Episode 19

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6th Jul 2024

Central Park Slaying

In this episode of Morbid Instinct, the hosts discuss the brutal murder of Michael McMorrow in Central Park. The victim was stabbed over 40 times, had his throat slashed, and was disemboweled. The shocking part is that the suspects were both 15 years old. The hosts delve into the details of the crime, the suspects' backgrounds, and the disturbing mindset behind the murder. They express their disbelief at the lenient sentences the perpetrators received and question the justice system's handling of such cases. The hosts also share personal stories and draw parallels to other similar crimes. The episode ends with a preview of the next installment, 'Vanished on Wall Street.'

Takeaways

  • The murder of Michael McMorrow in Central Park was a brutal and shocking crime, with the victim being stabbed over 40 times, having his throat slashed, and being disemboweled.
  • The fact that the suspects were both 15 years old raises questions about the capacity for such extreme violence at such a young age.
  • The lenient sentences given to the perpetrators highlight flaws in the justice system and raise concerns about the treatment of juvenile offenders.
  • The hosts discuss the disturbing mindset of the perpetrators and the lack of remorse shown by one of them.
  • Personal stories and comparisons to other crimes add depth and context to the discussion.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:59 Disturbingly Young Suspects

11:25 Lenient Sentences and the Justice System

28:45 Personal Stories and Comparisons

34:19 Preview of Next Episode

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Morbid Instinct
Murders, mysteries, mayhem; solved, unsolved, and everything in between! Please join as we discuss all things true crime! "Roses are Red; Violets are Blue; I watch SO much true crime; how about you?

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