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Oct 2025
1h 16m

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

Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart
About this episode
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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