Crime Salad

The Empty Casket: The Bizarre Disappearance of Julie Mott

July 19, 2026·38 min
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The Empty Casket: The Bizarre Disappearance of Julie Mott How does a body go missing from a funeral home? After defying the odds and battling cystic fibrosis for 25 years, Julie Mott passed away, only for her remains to be stolen from a San Antonio funeral home in broad daylight just hours after her service. In this episode, we explore the bizarre timeline at Mission Park Funeral Chapels, an obsessive ex-boyfriend, theories of a massive corporate cover-up, and the heartbreaking legal battle that followed. Where is Julie Mott? Case Resources & Tips: If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Julie Mott on August 15, 2015, please contact the San Antonio Police Department tip line at 210-225-TIPS (210-225-8477). Donate in Julie's Honor: Help accelerate the fight for a cure and support life-changing research by donating to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation here: cff.org/donate Support Crime Salad: Patreon: Listen ad-free and get exclusive bonus content at PATREON - Crime Salad Merch: Grab our latest gear at crimesaladpodcast.com Socials: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @CrimeSaladPodcast Support for this episode of Crime Salad is brought to you by K12! See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential. Enroll online today at K12.com/crimesalad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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