Morbid

By: Morbid Network | Wondery
  • Summary

  • It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor.


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  • Episode 628: The Murder of Nancy Evans Titterton
    Dec 19 2024

    On the morning of April 10, 1936, Nancy Evans Titterton, novelist and wife of NBC Radio executive Lewis Titterton, was found sexually assaulted and strangled to death in the bathtub of her apartment in Beekman Place, a prominent New York City apartment building. Upon first inspection, the crime scene yielded few clues—a fingerprint in the bathroom, a length of rope used to bind her hands, and little else.

    Within a week, detectives were no closer to solving the case than they were on day one, until a break finally came when the rope and a single horsehair was traced to a local upholstery shop, and ultimately to an apprentice upholsterer named John Fiorenza, who, along with his boss, Theodore Kruger, discovered Nancy’s body while delivering a piece of furniture.

    Eventually, Fiorenza confessed to assaulting and murdering Nancy Titterton, but claimed temporary insanity. At the trial, the jury rejected Fiorenza’s defense and he was found guilty and he was executed in January 1938. Although the case of Nancy Evans Titterton may seem rather straightforward, it stands as an early example of science and law enforcement coming together to solve a case that had previously seemed destined to remain unsolved.

    Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

    References

    New York Times. 1937. "Clemency is asked for John Fiorenza." New York Times, January 12: 3.

    —. 1936. "Fiorenza counsel accuses a 'fiend'." New York Times, May 21: 7.

    —. 1936. "Fiorenza doomed to electric chair." New York Times, June 6: 34.

    —. 1936. "Fiorenza insane, alienst swears." New York Times, May 26: 48.

    —. 1936. "Fiorenza's mother sets up an alibi." New York Times, May 23: 34.

    —. 1936. "Plea of insanity by Fiorenza likely." New York Times, April 23: 5.

    —. 1936. "Scientists study clues to slayer of Mrs. Titterton." New York Times, April 12: 1.

    —. 1937. "Titterton slayer is put to death." New York Times, January 22: 42.

    —. 1936. "Upholdwerter's aide confesses murder of Mrs. Titterton." New York Times, April 22: 1.

    —. 1936. "Woman writer, 34, found strangled in bathtub in home." New York Times, April 11: 1.

    Schechter, Harold. 2014. The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder that Shook the Nation. New York, NY: Little A Publishing .

    Times Union. 1936. "Countess tells of prowler knocking on door 8 hours before writer was strangled." Brooklyn Times Union, April 11: 1.

    —. 1936. "Arraigned and denied bail, he then retraces flght." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), April 22: 1.

    —. 1936. "Fiorenza guilty in first degree." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), May 28: 1.

    —. 1936. "Johnnie was a good boy, sobs mother of slayer." Times Union (Brooklyn, New York), April 21: 1.

    —. 1936. "Hunt mysterious prowler." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), April 12: 1.

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  • Episode 627: The Murder of Carol Thompson
    Dec 16 2024

    When thirty-four-year-old St. Paul housewife Carol Thompson was murdered in the spring of 1963, her entire neighborhood was shocked by the evil that had invaded their middle-class neighborhood. As far as anyone knew, Carol was a happily married mother of four who appeared to have it all, but the cruel brutality of her murder suggested someone had hated her enough to kill her.

    When investigators began to dig deeper into Carol’s life and background, they found the truth was that, far from the happy façade she showed the world, Carol Thompson’s life was anything but happy. In the weeks that followed her death, investigators would uncover an unexpectedly complicated conspiracy involving several well-known criminals, all leading back to the one person no one wanted to suspect.

    Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

    References

    Associated Press. 1963. "Slaying details related in court." New York Times, November 27: 49.

    —. 1963. "Woman is linked to 'hire' murder." New York Times, November 5: 17.

    2016. A Crime to Remember. Directed by Tony Glazer. Performed by Chloe Boxer and Christine Connor.

    Cesnik, Jim. 1963. "'Cotton' Thompson--as father, friend." Minneapolis Star, June 25: 1.

    Letofsky, Irv. 1963. "Never an acquittal vote." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), December 7: 1.

    Letofsky, Irv, and Jim Cesnik. 1963. "City man held in Phoenix in Thompson slaying case." Star Tribune, April 20: 1.

    Minneapolis Star. 1963. "FBI to check policies on Mrs. Thompson's life." Minneapolis Star , April 3: 1.

    —. 1963. "St. Paul mother 'critical' after stabbing in home." Minneapolis Star, March 6: 1.

    —. 1963. "Thompson arrested in wife's slaying." Minneapolis Star, June 21: 1.

    Presbrey, Paul. 1963. "Thompson killing gun identified." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), April 10: 1.

    Roberts, Sam. 2015. "T. Eugene Thompson dies at 88; crime stunned St. Paul." New York Times, September 6: 28.

    Romer, Sam. 1963. "Interview with captured suspect." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), April 20: 1.

    Rudick, Irvin. 1963. "Anderson told Sharp he slew Mrs. Thompson." Minneapolis Star, April 23: 1.

    Star Tribune. 1963. "Police seek clues in St. Paul slaying." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 7: 1.

    —. 1963. "Police want more talk with victim's mate." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 23: 1.

    —. 1963. "Statement also lists his assets." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 27: 1.

    Thompson, William. 2007. Dial M: The Murder of Carol Thompson. Nepean, ON: Borealis Books.

    United Press International. 1963. "Thompson trial told of insurance." New York Times, November 6: 29.

    Young, Douglas. 1963. "Husband of slain St. Paul woman explains $1,061,00 in insurance." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 27: 1.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 629: “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club” presented by Audible – Blue Beard with Special Guest, Spencer Henry From Cult Liter
    Dec 13 2024

    Weirdos!! It’s our third SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE brought to YOU by our friends at Audible!

    Today we’re joined by a member of the PodFam, Spencer Henry from Cult Liter, Obitchuary & Gossip's Bridle! Join us while we chat about Jim Clemente & Peter McDonnell “Blue Beard”! Join the “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club" AND the conversation as we talk about the Title that dramatizes true events in a radio style drama! Hear about the productions origins, as well as the immense effort put into creating such an immersive experience. Haven’t listened yet? Don’t worry about it, friend! Go to Audible.com/weirdos for YOUR free trial! And don’t forget to click the episode post on Instagram to comment YOUR favorite aspects of the production, and discuss with other Weirdos who enjoyed the title, as well!

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Awesome podcast

I am a first time listener to Morbid. Found it very interesting and will definitely continue listening. Keep up the good work!

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One of the best true crime podcasts hands down.

This podcast is one of my favorite things to listen to while at work. The girls are hilarious and do a really good job at researching. They are extreemly respectful to the victims and thier familys while bringing some humor to the stories. I would classify morbid as a comedy/true crime podcast. Alaina is an autopsy tech and her expertise brings another level of depth to the stories.

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Amaz-Balls!

To all the Karens that are leaving bad reviews....what is wrong with you?! If you are a crazy that likes to talk true crime and your friends look at you like you are crazy, THESE ARE YOUR PEOPLE! I could do without the use of the F-Bomb. I totally have an F-Bubble that follows me around bc I hate the word but I'll let it slide since yall are cool chicks. Keep making cool podcasts and keeping it weird.

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Love the banter

The ladies are amazing they do so much research and care so much about their listeners. If they make a mistakes they find the best way to fix it immediately. I love them and their banter and I certainly recommend this podcast!

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I have one for you ladies

I love your podcast. listen to it every night. you make it fun to listen to.

You should check into the "vanishing women" from my hometown of chillicothe, Ohio. we still don't know the real story....

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Y’all are some of my favorites

Been listening for over a year now and have loved every weird spooky second! Keep on killin it ladies

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I love these ladies!

They do a great job with the episodes being easy to take in for someone that can't watch scary anything on TV (like paranorman freaked me out and gave me trouble sleeping). they definitely do a great deal of background work that is so interesting and in credibly helpful in snagging a listener! It makes the stories bananas (followers of the podcast will understand the reference). I enjoy the live clips even though listening to actual murderers is very creepy... it makes them people not stories which is weird. They remind me of if me and my best friend had a podcast together. I could totally be friends with them (Ash and Alaina) in real life. highly recommend. I listen while I'm at work. huge fan.

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absolutely love!

I'm so happy to share that crime podcasts will never be the same for me. these girls are two awesome, amazing, hilarious crime junkies. they have the right balance to tell you about a crime but yet lighten the mood after the darkness of the tale. there's times where Ash reacts the exact way I did. I love these girls they pick the best stories definitely recommend

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Wonderfully fucking weird!

I love you two! Your banter, your thoughts, your great effort to bring the most information about the stories and history you share with us! Thank you!

Your fellow weirdo

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finally a good true crime podcast

most podcasts are boring and talk about a lot of unrelated info, but thankfully these girls are awesome. worth the listen since they actually address the details of the crimes instead of other podcasts. and small world, they are from the same state as myself.

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