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  • Julie Mattson
  • September 17, 2024September 18, 2024
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Gone But Not Forgotten: The Tragic Case of Laura Wallen

Hey y’all, it’s Julie with Pushing Up Lilies. This week, we’re diving into the heartbreaking case of Laura Wallen, a 31-year-old beloved history and law teacher from Wild Lake High School in Columbia, Maryland. Laura went missing, and her family’s worst fears came true.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • September 11, 2024September 11, 2024
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Samuel Haskell IV Accused of Dismembering Wife and In-laws

Hey y’all, this week on Pushing Up Lilies, I’m diving deep into a chilling case that sounds like it’s straight out of a Hollywood horror movie.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • September 4, 2024September 4, 2024
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Unpacking Gruesome Suitcase Murders

In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’m taking a deep dive into some of the most chilling cases where victims were found locked inside suitcases—an unsettling trend that leaves us all with more questions than answers.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • August 28, 2024August 28, 2024
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Fatal Fences: Deadly Feuds Between Neighbors

Have you ever wondered how a simple disagreement between neighbors could escalate into something deadly? On this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, I’ll be diving into some chilling cases where neighborly disputes went way beyond petty arguments and ended in murder.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
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Caged in Horror: The Cassidy Rainwater Tragedy

Hey everyone, it’s Julie Mattson, and today on Pushing Up Lilies, we’re tackling one of the most shocking and heartbreaking cases in recent years—the brutal torture and murder of Missouri mother Cassidy Rainwater.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • August 14, 2024August 14, 2024
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Crossbow Tragedy in Bushey: The Hunt Family Murders

Today on Pushing Up Lilies, we’re diving into the chilling case of the Hunt family murders. On the evening of July 9th, 2024, Carol, Hannah, and Louise Hunt were brutally killed in their own home in Bushey, England. The weapon? A crossbow—an unusual and terrifying choice that only adds to the horror of this tragic event.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • August 7, 2024August 7, 2024
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Newlywed Betrayal: The Fatal Push of Cody Johnson

In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we uncover the chilling story of Montana newlywed Jordan Linn Graham, who admitted to luring her husband of only eight days, Cody Johnson, to Glacier National Park and pushing him off a cliff.

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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
  • July 10, 2024July 10, 2024
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Toxic Relationships and Tragic Endings: Two Heartbreaking Cases

In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we take a look at two very recent cases that highlight the severe consequences of toxic relationships and senseless violence. First, we’ll explore the tragic story of the missing Georgia firefighters who were found dead after trying to end a toxic relationship. The details of their disappearance and subsequent discovery reveal the dark side of relationships gone horribly wrong.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • July 3, 2024July 3, 2024
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Unraveling Boston’s Mystery: Karen Read and John O’Keefe

In this today’s episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we take a deep dive into the enigmatic case of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, hitting him with her SUV outside a house party in Canton on January 29, 2022.

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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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Ashley Flynn Case: A Life Taken, A Family Shattered
byJulie Mattson

When a murder makes national headlines, we often hear more about the person accused of committing the crime than the person whose life was taken. This week on Pushing Up Lilies, I want to change that.

I’m talking about the murder of 37-year-old Ashley Flynn, a devoted mother of two, former elementary school teacher, and volleyball coach from Tipp City, Ohio. Ashley was a woman of faith who loved her family, her community, and the children whose lives she touched. On February 16, 2026, she was fatally shot while in bed inside the home she shared with her husband and daughters.

Her husband, Caleb Flynn, a former pastor and American Idol contestant, initially told investigators that someone had broken into their home. But as investigators examined the scene, questions began to emerge about the reported forced entry, the removal of security cameras, and the physical evidence surrounding Ashley’s death.

As a forensic nurse and former death investigator, I want to take you through some of the details that stood out to me. We’ll discuss the autopsy findings, bullet trajectories, blood evidence, digital records, and how investigators reconstructed what happened inside that bedroom, even though the murder weapon was never recovered.

We’ll also look at the evidence prosecutors presented concerning Caleb’s extramarital affair, the messages that became central to their case, and the trial that resulted in his conviction.

But beyond the investigation and courtroom proceedings, I want us to remember Ashley.

She was a mother whose daughters will grow up without her, a teacher who made a difference, and a woman whose life meant so much more than the circumstances of her death.

Join me as we examine the evidence, the investigation, and the heartbreaking story of Ashley Flynn, because behind every case file is a person with a life, a family, and a story worth telling.

Ashley Flynn Case: A Life Taken, A Family Shattered
Ashley Flynn Case: A Life Taken, A Family Shattered
October 14, 2026
Julie Mattson
Christa Pike: Failed Execution Mystery
October 7, 2026
Julie Mattson
Tasia Fortune: The Hanging That Wasn’t The Cause of Death
September 30, 2026
Julie Mattson
Burger Avenue Mystery
September 23, 2026
Julie Mattson
The Death of Barrett Walsh: Psychosis, a Murder Charge, and the Lindsay Clancy Connection
September 16, 2026
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The Death of Aria Talathi: When a Drowning Scene Tells a Different Story
September 9, 2026
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The Lindsay Clancy Trial: The Case Is Now in the Jury’s Hands
September 2, 2026
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The Lindsay Clancy Trial: New Testimony, New Questions
August 26, 2026
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The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Psychosis, Premeditation, or Both?
August 19, 2026
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The Lindsay Clancy Case: Three Children, One Unthinkable Night
August 12, 2026
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