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Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes

Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes

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 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.2025 HeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia True Crime
Episodes
  • Lethal in the Hay

    Lethal in the Hay
    Jun 25 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Parallels PT 2

    Parallels PT 2
    Jun 18 2025

    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.

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    50 mins
  • Parallels PT 1

    Parallels PT 1
    Jun 11 2025

    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.

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    53 mins

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This was the best episode so far can't wait for the next episode. Love the pre-case banter. Great chemistry, a fun listen on a dark topic.

Best Episode Yet

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Especially in recent episodes they've managed to really mesh their different areas of expertise very well to lay out well-researched and interesting crimes

So interesting

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I listen all the time!
This is one of my favorites, great show, always something new!!

GREAT SHOW!

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Kate can be annoying. She’s asks Paul questions, but answers them with her opinion first . I don’t know if she’s really awkward , but asks questions with the intent on just talking herself. I want to like her so much. Maybe she’s just uncomfortable
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Love the Content

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I love history and true crime and this isbthe best of both. I can't wait for the next episode.

one of my favorites

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Both Paul and Kate have the best voices to listen to. Their dynamic is fantastic, the way they present the stories and analysis is entertaining and compelling, and I can't get enough of this podcast!

I could listen Kate and Paul forever

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Love the back and forth between co hosts. Interesting story, told in an informative factual manner.

Engaging

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I loved the way the story of the crime investigation unfolds step by step as well as listening to the hunkster unravel the clues. The hour flew by. Can’t wait for next week’s episode!

Paul Holes in action

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This is my first time listening to a podcast. I tried the first few minutes of a few different ones before finding this one. I started with the woman in the well and am going to listen to part 2 right now. Your voices are calm but not too much. I love the digging in to certain parts for more information. It's enthralling and exciting!! I love true crime stories!!

Exciting and Enthralling!!

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I have been listening to this podcast since the beginning. Kate and Paul always make me look forward to Wednesdays! I am a fan of each, but I highly enjoy their conversations and their discussions of these cases.

Love It!

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