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Small Town Dicks

Small Town Dicks takes you behind the scenes of small town crime cases with the real detectives who investigated them. Hosts Yeardley Smith, twin detectives Dan and Dave, and forensic expert Paul Holes ask the essential questions and offer their own insights so the stories always hit close to home. All seasons are available for streaming.

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S16 Ep3: Cold Blooded

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/05/02

After years of adventure on their dream yacht, a retired couple decides to sell it and move closer to their grandchildren. The buyers—a charming young couple with a toddler—seem perfect. They don’t haggle on price; their only request is to take a trip on the yacht together so the sellers can show them the ropes. But after that outing, the retired couple vanishes without a trace.Former Orange County DA Matt is called in to uncover the truth, and what he finds is both shocking and devastating. This

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55:17

S16 Ep2: Justice for Carla, Part 2

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/04/25

In the conclusion of this two-part case, Paul Holes turns to DNA evidence in the search for Carla Walker’s real killer. But decades-old lab errors and missing samples threaten to derail the investigation. Despite the obstacles, the case finally reaches a definitive conclusion—answering the question once and for all: Who killed Carla Walker?Paul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with the sheriff’s and district attorney’s offices in

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53:12

S16 Ep1: Justice for Carla, Part 1

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/04/18

In part one of this two-part case, our very own Paul Holes explains how a cold case from 1974 landed on his desk. Seventeen-year-old Carla Walker was brutally murdered on her way to a dance, and suspicion quickly fell on her boyfriend as his story kept changing. But when Paul conducts a revealing interview, the investigation takes a shocking turn. Could the real killer have been overlooked for decades? Who killed Carla Walker?Paul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and

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Small Town Dicks Returns April 18!

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/04/04

The wait is over! Season 16 of Small Town Dicks will kick off on April 18th.Join our SuperFam to get early and ad free episodes, exclusive bonus content and access to our SuperFam community.www.smalltowndicks.com/superfam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S16: Small Town Dicks Returns April 18

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/04/04

The wait is over. Season 16 of Small Town Dicks will kick off on April 18th.Join our SuperFam to get early and ad free episodes, exclusive bonus content and access to our SuperFam community. www.smalltowndicks.com/superfam

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41:57

Pokerface

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/01/24

Retired Detective Constable Ron is called to the scene of a fatal car accident. At first, the driver was nowhere to be found. Then suddenly, a man with marked "prison swagger" appears on the scene...or reappears, as it were. As Ron works to build a case against this driver, he reveals just how far quiet confidence will go when it comes to wrapping up a case.The detective: Detective Constable RonDetective Constable Ron retired after 32 years of policing. He spent 20 years in patrol, which included 15

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9:32

2025 New Year's Resolutions

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/01/03

It's that time, Small Town Fam! The team of usual suspects are here to share their resolutions for the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:18

Home Alone

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/12/23

Hey Small Town Fam! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from everyone on the Small Town Team! As a little gift, we decided to unwrap one of our premium episodes and stick it under your Christmas tree. So what's in the box?Well, we have the Usual Suspects: Yeardley, Detective Dan, and Detective Dave; and we have a fascinating subject: An enumeration of the crimes committed in the Christmas classic "Home Alone." Give it a listen and tell us, did we miss anything? Oh, and look for us in the New Year

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50:19

Hell Bent

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/12/13

A normal day for Trooper Dean means making sure his town’s roadways - and its drivers - are safe. But this day is not a normal day. What begins with an eviction notice and a bomb threat ends with Dean facing down what may be any cop’s worst nightmare. This is the story of that bad day and all the ones that follow. The detective: Trooper DeanTrooper Dean was raised in Walla Walla, Washington. He has been with the Washington State Patrol for 6 years and a member of the Washington Army National Guard

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56:04

Trust

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/12/06

Deputy Alia is new to her job, so when she responds to what seems like a standard "person down" call, she is pretty calm - at first. But something about what she finds gets her spidey senses tingling. Despite her lack of experience, she decides to trust her gut. The detective: Deputy AliaDeputy Alia has served with her agency for just over 10 years. She spent about 8 years on patrol, five of those as a field training deputy. The last two years she has spent in the training division where she is

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/11/28

Hello Small Town Fam! We wish you a warm and Happy Thanksgiving! As we're all breaking bread with friends and family, as we assume you are, we will not be publishing an episode this Friday. We will be back next week with our penultimate episode of the season. It's a good one! So until then, stay safe, stay sane, and know that we appreciate you!Also, a little reminder for our West Coast listeners - Small Town Dicks Live! tickets are now available for purchase! To find out when and where you can find

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51:27

The Long Sprint

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/11/22

Someone is attacking young boys and Detective Constable Simon is eager to find out whom. But Simon’s partner is less than helpful; and the dynamic he has with his interim boss is getting more complicated by the day. To bring justice to the victims and their families, Simon has to challenge conventions and follow his instincts.The detective: Detective Constable SimonDetective Constable Simon joined the force in 1978 and retired in 2006. During his tenure, Simon worked in the drugs and major crimes

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56:03

Psycho

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/11/15

A local gang is trafficking underaged girls and Detective Matt is out to find the perpetrator - and to free the victims. Two keys to his investigation: An informant, herself a victim, and his ability to go undercover to infiltrate the gang. This case reveals just how far law enforcement will go to get justice - even if it's not ultimately served in exactly the way they wish it would be.The detective: Detective MattDetective Matt grew up in Pennsylvania. He joined the police department shortly after

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41:07

The Karen Silkwood Mystery, from Radioactive

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/11/13

Sharing an episode of the new podcast Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery. It details the death of a 28-year-old whistleblower which, 50 years later, continues to haunt Oklahoma and the nation. The young plutonium plant worker died in a fatal crash while driving to meet a reporter with The New York Times. She’d agreed to deliver sensitive documents that were never found. Two reporters who covered the story in 1974 have spent years trying to piece together what many in Oklahoma speculate: Karen

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1:04:53

Heinous

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/11/08

A young woman finds refuge in her boyfriend's house while he serves time in prison. But one of her new housemates - her boyfriend's brother - turns out to be anything but protective. Detective Bre must build trust with a distraught victim and help her build a case against a terrifying subject. The detective: Detective BreDetective Bre has been in law enforcement for nearly two decades as both a detective and a member of the Special Victims squad, investigating crimes against children, adult sex

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57:32

Mine

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/11/01

Detective Brandon is called to the scene of an apparent murder. A young mother is found dead and it's up to Brandon to figure out what happened. Multiple jurisdictions - plus a rental car company and a phone provider - work together to help solve the case. But not before officers make a deep dive into a Dumpster. The detective: Detective BrandonDetective Brandon has been in law enforcement for 17 years; 9 of them as a detective. He was a member of his county’s major assault death investigation unit

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1:07:30

Running to Ground - Pt. 2

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/10/25

The police are are called to investigate a disturbing incident involving a suspicious man at a grocery store. Later, the same man is spotted with a young girl. Detective Dave starts to investigate, and what he finds out about the man's past is unsettling to say the least. This the second of a two part story.The detective: Det. DaveDetective Dave recently retired from law enforcement in January 2022. He began his career in 2007 and served as a patrol officer until 2012. Dave spent the next six years

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55:44

Running to Ground - Pt. 1

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/10/18

The police are are called to investigate a disturbing incident involving a suspicious man at a grocery store. Later, the same man is spotted with a young girl. Detective Dave starts to investigate, and what he finds out about the man's past is unsettling to say the least. This the first of a two part story.The detective: Det. DaveDetective Dave recently retired from law enforcement in January 2022. He began his career in 2007 and served as a patrol officer until 2012. Dave spent the next six years

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58:30

Snakebit

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/10/11

It is Prosecutor Kristin's first felony case and it’s a tricky one. The suspect is only 13 and is charged with murder. It's rare you hear from prosecutors on the show and in this episode you’ll follow Kristin’s journey as she works to bring closure to the family of a young girl.The detective: Prosecutor KristinKristin began her legal career in 1992 working as a deputy prosecuting attorney for King County, WA. In her ten years as a criminal prosecutor, Kristin conducted over 50 jury trials while

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49:47

Dragnet

Small Town Dicks ·

2024/10/04

A man wanted for murder in a neighboring state shows up in a coastal city and leads a team of law enforcement on a wild, twenty-mile vehicle pursuit. As Detective Robert explains, the suspect turns out to have excellent aim. The team works together to take down the suspect - with a surprise twist at the end. The detective: Sgt. RobertSgt. Robert has been in law enforcement for over 20 years. Prior to becoming a detective, he spent nine years on patrol, where he served as a Field Training Officer

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