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“Interesting as a recap of the case for those (like me) who know it only by reputation. But despite the makers’ insistence of their clear-eyed neutrality (in presenting an experiment to assess visibility while driving at night, which fails to prove that a prosecution witness’s evidence was...”Read full review »
Ben Sequoia via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/30/24
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“Thoroughly enjoyed this professionally presented podcast with such a highly emotive and sad situation. Well written and well presented with as much information as possible allowing you an immersive look into this sad and distressing case. Heartfelt sorrow for those poor kids and their mum.”
Lana name already-taken via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/02/24
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“I was taught about cough syncope at medical school in 1984. This is truly shocking. How can “experts” get it so wrong and be so arrogant? Hats off to the podcast team for shining a light on this tragic case.”
Kilometre Zero via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/30/24
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“A compelling and well researched and told look into this tragedy.”
Hodgo6 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/27/24
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“Wow Mr Bachelard, this is the highest quality journalism, unbiased in the pursuit of truth.”
@thefastestonenz via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/17/24
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“I listen to lots of podcasts and have seen this particular story.
I thought this is the guy that killed his children out of revenge without knowing the full story.
I’m so glad I finally listened to your podcast .
As a father myself I try and put myself in Robert’s situation.
It is impossible to...”Read full review »
Roy 1964 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/12/24
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“I started listening to this with no knowledge of the case. I soon realised that this is pointless. He clearly did it- he had a history of coercive behaviours, made no effort to save his children, asked for cigarettes and wanted to tell his ex wife that her children were in the river. Save your...”Read full review »
bezerus via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/11/24
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“Loving this podcast. Cough Syncope is real. When I was a smoker I had 3 episodes of this, it is scary.”
Caboolture Lady via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/11/24
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“As someone not familiar with this case I was intrigued to hear how this would unfold. The fact that someone’s behaviour (whether perceived as good or bad) after an event like this can play a large part in conviction is worrying. I am keen to know if in the days, weeks, months or years after the...”Read full review »
KelliGuiney via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/07/24
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“This feels like an attempt by the journalist to be seen to champion an “innocent man” in a high profile case (great way to get listeners). It is not at the level of journalism I’ve come to expect and appreciate from The Age. I’ll admit to being uncomfortable about the subject of this podcast from...”Read full review »
SallyJane22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/04/24
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“Poses some very interesting opposing theories. I believe some people have rated this podcast poorly because they have not listened to it and just plainly want to dismiss any thought that he may be innocent. There appears to be a lot of junk evidence used in his conviction and how the testimony of...”Read full review »
PrivateAye via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/01/24
“The podcast doesn’t really live up to the premise at all - that an innocent man has been put in jail. The evidence presented in the podcast is very selective and interpreted in a way that doesn’t even provide any compelling reason why the judgment should be disturbed.
Quite tellingly, it starts...”Read full review »
biting_mammal via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/28/24
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“Love the show, but what about Chris Watts or Scott Peterson? They went from zero to 100. What about Susan Smith or Andrea Yates? Lori Vallow?”
Tbmeade via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/24
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“I have no idea why time and effort has gone into cherry picking evidence to try to prove a man who has killed his three children as innocent…the man committed Filicide to punish Cindy for the rest of her short life, what’s next a podcast to try to prove Aurthur Freemen didn’t kill Darcey?”
Ameliapwc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/18/24
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“As I said I won’t listen to this rubbish. I love true crime podcasts but won’t be listening to this..,”
Delulu journalism via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/14/24
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“Regardless of your views, it’s a great listen and raises some very interesting questions”
Adam the warrior via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/12/24
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“Everyone says speak up and be smart about recognising abusers of women and children. Yet in this case we are being asked to put proven facts aside and cast this man alongside Folbigg and Chamberlain. Both of whom were treated terribly because they are women, mind you.
Why the massive effort to...”Read full review »
mellly-Q via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/11/24
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“Absolutely wild to think this was in any way needed given he was convicted, twice, on this evidence. Remind me again how far he drove to get to the damn with no braking? Please. Maybe your time would be better spent investigating a worthwhile case?”
jessilouiseb via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/07/24
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“There aren’t a lot of people wanting to entertain the idea that this was an accident. I don’t either but The point of the podcast for me is introducing the idea of doubt. After listening I believe there is doubt. As to whether it’s more than reasonable doubt that is for others to decide but it’s...”Read full review »
Awesome broader collie via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/28/24
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“I do much prefer a Podcast with a point of view and this has one based on scientific evidence. And so much better than some other “trial by podcast” that seek to try folks BEFORE they’ve been to trial (eg Teachers Pet). It seems so much more virtuous to use Podcasts to right the wrongs of justice...”Read full review »
Doodle’s Dad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/24
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“The whole podcast try’s to give explanations of why this man is innocent?!?!? The investigators that were involved have a lifetime of study and on hand experience, countless numbers of them. You, some half wit journalist wants to dispute all of that and try and paint a picture of an innocent man?...”Read full review »
hurtytoday via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/26/24
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“This podcast thoroughly attempts to question the evidence. However there is much more than legal “ facts” in cases such as these. The truth is in his psychology and his motive. He drove into the dam. He didn’t do this to get back at Cindy. He did this to try and get her back. Cindy had lost her...”Read full review »
YancoGlen via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/14/24
“This podcast and everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves. All in the name of ratings. Cindy isn’t alive to speak for herself. You have cherry picked the evidence and left out so many crucial facts.
Two juries found this monster guilty. He wanted to hurt Cindy in the worst way possible-...”Read full review »
Rosie (that cat girl) via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/13/24
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“I really struggle to support the comparison between Lindie Chamberlain & Kathleen Foilbigg. I think this was terribly out of line. The fact that there was a ‘fabulous world renown scientist’ going to shut down the science was also very over stated. I didn’t find anything in this podcast that...”Read full review »
Allyoup77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/12/24
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“The first episode is so grossly bias I came to the reviews to see if anything emerges thats worth my time.
Evidently it isnt.
When are we gonna wake up and allow the facts to inform our knowledge that nice, loving men can commit heinous acts of domestic violence?
Farquharson wasnt convicted...”Read full review »
tracey_mole via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/11/24
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“This episode seems to go against the evidence. The car did take a while to fill with water as the two younger boys had been unstrapped from their car seats by their older brother in the front seat, who was also half out of the car. And what about the fact the car headlights were switched off...”Read full review »
Illana.m via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/09/24
“There is so much confirmation bias and unjust faith in the legal system displayed, especially in the final episode. Three children are at the absolute center of this and they rarely get mentioned. So little analysis of the philosophical position of justice, juries and ignoring the victim to focus...”Read full review »
trexmonster via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/08/24
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“After listening to nearly all of this podcast I came away really disappointed. Instead of a an impartial and balanced review of the evidence in this case - the series tried very hard to convince me that this father is innocent. All the way through. I have no idea of where I stand because I only...”Read full review »
Andomthoughts via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/08/24
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“It’s not as bloated as some podcasts, the storytelling is done well. It’s certainly a tragic story where nearly all of the family have now died. The evidence presented is interesting but often seems focused on things that could be possible but don’t seem likely, and picking at the anomalies. They...”Read full review »
Claudecrowe via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/08/24
“I can’t believe people reasoning “there’s so much DV why would you examine this”. Insane to potentially let an innocent man rot because other people are guilty of something? Irrational.
I enjoyed the podcast, even though it was hard to hear. I def think a retrial is required.”
SarzyBarzy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/08/24
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“Great podcast. I did not know this case and I found the podcast explained the causes for concern well. It didn’t repeat things over and over as many similar podcasts do.”
alfred/ted via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/08/24
“Why open these wounds up again? You clearly aren’t from our community. Even though Cindy and the three boys are passed away, Cindy’s youngest son she had with Steven has to have his heart ripped open again listening to his late mum’s biggest pain when he grew up never knowing his three big...”Read full review »
Eilishdeavalon via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/07/24
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“Robert Farquharson is guilty, his actions were calculated, as a parent or even as an onlooker there would be no way you would leave your children in that dam, strangers have died going into water to save children they didn’t even know. Listening to him on this podcast so calm, whilst watching the...”Read full review »
CatherinePatricia via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/07/24
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“I remember this case very well. And
I aways thought guilty with the information I had via the media at the time. This podcast absolutely makes me question some of the evidence.
The way he acted after the accident cemented guilt in a lot of minds.
I wish this podcast went into more detail about...”Read full review »
Sasgoes via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/06/24
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“Well done on bringing this case back into public focus. So sad. So tragic.”
Emz3184 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/06/24
“Trying to paint Farqueson as a Lindy Chamberlin or Kathleen Folbigg is as in poor taste as using the poor dead mothers voice before the EVIDENCE changed her mind.
There is no new or compelling evidence to support a claim of innocence, just some BS hypotheses and grade school experiments the...”Read full review »
Even they're generous via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/06/24
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“Huge fan of podcasts of this format - of journalists questioning the legal process. This podcast feels quite one sided though, focusing on rather weak or questionable ‘faults’ in the investigation. Not convinced that any new and compelling evidence has been unconverted to overturn this conviction…”
Mattrov via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/06/24
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“I’ve never really heard of this case before and it’s fascinating reading all the one star reviews from people who made up their minds long ago.
This story is another example of Australian police “investigating” cases that they have already made their minds up on and skewing “evidence” to suit...”Read full review »
Pixieness via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/06/24
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“I’m surprised at the opinions of the negative reviews… I found this podcast well structured and compelling. Yes it is clear that the narrative told is advocating for his innocence but I don’t think they’re trying to hide that or tell both sides of the story with a bias towards one side. I find it...”Read full review »
Natsreview via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/06/24
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“Did we rush to condemn this man? After listening, I think there's certainly reasonable doubt. I hope the courts will reconsider. When I think of the boys, there is some comfort that maybe their dad was also a victim in this terrible tragedy.”Read full review »
Anna_1981 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/04/24
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“Can’t get past the obvious bias of this ‘investigative journalist’. The memory expert on episode 3 sums this podcast up - proudly discussing how her research falsely implanted traumatic experiences in the memories of children! No self awareness at all or awareness of the effect on the community...”Read full review »
Stef1708 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/04/24
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“We need to spend this much time and effort on this bloke when a woman is murdered every week by a domestic partner.”
Nomster86 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/04/24
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“I have completely changed my mind about this case. More than reasonable doubt about his guilt. Excellent journalism.”
trimster111 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/02/24
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“This podcast is so bad that I have to believe it’s by design. The interview with the “expert” on child killers in Episode 4 sums the show up perfectly. Heard of Farquharson? Nah. And it’s funny how these academic experts could be relied upon, but not the very credentialed one who testified...”Read full review »
Dr Nira Cain via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/01/24
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“Just because we have an epidemic of DV in Australia doesn’t mean that those re-examining a case are engaged in “covering for men” or that no person should be afforded an opportunity to question the system, process or outcomes. People who hold such views cannot be trusted to be objective or to...”Read full review »
Hold The Fries via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/01/24
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“Shame on you “The Age” for painting such a bias picture of a jealous man that has already been convicted TWICE of killing his children, when in Australia we have an epidemic of male violence against women/children right now.
Especially now that Cindy Gambino is no longer here to defend...”Read full review »
Sky__________ via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/01/24
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“Good listen but What about the lights/ignition being turned off? Handbrake on. Casefile ep on this case paints a much clearer picture.”
carishs via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/30/24
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