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Oct 2025
1h 16m

Forensics, Fiction, and the Fine Line Be...

Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart
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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! 
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