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“I have studied this case obsessively since 1985 when I read “Fatal Vision.” I remember the trial in 1979. I have read every book, watch both the mini-series and watch many documentaries. I have been active on the chat rooms and searched for archival footage from the past. I firmly believe Jeffrey McDonald is guilty and is where he belongs. Now to the review...
Pros: The podcast has excellent production quality. The writing is right and engaging. The music and sound effects work well without ever overwhelming the storytelling. The audio quotes from interviews are also fantastic. For a podcast based on these merits, I would award this series a solid 4 out of 5. However.....
Cons: The facts in this podcast and the facts In Errol Morris’ “A Wilderness of Error” a highly selective and do NOT present all the evidence relevant to the subject. Especially in the Morris book, whole sections of physical evidence are completely ignored. By his own admission, Errol Morris was trying to recreate his success of “The Thin Blue Line” but chose the wrong crime. This podcast does the same.
In the section on Dick Cavett, the audio of McDonald’s remarks have been edited. While telling the story of the murders, McDonald makes an awkward joke about “watching a late night talk show.” The audience laughed nervously while McDonald flashes a big smile.
So much of the physical evidence is never presented. It is THIS evidence that proved McDonald was guilty.
As for Janet Malcolm book, her premise is a joke. In an effort to paint McGuenniss as a two faced liar, she never stops to consider she did the exact same thing when she first interviewed McGuenniss and then denounce him in her book.
And finally, this podcast and the book make a great deal of fuss concerning McGuinness’ “betrayal” of McDonald. True, McGuinniss DID lie to McDonald post trial to keep him talking. But what about the lies of the man who murdered his family? Isn’t that the bigger lie? As this podcast is an attempt to clear the name of a monster who murdered his children, I give this podcast a single star.
Final thoughts: It is sad that such an interesting case has produced a podcast that will convince first time listeners that McDonald was innocent. Read “Fatal Vision.” It is a stone cold classic true crime book for a reason.”
WhitMilam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/20
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“Ok content. I find myself having to skip ads every 5 minutes or so. Asking myself if it’s worth it to keep listening.”
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08/27/20
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“Quite enjoyed this. The story, the pace, the voice.”
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09/05/20
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