Listener Reviews

I listen to soooo much true crime and this podcast is just so well done. It brought out raw emotion in me and gave me a different view of what humanity can be. Who knew I could have empathy for a serial killer?

This podcast was one of, if not the best ever listened to. Great storytelling. Gripping content. Emotional and engaging. Objective to the point possible. Traumatic story. You have to listen to the entire series. Great job Gilbert and Kelcey. Feels like we know you both and the characters of focus.

Wow. I have never listened to anything as powerful as this story. I cried. I smiled. I laughed. I found myself, numerous times, standing still in the middle of my living room with ear pods in, covered in chills, overwhelmed with emotion and sometimes pure and utter SHOCK. The arrogance displayed from all ends of the Florida justice system will leave you floored. Their egos left me baffled and lead to unethical behaviors that cannot go ignored. King and his team do a phenomenal job…from research, building lasting relationships to telling this true story from the past into real time, well done. Thank you to every person that brought this story to life in the real world. And to Leo…thank you for never letting the system trick you into settling. For never wavering on the facts and standing your ground. You will hold a special place in my heart for the rest of my life, and I’m sure that is the same for many in this world. Thank you Leo.

This was the most amazing podcast I’ve ever listened to. I will have to think back on it for years, and strive to have the strength of so many of the people that are featured- I don’t want to spoil anything, but the sadness that I felt for Leo and Michelle was so raw, and then we get into the story of Jeremy, and I grieve for another life essentially lost. And clearly Justin’s mom is such an incredible person, and passed her compassion and understanding down to her son. Even in her pain she raised such a special young man. Leo’s strength, patience, thoughtfulness, and ability to forgive is incredible and so admirable. And of course Judge Scott Cupp, whose dedication to justice outweighed his career ambitions. Too many heroes in this story to count. Life is so unpredictable, and full of unexpected tragedies and blessing and angels, and I feel like that’s what this this podcast is really about. Wishing everyone involved all the best in life.

This podcast is so well written. The story is just heart breaking, lots of tears 💜

This has absolutely been one of my favorite podcasts and I listen to a lot of true crime! I binged it over like three days and couldn’t stop listening. Please make more episodes and continue this journey with Jeremey and Justin.

I listen to so much true crime and this is truly the cream of the crop. 10/10 can’t believe I’m just now discovering this.

Update: Jake. I have NEVER heard anything more real, compelling, and demanding of attention. Thank you Gilbert.This story changed me. Thank you forTelling this story…. What can we do? WHAT CAN WE DO?

Very well done, by the end I was ugly crying. I really recommend this podcast.

I just have to comment I think it’s hilarious how so many of these podcasters comment on confederate flags like somehow you must be dangerous if you have one.

I listen to so many true crime podcasts and this is by far one of the top 3 I’ve ever heard. Just amazing!

I listen to A LOT of true crime podcasts and this is by far the most compelling and best presented show I have ever listened to! Gilbert and Kelsey are amazing!

This podcast is so well done. This should be the standard in which all other podcasts have to measure up to. Gilbert has an easy voice to listen to and has such a gift to make this story come alive. I enjoyed this immensely. Thank you for your amazing work on this case!

This is addicting to listen to. Still making my way through season 1. I’m so glad I stumbled on this podcast, even though it repeatedly breaks my heart. My heart hurts so much for Leo and i’m absolutely disgusted with our justice system.

Profound. Tears through every episode. Just unbelievable. Extraordinary work. What you have all done here is truly a miracle. Award worthy. Thank you ❤️

This is one of the best podcasts I’ve heard in a while. Professional and expertly produced. I couldn’t quit listening.

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A beautiful portrait of an incredibly complicated set of circumstances. The HUMANITY in this season is SO compelling, beautiful, heartbreaking, heartwarming, inspiring… well done. 😭💛🙌🏻👏🏻

Amazing podcast! One of the best I have yet to listen to! Gilbert King delivers such a compassionate, honest, educated and caring voice to this podcast! I hope there are more seasons to come with his true crime stories!

I happened to click on this podcast and couldn’t put it down. I am the same age as Michelle would have been. Leo’s innocence is blaring throughout the telling of his story. The fact that Leo comes out the other side with love, compassion and resiliency is nothing short of a miracle. Amazing detective work, writing, delivering the story, and perseverance to Gilbert and Kelsey. Best wishes to Leo and his family.

Wonderful story telling. I couldn’t stop listening.

One of the most touching podcasts that I've listened to. Leo is one of the cases that made me take a look at our justice system and after nearly learning a similar fate due to lies and corruption decided to return to school and study law. If not for our local law school and their support and dedication I wouldn't be where I am today. I intend to represent those who cannot afford proper presentation and fight for the wrongly convicted. If you need ideas for another season I highly recommend looking into Keith Zon Doolin’s case as that is the other case that still today gives me nightmares and makes me question if teaching our children to be helpful and good Samaritans is a good thing or not. It made me question what I should tell my sons to do if they see a woman or women possibly in danger and what the right advice is to give. I know they say innocent people shouldn't worry but in fact, innocent people should essentially be more concerned about injustices, without physical evidence, circumstantial evidence is all in the way that one perceives it and that can be a tricky and dangerous game to play. And the state all too often agrees to admit that they made a mistake. The same thing happened with Keith, another heinous murder led to a confession and the inability to get it admitted into evidence after not 1 but 2 suicides. Keith is on Death Row and I fear that California will never right this wrong and sickening injustice. Keep up the amazing work that you're doing!! You changed a lot of lives with your podcast and gave us the raw and emotional aspects of what you're doing. I hope you truly know what a blessing you have been for so many people and families.

Gilbert, you are not just a writer, not just a podcaster, you are an incredible human!This is a wonderful story filled with imperfect individuals who perfectly intertwine through a horrific event to fill each other with hope, faith and love.It is a story that matters, a story that is worth telling and thankfully you are a brilliant storyteller. You start with the facts, the evidence and then you sprinkle the humanity of it all!Thank you to Leo for being a beautiful example of true christianity and brotherly love. Thank you to Jeremy for being raw and vulnerable and for never giving excuses for his past transgressions but rather for taking responsibility and facing them head on. Thank you to Justin for his desire to know his father albeit with fear but with an empathetic heart and no judgment at all.In the podcast Leo said that his hope was that Jeremy came to know true and genuine love, the kind he may have never experienced. This is my hope as well! God bless you all as you have blessed others with your story! Thank you!

Beautiful complex story told with care, filled with pain and healing.