Mortal Musings Podcast
Mortal Musings Podcast

Mortal Musings Podcast

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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!

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126. Dr. Crippen & The Murder of Cora Turner Part 1
MAR 4, 2026
126. Dr. Crippen & The Murder of Cora Turner Part 1
<div> <p>In Part 1, we talk about <strong>Crippen</strong>, the disappearance of <strong>Cora</strong>, and some very suspicious activity. Our oddity is <strong>Jocko the Monkey</strong>.</p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US:<br></strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast">https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast<br></a><br><strong>BONUS CONTENT:<br></strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast">https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast<br></a><br><strong>OFFICIAL MERCH:<br></strong><a href="https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/">https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/<br></a><br><strong>SUPPORT THE PODCAST:<br></strong><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings">https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings<br></a><a href="https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast">https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast<br></a><br><strong>10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGN<br></strong><a href="https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL">https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL<br><br><br></a><strong>Sources:</strong><br><a href="http://Newspapers.com">Newspapers.com</a>:<br>The Boston Globe:<br>-          02 Aug 1910</p><p>The Coventry Times, and Warwickshire Journal:<br>-          28 Sep 1910</p></div><br><div><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/oct/17/ukcrime.science">https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/oct/17/ukcrime.science</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/apr/02/story-of-a-by-hallie-rubenhold-review-the-real-cora-crippen">https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/apr/02/story-of-a-by-hallie-rubenhold-review-the-real-cora-crippen</a></div><br><div><a href="https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/library-rnid/2013/04/26/a-shirt-of-startling-hue-the-drouet-institute-and-dr-crippen/">https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/library-rnid/2013/04/26/a-shirt-of-startling-hue-the-drouet-institute-and-dr-crippen/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121114151719/http:/www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/features/executed-in-error/david-foran/204/">https://web.archive.org/web/20121114151719/http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/features/executed-in-error/david-foran/204/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080829160358/http:/www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/david_aaronovitch/article4244448.ece">https://web.archive.org/web/20080829160358/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/david_aaronovitch/article4244448.ece</a></div><br><div><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20241130095816/https:/www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t19101011-74">https://web.archive.org/web/20241130095816/https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t19101011-74</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-10802059">https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-10802059</a></div><br><div><a href="https://wellcomecollection.org/works/w4rypqf7">https://wellcomecollection.org/works/w4rypqf7</a></div><br><div><a href="https://collections.library.appstate.edu/collections/appalachian/genealogy/birth-certificates">https://collections.library.appstate.edu/collections/appalachian/genealogy/birth-certificates</a></div><br><div><a href="https://historiclondontours.com/tales-of-london/f/as-convincing-as-dr-crippens-defence-lawyer">https://historiclondontours.com/tales-of-london/f/as-convincing-as-dr-crippens-defence-lawyer</a></div><br><div><a href="https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-notorious-case-of-dr-crippen/">https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-notorious-case-of-dr-crippen/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawley_Harvey_Crippen">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawley_Harvey_Crippen</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98425713q4o">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98425713q4o</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-29009833">https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-29009833</a></div><br><div><a href="https://vitacollections.ca/hpplnewspapers/3534570/page/9?q=jocko&amp;docid=OOI.3534570">https://vitacollections.ca/hpplnewspapers/3534570/page/9?q=jocko&amp;docid=OOI.3534570</a></div><br><div><p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26872177">https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26872177</a></p></div>
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71 MIN
125. The Murder of Imette St. Guillen
FEB 25, 2026
125. The Murder of Imette St. Guillen
<div> <p>This week we're discussing the brutal murder of 24 year old Criminal Justice student, <strong>Imette St. Guillen</strong>. Our oddity is <strong>pet burial</strong>.</p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US:<br></strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast">https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast<br></a><br><strong>BONUS CONTENT:<br></strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast">https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast<br></a><br><strong>OFFICIAL MERCH:<br></strong><a href="https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/">https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/<br></a><br><strong>SUPPORT THE PODCAST:<br></strong><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings">https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings<br></a><a href="https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast">https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast<br></a><br><strong>10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGN<br></strong><a href="https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL">https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL</a></p><p><strong>Sources:</strong><br><a href="http://Newspapers.com">Newspapers.com</a>:<br>Daily News<br>-          01 Mar 2006</p><p>-          04 Mar 2006</p><p>-           04 Jun 2009</p><p>-          09 Jul 2009</p><p>Newsday<br>-          28 Apr 2006</p></div><br><div>Forensic Files II – Blanket Denial</div><br><div><a href="https://www.nycourts.gov/reporter/3dseries/2013/2013_07063.htm">https://www.nycourts.gov/reporter//3dseries/2013/2013_07063.htm</a></div><br><div><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-second-department/2013/2009-06389.html">https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-second-department/2013/2009-06389.html</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna11623311">https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna11623311</a></div><br><div><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Imette_St._Guillen">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Imette_St._Guillen</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.rte.ie/news/newslens/2026/0210/1557783-brazil-pets/">https://www.rte.ie/news/newslens/2026/0210/1557783-brazil-pets/</a></div><br><div> <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/05/18/528736490/when-whole-family-cemeteries-include-our-pets#:~:text=In%20some%20states%2C%20though%2C%20burial,rat%2C%20or%20even%20a%20horse">https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/05/18/528736490/when-whole-family-cemeteries-include-our-pets#:~:text=In%20some%20states%2C%20though%2C%20burial,rat%2C%20or%20even%20a%20horse</a>.</div><br><div><a href="https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/news/society/petburials/">https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/news/society/petburials/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.dw.com/en/six-feet-under-hamburg-allows-people-to-be-buried-with-pets/a-50979462">https://www.dw.com/en/six-feet-under-hamburg-allows-people-to-be-buried-with-pets/a-50979462</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2017/10/whole-family-cemeteries/542493/">https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2017/10/whole-family-cemeteries/542493/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/march-in-rio-demanding-justice-for-beloved-street-dog-orelha-after-national-outcry-over-abuse/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX01UMVpVTUEwMDBYTFZJMTk">https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/march-in-rio-demanding-justice-for-beloved-street-dog-orelha-after-national-outcry-over-abuse/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX01UMVpVTUEwMDBYTFZJMTk</a></div>
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69 MIN
124. Kimberly Cargill & The Murder of Cherry Walker
FEB 18, 2026
124. Kimberly Cargill & The Murder of Cherry Walker
<div> <p>This week we're discussing the murder of 39 year old <strong>Cherry Walker</strong>, and the shockingly callous behaviour of <strong>Kimberly Cargill</strong>. Our oddity is <strong>Aqua Dots</strong>.</p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US:<br></strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast">https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast<br></a><br><strong>BONUS CONTENT:<br></strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast">https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast<br></a><br><strong>OFFICIAL MERCH:<br></strong><a href="https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/">https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/<br></a><br><strong>SUPPORT THE PODCAST:<br></strong><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings">https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings<br></a><a href="https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast">https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast<br></a><br><strong>10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGN<br></strong><a href="https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL">https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL<br><br></a><br><strong>Sources:</strong></p></div><br><div><a href="https://www.kltv.com/story/18680902/i-have-never-come-across-another-defendant-like-kim-cargill/">https://www.kltv.com/story/18680902/i-have-never-come-across-another-defendant-like-kim-cargill/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.kltv.com/story/18582070/sentencing-phase-underway-in-cargill-trial/">https://www.kltv.com/story/18582070/sentencing-phase-underway-in-cargill-trial/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.kltv.com/story/12898703/mother-charged-with-killing-babysitter/">https://www.kltv.com/story/12898703/mother-charged-with-killing-babysitter/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.kltv.com/story/12717905/parents-worst-fears-confirmed-with-the-loss-of-their-daughter/">https://www.kltv.com/story/12717905/parents-worst-fears-confirmed-with-the-loss-of-their-daughter/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.kltv.com/story/12744546/murder-victim-was-set-to-testify/">https://www.kltv.com/story/12744546/murder-victim-was-set-to-testify/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/woman-on-texas-death-row-loses-state-court-appeal/">https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/woman-on-texas-death-row-loses-state-court-appeal/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberly_Cargill">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberly_Cargill</a></div><br><div><strong>Evil Lives Here – S4 EP6</strong></div><br><div><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/nov/09/china.international">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/nov/09/china.international</a></div><br><div><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bindeez">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bindeez</a></p></div>
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67 MIN
123. Yukio Yamaji
FEB 11, 2026
123. Yukio Yamaji
<div> <p>This week we're talking about <strong>Yukio Yamaji</strong>, the <strong>Osaka Sister Killer</strong>, who committed his first murder at just 16 years of age. Our oddity is <strong>The Amputee</strong>.</p><p><strong><em>CONNECT WITH US:<br></em></strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast">https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast<br></a><br><strong><em>BONUS CONTENT:<br></em></strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast">https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast<br></a><br><strong><em>OFFICIAL MERCH:<br></em></strong><a href="https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/">https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/<br></a><br><strong><em>SUPPORT THE PODCAST:<br></em></strong><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings">https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings<br></a><a href="https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast">https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast<br></a><br><strong><em>10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGN<br></em></strong><a href="https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL">https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL<br></a><br><strong>Sources:</strong><br><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2010/05/02/national/media-national/hes-unusual-so-why-not-just-kill-him/">https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2010/05/02/national/media-national/hes-unusual-so-why-not-just-kill-him/</a></p></div><br><div><a href="https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/silent-execution-of-osaka-sisters-killer">https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/silent-execution-of-osaka-sisters-killer</a></div><br><div><a href="https://bunshun.jp/articles/-/42355">https://bunshun.jp/articles/-/42355</a></div><br><div><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140226121801/http:/www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5guY7pPPbgneVElJ2vRGwhlUviGmg">https://web.archive.org/web/20140226121801/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5guY7pPPbgneVElJ2vRGwhlUviGmg</a></div><br><div><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120331222939/http:/www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20061214a3.html">https://web.archive.org/web/20120331222939/http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20061214a3.html</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.news24.com/i-couldnt-forget-the-feeling-20051219">https://www.news24.com/i-couldnt-forget-the-feeling-20051219</a></div><br><div><a href="https://morbidology.com/the-osaka-sister-killer-yukio-yamaji/">https://morbidology.com/the-osaka-sister-killer-yukio-yamaji/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://murderpedia.org/male.Y/y/yamaji-yukio.htm">https://murderpedia.org/male.Y/y/yamaji-yukio.htm</a></div><br><div><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coming_of_Age_Day">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coming_of_Age_Day</a></div><br><div><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukio_Yamaji">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukio_Yamaji</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvpx20le2o">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvpx20le2o</a></div>
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56 MIN
122. The Survival of Morgan Metzer
FEB 4, 2026
122. The Survival of Morgan Metzer
<div> <p>This week we're discussing the terrifying home invasion that <strong>Morgan Metzer</strong> was subjected to in the early hours of New Years Day 2021. Our oddity is <strong>Tuten-Alan</strong>.</p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US:<br></strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast">https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast<br></a><br><strong>BONUS CONTENT:<br></strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast">https://www.patreon.com/MortalMusingsPodcast<br></a><br><strong>OFFICIAL MERCH:<br></strong><a href="https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/">https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/<br></a><br><strong>SUPPORT THE PODCAST:<br></strong><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings">https://buymeacoffee.com/mortalmusings<br></a><a href="https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast">https://www.paypal.me/mortalmusingspodcast<br></a><br><strong>10% OFF DEAD INSIDE DESIGN<br></strong><a href="https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL">https://deadinsidedesign.com/?ref=MORTAL</a></p><p><strong>Sources:</strong><br><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/morgan-metzer-georgia-attack-rodney-metzer-evidence-photos-48-hours/">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/morgan-metzer-georgia-attack-rodney-metzer-evidence-photos-48-hours/</a></p></div><br><div><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/morgan-metzer-rodney-metzer-canton-georgia-ex-husband-home-invasion-rescue-hero-48-hours/">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/morgan-metzer-rodney-metzer-canton-georgia-ex-husband-home-invasion-rescue-hero-48-hours/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/morgan-metzer-rodney-metzer-canton-georgia-man-fakes-cancer-diagnosis-48-hours/">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/morgan-metzer-rodney-metzer-canton-georgia-man-fakes-cancer-diagnosis-48-hours/</a></div><br><div><a href="https://people.com/inside-morgan-metzer-attack-rodney-metzer-11876988">https://people.com/inside-morgan-metzer-attack-rodney-metzer-11876988</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/he-ex-husband-found-her-bound-and-beaten-then-investigators-got-to-work">https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/he-ex-husband-found-her-bound-and-beaten-then-investigators-got-to-work</a></div><br><div>Evil Lives Here - S12 EP5</div><br><div>48 Hours - The Batman Intruder</div><br><div><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-15342140">https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-15342140</a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna44945455">https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna44945455</a></div>
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73 MIN