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“This is one if the best podcasts that I have listened to. So well researched and sensitively spoken about - I was completely addicted and thank all involved for telling this compelling account of a truly sad crime”
kendellcat67 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/24
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“I love true crime and this is one of the best true crime podcasts I have listened too. Sam Polling is an amazing journalist & the two retired police were outstanding. Emma’s friends & the other brave women who came forward, you should all be proud of yourself. We are all human and...”Read full review »
Murren69 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/24
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“I’ve only just come across this podcast, November 2024! I’m so glad I did, it’s so well told and detailed! I’m glad I hadn’t listened before the updated episodes because the frustration of having no end in sight would have drove me crazy! This is a great story with a sad beginning and middle, but...”Read full review »
Orlaxxx via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/05/24
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“Helluva job Sam!”
DPM72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/24
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“This podcast is so good. I was totally gripped from start to finish. This crime and the issues raised are emotional and thought provoking. I was left reeling, for Emma and her mother, and those brave brave women who, in the face of such adversity, stood their ground and got some justice, in the...”Read full review »
Diesel punk 11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/05/24
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“Such a sad story but so well told and an incredible outcome - A must listen for any true crime podcast fan.”
Anukau via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/03/24
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“Thank you Sam for doggedly chasing this story. Meticulously reported. Heartfelt and brilliant.”
JoycieAnne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/24
“Her name was Emma Caldwell, may she rest in peace. Her mother, friends and Sam have all gotten her some justice. This podcast offers us a small glimpse into how women can be treated like less than nothing by society and shows the lengths that has to be taken to try and stop the actions of an...”Read full review »
deehallthree via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/01/24
“The dedication of this team to bring about the truth is staggering.”
Nóinín via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/26/24
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“I like true crime and needed a podcast to listen to. I stumbled across this one and couldn’t put it down. I felt I got to know everyone and it was so intense. Sam you’re an amazing journalist, narrator, with huge empathy for these women and Emma’s mum. I hope everyone can have some hope now and...”Read full review »
Norfolk2024 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/26/24
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“Enjoyed every episode….really appreciate all the work that went into this. Thank you!”
Closing app via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/19/24
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“Sam Poling is a warrior for women. She has brought a ray of light into a very tragic story.”
Bern2024152 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/19/24
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“Brilliant podcast showing the power of persistence and determination to solve a quite horrendous crime. The journalists on this podcast are outstanding.”
pakerists via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/17/24
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“This show does not make for easy listening. But it’s the account of gross injustice that everyone should hear. Can only hope that lessons have been learnt.”
colmul123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/12/24
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“Amazing journalism from Sam, Eamon & Mona. Listened to the original podcast and so glad to hear the update that justice has finally been done.”
Owlhag87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/10/24
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“Brilliant relentless journalism; beautifully packaged in this gripping, heart-wrenching series.”
HJAMc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/09/24
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“Truly shocking account of police letting down women, again and again and again. Shocking, but not surprising.
Sam, the journalist here, didn't give up. The police never started caring in the first place. Heartbreaking and gripping.”Read full review »
cath-writes-in-the-dark via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/09/24
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“Absolutely incredible and was not expecting to happen what did happen from episode 9 onwards. Unbelievable perseverance from Sam, Eamon and all those that helped over 19 years to get justice. Investigative journalism at it finest to solve multiple crimes over decades.”
aoifeb24 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/09/24
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“One of the most emotional and informative PodCast ever.
The investigation done by this amazing Journalist (hero !!) is outstanding!!!
I listened to all 13 episodes in one day.
You made justice!! You gave these ladies their dignity back.
I can’t find the words to say more. But thank you for not...”Read full review »
DiDi Lu via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/08/24
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“A very brave, hard but essential listen. Sam never gave up on Emma and all of the brave victims who were eventually heard. An amazing piece of thorough journalism from both Sam and Eamonn.”
notajournalistII via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/07/24
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“Thanks to investigative journalism to get the police to do the work that should have been done 19 years previously.”
Morand13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/06/24
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“Once again the BBC hits it out of the park. Some of the best podcasts available. In depth, empathetic, informative reporting. Great job to everyone! Thank you”
HistoryPeg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/24
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“Wow, I’m completely blown away by this podcast, the dedication to Emma and the woman of Glasgow. The ‘storytelling’ in this is second to none. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to put into words the emotions this invokes. Sam what a credit this work is to womanhood!”
Looby69good via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/04/24
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“I’m m never one to leave a review but I just had to after completing this podcast!
From start to finish it had me gripped.! Absolute genius journalism!
The way Sam didn’t give up on this case really is the only reason Emma had any form of justice and the other brave women who came...”Read full review »
Gemz11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/02/24
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“Listened in one day, totally hooked to the testimonies of his victims, Emma deserves all the accolades for bringing him to justice he deserved and for giving those whose crimes have ruined their lives a voice👏”
Vonners75 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/02/24
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“Absolutely heartbreaking
I had looked up the poem before you read it at the end ..it’s funny that it was about partnerships and lovers and it’s the poem that you had in common with Emma🥹🥲😢”
Rosie pose5555 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/01/24
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“An absolutely brilliant piece of investigative journalism. True, honest and felt with humanity and dignity. The officers who failed Emma need to be answerable. Bless Emma’s mother Margaret. I will keep you in my thoughts. Rest in peace now Emma 🦋 Margaret Joyce”
margaret joyce via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/01/24
“I’m wondering why we don’t hear about Gerry Gallacher’s investigation into this nightmare.
It goes to show how many violent, nasty people find their milieu and are allowed to get away with vile crimes against women and children.
Policing around the world is biased in so many ways against seeing...”Read full review »
trexmonster via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/01/24
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“Well done to everyone involved in this story.
It was so good the way it was told.
Justice was served, even if it was years later
Joan”
J mc G via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/31/24
“Such an important listen, important journalism. Justice for those women, listen and hear their voices, hear their story and please god let us learn from it.”
fghuer via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/30/24
“An incredibly well written and produced podcast, demonstrating a great depth of commitment by the journalists, victims and their families as well as the retired police officers involved in the quest for justice for Emma Caldwell and all the other victims of that monster. It’s a haunting listen...”Read full review »
Maharet2301 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/30/24
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“Investigative Journalism at its best and most powerful.”
Ballincollig Babe via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/30/24
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“Absolutely brilliant, so heartbreaking to hear how the grief of loosing a loved one could lead you down a road of such horrifying trauma. I couldn’t stop listening, those women’s bravery and perseverance in the face of adversity will never leave me. Thank you for finding Emma’s killer and finding...”Read full review »
Mullys1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/28/24
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“A really good and striking show.”
GQ🌟 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/27/24
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“Never before has that old saying meant so much to me as when I listened to this podcast, absolutely heartbreaking & infuriating at the attitudes of the police to these tragic women, congratulations to Sam & Eamon & that fantastic detective on trojan work, Sam you are one brave woman...”Read full review »
Lil Ireland via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/26/24
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“Thank you for finally getting justice for Emma and other victims. Sorry to the survivors and Stuart Hall for not being believed for all those years. The best podcast I’ve listened to.”
Moviesinsydney via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/21/24
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“Just want to say a huge thanks to Sam.
This story was told with such grace, empathy and intelligence. The light has been shown, and there’s so many lessons to take away from this. I’ve never cried this much listening to any podcast. This was so amazingly well done.”
Maggles979 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/24
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“An incredible piece of journalism, compellingly told. So moving and shocking that this happened. Important to listen and hear the stories of Emma and the other brave women.”
Deaconie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/17/24
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“Had never heard this case being from Australia so was on the edge of my seat for the entirety of the podcast. Could not stop listening. Literally listening wherever I went. To hear someone so vile be caught with my own ears was incredible. Such an important story to tell for so many women. So...”Read full review »
MMLah. via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/16/24
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“Thank you Sam for shining a light on these abused women and finally getting justice for Emma. The Scottish police force should be ashamed for turning their back and judging women for decades.”
mrscranny via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/13/24
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“I have never before listened to such a compelling, well researched and presented case of investigative journalism. A truly awful catalogue of abusive behaviour by the perpetrator leading to murder compounded by being allowed to continue for years by the shameful behaviour of senior officers of...”Read full review »
Cricketloverhampshire via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/11/24
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“Excellent investigative journalism. Big aroha/love to Sam, Emmon, Emma’s mum and all of the survivors who showed courage to ensure this rapist and murderer will never ever be free to hurt any other woman again!!! From one survivor to another - thank you 💕💕💕💕🌸”
Teriwrist via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/11/24
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“This is a really well done podcast, probably the best I’ve ever listened to in true crime. Thank you for the years of effort that went into it.”
reston99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/11/24
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“What a great podcast and an important one in regards to bringing a voice to the women who have endured such violence. I especially loved how Emma’s story was told and that she was clearly loved by her family and friends, the people interviewed were given the upmost dignity and respect. Although,...”Read full review »
gamer 6543 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/11/24
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“This podcast is an extremely valuable and interesting piece of journalism. Shining the light on some of the most vulnerable to tell their stories and catch Emma’s killer. If you enjoy listening to crime podcasts, please listen to this!”
Rachx7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/09/24
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“It starts with Emma’s story and expertly moves through several unbelievable, adjacent stories. Incredible investigative journalism. You’ll feel disheartened, angry, relieved, hopeful, surprised …. It’s a ride worth taking for sure.”
MissSR13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/24
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“One of the best crime podcasts I’ve ever heard. It so effectively centres the women who were the victims of yet another violent man, but through the journalist’s pursuit of this and many other horrendous crimes by the perpetrator, victim survivors were finally heard and believed and the wilful...”Read full review »
Miss Grange via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/08/24
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