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Patricia Cornwell survived her parents’ breakdown, psychosis and neglect by creating her own worlds

In 1976, Patsy Daniels, an English major at Davidson College in North Carolina wrote her first book. An autobiographical novel describing a fraught childhood and adolescence, it was never published. In 1990, Patsy, now identifying as Patricia Daniels Cornwell, wrote a forensic thriller, Postmortem, introducing medical examiner Dr Kay Scarpetta…

The Conversation · May 26

Kay Scarpetta led the trend for serial killer hunters. I love crime heroines – but she leaves me cold

Dr Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner of the Commonwealth of Virginia, made her fictional debut in Patricia Cornwell’s first crime novel, Postmortem, published in 1990. Cornwell had been both a police reporter and a morgue assistant. And her character was inspired by a real medical examiner she worked with.

The Conversation · Mar 24

'Scarpetta' Season 2: Everything We Know

Here's everything we know about the mystery show's return, from the new cast members to the book it's adapting.

Marie Claire · Mar 20

'Scarpetta' Ending, Explained: Breaking Down Who the Killer Is in Both Timelines

The mystery series starring Nicole Kidman takes quite a few surprising turns.

Marie Claire · Mar 12

Scarpetta has been 37 years in the making, but why has it taken so long to get the hit character to screens?

Nicole Kidman leads a strong cast in the adaptation that's been nearly four decades in the making

Woman & Home · Mar 11

Can't Wait for Another 'Scarpetta' Mystery? Here's Your Guide to Patricia Cornwell's Book Series

Patricia Cornwell has been publishing page-turners about the medical examiner since the '90s.

Marie Claire · Mar 11

Critics Are Mixed On Nicole Kidman’s Scarpetta: Is It ‘Excellent’ Or ‘A Hot Mess’?

New crime series streaming March 11.

Cinemablend · Mar 11

Scarpetta review – this Nicole Kidman show is a dire mess … with an AI chatbot as a main character

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis – who exec produced this adaptation of Patricia Cornwell’s novels – have terrific chemistry. But this trashy drama is just weird

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

Jamie Lee Curtis and Nicole Kidman team up for new mystery series Scarpetta

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis first met at the Oscars in 2021

The Independent UK · Mar 10

How To Watch Scarpetta Online And Stream New Nicole Kidman Crime Drama From Anywhere

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis star in adaptation of Patricia Cornwell's bestseller. Find out how to watch Scarpetta from anywhere now.

Cinemablend · Mar 10