Synopsis
Retired Cold Case Investigator Paul Holes and Investigative Journalist Billy Jensen dig deep into unsolved murders, unidentified remains and missing persons cases. Each week listeners ride shotgun as Holes and Jensen attempt to solve the crime using a variety of methods, from old-fashioned detective work to advanced technologies including familial DNA searches, social media geotargeting, and maybe most importantthe skills of their listeners who send in tips and theories, becoming active members of The Murder Squad.
Episodes
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Last Rites
22/10/2025 Duration: 01h05minOn today’s episode, Paul and Kate travel to 1921 Alabama where a Catholic priest is shot while sitting on the porch of a local courthouse. The ensuing investigation and trial become historic in the specific era the state and culture were in at the time. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Machete Murderer PT 2
15/10/2025 Duration: 01h18sIn this second part of a two-part episode, Kate and Paul head back to Yuba City, California in the early 1970s to follow up with an investigation of over 25 dead bodies all found in a rural area. With a suspect apprehended, the police and crime scene investigation focus on closing the case of such a prolific killer. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Machete Murderer PT 1
08/10/2025 Duration: 01h01minIn this week's episode, Paul and Kate head to 1971 Yuba City, California where a body is found in an orchard. After another body is found nearby, a larger search is initiated and yields enough results for a two-part episode. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Into the Woods
01/10/2025 Duration: 01h13minOn today’s episode, Kate and Paul travel to 1843 Rhode Island where the richest man in town is found dead out in the woods. After investigating who could possibly benefit from the death and some clever crime scene forensics, surprising suspects emerge. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Unusual Suspect
24/09/2025 Duration: 01h06minIn this week's episode Paul and Kate head to late 1800s Massachusetts where a husband returns home to find his wife slain. Through some thorough investigating a suspect is brought to court. But this becomes anything but an open and shut case. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blood on the Cobblestones PT 2
17/09/2025 Duration: 56minIn this week's conclusion of an infamous two-parter, Paul and Kate return to Boston in the 1960s as the murders continue but the investigation doesn't seem to be uncovering any leads. Who will ultimately become known as the Boston Strangler? Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blood on the Cobblestones PT 1
10/09/2025 Duration: 01h10minOn today’s episode, Kate and Paul head to Boston, Massachusetts in 1962 for the first part of a two-parter. Our hosts begin to survey the evidence as a series of women have been found… strangled. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Northern Skies
03/09/2025 Duration: 01h09minOn today’s episode, Paul and Kate head north of the border to Montreal, Quebec in 1949, where a plane heading to Quebec City goes down shortly after take-off. Investigators use the technology of the time and some impressive wit to uncover the cause of the crash. But can they figure out who is responsible? Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Murder on the Range PT 2
27/08/2025 Duration: 51minIn this week’s conclusion of a two-parter, Kate and Paul return to Gold Rush era Colorado where a lone survivor of a series of related attacks helps galvanize the apprehension of a possible offender or offenders. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Murder on the Range PT 1
20/08/2025 Duration: 55minIn this week’s episode, the first part of a two-part episode, Paul and Kate head to western expansion era Colorado where a single murder seems to quickly relate to the first of many dead bodies. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Railroad Ties
13/08/2025 Duration: 01h07minOn today’s episode, Kate and Paul head to late 1899 New York, where a conductor finds, what he thinks, is a small bit of flesh in the front of his train engine. After an impressive investigation and unfolding of a curious family dynamic, a full picture starts to take shape. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Portrait of a Predator PT 2
06/08/2025 Duration: 01h03minIn this week’s episode, the second part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to the Long Island area in the late 60s / early 70s where a serial predator has been terrorizing the community. Our hosts discuss the victims and analyze the eventual apprehension of the sadistic perpetrator. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Portrait of a Predator PT 1
30/07/2025 Duration: 01h06minOn today’s episode, the first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul travel to Long Island in the late 1960s. A series of murders are discovered and continue to happen, setting off one of the most in-depth character studies that our hosts have undertaken. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Murdered Maiden
23/07/2025 Duration: 01h53sIn this week’s episode, Paul and Kate head to 1875 New Hampshire, where a young girl doesn't make it home on time, enacting large search parties. Despite not having today’s technology, will the sharp townspeople be enough to find the missing person? Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Prime Time Crime PT 2
16/07/2025 Duration: 53minIn this concluding part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head back to an investigation in 1978 Arizona, where a suspect emerges in a murder case. A look back at the handling of evidence and crime scenes provides unexpected hurdles and challenges. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Prime Time Crime PT 1
09/07/2025 Duration: 55minIn this first part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate travel to 1978 Scottsdale, Arizona where a woman stumbles upon a murder scene involving her co-star in a local production. Details about the victim and subsequent discoveries in his life quickly make this case quite interesting. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lethal in the Hay
25/06/2025 Duration: 01h02minOn today’s episode, Kate and Paul head to 1931 England where a fire in a hayfield causes alarm. When the body of a young local college student is discovered in an unlikely manner, the ensuing investigation is conducted by a legendary figure. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Parallels PT 2
18/06/2025 Duration: 49minIn this week’s conclusion of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to 1970 Sacramento where an open murder case seems to be eerily similar to another active investigation. Using crime scene data and extensive bloodwork, the police do their best to strengthen both cases. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Parallels PT 1
11/06/2025 Duration: 52minIn this week's episode, the first part of a two-part-episode, Kate and Paul head to 1970 Sacramento, California where a young woman is found dead after not showing up for work. After interviewing over 500 people, something connected to the investigation happens that police cannot ignore. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Off Track
04/06/2025 Duration: 57minOn today’s episode, Paul and Kate head to 1972 Washington where a couple finds a badly injured young woman. Taking in all the elements of the crime scene and ultimately the DNA aspects, will it all be enough to find the offender? Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.