My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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!

Dive into the gloomy summer that inspired Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, exploring her radical family background and early losses. Discover the chaotic gatherings at Lord Byron’s villa, where a writing contest sparked the creation of Gothic classics. The chilling effects of the Year Without Summer and a tragic pregnancy loss fueled Mary’s creative vision. Reflect on the complex themes of abandonment in her iconic novel and celebrate Mary’s enduring legacy in the literary world. Perfect for Halloween, this tale beautifully blends grief and creation.

Karen and Georgia dive into listener questions, sharing hilarious insights and personal anecdotes. They recount tattoo stories that reveal their emotional backstories, while playfully imagining future ink. The duo discusses the challenges of live episodes and the evolution of their podcast's name. Plus, they explore childhood fears spurred by scary movies and bond over dream true-crime jobs. From debating hitchhiking costs to expressing empathy for the families of criminals, they keep the conversation lively and relatable.

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!

In a lively show from Salt Lake City, Georgia unveils the mysterious Utah Monolith, detailing its discovery and the frenzy it sparked online. Karen then takes us back in time with the thrilling tale of Butch Cassidy, chronicling his rise to infamy and the formation of the Wild Bunch. From daring robberies to his tumultuous life in South America, the story captures the legend that surrounds this notorious outlaw. There's also an audience member's personal hometown tale that adds a local twist to the evening.

Karen delves into the eerie life of serial killer Belle Gunness, detailing her suspicious past, a stream of suitors, and the grim discovery of mass graves on her property. Georgia follows with the chilling story of Herb Baumeister, whose thrift stores masked a darkness as gay men went missing near his estate. The hosts share grassroots investigations, unsettling police confrontations, and ongoing victim identifications, all while reflecting on fan stories and the nuances of their past performances.

Get ready for some wild twists in hometown stories! A perfect family is rocked by betrayal, culminating in murder and suicide. A lifeguard mom bravely confronts a voyeur at the pool, while a shocking Amish meth lab explosion turns expectations upside down. Discover a secret marijuana grow beneath an uncle's cabin, and enjoy a humorous classroom chaos with a baby possum. Plus, hear about a mix-up that lands a neighbor's cat back through a cat door. These tales are anything but ordinary!

Becky Milligan, an award-winning investigative journalist, joins the hosts to discuss her intriguing new series, Hell in Heaven, detailing the mysterious lives of John and Ann Bender. She reveals how she stumbled upon their captivating story while facing on-site tension with armed guards at their property. Listeners will hear about the couple's grand vision for a wildlife sanctuary and the eerie isolation of their mansion. Becky shares thrilling accounts from her research in Costa Rica, illustrating the chilling allure of true crime intertwined with human stories.

Delve into the chilling Seattle cyanide poisonings, where a mysterious death unravels a web of suspicion and motives. Discover how an unsuspecting woman became entwined in a deadly plot involving tampered medication. Then, meet the Barefoot Bandit, a young man whose troubled upbringing launched him into a life of high-profile crime, including stealing planes and evading capture. His wild antics earned him both infamy and a strange kind of fame, leaving a trail of chaos across the Pacific Northwest.

It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia! This week, K & G recap Episode 66: The Devil's Number. Georgia talked about the exorcism of Anneliese Michel and Karen covered the Vienna Strangler, Jack Unterweger. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more! Whether you've listened a thousand times or you're new to the show, join the conversation as we look back on our old episodes and discuss the life lessons we’ve learned along the way. Head to social media to share your favorite moments from this episode!   Instagram: instagram.com/myfavoritemurder   Facebook: facebook.com/myfavoritemurder TikTok: tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder Now with updated sources and photos: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories, and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. The Exactly Right podcast network provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics, including true crime, comedy, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.