Stories from the Mortuary

Decompression sickness or "the bends" is one of the most common side effects of diving. In severe cases, rapid decompression can lead to death. Quick doesn't aways mean painless. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/storiesfromthemortuary Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/anthonette-christine-cayedito https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-a-saturation-diver https://history.hows...

Adoption can be a strenuous process, and Jeane Newmaker felt that her adoptive daughter Candace was truly unlovable. Jeane opted to enroll Candace in a rebirthing session--perhaps if she was born to the right mother this time, they could live happily ever after. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/storiesfromthemortuary Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/heather-leann-cameron https://a...

Please help us get this case reopened by donating here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-get-justice-for-grant Sources: JoJo Boswell Timeline | Freedom For Gracie What is the Primary Survey First Aid – Primary and Secondary Survey in First Aid . Fatal Dragging Deaths with Soft Tissue and Bone Grinding Injuries - PMC Does my Windshield Need to be Replaced Because of a Spider Crack? . Analysis of gla...

After being aggressively tailgated by a van, a couple spots the driver dumping a suspicious item then changing his license plate. Why was this man in such a hurry? Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/storiesfromthemortuary Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/christine-marie-honson https://allthatsinteresting.com/dennis-depue https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119870618/marilynn-lee-dep...

September 29th, 1935 started off like any other day--but a grisly discovery in a ravine raised many questions. How many victims were there? Who were the victims? Who would go to such great lengths to mutilate corpses and why? It would take some of the greatest scientists to solve this puzzle. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/storiesfromthemortuary Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/...

The Wendigo is known to be a creature of indigenous folklore, but the psychosis that creates cannibals out of starvation victims has caused real deaths. The Donner Party wasn't the only group that fell on hard times during a challenging winter. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/storiesfromthemortuary Sources: https://thecinemaholic.com/susan-robin-bender-found-or-missing-is-she-dead-or-ali...

Happy new year, ghouls! You've heard of cult leaders and serial killers--but have you heard of a person who used mind control to get their victims to turn on each other? Let's explore the depths and consequences of learned helplessness. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storiesfromthemortuary Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/ella-mae-begay The Mind Control Murders of Kitakyushu -- a little...

In 1968 Martinsville, Indiana was known as a "Sundown Town". It was also a hotspot for Ku Klux Klan activity. When the sun set on September 16th, 1968 a fatal stabbing would occur that would take over 30 years to solve. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storiesfromthemortuary Sources: The Girl in the Yellow Scarf by Sandra Chapman https://people.com/crime/ida-beard-disappearance-legislation-aimed-f...

Disease is known as the silent killer. But how do you stop a silent killer when you don't know who the carrier is? Let's travel back in time to the turn of the 19th century and discover how one person caused illness all over New York. Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/courtney-corrinna-holden https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3959940/ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bi...

World War II was horrific for all parties involved, especially those killed in the name of science. While Josef Mengele performed sickening experiments in concentration camps, another equally twisted man named Shiro Ishii conducted his own vile research in the Pacific Theater. https://charleyproject.org/case/donna-michele-barnhill https://allthatsinteresting.com/unit-731 Unit 731: Testimony by Hal...

"This is the story of my progression into becoming a serial killer. Like anyone starting out in a new skill, I had a bit of trial and error in the beginning of my misadventures. Allow me to start from the beginning and I think you'll see what I mean". Celebrate the one year anniversary episode of Stories from the Mortuary by taking a deep dive into the personal diary of a failed filmmaker turned w...

"Life was hard for Ruthie Mae," said the bulletin handed out at Ruthie Mae McCoy’s burial service. Ruthie lived in a Chicago housing project, so when she called the police on April 22nd, 1987 there was no rush to arrive at the scene. What could she have possibly meant when she said "they threw the cabinet down"? Sources: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/cold-case-hope-persists-that-woman-will-be-fou...

Happy October! To kick off the spookiest of seasons, this week's story is gruesome enough to be a horror movie--and in 1978 it became just that. The "Toolbox Murders" were just as gut-wrenching as they sound.

He was a mortician. She was a widow. Can I make it anymore obvious? Bernie Tiede was the nicest man in town, but he kept the company of the most hated woman in East Texas--Marjorie Nugent. This story is so peculiar it didn't take long to spawn the dark comedy "Bernie".

Special guest Vic Ferrari is a retired NYPD Officer and author. He tells his goriest morgue stories, discusses some of the stories in his books, and gives his advice on how to stay safe. Check out his books on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Vic-Ferrari/e/B01IIQXLBC?ref=sr

" Nearly one in every three women is raped during her service and more than half experience unwanted sexual contact." When a 19 year-old private is found with a gunshot wound to the head, the Army alleged it was self-inflicted. But what about the broken nose, missing teeth, and chemical burns? Petition to reopen LaVena's case: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/lavena-johnson https://www.change.org...

When an unidentifiable man is found floating in a septic tank, Canadian authorities find more questions than answers. Can advancements in forensics help solve the mystery of who Septic Tank Sam is? Sources: https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2020/02/03/the-disappearance-of-abigail-andrews/ https://dnasolves.com/articles/septic-tank-sam/ https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/1977-homicide-victi...

When it comes to fast food murders, Burger Chef is often the first to come to mind. But in May of 2000, a Wendy's in Queens, NY saw a robbery gone horrifyingly wrong. When police arrived at the restaurant and entered the downstairs freezer, they witnessed a brutal crime scene that would forever burn into their memories. Sources: 40th & Main: Based on the Wendy's Massacre https://www.mentalheal...

Crematories and funeral homes are meant to be trusted, but what happens when that trust is horribly and grotesquely broken? This week we're discussing Georgia's Tri-State Crematory scandal and how it led to a massive reform in the funeral industry. Sources: The History of American Funeral Directing by Robert W. Habenstein & William M. Lamer Fires of Change: A Comprehensive Examination of Crema...

Jennifer Lee Daugherty never had a difficult time making friends. Her disability gave her the intellectual capacity of a teenager, but she was working towards moving into her own apartment with the help of her parents. When she boards the bus to Greensburg on February 8th, 2010, a regularly scheduled sleepover with her friend ends with a horrific twist. Sources: https://www.bia.gov/missing-murdere...

The discovery of the mutilated body of an intellectually disabled mother began a journey into madness that is so unbelievable, it's difficult to fathom how the real mastermind behind the crime ultimately got away with murder. The systems in place meant to protect this young woman failed--but how many people could possibly know about abuse without reporting it? Sources: "Goodnight, Sugar Babe: The...

Brandon had just moved to Humboldt, Nebraska in 1993. He was seeking a fresh start--as a trans man in the Midwest, he had faced his fair share of prejudice. But secrets can't last forever, and sometimes they come with deadly consequences. Story begins at 10:06 Editing and Sound by Joss Mireles Sources: All He Wanted by Aphrodite Jones (1996 edition) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/e...

A random act of brutality changes a small Illinois town forever when the case turns cold. But cold cases mean that someone out there knows something, even if the police don't. Death follows a man named Michael Gargiulo where he goes--but is he guilty, or just unlucky? Sources: https://www.facebook.com/100070207066774/posts/179433184406916/?d=n https://www.facebook.com/LostandMissinginIndianCountry...

“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” Disney has forged a dynasty of family entertainment--but what if the happiest place on earth became the deadliest place on earth? One ride: Two accidents. The way they happened remain a mystery, but the outcome will never be forgotten. Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/in-the-news/look-missing-murdered-indigenous-women-featured-d...

After three gunshots ring out in the night, police wheel away an unknown man. He goes unclaimed for some time before crowds shout in protest. How could this man have gone unidentified for so long? Everyone knew him. Everyone loved him. Sound Effects & Editing by Joss Mireles Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/in-the-news/look-missing-murdered-indigenous-women-featured-dateline-nbc-s-mis...