Angela Rowe and her three children are executed in a night of terror, where the sanctuary of their home becomes the site of a horrifying massacre. The crime scene, locked from the inside, bears the marks of stealth and calculation, painting a grim picture of the final moments of this family's life. The bullets that ended their lives set off an intricate and multi-layered investigation. In this episode, Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack unravel the complex forensics, dissecting elements such as the significance of the murder weapon, the absence of rigor mortis, skin slippage, and even the thermostat's role at the crime scene. The name Leonard Taylor surfaces as a suspect, leading to a discussion of his self-defense claims, the chilling methodology of his crime, the calculated nature of his acts, and his execution in the Missouri State Penitentiary on February 7th, 2023.

Time codes:

00:00:20: Joe Scott Morgan introduces single motherhood's struggles and potential dangers. He reveals the focus on Angela Rowe's homicide case and her three children.

00:03:00: Dave Mack discusses the tragic outcome of Angela Rowe's case and the uncertainty surrounding the time of death.

00:05:06: Morgan explains the time lag in discovering the bodies.

00:08:28: Dave Mack questions how investigators maintain their composure and the emotional impact of dealing with child victims.

00:11:20: Joe Scott explains the process of decomposition and how it is affected by factors such as temperature, and discusses the importance of observing the thermostat at a crime scene to understand the ambient environmental temperature

00:14:40: The terms “skin slippage” and “marbling” are explained.

00:16:39: Details about the locked house and the perpetrator's escape through a window are shared.

00:18:45: The focus on building a timeline leads to the mention of Leonard Taylor, and his claim of self-defense.

00:21:40: Morgan reveals the gruesome details of the autopsy report, explaining the multiple gunshot wounds each victim sustained.

00:24:51: The disturbing scene with the children as earwitnesses is described.

00:25:34: Joseph Scott Morgan reveals that the perpetrator was witnessed discarding a revolver into a sewer, a crucial piece of evidence that was never recovered. Challenges in determining the caliber are explained due to the absence of the weapon.

00:27:13: Dave Mack questions the importance of the missing murder weapon in the eyes of the jury.

00:28:29: Circumstantial evidence such as uncollected newspapers and mail is pointed out.

00:29:46: Joe Scott Morgan reveals that on February 7th, 2023, Leonard Taylor is executed in the Missouri State Penitentiary.

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