Black Swan Murder: A Selfish Motive?

In this episode of the Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack unpack the chilling homicide of famed neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover, who was found in his Detroit mansion. They discuss the details of the murder, the physical evidence, the complexities of the gunshot wounds, the forensics, and theorize about the identity of the murderer and their familiarity with the residence. Time-codes: 00:00 - Introduction. 01:20 - Dr. Devon Hoover. 02:45 - of Dr. Hoover's grand home and his profession. 05:30 - The demanding path to neurosurgery. 07:40 - Skills required for neurosurgery. 08:10 - Dr. Hoover's personality and devotion to work. 0:00 - Introduction to "crawlspace" in relation to the murder. 12:15 - Discovery of Dr. Hoover's body in the attic crawlspace. 13:00 - Peculiarities in the murder scene. 15:30 - Postmortem changes and body positioning. 16:40 - Importance of postmortem interval in the case. 17:15 - Speculation on potential suspects and motives. 18:55 - Dr. Hoover's attic. 20:00 - Forensic analysis of Dr. Hoover's gunshot wounds and the intimate nature of the crime. 23:20 - Evidence suggesting the perpetrator's familiarity with the house. 26:10 - Detailed impact of a close-range gunshot wound. 28:30 - Examination of the array of forensic tests. 30:30 - Observations indicating the murderer might be known to the victim, such as lack of forced entry. 31:05 - Perpetrator's meticulous body cover-up, suggesting a personal connection. 32:55 - Outro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Dec 202433min

Bonnie and Clyde killed at least nine police officers and four civilians during their 21-month crime spree from 1932 to 1934. The couple were also responsible for several Bank robberies, gas stations hold-ups , and burglaries. They weren't very good thieves, as they rarely got away with more than $80. In this episode of Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan will explain how Bonnie Parker suffered so many bullet holes her body had to be plugged to hold embalming fluid, and Dave Mack will take you behind the scenes in the woods with Frank Hamer and Manny Gault as they brought down the murderous "Bonnie and Clyde". Transcript Highlights 00:00:10 Introduction of human destruction 00:02:09 Description of Bienville Parish 00:05:24 Description of Bonnie and Clyde car on display 00:08:14 Discussion Bonnie 23, Clyde 25 00:11:15 Talk about Bonnie and Clyde murder young cop 00:15:11 Discussion about State Coroners convention 00:18:05 Discussion about transcribing 00:21:32 Talk about Bonnie and Clyde murdering cops 00:25:57 Discussion of BB Episode about Coroner system 00:28:21 Talk about autopsy of famous people 00:31:41 Discussion of Dr. Wade and others at the autopsy 00:35:00 Discussion of injuries suffered by Bonnie Parker 00:37:42 Conclusion: Bonnie and Clyde meet their end See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Dec 202437min

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.

27 Dec 202427min

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.

26 Dec 202439min

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.

25 Dec 202454min

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.

24 Dec 202431min

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.

23 Dec 202456min

In part one of this two-part series on Body Bags hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take listeners through the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and its aftermath. They describe the chaos at Ford's Theater, the attending physicians' struggles as they assessed Lincoln's condition with limited medical knowledge and tools, the removal of Lincoln's body, and the irony of increased security after the assassination. They also delve into the autopsy process, highlighting the physicians' extensive experience and the challenges they faced. Time-codes: 00:20 - Start of show. 01:35 - John Wilkes Booth's actions in the theater. 02:00 - Immediate response to the shooting. 02:35 - Lincoln's condition when the surgeon arrived. 03:15 - Initial confusion among the audience. 04:00 - Booth's calculated timing for the shooting. 05:30 - Surgeon realizes Lincoln's gunshot wound location. 05:55 - Limitations of medical knowledge and tools. 07:40 - Lincoln stops breathing and has dilated pupils. 08:10 - Surgeon removes clot, Lincoln breathes again. 09:20 - Difficulty transporting Lincoln to the White House. 09:55 - Physicians try to locate the lead ball in Lincoln's head. 11:30 - Attempt to drain blood and reduce intracranial pressure. 12:00 - Lincoln's death at 7:30 a.m. 13:50 - Lincoln remains unconscious throughout the ordeal. 16:40 - Removal of Lincoln's body from the boarding house. 17:15 - Absence of security and irony of increased security. 18:00 - Lincoln's tendency to dismiss security. 18:40 - Lincoln's body conveyed to White House for autopsy. 19:55 - Handsaw used to open Lincoln's skull. 21:10 - Delicate nature of dissecting the brain. 22:15 - Autopsy challenges: lack of electricity, reliance on touch. 23:00 - Physicians' extensive experience in dealing with trauma. 29:40 - Modern gunshot wound examination process. 30:30 - Role of x-rays in understanding bullet trajectories. 31:15 - Autopsy confirms nothing could have saved Lincoln. 32:55 - Limitations of 1800s medical treatments. 33:30 - John Wilkes Booth's autopsy. 34:50 - Physician's anger and resentment towards Booth. 35:30 - Booth's body relocation before returning to family. 36:05 - Outro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Dec 202436min