392 - Hollywood Phony
- Aug 31, 2023
- 1:13:26
- Full Episode
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On today's episode, Karen and Georgia cover the "Highway Killer" and the controversial history of the "Bodies" exhibits.
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Brief Summary
The episode recounts the harrowing story of highway killer Adam Leroy Lane and the McDonough family's brave confrontation that led to his arrest.
Key points
- Golden Girls Live Drag Show. A recount of an exciting night at the Golden Girls live drag show featuring Jackie Beat.
- Elder Millennials Discussion. A humorous take on generational labels and the struggles of being an elder millennial.
- The McDonough Family's Fight. Shay McDonough fights off an intruder, leading to a dramatic rescue by her parents.
- Detective Noble Connects the Dots. Detective Noble discovers a crucial link between multiple murders and Adam Lane.
- Todd Ewald's Nightmare. Todd Ewald faces suspicion after his wife's murder, but ultimately is exonerated.
- Adam Lane's Sentencing. Adam Lane is sentenced for multiple crimes, bringing some closure to the victims' families.
Episode highlights
- Golden Girls Live Drag ShowA recount of an exciting night at the Golden Girls live drag show featuring Jackie Beat.“I never seen better acting in my life.”4:20Aug 31, 2023
- Elder Millennials DiscussionA humorous take on generational labels and the struggles of being an elder millennial.“It's hard to be called elder anything.”11:29Aug 31, 2023
- The McDonough Family's FightShay McDonough fights off an intruder, leading to a dramatic rescue by her parents.“I thought it was a gun. I didn't know it was a knife.”24:22Aug 31, 2023
- Detective Noble Connects the DotsDetective Noble discovers a crucial link between multiple murders and Adam Lane.“There's all kinds of people from all over the place frequenting this particular stop.”31:51Aug 31, 2023
- Todd Ewald's NightmareTodd Ewald faces suspicion after his wife's murder, but ultimately is exonerated.“They just wanted me to break down and say I did it.”37:01Aug 31, 2023
- Adam Lane's SentencingAdam Lane is sentenced for multiple crimes, bringing some closure to the victims' families.“I can't even begin to think of how bad it would have been if Lane was never caught.”40:16Aug 31, 2023
- The Ripple Effect of BraveryA family's bravery leads to saving many others from a tragic fate.“And they saved so many other families”45:37Aug 31, 2023
- The Mystery of Darlene EwaldA sudden death sparks assumptions and investigations into a closed room mystery.“And it's like, well, the husband did it, right?”46:05Aug 31, 2023
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Tension
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