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Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes

by Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts

On Buried Bones, journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and forensic 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.

Chart trend

Position in the True Crime chart (US), last 90 days.

#34
all-time peak
92
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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The Green Bicycle Case PT 1

On today’s episode, Kate and Paul travel to 1919 Leicestershire, where Bella Wright is found murdered beside her bicycle. Investigators soon focus on a mysterious strange

Sep 9
58 min

A Murder in Maine

On today’s episode, Paul and Kate travel to 1877 Tenant’s Harbor, Maine, where a sea captain leaves his wife Sarah home alone before heading out to sea. When Sarah disapp

Sep 2
1 h 02 min

The Cleveland Torso Murders PT 2

In this concluding episode of a two-parter, Kate and Paul return to the case of the Torso Murders where even more bodies are discovered. Suspects are named once a reputab

Aug 26
1 h 43 min

The Cleveland Torso Murders PT 1

In this week’s episode, Kate and Paul head to mid 1930s Cleveland, where dismembered bodies begin turning up across the city. Can investigators identify the victims and s

Aug 19
1 h 03 min

The Margate Murder

On today’s episode, Paul and Kate travel to 1929 Margate, England, where a wealthy widow is found dead in her hotel room under suspicious circumstances. Can investigators

Aug 12
1 h 05 min

The Murder of Theora Hix

In this week’s episode, Kate and Paul take us to 1929 Columbus, Ohio where an unrecognizable body is found in a field. Will investigators be able to use what is found at

Aug 5
58 min

The Reynolda House Murder Mystery

This week, Kate and Paul head to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to examine a mysterious death that shocked the community in 1932. As they sort through the evidence, confl

Jul 29
1 h 15 min

The Axeman of New Orleans PT 2

In this concluding episode looking into the Cleaver cases and The Axeman of New Orleans, Paul and Kate compare evidence, forensics, and the victimology surrounding the li

Jul 22
1 h 00 min

The Axeman of New Orleans PT 1

This week Paul and Kate continue analyzing the Cleaver case and the murders that continue to stack up. The question becomes, are these cases actually connected? Or is thi

Jul 15
1 h 01 min

The Cleaver Murders

In this week's episode, Kate and Paul head to New Orleans in the early 1900s where a grisly assault with a meat cleaver begins a chain of similar crimes. With ties betwee

Jul 8
1 h 06 min

The Alcatraz Escape PT 2

In this second part of a two-part episode, Paul and Kate conclude their investigation into the escape from Alcatraz. As authorities race to determine what happened after

Jun 24
1 h 03 min

The Alcatraz Escape PT 1

On today’s episode, Kate and Paul travel to 1962 San Francisco Bay and begin their look at the infamous escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. The pair trace the back

Jun 17
57 min

The Hinterkaifeck Mystery PT 2

In this week's concluding episode of a two-parter, Paul and Kate are back to post WWI Germany where an entire family is found murdered and the offender had been living on

Jun 10
50 min

The Hinterkaifeck Mystery PT 1

In this week's episode, the first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head to 1922 Germany where a rural family misses Church and the town becomes suspicious. When their

Jun 3
47 min

The Murder of Nancy Evans Titterton

In this week’s episode, Kate and Paul head to 1936 New York City where two deliverymen discover their recipient dead in her apartment. Would the crime scene investigation

May 20
1 h 03 min

The Infamous Tacoma Ax-Murderer

On today’s episode, Paul and Kate travel to 1947 Tacoma Washington where two women are found murdered in their home. But after a suspect is found, the true mystery surrou

May 13
55 min

The Lipstick Killer PT 2

In this concluding episode of a two-part episode, Kate and Paul return to 1946 Chicago to follow the investigation of the Lipstick Killer. A closer look at handwriting an

May 6
1 h 05 min

The Lipstick Killer PT 1

In this week's episode, Kate and Paul head to 1946 Chicago where a woman is found dead in her home along with a note from the killer. After a child goes missing on the sa

Apr 29
56 min

The Blackout Ripper PT 2

In this concluding half of a two parter, Paul and Kate return to the case of the Blackout Ripper. Multiple victims and a series of repeated objects left at the crime scen

Apr 22
56 min

The Blackout Ripper PT 1

In this first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head across the pond to 1942 London where blackouts set the stage for a series of grisly murders.  Support this podcas

Apr 15
54 min

Chart positions

Where Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 14, 2026).

#66 ▲ 1 True Crime US

What listeners say

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This is one of the most unique and interesting podcasts out there, especially if you are a crime junkie and are fascinated by forensics. A podcast is only as good as its host(s) and it doesn’t get any better than Kate and Paul! It is obvious that Kate does thorough and vetted research and Paul’s experience and level of expertise is unmatched. Kate does a fabulous job of telling the stories and having Paul weigh in on how this would be looked at from today’s forensic perspective can give you a lot to think about. They recently covered a case that I have been obsessed with my whole life and now I feel like I know what happened and can put it to rest. Thanks Kate and Paul!

4Wards2cents · Dec 2024

I follow several true crime podcasts. Buried Bones is my favorite by far. Kate and Paul are an amazing team. Smart, well-researched and thought provoking. Kate is the best storyteller and Paul’s expert analysis keeps me looking forward to each week’s new episode.

Runner5122 · Dec 2024

We all know how cool Paul Holes is. He brings wonderful, thoughtful insight that makes me pay more attention to detail in my day to day life. That man is a trove of strategy and information. Kate Winkler Dawson is an amazing writer and researcher; she makes me care about the people involved. She tells the stories in such an order to keep you listening and waiting for the next detail. Wicked Words is amazing, too! I love this podcast. Great work.

Kid think · Dec 2024

Great show but… the ads have become incredibly disruptive, taking you out of the story several times each episode. Please consolidate at the beginning and end.

NikinSeattle · Nov 2024

I’ll start out by saying the hosts and their stories I give 5 stars to but the large number of commercials which are also extremely long compared to other podcasts, I give 2 stars to. I realize that sponsorship is important to be able to sustain podcasts, but the commercials on Buried Bones I believe are excessive. While this may be good for the podcast owner and hosts it is not so good for listeners. I also have a problem with the hosts reading the commercials.

Equestrian Rider · Dec 2024

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