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Ildiko Krajnyak, having just returned from a visit to her family in Hungary, finds herself on the cusp of a life-altering moment as she opens a seemingly innocuous package, only to be thrust into a realm of near-instant vaporization by a devastating explosion. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack unfurl the intricate threads of Stephen Beal's connection to Ildiko Krajnyak. They delve deep into the captivating dynamics that once defined the relationship between Beal and Krajnyak, former lovers and business partners, and explore the deadly explosion that tragically marked their intersecting paths. Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Time Codes: 00:00:20 - Joseph Scott Morgan introduces the potential inside a package, setting the episode's tone about potential energy and explosive themes, hinting at a devastating event where a package almost vaporized its opener. 00:03:20 - Stephen Beal, with his obsession as a model rocket hobbyist, is introduced as the episode's main subject. 00:04:20 - Dave Mack delves deeper into Beal's progression from model rockets to destructive explosives, he touches upon the mysterious circumstances surrounding Stephen's first wife, suggesting a potential link to Ildiko Krajnyak's case. 00:07:38 - Joe Scott discusses the challenges of assimilating into a new culture in the context of Ildiko, a Hungarian woman who was very attached to her family. 00:08:20 - Dave Mack elaborates on the professional relationship between Stephen and Ildiko Krajnyak after their romantic split with reflection on the complexities of maintaining business ties after a personal relationship ends. 00:10:40 - Dave gives insights into Ildiko Krajnyak's new romantic affiliations and Stephen's continued obsession with her. He narrates the tragic event when Ildiko was nearly vaporized after a package exploded as she opened it. 00:15:22 - Joseph Scott Morgan recalls a gas explosion from his past, shedding light on the horrors of such incidents. Dave Mack offers a riveting survivor's perspective on enduring an explosion. 00:18:31 - Morgan walks listeners through the investigator's precise methods in an explosion's aftermath, describes the challenges, and highlights the complexity of the task. 00:20:09 - The Olympic Park bombing is referenced, emphasizing the enduring trauma of explosion victims. 00:22:57 - Morgan describes the significance of minutiae at a crime scene, explaining the process of triaging survivors and securing a scene after an explosion, highlighting the potential of everything as evidence. 00:24:14 - Mack decodes the investigative process post-explosion, including deciphering the intended victim. The intricacies of blast trauma and bomb residue in forensic science are explained. 00:30:41 - Discussion of the complexities of constructing a lethal device with common materials, with emphasis on the importance of knowledge and access to the environment where the device will be placed. 00:32:07 - Dave Mack points out the immediate suspicions about Stephen Beal after Ildiko Krajnyak's tragedy and highlights the strategic search at Beal's residence, leading to explosive discoveries. 00:34:23 - Joe Scott Morgan expresses his suspicion over Beal's claim that he did not have the materials to create an explosion that large, pointing out the length of time it took for this case to make it through the system See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen Willard Miller pleaded guilty to the murder of his Spanish teacher Nohema Graber and now a judge has sentenced him to life in prison. Iowa law does not permit juveniles to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, so Miller, 17, will serve a minimum of 35 years before he is eligible for parole. Willard Noble Chaiden Miller and Jeremy Everett Goodale were accused of killing 66-year-old Nohema Graber. The boys were students at Fairfield High School in Fairfield, where Graber had been teaching Spanish since 2012. Police found Graber’s remains on November 3 at Chautauqua Park in Fairfield. A tipster led investigators to the teens. Police say social media evidence ties both suspects to Graber's death. According to a criminal complaint, in a social media exchange, the teens appeared to know specific details regarding Graber’s death, including how the teacher died, and the motive. Information on a specific motive has not been publicly released. Investigators obtained search warrants for both suspects’ homes and found clothing that appeared to have blood on them. A witness who knew the suspects told police the suspects were seen at the park on November 3. Prosecutors said Miller was upset about a grade and had been seen arguing with her about it. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Wendy PatrickBobby ChaconDr. Tim GallagherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been eight years since Crystal Roger went missing. Her then-boyfriend, Brooks Houck, immediately became the main suspect. The mom of five was last seen at Houck's home. Rogers' car was found abandoned with a flat tire on the Bluegrass Parkway two days later. Her keys, phone, and purse were inside the vehicle. Houck was interviewed, but not arrested. Houck has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence. The details of why, however, remain sealed until his arraignment. Houck's bond has been set at $10 million cash. This is the second arrest related to Crystal Rogers' disappearance. 32-year-old Joseph L. Lawson was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence in the case. Lawson has pleaded not guilty. His connection to this case is not yet known, but Lawson's father worked for Houck. Rogers’ body has not been found. Joining Nancy Grace Today: James ShelnuttDr. Jeff KieliszewskiSheryl McCollum Body Bags with Joseph Scott MorganFallon GlickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police officer shot dead in random attack. Half-naked man uses stolen truck to rob a pharmacy. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you've lost a loved one to an illness, time or a crime, death affects us all. How we deal with death is extremely personal. Paranormal investigator and host of Kindred Spirits Adam Berry 's new book "Goodbye Hello," looks at how supernatural and psychological research can help us understand what happens after death. Is there an afterlife? Why do spirits remain on earth, and what can they teach us about ourselves? Can paranormal activity help solve crimes? Police looking into the murder of a nurse in California do not think so, but one woman's visions lead to a body. Join Nancy Grace and her panel as they discuss the nature of death with Paranormal investigator and host of Kindred Spirits Adam Berry. Joining Nancy Grace Today: www.AdamBerryBooks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suzanne Morphew's remains have been found. Police in Colorado say in the midst of an unrelated search they uncovered the missing mother-of-two, her bones scattered in a remote, desert field of sagebrush and natural grasses. It appears to have been buried in a shallow grave which showed evidence of animal activity. Dental records and Morphew's cancer port made identification possible. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Eric FaddisCaryn L. StarkSheryl McCollum Mike HadsellBody Bags with Joseph Scott MorganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth pastor attacks family, sets their home on fire. We hope these cops liked to move it, move it. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A college secret is said to be the motive behind the murder of an Ohio Mom. Brenda Powell was bludgeoned with a frying pan and then stabbed more than 30 times. Daughter Sydney Powell, 19 at the time, was charged with murder. Prosecutors claimed Sydney Powell did not tell her parents that she was suspended from Mount Union University months earlier for poor academics. Brenda Powell was on the phone with college officials when her daughter struck. Defense experts argued that Sydney Powell suffered a psychotic break when she killed her mother. Three experts found she was schizophrenic and could not discern right from wrong. Experts for the prosecution asserted Powell had mental health issues, but was not insane when she committed the crime. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Dr. Carla ManlyRachel DobkinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man shoots neighbor trimming trees. 'Cause the players tried to take the field, the marching band refused to yield.' For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tatyana Remley stands charged with soliciting someone to kill her husband. Remley approaches a friend with an offer of $2 million dollars to end her estranged husband's life. The friend went to police, who set up a sting. The couple is in the midst of a divorce. In her filings, Remley says her husband held a gun to her head, threatening to kill her, and chased her around the house with a knife, trying to kill her. Remley is asking the court for $15,000 a month in spousal support, saying she pays $12,000 in monthly expenses. In 2012, the Remley couple gained attention for orchestrating a mobile equestrian event named “Valitar in Del Mar.” The show was quickly canceled, however, plunging the couple into lawsuit battles with vendors who claimed they didn’t get paid. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Kathleen MurphyDr. Angela ArnoldRobin DreekeBridget BrandonDailyMail.com;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man kills woman with zip tie for her car. New York cops break up 100-person wedding brawl. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New court documents aimed at clearing Richard Allen for the murders of Delphi teens Abigail Williams and Liberty German blame white nationalists, practicing Odinism for the deaths. Allen's attorneys says the murders were carried out as part of a pagan ritual. The 136-page document points to the gruesome crime scene noting that sticks and tree branches were placed orderly - on and around the girls’ bodies and pagan religious runes could also be seen. Claims are also being made that other suspects were not pursued. There are also allegations that evidence was suppressed and even changed. The attorneys have requested a Franks hearing to determine if there were improprieties in obtaining a search warrant for Allen's home. Joining Nancy Grace Today: https://www.drbethanymarshall.com/ColdCaseFoundation.orghttps://www.markmirabello.comtheforensicpathologist.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man who ran down teenager now sentenced. This guy was 'hot and ready' for a pizza. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-year-old Martha Guzman's life is brutally cut short within a mere 30-minute timeframe at the hands of her mother's ex-boyfriend. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve deep into the harrowing details of Martha's murder, highlighting the tumultuous relationship casting a shadow over Martha’s domestic life and the implications it had on her mother's choices. Joe Scott draws attention to poignant details, in particular Martha’s painted fingernails. He further educates listeners on the chilling realities of wrist injuries and the dreadful intimidation wielded by knives. Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Time-codes: [00:00:20] - Joseph Scott Morgan introduces the idea of time's fleeting nature and introduces the case of an 11-year-old girl whose life was taken within a 30-minute window. [00:01:32] - The heart-wrenching reveal of Martha Guzman’s murder. [00:08:06] -Dave Mack discusses Martha Guzman's home life, filled with chaos, alcohol, and abuse caused by her mother's boyfriend, Miguel Ruiz Lobo. Despite being only 11 years old, Martha recognized the toxicity of the relationship and convinced her mother to make the difficult decision to ask Lobo to leave. [00:09:00] - The perils of an unstable household with an abusive partner and Martha's mother’s desperate attempt for a restraining order. [00:10:22] - The gruesome details of the crime scene, along with a discussion about the shocking amount of blood resulting from sharp force injuries and the size disparity between the perpetrator and victim. [00:13:00] - Dave Mack and Joe Scott discuss how Miguel Ruiz Lobo attempted to blame Martha for her own injuries, claiming self-harm to stage her death as a suicide. [00:16:18] - Joseph Scott Morgan describes the horrifying moment a mother discovers her child's lifeless body and her desperate attempts to save the child. He talks about the mother's actions in the moment and the grim reality of the situation. [00:17:23] - Morgan recalls haunting memories, noting Martha’s painted nails. [00:23:51] - Discussion about the use of a knife as a means of terrorizing someone and an explanation of how it can be pressed against the skin to create a slight abrasion. [00:24:48] - Morgan explains the critical function of wrist tendons. [00:26:17] - Joe Scott and Dave touch on the nine-year-long journey to obtain justice for the victim, Martha Guzman. Joe Scott Morgan informs the audience of the outcome, bringing closure to this tragic case. [00:26:40] - The episode ends with a strong message urging anyone dealing with domestic abuse to seek help. Joseph Scott Morgan provides the National Domestic Violence Hotline number (1-800-799-SAFE) as a resource for those in need of assistance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was supposed to be a fun-filled weekend with his son, turned tragedic as a New York father is killed at his hotel. Paul Kutz, 53, died after a man opens fire in the hotel lobby, firing as many as thirty shots. Two men with reported gang ties were arrested for the shooting, Roy Johnson Jr. and Devin Taylor. Johnson was the shooter and was ultimatelly sentenced with the maximum life sentence, 58-years-to-life in state prison. Joining Nancy Grace Today: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33-year-old Caitlyn Rose Case is a Louisiana native who recently moved to Colorado to live with her brother. Caitlyn made arrangements to buy a 2006 black GMC Envoy, so she takes a flight to Houma Louisiana, buys the vehicle, She's in constant contact with her parents throughout her travels. Early on, she tells family members the navigation system is giving her trouble and cell phone service is sporadic. As Case travels through Texas, she calls her father around 5:00 pm. She is lost and Gordon Case trys to talk his daughter back on course. She is traveling northbound on Highway 271, about 5 miles southwest of Bogata, Texas. Just after 5pm, Case's phone cuts out. Unable to reach Caitlyn, the family files a missing person's report with the Houma, Louisiana Police Department. Cell tower tracking indicates that Caitlyn Case continues north toward Paris, Texas. Shortly after 7:00 pm, her cell phone pings to cell towers in Pattonville, Texas, and south of Paris. At 9:17 pm, a license plate reader captures her car leaving Paris on the south loop of Highway 286 and traveling northwest to FM 79. Her cell phone last pings to cell towers in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. Her vehicle is believed to have been travelling on Highway 271. A cell phone tower ping is recorded in Hugo, Oklahoma. Case’s vehicle is found along the banks of the Kiamichi River, near Fort Towson, August 12, but where is Caitlyn? No one has been named a suspect or person of interest in this case. Joining Nancy Grace Today: https://findcaitlyn.com/-uspasecurity.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CrimeCon, a weekend-long event dedicated to everything true crime, has joined forces with Fox Nation to exclusively livestream twelve of their marquee sessions this weekend.The CrimeCon 2023 Fox Nation Livestream has an incredible lineup for you this weekend. Nancy Gracem Cold case investigator Paul Holes, forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden, journalist Chris Hansen, our friend and former death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan, and more. Nancy Grace shares more about the event in this special bonus podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Investigators added that they’re unsure whether she may have left after a dispute with her husband. Police have no records of domestic violence between the couple or any calls for help to their residence. Lauren and the children could be in a blue 2013 Chrysler van with Virginia a license plate. Few other details are known publicly. There has been no activity on Cook’s bank or cell phone accounts since September 7, and the last known phone ping was in Lexington. Joining Nancy Grace Today: www.carynstark.comwww.blackfeatherinvestigations.comCrimeOnline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teenager shoots home burglar. Police officer borrows child's bike to catch a bad guy. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.