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
Morbidology the Podcast – 31: Cassie Cotta By Emily Thompson The two most common early signs of domestic violence are jealousy and controlling behavior. It’s easy for people to say: “why don’t they just leave?” but statistics show that up to 75% of abused women who are murdered are murdered after they leave their partners. Too often, many women do try to leave toxic an… Jan 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 28: Sadie Hartley By Emily Thompson Lancashire is a ceremonial county in North West England. It is made up of beautiful and lush countryside and charming villages. One of the most gorgeous villages in the area is arguably Helmshore. In 2016, however, a jealous obsession was brewing in Helmshore, one which would culminate with the brutal murder of a wealthy businesswoman. Dec 30, 2019 • 5 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
Morbidology the Podcast – 25: Rebecca Middleton By Emily Thompson In the summer of 1996, Bermuda was rocked by the brutal murder of a young tourist and the injustice that ensued, leaving a black cloud hovering over this idyllic English colony. Dec 9, 2019 • 5 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 20: Jordan Davis By Emily Thompson In 2012, much of America was celebrating the re-election of the nation’s first African American president but just three weeks later in Jacksonville, Florida, the murder of an unarmed African American teenager was a bloody reminder of just how far we still have to go in the battle against racism. Nov 4, 2019 • 5 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 16: Angela Allen By Emily Thompson Listen to my podcast The internet provides a cloak for monsters with nefarious thoughts and ideas. It provides these seedy characters easy access to freely consume our homes, thoughts, and lives. Social media is virtually an invisible world. A place where people can choose to be whatever – or whoever – they want to be.… Oct 7, 2019 • 4 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 15: Devon Guzman By Emily Thompson In 2000, 19-year-old Devon Guzman found herself as the star of a tragic tale of love and betrayal among three women and a man. This volatile mix of teenage angst and jealousy would eventually lead to a brutal murder. Sep 29, 2019 • 3 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 14: Carlos DeLuna By Emily Thompson The death penalty. It’s easily one of the biggest debates in America. Now those who agree with the death penalty like to imagine that the state never gets it wrong. However, that’s just not the case. The case of Carlos DeLuna is not a lesson in justice, but injustice. It truly lays bare America’s broken… Sep 23, 2019 • 3 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 13: Raul & Brisenia Flores By Emily Thompson The case of Shawna Forde is a bizarre and tragic tale which highlights the dangers of militia groups. She first began making headlines in 2009, when she claimed to have been targeted for a series of violent incidents in Everett, Washington. According to Forde, she was the victim of Mexican drug cartel retribution for her… Sep 9, 2019 • 4 min read
