Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes Dead Weight PT 1
Nov 5, 2025
In 1931 Los Angeles, a smelly trunk leads to a grisly discovery at a train station. Inside, detectives find decomposed bodies and disturbing evidence like a serrated knife and a dismembered torso. The investigation uncovers links to a bizarre murder scene in Phoenix, complete with a bloody thumbprint. Autopsy findings reveal shocking details about the victims and raise questions about the killer's methods. As suspects emerge, the intrigue thickens, setting the stage for a chilling two-part tale.
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Wait For Official Forensic Information
- Avoid public speculation without case files or official releases, experts warn.
- Paul Holes urges waiting for law enforcement or court disclosures before public commentary.
Stinky Trunks Trigger Major Investigation
- Two mysterious steamer trunks from Phoenix arrived in LA leaking a putrid odor and blood.
- Porters and agents delayed opening them for hours, allowing decomposition and flies to worsen the scene.
Different Body Conditions Reveal Disposal Choices
- Officers found one whole decomposed woman curled fetal and a second dismembered through the navel.
- The dismembered torso lacked intestines and bladder, suggesting organs were omitted during transport.
