Morbidology

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 to download June’s Journey for free on iOS and Android! 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 - 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.

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 take control of your oral health. Get 20% off plus a free travel case and countertop stand at: https://getquip.com/morbidology 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.

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. You can find Killer Communications at their website; KillerCommunicationsPodcast.com Or on social media; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KillerCommunicationsPodcast X: https://x.com/KillercPod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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 and in SKIMS stores, available in sizes from XXS to 4X. 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/ SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-286-katie-rackliff 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.

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 and in SKIMS stores, available in sizes from XXS to 4X. 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.com/morbidology Lumen: Take the next step to improving your health. Get 20% off your Lumen at: https://lumen.me/morbidology 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! SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-296-matthew-cecchi/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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 labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK! SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-295-brianna-kupfer/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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 free shipping with the code MORBIDOLOGY at: https://nutrafol.com/ 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 take control of your oral health. Get 20% off plus a free travel case and countertop stand at: https://getquip.com/morbidology 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/ SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-294-the-mandan-massacre/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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 25% off your first month with the code "morbidology" at: https://www.ringtree.io/ Acorns Early: Teach children about savings and budging with the money app and debit card for kids. To get started, download the app or visit the website and get your first month on us: https://acornsearly.com/morbidology 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.com/morbidology SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-293-the-urdanivia-children/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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.com/morbidology Alpha Progression: If you’re serious about building muscle, download Alpha Progression. Get 20% off your first payment at: https://alphaprogression.com/morbidology 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 labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK! SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-292-kendrick-lee/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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 edge of your seat? It’s time to download June’s Journey for free on iOS and Android! 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/ SmartLabels: Get organized this New Year with SmartLabels. Purchase their QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK! Alpha Progression: If you’re serious about building muscle, download Alpha Progression. Get 20% off your first payment at: https://alphaprogression.com/morbidology SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-291-dorothy-mayfield/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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 could imagine. SPONSORS - SmartLabels: Prepare for the New Year ahead with SmartLabels. Purchase their QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK! 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 take control of your oral health. Get 20% off plus a free travel case and countertop stand at: https://getquip.com/morbidology SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-290-jason-foreman/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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 - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-289-the-kologi-massacre/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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 QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK! SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-288-the-tiede-cabin-murders/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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 ahead with SmartLabels. Purchase their QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK! Reason.fm: Reason.fm helps you track podcast charts and stay ahead. See the top 100 Apple and Spotify rankings and track daily changes in the charts and category trends -for free. Save time and discover what’s hot now. SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-287-maire-rankin 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.

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” at: https://oneskin.co/ 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! SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-286-katie-rackliff PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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, plunging them into a million-dollar cocaine and cash heist, a tangled web of lies, and ultimately – murder. The trail led investigators right to Hollywood's doorstep, linking former golden boy producer Robert Evans to the case and dredging up Radin's own troubled past. But the case turned ice cold. It would take more than five years of dogged pursuit by the L.A. Sheriff’s Department detectives, a secret undercover witness, and another murder almost 3,000 miles from Hollywood – to unlock the truth. This is the story of a doomed Hollywood partnership, a grisly murder and the search that stretched across the country for a killer – or killers. From Wondery, and the team behind the hit series Hollywood & Crime: The Dating Game Killer, The Wonderland Murders, Death of Starlet, and the Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley comes a six part series that dives into the dark side of Hollywood through a shocking murder – fueled by ruthless ambition and desperate dreams. Co-hosted by Tracy Pattin and Josh Lucas. Listen to Hollywood & Crime: The Cotton Club Murder: http://wondery.fm/TCCM_M Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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 free shipping with the code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://manscaped.com/ 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! SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-285-john-and-pam-edwards PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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 free shipping with the code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://manscaped.com/ SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-283-theodore-canatis PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Kurt Arnim was on his usual morning walk in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas. It was about 8:30AM when he noticed a figure in the distance moving erratically. He ran in the direction of Kurt and exclaimed that there was a car crash and what appeared to be a dead woman… SPONSORS - Wild: Wild is a natural deoderant that actually works and smells amazing. Go wild today with 20% off your first order with code "MORBIDOLOGY20" or by clicking this link: https://www.wearewild.com/us/?discount=MORBIDOLOGY20 SmartLabels: Conjure a little order this Halloween with SmartLabels. Purchase their QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK! SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-279-zoe-hastings PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Few things are more devastating than a loved one going missing. On The Vanished podcast from Wondery, host Marissa Jones tells stories of missing persons that have gone overlooked by mainstream media. In a recent episode, Marissa looks into the disappearance of James Foster Chance. The 48-year-old man from Texas went missing in March of 2021. Devastated and without any leads, James’ family began searching for him. But in their search they began uncovering clues that James was not the man...