The Murder Book: A True Crime Podcast BKC Productions

Send us a Text Message.Discover the heightened emotions and critical developments that shook the small town of Petaluma during our intense investigation into Polly Klaas's disappearance. We're not just recounting events; we are peeling back the layers of a community grappling with a tragedy that would leave indelible marks on their hearts. Our narrative this week captures the evolution of a volunteer movement into a structured search effort, complete with the formation of the Polly Klaas Foun...

Send us a Text Message.Prepare to be captivated as we unveil the intricacies of the FBI's Evidence Response Team, who leave no stone unturned in the Pauly Class kidnapping case. With a blend of meticulous science and sheer determination, we journey through the process of lifting latent prints from a Vallejo phone booth with cutting-edge supergluing techniques, transporting a mountain of evidence for lab analysis, and the dogged pursuit of any whisper of a clue. Our narrative delves into the u...

Send us a Text Message.Discover the fragile intersection of memory and trauma as Kiara leads you through the heart-wrenching PaulaKlaas kidnapping case with the expert aid of forensic artist Jean Boylan and her groundbreaking cognitive interviewing techniques. Uncover the delicate balance needed to extract truth without causing further harm to already traumatized witnesses like young Kate McLean. As we sift through fragmented recollections with Boylan, the emotional stakes of this investigati...

Send us a Text Message.Step into the heart of Petaluma with us as we navigate the complex narrative behind Polly Klaas's abduction, marked by Winona Ryder's profound engagement. The Hollywood actress's connection to Polly's hometown galvanized her into action, offering a substantial reward and rallying the community, a testament to the power of celebrity influence in mobilizing hope during times of despair. TWitness the resilience of youth and the unraveling of a criminal mind in this episode...

Send us a Text Message.Feel the chill of a small town's worst nightmare as we recount the haunting evening of Polly Klaas' abduction. This story begins with unease and spirals into a community's relentless quest for justice. The latest installment of the Murder Book unravels through the eyes of Petaluma's youth—witnesses like Kamika Milstead and Talia Miller—who saw more than they realized on that fateful night. Their keen observations and the sketch derived from their accounts set the stage ...

Send us a Text Message.Can you imagine the harrowing experience of witnessing your friend's abduction? This episode pulls back the curtain on the chilling case of Polly Klaas, as we piece together the narrative through the eyes of Jillian Pelham and Kate McLean, Polly's friends who found themselves at the heart of this tragedy. Their vivid accounts, marred by the inconsistencies that often accompany trauma, set the tone for a deep dive into the complexities of memory, fear, and the desperate ...