In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns picks up where Part One left off, returning to the Traci Todd case, where dental work found in a damaged skull helped identify the victim and a confession later clarified her cause of death was strangulation. He then continues through the four categories of dismemberment, from defensive and offensive mutilation to aggressive and necromantic cases. Dr. Crowns wraps up the episode by returning to the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case, pointing out the nearly two-week gap between her death and her eventual dismemberment and the lingering questions about what happened during that time.



Mentioned in the Episode:

Mayhem in the Morgue | Death and Dismemberment: Part 1

Mayhem in the Morgue | Ghost Stories

Mayhem in the Morgue | Mom Stuff

Mayhem in the Morgue | The Bully



Highlights:

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

(0:30) Recap of the D4VD case, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and the four categories of dismemberment

(1:00) Returning to the Traci Todd case after a human skull is discovered in Beaubien Woods

(4:30) Identifying Traci Todd through previous dental work and what the recovered remains reveal

(5:30) Why Traci’s cause of death was difficult to determine and how Kevin Williams’ mistakes helped connect the case

(6:15) Defensive dismemberment, the Traci Todd case, and how cutting a body apart can conceal cause of death

(6:45) Offensive mutilation, mental illness and Dr. Crowns’ related case from “Ghost Stories”

(7:30) Aggressive mutilation, decapitation, and Dr. Crowns’ related case from “Mom Stuff"

(8:30) Necromantic mutilation, body-part retention, and the disturbing forensic conference presentation Dr. Crowns still remembers

(17:00) Returning to the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case and the timeline between death, dismemberment, and disposal



About the Host:

Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He has 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 sharp medical insight and dark humor to the often-misunderstood 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 a review.

In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns picks up&nbsp;where Part One left off, returning to the Traci Todd case, where dental work found in a damaged&nbsp;skull helped identify the victim and a confession later clarified her cause of death was&nbsp;strangulation. He then continues through the four categories of dismemberment, from defensive&nbsp;and offensive mutilation to aggressive and necromantic cases. Dr. Crowns wraps up the episode&nbsp;by returning to the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case, pointing out the nearly two-week gap&nbsp;between her death and her eventual dismemberment and the lingering questions about what&nbsp;happened during that time. 
Mentioned in the Episode:
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayhem-in-the-morgue-death-and-dismemberment-part-1/id1834709025?i=1000766430220">Mayhem in the Morgue | Death and Dismemberment: Part 1</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayhem-in-the-morgue-ghost-stories/id1834709025?i=1000734031022">Mayhem in the Morgue | Ghost Stories</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayhem-in-the-morgue-mom-stuff/id1834709025?i=1000757254418">Mayhem in the Morgue | Mom Stuff</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayhem-in-the-morgue-the-bully/id1834709025?i=1000723711524">Mayhem in the Morgue | The Bully</a> 
Highlights:
(0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns
(0:30) Recap of the D4VD case, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and the four categories&nbsp;of dismemberment
(1:00) Returning to the Traci Todd case after a human skull is discovered in&nbsp;Beaubien Woods
(4:30) Identifying Traci Todd through previous dental work and what the recovered&nbsp;remains reveal
(5:30) Why Traci&rsquo;s cause of death was difficult to determine and how Kevin Williams&rsquo;&nbsp;mistakes helped connect the case
(6:15) Defensive dismemberment, the Traci Todd case, and how cutting a body apart&nbsp;can conceal cause of death
(6:45) Offensive mutilation, mental illness and Dr. Crowns&rsquo; related case from &ldquo;Ghost&nbsp;Stories&rdquo;
(7:30) Aggressive mutilation, decapitation, and Dr. Crowns&rsquo; related case from &ldquo;Mom&nbsp;Stuff"
(8:30) Necromantic mutilation, body-part retention, and the disturbing forensic&nbsp;conference presentation Dr. Crowns still remembers
(17:00) Returning to the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case and the timeline between&nbsp;death, dismemberment, and disposal 
About the Host:
Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He has 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 sharp medical insight and dark humor to the often-misunderstood&nbsp;realities of forensic pathology. 
About the Show:
Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world&nbsp;of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode&nbsp;delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows&nbsp;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&nbsp;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; follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review.

It's chaos, blood and body parts. Join Dr. Kendall Crowns each week as he discusses stories and cases from his over 35-year journey of death from the tornado alley of Kansas, the bloody Memphis shoreline of the muddy Mississippi river, the ultra-violence of Chicago, and finally the Methamphetamine fueled insanity of Texas -- encompassing his days as an autopsy tech, medical student, resident/fellow and finally as a medical examiner. Stories range from humorous to horrifying and cover a wide variety of topics from week to week. You will never know what you will hear, be it courtroom drama, decapitations, gangland shootings, feet with no body, or chihuahuas feasting on the flesh of decomposing bodies. The cases will never end. It will always be different and there is never a dull moment. So, tune in each week and climb aboard, your nightmares will never be the same

It's chaos, blood and body parts. Join Dr. Kendall Crowns each week as he discusses stories and cases from his over 35-year journey of death from the tornado alley of Kansas, the bloody Memphis shoreline of the muddy Mississippi river, the ultra-violence of Chicago, and finally the Methamphetamine fueled insanity of Texas -- encompassing his days as an autopsy tech, medical student, resident/fellow and finally as a medical examiner. Stories range from humorous to horrifying and cover a wide variety of topics from week to week. You will never know what you will hear, be it courtroom drama, decapitations, gangland shootings, feet with no body, or chihuahuas feasting on the flesh of decomposing bodies. The cases will never end. It will always be different and there is never a dull moment. So, tune in each week and climb aboard, your nightmares will never be the same

Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns

Mayhem in the Morgue | Death and Dismemberment: Part 2

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