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Deadly Diocese

By: Rachael O'Brien | Morbid Network | Wondery
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  • Driven by Father Joe’s twin sister’s unwavering determination to get justice for her brother, an unlikely friendship with an outcast Priest and the autopsy tech who alongside the famous Dr. Cyril Wecht, exhume the body, perform a second autopsy and find disturbing evidence that should prove this could not have been a suicide.From the creators of Seven Deadly Sinners comes a podcast investigating a True Cold Case, Hosts and Producers Rachael O’Brien and Greg Hunter work along side Father Joe’s twin sister Sue and former autopsy tech, Joe Wedge, to expose the Diocese for what it really is - Deadly.For years the Buffalo Diocese has been covering up abuse, hiding money, exploiting children and adult men alike - This podcast investigates, boots on the ground in Buffalo, and unravels the cover up of the mysterious death of Father Joe Moreno.
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  • Deadly Diocese - Premieres December 21

    Deadly Diocese - Premieres December 21
    Dec 8 2022

    Driven by Father Joe’s twin sister’s unwavering determination to get justice for her brother, an unlikely friendship with an outcast Priest and the autopsy tech who alongside the famous Dr. Cyril Wecht, exhume the body, perform a second autopsy and find disturbing evidence that should prove this could not have been a suicide.

    From the creators of Seven Deadly Sinners comes a podcast investigating a True Cold Case, Hosts and Producers Rachael O’Brien and Greg Hunter work along side Father Joe’s twin sister Sue and former autopsy tech, Joe Wedge, to expose the Diocese for what it really is - Deadly.

    For years the Buffalo Diocese has been covering up abuse, hiding money, exploiting children and adult men alike - This podcast investigates, boots on the ground in Buffalo, and unravels the cover up of the mysterious death of Father Joe Moreno.


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    2 mins
  • The Phone Call

    The Phone Call
    Dec 21 2022

    Rachael sets up a cold call with a former autopsy tech after receiving an e-mail detailing the suspicious death of a Priest and subsequent exhumation of his body....

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    36 mins
  • Buffalo or Bust

    Buffalo or Bust
    Dec 21 2022

    Rachael and Greg travel to Buffalo to meet former autopsy tech Joe Wedge, Sue Moreno and Joe Moreno Sr. to discuss the suspicious details of Father Joe's death... and start poking around town asking questions...

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    45 mins
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Absolutely drawn in from the get-go!

Not only does the story reach out and grab you from moment one - the show is well produced and Rachel and Greg - plus Joe, who brought the story to their notice, are likeable and engaging, An absolute must-listen for fans of true crime!

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Interesting and important story but problematic

The story of Fr. Joe's murder is riveting and hopefully this pod has helped find justice. However, the investigative, production and script quality is really low for a Wondery production.

The hosts reflect far too much on their own experience here (not unusual in true crime podcasting but really annoying). Their narration (the script) is full of cringe-worthy cliches and is at times so bad I would have to fast forward (ex: "he gave me a smarmy sinister vibe" 🤦‍♀️). The hosts are just young and need more experience. They could use a good writer and editor.

The hosts also lied in order to set up an interview with a Bishop. Maybe this is ok in journalism, I found it really unethical and was again put off by the hosts and their "investigation".

The series is also too long with A LOT of needless reflection and irrelevant information. A good edit, a quality writer would have made this a stellar pod. Clearly the hosts have good rapport with the family and others invested in the case. Interviews with those individuals are the strength of the podcast. There are moments where this is great (a montage of recorded phone messages to the victim - so moving). It's just not consistent.

Overall, I would love to see this remade by the hosts now that I'm sure they have more experience. The case, the interviews, the life and stories of the victim are all there. There are gems. But you just need patience to find them.

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