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“This podcast is fact-based, researched and interesting. You will want to help Toforest Johnson get out of prison.”
Boo Boo 316 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/24
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“Mindblowing and made me look differently at every legal case and investigation. So much corruption and racism. Really heartbreaking and this is one of the stories that will never leave me. I find it insane that Toforest hasn’t been freed. Maybe the more people who listen to this the more pressure...”Read full review »
Mamasdoinfashion via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/20/24
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“Very informative and well done and will pull at your heart strings to help with this case and everyone involved”
Daryl5112 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/24
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“This is a very well done, well produced podcast about an astonishing miscarriage of justice. The host does an excellent job of shining a light on everything that went wrong here. Yet again, prosecutorial questionable ethics and outright misconduct by the DA office sent another man of color to...”Read full review »
stephaniekida via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/24
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“This man is clearly innocent and deserves to be set free! It made me so sick to my stomach to listen to this story! It has haunted me ever since!”
AaronPW82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/24
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“I am always saddened when I hear a story of a horrific injustice. Our system is working as intended - finality given more weight than getting it correct. I hope accountability is done and soon.”
Amwex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/24
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“I've already lost patience with the first episode. Who cares that one of the suspects retrofitted his car or how he did it? That took about 5 minutes. We also hear about the last time someone saw the deceased and what he said, and of course the insipid question "How did you feel when you...”Read full review »
911hey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/24
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“A great podcast. Impeccably told and very insightful. AN INNOCENT MAN IS ON DEATH ROW AND THE FAMILY OF THE VICTIM DESERVES JUSTICE.”
nose deep in books via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/08/24
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“Anyone link this with burden of guilt?”
roshiki via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/14/24
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“Fascinating dive into a corrupt system of injustice. Hard to believe this still happens.”
RobinAlabama205 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“This is a story we all need to hear. Thanks to Beth Shelburne and her team for sharing Toforest Johnson’s story and shining a light on the terrible injustice of his conviction.”
VSG156 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“Beth Shelburne did an amazing job uncovering the truth behind this murder conviction. The justice system failed on all fronts in this murder case. There are many more that were prosecuted and convicted erroneously and sadly, Alabama is the worst state in the nation to correct their wrongdoings....”Read full review »
Perfect Victims via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
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“My heart is so sad but the journalism was fantastic on this story. The state of Alabama should be ashamed of themselves for keeping this man on death row and not owning up to the terrible injustice they've caused.”Read full review »
Hottie McTottie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
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“Really impressed by this story. So heartbreaking to hear yet another story of failed justice. Also frustrating to listen to police officers describe their hairbrained theories. Too many adds but that is to be expected these days for free podcasts.”
tmon92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“Excellent story telling! Another horrifying case of injustice. There truly needs to be criminal justice reform in this country.”
Hud.A via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/24
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“Gripping story interrupted by more commercials than I’ve ever heard on a pod. They’re embedded so even with a paid subscription you can’t get away from them. Iheart radio is by far the most ad riddled of the big hitters. Annoying enough not to finish.”
kaeli83 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/24
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“exceptional coverage of a death row wrongful conviction.”
4leebee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/24
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“Got two episode four before I unsubscribed. Just not enough to keep my interest.”
Nullity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/24
“This is such a sad story of injustice. Thoroughly and thoughtfully told. I hope he gets justice.”
CuriousYellowBird via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/03/24
“I do a lot of driving so I listen to tons of podcasts. This one is one of the best I’ve heard in years. Journalist Beth Shelburne knocked this story out of the park and left no stone unturned. Just when you think the story can’t get more unbelievable, the State of Alabama doubles down. Twists and...”Read full review »
Jenmart805 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23
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“Fantastic podcast. Beth is a wonderful interviewer and storyteller. As a native Alabamian and resident of Birmingham, I think this should be required listening for others in the state— to bring needed attention to both Toforest’s story and the injustice done by the system that is supposed to hold...”Read full review »
grjejeuebe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“You do not have to look outside our country to find trumped up charges and innocent people incarcerated, or worse yet, executed, despite their innocence. And it’s happening in real time, not the distant past.
This podcast covers all the bases and left me feeling shocked and despondent regarding...”Read full review »
TBS011 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“Shocking. Beth Shelburne is an amazing reporter - episode 7 is unbelievable. Such good storytelling. I couldn’t wait for the next episode.”
Thunderchicken5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“Gripping story of an investigation into a man in prison for a crime it seems very unlikely he committed.”
Felicia3333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“The investigators of this monumental miscarriage of justice did years of extensive research and interviews to uncover the repeated use of testimony (to put it mildly) provided by unreliable witnesses and concealed exculpatory evidence. The perceived urgency for prosecutors to find and convict the...”Read full review »
BOB94707 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/23
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“Really compelling story. Awful that this is happening in our society and most people don’t realize. What can we do to get the word out? Thanks for your thorough investigation.”
Fhdohdoys via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/23
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“I listen to more podcasts than I should admit, and this is hands-down the best investigative reporting out there. It’s so hard to listen to such a miscarriage of justice, but so eye opening to the flaws in our systems. How many Toforests are out there?”
TChampBham via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/23
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“Compelling storytelling documenting an outrageous injustice in Alabama. You won’t be able to stop listening and will be left wondering how Alabama can so shamelessly be working to kill an innocent man based on zero reliable evidence. One of the most shocking true crime podcasts I have listened to.”
Podcast lover 82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/23
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“Incredibly well done podcast with excellent reporting and audio clips. It’s a must listen podcast about a truly awful injustice in our court system.”
dđjdj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/23
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“I found it difficult to listen to due to the injustices portrayed. Such a shame. Also, it was literally difficult to listen to due to the narrator’s “newscast” style and inflection. I really wish it was narrated in a storytelling format, like typical podcasts and not like a TV broadcast. So...”Read full review »
Fish in my shorts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/23
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“Love that the reporter went to great lengths to get a full picture of the case and everyone involved. I cringed at some of the interviews because I honestly don’t think I would have had the courage to confront people, like the prosecutor, who is now retired.”
Señorita Kiana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
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“So so so good, highly recommend listening NOW!!!”
Bradeeeeeeee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/23
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“I was hooked from the first episode. Excellent journalism. Loved all the interviews the host was able to get and how it wrapped up with the kids. Hopefully this will help get Toforest off death row.”
nataliejane38 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/23
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“Thank you for exposing just how horrible of a law-enforcement officer detective Richards was!”
cltgt554 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/23
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“This is the podcast that got me into true crime podcasts. It is engaging and keeps you wanting more. Well done to everyone that helped make this podcast.”
Combat crazy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/18/23
“Another terrifying insight into America’s ‘justice’ system from Lava for Good. I loved Bone Valley and was expecting more of the same, but Earwitness is totally different in tone (I think I actually prefer this series).
I also want to counter an incorrect negative review on here - the episodes...”Read full review »
marmaladek via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/17/23
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“No true crime podcast story has dismayed me as much as this one. The way the police, detectives, judges, and lawyers conducted (and continue to conduct) this case is not only infuriating, but is absolutely and incomprehensibly mind-boggling. I don’t know how the blatant misconduct and lies the...”Read full review »
MeganAshleen via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/15/23
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“I listened to this based on Crime Writers On’s recommendation. I binged the whole thing in one day. Such an interesting case & so we’ll told. A must listen!”
drunksrd's path via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/23
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“A clear and compassionate deep dive into the ripple effect of an injustice.”
H.Minassian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/23
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“Such an extraordinarily well done podcast. And such a tragic story. Thank you for your hard work trying to right this wrong. It’s not too late…”
akisrael14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“Listening to that Deputy Richardson lie about that discussion with the young lady was hard to sit thru. Great investigative work.”
MusiqLuvher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/23
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“Extraordinary podcast.”
zelle no bueno via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/23
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“I’m not a true crime person or a podcast person but this was extraordinary. It’s also well edited and easy to listen to (no unnecessary tangents, no vocal fry).”
rothstercaesar12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/23
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“I just finished this podcast and I have so many emotions. I was hanging onto every word. I can’t believe my ears and how unjust this situation is. It seems so easy to fix because all of the information they have to get him out. I wish I could do something. Seems just so unfair for he and his...”Read full review »
holmannnn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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“I listen to a lot of wrongful conviction podcasts but I think this might be the most infuriating. How in the world did juries find them guilty? And why would detectives not want to find the person who killed one of their own? Because there is no way they thought they had the right people. ...”Read full review »
SandyCPA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/23
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“I knew, after listening to the trailer, that this case was going to make me angry. Beth & her team do an excellent job of investigating & breaking down the obvious corruption in Toforest’s case & others. It’s appalling! Toforest needs to be released or at the least deserves a new trial.”
lindy luvs music via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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“The way this story unfolds is so well done. The injustice is heart wrenching but the journalists, attorneys and everyone working hard to bring justice to this situation is inspiring! I very much hope Toforest can come home soon.”
jjtmoc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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“One the best true crime podcast I’ve listened to in years!”
MomNNP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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