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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

Author: Exactly Right Media – the original true crime comedy network

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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.

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In this episode, the concluding part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to 1929 Detroit and continue with the investigation of a slain family. Assessing the patriarch's personal and business life leads to an unexpected aspect that cannot be understated or ignored.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head to 1929 Detroit, Michigan where a successful Italian businessman is found murdered alongside his entire family. With a bloody fingerprint and some investigation of the victim's business dealings, the case starts to take shape.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bodies in the Bog

Bodies in the Bog

2024-09-2501:04:083

In this week's episode, Paul and Kate head to an English bog in 1983 where a human head is found shockingly well preserved. The discovery leads to more exploration of the bog and an astonishing find shines light on the unique nature of the environment in this case.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cold Heart PT 2

Cold Heart PT 2

2024-09-1801:07:58

In this second part of a two-part episode, Kate and Paul return to early 1900s Buffalo, and an investigation to find the killer of a man whose wife was cheating on him with his best friend. The authorities build a case based on blood work technology, but is it enough to convict?  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cold Heart PT 1

Cold Heart PT 1

2024-09-1101:02:271

In this first part of a two-part episode, Kate and Paul head to 1903 Buffalo, NY where an affluent man is found dead in his home by his staff. After following the web of his complex social and romantic life, we set off on an investigation into who could have possibly killed him.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Deadly Rendezvous

A Deadly Rendezvous

2024-09-0401:14:431

On today’s episode, Paul and Kate head to 1963 Sydney, Australia where not one but two bodies are found on the shore of a riverbank. After learning about how they’re connected, an impressive investigation spanning decades is launched to find the cause of death.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dead in the Water

Dead in the Water

2024-08-2859:47

In this week's episode, Kate and Paul head to 1935 Bangor, Pennsylvania where a body is found in a cistern, submerged in water. Will determining how long the victim was there help or hurt the investigation to find her killer? Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today’s episode, the conclusion of a two-parter, Paul and Kate head back to 1974 Washington state where an RV has gone off a cliff and the body of a woman is found near the wreckage site. Many theories arise as to what happened at the scene and ultimately who is at fault.    Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, the first of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head to 1974 Washington state where a wealthy woman falls for a fast-moving businessman. After a quick courtship, their marriage gets complicated when suddenly the woman is nowhere to be found. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smoke Screen

Smoke Screen

2024-07-3152:592

On today’s episode, Paul and Kate head to 1836 New York where there's a suspicious fire in a brothel and a hyper-vigilant Madam spots a figure in a long coat. With one fatality that night, can the technology and investigative techniques of the time find the culprit?  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Demon of the Belfry

The Demon of the Belfry

2024-07-2401:12:033

In this week's episode Kate and Paul head to 1895 San Francisco where a woman boards a rail car but is never heard from again. After another woman goes missing, investigators hope to find ties between the two cases.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cigar Girl PT 2

The Cigar Girl PT 2

2024-07-1701:01:292

On this week's episode, the conclusion of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to 1841 New York City where they hope to shine some light on an unsolved murder of a 21-year-old woman. Following the analysis of the coroner, the body and the crime scene provide lots of theories on how she met her demise.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buried Bones presents this episode of Wicked Words, Kate Winkler Dawson's weekly true crime talk show. Every Monday, Kate interviews journalists, podcasters and authors about their fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from their investigations in the world of true crime, many of which have never been shared before.  In this episode, Kate is joined by author Patricia Cornwell and together they discuss the book Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper, Case Closed. This book presents Patricia’s extensive research and opinion on his identity. She believes that Jack the Ripper was a German-British artist named Walter Sickert, a controversial opinion according to some Ripperologists. In this episode, you’ll hear why.   Additional Wicked Words episodes are also available now wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cigar Girl PT 1

The Cigar Girl PT 1

2024-07-1055:101

On today’s episode, the first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head to 1841 New York City where a young woman has gained attention for her looks. One day she does not return home to her crowded boarding house and the number of suspects is staggering.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sands of Crime

Sands of Crime

2024-06-2601:09:241

In this week's episode, Paul and Kate head to 1965 Australia where two young friends go missing on a secluded beach. After the children they were caring for find their way to the authorities, a search begins that leads to a very involved investigation.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roadside Secrets

Roadside Secrets

2024-06-1901:05:421

On today's episode, Kate and Paul take us to a town outside of Albany, NY in 1959 where a bus driver has spotted the body of a young woman in a ditch on the side of the road. After she is identified by her boyfriend, a look into their relationship and her whereabouts the night of her murder leads us on an interesting journey. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Paul and Kate head to 1806 Augusta, Maine where neighbors are alerted to an active crime scene but are unable to stop almost an entire family from being murdered. With archaic technology, multiple murder weapons, and some survivor statements, will there be enough to close this case?  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hair of the Dog

Hair of the Dog

2024-06-0501:07:49

On today’s episode, Kate and Paul head to 1978 Washington, D.C. where a cab driver is murdered while finishing his shift. With the dual employments of ballistics and hair analysis, multiple suspects are found in this case that has a truly all-time epilogue. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Under the Axe PT 2

Under the Axe PT 2

2024-05-2201:05:512

In this week's second part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to rural Iowa where an investigator tries to locate a murder weapon and the family dog becomes a major factor in the case.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Under the Axe PT 1

Under the Axe PT 1

2024-05-1550:373

In today's episode, the first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head to 1900 Iowa where a rural family of 12 experiences a sudden act of violence. Using what rudimentary techniques were available, several suspects emerge. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Anne Kastanis

This was fascinating! I have read and listened to accounts of this crime before but had never heard the theory that Paul posits here.

Oct 11th
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Sue

What happened to Paul? Cut off at the end of the episode..

Sep 26th
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Amy Ulmen

I think Ruth left the Campsite in the RV of her own accord and Tony followed her in the Scout vehicle. He caolught up to her and she parked it, got out and they had an altercation. He killed her, threw her body over the embankment, and then shoved the RV after her to make it look like an accident

Aug 23rd
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Juju Longo

i think if he just wanted to spare the girls, he wouldn't be more vicious with them compared to the boys. sick or not, he's a disgusting chauvinistic asshole.

Jul 20th
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Tyler S

I book marked this podcast because I thought it looked good.... Forgot about it for nearly a year and gave it a try a few months back. I was missing out, it's growing as one of my favorite podcasts. Two thumbs up!

Jul 19th
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Ashley Campbell

buuuutt....he also said "bunny" so what do you expect? he's all of our family now, ma'am.

Jun 27th
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Rosi Cranwell

Love this podcast, bu the random and numerous ads are putting me off. M8ght have to give it a miss in the future.

Jun 7th
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G V

blows my mind when a well known college professor and writer says "all the sudden". smh.

May 12th
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Sayda Pervin Nipa

⭕𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛➤➤👉https://www.justhd.online

Apr 19th
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Art 34

This woman is so woke, she wants to excuse this guy for slaughtering a family because…racism! 🙄

Apr 9th
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Ali Almesbah

Great podcast

Apr 8th
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deirdre jacquot

Great podcast, great stories. Seems like inhalation of the termite treatment is conceivable. Termite tents used to look like circus and were inviting to children. Chlordane could be mixed with hydrocarbons. Uneven pupils and fatige could show seizures.

Apr 7th
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Anne Kastanis

I know this sounds weird, but given that the two girls must have ingested the poison at the time they were swimming with four other children and the fact that they may have been cognitively impaired, it makes me wonder if one of the other children had given the two of them something to drink, thinking it was funny. They might not have realized how dangerous it would be and then been too afraid to admit to it. Kids can get up to some pretty mean stuff.

Apr 5th
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Terriann Tomlin

Horse Thief: We know now about the functions of different parts of the brain. And that there is a part that governs risk assessment & self- restraint. If that was the part of William's brain that was damaged, could that have explained his rageful actions even if part of his brain let him recognize his behavior was not--for our culture & in his time--socially acceptable?

Mar 28th
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HKS

This is terrible. The woman host is TSTL, she clearly has no expertise - or even enough basic curiosity to delve in - in history (she's well below average by any measure) and their analysis is weak at best. Cringeworthy.

Mar 23rd
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RACHAEL BYCE

so many pellows! ❤️

Jan 8th
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Greg Jacobs

q1mdddd

Dec 23rd
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Amy Ulmen

A dirk is a type of Scottish dagger

Dec 20th
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Terriann Tomlin

I think they missed an obvious (and likely) possibility as to why the murders went unreported: In 1950's Georgia, communities of color had every reason to avoid interactions with law enforcement...

Dec 8th
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Kristen Pena

Fetal ejection reflex

Oct 19th
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