Justice for Shelli
I have lived in Laramie and was born in Wyoming. I can understand some of Barker’s issues with Laramie but it was too much to compare it to Kabul? Like really? She comes off very privileged and does little to recognize her bias. She seemed more concerned with her personal connections to the story than the victim and her family. No plausible explanation as to why Shelli was murdered, no motive. few details about the crime scene were explained. Barker went totally soft on the main suspect when given the chance to interview him and his wife, despite their stories changing. Did he and Shelli ever interact prior to the murder? Why did he spend so much time away from his wife at his friends apartment? Why did you lie about killing people? Lots of questions could have been asked and she just,,,didnt?? It almost felt like she wanted to prove him innocent. Barker also acted very sketchy and cold in interviews with witnesses and others, especially Michelle. She even kind of makes fun of her at one point. She also basically tells her that her memory is wrong. The nerve!!! You weren’t there!! You’re telling me to believe shadily obtained police “evidence” over Michelle’s decades of fear and grief?? And then she tries to make a point about memory and infallibility when she cannot even prove that her memory is incorrect. The racism was handled carelessly as well. The case is still unsolved and all Barker managed to do was try to embarrass and discredit witnesses while generalizing an entire town because of high school angst. Also i dont trust Laramie PD for a second. They have had numerous scandals and i would not be at all surprised to hear of a coverup. Why Barker doesn’t consider this more strongly is beyond me, especially since she’s such a hater. Like why wouldn’t you go after the police department of the town you describe as “mean?”
Atnsjt via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/17/23
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The podcast was fine, I liked the journalist, story was entertaining enough. Let’s be honest, most of these reviews are from the residents of Wyoming lol. Looks like you guys are having a hard time hearing what the outside world thinks of ya bahaha. Totally worth the listen.
jennamarieree via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/26/23
Kim’s hatred of Laramie overshadows her reporting. Raised my kids there. Great people, great town. Every city has issues, but compared to NYC it’s heaven. She finally admits in the last episode that she actually met some nice people in Laramie. When you are that biased maybe you shouldn’t be...Read full review »
Ljenkmd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/26/23
The story sounds interesting, but the way it’s presented is super slow and choppy… the zoom audio makes the dialog awkward. Couldn’t finish it.
Meehash1971 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/25/23
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