My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 72: Steven It Out
Nov 26, 2025
Karen and Georgia dive into chilling true crime tales from the past. Georgia explores the horrifying story of the Highway Killer, Larry Eyler, detailing his troubled background and multiple murders. Unsolved cases and prosecutor missteps leave lingering questions. Meanwhile, Karen recounts the eerie saga of John Orr, the Pillow Pyro, linking him to numerous arson cases and analyzing his psychopathic tendencies. The duo reflects on the nature of evil and empathy, leaving listeners with food for thought amid laughter.
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Interstate Pattern Hid A Bigger Serial Crime
- The "Interstate Killer" murders spanned multiple states and targeted hitchhiking young men, revealing a larger cross-jurisdictional pattern.
- Georgia emphasizes how early investigations often missed depth because victims were marginalized and cases were scattered across states.
Janitor Found Remains In Apartment Trash
- Georgia recounts how a janitor discovered dismembered remains in apartment trash bags, exposing a hidden victim of the killer.
- The victim, 15–16-year-old Danny Bridges, was a known youth sex worker who'd been warned to avoid the suspect.
Police Sting Tactics Put Teens At Risk
- Georgia highlights troubling police practices: the Special Investigations Unit reportedly used child sex workers as bait in stings.
- She raises ethical questions about investigator tactics that may have put vulnerable teens at greater risk.
