Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan: When Home Isn't Safe, A Dissection of the Armstead Case

Published: Oct. 22, 2023, 1 p.m.

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Lovetta Armstead and her young daughter Jazzmen face a nightmarish reality: they are murdered in cold blood by Gary Green within the walls of their own home, the very space that should be their sanctuary. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve into the complexities of this chilling case, from Lovetta\'s thwarted plans to escape her malevolent partner to the unsettling psychology driving Green\'s actions. The episode uncovers letters that reveal Lovetta\'s intentions to leave her husband and the twisted psychology behind Green\'s devastating actions. With commentary on sharp and incised wounds, duct tape restraints, and a myriad of forensic evidence, this episode serves as a haunting yet informative dive into the harsh realities that forensic professionals confront in their quest for justice.

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00:00:20 \\u2014 Joseph Scott Morgan sets the tone with personal anecdotes about death and introduces the spine-chilling family murder case.

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00:03:00 \\u2014 Dave Mack provides further context on the Armstead family and the malevolent Gary Green.

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00:05:00 \\u2014 Mack shares Lovetta Armstead\\u2019s gut-wrenching letters that reveal her desire to escape from Green; one particular letter outlines his calculated intentions to annihilate his family.

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00:08:23 \\u2014 Sharp force injuries are explained by Morgan, introducing listeners to the intricacies of homicidal drowning.

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00:09:16 \\u2014 Discussion of the brevity of Gary Green and Lovetta Armstead\'s marriage and the circumstances that led up to the fatal event.

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00:10:24 \\u2014 Morgan elaborates on the calculated tactics employed by Green, emphasizing his control over the fatal situation.

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00:13:24 \\u2014 The sequence of the murders is discussed by Morgan, suggesting the chilling possibility that Jazzmen was made to witness her mother\\u2019s murder.

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00:15:42 \\u2014 Incised wounds versus stab wounds are clarified, enlightening listeners on how these affect the body differently.

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00:16:20 \\u2014 The aftermath of a stabbing is graphically detailed, spotlighting the ensuing blood and damage.

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00:18:40 \\u2014 Jazzmen\\u2019s autopsy details are revealed, including the heartbreaking signs that she struggled until her last breath.

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00:21:00 \\u2014 The complexities of determining fatal stab wounds.\\xa0

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00:24:36 \\u2014 Joe Scott discusses the frightful reality of internal bleeding, especially in cases involving multiple stab wounds.

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00:27:01 \\u2014 Causes of death like hypoxia and signs of drowning are detailed by Morgan, rounding out the episode\\u2019s comprehensive forensic analysis.

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00:30:39 \\u2014 Joseph Scott Morgan comments on the chilling aftermath and Gary Green\\u2019s actions post-crime, wrapping up the episode with a look at the ultimate consequences.

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00:32:20 \\u2014 A recount of the dreadful discovery made by the surviving siblings.\\xa0

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00:32:40 \\u2014 The timeline of the crime\\u2019s aftermath, including Gary Green\\u2019s eventual death sentence.

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