384 - This One's for Steven
- Jul 6, 2023
- 1:21:09
- Full Episode
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<p>This week, Georgia covers the overdose death of Billie Carleton and Karen tells the story of Leonarda Cianciulli, the “Soap-Maker of Correggio.”</p><p>For our sources and show notes, visit <a href="http://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes">www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes</a>.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
This episode covers Billie Carlton's overdose and Leonardo Cianciulli's chilling murders to protect her son from a curse.
Key points
- Podcast Introduction. Georgia and Karen introduce themselves and set the tone for the podcast.
- Billy Carlton's Rise. The story of actress Billie Carlton's rise in the early 1900s and her struggles with drugs.
- The Dining Out Girls. Women gain independence during wartime, frequenting nightclubs alone, dubbed the Dining Out Girls.
- Billie's Scandalous Dress. Billie dazzles at the Great Victory Ball in a scandalous, see-through dress.
- Billie's Mysterious Death. Billie Carlton's death is ruled a cocaine overdose, sparking a high-profile inquest.
- The Curse of Leonardo's Mother. Leonardo's mother curses her on the eve of her wedding, leading to a lifetime of anxiety.
Episode highlights
- Podcast IntroductionGeorgia and Karen introduce themselves and set the tone for the podcast.“Yeah, we're just going to do this podcast for you real quick.”1:53Jul 6, 2023
- Billy Carlton's RiseThe story of actress Billie Carlton's rise in the early 1900s and her struggles with drugs.“A more beautiful creature has never fluttered upon a stage.”16:41Jul 6, 2023
- The Dining Out GirlsWomen gain independence during wartime, frequenting nightclubs alone, dubbed the Dining Out Girls.“They're called the Dining Out Girls by the Daily Mail, which would be a rad all-female punk band name, wouldn't it?”21:52Jul 6, 2023
- Billie's Scandalous DressBillie dazzles at the Great Victory Ball in a scandalous, see-through dress.“It's reported, quote, that it revealed the flesh beneath to an extreme degree, to the limit, in fact.”30:19Jul 6, 2023
- Billie's Mysterious DeathBillie Carlton's death is ruled a cocaine overdose, sparking a high-profile inquest.“Billie's death was a tragic one, cutting her life way too short.”39:00Jul 6, 2023
- The Curse of Leonardo's MotherLeonardo's mother curses her on the eve of her wedding, leading to a lifetime of anxiety.“for ruining her life a second time”46:03Jul 6, 2023
- Leonardo's Tragic LossesLeonardo suffers multiple miscarriages and the deaths of her children, believing it's her mother's curse.“almost every night I dreamed of small white coffins”51:15Jul 6, 2023
- The Dark Turn of MagicDesperate to protect her son, Leonardo believes she must take a life as a sacrifice.“she'll need to take a life as a sacrifice”1:00:54Jul 6, 2023
Tension
75/ 100High tension
