About Sleuth & Surgeon

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.

Meet Your Hosts

Sleuth

TK Masters

TK Masters was promoted to detective with a sheriff’s office in Texas. Later, she dove into the undercover world of corporate espionage, seamlessly assuming aliases while investigating white-collar crime, multimillion-dollar fraud cases, and theft of trade secrets. Now, TK utilizes her expertise in providing comprehensive risk analysis for mergers and acquisitions, examination of cold cases, and the Sleuth & Surgeon podcast.

Surgeon

Dr. M

Dr. M’s career is a masterclass in reinvention. A board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. M, enjoyed a successful solo practice for many years. Not wanting to stagnate, and with a touch of masochism, she retired her scalpel and became an attorney. Now, Dr. M is embarking on her third act, as a writer. Her portfolio spans a true crime podcast, medical and legal journal articles, and two original, hour-long pilot scripts.

Case #1: Clue 5

Nancy Merck Death Certificate

The Death Certificate of Nancy Merck signed by Justice of the Peace Dewayne Charleston. The cause of death “sharp force injuries of the neck”, with the injuries occurring by “trample/kicked by horse(s)”

Note: Personally identifiable information redacted for publishing. 

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Case #1: Clue 3

Inquest Form

The Inquest Form regarding the death of Nancy Merck signed by Justice of the Peace DeWayne Charleston. “Deceased was found in small stall with horse.”

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Case #1: Clue 2

The Morning View Ranch

Photos of the Morning View Ranch, Waller Co., TX, where Nancy Merck was found dead, her throat slashed.