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Karaoke Queen Murdered: Son's Shocking Crime Uncovered

2/22/2026

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Judith Rhead, known as 'karaoke queen,' was murdered by her son, Dale Morgan, in December 2020 when he bludgeoned her to death with a hammer and lived with her body for two months.
Police found her remains February 20, 2021, after neighbor reported concerns about an open window.
A new documentary examines forensic evidence about how lockdown measures enabled Dale Morgan to hide the crime in Pembroke Dock, Wales.

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Judith Rhead, known as 'karaoke queen,' was murdered by her son, Dale Morgan, in December 2020 when he bludgeoned her to death with a hammer and lived with her body for two months.
Police found her remains February 20, 2021, after neighbor reported concerns about an open window.
A new documentary examines forensic evidence about how lockdown measures enabled Dale Morgan to hide the crime in Pembroke Dock, Wales.