Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan

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Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan

Join Joseph Scott Morgan every week as he explores a world that not many have had a chance to visit, the realm of death. Jo Scott will lead listeners on a journey through the blood soaked death scenes of America and then into the autopsy room to fully understand the science behind each case. Jo Scott is one America’s leading experts on applied forensics and is regularly featured on ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’, ‘The Piketon Massacre’, Court TV and more. Theme Music: Audio Network

  1. 6 HR AGO

    Dismemberment and the Desecration of the Dead Body Bags Live at CrimeCon 2023 "The Best of Body Bags"

    Over the last few years, more and more death scenes involve dismemberment.An "obsessed" true crime fan in South Korea thinks she can pull off the perfect murder, so how did Jung Yoo-Jung get caught? Taylor Schabusiness tells police she doesn't remember strangling her boyfriend, but it felt good. She leaves his severed head in a bucket for his mother to find.And in Tennessee, prosecutors say Joel Guy Jr created a "diabolical stew of human remains" with his mother's head when he finds out his parents are cutting him off.Joseph Scott Morgan breaks down the forensics and Dave Mack keeps the stories moving in this fast-paced edition of Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan in front of a live audience at CrimeCon 2023 in Orlando, Florida       Time Code Highlights. 00:02:50 South Korean Woman Jung Yoo-Jung is said to be an obsessed crime fan 00:03:17 Discussion of how 23-year-old woman pretends to be a 14-year-old school girl 00:04:19 Jung Yoo-jung wants to commit a homicide and dismember the victim to try and get away with murder.. 00:05:33  Her plan is to kill, dismember, and dispose of the victim.  00:06:27 Talks about the tools needed to do the job she wants to do 00:10:19 What would she used to clean up the area? 00:12:00 Talk about Gilgo and Rex Heuermann 00:12:44 Talking about the getaway and getting rid of the remains 00:12:57 To commit the perfect crime she uses a cab as a getaway car, leads to her capture 00:14:39 Joseph Scott Morgan tells story of transporting a head as a young man working in New Orleans with the coroner. 00:15:52  Under no circumstances are you to allow this bot this head out of your sight. 00:16:23 Had to use a cooler with ice to transport the head 00:18:40 Discussion about Taylor Schabusiness case. 00:19:14 The mother of the victim finds his head in bucket 00:20:20 Discussion of the relationship between suspect and victim 00:21:56 Schabusiness told police she didn't remember strangling him, but she remembered liking it. 00:23:16 She told police, you found this part of him, good luck finding the rest 00:25:48  Discussion about the types of knives needed to do what was done to the victim 00:27:46 Talk about the forensics of different types of blades 00:30:47 Joe Scott Morgan talks about the time it takes to dismember a body 00:32:09 Joel Guy Jr, created a game plan for what he was going to do to his parents 00:32:23 Discussion about Joel Guy Jr and why he killed his parents 00:34:18 Joel Guy Jr stabbed his parents to death, then cut them up. 00:35:04 Talk about police interrupted Joel Guy Jr and found his "list" of things to do 00:39:42 Discussion of the medical examiner at the trial 00:40:09 Talk about anti-mortem and post-mortem 00:43:11 Joseph Scott Morgan explains the way a body can be disarticulated See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Live From CrimeCon Las Vegas The Death of Ellen Greenberg "The Best of Body Bags "

    Recorded live in front of a studio audience at CrimeCon in Las Vegas, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan re-examines the injuries to Ellen Greenberg. The teacher and soon-to-be-bride, is found death in her apartment with more than 20 stab wounds, and her death is ruled a suicide.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Ransom Note and Non-Kidnapping Murder of JonBenet Ramsey

    A final look at items brought up in the recent Netflix documentary about JonBenet Ramsey and her death. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about the crime scene with Joe breaking down the mistakes that were made and how they have nothing to do with technology. Also, a question that has never been answered regarding the "ransom" note. What type of "kidnapper" kills the person and leaves a "ransom" note? Who would pay a "ransom" for the "safe return" of a loved one when the "loved one" is already dead and in the house?      Transcribe Highlights00:00.41 Introduction 02:00.28 No excuses for evidence mistakes 04:54.75 Never Ask Father of missing 6-year-old search the house 10:06.27 The physical things seen in strangling 14:34.80 Why leave the body AND ransom note 19:53.52 Why ask for $118,000? 24:28.50 The reason for the ransom note is dead 29:07.64 JonBenet was beaten, skull was fractured 32:10.35 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  4. 8 JAN

    Burned To Death After 10 Hours Locked In Storage Unit: The Death of Corrine Abosamra

    A fire was reported November 7th, 2024,  at Broadmoor Self-Storage in Kentwood, Michigan.  Firefighters cut the lock off unit 454, and discovered the body of Corinne Abosamra. Morgan Wingeier rented a storage unit at Broadmoor Self-Storage and allowed Corinne Abosamra to live in the unit.  On the day of the fire, Wingeier left Abosamra in the unit and locked it with a pad lock on the outside. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss what is known so far about the death of Abosamra and look closely at the evidence to see if it leads to accident or murder.           Transcribe Highlights 00:00.41 Introduction 02:00.28 Renting a Storage Unit 04:54.75 At a fire scene, everything looks the same 09:06.27 Would someone rent a storage unit to render down a body 14:34.80 Finding charred remains in the storage unit 19:53.52 Did Morgan Wingeier forget she locked Abosamra in storage unit 24:28.50 Victim was in the unit for 10 hours before fire was seen 29:07.64 Wingeier didn't return to the storage unit 34:10.35 Heat coming off a fire, no escape 39:47.36 Conclusion   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  5. 7 JAN

    SHOCKING SENTENCE: Possible Parole for Architect of Piketon Massacre 

    This is a story of the Wagner family and the Rhoden family.  Jake Wagner and Hanna Rhoden began dating when Hanna was 13 and Jake was 18.  Hanna became pregnant with Jake's baby when she was 15. Those who knew Jake Wagner and Hanna Rhoden said that Jake Wagner was very controlling and had been verbally and physically abusive to Hanna. Hanna Rhoden broke up with Jake Wagner and they both dated other people. Hanna had a child with another man and Jake Wagner married another woman, briefly. The Wagner family wanted custody of Sophia and accused Hanna Rhoden of dating men that might sexually assault Sophia. There was no proof this was the case, but it fueled the rage in the Wagner family toward Hanna Rhoden. When the Wagner's tried to force Hanna Rhoden to sign papers to turn custody of Sophia over to Jake Wagner, she refused and posted a message on Facebook that she would “never sign papers ever. They will have to kill me first.” That is when the Wagner family decided to kill Hanna Rhoden, as well as her relatives so that custody would fall to them.  Jake Wagner allegedly began a relationship with Hanna Rhoden when she was 13, impregnating her when she was 15 and he was 20. In addition to homicide, he has been charged with unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. After she ended the relationship, prosecutors say, he began threatening her.The bodies of the Rhoden family members were first discovered on the morning of April 22, 2016 by Bobby Jo Manley, the ex-sister of Chris Rhoden Sr.There were four locations and eight victims, all killed in one night.  The victims were: Hannah Hazel Gilley, 20,  Clarence “Frankie” Rhoden, 20,  Hanna May Rhoden, 19, Dana Lynn Manley Rhoden, 37, Christopher Don Rhoden Jr., 16, Christopher Don Rhoden Sr., 40, Gary Dwayne Rhoden, 38, and Kenneth Wayne Rhoden, 44. Pike County Massacre - sentencing Confessed killer gets life in prison with chance for parole Angela Wagner - 30 years with possibility of parole (credited with six years and six weeks served) Jake Wagner sentenced to Life with Possibility of Parole after 32 years Rita Newcomb sentenced to 5 years of probation and $750 fine Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about some of the decisions that have been made in the case of the Piketon Massacre. Breaking down the crimes of the night, four locations in one night, wiping out generations of one family, moving an infant child next to the bosom of his dead mother so the baby can suckle if he gets hungry. Joe explains each crime scene to help explain what type of planning was required.        Piketon MassacreTranscript Highlights 00:00.01 Introduction 02:55.22 Sentencing at Piketon 06:05.91 Mother was the Puppetmaster 10:12.49 Not a death penalty case 15:21.13 Hannah was 13 when she began dating Jake 20:01.28 Hannah says "I'm never signing any papers 25:29.20 Mother bought new shoes at Walmart 30:29.13 Angela Wagner hung baskets in kitchen  34:57.12 Piketon Massacre sentencing  40:35.65 Is this really the best outcome 46:06.07 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  6. 3 JAN

    Top Three Most Downloaded Episodes of "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" Part Three

    The top 3 most downloaded episodes of "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" over the last year:# 3 SHOCKING Crime Scene Photos Tell New Story About Gypsy Rose# 2 Missing Mom Murder Trial: Blood Evidence Could Prove She's Not Missing# 1 Evil Has a Tattoo Face: The Death of Two Women Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about the most downloaded episodes of Body Bags and add some new information and theories to some of the most downloaded episodes of the last year.        Transcribe Highlights 00:00.13 Introduction  00:37.20 Top Three Most Downloaded, #3 Gypsy Rose Blanchard 06:01.07 Dee Dee Blanchard, hoarder, claims she and Gypsy Rose are refugees from Katrina 11:14.91 Dee Dee Blanchard was a big woman 13:21.58 Number Two most downloaded show  18:51.02 Early on Jennifer Dulos reported missing 23:20.33 Body of Jennifer Dulos has not been found 28:15.87 Wade Wilson - Tattoo Face  33:40.07 Not Deadpool- Wilson charged with two murders 38:33.79 Wilson Case gets attention because of tattoos 40:38.31 Wilson Dad believed he would kill again     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  7. 2 JAN

    Top 10 Most Downloaded Episodes of "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" Part Two

    The top 10 Countdown of most downloaded episodes of "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" continues with episodes Six, Five, and Four: 6. Missing 2-years Before Anyone Looked; What Happened to Harmony Montgomery5. Murder of Suicide? The Death of Jeffrey Epstein4. The House is Gone; The Idaho Student Murders Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack review each of the shows with a critical eye toward new information as well as taking a closer look at decisions made in the cases. 00:00.51 Introduction  02:45.81 Harmony Montgomery, missing 08:38.57 Harmony missing two years before anyone said anything 11:49.64 Adam Montgomery hits Harmony and kills her 18:38.50 Jeffry Epstein, underage girls from Europe 23:14.67 Epstein and Maxwell - what happened to the girls 28:21.02 Hanging as suicide vs judicial hanging 33:40.07 Why are there two pronounced marks on Epstein neck 38:19.47 Time and location - Tearing down Idaho Student murder house 42:22.67 How important is seeing the actual physical scene of the crime 48:36.71 Is there any downside to leaving house until after trial 52:26.83 Conclusion - Coming up the top three     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min

  8. 1 JAN

    Top 10 Most Downloaded Episodes of  "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" Part One

    January 1, 2025  WednesdayWe start off the new year by taking a look at the top 10 most downloaded shows of the last year.  Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about the shows and provide updated information and new forensic information that has come out since the episodes were first recorded. This first episode covers from number Ten to number Seven:#10  SHOCKING AUTOPSY: Who or What Killed Noah Presgrove?#  9. The New Epidemic: Fentanyl#  8. Married Couple Missing 3 Weeks, The Torture death of the Josephs# 7. The Monster is Real: Dad's New Girlfriend Kills Baby with Nail Polish Remover."         Transcribe Highlights   00:00.13 Introduction01:28.03 The death of Noah Presgrove05:27.26 Description of skull fracture10:05.70 Moving a body - intent?  Was Noah pushed out of vehicle15:06.89 Fentanyl - not naturally occurring19:15.88 Babies explore the world with their hands24:14.86 The Tortue death of the Josephs29:21.59 Two kettle bells purchased at Walmart34:03.29 "The Monster is Real: Dad's New Girlfriend Kills Baby with Nail Polish Remover"39:53.50 Conclusion  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
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Join Joseph Scott Morgan every week as he explores a world that not many have had a chance to visit, the realm of death. Jo Scott will lead listeners on a journey through the blood soaked death scenes of America and then into the autopsy room to fully understand the science behind each case. Jo Scott is one America’s leading experts on applied forensics and is regularly featured on ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’, ‘The Piketon Massacre’, Court TV and more. Theme Music: Audio Network

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