My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark MFM Minisode 460
Nov 3, 2025
This week features chilling hometown tales, including a family friend linked to the Zodiac killer investigation. A middle school encounter with a hall monitor turns sinister when it’s revealed he was a serial killer. A listener’s scary memory from the Hillside Strangler era brings a twist of humor and nostalgia. A psychic experience involving orbs connects a listener with her deceased father. Plus, a father’s epic life of unexpected brushes with crime makes him sound like a real-life Forrest Gump!
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Godfather Once Flagged As Zodiac Suspect
- Christina's godfather was once a Zodiac suspect after police tested registered 9mm guns in Vallejo and flagged him as matching the description.
- He was questioned at home but never charged, and no deathbed confession ever came, leaving the mystery unresolved.
Middle School Detention With A Future Killer
- Lauren recalls being held for lunch detention by hall monitor Kendall "Stinky" Francois in middle school while her friend ran away.
- Francois was later arrested as a serial killer, making that detention a chilling near-miss for Lauren.
Mom Mistaken For A Hillside Strangler Victim
- A woman describes her mother nearly being mistaken for a Hillside Strangler victim because she shared a last name with one of the murdered women.
- The family panicked until police confirmed she was safe and the actual killer, Kenneth Bianchi, was later convicted.
