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Come Closer

Rae Review
The Yogurt Shop Murders
Mental Health
True Crime
Marybeth Tinning
Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome
Mitrice Richardson
David Reimer
Albert Fish
SIDS
Steven Pladl
Katie Pladl
Mary Bell
Child Abuse
Mental Health Crisis
Dr. John Money
Ed Gein
Psychological Trauma
Dark History
Human Behavior
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

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

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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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Recent Guests

Edward Cohn
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Episode: Nikki Addimando: The Gun Was His. She Got 19 Years to Life. (with Edward Cohn)
Detective Dan Jackson
Lead investigator on The Yogurt Shop Murders
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Episode: The Yogurt Shop Murders: Inside HBO's Final Episode (With Detective Dan Jackson)
Margaret Brown
Director of the HBO documentary series The Yogurt Shop Murders
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Episode: The Yogurt Shop Murders: Inside HBO's Final Episode (With Director Margaret Brown)
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Guest introduced as Alice from Truly Criminal
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Rae Review
Narrator and creator behind the true crime and historical storytelling, known for calm, measured narration and deep-dive research.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Solid

    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. 🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Itunesisannoying
    Canada16 days ago
  • Just Rae

    Great stories but I liked it better when you were just Rae

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    rda0609
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too much music

    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!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Vanessa12345$?(
    United States4 months ago
  • Exceptional True Crime Podcast

    Rae Review reports true crime stories with a calm, quiet tone. A voice is given to the injustices against victims. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moose rock!
    United States6 months ago
  • Wonderfully Told Story!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Midlife Movie Maven
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Deep research and thoughtful takes on tough cases.
Requires more episodes; fans want frequent drops and consistent cadence.
Voice is engaging and easy to listen to, even when the stories are heavy.
Calm, soothing narration that keeps you listening to the end.

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Nikki Addimando: The Gun Was His. She Got 19 Years to Life. (with Edward Cohn)
Q: Can you tell me a little about how you became a defense attorney and how that became your journey?
He explains he wanted to represent actual human beings and found advocacy and negotiation to be a natural fit, eventually building a practice through court appointments before going fully retained.

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

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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Come Closer launched 3 years ago and published 33 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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2. Detective Dan Jackson
3. Margaret Brown
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