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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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.
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Paper Trail
21/05/2025 Duration: 01h10minIn this week's episode, Kate and Paul head to 1855 rural Ohio, where a farmer has died under suspicious circumstances. After an investigation and the rounding up of the usual suspects, a very unique situation arises. 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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Take the Wheel PT 2
14/05/2025 Duration: 56minIn this concluding episode of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to the Golden Age of Hollywood, California. A young actress's many connections and relationships make her death an intriguing one, but what could investigators of the time piece together? 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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Take the Wheel PT 1
07/05/2025 Duration: 48minIn this first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head to 1935, Los Angeles where we find an enterprising starlet lifeless in her own garage. 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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Flew the Coop PT 2
30/04/2025 Duration: 52minIn this week's episode, the conclusion of a two-parter, Paul and Kate return to 1924 England to the investigation of a disappearance under questionable circumstances. After a body is found, a trial hinges on the testimony of one of England's greatest forensic pathologists. 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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Flew the Coop PT 1
23/04/2025 Duration: 49minOn today’s episode, the first part of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head to 1924 England where a young couple is faced with an unplanned pregnancy and the police are faced with murder. In what could seem like a simple open-and-shut case, a discovery changes everything. 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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Confession
16/04/2025 Duration: 59minIn this week's episode, Paul and Kate investigate a landmark case from 1963. What starts with a woman's abduction ends with an investigation that changes police procedure to this day. 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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Cutthroat
09/04/2025 Duration: 01h02minOn today’s episode, Paul and Kate head to late 1892 Delaware to a scene of a 17-year-old woman who was discovered almost completely decapitated. An investigation into the circumstances right before she went missing introduce a whole cast of characters to police. 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 Wolf Family Murder PT 2
02/04/2025 Duration: 50minIn this week's episode, the conclusion of a two-parter, Kate and Paul head back to 1920 North Dakota where 8 family members are found dead in a farmhouse with no immediate suspect. Luckily, a clever investigator sniffs out a lead. 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 Wolf Family Murder PT 1
26/03/2025 Duration: 45minIn this first of a two-part episode, Paul and Kate travel to 1920 North Dakota where an observant neighbor notices something off with a nearby farmhouse. Upon closer inspection he finds a horrific crime scene that spans the entire property. 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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Missing Pieces PT 2
19/03/2025 Duration: 50minIn this week's episode, the conclusion of a two-parter, Kate and Paul return to the 1945 Canadian investigation of a family that our victim had married into. With some late-in-the-game uncovered evidence, the trial becomes national news. 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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Missing Pieces PT 1
12/03/2025 Duration: 50minOn today’s episode, the first part of a two-parter, Paul and Kate head to 1945 Hamilton, Ontario where a limbless and headless torso is found on the side of the road. After matching it with a missing persons report, a series of alarming discoveries are made. 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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Cut Down
05/03/2025 Duration: 57minIn this week’s episode, Kate and Paul head across the pond to 1922 London, England where a married couple leaves the theatre and one of them doesn't make it home alive. After an investigation into the crime scene and their personal lives, some aspects become hard to overlook. 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.