Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes The Lady of the Dunes
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Nov 19, 2025 In 1974 Cape Cod, a body is discovered on Race Point Dunes, leading to a complex investigation filled with twists. The hosts explore the difficulties of identifying the victim, who is eventually named Ruth Terry thanks to genetic genealogy. They delve into the chilling details surrounding her death, including signs of violence and a mysterious suspect, Guy Muldevin, whose past links him to multiple unresolved disappearances. The episode highlights how modern forensic methods can unveil long-buried truths.
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Staging Signals Deliberate Delay Of Discovery
- The killer arranged the body and removed identifiers, suggesting intent to delay ID rather than conceal the murder location.
- Staging the scene to look like sleep buys time while preserving a deliberate signature.
Dental Work As A Forensic Beacon
- Unusual, expensive dental work became the key forensic clue pointing to the victim's origin.
- Gold crowns suggested regional connections and economic context investigators could chase.
Prioritize Teeth And Long Bones For DNA
- Preserve and prioritize hard tissues (teeth, long bone) when exhuming degraded remains for future DNA.
- Avoid relying on blood samples from long-decomposed bodies because DNA often degrades there.
