Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : The Children in the Basement - Suicide or Murder
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This podcast delves into the tragic case of two children found hanging in their mother's basement. The hosts meticulously examine the evidence, questioning the mother's claims of her children's suicide. They highlight inconsistencies in her story, including her delayed response to the situation and the unusual circumstances surrounding the deaths. The podcast explores the mother's online activity, revealing searches for information related to suicide and hanging, as well as sexually explicit messages. These findings raise serious doubts about her claims and suggest a potential premeditation of the crime. The hosts also discuss the mother's potential motives, including her possible attempts to mislead investigators and the impact of her actions on her future in prison.
Outlines
The Case of the Hanging Children
This episode introduces the case of two children found hanging in their mother's basement. The hosts discuss the unusual nature of the case and the initial assumptions made about it. They also delve into the complexities of suicide investigations, particularly in cases involving children.
The 911 Call and the Mother's Actions
The hosts analyze the 911 call made by the mother and the EMT response. They question the mother's lack of action in rescuing her children and discuss the unusual circumstances surrounding the case. They also examine the mother's explanation for not rescuing her children and highlight the inconsistencies in her story.
The Mother's Motives and Online Activity
The hosts discuss the mother's potential motives for her actions, including her claims of bullying and her online searches for information related to suicide and hanging. They analyze the mother's behavior and her potential attempts to mislead investigators.
The Consequences of the Mother's Actions
The hosts discuss the painful nature of hanging and the mother's potential consequences for her actions. They emphasize the gravity of the crime and the mother's likely future in prison. They also discuss the mother's online activity, including sexually explicit messages and searches for information related to suicide and hanging.
The Implausibility of the Children's Actions
The hosts further discuss the implausibility of the children's actions and the mother's online searches for information related to suicide and hanging. They highlight the inconsistencies in her story and the evidence against her.
Keywords
Suicide Ideation
The thought or contemplation of taking one's own life. It can range from fleeting thoughts to persistent and intrusive ideas.
Staging
The deliberate manipulation of a crime scene to mislead investigators or create a false narrative. It can involve moving objects, altering the position of the victim, or planting evidence.
Digital Footprint
The trail of data that a person leaves behind online, including their browsing history, social media activity, and online purchases. It can be used to investigate crimes and gather evidence.
Suicide Pact
An agreement between two or more individuals to commit suicide together. It is often motivated by a shared belief or desire to end their lives simultaneously.
Final Exit Death
A term used to describe a suicide that is planned and executed in a specific way, often involving the use of a particular method or substance.
Q&A
What are the key inconsistencies in the mother's story about her children's deaths?
The mother's claim that her children wanted to kill themselves is contradicted by their ages, the son's disability, and the lack of evidence supporting their alleged suicidal ideation. Additionally, her failure to immediately rescue her children from hanging and the staging of the scene raise further suspicions.
How does the mother's online activity contribute to the evidence against her?
The mother's online searches for information related to suicide and hanging, along with sexually explicit messages, provide strong evidence of her potential involvement in the deaths of her children. These searches suggest a premeditation and planning that contradicts her claims of the children's suicide.
What are the potential consequences for the mother in prison?
The mother is likely to face a harsh reality in prison, with other inmates aware of her crime. She may face judgment and hostility from other mothers who are incarcerated for different reasons. The nature of her crime and the lack of remorse could make her a target for violence or isolation within the prison system.
Show Notes
Lisa Snyder calls 911 after discovering her 8-year-old son Connor and 4-year-old daughter, Brinley, hanging in the basement. When EMTs arrive, the children are still hanging....and still ALIVE.
Today on Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan will share his personal experiences with hangings and explains what is to be learned from the scene as Dave Mack takes a look what the mother claims and what the facts of the case prove. Murder or Suicide, the deaths of Conner and Brinley Snyder.
Transcript Highlights
00:20 .99 Introduction
01:39 .59 Two Children found hanging in basement
04:19 .14 Suicidal ideation with vocalization
09:37 .34 Discussion of death by hanging
14:59 .93 Children were hanging but still alive
19:49 .57 Not an accident
24:50 .58 8-year-old Connor has dexterity issues
29:02 .38 Children fully aware of what was happening to them
33:28 .72 Description of what would have taken place if Snyder is telling the truth
38:24 .73 Struggling with issues Crisis line 988
39:05 .42 Conclusion
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