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 fing ...
On today’s episode, the first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul travel to Long Island in the late 1960s. A series of murders are discovered and continue to happen, setting off one of the most in-depth character studies that our hosts have undertaken. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bi…
In this week’s episode, Paul and Kate head to 1875 New Hampshire, where a young girl doesn't make it home on time, enacting large search parties. Despite not having today’s technology, will the sharp townspeople be enough to find the missing person? Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.l…
In this concluding part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head back to an investigation in 1978 Arizona, where a suspect emerges in a murder case. A look back at the handling of evidence and crime scenes provides unexpected hurdles and challenges. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4bu…
In this first part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate travel to 1978 Scottsdale, Arizona where a woman stumbles upon a murder scene involving her co-star in a local production. Details about the victim and subsequent discoveries in his life quickly make this case quite interesting. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotion…
On today’s episode, Kate and Paul head to 1931 England where a fire in a hayfield causes alarm. When the body of a young local college student is discovered in an unlikely manner, the ensuing investigation is conducted by a legendary figure. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoM…
In this week’s conclusion of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to 1970 Sacramento where an open murder case seems to be eerily similar to another active investigation. Using crime scene data and extensive bloodwork, the police do their best to strengthen both cases. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this l…
In this week's episode, the first part of a two-part-episode, Kate and Paul head to 1970 Sacramento, California where a young woman is found dead after not showing up for work. After interviewing over 500 people, something connected to the investigation happens that police cannot ignore. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and…
On today’s episode, Paul and Kate head to 1972 Washington where a couple finds a badly injured young woman. Taking in all the elements of the crime scene and ultimately the DNA aspects, will it all be enough to find the offender? Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnyst…
In this week's episode, Kate and Paul head to 1855 rural Ohio, where a farmer has died under suspicious circumstances. After an investigation and the rounding up of the usual suspects, a very unique situation arises. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/list…
In this concluding episode of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to the Golden Age of Hollywood, California. A young actress's many connections and relationships make her death an intriguing one, but what could investigators of the time piece together? Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bi…
In this first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head to 1935, Los Angeles where we find an enterprising starlet lifeless in her own garage. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at …
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. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this l…