Episode Revisit: Torture

Episode Revisit: Torture

Today we are revisiting an oldie! Episode 13: Torture! It's been around since the beginning of time and it used to almost always involve a spike. Today, Alaina and Ash will discuss the various medieval methods of pain and suffering that could only come from the twisted mind of the human species. Strap in, because this is a rough one. Mentioned in this episode Preorder our collaboration with Hunt-A-Killer THE SALEM SLICER! [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hunt-A-Killer-x-Morbid-The-Salem-Slicer/19140016345?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1103&adsRedirect=true]We are SO excited for you to help us crack the case! Check out Nicholas' new shirt! Available on Siriusxmstore.com [https://www.siriusxmstore.com/collections/morbid]and Podswag.com! [https://www.podswag.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=morbid] Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022) Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023) Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Weirdos! We are officially teaming up with Hunt A Killer for a collaboration that’s about to drag you deep into a mystery worthy of a 3AM spiral and seventeen red-string conspiracy boards! Help us figure out the identity of THE SALEM SLICER!  Preorder now at Walmart! [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hunt-A-Killer-x-Morbid-The-Salem-Slicer/19140016345?classType=REGULAR] Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022) Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023) Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Watts Family Murders (Part 2)

When thirty-four-year-old Shanann Watts missed a doctor’s appointment on August 13, 2018, her friends reported her missing to the Frederick, Colorado Police. When officers searched the home, they found Shanann’s car parked in the garage and her belongings—including her wallet, cell phone, and medication—were found in various spots around the house, but there was no sign of Shanann or the couple’s two children anywhere. The next day, the FBI opened an investigation into the disappearance of Shanann, Bella and Celeste and Chris took to local television to give one of the most infamous and suspicious interviews of all time. He asked anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward. The very next day however, Chris failed a polygraph exam and eventually confessed to murdering his wife, but he initially denied killing their children. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Chris Watts Discovery Documents [https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5219206-Christopher-Watts-REDACTED-FINAL/] Denty & Shaz [https://www.youtube.com/c/dentyandshaz] REFERENCES Baker, KC. 2018. Pregnant Woman and Her 2 Little Girls Vanish and Could Be in Danger, Authorities Say. August 15. Accessed April 15, 2026. https://people.com/crime/colorado-pregnant-mom-daughters-vanish-medication-left/. Glatt, John. 2020. The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking Murder. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Helling, Steve. 2018. Pregnant Mom Vanishes, Husband Pleads for Help — Then 3 Bodies Turn Up: How Watts Family Murder Case Unfolded.September 18. Accessed April 15, 2026. https://people.com/crime/shanann-chris-watts-family-murder-timeline/. McDonnell-Parry, Amelia. 2018. "Colorado man claims he killed pregnant wife after she strangled their daughters." Roling Stone, August 20. Swanson, Sady, and Nick Coltrain. 2018. "Christopher Watts sentenced to 3 life terms for murdering pregnant wife, 2 daughters." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 20: 1. Chris Watts Discovery Documents [https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5219206-Christopher-Watts-REDACTED-FINAL/] Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022) Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023) Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Watts Family Murders (Part 1)

When thirty-four-year-old Shanann Watts missed a doctor’s appointment on August 13, 2018, her friends reported her missing to the Frederick, Colorado Police. When officers searched the home, they found Shanann’s car parked in the garage and her belongings—including her wallet, cell phone, and medication—were found in various spots around the house, but there was no sign of Shanann or the couple’s two children anywhere. The next day, the FBI opened an investigation into the disappearance of Shanann, Bella and Celeste and Chris took to local television to give one of the most infamous and suspicious interviews of all time. He asked anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward. The very next day however, Chris failed a polygraph exam and eventually confessed to murdering his wife, but he initially denied killing their children. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get 25% off MORBID Merch on our shops on Sirius [https://www.siriusxmstore.com/collections/morbid] & Podswag! [https://www.podswag.com/collections/morbid?_su_rec=RNv1i09NoflDSGm-0g2K9wsjBGgnJVqsjeHo2EtkUWj17QXsCF7x7mTTwfJFbcQQ0KYr3L63llamc6ODGNG65TiEmj-lX2LeKgJClnmrddvGLp4p8IcPCQXQti1sJFJViNx5H1ckfbKFTV0OZZvObu1fAnoLOcBqPeeKpR48D-mPXydi57U8AxUOInBUnpIq7qFvv795HdEbhSWKpRFf-x3IZxytfeLLLFfofyEUa25g1vzGQcoU-Sa2COuzGGPxHxgxzqDHf0umZrMTput1&_su_rec_id=ff610bc0-d203-4186-8658-e9a81503e183-1777838417] Catch the sale which is available until 5/11! Buy Tickets to our LIVE SHOW  [https://www.ticketmaster.com/morbid-live-new-york-new-york-06-27-2026/event/3C006469BA651301]at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! We have an INCREDIBLE guest and SICK merch! Want a signed copy of THE BUTCHER LEGACY?Click here to order from Premiere Collectibles! [https://premierecollectibles.com/Butcher] Chris Watts Discovery Documents [https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5219206-Christopher-Watts-REDACTED-FINAL/] Body Language Analysis Video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2MAGQ0meFs] REFERENCES Baker, KC. 2018. Pregnant Woman and Her 2 Little Girls Vanish and Could Be in Danger, Authorities Say. August 15. Accessed April 15, 2026. https://people.com/crime/colorado-pregnant-mom-daughters-vanish-medication-left/. Glatt, John. 2020. The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking Murder. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Helling, Steve. 2018. Pregnant Mom Vanishes, Husband Pleads for Help — Then 3 Bodies Turn Up: How Watts Family Murder Case Unfolded. September 18. Accessed April 15, 2026. https://people.com/crime/shanann-chris-watts-family-murder-timeline/. McDonnell-Parry, Amelia. 2018. "Colorado man claims he killed pregnant wife after she strangled their daughters." Roling Stone, August 20. Swanson, Sady, and Nick Coltrain. 2018. "Christopher Watts sentenced to 3 life terms for murdering pregnant wife, 2 daughters." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 20: 1. Chris Watts Discovery Documents [https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5219206-Christopher-Watts-REDACTED-FINAL/] Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022) Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023) Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

True Crime: A Sit Down With Patricia Cornwell

Today we are joined by the legendary Patricia Cornwell! We dive into all things Scarpetta, the highly praisedTV adaptation of her iconic book series. We also get into the evolution of forensic science in storytelling, and how Patricia basically walked so every crime show could run. Then we shift gears into her deeply personal new memoir, where she opens up about her life, career, and the experiences that shaped her storytelling. From behind-the-scenes publishing drama to the real-life inspirations for her chilling cases, Patricia gets candid in a way that is equal parts fascinating and inspiring! Mentions in this Episode Get 25% off MORBID Merch on our shops on Sirius [https://www.siriusxmstore.com/collections/morbid] & Podswag! [https://www.podswag.com/collections/morbid?_su_rec=RNv1i09NoflDSGm-0g2K9wsjBGgnJVqsjeHo2EtkUWj17QXsCF7x7mTTwfJFbcQQ0KYr3L63llamc6ODGNG65TiEmj-lX2LeKgJClnmrddvGLp4p8IcPCQXQti1sJFJViNx5H1ckfbKFTV0OZZvObu1fAnoLOcBqPeeKpR48D-mPXydi57U8AxUOInBUnpIq7qFvv795HdEbhSWKpRFf-x3IZxytfeLLLFfofyEUa25g1vzGQcoU-Sa2COuzGGPxHxgxzqDHf0umZrMTput1&_su_rec_id=ff610bc0-d203-4186-8658-e9a81503e183-1777838417] Catch the sale which is available today until 5/11! Get Patricia's incredible Memoir: True Crime [https://www.patriciacornwell.com/true-crime-a-memoir] available everywhere 5/5! Watch the iconic series Scarpetta! [https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/0IBRHXN7V5LE0WSARKW6FK555T/ref=atv_dp_atf_prime_hd_tv_play_t1IDAAAAAA0wr0?autoplay=1&t=0] Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022) Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023) Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.