True Crime: The Staircase | Part 2

True Crime: The Staircase | Part 2

From Severed | True Crime Podcast by Rogue Media Network

May 11, 2026 · 1h 20m · Episode 9

About this episode

The episode continues the analysis of the Netflix docuseries The Staircase, focusing on various aspects of the case including autopsy findings and personal details of those involved.

We resume our deep-dive into the 13-part Netflix docuseries The Staircase. We share insights about Elizabeth Ratliff’s death, Kathleen’s autopsy findings, Michael’s infidelities (redux), and the blowpoke ( not a euphemism in this case, just a fireplace poker you can, apparently, blow).  CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic crime scene details, including blood imagery and strong sexual themes. NSFW. Profanity included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden State Sources Docuseries: The Staircase (2018) | Netflix Article: “Cerebral Hemorrhage” via UTHealth Houston Neurosciences ( med.uth.edu ) Article: “Diagnosis of Hemorrhagic Stroke in an Exhumed Brain After Three Years of Burial in a Deep Grave” by Bennet Omalu, Jennifer Hammers, Todd Luckasvic via NIH ( Journal of Forensic Science ; 57(6); pubmed.ncbi.nlm.hig.gov ) Article:  “Forensic…

People in this episode

Hosts: Harry Chambers, Drew Hudson

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • autopsy findings
  • infidelity
  • graphic crime details
  • Netflix docuseries
  • forensic science

Keywords

  • The Staircase
  • true crime
  • autopsy
  • infidelity
  • forensic science
  • Netflix
  • graphic details

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix, UTHealth Houston Neurosciences, NIH, Vance Holmes

Books & works: The Staircase

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