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The headlines scream "87-year-old Serial Killer, Paroled Twice, Convicted of Murdering and Dismembering 3rd Victim." Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack look back at the life and crimes of Harvey Marcelin. Marcelin was sentenced to "life" in prison in 1963. Paroled in 1984, he killed again and was sent back to prison in 1985. Paroled again in 2019.....Marcelin kills again. In 2022 Marcelin was captured on surveillance video Shopping in a 99-cent store in Jamaica, Queens, with his latest victim's dismembered leg in his electric wheelchair/scooter. Host Joseph Scott Morgan Co-Host Dave Mack Transcribe Highlights 00:00.58 Introduction - Deception01:01.18 87-year-old Serial Killer02:47.77 Serial Killer standard is Three or more06:22.92 Focus on Female victims10:44.66 Marcelin went shopping with severed leg15:15.20 Body found in multiple places20:03.21 Marcelin kills in 196325:06.17 Marcelin in prison 1963-1984, part of the Attica Prison Riot30:11.06 Marcelin picks weakest victim35:14.68 Taking photos of body from overhead40:40.89 Marcelin tells judge 2019, "I will never re-offend"43:21.75 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Alex Murdaugh Murder convictions have been overturned due to misconduct by the Clerk of Court. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss what the ruling means - Murdaugh might be tried again for the murder of his Wife Maggie and Son, Paul. Alex Murdaugh is NOT getting out of prison. Murdaugh is serving combined Federal and State sentences of 67 years for numerous financial crimes. Murdaugh was convicted for stealing millions of dollars from clients as well as other financial crimes. Professor Morgan breaks down the murders of Paul and Maggie, explaining how Paul's brain ended up outside of his head on the ground, and how Maggie was executed with a shot to the head. Joseph Scott Morgan - Host Dave Mack - Co-Host Transcribe Highlights 00:00.82 Introduction - Overturning Murdaugh 02:40.25 Clerk of Court 05:50.81 Verdict overturned 10:06.68 The target was Paul 15:33.34 Alex Murdaugh is not getting out of prison 20:15.09 Murdaugh case very complex 25:02.84 Digital evidence 29:52.37 Injuries to Paul 35:12.64 What happened to the long arms 39:23.17 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brigham Young Merrell calls 911 and says he found his son hanging from coaxial cable and he is unresponsive. Merrell tells 911 he is doing CPR on the boy, but when first responders arrive, Merrell is not performing CPR, he is kneeling next to his son. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack explain what was taking place in the home where an 11-year-old boy was murdered, and his death staged as a suicide by the alleged killer, his father. Host Joseph Scott MorganCo-Host Dave Mack Transcribe Highlights00:00.35 Introduction - Life of 11-year-old 03:22.97 Utah - Child Torture charge 04:54.45 Dad tells 911 he is doing CPR on child 10:03.70 Treating child is different than adult 15:01.05 Dad changed clothes while son being treated by EMTs 19:50.02 Dad found son hanging by coaxial cable 25:08.41 Is anyone manipulating the scene? 31:49.08 Items discarded, surfaces painted 35:16.34 Years long abuse of the children 40:04.12 Mother said they switched to beating with pans to avoid leaving marks 46:02.31 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jenifer Cleveland posted on social media: "The Luxe Medspa by Amber Johnson will definitely make you look and feel beautiful!" 24 hours after posting that, Jenifer Cleveland was dead, cardiac arrest at the Luxe Medspa and Amber Johnson is now charged with Felony Murder. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the business of "The Luxe Medspa by Amber Johnson" - and what went wrong the day Jenifer died. Host - Joseph Scott Morgan Co-Host - Dave Mack Transcribe Highlights00:01.82 Introduction - Fountain of youth 05:12.31 Death at a medispa 10:10.23 Krispy Kreme donuts 15:31.58 Promise of youthful look 20:17.72 Medical Director 25:10.84 Fluids must be watched 30:16.98 IV Cocktail delivered too fast 35:09.27 The charges 40:13.04 Having a "spa day" 42:01.03 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police are called to a "mental health crisis" involving the 2025 "Chef of the Year" at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and his wife, the supervisor of the Campus Dining, at UMass Amherst. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack breakdown the police reports of what happened the night Emma MacDonald was beaten to death....allegedly by her husband Jeffrey MacDonald. What will investigators find as they examine the hands and feet of the alleged killer as well as other items in their room that might have been used in the beating death. Host Joseph Scott MorganCo-Host Dave Mack Transcribe Highlights00:00.86 Introduction - "Follow Your Passion" 03:06.46 Jeffrey and Emma MacDonald 08:20.55 Defining Mental Health Crisis 13:20.16 Forensic Pathologist will conduct exam at the hospital 19:08.25 Everything Jeffrey had, he got because of Emma 24:22.71 What made Jeffrey attack Emma? 29:01.72 MacDonald Statements to police.... 34:16.52 Determine what was used as weapon 38:06.38 Blood on the cuff of shirt 41:15.16 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In February 1998 the dismembered remains of an elderly man were found in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The remains were in two suitcases found days apart and investigators determined all of the remains belonged to the same individual. The hands and head were not in either suitcase, preventing identification of the remains. The case went cold. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take a look at what happened over 30 years and how Othram was able to identify the remains and in the process, identify the person who put the remains in the suitcases. Host: Joseph Scott MorganCo-Host: Dave Mack Transcribe Highlights00:00.29 Introduction - Retirement 05:11.00 Dismembered remains found 10:35.78 Remains were "fresh" 15:16.46 Coroner would have been alerted 20:11.67 Body Bag becomes evidence 25:22.09 Forensic anthropology 30:07.00 Victim was in his 90s 36:22.81 DNA - Othram, identified remains 39:58.10 Son Collected Dad social security and pension 45:55.32 ConclusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Piketon Massacre - 10 years later, Part 2. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss what has been called the "Pike County Murders" "The Piketon Massacre" and other names - It was the murders of 8 people at 4 crime scenes in one night. The Wagner family of killers arrested just over two years after the massacre. Jake Wagner pleaded guilty to aggravated murder, conspiracy, aggravated burglary, tampering with evidence and other charges. As part of the plea Jake had to testify against his brother and father. In exchange for this, Jake would be sentenced to life without parole. But that did not happen. Jake Wagner was sentenced to life with possibility of parole after 32 years. The mother, Angela Wagner, took a plea deal and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. George Wagner IV was found guilty at trial and sentenced to eight consecutive life sentences and another121 years for other offenses. 10 years after the murders of the Rhoden family, 8 years after being arrested and charged, Billy Wagner, the Patriarch of the Wagner family still hasn't been tried. A trial date isn't even set, yet. Transcribe Highlights00:00:07.67 Intro - Piketon Part 200:04:26.75 Billy Wagner "just killed my best friend"00:10:10.10 Chris Rhoden setting example for sons to follow00:15:28.93 Wear pattern on shoe00:20:35.58 Splinters blasted into victims' face00:25:32.73 Working multi-scene death investigation00:30:01.14 Source of the blood00:35:22.42 What conversation is taking place in the vehicle of killers00:40:01.17 The finders00:45:07.00 What more could there possible be00:50:04.66 Kenneth grew a few pot plants00:55:11.86 Suspects destroyed entire genetic line 01:01:12.22 ConclusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Revisiting the Piketon Massacre, Ten years later. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the case that can best be described as: 8 Murders. 4 Crime Scenes. 1 Night. Ten years since the murders took place, eight years since the arrest of the Wagner family. The case isn't over yet. Transcribe Highlights 00:00.09 Introduction: Timelines 05:13.71 Jake Wagner, 18 dating Hanna Rhoden. 13 10:19.50 Billy Wagner 6'6" 275 lbs 15:16.31 Forgive but don't forget 20:39.38 Toddler "mommy and daddy playing zombie" 25:05.27 Custody of Baby Sophia 30:17.03 Dark, no light, suspects had to be familiar 35:29.91 Execution of Rhoden Family 41:08.15 Vengeance and Hatred See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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