Paul Holes

Mentioned in 11 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.

Appears On

Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater Small Town Dicks

Episode Appearances

Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes · Apr 15, 2026

The Blackout Ripper PT 1

“Co-host of Buried Bones podcast; retired cold case investigator providing forensic expertise and case analysis”

Manual strangulation forensics and laryngeal fracture indicatorsPostmortem mutilation and defeminization behavior in serial homicideWartime London blackout procedures and air raid shelter infrastructure

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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