Two Horse Slay is a 7 episode chilling tale that lays bare a Texas murder, unforgettable for its utter tragedy and series of seemingly implausible events spanning more than 20 years.

TK Masters, corporate espionage operative and former detective, and Dr. M, neurosurgeon and attorney, combine their skills to analyze the most complex and intriguing cases on this exciting new true crime podcast series. Available September 10th wherever you get your podcasts.

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After a funeral home mortician discovered stab wounds to Nancy’s back her body was taken to the Southeast Texas Forensic Center. There, board-certified forensic pathologist Dr. Patricia Moore performed Nancy Merck's autopsy. The critical findings were stab wounds to the back, sharp wounds to the neck, particularly the deep cuts to the carotid artery and jugular vein, and defensive wounds on her hands. Waller County Sheriff's department still insisted the horse did it.

Two Horse Slay is a 7 episode chilling tale that lays bare a Texas murder, unforgettable for its utter tragedy and series of seemingly implausible events spanning more than 20 years.

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On May 28, 2004, a sunny Friday afternoon in Waller County, Texas, Nancy Merck came to the Morning View Ranch to groom her horse. Hours later she was dead on the stall floor - her throat slashed, her clothing cleanly cut and her horse “Whiskey” covered with blood. Law enforcement said the horse did it.

Two Horse Slay is a 7 episode chilling tale that lays bare a Texas murder, unforgettable for its utter tragedy and series of seemingly implausible events spanning more than 20 years.

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On May 29, 2004 after Dr. Patricia Moore’s completed autopsy declared Nancy Merck’s death a homicide, Nancy Merck’s family was visited by detectives from the Waller County Sheriff’s Office. They were not told the results of the autopsy, or that Nancy had been murdered. The Texas Rangers were called in to review the "questionable death" case. The report by the Texas Rangers’ lead investigator noted the autopsy result was a homicide but also stated “clothing and other evidence has been forwarded to the Texas Department of Public Safety Laboratory in Austin, to determine if the horse or other means caused Merck’s death.

The autopsy's sexual assault kit sat untested at the Southeast Texas Forensic Center.

Two Horse Slay is a 6 episode chilling tale that lays bare a Texas murder, unforgettable for its utter tragedy and series of seemingly implausible events spanning more than 20 years.

Hosts TK Masters, corporate espionage operative and former detective, and Dr. M, neurosurgeon and attorney, apply their combined medical, legal, and investigative expertise to examine the most perplexing and thought-provoking criminal cases. Interviews with pathologists, law enforcement, and those closest to the victim will provide unique perspectives.

TK and Dr. M are unafraid to dig deeper and get as dirty as necessary to bring facts to light and tackle the questions you would raise. These are not just true crime cases – they are bold journeys into the heart of injustice.

Investigate the crime scene photos and case documents by visiting: https://sleuthandsurgeon.com/two-horse-slay/