Paul Holes (@PaulHoles) is a former investigator known for his contributions to solving the Golden State Killer case using advanced methods of identification with DNA and genealogy technology, and he is the author of Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases.
What We Discuss with Paul Holes:
Why do some serial killers take breaks between their murder sprees or even quit killing altogether?
Why does it seem like there were so many serial killers in the '70s compared to today? How rare are they, really?
What psychological toll does intimately working homicides and cold cases take on investigators?
Why cases commonly go cold, what gets them flagged for reexamination, and how the passage of time can actually work in favor of solving them.
What makes cold case investigators like Paul so good at noticing evidence and crime scene details others miss?