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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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new e...

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The Butcher Legacy: A Dr. Wren Muller Novel cover

The Butcher Legacy

Alaina Urquhart

Mentioned 1 week ago

The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway (Part 2)

The hosts announced that the book was releasing on August 11th and praised it as their favorite in the series so far.

Butcher Legacy is coming out. And we're going on tour. It's coming out August 11th. And we'll be at Unlikely Story that night. It's the concluding chapter in this trilogy. It's really good. I think you'll love it. So go ahead and preorder that. It's my favorite one in the series thus far.

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Ninth House (Ninth House Series, 1)

Leigh Bardugo

Mentioned 1 week ago

The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway (Part 2)

One of the hosts said they had just started reading the book and described it as a spooky darkacademia fantasy that felt right for the summer.

I'm starting to read The Ninth House. It's like a spooky fantasy, dark academia fantasy. I think Aiden recommended it to me. It feels right, cozy, dark academia, paranormal and fun.

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The Season of Sinking

Daphne Woolsoncroft

Mentioned 1 week ago

The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway (Part 2)

They mentioned that Daphne Wolsencroft had just released this new book and expressed excitement to start reading it.

She was nice enough to send me and Elena her new book, which I think just came out. So I think it's available. Season of Sinking. I'm really excited to start it.

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Night Watcher

Daphne Woolsoncroft

Mentioned 1 week ago

The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway (Part 2)

They recalled having read Wolsencroft's earlier book Night Watcher and gave it a strong recommendation.

I read her book Night Watcher and it was really good. 10 out of 10 recommend.

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Preacher's Girl: The Life and Crimes of Blanche Taylor Moore cover

Preacher's Girl

Jim Schutze

Mentioned 2 weeks ago

Blanche Taylor Moore, The Oldest Woman on Death Row (Part 2)

The hosts noted that Schutz's book reported the arsenic level found in Dwight Moore as the highest ever recorded in a living human being.

According to author Jim Schutz, who again will link his book in the show notes, it was the most arsenic that had ever been found in any living human being in the history of the hospital.

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Mass Murderers (True Crime)

Time-Life Books

Mentioned 1 month ago

The San Ysidro McDonald's Massacre

The book was cited as a reference source providing information about mass murderers.

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Murder in Greenwich

Mark Fuhrman

Mentioned 1 month ago

The Murder of Martha Moxley (Part 2)

The episode noted that Furman's book was published in 1998 and that it named a suspect, influencing public interest and prompting a grandjury investigation.

In the spring of 1998, Furman's book, Murder in Greenwich, Who Killed Martha Moxley, was published.

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Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck

Mentioned 1 month ago

The Murder of Martha Moxley (Part 1)

One of the hosts mentioned the novel while joking about the name George, saying it made them think of "Of Mice and Men."

I was going to say, is it even going to be funny? For some reason, when I said George, I just thought of mice and men. I'm tapping out.

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The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking Murder cover

The Perfect Father

John Glatt

Mentioned 2 months ago

The Watts Family Murders (Part 2)

The book was listed in the episode's reference section as a source detailing the Chris Watts case.

Glatt, John. 2020. The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking Murder.

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Magi

Shinobu Ohtaka

Mentioned 3 months ago

Move-In Ready (To Ruin Your Life)

The hosts said Kurt Rowlett wrote about the bleeding house in his book Labyrinth 13, noting he interviewed Minnie Winston after the mysterious blood incident.

Now, another writer who got involved in the case is Kurt Rowlett. He writes about the bleeding house in his book, Labyrinth 13, True Tales of the Occult Crime and Conspiracy. He actually got the chance to interview Minnie Winston a while after that night in September when all the blood just appeared.

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Winnie the Pooh

A. A. Milne

Mentioned 3 months ago

The Rescue of Baby Jessica McClure

It was mentioned that baby Jessica was singing verses from "Winnie the Pooh" while she was trapped, showing the book's presence in the rescue narrative.

She could be heard singing verses of Winnie the Pooh to herself.

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Inside the Well

Lance Lunsford

Mentioned 3 months ago

The Rescue of Baby Jessica McClure

The hosts cited Lunsford's book as a source for details about the well's condition and its capping, indicating they relied on it for factual background.

According to Lunsford, and these are people that will obviously be linked in the show notes, accounts vary on whether the well opening had been covered with a rock or a flower pot.

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Walter B 1866 Wood

Survivors' Tales of Famous Crimes

Wood describes Kate Webster as an uncommonly tall, powerful and ill favoured woman looking as if she belonged to the tramp class.

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Julia's doctor described Kate as quote, an uncommonly tall, powerful and ill favoured woman looking as if she belonged to the tramp class.

— Episode: Episode 582: The Murder of Julia Martha...

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Episode: Episode 582: The Murder of Julia Martha Thomas

Wood describes Kate Webster as an uncommonly tall, powerful and ill favoured woman looking as if she belonged to the tramp class.

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Julia's doctor described Kate as quote, an uncommonly tall, powerful and ill favoured woman looking as if she belonged to the tramp class.

Details Are Unprintable: Wayne Lonergan and the Sensational Cafe Society Murder Cover

Allan Levine author of Details are Unprintable: Wayne Lonergan and the Sensational Café

Details Are Unprintable

Wayne Lonergan and the Sensational Cafe Society Murder

The author, Alan Levine, wrote a book about this case, which the hosts strongly recommend. The title itself, "Details Are Unprintable", suggests the salacious nature of the story.

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Details Are Unprintable is the title.

— Episode: Episode 581: The Murder of Patricia Lone...

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Episode: Episode 581: The Murder of Patricia Lonergan

The author, Alan Levine, wrote a book about this case, which the hosts strongly recommend. The title itself, "Details Are Unprintable", suggests the salacious nature of the story.

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Details Are Unprintable is the title.

Definitely a good read.

Good title.

A Sniper in the Tower: The Charles Whitman Murders Cover

Gary M. Lavergne

A Sniper in the Tower

The Charles Whitman Murders

The book details the life of Charles Whitman, the Texas Tower sniper, and explores the events leading up to the tragedy. It examines his personal history, medical problems, and the family dynamics that played a role in his actions. The author also discussed the book with the podcast hosts, highlighting his research on the case.

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the neighbors nearly universally characterized Charlie along with his brothers as good, normal boys.

— Episode: Episode 580: Charles Whitman: The Texas...

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Episode: Episode 580: Charles Whitman: The Texas Tower Snip...

The book details the life of Charles Whitman, the Texas Tower sniper, and explores the events leading up to the tragedy. It examines his personal history, medical problems, and the family dynamics that played a role in his actions. The author also discussed the book with the podcast hosts, highlighting his research on the case.

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the neighbors nearly universally characterized Charlie along with his brothers as good, normal boys.

a brilliant student who never caused trouble for his family.

Charlie established himself as very proficient with guns.

world's finest!

an excellent shot who appeared to be more accurate against moving targets.

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Jason Lucky Morrow

Deadly Hero

The High Society Murder that Created Hysteria in the Heartland

The book details the murder case of John Gorrell Jr. and the subsequent trial of Phil Kennamer, focusing on the social anxieties and sensationalism surrounding the case, particularly regarding the perception of wealthy youth running wild during the Great Depression.

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Whatever the reason, Sydney Bourne's fear was certainly real to him, even if it was found later to be blown out of proportion.

— Episode: Episode 579: The Society Gang Killing

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Episode: Episode 579: The Society Gang Killing

The book details the murder case of John Gorrell Jr. and the subsequent trial of Phil Kennamer, focusing on the social anxieties and sensationalism surrounding the case, particularly regarding the perception of wealthy youth running wild during the Great Depression.

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Whatever the reason, Sydney Bourne's fear was certainly real to him, even if it was found later to be blown out of proportion.

Book of Psalms - Alabaster Bible (NLT) Cover

Alabaster Co.

Book of Psalms - Alabaster Bible (NLT)

A quote from the book of Psalms was found written on a wall at the crime scene, the quote seemed to relate to the idea of God doling out justice upon those who shed innocent blood.

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when he maketh inquisition for blood, he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.

— Episode: Episode 578: Clementine Barnabet & The C...

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Episode: Episode 578: Clementine Barnabet & The Church of t...

A quote from the book of Psalms was found written on a wall at the crime scene, the quote seemed to relate to the idea of God doling out justice upon those who shed innocent blood.

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when he maketh inquisition for blood, he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.

when he maketh inquisition for blood, he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.

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Peter Graham

Anne Perry and the Murder of the Century

Peter Graham wrote about the girls' upbringing and how they were seen by others. He also wrote about Pauline being angry, rebellious, and feeling different from the other girls at the school.

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It seems that Hilda and Henry Hume were happy to forgo for as long as they could the company of their daughter, whose quote, defects in temperament and personality made her difficult and troublesome t...

— Episode: Episode 572: Heavenly Creatures: The Par...

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Episode: Episode 572: Heavenly Creatures: The Parker-Hulme...

Peter Graham wrote about the girls' upbringing and how they were seen by others. He also wrote about Pauline being angry, rebellious, and feeling different from the other girls at the school.

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It seems that Hilda and Henry Hume were happy to forgo for as long as they could the company of their daughter, whose quote, defects in temperament and personality made her difficult and troublesome to handle.

angry and rebellious, felt different from the other girls, resisted discipline, and spoke sarcastically to the teachers.

as early as March of 1953, Pauline was writing about highway robberies and often more than one violent death a day.

Pauline would never forget the unhappiness of her childhood and seemed to blame most of that unhappiness on her mother.

Finding Betty: A Memoir About Depression, Anxiety, and a Suicidal Attempt Cover

Helen Stanley

Finding Betty

A Memoir About Depression, Anxiety, and a Suicidal Attempt

This documentary film was made in order to prove that Betty was innocent and was wrongfully convicted.

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I've made this film my life's mission because it calls into question the integrity of the justice system itself. I won't give up until justice is done.

— Episode: Episode 570: The Murder Of Jack Wilson

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Episode: Episode 570: The Murder Of Jack Wilson

This documentary film was made in order to prove that Betty was innocent and was wrongfully convicted.

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I've made this film my life's mission because it calls into question the integrity of the justice system itself. I won't give up until justice is done.

Desperate Deadly Widows: A Novel Cover

Vanessa Lillie

Desperate Deadly Widows

A Novel

The hosts enjoyed the book, finding it fun and entertaining, and highlighting the distinct voices of the four authors, each writing for a different character. The plot revolves around four widows who find themselves entangled in a murder mystery involving the mayor of their town.

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I loved this title.

— Episode: Episode 569: “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club” p...

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The hosts enjoyed the book, finding it fun and entertaining, and highlighting the distinct voices of the four authors, each writing for a different character. The plot revolves around four widows who find themselves entangled in a murder mystery involving the mayor of their town.

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I loved this title.

This was made for me.

It was so good.

It was a lot of fun.

I was a big fan.

A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 1) Cover

Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 1)

Sheena mentioned this book series as an Audible audiobook, praising it as incredible and noting the fun factor of a fantasy story in audiobook format.

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That's been recommended to me a lot.

— Episode: Episode 569: “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club” p...

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Sheena mentioned this book series as an Audible audiobook, praising it as incredible and noting the fun factor of a fantasy story in audiobook format.

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That's been recommended to me a lot.

That book series is incredible.

It's amazing.

I feel like the fantasy element of that too, like on Audible would be really fun to listen to.

I bet the voices are really good.

Needful Things: The Last Castle Rock Story Cover

Stephen King

Needful Things

The Last Castle Rock Story

The hosts mentioned this book as an audiobook narrated by Stephen King himself. They noted how Stephen King's narration was perfect for his writing style.

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I love, love, love Audible.

— Episode: Episode 569: “Weirdos’ Audiobook Club” p...

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The hosts mentioned this book as an audiobook narrated by Stephen King himself. They noted how Stephen King's narration was perfect for his writing style.

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I love, love, love Audible.

I do too. Big Audible gal. They're sick nasty.

I don't call just anything sick nasty.

So I started listening to Needful Things by Stephen King.

I love when the title is narrated by the author.

Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide Cover

Rupert Holmes

Murder Your Employer

The McMasters Guide to Homicide

The hosts discussed this book as an audiobook narrated by Neil Patrick Harris. They noted his narration style and the humorously relatable concept of the book.

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My recommendation is Murder Your Employer.

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The hosts discussed this book as an audiobook narrated by Neil Patrick Harris. They noted his narration style and the humorously relatable concept of the book.

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My recommendation is Murder Your Employer.

It's a really good title.

One of the narrators is Neil Patrick Harris. So.

Oh, I love that.

Who wouldn't want to listen to that?

Love As Always, Mum Xxx Cover

Mae West

Love As Always, Mum Xxx

The book tells the true story of a daughter's experience growing up with Fred and Rose West.

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Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West.

— Episode: Episode 565: Fred & Rose West (Part 2)

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Episode: Episode 565: Fred & Rose West (Part 2)

The book tells the true story of a daughter's experience growing up with Fred and Rose West.

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Love as Always, Mum: The True and Terrible Story of Surviving a Childhood with Fred and Rose West.

Portrait of a Monster: Joran van der Sloot, a Murder in Peru, and the Natalee Holloway Mystery Cover

Lisa Pulitzer

Portrait of a Monster

Joran van der Sloot, a Murder in Peru, and the Natalee Holloway Mystery

The authors of the book "Portrait of a Monster" did a lot of research and spent a lot of time in Aruba talking to people about Joran's inner circle. It was difficult to get information about his family so it took a lot of detective work to piece together his childhood. They discovered that Joran had violent and angry streaks from a pretty early age.

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Two of our best sources were the authors of a book called "Portrait of a Monster" who did a lot of research, spent a lot of time in Aruba talking to people off the record, on the reco...

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The authors of the book "Portrait of a Monster" did a lot of research and spent a lot of time in Aruba talking to people about Joran's inner circle. It was difficult to get information about his family so it took a lot of detective work to piece together his childhood. They discovered that Joran had violent and angry streaks from a pretty early age.

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Two of our best sources were the authors of a book called "Portrait of a Monster" who did a lot of research, spent a lot of time in Aruba talking to people off the record, on the record, you know, Joran's inner circle there. His family is very tough to crack. So it took some detective work to put together the pieces of his childhood, but what we were able to find was that, you know, he had this violent streak and this sort of angry streak from a pretty early age.

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Hector MacLeod

Peter Manuel, Serial Killer

The book provides insight into the life and crimes of Peter Manuel, a Scottish serial killer. It mentions the brutal murders of the Watt family and the details about the crime scene. It also discusses Peter Manuel's criminal history, his reputation for lying, and his attempts to use information about the murders to gain an early release from prison.

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According to Peter, a day before the murders, he'd been asked to participate in a robbery at the Watt home, but he declined the invitation.

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Episode: Episode 583: Peter Manuel: The Beast of Birkenshaw...

The book provides insight into the life and crimes of Peter Manuel, a Scottish serial killer. It mentions the brutal murders of the Watt family and the details about the crime scene. It also discusses Peter Manuel's criminal history, his reputation for lying, and his attempts to use information about the murders to gain an early release from prison.

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According to Peter, a day before the murders, he'd been asked to participate in a robbery at the Watt home, but he declined the invitation.

And Peter Manuel said this was the same man who'd stolen the two rings from the home near the Watt's house.

Although it was, he was skeptical about what Peter Manuel had told him, the lawyer, William Watts's lawyer felt it was who knows stranger shit has happened.

So they said, okay, I don't know what to do now.

And they did. They said, all right, but then, but he just couldn't help involve himself. He could have been scot-free, but he couldn't let it go.

Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper--Case Closed Cover

Patricia Cornwell

Portrait of a Killer

Jack the Ripper--Case Closed

Alaina recalled a paper she wrote in freshman year that referenced a book titled PortraitofaKiller.

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you gave me Portrait of a Killer tomorrow.

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Alaina recalled a paper she wrote in freshman year that referenced a book titled PortraitofaKiller.

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you gave me Portrait of a Killer tomorrow.

The Stranger Beside Me: Updated Twentieth Anniversary Edition Cover

Ann Rule

The Stranger Beside Me

Updated Twentieth Anniversary Edition

The hosts highlighted Ann Rule's truecrime memoir as a mustread, noting its compelling account of her work with Ted Bundy.

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Another tip came from Ann Rule. Who, um, you guys should totally read her book, Stranger Beside Me. It's fucking awesome. Because she worked with him.

— Episode: Episode 5: Ted Bundy Part 1

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Episode: Episode 5: Ted Bundy Part 1

The hosts highlighted Ann Rule's truecrime memoir as a mustread, noting its compelling account of her work with Ted Bundy.

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Another tip came from Ann Rule. Who, um, you guys should totally read her book, Stranger Beside Me. It's fucking awesome. Because she worked with him.

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Rick Rubin

The Creative Act

A Way of Being

Alaina praised TheCreativeAct:AWayofBeing as a helpful guide for creators, emphasizing its advice to let go and not force ideas.

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The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin ... it teaches you to let go, don't try to force things.

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Alaina praised TheCreativeAct:AWayofBeing as a helpful guide for creators, emphasizing its advice to let go and not force ideas.

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The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin ... it teaches you to let go, don't try to force things.

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