Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes Railroad Ties
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Aug 13, 2025 Dive into the chilling world of late 1890s New York, where a train conductor's grim discovery sets off a gripping investigation. Explore the tragic story of a missing teenage girl, Sarah, uncovering dark family secrets and community responses. The podcast raises intriguing questions about the nature of her death—accident, suicide, or murder? Fascinating insights into historical forensics and societal norms enrich the narrative, making it a captivating tale filled with mystery and complexity.
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Show Setup And Episode Context
- Kate and Paul introduce the show's format and tease the episode's setting in 1899 New York on a theater train run.
- They set expectations for historical investigation and modern forensic review by Paul Holes.
Initial Physical Clues Spark Inquiry
- An engineer found a cap knocked off a brake pipe and later noticed what he thought was human flesh on the train's front.
- The discovery led investigators to consider whether the train had struck someone on its midnight theater run.
Crash Scene Details Raise Red Flags
- A farmhand found mangled remains at a railroad crossing; the body appeared dragged and badly crushed.
- Early responders weighed accident, suicide, and foul play amid a gruesome rail scene.
