Chapter
Unconventional Funeral
41:19 - 47:01 (05:42)
Two men, disguised as funeral workers, were able to take a deceased man's body with the help of the police officer. The men were able to convince the officer by posing as rock and roll enthusiasts which reflected the lifestyle of the deceased.
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The podcast describes a bizarre incident in which two men disguised as funeral workers stole the body of musician Gram Parsons, with the help of apparently drunken police officers who helped them load the body into their hearse.
41:19 - 43:13 (01:54)
Summary
The podcast describes a bizarre incident in which two men disguised as funeral workers stole the body of musician Gram Parsons, with the help of apparently drunken police officers who helped them load the body into their hearse. The hearse was then driven to a prominent rock formation where the body was set on fire.
ChapterUnconventional Funeral
Episode117: Death Wish. Joshua Tree National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A discussion about unconventional requests for cremation, including the case of a musician who requested to have his remains set on fire on his favorite surfboard.
43:13 - 46:20 (03:06)
Summary
A discussion about unconventional requests for cremation, including the case of a musician who requested to have his remains set on fire on his favorite surfboard.
ChapterUnconventional Funeral
Episode117: Death Wish. Joshua Tree National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This podcast episode talks about the murder of a family by Billy Cook, a former inmate, and his journey in evading the authorities.
46:20 - 47:01 (00:41)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about the murder of a family by Billy Cook, a former inmate, and his journey in evading the authorities. The episode also discusses Cook's eventual capture and his execution, as well as the aftermath of the crime including the legal case and media coverage.