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Join Joseph Scott Morgan as he explores a world that not many have had a chance to visit, the realm of death. Jo Scott leads listeners on a journey through the blood-soaked death scenes of America and into the autopsy room to fully understand the science behind each case. Jo Scott is one of America’s leading experts on applied forensics and is regularly featured on ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’, ‘The Piketon Massacre’, and Court TV.
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- 5 days ago55 min
Murder of UNC Student Faith Hedgepeth: A Rum Bottle, Genetic Genealogy, and a Guilty Verdict
In 2012, 19-year-old UNC student Faith Hedgepeth was found murdered in her apartment following a savage sexual assault and blunt-force attack. The bloody crime scene yielded bizarre clues: a heavy rum bottle used as a weapon and a cryptic message written on a takeout bag. The case went cold for nearly a decade until genetic genealogy traced the killer's DNA to Miguel Salguero Olivares. Following a 2021 traffic stop that secured a matching DNA sample, a jury recently found him guilty on all counts, sentencing him to life in prison. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack break down the physical evidence left at the scene and analyze the complex blood deposition on Faith's bed, explain the devastating impact of a thick liquor bottle as a weapon, and discuss how the mysterious takeout bag served as a confusing red herring. Highlights: 00:01.420 Welcome to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan00:10.630 Jimmy Buffett and Rum 02:59.280 The Faith Hedgepeth Case Begins 06:02.540 The Brutal Discovery 07:41.350 The Challenges of Blood Evidence 13:37.590 The 911 Call and Initial Scene 18:20.619 The Investigation Unfolds 31:18.890 The Rum Bottle and DNA Evidence 34:38.840 The Role of Blood in Investigations 39:27.070 The Suspect and the Crime Scene 41:11.200 The Challenges of Identifying Blood 43:10.660 A Violent Attack Unfolds 44:06.390 The Investigation Begins 49:13.270 The Role of DNA Evidence 52:48.610 The Trial and Its Challenges 55:02.580 Closing Thoughts on Forensic ScienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Human DNA Uncovered At Philly House of Horrors
The search for missing women continues as investigators went through the Philly 'House of Horrors' spraying luminol, uncovering human DNA. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take a look at what is happening right now as crews are digging with excavators to see if what R.C, Horsch wrote about as works of fiction were actually descriptions of murder and disposal of women who came to the Olney home. This is an update to the earlier Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan episode, "Missing Women, Philly House Of Horrors! Dissolving Bodies & Snuff Films". Highlights: 00:01.420 Welcome to Body Bags 00:10.470 The Challenges of Concentration in Crime 01:23.120 The Philly House of Horrors Investigation 03:57.260 Preparing for the Worst: Investigator 10:12.050 The Power of Luminol in Crime Scene 16:26.640 Unraveling the Mystery of the Barrel 22:55.210 The Extensive Scope of the Investigation 27:48.170 R.C. Horsch's Dark Legacy and the Role of DNA44:13.640 Wrapping Up the House of Horrors Case See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago45 min
Numbers Game: 1978 Murder of Girl, 16, Solved in 2026, With 1982 Fingerprint Card!
On December 22, 1978, a school bus driver about 11 miles east of Billings, Montana, spotted what looked to be trash dumped close to the road close to the I-90/Pryor Creek Interchange. The bus drivers stops to take a closer look when he notices a shoe and what appears to be a body. He just discovered the body of 16-year-old Corina Contreraz, and the beginning of a case that would not be solved for 48 years. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take an up-close look at the investigation into the murder of Corina and the incredible scientific work done by investigators in Montana and the team at Othram Labs. This is the first time in history where a murderer has been caught with an innocuous finger print sitting in an arrest file for 44 years. If the investigation was a numbers game, the equation that led to the suspect would look like this: 1978 + 16 + 2026 + 1982 = Angelo Stallsmith Sr. Highlights: 00:01.400 Setting the Stage for a Forensic Mystery 00:10.850 The Power of Friction Ridges 02:08.450 A Cold Case from 1978 10:21.309 The Discovery of the Body 21:56.840 Investigating the Crime Scene 22:54.570 A Mysterious Discovery 23:12.340 Investigating the Crime Scene 28:45.960 The Hunt for Clues 37:12.050 A Breakthrough in Forensic Science 37:19.680 The Breakthrough in Forensic Technology 42:42.600 Solving a 44-Year-Old Mystery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Cop, 27, Rapes 15-year-old Virgin, Allegedly Kills Her When She Gets Pregnant; Staged Suicide of Sandra Birchmore
The trial of accused killer Matthew Farwell, 40, is underway. Farwell stands accused of murdering pregnant Sandra Birchmore, and staging the scene to look like Sandra took her own life. Farwell had known Sandra since she was 12 and a member of the Stoughton, Mass, Police Explorers Youth Program. Farwell was one of the active cops who volunteered their time to teach young people about law enforcement, and it was at these group meetings where Farwell is accused of grooming Sandra. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack explore some of the evidence to determine why Sandra's death was initially ruled a suicide, and how the ruling was changed, and how the Feds stepped in to charge Farwell in the death of Sandra Birchmore. Highlights: 00:01.400 Setting the Stage for a Federal Homicide Case 01:54.280 The Sandra Birchmore Case Unfolds 02:52.660 The Explorer Post and Grooming Process 06:18.580 A Pregnant Woman's Tragic Fate 28:53.630 The Investigation and Initial Ruling 32:22.230 Challenging the Suicide Verdict 33:22.980 Dr. Michael Baden's Expert Opinion 34:25.640 The Nuances of Hanging and Strangulation 39:13.489 Lividity and Asphyxial Death Indicators 41:19.590 The Trial and New Evidence 45:23.250 Federal Charges and Their Implications 48:20.350 Closing Thoughts on a Tragic Case See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago44 min
Gas Station Heroin Linked to 2 Student Deaths At Ole Miss, Father/Son Duo Face Federal Charges
On September 21 in Oxford, Mississippi, two young men were found dead on and near the campus of Ole Miss. Aidan Hamilton, an 18-year-old freshman from Colorado, was found unresponsive in his dorm room at Stewart Hall, and was taken to a local hospital where he died. Robert Strang, 20, was found dead in an off-campus residence. Investigators reported finding packaging associated with Kratom-related products at both locations. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about the cases and how Kratom is linked to the deaths even though toxicology results haven't been made public yet. Highlights: 00:01.420 Setting the Stage for a Deadly Convenience 01:46.260 The Allure of Kratom: A Mysterious 02:32.919 A Tragic Double Death at Ole Miss 06:24.300 Kratom's Dual Nature: Sedative and Stimulant 14:38.930 The Wild West of Unregulated Substances 17:15.550 Investigating the Deaths: A Forensic 32:13.920 The Aftermath: Arrests and Legal Implications 43:48.090 Closing Thoughts on Kratom's ImpactSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago43 min
SOLVED! 1973 Cold Case Murder of Teens on Vacation: Who Killed the Jenkins Sisters?
Teen sisters Maggie and Mary Jenkins took a bus from their home in New Jersey to St Petersburg, Florida, in April of 1973. Maggie, 18, and Mary, 16, then hitchhiked from St. Petersburg to Key West and stayed with friends for a few weeks. On May 2, 1973, the Jenkins sisters had bus fare wired from their father but opted to hitchhike instead, as the teens were last seen alive on Stock Island, Florida, hitchhiking. On May 3, 1973, the bodies of Maggie and Mary Jenkins were found in Key Largo, about 100 miles from where they were last seen alive. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack open up the file and examine the investigation done by law enforcement at the time to try and determine why it took more than 50 years to identify a suspect! Another case involving great work by the original investigators and the new techniques created by Othram! Highlights: 00:01.400 Setting the Stage for a Chilling Case 00:10.590 The Joy of Road Trips with Jimmy Buffett 01:55.710 A Fateful Journey to Key West 05:20.440 The Brutal Discovery 08:10.060 The Extensive Search and Investigation 10:02.590 The Geographical Landscape of the Keys 12:29.429 The Nature of the Crime Scene 15:56.920 The Motivation Behind the Trip 32:36.080 The Investigation's Dead End 33:18.360 DNA Breakthrough and Resolution 42:27.219 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago49 min
NOT A MIRACLE! Christa Pike Alive, Walking, and Furious! Execution Botched!
Following a botched lethal injection attempt, death row inmate Christa Pike was revived by medical staff and is now awake, walking around, and reportedly confused and angry. Rather than a divine intervention, legal maneuvering and systematic operational breakdowns in Tennessee’s execution protocol led to her survival. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack break down the forensic, procedural, and legal failures of Christa Pike's botched execution. Highlights: 00:10.330 - Miracle in Nashville 01:18.160 - The Controversial Nature of "Miracles" 02:10.010 - The Execution Gone Wrong 12:47.080 - The Aftermath and Legal Implications 19:30.770 - The IV Fiasco and Medical Protocol 26:53.580 - The Future of Capital Punishment in Tennessee 27:47.140 - The Failed Execution of Christa Pike 29:54.650 - The Mechanics of Lethal Injection 37:34.260 - Legal and Political Implications 47:46.050 - Wrapping Up and Future Developments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago51 min
GUILTY! Texas Killing Fields! 30+ WOMEN! 40+ YEARS! Who Killed Laura Miller?!
Many people following "True Crime" know the name "Texas Equusearch" and its founder, Tim Miller. Not everyone knows that Tim Miller is the father of Laura Miller, a 16-year-old who vanished September 10th, 1984, in the Texas coastal town of League City. For 17 months, Tim Miller worked with law enforcement and volunteers to find his daughter without success. On February 2nd, 1986, two boys riding their bikes through a field now known as the Texas Killing Fields, discovered the remains of Laura Miller and another woman who would not be identified for 33 years, Audrey Lee Cook. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the "Texas Killing Fields" in general and focus in on the murders of Laura Miller and Audrey Lee Cook. Highlights: 00:10.289 Death Investigation and PTSD 01:26.040 The Texas Killing Fields 02:45.660 Tim Miller and Texas EquuSearch 11:12.740 The Discovery of Laura Miller and Audrey Lee 14:24.710 Investigating Crime Scenes and Evidence 20:24.900 The Isolated Location and Evidence Challenges 29:13.990 The Importance of Tim Miller's Quest 38:52.890 The Confession and Justice Served 40:12.130 A Father's Decades-Long Search for Truth 40:54.469 The Confession and Legal Pursuit 42:31.050 Justice Served, But at What Cost? 43:47.890 The Brutal Truth Behind Laura's Death 44:27.610 The Elusive Truth in Unsolved Cases 46:22.210 Accountability in the Texas Killing Fields 50:18.550 Reflections on Justice and LossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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