KS
Dr Kay Scarpetta
Searching Gwen’s body and the 1998 evidence for details that others missed.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 2
SCARPETTA
Kay
The setup
The evidence from Gwen’s home has unexpectedly brought Matt Petersen back into Kay and Marino’s investigation. In 1998, Matt is still a suspect in Lori’s murder.
The simple way to follow it
The younger cast shows 1998; the older cast shows the present. Childhood and family memories are separate flashbacks.
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QUICK REMINDER
9 peopleThe only names you need
PM
Pete Marino
Working beside Kay in both timelines and still convinced that Matt deserves suspicion.
BW
Benton Wesley
Rejoining the FBI in the present, where he learns information about Gwen that he cannot share with Kay.
SP
Sierra ‘Tron’ Patron
Benton’s new FBI partner. Her team was already investigating Gwen before the murder.
LF
Lucy Farinelli-Watson
Uses her computer skills to find the present-day Matt Petersen while still relying heavily on AI Janet.
JS
Jinx Slater
Gwen’s hacker boyfriend. A neighbour describes his behaviour toward Gwen as obsessive.
MP
Matt Petersen
Lori’s husband and the 1998 suspect. In the present he uses a different name and lives on a farm.
ER
Elvin Reddy
A doctor who wanted the chief medical examiner job before Kay received it in 1998.
MC
Maggie Cutbush
Kay’s assistant in both timelines. In 1998 she reports an attempted computer break-in.
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Recap as you go
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 2.
Content note: Parental murder, autopsy detail, mutilation, stalking references, grief, family conflict and strong language.
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