My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark MFM Minisode 471
Jan 19, 2026
This minisode features an array of captivating listener stories. There's a charming tale of the Poe Toaster tradition, a mysterious figure honoring Edgar Allan Poe in Baltimore. A grandma's adventurous escapade as a getaway driver adds a delightful twist. Listeners share their spooky experiences during the Night Stalker scare and a babysitting mishap with dilating eye drops. The hosts introduce 'Panic with Purpose', encouraging listeners to submit their own stories of unexpected moments.
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Hit-And-Run Rescued By Strangers
- Georgia describes a New Orleans hit-and-run where six strangers and a nurse rescued and supported her until help arrived.
- The license plate of the fleeing car was later found embedded in her driver's door, proving divine luck and community aid.
Kids Arm Themselves During Night Stalker Panic
- A listener recalls Night Stalker panic in 1985 and how three girls armed themselves with a bat, bug spray, and hairspray during a night of helicopter noise and a crashing light fixture.
- The perceived intruder was only a falling kitchen light, and they stayed safe until an adult returned.
Private Tribute Became Civic Ritual
- The Poe Toaster ritual evolved from a mysterious solo tribute into a civic, performative tradition with faux toasters and official events.
- Baltimore reframed an anonymous vigil into a communal celebration honoring Edgar Allan Poe.