Small Town Dicks

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  • 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 Ep2: Justice for Carla, Part 2

    S16 Ep2: Justice for Carla, Part 2
    Apr 25 2025
    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 California’s Contra Costa County. During his 27 years as an investigator, Holes used his behavioral and forensic expertise in such notable cases as the Zodiac murders, Golden State Killer, and Jaycee Dugard kidnapping. In May 2022, Holes published Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases – which became an instant New York Times bestseller. Paul teamed with the FBI and Sacramento DA to help identify Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer, the most prolific serial predator in U.S. history. In 2019, he teamed up with Oxygen to host ”The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes” and in November he’s launching a new original series with HLN called, ”Real Life Nightmare with Paul Holes.”

    For bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes shenanigans, join the SuperFam community at smalltowndicks.com/superfam
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    55 mins
  • S16 Ep1: Justice for Carla, Part 1

    S16 Ep1: Justice for Carla, Part 1
    Apr 18 2025
    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 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 in such notable cases as the Zodiac murders, Golden State Killer, and Jaycee Dugard kidnapping. In May 2022, Holes published Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases – which became an instant New York Times bestseller. Paul teamed with the FBI and Sacramento DA to help identify Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer, the most prolific serial predator in U.S. history. In 2019, he teamed up with Oxygen to host ”The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes” and in November he’s launching a new original series with HLN called, ”Real Life Nightmare with Paul Holes.”

    For bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes shenanigans, join the SuperFam community at smalltowndicks.com/superfam
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    53 mins
  • S16: Small Town Dicks Returns April 18

    S16: Small Town Dicks Returns April 18
    Apr 4 2025
    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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    2 mins
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In depth look at local crime.

Excellent podcast about small town crimes told by the detectives and officers involved. Well laid out progression, detailed look at the investigation and thoughts leading up to it. and personal thoughts, emotions, and aftermath for officers and victims/families. Highly recommend.

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Great stories told by the detectives that investigated them.

Great team ! Love Dan, Dave and Paul ! They do a great job telling serious stories with humor when appropriate

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Great listening

Really enjoy this podcast. Yeardley, Dan, Dave and Paul are fantastic presenters, and the stories provided by the guests are always interesting and eye opening. Highly recommend.

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Best podcast I ever listened too.

Love these guys, interesting stories well told not a lot of extra talk that has nothing to do with story line.

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Professional and Interesting - Can’t Beat It!

Absolutely my favorite podcast and the first one I’ve ever reviewed. The men and women presenting their cases has strengthened my trust in law enforcement. Their stories are fascinating and Yardley, Dave, Dan and Paul ask good questions, and their comments add to the value of the content. Keep up the great work!!

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great podcast

I've thoroughly enjoyed nearly every single episode, great stories and great storytelling. enjoy the perspective of the detective

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These are real stories told by real people who were really there-- including the good, the bad, and the ugly. And owning the ugly isn't easy. The hosts do that and so much more. Totally recommend!

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Very Important information for EVERY PARENT!

Wish I had known some of this stuff sooner. Websites to protect your child and their phone use. Web sites for statistics on the subject. Knowledgeable Officer sharing valuable information. THANK YOU!!!

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Highly recommend. My favorite podcast.

Another fantastic episode! Can't wait for the next one! A must if you love true crime

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out standing

compelling love this podcast. I like that it's the investigators telling the story's first hand accounts

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