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  • June 18, 2025June 18, 2025
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Travis Decker: A Father’s Unthinkable Crime

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.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • December 11, 2024December 11, 2024
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The Walls Have Eyes: The Chilling Case of Daniel LaPlante

This week, I’m taking you into one of the most unsettling cases I’ve ever researched—the story of Daniel LaPlante. Known for his bizarre and terrifying behavior, LaPlante lurked in the walls of a family’s home before brutally murdering a pregnant woman and her children.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • November 27, 2024November 27, 2024
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Susan Smith: A Mother’s Betrayal

This week, we’re revisiting one of the most shocking and heartbreaking cases in true crime history—the story of Susan Smith, the mother who drove her car into a lake in 1994, drowning her two young sons. It’s a case that stunned the nation, and now, nearly 30 years later, Susan was up for parole.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • July 24, 2024July 24, 2024
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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.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • February 21, 2024February 21, 2024
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Innocence Lost: A Forensic Dive into Child Deaths

Join me through the somber landscapes of true crime, on this episode of Pushing Up Lilies. In a heart-wrenching exploration, we delve into the tragic stories of young lives lost, shining a forensic light on the unsettling realities surrounding child deaths.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • January 17, 2024January 24, 2024
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When Sibling Rivalry Turns Deadly

Come with me on a harrowing exploration into the depths of familial bonds gone awry in this episode of Pushing Up Lilies. We’re unraveling the dark tales of brothers and sisters whose jealousy and other sinister motives twisted the ties that should bind.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • December 13, 2023December 14, 2023
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When Serial Killers Are Set Free

On today’s episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I delve into a bone-chilling exploration of a disturbing phenomenon in this episode: serial killers from around the world released from prison for good behavior.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • November 29, 2023January 3, 2024
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The Dark Legacy of Child Killer Mary Bell

On today’s episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I delve into a chilling chapter of true crime history: the disturbing case of Mary Bell from 1968. At the tender age of 10, Mary shocked Newcastle, England, when she committed unthinkable acts of violence against two innocent children.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • October 11, 2023October 11, 2023
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Mothers Who Drown Their Children

On this episode, we delve into the haunting and deeply disturbing phenomenon of maternal filicide, where mothers, like Andrea Yates and Susan Smith, commit the unimaginable act of drowning their own children.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • June 14, 2023June 14, 2023
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Unveiling Tragedy: The Murder of 14 Year Old Kaytlynn Cargill

In this episode, we take a look at the tragic true crime story that rocked a community and shattered the lives of those involved. Join us as we uncover the harrowing tale of 14-year-old Kaytlynn Cargill, whose life was cut short in a horrific act of violence. Set in Texas in 2017, we explore the details surrounding her untimely death at the hands of Jordin Roache, a mere 16-year-old at the time.

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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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