Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan

Three-year-old Adam Broomhall was mercilessly beaten and burned, a victim of unimaginable cruelty at the hands of an ex-Marine—his mother’s boyfriend. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve into the heart-wrenching details of Adam's life and the horrific actions of Richard Fairchild, an ex-Marine turned child abuser. They provide insights into the chaotic domestic environment, the court process, and how forensic details can vividly depict a victim's experience. Additionally, they explore the psychological aspects of child abuse and the heartbreaking injuries Adam endured, leading to a discussion on Fairchild's ultimate fate. Time Code Summary: 00:00:20 - Joseph Scott Morgan introduces the episode's tragic subject: the case of Adam Broomhall, and discusses the origin of the word tortura and its relevance to the case. 00:04:18 - Dave Mack questions Joe Scott about the court process when dealing with graphic details, providing insight into the judicial system's approach to the importance of factual accuracy in court presentations. 00:09:33 - The revelation of the negligence of the adults in Adam Broomhall and his siblings’ lives, who are consumed by alcohol and indifferent to the children's safety, and adding another layer of tragedy to the case, Charity Wade's plight is revealed. 00:11:37 - Discussion of the crucial developmental stage of a child's life, highlighting the long-term impact of neglect and abuse. 00:13:19 - Joe Scott contrasts Richard Fairchild's Marine background with his heinous actions, illustrating the stark contradiction between his past role, his present conduct, and the event that led to physical violence. 00:16:48 - Dave Mack draws from personal experience as a parent regarding bed-wetting, highlighting the everyday struggles that can trigger abuse in volatile households. 00:19:33 - Examination of the chaotic environment and the sequence of injuries in Adam's case, shedding light on the systematic nature of the abuse. 00:21:55 - Joe Scott Morgan discusses the frenulum and its relevance to child abuse cases, providing a forensic perspective on physical trauma. 00:25:03 - The challenges of determining the timeline of abuse, emphasizing the complexity of investigations in child abuse cases. 00:26:42 - Joe Scott reveals the horrific details of how Adam was struck and burned by Fairchild, a heart-rending moment that underscores the severity of the crime. 00:30:20 - A horrifying detail is revealed - the fact that Fairchild burned Adam against a wall heater, causing second-degree burns and immense pain to multiple areas of his body. 00:32:00 - Discussion of the thorough autopsy performed on Adam, revealing the extent of his injuries and highlighting the importance of forensics in understanding the true nature of the crime. 00:33:20 - Joseph Scott Morgan recounts how Fairchild threw Adam into a table, causing the final fatal blow, a chilling climax to the night of horror.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Juni 202330min

Harmony Montgomery, a visually impaired little girl living in a turbulent environment with drug-addicted parents, is missing and presumed murdered. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack explore Harmony's chaotic world as she moves from her mother's custody into the foster care system and into the care of her enigmatic and troubling father, Adam. As Joe Scott and Dave navigate the complexities of Adam Montgomery's ongoing trial, unraveling the intricacies of DNA evidence and search warrants, the desperate search for Harmony and the quest for the truth surrounding her disappearance intensify. Timecodes: 00:01:20 - Joe Scott Morgan introduces the tragic case of Harmony Montgomery, a visually impaired little girl who is now missing and suspected to be a victim of murder. 00:03:00 - Dave Mack discusses the devastating impact of drug addiction on children, explicitly highlighting Harmony's situation with both parents struggling with substance abuse. 00:06:00 - Joe Scott provides a glimpse into Harmony's tumultuous life, surrounded by threatening figures and constantly shifting homes. 00:07:20 - Dave shares background information on Harmony's parents—her drug-addicted mother, Crystal, and her criminally inclined father, Adam. 00:08:20 - The narrative takes a turn as Harmony is removed from her mother's custody and placed into the foster care system. 00:09:00 - Harmony's father, Adam, regains custody, pulling her back out of the foster care system. 00:10:00 - Adam and his partner, Kayla, restrict Harmony's contact with her biological mother, Crystal, further isolating the child. 00:11:00 - Crystal struggles to maintain contact with her children, Harmony and Jameson, amidst her own battles, and the first signs of Harmony's disappearance emerge as family members notice her sporting a black eye. 00:13:00 - Joe Scott reflects on the stereotypical image of a missing child search and the deviation of Harmony's case from this norm. 00:14:15 - Harmony's stepmother, Kayla, who has three biological children, confesses to regular drug use.  00:15:40 - Adam severs contact with Crystal and others regarding Harmony in April 2019, deepening the mystery around her. 00:16:45 - Discussion of the implications of Harmony's black eye, and potential underlying injuries that could result from such physical abuse. 00:19:27 - Insight into the dangerous, chaotic, and cramped living environment. 00:21:00 - Joe Scott laments the scarcity of clear evidence in Harmony's case, highlighting the challenges investigators face. 00:22:12 - Dave shares details of the ongoing trial against Harmony's father, Adam  Montgomery, and his ex-wife, Kayla's testimony. 00:24:40 - Adam is indicted on an assault charge for hitting Harmony, which might be connected to her disappearance. 00:25:00 - The police identify December 7th, 2019, as the likely date of Harmony's suspected murder. 00:25:44 - Joe Scott discusses the concept of corpus delecti, explaining the importance of finding physical evidence in murder cases. 00:27:20 - The search for evidence intensifies as police and federal teams dissect the family home, leading to a potentially ominous discovery about the family refrigerator. 00:30:40 - Joe Scott highlights the significance of understanding the source and volume of DNA found at a crime scene, particularly blood, and the implications of finding a large volume of blood at a crime scene. 00:32:40 - Jospeph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the process of obtaining search warrants, emphasizing the necessity of specificity in requests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Juni 202331min

In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack unravel the chilling murder case of Shad Thyrion by his girlfriend, Taylor Schabusiness. They discuss the overlooked victim in media coverage, the devastating impacts of drug usage, the murder weapons, and an unconventional dating relationship that culminated in Thyrion's brutal murder.    Time-codes:  00:00 - Introduction. 01:25 - Background and overview of case. 02:30 - JoeScott and Dave debate the media's impact on victims and perpetrators. 05:00 - Details of the drug-involved relationship between Thyrion and Schabusiness. 06:05 - The role of methamphetamine in the crime. 08:50 - The crime scene. 09:30 - Schabusiness's police confession and role in the crime. 13:45 - Thyrion's final moments. 14:55 - Schabusiness's further violent actions. 17:35 - Scientific aspects of post-mortem body state. 20:05 - The process of dismembering a body by a layperson. 21:20 - The tools used in the crime, notably a serrated bread knife. 22:45 - The discovery of the crime scene by the victim's mother. 24:35 - The case specifics involving drugs. 26:15 - Crime scene details and the perpetrator's arrest comments. 26:50 - Outro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Juni 202324min

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. 10:00 - 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.

20 Juni 202332min

In this episode of Body Bags Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack untangle the tragic story of Grant Brace, a promising young athlete who met an untimely end due to extreme physical exertion and dehydration. They discuss the dark side of athletic training, bringing to the forefront the harsh realities of sports conditioning regimes, the lethal risks of medications like Adderall when mismanaged in high-stress physical training, and explore the physiological horrors of severe dehydration.   Time-codes:  00:00 - Introduction. 01:18 - Grant Brace. 04:00 - Discussion on coach accountability and athlete safety. 09:10 - Exploration of Grant's diagnoses and effects of Adderall. 11:55 - Coach responsibility in athlete health and hydration management. 13:30 - Skepticism about university's promoted family-like atmosphere. 16:35 - 'Punishment Hill' and NAIA/NCAA school systems. 20:10 - Grant's final moments and symptoms of extreme dehydration. 28:15 - Criticism of response to Grant's plea for water and the reasons for 'Punishment Hill'. 30:00 - Physiological and psychological impacts of dehydration. 33:15 - Exacerbating conditions due to ADHD, narcolepsy, and Adderall. 34:15 - Grant's post-training condition and coaches' negligence. 35:40 - Impact of dehydration on Grant and the university's settlement. 37:00 - Lack of criminal charges despite allegations of negligence. 37:10 - Conclusion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Juni 202336min

In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dissect the haunting story of Samuel Little, one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. They explore the grim details of Little's crimes, the nationwide investigation that ensued, and the vital role of Little's memory recall in revealing his terrible deeds.   Time-codes:  00:00 - Introduction. 00:30 - Samuel Little. 03:20 - Little's life and methods of recalling his murders. 07:10 - Little's early life and criminal beginnings. 10:25 - Little’s evasion from law enforcement. 13:20 - The rudimentary crime-solving techniques used in the 1970s. 19:05 - The importance of evidence collection in forensic analysis. 22:35 - The procedure consistency of rape kits between 1977 and present day. 23:05 - Introduction of a 1977 case from Macon, Georgia involving an unidentified woman. 26:45 - The role of the preserved rape kit from 1977 in linking Samuel Little to the Macon case. 30:35 - The role of genealogy in solving cold cases. 33:30 - Ethical concerns around personal DNA data on genealogy websites. 34:00 - Potential of genetic genealogy to solve cold cases exemplified with Macon's Jane Doe case. 35:35 - Closure brought to Yvonne Pless's family after her identification. 36:10 - Outro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Juni 202336min

In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack unravel the harrowing and complex case of Cassidy Rainwater. They discuss the crime scene, the intense investigation involving local law enforcement and the FBI, the critical role of digital forensics in modern investigations, and how vital evidence found on a suspect's phone leads them to a chilling exploration of the dark web.   Time-codes:  00:00 - Introduction. 01:15 - Cassidy Rainwater. 03:10 - Dave Mack gives us some background and an overview of the case. 05:50 - The crime scene's location in a rural and isolated area in southwest Missouri. 07:00 - The importance of digital forensics in modern investigations, particularly with photographic evidence. 10:15 - Disturbing photos found on the suspects phone. 13:00 - Disturbing content circulation in the dark web and its potential connection to the case. 16:25 - A small-town sheriff's investigator being contacted by federal agents. 19:35 - Cassidy Rainwater was found in an image suspended from a gantry crane and eviscerated. 22:45 - What could have been the possible motive for the careful labeling and preservation of Cassidy's remains? 24:30 - The process of identifying butchering marks on bones and what these marks can tell us about the tools used. 27:40 - Why were the remains preserved with a date? 29:45 - The tools and techniques one might use to dismember a body. 31:15 - What are "deer coolers"? 33:20 - A current update on the case. 33:45 - Outro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Juni 202332min

In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the tragic saga of America Thayer, a domestic violence victim from Minnesota, whose horrific demise parallels historical methods of capital punishment. They explore the gruesome details of her death, shedding light on a disturbing trend of bystander apathy in today's digital world, the intricate mysteries of the crime scene, the decoding of brutal injury patterns inflicted by seemingly innocuous farming tools, and the critical role that evidence preservation plays in court.    Time-codes:  00:00: Introduction. 00:35: King Charles I. 01:35: Decapitation as a homicide method. 02:35: Joe’s experiences with complex cases involving dismemberments. 04:56: America Thayer's abusive relationship. 07:45: Jo reveals the shocking public execution details of America Thayer, drawing historical parallels. 10:00: Afternoon timing of the crime and its filming by bystanders. 13:42: Machete's typical uses, design, and historical agricultural significance. 15:30: How the murder and decapitation could have occurred within a car's confined space. 18:35: The systematic procedure of crime scene documentation. 19:20: The gruesome crime scene specifics inside America Thayer's car. 23:10: Was America Thayer dead before decapitation? 24:20: Explanation of the morgue process: including body cleaning and external injury identification. 26:45: The role of autopsy photographs in court proceedings. 27:15: America Thayer’s cause of death. 31:50: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. 32:20: Outro of the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Juni 202331min