Morbidology

It was around 6:30AM when the phone at the 911 dispatch centre in Dickson, Tennessee, buzzed. On the other end of the line was a man. He said that his autistic and non-verbal son had “escaped.” SPONSORS - Prolon:  Prolon is a groundbreaking plant-based nutrition program designed to nourish your body while tricking cells into a fasting state. Get 10% off their five-day nutrition program at:  https:...

Introducing a NEW investigation from the BBC’s World of Secrets podcast: The Apartheid Killer. All the victims were black and the youngest was just 12 years old. Some relatives are still searching for the graves. They were killed during a three-year bloodbath in the 1980s, in the South African city of East London – by one person. He killed so many, he lost count.  It has been 30 years since the wh...

In Reynella, a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, detectives were investigating the mysterious disappearance of an elderly woman. She hadn’t been seen for a couple of days, and alarm bells rang when there was an attempt to access her bank account. This suspicious activity sent the detectives down a dark path of greed and deceit. SPONSORS: Whatever Mystery Box: If you find that life is too predic...

Darren West had just been released after serving a nine year sentence in prison. On the 12th of April, 2014, he was clearing out the home he had previously lived in with his wife and children. In the garage, he came across a box wrapped up in duct tape. What he found would horrify the entire community of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and the rest of the world.   SPONSORS: Whatever Mystery Box: If you find...

It was close to 9AM on the 31st of January, 2022, when the dispatch centre in Hampton, Virginia, received a phone call. It was a from a man who reported that he had awoken to find his four-year-old son missing from the apartment… SPONSORS - ZocDoc:  Zocdoc is the only free app that lets you find and book doctors who are patient reviewed, take your insurance & are available when you need them....

On the night of 8th of May, 2019, Riley Crossman was at her home in Berkley Springs, West Virginia. She was texting her boyfriend, but he drifted off to sleep. The next morning when he awoke, he saw that he had a text message from her. It chillingly read that somebody was in her bedroom… SPONSORS -  Kalm with Kava:  This is the ultimate relaxation drink crafted from the finest kava root. Enter cod...

The strange text messages from Katie Kenyon began on the morning of the 22nd of April. She told her children she needed to go away for a while, and that their fathers would be taking care of them. When her family tried to reach out, her mobile phone went straight to voicemail… SPONSORS - FÜM:  Start the Good Habit at  https://tryfum.com/morbidology   to save 10% off the Journey Pack today. Kalm wi...

On the morning of the 26th of August, 2020, Deborah Benson was at her home in Shiloh Road in Melrose, Florida. She was getting ready for the day ahead when her front door flung open, and her step-daughter rushed in. She was frantic, as she said somebody had killed her boys… SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-263-tayten-amp-robert-baker PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/mo...

At around 2:30AM on the 13th of June 2018, in Melbourne, Australia, a man made his way through Princes Park on his route home from work. As he neared the soccer field, something caught his eye—a white bundle lying on the ground. Intrigued, he drew closer, only to discover the true nature of the mysterious object... SPONSORS -  Kalm with Kava: This is the ultimate relaxation drink crafted from the...

On the afternoon of January 12, 2022, two women were jogging along the Grand Canal in Tullamore, Ireland. Just ahead of them, they noticed a mountain bike leaning against the bushes along the towpath. As they approached, they could discern a man crouched over a woman in the bushes; she was thrashing her legs in desperation. SPONSORS - June’s Journey: The objective of this murder-mystery game is to...

tailor MStephen and Wendy Reid had moved back to Concord, New Hampshire, to enjoy their retirement. Over lockdown, they had discovered a love of hiking, relishing the numerous trails that were just  stone’s throw away from their apartment. But one afternoon in April of 2022, the couple vanished while on their routine hike. SPONSORS -  Prolon:  Prolon is a groundbreaking plant-based nutrition progr...

Residents of the Seesig apartments in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa, were settling down for the evening on the 21st of August, 2019. But amidst the tranquil ambiance, a woman residing on the ninth floor was jolted from her routine by piercing screams echoing from the apartment directly above hers… SPONSORS - Prolon:  Prolon is a groundbreaking plant-based nutrition program designed to nourish...

The tranquil streets of Droitwich, nestled in the historic county of Worcester, England, were thrust into the spotlight on the 18th of February, 2021. That afternoon, a distressing phone call pierced the calm, as a woman dialed emergency services to report a harrowing discovery: her son, unresponsive, lying in the bathtub. SPONSORS - EZ Melts:  EZ Melts are fast-melting, sugar free wonders that di...

In 2007, in Grand Junction, Colorado, an eight-year-old girl grew increasingly frustrated with her mother one night. Her mother had assured her she'd be home early after numerous late nights at work. However, as darkness fell over the area, her mother still hadn't returned... SPONSORS -  Prose:  Prose offers custom skincare and haircare, tailored to your specific needs. They are offering 50% off y...

Michelle Gaffney was at work at the University of Mount Union in Ohio on the 3rd of March, 2020, when she received a message from a parent of a student. When Michelle called back, she could hear loud thumps in the background along with a deafening scream.... SPONSORS - ZocDoc:  Zocdoc is the only free app that lets you find and book doctors who are patient reviewed, take your insurance & are a...

"Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels.   From Wondery, this is a story about what happens when the line blurs between fi...

Police in Orono, Minnesota, received a report of a vehicle on the road with a smashed back windscreen and a missing tyre on the 20th of May, 2022. When officers responded to the scene and pulled the car over, they immediately noticed blood in the back seat, and on the driver’s hands… SPONSORS: EZ Melts:  EZ Melts are fast-melting, sugar free wonders that dissolve on your tongue, giving you all the...

In today’s digital age, obsessions can spital into existence through the vast expanses of the internet. They can even blur the lines between virtual fantasy and reality. In September of 2008, detectives in Nottingham, in the United Kingdom, were investigating a murder when their focus shifted to the online world of gaming.  SPONSORS - 310 Nutrition: They have the hydration game down to a tee. Chec...

Thad Phillips was asleep on his couch in Baraboo, Wisconsin, on the night of July 29, 1995. In the haze of half-sleep, he suddenly became aware of somebody lifting him. He thought that it was his father taking him to bed, but when he emerged from his daze, he found himself standing outside, with an older teenage boy standing before him. SPONSORS - Winona: Winona is a network of OBGYN health profes...

Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on August 25, 2017, unleashing widespread devastation along the Gulf Coast. In the days and weeks that followed, rescue missions were taking place, but amidst these, it became apparent that a woman had disappeared. However, detectives didn’t believe her disappearance was connected to the storm…. SPONSORS - ZocDoc:  Zocdoc is the only free app that lets you f...

Brad Osborne went to pick up his friend and co-worker to carpool to work in Mountain City, Tennessee, on 31 January, 2012. He pulled up outside and waited for several moments but Billy Payne never appeared. Brad opened up the unlocked back door, and other than an alarm clock blaring, the home was unusually silent…. SPONSORS - Truvaga:  Are you still grappling with stress and struggling to maintain...

Nikki Kuhnhausen, a transgender teen, found herself at a friend’s home in Vancouver, Washington, on the 6th of June, 2019. While she was normally chatty, her attention was fixated on her cell phone, chatting away on Snapchat with a man she had just met downtown. As the early morning hours approached, Nikki left her friend’s home, embarking on a journey from which she would never return. SPONSORS -...

Two teenage boys were walking through a bushy area close to Federal Way High School in Federal Way, Washington, on the morning of the 14th of December, 1991. As they drew closer to one of the bushes, a young man suddenly popped up. He glared at the two boys, before turning around and walking off. Nutrafol:  Hair thinning affects approximately 1 in 2 women, but you’re not alone. Nutrafol is the lea...

Eddie Werner was going door to door in his neighbourhood in Jackson Township, New Jersey, in the summer of 1997. He was hoping to sell the most candy for his school’s PTA to win the top prize of walkie talkies. That afternoon, however, Eddie failed to return home, prompting a large-scale search that would lead detectives to the dark underbelly of the internet. SPONSORS - ZocDoc: Zocdoc is the only...

Officer Mark Hermann was responding to a call for a welfare check in Davis, California, on the 14th of April, 2013. Oliver Northup and Claudia Maupin hadn’t shown up to church that morning, and all attempts to reach them by phone were unsuccessful. As the officer scanned the perimeter of their home, he spotted that a window screen had been sliced open… SPONSORS - Truvaga: Are you still grappling w...