About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Operation Sideswipe | The Slammer | S5-E3" from Over My Dead Body covers a group of defense attorneys who suspect a widespread fraud scheme with Vanessa and Sean at its center. As the investigation unfolds, the episode also follows a pivotal moment for one figure caught in the middle of it all, described in the story as And Cornelius facing the ultimate test of his loyalty.
The episode forms part of a wider narrative referred to as Operation Sideswipe, which this installment, titled "The Slammer," continues to build on. The description points to a scheme suspected of reaching well beyond its two central figures, drawing scrutiny from multiple attorneys piecing together the extent of the alleged fraud.
Hosts and release
Over My Dead Body is a Wondery podcast that examines real cases of love, hate, and murder, with a focus on dramatic family conflicts. The hosts are Matthew Shaer, Robert Moor, and Matt Baglio. The show is in English and has been running since 2019, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Wondery+.
This episode, the third in its season, runs 39 minutes and was released on November 2, 2026. It continues the season's throughline of fraud, suspicion, and shifting loyalties, as defense attorneys close in on the truth behind Vanessa and Sean's alleged scheme while Cornelius faces a decision that could determine where his allegiances truly lie.
