Morbid

Melissa Ann Shepard: The Internet Black Widow

February 23, 2026·1h 1m·2-min readconversationalcomedy
Podzilla Summary (2 min)
TLDR
On this episode of Morbid, hosts Ash and Alena dive into the chilling true crime story of Melissa Ann Shepherd, the so-called 'internet black widow' who preyed on elderly men seeking companionship, drugging and financially exploiting them after whirlwind romances.


TOPICS COVERED

-

Sign up to read the full summary

Free AI-powered recaps of every episode, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Melissa Ann ShepherdFred WeeksGordon StewartRobert FriedrichAlex StrategosEric Hickey

Books

The Butcher Legacyby Ash

Topics

Criminal JusticeFraudMoviesPop CultureTrue Crime

Listen to This Episode

Get summaries like this every morning.

Free AI-powered recaps of Morbid and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.