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Solved or Unsolved?

🕑 Added 2017-10-25 13:06:22 +0000 UTC

Comments

Maya George

I only voted 'solved', because let's be dealt. There's a closure you get in hearing the outcome. However when I think back to some of the unsolved cases, i really enjoyed the story and the way they were told, because it can help explain how and why there wasn't a 'solved' ending. I like the balance you have now, even though unsolved is definitely super frustrating at times!

Reagan Marley Brown

The solved cases are always very satisfying to listen to, but I absolutely enjoy the unsolved cases as well. I would prefer a mix of both, but definitely heavier on the solved cases. Thank you so much for putting out this podcast! It keeps me up at night, but in a good way lol.

Chiaryn Miranda

I do enjoy unsolved cases, but I listen to a few other podcasts specifically about unsolved cases. So, when Casefile does a few unsolved cases in a row, the unsolved cases feel overwhelming. I wouldn't mind if you do them sometimes, but I would prefer that it is the exception, rather than the rule. I also like the idea of noting that a case is unsolved at the beginning of the episode.

David Sanocki

I’d just like a disclaimer at the beginning if it letting me know that it is unsolved. I google every case before I listen just to check if I’ll be satisfied or not

Catherine Smith

Unsolved present day cold cases are good to hear about because it may stir up interest in the case to hopefully lead to resolution for the victims and their family. Solved historic cases are satisfying.

Ethan Lowry

The way you do your show solved is always better for me as it gives an “ending” to the case. I enjoy unsolved cases done over an entire season better than single episodes.

Diana Osborne

I like both, but the amateur sleuth in me wishes I could help solve the unsolved.

Adam Murphy

I prefer solved. As a listing experience in my spare time, I just prefer the closure solved cases provide. If I'm really into an episode, and it turns out to be unsolved, I find it really frustrating.. In saying all that, some of my favourite episodes have been unsolved hahaha. I guess it has a lot to do with the information available when you guys are researching, the narrative & script of the case that really 'make' the episode. So although I voted solved, an unsolved case here and there really does keep it awesome!

McGarr Media LLC

I voted no preference, but really my preference is for a balance/mix. Solved cases have the element of knowing the verified facts of the case, a resolution, and seeing justice done. Unsolved has a level of mystery which is always captivating. However, a lot of podcasts/media focus on one or the other. The nice thing about not not having a specific slant toward one or the other is you can cover interesting cases regardless of whether they're solved or unsolved. So keep mixing it up!

Amity B

I have voted solved however I do like the odd unsolved to mix it up a bit. I don’t mind if there continues to be a balance as it does keep it interesting! I guess I voted solved because I feel more satisfied at the conclusion and I particularly like researching the criminals more after I listen to the podcast episode.

Melissa Williams

I haven’t been disappointed with either, keep up the hard work.

Connor Z

I enjoy solved cases for the "mystery" aspect of the stories. Seeing the pile of evidence grow enough for suspects to be identified and eventually singled out is satisfying at the end of the episode.

Devon Merriman

Unsolved cases are too depressing and unfulfilling for me, but I can see the reasons why some people like them. I'd prefer if podcasts let me know at the beginning or in the description whether it is solved or unsolved so I can skip over it instead of getting super invested in the story, only to be disappointed and unsatisfied at the end.

Patrick Bracken

I greatly prefer solved. I listen to true crime podcasts for the catharsis of knowing that a perpetrator has been caught. Unsolved crimes don’t appeal to me because the chances of me being able to help are zero. That said, as long as there’s a good balance I’ll continue to listen. Thanks for asking!

Kristina Cleland

I don't have a preference, I enjoy both. I especially like the lesser known crimes whether they're solved or not.

Katie Lea

I think it's important to know about the unsolved cases, bring awareness and hopefully one day hear it has been solved. I prefer solved because knowing the bad guy (or girl) isn't still out there helps me sleep better at night.

Michael Malobabich

I do prefer solved cases but I’m ok with both. I want a mix of both because as others said, there are plenty of other podcasts for unsolved crimes. I love hearing about someone or a group finally getting caught and having everything fit together in a great narrative.

Hael Smith

I like solved because of the sense of completion. Having said that I wish you would do one on Keith Allen 😊

Kishi

I chose 'no preference' but only just. I quite like the satisfaction of a solved case!

Paula Small

I don't have a preference, but it's nice to have a mix to bring about some feeling of justice.

Kevin Spencer

Mostly solved, but just like some modern movies have no real ending or closure it is interesting to occasionally here the details behind an unsolved case. Laura Bagnell has a point re: Someone's memory may be jogged into coming forward with new information.

Captain Flint

I like a mix!

alan roosen

Mix - keeps the podcast interesting. Please never just entirely focus on solved or unsolved.

Kristen Ahlstrom

I love both, but unsolved cases make me really sad. I like solved ones more because I feel like there is some closure.

Samantha Andrasko

I really like both as well, but I love the light is shined on unsolved "cold" cases. The amount of information that can be found on some of these cases is always so surprising and makes me wonder how they aren't solved. I love a healthy mix of solved and unsolved!

Laura Bagnell

I also am a fan of both. There are so many unsolved crimes that they really need to be heard because you never know if someone listening just might know something about that particular crime. However, there are many many unsolved crime podcasts that I really need to hear about success stories. Crime victims need to know that there is justice and hope and it can be found for them too.

Amber Lockridge

There are other shows for unsolved cases. This show does a unique presentation of the methodology behind a crime investigation, even allowing a fascinating comparison between different countries or time periods. The solved cases let you see that process all the way to the end. It's awesome to see which investigative threads proved key to unraveling the mystery or capturing the culprit and which did not. This is my favorite podcast because of the unbiased presentation style that puts you in the shoes of the investigators.

Mark

I’m a fan of both and Laura F has summed it up well for me.

Tim Berry

Solved. If I wanted unsolved, I would listen to other podcasts.

Lily

I really like hearing about the investigations, which is something that this podcast does particularly well, and it's mostly solved cases that have the full story around that out in the open. But unsolved cases are important too of course.

Joan G

I prefer solved but agree with Laura's thoughts that I enjoy listening to both. I love how on ones like this week's Peter Weinberger and the Anita Cobby case we hear what happens to the killer, their sentence, the impact on the families etc.

Jo Richardson

Solved. I need answers and justice. Unsolved ones upset me.

Amy

Honestly I like both. Sometimes mystery is fun, but other times you just really want to know the answer.

Kirby Reycraft

Solved. I enjoy learning the circumstances and psychology of why people do the things they do.

Brett_T

I think a mix of solved and unsolved is needed , because as much as a solved case give us a positive feeling that this /these types of people and acts are not going to be allowed and they will be brought to justice, where as an unsolved case could, and hopefully will stir up a memory in someone that could finally bring a purpatrator to justice and give families effected a sense of closure. The more a case is kept in the minds of people the better the chance is that it may be solved one day.

Joe

Either way for me

Mikki

I'm all for both. With the solved, it's always a feel-good ending. But with unsolved, you always hope that someone will hear something that brings them back to a memory of that crime and can help solve it one day.

Alma Holevinski

I’m interested in hearing both. These are terrible things that happened to someone, someone’s family, someone’s friend... I think it’s important to hear all their stories too. Whether they’re weak or strong, interesting or not. They’re all important stories that need to be told.

Marcus Elliott

For me, the most interesting part of any story is the characters...and I like my characters flawed. Without a compelling suspect, most unsolved cases lack this singularly important aspect of storytelling. That said, both the unsolved EAR and Frankston/Tynong North series were fantastic. I think you've stuck a great balance between solved and unsolved cases so far. Generally, I think yours is the best true crime podcast out there, and I think this has a lot to do with your instincts on which cases are the most interesting. Go with your gut on this...because it's working.

Nick P

A mix of both is best, but I slightly prefer solved because of the resolution in having most of the pieces of the puzzle to put together

Megan Dean

my favorite ep has been the east area rapist, but i genuinely just love (and greatly appreciate) all of the gritty details that y'all dig up!

Matthew Yeaman

I voted unsolved because I love unsolved mysteries and would hate you to completely stop covering them but at the same time some of your weakest episodes have focused on unresolved mysteries which has probably help people push this narrative that they're not as interesting and shouldn't be covered. When the case is interesting like the East Area Rapist then the podcasts are just as good as your normal material. I wouldn't get disheartened because the Catherine Holmes and Georgina Watson episode wasn't well received. That's on the case, not on you. Keep up the good work guys, heathyheath_