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Morbidology the Podcast – 36: Kaylee Sawyer

By Emily Thompson

In summer of 2016, a string of crimes sent shock waves throughout the town of Bend, Oregon Even more shocking was that when the perpetrator was arrested, it was revealed that he was involved in the disappearance of a young woman.

Feb 24, 2020 • 5 min read

Morbidology the Podast – 35: Joe & Joy Pittman

By Emily Thompson

It was around 1:40AM on the 28th of November, 2001, when firefighters in Chester, South Carolina, were alerted to a fire in a home on Slick Rock Road. When they arrived on the scene, they initially, believed that the home was empty. However, after extinguishing the flames, they found the bodies of 66-year-old Joe Pittman…

Feb 17, 2020 • 5 min read

Morbidology the Podcast – 34: Calyx & Beau Scheneker

By Emily Thompson

In 2011, Tampa police were conducting a welfare check on a family in the upmarket gated community of Royal Park Court in Tampa Palms, Florida. When they arrived on scene, they discovered somebody sitting on the porch, spattered almost head to toe in blood.

Feb 10, 2020 • 5 min read

Morbidology the Podcast – 33: Leanne Tiernan

By Emily Thompson

The 2000 disappearance of teenager Leanne Tiernan from Bramley, Leeds, sparked one of the largest manhunts in West Yorkshire Police’s History. During the painstaking search, police officers visited more than 10,000 homes and scoured almost 40 drains. Leanne’s disappearance led to a first in British criminal investigation and unmasked a prolific sexual predator known locally…

Feb 3, 2020 • 5 min read

Morbidology the Podcast – 32: Alice Ruggles

By Emily Thompson

There were missed opportunities and procedural failings by police and the army when 24-year-old Alice Ruggles contacted them for help and for protection while being the victim of a stalking campaign. The inactivity of those entrusted to care for the community led to the brutal and preventable murder of a young woman.

Jan 27, 2020 • 5 min read

Morbidology the Podcast – 31: Cassie Cotta

By Emily Thompson

The two most common early signs of domestic violence are jealousy and controlling behavior. It’s easy for people to say: “why don’t they just leave?” but statistics show that up to 75% of abused women who are murdered are murdered after they leave their partners. Too often, many women do try to leave toxic an…

Jan 20, 2020 • 2 min read

Morbidology the Podcast – 30: Vera Jo Reigle

By Emily Thompson

Poverty, drugs, neglect and abuse made up the four walls of a literal house of horrors for Vera Jo Reigle and in 2011, her disturbing death reverberated in a community which prides itself on being caring and compassionate and led to a discussion about what could be done to better identify and assist those who…

Jan 13, 2020 • 4 min read

Morbidology the Podcast – 29: Tristan Jensen

By Emily Thompson

Redlands is a tranquil city in San Bernardino County, California. It’s known for its gracious Victorian homes, the Lincoln Shrine, acres of orange groves and low crime rate. While many surrounding cities are rife with gang violence and random street violence, residents of this bucolic city like to think that they inhabit an oasis. But…

Jan 6, 2020 • 4 min read

Morbidology the Podcast – 28: Sadie Hartley

By Emily Thompson

Lancashire is a ceremonial county in North West England. It is made up of beautiful and lush countryside and charming villages. One of the most gorgeous villages in the area is arguably Helmshore. In 2016, however, a jealous obsession was brewing in Helmshore, one which would culminate with the brutal murder of a wealthy businesswoman.

Dec 30, 2019 • 5 min read

Morbidology the Podcast – 27: Goleta Postal Murders

By Emily Thompson

One thing you’ll notice about almost all mass shootings is that the perpetrator is male. Female mass shooters are rare. Female mass shooters that target their place of employment are even rarer. But in Goleta, California, in 2006, an ex-postal worker was an exception to the rule. It was the nation’s deadliest workplace shooting perpetrated…

Dec 23, 2019 • 4 min read