Morbidology

On the 8th of March, 2007, in the quiet mobile home community of Horseshoe Lane, Brunswick, Georgia, six-year-old Christopher Michael Barrios Jr. vanished without a trace. As the search for Christopher unfolded, dark secrets in the neighbourhood began to surface - secrets that would reveal just how close the danger had been all along. SPONSORS - AquaTru:  Join 98% of customers who say their drinki...

Brooklyn’s Sunset Park is a tight-knit neighbourhood, where families share meals, traditions, and the quiet rhythm of daily life. But on one October night in 2013, that quiet was shattered—when blood-curdling screams echoed down 57th Street, piercing the stillness and drawing neighbours to their windows. SPONSORS - Nutrafol:  Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand....

In 1977, the small town of Dansville, Michigan, was shattered by a fire that killed a man in his sleep. But this wasn’t just another tragic house fire. What unfolded was a story of fear, survival, and justice in a system that offered none. And at the centre of it all was a woman named Francine Hughes. SHOW NOTES -  https://morbidology.com/morbidology-podcast/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morb...

In the quiet suburbs of Savannah, Georgia, 20-month-old Quinton Simon was reported missing from his crib in October 2022. His mother said he vanished without a trace. But as investigators dug deeper, it became clear - something wasn’t adding up. SPONSORS - Salt River Therapy: Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? At Salt River Therapy, their therapists provide you with a safe, affirmin...

In 1958, Omaha, Nebraska, was a city of quiet neighbourhoods and steady lives. But behind one front door, a teenager harboured a secret so dark it would shatter his family—and stun the entire community. What no one knew was that the story was far from over. SPONSORS - Nutrafol:  Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand. Get $10 off with promo code “MORBIDOLOGY” at:  h...

On the morning of August 17, 2021, the emergency room at Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, was bustling with the usual chaos of a busy hospital. Nurses rushed between patients, doctors consulted charts, and worried parents lingered by their children’s bedsides. Then, the doors burst open. A little boy was rushed inside—his body frail, his skin bruised, his breath shallow. He was...

The Wonnangatta Valley is as beautiful as it is remote, a vast expanse of wilderness nestled deep in Victoria’s High Country. It’s the kind of place where people go to disappear—sometimes by choice, sometimes not. When experienced campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay vanished without a trace in March 2020, their disappearance left behind more questions than answers. SPONSORS - Lumo: If bloating is...

At the St. Charles County 911 dispatch centre, the holiday season had brought an unusually calm night on one of the final days of 2018. But just before midnight, that all changed. A frantic and desperate call came through. Screaming, loud pops in the background and then a single chilling phrase – “he has a gun.” Sponsors - Nutrafol: This Mother’s Day, consider Nutrafol – the best-selling hair grow...

When firefighters responded to a blaze behind a Phoenix church in August 2009, they expected a routine call. But as the flames died down, they uncovered something far more disturbing—a discovery that would lead detectives into a gruesome and deeply unsettling murder case. SPONSORS - Nutrafol: This Mother’s Day, consider Nutrafol - the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use promo code "MORBIDOLOG...

The Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast returns for its second season!   Seven years after his release from prison, former juvenile lifer Luis "Suave" Gonzalez seems to be thriving. His career has taken off, he’s in a committed relationship and he’s received public recognition after telling his story on the podcast. Suave always thought once he was out of prison and found stability in his new life, he...

The East Village in the late 1980s was a world of its own—gritty, chaotic, and teeming with eccentric characters. Among them was Daniel Rakowitz, a self-proclaimed prophet who roamed the streets with his pet rooster, spouting bizarre religious doctrines. Most dismissed him as just another neighborhood oddball. But behind his rambling sermons and vacant stare lurked something far more sinister. Whe...

When emergency responders arrived at a home in Toronto on a cold November morning in 2002, they found a little boy lying lifeless on the floor. At first glance, it seemed like he had simply stopped breathing. But as investigators took a closer look, a horrifying truth emerged—one that would expose shocking failures in the child welfare system and leave the city reeling. SPONSORS -  Nutrafol:  Star...

Introducing a new podcast for the true crime-obsessed: "The Crime Scene Weekly," from our friends at ABC Audio. Every Wednesday, "The Crime Scene Weekly" brings you the latest in true crime. ABC News correspondent Brad Mielke sits down with the journalists covering the cases who have direct access to survivors, investigators and families searching for answers. And they’re bringing their insights r...

In the early morning hours of 29 September, 2021, Michael Elliot had just drifted off to sleep. However, he was awoken by a strange sound coming from somewhere in his home. It appeared that somebody was on the phone, and they sounded scared…. SPONSORS -  SKIMS: Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at  https://www.skims.com/  #skimspartner Salt River Therapy:  Are you feeling overwhelmed by life...

In the 1980s, Carolands Mansion sat abandoned in the hills of Hillsborough, California. Once a grand estate commissioned by the heiress to the Pullman railway fortune, it had since become a haunted house of sorts. But in 1985, something inside its decaying walls proved that monsters are all too real. SPONSORS - Nutrafol:  Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol i...

Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psycholog...

On the evening of 4 January, 2005, the quiet townload of Ballyedmond in Midleton, Ireland, was thrown into turmoil. An 11-year-old boy had vanished and his BMX was found against a bush not too far from his home…  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 shippi...

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/  #skims...

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 a...

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...

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: Check out the Fits Everybody Col...

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 liv...

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 fo...

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. Fo...

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 “MORBIDOL...