Morbid

During the Summer Solstice of 1996,  Karina Holmer, a 20 year old nanny from Sweden was found brutally slain, severed in half at the waist in a dumpster in Boston. Was it her host family from the wealthy town of Dover, Ma? Was it the mysterious man with the dog? Was it a strange rocker who lived nearby? This unsolved case haunts Boston to this day. Tonight, we don't figure it out but we sure try....

Tiger King was a trip. But what the hell happened to Don Lewis? A lot of speculation and a complete lack of evidence has made for a truly compelling mystery in the disappearance of Carole Baskin's second husband, Don. Tonight, we discuss the hype, the mystery and the craziness that is this case. Check out our sponsors! Simplisafe Right now when you head to SimpliSafe.com/MORBID our listeners will...

Because Covid19 is such a bitch, we think you could use a dose of your own sometimes hilarious and always delightfully spooky listener tales! Come on in this episode for demons on the ceiling, a toddler who remembers his life on the Titanic, a creepy Santa at the buffet, a beautiful tale of friendship that tragically ends in murder, a legitimate bridge troll and some spooky ass imaginary friends....

We decided to take a slightly lighter subject after a heavy episode this week. Tonight, we dive deep into the emergence of spiritualism and the creation and demonizing of the Ouija Board. We end it all with a couple of listener tales specifically referencing some Ouija Board madness! Come on in, it is spooky as hell in here! Visit our sponsors! Best Fiends Best Fiends has thousands of levels alrea...

Today's episode is a tough one, but it is one that we think is important to share. Kelly Anne Bates was a 14 year old child when she met a much older Dave Smith. While her parents helplessly looked on, she slipped further and further into his grasp until finally, he snuffed her out in one of the most gruesome murders to date.  During this uncertain time, we know a lot of people have found themselv...

It's an Ash Mini, guys! Because Alaina still has to work through the Covid19 pandemic, Ash took this one on and slayed the game. The brutal murders of James and Denise Closs and the horrific abduction of their daughter Jayme is something we probably all remember dominating the headlines in 2018. Luckily, the story has as good an ending as we can hope for in a tale like this one and Jayme emerged a...

Tonight we are getting weird and spooky. In a true, "Don't try this at home" moment, we dive into the world of scary-ass spooky games to summon spirits and the occasional demon to play some games with you. Honestly, just talking about these games will chill your bones but please, don't try this at home. No one wants a groaning daemon who won't leave after a rousing game of hide and seek....

It's a really fun Listener Tales tonight, guys! Join us as we fight off a half goat/half man demon, summon the Jeepers Creepers demon, time travel in Australia, say goodbye to that bitch in a bonnet, bite the bits off a potential rapist and dodge a possible decapitation. It's intense in here. Visit our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart is top ranked in their category with a 4.9 out of 5 rating on...

It's finally here....the conclusion of our month-long coverage of the West Memphis 3. In this last episode, we talk about Damien, Jason and Jessie's lives in prison, the movement to free them, John Mark Byers and Terry Hobbs' roles in this case and the three's lives outside of prison walls. West of Memphis Doc https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2130321/ https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-go...

We are in the home stretch with one of the most frustrating and horrifying cases we can remember. In this part of our 4 part series, we cover the trials of Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin and Damien Echols. There are recanted witness testimonies galore, straight up lying under oath, full moon evidence and one hell of a "hunch". Come on in and join us for a tale of miscarriage of just...

It's another installment of Spooky/Fucked up Roads! Tonight we talk about a neglectful mother from beyond, a Bunnyman, an exotic light that will have you feeling insecure and a road raging ghost who isn't here for your shit. Thanks to our listeners who helped us discover these spooky places! Thanks to our sponsors! Upstart See why Upstart is top ranked in their category with a 4.9 out of 5 rating...

Tonight's episode is a dive into a cult started by a saucy mother/daughter duo who were sometimes sisters! Come on in for a rapture that never comes, some DIY mummies and some seriously sketchy characters from the 1920s. The Blackburn Cult was not your momma's cult.....it was actually Ruth's momma's cult. Visit our sponsors! Gabi Take two minutes - right now – to see how much you can save on your...

BREVITY IS NOT MY STRONG SUIT. So here we are in Part 2 of our deep dive into the twisted tale of the West Memphis 3. In this episode we take a look into Damien, Jason and Jessie's lives as well as the confession that started it all. The West Memphis PD had their work cut out for them with the brutal mutilation and murders of 8 year olds, Christopher Byers, Michael Moore and Steven Branch but inst...

It's another installment of Listener Tales! These are some of our favorite episodes and you guys really didn't diappoint this time around. Tonight we talk about possible killer clowns, a creepy stepmom with a knife, an ex who tries to murder people, an Australian mum who puts us all to shame, a dead Toby and an ambulance ride with a DAYMON! Visit our sponsors! Ettitude Ettitude sheets--they’re sof...

This is going to be a doozy of a series, weirdos. Tonight, we start our deep coverage of the West Memphis Three case. Part 1 will cover the tragic murders of 8 year olds Christopher Byers. Michael Moore and Steve Branch in May 1993, as well as the beginning of the investigation that eventually led to a legendary trial and three convictions. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/west-memphis-three-...

Tonight in an Ash-centric Mini Morbid, we dive into the tragic case of Sarah Stern who was brutally murdered by her best friend Liam McAtasney. How far will someone go for money?  Visit our Sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now just for our listeners you can go to huntakiller.com/morbid and use promocode MORBID at checkout for 20% off your first box.  HelloFresh Get the most meal for you moolah with h...

Paige Doherty was a sweet, beautiful, kind, hardworking young girl. At only 15 years old, she was working part time at a hair salon in Scotland hoping to one day become a stylist. It was on her way to this job one Saturday morning in March 2016, that she met a nightmarish end at the hands of John Leathem, human garbage pile. This is a tragic story but one where Paige's family has really done above...

Featured heavily in 1990's documentary on the Harlem drag ball scene, Dorian Corey was a legendary queen and an iconic performer. However, a dead man, partially mummified with a bullet in his head was found in her closet after her death in 1990 and instantly made her name synonymous with something decidedly less glamorous. What happened to this man? How did he get there? We may never know. The New...

Tonight's episode is a dive into the terrifying world of sleep paralysis. If you have ever experienced this weird place between dreaming and reality, then you know how nightmarish it truly can be. We will cover the science behind it, some legends born from it and then read some of your stories about it! Visit our sponsors! Imperfect Foods Start saving time, saving money, and saving waste RIGHT NOW...

Australia, you came in hot with a road that deserves its own episode! Flinders Highway is called The Highway of Death and is also known as the real Wolf Creek. Over 12 people have confirmed to have been killed along this stretch of desolate highway and some believe a thrill killer could be behind it all. Visit our Sponsors! Hunt A Killer Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller....

It's finally Part 2 after a short hiatus! In this installment, we cover Gina DeJesus' abduction, more of the nightmare these women went through while spending a decade in Ariel Castro's House of Horrors and their eventual harrowing escape. Thanks to your sponsors! Care/Of For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code morbid50 Upstart See why Upstart is ranked #1 in thei...

In tonight's epic Listener Tales episodes, we talk about a too close for comfort landlord, Alaina'a lovely best friend Deb's personal story about the Boston Marathon Bombing, sassin' a robber, a mud pie kidnapping with a happy ending and a ouija board mishap. Come on in, the water is terrifying and strange! Visit our sponsors! VistaPrint Vistaprint wants you to be able to “Own the Now” in any situ...

This is the copy of our live show from the magical Gramercy Theater in NYC. We take a deep dive into David Berkowitz AKA Son of Sam or Son of Pearl. Hope you enjoy this, because David Berkowitz is the OG Dennis Rader.  Visit our Sponsors! Counterclock Go Subscribe or follow CounterClock right now wherever you’re listening and check out the first two episodes today. That’s CounterClock, all one wor...

In this multi-parter, Ash and Alaina discuss the brutal kidnappings and torture of two of the three Cleveland kidnapping victims. Michelle Knight and Amanda Berry thought Ariel Castro was just an acquaintance's father. They never could have imagined the monster he really was, until it was too late. This episode contains some graphic descriptions of torture and sexual assault. Michelle's amazing bo...

Today we got to have a truly humbling experience. We spoke with Jessica Clifton, the older sister of Maddie Clifton. Maddie was brutally murdered when she was only 8 years old and Jessica was only 11. Who was the killer? It was a casual friend in the neighborhood, 14 year old Joshua Philips. Speaking with Jessica, we were able to clear up some misconceptions about her sister's case and also hear h...