The Village - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Great investigative story. Well documented and presented in a very fair way. Hearing the actual voices of the people interviewed makes this so very real. Can’t say enough good things about the style, content and the presentation of a story that needs to be told. I’m blown away. I heard about this podcast when I listened to The Doodler podcast. I’m so glad to have heard about it.

This podcast (season one and the first ep of season two so far) deals with some very disturbing subject matter, but in a way that isn’t sensational and shows nothing but compassion. It incorporates a lot of stories about people’s lives around the crimes, both those of the victims and those who knew them, while bringing attention to these awful events and the bungling of their investigation. At many times, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, hearing all the stories being told feels more good than bad, despite the sadness. Very well produced and focuses on the accounts of those who really know these stories.

Justin Ling is one of the best investigative journalists of the newer generation. He walks the walk, digs deep and is meticulous with his research.

I really want to like this show. The topics that are covered are crucial. But it doesn’t feel cogent. Season 1 was set up like an investigation into the murders and then it wasn’t. Switching fro Aurelia to Cassandra felt really confusing in season 2. I think the host is still green and learning how to put together a narrative that has the broader culture context and I’m excited for his next project (whatever that is) but he’s not there yet.