Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes Prime Time Crime PT 2
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Jul 16, 2025 Delve into a gripping 1978 Arizona murder investigation as unexpected suspects arise. Explore the tangled web surrounding the unsolved death of entertainer Bob Crane, revealing shocking motives and complex relationships. The discussion highlights forensic missteps and challenges in evidence collection that still resonate today. Uncover how evolving investigative techniques influence the resolution of crime, showcasing the struggle between past practices and modern technological advancements.
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Sexual Acts as Post-Mortem Messages
- Masturbation over a victim's body can be a sexual act and a final denigration of the victim.
- Collecting biological evidence like semen and bedsheets is crucial for understanding sexual motives in homicides.
Narrow Focus on One Suspect
- The focus on suspect John Carpenter may have caused other leads to be overlooked.
- Carpenter's relationship with Bob Crane was transactional, blending access to equipment and social/sexual benefits.
Blood Evidence Found in Rental Car
- Blood smears found inside John Carpenter's rental car included a small dry smear on the window switch.
- These bloodstains are significant as the victim was bleeding at the homicide scene.
