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... #krazyforkeith

Sources

Dateline NBC – "Dark Valley"

Los Angeles Times

• Coverage of Gavin Smith's disappearance
• Discovery of Gavin's remains
• Arrest, trial, and sentencing of John Creech

NBC Los Angeles

• Reporting by Eric Leonard
• Coverage of the discovery of Gavin's remains and subsequent investigation

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)

• Reporting on the recovery of Gavin Smith's remains
• Investigation updates and arrest coverage

People Magazine

• Case overview and trial coverage

Variety

• Reporting on Gavin Smith's disappearance and his career with 20th Century Fox

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

• Missing person investigation
• Statements regarding the discovery of Gavin's remains
• Arrest information

Trial Testimony and Court Proceedings

• Chandrika (Chandy) Cade
• Stan McQuay
• Jorge Valle
• Detective Ty Labbe
• Detective John O'Brien

Additional reporting and background materials regarding Gavin Smith's disappearance, recovery, investigation, and prosecution.

Follow along and stay connected:

📸 Instagram: @dog_days_of_murder
📧 Email: dogdaysofmurder@gmail.com

If 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