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“I found this podcast after I had finished listening to unresolved. For me to find a good podcast is all about the voice and how they pronounce words. It was hard to find a good one until I came across this one. I have now almost listened to all the episodes minus the doe I.D. Episodes, I am...”Read full review »
HaTcHJeSsIe14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/24
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“Learned of this podcast through Murder in my Family (another good one) and absolutely love the structure and style. It is very factual and leans heavily on primary sources. Interviewing Paul Holes early on provided instant credibility. The episodes don’t end with a mystery, the criminals are...”Read full review »
Uber Irritated via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/24
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“Brilliant podcast ! It’s fascinating to follow the investigation through genealogy and genetics. I’m always thrilled when I see a new episode appearing on the app.”
Eugénie_doute via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
10/22/24
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“One of my top 3 listens. Excellent podcast in all ways.”
nancyccross via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/24
“The content is interesting and well researched. Host reading off script, reads too fast and lots of repetition. Would be nice to hear from experts periodically. Would add interest.”
True crime obssessed via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/25/24
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“Really enjoying this podcast for the most part. Amazing stories of DNA finally bringing people to justice for terrible crimes.
My biggest issue in listening and some episodes are worse than others is that the host when saying someone’s name will only use the initial for their surname, but then...”Read full review »
Mrs_Munro14 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/24/24
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“I’m so happy Ms. Bettancourt is back with a new episode after some time off. This became one of my top true crime podcasts soon after its first episode. The content is compelling and the narration detailed and well-paced.
I can’t recommend this enough for those who enjoy true crime and...”Read full review »
T0kidd via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/22/24
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“So disappointed to hear the music has changed at the start of the latest episode - I absolutely loved the way it was and looked forward to hearing it at the start of each episode”
Chris ellemee via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/20/24
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“This podcast expertly reviews cold cases where forensic investigative genetic genealogy provided the leads that helped law-enforcement solve the case or identify missing persons or victims of violent crimes.”
Craig B. Adams via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/24
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“Love this podcast but the number and *volume* of commercials - super annoying.”
Savage_625 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/24
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“A well polished, binge worthy pod cast. The narration is excellent, compelling and easy to listen to. Some pod casts are let down by annoying presenter, poor editing and production value but this is great on all those fronts. Well written and researched topics told in a factual respectful manner....”Read full review »
concerned citizen australia via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/21/24
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“I love this podcast and subscribed right away. Jessica is such a pro and presents everything in a clear and thorough way. Even the shorter episodes are more informative than long series I have listened to.”
Disheveledblonde via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/24
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“An intelligent podcast that uses complex scientific terminology in an accessible way. Very well narrated with dark humour and irony. First class listening ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Rivervole via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/24/24
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“Reading police reports as if they are bedtime stories aren’t respectful of families or loved ones. You should always contact families before deciding to sensationalize & monetize their trauma as well as their daily suffering. Krista Martin’s life is not yours to speculate on. Her murder is...”Read full review »
Maggiewichita via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/24
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“When I first discovered DNA: ID a couple of years ago, I routinely found myself thinking “I wish they could all be this well researched and presented”. Unfortunately, they aren’t. Some hosts have a good comportment, but their material is lacking. Others are wonderfully researched and thoughtful,...”Read full review »
Jason C Manley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
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“Love this podcast. One of the best on my playlist. My only critical feedback is the commercials are unannounced and like ten times louder than the podcast narration. I usually wear ear buds and if I’m not able to quickly adjust the volume it’s like getting stabbed in the ear. Please fix this....”Read full review »
jpro650 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/24
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“By far my favorite podcast. I pay for the patron. I’ve listened to podcast for about 5 years and this is my first review. The host is awesome I love the way she lays the crimes out. The only thing I wish I’d that there were more episodes.”
Rineerjenn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/24
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“Content is great, but the ads are insanely loud. Multiple people have complained about it but you won’t do anything about it. Do you hate your listeners?”
SAB133 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/24
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“This is my absolute favorite podcast. I love Jessicas’s factual presentation, the details of the investigation, a biography of the victim so they are not faceless. And I love the science. I’ve learned that offenders often have a tangential connection to the victim, e.g. they live near them....”Read full review »
Rhapsodie de Fruits via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/04/24
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“I love how with advancement the bad guys can now be caught but it’s a shame some have died and don’t get the full consequence.”
madjik6 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
05/02/24
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“I started listening to this podcast from the very beginning and it is one of my favorites. I only have one criticism. I've noticed during the newer episodes that Jessica is speeding up the dialogue so quickly, it is sometimes hard to understand what she is saying. it's as if she's...”Read full review »
patsycrimester via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/24
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“Has to be one of the best podcasts ever. They bring the stories to life and learning how they use dna to solve 50yr old plus cases is amazing thanks for all you do.”
halls home inspection LLC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/24
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“I used to really enjoy this podcast but now they have soooo many ads. I get having some but it feels like there is more time devoted to ads than the actual case.”
bactay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/24
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“I love this podcast! I think solving crime using DNA is fascinating and the ability to give families closure after all the years is a special thing. If you are looking for a deep dive into crime and how it’s solved, this is the podcast for you!”
KShocklet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/24
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“This is the kind of show that I wait for week after week knowing that the quality of the storytelling wil be top notch and engaging and so satisfying as wrongs are righted thanks to science and humans who care. Love this and recommend it heartily. And in a shallow level, I love Jessica’s raspy...”Read full review »
Ams3000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/23/24
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“I just listened to the Scherer & Zitricki Case-totally sucked in! Thank you, Jessica & team! So well researched & told in all it’s twists and turns 🫶🏽
2 things I wish for: a little better audio quality as it is pretty obvious when a new track begins much louder than the one before...”Read full review »
Yoesotro via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/22/24
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“It’s great to hear answers for long term cases. I am sure this helps the families and I am so glad that DNA and genealogical research is being used to solve cold cases. Thank you for bringing these stories to light!”
Simply A Sister via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“Absolutely love the shows.”
Duckhunter0623 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“There are over 250 podcasts in my list and this is MY #1 FAVORITE.
Excellent subject matter. 5-Stars. Love the show, there’s a chance I’ll fall more in love, but the ads are specially blaring, so it’s not looking good. Also the host is VERY bad with street names. I like to follow podcasts on map...”Read full review »
Bschora via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“Seriously, just try it, the best and amazingly researched professional content 😌”
vicnovtseva via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
04/08/24
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“I have been listening since the first season and my Mondays revolve around the posting of each new episode. Honestly I don’t have a great attention span for any show but somehow this one does it. A bonus to the great content Jessica B. has the most soothing voice!”
Emmaleenicole via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“This is a must-listen-to podcast. No fluff, no cheesy humor, no annoying anything. Straightforward, interesting stories told by a solid, believable voice. Concise, intelligent design. Always at the top of my “what’s your favorite podcast” answers.”
Lily/Valley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“This is one of my favourite true crime podcasts. It is so well written and researched with lots of interesting forensic details and the great satisfaction of seeing years old cases finally resolved.”
JakersTC via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/02/24
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“This is one of my favorite true crime podcasts. All of the cases are thoroughly investigated, there is a thoughtful consideration for the victims in each case and Jess does a great job at describing each event in detail. I also very much enjoy the connection to forensic genealogy which isn’t a...”Read full review »
Am1978 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
“This is my new favorite podcast. Jessica just tells the story in a low-key no-stress banter free way. She does occasionally insert a little opinion or sarcasm, but she only says what we’re all thinking anyway, and I love her for it. I really had no idea that genetic genealogy was being used as...”Read full review »
greenpalm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“This podcast is my go to podcast
I love how the host tells the story. It’s straight to the point. Respectful, but also focused on the victims story and how LE and genetic genealogy worked in synergy to solve decades old cold cases. The research is exceptional and well thought out in terms of how...”Read full review »
sleuthtruth99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/01/24
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“Such a great podcast! The world of genetic dna genealogy is fascinating and Jessica is a wonderful host.”
bag2bas2bag via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/30/24
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“Great in-depth episodes in with justice for the families at the end of every story.”
Tedm1974fv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/24
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“Almost too much information, but by the end you really feel like you know the victim and the whole case very throughly. Great research”
BIGWillyyWonka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“Jessica does a great job explaining those complicated cold cases, its ease to follow the stories how the bad people get caught by their own DNA left on the crime scene, This lady has a beautiful voice! It’s a great great podcast! Trust me once you listen to one episode, you will want more!”
addicted true crime via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“I’ve always been interested in science & how it can be used so many years later to solve these crimes & give the families of victims some sort of closure. Jess is an excellent host & all of the episodes I have listened to have been extremely interesting & well procured.”
SavAngie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/24
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“I love true crime podcasts, but the cases that remain unsolved take their toll. I also struggle with the pods that attempt to be funny or entertaining as I like hearing all the facts without a lot of nonsense. I am also a biology teacher, so the DNA aspects of this pod fascinate me. Jessica does...”Read full review »
Biororz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/24
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“This is next level true crime. The research is impeccable and narration/storytelling focuses on the science instead of sensationalizing the violence. If you’re one of the bad guys, they’re coming for you!”
EmilyRoseWilliams via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“Jessica is a fantastic host with a voice that’s easy to listen to. She does her research and always seems to know (and answer to the best of her ability) what questions the listener will have.”
ArleitheHooman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“I have absolutely loved this podcast ever since I found it through The Prosecutors podcast when Jessica came on as a guest host. I have binged through previous episodes and stay up-to-date and look forward to new episodes weekly. Genetic Geneology is absolutely fascinating and the way Jessica...”Read full review »
Amandaj88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“I look forward to this podcast every week!”
DLR LPR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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