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. 2d ago

    NOTHING?! Nolan Wells Grand Jury: What Happened??

    The death of Nolan Wells has been in the national spotlight since he was reported missing in the first hour of July 5, 2026. His body was found at 8:45am on Monday, July 6, 2026 at the northwestern tip of Horn Island. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the unanimous decision not to indict: All 23 participating grand jurors returned a "No True Bill" after hearing from 43 witnesses and looking over the investigation that included 132 subpoenas. The grand jury found no conflicts of interest in the investigation or presentation of evidence. Highlights: 00:01.400 Setting the Stage for Nolan Wells Case00:10.310 The Gulf's Hidden Secrets00:48.700 Unraveling the Nolan Wells Mystery01:18.660 Grand Jury Proceedings and Findings08:13.760 The Day of the Tragic Accident15:52.100 Autopsy and Decomposition Challenges28:25.310 Cause of Death and Remaining Questions37:47.900 Closing Thoughts on the Investigation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 3d ago

    SHOCKING RULING! Shot From Behind - SUICIDE?! Scientist Mystery Deepens

    Melissa Casias was not a "scientist", she worked as an administrative assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory, a major U.S. nuclear research facility. Her husband also worked there. Melissa vanished on June 26, 2025. She was last seen walking along a state highway. An extensive search failed to find Melissa. Nearly a year after her disappearance, on May 28, 2026, her skeletonized remains were found along the McGaffey Ridge in the Carson National Forest, an area that had been searched previously without success. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack examine the known and unknown facts of the case. In the last few weeks, Joseph Scott Morgan has appeared on multiple TV shows, podcasts, and in print interviews talking about the "atypical" gunshot wound to the back of the head of Melissa Casias. Now he delves even deeper into the mysterious death of Melissa Casias.  Highlights 00:01.400 Setting the Stage for Body Bags00:10.310 The Blue Ridge Mountains' Solace01:14.000 A Mysterious Disappearance in New Mexico04:38.930 New Mexico's Military and Scientific Secrets09:32.520 The Atypical Gunshot Wound15:46.620 Melissa's Fateful Day28:19.180 The Search and Discovery33:03.570 The Bizarre Position and Cause of Death35:14.700 The Challenges of Post-Mortem Positioning35:51.010 An Atypical Gunshot Wound42:03.060 The Complexity of Self-Inflicted Gunshot48:43.300 The Investigation's Many Threads50:13.219 Closing Thoughts on an Undetermined Case     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 6d ago

    Mom OBSESSED With Clancy Trial, Charged 1st -Degree Murder of Son, 2

    In the Chicago suburb of Frankfort, Illinois, neighbors are concerned they have a Lindsay Clancy "copycat" when a two-year-old toddler is found hanging from a rafter in the basement of the Walsh family home. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack break down the known facts of the case and question how some of the timeline of events have been reported. Highlights: 00:01.400 Setting the Stage for Body Bags 00:10.310 The Power of Imitation 02:05.310 The Clancy Case and Postpartum Depression 05:12.710 The Corey Walsh Case Unfolds 05:53.740 The Tragic Discovery of Bear's Body 17:29.119 The Investigation and Corey's Confession 21:44.970 The Autopsy and Forensic Analysis 40:17.930 The Aftermath and Future Implications 43:16.360 Closing Thoughts on Copycats and Reality See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Sep 17

    BOMBSHELL! DNA From 1993 Unsolved Murder Could ID Killer!

    During a Labor Day Weekend spent with family at Cedar Creek Lake, Jerry Mack Watkins and his wife, Shelley Watkins, get into an argument on Monday September 6th, that ends up with Jerry Mack taking the couple’s two daughters home, leaving Shelley time at the lake to cool off. Shelley arrives home from the lake at 11pm that night and the argument that began at the lake continues with Jerry Mack and Shelley arguing in the garage of their Corsicana, Texas, home. The argument escalates and Shelley tells Jerry Mack she is leaving and taking the girls with her. Jerry Mack takes Shelley's car keys and tells her she can leave, but she will not be taking the children. According to Jerry Mack Watkins, his wife, Shelley Watkins, leaves the home, by herself, on foot, at 11:30pm. And he went inside the house and went to bed. This is the story as told by Jerry Mack Watkins in 1993. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack will break down the facts of the case, including the disappearance of Shelley Watkins, the recovery of her body 7 days later in the Trinity River, 40 miles away from the Watkins home. This story also includes a scandal with the District Attorney, the FBI "Sting" operation that sends the DA to prison, and murder charges against Jerry Mack Watkins DROPPED! Now, 33-years later, the unsolved murder of Shelley Watkins might be leaving the list of "unsolved" cases as a breakthrough in DNA technology could reveal who killed Shelley Watkins. Highlights 00:10.610 The Mysterious Disappearance 03:01.700 A River Runs Through It 04:53.990 The Argument and the Aftermath 08:16.450 The Discovery and Investigation 25:03.450 The Autopsy and Evidence 29:51.660 The Timeline of Deception 37:02.910 The Case Goes Cold 39:08.510 The Case Against Jerry Mack Watkins 40:18.680 New DNA Evidence and Its Implications 40:21.390 New DNA Evidence 43:39.100 The Brutality and Intimacy of the Crime Scene 45:20.460 Closing Thoughts and Future Updates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Sep 16

    BREAKTHROUGH! New Evidence in Burning Man Murder

    As Burning Man 2025 was winding down and the iconic "Man" burned, Vadim Kruglov, a 37-year-old Russian-born man who had been living in Washington state, was discovered in a pool of blood at the wild festival at about 9:15 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2025. In the year since the death of Kruglov, no arrest has been made and investigators have not even named a "Person of Interest".  Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack revisit the case and discuss shocking new evidence that may help break the case wide open. Highlights 00:10.930 Louisiana Festivals and Music01:19.400 The Burning Man Tragedy03:33.440 The Scene of the Crime06:45.620 The Fatal Stabbing15:49.200 Investigating in a Difficult Environment27:35.359 The Victim's Final Hours35:29.690 DNA Evidence and Open Questions41:05.040 Closing Thoughts on the Case See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Sep 15

    Woman Found Beaten, Bloody, Unconscious, Outside Her Home! Who Killed Katie Garcia?

    Katie Garcia came home from her job as a massage therapist around 9:30pm, spends a normal evening at home with her husband, Billy Taylor, and went to bed. Around 6:30am the next morning, Billy wakes up and notices Katie is missing. He looks all around the inside of the house to no avail, then goes outside. In a side yard, Billy finds his unconscious wife, bloody, beaten, and partially nude. A paramedic responding to dispatch describes Katie Garcia as "very beat up". Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about the critical injuries suffered by Katie Garcia as well as how she ended up in the side yard of her own home fighting for her life, a fight she will eventually lose. Highlights 00:01.400 - Introducing the Mysterious Case of Katie01:26.260 - A Bizarre Discovery in Kansas City03:25.720 - The Timeline of a Tragic Night05:34.990 - The Investigation Begins13:12.670 - The Missing Sexual Assault Kit25:09.130 - The Husband's Account and Blood Alcohol Level27:48.830 - The Importance of Scene Investigation44:04.420 - Wrapping Up the Case See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Sep 10

    9/11 Never Forget - 1,100 Victims STILL UNIDENTIFIED

    September 11, 2001 - 2,753 people were murdered in the Twin Towers in NYC. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the efforts required to identify the people who lost their lives on that awful day. Even now, after a quarter of a century, 1,100 people who died that day in the towers have not been identified. Joe explains what recovery was like for those at ground zero and the work that still needs to be completed. Highlights Here are the transcribed timestamps and titles from your images so you can easily copy and paste them. 00:01.420 Setting the Stage for 9/11 Reflection 00:10.670 The Hollow Eye: A Post-9/11 Phenomenon 01:28.720 The Aftermath of 9/11: A National Tragedy 02:30.860 The Importance of Remembering 9/11 Victims 05:34.350 The Challenge of Identifying 9/11 Victims 11:53.679 DMORT: The Disaster Response Team 15:43.220 The Psychological Toll on Responders 25:54.570 The 9/11 Recovery and Identification Process 36:31.260 The Ongoing Challenge of Unidentified Remains 40:00.440 Forensic Odontology and Skeletal Analysis 42:00.640 The Importance of Teeth in Identification 45:01.900 Anthropological Analysis of Skeletal Remains 46:45.739 The Ongoing Challenge of Identification 48:49.950 The Power of DNA and Genetic Genealogy 49:42.060 Reflections on 9/11 and the Importance of See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Sep 9

    Husband Claims Wife With Postpartum Slit Her Throat In Shower

    911 received a call from Patrick "Ted" Barnett telling the dispatcher that his wife, Lindsey, "cut herself and her throat". First responders found Lindsey in the shower, dead, with a large laceration across the front of her neck and a serrated knife nearby. "Ted" claims his wife, Lindsey, had postpartum depression and killed herself. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the facts of the case including an unusual request for a welfare check. A woman asks police to do a welfare check on her boyfriend. She is worried because they talk all the time and today he hasn't answered calls or replied to texts. Police ask her the name of the man they need to check up on and the caller says "Ted Barnett".  Highlights 00:01.400 Welcome to Body Bags 00:10.630 The Challenges of Sharp Force Injuries 03:50.310 A Disturbing Discovery in the Shower 09:59.460 The Importance of Scene Reconstruction 14:51.210 The Husband's Suspicious Story 21:11.109 Unraveling the Mystery 35:12.420 The Girlfriend's Alarming Call 40:45.210 Closing Thoughts on the Case     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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