My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark MFM Minisode 459
Oct 27, 2025
Get ready for a spooky ride this Halloween! A listener recounts a chaotic pumpkin party with explosive surprises. Eerie local lore surfaces, including a vampire legend tied to a mysterious tragedy. And don’t miss the tale of a Ouija board party intertwined with real-life events. Plus, hear about a Spirit Halloween employee discovering hidden tunnels and a beloved teacher's infamous Halloween prank. Listeners share gratitude and career inspirations, closing with festive Halloween wishes!
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Vermont Vampire Panic
- Georgia recounts Woodstock, Vermont's 1834 family vampire panic that led to burning a corpse and burying ashes on the town green.
- The community's supernatural reaction likely masked tuberculosis deaths but left a lasting local legend.
Pumpkin Blast Gone Wrong
- A Canadian sender describes giant-pumpkin parties where an uncle with explosives blew up a pumpkin, accidentally launching boulders as deadly projectiles.
- The blast shattered house windows and ended the pumpkin tradition, thankfully without injuries.
Ouija Message and A Real-World Tragedy
- A 14-year-old's Halloween party used a Ouija board and later a missing woman's body was found in a reservoir, which unsettled the group.
- The case received little investigation and the woman's mother believes foul play occurred.