Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan

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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

  1. 4D AGO

    1996 Cold Case: Kidnap/Murder of 7-year-old, SOLVED! 

    It was a hot summer day on July 24, 1996, when 7-year-old Morgan Violi went outside to play with a friend at the Shive Lane apartment complex where she lived with her mom and two sisters in Bowling Green, Kentucky. A man driving an older-model, maroon Chevrolet van pulled up alongside the girls, jumped out and tried to grab the girl Morgan was playing with but was unsuccessful, so, he snatched Morgan, threw her into the van and sped away. The van was stolen out of Dayton, Ohio, and was recovered two days later in Franklin, Tennessee, 30 miles south of Nashville. The van was scrubbed clean.  The search for Morgan lasted until October 26, 1996, when her skeletal remains were found in the woods off I-65 in White House, Tennessee, 30 miles north of Nashville.  A suspect was never located, and the case went cold for nearly 30 years. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the cold case kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Morgan Violi and the forensic evidence that solved her case and led to a confession by the killer.       Transcribe Highlights 00:01.31 Introduction 01:18.66 Prison escapee kills 7-year-old 05:04.06 Watching children  10:19.84 Fiber solves cold case 14:56.99 Robert Froberg, the killer, 61 now 25:01.86 Unlocking door to scientific truth 29:56.86 Examining decomposition 35:21.14 Van found two days after Morgan kidnapped 39:17.35 Conclusion   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  2. 5D AGO

    DISGUSTING! Body Parts in CADAVER BAG! Singer D4VD Target of Romantic Homicide of a Child Investigation

    David Anthony Burke, known as the singer D4vd, writes songs with bloody imagery and titles like, "Romantic Homicide." His career was on the rise. But, as his first-ever "World Tour" began, the body of a missing child from Lake Elsinore, California, was found in the front trunk of Burke's Tesla. The decomposing remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in two bags stashed in the vehicle. A Los Angeles grand jury has been looking into the death of Celeste since November, and Burke's parents and brother have been fighting in court to avoid having to testify. In the Habeas Corpus petition, for the first time, David Anthony Burke is named as the target of the investigation into the death of Celeste. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack examine the case, the timeline, and discuss certain items mentioned in the writ, such as a "cadaver bag" containing some of the remains of Celeste.  Transcribe Highlights00:06.14 Introduction D4VD and Celeste Rivas 02:42.81 Part of Celeste remains in a "cadaver bag" 05:06.65 David Anthony Burke - D4VD 10:05.78 Was Burke intimate with Celeste? 14:57.53 Workers smell odor of decomp, call cops 20:06.33 Celeste was 14  24:57.55 Body Bags used in videos? 29:54.58 Color of gloves mentioned 35:07.25 Flies do nothing but eat and make babies 40:10.75 Keeping the bones 43:57.86 Conclusion       David Anthony Burke, known as the singer, D4VD, writes songs with bloody imagery and titles like "Romantic Homicide". His career was on the rise. But as his first ever "World Tour" began, the body of a missing child from Lake Elsinore, California,  was found in the front trunk of Burke's Tesla. The decomposing remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found in two bags stashed in the Tesla. A Grand Jury has been looking into the death of Celeste since November and Burke's parents and brother have been fighting in court to avoid having to testify before the Grand Jury. In the Habeas Corpus petition, for the first time, David Anthony Burke is named as the Target of the investigation into the death of Celeste. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack examine the case, the timeline, and discuss certain items mentioned in the writ, such as a "cadaver bag" containing some of the remains of Celeste.        Transcribe Highlights00:06.14 Introduction D4VD and Celeste Rivas 02:42.81 Part of Celeste remains in a "cadaver bag" 05:06.65 David Anthony Burke - D4VD 10:05.78 Was Burke intimate with Celeste? 14:57.53 Workers smell odor of decomp, call cops 20:06.33 Celeste was 14  24:57.55 Body Bags used in videos? 29:54.58 Color of gloves mentioned 35:07.25 Flies do nothing but eat and make babies 40:10.75 Keeping the bones 43:57.86 Conclusion       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Wife of 'American Idol' Alum Shot Dead in Bed: Hubby, Daughters, Unharmed

    Caleb Flynn calls 911 at 2:30 a.m. on February 16, claiming a burglar has entered his Ohio home and shot his wife, Ashley Flynn, twice in the head. Flynn, a former music pastor, tells the dispatcher that he was not in the room at the time; he was with their daughters in their room, and they are still asleep. When Tipp City officers arrive, they find signs of an apparent forced entry. Ashley Flynn was a substitute teacher/volleyball coach and the mother of two daughters who will now grow up without her. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the Red Flags in the 911 call, as well as the story Caleb Flynn told. The story has garnered national headlines, as Caleb Flynn appeared on "American Idol" in 2013, making it to the "Hollywood Week" episode before being eliminated. Transcribe Highlights00:00.28 Introduction - musicians 03:58.90 American Idol contestant 08:07.72 Caleb Flynn did not get past Hollywood Week 12:51.13 Assessment by civilian 14:30.98 Audio from 911 call  15:25.21 Says she has been shot twice in the head 20:41.49 Head injuries have a lot of blood 25:17.12 Garage door open 30:21.52 How does suspect get into the home 35:12.47 Who is up next on the call sheet 40:02.58 Defense attorney says he is "disappointed and concerned" 45:04.86 Range of Fire 46:21.24 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  4. FEB 26

    'Evil' Sister Kills 'Good' Sister, Puts Body In Hole in Backyard: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

    This is a tale of two sisters, Karen and Debra. Karen is loving, responsible, and well-liked by all who know her. She lived with and cared for her parents until they lost their battles with Alzheimer's and cancer. Karen also took care of her finances and was financially well-off for retirement. Debra was gone for decades, living several states away in Louisiana. She never held a steady job and never had any money. When their parents died, Debra moved back to Florida, with no money and no place to stay, and Karen let her sister move into her home. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dig into the story of how the evil sister murdered the good sister with a bullet to the chest, wrapped her body in a trash bag, and buried her in a hole in the backyard. Transcribe Highlights 00:00.15 Introduction  02:10.97 Victim loves working in her yard 05:06.55 Two sisters, Karen and Debra 08:25.53 Debra comes back after parents die 12:14.34 Perp keeping victim close after death 16:55.11 Seeing a hole in the yard 20:57.88 Odor of decomposing body 25:33.91 Bad smell doesn't mean something is there 29:48.57 Very careful digging to not miss anything 35:07.70 Everything goes to the lab 40:27.15 Karen has one GSW to the chest 44:43.54 Debra claims she is "blameless" 45:28.45 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  5. FEB 25

    Forensic Evidence and $1.2 MILLION REWARD! Where Is Nancy Guthrie?

    Part 2: The Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case has sparked national interest as the days continue to add up. As of today, Nancy Guthrie has been missing 25 days. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack look at the forensic evidence left behind inside the house as well as articles of evidence found by local citizens trying to help find the 84-year-old mother of Today Show Co-Host, Savannah Guthrie.              Transcribe Highlights00:00.07 Introduction Guthrie Part 2 02:22.10 DNA Profile didn't get hit in CODIS 07:43.42 DNA Profile in feces in a dry toilet 11:31.21 Getting a sample 15:53.69 What is "touch" DNA 20:07.83 Trying to understand movements of suspect and victim 24:58.58 Too many people involved 30:46.46 Tucson Couple finds bloody glove near scene 35:18.30 FBI did not respond as quickly as hoped 40:08.54 Reason agents leak talent contract terms 41:19.73 Conclusion   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  6. FEB 24

    Nancy Guthrie, 84, MISSING! Evidence Found in Home Could Bring Her Home!

    The 84-year-old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie, was last seen January 31, 2026 around 9:47pm. The next day around noon, Nancy Guthrie is reported missing. More than three weeks later she is still missing. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack explore the forensic evidence left behind and how it has been treated by officials on the ground in an attempt to uncover the one piece of evidence that will bring Nancy Guthrie home.             Transcribe Highlights 00:02.33 Introduction - Security 01:07.26 Securing a Crime Scene 03:59.01 Nancy Guthrie - Why her? 08:44.60 Sheriff's department turned scene released back to the family 13:57.53 Comparing Heuermann home 19:46.55 Blood on the ground 25:08.12 Direction blood takes investigator 29:53.66 Blood with a bubble like appearance 35:02.04 2:28am at least 20 feet away from Apple watch 40:18.20 Foot step making impression on floor 45:30.29 How often is Guthrie home cleaned? 47:41.59 Conclusion Part One See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min

  7. FEB 19

    Killer FINALLY Named in 1964 Murder of Mary Simpson, 12

    The Elmira Police Department named Alfred Raymond Murray Jr. as the lone suspect in the 1964 murder of 12-year-old Mary Simpson. The case remained unsolved for 62 years, but it was never forgotten. After getting a grant from the Season of Justice in 2022, Elmira police, with the assistance of the FBI, reopened the case using modern forensic methods. In 2023, the Elmira Police Department partnered with the Criminal Investigation Resource Center at Russell Sage College, and the case was organized and digitized, allowing for a review of evidence and forensics. Forensic evidence from the case was sent to Othram's laboratory in the Woodlands, Texas, where scientists were able to build a comprehensive DNA profile of the unknown suspect. The profile was used by the FBI's forensic genetic genealogy team, and working together with the Elmira Police Department, investigators found the suspect, Alfred Raymond Murray Jr. Murray died on March 16, 2004, at the age of 73, almost 40 years to the day. Mary Simpson vanished on  March 15, 1964. She was 12. Transcribe Highlights 00:00.00 Introduction Update Mary Simpson  05:12.41 Finding identity of killer 10:00.17 A rookie cop in 1964 would be in his/her 80s now 15:00.91 Community was looking for Mary Simpson, 12 20:03.67 Killer shoved dirt in Mary's mouth 25:04.15 Predator will stand over victim  30:40.23 Othram did genetic genealogy 31:37.91 Murray may have been responsible for multiple sexual assaults on children for years 34:57.02 Mary's body covered in rocks and dirt, choked to death 37:02.08 Conclusion   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min

  8. FEB 18

    Kurt Cobain Death Ruled Suicide in '94: Forensic Scientists Call For Homicide Investigation!

    The King County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Kurt Cobain's death on April 5, 1994, was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. In the last 30 plus years many theories of what "really" happened have appeared in books and documentaries but now comes a team of independent forensic scientists who are calling for a fresh investigation into the death of the 27-year-old. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the investigation into the death of Kurt Cobain, was it self-inflicted as originally thought, or did someone get away with murder.               Transcribe Highlights00:00.00 Introduction 01:54.87 Kurt Cobain death - study claims homicide 07:15.49 Grunge movement 10:06.79 The 27 Club 15:05.10 Working the Guthrie Kidnapping 20:16.32 Cobain had recent NPW  24:56.30 Drug abuse deaths are shocking 30:27.27 Cobain is in garage apartment, by himself 35:10.51 Checking mouth during autopsy - evidence of fouling, no stippling 40:17.50 Tolerance of the user is part of the discussion 45:27.40 Study is peer reviewed - International Journal of Forensic Science 50:08.25 Lungs become very heavy 53:57.93 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 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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