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“I feel like this could have been like 3 episodes. It’s very repetitive.”
REEBZ27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/24
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“Gives some great insights into the statistics of women suicides and their methods- has made me want to revisit some historical facts in my own family tree! Excellent podcast”
😇angle hearts via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
12/28/23
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“Love the show but I need to correct the intro, it isn't War in Israel it is Occupied Palestine and it is in fact a genocide.”Read full review »
LINNYMAC75 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/24/23
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“It’s confusing , and the acting is REALLY , REALLY BAD!”
Mel belllllll via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/13/23
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“First episode goes into ridiculous amount of (boring) detail without even setting up a background.”
Listener 99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/22/23
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“I could not make it to the end. So all over the shop. And repetitive. Sue needed Hedley Thomas in the case. He is thorough, methodical and narrates beautifully. The narrator here is so harsh and does not have a voice for podcasting.🥴”
Deweazes via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/21/23
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“A great thorough and factual podcast”
Weeds are flowers via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
10/09/23
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“Did anyone else notice when Alison was talking to that junior officer at his home in cairns he referred to Ken as Kenny? Who uses someone’s nickname if you don’t know the person well? Suss.”
Stacement via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/02/23
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“This at times is so frustrating and I would love to know the answer to how/what would the police have done differently in same situation today?
Assumptions by police and witnesses led to one result omitting any evidence or seeking it to rule out suicide. I want to believe that I would have a...”Read full review »
Haidees via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/27/23
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“Just can’t stop listening to any podcast Alison Sandy puts out there. Really interesting story though tragic. These deep dives by Alison and Bryan shed light on unsolved disturbing, complicated cases that need attention and answers. These victims and their families need some kind of justice -...”Read full review »
tgiw21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/23
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“I found this podcast through The Lady Vanishes. I am equally appalled by the rush to suicide verdict on a US case concerning 18 yr old Tiffany Valiante supposedly hit by a train and covered in Unsolved Mysteries Season 3. This podcast I’m finding is useful in understanding this worldwide problem...”Read full review »
. ChelsBels . via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/15/23
“He starts his career undertaking investigations based on poorly founded assumptions and ends it in a rant based on poorly founded assumptions.
The rookie cop never did learn to think objectively did he? A rookie we could all forgive .. but his attitude is a disgrace as a seasoned senior...”Read full review »
MadDogNOz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/09/23
“This podcast is repetitive, biased and draws subjective conclusions.”
Tania White 3023 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/04/23
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“I found this podcast slow and struggled with the host’s bias towards a story that may or may not be there. It’s sad but reality appears to be that a crappy investigation was done way back when it happened and the family will likely never know for sure if it was suicide. Because the host is so...”Read full review »
paulac1989 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/23/23
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“Love Alison Sandy podcasts great investigative work on both The Lay Vanishes, A Shot in the Dark. Want more podcasts from Alison and Bryan Seymore”
Jdaily01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/23
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“Audio is too fast, irritating”
rather not say my name 🐍 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/15/23
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“I think he doth protest too much, and he’s not exactly convincing.
No wonder Gwen’s family are deeply suspicious.”
LizAnne S via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/14/23
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“Started off well but it just goes on and on repeating the same bits of information. Couldn’t make it to the end.”
qoutvydcb via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/01/23
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“Alison is tenacious as ever. I enjoyed this podcast and hope that Sue will get a satisfactory resolution to her sister’s death. A little too much unnecessary repetition of the same facts over and over in my opinion to give 5 stars but worth listening to nonetheless”
Ken257430 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/30/23
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“This is THE worst true crime pod cast I’ve ever listened too. The novelist (as she is obviously a fiction writer) was so biased in her reporting and editing of this. At no time did she give any balance to the story. She fuelled the delusion of the poor grieving sister of the victim. The sister...”Read full review »
Lincovic78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/29/23
“Detailed podcast, well organised and presented. It is a shame it is spoilt by intrusive, irritating music that overlays the speech, especially when detailed facts are presented.”
JFGCH8 via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
05/27/23
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“Far too much build up before giving us any actual information”
Patricia B R via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/26/23
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“Well produced and extremely interesting. Worth a listen”
David Rhys via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/22/23
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“I feel very sorry for the family that they lost a loved one, but this is definitely not a murder. Journalism absolutely trashing police and making a story out of something that really just isn’t there. This was a suicide with a desperate family trying to blame someone for the death. Sad, but...”Read full review »
Dalmatian Doll via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/15/23
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“Really enjoying the presentation of this mystery. It is however deeply and profoundly unsettling to hear QLD Police describe family members as mentally ill and declaring that the investigations should not be questioned. History clearly tells us that they should be questioned as regularly as...”Read full review »
CJ Cave via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/11/23
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“Sadly too much music and sound effects. Disrespectful, as it shows that this is for entertainment not answers for families.”
FiLovesBooks via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/07/23
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“Excellent to see this podcaster withstand the “nothing to see here” blowtorch. The way they painted the dead woman’s sister as mentally ill for keeping asking questions is appalling.”
Claudecrowe via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/30/23
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“Amazing investigative work and great storytelling.”
Megan D 45 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/23
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“Another really sad story and I feel it has been affected by Police inadequacies and mishandling of the crime scene. Their aggressive manner to cover their arses is abhorrent actions and I’m pleased you have been able to bring this to light for the family”
Auwombat via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/29/23
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“Big USA fan of The Lady Vanishes. This podcast is not up to that standard. It unfortunately preys on the guilt of the sister of a woman who killed herself and on a poorly executed police investigation. They try to twist immaterial open questions (ownership of the gun) or facts (the prior child...”Read full review »
jea329 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Thank goodness for the grit and determination of Alison Sandy to broadcast the atrocities and failings in police investigations/ coronial inquest into the very suspicious death of Gwen Grover.
What a great person to have in your corner when people are faced with overbearing and overriding...”Read full review »
McPhiesdaughter via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/19/23
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“I really enjoy true crime and cold case stuff. This one feels like the journalist is really trying to make something out of not much.”
hbuesnvv via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/18/23
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“Started off promising but now find this podcast a bit drawn out. Lots of repeat information and, what feels like, padding out to make an episode.”
Jules10092 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/17/23
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“If the rude, aggressive policeman who shouted over the narrator’s attempts to speak to him and listened instead he might have learned something. Fortunately he has retired as he is obviously a dinosaur - demonstrated by his insistence that despite the procedures not having being followed the...”Read full review »
Helly UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/17/23
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“Has anyone considered that maybe the 19 year old that found the body saw she was dead and reached in to take her handbag which knocked her over and he dropped the bag on top of the seat?”
DOEHEAD453 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/17/23
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“Excellent again. Such good reporting by Alison Sandy. I listened to every episode of the Lady Vanishes too and am convinced that podcasts like these make a difference. The Teacher’s Pet got a conviction after 40 years and Shandee’s Story led to an investigation into the Forensic Laboratory in qld.”
bub_by via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/17/23
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“Leave it to the professional journalists Alison.”
Sckrizie via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/16/23
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“Amazing investigating. Great podcast Alison. Ed Kimbacker seems very sure and a bit suspicious to me.”
historiesmysteries via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/12/23
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“Wow! What hope do victims and victim’s families have with people like retired Detective Ed Kinbacher. Disgraceful! What an appalling attitude towards families trying to find peace and truth. Keep fighting for truth wherever that may lead.”
DeeH1971 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/09/23
“Enjoyed ‘The Lady Vanishes’ and this podcast also seems very interesting. It is right this case is looked at again and that justice is sought for Gwen. However, perhaps there is a need to reflect on the out-dated terminology and language used around suicide so as not to perpetuate stigma...”Read full review »
Medlo26 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/06/23
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“Great podcast but as for your pre podcast asking people to contact Lifeline if it’s triggering, I have called them and can never get through to anyone. Not your fault, just saying”
suzep71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/05/23
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“This podcast -in my opinion- illustrates the snowball effect of many errors of procedure. There are some concerning attitudes that seem defensive rather than reflective- from police that is. Unexplored inconsistencies abound in witnesses evidence and statements.
While, as another reviewer...”Read full review »
energy singing along via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/03/23
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“Interesting and well researched Podcast. Thank-you.”
Quince 1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/02/23
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“Sadly I don’t think this podcast will give Gwen’s family any answers. The presenters are exaggerating discrepancies from witnesses for a tragedy that happened 38 years ago. Some minor discrepancies are repeated ad nauseum.”
C Beanie via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/01/23
“This podcast is interesting enough but the language used concerning suicide is outdated and insensitive. The presenter refers several times (I’ve only listened to a couple of episodes) to Evelyn “committing suicide”. That phrase is very outdated, stigmatising and has associations to suicide...”Read full review »
Christie1978 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/30/23
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