Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan
True Crime
Ashli Ehrhardt, a woman embroiled in a tumultuous marriage, meets a devastating end in her laundry room. With signs of struggle all around and her body bearing multiple types of wounds—a belt around the neck, stab wounds, and puncture injuries—Ashli's father is the one who horrifyingly discovers her. Her husband, John Wonder, becomes the prime suspect in what appears to be a crime of passion layered with complex clues. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack unravel the chilling details surrounding Ashli’s death. From the puzzling written messages left at the crime scene to the suspect's unsettling social media behavior, this episode dives deep into the importance of forensic documentation. As the narrative unfolds, listen in for insights into unusual wounds, psychological profiles, and the critical role of time-stamped messages.
Time-coded Highlights:
00:00:20 — Joseph Scott Morgan opens the episode by discussing the power of written communication and its ability to express deep emotions.
00:02:20 — Dave Mack introduces the case involving John Wonder and Ashli Ehrhardt, a married couple going through a divorce. Mack speculates on their use of social media and text messaging.
00:07:00 — The importance of co-workers in death investigations is highlighted, especially in cases of suicide.
00:08:06 — Dave Mack discusses John Wonder's peculiar behavior.
00:10:20 — The heartbreaking moment Ashli's father discovers her body.
00:11:00 — Joseph Scott Morgan brings the horror of the scene to life by discussing the amount of blood present.
00:12:00 — Questions are raised about the cause of death when a belt is found around Ashley's neck.
00:16:42 — The unusual circumstances at the crime scene, including the belt and potential staging, are questioned by Dave Mack.
00:19:00 — Morgan stresses the necessity of a thorough examination at the autopsy table for determining the cause of death.
00:21:42 — Distinctions between stab and puncture wounds are explored.
00:29:50 — A disturbing text message from John to his sister is revealed.
00:30:20 — Mack shares an alleged text message from John indicating his plans to flee.
00:31:40 — The role of forensic document examiners in cases like this is introduced.
00:34:00 — Focusing on the writing in blood, the possibility of the defense claiming a setup is discussed.
00:40:47—The episode closes on a serious note as Joseph Scott Morgan shares the National Domestic Violence Hotline, urging those in abusive relationships to seek help.
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