Burden of Guilt: Introducing Bone Valley Season 5 | The Devil's Quarry
Podcast: Burden of Guilt
Host: Nancy Glass (iHeartPodcasts | Glass Podcasts)
Date: June 10, 2026
Episode Overview
This special episode serves as a haunting introduction to Season 5 of Bone Valley, titled "The Devil's Quarry." Through gripping survivor accounts, law enforcement perspectives, and investigative journalism, the episode explores the chilling aftermath of a violent crime, highlighting the lingering trauma, questions of justice, and the mythic aura that grows around true evil. The story is framed by veteran journalist Paul Solotarov, promising a deep dive into a demonic presence that leaves a permanent mark on all involved.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
Survivor’s Trauma and First-Hand Experience
- The episode opens with chilling testimony from a survivor. She recounts the terror of facing her assailant, highlighting the depth of psychological scars the crime left on her.
- [00:04] Survivor:
- "In the moment. It felt like it was going on forever. I didn't think I was going to live. I was terrified. There was no anything inside those eyes. Nothing. They turned black. It scared the hell out of me."
- Later, the survivor describes irrevocable loss:
- [01:12] Survivor: "He killed a version of me that I can never get back."
Law Enforcement Reflections: The Case's Gravity
- The episode shifts to an interviewer and a detective discussing the gravity and intensity of the crime, emphasizing its impact on all involved.
- [00:23] Interviewer: “That was your first murder case? Yes, sir. First. Fair to say this was the biggest case of your career?”
- [00:27] Detective: “Yes, sir. Rape and murder of a 12 year old child. As bad as it gets?”
- [00:30] Interviewer: “As bad as it gets?”
- [00:30] Detective: “I would think so. They were all troubled, every single one of them evil.”
- The detective details the disturbing similarities among victims, hinting at a pattern:
- [00:59] Detective: "He had prior knowledge of all his victims. They were also found with clothing stuffed down their throat. And two of them were also taken into the woods. Just like in this case. Put that together."
Eyewitness Testimony and Belief in Evil
- An eyewitness claims firsthand knowledge of the perpetrator:
- [00:39] Witness: "Wake up. I'm the one that saw the murder take place by Krivec and Depipo."
- The question of remorse is addressed, with the defendant maintaining innocence and a lack of remorse noted by observers:
- [00:46] Narrator: "Anthony Depo showed no signs of remorse, appearing unfazed after being sentenced to the maximum."
- [00:52] Defendant: "I said, I'm not guilty. I'll take it to the grave."
Investigative Journalism: A Seasoned Reporter’s Obsession
- Journalist Paul Solotarov introduces himself and sets the tone for the season, describing the toll such stories can take on an investigator.
- [01:17] Paul Solotarov: "I'm Paul Solotarov, and for 33 years I've written for Rolling Stone magazine. I go after racist cops who shoot and kill unarmed black kids. I investigate neo Nazis bent on genocide and social media tech lords who look the other way while the cartels poison children on their platforms. When you write those kinds of stories, one after another, you build a layer of callous around your heart. But this story broke the skin and will not give me peace."
- Solotarov recalls the voices of the victims and the almost mythic evil at the heart of the case:
- [01:37] Paul Solotarov: "I keep hearing the voices of girls who warn the cops about a demon, a hunter of girls hiding in the woods. In 2021, I'd have laughed in your face if you'd asked me about the devil. But soon, very soon, you'll know what I know. That the devil is real and walks among us."
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- [00:10] Survivor: "There was no anything inside those eyes. Nothing. They turned black. It scared the hell out of me."
- [01:12] Survivor: "He killed a version of me that I can never get back."
- [00:27] Detective: "Rape and murder of a 12 year old child. As bad as it gets?"
- [00:59] Detective: "He had prior knowledge of all his victims. ... Put that together."
- [01:17] Paul Solotarov: "But this story broke the skin and will not give me peace."
- [01:37] Paul Solotarov: "That the devil is real and walks among us."
Timestamps for Important Segments
- [00:04-00:12] – Survivor's firsthand account of the attack and its psychological impact.
- [00:23-00:39] – Law enforcement perspective: the case's severity and its status as a pivotal career moment.
- [00:39-00:52] – Eyewitness testimony; defendant’s continued claims of innocence and display of no remorse.
- [00:59-01:12] – Pattern among victims: detective details similarities and methods.
- [01:17-01:53] – Paul Solotarov introduces the season, reflects on the emotional toll of his career, and invokes the story’s devilish core.
Tone & Style
The tone is stark, direct, and unflinching—matching the seriousness of the crimes and traumas described. The survivor's testimony is raw and vulnerable; law enforcement appears grave and worn by exposure to evil; Paul Solotarov’s narration is world-weary yet obsessed, treating the case with almost supernatural importance.
Summary:
This episode powerfully sets up the themes and stakes of "The Devil's Quarry," promising a season that will probe the darkest corners of crime, trauma, and belief. With chilling survivor accounts, law enforcement reflections, and a veteran reporter’s dogged pursuit, listeners are invited to confront the very nature of evil—real and mythic—in the American justice system.
