Lovetta Armstead and her young daughter Jazzmen face a nightmarish reality: they are murdered in cold blood by Gary Green within the walls of their own home, the very space that should be their sanctuary. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve into the complexities of this chilling case, from Lovetta's thwarted plans to escape her malevolent partner to the unsettling psychology driving Green's actions. The episode uncovers letters that reveal Lovetta's intentions to leave her husband and the twisted psychology behind Green's devastating actions. With commentary on sharp and incised wounds, duct tape restraints, and a myriad of forensic evidence, this episode serves as a haunting yet informative dive into the harsh realities that forensic professionals confront in their quest for justice.

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00:00:20 — Joseph Scott Morgan sets the tone with personal anecdotes about death and introduces the spine-chilling family murder case.

00:03:00 — Dave Mack provides further context on the Armstead family and the malevolent Gary Green.

00:05:00 — Mack shares Lovetta Armstead’s gut-wrenching letters that reveal her desire to escape from Green; one particular letter outlines his calculated intentions to annihilate his family.

00:08:23 — Sharp force injuries are explained by Morgan, introducing listeners to the intricacies of homicidal drowning.

00:09:16 — Discussion of the brevity of Gary Green and Lovetta Armstead's marriage and the circumstances that led up to the fatal event.

00:10:24 — Morgan elaborates on the calculated tactics employed by Green, emphasizing his control over the fatal situation.

00:13:24 — The sequence of the murders is discussed by Morgan, suggesting the chilling possibility that Jazzmen was made to witness her mother’s murder.

00:15:42 — Incised wounds versus stab wounds are clarified, enlightening listeners on how these affect the body differently.

00:16:20 — The aftermath of a stabbing is graphically detailed, spotlighting the ensuing blood and damage.

00:18:40 — Jazzmen’s autopsy details are revealed, including the heartbreaking signs that she struggled until her last breath.

00:21:00 — The complexities of determining fatal stab wounds. 

00:24:36 — Joe Scott discusses the frightful reality of internal bleeding, especially in cases involving multiple stab wounds.

00:27:01 — Causes of death like hypoxia and signs of drowning are detailed by Morgan, rounding out the episode’s comprehensive forensic analysis.

00:30:39 — Joseph Scott Morgan comments on the chilling aftermath and Gary Green’s actions post-crime, wrapping up the episode with a look at the ultimate consequences.

00:32:20 — A recount of the dreadful discovery made by the surviving siblings. 

00:32:40 — The timeline of the crime’s aftermath, including Gary Green’s eventual death sentence.

Lovetta Armstead and her young daughter Jazzmen face a nightmarish reality: they are murdered in cold blood by Gary Green within the walls of their own home, the very space that should be their sanctuary. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve into the complexities of this chilling case, from Lovetta's thwarted plans to escape her malevolent partner to the unsettling psychology driving Green's actions. The episode uncovers letters that reveal Lovetta's intentions to leave her husband and the twisted psychology behind Green's devastating actions. With commentary on sharp and incised wounds, duct tape restraints, and a myriad of forensic evidence, this episode serves as a haunting yet informative dive into the harsh realities that forensic professionals confront in their quest for justice.
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Time codes:
00:00:20 — Joseph Scott Morgan sets the tone with personal anecdotes about death and introduces the spine-chilling family murder case.
00:03:00 — Dave Mack provides further context on the Armstead family and the malevolent Gary Green.
00:05:00 — Mack shares Lovetta Armstead’s gut-wrenching letters that reveal her desire to escape from Green; one particular letter outlines his calculated intentions to annihilate his family.
00:08:23 — Sharp force injuries are explained by Morgan, introducing listeners to the intricacies of homicidal drowning.
00:09:16 — Discussion of the brevity of Gary Green and Lovetta Armstead's marriage and the circumstances that led up to the fatal event.
00:10:24 — Morgan elaborates on the calculated tactics employed by Green, emphasizing his control over the fatal situation.
00:13:24 — The sequence of the murders is discussed by Morgan, suggesting the chilling possibility that Jazzmen was made to witness her mother’s murder.
00:15:42 — Incised wounds versus stab wounds are clarified, enlightening listeners on how these affect the body differently.
00:16:20 — The aftermath of a stabbing is graphically detailed, spotlighting the ensuing blood and damage.
00:18:40 — Jazzmen’s autopsy details are revealed, including the heartbreaking signs that she struggled until her last breath.
00:21:00 — The complexities of determining fatal stab wounds. 
00:24:36 — Joe Scott discusses the frightful reality of internal bleeding, especially in cases involving multiple stab wounds.
00:27:01 — Causes of death like hypoxia and signs of drowning are detailed by Morgan, rounding out the episode’s comprehensive forensic analysis.
00:30:39 — Joseph Scott Morgan comments on the chilling aftermath and Gary Green’s actions post-crime, wrapping up the episode with a look at the ultimate consequences.
00:32:20 — A recount of the dreadful discovery made by the surviving siblings. 
00:32:40 — The timeline of the crime’s aftermath, including Gary Green’s eventual death sentence.

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Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

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Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan:  When Home Isn't Safe,  A Dissection of the Armstead Case

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