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Morbid Wondery
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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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The Murder of Kelly Ann Tinyes
Kelly Ann Tinyes was at home babysitting her eight-year-old brother, Richie, on the afternoon of March 3, 1989 when the phone rang. Richie answered, talking briefly to the man on the other end of the line, before handing the phone to his sister, telling her it was someone named “John.” After a short conversation with “John,” Kelly hung up the phone and left the house around 3:15 pm, telling her brother she was going to her friend’s house down the street and would be right back. It was the last time Kelly’s family would see her alive.
Thank you to the prodigious David White for research assistance :)
This episode comes out for free on Monday March 20th, 2023, and is available early and ad-free for Wondery+ subscribers.
References
Associated Press. 1990. "Sex motive charged in girl's slaying." The Journal News, February 16: 18.
Bessent, Alvin. 1989. "Defense lawyer thrown off LI murder case." Newsday, October 3: 47.
Danney, Micah. 2015. "Tinyes girl's killer denied parole." Long Island Herald, November 18.
Lyall, Sarah. 1990. "Blood tests link Golub to crime scene." New York Times, March 1: B2.
—. 1990. "Golub Case: Main Puzzle Is the Suspect." New York Times, March 5: B1.
—. 1990. "Marks on body not from bites, dentist testifies." New York Times, March 23: B4.
Milton, Pat. 1989. "Teen's murder transforms quiet L.I. neighborhood." The Journal News, March 26: 77.
Mulugeta, Samson. 1997. "Drug case brings echo of murder." Newsday, March 23: 29.
New York Times. 1978. "Not guilty verdict finds killer insane." New York Times, April 27: D21.
Nieves, Evelyn. 1998. "What Happened on Horton Road." New York Times, May 31.
Pearlman, Shirley, and Elizabeth Wasserman. 1989. "Tempers flare as murder hearing begins." Newsday, August 15: 61.
Pearlman, Shirley, and Phil Mintz. 1989. "What cops say Golub told them." Newsday, August 15: 3.
People v. Robert Golub. 1993. 196 A.D.2d 637 (Nassau County Appeals Court, August 23).
Watkins, Ronald J. 2000. Against Her Will: The Senseless Murder of Kelly Ann Tinyes. Syracuse, NY: Pinnacle Books. -
Rebecca Aylward
On the afternoon of October 22, 2010, fifteen-year-old Rebecca Aylward left her house in Maesteg, Wales. She had plans to meet her ex- boyfriend in a wooded area just outside of Aberkenfig, under the guise that they were reconciling. She told her mother, “Bye Mam, I love you,” as she grabbed her purse and walked out the door—it was the last time her mother would see Becca alive.
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The Horrific Murder of Marina Calabro with Jonathan Van Ness
Holy shit guys, we had a CELEB in the house today! Well not like in the house, but on the zoom. THE ONE, THE ONLY..... JVN *sound the alarm* We talk all things Bravo, True Crime and Olympics related. We also tell JVN a gnarly story out of Quincy MA since he's from Quincy IL. It was a grand time, so please enjoy!
Go check out Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness anywhere you listen to podcasts and on Netflix!
Thank you so much to David White for research excellence
References
Cowperthwaite, Wheeler. 2022. "Quincy inheritance murder case on new Investigation Discovery show." Patriot Ledger, May 18.
Difazio, Joe. 2021. "Man who plotted to kill his Quincy great-aunt for inheritance has been granted parole." Patriot Ledger, December 31.
Ellement, John R. 2002. "DA: Woman, 84, Fought Killer." Boston Globe, October 29.
—. 2006. "Former Norton Man Admits Role in Slaying of Aunt." Boston Globe, June 10.
—. 2006. "Jury Hears Details of Bludgeoning ." Boston Globe, March 4.
—. 2006. "Man Gets Life Sentence in Killing." Boston Globe, March 17.
—. 2006. "Witness Tells of Grisly Murder." Boston Globe, March 10.
Leiner, Gabriel. 2006. "First trial set in Quincy murder." Patriot Ledger, February 16.
Linton, David. 2022. "Ex-Norton man granted parole for role in 2001 murder of his elderly great-aunt." Sun Chronicle, January 3.
Quimby, Beth. 2002. "Friendship and Betrayal: Moments of terror for informant who says best friend' recounted Quincy murder." Patriot Ledger, November 2.
Sack, Jessica Van. 2002. "Police Call Fatal 'Fall' a Killing; Kin Hed." Boston Globe, October 27.
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The Burger Chef Murders Part 2
Burger Chef part two is here y'all and it comes with a bittersweet....or really just bitter conclusion. When we last left you, the police had done LITERALLY zero work to secure the crime scene or really investigate at all. But someone would come forward with new information. This person shared details with the police that only one of the killers would know, and yet this case remains unsolved.
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The Burger Chef Murders Part 1
The Burger Chef murders case out of Indiana is one of the most notorious cases in true crime history. Jayne Fried, Ruth Shelton, Daniel Davis and Mark Flemmonds were all on shift the night of November 17th 1978 when something terrible happened. To this day no one exactly knows what happened that night. Was it a robbery gone wrong?
Research Assistance by Dave White.
References:
Bird, Paul, and Skip Hess. 1979. "Police under gag order in Burger Chef slayings." Indianapolis News , March 7: 1.
Corbin, Bryan. 2003. "Victim's parents say they can forgive." Daily Journal, June 28: 1.
Ellis, Mike. 1978. "Shootings frighten rural residents." Indianapolis News, November 20: 12.
Frederick, Diane. 1978. "Lights to 'happy face' turned off." Indiana News, November 21: 20.
Hess, Skip, and Rich Schneider. 1978. "4 shootings shock Speedway residents." Indianapolis News, November 20: 1, 12.
Indianapolis Star. 1978. "Press Group Assails Police Silence." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 6A.
—. 1978. "Stymied police probing murders of 4 at Burger Chef ask 'why?'." Indianapolis Star, December 10: 14.
—. 1978. "'They could have been anyone's children'." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 8.
Journal and Courier. 1978. "Police without leads in restaurant killings." Journal and Courier, November 26: B-2.
Judkins, Jane. 1978. "Young Speedway Murder Victims." Indianapolis News, November 20.
Luzadder, Dan. 1986. "Police have confession in Burger Chef murders." Indianapolis Star, November 14: 1.
Morrison, Patrick. 1978. "$10,000 reward offered in westside abduction of 4." Indianapolis Star, November 20: 1.
Morrison, Patrick, and James G. Newland. 1978. "Kidnap victims believed slain by more than one." Indianapolis Star, November 21: 1.
Morrison, Patrick, and James Newland. 1978. "4 Speedway kidnap victims found dead in wooded area." Indianapolis Star, November 20: 1.
Murphy, Shelly. 1979. "2 held in Milwaukee slayings." Boston Globe, April 27: 26.
Trusnik, Mac, and John Flora. 1978. "$25,000 reward offered in four kidnap-slayings." Indianapolis News, November 20: 3.
Trusnik, Mac, and Paul Bird. 1978. "4 held 24 hours before slayings." Indianapolis News, November 21: 1.
Walton, Richard. 1979. "Burger Chef murder suspects held." Indianapolis Star, April 28: 1.
—. 1978. "Police baffled by kidnapping." Indianapolis Star, November 19: 1.
Young, Julie. 2021. The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing.
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Listener Tales 71
Listener Tales 71 is here and we think this is a pretty dope one! Make sure to keep your ear out for the special announcement at the top of the show, and then we dive into all things creepy, weird and macabre. On today's installment we feature stories about doppelgangers, a group of listeners who could have been featured on an episode of Dateline and the creepiest chloroform stealing lab partner. If you have a listener tale that you would like to send in please do so and direct it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with "Listener Tale" somewhere in the subject line :)
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Customer Reviews
Love the pod
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But important feedback, since you have international listeners:
As a non-American listener, I often need explanations for agreed places/brands/traditions/trends. It would be awsome, if you will put in some short explanations for us ‘outsiders’ 😉 Not every time necessarily, but when it’s relevant for the context or case.
An example: ‘Target’. I did not know it’s also a supermarket ☺️ Makes a lot more sense now 😉😂
Thank you!
Big hugs from the biggest fan in Denmark 🇩🇰
- the country in Scandinavia, Europe - and no, we don’t speak Dutch (that’s the Nederland) nor is it the capital in Sweden (that’s Stockholm - and yes, we get that too).
This is not a diss/scolding to you. But to ‘Ridiculous Romances’ - who butchered H.C. Andersen with to little research 😂😳
Great show♥️
I listen every week. 😊
Enjoyable
Their sisterly chemistry is great, the stories they choose are great and their research is great! But I do not appreciate the amount of joking around on the behalf of victims. These people lived, they loved and they were robbed of their earthly life. Its not okay to joke around, and make obnoxious tiktok sounding jokes. I think your podcast could be 10/10 if you remembered a little of respect. Peace out and god bless 🕵️♀️🌱