The Stacked Deck

In this episode of The Hennepin County Stacked Deck , we dive into the revealing conversations between Mrs. X and Sergeant Heath Bird, the lead investigator on the case. Just three days after David’s tragic passing, his father spoke at length with Sergeant Bird, sharing crucial details about David’s mental health, his toxic marriage, and the suspicious circumstances surrounding the fire. However,...

In this episode, we dive deep into the fire investigation surrounding David’s death. According to Minnesota statutes, the state fire marshal (SFM) must be contacted in any fire-related death to determine the cause and origin of the fire. But when reviewing the SFM’s and Plymouth Fire Department’s (PFD) conclusions, cracks start to appear. The SFM claims David used the electric stove as the ignitio...

In this episode, we dive deep into the troubling questions surrounding David’s autopsy and the role of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office. Why did they omit the most compelling forensic evidence—David’s untouched wrists? Was this a case of negligence, or is it part of a broader conspiracy? Despite their thorough removal and examination of David’s organs, two pathologists missed a glarin...

In this gripping episode of The Stacked Deck, we delve into what we believe happen the night of February 8th, 2018. After confiding in his parents about his desire to leave his wife and fearing her reaction, David would never have imagined that hours later, he would be engulfed in flames. We explore a logical theory of the events leading up to his untimely death and the potential motives behind th...

In this episode of The Hennepin County Stacked Deck , we dive deep into the Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO) and its role in shielding law enforcement from accountability. We explore the intricate web of how the system is stacked with in-house experts, making it nearly impossible for misconduct to be prosecuted. Drawing comparisons to the infamous case of George Floyd, we ask: why does Hen...

Welcome to The Stacked Deck , a six-part investigative series uncovering the shocking and tragic death of David Elmquist. In this series, we delve into the night David returned home after speaking with his parents about getting a divorce. Hours later, he was found with burns on over 90% of his body and tragically died. In this episode, we discuss how law enforcement agencies mishandled the case fr...