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  • July 30, 2025July 30, 2025
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Fan Favorite Replay: How to Avoid an Autopsy

Today I want to talk to you about one of the questions that I get asked a lot being a death investigator. And that is, how to avoid an autopsy. There are many reasons why people do not want an autopsy, reasons range from religious beliefs to not wanting the body, as they call it, mutilated.

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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
  • May 22, 2024May 22, 2024
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Bitter Almonds: Deaths By Cyanide Poisoning

In this gripping episode of Pushing Up Lilies, join me, Julie Mattson, as we dive into the chilling world of cyanide poisoning. Known for its bitter almond smell, cyanide is one of the most deadly and fast-acting poisons. I’ll share haunting real-life cases where this lethal substance was used to end lives, exploring the science behind how it works and why it’s so deadly.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • August 16, 2023August 16, 2023
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Exploring the Maui Blaze and a Reign of Terrifying Infernos

In this riveting episode, we delve deep into the heart of the Maui Fire and a series of spine-chilling blazes that have engulfed homes, RVs, and lives.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • March 22, 2023March 22, 2023
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Hidden Graves: True Stories of Victims Buried Under Homes

Over the years, I’ve always said that the perfect way to hide a body would be to bury it under a house that was under construction. I guess I always said that because years ago when I first started as a death investigator, we had a case like that in the Houston area. Listen in today as I share about that case and a few more that involved victims being buried under homes and in basements.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • August 28, 2022September 7, 2022
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How to Avoid an Autopsy

Today I want to talk to you about one of the questions that I get asked a lot being a death investigator. And that is, how to avoid an autopsy. There are many reasons why people do not want an autopsy, reasons range from religious beliefs to not wanting the body, as they call it, mutilated.

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Pushing Up Lilies

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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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