Forensic Files

143 - DeSabotage

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

  • Oct 18, 2018
  • 1:24:41
  • Full Episode
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<p>Karen and Georgia cover the truth behind poisoned Halloween candy and the murder of Carol Stuart.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Brief Summary

Ronald O'Brien poisoned his son for insurance money, sparking media frenzy and racial tensions in 1974.

Key points

  • Circleville Pumpkin Show. A shout out to the Circleville Pumpkin Show, a festival full of pumpkin-themed fun.
  • New Merch Announcement. Karen and Georgia unveil their new fall merch, including pet-themed items.
  • The Halloween Poisoning Myth. Exploring the urban legends surrounding poisoned Halloween candy and their origins.
  • The Crazy Housewife. A woman handed out arsenic-laced treats as a joke, leading to her arrest.
  • The Tragic Coincidence. A girl dies on Halloween, sparking fears of poisoning, but it was a heart condition.
  • The Pot in Snickers. A homeowner unknowingly handed out Snickers bars containing marijuana to trick-or-treaters.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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