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Morbidology

Morbidology
True Crime
Child Abuse
Murder
Domestic Violence
Child Protective Services
Mental Health
Murder Investigation
FBI
Florida
Northern Ireland
Crime Investigation
Nicole Lovell
Kendrick Lee
Evelyn Udell
Bullying
Ashling Murphy
New York City
Love, Lust, Fear
Riley Crossman
Homicide

Morbidology is an award-winning weekly true crime podcast that goes beyond the headlines. Created and hosted by true crime author Emily G. Thompson, each episode weaves investigative research with occasional primary audio to reconstruct some of the world's most disturbing murders.Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

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Nine-year-old Jimmy Ryce stepped off his school bus on the afternoon of the 11th of September, 1995. It was a short walk to his home in Redlands, Florida. It should have taken him less than five minutes to reach the front door. But Jimmy never made i... more

In March 1960, three women from Chicago checked into a lodge at Starved Rock State Park for a four-day break. They had lunch, laced up their boots, and walked out into the canyons. Nobody ever saw them alive again.

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On the evening of 11 August, 1978, Paul Connell returned to his home in Swansea, Australia, to find his wife and two youngest children missing. The house had been ransacked and broken into. Just a few moments after he returned, he received a strange ... more

It was the 18th of February, 2014, and on West Lombard Street in Springfield, Missouri, a man was raking leaves in his front yard. Then a little girl came around the corner. She had her phone in hand, stopping now and then to snap a selfie. That was ... more

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Recent Guests

Dwayne 'Keefe D' Davis
Alleged participant in Tupac's murder, currently awaiting trial.
Episode: Introducing: The Crime Scene Weekly
Jeanine Grinsell
A bright, ambitious 16-year-old student known for her intelligence and leadership qualities.
Episode: 301: Jeanine Grinsell & Laurie McKenna
Laurie McKenna
A close friend of Jeanine Grinsell who survived the horrific attack.
Episode: 301: Jeanine Grinsell & Laurie McKenna
Carl Miller
Investigative journalist
Episode: Listen Now: Kill List
Jake Deptula
Host of the Strictly Stalking podcast
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Episode: Introducing: lovelustfear

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Emily G. Thompson
Host and creator of Morbidology; true crime author and researcher who leads in-depth case narratives.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Too much focus on the murderer

    I’ve enjoyed this podcast over the years but am starting to notice the attention given to the murderer is not warranted. For example, in the latest episode, the host goes into detail about his time in prison, his health issues and how he dies. I don’t really care to hear that nor give any more attention to a homicidal maniac. Simply saying “he died in prison” is enough information, in my opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cara -123
    United States16 days ago
  • Great but…

    Love the content of the show. The frequency, length, and repetitiveness of ad breaks is infuriating.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LibraMom4
    United States19 days ago
  • Don’t Change A Thing!

    I love the long-format. If I want to read a summary or one article on a case; I would look it up on a search engine. (I tend to be wary of 27-30 minute episodes)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crissy1218
    United Statesa month ago
  • If you’re blinded by your own politics…

    you might hear the host describing how the child victim’s parents allowed a far-right group to use their child’s murder to further their racist agenda and completely miss the facts that the parents were negligent and allowed convicted child predators access to their own daughter, made excuses for them when they were caught abusing her, and then took zero responsibility when she wound up endangered, missing, and likely murdered.

    If you hear all that and call it politics being shoved down your th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeachStreet
    United Statesa month ago
  • Improper pronunciation

    Unbelievable that the host is still improperly pronouncing words. Still ignorant and uneducated.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PodcastJunkie25
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, well-researched storytelling with empathy for victims.
Loves the narrator's voice and deep-dive detail, though pacing and production polish receive mixed feedback.
Ads have grown, but the quality of cases remains strong and engaging.

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Apple Podcasts
#143
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#189
Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#194
Philippines/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#207
Denmark/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#221
United Arab Emirates/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#224
New Zealand/True Crime

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314: Blaze Bernstein
Q: What happened to Blaze that night?
Blaze was picked up by Samuel Woodward, where they hung out at Borrego Park. Woodward claims that things escalated when Blaze allegedly tried to photograph him, which led to a fatal confrontation where Woodward stabbed Blaze multiple times.
305: Terry Neely
Q: Did you find it pleasurable or exciting, or was this just a matter?
Angela Simpson stated it was just necessary; she viewed it as a job that needed to be done.
Introducing: The Crime Scene Weekly
Q: What does Keefe D claim about his involvement in Tupac's murder?
He asserts he did not participate in the murder and believes he had immunity for his previous confessions, which he made to save others from harsher legal consequences.
Introducing: The Crime Scene Weekly
Q: What happened on the night of September 7th, 1996?
Tupac was shot in Las Vegas while riding in a BMW with Suge Knight after leaving a Mike Tyson fight, leading to his eventual death days later.

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The show delivers deeply researched true crime storytelling, focusing on complex family dynamics, investigative processes, and courtroom developments. Episodes combine narrative reconstruction with primary audio and public records to illuminate cases from multiple angles, often featuring overlooked victims and systemic issues in investigations. Notable strengths include meticulous detail, empathetic treatment of families, and a preference for lesser-known cases, which helps listeners gain a broader understanding of how crimes unfold and are adjudicated. A distinctive element is the host's clear, direct narration paired with documentary-style sourcing that emphasizes victims and justice over sensationalism.

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2. Jeanine Grinsell
3. Laurie McKenna
4. Carl Miller
5. Jake Deptula

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