My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 60: Jazz It
Sep 3, 2025
Karen and Georgia dive into the chilling case of the Axeman of New Orleans, blending dark humor with the eerie details of his gruesome methods. They also discuss the haunting story of family annihilator William Bradford Bishop, exploring his psychological complexities. The duo shares hilarious anecdotes from their live shows, touching on audience antics and the chaos of home life with pets. Additionally, they reflect on empowerment through adversity, inspired by Kelly Heron's self-defense journey. Tune in for a mix of laughter and spine-tingling tales!
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How The Case Landed In Karen's Lap
- Karen found the Axeman case in a set of true-crime cards and dug into it after cleaning drawers.
- The discovery blossomed into a long research rabbit hole tying many similar axe murders together.
Trust Instincts And Train For Self-Defense
- In an attack, prioritize instincts like yelling and striking vulnerable targets to escape; do what maximizes survival.
- Self-defense training helps trigger useful responses under fear and teaches effective targets like eyes and groin.
Back Survivor-Led Safety Initiatives
- Support survivors who turn advocacy into prevention by downloading and promoting tools they build, like RunBuddy.
- Use community resources and self-defense workshops to reduce risk and help empower others.
