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 30, 2020 • 12 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
The Eubanks Filicide By Emily Thompson What would drive a parent to kill their child? Revenge is one of the main motivations behind filicide. Revenge at an ex-partner for leaving them. One such case of revenge-fueled filicide is that of Susan Eubanks from San Marcos, California. Jan 15, 2020 • 6 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
The Johnson Family Murders By Emily Thompson On the 2nd of September, 2003, in Bellevue, Idaho, 16-year-old Sarah Marie Johnson ran out of her home screaming that somebody had murdered her parents. An investigation revealed deep secrets and a grudge Sarah had been holding over her parents. Nov 27, 2019 • 5 min read
The Maestas Murders By Emily Thompson On the 21st of January, 2003, Beau Maestas, 19, and his sister, Monique Maestas, 16, sought revenge after being sold salt as methamphetamine. The dodgy dealers weren't in so they turned their attention to their children, Kristyanna, 10, and Brittney, 3. Jul 18, 2019 • 5 min read
The Lies of Jodi Arias By L. Kirk Nurmi After earning his law degree from the University of Wyoming, L. Kirk Nurmi moved to Maricopa County and began working as a Public Defender. It was in this capacity that the infamous Jodi Arias came into his life and changed his entire world. Apr 8, 2019 • 5 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
Best Friends Turned Killers – The Murder of Skylar Neese By Emily Thompson Skylar Neese disappeared from her home in Star City, West Virginia at around midnight on the 6th of July, 2012. She was murdered by two girls she considered to be her best friends. Apr 25, 2018 • 6 min read
The Ransom Abduction of Bobby Greenlease By Emily Thompson Throughout much of the 20th century, child abduction for ransom was aimed at the children of wealthy families. One of these cases was the abduction of 6-year-old Bobby Greenlease. Jan 31, 2018 • 6 min read
