Forensic Files

3 - Our Favorite Thirder

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

  • Feb 1, 2016
  • 40:43
  • Full Episode
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<p>In this episode, Georgia and Karen discuss the Cameron Todd Willingham arson case, the Oakland County child killings and comedian/We Watch Wrestling podcast co-host Tom Sibley shares his hometown upholstery murder story.</p><p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Brief Summary

Hosts discuss flawed forensic evidence and notorious murder cases, including Cameron Todd Willingham and the Oakland County Child Killings.

Key points

  • The Prolific Con Artist. A group of women band together after discovering they've all dated the same con artist.
  • Flawed Forensic Science. New revelations show that hair follicle evidence used in trials is often unreliable.
  • Cameron Todd Willingham's Case. A man was executed for a fire that killed his daughters, but evidence suggests he was innocent.
  • The Oakland County Child Killings. A chilling account of the murders of children in Michigan during the late 70s.
  • The Babysitter Killer. The investigation reveals a disturbing pattern in the murders, leading to a suspect known as the babysitter killer.
  • The Dark Side of Wealth. Exploring how wealth can shield predators from justice, as seen in the case of Christopher Bush.

Episode highlights

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