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Morbidology

True Crime

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...

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United Kingdom

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True Crime

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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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@morbidology

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English


Episodes
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357: Davontae Williams

4/20/2026
It was a routine morning for the 911 dispatch centre in Arlington, Texas. But then a phone call came in that shattered the peace. A mother was on the other end of the line, and she said that her nine-year-old son was unresponsive. SPONSORS: Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ Gusto: Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software for small businesses. Get three months free at: https://gusto.com/morbidology Squarespace: Squarespace is the all in one platform for building your online presence. Free trial at http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY & use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for 10% off a website or domain. Omaha Steaks: Get premium protein plus $35 off with code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://www.omahasteaks.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:45:45

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356: Lisa Marie Kimmell

4/13/2026
On the afternoon of March 25th, 1988, eighteen-year-old Lisa Marie Kimmell left Denver, Colorado, in her black Honda CRX. She was driving north through Wyoming to pick up her boyfriend in Cody. From there, they'd continue to Billings to visit a friend in the hospital. It was supposed to be a straightforward eight-hour drive. It was anything but… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:56:41

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355: The Laurel Murders

4/6/2026
In the early morning hours of 4 November, 2022, the small town of Laurel in Nebraska was asleep. Then suddenly, there was an explosion coming from a home along Elm Street. Neighbours looked out of their windows to see smoke coming from one of the homes. SPONSORS: Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ Gusto: Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software for small businesses. Get three months free at: https://gusto.com/morbidology Squarespace: Squarespace is the all in one platform for building your online presence. Free trial at http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY & use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for 10% off a website or domain. Omaha Steaks: Get premium protein plus $35 off with code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://www.omahasteaks.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:55:52

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354: The Babes in the Wood

3/30/2026
On October 9th, 1986, two nine-year-old girls vanished from a Brighton council estate after dark. Their disappearances sparked one of the longest and most complex investigations in British history - a case that would take over three decades to solve, require a change in the law itself, and prove that justice delayed doesn't always mean justice denied. SPONSORS - Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ AG1: AG1 puts your multivitamin, pre and probiotics, superfoods, and antioxidants into one scoop. Get the best offer at: http://drinkag1.com/morbidology SKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com HelloFresh: Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife on your third box at: http://hellofresh.com/morbidology10fm Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ CHIME: Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to: http://chime.com/morbidology GUSTO: Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software for small businesses. Get three months free at: https://gusto.com/morbidology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:59:17

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353: Mary Lynn Witherspoon

3/23/2026
It was a summer morning in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2003. A woman glanced out her window and saw a man standing in her backyard. He was bundling her underwear into a pillowcase. Months later, that same woman would fail to show up for work. And when police forced their way into her home, they would discover that the system meant to protect her had failed in the worst way possible. SPONSORS - Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ AG1: AG1 puts your multivitamin, pre and probiotics, superfoods, and antioxidants into one scoop. Get the best offer at: http://drinkag1.com/morbidology SKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com HelloFresh: Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife on your third box at: http://hellofresh.com/morbidology10fm Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ CHIME: Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to: http://chime.com/morbidology GUSTO: Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software for small businesses. Get three months free at: https://gusto.com/morbidology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:41:13

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352: Shannon Siders

3/16/2026
One summer night in 1989, eighteen-year-old Shannon Siders went out to party with friends in her small Michigan town. She climbed into a car with two brothers she knew and was never seen alive again. It would take 25 years, a father's dogged determination, and witnesses finally breaking their silence to reveal what really happened that night… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:55:11

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351: Jesse Valencia

3/9/2026
Ryan Kepner was lying in his bed in his apartment in the East Campus of the University of Missouri. It was some time around 3:30AM on the 5th of June, 2004, and he was trying to sleep. But then he heard some thumping noises coming from next door, followed by a man repeating: “Stop it. No.” SPONSORS - Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ AG1: AG1 puts your multivitamin, pre and probiotics, superfoods, and antioxidants into one scoop. Get the best offer at: http://drinkag1.com/morbidology SKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com HelloFresh: Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife on your third box at: http://hellofresh.com/morbidology10fm Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ CHIME: Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to: http://chime.com/morbidology GUSTO: Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software for small businesses. Get three months free at: https://gusto.com/morbidology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:45:47

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350: Leah Freeman

3/2/2026
On the night of June 28, 2000, a fifteen-year-old girl vanished while walking home through Coquille, Oregon. Her boyfriend spent hours driving through town, desperately searching for her. But while he was looking for answers, police were looking at him... SPONSORS - Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ AG1: AG1 puts your multivitamin, pre and probiotics, superfoods, and antioxidants into one scoop. Get the best offer at: http://drinkag1.com/morbidology SKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com HelloFresh: Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife on your third box at: http://hellofresh.com/morbidology10fm Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ CHIME: Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to: http://chime.com/morbidology GUSTO: Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software for small businesses. Get three months free at: https://gusto.com/morbidology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:01:04:46

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349: Sherrice Iverson

2/23/2026
Primm, Nevada was alive with neon and noise on 25 May, 1997, but inside the glittering casino, one small detail flickered across the security monitors - a little girl wandering alone. She slipped past rows of slot machines and bright carpet patterns, eventually disappearing into the women’s restroom. She never came back out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:52:12

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348: Janelle Patton

2/16/2026
Norfolk Island hadn’t had a murder in over 150 years, but that all changed one stormy afternoon in 2002. Two tourists left their accommodation after the rainstorm had cleared. They headed to Cockpit Waterfall. On the floor near the barbecue area, something unnatural caught their attention… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:43:36

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347: Lynette White

2/9/2026
It was Valentine’s Day of 1989, and a sex worker from Cardiff, Wales, vanished. Some believed she had gone into hiding, avoiding testifying a two upcoming trials that could have put her in danger. But her disappearance sparked a chain of events that saw innocent lives upended, and it would take decades before the truth finally came to light. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:53:18

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346: Roberto Caraballo

2/2/2026
Gordon DeVries was driving through his property near Grand Haven, Michigan, on the afternoon of May 8th, 2002. About fifty yards off Winans Street, something unusual caught his eye. Thin gray smoke rising through the trees. And on the ground, something dark and misshapen, still smouldering… SPONSORS - Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ AG1: AG1 puts your multivitamin, pre and probiotics, superfoods, and antioxidants into one scoop. Get the best offer at: http://drinkag1.com/morbidology SKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com HelloFresh: Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife on your third box at: http://hellofresh.com/morbidology10fm Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ CHIME: Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to: http://chime.com/morbidology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:40:15

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345: Teagan Batsone

1/26/2026
It was a quiet morning in Surrey, British Columbia, on the 10th of December, 2014. A woman living in a quiet cul-se-sac heard a knock on her front door. She opened it up to find a woman there she didn’t recognise. She stank of alcohol, and asked her to call 911. SPONSORS - Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subcriptions and reach your financial goals faster at: http://rocketmoney.com/morbidology AG1: AG1 puts your multivitamin, pre and probiotics, superfoods, and antioxidants into one scoop. Get the best offer at: http://drinkag1.com/morbidology SKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com HelloFresh: Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife on your third box at: http://hellofresh.com/morbidology10fm Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:44:22

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344: Jay Cook & Tanya Van Cuylenborg

1/19/2026
On the morning of the 18th of November, 1987, a brown Ford van pulled up to the ferry terminal in Victoria, British Columbia. Inside were two teenagers. They were heading to Seattle to pick up a furnace. It was supposed to be a simple overnight trip… SPONSORS - Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subcriptions and reach your financial goals faster at: http://rocketmoney.com/morbidology AG1: AG1 puts your multivitamin, pre and probiotics, superfoods, and antioxidants into one scoop. Get the best offer at: http://drinkag1.com/morbidology SKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com HelloFresh: Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife on your third box at: http://hellofresh.com/morbidology10fm Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:55:26

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343: Ross Shelfo

1/12/2026
In March 1943, a young mother calmly told her husband she had killed their baby. When police arrived at the small Los Angeles home, what they discovered would expose a medical crisis that 1940s medicine had no language to describe - and reveal how little anyone understood about what could happen to a woman's mind after childbirth. SPONSORS - Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subcriptions and reach your financial goals faster at: http://rocketmoney.com/morbidology AG1: AG1 puts your multivitamin, pre and probiotics, superfoods, and antioxidants into one scoop. Get the best offer at: http://drinkag1.com/morbidology SKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com HelloFresh: Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife on your third box at: http://hellofresh.com/morbidology10fm Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:34:16

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342: Jassy Correia

1/5/2026
It was just after 2AM on 23 February, 2019, when guests spilled out of Venu nightclub in Boston, Massachusetts. There was a young woman standing barefoot. She climbed into an Uber before she was pushed back out. The ride wasn’t hers. She was unaware of it at the time, but a man was watching. SPONSORS - Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subcriptions and reach your financial goals faster at: http://rocketmoney.com/morbidology Qualia Life: Qualia Magneisum Plus is the only product that combines 10 bioavailable forms of magnesium. Get 50% off with a bonus 15% using code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: http://qualialife.com/morbidology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:45:24

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Introducing: Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment

1/5/2026
Below the Surface is a true crime podcast covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. The show features both solved and unsolved cases, some of which are well known, while others have received little attention. In this special preview of episode 1, we explore the puzzling case of Kim Wall who was Best known for her articles in the Guardian, New York Times, and Vice, journalist. She disappeared in a submarine beneath the Oresund Strait after interviewing inventor, Peter Madsen, on August 10, 2017. We can only speculate what exactly happened below the surface, but upon the submarine’s resurface, Kim was missing, but Peter Masden was not. Below the Surface is hosted by Olivia McKenzie (Co host of True Crime Society). It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host of Criminology). Research and writing by Abagail Belcastro (Campus Killings) You can find Below the Surface on your favorite social media outlets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:09:53

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341: Roseann Quinn

12/29/2025
The confetti from New Year’s Eve of 1972 had been swept away and New York City was grinding back to life. People returned to their desks, their routines, their ordinary lives. But at St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf, one teacher didn’t show up… SPONSORS - Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subcriptions and reach your financial goals faster at: http://rocketmoney.com/morbidology Alma: Alma has a bult in network of over 20,000 diverse therapists & 99% of them accept insurance. Get started & book a free consoltation today at: http://helloalma.com/morbidology Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/MORBIDOLOGY Gusto: Gusto is an online payroll and benefts software built for small businesses. Get three months free at: http://gusto.com/morbidology Air Doctor: Get noticeably cleaner & healthier air with up to $300 off with promo code “MORBIDOLOGY” at: https://airdoctorpro.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:42:54

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340: Jo Pearson & Teohna Grant

12/22/2025
On Christmas Day 2024, families across Britain gathered in homes decorated with twinkling lights and wreaths, settling in for an evening of festive films and leftover turkey. Along Santa Cruz Avenue in Bletchley, the sounds of celebration drifted through thin walls. But just after 5PM, those sounds were shattered by something else entirely. Screaming pierced through the cheerful facade. Then a woman emerged on a balcony. She was covered in blood as she screamed: “I can’t breathe!” SPONSORS - Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subcriptions and reach your financial goals faster at: http://rocketmoney.com/morbidology Alma: Alma has a bult in network of over 20,000 diverse therapists & 99% of them accept insurance. Get started & book a free consoltation today at: http://helloalma.com/morbidology Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/MORBIDOLOGY Gusto: Gusto is an online payroll and benefts software built for small businesses. Get three months free at: http://gusto.com/morbidology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:36:58

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339: Ashley Pond & Miranda Gaddis

12/15/2025
The community of Oregon City came together early in 2002 to search for a missing girl. Everybody had their own theory; some believed she ran away. But then three months later, another girl from the same apartment complex disappeared. Somewhere among them lived a predator… SPONSORS - Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subcriptions and reach your financial goals faster at: http://rocketmoney.com/morbidology Alma: Alma has a bult in network of over 20,000 diverse therapists & 99% of them accept insurance. Get started & book a free consoltation today at: http://helloalma.com/morbidology Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/MORBIDOLOGY Gusto: Gusto is an online payroll and benefts software built for small businesses. Get three months free at: http://gusto.com/morbidology Avocado Green Mattress: Check out their mattress and bedding sale today at: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/ 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.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Duration:00:53:26