Morbidology the Podcast – 212: Britanny Zimmermann By Emily G. Thompson In times of peril, we rely on police to come to our aid swiftly and effectively when we call the emergency number. These numbers exist to ensure our safety and provide us with a sense of security. However, what happens when they system created to help people fails? In 2008, an incident in Madison, Wisconsin, called into question the reliability of such a system. Jul 10, 2023 • 5 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 182: Bart & Krista Halderson By Emily G. Thompson On paper, the Halderson family seemed to have it all; a stable and loving marriage, a successful son that made them proud, and even a cabin for vacationing on the picturesque White Lake. In summer of 2021, however, cracks in the quintessential all-American family began to emerge, culminating with a very peculiar disappearance… Dec 12, 2022 • 4 min read
Morbidology the Podcast – 161: The Schaffhausen Family By Emily G. Thompson River Falls is a college town in Wisconsin of around 15,000 residents. It’s located around 25 minutes southeast of St. Paul, making it the perfect commuter town for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. In summer of 2012, police and paramedics in the town were asked to conduct a welfare check at the home of a family. As they entered, the distinct smell of gas emanated in the air but there was no sign of anybody. That was until they proceeded upstairs and entered a bedroom that was splattered with blood. Jul 18, 2022 • 6 min read
The Cold Case Confession to the Murder of Carrie Ann Jopek By Emily G. Thompson In 1982, 13-year-old Carrie Ann Jopek vanished after getting suspended from school in Cudahy, Wisconsin. It would take 33 years before the case was cracked. Jan 27, 2022 • 4 min read
