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Submerged

Ryan Widmer, His Drowned Bride and the Justice System

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Submerged

By: Janice Hisle
Narrated by: Janice Hisle, Mike Landis
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A young bride drowns in her bathtub. Her husband of four months is accused of murder. What happened in their tiny suburban bathroom - and why - was never resolved.

Based on exclusive new information, Submerged, a compelling true crime drama, exposes hidden angles of a case that captivated and divided an ordinary American community, tore apart two families, and tested the criminal justice system.

Compelled by conscience and curiosity, former Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Janice (Morse) Hisle - who covered the saga of Ryan and Sarah Widmer from the start - returns 10 years later to dig deep to tell the untold story: dozens of interviews, 6,000 pages of trial transcripts, and previously unrevealed records such as:

  • Ryan’s first written statement about Sarah’s death
  • Attorneys’ notes and trial-preparation documents
  • Ryan’s personal journal, notes, and correspondence
  • More than a thousand pages of police notes and reports

Submerged will draw you into the depths of a stranger-than-fiction story that you will ponder long after listening to the final word.

©2018 Janice Hisle (P)2018 Janice Hisle
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Quote, unquote. Quote, unquote. Outer, quote, quote, quote, quote …

… Jesus. If I ever hear those words again I’ll not be responsible for my actions.
A terrifying story of how the justice system can screw you over.
I don’t know if the guy is innocent or not but I can’t see how the system managed to convict given the “facts” we are aware of.

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Afwul narration

This story has been destroyed by horrible narration. Unless you are a child, mentally handicapped or a Disney character, you will not enjoy this. This is not a story about fluffy bunnies, but about murder. Could not continue due to the narration

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Fantastic!

Brilliant and beautifully read. I felt like I was on the jury of this strange and intriguing case. I changed my mind minute to minute. I’m still not sure. I’m very glad I’m not on the jury, I would be having sleepless nights whichever way I decided. Well done Janice. I admire your investment in this case. Any more books on the way?

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