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.
- 1 hour 5 minutesThe Haystack Murder
In this week's episode, Kate and Paul take us back to 1920s rural California, where a large fire is reported and ultimately where a body is found. After investigators identify the remains, the suspicious nature of the scene intensifies.
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4 February 2026, 8:01 am - 54 minutes 23 secondsThe Murder of Maria Buel
On today’s episode, Paul and Kate head to 1832 Ohio to a case that has all sorts of intrigue. A woman goes missing which uncovers a web of relationships, lies, vendettas and a curious old injury.
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28 January 2026, 8:01 am - 50 minutes 31 secondsAxed PT 2
In this week's conclusion of a two-parter, Kate and Paul follow the investigation of what turns out to be connected cases involving some very gruesome elements.
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21 January 2026, 8:01 am - 1 hour 3 minutesAxed PT 1
In this week's episode, the first of a two-parter, Paul and Kate head to 1912 Iowa where an entire family and its guests are found murdered in their home. The ensuing investigation sets off one of the most notable cases in the state's history.
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14 January 2026, 8:01 am - 1 hour 14 minutesUntold Motives
On today’s episode, Kate and Paul head to post WWI Liverpool, where a husband returns home to find his wife murdered. After a very involved crime scene investigation and a dramatic trial, a shocking verdict is handed down.
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7 January 2026, 8:01 am - 51 minutes 42 secondsTurn Back the Page: The Three Emmas
In this week's episode, Paul and Kate head to 1914 San Antonio, Texas where a wealthy man's wife has an accident and becomes bedridden. After hiring nurses and caregivers, a murder takes place that has multiple suspects pointing fingers.
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31 December 2025, 8:01 am - 1 hour 2 minutesTurn Back the Page: The Christmas Mystery
On today’s episode, Paul and Kate take us to 1945 West Virginia where a family of 12 is awoken on Christmas Eve by a fire in their home. An investigation of the scene reveals much more than simply what could have started the blaze.
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24 December 2025, 8:01 am - 54 minutes 47 secondsTill Death
In this week’s episode, Paul and Kate head to 1956 Southern California where a home invasion leads to a suspicious death. When a sequence of atypical fatalities form a pattern, a dastardly suspect emerges.
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17 December 2025, 8:01 am - 59 minutes 57 secondsOut Cold PT 2
In this concluding episode of a two-parter, Kate and Paul return to Siberia to analyze the mysterious deaths of a group of experienced hikers. With hundreds of theories about this case in existence we learn more facts and get as close to the truth as we can.
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10 December 2025, 8:01 am - 1 hour 6 minutesOut Cold PT 1
In this week's episode, the first part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate head to frigid 1959 Russia where a team of adventuring students goes missing while their tent is left in shambles. But as investigators start to recover bodies, a grim scene is slowly pieced together.
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3 December 2025, 8:01 am - 1 hour 2 minutesThe Lady of the Dunes
On today’s episode, Kate and Paul travel to 1974 Cape Cod, Massachusetts where a body is discovered but unidentified. The case becomes well known and documented as more suspects and victims become connected.
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