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Dec 2022
1h 25m

Episode 400: The Murder of Molly McLaren

Morbid Network | Wondery
About this episode

Molly McLaren was just starting out at University when she met Joshua Stimpson via tinder. The two of them seemed to have a lot in common and hit it off instantly. Josh told Molly that she was his first real girlfriend, and that was comforting to her because he was her first serious relationship. In all reality Josh was lying, he had dated women in the past and actually terrorized many of them. Molly would soon learn that he was a dangerous individual, and took all the right steps to get away from him. But he was a vile, sick and twisted individual who simply couldn’t handle hearing “no.” from a woman. 


If you or someone you know is involved in a dangerous situation with their partner or ex partner there are avenues to reach out to for help:


* National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300 run by Suzy Lamplugh Trust (in the UK)

* Call Paladin, the National Stalking Advisory Service on 020 3866 4107 (in the UK)

*  https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/ (for the us)

* 800-799-7233 (The national domestic violence hotline)


For tips related to the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapinplease call 208-883-7180 or send an email to tipline@ci.moscow.id.us




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