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Content Warning: This episode discusses the death of an individual. If you’re sensitive tothis topic, this episode may not be for you.

Proximity has a way of revealing character, especially when the walls are thin, and patience runs thinner. In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns reflects on neighbors whose actions left an enduring impression. From a disruptive medical school neighbor whose behavior eroded routine and focus to a volatile homeowner whose actions escalated into gunfire and a contested death investigation, Dr. Crowns traces how proximity can transform daily life.



Highlights

• (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns

• (0:45) Medical school housing and the quiet routine that made it work

• (2:15) A new upstairs neighbor and the slow collapse of routine and focus

• (4:45) Noise confrontation and the limits of courtesy

• (6:00) Retaliation by anonymous landline calls

• (10:15) Finals arrive and behaviors spiral

• (13:30) Years later, a new home brings a new kind of conflict

• (16:00) A routine afternoon in the backyard turns violent

• (18:00) Law enforcement responds, but the behavior continues

• (22:30) A familiar face arrives in the morgue

• (25:00) Gunshot wound analysis and suicide determination



About the Host: Dr. Kendall Crowns

Dr. Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He las led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, and Kansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings unparalleled insight into the strange, grisly, and sometimes absurd realities of forensic pathology.



About the Show

Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations.



Connect and Learn More

Learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on Linkedin. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace and follow Mayhem in the Morgue where you get your podcasts.



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Listen to Mayhem in the Morgue on all podcast platforms: https://link.podtrac.com/MayhemMorgue
Content Warning:&nbsp;This episode discusses the death of an individual. If you&rsquo;re sensitive tothis topic, this episode may not be for you.
Proximity has a way of revealing character, especially when the walls are thin, and&nbsp;patience runs thinner. In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner&nbsp;Dr. Kendall Crowns reflects on neighbors whose actions left an enduring impression. From&nbsp;a disruptive medical school neighbor whose behavior eroded routine and focus to a&nbsp;volatile homeowner whose actions escalated into gunfire and a contested death&nbsp;investigation, Dr. Crowns traces how proximity can transform daily life. 
Highlights
&bull; (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns
&bull; (0:45) Medical school housing and the quiet routine that made it work
&bull; (2:15) A new upstairs neighbor and the slow collapse of routine and focus
&bull; (4:45) Noise confrontation and the limits of courtesy
&bull; (6:00) Retaliation by anonymous landline calls
&bull; (10:15) Finals arrive and behaviors spiral
&bull; (13:30) Years later, a new home brings a new kind of conflict
&bull; (16:00) A routine afternoon in the backyard turns violent
&bull; (18:00) Law enforcement responds, but the behavior continues
&bull; (22:30) A familiar face arrives in the morgue
&bull; (25:00) Gunshot wound analysis and suicide determination 
About the Host: Dr. Kendall Crowns
Dr. Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He las led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, and Kansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings unparalleled insight into the strange, grisly, and sometimes absurd realities of forensic pathology. 
About the Show
Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations. 
Connect and Learn More
Learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on Linkedin. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace and follow Mayhem in the Morgue where you get your podcasts. 
If you liked this episode, don&rsquo;t keep it to yourself&mdash;follow the show, share it with a friend,&nbsp;and leave us a review.

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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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

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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MAYHEM IN THE MORGUE | Neighbors

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