# The Doctor's Secret: Dr. Whitney Temple's Final Stand

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Podcast: [Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast By Kelly Jennings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unspeakable-a-true-crime-podcast-by-kelly-jennings-5777887)
Published: 2026-07-08T05:00:04+00:00
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## Resource

KJ dives deep into the tragic story of Dr. Whitney Morgan Temple , a dedicated physician battling a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer, and the man who was supposed to love and protect her—her husband, Joshua "Josh" Temple . Married in 2020 after meeting in 2018, the couple's life in Grand Forks, North Dakota, unraveled when Whitney was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in 2022. As her health rapidly declined under brutal chemotherapy treatments, Josh's role as caregiver turned into one of control, gaslighting, and horrifying abuse. Whitney endured horrific verbal assaults—along with physical violence that left bruises and worsened her already fragile condition. Despite her pain and vulnerability, Dr. Temple found the courage to secretly record her husband's tirades and, in a daring escape, called for help while he slept. Timestamps 09:17 Whitney’s Early Promise 16:02 Married Through Treatment 28:08 Hospital Alarm Raised 46:42 Isolation and Control 58:34 Threats Turn Violent 1:07:53 Police Close In

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