346 - Fistful of Butter
- Sep 22, 2022
- 1:36:46
- Full Episode
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On today's episode, Georgia and Karen cover serial killer Robert Garrow and the Japanese doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo.
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Brief Summary
Robert Garrow's case raises ethical questions for his attorneys after they discover the bodies of his victims but choose to keep it secret.
Key points
- Women vs. Con Artist. A group of women band together after discovering they've all dated the same con artist.
- Jeanette McCurdy's Memoir. The memoir 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' reveals deep struggles and insights about life and fame.
- The Buried Bodies Case. The story of Robert Garrow, a serial killer whose actions led to a massive manhunt.
- The Manhunt Begins. A massive manhunt ensues for Robert Garrow after two murders in the Adirondacks.
- Robert's Shocking Confession. During his trial, Robert admits to multiple murders, shocking everyone in the courtroom.
- The Aftermath of the Trial. Both attorneys face severe backlash and lose their careers after the trial's conclusion.
Episode highlights
- Women vs. Con ArtistA group of women band together after discovering they've all dated the same con artist.“He is not going to get away with this.”1:26Sep 22, 2022
- Jeanette McCurdy's MemoirThe memoir 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' reveals deep struggles and insights about life and fame.“It was fucking unbelievable.”8:36Sep 22, 2022
- The Buried Bodies CaseThe story of Robert Garrow, a serial killer whose actions led to a massive manhunt.“This case is about so much more than that.”20:36Sep 22, 2022
- The Manhunt BeginsA massive manhunt ensues for Robert Garrow after two murders in the Adirondacks.“This becomes a huge story.”28:43Sep 22, 2022
- Robert's Shocking ConfessionDuring his trial, Robert admits to multiple murders, shocking everyone in the courtroom.“Is that the one I found?”40:36Sep 22, 2022
- The Aftermath of the TrialBoth attorneys face severe backlash and lose their careers after the trial's conclusion.“Almost overnight, both attorneys lose clients.”45:04Sep 22, 2022
- Legal Ethics in QuestionThe case leads to a significant discussion on attorney-client privilege and ethics in law schools.“This case is a watershed moment for the way ethics is taught across law schools in the U.S.”52:12Sep 22, 2022
- The Sarin AttackThe Tokyo subway sarin attack on March 20, 1995, left 13 dead and over 5,000 injured.“The Tokyo subway to Sarin attack on March 20th, 1995, remains one of the worst terrorist attacks in Japanese history.”1:02:20Sep 22, 2022
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