My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark MFM Minisode 465
Dec 8, 2025
This week features a wild variety of hometown tales. A 12-year-old's hitchhiking adventure takes a turn for the better with a helpful stranger. There's a heartfelt story about a stray dog named Axel and the pandemic bonding that ensued. Spooky ghost encounters at a study-away cabin add an eerie twist. Plus, a listener shares toddler wisdom about hot dogs calming chaos. Georgia's recollection of being denied a trip to a cult adds to the hilarious and bizarre mix.
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Risking Safety For A Missed Bus
- Karen Kilgariff missed her first solo school bus at age 12 and accepted a ride from a stranger who claimed to work at her apartment complex.
- She later discovered the bus was on a two-hour delay and realized she risked her safety for a scheduling error.
Killer In The Search Party
- A listener described Joe Alisio, who at 15 killed two children and hid their bodies down a mine shaft near a small Pennsylvania town.
- The killer even joined the community search and remains sentenced with parole eligibility in 2041.
The Dog Who Chose His Owner
- A couple on a West Virginia trip found a dirty local dog, bathed him, then tried to leave when the dog chased their car back and jumped into a passing pickup.
- The dog, Axel, happily left with his owner who drove off in a rusty red truck.