This is Kate Winkler Dawson, host of the true crime talk show Wicked Words,

where I interview journalists, podcasters, and authors about the fascinating behind

the scenes stories from their investigations into the world of true crime.

These are the stories behind the stories.

Coming up on wicked words.

I talked to prolific crime writer Patricia Cornwall about her book,

Portrait of a Killer, Jack the Ripper, case closed,

where she re-examined the evidence, documents, and records

surrounding this infamous Victorian-era case.

Veteran journalist Reyna Peterson tells me

her story of a brazen, uncatchable jewel thief who tiptoed through the homes of Dallas's high society during the swinging 60s.

Her 2024 book, The King of Diamonds, investigates how this thief alluded police and the FBI for more than a decade.

And I chat with award-winning journalist and podcast host Mandy Matney whose unflinching investigation of the

murder-all murders sheds light on one of South Carolina's most powerful and corrupt political

figures.

So join me and a new special guest every week for Wicked Words, where we take a deep dive into the stories behind the stories.

Wicked Words premieres on Monday, July 1st, on exactly right. With new episodes every Monday, follow Wicked Words wherever you get your podcasts.