My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark MFM Minisode 382
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May 6, 2024 From narrowly escaping the hillside stranglers in 1977 to surviving lightning strikes, the podcast shares harrowing tales of survival. Stories include a roller coaster mishap bonding sisters and a biologist's deep-sea discoveries for conservation. Also covered are mental health awareness, unique parenting tactics, and a nephew's strategic triumph at the arcade.
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Narrow Escape from Hillside Stranglers
- Ronnie's mom narrowly escaped an attack by the Hillside Stranglers in 1977 Los Angeles.
- A heroic driver scared the killers away, likely saving her life.
Leaded Gas and Crime Spike
- Leaded gasoline usage correlates with the 1970s rise in violent crime and serial killers.
- Lead affects brain development, explaining increased aggression in that era.
Lightning Strikes Twice Story
- Sarah survived a lightning strike that hit the house she was in as a child.
- Her Norwegian grandma survived two lightning strikes and other dangerous events in her life.