The Monster of Worcester – David McGreavy By Emily Thompson In 1973, Britain was rocked by the extremely grisly murder of three young children by a man who had been entrusted to care for them. Over four decades later, he was released from prison. Jul 19, 2021 • 5 min read
The Failed Execution of Romell Broom By Emily 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 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 – 49: Ebony Simpson By Emily Thompson Bargo is located just off the Hume Highway in the New South Wales southern highlands. It’s a sleepy little town known most for its interesting bushranging history. It’s also known as the gateway to Picton Lakes, the very last pristine freshwater lake near Sydney. However in 1992, a 9-year-old girl vanished on her way home… May 25, 2020 • 4 min read
The Sad Life & Death of Anthony Avalos By Emily Thompson Anthony Avalos was just 10-years-old when he was tortured to death by his mother and stepfather. Before his death, he had confessed that he "liked boys and girls." Mar 23, 2019 • 4 min read
Killed for Being in the Way – The Karissa Boudreau Murder By Emily Thompson Penny Boudreau murdered her 12-year-old daughter, Karissa, because she believed it would save her relationship with her boyfriend. Feb 24, 2019 • 5 min read
When Kids Kill – Mary Bell By Rex R. In 1969, Britain was stunned by the grim murders of two little boys. They were even more stunned to discover that the killer was just an 11-year-old girl, Mary Bell. Jan 16, 2018 • 8 min read
