Morbidology

Santa Cruz, California, is renowned for its secure, laid-back beach atmosphere. Boasting white sandy beaches and a charming boardwalk, it remains a favoured destination for tourists. It was the peak of summer season in 2015. The city was abuzz with holiday makers, while residential neighbourhoods were filled with children off school for the holidays. On the 25th of July, everything changed, as the entire city’s focus shifted to the search for a missing girl. SPONSORS - UNFOLD: Thank you to UNFOLD for sponsoring this episode! Are you ready to welcome a more balanced life? Morbidology listeners get a 15% discount and a complimentary 30-minute trial at: https://cristinabonnet.com/ Zocdoc: Thank you to Zocdoc for sponsoring this episode! Zocdoc is the only free app that lets you find and book doctors who are patient reviewed, take your insurance & are available when you need them. To find a & book a top rated doctor today. Visit: https://zocdoc.com/morbidology 4Patriots: Thank you to 4Patriots for sponsoring this episode! In times of uncertainty, it’s crucial to be prepared. Many people worry about the possibility of enduring prolonged periods without essential resources like electricity or even food. Get all of their deals at: https://4patriots.com/morbidology SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-233-maddy-middleton PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3527306/advertisement

"From Wondery, and hosted by Laura Beil - The new season of Dr. Death, BAD MAGIC is a story of miraculous cures, magic and murder. When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the world turn to him for their last chance. As medical experts praise Serhat Gumrukcu’s genius, the company he co-founded rockets in value to over half a billion dollars. But when a team of researchers makes a startling discovery, they begin to suspect the brilliant doctor is hiding a secret. You can listen to Dr. Death: Bad Magic exclusively and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: https://wondery.app.link/DRDS4_morb This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3527306/advertisement

The trend of online dating continues to surge in popularity each year. Yet, alongside its widespread appeal, the realm of online dating harbours its own set of dangers. The veiled nature of interactions through digital screens allows individuals to craft personas that may diverge significantly from their actual identities. Women could be meeting the man of their dreams, or their worst nightmare. In 2016, a mother in Seattle, Washington, vanished after a date with a man she had met online. SPONSORS - UNFOLD: Thank you to UNFOLD for sponsoring this episode! Are you ready to welcome a more balanced life? Morbidology listeners get a 15% discount and a complimentary 30-minute trial at: https://cristinabonnet.com/ Kenshi Yonezu: Thank you to Kenshi Yonezu for sponsoring this episode! His song "Spinning Globe" features in the new Studio Ghibli film The Boy and the Heron. Spinning Globe is available on all streaming platforms. SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-232-ingrid-lyne PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3527306/advertisement

Sylacauga is a small town in central Alabama, nestled amid the rolling hills and forests of Talladega County. Back in the 1990s, this tight-knit community was so diminutive that it lacked fundamental establishments such as motels, restaurants, or even a solitary traffic signal. The town's limited size fostered a culture where nearly everyone was familiar with each other. Within the context of small-town Alabama, individuals within the LGBTQ+ community often chose to conceal their identities. Many found solace in relocating to the more embracing city of Birmingham. In 1999, the world would come to learn exactly why. 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. SmartLabels: Thank you to SmartLabels for sponsoring this episode! Say goodbye to countless minutes rummaging through storage bins for your Halloween decorations with SmartLabels. Download their app on the app store and buy their QR labels at: https://www.qrsmartlabels.com/collections/frontpage SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-231-billy-jack-gaither PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3527306/advertisement

While it is often said that the most dangerous predators conceal themselves in plain sight, the unsettling reality is that not all of these people masquerade as harmless. Some have the convictions to back up their disturbing backgrounds, but still, they can find a way to worm themselves into people’s lives. In the year 2020, a mother from Davenport, Iowa, confronted the stark reality that certain individuals can too often remain consistent in their harmful ways. SPONSORS - Obscure Appalachia: Thank you to Obscure Appalachia for sponsoring this episode! Join Candis each week as she delves into the eerie and paranormal tales from the Appalachian mountains. Subscribe to Obscure Appalachia on all podcast platforms: https://obscureappalachia.com/ Babbel: Thank you to Babbel for sponsoring this episode! Learn a new language in as little as three weeks with Babbel. Their brief 10-minute lessons are curated by over 150 language experts. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription at: https://babbel.com/morbidology SmartLabels: Thank you to SmartLabels for sponsoring this episode! Say goodbye to countless minutes rummaging through storage bins for your Fall and Thanksgiving decorations with SmartLabels. Download their app on the app store and buy their QR labels at: https://www.qrsmartlabels.com/collections/frontpage SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-230-breasia-terrell PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3527306/advertisement