Join Joseph Scott Morgan every week as he explores a world that not many have had a chance to visit, the realm of death. Jo Scott will lead listeners on a journey through the blood soaked death scenes of America and then into the autopsy room to fully understand the science behind each case. Jo Scott is one America’s leading experts on applied forensics and is regularly featured on ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’, ‘The Piketon Massacre’, Court TV and more. Theme Music: Audio Network

Episode List

GUILTY! Gilgo 4 plus 4: Heuermann Changes Plea, Strangled, Dismembered!

Apr 9th, 2026 11:00 AM

Rex Heuermann changed his plea to "guilty" in the murders of 8 women whose remains were discovered, for the most part, in the Gilgo beach area of Long Island. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the change in plea and what was said in court, and what was not said. Joe describes his visit to the home of Rex Heuermann as well as his tour of the site where the Gilgo 4 were found. Transcribe Highlights00:03.58 Introduction 01:20.57 Rex Heuermann, convicted 05:12.73 Defense said evidence overwhelming 10:17.53 Heuermann admits to strangulation 15:07.64 How will FBI study Heuermann 20:16.82 Judge talked about pool reporting allowed; 25:04.45 "There are still bodies on that beach" 30:06.01 Heuermann home disgusting 35:12.73 Visiting the site of the Gilgo 4 40:10.32 Did Heuermann kill all bodies found at Gilgo? 45:06.34 Heuermann had to have privacy to dismember bodies 47:20.10 ConclusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cops Alerted To Vultures Circling, Discover Suitcases Stuffed With Human Body Parts

Apr 8th, 2026 11:00 AM

In Florida, Palm Bay Police are called when a witness notices vultures circling around an area known as "The Compound", a 2700-acre abandoned residential development with 200 miles of paved roads but know homes. An area known for crime and illegal dumping. Officers arrive to find two suitcases in the tall weeds, and inside the trunks is the source of nightmares. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack open the bags and breakdown a story that has yet to be solved. Transcribe Highlights00:00.03 Introduction 00:02.29 Exploring on bikes 01:34.51 The "Compound" 06:17.18 Police alerted to vultures circling 13:33.20 Bodies in trunks 18:10.20 JJ and Tylee recovery 23:28.89 Getting the bodies to a controlled area 29:23.80 Girlfriend talks to cops 35:16.24 One chance to paint a picture 39:52.55 Was this the first murder for the suspect? 44:55.64 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SOLVED! After 60 YEARS, Cigarettes Identify The Killer in 1966 Murder!

Apr 7th, 2026 11:00 AM

In 1966 Marjorie Rudolph, 60, opened the door to her killer. The person beat her over the head with an object, stomped on her enough to break multiple ribs, the drug her to the bathroom and put her in a bathtub full of water, and left. No arrest was made and the case went cold. But the people of San Rafael police department never forgot about Marjorie. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack break down the timeline of what happened to Marjorie Rudolph and how, after 60 years, her killer is identified. Transcribe Highlights 00:00.86 Introduction 02:59.32 60-year-old Historic case 05:42.30 Cigarette butts solved the murder 10:53.80 Victim found in bathtub filled with water 15:20.15 Investigators had a suspect, couldn't prove it 20:01.10 Husband in hospital 25:02.40 Suspect Laurel Spitzer left town 30:05.91 Biggest piece of evidence 35:17.23 Multiple cigs meant suspect was in house a while 40:24.37 Retired detectives work the case 45:24.48 Othram helping solve cold cases 46:34.16 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidnapped. Beaten. Injected w/Fentanyl, Dumped off Bridge: Who Killed Matthew Whisman?

Apr 2nd, 2026 11:00 AM

Matthew Whisman was always too trusting of his cousins, even when they were mean to him. On the last night of his life, Matthew Whisman was beaten senseless, forced to take a bath to wash off evidence, fed his "last supper", injected with fentanyl and dumped over a bridge. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack investigate the timeline to find out why Matthew was missing for three months before anyone reported him missing. Transcript Highlights 00:00.09 Introduction - family 03:09.23 Matthew was very trusting 08:03.38 Text messages show Matthew helping police in shooting into a house 14:02.61 Suspects make Matthew wash himself 19:14.43 Last Supper 23:35.13 Torture/kidnap/poison homicide 28:34.17 Mom reports Matthew missing 32:52.57 Body in water for 5 months 38:24.95 ConclusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man Shot, Dismembered and Fed To Pigs: The Death of Joseph Eiler

Apr 1st, 2026 11:00 AM

A man reported "missing" in Florida was never really "missing". Joseph Eiler was shot and killed by his girlfriend, Ashley Averett. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about the body of Joseph Eiler being chopped into pieces and fed to pigs! Transcribe Highlights 00:00.86 Introduction 01:59.32 Killing and cutting up the body 05:22.30 Asking the right questions 10:18.80 Routine 15:00.15 Disturbed dirt 20:19.10 Smell of bleach, cleaner 25:12.40 Poking for methane gas 30:05.91 JJ and Tylee buried on Daybell property 35:07.23 Police have witness 36:24.48 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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