
Featured in The Guardian's Best Podcasts of the Week. Come Closer is a dark true crime podcast exposing the most disturbing crimes and psychologically twisted cases. Hosted by Rae Review, Aries goddess, Keeper of Dark Stories, minor deity with major opinions. Two million people followed Rae Review across TikTok and Instagram. I've evolved since then. Same mind, same disturbing stories. I'm just dr... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

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I'm Rae Review, Aries Goddess and Keeper of Dark Stories. Today, I'm telling my version of the story of Medusa. The myth, the misogyny, and how the "monster” narrative was edit... more
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In 1992, a 17-year-old girl named Amy Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco in the face on her own front step. Within weeks, America had a nickname for her: the Long Island Lolita. Within a year, all three majo... more
You've seen the iceberg videos. Surface level at the top, the unspeakable at the bottom. I like the format. I just think it's shallow.
So this is mine. Nine rings, not one iceberg, because when I sort a subject by how bad it gets, I use the system I... more
Rae is joined by defense attorney Edward Cohn as they discuss the story of Nikki Addimando.
A woman told police, very calmly, that she'd just shot the father of her children. She was telling the truth and had been for years. Nobody listened. This wa... more
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I also found you on Instagram and I enjoy the cases you choose, the detail you go into without seeming to glorify anything and the respect with which you handle the more serious issues. And I, too, think you have a great voice for audio and I hope you keep up with more Rae Reviews. 🖤
Great stories but I liked it better when you were just Rae
The story telling is great but the background music is just too much so loud can’t really understand the story with all the noise in the background sometimes definitely over powers the story!!
Rae Review reports true crime stories with a calm, quiet tone. A voice is given to the injustices against victims. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your excellent retelling of this truly dark story. Cannot wait to dive into more as the podcast goes thru its relaunch! Keep lights ON, and the stores coming!
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Dark Stories with Rae Review delivers true crime and dark historical narratives, often exploring how people can be simultaneously depraved and human. Episodes consistently center on meticulous storytelling, psychological context, and justice-system angles, from domestic cases to high-profile mysteries. Listeners tend to praise a calm, engaging narration, the depth of research, and the balance between macabre detail and reflective commentary, with frequent calls for more episodes and a strong social media presence. A notable strength is Rae's ability to translate complex cases into accessible, bite-sized episodes that still feel complete and thoughtfully produced, making it appealing to both true crime aficionados and casual listeners seekin... more
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2. Detective Dan Jackson
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4. Alice from Truly Criminal
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