Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes
On Buried Bones, journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and forensic 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 concluding episode of a two-parter, Paul and Kate are back to post WWI Germany where an entire family is found murdered and the offender had been living on the property after their killing. With all the evidence left from their heinous act, would it be enough to bring the perpetrator to justice?
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In this week's episode, the first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head to 1922 Germany where a rural family misses Church and the town becomes suspicious. When their home is visited, a grisly crime scene is discovered.
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In this week’s episode, Kate and Paul head to 1936 New York City where two deliverymen discover their recipient dead in her apartment. Would the crime scene investigation and toxicology of the time be enough to find the offender?
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On today’s episode, Paul and Kate travel to 1947 Tacoma Washington where two women are found murdered in their home. But after a suspect is found, the true mystery surrounding this case is just unfolding.
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In this concluding episode of a two-part episode, Kate and Paul return to 1946 Chicago to follow the investigation of the Lipstick Killer. A closer look at handwriting analysis and interrogation procedures bring into question the veracity and ethics of the police department’s findings.
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In this week's episode, Kate and Paul head to 1946 Chicago where a woman is found dead in her home along with a note from the killer. After a child goes missing on the same road, investigators try to connect the two cases in this first episode of a two-parter.
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In this concluding half of a two parter, Paul and Kate return to the case of the Blackout Ripper. Multiple victims and a series of repeated objects left at the crime scenes help spark an investigation for the horrific offender.
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In this first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head across the pond to 1942 London where blackouts set the stage for a series of grisly murders.
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In this week’s episode, Paul and Kate head to 1782 Connecticut where an entire family is found dead in their home. After crime scene reconstruction is mixed with some damning evidence, a grim tale starts to form.
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On today’s episode, Kate and Paul travel to 1886 Boston where a laundromat owner is found murdered in his shop. After investigators learn more about the victim’s aspirations, a more detailed picture comes into focus.
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In this concluding part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to 1955 Long Island high society to follow the case of Billy Woodward. After a confession and a surprise witness, the elements of the case and all that surround it become truly something to behold.
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In this week's episode, the first part of a two parter, Paul and Kate head to Long Island in 1955 where some of America's wealthiest socialites have gathered for a party. After one family returns home for the night, somebody ends up murdered before dawn.
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In this concluding episode of the Freeway Phantom case, Kate and Paul analyze even more victims that seem to be connected. As time goes on and the investigation becomes more public, all sorts of figures and suspects come out of the woodwork.
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On today’s episode, the first part of a double, Paul and Kate travel to 1971 Washington DC where a young girl goes missing after heading to the store. After a string of similar cases emerge, the crimes start to show a pattern.
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In this week's episode, Kate and Paul head to 1850s Rochester, NY where a man is seen falling off a bridge into a treacherous river. His recovery effort leads to the discovery of an entirely different victim and an astonishing case of its own.
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In this week's episode, Kate and Paul take us back to 1920s rural California, where a large fire is reported and ultimately where a body is found. After investigators identify the remains, the suspicious nature of the scene intensifies.
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On today’s episode, Paul and Kate head to 1832 Ohio to a case that has all sorts of intrigue. A woman goes missing which uncovers a web of relationships, lies, vendettas and a curious old injury.
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In this week's conclusion of a two-parter, Kate and Paul follow the investigation of what turns out to be connected cases involving some very gruesome elements.
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In this week's episode, the first of a two-parter, Paul and Kate head to 1912 Iowa where an entire family and its guests are found murdered in their home. The ensuing investigation sets off one of the most notable cases in the state's history.
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On today’s episode, Kate and Paul head to post WWI Liverpool, where a husband returns home to find his wife murdered. After a very involved crime scene investigation and a dramatic trial, a shocking verdict is handed down.
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Hosts And Creators
Kate Winkler Dawson
Paul Holes