A Baffling Ligature: The Complexity Behind Joysee Cartagena’s Death

Collin Griffith shoots his father to death at 15 and claims self-defense. 18-months later, Collin Griffith kills his mother, he is now 17 and claims self-defense again. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take on the story of the teen who killed both of his parents, in different states and in different years and used two different types of weapons to kill his parents and claims self-defense. It is a story can only be understood when the forensic evidence is brought to the front. Collin Griffith, 15, is charged with killing his father on February 14, 2023 in Oklahoma. Judge drops charges. Same teen, now 17, charged with killing his mother September 8, 2024, jury decision Not Guilty. What Happened! Transcript Highlights00:00.23 Introduction 03:04.77 The Fickle Finger of Fate, defined 04:59.94 Boys kills dad when he is 15 and mother when he is 1709:53.26 The prosecution walking a tight wire talking about age of suspect 15:44.30 Finding a weapon doesn't tell the whole story 20:25.10 Kills dad with a gun, claims self-defense 25:42.92 Judge drops the charges against the boy30:23.32 How does a teen kill both parents, time and distance apart35:22.38 What evidence is left behind in the blood40:13.23 Griffith claims long fight leading up to fatal injury 43:03.56 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 41min

Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the latest information regarding the death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Their deaths have been called "suspicious" by some in the press, but Joe Scott explains what actually happened and why their deaths, while shocking and sad, are not suspicious. Transcribe Highlights 00:00.90 Introduction - The Death of Gene Hackman 03:40.86 Gene Hackman found in "Mud Room" and wife found in Bathroom with pills spilled around her 08:59.26 Dog found dead in bathroom had some type of treatment at the vet 14:09.85 Actors with dementia trying to perform 19:03.30 Gene Hackman was totally dependent on his wife 24:31.11 What does "mummify" mean 28:59.43 Gene Hackman's wife died from Hantavirus 33:23.47 Hantavirus is spread by rodents 39:08.17 Gene Hackman didn't drink any water or eat any food days leading up to his death 41:44.62 ConclusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Mar 40min

January 9, 2024, three Kansas City Chiefs football fans were found dead in the snow outside their friend's house where they got together to watch the game between the Chiefs and the Chargers on January 7. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack update the case with the recent arrests of Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson, both charged with three counts of Involuntary Manslaughter and two counts of delivery of a controlled substance. Transcribe Highlights00:07.65 Introduction - Intentions 04:06.26 Mixing chemicals in high school 10:03.72 Mixing Cocaine with fentanyl 15:00.84 Three men are found dead outside, one asleep inside. No foul play? 20:00.46 Homicide or accidental death 24:00.14 Did the three men go outside for a smoke? 29:08.22 How the men were found 34:18.27 Police know how to get information 39:08.15 Intention 42:13.77 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Mar 40min

Brad Sigmon was sentenced to death in South Carolina for the double murder of his ex-girlfriend's parents, David and Gladys Larke. He confessed to killing both of them with a baseball bat, then attempted to kidnap his ex-girlfriend, Rebecca Barbare, using a gun stolen from David Larke. Barbare jumped from a moving car and ran to escape Sigmon. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the crimes that led to the confession, conviction, and ultimate sentencing to death of Brad Sigmon, and how Sigmon's own protest over lethal injection caused him to be put to death by firing squad Transcript Highlights 00:00.06 Introduction 02:05.23 Double murder with a baseball bat 05:03.73 Description of injuries caused by baseball bat to the face 10:06.12 Talk about Brad Sigmon 14:55.81 Sigmon uses bat to kill both parents of girlfriend 20:09.81 Joseph talks about "Paths of Glory" - movie 31:31.60 Military executions 36:12.67 Discussion of execution methods in USA 41:40.28 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Mar 41min

On a camping trip to celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary, Joseph Ferlazzo, 42, and his wife, Emily Jean Schwartz, 22, get into an argument. This much is understood. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the case and the evidence that will reveal who is telling the truth—the prosecution or the defense. The defense claims the couple argued, and Emily stormed out of the converted bus, never to be seen again. Prosecutors allege that Ferlazzo shot his wife twice in the head and dismembered her on the bus. Transcribe highlights 00:00.00 Introduction 03:29.92 Sharing camping stories 08:00.53 Husband twice as old as wife 14:20.33 Returns home without wife 19:16.42 Relax by getting away 24:26.58 Wife is supposedly in the woods, alone for days 28:35.69 Husband claims he is the victim 33:06.37 Dismembering the body 37:49.67 Father's wife died, never charged 41:25.68 ConclusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Mar 41min

The Hertgen family is wealthy and full of athletes. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take a look at the family dynamic that led to one brother allegedly murdering his younger brother, taking out his eyeball and possibly sitting down to a dinner of "brother's eyeball". Joe explains what takes place removing an eyeball and how investigators determine a golf club was used in the murder. Transcript Highlights 00:00.03 Introduction 02:55.32 Did Brother take eyeball out of brother 08:20.08 Cat is also dead 13:03.60 questions about crime scenes 18:05.90 First documented murder 23:42.72 Cannibalism 29:31.53 1500 story of incest and cannibalism 34:29.38 Golf club used as weapon 39:54.92 Removing an eyeball 44:03.91 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Mar 42min

Mystery deepens as Gene Hackman and his wife's autopsies are completed and doubts grow over smiling daughter's carbon monoxide theory. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss how authorities investigating the mysterious death of the legendary actor, his wife, and their dog have concluded autopsies on both victims. Amid intense speculation about how Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, aged 95 and 64, tragically died inside their $3.8 million home in Sante Fe, New Mexico, investigators have revealed no external trauma was seen on either body. How did 95-year-old Gene Hackman and his 64-year-old wife die at the same time - in different areas of their home? Transcribe Highlights 00:00.25 Introduction 05:34.35 Career of Gene Hackman 09:03.74 Father abandoned Gene Hackman when he was 8 13:55.49 Hackman wife is concert pianist 17:13.61 Body Bags now around 350 episodes 20:58.98 Discussion - Hackman is 95, wife is 64 - die at the same time? 24:50.05 Talk about reporting of the case 27:58.09 Why were they found in different areas of house 31:23.12 In public Hackman was leaning on his wife to steady himself 34:56.15 Talk about the search warrant 39:06.13 Discussion of Carbon Monoxide 44:31.40 Looking at the medical history of Hackman 47:35.12 Randy Quaid think Hackman was murdered because of residual money 52:07.40 Discussion of impact open doors could have on remains Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Mar 53min

Jamie Dickerson never believed her daughter, April Holt, committed suicide. Not because she is in denial, but because she knows her daughter was trying to leave her marriage and had told her husband two weeks before her death that she wants a divorce. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the case, how 29-year-old April Holt is found unresponsive in the bathroom of the home she shares with her husband and son, with a plastic bag taped tightly around her neck. Why is her death ruled a suicide, and what does her mother do to catch the killer and see him go to trial for murder. This episode discusses domestic abuse and suicide. If you are someone you know is living in a domestic violence situation, there is a toll free number to call: 1-800-799-3233. There is also a number if you are having thoughts of self-harm or even taking your own life, the suicide hotline and Crisis Lifeline - 988. Transcribe Highlights 00:00.97 IntroductionNOTE - In this episode both domestic violence and suicide will be discussed 05:09.61 Victim's mother solves the crime 09:50.94 Discussion of the "finder" and the "reporter" 14:11.21 Talk about framing of a story for the police on the scene 18:58.24 How cases are classified as "final exit" case 25:00.55 Discussion of broken blood vessels in the cheek 30:20.65 Claim of "sex play" gone too far and staging the scene 35:02.96 Killer sentenced to two-years in prison 39:29.59 Sentence is a "slap in the face to victims of domestic violence" 41:03.67 Conclusion Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-3233 Suicide Hotline and crisis lifeline - 988 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Feb 42min