en News True Crime Society & Culture/Documentary nonadult true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Louisville Public Media Each season, we expose the systems that allow injustice to fester, and shine a light on the people fighting for solutions. Our reporting is rooted in truth, fairness and accountability. Dig is produced by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, at Louisville Public Media. 1488672479 no Dig http://kydig.org Each season on "Dig," from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, we expose the systems that allow injustice to fester, and shine a light on the people fighting for solutions. en-us StreamGuys Recast Louisville Public Media Each season, we expose the systems that allow injustice to fester, and shine a light on the people fighting for solutions. Our reporting is rooted in truth, fairness and accountability. Dig is produced by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, at Louisville Public Media. false serial Louisville Public Media https://lpm-rss.streamguys1.com/dig/20260224163046-DigPodcastLogo3000x3000.jpg Dig http://kydig.org true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency https://feeds.lpm.org/digpodcast New from KUOW: Adults in the Room 84edc4a0-11c4-11f1-9b1a-415bbe58ea14 full 00:02:40 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:55:00 -0500 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency We're still following the Stoner case, and we'll bring you an update when we have one. In the meantime, check out this new investigative podcast from KUOW: Seattle, 1999. At Garfield High School,… We're still following the Stoner case, and we'll bring you an update when we have one. In the meantime, check out this new investigative podcast from KUOW: Seattle, 1999. At Garfield High School, Mr. Hudson is a legend. With a thundering voice and imposing stature, Mr. Hudson — or “Tom” as select students call him — teaches biology and leads an elite outdoors program. But when teen reporters at the school paper start exploring a rumor that he sexually abused students, all hell breaks loose. Adults close ranks, and schoolmates turn on the young journalists. And then one day, a voice on the school intercom announces that Mr. Hudson is dead. Isolde Raftery is one of the students who first hears about and reports allegations against Mr. Hudson. Three decades later, she is an investigative journalist in Seattle. In Adults in the Room, Raftery re-reports the story to understand what really happened in 1999. Was a whole school community groomed by a charismatic predator? Or was she part of a whisper campaign that cost the life of a great teacher? The Girls, Part 4: ‘This is my story to tell’ Alleged victims of the Stoners find each other online and band together to demand justice. But they find themselves running up against police and prosecutors who want them to stay quiet. b9916850-be93-11f0-8587-91a4a20aee00 Alleged victims of the Stoners find each other online and band together to demand justice. But they find themselves running up against police and prosecutors who want them to stay quiet. Hearing stories like this one can bring up painful feelings and memories, especially if you're a trauma survivor yourself. If you need to talk, you can reach the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE, or visit RAINN.org and click get help now for free, 24/7 support. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988.Learn more about preventing sexual misconduct and abuse by K-12 school employees (PDF)If you have information about this case, or you think there’s something we should know that we haven’t reported here, please contact Jess Clark at jclark@kycir.org or 502-814-6541.Our work is community funded. To help us keep digging, visit kydig.org and click donate.

]]> Louisville Public Media 3 4 full 00:55:47 3 4 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:58:00 -0500 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Alleged victims of the Stoners find each other online and band together to demand justice. But they find themselves running up against police and prosecutors who want them to stay quiet. Hearing… Alleged victims of the Stoners find each other online and band together to demand justice. But they find themselves running up against police and prosecutors who want them to stay quiet. The Girls, Part 3: ‘If it was your daughter’ 17-year-old Aryalle Stoner runs away from home and tells the police that her father, Ronnie Stoner, has been sexually abusing her for years. The cursory investigation that follows is representative of a larger issue with child sex abuse investigations in Louisville. d64e2a60-be91-11f0-bc9f-d7cf561f1c0b 17-year-old Aryalle Stoner runs away from home and tells the police that her father, Ronnie Stoner, has been sexually abusing her for years. The cursory investigation that follows is representative of a larger issue with child sex abuse investigations in Louisville.


Hearing stories like this one can bring up painful feelings and memories, especially if you're a trauma survivor yourself. If you need to talk, you can reach the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE, or visit RAINN.org and click get help now for free, 24/7 support. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988.


Learn more about preventing sexual misconduct and abuse by K-12 school employees (PDF)


If you have information about this case, or you think there’s something we should know that we haven’t reported here, please contact Jess Clark at jclark@kycir.org or 502-814-6541.


Our work is community funded. To help us keep digging, visit kydig.org and click donate.

]]> Louisville Public Media 3 3 full 00:47:22 3 3 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:57:00 -0500 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency 17-year-old Aryalle Stoner runs away from home and tells the police that her father, Ronnie Stoner, has been sexually abusing her for years. The cursory investigation that follows is representative… 17-year-old Aryalle Stoner runs away from home and tells the police that her father, Ronnie Stoner, has been sexually abusing her for years. The cursory investigation that follows is representative of a larger issue with child sex abuse investigations in Louisville. The Girls, Part 2: ‘This isn’t ringing alarms to y’all?’ Over the years, two girls and one young woman report Ronnie Stoner for sexual misconduct and rape in a public middle school and high school. But Child Protective Services declines to investigate, and the school district, Jefferson County Public Schools, continues to promote him. 60981910-be90-11f0-8d77-a38d35a71b13 Over the years, two girls and one young woman report Ronnie Stoner for sexual misconduct and rape in a public middle school and high school. But Child Protective Services declines to investigate, and the school district, Jefferson County Public Schools, continues to promote him.


Hearing stories like this one can bring up painful feelings and memories, especially if you're a trauma survivor yourself. If you need to talk, you can reach the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE, or visit RAINN.org and click get help now for free, 24/7 support. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988.


Learn more about preventing sexual misconduct and abuse by K-12 school employees (PDF)


If you have information about this case, or you think there’s something we should know that we haven’t reported here, please contact Jess Clark at jclark@kycir.org or 502-814-6541.


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]]> Louisville Public Media 3 2 full 00:42:36 3 2 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:56:00 -0500 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Over the years, two girls and one young woman report Ronnie Stoner for sexual misconduct and rape in a public middle school and high school. But Child Protective Services declines to investigate,… Over the years, two girls and one young woman report Ronnie Stoner for sexual misconduct and rape in a public middle school and high school. But Child Protective Services declines to investigate, and the school district, Jefferson County Public Schools, continues to promote him. The Girls, Part 1: 'I need to tell you something' In 2023, 17-year-old Abbie Jones and her family accuse her high school football coach, Donnie Stoner, of child sex abuse. Another Louisville woman, Alexis Crook, says she was abused by Donnie too, and his twin brother Ronnie, when they were coaches at her private Christian school almost 20 years earlier. 16bd1a70-be87-11f0-952c-6328188ed651 In 2023, 17-year-old Abbie Jones and her family accuse her high school football coach, Donnie Stoner, of child sex abuse. Another Louisville woman, Alexis Crook, says she was abused by Donnie too, and his twin brother Ronnie, when they were coaches at her private Christian school almost 20 years earlier.


Hearing stories like this one can bring up painful feelings and memories, especially if you're a trauma survivor yourself. If you need to talk, you can reach the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE, or visit RAINN.org and click get help now for free, 24/7 support. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988.


Learn more about preventing sexual misconduct and abuse by K-12 school employees (PDF)


If you have information about this case, or you think there’s something we should know that we haven’t reported here, please contact Jess Clark at jclark@kycir.org or 502-814-6541.


Our work is community funded. To help us keep digging, visit kydig.org and click donate.

]]> Louisville Public Media 3 1 full 00:35:46 3 1 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:55:00 -0500 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency In 2023, 17-year-old Abbie Jones and her family accuse her high school football coach, Donnie Stoner, of child sex abuse. Another Louisville woman, Alexis Crook, says she was abused by Donnie too,… In 2023, 17-year-old Abbie Jones and her family accuse her high school football coach, Donnie Stoner, of child sex abuse. Another Louisville woman, Alexis Crook, says she was abused by Donnie too, and his twin brother Ronnie, when they were coaches at her private Christian school almost 20 years earlier. Introducing Dig Season 3: The Girls b835c190-b8ec-11f0-90f0-bbddc9befae3 3 trailer 00:02:10 3 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:14:00 -0500 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency They were trusted educators and respected coaches. But in the summer of 2025, twin brothers Ronnie and Donnie Stoner were indicted on more than 50 charges related to child sex abuse allegations. A… They were trusted educators and respected coaches. But in the summer of 2025, twin brothers Ronnie and Donnie Stoner were indicted on more than 50 charges related to child sex abuse allegations. A group of young women say the abuse stretched back nearly two decades. So what took so long? This is the story of those women who say they survived the abuse, took matters into their own hands and are still fighting for the girls they used to be. Bonus: Back to school with no bus 3d2a9690-5418-11ef-9e20-d32de3e8ab7d full 00:12:01 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:09:00 -0400 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Hey Dig listeners. It’s been a while, we know. But we’ve been working on some new stories and will be adding them here when they’re ready. Up first, our reporter Jess Clark has been following the Jef… Hey Dig listeners. It’s been a while, we know. But we’ve been working on some new stories and will be adding them here when they’re ready. Up first, our reporter Jess Clark has been following the Jefferson County Public Schools system for a while — and when the school district’s board of education voted earlier this year to cut bus service for dozens of magnet schools, Jess started talking to families. She wanted to know how this huge decision would affect them — would they have to change schools — would they miss out on opportunities? Bonus: Dirty Business In July 2022, floods killed 45 people and caused more than a billion dollars of damage in eastern Kentucky. Then, the people who were supposed to help clean up actually made things worse for a lot of survivors. There’s big money in disaster recovery. In “Dirty Business,” we investigate the expensive, messy work of cleaning up after 2022’s catastrophic flooding. fda9cbe0-5329-11ee-a22b-53bf43b7466f In July 2022, floods killed 45 people and caused more than a billion dollars of damage in eastern Kentucky. Then, the people who were supposed to help clean up actually made things worse for a lot of survivors. There’s big money in disaster recovery. In “Dirty Business,” we investigate the expensive, messy work of cleaning up after 2022’s catastrophic flooding.

]]> full 00:55:33 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:15:00 -0400 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency In July 2022, floods killed 45 people and caused more than a billion dollars of damage in eastern Kentucky. Then, the people who were supposed to help clean up actually made things worse for a lot… In July 2022, floods killed 45 people and caused more than a billion dollars of damage in eastern Kentucky. Then, the people who were supposed to help clean up actually made things worse for a lot of survivors. There’s big money in disaster recovery. In “Dirty Business,” we investigate the expensive, messy work of cleaning up after 2022’s catastrophic flooding. The Model City, Part 6: 'Who's Gonna Be Next?' So much has changed since Louisville first proclaimed itself a model city for policing reform: the police chief was fired. The city was upended by protests and grief over Breonna Taylor, and David McAtee. But some things are the same: The anger. The frustration. The disconnect between the police and the community. In our season finale, city leadership makes a very familiar set of promises. Could 21st Century Policing work this time? Is it too late? 52539b20-2fbb-11ec-a917-dd32abeafbdb So much has changed since Louisville first proclaimed itself a model city for policing reform: the police chief was fired. The city was upended by protests and grief over Breonna Taylor, and David McAtee. But some things are the same: The anger. The frustration. The disconnect between the police and the community.


In our season finale, city leadership makes a very familiar set of promises. Could 21st Century Policing work this time? Is it too late?

]]> Louisville Public Media City leadership makes a very familiar set of promises. Is it too late? 2 6 full 00:26:29 2 6 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:06:00 -0400 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency So much has changed since Louisville first proclaimed itself a model city for policing reform: the police chief was fired. The city was upended by protests and grief over Breonna Taylor, and David… The Model City, Part 5: Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor “Early this morning, we had a critical incident involving one of our officers who was shot and another person at the scene who was killed.” When LMPD Chief Steve Conrad first described what happened in Breonna Taylor’s apartment on March 13, 2020, he did not mention her by name. But the city would soon learn it — then the country, and then the world. What came next demonstrated how far LMPD had fallen from its ideals. Crowd control tactics in 21st Century Policing call for de-escalation — but in the wake of a particularly violent first night of protests in Louisville, LMPD officers settled into a routine of riot gear, tear gas and arresting protesters en masse. cfe8e800-2fba-11ec-be2c-cd70941bc0a3 “Early this morning, we had a critical incident involving one of our officers who was shot and another person at the scene who was killed.”


When LMPD Chief Steve Conrad first described what happened in Breonna Taylor’s apartment on March 13, 2020, he did not mention her by name. But the city would soon learn it — then the country, and then the world. What came next demonstrated how far LMPD had fallen from its ideals.


Crowd control tactics in 21st Century Policing call for de-escalation — but in the wake of a particularly violent first night of protests in Louisville, LMPD officers settled into a routine of riot gear, tear gas and arresting protesters en masse.

]]> Louisville Public Media Response to protests in the summer of 2020 show how far LMPD had fallen from its ideals. 2 5 full 00:33:25 2 5 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:04:00 -0400 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency “Early this morning, we had a critical incident involving one of our officers who was shot and another person at the scene who was killed.”When LMPD Chief Steve Conrad first described what happened i… The Model City, Part 4: Might As Well Appeal For LMPD to become the police department it claimed to want to be, the department would have to recruit the best of the best, retain experienced officers, and effectively discipline and remove problem one. But LMPD’s disciplinary system makes the latter hard to do. Former and current officers say the job can chew up and spit out people who want to do community policing — harming the most-policed communities in the process. 4ab6b7b0-2fba-11ec-8fd5-553db3c5c0b3 For LMPD to become the police department it claimed to want to be, the department would have to recruit the best of the best, retain experienced officers, and effectively discipline and remove problem one. But LMPD’s disciplinary system makes the latter hard to do. Former and current officers say the job can chew up and spit out people who want to do community policing — harming the most-policed communities in the process.

]]> Louisville Public Media Former and current LMPD officers say the job can chew up and spit out people who want to do community policing. 2 4 full 00:33:38 2 4 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:03:00 -0400 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency For LMPD to become the police department it claimed to want to be, the department would have to recruit the best of the best, retain experienced officers, and effectively discipline and remove… The Model City, Part 3: People, Places and Narcotics Even as city leaders were making big promises about the model city they claimed Louisville was going to become, they were making decisions that undermined those policing reform goals. In 2016, there were 117 homicides in Louisville — at that point, the most in decades. Police responded with a “People, Places and Narcotics” strategy that targeted some Black neighborhoods with aggressive patrols. dee03680-2fb9-11ec-99de-491c62338e66 Even as city leaders were making big promises about the model city they claimed Louisville was going to become, they were making decisions that undermined those policing reform goals. In 2016, there were 117 homicides in Louisville — at that point, the most in decades. Police responded with a “People, Places and Narcotics” strategy that targeted some Black neighborhoods with aggressive patrols.

]]> Louisville Public Media A homicide spike leads Louisville away from its promises of police reform. 2 3 full 00:32:18 2 3 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:02:00 -0400 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Even as city leaders were making big promises about the model city they claimed Louisville was going to become, they were making decisions that undermined those policing reform goals. In 2016, there… The Model City, Part 2: Promises In 2016, the police chief laid out his vision: Louisville was going to become the kind of place where everyone across the city, no matter what neighborhood they lived in, would get the same treatment from the police — policing that’s about your protection, and safety. But that’s not what happened. 4740aca0-2fb9-11ec-94c0-d9798e18d883 In 2016, the police chief laid out his vision: Louisville was going to become the kind of place where everyone across the city, no matter what neighborhood they lived in, would get the same treatment from the police — policing that’s about your protection, and safety. But that’s not what happened.

]]> Louisville Public Media In 2016, Louisville leaders promised policing focused on protection and safety. Did they deliver? 2 2 full 00:23:04 2 2 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:01:00 -0400 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency In 2016, the police chief laid out his vision: Louisville was going to become the kind of place where everyone across the city, no matter what neighborhood they lived in, would get the same… The Model City, Part 1: The Eye of the Storm Barbecue chef David McAtee, the man they called Yaya, was a staple at 26th and Broadway in Louisville’s predominately Black West End. He was a friend to everyone who stopped by for a meal — including many police officers. For years, Louisville had claimed to be building bridges between police and Black communities. Yaya was one of those bridges. Here’s what happened to him, and how. a7b94aa0-2fb8-11ec-a934-0dc7f6131939 Barbecue chef David McAtee, the man they called Yaya, was a staple at 26th and Broadway in Louisville’s predominately Black West End. He was a friend to everyone who stopped by for a meal — including many police officers.


For years, Louisville had claimed to be building bridges between police and Black communities. Yaya was one of those bridges. Here’s what happened to him, and how.

]]> Louisville Public Media Barbecue chef David McAtee was a staple at 26th & Broadway, and a bridge between the police and his community. 2 1 full 00:25:58 2 1 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Barbecue chef David McAtee, the man they called Yaya, was a staple at 26th and Broadway in Louisville’s predominately Black West End. He was a friend to everyone who stopped by for a meal — inc… Available Now... Dig Season 2 Louisville, Ky., the city now known for the police killing of Breonna Taylor, once made ambitious promises to transform its police department and mend its relationship with the Black community. Just five years before they killed Breonna Taylor in her home, Louisville considered itself a model city for police reform. In a joint KyCIR/Newsy investigation, insiders and documents reveal the systemic barriers and choices made by city leaders and the Louisville Metro Police Department that led to its failure to meaningfully change. How did Louisville go from a national leader in policing to the face of a national movement protesting the police? Find out in the next season of Dig, coming soon. a1c01d00-26d9-11ec-a3ad-9325bbdc7255 Louisville, Ky., the city now known for the police killing of Breonna Taylor, once made ambitious promises to transform its police department and mend its relationship with the Black community. Just five years before they killed Breonna Taylor in her home, Louisville considered itself a model city for police reform.


In a joint KyCIR/Newsy investigation, insiders and documents reveal the systemic barriers and choices made by city leaders and the Louisville Metro Police Department that led to its failure to meaningfully change. How did Louisville go from a national leader in policing to the face of a national movement protesting the police? Find out in the next season of Dig, coming soon.

]]> Louisville Public Media 2 trailer no 00:03:20 2 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:59:00 -0400 true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Louisville, Ky., the city now known for the police killing of Breonna Taylor, once made ambitious promises to transform its police department and mend its relationship with the Black community. Just… Louisville, Ky., the city now known for the police killing of Breonna Taylor, once made ambitious promises to transform its police department and mend its relationship with the Black community. Just five years before they killed Breonna Taylor in her home, Louisville considered itself a model city for police reform. In a joint KyCIR/Newsy investigation, insiders and documents reveal the systemic barriers and choices made by city leaders and the Louisville Metro Police Department that led to its failure to meaningfully change. How did Louisville go from a national leader in policing to the face of a national movement protesting the police? Find out in the next season of Dig, coming soon. Prosecution Declined, Update: The Hearing
Visit kydig.org and donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.]]> e3cf82e0-5fc0-11ea-9d5c-07ed648bc3aa 1 6 full 00:26:50 1 6 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0500 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Jen Sainato had been waiting for this day for a long time. She’d woken up early, put on her black striped suit, and drove five hours to attend the Louisville Metro Council’s public safety committee m… Jen Sainato had been waiting for this day for a long time. She’d woken up early, put on her black striped suit, and drove five hours to attend the Louisville Metro Council’s public safety committee meeting. The council had called the police to answer questions about their handling of rape cases, in the wake of our story about Jen’s case. When Jen walked into the council chamber, the police were already settled in at the front of the room: two press people, a few men in suits, and Lt. Shannon Lauder — the head of the special victims unit, who’d been called by the council to explain why her department clears so few rape cases by arrest, and so many “by exception.” The eight metro council members in attendance were seated as well, looking out at the room from their elevated seats. And in the audience sat the survivors — women who had reported a rape to the Louisville Metro Police Department. Women who were inspired by Jen’s story to come out and seek their own answers. For most of them, this hearing was as close as they would get to their day in court. <br><br><a rel="payment" href="http://donate.kydig.org/"> Visit kydig.org and donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.</a> Update: Prosecution... Declined?
Visit kydig.org and donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.]]> c788c410-541a-11ea-8777-a1e8b32b3ab4 1 5 full no 00:18:57 1 5 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0500 true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency It’s been two months since we released the first season of Dig. And a lot has changed: city leaders are calling the police department to account, and there have been some changes in Jen Sainato’s rap… It’s been two months since we released the first season of Dig. And a lot has changed: city leaders are calling the police department to account, and there have been some changes in Jen Sainato’s rape case that we did not see coming. <br><br><a rel="payment" href="http://donate.kydig.org/"> Visit kydig.org and donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.</a> Prosecution Declined, Part 4: Cleared By Exception Donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.]]> 5eaa9110-1797-11ea-8b0a-83f99160899a 1 4 full 00:18:33 1 4 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:15:00 -0500 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Episode 4: In the final episode of this investigation, we learn more about Jen Sainato’s rape case - why it was closed, and how much evidence the police really had against the man she says raped h… Episode 4: In the final episode of this investigation, we learn more about Jen Sainato’s rape case - why it was closed, and how much evidence the police really had against the man she says raped her. (Note: This episode includes description of a rape and injuries sustained from a rape.) <br> <a rel="payment" href="http://donate.kydig.org/"> Donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.</a> Prosecution Declined, Part 3: Harder to Prove Donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.]]> 2143b9e0-1797-11ea-9c0d-77141b2d434d 1 3 full 00:21:22 1 3 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:10:00 -0500 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Episode 3: Louisville officials say rape cases are hard to prosecute. They are not wrong. But we talked with police, prosecutors and experts from around the country who told us it’s not impossible — … Episode 3: Louisville officials say rape cases are hard to prosecute. They are not wrong. But we talked with police, prosecutors and experts from around the country who told us it’s not impossible — you just have to be willing to lose a few trials. (Note: This episode includes a series of brief descriptions of sexual violence from courtroom recordings throughout the 14th and 15th minutes, and again in the 17th and 18th minutes.) <br> <a rel="payment" href="http://donate.kydig.org/"> Donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.</a> Prosecution Declined, Part 2: The Wizard of Oz Donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.]]> b0e2f4a0-1796-11ea-82c1-d7703930f652 1 2 full 00:21:52 1 2 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:05:00 -0500 no true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Episode 2: Jen Sainato reported a rape to Louisville police in January 2018. In this episode, we hear about her attempts over the next two years to follow up on her case. And we ask LMPD why cases… Episode 2: Jen Sainato reported a rape to Louisville police in January 2018. In this episode, we hear about her attempts over the next two years to follow up on her case. And we ask LMPD why cases like Jen’s seem to be taken to the prosecutor’s office so early - sometimes before suspects have even been interviewed. (Note: This episode includes brief descriptions of multiple rape reports.) <br> <a rel="payment" href="http://donate.kydig.org/"> Donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.</a> Prosecution Declined Donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.]]> 75ff9cc0-1796-11ea-9511-fb588185c588 1 1 full no 00:24:32 1 1 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:59:00 -0500 true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency Episode 1: Jen Sainato reported a rape to Louisville police in January 2018. She didn’t feel like they believed her. Jen’s case puts a spotlight on police response to rapes, the prosecutors’ unusual … Episode 1: Jen Sainato reported a rape to Louisville police in January 2018. She didn’t feel like they believed her. Jen’s case puts a spotlight on police response to rapes, the prosecutors’ unusual role in rape cases here in Louisville, and how it feels to the people who report. (Note: There are descriptions of a rape, and audio from a police body camera on the scene of a rape investigation, throughout this episode.) <br> <a rel="payment" href="http://donate.kydig.org/"> Donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.</a> Dig Season 1 Trailer Donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.]]> 52a386a0-0bdb-11ea-980c-173c15818541 Louisville Public Media 1 trailer no 00:01:35 1 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:17:00 -0500 true crime, investigation, reporting, accountability, transparency A woman told Louisville police she was raped in January 2018. She expected them to quickly try to arrest the suspect. But an officer on the scene that night didn’t seem to believe her. The d… A woman told Louisville police she was raped in January 2018. She expected them to quickly try to arrest the suspect. But an officer on the scene that night didn’t seem to believe her. The detectives weren’t convinced that a crime occurred. And a prosecutor rejected the case well before an arrest was even under consideration. In the first season of Dig, a new podcast from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, we bring you the results of a yearlong look at how rape cases are investigated in Louisville. What we’ve learned: here, the police defer to prosecutors on rape cases -- and prosecutors reject the vast majority of cases presented to them. Due to this unusual relationship, most people accused of rape here will never face consequences. Most won’t be arrested or convicted. And the case will be closed anyway. <br> <a rel="payment" href="http://donate.kydig.org/"> Donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.</a>