416 - Call You Next Week
- Feb 22, 2024
- 1:10:27
- Full Episode
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<p>This week, Karen and Georgia cover the murder of Bridget Cleary and the history of the Ponzi scheme.</p><p>For our sources and show notes, visit <a href="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
Bridget Cleary's murder highlights domestic violence and fairy beliefs, while Sarah Howe's Ponzi scheme shows early financial fraud targeting women.
Key points
- True Crime Podcast Milestone. Celebrating over 400 episodes of true crime storytelling, with overlapping stories acknowledged.
- Positive Story of Heroic Action. Two young women successfully locate a kidnapped child after receiving an Amber Alert.
- Exciting News for Michelle Bouteau. Michelle Bouteau's Netflix series gets renewed for a second season after a successful premiere.
- Bridget's Illness. Bridget falls ill after visiting a fairy fort, leading to a series of alarming events.
- The Changeling Belief. Michael suspects Bridget is a changeling, leading to a horrific confrontation.
- Bridget's Tragic Fate. In a fit of rage, Michael murders Bridget, believing she is not his real wife.
Episode highlights
- True Crime Podcast MilestoneCelebrating over 400 episodes of true crime storytelling, with overlapping stories acknowledged.“We've done 416 episodes.”3:27Feb 22, 2024
- Positive Story of Heroic ActionTwo young women successfully locate a kidnapped child after receiving an Amber Alert.“They did it so perfectly and exactly right.”10:51Feb 22, 2024
- Exciting News for Michelle BouteauMichelle Bouteau's Netflix series gets renewed for a second season after a successful premiere.“That's huge. Incredible these days.”13:00Feb 22, 2024
- Bridget's IllnessBridget falls ill after visiting a fairy fort, leading to a series of alarming events.“She wakes up the next morning with a terrible headache.”23:31Feb 22, 2024
- The Changeling BeliefMichael suspects Bridget is a changeling, leading to a horrific confrontation.“He claims that she is two inches taller somehow than she normally is.”24:54Feb 22, 2024
- Bridget's Tragic FateIn a fit of rage, Michael murders Bridget, believing she is not his real wife.“He tells the horrified onlookers not to mourn for her because she's not my wife.”35:39Feb 22, 2024
- Irish Home Rule DebateThe UK's Liberal Party pushed for Irish home rule, but opposition cited crime as proof of Irish incompetence.“The opposition uses this crime as proof that the Irish can't govern themselves.”43:43Feb 22, 2024
- The Origin of the Ponzi SchemeThe story of Charles Ponzi, who scammed millions, reveals the dark origins of a famous scheme.“This is the invention and history of the Ponzi scheme.”49:28Feb 22, 2024
Tension
75/ 100High tension
