BREAKTHROUGH! New Evidence in Burning Man Murder

During a Labor Day Weekend spent with family at Cedar Creek Lake, Jerry Mack Watkins and his wife, Shelley Watkins, get into an argument on Monday September 6th, that ends up with Jerry Mack taking the couple’s two daughters home, leaving Shelley time at the lake to cool off. Shelley arrives home from the lake at 11pm that night and the argument that began at the lake continues with Jerry Mack and Shelley arguing in the garage of their Corsicana, Texas, home. The argument escalates and Shelley tells Jerry Mack she is leaving and taking the girls with her. Jerry Mack takes Shelley's car keys and tells her she can leave, but she will not be taking the children. According to Jerry Mack Watkins, his wife, Shelley Watkins, leaves the home, by herself, on foot, at 11:30pm. And he went inside the house and went to bed. This is the story as told by Jerry Mack Watkins in 1993. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack will break down the facts of the case, including the disappearance of Shelley Watkins, the recovery of her body 7 days later in the Trinity River, 40 miles away from the Watkins home. This story also includes a scandal with the District Attorney, the FBI "Sting" operation that sends the DA to prison, and murder charges against Jerry Mack Watkins DROPPED! Now, 33-years later, the unsolved murder of Shelley Watkins might be leaving the list of "unsolved" cases as a breakthrough in DNA technology could reveal who killed Shelley Watkins. Highlights 00:10.610 The Mysterious Disappearance 03:01.700 A River Runs Through It 04:53.990 The Argument and the Aftermath 08:16.450 The Discovery and Investigation 25:03.450 The Autopsy and Evidence 29:51.660 The Timeline of Deception 37:02.910 The Case Goes Cold 39:08.510 The Case Against Jerry Mack Watkins 40:18.680 New DNA Evidence and Its Implications 40:21.390 New DNA Evidence 43:39.100 The Brutality and Intimacy of the Crime Scene 45:20.460 Closing Thoughts and Future UpdatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Burning Man 2025 was winding down and the iconic "Man" burned, Vadim Kruglov, a 37-year-old Russian-born man who had been living in Washington state, was discovered in a pool of blood at the wild festival at about 9:15 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2025. In the year since the death of Kruglov, no arrest has been made and investigators have not even named a "Person of Interest".  Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack revisit the case and discuss shocking new evidence that may help break the case wide open. Highlights 00:10.930 Louisiana Festivals and Music01:19.400 The Burning Man Tragedy03:33.440 The Scene of the Crime06:45.620 The Fatal Stabbing15:49.200 Investigating in a Difficult Environment27:35.359 The Victim's Final Hours35:29.690 DNA Evidence and Open Questions41:05.040 Closing Thoughts on the CaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Garcia came home from her job as a massage therapist around 9:30pm, spends a normal evening at home with her husband, Billy Taylor, and went to bed. Around 6:30am the next morning, Billy wakes up and notices Katie is missing. He looks all around the inside of the house to no avail, then goes outside. In a side yard, Billy finds his unconscious wife, bloody, beaten, and partially nude. A paramedic responding to dispatch describes Katie Garcia as "very beat up". Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about the critical injuries suffered by Katie Garcia as well as how she ended up in the side yard of her own home fighting for her life, a fight she will eventually lose. Highlights 00:01.400 - Introducing the Mysterious Case of Katie01:26.260 - A Bizarre Discovery in Kansas City03:25.720 - The Timeline of a Tragic Night05:34.990 - The Investigation Begins13:12.670 - The Missing Sexual Assault Kit25:09.130 - The Husband's Account and Blood Alcohol Level27:48.830 - The Importance of Scene Investigation44:04.420 - Wrapping Up the CaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 11, 2001 - 2,753 people were murdered in the Twin Towers in NYC. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the efforts required to identify the people who lost their lives on that awful day. Even now, after a quarter of a century, 1,100 people who died that day in the towers have not been identified. Joe explains what recovery was like for those at ground zero and the work that still needs to be completed. Highlights Here are the transcribed timestamps and titles from your images so you can easily copy and paste them. 00:01.420 Setting the Stage for 9/11 Reflection 00:10.670 The Hollow Eye: A Post-9/11 Phenomenon 01:28.720 The Aftermath of 9/11: A National Tragedy 02:30.860 The Importance of Remembering 9/11 Victims 05:34.350 The Challenge of Identifying 9/11 Victims 11:53.679 DMORT: The Disaster Response Team 15:43.220 The Psychological Toll on Responders 25:54.570 The 9/11 Recovery and Identification Process 36:31.260 The Ongoing Challenge of Unidentified Remains 40:00.440 Forensic Odontology and Skeletal Analysis 42:00.640 The Importance of Teeth in Identification 45:01.900 Anthropological Analysis of Skeletal Remains 46:45.739 The Ongoing Challenge of Identification 48:49.950 The Power of DNA and Genetic Genealogy 49:42.060 Reflections on 9/11 and the Importance of See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

911 received a call from Patrick "Ted" Barnett telling the dispatcher that his wife, Lindsey, "cut herself and her throat". First responders found Lindsey in the shower, dead, with a large laceration across the front of her neck and a serrated knife nearby. "Ted" claims his wife, Lindsey, had postpartum depression and killed herself. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the facts of the case including an unusual request for a welfare check. A woman asks police to do a welfare check on her boyfriend. She is worried because they talk all the time and today he hasn't answered calls or replied to texts. Police ask her the name of the man they need to check up on and the caller says "Ted Barnett".  Highlights 00:01.400 Welcome to Body Bags 00:10.630 The Challenges of Sharp Force Injuries 03:50.310 A Disturbing Discovery in the Shower 09:59.460 The Importance of Scene Reconstruction 14:51.210 The Husband's Suspicious Story 21:11.109 Unraveling the Mystery 35:12.420 The Girlfriend's Alarming Call 40:45.210 Closing Thoughts on the Case    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvania University soccer star Karoline Heintz and her boyfriend Royce Moser were having a discussion about their relationship when, according to Royce, Karoline said something that made him mad. Royce excused himself, telling Karoline, he has something for her, and goes inside his father's house. When he returns to Karoline, he stabs her in the chest with a knife. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack talk about the case of the mamma's boy who stabs his girlfriend then runs to his mother for help cleaning up the mess....all the while claiming "the devil made me do it". Highlights 00:01.400 — Setting the Stage for a Shocking Crime 00:35.040 — The Devil Made Him Do It? 02:19.520 — A College Freshman's Tragic Fate 05:20.970 — The Investigation Begins 09:43.750 — A Fatal Argument in the Dark 25:52.550 — The Aftermath and Cover-Up 35:28.850 — The Dynamic Duo's Desperate Attempt 36:12.770 — The Crime Scene Unfolds 36:54.830 — The Aftermath and Cleanup 37:18.700 — Forensic Evidence and Cleaning 38:39.320 — The Mother's Role and Emotional Toll 39:57.489 — Blood Spatter and Evidence Transport 42:51.910 — The Illogical Return to Town 44:37.739 — The Legal Consequences Unfold 48:17.560 — Reflecting on the CaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brady Harmon had been kept away from his children for years as his ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law made up wild claims of abuse to prevent the children from seeing their father. None of the claims were substantiated and the children were excited about the prospect of seeing their father for an extended visit. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss one of the most shocking and sad cases ever; the murder of Harper Harmon, 13, Hudson Harmon, 11, and 10-year-old twins, Gavin and Gracelynn Harmon, at the hands of their mother, Sarah Myers, 44 and grandmother, Amy Steadman, 64. Highlights 00:01.420 Setting the Stage for Body Bags 04:43.779 The Tragic Discovery in Mechanicsville 05:53.570 The Investigation Unfolds 27:32.880 The Horrific Scene Inside 37:40.500 Unraveling the Mystery 39:55.200 The Shocking Discovery in Utah 44:13.430 A Planned and Premeditated Act 50:06.610 The Complexity of Toxicology in Decomposed 53:31.890 Reflections on Senseless TragediesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 19, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA, a park ranger notices a black BMW parked in a restricted area near Independence Mall. Hearing a woman inside the car say, "you're going to hurt me",  the Park Ranger decides to check things out. The driver is identified as Eugene Horsch. The female passenger produced identification bearing the name of Blair Tonzelli. Tonzelli had been reported missing in February 2023 BUT she had not been heard or seen since August 2022. The photo on the ID was the passenger's photo, NOT Tonzelli. Investigators determine the ID is fake. The woman tells investigators that Eugene Horsch gave her the ID. The woman tells investigators she needed the ID because she had outstanding warrants. This is how the "Philly House of Horrors" case began. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss what has been discovered thus far and explain the 55-gallon drums, dissolving chemicals, and pipes tied into the local underground sewer system. They will also investigate what has been found in the form of forensic evidence that might help explain a number of "missing person" cases over the last 20 years. Highlights: 00:01.639   Serial Homicides and True Crime Fascination01:30.280   The House of Horrors in Philly06:08.300   A Routine Traffic Stop Turns Deadly07:18.050   The Discovery at 417 West Chew Avenue33:09.730   A Dark Legacy and Suspicious Findings37:03.820   The Shocking Discovery of Missing Women42:44.450   The Challenges of Forensic Investigation45:00.460   The Extensive Search and DNA Concerns46:14.810   Uncovering the Names and Urns47:56.070   The Mystery of the Cremains51:45.420   Closing Thoughts on a Complex CaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trial of "Keffe D"Davis for the murder of Tupac has opened a lot of old wounds, reminding many people about the 90s East Coast / West Coast feud. The question is simple: Who called for the murder of Tupac, and how did he almost survive being shot in Las Vegas. Joseph Scott Morgan explains what really caused the death of Tupac as Dave Mack breaks down the battle that was raging in the Hip Hop world of the 1990s.   Highlights: 02:05.900 The Tupac Shooting: A Forensic Perspective 07:24.240 The Power of Gunfire and Evidence 14:46.030 Understanding Ammunition and Projectile 23:21.550 The Aftermath: Tupac's Injuries and Treatment 24:28.090 The Mechanics of Hollow Point Bullets 27:58.780 The Shooting on the Las Vegas Strip 34:17.280 Tupac's Injuries and Medical Response 43:02.739 The Search for the Glock 40 47:24.090 The Ongoing Trial and Forensic Challenges 49:02.930 Closing Thoughts on the CaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Ella Jackson vanishes without a trace, her husband, Eastern Kentucky University professor Glenn Jackson, doesn't report her missing. Her 19-year-old son, Phillip Hans, reports his mother missing. This is just one of many red flags that begin flapping in the breeze in the disappearance and murder of Ella Jackson. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack examine the case that begins with a "welfare" check in October of 2019 and ends with an "Alford Plea" on February 2, 2026.   Highlights 00:01.360  Welcome to Quality Bus with Joseph Scott 02:16.120  A Professor's Unexpected Journey 04:39.920  The Missing Person's Case Begins 09:50.360  Blood Evidence and Suspicious Behavior 31:06.640  The University's Role in the Investigation 36:08.680  The Aftermath and Arrest 46:54.239  Closing Thoughts on the CaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.