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Paul Holes

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Retired Contra Costa DA's Office. Had something to do with solving the Golden State Killer case. Consults with law enforcement and media re: true... real crime.
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A gripping narrative that takes you through a master detective's journey

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By Paul Holes, Peter McDonnell
| Magzter Inc. Verified
Cape Times | March 27, 2026 AS A true-crime junkie, I cannot resist the pull of cold cases. They embody the most tantalising aspect of human curiosity: the truth hidden somewhere in plain sight, waiting to be unearthed through pieces of evidence that shed light on a mystery gone cold.
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Last-Minute Gifts for Dad That He'll Get a Kick Out Of

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By Lauren Tousignant, David Damrosch, Paul Holes
| Jezebel Verified
Father’s Day is just about a week away—and if you consulted our last-minute Mother’s Day gift guide, you may now feel obligated to show an equal level of effort for this occasion. While it’s easy to get Dad an obvious corny gift—a book of Dad jokes, a t-shirt that says “Dad Jokes? I Think You Mean Rad Jokes,” a “Best Flippin’ Dad Ever” apron (please god no)—maybe this is the year you try and get him something nice.
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"Unmasked" begins with reflection on a career of cold cases — and their personal toll

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By Kevin Simpson Verified, Paul Holes
| The Colorado Sun Verified
The End of the Road March 2018 My ex-wife used to say my job was my mistress, and I chose my mistress over everyone. Those charged conversations from long ago rang in my ears as I stood in my office, boxing up the last of my belongings. Paul, you’ve lost your way. . . . We need you. . . . Even when you’re here you’re not really here. Lori was right about a lot of things. I wasn’t there for my family— not then and not now— not in the way they wanted me to be. Not in the way I wanted to be.
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