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“Well written and researched. I enjoyed listening to this and was glad that they caught the guy.”
Jordenne_G via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/24
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“I enjoyed listening to season one but for whatever reason season 2 had ads like every 2 min. It stops mid sentence for an ad. It was so jarring I thought it was a big but it seems like it’s a common issue. I couldn’t listen anymore.”
Ggggajdbcjc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“The first season was fantastic and I would give that 5 stars. Great narration and editing. Highly recommend listening to this season only, the other seasons are awful and I would give 1 star to those. Waste of time!!! Narration is so awful, repeating data over and over. Feels like the other...”Read full review »
USFgradgirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“Podcast dragged on way too long. Story could’ve been told in 3 less episodes.”
Smith Law via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/23
“I listen and watch a lot of true crime content. This is an amazing example of a top tier investigative journalist. The context provided when referring to the investigations and the science available during each step of the investigation is in depth and allows you to really connect to the story....”Read full review »
Ray0fSunshine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/23
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“I don’t know what’s going on, but I got five Ads in the first ten minutes of listening. Season 1 was good but now that this is happening in season 2, I might need to call it quits.”
Mommykate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/23
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“This story is horrific. They did an amazing job delivering such a heart break story! Look forward to me podcast!”
Raypig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/23
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“WTOP American Nightmare Series has been such a great informative easy to listen to podcast. Having newly moved to the DMV area I found it interesting that all of this heartbreak & terror happened in a place I now call home. The narrator Paul did such a great job of laying out the facts &...”Read full review »
StacRos33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/23
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“Straightforward, thorough information! This is an actual reporter of information. Good job!”
Reading ♥️ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/23
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“Good info mixed in with constant repetition and filled out with long stretches of completely irrelevant details. Stopped midway in episode 4, unsubscribed and will seek out something else on this case. Agree with every critical review. Including the audio and/or narrator’s enunciation is...”Read full review »
Cardinal4549 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/23
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“One of the best podcasts! There is no chit chat just information!”
someone111111 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/23
“There are so very great podcasts. But I come back this one and am waiting for Season 4. If you haven’t listened to Season 1-3, it’s a must and then let’s ask for Season 4!!! Please!”
zunbei5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/23
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“This pod is so well done! So glad it was suggested to me!”
the three bobs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/23
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“This is a true journalist at work, not a giggling crime junkie. Very professional and credible.”
American Nightmare 5 star via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/23
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“I’ve only heard season three, and it was so well-done that I definitely will go straight to seasons one and two and listen to those as well. This podcast synthesized a lot of complex information and was presented so professionally. I love the the host’s voice and delivery. He is easy to listen...”Read full review »
Gina Carlese via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/23
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“Season 1 is amazing and I loved listening to Megan and Jack go over al the facts; it almost felt like I was listening to a fictional show with all the details unraveling slowly and cliffhangers. Season 2 and 3 are okay, but not as good as they are narrated by a different person.”
Rinniel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/23
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“Megan and Jack do an amazing job of breaking down the investigation and tell the story of what happened in that mansion in a way that I haven’t heard before. I hope they will do it again because it was truly exceptional and very interesting. Listening to the investigation, and how it all came...”Read full review »
munchiekat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/23
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“All three podcasts in this series were awesome. Excellent in-depth reporting. They were riveting from beginning to end. Thank you for all your hard work Researching these cases.”
cindym975 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/23
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“Thank you for all of your research and for putting your heart into this. You did an excellent job of giving voice to victims (season 3 is what’s fresh on my mind) and also giving grace to the family of the accused. My heart goes out to all of them and especially the women who have carried these...”Read full review »
hebacita2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/23
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“I began checking the locks on windows and doors after listening to this podcast. This rapist was prolific over a long period of time, operated for years before anyone knew he was out there, and so little is known about him. Please write the book!”
07Zeny! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/22
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“Update : just listen to season three another great series…unknown subject. Again we’ll put together and I learn much about the area I have lived since 2009
Listen to 22 hours and Murder in a safe place . Very well put together and easy to follow. Great reporting Can’t wait for More good job WTOP”
DRP72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/22
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“Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore do an outstanding job researching and presenting the tragic stories in this podcast. This is in my opinion the best true crime podcast I’ve ever listened to. Please keep more coming.”
midgjett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/22
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“Being a West Coast native but having lived several years in Wash DC in the mid-1970s, the murder of the family of the 22 Hours had riveted my attention in 2015, but I never learned of the podcast. Hearing about the Season 2 and Season 3 podcasts (I am a huge lover of podcasts—of history, people’s...”Read full review »
USA Mknitter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/22
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“Enjoy the content but the mouth and lip noises from the narrator and recorded interviews is truly distracting and annoying.”
tiffrat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/22
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“Really interesting on the vast deep dive of information that you guys collected
I’m hookD!!! Really need more of this area true crimes to be spot lighted!!”
rvd guy 2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/22
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“I love how this podcast does a deep dive into the investigation and trials of crimes local to the DC area! Fascinating!”
Peekbga1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/22
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“Love the way you guys put the story together!!”
kakslim via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/22
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“What an amazing production! The best I have ever experienced. Meagan & Jack; great work!”
Dmeyer1973 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
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“Show is good journalism but why are all your killers or suspects Black men? I understand that Washington DC was a slave state and there is a large Black population there but I promise there’s some white murderers there”
Dkelley822 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/22
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“I’ve really enjoyed these podcasts. I live in the area, so this podcast is all the more relevant. 22 Hours was truly horrifying, and the detailed series really showed how truly tragic this event was. In the latest season, it is fascinating how new DNA process finally identified the suspect.”
Ivykme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/22
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“Very interesting and compelling stories. Jack (season 3) and Meghan (season 1) were very good narrators. But, the commenter Jack Moore In season 1 was vapid and annoying and his commentary ruined the narration. Suggestion - edit season 1 and remove his commentary”
anyayell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/22
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“Paul Wagner is an amazing journalist, you get a sense he really cares about the subjects of every story he covers. His voice is calming and my favorite aspect of listening to Paul is that he doesn’t interrupt others, he lets them speak in full when discussing their journey or thoughts. Very...”Read full review »
LHomsey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/22
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“Ya’ll need to introduce some noise gating on the mic processors. So many mouth noises. Can’t listen because of it. Sounds like someone smacking a damp pile of mud with every word.”
DougieJames1977212214567 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/22
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“I really enjoyed season one of the show. Helen however season two seems to be in a sophomore slump. There was no real resolution, the episodes dragged on and on in a very dry manner and I feel that the storytelling was lacking. These 50+ minute episodes of season two are filled with unnecessary...”Read full review »
Rycky55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/22
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“I was an intern in DC the summer of 1998 and ran through that wooded area off Canal Road every evening, including the evening Christine was killed. That particular night, I’d had a weird feeling (around the gas station mentioned in the podcast) and turned around, cutting my route short. I still...”Read full review »
tanyaelamers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/22
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“Paul Wagner offers a gripping story haunting the DC area for years. A tight, compelling, and informative narrative on a horrific”
jaskots via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/22
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“It just ends with no real conclusion. I hope there is another episode to wrap things up. Who killed Christine?”
The antiquer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/22
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“I’m surprised I had never heard of this case prior to this Podcast. Thank you for sharing and looking forward see what happens! 👍🏽”
cc.mendoza via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/22
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“Great research and details! Very well done with audio clips of those who were involved.”
Littlemissmedamnit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/22
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“Keep them coming!!”
crimeaddict1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/22
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“This is more than a true crime podcast. It’s a story of a community, a family, a city. It’s thoroughly and respectfully done, full of humanity. This is the best of journalism. Paul tells these stories with compassion for the victims and his explanations about the use of genealogy in solving cases...”Read full review »
KimLep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/22
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“Very good investigative reporting. I came upon this at episode 3 of season 3, and it’s been fascinating. Now I have two previous seasons I’m looking forward to hearing!”
Anne HW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/22
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“What is wrong with America? Well violent computer games guns and the desensitization of family structure.”
aay bfr via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/25/22
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“Season 2 on the murder of a nursing manager…. There was no resolution or solving of the murder. There’s a million of these stories out there. I listen to hear how the case was solved who was responsible, and why. Very disappointed.”
Powertrain123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/22
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“Gripping, podcast, and well done.”
23kmalpha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/22
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“I am enjoying the podcast so far (season 1) but every time I pause, it restarts the beginning of the episode again which is very frustrating.”
ElisaNoa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/22
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“Excellent reporting and very interesting to listen to. I lived in the DC area during the 90’s, but had never heard about the cases in Seasons 2 and 3.”
jlak07 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/22
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“I have enjoyed all 3 seasons of WTOP’s American Nightmare Series - superb podcasts - so well reported. The very best.”
Skwilcox65 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/22
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“I love Paul Wagner’s narrative. He brings out the full story of the crime scene.”
lovevirginia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/22
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“I remember these cases but never got the level of detail presented in this well-produced series of podcasts. Hearing from family, friends, witnesses, detectives, and reporters who covered the stories is gripping and heart wrenching.”
arlingtonmyers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/22
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