The Murder Book: A True Crime Podcast BKC Productions

Send us a Text Message. Join us as we unravel the intense story of the raid aimed at capturing Richard Davis, the prime suspect in the kidnapping of Polly Klaas. We start with Sergeant Mike Kearns' masterful press manipulation to maintain the covert nature of the mission. Follow the FBI Special Operations Group’s maneuvers as they track Davis to his sister's home on the Coyote Valley Rancheria. Listen in as we guide you through the SWAT teams' detailed preparations, their high-stakes dep...

Send us a Text Message.Join us for a gripping exploration of a mysterious discovery that could crack open the Polly Klass kidnapping case. Imagine stumbling upon red child-sized tights, a black sweatshirt, and a knotted white cloth in the woods – items that could potentially be linked to a high-profile crime. Dana Jaffe did just that on November 27, 1993, sparking an investigation that saw Deputy Sheriff Mike McManus and Detective Pelton rush to the scene, hoping to uncover vital clues in Pol...

Send us a Text Message.Imagine stumbling upon a scene straight out of a crime thriller: child-sized tights and an adult sweatshirt discarded in the woods, hinting at sinister acts. That's precisely what happened to Dana Jaffe, whose haunting find on her Sonoma property led to an urgent call to authorities and a possible link to the ominous Polly Klaas's kidnapping case. Join me, Kiara, as we navigate the tension-filled moments of this discovery with ERT member David Alford and probe into the ...

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...