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The Riddle of Emmon Bodfish

By: Paul Holes, Peter McDonnell, Josh Sanburn
Narrated by: Paul Holes, Jim Clemente
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  • Episode 1: The Riddle

    Episode 1: The Riddle
    May 13 2021
    When crime scene analyst Paul Holes begins investigating a man’s homicide that took place in a surprising location, each clue he uncovers adds to a strange and confounding mystery that will become the most unusual case of his career.
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    20 mins
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  • Episode 2: The House

    Episode 2: The House
    May 13 2021
    For three days, Paul forensically investigates the odd and intricate crime scene puzzle at Emmon Bodfish’s house, while Detective Mike Hubbard discovers that Emmon’s closest family member is missing.
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    16 mins
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  • Episode 3: Gold

    Episode 3: Gold
    May 13 2021
    Paul believes he can figure out what day Emmon was killed, but he’ll need a specialist’s help. Then, as Paul examines the potential murder weapon left behind at the crime scene, Emmon’s attorney calls to say there’s something hidden at the house.
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Paul Holes
Jim Clemente

About the Creator and Performer

Paul Holes retired as a cold case investigator after spending over 27 years working for the Sheriff and District Attorney’s Offices in Contra Costa County, California.
Paul has applied his expertise in forensics, investigations, and criminal behavior to solve cold cases and serial predator crimes. He's worked many notable cases, including the Golden State Killer, Zodiac Killer, and the kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard. His work on an FBI Task Force and with the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office led to the use of an innovative forensic tool and identified Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer, the most prolific and cunning serial predator in US history.
Since DeAngelo's arrest, Paul frequently consults on complex and high profile cases. Through his work in the media, he also assists law enforcement and victims' families by bringing attention to unsolved cases. He is a co-author of the Audible Original Evil Has a Name, a host of The Murder Squad podcast, host of the TV series The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes, and an expert on the relaunch of America's Most Wanted.

About the Performer

Jim Clemente is a podcast host, writer, producer, and retired FBI agent and profiler. Jim is a host of the podcasts Real Crime Profile and Best Case Worst Case. For its entire 15 seasons, he was a technical adviser then writer and producer for the TV drama series Criminal Minds. Jim is also the co-creator and co-writer of the Discovery limited series Manhunt: Unabomber, and wrote and produced on the upcoming HBO Max Series Crime Farm. He is an executive producer of the new FOX Series America’s Most Wanted, a co-author of the Audible Original series Call Me God and Evil Has a Name, and the author of the novel Without Consent. Before his writing and producing career, Clemente was a prosecutor for the New York City Law Department and then a supervisory special agent and profiler for the FBI with a focus on serial killers, child abductions and other violent and serial crimes. He has investigated some of the highest profile criminal cases in US history, including the Unabomber, JonBenet Ramsey, Amanda Knox, the DC Snipers, 9/11 attacks and many more.

Peter McDonnell
Josh Sanburn
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About the Creator

Peter McDonnell is a creator and writer of the Audible Originals Evil Has a Name, Call Me God, Shootout, and Brooklyn North. He was a producer of the 2020 Netflix documentary series Pandemic and the NBC documentary series The Forgotten West Memphis Three. Peter runs the audio department at XG Productions. As a writer, he has reported on the environmental impact of cruise ships, Rachel Carson’s pioneering study on the harm of DDT, and Richard Byrd’s Antarctic survival for magazines including Outside. He is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and has an MFA from Oregon State University. A native of St. Louis, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife Sarah and their son and daughter, Angus and Anna.

About the Creator

Josh Sanburn is a writer, reporter, producer, and former national correspondent for TIME Magazine, where he covered crime, policing, rural America, and social and demographic change across the U.S. He wrote TIME's cover stories on the Flint water crisis and the construction of One World Trade Center and features about the decline of capital punishment, man-made earthquakes in Oklahoma, and the increasing popularity of cremation. He's since produced documentaries for ABC News and National Geographic about the white working-class and the year 1969 and has written for Vanity Fair and New York Magazine. Sanburn is originally from Linton, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., with his wife Claire and daughter Kate.

XG Production Credits

Written by Peter McDonnell, Paul Holes, Josh Sanburn
Narrated by Paul Holes, Jim Clemente
Executive Produced and Edited by Peter McDonnell
Co-Executive Producer: Josh Sanburn
Story Producer: Wendy Oleson
Production Coordinator: Sydney Sidell
Dialogue Editing: Matt Gurgol
Sound Design and Mix: Mike Cruz
Produced by XG Productions
Executive Producers for XG: Jim Clemente, Spencer Gordon, Peter Clemente

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Excellent

Kept me interested to the end
This was a different type of audible but I like it
The narrators were good and I like that there was multiple people involved with this audible
Even though the case was never really solved it was well worth the listen.

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Loved This Story

This may sound crazy but this was the first podcast I have listened to and I loved it. The story of Emmond Bodfish is a story I will never forget.

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To be good true crime the writer must tell a compelling story. It shouldn't be just about a murder. It should tell the story of a life. The Riddle of Emmon Bodfish does that. Nothing about Emmon was ordinary. Nothing about the murder was as it seemed. The format was a documentary style.The listeners follow the investigators as they study the intricacies of a complicated path leading to the violent death. So interesting and so much empathy for those involved. Jim Clemente guides the story along. Paul Holes and the investigators do a great job describing different parts of the case. Those acquainted with Emmon made him more than just a victim. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in a good story, not just true crime.

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Great series, well thought out presentation!

This story was really interesting. They did a good job laying out the facts and explaining the story. I was hooked.

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Excellent.

This is written with such respect for the victim. I appreciated the fact that the participants were careful about pronouns etc. The story is haunting and a true mystery. It also showcases how lonely some people are and their struggle to love and be loved.

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So good on so many levels!

I watch and listen to A LOT of true crime and this is by far one of the most interesting cases All the individuals related to this case are fascinating independent of the crime itself (which is most perplexing). The story is told in an intelligent, thoughtful, and respectful manner, rather than the salacious approach we have grown used to. And trust me there are many “salacious” aspects to this case. That made it all the more enjoyable. I would love for them to do more podcasts on the cases Paul has handled. He is a brilliant and dedicated investigator. Loved it!

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Never forgotten always Loved. 12/31/21 Friday

LORD .JESUS CHRIST THANK YOU.
A very Beautiful Love story

Date 12/31/21 Friday
Time 11:43pm

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Fascinating!

Well told, thoughtfully articulated for such a heartbreaking story. We need more mindful investigators like Paul Holes

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Very good story telling. I normally hate a story with no solved ending..but I’m ok with this one. Its so odd, and involved but well told easy to follow. I feel some poor souls are just too intelligent to be happy? If that makes sense, or you just cant have it ‘all’..don’t know, I’ll be thinking about this one for awhile…

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that's true crime podcast ever such fascinating ca

this is the best true crime podcast ever such a fascinating very well told can't recommended highly enough

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