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Robin Murphy
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Behind every Bone Valley season is a conviction: the right story, told with purpose, humanity, and craft, can have an enormous impact. Award-winning investigative documentaries from the fault lines of America's justice system.

Bone Valley Season 6 | The Devil’s Quarry II is a ghost story.

More than 30 years after 17-year-old Robin Murphy vanished from Carmel, New York, investigative journalist P... more

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With nowhere left to look, investigators turn to the supernatural.

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Other suspects are revealed.

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In the lead up to Robin’s disappearance, Howard Gombert hopes she can help him with his girlfriend.

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When teenager Robin Murphy goes missing, her friends and co-workers organize a search.

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Recent Guests

Dan Ritchie
Former reporter and historian who investigated Robin Murphy's disappearance
Episode: Chapter 4 | Strega One
Jamie Murphy
Robin Murphy's older brother
Episode: Chapter 4 | Strega One
Lorraine Haun
Local self-described witch who shared dream and card-reading notes with police
Episode: Chapter 4 | Strega One
Penny Osborn
Paranormal investigator who worked with Dan Ritchie on the case
Episode: Chapter 4 | Strega One
Rob Squalante
Resident of Carmel, New York with history related to Robin Murphy case
Episode: Chapter 2 | The Go-Between
James Blaisdell
Friend who knew Robin and Gombert through Bubingers/LAUNDROMAT network
Episode: Chapter 2 | The Go-Between
Willie McCracken
Gombert's former host who confirmed movements around the time of disappearance
Episode: Chapter 2 | The Go-Between
Anthony DePippo
Protagonist from Season 1; introduced as a central figure who taught himself the law in prison
Episode: Chapter 1 | Remember Me
Howard John Gombert Jr.
Subject of the investigation and interviewee via prison calls
Episode: Chapter 8 | Chapter and Verse

Hosts

Paul Solotaroff
Host of Bone Valley; award-winning investigative journalist and Rolling Stone contributor.
Beth Karas
Host, journalist and legal analyst; introduces episodes in some segments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 9.3k ratings
  • Interesting Stories but Annoying Voice

    I can’t handle the narrator’s voice and style of narration.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Flashums
    United States10 days ago
  • So Good! Excellent Production, Enthralling

    This is such a good story and podcast. Massive shout out to the narrator. His narration is some of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. The way he says “GAAAAmbert” is pure gold.

    Please do another story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodGod78
    United States11 days ago
  • Season 6 is unlistenable

    The host’s voice, vocal fry and odd intonation paired with over the top sound design and music makes for a jarring listen. Doesn’t do the victim and their story any justice. Season 1 was better from memory, different hosts and it was boots on the ground investigative journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MsBinome
    United Kingdom14 days ago
  • All Time Favorite

    Gilbert + team doing GODS work — Amazing journalism, spark this necessary conversation around wrongful conviction and corruption, and bring the personal stories to listeners leaving a lasting impression with everyone involved. All bone Valley seasons 11/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosiesthesis
    United States14 days ago
  • Paul’s voice and affect

    Great podcast, amazing production and storytelling. Paul’s intentionally over dramatic and self important delivery can get to be too much. Everything else is a 8/5

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Thomasf1124
    United States15 days ago

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Many note the show's impact on awareness of wrongful convictions and law enforcement accountability.

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#62
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Chapter 4 | Strega One
Q: Do you feel like you've seen Robin's spirit?
Penny Osborn said she had talked to Robin and recalled Robin asking her to tell her mother she was sorry and never wanted to hurt her.
Chapter 4 | Strega One
Q: How much time did you dedicate to searching and to really delving into this?
Dan Ritchie said he spent about five years nearly obsessively investigating Robin's disappearance.
Chapter 2 | The Go-Between
Q: What stood out about Gombert's behavior at the laundromat or around Robin?”
His pattern of friendly manipulation masking predatory intent, which became clearer as witnesses described his controlling and dangerous conduct over time.
Chapter 2 | The Go-Between
Q: If you could have talked to Robin that night, what would you have told her?
I would have warned her that Gombert was unstable, not what he appeared to be, and advised keeping distance to avoid escalating risk.
Chapter 2 | Don't Know Diddly
Q: What would you do off the record though?
Best practice is not to go off the record.

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Bone Valley offers a deeply reported, narrative-driven look at wrongful convictions, police misconduct, and systemic failures within the justice system. Across seasons, the show centers on long-form investigations, often weaving testimonies from survivors, defendants, investigators, and attorneys into a broader chronicle of accountability efforts. A standout aspect is how the host blends meticulous reporting with personal storytelling, keeping the focus on human stakes and institutional reform rather than sensationalism. The series is likely to appeal to listeners who crave rigorous journalism, complex legal and ethical questions, and stories that explore how power and procedure can shape outcomes in real communities.

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1. Dan Ritchie
2. Jamie Murphy
3. Lorraine Haun
4. Penny Osborn
5. Rob Squalante
6. James Blaisdell
7. Willie McCracken
8. Anthony DePippo

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