Stay ConnectedJoin 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.
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When officers are dispatched to check on a call of a man walking around a condo complex in his underwear, mumbling to himself and incoherent, they have no idea of the horror that awaits. Matthew Lewinski is taken from the condo complex and admitted to Henry Ford Hospital Intensive Care Unit. Lewinski's sister, Debra Federico, is notified by the condominium complex that lights were left 'on' inside the condo when Lewinski was taken away. Federico shows up to turn out the lights and lock the doors, but is hit with a strong smell of decay. Residents have been complaining for months about the smell but couldn't find the source of the odor. Debra Federico's husband, son and a family friend go inside the condo to turn out the lights and find the decaying remains of Matthew Lewinski's girlfriend, Courtney 'Jerri' Winters. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack detail the sickening story of murder, mayhem and mutilation. Professor Morgan explains how the forensic evidence will tell the truth of what happened, and how Matthew Lewinski was able to live for 7 months with his dead and decaying girlfriend just feet away from where he lays his head to sleep.
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On January 8, 1994, a person walking a wooded area off of State Highway 225 in Baldwin County, Alabama, spotted skeletal remains with items scattered about the scene: A trucker hat that said America By Birth, Texan by Grace Of God, a western shirt, an inhaler, a digital watch, dark pair of prescription, bifocal glasses, a mechanical pen and pencil set, as well as a torch tip. Investigation revealed the person was a victim of a homicide and detectives believe the murder happened in 1988 or 1989, but detectives were unable to identify the victim. The investigation stalled and the case went cold. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take on the case of "Baldwin County John Doe" a case that was cold for decades, but not forgotten. Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences working with local law enforcement Submit Forensic evidence to OTHRAM, and after 30 years, "Baldwin County John Doe" has a name, and his family has some peace.
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Out of prison for exactly one month, Christopher Ebanks is accused of killing a friend, Billy Joe Carrethers, with some type of odd stabbing weapon, then forcing Carrethers girlfriend, Selena Blanco, to clean up the mess. The victim was then placed in a bathtub, wrapped up in carpet and air mattress, bound with an extension cord and put into a closet. But not before Ebanks allegedly cut off the victims' head and hands and placed them in a suitcase and carried out of the apartment. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the case and additional details that help explain some of the charges Ebanks now faces with his bond set at $1 million! As this is an ongoing case, updates will follow.
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July 12, 1980, Everett, Washington: Married, mother of two, Susan Vesey, was found dead in her home the morning after her 21st birthday. Her children were home while she was tied up, beaten, sexually assaulted and strangled. Many possible suspects, including her husband and brother-in-law, were interviewed, but no arrest was made, and the case went cold. June 2, 1984, Everett, Washington: Passerby calls 911 from a pay phone to report a fire in a small apartment building. Firefighters rush in to put out the fire and find Judy Weaver, tied up with a phone cord, strangled, brutalized and dead. The investigation stalls and goes cold. In the Weaver evidence file - a piece of carpeting from the apartment and a cigarette butt from the potential suspect. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dig into the files of Susan Vesey and Judy Weaver and explain how those murders were directly tied to a sexual assault in 1979 of a woman who was able to escape the monster and the sexual assault of two sisters in 1984, that landed the suspect in prison, his DNA in CODIS, and creative undercover investigators using the "chewing gum trick" to solve two cold case homicides.
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On February 22, 2003, the body of 57-year-old Jeanette Wilton was discovered near her home in the Flint River, close to a train trestle. Joseph Scott Morgan takes an in-depth look at the autopsy that showed the mother of three and grandmother to seven, had been sexually assaulted before she died of strangulation and multiple stab wounds to her neck. She also suffered blunt force trauma to her head and face along with contusions and postmortem abrasions. Dave Mack looks at the investigation where no murder weapon was found, no suspects identified, no arrest made, and the case went cold quickly. Two decades would pass before the case was brought in from the cold, and with the help of the Western Michigan University Cold Case Program, the Michigan State Police Cold Case Team was able to examine the evidence and find forensic evidence that could be sent to Othram in the Woodlands, Texas, leading to the identification of a suspect and an arrest.
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When Katherine Torbick failed to show up for work and friends could not get her to reply to calls and texts, police were called to do a "well-being" check. Officers were made aware of a recent domestic violence incident at the home involving Katherine and Kevin Motykie. Katherine ended her relationship with Motykie and he had a pending arrest warrant for aggravated domestic battery involving Katherine at the time police arrive at the home. Police forced entry into the residence and found Katherine Torbick, dead, with multiple signs of trauma. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take an in-depth look at the crime scene as well as a digital recording found in Kevin Motykie's pocket, a recording that captures the entire 7-hour assault from beginning with Motykie putting handcuffs on Torbick all the way to Katherine's final breath.
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Noel Rodriguez Alvarez was last seen in October 2022. Nobody reported him missing. Family members got concerned after his mother, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh made comments about Noel being possessed and a possible danger to her newborn twins. Police were asked to do a welfare check on March 10, 2023. Within 12 days Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, her husband, and six children ages 5 months to 11 years were on their way to India. Noel was not with them. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the case of Noel Rodriguez Alvarez, 6-years-old when he vanished. Three years later, we have the answers.
Host Joseph Scott Morgan
Co-Host Dave Mack
Transcribe Highlights
00:00.07 Introduction - Tax refund
02:00.66 Boy missing several years
05:19.42 Noel is special needs
10:03.19 Police welfare check
14:57.34 Being hungry
20:05.53 Arshdeep Singh deposits stolen money
25:01.46 When did Noel fall through the cracks
30:00.86 Dogs smelling decay
35:15.25 The cement will be taken away
38:24.89 Conclusion
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Danny Calahane was at home with his young daughter when two men showed up with screwdrivers aiming to do Danny harm. Danny fought back against the intruders, chasing them from his home while protecting his daughter. The intruders came back, this time with sulfuric acid, attacking Danny and covering his body in the acid. As the two men fled the scene, police and paramedics were called. Danny Calahane was suffering from a pain that cannot be easily explained. Transporting the injured man to the hospital Danny was given morphine, enough to give him some relief, and in those brief moments Danny described his attackers. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack breakdown the story behind the headline. What was the attack all about? Who was behind the attack? What kind of injuries did Danny Calahane suffer? How is it possible that Danny lived for 10 weeks in the hospital with around the clock care and still died from the injuries he suffered in the acid attack. And WHY was Danny's Ex-Wife found Guilty of his MURDER!
Host Joseph Scott Morgan
Co-Host Dave Mack
Transcribe Highlights
00:00.04 Introduction - 5 years of Body Bags
04:03.66 Acid Attack - sulfuric acid
09:45.95 Used as a corrosive
14:53.17 Danny, ex-wife Paris, and "Frost"
20:18.91 After attack, Danny was verbal
24:27.70 Different than treating knife wound
30:14.40 Don't know how acid transported
35:10.04 Third degree burns
40:15.03 Ex-wife wanted money, jealous of Danny's life
41:31.65 Conclusion
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The headlines scream "87-year-old Serial Killer, Paroled Twice, Convicted of Murdering and Dismembering 3rd Victim." Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack look back at the life and crimes of Harvey Marcelin. Marcelin was sentenced to "life" in prison in 1963. Paroled in 1984, he killed again and was sent back to prison in 1985. Paroled again in 2019.....Marcelin kills again. In 2022 Marcelin was captured on surveillance video Shopping in a 99-cent store in Jamaica, Queens, with his latest victim's dismembered leg in his electric wheelchair/scooter.
Host Joseph Scott Morgan
Co-Host Dave Mack
Transcribe Highlights
00:00.58 Introduction - Deception
01:01.18 87-year-old Serial Killer
02:47.77 Serial Killer standard is Three or more
06:22.92 Focus on Female victims
10:44.66 Marcelin went shopping with severed leg
15:15.20 Body found in multiple places
20:03.21 Marcelin kills in 1963
25:06.17 Marcelin in prison 1963-1984, part of the Attica Prison Riot
30:11.06 Marcelin picks weakest victim
35:14.68 Taking photos of body from overhead
40:40.89 Marcelin tells judge 2019, "I will never re-offend"
43:21.75 Conclusion
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The Alex Murdaugh Murder convictions have been overturned due to misconduct by the Clerk of Court. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss what the ruling means - Murdaugh might be tried again for the murder of his Wife Maggie and Son, Paul. Alex Murdaugh is NOT getting out of prison. Murdaugh is serving combined Federal and State sentences of 67 years for numerous financial crimes. Murdaugh was convicted for stealing millions of dollars from clients as well as other financial crimes. Professor Morgan breaks down the murders of Paul and Maggie, explaining how Paul's brain ended up outside of his head on the ground, and how Maggie was executed with a shot to the head.
Joseph Scott Morgan - Host
Dave Mack - Co-Host
Transcribe Highlights
00:00.82 Introduction - Overturning Murdaugh
02:40.25 Clerk of Court
05:50.81 Verdict overturned
10:06.68 The target was Paul
15:33.34 Alex Murdaugh is not getting out of prison
20:15.09 Murdaugh case very complex
25:02.84 Digital evidence
29:52.37 Injuries to Paul
35:12.64 What happened to the long arms
39:23.17 Conclusion
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