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Morbidology

Morbidologywww.spreaker.com
Morbidology is an award-winning weekly true crime podcast created and hosted by true crime author, Emily G. Thompson. Using investigative research combined with primary audio including 911 calls, interviews and trial testimony, Morbidology takes an in-depth look at some of the world's most heinous murders.

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Episodes

312: The Zhou Family

Brooklyn’s Sunset Park is a tight-knit neighbourhood, where families share meals, traditions, and the quiet rhythm of daily life. But on one October night in 2013, that quiet was shattered—when blood-curdling screams echoed down 57th Street, piercing the stillness and drawing neighbours to their windows. SPONSORS - Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand. Get $10 off with promo code “MORBIDOLOGY” at: https://nutrafol.com/ FUM: Head to https://www.tryfum.c...

Jun 09, 202533 min

Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

The Jordan Harbinger Show is an award winning interview podcast with intriguing guests, especially for us True Crime enthusiasts. I've been a dedicated listener for years and hope you enjoy it too.

Jun 09, 20253 min

311: Francine Hughes

In 1977, the small town of Dansville, Michigan, was shattered by a fire that killed a man in his sleep. But this wasn’t just another tragic house fire. What unfolded was a story of fear, survival, and justice in a system that offered none. And at the centre of it all was a woman named Francine Hughes. SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-podcast/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

Jun 02, 202545 min

Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

The Jordan Harbinger Show is an award winning interview podcast with intriguing guests, especially for us True Crime enthusiasts. I've been a dedicated listener for years and hope you enjoy it too.

Jun 02, 20253 min

310: Quinton Simon

In the quiet suburbs of Savannah, Georgia, 20-month-old Quinton Simon was reported missing from his crib in October 2022. His mother said he vanished without a trace. But as investigators dug deeper, it became clear - something wasn’t adding up. SPONSORS - Salt River Therapy: Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? At Salt River Therapy, their therapists provide you with a safe, affirming space to heal and grow. Schedule a free consultation: https://saltrivertherapy.com/ SHOW NOTES - h...

May 26, 202550 min

Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

The Jordan Harbinger Show is an award winning interview podcast with intriguing guests, especially for us True Crime enthusiasts. I've been a dedicated listener for years and hope you enjoy it too.

May 26, 20253 min

309: BIll & Opal Arnold

In 1958, Omaha, Nebraska, was a city of quiet neighbourhoods and steady lives. But behind one front door, a teenager harboured a secret so dark it would shatter his family—and stun the entire community. What no one knew was that the story was far from over. SPONSORS - Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand. Get $10 off with promo code “MORBIDOLOGY” at: https://nutrafol.com/ Salt River Therapy: Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? At Salt Riv...

May 19, 202550 min

308: Benjamin Cervera

On the morning of August 17, 2021, the emergency room at Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, was bustling with the usual chaos of a busy hospital. Nurses rushed between patients, doctors consulted charts, and worried parents lingered by their children’s bedsides. Then, the doors burst open. A little boy was rushed inside—his body frail, his skin bruised, his breath shallow. He was barely clinging to life… SPONSORS - FUM: Head to https://www.tryfum.com/ MORBIDOLOGY and use promo ...

May 12, 202548 min

307: Russell Hill & Carol Clay

The Wonnangatta Valley is as beautiful as it is remote, a vast expanse of wilderness nestled deep in Victoria’s High Country. It’s the kind of place where people go to disappear—sometimes by choice, sometimes not. When experienced campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay vanished without a trace in March 2020, their disappearance left behind more questions than answers. SPONSORS - Lumo: If bloating is something you deal with—afer meals, while traveling, or even just out of nowhere—Debloat by Lumo can...

May 05, 20251 hr 2 min

306: The Kasten Family

At the St. Charles County 911 dispatch centre, the holiday season had brought an unusually calm night on one of the final days of 2018. But just before midnight, that all changed. A frantic and desperate call came through. Screaming, loud pops in the background and then a single chilling phrase – “he has a gun.” Sponsors - Nutrafol: This Mother’s Day, consider Nutrafol – the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use promo code “MORBIDOLOGYGIFT” at: http://nutrafol.com/ Acorns Early: Teach childre...

Apr 28, 202551 min

305: Terry Neely

When firefighters responded to a blaze behind a Phoenix church in August 2009, they expected a routine call. But as the flames died down, they uncovered something far more disturbing—a discovery that would lead detectives into a gruesome and deeply unsettling murder case. SPONSORS - Nutrafol: This Mother’s Day, consider Nutrafol - the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use promo code "MORBIDOLOGYGIFT" at: http://nutrafol.com/ SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-podcast/ PATREON - ...

Apr 21, 202535 min

Introducing: Suave

The Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast returns for its second season! Seven years after his release from prison, former juvenile lifer Luis "Suave" Gonzalez seems to be thriving. His career has taken off, he’s in a committed relationship and he’s received public recognition after telling his story on the podcast. Suave always thought once he was out of prison and found stability in his new life, he would finally feel truly free. But freedom, it turns out, is more complicated than it seems. "Suave" i...

Apr 17, 20254 min

304: Monika Beerle

The East Village in the late 1980s was a world of its own—gritty, chaotic, and teeming with eccentric characters. Among them was Daniel Rakowitz, a self-proclaimed prophet who roamed the streets with his pet rooster, spouting bizarre religious doctrines. Most dismissed him as just another neighborhood oddball. But behind his rambling sermons and vacant stare lurked something far more sinister. When his friends and acquaintances began hearing whispers of a horrific crime—one so grotesque it seeme...

Apr 14, 202550 min

303: Jeffrey Baldwin

When emergency responders arrived at a home in Toronto on a cold November morning in 2002, they found a little boy lying lifeless on the floor. At first glance, it seemed like he had simply stopped breathing. But as investigators took a closer look, a horrifying truth emerged—one that would expose shocking failures in the child welfare system and leave the city reeling. SPONSORS - Nutrafol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten d...

Apr 07, 202554 min

Introducing: The Crime Scene Weekly

Introducing a new podcast for the true crime-obsessed: "The Crime Scene Weekly," from our friends at ABC Audio. Every Wednesday, "The Crime Scene Weekly" brings you the latest in true crime. ABC News correspondent Brad Mielke sits down with the journalists covering the cases who have direct access to survivors, investigators and families searching for answers. And they’re bringing their insights right to you. In this episode, the question of who killed Tupac Shakur has been a mystery for nearly ...

Apr 03, 202529 min

302: Meghan Elliott

In the early morning hours of 29 September, 2021, Michael Elliot had just drifted off to sleep. However, he was awoken by a strange sound coming from somewhere in his home. It appeared that somebody was on the phone, and they sounded scared…. SPONSORS - SKIMS: Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/ #skimspartner Salt River Therapy: Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? At Salt River Therapy, their therapists provide you with a safe, affirming space to heal ...

Mar 31, 202540 min

301: Jeanine Grinsell & Laurie McKenna

In the 1980s, Carolands Mansion sat abandoned in the hills of Hillsborough, California. Once a grand estate commissioned by the heiress to the Pullman railway fortune, it had since become a haunted house of sorts. But in 1985, something inside its decaying walls proved that monsters are all too real. SPONSORS - Nutrafol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping with the c...

Mar 24, 202544 min

Presenting: KILLER MINDS

Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to uncover what drives people to kill. From the calculated minds of serial killers lik...

Mar 20, 202510 min

300: Robert Holohan

On the evening of 4 January, 2005, the quiet townload of Ballyedmond in Midleton, Ireland, was thrown into turmoil. An 11-year-old boy had vanished and his BMX was found against a bush not too far from his home… SPONSORS - Nutrafol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping with the code MORBIDOLOGY at: https://nutrafol.com/ Acorns Early: Teach children about savings and b...

Mar 17, 202549 min

299: Cody Posey

Sam Donaldson returned to his Hondo, New Mexico, ranch after a Fourth of July weekend away with his wife, expecting the usual buzz of ranch life. Instead, an unsettling silence greeted him. As he neared the ranch house, a foul, metallic stench hung heavy in the air—a smell he instantly recognized as blood. SPONSORS - SKIMS: Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/ #skimspartner June’s Journey: Do you love a good mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat? It’s time ...

Mar 10, 202552 min

298: Sharon Lopatka

Sharon Lopatka’s husband didn’t think anything of it when she told him she was travelling out of state to visit friends. However, everything changed when he found what appeared to be a suicide note she had penned. When detectives got involved, their investigation would send them to the dark underbelly of the then-burgeoning internet. SPONSORS - BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try with 10% off and be on your way to being your best self at: https://betterhelp.com/morbidology Quip: It’s time to t...

Mar 03, 202540 min

Introducing Killer Communications

Introducing Killer Communications A Preview of Episode 1: Dale Williams In the small town of Nucla, Colorado, autobody shop Dale Williams took a call at his shop in 1999 for a stranded vehicle. He left in his truck and was never heard from again. What happened to Dale? And would he ever be found? We unpack this long-cold case and look at brand new evidence. We hope you enjoyed this special preview. The full and complete episode is available to listen to now on your favorite podcast player or app...

Mar 03, 202511 min

297: Charlie Howard

Charlie Howard just wanted to live openly and authentically. But one fateful night in 1984, as he walked arm in arm with his boyfriend across a bridge in Bangor, Maine, a group of teenagers began hurling homophobic slurs. What followed would leave a scar on the community, spark outrage, and forever change how Maine confronted hate and intolerance. SPONSORS - SKIMS: Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/ #skimspartner Nutrafol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutraf...

Feb 24, 202542 min

296: Matthew Cecchi

Bill Kasilo was in his van listening to the radio in the campsite at Oceanside Harbour, California, on the night of 14 November, 1998. It was a quiet night, but that stillness was shattered by a deafening scream. Bill followed the source of the sound to the nearby public restroom. What he encountered was a scene straight out of a horror movie…. SPONSORS - SKIMS - The Fits Everybody collection lives up to the name—you’ll wonder why you waited so long! Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS...

Feb 17, 202558 min

295: Brianna Kupfer

After the body of a young woman was found inside a furniture store in Los Angeles, California, detectives began in their investigation. On the counter beside the till, they came across an audio recording device. It had captured the entire murder in chilling audio. SPONSORS - June’s Journey: Do you love a good mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat? It’s time to download June’s Journey for free on iOS and Android! SmartLabels: Get organized this New Year with SmartLabels. Purchase their ...

Feb 10, 202549 min

294: The Mandan Massacre

Justin Brockheim pulled up outside the RJR Maintenance and Management in Mandan, North Dakota, just before 7:30AM on the 1st of April, 2012, to begin his shift. He stepped into the building, anticipating to see his boss already at work – he was normally the first one there. But this morning would be anything other than ordinary. SPONSORS - Nutrafol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription...

Feb 03, 202556 min

293: The Urdanivia Children

One October afternoon in 1959, an apartment building owner in Allentown, Pennsylvania, noticed the unsettling smell of gas seeping into the hallways. As he traced it to one unit, he had no idea the heartbreaking discovery awaiting him inside… SPONSORS - Manscaped: For Valentine's Day, gift him a grooming upgrade he’ll actually be excited about. Get 20% off and free shipping with the code “MORBIDOLOGY” at: https://manscaped.com/ Ring Tree: Ring Tree makes it super easy to get a pro business phone...

Jan 27, 202543 min

292: Kendrick Lee

In October 2021, police were dispatched to a home in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. They had received a call from a teenage boy who reported he and his two younger brothers had been abandoned by their mother. The officers expected to find children left to fend for themselves, but when they entered the apartment, the reality was far worse… SPONSORS: Hungry Root: Eat healthier with Hungry Root. Get 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box with code "morbidology" at: https://hungryroot....

Jan 20, 202545 min

291: Dorothy Mayfield

Just after midnight on September 13, 1990, a security company in Lexington, South Carolina, received an alarm alert from 5037 Sunset Boulevard. Attempts to contact the home’s occupants failed, prompting police to investigate. What they found inside was a horrifying scene that would haunt the town for years. In a place built on tradition and close ties, the crime raised profound questions of justice, family, and forgiveness. SPONSORS: June’s Journey: Do you love a good mystery that keeps you on t...

Jan 13, 202545 min

290: Jason Foreman

It was a peaceful day on Shaeffer Street, where the quiet hum of daily life filled the air in this close-knit, working-class neighborhood of Peace Dale, Rhode Island. Families chatted on porches, children played outside, and everyone went about their routines—until the unsettling news broke. Young Jason Foreman was missing. Neighbors quickly set aside their tasks, joining together to search the streets, comb nearby parks, and hold onto hope. Little did they know, the answers lay closer than they...

Jan 06, 202547 min
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