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  • Julie Mattson
  • April 2, 2025April 2, 2025
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Incarcerated Killers: When Conjugal Visits Turn Deadly

In this episode, I’m digging into the unsettling story of Faye and Raymond Copeland—the oldest couple ever sentenced to death in the United States.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
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Revisiting Joe ‘The Cannibal’ Metheny: A Killer’s Deadly Menu

This week on Pushing Up Lilies, we’re revisiting one of the most disturbing cases we’ve ever covered – Joe ‘The Cannibal’ Metheny. This bone-chilling episode takes a deep dive into the twisted world of a serial killer who didn’t just take lives… he served them up.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • July 17, 2024July 17, 2024
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From Bullying to Tragedy: The Heartbreaking Case of Aubreigh Wyatt

In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we take a look at two very recent cases that highlight the severe consequences of toxic relationships and senseless violence. First, we’ll explore the tragic story of the missing Georgia firefighters who were found dead after trying to end a toxic relationship. The details of their disappearance and subsequent discovery reveal the dark side of relationships gone horribly wrong.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • July 10, 2024July 10, 2024
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Toxic Relationships and Tragic Endings: Two Heartbreaking Cases

In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we take a look at two very recent cases that highlight the severe consequences of toxic relationships and senseless violence. First, we’ll explore the tragic story of the missing Georgia firefighters who were found dead after trying to end a toxic relationship. The details of their disappearance and subsequent discovery reveal the dark side of relationships gone horribly wrong.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • July 3, 2024July 3, 2024
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Unraveling Boston’s Mystery: Karen Read and John O’Keefe

In this today’s episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we take a deep dive into the enigmatic case of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, hitting him with her SUV outside a house party in Canton on January 29, 2022.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • June 26, 2024June 26, 2024
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The Afterlife of Bodies: Exploring Post-Mortem Choices

On this special episode, I am sharing with you the many diverse and fascinating ways we handle the remains of the deceased. From traditional burials and cremations to more unconventional methods like sea burials and donating bodies to the FBI Body Farm, I will guide you through the options and the reasoning behind each choice.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • June 19, 2024June 19, 2024
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The Very Suspicious Death of Noah Presgrove

In this gripping episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we delve into the very suspicious death of Noah Presgrove. As a forensic death investigator, I’ll guide you through the perplexing details surrounding Noah’s untimely demise, examining the evidence, uncovering the inconsistencies, and questioning the narratives presented.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • June 12, 2024June 12, 2024
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Suicides and Cold Cases: Unraveling the Mystery of Boys on the Train Tracks

Hey Ya’ll! Julie Mattson here, your host and a forensic death investigator. This week on “Pushing Up Lilies,” we’re delving into the somber reality of dealing with suicides. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences and the emotional challenges faced when investigating these tragic deaths.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • June 5, 2024June 5, 2024
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Accidental Poisonings and Health Maintenance

In this eye-opening episode of Pushing Up Lilies, as a forensic death investigator, I delve into the often-overlooked risks lurking in our homes. We’ll explore real cases of accidental deaths caused by common household poisons, shedding light on the hidden dangers that can turn everyday items into lethal weapons. From cleaning products to expired foods, you’ll learn how easily these substances can become deadly.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • May 29, 2024May 29, 2024
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Twisters and Toxins: Tornadoes, Poisons, and Date Rape Drugs

In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we start with the recent devastating tornado in Texas, discussing its aftermath and the challenges it brings to death investigators. Then we will uncover the chilling reality of date rape drugs, exploring how they incapacitate victims and the forensic methods used to detect them.

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Dissect the science behind some of the most spine-tingling, unusual and terrifyingly true crime stories with Julie Mattson, a seasoned Forensic Nurse Death Investigator in this gripping weekly podcast.

Julie’s unique approach to investigations is informed by her background in nursing, which allows her to provide an in-depth analysis of the medical intricacies and physiological aspects of each case.

With her compassionate storytelling and unwavering dedication to uncovering the truth, Julie takes you on a thrilling journey into the world of forensic science, shining a light on the intersection of medicine, justice and criminal investigation.

In “Pushing Up Lilies,” Julie’s expert medical analysis will captivate your imagination and challenge your understanding of the human body’s role in solving the most complex and enigmatic criminal case.

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Ashley Flynn Case: A Life Taken, A Family Shattered
byJulie Mattson

When a murder makes national headlines, we often hear more about the person accused of committing the crime than the person whose life was taken. This week on Pushing Up Lilies, I want to change that.

I’m talking about the murder of 37-year-old Ashley Flynn, a devoted mother of two, former elementary school teacher, and volleyball coach from Tipp City, Ohio. Ashley was a woman of faith who loved her family, her community, and the children whose lives she touched. On February 16, 2026, she was fatally shot while in bed inside the home she shared with her husband and daughters.

Her husband, Caleb Flynn, a former pastor and American Idol contestant, initially told investigators that someone had broken into their home. But as investigators examined the scene, questions began to emerge about the reported forced entry, the removal of security cameras, and the physical evidence surrounding Ashley’s death.

As a forensic nurse and former death investigator, I want to take you through some of the details that stood out to me. We’ll discuss the autopsy findings, bullet trajectories, blood evidence, digital records, and how investigators reconstructed what happened inside that bedroom, even though the murder weapon was never recovered.

We’ll also look at the evidence prosecutors presented concerning Caleb’s extramarital affair, the messages that became central to their case, and the trial that resulted in his conviction.

But beyond the investigation and courtroom proceedings, I want us to remember Ashley.

She was a mother whose daughters will grow up without her, a teacher who made a difference, and a woman whose life meant so much more than the circumstances of her death.

Join me as we examine the evidence, the investigation, and the heartbreaking story of Ashley Flynn, because behind every case file is a person with a life, a family, and a story worth telling.

Ashley Flynn Case: A Life Taken, A Family Shattered
Ashley Flynn Case: A Life Taken, A Family Shattered
October 14, 2026
Julie Mattson
Christa Pike: Failed Execution Mystery
October 7, 2026
Julie Mattson
Tasia Fortune: The Hanging That Wasn’t The Cause of Death
September 30, 2026
Julie Mattson
Burger Avenue Mystery
September 23, 2026
Julie Mattson
The Death of Barrett Walsh: Psychosis, a Murder Charge, and the Lindsay Clancy Connection
September 16, 2026
Julie Mattson
The Death of Aria Talathi: When a Drowning Scene Tells a Different Story
September 9, 2026
Julie Mattson
The Lindsay Clancy Trial: The Case Is Now in the Jury’s Hands
September 2, 2026
Julie Mattson
The Lindsay Clancy Trial: New Testimony, New Questions
August 26, 2026
Julie Mattson
The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Psychosis, Premeditation, or Both?
August 19, 2026
Julie Mattson
The Lindsay Clancy Case: Three Children, One Unthinkable Night
August 12, 2026
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