Pushing Up Lillies
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Podcast
    • Episodes
    • YouTube Channel
  • Events
    • CrimeCon 2026: Las Vegas
    • Women In Podcasting Cruise
    • Beyond the Crime Convention
    • Global Webinar on Forensic Science
    • True Crime Club
    • The Bearded Monk – True Crime Panel
  • Murder Merch
  • Serial Box
  • Media Kit
    • Sponsor
  • Extras
    • Be A Guest
    • Suggest A Case
    • Contact Me
  • Julie Mattson
  • January 7, 2026January 7, 2026
  • Podcast

Roadside Horror Revisited: Joe “The Cannibal” Metheny

In this bone-chilling episode, we delve into the horrifying tale of Serial Killer, Joe Metheny. Brace yourself as we uncover the dark and disturbing story of a seemingly ordinary food vendor who harbored a deadly secret. Join us as we navigate the twisted mind of Joe Metheny, exploring the shocking details of his crimes, his methods of luring unsuspecting victims, the unimaginable horrors he committed, and the customers that unknowingly consumed human flesh from his roadside food truck.

Read more
  • Julie Mattson
  • March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
  • Podcast

Revisiting Joe ‘The Cannibal’ Metheny: A Killer’s Deadly Menu

This week on Pushing Up Lilies, we’re revisiting one of the most disturbing cases we’ve ever covered – Joe ‘The Cannibal’ Metheny. This bone-chilling episode takes a deep dive into the twisted world of a serial killer who didn’t just take lives… he served them up.

Read more
  • Julie Mattson
  • February 26, 2025February 26, 2025
  • Podcast

Connecticut ‘Cannibal Killer’ Released to Kill Again?

On today’s episode, I want to share with you stories of two different men that had an obsession with blood. One, I was personally on the scene investigating, and the other is the infamous killer Richard Chase, also known as the Vampire of Sacramento, one of the most deeply mentally ill serial killers of all time.

Read more
  • Julie Mattson
  • February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
  • Podcast

Sacramento Vampire Richard Chase Part 2

On today’s episode, I want to share with you stories of two different men that had an obsession with blood. One, I was personally on the scene investigating, and the other is the infamous killer Richard Chase, also known as the Vampire of Sacramento, one of the most deeply mentally ill serial killers of all time.

Read more
  • Julie Mattson
  • February 5, 2025February 5, 2025
  • Podcast

Sacramento Vampire Richard Chase Part 1

On today’s episode, I want to share with you stories of two different men that had an obsession with blood. One, I was personally on the scene investigating, and the other is the infamous killer Richard Chase, also known as the Vampire of Sacramento, one of the most deeply mentally ill serial killers of all time.

Read more
  • Julie Mattson
  • January 29, 2025January 29, 2025
  • Podcast

Jason Thornburg – Texas Cannibal Serial Killer

In this episode, I’m digging into the unsettling story of Faye and Raymond Copeland—the oldest couple ever sentenced to death in the United States.

Read more
  • Julie Mattson
  • July 24, 2024July 24, 2024
  • Podcast

Nathaniel Bar-Jonah: The Child Killing Cannibal

In today’s episode, we delve into the horrifying case of Nathaniel Bar-Jonah, a man whose name became synonymous with unspeakable evil. Known as the Child Killing Cannibal, Bar-Jonah’s crimes against children in the late 90s left an indelible mark of fear and revulsion.

Read more
  • Julie Mattson
  • August 9, 2023August 9, 2023
  • Podcast

Cannibals Among Us: Stories of Those Who Kill and Consume

In this unsettling episode, we delve into the chilling world of cannibals among us, exploring the shocking stories of individuals who commit the unimaginable act of killing and consuming other human beings. With a focus on understanding the motivations, psychological factors, and societal context that drive such horrific behavior, we dive deep into cases from history and the present day.

Read more
  • Julie Mattson
  • July 19, 2023July 24, 2024
  • Podcast

Joe ‘The Cannibal’ Metheny’s Roadside Food Truck

In this bone-chilling episode, we delve into the horrifying tale of Serial Killer, Joe Metheny. Brace yourself as we uncover the dark and disturbing story of a seemingly ordinary food vendor who harbored a deadly secret. Join us as we navigate the twisted mind of Joe Metheny, exploring the shocking details of his crimes, his methods of luring unsuspecting victims, the unimaginable horrors he committed, and the customers that unknowingly consumed human flesh from his roadside food truck.

Read more
  • Julie Mattson
  • March 15, 2023
  • Podcast

Delusions of Being a Vampire: Richard Chase, The Vampire of Sacramento

On today’s episode, I want to share with you stories of two different men that had an obsession with blood. One, I was personally on the scene investigating, and the other is the infamous killer Richard Chase, also known as the Vampire of Sacramento, one of the most deeply mentally ill serial killers of all time.

Read more

  • 1
  • 2

Pushing Up Lilies

Pushing Up Lilies
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.

Listen OnApple PodcastsListen OnGoogle PodcastsListen OnSpotify

Podcast Subscription Menu

  • Catalog
  • Catalog
  • Career Resource Center
  • Career Resource Center
  • Hiring Partners
  • Hiring Partners
  • Student Success
  • Student Success
  • Udacity Connect
  • Udacity Connect
  • Udacity Talks
  • Udacity Talks
  • Scholarships
  • Scholarships
Grand Haven: The Karolkiewicz Family
byJulie Mattson

When an entire family is lost, it’s easy for the headlines to focus on the person responsible. In this episode, I wanted to do something different.

I’m taking you to Grand Haven Township, Michigan, where Mandy Karolkiewicz and her six children lost their lives in one of the most heartbreaking family annihilation cases of the year. Before we talk about the investigation, I want to remember the people whose lives mattered most, the victims.

Using my experience as a forensic death investigator, I’ll walk you through how investigators process a scene involving multiple homicide victims, how forensic evidence helps determine the sequence of events, and why details like wound analysis, fire patterns, and scene reconstruction are so important.

We’ll also discuss the research surrounding family annihilation, the psychological and behavioral patterns often seen in these cases and why recognizing risk factors may help save lives in the future. While we may never fully understand why these tragedies occur, we can learn from them, support those in crisis, and continue advocating for families before violence reaches a devastating conclusion.

This episode is shared with deep respect for Mandy, her six children, and everyone whose lives were forever changed by this tragedy.

* Listener Discretion Advised

Grand Haven: The Karolkiewicz Family
Grand Haven: The Karolkiewicz Family
August 5, 2026
Julie Mattson
When Murder Ends in Suicide: A Recent Wave of American Murder-Suicides
July 29, 2026
Julie Mattson
Andrew Hummel: Discovery of Allie
July 22, 2026
Julie Mattson
The Questions Left Behind: What Happened to Allie Hummel?
July 22, 2026
Julie Mattson
Andrew Hummel: Waiting On Toxicology
July 22, 2026
Julie Mattson
The Vanished Remains: The Julie Mott Story
July 15, 2026
Julie Mattson
A Mother’s Life Stolen: The Murder of Caroline Piña Cairo
July 8, 2026
Julie Mattson
Amy Steadman and the Mechanicville Family Deaths
July 1, 2026
Julie Mattson
The Survivor Who Stopped a Serial Killer
June 24, 2026
Julie Mattson
Where It All Began: Julie’s Story – Host of Pushing Up Lilies
June 17, 2026
Julie Mattson
Search Results placeholder

Help Kick Off the Podcast With a Bang!

Please Rate + Review on Apple

Trending Topics

Cannibal Case Cases Children Crime Scene Dead Death Death Investigator Deaths Deceased Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Drugs Family Forensic Forensic Investigator Forensics Homicide Investigation Investigator Julie Mattson Killed Killer Medical Examiner Missing Mom Mother Murder Murderer Podcast podcasting Pushing Up Lilies Relationships Scene Serial Killer Sexual Assault Stabbing Stories Suicide Texas True Crime True Crime Podcast Victims Violence Wife

Episode Air Dates

August 2026
M T W T F S S
 12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31  
« Jul    

Don't Forget to Visit Our Murder Merch Store! Thanks for Tuning in!!!

Shop Here

Pushing Up Lilies is a weekly true crime podcast with spine-tingling, unusual, terrifyingly true stories with a forensic twist, hosted by Julie Mattson.

Subscribe to Podcast

  • Apple Podcast
  • Amazon Music
  • Stitcher
  • Spotify
  • iHeart Radio
  • Pandora
© Copy 2026. Pushing Up Lilies. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy
footer-logo

Pushing Up Lilies is a weekly true crime podcast with spine-tingling, unusual, terrifyingly true stories with a forensic twist, hosted by Forensic Nurse Death Investigator, Julie Mattson.

Facebook Youtube

Recent Episodes

Grand Haven: The Karolkiewicz Family

When Murder Ends in Suicide: A Recent Wave of American Murder-Suicides

The Questions Left Behind: What Happened to Allie Hummel?

The Vanished Remains: The Julie Mott Story

Subscribe to Podcast

  • Apple Podcast
  • Amazon Music
  • Spotify
  • iHeart Radio
  • Pandora
© 2026 Pushing Up Lilies. All Rights Reserved.