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5 min readThe call came in at a shitty time, but they always do. That line, delivered by actor Carrie Height as Detective John LaRue, opens a new chapter in The Butcher Legacy audiobook—and for the hosts of Morbid, it marks the moment a character they have lived with for years suddenly became a real person. In this short update episode, the hosts announce Height as the latest addition to the audiobook cast, joining previously announced voice actors Sophie and Joe. The announcement is built around a single, simple thesis: the right voice actor can transform a written character into something that feels undeniably alive, and this production is shaping up to be something special because of it.
The Casting That Clicked
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:07) **Casting Announcement** - The hosts announce that Carrie Height will voice the character John LaRue in *The Butcher Legacy* audiobook.
- 2 (01:14) **Audiobook Excerpt** - A brief excerpt is played featuring Carrie Height as John LaRue, a detective called to a bizarre crime scene.
- 3 Standout Quotes
- 4 (00:33) “Carrie brings so much depth, so much intensity and so much heart to every performance.”
- 5 (00:39) “The second I heard him… we all knew it… it’s one of those moments where a character that you’ve lived with for years… suddenly becomes a real person.”
- 6 Mentioned Resources
- 7 *The Butcher Legacy* Audiobook (upcoming) – casting includes Sophie, Joe, and Carrie Height as John LaRue.
+ Full timestamped outline available in the app
Show Notes
Weirdos! We are 7 days away from PUB DAY for THE BUTCHER LEGACY, and we're celebrating with a special sneak peak of the audio title! We are thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of the cast, Cary Hite, who is narrating for detective John Leroux! Keep an eye on Instagram for additional clips with Sophie Amoss and Joe Knezevich!
Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)
Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)
Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley
Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally
Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)
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