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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. 2D AGO

    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

  3. 3D AGO

    Epstein Files: Murder or Suicide? Bodies Buried At Epstein Zorro Ranch?

    More information has been dropped on the Jeffrey Epstein files and two things are taking center stage: 1. The autopsy and 2. New Mexico Ranch. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the autopsy and the ranch in New Mexico. Professor Morgan explains what happens when an autopsy is being observed by another professional such as Dr Michael Baden and what the "facts" determined during the autopsy mean regarding homicide or suicide.              Transcribe Highlights00:00.00 Introduction Epstein 03:07.94 More info keeps dropping 07:12.66 New focus on New Mexico ranch 12:20.59 Epstein worth $577 million 17:15.13 Michael Baden an observer at Epstein autopsy 22:55.99 Baden would have been taking notes 28:04.65 Epstein death more consistent with homicide 34:24.21 The furrow is very high on the neck 39:31.13 Impact injury below shoulder 43:49.58 After Autopsy it was agreed more info was needed 48:02.68 Conclusion   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min

  4. FEB 12

    911 Call: Man Burning Alive! Partner Flees Scene Before Help Arrives, Copper Theft Arc Flash!

    On July 17, at 5:13 a.m., Molly Hubbard called 911 to report a man on fire in the street. During the 911 call, a man can be heard in the background moaning while Hubbard shouts at him to "drop and roll." Then, the line disconnected. Police and EMS arrive on the scene and find Ryan Crawford suffering from severe burns to his face, arms, legs, and backside. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack examine the story told to 911. and the story told by the forensics to explain why Molly Hubbard was arrested and charged with murder. Transcribe Highlights00:05.21 Introduction - Wichita 04:02.49 Death in the middle of a theft 09:05.35 May have given Crawford something to calm him down 14:42.20 Molly Hubbard left scene 20:03.02 Death with fire is complex 25:16.54 Electrocution victim, one small point of entry 30:26.37 Story lacks credibility 35:34.81 Degree of burns 40:21.14 Burn victims body swell, requires splitting 45:14.94 Molly Hubbard sold scrap metal while cohort in hospital 47:02.26 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  5. FEB 11

    Murdering Mom Serves Poison Wine at Thanksgiving Dinner: 1 Daughter DEAD, 2 Wounded

    Leela Livis, 32, dies after having Thanksgiving dinner with her mom. Her sister, Mia Lacey, and Mia's boyfriend, Richard Pegg, hospitalized but survive. It wasn't bad turkey, it was Bad Mom. Gudrun Linda Jean Casper-Leinenkugel, 52, charged with first degree murder in the death of daughter Leela, and two counts of attempted murder of Mia and Richard. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss how the matriarch of the family conducted internet searches for "what happens if I accidentally ingest acetronile?" and "does wine turn into cyanide?" Joe Scott explains how the poison investigation also caused the 2007 death of Michael Schmidt to be re-examined, turns out Schmidt might not have died in a house fire, it looks like he was poisoned by "Bad Mom" as well.          Transcribe Highlights 00:00.28 Introduction Thanksgiving 04:51.38 Murder and attempted murder at Thanksgiving 09:58.33 Cyanide poisoning 14:52.42 Industrial solvent, turns to cyanide when ingested 20:09.64 Poisoning everyone in the house 25:16.95 Tox screen  30:00.16 Was one person the target?  35:17.36 Killing your own child 40:31.69 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  6. FEB 10

    COLD CASE SOLVED! 1964 Murder of Mary Simpson, 12: Killer Named After 60 Years!

    Mary Theresa Simpson, 12, vanished when she was walking home from a relative's home in March 1964, in Elmira, New York.  Her beaten and abused body was found four days later, in a wooded area in Southport.  Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack go back in time to discover what happened to Mary Simpson and why police could not find a suspect to arrest, and charge with the rape and murder of a little girl. They also discuss how, after 60 years, the case was broken wide open due to great police work in 1964. Coupled with exceptional science work by Othram, a suspect has been named after 60 years of questions. Another cold case thawed by www.dnasolves.com. Transcribe Highlights00:03.38 Introduction 01:03.48 Cold Cases - Time Marches On  04:51.96 March 19, 1964 Mary Simpson, 12, vanishes 10:27.83 Suspect jammed twigs, grass, dirt into Mary;s mouth 15:06.68 Area has not changed much since 1964 20:18.94 Targeting of individuals 25:06.14 Subject would have known where they were going 30:06.65 Othram can begin a case with $7,500 36:17.78 Teaching students to triangulate a scene 41:28.48 Conclusion        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  7. FEB 5

    Teen's Savage Hammer Attack Leaves Mom Dead; Face and Head - Deformed.

    11-year-old Jordan Weems writes a note to his mom; "Dear mom, I love you because you are smart, kind and very loving. That's what I love about you." Five years after writing that note to his adoptive mother, Spring Weems, Jordan Weems allegedly beats her to death with a hammer, puts her body in a trash dumpster and rolls it to the curb. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack go behind the headlines to take a look at the crime scene, the kitchen of a home in a suburb of Oklahoma City to try and understand how a 16-year-old boy, would be charged as an adult for the murder of his adoptive mother.            Transcribe Highlights 00:01.43 Introduction   00:24.64 Joe Scott, not a Handyman 04:28.06 Jordan Weems, 16, charged with killing adoptive mother 08:05.40 Parenting and discipline 13:09.27 Ripping of skin 18:10.56 Weapon of opportunity 23:30.58 Body of Spring Weems in trashcan 29:06.62 Victim beaten while on ground 34:34.95 Blood would have been everywhere 39:02.52 Blood in hair, like a mop 43:29.34 Conclusion     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  8. FEB 4

    Killer 'Shark Tank' Contestant Allegedly Murders Teen Daughter of Ex: Revenge!

    On April 3, 2025, two girls ate chocolate-covered raspberries. Four days later, Ines de Bedout, 14, and Emilia Forero, 13, pass away. They were reportedly poisoned with thallium, injected into the raspberries. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack find the bottom of the truth barrel and share how an entrepreneur contestant on "Shark Tank" wins the grand prize, and loses her boyfriend. She also allegedly kills his daughter, travels the world while on Interpol's Most Wanted list, only to jump in the Thames after arriving in Great Britain. Transcribe Highlights00:01.91 Introduction - The Thames 02:33.39 Poison deaths  06:28.24 Woman flees to Great Britain, jumps in Thames 12:14.90 Suspect accused of Poison child of former boyfriend 17:46.65 Substances that are now illegal 23:32.66 What would symptoms look like? 28:36.25 2 girls dead, one girl with "life changing injuries" 34:05.06 Lithium batteries and thallium 39:13.40 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 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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