Episode 2 - Blood and Feathers

This is a story of loyalty. A man attacked in his own home on Christmas Eve. And a companion who refused to stay silent.Episode Summary:This episode examines the 2001 murder of Kevin Butler in Dallas, Texas. What began as a dispute over a check escalated into a violent attack inside his home.We follow the investigation as detectives piece together the crime scene — from scattered feathers to a single drop of blood on a light switch.At the center of the case is Bird, a white-crested cockatoo whose actions during the attack would ultimately provide the DNA evidence needed to convict Kevin’s killer.In the end, it’s a story not just about violence, but about loyalty — and how one small act changed everything.Sources:• BBC News — reporting on the murder of Kevin Butler and the role of Bird in providing DNA evidence • CBS News — reporting by Jaime Holguin on the investigation, forensic evidence, and trial • The Dallas Morning News — reporting by Tim Wyatt, including examining trial testimony and early case details • Texas Court of Appeals — Daniel Torres v. The State of Texas (2004), appellate opinion affirming conviction • Contemporary news reporting and case summaries from multiple outletsCase suggestions and correspondence:Instagram: @Dog_Days_Of_Murder [email protected] episodes released every MondayDog Days of Murder is an Angry Hamster ProductionFollow 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