Weirdos! Today we are joined by legendary crime novelist Patricia Cornwell, the mastermind behind the Kay Scarpetta series and one of the pioneers of the forensic thriller genre! Whether you’re a longtime Scarpetta stan or newly forensic-curious, this episode is packed with morbid stories, writing wisdom, and bone-deep passion for the truth!
Yesterday
The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks (Part 2)
When Stephen Spielberg released his iconic film Jaws in the summer of 1975, he not only kicked off the phenomenon of the summer blockbuster, but also reignited the public’s fascination with and fear of shark attacks. Although based on a book of the same name, that novel was itsel ... Show More
52m 41s
Mar 9
The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks (Part 1)
When Stephen Spielberg released his iconic film Jaws in the summer of 1975, he not only kicked off the phenomenon of the summer blockbuster, but also reignited the public’s fascination with and fear of shark attacks. Although based on a book of the same name, that novel was itsel ... Show More
59m 18s
Mar 5
The Murder of Olga Kupczyk (Part 2)
In November 1958, Frank Duncan’s pregnant wife, Olga Kupczyk, disappeared without a trace from their Santa Barbara home after enduring months of abusive treatment from her mother-in-law. A short time later, Frank’s marriage was inexplicably annulled after his mother, posing as Ol ... Show More
45m 4s
Jul 2025
Real Crime, Real Stories: The Making of Amazon's 'Ballard' with Michael Connelly and LAPD Veteran Mitzi Roberts
<p>Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong sits down with bestselling author Michael Connelly and veteran LAPD detective Mitzi Roberts to discuss Ballard, the new Prime Video series expanding Connelly’s gritty “Harry Bosch” universe. The show’s lead, Renee Ballard, ... Show More
35m 49s
Oct 2021
Ep 42: Sophie Toscan Du Plantier’s Murder with Jim Clemente,, Part 4
Laura and former New York City Prosecutor and retired FBI profiler Jim Clemente continue their forensic deconstruction of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier’s murder.
Trigger warning - listener discretion is advised. We discuss the various possibilities of what happened that night, the c ... Show More
38m 39s
Oct 2024
Episode 5: Crime and Mystery with Kate Atkinson
<p>Join us as we dive into the world of crime, thrillers, and mysteries! We answer your listener questions with award-winning author Kate Atkinson and publicist Alison Barrow. Plus, Kate discusses her brand-new Jackson Brodie novel, <em>Death at the Sign of the Rook</em>. Ge ... Show More
24m 40s
Sep 2020
Identity After Death with Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Amy Michael, Part 2
The conclusion to Laurah's interview with UNH lecturer and forensic anthropologist Dr. Amy Michael, who talks about some of her biggest cases, search and recovery, and how she uses cold-case investigation in the classroom. The Fall Line is created by Laurah Norton and Brooke Harg ... Show More
40m 36s
Sep 2021
Ep 38: Sophie Toscan Du Plantier’s Murder with Alison Sweeney, Part 1
Laura discusses 39-year-old French TV and film producer Sophie Toscan Du Plantier’s brutal murder with actor, director, producer, author and true crime aficionada Alison Sweeney.
On the morning of December 23 1996, Sophie’s body was found by her neighbour, Shirley Foster, at the ... Show More
59m 58s