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“It kept me intrigued, but also soooo frustrated. There was so much left out. You can’t tell me that no one questioned that he listened to all the evidence and THEN created a story to account for it years later? And she started this based on his eyes in the mugshot? Am I seeing the same photo?...”Read full review »
TJ1417 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“Wow, first off I stumbled on the show on Spotify, which from what I can tell has no way to review… or see reviews or rating, super annoying. Anyway Episode one definitely caught my eye and I jumped on apple without seeing the ratings/reading the reviews. They’re all true. Episode 2 is god awful....”Read full review »
Begelll via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/24
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“Despite court records, evidence to the contrary, and extensive testimony this podcast attempts to sully the victims in death.
Disgusting use of a platform. You could truly take the script from “True Story; 2015”…or several other similar movies to tell where this sociopath dreamed up his new...”Read full review »
Concerned humanitarian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
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“Does this family really believe what they are saying or are they just so desperate that they’ll believe anything?
I have never listened to a podcast that made me say “oh BULLSH*T” over and over again.
He killed his family. Y’all know it. I know it. But, bless their hearts, that family is all the...”Read full review »
Jcoop75 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/23
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“I feel like this podcast is a joke or made solely for the purpose of being sensational.”
Lilimimika via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/23
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“The rude comments are so clearly mob style thinking. People believe things from their perspective. Allowing the host and the producers to offer many perspectives is what is appropriate. Victims are everywhere. The more important perspective is ‘are you a tunnel vision thinker’? Open your minds...”Read full review »
hippo1716 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/23
“It's absolutely disgusting what this host tries to do to a murdered mother and children. The mental gymnastics, bias, slander, armchair medical diagnoses, "expert" testimony (that twenty year veteran stripper)I wish zero stars were a thing. Shame on you. Sensationalized...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
11/04/23
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“Yes. This is told from 1-side and 1-side only. Because the other side refuses to participate!! The podcasters do their best to present the most fair information they can, given there’s only the Vaughn’s allowing interviews.
Listen to how it’s presented. It’s about as fair as it could be.”
the 1 reviewer reviewing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/23
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“I have sympathy for the families of victims and perpetrators but this podcast is honestly just bizarre. I was listening as it came up as an automatic suggestion and everything piled up and up to the point where a psychiatrist said SSRIs are used to treat bipolar and isn’t that interesting and...”Read full review »
Eimear McKenna via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/25/23
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“I know Kimberly’s family wouldn’t participate so it was only Chris’ parents view but they are so petty and going on and on about the in-laws ; it’s cringey! The Vaughan family seems to be so ‘perfect’ because they like outdoor activities whilst Kim’s family are evil as they like reading. No...”Read full review »
Goldysfin via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/12/23
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“A mom and her babies are murdered. And the first two episodes of this podcast spend most of their time bashing the victim. Because she was educated. Because her mom didn’t cook well. Because she was protective of her babies. I live in Illinois and remember when this happened and was interested in...”Read full review »
shelm813 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/23
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“One of the first statements in the podcast is, “Could Chris be innocent?” If you’ve already made up your mind that’s fine, but it’s not fair to rate this podcast on your mindset knowing the premise from the beginning. Most of the reviews state they rated it low because this podcast gives both...”Read full review »
MylissaR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/23
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“Read the reviews. It’s interesting how many of us stopped listening at about the same time in the series. The amount of denial and victim bashing was horrible. This podcast is one sided. It’s a shame something like this was even put out. It’s not serious journalism when you keep interviewing the...”Read full review »
Not compatable with Sierra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/23
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“I hate this podcast because they are painting a picture of a mentally unstable woman based upon medications and possible uses for such. Mental health diagnoses made post death to turn this situation into the mother being guilty is disgusting and just wrong.
Chris clearly did it. His first...”Read full review »
GoodMelissa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/23
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“Don’t listen to the opinions of apologists or the “believe all women” commenters! Sad story but it’s also quite possible the mother could be just as guilty”
StewXL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/23
“This is Christopher Vaughn’s desperation to seek an appeal…Christopher and his family’s denial of a heartless and gruesome family slaughter. All for what? A pipe dream. Christopher had an opportunity to divorce his wife and forget her and the children. Instead, he took the path of a selfish...”Read full review »
RN - VLR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/23
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“There’s not one single thing in this podcast that makes him look remotely innocent. If anything- it buries him even more. Very biased and only relies on his family saying “he could not have done this”. Mmmmm kay”
Amy BL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/23
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“N to get a hold on you for a few minutes and I can call back when I can call back if I can get a hold of him and then I will have him call me back if he can”
UFO fall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/23
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“incredible story”
Lionessinflames via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/23
“Murder in Illinois - I almost didn’t listen to this season because of the negative reviews. I almost quit listening a couple different times for the very same reasons others have expressed here. Due to the fact that Kimberly Vaughn’s family refused repeated attempts to be interviewed, only the...”Read full review »
MenteInquisitiva via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/23
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“This is a podcast about an easily solved familial murder that tries very pathetically to insinuate some sort of injustice or unfair trial. The man who killed his children and wife was convicted and only his family believes otherwise.
You will listen to it to get the story but likely won’t finish...”Read full review »
Lenabinapb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/23
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“Very interesting case with many twists and turns, expertly delivered. My jaw hit the floor on the most recent episode! Can’t wait to find out what happens next… (Season 1 was excellent, as well!)
UPDATE: Came here again to check for any new episodes and to read comments. I’m flabbergasted that...”Read full review »
Yooperlite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/23
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“This podcast dropped a bombshell the size of Hiroshima about 3/4 of the way through. No spoilers. Just listen!!!”
JosTAussie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“Lesson learned, read the iTunes reviews before wasting my time (I use Spotify which I dont think has written reviews). This is horribly biased. I think anyone who listens to true crime can spot these red flags pretty quickly. I thought, maybe I’m being cynical. Five minutes on Google and you...”Read full review »
traceyarch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/23
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“5 episodes in & no facts… just endless victim bashing. This is basically a audio diary of a family likely in denial. I’m pretty sure their deep insecurities about a lack of college education is NOT the reason the in-laws found them insufferable. The entire premise is that Chris got a raw...”Read full review »
truecrimecrna via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/23
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“Binged this all in one day. Couldn’t stop. Excellent writing and storytelling.”
MessyInMn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/23
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“As much as I loved Murder in Oregon, I disliked Murder in Illinois. I started this podcast, thinking I would really enjoy it, but I quickly realize that I would not. It was hard to listen to the commentary from his family. I realize they are supposed to be inherently biased and support to their...”Read full review »
Rjjndbeueu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/23
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“I really tried to give this one a chance. But after 6.5 episodes, I’m quitting. The entire premise of this podcast rests on one-sided opinions from a convicted murderer’s family members, wishful thinking from deep inside the host’s imagination, contradictory finger-pointing at the media and the...”Read full review »
carl199640 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/23
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“They have showed zero sorrow for the loss of their daughter in law or 3 grandchildren. Maybe Chris did it, maybe he didn’t. BUT they are just roasting this woman’s family and in complete denial.”
kmj924 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/23
“The story is so in-depth and detailed. I get angry when I think about this type of corruption. Thankful for investigative reporters and podcasts such as this.”
Betty2021 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/23
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“Well done. I have zero idea how I would react if my wife killed our children, shot me, and then committed suicide, nor do you. She and he were both flawed, as am I and my wife. Listen to the entire season..."no sign of struggle" rings in my ears. He could not or would not speak I'll...”Read full review »
Hmmm, Listen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/23
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“In listening to this podcast I just couldn’t take how his family just put down her and her family all the while talking about how great he and they are!!!! I have been fascinated by this case and was interested to here this podcast and how they thought he was innocent but I just can’t continue to...”Read full review »
knightshockey4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/23
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“Setting aside the bad music, the 12+ adds per episode and the unnecesary and abundant interviews, this podcast suffers from a terrible bias and horrible handling of information. It explains everything that the police did wrong in their investigation and then it goes and does the same to point the...”Read full review »
art_6273883 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/14/23
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“This was an amazing podcast. Ignore the bad reviews. Honestly, those reviews are by people who refuse to listen to any facts that may point to the scenario that he didn’t do it. To all the people who said they stopped listening after two episodes, you are the exact reason why innocent people sit...”Read full review »
mccleara via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/23
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“I absolutely loved murder in Oregon, so I thought this podcast would be just as good. I had never heard of this case, so I had no preconceived notions about it, but my God, this family was just awful. The whole time his family just passed the victims family and talked about how great their son...”Read full review »
YetiJones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/23
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“Murder in Illinois is the most shameful podcast series I’ve listened to- a ‘reporter’ acting as though they’re doing a good job when all they do is give the family of a convicted murderer a chance to share criticisms of the victim? It’s so biased and does not even touch on the evidence of the...”Read full review »
So disappointed (v) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/23
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“Couldn’t take anymore of this drivel after 2 and a half episodes. Not only am I NOW completely convinced that Chris Vaughn did it, I’m pretty sure his whole family might have helped. Based solely on this podcast, I have no way of knowing if Kimberly’s family are “Satan’s Rhodes Scholars” as...”Read full review »
@sarcasmagineer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“We were being Punked for sure. This was a disaster.”
AMJames1512 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/23
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“I have never seen such blatant hatred as that family had for his wife. Anyone with more than an GED made his family angry. It's like they're allergic to education or something. NO marriage is perfect, but to blame her for killling her dear children and then PRETENDING to have amnesia all...”Read full review »
RedOreilley via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/05/23
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“I understand only one side wants to give feedback for this podcast. But it is so disrespectful and sad how the victims are being treated. Shocker he says he lied that he couldn’t remember what happened. Now we should believe him. It doesn’t make sense. Early in the show you say he couldn’t fake...”Read full review »
michelle:-D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/23
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“Something that stands out to me is u never shoot your self twice.. everyone is shot twice if I heard correctly but Kimberley once and under the chin”
peinus man via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/26/23
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“Very interesting story but which one had the gun powder residue on them?”
angiefisher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/23
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“I had to stop after episode 2. This is simply a forum for Chris’s family to trash-talk his deceased wife and her family while praising their “superstar” son. The creators of this podcast allow Chris’s family to whine, complain, and criticize the victim and her family so extensively that their...”Read full review »
Daisy&Dogs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/23
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“This is so hard to listen to the amount of judgements about the victim’s family and the victim, who understandably did not participate, by the family of the convicted family annihilator. Gross.”
Albenne84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/23
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