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 journ...
First in Recorded History: The Autopsy of Julius Caesar | A Body Bags Special Report: The "Best of Body Bags"
On March 15th in 44 B.C. Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator, was assassinated by a group of senators who stabbed him 23 times during a Senate meeting.The senators claimed Caesar's concentration of power threatened the Roman Republic. However, their efforts to restore the Republic failed, and the aftermath led to a civil war and the rise of the Roman Empire. His death also led to the earliest recorded autopsy in history.In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and special guest co-host Dave Mack discuss the purpose of autopsies, Caesar's life, and leadership, the details of how he was attacked, the injuries sustained, and how this event shaped the course of history. Show Notes:0:00 - Intro1:12 - Background and overview 2:35 - What’s the purpose of an autopsy?4:05 - Caesar’s life and work as a leader7:15 - The day of Caesar’s assassination9:15 - How the attack happened10:50 - Caesar’s autopsy13:20 - After someone is stabbed multiple times does blood keep flowing or will it eventually stop after a few hours?17:10 - Could the doctor have attributed Caesar’s death to blood loss? 20:10 - What was the assassination plan for Caesar? Were there other injuries and what was Caesar's condition afterward?22:10 - Where was the autopsy done?23:40 - The start of 3D modeling25:30 - How this event shaped history27:05 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey. Part Two
Twenty eight years ago today, six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered. The case has remained in the spotlight for nearly three decades and still, no arrest has been made and no suspect has been named. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the case and what evidence is still available for testing as well as the new documentary on Netflix. Transcript Highlights 00:02.48 Introduction 28 Years today03:08.70 Talk about Netflix doc08:27.79 Anger directed at the parents12:45.76 DNA Evidence, what happened at scene15:56.55 Public told of strangulation, not about head trauma20:06.75 Joe Scott talks about students studying autopsy report24:31.16 Forensic needs to do DNA profile would have had to be robust at the time29:13.54 DNA found on the hands of JonBenet34:58.76 Police at scene have no excuse for what happened39:11.38 ConclusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey: Part One
The murder of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey the day after Christmas 1996 shocked the nation. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the investigation that was in trouble from the moment the 911 call was made by Patsy Ramsey. Joe Scott also goes deep explaining the shocking injuries suffered by JonBenet and the very specific knot that was used to strangle the little girl. Part One of Two Transcript Highlights 00:02.48 Introduction01:58.70 The JonBenet Ramsey Story 04:41.79 The new Bio on Netflix10:58.76 B-Roll video had a lot to do with media coverage15:38.55 Girls on stage performing19:08.75 Meeting John Ramsey at CrimeCon24:40.16 The death of Patsy Ramsey28:33.54 The 911 Call 33:32.76 The evaluation at the scene38:11.38 Description of head injuries43:26.73 The strangling and destruction of her skull47:07.45 Ruining the scene with DNA from guests/friends53:10.26 Conclusion - Dad recovers her daughter, destroying evidenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Public Execution of a CEO: The Murder of Brian Thompson Part 2
In Part One of "The Public Execution of a CEO: The Murder of Brian Thompson" Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discussed the background of the alleged shooter and how the weapon involved would work. In Part Two, Joseph Scott Morgan goes in-depth into the weapon and ammunition used as well as the physical damage that would be done to a person hit with such ammunition. Dave Mack covers what was written in the "notebook" found in Luigi Mangione's backpack when he was arrested as well as "The Manifesto" Mangione is alleged to have written as well as the charges he currently faces. Transcript Highlights 00:00:00.71 Introduction Part Two 00:00:27.62 Hardware used - Ghost Gun 00:04:53.34 Ammunition used 00:09:16.25 Words Written on shells 00:14:12.34 Words written on shells 00:18:59.48 Handwriting analysis 00:23:22.98 Mansion was not a customer of United Healthcare 00:26:10.23 The Notebook and the Manifesto 00:31:12.50 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Autopsy of John Wilkes Booth "The Best of Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
This episode of Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan is a look at the death and autopsy of John Wilkes Booth. Booth shot Abraham Lincoln from behind around 10:15 pm April 14, 1865. He died the next morning, April 15, at 7:22 am. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack will uncover the track that Booth took as he tried to escape, and finally being shot himself. Joseph Scott Morgan will make you feel like you witnessed the autopsy yourself as he explains, in great detail, the autopsy of John Wilkes Booth. Transcribe Highlights00:13.63 Introduction - autopsy of John Wilkes Booth01:45.79 Discuss Forensic expert is a history fan05:09.53 Talk about the Booth acting family08:22.93 Discussion of how Booth wrecked everything12:47.62.Talk about Booth jumping to stage18:45.53 Discussion of expectation22:49.66 Talk about the conspiracy27:50.24.Discussion of Booth broken leg32:01.96 Talk about comparing Lincoln to Kennedy38:40.42 Discussion of Booth not getting help41:08.80 Talk about getting Booth on boat48:59.90.Discussion of putting a door on saw horses as a table50:03.11 Talk about Autopsy in 1800s52:18.34 Discussion of Booth being wrapped in military blanket56:27.97 Conclusion, Lincoln wanted the country to heal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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