Often long form podcasts become bogged down with too many characters and not enough suspense. But not this podcast, which will hold your attention to the end.

I had never heard of this case. So many unanswered questions. The police did a terrible job of investigating what happened! My heart goes out to the family. I don’t think it was a suicide!

Cool story, the mixing and limiting on the sound levels make it almost unlistenable. Unexpected from the BBC.

I listened to this entire podcast and it’s just weird. The host is practically whispering or something and combined with the sound leveling I was straining to hear basic facts. The podcast feels hollow. A man fell from the top level of a parking garage in England when everyone in his life thought he was in Germany, where he lived — and that is basically all that is indisputable and has been included here. The host talks about the case file all the time but I have no idea what is in it because the podcast mentioned no physical or circumstantial evidence that anyone but the host and family found suspicious. Like, the family knew that he had a nice watch but there was no watch on him when he fell. Maybe he threw it in a river at some point? Lost it and didn’t mention it because it was a gift from them and he didn’t want his mom to be mad? But no, they “know” he would have worn that watch. I think what it is, is that the whole podcast is based on speculation because there is no concrete indication of foul play in any way. No crime scene, no witnesses, no trace evidence, nothing. Sadly, people seeking for more investigation seem to be doing so because of their conviction that “he would never do that.” Unfortunately, that is the refrain of many people whose loved ones have had a mental break of some kind and harmed themselves or others. The only discussion of any possible mental crisis was limited to the fact that he “never had depression” and people without depression are less likely to commit suicide. I think that is a HUGE disservice considering that it is extremely relevant and his mental state is central to the question. It also very much minimized what a mental health crisis can be like to imply that because his behavior was unusual, it had meaning. There was no consideration given to what people in a crisis or wanting to end their life might do, like giving away their possessions and money and acting erratically after making the decision on short notice — which is exactly what the gentleman did. Nothing in the podcast made me feel that the truth is that a man was pushed off a building after being mugged. I kept listening to the whole thing hoping something concrete would be reported, but there was just nothing.

So many families can’t accept their loved ones commit suicide, and the majority of suicides are carried out in a very short decision-making timeline. This family and this reporter need to let go. People can act happy when they’re fighting depression. They can have everything going for them and still be fighting mental illness. Many people give away their valuables when they know they’re about to die. They make many decisions under mental duress that will never be explained from the outside in. Let. It. Go.

I found this podcast quite compelling. However it also leaves many unexplored questions. Why would the main character take out all the cash he had and go to Stratford? Could there have been other motives? Could he have been involved in drug selling perhaps or a desire to enter that scene?

I've been listening to podcasts full time since May 2007, so I can easily spot faults. Besides the unintelligible Scottish brogue (to most of the world), it was layered over top of unnecessary street sounds, unexplained background conversation, and swelling orchestral music. I just let the super-short episodes play while doing paperwork since paying attention didn't help anyway. 20 minute episodes included "on the next episode," production credits, and other filler. Each beginning of these minisodes gave a recap and a "why I'm doing this" speech, plus the now ubiquitous warnings. Should have been done by a British BBC narrator in one episode. BBC can do better.

Excellent production of a death that the police ruled a suicide — but others have their doubts. The evidence is presented in a fair and compelling fashion. Good attention to detail in the storytelling. I’m sorry for Mr. Ewart’s family.

My heart goes out to his family. The police clearly made no effort to investigate and thus allowed murderers of this innocent man to go free. To those people who still think this is a suicide - did you listen to the entire podcast? The podcast does an excellent job of investigating and makes a compelling case for what probably happened. The poor man was in the wrong place at the wrong time and the police made no effort to investigate. No justice for the victim or his family.

So much speculation about what could have happened. The family just can’t accept their son had a mental breakdown and committed suicide. Sometimes the happiest people on the outside are fighting a dark war inside. So sorry for their loss, but this story was just going in circles. Someone having a mental breakdown will do so many things that don’t make sense. I’ve seen it first hand. We need more awareness and acceptance for those who struggle. He bought a ticket to the movie Vertical Limits, and then committed suicide by jumping from a parking garage. Just think of the message he sent....

Compassionate storytelling.

A truly sad story, and I can’t imagine the family’s grief. However, from a podcasting perspective, the story is just okay. There’s no “bombshell” moment or even really compelling arguments about suicide vs. suspicious death. The information is scant and each episode ruminates on the same one or two things without introducing any new evidence or angles. Depression and emotional distress are not always visible, there are not always warning signs. Everyone wants to believe their loved one wouldn’t take their own life. RIP, Innes.

I haven’t even listened to a full minute of this episode, but immediate 5 stars just based on the beautiful voice and accent of the narrator.

Compelling story, so sad.