My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

MFM Minisode 456

Oct 6, 2025
Listeners are treated to chilling hometown tales, including eerie sightings of shadow figures in Davis and the antics of a squatter in Denver. A shocking story unfolds as a childhood friend turns out to be a murderer, while another recounts a near-abduction at a mall arcade, emphasizing the importance of parental guidance. Humor shines through as a Glasgow mugging takes a twist, and touching connections emerge at a memorial. Each story offers a blend of dark intrigue and heartfelt moments.
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Shadow Figures On The Davis Greenbelt

  • Jose and Arturo saw a four-foot, darker-than-shadow figure on the Davis greenbelt that terrified their dog RuPaul.
  • They researched local lore and a stabbing case tied to shadow-figure delusions and now carry a flashlight and sage their home.
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Squatter Plays Dead To Avoid Eviction

  • Angie rented a Denver studio previously occupied by a parolee and endured nightly disturbances and gun scares from the upstairs apartment.
  • A squatter later impersonated the tenant, faked being dead to avoid police, and Angie stayed dealing with police and unwanted guests for almost a year.
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From Lip Gloss To A Murder Headline

  • Brooke Lynn recognized a childhood classmate, Kate, years later in a news story after Kate shot her boyfriend and claimed it was accidental.
  • The writer reflected on how someone who shared lip gloss in fourth grade ended up in a homicide headline.
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