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“Unsure why this podcast has so many bad reviews, I didn’t get a single ad. It is a well-told and insightful narrative. I would recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
TattyTed2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/23
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“I thought this was a very well-researched podcast with a lot of thought and passion put behind it. I appreciated that the narrator was more monotone with his voice because it felt more respectful. The narration was less dramatic than other true crime podcasts which i liked because it sounded more...”Read full review »
yrjssrksyrkrsky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/23
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“I liked this podcast but I don’t agree whith “the grimace” Jake made when admitting he murdered Hanna Mae I saw a gleeful smile he tried to stifle.”
123 lookat me via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/23
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“And sees the world for their cold, black and white facts; many of which he is proud to read off to you from public records searches he has done. Dave accepts these facts as they are, and in my opinion does not even see the potential for nuance in said facts. Also, the way he spoke about “illegal...”Read full review »
Legibby1982 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/23
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“The “moooore pink moon murders” guy that announces the break is terrifying. However, content is good.”
Roxxy Rocketfire via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/22
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“Someone did not do their homework before starting this podcast. Very bad!!! If you are going to put out a podcast about a true crime - DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!”
Cbgrcg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/22
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“I had already listened to the Piketon - Return to Pike County podcast which was a nail biter. Listening to this is just like waiting for something interesting to happen. He just reads a script with his own words and there’s no vocal fluctuation even. Sound effects were good, but overall pretty...”Read full review »
caryofil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/22
“Well done. I’ve learned so much more about the families, area and some insight I was not aware and he has accurate quotes of Jake’s past communication.”
khatcherlex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/22
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“Messy… and yeah boring. It could have been really good”
Skidt... via Apple Podcasts ·
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09/24/22
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“The writer and host does an excellent job here. I really learned a lot more about this sad case from this podcast.”
mygirlpearl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/22
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“I love the narrators tone and cadence, it reminds me of Listening to Kevin Costner in Dances With Wolves. I thought it was excellent in the deep dive into this very tragic case. I only disliked the voice of the man would took the listener to and from commercials that’s why I took away one star.”
Bethanygrace73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/22
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“I listened to this twice. Its a great story about an awful crime, focusing on the characters as much as the plot.”
yuo3990 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/22
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“I listened to probably 7 episodes, in order to gain a real understanding of the show. It’s the worst of true crime reporting/media all together. There was racism (a whole episode on an INCREDIBLY thin connection to cartel ties culminating in the narrator following random Mexican Americans...”Read full review »
cassianchicken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/22
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“This could be good, the writing is mostly interesting and the case is gripping–the descriptions are lovely and the sense of place is extremely well established. But it's basically read in a monotone and I found I couldn't keep my focus because of how dull the delivery is.”Read full review »
beatleyamc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/22
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“The case is very interesting but being (obviously) read to gets old fast and the background noises are super annoying. Could be a great pod but the quality isn’t there yet. Supposedly 11 episodes but episodes 5 and 7 are the exact same and listed twice.”
Sunshine716 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/22
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“As other reviewers, far too many ads that are so loud and break through the calm tone suddenly like a frog horn. But worse still, with 8 deaths, host should have found a way for the listener to grasp who all the people were, where they were found, and help me understand the various relationships...”Read full review »
orbitamba via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/22
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“This podcast is one of the best one’s so far! Not sure why the rating is so low, a lot of great information, unless it’s the Wagner fan’s are reviewing this podcast!!”
Cvcbbcbjhbbj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/22
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“This is done so well - the reporting, investigation is completed on the ground - in Pike County, in the courtroom. Interviews are with locals. It is interesting and informative. I’ve listened to other podcasts on this case but I think this is the best.”
Carla703 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/22
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“There’s good information here, but the production value needs work. It’s hard to understand the phone calls, not because of the accents, but because the quality of the audio is fuzzy. The commercials are entirely too loud.”
Molliekay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/22
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“Never heard of these murders before. Great research and telling of the families histories. Take a listen … you won’t regret it!”
JLM017 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/22
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“The research is solid here. Host is a little dull but the story is compelling so it’s fine. But whomever picked the ads should be fired — it is in INCREDIBLY poor taste to advertise guns on a show about a family being shot to death.”
Aribroo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/22
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“Great podcast!”
themissus12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/22
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“I learned so much about the Rhoden and Wagner families. Really interesting. Really like narrator/writer.”
jungian ann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/22
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“Simply love the immersion research you did.”
RabunMtnGal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/22
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“I remembered when these tragic murders occurred. This podcast was a good recounting of events as well as a update.”
BarryOB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/22
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“The speaker is so monotone and sounds like he is just reading a script. It’s hard to listen to or be interested in. Also sometimes it feels childish, such as referring to “the bad guys” Other things seem overly romanticized or just odd such as saying something like “I pictured the bodies in the...”Read full review »
Apptastic1106 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/22
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“So it seems well-researched, and the writing is fine. However, the production is weird. The choice to have like a Svenghoulie type doing announcements is straight up confounding, and the host’s voice sounds like when you’re in middle school, and the teacher calls on the quiet guy who hates...”Read full review »
Pidgefancy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/16/22
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“Raterman does first-rate and comprehensive research into aspects of this case that have been largely ignored because of shocking nature of the crimes involved and the often-sensationalized twists and turns of the investigation, arrests, and prosecution. Very helpful podcast for those who want to...”Read full review »
queenofswords104 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/22
“Having the author tell the story that he investigated, studied, lived, and wrote is it’s strength. A horrible crime brought to light.”
ChuckItunes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
“David does a great job of weaving together all the complexities of the various family dynamics and different directions this story takes. Enjoyable throughout, and I hope there will be more episodes when the trial(s) conclude!”
Amy McMahon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/22
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“Interesting events with lots of questions. The hosts voice is pretty monotone and there is a fair amount of repeating things earlier said. There’s a hilarious amount of sound effects in the background… I’m going to try a few more and see how it shapes up..”
randomrochon via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/09/22
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“Not sure how many podcasts the host has done but I’m sure he will get better and better, BUT PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD …get rid of that announcer!!!!! That voice is the most annoying I have heard yet! It does not match this podcast or the host! I can’t even listen to it I have to fast forward...”Read full review »
Rin Michelle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/22
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“Narrator is a fan of inserting sound effects which are more annoying than useful. Felt like he was trying to imitate other podcasts that feature more live interviews etc. A few episodes could have been left out where he just rattled off history that didn’t really enhance the story in any way. I...”Read full review »
jennyfromMN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/22
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“If you want to learn about this story listen to piketon massacre. This host is so boring, seems like he is just reading from a script. He’s also completely accepting of all of the evidence and the state’s case, without asking questions or addressing any holes. Just not good journalism.”
tmon92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/22
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“A middle of the road 3 star podcast. Tho had to take a star off because there’s way too many ads. Like mega ads”
kiwibloke007 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
05/05/22
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“The “host” of this podcast sounded like he was reading off of a piece of paper. This was brutal to listen to. If you want to listen to a better podcast about this interesting story go listen to “Piketon Massacre.”
This podcast made an incredibly grotesque and incredible story sound bland and...”Read full review »
jekeidockeid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/22
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“This story could be really interesting, but I gave up because the rapid slew of ads that kept cutting in made it impossible to follow along. The podcast isn’t even edited so the story cuts around the ads in a dramatic or coherent way, it just gets cut into with no warning.”
elizunseelie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/03/22
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“Kudos to a great, professional journalist. Do yourself a favor and listen to this podcast, you won’t be disappointed”
circargus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/22
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“As mentioned it felt like the Narrator was reading direct from a statistical sheet and also his voice is not good enough to hold the audience.
Looking forward to Season 2 of the Piketon Massacre which does a much better job on these murders.
Also 8 minutes of ads for 29 minute episode (21 mins...”Read full review »
guinness via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/26/22
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“Seems like an interesting podcast but probably won’t listen to the rest because the number of adverts is insane”
Site For Sore Eyes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/26/22
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“How can an professional, adult journalist use the term "bad guys" so many times and not know how stupid it sounds?”Read full review »
Egg of Misery via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/22
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“Lots of info on the characters & families involved. A Definite Deep Dive. And it is solved by the end which is a Bonus”
Cshelznsunsets via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/22
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“I want to love this podcast but I’m having trouble following the story.”
kmj924 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/22
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“Like the monotone voice and the voice sounding like Vincent Price. Great research. Please do more!”
mebcr24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/22
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“This is a familiar case told in such a different way! Love it!”
Pretendersfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/22
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“Seems like the narrator doesn't understand poor people. Seems tone deaf, praises life struggles as a personality trait as opposed to a life thrust on them, very romanticized view of the situations every person is dealing with. A privileged narration. Also doesn’t seem to have a lot of info or...”Read full review »
vdoubleyew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/22
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“David Raterman really captures the theme of Pike County, where I reside. He has a journalistic approach to the entire podcast and spent countless hours to make it. Anyone who doesn’t like the way he speaks and stops listening to the podcast because of that alone has to be an uneducated fool,...”Read full review »
Wolfegirl77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/22
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