Lori Paige, a 12-year-old student at Griffin Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida, stood out as one of paraprofessional Margaret Summers' favorite students. Summers described her as attentive and smart. But Lori vanished.

Nearly two years later, authorities found Lori’s body and charged her father.

Lori and her father followed a routine. He worked nights while trusted adults stayed nearby to help if needed. The day Lori disappeared, her father left for work as usual. When he returned home, he reported Lori missing.

Joining Nancy Grace Today: 
Margie Summers - Paraprofessional at Griffin Middle School (close with Lori Paige at school, organized search for Lori); Facebook: Margaret Adams Summers
Kathleen Murphy - North Carolina, Family Attorney
Dr. Bethany Marshall– Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills); X: @DrBethanyLive/ Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall; Appearing in the new show, “Paris in Love” on Peacock
Sheryl McCollum– Forensics Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder; Host of Podcast: “Zone 7;” X: @149Zone7ps
​Nicole Partin – CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter; X: @nicolepartin
Meghan Krein - Director of Communications and PR at Child Help

Lori Paige, a 12-year-old student at Griffin Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida, stood out as one of paraprofessional Margaret Summers' favorite students. Summers described her as attentive and smart. But Lori vanished.
Nearly two years later, authorities found Lori&rsquo;s body and charged her father.
Lori and her father followed a routine. He worked nights while trusted adults stayed nearby to help if needed. The day Lori disappeared, her father left for work as usual. When he returned home, he reported Lori missing.
Joining Nancy Grace Today:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Margie Summers - Paraprofessional at Griffin Middle School (close with Lori Paige at school, organized search for Lori); Facebook: Margaret Adams Summers</li>
<li><a href="TriangleDivorceLawyers.com">Kathleen Murphy</a> - North Carolina, Family Attorney</li>
<li><a href="http://drbethanymarshall.com/">Dr. Bethany Marshall</a>&ndash; Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills); X: @DrBethanyLive/ Instagram &amp; TikTok: drbethanymarshall; Appearing in the new show, &ldquo;Paris in Love&rdquo; on Peacock</li>
<li><a href="https://www.crimeonline.com/zone7/">Sheryl McCollum</a>&ndash; Forensics Expert &amp; Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder; Host of Podcast: &ldquo;Zone 7;&rdquo; X: @149Zone7ps</li>
<li>​Nicole Partin &ndash; CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter; X: @nicolepartin</li>
<li><a href="childhelp.org">Meghan Krein</a> - Director of Communications and PR at Child Help</li>
</ul>

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Missing Lori Paige, 12, Body Found,  Arrest Made

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Content Warning: This episode discusses the deaths of individuals. If you’re sensitive to this topic, this episode may not be for you.

In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns reflects on how celebration and death often share the same season. From Christmas music echoing through the medical examiner's office to a door-decorating contest that nearly led to suspension, he recalls the unusual ways morgue culture adapts to the holidays. Dr. Crowns also recounts a corporate holiday party that ended in homicide, explains the science behind neck injuries, and remembers the “death watch” he and his father kept while delivering newspapers to those who died alone during the most festive time of the year.



Highlights

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

• (0:45) Christmas music in the morgue and a memory that tested family tolerance

• (3:45) Door-decorating competitions from residency and the Rudolph controversy

• (7:30) Holiday parties, the rumored poisoning case, and the politics of the potluck table

• (11:00) The dangers of open bars at holiday office parties and a rivalry gone wrong

• (14:00) Understanding subarachnoid hemorrhages, vertebral artery tears, and blunt-force trauma

• (17:45) Decomposition and the reality of those who die unnoticed, leading to the “death watch” lessons learned on a paper route

• (22:15) Closing reflections: the importance of checking in on others during the holiday season



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’t keep it to yourself—follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave us a review.

Content Warning: This episode discusses the deaths of individuals. If you&rsquo;re sensitive to&nbsp;this topic, this episode may not be for you.
In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns&nbsp;reflects on how celebration and death often share the same season. From Christmas&nbsp;music echoing through the medical examiner's office to a door-decorating contest that&nbsp;nearly led to suspension, he recalls the unusual ways morgue culture adapts to the&nbsp;holidays. Dr. Crowns also recounts a corporate holiday party that ended in homicide,&nbsp;explains the science behind neck injuries, and remembers the &ldquo;death watch&rdquo; he and his&nbsp;father kept while delivering newspapers to those who died alone during the most festive&nbsp;time of the year. 
Highlights
&bull; (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns
&bull; (0:45) Christmas music in the morgue and a memory that tested family tolerance
&bull; (3:45) Door-decorating competitions from residency and the Rudolph controversy
&bull; (7:30) Holiday parties, the rumored poisoning case, and the politics of the potluck&nbsp;table
&bull; (11:00) The dangers of open bars at holiday office parties and a rivalry gone wrong
&bull; (14:00) Understanding subarachnoid hemorrhages, vertebral artery tears, and&nbsp;blunt-force trauma
&bull; (17:45) Decomposition and the reality of those who die unnoticed, leading to the&nbsp;&ldquo;death watch&rdquo; lessons learned on a paper route
&bull; (22:15) Closing reflections: the importance of checking in on others during the&nbsp;holiday season 
About the Host: Dr. Kendall Crowns
Dr. Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally&nbsp;recognized forensic pathologist. He las led death investigations in Travis County, Fort&nbsp;Worth, Chicago, and Kansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies&nbsp;and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to&nbsp;Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings unparalleled insight into the strange,&nbsp;grisly, and sometimes absurd realities of forensic pathology. 
About the Show
Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable&nbsp;world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each&nbsp;episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom.&nbsp;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&nbsp;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.

Mayhem in the Morgue | Holidays

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Here's some of our top stories this week:

Sources claim Nick Reiner was diagnosed with Schizophrenia before parents were murdered and the recent medication change "made him erratic and dangerous" 

A scathing lawsuit is calling out a hospital - accusing them of gross negligence after a granny's skull chunk it tossed out - in a bone blunder. They offered a $25 gas card to make up for the error. 

The individual suspected of last week's mass shooting at Brown University has been discovered deceased in a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire, following a six-day multi-state manhunt.

The arrest of sixty-eight-year-old Joe Campbell, a once-celebrated children’s pastor now accused of first-degree rape and lewd acts involving a child under sixteen, marks what survivors say is a long-overdue reckoning more than forty years in the making. 

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Here's some of our top stories this week:
Sources claim Nick Reiner was diagnosed with Schizophrenia before parents were murdered and the recent medication change "made him erratic and dangerous"&nbsp;
A scathing lawsuit is calling out a hospital - accusing them of gross negligence after a granny's skull chunk it tossed out - in a bone blunder. They offered a $25 gas card to make up for the error.&nbsp;
The individual suspected of last week's mass shooting at Brown University has been discovered deceased in a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire, following a six-day multi-state manhunt.
The arrest of sixty-eight-year-old Joe Campbell, a once-celebrated children&rsquo;s pastor now accused of first-degree rape and lewd acts involving a child under sixteen, marks what survivors say is a long-overdue reckoning more than forty years in the making.&nbsp;
Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.&rdquo;

Nick Reiner Schizophrenia Treatment, New Meds Before Parents Murder "Made Him Erratic" | CRIME ALERT RECAP SATURDAY 12.20.2025

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Holly Bobo, a beautiful young nursing student, disappears from her family home in Darden, Tennessee. She is last seen by her brother, Clint, walking into the woods at the back of their property with a man wearing camouflage who looks familiar.

The Holly Bobo murder case returns to court years after a Tennessee man’s conviction. A new legal filing has emerged, requesting a new trial based on statements made by a key trial witness who now claims to be recanting his testimony—the same testimony that helped convict his friend. Holly's case has already faced several setbacks over the years; could this be another?

At the time of her disappearance, Holly Bobo was a 20-year-old nursing student at the University of Tennessee at Martin, attending classes at the Parsons Center. She lived with her parents and brother. On the morning of her disappearance, Clint, Holly's brother, was awakened by a noise outside the home.

Believing he heard and saw his sister talking with her boyfriend, he thought nothing was wrong. However, when Clint spoke to their mother, she immediately sensed something was wrong and frantically called 911.

That morning, Holly had woken up at 4:30 a.m. to study for an exam. Around 7:30 a.m., she answered a call from her boyfriend, Drew Scott, who was out turkey hunting.

By that time, Holly's parents had already left for work, and Clint was still asleep. Twelve minutes later, Holly made her final cell phone call. 

Now her convicted killer wants a new trial.  His then attorney testifies that she does not believe she was an effective counsel. She sites depression and being overwhelmed by the  volume of evidence. The judge will her more testimony this month.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Ben Powers - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Legal Powers
Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, AngelaArnoldMD.com, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital,
Todd G. Shipley, CFE, CFCE - Cyber Crime Expert, and Author: “Investigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace;" X: @webcase
Dr. Kendall Crowns -  Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), NEW Podcast --- launching on April 7th, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
Shane Deitert - Former Assignment Editor for WATN in Memphis
Dave Mack- Crime Stories Investigative Reporter

Holly Bobo, a beautiful young nursing student, disappears from her family home in Darden, Tennessee. She is last seen by her brother, Clint, walking into the woods at the back of their property with a man wearing camouflage who looks familiar.
The Holly Bobo murder case returns to court years after a Tennessee man&rsquo;s conviction. A new legal filing has emerged, requesting a new trial based on statements made by a key trial witness who now claims to be recanting his testimony&mdash;the same testimony that helped convict his friend. Holly's case has already faced several setbacks over the years; could this be another?
At the time of her disappearance, Holly Bobo was a 20-year-old nursing student at the University of Tennessee at Martin, attending classes at the Parsons Center. She lived with her parents and brother. On the morning of her disappearance, Clint, Holly's brother, was awakened by a noise outside the home.
Believing he heard and saw his sister talking with her boyfriend, he thought nothing was wrong. However, when Clint spoke to their mother, she immediately sensed something was wrong and frantically called 911.
That morning, Holly had woken up at 4:30 a.m. to study for an exam. Around 7:30 a.m., she answered a call from her boyfriend, Drew Scott, who was out turkey hunting.
By that time, Holly's parents had already left for work, and Clint was still asleep. Twelve minutes later, Holly made her final cell phone call.&nbsp;
Now her convicted killer wants a new trial.&nbsp; His then attorney testifies that she does not believe she was an effective counsel. She sites depression and being overwhelmed by the&nbsp; volume of evidence. The judge will her more testimony this month.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://legalpowers.com/">Ben Powers</a> - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Legal Powers</li>
<li>Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, AngelaArnoldMD.com, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital,</li>
<li><a href="https://darkintel.info/">Todd G. Shipley</a>, CFE, CFCE - Cyber Crime Expert, and Author: &ldquo;Investigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace;" X: @webcase</li>
<li>Dr. Kendall Crowns -&nbsp; Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), NEW Podcast --- launching on April 7th, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)</li>
<li>Shane Deitert - Former Assignment Editor for WATN in Memphis</li>
<li>Dave Mack- Crime Stories Investigative Reporter</li>
</ul>

NURSING STUDENT HOLLY BOBO GOES INTO THE WOODS AND VANISHES: KILLER WANTS NEW TRIAL

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Missing Lori Paige, 12, Body Found, Arrest Made

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