Morbidology

362: Nona Dirksmeyer

Russellville, Arkansas was a quiet college town that hadn't seen a murder in nearly a decade. On December 15th, 2005, 19-year-old Nona Dirksmeyer, a beauty queen and music student, was found brutally beaten to death in her apartment. Her boyfriend discovered the body and immediately became the prime suspect. But what followed would expose deep flaws in the investigation and leave a family searching for answers they may never find. SPONSORS -  Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ [https://www.hero.co/] Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ [http://nutrafol.com/] Squarespace: Squarespace is the all in one platform for building your online presence. Free trial at http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY [http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY] & use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for 10% off a website or domain. Omaha Steaks: Get premium protein plus $35 off with code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://www.omahasteaks.com/ [https://www.omahasteaks.com/] Whisker: Learn more about Whisker Litter-Robot models and starter kits today. Take an additional $50 off bundles with code MORBIDOLOGY at: http://whisker.com/ [http://whisker.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

361: The Ivancic Family

The residents of Meadows Mobile Home Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida, couldn’t help but notice a strong odour emanating from one of the properties in December 2018. Then one day, the spotted a man digging a large hole in the front yard…. SPONSORS: Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ [https://www.hero.co/] Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ [http://nutrafol.com/] Squarespace: Squarespace is the all in one platform for building your online presence. Free trial at http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY [http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY] & use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for 10% off a website or domain. Omaha Steaks: Get premium protein plus $35 off with code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://www.omahasteaks.com/ [https://www.omahasteaks.com/] Whisker: Learn more about Whisker Litter-Robot models and starter kits today. Take an additional $50 off bundles with code MORBIDOLOGY at: http://whisker.com/ [http://whisker.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

360: Tracy Latimer

Tracy Latimer was twelve years old and severely disabled. She had cerebral palsy, couldn't walk or talk, and lived in constant pain. On the morning of Sunday, October 24th, 1993, her mother, Laura, prepared to take the other children to church in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Tracy’s father, Robert, stayed behind on the farm with Tracy. What happened that morning would spark a national debate about euthanasia, mercy killing, and the rights of people with disabilities that would divide Canada for decades to come. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

359: Daniel Handley

It was 2 October, 1994, when nine-year-old Daniel Handley set off on his BMX from the estate where he lived in Beckton, London. He had no clue there were predators circling the estate, hunting for a boy just like him… SPONSORS: Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ [https://www.hero.co/] Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ [http://nutrafol.com/] Squarespace: Squarespace is the all in one platform for building your online presence. Free trial at http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY [http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY] & use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for 10% off a website or domain. Omaha Steaks: Get premium protein plus $35 off with code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://www.omahasteaks.com/ [https://www.omahasteaks.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

358: Toyah Cordingley

On Sunday, October 21st, 2018, a young woman drove north from Cairns to Wangetti Beach. She parked her car in the camping ground and walked along the sand with her dog. By nightfall, her boyfriend found the car abandoned, keys in the ignition…. SPONSORS: Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favourite bready dishes. Use code "MORBIDOLOGY" to get 10% off at: https://www.hero.co/ [https://www.hero.co/] Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement. Use code “MORBIDOLOGY10” for $10 off at: http://nutrafol.com/ [http://nutrafol.com/] Gusto: Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software for small businesses. Get three months free at: https://gusto.com/morbidology [https://gusto.com/morbidology] Squarespace: Squarespace is the all in one platform for building your online presence. Free trial at http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY [http://squarespace.com/MORBIDOLOGY] & use code "MORBIDOLOGY" for 10% off a website or domain. Omaha Steaks: Get premium protein plus $35 off with code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://www.omahasteaks.com/ [https://www.omahasteaks.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].