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Small Town Dicks

Small Town Dicks

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 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.


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  • Misery, Part 1

    Misery, Part 1
    Jun 27 2025
    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 criminal with international protection?

    Matt Murphy is a legal analyst for ABC News and an attorney in private practice in Southern California. He was a Senior Deputy District Attorney in Orange County California. Matt Murphy spent 21 years assigned to the sexual assault and homicide units where he prosecuted some of the most notorious murder cases in the state of California. He completed 132 jury trials in his career as a prosecutor, including 52 while he was assigned to the homicide unit. He worked as an adjunct professor of law for 7 years. In addition to his work for ABC news, Mr. Murphy is in
    private practice representing victims of sexual abuse and some select criminal defense cases.

    He has also been regularly appearing on NewsNation with Elizabeth Vargas, Chris Cuomo and Ashleigh Banfield providing analysis on Criminal cases in the news. Matt published his first book, The Book of Murder: A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death, in 2024, which was an instant Best Seller, and is working on his next book proposal.

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    48 mins
  • Epilogue

    Epilogue
    Jun 20 2025
    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 finally be served.

    Detective Sergeant Steve is a seasoned investigator with 28 years of service in the Toronto Police Service, where he currently leads the Homicide Cold Case Unit—home to the largest caseload of unsolved cases in Canada. In addition to overseeing the Cold Case Unit, Steve also manages the Forensic Video Unit and played a key role in the establishment of the Missing Persons Unit, guiding its development from the ground up.Throughout his distinguished career, Steve has held various positions in specialized units, including the Drug Squad, Major Crime Unit, Major Projects, ROPE (Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement) Squad, and the Hold Up Squad. Notably, while in the Hold Up Squad, he was instrumental in solving the high-profile multi-national bank robbery series known as the "Vaulter Bandit." A graduate of Brock University, Steve holds a major in Political Science and a minor in Business Entrepreneurship. His early career interests in law enforcement were sparked by his work with the Canada Border Services Agency during his time at university.

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    53 mins
  • A Race Against Time

    A Race Against Time
    Jun 13 2025
    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 situation before it takes a tragic turn?

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    56 mins
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Excellent podcast about small town crimes told by the detectives and officers involved. Well laid out progression, detailed look at the investigation and thoughts leading up to it. and personal thoughts, emotions, and aftermath for officers and victims/families. Highly recommend.

In depth look at local crime.

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Great team ! Love Dan, Dave and Paul ! They do a great job telling serious stories with humor when appropriate

Great stories told by the detectives that investigated them.

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Really enjoy this podcast. Yeardley, Dan, Dave and Paul are fantastic presenters, and the stories provided by the guests are always interesting and eye opening. Highly recommend.

Great listening

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Love these guys, interesting stories well told not a lot of extra talk that has nothing to do with story line.

Best podcast I ever listened too.

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Absolutely my favorite podcast and the first one I’ve ever reviewed. The men and women presenting their cases has strengthened my trust in law enforcement. Their stories are fascinating and Yardley, Dave, Dan and Paul ask good questions, and their comments add to the value of the content. Keep up the great work!!

Professional and Interesting - Can’t Beat It!

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I've thoroughly enjoyed nearly every single episode, great stories and great storytelling. enjoy the perspective of the detective

great podcast

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These are real stories told by real people who were really there-- including the good, the bad, and the ugly. And owning the ugly isn't easy. The hosts do that and so much more. Totally recommend!

Real People

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Wish I had known some of this stuff sooner. Websites to protect your child and their phone use. Web sites for statistics on the subject. Knowledgeable Officer sharing valuable information. THANK YOU!!!

Very Important information for EVERY PARENT!

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Another fantastic episode! Can't wait for the next one! A must if you love true crime

Highly recommend. My favorite podcast.

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compelling love this podcast. I like that it's the investigators telling the story's first hand accounts

out standing

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