Pushing Up Lilies

Dec 11 2024 124 ep. 24 mins 13

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Dissect the science behind some of the most spine-tingling, unusual and terrifyingly true crime stories with Julie Mattson, a seasoned Forensic Nurse Death Investigator in this gripping weekly podcast. Julie's unique approach to investigations is informed by her background in nursing, which allows her to provide an in-depth analysis of the medical intricacies and physiological aspects of each case. With her compassionate storytelling and unwavering dedication to uncovering the truth, Julie takes you on a thrilling journey into the world of forensic science, shining a light on the intersection of medicine, justice and criminal investigation. In “Pushing Up Lilies,” Julie's expert medical analysis will captivate your imagination and challenge your understanding of the human body's role in solving the most complex and enigmatic criminal case.

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The Walls Have Eyes: The Chilling Case of Daniel LaPlante

Dec 11 2024 21 mins

Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson here, your host of Pushing Up Lilies. This week, I’m taking you into one of the most unsettling cases I’ve ever researched—the story of Daniel LaPlante. Known for his bizarre and terrifying behavior, LaPlante lurked in the walls of a family’s home before brutally murdering a pregnant woman and her children. In this episode, I’ll guide

Breathless: Tragic Asphyxia and Choking Deaths

Dec 04 2024 27 mins

Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson, your host of Pushing Up Lilies. In this episode, I’m diving into a heartbreaking and often misunderstood topic—deaths caused by asphyxia and choking. Whether it’s accidental, intentional, or the result of foul play, these cases are some of the most challenging and emotional to investigate. I’ll share insights from my work as a forensic d

Susan Smith: A Mother’s Betrayal

Nov 27 2024 26 mins

Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson, your host on Pushing Up Lilies. This week, we’re revisiting one of the most shocking and heartbreaking cases in true crime history—the story of Susan Smith, the mother who drove her car into a lake in 1994, drowning her two young sons. It’s a case that stunned the nation, and now, nearly 30 years later, Susan was up for parole. In this epi

Deaths in Tanning Beds

Nov 20 2024 25 mins

Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson, your host of Pushing Up Lilies. In this episode, we’re diving into a chilling and often overlooked phenomenon—people found deceased in tanning beds. While these cases may sound unusual, they are both tragic and haunting. As a death investigator, I’ll share with you stories about overdoses, undiagnosed medical issues, and possible cases of

Eighteen Decomposed Bodies in a Funeral Home

Nov 13 2024 21 mins

In this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we dive into the chilling case of Chris Lee Johnson, a 39-year-old funeral home owner from Douglas, Georgia, who has been arrested after authorities discovered 18 decomposing bodies in his care. The bodies were found during an eviction notice at his business, and the details that followed are both shocking and horrifying. What led to this gro

Wife Murdered Over Zombie House Flipping Show

Nov 06 2024 27 mins

Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson, and on this episode of Pushing Up Lilies, we’re delving into the twisted tale of David Tronnes, a Florida man whose obsession with home renovations and dreams of reality TV stardom ended in murder. In 2018, David was convicted of killing his wife, Shanti Cooper-Tronnes, after she disagreed with his obsessive plans to get their home featured on

Buried Secrets: A Deathbed Confession Unravels a 24-Year Mystery

Oct 30 2024 29 mins

Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson, your host on Pushing Up Lilies. In this episode, I’m diving into a case that stayed cold for 24 long years—until a chilling deathbed confession finally led investigators to the remains of a missing girl and her mother in West Virginia. It’s a story of heartbreak, secrets buried deep, and justice delayed but not denied. I’ll walk you thro

Suicide and the Dark Side of the Holidays

Oct 23 2024 33 mins

Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson, your host on Pushing Up Lilies. In this episode, I’m diving into a heartbreaking case of a man who took his own life while on vacation with his family—a devastating reminder that even joyful moments can be overshadowed by personal struggles. As a death investigator, I’ve seen an alarming rise in suicides during the holiday seasons, a time

Torilena Fields, Accused of Killing and Cooking Mom

Oct 16 2024 28 mins

This week on Pushing Up Lilies, we’re diving into a shocking and deeply disturbing crime case out of Kentucky. Torilena Fields, indicted for the capital murder of her own mother, and if that wasn't horrific enough, she's also charged with abuse of her corpse. This story has so many twists that leave you questioning how family ties can unravel so tragically. How could someone go

Depraved Heart: The Tragic Death of Sarah Harris

Oct 09 2024 30 mins

Welcome back to Pushing Up Lilies! In this episode, we’re diving into the disturbing and heartbreaking case of Sarah Harris, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short by the actions of her much older boyfriend, oral surgeon James Ryan. Sarah's death wasn’t just a tragic accident; it was the result of a horrifying power dynamic where Ryan used anesthesia drugs to contr