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On this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we’re delving into the twisted tale of David Tronnes, a Florida man whose...
In this episode, I’m diving into a case that stayed cold for 24 long years—until a chilling deathbed confession finally...
In this episode, I’m diving into a heartbreaking case of a man who took his own life while on vacation...
This week on Pushing Up Lilies, we’re diving into a shocking and deeply disturbing crime case out of Kentucky. Torilena...
In this episode, we’re diving into the disturbing and heartbreaking case of Sarah Harris, a young woman whose life was...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we’re diving into the tragic and shocking case of Kendy Howard. Kendy was...
This week, we’re covering a case that shook the small town of Henryetta, Oklahoma, and sent shockwaves across the country....
Hey y’all, it’s Julie with Pushing Up Lilies. This week, we’re diving into the heartbreaking case of Laura Wallen, a...
Hey y'all, this week on Pushing Up Lilies, I’m diving deep into a chilling case that sounds like it’s straight...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m taking a deep dive into some of the most chilling cases where...
Have you ever wondered how a simple disagreement between neighbors could escalate into something deadly? On this episode of Pushing...
Hey everyone, it's Julie Mattson, and today on Pushing Up Lilies, we're tackling one of the most shocking and heartbreaking...
Today on Pushing Up Lilies, we're diving into the chilling case of the Hunt family murders. On the evening of...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we uncover the chilling story of Montana newlywed Jordan Linn Graham, who admitted...
In today’s chilling episode, we delve into the unsettling and grotesque world of body brokers. We'll take a close look...
In today's episode, we delve into the horrifying case of Nathaniel Bar-Jonah, a man whose name became synonymous with unspeakable...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we take a look at two very recent cases that highlight the severe...
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.
