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Absolutely stunning
I can’t even think of words. This podcast is truly special, entertaining, informational, and HUMAN. Thank you. Well done.

Great listen
Wonderfully raw podcast. The music is awful so I would skip ahead!

Great Podcast
Love love loved the music, the narrator and the story. Great listen. Thanks for sharing your story.

I like this podcast lol
Def too much music, but I don’t mind the songs I kinda like them. I’m looking forward to the next season (-:

Consider posting your soundtrack?
I really loved the music you chose for this podcast, any chance you’d create a playlist I could find on iTunes or something?

Interesting and Emotional
A very raw account from various perspectives you don’t often hear from. I enjoyed this a lot but I feel that if you are more into the facts this might not be for you. The music is a bit too folky and makes this story sound less grim than it actually is, also the lyrics in the music are a little distracting.

Fascinating
I’m enjoying this so far but I agree with other reviews. I don’t like the music. Especially the first 2 or 3 episodes that have some grindingly irritating tone in the background that almost made me turn it off and give up. It is a well done otherwise though.

Hopeforagoldensummer
I’m only in the first episode but I love the music (Athens,GA represent!) and I can already tell I’m going to binge listen to this podcast.

Very interesting overall
Great storytelling style: going between news articles and video, book, in-depth personal interviews, etc. However, the sound quality isn’t great, and the music is awful.

5/5
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Tragic, heart felt and eye opening
I am left in awe after episode 12. Melissa’s courage and raw emotion help to paint the picture on the side of the story we don’t often get. Her willingness to be open and transparent is what made this so interesting and capturing. I highly recommend.

Really Good Podcast
I really enjoy this podcast. The story is so interesting and it’s easy to listen to. I will say that the episodes are a little short and the music is so distracting. The music breaks are too long. Especially knowing that the host was able to get the tapes of the interviews with the killer, there was really no need for so much filler music.

Highly recommend!
I love true crime, and in this case it’s interesting to learn about all the different perspectives such as the social, biological, and psychological aspects that play into Keith’s murders, as well as the domino effect it had on the lives of his family members and the families of the victims. I can’t imagine being in Melissa’s shoes, but she did an amazing job sharing her story and being vulnerable about her past.

Loved
It really made me think about the family of the killer which never really ran through my mind before! My heart breaks for this woman!

Intrigued!
I’ve listened to the whole thing now. I was totally captivated. They do a great job of putting this all together.. I liked how personal it was. As someone from Washington State it gave me some goosebumps to hear about places I drive past and have really been.

Great podcast, too much crying
I understand it’s emotional, and this is a really heartbreaking and touching story.. but there is way too much crying and breaking down. It happens almost two to three times an episode and at some point it makes it seem less genuine and harder to empathize with.. kind of annoying, and I hate to use that word because I’m a pretty sensitive person. Overall, a great podcast and very interesting. I like the outlook from his daughters view, and glad his family are moving on without his control.

Good podcast
Really good podcast with really good material that kept me tuned in throughout. The interviews are intriguing and Melissa’s reunion with Don was a tear jerker. I agree with everyone else, though - the music is overkill and played at random points of the podcast. Aside from the music, it was really interesting.

Very compelling, not a fan of the music
I’ve listened to podcasts about the mind of a serial killer before, but hearing a daughter’s perspective is a first. Her narrative is complex and honest. Echoing what another reviewer wrote, the music almost ruins it for me. I just don’t like it, and it’s woven throughout each episode.

Singer
Anyone know who the female is who sings the songs in the first episode?

Loved this story!
Really loved this podcast! So interesting and sad and touching. Loved hearing so much from the family and victims and going into the psychology of it all, as well as the real life impact Keith had on his family afterwards. I hope Melissa is doing well because she deserves it!

Raw, real, and utterly addictive
Unlike other reviewers, I enjoy the music as it conveys the emotional landscape of the story. This podcast is one of the best and most addictive ones I’ve ever listened to. Amazing job everyone involved in its production! Melissa, you are a strong and amazing woman, don’t believe the negative self-talk, you are nothing like him because you care about who you are as a person. That right there makes you nothing like your monster father. Light and love to you always!

Wonderful!!
Melissa was eloquent, raw, endearing, and brave!! Thank you for making the sacrifice to share your story with us.

Great story!
This is a fantastic account of the family with a brutal killer. I have to agree that it’s unnerving to hear the strange gallowish laughs from the mother and daughter as they tell about their nightmarish lives with a monster who ruled their life. Eerie. Is this what happens when you’re conditioned to a home life of fear? The narrative voice of KP is good, but the music is overly dramatic and distracting throughout the podcast. It’s a great account of abusive codependency and generational dysfunction.

Compelling - 5 Stars
I read M. William Phelps’ book and Jack Olsen’s books about Keith Jepperson. I’ve also read and watched a few other accounts over the years. I figured I knew most of the details and wasn’t too interested in this podcast. But Melissa’s story is incredibly interesting. It isn’t about how her dad’s crimes negatively affected her life. She focuses on his crimes and is always sympathetic towards his victims. She related details that reveal some of the psychology behind his actions. She also tells of unexplained events she experienced with her father. It’s a great podcast. Music is beautiful and creepy and perfect for this type of podcast.

We are not our parents
I enjoyed this podcast and applaud Melissa’s journey. I found the music almost painful to my ears though.

Dark and disturbing but emotionally satisfying
Podcast can be tough to get through with all the disturbing stories but the payoff is the daughter’s ability to persevere through it all. Music wasn’t as distracting as others have claimed it to be.

Touched my heart
I was skeptical about this one at first, but wow I am glad I listened. Melissa is such an amazing person, her interaction with Don/Leroy touched my heart.

Pretty Good
Interesting series. I too found the music throughout distracting.

More of a Coming of Tale
Thought this would be a deep delve into a structured background from the first few episodes. I give those a 5. I felt more and more that things were becoming redundant and dragged into the full season as it went on and although raw interviews are sometimes great, not always is it to here someone constantly be revealed as emotionally distraught. Having a grasp on it does much better in the context and gives substance to why sometimes people may comment Melissa is accused of using her fathers life (I don't believe it to be true, just an observation based on how the context of interviews was organized).

KellyRNBSNCEN
Love this podcast!!!