MAYHEM IN THE MORGUE | Ghost Stories

Listen to Mayhem in the Morgue on all podcast platforms: https://link.podtrac.com/MayhemMorgue Content Warning: This episode contains disturbing descriptions of the death of an individual. If you’re sensitive to this topic, this episode may not be for you. In the stillness of dawn at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, a baby’s cry echoes through the halls, breaking the silence of the morgue. In this special Halloween episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns shares eerie encounters from his forensic pathology career that defy explanation. From the spectral Lady in Red who visits dying patients to a gruesome Halloween murder displayed on a suburban porch, these stories teeter on the edge of science and the supernatural. Highlights • (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue • with Dr. Kendall Crowns • (0:30) The morgue on Halloween: no ghosts, no portals, just an ordinary workday • (2:30) Sounds of a baby crying in the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office and a haunting coincidence • (4:45) Linda Turner’s story: a dying patient’s wise advice for a young Dr. Crowns • (12:45) Lady in Red, a spectral figure said to visit dying hospital patients • (18:00) The Halloween homicide: a son, his mother, and a gruesome porch display • (27:00) A Halloween “scary story” assignment takes an unexpected turn when the teacher learns it’s real About the Host: Dr. Kendall Crowns Dr. Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He las led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, and Kansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings unparalleled insight into the strange, grisly, and sometimes absurd realities of forensic pathology. About the Show Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations. Connect and Learn More Learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on Linkedin. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace and follow Mayhem in the Morgue where you get your podcasts. 📣 If you liked this episode, don’t keep it to yourself—follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave us a review.

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