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Child Sexual Abuse
Ronnie Stoner
Donnie Stoner
Alyssa Foster
Louisville
Jefferson County Public Schools
Kentucky Center For Investigative Reporting
Kentucky
Foster Care
Abuse Allegations
Jefferson County Board Of Education
Middle School
Public High School
Christian School
Evangel Christian School
Education
Systemic Failure
Student Safety
Teacher Misconduct
Familial Abuse

Each season, we expose the systems that allow injustice to fester, and shine a light on the people fighting for solutions. Our reporting is rooted in truth, fairness and accountability. Dig is produced by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, at Louisville Public Media.

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Alleged victims of the Stoners find each other online and band together to demand justice. But they find themselves running up against police and prosecutors who want them to stay quiet. Hearing stories like this one can bring up painful feelings and... more

17-year-old Aryalle Stoner runs away from home and tells the police that her father, Ronnie Stoner, has been sexually abusing her for years. The cursory investigation that follows is representative of a larger issue with child sex abuse investigation... more

Over the years, two girls and one young woman report Ronnie Stoner for sexual misconduct and rape in a public middle school and high school. But Child Protective Services declines to investigate, and the school district, Jefferson County Public Schoo... more

In 2023, 17-year-old Abbie Jones and her family accuse her high school football coach, Donnie Stoner, of child sex abuse. Another Louisville woman, Alexis Crook, says she was abused by Donnie too, and his twin brother Ronnie, when they were coaches a... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Jones
Mother of a sexual abuse victim and activist
Episode: The Girls, Part 4: ‘This is my story to tell’
Alexis Crook
Survivor speaking out about her experiences and advocating for change
Episode: The Girls, Part 4: ‘This is my story to tell’
Alyssa Foster
An alleged victim who came forward about her abuse by Ronnie Stoner.
Episode: The Girls, Part 2: ‘This isn’t ringing alarms to y’all?’

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Jess Clark
Host and reporter specializing in investigative journalism, focusing on issues of social justice and accountability.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Incredible

    This is the first time I’ve ever felt compelled to leave a podcast review. The second season of Dig shook me to my core. I work in the justice system and represented protestors during 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. Eleanor so accurately presents the movement surrounding the deaths of Breonna Taylor and David McAtee, that I found myself having to hit pause to gather myself and my memories of the time. She presents the failures of LMPD in such a straight forward manner through the voices of the com... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CPKLouisville
    United States4 years ago
  • No Trust

    Police are targeting black citizens of Louisville Ky, No trust is the key problem for us in the “Westend of Louisville. The police is over aggressive when they come to the Westend because they know this community is 90% black

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nervous senior
    United States4 years ago
  • Changing my review.

    Original Review on Season 1 (5 star) - Great podcast because this story needs to be told, and the host has done that without emotion, based on fact. Love the recorded content that helps back up the claims of the host/subject. Sometimes these types of investigative podcasts need some “fluff,” and that drags it out, this did not. Love this podcast! I’m from Louisville and I hope you will continue to create more podcasts exposing corruption here.

    Second season - this podcast goes really anti-poli... more

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    Megan Imel
    United States4 years ago
  • I was a little nervous upon reading the description of Dig that the podcast focusing on Louisville KY would make it only relevant to folks who live in that area. I was happily wrong. Dig is a wonderful example of how the justice system, and police in particular, are able to cover up rape cases and even blame the case closure on the victim. Very insightful podcast.

    Podchaser
    5
    Sage Anastasia
    5 years ago
  • Thank you

    Omg..This is so eye opening and crazy. A must listen if you live in Lou or even anywhere KY really

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachelfugate27
    United States5 years ago

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Many find the content to be eye-opening and essential for understanding the complexities surrounding justice and abuse in society.
Listeners appreciate the strong investigative reporting and emotional depth of the survivors' stories.
There are concerns about the focus being too heavy on police misconduct, leading to some criticisms that the narrative feels one-sided.

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The Girls, Part 3: ‘If it was your daughter’
Q: Do you remember how you felt during that forensic interview?
Aryalle expressed feeling nervous and scared, unsure of what would happen during the interview.

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What is Dig about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show is centered around the exploration of systemic injustices, particularly focusing on abuse narratives in Louisville, Kentucky. The episodes share the compelling stories of survivors, particularly young women who faced sexual abuse within educational institutions, scrutinizing the failures of both law enforcement and educational systems to provide justice. The hosts present thorough investigations that not only reveal harrowing accounts but also advocate for accountability and systemic change, emphasizing the need for community awareness and action against these issues. With its strong narrative style and commitment to truth, the content aims to engage listeners who value justice and societal reform.

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Dig launched 6 years ago and published 21 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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