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Doctoring the TruthEp 15-The Sound of Violence: An AuD KillerSend us a textWhat happens when THC levels reach 95%? A young audiologist's world shattered after just two hits from a marijuana bong sent her into a violent psychosis that left her boyfriend dead with 108 stab wounds. When police responded to a domestic disturbance call in Thousand Oaks, California, they discovered a scene straight from a nightmare – a bloody body on the floor, a woman stabbing herself repeatedly in the neck, and eight officers unable to subdue her even after multiple taser deployments. The woman was Bryn Spejcher, a 27-year-old audiologist who had been living wha...2025-05-071h 10Doctoring the TruthEp 14- Death by Dilution: The Shocking Case of a Cancer Drug SwindlerSend us a textTrust is the foundation of medicine. When we're at our most vulnerable, we place our lives in the hands of doctors, nurses, technicians, and pharmacists—believing they'll do everything in their power to help us heal. But what happens when that sacred trust is betrayed on a scale so massive it defies comprehension?This is the story of Robert Courtney, a respected Kansas City pharmacist whose actions shattered the lives of thousands. Over nine years, Courtney systematically diluted nearly 100,000 doses of chemotherapy and other critical medications for over 4,200 patients. These weren't mi...2025-04-301h 01Doctoring the TruthEp 13-Donated to Science, Sold for Profit: America's Body TradeSend us a textBeneath the noble veneer of "donating your body to science" lies a disturbing truth—an entirely unregulated industry where human remains are bought, sold, and shipped like commodities. This episode pulls back the curtain on America's body broker industry, revealing how donated bodies often end up dismembered, sold for profit, and used in ways donors never imagined or consented to.From historical grave robbers like Burke and Hare who murdered for medical specimens, to modern-day scandals at prestigious institutions like Harvard Medical School, we trace the evolution of this shadowy trade. Yo...2025-04-231h 07Doctoring the TruthEp 12-Dr. Hazzard's Hunger GamesSend us a textThe rise and deadly reign of Linda Burfield Hazard stands as one of the most disturbing chapters in American medical history. Without formal training, this self-proclaimed "fasting specialist" established a sanitarium in rural Washington State where dozens of wealthy patients would meet their demise—all while enriching herself with their fortunes.From her first documented victim in 1902 to her eventual conviction a decade later, Hazard perfected a sinister formula: convince vulnerable, health-seeking individuals that their ailments stemmed from "impure blood" and "impaired digestion," then subject them to extreme fasting regimens where th...2025-04-161h 00Doctoring the TruthEp 11-Orange Wigs and Particle Accelerators: New Orleans' Darkest Medical Mystery (Part 2)Send us a textThe brutal murder of Dr. Mary Sherman in 1964 New Orleans holds far more disturbing implications than initially meets the eye. Her partially burned body, discovered with stab wounds and inexplicable burns that experts suggest could only come from high-voltage radiation, opens a doorway into a shadowy world where medicine, government secrecy, and Cold War politics collide.Drawing from extensive research in Edward Haslam's "Dr. Mary's Monkey," we explore the compelling theory that Sherman wasn't simply a murder victim but potentially a participant—willing or unwitting—in covert cancer research aimed at deve...2025-04-0952 minDoctoring the TruthEp 10-Of Mice, Monkeys and Murder: The Mysterious Death of Dr. Mary Sherman (Part 1)Send us a textThe year is 1964, and a brilliant cancer researcher has just been found dead in her New Orleans apartment. The circumstances are bizarre—her right arm completely missing, her torso severely burned, yet the official cause of death is listed as stab wounds. Welcome to the perplexing case of Dr. Mary Sherman.As we dig into this medical mystery, we uncover a trailblazing woman who shattered glass ceilings in orthopedic surgery and cancer research decades before the feminist movement took hold. Dr. Sherman wasn't just any physician—she chaired prestigious committees, published grou...2025-04-031h 00Doctoring the TruthEp 9-Lunchtime Lipo and Lethal Lies: How an Unqualified Doctor Killed Three PatientsSend us a textYour body is yours to modify as you please, but who you trust with that modification can mean the difference between life and death. The disturbing case of Dr. Peter Norman reveals the deadliest side of cosmetic surgery when placed in unqualified hands.Norman, a physician trained in internal medicine with no surgical specialization, opened a cosmetic surgery clinic in Arizona advertising "lunchtime lipo" procedures. What followed was a horrifying sequence of deaths that exposed dangerous gaps in medical regulation and the deliberate exploitation of vulnerable communities.Through meticulous...2025-03-251h 00Doctoring the TruthEp 8-The Alpine Manor Murders: A Healthcare Horror Story (Part 2)Send us a textWhat happens when those entrusted with our most vulnerable loved ones betray that sacred duty? The Alpine Manor Nursing Home murders stand as one of healthcare's darkest chapters – a case where two nurses' aides turned a Michigan elder care facility into their personal killing ground.Gwendolyn Graham and Kathy Wood's toxic relationship spiraled into a murder pact that claimed at least five elderly victims who couldn't fight back or speak up. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, we unravel how these "lethal lovers" selected their victims, executed their crimes, and collected ma...2025-03-181h 17Doctoring the TruthEp 7-Nefarious Nurses: The Lethal Lovers of Alpine Manor (Part 1)Send us a textTrust is the cornerstone of healthcare. When families place loved ones in nursing homes, they're entrusting strangers with the wellbeing of those they cherish most. This trust was shattered at Alpine Manor Nursing Home in the late 1980s when two nurse's aides transformed a place of healing into a killing ground.Gwendolyn Graham and Kathy Wood formed a toxic relationship that quickly spiraled into murder. The victims? The most vulnerable residents—those with dementia or those who couldn't communicate, carefully selected because they couldn't fight back or tell anyone what happened. Th...2025-03-1149 minDoctoring the TruthEp 6-Dark Medicine: The Swango Chronicles (Part 2)Send us a textPrepare yourself for a captivating journey into the life of Michael Swango, a man whose medical aspirations turned sinister. Once a promising physician, Swango's dark obsession with death took him on a harrowing global path filled with deceit, manipulation, and an alarming loss of life. In this gripping episode, we navigate through the shadows of his medical career—unraveling a web of chaos as patients mysteriously died under his care. Swango's story raises uncomfortable questions about trust within the medical profession and the failures that allow evil to masquerade as healing. Thr...2025-03-0452 minDoctoring the TruthEp 5-The Sinister Journey of Michael Swango: Medicine’s Nightmare (Part 1)Send us a textAre we putting too much trust in doctors? This week, we delve into the chilling narrative of Dr. Michael Swango, known as the "Doctor of Death." Following his seemingly normal upbringing, Swango’s twisted journey into medicine reveals unanswered questions and checks our faith in the healthcare system. His medical career began with promise but quickly revealed alarming elements that would later escalate into widespread horror. Colleagues began to notice irregularities during his training—unusual patient deaths and a disturbing penchant for poisons. His antics didn't stop there; after being expelled from...2025-02-261h 14Doctoring the TruthEp 4-Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls of Liar! An Insane Story of Quackery.Send us a textEver tried squeezing a wriggling, fur-covered bundle of energy into a pair of tiny dog boots? We sure have, and it’s only the beginning of our frosty adventure from the snowy landscapes of Minnesota and Alaska to the sunlit shores of the Cayman Islands. We kick things off by sharing the comical chaos of winter pet care, setting the stage for a laughter-filled episode. Inspired by our listeners, with a nod to Richard Marsh from Cornwall, we lighten things up with hilarious listener-submitted stories and share a sneak peek of our new se...2025-02-1858 minDoctoring the TruthEp 3-Betrayal in the White Coat: The Rise and Fall of Dr. FataSend us a textWhat happens when a trusted physician turns into one of the most notorious fraudsters in American history? Join us for a chilling exploration of Dr. Farid Tanios Fata's shocking descent from a respected oncologist to a convicted criminal guilty of healthcare fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy. We'll uncover the disturbing details of how Dr. Fata's actions betrayed the trust of his patients, causing irreparable harm and leading many to question the integrity of the medical profession itself.Our investigation takes you deep into the criminal proceedings that led to Dr. Fata's...2025-02-111h 03Doctoring the TruthEp 2-The Dark Web of Bradley and Bruce's Secret Pact (Part 2)Send us a textDid you ever wonder how a simple bathroom break could lead to a podcast mishap? Join us as we share the hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from our international listeners in Australia, the UK, Canada, and France. Promising better audio quality, we’re diving into alternating episode formats and tackling the nuances of regional accents, with a special nod to our friend Amy for enlightening us about the band Little Texas.""As our conversation shifts gears, we unravel the twisted saga of Bradley Schwartz and Bruce Bigger. Bradley’s obsession ignites a dark alli...2025-02-0557 minDoctoring the TruthEp 1-The Sins of the Stethoscope: Unraveling the Murder of Dr. Brian Stidham (Part 1)Send us a textWhat if the medical world held secrets darker than you could ever imagine? Welcome to "Doctoring the Truth," where we peel back the layers on true crime cases nestled within the healthcare industry. This episode kicks off our chilling series, "The Sins of the Stethoscope," centered on the brutal murder of Dr. Brian Stidham, found dead under mysterious circumstances in Tucson, Arizona. We revisit the fateful day of October 5, 2004, when a seemingly routine day turned tragic. Dr. Stidham's body was found in his own practice's parking lot, his wallet untouched, leaving behind chilling...2025-01-291h 09