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  • August 20, 2025August 20, 2025
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Survivor: The Mary Vincent Case

In this episode, we’re diving into the disturbing and heartbreaking case of Sarah Harris, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short by the actions of her much older boyfriend, oral surgeon James Ryan.

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  • Julie Mattson
  • August 13, 2025August 13, 2025
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Two Deaths-One Apartment: The Valerie Bonner Case

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
  • August 6, 2025August 6, 2025
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Trail of Tragedy: The Devil’s Den Murders

In this episode, we’re diving into the disturbing and heartbreaking case of Sarah Harris, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short by the actions of her much older boyfriend, oral surgeon James Ryan.

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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 16, 2025July 16, 2025
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People’s Choice Replay: From Bullying to Tragedy – The Heartbreaking Case of Aubreigh Wyatt

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
  • June 25, 2025June 25, 2025
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Texas Teen Killer: Inspired by Halloween Movie

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
  • 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
  • June 11, 2025June 11, 2025
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Pilot Robert Crawford: The Mowing Murder

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
  • June 4, 2025June 4, 2025
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Bones in the Ravine: Justice for Tony Bledsoe

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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Pushing Up Lilies

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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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Jessica Antolini: A Deadly Confrontation, a Child Witness, and a Life Lost
byJulie Mattson

What happens when an ordinary night out turns into a tragedy, and a five-year-old child becomes one of the most important witnesses to a violent crime?

This week on Pushing Up Lilies, I’m talking about the heartbreaking case of Jessica Antolini, a 30-year-old woman whose life was taken following a violent confrontation outside a bar in Safety Harbor, Florida.

According to investigators, Jessica’s boyfriend, Christopher “Dodge” Smith, arrived at the bar looking for her. After an argument outside, he allegedly shot Jessica and then drove over her with his SUV as he left the scene. Even more disturbing, his five-year-old daughter was reportedly present and witnessed the violence.

Jessica fought for her life in the hospital for two days before passing away from her injuries.

As a forensic nurse and former death investigator, there are several aspects of this case that I want to examine. We’ll talk about how investigators evaluate gunshot wounds alongside injuries caused by a vehicle, why hospital records are so important in a death investigation, and how forensic evidence can help reconstruct the events leading to someone’s death.

I also want to discuss something that deeply concerns me: the involvement of a young child in such a traumatic event. We’ll look at the importance of specialized forensic interviews, protecting child witnesses, and recognizing the emotional impact that witnessing violence can have long after the investigation ends.

And because October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’ll talk about intimate partner violence, the warning signs that sometimes go unnoticed, and the role healthcare professionals can play in helping people experiencing abuse.

But before anything else, I want you to know who Jessica was.

She was a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a woman who cared deeply about people’s rights and animal welfare. Her family described her as kind and loving, and her life deserves to be remembered for so much more than the circumstances of her death.

Join me as we examine the evidence, the unanswered questions, and the devastating loss of Jessica Antolini.

Because behind every death investigation is a person whose life mattered.

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Tasia Fortune: The Hanging That Wasn’t The Cause of Death
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The Death of Barrett Walsh: Psychosis, a Murder Charge, and the Lindsay Clancy Connection
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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: The Case Is Now in the Jury’s Hands
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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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