Skelecast

A quick review of the basics of what rigor mortis is, what it is not, and what it can tell us about a case.  The second half of the episode is more scientifically intensive and is intended to answer questions we received from adults about rigor mortis.

Often you hear it mentioned in cases-- like the "Jack the Ripper" killings-- that a perpetrator exhibited "surgical skill".  There are a few problems with this and it can easily lead investigators (professional and avocational alike) away from the guilty party if they are not careful. 

A quick and straightforward general explanation for why aircraft go missing and why we have to put up with nonsense like the "Bermuda Triangle", etc.

The facts are more interesting than the conspiracy theories or even the most inventive tale involving Russian Bigfoot. 

There are a lot of questions I get from the kids of listeners.  This is one of them.

The short answer is 'yes'.  Tune in for details to find out exactly what does. 

A quick "mini-episode" answering a question from a listener. 

Steve goes off on one of his pet peeves regarding the true crime community. 

How does a sober adult burn to death in a parked car? It has to be foul play.  Right? 

A quick explanation (that borders on a rant at times) about why you cannot use these terms interchangeably.