Mortal Musings Podcast

Neil & Megan
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Mortal Musings Podcast

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! Official Discord Server https://discord.gg/td8zxjwZqZ  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mortal-musings-podcast--6289484/support.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    55. The Body Farm

    Today we discuss body farms and the gruesome yet, incredibly important work that happens there.  Our oddity is Seppuku. Sources:  https://fac.utk.edu/  https://bonezones.com/  https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/09/17/alone-death/  https://science.howstuffworks.com/body-farm.htm#:~:text=At%20body%20farms%2C%20corpses%20are,and%20their%20rate%20of%20decomposition.&text=The%20first%20body%20farm%20(officially,Facility)%20was%20opened%20by%20Dr.  https://entomologytoday.org/2017/10/03/the-flies-and-beetles-that-turn-death-into-dinner/#:~:text=In%20forensic%20entomology%2C%20(clockwise%20from,scene%20of%20death%20and%20decomposition.  https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2015/06/10/these-six-body-farms-help-forensic-anthropologists-learn-to-solve-crimes/  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/19/science/skeletons-racism.html  https://undark.org/2019/11/11/how-microbes-could-aid-forensic-detectives/  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321792#What-happens-in-decomposition?  https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/body-farms  https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-41161423  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_farm  https://www.history.com/news/what-is-seppuku  https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20201124-yukio-mishima-the-strange-tale-of-japans-infamous-novelist CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast   BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings br...

    45 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    MINI - The Stages of Decomposition

    In our mini today we talk about the stages of decomposition that the body goes through after death as a lead into this week's episode.  Sources:  https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/algor-mortis#:~:text=The%20rate%20at%20which%20this,during%20the%20first%20twelve%20hours.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554464/#:~:text=Livor%20mortis%2C%20also%20known%20as,from%20pink%20to%20dark%20purplish.  https://science.howstuffworks.com/body-farm.htm#:~:text=At%20body%20farms%2C%20corpses%20are,and%20their%20rate%20of%20decomposition.&text=The%20first%20body%20farm%20(officially,Facility)%20was%20opened%20by%20Dr.  https://www.aftermath.com/content/human-decomposition/  CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast   BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings OFFICIAL DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/td8zxjwZqZ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mortal-musings-podcast--6289484/support.

    10 min

  3. OCT 16

    54. The Murder of Josie Brown

    This week we discuss the brutal murder of 27 year old Josie Brown.  Our oddity this week is Angus Barbieri and his fast.   Sources:  The Retriever Weekly Vol. 41 Issue 28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun/37480800/  https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/1597201/myspace-murder-trial-turns-graphic/  https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/1203348/gaumer-would-murder-ruin-future-career/  https://thedailyrecord.com/2007/05/17/gaumer-gets-life-without-parole/  https://thedailyrecord.com/2007/05/16/myspace-killer-begs-for-mercy/  https://thedailyrecord.com/2007/05/07/recorded-screams-heard-as-exstudent8217s-murder-trial-opens/  https://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2007/05/08/2587297.htm https://allthatsinteresting.com/angus-barbieri  https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/78789-longest-survival-without-food  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angus_Barbieri%27s_fast CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast   BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings OFFICIAL DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/td8zxjwZqZ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mortal-musings-podcast--6289484/support.

    47 min

  4. OCT 9

    53. John List Part 2

    On today’s episode we talk about the efforts made to find John List, and how he was eventually caught after 18 years.  Our oddity today is Stuckie Dog. Sources:  Forensic Files S1 EP 12 https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/29/nyregion/i-know-that-what-has-been-done-is-wrong.html  https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/nyregion/25list1.html  https://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=132646&page=1  https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-list  https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/list-john-emil.htm  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_List_(murderer)  https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/08/17/fact-check-mummified-dog-hollow-tree-display-georgia-museum/8121549002/  https://www.facebook.com/georgiaforgotten/posts/634752293359134 CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast   BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mortal-musings-podcast--6289484/support.

    36 min

  5. OCT 2

    52. John List Part 1

    This week we discuss the List Family, and the horrific discovery that was made on the 9th November 1971.  Our oddity today is the tale of Marjorie McCall.  Sources:  Forensic Files S1 EP 12 https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/29/nyregion/i-know-that-what-has-been-done-is-wrong.html  https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/nyregion/25list1.html  https://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=132646&page=1  https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-list  https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/list-john-emil.htm  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_List_(murderer)  https://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/yourplaceandmine/armagh/mccall_grave.shtml  https://www.lurganancestry.com/mmccall.htm  CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast   BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mortal-musings-podcast--6289484/support.

    31 min

  6. SEP 25

    51. The Murder of Marilyn Rynn

    On today's episode, we talk about the murder of Marilyn Rynn, and the first conviction in Ireland through DNA evidence.  Our oddity is the tale of a septic penis.  Sources:  https://www.irishtimes.com/news/fatal-chance-brought-together-an-unlikely-killer-and-his-victim-1.128595  https://www.irishtimes.com/news/man-who-admits-to-murder-of-marilyn-rynn-is-jailed-for-life-1.128594  https://www.irishtimes.com/news/reconstruction-of-murder-victim-s-last-movements-to-be-shown-on-crimeline-1.21809  https://www.irishtimes.com/news/large-turnout-at-service-for-marilyn-rynn-1.20115  https://www.irishtimes.com/news/poorly-lit-laneway-may-have-been-a-short-cut-to-tragedy-1.19837  https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/murderer-overcome-by-impulse-gets-life/26199695.html  https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/lawler-remains-impassive-as-drama-unfolds/26199702.html  https://www.thefreelibrary.com/CLASSMATES+FROM+HELL;+2+of+Ireland's+most+brutal+sex+beasts+went+to...-a074623137  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Marilyn_Rynn#:~:text=He%20was%20charged%20with%20Rynn%27s,her%20on%20%22spontaneous%20impulse%22 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/man-penis-arm-grow-malcolm-macdonald-ucl-hospital-bionic-sepsis-a9652191.html  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/malcom-macdonald-norfolk-penis-arm-b2071498.html CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast   BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings Become a supporter of this podcast: a...

    41 min

  7. SEP 18

    50. Larry Murphy a.k.a The Beast of Baltinglass

    This week we talk about a crime that will forever strike a cord with the people of Ireland. The case of a terrifying abduction, perpetrated by Larry Murphy, A.K.A The Beast of Baltinglass. Our oddity this week is Babies in the Post.      Sources:    https://www.irishtimes.com/news/15-years-for-rape-kidnapping-and-murder-attempt-1.307441    https://www.irishtimes.com/news/how-two-men-lamping-probably-saved-a-woman-from-being-killed-1.307440#:~:text=She%20was%20clearly%20injured%20and,her%20to%20Baltinglass%20Garda%20station.    https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/soon-back-on-our-streets-the-monster-who-said-of-his-rape-victim-she-was-lucky/27939615.html    https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/a-vicious-rape-in-woods-and-links-to-three-missing-women/28961578.html    https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2023/05/14/larry-murphys-brother-confronted-him-over-missing-women-i-didnt-get-any-answers/    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Murphy_(criminal)    TV3 Midweek    https://facts.usps.com/parents-sometimes-mailed-their-children/    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_May_Pierstorff   CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast   BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mortal-musings-podcast--6289484/support.

    41 min

  8. SEP 11

    49. The Death of Timothy Treadwell Part 2

    This week we're jumping back in to Timothy Treadwell's story. We'll talk about his final trip to Alaska, his death, and the controversy surrounding it.  Our oddity is the story of a Michigan Woman who lived in a sign.    Sources:  Grizzly Man (2005)   https://grizzlypeople.wordpress.com/    https://people.howstuffworks.com/timothy-treadwell.htm    https://allthatsinteresting.com/timothy-treadwell   https://allthatsinteresting.com/amie-huguenard    https://www.espn.com/outdoors/general/news/story?page=c_fea_AK_bear-guru_duped_woman      https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Treadwell        https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-living-michigan-store-sign-police-little-known-safe-spot-rcna153417    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/10/michigan-woman-living-inside-store-sign   CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast   BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mortal-musings-podcast--6289484/support.

    41 min
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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! Official Discord Server https://discord.gg/td8zxjwZqZ  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mortal-musings-podcast--6289484/support.

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  • Creator
    Neil & Megan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright mortal musings podcast
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