Murder 101 - Introducing: Bone Valley Season 5 | The Devil's Quarry

Episode Date: June 10, 2026

A decades-long true crime nightmare set in the shadowy woods of Putnam County, New York. Two wrongful convictions, a brutal predator hiding in plain sight, and a system that protected him for years—until a dogged pursuit uncovered the truth. Hosted by Rolling Stone’s Paul Solotaroff and Lava for Good CEO Jason Flom, The Devil You Know dives into the terrifying story of Howard Gombert, his victims, and the justice that has yet to come. But with his potential release looming in 2026, the question remains: will he hunt again? Listen to The Devil’s Quarry here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. That was your first murder case?

Yes, sir. Fear to say this was the biggest case of your career? Yes, sir. Rape and murder of her children's 12-year-old child. This is bad as it gets. I would think so. They were all trouble. Every single one of.

People wake up. I'm the one that saw the murder take place by Krivac and DePippo. Anthony DePippo showed no signs of remorse, appearing unfazed after being sentenced to the maximum. I said, I'm not guilty. I'll take it to the grave. 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. He killed a version of me that I can never get back. I'm Paul Silataroff, and for 33 years I've written for Rolling Stone magazine. I go after racist cops who shoot and kill on armed black kids.

I investigate neo-Nazis bent on genocide, and social media tech lords who look the other way, while the cartels poisoned 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 ask me about the devil. But soon, very soon, you'll know what I know, that the devil is real and walks among us.

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