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Morbid

Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart

It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor.

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  • May 7, 2019 · 1 hr 4 min

    Israel Keyes Part 2

    Here we are, back again to go even deeper into the enigma that is Israel Keyes. This guy was a true monster and the details of his confessed crimes seem almost too horrific to be real. In Part 2, we go deeper into his three murders that we mentioned in Part 1 and we also discuss his motivations, his quirks and plug a great investigative podcast about this case, True Crime Bullshit. Come on in, the water is murky and poisonous. Sources: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2018/05/18/uns

  • Apr 27, 2019 · 47 min

    Israel Keyes Part 1

    Israel Keyes is one of those cases that will have you wondering why he isn't talked about more when it comes to prolific and BRUTAL serial killers. Using a home base in Anchorage, Alaska, this douche rocket took lives all over the lower states on a killing spree that spanned miles and years. His patience, planning and savagery are honestly unmatched. In Part 1 we will take a look at his religious upbringing, some of his weird self imposed rules and three of the confirmed murders attributed to hi

  • Apr 25, 2019 · 58 min

    The Halloween Party Murder of Chelsea Bruck Not-So-Mini Morbid

    This is an Alaina "Mini", so it is not mini in the slightest but trust us, it is well worth the time. The tragic, twisting and truly horrifying tale of 22 year old Chelsea Bruck's disappearance from a massive Halloween party in Monroe Country, Michigan in 2014 will keep you guessing and unfortunately, it will leave you angry as hell.       Visit Murder Apparel and use our code MORBID for a 25% discount on your order Check out KillerTrace and use our code MORBID2018 for discount on your order So

  • Apr 18, 2019 · 1 hr 1 min

    Kurt Cobain Part 2

    In the conclusion to our deep dive into the death of Kurt Cobain, we talk about the crime scene in more depth, the events leading up to Kurt's eventual discovery, Courtney Love's possible role and the investigation that still has us scratching our heads. Did Kurt die by his own hand that day in his Seattle greenhouse, or was someone else behind the shotgun? This case is a real mystery....or is it?

  • Apr 16, 2019 · 27 min

    Christina Paolilla & Chris Snyder Mini Morbid

    Christine Paolilla was the "ugly" duckling who blossomed into an "irresistible" swan, thanks to new friends Rachael Koloroutis and Tiffany Rowell who took the struggling new girl in school under their wings. Suddenly Christine had friends, popularity and a new boyfriend Chris Snyder. But, there are people in this world who truly bite the hands that feed them and Christine did just that. This Mini Morbid may make you think twice about who you trust.

  • Apr 12, 2019 · 47 min

    Kurt Cobain Part 1

    Ash is back, guys! Rejoice with us and also get super bummed out because it has been 25 years since the world lost a certain musical icon. In this two-parter, we will begin by diving into the legendary Kurt Cobain's childhood, rise to fame with Nirvana , meeting and spawning with Courtney Love and his tragic downfall. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we theorize what actually happened to Kurt and talk more about Courtney Love, the crime scene and the physics behind that supposedly self inflicted shot

  • Apr 6, 2019 · 49 min

    The Body Farm Solo Mini Morbid

    It's all Alaina today guys and she is giving you the dirty details about what happens when we die, how corpses are identified in various states of decomposition and what makes Dr. Bill Bass' Body Farm so unbelievably fascinating. Hope you like maggots, weirdos. Because...they are going to eat you someday.

  • Apr 2, 2019 · 54 min

    The Horrific Murder of Jason Sweeney Mini Morbid

    16 year old Jason Sweeney was a sweet, kind, hard working kid with a bright future. Unfortunately, Jason also unknowingly surrounded himself with  jealous,violent people who posed as his friends only to end it all for him. This case is brutal. Sources: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-06-29-0306290275-story.html https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20150220_Man_resentenced_to_life_without_parole_in_the_brutal_2003_slaying_of_Fishtown_teen.html http://malefactorsregister.com/wp/

  • Mar 28, 2019 · 58 min

    Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo Part 2

    In the conclusion of this disgusting story, Ash and Alaina discuss Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy's tragic last days and lament over The Deal With The Devil. Things don't get any better in this half of the tale, but at least Karla has jowls now. Sources: Invisible Darkness: The Strange Case Of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka by Stephen Williams https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/key-events-in-the-bernardo-homolka-case-1.933128 https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/iiclr/pdf/vol7p193.pdf https://www.n

  • Mar 24, 2019 · 33 min

    Crystal Mangum Mini Morbid

    You may know this name from a larger scandal but Crystal Mangum went down a dark path that ended in jail time. Take a listen to her story in Ash's Mini Morbid.

  • Mar 21, 2019 · 51 min

    Part 1 Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo “The Ken and Barbie Killers”

    Canadians, you know this case all too well. It is vile, horrific and unjust to say the least. Karla Homolka and her husband Paul Bernardo AKA "The Scarborough Rapist" terrorized and murdered young women in Ontario during the late 80s/early 90s, including Karla's own younger sister, until they were finally stopped and locked up for good....at least one of them was. In this two part investigation into their life and crimes, things are definitely going to get uncomfortable and disturbing. So, liste

  • Mar 16, 2019 · 40 min

    The Missing Panama Tourists Mini Morbid

    For Alaina's Mini Morbid, we will take a look at the baffling case of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. After embarking on a philanthropic journey to Central America from the Netherlands, both young women went missing in the Panama jungle in 2014. When scant remains of the missing women were found some time later, along with cell phones that called for help several times and a camera with spooky photos, the case took a turn from confusing to scary. What happened to Kris and Lisanne out there? Sou

  • Mar 14, 2019 · 1 hr 10 min

    Countess Elizabeth Bathory

    Countess Elizabeth Bathory died in 1614 but the legends surrounding her life and crimes continue to live and breathe today. Perhaps better known as "The Blood Countess" today, she is possibly one of the most prolific serial killers to exist in history. Or was she a powerful woman who was taken down by those around who for political and financial gain? The facts are more terrifying than the myths in this case, guys. Drain your bath tub, grab one of your castle staff members and get ready for some

  • Mar 7, 2019 · 23 min

    Margaret Allen

    In Ash's mini Mini Morbid, she covers the story of Margaret Allen, who brutally killed her neighbor just because they were feelin' some type of way. This is a quick one but it delivers a punch of scrambled eggs.

  • Mar 1, 2019 · 1 hr 16 min

    Public Executions & The Psychology of Watching Pain Mini Morbid

    So, Alaina isn't great at brevity. Her Mini Morbid covers the history of public executions and explores why people have always loved them. Have we evolved as a species away from gathering to watch someone be hanged in the town square? This is a long Mini that will have you thinking about a lot of things. Hold on to your butts....and maybe your heads. As a ***WARNING*** this episode contains a short history of lynching in the United States. This subject is horrifying and can be triggering to some

  • Feb 20, 2019 · 40 min

    Betty Broderick Minisode

    Oh Betty. Ash's minisode features a tale that will take you on a true roller coaster of emotions. Although, we are willing to bet that we all will come to the same conclusion in the end, it will be a real journey. Oh, Betty.

  • Feb 14, 2019 · 32 min

    The Paris Morgue Mini Morbid

    Alaina's Mini Morbid takes a walk through the old Paris Morgue where dead bodies were put on display for the public to identify. This wasn't always about the macabre task of identifying the recently deceased though. It became theater. It became a place to see and be seen. Dress in your finest duds and gander at some bloated corpses because this place was happening. Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/paris-morgue-public-viewing https://hauntedpalaceblog.wordpress.com/2018/12/07/the-

  • Feb 13, 2019 · 46 min

    Robert Hansen Part 2

    It's the conclusion to our dive into Robert Hansen, the Alaskan serial murderer who hunted women like animals and got away with it for a while thanks to his bakery being a town favorite. Yes, you read that right. This guy is a real turd. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen   Butcher, Baker: The True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer by Walter Gilmore

  • Feb 9, 2019 · 31 min

    The Seattle Excedrin Poisonings

    Ash's mini episode will have you thinking twice about grabbing something to cure that headache. It is a wild story with a satisfying ending that includes algae destroyer. What could be better?

  • Feb 6, 2019 · 49 min

    Robert Hansen Part 1

    This guy somehow flies under the radar a lot but don't be fooled, he is a prolific and brutal serial killer who seemed to have taken his MO directly from the pages of "The Most Dangerous Game"(never confirmed but...come on...). In part 1 of our two part series on this trash human, we will discuss Hansen's teen years, his brushes with the law and take a dive into his first few murders. He's a treat, guys. Strap in. Sources:  https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen Butcher, Baker: The Tr