Ruth Ellis – The Final Woman to Hang in Britain By Patricia Thompson Ruth Ellis was the 15th and last woman to be hanged in the UK on 13th July 1955; her death was instrumental in bringing about the abolition of capital punishment. May 28, 2022 • 12 min read
The Failed Execution of Romell Broom By Emily G. Thompson Romell Broom was convicted of raping and murdering 14-year-old Tryna Middleton. He was scheduled to be executed in 2009. However, after being strapped to the gurney, it was impossible for medical staff to find a vein... Apr 7, 2021 • 5 min read
The Lethal Injection – Christina Marie Riggs By Emily G. Thompson In 1997, Christina Marie Riggs attempted to end her own life. Before doing so, she murdered her two children. She claimed she was depressed and didn't want her children to be separated or know their mother took her own life. Feb 10, 2021 • 5 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 55: Melissa Trotter By Emily G. Thompson According to The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, females between the ages of 12 and 19 are the most victimized segment of the U.S. population. In Montgomery County, Texas, in 1998, 19-year-old Melissa Trotter vanished after studying for finals in the library at Montgomery College. Almost immediately, an ex-convict was penned as the most likely suspect in the disappearance Jul 6, 2020 • 6 min read
The Happiest Man on Death Row – Joe Arridy By Emily G. Thompson Joe Arridy, 23, who had an I.Q. of 46, was executed for a murder he did not commit. Unable to comprehend what was about to happen, he smiled as he entered the death chamber. May 27, 2018 • 3 min read
The Execution of Virginia Christian By Emily G. Thompson 17-year-old Virginia Christian was the first and last female juvenile to be executed in the electric chair in 1912. Jan 12, 2018 • 3 min read
The Struggle for Sanity – Andre Thomas By Emily G. Thompson What constitutes as mentally ill in the eyes of the law? How insane does one have to be to avoid being executed? Nov 19, 2017 • 7 min read
