Despite the inference in the title, the claim that Millard's position will cause problems isn't coming from the medical examiner. It's just speculation from a forensic 'expert' and podcaster. Googling the name of that expert, I see he has also recently expressed opinions on the killings in Idaho as well as on the Murdaugh case.![]()
'Cocooned' position of dad's body sparks difficulty in finding truth about death
THE position that a missing dad’s body was found in may cause difficulties when figuring out the truth behind his death, a forensic expert has revealed. Nathan Millard, a 42-year-old construc…www.the-sun.com
Dr. Joseph Scott Morgan, who you are referring to, is actually a big deal in the decomp, death, and autopsy world. He also hosts his own podcast (body bags), is a professor, I could go on and on. I respect him quite a bit. Maybe do a deeper dive into who he is….Despite the inference in the title, the claim that Millard's position will cause problems isn't coming from the medical examiner. It's just speculation from a forensic 'expert' and podcaster. Googling the name of that expert, I see he has also recently expressed opinions on the killings in Idaho as well as on the Murdaugh case.
In any case, I don't think there's anything particularly significant to this story. Forensic pathologists have to deal with decomp all the time. And the Sun likes to chase page views by pushing out articles on trending topics, whether or not there's actually anything new to report.
I did google him before I posted and saw what appeared to be a lot of self-promotional type activity. He certainly seems to comment on a lot of criminal investigations. I also checked Google Scholar and couldn't find any research papers by him. I've had to deal with a few "media-friendly" types, so I guess I'm always suspicious of people who are always looking to get their name in the paper.Dr. Joseph Scott Morgan, who you are referring to, is actually a big deal in the decomp, death, and autopsy world. He also hosts his own podcast (body bags), is a professor, I could go on and on. I respect him quite a bit. Maybe do a deeper dive into who he is….
RBBMThe use of a debit card was mentioned earlier in the case, but was confusing. It referred to it being used at an ATM.
My understanding is, you must have the pin number to access cash at an ATM, correct? Having someone's pin number definitely indicates foul play.
New reports specifically say Perkins used his credit card. He wouldn't need the pin for that.
With my bank, I can't just tap a debit card in a store, I need to use my pin, but I understand some banks allow contactless use of debit cards for purchases. Is this common?
JMO
I did google him before I posted and saw what appeared to be a lot of self-promotional type activity. He certainly seems to comment on a lot of criminal investigations. I also checked Google Scholar and couldn't find any research papers by him. I've had to deal with a few "media-friendly" types, so I guess I'm always suspicious of people who are always looking to get their name in the paper.
But I don't know anything about him, so I'll take your word for it that he's a legitimate scientist.
Edit - Just looking at his linkedin page, I noticed that although he gets called "Doctor", he doesn't hold an MD, PhD or any other doctoral degree. He was also never a medical examiner. Instead he was a 'Senior Investigator' in the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office.
Without buying his book, here are his own words describing his work.
*warning: graphic, profanity
Postmortem: The Life and Deaths of a Medicolegal Death Investigator
RBBM
I make purchases without having to use the PIN with my debit card quite a bit. Just bought gas that way at a pump yesterday. Anytime a card reader asks for a PIN, pressing the enter button will often complete the purchase without the PIN but not always. I like the convenience but it is an open door to crime.
MOO
Correct. I thought his card was used by a perp elsewhere. If I am mistaken, my bad & sorry for the error.You can't bypass the PIN when attempting to pull actual cash out of ATM (which is I believe what was originally reported in this case).
Correct. I thought his card was used by a perp elsewhere. If I am mistaken, my bad & sorry for the error.
His initial arrest was for using NM’s debit card and stealing a Toyota, they saw the stolen car on the ATM camera (despite his attempts to disguise it with paint).Interesting information. He was "forced" to retire. Probably because "30 years of experience", does not equal a medical degree.
Interesting, that when the perpetrator was arrested, his bail amout was 14K. But has now been increased.
Sad death, all too common.
However, he is just speculating, as do all the outside 'experts' who do podcasts and media interviews. Lawyers, psychologists, physicians, criminal profilers, retired police detectives, etc. I think their speculation is often more informed by experience than the average JQ Public, but not to be taken as fact.Dr. Joseph Scott Morgan, who you are referring to, is actually a big deal in the decomp, death, and autopsy world. He also hosts his own podcast (body bags), is a professor, I could go on and on. I respect him quite a bit. Maybe do a deeper dive into who he is….
He was with the owner of the card who was drunk and/or high & gave it to him. DP knows how the crime game is played & may have seen NM use it at the convenience store.I wonder how Perkins obtained the pin number for the ATM card?