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2026 Pushing Up Lilies Murder Mystery Dinner

You’re invited to the 2026 Pushing Up Lilies Murder Mystery Dinner. Join us on October 10 at Studio 141 in Krum for an evening of mystery, purpose, and community impact. Cocktail hour and meet and greet begin at 5 PM. The show starts at 6 PM, with a meal catered by Our Blended Table. We are honored to welcome Jan Bynum, mother of Kelli Ann Cox, as our featured speaker. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals who want to support this meaningful event. Attend. Make an impact. Buy tickets online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pushing-up-lilies-murder-mystery-dinner-tickets-1997661801223 — at Studio 141.

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Denton Day of the Dead 2026

This year, Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival will be bigger and better than ever! Join me at my booth on October 24, 2026, and enjoy a whole weekend of community, candy, and celebration. This multicultural, family-friendly event is located in downtown Denton, Texas with Friday events, our normal full day on Saturday, and more Cirque Du Horror on Sunday! Denton’s at Day of the Dead festival is a staple of the community, bringing a culturally inclusive and family-focused event to our historic city. From humble beginnings in 2009 with the inaugural performances of Cirque du Horror to the first festival in 2011, we’ve grown to include E. Hickory and E. Oak Streets as well. Now, festival-goers enjoy great local food & drink, arts & crafts, live music and folk dancing, along with our signature events! Incorporating elements from Día de Muertos, Halloween, and other Fall traditions, Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival embraces the richness of our community fabric like nothing else.

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The Bearded Monk – True Crime Panel

Join us for Denton READiculous Book Palooza – a city-wide book/reading/crafting extravaganza! Each venue will be a different genre with authors, author readings, vendors, and more! Each spot will have a cocktail or menu item that a percentage will go back to the 2026 beneficiaries. Be sure to ask! * All events are subject to change, please check back for any updates or changes. * Some subjects of books are meant for adults – please supervise your children while attending events not specified for all-ages. The Bearded Monk – True Crime Panel: 2pmModerator: Lacee HetmerPanelists: Lori Nelson, Patrica Springer, Julie Mattson, Claire St. Amant Author Readings:5:00pm – Claire St. Amant Vendors:Claire St. AmantPatricia SpringPushing Up Lilies – PodcastDenton County: Unsolved – Podcast

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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.

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The Death of Aria Talathi: When a Drowning Scene Tells a Different Story
byJulie Mattson

Sometimes a death scene seems to tell you exactly what happened. A child is found submerged in a swimming pool, and the immediate assumption is drowning.

But as a death investigator, I’ve learned that where someone is found doesn’t necessarily tell us where, or how, they died.

In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m taking you through the case of four-year-old Aria Talathi, who was found in the deep end of a swimming pool at a short-term rental in Florida while traveling with her mother, Dr. Neha Gupta. What initially appeared to be a devastating childhood drowning became something very different when investigators began looking more closely at the physical evidence.

According to the arrest affidavit discussed in this episode, investigators said Aria’s lungs and stomach were considered dry, while the examination also documented cuts inside her mouth and bruising along the insides of her cheeks. Authorities alleged those injuries raised the possibility that she had been smothered and was already dead before being placed in the pool.

I’ll take you behind the scenes of how I would approach a death investigation like this, including what I would photograph, what questions I would ask, how I would build the timeline, and why something as simple as a door latch, an undisturbed bed, a phone record, or the contents of a stomach can become important.

And there’s something I don’t want us to lose in all of the forensic details: Aria was four years old. Before her name appeared in an arrest affidavit or became part of a murder case, she was a little girl who went to the beach, rode jet skis, and traveled with her mother. Her life deserves to remain at the center of this story.

I also begin this episode with a brief update on the Lindsay Clancy case following the September 4 mistrial and what may happen next.

Content Note: This episode discusses the death of a child, possible smothering/asphyxiation, drowning, and alleged homicide.

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

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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.

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The Death of Aria Talathi: When a Drowning Scene Tells a Different Story

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The Lindsay Clancy Trial: New Testimony, New Questions

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