Breck Bednar: Targeted Online By Emily G. Thompson Over the past decade, the proliferation of smartphones and social media has made it easy for teenagers to live their lives on the internet, prompting many parents to worry about their children's safety and well-being. In Surrey, England, in 2014, the case of Breck Bednar was a chilling reminder of just how dangerous the internet can be. May 11, 2023 • 11 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 174: Jane Longhurst By Emily G. Thompson It was around 8PM on the 19th of April, 2003, when a motorist saw flames emitting from woodland near a bird sanctuary in Sussex. He immediately called for the fire brigade who arrived on scene in just a matter of minutes. As they extinguished the flames, it quickly became apparent that this was no regular fire... Oct 17, 2022 • 12 min read
Where is Harjinder “Harry” Takhar? By Emily G. Thompson It was the 2nd of October, 2022, when the Takhar family left their home in Telford in the United Kingdom. Harry and his wife, Ran, climbed into the front two seats of the car while two of their children climbed in the back. As they drove, Harry experienced a panic attack and fled from the car. He hasn’t been seen since… Oct 14, 2022 • 7 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 130: Emily Longley By Emily G. Thompson In 2011, a teenage girl was found dead in bed in Dorset, southwest England. By first appearances, it seemed like this was nothing more than a tragic accident. However, it would be soon be discovered that just days earlier, the teenage girl had complained about having a stalker. Investigators would now need to uncover if something much more sinister had actually transpired. Dec 13, 2021 • 6 min read
The Snapchat Murder of Angela Wrightson By Emily G. Thompson In December of 2014, 39-year-old Angela Wrightson was attacked in her home in Hartlepool, England. She was a vulnerable woman who lived alone. The world would recoil in horror when two teenage girls were arrested in connection. They would be more disturbed to learn they had documented the attack on Snapchat. Dec 2, 2021 • 6 min read