Body To Burial

Happy Halloween! Nothing but treats here. PART TWO of our Halloween collab is available now! As a reminder, thirteen true crime podcasts including Body To Burial (yay!) came together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these tales will send chills down your spine and keep you up at night. Join us for this special 2-part Halloween episode entitled "When...

This Halloween, thirteen true crime podcasts come together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these tales will send chills down your spine and keep you up at night. Join us for this special 2-part Halloween episode entitled "When Darkness Calls" as we explore the darkest corners of humanity. But be warned: these stories are not for the faint of hea...

In this week's episode, we venture into the world of the unknown and delve into the realm of the paranormal. Join us as we introduce Chicago Paranormal Investigators, Dave Olson and Matt Perry. Together, we unravel the enigmatic mysteries surrounding mobsters, Native American legends, and the inexplicable energies that haunt specific locations. From eerie encounters in haunted homes to tragic...

On this week episode we welcome, Brandon Hall, 911 Dispatcher and host of the podcast Music City 911. Brandon invites Niki and I into the world of emergency call centers, exploring the various questions asked during different types of emergencies, the challenges faced when handling sensitive cases such as suicide calls, and the aftermath of such events. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as...

On this week’s episode we welcome Beth Bigler, Pet Loss Grief Counselor. Together, we are exploring the topic of pet loss grief and how to navigate the complex emotions that come with it. Beth shares her experience in empowering and validating animal grievers, and the unique challenges faced by those grieving the loss of a beloved animal companion. From anticipatory grief to the importance of crea...

This week we welcome Fire/Arson Investigation Specialist Nicole Brewer, IAAI-CFI(V), CFEI, ECT, CI. Nicole shares her experience investigating fires and how she determines the origin and cause of a fire, including how fire behavior and patterns can help narrow down the area of origin. Nicole educates us in the challenges of investigating "black hole" fires and the devastating impact of fir...

This week we welcome Ashley Gompert Crime Report at The Anniston Star. Ashley shares her experience covering crime stories and how it can impact a journalist's mental health. Tune in as we explore gripping tales involving crime, investigation, and the power of journalism. Want more Body To Burial? Become a Patreon to get access to exclusive Patreon-only content and BTS. Visit our Patreon page...

This week we welcome Steve Boots, Chaplain for a Virginia Police Department. Steve provides a comprehensive look at the vital work of chaplains in law enforcement. We delve into the role of chaplains in delivering challenging news to families and providing emotional and spiritual support to law enforcement. We discuss important topics such as suicide prevention for officers and the need for confid...

This week’s episode welcomes Adelle Archer, CEO & Co-Founder of Eterneva. Enterneva extracts carbon from ashes and hair to grow custom diamonds. These lab-grown diamonds are then cut and certified for authenticity and can be set into personalized jewelry. Join us as we uncover the process of turning loved ones into diamonds and how it can provide a unique way to keep their legacy alive. Select...

This week we welcome Katherine Schweit, J.D., CCEP former Senior Executive at the FBI. Katherine spearheaded the agency's active shooter program and the development of the "Run Hide Fight" protocol after the Sandy Hook shooting. In this episode, she shares her knowledge of school safety protocols, the importance of emergency training for children, and the need to change the conversatio...

In today's episode, we welcome Heather Malicoat to discuss a Deputy Warden's dynamic and unpredictable job. Tune in as we have a candid conversation about the challenges and triumphs of working in the criminal justice system and the case management process that helps released individuals successfully transition into society. Want more Body To Burial? Become a Patreon to get access to exclu...

This week we welcome Kat, a tattoo artist who specializes in honoring loved ones through her work by using cremated ashes in tattoo ink to create a unique memorial. The process is much like a traditional tattoo applied through conventional methods. It is the ink that is special. In these cremation tattoos, a small amount of cremation ash is infused into regular tattoo ink, creating a very emotiona...

This week we are pulling from the patreon archives and welcoming, Sam Bernard, PhD, Emergency Management Psychologist. Sam is guiding us through as we explore crisis and trauma and how it can make us question our assumptions about health, fairness, and our worldviews. We explore the five categories of reactions to crisis events and how they can impact us physically, cognitively, behaviorally, emot...

This week we welcome Dani. She is introducing us to a non-profit organization called Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, which provides professional photography services for remembrance photography. Dani shares her heart-wrenching story of loss, the road to closure, and how she found her life's purpose along the way.  *Trigger Warning: In today's episode, we are discussing infant death & still...

In this week's episode, we delve into the world of funeral makeup artistry. Our guest today is India Henderson, a freelance funeral makeup artist who shares her experience and insights into a field that is often forgotten about. India discusses everything from the challenges of convincing funeral homes of the value of professional makeup to the importance of matching cosmetics to a picture of...

This week we welcome Matt Murphy, former homicide prosecutor. In 2002 Matt worked the homicide unit in Orange County, where he was assigned the cities of Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, and Irvine. Although murders in those cities are relatively rare, when they do happen, they tend to be twisted and newsworthy. Unlike many other agencies, Orange County homicide prosecutors attend the crim...

This week we welcome Ashleigh Vogel, Forensic Toolmark Examiner. Ashleigh is guiding us through her routine to complex technical examinations of pretty much any item that is used in a crime, from screwdrivers to bolt cutters. She examines the various types of manufacturer, class, and individual characteristics of tools and tool marks on a variety of objects. Want more Body To Burial? Become a Patr...

This week we welcome BACK for her part two episode, Kimberlie Massnick, Ph. D. Kimberlie is educating us on criminology, which is devoted to studying crime and deviant behaviors. But we aren’t stopping there. Next is victimology, the study of relationships between victims and offenders and the psychological effects on victims.   Want more Body To Burial? Become a Patreon to get access to exclusive...

This week we welcome Kimberlie Massnick, Ph. D. Kimberlie is the driving force behind The Institute for Cold Case Investigations at Indian River State College. This applied-learning initiative gives students enrolled in their Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree program real-world experience as they work with local law enforcement agencies toward resolutions on open, unsolved criminal investigations...

This week we welcome Kyle Sherwood of Save My Ink Forever. Save My Ink Forever is the process of creating tattoo memorialization for loved ones and family members when they have someone pass away. Join us as we discuss the process of creating this unique memorial. We promise it’s like nothing you have heard before. Selected Links from the Episode https://savemyink.tattoo/ https://www.instagram.com...

This week we welcome Mark Safarik. Mark was one of the most respected members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's elite Behavioral Analysis Unit. During that time, he established himself as an internationally recognized expert in analyzing and interpreting violent criminal behavior. Today, Mark is the President of Forensic Behavioral Services, which conducts behavioral analyses in violent...

This bonus episode brings you a swap from our friends Allison & Maggie, the Coffee & Cases Podcast hosts. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving them a five-star review, and of course, remember to give their show a follow! Niki and I will be back with a new episode on Tuesday! Coffee & Cases Show Notes: Dead cats, cut phone lines, arson, phone calls, letters, and physical a...

This week we welcome Derrick Levasseur. Now, if you are a reality TV fan, you may recognize Derrick from CBS Big Brother, or you might recognize his voice as the host of the podcast Crime Weekly. Niki and I welcome Derrick to the mic to discuss his undercover detective time. Derrick is a decorated police sergeant from Rhode Island. Hired at only twenty years old, he was one of the youngest officer...

This week we welcome Mark McClish. Mark is a retired Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal with 26 years of federal law enforcement experience. Mark spent nine years teaching interview techniques, and during this time, he conducted research on deceptive language. He would later develop processes that determine if a person is lying or telling the truth by analyzing their language, which he refer...

This week we welcome Dr. Yvette Ghannam, and she is introducing us to the world of Microbial Forensics and biothreats. Microbial forensics is the scientific discipline that analyzes evidence from a bioterrorism act, biocrime, hoax, or inadvertent microorganism/toxin release for attribution purposes. Microbial forensics combines the practices of epidemiology with the characterization of microbial a...