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Chilling and addicting
Could not put down this podcast. Thank you for sharing Leo’s story. This case is unreal and your years of work really pay off through your story telling. Would love to hear another podcast from Gilbert. Also, Kelsey is my hero!! I want to approach life with the confidence you had approaching Hill.

You found your entertainment for the next few days
I love me a good podcast. Only problem is when I finish one that I love, the next one never measures up. For every 10 podcast I listen to, I only make it through the first episode of less than one. But I knew immediately when I started this one that it was different…Probably my favorite podcast since The Man in the Window. I’ll be ordering King’s book next!

Jason Flom
This is so good & knew it would because of Jason..The narrative is so good. I live in Orlando so of course I had to listen. Listening to Leo you can tell just in his voice he is being truthful and it’s a shame that people spend so long in prison when they are innocent. I have listened to wrongful conviction with Jason and I heard just about everything. Death penalty should be abolished, just one person put to death when they are innocent is one to many. Great podcast sad story, love Gilbert’s voice which is important to be able to listen to a story!!!also maybe you shouldn’t make this a pay wall only to get the word out about clearly a wrongful conviction. Some people are struggling and just cannot afford to pay. Think about it so Leo can get set free just like Adnan Syed did and that was not a pay wall sorta thing.. thanks THIS IS AM UPDATE AFTER LISTENING TO THI 3 TIMES AND OMG SO GOOD BUT WHERE CAN WE REACH OUT TO MR SCOTT YES YES JERAMY I WOILS LIKE TO GIVE HIM SOME SUPPORT!!! ALSO PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN LEO’S NEXT PAROLE HEARING SO WE CAN COME OUT AND SUPPORT THIS RIDICULOUS AND UNJUST CONVICTION OF LEO. I LIVE IN ORLANDO, SO NOT FAR!!! PLEASE PLEASE UPDATE US. 100% BELIEVE THE PAY WALL WAS ABSOLUTELY NEEDED TO SUPPORT YOU AND KELSEY DURING YOUR TRAVELS SO THANK YOU!!!! OMG WE HAVE TO DI SOMETHING…

Mind blown ! How can we help?!
This is absolutely the most Touching, BIZARRE, Need to Know Information. I THOROUGHLY enjoyed listening. Couldn’t stop listening.. started yesterday morning and listened to it almost non stop. Please let me know / hopefully more of us know what we can do to help 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Some need help
Thank you for working on this problem All that you mentioned I would like to express a personal comment. During the opiate crises in early 90s. I had a serious pain issue and talked with 60 doctors who were nice & empathitic. I had never used any drug nor did I drink. I could get no help. Finally 10 years in absolute agony I was lead to someone - a doctor who was very willing to help me. There are some situations that call for drugs. I still take the same amount as I did. That was a very damaging situation for me. I even flew to John Hopkins and Jackson medical school in Mia mm. No Help. Please keep this in mind. Thank you for your strong efforts

The state of Florida has a vendetta
The way this story was told was gripping and I felt so disappointed every time Leo was let down by the justice system and the state of Florida. It is clear that a vendetta was set out against him and they CHOSE not to seek out any other suspects because they did not want their own incompetence to be shown. I hope Leo gets to be with his family and gets justice for Michelle.

Great investigative journalism and storytelling
Extremely well done in all fronts. The research, the storytelling, the production and audio, everything. So glad I started listening.

Must listen
Everyone needs to hear this podcast. Especially anyone who works in our legal system. It’s profound and life changing.

Gripping storytelling
This podcast was one of the best I’ve listened to; I binged the episodes and was in awe of the research done by the reporters. Bravo !

Absolutely Incredible Reporting
I have listened to about 20 “true crime” podcasts over the last few years. A few friends recommend this podcast as I’m in Hillsborough county and local and thought I would be intrigued. When I tell you I was RIVETED and this is hands down the best podcast I’ve ever listened to. The story telling is impeccable, the empathy and sympathy with which the stories are told had me in literal tears and smiling during the (few) happy moments. Gilbert and Kelsey have amazing interviewing chemistry and I cannot say enough good things. I have told everyone I know about this podcast and deep dived into the social media, pics and transcripts after bingeing this in a record breaking 2 days. This is my first review but I need people to know how outstanding this podcast is. Thank you for telling Leo’s story, thank you for your sympathy for Jeremy and his story. Thank you for everything. I look forward to updates and future podcasts. 🖤

Phenomenal
Absolute best true crime podcast out there. Continually evolving and such a bombshell of a story.

Absolutely riveting, such a experience that everyone should hear
Amazing delivery and reporting on what happened. I sincerely hope this story creates pressure on those involved to earnestly look at the physical evidence and review the case.

From a true crime fanatic…
This is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. I made the mistake of skipping over it simply based on the name, imagining it were one of those salacious, tabloid-esque podcasts. It’s not. Gilbert King and Kelsey Decker gave this story what it deserves. They don’t hide who Leo and Jeremy were or are, they don’t make any attempts at painting either as overly sympathetic, nor do they demonize them. Rather, a full portrait of who these men were and are is painted. The music is fitting. Particularly the verse: sorrows depths are endless. It left me with that gutted feeling I only get from finishing a novel.

Really good
This has podcast has me shook. Thank you for telling this story and for having respect for- even when hard- every player in it. Really well done.

Where’s the hat?
Wondering about the hat left in the back seat of Michelle’s car that should have incriminating evidence on it. Jeremy Scott mentioned it was his cousin’s and should have initials, or a name, but better yet, hair strands left inside it. Jeremy knew about this hair - what’s happened to this key piece of evidence?

Mostly good, but there were some parts in poor taste
Captivating, until I got to Jeremy’s letter. I thought the way the narrator read it was unprofessional and rude. I used to do transcription (commercial, not legal) and we would edit the transcription slightly for clarity and readability, and because we didn’t want to make anyone seem stupid. We already know about Jeremy’s intellectual capabilities, so reading the letter as written is unnecessary. Kind of a duck move.

TEAM LEO!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Team Leo alllll the way!!! 9 months ain’t nothin but a meatball! Let’s goooooo!! 🎉

Wow!!
I just finished listening, and to the bonus episode after the most recent parole hearing. I am just without adequate words to explain how upsetting this story is. 35 years in prison for a crime that he did not commit. The reporting was phenomenal. I applauded all of you who have been a part of trying g to get Leo out. Wow! The “justice” system is so scary.

Excellent listen
This podcast was captivating and very well done. Hard to believe stuff like this happens. Thank you for bringing awareness about how corrupt the justice system is! Free Leo!

Gripping and shocking - you won’t stop listening
Most true crime leaves you unsatisfied, but this story ends with all the answers. Let’s hope a good soul in the Florida justice system listens and does the right thing - exonerate Leo now. The reporting is excellent and filled with integrity and no smoke and mirror razzmatazz. This is the real deal. If only more of life was this carefully managed and examined.

Wow
Absolutely insane!! What are we as citizens supposed to think when such grievances, and unfair practices of justice, is handed out without the weighing in the truth? This man is innocent . Are they worried about paying this man for their failure? Well good job Florida! Every year adds up for more $$. This man will get out. They will pay for their failures. Sadly it takes his life and time away. I’m heartbroken over this. Justice my a$&. Smh hopes for true justice in a year.

This was so meaningful
I so very appreciate the integrity of this podcast. I am so appreciative of how well It was done. I pray Leo gets out and exonerated because it seems the evidence proves that. I also, feel like the investigation team, I feel badly for Jeremy who has no one on his team. It is clear he did horrific crimes but even the victim’s husband has compassion for him. This was very well done.

Updates
Heart wrenching story and frightening look into the criminal justice system. Where’s the justice in justice system? More like “just a system.” Hoping for positive outcomes for Michael Schofield although there can never be real justice. Please continue to update.

Exceptional
I have listened to many podcasts around similar topics and never has a story captured me quite like this one. Absolutely gripping storytelling, with the most deserving person at the center. Incredible work Gilbert and Kelsey. The latest bonus episode had tears streaming down my face. Sending love and hope - Team Leo, all the way.

The Very Best!
I listen to podcasts daily, and Bone Valley is by far the very best in my library. One of the most enthralling, heart wrenching, infuriating true crime stories created. Now I’m waiting for 9 months, too, to hear Leo’s hopefully triumphant return. Great podcast narrators without the commercials every three minutes, poor audio, & laid back wine & cheese approach of so many current podcasts. The will be my #1 recommendation from now on.

Heartbreaking story
This podcast is extraordinary. The host voice is easy listening. The research is thorough. Mr. Schofield is an amazing person to keep trudging ahead thru all the adversity he has endured. It is heartwarming to know he has family, professionals and friends for advocacy & support. He also has so much virtual support from listeners like me. When I read the news of parole denial, I cried. Cried for a person I didn’t know but feel so strongly about his innocence from following this podcast. I look forward to updates and hope for his release in the near future. Thank you.

Free Leo!
This has been some of the most moving & best reported podcasts I’ve ever heard. Bravo! Thank you for gifting us the chance to get to know Leo and letting us experience how invested you all were to Leo’s innocence.

INJUSTICE AGAIN!! What do we do now??
This podcast is incredible, the story is REAL, the HORROR is still happening TODAY (MAY, 2023) I don’t review podcasts, but EVERYBODY MUST LISTEN and take ACTION. I’m in shock. What can supporters do now to help????????(MAY, 2023)

Moved to review. First review of a podcast ever
I listen to many podcasts and I have never been moved to review a podcast before. This is my first ever review and I just listed to the Nothing but a Meatball episode and I was moved to tears. Hearing the genuine love and respect between your team and Leo has me sobbing. I hope this next year goes quickly and Leo is finally released to live the life he has been robbed of. Thank you for sharing Leo’s story and although I’m disappointed in the parole board results this year I’m hopeful. God bless Leo, his entire family, and you for caring and sharing his story.

Great reporting‼️
A riveting case much illuminated by your fantastic work! BRING LEO HOME‼️🌈