Morgue Rats

Brought to you by two sisters who grew up in a funeral home, Morgue Rats discusses death, whether it comes by crime, disease or disaster. Also in each episode, we share a funeral home story based on our experiences. It’s a fun waste of time!

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Episodes

Announcement

Thursday Mar 28, 2024

Thursday Mar 28, 2024

Sorry! We’ve had to postpone this week’s episode!

Episode 44: Show Me The Money!

Thursday Mar 21, 2024

Thursday Mar 21, 2024

In this episode, our death story talks about people who just couldn’t wait for their inheritance, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker had to deal with as sneaky lawyer and a greedy family. Sources:
https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/bentler-shawn.htm
https://nypost.com/2022/10/26/nyc-man-sentenced-for-brutal-murder-of-mom-over-inheritance/
https://www.oxygen.com/fatal-family-feuds/crime-news/steven-colegrove-murder-inheritance-brother-pennsylvania?amp

Episode 43: Family Feuds

Thursday Mar 14, 2024

Thursday Mar 14, 2024

In this episode, our death story will focus on family get-togethers that turned deadly, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker witnessed a family feud come to an ugly head at a funeral. Sources:
https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/tyler-man-sentenced-to-45-years-killing-man-injuring-another-at-family-party/501-e247fa24-f155-4232-b533-a717834387c3
https://www.wlox.com/story/29047785/family-says-children-watched-fatal-hancock-co-stabbing/?outputType=amp
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11022341/amp/Shocking-moment-open-casket-funeral-descends-vicious-brawl-rival-families.html
https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/casket-knocked-over-during-family-brawl-california-funeral/WK72NQTR5JEGPGFWDJRFHK2W3M/?outputType=amp
https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/crime/article85460722.html
https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/crime/article85917417.html

Thursday Mar 07, 2024

We sat down for a chat with our dad and brother (both undertakers), but only after they were good and wasted. Hey, we’re on vacation—work hard, play hard! We hope you enjoy this hilarious, if not a little sloppy, episode.

Episode 41: The Voices Are Back

Thursday Feb 29, 2024

Thursday Feb 29, 2024

In this episode, our death story focuses on deadly premonitions that became reality, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker had an overwhelming feeling someone was trying to contact him from beyond the grave. Sources:
https://historycollection.com/10-premonitions-of-doom-and-from-history-that-actually-came-true/
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/world-trade-center-bombing-1993
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nostradamus
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberfan_disaster

Thursday Feb 22, 2024

In this episode, our death story will focus on killers who fooled everyone into thinking they were nice people, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker’s wife had to officiate at a funeral for a person she did not know. Sources:
https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/angelo-richard.htm
https://www.thoughtco.com/profile-of-serial-killer-richard-angelo-973130#:~:text=Background%20and%20Early%20Life,Richard's%20childhood%20years%20were%20unremarkable.
https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d/denke-karl.htm
https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/corll-dean.htm
https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/kraft-randy.htm
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Kraft

Thursday Feb 15, 2024

In this episode we discuss home improvement projects that caused injury, death, and even a murder, and our funeral home story tells of the time a DIY project turned out to be the ultimate expression of love. Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/david-tronnes-shanti-cooper-murder-case-orlando-zombie-house-flipping-48-hours/
https://clearsurance.com/blog/home-improvement-injuries
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/05/24/can-your-diy-result-visit-er/
https://electricalconnection.com.au/diy-unlicensed-electric-art-technique-leads-to-fatal-electric-shock/
https://www.thelocal.de/20091223/24143#
https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/freak-accident-claims-73-year-old/article_8f509554-924a-11ee-b89d-ebafab736667.amp.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4417924/amp/Pictured-Sauna-two-died-door-handle-came-off.html
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractal_burning

Episode 38: Get It Off Me!

Thursday Feb 08, 2024

Thursday Feb 08, 2024

In this episode, we will discuss what is possibly the worst way to die, and it’s called scaphism. Our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker’s assistant messed with the wrong person. Sources:
https://talesoftimesforgotten.com/2020/05/23/was-scaphism-a-real-thing/
https://www.antarcticajournal.com/scaphism-most-horrifying-ancient-torture-technique/

Thursday Feb 01, 2024

In this episode, we discuss people who went to their graves while still alive, and our funeral home story tells of the time the undertaker responded to a “false alarm.”
Sources:
https://www.blogarama.com/arts-and-entertainment-blogs/323881-odditiesbizarrecom-blog/31382086-angelo-hays-man-who-survived-after-being-buried-alive-for-days
https://www.weirdworldwire.com/angelo-hayes-buried-alive/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/07/27/timesha-beauchamp-lawsuit-dismissed/
https://people.com/human-interest/woman-declared-dead-found-alive-about-to-be-embalmed/
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1499758/
https://nypost.com/2017/03/02/newlywed-who-died-likely-cremated-while-she-was-still-alive/
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/774381/Rachna-Sisodia-burnt-alive-funeral-pyre-India-husband-Devesh-Chaudhry?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target

Thursday Jan 25, 2024

In this episode, we discuss dangerous cults, and our funeral home story tells of the time an overzealous preacher ruined a funeral.
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/cult-deaths
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Peoples-Temple
https://time.com/6120017/jonestown-massacre-survivors/
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/jonestown
https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/heavens-gate-20-years-later-10-things-you-didnt-know-114563/amp/
https://www.oregonlive.com/rajneesh/1985/12/a_failed_vision_chronology_of.html
https://theprint.in/pageturner/osho-rajneesh-used-sex-and-promiscuity-to-keep-his-cult-loySourcesal-only-to-him/91165/?amp
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-65635784.amp
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67992038.amp
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65412822.amp
https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/16/suspected-kenyan-cult-leader-paul-nthenge-mackenzie-to-be-charged-with-terrorism-after-400-deaths

Domonique and Heidi

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