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The Grim Business of Body Brokers: Uncovering the Horrors of Megan Hess and Shirley Koch

In today’s chilling episode, we delve into the unsettling and grotesque world of body brokers. We’ll take a close look at the horrifying case of Megan Hess and Shirley Koch, who exploited grieving families by selling body parts and giving out the wrong cremains.

Dispatches from Atlanta: Death Investigator’s Diary

Join me as I bring you a special episode of Pushing Up Lilies recorded from Atlanta, Georgia, where I’m attending a death investigators’ training. Tune in as I share my unique experiences, from encounters with a scary-looking Lyft driver to going on a call involving a body falling out of a truck.

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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.