Episode 10 - Buddy

We have a special guest cohost this week!In 2012, 20th Century Fox executive Gavin Smith vanished after leaving a friend's home in Oak Park. A devoted father of three, Gavin was the kind of man who always showed up—until one morning he didn't.As investigators searched for answers, years passed with no sign of the missing father. Then, in a remote stretch of California desert, an ordinary hike took an extraordinary turn when a loyal Labrador named Buddy refused to walk away.What happened next would help unravel a mystery that had haunted a family for more than two years.Join Paula, and her "buddy" Monica, as they tell the story of the dog who helped bring a missing man home.And always remember... #krazyforkeithSourcesDateline NBC – "Dark Valley"Los Angeles TimesCoverage of Gavin Smith's disappearanceDiscovery of Gavin's remainsArrest, trial, and sentencing of John CreechNBC Los AngelesReporting by Eric LeonardCoverage of the discovery of Gavin's remains and subsequent investigationABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Reporting on the recovery of Gavin Smith's remainsInvestigation updates and arrest coveragePeople MagazineCase overview and trial coverageVarietyReporting on Gavin Smith's disappearance and his career with 20th Century FoxLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentMissing person investigationStatements regarding the discovery of Gavin's remainsArrest informationTrial Testimony and Court ProceedingsChandrika (Chandy) CadeStan McQuayJorge ValleDetective Ty LabbeDetective John O'BrienAdditional reporting and background materials regarding Gavin Smith's disappearance, recovery, investigation, and prosecution.Follow along and stay connected:📸 Instagram: @dog_days_of_murder 📧 Email: [email protected] you’d like to support the show—or treat Ein to a well-earned pup cup—you can do that here: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dogdaysofmurder