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. 3D AGO

    1987 Cold Case Murder SOLVED! Evidence in Paper Bags Points To SERIAL KILLER

    The body of Rhonda Fisher was found on April 1, 1987, 25 miles north of Denver, in a rural area of Douglas County. A motorist passing by the area spotted her body at the 3500 block of South Perry Park Road, and contacted police. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled. The night before her murder, she was on foot, walking north on Monaco and toward Denver.  Now, following in-depth investigations with crime scene and evidence, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has announced a resolution in the case.  Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about the case that was cold for 38 years, and Joe explains how the evidence that pointed to the killer was in the hands of law enforcement from the very start.  Transcribe Highlights 00:00.09 Introduction - Decades 02:58.90 Missing Friend found alive  05:02.26 Case begins April 1, 1987 05:53.98 Rhonda Fisher was last seen in Denver. 08:05.10 Serial perps leaving the body a certain way 13:18.90 Looking for minutiae 18:05.56 Triangulating a body 23:49.51 Trace Evidence, Bags came into play 29:38.04 Sexual assault, serialized event 34:25.69 Killer identified by what was found in the paper bags 39:05.15 Vincent Groves died 9 years after he killed Rhonda 40:50.11 Hair combings, cuttings 42:41.86 Conclusion   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Loving Couple Shot Dead, Children 4 and 1 Unharmed: Who Killed the Tepe's?

    The Columbus Division of Police Homicide Unit is asking the public for help with any video or digital evidence related to the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe. Well thought of couple, Spencer a popular dentist, murdered in their home between 2am and 5am December 30, 2025. The couple's two children ages 4 and 1 were unharmed. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the case with everything currently known as the police seek help in catching a monster.            Transcript Highlights00:00.22 Introduction, Columbus, Ohio 03:27.89 Murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe 06:47.10 Kids inside, non-responsive adults 10:05.37 The couple is well thought of by everyone 15:16.20 Case will be heavily influenced by tech 20:07.96 Footprints in the snow 25:01.02 Cops bang on doors very loud 29:52.57 ME will determine entrance wounds 35:14.58 Killer left three shell casings behind 40:18.84 How much snow in the area?  44:51.41 Video of person of interest walking 48:22.55 Conclusion   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min

  3. 5D AGO

    5-year-old Finds Mom, Dad, Shot To Death in Bed: Teen Sister Accused of Murders!

    Sarah Grace Patrick is accused of murdering her mother and stepfather while they were asleep in their bed, leaving their bodies to be discovered by the couple's five-year-old daughter. The trial was schedule to begin yesterday, January 5, 2026, but has now been delayed until August awaiting a report from a forensic neuropsychologist who evaluated the teen over several visits in August 2025. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack break down the scene of the crime, trajectory of bullets and sound...is it possible shots were fired in the home but not heard by a 16-year-old? Also, the long, "crying without tears" eulogy of the now accused teen.            Transcribe Highlights 00:00.03 Introduction - Sarah Grace Patrick   00:53.56 Rural Geography - Double homicide 04:12.36 Blended Family with a past 07:11.46 A person's past follows them around 09:57.18 James Brock - Victim had a VLAD 15:08.86 5-year-old finds parents bodies in their bed, sister Sarah Grace Patrick calls 911 16:52.09 Sarah tells 911 bodies cold to the touch, no need for CPR 20:34.55 House is small  25:01.27 Weapon used in small house, but Sarah says she didn't hear anything  30:02.20 16-year-old accused of the murders 35:12.47 Cause of death will state which gun shot wound was fatal 39:57.98 Months between murders and arrest of Sarah Grace Patrick  45:04.02 LVAD would show when heart stopped beating 50:11.23 Gunshot residue and trajectory of bullets 51:46.78 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min

  4. JAN 1

    Top Four Episodes of 2025 - Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan

    Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" - Final Four - Top Downloads 2025 4. DELUSIONAL.PATHETIC. AVERAGE. YOU ARE NOTHING. FAILED RAPPER: BRYAN KOHBERGBER   3. Shocking Discovery: Forensic Anthropology and the Suicide of Gabby Petito's Killer      2. EXPLOSIVE PROOF! Maddie and Kaylee Fought Back Against Cowardly Attacker          1. SHOCKING TRUTH! XANA Caught BK And Fought The Devil!      Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the four most downloaded episodes of 2025, including: The victim impact statements in the Bryan Kohberger sentencing The forensic anthropology helping discover what happened to Gabby Petito's killer, Brian Laundrie The proof that Maddie, Kaylee, and Xana fought their killer to the death.  Transcript Highlights 00:00.29 Introduction: Top Four Shows 2025  05:09.62 Alivea Goncalves comments to Kohberger 10:30.82 Goncalves family impact on coverage 15:14.87 Forensic Anthropology - Brian Laundrie 20:00.57 Laundrie parents went right to his body 25:04.93 Kohberger murders 30:14.65 Explanation of attack 35:21.98 Butt of Kay-bar used as hammer 39:55.41 "I'm going to help you" 45:31.86 Conclusion   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  5. 12/31/2025

    Countdown Top 10 Episodes of "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" 2025

    Taking a look at the top 10 most downloaded episodes of "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" for 2025. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take a look at the top show from 2025 starting with the 10th most downloaded episode and counting down to number 5.  Number 10. Decker Found? Bones Recovered in 100 Day search. 9. Missing Wife Body Parts Found In Woods, Ex Navy Jag Husband Accused. 8. Ghastly New Info On Idaho College Murders Leaked To Public.  7. UPDATE! Baby Decapitated DURING Birth! Jury Awards Parents $2 Million. 6.  FBI DNA SHOCKER! Police Bodycam, Screaming on Stairs, Kohberger Case Continues. 5. Horrifying Details: Decker Sisters Deaths-Bags on Heads, Hands Zip tied, Bloody Handprint!          Transcribe Highlights 00:00.00 Introduction - End of 2025 05:06.97 Travis Decker campsite 10:00.70 Skeletal remains, animal or human 15:07.54 Human Remains of Mindi Kassotis 20:35.83 Kohberger leaks on Dateline 25:12.57 Victims of Kohberger 30:15.96 Baby Decapitated 35:12.31 Kohberger - Mortensen interview 40:04.38 Privacy and DNA Search 44:58.27 Decker children, zip tied and suffocated 48:34.58 Conclusion       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    From The Black Dahlia to Ed Gein, The Five of Dismemberment! PART 2

    There are five types of dismemberment, and in this episode, Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss necromaniac dismemberment and communication dismemberment.nt.                Transcribe Highlights 00:00.03 Introduction - Dismemberment Part 2  02:14.70 Defensive Dismemberment   04:41.09 Walshe "Sudden Adult Death Syndrome" 10:00.54 Taylor Schabusiness 14:55.62 Dhamer/necromaniac 19:41.14 Ed Gein, items of clothing found 24:25.94 Gein made utensils out of human remains 29:21.85 Sending a "message" 34:36.30 Bodies dumped in shallow grave  38:28.38 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  7. 12/25/2025

    From The Black Dahlia to Ed Gein, The Five of Dismemberment!

    Part one of a two part episode covering dismemberment. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about the Black Dahlia case that is back in the headlines again, as well as Ed Gein, and other dismemberment killers we have covered. Imagine opening your garbage can to bring it back up the driveway empty, but it is too heavy, open the door and see a foot! One of the many cases covered in this episode of Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan.              Transcribe Highlights  00:01.14 Introduction - Dismemberment   04:20.66 The Black Dahlia case 08:32.33 Margins very neat, cut around midline 14:16.00 Books written by children of "killers" 18:55.24 Defensive Dismemberment 24:49.40 Trying to put distance between suspect and victim 30:15.74 What was the point of the Halderson dismemberment  35:15.67 Victim killed in bedroom 40:07.05 Opening garbage bin and seeing a foot 45:06.71 Schabusiness - Charged with Third Degree sexual abuse  47:43.87 Conclusion part one.....   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    1983 Car Fire Death: Charred Remains Buried. Victim Found ALIVE! Who is in GRAVE?

    May 28, 1983: Badly burned 1977 Honda Civic is found in a field.  The body in the driver seat was so charred it was difficult to positively identify. The license plate and other items showed the vehicle belonged to 55-year-old Edward L. Cates - a former Mississippi Assistant Attorney General and Jackson City Commissioner. Cates wife, Dorothy, identified a partly burned shoe found on the left foot of the victim as belonging to Cates. Edward L. Cates was a veteran and received a full military funeral. A month after his funeral Cates was found living under an alias as a Retired Army General,  in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack investigate the case of the disgraced lawyer who pleaded guilty to reduced charges and is sentenced to 20-years in prison, without identifying the person found in his burning car who was buried in a grave with Ed Cates name on it.....40 years later, Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan is helping our friends at Othram raise the money needed to move forward with the investigation. Click the link below to find out more https://dnasolves.com/articles/rankin-county-1983-homicide-victim/     Transcribe Highlights 00:00.00 Introduction - Othram, DNA Solves  03:33.40 1977 Honda Civic found fully engulfed, body charred beyond recognition 04:44.50 Weeks after Cates burial, wife gets money orders from Georgia 06:09.30 Body buried, not Cates. Cates faked his death, body not identified 09:58.78 Accelerant used to burn car and body  15:21.34 Person was alive when set on fire 20:12.47 Fractures caused by "post-mortem" handling 25:02.62 Injuries caused by being hit by car 30:15.08 Massive injuries, but skull fractures not mentioned in reports 35:02.88 Cates died in prison  40:05.46 Body did not have teeth 44:09.22 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 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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