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Jun 3, 2025 53 min

How Are Homicides Investigated?

from Simple Questions Podcast Hosted by Dylan Carnahan

Episode 49: How Are Homicides Investigated? - has veteran Tulsa homicide detective Sgt. Dave Walker breaking down what really happens after a murder. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Sgt. Dave Walker, a seasoned homicide detective known for his work on The First 48 and decades of experience solving violent crimes. Listen as Dave shares how homicide investigations begin, what detectives actually look for, how long cases take to resolve, and the emotional and ethical challenges faced by those who work in murder investigations. In this episode we discuss: 00:28- Introducing Dave Walker 01:43 - Becoming a Detective 08:34 - Finding a Fit 11:21 - Department Structure 14:05 - Homicide 19:04 - Key Information 22:29 - Crime Scene 32:45 - Psychological Impact 38:19 - After the Investigation 42:57 - Wrongful Convictions 48:59 - Advice for Others 51:07 - Learning More 53:31 - Conclusion Resources: ⁠⁠Dave's Podcast (Solve'em When You Get'em) Dave's Website First 48 Bio This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠⁠⁠⁠here

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