I’m really on the fence with this podcast. I loved MIO and the way it was thoroughly and thoughtfully researched and presented. I can tell in Season 2 the host and production team must have really grappled with how to discuss and portray the Vaughn tragedy when only one family was willing to participate. But still. This seems like the Gail Vaughn show at times and even if Chris Vaughn is innocent, the story feels uncomfortably one-sided and victim blaming.

Brilliant storytelling. Compassionate, intelligent and thoroughly researched. I enjoyed this podcast and look forward to hearing how appeal go for Vaughn.

I’m glad I don’t live in the USA. The vitriol is so extreme. It’s not that us Canadians are much better. We participate in just as much online vilification, however the US seems to have an intensity in their extremism our country doesn’t quite have. It’s sad when someone who disagrees (like those who oppose the direction of this podcast) voice their opinion without any thoughtful consideration or civility. I think this host was perhaps trying to rightsize the one-sidedness that happened during the “investigation”, arrest, trial, and conviction of Mr. Vaughan. I hope there is a positive outcome for him and thank the host for her work on this series.

SSRIS ARE NOT USED TO TREAT BIPOLAR DISORDER. The fact that that was said and implied that she had a mental health disorder that there is no evidence she has it’s so disgusting. I’m really like songbird, but this one has zero actual evidence and just so much victim blaming.

Setting aside the bad music, the 12+ adds per episode and the unnecesary and abundant interviews, this podcast suffers from a terrible bias and horrible handling of information. It explains everything that the police did wrong in their investigation and then it goes and does the same to point the finger at the victim. I could list all of the omissions, contradictions and false accusations but instead I will limit it to the one that I thought was the worst offence. On episode 5, when interviewing a psychologist, they talk about mental illness as if it was the biggest clue to prove a murder suicide scenario. The worst part being when the so called psychologist states "bipolars are known for being very cruel". This is insensitive, unprofessional and blatantly ignorant. Terrible podcasting.

I have never seen such blatant hatred as that family had for his wife. Anyone with more than an GED made his family angry. It's like they're allergic to education or something. NO marriage is perfect, but to blame her for killling her dear children and then PRETENDING to have amnesia all those yrs is horrific. What a hill to choose to die on, Lauren. Is he out of jail YET? Has he been proven innocent YET? He was so controlling and believed in running an Army Camp style type of life where only HE was allowed to speak or make a decision is SO 150o's. Good luck with that, I say. We can see what YOU obviously can't. I'd give ZERO stars if that were possible. YOU caused more harm with your biased stance on this. And should be ashamed of yourself or apologize to HER family, at the very least!!

This was almost impossible to listen to. The bias was so extreme and the vilification was so absolute as to be less than believable. This story was told in such an egregiously one-sided way that it doesn't feel possible to gauge where the truth might even be. I stopped listening after two episodes, there didn't seem to be any point in continuing once it was obvious how extreme the bias was. Poor investigative journalism.

Hi Lauren, I read a bunch a reviews on here, I can not for the life of me how these people have total trust in the Illinois government, the biggest crooks are from Illinois, thanks Lauren. Ok the people who wrote some of them reviews,, How can all you people be so much on the Illinois government side?? Your governors keep going to jail for years. 3 of them recently, Do you people in Illinois know these prosecutors are freaking crooks??? wake up, you over taxed liberals in Illinois, the evidence does not point to him, help him present his case as appose to vilifying him, you are also in the cross hairs in these crooks in the prosecutors office, you have a problem in Illinois and you fools have your blinders on, wake up. The USA and specifically the Illinois government are freaking crooks. Regards Neil

Very well done podcast. Brings to light many unanswered questions that still need to be addressed. Hoping that all will be brought forward in the new year!

Society needs to accept wrongful convictions due to media happen! Innocent until proven guilty has become overshadowed by the immediate judgement of people too quick to hate. We all need to STOP & LISTEN