Case 116: Chloe Ayling
Added 2019-06-26 07:41:46 +0000 UTCChloe Ayling never intended to be in the limelight. Her initial focus was on academia, studying law, business, and psychology at A-level, before moving into sports science.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Eileen Ormsby - writing, research
Mike Migas - production, scoring
Andrew D.B. Joslyn - additional scoring
Comments
I really appreciate you doing this case. It covers a very important topic.
HelpFind Ajax&Stamp
2019-07-01 16:57:47 +0000 UTCInteresting case!
Melanie G.
2019-06-29 08:51:38 +0000 UTCPoor girl. Not that victim blaming is okay but you can see why the case confused people... mainly because the perpetrators seemed to have no real objective, but it was such an elaborate set up. Reminded me of the public reaction when Kim Kardashian was robbed- she was either 'being dramatic' if she didn't want to go out in public after that, or 'playing it up' if she did, or she should 'just get over it'. Being tied up and held hostage is traumatic whether you have diamonds in the house or not.
Catherine Steele
2019-06-28 05:18:07 +0000 UTCIncredible as always. Knew nothing about the case, was white-knuckled and clammy handed for a good chunk of my morning, s’how you know it was a great episode. ☺️ That, and when a moment in an episode makes me audibly curse in my quiet cubicle. I broke a stapler because of the end of a silk road episode... Cheers all! Thank you! ❤️
Jason Colombo
2019-06-28 03:16:27 +0000 UTCThis has echos of Lindy Chamberlain about it Women in particular, who do not conform to a stereotype of how a female victim should behave, are treated viciously by the media and public. It seems they have to cry, in public and a lot, and privacy for grief is not tolerated.
HelpFind Ajax&Stamp
2019-06-28 03:08:19 +0000 UTCman, any video/article you see about this is full of comments from some very hardcore victim-blamers. there's zero evidence that she set this up- people just can't stand to see someone not "acting how they should". thanks for reporting on the actual facts, CF.
Kate Ashwin
2019-06-27 14:47:16 +0000 UTCNo problems at all Matt. Completely understandable. Sorry to hear that happened to you.
Casefile True Crime
2019-06-27 06:21:18 +0000 UTCI appreciate the response. Like I said, I may be projecting my own experiences on the CF team which is certainly unfair. Thanks for telling her story as I was unfamiliar with her.
Matt Riggle
2019-06-27 03:40:24 +0000 UTCHi Matt. That was a big theme in the story - Chloe being vilified, disbelieved and even blamed by the media. So we had to cover examples of what Chloe faced in order to get that across. Reporting on what Dr Phil said, or any of the other media - is not us supporting their comments at all or attempting to victim blame. We were painting the picture of what Chloe had to face, despite the forensic evidence supporting her, despite the police and courts believing her - the media didnt. We think there is something in that and wanted to convey that. Victim blaming is the last thing we were trying to do. I thought we made it very clear that what Chloe said happened - did happen. There's no way to convey just how bad the media was towards her - without going over what they did/said/reported.
Casefile True Crime
2019-06-27 03:24:13 +0000 UTCI enjoyed it but couldn't help but feel the episode dipped into a bit of victim shaming. What difference does it make what that hack "Dr" Phil thinks? I may be wrong but feel like the writing was a little less objective than usual. Again, this is just my personal opinion and im a bit conscious of this because I have experienced it firsthand after we had a house fire . I got accused kfnkt being remorseful enough and for being over emotional. I feel bad for the model and feel like she should have been presented in an innocent until proven guilty manner.
Matt Riggle
2019-06-27 03:05:59 +0000 UTCExcellent episode. This is why podcasts are so important. Impartial and factual reporting of cases funded by the people that want to hear them. The media is out of control and trial by media is becoming a huge issue. Well done CF. keep it going.
Carmel O'Dwyer
2019-06-26 21:55:58 +0000 UTCYay so happy to see this 😀
Dawn Lawrence (IG @Craft with Lola)
2019-06-26 21:06:36 +0000 UTCNice mid-week surprise! Thanks!
Benjamin Coyle
2019-06-26 14:40:08 +0000 UTCThese notification just lightens my day
hobby scott
2019-06-26 14:26:05 +0000 UTCThank you
Amber Randall
2019-06-26 07:59:22 +0000 UTC
