Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s book club it up! Join us as we dive into “Midnight in Chernobyl” by Adam Higginbotham. Here we will be discussing our thoughts and feelings about the book, author, case, and the HBO miniseries “Chernobyl”. We have already posted a three part series covering the Chernobyl disaster, so if you haven't yet, go check that out! If you read the book along with us, it isn't necessary to listen to the case episodes first but we would appreciate it anyways. Make sure to...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s talk about.. the world’s largest nuclear disaster! In the third and final part of our Chernobyl series, we will be wrapping up what transpired years after the disaster and what the area is like today. Join us as we get into the investigation, trial, and conviction of those that were held responsible for the nuclear reactor explosion. We will also discuss how the hazardous site was finally contained from the rest of the world, a new terrifying discovery within ...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s talk about.. the world’s largest nuclear disaster! In Part 2 of our 3 Part series on the Chernobyl disaster we will be discussing the immediate after effects of the deadly 1986 explosion. Join us as we deep dive into the efforts taken to not only clean up the highly radioactive debris from the accident site but also the steps that were taken to keep it a secret from the rest of the world. Not only were the dangerous levels of radiation threatening all of those...
Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 52 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes some true crime news updates, a serial killer identified after perishing in a plane crash, a Texas teen that used fire as a means of murder, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Facebook: M...
Sep 09, 2021•39 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about.. the world's largest nuclear disaster! We are definitely stepping into new territory with this one, as we dive into the unsettling case of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. Get ready for science class as this episode will be all about radiation, nuclear power, and what series of events lead up to the explosion on April 26, 1986, in Reactor Number Four. We tried to make it a bit more entertaining than your high school physics class so don’...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes a true crime news update, a subway stabbing spree, mistaken and mishandled remains, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Facebook: Murder & Merlot Podcast Instagram: @murdermerlotpodcas...
Aug 12, 2021•31 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s book club it up! Join us as we dive into “Small Sacrifices” by Ann Rule. Here we will be discussing our thoughts and feelings about the book, author, and case. We have already posted a two part series about the case of Diane Downs, the murderous mother, that was inspired by the book. If you haven't yet, go check them out! If you read the book along with us, it isn't necessary to listen to the case episodes first but we would appreciate it anyways. Make sure to...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! In this episode we wrap up the case of child-murderer Diane Downs, as we discuss her arrest, trial, and conviction. With a focus on the trial, we will find out how one of Diane’s surviving victims, her own nine year old daughter, became the star witness that helped put her behind bars. With additional evidence, we are now also able to paint a more clear picture of what actually happened on the night of May 19, 1983 on Old Mohawk Road. Unfort...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 23 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes a couple of true crime news updates, a reckless Redneck Rave, the mysterious death of a billionaire tech guru, and a bizarre article that will drive you nuts. Stick around to the very end to find out what book we will be covering for our next series! Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mou...
Jul 01, 2021•42 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! For our next series we'll be diving into the horrendous and aggravating case of Diane Downs. In this episode we sift through the garbage that is Diane’s story of how her three children and herself were attacked by an apparent “shaggy-hair gunman”. Her story, like garbage, stinks, and the police are not buying it. In this series we will discuss how the night of May 19, 1983 unfolded and try to answer the many questions that surround this case...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode is an important one. Like the rest of Canada, and the world, we were deeply saddened to hear of the discovered remains of 215 children found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. We discuss the details of the developing case, what took place in residential schools, and provide resources for those looking for support or more information (see links below). We also give an update in t...
Jun 03, 2021•42 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes a mummified cult leader, a porn star poisoner, and a bizarre story at the end to lighten the mood.. Well to be honest, all of the stories this week are pretty light and pretty bizarre. You will definitely want to tune in and find out all of the details! Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The ...
May 20, 2021•38 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s book club it up! Join us as we dive into “Helter Skelter: The True Story of The Manson Murders” by Vincent Bugliosi & Curt Gentry. Here we will be discussing our thoughts and feelings about the book, author, and case. We have already posted a four part series about The Manson Family Murders that was inspired by the book, so if you haven't yet, go check it out! If you read the book along with us, it isn't necessary to listen to the case episodes first but w...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes a Murder & Merlot update, some true crime news updates, vampire facials, attacks on ambulance workers, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood.. Well that last part is questionable but the story is certainly bizarre! Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email...
Apr 29, 2021•23 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, the conclusion to The Manson Family Murders is finally here! We never thought we would have a four part series but if there was ever a case to do so, this would be the one! Terra fell deep into the rabbit hole and dug up all kinds of conspiracy theories and possible connected attempted and unsolved murders. We also wrap up the other trials relating to the The Family and we find out where everyone is now, over fifty years after the crimes took place. Join us as we di...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 24 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes a true crime news update, a bizarre murder involving eyedrops and later a helicopter, a missing child story with a happy ending, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Facebook: Murder & ...
Apr 15, 2021•24 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! In Part 3 of The Manson Family Murders, we are going to trial! We will discuss all of the puzzle pieces that prosecuting attorney, Vincent Bugliosi, had put together in order to establish the motive behind the gruesome Tate-LaBianca murders and to prove that the co-defendants were guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Those being tried for conspiracy to commit murder and murder in the first degree included: Charles Manson, Susan Atkins, Patricia...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 26 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes some true crime news updates, the death of the notorious Amityville Horror killer (our first listener requested story), the Atlanta Spa Shootings, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Faceb...
Mar 25, 2021•30 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! Here we go! Part 2 of the bizarre and intricate story of The Manson Family Murders! In this episode we start connecting the murders with those that were responsible for them, including the man that orchestrated it all: Charles Manson. It all started to unravel when two young women were found by police trying to escape the hippie cult they had been living with, out in the desert. They were able to point detectives in the right direction by gi...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes a virtual court hearing win, the release of a convicted sex-offender, the strangulation of a strangler, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Facebook: Murder & Merlot Podcast Instagram:...
Mar 11, 2021•38 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! For the one year anniversary of Murder & Merlot, we are celebrating by telling the story that started our passion for true crime: The Manson Family Murders! In this episode we set the scene with the horrific murders that took place in Los Angeles during the summer of 1969. The first night of slaughter claimed the lives of five victims, including movie actress, Sharon Tate, who was eight months pregnant. The following night, two more live...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 19 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes some true crime updates, an at-home surgery, a sanitation worker rescuing a kidnapped child, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Facebook: Murder & Merlot Podcast Instagram: @murdermer...
Feb 25, 2021•30 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s book club it up! Join us as we dive into two books, based on the Dennis Rader case: "A Serial Killer's Daughter" by Kerri Rawson & "Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer" by Katherine Ramsland. Here we will be discussing our thoughts and feelings about the books, authors, and case. We have already posted our two part series on the BTK Killer (episodes 42 & 43), so if you haven't yet, go check them out! If you r...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes some true crime updates, Marilyn Manson’s abuse allegations, a possible explanation for the Dyatlov Pass incident, and a couple of bizarre articles at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Facebook: Murder & Mer...
Feb 11, 2021•44 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! In this episode we wrap up the case of serial killer Dennis Rader, also known as The BTK Killer. After six murders, Dennis Rader still had “Factor-X” burning inside of him. He went on to kill three more victims, but he couldn’t stop there. The thought of anyone else getting credit for his ‘work’ drove him to play cat and mouse games with the police in order to taunt them and to continue to instill fear in the community as the BTK Killer was ...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! In this episode we start the deep dive into the murderous monster that is Dennis Rader, also known as The BTK Killer. Dennis Rader was a master at compartmentalizing. It is hard to believe that one person can be such a loving and caring family man on the outside, but on the inside, have the desire and the ability to bind, torture, and kill 10 innocent victims. Everyone in the community knew him as a father, husband, church leader, cub scout ...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 8 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! This episode includes a story of a stolen dog, a female federal execution, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News! Email: murderandmerlot@gmail.com Facebook: Murder & Merlot Podcast Instagram: @murdermerlotpodcast Twitter: @murderandmerlo1 Che...
Jan 21, 2021•30 min
We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News! With so much chaos and negativity going on in our crazy world right now, we start our episode off by highlighting some good things that happened in the true crime world in 2020. From there we jump right back into the madness by discussing some recent news stories, including The Nashville Christmas Day Bombing, The Worlds Deadliest Serial Killer being released, and a couple of bizarre articles at the end to...
Jan 14, 2021•44 min
Grab your glass and cheers to the New Year! Join us as we review 2020: the year Murder & Merlot was born! We discuss our favourite books and cases, what the podcasting journey has been like for us, and what we hope to accomplish in 2021. You also won't want to miss the blooper reel we put together so make sure you stick around to the very end! As always, check out our socials and add to the conversation. We love listener feedback and responses so feel free to answer our questions as well! Em...
Jan 07, 2021•59 min
We are putting down our books and picking up some wrapping paper, because this is a special Mourning News! With so much happening in the true crime world we decided to do one last episode for 2020! Consider it our gift to you this holiday season. This episode includes an update in the case of the Red Deer doctor murder, a brutal attack in Colorado relating to a Manson Family victim, and the big news regarding the Zodiac Killer. Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also ...
Dec 23, 2020•22 min
