r/Casefile

Here's a challenge for you all!

Name your top 5 favorite Casefile episodes that fit into these rules:

* You cannot list any of the following super-popular, often-discussed eps: Earons/GSK, Silk Road, Cari Farver, Cindy James, Belanglo, Daniel Morcombe, Jennifer Pan, Pillow Pyro, Mark and John, or the Gonzales Family

* You may only list one multi-part episode

* You may only include one serial killer (or serial killer pair)

Choose wisely!

A lot of people are frustrated with the Casefile mini break, and that’s fair. But honestly, I think it’s good they take breaks when they need to.
We sometimes forget these are real events involving real trauma. As listeners, we can skip an episode if it’s too much for us, but Casey, the writers, and the production team have to spend hours researching and repeatedly exposing themselves to disturbing material.
Thinking about it in terms of vicarious trauma, breaks seem healthy and necessary. I’d rather wait for a well-researched, respectful episode than get rushed content with half the detail missing

Cheers

Whether it’s a 'glitch in the matrix' moment, an unfathomable coincidence, or a choice made by a suspect that defies all logic, some cases linger in the mind specifically because of one jarringly strange detail.

The Eriksson twins: Despite being struck by vehicles multiple times, both women survived and fought off police with superhuman-like strength

Which are your top multiple part casefile? I have a lot of work this weekend and need a good longer story

Why are so many people triggered by complaining about the break?

We have to admit that there are true crime podcasts out there that generate episodes at least once a week. And if your super favorite TC podcast can only be felt once a month, it is a bad thing. Especially if you are a paying subscriber.

Can we not justify the breaks especially against people who pay to listen to their episodes?

I have been an avid listener of Casefile since the Pillow Pyro episode. I just gotta admit that over the years, I had started not to like the content anymore. It could be because the most interesting cases have already been covered. When was the last time we had a case as good as Jennifer Pan or Daniel Morcombe (RIP brave kid)?

It is one thing to love the team behind the podcast. It is another to be overzealous about it by attacking people who complain about the frequent breaks. This is not Jim Jones' cult!

Edit: Podcasting is a business. Why do you think they run ads? 🙃 So if they release only 3 stories in 6-7 months, that's concerning. I honestly think there is something going on beyond just taking a break to take a rest or prevent burnout. They have been doing this for years, decade for Casey.

Just want to congratulate the entire Casefile team for the tremendous work on the Waco series. Compelling, well researched and well written. I was in my early 20s when it all happened and followed it closely being an American. I thought I knew everything about it but discovered that wasn't the case.

Give Elsha a raise!

Am I missing something or did we just get a remix for this week? I had planned for a new episode as a reward for my Saturday chores, looks like I’ll just be stuck on my couch and doing no chores instead 😁

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hi everyone! i’d love episode recommendations of mysterious and/or unsolved cases, especially ones with lots of theories and speculation. also open to any other podcasts or specific cases available on spotify that fit this vibe. thank you in advance! 

for example, my fave casefile episodes are:

case 318: tay chow lyang & tony tan poh chuan 

case 294: ray & jennie kehlet 

case 283: kris kremers & lisanne froon 

case 264: andrew gosden 

case 194: lake bodom 

case 138: the miyazawa family 

case 100: the beaumont children 

case 59: amy lynn bradley

I’m a long time fan humbly waiting for an updated Claremont episode. I have noticed that even though I am used to the breaks and have no complaints, I have noticed more ads and longer breaks and less supporter engagement. I am here and still holding out on their *promised* updated Claremont killer episode. It is a huge case that many Australians have waited for. Some of us even have a connection to the victims and the local area, so it hits close to home and it’s disappointing to see new releases analysing American cases.
I would go as far to say that it’s a modern case of Australian violent crime that Casefile built its fan base on. The trial took place during the peak of COVID. Maybe I am just over zealous… but have been waiting for thorough follow up essay or investigation since they advised they were ‘on it’ three years ago - nearly four. Why are we getting Waco episodes before Australian focused updates? I think it’s no longer for Australians; just catering for money and producers.

I've been listening to a lot of earlier episodes and I've noticed a difference in narration style compared to recent ones. In the earlier episodes Casey was quite "matter of fact" in his narration. He would finish his sentences with a "neutral" ending. Now, I feel, he quite often has an inflexion at the end of his sentences. Almost like if he's asking a question. Has anyone else noticed this? Or am I imagining things? LOL!

I’ve been a fan of Casefile since the podcast launched, and listening has become part of my daily routine now.

I work in data analysis, so I decided to put together an infographic after analysing data across each Casefile episode.

I wanted to see what the numbers suggest about the best Casefile episodes - looking at their consistent themes, locations and crime types.

I can also make this interactive with more features if people find it useful, so let me know what you think or what you’d like to see added!

The Waco series on Casefile was amazing, so much detail. I was compelled to watch the series and it’s slick production wise but so wrong. The FBI informants were college students, in the show they’re ranchers. I noped out right there. Also glorified Koresh way too much.

For those that are looking for a new podcast while waiting for new casefile episodes to drop, i came across a new Australian based one called "Strewth". I absolutley love it. Great story telling.

I tried to see but I don’t think they have done an episode on this? Does anyone know if they have mentioned doing (or not doing) one in a behind the files episode maybe? I just listened to Hoddle Street for the first time and they mentioned this one during it. How appalling, so glad they changed the law.

Hi all.

I was wondering if Casefile has covered the case surrounding Stacey Mitchell in Perth in the early 2000s.

Looking for the case file lens as a struggled with the Bloody Podcast episode and their accents/storytelling. After something that focusses on the facts and provides more respect to the deceased and their connections.

Thankyou.