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Coercive Control Spotlight BRAVO!

Hi Erica. You’ve done a great job on this podcast since it began. I have really enjoyed it. Thank you so much! The latest episode, featuring a case on Intimate Partner Abuse and Coercive Control, was expertly done! I especially appreciate the credit given to Laura Richards for her hard work on Coercive Control recognition and the role it plays in Intimate Partner Abuse and, particularly “Murder in Slow Motion!” Thank you, Erica! And please continue the great work you are doing on this and the Dirty Money Moves podcast! You are amazing! Yes, things have been getting a little political lately, which really irritates me since we’re talking True Crime. But overall, Erica still impresses me with insights and information not discussed on other shows. Great job on Staircase. Keep it up and maybe edit out some “woke, I live in California now” stuff. ❤️

StinaMasFina
Feb. 28, 2023

Editing Has Fallen Off

I know it cannot be simple to edit a good 2+ hours of recordings and I do enjoy the podcast but a lot of the latest episodes have been edited horribly. Sentences are cut off and never finished, she’ll announce a commercial break and never go to commercial, whole segments are repeated, one episode even had a sudden loud noise that made my ears start ringing. Overall it’s distracting and can sometimes make the storyline a bit confusing.

kat678904245
Feb. 28, 2023

Great podcast

I love Erica’s voice and the subjects she chooses to cover. Her research is in-depth and her commentary is well thought out and informative. This latest “Neverending Staircase” series is a banger! Great job Erica!!

Carotello76
Feb. 27, 2023

One of my top 3

This has consistently been one of my top 3 pods for years. Thoroughly researched. Pleasant voice/pace. I generally agree with the personal viewpoints of the host. I especially appreciated the recent series on the Kathleen Peterson case and that Erica has taken the very unpopular stance that Michael is innocent. She’s got the facts and evidence to back up her opinion and it’s nice to hear this case covered from this POV. Ignore the whiners in these reviews complaining that it’s “too woke”. Erica has been consistent with her views and opinions and they’re reliably empathetic and compassionate. If you think there’s something wrong with that, you should take a long look at yourself.

UserUserUserUser4
Feb. 27, 2023

Best podcast I have ever listened to!

This is so well researched! I just finished the episode about the Texas beauty accused and jailed for killing her husband, and the podcaster did an amazing job researching EVERYTHING about the background!

Runner Bree
Feb. 19, 2023

Top notch…Love this podcast!!!

The presentation of these cases is very enjoyable, whether you're familiar with the stories or not. You can really tell that a lot of work went into researching each episode. The narrator's accent and pacing really set the tone quite well, too! (I have to admit that I sometimes look forward to hearing Erica’s opinion…her delivery is especially suited for certain topics.)

ZJ_1997
Feb. 14, 2023

Completely agree w/ you about domestic violence education

Hi Erica You are great! I hope u feel better

Eveie V
Feb. 10, 2023

Epic Experience!!

Erica Kelley is a gifted storyteller. She does her research and delivers a well-balanced tale, episode after episode. And her voice! It’s grits and molasses, with a dash of down-home wit and a touch of Tennessee whiskey. Delicious! She covers stories that might or might not be well-known. If you think you already know the story, it’s still well worth a listen — because, I promise you, you’ve never heard it told like this!

Jane the big scary monster
Feb. 10, 2023

One of the best podcasts on True Crime

Absolutely love this podcast! Always extremely well written, engaging, and well researched! The episode ( Part 1) on the Never ending Staircase Murder of Kathleen Peterson is Top Notch! I have seen both documentaries on the trial of Michael Peterson and this Podcast provided additional details those two documentaries missed. Looking forward to Part 2. Keep up the great work!!! You rock!!!!

dagodane
Feb. 8, 2023

Love this podcast!

Honestly cannot believe it took me so long to find Southern Fried True Crime! I’ve been a true crime lover for many years. So thankful for all the hard work that goes into this one. Erica is awesome and the way cases are researched and presented is top notch.

Magan33
Feb. 7, 2023

Always great storytelling

My go to podcast to relax and be calmed.

yanklee34
Feb. 5, 2023

Wonderful podcast

Heat the banjo music. Like the narration and it is a pretty good podcast overall.

Loganfool
Feb. 2, 2023

Wonderful!

I have been listening to SFTC for years now! Erica and her team do an amazing job of presenting ALL the facts.. telling the victims stories with respect and grace..her soulful southern voice brings such gentility and sass to her story telling- the way only southern women can do.

HP4Freedom
Jan. 30, 2023

Great show

I really like this show. It’s not without its quirks: there are errors in the editing where you hear both takes of a phrase or sentence that was re-recorded, and the script sometimes repeats itself more or less verbatim at different points of the episode. Those peculiarities notwithstanding, it’s well researched and delivered in an almost soothing tone. Very interesting look at crime that goes beyond the best known cases thanks to its focus on a specific region.

chemineau
Jan. 29, 2023

Please leave politics out…

Please leave politics out of your commentary. I do enjoy your podcast (and love your southern accent) but admonishing people politically is unnecessary and inappropriate. I’m listening to these years after they were recorded and some of your commentary, though it aligned with the information being (prematurely or even mistakenly) disseminated at the time, isn’t exactly accurate in hindsight. There’s enough political enmity spreading in this country. Please stick to crime podcasting and leave your after-podcast political commentary out of it.

Abonchat
Jan. 25, 2023

Southern Comfort

If you love true crime and not the mindless chitchat, this is the show for you! Erica has a soft southern voice that makes that horror just slide into your cerebellum. She is insightful, well researched, and definitely shows a kindness towards the victims that I truly appreciate. Lend her your ear and you won't be disappointed!

Lesliejaycee
Jan. 25, 2023

Best podcast around!

I listen to several weekly podcasts & without a doubt SFTC is the best! I love that Erica gives background information on the area the crime happened as well as the people involved. It helps give understanding to why such crimes may have happened. You can tell that all involved with putting the story together really care about getting the truth out there. While some do not want to hear about the suspects past I truly enjoy it. I like to try to see if I can pick up on something that may have triggered this person to become who they are. For example possible damage to the frontal lob or were they abused as a child.

BrewersFan1
Jan. 25, 2023

Great podcast

I love this podcast but Erika Kelley needs to consider how often she laments that women will not be able to become mothers or grandmothers. Not every woman is destined to procreate and please check this, especially in your closings.

MKE MEL
Jan. 25, 2023

The best!

My favorite true crime podcast! I love Erica’s voice, it is so calming. I also love the respect she shows for the victims and their families. I’m find many true crime podcasts to be exploitative but not SFTC!

Xjuliemc4x
Jan. 24, 2023

Unbiased Reporting

I love that Erica always shares the facts! She is so compassionate and caring in her commentary. She never exploits the victims in any way. A true professional!!

Beankid
Jan. 24, 2023

One of the best!

Erica does an amazing job telling these stories. She does thoughtful research and presents them from different angles and theories.

MrsMJFernandez
Jan. 24, 2023

Best podcast

Well researched , soothing voice . My favorite podcast to listen to . Erica often covers cases that I’m not familiar with , I love that .

thedecayingsouth
Jan. 24, 2023

Great podcast!

This a great podcast! I love the respect and compassion. shown to the victims and their friends and family. She does a wonderful job researching the cases and sharing their story. I’m pretty picky on my podcasts and this one is a gem!

motziemom
Jan. 24, 2023

Love this podcast!

I love listening to this podcast. Ericka has a soothing voice, and if you’re in the mood for listening about the crime-without all the side story’s-this one is for you.

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Jan. 24, 2023