My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark MFM Minisode 468
Dec 29, 2025
This week features a wild mix of hometown tales. A 12-year-old drives her drunk parents home, showcasing an unusual kind of resilience. There’s a chilling story of a robbery that leads to a murder-for-hire case. A poignant memory reveals a neighbor's secret life as a murderer. Superstitions for New Year's bring a quirky flair, highlighting traditions like not washing clothes for luck. And a hilarious mix-up involving a mannequin in New Orleans adds comedic relief to the serious themes. It’s a captivating blend of the bizarre and heartfelt.
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Cold Case Solved By DNA Match
- A 17-year-old girl, Nicola Dixon, was found murdered in a churchyard after leaving a social club on New Year's Eve in 1997.
- Six years later Colin Waite matched DNA from the scene and was convicted, prompting a change to mandatory prisoner DNA collection.
Robbery Linked To Later Murder Plot
- A robbery on New Year's Day 2012 targeted a clothing store deposit and left the co-worker injured when a masked man grabbed the bag.
- The co-worker later became implicated when his ex-wife Brandy Daniels was murdered in 2014 as part of a plot tied to those crimes.
Twelve-Year-Old Drives Drunk Parents Home
- As a child in rural life, Cammy drove her drunk parents home at age 12 and bribed a drunk officer with a cheap bottle swap to avoid child services.
- She later finished a PhD in chemical engineering, showing resilience despite the traumatic memory.