Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch

Just because the police can’t solve a murder doesn’t mean other people won’t find someone to blame. In Devil in the Ditch, journalist Larrison Campbell returns to her Mississippi hometown to reexamine one of its most notorious unsolved cold cases – the murder of her grandmother, Presh. What happens when a family and a community suspect one of their own? Devil in the Ditch is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases to get new stories on the first of the month, every month. Hit ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Devil in the Ditch show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession.A Sony Music Entertainment & Campside Media production.Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.

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SheWritesOne

Beautiful Storytelling

Listening to this podcast was a joy. It was funny, familiar, and brave. I loved how Ms Campbell invites us into her family’s homes, offers a cup of tea, and then unravels a mystery. I can’t wait to hear her next one. She is unapologetic, unafraid and unflinching as she shines a light on the dark places we all try to hide. I enjoyed spending time in Greenville through her eyes. Powerful stuff.
FlavorsOfKarma

Interesting

Im not sure what the negative reviewers were expecting but Larrison did a good job narrating how Presh’s murder changed the family dynamics based on personal views. Overall I enjoyed the way the story was narrated, helped me get through my work day.
Jane 1890

Money

Yeah:( I hope you make money thanks
3Petunias85

Waste Of Time

The podcast that went nowhere. I listened to the entire thing hoping something of substance would be brought up, but that never happened. This podcast was such a waste of my time that it encouraged me to write a review, which I rarely do. It came across as a way for the narrator to talk about how wonderful and wealthy her family is. And the accent switch up from narrating to speaking to people with a thick southern drawn really annoyed me. Don’t waste your time like I wasted mine, I should’ve moved on a lot sooner than I did.
Jrielz

Waste of time

So drawn out with such little substance worth listening to. Her investigation seems like it ended before it got started as well with no access to any police files. Other reviewers mention the vocal fry which is annoying but I also noted the narrator talks more with a more pronounced southern accent when speaking to local people versus to audience which I find disingenuous.
BossyHen

Fried

My brain got vocally fried 10seconds in
Young.Neil

Tiresome first person, self important journalism

In all fairness, only made it 4 minutes into first episode. Though, the tone, diction and self involvement into turned me off
MelvininNC05

One episode in and hooked!

Love it!
Neillwood

My Dad’s Mom’s Greenville Family

Loved this podcast, I feel connected as my father’s Mother’s family are from that area, haven’t been back in year, but can picture the scenes and hear the drawls.
leessel

Wh?

why do these women all sound the same and think that speaking using vocal fry is a good thing? I had to stop listening after 5 minutes into the first episode , the narrator’s voice was so unpleasant
Abby813

Ads

I don’t mind listening to ads because I don’t want to pay for every single podcast that I want to listen to. But do you have to have such obnoxious commercials?
jameesix

Gave up.

I made it 5 minutes in and, though interested, had to quit. Why do women feel the need for vocal fry and downspeak? It’s unpleasant to hear through earbuds. Next.
lindafbird

Unprofessional

The “investigator” is the granddaughter of the murder victim - hardly an unbiased point of view. It is really an issue since the family has accused another family member and the reporter has definitely been influenced by her parents point of view. Its hard to believe that any of this podcast has been published and that anyone considers this reliable info.
tcenthusiast

Impressive Story Telling

I was very impressed by this series! She is an amazing storyteller. She develops the story in such an empathetic, caring and honest way! You feel the gambit of emotions that she is going through as well! I will definitely watch out for a few future podcast series that she puts out. Very talented woman!
Mrs.Anderson731

Vocal fry for days

I want to like this but I can’t get more than a few minutes in. If excessive vocal fry bothers you, skip this one.
Yahiebks

The only way

The first time I heard that word in the last year of college I thought that I would have a good idea of how it came about because the I don’t
ocgrl

How do u all not see…

Your cousin has some sort of processing disability or partly on the spectrum? Listen to HOW he talks. How he was comfortable with younger people. Made ofd comments when trying to converse with peers. He can handle a part time iob but not much more. Doesn’t get why the family moved/changed. These would be hard for him then add in the family jumped all over him because he was different. Sounded like you all couldn’t get past his adoption( he was already “not family”) and he was an easy target. Maybe your grandmother (may she rest in peace) and parents wouldn’t get it as special needs wasn’t a thing in their time. But you secong cousins???
hunusrock

Devil in the Ditch

Larrison Campbell has truly honored her grandmothers memory. Top tier world building, storytelling. Impressive effort at fair & impartial reporting, given her heartbreaking connection to the victim. That said, Richard’s defense comment, calling her grandmother his source of gift money & other such monetary loans is very telling. Speaks to a detached and disturbed mindset. Callous, self centered. Will continue to look for more of her reporting, podcasts.
sUzQb

Impeccably done!

Got to love Southern life! I really enjoyed the story loved the ending reflections. Bravo!👏
KendraHT

A Beautiful Story

I very much appreciate the author’s determination to pull the family skeletons out of the closet. To really sit down and evaluate the complex relationships in families takes a lot of courage and guile. Based on a true crime, but a really beautiful story of embracing who your loved ones really are.
Zurich101

Kept waiting for a resolution

I like both the way it’s produced & the host, however, I felt misled after investing so much time only to find out the murder wasn’t resolved. Listened to the whole thing, even after being annoyed starting in episodes 3&4 that the story was dragging. Would have given it a higher rating if I knew from the start that it focused primarily on race.
Emilyburn01

Can’t listen without a subscription

This was in my recommended shows. Listened to the first episode, was interested and went to listen to the next to be told I had to pay for it 🙄 would have loved to hear the rest
Parchanaia

Not Solved

Initially you believe the murder of Presh is going to be solved, but around episode 5, it becomes evident the crime will not be solved. It is more of a podcast of family issues and Southern life. I would have appreciate the podcast more if it was on Unsolved and evident from the beginning it was still not solved.
ConstantProgression

Great listen and series!

Really cool that the host investigates her grandma Presh’s unsolved murder in Greenville, Mississippi. It’s produced really well and I’m still listening non stop!