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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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5. The Bodysnatchers

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/10/27

Your favorite Scottish detective, retired chief constable Tom, brings us a gruesome case from the 1820s of how two depraved criminals went on a year-long killing spree while the rich and powerful of Edinburgh, Scotland all but turned a blind eye. Ultimately, the crimes of these two men brought about police reforms and social change but not before there were bodies everywhere.Guest detective: Ret. Deputy Chief Constable TomRet. Deputy Chief Constable Tom was one of Scotland’s most senior police

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Special Episode: Girl For Rent

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/10/20

In today’s episode, our team looks back on the case that led off our second season. It's called “Girl for Rent” and it illustrates a critical part ofpolicing: if the hair on the back of your neck is bristling, trust your instincts and investigate.Original episode description:Sgt. David and his officer-in-training are working the graveyard shift on a cold winter night when they scout out an abandoned lot in their small town that’s a well-known spot for illegal activity. As they approach, they see a

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4. Without Warning

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/10/13

Police officers are asked to check on a bickering mother and son who live together in a private home in their small town. As officers attempt to calm the situation, things quickly and unexpectedly spin out of control. It‘s a reminder of the unfortunate reality that danger can find you anywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3. Unfinished Business

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/10/06

Paul Holes has spent years trying to track down the killer responsible for the brutal deaths of four women. Today, he talks about his obsession with a suspect he was convinced was responsible - and the important lessons of both listening to your instincts and always following the evidence no matter where it leads,even when it leaves you frustrated.Guest detective: Paul HolesPaul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with the sheriff’s and

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2. You Know What You Did

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2023/09/29

Police in a small town respond to the report of a severely injured child.She'srushed to the hospital and police begin to investigate what happened. Not long into the inquiry, the story from the caretakers is not adding up. Detective Chris begins the delicate task of uncovering the truth from adults who have no inclination to tell the truth.Guest: Detective ChrisDetective Chris has been in law enforcement for over 28 years. He has been at his current department for 25 years where he's been a

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1. At Last

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/09/22

On August 4, 1986, a young girl took a bike ride through Point Defiance Park near Tacoma, Washington. She never returned home. Investigators conducted a desperate search but came up empty handed. The case went dormant for decades and eventually ended up on the desk of cold-case detective Lindsey Wade. Through the application of emerging DNA testing and hard work, Wade and her fellow detectives were finally able to piece together what happened that day and bring closure to the family.Guest detective:

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Season 13 is coming September 22

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/09/15

Here comes lucky Season 13 of Small Town Dicks. Episode 1 will drop Friday, Sept. 22! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Briefing Room Out Now!

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/09/03

The Briefing Room with Detectives Dan and Dave is out now! You can find it anywhere you subscribe to podcasts. Episodes drop every Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Briefing Room Season 2 is Coming to Aug. 30!

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/08/23

Small Town Dicks presents The Briefing Room, Season 2. The new season launches Wednesday, August 30. The show now has its own feed - so please subscribe on Apple, Spotify, TuneIn, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or head over to our website, thebriefingroompod.com.This show examines the real lives of law enforcement and the challenges they face keeping communities safe. An unvarnished look at what's working and what needs changing. If you want to delve into the minds of true crime

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12. The Weight Pt. 2

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/07/07

In October 1981 in the small town of Carmel, California, a young mother named Sonia Stone is raped and murdered in her home. The prime suspect is her neighbor, Michael Glazebrook. He is tried for the crimes but the trial ends in a hung jury. In episode two of The Weight, pressed by Sonia’s family and their own sense of duty, the detective who investigated Sonia’s murder and the prosecutor who tried Glazebrook continue to look for any new evidence or lucky break that would trigger new charges. There

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11. The Weight Pt. 1

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/06/30

Today's case spans more than 40 years. In the first of two parts, we take you back to 1981 and the senseless rape and murder of Sonia Stone, a young mother living with her daughter in the tony town of Carmel by the Sea on the California coast. A close friend has found Sonia's body and has called the police. The responding detectives quickly focus their attention on a shifty neighbor whose constantly changing story feeds their suspicions. But this was a time before DNA testing, and the evidence,

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10. Sorry, Charlie

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/06/23

When forensic specialist Paul Holes arrives at the scene of a violent attack, he immediately collects and compares all the evidence to build a case against the attacker. What he finds both shocks and surprises him - and teaches him a lesson that he still teaches budding investigators today.Guest: Forensic Specialist Paul HolesPaul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with the sheriff’s and district attorney’s offices in California’s Contra

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9. OMG!

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/06/16

A predator hides behind her gender and her husband's profession to keep targeting victims. A frustrated detective exhausts every lead until he has what he needs to put her away. Today's story is one of persistence and believing the victims. It's a case that will have you exclaiming, "OMG!" at every twist and turn.The guest: 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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8. No Such Thing as Closure Pt. 2

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/06/09

Detective Brad continues the painstaking work of building a case against a murderer. But even when he thinks the job is done, there is still more to do: He wants to get closure for the victim's family. Is that even possible? This is part Two of Two.The guest: Detective BradDetective Brad has worked in law enforcement for over 24 years, serving in a wide range of capacities. In the first half of his career, he worked as a patrol officer, a member of the Gang Enforcement Team, a narcotics

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7. No Such Thing as Closure Pt. 1

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/06/02

A tip comes in about the possible murder of a young woman. If true, police have a pretty good idea who did it. But solving a case in the right way is far trickier than acting on a hunch. And so begins Detective Brad's long journey to try to find answers for a victim's family. This is Part One of Two.The guest: Detective BradDetective Brad has worked in law enforcement for over 24 years, serving in a wide range of capacities. In the first half of his career, he worked as a patrol officer, a member of

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6. "Please, Stop Me!"

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/05/26

A serial killer is loose in the early 1980s. His attacks are increasingly brutal and his choice of victim is seemingly random. Then, after he commits his crimes he does something confounding: He calls the police and, while seeming to cry, asks them to stop him. But despite his apparent guilt, he continues to kill, while the police desperately try to track him down.Guest: Prosecutor TomA native of Minnesota, Tom Foley spent twenty-one years in law enforcement, including four terms as Ramsey County

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5. Slow Burn

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/05/19

In a small town, one act of arson can be devastating. Detective Chris gets the call early one morning to investigate the cause of a fire at a family-owned arcade. The case quickly evolves into a burglary investigation and then a manhunt when the men thought responsible hit another business. Their destructive path finally leads to a deadly showdown.Guest: Detective ChrisDetective Chris has been in law enforcement for 28 years. He has been at his current department for 25 years where he's been a

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4. Crawlspace

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/05/12

In another stunning case from fan-favorite Sgt. Robert, a mother and child are rushed to the hospital in what appears to be the case of a childbirth gone wrong. But almost immediately, emergency staff begin to question whether the woman was ever pregnant at all. Police are called to investigate and uncover a shocking truth.Guest: 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

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3. Follow the Leader

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/05/05

Forensic specialist Paul Holes recalls the case of a mass-murdering stockbroker bent on stealing his clients' money to start a new cult. The plan goes horribly wrong, as does the initial forensic investigation. Guest: Paul HolesPaul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with the sheriff’s and district attorney’s offices in California’s Contra Costa County. During his 27 years as an investigator, Holes used his behavioral and forensic expertise

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2. The Last Straw

Small Town Dicks ·

2023/04/28

There are people in the world who, no matter how many chances they get, behave with cruelty and indifference. In this episode, Detective Dave recounts his frustrations in dealing with just such a man named Jeremy, who seemed unable, or unwilling, to control his habit of abusing people he deemed weaker than himself, despite multiple "second chances.”Guest: Detective DaveDetective Dave recently retired from law enforcement in January 2022. He began his career in 2007 and served as a patrol officer

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