254: Matthew Pyke

First responders in Norton Shores, Michigan, were responding to a report of an unresponsive teenage boy one July morning in 2022. When they entered the home, they were disgusted. It was filled with trash, and faeces were smeared over the door handles and carpets. This was only the beginning. SPONSORS -  CBDX: If you’re struggling with sleep, check out CBDX’s Lights Out THC+CBN Sleep Gummies. Get 20% off with code “MORBIDOLOGY” at: http://cbdx.com/ Gusto: Gusto is an online payroll and benefts software built for small businesses. Get three months free at: http://gusto.com/morbidology SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-podcast/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

One morning in September of 2019, paramedics were directed to a home in the village of Kempton, Pennsylvania. A 911 call had come in from a frantic mother. She described finding her children hanging from the rafters of the basement. SPONSORS - AquaTru: Join 98% of customers who say their drinking water is cleaner, safer, & healthier! Use code “MORBIDOLOGY” for 20% off at: https://aquatru.com Dancemoon: Get 10% off your JustHang squeegee with code "EASYHANG" at: https://bit.ly/4gm3Mja SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-podcast/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

In the 1990s, the boundary between Fox Chase and Abington wasn’t just geographic, it was cultural. Fox Chase was gritty, tight-knit, and proud; Abington was cleaner, wealthier, and more restrained. The rivalry between teens from both sides simmered with class tension and pride, often exploding into fights. One winter night in 1994, that tension boiled over and turned violent. SPONSORS -  Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ Schedule35: Get 15% off at the most trusted consumer psilocybin brand in North America with code "MORBIDOLOGY at: http://schedule35.co/ AirDoctor: Did you know indoor air can be 100x more polluted than outside air? Get up to $300 off with promo code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: http://airdoctorpro.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

On a quiet Sunday morning in 1989, members of a small church in Lakeville, Indiana, gathered for their service. They sat chatting amongst themselves in the pews waiting for the pastor. He was always there on time. Early, in fact. But the minutes ticked past and he failed to show... SPONSORS - Schedule 35: Schedule35’s is on a mission to de-stigmatize and educate on the science and real-world benefits of psilocybin. Ready to have your best day ever? Get 15% off with code “MORBIDOLOGY” at: https://www.schedule35.co/ Tovik: Tovik has a special offer for our listeners, can you can get started with 2,000 words on your website translated for free. Just visit  https://tovik.app/morbidology SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-podcast/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow the show now so you don’t miss a single story. Listen and follow here: https://link.podtrac.com/edyi9xjh Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.