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!
Episodes
May 8, 2024 • 38 mins
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Today we get into some more detail about the attacker from last week's episode, Ángel Reséndiz a.k.a The Railroad Killer.
Our oddity is The Human Library.
Sources:
https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/notorious/resendez/bibli_7.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/i-married-a-serial-killer-1104504.html
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngel_Maturi...
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May 1, 2024 • 33 mins
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This week we talk about the sole survivor of the Railroad Killer; the incredible Holly Dunn.
Keeping with the location of this episode, our oddity this week is The Kentucky Meat Shower.
Sources:
http://www.hollykdunn.com/about/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-live-to-tell-the-railroad-killer/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5125929/Survivor-serial-killers-attack-ret...
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April 24, 2024 • 32 mins
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Today we talk about the tragic death of Joyce Vincent and discuss how this could have happened. Our oddity is the beautiful yet terrifying Jacob's Well. Sources: Documentary: Dreams of a Life https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/oct/09/joyce-vincent-death-mystery-documentary https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joyce_Vincent https://allthatsinteresting.com/joyce-vincent https:/...Mark as Played
April 17, 2024 • 34 mins
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Today we cover the completely avoidable deaths of Sophie, Danny, Nash, Mario and Mark. Our oddity is the untimely death of comedian and magician, Tommy Cooper. Sources: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/#:~:text=Carbon%20monoxide%20poisoning%20doesn't,carbon%20monoxide%20in%20the%20air. Homicide Hunter, S2, EP 8 Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph Tuesday 16...Mark as Played
April 11, 2024 • 61 mins
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We were delighted to be invited to join Picture the Scene on one of their episodes, and here it is!
Go give them a follow!!
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April 10, 2024 • 30 mins
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This week, we cover our first Irish case. The extremely shocking abduction and murder of Jastine Valdez. Our oddity this week is Death by Sinkhole. Not Plughole. Sources: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30961765.html https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20471134.html https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20470935.html https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/jastine-v...Mark as Played
April 3, 2024 • 39 mins
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Today we are taking a look into some of the torturous punishments inflicted on, and by pirates.
Our oddity today is the serial killer who left some pretty disturbing Amazon reviews.
Sources:
https://www.history.co.uk/articles/painful-pirate-punishments-from-history
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1847/pirate-punishments-in-the-golden-age-of-piracy/#:~:text=Tortures%2C%20sometim...
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March 27, 2024 • 51 mins
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Today we talk about the murder suicide of Pam & Kenny Carter. This was actually a case suggested by Neil! Our oddity today is the story of Mary Ann Bevan, also horrendously known as “The Ugliest Woman In The World” A massive thank you to Helen Charlesworth for providing the research for this case! Sources for oddity: https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/mary-ann-bevan-ugliest-woman/ ...
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March 20, 2024 • 25 mins
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This week we talk about the devastating murder of Marie Rose Belcastro.
In lieu of an oddity, Neil tells a few stories about his own grandparents.
Find further information on Senate Bill 256 down below!
Sources:
https://ohiocsf.com/?page_id=60
https://medium.com/@novjmohio/my-name-is-marie-rose-belcastro-and-i-was-murdered-at-94-be6e6f2b69bd
https://ohiocsf.com/?page_id=239
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March 13, 2024 • 121 mins
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This week we have a special episode for you!
We are joined by Carol Ford and Linda Groundwater, the authors of Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography. Carol and Linda walk us through Bob Crane’s career, addiction and his unsolved Murder.
From the biographers:
In the early morning hours of June 29, 1978, Bob Crane, star of the popular 1960s television series Hogan's Heroes, was murdered. As h...
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March 13, 2024 • 18 mins
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In this bonus episode, we take a look at the gruesome 1995 murder that shocked the residents of El Paso, Texas.
Neil also sends Megan into a spiral about his travel attire.
Sources:
https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/archive-gruesome-dismemberment-of-el-paso-woman-shocks-community/
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-18-mn-4692-story.html
https://www.newspapers.co...
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March 6, 2024 • 47 mins
Today we’re covering the case of William Suff a.k.a The Riverside Killer
Our oddity is The Butt Slasher.
Sources:
Real Detective S2 Ep 2
https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/bill_suff/4.html
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-03-29-mn-48402-story.html
https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/suff-william.htm
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Suff
https://vocal.media/criminal/the-forgotten-...
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February 28, 2024 • 29 mins
This week we take a look into some of the mishaps that have happened during magic performances.
Our oddity is Harry Houdini’s dedication to the debunking of psychic mediums.
Sources:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9311386/magic-tricks-horribly-wrong-impaled-swords-catch-bullets/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/morbid-monday-chung-ling-soo-the-bullet-trick-that-went-horribly-wrong
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chung_L...
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February 21, 2024 • 51 mins
We’re back this week for Part 2 of Richard Speck. This time we’ll talk about the night of the murders, the aftermath and the victims of this horrifying event.
The oddity this week is the strange story of the TriMet Barber.
Sources:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-richard-speck-chicago-mass-murder-victims-20200815-ofyebzxw5jgxrloxvxe4xmezwq-story.html
https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/speck-richard.htm
https://www.lat...
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February 14, 2024 • 38 mins
This week we take a look into the backstory of Mass Murderer, Richard Speck.
Our oddity is the interesting choices of names for the characters of British sitcom, Gavin & Stacey.
Sources:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-richard-speck-chicago-mass-murder-victims-20200815-ofyebzxw5jgxrloxvxe4xmezwq-story.html
https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/speck-richard.htm
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-12-06-mn-624...
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February 7, 2024 • 42 mins
This week we look into the horrifying discoveries that were made at the Tri-State Crematory.
For our oddity today we talk about what it’s like waking up during surgery.
Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri-State_Crematory_scandal
https://www.grunge.com/911165/the-chilling-tri-state-crematory-scandal-explained/
https://eu.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2002/09/21/investigation-of-crematory-didnt-begin-until-10-months-a...
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January 31, 2024 • 30 mins
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This week we look into the story of Jody Plauché and the positive impact he’s made following a harrowing situation. Our oddity today is the story of Sandra Anderson and Eagle. Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1984/03/29/what-price-vengeancea-louisiana-town-weighs-the-issue-in-slaying-of-accused-kidnaper/e60b2557-5196-4ce0-b766-a132020ac8c6/ https://www.theadvocat...Mark as Played
January 24, 2024 • 37 mins
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On today’s episode, we talk about Joseph Arridy and the false confession that lead to his Execution. Our oddity is a quick look at Baby Cages. Sources: https://www.westword.com/news/joe-arridy-was-the-happiest-man-on-death-row-5118031 https://allthatsinteresting.com/joe-arridy https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Arridy https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/history-baby-cage-1934-1948/ ...Mark as Played
January 17, 2024 • 50 mins
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This week, we’re discussing one of the big boys! We’re covering the truly dark and twisted tale of Ed Gein.
Our oddity is the horror of Irish Road Safety Ads.
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-gein
https://www.suggest.com/augusta-wilhelmine-gein-ed-gein-serial-killer/2606236/
https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gein-edward.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein
https:/...
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