Paul Holes

Paul Holes (born March 15, 1968) is an American former cold-case investigator for the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office. Holes is known for his contributions to solving the Golden State Killer case using advanced methods of identifying the killer with DNA and genealogy technology. Since retiring in March 2018, Holes has contributed to books, television, and podcasts about the Golden State Killer and true crime.
- Known for
- Acting
Known for
- I'll Be Gone in the Dark (2020) — Self - Ret. Chief of Forensics, Contra Costa County
- Accident, Suicide or Murder (2019) — Self - Ret. Chief of Forensics, Contra Costa County
- Golden State Killer: Main Suspect (2018) — Self
- The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes (2019) — Self - Host
- The Golden State Killer: It's Not Over (2018) — Self - Host
- Celebrity Crime Scene: Marilyn Monroe (2026) — Self
- Dateline: Unforgettable (2021) — Self - Host, 'The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes'