In Episode 4 of "The List," we explore what might happen when the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte releases a list of clergy members credibly accused of sexual misconduct and abuse. The diocese says it plans to release names by the end of 2019. We

The List: The Why

Dec 4th, 2019 21m 1s

In this episode of "The List," we learn about why survivors of abuse in the Catholic Church and proponents of accountability push for the release of lists of credibly accused clergy. We also hear some theories as to why certain people might pus

The List: The Who And The What

Dec 2nd, 2019 25m 19s

WFAE’s “The List” is a four-part series about the impact of the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church, the push for dioceses to release lists of credibly accused clergy. The Diocese of Charlotte is one of about 30 dioceses in the United St

The List Trailer

Nov 30th, 2019 4m 17s

Bishop Peter Jugis of the Charlotte Catholic Diocese announced in May that the diocese is committed to releasing by the end of 2019 a list of clergy who are credibly accused of sexual abuse involving minors. That list and what it represents is

She Says: The Burden

Jan 9th, 2019 1h

Linda has been waiting for months to hear from the Mecklenburg District Attorney's office about whether her case will move forward. Then she gets a call. We rejoin Linda on the winding road for an update and a closer look at the burden of proof

She Says: A Public Conversation

Aug 9th, 2018 1h 24m

Last Thursday, WFAE held a Public Conversation with She Says podcast host Sarah Delia, law enforcement and others about whether justice is being served in Mecklenburg County.

She Says: The Oath

Aug 2nd, 2018 47m 37s

Linda goes back to court and comes face to face with the man charged in her assault as she attempts to get a no-contact order. We hear how the podcast has impacted her life and what the future of her case looks like. Stay with us through the ve

She Says: What We Haven't Told You

Jul 26th, 2018 36m 46s

This episode we share with you what we haven’t told you. Additional evidence in Linda’s case. Why we think this mysterious DNA hit occurred. And we find out how many hospitals in North Carolina have nurses specially trained to complete a sexual

She Says: They Say

Jul 19th, 2018 43m 46s

In this episode, we hear from Linda’s family about how life has changed for everyone since the assault in 2015. We also tell the story of another Charlotte woman who tried to file a police report but was turned away.

She Says: Emily's House

Jul 12th, 2018 43m 36s

The man charged with assaulting Linda made bail and is out of jail. She’s scared because she’s no longer anonymous after he saw her during a court appearance. She Says talks to another sexual assault survivor in Charlotte who had a very differe

She Says: Your Questions, Our Answers

Jul 5th, 2018 20m 51s

Last episode we asked listeners: What questions do you have about Linda’s case and our yearlong investigation? So now She Says host and reporter Sarah Delia and reporter Alex Olgin tackle your questions about police policy, DNA law, and more.

She Says: A Parallel Road

Jun 28th, 2018 31m 53s

In episode 5, we hear about what happens with the DNA sample police collected of the man Linda identified as her attacker through an internet search. We will also take a look at how another police department handled the destruction of more than

She Says: Whiplash

Jun 21st, 2018 33m 19s

In episode 4, we dive into what happened with the mysterious DNA sample that matches the one found in Linda’s sexual assault kit, and why detectives didn’t know about it for months. Linda expresses her concern that her questioning of police wil

She Says: It's Not Him*

Jun 14th, 2018 35m 49s

In episode 3, Linda goes down to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police headquarters to talk to detectives about her case. It’s a particularly emotional conversation because she learns about the DNA results from her sexual assault kit. They aren’t what s

She Says: Return To The Scene Of The Crime

Jun 7th, 2018 29m 54s

In episode 2, we go back to the crime scene, which in this case is the body.

Charlotte Talks: 'She Says' Podcast Launch And Discussion About Sexual Assault

May 31st, 2018 48m 32s

Thursday, May 31, 2018

She Says: The Winding Road

May 31st, 2018 29m 6s

WFAE’s She Says is an investigative podcast series that follows the story of a sexual assault survivor in Mecklenburg County, N.C., and the long and difficult process of finding justice.

Introducing She Says: An Investigative Podcast From WFAE

May 16th, 2018 2m 21s

For more than a year, award-winning WFAE reporter Sarah Delia has investigated the case of "Linda," a Charlotte-area woman who was sexually assaulted by a stranger in 2015 and is still struggling to find answers.