Alaina covers the weepy voiced killer for our 209th episode! In 1980 on New Year’s Eve Paul Michael Stephani brutally attacked Karen Potack after abducting her from outside of a bar. She sustained some of the worst injuries seen by investigators,  but she lived. This would be the first in a string of bizarre an gruesome attacks on women that potentially would lead to murder. The strangest piece of this case is that the killer called the police himself to report the attack....an he did it while weeping hysterically. 



As always, thank you so much to our sponsors:

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Weepy Voiced Killer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:03 This week Alaina covers the weepy voiced killer for our 209th episode! In 1980 on New Year’s Eve Paul Michael Stephani brutally attacked Karen Potack after abducting her from outside of a bar. She sustained some of the worst injuries seen by investigators,  but she lived. This would be the first in a string of bizarre an gruesome attacks on women that potentially would lead to murder. The strangest piece of this case is that the killer called the police himself to report the attack....an he did it while weeping hysterically.  As always, thank you so much to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Betterhelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Firstleaf: :Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/MORBID.  Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today, go to UPSTART.com/MORBID.  Athena Club: Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc This week Alaina covers the weepy voiced killer for our 209th episode! In 1980 on New Year’s Eve Paul Michael Stephani brutally attacked Karen Potack after abducting her from outside of a bar. She sustained some of the worst injuries seen by investigators,  but she lived. This would be the first in a string of bizarre an gruesome attacks on women that potentially would lead to murder. The strangest piece of this case is that the killer called the police himself to report the attack....an he did it while weeping hysterically.  As always, thank you so much to our sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Betterhelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Firstleaf: :Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/MORBID.  Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today, go to UPSTART.com/MORBID.  Athena Club: Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc exhibit c true full 200 tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-07:/posts/7767095 Susan Wright It’s Ash-centric! Let’s kick off the week by telling the story of Susan Wright, AKA the Blue Eyed Butcher. Susan’s crime is absolutely wild, she stabbed her husband 193 times and then claimed self defense. She got two trials, and her third shot at parole worked: Susan Smith was released from prison on the morning of December 30th. Let's hope she adopted the, “New year New me motto.”


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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Thu, 7 Jan 2021 21:52:12 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/susan-wright-_XOH36bP It’s Ash-centric! Let’s kick off the week by telling the story of Susan Wright, AKA the Blue Eyed Butcher. Susan’s crime is absolutely wild, she stabbed her husband 193 times and then claimed self defense. She got two trials, and her third shot at parole worked: Susan Smith was released from prison on the morning of December 30th. Let's hope she adopted the, “New year New me motto.”


DAILY HARVEST: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box!

PRETTY LITTER: Get 20% off your first order by visiting Pretty Litter dot com
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]]> Susan Wright Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:05 It’s Ash-centric! Let’s kick off the week by telling the story of Susan Wright, AKA the Blue Eyed Butcher. Susan’s crime is absolutely wild, she stabbed her husband 193 times and then claimed self defense. She got two trials, and her third shot at parole worked: Susan Smith was released from prison on the morning of December 30th. Let's hope she adopted the, “New year New me motto.” DAILY HARVEST: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! PRETTY LITTER: Get 20% off your first order by visiting Pretty Litter dot com and use promo code MORBID BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Squarespace: Check Out Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain It’s Ash-centric! Let’s kick off the week by telling the story of Susan Wright, AKA the Blue Eyed Butcher. Susan’s crime is absolutely wild, she stabbed her husband 193 times and then claimed self defense. She got two trials, and her third shot at parole worked: Susan Smith was released from prison on the morning of December 30th. Let's hope she adopted the, “New year New me motto.” DAILY HARVEST: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code morbid to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! PRETTY LITTER: Get 20% off your first order by visiting Pretty Litter dot com and use promo code MORBID BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Squarespace: Check Out Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain exhibit c true full 199 tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-04:/posts/7763758 The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders Part 2 The conclusion to this horrific case is finally here. Tonight we talk about Oklahoma's most massive manhunt, we discuss the mounting evidence against Gene Leroy Hart and we discuss some questionable police work that may have cost them their case in the end. Unfortunately, this case technically remains unsolved, despite many attempts to get something from the DNA evidence that was poorly stored for so many years. It's a tragedy that hopefully will one day have some real closure. 


Sources for these episodes:

The Camp Scott Murders by C.S. Kelly

TulsaWorld Investigative piece by Timothy Stanley (Highly recommend)

GirlScoutMurders.com (Very comprehensive site dedicated to the case )

Article about Denise's shoes being found

Tent Number 8 by Gloyd McCoy


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]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 02:42:29 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-oklahoma-girl-scout-murders-part-2-x6N_iVWK The conclusion to this horrific case is finally here. Tonight we talk about Oklahoma's most massive manhunt, we discuss the mounting evidence against Gene Leroy Hart and we discuss some questionable police work that may have cost them their case in the end. Unfortunately, this case technically remains unsolved, despite many attempts to get something from the DNA evidence that was poorly stored for so many years. It's a tragedy that hopefully will one day have some real closure. 


Sources for these episodes:

The Camp Scott Murders by C.S. Kelly

TulsaWorld Investigative piece by Timothy Stanley (Highly recommend)

GirlScoutMurders.com (Very comprehensive site dedicated to the case )

Article about Denise's shoes being found

Tent Number 8 by Gloyd McCoy


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]]> The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:26 The conclusion to this horrific case is finally here. Tonight we talk about Oklahoma's most massive manhunt, we discuss the mounting evidence against Gene Leroy Hart and we discuss some questionable police work that may have cost them their case in the end. Unfortunately, this case technically remains unsolved, despite many attempts to get something from the DNA evidence that was poorly stored for so many years. It's a tragedy that hopefully will one day have some real closure.  Sources for these episodes: The Camp Scott Murders by C.S. Kelly TulsaWorld Investigative piece by Timothy Stanley (Highly recommend) GirlScoutMurders.com (Very comprehensive site dedicated to the case ) Article about Denise's shoes being found Tent Number 8 by Gloyd McCoy Thank you to our sponsor tonight: Hunt A Killer Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/​MORBID and use ​CODE MORBID for 20% off your first box. Again, make sure to use ​CODE MORBID ​for a 20% discount! Do you have what it takes to Hunt A Killer? The conclusion to this horrific case is finally here. Tonight we talk about Oklahoma's most massive manhunt, we discuss the mounting evidence against Gene Leroy Hart and we discuss some questionable police work that may have cost them their case in the end. Unfortunately, this case technically remains unsolved, despite many attempts to get something from the DNA evidence that was poorly stored for so many years. It's a tragedy that hopefully will one day have some real closure.  Sources for these episodes: The Camp Scott Murders by C.S. Kelly TulsaWorld Investigative piece by Timothy Stanley (Highly recommend) GirlScoutMurders.com (Very comprehensive site dedicated to the case ) Article about Denise's shoes being found Tent Number 8 by Gloyd McCoy Thank you to our sponsor tonight: Hunt A Killer Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/​MORBID and use ​CODE MORBID for 20% off your first box. Again, make sure to use ​CODE MORBID ​for a 20% discount! Do you have what it takes to Hunt A Killer? exhibit c true full 198 tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-02:/posts/7763384 Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders Part 1 Alaina pulls at our heartstrings this week with part one of the Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders. In June of 1977, eight year old Lori Lee Farmer, nine year old Michelle Heather Guse and ten year old Doris Denise Milner headed off to Camp Scott for a two week girl scout experience. Unfortunately someone, or potentially multiple someones, had been lurking around the camp in the weeks leading up to night one. Whoever it was had more than sinister plans to kill the three girl scouts camping out in tent one. In Part One we’ll go over who each girl was, the night of the murders and we’ll end it on a pretty convincing suspect. Don’t bet too heavy on him though, in part two Alaina will bring some evidence to the table pointing away from who we thought was our lead suspect. 


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]]> Sat, 2 Jan 2021 20:41:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/oklahoma-girl-scout-murders-part-1-jRGX5Cpl Alaina pulls at our heartstrings this week with part one of the Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders. In June of 1977, eight year old Lori Lee Farmer, nine year old Michelle Heather Guse and ten year old Doris Denise Milner headed off to Camp Scott for a two week girl scout experience. Unfortunately someone, or potentially multiple someones, had been lurking around the camp in the weeks leading up to night one. Whoever it was had more than sinister plans to kill the three girl scouts camping out in tent one. In Part One we’ll go over who each girl was, the night of the murders and we’ll end it on a pretty convincing suspect. Don’t bet too heavy on him though, in part two Alaina will bring some evidence to the table pointing away from who we thought was our lead suspect. 


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]]> Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:28:12 Alaina pulls at our heartstrings this week with part one of the Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders. In June of 1977, eight year old Lori Lee Farmer, nine year old Michelle Heather Guse and ten year old Doris Denise Milner headed off to Camp Scott for a two week girl scout experience. Unfortunately someone, or potentially multiple someones, had been lurking around the camp in the weeks leading up to night one. Whoever it was had more than sinister plans to kill the three girl scouts camping out in tent one. In Part One we’ll go over who each girl was, the night of the murders and we’ll end it on a pretty convincing suspect. Don’t bet too heavy on him though, in part two Alaina will bring some evidence to the table pointing away from who we thought was our lead suspect.  As always, thank you to our sponsors! Purple: Go to Purple dot com slash MORBID10, and use promo code MORBID10. For a limited time you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Alaina pulls at our heartstrings this week with part one of the Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders. In June of 1977, eight year old Lori Lee Farmer, nine year old Michelle Heather Guse and ten year old Doris Denise Milner headed off to Camp Scott for a two week girl scout experience. Unfortunately someone, or potentially multiple someones, had been lurking around the camp in the weeks leading up to night one. Whoever it was had more than sinister plans to kill the three girl scouts camping out in tent one. In Part One we’ll go over who each girl was, the night of the murders and we’ll end it on a pretty convincing suspect. Don’t bet too heavy on him though, in part two Alaina will bring some evidence to the table pointing away from who we thought was our lead suspect.  As always, thank you to our sponsors! Purple: Go to Purple dot com slash MORBID10, and use promo code MORBID10. For a limited time you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/10morbid and use code 10morbid for 10 free meals, including free shipping! exhibit c true full 197 tag:audioboom.com,2020-12-28:/posts/7759699 The Senseless Murder of Lauren Giddings Your Ash-centric episode this week is about the murder of Lauren Giddings. Lauren was 27 years old and had just graduated law school when she was brutally murdered and dismembered by her neighbor, Stephen McDaniel. Stephen McDaniel had been stalking Lauren for quite some time, breaking into her house, moving things around and plotting her murder. There were a few suspects in the beginning but police were able to narrow it down to Stephen after his strange behaviour when he heard a body had been discovered. We’ll leave the rest of the details to the episode!

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]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2020 03:56:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-senseless-murder-of-lauren-giddings-qqUa6Qac Your Ash-centric episode this week is about the murder of Lauren Giddings. Lauren was 27 years old and had just graduated law school when she was brutally murdered and dismembered by her neighbor, Stephen McDaniel. Stephen McDaniel had been stalking Lauren for quite some time, breaking into her house, moving things around and plotting her murder. There were a few suspects in the beginning but police were able to narrow it down to Stephen after his strange behaviour when he heard a body had been discovered. We’ll leave the rest of the details to the episode!

Link to donate to Lauren’s Scholarship: 
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Link showing Stephen acting real strange upon the news there was a body discovered:
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]]> The Senseless Murder of Lauren Giddings Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:37 Your Ash-centric episode this week is about the murder of Lauren Giddings. Lauren was 27 years old and had just graduated law school when she was brutally murdered and dismembered by her neighbor, Stephen McDaniel. Stephen McDaniel had been stalking Lauren for quite some time, breaking into her house, moving things around and plotting her murder. There were a few suspects in the beginning but police were able to narrow it down to Stephen after his strange behaviour when he heard a body had been discovered. We’ll leave the rest of the details to the episode! Link to donate to Lauren’s Scholarship:  https://mailchi.mp/134e97389fe4/awls20205k?fbclid=IwAR2dtJ7MtqDu1hA9c9hu6PoNJmqPfDv0fDvasUqzpz-yaDe_GVGHHFR9lq8 Link showing Stephen acting real strange upon the news there was a body discovered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIroLgiCyP8&feature=youtu.be As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart:  Hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be! Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain Honey: Get Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/MORBID Your Ash-centric episode this week is about the murder of Lauren Giddings. Lauren was 27 years old and had just graduated law school when she was brutally murdered and dismembered by her neighbor, Stephen McDaniel. Stephen McDaniel had been stalking Lauren for quite some time, breaking into her house, moving things around and plotting her murder. There were a few suspects in the beginning but police were able to narrow it down to Stephen after his strange behaviour when he heard a body had been discovered. We’ll leave the rest of the details to the episode! Link to donate to Lauren’s Scholarship:  https://mailchi.mp/134e97389fe4/awls20205k?fbclid=IwAR2dtJ7MtqDu1hA9c9hu6PoNJmqPfDv0fDvasUqzpz-yaDe_GVGHHFR9lq8 Link showing Stephen acting real strange upon the news there was a body discovered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIroLgiCyP8&feature=youtu.be As always, thank you to our sponsors: Upstart:  Hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be! Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain Honey: Get Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 196 tag:audioboom.com,2020-12-28:/posts/7759695 Illinois Spooky Roads/Listener Tales MASHUP Hey weirdos! We figured we would grace your ear meat this week with a mashup of spooky roads and listener tales! Alaina tells us about two spooky roads located in Illinois: Bloody Gulch Road and The Devil's Backbone. Then we dive into a couple of Illinois themed listener tales. We’ve got a lady in red, who doesn’t love a game of tag and a camper who makes Wednesday Addams seem like a more desirable bunkmate, I mean wasn’t she anyway?

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]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2020 03:00:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/illinois-spooky-roads-listener-tales-mashup-v6iMCCOj Hey weirdos! We figured we would grace your ear meat this week with a mashup of spooky roads and listener tales! Alaina tells us about two spooky roads located in Illinois: Bloody Gulch Road and The Devil's Backbone. Then we dive into a couple of Illinois themed listener tales. We’ve got a lady in red, who doesn’t love a game of tag and a camper who makes Wednesday Addams seem like a more desirable bunkmate, I mean wasn’t she anyway?

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]]> Illinois Spooky Roads/Listener Tales MASHUP Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:49 Hey weirdos! We figured we would grace your ear meat this week with a mashup of spooky roads and listener tales! Alaina tells us about two spooky roads located in Illinois: Bloody Gulch Road and The Devil's Backbone. Then we dive into a couple of Illinois themed listener tales. We’ve got a lady in red, who doesn’t love a game of tag and a camper who makes Wednesday Addams seem like a more desirable bunkmate, I mean wasn’t she anyway? As always, thank you to our sponsors: Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping! Gabi: See how much Gabi can save you. It’s totally free to check and there’s no Obligation! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. Audible: Visit Audible.com/morbid or text morbid to 500-500 Hey weirdos! We figured we would grace your ear meat this week with a mashup of spooky roads and listener tales! Alaina tells us about two spooky roads located in Illinois: Bloody Gulch Road and The Devil's Backbone. Then we dive into a couple of Illinois themed listener tales. We’ve got a lady in red, who doesn’t love a game of tag and a camper who makes Wednesday Addams seem like a more desirable bunkmate, I mean wasn’t she anyway? As always, thank you to our sponsors: Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping! Gabi: See how much Gabi can save you. It’s totally free to check and there’s no Obligation! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. Audible: Visit Audible.com/morbid or text morbid to 500-500 exhibit c true full 217 tag:audioboom.com,2020-12-21:/posts/7755349 Tony Costa, The Cape Cod Vampire Part 2 We’re all up in your ear meat for the second time this week, and we’ve brought you the conclusion to the tale of Tony Chop Chop. Please whip out a notebook and get ready to write as fast as humanly possible to keep track of all the stories Tony fed to the police. Part two will go over what went down after Tony was apprehended, about 642 stories he used to cover his tracks and ultimately the trial and aftermath while Tony was incarcerated. This guy is a straight up doozy, keeping it weird in the worst possible way. 

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]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 03:05:56 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/tony-costa-the-cape-cod-vampire-part-2-xtnEdTAI We’re all up in your ear meat for the second time this week, and we’ve brought you the conclusion to the tale of Tony Chop Chop. Please whip out a notebook and get ready to write as fast as humanly possible to keep track of all the stories Tony fed to the police. Part two will go over what went down after Tony was apprehended, about 642 stories he used to cover his tracks and ultimately the trial and aftermath while Tony was incarcerated. This guy is a straight up doozy, keeping it weird in the worst possible way. 

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]]> Tony Costa, The Cape Cod Vampire Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:19:18 We’re all up in your ear meat for the second time this week, and we’ve brought you the conclusion to the tale of Tony Chop Chop. Please whip out a notebook and get ready to write as fast as humanly possible to keep track of all the stories Tony fed to the police. Part two will go over what went down after Tony was apprehended, about 642 stories he used to cover his tracks and ultimately the trial and aftermath while Tony was incarcerated. This guy is a straight up doozy, keeping it weird in the worst possible way.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Thrive Market: Go to Thrive Market.com/MORBID Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value. Better Help: BetterHELP wants you to start living a happier life TODAY,  get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Simplisafe: Right now, our listeners get a FREE home security camera, when you purchase a SimpliSafe system at SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid We’re all up in your ear meat for the second time this week, and we’ve brought you the conclusion to the tale of Tony Chop Chop. Please whip out a notebook and get ready to write as fast as humanly possible to keep track of all the stories Tony fed to the police. Part two will go over what went down after Tony was apprehended, about 642 stories he used to cover his tracks and ultimately the trial and aftermath while Tony was incarcerated. This guy is a straight up doozy, keeping it weird in the worst possible way.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Thrive Market: Go to Thrive Market.com/MORBID Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value. Better Help: BetterHELP wants you to start living a happier life TODAY,  get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Simplisafe: Right now, our listeners get a FREE home security camera, when you purchase a SimpliSafe system at SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid exhibit c true full 195 tag:audioboom.com,2020-12-18:/posts/7754264 Tony Costa, The Cape Cod Vampire Part 1 This week Alaina’s got a two parter, pretty close to home for us! Tony Costa, a hippie living around Provincetown in the 60’s, was a real shady character from the start. When he was a teenager he straight up broke into the home of a girl two years younger than him, proceeded to drag her down the stairs, and later told police he, “just wanted to talk to her!” Ok, Tony. It only gets weirder from there. Patricia Walsh and Mary Ann Wysocki head to the cape for a relaxing weekend getaway and meet Tony during their stay. Interestingly enough, they never return home and Tony is the last person to see them.

Alaina recommends the book, In His Garden by Leo Damore 

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]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:39:31 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/tony-costa-the-cape-cod-vampire-part-1-COPKGq1Z This week Alaina’s got a two parter, pretty close to home for us! Tony Costa, a hippie living around Provincetown in the 60’s, was a real shady character from the start. When he was a teenager he straight up broke into the home of a girl two years younger than him, proceeded to drag her down the stairs, and later told police he, “just wanted to talk to her!” Ok, Tony. It only gets weirder from there. Patricia Walsh and Mary Ann Wysocki head to the cape for a relaxing weekend getaway and meet Tony during their stay. Interestingly enough, they never return home and Tony is the last person to see them.

Alaina recommends the book, In His Garden by Leo Damore 

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]]> Tony Costa, The Cape Cod Vampire Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:25:05 This week Alaina’s got a two parter, pretty close to home for us! Tony Costa, a hippie living around Provincetown in the 60’s, was a real shady character from the start. When he was a teenager he straight up broke into the home of a girl two years younger than him, proceeded to drag her down the stairs, and later told police he, “just wanted to talk to her!” Ok, Tony. It only gets weirder from there. Patricia Walsh and Mary Ann Wysocki head to the cape for a relaxing weekend getaway and meet Tony during their stay. Interestingly enough, they never return home and Tony is the last person to see them. Alaina recommends the book, In His Garden by Leo Damore  As always, thank you to our sponsors SquareSpace: Check Out Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial! When you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase Gabi: You’re probably overpaying on car and home insurance. See how much Gabi can save you. Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. FirstLeaf: Go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid for 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get $80 off including free shipping! This week Alaina’s got a two parter, pretty close to home for us! Tony Costa, a hippie living around Provincetown in the 60’s, was a real shady character from the start. When he was a teenager he straight up broke into the home of a girl two years younger than him, proceeded to drag her down the stairs, and later told police he, “just wanted to talk to her!” Ok, Tony. It only gets weirder from there. Patricia Walsh and Mary Ann Wysocki head to the cape for a relaxing weekend getaway and meet Tony during their stay. Interestingly enough, they never return home and Tony is the last person to see them. Alaina recommends the book, In His Garden by Leo Damore  As always, thank you to our sponsors SquareSpace: Check Out Squarespace.com/MORBID for a free trial! When you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MORBID to save 10% off your first purchase Gabi: You’re probably overpaying on car and home insurance. See how much Gabi can save you. Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. FirstLeaf: Go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid for 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get $80 off including free shipping! exhibit c true full 194 tag:audioboom.com,2020-12-16:/posts/7752785 "The Meaning Of Christmas" By Jon Allen Bonus Episode!! Weirdos! Just in time for the holidays, Jon Allen has blessed us with another tale straight from his brilliant mind. "The Meaning of Christmas" is a 90s throwback thriller with an ending that will blow your pants apart. Trust us, it's exactly what we need.



This episode is ad free and will be in addition to the regular two episodes this week! We just wanted to give you an extra gift thanks to our writer friend. Enjoy!



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]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:58:04 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-meaning-of-christmas-by-jon-allen-bonus-episode-_GWctrIm Weirdos! Just in time for the holidays, Jon Allen has blessed us with another tale straight from his brilliant mind. "The Meaning of Christmas" is a 90s throwback thriller with an ending that will blow your pants apart. Trust us, it's exactly what we need.



This episode is ad free and will be in addition to the regular two episodes this week! We just wanted to give you an extra gift thanks to our writer friend. Enjoy!



Thanks to Jon Allen who you can follow on Twitter @writerjonallen

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> "The Meaning Of Christmas" By Jon Allen Bonus Episode!! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:02:26 Weirdos! Just in time for the holidays, Jon Allen has blessed us with another tale straight from his brilliant mind. "The Meaning of Christmas" is a 90s throwback thriller with an ending that will blow your pants apart. Trust us, it's exactly what we need. This episode is ad free and will be in addition to the regular two episodes this week! We just wanted to give you an extra gift thanks to our writer friend. Enjoy! Thanks to Jon Allen who you can follow on Twitter @writerjonallen Weirdos! Just in time for the holidays, Jon Allen has blessed us with another tale straight from his brilliant mind. "The Meaning of Christmas" is a 90s throwback thriller with an ending that will blow your pants apart. Trust us, it's exactly what we need. This episode is ad free and will be in addition to the regular two episodes this week! We just wanted to give you an extra gift thanks to our writer friend. Enjoy! Thanks to Jon Allen who you can follow on Twitter @writerjonallen exhibit c true full 214 tag:audioboom.com,2020-12-13:/posts/7749899 Listener Tales 22 December’s listener tales are coming in hot, weirdos! You guys are so good at these and have us cracking up as usual. We’re talking about our powers of summoning dead grandmas, christmas decorations from murderers and being shot in the right tit!! Grab a holiday blanket, some hot cocoa and also your butt because we’re about to dive in!

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]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2020 02:23:56 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-22-dziGL8UA December’s listener tales are coming in hot, weirdos! You guys are so good at these and have us cracking up as usual. We’re talking about our powers of summoning dead grandmas, christmas decorations from murderers and being shot in the right tit!! Grab a holiday blanket, some hot cocoa and also your butt because we’re about to dive in!

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]]> Listener Tales 22 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:37 December’s listener tales are coming in hot, weirdos! You guys are so good at these and have us cracking up as usual. We’re talking about our powers of summoning dead grandmas, christmas decorations from murderers and being shot in the right tit!! Grab a holiday blanket, some hot cocoa and also your butt because we’re about to dive in! As always, thank you to our sponsors,  BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code MORBID. HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get $80 off including free shipping! BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid December’s listener tales are coming in hot, weirdos! You guys are so good at these and have us cracking up as usual. We’re talking about our powers of summoning dead grandmas, christmas decorations from murderers and being shot in the right tit!! Grab a holiday blanket, some hot cocoa and also your butt because we’re about to dive in! As always, thank you to our sponsors,  BestFiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with Promo code MORBID. HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get $80 off including free shipping! BetterHelp: Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 213 tag:audioboom.com,2020-12-11:/posts/7749114 The Horrific Kidnapping & Murder of Sarah Haley Foxwell It was Christmastime 2009 and eleven year old Sarah Haley Foxwell was getting ready to celebrate with her family. She and her little sister skipped off to bed together, but that would be the last time Sarah’s family got to see her. Sarah was kidnapped, assaulted and brutally murdered by a man she knew. Thomas Leggs was a convicted sexual offender, who had slipped through the cracks in the system time and time again, he should have been incarcerated at the time Sarah was taken, but somehow posted bond. Sarah’s death was not in vain though, Sarah’s law was passed and cracked down on these kinds of criminals. 

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]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:18:46 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrific-kidnapping-murder-of-sarah-haley-foxwell-0i4R7GEE It was Christmastime 2009 and eleven year old Sarah Haley Foxwell was getting ready to celebrate with her family. She and her little sister skipped off to bed together, but that would be the last time Sarah’s family got to see her. Sarah was kidnapped, assaulted and brutally murdered by a man she knew. Thomas Leggs was a convicted sexual offender, who had slipped through the cracks in the system time and time again, he should have been incarcerated at the time Sarah was taken, but somehow posted bond. Sarah’s death was not in vain though, Sarah’s law was passed and cracked down on these kinds of criminals. 

If a you or a child you know has been the victim of sexual assault, here are some resources:


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]]> The Horrific Kidnapping & Murder of Sarah Haley Foxwell Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:28 It was Christmastime 2009 and eleven year old Sarah Haley Foxwell was getting ready to celebrate with her family. She and her little sister skipped off to bed together, but that would be the last time Sarah’s family got to see her. Sarah was kidnapped, assaulted and brutally murdered by a man she knew. Thomas Leggs was a convicted sexual offender, who had slipped through the cracks in the system time and time again, he should have been incarcerated at the time Sarah was taken, but somehow posted bond. Sarah’s death was not in vain though, Sarah’s law was passed and cracked down on these kinds of criminals.  If a you or a child you know has been the victim of sexual assault, here are some resources: National sexual assault telephone hotline: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers http://virtualglobaltaskforce.com/  https://www.childhelp.org/ As always, thank you to our sponsors: Stamps: Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Careof: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 Upstart: See why Upstart has over 6,000 5-star reviews on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be Amazon Music: Go to Amazon.com/morbid to get your first three months of Amazon Music, FREE It was Christmastime 2009 and eleven year old Sarah Haley Foxwell was getting ready to celebrate with her family. She and her little sister skipped off to bed together, but that would be the last time Sarah’s family got to see her. Sarah was kidnapped, assaulted and brutally murdered by a man she knew. Thomas Leggs was a convicted sexual offender, who had slipped through the cracks in the system time and time again, he should have been incarcerated at the time Sarah was taken, but somehow posted bond. Sarah’s death was not in vain though, Sarah’s law was passed and cracked down on these kinds of criminals.  If a you or a child you know has been the victim of sexual assault, here are some resources: National sexual assault telephone hotline: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers http://virtualglobaltaskforce.com/  https://www.childhelp.org/ As always, thank you to our sponsors: Stamps: Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Careof: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 Upstart: See why Upstart has over 6,000 5-star reviews on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be Amazon Music: Go to Amazon.com/morbid to get your first three months of Amazon Music, FREE exhibit c true full 193 tag:audioboom.com,2020-12-06:/posts/7744603 The Tragic Murder of Sarah Ludemann This week Alaina covers a tale as old as time but with a modern MySpace twist. Two girls fighting over one dingus of a boy. Rachel Wade was living her best Bad Girls Club life, dating the quintessential bad boy, Josh Camacho. Josh Camacho was dating many other girls that Rachel didn’t know about though, specifically Sarah Ludemann. Instead of blaming Josh for being a two timer when they both found out about each other, the girls took out their anger on each other by fighting on myspace, through text messages and eventually voicemails. The tension between them kept getting higher and higher, and would eventually end in an explosive fight that would take one of their lives, far too soon.

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]]> Sun, 6 Dec 2020 01:57:50 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-murder-of-sarah-ludemann-Cop_uIAu This week Alaina covers a tale as old as time but with a modern MySpace twist. Two girls fighting over one dingus of a boy. Rachel Wade was living her best Bad Girls Club life, dating the quintessential bad boy, Josh Camacho. Josh Camacho was dating many other girls that Rachel didn’t know about though, specifically Sarah Ludemann. Instead of blaming Josh for being a two timer when they both found out about each other, the girls took out their anger on each other by fighting on myspace, through text messages and eventually voicemails. The tension between them kept getting higher and higher, and would eventually end in an explosive fight that would take one of their lives, far too soon.

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]]> The Tragic Murder of Sarah Ludemann Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:24 This week Alaina covers a tale as old as time but with a modern MySpace twist. Two girls fighting over one dingus of a boy. Rachel Wade was living her best Bad Girls Club life, dating the quintessential bad boy, Josh Camacho. Josh Camacho was dating many other girls that Rachel didn’t know about though, specifically Sarah Ludemann. Instead of blaming Josh for being a two timer when they both found out about each other, the girls took out their anger on each other by fighting on myspace, through text messages and eventually voicemails. The tension between them kept getting higher and higher, and would eventually end in an explosive fight that would take one of their lives, far too soon. As always, thank you to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Do what I did and make the switch to PrettyLitter TODAY! Get 20% off your first order by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID. Embr Wave: Right now Embr wav is offering our listeners $50 off when you go to embrwav.com/morbid Plush Care: With PlushCare I don’t put off seeing a doctor and neither should you. No more excuses! Make your appointment today. Go to PlushCare.com/morbid This week Alaina covers a tale as old as time but with a modern MySpace twist. Two girls fighting over one dingus of a boy. Rachel Wade was living her best Bad Girls Club life, dating the quintessential bad boy, Josh Camacho. Josh Camacho was dating many other girls that Rachel didn’t know about though, specifically Sarah Ludemann. Instead of blaming Josh for being a two timer when they both found out about each other, the girls took out their anger on each other by fighting on myspace, through text messages and eventually voicemails. The tension between them kept getting higher and higher, and would eventually end in an explosive fight that would take one of their lives, far too soon. As always, thank you to our sponsors! Pretty Litter: Do what I did and make the switch to PrettyLitter TODAY! Get 20% off your first order by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID. Embr Wave: Right now Embr wav is offering our listeners $50 off when you go to embrwav.com/morbid Plush Care: With PlushCare I don’t put off seeing a doctor and neither should you. No more excuses! Make your appointment today. Go to PlushCare.com/morbid exhibit c true full 192 tag:audioboom.com,2020-12-04:/posts/7744155 The Horrific Murder of Dorothy Stratten Ash wanted to dive into a vintage Hollywood case this week, and the Dorothy Stratten case stuck out like a sore thumb! Dorothy Stratten was 17 years old working behind the counter at a Dairy Queen in Canada when Paul Snider took notice of her. He was struck by her beauty, and saw her as more of a meal ticket to climb his way up the social ladder in Hollywood. Dorothy became a huge playboy star, becoming Miss August 1979 and later Playmate of the year for 1980, but her steady incline in the world of modeling and acting all came plummeting down in August 1980 when Paul Snider decided if he couldn’t have Dorothy, neither could anyone else. 


This pulitzer prize written piece written by Teresa Carpenter is where Ash got a TON of info

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]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2020 20:47:53 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrific-murder-of-dorothy-stratten-0UXxcr_E Ash wanted to dive into a vintage Hollywood case this week, and the Dorothy Stratten case stuck out like a sore thumb! Dorothy Stratten was 17 years old working behind the counter at a Dairy Queen in Canada when Paul Snider took notice of her. He was struck by her beauty, and saw her as more of a meal ticket to climb his way up the social ladder in Hollywood. Dorothy became a huge playboy star, becoming Miss August 1979 and later Playmate of the year for 1980, but her steady incline in the world of modeling and acting all came plummeting down in August 1980 when Paul Snider decided if he couldn’t have Dorothy, neither could anyone else. 


This pulitzer prize written piece written by Teresa Carpenter is where Ash got a TON of info

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]]> The Horrific Murder of Dorothy Stratten Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:40 Ash wanted to dive into a vintage Hollywood case this week, and the Dorothy Stratten case stuck out like a sore thumb! Dorothy Stratten was 17 years old working behind the counter at a Dairy Queen in Canada when Paul Snider took notice of her. He was struck by her beauty, and saw her as more of a meal ticket to climb his way up the social ladder in Hollywood. Dorothy became a huge playboy star, becoming Miss August 1979 and later Playmate of the year for 1980, but her steady incline in the world of modeling and acting all came plummeting down in August 1980 when Paul Snider decided if he couldn’t have Dorothy, neither could anyone else.  This pulitzer prize written piece written by Teresa Carpenter is where Ash got a TON of info As always, thank you to our sponsors Better Help: Special offer for our listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Skylight: Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go Skylightframe.com and enter code Morbid. Upstart: Hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Athena Club: For the smoothest, closest shave all year long switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc Ash wanted to dive into a vintage Hollywood case this week, and the Dorothy Stratten case stuck out like a sore thumb! Dorothy Stratten was 17 years old working behind the counter at a Dairy Queen in Canada when Paul Snider took notice of her. He was struck by her beauty, and saw her as more of a meal ticket to climb his way up the social ladder in Hollywood. Dorothy became a huge playboy star, becoming Miss August 1979 and later Playmate of the year for 1980, but her steady incline in the world of modeling and acting all came plummeting down in August 1980 when Paul Snider decided if he couldn’t have Dorothy, neither could anyone else.  This pulitzer prize written piece written by Teresa Carpenter is where Ash got a TON of info As always, thank you to our sponsors Better Help: Special offer for our listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Skylight: Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go Skylightframe.com and enter code Morbid. Upstart: Hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Athena Club: For the smoothest, closest shave all year long switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc exhibit c true full 191 tag:audioboom.com,2020-11-29:/posts/7739848 Martha Haney It's another old timey murder from Alaina! But trust us, this one will have your jaw hitting the floor. Way back in 1897 Michigan, Martha Haney's struggle with her own illness reached the point of no return when she lashed out against an easy target, her 85 year old mother in law Mariah Haney. Let's just say that this one is rough. Good luck and good night, friends.



Alaina found this crazy tale while stumbling upon the writings of Rod Sadler, a retired police officer and true crime writer who has a very personal connection to this particular case. His writing is great. Here are links to all of his books including To Hell I Must Go, which is the book that sucked Alaina down the rabbit hole of this case.



To Hell I Must Go by Rod Sadler



A Slayer Waits by Rod Sadler



Killing Women by Rod Sadler



Rod's website



https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152876032/martha-e_-haney



https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13837585/martha_haney_alfred_haneys_wife_beheads/



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]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:07:36 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/martha-haney-QNtzWS0i It's another old timey murder from Alaina! But trust us, this one will have your jaw hitting the floor. Way back in 1897 Michigan, Martha Haney's struggle with her own illness reached the point of no return when she lashed out against an easy target, her 85 year old mother in law Mariah Haney. Let's just say that this one is rough. Good luck and good night, friends.



Alaina found this crazy tale while stumbling upon the writings of Rod Sadler, a retired police officer and true crime writer who has a very personal connection to this particular case. His writing is great. Here are links to all of his books including To Hell I Must Go, which is the book that sucked Alaina down the rabbit hole of this case.



To Hell I Must Go by Rod Sadler



A Slayer Waits by Rod Sadler



Killing Women by Rod Sadler



Rod's website



https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152876032/martha-e_-haney



https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13837585/martha_haney_alfred_haneys_wife_beheads/



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]]> Martha Haney Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:47 It's another old timey murder from Alaina! But trust us, this one will have your jaw hitting the floor. Way back in 1897 Michigan, Martha Haney's struggle with her own illness reached the point of no return when she lashed out against an easy target, her 85 year old mother in law Mariah Haney. Let's just say that this one is rough. Good luck and good night, friends. Alaina found this crazy tale while stumbling upon the writings of Rod Sadler, a retired police officer and true crime writer who has a very personal connection to this particular case. His writing is great. Here are links to all of his books including To Hell I Must Go, which is the book that sucked Alaina down the rabbit hole of this case. To Hell I Must Go by Rod Sadler A Slayer Waits by Rod Sadler Killing Women by Rod Sadler Rod's website https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152876032/martha-e_-haney https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13837585/martha_haney_alfred_haneys_wife_beheads/ As always, thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Vistaprint Go to Vistaprint.com slash MORBID to get started on your unregiftable gift. The holidays are coming up! Don’t miss your chance to get an unregiftable gift. Get started today at Vistaprint.com slash MORBID Betterhelp Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Curology Take control of acne, dark spots, breakouts or whatever your unique concerns may be with a powerful skincare treatment made for YOU today! Go to Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! Skylight Frames Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code Morbid. That’s right. It's another old timey murder from Alaina! But trust us, this one will have your jaw hitting the floor. Way back in 1897 Michigan, Martha Haney's struggle with her own illness reached the point of no return when she lashed out against an easy target, her 85 year old mother in law Mariah Haney. Let's just say that this one is rough. Good luck and good night, friends. Alaina found this crazy tale while stumbling upon the writings of Rod Sadler, a retired police officer and true crime writer who has a very personal connection to this particular case. His writing is great. Here are links to all of his books including To Hell I Must Go, which is the book that sucked Alaina down the rabbit hole of this case. To Hell I Must Go by Rod Sadler A Slayer Waits by Rod Sadler Killing Women by Rod Sadler Rod's website https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152876032/martha-e_-haney https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13837585/martha_haney_alfred_haneys_wife_beheads/ As always, thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Vistaprint Go to Vistaprint.com slash MORBID to get started on your unregiftable gift. The holidays are coming up! Don’t miss your chance to get an unregiftable gift. Get started today at Vistaprint.com slash MORBID Betterhelp Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Curology Take control of acne, dark spots, breakouts or whatever your unique concerns may be with a powerful skincare treatment made for YOU today! Go to Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! Skylight Frames Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code Morbid. That’s right. exhibit c true full 190 tag:audioboom.com,2020-11-26:/posts/7738816 The Murder of Sydney Loofe AKA The Tinder Murder Sydney Loofe was an animal lover, a generous friend and loved by everyone who knew her. Unfortunately, Sydney Loofe was murdered on November 15th, 2017 after going on a Tinder date with someone she thought she knew. Bailey Boswell and AubreyTrail lured Sydney into their home, killed her, dismembered her body and then went on the run between three states. The case got even more wild when it went to trial and Aubrey explained his “Sex Witch Cult” and then tried to slit his throat on trial…

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]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:40:53 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-sydney-loofe-aka-the-tinder-murder-9WGyMmJ4 Sydney Loofe was an animal lover, a generous friend and loved by everyone who knew her. Unfortunately, Sydney Loofe was murdered on November 15th, 2017 after going on a Tinder date with someone she thought she knew. Bailey Boswell and AubreyTrail lured Sydney into their home, killed her, dismembered her body and then went on the run between three states. The case got even more wild when it went to trial and Aubrey explained his “Sex Witch Cult” and then tried to slit his throat on trial…

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]]> The Murder of Sydney Loofe AKA The Tinder Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:07 Sydney Loofe was an animal lover, a generous friend and loved by everyone who knew her. Unfortunately, Sydney Loofe was murdered on November 15th, 2017 after going on a Tinder date with someone she thought she knew. Bailey Boswell and AubreyTrail lured Sydney into their home, killed her, dismembered her body and then went on the run between three states. The case got even more wild when it went to trial and Aubrey explained his “Sex Witch Cult” and then tried to slit his throat on trial… As always, thank you to our sponsors: SkylightFrame: Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code Morbid. HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid90 and use code morbid90 to get $90 off including free shipping! Embark: Visit Embark vet dot com and use promo code MORBID to save $64 today. Lovebook online: Visit LoveBookOnline.com/MORBID to receive a special 20% discount only for our listeners! Sydney Loofe was an animal lover, a generous friend and loved by everyone who knew her. Unfortunately, Sydney Loofe was murdered on November 15th, 2017 after going on a Tinder date with someone she thought she knew. Bailey Boswell and AubreyTrail lured Sydney into their home, killed her, dismembered her body and then went on the run between three states. The case got even more wild when it went to trial and Aubrey explained his “Sex Witch Cult” and then tried to slit his throat on trial… As always, thank you to our sponsors: SkylightFrame: Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code Morbid. HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid90 and use code morbid90 to get $90 off including free shipping! Embark: Visit Embark vet dot com and use promo code MORBID to save $64 today. Lovebook online: Visit LoveBookOnline.com/MORBID to receive a special 20% discount only for our listeners! exhibit c true full 189 tag:audioboom.com,2020-11-22:/posts/7735377 Listener Tales 21 Today's November Listener Tales is full of it. We have an appearance by Pennywise, a Pinterest curse, a very near miss with a convicted murderer, a mean-ass religion teacher and a cycle home with a wife murderer. Message for this one? Don't ride a bike. Don't do it.



Links provided from the first tale in the episode!



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]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2020 02:54:03 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-21-u3KyjxMf Today's November Listener Tales is full of it. We have an appearance by Pennywise, a Pinterest curse, a very near miss with a convicted murderer, a mean-ass religion teacher and a cycle home with a wife murderer. Message for this one? Don't ride a bike. Don't do it.



Links provided from the first tale in the episode!



https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/garry-taylor-handlen-accused-child-kil l​ ​er-evaded-charges-for-39-years-1.2857584


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]]> Listener Tales 21 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:03 Today's November Listener Tales is full of it. We have an appearance by Pennywise, a Pinterest curse, a very near miss with a convicted murderer, a mean-ass religion teacher and a cycle home with a wife murderer. Message for this one? Don't ride a bike. Don't do it. Links provided from the first tale in the episode! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/garry-taylor-handlen-accused-child-kil l​ ​er-evaded-charges-for-39-years-1.2857584 https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com//news/peterborough-region/2014/12/02/min den-man-charged-with-murder-in-b-c-child-killings.html Thanks to our sponsors! First Leaf Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid. That’s 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping at TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid. Prose Take gifting to the next level with Prose custom hair care! Get 15% off your order by going to Prose.com/morbid. That’s P-R-O-S-E .com/morbid for 15% off your order! Acorn TV Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.TV and use our promo code morbid. That’s Acorn.TV, code morbid to get your first 30 days for free! Better help Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid Today's November Listener Tales is full of it. We have an appearance by Pennywise, a Pinterest curse, a very near miss with a convicted murderer, a mean-ass religion teacher and a cycle home with a wife murderer. Message for this one? Don't ride a bike. Don't do it. Links provided from the first tale in the episode! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/garry-taylor-handlen-accused-child-kil l​ ​er-evaded-charges-for-39-years-1.2857584 https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com//news/peterborough-region/2014/12/02/min den-man-charged-with-murder-in-b-c-child-killings.html Thanks to our sponsors! First Leaf Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid. That’s 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping at TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid. Prose Take gifting to the next level with Prose custom hair care! Get 15% off your order by going to Prose.com/morbid. That’s P-R-O-S-E .com/morbid for 15% off your order! Acorn TV Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.TV and use our promo code morbid. That’s Acorn.TV, code morbid to get your first 30 days for free! Better help Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 207 tag:audioboom.com,2020-11-19:/posts/7733466 Angela Diaz For the Ash-centric episode this week, we’ve got a doozy. Angela Diaz and Michelle Hadley were two women who had no idea of each other’s mere existence until they met a man named Ian Diaz. Ian had been engaged to Michelle and things got messy quickly. When he moved on to Angela, everything seemed perfect, for a little while at least. Then the expecting young newlywed couple were rocked by a series of threatening emails and sinister craigslist solicitors, but who could be behind it?

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]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 04:20:46 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/angela-diaz-_w1bA1YA For the Ash-centric episode this week, we’ve got a doozy. Angela Diaz and Michelle Hadley were two women who had no idea of each other’s mere existence until they met a man named Ian Diaz. Ian had been engaged to Michelle and things got messy quickly. When he moved on to Angela, everything seemed perfect, for a little while at least. Then the expecting young newlywed couple were rocked by a series of threatening emails and sinister craigslist solicitors, but who could be behind it?

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]]> Angela Diaz Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:30 For the Ash-centric episode this week, we’ve got a doozy. Angela Diaz and Michelle Hadley were two women who had no idea of each other’s mere existence until they met a man named Ian Diaz. Ian had been engaged to Michelle and things got messy quickly. When he moved on to Angela, everything seemed perfect, for a little while at least. Then the expecting young newlywed couple were rocked by a series of threatening emails and sinister craigslist solicitors, but who could be behind it? As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hunt a Killer: Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Simplisafe:Get 30% off SimpliSafe plus a free security camera today by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid. Hurry! This deal expires on Friday. Bestfiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Vistaprint: Go to Vistaprint.com/MORBID to get started on your unregiftable gift. The holidays are coming up! Don’t miss your chance to get an unregiftable gift. For the Ash-centric episode this week, we’ve got a doozy. Angela Diaz and Michelle Hadley were two women who had no idea of each other’s mere existence until they met a man named Ian Diaz. Ian had been engaged to Michelle and things got messy quickly. When he moved on to Angela, everything seemed perfect, for a little while at least. Then the expecting young newlywed couple were rocked by a series of threatening emails and sinister craigslist solicitors, but who could be behind it? As always, thank you to our sponsors: Hunt a Killer: Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Simplisafe:Get 30% off SimpliSafe plus a free security camera today by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/morbid. Hurry! This deal expires on Friday. Bestfiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Vistaprint: Go to Vistaprint.com/MORBID to get started on your unregiftable gift. The holidays are coming up! Don’t miss your chance to get an unregiftable gift. exhibit c true full 188 tag:audioboom.com,2020-11-14:/posts/7730278 The Farmville Murders We’re stepping into an unknown world for us this week: the world of horrorcore. In 2009 twenty year old Richard Sam Mccroskey travelled across the country to go to a horrorcore music festival with two girls he had become friends with via Myspace, sixteen year old Emma Niederbrock and eighteen year old Melanie Wells. Richard, Emma and Emma’s best friend Melanie would all be staying at Emma's house after the concert. Richard, aka Syko Sam, had it in his mind that Emma was his girlfriend, but after meeting her he realized his feelings were not reciprocated. Instead of moving on, he made the decision to brutally murder everyone staying in the home, including Emma. 



Sources:

https://richmond.com/from-the-archives/10-years-ago-horrorcore-rapper-killed-his-girlfriend-and-her-farmville-family-with-a-maul/article_157588fa-150c-545f-9aeb-413f96ba4966.html



https://www.ranker.com/list/horrorcore-farmville-murders/cheryl-adams-richkoff



https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/horrorcore-syko-sam/


https://www.adamquirk.me/blog/2017/7/28/syko-sam-and-his-quadruple-murder-spree-in-farmville-virginia


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]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2020 20:19:42 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-farmville-murders-m0h6lTLB We’re stepping into an unknown world for us this week: the world of horrorcore. In 2009 twenty year old Richard Sam Mccroskey travelled across the country to go to a horrorcore music festival with two girls he had become friends with via Myspace, sixteen year old Emma Niederbrock and eighteen year old Melanie Wells. Richard, Emma and Emma’s best friend Melanie would all be staying at Emma's house after the concert. Richard, aka Syko Sam, had it in his mind that Emma was his girlfriend, but after meeting her he realized his feelings were not reciprocated. Instead of moving on, he made the decision to brutally murder everyone staying in the home, including Emma. 



Sources:

https://richmond.com/from-the-archives/10-years-ago-horrorcore-rapper-killed-his-girlfriend-and-her-farmville-family-with-a-maul/article_157588fa-150c-545f-9aeb-413f96ba4966.html



https://www.ranker.com/list/horrorcore-farmville-murders/cheryl-adams-richkoff



https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/horrorcore-syko-sam/


https://www.adamquirk.me/blog/2017/7/28/syko-sam-and-his-quadruple-murder-spree-in-farmville-virginia


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]]> The Farmville Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:11 We’re stepping into an unknown world for us this week: the world of horrorcore. In 2009 twenty year old Richard Sam Mccroskey travelled across the country to go to a horrorcore music festival with two girls he had become friends with via Myspace, sixteen year old Emma Niederbrock and eighteen year old Melanie Wells. Richard, Emma and Emma’s best friend Melanie would all be staying at Emma's house after the concert. Richard, aka Syko Sam, had it in his mind that Emma was his girlfriend, but after meeting her he realized his feelings were not reciprocated. Instead of moving on, he made the decision to brutally murder everyone staying in the home, including Emma.  Sources: https://richmond.com/from-the-archives/10-years-ago-horrorcore-rapper-killed-his-girlfriend-and-her-farmville-family-with-a-maul/article_157588fa-150c-545f-9aeb-413f96ba4966.html https://www.ranker.com/list/horrorcore-farmville-murders/cheryl-adams-richkoff https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/horrorcore-syko-sam/ https://www.adamquirk.me/blog/2017/7/28/syko-sam-and-his-quadruple-murder-spree-in-farmville-virginia As always, thank you to our sponsors: Amazon Music: For a limited time you can get three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for FREE.  Go to Amazon.com/morbid Upstart: Hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Stamps: With our promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale!! Just go to Stamps.com and type in MORBID. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com now to get the best deal of the year AND free shipping. Use Promo code MORBID to save $64 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit. We’re stepping into an unknown world for us this week: the world of horrorcore. In 2009 twenty year old Richard Sam Mccroskey travelled across the country to go to a horrorcore music festival with two girls he had become friends with via Myspace, sixteen year old Emma Niederbrock and eighteen year old Melanie Wells. Richard, Emma and Emma’s best friend Melanie would all be staying at Emma's house after the concert. Richard, aka Syko Sam, had it in his mind that Emma was his girlfriend, but after meeting her he realized his feelings were not reciprocated. Instead of moving on, he made the decision to brutally murder everyone staying in the home, including Emma.  Sources: https://richmond.com/from-the-archives/10-years-ago-horrorcore-rapper-killed-his-girlfriend-and-her-farmville-family-with-a-maul/article_157588fa-150c-545f-9aeb-413f96ba4966.html https://www.ranker.com/list/horrorcore-farmville-murders/cheryl-adams-richkoff https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/horrorcore-syko-sam/ https://www.adamquirk.me/blog/2017/7/28/syko-sam-and-his-quadruple-murder-spree-in-farmville-virginia As always, thank you to our sponsors: Amazon Music: For a limited time you can get three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for FREE.  Go to Amazon.com/morbid Upstart: Hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Stamps: With our promo code, MORBID, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale!! Just go to Stamps.com and type in MORBID. Embark: Go to Embarkvet.com now to get the best deal of the year AND free shipping. Use Promo code MORBID to save $64 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit. exhibit c true full 187 tag:audioboom.com,2020-11-13:/posts/7729720 The Mysterious Unsolved Death of Elisa Lam In February 2013 the guests at The Cecil hotel started making multiple complaints to the front desk about the water in their room. Some said the tap water had a funny taste to it, others said the water pressure was basically non-existent. A maintenance worker was sent to check on the status of one of the main water tanks and made the horrifying discovery of a young woman who had been missing for three weeks: Elisa Lam. There are about four hundred thousand theories as to how Elisa ended up in the water tank so let’s dive in.

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Gone at Midnight: The Tragic True Story Behind the Unsolved Internet Sensation

All Thats Interesting: The Unsolved Mystery Behind the Disturbing Death of Elisa Lam

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2020 18:52:34 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-unsolved-death-of-elisa-lam-P32k6DdJ In February 2013 the guests at The Cecil hotel started making multiple complaints to the front desk about the water in their room. Some said the tap water had a funny taste to it, others said the water pressure was basically non-existent. A maintenance worker was sent to check on the status of one of the main water tanks and made the horrifying discovery of a young woman who had been missing for three weeks: Elisa Lam. There are about four hundred thousand theories as to how Elisa ended up in the water tank so let’s dive in.

Books used for this Episode:

Gone at Midnight: The Tragic True Story Behind the Unsolved Internet Sensation

All Thats Interesting: The Unsolved Mystery Behind the Disturbing Death of Elisa Lam

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Mysterious Unsolved Death of Elisa Lam Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:22 In February 2013 the guests at The Cecil hotel started making multiple complaints to the front desk about the water in their room. Some said the tap water had a funny taste to it, others said the water pressure was basically non-existent. A maintenance worker was sent to check on the status of one of the main water tanks and made the horrifying discovery of a young woman who had been missing for three weeks: Elisa Lam. There are about four hundred thousand theories as to how Elisa ended up in the water tank so let’s dive in. Books used for this Episode: Gone at Midnight: The Tragic True Story Behind the Unsolved Internet Sensation All Thats Interesting: The Unsolved Mystery Behind the Disturbing Death of Elisa Lam As always, thank you to our sponsors: Embr: Embr wave is the first bracelet that helps you feel colder or warmer at the press of a button! Right now Embr wave is offering our listeners $50 off when you go to embrwave.com/morbid Care/of:  Care/of is a wellness brand that makes it easy to maintain your health goals with a customized vitamin plan that helps you feel your best today and supports you long-term. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50. Daily Harvest: Daily Harvest makes it easy to eat clean, undeniably delicious food, no matter what your day brings. Keep it simple with Daily Harvest! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Conde Nast: For a limited time you can get 12 weeks of The New Yorker for just SIX dollars – that’s a savings of 50 percent! Plus, listeners of the show will receive an exclusive tote bag - free. Go to NewYorker.com/MORBID In February 2013 the guests at The Cecil hotel started making multiple complaints to the front desk about the water in their room. Some said the tap water had a funny taste to it, others said the water pressure was basically non-existent. A maintenance worker was sent to check on the status of one of the main water tanks and made the horrifying discovery of a young woman who had been missing for three weeks: Elisa Lam. There are about four hundred thousand theories as to how Elisa ended up in the water tank so let’s dive in. Books used for this Episode: Gone at Midnight: The Tragic True Story Behind the Unsolved Internet Sensation All Thats Interesting: The Unsolved Mystery Behind the Disturbing Death of Elisa Lam As always, thank you to our sponsors: Embr: Embr wave is the first bracelet that helps you feel colder or warmer at the press of a button! Right now Embr wave is offering our listeners $50 off when you go to embrwave.com/morbid Care/of:  Care/of is a wellness brand that makes it easy to maintain your health goals with a customized vitamin plan that helps you feel your best today and supports you long-term. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50. Daily Harvest: Daily Harvest makes it easy to eat clean, undeniably delicious food, no matter what your day brings. Keep it simple with Daily Harvest! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Conde Nast: For a limited time you can get 12 weeks of The New Yorker for just SIX dollars – that’s a savings of 50 percent! Plus, listeners of the show will receive an exclusive tote bag - free. Go to NewYorker.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 186 tag:audioboom.com,2020-11-08:/posts/7725217 The Unbelievable Life & Crimes of Carl Panzram Part 2 Part two of the conundrum that is Carl Panzram. Part two consists of Carl escaping to Africa, living more like a pirate, murdering almost everyone in his path and eventually confessing to murder. Dive in for the gory details and some seriously interesting psychology!!

Books/websites used for episode

Carls handwritten letters

Kill Em All By Ryan Green


Butchering Humanity Carls Autobiography 

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Sun, 8 Nov 2020 22:40:55 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unbelievable-life-crimes-of-carl-panzram-part-2-pq0YR2eq Part two of the conundrum that is Carl Panzram. Part two consists of Carl escaping to Africa, living more like a pirate, murdering almost everyone in his path and eventually confessing to murder. Dive in for the gory details and some seriously interesting psychology!!

Books/websites used for episode

Carls handwritten letters

Kill Em All By Ryan Green


Butchering Humanity Carls Autobiography 

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]]> The Unbelievable Life & Crimes of Carl Panzram Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:41 Part two of the conundrum that is Carl Panzram. Part two consists of Carl escaping to Africa, living more like a pirate, murdering almost everyone in his path and eventually confessing to murder. Dive in for the gory details and some seriously interesting psychology!! Books/websites used for episode Carls handwritten letters Kill Em All By Ryan Green Butchering Humanity Carls Autobiography  As always thanks to our sponsors: Purple: Experience the purple grid and you’ll sleep like never before. Go to purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10 for a limited time you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more Gabi: take a few minutes right now and stop overpaying on your car and home insurance go to gabi.com/morbid  Plushcare:  make your appointment today, go to plushcare.com/morbid Part two of the conundrum that is Carl Panzram. Part two consists of Carl escaping to Africa, living more like a pirate, murdering almost everyone in his path and eventually confessing to murder. Dive in for the gory details and some seriously interesting psychology!! Books/websites used for episode Carls handwritten letters Kill Em All By Ryan Green Butchering Humanity Carls Autobiography  As always thanks to our sponsors: Purple: Experience the purple grid and you’ll sleep like never before. Go to purple.com/morbid10 and use promo code morbid10 for a limited time you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more Gabi: take a few minutes right now and stop overpaying on your car and home insurance go to gabi.com/morbid  Plushcare:  make your appointment today, go to plushcare.com/morbid exhibit c true full 185 tag:audioboom.com,2020-11-06:/posts/7723598 The Unbelievable Life & Crimes of Carl Panzram Tonight Alaina is taking us deep into the tragic and twisted life of Carl Panzram. In Part 1, we talk about his abusive upbringing, his multiple incarcerations and his first forays into murder. Carl's story is one that needs to be heard to be believed. Strap in friends. It's going to be a rough one today.



Books mentioned:



Butchering Humanity By Carl Panzram



Kill 'Em All By Ryan Green



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2020 02:38:55 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unbelievable-life-crimes-of-carl-panzram-Zkod6G4d Tonight Alaina is taking us deep into the tragic and twisted life of Carl Panzram. In Part 1, we talk about his abusive upbringing, his multiple incarcerations and his first forays into murder. Carl's story is one that needs to be heard to be believed. Strap in friends. It's going to be a rough one today.



Books mentioned:



Butchering Humanity By Carl Panzram



Kill 'Em All By Ryan Green



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]]> The Unbelievable Life & Crimes of Carl Panzram Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:30:25 Tonight Alaina is taking us deep into the tragic and twisted life of Carl Panzram. In Part 1, we talk about his abusive upbringing, his multiple incarcerations and his first forays into murder. Carl's story is one that needs to be heard to be believed. Strap in friends. It's going to be a rough one today. Books mentioned: Butchering Humanity By Carl Panzram Kill 'Em All By Ryan Green Thanks to our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart has over 6,000 5-star reviews on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart dot com slash morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! That’s Upstart.com/morbid! *Your loan amount will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Not all applicants will qualify for the full amount. Better Help Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/MORBID90 and use code MORBID90 to get $90 off including free shipping. Athena Club Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc. That’s A-T-H-E-N-A C-L-U-B.com with promo code mtc for 20% off! Tonight Alaina is taking us deep into the tragic and twisted life of Carl Panzram. In Part 1, we talk about his abusive upbringing, his multiple incarcerations and his first forays into murder. Carl's story is one that needs to be heard to be believed. Strap in friends. It's going to be a rough one today. Books mentioned: Butchering Humanity By Carl Panzram Kill 'Em All By Ryan Green Thanks to our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart has over 6,000 5-star reviews on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart dot com slash morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! That’s Upstart.com/morbid! *Your loan amount will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Not all applicants will qualify for the full amount. Better Help Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Morbid HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/MORBID90 and use code MORBID90 to get $90 off including free shipping. Athena Club Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc. That’s A-T-H-E-N-A C-L-U-B.com with promo code mtc for 20% off! exhibit c true full 184 tag:audioboom.com,2020-11-01:/posts/7719697 Listener Tales 20 It's a scary truly Listener Tales edition this week, kids. Tonight we have a terrifying reminder to always walk with a buddy, a horrific hometown murder, a seriously close call with a killer, a plague doctor with a cursed foot, a brush with the Manson family and one seriously ghoulish old lady. Spooky season may be winding down for the rest of the world but in here, its all year 'round. Join us, ghouls.



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]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2020 19:41:46 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-20-OQvlGDIN It's a scary truly Listener Tales edition this week, kids. Tonight we have a terrifying reminder to always walk with a buddy, a horrific hometown murder, a seriously close call with a killer, a plague doctor with a cursed foot, a brush with the Manson family and one seriously ghoulish old lady. Spooky season may be winding down for the rest of the world but in here, its all year 'round. Join us, ghouls.



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]]> Listener Tales 20 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:46 It's a scary truly Listener Tales edition this week, kids. Tonight we have a terrifying reminder to always walk with a buddy, a horrific hometown murder, a seriously close call with a killer, a plague doctor with a cursed foot, a brush with the Manson family and one seriously ghoulish old lady. Spooky season may be winding down for the rest of the world but in here, its all year 'round. Join us, ghouls. Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. That’s PrettyLitter.com, promo code MORBID for 20% off. PrettyLitter.com, promo code MORBID. Embr Right now Embr Wave is offering our listeners $50 off when you go to embrwave.com/morbid. That’s E-M-B-R wave.com/morbid. Hunt a Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Head to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID for 20% off and to show support for our podcast. HuntAKiller.com/MORBID. It's a scary truly Listener Tales edition this week, kids. Tonight we have a terrifying reminder to always walk with a buddy, a horrific hometown murder, a seriously close call with a killer, a plague doctor with a cursed foot, a brush with the Manson family and one seriously ghoulish old lady. Spooky season may be winding down for the rest of the world but in here, its all year 'round. Join us, ghouls. Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. That’s PrettyLitter.com, promo code MORBID for 20% off. PrettyLitter.com, promo code MORBID. Embr Right now Embr Wave is offering our listeners $50 off when you go to embrwave.com/morbid. That’s E-M-B-R wave.com/morbid. Hunt a Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Head to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID for 20% off and to show support for our podcast. HuntAKiller.com/MORBID. exhibit c true full 201 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-27:/posts/7715586 Crime Countdown Presents: Halloween Special Guys!! It’s a special Halloween 🎃 episode of Crime Countdown! If you haven’t checked out our other podcast with Parcast, give this one a listen. We think your will love it, especially when digging out that extra nightlight tonight. Enjoy!



-Alaina & Ash

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]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2020 14:08:59 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/crime-countdown-presents-halloween-special-9i0TdYtG Guys!! It’s a special Halloween 🎃 episode of Crime Countdown! If you haven’t checked out our other podcast with Parcast, give this one a listen. We think your will love it, especially when digging out that extra nightlight tonight. Enjoy!



-Alaina & Ash

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]]> Crime Countdown Presents: Halloween Special Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:36:23 Guys!! It’s a special Halloween 🎃 episode of Crime Countdown! If you haven’t checked out our other podcast with Parcast, give this one a listen. We think your will love it, especially when digging out that extra nightlight tonight. Enjoy! -Alaina & Ash Guys!! It’s a special Halloween 🎃 episode of Crime Countdown! If you haven’t checked out our other podcast with Parcast, give this one a listen. We think your will love it, especially when digging out that extra nightlight tonight. Enjoy! -Alaina & Ash exhibit c true full 200 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-26:/posts/7714104 The Dybbuk Box This week we’re talking about one of the most haunted objects in the world. The Dybbuk box stepped on the ebay scene in September 2001 and nothing has ever been the same. The word, “Dybbuk” comes from Jewish folklore and literally means, “to cling.” An otherworldly spirit was captured in the box during the holocaust and when Kevin Mannis bought it at an estate sale, brought it home and opened it, his life changed forever. So did the lives of the next two owners, and anyone who has seen the movie The Possession, based on the box! Keep it weird, but not so weird that you open a cursed box and ruin your life!



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]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:25:30 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dybbuk-box-8rz0voxT This week we’re talking about one of the most haunted objects in the world. The Dybbuk box stepped on the ebay scene in September 2001 and nothing has ever been the same. The word, “Dybbuk” comes from Jewish folklore and literally means, “to cling.” An otherworldly spirit was captured in the box during the holocaust and when Kevin Mannis bought it at an estate sale, brought it home and opened it, his life changed forever. So did the lives of the next two owners, and anyone who has seen the movie The Possession, based on the box! Keep it weird, but not so weird that you open a cursed box and ruin your life!



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]]> The Dybbuk Box Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:35:37 This week we’re talking about one of the most haunted objects in the world. The Dybbuk box stepped on the ebay scene in September 2001 and nothing has ever been the same. The word, “Dybbuk” comes from Jewish folklore and literally means, “to cling.” An otherworldly spirit was captured in the box during the holocaust and when Kevin Mannis bought it at an estate sale, brought it home and opened it, his life changed forever. So did the lives of the next two owners, and anyone who has seen the movie The Possession, based on the box! Keep it weird, but not so weird that you open a cursed box and ruin your life! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Simplisafe: Go today to SimpliSafe.com/morbid and get a FREE security camera, plus a 60-day risk-free trial with any new system order. ThriveMarket: Go to ThriveMarket.com/MORBID. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing!! Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. This week we’re talking about one of the most haunted objects in the world. The Dybbuk box stepped on the ebay scene in September 2001 and nothing has ever been the same. The word, “Dybbuk” comes from Jewish folklore and literally means, “to cling.” An otherworldly spirit was captured in the box during the holocaust and when Kevin Mannis bought it at an estate sale, brought it home and opened it, his life changed forever. So did the lives of the next two owners, and anyone who has seen the movie The Possession, based on the box! Keep it weird, but not so weird that you open a cursed box and ruin your life! As always, thank you to our sponsors: Simplisafe: Go today to SimpliSafe.com/morbid and get a FREE security camera, plus a 60-day risk-free trial with any new system order. ThriveMarket: Go to ThriveMarket.com/MORBID. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing!! Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. exhibit c true full 182 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-22:/posts/7712476 Myrtles Plantation It’s a haunted Morbid up in here! Alaina tells us the history and all the terrifying hauntings going on at Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, one of the most haunted homes in America. Myrtles has been around since 1796 and some of the hauntings going on include: shaking beds, floating children, and who knows maybe the ghost of a small child will crawl into bed with you at night!? Alaina is taking applications for a pal to go with her when Rona is gone, because Ash is all set.



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]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 22:26:59 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/myrtles-plantation-4XB9oxBW It’s a haunted Morbid up in here! Alaina tells us the history and all the terrifying hauntings going on at Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, one of the most haunted homes in America. Myrtles has been around since 1796 and some of the hauntings going on include: shaking beds, floating children, and who knows maybe the ghost of a small child will crawl into bed with you at night!? Alaina is taking applications for a pal to go with her when Rona is gone, because Ash is all set.



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]]> Myrtles Plantation Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:21 It’s a haunted Morbid up in here! Alaina tells us the history and all the terrifying hauntings going on at Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, one of the most haunted homes in America. Myrtles has been around since 1796 and some of the hauntings going on include: shaking beds, floating children, and who knows maybe the ghost of a small child will crawl into bed with you at night!? Alaina is taking applications for a pal to go with her when Rona is gone, because Ash is all set. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Gabi: Take a few minutes, right now, and stop overpaying on your car and home insurance! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. Plushcare: Make your appointment today, go to PlushCare.com/morbid. Firstleaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95  or 12 bottles for $59.95! Go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box It’s a haunted Morbid up in here! Alaina tells us the history and all the terrifying hauntings going on at Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, one of the most haunted homes in America. Myrtles has been around since 1796 and some of the hauntings going on include: shaking beds, floating children, and who knows maybe the ghost of a small child will crawl into bed with you at night!? Alaina is taking applications for a pal to go with her when Rona is gone, because Ash is all set. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Gabi: Take a few minutes, right now, and stop overpaying on your car and home insurance! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. Plushcare: Make your appointment today, go to PlushCare.com/morbid. Firstleaf: Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95  or 12 bottles for $59.95! Go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box exhibit c true full 181 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-20:/posts/7710328 Listener Tales: Jon Allen Edition AD FREE You asked, Jon Allen delivered. What better way to spend your Tuesday afternoon than to listen to the poetic beat of a Jon Allen listener tale? Jon wrote to us about his experience as an 8 year old who spent the night in a haunted farm house and was, honestly, graced by the presence of a ghost named Rachel!


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]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:15:22 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-jon-allen-edition-ad-free-4A9iHm0Y You asked, Jon Allen delivered. What better way to spend your Tuesday afternoon than to listen to the poetic beat of a Jon Allen listener tale? Jon wrote to us about his experience as an 8 year old who spent the night in a haunted farm house and was, honestly, graced by the presence of a ghost named Rachel!


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]]> Listener Tales: Jon Allen Edition AD FREE Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:31:03 You asked, Jon Allen delivered. What better way to spend your Tuesday afternoon than to listen to the poetic beat of a Jon Allen listener tale? Jon wrote to us about his experience as an 8 year old who spent the night in a haunted farm house and was, honestly, graced by the presence of a ghost named Rachel! You asked, Jon Allen delivered. What better way to spend your Tuesday afternoon than to listen to the poetic beat of a Jon Allen listener tale? Jon wrote to us about his experience as an 8 year old who spent the night in a haunted farm house and was, honestly, graced by the presence of a ghost named Rachel! exhibit c true full 197 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-18:/posts/7708343 The Bizarre Murder of Marlene Warren Sometimes justice is a plate best served cold. 20 years ago a clown knocked on Marlene Warren’s door holding balloons, flowers and something else incredibly sinister. While the clown walked calmly away to their white Chrysler Le Baron, Marlene was left lying in a pool of blood. They looked at the husband straight away, his alibi was air tight…. Or was it? Maybe his mistress Sheila Keen could offer up some information?



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]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 20:39:04 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bizarre-murder-of-marlene-warren-A_3gwHma Sometimes justice is a plate best served cold. 20 years ago a clown knocked on Marlene Warren’s door holding balloons, flowers and something else incredibly sinister. While the clown walked calmly away to their white Chrysler Le Baron, Marlene was left lying in a pool of blood. They looked at the husband straight away, his alibi was air tight…. Or was it? Maybe his mistress Sheila Keen could offer up some information?



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]]> The Bizarre Murder of Marlene Warren Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:55 Sometimes justice is a plate best served cold. 20 years ago a clown knocked on Marlene Warren’s door holding balloons, flowers and something else incredibly sinister. While the clown walked calmly away to their white Chrysler Le Baron, Marlene was left lying in a pool of blood. They looked at the husband straight away, his alibi was air tight…. Or was it? Maybe his mistress Sheila Keen could offer up some information? As always thank you to our sponsors! Curology: Go to http://Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! AMC Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to http://shudder.com and use promo code morbid Stamps: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to http://shudder.com and use promo code morbid Sometimes justice is a plate best served cold. 20 years ago a clown knocked on Marlene Warren’s door holding balloons, flowers and something else incredibly sinister. While the clown walked calmly away to their white Chrysler Le Baron, Marlene was left lying in a pool of blood. They looked at the husband straight away, his alibi was air tight…. Or was it? Maybe his mistress Sheila Keen could offer up some information? As always thank you to our sponsors! Curology: Go to http://Curology.com/morbid for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! AMC Shudder: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to http://shudder.com and use promo code morbid Stamps: To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to http://shudder.com and use promo code morbid exhibit c true full 180 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-14:/posts/7705641 The Whaley House We’ve got a haunted hot spot for you this week! Heading over to San Diego, California and diving into all the hauntedness that is the Whaley House. We hope your main takeaways from this episode are: never buy land that was once used for hangings, always set the house alarm as fast as humanly possible, and remember that it’s rude to blow tobacco dust in someone’s face! Thank you and goodnight. 

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]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:13:24 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-whaley-house-9JK_lLvH We’ve got a haunted hot spot for you this week! Heading over to San Diego, California and diving into all the hauntedness that is the Whaley House. We hope your main takeaways from this episode are: never buy land that was once used for hangings, always set the house alarm as fast as humanly possible, and remember that it’s rude to blow tobacco dust in someone’s face! Thank you and goodnight. 

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]]> The Whaley House Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:42:33 We’ve got a haunted hot spot for you this week! Heading over to San Diego, California and diving into all the hauntedness that is the Whaley House. We hope your main takeaways from this episode are: never buy land that was once used for hangings, always set the house alarm as fast as humanly possible, and remember that it’s rude to blow tobacco dust in someone’s face! Thank you and goodnight.  WHALEY HOUSE INFO/ TOURS Donate to the Whaley house here! Halloween Virtual Events As always, thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Keep it simple with Daily Harvest! Go to  DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Care/of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 Upstart: Hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is We’ve got a haunted hot spot for you this week! Heading over to San Diego, California and diving into all the hauntedness that is the Whaley House. We hope your main takeaways from this episode are: never buy land that was once used for hangings, always set the house alarm as fast as humanly possible, and remember that it’s rude to blow tobacco dust in someone’s face! Thank you and goodnight.  WHALEY HOUSE INFO/ TOURS Donate to the Whaley house here! Halloween Virtual Events As always, thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Keep it simple with Daily Harvest! Go to  DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Care/of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 Upstart: Hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is exhibit c true full 179 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-11:/posts/7702997 The Chicago Ripper Crew Alaina takes us to a real dark place this morning, telling the horrific case of The Chicago Ripper Crew. From 1981 to 1982 four men drove a red van through the streets of Chicago picking up women of all races and ages and committing the most heinous acts. You’re going to want to scream at the end of this one once you’ve heard all the brutal details from said acts to the ridiculous sentencing involved in this case. Hold onto your butts, weirdos.

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Deadly Thrills: The True Story of Chicago's Most Shocking Killers

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The Ripper Crew: American Occult on ID 

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]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 14:04:26 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-chicago-ripper-crew-8HrghzB2 Alaina takes us to a real dark place this morning, telling the horrific case of The Chicago Ripper Crew. From 1981 to 1982 four men drove a red van through the streets of Chicago picking up women of all races and ages and committing the most heinous acts. You’re going to want to scream at the end of this one once you’ve heard all the brutal details from said acts to the ridiculous sentencing involved in this case. Hold onto your butts, weirdos.

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Deadly Thrills: The True Story of Chicago's Most Shocking Killers

Documentary:
The Ripper Crew: American Occult on ID 

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]]> The Chicago Ripper Crew Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:01 Alaina takes us to a real dark place this morning, telling the horrific case of The Chicago Ripper Crew. From 1981 to 1982 four men drove a red van through the streets of Chicago picking up women of all races and ages and committing the most heinous acts. You’re going to want to scream at the end of this one once you’ve heard all the brutal details from said acts to the ridiculous sentencing involved in this case. Hold onto your butts, weirdos. Books read for this case Deadly Thrills: The True Story of Chicago's Most Shocking Killers Documentary: The Ripper Crew: American Occult on ID  As always thank you to our sponsors Embr Wave: Right now Embr wave is offering our listeners $50 off when you go to www.embrwave.com/morbid Upstart: Hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is! Simplisafe: Head to SimpliSafe.com/morbid and get a FREE HD CAMERA for our listeners!! Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv/morbid and you’ll get 25% off your first two months!!! Alaina takes us to a real dark place this morning, telling the horrific case of The Chicago Ripper Crew. From 1981 to 1982 four men drove a red van through the streets of Chicago picking up women of all races and ages and committing the most heinous acts. You’re going to want to scream at the end of this one once you’ve heard all the brutal details from said acts to the ridiculous sentencing involved in this case. Hold onto your butts, weirdos. Books read for this case Deadly Thrills: The True Story of Chicago's Most Shocking Killers Documentary: The Ripper Crew: American Occult on ID  As always thank you to our sponsors Embr Wave: Right now Embr wave is offering our listeners $50 off when you go to www.embrwave.com/morbid Upstart: Hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is! Simplisafe: Head to SimpliSafe.com/morbid and get a FREE HD CAMERA for our listeners!! Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv/morbid and you’ll get 25% off your first two months!!! exhibit c true full 178 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-09:/posts/7702223 The Haunting of the Borley Rectory Since it’s spooky season and all, we decided why not talk about a couple of haunts for the next few weeks? This week we’re taking you to the Borley Rectory in England! The Borley rectory has been home to three families, one paranormal investigator and many ghosts. It is said to be the most haunted home in England, and we’re willing to put money on that! 

Books/ Reports used for this Episode:
Borley Rectory Companion: The Complete Guide to 'The Most Haunted House in England'

BORLEY RECTORY. "THE MOST HAUNTED HOUSE IN ENGLAND" A Report by New Horizons Foundation of some Investigations made into this alleged Haunting
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]]> Fri, 9 Oct 2020 15:56:30 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-haunting-of-the-borley-rectory-HKBGXZgE Since it’s spooky season and all, we decided why not talk about a couple of haunts for the next few weeks? This week we’re taking you to the Borley Rectory in England! The Borley rectory has been home to three families, one paranormal investigator and many ghosts. It is said to be the most haunted home in England, and we’re willing to put money on that! 

Books/ Reports used for this Episode:
Borley Rectory Companion: The Complete Guide to 'The Most Haunted House in England'

BORLEY RECTORY. "THE MOST HAUNTED HOUSE IN ENGLAND" A Report by New Horizons Foundation of some Investigations made into this alleged Haunting
https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/web.sas.upenn.edu/dist/b/160/files/2017/04/new_horizons_research_foundation_paper_19-1u2w21i.pdf



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]]> The Haunting of the Borley Rectory Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:21 Since it’s spooky season and all, we decided why not talk about a couple of haunts for the next few weeks? This week we’re taking you to the Borley Rectory in England! The Borley rectory has been home to three families, one paranormal investigator and many ghosts. It is said to be the most haunted home in England, and we’re willing to put money on that!  Books/ Reports used for this Episode: Borley Rectory Companion: The Complete Guide to 'The Most Haunted House in England' BORLEY RECTORY. "THE MOST HAUNTED HOUSE IN ENGLAND" A Report by New Horizons Foundation of some Investigations made into this alleged Haunting https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/web.sas.upenn.edu/dist/b/160/files/2017/04/new_horizons_research_foundation_paper_19-1u2w21i.pdf As always, thank you to our sponsors Varsity Tutors: To reserve your spot in a FREE class, go to VARSITYTUTORS.com/morbid Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box! Hunt a Killer: Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box Since it’s spooky season and all, we decided why not talk about a couple of haunts for the next few weeks? This week we’re taking you to the Borley Rectory in England! The Borley rectory has been home to three families, one paranormal investigator and many ghosts. It is said to be the most haunted home in England, and we’re willing to put money on that!  Books/ Reports used for this Episode: Borley Rectory Companion: The Complete Guide to 'The Most Haunted House in England' BORLEY RECTORY. "THE MOST HAUNTED HOUSE IN ENGLAND" A Report by New Horizons Foundation of some Investigations made into this alleged Haunting https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/web.sas.upenn.edu/dist/b/160/files/2017/04/new_horizons_research_foundation_paper_19-1u2w21i.pdf As always, thank you to our sponsors Varsity Tutors: To reserve your spot in a FREE class, go to VARSITYTUTORS.com/morbid Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box! Hunt a Killer: Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box exhibit c true full 177 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-07:/posts/7700209 *AD FREE* The Origins of Halloween/Samhain Traditions A little bonus episode for you weirdos! Alaina tells us all about the traditions of Samhain, or as we know it today: Halloween. The druids were out here wildin’ with their traditions, and we both want in on some of them. Get your potatoes, yams and turnIps ready, it’s Samhain time baby!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2020 20:13:34 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ad-free-the-origins-of-halloween-samhain-traditions-X8tyu0cs A little bonus episode for you weirdos! Alaina tells us all about the traditions of Samhain, or as we know it today: Halloween. The druids were out here wildin’ with their traditions, and we both want in on some of them. Get your potatoes, yams and turnIps ready, it’s Samhain time baby!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> *AD FREE* The Origins of Halloween/Samhain Traditions Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:40:24 A little bonus episode for you weirdos! Alaina tells us all about the traditions of Samhain, or as we know it today: Halloween. The druids were out here wildin’ with their traditions, and we both want in on some of them. Get your potatoes, yams and turnIps ready, it’s Samhain time baby! A little bonus episode for you weirdos! Alaina tells us all about the traditions of Samhain, or as we know it today: Halloween. The druids were out here wildin’ with their traditions, and we both want in on some of them. Get your potatoes, yams and turnIps ready, it’s Samhain time baby! exhibit c true full 176 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-04:/posts/7697373 Listener Tales 19 Happy muh-fuckin Spooky season weirdos!! We wanted to do a Halloween listener tales for you to start the season off right. Get your pumpkin butts ready everyone, these are going to have you dying and cackling from the afterlife. You’re welcome in advance. 

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]]> Sun, 4 Oct 2020 02:23:40 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-19-B39o2IfZ Happy muh-fuckin Spooky season weirdos!! We wanted to do a Halloween listener tales for you to start the season off right. Get your pumpkin butts ready everyone, these are going to have you dying and cackling from the afterlife. You’re welcome in advance. 

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]]> Listener Tales 19 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:41 Happy muh-fuckin Spooky season weirdos!! We wanted to do a Halloween listener tales for you to start the season off right. Get your pumpkin butts ready everyone, these are going to have you dying and cackling from the afterlife. You’re welcome in advance.  As always, thank you to our sponsors THUMA: Upgrade your space with The Bed, by Thuma. Right now for a limited time, you can get FREE shipping on your order.  Go to Thuma.co/morbid CALIPER: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at trycaliper.com/morbid BETTERHELP: Visit betterhelp.com/morbid and join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional BESTFIENDS: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Happy muh-fuckin Spooky season weirdos!! We wanted to do a Halloween listener tales for you to start the season off right. Get your pumpkin butts ready everyone, these are going to have you dying and cackling from the afterlife. You’re welcome in advance.  As always, thank you to our sponsors THUMA: Upgrade your space with The Bed, by Thuma. Right now for a limited time, you can get FREE shipping on your order.  Go to Thuma.co/morbid CALIPER: Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code MORBID at trycaliper.com/morbid BETTERHELP: Visit betterhelp.com/morbid and join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional BESTFIENDS: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. exhibit c true full 191 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-02:/posts/7696836 The Brutal Murder of Elyse Pahler If you’ve ever watched the movie Jennifer’s Body, you’ve probably heard that it was inspired by a true crime case, and promptly rolled your eyes at whoever told you so. Well the truth is, it actually was. In July of 1995 Elyse Pahler snuck out of her house to meet with three boys she was beginning to consider friends. They lured her to a Eucalyptus field where they strangled, stabbed and raped her dead body all in the name of Satan. They made claims that they thought sacrificing a virgin to the devil himself would make their guitar playing better and take them to new levels of potential fame. Spoiler alert: it didn’t.

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]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2020 19:55:43 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-brutal-murder-of-elyse-pahler-uSnvM5dE If you’ve ever watched the movie Jennifer’s Body, you’ve probably heard that it was inspired by a true crime case, and promptly rolled your eyes at whoever told you so. Well the truth is, it actually was. In July of 1995 Elyse Pahler snuck out of her house to meet with three boys she was beginning to consider friends. They lured her to a Eucalyptus field where they strangled, stabbed and raped her dead body all in the name of Satan. They made claims that they thought sacrificing a virgin to the devil himself would make their guitar playing better and take them to new levels of potential fame. Spoiler alert: it didn’t.

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]]> The Brutal Murder of Elyse Pahler Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:02 If you’ve ever watched the movie Jennifer’s Body, you’ve probably heard that it was inspired by a true crime case, and promptly rolled your eyes at whoever told you so. Well the truth is, it actually was. In July of 1995 Elyse Pahler snuck out of her house to meet with three boys she was beginning to consider friends. They lured her to a Eucalyptus field where they strangled, stabbed and raped her dead body all in the name of Satan. They made claims that they thought sacrificing a virgin to the devil himself would make their guitar playing better and take them to new levels of potential fame. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Athena Club: Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc Pretty litter: Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. Stamps: Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment, just go to Stamps.com and type in MORBID. Philo: TV for everyone, sign up today at philo.tv/morbid and you’ll get 25% off your first two months If you’ve ever watched the movie Jennifer’s Body, you’ve probably heard that it was inspired by a true crime case, and promptly rolled your eyes at whoever told you so. Well the truth is, it actually was. In July of 1995 Elyse Pahler snuck out of her house to meet with three boys she was beginning to consider friends. They lured her to a Eucalyptus field where they strangled, stabbed and raped her dead body all in the name of Satan. They made claims that they thought sacrificing a virgin to the devil himself would make their guitar playing better and take them to new levels of potential fame. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Athena Club: Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code mtc Pretty litter: Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. Stamps: Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment, just go to Stamps.com and type in MORBID. Philo: TV for everyone, sign up today at philo.tv/morbid and you’ll get 25% off your first two months exhibit c true full 175 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-01:/posts/7695619 Check Out Scream! Hey you beautiful weirdos! We wanted to release the first episode of Scream! for you special ghouls to chew on. Alaina and Caleb will be diving into every kind of horror movie your twisted little minds can think of and we hope your join us for some nightmares and nostalgia!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Thu, 1 Oct 2020 12:48:24 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/check-out-scream-n5kax6mF Hey you beautiful weirdos! We wanted to release the first episode of Scream! for you special ghouls to chew on. Alaina and Caleb will be diving into every kind of horror movie your twisted little minds can think of and we hope your join us for some nightmares and nostalgia!

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]]> Check Out Scream! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:28:27 Hey you beautiful weirdos! We wanted to release the first episode of Scream! for you special ghouls to chew on. Alaina and Caleb will be diving into every kind of horror movie your twisted little minds can think of and we hope your join us for some nightmares and nostalgia! Hey you beautiful weirdos! We wanted to release the first episode of Scream! for you special ghouls to chew on. Alaina and Caleb will be diving into every kind of horror movie your twisted little minds can think of and we hope your join us for some nightmares and nostalgia! exhibit c true full 189 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-27:/posts/7692370 Bible John This week we are diving into a horrific fellow and the three murders attributed to him. Alaina gives us the gory details of all three murders, which some people think may not have all been committed by the same person. We’ll talk through the possible suspects, motives and idiosyncrasies of the man coined Bible John.



Sources:

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/how-notorious-killer-bible-john-12078716


https://www.vice.com/en/article/5947e5/the-mystery-of-bible-john-scotlands-zodiac-killer

https://medium.com/@JohnWil/the-search-for-the-still-unidentified-serial-killer-dubbed-bible-john-ae786aeafda1

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]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 21:00:50 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/bible-john-c6WXApyZ This week we are diving into a horrific fellow and the three murders attributed to him. Alaina gives us the gory details of all three murders, which some people think may not have all been committed by the same person. We’ll talk through the possible suspects, motives and idiosyncrasies of the man coined Bible John.



Sources:

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/how-notorious-killer-bible-john-12078716


https://www.vice.com/en/article/5947e5/the-mystery-of-bible-john-scotlands-zodiac-killer

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]]> Bible John Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:03 This week we are diving into a horrific fellow and the three murders attributed to him. Alaina gives us the gory details of all three murders, which some people think may not have all been committed by the same person. We’ll talk through the possible suspects, motives and idiosyncrasies of the man coined Bible John. Sources: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/how-notorious-killer-bible-john-12078716 https://www.vice.com/en/article/5947e5/the-mystery-of-bible-john-scotlands-zodiac-killer https://medium.com/@JohnWil/the-search-for-the-still-unidentified-serial-killer-dubbed-bible-john-ae786aeafda1 As always, thank you to our sponsors: Better Help: Better Help is professional counseling done securely online. Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/morbid Simpisafe: SimpliSafe’s got everything you need to protect your home with none of the drawbacks of traditional home security. Head to SimpliSafe.com/morbid and get a FREE HD CAMERA!!  Gabi: Take a few minutes right now and stop overpaying on your car and home insurance! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID This week we are diving into a horrific fellow and the three murders attributed to him. Alaina gives us the gory details of all three murders, which some people think may not have all been committed by the same person. We’ll talk through the possible suspects, motives and idiosyncrasies of the man coined Bible John. Sources: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/how-notorious-killer-bible-john-12078716 https://www.vice.com/en/article/5947e5/the-mystery-of-bible-john-scotlands-zodiac-killer https://medium.com/@JohnWil/the-search-for-the-still-unidentified-serial-killer-dubbed-bible-john-ae786aeafda1 As always, thank you to our sponsors: Better Help: Better Help is professional counseling done securely online. Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/morbid Simpisafe: SimpliSafe’s got everything you need to protect your home with none of the drawbacks of traditional home security. Head to SimpliSafe.com/morbid and get a FREE HD CAMERA!!  Gabi: Take a few minutes right now and stop overpaying on your car and home insurance! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 174 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-24:/posts/7690625 The Twisted Deeds & Many Names of Peter Tobin This week Alaina is diving into the Peter Tobin case! Peter Tobin, who was also known as Patrick McLaughlin, James Kelley and many other names, may have killed as many as 48. He was sentenced to life in prison and when he told investigators how many he’d killed he followed it up with “figure it out” and grinned. Lots to unpack here, and it will lead us into our next episode about Bible John, who may have actually been Peter Tobin. 



https://www.the-sun.com/news/195354/serial-killer-peter-tobin-72-on-his-death-bed-weighing-just-five-stone-and-barely-eating-after-cancer-diagnosis/



https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/who-did-peter-tobin-kill-and-was-he-bible-john-former-lead-detective-david-swindle-why-serial-killer-case-not-cold-yet-1403956


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]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:11:12 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-twisted-deeds-many-names-of-peter-tobin-e0IptWkt This week Alaina is diving into the Peter Tobin case! Peter Tobin, who was also known as Patrick McLaughlin, James Kelley and many other names, may have killed as many as 48. He was sentenced to life in prison and when he told investigators how many he’d killed he followed it up with “figure it out” and grinned. Lots to unpack here, and it will lead us into our next episode about Bible John, who may have actually been Peter Tobin. 



https://www.the-sun.com/news/195354/serial-killer-peter-tobin-72-on-his-death-bed-weighing-just-five-stone-and-barely-eating-after-cancer-diagnosis/



https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/who-did-peter-tobin-kill-and-was-he-bible-john-former-lead-detective-david-swindle-why-serial-killer-case-not-cold-yet-1403956


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]]> The Twisted Deeds & Many Names of Peter Tobin Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:48:13 This week Alaina is diving into the Peter Tobin case! Peter Tobin, who was also known as Patrick McLaughlin, James Kelley and many other names, may have killed as many as 48. He was sentenced to life in prison and when he told investigators how many he’d killed he followed it up with “figure it out” and grinned. Lots to unpack here, and it will lead us into our next episode about Bible John, who may have actually been Peter Tobin.  https://www.the-sun.com/news/195354/serial-killer-peter-tobin-72-on-his-death-bed-weighing-just-five-stone-and-barely-eating-after-cancer-diagnosis/ https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/who-did-peter-tobin-kill-and-was-he-bible-john-former-lead-detective-david-swindle-why-serial-killer-case-not-cold-yet-1403956 As always, thank you to our sponsors  Upstart: See why Upstart has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be Thrive Market: Go to Thrive Market.com/MORBID Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value. Firstleaf: Sign up today to get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping! Just go to Try Firstleaf.com/morbid Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv/morbid and you’ll get 25% off your first two months This week Alaina is diving into the Peter Tobin case! Peter Tobin, who was also known as Patrick McLaughlin, James Kelley and many other names, may have killed as many as 48. He was sentenced to life in prison and when he told investigators how many he’d killed he followed it up with “figure it out” and grinned. Lots to unpack here, and it will lead us into our next episode about Bible John, who may have actually been Peter Tobin.  https://www.the-sun.com/news/195354/serial-killer-peter-tobin-72-on-his-death-bed-weighing-just-five-stone-and-barely-eating-after-cancer-diagnosis/ https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/who-did-peter-tobin-kill-and-was-he-bible-john-former-lead-detective-david-swindle-why-serial-killer-case-not-cold-yet-1403956 As always, thank you to our sponsors  Upstart: See why Upstart has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be Thrive Market: Go to Thrive Market.com/MORBID Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value. Firstleaf: Sign up today to get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping! Just go to Try Firstleaf.com/morbid Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv/morbid and you’ll get 25% off your first two months exhibit c true full 173 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-20:/posts/7687038 The Papin Sisters In 1933 The Papin sisters brutally murdered two members of the family that they worked for, for seven years. After Christine and Lea’s troubled childhood, they went to work for the Lancelin family and grew very close with each other, we all know how that “us against the world” thing goes. One February evening, things went very wrong, and would eventually lead to a debate of Folie a deux vs pure evil.


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]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2020 21:27:49 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-papin-sisters-h77Au17X In 1933 The Papin sisters brutally murdered two members of the family that they worked for, for seven years. After Christine and Lea’s troubled childhood, they went to work for the Lancelin family and grew very close with each other, we all know how that “us against the world” thing goes. One February evening, things went very wrong, and would eventually lead to a debate of Folie a deux vs pure evil.


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]]> The Papin Sisters Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:12 In 1933 The Papin sisters brutally murdered two members of the family that they worked for, for seven years. After Christine and Lea’s troubled childhood, they went to work for the Lancelin family and grew very close with each other, we all know how that “us against the world” thing goes. One February evening, things went very wrong, and would eventually lead to a debate of Folie a deux vs pure evil. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Stamps: Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment.  Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Upstart:  Head to upstart.com/morbid to find out low your upstart rate can be! Hunt a killer: Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Conde Naste: For a limited time you can get 12 weeks of The New Yorker for just SIX dollars – that’s a savings of 50 percent! Plus, listeners of my show will receive an exclusive tote bag - free. Go to NewYorker.com/MORBID! In 1933 The Papin sisters brutally murdered two members of the family that they worked for, for seven years. After Christine and Lea’s troubled childhood, they went to work for the Lancelin family and grew very close with each other, we all know how that “us against the world” thing goes. One February evening, things went very wrong, and would eventually lead to a debate of Folie a deux vs pure evil. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Stamps: Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment.  Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Upstart:  Head to upstart.com/morbid to find out low your upstart rate can be! Hunt a killer: Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Conde Naste: For a limited time you can get 12 weeks of The New Yorker for just SIX dollars – that’s a savings of 50 percent! Plus, listeners of my show will receive an exclusive tote bag - free. Go to NewYorker.com/MORBID! exhibit c true full 172 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-19:/posts/7686675 Listener Tales 18: The Loosey Goosey Edition It’s listener tales 18 and we are absolutely stoked about it. This week you might be wondering if the two of us stumbled into a surplus of laughing gas, but we’re just genuinely giddy for the tales! Say it with us: “slap happy!” This installment includes a creepy roller derby stalker, a potential Manson family run-in and someone who gets an unexpected visitor from another realm… while rolling on E! We guarantee laugh induced hiccups at least half way into this one, join us!

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]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2020 23:23:34 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-18-the-loosey-goosey-edition-iNWwnXcZ It’s listener tales 18 and we are absolutely stoked about it. This week you might be wondering if the two of us stumbled into a surplus of laughing gas, but we’re just genuinely giddy for the tales! Say it with us: “slap happy!” This installment includes a creepy roller derby stalker, a potential Manson family run-in and someone who gets an unexpected visitor from another realm… while rolling on E! We guarantee laugh induced hiccups at least half way into this one, join us!

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]]> Listener Tales 18: The Loosey Goosey Edition Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:42:54 It’s listener tales 18 and we are absolutely stoked about it. This week you might be wondering if the two of us stumbled into a surplus of laughing gas, but we’re just genuinely giddy for the tales! Say it with us: “slap happy!” This installment includes a creepy roller derby stalker, a potential Manson family run-in and someone who gets an unexpected visitor from another realm… while rolling on E! We guarantee laugh induced hiccups at least half way into this one, join us! As always thanks to our sponsors,  Embark: This summer, Embark has a limited time offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to get 15% off any Embark Kit Daily Harvest: Keep it simple with Daily Harvest! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Small Town Dicks: Don’t miss the new season of Small Town Dicks beginning on Friday, September 4th, wherever you get your podcasts. And for exclusive bonus content and special merchandise curated just for subscribers, sign up at Patreon.com/SmallTownDicksPodcast It’s listener tales 18 and we are absolutely stoked about it. This week you might be wondering if the two of us stumbled into a surplus of laughing gas, but we’re just genuinely giddy for the tales! Say it with us: “slap happy!” This installment includes a creepy roller derby stalker, a potential Manson family run-in and someone who gets an unexpected visitor from another realm… while rolling on E! We guarantee laugh induced hiccups at least half way into this one, join us! As always thanks to our sponsors,  Embark: This summer, Embark has a limited time offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to get 15% off any Embark Kit Daily Harvest: Keep it simple with Daily Harvest! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Small Town Dicks: Don’t miss the new season of Small Town Dicks beginning on Friday, September 4th, wherever you get your podcasts. And for exclusive bonus content and special merchandise curated just for subscribers, sign up at Patreon.com/SmallTownDicksPodcast exhibit c true full 185 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-13:/posts/7681503 Lake Shawnee Amusement Park This week we are getting spooky with it. You might be an amusement park junkie, but we’re warning you, hold on to your butts if you’re headed to the Lake Shawnee Amusement park. Alaina gives us the intense history surrounding the land before it became a park, the horrible events that happened while it was a functioning park and the aftermath of the defunct park today. We’re serious, you’re going to want to be holding on tight to that butt!

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Kentucky Clay by Katherine Bateman

Haunted America by Dave Thompson 

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]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:35:37 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/lake-shawnee-amusement-park-ZL_nrEbp This week we are getting spooky with it. You might be an amusement park junkie, but we’re warning you, hold on to your butts if you’re headed to the Lake Shawnee Amusement park. Alaina gives us the intense history surrounding the land before it became a park, the horrible events that happened while it was a functioning park and the aftermath of the defunct park today. We’re serious, you’re going to want to be holding on tight to that butt!

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Haunted America by Dave Thompson 

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]]> Lake Shawnee Amusement Park Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:51 This week we are getting spooky with it. You might be an amusement park junkie, but we’re warning you, hold on to your butts if you’re headed to the Lake Shawnee Amusement park. Alaina gives us the intense history surrounding the land before it became a park, the horrible events that happened while it was a functioning park and the aftermath of the defunct park today. We’re serious, you’re going to want to be holding on tight to that butt! Books used for research: Kentucky Clay by Katherine Bateman Haunted America by Dave Thompson  As always thank you to our sponsors SIMPLISAFE: Head to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID and get a FREE HD CAMERA for our listeners! CAREOF: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 PURPLE: Experience The Purple Grid and you’ll sleep like never before! Go to Purple.com/morbid10, and use promo code morbid10 This week we are getting spooky with it. You might be an amusement park junkie, but we’re warning you, hold on to your butts if you’re headed to the Lake Shawnee Amusement park. Alaina gives us the intense history surrounding the land before it became a park, the horrible events that happened while it was a functioning park and the aftermath of the defunct park today. We’re serious, you’re going to want to be holding on tight to that butt! Books used for research: Kentucky Clay by Katherine Bateman Haunted America by Dave Thompson  As always thank you to our sponsors SIMPLISAFE: Head to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID and get a FREE HD CAMERA for our listeners! CAREOF: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 PURPLE: Experience The Purple Grid and you’ll sleep like never before! Go to Purple.com/morbid10, and use promo code morbid10 exhibit c true full 171 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-11:/posts/7680584 The Mysterious Death of Brittany Murphy This week's mini morbid is Ash-centric and way harsh, Ty. We’re looking into the death of actress, Brittany Murphy. Did she simply die of natural causes or did the husband do it? Brittany collapsed in her home on Dec 20, 2009 and the details surrounding the case have always struck us as strange, secretive and quite frankly, dark. Something leaves us with a bad taste in our mouths here.

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]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:31:37 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-death-of-brittany-murphy-jHxUw4tD This week's mini morbid is Ash-centric and way harsh, Ty. We’re looking into the death of actress, Brittany Murphy. Did she simply die of natural causes or did the husband do it? Brittany collapsed in her home on Dec 20, 2009 and the details surrounding the case have always struck us as strange, secretive and quite frankly, dark. Something leaves us with a bad taste in our mouths here.

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]]> The Mysterious Death of Brittany Murphy Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:44:15 This week's mini morbid is Ash-centric and way harsh, Ty. We’re looking into the death of actress, Brittany Murphy. Did she simply die of natural causes or did the husband do it? Brittany collapsed in her home on Dec 20, 2009 and the details surrounding the case have always struck us as strange, secretive and quite frankly, dark. Something leaves us with a bad taste in our mouths here. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Best Fiends: With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off your first month, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. This week's mini morbid is Ash-centric and way harsh, Ty. We’re looking into the death of actress, Brittany Murphy. Did she simply die of natural causes or did the husband do it? Brittany collapsed in her home on Dec 20, 2009 and the details surrounding the case have always struck us as strange, secretive and quite frankly, dark. Something leaves us with a bad taste in our mouths here. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Best Fiends: With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off your first month, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. exhibit c true full 170 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-05:/posts/7675704 Listener Tales 17 Listener Tales!!!! Get ya listener tales! We needed to lighten things up this week after the wild ride that was the Moors Murderers. This episode features a horrific hike almost gone wrong, a UFO sighting to the song Untouched by the Veronicas, and a ghost car chase among some other great gems! If you have a listener tale you’d like us to read send it on over to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line!

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]]> Sat, 5 Sep 2020 16:50:03 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-17-hhqjvaVy Listener Tales!!!! Get ya listener tales! We needed to lighten things up this week after the wild ride that was the Moors Murderers. This episode features a horrific hike almost gone wrong, a UFO sighting to the song Untouched by the Veronicas, and a ghost car chase among some other great gems! If you have a listener tale you’d like us to read send it on over to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line!

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]]> Listener Tales 17 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:03 Listener Tales!!!! Get ya listener tales! We needed to lighten things up this week after the wild ride that was the Moors Murderers. This episode features a horrific hike almost gone wrong, a UFO sighting to the song Untouched by the Veronicas, and a ghost car chase among some other great gems! If you have a listener tale you’d like us to read send it on over to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line! Thank you to our sponsors: VARSITY TUTORS:  To reserve your spot in a FREE class, go to VARSITY TUTORS.com/morbid Listener Tales!!!! Get ya listener tales! We needed to lighten things up this week after the wild ride that was the Moors Murderers. This episode features a horrific hike almost gone wrong, a UFO sighting to the song Untouched by the Veronicas, and a ghost car chase among some other great gems! If you have a listener tale you’d like us to read send it on over to morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tale” somewhere in the subject line! Thank you to our sponsors: VARSITY TUTORS:  To reserve your spot in a FREE class, go to VARSITY TUTORS.com/morbid exhibit c true full 182 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-02:/posts/7673521 Ian Brady & Myra Hindley AKA The Moors Murderers Part 4 This week wraps up Alaina’s four part series on the monster/garbage people, Ian Brady and Mryra Hindley. Don’t worry, this part isn’t nearly as rough as the past few weeks. We go over Ian and Myra’s secret coded messages, take digs at the demise of their relationship and get to hear all about the end of their stupid rude lives! 


Books used in this episode:

Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly



Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee



Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook



The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde




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]]> Wed, 2 Sep 2020 22:21:09 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ian-brady-myra-hindley-aka-the-moors-murderers-part-4-Lr6Hc7W8 This week wraps up Alaina’s four part series on the monster/garbage people, Ian Brady and Mryra Hindley. Don’t worry, this part isn’t nearly as rough as the past few weeks. We go over Ian and Myra’s secret coded messages, take digs at the demise of their relationship and get to hear all about the end of their stupid rude lives! 


Books used in this episode:

Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly



Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee



Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook



The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde




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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Ian Brady & Myra Hindley AKA The Moors Murderers Part 4 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:12 This week wraps up Alaina’s four part series on the monster/garbage people, Ian Brady and Mryra Hindley. Don’t worry, this part isn’t nearly as rough as the past few weeks. We go over Ian and Myra’s secret coded messages, take digs at the demise of their relationship and get to hear all about the end of their stupid rude lives!  Books used in this episode: Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde As always, thank you to our sponsors: Pretty Litter:  Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order! Gabi: Take a few minutes  right now and stop overpaying on your car and home insurance! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID This week wraps up Alaina’s four part series on the monster/garbage people, Ian Brady and Mryra Hindley. Don’t worry, this part isn’t nearly as rough as the past few weeks. We go over Ian and Myra’s secret coded messages, take digs at the demise of their relationship and get to hear all about the end of their stupid rude lives!  Books used in this episode: Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde As always, thank you to our sponsors: Pretty Litter:  Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order! Gabi: Take a few minutes  right now and stop overpaying on your car and home insurance! Go to Gabi.com/MORBID exhibit c true full 169 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-29:/posts/7670521 Ian Brady & Myra Hindley AKA The Moors Murderers Part 3 Oh man guys. Part 3 of the Moors Murderers is going to take years off your life or at least rob a small part of your soul. This week we cover the last two murders of Lesley Ann Downey and Edward Evans. Luckily this week we get the satisfaction of hearing how these two horrific beasts, Myra and Ian were brought to justice. Hold tight to those butts!



Books Alaina read for the case:

Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly



Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee



Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook



The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde




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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:31:21 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ian-brady-myra-hindley-aka-the-moors-murderers-part-3-LEDT3V0T Oh man guys. Part 3 of the Moors Murderers is going to take years off your life or at least rob a small part of your soul. This week we cover the last two murders of Lesley Ann Downey and Edward Evans. Luckily this week we get the satisfaction of hearing how these two horrific beasts, Myra and Ian were brought to justice. Hold tight to those butts!



Books Alaina read for the case:

Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly



Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee



Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook



The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde




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]]> Ian Brady & Myra Hindley AKA The Moors Murderers Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:45:23 Oh man guys. Part 3 of the Moors Murderers is going to take years off your life or at least rob a small part of your soul. This week we cover the last two murders of Lesley Ann Downey and Edward Evans. Luckily this week we get the satisfaction of hearing how these two horrific beasts, Myra and Ian were brought to justice. Hold tight to those butts! Books Alaina read for the case: Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde As always, thank you to our sponsors Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when use promo code MORBID at trycaliper.com/morbid  Hunt a killer: Go to huntakiller.com/morbid and use promo code MORBID at checkout for 20% off your first box Oh man guys. Part 3 of the Moors Murderers is going to take years off your life or at least rob a small part of your soul. This week we cover the last two murders of Lesley Ann Downey and Edward Evans. Luckily this week we get the satisfaction of hearing how these two horrific beasts, Myra and Ian were brought to justice. Hold tight to those butts! Books Alaina read for the case: Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde As always, thank you to our sponsors Caliper: Get 20% off your first order when use promo code MORBID at trycaliper.com/morbid  Hunt a killer: Go to huntakiller.com/morbid and use promo code MORBID at checkout for 20% off your first box exhibit c true full 168 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-26:/posts/7668289 Ian Brady & Myra Hindley AKA The Moors Murderers Part 2 Tonight is a tough one, guys and ghouls. Tonight we continue our Moors Murders series as we cover the brutal assaults and murders of 16 year old Pauline Reade, 12 year old John Kilbride and 12 year old Keith Bennett by true demons Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. These abductions and murders will sound like something out a horror movie but unfortunately, they are all too real for the victims' families. Brady and Hindley left a trail of chaos and shattered hearts in their paths. Listener discretion is advised.



Books used in this episode:

Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly



Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee



Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook



The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:21:30 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ian-brady-myra-hindley-aka-the-moors-murderers-part-2-DBHiI2IE Tonight is a tough one, guys and ghouls. Tonight we continue our Moors Murders series as we cover the brutal assaults and murders of 16 year old Pauline Reade, 12 year old John Kilbride and 12 year old Keith Bennett by true demons Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. These abductions and murders will sound like something out a horror movie but unfortunately, they are all too real for the victims' families. Brady and Hindley left a trail of chaos and shattered hearts in their paths. Listener discretion is advised.



Books used in this episode:

Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly



Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee



Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook



The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde



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]]> Ian Brady & Myra Hindley AKA The Moors Murderers Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:36:50 Tonight is a tough one, guys and ghouls. Tonight we continue our Moors Murders series as we cover the brutal assaults and murders of 16 year old Pauline Reade, 12 year old John Kilbride and 12 year old Keith Bennett by true demons Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. These abductions and murders will sound like something out a horror movie but unfortunately, they are all too real for the victims' families. Brady and Hindley left a trail of chaos and shattered hearts in their paths. Listener discretion is advised. Books used in this episode: Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde Thank you to our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! That’s Upstart.com/morbid! Simplisafe Try SimpliSafe today at SimpliSafe.com/morbid. You get free shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. There’s nothing to lose. That’s SimpliSafe.com/morbid. First Leaf Sign up today to get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping! Just go to Try Firstleaf.com/morbid. T Tonight is a tough one, guys and ghouls. Tonight we continue our Moors Murders series as we cover the brutal assaults and murders of 16 year old Pauline Reade, 12 year old John Kilbride and 12 year old Keith Bennett by true demons Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. These abductions and murders will sound like something out a horror movie but unfortunately, they are all too real for the victims' families. Brady and Hindley left a trail of chaos and shattered hearts in their paths. Listener discretion is advised. Books used in this episode: Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde Thank you to our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! That’s Upstart.com/morbid! Simplisafe Try SimpliSafe today at SimpliSafe.com/morbid. You get free shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. There’s nothing to lose. That’s SimpliSafe.com/morbid. First Leaf Sign up today to get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping! Just go to Try Firstleaf.com/morbid. T exhibit c true full 167 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-24:/posts/7664819 Ian Brady & Myra Hindley AKA The Moors Murderers Part 1 It's here. Alaina has been both anticipating and dreading this day since Morbid's conception. We all have those cases that have haunted us since we first read them, and this is one of those rare nightmares that will stay with you long after you hear it.

Today Alaina covers Part 1 of The Moors Murders. Tonight, we talk about Ian Brady and Myra Hindley's lives before they met each other, we look into their fateful meeting and their toxic relationship and we hate on them, hard. Part 2 and Part 3 will follow in succession. This case is a doozy.



Books used in this episode:

Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly



Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee



Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook



The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:28:25 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ian-brady-myra-hindley-aka-the-moors-murderers-part-1-3GWPmbjK It's here. Alaina has been both anticipating and dreading this day since Morbid's conception. We all have those cases that have haunted us since we first read them, and this is one of those rare nightmares that will stay with you long after you hear it.

Today Alaina covers Part 1 of The Moors Murders. Tonight, we talk about Ian Brady and Myra Hindley's lives before they met each other, we look into their fateful meeting and their toxic relationship and we hate on them, hard. Part 2 and Part 3 will follow in succession. This case is a doozy.



Books used in this episode:

Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly



Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee



Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook



The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde



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]]> Ian Brady & Myra Hindley AKA The Moors Murderers Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:42:00 It's here. Alaina has been both anticipating and dreading this day since Morbid's conception. We all have those cases that have haunted us since we first read them, and this is one of those rare nightmares that will stay with you long after you hear it. Today Alaina covers Part 1 of The Moors Murders. Tonight, we talk about Ian Brady and Myra Hindley's lives before they met each other, we look into their fateful meeting and their toxic relationship and we hate on them, hard. Part 2 and Part 3 will follow in succession. This case is a doozy. Books used in this episode: Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde Thanks to our sponsors! Thrive Market Go to Thrive Market.com/MORBID. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $22 dollars in value. Embark This summer, Embark has a limited time offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to get $50 off your Dog Breed and Health kit. BetterHelp Visit betterhelp.com/Morbid and join the over 1,000,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional and get 10% off your first month It's here. Alaina has been both anticipating and dreading this day since Morbid's conception. We all have those cases that have haunted us since we first read them, and this is one of those rare nightmares that will stay with you long after you hear it. Today Alaina covers Part 1 of The Moors Murders. Tonight, we talk about Ian Brady and Myra Hindley's lives before they met each other, we look into their fateful meeting and their toxic relationship and we hate on them, hard. Part 2 and Part 3 will follow in succession. This case is a doozy. Books used in this episode: Ian Brady:The Untold Story of the Moors Murders By Dr. Alan Kneightly Evil Relations By David Smith & Carol Ann Lee Depraved: The Moors Murders By C.G.C. Cook The Monstering of Myra Hindley By Nina Wilde Thanks to our sponsors! Thrive Market Go to Thrive Market.com/MORBID. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $22 dollars in value. Embark This summer, Embark has a limited time offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to get $50 off your Dog Breed and Health kit. BetterHelp Visit betterhelp.com/Morbid and join the over 1,000,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional and get 10% off your first month exhibit c true full 166 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-20:/posts/7661985 The Gruesome Murder of Brenda Sue Schaefer Part 3 The conclusion to our three part series on Brenda Schaefer’s murder is here. What goes down during the ice cream sting? Is Mary Ann Shore able to get Mel Ignatow to confess what really happened? There’s a lot to unpack here and that’s where we’ll start. This is going to be a wild, karma-filled ride with a twist and a half for an ending. 

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]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2020 03:14:30 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gruesome-murder-of-brenda-sue-schaefer-part-3-MIui92tu The conclusion to our three part series on Brenda Schaefer’s murder is here. What goes down during the ice cream sting? Is Mary Ann Shore able to get Mel Ignatow to confess what really happened? There’s a lot to unpack here and that’s where we’ll start. This is going to be a wild, karma-filled ride with a twist and a half for an ending. 

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]]> The Gruesome Murder of Brenda Sue Schaefer Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:50 The conclusion to our three part series on Brenda Schaefer’s murder is here. What goes down during the ice cream sting? Is Mary Ann Shore able to get Mel Ignatow to confess what really happened? There’s a lot to unpack here and that’s where we’ll start. This is going to be a wild, karma-filled ride with a twist and a half for an ending.  Check out the book Double Jeopardy by Bob Hill: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0380721929/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5GEpFbNM18BFJ As always thank you to our sponsors! DailyHarvest: Keep it simple this summer with Daily Harvest! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty- five dollars off your first box!  Bestfiends:  With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! The conclusion to our three part series on Brenda Schaefer’s murder is here. What goes down during the ice cream sting? Is Mary Ann Shore able to get Mel Ignatow to confess what really happened? There’s a lot to unpack here and that’s where we’ll start. This is going to be a wild, karma-filled ride with a twist and a half for an ending.  Check out the book Double Jeopardy by Bob Hill: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0380721929/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5GEpFbNM18BFJ As always thank you to our sponsors! DailyHarvest: Keep it simple this summer with Daily Harvest! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty- five dollars off your first box!  Bestfiends:  With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! exhibit c true full 165 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-15:/posts/7658821 The Twilight Murders You’re gonna want to securely hold onto your butt for this one. Alainas breaking down the twilight murders, yes you read that right. Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham planned out the murder of Kim’s own Mother and sister and carried out the plan on the evening of April 13, 2016. The details of this case are brutal, gut wrenching and plain awful. Again, hold onto those bootys. 



Sources:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11320586/kids-who-kill-twilight-kim-edwards-lucas-markham/



https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/twilight-teen-killers-recall-double-murder-new-documentary-article-1.3281015


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]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2020 19:57:55 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-twilight-murders-Mol78wTV You’re gonna want to securely hold onto your butt for this one. Alainas breaking down the twilight murders, yes you read that right. Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham planned out the murder of Kim’s own Mother and sister and carried out the plan on the evening of April 13, 2016. The details of this case are brutal, gut wrenching and plain awful. Again, hold onto those bootys. 



Sources:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11320586/kids-who-kill-twilight-kim-edwards-lucas-markham/



https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/twilight-teen-killers-recall-double-murder-new-documentary-article-1.3281015


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]]> The Twilight Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:23 You’re gonna want to securely hold onto your butt for this one. Alainas breaking down the twilight murders, yes you read that right. Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham planned out the murder of Kim’s own Mother and sister and carried out the plan on the evening of April 13, 2016. The details of this case are brutal, gut wrenching and plain awful. Again, hold onto those bootys.  Sources: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11320586/kids-who-kill-twilight-kim-edwards-lucas-markham/ https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/twilight-teen-killers-recall-double-murder-new-documentary-article-1.3281015 https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/the-twilight-killers As always thanks to our sponsors Purple: Go to Purple.com/morbid10, and use promo code morbid10 For a limited time you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! You’re gonna want to securely hold onto your butt for this one. Alainas breaking down the twilight murders, yes you read that right. Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham planned out the murder of Kim’s own Mother and sister and carried out the plan on the evening of April 13, 2016. The details of this case are brutal, gut wrenching and plain awful. Again, hold onto those bootys.  Sources: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11320586/kids-who-kill-twilight-kim-edwards-lucas-markham/ https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/twilight-teen-killers-recall-double-murder-new-documentary-article-1.3281015 https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/the-twilight-killers As always thanks to our sponsors Purple: Go to Purple.com/morbid10, and use promo code morbid10 For a limited time you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! exhibit c true full 164 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-13:/posts/7657618 The Gruesome Murder of Brenda Sue Schaefer Part 2 For part two of this horrific murder case we dive even deeper into Mels past. We find out what it would actually be like to be married to this spaghetti Eddie, a former lover of his has lots more information than originally thought and of course Ash leaves us on another cliffhanger! See you next week for part three!!

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]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:38:15 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gruesome-murder-of-brenda-sue-schaefer-part-2-vBJ3H2UW For part two of this horrific murder case we dive even deeper into Mels past. We find out what it would actually be like to be married to this spaghetti Eddie, a former lover of his has lots more information than originally thought and of course Ash leaves us on another cliffhanger! See you next week for part three!!

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]]> The Gruesome Murder of Brenda Sue Schaefer Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:26 For part two of this horrific murder case we dive even deeper into Mels past. We find out what it would actually be like to be married to this spaghetti Eddie, a former lover of his has lots more information than originally thought and of course Ash leaves us on another cliffhanger! See you next week for part three!! As always thank you to our sponsors! Hunt a Killer:  Just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Careof: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 Upstart: hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Your loan amount will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Not all applicants will qualify for the full amount. For part two of this horrific murder case we dive even deeper into Mels past. We find out what it would actually be like to be married to this spaghetti Eddie, a former lover of his has lots more information than originally thought and of course Ash leaves us on another cliffhanger! See you next week for part three!! As always thank you to our sponsors! Hunt a Killer:  Just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Careof: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 Upstart: hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Your loan amount will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Not all applicants will qualify for the full amount. exhibit c true full 163 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-08:/posts/7652508 The Gruesome Murder of Brenda Sue Schaefer Part 1 The first of two parts in the Brenda Sue Schaefer murder case. Brenda was a modest, hard working woman just looking for the right man to fall in love and enjoy life with. Unfortunately she met Mel Ignato instead. This installment we’re getting Ashcentric with it and talking about who Brenda was, what her first relationships were like and what the events were leading up to her disappearance. Of course we gotta leave you on a cliffhanger, but feel free to head to a chilli restaurant while you wait for part two! See you next week. 

Double Jeopardy: Obsession, Murder and Justice Denied by Bob Hill
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]]> Sat, 8 Aug 2020 20:24:20 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gruesome-murder-of-brenda-sue-schaefer-part-1-FR_qOM0M The first of two parts in the Brenda Sue Schaefer murder case. Brenda was a modest, hard working woman just looking for the right man to fall in love and enjoy life with. Unfortunately she met Mel Ignato instead. This installment we’re getting Ashcentric with it and talking about who Brenda was, what her first relationships were like and what the events were leading up to her disappearance. Of course we gotta leave you on a cliffhanger, but feel free to head to a chilli restaurant while you wait for part two! See you next week. 

Double Jeopardy: Obsession, Murder and Justice Denied by Bob Hill
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Jeopardy-Obsession-Murder-Justice/dp/0688129102

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]]> The Gruesome Murder of Brenda Sue Schaefer Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:40 The first of two parts in the Brenda Sue Schaefer murder case. Brenda was a modest, hard working woman just looking for the right man to fall in love and enjoy life with. Unfortunately she met Mel Ignato instead. This installment we’re getting Ashcentric with it and talking about who Brenda was, what her first relationships were like and what the events were leading up to her disappearance. Of course we gotta leave you on a cliffhanger, but feel free to head to a chilli restaurant while you wait for part two! See you next week.  Double Jeopardy: Obsession, Murder and Justice Denied by Bob Hill https://www.amazon.com/Double-Jeopardy-Obsession-Murder-Justice/dp/0688129102 Thank you to our sponsors,  Athena Club: Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club!  Sign up today and you’ll get 15% off your first order! Just go to Athena Club.com and use promo code morbid. PlushCare: Start your membership today! Go to PlushCare.com/morbid to start your FREE 30-day trial. The first of two parts in the Brenda Sue Schaefer murder case. Brenda was a modest, hard working woman just looking for the right man to fall in love and enjoy life with. Unfortunately she met Mel Ignato instead. This installment we’re getting Ashcentric with it and talking about who Brenda was, what her first relationships were like and what the events were leading up to her disappearance. Of course we gotta leave you on a cliffhanger, but feel free to head to a chilli restaurant while you wait for part two! See you next week.  Double Jeopardy: Obsession, Murder and Justice Denied by Bob Hill https://www.amazon.com/Double-Jeopardy-Obsession-Murder-Justice/dp/0688129102 Thank you to our sponsors,  Athena Club: Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club!  Sign up today and you’ll get 15% off your first order! Just go to Athena Club.com and use promo code morbid. PlushCare: Start your membership today! Go to PlushCare.com/morbid to start your FREE 30-day trial. exhibit c true full 162 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-08:/posts/7652482 The Scream Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart For the MEGA-Morbid this week Alaina dives into the real life, “Scream” murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart. Cassie was murdered by two friends and classmates, Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper, while she was house sitting in a big house in the middle of nowhere: everyone’s worst fear. These two jerks terrorized Cassie in her final hours all because they wanted to make a movie and know what it felt like to kill someone. Alaina roasts these Billy and Stu wanna-bes almost as hard as BTK as we cover what happened prior to, during and after the murder. 



Sources:

https://www.thecriminaljournal.com/murder-of-cassie-jo-stoddart-16-year-old-brutally-killed-by-her-classmates-brian-draper-and-torey-michael-adamcik/



Bailey Sarian!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qDCRHc7XwA



https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/house-where-murder-of-cassie-jo-stoddart-took-place-proving-hard-to-sell/article_57694590-5cdb-11e4-876d-270a4ac0f093.html



Some of the videos of the killers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXRYxhN_Rg0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1QRjCU32U99xz2WyAxZWmBuZcF2HezGks4Q9A87YxSl45co0aNwt2LlVI&v=ZXRYxhN_Rg0&feature=youtu.be


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]]> Sat, 8 Aug 2020 18:41:06 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-scream-murder-of-cassie-jo-stoddart-taXQZ_6_ For the MEGA-Morbid this week Alaina dives into the real life, “Scream” murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart. Cassie was murdered by two friends and classmates, Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper, while she was house sitting in a big house in the middle of nowhere: everyone’s worst fear. These two jerks terrorized Cassie in her final hours all because they wanted to make a movie and know what it felt like to kill someone. Alaina roasts these Billy and Stu wanna-bes almost as hard as BTK as we cover what happened prior to, during and after the murder. 



Sources:

https://www.thecriminaljournal.com/murder-of-cassie-jo-stoddart-16-year-old-brutally-killed-by-her-classmates-brian-draper-and-torey-michael-adamcik/



Bailey Sarian!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qDCRHc7XwA



https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/house-where-murder-of-cassie-jo-stoddart-took-place-proving-hard-to-sell/article_57694590-5cdb-11e4-876d-270a4ac0f093.html



Some of the videos of the killers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXRYxhN_Rg0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1QRjCU32U99xz2WyAxZWmBuZcF2HezGks4Q9A87YxSl45co0aNwt2LlVI&v=ZXRYxhN_Rg0&feature=youtu.be


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]]> The Scream Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:35:36 For the MEGA-Morbid this week Alaina dives into the real life, “Scream” murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart. Cassie was murdered by two friends and classmates, Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper, while she was house sitting in a big house in the middle of nowhere: everyone’s worst fear. These two jerks terrorized Cassie in her final hours all because they wanted to make a movie and know what it felt like to kill someone. Alaina roasts these Billy and Stu wanna-bes almost as hard as BTK as we cover what happened prior to, during and after the murder.  Sources: https://www.thecriminaljournal.com/murder-of-cassie-jo-stoddart-16-year-old-brutally-killed-by-her-classmates-brian-draper-and-torey-michael-adamcik/ Bailey Sarian!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qDCRHc7XwA https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/house-where-murder-of-cassie-jo-stoddart-took-place-proving-hard-to-sell/article_57694590-5cdb-11e4-876d-270a4ac0f093.html Some of the videos of the killers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXRYxhN_Rg0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1QRjCU32U99xz2WyAxZWmBuZcF2HezGks4Q9A87YxSl45co0aNwt2LlVI&v=ZXRYxhN_Rg0&feature=youtu.be As always, thank you to our sponsors: Skylight Frame: Special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to Skylight Frame.com and enter code MORBID.  HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. Upstart: Head over  to Upstart.com/morbid to find out how low your Upstart rate can be. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Your loan amount will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Not all applicants will qualify for the full amount. For the MEGA-Morbid this week Alaina dives into the real life, “Scream” murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart. Cassie was murdered by two friends and classmates, Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper, while she was house sitting in a big house in the middle of nowhere: everyone’s worst fear. These two jerks terrorized Cassie in her final hours all because they wanted to make a movie and know what it felt like to kill someone. Alaina roasts these Billy and Stu wanna-bes almost as hard as BTK as we cover what happened prior to, during and after the murder.  Sources: https://www.thecriminaljournal.com/murder-of-cassie-jo-stoddart-16-year-old-brutally-killed-by-her-classmates-brian-draper-and-torey-michael-adamcik/ Bailey Sarian!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qDCRHc7XwA https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/house-where-murder-of-cassie-jo-stoddart-took-place-proving-hard-to-sell/article_57694590-5cdb-11e4-876d-270a4ac0f093.html Some of the videos of the killers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXRYxhN_Rg0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1QRjCU32U99xz2WyAxZWmBuZcF2HezGks4Q9A87YxSl45co0aNwt2LlVI&v=ZXRYxhN_Rg0&feature=youtu.be As always, thank you to our sponsors: Skylight Frame: Special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to Skylight Frame.com and enter code MORBID.  HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. Upstart: Head over  to Upstart.com/morbid to find out how low your Upstart rate can be. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Your loan amount will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Not all applicants will qualify for the full amount. exhibit c true full 161 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-01:/posts/7646308 The Jenny Jones Secret Crush Murder Case In May of 1995 Scott Amedure revealed his secret crush on The Jenny Jones Show to Jonathan Schmitz. The show was never aired, because the outcome was anything but expected. Jonathan snapped and shot Scott Amedure in his home just three days after the show. Throughout the episode we will discuss the negligence throughout the case on the part of the Jenny Jones Show, the gay panic defense and the the negative aspects of ambush television.

If you want more on this case check out:

Bailey Sarian’s Mystery & Makeup The bizarre Jenny Jones Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyyp5UmPeJE


Netflix doc, Trial by Media: 
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]]> Sat, 1 Aug 2020 17:20:50 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-jenny-jones-secret-crush-murder-case-qSVguOBe In May of 1995 Scott Amedure revealed his secret crush on The Jenny Jones Show to Jonathan Schmitz. The show was never aired, because the outcome was anything but expected. Jonathan snapped and shot Scott Amedure in his home just three days after the show. Throughout the episode we will discuss the negligence throughout the case on the part of the Jenny Jones Show, the gay panic defense and the the negative aspects of ambush television.

If you want more on this case check out:

Bailey Sarian’s Mystery & Makeup The bizarre Jenny Jones Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyyp5UmPeJE


Netflix doc, Trial by Media: 
https://www.netflix.com/watch/81025114?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2Cd7d3fd5f613b5668299a760a5bb9bb444f52f0e0%3A05f1f10a7c34a8ab33d70f6b9203e224922969dd%2Cd7d3fd5f613b5668299a760a5bb9bb444f52f0e0%3A05f1f10a7c34a8ab33d70f6b9203e224922969dd%2C%2C

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]]> The Jenny Jones Secret Crush Murder Case Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:34 In May of 1995 Scott Amedure revealed his secret crush on The Jenny Jones Show to Jonathan Schmitz. The show was never aired, because the outcome was anything but expected. Jonathan snapped and shot Scott Amedure in his home just three days after the show. Throughout the episode we will discuss the negligence throughout the case on the part of the Jenny Jones Show, the gay panic defense and the the negative aspects of ambush television. If you want more on this case check out: Bailey Sarian’s Mystery & Makeup The bizarre Jenny Jones Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyyp5UmPeJE Netflix doc, Trial by Media:  https://www.netflix.com/watch/81025114?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2Cd7d3fd5f613b5668299a760a5bb9bb444f52f0e0%3A05f1f10a7c34a8ab33d70f6b9203e224922969dd%2Cd7d3fd5f613b5668299a760a5bb9bb444f52f0e0%3A05f1f10a7c34a8ab33d70f6b9203e224922969dd%2C%2C As always, thank you to our sponsors!  Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/Morbid and join the over 1,000,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. In fact so many people have been using BetterHELP that they are recruiting additional counselors in all 50 states. Special offer for our Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month! Best Fiends: Best Fiends has thousands of levels already, with new levels, events, and characters added every month.  It’s hours of fun right at your fingertips—and you can even play offline! With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Embark: This summer, Embark has a limited time offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to get $50 off your Dog Breed and Health kit. In May of 1995 Scott Amedure revealed his secret crush on The Jenny Jones Show to Jonathan Schmitz. The show was never aired, because the outcome was anything but expected. Jonathan snapped and shot Scott Amedure in his home just three days after the show. Throughout the episode we will discuss the negligence throughout the case on the part of the Jenny Jones Show, the gay panic defense and the the negative aspects of ambush television. If you want more on this case check out: Bailey Sarian’s Mystery & Makeup The bizarre Jenny Jones Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyyp5UmPeJE Netflix doc, Trial by Media:  https://www.netflix.com/watch/81025114?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2Cd7d3fd5f613b5668299a760a5bb9bb444f52f0e0%3A05f1f10a7c34a8ab33d70f6b9203e224922969dd%2Cd7d3fd5f613b5668299a760a5bb9bb444f52f0e0%3A05f1f10a7c34a8ab33d70f6b9203e224922969dd%2C%2C As always, thank you to our sponsors!  Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/Morbid and join the over 1,000,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. In fact so many people have been using BetterHELP that they are recruiting additional counselors in all 50 states. Special offer for our Morbid listeners: get 10% off your first month! Best Fiends: Best Fiends has thousands of levels already, with new levels, events, and characters added every month.  It’s hours of fun right at your fingertips—and you can even play offline! With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Embark: This summer, Embark has a limited time offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to get $50 off your Dog Breed and Health kit. exhibit c true full 160 tag:audioboom.com,2020-07-29:/posts/7644266 Listener Tales 16 On Today’s episode of Listener Tales, Alaina gets teary eyed hearing the beautiful tale of a Momma turned owl, we hear all about your uninvited guests including a family nose picker and Ash finally breaks… no seriously! Reading is hard you guys. 

Listener tales are the best, if you have a listener tale you think we need to hear, please send to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com Be sure to put “Listener Tales” in the subject line along with your fun title!

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]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2020 22:00:40 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-16-wB7LU2Y4 On Today’s episode of Listener Tales, Alaina gets teary eyed hearing the beautiful tale of a Momma turned owl, we hear all about your uninvited guests including a family nose picker and Ash finally breaks… no seriously! Reading is hard you guys. 

Listener tales are the best, if you have a listener tale you think we need to hear, please send to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com Be sure to put “Listener Tales” in the subject line along with your fun title!

As always thank you so much to our sponsors, 

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Listener Tales 16 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:32 On Today’s episode of Listener Tales, Alaina gets teary eyed hearing the beautiful tale of a Momma turned owl, we hear all about your uninvited guests including a family nose picker and Ash finally breaks… no seriously! Reading is hard you guys.  Listener tales are the best, if you have a listener tale you think we need to hear, please send to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com Be sure to put “Listener Tales” in the subject line along with your fun title! As always thank you so much to our sponsors,  Hunt a Killer: Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box!! Simplisafe: Try SimpliSafe today at SimpliSafe.com/MORBID. You get free shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. There’s nothing to lose!!! On Today’s episode of Listener Tales, Alaina gets teary eyed hearing the beautiful tale of a Momma turned owl, we hear all about your uninvited guests including a family nose picker and Ash finally breaks… no seriously! Reading is hard you guys.  Listener tales are the best, if you have a listener tale you think we need to hear, please send to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com Be sure to put “Listener Tales” in the subject line along with your fun title! As always thank you so much to our sponsors,  Hunt a Killer: Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box!! Simplisafe: Try SimpliSafe today at SimpliSafe.com/MORBID. You get free shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. There’s nothing to lose!!! exhibit c true full 171 tag:audioboom.com,2020-07-25:/posts/7641117 Virtual Live Show! Texarkana Moonlight Murders & The New Orleans Trunk Murders Looks at this! This is our very first virtual live show from July 23, 2020 held at AS220 in Providence RI. Alaina covers the Texarkana Moonlight Murders and goes over all the fine details with her 1940’s magnifying glass! Ash takes us to New Orleans and covers the Trunk Murders of the 1920s! Get ready for a wild ride back in time. We apologize for the somewhat subpar audio but we were at the mercy of someone else's microphones! 


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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2020 23:52:51 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/virtual-live-show-texarkana-moonlight-murders-the-new-orleans-trunk-murders-wzieEn_Z Looks at this! This is our very first virtual live show from July 23, 2020 held at AS220 in Providence RI. Alaina covers the Texarkana Moonlight Murders and goes over all the fine details with her 1940’s magnifying glass! Ash takes us to New Orleans and covers the Trunk Murders of the 1920s! Get ready for a wild ride back in time. We apologize for the somewhat subpar audio but we were at the mercy of someone else's microphones! 


Make sure you check out our new Parcast original show, Crime Countdown! Trust us Weirdos, you will love it! :)

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Upstart.com/morbid See why Upstart has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! *Your loan amount will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Not all applicants will qualify for the full amount.

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Virtual Live Show! Texarkana Moonlight Murders & The New Orleans Trunk Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:27:59 Looks at this! This is our very first virtual live show from July 23, 2020 held at AS220 in Providence RI. Alaina covers the Texarkana Moonlight Murders and goes over all the fine details with her 1940’s magnifying glass! Ash takes us to New Orleans and covers the Trunk Murders of the 1920s! Get ready for a wild ride back in time. We apologize for the somewhat subpar audio but we were at the mercy of someone else's microphones!  Make sure you check out our new Parcast original show, Crime Countdown! Trust us Weirdos, you will love it! :) Thanks to our sponsors!  Upstart.com/morbid See why Upstart has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! *Your loan amount will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Not all applicants will qualify for the full amount. Hello fresh!! Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details Looks at this! This is our very first virtual live show from July 23, 2020 held at AS220 in Providence RI. Alaina covers the Texarkana Moonlight Murders and goes over all the fine details with her 1940’s magnifying glass! Ash takes us to New Orleans and covers the Trunk Murders of the 1920s! Get ready for a wild ride back in time. We apologize for the somewhat subpar audio but we were at the mercy of someone else's microphones!  Make sure you check out our new Parcast original show, Crime Countdown! Trust us Weirdos, you will love it! :) Thanks to our sponsors!  Upstart.com/morbid See why Upstart has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate can be. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! *Your loan amount will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Not all applicants will qualify for the full amount. Hello fresh!! Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details exhibit c true full 159 tag:audioboom.com,2020-07-23:/posts/7639592 The Ireland Vanishing Triangle Part 2 We finish up this spooky and mysterious case of at least 6 (definitely more) young women disappearing in an 80 mile radius in Ireland, with the disappearance of Ciara Breen, Fiona Sinnott and Deirdre Jacob. Two of these cases may have obvious answers and in this episode, we bring in a shady character who may have a lot to do with the other missing women. Larry Murphy is one of the most notorious rapists in Ireland and now, in 2020, authorities are about to close the net on him.



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:53:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ireland-vanishing-triangle-part-2-jP5CP2Z_ We finish up this spooky and mysterious case of at least 6 (definitely more) young women disappearing in an 80 mile radius in Ireland, with the disappearance of Ciara Breen, Fiona Sinnott and Deirdre Jacob. Two of these cases may have obvious answers and in this episode, we bring in a shady character who may have a lot to do with the other missing women. Larry Murphy is one of the most notorious rapists in Ireland and now, in 2020, authorities are about to close the net on him.



Check out Crime Countdown on Spotify!



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Ireland Vanishing Triangle Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:52 We finish up this spooky and mysterious case of at least 6 (definitely more) young women disappearing in an 80 mile radius in Ireland, with the disappearance of Ciara Breen, Fiona Sinnott and Deirdre Jacob. Two of these cases may have obvious answers and in this episode, we bring in a shady character who may have a lot to do with the other missing women. Larry Murphy is one of the most notorious rapists in Ireland and now, in 2020, authorities are about to close the net on him. Check out Crime Countdown on Spotify! Thanks to our sponsors! First Leaf Sign up today to get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping for a year! Just go to TryFirstleaf.com/MORBID. Daily Harvest Keep it simple this summer with Daily Harvest! Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! We finish up this spooky and mysterious case of at least 6 (definitely more) young women disappearing in an 80 mile radius in Ireland, with the disappearance of Ciara Breen, Fiona Sinnott and Deirdre Jacob. Two of these cases may have obvious answers and in this episode, we bring in a shady character who may have a lot to do with the other missing women. Larry Murphy is one of the most notorious rapists in Ireland and now, in 2020, authorities are about to close the net on him. Check out Crime Countdown on Spotify! Thanks to our sponsors! First Leaf Sign up today to get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping for a year! Just go to TryFirstleaf.com/MORBID. Daily Harvest Keep it simple this summer with Daily Harvest! Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! exhibit c true full 158 tag:audioboom.com,2020-07-18:/posts/7635838 The Senseless Murder of Vanessa Guillen Specialist Vanessa Guillen went missing from Fort Hood Military Base on April 22, 2020. She was last seen at the armory and the last person she was seen working alongside was fellow soldier and specialist Aaron Robinson. Weeks before her disappearance, she told those closest to her that she had been dealing with a fellow soldier, a sergeant, that was sexually harassing her and she was ready to report it.



June 30, her dismembered, burned and mutilated remains were found crudely buried in quick cement/earth alongside the Leon River in Belton Texas. Robinson took his own life in an attempt to escape his crime but his girlfriend Cecily Aguilar confessed to her part in the brutal mutilation and disposal of the body of a US soldier. Details of the crime and the following weeks are confusing and suspicious. Is there a coverup? Regardless of the truth, this brings to light the broader issue of reporting sexual assault in the military and Vanessa's family is trying to make sure those that defend our country are safe to report these issues without fear of repercussions.



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]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2020 20:29:47 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-senseless-murder-of-vanessa-guillen-cxc29j1_ Specialist Vanessa Guillen went missing from Fort Hood Military Base on April 22, 2020. She was last seen at the armory and the last person she was seen working alongside was fellow soldier and specialist Aaron Robinson. Weeks before her disappearance, she told those closest to her that she had been dealing with a fellow soldier, a sergeant, that was sexually harassing her and she was ready to report it.



June 30, her dismembered, burned and mutilated remains were found crudely buried in quick cement/earth alongside the Leon River in Belton Texas. Robinson took his own life in an attempt to escape his crime but his girlfriend Cecily Aguilar confessed to her part in the brutal mutilation and disposal of the body of a US soldier. Details of the crime and the following weeks are confusing and suspicious. Is there a coverup? Regardless of the truth, this brings to light the broader issue of reporting sexual assault in the military and Vanessa's family is trying to make sure those that defend our country are safe to report these issues without fear of repercussions.



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]]> The Senseless Murder of Vanessa Guillen Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:11 Specialist Vanessa Guillen went missing from Fort Hood Military Base on April 22, 2020. She was last seen at the armory and the last person she was seen working alongside was fellow soldier and specialist Aaron Robinson. Weeks before her disappearance, she told those closest to her that she had been dealing with a fellow soldier, a sergeant, that was sexually harassing her and she was ready to report it. June 30, her dismembered, burned and mutilated remains were found crudely buried in quick cement/earth alongside the Leon River in Belton Texas. Robinson took his own life in an attempt to escape his crime but his girlfriend Cecily Aguilar confessed to her part in the brutal mutilation and disposal of the body of a US soldier. Details of the crime and the following weeks are confusing and suspicious. Is there a coverup? Regardless of the truth, this brings to light the broader issue of reporting sexual assault in the military and Vanessa's family is trying to make sure those that defend our country are safe to report these issues without fear of repercussions. See soldier's speaking out: #IamVanessaGuillen Thanks to our sponsors! Prose Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid. Pretty Litter Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. Luminary's Murder on the Tow Path Listen to Murder on The Towpath, only on Luminary. Go to Luminary.com/Towpath and get a 7-day free trial of Luminary’s Original podcasts. Cancel anytime. Terms apply. Specialist Vanessa Guillen went missing from Fort Hood Military Base on April 22, 2020. She was last seen at the armory and the last person she was seen working alongside was fellow soldier and specialist Aaron Robinson. Weeks before her disappearance, she told those closest to her that she had been dealing with a fellow soldier, a sergeant, that was sexually harassing her and she was ready to report it. June 30, her dismembered, burned and mutilated remains were found crudely buried in quick cement/earth alongside the Leon River in Belton Texas. Robinson took his own life in an attempt to escape his crime but his girlfriend Cecily Aguilar confessed to her part in the brutal mutilation and disposal of the body of a US soldier. Details of the crime and the following weeks are confusing and suspicious. Is there a coverup? Regardless of the truth, this brings to light the broader issue of reporting sexual assault in the military and Vanessa's family is trying to make sure those that defend our country are safe to report these issues without fear of repercussions. See soldier's speaking out: #IamVanessaGuillen Thanks to our sponsors! Prose Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid. Pretty Litter Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. Luminary's Murder on the Tow Path Listen to Murder on The Towpath, only on Luminary. Go to Luminary.com/Towpath and get a 7-day free trial of Luminary’s Original podcasts. Cancel anytime. Terms apply. iamvanessaguillen, exhibit c true full 157 tag:audioboom.com,2020-07-16:/posts/7633601 The Irish Vanishing Triangle Part 1 Hi Ireland! You have some spooky stuff happening over there and we are ready to dive in. Today we take a look at the Irish Vanishing Triangle, where at least 6 (but definitely more) young women have vanished seemingly into thin air within an 80 mile radius near Dublin. Is there a serial killer at work picking off young, attractive women without leaving even a stray hair behind? In Part 1 we will talk about the disappearances of Annie McCarrick, Jojo Dollard and Fiona Pender. We touch upon theories and set up Part 2 for even more weird vibes.



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]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:15:26 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-irish-vanishing-triangle-part-1-_yf6pIeZ Hi Ireland! You have some spooky stuff happening over there and we are ready to dive in. Today we take a look at the Irish Vanishing Triangle, where at least 6 (but definitely more) young women have vanished seemingly into thin air within an 80 mile radius near Dublin. Is there a serial killer at work picking off young, attractive women without leaving even a stray hair behind? In Part 1 we will talk about the disappearances of Annie McCarrick, Jojo Dollard and Fiona Pender. We touch upon theories and set up Part 2 for even more weird vibes.



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]]> The Irish Vanishing Triangle Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:44 Hi Ireland! You have some spooky stuff happening over there and we are ready to dive in. Today we take a look at the Irish Vanishing Triangle, where at least 6 (but definitely more) young women have vanished seemingly into thin air within an 80 mile radius near Dublin. Is there a serial killer at work picking off young, attractive women without leaving even a stray hair behind? In Part 1 we will talk about the disappearances of Annie McCarrick, Jojo Dollard and Fiona Pender. We touch upon theories and set up Part 2 for even more weird vibes. Former lead Investigator Alan Bailey's book Missing, Presumed It's a great resource for all of the information you could ever want on this case as well as theories and insider knowledge from someone who worked the case for years. Great read! Thanks to our sponsors! Stamps.com Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Stay safe, friends. Thrive Market Try Thrive Market and become a member risk-free! Go to ThriveMarket.com/MORBID. Join today and you’ll get up to twenty dollars in shopping credit toward your first order. Check out our new Parcast show Crime Countdown with new episodes every Monday! Hi Ireland! You have some spooky stuff happening over there and we are ready to dive in. Today we take a look at the Irish Vanishing Triangle, where at least 6 (but definitely more) young women have vanished seemingly into thin air within an 80 mile radius near Dublin. Is there a serial killer at work picking off young, attractive women without leaving even a stray hair behind? In Part 1 we will talk about the disappearances of Annie McCarrick, Jojo Dollard and Fiona Pender. We touch upon theories and set up Part 2 for even more weird vibes. Former lead Investigator Alan Bailey's book Missing, Presumed It's a great resource for all of the information you could ever want on this case as well as theories and insider knowledge from someone who worked the case for years. Great read! Thanks to our sponsors! Stamps.com Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Stay safe, friends. Thrive Market Try Thrive Market and become a member risk-free! Go to ThriveMarket.com/MORBID. Join today and you’ll get up to twenty dollars in shopping credit toward your first order. Check out our new Parcast show Crime Countdown with new episodes every Monday! exhibit c true full 156 tag:audioboom.com,2020-07-13:/posts/7631058 Introducing CRIME COUNTDOWN! WEIRDOS!



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]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:05:48 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-crime-countdown-Ypk984Kg WEIRDOS!



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]]> Introducing CRIME COUNTDOWN! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:14:16 WEIRDOS! Check out our new podcast in addition to Morbid, Crime Countdown! Crime Countdown WEIRDOS! Check out our new podcast in addition to Morbid, Crime Countdown! Crime Countdown exhibit c true bonus tag:audioboom.com,2020-07-12:/posts/7630430 The Galveston 11 Part 2 The conclusion of our look into the Galveston 11 (part of the Texas Killing Fields) begs the question, did Edward Bell rape and murder these girls? Are there more out there? Bell seemed to be at the wrong places at the wrong times about 98% of his miserable life if he isn't the killer here, but Ash takes us further into his other known crimes and the last 5 murders that many attribute to his name.



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]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2020 16:26:25 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-galveston-11-part-2-u6A_v1K0 The conclusion of our look into the Galveston 11 (part of the Texas Killing Fields) begs the question, did Edward Bell rape and murder these girls? Are there more out there? Bell seemed to be at the wrong places at the wrong times about 98% of his miserable life if he isn't the killer here, but Ash takes us further into his other known crimes and the last 5 murders that many attribute to his name.



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]]> The Galveston 11 Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:51:14 The conclusion of our look into the Galveston 11 (part of the Texas Killing Fields) begs the question, did Edward Bell rape and murder these girls? Are there more out there? Bell seemed to be at the wrong places at the wrong times about 98% of his miserable life if he isn't the killer here, but Ash takes us further into his other known crimes and the last 5 murders that many attribute to his name. The Galveston 11 A&E Documentary Thanks to our sponsor! HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. The conclusion of our look into the Galveston 11 (part of the Texas Killing Fields) begs the question, did Edward Bell rape and murder these girls? Are there more out there? Bell seemed to be at the wrong places at the wrong times about 98% of his miserable life if he isn't the killer here, but Ash takes us further into his other known crimes and the last 5 murders that many attribute to his name. The Galveston 11 A&E Documentary Thanks to our sponsor! HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/80morbid and use code 80morbid to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. exhibit c true full 155 tag:audioboom.com,2020-07-10:/posts/7629468 The Galveston 11 Part 1 In the first installment of our series about The Texas Killing Fields, we focus on the 11 raped and murdered young girls referred to as the Galveston 11. In Part 1 of this case, Ash goes through Ed Bell's tumultuous life, his confessions and the first murders. Did Ed Bell do it, or is he an Ottis Toole type who likes to involve himself in nightmares that he wasn't present for?





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]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:25:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-galveston-11-part-1-eX1EVPio In the first installment of our series about The Texas Killing Fields, we focus on the 11 raped and murdered young girls referred to as the Galveston 11. In Part 1 of this case, Ash goes through Ed Bell's tumultuous life, his confessions and the first murders. Did Ed Bell do it, or is he an Ottis Toole type who likes to involve himself in nightmares that he wasn't present for?





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]]> The Galveston 11 Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:42 In the first installment of our series about The Texas Killing Fields, we focus on the 11 raped and murdered young girls referred to as the Galveston 11. In Part 1 of this case, Ash goes through Ed Bell's tumultuous life, his confessions and the first murders. Did Ed Bell do it, or is he an Ottis Toole type who likes to involve himself in nightmares that he wasn't present for? Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer just for our listeners! Go to Embark vet dot com now! and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog Breed and Health kit. Visit Embarkvet.com and use promo code MORBID to save 15% today. Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50. Athena Club Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 15% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code morbid. In the first installment of our series about The Texas Killing Fields, we focus on the 11 raped and murdered young girls referred to as the Galveston 11. In Part 1 of this case, Ash goes through Ed Bell's tumultuous life, his confessions and the first murders. Did Ed Bell do it, or is he an Ottis Toole type who likes to involve himself in nightmares that he wasn't present for? Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer just for our listeners! Go to Embark vet dot com now! and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog Breed and Health kit. Visit Embarkvet.com and use promo code MORBID to save 15% today. Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50. Athena Club Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 15% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code morbid. exhibit c true full 154 tag:audioboom.com,2020-07-05:/posts/7623464 Listener Tales 15 Tonight we have a brief relationship with a killer, a grandma levitating things to the other side, a demon sighting shared by strangers, a mafia betrayal gone right, a toilet that can transport you to another dimension and a witty response to getting mugged. Guys, you never disappoint!



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]]> Sun, 5 Jul 2020 20:09:07 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-15-VPBabLsZ Tonight we have a brief relationship with a killer, a grandma levitating things to the other side, a demon sighting shared by strangers, a mafia betrayal gone right, a toilet that can transport you to another dimension and a witty response to getting mugged. Guys, you never disappoint!



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]]> Listener Tales 15 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:49 Tonight we have a brief relationship with a killer, a grandma levitating things to the other side, a demon sighting shared by strangers, a mafia betrayal gone right, a toilet that can transport you to another dimension and a witty response to getting mugged. Guys, you never disappoint! Send your listener tales to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and use subject "Listener Tales" with a fun title! Thanks to our sponsors! Simplisafe Head to SimpliSafe.com/morbid and get FREE SHIPPING and A 60 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. That’s SimpliSafe.com/morbid to make sure they know that our show sent you. Honey If you don’t already have Honey, you could be straight up missing out on free money. It’s literally FREE and installs in a few seconds. And by getting it, you’ll be doing yourself a solid and supporting this podcast. Get Honey for FREE at Join Honey.com/MORBID. Tonight we have a brief relationship with a killer, a grandma levitating things to the other side, a demon sighting shared by strangers, a mafia betrayal gone right, a toilet that can transport you to another dimension and a witty response to getting mugged. Guys, you never disappoint! Send your listener tales to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com and use subject "Listener Tales" with a fun title! Thanks to our sponsors! Simplisafe Head to SimpliSafe.com/morbid and get FREE SHIPPING and A 60 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. That’s SimpliSafe.com/morbid to make sure they know that our show sent you. Honey If you don’t already have Honey, you could be straight up missing out on free money. It’s literally FREE and installs in a few seconds. And by getting it, you’ll be doing yourself a solid and supporting this podcast. Get Honey for FREE at Join Honey.com/MORBID. exhibit c true full 163 tag:audioboom.com,2020-07-05:/posts/7623258 The Hex House Murder It's a weird, 1920's murder involving magic, hexes and a straight up river witch. On Thanksgiving Eve in 1928, John Blymire had reached the end of his rope. He was down on his luck for the past year and he was convinced someone had hexed him. After multiple visits to witches and healers, he was told his fears were valid and that his neighbor was the one responsible for his bad luck. So he plotted to remove the hex placed on him, and he was willing to do anything to achieve peace.



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]]> Sun, 5 Jul 2020 02:40:54 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hex-house-murder-SrfQBIu6 It's a weird, 1920's murder involving magic, hexes and a straight up river witch. On Thanksgiving Eve in 1928, John Blymire had reached the end of his rope. He was down on his luck for the past year and he was convinced someone had hexed him. After multiple visits to witches and healers, he was told his fears were valid and that his neighbor was the one responsible for his bad luck. So he plotted to remove the hex placed on him, and he was willing to do anything to achieve peace.



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]]> The Hex House Murder Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:30 It's a weird, 1920's murder involving magic, hexes and a straight up river witch. On Thanksgiving Eve in 1928, John Blymire had reached the end of his rope. He was down on his luck for the past year and he was convinced someone had hexed him. After multiple visits to witches and healers, he was told his fears were valid and that his neighbor was the one responsible for his bad luck. So he plotted to remove the hex placed on him, and he was willing to do anything to achieve peace. https://the-line-up.com/hex-hollow-nelson-rehmeyer https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/rehmeyers-hollow https://www.jsonline.com/videos/archives/2019/10/29/hex-house-creepy-tale-murder-witchcraft-york-county/2494760001/ Thanks to our sponsors! Embark This summer, Embark has a limited time offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to get $50 off your Dog Breed and Health kit. It's a weird, 1920's murder involving magic, hexes and a straight up river witch. On Thanksgiving Eve in 1928, John Blymire had reached the end of his rope. He was down on his luck for the past year and he was convinced someone had hexed him. After multiple visits to witches and healers, he was told his fears were valid and that his neighbor was the one responsible for his bad luck. So he plotted to remove the hex placed on him, and he was willing to do anything to achieve peace. https://the-line-up.com/hex-hollow-nelson-rehmeyer https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/rehmeyers-hollow https://www.jsonline.com/videos/archives/2019/10/29/hex-house-creepy-tale-murder-witchcraft-york-county/2494760001/ Thanks to our sponsors! Embark This summer, Embark has a limited time offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to get $50 off your Dog Breed and Health kit. exhibit c true full 153 tag:audioboom.com,2020-06-28:/posts/7618193 The Life and Mysterious Death of Marsha P. Johnson Marsha P. Johnson was a pioneer for LGBTQ rights and a notable figure in the infamous Stonewall Uprising of 1969. She championed for transgender youth and gave back to her community throughout her short life. When she was found floating, dead in the Hudson River not long after the 1991 Pride parade. Her cause of death was noted as drowning but questions remain. How did she end up in the Hudson? Was this a tragic accident, a suicide or something more sinister?



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]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:27:53 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-life-and-mysterious-death-of-marsha-p-johnson-qn3f0SBa Marsha P. Johnson was a pioneer for LGBTQ rights and a notable figure in the infamous Stonewall Uprising of 1969. She championed for transgender youth and gave back to her community throughout her short life. When she was found floating, dead in the Hudson River not long after the 1991 Pride parade. Her cause of death was noted as drowning but questions remain. How did she end up in the Hudson? Was this a tragic accident, a suicide or something more sinister?



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]]> The Life and Mysterious Death of Marsha P. Johnson Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:43:14 Marsha P. Johnson was a pioneer for LGBTQ rights and a notable figure in the infamous Stonewall Uprising of 1969. She championed for transgender youth and gave back to her community throughout her short life. When she was found floating, dead in the Hudson River not long after the 1991 Pride parade. Her cause of death was noted as drowning but questions remain. How did she end up in the Hudson? Was this a tragic accident, a suicide or something more sinister? Thanks to our sponsors! Embark This summer, Embark has a limited time offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to get $50 off your Dog Breed and Health kit. Purple Experience the next evolution of sleep. Go to Purple.com/morbid, and use promo code morbid. For a limited time you’ll get $150 off any Purple mattress order of $1500 or more! Terms apply. Marsha P. Johnson was a pioneer for LGBTQ rights and a notable figure in the infamous Stonewall Uprising of 1969. She championed for transgender youth and gave back to her community throughout her short life. When she was found floating, dead in the Hudson River not long after the 1991 Pride parade. Her cause of death was noted as drowning but questions remain. How did she end up in the Hudson? Was this a tragic accident, a suicide or something more sinister? Thanks to our sponsors! Embark This summer, Embark has a limited time offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to get $50 off your Dog Breed and Health kit. Purple Experience the next evolution of sleep. Go to Purple.com/morbid, and use promo code morbid. For a limited time you’ll get $150 off any Purple mattress order of $1500 or more! Terms apply. exhibit c true full 152 tag:audioboom.com,2020-06-28:/posts/7618079 The Mysterious Death of Tamla Horsford Well, we have another mishandled case for you weirdos. The 2018 death of Tamla Horsford is tragic but it is also wildly suspicious. This 40 year old, mother of 5 was found face down in a back yard after attending an adult sleepover. Her injuries were varied and seemingly unexplainable for a fall from a second floor balcony. What makes this worse is the fact that this took place in Forsyth County, Georgia, a place with a documented history of racial prejudice. The case was quickly closed and called an accident despite several pieces of evidence pointing to something more sinister. Now, in 2020, Tamla's case has been officially reopened and what happened on that evening in November 2018 may finally come to light.

1912 "Racial Cleansing" of Forsyth County

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https://sandrarose.com/2019/02/tamla-horsfords-autopsy-shows-she-suffered-broken-neck-traumatic-brain-injuries/

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1460408616659683

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mynews/cumming/the-attorney-representing-the-family-of-tamla-horsford-says-the-evidence-suggests-tamla-was-involved-in-a-struggle-and-the-investigation-was-compromi/85-b2896eb3-8482-478d-8601-d30e7f9d9e29

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/raceandgrace/2019/02/questions-remain-about-tamla-horsfords-mysterious-death/

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]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 03:08:10 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-death-of-tamla-horsford-SDXky_pp Well, we have another mishandled case for you weirdos. The 2018 death of Tamla Horsford is tragic but it is also wildly suspicious. This 40 year old, mother of 5 was found face down in a back yard after attending an adult sleepover. Her injuries were varied and seemingly unexplainable for a fall from a second floor balcony. What makes this worse is the fact that this took place in Forsyth County, Georgia, a place with a documented history of racial prejudice. The case was quickly closed and called an accident despite several pieces of evidence pointing to something more sinister. Now, in 2020, Tamla's case has been officially reopened and what happened on that evening in November 2018 may finally come to light.

1912 "Racial Cleansing" of Forsyth County

MORE LINKS:

https://sandrarose.com/2019/02/tamla-horsfords-autopsy-shows-she-suffered-broken-neck-traumatic-brain-injuries/

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1460408616659683

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mynews/cumming/the-attorney-representing-the-family-of-tamla-horsford-says-the-evidence-suggests-tamla-was-involved-in-a-struggle-and-the-investigation-was-compromi/85-b2896eb3-8482-478d-8601-d30e7f9d9e29

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/raceandgrace/2019/02/questions-remain-about-tamla-horsfords-mysterious-death/

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]]> The Mysterious Death of Tamla Horsford Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:56:46 Well, we have another mishandled case for you weirdos. The 2018 death of Tamla Horsford is tragic but it is also wildly suspicious. This 40 year old, mother of 5 was found face down in a back yard after attending an adult sleepover. Her injuries were varied and seemingly unexplainable for a fall from a second floor balcony. What makes this worse is the fact that this took place in Forsyth County, Georgia, a place with a documented history of racial prejudice. The case was quickly closed and called an accident despite several pieces of evidence pointing to something more sinister. Now, in 2020, Tamla's case has been officially reopened and what happened on that evening in November 2018 may finally come to light. 1912 "Racial Cleansing" of Forsyth County MORE LINKS: https://sandrarose.com/2019/02/tamla-horsfords-autopsy-shows-she-suffered-broken-neck-traumatic-brain-injuries/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1460408616659683 https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mynews/cumming/the-attorney-representing-the-family-of-tamla-horsford-says-the-evidence-suggests-tamla-was-involved-in-a-struggle-and-the-investigation-was-compromi/85-b2896eb3-8482-478d-8601-d30e7f9d9e29 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/raceandgrace/2019/02/questions-remain-about-tamla-horsfords-mysterious-death/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/raceandgrace/2019/02/questions-remain-about-tamla-horsfords-mysterious-death/ Thanks to our sponsors! Daily Harvest Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Grubhub Just for our listeners, if you download the Grubhub app you’ll get $10 off your order of $30 or more every day from participating restaurants. So download the Grubhub app today and get $10 off your order of $30 or more. Stamps.com Right now, my/our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Well, we have another mishandled case for you weirdos. The 2018 death of Tamla Horsford is tragic but it is also wildly suspicious. This 40 year old, mother of 5 was found face down in a back yard after attending an adult sleepover. Her injuries were varied and seemingly unexplainable for a fall from a second floor balcony. What makes this worse is the fact that this took place in Forsyth County, Georgia, a place with a documented history of racial prejudice. The case was quickly closed and called an accident despite several pieces of evidence pointing to something more sinister. Now, in 2020, Tamla's case has been officially reopened and what happened on that evening in November 2018 may finally come to light. 1912 "Racial Cleansing" of Forsyth County MORE LINKS: https://sandrarose.com/2019/02/tamla-horsfords-autopsy-shows-she-suffered-broken-neck-traumatic-brain-injuries/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1460408616659683 https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mynews/cumming/the-attorney-representing-the-family-of-tamla-horsford-says-the-evidence-suggests-tamla-was-involved-in-a-struggle-and-the-investigation-was-compromi/85-b2896eb3-8482-478d-8601-d30e7f9d9e29 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/raceandgrace/2019/02/questions-remain-about-tamla-horsfords-mysterious-death/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/raceandgrace/2019/02/questions-remain-about-tamla-horsfords-mysterious-death/ Thanks to our sponsors! Daily Harvest Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Grubhub Just for our listeners, if you download the Grubhub app you’ll get $10 off your order of $30 or more every day from participating restaurants. So download the Grubhub app today and get $10 off your order of $30 or more. Stamps.com Right now, my/our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. exhibit c true full 151 tag:audioboom.com,2020-06-22:/posts/7613141 The Tragic Murder of Matthew Shepard Part 2 In our conclusion of this extremely difficult case, we discuss Matt's last days and the aftermath of his passing. His legacy far outreached the crime that took his life. We discuss the absurdity of the "gay panic" defense and also explain the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.



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]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2020 03:00:01 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-murder-of-matthew-shepard-part-2-mFIK8hK3 In our conclusion of this extremely difficult case, we discuss Matt's last days and the aftermath of his passing. His legacy far outreached the crime that took his life. We discuss the absurdity of the "gay panic" defense and also explain the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.



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]]> The Tragic Murder of Matthew Shepard Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:10 In our conclusion of this extremely difficult case, we discuss Matt's last days and the aftermath of his passing. His legacy far outreached the crime that took his life. We discuss the absurdity of the "gay panic" defense and also explain the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. We also cry. It's a doozy. Thanks to our sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Pretty Litter Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. In our conclusion of this extremely difficult case, we discuss Matt's last days and the aftermath of his passing. His legacy far outreached the crime that took his life. We discuss the absurdity of the "gay panic" defense and also explain the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. We also cry. It's a doozy. Thanks to our sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Pretty Litter Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. exhibit c true full 150 tag:audioboom.com,2020-06-20:/posts/7612318 The Tragic Murder of Matthew Shepard Part 1 If you grew up in the 90s, Matthew Shepard's face is something that has probably stayed with you since his murder on October 6, 1998.



Matthew was lured from a bar in Laramie, Wyoming by Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson. Their intent was to pose as gay men and rob Matthew. What occurred was much more than robbery. They used a .357 magnum revolver to beat him to death, tying him to a buck fence and leaving him to die for 18 hours in the freezing Wyoming cold. His death was a scream for stronger legislation of hate crimes, particularly against the LGBTQ+ community. In Part 1, we discuss Matt's life, his murderer's lives and his brutal assault.



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The Meaning of Matthew by Judy Shepard



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]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2020 02:50:08 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-murder-of-matthew-shepard-part-1-bExkw6_0 If you grew up in the 90s, Matthew Shepard's face is something that has probably stayed with you since his murder on October 6, 1998.



Matthew was lured from a bar in Laramie, Wyoming by Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson. Their intent was to pose as gay men and rob Matthew. What occurred was much more than robbery. They used a .357 magnum revolver to beat him to death, tying him to a buck fence and leaving him to die for 18 hours in the freezing Wyoming cold. His death was a scream for stronger legislation of hate crimes, particularly against the LGBTQ+ community. In Part 1, we discuss Matt's life, his murderer's lives and his brutal assault.



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Matt Shepard Is A Friend Of Mine



The Meaning of Matthew by Judy Shepard



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]]> The Tragic Murder of Matthew Shepard Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:58 If you grew up in the 90s, Matthew Shepard's face is something that has probably stayed with you since his murder on October 6, 1998. Matthew was lured from a bar in Laramie, Wyoming by Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson. Their intent was to pose as gay men and rob Matthew. What occurred was much more than robbery. They used a .357 magnum revolver to beat him to death, tying him to a buck fence and leaving him to die for 18 hours in the freezing Wyoming cold. His death was a scream for stronger legislation of hate crimes, particularly against the LGBTQ+ community. In Part 1, we discuss Matt's life, his murderer's lives and his brutal assault. Check out these sources: Matt Shepard Is A Friend Of Mine The Meaning of Matthew by Judy Shepard Thanks to our sponsors! SimpliSafe Head to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID and get FREE SHIPPING and A 60 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE and to make sure they know that our show sent you. Molekule For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit Molekule.com and at checkout enter Morbid. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid60 and use code morbid60 to get $60 off your first three weeks, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. If you grew up in the 90s, Matthew Shepard's face is something that has probably stayed with you since his murder on October 6, 1998. Matthew was lured from a bar in Laramie, Wyoming by Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson. Their intent was to pose as gay men and rob Matthew. What occurred was much more than robbery. They used a .357 magnum revolver to beat him to death, tying him to a buck fence and leaving him to die for 18 hours in the freezing Wyoming cold. His death was a scream for stronger legislation of hate crimes, particularly against the LGBTQ+ community. In Part 1, we discuss Matt's life, his murderer's lives and his brutal assault. Check out these sources: Matt Shepard Is A Friend Of Mine The Meaning of Matthew by Judy Shepard Thanks to our sponsors! SimpliSafe Head to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID and get FREE SHIPPING and A 60 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE and to make sure they know that our show sent you. Molekule For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit Molekule.com and at checkout enter Morbid. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid60 and use code morbid60 to get $60 off your first three weeks, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. exhibit c true full 149 tag:audioboom.com,2020-06-15:/posts/7607571 Listener Tales 14 Tonight it is a Listener Tales episode full to the brim with actual murderers, growling daymons, spooky ghost stories and a seriously clutch shaman. Come on in, the water is weird.



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]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 02:43:50 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-14-zr8KuPAM Tonight it is a Listener Tales episode full to the brim with actual murderers, growling daymons, spooky ghost stories and a seriously clutch shaman. Come on in, the water is weird.



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]]> Listener Tales 14 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:02 Tonight it is a Listener Tales episode full to the brim with actual murderers, growling daymons, spooky ghost stories and a seriously clutch shaman. Come on in, the water is weird. Thanks to our sponsors! Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now! and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog Breed and Health kit. Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 Grubhub Just for our listeners, if you download the Grubhub app you’ll get $10 off your order of $30 or more every day from participating restaurants. So download the Grubhub app today and get $10 off your order of $30 or more. Tonight it is a Listener Tales episode full to the brim with actual murderers, growling daymons, spooky ghost stories and a seriously clutch shaman. Come on in, the water is weird. Thanks to our sponsors! Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now! and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog Breed and Health kit. Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/morbid50 and enter code morbid50 Grubhub Just for our listeners, if you download the Grubhub app you’ll get $10 off your order of $30 or more every day from participating restaurants. So download the Grubhub app today and get $10 off your order of $30 or more. exhibit c true full 157 tag:audioboom.com,2020-06-15:/posts/7607517 Lori Vallow Update Mini Episode Just a quick discussion about the latest breaking news that happened a couple of days after we posted our Lori Vallow episodes! Tylee and JJ's bodies were confirmed to have been discovered buried in Chad Daybell's back yard. Will Lori admit her part or will she flip on her doomsday partner? This is the case that keeps on twisting. 


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]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 01:02:07 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/lori-vallow-update-mini-episode-42Vnmmj5 Just a quick discussion about the latest breaking news that happened a couple of days after we posted our Lori Vallow episodes! Tylee and JJ's bodies were confirmed to have been discovered buried in Chad Daybell's back yard. Will Lori admit her part or will she flip on her doomsday partner? This is the case that keeps on twisting. 


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]]> Lori Vallow Update Mini Episode Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:18:27 Just a quick discussion about the latest breaking news that happened a couple of days after we posted our Lori Vallow episodes! Tylee and JJ's bodies were confirmed to have been discovered buried in Chad Daybell's back yard. Will Lori admit her part or will she flip on her doomsday partner? This is the case that keeps on twisting. Just a quick discussion about the latest breaking news that happened a couple of days after we posted our Lori Vallow episodes! Tylee and JJ's bodies were confirmed to have been discovered buried in Chad Daybell's back yard. Will Lori admit her part or will she flip on her doomsday partner? This is the case that keeps on twisting. exhibit c true full 148 tag:audioboom.com,2020-06-14:/posts/7607178 The Mysterious and Tragic Death of Kenneka Jenkins This case is baffling and seems like it deserves a second look. 19 year old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead of exposure, in a hotel freezer (with the door latched) after attending a hotel room party that same evening. There is a trail of strange Facebook Live videos and choppy surveillance film that provide more questions than answers. Is this a terrible and tragic accident or did something more sinister happen to Kenneka?



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]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2020 03:09:59 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-and-tragic-death-of-kenneka-jenkins-urKvHM9B This case is baffling and seems like it deserves a second look. 19 year old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead of exposure, in a hotel freezer (with the door latched) after attending a hotel room party that same evening. There is a trail of strange Facebook Live videos and choppy surveillance film that provide more questions than answers. Is this a terrible and tragic accident or did something more sinister happen to Kenneka?



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]]> The Mysterious and Tragic Death of Kenneka Jenkins Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:45 This case is baffling and seems like it deserves a second look. 19 year old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead of exposure, in a hotel freezer (with the door latched) after attending a hotel room party that same evening. There is a trail of strange Facebook Live videos and choppy surveillance film that provide more questions than answers. Is this a terrible and tragic accident or did something more sinister happen to Kenneka? Thanks to our sponsors! Skylight Frame Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code MORBID. FirstLeaf Sign up today to get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping for a year! Just go to Try Firstleaf.com/MORBID. This case is baffling and seems like it deserves a second look. 19 year old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead of exposure, in a hotel freezer (with the door latched) after attending a hotel room party that same evening. There is a trail of strange Facebook Live videos and choppy surveillance film that provide more questions than answers. Is this a terrible and tragic accident or did something more sinister happen to Kenneka? Thanks to our sponsors! Skylight Frame Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code MORBID. FirstLeaf Sign up today to get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping for a year! Just go to Try Firstleaf.com/MORBID. exhibit c true full 147 tag:audioboom.com,2020-06-08:/posts/7601598 Mary King's Close/Nor Loch So for today's "mini", Alaina thought she was going to do Spooky Roads but then Scotland just went ahead and provided a whole-ass episode worth of spooky goodness that just had to be shared. Mary King's Close is a fascinating, terrifying and bizarre piece of Scottish history and add in the supreme darkness of Nor Loch, where murders run rampant, executions were carried out and accused witches were dunked to their deaths and you have a seriously spooky Scottish episode that will kick off our new sporadic series, Scottish Shenanigans.



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]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2020 01:23:59 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/mary-kings-close-nor-loch-JvgRgewb So for today's "mini", Alaina thought she was going to do Spooky Roads but then Scotland just went ahead and provided a whole-ass episode worth of spooky goodness that just had to be shared. Mary King's Close is a fascinating, terrifying and bizarre piece of Scottish history and add in the supreme darkness of Nor Loch, where murders run rampant, executions were carried out and accused witches were dunked to their deaths and you have a seriously spooky Scottish episode that will kick off our new sporadic series, Scottish Shenanigans.



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]]> Mary King's Close/Nor Loch Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:19 So for today's "mini", Alaina thought she was going to do Spooky Roads but then Scotland just went ahead and provided a whole-ass episode worth of spooky goodness that just had to be shared. Mary King's Close is a fascinating, terrifying and bizarre piece of Scottish history and add in the supreme darkness of Nor Loch, where murders run rampant, executions were carried out and accused witches were dunked to their deaths and you have a seriously spooky Scottish episode that will kick off our new sporadic series, Scottish Shenanigans. Make sure you check out the new true crime/comedy podcast, Obsessed with Disappeared featuring Patrick Hinds from True Crime Obsessed! Thanks to our sponsors! HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid60 and use code morbid60 to get $60 off your first three weeks, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply. So for today's "mini", Alaina thought she was going to do Spooky Roads but then Scotland just went ahead and provided a whole-ass episode worth of spooky goodness that just had to be shared. Mary King's Close is a fascinating, terrifying and bizarre piece of Scottish history and add in the supreme darkness of Nor Loch, where murders run rampant, executions were carried out and accused witches were dunked to their deaths and you have a seriously spooky Scottish episode that will kick off our new sporadic series, Scottish Shenanigans. Make sure you check out the new true crime/comedy podcast, Obsessed with Disappeared featuring Patrick Hinds from True Crime Obsessed! Thanks to our sponsors! HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid60 and use code morbid60 to get $60 off your first three weeks, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply. exhibit c true full 146 tag:audioboom.com,2020-06-07:/posts/7601019 Lori Vallow Part 2 What a story this is, guys. Lori Vallow's saga is still going on and we seem to be no closer to answers than where it all started. In Part 2 of this crazy tale, we meet her husband Chad, we hear about his shady past and we wonder where the hell her children Tylee and JJ could be. Why is it that people around this couple tend to die or disappear? Is it bad luck or is a death cult? The questions keep piling up while the answer pile stays thin. Hopefully we will be able to update this episode soon with some good news or at least some closure. Step into Lori Vallow's world on mayhem, but don't say we didn't warn you.



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]]> Sun, 7 Jun 2020 03:30:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/lori-vallow-part-2-J3IPLCdb What a story this is, guys. Lori Vallow's saga is still going on and we seem to be no closer to answers than where it all started. In Part 2 of this crazy tale, we meet her husband Chad, we hear about his shady past and we wonder where the hell her children Tylee and JJ could be. Why is it that people around this couple tend to die or disappear? Is it bad luck or is a death cult? The questions keep piling up while the answer pile stays thin. Hopefully we will be able to update this episode soon with some good news or at least some closure. Step into Lori Vallow's world on mayhem, but don't say we didn't warn you.



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]]> Lori Vallow Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:54 What a story this is, guys. Lori Vallow's saga is still going on and we seem to be no closer to answers than where it all started. In Part 2 of this crazy tale, we meet her husband Chad, we hear about his shady past and we wonder where the hell her children Tylee and JJ could be. Why is it that people around this couple tend to die or disappear? Is it bad luck or is a death cult? The questions keep piling up while the answer pile stays thin. Hopefully we will be able to update this episode soon with some good news or at least some closure. Step into Lori Vallow's world on mayhem, but don't say we didn't warn you. Thanks to our sponsors! Best Fiends Best Fiends has thousands of levels already, with new levels, events, and characters added every month. It’s hours of fun right at your fingertips—and you can even play offline! With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Athena Club Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 15% off your first order! Just go to Athenaclub.com and use promo code morbid. Stamps.com Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. What a story this is, guys. Lori Vallow's saga is still going on and we seem to be no closer to answers than where it all started. In Part 2 of this crazy tale, we meet her husband Chad, we hear about his shady past and we wonder where the hell her children Tylee and JJ could be. Why is it that people around this couple tend to die or disappear? Is it bad luck or is a death cult? The questions keep piling up while the answer pile stays thin. Hopefully we will be able to update this episode soon with some good news or at least some closure. Step into Lori Vallow's world on mayhem, but don't say we didn't warn you. Thanks to our sponsors! Best Fiends Best Fiends has thousands of levels already, with new levels, events, and characters added every month. It’s hours of fun right at your fingertips—and you can even play offline! With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Athena Club Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 15% off your first order! Just go to Athenaclub.com and use promo code morbid. Stamps.com Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. exhibit c true full 145 tag:audioboom.com,2020-06-01:/posts/7596191 Zach Bowen And The Murder of Addie Hall Mega Mini Morbid Well Alaina can't do it. She can't stay mini and she won't! Honestly, this was supposed to be a real mini but then I found another source and things got wild. Thanks for appreciating my lack of brevity on the regular, weirdos.



This case is WILD. Zach Bowen and Addie Hall were two 20-somethings experiencing a whirlwind romance in New Orleans in the early 00s. Both had a free spirit way about them, they loved fiercely and they seemed to carve out a niche as the king and queen of the French Quarter misfits. But they both had a dark side and we all know everything done in the dark comes to the light eventually. This murder/suicide has twists, turns, romance, violence and worst of all, a truly tragic end for two people who could have lived, had they realized they needed to do that apart.



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]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2020 12:53:05 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/zach-bowen-and-the-murder-of-addie-hall-mega-mini-morbid-mfVgkYiB Well Alaina can't do it. She can't stay mini and she won't! Honestly, this was supposed to be a real mini but then I found another source and things got wild. Thanks for appreciating my lack of brevity on the regular, weirdos.



This case is WILD. Zach Bowen and Addie Hall were two 20-somethings experiencing a whirlwind romance in New Orleans in the early 00s. Both had a free spirit way about them, they loved fiercely and they seemed to carve out a niche as the king and queen of the French Quarter misfits. But they both had a dark side and we all know everything done in the dark comes to the light eventually. This murder/suicide has twists, turns, romance, violence and worst of all, a truly tragic end for two people who could have lived, had they realized they needed to do that apart.



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]]> Zach Bowen And The Murder of Addie Hall Mega Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:27:23 Well Alaina can't do it. She can't stay mini and she won't! Honestly, this was supposed to be a real mini but then I found another source and things got wild. Thanks for appreciating my lack of brevity on the regular, weirdos. This case is WILD. Zach Bowen and Addie Hall were two 20-somethings experiencing a whirlwind romance in New Orleans in the early 00s. Both had a free spirit way about them, they loved fiercely and they seemed to carve out a niche as the king and queen of the French Quarter misfits. But they both had a dark side and we all know everything done in the dark comes to the light eventually. This murder/suicide has twists, turns, romance, violence and worst of all, a truly tragic end for two people who could have lived, had they realized they needed to do that apart. Shake The Devil Off by Ethan Brown Thanks to our sponsors! Purple Experience the next evolution of sleep. Go to Purple.com/morbid, and use promo code morbid. For a limited time you’ll get $150 off any Purple mattress order of $1500 or more! Terms apply. Embark Right now Embark has an exclusive offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now! and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog Breed and Health kit. Visit Well Alaina can't do it. She can't stay mini and she won't! Honestly, this was supposed to be a real mini but then I found another source and things got wild. Thanks for appreciating my lack of brevity on the regular, weirdos. This case is WILD. Zach Bowen and Addie Hall were two 20-somethings experiencing a whirlwind romance in New Orleans in the early 00s. Both had a free spirit way about them, they loved fiercely and they seemed to carve out a niche as the king and queen of the French Quarter misfits. But they both had a dark side and we all know everything done in the dark comes to the light eventually. This murder/suicide has twists, turns, romance, violence and worst of all, a truly tragic end for two people who could have lived, had they realized they needed to do that apart. Shake The Devil Off by Ethan Brown Thanks to our sponsors! Purple Experience the next evolution of sleep. Go to Purple.com/morbid, and use promo code morbid. For a limited time you’ll get $150 off any Purple mattress order of $1500 or more! Terms apply. Embark Right now Embark has an exclusive offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now! and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog Breed and Health kit. Visit exhibit c true full 144 tag:audioboom.com,2020-05-31:/posts/7595352 Lori Vallow Part 1 This is a very recent and ongoing case that has baffled almost everyone who has heard of it. Lori Vallow made headlines in the end of 2019, when her two children, 17 year old Tylee and 8 year old JJ disappeared, seemingly into thin air. With reports circulating that she told witnesses stories like her children were long dead or staying with relatives who confirmed they were not, things look like they are going from bad to worse. But where are Tylee and JJ? Who is Lori Vallow and why has death and destruction followed her for years? In Part 1, Ash takes us through Lori Vallow's life, as well as her first 4 marriage and a possible murder.



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]]> Sun, 31 May 2020 02:23:33 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/lori-vallow-part-1-DzFWygkg This is a very recent and ongoing case that has baffled almost everyone who has heard of it. Lori Vallow made headlines in the end of 2019, when her two children, 17 year old Tylee and 8 year old JJ disappeared, seemingly into thin air. With reports circulating that she told witnesses stories like her children were long dead or staying with relatives who confirmed they were not, things look like they are going from bad to worse. But where are Tylee and JJ? Who is Lori Vallow and why has death and destruction followed her for years? In Part 1, Ash takes us through Lori Vallow's life, as well as her first 4 marriage and a possible murder.



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]]> Lori Vallow Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:15 This is a very recent and ongoing case that has baffled almost everyone who has heard of it. Lori Vallow made headlines in the end of 2019, when her two children, 17 year old Tylee and 8 year old JJ disappeared, seemingly into thin air. With reports circulating that she told witnesses stories like her children were long dead or staying with relatives who confirmed they were not, things look like they are going from bad to worse. But where are Tylee and JJ? Who is Lori Vallow and why has death and destruction followed her for years? In Part 1, Ash takes us through Lori Vallow's life, as well as her first 4 marriage and a possible murder. Thanks to our sponsors! Daily Harvest Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Hunt a Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box and to show support for our podcast. This is a very recent and ongoing case that has baffled almost everyone who has heard of it. Lori Vallow made headlines in the end of 2019, when her two children, 17 year old Tylee and 8 year old JJ disappeared, seemingly into thin air. With reports circulating that she told witnesses stories like her children were long dead or staying with relatives who confirmed they were not, things look like they are going from bad to worse. But where are Tylee and JJ? Who is Lori Vallow and why has death and destruction followed her for years? In Part 1, Ash takes us through Lori Vallow's life, as well as her first 4 marriage and a possible murder. Thanks to our sponsors! Daily Harvest Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Hunt a Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box and to show support for our podcast. exhibit c true full 143 tag:audioboom.com,2020-05-25:/posts/7590324 Maria Elena Milagro De Hoyos, The Unwilling Corpse Bride With Special Guest Rachel O'Brien Maria Elena Milagro De Hoyos, known as Elena, walked into a Key West hospital suffering from a fatal infection of tuberculosis. Instead of a cure, she found a radiologist named Karl Tanzler who instantly became obsessed with her. Although the affections were one sided, when Elena passed away a couple of months later, Karl just couldn't let his soulmate go. What he did next is unthinkable, and he never really paid a price for it.

Join Ash, Alaina and special guest, comedian Rachel O'brien, as we dig deep into Karl's crazy world.



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]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 02:52:25 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/maria-elena-milagro-de-hoyos-the-unwilling-corpse-bride-with-special-guest-rachel-obrien-2CEAQlD0 Maria Elena Milagro De Hoyos, known as Elena, walked into a Key West hospital suffering from a fatal infection of tuberculosis. Instead of a cure, she found a radiologist named Karl Tanzler who instantly became obsessed with her. Although the affections were one sided, when Elena passed away a couple of months later, Karl just couldn't let his soulmate go. What he did next is unthinkable, and he never really paid a price for it.

Join Ash, Alaina and special guest, comedian Rachel O'brien, as we dig deep into Karl's crazy world.



Check out Rachel's pod/comedy! And make sure to watch out for her new upcoming podcast Seven Deadly Sinners!

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]]> Maria Elena Milagro De Hoyos, The Unwilling Corpse Bride With Special Guest Rachel O'Brien Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:48 Maria Elena Milagro De Hoyos, known as Elena, walked into a Key West hospital suffering from a fatal infection of tuberculosis. Instead of a cure, she found a radiologist named Karl Tanzler who instantly became obsessed with her. Although the affections were one sided, when Elena passed away a couple of months later, Karl just couldn't let his soulmate go. What he did next is unthinkable, and he never really paid a price for it. Join Ash, Alaina and special guest, comedian Rachel O'brien, as we dig deep into Karl's crazy world. Check out Rachel's pod/comedy! And make sure to watch out for her new upcoming podcast Seven Deadly Sinners! Rachel O'brien Comedy For a great article on this case written by one of our listeners, Addison Nugent, check it out on OZY.com! The Woman of his Dreams Died, But He Didn't Let That Pull Them Apart Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. Thrive Market Try Thrive Market and become a member risk-free! Go to ThriveMarket.com/MORBID. Join today and you’ll get up to twenty dollars in shopping credit toward your first order. T Maria Elena Milagro De Hoyos, known as Elena, walked into a Key West hospital suffering from a fatal infection of tuberculosis. Instead of a cure, she found a radiologist named Karl Tanzler who instantly became obsessed with her. Although the affections were one sided, when Elena passed away a couple of months later, Karl just couldn't let his soulmate go. What he did next is unthinkable, and he never really paid a price for it. Join Ash, Alaina and special guest, comedian Rachel O'brien, as we dig deep into Karl's crazy world. Check out Rachel's pod/comedy! And make sure to watch out for her new upcoming podcast Seven Deadly Sinners! Rachel O'brien Comedy For a great article on this case written by one of our listeners, Addison Nugent, check it out on OZY.com! The Woman of his Dreams Died, But He Didn't Let That Pull Them Apart Thanks to our sponsors! Pretty Litter Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your first order. Thrive Market Try Thrive Market and become a member risk-free! Go to ThriveMarket.com/MORBID. Join today and you’ll get up to twenty dollars in shopping credit toward your first order. T exhibit c true full 142 tag:audioboom.com,2020-05-23:/posts/7589577 Listener Tales 13 It's another round of Listener Tales and WOO it's a fun/horrific one. We have some Australian madness, a badass survival tale, a super haunted house, a mass shooting story, a terrifying car and more. Come on in and listen to tales sent in by you crazy kids.



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]]> Sat, 23 May 2020 03:27:51 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-13-DJOcNGQA It's another round of Listener Tales and WOO it's a fun/horrific one. We have some Australian madness, a badass survival tale, a super haunted house, a mass shooting story, a terrifying car and more. Come on in and listen to tales sent in by you crazy kids.



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]]> Listener Tales 13 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:18 It's another round of Listener Tales and WOO it's a fun/horrific one. We have some Australian madness, a badass survival tale, a super haunted house, a mass shooting story, a terrifying car and more. Come on in and listen to tales sent in by you crazy kids. Thanks to our sponsor! GrubHub Just for our listeners, if you download the Grubhub app you’ll get $10 off your order of $30 or more every day from participating restaurants. So download the Grubhub app today! It's another round of Listener Tales and WOO it's a fun/horrific one. We have some Australian madness, a badass survival tale, a super haunted house, a mass shooting story, a terrifying car and more. Come on in and listen to tales sent in by you crazy kids. Thanks to our sponsor! GrubHub Just for our listeners, if you download the Grubhub app you’ll get $10 off your order of $30 or more every day from participating restaurants. So download the Grubhub app today! exhibit c true full 149 tag:audioboom.com,2020-05-18:/posts/7584527 The Tragic Death of Kendrick Johnson Guys, this case has plagued us for years. It is one of those cases that provides more questions than it does answers.

January 10, 2013, 17 year old Kendrick Johnson was found dead, rolled up in a wrestling mat in his high school gym. Initially, the case was quickly ruled a tragic, freak accident but after three autopsies, several false leads and a myriad of unanswered questions, Kendrick's family is no closer to finding out the truth about what happened to their son on that winter day in Georgia. Did Kendrick accidentally fall into a fatally inverted position in the rolled up mat? Or did someone put him there?



Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/kendrick-johnson



https://www.walb.com/2018/11/15/third-kendrick-johnson-autopsy-results-released/



https://face2faceafrica.com/article/his-body-was-exhumed-twice-for-a-third-autopsy-kendrick-johnson-the-black-teen-who-was-found-dead-in-a-gym-still-cries-for-justice-from-his-grave



https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/ga_fl_news/private-consultant-releases-new-kendrick-johnson-autopsy/article_9412b580-e940-11e8-9f3b-47e0bb7e0c97.html



https://static.allongeorgia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/393322920-Kendrick-Johnson-Third-Autopsy.pdf



https://www.cnn.com/2013/10/09/us/georgia-gym-mat-death



https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdga/pr/justice-department-closes-investigation-death-kendrick-johnson



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]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 02:37:34 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-death-of-kendrick-johnson-5q_allL3 Guys, this case has plagued us for years. It is one of those cases that provides more questions than it does answers.

January 10, 2013, 17 year old Kendrick Johnson was found dead, rolled up in a wrestling mat in his high school gym. Initially, the case was quickly ruled a tragic, freak accident but after three autopsies, several false leads and a myriad of unanswered questions, Kendrick's family is no closer to finding out the truth about what happened to their son on that winter day in Georgia. Did Kendrick accidentally fall into a fatally inverted position in the rolled up mat? Or did someone put him there?



Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/kendrick-johnson



https://www.walb.com/2018/11/15/third-kendrick-johnson-autopsy-results-released/



https://face2faceafrica.com/article/his-body-was-exhumed-twice-for-a-third-autopsy-kendrick-johnson-the-black-teen-who-was-found-dead-in-a-gym-still-cries-for-justice-from-his-grave



https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/ga_fl_news/private-consultant-releases-new-kendrick-johnson-autopsy/article_9412b580-e940-11e8-9f3b-47e0bb7e0c97.html



https://static.allongeorgia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/393322920-Kendrick-Johnson-Third-Autopsy.pdf



https://www.cnn.com/2013/10/09/us/georgia-gym-mat-death



https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdga/pr/justice-department-closes-investigation-death-kendrick-johnson



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]]> The Tragic Death of Kendrick Johnson Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:34:30 Guys, this case has plagued us for years. It is one of those cases that provides more questions than it does answers. January 10, 2013, 17 year old Kendrick Johnson was found dead, rolled up in a wrestling mat in his high school gym. Initially, the case was quickly ruled a tragic, freak accident but after three autopsies, several false leads and a myriad of unanswered questions, Kendrick's family is no closer to finding out the truth about what happened to their son on that winter day in Georgia. Did Kendrick accidentally fall into a fatally inverted position in the rolled up mat? Or did someone put him there? Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/kendrick-johnson https://www.walb.com/2018/11/15/third-kendrick-johnson-autopsy-results-released/ https://face2faceafrica.com/article/his-body-was-exhumed-twice-for-a-third-autopsy-kendrick-johnson-the-black-teen-who-was-found-dead-in-a-gym-still-cries-for-justice-from-his-grave https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/ga_fl_news/private-consultant-releases-new-kendrick-johnson-autopsy/article_9412b580-e940-11e8-9f3b-47e0bb7e0c97.html https://static.allongeorgia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/393322920-Kendrick-Johnson-Third-Autopsy.pdf https://www.cnn.com/2013/10/09/us/georgia-gym-mat-death https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdga/pr/justice-department-closes-investigation-death-kendrick-johnson Thanks to our sponsors! Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now! and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog Breed and Health kit. Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50. Guys, this case has plagued us for years. It is one of those cases that provides more questions than it does answers. January 10, 2013, 17 year old Kendrick Johnson was found dead, rolled up in a wrestling mat in his high school gym. Initially, the case was quickly ruled a tragic, freak accident but after three autopsies, several false leads and a myriad of unanswered questions, Kendrick's family is no closer to finding out the truth about what happened to their son on that winter day in Georgia. Did Kendrick accidentally fall into a fatally inverted position in the rolled up mat? Or did someone put him there? Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/kendrick-johnson https://www.walb.com/2018/11/15/third-kendrick-johnson-autopsy-results-released/ https://face2faceafrica.com/article/his-body-was-exhumed-twice-for-a-third-autopsy-kendrick-johnson-the-black-teen-who-was-found-dead-in-a-gym-still-cries-for-justice-from-his-grave https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/ga_fl_news/private-consultant-releases-new-kendrick-johnson-autopsy/article_9412b580-e940-11e8-9f3b-47e0bb7e0c97.html https://static.allongeorgia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/393322920-Kendrick-Johnson-Third-Autopsy.pdf https://www.cnn.com/2013/10/09/us/georgia-gym-mat-death https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdga/pr/justice-department-closes-investigation-death-kendrick-johnson Thanks to our sponsors! Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer just for our listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com now! and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog Breed and Health kit. Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50. exhibit c true full 141 tag:audioboom.com,2020-05-16:/posts/7583867 Liquid Matthew, Maria Del Carmen and Dorothy Jane Scott With Special Guest Christine Schiefer! That's right! We have the second half of And That's Why We Drink on as our extra special guest! It's Christine Schiefer on for a twisty true crime extravaganza. Tonight we talk true crime, severed heads in boxes, soupy mistakes and Ash tells us whether or not we are truly "wildin'". Come on in for some twisty, true crime madness.



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]]> Sat, 16 May 2020 19:20:47 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/liquid-matthew-maria-del-carmen-and-dorothy-jane-scott-with-special-guest-christine-schiefer-hBYVWWsR That's right! We have the second half of And That's Why We Drink on as our extra special guest! It's Christine Schiefer on for a twisty true crime extravaganza. Tonight we talk true crime, severed heads in boxes, soupy mistakes and Ash tells us whether or not we are truly "wildin'". Come on in for some twisty, true crime madness.



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]]> Liquid Matthew, Maria Del Carmen and Dorothy Jane Scott With Special Guest Christine Schiefer! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:26 That's right! We have the second half of And That's Why We Drink on as our extra special guest! It's Christine Schiefer on for a twisty true crime extravaganza. Tonight we talk true crime, severed heads in boxes, soupy mistakes and Ash tells us whether or not we are truly "wildin'". Come on in for some twisty, true crime madness. Thanks to our sponsor! Better Help Visit betterhelp.com/morbid and join the over 800,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/morbid That's right! We have the second half of And That's Why We Drink on as our extra special guest! It's Christine Schiefer on for a twisty true crime extravaganza. Tonight we talk true crime, severed heads in boxes, soupy mistakes and Ash tells us whether or not we are truly "wildin'". Come on in for some twisty, true crime madness. Thanks to our sponsor! Better Help Visit betterhelp.com/morbid and join the over 800,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/morbid exhibit c true full 140 tag:audioboom.com,2020-05-12:/posts/7579642 John Wayne Gacy Part 3 Finally, we have reached the conclusion of John Wayne Gacy's mad world. Honestly, this dude is a pig and we are so glad to be out of his headspace. In this episode, we discuss how he got caught, his insane confessions and his trial and subsequent imprisonment until his early death. Enjoy and make sure you hydrate. I feel like he's so gross, you should hydrate.



Sources:



John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante



The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker



Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill



Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan



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]]> Tue, 12 May 2020 02:46:36 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/john-wayne-gacy-part-3-4olgikBs Finally, we have reached the conclusion of John Wayne Gacy's mad world. Honestly, this dude is a pig and we are so glad to be out of his headspace. In this episode, we discuss how he got caught, his insane confessions and his trial and subsequent imprisonment until his early death. Enjoy and make sure you hydrate. I feel like he's so gross, you should hydrate.



Sources:



John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante



The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker



Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill



Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan



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]]> John Wayne Gacy Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:25:35 Finally, we have reached the conclusion of John Wayne Gacy's mad world. Honestly, this dude is a pig and we are so glad to be out of his headspace. In this episode, we discuss how he got caught, his insane confessions and his trial and subsequent imprisonment until his early death. Enjoy and make sure you hydrate. I feel like he's so gross, you should hydrate. Sources: John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan Thanks to our sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/morbid use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Head to Stamps.com Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Finally, we have reached the conclusion of John Wayne Gacy's mad world. Honestly, this dude is a pig and we are so glad to be out of his headspace. In this episode, we discuss how he got caught, his insane confessions and his trial and subsequent imprisonment until his early death. Enjoy and make sure you hydrate. I feel like he's so gross, you should hydrate. Sources: John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan Thanks to our sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/morbid use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Head to Stamps.com Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. exhibit c true full 139 tag:audioboom.com,2020-05-11:/posts/7578777 The Haunting Of The Palmer House Hotel, The Victor Hotel & The Spaghetti Factory with special guest Em Schulz! Tonight we brought in the big guns to spook us right the hell out. Our beloved Em Schulz from And That's Why We Drink joins us as we tell a trio of spooky ghost stories revolving around some seriously haunted locales in America. There are boys with no eyes, Lucy who won't take your shit and a possibly handsome vintage gentleman who maybe stands at the foot of your bed. Come on it, it's an awesome nightmare in here.



And That's Why We Drink



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 05:24:16 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-haunting-of-the-palmer-house-hotel-the-victor-hotel-the-spaghetti-factory-with-special-guest-em-schulz-X27VUBbd Tonight we brought in the big guns to spook us right the hell out. Our beloved Em Schulz from And That's Why We Drink joins us as we tell a trio of spooky ghost stories revolving around some seriously haunted locales in America. There are boys with no eyes, Lucy who won't take your shit and a possibly handsome vintage gentleman who maybe stands at the foot of your bed. Come on it, it's an awesome nightmare in here.



And That's Why We Drink



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Twitter @ATWWDpodcast



This episode sponsored by:

Embr Wave

Give the gift of thermal comfort this Mother's Day. Take $70 off the Embr Wave now during their sitewide sale. Go to embrwave.com/MORBID to redeem this offer.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Haunting Of The Palmer House Hotel, The Victor Hotel & The Spaghetti Factory with special guest Em Schulz! Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:39:44 Tonight we brought in the big guns to spook us right the hell out. Our beloved Em Schulz from And That's Why We Drink joins us as we tell a trio of spooky ghost stories revolving around some seriously haunted locales in America. There are boys with no eyes, Lucy who won't take your shit and a possibly handsome vintage gentleman who maybe stands at the foot of your bed. Come on it, it's an awesome nightmare in here. And That's Why We Drink Instagram @atwwdpodcast Twitter @ATWWDpodcast This episode sponsored by: Embr Wave Give the gift of thermal comfort this Mother's Day. Take $70 off the Embr Wave now during their sitewide sale. Go to embrwave.com/MORBID to redeem this offer. Tonight we brought in the big guns to spook us right the hell out. Our beloved Em Schulz from And That's Why We Drink joins us as we tell a trio of spooky ghost stories revolving around some seriously haunted locales in America. There are boys with no eyes, Lucy who won't take your shit and a possibly handsome vintage gentleman who maybe stands at the foot of your bed. Come on it, it's an awesome nightmare in here. And That's Why We Drink Instagram @atwwdpodcast Twitter @ATWWDpodcast This episode sponsored by: Embr Wave Give the gift of thermal comfort this Mother's Day. Take $70 off the Embr Wave now during their sitewide sale. Go to embrwave.com/MORBID to redeem this offer. exhibit c true full 138 tag:audioboom.com,2020-05-04:/posts/7573141 John Wayne Gacy Part 2: The Murders Tonight we continue our deep dive into the damp, smelly and super greasy world of John Wayne Gacy. Tonight's episode focuses on the abductions, the assaults and the murders that took place over a 6 year period in the mid to late 70s. This pig took the lives of 33 young, teenage boys and he did it in some of the most disturbing ways imaginable.

Fair warning, there are some descriptions and mentioning of sexual assault and rape.



Books mentioned/used in this episode:

John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante



The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker



Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill



Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan



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Purple Mattress

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Mon, 4 May 2020 01:40:10 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/john-wayne-gacy-part-2-the-murders-OMbLG7_e Tonight we continue our deep dive into the damp, smelly and super greasy world of John Wayne Gacy. Tonight's episode focuses on the abductions, the assaults and the murders that took place over a 6 year period in the mid to late 70s. This pig took the lives of 33 young, teenage boys and he did it in some of the most disturbing ways imaginable.

Fair warning, there are some descriptions and mentioning of sexual assault and rape.



Books mentioned/used in this episode:

John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante



The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker



Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill



Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan



This episode sponsored by:

Purple Mattress

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> John Wayne Gacy Part 2: The Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:38 Tonight we continue our deep dive into the damp, smelly and super greasy world of John Wayne Gacy. Tonight's episode focuses on the abductions, the assaults and the murders that took place over a 6 year period in the mid to late 70s. This pig took the lives of 33 young, teenage boys and he did it in some of the most disturbing ways imaginable. Fair warning, there are some descriptions and mentioning of sexual assault and rape. Books mentioned/used in this episode: John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan This episode sponsored by: Purple Mattress Experience the next evolution of sleep. Go to Purple.com/morbid, and use promo code morbid. For a limited time you’ll get $150 off any Purple mattress order of $1500 or more! Terms apply. Athena Club Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 15% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code morbid. Tonight we continue our deep dive into the damp, smelly and super greasy world of John Wayne Gacy. Tonight's episode focuses on the abductions, the assaults and the murders that took place over a 6 year period in the mid to late 70s. This pig took the lives of 33 young, teenage boys and he did it in some of the most disturbing ways imaginable. Fair warning, there are some descriptions and mentioning of sexual assault and rape. Books mentioned/used in this episode: John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan This episode sponsored by: Purple Mattress Experience the next evolution of sleep. Go to Purple.com/morbid, and use promo code morbid. For a limited time you’ll get $150 off any Purple mattress order of $1500 or more! Terms apply. Athena Club Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 15% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use promo code morbid. exhibit c true full 137 tag:audioboom.com,2020-05-03:/posts/7572637 The 2011 Oslo Bombing and Utoya Island Massacre "Mini" Morbid It's an Alaina Mini.....clearly.



Norway! We are covering a case from your beautiful land. July 22, 2011 started like any other day, with an island full of youth campers enjoying their time together and business as usual for the government district of Oslo. In the end, 77 innocent people lost their lives to the delusions and hatred of Anders Breivik.



Sources:

https://sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1757-7241-20-3



https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-14276074



https://www.cnn.com/2013/09/26/world/europe/norway-terror-attacks



https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/09/norway-bomb-like-device-found-in-central-oslo



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Sun, 3 May 2020 04:12:23 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-2011-oslo-bombing-and-utoya-island-massacre-mini-morbid-krQofN4H It's an Alaina Mini.....clearly.



Norway! We are covering a case from your beautiful land. July 22, 2011 started like any other day, with an island full of youth campers enjoying their time together and business as usual for the government district of Oslo. In the end, 77 innocent people lost their lives to the delusions and hatred of Anders Breivik.



Sources:

https://sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1757-7241-20-3



https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-14276074



https://www.cnn.com/2013/09/26/world/europe/norway-terror-attacks



https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/09/norway-bomb-like-device-found-in-central-oslo



This episode sponsored by:

Best Fiends

Best Fiends has thousands of levels already, with new levels, events, and characters added every month. It’s hours of fun right at your fingertips—and you can even play offline! With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends!



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The 2011 Oslo Bombing and Utoya Island Massacre "Mini" Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:45 It's an Alaina Mini.....clearly. Norway! We are covering a case from your beautiful land. July 22, 2011 started like any other day, with an island full of youth campers enjoying their time together and business as usual for the government district of Oslo. In the end, 77 innocent people lost their lives to the delusions and hatred of Anders Breivik. Sources: https://sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1757-7241-20-3 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-14276074 https://www.cnn.com/2013/09/26/world/europe/norway-terror-attacks https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/09/norway-bomb-like-device-found-in-central-oslo This episode sponsored by: Best Fiends Best Fiends has thousands of levels already, with new levels, events, and characters added every month. It’s hours of fun right at your fingertips—and you can even play offline! With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Daily Harvest Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! It's an Alaina Mini.....clearly. Norway! We are covering a case from your beautiful land. July 22, 2011 started like any other day, with an island full of youth campers enjoying their time together and business as usual for the government district of Oslo. In the end, 77 innocent people lost their lives to the delusions and hatred of Anders Breivik. Sources: https://sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1757-7241-20-3 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-14276074 https://www.cnn.com/2013/09/26/world/europe/norway-terror-attacks https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/09/norway-bomb-like-device-found-in-central-oslo This episode sponsored by: Best Fiends Best Fiends has thousands of levels already, with new levels, events, and characters added every month. It’s hours of fun right at your fingertips—and you can even play offline! With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Daily Harvest Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! exhibit c true full 136 tag:audioboom.com,2020-04-27:/posts/7566577 Ezra McCandless AKA Monica Mini Morbid This tale is bananas. Ezra McCandless AKA Monica showed up bloodied and dazed on the door of a stranger, claiming someone she knew had tried to kill her. But a look closer revealed the woman bleeding on the doorstep might actually be the monster she claims to be running from.



Skylight

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Stamps.com

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:37:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ezra-mccandless-aka-monica-mini-morbid-_MJvyAC0 This tale is bananas. Ezra McCandless AKA Monica showed up bloodied and dazed on the door of a stranger, claiming someone she knew had tried to kill her. But a look closer revealed the woman bleeding on the doorstep might actually be the monster she claims to be running from.



Skylight

Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go Skylightframe.com and enter code MORBID.



Stamps.com

Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Ezra McCandless AKA Monica Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:42:56 This tale is bananas. Ezra McCandless AKA Monica showed up bloodied and dazed on the door of a stranger, claiming someone she knew had tried to kill her. But a look closer revealed the woman bleeding on the doorstep might actually be the monster she claims to be running from. Skylight Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go Skylightframe.com and enter code MORBID. Stamps.com Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. This tale is bananas. Ezra McCandless AKA Monica showed up bloodied and dazed on the door of a stranger, claiming someone she knew had tried to kill her. But a look closer revealed the woman bleeding on the doorstep might actually be the monster she claims to be running from. Skylight Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go Skylightframe.com and enter code MORBID. Stamps.com Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. exhibit c true full 135 tag:audioboom.com,2020-04-27:/posts/7566573 John Wayne Gacy Part 1 Finally, we reach the Killer Clown. John Wayne Gacy murdered at least 33 young, teenaged boys during his reign on terror. As a beloved member of his community, an active member in several community groups and a bonafide clown named Pogo, no one could have known that he was spending most of his time luring, raping and murdering young boys. Part 1 will cover Gacy's life up until his first 2 murders.



Sources:



John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante



The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker



Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill



Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan



Better Help

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talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month

at betterhelp.com/morbid



Gabi Insurance

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:31:20 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/john-wayne-gacy-part-1-ymGwdfN0 Finally, we reach the Killer Clown. John Wayne Gacy murdered at least 33 young, teenaged boys during his reign on terror. As a beloved member of his community, an active member in several community groups and a bonafide clown named Pogo, no one could have known that he was spending most of his time luring, raping and murdering young boys. Part 1 will cover Gacy's life up until his first 2 murders.



Sources:



John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante



The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker



Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill



Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan



Better Help

Visit betterhelp.com/morbid and join the over 800,000 people

talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month

at betterhelp.com/morbid



Gabi Insurance

Take two minutes - right now – to see how much you can save on your car and homeowners insurance. Go to Gabi.com/MORBID.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

]]> John Wayne Gacy Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:23 Finally, we reach the Killer Clown. John Wayne Gacy murdered at least 33 young, teenaged boys during his reign on terror. As a beloved member of his community, an active member in several community groups and a bonafide clown named Pogo, no one could have known that he was spending most of his time luring, raping and murdering young boys. Part 1 will cover Gacy's life up until his first 2 murders. Sources: John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan Better Help Visit betterhelp.com/morbid and join the over 800,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/morbid Gabi Insurance Take two minutes - right now – to see how much you can save on your car and homeowners insurance. Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. Finally, we reach the Killer Clown. John Wayne Gacy murdered at least 33 young, teenaged boys during his reign on terror. As a beloved member of his community, an active member in several community groups and a bonafide clown named Pogo, no one could have known that he was spending most of his time luring, raping and murdering young boys. Part 1 will cover Gacy's life up until his first 2 murders. Sources: John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam Amirante The Man Who Killed Boys: The John Wayne Gacy Story by Clifford L. Linedecker Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Tim Cahill Killer Clown by Terry Sullivan Better Help Visit betterhelp.com/morbid and join the over 800,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for Morbid listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/morbid Gabi Insurance Take two minutes - right now – to see how much you can save on your car and homeowners insurance. Go to Gabi.com/MORBID. exhibit c true full 134 tag:audioboom.com,2020-04-23:/posts/7564573 BONUS EPISODE: Discussing "The Invisible Man" With Johnny and Tyler from That's Spooky I wanted to name this episode "Leigh Whannell" but alas, I went a different path. Tonight in this special bonus episode, we talk about The Invisible Man with the always funny and always beautiful Johnny and Tyler from the That's Spooky podcast! It's quarantine, so why not just do alllll the content!

*******WARNING: Skip to around the 16 minute mark to skip over banter/discussion of RuPaul's Drag Race/Us discovering our drag identities. Your loss but we will understand if you just want to get to the meat of the episode! This was so much fun and we think you guys will love a little fun with the spooky! Enjoy!



Thanks to That's Spooky! You can listen to them anywhere and follow them here:

Instagram: ThatsSpookyPod

Twitter: ThatsSpookyPod


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:35:11 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-discussing-the-invisible-man-with-johnny-and-tyler-from-thats-spooky-QMCU9Obr I wanted to name this episode "Leigh Whannell" but alas, I went a different path. Tonight in this special bonus episode, we talk about The Invisible Man with the always funny and always beautiful Johnny and Tyler from the That's Spooky podcast! It's quarantine, so why not just do alllll the content!

*******WARNING: Skip to around the 16 minute mark to skip over banter/discussion of RuPaul's Drag Race/Us discovering our drag identities. Your loss but we will understand if you just want to get to the meat of the episode! This was so much fun and we think you guys will love a little fun with the spooky! Enjoy!



Thanks to That's Spooky! You can listen to them anywhere and follow them here:

Instagram: ThatsSpookyPod

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]]> BONUS EPISODE: Discussing "The Invisible Man" With Johnny and Tyler from That's Spooky Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 02:17:27 I wanted to name this episode "Leigh Whannell" but alas, I went a different path. Tonight in this special bonus episode, we talk about The Invisible Man with the always funny and always beautiful Johnny and Tyler from the That's Spooky podcast! It's quarantine, so why not just do alllll the content! *******WARNING: Skip to around the 16 minute mark to skip over banter/discussion of RuPaul's Drag Race/Us discovering our drag identities. Your loss but we will understand if you just want to get to the meat of the episode! This was so much fun and we think you guys will love a little fun with the spooky! Enjoy! Thanks to That's Spooky! You can listen to them anywhere and follow them here: Instagram: ThatsSpookyPod Twitter: ThatsSpookyPod I wanted to name this episode "Leigh Whannell" but alas, I went a different path. Tonight in this special bonus episode, we talk about The Invisible Man with the always funny and always beautiful Johnny and Tyler from the That's Spooky podcast! It's quarantine, so why not just do alllll the content! *******WARNING: Skip to around the 16 minute mark to skip over banter/discussion of RuPaul's Drag Race/Us discovering our drag identities. Your loss but we will understand if you just want to get to the meat of the episode! This was so much fun and we think you guys will love a little fun with the spooky! Enjoy! Thanks to That's Spooky! You can listen to them anywhere and follow them here: Instagram: ThatsSpookyPod Twitter: ThatsSpookyPod exhibit c true full 140 tag:audioboom.com,2020-04-16:/posts/7558153 The Mysterious Murder of Karina Holmer During the Summer Solstice of 1996,  Karina Holmer, a 20 year old nanny from Sweden was found brutally slain, severed in half at the waist in a dumpster in Boston. Was it her host family from the wealthy town of Dover, Ma? Was it the mysterious man with the dog? Was it a strange rocker who lived nearby? This unsolved case haunts Boston to this day. Tonight, we don't figure it out but we sure try.



Sources:

https://truecrimedaily.com/2015/08/07/the-brutal-unsolved-murder-of-karina-holmer/



https://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/19960628/News/306289960



https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2019/06/24/remembering-karina-holmer-by-name-not-just-by-the-crime-that-killed-her



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]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:08:31 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-murder-of-karina-holmer-nmhawSzz During the Summer Solstice of 1996,  Karina Holmer, a 20 year old nanny from Sweden was found brutally slain, severed in half at the waist in a dumpster in Boston. Was it her host family from the wealthy town of Dover, Ma? Was it the mysterious man with the dog? Was it a strange rocker who lived nearby? This unsolved case haunts Boston to this day. Tonight, we don't figure it out but we sure try.



Sources:

https://truecrimedaily.com/2015/08/07/the-brutal-unsolved-murder-of-karina-holmer/



https://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/19960628/News/306289960



https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2019/06/24/remembering-karina-holmer-by-name-not-just-by-the-crime-that-killed-her



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]]> The Mysterious Murder of Karina Holmer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:31 During the Summer Solstice of 1996,  Karina Holmer, a 20 year old nanny from Sweden was found brutally slain, severed in half at the waist in a dumpster in Boston. Was it her host family from the wealthy town of Dover, Ma? Was it the mysterious man with the dog? Was it a strange rocker who lived nearby? This unsolved case haunts Boston to this day. Tonight, we don't figure it out but we sure try. Sources: https://truecrimedaily.com/2015/08/07/the-brutal-unsolved-murder-of-karina-holmer/ https://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/19960628/News/306289960 https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2019/06/24/remembering-karina-holmer-by-name-not-just-by-the-crime-that-killed-her https://apps.bostonglobe.com/true-crime/half-a-body/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Care/Of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 During the Summer Solstice of 1996,  Karina Holmer, a 20 year old nanny from Sweden was found brutally slain, severed in half at the waist in a dumpster in Boston. Was it her host family from the wealthy town of Dover, Ma? Was it the mysterious man with the dog? Was it a strange rocker who lived nearby? This unsolved case haunts Boston to this day. Tonight, we don't figure it out but we sure try. Sources: https://truecrimedaily.com/2015/08/07/the-brutal-unsolved-murder-of-karina-holmer/ https://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/19960628/News/306289960 https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2019/06/24/remembering-karina-holmer-by-name-not-just-by-the-crime-that-killed-her https://apps.bostonglobe.com/true-crime/half-a-body/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. Care/Of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 exhibit c true full 132 tag:audioboom.com,2020-04-13:/posts/7554704 Where is Don Lewis? Does Carole Baskin Know? Mini Morbid (Not Really) Tiger King was a trip. But what the hell happened to Don Lewis? A lot of speculation and a complete lack of evidence has made for a truly compelling mystery in the disappearance of Carole Baskin's second husband, Don. Tonight, we discuss the hype, the mystery and the craziness that is this case.



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]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 03:29:01 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/where-is-don-lewis-does-carole-baskin-know-mini-morbid-not-really-2XqkNHbW Tiger King was a trip. But what the hell happened to Don Lewis? A lot of speculation and a complete lack of evidence has made for a truly compelling mystery in the disappearance of Carole Baskin's second husband, Don. Tonight, we discuss the hype, the mystery and the craziness that is this case.



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]]> Where is Don Lewis? Does Carole Baskin Know? Mini Morbid (Not Really) Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:06 Tiger King was a trip. But what the hell happened to Don Lewis? A lot of speculation and a complete lack of evidence has made for a truly compelling mystery in the disappearance of Carole Baskin's second husband, Don. Tonight, we discuss the hype, the mystery and the craziness that is this case. Check out our sponsors! Simplisafe Right now when you head to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID our listeners will get free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial. From SimpliSafe and all of us here, wishing you safety and good health. Stamps.com Right now, my/our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. Tiger King was a trip. But what the hell happened to Don Lewis? A lot of speculation and a complete lack of evidence has made for a truly compelling mystery in the disappearance of Carole Baskin's second husband, Don. Tonight, we discuss the hype, the mystery and the craziness that is this case. Check out our sponsors! Simplisafe Right now when you head to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID our listeners will get free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial. From SimpliSafe and all of us here, wishing you safety and good health. Stamps.com Right now, my/our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in MORBID. exhibit c true full 131 tag:audioboom.com,2020-04-12:/posts/7554308 Listener Tales 12 Because Covid19 is such a bitch, we think you could use a dose of your own sometimes hilarious and always delightfully spooky listener tales! Come on in this episode for demons on the ceiling, a toddler who remembers his life on the Titanic, a creepy Santa at the buffet, a beautiful tale of friendship that tragically ends in murder, a legitimate bridge troll and some spooky ass imaginary friends.



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]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2020 02:19:20 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-12-AygErD1h Because Covid19 is such a bitch, we think you could use a dose of your own sometimes hilarious and always delightfully spooky listener tales! Come on in this episode for demons on the ceiling, a toddler who remembers his life on the Titanic, a creepy Santa at the buffet, a beautiful tale of friendship that tragically ends in murder, a legitimate bridge troll and some spooky ass imaginary friends.



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]]> Listener Tales 12 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:50 Because Covid19 is such a bitch, we think you could use a dose of your own sometimes hilarious and always delightfully spooky listener tales! Come on in this episode for demons on the ceiling, a toddler who remembers his life on the Titanic, a creepy Santa at the buffet, a beautiful tale of friendship that tragically ends in murder, a legitimate bridge troll and some spooky ass imaginary friends. Check out our sponsor! Embr Wave To receive $50 off of your order head to embrwave.com/morbid, again that's embrwave.com/morbid to receive $50 off your order. Because Covid19 is such a bitch, we think you could use a dose of your own sometimes hilarious and always delightfully spooky listener tales! Come on in this episode for demons on the ceiling, a toddler who remembers his life on the Titanic, a creepy Santa at the buffet, a beautiful tale of friendship that tragically ends in murder, a legitimate bridge troll and some spooky ass imaginary friends. Check out our sponsor! Embr Wave To receive $50 off of your order head to embrwave.com/morbid, again that's embrwave.com/morbid to receive $50 off your order. exhibit c true full 137 tag:audioboom.com,2020-04-06:/posts/7548800 The History of the Ouija Mini Morbid We decided to take a slightly lighter subject after a heavy episode this week. Tonight, we dive deep into the emergence of spiritualism and the creation and demonizing of the Ouija Board. We end it all with a couple of listener tales specifically referencing some Ouija Board madness! Come on in, it is spooky as hell in here!



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]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2020 00:30:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-history-of-the-ouija-mini-morbid-jb_h2cej We decided to take a slightly lighter subject after a heavy episode this week. Tonight, we dive deep into the emergence of spiritualism and the creation and demonizing of the Ouija Board. We end it all with a couple of listener tales specifically referencing some Ouija Board madness! Come on in, it is spooky as hell in here!



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]]> The History of the Ouija Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:23 We decided to take a slightly lighter subject after a heavy episode this week. Tonight, we dive deep into the emergence of spiritualism and the creation and demonizing of the Ouija Board. We end it all with a couple of listener tales specifically referencing some Ouija Board madness! Come on in, it is spooky as hell in here! Visit our sponsors! Best Fiends Best Fiends has thousands of levels already, with new levels, events, and characters added every month. It’s hours of fun right at your fingertips—and you can even play offline! With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Daily Harvest Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! That’s promo code MORBID for twenty-five dollars off your first box at DailyHarvest.com We decided to take a slightly lighter subject after a heavy episode this week. Tonight, we dive deep into the emergence of spiritualism and the creation and demonizing of the Ouija Board. We end it all with a couple of listener tales specifically referencing some Ouija Board madness! Come on in, it is spooky as hell in here! Visit our sponsors! Best Fiends Best Fiends has thousands of levels already, with new levels, events, and characters added every month. It’s hours of fun right at your fingertips—and you can even play offline! With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Daily Harvest Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! That’s promo code MORBID for twenty-five dollars off your first box at DailyHarvest.com exhibit c true full 130 tag:audioboom.com,2020-04-05:/posts/7548327 Kelly Anne Bates Today's episode is a tough one, but it is one that we think is important to share. Kelly Anne Bates was a 14 year old child when she met a much older Dave Smith. While her parents helplessly looked on, she slipped further and further into his grasp until finally, he snuffed her out in one of the most gruesome murders to date. 



During this uncertain time, we know a lot of people have found themselves quarantined in a dangerous situation, quite possibly with their abusers. Kelly's story is an extreme case but it is a reality for those in abusive relationships. If you find yourself in trouble, here are some ways to reach out for help:



Advocates at the National Domestic Violence Hotline are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages.

Battered women’s support services 604-652-1867 or send us an email at intake@bwss.org
Call 604-687-1867 or 1-855-687-1868 or text 604-652-1867

Last week, local authorities in Spain and the Canary Islands have advised victims of abuse to go to their pharmacies and to use the code word ‘mask 19’ for help.

In the UK, the Independent Office for Police Conduct advises anyone who feels afraid of being overheard when dialing ‘999’ to listen to the questions from the phone operator, respond by coughing or tapping the handset if you can and press ‘55’.



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]]> Sun, 5 Apr 2020 02:37:36 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/kelly-anne-bates-6e7C6rvR Today's episode is a tough one, but it is one that we think is important to share. Kelly Anne Bates was a 14 year old child when she met a much older Dave Smith. While her parents helplessly looked on, she slipped further and further into his grasp until finally, he snuffed her out in one of the most gruesome murders to date. 



During this uncertain time, we know a lot of people have found themselves quarantined in a dangerous situation, quite possibly with their abusers. Kelly's story is an extreme case but it is a reality for those in abusive relationships. If you find yourself in trouble, here are some ways to reach out for help:



Advocates at the National Domestic Violence Hotline are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages.

Battered women’s support services 604-652-1867 or send us an email at intake@bwss.org
Call 604-687-1867 or 1-855-687-1868 or text 604-652-1867

Last week, local authorities in Spain and the Canary Islands have advised victims of abuse to go to their pharmacies and to use the code word ‘mask 19’ for help.

In the UK, the Independent Office for Police Conduct advises anyone who feels afraid of being overheard when dialing ‘999’ to listen to the questions from the phone operator, respond by coughing or tapping the handset if you can and press ‘55’.



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]]> Kelly Anne Bates Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:43:31 Today's episode is a tough one, but it is one that we think is important to share. Kelly Anne Bates was a 14 year old child when she met a much older Dave Smith. While her parents helplessly looked on, she slipped further and further into his grasp until finally, he snuffed her out in one of the most gruesome murders to date.  During this uncertain time, we know a lot of people have found themselves quarantined in a dangerous situation, quite possibly with their abusers. Kelly's story is an extreme case but it is a reality for those in abusive relationships. If you find yourself in trouble, here are some ways to reach out for help: Advocates at the National Domestic Violence Hotline are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. Battered women’s support services 604-652-1867 or send us an email at intake@bwss.org Call 604-687-1867 or 1-855-687-1868 or text 604-652-1867 Last week, local authorities in Spain and the Canary Islands have advised victims of abuse to go to their pharmacies and to use the code word ‘mask 19’ for help. In the UK, the Independent Office for Police Conduct advises anyone who feels afraid of being overheard when dialing ‘999’ to listen to the questions from the phone operator, respond by coughing or tapping the handset if you can and press ‘55’. https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a32015540/domestic-violence-covid-19-code-word/ Visit out sponsors! First Leaf Sign up today to get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping for a year! Just go to Try Firstleaf.com/MORBID. Causebox Our listeners get an exclusive discount- go to www.causebox.com/morbid and use the code morbid to get your first box for 30% off- as in you can get your first box worth over $250+ for less than $39. Today's episode is a tough one, but it is one that we think is important to share. Kelly Anne Bates was a 14 year old child when she met a much older Dave Smith. While her parents helplessly looked on, she slipped further and further into his grasp until finally, he snuffed her out in one of the most gruesome murders to date.  During this uncertain time, we know a lot of people have found themselves quarantined in a dangerous situation, quite possibly with their abusers. Kelly's story is an extreme case but it is a reality for those in abusive relationships. If you find yourself in trouble, here are some ways to reach out for help: Advocates at the National Domestic Violence Hotline are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. Battered women’s support services 604-652-1867 or send us an email at intake@bwss.org Call 604-687-1867 or 1-855-687-1868 or text 604-652-1867 Last week, local authorities in Spain and the Canary Islands have advised victims of abuse to go to their pharmacies and to use the code word ‘mask 19’ for help. In the UK, the Independent Office for Police Conduct advises anyone who feels afraid of being overheard when dialing ‘999’ to listen to the questions from the phone operator, respond by coughing or tapping the handset if you can and press ‘55’. https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a32015540/domestic-violence-covid-19-code-word/ Visit out sponsors! First Leaf Sign up today to get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping for a year! Just go to Try Firstleaf.com/MORBID. Causebox Our listeners get an exclusive discount- go to www.causebox.com/morbid and use the code morbid to get your first box for 30% off- as in you can get your first box worth over $250+ for less than $39. exhibit c true full 129 tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-29:/posts/7542942 The Abduction of Jayme Closs Mini Morbid It's an Ash Mini, guys! Because Alaina still has to work through the Covid19 pandemic, Ash took this one on and slayed the game. The brutal murders of James and Denise Closs and the horrific abduction of their daughter Jayme is something we probably all remember dominating the headlines in 2018. Luckily, the story has as good an ending as we can hope for in a tale like this one and Jayme emerged a warrior who used her strength and wits to survive and now thrive while her abductor Jake Patterson rots for the rest of his life.



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]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2020 23:02:11 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-abduction-of-jayme-closs-mini-morbid-2pfXhVJO It's an Ash Mini, guys! Because Alaina still has to work through the Covid19 pandemic, Ash took this one on and slayed the game. The brutal murders of James and Denise Closs and the horrific abduction of their daughter Jayme is something we probably all remember dominating the headlines in 2018. Luckily, the story has as good an ending as we can hope for in a tale like this one and Jayme emerged a warrior who used her strength and wits to survive and now thrive while her abductor Jake Patterson rots for the rest of his life.



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]]> The Abduction of Jayme Closs Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:41:02 It's an Ash Mini, guys! Because Alaina still has to work through the Covid19 pandemic, Ash took this one on and slayed the game. The brutal murders of James and Denise Closs and the horrific abduction of their daughter Jayme is something we probably all remember dominating the headlines in 2018. Luckily, the story has as good an ending as we can hope for in a tale like this one and Jayme emerged a warrior who used her strength and wits to survive and now thrive while her abductor Jake Patterson rots for the rest of his life. Visit our sponsors for this episode! Upstart See why Upstart is top ranked in their category with a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Raycon Now’s the time to get the latest and greatest from Raycon. Get 15% off your order at Buyraycon.com/morbid  and enter discount code Morbid15  Get 15% off wireless earbuds! Do it! It's an Ash Mini, guys! Because Alaina still has to work through the Covid19 pandemic, Ash took this one on and slayed the game. The brutal murders of James and Denise Closs and the horrific abduction of their daughter Jayme is something we probably all remember dominating the headlines in 2018. Luckily, the story has as good an ending as we can hope for in a tale like this one and Jayme emerged a warrior who used her strength and wits to survive and now thrive while her abductor Jake Patterson rots for the rest of his life. Visit our sponsors for this episode! Upstart See why Upstart is top ranked in their category with a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Raycon Now’s the time to get the latest and greatest from Raycon. Get 15% off your order at Buyraycon.com/morbid  and enter discount code Morbid15  Get 15% off wireless earbuds! Do it! exhibit c true full 128 tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-29:/posts/7542634 Spirit & Demon Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life Tonight we are getting weird and spooky. In a true, "Don't try this at home" moment, we dive into the world of scary-ass spooky games to summon spirits and the occasional demon to play some games with you. Honestly, just talking about these games will chill your bones but please, don't try this at home. No one wants a groaning daemon who won't leave after a rousing game of hide and seek.



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]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2020 02:45:13 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spirit-demon-games-that-will-ruin-your-actual-life-hmmyJUKU Tonight we are getting weird and spooky. In a true, "Don't try this at home" moment, we dive into the world of scary-ass spooky games to summon spirits and the occasional demon to play some games with you. Honestly, just talking about these games will chill your bones but please, don't try this at home. No one wants a groaning daemon who won't leave after a rousing game of hide and seek.



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]]> Spirit & Demon Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:29 Tonight we are getting weird and spooky. In a true, "Don't try this at home" moment, we dive into the world of scary-ass spooky games to summon spirits and the occasional demon to play some games with you. Honestly, just talking about these games will chill your bones but please, don't try this at home. No one wants a groaning daemon who won't leave after a rousing game of hide and seek. Check out our sponsors for this episode! Embr Wave To receive $50 off of your order head to embrwave.com/morbid Tonight we are getting weird and spooky. In a true, "Don't try this at home" moment, we dive into the world of scary-ass spooky games to summon spirits and the occasional demon to play some games with you. Honestly, just talking about these games will chill your bones but please, don't try this at home. No one wants a groaning daemon who won't leave after a rousing game of hide and seek. Check out our sponsors for this episode! Embr Wave To receive $50 off of your order head to embrwave.com/morbid exhibit c true full 127 tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-23:/posts/7537405 Listener Tales 11 It's a really fun Listener Tales tonight, guys! Join us as we fight off a half goat/half man demon, summon the Jeepers Creepers demon, time travel in Australia, say goodbye to that bitch in a bonnet, bite the bits off a potential rapist and dodge a possible decapitation. It's intense in here.



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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2020 05:28:03 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-11-KkQvmqj6 It's a really fun Listener Tales tonight, guys! Join us as we fight off a half goat/half man demon, summon the Jeepers Creepers demon, time travel in Australia, say goodbye to that bitch in a bonnet, bite the bits off a potential rapist and dodge a possible decapitation. It's intense in here.



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]]> Listener Tales 11 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:28 It's a really fun Listener Tales tonight, guys! Join us as we fight off a half goat/half man demon, summon the Jeepers Creepers demon, time travel in Australia, say goodbye to that bitch in a bonnet, bite the bits off a potential rapist and dodge a possible decapitation. It's intense in here. Visit our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart is top ranked in their category with a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Native For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code morbid during checkout! It's a really fun Listener Tales tonight, guys! Join us as we fight off a half goat/half man demon, summon the Jeepers Creepers demon, time travel in Australia, say goodbye to that bitch in a bonnet, bite the bits off a potential rapist and dodge a possible decapitation. It's intense in here. Visit our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart is top ranked in their category with a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Native For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code morbid during checkout! exhibit c true full 132 tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-23:/posts/7537309 The West Memphis 3 Part 4 It's finally here....the conclusion of our month-long coverage of the West Memphis 3. In this last episode, we talk about Damien, Jason and Jessie's lives in prison, the movement to free them, John Mark Byers and Terry Hobbs' roles in this case and the three's lives outside of prison walls.



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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2020 01:16:53 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-west-memphis-3-part-4-VrrM3vwF It's finally here....the conclusion of our month-long coverage of the West Memphis 3. In this last episode, we talk about Damien, Jason and Jessie's lives in prison, the movement to free them, John Mark Byers and Terry Hobbs' roles in this case and the three's lives outside of prison walls.



West of Memphis Doc

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2130321/



https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/



HBO Paradise Lost 1 The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills

HBO Paradise Lost 2 Revelations

HBO Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory



Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt



Life After Death by Damien Echols



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Almost Home by Damien Echols



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]]> The West Memphis 3 Part 4 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:36:23 It's finally here....the conclusion of our month-long coverage of the West Memphis 3. In this last episode, we talk about Damien, Jason and Jessie's lives in prison, the movement to free them, John Mark Byers and Terry Hobbs' roles in this case and the three's lives outside of prison walls. West of Memphis Doc https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2130321/ https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/ HBO Paradise Lost 1 The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills HBO Paradise Lost 2 Revelations HBO Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt Life After Death by Damien Echols Dark Spell: Surviving the Sentence by Mara Leveritt Almost Home by Damien Echols Visit our sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/Morbid and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid9 and use code morbid9 for 10 free meals including free shipping CauseBox The best part is that of course I got my listeners an exclusive discount- go to www.causebox.com/morbid and use the code morbid to get your first box for 30% off- as in you can get your first box worth over $250+ for less than $39. It's finally here....the conclusion of our month-long coverage of the West Memphis 3. In this last episode, we talk about Damien, Jason and Jessie's lives in prison, the movement to free them, John Mark Byers and Terry Hobbs' roles in this case and the three's lives outside of prison walls. West of Memphis Doc https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2130321/ https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/ HBO Paradise Lost 1 The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills HBO Paradise Lost 2 Revelations HBO Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt Life After Death by Damien Echols Dark Spell: Surviving the Sentence by Mara Leveritt Almost Home by Damien Echols Visit our sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/Morbid and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid9 and use code morbid9 for 10 free meals including free shipping CauseBox The best part is that of course I got my listeners an exclusive discount- go to www.causebox.com/morbid and use the code morbid to get your first box for 30% off- as in you can get your first box worth over $250+ for less than $39. exhibit c true full 126 tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-16:/posts/7531529 The West Memphis Three part 3 We are in the home stretch with one of the most frustrating and horrifying cases we can remember. In this part of our 4 part series, we cover the trials of Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin and Damien Echols. There are recanted witness testimonies galore, straight up lying under oath, full moon evidence and one hell of a "hunch". Come on in and join us for a tale of miscarriage of justice that will keep you up at night.



Sources:

https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/



HBO Paradise Lost 1 The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills

HBO Paradise Lost 2 Revelations

HBO Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory



Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt



Life After Death by Damien Echols



Dark Spell: Surviving the Sentence by Mara Leveritt



Almost Home by Damien Echols





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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2020 03:09:49 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-west-memphis-three-part-3-vAldVa7q We are in the home stretch with one of the most frustrating and horrifying cases we can remember. In this part of our 4 part series, we cover the trials of Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin and Damien Echols. There are recanted witness testimonies galore, straight up lying under oath, full moon evidence and one hell of a "hunch". Come on in and join us for a tale of miscarriage of justice that will keep you up at night.



Sources:

https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/



HBO Paradise Lost 1 The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills

HBO Paradise Lost 2 Revelations

HBO Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory



Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt



Life After Death by Damien Echols



Dark Spell: Surviving the Sentence by Mara Leveritt



Almost Home by Damien Echols





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]]> The West Memphis Three part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:38:24 We are in the home stretch with one of the most frustrating and horrifying cases we can remember. In this part of our 4 part series, we cover the trials of Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin and Damien Echols. There are recanted witness testimonies galore, straight up lying under oath, full moon evidence and one hell of a "hunch". Come on in and join us for a tale of miscarriage of justice that will keep you up at night. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/ HBO Paradise Lost 1 The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills HBO Paradise Lost 2 Revelations HBO Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt Life After Death by Damien Echols Dark Spell: Surviving the Sentence by Mara Leveritt Almost Home by Damien Echols Thanks to our sponsors! SimpliSafe Go to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID today and you’ll get FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. You’ve got nothing to lose! Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer you can’t get anywhere else! Go to Embark.com now! and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog DNA Test Kit. Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 We are in the home stretch with one of the most frustrating and horrifying cases we can remember. In this part of our 4 part series, we cover the trials of Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin and Damien Echols. There are recanted witness testimonies galore, straight up lying under oath, full moon evidence and one hell of a "hunch". Come on in and join us for a tale of miscarriage of justice that will keep you up at night. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/ HBO Paradise Lost 1 The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills HBO Paradise Lost 2 Revelations HBO Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt Life After Death by Damien Echols Dark Spell: Surviving the Sentence by Mara Leveritt Almost Home by Damien Echols Thanks to our sponsors! SimpliSafe Go to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID today and you’ll get FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. You’ve got nothing to lose! Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer you can’t get anywhere else! Go to Embark.com now! and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog DNA Test Kit. Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 exhibit c true full 125 tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-15:/posts/7531034 Spooky Roads Volume 3 It's another installment of Spooky/Fucked up Roads! Tonight we talk about a neglectful mother from beyond, a Bunnyman, an exotic light that will have you feeling insecure and a road raging ghost who isn't here for your shit. Thanks to our listeners who helped us discover these spooky places!



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]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2020 01:01:17 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-roads-volume-3-TcfIsEiC It's another installment of Spooky/Fucked up Roads! Tonight we talk about a neglectful mother from beyond, a Bunnyman, an exotic light that will have you feeling insecure and a road raging ghost who isn't here for your shit. Thanks to our listeners who helped us discover these spooky places!



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]]> Spooky Roads Volume 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:57 It's another installment of Spooky/Fucked up Roads! Tonight we talk about a neglectful mother from beyond, a Bunnyman, an exotic light that will have you feeling insecure and a road raging ghost who isn't here for your shit. Thanks to our listeners who helped us discover these spooky places! Thanks to our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart is top ranked in their category with a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Penrose Hill Sign up with my link and you’ll get an exclusive intro offer! 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/MORBID. It's another installment of Spooky/Fucked up Roads! Tonight we talk about a neglectful mother from beyond, a Bunnyman, an exotic light that will have you feeling insecure and a road raging ghost who isn't here for your shit. Thanks to our listeners who helped us discover these spooky places! Thanks to our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart is top ranked in their category with a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Penrose Hill Sign up with my link and you’ll get an exclusive intro offer! 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/MORBID. exhibit c true full 129 tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-09:/posts/7525218 The Blackburn Cult Mini Morbid Tonight's episode is a dive into a cult started by a saucy mother/daughter duo who were sometimes sisters! Come on in for a rapture that never comes, some DIY mummies and some seriously sketchy characters from the 1920s. The Blackburn Cult was not your momma's cult.....it was actually Ruth's momma's cult.



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]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2020 02:05:20 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-blackburn-cult-mini-morbid-EnozddQ5 Tonight's episode is a dive into a cult started by a saucy mother/daughter duo who were sometimes sisters! Come on in for a rapture that never comes, some DIY mummies and some seriously sketchy characters from the 1920s. The Blackburn Cult was not your momma's cult.....it was actually Ruth's momma's cult.



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]]> The Blackburn Cult Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:42:41 Tonight's episode is a dive into a cult started by a saucy mother/daughter duo who were sometimes sisters! Come on in for a rapture that never comes, some DIY mummies and some seriously sketchy characters from the 1920s. The Blackburn Cult was not your momma's cult.....it was actually Ruth's momma's cult. Visit our sponsors! Gabi Take two minutes - right now – to see how much you can save on your car and homeowners insurance. Go to Gabi.com/morbid The Perfect Bar  Right now, Perfect Bar is offering 15% off your online order. Just go to Perfectbar.com/morbid. Shop their refrigerated snacks today to get 15% off your order. Tonight's episode is a dive into a cult started by a saucy mother/daughter duo who were sometimes sisters! Come on in for a rapture that never comes, some DIY mummies and some seriously sketchy characters from the 1920s. The Blackburn Cult was not your momma's cult.....it was actually Ruth's momma's cult. Visit our sponsors! Gabi Take two minutes - right now – to see how much you can save on your car and homeowners insurance. Go to Gabi.com/morbid The Perfect Bar  Right now, Perfect Bar is offering 15% off your online order. Just go to Perfectbar.com/morbid. Shop their refrigerated snacks today to get 15% off your order. exhibit c true full 124 tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-08:/posts/7524853 West Memphis 3 Part 2 BREVITY IS NOT MY STRONG SUIT.



So here we are in Part 2 of our deep dive into the twisted tale of the West Memphis 3. In this episode we take a look into Damien, Jason and Jessie's lives as well as the confession that started it all. The West Memphis PD had their work cut out for them with the brutal mutilation and murders of 8 year olds, Christopher Byers, Michael Moore and Steven Branch but instead of rising to the occasion, they seemed to drown under the pressure.



Sources:



https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/



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]]> Sun, 8 Mar 2020 05:43:57 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/west-memphis-3-part-2-lQDC0qb3 BREVITY IS NOT MY STRONG SUIT.



So here we are in Part 2 of our deep dive into the twisted tale of the West Memphis 3. In this episode we take a look into Damien, Jason and Jessie's lives as well as the confession that started it all. The West Memphis PD had their work cut out for them with the brutal mutilation and murders of 8 year olds, Christopher Byers, Michael Moore and Steven Branch but instead of rising to the occasion, they seemed to drown under the pressure.



Sources:



https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/



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]]> West Memphis 3 Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:33:29 BREVITY IS NOT MY STRONG SUIT. So here we are in Part 2 of our deep dive into the twisted tale of the West Memphis 3. In this episode we take a look into Damien, Jason and Jessie's lives as well as the confession that started it all. The West Memphis PD had their work cut out for them with the brutal mutilation and murders of 8 year olds, Christopher Byers, Michael Moore and Steven Branch but instead of rising to the occasion, they seemed to drown under the pressure. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/ HBO Paradise Lost 1 The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills HBO Paradise Lost 2 Revelations HBO Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt Life After Death by Damien Echols Dark Spell: Surviving the Sentence by Mara Leveritt Almost Home by Damien Echols Visit our sponsors! Hunt-a-Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/morbid and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. SimpliSafe Go to SimpliSafe.com/morbid today and you’ll get FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. You’ve got nothing to lose! Best Fiends Best Fiends has thousands of levels already, with new levels, events, and characters added every month. It’s hours of fun right at your fingertips—and you can even play offline! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. BREVITY IS NOT MY STRONG SUIT. So here we are in Part 2 of our deep dive into the twisted tale of the West Memphis 3. In this episode we take a look into Damien, Jason and Jessie's lives as well as the confession that started it all. The West Memphis PD had their work cut out for them with the brutal mutilation and murders of 8 year olds, Christopher Byers, Michael Moore and Steven Branch but instead of rising to the occasion, they seemed to drown under the pressure. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/ HBO Paradise Lost 1 The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills HBO Paradise Lost 2 Revelations HBO Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt Life After Death by Damien Echols Dark Spell: Surviving the Sentence by Mara Leveritt Almost Home by Damien Echols Visit our sponsors! Hunt-a-Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/morbid and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. SimpliSafe Go to SimpliSafe.com/morbid today and you’ll get FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. You’ve got nothing to lose! Best Fiends Best Fiends has thousands of levels already, with new levels, events, and characters added every month. It’s hours of fun right at your fingertips—and you can even play offline! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. exhibit c true full 123 tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-02:/posts/7519083 Listener Tales 10 It's another installment of Listener Tales! These are some of our favorite episodes and you guys really didn't diappoint this time around. Tonight we talk about possible killer clowns, a creepy stepmom with a knife, an ex who tries to murder people, an Australian mum who puts us all to shame, a dead Toby and an ambulance ride with a DAYMON!



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]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2020 04:45:43 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-10-0sIiNRbp It's another installment of Listener Tales! These are some of our favorite episodes and you guys really didn't diappoint this time around. Tonight we talk about possible killer clowns, a creepy stepmom with a knife, an ex who tries to murder people, an Australian mum who puts us all to shame, a dead Toby and an ambulance ride with a DAYMON!



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]]> Listener Tales 10 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:51 It's another installment of Listener Tales! These are some of our favorite episodes and you guys really didn't diappoint this time around. Tonight we talk about possible killer clowns, a creepy stepmom with a knife, an ex who tries to murder people, an Australian mum who puts us all to shame, a dead Toby and an ambulance ride with a DAYMON! Visit our sponsors! Ettitude Ettitude sheets--they’re soft as silk, breathable as linen, but at the price of cotton. You’re going to love them! When you support our sponsors, you support our show. And right now my/our listeners will get 20% off their sheet set… and FREE shipping! Just text TRUE to 64-000. Zola Go to Zola.com/morbid today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. You can also get a FREE personalized paper sample before you purchase. It's another installment of Listener Tales! These are some of our favorite episodes and you guys really didn't diappoint this time around. Tonight we talk about possible killer clowns, a creepy stepmom with a knife, an ex who tries to murder people, an Australian mum who puts us all to shame, a dead Toby and an ambulance ride with a DAYMON! Visit our sponsors! Ettitude Ettitude sheets--they’re soft as silk, breathable as linen, but at the price of cotton. You’re going to love them! When you support our sponsors, you support our show. And right now my/our listeners will get 20% off their sheet set… and FREE shipping! Just text TRUE to 64-000. Zola Go to Zola.com/morbid today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. You can also get a FREE personalized paper sample before you purchase. exhibit c true full 126 tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-02:/posts/7519042 The West Memphis Three Part 1 This is going to be a doozy of a series, weirdos. Tonight, we start our deep coverage of the West Memphis Three case. Part 1 will cover the tragic murders of 8 year olds Christopher Byers. Michael Moore and Steve Branch in May 1993, as well as the beginning of the investigation that eventually led to a legendary trial and three convictions.



Sources:

https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/



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]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2020 02:53:40 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-west-memphis-three-part-1-MFSeBB4p This is going to be a doozy of a series, weirdos. Tonight, we start our deep coverage of the West Memphis Three case. Part 1 will cover the tragic murders of 8 year olds Christopher Byers. Michael Moore and Steve Branch in May 1993, as well as the beginning of the investigation that eventually led to a legendary trial and three convictions.



Sources:

https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/



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]]> The West Memphis Three Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:17 This is going to be a doozy of a series, weirdos. Tonight, we start our deep coverage of the West Memphis Three case. Part 1 will cover the tragic murders of 8 year olds Christopher Byers. Michael Moore and Steve Branch in May 1993, as well as the beginning of the investigation that eventually led to a legendary trial and three convictions. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/ HBO Paradise Lost 1 The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills HBO Paradise Lost 2 Revelations HBO Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt Life After Death by Damien Echols Dark Spell: Surviving the Sentence by Mara Leveritt Almost Home by Damien Echols Visit our sponsors! AMC Shudder To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid. Upstart See why Upstart is top-ranked in their category with over 300 businesses on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Daily Harvest Go to Dailyharvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! This is going to be a doozy of a series, weirdos. Tonight, we start our deep coverage of the West Memphis Three case. Part 1 will cover the tragic murders of 8 year olds Christopher Byers. Michael Moore and Steve Branch in May 1993, as well as the beginning of the investigation that eventually led to a legendary trial and three convictions. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go-free/ HBO Paradise Lost 1 The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills HBO Paradise Lost 2 Revelations HBO Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt Life After Death by Damien Echols Dark Spell: Surviving the Sentence by Mara Leveritt Almost Home by Damien Echols Visit our sponsors! AMC Shudder To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to shudder.com and use promo code morbid. Upstart See why Upstart is top-ranked in their category with over 300 businesses on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Daily Harvest Go to Dailyharvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! exhibit c true full 122 tag:audioboom.com,2020-02-24:/posts/7512513 The Murder of Sarah Stern Mini Morbid Tonight in an Ash-centric Mini Morbid, we dive into the tragic case of Sarah Stern who was brutally murdered by her best friend Liam McAtasney. How far will someone go for money? 



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]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 04:25:59 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-sarah-stern-mini-morbid-KnksxzEi Tonight in an Ash-centric Mini Morbid, we dive into the tragic case of Sarah Stern who was brutally murdered by her best friend Liam McAtasney. How far will someone go for money? 



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]]> The Murder of Sarah Stern Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:41:25 Tonight in an Ash-centric Mini Morbid, we dive into the tragic case of Sarah Stern who was brutally murdered by her best friend Liam McAtasney. How far will someone go for money?  Visit our Sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now just for our listeners you can go to huntakiller.com/morbid and use promocode MORBID at checkout for 20% off your first box.  HelloFresh Get the most meal for you moolah with hello fresh! Go to hellofresh.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10 for 10 free meals including free shipping! Tonight in an Ash-centric Mini Morbid, we dive into the tragic case of Sarah Stern who was brutally murdered by her best friend Liam McAtasney. How far will someone go for money?  Visit our Sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now just for our listeners you can go to huntakiller.com/morbid and use promocode MORBID at checkout for 20% off your first box.  HelloFresh Get the most meal for you moolah with hello fresh! Go to hellofresh.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10 for 10 free meals including free shipping! exhibit c true full 121 tag:audioboom.com,2020-02-24:/posts/7512482 The Tragic Murder of Paige Doherty Paige Doherty was a sweet, beautiful, kind, hardworking young girl. At only 15 years old, she was working part time at a hair salon in Scotland hoping to one day become a stylist. It was on her way to this job one Saturday morning in March 2016, that she met a nightmarish end at the hands of John Leathem, human garbage pile. This is a tragic story but one where Paige's family has really done above and beyond to keep her memory alive and spare other families the grief they have dealt with alone.



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]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 03:18:44 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-murder-of-paige-doherty-rpjBGN8O Paige Doherty was a sweet, beautiful, kind, hardworking young girl. At only 15 years old, she was working part time at a hair salon in Scotland hoping to one day become a stylist. It was on her way to this job one Saturday morning in March 2016, that she met a nightmarish end at the hands of John Leathem, human garbage pile. This is a tragic story but one where Paige's family has really done above and beyond to keep her memory alive and spare other families the grief they have dealt with alone.



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]]> The Tragic Murder of Paige Doherty Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:14 Paige Doherty was a sweet, beautiful, kind, hardworking young girl. At only 15 years old, she was working part time at a hair salon in Scotland hoping to one day become a stylist. It was on her way to this job one Saturday morning in March 2016, that she met a nightmarish end at the hands of John Leathem, human garbage pile. This is a tragic story but one where Paige's family has really done above and beyond to keep her memory alive and spare other families the grief they have dealt with alone. Visit PaigesPromise.com Pout For Paige Facebook group James English Podcast interviewing Pamela Munro Visit our sponsor for this episode: Thrive Causemetics Start thriving and help women in need today by going to Thrivecausemetics.com/morbid and use code morbid for 15% off your first purchase! Paige Doherty was a sweet, beautiful, kind, hardworking young girl. At only 15 years old, she was working part time at a hair salon in Scotland hoping to one day become a stylist. It was on her way to this job one Saturday morning in March 2016, that she met a nightmarish end at the hands of John Leathem, human garbage pile. This is a tragic story but one where Paige's family has really done above and beyond to keep her memory alive and spare other families the grief they have dealt with alone. Visit PaigesPromise.com Pout For Paige Facebook group James English Podcast interviewing Pamela Munro Visit our sponsor for this episode: Thrive Causemetics Start thriving and help women in need today by going to Thrivecausemetics.com/morbid and use code morbid for 15% off your first purchase! exhibit c true full 120 tag:audioboom.com,2020-02-23:/posts/7512065 Dorian Corey: The Mummy In The Drag Queen's Closet Featured heavily in 1990's documentary on the Harlem drag ball scene, Dorian Corey was a legendary queen and an iconic performer. However, a dead man, partially mummified with a bullet in his head was found in her closet after her death in 1990 and instantly made her name synonymous with something decidedly less glamorous. What happened to this man? How did he get there? We may never know.



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]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2020 04:27:23 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dorian-corey-the-mummy-in-the-drag-queens-closet-kBA8fHDT Featured heavily in 1990's documentary on the Harlem drag ball scene, Dorian Corey was a legendary queen and an iconic performer. However, a dead man, partially mummified with a bullet in his head was found in her closet after her death in 1990 and instantly made her name synonymous with something decidedly less glamorous. What happened to this man? How did he get there? We may never know.



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]]> Dorian Corey: The Mummy In The Drag Queen's Closet Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:46 Featured heavily in 1990's documentary on the Harlem drag ball scene, Dorian Corey was a legendary queen and an iconic performer. However, a dead man, partially mummified with a bullet in his head was found in her closet after her death in 1990 and instantly made her name synonymous with something decidedly less glamorous. What happened to this man? How did he get there? We may never know. The New York Magazine Article about Dorian Corey by Jeanie Russell Kasindorf: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=OeQCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA50&lpg=PA50&dq=drag+queen+and+the+mummy&source=bl&ots=9P9lNELRMV&sig=ExToyAJtmc1naRfg0uv2HqUzj5k&hl=en&ei=KRw-TczzLMeh8QP_j4DbCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result#v=onepage&q&f=false Check out our sponsors for this episode Vistaprint Vistaprint wants you to be able to “Own the now” in any situation, which is why our listeners will get free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Just go to vistaprint.com and enter promo code Morbid for free shipping on all business cards, any style any quantity. Limited time offer. Native For 20% off your first purchase go to nativedeodorant.com and use promocode morbid during checkout. Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer you can’t get anywhere else! Go to Embarkvent.com now! And use Promocode morbid to save 15% off your dog dna test kit. Featured heavily in 1990's documentary on the Harlem drag ball scene, Dorian Corey was a legendary queen and an iconic performer. However, a dead man, partially mummified with a bullet in his head was found in her closet after her death in 1990 and instantly made her name synonymous with something decidedly less glamorous. What happened to this man? How did he get there? We may never know. The New York Magazine Article about Dorian Corey by Jeanie Russell Kasindorf: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=OeQCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA50&lpg=PA50&dq=drag+queen+and+the+mummy&source=bl&ots=9P9lNELRMV&sig=ExToyAJtmc1naRfg0uv2HqUzj5k&hl=en&ei=KRw-TczzLMeh8QP_j4DbCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result#v=onepage&q&f=false Check out our sponsors for this episode Vistaprint Vistaprint wants you to be able to “Own the now” in any situation, which is why our listeners will get free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Just go to vistaprint.com and enter promo code Morbid for free shipping on all business cards, any style any quantity. Limited time offer. Native For 20% off your first purchase go to nativedeodorant.com and use promocode morbid during checkout. Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer you can’t get anywhere else! Go to Embarkvent.com now! And use Promocode morbid to save 15% off your dog dna test kit. exhibit c true full 119 tag:audioboom.com,2020-02-17:/posts/7506512 Sleep Paralysis Tonight's episode is a dive into the terrifying world of sleep paralysis. If you have ever experienced this weird place between dreaming and reality, then you know how nightmarish it truly can be. We will cover the science behind it, some legends born from it and then read some of your stories about it!



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]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:45:33 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/sleep-paralysis-nakNCC9I Tonight's episode is a dive into the terrifying world of sleep paralysis. If you have ever experienced this weird place between dreaming and reality, then you know how nightmarish it truly can be. We will cover the science behind it, some legends born from it and then read some of your stories about it!



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]]> Sleep Paralysis Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:27 Tonight's episode is a dive into the terrifying world of sleep paralysis. If you have ever experienced this weird place between dreaming and reality, then you know how nightmarish it truly can be. We will cover the science behind it, some legends born from it and then read some of your stories about it! Visit our sponsors! Imperfect Foods Start saving time, saving money, and saving waste RIGHT NOW - because when you go to Imperfect Foods.com/morbid now through February 16th you’ll get TEN DOLLARS OFF your next FOUR orders -- that’s a total of FORTY DOLLARS OFF! First Leaf Sign up with my link and you’ll get an exclusive intro offer! 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid. Tonight's episode is a dive into the terrifying world of sleep paralysis. If you have ever experienced this weird place between dreaming and reality, then you know how nightmarish it truly can be. We will cover the science behind it, some legends born from it and then read some of your stories about it! Visit our sponsors! Imperfect Foods Start saving time, saving money, and saving waste RIGHT NOW - because when you go to Imperfect Foods.com/morbid now through February 16th you’ll get TEN DOLLARS OFF your next FOUR orders -- that’s a total of FORTY DOLLARS OFF! First Leaf Sign up with my link and you’ll get an exclusive intro offer! 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping! Just go to TRYFirstleaf.com/morbid. exhibit c true full 118 tag:audioboom.com,2020-02-17:/posts/7506500 Flinders Highway AKA The Highway of Death Aussie Madness Australia, you came in hot with a road that deserves its own episode! Flinders Highway is called The Highway of Death and is also known as the real Wolf Creek. Over 12 people have confirmed to have been killed along this stretch of desolate highway and some believe a thrill killer could be behind it all.



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]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:25:21 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/flinders-highway-aka-the-highway-of-death-aussie-madness-EXg1RYP7 Australia, you came in hot with a road that deserves its own episode! Flinders Highway is called The Highway of Death and is also known as the real Wolf Creek. Over 12 people have confirmed to have been killed along this stretch of desolate highway and some believe a thrill killer could be behind it all.



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]]> Flinders Highway AKA The Highway of Death Aussie Madness Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:45:22 Australia, you came in hot with a road that deserves its own episode! Flinders Highway is called The Highway of Death and is also known as the real Wolf Creek. Over 12 people have confirmed to have been killed along this stretch of desolate highway and some believe a thrill killer could be behind it all. Visit our Sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/morbid and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10 for 10 free meals including free shipping. SimpliSafe Visit SimpliSafe.com/MORBID. You’ll get FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. You’ve got nothing to lose! Best Fiends Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Trust me, with over 100 million downloads, this 5-star rated mobile puzzle game is a must play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Australia, you came in hot with a road that deserves its own episode! Flinders Highway is called The Highway of Death and is also known as the real Wolf Creek. Over 12 people have confirmed to have been killed along this stretch of desolate highway and some believe a thrill killer could be behind it all. Visit our Sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/morbid and use promo code MORBID at check out for 20% off your first box. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10 for 10 free meals including free shipping. SimpliSafe Visit SimpliSafe.com/MORBID. You’ll get FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. You’ve got nothing to lose! Best Fiends Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Trust me, with over 100 million downloads, this 5-star rated mobile puzzle game is a must play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! exhibit c true full 117 tag:audioboom.com,2020-02-15:/posts/7505736 The Amazing Survival Tale of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus Part 2 It's finally Part 2 after a short hiatus! In this installment, we cover Gina DeJesus' abduction, more of the nightmare these women went through while spending a decade in Ariel Castro's House of Horrors and their eventual harrowing escape.



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]]> Sat, 15 Feb 2020 07:30:18 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-amazing-survival-tale-of-michelle-knight-amanda-berry-and-gina-dejesus-part-2-kYvtAweb It's finally Part 2 after a short hiatus! In this installment, we cover Gina DeJesus' abduction, more of the nightmare these women went through while spending a decade in Ariel Castro's House of Horrors and their eventual harrowing escape.



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]]> The Amazing Survival Tale of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:28:06 It's finally Part 2 after a short hiatus! In this installment, we cover Gina DeJesus' abduction, more of the nightmare these women went through while spending a decade in Ariel Castro's House of Horrors and their eventual harrowing escape. Thanks to your sponsors! Care/Of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 Upstart See why Upstart is ranked #1 in their category with over 300 businesses on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/MORBID to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Perfect Snacks Right now, Perfect Bar is offering 15% off your online order. Just go to Perfectbar.com/Morbid15 Check out Michelle, Amanda and Gina's books! Finding Me: A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed: A Memoir of the Cleveland Kidnappings https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Me-Reclaimed-Cleveland-Kidnappings-ebook/dp/B00HSNMGBI/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Michelle+knight&qid=1581751607&sr=8-1 Life After Darkness: Finding Healing and Happiness After the Cleveland Kidnappings https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Darkness-Happiness-Kidnappings-ebook/dp/B071YYP4K5/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Michelle+knight&qid=1581751607&sr=8-2 Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Memoir-Survival-Cleveland/dp/B00VEMM38A/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KSIFFH1GFQRV&keywords=gina+dejesus&qid=1581751732&sprefix=gina+deje%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1 It's finally Part 2 after a short hiatus! In this installment, we cover Gina DeJesus' abduction, more of the nightmare these women went through while spending a decade in Ariel Castro's House of Horrors and their eventual harrowing escape. Thanks to your sponsors! Care/Of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 Upstart See why Upstart is ranked #1 in their category with over 300 businesses on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/MORBID to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! Perfect Snacks Right now, Perfect Bar is offering 15% off your online order. Just go to Perfectbar.com/Morbid15 Check out Michelle, Amanda and Gina's books! Finding Me: A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed: A Memoir of the Cleveland Kidnappings https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Me-Reclaimed-Cleveland-Kidnappings-ebook/dp/B00HSNMGBI/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Michelle+knight&qid=1581751607&sr=8-1 Life After Darkness: Finding Healing and Happiness After the Cleveland Kidnappings https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Darkness-Happiness-Kidnappings-ebook/dp/B071YYP4K5/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Michelle+knight&qid=1581751607&sr=8-2 Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Memoir-Survival-Cleveland/dp/B00VEMM38A/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KSIFFH1GFQRV&keywords=gina+dejesus&qid=1581751732&sprefix=gina+deje%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1 exhibit c true full 116 tag:audioboom.com,2020-02-03:/posts/7494037 Listener Tales 9 In tonight's epic Listener Tales episodes, we talk about a too close for comfort landlord, Alaina'a lovely best friend Deb's personal story about the Boston Marathon Bombing, sassin' a robber, a mud pie kidnapping with a happy ending and a ouija board mishap. Come on in, the water is terrifying and strange!



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]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2020 03:04:50 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-9-_rj0OKWc In tonight's epic Listener Tales episodes, we talk about a too close for comfort landlord, Alaina'a lovely best friend Deb's personal story about the Boston Marathon Bombing, sassin' a robber, a mud pie kidnapping with a happy ending and a ouija board mishap. Come on in, the water is terrifying and strange!



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]]> Listener Tales 9 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:06 In tonight's epic Listener Tales episodes, we talk about a too close for comfort landlord, Alaina'a lovely best friend Deb's personal story about the Boston Marathon Bombing, sassin' a robber, a mud pie kidnapping with a happy ending and a ouija board mishap. Come on in, the water is terrifying and strange! Visit our sponsors! VistaPrint Vistaprint wants you to be able to “Own the Now” in any situation, which is why our listeners will get free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Just go to VistaPrint.com and enter promo code Morbid for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Limited time offer.  Warby Parker Free Home Try-On program. Order 5 pairs of glasses and try them on for free for 5 days --there is no obligation to buy! Ships free and includes a pre-paid return shipping label. Head to warbyparker.com/morbid to take the quiz and order your free Home Try-On! Introducing Scout by Warby Parker – comfortable, breathable, and affordable daily contact lenses! Order a trial pack that includes six days’ worth of contacts for only $5 – and then receive $5 off your next Warby Parker order. Learn more at warbyparker.com/morbid. In tonight's epic Listener Tales episodes, we talk about a too close for comfort landlord, Alaina'a lovely best friend Deb's personal story about the Boston Marathon Bombing, sassin' a robber, a mud pie kidnapping with a happy ending and a ouija board mishap. Come on in, the water is terrifying and strange! Visit our sponsors! VistaPrint Vistaprint wants you to be able to “Own the Now” in any situation, which is why our listeners will get free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Just go to VistaPrint.com and enter promo code Morbid for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Limited time offer.  Warby Parker Free Home Try-On program. Order 5 pairs of glasses and try them on for free for 5 days --there is no obligation to buy! Ships free and includes a pre-paid return shipping label. Head to warbyparker.com/morbid to take the quiz and order your free Home Try-On! Introducing Scout by Warby Parker – comfortable, breathable, and affordable daily contact lenses! Order a trial pack that includes six days’ worth of contacts for only $5 – and then receive $5 off your next Warby Parker order. Learn more at warbyparker.com/morbid. exhibit c true full 118 tag:audioboom.com,2020-02-02:/posts/7493660 David Berkowitz "Son of Sam" Live at the Gramercy Theater in NYC This is the copy of our live show from the magical Gramercy Theater in NYC. We take a deep dive into David Berkowitz AKA Son of Sam or Son of Pearl. Hope you enjoy this, because David Berkowitz is the OG Dennis Rader. 



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]]> Sun, 2 Feb 2020 04:13:30 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/david-berkowitz-son-of-sam-live-at-the-gramercy-theater-in-nyc-BPUjnKl9 This is the copy of our live show from the magical Gramercy Theater in NYC. We take a deep dive into David Berkowitz AKA Son of Sam or Son of Pearl. Hope you enjoy this, because David Berkowitz is the OG Dennis Rader. 



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]]> David Berkowitz "Son of Sam" Live at the Gramercy Theater in NYC Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:30:53 This is the copy of our live show from the magical Gramercy Theater in NYC. We take a deep dive into David Berkowitz AKA Son of Sam or Son of Pearl. Hope you enjoy this, because David Berkowitz is the OG Dennis Rader.  Visit our Sponsors! Counterclock Go Subscribe or follow CounterClock right now wherever you’re listening and check out the first two episodes today. That’s CounterClock, all one word, and you can find it on Apple, Spotify or at Counterclockpodcast.com. You won’t want to miss a single minute of this show. Baked By Melissa  This Valentine’s Day, send your loved ones the perfect gift - Baked by Melissa. Go to Bakedbymelissa.com/morbid and use promo code morbid to get 15-percent off your order! T Daily Harvest Go to Dailyharvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! This is the copy of our live show from the magical Gramercy Theater in NYC. We take a deep dive into David Berkowitz AKA Son of Sam or Son of Pearl. Hope you enjoy this, because David Berkowitz is the OG Dennis Rader.  Visit our Sponsors! Counterclock Go Subscribe or follow CounterClock right now wherever you’re listening and check out the first two episodes today. That’s CounterClock, all one word, and you can find it on Apple, Spotify or at Counterclockpodcast.com. You won’t want to miss a single minute of this show. Baked By Melissa  This Valentine’s Day, send your loved ones the perfect gift - Baked by Melissa. Go to Bakedbymelissa.com/morbid and use promo code morbid to get 15-percent off your order! T Daily Harvest Go to Dailyharvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! exhibit c true full 115 tag:audioboom.com,2020-01-27:/posts/7488036 The Amazing Survival Tale Of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus Part 1 In this multi-parter, Ash and Alaina discuss the brutal kidnappings and torture of two of the three Cleveland kidnapping victims. Michelle Knight and Amanda Berry thought Ariel Castro was just an acquaintance's father. They never could have imagined the monster he really was, until it was too late. This episode contains some graphic descriptions of torture and sexual assault.



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]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 02:45:41 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-amazing-survival-tale-of-michelle-knight-amanda-berry-and-gina-dejesus-part-1-reBtr2v4 In this multi-parter, Ash and Alaina discuss the brutal kidnappings and torture of two of the three Cleveland kidnapping victims. Michelle Knight and Amanda Berry thought Ariel Castro was just an acquaintance's father. They never could have imagined the monster he really was, until it was too late. This episode contains some graphic descriptions of torture and sexual assault.



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]]> The Amazing Survival Tale Of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:37 In this multi-parter, Ash and Alaina discuss the brutal kidnappings and torture of two of the three Cleveland kidnapping victims. Michelle Knight and Amanda Berry thought Ariel Castro was just an acquaintance's father. They never could have imagined the monster he really was, until it was too late. This episode contains some graphic descriptions of torture and sexual assault. Michelle's amazing book Check out our sponsors for this episode! Sign up for Future today at Tryfuture.com/morbid and get 50% off your first month.  Go to Zola.com/morbid today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. You can also get a FREE personalized paper sample before you purchase.  Start saving time, saving money, and saving waste RIGHT NOW - because when you go to ImperfectFoods.com/MORBID now through February 16th you’ll get TEN DOLLARS OFF your next FOUR orders -- that’s a total of FORTY DOLLARS OFF! In this multi-parter, Ash and Alaina discuss the brutal kidnappings and torture of two of the three Cleveland kidnapping victims. Michelle Knight and Amanda Berry thought Ariel Castro was just an acquaintance's father. They never could have imagined the monster he really was, until it was too late. This episode contains some graphic descriptions of torture and sexual assault. Michelle's amazing book Check out our sponsors for this episode! Sign up for Future today at Tryfuture.com/morbid and get 50% off your first month.  Go to Zola.com/morbid today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. You can also get a FREE personalized paper sample before you purchase.  Start saving time, saving money, and saving waste RIGHT NOW - because when you go to ImperfectFoods.com/MORBID now through February 16th you’ll get TEN DOLLARS OFF your next FOUR orders -- that’s a total of FORTY DOLLARS OFF! exhibit c true full 114 tag:audioboom.com,2020-01-25:/posts/7487599 Special Mini Morbid: A Chat With Jessica Clifton Today we got to have a truly humbling experience. We spoke with Jessica Clifton, the older sister of Maddie Clifton. Maddie was brutally murdered when she was only 8 years old and Jessica was only 11. Who was the killer? It was a casual friend in the neighborhood, 14 year old Joshua Philips. Speaking with Jessica, we were able to clear up some misconceptions about her sister's case and also hear her first hand experience as a family member of a murder victim. This conversation was really eye-opening and we want to thank Jessica a million times for sharing her insight with us. We know it wasn't easy to open this back up.



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]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2020 19:54:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/special-mini-morbid-a-chat-with-jessica-clifton-To_0HErF Today we got to have a truly humbling experience. We spoke with Jessica Clifton, the older sister of Maddie Clifton. Maddie was brutally murdered when she was only 8 years old and Jessica was only 11. Who was the killer? It was a casual friend in the neighborhood, 14 year old Joshua Philips. Speaking with Jessica, we were able to clear up some misconceptions about her sister's case and also hear her first hand experience as a family member of a murder victim. This conversation was really eye-opening and we want to thank Jessica a million times for sharing her insight with us. We know it wasn't easy to open this back up.



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]]> Special Mini Morbid: A Chat With Jessica Clifton Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:43:51 Today we got to have a truly humbling experience. We spoke with Jessica Clifton, the older sister of Maddie Clifton. Maddie was brutally murdered when she was only 8 years old and Jessica was only 11. Who was the killer? It was a casual friend in the neighborhood, 14 year old Joshua Philips. Speaking with Jessica, we were able to clear up some misconceptions about her sister's case and also hear her first hand experience as a family member of a murder victim. This conversation was really eye-opening and we want to thank Jessica a million times for sharing her insight with us. We know it wasn't easy to open this back up. Visit out sponsors! Check out Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer you can’t get anywhere else! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog DNA Test Kit. Go get yourself some HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10 during HelloFresh’s New Year’s sale for 10 free meals including free shipping. Today we got to have a truly humbling experience. We spoke with Jessica Clifton, the older sister of Maddie Clifton. Maddie was brutally murdered when she was only 8 years old and Jessica was only 11. Who was the killer? It was a casual friend in the neighborhood, 14 year old Joshua Philips. Speaking with Jessica, we were able to clear up some misconceptions about her sister's case and also hear her first hand experience as a family member of a murder victim. This conversation was really eye-opening and we want to thank Jessica a million times for sharing her insight with us. We know it wasn't easy to open this back up. Visit out sponsors! Check out Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer you can’t get anywhere else! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog DNA Test Kit. Go get yourself some HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10 during HelloFresh’s New Year’s sale for 10 free meals including free shipping. exhibit c true full 115 tag:audioboom.com,2020-01-20:/posts/7482412 The Keddie Cabin Murders Mini Morbid April 11, 1981 would mark a grim day in Keddie, California. That evening, mystery assailants came into cabin 28 and brutally massacred mother of 5, Sue Sharp, her eldest son, his friend and her youngest daughter.



31 years later, the case remains unsolved, but with new investigators on the trail, things could take a turn.



Check out the three part investigative report I mention in the episode

https://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited/



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]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:53:03 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-keddie-cabin-murders-mini-morbid-xaCAHo5v April 11, 1981 would mark a grim day in Keddie, California. That evening, mystery assailants came into cabin 28 and brutally massacred mother of 5, Sue Sharp, her eldest son, his friend and her youngest daughter.



31 years later, the case remains unsolved, but with new investigators on the trail, things could take a turn.



Check out the three part investigative report I mention in the episode

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]]> The Keddie Cabin Murders Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:25:58 April 11, 1981 would mark a grim day in Keddie, California. That evening, mystery assailants came into cabin 28 and brutally massacred mother of 5, Sue Sharp, her eldest son, his friend and her youngest daughter. 31 years later, the case remains unsolved, but with new investigators on the trail, things could take a turn. Check out the three part investigative report I mention in the episode https://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited/ Visit our sponsors! Perfect Bar Right now, Perfect Bar is offering 15% off your online order. Just go to Perfectbar.com/morbid15. Shop their refrigerated snacks at Perfectbar.com/morbid15 today to get 15% off your order. Upstart See why Upstart is ranked #1 in their category with over 300 businesses on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! That’s Upstart.com/morbid! April 11, 1981 would mark a grim day in Keddie, California. That evening, mystery assailants came into cabin 28 and brutally massacred mother of 5, Sue Sharp, her eldest son, his friend and her youngest daughter. 31 years later, the case remains unsolved, but with new investigators on the trail, things could take a turn. Check out the three part investigative report I mention in the episode https://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited/ Visit our sponsors! Perfect Bar Right now, Perfect Bar is offering 15% off your online order. Just go to Perfectbar.com/morbid15. Shop their refrigerated snacks at Perfectbar.com/morbid15 today to get 15% off your order. Upstart See why Upstart is ranked #1 in their category with over 300 businesses on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes! That’s Upstart.com/morbid! exhibit c true full 113 tag:audioboom.com,2020-01-20:/posts/7482398 The Abduction and Murder of Polly Klaas The abduction and murder of 12 year old Polly Klaas in 1993 was the beginning of a lot of changes in the way America views crimes against children. Her murderer, Richard Allen Davis, showed us all that true evil does exist and it can walk right into your home.



Sources:

http://www.pollyklaas.org/



https://www.kron4.com/news/father-of-murder-victim-polly-klaas-speaks-after-death-row-executions-halted/



https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SAN-QUENTIN-Polly-Klaas-murderer-found-2492310.php



https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-04-17-mn-3000-story.html



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]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:23:36 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-abduction-and-murder-of-polly-klaas-uSk_EFwS The abduction and murder of 12 year old Polly Klaas in 1993 was the beginning of a lot of changes in the way America views crimes against children. Her murderer, Richard Allen Davis, showed us all that true evil does exist and it can walk right into your home.



Sources:

http://www.pollyklaas.org/



https://www.kron4.com/news/father-of-murder-victim-polly-klaas-speaks-after-death-row-executions-halted/



https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SAN-QUENTIN-Polly-Klaas-murderer-found-2492310.php



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]]> The Abduction and Murder of Polly Klaas Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:11 The abduction and murder of 12 year old Polly Klaas in 1993 was the beginning of a lot of changes in the way America views crimes against children. Her murderer, Richard Allen Davis, showed us all that true evil does exist and it can walk right into your home. Sources: http://www.pollyklaas.org/ https://www.kron4.com/news/father-of-murder-victim-polly-klaas-speaks-after-death-row-executions-halted/ https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SAN-QUENTIN-Polly-Klaas-murderer-found-2492310.php https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-04-17-mn-3000-story.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-supreme-court/1286985.html Check out our sponsors! Best Fiends Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Trust me, with over 100 million downloads, this 5-star rated mobile puzzle game is a must play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Care/Of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 Gabi Take two minutes - right now - to start saving on your car and homeowners insurance. Go to Gabi.com/morbid. And for a limited time, if they can't find you savings on your insurance, you'll get a $10 Amazon gift card. The abduction and murder of 12 year old Polly Klaas in 1993 was the beginning of a lot of changes in the way America views crimes against children. Her murderer, Richard Allen Davis, showed us all that true evil does exist and it can walk right into your home. Sources: http://www.pollyklaas.org/ https://www.kron4.com/news/father-of-murder-victim-polly-klaas-speaks-after-death-row-executions-halted/ https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SAN-QUENTIN-Polly-Klaas-murderer-found-2492310.php https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-04-17-mn-3000-story.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-supreme-court/1286985.html Check out our sponsors! Best Fiends Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Trust me, with over 100 million downloads, this 5-star rated mobile puzzle game is a must play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Care/Of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 Gabi Take two minutes - right now - to start saving on your car and homeowners insurance. Go to Gabi.com/morbid. And for a limited time, if they can't find you savings on your insurance, you'll get a $10 Amazon gift card. exhibit c true full 112 tag:audioboom.com,2020-01-13:/posts/7476430 Robert Ben Rhoades AKA The Truck Stop Killer Robert Ben Rhoades used his job as a long haul truck to satisfy his sexually sadistic needs. While passing through various states, he thought he could pick up a hitchhiker here or a sex worker there and no one would notice if they disappeared. He was wrong. Luckily, his reign of terror came to an end but not before he inflicted pain and suffering on countless women.



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Some sources mentioned

https://www.gq.com/story/truck-stop-killer-gq-november-2012



https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/alberta-woman-recognizes-herself-in-photo-from-robert-bed-rhoades-truck



https://www.tucsonweekly.com/tw/02-29-96/cover.htm



https://www.amazon.com/Roadside-Prey-Alva-Busch/dp/0786002212

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 04:39:01 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/robert-ben-rhoades-aka-the-truck-stop-killer-mQ1fhoe3 Robert Ben Rhoades used his job as a long haul truck to satisfy his sexually sadistic needs. While passing through various states, he thought he could pick up a hitchhiker here or a sex worker there and no one would notice if they disappeared. He was wrong. Luckily, his reign of terror came to an end but not before he inflicted pain and suffering on countless women.



Check out our sponsors!



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Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer you can’t get anywhere else! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog DNA Test Kit.



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Some sources mentioned

https://www.gq.com/story/truck-stop-killer-gq-november-2012



https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/alberta-woman-recognizes-herself-in-photo-from-robert-bed-rhoades-truck



https://www.tucsonweekly.com/tw/02-29-96/cover.htm



https://www.amazon.com/Roadside-Prey-Alva-Busch/dp/0786002212

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Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Robert Ben Rhoades AKA The Truck Stop Killer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:57:01 Robert Ben Rhoades used his job as a long haul truck to satisfy his sexually sadistic needs. While passing through various states, he thought he could pick up a hitchhiker here or a sex worker there and no one would notice if they disappeared. He was wrong. Luckily, his reign of terror came to an end but not before he inflicted pain and suffering on countless women. Check out our sponsors! Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer you can’t get anywhere else! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog DNA Test Kit. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10 during HelloFresh’s New Year’s sale for 10 free meals including free shipping. Some sources mentioned https://www.gq.com/story/truck-stop-killer-gq-november-2012 https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/alberta-woman-recognizes-herself-in-photo-from-robert-bed-rhoades-truck https://www.tucsonweekly.com/tw/02-29-96/cover.htm https://www.amazon.com/Roadside-Prey-Alva-Busch/dp/0786002212 Robert Ben Rhoades used his job as a long haul truck to satisfy his sexually sadistic needs. While passing through various states, he thought he could pick up a hitchhiker here or a sex worker there and no one would notice if they disappeared. He was wrong. Luckily, his reign of terror came to an end but not before he inflicted pain and suffering on countless women. Check out our sponsors! Embark Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer you can’t get anywhere else! Go to Embarkvet.com now and use Promo code MORBID to save 15% off your Dog DNA Test Kit. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/morbid10 and use code morbid10 during HelloFresh’s New Year’s sale for 10 free meals including free shipping. Some sources mentioned https://www.gq.com/story/truck-stop-killer-gq-november-2012 https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/alberta-woman-recognizes-herself-in-photo-from-robert-bed-rhoades-truck https://www.tucsonweekly.com/tw/02-29-96/cover.htm https://www.amazon.com/Roadside-Prey-Alva-Busch/dp/0786002212 exhibit c true full 111 tag:audioboom.com,2020-01-12:/posts/7476022 Listener Tales 8 It's another episode all about YOU! Tonight we discuss a possible glitch in the matrix, a ghost named Fred who just wants a damn latte, a little girl ghost that needs to shut up, a warrior queen who ended her own kidnapping, a likely alien probing and a haunting that will have you questioning your at home hairstylist. Enjoy, friends!



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]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2020 04:15:31 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-8-GbMnPG0q It's another episode all about YOU! Tonight we discuss a possible glitch in the matrix, a ghost named Fred who just wants a damn latte, a little girl ghost that needs to shut up, a warrior queen who ended her own kidnapping, a likely alien probing and a haunting that will have you questioning your at home hairstylist. Enjoy, friends!



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]]> Listener Tales 8 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:50 It's another episode all about YOU! Tonight we discuss a possible glitch in the matrix, a ghost named Fred who just wants a damn latte, a little girl ghost that needs to shut up, a warrior queen who ended her own kidnapping, a likely alien probing and a haunting that will have you questioning your at home hairstylist. Enjoy, friends! Visit our sponsors! Simplisafe Go to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID today to get FREE shipping on your order, plus a sixty-day, money-back guarantee. Save on home security! Prose Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Get a FREE consultation and 20% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid. It's another episode all about YOU! Tonight we discuss a possible glitch in the matrix, a ghost named Fred who just wants a damn latte, a little girl ghost that needs to shut up, a warrior queen who ended her own kidnapping, a likely alien probing and a haunting that will have you questioning your at home hairstylist. Enjoy, friends! Visit our sponsors! Simplisafe Go to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID today to get FREE shipping on your order, plus a sixty-day, money-back guarantee. Save on home security! Prose Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Get a FREE consultation and 20% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/morbid. exhibit c true full 111 tag:audioboom.com,2020-01-06:/posts/7471183 Morbid Soup Dissects Jennifer's Body It's a special Morbid, guys!! Today we collaborated with two of the most beautiful humans on this floating rock, Caleb and Bri from Horror Soup! In this crazy episode, we chatted about one of the most underrated films of all time, Jennifer's Body.  That's right, get ready for some 2009 realness with Megan Fox, Adam Brody, Amanda Seyfried and a sneak appearance by Chris Pratt! 



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]]> Mon, 6 Jan 2020 16:21:39 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/morbid-soup-dissects-jennifers-body-tIO1kzs3 It's a special Morbid, guys!! Today we collaborated with two of the most beautiful humans on this floating rock, Caleb and Bri from Horror Soup! In this crazy episode, we chatted about one of the most underrated films of all time, Jennifer's Body.  That's right, get ready for some 2009 realness with Megan Fox, Adam Brody, Amanda Seyfried and a sneak appearance by Chris Pratt! 



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]]> Morbid Soup Dissects Jennifer's Body Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:40:18 It's a special Morbid, guys!! Today we collaborated with two of the most beautiful humans on this floating rock, Caleb and Bri from Horror Soup! In this crazy episode, we chatted about one of the most underrated films of all time, Jennifer's Body.  That's right, get ready for some 2009 realness with Megan Fox, Adam Brody, Amanda Seyfried and a sneak appearance by Chris Pratt!  This, is Morbid Soup. Special thanks to Caleb for editing this whole thing! He is a true Earthly hero! Follow HorrorSoup on IG @HorrorSoupPodcast Find them anywhere you stream podcasts! It's a special Morbid, guys!! Today we collaborated with two of the most beautiful humans on this floating rock, Caleb and Bri from Horror Soup! In this crazy episode, we chatted about one of the most underrated films of all time, Jennifer's Body.  That's right, get ready for some 2009 realness with Megan Fox, Adam Brody, Amanda Seyfried and a sneak appearance by Chris Pratt!  This, is Morbid Soup. Special thanks to Caleb for editing this whole thing! He is a true Earthly hero! Follow HorrorSoup on IG @HorrorSoupPodcast Find them anywhere you stream podcasts! exhibit c true full 110 tag:audioboom.com,2020-01-06:/posts/7470679 What Happened To Alissa Turney? 17 year old Alissa Turney officially went missing May 17, 2001. Initially, she was labeled a runaway, but as evidence piled in to the contrary, the investigation seemed to point to foul play. Did her overbearing stepfather Michael Turney have something to do with Alissa's sudden disappearance? As the last person to see Alissa that day, he holds more answers than he is willing to give. Almost two decades later, the case remains unsolved and Alissa has never been found.



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]]> Mon, 6 Jan 2020 03:58:29 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-happened-to-alissa-turney-C7K0XcU4 17 year old Alissa Turney officially went missing May 17, 2001. Initially, she was labeled a runaway, but as evidence piled in to the contrary, the investigation seemed to point to foul play. Did her overbearing stepfather Michael Turney have something to do with Alissa's sudden disappearance? As the last person to see Alissa that day, he holds more answers than he is willing to give. Almost two decades later, the case remains unsolved and Alissa has never been found.



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]]> What Happened To Alissa Turney? Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:16 17 year old Alissa Turney officially went missing May 17, 2001. Initially, she was labeled a runaway, but as evidence piled in to the contrary, the investigation seemed to point to foul play. Did her overbearing stepfather Michael Turney have something to do with Alissa's sudden disappearance? As the last person to see Alissa that day, he holds more answers than he is willing to give. Almost two decades later, the case remains unsolved and Alissa has never been found. Thanks to our sponsors! Daily Harvest Go to Dailyharvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get $25 off your first box! 17 year old Alissa Turney officially went missing May 17, 2001. Initially, she was labeled a runaway, but as evidence piled in to the contrary, the investigation seemed to point to foul play. Did her overbearing stepfather Michael Turney have something to do with Alissa's sudden disappearance? As the last person to see Alissa that day, he holds more answers than he is willing to give. Almost two decades later, the case remains unsolved and Alissa has never been found. Thanks to our sponsors! Daily Harvest Go to Dailyharvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get $25 off your first box! exhibit c true full 110 tag:audioboom.com,2019-12-30:/posts/7465109 The Mysterious Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa Man, this case is a roller coaster of frustration. 19 year old Bryce Laspisa suddenly changes during the first two weeks of his sophomore year in college according to his closest friends and girlfriend. One night in August, he took a road trip to nowhere that ended with his abandoned SUV at the bottom of an embankment and Bryce nowhere to be found. To this day, he has never been seen or heard from again. Did he end his life? Did he leave with intentions of never being found? Is he alive at all? The questions far outweigh the answers in this case but one thing is for sure, Bryce was going through something before he disappeared and it may be the one piece of information that could crack the case wide open.



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]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2019 05:04:54 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-bryce-laspisa-oCASpIFC Man, this case is a roller coaster of frustration. 19 year old Bryce Laspisa suddenly changes during the first two weeks of his sophomore year in college according to his closest friends and girlfriend. One night in August, he took a road trip to nowhere that ended with his abandoned SUV at the bottom of an embankment and Bryce nowhere to be found. To this day, he has never been seen or heard from again. Did he end his life? Did he leave with intentions of never being found? Is he alive at all? The questions far outweigh the answers in this case but one thing is for sure, Bryce was going through something before he disappeared and it may be the one piece of information that could crack the case wide open.



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]]> The Mysterious Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:05 Man, this case is a roller coaster of frustration. 19 year old Bryce Laspisa suddenly changes during the first two weeks of his sophomore year in college according to his closest friends and girlfriend. One night in August, he took a road trip to nowhere that ended with his abandoned SUV at the bottom of an embankment and Bryce nowhere to be found. To this day, he has never been seen or heard from again. Did he end his life? Did he leave with intentions of never being found? Is he alive at all? The questions far outweigh the answers in this case but one thing is for sure, Bryce was going through something before he disappeared and it may be the one piece of information that could crack the case wide open. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Vistaprint Vistaprint wants you to be able to “Own the Now” in any situation, which is why our listeners will get free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Just go to Vistaprint.com and enter promo code Morbid for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Limited time offer. Own the now at Vistaprint.com promo code Morbid. Zola Sign up at ZOLA.com/morbid today to get your FREE personalized paper sample. Then use code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. Wantable Wantable has taken the challenge out of finding the right clothes for me to wear every day! They can help you too! Go to Wantable.com/MORBID for $25 off your first Edit. See other great pods that cover this case, notably: And That's Why We Drink Sinisterhood Man, this case is a roller coaster of frustration. 19 year old Bryce Laspisa suddenly changes during the first two weeks of his sophomore year in college according to his closest friends and girlfriend. One night in August, he took a road trip to nowhere that ended with his abandoned SUV at the bottom of an embankment and Bryce nowhere to be found. To this day, he has never been seen or heard from again. Did he end his life? Did he leave with intentions of never being found? Is he alive at all? The questions far outweigh the answers in this case but one thing is for sure, Bryce was going through something before he disappeared and it may be the one piece of information that could crack the case wide open. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode! Vistaprint Vistaprint wants you to be able to “Own the Now” in any situation, which is why our listeners will get free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Just go to Vistaprint.com and enter promo code Morbid for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Limited time offer. Own the now at Vistaprint.com promo code Morbid. Zola Sign up at ZOLA.com/morbid today to get your FREE personalized paper sample. Then use code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. Wantable Wantable has taken the challenge out of finding the right clothes for me to wear every day! They can help you too! Go to Wantable.com/MORBID for $25 off your first Edit. See other great pods that cover this case, notably: And That's Why We Drink Sinisterhood exhibit c true full 109 tag:audioboom.com,2019-12-28:/posts/7464554 Spooky American Roads Volume 2 Tonight in our second installment of our Spooky Roads of America series, we cover Dyer Lane in CA, Dudley Road in MA, Third Bridge in CO, Denton Road in MI, Piney Fork Tunnel in PA and Gold Brook Bridge in VT with special personal stories from you, our listeners!



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]]> Sat, 28 Dec 2019 06:06:08 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-american-roads-volume-2-o9rVSKKJ Tonight in our second installment of our Spooky Roads of America series, we cover Dyer Lane in CA, Dudley Road in MA, Third Bridge in CO, Denton Road in MI, Piney Fork Tunnel in PA and Gold Brook Bridge in VT with special personal stories from you, our listeners!



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]]> Spooky American Roads Volume 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:14:04 Tonight in our second installment of our Spooky Roads of America series, we cover Dyer Lane in CA, Dudley Road in MA, Third Bridge in CO, Denton Road in MI, Piney Fork Tunnel in PA and Gold Brook Bridge in VT with special personal stories from you, our listeners! Visit our sponsors! Episode Supported by Ned! www.helloned.com/MORBID Use Code “MORBID” for 15% off your order Embr Listeners get $50 off for the holidays if they go to embrwave.com/morbid Tonight in our second installment of our Spooky Roads of America series, we cover Dyer Lane in CA, Dudley Road in MA, Third Bridge in CO, Denton Road in MI, Piney Fork Tunnel in PA and Gold Brook Bridge in VT with special personal stories from you, our listeners! Visit our sponsors! Episode Supported by Ned! www.helloned.com/MORBID Use Code “MORBID” for 15% off your order Embr Listeners get $50 off for the holidays if they go to embrwave.com/morbid exhibit c true full 107 tag:audioboom.com,2019-12-23:/posts/7461470 Christmas Murders Mini Morbid Tonight's Alaina Mini is a double feature! We discuss the horrific murders (two separate cases) of Sylvestre Diaz-Hernandez and Michelle O'Dowd.  They are both tales of entitled jerks who killed hard working, kind people who unfortunately both welcomed their murderers into their homes. Buckle up, it's the holiday season and it is bleak.



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]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2019 04:36:35 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/christmas-murders-mini-morbid-NjR7FktT Tonight's Alaina Mini is a double feature! We discuss the horrific murders (two separate cases) of Sylvestre Diaz-Hernandez and Michelle O'Dowd.  They are both tales of entitled jerks who killed hard working, kind people who unfortunately both welcomed their murderers into their homes. Buckle up, it's the holiday season and it is bleak.



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]]> Christmas Murders Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:32:47 Tonight's Alaina Mini is a double feature! We discuss the horrific murders (two separate cases) of Sylvestre Diaz-Hernandez and Michelle O'Dowd.  They are both tales of entitled jerks who killed hard working, kind people who unfortunately both welcomed their murderers into their homes. Buckle up, it's the holiday season and it is bleak. We love our sponsors! Quip Go to Getquip.com/MORBID, right now, you’ll get your first refill FREE. Storyworth Preserve and pass on memories with StoryWorth, the most meaningful gift for your family. Sign up today by going to StoryWorth.com/MORBID. You’ll get $20 off your first purchase! Tonight's Alaina Mini is a double feature! We discuss the horrific murders (two separate cases) of Sylvestre Diaz-Hernandez and Michelle O'Dowd.  They are both tales of entitled jerks who killed hard working, kind people who unfortunately both welcomed their murderers into their homes. Buckle up, it's the holiday season and it is bleak. We love our sponsors! Quip Go to Getquip.com/MORBID, right now, you’ll get your first refill FREE. Storyworth Preserve and pass on memories with StoryWorth, the most meaningful gift for your family. Sign up today by going to StoryWorth.com/MORBID. You’ll get $20 off your first purchase! exhibit c true full 108 tag:audioboom.com,2019-12-22:/posts/7461119 The Covina Christmas Eve Massacre Let's get completely out of any kind of holiday spirit by diving into a senseless and tragic murder of a family on Christmas Eve in 2008. Bruce Jeffrey Pardon was a true piece of human garbage and when he found himself divorced and unemployed, he took it out on those closest to him, in the most horrific way imaginable.



EDIT: I mistakenly referred to Pardo's ex wife as Delilah, when in fact her name is Delia. 



Sources:

https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/14/survivor-of-covina-christmas-massacre-to-join-protesting-students-in-pasadena/



https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html



https://www.cbsnews.com/news/santa-slayer-planned-more-murders/



https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jul-11-me-santa11-story.html



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]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2019 05:00:09 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-covina-christmas-eve-massacre-q9O_SVB8 Let's get completely out of any kind of holiday spirit by diving into a senseless and tragic murder of a family on Christmas Eve in 2008. Bruce Jeffrey Pardon was a true piece of human garbage and when he found himself divorced and unemployed, he took it out on those closest to him, in the most horrific way imaginable.



EDIT: I mistakenly referred to Pardo's ex wife as Delilah, when in fact her name is Delia. 



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https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/14/survivor-of-covina-christmas-massacre-to-join-protesting-students-in-pasadena/



https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html



https://www.cbsnews.com/news/santa-slayer-planned-more-murders/



https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jul-11-me-santa11-story.html



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]]> The Covina Christmas Eve Massacre Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:45:53 Let's get completely out of any kind of holiday spirit by diving into a senseless and tragic murder of a family on Christmas Eve in 2008. Bruce Jeffrey Pardon was a true piece of human garbage and when he found himself divorced and unemployed, he took it out on those closest to him, in the most horrific way imaginable. EDIT: I mistakenly referred to Pardo's ex wife as Delilah, when in fact her name is Delia.  Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/14/survivor-of-covina-christmas-massacre-to-join-protesting-students-in-pasadena/ https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/santa-slayer-planned-more-murders/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jul-11-me-santa11-story.html Visit our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart is ranked #1 in their category with over 300 businesses on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/Morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Audible Right now, for a limited time, you can get 3 months of Audible for just $6.95 a month. That’s more than half off the regular price Visit audible.com/morbid or text morbid to 500-500. Casper Get $100 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/MORBID and using MORBID at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. Let's get completely out of any kind of holiday spirit by diving into a senseless and tragic murder of a family on Christmas Eve in 2008. Bruce Jeffrey Pardon was a true piece of human garbage and when he found himself divorced and unemployed, he took it out on those closest to him, in the most horrific way imaginable. EDIT: I mistakenly referred to Pardo's ex wife as Delilah, when in fact her name is Delia.  Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/14/survivor-of-covina-christmas-massacre-to-join-protesting-students-in-pasadena/ https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/santa-slayer-planned-more-murders/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jul-11-me-santa11-story.html Visit our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart is ranked #1 in their category with over 300 businesses on Trustpilot and hurry to Upstart.com/Morbid to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Audible Right now, for a limited time, you can get 3 months of Audible for just $6.95 a month. That’s more than half off the regular price Visit audible.com/morbid or text morbid to 500-500. Casper Get $100 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/MORBID and using MORBID at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. exhibit c true full 107 tag:audioboom.com,2019-12-16:/posts/7452200 Listener Tales 7 It's another installment of Listener Tales! Tonight we hear from a Biggie-quoting stalker, a ghostly grandma, a noisy intruder, an attempted drag to Hell and a few more! Enjoy!



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]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 03:35:27 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-7-zvnjr42r It's another installment of Listener Tales! Tonight we hear from a Biggie-quoting stalker, a ghostly grandma, a noisy intruder, an attempted drag to Hell and a few more! Enjoy!



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]]> Listener Tales 7 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:21 It's another installment of Listener Tales! Tonight we hear from a Biggie-quoting stalker, a ghostly grandma, a noisy intruder, an attempted drag to Hell and a few more! Enjoy! Who sponsored this episode? Glad you asked! Lola It’s never been easier to try LOLA! Get 30% off your $5 Trial Set today. Visit mylola.com and enter morbid to redeem your offer! Native For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code MORBID during checkout! It's another installment of Listener Tales! Tonight we hear from a Biggie-quoting stalker, a ghostly grandma, a noisy intruder, an attempted drag to Hell and a few more! Enjoy! Who sponsored this episode? Glad you asked! Lola It’s never been easier to try LOLA! Get 30% off your $5 Trial Set today. Visit mylola.com and enter morbid to redeem your offer! Native For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code MORBID during checkout! exhibit c true full 104 tag:audioboom.com,2019-12-15:/posts/7451643 Spooky American Roads Volume 1 It's a new series! We are going to start throwing in some random Spooky Roads across America episodes and would also just love to expand this series to the whole damn world as well. In tonight's installment, we cover Clinton Road in New Jersey, Mona Lisa Drive in New Orleans, Route 2A in Maine, The San Antonio Ghost Tracks, Archer Avenue in Chicago and the Sensabaugh Tunnel in Tennessee.

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]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2019 00:33:36 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/spooky-american-roads-volume-1-F4eaid0k It's a new series! We are going to start throwing in some random Spooky Roads across America episodes and would also just love to expand this series to the whole damn world as well. In tonight's installment, we cover Clinton Road in New Jersey, Mona Lisa Drive in New Orleans, Route 2A in Maine, The San Antonio Ghost Tracks, Archer Avenue in Chicago and the Sensabaugh Tunnel in Tennessee.

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]]> Spooky American Roads Volume 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:47 It's a new series! We are going to start throwing in some random Spooky Roads across America episodes and would also just love to expand this series to the whole damn world as well. In tonight's installment, we cover Clinton Road in New Jersey, Mona Lisa Drive in New Orleans, Route 2A in Maine, The San Antonio Ghost Tracks, Archer Avenue in Chicago and the Sensabaugh Tunnel in Tennessee. Send us your spooky road stories from your hometown to morbidpodcast@gmail.com Who sponsored this episode? Glad you asked! Simplisafe Go to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID now to take advantage of SimpliSafe’s amazing holiday savings… AND get a free HD security camera! This offer is for a limited time only. And it’s ending soon, so hurry!  Warby Parker Order the FREE Home Try-On program or request a trial of Scout contact lenses for just $5! Visit warbyparker.com/MORBID to learn more. Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com and use promo code MORBID, for 20% off your first box. They even have gift cards for all your holiday shopping. Not to mention, they are throwing in exclusive bundles for the holiday season. It's a new series! We are going to start throwing in some random Spooky Roads across America episodes and would also just love to expand this series to the whole damn world as well. In tonight's installment, we cover Clinton Road in New Jersey, Mona Lisa Drive in New Orleans, Route 2A in Maine, The San Antonio Ghost Tracks, Archer Avenue in Chicago and the Sensabaugh Tunnel in Tennessee. Send us your spooky road stories from your hometown to morbidpodcast@gmail.com Who sponsored this episode? Glad you asked! Simplisafe Go to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID now to take advantage of SimpliSafe’s amazing holiday savings… AND get a free HD security camera! This offer is for a limited time only. And it’s ending soon, so hurry!  Warby Parker Order the FREE Home Try-On program or request a trial of Scout contact lenses for just $5! Visit warbyparker.com/MORBID to learn more. Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com and use promo code MORBID, for 20% off your first box. They even have gift cards for all your holiday shopping. Not to mention, they are throwing in exclusive bundles for the holiday season. exhibit c true full 103 tag:audioboom.com,2019-12-09:/posts/7446148 The Mysterious Murder of Jessica Chambers This case is one that haunted me since I heard it in 2014. Jessica Chambers was a 19 year old, well liked girl from Courtland, Mississippi. When she was found with 98% of her body covered in burns, the mystery of her murder began. Today, her family and loved ones are still searching for some of the most important answers. Above all, who lit Jessica Chamber on fire? And why?



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]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2019 05:28:04 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-murder-of-jessica-chambers-HblnlaBP This case is one that haunted me since I heard it in 2014. Jessica Chambers was a 19 year old, well liked girl from Courtland, Mississippi. When she was found with 98% of her body covered in burns, the mystery of her murder began. Today, her family and loved ones are still searching for some of the most important answers. Above all, who lit Jessica Chamber on fire? And why?



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]]> The Mysterious Murder of Jessica Chambers Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:07 This case is one that haunted me since I heard it in 2014. Jessica Chambers was a 19 year old, well liked girl from Courtland, Mississippi. When she was found with 98% of her body covered in burns, the mystery of her murder began. Today, her family and loved ones are still searching for some of the most important answers. Above all, who lit Jessica Chamber on fire? And why? https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/who-set-jessica-chambers-on-fire-the-internet-is-trying-to-f Check out our sponsors for this episode! Embr Wave Our Morbid listeners will get $30 off if they go to the embrwave.com/morbid that’s E-M-B-R-W-A-V-E.com / morbid Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code MORBID HelloFresh Get 9 free meals with HelloFresh by going to HelloFresh.com/MORBID9 and using code MORBID9 This case is one that haunted me since I heard it in 2014. Jessica Chambers was a 19 year old, well liked girl from Courtland, Mississippi. When she was found with 98% of her body covered in burns, the mystery of her murder began. Today, her family and loved ones are still searching for some of the most important answers. Above all, who lit Jessica Chamber on fire? And why? https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/who-set-jessica-chambers-on-fire-the-internet-is-trying-to-f Check out our sponsors for this episode! Embr Wave Our Morbid listeners will get $30 off if they go to the embrwave.com/morbid that’s E-M-B-R-W-A-V-E.com / morbid Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code MORBID HelloFresh Get 9 free meals with HelloFresh by going to HelloFresh.com/MORBID9 and using code MORBID9 exhibit c true full 106 tag:audioboom.com,2019-12-09:/posts/7446127 June and Jennifer Gibbons- The Silent Twins Episode Supported by Ned!

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]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2019 04:17:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/june-and-jennifer-gibbons-the-silent-twins-srD2NDSD Episode Supported by Ned!

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]]> June and Jennifer Gibbons- The Silent Twins Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:18:45 Episode Supported by Ned! www.helloned.com/MORBID Use Code “MORBID” for 15% off your order It's an Ash Mini Solo Morbid today! Due to some serious mom commitments, Alaina had to step away and it is an Ash's spooky time to shine as she covers the bizarre, sad and fascinating case of June and Jennifer Gibbons AKA The Silent Twins. This case begs the question: Do twins have some kind of deeper, more magical connection than any of us can comprehend? If so, when left unchecked, is it dangerous? The New Yorker article Ash recommends for a deeper look into this case: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2000/12/04/we-two-made-one Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get $25 off your first box! Episode Supported by Ned! www.helloned.com/MORBID Use Code “MORBID” for 15% off your order It's an Ash Mini Solo Morbid today! Due to some serious mom commitments, Alaina had to step away and it is an Ash's spooky time to shine as she covers the bizarre, sad and fascinating case of June and Jennifer Gibbons AKA The Silent Twins. This case begs the question: Do twins have some kind of deeper, more magical connection than any of us can comprehend? If so, when left unchecked, is it dangerous? The New Yorker article Ash recommends for a deeper look into this case: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2000/12/04/we-two-made-one Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code MORBID to get $25 off your first box! exhibit c true full 105 tag:audioboom.com,2019-12-02:/posts/7438769 Live Show 11/19 Providence, RI Weirdos! It's a holiday treat! This episode is the audio from out live show at AS220 in Providence, RI on 11/19. We apologize in advance for the sub par audio quality but it's a live show, so we did our best. We cover Leopold and Loeb and the mysterious death of Thelma Todd. Enjoy!



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]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2019 04:50:27 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/live-show-11-19-providence-ri-VAK_F5kI Weirdos! It's a holiday treat! This episode is the audio from out live show at AS220 in Providence, RI on 11/19. We apologize in advance for the sub par audio quality but it's a live show, so we did our best. We cover Leopold and Loeb and the mysterious death of Thelma Todd. Enjoy!



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]]> Live Show 11/19 Providence, RI Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:36:11 Weirdos! It's a holiday treat! This episode is the audio from out live show at AS220 in Providence, RI on 11/19. We apologize in advance for the sub par audio quality but it's a live show, so we did our best. We cover Leopold and Loeb and the mysterious death of Thelma Todd. Enjoy! Check out our sponsors! Quip Quip, makers of the quip electric toothbrush wants you to know the one single discovery that matters most for your dental care. It is simply this, that if you have good habits, you are good. And if you go to GetQuip.com/Morbid, RIGHT NOW, you’ll get your first refill FREE. The Bouqs Company You know, good things come in flower packages. Celebrate life’s moments with farm-fresh Bouqs! Get 25% off your order from The Bouqs Company with code morbid at Bouqs.com/Morbid Weirdos! It's a holiday treat! This episode is the audio from out live show at AS220 in Providence, RI on 11/19. We apologize in advance for the sub par audio quality but it's a live show, so we did our best. We cover Leopold and Loeb and the mysterious death of Thelma Todd. Enjoy! Check out our sponsors! Quip Quip, makers of the quip electric toothbrush wants you to know the one single discovery that matters most for your dental care. It is simply this, that if you have good habits, you are good. And if you go to GetQuip.com/Morbid, RIGHT NOW, you’ll get your first refill FREE. The Bouqs Company You know, good things come in flower packages. Celebrate life’s moments with farm-fresh Bouqs! Get 25% off your order from The Bouqs Company with code morbid at Bouqs.com/Morbid exhibit c true full 100 tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-30:/posts/7438028 Listener Tales 6 It's your episode, weirdos! Another installment of Listener Tales is upon us and tonight we have a bunch of ghosts, a creepy phantom man, boobs with the power of resurrection, an almost recreation of the Salem Witch Trials and so much more. Hold on to your butts!



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]]> Sat, 30 Nov 2019 05:14:27 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-6-Zh8iDbv8 It's your episode, weirdos! Another installment of Listener Tales is upon us and tonight we have a bunch of ghosts, a creepy phantom man, boobs with the power of resurrection, an almost recreation of the Salem Witch Trials and so much more. Hold on to your butts!



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]]> Listener Tales 6 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:06 It's your episode, weirdos! Another installment of Listener Tales is upon us and tonight we have a bunch of ghosts, a creepy phantom man, boobs with the power of resurrection, an almost recreation of the Salem Witch Trials and so much more. Hold on to your butts! Today's episode sponsored by VistaPrint! Make more merry this season at vistaprint.com with up to 50% off all holiday cards and photo calendars, plus great deals on photo gifts at Vistaprint.com. Just enter promo code Morbid50 That’s Vistaprint.com, promo code Morbid50 Offer expires January 5th. It's your episode, weirdos! Another installment of Listener Tales is upon us and tonight we have a bunch of ghosts, a creepy phantom man, boobs with the power of resurrection, an almost recreation of the Salem Witch Trials and so much more. Hold on to your butts! Today's episode sponsored by VistaPrint! Make more merry this season at vistaprint.com with up to 50% off all holiday cards and photo calendars, plus great deals on photo gifts at Vistaprint.com. Just enter promo code Morbid50 That’s Vistaprint.com, promo code Morbid50 Offer expires January 5th. exhibit c true full 99 tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-25:/posts/7433164 Listener Tales 5 Tonight on another installment of Listener Tales, you guys continue to slay the game with your crazy lives. In this episode, we chat about whispering murderers, spooky gnomes, men in trees, food cooked by a killer and frog orgies. It's bonkers in here, guys. 



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]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 04:32:53 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-5-tbPk7tbo Tonight on another installment of Listener Tales, you guys continue to slay the game with your crazy lives. In this episode, we chat about whispering murderers, spooky gnomes, men in trees, food cooked by a killer and frog orgies. It's bonkers in here, guys. 



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]]> Listener Tales 5 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:06:16 Tonight on another installment of Listener Tales, you guys continue to slay the game with your crazy lives. In this episode, we chat about whispering murderers, spooky gnomes, men in trees, food cooked by a killer and frog orgies. It's bonkers in here, guys.  Visit our sponsors for this episode! The Canvas People Now, as a special, very limited holiday offer, CanvasPeople.com is offering their popular 11 by 14 photo canvases for free. Just pay shipping and handling. This offer won’t last. Text MORBID to 64-000. Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter MORBID50 Tonight on another installment of Listener Tales, you guys continue to slay the game with your crazy lives. In this episode, we chat about whispering murderers, spooky gnomes, men in trees, food cooked by a killer and frog orgies. It's bonkers in here, guys.  Visit our sponsors for this episode! The Canvas People Now, as a special, very limited holiday offer, CanvasPeople.com is offering their popular 11 by 14 photo canvases for free. Just pay shipping and handling. This offer won’t last. Text MORBID to 64-000. Care/of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter MORBID50 exhibit c true full 98 tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-18:/posts/7426909 Erika and Benjamin Sifrit, Natural Born Assholes Mini Morbid In today's Alaina Mini Morbid, we meet two young lovers who somehow managed to take the film Natural Born Killers as an instructional video. Erika and Benjamin are not your average couple killers, if only for the fact that they didn't have a motive for their crimes. Their only aim was the thrill of the kill. Cold-blooded doesn't even begin to describe these two lizard people.



Sources:

https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2014/10/16/fed-judge-denies-erika-sifrit-appeal-decision-likely-exhausts-challenges/



https://casetext.com/case/sifrit-v-nero



https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2003-07-08-0307080192-story.html





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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2019 03:12:14 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/erika-and-benjamin-sifrit-natural-born-assholes-mini-morbid-VzolmzwG In today's Alaina Mini Morbid, we meet two young lovers who somehow managed to take the film Natural Born Killers as an instructional video. Erika and Benjamin are not your average couple killers, if only for the fact that they didn't have a motive for their crimes. Their only aim was the thrill of the kill. Cold-blooded doesn't even begin to describe these two lizard people.



Sources:

https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2014/10/16/fed-judge-denies-erika-sifrit-appeal-decision-likely-exhausts-challenges/



https://casetext.com/case/sifrit-v-nero



https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2003-07-08-0307080192-story.html





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]]> Erika and Benjamin Sifrit, Natural Born Assholes Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:40:46 In today's Alaina Mini Morbid, we meet two young lovers who somehow managed to take the film Natural Born Killers as an instructional video. Erika and Benjamin are not your average couple killers, if only for the fact that they didn't have a motive for their crimes. Their only aim was the thrill of the kill. Cold-blooded doesn't even begin to describe these two lizard people. Sources: https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2014/10/16/fed-judge-denies-erika-sifrit-appeal-decision-likely-exhausts-challenges/ https://casetext.com/case/sifrit-v-nero https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2003-07-08-0307080192-story.html Support out sponsors! Aurate Jewelry is beautiful, delicate and affordable real gold pieces that are made for life. Visit AurateNewYork.com/Morbid and enter code MORBID for 15% off your first purchase. In today's Alaina Mini Morbid, we meet two young lovers who somehow managed to take the film Natural Born Killers as an instructional video. Erika and Benjamin are not your average couple killers, if only for the fact that they didn't have a motive for their crimes. Their only aim was the thrill of the kill. Cold-blooded doesn't even begin to describe these two lizard people. Sources: https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2014/10/16/fed-judge-denies-erika-sifrit-appeal-decision-likely-exhausts-challenges/ https://casetext.com/case/sifrit-v-nero https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2003-07-08-0307080192-story.html Support out sponsors! Aurate Jewelry is beautiful, delicate and affordable real gold pieces that are made for life. Visit AurateNewYork.com/Morbid and enter code MORBID for 15% off your first purchase. exhibit c true full 103 tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-11:/posts/7420187 Rodney Reed Mini Morbid This case is one we planned to cover but has now become so time sensitive that we had to scrap our original Mini Morbid case for this week and do an emergency plea for everyone to check out the facts of this case and possibly take some action. 

Rodney Reed is accused of raping and murdering Stacey Stites in 1996, but the evidence definitely leads elsewhere. Now, Reed is set to be executed November 22nd for a crime he likely didn't commit. 



We urge you to check out some of these sources:

https://theintercept.com/2019/11/08/rodney-reed-death-row-texas/



https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/07/us/death-row-inmate-rodney-reed-execution/index.html



http://behindthebluewall.blogspot.com/2007/12/tx-who-chopped-off-fingernails-of-sgt.html



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2839595/Murder-victim-s-family-ditch-effort-save-man-convicted-killing-execution-saying-believe-19-year-old-strangled-death-cop-fianc.html



https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2002-05-24/93214/



The documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLTcV664IgU



If you are as convinced as we are, here is the petition to try and stop his execution. There are also numbers to call and actions to take here:

https://www.freerodneyreed.com





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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 04:13:44 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/rodney-reed-mini-morbid-Qub_zXew This case is one we planned to cover but has now become so time sensitive that we had to scrap our original Mini Morbid case for this week and do an emergency plea for everyone to check out the facts of this case and possibly take some action. 

Rodney Reed is accused of raping and murdering Stacey Stites in 1996, but the evidence definitely leads elsewhere. Now, Reed is set to be executed November 22nd for a crime he likely didn't commit. 



We urge you to check out some of these sources:

https://theintercept.com/2019/11/08/rodney-reed-death-row-texas/



https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/07/us/death-row-inmate-rodney-reed-execution/index.html



http://behindthebluewall.blogspot.com/2007/12/tx-who-chopped-off-fingernails-of-sgt.html



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2839595/Murder-victim-s-family-ditch-effort-save-man-convicted-killing-execution-saying-believe-19-year-old-strangled-death-cop-fianc.html



https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2002-05-24/93214/



The documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLTcV664IgU



If you are as convinced as we are, here is the petition to try and stop his execution. There are also numbers to call and actions to take here:

https://www.freerodneyreed.com





Check out our sponsors for this episode!



Parcast Presents Villains: Masterminds. Evildoers. Savages. For every hero, there is a villain. The new podcast Villains from the Parcast Network highlights the psychological, political, and emotional factors that spawn both real and fictional villains.



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Rodney Reed Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:22:40 This case is one we planned to cover but has now become so time sensitive that we had to scrap our original Mini Morbid case for this week and do an emergency plea for everyone to check out the facts of this case and possibly take some action.  Rodney Reed is accused of raping and murdering Stacey Stites in 1996, but the evidence definitely leads elsewhere. Now, Reed is set to be executed November 22nd for a crime he likely didn't commit.  We urge you to check out some of these sources: https://theintercept.com/2019/11/08/rodney-reed-death-row-texas/ https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/07/us/death-row-inmate-rodney-reed-execution/index.html http://behindthebluewall.blogspot.com/2007/12/tx-who-chopped-off-fingernails-of-sgt.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2839595/Murder-victim-s-family-ditch-effort-save-man-convicted-killing-execution-saying-believe-19-year-old-strangled-death-cop-fianc.html https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2002-05-24/93214/ The documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLTcV664IgU If you are as convinced as we are, here is the petition to try and stop his execution. There are also numbers to call and actions to take here: https://www.freerodneyreed.com Check out our sponsors for this episode! Parcast Presents Villains: Masterminds. Evildoers. Savages. For every hero, there is a villain. The new podcast Villains from the Parcast Network highlights the psychological, political, and emotional factors that spawn both real and fictional villains. Ned!: Visit www.helloned.com/MORBID Use Code “MORBID” for 15% off your order This case is one we planned to cover but has now become so time sensitive that we had to scrap our original Mini Morbid case for this week and do an emergency plea for everyone to check out the facts of this case and possibly take some action.  Rodney Reed is accused of raping and murdering Stacey Stites in 1996, but the evidence definitely leads elsewhere. Now, Reed is set to be executed November 22nd for a crime he likely didn't commit.  We urge you to check out some of these sources: https://theintercept.com/2019/11/08/rodney-reed-death-row-texas/ https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/07/us/death-row-inmate-rodney-reed-execution/index.html http://behindthebluewall.blogspot.com/2007/12/tx-who-chopped-off-fingernails-of-sgt.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2839595/Murder-victim-s-family-ditch-effort-save-man-convicted-killing-execution-saying-believe-19-year-old-strangled-death-cop-fianc.html https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2002-05-24/93214/ The documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLTcV664IgU If you are as convinced as we are, here is the petition to try and stop his execution. There are also numbers to call and actions to take here: https://www.freerodneyreed.com Check out our sponsors for this episode! Parcast Presents Villains: Masterminds. Evildoers. Savages. For every hero, there is a villain. The new podcast Villains from the Parcast Network highlights the psychological, political, and emotional factors that spawn both real and fictional villains. Ned!: Visit www.helloned.com/MORBID Use Code “MORBID” for 15% off your order exhibit c true full 101 tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-04:/posts/7413597 The Schoolbus Kidnapping of 1976 Guys, this Alaina "Mini" Morbid is a doozy. How did we never know about this harrowing tale of 26 children and their heroic bus driver who survived over 24 hours of terror while being buried alive? Seriously, this one if intense but it has a happy ending that will leave you satisfied....at least somewhat satisfied. 



Sources:

https://www.cnn.com/2015/11/19/us/rewind-chowchilla-school-bus-kidnapping/index.html



https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/hero-bus-driver-ed-ray-saved-kidnapped-children-1976-dies-91-article-1.1081059



https://www.latimes.com/visuals/photography/la-me-fw-archives-the-1976-chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-20190709-htmlstory.html



https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ajp.138.1.14?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2019 04:56:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-schoolbus-kidnapping-of-1976-_Of2zmlZ Guys, this Alaina "Mini" Morbid is a doozy. How did we never know about this harrowing tale of 26 children and their heroic bus driver who survived over 24 hours of terror while being buried alive? Seriously, this one if intense but it has a happy ending that will leave you satisfied....at least somewhat satisfied. 



Sources:

https://www.cnn.com/2015/11/19/us/rewind-chowchilla-school-bus-kidnapping/index.html



https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/hero-bus-driver-ed-ray-saved-kidnapped-children-1976-dies-91-article-1.1081059



https://www.latimes.com/visuals/photography/la-me-fw-archives-the-1976-chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-20190709-htmlstory.html



https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ajp.138.1.14?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Schoolbus Kidnapping of 1976 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:55:05 Guys, this Alaina "Mini" Morbid is a doozy. How did we never know about this harrowing tale of 26 children and their heroic bus driver who survived over 24 hours of terror while being buried alive? Seriously, this one if intense but it has a happy ending that will leave you satisfied....at least somewhat satisfied.  Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2015/11/19/us/rewind-chowchilla-school-bus-kidnapping/index.html https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/hero-bus-driver-ed-ray-saved-kidnapped-children-1976-dies-91-article-1.1081059 https://www.latimes.com/visuals/photography/la-me-fw-archives-the-1976-chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-20190709-htmlstory.html https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ajp.138.1.14?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed& Guys, this Alaina "Mini" Morbid is a doozy. How did we never know about this harrowing tale of 26 children and their heroic bus driver who survived over 24 hours of terror while being buried alive? Seriously, this one if intense but it has a happy ending that will leave you satisfied....at least somewhat satisfied.  Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2015/11/19/us/rewind-chowchilla-school-bus-kidnapping/index.html https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/hero-bus-driver-ed-ray-saved-kidnapped-children-1976-dies-91-article-1.1081059 https://www.latimes.com/visuals/photography/la-me-fw-archives-the-1976-chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-20190709-htmlstory.html https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ajp.138.1.14?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed& exhibit c true full 99 tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-03:/posts/7413139 Listener Tales Episode 4 It's another installment of your crazy-ass tales, weirdos! This one features a dead body in your bed, a stranger with too many knives, some ghosts, a killer co-worker, a recreation of Stand By Me and a few more! Come on in! The water is probably tainted with dead body juice.



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Check out Silent Waves, a new podcast by Casefile Presents. 

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Silent Waves is a seven-part podcast series that tells the confronting true story of 26-year-old

Raquel O’Brien as she attempts to liberate herself from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse

and a father with a dark secret. She records raw and brutally honest conversations with her

family as they discuss the circumstances of their past for the first time. What emerges is a

larger story as they find the freedom to confront their conflicting versions of events and

reconcile with their past and each other.

Find Silent Waves wherever you stream podcasts. 


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sun, 3 Nov 2019 01:29:48 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-episode-4-yIbKJKZw It's another installment of your crazy-ass tales, weirdos! This one features a dead body in your bed, a stranger with too many knives, some ghosts, a killer co-worker, a recreation of Stand By Me and a few more! Come on in! The water is probably tainted with dead body juice.



Episode Supported by Ned!

www.helloned.com/MORBID

Use Code “MORBID” for 15% off your order



Check out Silent Waves, a new podcast by Casefile Presents. 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silent-waves/id1398753375

Silent Waves is a seven-part podcast series that tells the confronting true story of 26-year-old

Raquel O’Brien as she attempts to liberate herself from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse

and a father with a dark secret. She records raw and brutally honest conversations with her

family as they discuss the circumstances of their past for the first time. What emerges is a

larger story as they find the freedom to confront their conflicting versions of events and

reconcile with their past and each other.

Find Silent Waves wherever you stream podcasts. 


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Listener Tales Episode 4 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:02 It's another installment of your crazy-ass tales, weirdos! This one features a dead body in your bed, a stranger with too many knives, some ghosts, a killer co-worker, a recreation of Stand By Me and a few more! Come on in! The water is probably tainted with dead body juice. Episode Supported by Ned! www.helloned.com/MORBID Use Code “MORBID” for 15% off your order Check out Silent Waves, a new podcast by Casefile Presents.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silent-waves/id1398753375 Silent Waves is a seven-part podcast series that tells the confronting true story of 26-year-old Raquel O’Brien as she attempts to liberate herself from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and a father with a dark secret. She records raw and brutally honest conversations with her family as they discuss the circumstances of their past for the first time. What emerges is a larger story as they find the freedom to confront their conflicting versions of events and reconcile with their past and each other. Find Silent Waves wherever you stream podcasts. It's another installment of your crazy-ass tales, weirdos! This one features a dead body in your bed, a stranger with too many knives, some ghosts, a killer co-worker, a recreation of Stand By Me and a few more! Come on in! The water is probably tainted with dead body juice. Episode Supported by Ned! www.helloned.com/MORBID Use Code “MORBID” for 15% off your order Check out Silent Waves, a new podcast by Casefile Presents.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silent-waves/id1398753375 Silent Waves is a seven-part podcast series that tells the confronting true story of 26-year-old Raquel O’Brien as she attempts to liberate herself from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and a father with a dark secret. She records raw and brutally honest conversations with her family as they discuss the circumstances of their past for the first time. What emerges is a larger story as they find the freedom to confront their conflicting versions of events and reconcile with their past and each other. Find Silent Waves wherever you stream podcasts. exhibit c true full 94 tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-01:/posts/7411913 Introducing What Makes A Killer Audioboom presents: What Makes a Killer. Listen to new episodes of What Makes a Killer for a look into the life and crimes of the world’s most infamous serial killers. Featuring interviews with family members, forensic experts, law enforcement, and witnesses. What Makes a Killer premieres 10/31. Subscribe to What Makes a Killer on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-makes-a-killer/id1483611909


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]]> Fri, 1 Nov 2019 00:55:35 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-what-makes-a-killer-aO_zUuzR Audioboom presents: What Makes a Killer. Listen to new episodes of What Makes a Killer for a look into the life and crimes of the world’s most infamous serial killers. Featuring interviews with family members, forensic experts, law enforcement, and witnesses. What Makes a Killer premieres 10/31. Subscribe to What Makes a Killer on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-makes-a-killer/id1483611909


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]]> Introducing What Makes A Killer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:05:44 Audioboom presents: What Makes a Killer. Listen to new episodes of What Makes a Killer for a look into the life and crimes of the world’s most infamous serial killers. Featuring interviews with family members, forensic experts, law enforcement, and witnesses. What Makes a Killer premieres 10/31. Subscribe to What Makes a Killer on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-makes-a-killer/id1483611909 Audioboom presents: What Makes a Killer. Listen to new episodes of What Makes a Killer for a look into the life and crimes of the world’s most infamous serial killers. Featuring interviews with family members, forensic experts, law enforcement, and witnesses. What Makes a Killer premieres 10/31. Subscribe to What Makes a Killer on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-makes-a-killer/id1483611909 exhibit c true full 93 tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-28:/posts/7407477 The Tragic Unsolved Murder of Lindsay Buziak Mini Morbid This is a Canadian DOOZY, guys. The twists and turns in this case will have your heads spinning and the absolute senselessness of Lindsay's murder will leave you speechless. A young woman is lured by mysterious strangers to a brutal end while doing her job. Who killed Lindsay Buziak?



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]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2019 01:22:30 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-unsolved-murder-of-lindsay-buziak-mini-morbid-IZbplGXc This is a Canadian DOOZY, guys. The twists and turns in this case will have your heads spinning and the absolute senselessness of Lindsay's murder will leave you speechless. A young woman is lured by mysterious strangers to a brutal end while doing her job. Who killed Lindsay Buziak?



Sources:

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]]> The Tragic Unsolved Murder of Lindsay Buziak Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:28 This is a Canadian DOOZY, guys. The twists and turns in this case will have your heads spinning and the absolute senselessness of Lindsay's murder will leave you speechless. A young woman is lured by mysterious strangers to a brutal end while doing her job. Who killed Lindsay Buziak? Sources: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/chilling-confession-taunting-message-from-purported-killer-renews-focus-on-stalled-b-c-murder-probe https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/06/09/who-killed-lindsay-buziak-realtors-murder-believed-to-be-targeted-hit/ https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/still-a-mystery/lindsay-buziak-realtor-murdered-by-phony-house-shoppers-still-a-mystery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux4T51IYsUs Visit our sponsors! Audible has the world's largest selection of audiobooks and audio entertainment, including Audible original titles. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial. Choose one audiobook and 2 Audible Originals absolutely free. Visit Audible.com/Morbid or text MORBID to 500-500. Native creates safe, simple, effective products that people use in the bathroom everyday. They create products with trusted ingredients, without aluminum, parabens or talc and you can trust the performance. For 20% off your first purchase, visit NativeDeodorant.com and use promo code MORBID at checkout! This is a Canadian DOOZY, guys. The twists and turns in this case will have your heads spinning and the absolute senselessness of Lindsay's murder will leave you speechless. A young woman is lured by mysterious strangers to a brutal end while doing her job. Who killed Lindsay Buziak? Sources: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/chilling-confession-taunting-message-from-purported-killer-renews-focus-on-stalled-b-c-murder-probe https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/06/09/who-killed-lindsay-buziak-realtors-murder-believed-to-be-targeted-hit/ https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/still-a-mystery/lindsay-buziak-realtor-murdered-by-phony-house-shoppers-still-a-mystery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux4T51IYsUs Visit our sponsors! Audible has the world's largest selection of audiobooks and audio entertainment, including Audible original titles. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial. Choose one audiobook and 2 Audible Originals absolutely free. Visit Audible.com/Morbid or text MORBID to 500-500. Native creates safe, simple, effective products that people use in the bathroom everyday. They create products with trusted ingredients, without aluminum, parabens or talc and you can trust the performance. For 20% off your first purchase, visit NativeDeodorant.com and use promo code MORBID at checkout! exhibit c true full 98 tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-26:/posts/7406737 Lizzie Borden Part 2 It's the dramatic conclusion to Lizzie Borden's mysterious murder tale and we hope you brought your fans because, the vapors. Did Lizzie bump off her stepmother and father in cold blood after trying and failing to slowly poison them, or did someone else come in the house that day only while Lizzie was inside of it and kill them without anyone detecting? We certainly  have our own thoughts about her acquittal, but take a listen for yourself and let us know what you think. 



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]]> Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:39:15 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/lizzie-borden-part-2-oxLl5Fso It's the dramatic conclusion to Lizzie Borden's mysterious murder tale and we hope you brought your fans because, the vapors. Did Lizzie bump off her stepmother and father in cold blood after trying and failing to slowly poison them, or did someone else come in the house that day only while Lizzie was inside of it and kill them without anyone detecting? We certainly  have our own thoughts about her acquittal, but take a listen for yourself and let us know what you think. 



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]]> Lizzie Borden Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:51 It's the dramatic conclusion to Lizzie Borden's mysterious murder tale and we hope you brought your fans because, the vapors. Did Lizzie bump off her stepmother and father in cold blood after trying and failing to slowly poison them, or did someone else come in the house that day only while Lizzie was inside of it and kill them without anyone detecting? We certainly  have our own thoughts about her acquittal, but take a listen for yourself and let us know what you think.  Visit our sponsors for this episode! Hunt A Killer is the fastest growing murder mystery subscription game that puts you in the mind of a detective. Visit HuntAKiller.com/MORBID for 20% off your first box AMC Shudder AKA "The Netflix of Horror", is a premium streaming video service, super-serving fans of all degrees with the best selection of horror and thrillers  Visit Shudder.com and enter code MORBID for 30 days free It's the dramatic conclusion to Lizzie Borden's mysterious murder tale and we hope you brought your fans because, the vapors. Did Lizzie bump off her stepmother and father in cold blood after trying and failing to slowly poison them, or did someone else come in the house that day only while Lizzie was inside of it and kill them without anyone detecting? We certainly  have our own thoughts about her acquittal, but take a listen for yourself and let us know what you think.  Visit our sponsors for this episode! Hunt A Killer is the fastest growing murder mystery subscription game that puts you in the mind of a detective. Visit HuntAKiller.com/MORBID for 20% off your first box AMC Shudder AKA "The Netflix of Horror", is a premium streaming video service, super-serving fans of all degrees with the best selection of horror and thrillers  Visit Shudder.com and enter code MORBID for 30 days free exhibit c true full 97 tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-20:/posts/7401265 Lizzie Borden Part 1 In this extra special Morbid, we are recording in the Lizzie Borden house in Fall River, Ma. Yup, we are sitting on the couch that Andrew Borden was murdered on and we are not okay. In part one, we discuss the family dynamic a bit as well as the horrific murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in the home that we are currently sitting in. There is a lot more to this case and this family than meets the eye. So come in and have a decent alibi figured out, would ya?



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]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2019 22:41:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/lizzie-borden-part-1-xQGGzCgb In this extra special Morbid, we are recording in the Lizzie Borden house in Fall River, Ma. Yup, we are sitting on the couch that Andrew Borden was murdered on and we are not okay. In part one, we discuss the family dynamic a bit as well as the horrific murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in the home that we are currently sitting in. There is a lot more to this case and this family than meets the eye. So come in and have a decent alibi figured out, would ya?



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]]> Lizzie Borden Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:56 In this extra special Morbid, we are recording in the Lizzie Borden house in Fall River, Ma. Yup, we are sitting on the couch that Andrew Borden was murdered on and we are not okay. In part one, we discuss the family dynamic a bit as well as the horrific murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in the home that we are currently sitting in. There is a lot more to this case and this family than meets the eye. So come in and have a decent alibi figured out, would ya? Check out our sponsors, guys! Download the puzzle game Best Fiends. Discover your latest puzzle game obsession with Best Fiends. Check out Lola: A Modern Approach to Feminine Care. Visit MyLola.com and use promo code MORBID for 30% off your first month's subscription! Get down with Simplisafe. The best choice for home security. Visit Simplisafe.com/ MORBID to get FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial for yourself. In this extra special Morbid, we are recording in the Lizzie Borden house in Fall River, Ma. Yup, we are sitting on the couch that Andrew Borden was murdered on and we are not okay. In part one, we discuss the family dynamic a bit as well as the horrific murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in the home that we are currently sitting in. There is a lot more to this case and this family than meets the eye. So come in and have a decent alibi figured out, would ya? Check out our sponsors, guys! Download the puzzle game Best Fiends. Discover your latest puzzle game obsession with Best Fiends. Check out Lola: A Modern Approach to Feminine Care. Visit MyLola.com and use promo code MORBID for 30% off your first month's subscription! Get down with Simplisafe. The best choice for home security. Visit Simplisafe.com/ MORBID to get FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial for yourself. exhibit c true full 96 tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-11:/posts/7392976 Listener Tales Episode 3 It's another installment of Listener Tales! This one is amazing, guys. We have clowns, potential kidnappings, a dead guy named Johnny, a protective English ghost, a hell demon who is just here to help and so much more. Come on in, the water is spooky as hell. 



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]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2019 01:18:08 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-episode-3-N2y_lqxk It's another installment of Listener Tales! This one is amazing, guys. We have clowns, potential kidnappings, a dead guy named Johnny, a protective English ghost, a hell demon who is just here to help and so much more. Come on in, the water is spooky as hell. 



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]]> Listener Tales Episode 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:04 It's another installment of Listener Tales! This one is amazing, guys. We have clowns, potential kidnappings, a dead guy named Johnny, a protective English ghost, a hell demon who is just here to help and so much more. Come on in, the water is spooky as hell.  TRIGGER WARNING In the story about Johnny the dead guy, there is mention of dogs fighting and getting hurt. It's not super descriptive or gruesome at all, but we love animals and know that can be a little too much for some people.  Go check out our sponsors! Hunt A Killer: Go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID to get 20% off your first Hunt a Killer subscription box! Be the detective you have always wanted to be, guys. Care/Of: For 25% off your first Care/Of order, go to TakeCareof.com and enter promo code MORBID.  Upstart: Check out the revolutionary lending platform Upstart.com/Morbid to check out how low your rate can be without affecting your credit score! It's another installment of Listener Tales! This one is amazing, guys. We have clowns, potential kidnappings, a dead guy named Johnny, a protective English ghost, a hell demon who is just here to help and so much more. Come on in, the water is spooky as hell.  TRIGGER WARNING In the story about Johnny the dead guy, there is mention of dogs fighting and getting hurt. It's not super descriptive or gruesome at all, but we love animals and know that can be a little too much for some people.  Go check out our sponsors! Hunt A Killer: Go to HuntAKiller.com/MORBID to get 20% off your first Hunt a Killer subscription box! Be the detective you have always wanted to be, guys. Care/Of: For 25% off your first Care/Of order, go to TakeCareof.com and enter promo code MORBID.  Upstart: Check out the revolutionary lending platform Upstart.com/Morbid to check out how low your rate can be without affecting your credit score! exhibit c true full 89 tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-07:/posts/7388996 The Senseless Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer Mini Morbid In this Ash-tastic Mini Morbid, we discuss the truly senseless and tragic murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. On July 18, 1989 Robert Bardo stalked and eventually ended the life of a star that was truly on the rise. Although no one else is to blame for his decent into homicidal madness, his mental health and the lack of help he received for it seemed to play a big role in this horrific crime.



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]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2019 02:12:24 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-senseless-murder-of-rebecca-schaeffer-mini-morbid-35vKiAgI In this Ash-tastic Mini Morbid, we discuss the truly senseless and tragic murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. On July 18, 1989 Robert Bardo stalked and eventually ended the life of a star that was truly on the rise. Although no one else is to blame for his decent into homicidal madness, his mental health and the lack of help he received for it seemed to play a big role in this horrific crime.



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]]> The Senseless Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:31:08 In this Ash-tastic Mini Morbid, we discuss the truly senseless and tragic murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. On July 18, 1989 Robert Bardo stalked and eventually ended the life of a star that was truly on the rise. Although no one else is to blame for his decent into homicidal madness, his mental health and the lack of help he received for it seemed to play a big role in this horrific crime. Take a look at our sponsor for this episode! Visit VistaPrint.com and enter code MORBID for free shipping on any business cards, any style and any quantity. In this Ash-tastic Mini Morbid, we discuss the truly senseless and tragic murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. On July 18, 1989 Robert Bardo stalked and eventually ended the life of a star that was truly on the rise. Although no one else is to blame for his decent into homicidal madness, his mental health and the lack of help he received for it seemed to play a big role in this horrific crime. Take a look at our sponsor for this episode! Visit VistaPrint.com and enter code MORBID for free shipping on any business cards, any style and any quantity. exhibit c true full 95 tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-02:/posts/7385741 Introducing The Mysterious Mr. Epstein For most of his life, Jeffrey Epstein was a mystery-- who he was, how he made his money, and how he got away with horrific crimes for so many years. The Mysterious Mr. Epstein explores how Epstein was able to use his wealth to buy status and credibility, to buy power, and ultimately to buy himself freedom from justice. From the network that brought you Dirty John. Listen now at Wondery.fm/morbid

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Wed, 2 Oct 2019 21:48:13 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-the-mysterious-mr-epstein-Pwh_RKoJ For most of his life, Jeffrey Epstein was a mystery-- who he was, how he made his money, and how he got away with horrific crimes for so many years. The Mysterious Mr. Epstein explores how Epstein was able to use his wealth to buy status and credibility, to buy power, and ultimately to buy himself freedom from justice. From the network that brought you Dirty John. Listen now at Wondery.fm/morbid

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Introducing The Mysterious Mr. Epstein Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:09:44 For most of his life, Jeffrey Epstein was a mystery-- who he was, how he made his money, and how he got away with horrific crimes for so many years. The Mysterious Mr. Epstein explores how Epstein was able to use his wealth to buy status and credibility, to buy power, and ultimately to buy himself freedom from justice. From the network that brought you Dirty John. Listen now at Wondery.fm/morbid For most of his life, Jeffrey Epstein was a mystery-- who he was, how he made his money, and how he got away with horrific crimes for so many years. The Mysterious Mr. Epstein explores how Epstein was able to use his wealth to buy status and credibility, to buy power, and ultimately to buy himself freedom from justice. From the network that brought you Dirty John. Listen now at Wondery.fm/morbid exhibit c true full 87 tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-02:/posts/7384979 The LuLuLemon Murder Part 2 We kept you hanging but here it is! The conclusion to one of the most puzzling and shocking crimes out there. When we left you last, Brittany Norwood's story was starting to get shaky, but can anyone really believe she had something to do with Jayna Murray's brutal attack and murder?



Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/jayna-murray-alive-during-322-injuries-prosecutor/2011/11/02/gIQAtVxgfM_blog.html



https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wants-new-trial/33734/



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057040/Brittany-Norwood-guilty-Lululemon-yoga-worker-Jayna-Murrays-murder.html




The Yoga Store Murder: The Shocking True Account of the Lululemon Athletica Killing By Dan Morse
 



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]]> Wed, 2 Oct 2019 02:45:50 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lululemon-murder-part-2-xtpu92x6 We kept you hanging but here it is! The conclusion to one of the most puzzling and shocking crimes out there. When we left you last, Brittany Norwood's story was starting to get shaky, but can anyone really believe she had something to do with Jayna Murray's brutal attack and murder?



Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/jayna-murray-alive-during-322-injuries-prosecutor/2011/11/02/gIQAtVxgfM_blog.html



https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wants-new-trial/33734/



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057040/Brittany-Norwood-guilty-Lululemon-yoga-worker-Jayna-Murrays-murder.html




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]]> The LuLuLemon Murder Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:00 We kept you hanging but here it is! The conclusion to one of the most puzzling and shocking crimes out there. When we left you last, Brittany Norwood's story was starting to get shaky, but can anyone really believe she had something to do with Jayna Murray's brutal attack and murder? Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/jayna-murray-alive-during-322-injuries-prosecutor/2011/11/02/gIQAtVxgfM_blog.html https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wants-new-trial/33734/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057040/Brittany-Norwood-guilty-Lululemon-yoga-worker-Jayna-Murrays-murder.html The Yoga Store Murder: The Shocking True Account of the Lululemon Athletica Killing By Dan Morse   Our Sponsors: Jenni Kayne! Visit JenniKayne.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your order Download Scam Goddess, a podcast that dives into some of the greatest frauds, hoodwinks and swindlers in history wherever you stream podcasts: https://www.earwolf.com/episode/scam-heiress-anna-sorokin-with-paul-f-tompkins/ Murder Apparel! Use promo code MORBID for 25% off your order at MurderApparel.com We kept you hanging but here it is! The conclusion to one of the most puzzling and shocking crimes out there. When we left you last, Brittany Norwood's story was starting to get shaky, but can anyone really believe she had something to do with Jayna Murray's brutal attack and murder? Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/jayna-murray-alive-during-322-injuries-prosecutor/2011/11/02/gIQAtVxgfM_blog.html https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wants-new-trial/33734/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057040/Brittany-Norwood-guilty-Lululemon-yoga-worker-Jayna-Murrays-murder.html The Yoga Store Murder: The Shocking True Account of the Lululemon Athletica Killing By Dan Morse   Our Sponsors: Jenni Kayne! Visit JenniKayne.com and use promo code MORBID for 20% off your order Download Scam Goddess, a podcast that dives into some of the greatest frauds, hoodwinks and swindlers in history wherever you stream podcasts: https://www.earwolf.com/episode/scam-heiress-anna-sorokin-with-paul-f-tompkins/ Murder Apparel! Use promo code MORBID for 25% off your order at MurderApparel.com exhibit c true full 94 tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-29:/posts/7382457 The LuLuLemon Murder Part 1 In this two parter, we will be talking about the brutal murder of Jayna Murray in a Bethesda, Maryland LuLuLemon store. This case is not as it seems and the twists will have you questioning everything.





Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/jayna-murray-alive-during-322-injuries-prosecutor/2011/11/02/gIQAtVxgfM_blog.html



https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wants-new-trial/33734/



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057040/Brittany-Norwood-guilty-Lululemon-yoga-worker-Jayna-Murrays-murder.html




The Yoga Store Murder: The Shocking True Account of the Lululemon Athletica Killing By Dan Morse



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]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2019 16:04:50 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lululemon-murder-part-1-tLIUPiZh In this two parter, we will be talking about the brutal murder of Jayna Murray in a Bethesda, Maryland LuLuLemon store. This case is not as it seems and the twists will have you questioning everything.





Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/jayna-murray-alive-during-322-injuries-prosecutor/2011/11/02/gIQAtVxgfM_blog.html



https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wants-new-trial/33734/



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057040/Brittany-Norwood-guilty-Lululemon-yoga-worker-Jayna-Murrays-murder.html




The Yoga Store Murder: The Shocking True Account of the Lululemon Athletica Killing By Dan Morse



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The LuLuLemon Murder Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:37:57 In this two parter, we will be talking about the brutal murder of Jayna Murray in a Bethesda, Maryland LuLuLemon store. This case is not as it seems and the twists will have you questioning everything. Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/jayna-murray-alive-during-322-injuries-prosecutor/2011/11/02/gIQAtVxgfM_blog.html https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wants-new-trial/33734/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057040/Brittany-Norwood-guilty-Lululemon-yoga-worker-Jayna-Murrays-murder.html The Yoga Store Murder: The Shocking True Account of the Lululemon Athletica Killing By Dan Morse Sponsors for this episode:  Care/Of! Visit TakeCareOf.com and enter Promo code MORBID for 25% off your first Care/Of personalized vitamin subscription! VistaPrint! Visit VistaPrint.com and enter promo code MORBID for free shipping on your Vistaprint business cards. In this two parter, we will be talking about the brutal murder of Jayna Murray in a Bethesda, Maryland LuLuLemon store. This case is not as it seems and the twists will have you questioning everything. Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/jayna-murray-alive-during-322-injuries-prosecutor/2011/11/02/gIQAtVxgfM_blog.html https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wants-new-trial/33734/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057040/Brittany-Norwood-guilty-Lululemon-yoga-worker-Jayna-Murrays-murder.html The Yoga Store Murder: The Shocking True Account of the Lululemon Athletica Killing By Dan Morse Sponsors for this episode:  Care/Of! Visit TakeCareOf.com and enter Promo code MORBID for 25% off your first Care/Of personalized vitamin subscription! VistaPrint! Visit VistaPrint.com and enter promo code MORBID for free shipping on your Vistaprint business cards. exhibit c true full 93 tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-28:/posts/7381892 The Mysterious Death of Jessica Renee Johnson Mini Morbid This one is a real head scratcher. Jessica Johnson, a 37 year old single mother,  is found hanging from a mailbox in broad daylight. Police immediately label it a bizarre suicide but almost all of the evidence points to something much more sinister.



The Facebook page Jessica's mother Linda set up:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Interest/What-happened-to-Jessica-Johnson-886316114880842/



Elly Vikere's video about this case:

https://youtu.be/pr2dAkY85AU?fbclid=IwAR1bERyewfRQpm1vXfohObJzgkR6iiegreQIC_DWad_jSXb_NXvEKcpEUao



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:22:40 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-death-of-jessica-renee-johnson-mini-morbid-TOx5F_6K This one is a real head scratcher. Jessica Johnson, a 37 year old single mother,  is found hanging from a mailbox in broad daylight. Police immediately label it a bizarre suicide but almost all of the evidence points to something much more sinister.



The Facebook page Jessica's mother Linda set up:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Interest/What-happened-to-Jessica-Johnson-886316114880842/



Elly Vikere's video about this case:

https://youtu.be/pr2dAkY85AU?fbclid=IwAR1bERyewfRQpm1vXfohObJzgkR6iiegreQIC_DWad_jSXb_NXvEKcpEUao



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]]> The Mysterious Death of Jessica Renee Johnson Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:38 This one is a real head scratcher. Jessica Johnson, a 37 year old single mother,  is found hanging from a mailbox in broad daylight. Police immediately label it a bizarre suicide but almost all of the evidence points to something much more sinister. The Facebook page Jessica's mother Linda set up: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Interest/What-happened-to-Jessica-Johnson-886316114880842/ Elly Vikere's video about this case: https://youtu.be/pr2dAkY85AU?fbclid=IwAR1bERyewfRQpm1vXfohObJzgkR6iiegreQIC_DWad_jSXb_NXvEKcpEUao Our Sponsor: Hello Fresh! Visit HelloFresh.com/MORBID80 for $80 off your order! This one is a real head scratcher. Jessica Johnson, a 37 year old single mother,  is found hanging from a mailbox in broad daylight. Police immediately label it a bizarre suicide but almost all of the evidence points to something much more sinister. The Facebook page Jessica's mother Linda set up: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Interest/What-happened-to-Jessica-Johnson-886316114880842/ Elly Vikere's video about this case: https://youtu.be/pr2dAkY85AU?fbclid=IwAR1bERyewfRQpm1vXfohObJzgkR6iiegreQIC_DWad_jSXb_NXvEKcpEUao Our Sponsor: Hello Fresh! Visit HelloFresh.com/MORBID80 for $80 off your order! exhibit c true full 92 tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-22:/posts/7375823 The Science of Fear Solo Morbid It's Alaina's science corner time again! With Ash on a quick vacation and new baby Morbid finally here, our schedules have been crazy. So what better time for another solo science adventure with Alaina. Tonight, we discuss the science of fear. Why do some people love frightening things and others actively avoid them? We discuss the psychology as well as the biological factors at play here while also talking about extreme haunted houses and the level of commitment to a love of fear that they require.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2019 02:53:22 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-science-of-fear-solo-morbid-3v4OCPuR It's Alaina's science corner time again! With Ash on a quick vacation and new baby Morbid finally here, our schedules have been crazy. So what better time for another solo science adventure with Alaina. Tonight, we discuss the science of fear. Why do some people love frightening things and others actively avoid them? We discuss the psychology as well as the biological factors at play here while also talking about extreme haunted houses and the level of commitment to a love of fear that they require.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Science of Fear Solo Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:50:19 It's Alaina's science corner time again! With Ash on a quick vacation and new baby Morbid finally here, our schedules have been crazy. So what better time for another solo science adventure with Alaina. Tonight, we discuss the science of fear. Why do some people love frightening things and others actively avoid them? We discuss the psychology as well as the biological factors at play here while also talking about extreme haunted houses and the level of commitment to a love of fear that they require. It's Alaina's science corner time again! With Ash on a quick vacation and new baby Morbid finally here, our schedules have been crazy. So what better time for another solo science adventure with Alaina. Tonight, we discuss the science of fear. Why do some people love frightening things and others actively avoid them? We discuss the psychology as well as the biological factors at play here while also talking about extreme haunted houses and the level of commitment to a love of fear that they require. exhibit c true full 91 tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-18:/posts/7371941 A Life Lived Podcast Sneak Peek Audioboom presents A Life Lived, a podcast that chronicles the lives of some of the most famous and fascinating deceased celebrities. Each Monday, journalist Stephanie Okupniak will speak with those closest to the star to get their most personal stories. Be it Amy Winehouse, David Bowie or Stan Lee, no one is out of reach. Check out A Life Lived on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you stream podcasts.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2019 02:17:57 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/a-life-lived-podcast-sneak-peek-i_P_wIyM Audioboom presents A Life Lived, a podcast that chronicles the lives of some of the most famous and fascinating deceased celebrities. Each Monday, journalist Stephanie Okupniak will speak with those closest to the star to get their most personal stories. Be it Amy Winehouse, David Bowie or Stan Lee, no one is out of reach. Check out A Life Lived on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you stream podcasts.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> A Life Lived Podcast Sneak Peek Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:05:49 Audioboom presents A Life Lived, a podcast that chronicles the lives of some of the most famous and fascinating deceased celebrities. Each Monday, journalist Stephanie Okupniak will speak with those closest to the star to get their most personal stories. Be it Amy Winehouse, David Bowie or Stan Lee, no one is out of reach. Check out A Life Lived on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you stream podcasts. Audioboom presents A Life Lived, a podcast that chronicles the lives of some of the most famous and fascinating deceased celebrities. Each Monday, journalist Stephanie Okupniak will speak with those closest to the star to get their most personal stories. Be it Amy Winehouse, David Bowie or Stan Lee, no one is out of reach. Check out A Life Lived on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you stream podcasts. exhibit c true full 82 tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-15:/posts/7369260 Listener Tales Episode 2 We are back with another installment of your crazy ass tales, guys! We asked for them and you delivered in spades. Not only was this episode was recorded hours before baby Morbid entered our lives but it also has dead bodies in sheds, ghosts who fold your bedding, someone getting slapped in the face with a knife and some truly touching tales of loved ones from beyond the grave. Come on in, the water is insane and Ash cries in the episode.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:21:13 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-episode-2-_Z9XMl_E We are back with another installment of your crazy ass tales, guys! We asked for them and you delivered in spades. Not only was this episode was recorded hours before baby Morbid entered our lives but it also has dead bodies in sheds, ghosts who fold your bedding, someone getting slapped in the face with a knife and some truly touching tales of loved ones from beyond the grave. Come on in, the water is insane and Ash cries in the episode.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales Episode 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:42 We are back with another installment of your crazy ass tales, guys! We asked for them and you delivered in spades. Not only was this episode was recorded hours before baby Morbid entered our lives but it also has dead bodies in sheds, ghosts who fold your bedding, someone getting slapped in the face with a knife and some truly touching tales of loved ones from beyond the grave. Come on in, the water is insane and Ash cries in the episode. We are back with another installment of your crazy ass tales, guys! We asked for them and you delivered in spades. Not only was this episode was recorded hours before baby Morbid entered our lives but it also has dead bodies in sheds, ghosts who fold your bedding, someone getting slapped in the face with a knife and some truly touching tales of loved ones from beyond the grave. Come on in, the water is insane and Ash cries in the episode. exhibit c true full 81 tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-02:/posts/7357641 Brenda Ann Spencer Mini Morbid Mondays don't rank high on everyone's list but in 1979 Brenda Ann Spencer took this cliche to a horrifically violent place. With 2 dead and 9 injured, she had one simple reason for her rampage; "I just don't like Mondays". 



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 2 Sep 2019 23:01:16 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/brenda-ann-spencer-mini-morbid-XrYmJFSm Mondays don't rank high on everyone's list but in 1979 Brenda Ann Spencer took this cliche to a horrifically violent place. With 2 dead and 9 injured, she had one simple reason for her rampage; "I just don't like Mondays". 



This episode is sponsored by: Embr Wave! Visit Embrwave.com and enter our code MORBID for $50 off your amazing Embr Wave bracelet.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Brenda Ann Spencer Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:36:30 Mondays don't rank high on everyone's list but in 1979 Brenda Ann Spencer took this cliche to a horrifically violent place. With 2 dead and 9 injured, she had one simple reason for her rampage; "I just don't like Mondays".  This episode is sponsored by: Embr Wave! Visit Embrwave.com and enter our code MORBID for $50 off your amazing Embr Wave bracelet. Mondays don't rank high on everyone's list but in 1979 Brenda Ann Spencer took this cliche to a horrifically violent place. With 2 dead and 9 injured, she had one simple reason for her rampage; "I just don't like Mondays".  This episode is sponsored by: Embr Wave! Visit Embrwave.com and enter our code MORBID for $50 off your amazing Embr Wave bracelet. exhibit c true full 90 tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-29:/posts/7354818 Listener Tales Episode 1 It's finally here! We have threatened to share your listener tales of true crime and general spookiness for over a year now and we have finally done it. In Episode 1 of Listener Tales, we are going to hear about a Pet Cemetery cat, a trip into the Black Forest in Germany, a couple of terrifying ghosts, an unsolved child murder and a near miss with a machete. It's intense, it's hilarious at times and it will probably give you nightmares. Come on in!



Today's sponsors are:

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:02:41 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/listener-tales-episode-1-h1WvO42H It's finally here! We have threatened to share your listener tales of true crime and general spookiness for over a year now and we have finally done it. In Episode 1 of Listener Tales, we are going to hear about a Pet Cemetery cat, a trip into the Black Forest in Germany, a couple of terrifying ghosts, an unsolved child murder and a near miss with a machete. It's intense, it's hilarious at times and it will probably give you nightmares. Come on in!



Today's sponsors are:

Daily Harvest! Visit DailyHarvest.com and enter code MORBID for $25 off your first box!



Embr Wave Bracelet! Visit EmbrWave.com and enter code MORBID for $50 off your bracelet purchase!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Listener Tales Episode 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:39:24 It's finally here! We have threatened to share your listener tales of true crime and general spookiness for over a year now and we have finally done it. In Episode 1 of Listener Tales, we are going to hear about a Pet Cemetery cat, a trip into the Black Forest in Germany, a couple of terrifying ghosts, an unsolved child murder and a near miss with a machete. It's intense, it's hilarious at times and it will probably give you nightmares. Come on in! Today's sponsors are: Daily Harvest! Visit DailyHarvest.com and enter code MORBID for $25 off your first box! Embr Wave Bracelet! Visit EmbrWave.com and enter code MORBID for $50 off your bracelet purchase! It's finally here! We have threatened to share your listener tales of true crime and general spookiness for over a year now and we have finally done it. In Episode 1 of Listener Tales, we are going to hear about a Pet Cemetery cat, a trip into the Black Forest in Germany, a couple of terrifying ghosts, an unsolved child murder and a near miss with a machete. It's intense, it's hilarious at times and it will probably give you nightmares. Come on in! Today's sponsors are: Daily Harvest! Visit DailyHarvest.com and enter code MORBID for $25 off your first box! Embr Wave Bracelet! Visit EmbrWave.com and enter code MORBID for $50 off your bracelet purchase! exhibit c true full 79 tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-25:/posts/7350798 The Princes In The Tower Mini Morbid It's a historical mini! This week's tiny Morbid is a good old fashioned mystery/whodunit. After a long journey through the hellfire that was Dennis Rader, I think we can all use something lighter and possible politically charged murder is just the ticket. The Princes in the Tower takes us back to Tudor England when there was a real life game of thrones happening and sometimes things and often people got in the way of throne succession.



Sources:

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Princes-in-the-Tower/



https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/princes-tower-will-ultimate-cold-case-finally-be-solved-after-more-500-years-10466190.html



This week's sponsor is Care/Of! Head over to TakeCareOf.com and use our code MORBID for 25% off your first Care/Of order. 


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2019 02:05:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-princes-in-the-tower-mini-morbid-yD0oq_hj It's a historical mini! This week's tiny Morbid is a good old fashioned mystery/whodunit. After a long journey through the hellfire that was Dennis Rader, I think we can all use something lighter and possible politically charged murder is just the ticket. The Princes in the Tower takes us back to Tudor England when there was a real life game of thrones happening and sometimes things and often people got in the way of throne succession.



Sources:

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Princes-in-the-Tower/



https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/princes-tower-will-ultimate-cold-case-finally-be-solved-after-more-500-years-10466190.html



This week's sponsor is Care/Of! Head over to TakeCareOf.com and use our code MORBID for 25% off your first Care/Of order. 


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Princes In The Tower Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:38:30 It's a historical mini! This week's tiny Morbid is a good old fashioned mystery/whodunit. After a long journey through the hellfire that was Dennis Rader, I think we can all use something lighter and possible politically charged murder is just the ticket. The Princes in the Tower takes us back to Tudor England when there was a real life game of thrones happening and sometimes things and often people got in the way of throne succession. Sources: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Princes-in-the-Tower/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/princes-tower-will-ultimate-cold-case-finally-be-solved-after-more-500-years-10466190.html This week's sponsor is Care/Of! Head over to TakeCareOf.com and use our code MORBID for 25% off your first Care/Of order. It's a historical mini! This week's tiny Morbid is a good old fashioned mystery/whodunit. After a long journey through the hellfire that was Dennis Rader, I think we can all use something lighter and possible politically charged murder is just the ticket. The Princes in the Tower takes us back to Tudor England when there was a real life game of thrones happening and sometimes things and often people got in the way of throne succession. Sources: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Princes-in-the-Tower/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/princes-tower-will-ultimate-cold-case-finally-be-solved-after-more-500-years-10466190.html This week's sponsor is Care/Of! Head over to TakeCareOf.com and use our code MORBID for 25% off your first Care/Of order. exhibit c true full 89 tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-24:/posts/7350523 Dennis Rader "BTK" Part 3 It's finally here! The final chapter of our Dennis Rader saga has arrived and this one is the longest yet. In this crescendo, we will take you through his final murders, his 10 year downtime and his eventually resurfacing and capture. It's been real but holy hell are we happy to be done with Dennis. Get out of my head, you loser. 



Promo: Parcast’s new Daily true crime podcast,  “Today In True Crime” now on Spotify

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sat, 24 Aug 2019 03:58:44 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dennis-rader-btk-part-3-ZnMUS9EH It's finally here! The final chapter of our Dennis Rader saga has arrived and this one is the longest yet. In this crescendo, we will take you through his final murders, his 10 year downtime and his eventually resurfacing and capture. It's been real but holy hell are we happy to be done with Dennis. Get out of my head, you loser. 



Promo: Parcast’s new Daily true crime podcast,  “Today In True Crime” now on Spotify

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Dennis Rader "BTK" Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:27:30 It's finally here! The final chapter of our Dennis Rader saga has arrived and this one is the longest yet. In this crescendo, we will take you through his final murders, his 10 year downtime and his eventually resurfacing and capture. It's been real but holy hell are we happy to be done with Dennis. Get out of my head, you loser.  Promo: Parcast’s new Daily true crime podcast,  “Today In True Crime” now on Spotify It's finally here! The final chapter of our Dennis Rader saga has arrived and this one is the longest yet. In this crescendo, we will take you through his final murders, his 10 year downtime and his eventually resurfacing and capture. It's been real but holy hell are we happy to be done with Dennis. Get out of my head, you loser.  Promo: Parcast’s new Daily true crime podcast,  “Today In True Crime” now on Spotify exhibit c true full 88 tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-18:/posts/7344838 Dennis Rader "BTK" Part 2 In today's installment of "DENNIS IS THE WORST", we cover the horrific murders of Kathryn Bright and Shirley Vian as well as talk about Dennis' Paraphiliac tendencies and how his narcissistic behavior led him to take ridiculous measures to insert himself into the unsolved murders. 



Katherine Ramsland’s book:

https://www.amazon.com/Confession-Serial-Killer-Untold-Dennis/dp/1611688418

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2019 04:33:41 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dennis-rader-btk-part-2-aJp_tolT In today's installment of "DENNIS IS THE WORST", we cover the horrific murders of Kathryn Bright and Shirley Vian as well as talk about Dennis' Paraphiliac tendencies and how his narcissistic behavior led him to take ridiculous measures to insert himself into the unsolved murders. 



Katherine Ramsland’s book:

https://www.amazon.com/Confession-Serial-Killer-Untold-Dennis/dp/1611688418

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Dennis Rader "BTK" Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:21:35 In today's installment of "DENNIS IS THE WORST", we cover the horrific murders of Kathryn Bright and Shirley Vian as well as talk about Dennis' Paraphiliac tendencies and how his narcissistic behavior led him to take ridiculous measures to insert himself into the unsolved murders.  Katherine Ramsland’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Confession-Serial-Killer-Untold-Dennis/dp/1611688418 In today's installment of "DENNIS IS THE WORST", we cover the horrific murders of Kathryn Bright and Shirley Vian as well as talk about Dennis' Paraphiliac tendencies and how his narcissistic behavior led him to take ridiculous measures to insert himself into the unsolved murders.  Katherine Ramsland’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Confession-Serial-Killer-Untold-Dennis/dp/1611688418 exhibit c true full 87 tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-10:/posts/7338578 The Senseless Murder of Seath Jackson Mini Morbid This is an Ash-centric Mini and it is a heartbreaker. 15 year old Seath Jackson was ruthlessly ambushed by his peers, some of which he had considered friends. His murder was cold, calculated and brutal. 



Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Embr Wave! Visit Embrwave.com and enter our code MORBID for $50 off your Embr Wave bracelet!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2019 04:55:49 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-senseless-murder-of-seath-jackson-mini-morbid-cCCsw_NK This is an Ash-centric Mini and it is a heartbreaker. 15 year old Seath Jackson was ruthlessly ambushed by his peers, some of which he had considered friends. His murder was cold, calculated and brutal. 



Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Embr Wave! Visit Embrwave.com and enter our code MORBID for $50 off your Embr Wave bracelet!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Senseless Murder of Seath Jackson Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:51:06 This is an Ash-centric Mini and it is a heartbreaker. 15 year old Seath Jackson was ruthlessly ambushed by his peers, some of which he had considered friends. His murder was cold, calculated and brutal.  Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Embr Wave! Visit Embrwave.com and enter our code MORBID for $50 off your Embr Wave bracelet! This is an Ash-centric Mini and it is a heartbreaker. 15 year old Seath Jackson was ruthlessly ambushed by his peers, some of which he had considered friends. His murder was cold, calculated and brutal.  Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Embr Wave! Visit Embrwave.com and enter our code MORBID for $50 off your Embr Wave bracelet! exhibit c true full 86 tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-09:/posts/7337503 Dennis Rader "BTK" Part 1 So Much and Not Enough Yes, this is a long episode but this loser has a lot of layers to peel back. In Part 1, we talk about Dennis Rader's childhood, his marriage and his first foray into the world of Bind, Torture, Kill. It's a bumpy and weird ride, guys. Dennis Rader is a strange and frustrating case. 



There is description of two children who were murdered in this episode. We announce it and give ample time to skip if this is something you are not comfortable listening to!



Thanks to our beautiful sponsor for this episode, Daily Harvest! Visit DaileyHarvest.com and enter code MORBID for $25 off your first box!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 9 Aug 2019 01:03:21 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dennis-rader-btk-part-1-so-much-and-not-enough-dultS12y Yes, this is a long episode but this loser has a lot of layers to peel back. In Part 1, we talk about Dennis Rader's childhood, his marriage and his first foray into the world of Bind, Torture, Kill. It's a bumpy and weird ride, guys. Dennis Rader is a strange and frustrating case. 



There is description of two children who were murdered in this episode. We announce it and give ample time to skip if this is something you are not comfortable listening to!



Thanks to our beautiful sponsor for this episode, Daily Harvest! Visit DaileyHarvest.com and enter code MORBID for $25 off your first box!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Dennis Rader "BTK" Part 1 So Much and Not Enough Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:45:04 Yes, this is a long episode but this loser has a lot of layers to peel back. In Part 1, we talk about Dennis Rader's childhood, his marriage and his first foray into the world of Bind, Torture, Kill. It's a bumpy and weird ride, guys. Dennis Rader is a strange and frustrating case.  ***There is description of two children who were murdered in this episode. We announce it and give ample time to skip if this is something you are not comfortable listening to!*** Thanks to our beautiful sponsor for this episode, Daily Harvest! Visit DaileyHarvest.com and enter code MORBID for $25 off your first box! Yes, this is a long episode but this loser has a lot of layers to peel back. In Part 1, we talk about Dennis Rader's childhood, his marriage and his first foray into the world of Bind, Torture, Kill. It's a bumpy and weird ride, guys. Dennis Rader is a strange and frustrating case.  ***There is description of two children who were murdered in this episode. We announce it and give ample time to skip if this is something you are not comfortable listening to!*** Thanks to our beautiful sponsor for this episode, Daily Harvest! Visit DaileyHarvest.com and enter code MORBID for $25 off your first box! exhibit c true full 85 tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-02:/posts/7332463 The Unbelievable Survival Tale of Susan Walters Mini Morbid This story is truly unbelievable. Emergency Room nurse of 30 years, Susan Kuhnhausen (who now goes by Susan Walters) could have easily become the victim of a murder for hire plot but instead, she used every bit of her knowledge, experience and wits to survive. This story will stick with you in a good way.



Susan, if you are listening, you are a legend.



Sources:

https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/



https://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-kuhnhausen



https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2014/04/woman_who_fatally_strangled_hi.html



https://kpic.com/news/local/man-who-hired-hit-man-to-kill-wife-dies-in-prison



https://www.cbsnews.com/news/intruder-killed-by-nurse-was-hit-man/

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 2 Aug 2019 18:12:46 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unbelievable-survival-tale-of-susan-walters-mini-morbid-2nNd43qO This story is truly unbelievable. Emergency Room nurse of 30 years, Susan Kuhnhausen (who now goes by Susan Walters) could have easily become the victim of a murder for hire plot but instead, she used every bit of her knowledge, experience and wits to survive. This story will stick with you in a good way.



Susan, if you are listening, you are a legend.



Sources:

https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/



https://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-kuhnhausen



https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2014/04/woman_who_fatally_strangled_hi.html



https://kpic.com/news/local/man-who-hired-hit-man-to-kill-wife-dies-in-prison



https://www.cbsnews.com/news/intruder-killed-by-nurse-was-hit-man/

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Unbelievable Survival Tale of Susan Walters Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:45:49 This story is truly unbelievable. Emergency Room nurse of 30 years, Susan Kuhnhausen (who now goes by Susan Walters) could have easily become the victim of a murder for hire plot but instead, she used every bit of her knowledge, experience and wits to survive. This story will stick with you in a good way. Susan, if you are listening, you are a legend. Sources: https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-kuhnhausen https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2014/04/woman_who_fatally_strangled_hi.html https://kpic.com/news/local/man-who-hired-hit-man-to-kill-wife-dies-in-prison https://www.cbsnews.com/news/intruder-killed-by-nurse-was-hit-man/ This story is truly unbelievable. Emergency Room nurse of 30 years, Susan Kuhnhausen (who now goes by Susan Walters) could have easily become the victim of a murder for hire plot but instead, she used every bit of her knowledge, experience and wits to survive. This story will stick with you in a good way. Susan, if you are listening, you are a legend. Sources: https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-kuhnhausen https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2014/04/woman_who_fatally_strangled_hi.html https://kpic.com/news/local/man-who-hired-hit-man-to-kill-wife-dies-in-prison https://www.cbsnews.com/news/intruder-killed-by-nurse-was-hit-man/ exhibit c true full 84 tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-29:/posts/7328312 The Strange Case of Hallie Illingworth We love a good, creepy case from the 40s in here, don't we? The strange, tragic murder of Hallie Illingworth is fascinating for one big reason, and that reason is saponification. Trust us, this one has it all....science, history and corpse wax. 



This episode was sponsored by Embr Wave. Head over to EmbrWave.com and use our special code MORBID for a big $50 discount at checkout!



Sources:

https://www.myolympicpark.com/park/the-lady-of-crescent-lake



https://morbidology.com/the-lady-of-the-lake-hallie-illingworth/



https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/04/06/lady-of-the-lake-2/



https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/saponification

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:57:16 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-strange-case-of-hallie-illingworth-P87b9wAs We love a good, creepy case from the 40s in here, don't we? The strange, tragic murder of Hallie Illingworth is fascinating for one big reason, and that reason is saponification. Trust us, this one has it all....science, history and corpse wax. 



This episode was sponsored by Embr Wave. Head over to EmbrWave.com and use our special code MORBID for a big $50 discount at checkout!



Sources:

https://www.myolympicpark.com/park/the-lady-of-crescent-lake



https://morbidology.com/the-lady-of-the-lake-hallie-illingworth/



https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/04/06/lady-of-the-lake-2/



https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/saponification

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Strange Case of Hallie Illingworth Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:45:13 We love a good, creepy case from the 40s in here, don't we? The strange, tragic murder of Hallie Illingworth is fascinating for one big reason, and that reason is saponification. Trust us, this one has it all....science, history and corpse wax.  This episode was sponsored by Embr Wave. Head over to EmbrWave.com and use our special code MORBID for a big $50 discount at checkout! Sources: https://www.myolympicpark.com/park/the-lady-of-crescent-lake https://morbidology.com/the-lady-of-the-lake-hallie-illingworth/ https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/04/06/lady-of-the-lake-2/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/saponification We love a good, creepy case from the 40s in here, don't we? The strange, tragic murder of Hallie Illingworth is fascinating for one big reason, and that reason is saponification. Trust us, this one has it all....science, history and corpse wax.  This episode was sponsored by Embr Wave. Head over to EmbrWave.com and use our special code MORBID for a big $50 discount at checkout! Sources: https://www.myolympicpark.com/park/the-lady-of-crescent-lake https://morbidology.com/the-lady-of-the-lake-hallie-illingworth/ https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/04/06/lady-of-the-lake-2/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/saponification exhibit c true full 83 tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-23:/posts/7322953 The Tragic Case of Susan Powell Mini Morbid In Ash's Alaina-length Mini Morbid, she bravely took on the heartbreaking mystery of Susan Powell's disappearance and the murder of her two beautiful boys. It's one part mystery, one part horrific Texas Chainsaw Massacre family dynamic and one part absolutely devastating murder/suicide. This is a tough one but it will have you engrossed from beginning to end. 



This episode contains the death of children, please use discretion!



The unbelievably infuriating 911 call we mentioned that the social worker made in a desperate attempt to save Josh Powell's two sons from their father: https://youtu.be/qrfqCGeDXXE

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:22:45 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tragic-case-of-susan-powell-mini-morbid-u97ETnTK In Ash's Alaina-length Mini Morbid, she bravely took on the heartbreaking mystery of Susan Powell's disappearance and the murder of her two beautiful boys. It's one part mystery, one part horrific Texas Chainsaw Massacre family dynamic and one part absolutely devastating murder/suicide. This is a tough one but it will have you engrossed from beginning to end. 



This episode contains the death of children, please use discretion!



The unbelievably infuriating 911 call we mentioned that the social worker made in a desperate attempt to save Josh Powell's two sons from their father: https://youtu.be/qrfqCGeDXXE

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Tragic Case of Susan Powell Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:08 In Ash's Alaina-length Mini Morbid, she bravely took on the heartbreaking mystery of Susan Powell's disappearance and the murder of her two beautiful boys. It's one part mystery, one part horrific Texas Chainsaw Massacre family dynamic and one part absolutely devastating murder/suicide. This is a tough one but it will have you engrossed from beginning to end.  ****This episode contains the death of children, please use discretion!**** The unbelievably infuriating 911 call we mentioned that the social worker made in a desperate attempt to save Josh Powell's two sons from their father: https://youtu.be/qrfqCGeDXXE In Ash's Alaina-length Mini Morbid, she bravely took on the heartbreaking mystery of Susan Powell's disappearance and the murder of her two beautiful boys. It's one part mystery, one part horrific Texas Chainsaw Massacre family dynamic and one part absolutely devastating murder/suicide. This is a tough one but it will have you engrossed from beginning to end.  ****This episode contains the death of children, please use discretion!**** The unbelievably infuriating 911 call we mentioned that the social worker made in a desperate attempt to save Josh Powell's two sons from their father: https://youtu.be/qrfqCGeDXXE exhibit c true full 82 tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-18:/posts/7319206 The Boston Strangler(s) Part 3 It's Albert DeSalvo time, guys. In the conclusion to our dive into the Boston Strangler murder spree, we discuss Albert's childhood, his confessions and whether or not we think he did it at all.



One big take away is that it was dark in there. Don't worry, you'll get it.



Sources:

The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank



https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699



https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2019 02:39:20 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-boston-strangler-s-part-3-C_SS4zjF It's Albert DeSalvo time, guys. In the conclusion to our dive into the Boston Strangler murder spree, we discuss Albert's childhood, his confessions and whether or not we think he did it at all.



One big take away is that it was dark in there. Don't worry, you'll get it.



Sources:

The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank



https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699



https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Boston Strangler(s) Part 3 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:17 It's Albert DeSalvo time, guys. In the conclusion to our dive into the Boston Strangler murder spree, we discuss Albert's childhood, his confessions and whether or not we think he did it at all. One big take away is that it was dark in there. Don't worry, you'll get it. Sources: The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html It's Albert DeSalvo time, guys. In the conclusion to our dive into the Boston Strangler murder spree, we discuss Albert's childhood, his confessions and whether or not we think he did it at all. One big take away is that it was dark in there. Don't worry, you'll get it. Sources: The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html exhibit c true full 81 tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-13:/posts/7315253 The Murder of Maddie Clifton "Mini" Morbid It's an Alaina Mini Morbid, which means it is longer than an average full length episode. Trust us, it is worth it because this case is a truly horrific but endlessly fascinating look into the mind of a secretly troubled young boy who fooled absolutely everyone in his life. Unfortunately, it was young, precious, vivacious Maddie Clifton was on the receiving end of his break from reality. 

TRIGGER WARNING

This case involves the death of a child and it is hard to hear. We warn ahead of time when it will be discussed, so you can skip accordingly if you feel like you need to! 



Sources:


Kids who Kill: Joshua Phillips: True Crime Press Series 1, Book 1 by Kathryn McMaster


https://www.jacksonville.com/news/20170810/19-years-later-narrative-behind-maddie-cliftons-demise-gets-even-worse

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5573932/joshua-phillips-children-who-kill-maddie-clifton/

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2019 20:23:59 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-maddie-clifton-mini-morbid-fbWRLGvn It's an Alaina Mini Morbid, which means it is longer than an average full length episode. Trust us, it is worth it because this case is a truly horrific but endlessly fascinating look into the mind of a secretly troubled young boy who fooled absolutely everyone in his life. Unfortunately, it was young, precious, vivacious Maddie Clifton was on the receiving end of his break from reality. 

TRIGGER WARNING

This case involves the death of a child and it is hard to hear. We warn ahead of time when it will be discussed, so you can skip accordingly if you feel like you need to! 



Sources:


Kids who Kill: Joshua Phillips: True Crime Press Series 1, Book 1 by Kathryn McMaster


https://www.jacksonville.com/news/20170810/19-years-later-narrative-behind-maddie-cliftons-demise-gets-even-worse

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5573932/joshua-phillips-children-who-kill-maddie-clifton/

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Murder of Maddie Clifton "Mini" Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:56 It's an Alaina Mini Morbid, which means it is longer than an average full length episode. Trust us, it is worth it because this case is a truly horrific but endlessly fascinating look into the mind of a secretly troubled young boy who fooled absolutely everyone in his life. Unfortunately, it was young, precious, vivacious Maddie Clifton was on the receiving end of his break from reality.  *****TRIGGER WARNING***** This case involves the death of a child and it is hard to hear. We warn ahead of time when it will be discussed, so you can skip accordingly if you feel like you need to!  Sources: Kids who Kill: Joshua Phillips: True Crime Press Series 1, Book 1 by Kathryn McMaster https://www.jacksonville.com/news/20170810/19-years-later-narrative-behind-maddie-cliftons-demise-gets-even-worse https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5573932/joshua-phillips-children-who-kill-maddie-clifton/ It's an Alaina Mini Morbid, which means it is longer than an average full length episode. Trust us, it is worth it because this case is a truly horrific but endlessly fascinating look into the mind of a secretly troubled young boy who fooled absolutely everyone in his life. Unfortunately, it was young, precious, vivacious Maddie Clifton was on the receiving end of his break from reality.  *****TRIGGER WARNING***** This case involves the death of a child and it is hard to hear. We warn ahead of time when it will be discussed, so you can skip accordingly if you feel like you need to!  Sources: Kids who Kill: Joshua Phillips: True Crime Press Series 1, Book 1 by Kathryn McMaster https://www.jacksonville.com/news/20170810/19-years-later-narrative-behind-maddie-cliftons-demise-gets-even-worse https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5573932/joshua-phillips-children-who-kill-maddie-clifton/ exhibit c true full 80 tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-08:/posts/7310215 The Boston Strangler(s) Part 2 It's here! Part 2 of our deep dive into the most frustrating series of murders to ever hit our hometown is here early. In this episode, we cover the last six murder attributed to this serial killing monster, we discuss the psychology behind strangulation, the physiology behind strangulation and also reveal a bit about the guy who confessed to it all: Albert DeSalvo. 

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT



Sources:

The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank



https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699



https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Mon, 8 Jul 2019 13:51:49 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-boston-strangler-s-part-2-_VICGScX It's here! Part 2 of our deep dive into the most frustrating series of murders to ever hit our hometown is here early. In this episode, we cover the last six murder attributed to this serial killing monster, we discuss the psychology behind strangulation, the physiology behind strangulation and also reveal a bit about the guy who confessed to it all: Albert DeSalvo. 

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT



Sources:

The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank



https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699



https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Boston Strangler(s) Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:11:39 It's here! Part 2 of our deep dive into the most frustrating series of murders to ever hit our hometown is here early. In this episode, we cover the last six murder attributed to this serial killing monster, we discuss the psychology behind strangulation, the physiology behind strangulation and also reveal a bit about the guy who confessed to it all: Albert DeSalvo.  ***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT*** Sources: The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html It's here! Part 2 of our deep dive into the most frustrating series of murders to ever hit our hometown is here early. In this episode, we cover the last six murder attributed to this serial killing monster, we discuss the psychology behind strangulation, the physiology behind strangulation and also reveal a bit about the guy who confessed to it all: Albert DeSalvo.  ***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT*** Sources: The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html exhibit c true full 79 tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-07:/posts/7309304 The Boston Strangler Part 1 It's our hometown murder time! We split this case into parts because there is truly a lot to unpack and we thought our beloved Boston deserved our time and attention. In Part 1, we take a look at the first 6 victims of The Boston Strangler(s) and set ourselves up to talk about the last 7, the psychology behind these crimes, as well as Albert DeSalvo's infamous confession in Part 2.  This is a wild ride, so we suggest you hang on to your. butts and leave your Yankees hats at home.



THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT



Sources:

The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank



https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699



https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sun, 7 Jul 2019 03:01:57 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-boston-strangler-part-1-w1sVohbY It's our hometown murder time! We split this case into parts because there is truly a lot to unpack and we thought our beloved Boston deserved our time and attention. In Part 1, we take a look at the first 6 victims of The Boston Strangler(s) and set ourselves up to talk about the last 7, the psychology behind these crimes, as well as Albert DeSalvo's infamous confession in Part 2.  This is a wild ride, so we suggest you hang on to your. butts and leave your Yankees hats at home.



THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT



Sources:

The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank



https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699



https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Boston Strangler Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:46:01 It's our hometown murder time! We split this case into parts because there is truly a lot to unpack and we thought our beloved Boston deserved our time and attention. In Part 1, we take a look at the first 6 victims of The Boston Strangler(s) and set ourselves up to talk about the last 7, the psychology behind these crimes, as well as Albert DeSalvo's infamous confession in Part 2.  This is a wild ride, so we suggest you hang on to your. butts and leave your Yankees hats at home. ***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT*** Sources: The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html It's our hometown murder time! We split this case into parts because there is truly a lot to unpack and we thought our beloved Boston deserved our time and attention. In Part 1, we take a look at the first 6 victims of The Boston Strangler(s) and set ourselves up to talk about the last 7, the psychology behind these crimes, as well as Albert DeSalvo's infamous confession in Part 2.  This is a wild ride, so we suggest you hang on to your. butts and leave your Yankees hats at home. ***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT*** Sources: The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html exhibit c true full 78 tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-02:/posts/7305089 Diane Downs Mini Morbid Diane Downs is an evil monster. Straight up, this woman is one of the all time worst. Ash's Mini Morbid will take us down her dark path and out the other side where we will all probably meet for a drink because, damn Diane.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2019 03:41:15 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/diane-downs-mini-morbid-yR54cayl Diane Downs is an evil monster. Straight up, this woman is one of the all time worst. Ash's Mini Morbid will take us down her dark path and out the other side where we will all probably meet for a drink because, damn Diane.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Diane Downs Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:33 Diane Downs is an evil monster. Straight up, this woman is one of the all time worst. Ash's Mini Morbid will take us down her dark path and out the other side where we will all probably meet for a drink because, damn Diane. Diane Downs is an evil monster. Straight up, this woman is one of the all time worst. Ash's Mini Morbid will take us down her dark path and out the other side where we will all probably meet for a drink because, damn Diane. exhibit c true full 77 tag:audioboom.com,2019-06-25:/posts/7299029 The Bridgewater State Triangle Part 2/The Murder of Mary Lou Arruda/The Cult Murders of Freetown State Forest In the final installment of our Bridgewater Triangle series, we take a look at a creepy rock quarry where ghosts and jump to their undeaths, some spooky UFO sightings and finish it off with the horrific murder of Mary Lou Arruda and the cult murders perpetrated by Carl Drew and Robin Murphy. This place is wild, guys. Strap in.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:37:53 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bridgewater-state-triangle-part-2-the-murder-of-mary-lou-arruda-the-cult-murders-of-freetown-state-forest-l_lCIDaJ In the final installment of our Bridgewater Triangle series, we take a look at a creepy rock quarry where ghosts and jump to their undeaths, some spooky UFO sightings and finish it off with the horrific murder of Mary Lou Arruda and the cult murders perpetrated by Carl Drew and Robin Murphy. This place is wild, guys. Strap in.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Bridgewater State Triangle Part 2/The Murder of Mary Lou Arruda/The Cult Murders of Freetown State Forest Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:04 In the final installment of our Bridgewater Triangle series, we take a look at a creepy rock quarry where ghosts and jump to their undeaths, some spooky UFO sightings and finish it off with the horrific murder of Mary Lou Arruda and the cult murders perpetrated by Carl Drew and Robin Murphy. This place is wild, guys. Strap in. In the final installment of our Bridgewater Triangle series, we take a look at a creepy rock quarry where ghosts and jump to their undeaths, some spooky UFO sightings and finish it off with the horrific murder of Mary Lou Arruda and the cult murders perpetrated by Carl Drew and Robin Murphy. This place is wild, guys. Strap in. exhibit c true full 76 tag:audioboom.com,2019-06-21:/posts/7295288 The Murders at Corpsewood Manor Mini Morbid This case has always haunted Alaina and it felt like the right time to let it loose. The brutal murders of Joseph Odom and Dr. Charles Scudder were senseless and horrific. Get ready for some frustration and Satanic Panic because this tale is full of both. 



Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/corpsewood-manor-murders



https://the-line-up.com/corpsewood-manor



https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/corpsewood-manor




The Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia by Amy Petulla

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2019 04:28:09 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murders-at-corpsewood-manor-mini-morbid-zzInY8nr This case has always haunted Alaina and it felt like the right time to let it loose. The brutal murders of Joseph Odom and Dr. Charles Scudder were senseless and horrific. Get ready for some frustration and Satanic Panic because this tale is full of both. 



Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/corpsewood-manor-murders



https://the-line-up.com/corpsewood-manor



https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/corpsewood-manor




The Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia by Amy Petulla

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Murders at Corpsewood Manor Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:03:06 This case has always haunted Alaina and it felt like the right time to let it loose. The brutal murders of Joseph Odom and Dr. Charles Scudder were senseless and horrific. Get ready for some frustration and Satanic Panic because this tale is full of both.  Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/corpsewood-manor-murders https://the-line-up.com/corpsewood-manor https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/corpsewood-manor The Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia by Amy Petulla This case has always haunted Alaina and it felt like the right time to let it loose. The brutal murders of Joseph Odom and Dr. Charles Scudder were senseless and horrific. Get ready for some frustration and Satanic Panic because this tale is full of both.  Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/corpsewood-manor-murders https://the-line-up.com/corpsewood-manor https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/corpsewood-manor The Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia by Amy Petulla exhibit c true full 75 tag:audioboom.com,2019-06-18:/posts/7292810 The Bridgewater Triangle Part 1 In this first installment of a mini-series concentrating on the bizarre and sinister happenings in Massachusetts' Bridgewater Triangle, we go over the history of this seemingly cursed land and some of the more paranormal aspects of the triangle. Next week, we dive into some gruesome crimes that have occurred within the area as well. Hold onto your butts because Massachusetts is crazy, guys.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2019 22:24:25 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bridgewater-triangle-part-1-cx0hvt51 In this first installment of a mini-series concentrating on the bizarre and sinister happenings in Massachusetts' Bridgewater Triangle, we go over the history of this seemingly cursed land and some of the more paranormal aspects of the triangle. Next week, we dive into some gruesome crimes that have occurred within the area as well. Hold onto your butts because Massachusetts is crazy, guys.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Bridgewater Triangle Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:25:30 In this first installment of a mini-series concentrating on the bizarre and sinister happenings in Massachusetts' Bridgewater Triangle, we go over the history of this seemingly cursed land and some of the more paranormal aspects of the triangle. Next week, we dive into some gruesome crimes that have occurred within the area as well. Hold onto your butts because Massachusetts is crazy, guys. In this first installment of a mini-series concentrating on the bizarre and sinister happenings in Massachusetts' Bridgewater Triangle, we go over the history of this seemingly cursed land and some of the more paranormal aspects of the triangle. Next week, we dive into some gruesome crimes that have occurred within the area as well. Hold onto your butts because Massachusetts is crazy, guys. exhibit c true full 74 tag:audioboom.com,2019-06-14:/posts/7289528 The Mysterious Death of Phoebe Handsjuk Part 2 In our really long conclusion to this head scratcher, we can't promise a neatly tied up ending, but we can promise that you will be much better equipped to formulate your own thoughts about what happened the night that Phoebe Handsjuk met her tragic end. We discuss the night of her death further, the reactions of those closest to her and dive into the most bonkers police investigation and coroner's inquest that you could ever imagine. This is a crazy ride, mates. 



Sources:


Into the Darkness: the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk by Robin Bowles


https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2017/11/1/the-garbage-chute-mystery-the-near-impossible-death-of-phoebe-handsjuk


https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/101500170/phoebes-fall-baffling-ruling-in-garbage-chute-death-of-aussie-woman-prompts-change

https://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/phoebesfall/CoronerFinding.pdf

Check out the Podcast Phoebe's Fall

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2019 21:45:46 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-death-of-phoebe-handsjuk-part-2-tKjw924j In our really long conclusion to this head scratcher, we can't promise a neatly tied up ending, but we can promise that you will be much better equipped to formulate your own thoughts about what happened the night that Phoebe Handsjuk met her tragic end. We discuss the night of her death further, the reactions of those closest to her and dive into the most bonkers police investigation and coroner's inquest that you could ever imagine. This is a crazy ride, mates. 



Sources:


Into the Darkness: the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk by Robin Bowles


https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2017/11/1/the-garbage-chute-mystery-the-near-impossible-death-of-phoebe-handsjuk


https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/101500170/phoebes-fall-baffling-ruling-in-garbage-chute-death-of-aussie-woman-prompts-change

https://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/phoebesfall/CoronerFinding.pdf

Check out the Podcast Phoebe's Fall

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Mysterious Death of Phoebe Handsjuk Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:44:15 In our really long conclusion to this head scratcher, we can't promise a neatly tied up ending, but we can promise that you will be much better equipped to formulate your own thoughts about what happened the night that Phoebe Handsjuk met her tragic end. We discuss the night of her death further, the reactions of those closest to her and dive into the most bonkers police investigation and coroner's inquest that you could ever imagine. This is a crazy ride, mates.  Sources: Into the Darkness: the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk by Robin Bowles https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2017/11/1/the-garbage-chute-mystery-the-near-impossible-death-of-phoebe-handsjuk https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/101500170/phoebes-fall-baffling-ruling-in-garbage-chute-death-of-aussie-woman-prompts-change https://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/phoebesfall/CoronerFinding.pdf Check out the Podcast Phoebe's Fall In our really long conclusion to this head scratcher, we can't promise a neatly tied up ending, but we can promise that you will be much better equipped to formulate your own thoughts about what happened the night that Phoebe Handsjuk met her tragic end. We discuss the night of her death further, the reactions of those closest to her and dive into the most bonkers police investigation and coroner's inquest that you could ever imagine. This is a crazy ride, mates.  Sources: Into the Darkness: the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk by Robin Bowles https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2017/11/1/the-garbage-chute-mystery-the-near-impossible-death-of-phoebe-handsjuk https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/101500170/phoebes-fall-baffling-ruling-in-garbage-chute-death-of-aussie-woman-prompts-change https://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/phoebesfall/CoronerFinding.pdf Check out the Podcast Phoebe's Fall exhibit c true full 73 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=224 Jesse “Madison” Holton Mini Morbid Come on down to Alabama where Jesse “Madison” Holton is raising hell, keeping his parents on their toes and about to take a trip to juvie. That is, until his parents are both killed in what he claims was a tragic murder/suicide. Was it as it seemed or did a troubled teen rid himself of what he saw as the problem? This is one that we still can’t quite figure out.

Visit our sponsor: Murder Apparel at Murderapparel.com and use our code MORBID for 25% a rad horror/true crime themed shirt! Make sure you check out their exclusive Morbid design while you are there!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2019 02:37:46 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jesse-madison-holton-mini-morbid-zKzWBi3c Come on down to Alabama where Jesse “Madison” Holton is raising hell, keeping his parents on their toes and about to take a trip to juvie. That is, until his parents are both killed in what he claims was a tragic murder/suicide. Was it as it seemed or did a troubled teen rid himself of what he saw as the problem? This is one that we still can’t quite figure out.

Visit our sponsor: Murder Apparel at Murderapparel.com and use our code MORBID for 25% a rad horror/true crime themed shirt! Make sure you check out their exclusive Morbid design while you are there!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Jesse “Madison” Holton Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:28:30 Come on down to Alabama where Jesse “Madison” Holton is raising hell, keeping his parents on their toes and about to take a trip to juvie. That is, until his parents are both killed in what he claims was a tragic murder/suicide. Was it as it seemed or did a troubled teen rid himself of what he saw as the problem? This is one that we still can’t quite figure out. Visit our sponsor: Murder Apparel at Murderapparel.com and use our code MORBID for 25% a rad horror/true crime themed shirt! Make sure you check out their exclusive Morbid design while you are there! Come on down to Alabama where Jesse “Madison” Holton is raising hell, keeping his parents on their toes and about to take a trip to juvie. That is, until his parents are both killed in what he claims was a tragic murder/suicide. Was it as it seemed or did a troubled teen rid himself of what he saw as the problem? This is one that we still can’t quite figure out. Visit our sponsor: Murder Apparel at Murderapparel.com and use our code MORBID for 25% a rad horror/true crime themed shirt! Make sure you check out their exclusive Morbid design while you are there! exhibit c true full 72 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=221 The Mysterious Death Of Phoebe Handsjuk Part 1 It’s another Australian madness episode!


In this 2 part series, we will take a deep dive into the mysterious, gruesome and tragic death of Phoebe Handsjuk. The vibrant, beautiful and talented 23 year old died horrifically when she somehow plunged from a 12th floor garbage shoot in a luxury apartment building, all the way onto the bottom floor, where she passed through a compactor before being spat out in a scene straight out of a horror film.


Part 1 will dissect her early life, her tumultuous relationship and her tragic death. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we go deeper into her death, the physics of it all and her family and friends’ never-ending mission to find out the truth.



Sources:


Into the Darkness: the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk by Robin Bowles


https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2017/11/1/the-garbage-chute-mystery-the-near-impossible-death-of-phoebe-handsjuk


https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/101500170/phoebes-fall-baffling-ruling-in-garbage-chute-death-of-aussie-woman-prompts-change

https://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/phoebesfall/CoronerFinding.pdf

Check out the Podcast Phoebe's Fall

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2019 03:55:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysterious-death-of-phoebe-handsjuk-part-1-TPyB_n_0 It’s another Australian madness episode!


In this 2 part series, we will take a deep dive into the mysterious, gruesome and tragic death of Phoebe Handsjuk. The vibrant, beautiful and talented 23 year old died horrifically when she somehow plunged from a 12th floor garbage shoot in a luxury apartment building, all the way onto the bottom floor, where she passed through a compactor before being spat out in a scene straight out of a horror film.


Part 1 will dissect her early life, her tumultuous relationship and her tragic death. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we go deeper into her death, the physics of it all and her family and friends’ never-ending mission to find out the truth.



Sources:


Into the Darkness: the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk by Robin Bowles


https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2017/11/1/the-garbage-chute-mystery-the-near-impossible-death-of-phoebe-handsjuk


https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/101500170/phoebes-fall-baffling-ruling-in-garbage-chute-death-of-aussie-woman-prompts-change

https://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/phoebesfall/CoronerFinding.pdf

Check out the Podcast Phoebe's Fall

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Mysterious Death Of Phoebe Handsjuk Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:24 It’s another Australian madness episode! In this 2 part series, we will take a deep dive into the mysterious, gruesome and tragic death of Phoebe Handsjuk. The vibrant, beautiful and talented 23 year old died horrifically when she somehow plunged from a 12th floor garbage shoot in a luxury apartment building, all the way onto the bottom floor, where she passed through a compactor before being spat out in a scene straight out of a horror film. Part 1 will dissect her early life, her tumultuous relationship and her tragic death. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we go deeper into her death, the physics of it all and her family and friends’ never-ending mission to find out the truth. Sources: Into the Darkness: the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk by Robin Bowles https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2017/11/1/the-garbage-chute-mystery-the-near-impossible-death-of-phoebe-handsjuk https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/101500170/phoebes-fall-baffling-ruling-in-garbage-chute-death-of-aussie-woman-prompts-change https://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/phoebesfall/CoronerFinding.pdf Check out the Podcast Phoebe's Fall It’s another Australian madness episode! In this 2 part series, we will take a deep dive into the mysterious, gruesome and tragic death of Phoebe Handsjuk. The vibrant, beautiful and talented 23 year old died horrifically when she somehow plunged from a 12th floor garbage shoot in a luxury apartment building, all the way onto the bottom floor, where she passed through a compactor before being spat out in a scene straight out of a horror film. Part 1 will dissect her early life, her tumultuous relationship and her tragic death. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we go deeper into her death, the physics of it all and her family and friends’ never-ending mission to find out the truth. Sources: Into the Darkness: the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk by Robin Bowles https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2017/11/1/the-garbage-chute-mystery-the-near-impossible-death-of-phoebe-handsjuk https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/101500170/phoebes-fall-baffling-ruling-in-garbage-chute-death-of-aussie-woman-prompts-change https://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/phoebesfall/CoronerFinding.pdf Check out the Podcast Phoebe's Fall exhibit c true full 71 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=219 The Survival Tale of Jennifer Morey Mini Morbid This story is one that needs to be told. Jennifer Morey survived everyone’s worst nightmare by using her strength, will and a little help from a brilliant and composed 911 dispatcher. This is a terrifying tale but we promise it has a happy ending.



Sources:

https://www.houstonpress.com/news/false-sense-of-security-6587121



I Survived Season 1


Go check out our spooky friends at MurderApparel.com and use our code MORBID for 25% off your order!


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

]]> Sun, 2 Jun 2019 01:00:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-survival-tale-of-jennifer-morey-mini-morbid-V_Te2Gvm This story is one that needs to be told. Jennifer Morey survived everyone’s worst nightmare by using her strength, will and a little help from a brilliant and composed 911 dispatcher. This is a terrifying tale but we promise it has a happy ending.



Sources:

https://www.houstonpress.com/news/false-sense-of-security-6587121



I Survived Season 1


Go check out our spooky friends at MurderApparel.com and use our code MORBID for 25% off your order!


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Survival Tale of Jennifer Morey Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:34:10 This story is one that needs to be told. Jennifer Morey survived everyone’s worst nightmare by using her strength, will and a little help from a brilliant and composed 911 dispatcher. This is a terrifying tale but we promise it has a happy ending. Sources: https://www.houstonpress.com/news/false-sense-of-security-6587121 I Survived Season 1 Go check out our spooky friends at MurderApparel.com and use our code MORBID for 25% off your order! This story is one that needs to be told. Jennifer Morey survived everyone’s worst nightmare by using her strength, will and a little help from a brilliant and composed 911 dispatcher. This is a terrifying tale but we promise it has a happy ending. Sources: https://www.houstonpress.com/news/false-sense-of-security-6587121 I Survived Season 1 Go check out our spooky friends at MurderApparel.com and use our code MORBID for 25% off your order! exhibit c true full 70 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=217 The Bloody Benders This is just good, old western fun. By fun, we mean complete carnage and horror. Come back to the 1800s with us as we travel to early America’s humble beginnings where one family systematically butchered travelers who mistook their predatory existence for kindness. The Bloody Benders is a trip worth taking, but just don’t sit at the table when they forcibly suggest it to you. Don’t do it.



Sources:

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/



https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-benders



https://the-line-up.com/the-bloody-benders


Head over to MurderApparel.com and use our code MORBID for a special weirdo discount!


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 31 May 2019 01:23:54 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bloody-benders-_PQykHRx This is just good, old western fun. By fun, we mean complete carnage and horror. Come back to the 1800s with us as we travel to early America’s humble beginnings where one family systematically butchered travelers who mistook their predatory existence for kindness. The Bloody Benders is a trip worth taking, but just don’t sit at the table when they forcibly suggest it to you. Don’t do it.



Sources:

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/



https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-benders



https://the-line-up.com/the-bloody-benders


Head over to MurderApparel.com and use our code MORBID for a special weirdo discount!


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]]> The Bloody Benders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:35 This is just good, old western fun. By fun, we mean complete carnage and horror. Come back to the 1800s with us as we travel to early America’s humble beginnings where one family systematically butchered travelers who mistook their predatory existence for kindness. The Bloody Benders is a trip worth taking, but just don’t sit at the table when they forcibly suggest it to you. Don’t do it. Sources: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-benders https://the-line-up.com/the-bloody-benders Head over to MurderApparel.com and use our code MORBID for a special weirdo discount! This is just good, old western fun. By fun, we mean complete carnage and horror. Come back to the 1800s with us as we travel to early America’s humble beginnings where one family systematically butchered travelers who mistook their predatory existence for kindness. The Bloody Benders is a trip worth taking, but just don’t sit at the table when they forcibly suggest it to you. Don’t do it. Sources: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-benders https://the-line-up.com/the-bloody-benders Head over to MurderApparel.com and use our code MORBID for a special weirdo discount! exhibit c true full 69 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=214 The Murder of Angela Samota I know we have slammed you with a couple of truly heavy cases and this one is definitely tough as well, but what sets this one apart is the ending. While it’s by no means a truly happy tale, there is a sense of satisfaction in the end.


Angela Samota was a brilliant and vivacious college student whose life was tragically cut short when she was raped and murdered in her home in 1984. The investigation that follows takes some twists and turns before ending up at a shocking conclusion that proves no one can stop a determined best friend.



Sources:

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2016/04/13/man-on-death-row-for-1984-rape-murder-of-smu-student-loses-appeal/



https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-44470377



https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/man-found-guilty-in-1984-slaying-of-smu-student/287-411182273


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Fri, 24 May 2019 04:12:07 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-murder-of-angela-samota-wzHgISmD I know we have slammed you with a couple of truly heavy cases and this one is definitely tough as well, but what sets this one apart is the ending. While it’s by no means a truly happy tale, there is a sense of satisfaction in the end.


Angela Samota was a brilliant and vivacious college student whose life was tragically cut short when she was raped and murdered in her home in 1984. The investigation that follows takes some twists and turns before ending up at a shocking conclusion that proves no one can stop a determined best friend.



Sources:

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2016/04/13/man-on-death-row-for-1984-rape-murder-of-smu-student-loses-appeal/



https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-44470377



https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/man-found-guilty-in-1984-slaying-of-smu-student/287-411182273


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Murder of Angela Samota Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:43:25 I know we have slammed you with a couple of truly heavy cases and this one is definitely tough as well, but what sets this one apart is the ending. While it’s by no means a truly happy tale, there is a sense of satisfaction in the end. Angela Samota was a brilliant and vivacious college student whose life was tragically cut short when she was raped and murdered in her home in 1984. The investigation that follows takes some twists and turns before ending up at a shocking conclusion that proves no one can stop a determined best friend. Sources: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2016/04/13/man-on-death-row-for-1984-rape-murder-of-smu-student-loses-appeal/ https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-44470377 https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/man-found-guilty-in-1984-slaying-of-smu-student/287-411182273 I know we have slammed you with a couple of truly heavy cases and this one is definitely tough as well, but what sets this one apart is the ending. While it’s by no means a truly happy tale, there is a sense of satisfaction in the end. Angela Samota was a brilliant and vivacious college student whose life was tragically cut short when she was raped and murdered in her home in 1984. The investigation that follows takes some twists and turns before ending up at a shocking conclusion that proves no one can stop a determined best friend. Sources: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2016/04/13/man-on-death-row-for-1984-rape-murder-of-smu-student-loses-appeal/ https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-44470377 https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/man-found-guilty-in-1984-slaying-of-smu-student/287-411182273 exhibit c true full 68 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=212 Jasmine Richardson & Jeremy Steinke Part 2 Welcome back for Part 2 of the horrifying case of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke. In this installment, we discuss the interrogations, the trials and the sentencing for these two idiots. Remain prepared, because it stays awful until the end.



Sources:

https://www.mamamia.com.au/jasmine-richardson/



https://allthatsinteresting.com/jasmine-richardson




Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family by Robert Remington

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/jasmine-richardson-walks-free-a-decade-after-she-and-boyfriend-massacred-her-family/TDLBX4NMVXCY5UGVSRISBITUTE/


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]]> Sun, 19 May 2019 03:09:13 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jasmine-richardson-jeremy-steinke-part-2-2al4dCY0 Welcome back for Part 2 of the horrifying case of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke. In this installment, we discuss the interrogations, the trials and the sentencing for these two idiots. Remain prepared, because it stays awful until the end.



Sources:

https://www.mamamia.com.au/jasmine-richardson/



https://allthatsinteresting.com/jasmine-richardson




Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family by Robert Remington

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/jasmine-richardson-walks-free-a-decade-after-she-and-boyfriend-massacred-her-family/TDLBX4NMVXCY5UGVSRISBITUTE/


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]]> Jasmine Richardson & Jeremy Steinke Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:53:38 Welcome back for Part 2 of the horrifying case of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke. In this installment, we discuss the interrogations, the trials and the sentencing for these two idiots. Remain prepared, because it stays awful until the end. Sources: https://www.mamamia.com.au/jasmine-richardson/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/jasmine-richardson Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family by Robert Remington https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/jasmine-richardson-walks-free-a-decade-after-she-and-boyfriend-massacred-her-family/TDLBX4NMVXCY5UGVSRISBITUTE/ Make sure you go check out our sponsors Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for a special weirdo discount. Also, while you are there, get yourself an exclusive Morbid design shirt. MurderApparel.com Welcome back for Part 2 of the horrifying case of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke. In this installment, we discuss the interrogations, the trials and the sentencing for these two idiots. Remain prepared, because it stays awful until the end. Sources: https://www.mamamia.com.au/jasmine-richardson/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/jasmine-richardson Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family by Robert Remington https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/jasmine-richardson-walks-free-a-decade-after-she-and-boyfriend-massacred-her-family/TDLBX4NMVXCY5UGVSRISBITUTE/ Make sure you go check out our sponsors Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for a special weirdo discount. Also, while you are there, get yourself an exclusive Morbid design shirt. MurderApparel.com exhibit c true full 67 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=210 Jasmine Richardson & Jeremy Steinke Part 1 This was an unexpected two-parter but the details of this absolutely bonkers and tragic tale were too fascinating to neglect. In Part 1 we cover the downward spiral of 12 year-old Jasmine Richardson and her plummet into darkness after meeting self professed 300 year-old werewolf, Jeremy Steinke. We end this first part with the tragic murders of Jasmine’s family. Fair warning, there is a child involved in this horrific case.


Make sure you check out our sponsors Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for a special weirdo discount. Grab out exclusive Morbid t-shirt while you are there!



Sources:

https://www.mamamia.com.au/jasmine-richardson/



https://allthatsinteresting.com/jasmine-richardson




Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family by Robert Remington



Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Sat, 18 May 2019 04:48:20 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/jasmine-richardson-jeremy-steinke-part-1-8j3MD1oI This was an unexpected two-parter but the details of this absolutely bonkers and tragic tale were too fascinating to neglect. In Part 1 we cover the downward spiral of 12 year-old Jasmine Richardson and her plummet into darkness after meeting self professed 300 year-old werewolf, Jeremy Steinke. We end this first part with the tragic murders of Jasmine’s family. Fair warning, there is a child involved in this horrific case.


Make sure you check out our sponsors Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for a special weirdo discount. Grab out exclusive Morbid t-shirt while you are there!



Sources:

https://www.mamamia.com.au/jasmine-richardson/



https://allthatsinteresting.com/jasmine-richardson




Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family by Robert Remington



Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Jasmine Richardson & Jeremy Steinke Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:13:20 This was an unexpected two-parter but the details of this absolutely bonkers and tragic tale were too fascinating to neglect. In Part 1 we cover the downward spiral of 12 year-old Jasmine Richardson and her plummet into darkness after meeting self professed 300 year-old werewolf, Jeremy Steinke. We end this first part with the tragic murders of Jasmine’s family. Fair warning, there is a child involved in this horrific case. Make sure you check out our sponsors Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for a special weirdo discount. Grab out exclusive Morbid t-shirt while you are there! Sources: https://www.mamamia.com.au/jasmine-richardson/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/jasmine-richardson Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family by Robert Remington This was an unexpected two-parter but the details of this absolutely bonkers and tragic tale were too fascinating to neglect. In Part 1 we cover the downward spiral of 12 year-old Jasmine Richardson and her plummet into darkness after meeting self professed 300 year-old werewolf, Jeremy Steinke. We end this first part with the tragic murders of Jasmine’s family. Fair warning, there is a child involved in this horrific case. Make sure you check out our sponsors Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for a special weirdo discount. Grab out exclusive Morbid t-shirt while you are there! Sources: https://www.mamamia.com.au/jasmine-richardson/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/jasmine-richardson Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family by Robert Remington exhibit c true full 66 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=207 Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Review It’s time, friends. It’s time to chat about Netflix’s Extremely Wicked, Shocking Evil and Vile. What did the Ted Bundy flick get right, what did it get wrong and would we recommend it? Contains spoilers.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Sat, 11 May 2019 20:49:26 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/extremely-wicked-shockingly-evil-and-vile-review-ce6KiIKq It’s time, friends. It’s time to chat about Netflix’s Extremely Wicked, Shocking Evil and Vile. What did the Ted Bundy flick get right, what did it get wrong and would we recommend it? Contains spoilers.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Review Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:00:35 It’s time, friends. It’s time to chat about Netflix’s Extremely Wicked, Shocking Evil and Vile. What did the Ted Bundy flick get right, what did it get wrong and would we recommend it? Contains spoilers. It’s time, friends. It’s time to chat about Netflix’s Extremely Wicked, Shocking Evil and Vile. What did the Ted Bundy flick get right, what did it get wrong and would we recommend it? Contains spoilers. exhibit c true full 65 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=205 Daniel LaPlante Mini Morbid Guys, it happened. Ash scared the hell out of Alaina. In this Ash-centric Mini Morbid episode, we take a look into the bizarre, spooky and tragic tale of Daniel LaPlante who hides in your wall and wears your makeup. Seriously, just sledgehammer your house now because this case will have you questioning if insulation is worth it.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 8 May 2019 03:46:15 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/daniel-laplante-mini-morbid-eJ6mKgPQ Guys, it happened. Ash scared the hell out of Alaina. In this Ash-centric Mini Morbid episode, we take a look into the bizarre, spooky and tragic tale of Daniel LaPlante who hides in your wall and wears your makeup. Seriously, just sledgehammer your house now because this case will have you questioning if insulation is worth it.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Daniel LaPlante Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:25:29 Guys, it happened. Ash scared the hell out of Alaina. In this Ash-centric Mini Morbid episode, we take a look into the bizarre, spooky and tragic tale of Daniel LaPlante who hides in your wall and wears your makeup. Seriously, just sledgehammer your house now because this case will have you questioning if insulation is worth it. Guys, it happened. Ash scared the hell out of Alaina. In this Ash-centric Mini Morbid episode, we take a look into the bizarre, spooky and tragic tale of Daniel LaPlante who hides in your wall and wears your makeup. Seriously, just sledgehammer your house now because this case will have you questioning if insulation is worth it. exhibit c true full 64 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=203 Israel Keyes Part 2 Here we are, back again to go even deeper into the enigma that is Israel Keyes. This guy was a true monster and the details of his confessed crimes seem almost too horrific to be real. In Part 2, we go deeper into his three murders that we mentioned in Part 1 and we also discuss his motivations, his quirks and plug a great investigative podcast about this case, True Crime Bullshit. Come on in, the water is murky and poisonous.



Sources:

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2018/05/18/unsealed-interviews-detail-two-lives-of-alaska-serial-killer-israel-keyes/



https://abcnews.go.com/US/serial-killer-israel-keyes-suicide-letter-creepy-ode/story?id=18421558


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Tue, 7 May 2019 04:04:11 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/israel-keyes-part-2-YilFROVy Here we are, back again to go even deeper into the enigma that is Israel Keyes. This guy was a true monster and the details of his confessed crimes seem almost too horrific to be real. In Part 2, we go deeper into his three murders that we mentioned in Part 1 and we also discuss his motivations, his quirks and plug a great investigative podcast about this case, True Crime Bullshit. Come on in, the water is murky and poisonous.



Sources:

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2018/05/18/unsealed-interviews-detail-two-lives-of-alaska-serial-killer-israel-keyes/



https://abcnews.go.com/US/serial-killer-israel-keyes-suicide-letter-creepy-ode/story?id=18421558


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Israel Keyes Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:22 Here we are, back again to go even deeper into the enigma that is Israel Keyes. This guy was a true monster and the details of his confessed crimes seem almost too horrific to be real. In Part 2, we go deeper into his three murders that we mentioned in Part 1 and we also discuss his motivations, his quirks and plug a great investigative podcast about this case, True Crime Bullshit. Come on in, the water is murky and poisonous. Sources: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2018/05/18/unsealed-interviews-detail-two-lives-of-alaska-serial-killer-israel-keyes/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/serial-killer-israel-keyes-suicide-letter-creepy-ode/story?id=18421558 Here we are, back again to go even deeper into the enigma that is Israel Keyes. This guy was a true monster and the details of his confessed crimes seem almost too horrific to be real. In Part 2, we go deeper into his three murders that we mentioned in Part 1 and we also discuss his motivations, his quirks and plug a great investigative podcast about this case, True Crime Bullshit. Come on in, the water is murky and poisonous. Sources: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2018/05/18/unsealed-interviews-detail-two-lives-of-alaska-serial-killer-israel-keyes/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/serial-killer-israel-keyes-suicide-letter-creepy-ode/story?id=18421558 exhibit c true full 63 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=200 Israel Keyes Part 1 Israel Keyes is one of those cases that will have you wondering why he isn't talked about more when it comes to prolific and BRUTAL serial killers. Using a home base in Anchorage, Alaska, this douche rocket took lives all over the lower states on a killing spree that spanned miles and years. His patience, planning and savagery are honestly unmatched. In Part 1 we will take a look at his religious upbringing, some of his weird self imposed rules and three of the confirmed murders attributed to his reign of terror. Stay tuned for Part 2 where this dive goes deep.
Check out  Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for 25% off
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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2019 03:30:39 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/israel-keyes-part-1-1NBiIlu8 Israel Keyes is one of those cases that will have you wondering why he isn't talked about more when it comes to prolific and BRUTAL serial killers. Using a home base in Anchorage, Alaska, this douche rocket took lives all over the lower states on a killing spree that spanned miles and years. His patience, planning and savagery are honestly unmatched. In Part 1 we will take a look at his religious upbringing, some of his weird self imposed rules and three of the confirmed murders attributed to his reign of terror. Stay tuned for Part 2 where this dive goes deep.
Check out  Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for 25% off
Go get yourself a KillerTrace subscription box using our code MORBID2018

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Israel Keyes Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:26 Israel Keyes is one of those cases that will have you wondering why he isn't talked about more when it comes to prolific and BRUTAL serial killers. Using a home base in Anchorage, Alaska, this douche rocket took lives all over the lower states on a killing spree that spanned miles and years. His patience, planning and savagery are honestly unmatched. In Part 1 we will take a look at his religious upbringing, some of his weird self imposed rules and three of the confirmed murders attributed to his reign of terror. Stay tuned for Part 2 where this dive goes deep. Check out  Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for 25% off Go get yourself a KillerTrace subscription box using our code MORBID2018 Israel Keyes is one of those cases that will have you wondering why he isn't talked about more when it comes to prolific and BRUTAL serial killers. Using a home base in Anchorage, Alaska, this douche rocket took lives all over the lower states on a killing spree that spanned miles and years. His patience, planning and savagery are honestly unmatched. In Part 1 we will take a look at his religious upbringing, some of his weird self imposed rules and three of the confirmed murders attributed to his reign of terror. Stay tuned for Part 2 where this dive goes deep. Check out  Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for 25% off Go get yourself a KillerTrace subscription box using our code MORBID2018 exhibit c true full 62 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=196 The Halloween Party Murder of Chelsea Bruck Not-So-Mini Morbid This is an Alaina "Mini", so it is not mini in the slightest but trust us, it is well worth the time. The tragic, twisting and truly horrifying tale of 22 year old Chelsea Bruck's disappearance from a massive Halloween party in Monroe Country, Michigan in 2014 will keep you guessing and unfortunately, it will leave you angry as hell.       Visit Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for a 25% discount on your order Check out KillerTrace and use our code MORBID2018 for discount on your order



Sources:

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/11/02/chelsea-bruck-murder-daniel-clay/93198642/



https://www.monroenews.com/news/20170508/chelsea-bruck-case-it-all-started-with-halloween-party



https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2017/05/10/Michigan-man-describes-finding-body-of-Chelsea-Bruck/stories/20170510164



https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2017/07/judge_to_killer_of_chelsea_bru.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:32:51 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-halloween-party-murder-of-chelsea-bruck-not-so-mini-morbid-1BdYZOkJ This is an Alaina "Mini", so it is not mini in the slightest but trust us, it is well worth the time. The tragic, twisting and truly horrifying tale of 22 year old Chelsea Bruck's disappearance from a massive Halloween party in Monroe Country, Michigan in 2014 will keep you guessing and unfortunately, it will leave you angry as hell.       Visit Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for a 25% discount on your order Check out KillerTrace and use our code MORBID2018 for discount on your order



Sources:

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/11/02/chelsea-bruck-murder-daniel-clay/93198642/



https://www.monroenews.com/news/20170508/chelsea-bruck-case-it-all-started-with-halloween-party



https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2017/05/10/Michigan-man-describes-finding-body-of-Chelsea-Bruck/stories/20170510164



https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2017/07/judge_to_killer_of_chelsea_bru.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> The Halloween Party Murder of Chelsea Bruck Not-So-Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:51 This is an Alaina "Mini", so it is not mini in the slightest but trust us, it is well worth the time. The tragic, twisting and truly horrifying tale of 22 year old Chelsea Bruck's disappearance from a massive Halloween party in Monroe Country, Michigan in 2014 will keep you guessing and unfortunately, it will leave you angry as hell.       Visit Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for a 25% discount on your order Check out KillerTrace and use our code MORBID2018 for discount on your order Sources: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/11/02/chelsea-bruck-murder-daniel-clay/93198642/ https://www.monroenews.com/news/20170508/chelsea-bruck-case-it-all-started-with-halloween-party https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2017/05/10/Michigan-man-describes-finding-body-of-Chelsea-Bruck/stories/20170510164 https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2017/07/judge_to_killer_of_chelsea_bru.html This is an Alaina "Mini", so it is not mini in the slightest but trust us, it is well worth the time. The tragic, twisting and truly horrifying tale of 22 year old Chelsea Bruck's disappearance from a massive Halloween party in Monroe Country, Michigan in 2014 will keep you guessing and unfortunately, it will leave you angry as hell.       Visit Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for a 25% discount on your order Check out KillerTrace and use our code MORBID2018 for discount on your order Sources: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/11/02/chelsea-bruck-murder-daniel-clay/93198642/ https://www.monroenews.com/news/20170508/chelsea-bruck-case-it-all-started-with-halloween-party https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2017/05/10/Michigan-man-describes-finding-body-of-Chelsea-Bruck/stories/20170510164 https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2017/07/judge_to_killer_of_chelsea_bru.html exhibit c true full 61 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=193 Kurt Cobain Part 2 In the conclusion to our deep dive into the death of Kurt Cobain, we talk about the crime scene in more depth, the events leading up to Kurt's eventual discovery, Courtney Love's possible role and the investigation that still has us scratching our heads. Did Kurt die by his own hand that day in his Seattle greenhouse, or was someone else behind the shotgun?
This case is a real mystery....or is it?

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2019 03:12:25 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/kurt-cobain-part-2-uTu2Jw_A In the conclusion to our deep dive into the death of Kurt Cobain, we talk about the crime scene in more depth, the events leading up to Kurt's eventual discovery, Courtney Love's possible role and the investigation that still has us scratching our heads. Did Kurt die by his own hand that day in his Seattle greenhouse, or was someone else behind the shotgun?
This case is a real mystery....or is it?

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Kurt Cobain Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:09 In the conclusion to our deep dive into the death of Kurt Cobain, we talk about the crime scene in more depth, the events leading up to Kurt's eventual discovery, Courtney Love's possible role and the investigation that still has us scratching our heads. Did Kurt die by his own hand that day in his Seattle greenhouse, or was someone else behind the shotgun? This case is a real mystery....or is it? In the conclusion to our deep dive into the death of Kurt Cobain, we talk about the crime scene in more depth, the events leading up to Kurt's eventual discovery, Courtney Love's possible role and the investigation that still has us scratching our heads. Did Kurt die by his own hand that day in his Seattle greenhouse, or was someone else behind the shotgun? This case is a real mystery....or is it? exhibit c true full 60 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=188 Christina Paolilla & Chris Snyder Mini Morbid Christine Paolilla was the "ugly" duckling who blossomed into an "irresistible" swan, thanks to new friends Rachael Koloroutis and Tiffany Rowell who took the struggling new girl in school under their wings. Suddenly Christine had friends, popularity and a new boyfriend Chris Snyder. But, there are people in this world who truly bite the hands that feed them and Christine did just that. This Mini Morbid may make you think twice about who you trust.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2019 04:33:34 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/christina-paolilla-chris-snyder-mini-morbid-Ti5wOZNe Christine Paolilla was the "ugly" duckling who blossomed into an "irresistible" swan, thanks to new friends Rachael Koloroutis and Tiffany Rowell who took the struggling new girl in school under their wings. Suddenly Christine had friends, popularity and a new boyfriend Chris Snyder. But, there are people in this world who truly bite the hands that feed them and Christine did just that. This Mini Morbid may make you think twice about who you trust.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Christina Paolilla & Chris Snyder Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:27:40 Christine Paolilla was the "ugly" duckling who blossomed into an "irresistible" swan, thanks to new friends Rachael Koloroutis and Tiffany Rowell who took the struggling new girl in school under their wings. Suddenly Christine had friends, popularity and a new boyfriend Chris Snyder. But, there are people in this world who truly bite the hands that feed them and Christine did just that. This Mini Morbid may make you think twice about who you trust. Christine Paolilla was the "ugly" duckling who blossomed into an "irresistible" swan, thanks to new friends Rachael Koloroutis and Tiffany Rowell who took the struggling new girl in school under their wings. Suddenly Christine had friends, popularity and a new boyfriend Chris Snyder. But, there are people in this world who truly bite the hands that feed them and Christine did just that. This Mini Morbid may make you think twice about who you trust. exhibit c true full 59 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=185 Kurt Cobain Part 1 Ash is back, guys! Rejoice with us and also get super bummed out because it has been 25 years since the world lost a certain musical icon. In this two-parter, we will begin by diving into the legendary Kurt Cobain's childhood, rise to fame with Nirvana , meeting and spawning with Courtney Love and his tragic downfall.
Stay tuned for Part 2 where we theorize what actually happened to Kurt and talk more about Courtney Love, the crime scene and the physics behind that supposedly self inflicted shotgun blast.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:36:09 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/kurt-cobain-part-1-_dmWRbIH Ash is back, guys! Rejoice with us and also get super bummed out because it has been 25 years since the world lost a certain musical icon. In this two-parter, we will begin by diving into the legendary Kurt Cobain's childhood, rise to fame with Nirvana , meeting and spawning with Courtney Love and his tragic downfall.
Stay tuned for Part 2 where we theorize what actually happened to Kurt and talk more about Courtney Love, the crime scene and the physics behind that supposedly self inflicted shotgun blast.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Kurt Cobain Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:07 Ash is back, guys! Rejoice with us and also get super bummed out because it has been 25 years since the world lost a certain musical icon. In this two-parter, we will begin by diving into the legendary Kurt Cobain's childhood, rise to fame with Nirvana , meeting and spawning with Courtney Love and his tragic downfall. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we theorize what actually happened to Kurt and talk more about Courtney Love, the crime scene and the physics behind that supposedly self inflicted shotgun blast. Ash is back, guys! Rejoice with us and also get super bummed out because it has been 25 years since the world lost a certain musical icon. In this two-parter, we will begin by diving into the legendary Kurt Cobain's childhood, rise to fame with Nirvana , meeting and spawning with Courtney Love and his tragic downfall. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we theorize what actually happened to Kurt and talk more about Courtney Love, the crime scene and the physics behind that supposedly self inflicted shotgun blast. exhibit c true full 58 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=182 The Body Farm Solo Mini Morbid It's all Alaina today guys and she is giving you the dirty details about what happens when we die, how corpses are identified in various states of decomposition and what makes Dr. Bill Bass' Body Farm so unbelievably fascinating. Hope you like maggots, weirdos. Because...they are going to eat you someday.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2019 03:20:15 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-body-farm-solo-mini-morbid-l2YuAA3U It's all Alaina today guys and she is giving you the dirty details about what happens when we die, how corpses are identified in various states of decomposition and what makes Dr. Bill Bass' Body Farm so unbelievably fascinating. Hope you like maggots, weirdos. Because...they are going to eat you someday.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Body Farm Solo Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:39 It's all Alaina today guys and she is giving you the dirty details about what happens when we die, how corpses are identified in various states of decomposition and what makes Dr. Bill Bass' Body Farm so unbelievably fascinating. Hope you like maggots, weirdos. Because...they are going to eat you someday. It's all Alaina today guys and she is giving you the dirty details about what happens when we die, how corpses are identified in various states of decomposition and what makes Dr. Bill Bass' Body Farm so unbelievably fascinating. Hope you like maggots, weirdos. Because...they are going to eat you someday. exhibit c true full 57 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=180 The Horrific Murder of Jason Sweeney Mini Morbid 16 year old Jason Sweeney was a sweet, kind, hard working kid with a bright future. Unfortunately, Jason also unknowingly surrounded himself with  jealous,violent people who posed as his friends only to end it all for him. This case is brutal.



Sources:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-06-29-0306290275-story.html



https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20150220_Man_resentenced_to_life_without_parole_in_the_brutal_2003_slaying_of_Fishtown_teen.html



http://malefactorsregister.com/wp/beyond-redemption/



https://tulsaworld.com/archive/national-briefs-boy-slain-after-being-lured-to-field-by-girlfriend/article_b6b2e5f4-957d-598d-b3e7-389772f8ceed.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2019 02:00:39 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horrific-murder-of-jason-sweeney-mini-morbid-HTf3WhiH 16 year old Jason Sweeney was a sweet, kind, hard working kid with a bright future. Unfortunately, Jason also unknowingly surrounded himself with  jealous,violent people who posed as his friends only to end it all for him. This case is brutal.



Sources:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-06-29-0306290275-story.html



https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20150220_Man_resentenced_to_life_without_parole_in_the_brutal_2003_slaying_of_Fishtown_teen.html



http://malefactorsregister.com/wp/beyond-redemption/



https://tulsaworld.com/archive/national-briefs-boy-slain-after-being-lured-to-field-by-girlfriend/article_b6b2e5f4-957d-598d-b3e7-389772f8ceed.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Horrific Murder of Jason Sweeney Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:54:39 16 year old Jason Sweeney was a sweet, kind, hard working kid with a bright future. Unfortunately, Jason also unknowingly surrounded himself with  jealous,violent people who posed as his friends only to end it all for him. This case is brutal. Sources: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-06-29-0306290275-story.html https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20150220_Man_resentenced_to_life_without_parole_in_the_brutal_2003_slaying_of_Fishtown_teen.html http://malefactorsregister.com/wp/beyond-redemption/ https://tulsaworld.com/archive/national-briefs-boy-slain-after-being-lured-to-field-by-girlfriend/article_b6b2e5f4-957d-598d-b3e7-389772f8ceed.html 16 year old Jason Sweeney was a sweet, kind, hard working kid with a bright future. Unfortunately, Jason also unknowingly surrounded himself with  jealous,violent people who posed as his friends only to end it all for him. This case is brutal. Sources: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-06-29-0306290275-story.html https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20150220_Man_resentenced_to_life_without_parole_in_the_brutal_2003_slaying_of_Fishtown_teen.html http://malefactorsregister.com/wp/beyond-redemption/ https://tulsaworld.com/archive/national-briefs-boy-slain-after-being-lured-to-field-by-girlfriend/article_b6b2e5f4-957d-598d-b3e7-389772f8ceed.html exhibit c true full 56 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=177 Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo Part 2 In the conclusion of this disgusting story, Ash and Alaina discuss Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy's tragic last days and lament over The Deal With The Devil. Things don't get any better in this half of the tale, but at least Karla has jowls now.



Sources:


Invisible Darkness: The Strange Case Of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by Stephen Williams


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/key-events-in-the-bernardo-homolka-case-1.933128

https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/iiclr/pdf/vol7p193.pdf

https://www.narcity.com/en-ca/news/disgraced-serial-killer-karla-homolka-is-roaming-free-in-canada-and-people-are-furious

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:03:32 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/karla-homolka-paul-bernardo-part-2-OxbL2uQL In the conclusion of this disgusting story, Ash and Alaina discuss Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy's tragic last days and lament over The Deal With The Devil. Things don't get any better in this half of the tale, but at least Karla has jowls now.



Sources:


Invisible Darkness: The Strange Case Of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by Stephen Williams


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/key-events-in-the-bernardo-homolka-case-1.933128

https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/iiclr/pdf/vol7p193.pdf

https://www.narcity.com/en-ca/news/disgraced-serial-killer-karla-homolka-is-roaming-free-in-canada-and-people-are-furious

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:58:39 In the conclusion of this disgusting story, Ash and Alaina discuss Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy's tragic last days and lament over The Deal With The Devil. Things don't get any better in this half of the tale, but at least Karla has jowls now. Sources: Invisible Darkness: The Strange Case Of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by Stephen Williams https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/key-events-in-the-bernardo-homolka-case-1.933128 https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/iiclr/pdf/vol7p193.pdf https://www.narcity.com/en-ca/news/disgraced-serial-killer-karla-homolka-is-roaming-free-in-canada-and-people-are-furious In the conclusion of this disgusting story, Ash and Alaina discuss Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy's tragic last days and lament over The Deal With The Devil. Things don't get any better in this half of the tale, but at least Karla has jowls now. Sources: Invisible Darkness: The Strange Case Of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by Stephen Williams https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/key-events-in-the-bernardo-homolka-case-1.933128 https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/iiclr/pdf/vol7p193.pdf https://www.narcity.com/en-ca/news/disgraced-serial-killer-karla-homolka-is-roaming-free-in-canada-and-people-are-furious exhibit c true full 55 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=175 Crystal Mangum Mini Morbid You may know this name from a larger scandal but Crystal Mangum went down a dark path that ended in jail time. Take a listen to her story in Ash's Mini Morbid.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:46:18 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/crystal-mangum-mini-morbid-DOv7d2D6 You may know this name from a larger scandal but Crystal Mangum went down a dark path that ended in jail time. Take a listen to her story in Ash's Mini Morbid.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Crystal Mangum Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:33:10 You may know this name from a larger scandal but Crystal Mangum went down a dark path that ended in jail time. Take a listen to her story in Ash's Mini Morbid. You may know this name from a larger scandal but Crystal Mangum went down a dark path that ended in jail time. Take a listen to her story in Ash's Mini Morbid. exhibit c true full 54 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=172 Part 1 Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo “The Ken and Barbie Killers” Canadians, you know this case all too well. It is vile, horrific and unjust to say the least. Karla Homolka and her husband Paul Bernardo AKA "The Scarborough Rapist" terrorized and murdered young women in Ontario during the late 80s/early 90s, including Karla's own younger sister, until they were finally stopped and locked up for good....at least one of them was. In this two part investigation into their life and crimes, things are definitely going to get uncomfortable and disturbing. So, listener beware. We will give plenty of warning when things are going to get brutal.



Sources:


Invisible Darkness: The Strange Case Of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by Stephen Williams


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/key-events-in-the-bernardo-homolka-case-1.933128

https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/iiclr/pdf/vol7p193.pdf

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:17:12 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/part-1-karla-homolka-paul-bernardo-the-ken-and-barbie-killers-GX2oe8JP Canadians, you know this case all too well. It is vile, horrific and unjust to say the least. Karla Homolka and her husband Paul Bernardo AKA "The Scarborough Rapist" terrorized and murdered young women in Ontario during the late 80s/early 90s, including Karla's own younger sister, until they were finally stopped and locked up for good....at least one of them was. In this two part investigation into their life and crimes, things are definitely going to get uncomfortable and disturbing. So, listener beware. We will give plenty of warning when things are going to get brutal.



Sources:


Invisible Darkness: The Strange Case Of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by Stephen Williams


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/key-events-in-the-bernardo-homolka-case-1.933128

https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/iiclr/pdf/vol7p193.pdf

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]]> Part 1 Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo “The Ken and Barbie Killers” Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:51:04 Canadians, you know this case all too well. It is vile, horrific and unjust to say the least. Karla Homolka and her husband Paul Bernardo AKA "The Scarborough Rapist" terrorized and murdered young women in Ontario during the late 80s/early 90s, including Karla's own younger sister, until they were finally stopped and locked up for good....at least one of them was. In this two part investigation into their life and crimes, things are definitely going to get uncomfortable and disturbing. So, listener beware. We will give plenty of warning when things are going to get brutal. Sources: Invisible Darkness: The Strange Case Of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by Stephen Williams https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/key-events-in-the-bernardo-homolka-case-1.933128 https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/iiclr/pdf/vol7p193.pdf Canadians, you know this case all too well. It is vile, horrific and unjust to say the least. Karla Homolka and her husband Paul Bernardo AKA "The Scarborough Rapist" terrorized and murdered young women in Ontario during the late 80s/early 90s, including Karla's own younger sister, until they were finally stopped and locked up for good....at least one of them was. In this two part investigation into their life and crimes, things are definitely going to get uncomfortable and disturbing. So, listener beware. We will give plenty of warning when things are going to get brutal. Sources: Invisible Darkness: The Strange Case Of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by Stephen Williams https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/key-events-in-the-bernardo-homolka-case-1.933128 https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/iiclr/pdf/vol7p193.pdf exhibit c true full 53 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=169 The Missing Panama Tourists Mini Morbid For Alaina's Mini Morbid, we will take a look at the baffling case of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. After embarking on a philanthropic journey to Central America from the Netherlands, both young women went missing in the Panama jungle in 2014. When scant remains of the missing women were found some time later, along with cell phones that called for help several times and a camera with spooky photos, the case took a turn from confusing to scary. What happened to Kris and Lisanne out there?



Sources:

https://www.elitereaders.com/photos-tourists-mysteriously-disappeared/



https://allthatsinteresting.com/kris-kremers-lisanne-froon



https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-lost-girls-of-panama-the-full-story

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2019 14:22:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-missing-panama-tourists-mini-morbid-b1dIhtma For Alaina's Mini Morbid, we will take a look at the baffling case of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. After embarking on a philanthropic journey to Central America from the Netherlands, both young women went missing in the Panama jungle in 2014. When scant remains of the missing women were found some time later, along with cell phones that called for help several times and a camera with spooky photos, the case took a turn from confusing to scary. What happened to Kris and Lisanne out there?



Sources:

https://www.elitereaders.com/photos-tourists-mysteriously-disappeared/



https://allthatsinteresting.com/kris-kremers-lisanne-froon



https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-lost-girls-of-panama-the-full-story

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Missing Panama Tourists Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:40:40 For Alaina's Mini Morbid, we will take a look at the baffling case of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. After embarking on a philanthropic journey to Central America from the Netherlands, both young women went missing in the Panama jungle in 2014. When scant remains of the missing women were found some time later, along with cell phones that called for help several times and a camera with spooky photos, the case took a turn from confusing to scary. What happened to Kris and Lisanne out there? Sources: https://www.elitereaders.com/photos-tourists-mysteriously-disappeared/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/kris-kremers-lisanne-froon https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-lost-girls-of-panama-the-full-story For Alaina's Mini Morbid, we will take a look at the baffling case of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. After embarking on a philanthropic journey to Central America from the Netherlands, both young women went missing in the Panama jungle in 2014. When scant remains of the missing women were found some time later, along with cell phones that called for help several times and a camera with spooky photos, the case took a turn from confusing to scary. What happened to Kris and Lisanne out there? Sources: https://www.elitereaders.com/photos-tourists-mysteriously-disappeared/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/kris-kremers-lisanne-froon https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-lost-girls-of-panama-the-full-story exhibit c true full 52 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=167 Countess Elizabeth Bathory Countess Elizabeth Bathory died in 1614 but the legends surrounding her life and crimes continue to live and breathe today. Perhaps better known as "The Blood Countess" today, she is possibly one of the most prolific serial killers to exist in history. Or was she a powerful woman who was taken down by those around who for political and financial gain? The facts are more terrifying than the myths in this case, guys. Drain your bath tub, grab one of your castle staff members and get ready for some coagulation because Elizabeth is bloody terrifying.



A great resource for this episode was "Infamous Lady: The True Story of Countess Erzsebet Bathory" by Kimberly Craft

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2019 02:55:33 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/countess-elizabeth-bathory-fiVndUgO Countess Elizabeth Bathory died in 1614 but the legends surrounding her life and crimes continue to live and breathe today. Perhaps better known as "The Blood Countess" today, she is possibly one of the most prolific serial killers to exist in history. Or was she a powerful woman who was taken down by those around who for political and financial gain? The facts are more terrifying than the myths in this case, guys. Drain your bath tub, grab one of your castle staff members and get ready for some coagulation because Elizabeth is bloody terrifying.



A great resource for this episode was "Infamous Lady: The True Story of Countess Erzsebet Bathory" by Kimberly Craft

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Countess Elizabeth Bathory Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:49 Countess Elizabeth Bathory died in 1614 but the legends surrounding her life and crimes continue to live and breathe today. Perhaps better known as "The Blood Countess" today, she is possibly one of the most prolific serial killers to exist in history. Or was she a powerful woman who was taken down by those around who for political and financial gain? The facts are more terrifying than the myths in this case, guys. Drain your bath tub, grab one of your castle staff members and get ready for some coagulation because Elizabeth is bloody terrifying. A great resource for this episode was "Infamous Lady: The True Story of Countess Erzsebet Bathory" by Kimberly Craft Countess Elizabeth Bathory died in 1614 but the legends surrounding her life and crimes continue to live and breathe today. Perhaps better known as "The Blood Countess" today, she is possibly one of the most prolific serial killers to exist in history. Or was she a powerful woman who was taken down by those around who for political and financial gain? The facts are more terrifying than the myths in this case, guys. Drain your bath tub, grab one of your castle staff members and get ready for some coagulation because Elizabeth is bloody terrifying. A great resource for this episode was "Infamous Lady: The True Story of Countess Erzsebet Bathory" by Kimberly Craft exhibit c true full 51 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=164 Margaret Allen In Ash's mini Mini Morbid, she covers the story of Margaret Allen, who brutally killed her neighbor just because they were feelin' some type of way. This is a quick one but it delivers a punch of scrambled eggs.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2019 18:12:37 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/margaret-allen-GbyrvqSr In Ash's mini Mini Morbid, she covers the story of Margaret Allen, who brutally killed her neighbor just because they were feelin' some type of way. This is a quick one but it delivers a punch of scrambled eggs.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Margaret Allen Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:23:22 In Ash's mini Mini Morbid, she covers the story of Margaret Allen, who brutally killed her neighbor just because they were feelin' some type of way. This is a quick one but it delivers a punch of scrambled eggs. In Ash's mini Mini Morbid, she covers the story of Margaret Allen, who brutally killed her neighbor just because they were feelin' some type of way. This is a quick one but it delivers a punch of scrambled eggs. exhibit c true full 50 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=161 Public Executions & The Psychology of Watching Pain Mini Morbid So, Alaina isn't great at brevity. Her Mini Morbid covers the history of public executions and explores why people have always loved them. Have we evolved as a species away from gathering to watch someone be hanged in the town square? This is a long Mini that will have you thinking about a lot of things. Hold on to your butts....and maybe your heads.
As a WARNING this episode contains a short history of lynching in the United States. This subject is horrifying and can be triggering to some. Just be aware and use your judgement but we announce the topic before we delve into it.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2019 22:36:16 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/public-executions-the-psychology-of-watching-pain-mini-morbid-u67qY2Vb So, Alaina isn't great at brevity. Her Mini Morbid covers the history of public executions and explores why people have always loved them. Have we evolved as a species away from gathering to watch someone be hanged in the town square? This is a long Mini that will have you thinking about a lot of things. Hold on to your butts....and maybe your heads.
As a WARNING this episode contains a short history of lynching in the United States. This subject is horrifying and can be triggering to some. Just be aware and use your judgement but we announce the topic before we delve into it.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Public Executions & The Psychology of Watching Pain Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:32 So, Alaina isn't great at brevity. Her Mini Morbid covers the history of public executions and explores why people have always loved them. Have we evolved as a species away from gathering to watch someone be hanged in the town square? This is a long Mini that will have you thinking about a lot of things. Hold on to your butts....and maybe your heads. As a ***WARNING*** this episode contains a short history of lynching in the United States. This subject is horrifying and can be triggering to some. Just be aware and use your judgement but we announce the topic before we delve into it. So, Alaina isn't great at brevity. Her Mini Morbid covers the history of public executions and explores why people have always loved them. Have we evolved as a species away from gathering to watch someone be hanged in the town square? This is a long Mini that will have you thinking about a lot of things. Hold on to your butts....and maybe your heads. As a ***WARNING*** this episode contains a short history of lynching in the United States. This subject is horrifying and can be triggering to some. Just be aware and use your judgement but we announce the topic before we delve into it. exhibit c true full 49 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=155 Betty Broderick Minisode Oh Betty. Ash's minisode features a tale that will take you on a true roller coaster of emotions. Although, we are willing to bet that we all will come to the same conclusion in the end, it will be a real journey. Oh, Betty.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:55:57 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/betty-broderick-minisode-T_QBmRpU Oh Betty. Ash's minisode features a tale that will take you on a true roller coaster of emotions. Although, we are willing to bet that we all will come to the same conclusion in the end, it will be a real journey. Oh, Betty.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Betty Broderick Minisode Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:40:51 Oh Betty. Ash's minisode features a tale that will take you on a true roller coaster of emotions. Although, we are willing to bet that we all will come to the same conclusion in the end, it will be a real journey. Oh, Betty. Oh Betty. Ash's minisode features a tale that will take you on a true roller coaster of emotions. Although, we are willing to bet that we all will come to the same conclusion in the end, it will be a real journey. Oh, Betty. exhibit c true full 47 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=152 The Paris Morgue Mini Morbid Alaina's Mini Morbid takes a walk through the old Paris Morgue where dead bodies were put on display for the public to identify. This wasn't always about the macabre task of identifying the recently deceased though. It became theater. It became a place to see and be seen. Dress in your finest duds and gander at some bloated corpses because this place was happening.



Sources:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/paris-morgue-public-viewing



https://hauntedpalaceblog.wordpress.com/2018/12/07/the-paris-morgue-dark-tourism-in-the-19th-century/



https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1885/2/25/a-description-of-the-paris-morgue/

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:49:42 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-paris-morgue-mini-morbid-nIDYAiKi Alaina's Mini Morbid takes a walk through the old Paris Morgue where dead bodies were put on display for the public to identify. This wasn't always about the macabre task of identifying the recently deceased though. It became theater. It became a place to see and be seen. Dress in your finest duds and gander at some bloated corpses because this place was happening.



Sources:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/paris-morgue-public-viewing



https://hauntedpalaceblog.wordpress.com/2018/12/07/the-paris-morgue-dark-tourism-in-the-19th-century/



https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1885/2/25/a-description-of-the-paris-morgue/

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Paris Morgue Mini Morbid Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:32:42 Alaina's Mini Morbid takes a walk through the old Paris Morgue where dead bodies were put on display for the public to identify. This wasn't always about the macabre task of identifying the recently deceased though. It became theater. It became a place to see and be seen. Dress in your finest duds and gander at some bloated corpses because this place was happening. Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/paris-morgue-public-viewing https://hauntedpalaceblog.wordpress.com/2018/12/07/the-paris-morgue-dark-tourism-in-the-19th-century/ https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1885/2/25/a-description-of-the-paris-morgue/ Alaina's Mini Morbid takes a walk through the old Paris Morgue where dead bodies were put on display for the public to identify. This wasn't always about the macabre task of identifying the recently deceased though. It became theater. It became a place to see and be seen. Dress in your finest duds and gander at some bloated corpses because this place was happening. Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/paris-morgue-public-viewing https://hauntedpalaceblog.wordpress.com/2018/12/07/the-paris-morgue-dark-tourism-in-the-19th-century/ https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1885/2/25/a-description-of-the-paris-morgue/ exhibit c true full 46 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=150 Robert Hansen Part 2 It's the conclusion to our dive into Robert Hansen, the Alaskan serial murderer who hunted women like animals and got away with it for a while thanks to his bakery being a town favorite. Yes, you read that right. This guy is a real turd.



Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen   Butcher, Baker: The True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer by Walter Gilmore

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:43:28 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/robert-hansen-part-2-Vusc3l0I It's the conclusion to our dive into Robert Hansen, the Alaskan serial murderer who hunted women like animals and got away with it for a while thanks to his bakery being a town favorite. Yes, you read that right. This guy is a real turd.



Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen   Butcher, Baker: The True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer by Walter Gilmore

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Robert Hansen Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:46:06 It's the conclusion to our dive into Robert Hansen, the Alaskan serial murderer who hunted women like animals and got away with it for a while thanks to his bakery being a town favorite. Yes, you read that right. This guy is a real turd. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen   Butcher, Baker: The True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer by Walter Gilmore It's the conclusion to our dive into Robert Hansen, the Alaskan serial murderer who hunted women like animals and got away with it for a while thanks to his bakery being a town favorite. Yes, you read that right. This guy is a real turd. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen   Butcher, Baker: The True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer by Walter Gilmore exhibit c true full 45 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=148 The Seattle Excedrin Poisonings Ash's mini episode will have you thinking twice about grabbing something to cure that headache. It is a wild story with a satisfying ending that includes algae destroyer. What could be better?

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2019 04:17:49 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-seattle-excedrin-poisonings-3ZcI12Y5 Ash's mini episode will have you thinking twice about grabbing something to cure that headache. It is a wild story with a satisfying ending that includes algae destroyer. What could be better?

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> The Seattle Excedrin Poisonings Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:31:54 Ash's mini episode will have you thinking twice about grabbing something to cure that headache. It is a wild story with a satisfying ending that includes algae destroyer. What could be better? Ash's mini episode will have you thinking twice about grabbing something to cure that headache. It is a wild story with a satisfying ending that includes algae destroyer. What could be better? exhibit c true full 44 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=145 Robert Hansen Part 1 This guy somehow flies under the radar a lot but don't be fooled, he is a prolific and brutal serial killer who seemed to have taken his MO directly from the pages of "The Most Dangerous Game"(never confirmed but...come on...). In part 1 of our two part series on this trash human, we will discuss Hansen's teen years, his brushes with the law and take a dive into his first few murders. He's a treat, guys. Strap in.



Sources: 

https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen




Butcher, Baker: The True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer by Walter Gilmore

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2019 21:16:57 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/robert-hansen-part-1-Yb11VhBI This guy somehow flies under the radar a lot but don't be fooled, he is a prolific and brutal serial killer who seemed to have taken his MO directly from the pages of "The Most Dangerous Game"(never confirmed but...come on...). In part 1 of our two part series on this trash human, we will discuss Hansen's teen years, his brushes with the law and take a dive into his first few murders. He's a treat, guys. Strap in.



Sources: 

https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen




Butcher, Baker: The True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer by Walter Gilmore

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Robert Hansen Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:49:23 This guy somehow flies under the radar a lot but don't be fooled, he is a prolific and brutal serial killer who seemed to have taken his MO directly from the pages of "The Most Dangerous Game"(never confirmed but...come on...). In part 1 of our two part series on this trash human, we will discuss Hansen's teen years, his brushes with the law and take a dive into his first few murders. He's a treat, guys. Strap in. Sources:  https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen Butcher, Baker: The True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer by Walter Gilmore This guy somehow flies under the radar a lot but don't be fooled, he is a prolific and brutal serial killer who seemed to have taken his MO directly from the pages of "The Most Dangerous Game"(never confirmed but...come on...). In part 1 of our two part series on this trash human, we will discuss Hansen's teen years, his brushes with the law and take a dive into his first few murders. He's a treat, guys. Strap in. Sources:  https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen Butcher, Baker: The True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer by Walter Gilmore exhibit c true full 43 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=143 The Paisley Witch Trials In today's Mini Morbid, Alaina has chosen to take a brain trip to Scotland to dissect their history with witch trials. This episode will give a short background on the Scottish witch trials of the 1500s -1700s but mainly focus on one trial in particular from 1696 that revolved around a bold little girl, a stolen cup of milk and some poor souls who paid the ultimate price for it. Hope you enjoy.



Sources:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/paisley-witches-memorial



http://www.historynaked.com/paisley-witch-trials/



https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-18366305



http://paisleyonline.co.uk/html/paisley_witches.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2019 17:41:25 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-paisley-witch-trials-494XvMAG In today's Mini Morbid, Alaina has chosen to take a brain trip to Scotland to dissect their history with witch trials. This episode will give a short background on the Scottish witch trials of the 1500s -1700s but mainly focus on one trial in particular from 1696 that revolved around a bold little girl, a stolen cup of milk and some poor souls who paid the ultimate price for it. Hope you enjoy.



Sources:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/paisley-witches-memorial



http://www.historynaked.com/paisley-witch-trials/



https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-18366305



http://paisleyonline.co.uk/html/paisley_witches.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> The Paisley Witch Trials Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:46:29 In today's Mini Morbid, Alaina has chosen to take a brain trip to Scotland to dissect their history with witch trials. This episode will give a short background on the Scottish witch trials of the 1500s -1700s but mainly focus on one trial in particular from 1696 that revolved around a bold little girl, a stolen cup of milk and some poor souls who paid the ultimate price for it. Hope you enjoy. Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/paisley-witches-memorial http://www.historynaked.com/paisley-witch-trials/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-18366305 http://paisleyonline.co.uk/html/paisley_witches.html In today's Mini Morbid, Alaina has chosen to take a brain trip to Scotland to dissect their history with witch trials. This episode will give a short background on the Scottish witch trials of the 1500s -1700s but mainly focus on one trial in particular from 1696 that revolved around a bold little girl, a stolen cup of milk and some poor souls who paid the ultimate price for it. Hope you enjoy. Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/paisley-witches-memorial http://www.historynaked.com/paisley-witch-trials/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-18366305 http://paisleyonline.co.uk/html/paisley_witches.html exhibit c true full 42 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=138 The Senseless Murder of Sara Porter This week's mini-sode focuses on Harold "Butch" Knight, who is currently one of Detroit's Most Wanted criminals. After strangling his wife, Sara Porter, Harold casually called police to tell them and then seemingly disappeared. Where is Harold Knight? Will justice ever come for Sara's family? This quick mini episode will have you thinking twice about those closest to you.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2019 03:10:59 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-senseless-murder-of-sara-porter-4tVyWZmd This week's mini-sode focuses on Harold "Butch" Knight, who is currently one of Detroit's Most Wanted criminals. After strangling his wife, Sara Porter, Harold casually called police to tell them and then seemingly disappeared. Where is Harold Knight? Will justice ever come for Sara's family? This quick mini episode will have you thinking twice about those closest to you.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> The Senseless Murder of Sara Porter Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:27:24 This week's mini-sode focuses on Harold "Butch" Knight, who is currently one of Detroit's Most Wanted criminals. After strangling his wife, Sara Porter, Harold casually called police to tell them and then seemingly disappeared. Where is Harold Knight? Will justice ever come for Sara's family? This quick mini episode will have you thinking twice about those closest to you. This week's mini-sode focuses on Harold "Butch" Knight, who is currently one of Detroit's Most Wanted criminals. After strangling his wife, Sara Porter, Harold casually called police to tell them and then seemingly disappeared. Where is Harold Knight? Will justice ever come for Sara's family? This quick mini episode will have you thinking twice about those closest to you. exhibit c true full 40 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=125 Faeries Part 2 We are back with some more spritely hell raisers in our second installment of Faeries. Don't swear, don't swim and definitely don't bring one to a proper grave. These little devils are not here to grant wishes....unless your wish is to be maimed, murdered or eaten.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2019 04:30:45 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/faeries-part-2-hSOU4097 We are back with some more spritely hell raisers in our second installment of Faeries. Don't swear, don't swim and definitely don't bring one to a proper grave. These little devils are not here to grant wishes....unless your wish is to be maimed, murdered or eaten.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Faeries Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:37:11 We are back with some more spritely hell raisers in our second installment of Faeries. Don't swear, don't swim and definitely don't bring one to a proper grave. These little devils are not here to grant wishes....unless your wish is to be maimed, murdered or eaten. We are back with some more spritely hell raisers in our second installment of Faeries. Don't swear, don't swim and definitely don't bring one to a proper grave. These little devils are not here to grant wishes....unless your wish is to be maimed, murdered or eaten. exhibit c true full 35 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=117 Faeries Are Dark Part 1 This isn't all pixie dust and mischief here. Faeries have the best PR team in the game but we are here to blow up their spot and reveal them for the terrifying, homicidal nightmares that they really are.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2018 06:54:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/faeries-are-dark-part-1-3_2SpjNI This isn't all pixie dust and mischief here. Faeries have the best PR team in the game but we are here to blow up their spot and reveal them for the terrifying, homicidal nightmares that they really are.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Faeries Are Dark Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:48:35 This isn't all pixie dust and mischief here. Faeries have the best PR team in the game but we are here to blow up their spot and reveal them for the terrifying, homicidal nightmares that they really are. This isn't all pixie dust and mischief here. Faeries have the best PR team in the game but we are here to blow up their spot and reveal them for the terrifying, homicidal nightmares that they really are. exhibit c true full 32 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=112 Santa’s Dark Helpers It's the holidays, weirdos! Time to get freaky, brutal and murderous. Tonight on our first mini-Morbid episode, we are covering Santa's scary helpers who will beat you, eat you and maybe steal your candles.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2018 03:14:17 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/santas-dark-helpers-IwZ_vYr6 It's the holidays, weirdos! Time to get freaky, brutal and murderous. Tonight on our first mini-Morbid episode, we are covering Santa's scary helpers who will beat you, eat you and maybe steal your candles.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Santa’s Dark Helpers Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:47:59 It's the holidays, weirdos! Time to get freaky, brutal and murderous. Tonight on our first mini-Morbid episode, we are covering Santa's scary helpers who will beat you, eat you and maybe steal your candles. It's the holidays, weirdos! Time to get freaky, brutal and murderous. Tonight on our first mini-Morbid episode, we are covering Santa's scary helpers who will beat you, eat you and maybe steal your candles. exhibit c true full 30 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=109 The Lawson Family Murders It is Christmas day in 1929 and Charles Lawson is feeling some type of way. Unintentional poetry aside, the mystery of one man's actions that left his entire family brutally butchered, save for his eldest son who he intentionally sent away from the scene before the carnage, has fascinated and horrified true crime fans for decades. Why did Charles Lawson annihilate his family on Christmas morning? Why did he sent Arthur away before the rampage? Why did Marie put raisins on the damn cake? The questions and the brutality are overflowing in this case, so join us while we speculate wildly.  



Sources: 
The Meaning of Our Tears: The True Story of the Lawson Family Murders of Christmas Day 1929 by Trudy J. Smith


https://www.news.com.au/news/secret-behind-photo-in-lawson-family-christmas-day-massacre-when-seven-people-died/news-story/080cd6dcee54a210d70098ca45dc3851

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2018 03:45:40 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lawson-family-murders-QjxJea_z It is Christmas day in 1929 and Charles Lawson is feeling some type of way. Unintentional poetry aside, the mystery of one man's actions that left his entire family brutally butchered, save for his eldest son who he intentionally sent away from the scene before the carnage, has fascinated and horrified true crime fans for decades. Why did Charles Lawson annihilate his family on Christmas morning? Why did he sent Arthur away before the rampage? Why did Marie put raisins on the damn cake? The questions and the brutality are overflowing in this case, so join us while we speculate wildly.  



Sources: 
The Meaning of Our Tears: The True Story of the Lawson Family Murders of Christmas Day 1929 by Trudy J. Smith


https://www.news.com.au/news/secret-behind-photo-in-lawson-family-christmas-day-massacre-when-seven-people-died/news-story/080cd6dcee54a210d70098ca45dc3851

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> The Lawson Family Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:25 It is Christmas day in 1929 and Charles Lawson is feeling some type of way. Unintentional poetry aside, the mystery of one man's actions that left his entire family brutally butchered, save for his eldest son who he intentionally sent away from the scene before the carnage, has fascinated and horrified true crime fans for decades. Why did Charles Lawson annihilate his family on Christmas morning? Why did he sent Arthur away before the rampage? Why did Marie put raisins on the damn cake? The questions and the brutality are overflowing in this case, so join us while we speculate wildly.   Sources:  The Meaning of Our Tears: The True Story of the Lawson Family Murders of Christmas Day 1929 by Trudy J. Smith https://www.news.com.au/news/secret-behind-photo-in-lawson-family-christmas-day-massacre-when-seven-people-died/news-story/080cd6dcee54a210d70098ca45dc3851 It is Christmas day in 1929 and Charles Lawson is feeling some type of way. Unintentional poetry aside, the mystery of one man's actions that left his entire family brutally butchered, save for his eldest son who he intentionally sent away from the scene before the carnage, has fascinated and horrified true crime fans for decades. Why did Charles Lawson annihilate his family on Christmas morning? Why did he sent Arthur away before the rampage? Why did Marie put raisins on the damn cake? The questions and the brutality are overflowing in this case, so join us while we speculate wildly.   Sources:  The Meaning of Our Tears: The True Story of the Lawson Family Murders of Christmas Day 1929 by Trudy J. Smith https://www.news.com.au/news/secret-behind-photo-in-lawson-family-christmas-day-massacre-when-seven-people-died/news-story/080cd6dcee54a210d70098ca45dc3851 exhibit c true full 29 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=107 The Brutal Murder of Adrianne Reynolds Adrianne Reynolds, Sarah Kolb and Cory Gregory were three troubled teenagers attending an alternative high school in East Moline, Illinois in 2005. They started off as bestfriends and ended up involved in a gruesome murder.  What they ended up doing to one of their own will make you question a lot.



Sources:

https://qconline.com/news/local/a-year-later-adriannes-death-still-haunts-her-parents/article_99d22e92-f4d5-5809-8c4d-7edaf8db5a30.html



I Killed My BFF Season 2 "The New Girl"



https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/tag/adrianne-reynolds/



https://qctimes.com/news/local/sarah-kolb-trial-timeline-in-the-adrianne-reynolds-case/article_1ca957db-5ba0-5ed0-8aac-505b8c8bc64f.html



https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15333880

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:13:44 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-brutal-murder-of-adrianne-reynolds-uAmOdzVT Adrianne Reynolds, Sarah Kolb and Cory Gregory were three troubled teenagers attending an alternative high school in East Moline, Illinois in 2005. They started off as bestfriends and ended up involved in a gruesome murder.  What they ended up doing to one of their own will make you question a lot.



Sources:

https://qconline.com/news/local/a-year-later-adriannes-death-still-haunts-her-parents/article_99d22e92-f4d5-5809-8c4d-7edaf8db5a30.html



I Killed My BFF Season 2 "The New Girl"



https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/tag/adrianne-reynolds/



https://qctimes.com/news/local/sarah-kolb-trial-timeline-in-the-adrianne-reynolds-case/article_1ca957db-5ba0-5ed0-8aac-505b8c8bc64f.html



https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15333880

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Brutal Murder of Adrianne Reynolds Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:10:29 Adrianne Reynolds, Sarah Kolb and Cory Gregory were three troubled teenagers attending an alternative high school in East Moline, Illinois in 2005. They started off as bestfriends and ended up involved in a gruesome murder.  What they ended up doing to one of their own will make you question a lot. Sources: https://qconline.com/news/local/a-year-later-adriannes-death-still-haunts-her-parents/article_99d22e92-f4d5-5809-8c4d-7edaf8db5a30.html I Killed My BFF Season 2 "The New Girl" https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/tag/adrianne-reynolds/ https://qctimes.com/news/local/sarah-kolb-trial-timeline-in-the-adrianne-reynolds-case/article_1ca957db-5ba0-5ed0-8aac-505b8c8bc64f.html https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15333880 Adrianne Reynolds, Sarah Kolb and Cory Gregory were three troubled teenagers attending an alternative high school in East Moline, Illinois in 2005. They started off as bestfriends and ended up involved in a gruesome murder.  What they ended up doing to one of their own will make you question a lot. Sources: https://qconline.com/news/local/a-year-later-adriannes-death-still-haunts-her-parents/article_99d22e92-f4d5-5809-8c4d-7edaf8db5a30.html I Killed My BFF Season 2 "The New Girl" https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/tag/adrianne-reynolds/ https://qctimes.com/news/local/sarah-kolb-trial-timeline-in-the-adrianne-reynolds-case/article_1ca957db-5ba0-5ed0-8aac-505b8c8bc64f.html https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15333880 exhibit c true full 28 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=104 The Survival Story of Mary Vincent, Patron Saint of Badassery Mary Vincent survived something so horrifying that most of us couldn't even conjure it up in our nightmares. Her attacker, Lawrence Singleton, could have never imagined that Mary would walk away from where he left her to die in a canyon as a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of insurmountable odds. This is a story of survival, but also one of a justice system that is in desperate need of fixing.



Sources:

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-01-vw-4970-story.html



https://morbidology.com/left-for-dead-mary-vincent/



https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/A-victim-a-survivor-an-artist-1106335.php



https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Lawrence-Singleton-despised-rapist-dies-He-2886703.php

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:06:51 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-survival-story-of-mary-vincent-patron-saint-of-badassery-b70OpRkg Mary Vincent survived something so horrifying that most of us couldn't even conjure it up in our nightmares. Her attacker, Lawrence Singleton, could have never imagined that Mary would walk away from where he left her to die in a canyon as a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of insurmountable odds. This is a story of survival, but also one of a justice system that is in desperate need of fixing.



Sources:

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-01-vw-4970-story.html



https://morbidology.com/left-for-dead-mary-vincent/



https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/A-victim-a-survivor-an-artist-1106335.php



https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Lawrence-Singleton-despised-rapist-dies-He-2886703.php

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> The Survival Story of Mary Vincent, Patron Saint of Badassery Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:23 Mary Vincent survived something so horrifying that most of us couldn't even conjure it up in our nightmares. Her attacker, Lawrence Singleton, could have never imagined that Mary would walk away from where he left her to die in a canyon as a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of insurmountable odds. This is a story of survival, but also one of a justice system that is in desperate need of fixing. Sources: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-01-vw-4970-story.html https://morbidology.com/left-for-dead-mary-vincent/ https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/A-victim-a-survivor-an-artist-1106335.php https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Lawrence-Singleton-despised-rapist-dies-He-2886703.php Mary Vincent survived something so horrifying that most of us couldn't even conjure it up in our nightmares. Her attacker, Lawrence Singleton, could have never imagined that Mary would walk away from where he left her to die in a canyon as a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of insurmountable odds. This is a story of survival, but also one of a justice system that is in desperate need of fixing. Sources: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-01-vw-4970-story.html https://morbidology.com/left-for-dead-mary-vincent/ https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/A-victim-a-survivor-an-artist-1106335.php https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Lawrence-Singleton-despised-rapist-dies-He-2886703.php exhibit c true full 27 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=99 Urban Legends We didn't get baby-faced Jared Leto in for this one but we still managed to trudge through some of the spookiest and truest urban legends out there. We cover everything from Bloody Mary to the Carnival Corpse.  Also, I know it was by REM and not Dave Matthews Band. Trust me, you'll get it.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Sat, 3 Nov 2018 00:24:26 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/urban-legends-VPqkRlKB We didn't get baby-faced Jared Leto in for this one but we still managed to trudge through some of the spookiest and truest urban legends out there. We cover everything from Bloody Mary to the Carnival Corpse.  Also, I know it was by REM and not Dave Matthews Band. Trust me, you'll get it.

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]]> Urban Legends Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:08:41 We didn't get baby-faced Jared Leto in for this one but we still managed to trudge through some of the spookiest and truest urban legends out there. We cover everything from Bloody Mary to the Carnival Corpse.  Also, I know it was by REM and not Dave Matthews Band. Trust me, you'll get it. We didn't get baby-faced Jared Leto in for this one but we still managed to trudge through some of the spookiest and truest urban legends out there. We cover everything from Bloody Mary to the Carnival Corpse.  Also, I know it was by REM and not Dave Matthews Band. Trust me, you'll get it. exhibit c true full 25 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=95 The Gainesville Ripper Has Spooky Droopy Eyes The real psycho behind the classic slasher film Scream was much worse than fiction. He was a country singing, people murdering turd who held Gainesville, Florida hostage in 1990. Luckily, he is dead than dead now, so we can tell you all about it. Also, Sondra London, if you are reading this, you are garbage.



Sources: 

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1994-02-16-9402160281-story.html



https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20150825/NEWS/801251820



https://www.gainesville.com/article/LK/20150822/News/604159871/GS




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]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2018 02:57:33 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gainesville-ripper-has-spooky-droopy-eyes-KDDNEsVP The real psycho behind the classic slasher film Scream was much worse than fiction. He was a country singing, people murdering turd who held Gainesville, Florida hostage in 1990. Luckily, he is dead than dead now, so we can tell you all about it. Also, Sondra London, if you are reading this, you are garbage.



Sources: 

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1994-02-16-9402160281-story.html



https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20150825/NEWS/801251820



https://www.gainesville.com/article/LK/20150822/News/604159871/GS




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]]> The Gainesville Ripper Has Spooky Droopy Eyes Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:12:18 The real psycho behind the classic slasher film Scream was much worse than fiction. He was a country singing, people murdering turd who held Gainesville, Florida hostage in 1990. Luckily, he is dead than dead now, so we can tell you all about it. Also, Sondra London, if you are reading this, you are garbage. Sources:  https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1994-02-16-9402160281-story.html https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20150825/NEWS/801251820 https://www.gainesville.com/article/LK/20150822/News/604159871/GS The real psycho behind the classic slasher film Scream was much worse than fiction. He was a country singing, people murdering turd who held Gainesville, Florida hostage in 1990. Luckily, he is dead than dead now, so we can tell you all about it. Also, Sondra London, if you are reading this, you are garbage. Sources:  https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1994-02-16-9402160281-story.html https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20150825/NEWS/801251820 https://www.gainesville.com/article/LK/20150822/News/604159871/GS exhibit c true full 24 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=92 The Salem Witch Trials Wow. Salem was wild back in the day, guys. You think you know about the infamous Salem Witch Trials but you have no idea how bananas it really got. We take a deep dive into the beginnings of this hysteria, the madness of the "trials" and executions and then we try to figure out how the hell this all began in the first place. Join two Massachusetts natives as we guilt our way through this black mark on our local history.



Sources:


Six Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials by Marilynne K. Roach


Records of the Salem Witch Hunt by Bernard Rosenthal

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]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 03:29:23 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-salem-witch-trials-8bA56uPs Wow. Salem was wild back in the day, guys. You think you know about the infamous Salem Witch Trials but you have no idea how bananas it really got. We take a deep dive into the beginnings of this hysteria, the madness of the "trials" and executions and then we try to figure out how the hell this all began in the first place. Join two Massachusetts natives as we guilt our way through this black mark on our local history.



Sources:


Six Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials by Marilynne K. Roach


Records of the Salem Witch Hunt by Bernard Rosenthal

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> The Salem Witch Trials Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:21:43 Wow. Salem was wild back in the day, guys. You think you know about the infamous Salem Witch Trials but you have no idea how bananas it really got. We take a deep dive into the beginnings of this hysteria, the madness of the "trials" and executions and then we try to figure out how the hell this all began in the first place. Join two Massachusetts natives as we guilt our way through this black mark on our local history. Sources: Six Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials by Marilynne K. Roach Records of the Salem Witch Hunt by Bernard Rosenthal Wow. Salem was wild back in the day, guys. You think you know about the infamous Salem Witch Trials but you have no idea how bananas it really got. We take a deep dive into the beginnings of this hysteria, the madness of the "trials" and executions and then we try to figure out how the hell this all began in the first place. Join two Massachusetts natives as we guilt our way through this black mark on our local history. Sources: Six Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials by Marilynne K. Roach Records of the Salem Witch Hunt by Bernard Rosenthal exhibit c true full 23 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=90 Joshua Ward House/ Giles Corey with special guests The Right Wrong Turn Podcast Guys! We have guests! Tonight we took look into just a corner of Salem's witchy history and chatted with two of our podfam members, Tyler and Mason from The Right Wrong Turn Podcast. Check it out and if you downloaded the first version of this that I posted, I apologize for the audio mess. This one is better, I promise. Enjoy, weirdos!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:50:53 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/joshua-ward-house-giles-corey-with-special-guests-the-right-wrong-turn-podcast-TSdwdl82 Guys! We have guests! Tonight we took look into just a corner of Salem's witchy history and chatted with two of our podfam members, Tyler and Mason from The Right Wrong Turn Podcast. Check it out and if you downloaded the first version of this that I posted, I apologize for the audio mess. This one is better, I promise. Enjoy, weirdos!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Joshua Ward House/ Giles Corey with special guests The Right Wrong Turn Podcast Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:27 Guys! We have guests! Tonight we took look into just a corner of Salem's witchy history and chatted with two of our podfam members, Tyler and Mason from The Right Wrong Turn Podcast. Check it out and if you downloaded the first version of this that I posted, I apologize for the audio mess. This one is better, I promise. Enjoy, weirdos! Guys! We have guests! Tonight we took look into just a corner of Salem's witchy history and chatted with two of our podfam members, Tyler and Mason from The Right Wrong Turn Podcast. Check it out and if you downloaded the first version of this that I posted, I apologize for the audio mess. This one is better, I promise. Enjoy, weirdos! exhibit c true full 22 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=85 The Toy Box Killer Part 2 In the conclusion of our tale covering David Parker Ray and his reprehensible crimes against humanity, we brought some audio clips. I never said this one was going to be easy to digest, guys. But it gets....kind of better at the end? Come on in, you got this far and we are in this together.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2018 20:54:36 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-toy-box-killer-part-2-WXh8bbSW In the conclusion of our tale covering David Parker Ray and his reprehensible crimes against humanity, we brought some audio clips. I never said this one was going to be easy to digest, guys. But it gets....kind of better at the end? Come on in, you got this far and we are in this together.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Toy Box Killer Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:04:17 In the conclusion of our tale covering David Parker Ray and his reprehensible crimes against humanity, we brought some audio clips. I never said this one was going to be easy to digest, guys. But it gets....kind of better at the end? Come on in, you got this far and we are in this together. In the conclusion of our tale covering David Parker Ray and his reprehensible crimes against humanity, we brought some audio clips. I never said this one was going to be easy to digest, guys. But it gets....kind of better at the end? Come on in, you got this far and we are in this together. exhibit c true full 21 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=83 David Parker Ray AKA “The Toy Box Killer” Guys. This is one of the worst cases you will ever lend your ears to. Park Ranger and all around rude dude David Parker Ray spent 40 years and over $100,000 dedicating his life to the abduction, torture, rape and murder of countless women. His MO reads like a script for the Saw franchise and that's putting it lightly. Hold onto your butts, because The Toy Box Killer is here.



Sources:



https://allthatsinteresting.com/david-parker-ray-toy-box-killer



https://www.abqjournal.com/70489/victim-tells-of-captivity.html



https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/albuquerque/items-david-parker-ray




Cries in the Desert: The Shocking True Story of a Sadistic Torturer by John Glatt


https://www.therichest.com/shocking/15-disturbing-facts-about-david-ray-parker-the-toy-box-killer/

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2018 04:43:11 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/david-parker-ray-aka-the-toy-box-killer-xhsLJlsj Guys. This is one of the worst cases you will ever lend your ears to. Park Ranger and all around rude dude David Parker Ray spent 40 years and over $100,000 dedicating his life to the abduction, torture, rape and murder of countless women. His MO reads like a script for the Saw franchise and that's putting it lightly. Hold onto your butts, because The Toy Box Killer is here.



Sources:



https://allthatsinteresting.com/david-parker-ray-toy-box-killer



https://www.abqjournal.com/70489/victim-tells-of-captivity.html



https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/albuquerque/items-david-parker-ray




Cries in the Desert: The Shocking True Story of a Sadistic Torturer by John Glatt


https://www.therichest.com/shocking/15-disturbing-facts-about-david-ray-parker-the-toy-box-killer/

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> David Parker Ray AKA “The Toy Box Killer” Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:21:51 Guys. This is one of the worst cases you will ever lend your ears to. Park Ranger and all around rude dude David Parker Ray spent 40 years and over $100,000 dedicating his life to the abduction, torture, rape and murder of countless women. His MO reads like a script for the Saw franchise and that's putting it lightly. Hold onto your butts, because The Toy Box Killer is here. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/david-parker-ray-toy-box-killer https://www.abqjournal.com/70489/victim-tells-of-captivity.html https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/albuquerque/items-david-parker-ray Cries in the Desert: The Shocking True Story of a Sadistic Torturer by John Glatt https://www.therichest.com/shocking/15-disturbing-facts-about-david-ray-parker-the-toy-box-killer/ Guys. This is one of the worst cases you will ever lend your ears to. Park Ranger and all around rude dude David Parker Ray spent 40 years and over $100,000 dedicating his life to the abduction, torture, rape and murder of countless women. His MO reads like a script for the Saw franchise and that's putting it lightly. Hold onto your butts, because The Toy Box Killer is here. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/david-parker-ray-toy-box-killer https://www.abqjournal.com/70489/victim-tells-of-captivity.html https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/albuquerque/items-david-parker-ray Cries in the Desert: The Shocking True Story of a Sadistic Torturer by John Glatt https://www.therichest.com/shocking/15-disturbing-facts-about-david-ray-parker-the-toy-box-killer/ exhibit c true full 20 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=80 Hinterkaifek Let's take a rather unpleasant trip back to 1922 where we meet The Grubers. This German family had it all: incest, a possibly haunted farm and their very own murder mystery.  There is a lot to unpack in this case And since this family's very unfortunate new maid didn't even get the chance to unpack herself, we are here for you.



Sources:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings-

germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime



https://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/hinterkaifeck-murders/



https://defrostingcoldcases.com/case-month-hinterkaifeck/



https://grimhappenings.com/the-hinterkaifeck-murders



https://the-line-up.com/hinterkaifeck-murders

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2018 21:56:54 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/hinterkaifek-57tFup1j Let's take a rather unpleasant trip back to 1922 where we meet The Grubers. This German family had it all: incest, a possibly haunted farm and their very own murder mystery.  There is a lot to unpack in this case And since this family's very unfortunate new maid didn't even get the chance to unpack herself, we are here for you.



Sources:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings-

germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime



https://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/hinterkaifeck-murders/



https://defrostingcoldcases.com/case-month-hinterkaifeck/



https://grimhappenings.com/the-hinterkaifeck-murders



https://the-line-up.com/hinterkaifeck-murders

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Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Hinterkaifek Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:39 Let's take a rather unpleasant trip back to 1922 where we meet The Grubers. This German family had it all: incest, a possibly haunted farm and their very own murder mystery.  There is a lot to unpack in this case And since this family's very unfortunate new maid didn't even get the chance to unpack herself, we are here for you. Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings- germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime https://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/hinterkaifeck-murders/ https://defrostingcoldcases.com/case-month-hinterkaifeck/ https://grimhappenings.com/the-hinterkaifeck-murders https://the-line-up.com/hinterkaifeck-murders Let's take a rather unpleasant trip back to 1922 where we meet The Grubers. This German family had it all: incest, a possibly haunted farm and their very own murder mystery.  There is a lot to unpack in this case And since this family's very unfortunate new maid didn't even get the chance to unpack herself, we are here for you. Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings- germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime https://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/hinterkaifeck-murders/ https://defrostingcoldcases.com/case-month-hinterkaifeck/ https://grimhappenings.com/the-hinterkaifeck-murders https://the-line-up.com/hinterkaifeck-murders exhibit c true full 19 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=77 Katherine Knight Is The Worst Nana Australia. You may have bested us with this one. Hold on to your butts because this lady is bashing people over the head with frying pans, leaving babies on train tracks and skinning men like Buffalo Bill. Katherine Knight is a woman so evil that words have failed me here. Just trust us, this one is bananas.



Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/katherine-knight



https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/katherine-knight-slaughterhouse-worker-who-skinned-cooked-her-boyfriend



Beyond Bad: The Life and Crimes of Katherin Knight , Australia's Hannibal by Sandra Lee



https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/queen-bee-cannibal-killer-katherine-knights-life-in-prison-where-shes-known-as-the-nanna/news-story/e6f5e013f7be2c6328eb40029e0715b2



https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/mar/18/story-of-australian-woman-who-skinned-and-cooked-partner-to-be-told-in-film



2020 update!

This book is great, so for those of you looking for a good dive into this after the show, check this book out.


Man-Eater: The Terrifying True Story of Cannibal Killer Katherine Knight by Ryan Green

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 03:27:47 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/katherine-knight-is-the-worst-nana-yyH84JMY Australia. You may have bested us with this one. Hold on to your butts because this lady is bashing people over the head with frying pans, leaving babies on train tracks and skinning men like Buffalo Bill. Katherine Knight is a woman so evil that words have failed me here. Just trust us, this one is bananas.



Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/katherine-knight



https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/katherine-knight-slaughterhouse-worker-who-skinned-cooked-her-boyfriend



Beyond Bad: The Life and Crimes of Katherin Knight , Australia's Hannibal by Sandra Lee



https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/queen-bee-cannibal-killer-katherine-knights-life-in-prison-where-shes-known-as-the-nanna/news-story/e6f5e013f7be2c6328eb40029e0715b2



https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/mar/18/story-of-australian-woman-who-skinned-and-cooked-partner-to-be-told-in-film



2020 update!

This book is great, so for those of you looking for a good dive into this after the show, check this book out.


Man-Eater: The Terrifying True Story of Cannibal Killer Katherine Knight by Ryan Green

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Katherine Knight Is The Worst Nana Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:29:49 Australia. You may have bested us with this one. Hold on to your butts because this lady is bashing people over the head with frying pans, leaving babies on train tracks and skinning men like Buffalo Bill. Katherine Knight is a woman so evil that words have failed me here. Just trust us, this one is bananas. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/katherine-knight https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/katherine-knight-slaughterhouse-worker-who-skinned-cooked-her-boyfriend Beyond Bad: The Life and Crimes of Katherin Knight , Australia's Hannibal by Sandra Lee https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/queen-bee-cannibal-killer-katherine-knights-life-in-prison-where-shes-known-as-the-nanna/news-story/e6f5e013f7be2c6328eb40029e0715b2 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/mar/18/story-of-australian-woman-who-skinned-and-cooked-partner-to-be-told-in-film 2020 update! This book is great, so for those of you looking for a good dive into this after the show, check this book out. Man-Eater: The Terrifying True Story of Cannibal Killer Katherine Knight by Ryan Green Australia. You may have bested us with this one. Hold on to your butts because this lady is bashing people over the head with frying pans, leaving babies on train tracks and skinning men like Buffalo Bill. Katherine Knight is a woman so evil that words have failed me here. Just trust us, this one is bananas. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/katherine-knight https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/katherine-knight-slaughterhouse-worker-who-skinned-cooked-her-boyfriend Beyond Bad: The Life and Crimes of Katherin Knight , Australia's Hannibal by Sandra Lee https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/queen-bee-cannibal-killer-katherine-knights-life-in-prison-where-shes-known-as-the-nanna/news-story/e6f5e013f7be2c6328eb40029e0715b2 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/mar/18/story-of-australian-woman-who-skinned-and-cooked-partner-to-be-told-in-film 2020 update! This book is great, so for those of you looking for a good dive into this after the show, check this book out. Man-Eater: The Terrifying True Story of Cannibal Killer Katherine Knight by Ryan Green exhibit c true full 18 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=73 Rod Ferrell “The Vampire Cult Killer” AKA Turbo Douche Rod Ferrell was a special kind of jerk. Convinced he was a 500 year old vampire named Vesago living in a 16 year old boy's body, he took his otherworldly fantasies to the brink by carrying out two senseless, brutal murders. He didn't just kill anyone, though. By his own admission, he murdered the parents of one of his cult followers for the rush of it. Does he care? Nope. Does he still think he is a 500 year old vampire? Yup. This one is a trip, guys.



Sources:



Death of Innocence: Children Who Kill by Bud Weiser



https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/lake/os-convicted-vampire-cult-killer-howard-scott-anderson-20170322-story.html



https://amurdermostfoul.com/2017/02/21/the-kentucky-vampire-clan/



https://listverse.com/2018/03/31/10-dark-facts-about-the-vampire-cult-killer-rod-ferrell/



https://www.wkms.org/post/slideshow-murray-vampire-clan-murders-happened-20-years-ago-week#stream/0



http://www.gothicsubculture.com/vamp-clan.php

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]]> Tue, 4 Sep 2018 19:03:52 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/rod-ferrell-the-vampire-cult-killer-aka-turbo-douche-WK0bmV_N Rod Ferrell was a special kind of jerk. Convinced he was a 500 year old vampire named Vesago living in a 16 year old boy's body, he took his otherworldly fantasies to the brink by carrying out two senseless, brutal murders. He didn't just kill anyone, though. By his own admission, he murdered the parents of one of his cult followers for the rush of it. Does he care? Nope. Does he still think he is a 500 year old vampire? Yup. This one is a trip, guys.



Sources:



Death of Innocence: Children Who Kill by Bud Weiser



https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/lake/os-convicted-vampire-cult-killer-howard-scott-anderson-20170322-story.html



https://amurdermostfoul.com/2017/02/21/the-kentucky-vampire-clan/



https://listverse.com/2018/03/31/10-dark-facts-about-the-vampire-cult-killer-rod-ferrell/



https://www.wkms.org/post/slideshow-murray-vampire-clan-murders-happened-20-years-ago-week#stream/0



http://www.gothicsubculture.com/vamp-clan.php

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]]> Rod Ferrell “The Vampire Cult Killer” AKA Turbo Douche Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:07:00 Rod Ferrell was a special kind of jerk. Convinced he was a 500 year old vampire named Vesago living in a 16 year old boy's body, he took his otherworldly fantasies to the brink by carrying out two senseless, brutal murders. He didn't just kill anyone, though. By his own admission, he murdered the parents of one of his cult followers for the rush of it. Does he care? Nope. Does he still think he is a 500 year old vampire? Yup. This one is a trip, guys. Sources: Death of Innocence: Children Who Kill by Bud Weiser https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/lake/os-convicted-vampire-cult-killer-howard-scott-anderson-20170322-story.html https://amurdermostfoul.com/2017/02/21/the-kentucky-vampire-clan/ https://listverse.com/2018/03/31/10-dark-facts-about-the-vampire-cult-killer-rod-ferrell/ https://www.wkms.org/post/slideshow-murray-vampire-clan-murders-happened-20-years-ago-week#stream/0 http://www.gothicsubculture.com/vamp-clan.php Rod Ferrell was a special kind of jerk. Convinced he was a 500 year old vampire named Vesago living in a 16 year old boy's body, he took his otherworldly fantasies to the brink by carrying out two senseless, brutal murders. He didn't just kill anyone, though. By his own admission, he murdered the parents of one of his cult followers for the rush of it. Does he care? Nope. Does he still think he is a 500 year old vampire? Yup. This one is a trip, guys. Sources: Death of Innocence: Children Who Kill by Bud Weiser https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/lake/os-convicted-vampire-cult-killer-howard-scott-anderson-20170322-story.html https://amurdermostfoul.com/2017/02/21/the-kentucky-vampire-clan/ https://listverse.com/2018/03/31/10-dark-facts-about-the-vampire-cult-killer-rod-ferrell/ https://www.wkms.org/post/slideshow-murray-vampire-clan-murders-happened-20-years-ago-week#stream/0 http://www.gothicsubculture.com/vamp-clan.php exhibit c true full 17 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=69 The Lake Bodom Murders Finland, you really outdid yourself with this one. As one of the most infamous crimes in Finnish history, this triple homicide remains a mystery to this day. Sure, several suspects have been brought to the table but none have been formally charged for very long. With a bumbling investigation and a host of strange occurrences surrounding this case. It may remain just that: A mystery. Today we will shed some light on this creepy case and try to give our best guest about what happened. Enjoy, weirdos.



Movie: Lake Bodom



https://medium.com/@allisoneckmeier/true-crime-lake-bodom-murders-c9070a197de9



https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lake-bodom



https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4677559/is-this-chilling-lake-massacre-of-three-teenage-campers-the-real-life-friday-the-13th/



The Lake Bodom Blood Murders by Matt Demas

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]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:02:43 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lake-bodom-murders-_585z_8Y Finland, you really outdid yourself with this one. As one of the most infamous crimes in Finnish history, this triple homicide remains a mystery to this day. Sure, several suspects have been brought to the table but none have been formally charged for very long. With a bumbling investigation and a host of strange occurrences surrounding this case. It may remain just that: A mystery. Today we will shed some light on this creepy case and try to give our best guest about what happened. Enjoy, weirdos.



Movie: Lake Bodom



https://medium.com/@allisoneckmeier/true-crime-lake-bodom-murders-c9070a197de9



https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lake-bodom



https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4677559/is-this-chilling-lake-massacre-of-three-teenage-campers-the-real-life-friday-the-13th/



The Lake Bodom Blood Murders by Matt Demas

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Lake Bodom Murders Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:52:28 Finland, you really outdid yourself with this one. As one of the most infamous crimes in Finnish history, this triple homicide remains a mystery to this day. Sure, several suspects have been brought to the table but none have been formally charged for very long. With a bumbling investigation and a host of strange occurrences surrounding this case. It may remain just that: A mystery. Today we will shed some light on this creepy case and try to give our best guest about what happened. Enjoy, weirdos. Movie: Lake Bodom https://medium.com/@allisoneckmeier/true-crime-lake-bodom-murders-c9070a197de9 https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lake-bodom https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4677559/is-this-chilling-lake-massacre-of-three-teenage-campers-the-real-life-friday-the-13th/ The Lake Bodom Blood Murders by Matt Demas Finland, you really outdid yourself with this one. As one of the most infamous crimes in Finnish history, this triple homicide remains a mystery to this day. Sure, several suspects have been brought to the table but none have been formally charged for very long. With a bumbling investigation and a host of strange occurrences surrounding this case. It may remain just that: A mystery. Today we will shed some light on this creepy case and try to give our best guest about what happened. Enjoy, weirdos. Movie: Lake Bodom https://medium.com/@allisoneckmeier/true-crime-lake-bodom-murders-c9070a197de9 https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lake-bodom https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4677559/is-this-chilling-lake-massacre-of-three-teenage-campers-the-real-life-friday-the-13th/ The Lake Bodom Blood Murders by Matt Demas exhibit c true full 16 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=67 Richard “Stanky Chops” Ramirez AKA The Nightstalker Part 2 Richard continues on a path of unimaginable mayhem but don't worry, his capture will have you applauding in the end. Trigger warning: There is a lot of mentions of sexual assault and one mention of sexual assault against a child. I mention this when it is about to be discussed during the episode too, so don't worry...you can skip that part if needed.



Sources:

https://people.com/crime/richard-ramirez-night-stalker-killer-murder-made-me-famous/



https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-xpm-2013-jun-07-la-me-ln-east-la-night-stalker-20130607-story.html

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:17:08 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/richard-stanky-chops-ramirez-aka-the-nightstalker-part-2-OFUX_30H Richard continues on a path of unimaginable mayhem but don't worry, his capture will have you applauding in the end. Trigger warning: There is a lot of mentions of sexual assault and one mention of sexual assault against a child. I mention this when it is about to be discussed during the episode too, so don't worry...you can skip that part if needed.



Sources:

https://people.com/crime/richard-ramirez-night-stalker-killer-murder-made-me-famous/



https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-xpm-2013-jun-07-la-me-ln-east-la-night-stalker-20130607-story.html

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]]> Richard “Stanky Chops” Ramirez AKA The Nightstalker Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:19 Richard continues on a path of unimaginable mayhem but don't worry, his capture will have you applauding in the end. Trigger warning: There is a lot of mentions of sexual assault and one mention of sexual assault against a child. I mention this when it is about to be discussed during the episode too, so don't worry...you can skip that part if needed. Sources: https://people.com/crime/richard-ramirez-night-stalker-killer-murder-made-me-famous/ https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-xpm-2013-jun-07-la-me-ln-east-la-night-stalker-20130607-story.html Richard continues on a path of unimaginable mayhem but don't worry, his capture will have you applauding in the end. Trigger warning: There is a lot of mentions of sexual assault and one mention of sexual assault against a child. I mention this when it is about to be discussed during the episode too, so don't worry...you can skip that part if needed. Sources: https://people.com/crime/richard-ramirez-night-stalker-killer-murder-made-me-famous/ https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-xpm-2013-jun-07-la-me-ln-east-la-night-stalker-20130607-story.html exhibit c true full 15 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=65 Richard “Stanky Chops” Ramirez AKA “The Nightstalker” Richard Ramirez was the worst human to be spat onto Earth in a long time. Between the years of 1984 and 1985, he terrorized the residents of Los Angeles and surrounding areas by creeping through unlocked windows and doors in the dead of night to rape, assault, torture and murder whoever was unfortunate enough to be sleeping inside. In Part 1 of our two part series on this demon turd, we take a look at his early life and the beginnings of his ride into infamy. Lock your windows, guys. Fresh air is for dead people.



Sources:

https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/13-year-old-boy-brought-down-notorious-serial-killer-richard-ramirez-night-stalker/



https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/was-a-bad-childhood-to-blame-for-night-stalker-richard-ramirez-becoming-a-serial-killer



https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-ramirez-night-stalker

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]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:55:03 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/richard-stanky-chops-ramirez-aka-the-nightstalker-_VhoAqLF Richard Ramirez was the worst human to be spat onto Earth in a long time. Between the years of 1984 and 1985, he terrorized the residents of Los Angeles and surrounding areas by creeping through unlocked windows and doors in the dead of night to rape, assault, torture and murder whoever was unfortunate enough to be sleeping inside. In Part 1 of our two part series on this demon turd, we take a look at his early life and the beginnings of his ride into infamy. Lock your windows, guys. Fresh air is for dead people.



Sources:

https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/13-year-old-boy-brought-down-notorious-serial-killer-richard-ramirez-night-stalker/



https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/was-a-bad-childhood-to-blame-for-night-stalker-richard-ramirez-becoming-a-serial-killer



https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-ramirez-night-stalker

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Richard “Stanky Chops” Ramirez AKA “The Nightstalker” Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:59:50 Richard Ramirez was the worst human to be spat onto Earth in a long time. Between the years of 1984 and 1985, he terrorized the residents of Los Angeles and surrounding areas by creeping through unlocked windows and doors in the dead of night to rape, assault, torture and murder whoever was unfortunate enough to be sleeping inside. In Part 1 of our two part series on this demon turd, we take a look at his early life and the beginnings of his ride into infamy. Lock your windows, guys. Fresh air is for dead people. Sources: https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/13-year-old-boy-brought-down-notorious-serial-killer-richard-ramirez-night-stalker/ https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/was-a-bad-childhood-to-blame-for-night-stalker-richard-ramirez-becoming-a-serial-killer https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-ramirez-night-stalker Richard Ramirez was the worst human to be spat onto Earth in a long time. Between the years of 1984 and 1985, he terrorized the residents of Los Angeles and surrounding areas by creeping through unlocked windows and doors in the dead of night to rape, assault, torture and murder whoever was unfortunate enough to be sleeping inside. In Part 1 of our two part series on this demon turd, we take a look at his early life and the beginnings of his ride into infamy. Lock your windows, guys. Fresh air is for dead people. Sources: https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/13-year-old-boy-brought-down-notorious-serial-killer-richard-ramirez-night-stalker/ https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/was-a-bad-childhood-to-blame-for-night-stalker-richard-ramirez-becoming-a-serial-killer https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-ramirez-night-stalker exhibit c true full 14 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=61 Torture Torture.
It's been around since the beginning of time and it used to almost always involve a spike. Today, Alaina and Ash will discuss the various medieval methods of pain and suffering that could only come from the twisted mind of the human species. Strap in, because this is a rough one.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2018 12:48:07 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/torture-khpgEwxj Torture.
It's been around since the beginning of time and it used to almost always involve a spike. Today, Alaina and Ash will discuss the various medieval methods of pain and suffering that could only come from the twisted mind of the human species. Strap in, because this is a rough one.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Torture Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:18:03 Torture. It's been around since the beginning of time and it used to almost always involve a spike. Today, Alaina and Ash will discuss the various medieval methods of pain and suffering that could only come from the twisted mind of the human species. Strap in, because this is a rough one. Torture. It's been around since the beginning of time and it used to almost always involve a spike. Today, Alaina and Ash will discuss the various medieval methods of pain and suffering that could only come from the twisted mind of the human species. Strap in, because this is a rough one. exhibit c true full 13 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=58 Australian Madness Volume 1 Everyone knows that Australia does things bigger and scarier than most anyone else on this big floating space rock. I mean, have you see a Huntsman Spider??? Google it. I'll wait.
Today's episode is the first in a series (not back to back) where we will take a look at some of Australia's worst crimes. Tonight's cases are Ivan Milat "The Backpacker Killer" and the horrific murder of Anita Cobby. Keep the Vegemite at home because, this is a rough one.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2018 05:09:38 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/australian-madness-volume-1-aeoSFLU5 Everyone knows that Australia does things bigger and scarier than most anyone else on this big floating space rock. I mean, have you see a Huntsman Spider??? Google it. I'll wait.
Today's episode is the first in a series (not back to back) where we will take a look at some of Australia's worst crimes. Tonight's cases are Ivan Milat "The Backpacker Killer" and the horrific murder of Anita Cobby. Keep the Vegemite at home because, this is a rough one.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Australian Madness Volume 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:24:05 Everyone knows that Australia does things bigger and scarier than most anyone else on this big floating space rock. I mean, have you see a Huntsman Spider??? Google it. I'll wait. Today's episode is the first in a series (not back to back) where we will take a look at some of Australia's worst crimes. Tonight's cases are Ivan Milat "The Backpacker Killer" and the horrific murder of Anita Cobby. Keep the Vegemite at home because, this is a rough one. Everyone knows that Australia does things bigger and scarier than most anyone else on this big floating space rock. I mean, have you see a Huntsman Spider??? Google it. I'll wait. Today's episode is the first in a series (not back to back) where we will take a look at some of Australia's worst crimes. Tonight's cases are Ivan Milat "The Backpacker Killer" and the horrific murder of Anita Cobby. Keep the Vegemite at home because, this is a rough one. exhibit c true full 12 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=55 Don’t Go In The Woods, Man The forest is a mysterious place, and some dark secrets are most certainly best left hidden among the trees. In today's episode, we will feature a handful of some of the scariest, most grim forests on this spinning planet. From the tragic stillness of Japan's Aokigahara to the ferocious symphony of England's Screaming Woods, this episode is sure to make you think twice about taking that hike. Oh yeah, and we recorded at night next to the woods for authenticity.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Wed, 1 Aug 2018 21:24:10 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/dont-go-in-the-woods-man-fUM7isVE The forest is a mysterious place, and some dark secrets are most certainly best left hidden among the trees. In today's episode, we will feature a handful of some of the scariest, most grim forests on this spinning planet. From the tragic stillness of Japan's Aokigahara to the ferocious symphony of England's Screaming Woods, this episode is sure to make you think twice about taking that hike. Oh yeah, and we recorded at night next to the woods for authenticity.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Don’t Go In The Woods, Man Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:17:36 The forest is a mysterious place, and some dark secrets are most certainly best left hidden among the trees. In today's episode, we will feature a handful of some of the scariest, most grim forests on this spinning planet. From the tragic stillness of Japan's Aokigahara to the ferocious symphony of England's Screaming Woods, this episode is sure to make you think twice about taking that hike. Oh yeah, and we recorded at night next to the woods for authenticity. The forest is a mysterious place, and some dark secrets are most certainly best left hidden among the trees. In today's episode, we will feature a handful of some of the scariest, most grim forests on this spinning planet. From the tragic stillness of Japan's Aokigahara to the ferocious symphony of England's Screaming Woods, this episode is sure to make you think twice about taking that hike. Oh yeah, and we recorded at night next to the woods for authenticity. exhibit c true full 11 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=52 The Sodder Children….where the hell are they? This one us so frustrating, guys!  When George and Jennie Sodder's home burned downed on Christmas Eve in 1945, they were thrust into a lifelong battle to find 5 of their children who, despite leaving no remains, were never seen alive again. This case has inept authorities, conspiracy theories and a tale of parental dedication that will thaw your cold, dead heart. This is, the Sodder children mystery.



Sources:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/



https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5067563



Sodder Family Tragedy: The Mystery of Five Missing Children by Douglas MacGowan 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:41:33 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sodder-children-where-the-hell-are-they-CijZeh5Q This one us so frustrating, guys!  When George and Jennie Sodder's home burned downed on Christmas Eve in 1945, they were thrust into a lifelong battle to find 5 of their children who, despite leaving no remains, were never seen alive again. This case has inept authorities, conspiracy theories and a tale of parental dedication that will thaw your cold, dead heart. This is, the Sodder children mystery.



Sources:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/



https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5067563



Sodder Family Tragedy: The Mystery of Five Missing Children by Douglas MacGowan 

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Sodder Children….where the hell are they? Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:01:56 This one us so frustrating, guys!  When George and Jennie Sodder's home burned downed on Christmas Eve in 1945, they were thrust into a lifelong battle to find 5 of their children who, despite leaving no remains, were never seen alive again. This case has inept authorities, conspiracy theories and a tale of parental dedication that will thaw your cold, dead heart. This is, the Sodder children mystery. Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/ https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5067563 Sodder Family Tragedy: The Mystery of Five Missing Children by Douglas MacGowan This one us so frustrating, guys!  When George and Jennie Sodder's home burned downed on Christmas Eve in 1945, they were thrust into a lifelong battle to find 5 of their children who, despite leaving no remains, were never seen alive again. This case has inept authorities, conspiracy theories and a tale of parental dedication that will thaw your cold, dead heart. This is, the Sodder children mystery. Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/ https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5067563 Sodder Family Tragedy: The Mystery of Five Missing Children by Douglas MacGowan exhibit c true full 10 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=43 The Axeman of New Orleans AKA A Real Crumb Gather 'round you cats and chicks and moldy figs. We are about to take a trip in the way back machine to a time when New Orleans was more known for influenza than for beads. In 1918 (possibly 1911 but that's debatable), a jazzy, caguely poetic monster was demanding New Orleaneans play his favorite jazz tunes or he would take his axe to their noggins. It was all very bizarre and that's the way we like it. So, join us for The Axeman of New Orleans, ya bunch of barn burners.



Sources:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/axeman-new-orleans-preyed-italian-immigrants-180968037/



The Axeman Of New Orleans by Miriam C. Davis


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:30:58 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-axeman-of-new-orleans-aka-a-real-crumb-WKZXulHA Gather 'round you cats and chicks and moldy figs. We are about to take a trip in the way back machine to a time when New Orleans was more known for influenza than for beads. In 1918 (possibly 1911 but that's debatable), a jazzy, caguely poetic monster was demanding New Orleaneans play his favorite jazz tunes or he would take his axe to their noggins. It was all very bizarre and that's the way we like it. So, join us for The Axeman of New Orleans, ya bunch of barn burners.



Sources:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/axeman-new-orleans-preyed-italian-immigrants-180968037/



The Axeman Of New Orleans by Miriam C. Davis


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> The Axeman of New Orleans AKA A Real Crumb Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:16:13 Gather 'round you cats and chicks and moldy figs. We are about to take a trip in the way back machine to a time when New Orleans was more known for influenza than for beads. In 1918 (possibly 1911 but that's debatable), a jazzy, caguely poetic monster was demanding New Orleaneans play his favorite jazz tunes or he would take his axe to their noggins. It was all very bizarre and that's the way we like it. So, join us for The Axeman of New Orleans, ya bunch of barn burners. Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/axeman-new-orleans-preyed-italian-immigrants-180968037/ The Axeman Of New Orleans by Miriam C. Davis Gather 'round you cats and chicks and moldy figs. We are about to take a trip in the way back machine to a time when New Orleans was more known for influenza than for beads. In 1918 (possibly 1911 but that's debatable), a jazzy, caguely poetic monster was demanding New Orleaneans play his favorite jazz tunes or he would take his axe to their noggins. It was all very bizarre and that's the way we like it. So, join us for The Axeman of New Orleans, ya bunch of barn burners. Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/axeman-new-orleans-preyed-italian-immigrants-180968037/ The Axeman Of New Orleans by Miriam C. Davis exhibit c true full 9 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=37 Charles Manson The “Love Bug Sent From Up Above” Part 2 In what seemed like an instant, Manson and his murderous, yet groovy family took the leap from a life built on peace and love to commiting some of the most violent and vicious murders in true crime history. So, carve an X on your head, groove to The Beatles White Album and stay the hell away from the Belladonna because Part 2 of Charlie and the fam will have you yearning for the grunge era.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2018 04:01:30 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/charles-manson-the-love-bug-sent-from-up-above-part-2-vhEFKHWR In what seemed like an instant, Manson and his murderous, yet groovy family took the leap from a life built on peace and love to commiting some of the most violent and vicious murders in true crime history. So, carve an X on your head, groove to The Beatles White Album and stay the hell away from the Belladonna because Part 2 of Charlie and the fam will have you yearning for the grunge era.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Charles Manson The “Love Bug Sent From Up Above” Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:20:35 In what seemed like an instant, Manson and his murderous, yet groovy family took the leap from a life built on peace and love to commiting some of the most violent and vicious murders in true crime history. So, carve an X on your head, groove to The Beatles White Album and stay the hell away from the Belladonna because Part 2 of Charlie and the fam will have you yearning for the grunge era. In what seemed like an instant, Manson and his murderous, yet groovy family took the leap from a life built on peace and love to commiting some of the most violent and vicious murders in true crime history. So, carve an X on your head, groove to The Beatles White Album and stay the hell away from the Belladonna because Part 2 of Charlie and the fam will have you yearning for the grunge era. exhibit c true full 8 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=32 Charles Manson Part 1 Ya dig? Charles Manson didn't exactly have a great start to life and we can prove it. Part 1 of our Manson series dives into his beginnings, from being bartered for a pitcher of beer by his own mother to partying with a Beach Boy during the Summer of Love. The seedlings of mayhem were starting to brew but no one could have predicted what this makeshift "family" eventually accomplished. Stick around for Part 2 when dirty hippie livin' takes a dark turn into manipulation and brutal murder.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2018 19:40:36 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/charles-manson-part-1-ya-dig-mZn5EiO3 Charles Manson didn't exactly have a great start to life and we can prove it. Part 1 of our Manson series dives into his beginnings, from being bartered for a pitcher of beer by his own mother to partying with a Beach Boy during the Summer of Love. The seedlings of mayhem were starting to brew but no one could have predicted what this makeshift "family" eventually accomplished. Stick around for Part 2 when dirty hippie livin' takes a dark turn into manipulation and brutal murder.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Charles Manson Part 1 Ya dig? Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:53 Charles Manson didn't exactly have a great start to life and we can prove it. Part 1 of our Manson series dives into his beginnings, from being bartered for a pitcher of beer by his own mother to partying with a Beach Boy during the Summer of Love. The seedlings of mayhem were starting to brew but no one could have predicted what this makeshift "family" eventually accomplished. Stick around for Part 2 when dirty hippie livin' takes a dark turn into manipulation and brutal murder. Charles Manson didn't exactly have a great start to life and we can prove it. Part 1 of our Manson series dives into his beginnings, from being bartered for a pitcher of beer by his own mother to partying with a Beach Boy during the Summer of Love. The seedlings of mayhem were starting to brew but no one could have predicted what this makeshift "family" eventually accomplished. Stick around for Part 2 when dirty hippie livin' takes a dark turn into manipulation and brutal murder. exhibit c true full 7 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=29 Ted Bundy Part 2 In Part 2 of our Bundy Bonanza, Ted crescendos with the Chi Omega Murders and finally gets the ending her deserves.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

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]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2018 22:12:03 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ted-bundy-part-2-cJJcGXjB In Part 2 of our Bundy Bonanza, Ted crescendos with the Chi Omega Murders and finally gets the ending her deserves.

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]]> Ted Bundy Part 2 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:09:19 In Part 2 of our Bundy Bonanza, Ted crescendos with the Chi Omega Murders and finally gets the ending her deserves. In Part 2 of our Bundy Bonanza, Ted crescendos with the Chi Omega Murders and finally gets the ending her deserves. exhibit c true full 6 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=26 Ted Bundy Part 1 Theodore Robert Bundy confessed to the brutal slayings of 36 female coeds. Experts believe his tally could climb into the 100s. Ted stands high above the rest of his kind as the most infamous and the most brutal. To this day, his charm and methods have been unmatched. Heard of a little film called "Silence of the Lambs"? Buffalo Bill's penchant for preying on the kindness of his female victims and utilizing a fake arm cast to up the pathetic quotient was ripped directly from Mr. Bundy's modus operandi. Part 1 of this bananas tale will set it up for a truly terrifying crescendo.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Tue, 29 May 2018 18:58:00 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/ted-bundy-part-1-lvvyKz4D Theodore Robert Bundy confessed to the brutal slayings of 36 female coeds. Experts believe his tally could climb into the 100s. Ted stands high above the rest of his kind as the most infamous and the most brutal. To this day, his charm and methods have been unmatched. Heard of a little film called "Silence of the Lambs"? Buffalo Bill's penchant for preying on the kindness of his female victims and utilizing a fake arm cast to up the pathetic quotient was ripped directly from Mr. Bundy's modus operandi. Part 1 of this bananas tale will set it up for a truly terrifying crescendo.

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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]]> Ted Bundy Part 1 Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:57 Theodore Robert Bundy confessed to the brutal slayings of 36 female coeds. Experts believe his tally could climb into the 100s. Ted stands high above the rest of his kind as the most infamous and the most brutal. To this day, his charm and methods have been unmatched. Heard of a little film called "Silence of the Lambs"? Buffalo Bill's penchant for preying on the kindness of his female victims and utilizing a fake arm cast to up the pathetic quotient was ripped directly from Mr. Bundy's modus operandi. Part 1 of this bananas tale will set it up for a truly terrifying crescendo. Theodore Robert Bundy confessed to the brutal slayings of 36 female coeds. Experts believe his tally could climb into the 100s. Ted stands high above the rest of his kind as the most infamous and the most brutal. To this day, his charm and methods have been unmatched. Heard of a little film called "Silence of the Lambs"? Buffalo Bill's penchant for preying on the kindness of his female victims and utilizing a fake arm cast to up the pathetic quotient was ripped directly from Mr. Bundy's modus operandi. Part 1 of this bananas tale will set it up for a truly terrifying crescendo. exhibit c true full 5 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=24 Joel Rifkin Failed landscaper and all around malfunctioning human Joel Rifkin is currently serving a 203 year prison sentence for the murder and dismemberment of 17 women in Long Island and New York State between 1989 and 1993. Unfortunately, he is one of those, "Must be a monster living inside of me" type of turds. Joel, you're a real bummer.



Sources:

https://brockportbeat.com/2017/05/02/brockport-serial-killer/



https://youtu.be/SVUeaQ0Oyg4

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]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 22:54:41 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/joel-rifkin-qDB7_Lwh Failed landscaper and all around malfunctioning human Joel Rifkin is currently serving a 203 year prison sentence for the murder and dismemberment of 17 women in Long Island and New York State between 1989 and 1993. Unfortunately, he is one of those, "Must be a monster living inside of me" type of turds. Joel, you're a real bummer.



Sources:

https://brockportbeat.com/2017/05/02/brockport-serial-killer/



https://youtu.be/SVUeaQ0Oyg4

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]]> Joel Rifkin Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:56:17 Failed landscaper and all around malfunctioning human Joel Rifkin is currently serving a 203 year prison sentence for the murder and dismemberment of 17 women in Long Island and New York State between 1989 and 1993. Unfortunately, he is one of those, "Must be a monster living inside of me" type of turds. Joel, you're a real bummer. Sources: https://brockportbeat.com/2017/05/02/brockport-serial-killer/ https://youtu.be/SVUeaQ0Oyg4 Failed landscaper and all around malfunctioning human Joel Rifkin is currently serving a 203 year prison sentence for the murder and dismemberment of 17 women in Long Island and New York State between 1989 and 1993. Unfortunately, he is one of those, "Must be a monster living inside of me" type of turds. Joel, you're a real bummer. Sources: https://brockportbeat.com/2017/05/02/brockport-serial-killer/ https://youtu.be/SVUeaQ0Oyg4 exhibit c true full 4 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=19 The Dyatlov Pass Incident This one is a real head scratcher. This week, we head into the mountains of Siberia to dissect the bizarre tale of 9 dead Russian hikers, 1 missing tongue and a possible Yeti siege back in 1959. The case has never been completely closed and although a lot of questions remain unanswered, there are organizations that don’t seem to want to reveal the truth. Strap in, because it’s about to get chilly and conspiracy theorist-y in here.



https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-dyatlov-pass-incident



Recommended Reading:

https://dyatlovpass.com


Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

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]]> Wed, 16 May 2018 01:19:49 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dyatlov-pass-incident-Y2ApjkOc This one is a real head scratcher. This week, we head into the mountains of Siberia to dissect the bizarre tale of 9 dead Russian hikers, 1 missing tongue and a possible Yeti siege back in 1959. The case has never been completely closed and although a lot of questions remain unanswered, there are organizations that don’t seem to want to reveal the truth. Strap in, because it’s about to get chilly and conspiracy theorist-y in here.



https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-dyatlov-pass-incident



Recommended Reading:

https://dyatlovpass.com


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]]> The Dyatlov Pass Incident Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:05:33 This one is a real head scratcher. This week, we head into the mountains of Siberia to dissect the bizarre tale of 9 dead Russian hikers, 1 missing tongue and a possible Yeti siege back in 1959. The case has never been completely closed and although a lot of questions remain unanswered, there are organizations that don’t seem to want to reveal the truth. Strap in, because it’s about to get chilly and conspiracy theorist-y in here. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-dyatlov-pass-incident Recommended Reading: https://dyatlovpass.com This one is a real head scratcher. This week, we head into the mountains of Siberia to dissect the bizarre tale of 9 dead Russian hikers, 1 missing tongue and a possible Yeti siege back in 1959. The case has never been completely closed and although a lot of questions remain unanswered, there are organizations that don’t seem to want to reveal the truth. Strap in, because it’s about to get chilly and conspiracy theorist-y in here. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-dyatlov-pass-incident Recommended Reading: https://dyatlovpass.com exhibit c true full 3 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=14 Edmund Kemper “The Coed Killer” & Chatty Cathy Oh, Edmund. This guy could have been something great if he had just ignored the part of his psyche that implored him to kill and dismember young women in order to have quality time with them. With an IQ well above average and a penchant for flowery prose, he unfortunately grew up in an environment that nourished violence and hatred for himself and those around him. Buckle up, Edmund is a real nasty character, but he will tell you that himself.



Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/edmund-kemper



https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/edmund-kemper



https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201403/the-real-life-horror-tale-the-twisted-co-ed-killer%3famp



https://youtu.be/pFfc151Zkg4

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]]> Wed, 9 May 2018 14:13:57 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/edmund-kemper-the-coed-killer-chatty-cathy-iSioZipN Oh, Edmund. This guy could have been something great if he had just ignored the part of his psyche that implored him to kill and dismember young women in order to have quality time with them. With an IQ well above average and a penchant for flowery prose, he unfortunately grew up in an environment that nourished violence and hatred for himself and those around him. Buckle up, Edmund is a real nasty character, but he will tell you that himself.



Sources:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/edmund-kemper



https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/edmund-kemper



https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201403/the-real-life-horror-tale-the-twisted-co-ed-killer%3famp



https://youtu.be/pFfc151Zkg4

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]]> Edmund Kemper “The Coed Killer” & Chatty Cathy Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 01:15:07 Oh, Edmund. This guy could have been something great if he had just ignored the part of his psyche that implored him to kill and dismember young women in order to have quality time with them. With an IQ well above average and a penchant for flowery prose, he unfortunately grew up in an environment that nourished violence and hatred for himself and those around him. Buckle up, Edmund is a real nasty character, but he will tell you that himself. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/edmund-kemper https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/edmund-kemper https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201403/the-real-life-horror-tale-the-twisted-co-ed-killer%3famp https://youtu.be/pFfc151Zkg4 Oh, Edmund. This guy could have been something great if he had just ignored the part of his psyche that implored him to kill and dismember young women in order to have quality time with them. With an IQ well above average and a penchant for flowery prose, he unfortunately grew up in an environment that nourished violence and hatred for himself and those around him. Buckle up, Edmund is a real nasty character, but he will tell you that himself. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/edmund-kemper https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/edmund-kemper https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201403/the-real-life-horror-tale-the-twisted-co-ed-killer%3famp https://youtu.be/pFfc151Zkg4 exhibit c true full 2 http://morbidpodcast.blubrry.net/?p=4 Golden State Killer Alaina is an autopsy technician with a passion for science, true crime and all things creepy. Ashleigh is a hair stylist who may look glamorous on the outside, but houses spooky core.
Now that this bad Larry has been identified, it seemed like a perfect debut episode. Come take a look through the crimes and capture of Joseph James DeAngelo AKA The Golden State Killer, The East Area Rapist, The Diamond Knot Killer and The Original Nightstalker. He may have began his reign of terror way back in 1976 but he was able to continue it for four decades before pesky familial DNA was able to take him down. Isn't science great?

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

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]]> Tue, 1 May 2018 21:18:29 +0000 info@morbid-podcast.com (Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart) https://morbid-53aa329e.simplecast.com/episodes/golden-state-killer-YVzbKg7l Alaina is an autopsy technician with a passion for science, true crime and all things creepy. Ashleigh is a hair stylist who may look glamorous on the outside, but houses spooky core.
Now that this bad Larry has been identified, it seemed like a perfect debut episode. Come take a look through the crimes and capture of Joseph James DeAngelo AKA The Golden State Killer, The East Area Rapist, The Diamond Knot Killer and The Original Nightstalker. He may have began his reign of terror way back in 1976 but he was able to continue it for four decades before pesky familial DNA was able to take him down. Isn't science great?

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


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]]> Golden State Killer Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart 00:40:15 Alaina is an autopsy technician with a passion for science, true crime and all things creepy. Ashleigh is a hair stylist who may look glamorous on the outside, but houses spooky core. Now that this bad Larry has been identified, it seemed like a perfect debut episode. Come take a look through the crimes and capture of Joseph James DeAngelo AKA The Golden State Killer, The East Area Rapist, The Diamond Knot Killer and The Original Nightstalker. He may have began his reign of terror way back in 1976 but he was able to continue it for four decades before pesky familial DNA was able to take him down. Isn't science great? Alaina is an autopsy technician with a passion for science, true crime and all things creepy. Ashleigh is a hair stylist who may look glamorous on the outside, but houses spooky core. Now that this bad Larry has been identified, it seemed like a perfect debut episode. Come take a look through the crimes and capture of Joseph James DeAngelo AKA The Golden State Killer, The East Area Rapist, The Diamond Knot Killer and The Original Nightstalker. He may have began his reign of terror way back in 1976 but he was able to continue it for four decades before pesky familial DNA was able to take him down. Isn't science great? exhibit c true full 1