Not Guilty

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What defines guilt? Should we judge the accused based on the evidence found against them? Or by the decision made about them by a jury of their peers? Each week we look at complicated criminal cases, where the evidence and the verdict don’t always line up, testing the limits of “innocent until proven guilty.” Not Guilty is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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  • Notevensurprisedanymore
    B-
    I like the stories and the narration is clear. My only issue is the advertisements. I don’t mind a few in my podcasts but there’s frankly too many in these.
  • Malian Queen
    12 year olds giggling
    Why all the giggling on such horrible murders? They sound like 12 yo girls at a sleepover. Deleting podcast now! Peace out!
  • VMSMama
    Please Fix!
    Please fix the inaccurate credit given to the author for episode 11, from July 2019, on Bernie Baran. The author is a female, Charlie Worroll, but you have credited Charles Worroll!
  • Sissy ball
    20/10 Would Recommend
    Anything by Parcast is so well researched and well done. Love all of their series. They most likely have something for you. From serial killers to mythology to fairytales to crimes of passion or there series not guilty which is about people who were found not guilty but most of the time you really do think they did it. All are really well done.
  • Wasting My Thyme
    I can’t
    Sorry, the writers and narrator need to educate themselves on basic legal concepts and basic criminal law before publishing commentary on it. I noted issues in every episode I listened to, but just stopped halfway through the Watergate episodes. Robbers? How about burglars? This is a very basic distinction. One takes from another’s person by force or threat of force, and the other breaks and enters with the intent to commit a theft or felony. Since when did Watergate involve robbery? Who was robbed? If you can’t screen your material with an actual criminal attorney or consultant, at least do a basic Google search instead of just inflating the terms into something else entirely. Come on... And indignant? I would imagine many criminal suspects and defendants feel indignant, but that does not qualify or entitle them to free representation. So how about indigent? Doesn’t that make more sense just from context? And “where the evidence and the verdict don’t always line up”... Not all evidence is admissible. And the standard of “beyond a reasonable doubt” is a very high burden. This podcast doesn’t seem to contemplate either of those; it just packages a condensed story with often incorrect descriptions of the law or a misunderstanding of investigations, and treats the summary as though the trial result should be common sense.
  • Kayeleonie
    Great podcast
    I really like the host voice. I've listened to other podcast that she is involved in and really enjoy them.. cant wait to dig in..
  • cat lady kristin
    Miss this podcast
    Vanessa Hope you come back soon!
  • Tboop11167
    Bonus
    To many bonus clips
  • 0Ashlee6
    Chronicle order
    I enjoy the stories. However, not sure why nothing plays in chronological order. Instead of 1-20. It will automatically play 20-1 and then everything is out of order.
  • Jimyat11
    Interesting and well done
    Great stories told in a detailed and interesting manner. Hosts are excellent with good research. Listen weekly
  • orlando123233
    Great rendition
    Great story line and outcome A winner The outcome was remarkable
  • jamieT125
    New content?
    Are you going to advertise for new podcasts or post content?
  • Mandi_Ell
    Better than most crime shows
    I like this one a lot. It’s true crime that focuses on the case itself. I really like all the evidence that they give in detail because as a listener you can come up with your own opinion and theories, and but the pieces of the puzzle together yourself. My only criticism with this podcast is that it’s unclear if it’s profiling an innocent person who was wrongfully convicted or a guilty person who got off free. It’s a mix of the two but I think it’s confusing to listeners because it can seem like a glory profile. Though, the host, Vanessa, is very good at having a non bias tone and her presentation isn’t boring.
  • Inky Fan
    I Love It
    Intriguing cases with incredible details. Even stories I thought I knew I found out more about. I enjoy the storytelling throughout. Thank you for this addition to my normal podcast listening.
  • EdwinBercaw
    I love Vanessa Richardson
    Just wanted to say I love the host’s voice and her delivery of the stories. So clear and easy to listen to. I guess we are all different :) This podcast is so well done. I love the legal detail. This my favorite podcast.
  • Johnboy1138
    Very good until Nixon episode
    I have really enjoyed the “Not Guilty” podcast. Hearing about people accused and convicted of murder falsely, the trial that followed, and then the vindication has been very intriguing. As a matter of fact, they encouraged me to look into the cases further on my own. Even the case about the man who was probably guilty of killing his wife but got found not guilty. Most all of these cases were about people who were arrested and accused of murder, declared their innocence, went to trial, and were either found guilty or not guilty. As I said, very interesting podcast...until the Richard Nixon episode. This episode, in my opinion, did NOT belong on this podcast. It did not follow the same formula or subject matter as of most all of the previous episodes. Isn’t it such a coincidence that during a farce of an impeachment inquiry that is going on today that we get an episode of a President, also Republican, that was questioned and scrutinized and was sought to be impeached? Why wasn’t the Democratic President Bill Clinton chosen, who WAS impeached? And like I said, this episode with its subject matter shouldn’t have been on this podcast, rather it should have been on Political Scandels or Scams or something similar. Definitely not here. To me, this just shows that this particular incident was chosen with an agenda behind it. Especially when you hear the very last line in the entire story, as if being said today in light of what is going on today. Disappointing.
  • GreetingsFromBFLO
    Issues with DeJac episode
    There was an inconsistency with some dates in the story. Also, the way Vanessa pronounced Crystallynn’s name wasn’t consistent with the way it was pronounced the whole episode. I’m from Buffalo and I know this case very well.
  • Betty Draper74
    Lynn DeJac Episode
    Admission: have a love-hate relationship with Parcast. This series hit it out of the park. I wasn’tamiliar with “Not Guilty?” but chose it today, the Lynn DeJac Episode, bc I had highway driving about 80 miles. I could not stop listening! This was so well done, beautifully produced, the suspense was killing me. I HAD to hear the end- even if it meant rounding the block again- given the podcast title and all :-) I looked the case up online afterward. For once, it appears podcast producers used their brains & had NOT plagiarized the press/source material. HOPE THE REST ARE THIS WAY- i think they will be. Kudos!! Made my day.
  • The Real Zen Boy
    Holding up garbage people as heroes
    The final straw was the episodes about DeJac. They treat her as a hero, when she wasn’t just a bad mother, she was absolute garbage whose actions directly caused the rape and murder of her own daughter. Garbage people who are talking about other garbage people like they are their heroes. Nope.
  • Niapink_
    Agenda Driven podcast. Withholding vital fact from stories
    I find it disgusting how the Central Park 5 story was told. They described the detective “success rate” of getting “criminals” to confess is that the suspects felt comfortable with him. Conveniently neglecting to mention the physical abuse they endured. The boys were beaten, you can hear the screams in the confession tapes. Questioned without parents present a lot of corruption. This entire podcast is very misleading and purposefully portraying a fake narrative. The same way the press and detectives did when this gross injustice originally took place. Shameful
  • Lettermom99
    Love the podcast.
    She’s got a great voice and the subject matter keeps my attention. I need more lol
  • ThrasherY
    Hate the style
    Ugh. Parcast. The narrators just read a script with news anchor like voices. I can’t stand the format.
  • Nike Noodle
    Well.. it’s READ and read too fast
    I feel like I want to grab the paper from her & say LET ME READ IT ALONE QUIETLY! She doesn’t even pause between sentences. All the words are just running together & it’s read so fast that it’s hard to follow. There aren’t any real people from any of the cases.. just her reading.
  • D ills
    John Norman Collins
    I love this podcast and what a treat to have a new episode every day!!! D.mills
  • Cant think of unoss
    Totally addicted!
    Love this podcast. I wish there were more episodes. Keep up the good work!
  • whiskerB
    Thought provoking
    I’ve been bingeing parcast podcasts lately and this is one of my favorites!
  • Miles Vara
    Compelling
    A bit dryer than I usually like, but the topics and production are so good. Check out Miranda. I never knew. Crazy story.
  • NK239
    We’ll written
    I burned through all of these in a sitting and can’t wait for more.
  • Gary Hetrick
    Amazing
    I had never listened to podcasts until I was introduced to this. I am hooked! The suspense is amazing and well written. Thank you!!!!
  • Cheddar79
    Where is Beran Barnard part 2??
    I listened to part 1 and am dying to hear part 2 but i don’t see it.
  • Cconnell5
    Wonderfully done
    I am obsessed with the the hostess voice, she sounds like she should be an Oxygen show. I have to enjoy the podcasts voices to even consider the show, this is a winner. She does a great job presenting the ins and outs of a story and out comes.
  • nickhoward1
    awesome
    great podcast better story telling.
  • An Inside Joke
    Gets you in the feels
    I'll be honest, I have to be in the right mood to listen to this series. The injustice of some of these stories just makes me too angry otherwise! But if you're in the right state of mind, this is an informative, fascinating series about some real true crimes and how the subsequent court case can fulfill (or miscarry) justice.
  • davecat 94
    Enjoyed
    But please know there is a difference between indigent and indignant.
  • li281713
    The host is amazing
    I love the host. Straight facts. You can’t get any better than that! The way she narrates is so soothing! I’m so glad I found your podcast!
  • I'd rather be cooking
    Host uncompelling
    Maybe it’s just me, and I feel terrible leaving a less than stellar review where the host probably reads them, but the host of these shows is so lackluster. I listen to several other crime podcasts and they are all so interesting, riveting, and engaging. The narrator of these episodes is so boring, I find myself constantly backing up episodes because I tuned out. Sadly unsubscribing.
  • Bookshelves91
    Love it!
    Parcast does it again! I really liked how the discuss how these people whether they are guilty or not, use the justice system to get an not guilty plea.
  • Jchaisson81
    Exceptional
    Loved it Can’t wait for more !!!!
  • B&D's Mom
    Love it!
    Well done podcast! Easy to listen to while I work and so interesting, too. This narrator is one of my favorites.
  • don'tletanythingletyoudown
    Love it!!!
    I’m always looking for criminal justice podcasts. Serial killer podcasts, or even cults. If you love criminal justice, serial killers, or cults give this podcast a listen.
  • Dude wow this app wow
    Perfect!
    If you want chills and a great story line this is a great podcast!
  • Real !
    Fantastic!
    I totally enjoyed this newest addition to the shows. They have information I would never had thought of or been interested in. But that was all changed with the first 10 minutes. I tell all my friends and family. Please don’t listen to negativity in the world, you guys help many of us to make the days interesting.
  • clubbingfungus
    Not bad
    I originally started listening to Parcast for Serial killers, they always have so many new shows coming out that it’s frustrating. I don’t mind this podcast but I wish they’d do more episodes and invest in what they have instead of just adding new shows
  • soonerbrat
    These people have too many podcasts
    I don’t like this style of podcast. I listened for 20 seconds and realized it’s the same female host from Serial Killers podcast and Cults. I don’t like their back and forth fake banter. the music, or the scripted style of the reading.
  • xx3
    Oh absolutely obsessed!
    I love, love pardcast, so this was a natural progression from their other content. In depth and comprehensive explanation of interesting cases — Can’t get enough! Keep the episodes coming!
  • carlgood1
    When you want to make a podcast and have no money to spend
    Literally just someone reading a script and that’s the podcast. No audio clips, no interviews, zero investigation and limited ambition all around. That said, I thought the writing was pretty solid - synthesizing disparate info into a compelling narrative whole that was well-narrated imho. When your podcast is literally nothing but those two things, both are important!
  • Hayden & Mary
    Dope
    I listened to it for 30 seconds and was already hooked. Plus Vanessa is one my favorite narrators of all the Parcast narrators. Her voice is very captivating! Plus the recording is so crisp. I listen to you guys all day long at work. I don’t know how I’d get through my work day without your podcast. Lol
  • Spammy dee
    Lovinapodcast
    There aren’t enough true crime podcasts about the one’s that got away. Such a compelling story, love it!
  • Bryan Thompson
    The. Most. Boring. Narrator. Ever.
    I honestly believe that this narrator could make the Pearl Harbor invasion boring.
  • Blue Ginger the K
    Yay Vanessa!
    Vanessa is so much better solo than with partners who drag her down. Very enjoyable.
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