Dog Days of Murder

Episode 2 - Blood and Feathers

• Paula Quintana • Season 1 • Episode 2

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This is a story of loyalty. A man attacked in his own home on Christmas Eve. And a companion who refused to stay silent.

Episode Summary:

This episode examines the 2001 murder of Kevin Butler in Dallas, Texas. What began as a dispute over a check escalated into a violent attack inside his home.

We follow the investigation as detectives piece together the crime scene — from scattered feathers to a single drop of blood on a light switch.

At the center of the case is Bird, a white-crested cockatoo whose actions during the attack would ultimately provide the DNA evidence needed to convict Kevin’s killer.

In the end, it’s a story not just about violence, but about loyalty — and how one small act changed everything.

Sources:

• BBC News — reporting on the murder of Kevin Butler and the role of Bird in providing DNA evidence
 • CBS News — reporting by Jaime Holguin on the investigation, forensic evidence, and trial
 • The Dallas Morning News — reporting by Tim Wyatt, including examining trial testimony and early case details
 • Texas Court of Appeals — Daniel Torres v. The State of Texas (2004), appellate opinion affirming conviction
• Contemporary news reporting and case summaries from multiple outlets

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