Mortal Musings Podcast

06/07/2024

Neil is really getting into his new book. I've never seen him read for this long before. The author of the book is actually the host from Morbidology 😳 Neil apparently highly recommends it, and it is now available on Amazon https://amzn.to/3xGMco7

23/06/2024

As mentioned in our latest episode. Here are our friend codes for Pokemon Go.

Neil - 595301161228
Megan - 711744393594

17/06/2024

This is too real 😳

13/06/2024

100 Days until CrimeCon UK in London. We are looking forward to our first ever convention. Hopefully we can meet some of you guys there and have a drink or two 🥴 Remember, you can use code MORTAL for 10% off‼️

10/06/2024

Massive thank you to Andy from

Neil was a little home sick, so Andy brought him back a bottle of from his trip! What a nice guy! Go give them a listen if you haven't already, but remember, close your eyes and picture the scene

30/05/2024

There is still time to book your tickets for CrimeCon UK this September in London. Use code 'MORTAL' for 10% off the ticket prices‼️

Do Megan a favour and come and say hello, and give her a much needed break away from Neil for a civilised conversation 🤪

16/05/2024

For a list of organisations that could help you, please visit ➡️ bit.ly/MentalHealthA-Z

09/05/2024

What is going through Neil's mind here?

04/05/2024

Mortal Musings Couples Therapy 👩‍❤️‍👨

30/04/2024

Neil got himself some new ink 😂

29/04/2024

Some Merch Now Available on Patreon‼️

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17/04/2024

Norman rolled around in the muck outside and ended up looking like Mike Tyson 🤣🥊

30/03/2024

Thank you everyone for your ongoing support. We hit 1k downloads in January, and we have now hit 5k! You guys are amazing!!

30/03/2024

Happy Eather from Neil & Megan!

28/03/2024

If you are looking for more true crime that's straight to the point. Check out Morbidology. Check out their YouTube for visuals throughout. We are addicted to this podcast!

Morbidology is a weekly true crime podcast created and hosted by Emily G. Thompson, author of "Unsolved Child Murders," "Cults Uncovered," "Mysteries Uncover...

27/03/2024

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Today we talk about the murder su***de 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/

https://medium.com/curious-kitten/how-the-ugliest-woman-in-the-world-exposed-humanitys-cruelty-and-saved-her-children-8f7b3627acc2

20/03/2024

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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//my-name-is-marie-rose-belcastro-and-i-was-murdered-at-94-be6e6f2b69bd

https://ohiocsf.com/?page_id=239


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Marie_Belcastro

https://teenkillers.org/legislation/ohio-senate-bill-256/impact-on-victims/statement-on-sb-256-from-marie-belcastros-grandson/

https://teenkillers.org/memorials/ohio/marie-belcastro/

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K6H0ed-5-Uk

18/03/2024

Look who got featured on Podbean 😳

17/03/2024

Happy St Patrick's Day from Neil & Megan ☘️

13/03/2024

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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 he slept in his Scottsdale, Arizona, apartment, he was brutally bludgeoned to death with what detectives believe was a camera tripod. It was a gruesome crime scene, and Bob's murder remains unsolved to this day, continuing to baffle detectives and law enforcement. His murder and theories about who may have committed the crime are of great public interest, often the subject of countless podcasts and television documentaries.
Bob had been appearing in his play, Beginner's Luck, in Scottsdale, and the run of the show was nearing its end. Bob was looking forward to returning home to Los Angeles on July 4, focusing on new television projects, reconnecting with his family, and working on bettering his life with the help of a professional therapist. But it was not to be. Bob left this world abruptly by the cruel hands of another just two weeks shy of his 50th birthday. Ever since, his murder and the scandal that followed have overshadowed nearly everything else Bob did in his life.
The truth is, there is so much more to Bob Crane's life story than his starring role on Hogan's Heroes, his unsolved murder, and a stale tabloid headline. The book, Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography, written by Carol M. Ford, Linda J. Groundwater, and Dee Young, was extensively researched and vetted for accuracy. Their book and all of their efforts on behalf of Bob Crane are supported and endorsed by The Bob Crane Estate and many members of his family, earning them the designation as Bob Crane's official biographers.
Discover Bob Crane's true and complete story, as told by his official biographers through hundreds of first-hand testimonials, many of which were exclusive. For more information about Bob Crane and to order their book visit their website, https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/

06/03/2024

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-serial-killer-who-the-media-ignored


https://www.cbsnews.com/news/butt-slasher-johnny-d-guillen-sentenced-to-7-years-for-va-mall-attacks-report-says/

28/02/2024

This week we take a look into some of the mishaps that haven 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_Ling_Soo

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/67005/7-magic-tricks-went-horribly-wrong

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/40990771

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-11-01-ca-5220-story.html #:~:text=Joseph%20Burrus%2C%2032%2C%20a%20recovering,to%20reach%20him%20in%20time.

https://historythings.com/magicians-history-died-hands-signature-trick/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Genesta

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Houdini

24/02/2024

Do me and Megan a favour and blow this post up! 🥰

24/02/2024

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!
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21/02/2024

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.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-12-06-mn-624-story.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/how-richard-speck-s-rampage-50-years-ago-changed-nation-n606211

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Speck

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/neurocognitive-disorder-more-umbrella-term-than-diagnosis #:~:text=Dear%20Reader%3A%20Organic%20brain%20syndrome,individual's%20mental%20abilities%20and%20cognition.

https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-speck

https://www.cracked.com/article_34636_the-richard-speck-murders-the-most-horrifying-mass-killing-youve-never-heard-of.html

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-mass-murderer-leaves-eight-women-dead

https://www.biography.com/crime/richard-speck

https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgqvjj/richard-speck-murder-nurses-survivor-corazon-amurao-luisa-silverio

https://www.chicagohistory.org/first-mass-murderer-richard-speck/


https://www.yourbarberconnectstore.com/blogs/news/the-infamous-trimet-barber-gets-364-days-in-jail

14/02/2024

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-story.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/how-richard-speck-s-rampage-50-years-ago-changed-nation-n606211

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Speck

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/neurocognitive-disorder-more-umbrella-term-than-diagnosis #:~:text=Dear%20Reader%3A%20Organic%20brain%20syndrome,individual's%20mental%20abilities%20and%20cognition.

https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-speck

https://www.cracked.com/article_34636_the-richard-speck-murders-the-most-horrifying-mass-killing-youve-never-heard-of.html

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-mass-murderer-leaves-eight-women-dead

https://www.biography.com/crime/richard-speck

https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgqvjj/richard-speck-murder-nurses-survivor-corazon-amurao-luisa-silverio

https://www.chicagohistory.org/first-mass-murderer-richard-speck/


https://www.tyla.com/entertaining/tv-and-film-all-the-gavin-stacey-characters-are-named-after-serial-killers-20190606

14/02/2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (TCD) -- Police arrested a 26-year-old mother last week on suspicion of killing her infant after she allegedly placed the baby into the oven.

13/02/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Jeannette Hensby, Don Anelli, Mike Cochran, Suzanne Smith, Neil Osbourne, Annie Dash, Sherie L. Grebenor, Author MT Hart, Afcw Newsgroup, Stacey Skinner, Rene Washington, John James Minster, Shane Jye, Tumblin Dice

10/02/2024

Here is our little mascot you may hear in the background at times. Megan decided to name him Norman, after Norman Bates 😳

Let's see your little friends 🥰