Morgue Rats

In this episode, our death story talks about Satanic Panic and how innocent people got swept up in the hysteria, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker’s wife walked in on the aftermath of a satanic ritual—or so it seemed. Sources: Satanic panic - Wikipedia West Memphis Three | Background & Trial | Britannica https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Remembers https://famou...

In this episode we discuss death caused by surgery, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker underwent a surgical procedure that became a family joke. Sources: They were killed by the pursuit of beauty: 5 celebrities who died due to plastic surgery. Photo eng.obozrevatel.com https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8889848/#:~:text=Background,for%207.7%20%25%20of%20all%20dea...

Warning: Some graphic content. In this episode, we reminisce about living and working in a funeral home, and our funeral home story tells of what it’s like when a family of undertakers has to take care of a family member after they die.

WARNING—Graphic content and very rude humor. In this episode, our death story is about a truly horrible man who liked a little something extra with his stir fry, and our funeral home story is about rice—but not really. Sources: Issei Sagawa | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Issei Sagawa - Wikipedia Issei Sagawa Dead: Why Notorious Cannibal Killer Never Saw Jail

In this episode, our death story will focus on a serial killer with a strange fetish, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker got a new pair of shoes. Sources: https://thatoregonlife.com/2022/10/jerry-brudos/ https://murderpedia.org/male. B/b/brudos-jerome.htm

In this episode, our death story talks about fashion trends that turned deadly, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker almost ruined a dead woman’s signature look. Sources: https://www.geriwalton.com/death-by-corset-and-tight-lacings-in-the-1800s/ https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150624-when-fashion-kills https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/9-times-people-literally-die...

Sorry! We’ve had to postpone this week’s episode!

In this episode, our death story talks about people who just couldn’t wait for their inheritance, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker had to deal with as sneaky lawyer and a greedy family. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male. B/b/bentler-shawn.htm https://nypost.com/2022/10/26/nyc-man-sentenced-for-brutal-murder-of-mom-over-inheritance/ https://www.oxygen.com/fatal-family...

In this episode, our death story will focus on family get-togethers that turned deadly, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker witnessed a family feud come to an ugly head at a funeral. Sources: https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/tyler-man-sentenced-to-45-years-killing-man-injuring-another-at-family-party/501-e247fa24-f155-4232-b533-a717834387c3 https://www.wlox.com/story...

We sat down for a chat with our dad and brother (both undertakers), but only after they were good and wasted. Hey, we’re on vacation—work hard, play hard! We hope you enjoy this hilarious, if not a little sloppy, episode.

In this episode, our death story focuses on deadly premonitions that became reality, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker had an overwhelming feeling someone was trying to contact him from beyond the grave. Sources: https://historycollection.com/10-premonitions-of-doom-and-from-history-that-actually-came-true/ https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/world-trade-center-bombi...

In this episode, our death story will focus on killers who fooled everyone into thinking they were nice people, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker’s wife had to officiate at a funeral for a person she did not know. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male. A/a/angelo-richard.htm https://www.thoughtco.com/profile-of-serial-killer-richard-angelo-973130#:~:text=Background%20and%...

In this episode we discuss home improvement projects that caused injury, death, and even a murder, and our funeral home story tells of the time a DIY project turned out to be the ultimate expression of love. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/david-tronnes-shanti-cooper-murder-case-orlando-zombie-house-flipping-48-hours/ https://clearsurance.com/blog/home-improvement-injuries https://www.wa...

In this episode, we will discuss what is possibly the worst way to die, and it’s called scaphism. Our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker’s assistant messed with the wrong person. Sources: https://talesoftimesforgotten.com/2020/05/23/was-scaphism-a-real-thing/ https://www.antarcticajournal.com/scaphism-most-horrifying-ancient-torture-technique/

In this episode, we discuss people who went to their graves while still alive, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker responded to a “false alarm.” Sources: https://www.blogarama.com/arts-and-entertainment-blogs/323881-odditiesbizarrecom-blog/31382086-angelo-hays-man-who-survived-after-being-buried-alive-for-days https://www.weirdworldwire.com/angelo-hayes-buried-alive/ https:...

In this episode, we discuss dangerous cults, and our funeral home story tells of the time an overzealous preacher ruined a funeral. Sources: Wikipedia https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/cult-deaths https://www.britannica.com/topic/Peoples-Temple https://time.com/6120017/jonestown-massacre-survivors/ https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/jone...

We know we’re a day early, but we’re facing a power outage and wanted to get this out! In this episode, we discuss cases where people have murdered while fast asleep, and our funeral home story tells of the time the sleepy undertaker got jolted awake. Sources: The Case of the Sleepwalking Killer by Karen Abbott, www.smithsonianmag.com, April 30, 2012 www.ranker.com www.health.usnews.com www.apnews...

In this episode, we discuss people who inserted objects into their bodies, resulting in a trip to the emergency room or even death, and our funeral home story tells of…well, it’s a surprise! Sources: www.emedicine.medscape.com www.metro.co.uk www.nypost.com Wikipedia The Strange, Sad Story of the Man Named Mr. Hands Who Died From Having Sex with a Horse, by Zach Sokol, vice.com, July 16, 2015

(Warning! Child Victims). In this episode, we discuss babysitters who killed the children they were supposed to be caring for, and our funeral home story tells of why the undertaker’s children rarely had the same babysitter twice. Sources: listverse.com Wikipedia www.bbc.com www.nytimes.com www.cnn.com www.ranker.com www.allthatsinteresting.com

In this episode, we discuss deaths caused by drunk drivers, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker had a little too much—and paid for it. Sources: www.reviewjournal.com Wikipedia www.toledoblade.com www.wcnc.com www.washingtonpost.com www.wjla.com www.wafb.com www.theadvocate.com

(Warning! Child Victim) In this episode, we will discuss the truly horrific killing of 10-year-old Candace Newmaker, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker heard a voice coming from within a body bag. Sources: www.my.clevelandclinic.org www.mayoclinic.org www.allthatsinteresting.com www.childrenintherapy.org Wikipedia

In this episode, we discuss death by train, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker explained “crows on the tracks” to his children. Sources: www.usatoday.com Wikipedia www.railway-technology.com www.stories.usatodaynetwork.com

In this episode, we’ll talk about deaths that inspired songs, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker let an inappropriate song slip into a tribute video. Sources: www.joincake.com www.faroutmagazine.co.uk www.sandraheyersongs.com www.biography.com www.eric-clapton.co.uk www.wikipedia.com

In this episode, we talk about people who ate themselves to death, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker responded to a death on Thanksgiving and learned that gratitude is always within reach. Sources: allthatsinteresting.com tastemade.com salon.com upi.com newscientist.com

In this episode we talk about cursed objects, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker watched his mentor make a big mistake. Sources: Wikipedia vice.com llewellyn.com mentalfloss.com atlasobscura.com