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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Hey, everyone, Welcome the Monday's Morbid Minute, a brand new
weekly bonus episode of Mother Nos Death. This is your
quick rundown of the week's most fascinating stories involving death, disease, medicine,
and injury, making headlines and rippling through the pop culture.
We'll tease the cases here, then we'll do a deep
dive into the pathology, forensics, and medical mysteries later on
(00:25):
in our normal Mother Knows Death episodes, in articles over
in the Grossroom, and during our weekly YouTube live bonus
episode exclusively for Grossroom members. If it's dark, disturbing, medically bizarre,
or just too good not to dissect, you'll hear it
first on Monday's Morbid Minute. Let's get started with our
(00:50):
big story of the week and what authorities are calling
a quote horror movie come to life. Police uncovered more
than one hundred human skeletal remain some which are centuries old,
some with pacemakers still inside, in the Pennsylvania home of
thirty four year old Jonathan Gerlock. Court documents say Gerloc
(01:11):
allegedly spent months breaking into mausoleums and burial vaults at
historic Mount Mariah Cemetery, removing bones and allegedly selling or
hoarding them, and now faces over five hundred charges, including
abuse of a corpse and theft of burial property. We
talked about this a little in our weekly bonus episode
(01:33):
in the Grocery Room on Friday, and we'll do a
deep dive on this case for our high profile death
Dissection article this week. This week, Columbus police have charged
thirty nine year old Michael David McKee, the ex husband
of Monique Tempe, with the fatal shootings of her and
her dentist husband Spencer in their home just after celebrating
(01:53):
their fifth wedding anniversary. Surveillance footage and vehicle tracking linked
McKey to the scene. The couple's young children were found
a live, buto orphaned, and investigators continued probing motives and
new tips. Actor Daniel Stern of Home Alone Fame was
reportedly cited in California after law enforcement said he solicited
a prostitute. Stern, sixty eight, was not arrested in the case.
(02:18):
In the Golden State, soliciting a prostitute as a misdemeanor,
and violators can face up to six months in jail
or a one thousand dollars fine. If convicted. Defense attorneys
in the high profile Lindsay Clancy case argue that there
is a quote real probability she may attempt suicide during
her trial. Lindsay Clancy is a Massachusetts woman at the
(02:39):
center of a highly publicized criminal case involving the deaths
of her three young children in January of twenty twenty three.
At the time, she was a labor and delivery nurse
and a new mother who had been receiving treatment for
severe postpartum mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. Prosecutors
alleged she in intentionally killed the children, while her defense
(03:02):
argues her actions were driven by a profound psychiatric illness
related to postpartum conditions. Earlier this year, we did a
high profile death dis section on this case in the
Grocery Room, and if you're interested in all of the details,
please check out that article. An eight year old girl
suffered a fractured skull after a rock was hurled at
(03:25):
her school boss on the New Jersey Turnpike, a frightening
incident that has parents and lawmakers demanding answers on roadway
and school transportation safety. A quote mermaid attack unfolded in Louisiana,
when police were called to a private pond after reports
of a naked woman refused to leave the property. According
(03:45):
to authorities, the woman told officers she was trying to
be a mermaid and belonged in the water, appearing disoriented
and disconnected from reality. When an officer attempted to escort
her away from the pond, she allegedly became aggressive and
physically attacked him, leading to her arrest. A thirty five
year old Kentucky woman is facing serious charges after police
(04:08):
say she used abortion pills to end a pregnancy and
then bury the fetal remains in her backyard in a
Christmas lights box. Investigators alleged she sought medical care and
disclosed what had happened, prompting staff to notify authorities. The
case has drawn national attention because Kentucky has a near
total abortion ban. California correctional officials are testing VR, or
(04:33):
virtual reality headsets as quote hope machines intended to reduce
violence and help rehabilitation in prisons. Hackers leaked nude photos
from hundreds of Snapchat accounts after a data breach, reigniting
concerns about digital privacy, consent, and platform security. Five severed
(04:54):
heads were discovered hanging near a popular Ecuador beach amid
escalating gang violence. A bizarre childhood habit reportedly landed someone
in the hospital decades later with a serious infection. I
do not want to give away too much details, but
we will talk about this on tomorrow's episode. But a
(05:14):
quote Booger wall is involved. A California hospital celebration of
the first baby born in twenty twenty six sparked unexpected controversy,
turning what should have been a feel good milestone into
juicy drama. We talked about this case a little in
detail on last week's YouTube live episode in the Grossroom
(05:35):
that you can go back and listen to. Another woman
has gone viral on TikTok after making a terrifying discovery
at the bottom of a non dairy milk cart in
NASA is planning an early return of astronauts from the
International Space Station after a crew member experienced a medical
issue that required closer monitoring on Earth. While NASA has
(05:58):
not released specific details else the decision itself is significant
because space missions are carefully choreographed months or years in advance,
and altering return schedules is not taken lightly one can
join twin tragically died during separation surgery after the brother
had already passed. The story involves a set of twins
(06:18):
who shared vital organs, making surgical separation extremely high risk
from the start. Doctors attempted the procedure in hopes of
giving at least one child a chance of survival, but
tragically they both died. A woman lost fingers and toes
after a kidney stone led to a severe infection. Reports
(06:40):
are circulating that some women are getting Brazilian butt lifts
using cadaver tissue, raising serious ethical, medical, and regulatory questions
about the cosmetic surgery industry. A medical journal has published
a case about an esophageal perforation following cocaine use and
intentional inject estion of multiple metallic foreign objects. A lawsuit
(07:05):
claims a California hospital hid a patient's death for months
after illegally harvesting her organs and discourage the family from
viewing the body, allegations that could have massive implications for
trust in organ donation and healthcare transparency. And that's it
for this week's Monday's Morbid Minute. For full breakdowns of
(07:26):
these stories, plus any breaking news that develops. Be sure
to tune into this week's regular Mother Knows Death podcast
and check out the Gross room. Don't forget to subscribe
to us on all podcast platforms and on YouTube, and
while you're there, leave us a review. We would love
to hear what you have to say. If you see
a story you want us to cover, or have questions
or comments, email us at stories at Mothernosdeath dot com.
(07:52):
Thank you for listening to Mother Noos Death. As a reminder,
my training is as a pathologist's assistant. I have a
master's level education and specialize in anatomy and pathology education.
I am not a doctor and I have not diagnosed
or treated anyone dead or alive without the assistance of
a licensed medical doctor. This show, my website, and social
(08:17):
media accounts are designed to educate and inform people based
on my experience working in pathology, so they can make
healthier decisions regarding their life and well being. Always remember
that science is changing every day and the opinions expressed
in this episode are based on my knowledge of those
subjects at the time of publication. If you are having
(08:39):
a medical problem, have a medical question, or having a
medical emergency, please contact your physician, or visit an urgent
care center, emergency room, or hospital. Please rate, review, and
subscribe to Mother Knows Death on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or
anywhere you get podcasts. Thanks Yo Yo,
Hey, everyone, Welcome the Monday's Morbid Minute, a brand new
weekly bonus episode of Mother Nos Death. This is your
quick rundown of the week's most fascinating stories involving death, disease, medicine,
and injury, making headlines and rippling through the pop culture.
We'll tease the cases here, then we'll do a deep
dive into the pathology, forensics, and medical mysteries later on
(00:25):
in our normal Mother Knows Death episodes, in articles over
in the Grossroom, and during our weekly YouTube live bonus
episode exclusively for Grossroom members. If it's dark, disturbing, medically bizarre,
or just too good not to dissect, you'll hear it
first on Monday's Morbid Minute. Let's get started with our
(00:50):
big story of the week and what authorities are calling
a quote horror movie come to life. Police uncovered more
than one hundred human skeletal remain some which are centuries old,
some with pacemakers still inside, in the Pennsylvania home of
thirty four year old Jonathan Gerlock. Court documents say Gerloc
(01:11):
allegedly spent months breaking into mausoleums and burial vaults at
historic Mount Mariah Cemetery, removing bones and allegedly selling or
hoarding them, and now faces over five hundred charges, including
abuse of a corpse and theft of burial property. We
talked about this a little in our weekly bonus episode
(01:33):
in the Grocery Room on Friday, and we'll do a
deep dive on this case for our high profile death
Dissection article this week. This week, Columbus police have charged
thirty nine year old Michael David McKee, the ex husband
of Monique Tempe, with the fatal shootings of her and
her dentist husband Spencer in their home just after celebrating
(01:53):
their fifth wedding anniversary. Surveillance footage and vehicle tracking linked
McKey to the scene. The couple's young children were found
a live, buto orphaned, and investigators continued probing motives and
new tips. Actor Daniel Stern of Home Alone Fame was
reportedly cited in California after law enforcement said he solicited
a prostitute. Stern, sixty eight, was not arrested in the case.
(02:18):
In the Golden State, soliciting a prostitute as a misdemeanor,
and violators can face up to six months in jail
or a one thousand dollars fine. If convicted. Defense attorneys
in the high profile Lindsay Clancy case argue that there
is a quote real probability she may attempt suicide during
her trial. Lindsay Clancy is a Massachusetts woman at the
(02:39):
center of a highly publicized criminal case involving the deaths
of her three young children in January of twenty twenty three.
At the time, she was a labor and delivery nurse
and a new mother who had been receiving treatment for
severe postpartum mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. Prosecutors
alleged she in intentionally killed the children, while her defense
(03:02):
argues her actions were driven by a profound psychiatric illness
related to postpartum conditions. Earlier this year, we did a
high profile death dis section on this case in the
Grocery Room, and if you're interested in all of the details,
please check out that article. An eight year old girl
suffered a fractured skull after a rock was hurled at
(03:25):
her school boss on the New Jersey Turnpike, a frightening
incident that has parents and lawmakers demanding answers on roadway
and school transportation safety. A quote mermaid attack unfolded in Louisiana,
when police were called to a private pond after reports
of a naked woman refused to leave the property. According
(03:45):
to authorities, the woman told officers she was trying to
be a mermaid and belonged in the water, appearing disoriented
and disconnected from reality. When an officer attempted to escort
her away from the pond, she allegedly became aggressive and
physically attacked him, leading to her arrest. A thirty five
year old Kentucky woman is facing serious charges after police
(04:08):
say she used abortion pills to end a pregnancy and
then bury the fetal remains in her backyard in a
Christmas lights box. Investigators alleged she sought medical care and
disclosed what had happened, prompting staff to notify authorities. The
case has drawn national attention because Kentucky has a near
total abortion ban. California correctional officials are testing VR, or
(04:33):
virtual reality headsets as quote hope machines intended to reduce
violence and help rehabilitation in prisons. Hackers leaked nude photos
from hundreds of Snapchat accounts after a data breach, reigniting
concerns about digital privacy, consent, and platform security. Five severed
(04:54):
heads were discovered hanging near a popular Ecuador beach amid
escalating gang violence. A bizarre childhood habit reportedly landed someone
in the hospital decades later with a serious infection. I
do not want to give away too much details, but
we will talk about this on tomorrow's episode. But a
(05:14):
quote Booger wall is involved. A California hospital celebration of
the first baby born in twenty twenty six sparked unexpected controversy,
turning what should have been a feel good milestone into
juicy drama. We talked about this case a little in
detail on last week's YouTube live episode in the Grossroom
(05:35):
that you can go back and listen to. Another woman
has gone viral on TikTok after making a terrifying discovery
at the bottom of a non dairy milk cart in
NASA is planning an early return of astronauts from the
International Space Station after a crew member experienced a medical
issue that required closer monitoring on Earth. While NASA has
(05:58):
not released specific details else the decision itself is significant
because space missions are carefully choreographed months or years in advance,
and altering return schedules is not taken lightly one can
join twin tragically died during separation surgery after the brother
had already passed. The story involves a set of twins
(06:18):
who shared vital organs, making surgical separation extremely high risk
from the start. Doctors attempted the procedure in hopes of
giving at least one child a chance of survival, but
tragically they both died. A woman lost fingers and toes
after a kidney stone led to a severe infection. Reports
(06:40):
are circulating that some women are getting Brazilian butt lifts
using cadaver tissue, raising serious ethical, medical, and regulatory questions
about the cosmetic surgery industry. A medical journal has published
a case about an esophageal perforation following cocaine use and
intentional inject estion of multiple metallic foreign objects. A lawsuit
(07:05):
claims a California hospital hid a patient's death for months
after illegally harvesting her organs and discourage the family from
viewing the body, allegations that could have massive implications for
trust in organ donation and healthcare transparency. And that's it
for this week's Monday's Morbid Minute. For full breakdowns of
(07:26):
these stories, plus any breaking news that develops. Be sure
to tune into this week's regular Mother Knows Death podcast
and check out the Gross room. Don't forget to subscribe
to us on all podcast platforms and on YouTube, and
while you're there, leave us a review. We would love
to hear what you have to say. If you see
a story you want us to cover, or have questions
or comments, email us at stories at Mothernosdeath dot com.
(07:52):
Thank you for listening to Mother Noos Death. As a reminder,
my training is as a pathologist's assistant. I have a
master's level education and specialize in anatomy and pathology education.
I am not a doctor and I have not diagnosed
or treated anyone dead or alive without the assistance of
a licensed medical doctor. This show, my website, and social
(08:17):
media accounts are designed to educate and inform people based
on my experience working in pathology, so they can make
healthier decisions regarding their life and well being. Always remember
that science is changing every day and the opinions expressed
in this episode are based on my knowledge of those
subjects at the time of publication. If you are having
(08:39):
a medical problem, have a medical question, or having a
medical emergency, please contact your physician, or visit an urgent
care center, emergency room, or hospital. Please rate, review, and
subscribe to Mother Knows Death on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or
anywhere you get podcasts. Thanks Yo Yo,
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