Morbidly Fascinated

Bella Garcia

Welcome to Morbidly Fascinated—your new favorite fix for true crime, mystery, and all things deliciously dark.

Episodes

  1. 11/01/2025

    5. The Loving Cheerleader: The Murder of Emma Walker

    In this episode, Bella explores the heartbreaking story of Emma Walker, a bright and kind young woman whose life was tragically cut short by her ex-boyfriend after she chose to walk away. As we recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we remember Emma for the light she brought into the world and reflect on how we can help prevent future tragedies through awareness, education, and support for those in need. Sources: https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/ https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/court-of-criminal-appeals/2023/e2021-00734-cca-r3-cd.html https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-criminal-appeals/opinions/2023/02/27/state-tennessee-v-william-riley-gaulhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/picture-perfect-high-school-sweethearts-toxic-relationship-ended/story?id=57781208 https://allthatsinteresting.com/emma-walker https://www.wbir.com/article/news/community/more-than-a-number/more-than-a-number-mother-remembers-life-daughter-shot-killed-2016-emma-jane-walker/51-db78661c-814e-4c4e-a970-070673d931a6 https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/family-and-friends-remember-emma-walker-on-her-birthday/51-424067931https://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/Emma-Walkers-parents-talk-about-Emmas-murder-and-life-without-her-409825695.html https://www.the-sun.com/news/10294855/who-emma-walker-what-happened-tennessee/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/college-football-players-friends-helped-police-expose-killing/story?id=57776531 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Emma_Walker https://www.knoxnews.com/story/opinion/2023/10/27/emma-walkers-legacy-gives-victims-of-domestic-violence-a-voice/71331999007/ https://www.mynattfh.com/obituaries/emma-jane-walker https://www.cahuillaconsortium.org/blog/teen-dating-violence-the-emma-walker-story https://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/Jury-reaches-verdict-in-cheerleader-murder-trial-482108121.html https://tn01917079.schoolwires.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=963&ModuleInstanceID=34394&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=35235&PageID=3019 https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/man-convicted-of-killing-central-high-cheerleader-asks-court-to-reconsider-sentence/ https://au.news.yahoo.com/teen-professes-love-fo-girlfriend-040321725.html?guccounter=1 https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2018/05/03/friends-accused-killer-william-riley-gaul-secretly-recorded-him/576202002/ https://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/Trial-to-begin-for-man-accused-of-killing-Knoxville-cheerleader-481233771.html Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness and Survivors https://www.thehotline.org/ https://ncadv.org/ https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-for-survivors https://www.liveyourdream.org/get-help/domestic-violence-resources.html

    30 min

  2. 08/29/2025

    4. The Conspiracy Cut: Celebs, Clones, and Cultural Phenomenon

    In this debut episode of The Conspiracy Cut, Bella unpacks some of the internet’s most fascinating pop culture conspiracies, the kind that blur the line between eerie, outlandish, and oddly entertaining. From the collective confusion of the Mandela Effect, to the long-running Avril Lavigne replacement theory, to whispers of Taylor Swift’s supposed satanic ties, this episode takes a closer look at the stories that make you raise an eyebrow… and maybe laugh a little too. So grab your tinfoil hat, and let's cut right in. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela#Illness_and_death:_2011%E2%80%932013https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394 https://www.teenvogue.com/story/most-popular-conspiracy-theories https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon meaning-of-2012 Avril_Lavigne_replacement_conspiracy_theory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avril_Lavigne Blogs-trending-39921209 https://www.inquisitr.com/avril-lavigne-dead-bizarre-conspiracy-theory-about-singers-suicide-goes-viral Avril-esta-morta-teoria-da-conspiracao.html https://www.nylon.com/life/avril-lavigne-doppleganger-melissa-conspiracy-theory 99a96c3f10cd295db4cde5f5b4212757 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_LaVey https://churchofsatan.com/ The-daily-conspiracy-podcast-taylor-swift-heir-to-the-church-of-satan ar-AA1AE2dc https://www.theswiftmuseum.com/life-and-career https://forms.gle/pQAXgofj5mkAPt6N9

    39 min

  3. 06/25/2025

    3. The Gifted Actor - The Murder of Jonathan Joss

    In this episode, Bella examines the recent and tragic murder of Indigenous actor Jonathan Joss—best known for his roles of John Redcorn on King of the Hill and Chief Ken Hotate on Parks and Recreation. His case brings attention to the silence and injustice so often faced by Indigenous and LGBTQ+ victims. This is more than a true crime story—it’s a call to remember, to speak up, and to demand visibility and justice for our Indigenous and LGBTQ+ relatives, not just during Pride Month or on May 5th, but on every platform, every stage, and every day we can.  Happy Pride Month my MF lovelies! Never forget how loved and valued you are, just the way you are! 3 Sources: Pride_Month Pride_parade https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots https://www.loc.gov/ghe/cascade/index.html?appid=90dcc35abb714a24914c68c9654adb67 june-28 The-first-pride-was-a-riot.cfm Stonewall_Inn Julius.htm Genovese_crime_family How-liquor-licenses-sparked-stonewall stonewall-why-did-mafia-own-bar Christopher_Street https://www.michigan.gov https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-and-murdered-https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/blue-jean-jacket-day-aims-to-shed-light-on-murdered-and-missing-indigenous-men-and-boys-1.7227718indigenous-people-crisis Missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-crisis https://www.fox7austin.com/news/jonathan-joss-murder-suspect-sigfredo-ceja-alvarez-bond https://www.newsweek.com/sigfredo-alvarez-ceja-neighbor-accused-killing-jonathan-joss-2080124 https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/anti-lgbt-victimization-us/ https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/new-fbi-data-anti-lgbtq-hate-crimes-continue-to-spike-even-as-overall-crime-rate-declines#:~:text=The%20FBI's%20report%20noted%20that,from%20the%20last%2010+%20years. Chris-pratt-nick-offerman-mourn-death-parks-recreation-castmate-jonath-rcna210876 https://nypost.com/2025/06/06/entertainment/king-of-the-hill-creators-slammed-for-jonathan-joss-tribute/ ​​Attorney says his client defended himself in deadly ...KSAThttps://www.ksat.com › news › local › 2025/06/24 › att...

    33 min

  4. 06/07/2025

    2. The Cherished Daughter - The Murder of Cherish Perrywinkle

    Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of child abduction, sexual violence, murder, and neglect. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In this episode of Morbidly Fascinated, Bella covers the heartbreaking and deeply disturbing case of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle, who was abducted from a Jacksonville, Florida Walmart in 2013 by a convicted sex offender posing as a Good Samaritan. What followed was every parent’s worst nightmare. Through the timeline of events, the devastating discovery, and the harrowing trial, the full extent of Donald Smith’s crimes is revealed—along with his disturbing history that should have kept him behind bars. This episode examines not only the failings of the justice system but also the vulnerability of desperate families and the predators who exploit them. Sources: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/cherish-perrywinkle-5581614 Florida-department-of-children-and-familes-and-together-for-cherish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsZBFNHZZ5U&t=496s https://www.news4jax.com/news/2013/07/30/dcf-releases-perrywinkle-investigations/ https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2013/07/30/past-dcf-reports-show-several-instances-cherishs-mother-low-risk/15821280007/ https://www.news4jax.com/news/2018/02/15/who-was-cherish-perrywinkle-before-donald-smith-cut-her-life-short/ https://www.news4jax.com/news/2013/07/30/dcf-speaks-about-cherish-perrywinkles-family/ https://www.news4jax.com/news/2013/06/25/court-documents-show-custody-battle-over-cherish/77-270453747 https://www.jacksonville.com/picture-gallery/news/crime/2019/06/20/timeline-the-murder-of-cherish/68623439007/ https://soundcloud.com/first-for-you/911-call-mother-reporting-cherish-missing?utm_source=www.firstcoastnews.com&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Ffirst-for-you%252F911-call-mother-reporting-cherish-missing https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2013/06/28/friends-strangers-come-honor-cherish-perrywinkle-comfort-her-family/15824427007/ https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/cherish-perrywinkle-case-911-calls-and-transcripts/77-99090078 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/murder-trial-mum-says-she-left-daughter-with-good-samaritan/S6R6HJDAW5OZGMEYVBQRMJX72A/ https://www.wxii12.com/article/sobbing-mom-testifies-she-thought-daughters-alleged-killer-was-good-samaritan/17244962 https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2013/06/29/a-short-tragic-life/8128157007/ https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/gruesome-details-cherish-perrywinkle-murder-revealed-court https://allthatsinteresting.com/cherish-perrywinkle 77-4c9214ed-5b38-4aa6-98e9-5d59f1e338f0 cherish-did-not-die-quickly-170532043.html https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/graphic-testimony-details-cherish-perrywinkles-ordeal-after-walmart-abduction/699204266/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/10-years-later-cherish-perrywinkles-144055354.html https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/one-year-after-her-death-cherish-perrywinkles-fath/83265198/ https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/fl-supreme-court/2123471.html https://supremecourt.flcourts.gov/content/dowhttps://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2013/06/28/family-friends-and-strangers-gather-funeral-cherish-perrywinkle/15824307007/nload/733358/opinion/sc18-822.pdf Murder_of_Cherish_Perrywinkle https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/jurors-to-begin-deliberating-in-donald-smith-case/77-518697471 https://www.news4jax.com/news/2014/06/25/cherish-perrywinkles-older-half-sister-wants-to-adopt-younger-siblings/ https://www.news4jax.com/news/2017/02/25/sisters-of-murdered-8-year-old-find-new-home-in-australia/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/sq9sb64 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112812437/cherish_lily-perrywinkle

    30 min

  5. 05/28/2025

    1. The Real Story Behind "No One Would Tell": The Murder of Amy Carnevale

    Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of murder and discussions of domestic violence. Did you know the Lifetime movie No One Would Tell was based on a real-life tragedy? In this episode, Bella takes a deep dive into the heartbreaking case of Amy Carnevale, a 14-year-old cheerleader whose life was tragically cut short by her abusive boyfriend, Jamie Fuller, in 1991. This episode explores the true story behind the film and serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of teen dating violence and the devastating consequences when warning signs go ignored. Case Sources: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/08/31/Funeral-held-for-slain-cheerleader/3629683611200/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/10/16/Witnesses-tell-of-girls-murder/7245719208000/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/10/24/Teen-body-builder-guilty-in-cheerleaders-death/9151719899200/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/08/30/Youth-arrested-for-helping-dump-cheerleaders-body/3888683524800/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/05/13/Teen-killer-mom-admit-escape-plot/3791768801600/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1993/08/12/Mother-of-convicted-teen-killer-charged-in-escape-plot/1910745128000/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39110504/amy_elizabeth-carnevale https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/cynthia-gill-obituary?id=24298954 https://www.campbellfuneral.com/obituaries/Christopher-M-Carnevale?obId=39770969 https://yourdream.liveyourdream.org/no-one-would-tell-the-amy-carnevale-story/ http://masscases.com/cases/sjc/421/421mass400.html https://www.mass.gov/doc/jamie-fuller-life-sentence-decision-august-20-2024/download https://www.newspapers.com/image/439636198/ https://beverlyhistory.pastperfectonline.com/Photo/E895507F-CB92-4F36-8BD5-539421574848 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1915&dat=19930813&id=XK9GAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pPgMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1278,2648701 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=5rgcAAAAIBAJ&sjid=m3sEAAAAIBAJ&dq=amy%20carnevale%20murder&pg=3479%2C4551343 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1992/11/03/friend-of-teen-killer-gets-term-for-disposing-of-body/ No One Would Tell (1996 film)Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › No_One_Would_Tell_... https://moviechat.org/tt0117191/No-One-Would-Tell/58c761af6b51e905f680bac1/Questions-about-Amy-Carnevale-and-Jamie-Fuller https://justiceforbethbrodie.weebly.com/jen-boisverts-testimony.html https://www.facebook.com/justiceforamycarnevale/ https://justiceforamycarnevale.weebly.com/ https://teenkillers.org/memorials/massachusetts-victims/amy-carnevale/ Find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morbidlyfascinatedpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morbidlyfascinated Audio found on Epidemic Sound - Too Close For Comfort by Jon Bjork

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Welcome to Morbidly Fascinated—your new favorite fix for true crime, mystery, and all things deliciously dark.

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  • Creator
    Bella Garcia
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  • Episodes
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    Explicit
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