362 - A Generous Number of Apples
- Jan 12, 2023
- 1:09:24
- Full Episode
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This week, Georgia covers the "Boy in the Box" case and Karen tells the legend of Cuba's first Olympic marathoner, Felix de la Caridad Carvajal.
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Brief Summary
Georgia and Karen discuss quarantine, the Moscow murders, the Boy in the Box case, and Felix Carvajal's inspiring Olympic journey.
Key points
- The New Way of Handling Crime. A police chief acknowledges the pain of families affected by crime, marking a shift in communication.
- The Boy in the Box. A cold case update reveals the chilling discovery of a child's body in 1957.
- Felix's Determination. Felix is determined to compete in the Olympics, despite facing numerous obstacles.
- The Mayor's Change of Heart. After witnessing Felix's determination, the mayor decides to support him.
- The Marathon Begins. Felix arrives at the marathon in poor condition, facing jeers from the crowd.
- Chaos on the Course. The marathon devolves into chaos as runners face extreme conditions and obstacles.
Episode highlights
- The New Way of Handling CrimeA police chief acknowledges the pain of families affected by crime, marking a shift in communication.“It is a new day in the way people handle crime.”7:27Jan 12, 2023
- The Boy in the BoxA cold case update reveals the chilling discovery of a child's body in 1957.“Inside the box is the body of a dead little boy.”21:31Jan 12, 2023
- Felix's DeterminationFelix is determined to compete in the Olympics, despite facing numerous obstacles.“I just need to be able to show up somehow.”42:31Jan 12, 2023
- The Mayor's Change of HeartAfter witnessing Felix's determination, the mayor decides to support him.“This is for your transportation to St. Louis.”44:39Jan 12, 2023
- The Marathon BeginsFelix arrives at the marathon in poor condition, facing jeers from the crowd.“They saw this scrawny five-foot-tall runner and doubted that he could even finish half the race.”46:58Jan 12, 2023
- Chaos on the CourseThe marathon devolves into chaos as runners face extreme conditions and obstacles.“Before long, the race devolves into absolute mayhem.”50:39Jan 12, 2023
- Felix's ComebackAgainst all odds, Felix catches up to the pack after a rough patch.“Felix is back.”1:01:54Jan 12, 2023
- Felix's Heartbreaking Fourth Place FinishDespite all odds, Felix finishes fourth in the marathon, leaving him heartbroken.“He manages to finish fourth place in the 1904 Olympic marathon.”1:04:18Jan 12, 2023
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