Confessions of a Medical Examiner | Inside NYC's Most Insane Crimes

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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0:00 Discussion on Homicides and Medical Examiner's Office chapter 2
0:00 Homicide Rates in New York City and 9/11 Impact
1:06 Investigation of Accidental Overdose
1:38 Career Path and Struggles with Addiction chapter 1
1:38 Author's Memoir and Life as a Medical Examiner
3:43 Introduction to Personal Life chapter
4:15 Childhood and Family Background chapter
7:54 The Author's Struggle with Addiction and Finding Sobriety chapter
8:26 Career Counseling and Discovery of a New Path chapter
9:28 Becoming a Medical Examiner chapter
12:02 Rise in drug overdose deaths in New York City chapter 3
12:02 Causes of rise in deaths and protocols for investigation
13:05 Investigation procedures and costs
14:09 Personal anecdote about a case in New Orleans
16:13 Investigation and Discovery chapter 4
16:13 Obtaining Medical Examiner's Report and Homicide Detective's Response
16:45 Confrontation with Homicide Detectives and New Orleans Investigation
17:17 Investigation of Initial Overdoses and Suspicious Circumstances
17:48 Discovery of Visine Eye Drops and Possible Murder Plot
19:54 Investigation Process and True Crime Storytelling chapter 3
19:54 Personal Experience with Investigation and Storytelling
20:26 Enjoyment of Investigative Process
20:57 Real-Life Investigation Examples and Phone Calls
23:02 Prison Life and Unusual Phone Use chapter 5
23:02 Inmate Phone Minutes and Murder Plot
23:33 Contacting the Homicide Detective
24:03 Detective's Recognition and Call
24:33 Investigating the Murder
25:05 Poking Around and Meeting Perpetrators
26:39 Interview with George Kobo, a Con Man and Antiques Dealer chapter 3
26:39 George Kobo's Criminal Past and Mannerisms
27:10 Conversations with George Kobo about His Crimes
28:44 The Author's Experience Investigating Hoarders and Crime Scenes
30:46 Conversations with Murderers chapter 4
30:46 Discussing Life Sentences and Murderers' Personalities
31:19 Contrasting Brutal Crimes with Convicted Murderers' Appearances
31:48 Defining Evil and Identifying Evil People
32:49 Sharing Personal Experiences with Sex Offenders in Prison
34:23 Justification of Pedophilia chapter 5
34:23 Societal Influence on Morality
34:54 Benefits of Older Partners for Children
35:24 Statistics on Child Abuse and Victimhood
35:56 Justification of Actions by Pedophiles
36:28 Comparison to Other Crimes and Justifications
37:59 Gangs and Urban Cities chapter 4
37:59 Why Gangs Thrive in Urban Cities
38:29 Loyalty and Respect within Gang Culture
39:01 Personal Experience with a Former Prisoner
40:03 The Impact of Trauma on Personal Life
42:08 Personal Reflections on Trauma chapter 6
42:08 The Power of Small, Personal Items
42:39 Comparing Human Loss to Material Objects
43:10 The Difficulty of Processing Trauma
43:41 PTSD and the Struggle to Cope
44:45 The Thai Government's Response to Disaster
45:15 Identifying European Tourists in Thailand
46:21 Mass Graves and Burial Options chapter 4
46:21 Discussing Mass Graves and Burial Options
47:22 Thailand's Approach to Mass Burials
47:52 Prioritizing the Living in Disaster Situations
48:24 Career Experience as a Medical Examiner and Director
48:57 Personal Experience as a Medical Examiner chapter 2
49:29 Challenges in Politics and Advocacy
50:01 Dealing with Unfavorable People
50:31 Personal Experiences with True Crime Cases chapter 2
50:31 Sharing a Personal Case Experience
51:03 The Aaron Kia Serial Killer Case
54:41 Investigation and Conviction of a Serial Rapist chapter 4
54:41 Discovery and DNA Evidence
55:11 Trial and Conviction
55:43 Description of the Crimes and Victim Profiles
56:14 Prison Life and Exploitation of the Crimes
58:55 DNA Evidence and Wrongful Convictions chapter 1
58:55 CODIS and DNA Database Issues
59:26 Innocence Project Intervention and New DNA Analysis chapter 1
59:26 Prosecution Misconduct and Lack of Evidence
59:57 Police Misconduct and Confessions chapter 2
59:57 Police Coercion and False Confessions
1:01:04 Corruption in the Justice System
1:02:06 The Flawed Nature of Human Testimony chapter 4
1:02:06 Eyewitness Testimonies and the Importance of Science
1:03:43 The Limitations of DNA Technology and the Need for Verification
1:04:46 The Consequences of Flawed Science and the Importance of Verification
1:05:48 The Dangers of Junk Science and the Importance of Verification
1:06:20 Confrontation with a Car Thief chapter 4
1:06:20 The Confrontation Begins
1:06:51 Chasing the Thieves
1:07:22 The Aftermath and Police Report
1:08:23 Difficulty Identifying the Thieves
1:09:25 Eyewitness Testimony and Forensic Evidence chapter 2
1:09:25 Eyewitness Testimony Limitations and CSI Effect
1:10:27 CSI Effect on Jurors and Prosecution
1:13:06 The CSI Effect and Jury Duty chapter 3
1:13:06 The CSI Effect and Jury Duty
1:14:09 Jury Members' Lack of Understanding
1:15:12 Andrew Levinson's Case and Jury Duty
1:16:45 Discussion of Wealth and Jury Perception chapter 3
1:16:45 Jury's Perception of Wealth and Guilt
1:18:25 The Jury System's Flaws
1:18:52 Professional Justice System and Sentencing
1:20:25 Inconsistent Sentencing and Unfair Treatment chapter 1
1:20:25 Inconsistent Sentencing and Unfair Treatment Examples
1:21:28 Ponzi Scheme Story chapter 3
1:21:28 Ponzi Scheme Story - Initial Investment and Promise of High Returns
1:22:31 Ponzi Scheme Story - Additional Investments and Losses
1:23:33 Ponzi Scheme Story - False Promises and Loss of Investment
1:24:05 Investor Realizes Ponzi Scheme chapter 5
1:24:05 Realization of Market Crash and Unavailability of Funds
1:24:36 Reporting the Ponzi Scheme to U.S Attorney's Office
1:25:07 Investigation and Indictment of the Ponzi Scheme
1:25:39 Trial and Sentencing of the Ponzi Scheme
1:26:09 Discussion of Dennis Caroni and His Unlikable Nature
1:27:44 The Unlikable Person and Their Behavior chapter 4
1:27:44 The Doctor's Reaction and the Person's Unpopularity
1:28:15 The Prison Experience and Guilt
1:29:48 Meeting People with Interesting Stories
1:30:19 Finding and Building Compelling Stories
1:31:22 Struggles with Incarceration and Relationships chapter 6
1:31:22 Feeling Uncomfortable and Anxious After Release
1:31:54 Challenges of Maintaining Relationships from Inside
1:32:25 Frustration with Limited Time and Contact
1:32:55 Self-Reflection on Past Choices and Current Situation
1:33:27 Finding a New Path in Life
1:33:57 Discussion of the Author's Book and Life Story
1:35:30 Author's Background and Writing Experience chapter 1
1:35:30 Writing a Memoir and True Crime Experience
1:36:34 Future Writing Projects chapter 3
1:37:04 Planning Future Writing Projects, Including a Novel
1:37:37 Fictionalizing True Events and Potential Legal Issues
1:38:41 TV Show and Netflix Production Involvement
1:39:45 Dick Wolf, True Crime, and Personal Experiences chapter 4
1:39:45 Dick Wolf and TV Shows
1:40:48 New Projects and Netflix Series
1:41:21 Retirement, Work, and Personal Life
1:42:24 Book Recommendation and True Crime Interest
1:43:26 Law Enforcement Career and Undercover Work chapter 5
1:43:26 Motivations for Law Enforcement and Undercover Work
1:44:28 Experiences as a Female in an All-Black Neighborhood and Undercover Work
1:45:30 Creating a Persona for Undercover Work
1:46:04 Contrary to Popular Belief, Appearance Matters in Prostitution
1:46:38 Surprising Encounters and Perceptions of Prostitution Clients
1:47:06 Perception and Experience with Prostitution chapter 4
1:47:06 Initial Perception of Prostitution and Stereotypes
1:47:39 Hugh Grant's Experience and Changing Perception
1:48:11 Regulating Prostitution and Supply and Demand
1:48:42 Taxation, Regulation, and Social Impact
1:50:14 Prison Life and HIV chapter 3
1:50:14 Prison Inmates and HIV Transmission
1:51:18 Undercover Work and Narcotics
1:52:19 Street Level Busts and Case Building
1:53:52 Personal Experiences with Drug Trafficking chapter 3
1:53:52 Avoiding White Guys and Cop Attention
1:54:23 Professional Snitching and DEA Involvement
1:54:55 The Life of a Professional Snitch
1:56:57 Discussion on Drug Trafficking and Testimony chapter 2
1:56:57 The Ideal Witness: No Drug History and No Arrests
1:59:00 Personal Experience with Danger and the Futility of Drug War
2:00:03 Concerns about drug legalization and addiction chapter 2
2:00:03 Risks and consequences of drug legalization
2:00:34 Survival of the fittest in Narcotics unit
2:01:06 Personal experiences in Narcotics unit and burnout chapter 2
2:01:36 Experiences with meth labs and safety concerns
2:02:39 Burnout and desire to exit Narcotics unit
2:03:41 Diversifying and a Life-Changing Experience chapter 4
2:03:41 Deciding to Diversify and Pursue an MBA
2:04:14 The Turning Point and Researching Crime Scenes
2:04:44 Starting a Side Gig Cleaning Up Crime Scenes
2:05:47 Getting the First Job and Lying to Get Funding
2:07:19 Early Days of Business and Social Media chapter 4
2:07:19 Starting Business and Word of Mouth Marketing
2:07:51 Construction Work and Hiring Help
2:08:22 Salvation Army and Goodwill Experience
2:08:54 Moving a Recliner and Department Ultimatum
2:10:57 Leaving Law Enforcement and Starting Over chapter 4
2:10:57 Quitting Law Enforcement and Moving to Florida
2:11:27 Finding a New Job and Staying with Friends
2:11:58 Pivoting to a Non-Profit and Starting Sales Career
2:12:30 Growing the Business and Helping Victims' Families
2:14:04 Accessing Police Reports and Suicides chapter 6
2:14:04 Difficulty in Obtaining Police Reports and Suicides
2:14:36 Internet as a Resource for Information
2:15:39 Suicides and Terminal Illness
2:16:10 Accidental Discharge and Unforeseen Suicides
2:16:41 Warning Signs of Suicides and Homicides
2:17:13 Cleanup Efforts for Homicides and Suicides
2:17:45 Cleaning and Repairing Walls chapter 3
2:17:45 Cleaning and Disinfecting Walls with Bullet Holes
2:18:17 Veteran's Story and Suicide
2:19:51 Derek Nolan's Story and Family Tragedy
2:21:56 Discussion of Murder-Suicides and Fatalism chapter 5
2:21:56 Suicide and Murder-Suicides in Wealthier Individuals
2:22:26 Fatalistic Behavior and Murder-Suicides
2:22:58 High-Profile Murder-Suicide Case in Carrollwood
2:23:28 Details of the Murder-Suicide Incident
2:23:58 Police Response and Confrontation with the Suspect
2:25:31 Discussing a Friend's Death and the Aftermath chapter 4
2:25:31 Finding the Will and Initial Reactions
2:26:01 Confronting Narcissism and Control Issues
2:27:06 Reflections on Humanity and Crime
2:28:12 Murder-Suicide Cleanup Experiences
2:29:14 Story about Danny's Commercial chapter 3
2:29:14 Introduction to the Commercial
2:29:46 The Story of the Couple and Their Dog
2:31:21 The Twist in the Commercial
2:32:23 Storytelling and Humor chapter 3
2:32:23 Pitching a Joke and Reading the Room
2:33:27 Breaking Bad and TV Shows
2:33:58 Serial Killer Storyline in a TV Show
2:35:30 Meth Lab Cleanup and Accurate Portrayal in Media chapter 3
2:35:30 Real-Life Meth Lab Cleanup and Accurate Portrayal in Media
2:36:01 Personal Experiences with Meth Users and Dealers
2:37:34 High-End Meth Labs and Chemical Expertise
2:38:36 Discussion of Plea Deals and Polygraphs chapter 3
2:38:36 Plea Deals and Polygraph Failures
2:39:07 Prison Life and Unusual Conversations
2:40:08 Perception of Perfect Crimes
2:41:43 Fraudulent Real Estate Scheme chapter 4
2:41:43 Initial Investigation and Discovery
2:42:15 Borrowing Money on Houses
2:42:46 Foreclosure and Bank Losses
2:43:17 Arrest and Investigation Consequences
2:44:47 Fentanyl and Drug Addiction chapter 4
2:44:47 Fentanyl in Heroin and Unexpected Consequences
2:45:20 Personal Experiences with Fentanyl-Related Deaths
2:45:52 Fentanyl Lacing in Cocaine and Unintended Consequences
2:47:27 Risks of Fentanyl and Unaware Drug Users
2:48:29 Risk and Reward in Business and Drug Enforcement chapter 3
2:48:29 Unrealistic Expectations of Drug Enforcement
2:49:00 Alternative Approaches to Reducing Drug Use
2:50:03 Government Involvement in the Drug Trade
2:51:36 Disturbing Cleanup Stories chapter 3
2:51:36 Unusual Cleanup Request and Discovery
2:52:08 Finding a Jawbone with Tooth Attached
2:53:11 Weird Behavior and Unusual Request
2:55:44 Initial Concept and Rejection chapter 3
2:55:44 Pitching the Concept to Sponsors
2:56:47 YouTube and Monetization
2:57:19 AdSense and Demographics
2:58:54 Demographics and True Crime Interest chapter 3
2:58:54 Female Demographics and True Crime Interest
2:59:26 Male vs Female Interest in True Crime
3:01:30 Colby's Career Change and Golden Handcuffs
3:02:01 Tyler's Friend and YouTube Career chapter 2
3:02:01 Tyler's Friend and YouTube Career
3:03:35 Speaking Engagements and True Crime Stories
3:05:10 Discussion on Drug Dealers and Empathy chapter 3
3:05:10 Meth Lab Dealers' Stories and Empathy
3:06:44 Supply and Demand Issue in Drug Trade
3:07:15 Franchise Business Model and Royalties
3:08:15 Crime Scene Simulation and Training chapter 3
3:08:15 Simulated Crime Scenes and Training Methods
3:09:17 Realistic Simulations and Desensitization
3:10:21 Psychopaths in Business and Morbid Curiosity
3:11:21 The Reality of Working with Death and Destruction chapter 4
3:11:21 The Glamor of Working with Death and Destruction
3:12:24 The Hard Work Involved in Cleaning Up Messes
3:13:24 Treating All Messes the Same
3:13:55 Personal Satisfaction from Cleaning Up and Flipping Houses
3:14:26 Discussion on Enjoying Activities chapter 5
3:14:26 Finding Joy in Creative Processes
3:14:58 Comparing Time Perception with Painting and Writing
3:15:28 Satisfaction from Completing Tasks
3:15:58 Appreciation for Mundane Activities
3:17:03 Gratitude and Prioritization of Personal Fulfillment
3:17:35 Prison Life and Reflections chapter 2
3:17:35 Prison Life and Visits from Family
3:18:07 Food in Prison
3:20:41 Food and Commissary in Prison chapter 4
3:20:41 Prison Food and Liver
3:21:42 Holiday Meals in Prison
3:22:13 Prison Commissary and Treats
3:22:45 Christmas Tree in Prison Unit
3:23:47 Prison Life and Technology chapter 4
3:23:47 Christmas Tree and Unit Involvement
3:24:18 Music in Prison and Online Dating
3:25:19 Prison Relationships and Visits
3:26:53 Weirdos and Prison Fantasies
3:27:25 Discussion of American Greed and Ted Underhill chapter 2
3:27:56 Ted Underhill's Initial Letter and Claims
3:28:28 Ted Underhill's Subsequent Letters and False Claims
3:31:07 Receiving letters from an unknown sender chapter 4
3:31:07 Threats and kidnapping plot
3:31:37 Conversations with a potential ally
3:32:07 Sharing letters and drawing requests
3:33:42 Drawing a picture for the sender
3:34:13 Prison Life and Violence chapter 4
3:34:13 Rape and Prison Culture
3:34:43 Gangs and Violence in Prisons
3:35:14 Prison Economy and Debt
3:36:49 Corruption in Prisons
3:37:20 Cell Phones and Guards chapter 1
3:37:20 Difficulty in Getting Cell Phones
3:38:22 Personal Experiences and Girlfriend chapter 3
3:38:22 Connor's Impression and Girlfriend's Reaction
3:38:54 Training Stuff and Thinkific Platform
3:39:55 Crime Scene Cleanup and Online Courses
3:40:25 Certification and Licensing in Business chapter 2
3:40:25 Comparison of Certification and Licensing Requirements
3:40:57 Meth Lab Cleanup and Licensing

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