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“After hearing the first two episodes, I could describe this podcast as a compelling true-crime drama, and worth binge-listening for the careful yet unsettling way its narrative unfolds. And it is so much more. Liz Flock is asking us to put our personal belief systems at risk and to re-think our understanding of “safety” and “violence” under conditions of unthinkable abuse. When a police detective assesses Deven, the story’s central character, as lacking empathy following the death of her brutal boyfriend, Flock observes, “Women get criticized, no matter how they sound. They’re too calm, or they’re too hysterical. The thing is, in abnormal situations, people behave in abnormal ways.“ As I listen, I have to question my own ordinary sense of morality, and be open to difficult nuances of human behavior and social justice. It’s not easy, and I look forward to the next chapter.”
roaringbranch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/23
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“I’m really enjoying this podcast. And while I appreciate the desired angle pointing to this being a race-related case (of which there are obviously many) I don’t think this is one of them. Maybe insofar as the harshness of the sentence, I haven’t seen comps for similar crimes perpetrated by white...”Read full review »
Endosufferer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/23
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“It is so difficult to listen to episode 2. Heartbreaking. This detective is making me sick to my stomach. I can’t believe how dismissive he is of her account of the incident. No investigation whatsoever.”
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United States of America ·
05/18/23
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“Incredible first two episodes. Gripping. Thank you for bringing Deven’s story to our ears!”
CaliDreaming100 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/23
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