Small Town Dicks
366 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6.5K ratingsWelcome to the home of Small Town Dicks, where we take you behind the scenes of small town crime cases with the real detectives who investigated them. Hosts Yeardley Smith, twin detectives Dan and Dave, and forensic expert Paul Holes ask the essential questions and offer their own insights so the stories always hit close to home. All seasons are available for streaming.
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45 Seconds
September 21, 2018 04:01 - 45 minutes - 104 MBMolly was a senior in high school. Trevor was her slightly-older boyfriend who’d already graduated. While Molly was well-liked and social, Trevor was more of a loner and could be possessive. It was the source of their on-again-off-again relationship. One night, as the two walked home from a party thrown by several of Molly’s friends, a car full of passersby placed a frantic 9-1-1 call to police, then found themselves rendering aid to Molly as she lay bleeding on the sidewalk. Special Guest...
Presumed Guilty, Part 2
June 01, 2018 04:01 - 42 minutes - 96.5 MBPart 2/2. Multiple accounts of a single crime, countless provable lies, and very little evidence in a convenience store robbery-turned-murder leave law enforcement scouring for answers. In this two-episode case, Sgt. David returns to Small Town Dicks to tell us how he ended up solving this murder eight years after two men had been convicted and imprisoned for the crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16: Presumed Guilty (Part 2)
June 01, 2018 04:01 - 42 minutes - 96.5 MBPart 2/2. Multiple accounts of a single crime, countless provable lies, and very little evidence in a convenience store robbery-turned-murder leave law enforcement scouring for answers. In this two-episode case, Sgt. David returns to Small Town Dicks to tell us how he ended up solving this murder eight years after two men had been convicted and imprisoned for the crime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Presumed Guilty, Part 1
May 25, 2018 04:01 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MBPart 1/2. Multiple accounts of a single crime, countless provable lies, and very little evidence in a convenience store robbery-turned-murder leave law enforcement scouring for answers. In this two-episode case, Sgt. David returns to Small Town Dicks to tell us how he ended up solving this murder eight years after two men had been convicted and imprisoned for the crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15: Presumed Guilty (Pt. 1)
May 25, 2018 04:01 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MBPart 1/2. Multiple accounts of a single crime, countless provable lies, and very little evidence in a convenience store robbery-turned-murder leave law enforcement scouring for answers. In this two-episode case, Sgt. David returns to Small Town Dicks to tell us how he ended up solving this murder eight years after two men had been convicted and imprisoned for the crime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
14: The Classifieds (Part 2)
May 18, 2018 04:01 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBPart 2/2: If you’re a teenager and you runaway from home your #1 priority is likely survival. Any promise to put a roof over your head and make sure you’re safe would surely feel like a relief. Until you realize that those promises come at a cost that’s higher than you ever imagined. Det. Curt leads us deep into the grimy underworld of sex trafficking in Small Town, USA. This case contains phone calls with some of the victims. We have digitally manipulated their voices to further their identi...
The Classifieds, Part 2
May 18, 2018 04:01 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBPart 2/2: If you’re a teenager and you runaway from home your #1 priority is likely survival. Any promise to put a roof over your head and make sure you’re safe would surely feel like a relief. Until you realize that those promises come at a cost that’s higher than you ever imagined. Det. Curt leads us deep into the grimy underworld of sex trafficking in Small Town, USA. This case contains phone calls with some of the victims. We have digitally manipulated their voices to further their identi...
13: The Classifieds (Part 1)
May 11, 2018 04:01 - 40 minutes - 93.4 MBIf you’re a teenager and you runaway from home your #1 priority is likely survival. Any promise to put a roof over your head and make sure you’re safe would surely feel like a relief. Until you realize that those promises come at a cost that’s higher than you ever imagined. Detective Curt leads us deep into the grimy underworld of sex trafficking right here in Small Town, USA. This case contains phone calls with some of the victims. We have digitally manipulated their voices to further their ...
The Classifieds, Part 1
May 11, 2018 04:01 - 40 minutes - 93.4 MBIf you’re a teenager and you runaway from home your #1 priority is likely survival. Any promise to put a roof over your head and make sure you’re safe would surely feel like a relief. Until you realize that those promises come at a cost that’s higher than you ever imagined. Detective Curt leads us deep into the grimy underworld of sex trafficking right here in Small Town, USA. This case contains phone calls with some of the victims. We have digitally manipulated their voices to further their ...
12: Matricide
May 04, 2018 04:01 - 1 hourMost law enforcement personnel will tell you that true mental illness is rare and unmistakable. Detective George returns to Small Town Dicks to talk about one of his and our own Detective Dave’s most memorable murder investigations, sharing with us the intense, unsettling suspect interview George had with the killer. Special Guest Detective George has been in law enforcement for over 20 years. For the last 12 years he has been a detective assigned to Domestic Violence, Auto Theft, and curr...
Matricide
May 04, 2018 04:01 - 58 minutes - 134 MBMost law enforcement personnel will tell you that true mental illness is rare and unmistakable. Detective George returns to Small Town Dicks to talk about one of his and our own Detective Dave’s most memorable murder investigations, sharing with us the intense, unsettling suspect interview George had with the killer.Special Guest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12: Matricide
May 04, 2018 04:01 - 58 minutes - 134 MBMost law enforcement personnel will tell you that true mental illness is rare and unmistakable. Detective George returns to Small Town Dicks to talk about one of his and our own Detective Dave’s most memorable murder investigations, sharing with us the intense, unsettling suspect interview George had with the killer.Special Guest See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Life Line
April 27, 2018 04:01 - 42 minutes - 98 MBVeteran 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Carrie, sits down with us to discuss how she does what she does and why. As we listen to three of her most memorable 9-1-1 calls we get the lowdown on what it’s like to be on the receiving end of the emergency line in Small Town, USA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11: Life Line
April 27, 2018 04:01 - 42 minutes - 98 MBVeteran 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Carrie, sits down with us to discuss how she does what she does and why. As we listen to three of her most memorable 9-1-1 calls we get the lowdown on what it’s like to be on the receiving end of the emergency line in Small Town, USA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
10: Family Business Pt. 2
April 20, 2018 04:01 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MBPart 2/2: A family’s criminal enterprise exposes them to the cost of doing business when a home invasion robbery leads to murder. Detective Carl and Deputy DA Erik untangle a web of lies that point them to the cutthroat world of a white supremacist prison gang. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Family Business, Part 2
April 20, 2018 04:01 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MBPart 2/2: A family’s criminal enterprise exposes them to the cost of doing business when a home invasion robbery leads to murder. Detective Carl and Deputy DA Erik untangle a web of lies that point them to the cutthroat world of a white supremacist prison gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9: Family Business Pt. 1
April 13, 2018 04:01 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MBA family’s criminal enterprise exposes them to the cost of doing business when a home invasion robbery leads to murder. Detective Carl and Deputy DA Erik untangle a web of lies that point them to the cutthroat world of a white supremacist prison gang. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Family Business, Part 1
April 13, 2018 04:01 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MBA family’s criminal enterprise exposes them to the cost of doing business when a home invasion robbery leads to murder. Detective Carl and Deputy DA Erik untangle a web of lies that point them to the cutthroat world of a white supremacist prison gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8: Bait and Switch
April 06, 2018 04:01 - 49 minutes - 113 MBWhen a drug deal goes wrong leaving one victim at death’s door and two armed suspects on the run, this Small Town police department draws on their “mutual aid agreement” with neighboring agencies to help set up an extensive perimeter and conduct the manhunt. They call in K-9 handler, Justin, and his four-legged partner, Fedo, to assist. If you’ve ever doubted that a police dog can perform in ways above and beyond his human counterparts, this episode will make you a believer. See acast.com/p...
Bait and Switch
April 06, 2018 04:01 - 49 minutes - 113 MBWhen a drug deal goes wrong leaving one victim at death’s door and two armed suspects on the run, this Small Town police department draws on their “mutual aid agreement” with neighboring agencies to help set up an extensive perimeter and conduct the manhunt. They call in K-9 handler, Justin, and his four-legged partner, Fedo, to assist. If you’ve ever doubted that a police dog can perform in ways above and beyond his human counterparts, this episode will make you a believer. Hosted on Acast...
The Protégé
March 30, 2018 04:01 - 53 minutes - 123 MBLt. Scott returns to fill us in on the details of Francisco, the equally-depraved trainee of corrupt cop, Robert from Season 1: THE SOCIOPATH AND THE WHISTLEBLOWER. As Lt. Scott tells us, Robert may have been the initial focus of the Internal Investigation at his Small Town police agency, but it soon became apparent that Francisco was taking everything Robert had taught him about preying on vulnerable women –and perfecting it. This is the story of the protégé. Special Guest Lieutenant Sc...
7: The Protégé
March 30, 2018 04:01 - 53 minutes - 123 MBLt. Scott returns to fill us in on the details of Francisco, the equally-depraved trainee of corrupt cop, Robert from Season 1: THE SOCIOPATH AND THE WHISTLEBLOWER. As Lt. Scott tells us, Robert may have been the initial focus of the Internal Investigation at his Small Town police agency, but it soon became apparent that Francisco was taking everything Robert had taught him about preying on vulnerable women –and perfecting it. This is the story of the protégé. Special Guest Lieutenant Sc...
Stalked
March 23, 2018 04:01 - 50 minutes - 116 MBYeardley shares a personal story of being targeted and stalked at a time in her career when her success and notoriety as an actress were starting to get some much sought-after traction. Brought up to assume she can handle whatever comes her way without asking for help, Yeardley quickly finds herself in over her head. Zibby, Detective Dan and Detective Dave help her unpack the details of this cautionary tale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6: Stalked
March 23, 2018 04:01 - 50 minutes - 116 MBYeardley shares a personal story of being targeted and stalked at a time in her career when her success and notoriety as an actress were starting to get some much sought-after traction. Brought up to assume she can handle whatever comes her way without asking for help, Yeardley quickly finds herself in over her head. Zibby, Detective Dan and Detective Dave help her unpack the details of this cautionary tale. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
5: Monster Pt. 2
March 16, 2018 04:01 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIt was a sunny afternoon in August of 2008, when this Small Town police department began fielding multiple 9-1-1 calls from alarmed residents in a quiet neighborhood just outside of town. The callers told dispatch they had just witnessed what appeared to be the kidnapping of a ten-year-old neighborhood girl as she rode her bike. This triggers multiple agencies in the area coming together in a frantic effort to catch the kidnapper before he disappears with his victim forever. See acast.com/p...
Monster, Part 2
March 16, 2018 04:01 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIt was a sunny afternoon in August of 2008, when this Small Town police department began fielding multiple 9-1-1 calls from alarmed residents in a quiet neighborhood just outside of town. The callers told dispatch they had just witnessed what appeared to be the kidnapping of a ten-year-old neighborhood girl as she rode her bike. This triggers multiple agencies in the area coming together in a frantic effort to catch the kidnapper before he disappears with his victim forever. Hosted on Acast...
Monster, Part 1
March 09, 2018 05:01 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBIt was a sunny afternoon in August of 2008, when this Small Town police department began fielding multiple 9-1-1 calls from alarmed residents in a quiet neighborhood just outside of town. The callers told dispatch they had just witnessed what appeared to be the kidnapping of a ten-year-old neighborhood girl as she rode her bike. This triggers multiple agencies in the area coming together in a frantic effort to catch the kidnapper before he disappears with his victim forever. Hosted on Acast...
4: Monster Part 1
March 09, 2018 05:01 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBIt was a sunny afternoon in August of 2008, when this Small Town police department began fielding multiple 9-1-1 calls from alarmed residents in a quiet neighborhood just outside of town. The callers told dispatch they had just witnessed what appeared to be the kidnapping of a ten-year-old neighborhood girl as she rode her bike. This triggers multiple agencies in the area coming together in a frantic effort to catch the kidnapper before he disappears with his victim forever. See acast.com/p...
3: If These Walls Could Talk Pt. 2
March 02, 2018 05:01 - 37 minutes - 86.8 MBPart 2/2: A husband breathlessly calls 9-1-1 to say that he just arrived home to find his wife dead of a gunshot wound. As the 9-1-1 operator immediately dispatches officers to the scene, she tries to get as much information as she can from the husband about what happened. But his odd behavior during the call raises some serious red flags. Lt. Scott returns to Small Town Dicks with another shocking case that involves clandestine recordings, suspect interviews, and good old fashioned detectiv...
If These Walls Could Talk, Part 2
March 02, 2018 05:01 - 37 minutes - 86.8 MBPart 2/2: A husband breathlessly calls 9-1-1 to say that he just arrived home to find his wife dead of a gunshot wound. As the 9-1-1 operator immediately dispatches officers to the scene, she tries to get as much information as she can from the husband about what happened. But his odd behavior during the call raises some serious red flags. Lt. Scott returns to Small Town Dicks with another shocking case that involves clandestine recordings, suspect interviews, and good old fashioned detectiv...
If These Walls Could Talk, Part 1
February 23, 2018 05:01 - 36 minutes - 84.2 MBA husband breathlessly calls 9-1-1 to say that he just arrived home to find his wife dead of a gunshot wound. As the 9-1-1 operator immediately dispatches officers to the scene, she tries to get as much information as possible about what happened. But the husband’s odd behavior during the call raises some serious red flags. Lt. Scott returns to Small Town Dicks with another shocking case that involves clandestine recordings, suspect interviews, and good old fashioned detective work. Hosted ...
2: If These Walls Could Talk Pt. 1
February 23, 2018 05:01 - 36 minutes - 84.2 MBA husband breathlessly calls 9-1-1 to say that he just arrived home to find his wife dead of a gunshot wound. As the 9-1-1 operator immediately dispatches officers to the scene, she tries to get as much information as possible about what happened. But the husband’s odd behavior during the call raises some serious red flags. Lt. Scott returns to Small Town Dicks with another shocking case that involves clandestine recordings, suspect interviews, and good old fashioned detective work. See aca...
Girl For Rent
February 14, 2018 06:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBSgt. David and his officer-in-training are working the graveyard shift on a cold winter night when they scout out an abandoned lot in their small town that’s a well-known spot for illegal activity. As they approach, they see a car with its lights off and two passengers inside: a man in his 50’s and a young girl seated on the passenger’s side. Though there’s no crime in just sitting in your car, Sgt. David has a gut feeling that something is very wrong. What he discovers is even worse than wha...
1: Girl For Rent
February 14, 2018 06:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBSgt. David and his officer-in-training are working the graveyard shift on a cold winter night when they scout out an abandoned lot in their small town that’s a well-known spot for illegal activity. As they approach, they see a car with its lights off and two passengers inside: a man in his 50’s and a young girl seated on the passenger’s side. Though there’s no crime in just sitting in your car, Sgt. David has a gut feeling that something is very wrong. What he discovers is even worse than wha...
The Sociopath & The Whistleblower, Part 4
November 23, 2017 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBThis is the chilling story of a man who, as a police officer, took his police department’s solemn oath to be guided by professionalism, integrity, courage and honor. He also promised that his behavior would meet his department’s standard of honesty and accountability. Then, for 10 years, he patrolled the community, gaining its trust, while simultaneously victimizing those he knew would be too afraid to speak up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14: The Sociopath & The Whistleblower Pt. 4
November 23, 2017 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBThis is the chilling story of a man who, as a police officer, took his police department’s solemn oath to be guided by professionalism, integrity, courage and honor. He also promised that his behavior would meet his department’s standard of honesty and accountability. Then, for 10 years, he patrolled the community, gaining its trust, while simultaneously victimizing those he knew would be too afraid to speak up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Sociopath & The Whistleblower, Part 3
November 17, 2017 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBThis is the chilling story of a man who, as a police officer, took his police department’s solemn oath to be guided by professionalism, integrity, courage and honor. He also promised that his behavior would meet his department’s standard of honesty and accountability. Then, for 10 years, he patrolled the community, gaining its trust, while simultaneously victimizing those he knew would be too afraid to speak up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13: The Sociopath & The Whistleblower Part 3
November 17, 2017 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBThis is the chilling story of a man who, as a police officer, took his police department’s solemn oath to be guided by professionalism, integrity, courage and honor. He also promised that his behavior would meet his department’s standard of honesty and accountability. Then, for 10 years, he patrolled the community, gaining its trust, while simultaneously victimizing those he knew would be too afraid to speak up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Sociopath & The Whistleblower, Part 2
November 10, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBThis is the chilling story of a man who, as a police officer, took his police department’s solemn oath to be guided by professionalism, integrity, courage and honor. He also promised that his behavior would meet his department’s standard of honesty and accountability. Then, for 10 years, he patrolled the community, gaining its trust, while simultaneously victimizing those he knew would be too afraid to speak up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12: The Sociopath & The Whistleblower Pt. 2
November 10, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBThis is the chilling story of a man who, as a police officer, took his police department’s solemn oath to be guided by professionalism, integrity, courage and honor. He also promised that his behavior would meet his department’s standard of honesty and accountability. Then, for 10 years, he patrolled the community, gaining its trust, while simultaneously victimizing those he knew would be too afraid to speak up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
12: The Sociopath & The Whistleblower Pt. 2
November 10, 2017 05:00 - 47 minutesThis is the chilling story of a man who, as a police officer, took his police department’s solemn oath to be guided by professionalism, integrity, courage and honor. He also promised that his behavior would meet his department’s standard of honesty and accountability. Then, for 10 years, he patrolled the community, gaining its trust, while simultaneously victimizing those he knew would be too afraid to speak up. For this episode we sit down with Lieutenant Scott who broke this case in his S...
11: The Sociopath & The Whistleblower
November 03, 2017 03:21 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBThis is the chilling story of a man who, as a police officer, took his police department’s solemn oath to be guided by professionalism, integrity, courage and honor. He also promised that his behavior would meet his department’s standard of honesty and accountability. Then, for 10 years, he patrolled the community, gaining its trust, while simultaneously victimizing those he knew would be too afraid to speak up... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Sociopath & The Whistleblower, Part 1
November 03, 2017 03:21 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBThis is the chilling story of a man who, as a police officer, took his police department’s solemn oath to be guided by professionalism, integrity, courage and honor. He also promised that his behavior would meet his department’s standard of honesty and accountability. Then, for 10 years, he patrolled the community, gaining its trust, while simultaneously victimizing those he knew would be too afraid to speak up... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sociopath and the Whistleblower - Trailer
October 27, 2017 03:34 - 2 minutesThis is a teaser for the 4 part mini-series which tells the chilling story of a man who, as a police officer, took his police department’s solemn oath to be guided by professionalism, integrity, courage and honor. He also promised that his behavior would meet his department’s standard of honesty and accountability. Then, for 10 years, he patrolled the community, gaining its trust, while simultaneously victimizing those he knew would be too afraid to speak up. The series will begin Friday Nov....
The Sociopath and the Whistleblower: Mini-series Teaser
October 27, 2017 03:34 - 2 minutesThis is a teaser for the 4 part mini-series which tells the chilling story of a man who, as a police officer, took his police department’s solemn oath to be guided by professionalism, integrity, courage and honor. He also promised that his behavior would meet his department’s standard of honesty and accountability. Then, for 10 years, he patrolled the community, gaining its trust, while simultaneously victimizing those he knew would be too afraid to speak up. The series will begin Friday Nov....
10: 10 Below
October 19, 2017 02:45 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBThis murder case would end up making national headlines for it’s made-for-Hollywood plotline, including a hostage negotiation and two dead bodies. Who says Small Town, USA is only home to small-time crime?Special Guest:Detective Don recently retired after serving in law enforcement for over 30 years. Don spent much of his career as a detective but also served on SWAT and as a Hostage/Crisis Negotiator. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
10 Below
October 19, 2017 02:45 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBThis murder case would end up making national headlines for it’s made-for-Hollywood plotline, including a hostage negotiation and two dead bodies. Who says Small Town, USA is only home to small-time crime?Special Guest:Detective Don recently retired after serving in law enforcement for over 30 years. Don spent much of his career as a detective but also served on SWAT and as a Hostage/Crisis Negotiator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9: Dead Man Walking
October 13, 2017 02:44 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBSonja had filed for divorce from her husband, Roberto, and taken out a restraining order against him due to his violent tendencies towards her and their two children. So when Roberto doesn’t show up for court and Sonja doesn’t show up for work, police are dispatched to the house where they encounter the couple’s oldest daughter yelling that her father has a gun and is going to kill her mother. Detectives recount the hours-long stand-off and its impossible ending. Special Guests Sergeant ...
Dead Man Walking
October 13, 2017 02:44 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBSonja had filed for divorce from her husband, Roberto, and taken out a restraining order against him due to his violent tendencies towards her and their two children. So when Roberto doesn’t show up for court and Sonja doesn’t show up for work, police are dispatched to the house where they encounter the couple’s oldest daughter yelling that her father has a gun and is going to kill her mother. Detectives recount the hours-long stand-off and its impossible ending. Special Guests Sergeant ...
8: Evidence Breaks The Case
October 05, 2017 23:59 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBA scorned lover, a brazen suspect, an autistic witness, and good old fashioned detective work break this case wide open for Detective Dan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.