POST YOUR QUESTIONS HERE Joseph Scott Morgan, Death Investigator, Ask Me Anything May 7th @8:00 PM Eastern

[Tricia]

Thread is open to say hi to JSM

Thread 'Joseph Scott Morgan posts answers to your questions Wednesday May 7th at 8:00 PM Eastern'

Monday at 5:10 PM

THREAD IS OPEN TO SAY THANKS TO JOSEPH SCOTT MORGAN

• Tricia
• Replies: 43
• Forum: Joseph Scott Morgan - May 7, 2025

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[Tricia]

Here is an interview with Joseph Scott Morgan we did last year about the Daybell case.

 

[luxISlight]

Has Mr. Morgan looked at the evidence in the Karen Read case? If so, does he think the evidence shows Mr. O'Keefe was struck by a vehicle?

 

[Gummyshoe]

Thoughts on the potential serial killer in the northeastern US? Is it just a media spectacle or is there something more to it?

G

Thread 'New England Serial Killer Speculation Thread'

Apr 15, 2025

I’ve been following this as a local resident since the news started popping up, it seems to be catching more steam and I wanted to see what you guys here think.

New England serial killer fears grow as police downplay threat encroaching on wealthy coastal enclaves

Internet sleuths are fueling speculation about a serial killer in New England after the discoveries of several sets of human remains across Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

www.foxnews.com

(Archive)

Here’s a quick breakdown of what we know so far (all from March–April 2025):

• New Haven, CT (March 21) – Remains identified as Denise Leary, 59, mother of two, who was previously reported missing.
• Norwalk, CT (March 6) – Paige Fannon, 35, from West Islip, NY, found...

• Gummyshoe
• Replies: 146
• Forum: Serial Killers

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[Knox]

I would like to hear JSM's thoughts on a case out of Georgia. Not interested in the corrupt firefighter aspect, he's just a bad actor driven by a lack of morals. To my knowledge, he is not suspected of being involved with the deaths of Qaadir & Naazir. Below is a brief description of the case. More detailed news links are also provided.

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The recent investigation into the deaths of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis, twin brothers found dead on Bell Mountain in Georgia, has led to the arrest of a volunteer firefighter for taking photos of the scene. While the Georgia Bureau of Investigation initially classified the deaths as a murder-suicide, the twins' family and friends dispute this, stating the twins were not known to visit or even be familiar with the area. Further forensic tests are needed to determine the final cause of death, says the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• The Discovery:
  The bodies of 19-year-old twin brothers Qaadir and Naazir Lewis were found on March 8, 2025, on Bell Mountain in Towns County, Georgia.
  
  
• • Initial Investigation:
    The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) initially reported the deaths as a murder-suicide.
  • Family's Disagreement:
    The twins' family and friends strongly disagree with this conclusion, as they believe the twins would never have been in or familiar with the area.
  • Arrest of Volunteer Firefighter:
    A volunteer firefighter was arrested for taking photos of the scene, reports NBC News.
  • Further Investigation Needed:
    The GBI stated that additional forensic tests are necessary to make a final ruling on the cause of death.
    
    
  • ‘There are so many unanswered questions about this whole situation’ Family seeks answers in case of twin brothers found shot to death in Georgia
  • Final Call exclusive interview with family members of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis
    
    

    ‘There are so many unanswered questions about this whole situation’ Family seeks answers in case of twin brothers found shot to death in Georgia

    by Anisah Muhammad Staff Writer @MuhammadAnisah ATLANTA—A Black Georgia family is still seeking answers after hikers found twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis, 19, dead on top of Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, Georgia. The investigation is still ongoing and so far there are more...

    new.finalcall.com
  • GBI Investigates Deaths on Bell Mountain in Towns County (GBI Press Releases)
  • Link to WS Thread on this case - GA - Twin brothers miss flight to Boston, found dead 24 hours later in Georgia mountains, 14 Mar 2025

 

[Nate_Bro]

Could you ask him to share his thoughts on a few unsolved cases he hasn’t directly worked on but has followed closely?

 

[Nate_Bro]

Couple other questions:
What indicators at a death scene most often get overlooked by less experienced investigators?
Have you ever disagreed with an official ruling on cause or manner of death? What happened?
Has any case ever made you feel afraid or personally threatened?
How do you handle being around so much trauma and grief on a daily basis?
and finally...
If you weren’t doing this, what would you be doing instead?

 

[bearfossils]

What made you feel compelled to pursue a career in forensics, death investigation, etc.? Is there a significant event that influenced your interests, or a cumulation of experiences that aided in choosing your career?

Also, as a fellow Southerner, has that had an impact on your career, negative or positive?

I’m a born and bred Floridian who has also spent significant time doing volunteer work on the Gulf Coast, here and Louisiana specifically, I’ve noticed sometimes that people can be dismissive of one because of that,— along with having to work around complicated issues of overburdened, underfunded, and unfortunately sometimes, corrupted government and law enforcement.

If you could give any advice to others who are curious about pursuing a similar career, what would it be? Are there things you wished you knew before you moved from college to career, and what qualities do you think matter most in order to pursue a career like yours?

Thank you so much!

 

[fraize]

If you had a chance to write an addendum to your book Blood Beneath My Feet - The Journey of a Southern Death Investigator what would you add? Are there any new insights you've gained after writing it, or any new cases you would like to cover?

 

[iamshadow21]

How has the role you play changed over the course of your career?

How do you see death investigation potentially changing in the future?

What do people most often misunderstand about what you do?

 

[Curious Me]

You said ask you anything, so here goes. This concerns the case of FL - Christian Toby Obumseli, Fatally stabbed, Miami, 3 Apr 2022 *gf arrested*. The gf is OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney. Her defense is that she threw the knife at him in self defense, not meaning to kill him. Supposedly, it was not a stab, it was a throw.

The Medical Examiner said the knife went in downward near the collarbone area, and pierced into his body hitting the Subclavian Artery. Unless she was a professional knife thrower, it's unbelievable what she claims. The downward angle and depth doesn't seem possible in a knife throw.

Her defense showed a video in court to request bail, and the video was of knife throwing expert throwing knives at a pig carcass. This was an attempt to support her self defense theory. However, the knife thrower in video is an expert, and was standing closer I think. She wants us to believe she threw the knife, in other words, not stabbed him. The question is-- what's your opinion and do you think it's possible for her to have thrown the knife and have it go into Christian's body deep enough and at a downward angle to hit the Subclavian Artery? Or perhaps it had to be a stab.​

 

[Megnut]

I'm reading about murder by insulin (Lord, my search history), could insulin be the silent/invisible poison behind many unrecognized homicides? I read that it's not routinely tested for. Not specifically thinking insulin here, but I side eye any death in LVD and CD's orbit, hard to believe in any natural causes around those two. Going forward, as criminals deploy novel ways to kill, will MEs be able to expand their routine tox screens accordingly? Man's inhumanity to man seems to find new ways daily.

JMO

 

[Knox]

Adding additional links with more information on post #5, Quaadir & Naazir Lewis. Last seen has been updated. Caught on video Friday night at 10:30 PM at gas station in Lawenceville, GA. Found twelve hours later by a hiker, dead at the top of Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, GA.

Same video also offers new information about a Uber ride to the airport, now known at least Naazir was actually at the airport early in the day on Friday.

Family says surveillance video deepens mystery in deaths of Lawrenceville twins found shot on Bell Mountain

Surveillance footage showing Qaadir and Naazir Lewis hours before their deaths adds mystery to the case, as family rejects the murder-suicide theory.

www.11alive.com

JSM, many following this case would sure appreciate it if you would provide some insight/opinion, into what you feel the potential for foul play vs. M/S is in this tragic case.

 

[Tricia]

JSM,
Thank you for joining us.
What time do you think Tammy Daybell actually died? She was "frozen" according to her son Garth when he called 9ll early in the morning. A co-worker of Garth's testified he said he came home and found his mom dead on the couch around l:00 AM.
Did the evidence show someone held Tammy down and someone else smothered her?
Thank you

 

[chaz]

Can a murder be ruled out if the COD is undetermined and the body shows no signs of physical trauma? It seems to happen sometimes leaving me wondering.

 

[Truthfinder56]

If someone commits suicide with a 38 pistol - in front of the ear and contact with skin - would the bullet enter and exit or would it enter and bounce and lodge or possible either or? Thank you Tricia and JSM.

 

[ttjo]

Adding additional links with more information on post #5, Quaadir & Naazir Lewis. Last seen has been updated. Caught on video Friday night at 10:30 PM at gas station in Lawenceville, GA. Found twelve hours later by a hiker, dead at the top of Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, GA.

Same video also offers new information about a Uber ride to the airport, now known at least Naazir was actually at the airport early in the day on Friday.

Family says surveillance video deepens mystery in deaths of Lawrenceville twins found shot on Bell Mountain

Surveillance footage showing Qaadir and Naazir Lewis hours before their deaths adds mystery to the case, as family rejects the murder-suicide theory.

www.11alive.com

JSM, many following this case would sure appreciate it if you would provide some insight/opinion, into what you feel the potential for foul play vs. M/S is in this tragic case.

adding:
re: suicide by GSW, what are the stats on the position of gun after death, and how does standing/sitting impact gun position A.D ?

 

[Knitty]

What one unsolved case (from your career or any other) would you like most to be solved?

Do you feel new investigators will use technology to investigate to the point that they will overlook things that traditionally trained investigators would catch?

 

[carmenugt]

Here is an interview with Joseph Scott Morgan we did last year about the Daybell case.

I’m a trauma nurse.
John O’Keefe had a head injury. When I look at the amount of blood in the snow, it does not appear like it is enough when we’re talking about a head and facial wound.
Also, knowing that bruising does not happen instantly but instead a few hours, do you find it suspicious that John’s face was already purple and bruised when they found him?

 

[Insightful1]

In the Laci Peterson case:

1. Laci had no man made cuts or injuries suggesting Connor was removed from her body.
2. Connor wasn’t delivered vaginally, he was expelled through a tear in Laci’s fundus.
3. Connor had no food in his stomach.
4. There was meconium protruding from his anus.
5. Connor’s body didn’t have damage like Laci’s from exposure to fish and elements that you’d expect to see if he was out of the body and on his own in the water for a long period of time.
6. When Laci was found her uterus was still in her body and intact except for the tear.

? Question? Does all the above info support a conclusion of Connor not being born alive but being expelled after he died in utero after having been in Laci’s uterus for some time ?