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Paul Holes
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Biography
Paul Holes (born March 15, 1968) is an American former cold-case investigator for the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office. Holes is known for his contributions to solving the Golden State Killer case using advanced methods of identifying the killer with DNA and genealogy technology. Since retiring in March 2018, Holes has contributed to books, television, and podcasts about the Golden State Killer and true crime.
Feature Films (2)
Marilyn Monroe's death wasn't a suicide ... at least according to investigator Paul Holes, who believes powerful people may have played a role in shaping what really happened to the Hollywood icon.
Celebrity Crime Scene: Marilyn Monroe
A documentary about the Golden State Killer, a serial killer and rapist who terrorized California between 1973 and 1986, during which time he murdered 13 people and committed at least 50 rapes. Following a 42-year police investigation, former police officer Joseph DeAngelo was apprehended through the use of DNA technology and genealogical research.
Golden State Killer: Main Suspect
Television & Series (5)
Paul Holes uses his years of experience with cutting-edge DNA technology to solve brutal murders across the United States.
The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes
He's the most prolific serial predator in California history, but remains mostly unknown. His reign of terror began in the 1970s, but the fear lingers today. Who is The Golden State Killer? Investigators past and present are committed to finding out.
The Golden State Killer: It's Not Over
An exploration of the case of the Golden State Killer who terrorized California in the 1970s and 1980s, committing 50 sexual assaults and 10 murders, and true crime author Michelle McNamara's obsessive quest to find justice on behalf of his victims.
I'll Be Gone in the Dark
A series of reports chosen by "Dateline" correspondents that answers the question they most often get asked — what their most memorable story is and why.
Dateline: Unforgettable
Exploring the unbelievable true stories of suspicious deaths by retracing the investigation from start to finish, dissecting the red flags and undeniable evidence, and strange behavior that put the tragedy in question.