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“The niece that seems to be the main source of information is out of her mind. At some point my husband and I started assuming anything she said wasn’t worth believing. She decided facts and then worked backwards to “prove” her point. We were both angry and yelling at the radio by the end....”Read full review »
galakirj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/23
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“Just tell us the story without the high school drama class acting.”
Matt_B_W via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/23
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“Where to even start.. this isn’t true crime”
417detailer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/22
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“Disjointed. Awful narration. So many “facts” that seem unfounded. The main writer is simply terrible. The “ screen writer” and “investigator” are truly feeling themselves and sound like they’re making things up. Throwing so many things at the wall that are obviously nonsense. Someone please...”Read full review »
X3YNT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/22
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“Very interesting story, but not the best execution. Sounds more like an audio drama rather than a typical true crime podcast.”
LeilaMaloney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/22
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“If I could give 2.5 stars I would but I can’t so I rounded up to 3 because the story was well told and was made to seem more compelling at times than it actually was.
However, the podcast is super thin on evidence and incredibly lopsided with speculation. Dorothy has an extreme dislike for...”Read full review »
Kacibelle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/21
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“This really isn’t particularly interesting.
At one point, it sounds as if people are simply resentful they didn’t receive “Vernie’s” estate.
Dorothy sounds like a little girl in an older woman’s body, a horrible voice, and the narrator tries to make the story sound compelling, when it isn’t....”Read full review »
The Reel Noiresque via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/19/21
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“Couldn’t get past the first 15 min of boot licking 🙄🤮”
BrejieG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/21
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“Having read all the negative reviews, a bit surprised this was the #9 downloaded podcast of the year per podtrac. I guess there is a difference between lovers and haters.”
Martyramblings via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/21
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“Quite repetitive & boring & could all be told in one episode.”
OofiOofster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/21
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“This podcast was so full of speculation that it’s shameful.
Light on actual evidence and heavy on baseless slander. I feel bad for both families that have been dragged through this outrageous drama. Definitely pass on this one.”
lab_bruce_mama via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/07/21
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“Loved all of them but wish there were more. Molly (my first review I misquoted her as Robin) and Marty make a great team.”
musicjack007 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/21
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“I enjoyed the story and the way it was presented. The discrepancies that pop up through out this story makes me realize why there are some Cold Cases out there in the world.”
Podcast Pimp via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/11/21
“Not a particularly compelling or interesting tale. Excessive amounts of speculation without evidence to support it. No clear ending, no resolution of the story line”
Kadence404 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/21
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“This show is mostly centered on how the loss of her uncle made her feel rather than the facts. I understand she can separate herself entire from the incident but in general this was a pretty terrible investigation.
It felt like she was just trying to make the little evidence she had stretch by...”Read full review »
Caitisnthere via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/26/21
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“I found the story hard to follow.
Seems like Dorothy and kids did not get put in the new will bc Vern was not invited to the-daughter’s wedding even after the new wife Susanne offered to not attend if Vern was invited.
Why would Dorothy expect to get any money from his will? The kids are adults...”Read full review »
llidne217 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/21
“I found this podcast story hard to follow and pretty boring. Would not recommend.”
Winkyluv3578 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/21
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“It was good though! Sad!! I think Susanne purposely killed Vern!”
Heidiho71368 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/21
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“One of the worst podcasts I have heard. It was interesting at the beginning - but there is an extreme lack of evidence to back the speculations being made.”
Russian Lena via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/23/21
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“If you have issues with hearing gunfire, please listen at your own risk. I have said issues and did not realize it. Caught me off guard whilst driving and almost wrecked. The stories are decent (got through 2) but had to hang it up because of the sound effects.”
MeadowLark007 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/21
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“I found this to be extremely fascinating, having previously been employed many, many years as a probate paralegal, and being a child of the 50’s and 60’s. I am amazed at the depth of investigation Dorothy did, and all beginning with a grave stone, death certificates, and real property...”Read full review »
USA Mknitter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/21
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“I am shocked about how bad this podcast is. At first I thought it was a joke…but sadly not. Don’t waste your time”
J Lannan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/21
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“The story sounds interesting but the tone and rhythm of the storytellers are flat and it’s hard for me to follow.”
Lynn6412009 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/21
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“Some people have noted that some reviews of this podcast are harsh. Indeed they are. The better question to answer is: are they fair?
I tend to give leeway to podcast hosts and hostesses regarding their narration skills. Yes, the narrator is sometimes repetitive. Does it ruin the podcast? No....”Read full review »
scotus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/21
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“…until you’re listening to episode 5 thinking, ‘who is this?’ and, ‘who are they talking about now?’ and then you realise you lost any real sense of events sometime back in episode 2. It goes on and on but nothing actually happens. You hope it might…but it doesn’t. Would have been better...”Read full review »
rockingmyworld via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/20/21
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“All conspiracy theories and no actual evidence to back up the case. Everyone is old & passed. Therefore the story is pointless.”
Chica82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/21
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“Wish this could go on”
101 history via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/15/21
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“Dorothy is an unreliable narrator. She reads her perspective in a manner that feels inauthentic and would have been better left to actors, or left out entirely. The use of actors throughout is also over the top and does not add to the story. Too often the information presented is repeated almost...”Read full review »
Meleetyme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/21
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“Terrible narration, whiny family members.Someone else should have told Dorothy’s story. Her voice and inflection befits a children’s story hour not this kind of project. .”
PW from GR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/21
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“I’m frustrated with myself for sticking with this podcast til the end. It wasn’t even remotely worth it. Do I think the circumstances of Vernon’s death were worth revisiting? Sure. Do I think Dorothy is a competent investigator and a reliable narrator? Absolutely not.
I feel sad for Dorothy and...”Read full review »
KLondon1011 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/21
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“The story was interesting at the beginning but then seemed to go on and on. Too rambling as if trying to stretch it out to more episodes would make it more interesting. Which it didn’t. Take a pass on this one.
Deb W.
Ontario Canada”
Claudette Lafleur via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/03/21
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“The story needs some serious editing. It’s repetitive, disjointed, and just not good storytelling. When I say “repetitive”, I mean some voice actor says something and then the hostess repeats it immediately after, almost verbatim. But what really wrecks it are the voice “actors”.
Most egregious...”Read full review »
Thaylie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/21
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“I kept waiting to figure out who the killer was ... you never find out.”
kansasee2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/21
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“I’m pretty disappointed with Wondery for putting this out. Normally, their podcasts are interesting, profound, and well-researched. This was a powerful story that could potentially have been told very well. The people in this story experienced a terrible tragedy, and it’s understandable that they...”Read full review »
sweetsadra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/21
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“I kept waiting for a storyline.. I still don’t really get it”
mt77738 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/21
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“Whole story is built on Dorothy’s story that’s not really that credible I’d say”
Coolkat112 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/20/21
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“Is the guy who got killed a wife beater? If so... why endlessly harp on about the niece losing such a ‘great man’? Is the wife even guilty? It seems after establishing she’s not, we then go in on her for a few episodes saying how unstable she is. Like others it seems, I cannot even follow what...”Read full review »
LigellaNawson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/18/21
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“The first of many Wondery true crime podcasts, usually excellent, I would consider sub par. The story is unfocused and takes strange tangents; a psychopath test being read out for Suzanne based on a half day’s worth of conversation was just odd. The twist in episode five about how others perceive...”Read full review »
20thcenturyguy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/17/21
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“Terrible podcast full of speculation and lacking facts. I would give it a 0 rating if it was possible. What was Wondery thinking to produce something so idiotic?”
Dr.#1956 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/21
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“The other reviews are a bit harsh. I do not feel the story is told too slowly. It is a story that tells different sides of the perception of the people involved. I would say give it it s try.”
hazelbnr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/21
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“Well presented and entertaining.
Can be biased at times; but it’s up to the listener to balance it out for themselves.”
jlo8872 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/16/21
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“What seemed like it was going to be an interesting story ruined by poor narration and gimmicky repetition.”
Jeberty4171778383 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/21
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“Dorothy’s credibility erodes as the show goes on. The evidence presented early on is pretty intriguing, backed up by other experts, but the fact that every interaction she has with some of the central characters isn't backed up with any evidence (no recordings, just her recounting of one on...”Read full review »
jdsirhaifjkqt via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/09/21
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“Was an interesting story, but very biased. I got to the point where I couldn’t listen to it any longer. Sort of cheesy interactions between hosts and advertisements. And couldn’t stand Dorothy referring to Verne as “Verny.” Felt like it was a waste of time.”
Angry Pat's Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/21
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“Moves very slow and a ton of info and interviews & stories about people that had nothing to do with the crime.”
Stitchybish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/21
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“The main story is good, but all of Dorothy’s over-the-top speculation and clearly biased approach really takes you out of it. The host is good and should have just interviewed Dorothy rather than having her be a co-host. Dorothy’s execution actually makes you root for Suzanne, which I’m guessing...”Read full review »
dbzinsli via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/21
“The story is pretty interesting if a bit slow, and although some of the narration is good, lots of it is apparently Dorothy just reading passages directly from her own book…? The result ends up being a strange, disappointing hybrid of a podcast and an audiobook, which aren’t the same thing for a...”Read full review »
Courtinny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/21
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“What a disappointment. Simply one woman’s sad twisting of facts until they resemble her truth. When it comes to sociopathy I suspect Dorothy may fit the mould.”
StuBon79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/05/21
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“Ditto to everyone else’s comments. This is awfully biased storytelling. Its super cheesy and over dramatic. Save yourself 5 hours”
KittyCotoure via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/21
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“I listen to A LOT of true from podcasts. Wondery produced content is a little all over the map. But THIS WAS HOT GARBAGE. On every level, in every way it fails. It’s irresponsible, it’s poorly executed, it’s meandering, it’s boring. Avoid”
flap1980 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/21
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