Morbid

Morbid

By Ash Kelley & Alaina UrquhartComedyTrue Crime
Download on the App Store
  • Ranking

    4th

    on Comedy

  • Favorites

    36,796

    Followers

  • Typical duration

    65 min

    per episode

  • If it hooks

    61%

    finish an episode

Based on Podcast App listening data

Morbid episodes

  • The Murder of David Harris (Part 2)

    Part 2 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continued in the parking lot, only ending when Clara ran her husband down with her car, driving over him three separate times and killing him.


     

    The trial of Clara Harris proved to be as exciting and dramatic as the marriage and the explosive argument that ended David’s life. The defense had tried to frame the murder as a crime of passion, an act of “sudden passion” committed by a woman rejected and scorned. That defense fell apart immediately when, without warning or expectation, Clara Harris decided to testify on her own behalf, at which point she essentially confessed to murder, sending the courtroom into chaos.


     

    The trial of Clara Harris for the murder of her husband garnered national attention, not only for the defense of “sudden passion,” but also for the unusually high amount of drama and scandalous details that emerged in the testimony at trial.


     

    Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!


     

    References

    Clara L. Harris v. The State of Texas. 2004. 01-03-00177-CR (Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, December 16).


     

    Hollandsworth, Skip. 2002. "Suburban madness." Texas Monthly, November: 117-169.


     

    Long, Steven. 2004. Out of Control. New York, NY: St. Martin's.


     

    Madigan, Nick. 2003. "Houston woman on trial in killing of husband testifies." New York Times, February 6.


     

    —. 2003. "Jury gives 20-year term in murder of husband." New York Times, February 15.


     

    —. 2003. "Trial in killing of orthodontist goes to jury." New York Times, February 13.


     

    —. 2003. "Wife testifies she was 'in a fog' just before her car struck." New York Times, February 8.


     

    —. 2003. "Woman who killed spouse with car is guilty of murder." New York Times, February 14.


     

    —. 2003. "Youth who saw killing says stepmother 'stomped' accelerator and 'went for' father." New York Times, January 30.


     

    Zernike, Kate. 2003. "A wife betrayed finds sympathy at murder trial." New York Times, January 24.

     

    Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

    Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

    Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

    Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

    Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    58 min
  • The Murder of David Harris (Part 1)

    Part 1 of 2: On the afternoon of July 24, 2002, Clara Harris learned that her husband, David Harris, was having an affair with his secretary. Incensed, Clara went to the hotel where the David and his mistress had just checked in and confronted the couple before being escorted out by hotel staff. However, the argument between David and Clara continued in the parking lot, only ending when Clara ran her husband down with her car, driving over him three separate times and killing him.

    The trial of Clara Harris proved to be as exciting and dramatic as the marriage and the explosive argument that ended David’s life. The defense had tried to frame the murder as a crime of passion, an act of “sudden passion” committed by a woman rejected and scorned. That defense fell apart immediately when, without warning or expectation, Clara Harris decided to testify on her own behalf, at which point she essentially confessed to murder, sending the courtroom into chaos.

    The trial of Clara Harris for the murder of her husband garnered national attention, not only for the defense of “sudden passion,” but also for the unusually high amount of drama and scandalous details that emerged in the testimony at trial.

    Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

    References

    Clara L. Harris v. The State of Texas. 2004. 01-03-00177-CR (Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, December 16).

    Hollandsworth, Skip. 2002. "Suburban madness." Texas Monthly, November: 117-169.

    Long, Steven. 2004. Out of Control. New York, NY: St. Martin's.

    Madigan, Nick. 2003. "Houston woman on trial in killing of husband testifies." New York Times, February 6.

    —. 2003. "Jury gives 20-year term in murder of husband." New York Times, February 15.

    —. 2003. "Trial in killing of orthodontist goes to jury." New York Times, February 13.

    —. 2003. "Wife testifies she was 'in a fog' just before her car struck." New York Times, February 8.

    —. 2003. "Woman who killed spouse with car is guilty of murder." New York Times, February 14.

    —. 2003. "Youth who saw killing says stepmother 'stomped' accelerator and 'went for' father." New York Times, January 30.

    Zernike, Kate. 2003. "A wife betrayed finds sympathy at murder trial." New York Times, January 24.

     

    Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

    Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

    Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

    Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

    Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Elmer McCurdy: The Outlaw Mummy

    In early December 1976, a film crew was shooting an episode of a popular television show at The Pike, a boardwalk amusement park in Long Beach, California. In order to prepare for the scene, the prop master moved what he believed to be a wax mannequin hanging from funhouse gallows; however, when he grabbed the mannequin by the arm, the limb broke off, revealing human bone and muscle tissue.

    After removing the body to the coroner’s office to be autopsied, it was revealed that what had long thought to have been a wax museum dummy was in fact the body of a man who’d died from a gunshot wound more than six decades before his body was discovered in Long Beach. After some basic detective work, investigators learned that the mummified corpse was that of Elmer McCurdy, an early twentieth-century bank robber who was shot and killed by a sheriff’s posse in Oklahoma in 1911.

    Removing the body from the funhouse and identifying the body allowed authorities to arrange for a proper burial, but it did little to answer the question on the minds of so many: How did the mummified body of a long-dead outlaw end up on display in a wax museum funhouse?

    Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

    References

    Cohen, Jerry. 1976. "Mummy identified as bandit slain in 1911." Los Angeles Times, December 11: 1.

    Harvey, Steve. 1979. "Bungler Elmer McCurdy... RIP... gets more attention in death than in life." Los Angeles Times, December 31: 21.

    Himmel, Nieson. 1976. "'Dummy' found to be a corpse." Los Angeles Times, December 9: 3.

    Los Angeles Times. 1976. "Mummy was Oklahoma bandit killed in 1912." Los Angeles Times, December 10: 8.

    Reuters. 1977. "'Wax model' identified as Oklahoma bandit." New York Times, April 15: 14.

    Smith, Robert Barr. 1999. "Western Lore." Wild West.

    Svenvold, Mark. 2002. Elmer McCurdy: The Misadventures in Life and Afterlife of an American Outlaw. New York, NY: Harper.

     

    Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

    Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

    Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

    Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

    Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    58 min
  • Frederic Bourdin and the Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay

    On the afternoon of June 19, 1994, thirteen-year-old Nicholas Barclay left his home in San Antonio, Texas to play basketball with some friends. Hours later, he called home to ask his mother for a ride, but was told he would have to walk home, but Nicholas never came back. His mother reported him missing and an investigation was started, but it quickly stalled when there was no evidence of what happened to Nicholas.

    Three years passed and one day, out of the blue, the family received a call from the US Embassy. Nicholas had been discovered in Spain, they said. He had endured terrible trauma at the hands of a human trafficking ring and he was desperate to come home. The family was elated and eagerly welcomed Nicholas back into their home. But to some of the people involved in the boy’s return to Texas, there were just too many things about his story that didn’t quite add up.

    Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

    References

    Associated Press. 1998. "Fugitive poses as teenager." Orange Leader (Orange, TX), September 12: 5.

    Davies, Nick. 1998. "The Lost boy." The Guardian, October 17.

    Flynn, Sheila. 2023. A French serial imposter convinced everyone he was a missing Texas teen. This PI convinced him to confess. January 27. Accessed May 24, 2025. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/imposter-netflix-frederic-bourdin-nicholas-barclay-b2269897.html.

    Grann, David. 2008. "The Chaemeleon." New Yorker, August 8.

    2012. The Imposter. Directed by Bart Layton. Performed by Bart Layton.

    Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

    Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

    Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

    Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

    Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr 8 min
  • The Mad Bomber of New York (Part 2)

    In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended.

    As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York’s most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company.

    Th Mad Bomber’s reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who’d lived in fear for five years.

    Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

    References

    Associated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47.

    —. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3.

    Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2.

    Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1.

    Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15.

    Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press.

    Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1.

    New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25.

    —. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28.

    —. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24.

    —. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1.

    —. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33.

    —. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44.

    —. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16.

    —. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32.

    —. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17.

    —. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29.

    —. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11.

    —. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30.

    —. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1.

    —. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2.

    O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1.

    Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20.

    Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22.

    Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

    Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

    Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

    Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

    Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr 1 min
  • The Mad Bomber of New York (Part 1)

    In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company’s main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended.


     

    As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York’s most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company.


     

    Th Mad Bomber’s reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who’d lived in fear for five years.


     

    Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!


     

    References

    Associated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47.


     

    —. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3.


     

    Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2.


     

    Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1.


     

    Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15.


     

    Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press.


     

    Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1.


     

    New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25.


     

    —. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28.


     

    —. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24.


     

    —. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1.


     

    —. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33.


     

    —. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44.


     

    —. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16.


     

    —. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32.


     

    —. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17.


     

    —. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29.


     

    —. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11.


     

    —. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30.


     

    —. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1.


     

    —. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2.


     

    O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1.


     

    Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20.


     

    Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22.

     

    Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

    Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

    Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

    Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

    Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    46 min
  • The Murder of Anthony LoConte

    On the evening of May 10, 1988, a passing driver on Howard Street in Brockton, MA, stopped to investigate something unusual on the side of the road. When the driver got closer to what they thought was a bag, they realized it was actually the body of twenty-four-year-old Anthony LoConte, bleeding badly from injuries to his face and head.

    Initially, investigators believed LoConte was the victim of a hit-and-run accident; however, when the coroner examined the body, he discovered a bullet hole in the back of LoConte’s head, indicating that he’d been murdered.

    It took twelve years for investigators to track down LoConte’s killer, but in the winter of 2000, California Highway Patrol arrested Robert Morganti on drug charges and a quick background check connected them to a 1988 warrant for Morganti for the murder of Anthony LoConte.

    Robert Morganti was extradited back to Massachusetts, where he was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for LoConte’s murder. However, due to a controversial 2024 law concerning life sentences for young offenders, Robert Morganti could be granted parole in the near future.

    Consider signing the petition by visiting https://www.change.org/p/help-uncle-tony-uphold-mandatory-life-sentences-in-massachusetts-bill-s942 .


     

    Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

    References

    Boston Globe. 1988. "Police believe drugs are linked to slaying of Brockton man." Boston Globe, May 12: 35.

    Boyle, Maureen. 2000. "Murder suspect caught in Calif." The Enterprise (Brockton, MA), March 21: 1.

    Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Robert J. Morganti. 2009. SJC-09830 (Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, Plymouth, November 25).

    Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Robert J. Morganti. 2014. SJC-11281 (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, February 12).

    Peterson, Dave. 2000. "Murder suspect's long flght ends in Modesto." Modesto Bee, March 21: 1.

    Stern, Amelia. 2025. 'No remorse': Taunton woman devastated by ruling that could free her brother's killer. April 25. Accessed May 04, 2025. https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/courts/2025/04/25/taunton-ma-brockton-anthony-loconte-murder-victim-sjc-robert-morganti-parole/83271252007/.

    Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

    Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

    Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

    Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

    Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min
  • Listener Tales 98: Witches!

    Weirdos! It's Listener Tales- brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Today we focus on stories about witchcraft. We've got possession, cursed boxes in the woods, tales of familiars, and consequences to not listening to your brujamamas!

    Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 5/29/2025!

    If you’ve got a listener tale please send it on over to [email protected] with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)

     

    Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

    Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

    Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

    Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

    Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min
  • The Life and Death of “Lobster Boy”, Grady Stiles Jr.

    From the moment he was born, Grady Stiles entertained audiences around the United States as the sideshow performer “Lobster Boy.” But behind the scenes, Stiles’ life was one of turmoil, alcoholism, and even murder. That all came to an end one night in the fall of 1992, when a killer entered Stiles’ Florida home and shot him to death.

    In the days that followed Grady Stiles murder, investigators quickly unraveled a conspiracy plot to kill Stiles, which had been set in motion by his wife, Mary Theresa, and his stepson, who’d hired a teenage carnival worker to commit the murder. After a lifetime in the spotlight because of his physical deformity, it was Grady Stiles’ death that brought him the ultimate fame, but what had he done to earn such a brutal end?

    Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

    References

    Allen, William. 1978. "Her dad faces trial in fiance's slaying." Pittsburgh Press, October 6: 4.

    Associated Press. 1994. "Defense: Abuse led wife to hire husband's killer." Miami Herald, July 13: 24.

    Florida Department of Corrections. 2014. Corrections Offender Network. March 5. Accessed April 30, 2025. https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/detail.aspx?Page=Detail&DCNumber=532246&TypeSearch=IR.

    Ireton, Gabriel. 1979. "'Lobster Man' guilt in kin's fiance death." Pitsburgh Post-Gazette, February 23: 3.

    Jackson, Orval. 1994. "Judge rules self-defense must include admission." Tampa Tribune, July 15: 20.

    —. 1994. "Wife of 'Lobster Boy' guilty." Tampa Tribune, July 28: 1.

    Lester, John. 1992. "Legless carny slain at his house." Tampa Tribune, December 1: 7.

    Maryniak, Paul. 1979. "Deformed slayer gets probation." Pittsburgh Press, April 30: 1.

    —. 1979. "Performer's slay trial goes to jury." Pittsburgh Press, February 22: 2.

    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . 1978. "Legless man charged in slaying." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 28: 7.

    Rosen, Fred. 1995. Lobster Boy: The Bizarre Life and Brutal Death of Grady Stiles Jr. New York, NY: Pinnacle.

     

    Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

    Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

    Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

    Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

    Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr 23 min
  • The Norco Shootout

    On the afternoon of May 9, 1980, four heavily armed men walked into the Security Pacific Bank in Norco, California and demanded $20,000 in cash. Having seen the men enter the bank with their guns, employees of a different bank across the street called the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and deputies responded immediately.

    When the bank robbers were confronted in the parking lot by law enforcement, a shootout began that would ultimately span more than forty miles across two counties, and when it was finally over, one sheriff’s deputy and two of the perpetrators were dead, eleven others were wounded. Moreover, the assault caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage from the nearly 2000 rounds that were fired, hitting houses, buildings, cars, among other things.

    Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

    References

    Bennett, Lorraine. 1980. "Suspects in Norco holdup charged with 120 felonies." Los Angeles Times, May 15: 3.

    Gorman, Tom. 1982. "Kidnapping victim tells of ordeal at bandits' hands." Los Angeles Times, January 15: 22.

    Houlahan, Peter. 2020. "Norco '80: Before the bank robbery." Los Angeles Daily News, June 2.

    —. 2019. "40 years later, the aftermath of a deadly bank robbery still lingers in a small SoCal city." Los Angeles Magazine, May 28.

    —. 2020. Norco '80: The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery in American History. Berkeley, CA: Counterpoint.

    Malnic, Eric, and Mike Goodman. 1980. "Suspect put up barbed wire at home." Los Angeles Times, May 11: 1.

    Schaub, Michael. 2019. "Apocalyptic robbers botched a SoCal bank heist." Los Angeles Times, June 7.

    Stein, Mark. 1980. "Shaken witnesses: 'There was fear...'." Los Angeles Times, May 11: 3.

    Sun News Service. 1982. "Trio guilty in Norco holdup, deputy's murder." San Bernardino County Sun, July 24: 1.

    Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

    Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

    Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

    Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

    Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr 8 min

About Morbid

From the publisher's feed

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.

Best of Morbid

Ranked by our users in the last 21 days

FAQ about Morbid

  • What's this show about?

    Morbid is a true crime, creepy history, and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist.

  • What's it like to listen to?

    It's a blend of in-depth research and humor. The hosts provide details with a dash of comedy.

  • What are recent episodes about?

    Recent episodes cover the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks, the disappearance of Zebb Quinn, and the murder of Olga Kupczyk. There's also an announcement for an upcoming live show and bonus episodes covering topics from popular culture.

  • Who's behind the mic?

    Ash Kelley, an autopsy technician, and Alaina Urquhart, a hairstylist, host the show. The podcast also features contributions from Dave White and Mikie Sirois in research and production.

  • How long is each episode?

    Episodes typically run from around 57 minutes to about an hour.

  • When do new episodes drop?

    The show releases new episodes regularly.

  • What are the main topics?

    True crime, comedy, cold cases, historical events, paranormal, listener tales

  • Who should listen to this?

    Fans of true crime, spooky history, and listeners who enjoy a mix of research and humor will enjoy this podcast.

More shows like Morbid

Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast by Earwolf and Scott Aukerman

Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

13,214 Listeners

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark by Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

171,932 Listeners

The Sporkful by Dan Pashman

The Sporkful

3,939 Listeners

20/20 by ABC News

20/20

11,926 Listeners

48 Hours by 48 Hours

48 Hours

10,772 Listeners

Two Girls One Ghost by Sony Music Entertainment

Two Girls One Ghost

9,841 Listeners

Ologies with Alie Ward by Alie Ward

Ologies with Alie Ward

24,541 Listeners

Crime Junkie by Audiochuck

Crime Junkie

369,640 Listeners

Dateline NBC by NBC News

Dateline NBC

46,938 Listeners

No Dogs in Space by The Last Podcast Network

No Dogs in Space

2,251 Listeners

So Supernatural by Audiochuck | Crime House

So Supernatural

23,018 Listeners

Murder With My Husband by OH NO MEDIA

Murder With My Husband

18,504 Listeners

The Walkout by SiriusXM

The Walkout

184 Listeners

Park Predators by Audiochuck

Park Predators

18,043 Listeners

Serialously with Annie Elise by Annie Elise

Serialously with Annie Elise

10,415 Listeners

Coaches Clubhouse by SiriusXM

Coaches Clubhouse

32 Listeners

SmartLess by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

SmartLess

57,609 Listeners

Rise and Schein by SiriusXM

Rise and Schein

113 Listeners

Aussie Football Rules America with Eddie McGuire by SiriusXM

Aussie Football Rules America with Eddie McGuire

22 Listeners

Anatomy of Murder by Audiochuck

Anatomy of Murder

18,962 Listeners

Dark Downeast by Audiochuck

Dark Downeast

4,541 Listeners

Book Club with Michael Smerconish by SiriusXM

Book Club with Michael Smerconish

92 Listeners

Shattering Gleam: A Podcast About Music and Gender by SiriusXM

Shattering Gleam: A Podcast About Music and Gender

18 Listeners

The Deck by Audiochuck

The Deck

11,134 Listeners

LPN Deep Dives: Crescent City by The Last Podcast Network

LPN Deep Dives: Crescent City

432 Listeners

MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories by Ballen Studios

MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

29,251 Listeners

True Crime with Kendall Rae by Mile Higher Media & Audioboom Studios

True Crime with Kendall Rae

6,179 Listeners

The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

The Mel Robbins Podcast

19,285 Listeners

Andy Cohen’s Daddy Diaries Podcast by SiriusXM

Andy Cohen’s Daddy Diaries Podcast

405 Listeners

Owned with Rex Chapman by SmartLess Media

Owned with Rex Chapman

164 Listeners

The Bone Whisperers by SiriusXM & NYU Langone

The Bone Whisperers

28 Listeners

Victoria & Friends by SiriusXM

Victoria & Friends

18 Listeners

Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast by SiriusXM Podcasts

Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast

802 Listeners

Smith Sisters Live Deep Dive by SiriusXM

Smith Sisters Live Deep Dive

93 Listeners

The Trendcast by SiriusXM Media

The Trendcast

2 Listeners