In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns continues Doggy Death Penalty with an unusual thank-you note, a Texas process server killed by a pack of dogs, and the long civil trial that followed. He explains how bite patterns, wound severity, pack behavior, and autopsy documentation helped the jury weigh the central question in court: did all six dogs participate in the attack? The case becomes a lesson in forensic evidence, public safety, and the difficult truth that animals can be deeply loved and still become dangerous.

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Mayhem in the Morgue | Doggy Death Penalty: Part One



Highlights:

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

(0:30) Dr. Crowns picks up where Part One left off with an unusual thank-you card

(2:00) The final fate of the bulldogs and why Dr. Crowns’ “pardon” did not hold

(2:15) A Texas process server arrives at a rural property and is attacked by six dogs

(4:00) Law enforcement, animal control, neighborhood complaints, and warning signs before the fatal mauling

(5:00) Autopsy findings, 455 wounds, and injury patterns pointing to a multiple-dog attack

(6:45) A judge orders the dogs euthanized, and the owner begins a lengthy appeal

(7:15) The “doggy death penalty” trial and the debate over which dogs participated in the attack

(9:30) A dog behavior expert challenges the maternal instinct theory and testifies about pack involvement

(10:45) Dr. Crowns takes the stand and explains why the autopsy supported a pack attack

(14:00) The jury’s decision, the denied appeal, and the lasting lessons for forensic documentation



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 courthundreds 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.

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In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns&nbsp;continues Doggy Death Penalty with an unusual thank-you note, a Texas process server killed&nbsp;by a pack of dogs, and the long civil trial that followed. He explains how bite patterns, wound&nbsp;severity, pack behavior, and autopsy documentation helped the jury weigh the central question&nbsp;in court: did all six dogs participate in the attack? The case becomes a lesson in forensic&nbsp;evidence, public safety, and the difficult truth that animals can be deeply loved and still become&nbsp;dangerous.
Missed the First Episode?
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayhem-in-the-morgue-doggy-death-penalty-part-one/id1832515666?i=1000768727488">Mayhem in the Morgue | Doggy Death Penalty: Part One</a> 
Highlights:
(0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns
(0:30) Dr. Crowns picks up where Part One left off with an unusual thank-you card
(2:00) The final fate of the bulldogs and why Dr. Crowns&rsquo; &ldquo;pardon&rdquo; did not hold
(2:15) A Texas process server arrives at a rural property and is attacked by six dogs
(4:00) Law enforcement, animal control, neighborhood complaints, and warning&nbsp;signs before the fatal mauling
(5:00) Autopsy findings, 455 wounds, and injury patterns pointing to a multiple-dog&nbsp;attack
(6:45) A judge orders the dogs euthanized, and the owner begins a lengthy appeal
(7:15) The &ldquo;doggy death penalty&rdquo; trial and the debate over which dogs participated in&nbsp;the attack
(9:30) A dog behavior expert challenges the maternal instinct theory and testifies&nbsp;about pack involvement
(10:45) Dr. Crowns takes the stand and explains why the autopsy supported a pack&nbsp;attack
(14:00) The jury&rsquo;s decision, the denied appeal, and the lasting lessons for forensic&nbsp;documentation 
About the Host:
Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized&nbsp;forensic pathologist. He has led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, and&nbsp;Kansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in courthundreds 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 like 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 | Doggy Death Penalty: Part Two

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