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Paul Holes

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

A retired cold case investigator and criminal profiler who co-hosts the podcast Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson. Holes is an author of the memoir Unmasked and former FBI task force officer known for applying modern forensic techniques and behavioral analysis to historical and contemporary cases. Podcasts feature him for his expert analysis on criminal investigations, offender behavior, and cold case methodology.

Episode Appearances

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 · Apr 8, 2026

The Beadle Family Murders

Co-host and retired investigator providing forensic analysis and behavioral profiling of historical cases

Family Annihilation PsychologyCriminal Profiling and Behavioral AnalysisCrime Scene Reconstruction Without Forensics
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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark · Mar 5, 2026

522 - Live at the Paramount Theatre (Denver Night 2)

Criminal investigator mentioned in hometown segment; husband of DNA expert Sherry Holes

Female Journalism HistoryCriminal Justice ReformPrison System Conditions
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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark · Feb 25, 2026

Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 85: Live at the Boulder Theater

Professional investigator later hired by podcast to cover cold cases on Barry Bones show

Cold Case Investigation TechniquesTrue Crime Podcast Ethics and BoundariesDNA Evidence in Historical Murder Cases
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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 · Feb 25, 2026

The Freeway Phantom Murders PT 1

Co-host and criminal profiler providing forensic analysis and offender behavior insights throughout the episode

Serial killer victim selection and targeting patternsGeographic profiling and offender anchor point analysisForensic evidence collection and analysis in 1970s investigations
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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 · Feb 11, 2026

The Falls Field Tragedy

Co-host of Buried Bones; former FBI task force officer and criminal investigator; author of Unmasked memoir

19th Century Homicide Investigation MethodsDomestic Abuse and Spousal ControlCapital Punishment in 1850s America
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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 · Feb 4, 2026

The Haystack Murder

Co-host of Buried Bones; retired cold case investigator who analyzes cases through modern forensic techniques and investigative methodology

Forensic Fire Investigation and Arson Detection1920s Criminal Investigation TechniquesVictim Identification in Burned Remains
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The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater

The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater · Dec 8, 2025

Hunting the Bogeyman | 6. Answers

Criminal investigator and forensic analyst who conducted DNA analysis linking Nicole's case to serial rape series

Serial rape investigation and DNA evidence linkingVictim credibility and police skepticism in sexual assault casesCriminal psychology and predator methodology development
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The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater

The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater · Nov 24, 2025

Hunting the Bogeyman | 4. The Arrest

Cold case investigator who advised on genealogy methodology and case investigation

Forensic Genealogy in Criminal InvestigationCold Case Resolution MethodologyDNA Evidence Collection and Chain of Custody
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Small Town Dicks

Small Town Dicks · Nov 21, 2025

Blood-Boiler, Part 1

Veteran cold case investigator and podcast co-host who provides expert analysis on rapist typology and investigative strategy

Sexual assault investigation without forensic evidenceLaw enforcement officer misconduct and accountabilityConflict-of-interest protocols in criminal investigations
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The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater

The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater · Nov 17, 2025

Hunting the Bogeyman | 3. The Rollercoaster

Central investigator who connected multiple cases through DNA and later pioneered genealogical DNA methods

Serial sexual assault investigation techniquesDNA evidence collection, preservation, and analysisForensic genealogy and genealogical DNA databases
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