Reviews

I agree with you, Erica - true crime is about the storytelling, not the graphic pictures.

I have been listening to Erica and SFTC for several years. It is my absolute favorite. I love the extra information, especially background about the location, victim(s), and the killer(s).

I love the way Erica tells these stories. The cases are always well researched and tactfully shared. One of top fave true crime podcasts!

This pod is in my regular weekly downloads. SFTC notifications of new episodes have me racing to my pod library to listen. Always a Great job telling the victims stories but also helping listeners have some insight into what “may” have contributed to the killers behavior. One question that alot of families ask when they lose a loved one, especially from murder , is “Why”? You offer some great history/back ground that can often help answer (not excuse) the horrible crime(s). Keep doing what you’re doing Erica! I for one, love your story telling and coverage!

I read a bunch of reviews complaining about Erica’s opinions on HER podcast. I personally enjoy that she says what I’m thinking. HOWEVER when I disagree with her opinion, it does not magically make it a bad podcast. If you want a podcast that’s just the facts and NO personality, then go listen to that. Just because you don’t agree with something, it doesn’t make it in inherently bad. When did we all become a bunch of whiners?!? This is a great podcasts that gives you all the facts and spends time on all sides of a story and the narrator has an awesome southern accent to boot!

This is the first true crime podcast I have listened to. I've tried a couple others, but they didn't hook me in like this podcast. It is well researched, and Erica is thoughtful and presents the evidence in an unbiased, respectful, and compelling manner. Also her voice is like butter! Once you start listening you'll know what I'm talking about! Give it a try. You won't be disappointed!

You don’t have to be a southerner to love this podcast! Erica keeps it real and tells the full story making sure to bring us the facts! Love love love everything about this podcast - it is my go-to!

This was the true crime podcast that sucked me into true crime, and it’s still my favorite. These episodes are extremely well researched. Host Erica Kelley shows the utmost dignity to the victims, but also gets into the complexities of what causes the perpetuators to commit crimes. Most of all, she respects diversity of all people. Lastly, I never feel like she’s reading from a paper, it feels like I’m listening to someone who cares about having the victims story be told share with me.

This is the podcast that got me hooked on listening to true crime stories, the one I keep coming back to, and the one by which I measure all others. Erica Kelley consistently delivers: *Thorough, intelligent storytelling- Don’t leave your brain behind when you listen to her episodes. The story will be well-told and clear, but the full story will be there. Erica is fascinated with WHY people do terrible crimes. So you will hear background, locale information, and quotes from primary and secondary sources. If you truly listen to understand, you will be satisfied. *Unmatched delivery- No one tells a tale like Erica. She proves Winston Churchill’s claim, “The most beautiful voice in the world is that of an educated Southern woman.” She understands pacing, tone, and voice. As a heating impaired person, my preference is for a well-spoken single narrator with minimal background moise. That’s what I get with SFTC. *Gumption- Erica doesn’t suffer fools (or jerks) gladly. She is sympathetic to victims of all kinds, and she’s open about voicing her opinions in addition to the full facts. If dhe throws in a cussword or some sacrcasm, rest assured that it was justified. Her podcast is the most honest one I listen to. Please do yourself the favor of subscribing to Southern Fried True Crime. We’d love to have you visit and then come back to stay.

I feel that with Erica’s podcast, I get a lot of facts that are left out in other news or true crime sources. I saw a few reviews that mentioned they don’t like it because Erica gives her opinion or sometimes comes off as biased. I have to disagree because she presents facts regardless of who those facts support. If she states her opinion, no big deal. I’m a big girl and can form one of my own. Erica’s voice is very soothing and I’ll admit I’ve fallen asleep to this podcast more than once. Listening to SFTC is like simultaneously listening to a new outlet and your best friend telling you about something that just happened in the next town over. Thank you guys for a fantastic show!

It literally makes my day when Erica drops a new episode of Southern Fried True Crime! There are many aspects that make this podcast great, but the best part is it’s wonderful host, Erica Kelley. Erica always takes extra care to show the utmost respect to the victims in her stories and her research is always top notch. My absolute favorite thing about Erica, though, has to be her voice. It is like butter. I have lost count on how many times Erica’s voice has lulled me to sleep while listening to this podcast. If you have any interest in True Crime, please look past all the negative reviews, and give Erica and SFTC a chance! I don’t think you will regret it. As a matter of fact, I think you will find yourself hooked, like me. Thank you, Erica, for all your hard work putting these top quality podcast episode together. You are truly appreciated by me, your fellow southern gal, and so many others! Please keep doing what you do! ❤️❤️❤️ Much love! Kasey Duncan

I discovered this podcast last fall and am current with it now. Erica and her team do a fantastic job researching the cases, including the backgrounds of the perpetrators. Knowing that someone’s background may have led to killing should help us all realize that drug abuse, alcohol abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect can, and often do, have major repercussions on one’s life. It doesn’t excuse the perpetrator, but will perhaps help us all realize that we need to take better care of one another.

Love the way Erica and team paint the picture of the scene, the environment, the victim, and the perpetrator.

I’ve absolutely loved this podcast from the second I heard Erica’s voice. This Southern California girl cannot get enough. I’ve learned so much, and knowing the why, is why I’m here.

Erika’s soothing voice, in and of itself, is enough the draw you in. The comprehensive research and narrative of the show keeps you coming back. Erika brings to each story full appreciation and respect for all victims, first and foremost. As a doctor of psychology, I truly appreciate Erika’s review of murderer(s) background(s). Understanding motive/history is different from justifying - Erika provides enough information to illustrate possible reasons/environmental conditions why someone chose to commit a crime. Again, while being completely respectful to the victim and victim’s family. In fact, I challenge anyone to find a true crime podcaster who is more empathetic to victims. Erika is a gem. The FB group is my favorite space online and feels like family. I’ll stick with her as long as this path continues.