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Morbidology

Morbidology is an award-winning weekly true crime podcast that goes beyond the headlines. Created and hosted by true crime author Emily G. Thompson, each episode weaves investigative research with occastional primary audio to reconstruct some of the world"s most disturbing murders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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298: Sharon Lopatka

Morbidology ·

2025/03/03

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/morbidologyQuip: It’s time to take

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10:37

Introducing Killer Communications

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2025/03/03

Introducing Killer CommunicationsA Preview of Episode 1: Dale WilliamsIn 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.You

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297: Charlie Howard

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2025/02/24

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: The Fits Everybody collection lives up to the name—you’ll wonder why you waited so long! Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com

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296: Matthew Cecchi

Morbidology ·

2025/02/17

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.com

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295: Brianna Kupfer

Morbidology ·

2025/02/10

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 QR code

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55:49

294: The Mandan Massacre

Morbidology ·

2025/02/03

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 and

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293: The Urdanivia Children

Morbidology ·

2025/01/27

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. Get

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292: Kendrick Lee

Morbidology ·

2025/01/20

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:

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291: Dorothy Mayfield

Morbidology ·

2025/01/13

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 the

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290: Jason Foreman

Morbidology ·

2025/01/06

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

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50:47

289: The Kologi Massacre

Morbidology ·

2024/12/30

On New Year’s Eve 2017, the neighbourhood of Wall Street in Long Branch, New Jersey, was abuzz with the sound of fireworks as families gathered to ring in the New Year. But just about 15 minutes before midnight, another sound echoed in the neighbourhood. It was the sound of gunshots, and it was coming from one of the homes…SPONSORS -SmartLabels: Prepare for the New Year ahead with SmartLabels. Purchase their QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK!SHOW NOTES -

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48:42

288: The Tiede Cabin Murders

Morbidology ·

2024/12/23

In December 1990, families across Utah were busy preparing for Christmas, wrapping presents and decorating their homes. Among them was the Tiede family, who had retreated to their secluded cabin in Oakley to celebrate the holidays. After a day of last-minute shopping, they returned to their cabin, unaware that a nightmare awaited them. What should have been a time of joy quickly turned into a harrowing fight for survival.SPONSORS -SmartLabels: Get prepared for fall with SmartLabels. Purchase their

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287: Maire Rankin

Morbidology ·

2024/12/16

As families across the world were gathering for Christmas morning in 2008, a concerned son-in-law in Newry, Northern Ireland, was trying to reach his elderly mother-in-law. She hadn’t been answering her phone, and worry had set in. Deciding to check on her in person, he made his way to her home on Dublin Road. But when he stepped into her quiet house, he was met with a sight so horrific it would haunt him—and the close-knit community—for years to come.SPONSORS - SmartLabels: Prepare for the New Year

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286: Katie Rackliff

Morbidology ·

2024/12/09

When detectives discovered the body of a teenage girl killed in a disturbingly brutal manner in Farnborough, England, every instinct pointed them toward a male perpetrator. After the case went cold, there was a twist that defied every expectation…SPONSORS - SmartLabels: Get prepared for fall with SmartLabels. Purchase their QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK!OneSkin: OneSkin tackles the root causes of aging at the cellular level. Get 15% off with the code “MORBIDOLOGY”

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Listen Now - Hollywood & Crime: The Cotton Club Murder

Morbidology ·

2024/12/03

On June 10th, 1983, the decomposing body of a well-dressed man was found in a desolate canyon near Los Angeles. John Doe #94 would soon be identified as missing variety show producer Roy Radin. He'd last been seen after meeting with a mysterious woman in a gold dress. Her name was Lanie Jacobs. Jacobs and Radin were obsessed with becoming Hollywood movie producers. And when their paths collided, it led them to a tantalizing film deal promising fame and fortune. But then, a twisted script unfolded,

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58:02

285: John & Pam Edwards

Morbidology ·

2024/12/02

John and Pam Edwards were camping in Ocala National Forest, Florida, in February of 1994 when they were befriended by two men who identified themselves as brothers. They seemed friendly enough, but the siblings would soon learn they had ulterior motives…SPONSORS -SmartLabels: Get prepared for fall with SmartLabels. Purchase their QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK!Manscaped: This holiday season, gift him a grooming upgrade he'll actually be excited about. Get 20% off and

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284: Masa Vukotic

Morbidology ·

2024/11/25

After a teenage girl was found bleeding to death in a park in Melbourne, Australia, detectives launched an urgent search for a man seen fleeing the scene. The brutal attack shocked the community, but as investigators scrambled for leads, the city was hit by a series of violent crimes one by one…SPONSORS -SmartLabels: Get prepared for fall with SmartLabels. Purchase their QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK!Tile: Family-proof your life with Life360’s Tile Trackers. Get 15% off

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283: Theodore Canatis

Morbidology ·

2024/11/18

One night in 1977, police were asked to conduct a welfare check on a man in Midwest City, Oklahoma, who hadn’t been seen in a few days. When they gained access to his apartment, the officers stepped into the middle of what was likened to a slaughterhouse….SPONSORS -SmartLabels: Get prepared for fall with SmartLabels. Purchase their QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK!Manscaped: This holiday season, gift him a grooming upgrade he'll actually be excited about. Get 20% off and

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282: Isabel Celis

Morbidology ·

2024/11/11

Sergio Celis went to wake his six-year-old daughter on the morning of the 20th of April, 2012. Isabel had a softball game that morning, but when Sergio entered her room, she was gone. Fear engulfed him as he glanced towards the window, and saw it ajar with the screen bent.SPONSORS -SmartLabels: Get prepared for fall with SmartLabels. Purchase their QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK!June’s Journey: Do you love a good mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat? It’s time

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281: The McElhill Family

Morbidology ·

2024/11/04

Residents of Lemmy Crescent in Omagh, Northern Ireland, were awoken in the early morning one winter night in November 2007. Their peace was shattered by deafening screams coming from somewhere nearby. As they looked out of their windows, an orange glow illuminated the darkness.SHOW NOTES - https://www.morbidology-the-podcast-281-the-mcelhillsPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidologySPONSORS -June’s Journey: Do you love a good mystery that keeps you on the

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