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  • Julie Mattson
  • December 3, 2025December 3, 2025
  • Podcast

The Disappearance of Ana Walshe

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
  • November 26, 2025November 26, 2025
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Anna Kepner: Vanished at Sea

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
  • 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
  • July 23, 2025July 23, 2025
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Deadly Waters: Cruise Ship Deaths

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
  • July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
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Mary Notarangelo – The Decomposed Connecticut Detective

In this episode, we’re delving into the challenging world of death investigations amidst extreme hoarding and social breakdown syndrome.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • January 1, 2025January 1, 2025
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Japan’s ‘Black Widow’ Serial Killer Chisako Kakehi 

In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m taking a trip across the globe to uncover the unsettling story of Japan’s “Black Widow,” Chisako Kakashi. This infamous serial killer has been accused of luring her victims into deadly traps—often using poison—as she pursued financial gain and control.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • December 4, 2024December 4, 2024
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Breathless: Tragic Asphyxia and Choking Deaths

In this episode, I’m diving into a heartbreaking and often misunderstood topic—deaths caused by asphyxia and choking. Whether it’s accidental, intentional, or the result of foul play, these cases are some of the most challenging and emotional to investigate.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
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Suicide and the Dark Side of the Holidays

In this episode, I’m diving into a heartbreaking case of a man who took his own life while on vacation with his family—a devastating reminder that even joyful moments can be overshadowed by personal struggles.

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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
  • June 12, 2024June 12, 2024
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Suicides and Cold Cases: Unraveling the Mystery of Boys on the Train Tracks

Hey Ya’ll! Julie Mattson here, your host and a forensic death investigator. This week on “Pushing Up Lilies,” we’re delving into the somber reality of dealing with suicides. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences and the emotional challenges faced when investigating these tragic deaths.

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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.

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The Disappearance of Ana Walshe
The Disappearance of Ana Walshe
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  • The Disappearance of Ana Walshe
    December 3, 2025
  • Anna Kepner: Vanished at Sea
    November 26, 2025
  • Teen Murderer: The Case That Shook Fairfax
    November 19, 2025
  • Eye Drops and Lies: The Richard Young Story
    November 12, 2025
  • When the Camera Stops Rolling: The Murder of Anita Avers
    November 5, 2025

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