True Crime: A Sit Down With Patricia Cornwell

Today we are joined by the legendary Patricia Cornwell! We dive into all things Scarpetta , the highly praisedTV adaptation of her iconic book series. We also get into the evolution of forensic science in storytelling, and how Patricia basically walked so every crime show could run. Then we shift gears into her deeply personal new memoir, where she opens up about her life, career, and the experiences that shaped her storytelling. From behind-the-scenes publishing drama to the real-life inspirations for her chilling cases, Patricia gets candid in a way that is equal parts fascinating and inspiring! Mentions in this Episode Get 25% off MORBID Merch on our shops on Sirius & Podswag! Catch the sale which is available today until 5/11! Get Patricia's incredible Memoir: True Crime available everywhere 5/5! Watch the iconic series Scarpetta! Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022) Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023) Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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True Crime: A Sit Down With Patricia Cornwell is an episode from Morbid: A True Crime Podcast by Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart.

This episode is 01:11:32 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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