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“The wows just kept coming as I binge listened to all episodes of Shandee’s Story. As if Shandee’s story isn’t harrowing enough, the QLD Health DNA lab’s failures of epic proportions and subsequent cover ups are absolutely mind blowing. I am praying that Shandee and her family will get the justice...”Read full review »
HumbleWarrier via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/25/24
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“Cannot believe this podcast truly needed the replaying of endless text messages with all excessive swearing and abuse in order to get the point across.”
Karine Young via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
09/23/24
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“What a tragic story. I so hope they find Shandee’s killer. She deserved so much more than life offered.
I enjoyed the in-depth long-form journalism of Hedley Thomas. I may have missed this in the podcast, and if so, I apologize, will the samples tested for DNA that came back NO DNA, be retested...”Read full review »
Gaber 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/31/24
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“A phenomenal piece of journalism. Rest in peace Shandee.”
Brenmaz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/26/24
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“Listened to all episodes of shandees story and shandees legacy up to dec 2022. Quite upsetting conduct by the Queensland government. Hadley is great at these podcasts”
Stricklandstreet via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/16/24
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“Even after listening to Episode 3, where the author emphasizes numerous times that those text messages weren't present at the time of the trial, it is clear that the deceased person had deep personal issues, which might have been due to her age but were inevitable. The whole podcast...”Read full review »
Abtin j via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/17/24
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“Could that statement possibly be MORE out of touch? How “ivory tower” can a comment possibly be? From a woman. I’m absolutely horrified. This is a GROTESQUE miscarriage of justice. Utterly grotesque. If anyone is not incandescent with rage, then … feel free to jettison yourself to Mars....”Read full review »
trexmonster via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/08/24
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“I couldn’t understand the story”
Happy flower day via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
04/15/24
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“I was looking forwards to season 2 to learn more about Shandee’s Legacy, but I’m only up to episode 2 and wondering what’s going on. Snippets from Austin powers, and the Clinton musical, and backstory about the ten tenors? I’m not sure if you get more revenue for episodes over 1 hour but that’s...”Read full review »
Sci4700 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/13/24
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“Amazing insight into the prosecution short comings of John Peros in the murder of Shandee Blackburn. The amount of unheard evidence and testimonies in his trial is staggering and makes it no surprise that when the evidence was presented in full in the coronial inquest the coroner gave the...”Read full review »
nick-626 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/03/24
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“I am beyond astonished that a forensic science lab could get so much wrong.
I can’t believe that other labs around the world have not made some of these mistakes.
If I were a detective in Queensland Police and a case failed to hold due to failure of forensic evidence, I would be beside myself.
As...”Read full review »
Selwyn46 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/28/23
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“I like the narrator's voice. The podcast is a bit too long. Some repetitions. But really clear explaination that got me soo mad at the DNA laboratory. This is a real scandal!”Read full review »
La rose 2022 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/27/23
“I feel so sorry for Shandee’s family, getting so close to answers but disappointed yet again by the institutions that are supposed to ultimately protect the public and ensure justice.
But it does highlight that real life justice is always at the mercy of budgets and politics. At least...”Read full review »
Mrs James opinion via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/25/23
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“Look, you have produced a profound podcast with extraordinaire findings. Then, this witch hunt-esque of Linzi Wilson-Wright with the latest episodes.”
DoesKirstyWrightWantTheGig? via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/25/23
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“I am enjoying the podcast but I am wanting Heldley to move on from blaming one person. We get the message, she messed up....but it's time to move on and stop obsessing about one person. There are many people involved in many event and it's tiresome to hear him obsessing over one report....”Read full review »
LizzieBurn1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/12/23
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“Serious overtones of Elizabeth Holmes coming from the evidence in the second inquiry - a collective effort, by those who knew the truth about the DNA yields, to conceal and squash the real story. Elizabeth Holmes is in jail because she swindled investors out of their money. QLD Health’s DNA lab...”Read full review »
sneakerhead01 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/12/23
“I’ve been such a supporter of this podcast - Shandee’s Story was brilliant and you’re expose into the problems at the DNA laboratory was top-notch. But your vilification of Dr Linzi Wilson Wilde - a woman who carried out a one week review of a project she had no involvement in - has pushed me...”Read full review »
appalledmother via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/12/23
“Was great, spot on until you start persecuting some poor woman who’s been dragged into this, nitpicking over minor anomalies. Yes- feel total outrage over what happened originally. Stick to that, but stop trying to divide the world into heroes and villains. . You’ve totally lost me. .”
Swiftly12345678910 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/01/23
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“Doctor who used to work at lab finds problems. Enquiry set up. Whistleblower unit set up as per doctors request. Then that doctor doesn’t use the whistleblower unit. Lack of credibility now”
Leefrost1980_lee via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/23
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“Been following from day one, if you love True Crime Podcasts, this is a must.
Well done to everyone involved to finding the truth and justice for Shandee and all victims of crime.”
Marieetta via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/07/23
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“This has been a great podcast along with Shandees story with such detailed investigation and analysis which resulted in such historic change in QLD. But your pursuit of Dr Linzi Wilson-Wilde in episode 11 was an absolute overreach and your play with semantics was beneath the team that has put...”Read full review »
Tim_010233 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/05/23
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“I have and continue to be a massive fan of the podcast and think it has been imperative in getting momentum leading to an enquiry. I admire Kirsty Wright…. However, I think the level of criticism directed at the acting CEO is unwarranted. It is simply not feasible for an expert to be able to get...”Read full review »
jiggii66 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/21/23
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“One of the best podcasts I have heard in a very long time!!
I really enjoyed this one, keep up the good work!”
Tayla1996 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/17/23
“On the content: Worst f#ing judge ever. Hope this case haunts him to the grave. The one comfort of this shameful miscarriage of justice is that it shed a light on a horrifying issue that has likely robbed the people of Queensland any reliable form of justice for years, if not over a decade....”Read full review »
Btp113 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/23
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“Speechless. Thank you Dr Wright .”
GillianE2019 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/09/23
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“Another incredible story of a young woman who has tragically lost her life, who has been let down by the system. Whilst devastating to find out how the lab has let not only Shandee but and all of the other victims who trusted them to do their job, it is fantastic to have put a spotlight onto the...”Read full review »
Richo737599 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/18/23
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“I’m scared to read as I’m only on episode 4 and I believe the killer is obvious.”
MaverickAbundance via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/23
“I have throughly enjoyed every episode, the details into events, dnd, police work and laboratory insufficiency’s is detailed and riveting. I love listening to Hedley Tomas, he is very natural and easy to listen to. It’s very much a shame that his voice is not the host of the legacy follow on...”Read full review »
Rubielou via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/20/23
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“Great and detailed storey Hadley.
What is really disappointing about this storey is how negligent the QLD DNA lab was in this case and also other cases.
Through their negligent practices, potential guilty people walk free and victims cases remain unsolved.
The QLD Government through their...”Read full review »
CJR_72 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/22/23
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“I really liked the story but after episode 8 it was a struggle. So much repetition about DNA, to simply say “we get it” the lab is the issue, the premier and health minister aren’t looking into it. The episodes can be much shorter with the key facts.”
Em T 12 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/13/23
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“Wow! I can not believe judges in Australia can have so much opinion or can infuse their own Defense of a defendant?! I thought the judge did a better job of getting John perros off then his defence lawyer! Isn’t that a biased trial?! This guy should get another trial on the basis that the judge...”Read full review »
Listener-unbiased via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/23
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“Shandee’s story is so beautifully narrated by Headley Thomas. It has been engaging, yet shocking hearing this story, and amazing the impact it has had on uncovering injustice in QLD’sc labs. I was not as into Shandee’s legacy, as it felt a bit drawn out and a bid to ride on the back of Shandee’s...”Read full review »
Miss Mel81 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/06/23
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“Shandee’s Legacy is an incredible follow up to Shandee’s Story. The outcome of the inquiry was a great sequel to the tragic story of Shandee’s murder. I look forward to stage 3 - perhaps a conviction.”
Potter1966 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/15/23
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“great story. flatware investigating. however the never ending repetition is tiring and makes the podcast increasingly boring and difficult to listen to. could have cut out half the time in the legacy part of the series”
meghan westerman via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/06/23
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“The research into the podcast and ongoing updates from the inquiry was excellent. The deep dive into the life of the victim Shandee allows us to really get a good understanding of shandee as a person. The crime was so brutal, callous and cruel. Those horrible text messages to her from her ex John...”Read full review »
Spillay86 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/05/23
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“Shandees Story was a ground breaking podcast and all those associated with it should be rightly celebrated. Shandees Legacy however is a let down. Full of unneeded repetition, backslapping and indulgent unrelated digressions which at times diminish the gravity of the inquiry”
Asswin via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/04/23
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“Wow - so interesting, and THANK YOU for all this hard work, because without it, how long would the farce of a QLD forensic lab have continued? Heads should roll!!! No doubt! Prominent positions like “Premier” - to name but one, have gone for a lot less than this type of ongoing incompetence and...”Read full review »
Terminator_seb via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/02/23
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“What a journey. Thank god for the podcast format and what it achieves in shining a light on serious issues like this!!!”
secure1960 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/02/23
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“Like the updates and the commentary. But the hyperbole and purple prose at times is distracting. Dante and Lepidoptera… too much, Matt.”
@amyyogabizcoach via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/17/22
“Loving Shandee’s Legacy. Appalling from all aspects. The DNA lab, the government, the injustice for Shandee and Olympia and who knows how many more, and John Peros is ever-the victim, isn’t he?”
BeeMezzzz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/17/22
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“Both Shandee’s Story and Shandee’s
Legacy are great podcasts, however, the melodramatic, overwrought flowery language from Matt Condon’s contributions are an unwelcome intrusion into otherwise great straightforward journalism.”
RealityChick39 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/16/22
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“Hats off to Dr. Wright and the whole team on this podcast standing behind Shandee.”
emmalemma2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/22
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“The creators do understand followed listen to every episode? Why is 85% of the most recent episode recycled material? Feels like a money grab and completely unnecessary.”
blow578999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
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“Surely, heads will roll and Shandee’s family will get some compensation for the lazy dangerous mistakes inflicted by the Queensland government?”
HoneyChicken55555 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/06/22
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“Amazing journalism from Headley and team. This is one of the best podcasts you’ll ever listen to. My heart goes out to Shandee’s family - no one should have to go through this much heartache. You deserve justice.
Are there any updates on retesting the original forensic samples??”
83brooke via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/30/22
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“Multiple “jaw dropping” moments in every single episode! Appreciate the excellent Shandee’s Legacy team making sense of the investigation, week by week. Thank you.”
joeyinc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/29/22
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“Words could never adequately express my respect and admiration for each person who has had any part of this podcast. Shandee has gone from victim to HERO for countless number of victims in the past, present and future. If not for Shandee, none of these unfathomable things done in the darkness...”Read full review »
ARM2376 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/22
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