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Matthew Queen
Ada
Bailey
Micah
Bakersfield Three
Bakersfield
California
Mental Health
True Crime
Bakersfield Police Department
Bailey Despott
Kern River
Opioid Addiction
Glenn
Louisa Ioannidis
Casefile Presents
Missing Persons Cases
Micah Holsonbake
Emily Baker
Homicide Unit

In 2011, the body of a woman was discovered in a California vineyard. The scene was utterly surreal. Disturbing, yet eerily clean. It was unlike anything investigators had encountered before. The killer had seemingly gone to extraordinary lengths to make sure the victim couldn’t be identified. And yet, they had left her somewhere she was certain to be found.

For more than a decade, she was known o... more

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Ada’s loved ones learn the news about her gruesome murder. New information and unexpected connections come to light.

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Ada disappears. Loved ones have competing theories about where she’s gone and why.

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Ada’s life becomes increasingly mysterious to those around her.

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Ada finds love and makes a surprising move.

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Ray Pruitt
Former investigator on Ada's case
Episode: Episode 5: Hugging a Cactus - Ada
Missy Koski
DNA Doe Project team leader who worked on Ada Beth Kaplan's identification
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Episode: Episode 2: DNA Pretzel - Ada
Adina Newman
Volunteer genetic genealogist specializing in Ashkenazi Jewish family trees
DNA Doe Project
Episode: Episode 2: DNA Pretzel - Ada
Tara Kennedy
Researcher who traced Ada Beth Kaplan through databases and local newspapers
Episode: Episode 2: DNA Pretzel - Ada
Matthew Queen
Person central to the river arrest incident
Episode: Episode 10: River Arrest - The Bakersfield Three
Jane Despot
Mother of Baylee Despot.
Episode: Episode 5: Crazy Beautiful - The Bakersfield Three
Caitlin Despot
Sister of Baylee Despot.
Episode: Episode 5: Crazy Beautiful - The Bakersfield Three
Jeremy Bell
Acquaintance familiar with Baylee's life.
Episode: Episode 5: Crazy Beautiful - The Bakersfield Three

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Narrators voice is incredibly annoying, SO fake.

    I’m on episode 5 and this is a very emotional and gripping case, but I have such a hard time coming back to this series because the narrators voice is so irritating, and her concern sounds so fake. I love casefile and one of the reasons I do is because the narrator is straightforward and and gripping. I’m surprised they went with this narrator. Great case and investigative journalism, but it’s sadly shadowed by a fake self absorbed host. So disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    acolorfulgirl
    United States5 months ago
  • Well Done

    I found this entire series to be very well done. A lot of shows generate more content/episodes by regurgitating the same sound bites and info that you have heard on previous episodes to the point that the new content in an “episode” is essentially zero. I felt like the show had the perfect amount of “flash-back” type information that you could keep all the characters and people straight but generally focused on giving nothing but new content on each episode. I also appreciate that the Host ac... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Juno
    United States7 months ago
  • Gets Tiresome

    This podcast spends ways too much time interviewing the mothers who mostly have nothing interesting or informative to say. It's just cheap jouralistic filler pretending to be more than it actually is. After a certain point, it just isn't worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Annex-8
    United States9 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Olivia LaVoice is an excellent reporter and has produced a gripping, well written pod that’s thoroughly investigated combined with a unique sensitivity toward the subjects and their families. The documentary on HBO is terrific too. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThePassenger444
    United States10 months ago
  • Did you know that Olivia LaVoice…

    Is a crime reporter? Worked at 17 News?

    You will. You will know all about what a bulldog she is as a crime reporter.

    Because this podcast is about her with the victims and the case serving as background noise.

    I don’t know who is picking these spin off Casefile cases, but each is worst than the last.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ciaralin
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, many listeners appreciate the deep dives into complex cases, while some feel the pacing could be improved.
Listener reviews mention a strong emotional connection to the victims' stories, emphasizing the respectful and thorough storytelling approach.
Some express frustrations over the frequency of advertisements interrupting the content, suggesting that this detracts from the overall listening experience.
The podcast is praised for its focus on victims' families rather than sensationalizing the perpetrator, reflecting a shift towards more compassionate true crime narratives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#150
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Apple Podcasts
#28
United States/True Crime
Spotify
#158
Canada/Trending
Spotify
#179
United Kingdom/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#75
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#78
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 3: A Girl Called Bunny - Ada
Q: What were your impressions of her and Glenn as a couple?
Beverly said there was nothing between them.
Episode 6: Her Favorite Place to Die - Ada
Q: Did Ada tell Sandra she was going to leave Glenn and live with the doctor?
Sandra said Ada mentioned reconnecting with a doctor from her past who had offered to help her, and said she would be with him. Sandra did not initially believe Ada would actually leave because Ada had said similar things before.
Episode 6: Her Favorite Place to Die - Ada
Q: Why did no one report Ada missing?
Her family and friends believed she had chosen to leave. They knew she had threatened to go before, and several thought she had started a new life with a man or spiritual guide. Glenn said she asked him not to look for her, and he expected her to return.
Episode 7: Death of a Salesman - Ada
Q: What do you make of that, her being found in this area where you lived as a teen and brought her for driving lessons that one time?
Glenn says it is a place where people dump bodies and later acknowledges that Ada being found there is unusual.
Episode 7: Death of a Salesman - Ada
Q: What about where she was found? Like did she have any ties to Kern County?
Sandra says Ada never mentioned any connection to Kern County, while the reporting later establishes that Glenn had childhood ties to the area and once took Ada there for driving lessons.

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

This podcast centers around the complex and tragic interconnections surrounding the disappearances and murder of three young adults in Bakersfield, California. The narrative is driven by the determined mothers of the victims, who embark on their own investigations amidst emotional turmoil and the pursuit of justice. Each episode weaves together perspectives from family members, friends, and law enforcement, unveiling heartbreaking details and shocking revelations about the cases, as well as the impact on the community. The podcast explores themes of grief, resilience, and the quest for truth, providing a nuanced portrayal of the stories behind the headlines, while addressing the broader societal issues of violence and drug addiction in the ... more

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1. Casefile True Crime
2. The Poisoned Wife
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5. The Binge Cases: Doctor Billions

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Recent guests on Ada include:

1. Ray Pruitt
2. Missy Koski
3. Adina Newman
4. Tara Kennedy
5. Matthew Queen
6. Jane Despot
7. Caitlin Despot
8. Jeremy Bell

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