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Amazing job on this series!
Great investigating journalism, clear sound throughout, and great production, all around! As for the case, it is a prime example of just how broken our criminal “justice” system is at times. I believe that justice is sought and served in many cases, but Leo Schofield’s case is not one of them. The prosecutors and judges involved in the case showcase their pride and refusal to admit they were wrong about anything, and it is extremely frustrating and disheartening. They’re supposed to be the “good guys,” seeking truth and justice, but they would rather have that notch on their belts. My prayers and hope go out to Leo Schoffield and his family.
Excellent!
Excellent podcast. Your voice is so easy to listen to. Just binged the entire story.
If I could give more than five stars I would
This is the best investigative podcast I’ve heard in years… and I average 2-3 podcasts a week! The detail is consistently good in each episode, the interviews are poignant and edited very well and the investigators are tenacious. The investigators ask the right questions, they look deeply into the stories, they follow the facts and they gather information calmly. Enough can’t be said about this. My heart goes out to Leo and his family… So much pain, and it continues because of the (in)justice system. I hope that this helps him to not only get out of prison but to be fully exonerated someday. Fantastic work.
Set Leo free!
Very compelling. Just left wondering how Leo can still be in prison!
This story is almost unbelievable! Free Leo!
Leo should be released from prison and exonerated immediately. The podcast does a great job telling this story. My only complaint is their ignorance of people who fly the confederate flag. As a southerner that’s spent my entire life in Florida or Georgia, I know the majority of people who fly the rebel flag are displaying their pride at being southern, not because they are racist.
Compelling and smart
This is a fantastic listen. It’s true crime that doesn’t feel exploitative and is really smartly told. Such a compelling story.
Profoundly impactful storytelling
This podcast has the potential to truly change lives and has shined a light on the deep, intrinsic flaws in the criminal justice system and the prison industrial complex, particularly in Florida. Prosecutors hold tremendous power over when and for whom justice is dispensed with little oversight. The culture of closed ranks among law enforcement shows us the flaws in the “bad apple” logic - it’s not just one bad apple if they’re allowed to continue to prosecute because their peers are protecting them and allowing them to continue impacting people’s lives. Leo deserves justice, Michele deserves justice, and Jeremy deserves better than the way he’s been treated. So many people in the story have been tangentially impacted by the faults in the system, and the in-depth reporting really shows how far-reaching this problem is. The show is wonderful at showing the humanity of all involved. I hope more people listen to this podcast and work to get Leo out of prison, and even more I hope that we work to dismantle the system that put him behind bars in the first place.
Best True Crime Story I’ve Heard
Great story telling! This was a great unbiased telling that left me wanting more. Great job! I hope Leo gets justice. Thanks for shedding light on the broken Florida justice system and police department. It is truly terrifying.
Amazing
What a wonderfully researched and produced podcast. I’m hopeful it reaches enough people to get the word out about Leo.
Incredible podcast
On the edge of my seat the whole way through
Fascinating investigative reporting
The reporting and storytelling of this case were so engrossing. I couldn’t have listened with more urgency. Gilbert and Kelsey make a great team. I hope to see their impact on the outcome of this injustice!
AMÉN AND DITTO TO THE LAST REVIEW
No adequate words agree to describe how I feel about the injustice done in this case-on both sides. It’s one thing to defend something wholeheartedly, like the State’s attorney does by calling an innocent man a ‘cold blooded murderer,’ but to continue to defend that view after direct evidence proving the absolute opposite of your view is presented to you-especially when a man’s future is at stake-STUPID. The state’s attorney has let his appointed power go straight to his head and as we’ve all heard most of our lives: Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Unfortunately, Leo is probably only one example of many who have fallen prey to this corrupted power.
Favorite podcast of 2022
Bone Valley is hands down my favorite podcast of 2022. It’s disgusting that the so called justice system can knowingly do what they’ve done to Leo, and many others.
Excellent podacst
My heart breaks for Leo and his family. His story is skillfully told, as well as what happened to Michelle and Jeremy, who killed her. I hung on every word, and couldn’t wait for each new episode. Thank you Gilbert and Kelsey for your diligence and heart.
Holy crap
Why is he not out of prison???? Blows my mind.
Well done
Really well written. Thank you, and please keep going!
Maddening, Heartbreaking and So Important
Justice for Leo. I’m a lawyer in Missouri and I’ll be sharing this podcast with anyone who will listen. The criminal justice system is broken in a lot of ways, and this is such an egregious example. Thank you for fighting the good fight.
Unbelievable
The story telling magic of Gilbert King mixed with the outrage one feels while learning about this injustice makes for an incredible podcast. I wish there was something we could do as listeners to help Leo. One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to!
Very compelling story
It was so unfortunate to hear the things Leo had to go through for all of these years. Thank you for taking the time to investigate, research, and report the story that so many of us were unfamiliar with. Leo is an awesome person who was able to remain behind bars until justice is uncovered. -Katherine A Few Bad Apples Podcast
You don’t want it to end…
One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to.
Excellent
Wow.. Speechless.. incredible story, well researched and written.. my heart aches for Leo and his family. Florida.. Please do the right thing.
Amazing
So well produced and narrated. My heart burns for the injustices. I’m disgusted by the corruption, ego and indifference of law enforcement. Free Leo!
What now?
A very well done podcast, well researched, and more importantly, heartbreaking. The fact that Leo is still in jail makes my blood boil. But here’s where the podcast let me down. Tell us what to do! Write to the governor of Florida, write to the board of pardons. Give us those addresses, rally the troops. If we inundate them with letters, emails and phone calls, maybe that will make a difference. Don’t leave us hanging without something we can do! I compare this to the APM podcast about the Flowers case that went all the way to the Supreme Court and was overturned. Getting the public involved can help. Just tell us what to do.
Riveting
MUST LISTEN & DEMAND JUSTICESuch an incredible 35 year journey! I give you 10 stars! SO thorough! Just the right amount of empathy! The real "killers" in this excellent, engrossing story are those we rely upon to serve Justice. They, themselves did a fantastic job of exposing how far they will go to protect such meaningless things as their egos and careers. There's are one worse human beings in this story than Florida state attorneys, sheriffs and judges!