Podcast Summary: Happy Face – “Introducing: Bone Valley Season 5 | The Devil's Quarry”
Host: iHeartPodcasts
Date: June 10, 2026
Episode Overview
This episode serves as an introduction and cross-promotion for the new season of “Bone Valley” titled “The Devil’s Quarry,” highlighting true crime investigations that parallel the haunting themes of “Happy Face.” The focus lies on confronting evil, trauma, and the unresolved impact of violent crime—both on survivors and those who report on and pursue justice. The episode features chilling real-life accounts, law enforcement perspectives, and journalist Paul Solotaroff’s emotional investment in the story.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Survivor Testimony and the Face of Evil
- Intense Personal Recollection:
- A survivor recounts a terrifying encounter that felt endless, emphasizing raw fear and the utter emptiness she saw in her attacker.
- Quote (Survivor, 00:10):
"There was no anything inside those eyes. Nothing. They turned black. It scared the hell out of me."
- Irreversible Loss:
- Survivors reflect on the profound, ongoing impact of trauma.
- Quote (Survivor, 01:12):
"He killed a version of me that I can never get back."
2. Law Enforcement Perspective
- The Weight of Major Crimes:
- A detective describes the overwhelming burden of investigating a child’s rape and murder, his very first major crime scene.
- Quote (Detective, 00:27):
"Rape and murder of a 12 year old child. As bad as it gets? I would think so. They were all troubled, every single one of them evil."
- Pattern Recognition:
- The detective shares that the perpetrator had distinct methods and prior knowledge of his victims; parallels to other cases suggest a calculated predator.
- Quote (Detective, 00:59):
"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."
3. The Unpunished and the Defiant Accused
- No Remorse Shown:
- Anthony Depo, after sentencing, remains adamant about his innocence and displays no visible remorse.
- Quote (Anthony Depo, 00:52):
"I said, I'm not guilty. I'll take it to the grave."
- Witness Account:
- A witness identifies specific individuals as perpetrators, cutting through the horror with affirmation of what was seen.
- Quote (Witness, 00:39):
"Wake up. I'm the one that saw the murder take place by Krivec and Depipo."
4. Investigative Journalism and Emotional Toll
- Paul Solotaroff’s Mission:
- A veteran investigative journalist discusses decades spent on tough stories, describing the emotional armor developed—and how this particular case pierced it.
- Quote (Paul Solotaroff, 01:17):
"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."
- He references the legend of a 'demon' or 'hunter of girls' in the woods, underscoring the episode’s theme of evil’s real-world and mythic resonance.
5. The Devil’s Quarry: A New Season and Promise
- Atmospheric Invitation:
- Solotaroff invites listeners into the new narrative, foreshadowing unsettling discoveries and challenging preconceptions about the reality of evil.
- Quote (Paul Solotaroff, 01:44):
"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."
- Call to Listen:
- The episode closes with directions for listening to “The Devil’s Quarry,” promising exclusive content for subscribers.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments with Timestamps
- “There was no anything inside those eyes. Nothing. They turned black. It scared the hell out of me.”
— Survivor, 00:10
- “Rape and murder of a 12 year old child. As bad as it gets? I would think so. They were all troubled, every single one of them evil.”
— Detective, 00:27
- “He killed a version of me that I can never get back.”
— Survivor, 01:12
- “When you write those kinds of stories... you build a layer of callous around your heart. But this story broke the skin and will not give me peace.”
— Paul Solotaroff, 01:17
- “Soon, very soon, you’ll know what I know. That the devil is real and walks among us.”
— Paul Solotaroff, 01:44
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 00:04–00:23 — Survivor accounts and detective’s sobering assessment
- 00:39–00:59 — Witness testimony, lack of remorse, and criminal pattern revelations
- 01:12–01:44 — Survivor’s loss, Solotaroff’s personal stake, and mythic framing of evil
- 01:45—end — Promo and invitation for listeners to join the new season
Tone and Language
The language is direct, at times blunt, and heavy with the psychological burden of crime and trauma. The tone alternates between haunted first-person survivor narrative and the determined, world-weary voice of experienced law enforcement and journalism. The closing remarks add a mythic, ominous quality, framing the story as both true crime and a chilling cautionary tale.
Summary Takeaway
This episode sets the stage for a season that goes beyond procedural true crime, probing the ripple effects of evil—its devastation on survivors and the emotional cost to those who bear witness. Listeners are urged to confront the reality that predators may lurk closer than imagined, and that some stories cut so deep they leave a permanent mark on all involved.
