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Patricia Cornwell Talks New Book 'IDENTITY UNKNOWN' | Oct. 9, 2024 | News 19 at 9 a.m.

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SUMMARY: Patricia Cornwell previews her upcoming forensic thriller, “Identity Unknown,” the 29th book in her Scarpetta series featuring Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta. The story begins with Scarpetta investigating a child abuse case in a morgue when she is called to an abandoned amusement park, where a body with unusual features, possibly linked to UFO sightings, is discovered. Cornwell discusses how she keeps Scarpetta relevant by incorporating contemporary issues and ideas, expressing her hope that the character becomes a lasting figure for readers. Readers can follow Cornwell’s work through her website, PatriciaCornwell.com.

Patricia Cornwell’s latest forensic thriller, IDENTITY UNKNOWN, once again features chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta overseeing complex autopsies and juggling the political and social pressures that come with murder investigations and highly sensitive national security concerns.

Summoned to an unnerving, abandoned theme park to retrieve a body, Scarpetta is devastated to learn that the victim is a man she once loved. While teaching in Rome during the early days of her career, Scarpetta had a love affair with acclaimed astrophysicist Sal Giordano that led to a lifelong friendship.

The murder scene is bizarre, with a crop circle of petals around the body, and Giordano’s skin is strangely red. Scarpetta’s niece in the Secret Service, Lucy, believes he was dropped from an unidentified flying craft. She is shocked to find her friend seems to have deliberately left her a clue.

From the Oz-themed amusement park to a terrifying body retrieval from the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay, Scarpetta faces some of her biggest fears in her pursuit of the truth. As the investigators are torn between suspicions of otherworldly forces, and about Giordano himself, Scarpetta detects an explanation closer to home that, in her mind, is far more evil.

Patricia Cornwell has sold over 100 million books. Her first novel, Postmortem, is the first bona fide forensic thriller. It paved the way for an explosion of entertainment featuring in all things forensic across film, television and literature. And now, Amazon Prime Video has officially ordered two seasons of Scarpetta! Nicole Kidman is set to star as Scarpetta with Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Ariana DeBose in supporting roles.

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A very dry September forecast with hot afternoons ahead for Alabama.

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2025-09-14 06:30:35

SUMMARY: Alabama faces a very dry September with hot afternoons continuing through the last week of summer before the autumnal equinox. Sunday begins comfortably cool in the 60s, warming to low 90s by mid-afternoon under mostly sunny skies. A weak wave may bring a few showers tonight, mainly to northwest Alabama, but widespread rain is unlikely. Temperatures will remain above average, hitting mid-90s Tuesday and Wednesday. By next weekend, a trough and front may increase cloud cover and rain chances slightly, potentially lowering temperatures closer to average. Overall, the forecast calls for persistent dry and warm conditions into next week.

A very dry September forecast with hot afternoons ahead for Alabama.

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Huntsville Fire & Rescue Holds 9/11 Memorial Service | Sept. 11, 2025 | News 19 at 5 p.m.

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SUMMARY: On September 11, 2025, Huntsville Fire & Rescue held a memorial service to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Military members and first responders gathered at Huntsville Fire Station One, where at 7:46 a.m., lights, sirens, and air horns sounded to replicate the sounds heard during the attacks. Fire Chief Howard McFarland emphasized the importance of remembering the tragedy to educate younger generations and prevent history from repeating. Former Captain Lynn recalled the shock of witnessing the attacks and noted how 9/11 reshaped emergency preparedness. This annual event is held across all 20 Huntsville fire stations.

The Huntsville Fire & Rescue held a 9/11 memorial service.

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News 5 NOW at 8:00am | September 11, 2025

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SUMMARY: On September 11, 2025, News 5 NOW covered 9/11 commemorations, including first responders climbing 2,000 steps at Hancock Whitney Stadium to honor the World Trade Center’s 110 stories. The Original Oyster House offered free meals to first responders in Mobile and Baldwin counties. The program also reported a new Vibrio bacterial infection case in Escambia County, highlighting health warnings for beachgoers. Additionally, they discussed a study linking chronic insomnia to increased dementia risk, election recounts in Gulf Shores, and a recent political shooting in Utah, sparking debate over harsher punishments for political violence. Viewer opinions on extraterrestrials and political violence were shared in an interactive social media segment.

First Responders in Mobile honored the heroes of September 11th, a Pensacola woman is in the hospital after being infected with the flesh eating bacteria vibrio vulnificus, and a vote re-count wrapped up in Gulf Shores…

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