Reviews
“There was too much focus on the perpetrator. They act like she wasn’t a monster and her family kept giving excuses over and over and the podcast kept emphasizing that. The final episode made me absolutely disgusted because of how many people stated this did not make her a bad person.”
LalaBooker737 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/24
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“Very repetitive, sometimes I though I was listening to the same episode. Very little info about the actual victim of the crime. I some cases the perp was made to be a victim and family members and others continuously made very poor excuses for her actions.”
Scott (ace) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“It was a horrific event for sure but I’m positive each episode was just a repeat of the previous. It could have been one episode given the fillers and repeated use of the questioning and police recounting of the scene.”
AaanitaG via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/16/24
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“What a crazy story! Only on episode 2 and I’m blown away!
Can’t wait to hear the next episode 👍🏼”
Baxterwood via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/06/24
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“There is virtually no insight given here into the killer or the victim as people. The gruesome details are hammered home, but basic personal information is glossed over. I listened to all these episodes and still have no idea when or why this person changed their name. at one point, she sends a...”Read full review »
CrackedV via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/24
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“The crime is horrific, I knew what I was getting into. However, they repeat the details, in the exact wording, in every single episode. There is very little context, information about the victim, it feels like this could have been told in a way that is more respectful to the victim and his loved...”Read full review »
dtexf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/24
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“I stopped listening about 10 minutes into the second episode because I cannot understand a word of the police interviews.”
bmott65 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/24
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“Not sure why people are upset regarding all of the gruesome details when the title literally states that it is. I thought this show was very well done!! Glad I didn’t put too much weight on the rating and decided to listen anyway. It’s hard to find podcasts brave enough to not gloss over brutal...”Read full review »
Dgfstk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/24
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“I liked this podcast as I hadn’t heard of this story previously. I just don’t know if there was any point to it. The story is told entirely in the first episode to the point that no second episode is needed. They repeat the same details in several episodes. We get very little of the killer’s...”Read full review »
SpazWaylon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/24
“I don't respect this kind of storytelling. It was so horrible I couldn't listen. A more intelligent and compassionate storyteller would not dwell on the truly gory details of the crime, but might instead explore what drives a human being to commit such a depraved and sadistic act, and how...”Read full review »
CJinT.O. via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/25/24
“What dateline gets right in this podcast gets wrong is that dateline makes you care about the people involved. I know almost nothing about the victim, the family, or even the killer.
For example, they said that she changed her name either to or from Coronado to Schabusiness. Uh why? When? (Can...”Read full review »
shalliexo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/24
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“The same parts of the gruesome story are told over and over again. Maybe for some sort of shock value. Also very little discussion about the victim. Kind of disappointing.”
JakeyD243 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/24
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“thought i could handle it, but it’s A LOT of unnecessary gruesome details. and a lot of repeated information constantly”
kale finnick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/24
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“There was not nearly enough about the victim and yet a ton about the murderer and how she should be released at some point because she made one mistake. I’m sorry, did I miss at any point during this entire thing her showing one tiny bit of remorse?”
Cpj8 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/29/24
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“I really appciate podcasts that cover lesser known cases. I think everyone’s story deserves for be told. But I could not finish this. The details were gruesome and I physically could not listen. I understand some details are necessary, but they went a little too far.”
Akashford via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/24
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“Very gruesome but thanks for including the soundtracks of the various persons involved (police, detectives, coroner, psychologists) as well as the extended family members of the victim and defendant. Sadly the judge was correct when saying the family is ultimately responsible — not “the system”;...”Read full review »
USA Mknitter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“This story is vile and shocking, but that aside, the title of the podcast and the episodes are all in poor taste. Some sensitivity to the victim and his family would have gone a long way here. That poor mother already endured the worst thing in the world, hopefully she doesn’t decide to listen to...”Read full review »
emmteeemm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/24
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“On top of the level of gruesomeness in this crime, it’s hard to listen to her aunt insist she is not evil. I’m sorry but I don’t care how much trauma a person goes through these are not the actions of a heart that isn’t evil. And besides, her trauma other than optional drug use was not that high...”Read full review »
HBGirl99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“Abandoned this; it somehow makes a terrible story dull, the sound is dreadful, and it doesn’t seem to know what it’s trying to tell us. To avoid.”
C_Lo30 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/24
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“This podcast is the worst of true crime podcasts. Sensationalist material. The only thing that I liked is the invention of a new tongue twister: say crock pot box 3 times fast.”
Unholyoke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/24
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“I listen to a lot of true crime podcasts that share details about gruesome crimes while respecting the victim and victim’s family. This is not one of those podcasts.
Episode 1 was okay, though it definitely included gruesome details. But I couldn’t even get past episode 2. So much was repeated,...”Read full review »
aimclste via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“I find it very difficult to hear and understand what’s been said in the recordings because of the audio quality and I wish there was a transcript I could look up. That would really help.”
ned-sanders via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/12/24
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“The sound keeps cutting out half way through each episode very annoying”
Kat Battle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/12/24
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“I'm not a very sensitive person but the title is awful for the nature of this crime, shame on those who approved it. Was it created by someone from Dateline?
Aside from the repetitive recordings, this was told well. It was straight forward and not opinionated.
In regards to the court...”Read full review »
0gtgirl0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“Literally just graphic details of a guy who was dismembered. Wondery is utter trash”
Ranimal Fanimal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/24
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“There is a lot of repetition in the episodes, and then the narrator also regularly summarises the audio that came immediately before. Too much padding that it got boring. Bummer.”
@amyyogabizcoach via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/31/23
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“It was good except the facts were repeated over and over again especially with finding the head at bottom of stairs.”
mikec2227 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/23
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“You can listen to this podcast for free on other channels! Won’t pay a dime to listen to something that others put out for free!”
fghhjgfddd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/23
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“I’m giving one star for sound quality & editing. Another star for being detailed oriented. If you are into listening to a trail, the trail coverage is all there. Here’s the thing, you hear the entire crime story in the first episode. This isn’t a crime podcasts that leads up to anything, with...”Read full review »
obonitachica via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/23
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“Played first episode then discovered future episodes cost money.
Plenty of other free podcasts available out there.
Goodbye”
DaveFromOz_777 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/03/23
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“Be warned, the details of this case are shockingly grotesque and the podcast is very clear about that. But it feels like they just took the recordings and edited them together. It’s interview recordings and courtroom recordings and not a lot else.”
9LivestoRigel5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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“This story is gruesome. This podcast tells the details of a man murdered by a pal who was severely mentally ill and should be locked up for the rest of her life. This documentary was well detailed and certainly not for the weakened stomach listeners. My stars are based on the organization of the...”Read full review »
Creepy2022 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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“Repetitive. Could have been one long episode.”
hdrfxgdf h via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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“The episodes were way too repetitive. I usually binge podcasts on my way to and from work, and even hearing the episodes a week apart as it debuted it made me want to fast forward. This whole thing could have been two good episodes, three tops. Also, the amount of airtime given to Taylor’s cousin...”Read full review »
Jennifer415 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/23
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“I’ve noticed if you see Wondery attached to a podcast it’s a solid bet it will be awful. This was no exception.”
Vince_Versa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/23
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“I listen to true crime podcasts all day, every day (probably not good for my mental health, but...). The crime details don't usually make me cringe to the point of turning off the podcast, but THIS ONE is seriously gruesome, disturbing, and flat out disgusting. Maybe because it was sexual in...”Read full review »
#smithereens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“Seems to be running water or something during some clips, strange distortion in others, very distracting”
Eloise 26 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/24/23
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“Makes me think of tv dramas in the early 2000’s when you had to watch several minutes of recap every episode, except this show does it throughout each episode. Bad call in an era where many people binge-listen. I kept thinking I had accidentally clicked on the prior episode, every time!”
missmyraj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/23
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“I swear wherever the host Paula Barros pops up, it’s sure to be quality. Sacred Scandal (which she produced and traveled to Ukraine to investigate for), Cold Case Files, and now her work with the legendary Law & Crime folks. She’s becoming a true crime fixture. A singular voice. One to trust....”Read full review »
A 'Nickname'?! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/23
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“Imagine how horrifying it would be to be Shads family member & see this title. He was a human being, & we need to respect him as such. Truly disgusted to see the lack of tact from such a huge platform.”
GirrrlRae via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/23
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“Great narration and nice to hear from people who knew them. Solid stuff.”
jarbzy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/23
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“This shocking story is told masterfully through this podcast. I could not stop listening! From the exclusive interviews to eerie and intense descriptions of the crime … this is a must listen!”
sierragillespie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/23
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“Interesting case but the interrogation tapes are really unclear.”
hobbysox via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/13/23
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“This is such a horrible title, showing nothing but disrespect for the victim and his family. Do better.”
idsjsdx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/23
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“Listening to the first episode, there is already too much filler material, such as long lists of material found at the crime scene and exhaustive decried police procedures. They do little to advance the story.”
slow_learner_2019 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/12/23
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“Amazing attention to detail. The host is also fantastic. Horrific story but i thought this was really well told.”
ermxx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/23
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“I kinda like this so far , but there seems to be a slap back echo added to all the interview tapes / it’s making it almost impossible to understand.”
Richplezo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/09/23
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