The Secret Room | True Stories

Bones, Veins and Hearts

The Secret Room | True Stories

Show Notes

In our previous episode, "Death Industry," Vera told us her secret that she dismembers human bodies as part of her job. She's back to share the grim reality of specific cases she's worked on. And it's not for the faint of heart.

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THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

Remember Lauren from our episode called Pee Freeze? She told Ben the hilarious secret about teaming up with her mom to outwit a drug test that could've derailed her military career. Well, Lauren is back to explain a plot twist she teased near the end of her secret. That's right, we find out why her family doesn't know she's married, and you'll get the juicy details. Host: Susie Lark.

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PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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