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.

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

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Listener Note: This podcast contains descriptions of violence.