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Jeanne
Jeannette
Jeannette Robbins
Family Dynamics
Poisoning
Missouri
Shirley Jane Rose
Dennis Spriggs
Jeanne Spriggs
Chess
FBI Investigation
Arsenic
FBI
Mark Nozak
Dennis Briggs
Jeanette
BYU
Will Robbins
Toxicology
Trauma

The Toll focuses on the effects a violent crime or traumatic event has on a family and community. Season 1 focuses on a cold case from Springfield, Missouri; the 1975 murder of 9-year-old Shirley Jane Rose. Our host, award winning journalist Nancy Simpson, interviews investigators and family members, taking the listener on a journey of what ends up being not just one, but many tragedies intertwine... more

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Jeanette shares, in her own voice, the mental anguish and bouts with self doubt she had leading up to and after the discovery that maybe her mom, Jeanne, was hurting family members.

Nancy Simpson, with special guest Emily Wilson, dives into poison cases that ring a little too familiar.

Jeanette was well known for her "thought trees" in college. Later though, she'll use this same tool of reasoning in the fight for her life.

Nancy goes through every detail with Jeanette about what she saw in the salt shaker at Thanksgiving.

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Recent Guests

Jeanette Robbins
She explores her father's death and the familial impact of toxic secrets.
Episode: Bonus Episode, Play the Part: Season 2, Poison Control
Denise Fulford
Sister of Jeannette, author of 'Outrunning Cancer, A Young Mother in the Race of Her Life'
Episode: Bonus Ep 2, Extended Family: Season 2, Poison Control

Host

Nancy Simpson
Award-winning journalist, creator, investigator, host, and audio producer known for compassionately exploring complex narratives surrounding crime and trauma.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 389 ratings
  • Amazing

    I love all these seasons. I think they each could be made into bbc series, they’re all wonderfully detailed and each episode is well cared for.

    Best,

    British Columbia, Canada ✌️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AliCjay
    Canada8 months ago
  • Addictive listening

    Great to know in depth details of historical unsolved cases. Very detailed research on all aspects of the case. Keeps you hooked for sure.

    Excellent work guys..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miatadug
    United States10 months ago
  • Fascinating!

    Excellent and informative podcast! I grew up in the 70s in this area and never knew about this sad story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crathy21
    United States3 years ago
  • Wow, impressive work!

    Amazing, not the story itself, the story itself is horrible and tragic and, as a mother, sadder than I can wrap my mind around. However, the way Nancy Simpson delivers the story, the loving way she talks about ShirleyJane, to me, keeps her memory alive and pays much respect to the little girl at the center of this tragedy. What was intriguing was Nancy’s way to not only deliver this story but the additional stories from the area. She has been in this business a long time and brought in other cri... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gaaghfs
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the Toll

    I just discovered this podcast and LOVE it. I really love Nancys voice tone and her empathy towards the victims. I remember you as a reporter in tbe Springfield Mo area.

    You are a natural Nancy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maggie1221
    United States3 years ago

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Several reviews highlight the host's empathetic approach and ability to connect emotionally with the audience.
Listeners commend the podcast for its thoughtful and meticulous research, often finding the storytelling both compelling and respectful of tragic subjects.
Some critiques center around the narrator's vocal style and delivery, with suggestions for improvements in pacing and tone. Many value the enriching content but express frustration with presentation issues.

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Bonus Ep 2, Extended Family: Season 2, Poison Control
Q: What did Jeannette's therapist advise her about her family?
Jeannette was advised to compartmentalize her family perceived issues and focus on her own mental health, eventually reconsidering this as her sister fell ill.

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

Exploring the deep and often painful impact of violent crimes and traumatic events, this podcast delves into the emotional and societal repercussions faced by families and communities involved in such tragedies. Each season focuses on a different case, with the first season centering around a cold case of a young girl's unsolved murder in Springfield, Missouri. Heralded for its investigative journalism, the narrative weaves personal interviews with family members and law enforcement, uncovering intertwined stories of grief, loss, and resilience. What sets this podcast apart is its empathetic storytelling, providing listeners with not only details of the crime but also the extended effects that resonate through time.

Listeners will find a b... more

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