Mortal Musings Podcast

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Each week, your hosts Neil & Megan get into a true crime case or just a truly macabre story. We also throw in some strange and interesting tales of oddity. And remember, we like to take the cases seriously, but not ourselves. New episodes every Wednesday!

  1. 127. Dr. Crippen & The Murder of Cora Turner Part 2

    1D AGO

    127. Dr. Crippen & The Murder of Cora Turner Part 2

    In Part 2, we discuss the trial, Ethel, and some alleged updates in the case. Our oddity is Execution by Elephant. CONNECT WITH US:https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcastBONUS CONTENT:https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcastOFFICIAL MERCH:https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusingshttps://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGNhttps://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL Sources:Newspapers.com:The Boston Globe:-          02 Aug 1910 The Coventry Times, and Warwickshire Journal:-          28 Sep 1910 https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/oct/17/ukcrime.science https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/apr/02/story-of-a-by-hallie-rubenhold-review-the-real-cora-crippen https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/library-rnid/2013/04/26/a-shirt-of-startling-hue-the-drouet-institute-and-dr-crippen/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121114151719/http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/features/executed-in-error/david-foran/204/ https://web.archive.org/web/20080829160358/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/david_aaronovitch/article4244448.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20241130095816/https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t19101011-74 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-10802059 https://wellcomecollection.org/works/w4rypqf7 https://collections.library.appstate.edu/collections/appalachian/genealogy/birth-certificates https://historiclondontours.com/tales-of-london/f/as-convincing-as-dr-crippens-defence-lawyer https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-notorious-case-of-dr-crippen/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawley_Harvey_Crippen https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98425713q4o https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-29009833 https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/execution-elephant-gory-method-capital-punishment-004932

    1h 17m
  2. 126. Dr. Crippen & The Murder of Cora Turner Part 1

    MAR 4

    126. Dr. Crippen & The Murder of Cora Turner Part 1

    In Part 1, we talk about Crippen, the disappearance of Cora, and some very suspicious activity. Our oddity is Jocko the Monkey. CONNECT WITH US:https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcastBONUS CONTENT:https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcastOFFICIAL MERCH:https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusingshttps://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGNhttps://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTALSources:Newspapers.com:The Boston Globe:-          02 Aug 1910 The Coventry Times, and Warwickshire Journal:-          28 Sep 1910 https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/oct/17/ukcrime.science https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/apr/02/story-of-a-by-hallie-rubenhold-review-the-real-cora-crippen https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/library-rnid/2013/04/26/a-shirt-of-startling-hue-the-drouet-institute-and-dr-crippen/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121114151719/http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/features/executed-in-error/david-foran/204/ https://web.archive.org/web/20080829160358/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/david_aaronovitch/article4244448.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20241130095816/https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t19101011-74 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-10802059 https://wellcomecollection.org/works/w4rypqf7 https://collections.library.appstate.edu/collections/appalachian/genealogy/birth-certificates https://historiclondontours.com/tales-of-london/f/as-convincing-as-dr-crippens-defence-lawyer https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-notorious-case-of-dr-crippen/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawley_Harvey_Crippen https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98425713q4o https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-29009833 https://vitacollections.ca/hpplnewspapers/3534570/page/9?q=jocko&docid=OOI.3534570 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26872177

    1h 12m
  3. 125. The Murder of Imette St. Guillen

    FEB 25

    125. The Murder of Imette St. Guillen

    This week we're discussing the brutal murder of 24 year old Criminal Justice student, Imette St. Guillen. Our oddity is pet burial. CONNECT WITH US:https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcastBONUS CONTENT:https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcastOFFICIAL MERCH:https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusingshttps://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGNhttps://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL Sources:Newspapers.com:Daily News-          01 Mar 2006 -          04 Mar 2006 -           04 Jun 2009 -          09 Jul 2009 Newsday-          28 Apr 2006 Forensic Files II – Blanket Denial https://www.nycourts.gov/reporter//3dseries/2013/2013_07063.htm https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-second-department/2013/2009-06389.html https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna11623311 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Imette_St._Guillen https://www.rte.ie/news/newslens/2026/0210/1557783-brazil-pets/ https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/05/18/528736490/when-whole-family-cemeteries-include-our-pets#:~:text=In%20some%20states%2C%20though%2C%20burial,rat%2C%20or%20even%20a%20horse. https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/news/society/petburials/ https://www.dw.com/en/six-feet-under-hamburg-allows-people-to-be-buried-with-pets/a-50979462 https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2017/10/whole-family-cemeteries/542493/ https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/march-in-rio-demanding-justice-for-beloved-street-dog-orelha-after-national-outcry-over-abuse/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX01UMVpVTUEwMDBYTFZJMTk

    1h 9m
  4. 124. Kimberly Cargill & The Murder of Cherry Walker

    FEB 18

    124. Kimberly Cargill & The Murder of Cherry Walker

    This week we're discussing the murder of 39 year old Cherry Walker, and the shockingly callous behaviour of Kimberly Cargill. Our oddity is Aqua Dots. CONNECT WITH US:https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcastBONUS CONTENT:https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcastOFFICIAL MERCH:https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusingshttps://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGNhttps://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTALSources: https://www.kltv.com/story/18680902/i-have-never-come-across-another-defendant-like-kim-cargill/ https://www.kltv.com/story/18582070/sentencing-phase-underway-in-cargill-trial/ https://www.kltv.com/story/12898703/mother-charged-with-killing-babysitter/ https://www.kltv.com/story/12717905/parents-worst-fears-confirmed-with-the-loss-of-their-daughter/ https://www.kltv.com/story/12744546/murder-victim-was-set-to-testify/ https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/woman-on-texas-death-row-loses-state-court-appeal/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberly_Cargill Evil Lives Here – S4 EP6 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/nov/09/china.international https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bindeez

    1h 7m
  5. 123. Yukio Yamaji

    FEB 11

    123. Yukio Yamaji

    This week we're talking about Yukio Yamaji, the Osaka Sister Killer, who committed his first murder at just 16 years of age. Our oddity is The Amputee. CONNECT WITH US:https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcastBONUS CONTENT:https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcastOFFICIAL MERCH:https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusingshttps://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGNhttps://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTALSources:https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2010/05/02/national/media-national/hes-unusual-so-why-not-just-kill-him/ https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/silent-execution-of-osaka-sisters-killer https://bunshun.jp/articles/-/42355 https://web.archive.org/web/20140226121801/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5guY7pPPbgneVElJ2vRGwhlUviGmg https://web.archive.org/web/20120331222939/http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20061214a3.html https://www.news24.com/i-couldnt-forget-the-feeling-20051219 https://morbidology.com/the-osaka-sister-killer-yukio-yamaji/ https://murderpedia.org/male.Y/y/yamaji-yukio.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coming_of_Age_Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukio_Yamaji https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvpx20le2o

    57 min
  6. 122. The Survival of Morgan Metzer

    FEB 4

    122. The Survival of Morgan Metzer

    This week we're discussing the terrifying home invasion that Morgan Metzer was subjected to in the early hours of New Years Day 2021. Our oddity is Tuten-Alan. CONNECT WITH US:https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcastBONUS CONTENT:https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcastOFFICIAL MERCH:https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusingshttps://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGNhttps://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/morgan-metzer-georgia-attack-rodney-metzer-evidence-photos-48-hours/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/morgan-metzer-rodney-metzer-canton-georgia-ex-husband-home-invasion-rescue-hero-48-hours/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/morgan-metzer-rodney-metzer-canton-georgia-man-fakes-cancer-diagnosis-48-hours/ https://people.com/inside-morgan-metzer-attack-rodney-metzer-11876988 https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/he-ex-husband-found-her-bound-and-beaten-then-investigators-got-to-work Evil Lives Here - S12 EP5 48 Hours - The Batman Intruder https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-15342140 https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna44945455

    1h 13m
  7. MINI – The Murder of Diane Madison

    JAN 29 · BONUS

    MINI – The Murder of Diane Madison

    In this bonus episode, we're talking about the murder of 62 year old Diane Madison at the hands of her 18 year old grandson, Jalen Plummer. CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast OFFICIAL MERCH: https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast 10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGN https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL   Sources: Newspapers.com: The Plain Dealer – 25 Jun 2019   https://www.cleveland19.com/2021/06/22/cleveland-man-sentenced-life-prison-killing-grandma-stabbing-3-other-family-members/   https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2021/06/cleveland-man-gets-life-in-prison-in-stabbing-of-grandmother-that-attorney-says-may-have-been-result-of-pcp-laced-marijuana.html   https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/24/us/serial-killer-mother-killed-ohio

    10 min
  8. 121. Michael Madison

    JAN 28

    121. Michael Madison

    This week we're talking about serial killer, Michael Madison. From his abusive childhood, to his adoration for The Cleveland Strangler. Our oddity is Norman Bates: Italian Edition. CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast OFFICIAL MERCH: https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast 10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGN https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL   Sources: https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2016/05/michael_madison_jury_will_now.html   https://www.syracuse.com/news/2013/07/east_cleveland_sex_offender_michael_madison_to_be_formally_charged_monday_in_dea.html   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/father-attacks-daughters-killer-michael-madison-in-court/   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trial-launches-for-suspected-ohio-serial-killer/   https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/teen-victim-alleged-cleveland-serial-killer-was-good-girl-flna6c10729705   https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-23428331   https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jul/24/last-of-cleveland-victims-named   https://us.cnn.com/2013/07/21/us/ohio-bodies-found/index.html?hpt=hp_t1   https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/madison-michael.htm   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Madison   https://www.corriere.it/cronache/25_novembre_24/mantova-foto-uomo-madre-morta-pensione-cantina-a0ce1ec0-672e-4c8b-83aa-5e218d299xlk.shtml   https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/25/italian-man-dressed-as-dead-mother-in-order-to-claim-her-pension   https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/25/europe/italy-pension-fraud-mother-scli-intl

    1h 15m
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Each week, your hosts Neil & Megan get into a true crime case or just a truly macabre story. We also throw in some strange and interesting tales of oddity. And remember, we like to take the cases seriously, but not ourselves. New episodes every Wednesday!

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  • Creator
    BLACKCAT Network
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mortal Musings Podcast
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