Good podcast series

Better than the Guardian podcast as it’s more even handed. There’s a lot more background and information which may sway your opinion but ultimately there isn’t a clear judgement upon innocent or guilt of the Freshwater Five (Seven). In saying that the narrator is good and the facts laid out well. Well worth a download

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Things are rarely 'black and white'

I enjoyed this podcast for casual listening. It's quite clear to me that the individuals concerned (the freshwater 5) are guilty, but I suspect they were coerced and they likely had no idea of the gravity of the situation. Maybe they were offered a couple of grand each and were naive/stupid enough to accept it without considering the implications. That's my conclusion!

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

None the wiser but a very balanced report

don't know guilt or innocence but then I suppose only the 5 really know ( or 7). 100% believe we should not have our whole lives judged by our worst 15 minutes, but the court of public opinion often judges harshly.

Well worth a listen

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

interesting

I don't know what I think but well investigated and presented. I just don't believe that what people have done in the past should be enough to convict them of a crime. The police came across as corrupt, as always.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Quality reporting

Listened to the whole series in one sitting. Really good reporting from Raphael and his team, narrated in his signature style. Twists to keep the story moving. Definitely recommended listening.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Who knows

Very well presented by the Raphael Rowe. Brilliant and thorough research. Will leave judgment to others. You never know what will emerge in the future.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

A great listen

very well presented and thought out . Both a fascinating an easy listen. Not what a usually listen to but will certainly look out for similar again.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Gripping

Rafael Rowe is a compelling narrator. Interesting take on this case. Full of twists. Well worth downloading.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

It's a conundrum.

I found this podcast very interesting. It was clearly and concisely presented and I am unable to decide if they were innocent or not. Well worth listening to.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

9 people found this helpful

Well researched

I believe the 4 British men to be innocent of the crime of drug trafficking.
But I have some questions over Vince.
I find the reason someone had to travel to the mainland to escort him and his 2 friends back to the island very strange. If he was just an illegal immigration how did he manage to get 2 people to escort him and why he didn't make the journey on his own.
i do, however, believe everything Danny and the other 3 fisherman have said. They had too much to lose
to try to meet with a very large ship in the dark. They would have had time to carry out a transfer in 3 mins
I find it unbelievable that the police on the hill didn't take pictures and their excuses were were pathetic.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!