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The Untold Story

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By: Trevor Aaronson
Narrated by: Trevor Aaronson
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Pulse: The Untold Story, an Audible Original from journalist Trevor Aaronson and Western Sound, investigates the Pulse nightclub shooting and raises startling questions about the FBI’s culpability.

In a gay nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016, the shooter, Omar Mateen, murdered 49 people and wounded 53 others. The attack was the deadliest act of violence against the LGBTQ+ community in US history and the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since 9/11.

But there’s a story you haven’t heard. The FBI had a secret history with the shooter and his father. To obscure that history, the FBI pushed a false story that the media dutifully carried—that the attacker was a secretly gay Islamist extremist who had chosen to target Pulse and planned the attack for weeks.

Through a relentless and thorough investigation, Aaronson uncovers the volatile relationship between the shooter and his father and how their troubled interactions with the FBI lead to a disturbing final question: Could the FBI have prevented the massacre?

Pulse: The Untold Story is a documentary like no other. It will leave you wondering if anything you’ve heard about this case is true.

Warning: This program contains descriptions of violence and death and includes recordings from 911 calls and police body cameras from the night of the shooting. Listener discretion is advised.

©2024 Trevor Aaronson (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC. Biographies & Memoirs True Crime
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Unbelievable. Because he died nobody is held accountable. All those people dead because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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great listen start to finish presented clearly very informative I would definitely recommend it

factual and engrossing

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Pulse: The Untold Story is an eye-opening and thought-provoking listen that challenges everything we thought we knew about the horrific 2016 Pulse nightclub attack. Trevor Aaronson’s investigative skills are on full display as he uncovers a shocking web of hidden relationships between the shooter, his father, and the FBI. Aaronson’s relentless pursuit of the truth leaves listeners with an unsettling question: could the FBI have prevented the massacre?

Aaronson’s narration is measured and impactful, making the heavy subject matter easier to digest while maintaining the intensity and gravity of the situation. The documentary dives deep into disturbing aspects of FBI operations, keeping you hooked from start to finish. Although some parts are densely packed with investigative details, Aaronson manages to balance these with personal stories and revelations that make the content more accessible.

This Audible Original is not just a documentary but a deeply revealing exposé that will leave you questioning the narratives presented in the aftermath of the attack. Highly recommended for fans of true crime and those seeking to understand the complexities behind tragic events.

Note: The programme contains vivid descriptions of violence, including 911 calls and police body camera recordings from the night of the shooting, which may be distressing for some listeners.

A Revealing and Disturbing Investigation of the Pulse Tragedy

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Listening to this podcast is a rich basis for the real truth behind the cover-ups that don't hold any water. I am glad that the truth is important, especially in our age.

Truth is important

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This was a very well-researched piece, and I am very grateful for it, particularly for my own research. I thought the production was well made as well. I think it is an easy listen for most people, and the chunks were short but plenty detailed. There were a few moments that jumped around a little bit, so taking notes was a little difficult at times, but I could see why it was done in this way. I do think it was mostly centrist reporting, with little to no bias. However, there were moments when I was a little skeptical. Such as doing a LOT of detailed work looking at how the FBI failed at this time, but seeming to favor the cops who were on scene. I have done a lot of research myself, and they very much failed as well. I felt it would be another 'pro' cop bias as I have seen across other media really trying to sell the cops to the public and police in general to the public while doing no opposing research [unbalanced]. However, I did see some effort in doing research on the opposing view by looking at how the Justice Department review did talk about their failings. But it was a very brief moment, and the FBI was spoken about at length. As cops and the FBI are both continuing to fail and contribute to more deaths in mass shootings, I would have liked to see more on this opposing view so it was a bit more balanced and supported by more facts. And having less opposition and including the cop/guard felt a bit -- biased. I will say, that again, I see why it was done. And, I know no media is without some bias. But, it is a little disappointing that a piece of media I finally find that is more centrist has a little bias in this manner. It is very hard to find information about the failings from a more centrist, balanced source. That being said, overall, it was still very well made and that is why it gets a 4. It unfortunately was NEARLY perfect as a source for me. But thank you for making this and thank you for putting in the time!

Good Journalism, Felt Like Some Bias At Times

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