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“I think that Laura has a lot of empathy, curiosity, tact, and bravery. She’s bringing important cold cases to light and helps the public gain knowledge and understanding. Great work keep it coming.”
Hellotherehandsome via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/21/24
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“Nothing new revealed and soft interviews with suspect. Season 1 ends with nothing resolved as if a day named after lisa is an ending. Pass.”
NickNameNanoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/24
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“Very well done. Some complain about the slow narrating, but I love it. Gives me time to process the very important information before more is being told. Well done, well done - Don’t stop :)”
FactJunkie250 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/13/24
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“Re: Amber. Such a sad story. Lots of interviews with friends which describe Amber, but not a lot of detail about the evidence or the lack of. I have so many questions after listening. I expected Laura would touch on these obvious questions within the podcast.”
tee eff arr via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/06/24
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“This could be a good podcast but I can’t get past the weird, robotic narration.”
Marlowe94 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
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“I really want to listen to all seasons because the stories are so compelling but the story telling is so robotic and broken up I feel like I’m listening to AI. It’s hard for me to focus on the details.”
MSW1992 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/30/24
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“Great subject matter, very sad case and I thought the host was educated about the case and did a thorough job researching and reporting. However (and unfortunately this However pretty much negates all of that good stuff I just wrote), the middle episodes of like 3-9 are pretty much pointless...”Read full review »
M. Dickerson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
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“The Dunahee podcast shocked me. I believe the realtor and I trust the gut instinct of the retired police officer. I think the solution to this crime was there all along.”
Slim and healthy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/11/24
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“I could be biased because I’m born and raised on the island and so was my father, but this podcast is amazing I can listen to it over and over. My father helped look for Michael when he went missing so when I talked to him about that season it brought back so many memories for him. This podcast...”Read full review »
off1426 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/22/24
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“The narration of this is terrible.”
Only Sane Floridian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/24
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“One of the best true crime podcasts out there! Gets straight to the point and speaks clearly and not robotic. You hear from the victims loved ones but not too much where it’s the whole episode. Really good podcast!!”
nicolenoelle890 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/24
“Domestic violence, drug abuse, alcoholism, fatherless children, aloof parenting, kids having kids, poor education, generations of living under government subsidized care, police departments incapable of communicating with one another, community members refusing to speak with the police…the list...”Read full review »
Elan S K via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/24
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I’m nine (9) do😥🥺☹️😟 via Apple Podcasts ·
United Arab Emirates ·
05/27/24
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“I really enjoy listening to Island Crime. I grew up on the island and never knew about Lisa Marie Young, the missing men or Michael Dunahee, until I was in my 20s and fell in love with this podcast. I listen to many true crime podcasts, and Laura’s voice is one of my top 3 favourite to listen to....”Read full review »
Kdddddd56776 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/25/24
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“Each season focuses on a different crime, or several crimes that appear to share a connection. While I live in Toronto and have only very occasionally visited British Columbia (where the crimes took place) the fact that the series involves victims, cities and police forces that are all Canadian...”Read full review »
DEB401 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/22/24
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“Really good ethical journalism. All seasons are very well done. A true crime must listen.”
Lozen16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/24
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“Nancy is a true professional and I appreciate the change of pace from the standard spurious approach to true crime. Great work.”
ElizabethSandman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/24
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“I love this podcast pls don’t ever stop! I live in Vancouver island and love this stuff!”
Trudy Amazing via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/16/24
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“I find the part where Lisa goes into foster care quite ambiguous and certainly not well explored. A teenager doesn’t just go into care just because the parents are arguing! It just doesn’t make sense. Either explain something for what it is or what you think it is, or just leave il, don’t even...”Read full review »
&@59 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/07/24
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“Thank you Laura for doing the podcast, as I live on the island now but was gone for 30 years at one point in my life. I have found your Podcasts very informational and at times very sad for all the lives cut so short, and the mysteries around what happened. I know you live in Port Alberni now. I...”Read full review »
Bigkingtoad via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/03/24
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“.this show went way downhill fast. By episode 5, Laura Palmer is using really generalizing language to talk about sex work. As a former sexworker myself, I can promise you people don't just do that work to make some guy happy. Having someone book your clients can be a form of protection and...”Read full review »
Pidgefancy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/30/24
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“Well done but paints a bleak picture of Vancouver island police competency”
Boubs1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/24
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“Well-researched and good to hear from the families. Portraits of the victims are respectful and in-depth. But the narrator’s slow and staccato speaking style can be irritating.”
Sadie Kobay via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/28/24
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“Kudos to you on your reporting of Michael’s disappearance. This report brought chills, especially the brown van man, it sure hits too close to home! It’s so disappointing that our local police refuse to cooperate in an investigation that went so seriously wrong. Our daughter was only 3-mths old...”Read full review »
Valleyview68 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/20/24
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“Breaking news folks, if you drive or work for drugs, and for a thug like this Sean thug, a life long criminal, a drug dealer, just a general stupid thug, your life could be in danger, or is this news to some of you? this native fella that got out alive, count your lucky stars, and stay the hell...”Read full review »
Mullyman2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/09/24
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“…about a really important story. I hope all your work leads to some answers in this case. I know from experience that the Nanaimo RCMP hasn’t always taken sexual assault seriously. Good on you for holding their feet to the fire.”
BloodyFrustrated1111 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/03/24
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“Just found this podcast and am so impressed. Laura Palmer has done her research so professionally. Looking forward to the other seasons.”
Skwilcox65 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“I have listened to many true crime podcasts but I love the way you do yours. You get right in there and get some answers and you don’t give up. I wish you weren’t all the way across Canada as I am an advocate for a local missing man and no one is talking. Anyways keep the great content coming. ❤️”
Shellz67x via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/02/24
“I really enjoy this podcast, it’s well researched, the attention to details is so well down but the music in the background is really annoying. It’s too loud and doesn’t serve any purpose. I cannot tune it out when i listen to the stories. The only thing negative i have to say about this! Please...”Read full review »
andyg09173748 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/03/23
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“Excellent podcast. Just a little hard to navigate through the sequence of episode.”
CLllQc via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/22/23
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“This podcast can’t be called investigative journalism. I listened to season 5 over the course of about a week. When I finished, I went back and checked to make sure I didn’t somehow skip/miss some episodes…nope, there just wasn’t any meat to this story. The whole season is comprised of a few...”Read full review »
Arizona151515 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/23
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“I am from the island although I don’t live there anymore. I await every new story and every episode. I am particularly haunted by Lisa’s story. So many things went wrong that night and there were so many opportunities to intervene and help her. I hope the cases get solved. Thanks for your great...”Read full review »
Squashie365 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/25/23
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“I have listened to all your podcasts all your series including the last one whiskey Creek. You always do such a professional job so interesting so well done. Thank you”
"L"724 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/07/23
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“Just not interesting and doesn’t give any new information beyond episode one.”
Sarahgills via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/27/23
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“A content warning for all the animal abuse would have been nice.”
candiedisland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/23
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“This podcast is very well done, thoroughly investigated, and respectful to the victims and there families. Well done!”
Kvjo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“It’s obvious what happened. It’s tragic that Amber was murdered by Justin and then he took his own life.”
MaverickAbundance via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/23
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“Excellent podcast and reporting .
My wife and I moved from Kelowna and little did I know about these mysteriously missing souls in the island . It’s excellent reporting like yours that puts pressure onto people that do have information and need to speak up , to give closure for the friends and...”Read full review »
Joey Catalan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/26/23
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“I am glad I stumbled on this podcast. I’m listening to season five right now. The story is very interesting, intriguing and human. The host doesn’t just focus on the story, but also tries to give background on the individuals involved. Their feelings, motivations, fears, faults and lives.
There...”Read full review »
MydnyghtRayvyn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/23
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“Started listening to the Whiskey Creek episodes as it’s 10 minutes from where I live. Now I’m listening to them all. Laura tells an incredible story with deep research and compelling personal perspectives to each case. We are very fortunate to have this podcast series for our island community.”
pbr76 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/11/23
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“Excellent podcast and MAJOR shout out to Pink Mountain Michael. Need more men like him ♥️”
van isle listener via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/07/23
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“When I seen this podcast it definitely caught my attention as I grew up on the island. Laura delivers these news events from the island with the victims at the forefront. She is very well spoken and keeps the news events in chronological order. I can invision the areas of the island in my mind...”Read full review »
GMAN0444 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/27/23
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“I finally started this podcast after finishing so many others... I heard this pod was good, but the negative reviews deterred me. Now I wish I hadn't waited to give it a listen — the problem is with the reviewers, not the host. This pod is excellent. I started with season 5, now working my...”Read full review »
Not even into vid games! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/23
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“A true crime story close to home and told in a way that held my attention till the end. A great podcast overall.”
Ayhicks via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/19/23
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“I’m not in Canada and I got completely sucked in. Laura delves right in. She doesn’t sugar coat the people involved and asks the uncomfortable questions. I also appreciate that she doesn’t selfishly dramatize or false report. She unrolls the facts in a uniquely palatable storytelling manner. I’m...”Read full review »
Kauai4me via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/23
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“Shining a bright light on unsloved island homicides. Lindsay Nichols who vanished near Courtenay in 1993 could use some more attention too”
True history fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/13/23
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“Laura has a way of relating to the people she interviews and see the best in everyone. Professional yet personal - she’s great.”
Marsands via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/06/23
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