
In a world where some stories go untold, A Heavy Weight is a true crime podcast series that aims to give voice to the voiceless and shed light on forgotten or overlooked cases. Each season takes you on a gripping journey through the depths of unsolved mysteries, cold cases, and wrongful convictions. For more information and to see our source materials visit: www.aheavyweight.com A Heavy Weight is ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 53 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

Episode 10 brings together the most unsettling pieces of Joseph Smedley’s case — the late-night messages, the odd cell phone pings, the missing belongings — and confronts the gaps that remain. This episode is a call for truth, transparency, and for a... more
For Joseph’s family, this is year ten. Ten years of rereading the same note. Ten years of asking for his case files. Ten years of watching other IU students’ cases become national stories while his slips out of view.
Coverage sits inside that imbala... more
In this episode we return to the death of Indiana University student Joseph Smedley, whose body was found in Griffy Lake with a backpack weighed down with rocks. Drawing on a twenty year study of suicide by drowning and the insight of forensic pathol... more
Joseph Smedley’s death was ruled a suicide by drowning, with alcohol and cannabinoids listed as contributing factors. In this episode, we slow down and examine that conclusion through the lens of Joseph’s autopsy and toxicology reports.
Forensic pat... more
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Really tragic and mysterious case. Well told and in need of more attention.
No doubt about it, this case needs to be reopened, and this podcast proves it. The story is told with such clear and concise detail, and leaves me wondering why the case closes with the conclusion of death by suicide, and why it hasn’t gotten more attention.
Fantastic re-creation of the disappearance/ crime time line and engaging storytelling. I think the podcast should have a season two to delve into more crimes that are shrouded in mystery. Great journalism.
I do not believe this was a suicide! Doesn’t make sense that the police involved won’t return Joseph’s items or share photos.
Heard Vivian on The Fall Line. Great work from a sister and podcaster seeking Justice. Have signed the petition and will share with all I know
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This true crime podcast series focuses on uncovering compelling, yet often overlooked, stories of unsolved mysteries, cold cases, and wrongful convictions. The host engages with the families of victims, experts, and community members to bring forth new perspectives on these tragic narratives, shedding light on the complexities involved in each case. Listeners are drawn in by the meticulous research and the emotional weight of these stories, along with the exploration of systemic issues within law enforcement and society at large. Noteworthy is the podcast's emphasis on advocacy for those whose voices have been marginalized, making it particularly resonant for audiences interested in justice and social reform.
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Recent guests on A Heavy Weight include:
1. Krissi Atkinson
2. Chrissy Exson
3. Nicole Bucknagla
4. Teresa Jourdain
5. Jasmine Jourdain
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