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In a chilling twist of events, Annamarie Cochrane Rintala is found dead, her stiff body soaked in both paint and blood.

The spouse, Cara Rintala, finds herself in a situation that marks a legal first in Massachusetts\\u2014a woman charged with the murder of her wife. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve into the perplexing nature of the evidence, from the viscosity of paint and blood to the subtleties of rigor mortis. Morgan discusses the troubling aspects of multiple trials and the contentious role of so-called experts in courtroom drama.

The hosts also scrutinize the telltale signs of asphyxial death and the importance of scientific validation in legal cases.

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Time-coded Highlights:

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• 00:00:00 \\u2014 Joseph Scott Morgan starts by revealing his love for art and its connection to forensic science. He even touches on its relevance in motor vehicle accidents.
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• 00:02:41 \\u2014 Morgan mentions that the accused is facing trial for an unprecedented fourth time.\\xa0
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• 00:03:22 \\u2014 Dave Mack announces the historical context; it\\u2019s the first case in Massachusetts where a wife is charged with murdering her wife.
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• 00:04:31 \\u2014 Mack offers a rundown on the turbulent relationship between Annamarie Cochrane Rintala and Cara Rintala, including debt, jealousy, and exhausting work hours. He describes the crime scene, which is filled with a mixture of paint and blood.
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• 00:06:43 \\u2014 Morgan delves into the injuries typically seen in cases involving falls, contrasting them with the injuries sustained by the victim, Annamarie.
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• 00:08:59 \\u2014 Highlighting the unexpected detail of the victim\'s body being soaked in paint, Joe Scott navigates through the signs of death, focusing on the rigidity of Annamarie\'s body.
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• 00:13:05 \\u2014 Likening the process of rigor mortis to post-workout stiffness, Morgan provides a relatable touch to a grim subject. He elaborates on how heat affects rigor mortis, introducing elements like metabolic activity into the equation.
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• 00:15:44 \\u2014 Morgan provides insight into the informative value of a deceased person\'s hand position.
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• 00:18:50 \\u2014 Morgan reiterates the necessity of considering various elements for a comprehensive death investigation.
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• 00:19:53 \\u2014 Mack stresses the role of first responders in observing and documenting vital details like blood and bruises. Morgan describes how bruises can remain on a body, offering clues into the timeline of a death.
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• 00:28:40 \\u2014 The conversation pivots to discuss the speculative act of deliberately pouring paint on Annamarie, emphasizing the need to examine her clothing for more clues.
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• 00:29:40 \\u2014 Joseph Scott Morgan draws parallels between this case and the Caylee Anthony homicide, highlighting the use of questionable scientific methods in court.
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• 00:32:38 \\u2014 Dave Mack and Joe Scott Morgan discuss the implications of the cause of death being strangulation, and what signs to look for.
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