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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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68:30

No One Called

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/09/19

In 1980, officers respond to reports of a body found on the grounds of a community college. For 35 years, the murder of Barbara Mae Tucker remains unsolved. Almost to the day of the anniversary, the cold case lands on Detective Aaron’s desk. To uncover the truth, Aaron must wade through boxes of aging evidence, track down hundreds of potential suspects, and harness cutting-edge DNA technology in a race to finally bring Barbara’s killer to justice.Detective Aaron (Retired) started his law

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76:21

Dog

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/09/12

Detective Bre first meets Anthony during a heartbreaking case involving a young victim. When a second, eerily similar case with Anthony surfaces, Bre realizes this isn’t a one-time offense…It’s a pattern.Determined to stop Anthony for good, Bre joins forces with Detective Brian in a high-stakes undercover operation to protect vulnerable young people before it's too late. Detective Bre has been in law enforcement for nearly two decades as both a detective and a member of the Special Victims squad,

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1:41

Season 17 launches September 12

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/09/05

We'll be back next week with full episodes.Want to hear the first FOUR episodes of Season 17 RIGHT NOW? Visit smalltowndicks.com/join to find out how.

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37:40

The Wee Man

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/08/25

Surprise! We’re dropping a special preseason bonus episode to get you excited for Season 17!Detective Constable Simon recounts executing an arrest warrant on one of Scotland’s most infamous criminals. Join the Super Fam at smalltowndicks.com/join Detective Constable Simon joined the force in 1978 and retired in 2006. During his tenure, Simon worked in the drugs and major crimes unit, in the Serious Crime Squad, did surveillance and undercover work, and worked in anti-terrorism, organized crime

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41:06

Misery, Part 2

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/07/04

In part two of this two-part case, former Orange County DA Matt and his team devise a plan to capture their main suspect—who has gone into hiding in Eastern Europe. But just when it seems like justice is within reach, a sudden misstep threatens to unravel everything they’ve built.As the case takes a dangerous turn, Matt and his colleagues find themselves at risk—and a fiery courtroom showdown looms. In the end, it will take sharp legal maneuvering and the courage of a young woman to finally bring

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47:58

Misery, Part 1

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/06/27

In part one of this two-part case, an above-board marijuana grower is kidnapped and brutally mutilated. Former Orange County DA Matt has a vehicle, a license plate, and a suspect’s wife willing to cooperate. But one major problem remains—the mastermind behind the crime is hiding abroad in a country that won't extradite him.If Matt and his team want justice, they’ll have to get creative. But can they outmaneuver a criminal with international protection? Matt Murphy is a legal analyst for ABC News

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53:26

Epilogue

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/06/20

In 1973, two seemingly unrelated murders in Toronto leave families shattered and the public searching for answers. Detectives chase every lead, but the case goes cold.Decades later, Detective Sergeant Steve reopens the investigation, armed with advanced DNA technology. But solving this case isn’t just about science—it requires earning the trust of a remote Indigenous community and holding onto the hope that justice can finally be served. Detective Sergeant Steve is a seasoned investigator with 28

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56:13

A Race Against Time

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/06/13

After the end of a rocky relationship, a woman returns to her ex’s home to collect her things. But what should have been a simple exchange spirals into violence. In the aftermath, the suspect barricades himself inside, refusing to surrender. Lieutenant Ryan is called in as a hostage negotiator, tasked with talking down a desperate man making chilling threats against his own life. With time running out, can Ryan defuse the situation before it takes a tragic turn?For bonus episodes,

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45:10

Judas Kiss

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/06/06

A stepfather has seemingly unfettered access to his three young stepchildren—both during his relationship with their mother and long after she leaves him. But when one of the children bravely discloses that she’s been sexually abused, a disturbing truth begins to surface.Deputy Alia answers the call and works relentlessly to bring the suspect to justice, only to find herself up against the harsh realities of a legal system that doesn’t always work the way we want it to. Deputy Alia has served

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62:29

Dead Weight

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/05/30

A woman is stabbed dozens of times in her own home and left for dead. With little to go on, Detective Aaron must follow every possible lead—a boot print, a knife, a curiously timed trip across state lines, and a web of forensic evidence.This case is packed with twists and turns, but in the end, one thing matters most: ensuring the suspects are brought to justice. Detective Aaron (Retired) started his law enforcement career as an Explorer in Alaska at 13 years old. He then spent 21 years as a

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48:05

Deadlock

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/05/23

Retired Detective Constable Ron is called to a crime scene as a hostage negotiator. A repeat offender facing drug charges has barricaded himself in an attic, refusing to surrender. As a crowd gathers outside, the standoff escalates—the suspect grows more erratic, and his threats against law enforcement become increasingly dangerous.With officers’ lives on the line, Ron’s skills as a hostage negotiator will determine the outcome. Will he talk the suspect down, or will this standoff take a deadly

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57:41

Unintended Consequences

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/05/16

A man viciously assaults his ex-girlfriend in a brutal, repeated act of violence. Determined to stop him for good, Prosecutor Kristin pours everything into building an airtight case. But once inside the courtroom, the proceedings take an unexpected turn, unraveling in ways she never could have predicted.With years of experience, Kristin knows how to prepare for trial—but this case proves that even the most dedicated prosecutors are sometimes at the mercy of the very people they’re fighting to

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S16 Ep4: Square One

Small Town Dicks ·

2025/05/09

When a 9-year-old girl vanishes without a trace in 1984, a rural Canadian town is left reeling. Law enforcement quickly zeroes in on a suspect—a quiet, socially awkward neighbor. But as the case unfolds, doubts about his guilt emerge again and again.Decades later, Detective Sergeant Steve takes on the cold case. With the power of modern DNA technology, everything once thought to be fact is suddenly back in play. Will the truth finally come to light? Detective Sergeant Steve is a seasoned

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53:21

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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