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Morbidology the Podcast - 148: Heather Robinson & Brenda Pinter

Morbidology the Podcast – 148: Heather Robinson & Brenda Pinter

By Emily G. Thompson

In February of 2017, a woman in Brandon, Mississippi, would call police after a man shot her in the thigh as she was out jogging. This one phone call would lead to the discovery of another crime scene, followed by a 2,000 mile manhunt which left behind in its wake, a trail of carnage and […]

Apr 18, 2022 • 5 min read

Morbidology the Podcast - 147: Mujey Dumbuya

Morbidology the Podcast – 147: Mujey Dumbuya

By Emily G. Thompson

Mujey Dumbuya and her family had come to the United States for pastures greener. After their home country of Sierra Leonne became embroiled in civil war, they thought that United States would be a place of safety. In 2018, however, Mujey vanished after leaving her home to catch a bus to school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fear immediately encompassed her family, even more so because she had been scheduled to testify against a man that she had accused of sexually abusing her.

Apr 11, 2022 • 7 min read

Morbidology the Podcast - 146: Joleen Cummings

Morbidology the Podcast – 146: Joleen Cummings

By Emily G. Thompson

In spring of 2018, a mother of three vanished from Hilliard in Florida. According to her estranged husband, she was probably off “on a bender somewhere.” However, as an investigation was launched, two suspicious people from within the woman’s life emerged, ultimately leading to a grim conclusion.

Apr 4, 2022 • 7 min read

Michele Kalina & The Babies in the Closet

Michele Kalina & The Babies in the Closet

By Emily G. Thompson

In July of 2010, a young woman opened her mother's closet and came across a gruesome discovery: the remains of five babies.

Mar 31, 2022 • 5 min read

Morbidology the Podcast - 145: Sylvie Cachey

Morbidology the Podcast – 145: Sylvie Cachey

By Emily G. Thompson

SoHo House Hotel is a members-only hotel located in the heart of New York City. It’s long been a playpen for the rich and famous. While it’s not the sort of hotel where grisly acts occur, in December of 2010, a guest would complain of water leaking from the ceiling. Hotel management went to investigate and what they found in the hotel room directly above would shatter the idyl of the celebrity hotspot.

Mar 28, 2022 • 6 min read

The Satanic Sacrifice of Elyse Pahler

The Satanic Sacrifice of Elyse Pahler

By Emily G. Thompson

It was 1995 when 15-year-old Elyse Pahler was lured from her home in Arroyo Grande, California. Unbeknownst to Elyse, three teenage boys believed they had made a pact with Satan.

Mar 24, 2022 • 4 min read

Morbidology the Podcast - 143: Melissa Huggins Jones

Morbidology the Podcast – 143: Melissa Huggins Jones

By Emily G. Thompson

In May of 2016, a newly-divorced mother-of-two moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, to start afresh. Instead, however, she would find herself the victim of a random and chilling crime, a crime that struck fear into the heart of the community. The case became a disturbing reminder that sometimes, people will do anything for money, and sometimes, you can become a victim in the sanctity of your own home.

Mar 14, 2022 • 7 min read

The Tragic Case of Pamela Ann Daughtry

The Tragic Case of Pamela Ann Daughtry

By Emily G. Thompson

In August 2015, Pamela Ann Daughtry text her daughter asking for help. Her teenage son had gone into an outburst. When her daughter arrived, it was already too late.

Mar 10, 2022 • 3 min read

Morbidology the Podcast - 142: Jose Perez

Morbidology the Podcast – 142: Jose Perez

By Emily G. Thompson

It was around 6AM the 16th of June, 2013, when a man who was recovering from open heart surgery came across a grisly scene as he was talking an early morning walk on Old Bayleaf Road near the reservoir in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Mar 7, 2022 • 6 min read

The Grindr Murder of Paul Jefferies

The Grindr Murder of Paul Jefferies

By Emily G. Thompson

In February of 2016, Paul Jefferies was found dead in his home. He had been the victim of a brutal and frenzied attack. Shortly after his murder, a teenage boy appeared in hospital with injuries. He claimed they were self-inflicted, but was he really telling the truth?

Mar 3, 2022 • 4 min read

Morbidology the Podcast - 141: Grace Packer

Morbidology the Podcast – 141: Grace Packer

By Emily G. Thompson

Abington Township is a safe, close-knit community located in the first-ring suburb of Pennsylvania. There’s around 55,000 residents, mostly drawn to the area due to its accessibility, affordability and diversity. In 2016, a teenage girl was reported missing in Abington Township. The investigation would be hampered by her adoptive mother’s reluctance to assist investigators. This only begged the question: did she know more than she was letting on?

Feb 28, 2022 • 8 min read

The Halloween Beheading Murder of Patricia Ward

The Halloween Beheading Murder of Patricia Ward

By Emily G. Thompson

It was Halloween of 2014 when residents of a Long Island community witnessed a man dragging a beheaded body into the street. By first appearances, it was nothing more than a macabre Halloween prank. On closer inspection, however, it was more than just a prank.

Feb 24, 2022 • 4 min read