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In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we take a look at two very recent cases that highlight the severe...
In this today's episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we take a deep dive into the enigmatic case of Karen Read,...
On this special episode, I am sharing with you the many diverse and fascinating ways we handle the remains of...
In this gripping episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we delve into the very suspicious death of Noah Presgrove. As a...
Hey Ya'll! Julie Mattson here, your host and a forensic death investigator. This week on "Pushing Up Lilies," we're delving...
In this eye-opening episode of Pushing Up Lilies, as a forensic death investigator, I delve into the often-overlooked risks lurking...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we start with the recent devastating tornado in Texas, discussing its aftermath and...
In this gripping episode of Pushing Up Lilies, join me, Julie Mattson, as we dive into the chilling world of...
In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I delve into the chilling world of slow poisoning deaths carried out by...
Join me as we uncover chilling cases where individuals have been fatally poisoned by this seemingly innocuous substance. We'll delve...
Join me as we delve into the haunting case of Amanda Wienckowski, whose tragic death in 2008 in New York...
Join me as I bring you a special episode of Pushing Up Lilies recorded from Atlanta, Georgia, where I'm attending...
In this episode, we're delving into the challenging world of death investigations amidst extreme hoarding and social breakdown syndrome.
On today's episode, I take you into a gripping sequel to "Lurking in Luggage," where we continue our exploration into...
On today's episode, we delve into the chilling world of crimes where victims meet their tragic end inside suitcases. Join...
In this episode, we're diving deep into the often challenging aspects of my profession as a Death Investigator. Join me...
Join me as we unravel the sinister web woven by polygamist preacher Sean Goff, who shocked the world when he...
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.
