So well done and inspiring on what you all achieved! The multiple four star reviews because of people’s personal preference about the theme songs sadly, shows that they have missed the point of this whole podcast…also there’s those 30 second jump buttons people just use it if you don’t like the song…or just grow up. If you’re really gonna downgrade a decades long legal and journalistic procss that focuses on calling attention to an epidemic of murdered and missing women and they have to take off a star off because they didn’t like a song? What lucky privileged people with first world problems they are, I got so mad when I saw many of them were women themselves. Please know that the point of the podcast was not lost on all of us, and I thought it was brilliantly executed!

I don’t hate this. It’s kind of cute with the weird singing voices popping in for effect and the NY accents. But I feel like the story could have been covered in way fewer episodes.

This is a great podcast. Very well told and continues to shed light on domestic violence. As a survivor myself, I know we still have a lot of work to do. I also love the strong and intelligent women.

Thank you for sharing your amazing story. I mean these are the Jewish grandmothers I’ve always dreamed of!

I love this podcast. It’s so refreshing that it’s being told by the people who experienced it. I just hate the intro music and transitional music. I fast forward it every time. It would benefit from maybe some different sound effects. This was season one tho and I haven’t heard the newer seasons yet so it could have been changed 🤷🏻‍♀️

I really enjoyed this podcast. Loved that it was a little raw with the primary person being new to the podcast world. Also loved that it brought attention to the pandemic of violence against women. I gave it 4 stars because the theme music was horrible. I don’t understand why podcasts need music to begin with but this one was particularly bad.

I enjoyed this story for as much as a sad story can be enjoyed. Listening to it the second time now- while the details of the events are a bit fuzzy, the music I remembered well! It is uplifting and haunting sometimes. When I saw the relisten of the podcast pop up, the first thing I thought was ‘that was the one with the great music’. “I goooooot you. Yes I goooooot you.’ ❤️

Love this thoughtful approach to news.

A woman whose name and voice was taken away from her in an unspeakable act of violence by a man, 25 years later a group of women help her get her name back. Both seasons are absolutely incredible and I can't recommend them more

i haven’t finished but these women are amazing and i’ve felt truly connected to gail and her sister in a way. i love that these women never gave up despite the stones along the way.

Thanks to the music composer Louisa Gerstein!! (spelling?) This music reminds me of a specific horror movie but I can’t remember which one it is 😭 It makes it stand out in the crime/horror field. Kind of folklore-y. Love that affect/aesthetic. Oh! It reminds me of the series on Amazon Prime “Yellow Jackets”! The music in that is beautiful & I get the same feeling of beautiful creepiness from this show.

This podcast is a prime example of why we need to make and hear more stories about women by women. No detail left untold. The nuance, compassion, and survivor focused lens of this story was not just riveting but empowering, albeit devastating.

This entire group of women past and present are phenomenal women. I couldn’t have been more invested in this story from start to finish. It was emotional in all the best and worst ways and had you holding your breath for the families. Carole has an amazing character and clearly a drive to make sure everyone has a voice even when they themselves don’t anymore. I appreciated the efforts and details throughout all avenues we walked. Truly heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

Randomly was recommended this podcast and started listening to episode 1 season 1 and within the first 5 minutes I realized Dr Bob spent the Jewish holidays at our house in North Dakota in the mid-late 90s. I was a young girl and the dog hair covered, disheveled suit and untucked shirt was a spitting image of how he showed up at our house. I vividly remember him telling my dad “I’ll carve the turkey, I’m good with a knife”! 🤯 He also removed a mole on my brother and proceeded to tell him “to always treat your girlfriend good”. A few years later he finally was found guilty. Insane.

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After a friend of mine was murdered a couple years ago, I swore off any “true crime” podcast about murder or missing persons because of the way they would focus on the killer and how “smart” or “charming” they were blah blah blah, and the victim was always just a character in the story, forgetting that they were a person with family and a life and probably had a ton of fear and pain in the last moments of their life. This podcast is the exact opposite, it’s victim focused, they hilariously diss the murderer, they offer resources, and they are intelligent, kind, compassionate women telling a compelling story. I think this story was beautifully told

S1 was good. The presenter and all the girlfriends are pleasant. In S2 everything is so drawn out. For ex S2E2 spends 10+ min describing their experience sitting in a waiting room which they admit was a dead end. The theme music is 4x as long as it needs to be, each of the 3+ commercial breaks are 2.5 min, and the lead-in and lead-out are way too long. None of this would be a problem if the content wasn’t so repetitive. Most of the content is tertiary background or the context of the detective activity (but not the detective work it’s). Could have been compressed into 1 hour.

I love this podcast! The ladies are fun to listen to as well as compassionate. Is there going to be a season 3 of some form?

This podcast what true crime should be! Victim/suvivor focused, full of care, sharply and ethically reported and, when applicable, non-judgmental of sx workers. Thank you, Carol and team, for creating such an important show. I was moved to tears at the end.

Wanted to listen but too many commercials. Couldn’t do it. Too bad.

Love this podcast

I understand that you would want us to all subscribe to have ad free episodes but the amount of ads on the 3 bonus episodes seems to be MUCH higher than the regular episodes and so frequent that’s it’s hard to even get the information from the episode. I wish I could pay to subscribe to all of the podcasts that I want to listen to but unfortunately because of the way it’s going with so many having memberships, that isn’t an option for me. I do really like the first and second regular seasons though and how the stories were laid out and told - they were engaging and captivating.

This podcast is responsible for my current lack of sleep 🤣. I started season 2 by accident, after a few minutes I stopped it and went to season 1 - binged both seasons and can’t wait to find out if you’re going to do a deep dive on another case….. please say yes!!

Just finished season 1 and it was fabulous. A very sad story but the way the women come together to find justice and a legacy that will live on was heartwarming and empowering.

This is wonderfully done. I love each of the storytellers and how they share their experience of this man. Their laughter and deep caring makes me wish I was one of their friends, one that didn’t date Bob! Justice for Gail. Have to unsubscribe due to heart supporting Ted Cruz, an American traitor.

I had to quit this one in episode 2. Listening to women ignore massive red flags and force themselves to fall in like with a totally unlikable douchbag simply because he is a Jewish doctor is too toxic for me.

What a fantastic podcast! Put together so nicely, flows well, relatable women/sisters!! Really one of my most favorite podcasts I’ve ever listened too. The original music, acapella singers was really beautiful and fit the podcast so well. I hope they keep churning out more seasons when they find other sisters to help. 🙌❤️

Get ready for a ride, what a great podcast!

Great investigations, journalism and production. I am hoping you continue to cover other stories!

I loved this podcast. It got me all the way home on a long road trip. I even unpacked the whole car to finish the pod! The ladies are so lovable, smart and interesting! The story is so riveting. These women, all victims of the same psychopath, somehow found each other, supported each other and got justice. That was wonderful! The only thing I wish they covered was his story and upbringing. I think that side of the story would have been interesting, but I understand that the focus was on the many victims. Great job ladies!

Such an easy fun listen! Great storytelling.. totally binged it

This podcast is a tribute and a testament to love among sisters and the friends who feel like sisters.

Both season one and season two had me totally entranced. These women are courageous, tenacious and brave. You really inspired me to go volunteer at some type of agency who helps women. Great job ladies… All of you… Every single one of you

Excellent storytelling. I fastwarded the music. It was too creepy.

I fell in love with this podcast very quickly. The thought of girlfriends getting together to help people that they don’t even know gives me such hope! The love and respect given to those who have passed on, and also to those who are grieving loss is palpable. And I don’t care what anybody says, I absolutely love the music! It is beautiful and haunting at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing these stories! It was such a pleasure to listen.

Loved Season 1 of this podcast! The storytelling is very well done and not “strung out” to fill/add extra episodes. I liked the theme music too, it adds to the overall listening experience. Looking forward to hearing season 2.

LOVE HOW THE WOMEN HAVE COME TOGETHER TO HELP AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ONE ANOTHER! LOVE THE CAMARADERIE !

Sorry but the ads are so bad it guarantees i will never listen to it

What an incredible, beautiful, moving story of sisterhood. In a landscape of voyeuristic crime stories, this podcast’s poignance stands out. May both Heidi and Gail’s memories be a blessing.

I like how they can help each other and help people. Ok I love them, and I love how you guys can explain, how they work together I can’t get the words, out and I just love them.

I loved the music! I think it is probably one of the better uses of transitional and background music I’ve heard in a podcast. I am only on episode 4 of season 1, but I have enjoyed the storytelling and hearing the different voices/perspectives of the women. Oh, I also cuss like a sailor, and appreciate the realism of the delivery.

Good podcast but SO many ads & music breaks.

Touching and balanced podcast - love the breaks of humor & swearing. Thank you bringing these women’s stories to light.

Engaging storyline but the music is extremely distracting and just doesn’t match the tone of the podcast. It’s jarring and used in very long clips not in brief transitions like other podcasts. I was literally jumping to press fast forward when it played. I understand it’s original to the podcast but, unfortunately, it took away from the listening experience.

Thank you for giving the lost a voice.

I don't know how I could ever feel closer to any of you 🩷🩷🩷

While heartbreaking, I am contented to know that Heidi was ultimately identified and laid to rest. May she have peace and find joy in whatever comes next. I was also happy to hear that the podcast will be back for another season but “with a new host” ??? …nooooooooo!!! Say it ain’t so! Just won’t be the f’ing same 😉

Love, love these ladies and what they do! Keep it up! Hoping for season 3!

For having no podcasting experience, Carole does a great job! Compelling storytelling. It’s Dirty John meets Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Right up my ally. I also like the music so I am not sure what people are complaining about. Peace and love to Gail’s family. May her story be a cautionary tale to women everywhere. Domestic violence needs to be taken more seriously. Looking forward to season 2! So glad you are humanizing this missing woman who was once thought to be Gail. Update: knocked it outta the park with season 2! Rest in peace, Heidi.

Such a tragic and beautiful and triumphant story. The ending gave me the chills and put a lump in my throat.