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In last week’s episode, I explored the tragic death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf and the events that unfolded during a...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m covering the heartbreaking case of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a high school student...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m covering the heartbreaking case of Rachel Castillo, a young mother whose disappearance...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m covering the mysterious death of Spencer Irwin, a 30-year-old Fresno City College...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m covering the tragic and deeply disturbing case of Sonia Exelby, a 32-year-old...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I continue Inside the Crime That Shook a Community with Part Three, focusing...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I continue the heartbreaking case of 7-year-old Athena Strand. This is Part Two...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m covering a case that is incredibly difficult to talk about, the kidnapping...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m coming to you live from Beyond the Crime 2026 at the Isleta...
Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson, and in this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m taking you into one of the...
Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson! In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m diving into one of the most unusual...
Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson… and today we’re revisiting a case that still sits heavy on my heart. In this...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we take a look at two very recent cases that highlight the severe...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we take a look at two very recent cases that highlight the severe...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we take a look at two very recent cases that highlight the severe...
On this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we’re delving into the twisted tale of David Tronnes, a Florida man whose...
On this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we’re delving into the twisted tale of David Tronnes, a Florida man whose...
Pushing Up Lilies
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.
In last week’s episode, I explored the tragic death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf and the events that unfolded during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. This week, I’m following the case into the courtroom as we examine The State of Texas vs. Karmelo Anthony.
During this episode, I’ll walk through the key moments of the trial, the arguments presented by both the prosecution and defense, and the jury’s ultimate decision. We’ll discuss the self-defense claim raised by the defense, the testimony presented during the proceedings, and the factors that may have influenced the outcome. I’ll also review the sentencing phase and the emotional victim impact statements delivered by Austin’s family.
As always, my goal is not to sensationalize tragedy, but to help listeners better understand the investigative and legal processes that follow a violent death. Cases like this often generate strong opinions and intense public discussion, but inside the courtroom, decisions must be based on evidence, testimony, and the law.
Join me as we take a closer look at one of the most closely watched criminal trials in recent Texas history and examine the legal journey from a fatal encounter to a murder conviction.
