Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes Out Cold PT 1
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Dec 3, 2025 In a chilling tale set in 1959 Russia, a group of student adventurers goes missing in the Ural Mountains. As searchers uncover a tent slashed from within, eerie evidence points to a sudden departure. Discoveries lead to footprints and horrifying scenes, including burnt garments and remains displaying signs of trauma. Forensic experts weigh in, revealing unusual autopsy findings and the possibility of violence preceding exposure. The hosts guide listeners through this mysterious case, leaving tantalizing hints for the next part.
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Prioritize Tracks In Snowy Scenes
- When processing snowy scenes, prioritize impressions and preserved tracks for reconstruction.
- Avoid treating rain scenes like snow because water quickly destroys transient evidence.
Photos Show Skilled Young Hikers
- The podcast shares photos of the team cross-country skiing and camping before the incident.
- These images show the group were young, skilled, and accustomed to harsh conditions.
Barefoot Tracks Imply Coercion
- Ordered footprints of bare feet or socks trail from the tent and vanish about a quarter mile away.
- Walking without boots in those temperatures indicates the hikers were coerced and exposed to fatal risk.
