Morbid

Episode 695: Linda Hazzard & Starvation Heights (Part 1)

Aug 4, 2025
Delve into the dark legacy of Linda Hazzard, a self-proclaimed medical expert who believed in the power of extreme fasting. Despite her controversial methods, including the starvation of her patients, she staunchly defended her practices until her own demise. Explore the manipulative dynamics of her life and marriage, alongside the chilling consequences of her unregulated wellness clinic. This gripping true crime narrative reveals the perils of unchecked medical authority in the early twentieth century.
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ANECDOTE

Early Health Trauma

  • Linda Hazard's health woes began after taking mercury-laden "blue mass" pills prescribed for parasites.
  • She suffered lifelong stomach issues and gave herself daily enemas as a result of this poison.
ANECDOTE

Linda's Bigamous Marriage

  • Linda Burfield married con man Sam Hazard, who had multiple wives.
  • Their odd marriage started with him disappearing on the wedding night but returning later.
INSIGHT

Sam Hazard's Deceit Unraveled

  • Sam Hazard was a habitual criminal and bigamist exploited by both wives in a bitter legal battle.
  • Linda aggressively defended him but ultimately the evidence of his crimes doomed his case.
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