Bizarre and Creepy Events • Morbidology

Rare & Bizarre Weather Phenomena

Rare & Bizarre Weather Phenomena

By Emily G. Thompson

The science of weather is certainly intriguing and weather anomalies are a source of fascination for a number of us. While the vast majority of us will never be lucky enough to witness anything more exciting than a double rainbow or obscure cloud formations, there are a number of unique weather oddities that occur in nature.

Oct 22, 2018 • 4 min read

Death in the Wild - Carl McCunn

Death in the Wild – Carl McCunn

By Emily G. Thompson

In March of 1981, Carl McCunn, 35, flew into the Alaskan wilderness to photograph wildlife. Months later, he died in isolation while waiting for a plane that never would arrive.

Sep 23, 2018 • 3 min read

The Lady of the Lake - Hallie Illingworth

The Lady of the Lake – Hallie Illingworth

By Emily G. Thompson

In July of 1940, the body of a strangled woman was discovered floating in Crescent Lake in Olympic National Park, Washington. The cold water had turned the fat into the body into a soap-like substance and preserved the body.

Jul 25, 2018 • 4 min read

Did Teresita Basa Solve her own Murder?

Did Teresita Basa Solve her own Murder?

By Emily G. Thompson

Teresita Basa was stabbed to death in her apartment in Chicago, 1977. After the case went cold, her spirit seemingly possessed another woman and named her killer.

Jul 21, 2018 • 5 min read

5 Horrific Circus Tragedies

5 Horrific Circus Tragedies

By Emily G. Thompson

Circus life can be perilous; whether malfunctioning high wires, animal tragedies, or fires, when something goes wrong, it can be life-threatening. Here, we count down five of the most horrific circus tragedies in history.

Jul 13, 2018 • 9 min read

Cruise into the Unknown - The Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley

Cruise into the Unknown – The Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley

By Emily G. Thompson

23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared while on a cruise with her family in the Caribbean. Could she have been abducted and sold into sex slavery?

Feb 27, 2018 • 5 min read

The Legally Haunted House & The Ghostbuster Ruling

The Legally Haunted House & The Ghostbuster Ruling

By Emily G. Thompson

In 1991, this seemingly idyllic mansion perched on the Hudson River in Nyack, New York, was declared legally haunted.

Feb 9, 2018 • 3 min read

The Witchcraft Murder of Charles Walton

The Witchcraft Murder of Charles Walton

By Emily G. Thompson

There were whispers around the village that Charles Walton was a witch. Was he murdered as a "blood sacrifice"?

Jan 25, 2018 • 4 min read

The Abandoned Captain George Conrad Flavel Home

The Abandoned Captain George Conrad Flavel Home

Come and take a look inside this abandoned Victorian home which has quite a violent and colourful history.

Jan 9, 2018 • 18 min read

The Beast of Gévaudan

The Beast of Gévaudan

There are legends across the globe; they span years, they go back centuries, they could involve animals, monsters, killers, death, and even magic. Some of these legends are documented, and none are more well-documented than La Bête du Gévaudan

Dec 28, 2017 • 4 min read

The Bizarre Disappearance of Brandon Lawson

The Bizarre Disappearance of Brandon Lawson

By Emily G. Thompson

Brandon Lawson disappeared after running out of gas along Highway 277 in Texas. Before his abandoned truck was found, he left a very disturbing 911 call.

Dec 7, 2017 • 4 min read

Lost at Sea - The Disappearance of Rebecca Coriam

Lost at Sea – The Disappearance of Rebecca Coriam

By Emily G. Thompson

In 2011, Rebecca Coriam disappeared from a Disney cruise ship. Did she fall overboard or did something much more sinister happen?

Nov 22, 2017 • 5 min read