Summary
Overview
Hosts Ash and Alaina dive into the chilling case of Glenn Engelman, a St. Louis dentist who orchestrated multiple murders-for-hire over two decades. From the 1958 shooting of James Bullock to the 1980 car bombing of Sophie Barrera, Engelman conspired with victims' wives to kill their husbands for insurance money, ultimately being convicted of multiple murders and dying in prison.
Podcast Updates and Announcements
The hosts kick off the episode with exciting news about new merchandise, their upcoming Radio City Music Hall show, and Alaina's book release. They express genuine enthusiasm about being involved in the merch design process and having soft, high-quality products available through SiriusXM's store. The energy is upbeat as they share details about the June 27th live show and pre-ordering options for The Butcher Legacy.
- New Morbid merchandise is available on the SiriusXM store, including soft shirts, sweatshirts, phone cases, and pillows
- International listeners can purchase merch at podswag.com
- Radio City Music Hall show scheduled for June 27th with specialized merch and a special theme
- The Butcher Legacy book releases August 11th with pre-orders available at butcherlegacy.com
" We actually like it! We love this merch. "
The Murder of James Bullock (1958)
The story begins in 1958 St. Louis when 27-year-old James Bullock was chased through the city and shot multiple times by an unidentified gunman. Witnesses saw a stockily built man in a brown hat standing over Bullock's body with a gun. The young man, who had overcome childhood disabilities and lost both parents in an accident, was killed just six months after marrying Ruth. The investigation revealed Ruth's suspicious connection to her ex-husband, dentist Glenn Engelman, though his alibi initially cleared him.
- James Bullock was found shot multiple times (two bullets in head, one in shoulder, six shotgun wounds in chest) and run over on December 17, 1958
- Ruth Bullock had been married to Glenn Engelman for three years before divorcing, but continued seeing him, sleeping with him, and he even cleaned her new husband's teeth
- Engelman refused to speak to police citing potential self-incrimination, despite having an alibi from friend Thomas Johnson
- James was described as industrious and conscientious, someone who made people want to help him due to his tragic background
" There was something about him that made you want to do your best to help him. "
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