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Buried Bones

Buried Bones

By Exactly Right Media – the original true crime comedy network

Buried Bones dissects some of history’s most dramatic true crime cases from centuries ago. Together, journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and retired investigator Paul Holes explore these very old cases through a 21st century lens.

Episodes

The Dayton Strangler

In this week's episode Paul and Kate go to early 1900s Ohio where a young girl sneaks out of a family gathering and doesn't return.  After her body is found and the circumstances are weighed a massive manhunt uncovers some disturbing patterns. Is there a Serial Killer in Dayton? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27/09/23·1h 16m

House Calls PT 2

In this second part of a two-part episode set in the Northeast in 1937, Kate and Paul explore the investigation that sees a suspect apprehended AND THEN some truly unexpected accusations are made.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20/09/23·46m 50s

House Calls PT 1

Paul and Kate travel all over the Northeast in 1937 for the first part of a double-header. A man is awoken in his car and soon after not one, but two bodies are found inside. But the driver's arrest is only the start of this very involved case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13/09/23·54m 58s

Bugged

In this episode, Kate and Paul go to 1958 Canada where a young girl doesn't come home when expected and soon after is found dead. An equally young suspect was quickly apprehended in a historic case that changed the Canadian legal system forever.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
06/09/23·44m 16s

Hannah Mary Tabbs

In this week’s episode, Paul and Kate travel to late 1897 Pennsylvania where a torso is discovered on a shore and a suspect is named soon after. But when more characters come to light surrounding the suspect, the picture gets complicated very quickly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30/08/23·1h 11m

Look Out

Kate and Paul head way back to 1700s London where a robbery gone wrong ends up becoming a triple homicide.  When someone involved confesses limited involvement, circumstantial evidence plays a pivotal role in their sentencing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23/08/23·46m 27s

Off to the Races

In this episode, Paul and Kate travel to 1840s England where a man with a winning ticket at the racetrack dies suddenly under very suspicious circumstances.  When the detectives follow the money, a horrifying realization leads them in the right direction. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
09/08/23·57m 17s

The Somerton Man

On today’s episode, Kate and Paul go to 1948 Australia where a man is discovered alive one day and dead the next in the very same place.  After quite some time, a determined professor shows us the value of good evidence preservation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
02/08/23·1h 16m

Crumbles Beach

In this week’s episode, Paul and Kate head to 1920 England where a 17-year-old typist has taken herself on vacation and subsequently goes missing.  When her body is found on the outskirts of town, a legendary investigator is brought in to help assess the evidence and find her possible killers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26/07/23·1h 1m

Warning Bell

On today's episode, Kate and Paul go back to late 1800s Virginia where a farmer finds his wife murdered. After ringing the bell to alert the neighbors of the incident, does the killer return to the scene of the crime or will an investigation produce a suspect?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19/07/23·1h 11m

The Black Widows of Liverpool

In this episode, Paul and Kate head to Liverpool in the late 1800s where guests at a boarding house are dying in suspiciously similar circumstances. Add in the element of life insurance and a case starts to form that makes for a very captivating journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/07/23·58m 43s

A Bridge Too Far PT 2

In this week's conclusion of a two-part series, Kate and Paul return to Dayton, Ohio in 1896 for the complicated investigation around an alleged suicide. More evidence and additional characters emerge surrounding the death of a young woman. It all leads to some courtroom theatrics and a harrowing verdict. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28/06/23·49m 45s

A Bridge Too Far PT 1

On today's episode, Paul and Kate head to 1896 Dayton, Ohio for the first part of a two-part series. A woman is found in the river after a suspected suicide, but a persistent police chief starts to uncover concerns as he investigates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21/06/23·47m 39s

Family Ties

In this episode, Kate and Paul head to 1984 Iowa where a mobile home is engulfed in flames, but the owner's body is found four days later unburnt. As more people turn up murdered, can investigators find enough of a thread between the cases? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14/06/23·53m 23s

Make it a Double

In this week's episode, Paul and Kate travel to 1922 San Francisco to discuss a suspected suicide. When the body is found with several gunshot wounds, the ballistics and circumstances surrounding those involved make this a fascinating case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
07/06/23·51m 35s

Sounds Guilty

On today's episode, Kate and Paul take us to 1883 Long Island where a murder and a string of robberies confound police. Voice recognition from a blind victim leads police on a manhunt that takes them far from where they first were looking.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
31/05/23·59m 30s

The Game's Afoot PT 2

In this second part of a two-part series, Paul and Kate return to 1936 Boston to complete their analysis of a wealthy heiress and the disappearance of her boyfriend. A violent figure from the victim’s life appears, and the subsequent court case displays some of the more complicated elements of our legal system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24/05/23·41m 47s

The Game's Afoot PT 1

In this week's episode, Kate and Paul head to 1936 Massachusetts to learn about the murder of a woman whose severed legs were discovered in a river. In this first part of a two-part series, we learn about the suspects and the discovery of a crime scene.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17/05/23·42m 5s

The Ties That Bind

In this week's episode, Paul and Kate go to 1967 Scotland where a young woman is found murdered in a small cemetery. Using the unique evidence found at the scene and testimony of some of the locals, a suspect is found. But is it enough for a conviction? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/05/23·1h 1m

Bad Reputation

In this episode, Kate and Paul are in 1882 Sioux Falls looking at a murder victim within a very suspicious crime scene. With multiple suspects, one person’s character is weighed heavily on the scales of justice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26/04/23·51m 19s

The Great Sheedy Murder Trial

On today's episode, Paul and Kate head to 1891 Lincoln, NE to discuss the case of a murder victim who was notorious city-wide. As the investigation unfolds, the multiple attempts on the victim's life paint a truly remarkable picture that leads to a grueling trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19/04/23·55m 29s

Fare Shot

Kate and Paul look to South Carolina in 1961 where a cab driver is shot while behind the wheel.  We learn about some fascinating ballistics work and keen crime scene methodology en route to closing the case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/04/23·1h 1m

The Woman in the Well PT 2

In this conclusion of last week's case, Paul and Kate return to 1799 Manhattan for a legal battle involving some of the most famous names of the era. After 75 witnesses take the stand, the outcome of the case is as shocking as the case itself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05/04/23·48m 46s

The Woman in the Well PT 1

In this episode, Kate and Paul go to Manhattan in 1799 to analyze the curious circumstances of the death of a newlywed woman. In this first part of a two-part story, we learn about boarding houses and how culture and society played a part in this case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29/03/23·50m 54s

Sacred Heart

In this week’s episode, Paul and Kate go back to 1960 McAllen, Texas where a young churchgoing woman goes missing after attending confession. A suspect is implicated but unique circumstances lead to this case staying open for far too long. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22/03/23·59m 34s

The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

On today’s episode Kate and Paul go to WWI era France to discuss the case of a prolific conman.  While he successfully defrauded many people, forensic evidence and victim statements play a key part in identifying this week's subject. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15/03/23·1h 4m

The Bushy-Haired Man PT 2

In part two of the Dr. Sam Sheppard case, Paul and Kate return to 1954 Ohio to examine the police-work and court case of Dr. Sam Sheppard in the murder of his pregnant wife, Marilyn. The twists and turns of the ensuing saga are, to say the least, unexpected.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
08/03/23·1h 7m

The Bushy-Haired Man PT 1

In this episode, Kate and Paul cover the case of Dr. Sam Sheppard and his slain wife, Marilyn, in 1954 Ohio.  They explore the marriage and analyze the gruesome crime scene in the first part of this two-part episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01/03/23·41m 22s

Lover's Lane

Paul and Kate head to Montana in 1956 where a young couple is murdered at a remote location.  The suspects are plenty but the pool is narrowed down using well preserved evidence from the scene. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15/02/23·46m 36s

Close to the Chest

In this week's episode Kate and Paul go to 1889 Pittsburgh where a well-known Black restaurant owner is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. A revolver is found on a table next to several empty beer bottles and two female suspects claim to know nothing. Was he murdered? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
08/02/23·51m 35s

The Trolley Problem

On today’s episode Paul and Kate are in 1927 Oakland, California as they sort out the cold case of 15-year-old Mabel Mayer. The victim was murdered just a few blocks from her home. Can victimology help solve the mystery?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01/02/23·54m 9s

The Wayside Café

Kate and Paul take us to 1963 rural Idaho, where the owners of a small road-side diner and their son are involved in a murder.  Victimology and perspectives of the scene help paint a more complicated picture than you'd expect. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25/01/23·56m 51s

Northern Exposure

In this week's episode Paul and Kate head to 1953 Vancouver, BC where two bodies are discovered in a park. Due to nature's toll on the evidence, the bodies remain unidentified until a breakthrough in detective work decades later helps change the outcome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18/01/23·48m 46s

Coincidence or Connection?

On today’s episode Kate and Paul are in 1960's Nashville as they analyze the deaths of three young girls.  Their locations and circumstances are similar, but was this a serial killer? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/01/23·55m 17s

An Aviator King’s Ransom

Paul and Kate go to 1932 New York to cover the kidnapping of aviator Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son. Police track down a suspect, but the case is circumstantial, and the accused is pointing to someone else.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21/12/22·1h 3m

A Bad Wrap

In this week’s episode, Kate and Paul take us to 1935 Great Britain to discuss the murders of two women whose bodies were found floating in a creek. The investigation gets aided by some very unusual sources en route to solving a rather grisly case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14/12/22·49m 40s

Overkill PT 2

In part two of the Jeff MacDonald case, Paul and Kate return to 1970 Fort Bragg to analyze the investigation and court cases that came from the death of McDonald's wife and two children. With the inclusion of over a thousand pieces of evidence, and multiple trials, this saga has a truly harrowing conclusion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
07/12/22·49m 17s

Overkill PT 1

In the first half of this two-part episode, Paul and Kate investigate the 1970 military base murder of Jeff MacDonald’s family while he, a Green Beret Surgeon, was found alive at the scene in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Evidence suggests a home invasion, but things aren’t adding up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30/11/22·53m 27s

An Unsettled Debt

In this week’s episode, Kate and Paul survey the 1884 Boston case involving a doctor, a Harvard Professor, and a janitor.  An unpaid debt and some citizen-led investigation leads to a crack in this case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16/11/22·1h 1m

Soldiers of Fortune

On today’s episode, Paul and Kate take us to Revolutionary War times where we explore the case of an affluent woman trapped in an unhealthy marriage who meets a young wayward soldier.  Adding the politics of the time, multiple hit men, and an American judicial landmark, this case is not to be missed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
09/11/22·59m 33s

The Windowsill

Kate and Paul explore the first ever case to use fingerprinting in court.  We travel to 1910s Chicago to learn about a Black man arrested for the killing of a White family in a case that changed detective work forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
02/11/22·58m 3s

Mrs. Dr. Crippen PT 2

In part-two of this two-part episode, Paul and Kate pick up the case of Dr. Crippen in 1910s London where Dr. Crippen and his mistress have now gone missing, his wife is nowhere to be found, and a body has been discovered in the basement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26/10/22·56m 58s

Mrs. Dr. Crippen PT 1

In part-one of this two-part episode, Kate and Paul dive into 1910s London to examine the disappearance of a wealthy doctor’s wife. A body is found in the doctor’s basement…was it his wife’s? Or was someone else murdered? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19/10/22·49m 46s

Death at the Windmill

In this episode, Paul and Kate explore the death of 34-year-old Lee Camp from Hanford, CA.  In 1924, Camp appears to have fallen from the roof of a windmill on his foster parents’ ranch, but a subsequent autopsy shows that may not be what killed him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/10/22·52m 39s

Stalked

On today's episode, Kate and Paul assess the evidence left at the scene of a Fresno, CA murder in 1935. Teenager Mary Louise Stammer is killed at home with her parents absent. But before the killer vanishes, he leaves behind clues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05/10/22·55m 13s

Coyote Flat

Episode three takes us to 1920s Eureka, CA. Kate and Paul follow the case of Jack Ryan, a Native American accused of murdering a young couple by a notoriously bigoted DA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28/09/22·1h

Overdrive

In episode two, Paul and Kate take us to 1930's Utah to figure out how a physician husband, a jilted lover, and a Persian Prince play into the vehicular homicide of Dorothy Moormeister.Buried Bones sources and show notes can be found at www.exactlyrightmedia.com/buriedbonesources.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21/09/22·58m 37s

The Valet Did It?

On the first episode of Buried Bones, Kate and Paul cover the death, and potential murder, of Manhattan millionaire William Marsh Rice. A valet, a dubious attorney, and toxicology all loom large in this early 1900's case.Buried Bones sources and show notes can be found at www.exactlyrightmedia.com/buriedbonessources.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14/09/22·1h 6m

Introducing: Buried Bones

Each week, Buried Bones explores some of history’s most dramatic true crime cases from centuries ago. Using their individual expertise, journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and retired cold case investigator Paul Holes bring new insights to old mysteries, like the Lindbergh kidnapping, the assassination of President James Garfield, and the suspected murder of the founder of Rice University.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24/08/22·2m 11s
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