360: Tracy Latimer
11 May - 1 hour 1 minTracy Latimer was twelve years old and severely disabled. She had cerebral palsy, couldn't walk or talk, and lived in constant pain. On the morning of Sunday, October 24th, 1993, her mother, Laura, prepared to take the other children to church in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Tracy’s father, Robert, stayed behind on the farm with Tracy. What happened that morning would spark a national debate about euthanasia, mercy killing, and the rights of people with disabilities that would divide Canada for decades to come.
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359: Daniel Handley
It was 2 October, 1994, when nine-year-old Daniel Handley set off on his BMX from the estate where he lived in Beckton, London. He had no clue there were predators circling the estate, hunting for a boy just like him… SPONSORS: Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ Squarespace: Squarespace is the all in one platform for building your online presence. Free trial at http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY & use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for 10% off a website or domain. Omaha Steaks: Get premium protein plus $35 off with code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://www.omahasteaks.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.
45 mins
4 May Finished
358: Toyah Cordingley
On Sunday, October 21st, 2018, a young woman drove north from Cairns to Wangetti Beach. She parked her car in the camping ground and walked along the sand with her dog. By nightfall, her boyfriend found the car abandoned, keys in the ignition…. SPONSORS: Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ Gusto: Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software for small businesses. Get three months free at: https://gusto.com/morbidology Squarespace: Squarespace is the all in one platform for building your online presence. Free trial at http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY & use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for 10% off a website or domain. Omaha Steaks: Get premium protein plus $35 off with code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://www.omahasteaks.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.
55 mins
27 April Finished
357: Davontae Williams
It was a routine morning for the 911 dispatch centre in Arlington, Texas. But then a phone call came in that shattered the peace. A mother was on the other end of the line, and she said that her nine-year-old son was unresponsive. SPONSORS: Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ Gusto: Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software for small businesses. Get three months free at: https://gusto.com/morbidology Squarespace: Squarespace is the all in one platform for building your online presence. Free trial at http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY & use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for 10% off a website or domain. Omaha Steaks: Get premium protein plus $35 off with code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://www.omahasteaks.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.
45 mins
20 April Finished
356: Lisa Marie Kimmell
On the afternoon of March 25th, 1988, eighteen-year-old Lisa Marie Kimmell left Denver, Colorado, in her black Honda CRX. She was driving north through Wyoming to pick up her boyfriend in Cody. From there, they'd continue to Billings to visit a friend in the hospital. It was supposed to be a straightforward eight-hour drive. It was anything but… SPONSORS: Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ Gusto: Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software for small businesses. Get three months free at: https://gusto.com/morbidology Squarespace: Squarespace is the all in one platform for building your online presence. Free trial at http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY & use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for 10% off a website or domain. Omaha Steaks: Get premium protein plus $35 off with code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://www.omahasteaks.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.
56 mins
13 April Finished
355: The Laurel Murders
In the early morning hours of 4 November, 2022, the small town of Laurel in Nebraska was asleep. Then suddenly, there was an explosion coming from a home along Elm Street. Neighbours looked out of their windows to see smoke coming from one of the homes. SPONSORS: Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ Gusto: Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software for small businesses. Get three months free at: https://gusto.com/morbidology Squarespace: Squarespace is the all in one platform for building your online presence. Free trial at http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY & use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for 10% off a website or domain. Omaha Steaks: Get premium protein plus $35 off with code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://www.omahasteaks.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.
55 mins
6 April Finished