Small Town Dicks

Small Town Dicks

Small Town Dicks takes you behind the scenes of small town crime cases with the real detectives who investigated them. Hosts Yeardley Smith, twin detectives Dan and Dave, and forensic expert Paul Holes ask the essential questions and offer their own insights so the stories always hit close to home. All seasons are available for streaming.

Episodes

July 4, 2025 41 mins
In part two of this two-part case, former Orange County DA Matt and his team devise a plan to capture their main suspect—who has gone into hiding in Eastern Europe. But just when it seems like justice is within reach, a sudden misstep threatens to unravel everything they’ve built.

As the case takes a dangerous turn, Matt and his colleagues find themselves at risk—and a fiery courtroom showdown looms. In the end, it wi...
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In part one of this two-part case, an above-board marijuana grower is kidnapped and brutally mutilated. Former Orange County DA Matt has a vehicle, a license plate, and a suspect’s wife willing to cooperate. But one major problem remains—the mastermind behind the crime is hiding abroad in a country that won't extradite him.

If Matt and his team want justice, they’ll have to get creative. But can they outmaneuver a cri...
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June 20, 2025 53 mins
In 1973, two seemingly unrelated murders in Toronto leave families shattered and the public searching for answers. Detectives chase every lead, but the case goes cold.
Decades later, Detective Sergeant Steve reopens the investigation, armed with advanced DNA technology. But solving this case isn’t just about science—it requires earning the trust of a remote Indigenous community and holding onto the hope that justice can fi...
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June 13, 2025 56 mins
After the end of a rocky relationship, a woman returns to her ex’s home to collect her things. But what should have been a simple exchange spirals into violence. In the aftermath, the suspect barricades himself inside, refusing to surrender. Lieutenant Ryan is called in as a hostage negotiator, tasked with talking down a desperate man making chilling threats against his own life. With time running out, can Ryan defuse the situ...
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June 6, 2025 45 mins
A stepfather has seemingly unfettered access to his three young stepchildren—both during his relationship with their mother and long after she leaves him. But when one of the children bravely discloses that she’s been sexually abused, a disturbing truth begins to surface.

Deputy Alia answers the call and works relentlessly to bring the suspect to justice, only to find herself up against the harsh realities of a legal ...
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May 30, 2025 62 mins
A woman is stabbed dozens of times in her own home and left for dead. With little to go on, Detective Aaron must follow every possible lead—a boot print, a knife, a curiously timed trip across state lines, and a web of forensic evidence.

This case is packed with twists and turns, but in the end, one thing matters most: ensuring the suspects are brought to justice.

Detective Aaron (Retired) started his law enf...
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May 23, 2025 46 mins
Retired Detective Constable Ron is called to a crime scene as a hostage negotiator. A repeat offender facing drug charges has barricaded himself in an attic, refusing to surrender. As a crowd gathers outside, the standoff escalates—the suspect grows more erratic, and his threats against law enforcement become increasingly dangerous.

With officers’ lives on the line, Ron’s skills as a hostage negotiator will determine ...
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May 16, 2025 53 mins
A man viciously assaults his ex-girlfriend in a brutal, repeated act of violence. Determined to stop him for good, Prosecutor Kristin pours everything into building an airtight case. But once inside the courtroom, the proceedings take an unexpected turn, unraveling in ways she never could have predicted.

With years of experience, Kristin knows how to prepare for trial—but this case proves that even the most dedicated ...
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May 9, 2025 58 mins
When a 9-year-old girl vanishes without a trace in 1984, a rural Canadian town is left reeling. Law enforcement quickly zeroes in on a suspect—a quiet, socially awkward neighbor. But as the case unfolds, doubts about his guilt emerge again and again.

Decades later, Detective Sergeant Steve takes on the cold case. With the power of modern DNA technology, everything once thought to be fact is suddenly back in play. Will...
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May 2, 2025 53 mins
After years of adventure on their dream yacht, a retired couple decides to sell it and move closer to their grandchildren. The buyers—a charming young couple with a toddler—seem perfect. They don’t haggle on price; their only request is to take a trip on the yacht together so the sellers can show them the ropes. But after that outing, the retired couple vanishes without a trace.

Former Orange County DA Matt is called ...
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April 25, 2025 49 mins
In the conclusion of this two-part case, Paul Holes turns to DNA evidence in the search for Carla Walker’s real killer. But decades-old lab errors and missing samples threaten to derail the investigation. Despite the obstacles, the case finally reaches a definitive conclusion—answering the question once and for all: Who killed Carla Walker?

Paul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired col...
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April 18, 2025 47 mins
In part one of this two-part case, our very own Paul Holes explains how a cold case from 1974 landed on his desk. Seventeen-year-old Carla Walker was brutally murdered on her way to a dance, and suspicion quickly fell on her boyfriend as his story kept changing. But when Paul conducts a revealing interview, the investigation takes a shocking turn. Could the real killer have been overlooked for decades? Who killed Carla Walker?...
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April 4, 2025 1 min
The wait is over. Season 16 of Small Town Dicks will kick off on April 18th.

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January 24, 2025 41 mins

Retired Detective Constable Ron is called to the scene of a fatal car accident. At first, the driver was nowhere to be found. Then suddenly, a man with marked "prison swagger" appears on the scene...or reappears, as it were. As Ron works to build a case against this driver, he reveals just how far quiet confidence will go when it comes to wrapping up a case.


The detective: Detective Constable Ron

Detective Constable Ron retire...

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January 3, 2025 9 mins
It's that time, Small Town Fam! The team of usual suspects are here to share their resolutions for the New Year.

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December 23, 2024 24 mins

Hey Small Town Fam! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from everyone on the Small Town Team! As a little gift, we decided to unwrap one of our premium episodes and stick it under your Christmas tree. So what's in the box?


Well, we have the Usual Suspects: Yeardley, Detective Dan, and Detective Dave; and we have a fascinating subject: An enumeration of the crimes committed in the Christmas classic "Home Alone." Give it a listen...

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December 13, 2024 50 mins

A normal day for Trooper Dean means making sure his town’s roadways - and its drivers - are safe. But this day is not a normal day. What begins with an eviction notice and a bomb threat ends with Dean facing down what may be any cop’s worst nightmare. This is the story of that bad day and all the ones that follow.


The detective: Trooper Dean

Trooper Dean was raised in Walla Walla, Washington. He has been with the Washington S...

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December 6, 2024 56 mins

Deputy Alia is new to her job, so when she responds to what seems like a standard "person down" call, she is pretty calm - at first. But something about what she finds gets her spidey senses tingling. Despite her lack of experience, she decides to trust her gut.


The detective: Deputy Alia

Deputy Alia has served with her agency for just over 10 years. She spent about 8 years on patrol, five of those as a field training deputy....

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November 28, 2024 1 min

Hello Small Town Fam! We wish you a warm and Happy Thanksgiving! As we're all breaking bread with friends and family, as we assume you are, we will not be publishing an episode this Friday. We will be back next week with our penultimate episode of the season. It's a good one! So until then, stay safe, stay sane, and know that we appreciate you!


Also, a little reminder for our West Coast listeners - Small Town Dicks Live! ticke...

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November 22, 2024 51 mins

Someone is attacking young boys and Detective Constable Simon is eager to find out whom. But Simon’s partner is less than helpful; and the dynamic he has with his interim boss is getting more complicated by the day. To bring justice to the victims and their families, Simon has to challenge conventions and follow his instincts.


The detective: Detective Constable Simon

Detective Constable Simon joined the force in 1978 and retir...

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