Death Calls https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5 en Emily Speed Welcome to Death Calls! A podcast hosted by Emily Speed, a former death investigator. Come join each week to hear of experiences of a death investigator from crazy cases to interesting facts surrounding death and what really happens postmortem. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d7737872-10c7-11f0-bc52-ab90c2c0d9fc/image/e1b8ce1b6921884a9f1bccacc03058e4.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Death Calls https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5 no episodic Emily Speed Welcome to Death Calls! A podcast hosted by Emily Speed, a former death investigator. Come join each week to hear of experiences of a death investigator from crazy cases to interesting facts surrounding death and what really happens postmortem. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Welcome to Death Calls! A podcast hosted by Emily Speed, a former death investigator. Come join each week to hear of experiences of a death investigator from crazy cases to interesting facts surrounding death and what really happens postmortem. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support

]]> Emily Speed deathcallspodcast@gmail.com https://feeds.megaphone.fm/SKUF1420966264 The Airman in the Water https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/42e3805c-7fa2-193a-25b2-742c81ad8b8d.mp3 This is a death call that began as a mystery. An abandoned vehicle and a missing person. Days later a floater in a flight suit found in stages of decomposition. How did the decedent get into the water? This is one of those cases that I felt went on forever and at the same time continued to still have unanswered questions. A case that haunted me for years and one I'll never forget. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Wed, 15 May 2024 21:08:46 -0000 full 2 29 Emily Speed This is a death call that began as a mystery. An abandoned vehicle and a missing person. Days later a floater in a flight suit found in stages of decomposition. How did the decedent get into the water? This is one of those cases that I felt went on... This is a death call that began as a mystery. An abandoned vehicle and a missing person. Days later a floater in a flight suit found in stages of decomposition. How did the decedent get into the water? This is one of those cases that I felt went on forever and at the same time continued to still have unanswered questions. A case that haunted me for years and one I'll never forget. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This is a death call that began as a mystery. An abandoned vehicle and a missing person. Days later a floater in a flight suit found in stages of decomposition. How did the decedent get into the water? This is one of those cases that I felt went on forever and at the same time continued to still have unanswered questions. A case that haunted me for years and one I'll never forget.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1679 yes The Automobiles - Part 3 in the "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" Series https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/cec837fd-6472-968c-2a6f-5f954b014f15.mp3 This is part 3 of the 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents. This episode is all about The Automobiles. Motor Vehicle Accidents and how I could do SO many episodes about this topic because they are so common. In this episode I talk about some of the memorable cases, some surprises, and puzzles that can come with not going to the scene of the accident. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 03 May 2024 23:19:38 -0000 full 2 9 Emily Speed This is part 3 of the 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents. This episode is all about The Automobiles. Motor Vehicle Accidents and how I could do... This is part 3 of the 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents. This episode is all about The Automobiles. Motor Vehicle Accidents and how I could do SO many episodes about this topic because they are so common. In this episode I talk about some of the memorable cases, some surprises, and puzzles that can come with not going to the scene of the accident. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This is part 3 of the 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents. This episode is all about The Automobiles. Motor Vehicle Accidents and how I could do SO many episodes about this topic because they are so common.


In this episode I talk about some of the memorable cases, some surprises, and puzzles that can come with not going to the scene of the accident.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1917 yes The Planes - Part 2 of the "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" Series https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/91fe033c-393d-580d-6cbd-f8737fad5255.mp3 This is part 2 of a 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents.  This episode is all about The Planes.  Plane Crashes - What are the most important focus areas of the investigation and the difficulties with identification. Listen about how my exposure and experience in aviation helped in investigating aviation fatalities and how many factors could contribute to a plane crash. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:54:04 -0000 full 2 27 Emily Speed This is part 2 of a 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents.  This episode is all about The Planes.  Plane Crashes - What are the most... This is part 2 of a 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents.  This episode is all about The Planes.  Plane Crashes - What are the most important focus areas of the investigation and the difficulties with identification. Listen about how my exposure and experience in aviation helped in investigating aviation fatalities and how many factors could contribute to a plane crash. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This is part 2 of a 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents.  This episode is all about The Planes.  Plane Crashes - What are the most important focus areas of the investigation and the difficulties with identification.

Listen about how my exposure and experience in aviation helped in investigating aviation fatalities and how many factors could contribute to a plane crash.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 2060 yes The Trains - Part 1 of the "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" Series https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/a3612721-4226-e577-8222-db84c0c42adb.mp3 This is part 1 of a 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents.  This epsiode is all about The Trains.  Train deaths; the intentional and accidental.  The obvious and the questionable.   Listen about how long it takes to stop a train and how that has a huge impact on these cases - and on the train engineers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:18:22 -0000 full 2 26 Emily Speed This is part 1 of a 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents.  This epsiode is all about The Trains.  Train deaths; the intentional and... This is part 1 of a 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents.  This epsiode is all about The Trains.  Train deaths; the intentional and accidental.  The obvious and the questionable.   Listen about how long it takes to stop a train and how that has a huge impact on these cases - and on the train engineers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This is part 1 of a 3 part series titled "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where I talk about deaths related to plane crashes, train accidents, and car accidents.  This epsiode is all about The Trains.  Train deaths; the intentional and accidental.  The obvious and the questionable.  

Listen about how long it takes to stop a train and how that has a huge impact on these cases - and on the train engineers.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1953 yes Contain and Conceal https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/7f4b0c4d-01d8-7e4b-d78d-0ec13712803e.mp3 The cases described in this episode all have one thing in common... the bodies were hidden in some way. Contained and concealed and sometimes not very well. Some were in luggage, barrels, rubbermaid containers and storage units; some were rolled up in a rug. Coming from the perspective of the death investigator with preservation of evidence and identification being the most important, I talk about how these cases were handled. Difficult, yes. Fascinating and exciting, also yes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:00:20 -0000 full 2 25 Emily Speed The cases described in this episode all have one thing in common... the bodies were hidden in some way. Contained and concealed and sometimes not very well. Some were in luggage, barrels, rubbermaid containers and storage units; some were rolled up in... The cases described in this episode all have one thing in common... the bodies were hidden in some way. Contained and concealed and sometimes not very well. Some were in luggage, barrels, rubbermaid containers and storage units; some were rolled up in a rug. Coming from the perspective of the death investigator with preservation of evidence and identification being the most important, I talk about how these cases were handled. Difficult, yes. Fascinating and exciting, also yes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support The cases described in this episode all have one thing in common... the bodies were hidden in some way. Contained and concealed and sometimes not very well. Some were in luggage, barrels, rubbermaid containers and storage units; some were rolled up in a rug. Coming from the perspective of the death investigator with preservation of evidence and identification being the most important, I talk about how these cases were handled. Difficult, yes. Fascinating and exciting, also yes.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1894 yes Russian Roulette https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/2ac69b88-cdf9-4697-882d-947b2772719f.mp3 This episode steps through a gunshot wound to the head that wasn't the typical self -inflicted gsw that we often see. This one was a high risk game that ended after one shot. The manner of death can be a challenge in certain cases for Medical Examiners. Would you call it an accident or a suicide? Listen to the case and decide for yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:38:28 -0000 full 2 24 Emily Speed This episode steps through a gunshot wound to the head that wasn't the typical self -inflicted gsw that we often see. This one was a high risk game that ended after one shot. The manner of death can be a challenge in certain cases for Medical... This episode steps through a gunshot wound to the head that wasn't the typical self -inflicted gsw that we often see. This one was a high risk game that ended after one shot. The manner of death can be a challenge in certain cases for Medical Examiners. Would you call it an accident or a suicide? Listen to the case and decide for yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This episode steps through a gunshot wound to the head that wasn't the typical self -inflicted gsw that we often see. This one was a high risk game that ended after one shot. The manner of death can be a challenge in certain cases for Medical Examiners. Would you call it an accident or a suicide? Listen to the case and decide for yourself.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1836 yes The Hardest Cases https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/356d1dfb-68f1-df5f-45e9-860210e6a22c.mp3 This episode is talking about the hardest cases for most forensic professionals to work. The kids. I have been weary about recording an episode about child and infant death investigation because I know most shy away from listening to the terrible realities that exist. But they are a reality and they are some of the hardest cases to walk away from and not take home with you. They are some of the hardest to remain professional on and not react emotionally; specifically with anger. I have been asked the same question for years, "what are some of the hardest cases to work?" This episode is about just that. The hardest cases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:28:50 -0000 full 2 23 Emily Speed This episode is talking about the hardest cases for most forensic professionals to work. The kids. I have been weary about recording an episode about child and infant death investigation because I know most shy away from listening to the terrible... This episode is talking about the hardest cases for most forensic professionals to work. The kids. I have been weary about recording an episode about child and infant death investigation because I know most shy away from listening to the terrible realities that exist. But they are a reality and they are some of the hardest cases to walk away from and not take home with you. They are some of the hardest to remain professional on and not react emotionally; specifically with anger. I have been asked the same question for years, "what are some of the hardest cases to work?" This episode is about just that. The hardest cases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This episode is talking about the hardest cases for most forensic professionals to work. The kids. I have been weary about recording an episode about child and infant death investigation because I know most shy away from listening to the terrible realities that exist. But they are a reality and they are some of the hardest cases to walk away from and not take home with you. They are some of the hardest to remain professional on and not react emotionally; specifically with anger. I have been asked the same question for years, "what are some of the hardest cases to work?" This episode is about just that. The hardest cases.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 2029 yes Identity of a Death Investigator https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/8899530d-9821-c1d9-8afd-05f15deb195a.mp3 Something I have learned after leaving a career in death investigation is the identity crisis that becomes a daily struggle.  If I am no longer an active forensic investigator with an on call phone I carry everywhere, then who am I really?!  I allowed my career to define me to the level that when it was over, my anxiety became worse.  This episode is about growth.  It's my personal struggles post death investigator.  Who am I now?! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:38:32 -0000 full 2 22 Emily Speed Something I have learned after leaving a career in death investigation is the identity crisis that becomes a daily struggle.  If I am no longer an active forensic investigator with an on call phone I carry everywhere, then who am I really?!... Something I have learned after leaving a career in death investigation is the identity crisis that becomes a daily struggle.  If I am no longer an active forensic investigator with an on call phone I carry everywhere, then who am I really?!  I allowed my career to define me to the level that when it was over, my anxiety became worse.  This episode is about growth.  It's my personal struggles post death investigator.  Who am I now?! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Something I have learned after leaving a career in death investigation is the identity crisis that becomes a daily struggle.  If I am no longer an active forensic investigator with an on call phone I carry everywhere, then who am I really?!  I allowed my career to define me to the level that when it was over, my anxiety became worse.  This episode is about growth.  It's my personal struggles post death investigator.  Who am I now?!

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 2095 yes A Jane Doe No More with M. William Phelps https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/99b83563-481b-7be4-28e5-7f82a1dbca4d.mp3 This is a special joint episode with another podcast, Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps. Here we talk about a 1994 Unidentified Female that was a victim of The Happy Face Killer; who was recently identified as Suzanne Kjellenberg. This episode is about our work together on her case and the backstory on how she finally got her name. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000 full 2 21 Emily Speed This is a special joint episode with another podcast, Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps. Here we talk about a 1994 Unidentified Female that was a victim of The Happy Face Killer; who was recently identified as Suzanne Kjellenberg. This episode... This is a special joint episode with another podcast, Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps. Here we talk about a 1994 Unidentified Female that was a victim of The Happy Face Killer; who was recently identified as Suzanne Kjellenberg. This episode is about our work together on her case and the backstory on how she finally got her name. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This is a special joint episode with another podcast, Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps. Here we talk about a 1994 Unidentified Female that was a victim of The Happy Face Killer; who was recently identified as Suzanne Kjellenberg. This episode is about our work together on her case and the backstory on how she finally got her name.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 2259 yes The Airstream https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/b0acabe6-c311-4c9e-e89d-dec1d96aac98.mp3 On this episode I recall a death where the body was in an Airstream.  Normally the location, especially if it's the decedent's residence, doesn't stick out in my mind.  But this one made its mark and surprised us all.  Listen to how this case, originally reported as an alcohol related death, completely changed with a simple rolling of the body.  It takes multiple personnel to contribute to a case and sometimes put the puzzle pieces together of what actually happened. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:55:42 -0000 full 2 20 Emily Speed On this episode I recall a death where the body was in an Airstream.  Normally the location, especially if it's the decedent's residence, doesn't stick out in my mind.  But this one made its mark and surprised us all.  Listen to how... On this episode I recall a death where the body was in an Airstream.  Normally the location, especially if it's the decedent's residence, doesn't stick out in my mind.  But this one made its mark and surprised us all.  Listen to how this case, originally reported as an alcohol related death, completely changed with a simple rolling of the body.  It takes multiple personnel to contribute to a case and sometimes put the puzzle pieces together of what actually happened. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support On this episode I recall a death where the body was in an Airstream.  Normally the location, especially if it's the decedent's residence, doesn't stick out in my mind.  But this one made its mark and surprised us all.  Listen to how this case, originally reported as an alcohol related death, completely changed with a simple rolling of the body.  It takes multiple personnel to contribute to a case and sometimes put the puzzle pieces together of what actually happened.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1925 yes The Mess Left Behind https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/2e19656e-5932-c21c-5d5f-9ac092937dc0.mp3 This episode is about the mess.  About what the family experiences in the aftermath of however their family member leaves this world.  It can be messy, it can leave an odor, debt, stress, and more than just grief.  More specifically though, the physical mess.  When I first started working in the Medical Examiner’s office I learned that the general public thought that my office and/or crime scene cleans up when they leave.  And we try.  But aside from taking the body, evidence and any body parts that may have spattered about, what’s left behind is not for us. Here I revisit some messy crime scenes, discuss biohazard clean up, and how it can be covered by insurance. Listen to what the aftermath actually looks like. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:01:40 -0000 full 2 19 Emily Speed This episode is about the mess.  About what the family experiences in the aftermath of however their family member leaves this world.  It can be messy, it can leave an odor, debt, stress, and more than just grief.  More... This episode is about the mess.  About what the family experiences in the aftermath of however their family member leaves this world.  It can be messy, it can leave an odor, debt, stress, and more than just grief.  More specifically though, the physical mess.  When I first started working in the Medical Examiner’s office I learned that the general public thought that my office and/or crime scene cleans up when they leave.  And we try.  But aside from taking the body, evidence and any body parts that may have spattered about, what’s left behind is not for us. Here I revisit some messy crime scenes, discuss biohazard clean up, and how it can be covered by insurance. Listen to what the aftermath actually looks like. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This episode is about the mess.  About what the family experiences in the aftermath of however their family member leaves this world.  It can be messy, it can leave an odor, debt, stress, and more than just grief.  More specifically though, the physical mess.  When I first started working in the Medical Examiner’s office I learned that the general public thought that my office and/or crime scene cleans up when they leave.  And we try.  But aside from taking the body, evidence and any body parts that may have spattered about, what’s left behind is not for us. Here I revisit some messy crime scenes, discuss biohazard clean up, and how it can be covered by insurance. Listen to what the aftermath actually looks like.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1847 yes Different Blood https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/7153cb3e-e143-3c95-62e2-d35b7da7bee8.mp3 This solo episode steps you through a death scene where there was a lot of blood. Not all blood patterns are created equal and this one gave some serious hints as to what happened with the decedent prior to death. This case gives you blood, firearms, death planning, and an outcome that was perfect for training. Listen to this week's death call. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:19:39 -0000 full 2 18 Emily Speed This solo episode steps you through a death scene where there was a lot of blood. Not all blood patterns are created equal and this one gave some serious hints as to what happened with the decedent prior to death. This case gives you blood, firearms,... This solo episode steps you through a death scene where there was a lot of blood. Not all blood patterns are created equal and this one gave some serious hints as to what happened with the decedent prior to death. This case gives you blood, firearms, death planning, and an outcome that was perfect for training. Listen to this week's death call. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This solo episode steps you through a death scene where there was a lot of blood. Not all blood patterns are created equal and this one gave some serious hints as to what happened with the decedent prior to death. This case gives you blood, firearms, death planning, and an outcome that was perfect for training. Listen to this week's death call.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1775 yes What Happened To Her Head https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/303b8e26-203b-1fd4-cc1a-32346d955465.mp3 This solo episode is all about a death call I responded to where the decedent's skull was completely skeletonized; but her body was fresh.  I step you through the call, what I observed on scene, and what happened to this woman.  I discuss postmortem injuries, decomposition, and lividity patterns and how recognizing the differences can be so important to a case.  Listen and see if you can guess what happened to her head. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:31:06 -0000 full 2 17 Emily Speed This solo episode is all about a death call I responded to where the decedent's skull was completely skeletonized; but her body was fresh.  I step you through the call, what I observed on scene, and what happened to this woman.  I discuss... This solo episode is all about a death call I responded to where the decedent's skull was completely skeletonized; but her body was fresh.  I step you through the call, what I observed on scene, and what happened to this woman.  I discuss postmortem injuries, decomposition, and lividity patterns and how recognizing the differences can be so important to a case.  Listen and see if you can guess what happened to her head. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This solo episode is all about a death call I responded to where the decedent's skull was completely skeletonized; but her body was fresh.  I step you through the call, what I observed on scene, and what happened to this woman.  I discuss postmortem injuries, decomposition, and lividity patterns and how recognizing the differences can be so important to a case.  Listen and see if you can guess what happened to her head.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1866 yes The Suicide Perspective with Michael Watkins https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/3219fe1e-a034-b1fd-8293-ff14402540c1.mp3 In this episode I'm joined by retired Crime Scene Investigator, Michael Watkins, who I worked with on numerous suicide death scenes. For years our viewpoint on suicides were the same; until a huge shift happened in his life with the loss of his son. I am so honored that Mike was willing to share his story and his new perspective on suicide as not only a retired CSI, but as a surviving parent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:22:30 -0000 full 2 16 Emily Speed In this episode I'm joined by retired Crime Scene Investigator, Michael Watkins, who I worked with on numerous suicide death scenes. For years our viewpoint on suicides were the same; until a huge shift happened in his life with the loss of his son. I... In this episode I'm joined by retired Crime Scene Investigator, Michael Watkins, who I worked with on numerous suicide death scenes. For years our viewpoint on suicides were the same; until a huge shift happened in his life with the loss of his son. I am so honored that Mike was willing to share his story and his new perspective on suicide as not only a retired CSI, but as a surviving parent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support In this episode I'm joined by retired Crime Scene Investigator, Michael Watkins, who I worked with on numerous suicide death scenes. For years our viewpoint on suicides were the same; until a huge shift happened in his life with the loss of his son. I am so honored that Mike was willing to share his story and his new perspective on suicide as not only a retired CSI, but as a surviving parent.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 2083 yes Final Exit https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/dd26c07b-ba88-2069-8910-949c0fe6a5bf.mp3 This solo episode steps the listener through a death call, one where I walked through a home where the floor was covered by water as the bathtub, where the body was found, was overflowing. This wasn't your typical drowning case; instead the decedent's head was covered by a plastic bag. Listen as I step you through the scene and what kindof case this actually was. Hint, it's not what you think. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:20:31 -0000 full 2 15 Emily Speed This solo episode steps the listener through a death call, one where I walked through a home where the floor was covered by water as the bathtub, where the body was found, was overflowing. This wasn't your typical drowning case; instead the decedent's... This solo episode steps the listener through a death call, one where I walked through a home where the floor was covered by water as the bathtub, where the body was found, was overflowing. This wasn't your typical drowning case; instead the decedent's head was covered by a plastic bag. Listen as I step you through the scene and what kindof case this actually was. Hint, it's not what you think. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This solo episode steps the listener through a death call, one where I walked through a home where the floor was covered by water as the bathtub, where the body was found, was overflowing. This wasn't your typical drowning case; instead the decedent's head was covered by a plastic bag. Listen as I step you through the scene and what kindof case this actually was. Hint, it's not what you think.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1827 yes Grief Support with Jennifer Holler https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/6ced6a1c-d02d-732b-496e-8145d9229861.mp3 This episode is an interview with Jennifer Holler, a licensed clinical social worker that specializes in grief support services for children. This conversation talks about bereavement care for children, mental health care for professionals that work in the area of death and dying, and about Nonie's Place; a resource center for grieving children and families. Jennifer is also one of my favorite people and one of the few that I turn to when I need support. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:22:29 -0000 full 2 14 Emily Speed This episode is an interview with Jennifer Holler, a licensed clinical social worker that specializes in grief support services for children. This conversation talks about bereavement care for children, mental health care for professionals that work... This episode is an interview with Jennifer Holler, a licensed clinical social worker that specializes in grief support services for children. This conversation talks about bereavement care for children, mental health care for professionals that work in the area of death and dying, and about Nonie's Place; a resource center for grieving children and families. Jennifer is also one of my favorite people and one of the few that I turn to when I need support. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This episode is an interview with Jennifer Holler, a licensed clinical social worker that specializes in grief support services for children. This conversation talks about bereavement care for children, mental health care for professionals that work in the area of death and dying, and about Nonie's Place; a resource center for grieving children and families. Jennifer is also one of my favorite people and one of the few that I turn to when I need support.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1777 no The Missing Patch https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/01e9e60e-f9bc-c705-ffed-8a1e68864853.mp3 This episode is walking through a death call that was reported as natural and how difficult it can be sometimes to be able to confirm information.  I talk about how a death that was presumed to be natural ended up much different that I thought it would be.  I discuss toxicology testing and the misconceptions related to how long it really takes and how difficult it is to not be able to provide an answer to family members right away.  Listen to what "The Missing Patch" is all about! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:21:37 -0000 full 2 13 Emily Speed This episode is walking through a death call that was reported as natural and how difficult it can be sometimes to be able to confirm information.  I talk about how a death that was presumed to be natural ended up much different that I thought it... This episode is walking through a death call that was reported as natural and how difficult it can be sometimes to be able to confirm information.  I talk about how a death that was presumed to be natural ended up much different that I thought it would be.  I discuss toxicology testing and the misconceptions related to how long it really takes and how difficult it is to not be able to provide an answer to family members right away.  Listen to what "The Missing Patch" is all about! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This episode is walking through a death call that was reported as natural and how difficult it can be sometimes to be able to confirm information.  I talk about how a death that was presumed to be natural ended up much different that I thought it would be.  I discuss toxicology testing and the misconceptions related to how long it really takes and how difficult it is to not be able to provide an answer to family members right away.  Listen to what "The Missing Patch" is all about!

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1694 no Crime Scene Integrity with Phil Metz https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/1bde87e8-891f-62cd-44bb-12a1d4bbd456.mp3 This episode is a conversation with Phil Metz, a Flight Paramedic and Medical Division Fire Chief.  We discussed how our paths crossed with a case and how that led to a bigger conversation about Cirme Scene Integrity and the need for first responder training.  I was invited to be an instructor on a program that could help change the future of how evidence and investigations are handled from the beginning!  Introducing the American Institute of Crime Scene Integrity (aicsi.com) and how it was created. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:32:06 -0000 full 2 12 Emily Speed This episode is a conversation with Phil Metz, a Flight Paramedic and Medical Division Fire Chief.  We discussed how our paths crossed with a case and how that led to a bigger conversation about Cirme Scene Integrity and the need for first... This episode is a conversation with Phil Metz, a Flight Paramedic and Medical Division Fire Chief.  We discussed how our paths crossed with a case and how that led to a bigger conversation about Cirme Scene Integrity and the need for first responder training.  I was invited to be an instructor on a program that could help change the future of how evidence and investigations are handled from the beginning!  Introducing the American Institute of Crime Scene Integrity (aicsi.com) and how it was created. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This episode is a conversation with Phil Metz, a Flight Paramedic and Medical Division Fire Chief.  We discussed how our paths crossed with a case and how that led to a bigger conversation about Cirme Scene Integrity and the need for first responder training.  I was invited to be an instructor on a program that could help change the future of how evidence and investigations are handled from the beginning!  Introducing the American Institute of Crime Scene Integrity (aicsi.com) and how it was created.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 2010 no Cranial Wash https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/7789b8f2-24a7-6f1c-8817-137a76e4f6e3.mp3 How do you take skeletal remains found in the woods and determine a cause of death?  How do you figure out who they were and what their bones say about them?  It's no secret that skeletal cases are my favorite but this case taught me something new that I was able to use on numerous other cases.  Listen to how a discovery by ROTC students near a nature trail led to a missing persons case and closure for a family. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:50:03 -0000 full 2 11 Emily Speed How do you take skeletal remains found in the woods and determine a cause of death?  How do you figure out who they were and what their bones say about them?  It's no secret that skeletal cases are my favorite but this case taught... How do you take skeletal remains found in the woods and determine a cause of death?  How do you figure out who they were and what their bones say about them?  It's no secret that skeletal cases are my favorite but this case taught me something new that I was able to use on numerous other cases.  Listen to how a discovery by ROTC students near a nature trail led to a missing persons case and closure for a family. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support How do you take skeletal remains found in the woods and determine a cause of death?  How do you figure out who they were and what their bones say about them?  It's no secret that skeletal cases are my favorite but this case taught me something new that I was able to use on numerous other cases.  Listen to how a discovery by ROTC students near a nature trail led to a missing persons case and closure for a family.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1818 yes Forensic Psychology with Dr. Dana Anderson https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/278caa61-766e-b358-05ef-db0f945cfcad.mp3 This week I have a chat with Dr. Dana Anderson, a clinical Forensic Psychologist, and learn all about Forensic Psychology and how this modern-day Clarice ((Silence of the Lambs reference)) spends her day and how she protects her mind.  I cannot wait to chat with her again and hear insights from the perspective of the mind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:38:56 -0000 full 2 10 Emily Speed This week I have a chat with Dr. Dana Anderson, a clinical Forensic Psychologist, and learn all about Forensic Psychology and how this modern-day Clarice ((Silence of the Lambs reference)) spends her day and how she protects her mind.  I cannot... This week I have a chat with Dr. Dana Anderson, a clinical Forensic Psychologist, and learn all about Forensic Psychology and how this modern-day Clarice ((Silence of the Lambs reference)) spends her day and how she protects her mind.  I cannot wait to chat with her again and hear insights from the perspective of the mind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This week I have a chat with Dr. Dana Anderson, a clinical Forensic Psychologist, and learn all about Forensic Psychology and how this modern-day Clarice ((Silence of the Lambs reference)) spends her day and how she protects her mind.  I cannot wait to chat with her again and hear insights from the perspective of the mind.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 2120 yes The Body Farm https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/01900e7d-5457-c87e-4a5d-d1815ca70842.mp3 The Body Farm, otherwise known as The Forensic Anthropology Research Facility at the University of Tennessee, is one of the most sought out training facilities in the field of forensics.  It is by far the best training of my career and the experience is one of my favorite memories.  Well, most of the experience.  Hear all about my time at The Body Farm (I want to go back!) and how I spent my birthday one year with my head in a grave. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:34:08 -0000 full 2 9 Emily Speed The Body Farm, otherwise known as The Forensic Anthropology Research Facility at the University of Tennessee, is one of the most sought out training facilities in the field of forensics.  It is by far the best training of my career and the... The Body Farm, otherwise known as The Forensic Anthropology Research Facility at the University of Tennessee, is one of the most sought out training facilities in the field of forensics.  It is by far the best training of my career and the experience is one of my favorite memories.  Well, most of the experience.  Hear all about my time at The Body Farm (I want to go back!) and how I spent my birthday one year with my head in a grave. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support The Body Farm, otherwise known as The Forensic Anthropology Research Facility at the University of Tennessee, is one of the most sought out training facilities in the field of forensics.  It is by far the best training of my career and the experience is one of my favorite memories.  Well, most of the experience.  Hear all about my time at The Body Farm (I want to go back!) and how I spent my birthday one year with my head in a grave.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1715 yes Coping with Humor with Kristen Cavener https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/39d7d73f-88da-7541-cc2d-9649ff91bd27.mp3 This week I have a chat with a former co-worker and friend, Kristen. Most of our memories together involved lots of laughter and office pranks as we were using humor as a coping mechanism for our stress before we even knew what a coping mechanism was. Now we reflect on our time together and give some pros and cons and advice to those looking at a career in forensics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:51:28 -0000 full 2 8 Emily Speed This week I have a chat with a former co-worker and friend, Kristen. Most of our memories together involved lots of laughter and office pranks as we were using humor as a coping mechanism for our stress before we even knew what a coping mechanism was.... This week I have a chat with a former co-worker and friend, Kristen. Most of our memories together involved lots of laughter and office pranks as we were using humor as a coping mechanism for our stress before we even knew what a coping mechanism was. Now we reflect on our time together and give some pros and cons and advice to those looking at a career in forensics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This week I have a chat with a former co-worker and friend, Kristen. Most of our memories together involved lots of laughter and office pranks as we were using humor as a coping mechanism for our stress before we even knew what a coping mechanism was. Now we reflect on our time together and give some pros and cons and advice to those looking at a career in forensics.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1900 yes Postmortem Donation https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/744ca690-316a-44b4-a0ee-3ce0ad1d0246.mp3 Are you an organ donor? That's the question that begins this episode all about postmortem organ, tissue, and cornea donation and what that really means. How my opinion of it has changed over the years and how a very special friend taught me even more about it after he passed. Listen to this week's episode that will surely educate on a process that can easily be misunderstood. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:11:28 -0000 full 2 7 Emily Speed Are you an organ donor? That's the question that begins this episode all about postmortem organ, tissue, and cornea donation and what that really means. How my opinion of it has changed over the years and how a very special friend taught me even more... Are you an organ donor? That's the question that begins this episode all about postmortem organ, tissue, and cornea donation and what that really means. How my opinion of it has changed over the years and how a very special friend taught me even more about it after he passed. Listen to this week's episode that will surely educate on a process that can easily be misunderstood. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Are you an organ donor? That's the question that begins this episode all about postmortem organ, tissue, and cornea donation and what that really means. How my opinion of it has changed over the years and how a very special friend taught me even more about it after he passed. Listen to this week's episode that will surely educate on a process that can easily be misunderstood.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1925 no Who Is Richard Roberts? https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/db540848-cb9c-7b45-e57a-78f61152bda5.mp3 Richard Roberts had a stroke in the hospital and when his family was notified of his death, we found out that he was not who we thought he was. Much like "The Ex-Husband" episode a couple weeks back, this episode talks about the process of identification when all of the efforts of investigators were exhausted. When you have a chronically unidentified decedent that you KNOW should be identified easily just based on his tattoos alone. This episode sheds light on cold cases and my desire to do more in this field. Listen to find out Who Is Richard Roberts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:48:35 -0000 full 2 6 Emily Speed Richard Roberts had a stroke in the hospital and when his family was notified of his death, we found out that he was not who we thought he was. Much like "The Ex-Husband" episode a couple weeks back, this episode talks about the process of... Richard Roberts had a stroke in the hospital and when his family was notified of his death, we found out that he was not who we thought he was. Much like "The Ex-Husband" episode a couple weeks back, this episode talks about the process of identification when all of the efforts of investigators were exhausted. When you have a chronically unidentified decedent that you KNOW should be identified easily just based on his tattoos alone. This episode sheds light on cold cases and my desire to do more in this field. Listen to find out Who Is Richard Roberts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Richard Roberts had a stroke in the hospital and when his family was notified of his death, we found out that he was not who we thought he was. Much like "The Ex-Husband" episode a couple weeks back, this episode talks about the process of identification when all of the efforts of investigators were exhausted. When you have a chronically unidentified decedent that you KNOW should be identified easily just based on his tattoos alone. This episode sheds light on cold cases and my desire to do more in this field. Listen to find out Who Is Richard Roberts.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1510 yes The Journey https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/7f1d609e-1360-d038-1a77-6ed75f705185.mp3 This episode, titled "The Journey" almost got called "The Struggle". I've been struggling lately and needed to just speak from the heart. I've learned SO much from death investigation but my greatest lesson I gained was from the families that I spoke to everyday. Over a decade of conversations about how there never is enough time. This episode isn't my typical story telling or teaching about forensics. This one is a life lesson that I'm continuously reminding myself; constantly learning and re-learning when things get hard. This is a journey and sometimes we all need a kick in the ass. This was my own ass kicking and maybe it can help someone else too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:47:59 -0000 full 2 5 Emily Speed This episode, titled "The Journey" almost got called "The Struggle". I've been struggling lately and needed to just speak from the heart. I've learned SO much from death investigation but my greatest lesson I gained was from the families that I spoke... This episode, titled "The Journey" almost got called "The Struggle". I've been struggling lately and needed to just speak from the heart. I've learned SO much from death investigation but my greatest lesson I gained was from the families that I spoke to everyday. Over a decade of conversations about how there never is enough time. This episode isn't my typical story telling or teaching about forensics. This one is a life lesson that I'm continuously reminding myself; constantly learning and re-learning when things get hard. This is a journey and sometimes we all need a kick in the ass. This was my own ass kicking and maybe it can help someone else too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This episode, titled "The Journey" almost got called "The Struggle". I've been struggling lately and needed to just speak from the heart. I've learned SO much from death investigation but my greatest lesson I gained was from the families that I spoke to everyday. Over a decade of conversations about how there never is enough time. This episode isn't my typical story telling or teaching about forensics. This one is a life lesson that I'm continuously reminding myself; constantly learning and re-learning when things get hard. This is a journey and sometimes we all need a kick in the ass. This was my own ass kicking and maybe it can help someone else too.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1523 yes The Ex-Husband https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/94bdd786-ffdd-1b51-2903-b3ad9687217d.mp3 This week I talk to Jessica and share her story about her ex-husband and how she found out after he died that he wasn't exactly who she thought he was. We revisit the steps we went to confirm suspicions and talk about the challenges of reframing your memories when things aren't exactly as they seem. This episode also talks about the subject of suicide and difficulties so many face surrounding mental health and substance abuse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:25:43 -0000 full 2 4 Emily Speed This week I talk to Jessica and share her story about her ex-husband and how she found out after he died that he wasn't exactly who she thought he was. We revisit the steps we went to confirm suspicions and talk about the challenges of reframing your... This week I talk to Jessica and share her story about her ex-husband and how she found out after he died that he wasn't exactly who she thought he was. We revisit the steps we went to confirm suspicions and talk about the challenges of reframing your memories when things aren't exactly as they seem. This episode also talks about the subject of suicide and difficulties so many face surrounding mental health and substance abuse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This week I talk to Jessica and share her story about her ex-husband and how she found out after he died that he wasn't exactly who she thought he was. We revisit the steps we went to confirm suspicions and talk about the challenges of reframing your memories when things aren't exactly as they seem. This episode also talks about the subject of suicide and difficulties so many face surrounding mental health and substance abuse.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 2178 yes The A Team with Christina Van Tassel Knepper https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/e3993dd8-3098-1893-01d8-523a0b236ce1.mp3 This week I invited a special guest to the show to talk about our career together. Christina Van Tassel Knepper has been with me from day 1 in the forensic world and together we have SO many stories and experiences. Listen to this week's episode where we have a discussion about the morgue, exposures, our trip to New York and more. Consider this episode one of many with Christina because this is just tip of the iceberg. She and I were a team and for a long time it was just us - The A Team. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:49:07 -0000 full 2 3 Emily Speed This week I invited a special guest to the show to talk about our career together. Christina Van Tassel Knepper has been with me from day 1 in the forensic world and together we have SO many stories and experiences. Listen to this week's episode where... This week I invited a special guest to the show to talk about our career together. Christina Van Tassel Knepper has been with me from day 1 in the forensic world and together we have SO many stories and experiences. Listen to this week's episode where we have a discussion about the morgue, exposures, our trip to New York and more. Consider this episode one of many with Christina because this is just tip of the iceberg. She and I were a team and for a long time it was just us - The A Team. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This week I invited a special guest to the show to talk about our career together. Christina Van Tassel Knepper has been with me from day 1 in the forensic world and together we have SO many stories and experiences. Listen to this week's episode where we have a discussion about the morgue, exposures, our trip to New York and more. Consider this episode one of many with Christina because this is just tip of the iceberg. She and I were a team and for a long time it was just us - The A Team.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 2003 yes Cutting A Head https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/4d345da7-ba35-27f1-c28a-96d70c2494ff.mp3 A big part of my job was working in the morgue and something I did often was cutting open the head during autopsy to access the brain. This episode visits my experience with working in the morgue, assisting in autopsies, and the evisceration process. We'll call this part 1 of the autopsy talk with part 2 being an interview with one of my favorite people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000 full 2 2 Emily Speed A big part of my job was working in the morgue and something I did often was cutting open the head during autopsy to access the brain. This episode visits my experience with working in the morgue, assisting in autopsies, and the evisceration process.... A big part of my job was working in the morgue and something I did often was cutting open the head during autopsy to access the brain. This episode visits my experience with working in the morgue, assisting in autopsies, and the evisceration process. We'll call this part 1 of the autopsy talk with part 2 being an interview with one of my favorite people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support A big part of my job was working in the morgue and something I did often was cutting open the head during autopsy to access the brain. This episode visits my experience with working in the morgue, assisting in autopsies, and the evisceration process. We'll call this part 1 of the autopsy talk with part 2 being an interview with one of my favorite people.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 2062 yes My Mistake https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/5459e4c4-2439-38b6-1cd7-493ada2b26ad.mp3 We all make mistakes. In life, in our careers, in relationships. I happened to make one on a case and it has made me feel so much shame for years. Looking back on it now, I realize how the narrative was controlled. Listen to the newest episode of Death Calls Podcast and learn how a married couple died in their home but at different times and from what. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000 full 2 1 Emily Speed We all make mistakes. In life, in our careers, in relationships. I happened to make one on a case and it has made me feel so much shame for years. Looking back on it now, I realize how the narrative was controlled. Listen to the newest episode of... We all make mistakes. In life, in our careers, in relationships. I happened to make one on a case and it has made me feel so much shame for years. Looking back on it now, I realize how the narrative was controlled. Listen to the newest episode of Death Calls Podcast and learn how a married couple died in their home but at different times and from what. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support We all make mistakes. In life, in our careers, in relationships. I happened to make one on a case and it has made me feel so much shame for years. Looking back on it now, I realize how the narrative was controlled. Listen to the newest episode of Death Calls Podcast and learn how a married couple died in their home but at different times and from what.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1904 yes "PTSD" - Episode 10 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/e43bca42-58fb-7588-1e11-0af185f8522f.mp3 Starting a podcast on a career surrounding death and dying to share stories, education, and my experience has been so therapeutic.  It has also been triggering.  I've learned so much about myself in the last few years and I would be willing to bet that there are others just like me that aren't talking about it.  This field can be dark.  It can change you.  It can eat you alive if you don't create your own boundaries.  If you don't make your health a priority; body and mind.  I'm ready to share a bit about mine and I hope that it encourages others in the field to stop brushing certain feeling aside in hopes that it will go away.  Please listen with caution and with the knowledge that I will be discussing PTSD, miscarriage and child death. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Sat, 25 Feb 2023 06:02:19 -0000 full 1 10 Emily Speed Starting a podcast on a career surrounding death and dying to share stories, education, and my experience has been so therapeutic.  It has also been triggering.  I've learned so much about myself in the last few years and I would be willing... Starting a podcast on a career surrounding death and dying to share stories, education, and my experience has been so therapeutic.  It has also been triggering.  I've learned so much about myself in the last few years and I would be willing to bet that there are others just like me that aren't talking about it.  This field can be dark.  It can change you.  It can eat you alive if you don't create your own boundaries.  If you don't make your health a priority; body and mind.  I'm ready to share a bit about mine and I hope that it encourages others in the field to stop brushing certain feeling aside in hopes that it will go away.  Please listen with caution and with the knowledge that I will be discussing PTSD, miscarriage and child death. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Starting a podcast on a career surrounding death and dying to share stories, education, and my experience has been so therapeutic.  It has also been triggering.  I've learned so much about myself in the last few years and I would be willing to bet that there are others just like me that aren't talking about it.  This field can be dark.  It can change you.  It can eat you alive if you don't create your own boundaries.  If you don't make your health a priority; body and mind.  I'm ready to share a bit about mine and I hope that it encourages others in the field to stop brushing certain feeling aside in hopes that it will go away.  Please listen with caution and with the knowledge that I will be discussing PTSD, miscarriage and child death.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1764 no "The Casket" - Episode 9 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/095ece6d-6871-890b-d6e8-ffda44296a26.mp3 Imagine buying a house and starting the process of locating the septic tank and replacing irrigation only to find a very small casket buried deep down in the backyard.  It was my job to dig up the casket and open it to figure out who was in it and learning what the next steps in the investigation should be.  In the middle of the summer time.  One stop for a slushi and I became a source of comedy for quite a few and that continued when the casket was opened and my nose received the cloud of smells.  Listen to Episode 9 to find out more about what remained in The Casket. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:32:00 -0000 full 1 9 Emily Speed Imagine buying a house and starting the process of locating the septic tank and replacing irrigation only to find a very small casket buried deep down in the backyard.  It was my job to dig up the casket and open it to figure out who was in it... Imagine buying a house and starting the process of locating the septic tank and replacing irrigation only to find a very small casket buried deep down in the backyard.  It was my job to dig up the casket and open it to figure out who was in it and learning what the next steps in the investigation should be.  In the middle of the summer time.  One stop for a slushi and I became a source of comedy for quite a few and that continued when the casket was opened and my nose received the cloud of smells.  Listen to Episode 9 to find out more about what remained in The Casket. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Imagine buying a house and starting the process of locating the septic tank and replacing irrigation only to find a very small casket buried deep down in the backyard.  It was my job to dig up the casket and open it to figure out who was in it and learning what the next steps in the investigation should be.  In the middle of the summer time.  One stop for a slushi and I became a source of comedy for quite a few and that continued when the casket was opened and my nose received the cloud of smells.  Listen to Episode 9 to find out more about what remained in The Casket.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1771 no Flies in the Window https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/fe145884-393f-8564-bf2f-04c185979843.mp3 Who knew a visit to the icecream shop on a Saturday would bring a swift flood of memories of decomposing bodies to me, but here we are with Episode 8 all about decomposition and what it is like going to a scene where a body has been deceased for a while.  The smells, the sights and the sounds are something you'll never forget and never truly want to see again.  Descriptive, educational and a little humorous... learn what it means when you see Flies in the Window. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:55:59 -0000 full 1 8 Emily Speed Who knew a visit to the icecream shop on a Saturday would bring a swift flood of memories of decomposing bodies to me, but here we are with Episode 8 all about decomposition and what it is like going to a scene where a body has been deceased for a... Who knew a visit to the icecream shop on a Saturday would bring a swift flood of memories of decomposing bodies to me, but here we are with Episode 8 all about decomposition and what it is like going to a scene where a body has been deceased for a while.  The smells, the sights and the sounds are something you'll never forget and never truly want to see again.  Descriptive, educational and a little humorous... learn what it means when you see Flies in the Window. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Who knew a visit to the icecream shop on a Saturday would bring a swift flood of memories of decomposing bodies to me, but here we are with Episode 8 all about decomposition and what it is like going to a scene where a body has been deceased for a while.  The smells, the sights and the sounds are something you'll never forget and never truly want to see again.  Descriptive, educational and a little humorous... learn what it means when you see Flies in the Window.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1865 no "The Process" - Episode 7 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/7b7e9c42-0ff9-7223-047b-494e824c8851.mp3 This episode is all about "The Process".  I'm hoping this may help those that don't work in the field of law enforcement or forensics that don't understand why they won't know everything about a case up front.  SO much goes into an investigation and the integrity of the crime scene, of the case, is treated with the upmost importance.  I have had so many questions over the years about the process and routinely explained it to numerous family members who's next-of-kin unfortunately became a case of mine.  This won't provide answers to a lot of questions I know many have, but I hope that it will provide a better understanding. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Sat, 07 Jan 2023 04:21:56 -0000 full 1 7 Emily Speed This episode is all about "The Process".  I'm hoping this may help those that don't work in the field of law enforcement or forensics that don't understand why they won't know everything about a case up front.  SO much goes into an... This episode is all about "The Process".  I'm hoping this may help those that don't work in the field of law enforcement or forensics that don't understand why they won't know everything about a case up front.  SO much goes into an investigation and the integrity of the crime scene, of the case, is treated with the upmost importance.  I have had so many questions over the years about the process and routinely explained it to numerous family members who's next-of-kin unfortunately became a case of mine.  This won't provide answers to a lot of questions I know many have, but I hope that it will provide a better understanding. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support This episode is all about "The Process".  I'm hoping this may help those that don't work in the field of law enforcement or forensics that don't understand why they won't know everything about a case up front.  SO much goes into an investigation and the integrity of the crime scene, of the case, is treated with the upmost importance.  I have had so many questions over the years about the process and routinely explained it to numerous family members who's next-of-kin unfortunately became a case of mine.  This won't provide answers to a lot of questions I know many have, but I hope that it will provide a better understanding.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 2100 no "Fresh Meat" - Episode 6 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/e9f6df04-8535-fd4c-a08f-0e0bf31cce92.mp3 In the beginning, there's a level of excitement to a new investigator.  A level of shock and awe that will eventually be replaced with stress and exhaustion.  But in between the newbie and the seasoned employee there is humor and little glimpses of why you continue to stay.  This episode starts with the perspective of "fresh meat" with some fun stories and an little into the dynamic I have with my mom through this journey.  ((spoiler alert- my mom is the best ever)) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Sat, 17 Dec 2022 13:42:12 -0000 full 1 6 Emily Speed In the beginning, there's a level of excitement to a new investigator.  A level of shock and awe that will eventually be replaced with stress and exhaustion.  But in between the newbie and the seasoned employee there is humor and little... In the beginning, there's a level of excitement to a new investigator.  A level of shock and awe that will eventually be replaced with stress and exhaustion.  But in between the newbie and the seasoned employee there is humor and little glimpses of why you continue to stay.  This episode starts with the perspective of "fresh meat" with some fun stories and an little into the dynamic I have with my mom through this journey.  ((spoiler alert- my mom is the best ever)) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support In the beginning, there's a level of excitement to a new investigator.  A level of shock and awe that will eventually be replaced with stress and exhaustion.  But in between the newbie and the seasoned employee there is humor and little glimpses of why you continue to stay.  This episode starts with the perspective of "fresh meat" with some fun stories and an little into the dynamic I have with my mom through this journey.  ((spoiler alert- my mom is the best ever))

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1952 no "Up Close and Personal" - Episode 5 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/41554352-62ec-2d79-1d30-eea6d83ee2aa.mp3 Investigating deaths and learning so much personal information about the deceased has given Emily such a different perspective on life.  Listen to the different exposures that inspired life changes.  From the need to workout to the absolute NEED to keep her house from becoming too cluttered.  Going into houses of all different varieties was altering to say the least. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:08:26 -0000 full 1 5 Emily Speed Investigating deaths and learning so much personal information about the deceased has given Emily such a different perspective on life.  Listen to the different exposures that inspired life changes.  From the need to workout to the absolute... Investigating deaths and learning so much personal information about the deceased has given Emily such a different perspective on life.  Listen to the different exposures that inspired life changes.  From the need to workout to the absolute NEED to keep her house from becoming too cluttered.  Going into houses of all different varieties was altering to say the least. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Investigating deaths and learning so much personal information about the deceased has given Emily such a different perspective on life.  Listen to the different exposures that inspired life changes.  From the need to workout to the absolute NEED to keep her house from becoming too cluttered.  Going into houses of all different varieties was altering to say the least.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1933 no "Hard to Kill" - Episode 4 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/1fa015c6-19af-34a3-1aee-ff63a0d28041.mp3 The little voice in your head, the feeling in your stomach, your intuition.... signs you should always pay attention to.  There are situations we have all been in where we feel that our safety is compromised.  I discuss instances where I have been working and concerned for my own safety and what lead me to do something about it.  Being exposed to SO many cases of domestic violence, assault, and crimes against women truly have impacted my life and my view on needing to make yourself HARD TO KILL.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:11:32 -0000 full 1 4 Emily Speed The little voice in your head, the feeling in your stomach, your intuition.... signs you should always pay attention to.  There are situations we have all been in where we feel that our safety is compromised.  I discuss instances where I... The little voice in your head, the feeling in your stomach, your intuition.... signs you should always pay attention to.  There are situations we have all been in where we feel that our safety is compromised.  I discuss instances where I have been working and concerned for my own safety and what lead me to do something about it.  Being exposed to SO many cases of domestic violence, assault, and crimes against women truly have impacted my life and my view on needing to make yourself HARD TO KILL.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support The little voice in your head, the feeling in your stomach, your intuition.... signs you should always pay attention to.  There are situations we have all been in where we feel that our safety is compromised.  I discuss instances where I have been working and concerned for my own safety and what lead me to do something about it.  Being exposed to SO many cases of domestic violence, assault, and crimes against women truly have impacted my life and my view on needing to make yourself HARD TO KILL.  

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1933 no Intestinal Garland https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/366afe79-5ca1-9c6a-5cf6-84bedf154acc.mp3 What is the most common question EVER asked to a Forensic Death Investigator?  Tune in and find out!  Hear some different answers and stories along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:03:11 -0000 full 1 3 Emily Speed What is the most common question EVER asked to a Forensic Death Investigator?  Tune in and find out!  Hear some different answers and stories along the way. --- Support this podcast: What is the most common question EVER asked to a Forensic Death Investigator?  Tune in and find out!  Hear some different answers and stories along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support What is the most common question EVER asked to a Forensic Death Investigator?  Tune in and find out!  Hear some different answers and stories along the way.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1760 no "John and Valerie", Episode 2 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/0918c8f9-d5ff-d989-d335-a645016b8815.mp3 *Trigger Warning*- This episode will cover the topic of suicides. Listen to a difficult experience as a death investigator and forensic specialist in the autopsy suite.  Follow along with Emily as she gives the account of two deaths, both by suicide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:21:54 -0000 full Emily Speed *Trigger Warning*- This episode will cover the topic of suicides. Listen to a difficult experience as a death investigator and forensic specialist in the autopsy suite.  Follow along with Emily as she gives the account of two deaths, both by... *Trigger Warning*- This episode will cover the topic of suicides. Listen to a difficult experience as a death investigator and forensic specialist in the autopsy suite.  Follow along with Emily as she gives the account of two deaths, both by suicide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support *Trigger Warning*- This episode will cover the topic of suicides.


Listen to a difficult experience as a death investigator and forensic specialist in the autopsy suite.  Follow along with Emily as she gives the account of two deaths, both by suicide.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1945 no "Tom" https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/a104aaf8-0335-e287-2762-8b29ab1a0308.mp3 Welcome to the first official episode of Death Calls!  This death call is titled "Tom".  Hear about one of my favorite cases, a skeletal recovery.  Learn about the scene, the maceration process, and how Tom became my buddy.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:06:08 -0000 full Emily Speed Welcome to the first official episode of Death Calls!  This death call is titled "Tom".  Hear about one of my favorite cases, a skeletal recovery.  Learn about the scene, the maceration process, and how Tom became my buddy.   ---... Welcome to the first official episode of Death Calls!  This death call is titled "Tom".  Hear about one of my favorite cases, a skeletal recovery.  Learn about the scene, the maceration process, and how Tom became my buddy.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Welcome to the first official episode of Death Calls!  This death call is titled "Tom".  Hear about one of my favorite cases, a skeletal recovery.  Learn about the scene, the maceration process, and how Tom became my buddy.  

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support]]> 1939 no Introducing Death Calls - Episode Zero https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82e21c25-dd18-4812-96bc-6fa6145c1afc/292039849-44100-2-762bf10c64894.m4a Welcome to the introductory episode of Death Calls.  Experiences of a death investigator.  This episode will introduce the host, Emily Speed, and what each episode will bring.  Listen in and see what happens when Death Calls. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:30:28 -0000 trailer 1 Emily Speed Welcome to the introductory episode of Death Calls.  Experiences of a death investigator.  This episode will introduce the host, Emily Speed, and what each episode will bring.  Listen in and see what happens when Death Calls. ---... Welcome to the introductory episode of Death Calls.  Experiences of a death investigator.  This episode will introduce the host, Emily Speed, and what each episode will bring.  Listen in and see what happens when Death Calls. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-speed5/support Welcome to the introductory episode of Death Calls.  Experiences of a death investigator.  This episode will introduce the host, Emily Speed, and what each episode will bring.  Listen in and see what happens when Death Calls.

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