A body is found. Investigators are called, but who's going to show up? Will it be a coroner or a medical examiner?  Today on Body Bags, former death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan answers the question: What's the difference?

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A body is found. Investigators are called, but who's going to show up? Will it be a coroner or a medical examiner? Today on Body Bags, former death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan answers the question: What's the difference? Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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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Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan

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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A body is found. Investigators are called, but who's going to show up?

Coroner Versus Medical Examiner

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On October 17, 2025, a normal morning starts as a New York mother sees her children off to school.

After returning from taking her youngest daughter to school, an intruder attacks Aleena Asif after sneaking into her home while she was away.

Aleena loses her life during the struggle.

Now, according to the County of Nassau District Attorney, an arrest has been made in the case.

Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack go inside the home of Aleena Asif and break down her murder at the hands of her estranged husband, who is accused of smothering the mother of his children with Cyanide and Acid.


Transcribe Highlights 

00:00.07 Introduction - Snack foods

02:08.31 Cyanide

04:55.10 Marie Hilley using arsenic

10:07.92 Mom taking kids to school, at home, death awaits

15:14.60 Why did school not call the father?

20:21.43 Qureshi uses rag dipped in cyanide and acid

24:57.85 Acid would make skin look red or even turn brown

29:49.11 Workers have to worry about cyanide

35:06.94 Did suspect plan to torture

38:50.95 Conclusion 

 

On October 17, 2025, a normal morning starts as a New York mother sees her children off to school.
After returning from taking her youngest daughter to school, an intruder attacks Aleena Asif after sneaking into her home while she was away.
Aleena loses her life during the struggle.
Now, according to the <a href="https://nassauda.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1907">County of Nassau District Attorney</a>, an arrest has been made in the case.
Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack go inside the home of Aleena Asif and break down her murder at the hands of her estranged husband, who is accused of smothering the mother of his children with Cyanide and Acid.
 Transcribe Highlights&nbsp;
00:00.07 Introduction - Snack foods
02:08.31 Cyanide
04:55.10 Marie Hilley using arsenic
10:07.92 Mom taking kids to school, at home, death awaits
15:14.60 Why did school not call the father?
20:21.43 Qureshi uses rag dipped in cyanide and acid
24:57.85 Acid would make skin look red or even turn brown
29:49.11 Workers have to worry about cyanide
35:06.94 Did suspect plan to torture
38:50.95 Conclusion&nbsp;
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Death by Cyanide: Man Surprises Wife With Cyanide and Acid Attack

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The Torso Killer is back in the news again as Richard Cottingham confesses to the 1965 murder of 18-year-old nursing student, Alys Eberhardt, in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Cottingham will not be prosecuted for the murder, the admission allows the city of Fair Lawn to close the case, maybe provide an answer for family who have waited decades to know what happened to their loved one. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dig into the story of the "Torso Killer", the "Time Square Killer" Richard Cottingham. He confesses to a cold case from 1965, will there be more?

 

 

 

 

 


Transcribe Highlights
00:00.28 Introduction - Decade, getting older

02:53.32 Deathbed confessions

06:23.91 Will confession aid in healing?

11:38.74 The last woman attacked, survived

16:56.79 Rodney Alcala worked at BCBS at same time

22:56.31 Torso killer - attacked with a knife, but killings were strangling

29:00.70 Heroic woman survived and caused Torso Killer to be caught

35:11.48 Telling tales for benefits in prison

40:03.03 Bodies try to heal

45:16.76 Torture killing

46:02.07 Conclusion

 

The Torso Killer is back in the news again as Richard Cottingham confesses to the 1965 murder of 18-year-old nursing student, Alys Eberhardt, in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Cottingham will not be prosecuted for the murder, the admission allows the city of Fair Lawn to close the case, maybe provide an answer for family who have waited decades to know what happened to their loved one. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dig into the story of the "Torso Killer", the "Time Square Killer" Richard Cottingham. He confesses to a cold case from 1965, will there be more?
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 Transcribe Highlights 00:00.28 Introduction - Decade, getting older
02:53.32 Deathbed confessions
06:23.91 Will confession aid in healing?
11:38.74 The last woman attacked, survived
16:56.79 Rodney Alcala worked at BCBS at same time
22:56.31 Torso killer - attacked with a knife, but killings were strangling
29:00.70 Heroic woman survived and caused Torso Killer to be caught
35:11.48 Telling tales for benefits in prison
40:03.03 Bodies try to heal
45:16.76 Torture killing
46:02.07 Conclusion
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SHOCKING! "Torso Killer" Strikes Again! Confesses to 1965 Cold Case Murder, Nursing Student, 18

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/25dced69-4f9c-45f7-92ae-b3cf0187ebc7/transcript

Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have uncovered disturbing details in connection with an alleged 34-year-old grave robber.

Police arrested Jonathan Gerlach, of Ephrata, as he left Mount Moriah Cemetery “holding a burlap bag, crow bar, and other assorted items.” He’s now facing over 500 criminal charges in connection to alleged break-ins, including 100 counts of abuse of a corpse, desecration, theft, and more.

The reported burglaries started in early November and continued until December, according to the Delaware County, Office of the District Attorney. Police arrested Gerlach on January 6.

Now, Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dig up the dirt on the grave robber who allegedly has over 100 human skulls in his house, as well as mummified body parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transcribe Highlights
00:03.45 Introduction - Mount Moriah

03:34.68 Grave Robber

07:41.62 Body prep and time

12:13.30 Glass allowing body to be viewed 

17:59.99 Flies in Pa draw attention of neighbors

23:36.50 Don't step on center of cement over a grave

29:37.59 Gerlach basement

34:39.35 Driving skull to Chicago to sell 

40:00.95 Too much done in 60 days time

43:00.46 Conclusion

 

Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have uncovered disturbing details in connection with an alleged 34-year-old grave robber.
Police arrested Jonathan Gerlach, of Ephrata, as he left Mount Moriah Cemetery &ldquo;holding a burlap bag, crow bar, and other assorted items.&rdquo; He&rsquo;s now facing over 500 criminal charges in connection to alleged break-ins, including 100 counts of abuse of a corpse, desecration, theft, and more.
The reported burglaries started in early November and continued until December,&nbsp;<a href="https://delcoda.com/news/delaware-county-da-tanner-rouse-announces-arrest-and-charges-against-suspect-in-graveyard-burglaries/">according to the Delaware County, Office of the District Attorney</a>. Police arrested Gerlach on January 6.
Now, Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dig up the dirt on the grave robber who allegedly has over 100 human skulls in his house, as well as mummified body parts.
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Transcribe Highlights 00:03.45 Introduction - Mount Moriah
03:34.68 Grave Robber
07:41.62 Body prep and time
12:13.30 Glass allowing body to be viewed&nbsp;
17:59.99 Flies in Pa draw attention of neighbors
23:36.50 Don't step on center of cement over a grave
29:37.59 Gerlach basement
34:39.35 Driving skull to Chicago to sell&nbsp;
40:00.95 Too much done in 60 days time
43:00.46 Conclusion
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Grave Robber Caught With Skull in Backseat! 100 Skeletal Remains in Home! 

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