My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 73: Chill Satanist
Dec 3, 2025
Join a thrilling discussion as the hosts explore the chilling Fall River cult murders amid a backdrop of satanic panic. Discover the violent and ritualistic elements surrounding the tragic deaths of two young women. The conversation shifts to the shocking Berkeley hostage crisis, detailing the dramatic moments as a gunman takes hostages, leading to a tense resolution. With insights on crime, media influence, and personal highs, this episode is a captivating blend of horror and humor that reflects on society's fears and individual experiences.
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Billionaire Donates Art Proceeds To Reform
- Karen describes Agnes Gund selling a $165M Lichtenstein to fund criminal justice reform and reduce mass incarceration.
- She contrasts that with a Florida man sentenced to eight years for pot, highlighting systemic injustice.
How Munchausen-by-Proxy Warps Families
- Georgia and Karen dissect the documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest and Gypsy Rose's upbringing under a manipulative mother.
- They highlight how Munchausen by proxy creates attention-driven abuse that warps victims' identities.
1970s Recession And Fall River Vulnerability
- Georgia introduces the Fall River murders amid 1970s economic collapse and how sex work communities were vulnerable.
- She frames the case within the era's poverty, abandoned factories, and rising underground networks.
