Short Stuff: Killing a Dead Body

The podcast episode begins with promotions for "Gracias Come Again," "No Such Thing," and "Overcomfort Podcast." Hosts Josh and Chuck then discuss the legal concept of whether one can be charged with murdering someone already dead, referencing the movie *Magnolia* and the story of Ronald Opus. They delve into two specific cases: one in France (Monsieur Wilkins) and one in New York (Michael Geller), where individuals attempted to murder someone already deceased. The discussion highlights the legal principle that while one cannot technically murder a corpse, they can be charged with attempted murder based on their intent. They further discuss a case in Australia involving a mercy killing, reinforcing the legal stance on intent versus the possibility of the act.