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Morbidology

220: Roxanne Ellis & Michelle Abdill

Morbidology

Morbidology

Society & Culture, Documentary, True Crime

4.41.6K Ratings

🗓️ 4 September 2023

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

In the realm of human emotion, love knows no boundaries, and yet, acceptance remains a distant dream for some. In the 1990s, a gay couple sought refuge from mounting homophobia, leaving behind the confines of Colorado for the promises of Medford, Oregon. But their aspirations for a safe haven were shattered in 1995, when the couple mysteriously vanished. Fears began running rampant that they had become the victim of the very thing they were trying to escape…

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In the realm of human emotion, love knows no boundaries,

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yet acceptance remains a distant dream for some people.

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In the 1990s a gay couple sought refuge from mounting homophobia,

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leaving behind the confines of Colorado for the promises of Medford Oregon.

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But their aspirations for a safe heaven were shattered in 1995 when they mysteriously vanished.

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Fears began running rampant that they had become the victim of the very thing they were trying to escape.

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In the backdrop of the 1980s, Fiat intertwined the lives of Roxanne Ellis and Michelle Abdel within a doctor's office in Colorado.

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Roxanne, an obstetrical nurse and a devoted mother of two,

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found her heart drawn to Michelle who had recently just joined the same workplace.

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As their friendship deepened, a spark ignited, blossoming into a profound love that transcended mere friendship.

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However, their romance unfolded amidst a troubling reality,

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mounting tide of homophobia within Colorado.

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The growing influence of fundamentalist forces fishing Colorado's Andi Gay amendment 2

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became too threatening for the couple leading to genuine concerns for their safety.

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In 1990 they settled on in the city of Medford, Oregon, where they encountered conservatisms,

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