Podcast Series “What They Knew” Re-examines Case of Former Priest Geoff Drew
A podcast series titled "What They Knew" is examining the case of Geoff Drew, a former Cincinnati Archdiocese music director and priest who was released from prison on August 17th after serving a seven-year sentence for raping a young boy…

Cincinnati, OH, August 25, 2026 —
A new podcast series, “What They Knew,” is investigating the case of Geoff Drew, a former music director and priest for the Cincinnati Archdiocese. Drew was released from prison on August 17th, having served a seven-year sentence for the rape of a young boy, an offense that occurred between the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The podcast aims to explore various facets of the case, including the evidence presented, the accounts of the victims, and the Cincinnati Archdiocese’s response to the accusations against Drew.
Drew, who is now a registered sex offender, is mandated to reside in a halfway house located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. The podcast series focuses on shedding light on the details surrounding his conviction and subsequent release.
Story summarized from the original created by Paula Christian on www.wcpo.com, see more information here.