Leela Livis, 32, dies after having Thanksgiving dinner with her mom. Her sister, Mia Lacey, and Mia's boyfriend, Richard Pegg, hospitalized but survive. It wasn't bad turkey, it was Bad Mom. Gudrun Linda Jean Casper-Leinenkugel, 52, charged with first degree murder in the death of daughter Leela, and two counts of attempted murder of Mia and Richard. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss how the matriarch of the family conducted internet searches for "what happens if I accidentally ingest acetronile?" and "does wine turn into cyanide?" Joe Scott explains how the poison investigation also caused the 2007 death of Michael Schmidt to be re-examined, turns out Schmidt might not have died in a house fire, it looks like he was poisoned by "Bad Mom" as well. 

 

 

 

 


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00:00.28 Introduction Thanksgiving

04:51.38 Murder and attempted murder at Thanksgiving

09:58.33 Cyanide poisoning

14:52.42 Industrial solvent, turns to cyanide when ingested

20:09.64 Poisoning everyone in the house

25:16.95 Tox screen 

30:00.16 Was one person the target? 

35:17.36 Killing your own child

40:31.69 Conclusion

Leela Livis, 32, dies after having Thanksgiving dinner with her mom. Her sister, Mia Lacey, and Mia's boyfriend, Richard Pegg, hospitalized but survive. It wasn't bad turkey, it was Bad Mom. Gudrun Linda Jean Casper-Leinenkugel, 52, charged with first degree murder in the death of daughter Leela, and two counts of attempted murder of Mia and Richard. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss how the matriarch of the family conducted internet searches for "what happens if I accidentally ingest acetronile?" and "does wine turn into cyanide?" Joe Scott explains how the poison investigation also caused the 2007 death of Michael Schmidt to be re-examined, turns out Schmidt might not have died in a house fire, it looks like he was poisoned by "Bad Mom" as well.&nbsp;
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00:00.28 Introduction Thanksgiving
04:51.38 Murder and attempted murder at Thanksgiving
09:58.33 Cyanide poisoning
14:52.42 Industrial solvent, turns to cyanide when ingested
20:09.64 Poisoning everyone in the house
25:16.95 Tox screen&nbsp;
30:00.16 Was one person the target?&nbsp;
35:17.36 Killing your own child
40:31.69 Conclusion

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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Murdering Mom Serves Poison Wine at Thanksgiving Dinner: 1 Daughter DEAD, 2 Wounded

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Mary Theresa Simpson, 12, vanished when she was walking home from a relative's home in March 1964, in Elmira, New York. 

Her beaten and abused body was found four days later, in a wooded area in Southport. 

Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack go back in time to discover what happened to Mary Simpson and why police could not find a suspect to arrest, and charge with the rape and murder of a little girl.

They also discuss how, after 60 years, the case was broken wide open due to great police work in 1964. Coupled with exceptional science work by Othram, a suspect has been named after 60 years of questions.

Another cold case thawed by www.dnasolves.com.

Transcribe Highlights
00:03.38 Introduction

01:03.48 Cold Cases - Time Marches On 

04:51.96 March 19, 1964 Mary Simpson, 12, vanishes

10:27.83 Suspect jammed twigs, grass, dirt into Mary;s mouth

15:06.68 Area has not changed much since 1964

20:18.94 Targeting of individuals

25:06.14 Subject would have known where they were going

30:06.65 Othram can begin a case with $7,500

36:17.78 Teaching students to triangulate a scene

41:28.48 Conclusion 

 

 

 

Mary Theresa Simpson, 12, vanished when she was walking home from a relative's home in March 1964, in Elmira, New York.&nbsp;
Her beaten and abused body was found four days later, in a wooded area in Southport.&nbsp;
Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack go back in time to discover what happened to Mary Simpson and why police could not find a suspect to arrest, and charge with the rape and murder of a little girl.
They also discuss how, after 60 years, the case was broken wide open due to great police work in 1964. Coupled with exceptional <a href="https://dnasolves.com/articles/elmira-police-department-fbi-1964-mary-theresa-simpson/">science work by Othram</a>, a suspect has been named after 60 years of questions.
Another cold case thawed by <a href="http://www.dnasolves.com">www.dnasolves.com</a>.
Transcribe Highlights 00:03.38 Introduction
01:03.48 Cold Cases - Time Marches On&nbsp;
04:51.96 March 19, 1964 Mary Simpson, 12, vanishes
10:27.83 Suspect jammed twigs, grass, dirt into Mary;s mouth
15:06.68 Area has not changed much since 1964
20:18.94 Targeting of individuals
25:06.14 Subject would have known where they were going
30:06.65 Othram can begin a case with $7,500
36:17.78 Teaching students to triangulate a scene
41:28.48 Conclusion&nbsp;
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COLD CASE SOLVED! 1964 Murder of Mary Simpson, 12: Killer Named After 60 Years!

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11-year-old Jordan Weems writes a note to his mom; "Dear mom, I love you because you are smart, kind and very loving. That's what I love about you." Five years after writing that note to his adoptive mother, Spring Weems, Jordan Weems allegedly beats her to death with a hammer, puts her body in a trash dumpster and rolls it to the curb. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack go behind the headlines to take a look at the crime scene, the kitchen of a home in a suburb of Oklahoma City to try and understand how a 16-year-old boy, would be charged as an adult for the murder of his adoptive mother. 

 

 

 

 

 


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00:01.43 Introduction  
 
00:24.64 Joe Scott, not a Handyman

04:28.06 Jordan Weems, 16, charged with killing 
adoptive mother

08:05.40 Parenting and discipline

13:09.27 Ripping of skin

18:10.56 Weapon of opportunity

23:30.58 Body of Spring Weems in trashcan

29:06.62 Victim beaten while on ground

34:34.95 Blood would have been everywhere

39:02.52 Blood in hair, like a mop

43:29.34 Conclusion

 

 

11-year-old Jordan Weems writes a note to his mom; "Dear mom, I love you because you are smart, kind and very loving. That's what I love about you." Five years after writing that note to his adoptive mother, Spring Weems, Jordan Weems allegedly beats her to death with a hammer, puts her body in a trash dumpster and rolls it to the curb. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack go behind the headlines to take a look at the crime scene, the kitchen of a home in a suburb of Oklahoma City to try and understand how a 16-year-old boy, would be charged as an adult for the murder of his adoptive mother.&nbsp;
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00:01.43 Introduction &nbsp; &nbsp; 00:24.64 Joe Scott, not a Handyman
04:28.06 Jordan Weems, 16, charged with killing&nbsp; adoptive mother
08:05.40 Parenting and discipline
13:09.27 Ripping of skin
18:10.56 Weapon of opportunity
23:30.58 Body of Spring Weems in trashcan
29:06.62 Victim beaten while on ground
34:34.95 Blood would have been everywhere
39:02.52 Blood in hair, like a mop
43:29.34 Conclusion
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Teen's Savage Hammer Attack Leaves Mom Dead; Face and Head - Deformed. 

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On April 3, 2025, two girls ate chocolate-covered raspberries.

Four days later, Ines de Bedout, 14, and Emilia Forero, 13, pass away. They were reportedly poisoned with thallium, injected into the raspberries.

Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack find the bottom of the truth barrel and share how an entrepreneur contestant on "Shark Tank" wins the grand prize, and loses her boyfriend.

She also allegedly kills his daughter, travels the world while on Interpol's Most Wanted list, only to jump in the Thames after arriving in Great Britain.

Transcribe Highlights
00:01.91 Introduction - The Thames

02:33.39 Poison deaths 

06:28.24 Woman flees to Great Britain, jumps in Thames

12:14.90 Suspect accused of Poison child of former boyfriend

17:46.65 Substances that are now illegal

23:32.66 What would symptoms look like?

28:36.25 2 girls dead, one girl with "life changing injuries"

34:05.06 Lithium batteries and thallium

39:13.40 Conclusion

On April 3, 2025, two girls ate chocolate-covered raspberries.
Four days later, Ines de Bedout, 14, and Emilia Forero, 13, pass away. They were reportedly poisoned with thallium, injected into the raspberries.
Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack find the bottom of the truth barrel and share how an entrepreneur contestant on "Shark Tank" wins the grand prize, and loses her boyfriend.
She also allegedly kills his daughter, travels the world while on Interpol's Most Wanted list, only to jump in the Thames after arriving in Great Britain.
Transcribe Highlights 00:01.91 Introduction - The Thames
02:33.39 Poison deaths&nbsp;
06:28.24 Woman flees to Great Britain, jumps in Thames
12:14.90 Suspect accused of Poison child of former boyfriend
17:46.65 Substances that are now illegal
23:32.66 What would symptoms look like?
28:36.25 2 girls dead, one girl with "life changing injuries"
34:05.06 Lithium batteries and thallium
39:13.40 Conclusion

Killer 'Shark Tank' Contestant Allegedly Murders Teen Daughter of Ex: Revenge!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/4a42ca14-992c-4cc5-925f-b3e601820122/transcript

Murdering Mom Serves Poison Wine at Thanksgiving Dinner: 1 Daughter DEAD, 2 Wounded

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