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AMA live (Patreon)

Published:
2017-04-29 23:44:17
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2026-06

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Good morning, afternoon or night depending where you are. Anonymous host here. Ready for your questions.

Comments

Sean Keefe

How many cases do you have on your list of "definitely going to do this one?"

Jane Hooley

So it's like 12.44am in U.K. So I only have 1 question. Will u be covering more UK crimes such as Harold Shipman? And Ian Huntley?

Casefile
>>4931877

Hi Jane. Definitely. We have actually already covered Huntley back at the start. The Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman episode was number 8 I believe.

Megan

How do you decide on a case? Are there any cases you won't cover?

Casefile
>>4931875

Hi Sean. There are quite a lot on this list! It's just a matter of time.

Karl

How many hours of research go into an average episode?

Brett_T

Hi from once again, rainy Victoria BC.

Pat Rolfes

It's 6:47 in Iowa USA and I just wanted to say I LOVE the podcast...I listen everyday to and from work and have re listened to several

Jane Hooley

Does having to recap on such horrific crimes takes it toll on you and all the team? If so how do you cope

Casefile
>>4931904

Yeah it's a hard one to explain. There have definitely been cases I thought I was going to cover but when I've looked into it more, my gut has just said "No". I'm not sure what it is about a case that says, "tell this story" but basically I just go with my gut.

Jane Hooley
>>4931877

He used to be in Wakefield prison. Wakefield is where I live. Not a nice feeling

Karl

Have you had to drop a case idea due to the lack of access to source materials?

Sean Keefe

Have you considered "Pee Wee" Gaskins? It's a very underreported story given the depth of depravity.

Casefile
>>4931910

Countless. It's a full time job for sure. There's usually two people that work in a case. One lead researcher and writer plus an assist. Personally I've spent 8-12 hours a day for a week on cases before. Then there is the recording plus production side of things.

Ben Barnes

What are some of the most favourite cases of yours that you have not covered on Casefile?

Pat Rolfes

WOW! Do y'all have 'regular' jobs as well? If so how do you squeeze it all in?

Casefile
>>4931927

I'd by lying if I said it didn't. Personally - music - some form of high intensity workout - sport - comedies

Emilie Lorenzo Broderstad

I have great respect for the work the team at Casefile does! Keep up the great work!

Casefile
>>4931940

Yeah there has been a few. I don't recall specific cases but I know for sure someone has sent something in - but there's just nothing out there about it.

Jen N.

Hello from Toronto (Canada)! Thank you for all your hard work. Of all the true crime podcasts I listen to, yours is my favourite. My question: what's the most unexpected way your work has changed you?

Karl

Why have you decided to remain the anonymous host? A mystery in the mystery

Sean Keefe

Please look into "Pee Wee" Gaskins! It'll blow your mind!! Anyways, you're my favorite podcast, and I listen to a lot! Hailing from Fort Worth, TX.

Jane Hooley

Well it's time I said goodnight from the uk it's nearly 1am. Keep up the excellent work I keep telling all my work colleagues and friends about this amazing podcast x

Casefile
>>4931965

I don't know if favourite is the right word. But one I'd love to dive into is the WM3 case. I know there is extensive coverage already. But given the amount of material from the police file and court that is available I'd love to just go into it with an open mind - and study everything for myself. Unfortunately I don't have the months it would likely take.

Casefile
>>4931968

I have no idea. I often wonder that myself. Let's just say before the podcast I had leisure time. Now I don't :)

Kym McCauley

Hi there - Kym from Brisbane - since listening to your podcasts I've realised that there are some crimes that really impact on a country and change it forever! The Falconio case and Beaumont children here in Australia, definitely the moors murders in the UK - probably JFK assassination and the OJ Simpson case in the US - do you plan on covering those pivotal cases in the future?

Athena Wisotsky

Have you looked into the Brooke Wilberger case from Oregon ever?

Karl

I like that you cover less known cases and ones outside the USA

Casefile
>>4931995

Thank you Jen. That's a tough question. I'm not sure I have changed. Maybe. But Nothing I've noticed. My mind is racing now trying to think.

Sara Moore

WM3 would be very good. I'd love to hear your take on it. I don't have a question, really, but thank you for creating such an engrossing and thoroughly researched podcast!

Pat Rolfes

I love hearing about all the cases from other parts of the world...very interesting...scary, but interesting and I love it

Casefile
>>4932003

It keeps the focus squarely on the case. The host of our style of show is irrelevant I believe. Im just there to tell you the story. Keeps the focus on the case. Plus I'm shy.

Mikki

Have you ever thought about doing one on the rape and murder of 8year old Victoria Stafford in a Woodstock Ontario Canada?

Mikki

You're by far the best PodCast I've ever heard and the only one who could do it justice

Captain Flint

Thanks forl continuing your great work on this podcast. Being from the UK originally (now in Los Angeles) I've particularly enjoyed the episodes on UK crime stories. Do you have plans to cover more UK cases?

Pat Rolfes

Your voice is an excellent choice for the show, authoritative yet energetic and just as curious as the rest of us

Karl

I tell everyone I know about Casefile

Karl

I tell everyone I know about Casefile

Karl

Sorry about that Patreon is crashing on me

Casefile
>>4932031

Hi Kym. The Beaumonts yes. JFK and OJ unlikely. They have had a saturation of coverage and I'm not sure there's anything we would add.

Halley

Loved the Watson episode. Great work on such an interesting matter. How do you decide which episodes you will include record of interviews etc? Is it based on access to this material? Or more where it's critical to the storyline?

Casefile
>>4932035

Hi Athena. No not sure I've heard of that one either. I'll note it down.

Laura Bagnell

How long does it take you to record the audio for a show? I am often working a jigsaw puzzle while listening and I find myself for many minutes at a time with a puzzle piece in hand, not having moved due to the way you tell the story.

Mikki

How long do you spend on researching before you stop? I'd imagine you could just keep going down rabbit holes in some of them.

Casefile
>>4932102

I'll note it down. I have a feeling with this one it may already bee on our list of cases to look into further. But I'm not 100 per cent on that.

Casefile
>>4932103

Thank you Matt. Yeah definitely. We have quite a few more we want to cover from that part of the world.

James M W

I know this is probably an odd question, but it's something I've been wondering for a while- I've noticed that in some cases where there's a sexual element to the crime, this is minimised in the podcast. The one that comes to mind most is Mr Cruel- I didn't even realise there was a sexual element to the crimes until I googled it after listening to the episode. As much as I don't particularly want to be exposed to any details of such abhorrent crime, I thought it was an odd thing to not mention since it was such a key part of Mr Cruel's crimes and motives. Is this intentional? If so, is it for the sake of sparing listeners/researchers the horrific details of such information, or for another reason? Thanks for such a phenomenal show.

Jane Hooley

So what made you start the podcast?

Brett_T

Any hints on the next case?

Casefile
>>4932134

We always like to use first hand accounts where possible. Who better to tell a story - or critical parts of a story - then the people who were there. But they aren't always available in the cases we cover. And it can be very tricky trying to work out what to include and what to leave out.

Casefile
>>4932137

A rough guide is 4-6x the episode length recording time. So 8-12 hours for a 2 hours episode. The amount of mistakes I make when narrating is unbelievable. Something about when the red recording light goes on - suddenly I can't talk. I literally have ten takes to record a simple paragraph sometimes. It can be incredible frustrating at times.

Athena Wisotsky

Also just want to say thank you for the podcast! You guys are far and above the best crime storytelling podcast out. <3 the host, <3 the theme song, <3 your hard work!!! Thank you!!

WillOwl11

Hello! It seemed like you were trying a few voice variations in the Jennifer Pan episode. Even though your tone has changed in other episodes based on the context, this was the first time I heard you doing a full variation. Did you work on this or was it spontaneous? Are you planning to do this more frequently? :)

Casefile
>>4932151

Yeah but we generally can't help ourselves. We love a good rabbit hole or ten. If things start sounding too far fetched or heavily opinionated with no shred of facts then we will stop.

Michele Arsenault

Hello from New England, USA! How long into doing the podcast did you realize that you needed to bring other people on board to help with research, production, etc? Why?

Pat Rolfes

Have a good day/afternoon/evening to all y'all...😍

Ben Barnes

Thank you for taking the time to answer my question Casefile. I also love how you have transcripts of the cases, I am deaf so it means that I can enjoy the podcast even more. In fact your one of the only podcast that I can really enjoy and not be hesitant to click on it. Thanks Casefile

WillOwl11
>>4932137

I'm sure it will get better over time, like your rendition. The first time I listened to The Wanda Beach murders, I was so anxious because you weren't breathing between words in a sentence! But now you pretty much nail it.

Naama and Geoff Shang

Good morning from Israel, where it's 3:11 in the morning. Before anything else I'd like to thank you for providing such wonderful content. We are avid listeners and often listen to episodes multiple times.

Casefile
>>4932173

Hi James. Yeah it was a fine line this one. So what I decided to do was mention it without specifically mentioning it. I let the listeners fill in the gaps. I thought it was obvious the way I presented the information that that's what happened. But maybe it was only obvious to me because I already knew. Fine line as I said.

Jen N.
>>4931995

I bet! Let us know if you start a gofundme to cover your therapy. I'm sure we'd all be willing to chip in :)

Mikki

Thank you from Canada. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

Casefile
>>4932175

I was injured and off work for a while. Needed something to out my mind on. Saw making a murderer. Heard serial (I was late to that show). Loved podcasts. Thought it would be cool to start one. Started looking into the Wanda Beach murders - a case I had heard of since I was young - but knew nothing about. And here we are. Inspired by the joe Rogan podcast (he is forever telling people to start their own) and hardcore history (extensively researched and detailed storytelling)

Karl

One I remember from when I was a kid Gary Heidnik

Brett_T

Thanks Joe Rogan 👍

Casefile
>>4932250

Yeah definitely spontaneous. Maybe something that is eveloving. I don't go in with a plan. I just do what feels right. Speaking of voice variations. Case 52 gets a little crazy. Will be interested to here the feedback on that.

Sam

Hello from the UK at 1:24am! Love the podcasts. Can you see yourself doing this full time? If financially it was viable would you want to?

Casefile
>>4932269

In terms of production I knew pretty much straight away. But it didn't happen till episode 7. I had no idea what I was doing and I knew the sound and music was bad. Research was around episode mid twenties. I could no longer cope solo working full time and researching and writing. I had to bring other people in.

Kym McCauley
>>4932250

I've noticed the voice variations lately too - especially during the Hindley/Brady narratives!

Brett_T

A little thin of a hint my friend. 😀, I assume it will be next week?

Naama and Geoff Shang

My husband is from Australia, and we are interested to know whether you plan to cover either the Azaria chamberlain or Colin Winchester cases.

WillOwl11
>>4932250

Yes! I shall await this awesomeness! It's 2:30 hrs here and Patreon keeps crashing on me so I'm going to say goodnight. Looking forward to Case 52. :)

Casefile
>>4932376

If it was financially viable I could see myself doing it. I think. I enjoy working on these stories and bringing them to you all. Particularly shedding light on the unsolved ones.

WillOwl11
>>4932250

Hello and nice to see a familiar name in the chat Kym! Have a good day! :)

Casefile
>>4932398

:) I actually sat there and tried to think of something else that didn't give it away and I just had nothing. I'm already deep into 53 (recording as soon as this AMA finishes) I find it hard to think back to previous cases when I'm focussed on another. Even though it was only recorded last week!!! Yeah 52 next week. Then there shouldn't be a break for a good 5 weeks at least.

Casefile
>>4932408

Possibly. Can't say for sure 100 per cent. But they could make episodes for sure.

Brett_T

Yes please, more unsolved cases, all it takes is the right person to hear something again or play on their sense of right or wrong and wouldn't that be an incredible feeling if it was your podcast that finally gives the victim and families closure.

Brett_T

You can't rush perfection 😀👍

Casefile
>>4932137

Those early episodes must have been horrendous narration wise. I remember copping a bit of stick for it on social and in reviews. But I don't listen once I've finished the actual recording. I can't stand the sound of my own voice.

Laura Bagnell

I like to hear a mix of the solved and the unsolved. The solved cases give hope that the unsolved ones will join them one day.

Casefile

Do some info for you all. Recording 53 part 1 as soon as the AMA is finished. This is the one that scared our researcher and writer Anna. And I can see why. It woke me up in the middle of he night after I was done with the script edits. I'm mentally preparing for the narration now.

Naama and Geoff Shang

Yes, I am with you. I also like a balance of yes, I am with you. I also like a balance between the solved and the unsolved.

Sara Moore

Have you considered the Etan Patz case (US)? There was just a conviction but a lot of mystery still surrounds the case.

Kym McCauley
>>4932408

That's interesting - with the Chamberlain case there wasn't actually a crime comitted - plenty of injustice took place though!!!

Laura Bagnell

I cannot wait to learn what 53 is. I hope that you and Anna can clear your minds once it is recorded and you can move on to something else.

Naama and Geoff Shang

Sorry about that. I am using a screen reader and patreon isn't the most accessible thing on the Internet…

Sam

What age range are you in if you don't mind me asking? I think the accent throws me and I just can't tell.

Justine Kelly

Do you write out the entire script for yourself before you start recording? I'm so impressed with how you structure everything

Ryan Beattie

What police force has impressed you the most in all you cases?

Ben

Great work to all the case file team, been listening since the start and it's been fantastic. I'm interested to know if anyone associated with the crimes has reached out to you after release?

Casefile
>>4932604

Yeah the script is written edited and re written. I do a few reads before hand. (Still doesn't stop a thousand mistakes that require re recording) very occasionally things will be changed on the fly during the recording as well.

Ben

Also, Has anyone convicted contacted you to 'tell there story'? (Which I think was the driver for the start of another podcast s-town, not nearly as good as casefile imo!)

Naama and Geoff Shang

I find that because of the excellent writing an excellent presentation, the cases off and stay with me for days. But the case that has definitely affected me most and I cannot get out of my head to this day is the Moors murders.

Casefile
>>4932612

Most of them. I think all are trying to do the right thing and try there best. Hard to go part Dennis Ryan for individual effort. LAPD to in the Hollywood shootout. Everyone else is trying to run as far away from that as possible - yet they run into it.

Sam
>>4932643

S-Town was awful in my opinion. Seemed to have so much promise but never went anywhere. Have you listened to it Mr Anon?

Kym McCauley

Have you thought about looking at cases where DNA evidence has caused a miscarriage of justice? There may be plenty of these cases coming from South Australia in the near future!

Sam

Did you watch the Joshua vs Klitschko fight a couple of hours ago? What you think? AJ the real deal?

Casefile
>>4932643

I listened to a few episodes to see what all the hype was about. Then my friend told me how it ended. So never got round to the last few episodes. No comvicted people have contacted us.

Casefile
>>4932661

Yeah that was tough. It left me feeling really, really empty that case. I had no idea he depravity involved. I mean I knew it wasn't going to be a happy story. But it was tough.

Casefile
>>4932685

Yeah we are open to all types of cases. Something we will no doubt cover in the future.

Ryan Beattie

The Moors 3 parter was a tough but brilliant listen. The detail in the case was brilliant. Being from the U.K. I've heard that story a 100 times, but never like that.

Casefile
>>4932711

I didn't know. Never been massive on boxing. Love mma and kickboxing though. Although not very knowledgable on the players in kickboxing - I just love watching glory.

Justine Kelly

Any true crime TV series or books you're hooked on at the moment?

Naama and Geoff Shang

I bet it was. I cannot imagine having to describe that and read and re read it out loud… You did an amazing job

Casefile
>>4932764

No nothing at the moment. Unless it relates to a case I don't really read or watch anything true crime anymore.

Casefile
>>4932764

And if I tell you what I am reading and watching - that would be a spoiler alert 😉

Sam
>>4932711

It was best fight I've seen for a while. Proper Rocky stuff! Only watch bits and pieces of MMA but it's not that big in the UK. Anyways it's 2am and bed time for me. Keep the podcasts going! Love them!

Nicky McInnes

I don't have a question but I just want you to know that I love your voice and the way you present your show. Actually I do have a question, is casefile becoming a full time job? When do you do your research and taping? Evenings? Weekends? Do you have time for a 9-5 job?

Casefile
>>4932821

Yeah it is a full time job. I still have my other full time job. Basically it just means whenever I'm not at work I'm doing casefile. It's a very full on schedule but as long you all keep listening. I'm happy to keep doing it. No complaints here. We are Just so grateful people enjoy listening to the show. But it is the reason why we can't commit to an episode per week - it's just not possible.

Casefile
>>4932829

I've only ever seen making a murderer. Never read or seen a thing on it other then that show. I definitely can't form an opinion based on what is essentially a one sided documentary. And I'm not being critical - it's quite possible he is innocent. But I'd need to get a proper look at everything and do some serious proper research before coming to a conclusion. Very dangerous forming an opinion based on what information documentary makers decide to leave in and out.

Naama and Geoff Shang

No worries about that, I am sure I can speak for everyone here and say we will keep listening… There is always someone waiting for the next episode…

Nicky McInnes
>>4932821

I totally get that. Well I know I'm not alone in saying that I absolutely LOVE Casefile and am always hanging out for the next one. I think I might just have to buy myself a hoodie or mug 😊 You and your team are doing a fabulous job. Thank you

Casefile

Alright everyone. The time has come for me to start recording 53. Thank you All for joining in today. Some great questions as always. And hopefully the Sydney Roosters can get another win today in the NRL 😀

Gillian Freeman

Hi host! Your cases just get better and better. They're more like mini audio books. I truly don't know how you fit it in but thank you, thank you, thank you!! Oh, and the Roosters and the Broncos are doing well, so it's all good 😊

Naama and Geoff Shang

Thanks for everything, it was great being here. Totally worth staying up till 4 AM. Looking forward to hearing you again very soon

Casefile

Thanks Gillian. We won't talk about that roosters broncos game though please 😉

Ryan Beattie

Thanks you for your time and answers. Can't wait for next weeks episode. If it's even half as good as last weeks it will be epic 😆

Laura Bagnell

Thank you for the AMA !!! And we look forward to listening to the next case you have for us :)

Sara Moore

Thanks for this. Can't wait til the next episode!

Elizabeth stewart

I agree! I love your story telling style and am thankful that you tell long stories with a lot of detail. Thank you for all of your hard work! I can't imagine how difficult accomplishing consistent episodes must be along with attending a full time job.

Kym McCauley

As always - many thanks. Such good work and you've provided so many us with hours of fascinating cases. Off to do some shopping at Westfield now - nowhere near as interesting :-(

Grace Halligan

I see another Person has said how they love your voice. I also love your voice it is the right tone to add to the intrigue. Casefile is the best ever podcast. How did you get into this? Also are you able to get transcripts from police investigations. I wonder how you source all your research documents. Please do not stop doing Casefile it is just brilliant thank you for thinking about doing it and actually taking the plunge.

Mikki

Do you have a case that was your favourite at this point? Favourite story to tell?

HelpFind Ajax&Stamp

hello Host. Your voice and delivery is perfect for this podcast.