Direct Appeal
Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy ShlosbergIn August 2008, Sarah Widmer, a healthy 24 year-old woman is found dead in her bathtub, just four months after marrying Ryan Widmer… the only person at home with Sarah that night. Suspicion quickly fell on Ryan, leading to his arrest and conviction for Sarah’s murder. But could this have been a tragic accident? Ryan has adamantly maintained his innocence for the last 16 years, but now, two seasone... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | ||||
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Ep10:
We'll learn whats next in Ryan's appeals process, and is there any possible explanation for what happened that night in the bathroom.
Finally, Amy and Meghan give their thoughts on Ryan's guilt or innocence and whether he got a fair trial.
I... more
Ep09:
A new mystery witness for the prosecution has everyone wondering who it is... and would they have any information that could seal Ryan's fate?
If you have any information regarding this case, you can still submit it by emailing us at tips@dir... more
Ep08:
Ryan has one more chance at fighting for his freedom, but will his new legal team be able to achieve a different outcome this time around?
If you have any information regarding this case, you can still submit it by emailing us at tips@directa... more
Ep07:
In this episode we have a verdict, Ryan is found guilty, but someone comes forward with information that may turn the case upside-down. And Ryan builds a new legal team to take on the challenge ahead.
If you have any information regarding thi... more
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- Secondary host is an idiot and hence why we should all fear juries
The primary host does a good job of slapping down the secondary host when she’s absolutely a dumb idiot, however, primary host…why would you let her speak next to you? Melanie is innocent and this is another example of a female takedown that the sadistic law enforcement, prosecutorial, and judicial systems like to do. Do you have any training in domestic violence - she’s exhausted and trying to survey a world with no sense in it. Y’all are sadists.
Apple Podcasts1F YALL 33
United States3 months ago - This podcast does a good job of explaining the case
This podcast does a good job of breaking down and explaining the case from the defendants perspective however the more I listen it seems as though the hosts are also trying to plant reasonable doubt in our heads as listeners it’s not coming from a truly unbiased perspective but instead it seems as if these hosts desperately wanted to be on Melanie’s defense team, to try to get people to believe she is innocent when so much evidence points to her clearly being guilty is absurd! There is some circ... more
Apple Podcasts3ChefneicyUnited States5 months ago - Annoying
They’re trying really hard to be Serial only 1. Their subject is clearly guilty. 2. One host doesn’t seem to be listening so the other host has to repeat everything and explain it when I already got it the first time. 3. The toxic couple in this story stayed together got married and had children despite a zillion red flags. Difficult to care of sympathize.
Apple Podcasts1SalvasnahUnited States5 months ago - Probably the most delusional and biased podcast I’ve ever heard…
I listened to this entire podcast after seeing the case on a true crime television show. I wanted to learn more about the case and formulate my own opinion. To me she is so obviously guilty. Not even a question. Way too many “coincidences”. The hosts are so biased. It’s scary to know that they are out there teaching criminal justice classes. Even some of the reviews are ridiculous! One genius wrote “I feel like it was a gambling debt”. All I can say to that is WOW and please get clue. Ther... more
Apple Podcasts1Loyd X-masUnited States6 months ago - LOVE
I totally binged both seasons. Meghan and Amy are so smart and I loved learning about the judicial system. I love that they are unbiased and looked at all angels of the cases. I need a season 3 now!!!!
Apple Podcasts5BeccatruUnited States7 months ago
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