My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 64: Live At Revolution Hall

Oct 1, 2025
Karen delves into the grim history of Bobby Jack Fowler, highlighting his unsettling DNA links to a 1974 murder and his involvement in the tragic Highway of Tears cases. Georgia shares the chilling tale of the Kline Falls Hatchet Attack, focusing on the survivors’ ordeal and the investigation that went cold. The discussions include updates on Indigenous-led initiatives for murdered women and a startling hometown story involving a notorious killer from Portland. It’s a blend of true crime insights and community reflections.
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ANECDOTE

Stage Shock Turns Into Sister Rescue

  • Karen and Georgia describe a chaotic live-show moment where a sister unexpectedly rolled onto the stage during a hometown story.
  • Karen reacted angrily before realizing the sister had crucial information and the moment became comedic and memorable.
ANECDOTE

Newport Teens Found Strangled

  • Karen narrates the disappearance and murder of two teenage girls in Newport in 1995 found strangled above Moolock Beach.
  • She uses this to introduce Bobby Jack Fowler and the wider pattern of his crimes across North America.
INSIGHT

DNA Links Reveal Long Hidden Crimes

  • Karen explains that Fowler's DNA in police databases linked him posthumously to a 1974 Canadian murder.
  • This match revealed how historical evidence plus modern DNA can expose long-unsolved serial crimes.
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