From Courts To Cadavers

A brutal New Jersey murder case, a debate over DNA and motive, and a pastor–mortician who walked away from an NBA dream—this conversation brings heat and heart in equal measure. We open by pulling apart the Colts Neck mansion murders, asking how juries should weigh physical evidence when media narratives muddy the water. Do life insurance policies and business disputes make greed a credible motive, or does the sheer cruelty toward family strain belief? We explore reasonable doubt, tunnel vision, and the limits of what jurors actually hear.Michael PerieWebsite: http://www.mp-educates.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-perie-0902025a/What follows is a masterclass in service. Michael demystifies embalming and preparation, explains how precision honors families at their most vulnerable, and reveals how MP Educates turns complex funeral science into practical learning. His teaching is vivid and grounded—think chemical indexes explained like mixing Kool-Aid—and his mentorship is transformational, with former apprentices now leading programs and owning funeral homes. Along the way, we unpack how to balance faith with evidence, ambition with responsibility, and personal growth with community impact.Join us as we support In His Grace Ministries this month!If you’re curious about true crime beyond the headlines, the inner life of funeral care, or how to choose purpose when the spotlight fades, you’ll find wisdom here. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who loves meaningful career pivots, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—we’d love to hear what shifted your perspective.Send us Fan MailBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEShireen's Bookkeeping Services LLCOutsourcing your bookkeeping to Shireen’s Bookkeeping Services can save you time and money.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showStay Wild!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendsfromwildplacesWebsite: https://friendsfromwildplaces.buzzsprout.com/Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-from-wild-places/id1619076023Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFWP_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendsfromwildplacespodcastLeave a review!