Freedom Behind Bars – The Ashlee Martinson Case By Emily G. Thompson Ashlee Martinson was 17-years-old when she killed her mother and her stepfather. Following her arrest, it would be revealed that Ashlee had endured a lifetime of physical, sexual and psychological abuse. Feb 24, 2021 • 5 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 88: Jacob Landin By Emily G. Thompson In 1987, nine-month-old Jacob Landin tragically passed away after becoming the victim of a child abuser. Over three decades later, his family are still fighting for justice. Feb 22, 2021 • 2 min read
Every Parents’ Nightmare – Operation Holitna By Emily G. Thompson Operation Holitna was the name of the investigation into a massive international child pornography network. It would identify a number of men who had been planning on abducting children for the purpose of cannibalizing them. Feb 17, 2021 • 4 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 87: Blackstone House of Horrors By Emily G. Thompson Blackstone is a town of less than 10,000 near the Rhode Island border in Massachusetts. It’s a quaint suburban area away from the hustle and bustle of city life in Boston, just 50 miles away. On a quiet street just four blocks away from the local police station sat an unassuming Cape Cod-style home. However, what went on behind those closed doors would traumatize even the most seasoned detectives. Feb 15, 2021 • 6 min read
The Invisible Boy – Daniel Pelka By Emily G. Thompson The abuse and murder of four-year-old Daniel Pelka completely horrified the nation of Britain and raised a number of questions as to why teachers at his school, who knew that he was being abused at home, did not intervene. Jan 21, 2021 • 5 min read
The Boy in the Box – Paul Martin Andrews By Emily G. Thompson Paul Martin Andrews was just 13-years-old when he was abducted by a sexual predator. The man had constructed an underground box in the woodlands where he kept Paul hidden from the rest of the world... Dec 21, 2020 • 5 min read
Trained to Death – The Death of Hana Grace-Rose Williams By Emily G. Thompson 10-year-old Hana Grace-Rose Williams and her 7-year-old brother, Emanuel, were born in Ethiopia. In 2008, they were adopted by Carri and Larry Williams through Adoption Advocates International and brought over to Sedro-Woolley, Washington, United States. When Hana came to the United States, she had ringworm, parasites and hepatitis B. Three years later, Hana would be dead. However, it was none of these things that killed her… Dec 12, 2020 • 5 min read
The Ultimate Betrayal – Brianna Lopez By Emily G. Thompson While bringing a new born baby home from hospital is often a jubilant moment filled with love and excitement, this was not the case for Brianna Lopez. As soon as Brianna entered the home, she became the victim to unimaginable abuse. Oct 1, 2020 • 5 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 64: Ame Deal By Emily G. Thompson Casual witnesses to abuse do not have a legal obligation to report it. They do, however, have a moral obligation to report it. In July of 2011, a little girl was found dead inside a lockbox, having suffocated from lack of air. The investigation into her death would reveal what Phoenix, Arizona, police would describe as one of the worst cases in their history. It would be discovered that her death was no accident and was the cruel culmination of a history of abuse at the hands of numerous people. Sep 7, 2020 • 5 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 57: Emani Moss By Emily G. Thompson According to the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services statistics, in 2012, the agency reported 152 deaths of children that they had been in contact with. This was an alarming average of almost three children per week. Then the following year, DFCS came under scrutiny once again, when a young girl was found dead and their records indicated a long history of abuse claims. Jul 20, 2020 • 6 min read
The Death of an Altar Boy – Danny Croteau By Emily G. Thompson Danny Croteau was just 13-years-old when he was bludgeoned to death. The main suspect in his murder was a local priest who befriended Danny and his brothers. Following his murder, it would be discovered that the priest had been molesting young boys, including Danny's brother... Jul 1, 2020 • 5 min read
The Girl in the Closet – Lauren Kavanaugh By Emily G. Thompson When Lauren Kavanaigh was 3-years-old, she was locked in the closet and only allowed out when her mother and stepfather wanted to physically and sexually abuse her. At 8-years-old, she was rescued. She went on to become an advocate for abused children. However, when she was 25-years-old, she was arrested for sexually abusing a child. Jun 14, 2020 • 5 min read
