Grant Solomon: A Blue Chip Athlete, A Family Mystery, A Suspicious Death

Grant Solomon, an 18-year-old prodigious athlete destined for greatness, tragically loses his life in a perplexing incident. The initial account of Grant's death is filled with inconsistencies and suspicious circumstances—his father Aaron Solomon's conflicting stories, the mysterious disappearance of witnesses, and the lack of expected physical evidence all contribute to the mystery. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dig deep into these complexities, exploring everything from family dynamics and the meticulous details of attending professional sports training facilities to the forensics of accident investigations. Through expert analysis and engaging storytelling, they unravel a case shrouded in uncertainty. 

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[00:00:20] Joseph Scott Morgan reflects on the value of relationships with children and introduces the case of a young man who tragically died at 18 years old.

00:03:20 - Dave Mack introduces Grant Solomon, a blue chip athlete with a promising future, and his parents, who are well-established in their respective careers.

00:05:20 -  The mystery surrounding Grant Solomon's death and the potential motive that could be tied to family issues are shared.

00:08:02 - Dave and Joe Scott discuss the high cost and meticulous preparation involved in attending professional sports training facilities and the logistics of showing up to such a facility without an appointment, suggesting an oddity in the situation.

00:12:20 - Joe talks about young drivers' potential mistakes, leading to Grant's death, and emphasizes the importance of eyewitness testimony in car accident cases.

00:15:32 - Joe and Dave discuss the importance of experts in assessing mechanical failures and the process of examining vehicles post-accident.

00:18:00 - Dave narrates the incident as explained by Aaron Solomon, Grant’s father, the only known witness.

00:19:00 - Joe and Dave discuss the significance of a player's baseball gear, specifically the bat.

00:21:20 - Dave reveals the ongoing custody battle between Grant's divorced parents at the time of his death, a video captured unknowingly by Grant's mother, and the inconsistencies in Aaron's account of the events leading up to Grant's death. 

00:23:35 - Joseph Scott Morgan provides a detailed description of the scene, including the layout of the parking lot and the building. 

00:25:32 - Joseph introduces blunt force trauma, a leading injury cause in America.

00:30:16 - The condition of Grant's shoes and lack of typical accident wear and tear are discussed.

00:31:57 - Joe Scott emphasizes the likelihood of trace evidence and the unusual lack of it in Grant's case.

00:34:36 - Joe and Dave discuss the cause of Grant's death, a single injury to the back of his head, and consider alternative explanations for how it could have occurred.

00:36:30 - Questions arise about the narrative of Grant being rolled over, citing a lack of evidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.