Morbidology the Podcast – 100: Jaliek Rainwalker By Emily Thompson Jaliek Rainwalker was born to a cocaine-addicted, alcoholic mother. He had been moved from pillar to post throughout his childhood, having been in seven foster and adoptive homes. Jaliek seemingly landed on his feet when he was adopted by a couple who had fostered him for two years. However, when Jaliek was 12-years-old, he inexplicably vanished under suspicious circumstances. May 17, 2021 • 6 min read
The Disappearance of Bobby Panknin By Emily Thompson 4-year-old Bobby Panknin was camping in Deep Lake Resort in northern Stevens County when he disappeared. He had been momentarily left on the trail while his siblings went to look at a nearby waterfall. When they returned just minutes later, he was gone. Mar 19, 2021 • 3 min read
The Disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh By Patricia Thompson In July of 1986, estate agent Suzy Lamplugh vanished after arranging an appointment for a house viewing. In her diary, she had written the name of the person who had booked the viewing: "Mr Kipper." Suzy has never been found and the identity of Mr Kipper remains a mystery. May 13, 2020 • 5 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 43: Yingying Zhang By Emily Thompson For parents, their child moving overseas can be most of the most daunting moments of their life. On one hand, they want to give their child the freedom to determine their own fate but on the other hand, it can be a very scary experience, knowing that your child is so far away from home. However, that apprehension is nothing compared to the fear a parent feels when their child disappears while in another country. Apr 13, 2020 • 6 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 41: Phylicia Barnes By Emily Thompson When 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes disappeared in Baltimore, Maryland, over the Christmas period of 2010, many referred to the case as Baltimore’s Natalee Holloway case but the stark difference in media coverage between the two was overwhelming. The difference was that Natalee was white and Phylicia was African American. Mar 30, 2020 • 5 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 40: Christian Aguilar By Emily Thompson or any parent – no matter the age of their child – one of the worst things that they can experience is their child going missing. In Gainesville, Florida, the Aguilar family experienced this emotional roller coaster when their son, Christian Aguilar, vanished. They were held captive by the uncertainty of Christians faith but still held on to the hope that Christian would be coming home. Mar 23, 2020 • 5 min read
What Happened to Trevor Deely? By Patricia Thompson Nineteen years have gone by since anyone saw a young Irish man named Trevor Deely. On the night of 7th December 2000 he attended his work Christmas party in Dublin and simply vanished. His family have no solid clues and no sightings to pin their hopes on, and no idea if they will ever see him again. Dec 11, 2019 • 4 min read
The Disappearance of Sandy Davidson By Emily Thompson It was a pleasant spring morning on the 23rd of April, 1976, when 3-year-old Sandy Davidson was playing in his grandmother’s garden on St Kilda Street, Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. He followed his dog out of the front gate and vanished, never to be seen again. Dec 7, 2019 • 4 min read
The Disappearance of Cherrie Mahan By Emily Thompson On 22 February, 1985, 8-year-old Cherrie Mahan hopped off her school bus in Winfield Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. She never made it home. A distinctive van had been following the school bus and it was theorized whoever was in this van, abducted Cherrie. Nov 13, 2019 • 4 min read
The Angel of the Meadow By Patricia Thompson It is now almost 10 years ago that Jane Doe was found in Manchester, England. Her skeletal remains were discovered wrapped in a carpet by construction workers on 25th January 2010, on the site of an old car park in an area known as Angel Meadows. Sep 14, 2019 • 3 min read
