Simple Questions Podcast How Are Homicides Investigated?
Episode 49: How Are Homicides Investigated? - has veteran Tulsa homicide detective Sgt. Dave Walker breaking down what really happens after a murder.
Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Sgt. Dave Walker, a seasoned homicide detective known for his work on The First 48 and decades of experience solving violent crimes.
Listen as Dave shares how homicide investigations begin, what detectives actually look for, how long cases take to resolve, and the emotional and ethical challenges faced by those who work in murder investigations.
In this episode we discuss:
- 00:28- Introducing Dave Walker
- 01:43 - Becoming a Detective
- 08:34 - Finding a Fit
- 11:21 - Department Structure
- 14:05 - Homicide
- 19:04 - Key Information
- 22:29 - Crime Scene
- 32:45 - Psychological Impact
- 38:19 - After the Investigation
- 42:57 - Wrongful Convictions
- 48:59 - Advice for Others
- 51:07 - Learning More
- 53:31 - Conclusion
Resources:
This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music here