Dog Days of Murder
Dog Days of Murder is a true crime podcast where the animals aren’t just part of the story — they help solve it. Hosted by Paula Quintana and cohosted by Ein the corgi, each episode explores real cases where animals played a role in uncovering the truth.
Dog Days of Murder
Episode 6 - One Missing Thing
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In the early hours of May 31, 2024, a violent collision on England’s A1(M) left two people dead.
Investigators believed the driver responsible might walk away without enough evidence… until a rescue police dog named Louie found the one missing thing that changed everything.
🎧 Episode 6 — Source List
📰 Primary News Sources
- BBC News
“Hero dog found vital evidence in baby crash death”
By Jonny Manning (Sept 25, 2025)- Core facts of the case
- Victims identified
- Phone evidence (141 mph photo)
- Cuthbertson quotes
- Confirmation of Louie’s role
- Chronicle Live
“Cop tells why he had to help search for evidence…”
By Sophie Doughty- Confirms 3x legal alcohol limit
- Details Anderson’s hitchhiker alibi
- Strong Cuthbertson quotes
- Emotional context + personal connection
- Confirms phone as key evidence
- The Thin Blue Paw Foundation (via coverage & statements)
- Award details (Rising Star Award)
- Recognition of Louie & handler
- Context on police dog work
- Durham Constabulary (referenced in reporting)
- Official case involvement
- Dog unit + digital detection role
- Investigation confirmation
📰 Supplementary News Source
- The News (UK)
“Abandoned rescue dog finds crucial evidence in car crash case…”
By Jack Marshall- Louie’s rescue background (Gateshead)
- Training as digital detection dog
- Details of search (150m stretch, undergrowth)
- Confirmation of phone discovery and its role
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