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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.
Interviewer
That was your first murder case? Yes, sir. First. Fair to say this was the biggest case of your career?
Detective
Yes, sir. Rape and murder of a 12 year old child. As bad as it
Interviewer
gets?
Detective
I would think so. They were all troubled, every single one of them
Witness
evil. Wake up. I'm the one that saw the murder take place by Krivec and Depipo.
Narrator
Anthony Depo showed no signs of remorse, appearing unfazed after being sentenced to the maximum.
Defendant
I said, I'm not guilty. I'll take it to the grave.
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.
Survivor
He killed a version of me that I can never get back.
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. 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. From lava for good. This is the devil's quar. Listen to the Devil's quarry on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. And to hear the Devil's Quarry ad, free with exclusive content. Subscribe to Lava for Good plus on Apple Podcast. Sam.
Host: iHeartPodcasts
Date: June 10, 2026
This special episode of Paper Ghosts: The Texas Teen Murders introduces listeners to the chilling new season of Bone Valley: The Devil’s Quarry. It offers a gripping taste of the real-life horror underlying a notorious Texas murder case, while also teasing a broader look at evil and the darkness that haunts unsolved crimes. The episode weaves together survivor testimony, detective insight, and the reflections of investigative journalist Paul Solotaroff, culminating in an invitation to explore “the Devil’s Quarry” in the upcoming season.
The episode is somber, raw, and unflinchingly direct—echoing the emotional devastation of the survivors and the haunted resolve of investigators and journalists alike. Listeners are drawn into a world where evil is not just a concept, but a palpable, persistent force lurking on the edge of the everyday.
For a continuation of these chilling investigations and an exploration of evil’s true nature, listeners are prompted to subscribe to The Devil’s Quarry on major podcast platforms.