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.SPONSORS -June’s Journey: Thank you to June’s Journey for sponsoring this episode! The objective of this murder-mystery game is to find objects that are hidden within beautiful, colorful and carefully crafted scenes. Download June’s Journey for free on the Apple app store and Google Play.PODCAST PROMOS -Citizen Detective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/citizen-detective/id1451873206Tapes from the Darkside: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tapes-from-the-darkside/id1497477141SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-161-the-schaffhausen-familyPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak
It was around dusk on the 24th of May, 2014, in Birkdale, Auckland, New Zealand. Blessie Gotingco had just finished up her shift at a local insurance company, and had planned on getting the bus home. The walk from the bus stop to Blessie’s home was something that she feared; the streets were not well lit and walking alone could be quite daunting. As it transpired, Blessie had every reason to fear. She never made it home that night, and an interview with a neighbour would uncover that they had heard something very ominous…SPONSORS -Feals CBD: Thank you to Feals CBD for sponsoring this episode! Feals offers premium CBD delivered right to your front door! It can keep your head clear and your mind fresh. Get 50% off and free shipping at: https://feals.com/MORBIDOLOGYMagic Mind: Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode! Magic Mind is the first productivity shot, filled with 12 active ingredients designed to stimulate focus, creativity, energy and motivation. Get 40% off at: https://magicmind.co/morbidologySHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-160-blessie-gotingcoPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak
It was summer of 2014, when there was a knock at the front door of a family’s home in Spring, Texas. A teenage girl opened up the door to see a FedEx delivery driver. She informed him her parents weren’t home and to call back later. He returned sometime later, but this time, he kicked the front door in and barged into the family’s home. The actions of that man inside that home would poignantly illustrate the widespread impact of family violence.SPONSORS -Magic Mind: Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode! Magic Mind is the first productivity shot, filled with 12 active ingredients designed to stimulate focus, creativity, energy and motivation. Get 40% off at: https://magicmind.co/morbidologyBetterHelp: Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! Is there is something that interferes with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Get matched with a counsellor today: https://betterhelp.com/morbidologyTruebill: Thank you to Truebill for sponsoring this episode! It’s time to fight back against scammy subscriptions with Truebill. On average, people save $750. Save today at: https://truebill.com/morbidologySHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-159-the-stay-murdersPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak
It was February of 2021 when a little boy was reported missing in Middleton, Ohio, by his mother and her boyfriend. An extensive and exhaustive search for the little boy commenced, but it wouldn’t take long before somebody made a disturbing confession, a confession that would lead to shockwaves across the nation and across social media. SPONSORS -Gymondo: Thank you to Gymondo for sponsoring this episode! Gymondo is an online fitness & well-being platform. Start a 14 day free trial & get 50% off your annual membership with the promo code “morbidology” at: https://bit.ly/gymondo-morbidologyBest Fiends: Thank you to Best Fiends for sponsoring this episode! Engage your brain with this fun puzzle and collect cute monsters along the way. Best Fiends is a free to download app game available on the app store and Google Play.Smile Brilliant: Thank you to Smile Brilliant for sponsoring this episode! Smile Brilliant offer affordable teeth care for a fraction of the price, including teeth whitening, custom-fitted night guards and more. Get 20% off your order with the promo code “MORBIDOLOGY” at: https://smilebrilliant.com/SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-158-james-hutchinsonPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72AkDark Ambient Music - 'abyss' by Rexlambo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC4aDyPAOuU
It was autumn of 2012, when a young student at the University of New Hampshire, left a late night class to drive to a friend’s apartment. According to the friend, she never showed up. An investigation into the disappearance was launched and investigators would reveal a dark underbelly to the world of BDSM, a world where consent is key but a world where sometimes, sadistic people are lurking, ready to take advantage.SPONSORS -June’s Journey: Thank you to June’s Journey for sponsoring this episode! The objective of this murder-mystery game is to find objects that are hidden within beautiful, colorful and carefully crafted scenes. Download June’s Journey for free on the Apple app store and Google Play.Smile Brilliant: Thank you to Smile Brilliant for sponsoring this episode! Smile Brilliant offer affordable teeth care for a fraction of the price, including teeth whitening, custom-fitted night guards and more. Get 20% off your order with the code “MORBIDOLOGY” : https://smilebrilliant.com/morbidologyAgainst the Odds: Thank you to Wondery's Against the Odds for sponsoring this episode! It is an immersive podcast that shares thrilling stories of survival. Listen on all podcast platforms or ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app.SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-157-lizzi-marriottPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyPODCAST PROMO - What's Up Doc - https://whatsupdocpodcast.com/Audio Credit:Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak
"On May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was found fatally shot in a car on a dark North Hollywood street. The prime suspect was her husband, famed actor Robert Blake. But Bonny, a longtime con artist, had plenty of enemies. She left behind a trail of men she’d scammed, and she had a volatile relationship with Christian Brando, the troubled son of movie star Marlon Brando. Not since the O.J. Simpson case had the eyes of the nation been so fixated on a homicide. The search for Bonny’s killer took detectives on an eleven-month odyssey across the country and through Hollywood's underbelly of hustlers, drug addicts, and would-be hitmen. It would be the most expensive murder investigation in LAPD history to date. This is the story of Robert and Bonny’s toxic relationship, her shocking murder, and his chaotic trial. Did actor Robert Blake kill his wife? Or was the murder someone else's vendetta?From Wondery, and the team behind the hit series Hollywood & Crime (The Dating Game Killer, The Wonderland Murders, Death of Starlet) comes a six-part series about love, obsession and fame gone wrong. Co-hosted by Tracy Pattin and Josh Lucas.Listen Now: https://wondery.fm/Morbidology_TEOBLB
It was around 10PM 12th of December, 2012, when paramedics in Sarasota, Florida, were called to a home where it was reported that a young girl had stopped breathing. When they arrived, it quickly became apparent that the case was much more complex than the caller had portrayed. Not only was the young girl not breathing, she had evident ligature marks across her body.SPONSORS -Vodacast: Thank you to Vodacast for sponsoring this episode! Vodacast is a brand new podcast app. What sets it apart is that they provide deeper, digital stories. You can listen to your favorite podcast while immersing yourself in some bonus content from that episode: https://vodacast.com/Truebill: Thank you to Truebill for sponsoring this episode! It’s time to fight back against scammy subscriptions with Truebill. On average, people save $750. Save today at: https://truebill.com/morbidologyGymondo: Thank you to Gymondo for sponsoring this episode! Gymondo is an online fitness & well-being platform. Start a 14 day free trial & get 50% off your annual membership with the promo code “morbidology” at: https://www.gymondo.comCall Me Curious: Thank you to Call Me Curious for sponsoring this episode! From Wondery, CALL ME CURIOUS is a podcast hosted by Nikki Boyer that finally gives you definitive answers to life's burning questions. Listen on all podcast platforms.Persona: Thank you to Persona for sponsoring this episode! Hundreds of millions of dollars, gone. Some of the richest people on the planet, giant companies, banks— all conned out of their fortunes by one man. A man that many of his own victims call a genius: Gilbert Chikli. Listen on all podcast platforms.SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-156-melissa-stoddardPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak
Hobe Sound is an exurban area located near West Palm Beach in Florida. People are drawn to the area by its pristine beaches and unspoiled parks. In 2016, however, residents of the quaint area would come together to search for a missing woman. The woman had kept a detailed journal, and this journal would bring to the forefront of the investigation some very suspicious characters, including a violence-prone ex-husband, a potential new boyfriend, and an obsessive ventriloquist.SOONSORS -Ana Luisa: Thank you to Ana Luisa for sponsoring this episode! Make Mom’s Day and treat her to new jewelry pieces with Ana Luisa’s Buy One, Get One 40% OFF sale! One piece for her, and one piece for you: https://shop.analuisa.com/morbidologyBetterHelp: Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! Is there is something that interferes with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Get matched with a counsellor today: https://betterhelp.com/morbidologySmile Brilliant: Thank you to Smile Brilliant for sponsoring this episode! Smile Brilliant offer affordable teeth care for a fraction of the price, including teeth whitening, custom-fitted night guards and more. Get 20% off your order with the code “MORBIDOLOGY” : https://smilebrilliant.com/morbidologyPersona: Thank you to Persona for sponsoring this episode! Hundreds of millions of dollars, gone. Some of the richest people on the planet, giant companies, banks— all conned out of their fortunes by one man. A man that many of his own victims call a genius: Gilbert Chikli. Listen on all podcast platforms.SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-155-tricia-toddPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak
Introducing the true crime podcast Persona: The French Deception— the story of Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time. What does it feel like to pick up the phone and scam someone out of $50 million? Host and award-winning journalist, Evan Ratliff, investigates how Chikli successfully duped some of the world’s most powerful people into handing over their fortunes. He explores how Chikli evaded the law for years and became a Robin Hood-like hero. More than just a tale of criminal genius, this is a show about the moment we’re living in right now — the golden age of scammers — and the power of seduction. But what happens when the fantasy we’ve been lured into finally crumbles away? For all that and more, follow “Persona: The French Deception” wherever you get your podcasts. Or you can listen early on Amazon Music or early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app: https://wondery.fm/M_Persona
Celebration is a 10.7-square mile master planned community located in Florida. It was designed by Disney in the 1990s, so it’s probably not much of a surprise that it’s just a stone’s throw away from the theme parks. The community is extremely charming, and was inspired by Walt Disney’s dream of creating a “perfect Utopian city” and it looks like small-town America of the mid-20th century. In January of 2020, however, residents of Celebration awoke to the grisly news that a mass murder had taken place in their picturesque community, a mass murder that would show that oftentimes, outward appearances can be deceiving… SPONSORS -Vodacast: Thank you to Vodacast for sponsoring this episode! Vodacast is a brand new podcast app. What sets it apart is that they provide deeper, digital stories. You can listen to your favorite podcast while immersing yourself in some bonus content from that episode: https://vodacast.com/Daily Harvest: Thank you to Daily Harvest for sponsoring this episode! Let’s be real, we could all get more fruit and veggies into our diet. Daily Harvest offer the most amazing and delicious foods, delivered right to your door. Get $40 off your first box at: https://dailyharvest.com/morbidologyBest Fiends: Thank you to Best Fiends for sponsoring this episode! Engage your brain with this fun puzzle and collect cute monsters along the way. Best Fiends is a free to download app game available on the app store and Google Play.SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-154-the-todt-familyPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak