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In this bone-chilling episode, we delve into the horrifying tale of Serial Killer, Joe Metheny. Brace yourself as we uncover...
In this chilling episode of our true crime podcast, we dive into the unsettling world of asphyxiation-related deaths from the...
On today's episode, we explore the shocking world of incidents and fatalities resulting from fireworks during the Independence Day celebrations....
In this episode, we investigate the scary reality of heat stroke in the sweltering state of Texas. As someone who...
On today's episode, we explore the astonishing stories of individuals who were mistakenly presumed dead, only to awaken during their...
In this episode, we take a look at the tragic true crime story that rocked a community and shattered the...
In this gripping episode, we delve into a heart-wrenching case that shocked Australia and sparked intense debates within the criminal...
In this chilling episode, we delve into the shocking stories of individuals whose lives were forever altered by the horrifying...
In today's episode, we delve into a chilling and distressing phenomenon sweeping the globe—the alarming increase in chemical suicides. Chemical...
In today's episode, we delve into the haunting cases of individuals who met their untimely demise in the privacy of...
On today's episode, we explore the heartbreaking story of the Hart family murder-suicide. On March 26th, 2018, the family's SUV...
On today's episode, we will explore the psychology behind the relationships and examine the motivations of individuals who write to...
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the physical and neurological signs of head trauma and the ways...
Join me as we unravel the mysteries of the human mind and seek to understand the complex interplay of factors...
In this gripping episode, I delve into the disturbing connection between head trauma and homicide, specifically examining the cases of...
Last week I was at advanced homicide investigation training, one of the speakers at the event worked as an investigator...
This week I want to talk about Stephen Smith's death. Stephen Smith, he was the young man, 19 years old,...
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 this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m examining the disturbing case of Shawn Michael Grate, a serial killer whose crimes spanned a decade across northern Ohio and left multiple families forever changed.
What makes this case especially unsettling is not only the length of time the murders continued, but how many opportunities there may have been to stop the violence sooner. As investigators pieced together the evidence, a clearer picture emerged of a predator who targeted vulnerable women, leaving behind unanswered questions and unimaginable heartbreak.
As a forensic death investigator, I walk through the timeline of the investigation, the evidence that ultimately connected the cases, and the forensic and investigative techniques that helped bring long-awaited answers to the victims’ families. We’ll also discuss how missing persons investigations, crime scene evidence, and victim identification play critical roles in solving complex serial homicide cases.
But as with every case I cover, I want to keep the focus where it belongs.
On the victims.
Each woman had a life, a story, and people who loved her. Behind every headline was someone whose future was stolen far too soon. Their lives deserve to be remembered with dignity, not simply as part of a criminal’s history.
This episode explores the realities of serial homicide investigations while honoring the individuals whose stories might otherwise be overshadowed by the person responsible.
This episode contains discussion of homicide, sexual violence, and serial murder. Listener discretion is advised.
