Morgue Rats

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

In this episode, we talk about soldiers or veterans who committed murder, and our funeral home story tells of the twist of fate that allowed the undertaker to return home from war. Sources: Wikipedia journalnow.com latimes.com washingtonpost.com clermontsun.com

In this episode, we explore cases where people expected a little too much from their doctors, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker and his wife thought one of their children wasn’t right in the head. Sources nst.com.my listverse.com dailymail.com.uk telegram.com upi.com cbsnews.com washingtonpost.com fredericknewspost.com

Since we recently did an episode all about embalming, it is only fair we do one all about cremation, and our funeral home story tells of the adjustment period the undertaker and his wife went through when they installed a crematory at their funeral home.

Next week we will get back to our usual grim topics but for this episode, I’m going to talk about Heidi. (Hey, she deserves it for leaving!) Rather than a death story, I’ll tell you some funny things about my sister, and our funeral home story tells of the one question every funeral director gets asked at least once in their career.