MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

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The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new series from master storyteller MrBallen, we’re sharing medical horror stories and diagnostic mysteries that are surgically calibrated to make your blood run cold.From bizarre, unheard-of diseases and miraculous recoveries to strange medical mishaps and unexplainable deaths — you’ll never hear the phrase “heart-stopping” in the same way again. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between MrBallen and Wondery, the award-winning company behind Dr. Death.Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries ad-free right now.

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Thursday · 37 min
Verdict watch in a mother's murder trial. A firefighter's killer wife. Plus, extraditions 101.
In Massachusetts, a jury is deliberating the fate of Lindsay Clancy, a mother who says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children. After California fire captain Rebecca Marodi was stabbed to death by her wife,...
Wednesday · 29 min
Talking Dateline: Conversations at CrimeCon Part 2
In part two of this special edition of Talking Dateline, NBC News’ Ellison Barber, host of the Netflix podcast “Allegedly," sits down with Josh Mankiewicz at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, for CrimeCon 2026. Josh tells Ellison what it’s like...
September 1 · 45 min
A Promise to Helene
When 21-year-old college student Helene Pruszynski is found murdered, the case remains cold for nearly forty years until a new detective uses an innovative method to catch Helene’s killer. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
August 31 · 4 min
What happened to Bianca Carrasco? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5
Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In “Breaking Point,” Josh Mankiewicz examines the disappearance of Bianca Carrasco, a 29-year-old oncology nurse and mother of three, who...
August 27 · 38 min
Showdown in mom's murder trial. Verdict in Microsoft employee murder. Plus, what is postpartum psychosis?
In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney grills final prosecution witnesses after they testify that she knew right from wrong when she killed her children. In Florida, a verdict has been reached in the trial of Mario Fernandez Saldana, a...
August 26 · 28 min
Talking Dateline: Simply Diabolical
Keith Morrison sits down with Dennis Murphy and Dateline producer Michelle Madigan to discuss their episode, “Simply Diabolical.” In May 2016, 29-year-old Michelle Hadley allegedly sent several threatening emails to her ex-boyfriend, Ian Diaz, and his...
August 25 · 45 min
Simply Diabolical
A bizarre cyber-revenge case lands a young woman in jail; an unexpected twist reveals the real culprit. Dennis Murphy reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
August 24 · 3 min
What happened to Niqui McCown? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5
Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In “No Ordinary Sunday,” Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of 28-year-old Marilyn “Niqui” McCown, who vanished in Richmond, Indiana,...
August 20 · 38 min
Lindsay Clancy’s defense. Luigi Mangione’s bombshell courtroom confession. Plus, ghost guns.
In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy is on trial for allegedly murdering her three children. Her family and former colleagues testify for the defense. In New York, Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare...
August 19 · 24 min
Talking Dateline: Conversations at CrimeCon
In a special edition of Talking Dateline, NBC News’ Ellison Barber, host of the Netflix podcast, “Allegedly,” gives Josh Mankiewicz the third degree onstage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, for CrimeCon 2026. Josh tells Ellison how he got his start...
August 18 · 44 min
The House
When Kelly Horn finds out her father, former FBI agent Scott Horn, has been murdered at his house, she is stunned. As police dig into Scott’s past, they begin to think the key to the mystery might be quite close to home. Josh Mankiewicz reports. ...
August 17 · 4 min
What happened to Haleigh Murphy? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5
Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In "Haleigh's Secret," Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of 22-year-old Army veteran and mother Haleigh Murphy, who was last seen...
August 13 · 35 min
A mother's mind before killings. Audio recording of missing mom. Plus, rap lyrics as evidence.
In Massachusetts, young mom Lindsay Clancy is on trial for allegedly murdering her three children. Her psychiatrist testifies about her mental state before killings. In California, Tyler McCain is accused of killing his wife, Nikki, who went missing...
August 12 · 33 min
Talking Dateline: Suspicion in Silver City
Keith Morrison and producer Cassandra Marshall join Blayne Alexander to discuss their Dateline episode, “Suspicion in Silver City.” It’s the story of Cassy Farrington, a young nurse and mother of two in Silver City, New Mexico, whose body was found in...
August 11 · 43 min
Suspicion in Silver City
When the mysterious death of a 23-year-old mother in New Mexico goes unsolved, her family searches for answers. Keith Morrison reports. This episode is available early and ad-free for Dateline Premium subscribers. It will be available for free to all,...
August 10 · 3 min
What happened to Cheryl Scherer? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5
Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In "Gone by Noon," Josh Mankiewicz delves into the disappearance of 19-year-old Cheryl Scherer, who vanished from the Rhodes Pump-Ur-Own gas...
August 6 · 32 min
OnlyFans model accused of murder. Tupac's alleged killer on trial. Plus, milk carton kids.
In Miami, 30-year-old OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney is charged with fatally stabbing her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, in 2022. In Las Vegas, alleged gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis faces trial for the murder of 25-year-old hip-hop star Tupac...
August 5 · 31 min
Talking Dateline: The Day Dee Disappeared
Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Andrea Canning to discuss her episode, “The Day Dee Disappeared.” In April 2021, Dee Warner vanished from her Michigan farm. Investigators pursued multiple leads, but kept coming back to her husband, Dale. In 2023, Dale...
August 4 · 45 min
The Day Dee Disappeared
When Dee Warner vanishes from her farm, her family finds her cars still in the driveway and her wedding ring left behind. Three years later, an X-ray reveals the truth. Andrea Canning reports. This episode is available early and ad-free for Dateline...
August 3 · 4 min
What happened to Ashley Loring Heavy Runner? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5
Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In "Secrets in Big Sky Country," Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of 20-year-old Ashley Loring Heavy Runner. On June 5, 2017, Ashley...

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