Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes
On Buried Bones, journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and retired investigator Paul Holes dissect some of history’s most compelling true crime cases from centuries ago. Together, they explore these very old cases through a 21st century lens. With their years of expertise and knowledge of modern forensics, they reflect on how far science has come and bring new insight to old mysteries. Together, Kate and Paul have examined many cases including the 1932 Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the first time fingerprinting was used as evidence in a courtroom and a possible serial killer in 1960s Nashville. They ask, was the right person convicted or was someone wrongfully accused? See pictures, diagrams and evidence from each case on Instagram @buriedbonespod. Buried Bones is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, news, science, pop culture and more. The network is home to My Favorite Murder hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, This Podcast Will Kill You, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, Tenfold More Wicked and more.
Episodes
In this week's episode, the conclusion of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to 1924 England to the investigation of a disappearance under questionable circumstances. After a body is found, a trial hinges on the testimony of one of England's greatest forensic pathologists.
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On today’s episode, the first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head to 1924 England where a young couple is faced with an unplanned pregnancy and the police are faced with murder. In what could seem like a simple open-and-shut case, a discovery changes everything.
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In this week's episode, Paul and Kate investigate a landmark case from 1963. What starts with a woman's abduction ends with an investigation that changes police procedure to this day.
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On today’s episode, Paul and Kate head to late 1892 Delaware to a scene of a 17-year-old woman who was discovered almost completely decapitated. An investigation into the circumstances right before she went missing introduce a whole cast of characters to police.
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In this week's episode, the conclusion of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head back to 1920 North Dakota where 8 family members are found dead in a farmhouse with no immediate suspect. Luckily, a clever investigator sniffs out a lead.
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In this first of a two-part episode, Paul and Kate travel to 1920 North Dakota where an observant neighbor notices something off with a nearby farmhouse. Upon closer inspection he finds a horrific crime scene that spans the entire property.
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In this week's episode, the conclusion of a two-parter, Kate and Paul return to the 1945 Canadian investigation of a family that our victim had married into. With some late-in-the-game uncovered evidence, the trial becomes national news.
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On today’s episode, the first part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate head to 1945 Hamilton, Ontario where a limbless and headless torso is found on the side of the road. After matching it with a missing persons report, a series of alarming discoveries are made.
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In this week’s episode, Kate and Paul head across the pond to 1922 London, England where a married couple leaves the theatre and one of them doesn't make it home alive. After an investigation into the crime scene and their personal lives, some aspects become hard to overlook.
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On today’s episode, Paul and Kate travel to 1889 Iowa where a young boy covered in blood is seen by a neighbor. After discovering where the boy had come from, an investigation uncovers some grisly details that lead to an unexpected suspect.
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In this week's episode, Kate and Paul go to 1976 Phoenix, AZ where an investigative reporter is targeted while at a hotel. After the attack, what ensues could only be described as truly "far reaching.”
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In this second part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate pick back up in 1975 England where a kidnapping case lead authorities to a single location. Hoping the victim is still alive, a massive investigation picks up steam.
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On today’s episode, the first part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate travel to 1975 England where a young heiress is kidnapped. When the ransom instructions prove increasingly difficult, the case takes a drastic turn.
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In this week's episode, Kate and Paul head to 1921 Portland, Oregon where a father is murdered and witness statements paint a confusing picture. With all the evidence collected and the police-work of the era, will there be enough to convict the suspect of the crime?
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On today’s episode, the second half of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to 1970 Baltimore to discuss the case of a murdered nun and the various suspects. The testimony of a local student brings into question the controversial use of recovered memories.
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In this week's first part of a two-part episode, Kate and Paul head to 1970 Baltimore where a teacher at an all-girl’s Catholic high school goes missing. After some suspicious accounts by the reporting members of the same church, the scope of the case increases.
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On today’s episode, Paul and Kate take us to 1945 West Virginia where a family of 12 is awoken on Christmas Eve by a fire in their home. An investigation of the scene reveals much more than simply what could have started the blaze.
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In this second part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul return to 1958 Los Angeles where a serial killer is terrorizing local women. After the suspect encounters a truly heroic individual, the tide turns in the investigation.
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In this week’s episode, the first part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate take us to late 1950s Los Angeles where a young model goes to a photo shoot and doesn't return. When a body is discovered, a manhunt for a possible serial killer begins.
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On today’s episode, Kate and Paul head to 1871 Richland Center, Wisconsin where a dinner party held at a doctor’s home sees some of its guests leave in great distress.
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Hosts And Creators
Kate Winkler Dawson
Paul Holes