My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark 514 - Beef With Myself
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Jan 8, 2026 This week, the hosts dive into chilling true crime stories, starting with the double homicide of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison. They explore bizarre evidence like a soap carving and toothpaste found at the scene. Later, Karen introduces the unbelievable tale of Michael Malloy, who survived countless murder attempts by conspirators looking to cash in on his life insurance. From wood alcohol to a carbon monoxide plot, Malloy's saga is a testament to resilience and dark humor. Plus, the hosts celebrate their 10-year anniversary with playful banter and fan creations!
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Holiday Inn Double Homicide With Strange Clues
- Georgia recounts the 1980 double homicide of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkinson found in a Holiday Inn room with bizarre clues like whittled soap and toothpaste smeared in the bathroom.
- She highlights tangled leads including an affair, a possible stalker, and similar murders with the same odd toothpaste detail.
Toothpaste As A Forensic Link
- Paul Holes suggests a serial killer link across cases tied by the toothpaste and hatchet wounds, proposing exhumation or DNA testing to confirm suspects.
- Georgia and Karen note DNA advances could solve the cold case without exhuming suspects if living relatives yield genealogical matches.
The Emotional Weight Of Cold Cases
- Georgia and Karen reflect on how cold cases carry heavy emotional weight for families and investigators even after decades.
- They emphasize that solving is not a victory but a necessary closure for grief and accountability.
