Beyond All Repair
5.0/5
Critic Rating
Imagine you're accused of something horrific. You swear you didn't do it, but someone says they witnessed it: your own brother. Sophia Johnson was newly married with a baby on the way when she became the prime suspect in her mother-in-law's brutal murder. WBUR's Amory Sivertson reexamines a case unsolved, a family torn apart, and the woman who wasn't believed.
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Nicholas Quah • Vulture • Jul 1, 2024
"This could’ve been fodder for any number of true-crime shows, but this podcast stands apart from the pack. There’s a real commitment to the first-person point of view in this piece, though it never loses a clear enforcement of journalistic integrity. Sivertson and her team walk that fine line, and the way they balance the tightrope is fascinating."
Score: 5
Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter • May 6, 2024
"...ended perfectly. It never missed a beat. She took us everywhere and in the end settles us into a non-toothless reflection on what she thinks has happened after chasing this story for three years. The last episode has a mic drop moment that won’t soon be forgotten. …"
Score: 5
Rebecca Lavoie, Kevin Flynn, Lara Bricker & Toby Ball • Crime Writers On • Apr 4, 2024
"...the series is much more. There's a family story here, including the perspective of the youngest sibling who struggles with the situation. There's also a great first-person account told by host Amory Sivertson whose own journey is powerful. (Sivertson's narration reminded us of Amber Hunt's, who coincidentally was a guest panelist for this review.) …"
